Lucas M. Thomas
@lucasmthomas.bsky.social
Video Game Journalist and Father of Five! Editor-in-Chief of Nintendo Force Magazine, Publisher of Hand-Drawn Game Guides: Mega Man, President of NF Publishing and Author of The Impact of Iwata. Formerly Editor-at-Large for IGN.
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November 11, 2025 at 2:33 AM
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Y'all, I know two hours is a big time commitment, but this panel I arranged and hosted last month is one of the most important things I've ever done for video game history. The launch of the NES is a crazier story than most people realize, and my guests were extremely generous with their memories.
Hear about the NES US launch 40 years ago from the people that made it happen: Gail Tilden, Bruce Lowry and Lance Barr with @frankcifaldi.bsky.social from the @gamehistoryorg.bsky.social moderating! Panel recording at youtu.be/f2WDfsiLiRA
#prge #prge2025 #retrogaming #VGHF
#prge #prge2025 #retrogaming #VGHF
We Launched the NES 40 Years Ago Today - Gail Tilden, Lance Barr, Bruce Lowry - PRGE 2025 Portland
YouTube video by Portland Retro Gaming Expo
youtu.be
November 3, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Y'all, I know two hours is a big time commitment, but this panel I arranged and hosted last month is one of the most important things I've ever done for video game history. The launch of the NES is a crazier story than most people realize, and my guests were extremely generous with their memories.
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If you missed the cut-off at Patreon.com/NintendoForce, you can now order a copy of our brand-new Issue #80 right here: www.nintendoforcemagazine.com/category/Mag...
Kirby Air Riders is racing toward the Switch 2 soon . . . but didn't we just have a new Mario Kart!? Let's talk about it!
Kirby Air Riders is racing toward the Switch 2 soon . . . but didn't we just have a new Mario Kart!? Let's talk about it!
November 3, 2025 at 9:04 PM
If you missed the cut-off at Patreon.com/NintendoForce, you can now order a copy of our brand-new Issue #80 right here: www.nintendoforcemagazine.com/category/Mag...
Kirby Air Riders is racing toward the Switch 2 soon . . . but didn't we just have a new Mario Kart!? Let's talk about it!
Kirby Air Riders is racing toward the Switch 2 soon . . . but didn't we just have a new Mario Kart!? Let's talk about it!
Happy 40th anniversary to the NES! In 2006 — 19 years ago now! — I wrote a small book all about the system's launch on October 18, 1985. It got my foot in the door at IGN, leading to the beginning of my game journalism career! (Its digital version is on sale at NFMagazine.com if you're curious!)
October 19, 2025 at 2:09 AM
Happy 40th anniversary to the NES! In 2006 — 19 years ago now! — I wrote a small book all about the system's launch on October 18, 1985. It got my foot in the door at IGN, leading to the beginning of my game journalism career! (Its digital version is on sale at NFMagazine.com if you're curious!)
Thank you, Nintendo Today app, for pointing out October 18's most important Nintendo anniversary.
October 18, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Thank you, Nintendo Today app, for pointing out October 18's most important Nintendo anniversary.
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Some more #VideoGame Memoirs and Biographies 📚
Some amazing stories in these books 💜
Which ones stand out to you❓
Some amazing stories in these books 💜
Which ones stand out to you❓
October 17, 2025 at 11:19 PM
Some more #VideoGame Memoirs and Biographies 📚
Some amazing stories in these books 💜
Which ones stand out to you❓
Some amazing stories in these books 💜
Which ones stand out to you❓
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Agreed! @nfpublishing.bsky.social @lucasmthomas.bsky.social do amazing work.
Deserving of the front-facing treatment. He’s bringing these books “directly to you”
Deserving of the front-facing treatment. He’s bringing these books “directly to you”
October 18, 2025 at 12:41 AM
Agreed! @nfpublishing.bsky.social @lucasmthomas.bsky.social do amazing work.
Deserving of the front-facing treatment. He’s bringing these books “directly to you”
Deserving of the front-facing treatment. He’s bringing these books “directly to you”
Where in Legends Z-A can I buy my character a good pair of eyeglasses?
October 17, 2025 at 4:10 AM
Where in Legends Z-A can I buy my character a good pair of eyeglasses?
My kids have prepared our space for Pokémon Legends Z-A's midnight release!
October 16, 2025 at 2:49 AM
My kids have prepared our space for Pokémon Legends Z-A's midnight release!
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October 15, 2025 at 1:05 AM
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The industry's not quite done shaking things out. Sucks but hey, can't keep it going without a breakout hit.
Anyway, I'm looking for work! I'd love to stay in game production/management so hit me up. Producer, writer, localization, quality analysis. DMs open!
Retweets are super appreciated.
Anyway, I'm looking for work! I'd love to stay in game production/management so hit me up. Producer, writer, localization, quality analysis. DMs open!
Retweets are super appreciated.
September 26, 2025 at 5:18 PM
The industry's not quite done shaking things out. Sucks but hey, can't keep it going without a breakout hit.
Anyway, I'm looking for work! I'd love to stay in game production/management so hit me up. Producer, writer, localization, quality analysis. DMs open!
Retweets are super appreciated.
Anyway, I'm looking for work! I'd love to stay in game production/management so hit me up. Producer, writer, localization, quality analysis. DMs open!
Retweets are super appreciated.
Doug Bowser is retiring!
September 25, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Doug Bowser is retiring!
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NES Endings Compendium Vol. 2: 1990 - Will You Ever Reach The End?
