A Nintendo fan from Australia has taken the modification of old gaming consoles to a whole new level by transforming an NES shell into a combat robot. Combining his passions for both competitive combat robotics and video games, Electrosync built the NEStroyer, a robot that resembles a battle tank with a NES shell for its body. The robot features a variety of weapons and armor, including a flamethrower, a machine gun, and a mini-rocket launcher.
Too busy playing video games to have a social life? No worries. In 1985, Nintendo introduced R.O.B. — otherwise known as the Robotic Operating Buddy. The NES accessory was designed to play games with the player by manipulating the controller. However, it was quickly discontinued due to its high cost and limited functionality.
Have you ever imagined turning an original Nintendo Entertainment System into a killer combat robot!? It never crossed my mind to turn any gaming console into a robot, but Electrosync has proven that anything is possible. The NEStroyer not only looks impressive, but it can also wreak havoc in combat.
Hacker Gary Bowser is out of prison but owes Nintendo part of his earnings for the rest of his life. Bowser was arrested in 2020 for leading a hacking group that specialized in cracking Nintendo Switch consoles and selling pirated games. He was sentenced to over three years in prison and is now required to pay back $4.5 million to Nintendo.
Some retro gaming enthusiasts are so preoccupied with what they could build, they won't stop to question if they should. While it's impressive to see what can be done with old gaming consoles, it's important to remember that these consoles are valuable pieces of gaming history. It's essential to preserve them for future generations to enjoy.
Coming to Switch in 2023, Microids has shared the first gameplay trailer for UFO R.... The game is a tribute to the classic UFO: Enemy Unknown and features turn-based gameplay, base management, and research. Players will have to defend the Earth from alien invasions and uncover their secrets.
Inspired by Metroid, Wandering a sprawling map, What's my objective? Haiku, The Robot is a 2D Metroid-style game with melee combat. Players take on the role of Haiku, a robot explorer searching for a way to save his planet from an impending threat. The game features a unique haiku system where players must create haikus to unlock new abilities and progress through the game.
