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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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A game with its sense of humour baked into its core, KinnikuNeko: Super Muscle Cat layers its signature goofiness over classic 2D platformer mechanics. The silliness kicks off before the …
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Vinebound: Tangled Together is a lighthearted action survival game developed by Riftpoint Entertainment and published by Silesia Games. You can play this title on your own or with a friend …
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This week on the Pure Nintendo Podcast, Jemma, Kirk, and Trev discuss the latest financial report from Nintendo, which details updated Switch sales numbers and forecasts what Nintendo hopes to …
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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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Breakout Beyond takes a time-honored gameplay formula and turns it sideways for longer playfields of brick-breaking action. It’s an entertaining way to pass the time, though much of the content …
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The premise of Skies Above is rather interesting; Leviathan wants to leave your world, but it needs help getting through all the feisty (and surprisingly damaging) flying orbs. This is where you come in, hero.
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We’re only one month from the release of the Switch 2 now, so it’s time to get excited! This week on the Pure Nintendo Podcast, Jemma and Kirk discuss the …
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This week on the Pure Nintendo Podcast, Jemma and Kirk discuss the Switch 2 pre-order situation that occured in North America last week.

Last week, we dedicated the entire …
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Star Overdrive is an action-adventure game for the Nintendo Switch. We first caught a glimpse of this speedy indie title during a Nintendo Partner Showcase in 2024. Now that it’s …
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This week’s eShop roundup includes the co-op stylings of Sunderfolk, which brings four local players together using mobile devices as a controller. Put your tactical RPG skills to the test …
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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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Beyond the Ice Palace 2 is an action platformer for the Nintendo Switch. It actually serves as a sequel to the 1988 Atari title, Beyond the Ice Palace. After such …
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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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A new twist on an old IP

Anyone at least in their 30s who loves run and guns should be familiar with the super popular SNK IP, Metal …
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This week on the Pure Nintendo Podcast, Jemma, Kirk, and Trev delve into the latest Nintendo Direct, this time featuring Mario Kart World.

Last week, we dicsussed the tricky …
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I Have No Mouth, and I Must Scream is set in a future world where only five humans are left alive, living inside a computer that has godlike power, hates humans, and exists only to torture these people. It’s not a happy tale, no.
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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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