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EXTRA LIFE: Wrecking Crew

The entire Wrecking Crew fanbase expresses his love for an NES launch title.... more

By Alex Culafi January 25, 2012

SPD Groups, Retro Studios, Intelligent Systems, and the Rest

Outside of EAD, what is going on with Nintendo's developers?... more

By Neal Ronaghan January 25, 2012

EAD Groups

Nintendo's primary internal development comes from their many EAD groups.... more

By Neal Ronaghan January 25, 2012

What Are Nintendo's Developers Doing?

We break down each of Nintendo's internal teams in an effort to make sense of the future.... more

By Neal Ronaghan January 25, 2012

Staff Sez #7: Favorite Childhood Multiplayer Experiences

We all had great childhoods, all thanks to countless hours playing in front of the teevee.... more

By Pedro Hernandez January 22, 2012

Zach's Honorable Mentions & Year in Review

It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.... more

By Zachary Miller January 21, 2012

PLAY ALL THE GAMES IN 2011!

Daan Koopman plays as much as possible in 2011!... more

By Daan Koopman January 21, 2012

Pedro Returns to LEGO Pirates

Having played very little of 2011's best, Pedro retreats to the magical world of Dream Land.... more

By Pedro Hernandez January 21, 2012

Xenoblade Chronicles

There is a reason gamers wanted this game badly in North America.... more

By James Jones January 12, 2012

The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword

A top 10 2011 list would not be complete without this great Zelda game.... more

By Patrick Barnett January 4, 2012

Mario Kart 7

A game doesn't have to innovate to entertain.... more

By James Dawson January 3, 2012

Super Mario 3D Land

EAD Tokyo does it again.... more

By J.P. Corbran January 2, 2012

Staff Sez #6: Nintendo's New Year's Resolutions!

Nintendo's resolution may not be to lose weight, but they are interesting regardless!... more

By Pedro Hernandez December 29, 2011

Staff Sez #4: Voices for the Legend of Zelda!

The plucky NWR staff come up with great casting choices for The Legend of Zelda!... more

By Pedro Hernandez December 15, 2011

The time I fooled the world

Or: how an April Fool's joke can become infamous.... more

By Andrew Brown December 7, 2011

Mario Kart Wii

Cowboy Jed says: LOOK AT THE FOOTAGE!!!... more

By Pedro Hernandez December 4, 2011

Mario Kart DS

Is this both the definitive DS title and the best Mario Kart game EVER?... more

By Pedro Hernandez December 4, 2011

Mario Kart: Double Dash!!

Does having two characters really mean it will be twice as fun?... more

By Pedro Hernandez December 4, 2011

Mario Kart: Super Circuit

An underrated entry with its own set of innovations.... more

By Pedro Hernandez December 4, 2011

Mario Kart 64

Graphically revamped, Mario Kart 64's claim to fame was the addicting multiplayer.... more

By Pedro Hernandez December 4, 2011

Super Mario Kart

Super Mario Karts storms onto consoles and revolutionizes the industry in the process.... more

By Pedro Hernandez December 4, 2011

The Innovations of Mario Kart

We take a look at the innovations that have shaped the Mario Kart franchise throughout the years.... more

By Pedro Hernandez December 4, 2011

Waluigi, We Hardly Knew Ye

As we mourn the loss (?) of our beloved anti-Luigi, we look back at his rise and mostly downfall.... more

By Pedro Hernandez December 3, 2011

Nintendo Cosplay Gallery

A collection of Australian cosplayers I've come across this year.... more

By Andrew Brown November 30, 2011

Aaron's Story

This GameCube had quite a story to tell before it ever came into Aaron's possession.... more

By Aaron Kaluszka November 18, 2011

Patrick's Story

Several games were sacrificed for the sake of a GameCube...... more

By Patrick Barnett November 18, 2011

Pedro's Story

Getting a GameCube on Black Friday? PREPOSTEROUS!... more

By Pedro Hernandez November 18, 2011

Danny's Story

GameCube Getting - Bivens style!... more

By Danny Bivens November 18, 2011

Neal's Story

Neal weaves a holiday tale of smashings, dark knights and pro skaters.... more

By Neal Ronaghan November 18, 2011

How I Got My GameCube - A Remembrance of a System Launch 

The Nintendo World Report staff fondly looks back at how they obtained the fabled gaming cube.... more

