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When we wrote up our “hands on” with Toy Soldiers HD in June of 2021, it was supposed to receive a Switch release the following August. Ends up the month was right, it’s the year that was off.
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I don’t know exactly how to talk about Yurukill: The Calumniation Games. It does so much, and caught me so completely off guard, that any approach to summarizing it seems inaccurate. The only thing I can say with certainty is that I really enjoyed playing it.
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NieR:Automata: The End of YoRHa Edition was a pretty safe bet for today’s Nintendo Direct Mini: Partner Showcase. Square Enix’s surprise for the day came in the form of their brand-new life simulation RPG, Harvestella.
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The big announcement to close today’s Nintendo Direct Mini: Partner Showcase is that ATLUS is finally bringing the critically acclaimed Persona 5 Royal, Persona 4 Golden and Persona 3 Portable to Nintendo gamers.
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We’re just a little over a month away from the launch of Xenoblade Chronicles 3 for the Switch, and Nintendo wants to make sure you’re good and hyped (as if JRPG fans aren’t already losing their mind from the wait).
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I’m old enough to remember the Intellivision vs. Atari wars of the early ’80s. I fought on the losing side of that war (“once you compare, you’ll know”), but that doesn’t mean I can’t honor the victor. This is especially true when they announce a game like Atari Mania.
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If Eiyuden Chronicle: Rising proves anything, it’s that there’s something to be said for spunk. This action adventure game from 505 Games may serve as a precursor to the forthcoming JRPG Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes, but it manages to stand pretty well on its own.
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Good thing we waited until the weekend was over to post our latest Nintendo Release Reader, as many new Switch games have been announced since Friday. Check out the list below to see what you have to look forward to in the coming months.
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Nearly 20 years after its initial release, Baldur’s Gate: Dark Alliance 2 is finally coming to a Nintendo system. Interplay Entertainment (IPLY) and Wizards of the Coast will be release the remastered version of Baldur’s Gate: Dark Alliance 2 for Nintendo Switch and other consoles this summer.
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The Blade of Demon Destruction can now be wielded by Switch gamers with today’s release of Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles on Nintendo Switch.
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Can’t wait until the end of the month to return to Fódlan? Don’t! Nintendo announced today that a demo of Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes is now available in the Nintendo eShop.
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In Touken Ranbu Warriors, a collection of 15 swords in human form use Musou gameplay to stop the History Retrograde Army from traveling through time to mess up the course of history. And man, do they look good doing it!
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This week’s roundup of upcoming Nintendo Switch releases includes the inaccurately named Pro Gymnast Simulator, the ruggedly named Ruggnar, and the “brandedly” named Star Wars: Knights of the something or other. Read on for more good stuff.
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It’s a holiday weekend in the United States, and what better way to enjoy it than by checking out games that won’t be available until after the long weekend’s over
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Legend of Ixtona is a typical KEMCO JRPG, this time featuring turn-based battles fought on an isometric grid. The abilities to hire customizable characters and invest in your village add some unique elements, but is it enough to help this game stand out?
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505 Games will be holding their first-ever digital products showcase on May 17th at 9am EDT. Oh, and they’d also like you to know that Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes has been officially confirmed for the Nintendo Switch.
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One week and a day late means we’ve got a lot to cover, especially considering this week’s Indie World Showcase. So, let’s get right to it, shall we?
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Just like a real bush hockey league, the quality of this sim leaves quite a bit to be desired. But despite its faults, the game’s love for the look and attitude of ’70s-era minor league hockey culture may be enough to win over fans.
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