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We Deserve a Good Mario Party Game

Let’s face it, this year is overall one of the worst in recent memory. From political turmoil to a global pandemic, we need each other more than ever but need to keep a distance to protect our health. I’ve been playing more…

Animal Crossing Halloween Renewed My Obsession

I knew it would be a huge release, but the Animal Crossing update for Halloween changed my approach to the game. Before this past update for October’s spookiest holiday, I played about 10 minutes a day. I would essentially get my fossils, fish…

Super Mario 3D All Stars is Entirely Emulated

The announcement of Super Mario 3D All-Stars left many fans feeling excited and anxious to revisit three classic games. Super Mario 64, Super Mario Sunshine, and Super Mario Galaxy are all incredible gaming experiences. For those who already played them, the joy of revisiting…

Five Things We Want from a Super Nintendo Switch

The new Nintendo Switch model leaks are everywhere. Sometime in 2021, we’re likely going to see a newer version of Nintendo’s popular home/handheld hybrid console. That’s good news for people wanting some major upgrades to the current console. A lot of people…

Is the Toy to Life Fad Over?

The toy to life craze swept through gaming in the mid-2010s. When the amiibo figures launched alongside Super Smash Bros. for Wii U, I remember finding a figure for the Wii Fitness Trainer and literally buying it without hesitation. Why? Everyone was collecting…

Nintendo Direct: Indie World Showcase August 2020

Another Nintendo Direct showcase has arrived folks! This time we dive back into Nintendo’s Indie World to explore multiple indie releases coming to the Switch in the near future. As you know, Phenixx Gaming thrives on indie content so we’re excited to…

Pikmin 3 Deluxe Arriving on the Switch

One of the Wii U releases that has been high on people’s list for a Switch port is Pikmin 3. The Pikmin franchise hasn’t seen much love in a few years and aside from The Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker HD remaster,…

Nintendo’s Reluctance to Return to What Works

Paper Mario: The Origami King is selling well and reviewing well too. Most people who play it have better things to say about it than most Paper Mario games released in the past 20 years. Still, it doesn’t quite feel the same. I’m in…

Nintendo President Issues Joy-Con Drift Apology

Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa is making headlines today, as a recent Q&A brought up the issue of Joy-Con drift. For the uninitiated, Joy-Con controllers for the Nintendo Switch have a major joystick flaw that causes the stick to input movement without the…

Jump Rope Challenge – Nintendo’s Free Fitness Game

While games like Ring Fit Adventure and Fitness Boxing help gamers stay active while using their Switch, they cost a good amount of money. A new free fitness game, Jump Rope Challenge, is perfect for the stay-at-home society we find ourselves living in. Here are…