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Mario Kart 8 Preview

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe launches next week, and multiple websites are pushing out their various previews and reviews. While we do get the opportunity to review most of Nintendo’s products – they did send us a Switch after all! – there are the odd moments where demands far exceeds supply. As a rerelease on a new platform, this appeared to be one of those situations. Don’t worry though, as we will be picking up our own copy next week, and…

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Attack of the “Retro” RPG: A Preview of Dragon Sinker for 3DS

Back in the NES days, I wasn’t an rpg fan. It wasn’t till years later with Final Fantasy 7 that became an rpg fan. And after I really got into rpgs, I went back and was able to appreciate and like the older rpgs. So whenever an indie developer, say KEMCO for instance, puts together a game in the “retro” rpg style I’m excited. Dragon Sinker for the 3DS (Developed by KEMCO) came out last week. It is a new…

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The (Animal) Gods Look Good: A Preview of Animal Gods for Wii U

The Wii U isn’t dead yet. Indie Developers are still, slowly, bringing games to the Wii U. I have had the chance to play one of the more recent Indie games for the Wii U, Animal Gods, thanks to the developer providing me with a review code for the game. I am not yet ready to write a review for Animal Gods, but here is a short preview of the game. Animal Gods for the Wii U came out on…

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More Thoughts From Me #60: Link’s Wild Wii U Adventure

I can’t stop playing Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. I’ve put a lot of hours into the game so far and I’m having a ton of fun. Here’s the twist though: I’m playing Breath of the Wild on the Wii U. I can’t afford a Switch yet. I wasn’t about to wait to play the new Zelda until I got that system. So I bought the game for the Wii U. How is the game so far? Here…

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Farming Simulator – Getting Through the First Hours

For many people, Farming Simulator 2017 can be some what intimidating, and for good reason – there is a lot to think about, a lot to know, and often, multiple ways to do any one given job. I’ve always felt this series has been harder to attach to then other simulator titles, but I managed, and here is how! Initially, your first few hours within the game will be limited by the funds you have and getting those first crops…

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Helping the Friendly Monsters: A Look At Gurumin 3D for 3DS

3D action platformers seem to be making a comeback these days. For awhile, we were seeing mostly just 2D platformers, but now 3D platformers seem like all the rage. Gurumin 3D: A Monstrous Adventure for the 3DS is a 3D action platformer, but its also has rpg and puzzle elements too. The game is out now for the 3DS eshop. We received a review code for the game, however our review isn’t ready yet. We wanted to give you a…

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Paper Mario Color Splash Never Takes Itself Too Seriously

If there is one thing that you can always count on in Paper Mario games, its that the games will have a dash of humor and always keep things light. In Paper Mario games, you just never know what wacky character or place you’ll visit next. From what I’ve seen of Color Splash so far, this is more true than ever with Nintendo’s newest entry in the series! Paper Mario Color Splash never takes itself too seriously. You can see…

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Download The Difference: A Splat The Difference Preview

I always look forward to a new Lightwood Game’s eshop release! The developer always creates quality games. When I heard they were creating a spot the difference 3DS game with download play included, I was very interested in it. Lightwood Games recently provided me with a review copy of this new game. It is called Splat the Difference. My review isn’t ready yet, but I thought I’d give you a preview of the game! How am I liking Splat the…

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ReCore – First Impressions

This morning the review embargo for ReCore lifted ahead of its launch tomorrow, and based on what I’m seeing, reviews are very mixed. We’ve played it for 4 or 5 hours so far, and while the game begins on a big high, things begin to crumble quickly. Early, everything in ReCore feels outstanding. Finding the collectibles is a blast, using your robot allies is fun, the puzzles are engaging for the most part, and things look and sound great. After…

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Throw Away Those 3D Glasses And Plug Into Futuridium EP Deluxe On New 3DS

Gamesreviews.com recently received a review of code of Futuridium EP Deluxe for the New 3DS. I knew nothing about the game. I had no idea what I was getting myself into! Futuridium EP Deluxe comes out today, but my review isn’t ready yet. I will hopefully get it out sometime early next week. But since the game is out today, I thought I’d talk about what I’ve played so far. I especially want to gab about the game’s 3D! Futuridium…

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