At a time when the future of gaming seemed to be moving exclusively towards 3D, the Nintendo Gameboy Advance offered us one final look back at the glory days of 2D gaming. In many ways, the GBA feels like the last “retro” consoles, even though many of its best games don’t feel outdated in the … Read more
The Nintendo DS is one of the most beloved systems of all time. With other 150 million units sold, it also stands as one of the bestselling. With so many people having been introduced to gaming through the DS, it certainly holds a special place in the hearts of millions. And it’s easy to see … Read more
There can be no doubt that the Nintendo 64 is one of the most beloved consoles of all time. It was a staple of many of our childhoods, it revolutionized 3D gaming, and it is home to some of the greatest games of all time. The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, Super Mario 64, Banjo Kazooie, the … Read more
The JRPG. Japanese Role Playing Game. One of the most celebrated genres in all of gaming. And for me, it stands as my personal favorite of all time. What is it about the JRPG that is so inherently magical? Is it their sweeping stories that feature memorable characters, imaginative worlds, and themes that are not … Read more
Wario may have started out as just another villain for Mario to defeat, but he has since evolved into an icon of gaming himself. There are now over 20 games that bear the Wario name on it – whether they are the platforming-based Wario Land games or the bombastic WarioWare minigame collections. Known for their … Read more
The Donkey Kong Country series features some of the greatest 2D platforming known to video games. Thanks to two excellent developers who have produced titles for the series, Rare and Retro Studios, the franchise holds multiple top-tier titles beloved by millions of gamers. With a penchant for excellent level design, tight controls, lovely visuals, and … Read more
The Nintendo DS has a lot of games. How many games, you ask? A fair bit over two thousand, that’s how many. We still have an absolute wealth of titles in our DS library. Wealth enough to worry over which games to play! Narrowing down the top 10 best Nintendo DS games is an ordeal, … Read more
We here at IheartNintendo absolutely love The Legend of Zelda. And how couldn’t we? Zelda is one of the most popular video game franchises in the world, delighting millions upon millions of people with mind-boggling puzzles, a sweeping sense of adventure, and charming worlds for over 35 years and counting. Folks are always thirsty for … Read more