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!)

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

Doug Bowser is retiring!

Really enjoying Issue #79 of Nintendo Force Magazine! 🎮 Lucas Thomas’ feature Of Mice and Mouse Control is a fascinating dive into Nintendo’s history with mouse peripherals and the possibilities for the future. A must-read for fans of #Nintendo 's quirky experiments. @nfpublishing.bsky.social

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

FREE issue of NF Magazine (today only)! There's an excellent Super Mario retrospective AND you get a very fun interview (pg. 63) where I reveal my secret origin story while also talking about Super Mario; there's a lot of Mario going on here really Anyway, go nab it before they make it not free ⭐

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...

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....

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!

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

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.

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

Starman. Starman. Star Man. Starman.

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!

My most anticipated indie Switch 2 exclusive is Mouse Work by @nitrome.bsky.social. Interview for the next issue of @nfpublishing.bsky.social currently in the works! www.youtube.com/watch?v=LXKV...

Aaay look what showed up!! Super stoked that @vgmuseum.bsky.social and @lucasmthomas.bsky.social brought me on to do, well, a ton more illustrations this time around. It doesn't show well in my basement studio lighting, but the quality of the prints is *immaculate*. I'm over the moon.

No problem, you contributed to the mail bag, so it's the least I could do :) Thanks to @lucasmthomas.bsky.social and @nfpublishing.bsky.social for handling it all!

It's now been 10 years since Mr. Iwata left us. I've just uploaded my talk "Remembering Satoru Iwata" from last year's Long Island Retro Gaming Expo. Please take a moment to reflect on his memory today!

The kinds of reviews you can only get in @nfpublishing.bsky.social. immortalized in print no less!

It's like Christmas in our home when the new issue of Nintendo Force drops 🎄 My kids are about to get some serious Switch 2 FOMO 🙏

Excited to release version 1.0 of my SNES port of the NES game Life Force! A classic Konami Shoot-em-up, now with no sprite flicker, no slowdown, FIVE sick CD Quality soundtracks (courtesy of @goddamnbathead.bsky.social and Relikk), 8 palettes, difficulty selection, and optional lives adjustment!

Mockup boxart! I figure it's time to start manifesting announcements we'd like to see for the Super Mario 40th anniversary that's coming up very soon. What game(s) are you hoping Nintendo reveals to mark the milestone?

Which game did you play first on Nintendo Switch 2? I fired up Balloon Fight in honor of Mr. Iwata. :)

I reviewed the Minecraft movie, a switch 2 launch game, and created an all new Mario universe character for the next issue of @nfpublishing.bsky.social! Anyone who guesses the name of the character gets a free copy! Reskeet this skeet with your answer included to enter! www.patreon.com/NintendoForce

Splatoon Raiders announced via Nintendo Today! A new single-player Splatoon spin-off coming exclusively to Switch 2.

In 1990, the NES was on its way out, but in that year, it received some of the best games ever made made. Read about it in the 𝗡𝗘𝗦 𝗘𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗶𝘂𝗺 𝗩𝗼𝗹. 𝟮, available here: www.amazon.com/NES-Endings-... theyetee.com/collections/... PDF preview: drive.google.com/file/d/1ybzs...

Koei Tecmo confirms that you can use a USB mouse to play mouse-controlled Switch 2 games, rather than being forced to use the Joy-Con 2 on its side. You can also switch back and forth between them instantly. youtu.be/CstlgmcDgy0?...

Wrapped up the weekend chores early, so now I have all afternoon to enjoy the latest arrival to the collection 📕 ☕️ @nfpublishing.bsky.social #MarioKartWorld #NintendoSwitch2 #Nintendo

The latest issue of @nfpublishing.bsky.social came with a poster for the best Nintendo Switch 2 game, going to hang this one up on my wall.

Oh hey! This game is brilliant. My full review will be in Nintendo Force Issue #78, but since that's over a month away I just wanted to give a heads-up now. This is a great way to pass the remaining time before the Switch 2 launch!

Since you guys liked these, here's a look at the finished versions.

Getting this in the mail is getting me even more hyped for Switch 2 release date. About a month to go!! Thanks again for the great content @nfpublishing.bsky.social !!

