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Från Wily till Malenia – så skapas en bra boss
This article explores what makes a boss battle memorable in video games, from the initial presentation and tone-setting to the challenge and learning curve. It highlights examples like Malenia from Elden Ring and Mike Tyson from Punch-Out!!, praising FromSoftware's approach to boss design for its focus on player skill and learning.
Lost SEGA Rally Nintendo DS prototype discovered after 20 years
A prototype of a SEGA Rally game for the Nintendo DS, developed by DC Studios around 20 years ago, has been discovered by a game preservation group. The project was never completed for unknown reasons and would have been the second SEGA Rally title on a Nintendo platform, following SEGA Rally Championship on Game Boy Advance.
Retro Gaming in 2026: The Complete Guide to Playing Classic Games Legally | TAG
This guide explores legal options for playing retro games in 2026, noting that only 13.27% of classic US games released before 2010 are still commercially available. It details subscription services like Nintendo Switch Online and PlayStation Plus Premium, digital storefronts such as GOG and Steam, and physical collector's options including Analogue and Evercade hardware. The article also addresses the legalities of emulation, emphasizing that while emulators are legal, downloading ROMs for games one does not own is copyright infringement.
Star Fox Is Back, So What's Nintendo's Excuse For Other Abandoned Franchises?
The return of Star Fox, including a new game for the Nintendo Switch, prompts a discussion about why other Nintendo franchises remain dormant. While Star Fox is being revived, potentially as a remake of Star Fox 64, series like F-Zero, Metroid, and many others have been neglected for years, leading to fan frustration. The article questions Nintendo's rationale for needing "grand new ideas" for sequels, suggesting that modernized revivals of older IPs could be beneficial.
Console Archives could get pre-Famicom Nintendo hardware games
Hamster has expressed interest in adding pre-Famicom Nintendo hardware games, such as the Color TV-Game series, to its Console Archives. This initiative aligns with the company's goal to archive all home video games. Hamster has previously collaborated with Nintendo on Arcade Archives releases.
Mailbox: The Wii U's Legacy, Mii Singing, Hippos - Nintendo Life Letters
This month's Nintendo Life Mailbox features discussions on favorite Nintendo hippos, the legacy of the Wii U in light of Switch ports, and creative ways players customize their experiences in games like Tomodachi Life and Animal Crossing: New Horizons. The segment also touches on the creative use of puns in Nintendo Life articles and briefly mentions Shigeru Miyamoto.
Early Punch-Out prototype surfaces, ROM shared online
A prototype ROM for the original Punch-Out!! has been shared online after surfacing from a former Nintendo of America employee. The prototype features differences from the final game, including no sound, fewer boxers, and early character names like Vodka Drunkenski. The Video Game History Foundation also showcased the prototype in a new video.
After spending $60,000 on an "unheard of" first-party Nintendo prototype, anonymous collector pulls the ultimate good guy move and releases the ROM for preservationists to study for free
An anonymous collector purchased a rare prototype of Nintendo's Punch-Out!! for over $60,000 and has released the ROM for free, allowing for the preservation and study of early game development. This move is praised by preservationists like Frank Cifaldi of the Video Game History Foundation, who notes the rarity of such an early build of a major first-party title.
Games Inbox: Has the new Mass Effect been cancelled?
Reader mail discusses the lack of news regarding a new Mass Effect game, with one reader suspecting it may be cancelled despite EA's assurances. Other topics include potential remakes of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, the viability of a new Uncharted game, and the pricing of the PlayStation 5 Pro. There's also discussion on the success of Nintendo's Super Mario Galaxy movie and its potential impact on future game and film adaptations.
The Best Nintendo Switch Online Games
Subscribing to Nintendo Switch Online provides access to a library of over 100 NES and SNES games, with additional Nintendo 64 and Sega Genesis titles available via the Expansion Pass. The service offers modern features like save states and rewind functionality, and this guide highlights some of the best titles across the four console libraries available.