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Not every game on Nintendo Switch is going to get a dedicated Nintendo Switch 2 version, and for most games that’s perfectly OK. What is happening, though, is most games are getting a nice boost on Nintendo Switch 2 regardless of what update has come out, and none-of-those improvements are more noticeable than in Disney Dreamlight Valley. We’ve been playing Disney Dreamlight Valley since the game originally launched, and Gameloft has supported GamesReviews well with review codes and more to…

Resource management and contract fulfillment games are a lot of fun, and I love when completing contracts provides ongoing rewards as you play. Tabriz has this in spades, and while the experience was may be a bit lighter than I would want regularly, it’s a great game to take out with people who don’t love heavy, long experiences. With a quick play time and early to learn rules, Tabriz is incredibly approachable, despite a 14+ rating on the box (which…

On Wednesday, Animal Crossing fans got a surprise: Nintendo released the free Animal Crossing New Horizons update a day early. And then on Thursday, the Switch 2 edition update was released. We checked out both of these updates and now have some early thoughts on them. The free Animal Crossing New Horizons update and the Switch 2 edition are both out now. I checked them out and now have some early thoughts on them. Let’s start with the Switch 2…

One of my goals in 2026 is to write a few more series’ of articles, one of which will be focused on crowd funding opportunities available. These will happen as I see projects I’m interested in; we will look at new projects – perhaps 2 or 3 per article – and projects you can still late pledge for, so let’s dive in things for this week! Mountain Goats: Legacy Mountain Goats is a really fun, small box game from AllPlay…

Ever wanted to play poker cooperatively? Me neither, not because I didn’t want to, but because I would be asking myself, who plays poker cooperatively!? Well, with The Gang, now you can. Using a standard deck of cards, The Gang has players working together in a really unique way, and while I didn’t think it would work when it was originally pitched to me, I’ve come to really enjoy it! The game uses standard Texas Holdem poker rules, but if…

Alongside the launch of the Nintendo Switch 2 version of Animal Crossing, there is also a significant free update for the game as well. Let’s dive into everything that is new, and stay tuned for our impressions in the next few days! Animal Crossing New Horizons: Nintendo Switch 2 Edition Alongside what I would assume will be performance and graphical enhancements for the game, Nintendo Switch 2 owners are going to get a few added benefits after updating the game.…

For better or for worse, Zoo On looks like a kids game, but it packs a bit of depth and strategy you might not realize by looking at the cover. Zoo On isn’t my favourite game to play, and it’s one that probably will get played less each year than other titles, but yet still one I plan to keep around for a little while. The game does invest in a them I’m excited about – you’ll be playing animal…

Disney Cruise Line vacations are not inexpensive, but the value you get on a cruise is definitely worth it in my opinion. We have been enjoying the entertainment on Disney Cruise Line for well over a decade, and next week we sail for the first time as Platinum guests! But why do I think there is so much value? Let’s take a look! First and foremost, this is not about which cruise line is best. I’ve only ever sailed on…

Board games have always been popular, although most people think about Monopoly, Scrabble or Clue. Modern board games are a bit more niche, but are becoming increasingly sought after experiences for families and friends. Are there good benefits to playing board games? One reason I know that board games are becoming more popular? Walk into a café in Berlin, a library in Toronto, or a living room in São Paulo, and you’re as likely to see people hunched over cardboard…

A few days ago, I purchased I Am Future: Cozy Apocalypse Survival and while I wasn’t expecting much, I do love a cozy crafting game, and love a survival game even more. I’ve played hundreds of hours of games like Conan and ARK: Survival Evolved, but I Am Future is giving of a much cozier, much less hostile vibe. That isn’t to say there are not things to be concerned about. When nighttime roles around, creatures will come out, and…