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Articles 3 years ago
2021 Was the Year of Covid – and 2022 Will Be Too
New Years is usually the time when we reflect on the past 12 months. And in the case of 2021 one word sticks out: covid. It influenced our day-to-day lives, our politics, our jobs. It impacted our video games, and it will continue to do so. Sony and Nintendo released so few mainstream games last year, while Microsoft’s biggest title came along after a year’s delay. The already barren first years of the new console generation were about as bad…
Articles, News 3 years ago
Getting Excited for The Ranchers (Steam)
I'm a sucker for farming simulation titles, whether it's something more cartoony like Story of Seasons or more realistic like Farming Simulator 22. Still, anytime a new game in this genre gets announced, I'm all giddy, and that once again is true with The Ranchers, coming soon to Steam. Here are a few details (after the trailer)!
Articles 3 years ago
Headland Reaches the Nintendo Switch on January 13th
Headland, an upcoming colorful indie, is coming to the Nintendo Switch on January 13th. Check out a trailer for the game below and come back here for more information on the game and some thoughts on it! Headland will be coming to the Nintendo Switch on January 13th. According to a press release we received, the game is “fast-paced action set in a beautifully fantastical world”. Here’s the plot: “A powerful force has destroyed the Imagination Core inside Nor’s Headland,…
Articles, News 3 years ago
Skepticism around Pokémon Legends: Arceus – Is it Warranted?
One week, two episodes of The Best and Worst of Nintendo! If you missed our first discussion, we looked at my favourite games to play on Nintendo Switch in 2021. We are going full circle today and discussing something else - do I have the right to be skeptical of Pokémon Legends: Arceus?
Articles, News 3 years ago
Disney Classic Games – Jungle Book, Aladdin and The Lion King
When Disney and it’s development partners work together to bring a title to Nintendo Switch, you know it’s going to be something special, and generally, it’s happening for a fairly good reason. In 2019, The Walt Disney Company remade two of their iconic, classic animated titles into live action pictures. In 2021, they built on that game collection and added The Jungle Book. Let’s take a look. Before jumping into the Jungle Book, it’s worth noting that due to popular…
Articles 3 years ago
LEGO Super Mario – Luigi’s Mansion Expansion Set (video)
Need more Lego Mario fun? Then you’ll want to check out the newest expansion sets: Luigi’s Mansion! Here’s a video showing the sets. Stick around for all the details and some thoughts on them. Lego Super Mario has new expansion sets: Luigi’s Mansion! There are three new sets: Luigi’s Mansion Haunt and Seek, Lab and Poltergust, and Mansion Entryway. The three sets give you the full Luigi’s Mansion experience. Haunt and Seek is $79.99 and includes 4 new characters and…
Articles, News 3 years ago
Late to the Party, But Minecraft Walt Disney World is Fantastic
Have you wanted to travel to Disney World but the pandemic is limiting your options? Or is the ever increasing ticket prices making the dream vacation a continual dream instead of a reality? Then perhaps you need to grab a 29.99 CAD copy of Minecraft, drop around 13.00 on the Disney World pack, and enjoy the sites of Walt Disney World without the guests!
Articles 3 years ago
Start Your Own Business This Year!
Making the decision to start your own business isn’t an easy one to make. There are a lot of considerations to make and you have to decide whether the sacrifice of your time and sanity will be worth it. It’s a leap of faith to own your own business, but if it’s an idea that excites you, then you might be ready to push away from your comfort zone and start out by yourself. It takes a lot of work,…
Articles 3 years ago
The video game format that generates a casino-like effect on young people
Once again, video game “reward boxes” are in the eye of the storm: a study by the University of Cordoba (Spain) confirmed that they generate casino-like sensations in players. 45.5% of the people who took part in the survey said they felt “guilty” after spending money, while 50% felt uneasy and 17% had no control. How it works A person enters a game. They put money in and open a “reward box”. He may get a big prize, or he…
Articles, News 3 years ago
Best and Worst of Nintendo – My Favourite Games in 2021
I played a ton of Nintendo Switch in 2021 due to me getting my YouTube channel off the ground, but I think some of my favourite games of the year might surprise you. You won't find Metroid Dread on this years list, nor will you find New Pokemon Snap. You will, however, find things like...Tony Hawk Pro Skater 1 & 2?! Let's take a look!