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Justin D. Berube
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Nintendo World Report Features Editor
The King Nintendo Fanboy
Nintendo Collector
Former NSider Sage
@KingNintendoFan on Twitter
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A written version of my presentation from the Save the Games Symposium given at The Strong National Museum of Play is now available on Nintendo World Report! It includes some cut content.

Feature: The Importance of Video Game Merchandise Preservation

www.nintendoworldreport.com/feature/6838...
The Importance of Video Game Merchandise Preservation - Feature
www.nintendoworldreport.com
Here's my Nintendo Switch 2025 Year in Review!
January 13, 2026 at 8:16 PM
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Most remember the Super Mario Bros Happy Meal, but did you know that three months later, McDonald's also offered Super Mario Bros Game Watches? It was a three-week promo with only regional distribution - limited enough that I never come across these watches in the wild. (1990)
January 13, 2026 at 3:16 PM
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The Mini Pokémon Center set can be redeemed for points by LEGO Insiders members. Features sliding doors that open and close with the press of a lever.

All Pokémon LEGO set information: pokejungle.net/2026/01/12/i...
January 12, 2026 at 3:09 PM
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Your 3D scanned Mario keshi this week is this crusty-looking Hammer Bro figure released by Takahashi! There are 5 keshi figures in this set.

Download the 3D model here: archive.org/details/kesh...
January 12, 2026 at 3:12 PM
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Save the Games 2.0 Call for Papers is open! The symposium will be held at The Strong in Rochester, NY on July 29 and 30. The deadline for submissions if February 20, 2026! www.museumofplay.org/save-the-gam...
January 12, 2026 at 2:22 PM
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Don't forget to do all these Nintendo Events this weekend!

Get the Animal Crossing Theme in Tetris 99.

Participate in the Splatoon 3 Splatfest for Switch System Icons & 100 Platinum.

Earn special rewards in the Kirby Air Riders Event High-Speed Top Ride.

Earn Sceptilite in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
January 10, 2026 at 4:15 PM
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I only hang up the finest art.
January 10, 2026 at 7:05 PM
For the weekend crowd.
Had to write up this Feature on @nintendonwr.bsky.social discussing everything about the Metroid Prime 4: Beyond Timeline Placement. I go into my full analysis, Nintendo's comments, and a deep dive into the Sylux 100% Bonus Video.

Feature: Metroid Prime 4: Beyond's Timeline Placement Analysis
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond’s Timeline Placement Analysis - Feature
nintendoworldreport.com
January 10, 2026 at 5:20 PM
Don't forget to do all these Nintendo Events this weekend!

Get the Animal Crossing Theme in Tetris 99.

Participate in the Splatoon 3 Splatfest for Switch System Icons & 100 Platinum.

Earn special rewards in the Kirby Air Riders Event High-Speed Top Ride.

Earn Sceptilite in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
January 10, 2026 at 4:15 PM
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I received the very rare Nintendo Home Race game this week, and it is in absolute great condition - never been played with

Until now!

Please witness its first race, 60 years after it left the Nintendo factory...
January 10, 2026 at 12:34 PM
The project I'm working on now may be one of the most insane deep dives I've gone into. My head hurts.
a cartoon monkey with a red ribbon around his neck is smoking a cigarette
ALT: a cartoon monkey with a red ribbon around his neck is smoking a cigarette
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January 9, 2026 at 5:20 PM
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Looking for some possible help on this from Mario and Donkey Kong lore experts.

Does Wrinkly Kong ever refer to herself as a grandmother or does any character, guide, manual, or anything actually refer to her as one?
January 8, 2026 at 8:14 PM
Looking for some possible help on this from Mario and Donkey Kong lore experts.

Does Wrinkly Kong ever refer to herself as a grandmother or does any character, guide, manual, or anything actually refer to her as one?
January 8, 2026 at 8:14 PM
Really reminds me of my old DOS gaming days. We were lucky to have a 16 color display.
January 8, 2026 at 5:56 PM
If real it looks like these Fisher Price Little People Mario figures may be the first part of the My Mario line releasing in North America. Allegedly out January 11th.
January 8, 2026 at 3:04 PM
Get the new Joy-Con 2 Light Purple / Light Green directly from Nintendo in North America here!
Joy-Con™ 2 (L)/(R) Light Purple / Light Green - Nintendo Official Site
Buy Joy-Con™ 2 (L)/(R) Light Purple / Light Green and shop other great Nintendo products online at the official My Nintendo Store.
www.nintendo.com
January 8, 2026 at 2:04 PM
Damn, these colors are great.
As you enjoy #MarioTennisFever, you’ll also have the opportunity to give your #NintendoSwitch2 a new look!

The first new colored Joy-Con 2 controllers—Light Purple and Light Green—also arrive Feb 12.

Pre-purchase now: ninten.do/6012tND6g
January 8, 2026 at 1:52 PM
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Super Mario Bros. Cookies (1992-1993): A line of bite-sized cookies, shaped like a myriad of characters from Super Mario Bros. 3 and Super Mario World. Available in Chocolate, Honey, and Cinnamon varieties...check this 🧵for more info!
January 6, 2026 at 12:29 PM
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This is kind of amazing.
Had to write up this Feature on @nintendonwr.bsky.social discussing everything about the Metroid Prime 4: Beyond Timeline Placement. I go into my full analysis, Nintendo's comments, and a deep dive into the Sylux 100% Bonus Video.

Feature: Metroid Prime 4: Beyond's Timeline Placement Analysis
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond’s Timeline Placement Analysis - Feature
nintendoworldreport.com
January 5, 2026 at 8:35 PM
Had to write up this Feature on @nintendonwr.bsky.social discussing everything about the Metroid Prime 4: Beyond Timeline Placement. I go into my full analysis, Nintendo's comments, and a deep dive into the Sylux 100% Bonus Video.

Feature: Metroid Prime 4: Beyond's Timeline Placement Analysis
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond’s Timeline Placement Analysis - Feature
nintendoworldreport.com
January 5, 2026 at 5:54 PM
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🤠 Superbes numérisations des bandes 16 mm du film issu du jeu d'Arcade Nintendo Wild Gunman de 1974 et n'hésitez pas à mettre le son🎵 ! (1/5)

Source : originsarchival sur insta.
Merci aussi suryongchan ;)
#WildGunman #Nintendo
January 2, 2026 at 9:36 AM
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The Kirby Air Riders Paddock has special New Year’s decor right now! ✨
January 1, 2026 at 6:48 PM
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Plumber’s Passion Slurpee (1993-1993): A "wild cherry"-flavored slush drink made with Fanta soda and sold at 7-Eleven stores, released to promote the live-action Super Mario Bros. movie
December 31, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Period accurate displays and merch matters. I've seen things that have completly taken me out of a scene because I knew certain items didn't exist in the period they're being depicted in.
Watching the movie Roofman, which is set in the late 90s, and immediately I noticed this. Where did they source the period-accurate Mario statue for their Toys R Us set?! I know some collectors have this one, but that's real dedication from the set designers
December 30, 2025 at 11:10 PM