By Pedro Hernandez, Aaron Kaluszka, Zachary Miller, Danny Bivens, Neal Ronaghan, and Patrick Barnett November 18, 2011

The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker

Toon Link proves to be just as magnificent as his realistic counterpart, if not more.... more

By Neal Ronaghan November 16, 2011

Day Eight

These Zelda titles may not have cracked the top ten, but they're are amazing in their own right.... more

By Pedro Hernandez November 16, 2011

The Game Boy Player: Making Handheld Games Visible a Reality

Game Boy Advance games too small to see? GameCube has a solution for that...... more

By Pedro Hernandez November 16, 2011

Animal Crossing

Living the quiet life was never more fun. ... more

By Pedro Hernandez November 14, 2011

Nick's Cool Cube Stuff

Well, at least I think they are cool.... more

By Nicholas Bray November 14, 2011

GC/GBA Connectivity: Precursor to the Wii U?

Finally—the ability to play as Tingle.... more

By Pedro Hernandez and Zachary Miller November 14, 2011

Super Mario Sunshine

There's something dirty on Isle Delfino...... more

By Andrew Brown November 13, 2011

Day Four

Two Mario party games get their due.... more

By Pedro Hernandez and Josh Max November 10, 2011

Super Smash Bros. Melee

The second remains the most beloved Smash Brothers of them all!... more

By Jonathan Metts November 10, 2011

Pikmin

One lost spaceman plus hundreds of ant-like creatures equals Nintendo charm like no other.... more

By Andy Goergen November 9, 2011

Day Three

We hunt ghosts and Bulborbs today.... more

By Andrew Brown and J.P. Corbran November 9, 2011

The Ideal Story: Mother 3 - Chapter 8

Our odd little journey comes to a close.... more

By Nate Andrews November 8, 2011

Day Two

Today we revisit one of the best reasons to own a GameCube to Game Boy Advance Link Cable and an awesome skateboarding game.... more

By J.P. Corbran and Neal Ronaghan November 8, 2011

Staff Sez #3: Nintendo's Financials

Oh no! Nintendo is losing money! What do our intrepid staff members have to say about it?... more

By Karl Castaneda November 2, 2011

Here Goes No Something: Mother 3 - Chapter 7

A penultimate segment loaded with poignant moments.... more

By Nate Andrews November 1, 2011

The Standardization of Expansion: USB

The end of an era and the death of expansion ports. ... more

By Danny Bivens October 31, 2011

The GameCube Game Boy Player

Nintendo's Game Boy classics on the TV screen!... more

By Pedro Hernandez October 31, 2011

GameCube Broadband/Modem Adapter

How the little cube that could connected to the internet.... more

By Danny Bivens October 31, 2011

Nintendo 64 Expansion Pak

How can one little add-on be so powerful?... more

By Pedro Hernandez October 29, 2011

Nintendo 64 Disk Drive

Want a sequel to Mario Paint? This disk drive add-on is your answer.... more

By Danny Bivens October 29, 2011

Satellaview

Learn how satellite technology fed Super Famicom gamers content from the mid 90s to the year 2000.... more

By Danny Bivens October 27, 2011

Super Famicom CD Add-on

Alternate title: How Nintendo created its biggest rival.... more

By Danny Bivens October 27, 2011

Exertainment

Before everyone got in shape with Wii Fit, there was a Super NES bike.... more

By Danny Bivens October 27, 2011

Famicom Modem and NES Teleplay Modem

Even Nintendo experimented with online connectivity a long time ago.... more

By Danny Bivens October 26, 2011

Famicom Disk System

The first step in a long history of expansions.... more

By Danny Bivens October 26, 2011

Famicom BASIC and Data Recorder

Cassette tape data recording and programming on your Famicom?!... more

By Danny Bivens October 26, 2011

Mother 3 - Chapter 6

Short and sweet.... more

By Nate Andrews October 24, 2011

Nicholas's EB Expo Experience

Nintendo and many other companies were on hand showing off the latest games.... more

