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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: Yurukill: The Calumniation Games (Nintendo Switch)
8.5
3 years ago

Review: Yurukill: The Calumniation Games (Nintendo Switch)

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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Square Enix bringing NieR:Automata and Harvestella to Switch
3 years ago

Square Enix bringing NieR:Automata and Harvestella to Switch

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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Persona for Nintendo Switch is happening
3 years ago

Persona for Nintendo Switch is happening

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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Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Nintendo Direct airing Wednesday
3 years ago

Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Nintendo Direct airing Wednesday

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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Atari Mania sweeps the Switch this summer
4 years ago

Atari Mania sweeps the Switch this summer

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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Review: Eiyuden Chronicle: Rising (Nintendo Switch)
7
4 years ago

Review: Eiyuden Chronicle: Rising (Nintendo Switch)

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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Nintendo Release Reader – June 13, 2022
4 years ago

Nintendo Release Reader – June 13, 2022

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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Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles now available
4 years ago

Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles now available

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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Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes demo now available
4 years ago

Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes demo now available

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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Review: Touken Ranbu Warriors (Nintendo Switch)
6
4 years ago

Review: Touken Ranbu Warriors (Nintendo Switch)

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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Nintendo Release Reader – June 3, 2022
4 years ago

Nintendo Release Reader – June 3, 2022

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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Nintendo Release Reader – May 27, 2022
4 years ago

Nintendo Release Reader – May 27, 2022

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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Review: Legend of Ixtona (Nintendo Switch)
5.5
4 years ago

Review: Legend of Ixtona (Nintendo Switch)

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 announces product showcase, Switch release for Hundred Heroes
4 years ago

505 Games announces product showcase, Switch release for Hundred Heroes

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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Nintendo Release Reader – May 13, 2022
4 years ago

Nintendo Release Reader – May 13, 2022

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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Review: Bush Hockey League (Nintendo Switch)
5.5
4 years ago

Review: Bush Hockey League (Nintendo Switch)

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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Review: RiffTrax: The Game (Nintendo Switch)
8
4 years ago

Review: RiffTrax: The Game (Nintendo Switch)

RiffTrax: The Games is basically an updated and licensed version of What the Dub?!, which was originally a knockoff of RiffTrax to begin with. Both games are developed by Wide Right Interactive, and both can be a lot of fun with the crowd…or beverages.
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Roguelike Rogue Lords ready for Switch gamers
4 years ago

Roguelike Rogue Lords ready for Switch gamers

Ever watched any of the myriad shows about demon hunting and though that maybe the demons are getting the short end of the stick? Well, so does the Devil, and he’s out to exact some 18th century revenge.
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