Pauline: A History of Nintendo’s First Leading Lady
And how she waited more nearly forty years to become a playable character.
How One Weird Little Guy Connects Yoshi’s Island to Donkey Kong
Nintendo’s effort to bring D.K. back into the fold goes back to 1991, well before the Rare era.
Organ Grinders, Kongs and Super Mario Monkey Business
An old New York tradition lives on in Nintendo’s biggest franchise — but only accidentally.
How Popeye Changed Video Games
Popeye lives, just not so much in the medium that made him famous.