Technical advancements allow “Metroid” producer Yoshio Sakamoto’s vision to become a reality after nearly 20 years of development. “Metroid Dread” was released for Nintendo Switch on Oct. 8, 2021, and fulfills all its awaited desires. “Dread” is a 2-D side scrolling game that is a sequel to “Metroid Fusion” from […]
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‘Disco Elysium’ introduces new faces and voices
In Martinaise, the grimy seaside district of the capital Revachol, an amnesiac detective jogs across streets marked with scars from a failed revolution. In the role-playing video game “Disco Elysium,” you play as a detective who drank so much he forgot that he was a police officer. He doesn’t even know his own name. Nevertheless, […]
‘Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury’ claws its way onto the Nintendo Switch
When a game is rereleased, it needs to provide something new to make it worth the price tag. This is exactly what is present in the port of “Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury” for the Nintendo Switch. Originally released in November 2013, the game came out on […]
Steve digs into ‘Super Smash Bros.’
One of the most bizarrely conceived gaming crossovers has now become a reality. “Minecraft’s” default player character, Steve, officially joined the roster of Nintendo’s “Super Smash Bros. Ultimate” on Oct. 14. With “Minecraft” being the current best-selling video game of all time, it’s no surprise that players have wanted the […]
Character unfolds in ‘Paper Mario: The Origami King’
I could not have imagined such 3D charm could be packed into a 2D game. “Paper Mario: The Origami King” was developed by Intelligent Systems and released on the Nintendo Switch on July 17, 2020. “Origami King” is the sixth entry in the Paper Mario series since “Paper Mario” was […]
Hell on Earth arrives in ‘Doom Eternal’
“Rip and tear until it is done.” These are the words that echo through a player’s mind as they fight off the hordes of Hell in “Doom Eternal.” The game was released March 20 and is the sequel to the 2016 reboot of the classic video game franchise “Doom.” “Doom […]
‘Animal Crossing: New Horizons’ gives players an escape
I’ve spent the last week on a private island resort, free of any worldwide pandemics. This island, named “Epicana,” is where most of my adventuring takes place in Nintendo’s newly released game “Animal Crossing: New Horizons.” Released March 20, the game centers on you living in a town with anthropomorphic […]
‘My Hero One’s Justice 2’ doesn’t quite go beyond Plus Ultra
Anime fighters are a dime a dozen nowadays, but not many often receive straight-up sequels. “My Hero One’s Justice 2” was released March 13 for PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch and PC. This 3D arena fighter is based off the popular anime series “My Hero Academia,” set in a world […]
‘Pokemon Mystery Dungeon Rescue Team DX’ is a fresh coat of paint for a classic game
If you found yourself trapped in a world only inhabited by Pokémon, what would you do? Start a Rescue Team with the first Pokémon you meet, of course! “Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Rescue Team DX” released March 6 and serves as a remake of the original “Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red/Blue Rescue […]