By Nicholas Bray October 22, 2011

The Tower of Love and Peace: Mother 3 - Chapter 5

The time is right for a crescendo.... more

By Nate Andrews October 17, 2011

Australian Connection Tour 2011

Nintendo has hit the road with a wealth of unreleased games.... more

By Nicholas Bray October 12, 2011

Things Are Different Now: Mother 3 - Chapter 4

The journey begins again, now in the shoes of the main character.... more

By Nate Andrews October 11, 2011

Happy Families and Kindhearted Neighbors: Mother 3 - Chapter 3

A man, a mustache, and a monkey.... more

By Nate Andrews October 3, 2011

The Thieves of Justice: Mother 3 - Chapter 2

Mother 3's second segment is dominated by a dysfunctional pair.... more

By Nate Andrews September 26, 2011

A Letter to You, Honey: Mother 3 - Chapter 1

A personal retrospective opens with tragedy.... more

By Nate Andrews September 19, 2011

ROUNDTABLE: Roundtable Discussion: Star Fox vs. Star Fox 64

Two Star Fox games, only one can be considered the best.... more

By Pedro Hernandez, Neal Ronaghan, Zachary Miller, Matt Walker, Danny Bivens, Josh Max, and Nate Andrews September 12, 2011

Yoshi's Island

Yoshi goes from mode of transportation to a fortified Nintendo hero.... more

By Pedro Hernandez August 21, 2011

Japan eShop Round-Up (08/17/2011)

The eShop is on summer vacation in Japan.... more

By Danny Bivens August 17, 2011

F-Zero

A racing game that would not have been possible on the NES.... more

By Jared Rosenberg August 4, 2011

When Kirby (Briefly) Became Harry Potter

Read all about an special episode of Kirby in which the boy who lived met the pink blob that inhaled.... more

By Pedro Hernandez July 12, 2011

INTERVIEW: Nintendo Interview with Marc Franklin

Our E3 2011 interview goes over Nintendo's Wii U plans.... more

By Aaron Kaluszka, Jared Rosenberg, and Neal Ronaghan June 25, 2011

Du-du-du-dddddduels, double-licensed down-ports, and the mysterious case of a missing i and n 

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By James Jones June 16, 2011

Psychic high school, blockbuster sequels, and... tubers

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By James Jones June 16, 2011

Stupid dares, early digital photography, and the birth of the 'Z' game

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By James Jones June 16, 2011

The Worst of the GBA - Revisited

If we're going to celebrate the best of the GBA, why not excoriate its worst?... more

By James Jones June 16, 2011

#4 and #3

Nintendo's main franchises take the fourth and third spots.... more

By Zachary Miller June 16, 2011

#6 and #5

A remake and a first North American entry in a series make up spots six and five.... more

By Neal Ronaghan June 15, 2011

#8 and #7

The eighth and seventh games are Nintendo RPGs. Can you guess?... more

By Neal Ronaghan June 15, 2011

#10 and #9

This day has a theme of Metroidvania. Literally.... more

By Neal Ronaghan June 12, 2011

Animal Crossing 3D

Can a change in dimension inspire a revolution in the Animal Crossing franchise?... more

By Pedro Hernandez June 6, 2011

Star Fox 64 3D

One of the best N64 games ever sees new life on the 3DS.... more

By Pedro Hernandez June 6, 2011

Kid Icarus: Uprising

Pit apologized for the wait last year, now he's ready to rumble!... more

By Andrew Brown June 6, 2011

PrE3 Information Center

Let's get our facts straight: here's what we know before E3 hits!... more

By Andrew Brown June 6, 2011

Danny's Predictions

There are still Japanese Wii and DS titles out there that can leave Japan, ya know!... more

By Danny Bivens June 2, 2011

Zach's E3 Predictions

Please remind me why I bought a 3DS.... more

By June 2, 2011

Pedro's Predictions

It's all about Project Cafe for Pedro.... more

By Pedro Hernandez June 2, 2011

Nick's Predictions

New F-Zero for 3DS? Yes Please!... more

By Nicholas Bray June 2, 2011

Billy's Predictions

Our erstwhile director gives us a different take on Nintendo predictions.... more

