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New SteamWorld Build Gameplay

Yesterday, IGN showed off a little bit more of Steamworld Build, the upcoming new Steamworld game from Thunderful Games. Take a look at the footage than come back here for our thoughts on it. Steamworld Build is coming out for the Nintendo Switch and other systems this year! When the game was revealed, my jaw dropped. I wasn’t expecting this type of game out of the Steamworld franchise. I love that Thunderful Games is willing to experiment with the Steamworld…

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Blanc is Out Now For Nintendo Switch

Blanc, a black and white game about a wolf cub and a fawn is out now for Nintendo Switch eshop! Check out the launch trailer below along with our thoughts on the game. Blanc is out now on the Nintendo Switch eshop! The game is completely black and white, its so beautiful, and feature a wolf cub and a fawn going on a journey in snow covered wilderness. Blanc looks so amazing! The game feature co-op, local and online, and…

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JAKKS Pacific Announces Super Mario Bros. Movie Toys

The animated Super Mario Bros. Movie is right around the corner. And you know what that means…TOYS. Brand new toys based on the new movie have been revealed by JAKKS Pacific. Let’s talk about them! Super Mario Bros movie toys are coming very soon! Wave 1 will feature Mario, Luigi, Princess Peach, and Toad. Each figure will have an accessory with them, like Mario’s plunger or Luigi’s flashlight. These figures will cost $19.99. Then there’s the Bowser figure! Bowser has…

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Blast From the Gameboy Past

During the Nintendo Direct on Wednesday, it was revealed that Gameboy and Gameboy Advance games were coming to the Switch Online Services that night. We’ve checked the available titles out so far. What do we think of Gameboy and Gameboy Advance games on the Switch? My favorite announcement from Wednesday’s Nintendo Direct was the reveal of Gameboy and Gameboy Advance games coming to the Switch Online services. Now that I’ve tried them, here are my thoughts on the games available:…

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Sea of Stars Demo Thoughts

We’ve known about Sea of Stars for a little bit now. It always looked like a nice looking retro inspired rpg. During last night Direct, it got a spotlight and a demo! I’ve played the demo now and have some thoughts on it. How is Sea of Stars? Sea of Stars is an indie rpg inspired by classic like Chrono Trigger. The previews I’ve seen for it last night and before looked really good. That said, I wasn’t prepared at…

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Hello Again Metroid Prime

There had been rumors of Metroid Prime Remastered but I didn’t believe them. So I was shocked when the game was announced during last nights Direct and even more shocked when it was released on the same day. And guess what? I’m reviewing the game! Here are my first impressions of Metroid Prime Remastered for the Nintendo Switch. Metroid Prime was one of the game’s that convinced me to buy a Gamecube. I remember seeing it at a K-Mart. They…

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More Thoughts From Me Special Edition: What A Direct!

Tonight we had a Nintendo Direct. And it started off…not too good actually. I was wondering why they were even having a Nintendo Direct. Then things started to happen. Let’s talk about it! When tonight’s Nintendo Direct started…well I wasn’t impressed. Sure Pikmin 4 looked neat. And Bayonetta spinoff looked good. But it was just like “Why Nintendo? Why are we doing this?” Oh ye of little faith right? The Nintendo Direct started to turn around when a demo for…

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LEGO Roses a Great Gift?

In what might be the most unassuming LEGO box ever, LEGO has released a brand new set just in time or Valentines Day - this time around instead of a full bouquet of flowers, or a succulents, or even an orchid, LEGO is instead providing fans with two small LEGO roses in a tiny little box.

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Will Nintendo Announce a Date for Advanced Wars 1 & 2?

If there is one thing we know about Nintendo, it is that they have a AA game ready to release at a drop of a hat. Advanced Wars 1 & 2 was indefinitely postponed when the war in Ukraine began, and while some are wondering if Nintendo will release it soon - and announce it during today's direct - I'm not entirely convinced that will happen.

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The CMA Could’ve Blocked. They Didn’t.

The CMA in the UK has given its initial verdict on Microsoft’s purchase of Activision – and it’s not necessarily good news. But it isn’t bad news either. The CMA has basically said that the potential of removing Call of Duty from PlayStation could cause harm to consumers, and the purchase would make it difficult for other companies to break into the cloud gaming market. These don’t really stand up to scrutiny. That’s okay, because this isn’t a final decision.…

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