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A rare pre–Mike Tyson version of Nintendo's Punch-Out!! for the NES was auctioned for $45,000 and has since been dumped online, revealing early differences (including fighters Rockyhead and Mongol Khan and Soda Popinski’s arcade-era name Vodka Drunkenski) along with debug options to cycle unfinished opponents’ movesets, offering a fascinating glimpse into the game's development.
A folding-backstage Punch-Out prototype cartridge has surfaced, with the ROM dumped online after a former Nintendo of America employee sold it for $45,000. The unfinished build lacks sound data, includes only four fighters (Glass Joe, Bald Bull, King Hippo, Don Flamenco) in a fixed order and loops after a password post‑Don Flamenco. It also reveals arcade guest stars Piston Hurricane and Pizza Pasta (not present in the NES version) and hints at other unknown fighters like Rockyhead and Mongol Khan; there are debug features to cycle through unfinished opponents. The Video Game History Foundation highlighted the prototype in a new video.
Nintendo's NES - Nintendo Classics service adds Mendel Palace, PAC-MAN, and The Tower of Druaga, expanding the catalog with a trailer and official announcement in April 2026.
Nashville Electric Service is facing criticism after union members and contractors claimed NES declined offers of linemen from the IBEW and other crews during a winter storm, potentially favoring contracted workers. NES says it’s operating under mutual-aid agreements and already has contracted crews, with roughly 700 linemen deployed as outages persist in freezing weather; a local petition urges NES to hire any available linemen, while IBEW reps say numbers aren’t clear.
The NES, celebrating 40 years, revolutionized the home video game industry with innovations like the D-Pad, hosting the first Super Mario game, and implementing lockout technology to prevent poor-quality games, solidifying Nintendo's global dominance.
The article celebrates the 40th anniversary of the NES by exploring lesser-known horror-themed titles, including games like Splatterhouse: Wanpaku Graffiti, Monster Party, Uninvited, Frankenstein: The Monster Returns, and others, highlighting their unique gameplay, cultural references, and cult appeal.
The NES celebrates its 40th anniversary, highlighting its historical significance and current ways to play its games, including modern options like Nintendo Switch Online, emulators, and original consoles, while noting a decline in new generations' familiarity and enthusiasm for the classic system.
The NES, celebrating its 40th anniversary, revolutionized the video game industry post-1983 crash through high-quality games and strategic marketing, with its legacy preserved by efforts like those of Frank Cifaldi and the Video Game History Foundation. Key features like the lock-out chip shaped industry practices, and its success was largely due to product quality and timing. The console's impact endures in its iconic games and industry standards, with ongoing preservation challenges and a lasting cultural influence.
Bruce Lowry, a former Nintendo executive, revealed that Donkey Kong Jr. Math was so unpopular that Nintendo couldn't give it away, highlighting its failure as an educational game during the NES era.
The article reviews the 20 best NES games, highlighting iconic titles like Super Mario Bros. 3, The Legend of Zelda, and Mega Man 2, and discusses the NES's impact on gaming history and culture.
The article discusses the best retro Nintendo games available on Nintendo Switch Online across various platforms like NES, SNES, Game Boy, and Game Boy Advance, and explores potential future additions for Switch 2, including GameCube, Nintendo 64, and possibly Nintendo DS and Wii games, highlighting the value of the expanding library for gamers between new releases.
Nintendo Music app has added over 200 tracks from 26 classic NES and Famicom titles, expanding its library for Switch Online members, with new playlists and seamless looping options.
Nintendo Music has released a major update featuring 26 albums from NES and Famicom classics, including over 200 tracks from games like Donkey Kong, Duck Hunt, and others, available to Switch Online subscribers.
The article recounts the history and legacy of the Game Genie, an unlicensed NES accessory that allowed players to modify game behavior, its legal battles with Nintendo, and its influence on gaming culture and fair use law, drawing parallels to modern AI and copyright issues.
After a decade of development, the 3dSen emulator has been officially released, allowing users to play NES games in 3D with features like quick save/load, rollback, customizable camera controls, and 3D model export, supporting over 100 games. The software is available on Steam.