The original Nintendo Entertainment System console took the video game world by storm when it launched in 1985. It sold 61.91 million units and remained Nintendo's best-selling home console until the ...

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The Nintendo Entertainment System wasn’t the first home video game console, but it was arguably the most transformative in the industry. When it was released in North America in 1985, it saved the ...

GameSpot may receive revenue from affiliate and advertising partnerships for sharing this content and from purchases through links. In 2012, programmer Chris Oberth passed away after a career that ...

The year is 1987. Beverly Hills Cop II is the highest-grossing movie. "Walk Like an Egyptian" is the hottest song. The Iran-Contra scandal dominates American political headlines, while Konami's Contra ...

The Day of the Devs 2025 showcase featured dozens of new indie video game reveals Wednesday, including the announcement of a never-before-played Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) game that will be ...

The story of Xcavator is a fascinating one. It was originally the brainchild of legendary programmer Chris Oberth (1982's Anteater) and built for the original Nintendo Entertainment System. However, ...

The Nintendo Switch Online app is designed to help enhance your online gameplay experience on Nintendo Switch. With this app, you can check game-specific services (e.g., SplatNet 2 for Splatoon 2), ...

Use left and right arrow keys to seek audio. The 1992 release of "Little Samson" is coming to the Nintendo Switch 2, according to an announcement by Limited Run Games. Little Samson was originally ...

It was in October of 1985 when the Nintendo Entertainment System first hit North America, with an initial test run of 100,000 units being sold exclusively in New York City. Following the post-Atari ...