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Truth be told, because I was firmly on the side of Baldur’s Gate in great gaming debate of the late ’90s, I’ve never played a Diablo game. Now that I’ve played Diablo II on the Switch, I…well, I won’t say I was on the wrong team, but I can freely admit that bypassing Diablo was a mistake.
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Death’s Gambit: Afterlife is a fun 2D side scroller. It is a remake of the original Death’s Gambit. Afterlife brings the elements of old-school SNES and Genesis platformers while also …
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HIX: Puzzle Islands is a surprising game. It sets out to create a puzzle experience that’s fun, addictive, and tricky enough for adults but easy enough for kids. It’s a …
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Respected but not readily available until now, Gleylancer moves from the Mega Drive and Wii Virtual Console to the Nintendo Switch eShop. It might be the best shooter you’ve yet …
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The first ten minutes of No More Heroes 3 are very bizarre. It starts with Travis Touchdown reminiscing about a game called Deathman that he used to play as a …
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As the week draws to a close, it’s time to check out the latest offerings on the Nintendo Switch. This week’s new releases includes the highly anticipated return of Samus …
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I can’t resist a good cinematic platformer, and A Juggler’s Tale is one such game. What keeps it from greatness are its ease and cost relative to the amount of …
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For the last few years, the NBA 2K series has had a bit of a rough up and down. The highlights continue to be that the NBA 2K series is …
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G-Darius was originally released in 1997 for the Japanese arcades and then later ported to the PS1 and again for the PS2. G-Darius HD is the fourth installment of the …
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Hoa is a puzzle platformer that initially escaped my notice. But I was happy to accept a later review key offer, as the launch trailer impressed me greatly. As Strong …
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Ever since Overcooked, I’ve noticed a ton more co-op games on the market; some blatant Overcooked clones with a change of setting, and others trying something a bit different. KeyWe …
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Steel Assault brings 90s style arcade action to the Nintendo Switch, with a first-class audio/visual package. It also brings difficulty that, despite some admirable efforts, might only have genre enthusiasts …
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When watching Nintendo’s E3 Direct, Cruis’n Blast was the game that had me the most hyped. I’m a big fan of arcade racers, and Cruis’n was looking right up my …
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A Night at the Races isn’t quite what you’d expect from the title. It’s less of a race and more of a runner, and a very difficult one, at that. Unlike most runners, however, this one comes with a fairly intricate story to keep you involved between the levels.
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Nashville, TN – September 24, 2021 – Once again, apologies for the lateness in publishing Issue 58 — hoping to get back to a good cadence soon! Nintendo has been fairly quiet …
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If yesterday’s Nintendo Direct didn’t press all your gaming buttons, KOEI TECMO America has just placed another on the console. Touken Ranbu Warriors is coming to Nintendo Switch in May of 2022.
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Townscaper is a title full of potential that will sadly never get realized. It sums itself up better than I can, as “…an experimental passion project. More of a toy …
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There are so many awesome retro games that just haven’t held up over time—gameplay wise—and Spelunker is one of them. This time around, players get to experience the “HD Deluxe” version. Fans of the original will appreciate how great the game looks, and new players will get to experience this cute, fun adventure in a whole new light.
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