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Lucas M. Thomas @lucasmthomas.bsky.social · 13d

Doug Bowser is retiring!

A portion of a Nintendo press release announcing Doug Bowser's retirement.

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Prof. Rock @profrockpr.substack.com · 14d

Really enjoying Issue #79 of Nintendo Force Magazine! 🎮 Lucas Thomas’ feature Of Mice and Mouse Control is a fascinating dive into Nintendo’s history with mouse peripherals and the possibilities for the future. A must-read for fans of #Nintendo 's quirky experiments. @nfpublishing.bsky.social

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VGMuseum (ReyVGM) @vgmuseum.bsky.social · 14d

Woo hoo, Time Extension reviewed my book, the NES Endings Compendium 2!

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Time Extension @timeextension.com · 14d

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

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James Montagna @jpop.bsky.social · 25d

FREE issue of NF Magazine (today only)!

There's an excellent Super Mario retrospective AND you get a very fun interview (pg. 63) where I reveal my secret origin story while also talking about Super Mario; there's a lot of Mario going on here really

Anyway, go nab it before they make it not free ⭐

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Nintendo Force Magazine @nfpublishing.bsky.social · 25d

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...

Nintendo Force Magazine's 48th issue, The Legacy of Super Mario Bros. Originally published five years ago to coincide with the game's 35th anniversary!

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Maggie Jones Lutey @avengermags.bsky.social · 28d

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....

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Nintendo Force Magazine @nfpublishing.bsky.social · Sep 2

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!

Front cover of Nintendo Force Magazine's Issue #79: Of Mice and Mouse Control, featuring artwork from Metroid Prime 4: Beyond.

Key art from Metroid Prime 4: Beyond printed on Side A of NF #79's packed-in wall poster.

Key art from Drag x Drive printed on Side B of NF #79's packed-in wall poster.

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Jonathan Holmes, Original Chungus @tronknotts.bsky.social · Aug 25

Last day to get the next @nfpublishing.bsky.social for the low pre-order price! For this one, I helped make a jet set radio Bowser with @sarahcarapace.bsky.social, talked to the super @nitrome.bsky.social bros., and played @yachtclubgames.bsky.social's Mina the hollower www.patreon.com/NintendoForce

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Philip Summers @heyphilsummers.bsky.social · Aug 23

Slowed up a little but 150 finished. Bagged and sealed with love. Trying really hard to not have any repeats but it's getting tough the deeper I get into this.

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Philip Summers @heyphilsummers.bsky.social · Aug 21

100 Mega Man sketches for Backers down... 100 to go! Having flashbacks of doing this for Zelda years ago.

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Lucas M. Thomas @lucasmthomas.bsky.social · Aug 20

Starman. Starman. Star Man. Starman.

Starman, originally from Kirby's Adventure. (1993) Seen here in promo art for the upcoming Kirby Air Riders. (2025)

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Philip Summers @heyphilsummers.bsky.social · Aug 13

If you backed Hand-Drawn Game Guides: Mega Man, keep an eye on your mailbox as surveys are being rolled out. Sorry about the delay (we promised last week). We are working hard to make sure everything is buttoned up. Thanks!

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Jonathan Holmes, Original Chungus @tronknotts.bsky.social · Jul 24

My most anticipated indie Switch 2 exclusive is Mouse Work by @nitrome.bsky.social. Interview for the next issue of @nfpublishing.bsky.social currently in the works! www.youtube.com/watch?v=LXKV...

Mouse Work - Trailer 2

YouTube video by Nitrome

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Melo @letitmelo.bsky.social · Jul 16

Aaay look what showed up!!

Super stoked that @vgmuseum.bsky.social and @lucasmthomas.bsky.social brought me on to do, well, a ton more illustrations this time around.

It doesn't show well in my basement studio lighting, but the quality of the prints is *immaculate*. I'm over the moon.

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VGMuseum (ReyVGM) @vgmuseum.bsky.social · Jul 12

No problem, you contributed to the mail bag, so it's the least I could do :)
Thanks to @lucasmthomas.bsky.social and @nfpublishing.bsky.social for handling it all!

