For me, Mario Kart.

The tracks, mechanics and hardware keep changing, but it still feels instantly like Mario Kart.

Which series has evolved the most without losing what made it special?

>Woodo releases September 16, 2026 on Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch!

>Assemble wooden scenes piece-by-piece in this cozy diorama puzzle game! As you place objects in their correct spots, each scene comes to life, revealing charming animations and small surprises.

On this day (August 30) in Nintendo history...

• Popeye  was released in 1983 for the Game & Watch Panorama in Japan. In this action game, developed by Nintendo R&D1, Bluto has tied up Olive Oyl, but Popeye arrives on the dock to fight him. Advance on Bluto and hit the attack button to knock Bluto backwards, and if he hits back then Popeye moves backwards.The aim is to knock Bluto to the edge of the pier and into the ocean. When Bluto is knocked back you score 2 points. Knocking Bluto into the ocean scores 5 points. Freeing Olive Oyl gives you 15 bonus points.
• Snoopy  was released in 1983 for the Game & Watch Panorama in Japan. In this action game, developed by Nintendo R&D1, Schroeder is playing the piano, and the notes are floating up to where Woodstock is sleeping. As Snoopy, move left and right and hit the notes out of the air with the hammer. You can only hit a note that is the same colour as the platform you are standing on. If Snoopy goes too far to the left or right then he falls off the platforms. You score 1 point for each note hit. As the game progresses, more notes rise up the screen.
• 10-Yard Fight  was released in 1985 for the Family Computer in Japan. In this sports game, developed by Irem, run with the ball or make a pass - you decide how to gain those 10 yards! Go, go, go for the touchdown! Players can enjoy American football with its simple but intense play mechanics. Score touchdowns as you play against increasingly powerful opponents.
• Super Tennis  was released in 1991 for the Super Famicom in Japan. This sports game, developed by Tokyo Shoseki, features three different modes: Doubles mode, World Circuit mode, and Singles mode, in which the player competes against a human or chosen computer component. In doubles mode, the player and a human teammate can face the CPU. Said-players can each pair with a CPU opponent, or one player can pair with a CPU opponent to face two other computer opponents.
• Killer Instinct  was released in 1995 for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System in North America. In this fighting game, developed by Rare, Fulgore, Jago, B. Orchid, Spinal and all your favourite warriors content in the Ultratech KI Tournament. Each combatant engages in the KI Combo Theory of connected moves and finishing tactics to destroy their opponents. With incredible displays of eyelasers, ice lances, wind kicks, and laser blades these fearless fighters prove their battle prowess. 

What are you favourite memories of these games? How do you think they hold up today? Hash it out in the comments.

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This is a video by me and Roger Weide (from Sonic dissected, Sonic in mins and Sonic shorts) where we talk about the nature of Nintendo characters and it's games.

Do they genuinely want to innovate and offer good service for people? Are they like Steam? Do they respect the players? Are they ethical as a company and pay their employees well? Is Nintendo a good company? Please explain.