Nintendo makes the old new again with Mario, Zelda, Tetris titles for Switch

The afternoon brought an eventful series of announcements from Nintendo in one of its Direct video promos, and 2019 is looking to be a banner year for the Switch. Here’s everything the company announced, from Super Mario Maker 2 to the unexpected remake of Game Boy classic Link’s Awakening.

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Nintendo’s ‘souped-up’ NES Zelda loads you with gear for an easier adventure

Nintendo has set a strange new precedent with the release of Legend of Zelda SP on the Switch: it’s essentially the original NES game but Link starts loaded up with good gear and cash. In a way it’s no different from a cheat code, but the way it’s executed feels like a missed opportunity.

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‘Rick and Morty’ creator embodies Rick, sells limited edition Nintendo 3DS

Remember that one weirdly specific joke from Rick and Morty where Rick plots a money-making scheme of buying limited edition Nintendo 3DS consoles in order to flip them for a profit?
Well, that joke is based on Rick and Morty creator Justin Roiland’s…

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From game soundtracks to movie scores, these geeky vinyl albums rock

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You’ve probably heard the claim that music sounds better on vinyl. But that doesn’t mean you have to limit your record library to old albums by Hall and Oates or Stevie Wonder. If there’s one thing that us nerds love to listen to, it’s our favorite geeky soundtracks. Get the best of both worlds with geeky soundtracks.

Many of those awesome songs that accompany what you love on screen — like synth pop from Stranger Things or game tracks from The Legend of Zeldaare actually available on vinyl. Read more…

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A special edition ‘Legend of Zelda’ 2DS comes pre-installed with ‘Ocarina of Time 3D’

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Nintendo’s Black Friday deals are perfect for ‘Legend of Zelda’ fans

Nintendo is getting in the Black Friday spirit this year with deals on Legend of Zelda goodies, including a new 2DS and a Breath of the Wild bundle.
For the biggest sales day of the year on Nov. 24, Nintendo is doing two big Black Friday deals: a Zel…

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Nintendo’s Black Friday deals are perfect for ‘Legend of Zelda’ fans

Nintendo is getting in the Black Friday spirit this year with deals on Legend of Zelda goodies, including a new 2DS and a Breath of the Wild bundle.
For the biggest sales day of the year on Nov. 24, Nintendo is doing two big Black Friday deals: a Zel…

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