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Straight away, there are multiple things I don’t like about Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition. I didn’t like them when I reviewed the Macintosh release in 2014, and I don’t like them now. But with the initial shock of Lara’s dark turn a decade out of the way, it’s easier to enjoy the game for what it is.
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Late ’90s Paris—an auspicious time and starting point for my all-time favorite globetrotting graphic adventure: Broken Sword. This Reforged version is “substantially enhanced,” with improvements varying in quality, especially for …
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The press kit for GRID Legends: Deluxe Edition highlights compatibly with the Switch 2-compatible GameCube controller’s analog triggers. If you’re the type of racing gamer who cares about such things, this is definitely the game for you.
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Cassette Boy is a puzzle RPG for the Nintendo Switch. It features a top-down perspective, ticklish brain teasers, and a pixel-based world. Is it worth exploring?

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Ninja Gaiden II (known as Shadow Warrior II elsewhere) is a critically acclaimed NES sequel. Released in 1990 (arguably peak NES in North America), it had to compete with a …
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Cool Boarders is among the first wave of titles for the surprising new Console Archives series. Subtitled “Exciting Snowboard Game,” I imagine this would’ve generated some excitement had I rented …
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This week on the Pure Nintendo Podcast, Jemma, Trev, and Kirk break down the latest Nintendo Direct, a Partner Showcase that highlighted over 30 games for the Switch and Switch …
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Here we are with the official list of Pure Nintendo’s Top 10 Games of 2025. We (and you) may differ on the rankings, but I think we can all agree that each of them is a worthy addition to your Nintendo game library.
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A masterclass in short and simple yet incredibly effective horror, Dollmare is a game contained fully within the plunging shadows of a creepy doll factory where you are a quality …
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KOEI TECMO and Team NINJA have announced that Camera Obscura operators will be able to get started a bit early. A Switch 2 demo for FATAL FRAME II: Crimson Butterfly REMAKE will be available March 5th.
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Hextreme Void is an action game developed by Double Mizzlee and published by Eastasiasoft. If you enjoy bullet-hell games, then this title will be up your alley. However, time spent …
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Dynasty Warriors: Origins offers the most intense musou combat Nintendo gamers have ever experienced. It’s also the most complex, and the management details will lessen the thrill for some players.
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Welcome to 2026! We hope the new year is off to a grand start. The Nintendo eShop certainly doesn’t rest, despite a slightly quieter update than usual this week. Apart …
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RANDOMAX is a vertical shoot ‘em up developed by ASTRO PORT and published by Sanuk Inc. It’s a brief roguelite where no two playthroughs are the same between the weapons …
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Another year is here and that means it’s time for our yearly Nintendo predictions! Put on your thinking caps 🧢 and join us as we try to guess what Nintendo …
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Hero Seekers is a JRPG developed by Vanguard and published by KEMCO. This title contains a linear gameplay path, a decent story with interesting character backgrounds, and turn-based strategy combat. …
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Absolum is a roguelite beat ‘em up developed by Supamonks and DotEmu and published by DotEmu. With multiple characters to choose from, local and online co-op, and multiple paths to …
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I have no memory of playing Montezuma’s Revenge when it was originally released for various systems in 1984. I had access to two of those systems, but not to this game. Had I, I likely wouldn’t have taken on Montezuma’s Revenge – The 40th Anniversary Edition.
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