Hot Blooded Tough Guy Rusty Shackles @rustyshackles.bsky.social · Jul 12

I wasn’t expecting to get one of these in the mail! Very pleasant surprise, thank you @vgmuseum.bsky.social !!

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Lucas M. Thomas @lucasmthomas.bsky.social · Jul 10

It's now been 10 years since Mr. Iwata left us. I've just uploaded my talk "Remembering Satoru Iwata" from last year's Long Island Retro Gaming Expo. Please take a moment to reflect on his memory today!

Remembering Satoru Iwata - Panel Recording from Long Island Retro Gaming Expo 2024

YouTube video by Nintendo Force Magazine

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Jonathan Holmes, Original Chungus @tronknotts.bsky.social · Jun 30

The kinds of reviews you can only get in @nfpublishing.bsky.social. immortalized in print no less!

Miz Sylver @mzsylver.bsky.social · Jun 29

“I THREATENED HIM.” Mario Party. Bringing families together since 1998.

@tronknotts.bsky.social please tell Lucas from Nintendo Force that his review (and stories of family togetherness) for Super Mario Party Jamboree made me so happy.

I told him not to do it. I told him. If he did do it, that I would take away his video game time for the rest of the weekend.

He didn’t listen. He still walked right up to that Boo, handed over 50 coins and stole my Star.

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NathanL75 @nathanl75.bsky.social · Jun 26

It's like Christmas in our home when the new issue of Nintendo Force drops 🎄

My kids are about to get some serious Switch 2 FOMO 🙏

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Rumbleminze @rumbleminze.bsky.social · Jun 21

Excited to release version 1.0 of my SNES port of the NES game Life Force!

A classic Konami Shoot-em-up, now with no sprite flicker, no slowdown, FIVE sick CD Quality soundtracks (courtesy of @goddamnbathead.bsky.social and Relikk), 8 palettes, difficulty selection, and optional lives adjustment!

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Lucas M. Thomas @lucasmthomas.bsky.social · Jun 13

Mockup boxart! I figure it's time to start manifesting announcements we'd like to see for the Super Mario 40th anniversary that's coming up very soon. What game(s) are you hoping Nintendo reveals to mark the milestone?

A mockup packaging shot of "Super Mario Galaxy 2 - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition", which does not exist, but probably should.

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Lucas M. Thomas @lucasmthomas.bsky.social · Jun 12

Which game did you play first on Nintendo Switch 2? I fired up Balloon Fight in honor of Mr. Iwata. :)

A screen capture of NES classic Balloon Fight being played on Switch 2.

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Jonathan Holmes, Original Chungus @tronknotts.bsky.social · Jun 11

I reviewed the Minecraft movie, a switch 2 launch game, and created an all new Mario universe character for the next issue of @nfpublishing.bsky.social! Anyone who guesses the name of the character gets a free copy! Reskeet this skeet with your answer included to enter! www.patreon.com/NintendoForce

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Lucas M. Thomas @lucasmthomas.bsky.social · Jun 10

Splatoon Raiders announced via Nintendo Today! A new single-player Splatoon spin-off coming exclusively to Switch 2.

Is fishing going to be a gameplay mechanic?

Shiver, Frye and Big Man are the supporting characters for the adventure.

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VGMuseum (ReyVGM) @vgmuseum.bsky.social · May 30

In 1990, the NES was on its way out, but in that year, it received some of the best games ever made made.

Read about it in the 𝗡𝗘𝗦 𝗘𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗶𝘂𝗺 𝗩𝗼𝗹. 𝟮, available here:

www.amazon.com/NES-Endings-...
theyetee.com/collections/...

PDF preview:
drive.google.com/file/d/1ybzs...

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Lucas M. Thomas @lucasmthomas.bsky.social · May 22

Koei Tecmo confirms that you can use a USB mouse to play mouse-controlled Switch 2 games, rather than being forced to use the Joy-Con 2 on its side. You can also switch back and forth between them instantly.

youtu.be/CstlgmcDgy0?...

NOBUNAGA’S AMBITION: Awakening CE - Nintendo Switch 2 Gameplay

YouTube video by KOEI TECMO AMERICA

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