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Reviews   -   May 17, 2019 Green Hill drift — Team Sonic Racing review
Green Hill drift — Team Sonic Racing review

Sonic the Hedgehog has largely, and unfairly, had to live in Mario’s shadow. From their fourth-generation rivalry to their myriad Olympic competitions, the two have always been pitted against each other by not only Sega and Nintendo, but the fans alike. And, largely, the advantage is given to the

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Reviews   -   May 08, 2019 Lame duck — Bird Game + Review
Lame duck — Bird Game + Review

As I began Bird Game +, I was incredibly hopeful. Between its gorgeous aesthetic and vaguely Star Fox-inspired on-rails flying gameplay, it seemed that this minimalistic arcade flapping-simulator would be right up my alley. Unfortunately, now that I’ve played the game, I can say with certainty that you should barrel

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Impressions   -   Apr 25, 2019 Encore! Diving into the Super Smash Bros. Ultimate 3.0 update
Encore! Diving into the Super Smash Bros. Ultimate 3.0 update

Just in case you somehow thought that Super Smash Bros. Ultimate didn’t have enough content, Nintendo has you covered. From new, paid Persona content to free additions including Stage Builder and Smash World, the 3.0 update promises to add even more hours of Smash Bros. fun to the

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Reviews   -   Apr 19, 2019 A house of cardboard — Nintendo Labo Toy-Con 04: VR Kit review
A house of cardboard — Nintendo Labo Toy-Con 04: VR Kit review

I have an awful feeling of deja vu as I sit down to write about Nintendo Labo Toy-Con 04: VR Kit. Almost exactly one year ago, I experimented with the first Nintendo Labo Kit and came away incredibly mixed. I found the cardboard Toy-Con themselves ingeniously designed and fun to

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Editorials   -   Apr 08, 2019 Five Nintendo games that would be perfect in Labo VR
Five Nintendo games that would be perfect in Labo VR

Nintendo Labo is one of Nintendo’s most creative, albeit underbaked, endeavors in the company’s history. Being able to use the Nintendo Switch system in tandem with Labo’s ingeniously designed, cardboard Toy-Con peripherals to play games in brand-new ways really underscores the company’s commitment to fun and

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Reviews   -   Apr 04, 2019 A labor of love — Yoshi’s Crafted World review
A labor of love — Yoshi’s Crafted World review

Yoshi’s Island on the SNES is an undeniable masterpiece. From its innovative gameplay to its gorgeous aesthetic, many people, myself included, herald this title as one of the best 2D platformers of all-time. Since that game’s release, the Yoshi series has built a name for itself by chasing

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Reviews   -   Mar 25, 2019 Peaceful platforming — Elli review
Peaceful platforming — Elli review

Sometimes you just need a game to relax with. Perhaps you’ve been white-knuckling a boss in Sekiro or mowing down insurgents in Division 2, and need to unwind with something a bit less serious. As someone who has been taking part in both of those activities, the Nintendo Switch

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Reviews   -   Mar 16, 2019 Truncated treasure — Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker Special Episode review
Truncated treasure — Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker Special Episode review

If there’s one thing Nintendo fans have been clamoring for, it’s extra downloadable content for the Switch’s premiere Mario title. After all, being immersed once more in that title’s stellar worlds and tight mechanics would be a treat, as most everyone has already extracted the final

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