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Animal Crossing: amiibo Festival shares many similarities with traditional Animal Crossing games. It’s serene, slow-paced, and lighter, much like its life-sim roots. More importantly, the game puts little focus on goals, choosing instead to place its emphasis on the value of smaller moments. But while traditional Animal Crossing games
Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash has all the markings of a great Mario sports title. Its easy controls and straightforward presentation mix perfectly with lighthearted, arcade-style gameplay to create an experience that is hugely appealing and hard to put down. Of all of Mario’s athletic ventures, tennis is the one
Typoman is a game about the power of the pen, the strength that words have, and what can happen to a society when that right is controlled or tampered with. It is a game that extols the virtues of expression, and even if it misses in the minutia, it still
by Eric Van AllenTypoman is a game about the power of the pen, the strength that words have, and what can happen to a society when that right is controlled or tampered with. It is a game that extols the virtues of expression, and even if it misses in the minutia, it still
by Eric Van AllenAnimal Crossing: amiibo Festival shares many similarities with traditional Animal Crossing games. It’s serene, slow-paced, and lighter, much like its life-sim roots. More importantly, the game puts little focus on goals, choosing instead to place its emphasis on the value of smaller moments. But while traditional Animal Crossing games
by Matt WelshMario Tennis: Ultra Smash has all the markings of a great Mario sports title. Its easy controls and straightforward presentation mix perfectly with lighthearted, arcade-style gameplay to create an experience that is hugely appealing and hard to put down. Of all of Mario’s athletic ventures, tennis is the one
by Matt WelshIf you’ve ever played Kirby’s Epic Yarn, then you know what to expect from Yoshi’s Woolly World, which feels a lot like its sequel. Both titles feature simple platforming, loads of collectibles, and a signature yarn-based art style, but Yoshi’s Woolly World sets itself apart by
by Travis NorthupFatal Frame has always been a series that eluded me, spare the few hours I spent with Crimson Butterfly on the PS2 on a weekend video-store rental. The concept was always fascinating; you take on your aggressors, rather than run and hide, equipped with a camera that can see the
by Eric Van AllenI was ready to upgrade my TV. My then current TV, a 50’ Panasonic plasma, had served me well over the years with its deep colors and high refresh rates. The problem is that I started feeling the image it produced was not sharp enough. The issue was exacerbated by
by Sean LamaEver wanted to try your hand at an 8-bit ghost busting semi-roguelike platformer? Probably not as there hasn’t been one. Well, you can’t say that anymore. The team at Golden Ruby Games has built said bizarre platformer. You take on the role of Mae Barrons, an Extreme Exorcist
by Ron BurkeIt’s been four years since Skylanders: Spyro’s Adventure shook up the industry with it’s trailblazing toy-based gameplay, enticing a new generation of young gamers and inspiring everyone from Disney, Lego, and even Nintendo into getting in on the action. Unlike it’s upstart competitors, however, Skylanders has
by Mike Dunn