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The Super Pocket Rare edition reeled me in with Banjo-Kazooie goodness, but the retro handheld also boasts one of my favorite NES games

The Super Pocket Rare Edition offers up a remarkably solid way to play Banjo-Kazooie for $70, but you're also getting one of my favorite quirky NES outings.

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I ditched my $54 JBL Go 5 to listen to music on the $49 8BitDo Retro Cube 2 speaker — and 8BitDo does something JBL doesn't

I've been testing the 8BitDo Retro Cube 2 speaker and though it doesn't sound as full-bodied as the JBL Go 5, its cute looks and long battery life have won me over.

Tom’s Guide

I’ve never seen a speaker as cute and quirky as the NES-inspired 8BitDo Retro Cube 2 — and it boasts surprisingly good sound for just $49

The 8BitDo Retro Cube 2 is an NES-inspired speaker with D-pad controls, and it boasts crisp treble and a refined midrange for $49. It has some flaws though.

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Nashville Electric Service's tech slowed down ice storm response, report finds

A consultant hired by the NES board found flaws in the agency's ice storm response.

Axios

After spending $45,000 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

"The prototype cartridge allegedly belonged to a former Nintendo of America employee who had sold it in a garage sale"

GamesRadar

Marvel MaXimum Collection review: the arcade hits shine, but one game surprised me

Heroes, a couple of duds, and one hidden gem.

Creative Bloq

After 37 years, cult classic NES Friday the 13th game has a fan remake made "from scratch" for Game Boy Color, and this time around you can actually take down Jason Voorhees

The fan-made Friday the 13th remake gives Jason a health bar and adds a whole new trading system

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Republicans blame ‘woke’ policies as Nashville residents fume about power outages

Power outages in Tennessee stretched into a second week following the ‘historic’ weather events

The Independent UK

Snow and blizzards move into US east coast as 85 dead from last week’s storm

About 190,000 are still without power in the south-east as states scramble to prepare for more winter weather

The Guardian - US

Dear Nespresso machines, this is an apology — from a coffee snob and ex-barista

I hated Nespresso and Keurig machines... until I went on vacation and the Airbnb had one. Nespresso, this is an apology: you're better than I thought.

Tom’s Guide

What Was the Hottest Sports Video Game of Every Holiday in the 1980s?

Since 1973, video games controlled with hand-held devices have captured global attention, with sports games taking center stage right from the start thanks to an early, simple tennis-inspired classic. For countless gamers, their love of gaming began on Christmas morning, unwrapping packages that matched the size of those coveted titles…

Operation Sports

Historians recovered the source code for this never-before-seen NES shooter, finished the game themselves, and are now selling it as a charity fundraiser

Xcavator 2025 was rebuilt "using the tools and environments" it would've been developed with in the first place

GamesRadar

Jaleco Sports Brings 'Goal' and 'Bases Loaded' to Nintendo Switch and PS5 With New Features

Two classics are now available for modern platforms.

Operation Sports

The NES at 40: Employees reveal there were plans for a woodgrain veneer model to rival the Atari 2600

In 1985, there were designs that envisioned the NES as a wood veneer clad Atari 2600 successor for the US market.

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The 9 Best Retro Handheld Videogame Systems for 2026

As someone in their mid-30s who still really loves gaming, I can tell you that, for most people, it’s more than just a hobby. For many people, it is how they socialize, how they de-stress, and just enjoy spending their spare time. Retro gaming is another beast entirely, and many…

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After 23 years, Animal Crossing: New Horizons brings back the feature old-school Nintendo nerds like me have missed since the GameCube – retro games

NES, Famicom, Game Boy, and Super NES, and even older Nintendo relics are on the way

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Former Nintendo of America lead says leaving to help set up Sega of America is "probably the biggest mistake I ever made"

From the NES to the Master System

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Nintendo's iconic NES Zapper could have been called something else if "a third" of a housewife focus group hadn't walked out of a Duck Hunt preview: "No guns are coming in my house"

"About a third of the women got up and walked out"

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Blaze's Evercade EXP-R handheld is back riding solo, but I'm mourning the loss of one specific feature

There's a new Evercade EXP-R retro handheld in town, and the NES-inspired "solo" version is still a great option for playing classic capers on the go.

GamesRadar

High on Life 2 is about to be the only legal way to play notorious NES anti-classic Bible Adventures

"More than five" other games are included, and I hope they're every bit as good

Creative Bloq

I discovered a secret 'fantasy console' packed with the best games you've never heard of – and it lets you make your own

PICO-8's brilliant, tiny games are hiding in plain sight.

Clever Dude

Gamers Are Cashing In: 10 Retro Cartridges Now Worth a Small Fortune

If you’ve ever dug through an old box of video games and wondered if those dusty cartridges could be worth something, you’re not alone. Retro gaming has exploded in popularity, and collectors are shelling out serious cash for rare finds. What was once a childhood pastime is now a legitimate…

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Street Fighter 6 sees Capcom follow the road Nintendo abandoned in Animal Crossing by adding a collection of stone-cold NES bangers

Bionic Commando and Mega Man 3 alone are some all timers

GamesRadar

"Fate Of Atlantis felt like the movie we never got," says Indiana Jones and The Great Circle producer as devs reflect on the series' gaming legacy: "It really captured the spirit of the movies that came before it"

From the Atari to Xbox Series X and PS5, Indiana Jones game devs past and present discuss the archaeologist's immense and lasting legacy in the medium

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Metroid games in order: Chronological and release

As we prepare for the arrival of Metroid Prime 4, here's the complete timeline of the entire Metroid series, in both chronological and release order.

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