By Billy Berghammer June 2, 2011

TYP's Predictions

Get your stream-of-consciousness, unfounded predictions right here!... more

By Michael "TYP" Cole June 2, 2011

Neal's Predictions

My big money prediction? F-Zero 3DS from Nd Cube.... more

By Neal Ronaghan June 2, 2011

Street Fighter IV Sydney Tournament

There was some fighting on the streets of Sydney today.... more

By Nicholas Bray May 31, 2011

Street Fighter IV Melbourne Tournament

Andrew checks out the street fighting in Melbourne.... more

By Andrew Brown May 31, 2011

Street Fighter IV Australian Tournaments

NWR's Australian guys check out both halves of a down-under tourney.... more

By Andrew Brown and Nicholas Bray May 31, 2011

Tingle (Zelda as a whole)

To close this feature, Pedro looks at the one Zelda character that has caused the most ruckus in the legacy.... more

By Pedro Hernandez May 30, 2011

Zelda Four Swords Adventures Café

Read Pedro's idea for a sequel to the game no one could afford to play properly the first time. ... more

By Pedro Hernandez May 29, 2011

Medli (The Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker)

For Josh, the best Zelda character is a little bird girl with a heart of gold.... more

By Josh Max May 27, 2011

Mario Kart Café

James.C gives his thoughts on how the new controller could make it the best Mario Kart yet... more

By James Charlton May 27, 2011

Project Café Game Concepts

The NWR staff put their idea caps on.... more

By James Charlton May 27, 2011

Purlo (The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess)

Uuuh, this guy reminds me of someone...... more

By Andrew Brown May 23, 2011

The Shop Keeper (The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening)

Link learns that crime doesn't pay in the worst possible manner.... more

By Pedro Hernandez May 22, 2011

Makar (The Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker)

Meet Makar, the Wind Sage.... more

By Zachary Miller May 21, 2011

Anju and Kafei (The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask)

Pedro fondly remembers the romance that blossomed during the end of times.... more

By Pedro Hernandez May 19, 2011

A Legacy of Personality: The Characters of the Legend of Zelda

Nintendo World Report celebrates Zelda's 25th anniversary by looking back at the characters that made it all possible.... more

By Pedro Hernandez May 19, 2011

Pokémon: Arceus and the Jewel of Life

The Pokemon movie trilogy comes to a close, so what did Josh think of it all?... more

By Josh Max May 16, 2011

Pokémon: Giratina and the Sky Warrior

Josh marches on with part two of the Pokemon movie trilogy.... more

By Josh Max May 16, 2011

Pokémon: The Rise of Darkrai

Josh looks at the movies with a continuing storyline.... more

By Josh Max May 16, 2011

Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea

Andrew takes us on a bit of a personal journey to 2006 Japan.... more

By Andrew Brown May 16, 2011

Pokémon: Lucario and the Mystery of Mew

Lucario acts just like Mewtwo. Does that make him Mewthree? ... more

By Andrew Brown May 16, 2011

Pokémon: Destiny Deoxys

Andrew wonders why legendary Pokémon are so obsessed with destiny.... more

By Andrew Brown May 16, 2011

Pokémon: Jirachi Wish Maker

Movie number six is all about dreams and wishes.... more

By Pedro Hernandez May 16, 2011

Pokémon Heroes: Latios and Latias

The fifth movie marks the last time North American Pokemaniacs would see their favorite heroes on the big screen.... more

By Pedro Hernandez May 16, 2011

Pokémon 4ever: Celebi-Voice of the Forest

The fourth movie in the series marks the beginning of many changes in the Pokemon film franchise.... more

By Pedro Hernandez May 16, 2011

Pokémon: The Movie 3 - Spell of the Unown - ENTEI

By the third movie, Andrew's perception of reality was pretty warped too.... more

By Andrew Brown May 16, 2011

Pokémon: The Movie 2000 - The Power of One

Andrew is secretly a member of Team Rocket.... more

By Andrew Brown May 16, 2011

Pokémon: The First Movie - Mewtwo Strikes Back

Andrew must endure all of these movies at once. It is his destiny.... more

By Andrew Brown May 16, 2011

Cast List

In order to avoid a lot of explanation, here is the cast list.... more

By Andrew Brown May 16, 2011

Pokémarathon Parade

Join us as we watch the entire series of Pokémon movies!... more

By Andrew Brown May 16, 2011

#3

The third game is all about spatial reasoning.... more

By Lauren Ronaghan May 3, 2011

3DS Battery Tests

How long does the 3DS battery really last?... more

By James Jones and Nicholas Bray May 2, 2011

EXTRA LIFE: Wii Music

Wii Music is known from the bitter reactions it got from gamers, but for Pedro, it is the cause of many a great memory.... more

