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In nine and a half weeks, the next generation begins. First the Xbox Series consoles will be on shelves, followed swiftly by the PlayStation 5. Nine and a half short weeks, and most of the stuff we know about these devices has still come via dodgy Twitter profiles and 4chan posts. It’d be easy to blame coronavirus or some dripfeed method of teasing, but it’s simpler than that: video game marketing is broken – and those dodgy Twitter profiles are…

You may have seen it in insider leaks, from the booklets in controllers or even on leaflets for Gamepass, but Microsoft have finally decided to announce the Xbox Series S. The worst kept secret in gaming is also shaping up to be the best value entry into the next generation. At just $299/£250 you get a console that will play all next-generation games with a target of 1080p. Since the advert boasts 100 games on Gamepass, I think it’s safe…

Nintendo revealed Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity for Nintendo Switch today! We have first footage, details, and thoughts on the game below. Wow! What an unexpected reveal today. We had no hint at all that Nintendo and Koei Tecmo would be making a new Hyrule Warriors game. And even bigger than that is that the game is set in the Breath of the Wild universe and 100 years before the first game. We are going to get to see what…

Its been awhile since I last played Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom. I admit I forgotten that I even played it till now. I tried the demo again, loved it and since it was on sale and I had the Playstation 4 credit, I decided to pick the game up. And its an absolutely wonderful cartoon…I mean game! Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom is like a playable cartoon. The graphics are very animated cartoon like and absolutely wonderful.…

Oddworld Stranger’s Wrath is one of my favorite Oddworld games. It is so different from the other ones: it has no Abe, a “wild west” setting, a weapon with live ammo, and other very unique things. And tomorrow Stranger’s Wrath will be getting a Collector’s Edition for Nintendo Switch via Limited Run Games! Oddworld Stranger’s Wrath will be getting a collector’s edition for Nintendo Switch tomorrow. The collector’s edition will include the Nintendo Switch game, a soundtrack, three art cards,…

Did you like platformers on the Nintendo 64 or Gamecube (or PS1/PS2)? Then you may want to check out Ary and the Secret of Seasons on the Nintendo Switch! Here’s our review. Ary and the Secret of Seasons is an action/adventure/platformer indie game. The gameplay is fun and it runs mostly well, with only the occasional issues. Some minor issues: once the character was running weird, she had her arms out like she was acting like an airplane, and sometimes…

Introduction The current COVID-19 pandemic has forced many people to retreat into the safety of their homes. This in turn gives them a lot of time—time they need to pass somehow. For many, video games are the best way to pass the time and take their mind off of world events. Gaming is perhaps the best form of long-term entertainment someone can find in their daily life, especially during this pandemic. But with such a large influx of players both…

Back in the Super Nintendo days, I picked up a game called Super Mario All Stars which collected all three orignal Super Mario Bros games plus the Lost Levels. I was so excited to play it and I loved it. And now the collection is on the Nintendo Switch online service. So how is it? Nintendo added the Super Mario All-Stars collection to the Nintendo Switch Online service today as part of the Mario 35th anniversary celebration. I’ve played it…

Oh my god. I’m older than Mario?! 35 Years Ago, Mario jumped onto the scene and the world of video games was never the same. And now Nintendo is celebrating Mario’s big anniversary is a major way. My impressions of today’s Mario Nintendo Direct are below! I’ve always liked Mario. My very first game ever (or at least the first one I remember playing) was Super Mario Bros/Duck Hunt for the NES. Duck Hunt was neat but Super Mario Bros…

The rumors have been rampant this year that Nintendo would be doing a lot to celebrate the 30th Anniversary of Super Mario, but what we got today was above and beyond what anyone probably thought. We will have breakdowns of all the different games and products coming from Nintendo, including our first impressions of them, but for now, here are the highlights courtesy of Nintendo of Canada PR!