Abram Buehner



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
by Abram Buehner
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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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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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
by Abram Buehner
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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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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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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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
by Abram Buehner