Link to the Swag – 5 Fun Fan-made Link to the Past Goodies
A new Zelda means new cause for getting excited, and what better way to satiate excitement than through the medium of ‘stuff’?
Monday Music – Song of Storms Jazz Improv
A straight cover or orchestration is great, but it’s nice to see a musical rendition that does something a little different.
Monday Music – Hot Head Bop by Burning Idol Music
Hot Head Bop isn’t quite so bottom lip blooming but it’s still a track strained with sadness, alongside a delightful spot of funky bass.
Monday Music – A Capella Nintendo
From Mario to Tetris, this video from the distant past of 2006 is still as delightful today as ever.
Monday Music – Contra/Probotector Base Bass Cover
Posted by Villevn, a prolific YouTubber blessed with a visage that bears a striking resemblance to pig named incredi-actor Kevin Bacon, the video won’t fail to raise a smile on the face of anyone that spent hours trying to conquer Konami’s side scrolling 80′s bullet fest.
Monday Morning Music – Nintendohemian Rhapsody
Brentalfloss is a name that should be familiar to any Nintendo fan. The bald musician’s popular ‘what if this game had lyrics’ …
Monday Music – Lindsey Stirling’s Assassin’s Creed III
It’s a glorious day in the world of Nintendo Nation when we find the way to post our first Lindsey Stirling music video…
Monday Morning Music – KK Rider (Animal Crossing)
K.K Slider’s melodies are so good it’s perplexing why there aren’t more fan renditions of them floating around the interwebs, but this metal version of KK Rider will do for now.
Cover Story – Five Snug and ‘Fashionable’ 3DS Cases
Ever looked at your 3DS and thought ‘you look cold’? If you have, you might be mentally unhinged. But we’re not the sort to judge here at Nintendo Nation so instead we shall acknowledge your concern for your 3DS’ well being and suggest a selection of handmade 3DS cases to ensure your handheld is kept comfortable in these winter months…
Play it again, London – Second game album from London Philharmonic features Ninty love.
The London Philharmonic Orchestra is set to release a second album of video game music on November 6th that includes some noteworthy Nintendo entries in its track list.
Monday Morning Music – Harmony of a Hunter 101% Run (Metroid)
Something a little unorthodox this week. While we normally use this spot to highlight an individual fan piece today it’s here to point towards …
Monday Morning Music – Pokémon Gym Theme (Pokémon)
Are we all delving into Unova again for another round of creature catching and battling? Yes? Our own James B is currently …
The Cutest Pokémon Toys You’ll Ever See
We like us a cute little Pokémon toy but these creations from GeekyCuteCrotchet – a highly accurate name if ever we read one – are some of the sweetest darn creations you’ll ever clap eyes on. Ever.
The Melancholy Doodles of Hatboy – Nintendo Nation talks to the Tim Burton Pokémon Artist
” It’s not just big eyes and thin figures, unlike what most people seem to do when they attempt Tim Burton’s aesthetics.”
Monday Morning Music – Poké-metal
Today, being Monday, we have some Poké-metal for you. Just try not to headbang. Go on, try.
Five Cute Nintendo Crotchet Hats to keep out the cold.
This cold weather refuses to budge. Blast it. And we so wanted to post up five great pieces of swimwear… Another time …
Monday Morning Music – The Roost Café
We’re feeling mellow this week. Chilled out. Relaxed. So a bit of coffee jazz (that’s clearly a genre) is exactly what we need.