By Pedro Hernandez April 26, 2011

Mario Kart Wii Australian Commercial Event

Now I have my own Wii lifestyle video!... more

By Nicholas Bray April 22, 2011

Rumor Round-up: Nintendo's Next Console

Here's a one-stop location for all the "supported" rumors about Nintendo's sixth console. UPDATED 4/25... more

By James Jones April 17, 2011

3DS Owner's Manual

If you're deciding to get a 3DS, or you just got one and have questions, we're here to help!... more

By James Jones and Karl Castaneda April 16, 2011

Nick's StreetPass Weekend Adventure

20,000 steps, 70 hits, one weekend.... more

By Nicholas Bray April 16, 2011

Super Wii: Thoughts on the Wii Successor

So rumor has it Nintendo is unveiling a new console at E3 2011. What's our take?... more

By Neal Ronaghan April 16, 2011

Deciphering the Mysteries of Time

Pedro decides to tackle the biggest riddle in the Zelda franchise: the timeline.... more

By Pedro Hernandez April 7, 2011

If I Were in Charge of Zelda

How we would change The Legend of Zelda games if it was up to us.... more

By Nicholas Bray April 4, 2011

Re-Structuring, Structure

A look into a possible re-structuring of a Legend of Zelda game... more

By Nicholas Bray April 4, 2011

Nintendo's Launch Games

Did Nintendo bring anything noteworthy to the launch of its new handheld?... more

By Matthew Blundon March 27, 2011

Power A and PDP's 3DS Case-A-Palooza

Power A and PDP sent us some 3DS cases. What are they like and how do they look?... more

By Neal Ronaghan March 26, 2011

Nintendo 3DS Sound: An In-Depth Look

If you've ever wanted a visualizer that looks like Excitebike, you're in luck.... more

By Neal Ronaghan March 20, 2011

The History of the Resident Evil Series on Nintendo Systems

The Resident Evil legacy has spread on Nintendo systems as wide as the T-Virus.... more

By Pedro Hernandez March 19, 2011

My Week and a Half with the 3DS

Nintendo World Report got their 3DS unit in, and we'll be going over everything about the system before it comes out.... more

By Neal Ronaghan March 17, 2011

First Encounter of the Feline Kind

Tournaments, walks, pet cafes, plus cats!... more

By Danny Bivens March 10, 2011

EXTRA LIFE: Pokémon Snap

Pokémon and photography go together like peanut butter and jelly.... more

By Neal Ronaghan March 8, 2011

GDC 2011: Retro Studios - Donkey Kong: Swinging Across Oceans

A panel of seven from Retro Studios (plus one) tell the story behind Donkey Kong Country Returns.... more

By Devin Monnens March 7, 2011

Nearly Disastrous: Danny's Nintendo 3DS Launch Tale

Read on to see how Danny's 3DS launch experience nearly ended in disaster! ... more

By Danny Bivens March 5, 2011

Nintendogs + Cats Journal

Follow Danny's musings in his Nintendogs + Cats Journal!... more

By Danny Bivens March 5, 2011

The Second Gym

Neal goes to the Pokémon version of Brooklyn to fight the second gym leader.... more

By Neal Ronaghan March 4, 2011

The First Gym

Embarrassingly, the first gym leader beat me the first time around.... more

By Neal Ronaghan March 2, 2011

Neal's Memories

Physics class was never this much fun.... more

By Neal Ronaghan March 2, 2011

Traveling Through the Pokécity That Never Sleeps

Neal chooses Oshawott and bravely travels through a new world of Pokémon.... more

By Neal Ronaghan March 1, 2011

Top 5 Pokémon

We take a look back at pocket monsters past.... more

By Pedro Hernandez, Zachary Miller, Josh Max, and Neal Ronaghan February 28, 2011

3DS Japanese Launch

Our three-headed monsters of Japan Correspondents observed and participated in the 3DS launch in Japan. Read their musings.... more

