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KOEI TECMO America has provided some more details on the locations players will be visiting throughout FATAL FRAME: Mask of the Lunar Eclipse. This one looks to be heaven for urban explorers…or hell, I guess, depending upon your perspective.
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Mario Kart 8 Deluxe has been the gift that’s kept on giving this year. The latest round of DLC has arrived just in time for Christmas, perfectly suited for the …
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Wondering what we’ve been playing lartely? The Pure Nintendo playlist is back with a deep dive into the games on everyone’s most-played list.

We’re enjoying a wide variety of titles, …
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Now, this is a unique game. Buddy Simulator 1984 for the Nintendo Switch is a retro throwback with a difference. It’s not about those wonderfully pixelated ‘90s graphics; it’s not …
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The weekend is here and that means it’s time to check out the latest additions to the Nintendo Switch eShop! This week’s highlights include the legendary loot of Dragon Quest …
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Every now and then, there’s a game that speaks to you. Once Upon a Jester is that game for me. The humor had me laughing out loud. I found myself …
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How many kart games does the Switch need? Well, the Smurfs have thrown their name in as a contender. And while it executes the kart mechanics fairly competently, there’s just …
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“3D-Platformer and Collect-a-Thon” games aren’t actually all that abundant on Switch, making Super Kiwi 64 a welcome addition. Teased at the end of Beeny, this forgoes that game’s SNES aesthetic …
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I’ve played ARK: Survival Evolved on Xbox, PlayStation, and PC through Steam, so I wanted to see how it would hold up on Switch. ARK: Ultimate Survivor Edition, or ARK for short, is a …
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Harvestella seeks to engage fans of both JRPGs and farming sims, but will the watered down approach turn away hardcore fans of either? All is revealed in our review, just one click away!
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For some reason when starting this review, I think of a line found in the movie Mad Max: Fury Road. As the film’s villain tries to catch the heroes, one …
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Welcome back to the Pure Nintendo Podcast. We’re back to bring you the latest from the team, including our usual amiibo update, a Pokémon discussion, and a special interview with …
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Doraemon Story of Seasons: Friends of the Great Kingdom is a farming simulation game for the Nintendo Switch. It’s somehow both a spin-off and a sequel, bringing the second quirky …
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I think I understand what McPixel 3 is going for here. I was there when adventure games carried the day, so I’m used to the oblique approach required to solve their puzzles. But a mashup of ’90s adventures and microgames of WarioWare? Is this a thing people wanted?
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It’s time for the latest eShop roundup! This week’s highlights includes the card-based title Inscryption, a rogulike full of secrest, puzzles and horror. Are you ready to embark upon this …
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With a focus on Red/Blue/Green/Yellow and Gold/Silver/Crystal, Kirstie, Trev and Justin start a new series on the Pokémon franchise.
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Aquarist is a simulation game developed for the Nintendo Switch and published by Ultimate Games. As far as aquarium sims go, you can do a lot in this one. However, …
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As far as clowns go, I’m not terrified of them, but they are a little creepy. The only clown I can think of that I’ve ever actually liked is Krusty …
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