When I received the press package for the game ‘Worbital’, I did not really know what to expect and I can safely say that I was not particularly excited. How wrong was I?! Worbital is a strategic action game set in space. This is the latest work of the small studio Team Jolly Roger in cooperation with Advanced Interactive Gaming. It is possible that you have heard about their previous game – Interplanetary, which received positive reviews on Steam platform.…
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A Post-Modern Review of YIIK for the Nintendo Switch
I was going to do a normal review of YIIK: A Post-Modern RPG. Then, a thought popped into my head: why? Why should a review of YIIK be normal? The game is not normal. Its a weird, weird, weird, very weird game. Its also a very raw game. So it deserves a weird, raw review. A Post-Modern review. Whatever that means. So, as Mario would say, here we goooooo! YIIK: A Post-Modern RPG has bugs. And I don’t mean in…
Read MoreVideo: What Happens When Peachette Saves Peach?
When Nintendo re-launched New Super Mario Bros U into it's deluxe form, they not only brought all of the original game plus New Super Luigi U onto one cartridge, but also included a brand new character, obtained by bringing Toadette to her final and most powerful form: Peachette. While some consider Peachette to be a cheat of sorts - which we cannot understand and talk about here - many are really enjoying using her throughout their adventures.
Read MoreReading Comics On The Nintendo Switch: A Look At InkyPen
InkyPen is an app on the Nintendo Switch that lets you read from a big library of comics for $7.99 a month. As a comic book fan, I was very interested to see what the service was like. I contacted InkyPen and asked if I could review the service. They said yes and I received a month long subscription. Here’s what I think of InkyPen so far. InkyPen is an app for the Nintendo Switch. For $7.99 per month, the…
Read MoreNo, Playing as Toadette / Peachette is not ‘Cheating’
The Internet can be a cesspool of negativity and hateful rhetoric, and while it's inevitable with politics and religion, it's always disappointing when that creeps into the video game world as well. The latest string of stupidity on the Internet stems from the launch of New Super Mario Bros U Deluxe, a remake of the Wii U game of the same name, with the inclusion of New Super Luigi U and one other important game play mechanic: the ability to play as Toadette / Peachette.
Read MoreThe Premium Price for New Super Mario Bros U Deluxe is Justified
It's fun to have unpopular opinion on the Internet because it can generate discussion, and while I imagine the abuse might pour in over this article, I still think it's something we should discuss. The premium price being charged for New Super Mario Bros U Deluxe is justified in my opinion, for a few reasons, most importantly the recouping of costs put into the original production and the total package value between New Super Mario Bros U and New Super Luigi U.
Read MoreTales of Vesperia – 5 Tips for Beginners
We have been playing Tales of Vesperia Definitive Edition for a few days now, and so far the joy and love we had for the title 10 years ago when it launched in the west on Xbox 360 is still there. The game still shows its age in certain places, but there has definitely been a fresh coat of paint, new voice acting, and much more! But not everyone had the oppertunity to play the original, which is why we want to put together a few tips for beginners! Let's dive in!
Read MoreFinal Fantasy 10/10-2 and Final Fantasy 12 Releasing on the Nintendo Switch and Xbox One in April
Final Fantasy 10/10-2 and Final Fantasy 12: The Zodiac Age being announced for the Nintendo Switch and Xbox One was a big deal. These games have never been released on a home console outside of the Playstation systems. So finally Nintendo and Microsoft fans will get to check these games out. But when are they coming out? Final Fantasy 10/10-2 will be coming to the Nintendo Switch and Xbox One on April 16th. Meanwhile, Final Fantasy 12: The Zodiac Age…
Read MoreYoshi’s Crafted World Gets A March Release Date
Last night, Nintendo announced that Yoshi’s Crafted World would be coming to the Nintendo Switch in March. They also debuted a new story trailer for the game! Yoshi’s Crafted World will be coming to the Nintendo Switch on March 29th! The new trailer, seen above, tells us the story of how Bowser Jr and his minion try to take a special gem-filled artifact from the Yoshis. They fail at that, however the gems get scattered around the world map and…
Read MoreLegend of Zelda A10 Headset from Astro
While we can all admit that the chat capabilities on the Nintendo Switch are less than ideal, it's still great to see companies coming together to release headsets that will work with your Nintendo Switch and mobile device, whether you are using it for audio calls while you play, or via the Nintendo Mobile application. Astro and Nintendo have teamed up to create the ideal, premium headset for Nintendo Switch fans. Let's take a look at the Legend of Zelda A10 Headset from Astro.
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