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I’m a huge Picross fan; I think it’s one of the best logic puzzles out there. Tents and Trees piqued my interest by taking that classic formula and shaking it …
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GrimGrimoire OnceMore is a port of a PlayStation 2 game from 2007. I do like a good tower defense game, so I was intrigued by the Switch update, but my enthusiasm was met with some mixed realizations while playing the game.
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The Pillars of the Earth is a point-and-click adventure game adapted from Ken Follett’s novel of the same name. The game follows multiple narratives while telling the greater story of the building of a grand Gothic Cathedral. But does the story work on the Switch?
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This week’s eShop update for the Nintendo Switch brings us the classic strategy adventure title GrimGrimoire OnceMore. It follows the adventures of Lillet Blan through a towering academy for mages. …
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Nashville, TN – March 30, 2023 – In a move nearly a decade in the making, Pure Nintendo Magazine is returning to print subscriptions! While PNM has continued in dozens of …
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First things first, is there a game out there with a better title than Ninja JaJaMaru: The Great Yokai Battle +Hell? If there is, I haven’t said its name out loud. Second things second, this game is as much fun as its title.
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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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