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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‘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 […]
‘Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity’ piques fan interest
Sometimes video game companies release a game to tide fans over that becomes much more interesting than a spin-off should be. This is the case with Nintendo’s “Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity,” released Nov. 20 for the Nintendo Switch. After the success of 2017’s “Breath of the Wild,” Zelda fans […]
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 […]
‘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 […]
‘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 […]
Untitled review of ‘Untitled Goose Game’
“It’s a lovely day in the village, and you are a horrible goose.” An apt description as provided by game developer House House about their recently released game, “Untitled Goose Game”. Released Sept. 20 for Windows, Mac OS, and Nintendo Switch, “Untitled Goose Game” allows players to take control of […]
Fall’s best sellers, collections, and legends
After two years, Nintendo still struggles to sell the Wii U. The video game giant wants to change that in its new lineup. Nintendo has very little coming out this fall, but the combination of Super Smash Brothers and Hyrule Warriors might just give Nintendo the boost they need to […]