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About Kirk Hiner

Raised on Intellivision and Star Frontiers, I've been a gamer since I was old enough to say, "There's nothing on TV." There's still nothing on TV so I'm still playing games, and I likely will be until I'm able to retire to Wuhu Island.
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Review: Klaus Lee – Thunderballs (Nintendo Switch)
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5 days ago

Review: Klaus Lee – Thunderballs (Nintendo Switch)

Wannabe action hero Klaus Lee may not have stood a chance in the ’80s, but gamers can finally experience his platforming adventures (and his magnificent mustache) in Klaus Lee – Thunderballs.
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Full Metal Schoolgirl attending Switch 2 in October
1 week ago

Full Metal Schoolgirl attending Switch 2 in October

If you’ve been wondering where those Switch 2 game announcements have been, you just haven’t been looking into the dystopian future of 2089 Japan. That’s where we’ll be meeting D3Publisher’s Full Metal Schoolgirl.
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Review: TRON: Catalyst (Nintendo Switch)
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2 weeks ago

Review: TRON: Catalyst (Nintendo Switch)

As long as everything looks like a rave is about to break out, Disney will slap their name on anything Tron related and return their attention to the next Pixar flop. That being the case, I have to say TRON: Catalyst is one of the franchise’s better game entries in a long time.
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Review: HITMAN World of Assassination – Signature Edition (Switch 2)
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3 weeks ago

Review: HITMAN World of Assassination – Signature Edition (Switch 2)

HITMAN World of Assassination – Signature Edition is a hard game to get into—not because it’s not fun, but because of prohibitive Internet requirements, excessive legalese, and numerous bugs. But when you’re able to execute a mission without interference, it’s wonderfully entertaining.
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Switch gamers, prepare to meet Klaus Lee – Thunderballs
3 weeks ago

Switch gamers, prepare to meet Klaus Lee – Thunderballs

It’s not often we get press releases as “outrageous” as today’s announcement that Klaus Lee – Thunderballs will be arriving on Nintendo Switch next week. So, when one comes in, we kind of have to share it.
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TRON: Catalyst’s I/O tower now open to Switch users
3 weeks ago

TRON: Catalyst’s I/O tower now open to Switch users

Flynn Lives! Maybe. We’ll learn more about that in October. In the meantime, Big Fan (a Devolver Digital publishing label), and developer Bithell Games have announced that the isometric action game TRON: Catalyst is now available on Nintendo Switch.
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Review: Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess (Switch 2)
8.5
3 weeks ago

Review: Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess (Switch 2)

Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess is exactly the type of game I was hoping we’d see on the Nintendo Switch 2. It’s big, beautiful, and surprising…at least for a while.
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RAIDOU Remastered release trailer is ready
4 weeks ago

RAIDOU Remastered release trailer is ready

The initial joy of the Nintendo Switch 2 release is beyond us, but that doesn’t mean we have nothing to look forward to. A clear example is RAIDOU Remastered: The Mystery of The Soulless Army, which is being released in Switch and Switch 2 versions on June 19th.
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The Switch 2 has Nintendo’s best system launch ever
4 weeks ago

The Switch 2 has Nintendo’s best system launch ever

It’s official; the Nintendo Switch 2 is popular. In just four days since its June 5th launch, the system sold more than 3.5 million units worldwide according to internal Nintendo sales data, making it the fastest-selling Nintendo game system ever.
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Review – 1f y0u’re a gh0st ca11 me here! (Nintendo Switch)
7.5
4 weeks ago

Review – 1f y0u’re a gh0st ca11 me here! (Nintendo Switch)

I love when entertainment catches me off guard. Books, movies, video games—one of the best things they can do is offer something new and unpredictable. That’s exactly what’s offered by 1f y0u’re a gh0st ca11 me here!
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No Sleep For Kaname Date preorders now open
1 month ago

No Sleep For Kaname Date preorders now open

Looking for something to fill that fancy new Switch 2 of yours? Looking for something to buy instead of that fancy new Switch 2? Spike Chunsoft has you covered either way when No Sleep For Kaname Date – From AI: THE SOMNIUM FILES releases on July 25th, with preorders available now
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Review: Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma (Nintendo Switch)
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1 month ago

Review: Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma (Nintendo Switch)

Once I was able to work past my standard JRPG inclinations and not fret too much over the efficiencies of my villages, I really, really had a great time with Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma. If this is the direction of future entries, I’ll have my short sword and terra tiller ready.
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New images for Bravely Default Flying Fairy HD Remaster
1 month ago

New images for Bravely Default Flying Fairy HD Remaster

One of the games I’m most excited to play on Nintendo’s powerful new Switch 2 system was originally released for the Nintendo 3DS in 2012. That’s not a knock on the Switch 2 launch-day lineup, but rather a nod towards the quality of Bravely Default.
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Don’t forget your HITMAN World of Assassination pre-order bonus
1 month ago

Don’t forget your HITMAN World of Assassination pre-order bonus

You’ll be picking up your Switch 2 next week, but do you know what you’re going to play? Mario Kart World will only drive you so far, but there’s another world to explore—a world of assassination.
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Review: Yasha: Legends of the Demon Blade (Nintendo Switch)
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2 months ago

Review: Yasha: Legends of the Demon Blade (Nintendo Switch)

I’ve developed a stronger appreciation for roguelites over the past few years. That’s why I appreciate Yasha: Legends of the Demon Blade. I just wish I liked it a bit more, too. It’s a good game, but it leans a bit too heavily towards the grind.
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Review: Spirit Valor (Nintendo Switch)
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2 months ago

Review: Spirit Valor (Nintendo Switch)

When I start a new retro RPG from the KEMCO / Exe Create combo, I do so with the knowledge I’ve likely been here before. Their games tend to be cut from the same cloth, but the better ones bring enough twists and charm to help them stand out. Spirit Valor, unfortunately, did not.
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Sonic joins the Nintendo Switch 2 launch day lineup
3 months ago

Sonic joins the Nintendo Switch 2 launch day lineup

Did you get your pre-order in for the Nintendo Switch 2 last night / this morning? If you were one of the lucky ones, you may be pleased to learn that Sonic will now be amongst the popular characters making an appearance on drop day.
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Review: The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy (Nintendo Switch)
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3 months ago

Review: The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy (Nintendo Switch)

There’s a lot I want to say about The Hundred Line: The Last Defense Academy, I just don’t know how to say it. This is partially because the premise and gameplay are so off the rails that it’s hard to wrap your head around everything. But good Lord, what fun it is to try!
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