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I Hated BOTW so Why Do I Like TOTK?

I didn’t like Breath of the Wild. I assume this is where I get beaten to death with clubs by people that are more familiar with the anatomy of Bokoblins than with their own family. Honestly, I’ve never loved the Zelda series as…

Will Tears of the Kingdom Perform Better on a Switch OLED?

There’s ample talk about the release of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. On top of infinite interest in the Breath of the Wild sequel, some are surprised that a new Switch console isn’t accompanying the game’s launch. The newest console version (the…

Bayonetta Origins: Cereza and the Lost Demon (Switch) Review

I’ve been a fan of the Bayonetta franchise from the very beginning. Bayonetta 3 was an interesting shift for the franchise, but it is clear that the series is in an experimental phase moving forward. Bayonetta Origins: Cereza and the Lost Demon…

Super Mario Bros. Movie Smashes Box Office Records

The hype was high for the Super Mario Bros. Movie but wow, what a weekend. The film, a joint project from Nintendo and animation studio Illumination, enjoyed a robust weekend at the box office. Behind the success was a general consensus that…

Zelda: Breath of the Wild Retrospective Review

With Tears of the Kingdom only a month or so away from release, I thought it was time that I went back to the predecessor. Breath of the Wild is a game that jumpstarted both the Switch and Nintendo back into the…

Bayonetta 3 (Switch) Review

I have always been a fan of the Bayonetta franchise. In fact, I’d say that Bayonetta and Bayonetta 2 count among some of the best Action games I’ve ever played. With Bayonetta 2 achieving something close to perfection in terms of game…

Kirby’s Return to Dream Land Deluxe Review

Kirby’s Return to Dream Land was a 2011 Nintendo Wii release that many look back on fondly. While the traditional Kirby platforming was included in the main storyline, 4-player co-op modes and minigames akin to Mario Party really stole the show. In its remastered…

Pokémon Presents February 2023 Recap

We’re wrapping up February and eyeing the start of spring, which is always an exciting time of year. What is even more exciting though, is that we have news about the Pokémon franchise, including the most recent games, trading cards, and more.…

Sequel Bait – Advance Wars

My recent time with Fire Emblem: Engage had me thinking back on another one of Nintendo’s legacy franchises. Advance Wars is a series of turn-based tactical combat games primarily developed by the Fire Emblem developer, Intelligent Systems. Published primarily by Nintendo, the…

Fire Emblem Engage (Switch) Review

I have played almost every Fire Emblem game released in the west. There are several games that have never been released in the west, and a few I’m hoping get remastered from the Wii/Gamecube era. Fire Emblem Engage feels like a celebration…