About Kirk Hiner

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Retail pre-orders for Nintendo Switch 2 are set to open on April 24, 2025, in the U.S. and Canada. The other good news is that the prices remain unchanged. The same can’t be said for accessories, however…or for the future.
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If you anticipate needing a firmer grasp on the Switch 2 Joy-Con when the new console is released this June, JSAUX is adding the JoyVerse Series Joy-Con Grip for Switch 2 to their lineup.
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Take a look at the provided screen captures for Everhood 2 and you’ll know there’s something more to this game. Well, there is, and that “something more” never quits surprising and challenging.
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Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition is a remarkable achievement on the Nintendo Switch. This isn’t a surprise; the original was a remarkable achievement on the Wii U. Some original development decisions, however, still prevent it from becoming a series best.
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No Sleep For Kaname Date – From AI: THE SOMNIUM FILES is coming to Nintendo Switch on July 25th. And if you’re not familiar with the series, Spike Chunsoft is providing some financial incentives to help you catch up.
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A surprise entry in today’s Nintendo Direct was ATLUS’s announcement that Devil Summoner: Raidou Kuzunoha vs. The Soulless Army is being reborn as RAIDOU Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army.
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GDC 2025 was held in San Francisco last week, and First Break Labs was there to show off their upcoming releases. Pure Nintendo wasn’t on hand for a visit, but we did hop onto Discord for a demo of two games they’ll be sending our way: ILA: A Frosty Guide and Baseless.
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Atelier Yumia: The Alchemist of Memories & the Envisioned Land is a step forward in the Atelier series, but not everyone’s going to like the direction it’s taking. It feels like it’s starting to leave certain core elements—and Nintendo hardware—behind.
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Kamikaze Lassplanes—thus named because the planes are the lasses and the…well, I’m not sure about the kamikaze part—leans heavily into its visual novel gameplay and ecchi art. It also serves up an engaging story and fun shoot ’em up combat throughout.
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