T he 1980s was a developing time for the video game industry, with iconic companies just getting their start before they ...

Gaming historians note that Nintendo’s naming decisions have always carried special significance within the industry. From the Family Computer (Famicom) to the Wii, the company’s product names ...

The Nintendo Switch 2 is officially announced, and it launches on June 5, 2025 for $450, or for $500 with the Mario Kart World bundle. Nintendo’s latest console looks similar to its predecessor ...

Nintendo has a habit of not releasing certain games outside Japan, at least initially. One of the best-known examples of this ...

Music from the original Family Computer, known as Famicom, to the most recent Nintendo Switch is available on the app. In addition to music related to specific game characters, app users can enjoy ...

The end is nigh for the Japanese Nintendo Classic Mini Family Computer and the Nintendo Classic Mini Super Famicom once the company runs out of parts. The end is nigh for the Japanese Nintendo ...

Nintendo announced that the Family Computer (Famicom) controllers for the Nintendo Switch are now available to buy for everyone via the company’s official Japanese store. Previously exclusive to ...

In the summer of that same year, in Japan, gaming giant Nintendo released its first-ever home console with swappable cartridges. With its striking red and gold design, the Family Computer, better ...

Besides sporting a NES or Famicom inspired design ... Whether it's with the best Nintendo Switch controllers or with accessories for your computer, like with its first mechanical keyboard ...

On July 15, 1983, while the games industry was collapsing in the U.S., Nintendo released the Family Computer, or Famicom, in Japan. The 8-bit console built on Nintendo’s early ‘80s arcade ...

Saturday marks 40 years since Nintendo Co. released the Family Computer video game console, which spawned a slew of hugely popular titles and showcased Japan’s burgeoning game industry to the world.