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We’ve reached the point of the Nintendo Switch lifecycle where just about anything can make it onto the platform. This can be a great thing, as it allows a wide …
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Caverns of Mars Recharged is an arcade shooter for the Nintendo Switch. More accurately, it’s a reimagined version of the classic 1981 Atari title. A lot has changed in the …
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The Legend of Gwen is a 3D Platformer from WiwiGameStudio. You play as Gwen, a cute witch trying to get back at the ‘Evil’ that disrupted her welcome party at …
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Gamers know full well that Sonic the Hedgehog has some pretty slick moves. But dance moves? We’ll find out for sure when Samba de Amigo: Party Central releases this summer.
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Music makes the world go round, but what happens when the music stops? Rytmos is an interstellar puzzle game where the player creates music by completing puzzles using a series …
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In last week’s episode of the Pure Nintendo Podcast, Trev and Jem discuss the upcoming PAX East conference and why Zelda isn’t making an appearance. We also look at the …
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Atelier Ryza 3: Alchemist of the End & the Secret Key adjusts the JRPG series’ gameplay formula in numerous ways—some subtle and some dramatic. Do the changes work? Let’s go on a summer adventure to find out!
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It’s time to reveal what’s new on the Nintendo Switch eShop. This week’s highlights include MLB The Show 23, the latest iteration of the successful baseball series. This version is …
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Like many Nintendo fans, I hadn’t played a single Legend of Heroes game until Trails of Cold Steel III hit the Switch in 2020. I’ve since played each of the Switch releases, and The Legend of Heroes: Trails to Azure is one of the best.
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Which games is the Pure Nintendo team playing this week? Our weekly playlist is here to reveal all, with a little of this and a little of that. Let’s get …
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Planet Cube: Edge is a platformer for the Nintendo Switch. That simple statement belies what’s beneath the surface: a challenging and addictive title that should scratch the itch for genre …
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Kirby is adorable; there’s no mistaking that. The pink puffball has been gracing our screens since 1992, making this his 31st anniversary in the industry. Now, the cutest platforming hero …
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It’s that time of week! The eShop has been updated with loads of new content to peruse. This week’s highlight is Bayonetta Origins, telling the story of how the witch …
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Nadir is a card-based battle game featuring deck building, multiple ways to attack, and a rather ingenious combat mechanism I don’t think I’ve seen before…
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Have you ever played a game and asked yourself why? Why does this exist? Why did someone make a game on Switch that doesn’t work? Why am I so angry …
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Taking care of children can be hard, especially when you’re a giant monster whose job is to prevent a little girl from crying as you both venture through the underworld. As Meg’s Monster, that’s precisely your job.
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Take a trip back in time with this pair of retro RPG classics, never released outside of Japan. Ninja JajaMaru: The Lost RPGs, is a bundle featuring two games: The Ninja Skill Book (’89) and The Legend of the Golden Castle (’90).
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This year is off to a big start, with so many gaming delights to tempt us. If you’re wondering which games the team is playing lately, our Pure Nintendo playlist …
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