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Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition (Switch) Review

I wrote a few intros for this review and kept deleting them. I don’t want to continue harping on the fantastic library of games the Wii U had. I don’t even want to talk about how despite its cult following, the Xenoblade Chronicles…

Cozy Puzzler Neko Bakery Out Now on Switch

Some of the most played games in my Switch library aren’t massive, sprawling RPGs or first-party Nintendo gems. They’re games that have a cute or cozy premise, addicting gameplay, and plenty of charm. It looks like another addition to that section of…

What Accessories Will Work with the Switch 2?

After yesterday’s Nintendo Direct, the Nintendo Switch 2 is the only thing on my mind. With new information coming out almost nonstop since the presentation, gamers are curious as to what games and accessories will work with the new console if they’re…

Nintendo Direct: Nintendo Switch 2 Rundown

The Nintendo Direct: Nintendo Switch 2 event revealed that the company’s new console will launch on June 5th, 2025. We also learned a lot about hardware specs, games being released for the console, and a ton of other updates in over one…

Two Nintendo Treehouse Live Events Announced

There is a ton of speculation surrounding what the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct will show off. We still don’t have much information about the follow-up console to one of the hottest-selling hardware platforms of all time. From a game lineup to the…

Out of the Park Baseball 26 Review

There are sports simulation games, and then there are games for the sickos who want to manage statistics more than step up to the plate. I’m in both camps and while many are flocking to MLB The Show this time of year,…

March 27 Nintendo Direct Rundown

We’re a week away from the April Nintendo Direct, which will reveal much-wanted information about the Nintendo Switch 2. However, Nintendo decided that additional game information needed to come out a week before this big event, detailing titles released this year for…

MLB The Show 25 (Xbox Series X) Review

MLB The Show is one of the most in-depth, captivating sports games on the market. Sony’s San Diego Studio has mastered the art of presenting a realistic baseball sim for years now, but that comes with challenges. Every annual sports franchise battles…

GUNNAR Dume Blue Light Glasses Review

As a blue light glasses fanatic, I’m always eager to try out new products and options from GUNNAR, a leading name in the market. While I have a few pairs of GUNNAR glasses that I wear while gaming, I was seeking something…

LEGO to Officially Launch Pokémon Line in 2026

Collaborations between major companies in entertainment happen often, but few warrant the gravity of the latest announcement from LEGO. For decades, the company has brought IP from video games, movies, television, and pop culture to the brick-based building experience. Everyone from Star Wars…