Happy 40th anniversary to the NES! In 2006 — 19 years ago now! — I wrote a small book all about the system's launch on October 18, 1985. It got my foot in the door at IGN, leading to the beginning of my game journalism career! (Its digital version is on sale at NFMagazine.com if you're curious!)

Thank you, Nintendo Today app, for pointing out October 18's most important Nintendo anniversary.

Some more #VideoGame Memoirs and Biographies 📚 Some amazing stories in these books 💜 Which ones stand out to you❓

Agreed! @nfpublishing.bsky.social @lucasmthomas.bsky.social do amazing work. Deserving of the front-facing treatment. He’s bringing these books “directly to you”

Where in Legends Z-A can I buy my character a good pair of eyeglasses?

My kids have prepared our space for Pokémon Legends Z-A's midnight release!

Magazine time ☕️ 📖 Thanks as always @nfpublishing.bsky.social team 🙏 💜

The industry's not quite done shaking things out. Sucks but hey, can't keep it going without a breakout hit. Anyway, I'm looking for work! I'd love to stay in game production/management so hit me up. Producer, writer, localization, quality analysis. DMs open! Retweets are super appreciated.

Doug Bowser is retiring!

Woo hoo, Time Extension reviewed my book, the NES Endings Compendium 2! @nfpublishing.bsky.social

Due to my run covering the original Virtual Console at IGN, I've ended up mentioned on dozens of classic Nintendo games' Wikipedia pages. But I think the page for the Petz brand takes the cake -- there I'm credited *21* times!

The original, and legendary voice of Super Mario, Charles Martinet, turns 70 today!! Woo hoo!! Have a fantastic birthday @CharlesMartinet 🎉 🫶 #mario #supermario #nintendo

Free NF issue, today only! In honor of today being the 40th anniversary of Super Mario Bros., you can grab the digital version of NF #48, The Legacy of Super Mario Bros., for free for 24 hours: www.nintendoforcemagazine.com/category/Mag...

Virtual Boy Nintendo Classics announced for Switch/Switch 2. Requires Virtual Boy accessory. Out Feb 17th. Accessory sold for NSO members in the future. Cardboard model also available

Issue No. 79 of Nintendo Force Magazine (@nfpublishing.bsky.social) is HERE!! Get all the info on Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, Switch 2 mouse control, and of course, lots of lovely previews, reviews and news. If you'd like a copy, you can get one here: www.nintendoforcemagazine.com/category/Mag....

Happy 40th anniversary to "Thundercats". Opening animated by Masayuki (who was only 22 years old at the time).

Woke up to my son building a massive collage of Samus-Chan comics 🎉 Good morning @nfpublishing.bsky.social 💝 #Metriod

What are we even doing anymore

If you missed the cut-off at patreon.com/NintendoForce, you can now order a copy of our brand-new Issue #79 right here: nintendoforcemagazine.com/category/Mag... Metroid Prime 4: Beyond is heavily encouraging mouse control on Switch 2, so we've covered all things mice-related in this issue!

Fire Emblem: Awakening is on Nintendo Music now, and the way "Class Change" has been cropped on the menu is hilarious. :p

Hey! At 2:30 Pacific come watch my PAX panel live on Twitch. I'm going to teach you about the launch of the Nintendo Entertainment System 40 years ago, and I promise you'll learn something new. Blue Dragon Theater if you're here, streaming you're not at twitch.tv/pax

Leveling up again

#BB27 Did production just mix up Morgan and Mickey on that Judges graphic?

Metroid Prime Remastered (Switch) is $30 on Amazon buff.ly/BTZaO45 #ad

Me opening my Nintendo Classics GameCube app for the first time in a while:

Last day to get the next @nfpublishing.bsky.social for the low pre-order price! For this one, I helped make a jet set radio Bowser with @sarahcarapace.bsky.social, talked to the super @nitrome.bsky.social bros., and played @yachtclubgames.bsky.social's Mina the hollower www.patreon.com/NintendoForce

The new era of Kotaku is brought to you by "cat food for urinary care."

"Firaga" is pronounced with a soft G sound at the end of this new trailer, and that's breaking my brain.

Slowed up a little but 150 finished. Bagged and sealed with love. Trying really hard to not have any repeats but it's getting tough the deeper I get into this.

Did Boston Rob just complete the trifecta? #rhap

And you mean to tell me Drag x Drive isn't Game of the Year?

100 Mega Man sketches for Backers down... 100 to go! Having flashbacks of doing this for Zelda years ago.

Starman. Starman. Star Man. Starman.

Shenmue III Enhanced is coming to Nintendo! (I assume Switch 2, but the press release didn't specify.) More info at Gamescom. Any Shenmue fans out there have thoughts on this one?

Hey, uh, Nintendo Today app ... what do you mean by this?

If you backed Hand-Drawn Game Guides: Mega Man, keep an eye on your mailbox as surveys are being rolled out. Sorry about the delay (we promised last week). We are working hard to make sure everything is buttoned up. Thanks!

Here's John Riggs showing off the NES Endings Compendium Volume 2! m.youtube.com/shorts/S3tJQ...

Yo Bandai Namco, fast-track this one

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Tactical Takedown is coming to Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch August 14th! 🐢🍕 Oh, and, what's that, someone wrote "Remix Mode on Console and as a Free Update for Steam!" on this pizza box?! More info below ⬇️

My Cousin Vinny: Ace Attorney Had to finally release this from my head

Nintendo released a survey asking for feedback on physical and digital games. This is definitely the chance to make your voice heard about Switch 2 Game Key Cards. Source: theWellRedMage Survey: nintendoofamerica.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

Welcome to Jurassic Paint.

I cleaned & repaired this beautiful piece of #zelda 1 Link art last night. I only got it online a few years ago & it's never been a standalone until now. Original here: archive.org/details/zeld... From the original Japanese version of the US's Tips & Tactics guide #nintendo #art #videogame

My hot take is that Mario Paint is the best showcase of the Switch 2's built in mouse feature. Should have been there day one.

I did a quick seam cleanup on this gorgeous #zelda illustration from a Japanese children's book published by Hikari no Kuni Co. According to timecry.web.fc2.com/game-data/19... the illustrator is apparently one Imamichi Eiji 今道英治. I'll have archival 2400dpi scans of the whole thing uploaded soon.

Ice Climber acknowledged in 2025!

This is the closest that Donkey Kong has ever come to having an accurate name.

@borman.bsky.social Hey Andrew, Lucas from Nintendo Force Magazine. My family is planning a road trip that'll take us through Rochester, and I'd love to bring all my kids to the Strong. With five of them plus my wife and I, though, it's potentially too pricey for us. Any possible family discounts?

I've peaked.