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About Matt Paxton

From the first Nintendo Entertainment System, Matt has been a fan of the Japanese gaming company. Matt first made contact with the Pure Nintendo Crew via an interview about Pure Nintendo's charity marathon for Child's Play Charity in 2012 and joining the crew shortly after. Favorite Game: Xenoblade Chronicles
Latest Posts | By Matt Paxton
Review: Pocket Card Jockey (3DS eShop)
7.3
8 years ago

Review: Pocket Card Jockey (3DS eShop)

By  •  3DS, Reviews

Somehow, somebody decided to combine the thrill of horse racing with the excitement of solitaire.  Pocket Card Jockey isn’t a game that is going to compete with some of …
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Review: Star Fox Guard
7
8 years ago

Review: Star Fox Guard

By  •  Reviews, Wii U

Now that you’ve had time with Star Fox Zero, it’s time to talk about its sister game, Star Fox Guard.

What began as “Project Guard”, which was first shown off …
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Review: Star Fox Zero
8
8 years ago

Review: Star Fox Zero

By  •  Reviews, Wii U

 

After years of waiting, Nintendo has teamed up with Platinum Games to deliver a brand new Star Fox experience.  I say new, but Star Fox Zero is actually a …
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Koopa Kast 89 – Miitomo, Myself, and I
8 years ago

Koopa Kast 89 – Miitomo, Myself, and I

By  •  Videos

It’s been a long time, but the Koopa Kast will finally return tonight at 8:30 PM EDT.  For the last two weeks, Miitomo has taken hold of the entire Koopa …
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Koopa Kast 88 – Eye-Catching Feature
8 years ago

Koopa Kast 88 – Eye-Catching Feature

By  •  Videos

There are many reasons to like or dislike a video game, but sometimes, people cling to a trait far more than others.  Today, the Koopa Kast panelists will focus on …
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Review: The Hand of Panda
5
8 years ago

Review: The Hand of Panda

By  •  Reviews, 3DS

 

The entire concept behind The Hand of Panda is an homage to mini-games such as the “test your might” sections spawned from Mortal Kombat, as well as other fighting games. …
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Koopa Kast 87 – Directly After Direct (March 2016 Edition) – Live @ 8:30PM EST
8 years ago

Koopa Kast 87 – Directly After Direct (March 2016 Edition) – Live @ 8:30PM EST

By  •  Videos

With the March 2016 Nintendo Direct over and done with, the PureNintendo staff will now gather online to discuss their impressions of Nintendo’s latest series of announcements, and what this …
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Monster Hunter Generations Announced for Nintendo 3DS
8 years ago

Monster Hunter Generations Announced for Nintendo 3DS

Monster Hunter Generations, known as Monster Hunter X in Japan, will release this Summer.  The latest in the Monster Hunter series will allow players to customize their hunters further with …
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Nintendo Announces Disney Art Academy for 3DS
8 years ago

Nintendo Announces Disney Art Academy for 3DS

Nintendo is teaming up with Disney to give players a chance to learn how to draw some of Disney and Pixar’s most icon iconic characters.

Press: Discover your …
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Fire Emblem Revelation Release Date; Two New Maps Now Available
8 years ago

Fire Emblem Revelation Release Date; Two New Maps Now Available

Expanding on the recent Fire Emblem Fates Conquest/Birthright,  Nintendo announced the release date of the third path, Revelation, which will be available on March 10, for $19.99. In the in-game …
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Lost Reavers Open Beta on April 14; Full Version April 28
8 years ago

Lost Reavers Open Beta on April 14; Full Version April 28

What was known last year as Project Treasure is Bandai-Namco’s latest online multiplayer, Lost Reavers.  The game will be free to play, but with optional online purchases.  The goal is …
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Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE Release Date Announced
8 years ago

Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE Release Date Announced

By  •  Videos

Atlus’s Wii U crossover title, Gennei Ibun Roku #FE  (SMTxFE as many know it), will release in the west as Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE.  This RPG ambitiously combines classic RPG …
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A Look at Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games
8 years ago

A Look at Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games

During today’s Nintendo Direct, Nintendo has also given audiences a look at the next installment of the Mario & Sonic Olympic series: Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic …
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Nintendo Announces Two New Splatoon Updates
8 years ago

Nintendo Announces Two New Splatoon Updates

Nintendo continues their support of Splatoon, with two new updates to the multiplayer.

The first update looks to improve specific gear abilities, (though Nintendo has not commented on the specifics).  …
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Star Fox Zero and Star Fox Guard to Launch April 22
8 years ago

Star Fox Zero and Star Fox Guard to Launch April 22

By  •  Videos

Earlier last month, there were some whispers about whether or not Star Fox Zero would release on their promised date of April 22.  During the Nintendo Direct, Nintendo hushed those …
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Tomorrow’s Nintendo Direct to Cover Summer 2016 Titles
8 years ago

Tomorrow’s Nintendo Direct to Cover Summer 2016 Titles

Via twitter, Nintendo as announced their upcoming Nintendo Direct will take place tomorrow, March 3rd at 5:00PM EST/2:00PM PST.  Their focus in this upcoming video will be the summer 2016 …
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Pokémon Memories: Harrison Milfeld
8 years ago

Pokémon Memories: Harrison Milfeld

 

Note from Matt: Here we are at the final entry in our celebration of Pokémon’s 20th Anniversary.  We hope you all enjoyed reading our memories of this iconic franchise!


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Pokémon Memories: Matt P
8 years ago

Pokémon Memories: Matt P

 

If you showed me a picture of any Pokémon outside of the first 250, then there you have a near 100% chance of being met with a blank stare …
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