Nintendo is 121 years young today

Nintendo, huh? OLD. Today the venerable gaming company, which has defined so many gamers’ lives—not to mention an entire industry—turned 121 years old.

Most people know this already, but I say it again: Back in the late 1800s, Nintendo was a card company. Since then, it’s created toys, taxi cabs and of course video games.

Happy birthday, Nintendo!

Comments (8) READ MORE: birthdays, Nintendo 8 Comments Artefacto says...
September 23rd, 2010 at 10:31 am

“Back in the late 1800s, Nintendo was a car company.”

Misleading typo is misleading.

richufc says...
September 23rd, 2010 at 10:46 am

If only Nintendo did make cars. My trips to and from work would be so much more fun

Mohan says...
September 23rd, 2010 at 11:25 am

Finally Nintendo is old enough to legally drink in the US!

Verius says...
September 23rd, 2010 at 12:36 pm

Limited-edition Metroid shirt available today

With the release of the controversial Other M, Nintendo has given Metroid fans a closer and more intimate look into the eyes of their alien-hunting heroine than ever before.

Well, the closest look they’ve had for another 20 minutes, anyway.

Beginning at 12:00 am CDT on Sept. 11, RIPT Apparel will offer a limited-edition t-shirt inspired by Metroid’s leading lady. Entitled “SAMUS,” the t-shirt was designed by Jonah Block and features a close image of the eyes behind the bounty hunter’s iconic visor.

The orange t-shirt will cost $10 and only be available for 24 hours. After that time, the remaining supply will explode and all RIPT employees will have to escape their lair.

Comments (4) READ MORE: Culture, Metroid, Nintendo, t-shirts 4 Comments Metal_Link says...
September 11th, 2010 at 3:26 am

$10 and $2.50 shipping? Awesome. Purchased.

gamecollector44 says...
September 11th, 2010 at 1:18 pm

Wow… violent T-shirts. XD

Verius says...
September 11th, 2010 at 2:13 pm

Metroid-style reaction to warehouse and merchandise!

llaffer says...
September 11th, 2010 at 11:02 pm

Ordered three. One for myself and two for the kids.