Super Mario Maker 2 is here! Does it build upon the success of the original? Plus: Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night, Dragon Quest Builders 2, River City Girls, Mighty Switch Force! Collection, Catan, SolSeraph, and more, including the Game Boy games (and handheld series) that need to make the jump to Switch! (Intermission Music: Nintendo World Cup - Match Theme 2)

Makings of Greatness [PP176]

Former Nintendo Power editors talk Nintendo news and topics

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The Nintendo Wii is now 15 years old! We look back at this groundbreaking system and its legendary launch title, The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess! Plus: Our favorite Wii memories, hidden gem Wii games like Tatsunoko vs. Capcom: Ultimate All Stars, The Last Story, and House of the Dead: Overkill, and more! (Intermission Music: The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess - Hidden Village)

Bonus Stage! Wii 15th Anniversary [PPEX10]

No objections here! The Ace Attorney series turns 20 years old, and we're celebrating by passing judgment on the latest title, The Great Ace Attorney Chronicles, investigating our favorite and least-favorite characters, and ranking every entry in the series! (Intermission Music: Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney - Trials & Tribulation - Godot - The Fragrance of Black Coffee)

Bonus Stage! Order in the Court [PPEX9]

Celebrate the milestone anniversaries of the Nintendo 3DS and Game Boy Advance with a look back at these portable powerhouses! We examine the legacy of the GBA and discuss the top 20 essential games for the 3DS. Featuring Zelda, Mario, Metroid, Advance Wars, Fire Emblem, WarioWare, Sonic, Shantae, and more! Plus: The Nintendo Switch (OLED model) and a double dramatic reading! (Intermission Music: Super Mario 3D Land - Ground Theme)

Bonus Stage! GBA/3DS Double Anniversary [PPEX8]

E3 2021 has come and gone, so it's time to discuss the latest reveals, including The Legend of Zelda, Metroid Dread, Advance Wars 1+2: Re-Boot Camp, WarioWare: Get It Together!, Mario Party Superstars, Kazuya in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, and more! (Intermission Music: Advance Wars 2: Black Hole Rising - Jess's Theme)

Bonus Stage! Nintendo E3 Report 2021 [PPEX7]

Cowabunga! To commemorate the announcement of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge, we're looking back at the fearless foursome's most notable outings on Nintendo systems, including on the NES, SNES, Game Boy, and more! (Intermission Music: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III: The Manhattan Project - Let's Go Turtles)

Makings of Greatness [PP176]

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