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Nintendo & Sega's Rivalry, Explained

Ever since Sega started making consoles, they knew Nintendo was the company to beat. This well-known rivalry gave the US industry a much-needed boost.

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10 Mario Characters Who Deserve To Be Playable In A Mainline Game

Gamers would love to see fan-favorite characters like Pauline and Wario take their place in a mainline Mario game.

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Why a Mainline Princess Peach Game is Super Important

Finally receiving a mainline game after decades of sitting on the sidelines, Princess Peach gets to prove why she's one of the best Mario characters.

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Who Else Could Be Playable in Super Mario Bros. Wonder?

Super Mario Bros. Wonder already boasts an impressive lineup of playable characters, but could even more be waiting in the wings?

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Why Do Nintendo Directs Have So Many RPGs?

Nintendo Directs are usually full of RPGs, and while this might turn off some gamers, it's a way for the company to reclaim its former glory.

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10 Other SNES Games Nintendo Needs To Remake For Switch

Super Mario RPG's remake is a welcome surprise for long-time fans, but other great SNES games like Yoshi's Island and FFVI also deserve remakes.

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How The Console Wars Inspired Competition & Made Video Games Better

The phrase "console wars" has gone on to mean different things to different people, but in their truest form, they can be a force for good.

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10 Best New Features In Pikmin 4

New features like night expeditions and Dandori battles have fans believing Pikmin 4 might be the best installment yet.

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How the Switch Became the Console for Nostalgic Nintendo Fans

Nintendo carries no prejudices for Switch ports, creating the perfect console for fans looking to immerse themselves within the history of the company

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Every Pikmin Captain, Ranked

While Pikmin captains like Olimar are beloved by most gamers, others like Louis are downright hated.

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A Breakdown of Tears of the Kingdom's Lazy English Translation

TotK's An Eerie Voice side adventure centers around misheard song lyrics, but Nintendo's English translation is more puzzling than mysterious.

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10 Biggest Announcements From The June 2023 Nintendo Direct

June 2023's Nintendo Direct revealed new information about hotly anticipated upcoming releases in addition to a number of brand new announcements.

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10 Best '90s Nintendo Games, Ranked

The best Nintendo games of the 1990s of course come from franchises like The Legend of Zelda, James Bond, Mario, and more.

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Every Version Of Princess Zelda, Ranked

Princess Zelda is where The Legend of Zelda gets its namesake, and she's been reborn into several unique forms.

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12 Fastest Ways To Make Money In Breath Of The Wild

Whether taking one's time or blazing through Breath of the Wild, finding the fastest methods for earning Rupees is vital to success.

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10 Classic Game Boy Advance Games That Deserve A Switch Remake

With video game remakes enjoying incredible success today, there is definitely a market for Game Boy Advance remakes on the Nintendo Switch.

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Every Version Of Ganon From The Legend Of Zelda, Ranked

One of The Legend of Zelda's most iconic characters, Ganon has undergone several vital changes throughout his many appearances in the franchise.

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10 Best Things About Tears Of The Kingdom's Tutorial

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom offers a lengthy tutorial that introduces the player to new mechanics and so much more.

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10 Best In-Game Nintendo References

Nintendo video games often feature cross-references to one another, through Easter eggs, modes, and blink-and-you'll-miss-it cameos.

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10 Most Underrated Game Boy Color Games

From open-ended RPGs like Survival Kids to action gems like Megaman Xtreme, Game Boy Color has many underrated games that don’t get enough attention.

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