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Donkey Kong Country Returns HD Review

Taylor Bauer — Wed, 29 Jan 2025 16:00:46 +0000

Donkey Kong Country Returns was first released for the Nintendo Wii in 2010, three years before it would appear again on the 3DS utilizing the handheld console’s 3D technology. At the time, it was nice to have the game as a handheld experience. Sadly, the already underpowered Wii had trouble fully supporting the tougher areas of the game. The 3DS, processing the game into 3D on much less…

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Fitness Boxing 3: Your Personal Trainer (Switch) Review

Taylor Bauer — Fri, 17 Jan 2025 18:00:13 +0000

As we return to normal life following the winter holidays, many of us make resolutions. One of the most popular New Year’s goals is to improve oneself, many of which relate directly or indirectly to physical wellness. The hassle of getting proper cardio during a busy day can make motivation a hard commodity, but Fitness Boxing 3: Your Personal Trainer addresses that inconvenience quite effectively.

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Nintendo Switch 2 Predictions

Alexx Aplin — Fri, 17 Jan 2025 16:00:52 +0000

Well, it has finally happened. After rumors and countless leaks, the Nintendo Switch 2 has been announced. While they have only showcased a small teaser, we know that on April 2nd, 2025, the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct will show us more. So, in the meantime, why not predict a few things like games coming to the system and the Nintendo Switch 2’s release date? As far as when we’ll get to play a…

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Nintendo Music App Adds Tracks from Two Hit Titles

Taylor Bauer — Tue, 03 Dec 2024 18:00:39 +0000

The news that Nintendo was launching its own app for the music featured in its franchises wasn’t exactly what fans hoped to hear this past fall. Sure, a new console announcement might have been a bit more exciting, but the Nintendo Music app is certainly something that Nintendo fans will explore. The app has added game music from a few titles since launch, on top of its already fairly expansive…

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Super Mario Party Jamboree (Switch) Review

Taylor Bauer — Fri, 01 Nov 2024 15:00:45 +0000

Nintendo’s long history means there are certain series central to the company’s history that I haven’t played from the start. Mario Party, however, is a series I’ve played and loved for years. Okay, and sometimes I’ve hated it. It’s not just the cutthroat gameplay that has left a sour taste in my mouth, but Nintendo’s lack of capitalizing on the best video game board game in some of its past…

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Nintendo Sound Clock ‘Alarmo Announced

Taylor Bauer — Thu, 10 Oct 2024 13:00:37 +0000

Nintendo’s announcement of new hardware in 2024 should be a reason to jump for joy. If you need help waking up in the morning, you might still be pleased with the latest announcement from the company. That said, if you’re waiting for a Switch 2 announcement, keep waiting. Nintendo has announced Alarmo, an interactive alarm clock designed to add some Nintendo charm to your home and daily routine.

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New Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom Details Revealed

Edward Harding — Tue, 03 Sep 2024 13:00:56 +0000

Ahead of the launch later this month, Nintendo has revealed more information regarding the upcoming entry within the Legend of Zelda series. This latest trailer revealed more about the game’s environments and mechanics. Echoes of Wisdom will see Princess Zelda traveling through various rifts into the mysterious “Still World.” This area reminds me a lot of the “Twilight Realm” from…

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Nintendo Direct August 2024 Rundown

Taylor Bauer — Wed, 28 Aug 2024 13:01:23 +0000

In a massive Indie World Showcase/Nintendo Direct: Partner Showcase double feature, Nintendo featured dozens of upcoming titles across many of the industry’s top developers. With so much to get to, let’s not waste any more time. We’ll start with an overview of the Indie World Showcase followed by a complete rundown of the Partner Showcase. Let’s get started with everything announced in the August…

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Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door (Switch) Review

Alexx Aplin — Mon, 29 Jul 2024 17:00:17 +0000

All is right in the world. Okay, that’s a lie, the world is kind of a mess right now. However, my Nintendo Switch library is exactly as it should be. Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door is the return of one of my favorite games of all time, and it is absolutely magical. In Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door, you play as Mario (surprise) along with a cast of characters who join him along his…

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Nintendo Direct 6/18/2024 Round Up

Matthew Lomas — Thu, 20 Jun 2024 15:00:50 +0000

Kicking things off with a bang for this week’s Nintendo Direct was the announcement of a brand new entry in the Mario & Luigi series. This game is the first completely new Mario RPG and the first new entry in the Mario & Luigi series in nine years. In this game, the brothers are sucked into a strange new world where they must battle enemies old and new in order to find their way home.

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