Author name: Qorfic Trogur

Before Mario jumped on Goombas, before the NES revolutionized home gaming, and before Shigeru Miyamoto ever sketched a single concept art, Nintendo was in a completely different business: making playing cards. Not just any cards, though, hanafuda, the traditional Japanese flower cards that have been a cultural fixture since the Edo period. These ornate, beautifully […]

The Nintendo 3DS might be retired from production, but it’s far from forgotten. In 2026, this dual-screen handheld remains one of the most compelling ways to experience hundreds of exclusive titles that never made the jump to Switch. Whether you’re hunting for a budget-friendly way to catch up on classics like Pokémon X/Y or revisit

If you’re a Nintendo fan planning a trip to New York City, there’s one destination that deserves top billing on your itinerary. The Nintendo Store New York, often called Nintendo World NYC, sits in the heart of Rockefeller Plaza and offers something you won’t find in any other retail location on the planet. This isn’t

Nothing kills the vibe faster than loading up Splatoon 3 for a quick session and getting slapped with a connection error. Whether you’re grinding ranked in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, downloading a new game from the eShop, or trying to sync your cloud saves, Nintendo’s online infrastructure touches almost everything you do on Switch. And

When Nintendo announced they were selling cardboard for the Switch back in 2018, the internet didn’t know whether to laugh or applaud. Fast forward to 2026, and Nintendo Labo remains one of the most unique experiments in gaming history, a bizarre fusion of DIY construction, motion controls, and actual gameplay that turned sheets of cardboard

If you grew up in the late ’80s or ’90s, chances are you spent hours flipping through the glossy pages of a certain magazine, absorbing every pixel of game art, every strategy tip, and every tantalizing preview. Nintendo Power wasn’t just another gaming magazine, it was a cultural phenomenon that defined how a generation experienced

Every gamer knows the feeling, that moment when a game clicks so perfectly that hours disappear without notice. For Nintendo fans, this phenomenon hits different. Whether it’s the rush of nailing a perfect speedrun in Tears of the Kingdom, the dopamine surge from a shiny Pokémon encounter, or the zen-like trance of designing the perfect

Nintendo’s next console has been the subject of intense speculation, leaked renders, and whispered rumors across forums and industry insiders alike. With the Switch now in its ninth year and showing its age against current-gen powerhouses, the gaming giant is finally gearing up for its next move. Enter the Nintendo X, a codename that’s been

The Nintendo DS isn’t new anymore, it’s a legend. Nearly two decades after its debut, the dual-screen handheld that defined portable gaming for millions is experiencing a second life. Whether you’re hunting for a hit of nostalgia, building a retro collection, or discovering what made the DS family so special, 2026 is a surprisingly good

The Nintendo Switch just crossed its ninth year on the market, and it’s still going strong. But here’s the thing: the base hardware only tells half the story. Whether you’re grinding through Splatoon 3 ranked matches, perfecting your Mario Kart 8 Deluxe lines, or settling in for a 100-hour RPG session, the right accessories can