By Danny Bivens, James Charlton, and Matt Walker February 27, 2011

Aaron and Dan's Memories: The DS launch party

Rain couldn't wash away the memory of a lifetime.... more

By Aaron Kaluszka and Dan Wasielewski February 25, 2011

Pedro's Memories

Pedro found a DS easily, and it became a beloved travel companion.... more

By Pedro Hernandez February 21, 2011

Looking Back: First Memories of the DS

Several staffers look back at their earliest DS memories.... more

By Andy Goergen, Karl Castaneda, Aaron Kaluszka, Pedro Hernandez, Neal Ronaghan, Dan Wasielewski, Danny Bivens, and Josh Max February 21, 2011

Fawful Has Fury

He is the mustard of your doom.... more

By Zachary Miller February 20, 2011

Paper Mario: A Look Back

Neal looks back at the Paper Mario games.... more

By Neal Ronaghan February 17, 2011

Super Mario RPG: The Legend of the Seven Stars: What Started it All

What was a silly experiment in wacky RPG concepts evolved into one of the best Super Nintendo games of all time.... more

By Pedro Hernandez February 16, 2011

The Final Quest for Mushrooms: The Mario RPG Retrospective

From giant swords to Bowser's innards, the NWR crew reminisce about Mario's adventures in role play.... more

By Pedro Hernandez, Zachary Miller, Josh Max, and Neal Ronaghan February 16, 2011

Gotta Find 'em All: The Evolution of the Nintendo Platformer

Just where did all those bananas come from?... more

By Devin Monnens February 13, 2011

TRANSLATE GET: Why Did Gunpei Yokoi Quit Nintendo?

We translate an article that reveals the real reason behind the Game Boy creator's departure.... more

By Matt Walker September 11, 2010

Upcoming Chances for Coins

Here are some upcoming titles, and important dates to keep in mind to maximize your coin total.... more

By James Jones and Matthew Blundon July 26, 2010

Hardware Earns You Coins Too

Don't forget to register all new hardware.... more

By Matthew Blundon July 26, 2010

Earning Coins Through Surveys

Here are some tips to get the most out of Club Nintendo surveys.... more

By Matthew Blundon July 26, 2010

Earning Coins Through Software Purchases

Here are some tips to make the most of your game purchases.... more

By Matthew Blundon July 26, 2010

Club Nintendo: Tips for Reaching Platinum Status

How to get next year's special reward, without the end of the year stress.... more

By James Jones and Matthew Blundon July 26, 2010

TRANSLATE GET: Famitsu Zelda Interview

Famitsu features an interview with Eiji Aonuma, director of The Legend of Zelda for the GC. Learn more about the role of Link's eyes and wind in the game.... more

By Bakudan Yoshinoya October 10, 2002

THE FAMICAST: Episode 8: SAMURAI PIZZA THIEF

STOP THIEF! That guy's stylishly roller-skating away with an expensive cheese and tomato pizza!... more

By Daan Koopman, Danny Bivens, and James Charlton January 25, 2012

THE FAMICAST: Episode 7: ANNUAL GIFT MAN APPROACHES

The whole crew (plus one extra) assemble for an super-extended episode to ring in the new year!... more

By Daan Koopman, Danny Bivens, James Charlton, and Matt Walker December 16, 2011

RADIO FREE NINTENDO: E3 2010 Special Episode 2: Day of Nintendo

After a long day at E3, we gather around the table to comment on Nintendo's press conference and first impressions of the new games and 3DS system.... more

By Jonathan Metts June 16, 2010

RADIO FREE NINTENDO: Episode 142: Cue the Somber Music

As Super Metroid celebrates 15 years of rocking your world, the RFN crew devotes an entire episode to this beloved and highly influential game.... more

By Jonathan Metts April 19, 2009

RADIO FREE NINTENDO: Episode 139: On the 859th Day, He Rested

You could say that Iwata's GDC keynote was almost a religious experience for some of the RFN crew.... more

By Jonathan Metts March 29, 2009

RADIO FREE NINTENDO: Episode 24: Let's Not Forget Zelda

Don't ask Steven to start talking about Zelda, cause he won't stop. This Podcast is spoiler-free.... more

By Evan Burchfield November 6, 2006

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