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Analyzing the launch lineups of the Nintendo home consoles
To show off the capabilities of a new console, lure players in with must-play exclusives, and build an early player base, the launch ...
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How the Zelda manga gives its characters more emotional depth
As much as I adore The Legend of Zelda, character development has never really been its specialty. I’m not criticizing the narratives of the ...
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Five things you should know about Persona 5 Strikers
Persona 5 Strikers is a direct narrative sequel to Atlus’ Persona 5, even though it is a hack-and-slash game developed by Koei Tecmo ...
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What could Lucasfilm Games mean for the future of Star Wars games on Switch?
Earlier this month the Lucasfilm Games label was resurrected, along with confirmation that Electronic Arts (EA) will no longer be the sole publisher of ...
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The Zelda series is perfect for an RPG spin-off
I’ve been playing a lot of Persona 5 Royal recently. The turn-based combat, life simulation mechanics, and more interact with one another to deliver ...
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Is Shigeru Miyamoto’s ‘A delayed game is eventually good’ rule true for Nintendo?
We all know the famous quote from Shigeru Miyamoto: “A delayed game is eventually good, but a rushed game is forever bad.” Recently, ...
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35 years of adventure: The 10 best moments in The Legend of Zelda series
The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker was one of the first video games I played. Fittingly, my first experience with the game ...
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5 of the most memorable winter-themed levels in Nintendo games
Winter is here, and with 2020 now behind us, there’s a lot to look forward to in the world of video games. Although, ...
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10 amazing anime or anime-influenced games worth playing on Switch
Watching anime has become one of my favorite pastimes. My first experience with anime can be traced all the way back to the ...
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Switch Stop — The best racing games on Nintendo Switch (so far)
Welcome back to Switch Stop — your source for all things great on Nintendo Switch! This series will cover a variety of genres ...
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Super Mario’s 35th anniversary is great, but timed releases need to go
Video game anniversaries are joyous occasions. They act as an opportunity to reflect on the history of a respectable franchise. Developers often use ...
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Axiom Verge: How ancient Sumer inspired an alien world
Looking ahead to 2021, no game has me as excited as Axiom Verge 2. I’m a sucker for Metroidvania-style games, and Axiom Verge ...
