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NES under fire for allegedly rejecting union help during Nashville outages
local-news1 month ago

NES under fire for allegedly rejecting union help during Nashville outages

Nashville Electric Service is facing criticism after union members and contractors claimed NES declined offers of linemen from the IBEW and other crews during a winter storm, potentially favoring contracted workers. NES says it’s operating under mutual-aid agreements and already has contracted crews, with roughly 700 linemen deployed as outages persist in freezing weather; a local petition urges NES to hire any available linemen, while IBEW reps say numbers aren’t clear.

via fox17.com|
#ibew#linemen#local-news
Celebrating 40 Years of the NES: The Console That Reshaped Gaming
technology4 months ago

Celebrating 40 Years of the NES: The Console That Reshaped Gaming

The NES, celebrating its 40th anniversary, revolutionized the video game industry post-1983 crash through high-quality games and strategic marketing, with its legacy preserved by efforts like those of Frank Cifaldi and the Video Game History Foundation. Key features like the lock-out chip shaped industry practices, and its success was largely due to product quality and timing. The console's impact endures in its iconic games and industry standards, with ongoing preservation challenges and a lasting cultural influence.

via Wccftech|
#frank-cifaldi#gaming-preservation#nes
Top Retro Nintendo Games for Switch and Switch 2
technology6 months ago

Top Retro Nintendo Games for Switch and Switch 2

The article discusses the best retro Nintendo games available on Nintendo Switch Online across various platforms like NES, SNES, Game Boy, and Game Boy Advance, and explores potential future additions for Switch 2, including GameCube, Nintendo 64, and possibly Nintendo DS and Wii games, highlighting the value of the expanding library for gamers between new releases.

via Nintendo Everything|
#nes#nintendo-switch-online#retro-games
Tetris DX and NES Classics Join Nintendo Switch Online
gaming1 year ago

Tetris DX and NES Classics Join Nintendo Switch Online

Nintendo has added Tetris (NES) and Tetris DX (Game Boy Color) to its Switch Online service to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Tetris. Creator Alexey Pajitnov expressed gratitude to fans for their support over the years. This marks the first time Tetris for NES has been available since 1989, and Tetris DX, originally released in 1998, includes a multiplayer mode. Both games are now accessible on the platform.

via Nintendo Life|
#game-boy-color#gaming#nes
Classic NES Tetris Arrives on Nintendo Switch for the First Time
gaming1 year ago

Classic NES Tetris Arrives on Nintendo Switch for the First Time

Nintendo is re-releasing the NES version of Tetris on its Switch Online platform for the first time since its original 1989 release. This version is significant in the eSports community, especially after recent world record-breaking performances. The re-release, set for December 12, marks a major addition to Nintendo's collection of classic games available on the Switch.

via Kotaku|
#esports#gaming#nes
"Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition - A Speedrunning Classic Reimagined"
gaming1 year ago

"Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition - A Speedrunning Classic Reimagined"

Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition for the Switch offers a collection of 13 classic NES games broken into speed-focused challenges. While it lacks the variety and graphical updates of NES Remix, it provides addictive gameplay through its competitive modes and collectible rewards. Despite initial impressions, it becomes engaging for those who enjoy honing their old-school gaming skills.

via Nintendo Life|
#gaming#nes#nintendo