Don't miss your final chance to save $10 on the second volume of the NES Endings Compendium from our friends at @nfpublishing.bsky.social! This look back at classic 8-bit endings is the perfect addition to any collector's bookshelf. Deal ends tonight: theyetee.com/endings

hey this is a great time to remind folks I do write and draw for @nfpublishing.bsky.social w some very cool people It's not gonna save journalism, but it is a low stakes bimonthly rag of passionate people writing about the games they love. Consider checking us out.

If you missed the cut-off at Patreon.com/NintendoForce, you can now order a copy of our brand-new Issue #77 right here: www.nintendoforcemagazine.com/category/Mag... It's our full Nintendo Switch 2 Launch Guide, and print copies ship with *two* double-sided wall posters!

Relive those 8-bit memories with the second volume of the NES Endings Compilation from our friends from @nfpublishing.bsky.social! Now's the perfect time to add this book to your gaming literary library with $10 off your purchase of the book now thru 5/6: theyetee.com/endings

The posters are especially awesome for this issue! I also interviewed @ayshaufarah.bsky.social and reviewed @ackkstudios.bsky.social YIIK, so fans of emotional rollercoaster rpge will have a Field Day with this one!

My local Gamestop will have 65 Switch 2s up for preorder in person tomorrow: 45 Mario Kart bundles and 20 of the console-only variety.

If you missed the cut-off at Patreon.com/NintendoForce, you can now order a copy of our brand-new Issue #77 right here: www.nintendoforcemagazine.com/category/Mag... It's our full Nintendo Switch 2 Launch Guide, and print copies ship with *two* double-sided wall posters!

Hey! You still have time to pre-order the next issue of @nfpublishing.bsky.social!I wrote about a bunch of switch 2 games for this one, and also started a new comic with @sarahcarapace.bsky.social bout the invalid mario bros (sample below)! Plop down $5 to get it!! www.patreon.com/NintendoForce

I just got my copy of @vgmuseum.bsky.social's NES Endings Compendium - Vol. 2: 1990! Looking forward to diving into this great year of NES games, including Super Mario Bros. 3, Mega Man 3, and Castlevania III: Dracula's Curse! My review of Vol. 1: 1985-1989 is here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=fH6s...

How a Mega Man fan project got an official Capcom license

People will really just post anything on social media without the thinnest attempt at fact-checking. This is on the DKOldies Facebook page today. My only thought is they're doing engagement farming by intentionally posting something with multiple errors, counting on tons of comments to correct them.

Happy 10-Year Anniversary to Code Name: S.T.E.A.M.! This underloved, innovative and experimental tactical adventure from the makers of Fire Emblem has been unfairly maligned for a full decade now. You all should've given it a chance! (Also the actual anniversary was yesterday, but you forgot too.)

Donkey Kong '94 joining NSO has people reminiscing about its "shocking reveal," saying players must've been so amazed that it wasn't just a basic arcade port with only four levels. But honestly, no one was ever actually shocked by its added levels in 1994. They were plainly advertised.

Finally got my book, the NES Endings Compendium Volume 2. Includes a heavy 368-page book, posters, bookmarks, trading cards, and a whole lot of love. Thanks to @nfpublishing.bsky.social / @lucasmthomas.bsky.social for publishing and @letitmelo.bsky.social for the awesome art.

We've partnered up once again with @nfpublishing.bsky.social to bring you their most recent publishing adventure, the NES Ending Compendium Vol 2! Author Rey Esteban continues his quest to review every ending from the NES' library in this full color 368-page tome! theyetee.com/endings

The Kickstarter for Hand-Drawn Game Guides: Mega Man has come to an end, with 3,557 different backers pledging over $152,000! (If you missed the campaign, stay tuned for an opportunity for late pledges/preorders through BackerKit. More info on that soon!)

FINAL 10 MINUTES! www.kickstarter.com/projects/nfp...

Last Call! Join our 3,333 other backers and pledge to get your own copy of Hand-Drawn Game Guides: Mega Man. The Kickstarter ends in just a few hours!!