Nintendo’s mission is to put smiles on the faces of everyone we touch. We do so by creating new surprises for people across the world to enjoy together. We’ve forged our own path since 1889, when we began making hanafuda playing cards in Kyoto, Japan. Today, we’re fortunate to be able to share our characters, ideas and worlds through the medium of video games and the entertainment industry. Nintendo of America, established in 1980 and based in Redmond, Wash., is a wholly owned subsidiary of Nintendo Co., Ltd. We are committed to delivering best-in-class products and services to our customers and to investing in the well-being of our employees as part of the global Nintendo family. Nintendo’s mission is to put smiles on the faces of everyone we touch. We do so by creating new surprises for people across the world to enjoy together. We’ve forged our own path since 1889, when we began making hanafuda playing cards in Kyoto, Japan. Today, we’re fortunate to be able to share our characters, ideas and worlds through the medium of video games and the entertainment industry. Nintendo of America, established in 1980 and based in Redmond, Wash., is a wholly owned subsidiary of Nintendo Co., Ltd. We are committed to delivering best-in-class products and services to our customers and to investing in the well-being of our employees as part of the global Nintendo family. The Game Boy Advance Games Worth the Most Money Today Published: May 19, 2026 by Matt Karoglou | Leave a Comment It’s hard to believe, but the Game Boy Advance turns 25 years old this year, and in that time, it’s […] The Biggest Switch 2 Games to Look Forward to in 2026 Published: May 15, 2026 by Matt Karoglou | Leave a Comment The recent surprise Nintendo Direct confirmed what had been rumored for weeks now: that a new Star Fox game would […] 10 SNES Games That Were Years Ahead of Their Time Published: May 14, 2026 by Cheat Code Central Staff | Leave a Comment The Super Nintendo helped define what a console generation could be. Arriving as Nintendo’s rivalry with Sega was heating up, […] 10 Blockbuster Games That Sparked Massive Player Debate Published: May 13, 2026 by Cheat Code Central Staff | Leave a Comment Some video games are easy to agree on. Others split players almost immediately. These are the blockbuster releases that sparked […] 30 Nintendo 64 Games That Still Hold Up Today Published: May 11, 2026 by Cheat Code Central Staff | Leave a Comment Nintendo was never afraid to do things its own way, and the N64 proved it. While other companies moved toward […] The GameCube Games Worth the Most Money Today Published: May 8, 2026 by Cheat Code Central Staff | Leave a Comment The GameCube may have finished behind the PlayStation 2 and Xbox during the sixth-generation console wars, but it has become […] The Best Deals to Grab From the Nintendo eShop During the Golden Week Sale Published: May 5, 2026 by Matt Karoglou | Leave a Comment There are only a few more days to get in on the Golden Week Sale deals over on the Nintendo […] 20 Best-Selling NES Games That Helped Define Nintendo Published: May 1, 2026 by Cheat Code Central Staff | Leave a Comment The Nintendo Entertainment System did more than introduce millions of players to Mario, Zelda, Metroid, and other now-classic franchises. After […] 20 Video Game Endings That Still Stand Among the Best Ever Published: April 24, 2026 by Cheat Code Central Staff | Leave a Comment Video game endings have been leaving lasting impressions on players long before the industry leaned into cinematic storytelling. Even during […] 26 Video Game Villains Who Stole the Spotlight From the Hero Published: April 20, 2026 by Drew Cumens | Leave a Comment Great video games aren’t just defined by their heroes. In many cases, it’s the villain who leaves the biggest impression, […] 30 Classic Nintendo 64 Games That Defined a Generation Published: April 18, 2026 by Cheat Code Central Staff | Leave a Comment The Nintendo 64 marked a turning point in gaming, bringing players into fully 3D worlds for the first time and […] Dormant Gaming Franchises That Are Primed for a Comeback Published: April 17, 2026 by Matt Karoglou | Leave a Comment

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