NES Endings Compendium Vol. 2: 1990 - Will You Ever Reach The End?
Rey Esteban's new book is a visual feast for Nintendo fans
www.timeextension.com
September 25, 2025 at 1:18 PM
Due to my run covering the original Virtual Console at IGN, I've ended up mentioned on dozens of classic Nintendo games' Wikipedia pages. But I think the page for the Petz brand takes the cake -- there I'm credited *21* times!
September 20, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Due to my run covering the original Virtual Console at IGN, I've ended up mentioned on dozens of classic Nintendo games' Wikipedia pages. But I think the page for the Petz brand takes the cake -- there I'm credited *21* times!
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The original, and legendary voice of Super Mario, Charles Martinet, turns 70 today!! Woo hoo!! Have a fantastic birthday @CharlesMartinet 🎉 🫶 #mario #supermario #nintendo
September 17, 2025 at 11:02 AM
The original, and legendary voice of Super Mario, Charles Martinet, turns 70 today!! Woo hoo!! Have a fantastic birthday @CharlesMartinet 🎉 🫶 #mario #supermario #nintendo
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Free NF issue, today only! In honor of today being the 40th anniversary of Super Mario Bros., you can grab the digital version of NF #48, The Legacy of Super Mario Bros., for free for 24 hours: www.nintendoforcemagazine.com/category/Mag...
September 13, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Free NF issue, today only! In honor of today being the 40th anniversary of Super Mario Bros., you can grab the digital version of NF #48, The Legacy of Super Mario Bros., for free for 24 hours: www.nintendoforcemagazine.com/category/Mag...
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Virtual Boy Nintendo Classics announced for Switch/Switch 2. Requires Virtual Boy accessory. Out Feb 17th. Accessory sold for NSO members in the future. Cardboard model also available
September 12, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Virtual Boy Nintendo Classics announced for Switch/Switch 2. Requires Virtual Boy accessory. Out Feb 17th. Accessory sold for NSO members in the future. Cardboard model also available
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Issue No. 79 of Nintendo Force Magazine (@nfpublishing.bsky.social) is HERE!!
Get all the info on Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, Switch 2 mouse control, and of course, lots of lovely previews, reviews and news.
If you'd like a copy, you can get one here: www.nintendoforcemagazine.com/category/Mag....
Get all the info on Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, Switch 2 mouse control, and of course, lots of lovely previews, reviews and news.
If you'd like a copy, you can get one here: www.nintendoforcemagazine.com/category/Mag....
September 10, 2025 at 11:08 PM
Issue No. 79 of Nintendo Force Magazine (@nfpublishing.bsky.social) is HERE!!
Get all the info on Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, Switch 2 mouse control, and of course, lots of lovely previews, reviews and news.
If you'd like a copy, you can get one here: www.nintendoforcemagazine.com/category/Mag....
Get all the info on Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, Switch 2 mouse control, and of course, lots of lovely previews, reviews and news.
If you'd like a copy, you can get one here: www.nintendoforcemagazine.com/category/Mag....
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Happy 40th anniversary to "Thundercats".
Opening animated by Masayuki (who was only 22 years old at the time).
Opening animated by Masayuki (who was only 22 years old at the time).
September 10, 2025 at 10:57 AM
Happy 40th anniversary to "Thundercats".
Opening animated by Masayuki (who was only 22 years old at the time).
Opening animated by Masayuki (who was only 22 years old at the time).
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Woke up to my son building a massive collage of Samus-Chan comics 🎉
Good morning @nfpublishing.bsky.social 💝
#Metriod
Good morning @nfpublishing.bsky.social 💝
#Metriod
September 4, 2025 at 10:20 AM
Woke up to my son building a massive collage of Samus-Chan comics 🎉
Good morning @nfpublishing.bsky.social 💝
#Metriod
Good morning @nfpublishing.bsky.social 💝
#Metriod
What are we even doing anymore
September 4, 2025 at 4:41 AM
What are we even doing anymore
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If you missed the cut-off at patreon.com/NintendoForce, you can now order a copy of our brand-new Issue #79 right here: nintendoforcemagazine.com/category/Mag...
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond is heavily encouraging mouse control on Switch 2, so we've covered all things mice-related in this issue!
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond is heavily encouraging mouse control on Switch 2, so we've covered all things mice-related in this issue!
September 2, 2025 at 2:50 AM
If you missed the cut-off at patreon.com/NintendoForce, you can now order a copy of our brand-new Issue #79 right here: nintendoforcemagazine.com/category/Mag...
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond is heavily encouraging mouse control on Switch 2, so we've covered all things mice-related in this issue!
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond is heavily encouraging mouse control on Switch 2, so we've covered all things mice-related in this issue!
Fire Emblem: Awakening is on Nintendo Music now, and the way "Class Change" has been cropped on the menu is hilarious. :p
September 2, 2025 at 2:44 AM
Fire Emblem: Awakening is on Nintendo Music now, and the way "Class Change" has been cropped on the menu is hilarious. :p
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Hey! At 2:30 Pacific come watch my PAX panel live on Twitch. I'm going to teach you about the launch of the Nintendo Entertainment System 40 years ago, and I promise you'll learn something new. Blue Dragon Theater if you're here, streaming you're not at twitch.tv/pax
August 29, 2025 at 8:17 PM
Hey! At 2:30 Pacific come watch my PAX panel live on Twitch. I'm going to teach you about the launch of the Nintendo Entertainment System 40 years ago, and I promise you'll learn something new. Blue Dragon Theater if you're here, streaming you're not at twitch.tv/pax