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Reviews

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Wulverblade Review

If you're either bemoaning the lack of available beat-em-ups or that the genre has gone too far down the button-mashing hole Wulverblade is here to satisfy your needs while challenging you to evolve your skills.
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The Jackbox Party Pack 4 (Switch) Review

A well-balanced party game for your phone or tablet-based video game meals.
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Etrian Odyssey V: Beyond the Myth (3DS) Review

You might also subtitle it “Stockholm Syndrome.”
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Earth Atlantis (Switch eShop) Review

Sea creatures threating your way of life? Time to bust out a submarine.
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Volgarr the Viking (Switch) Review

This brutally difficult platformer will both frustrate and delight.
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88 Heroes: 98 Heroes Edition (Switch) Review

It’s got 88 problems but frustratingly irritating deaths ain’t one.
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Stardew Valley (Switch) Review

Pure, unadulterated escapism.

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Previews

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Gamescom 2017: Deru Left Me Surprised and Very Engaged

HANDS-ON: Another fine co-op puzzler is heading to the Switch, but with a pure focus on actually talking to one another.
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Fire Emblem Warriors (Switch/New 3DS) Hands-on Preview

HANDS-ON: A new quest to save the world brings us a massive time sink and some deep thoughts.
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Moon Hunters Preview

With multiple character classes to play as, and a story that you'll need to unravel over multiple playthroughs, Moon Hunters brings its own spin on the action RPG genre to the Switch.
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Lost Castle Preview

Take on a side-scrolling weapons and beat-em-up RPG roguelike in the form of Lost Castle
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Time Recoil Preview

Mixing elements of time-manipulation, action puzzles, and intense shooting Time Recoil is a different kind of experience.
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TGS 2017: Nine Parchments (Switch) Hands-on Preview

HANDS-ON: Grab a buddy and get your magic on!
3DS

Layton's Mystery Journey: Katrielle and the Millionaires' Conspiracy (3DS) Hands-on Preview

HANDS-ON: A new journey awaits us, but where are we exactly heading?

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Features

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Talking Roguelikes and Survival with The Molasses Flood's Forrest Dowling

As The Flame in the Flood is moments away from launch on Switch, we caught up with the lead designer.

Interview with Michael Heald of Fully Illustrated on Wulverblade

If you’ve got a thirst for some side-scrolling hacking and slashing with a fair amount of bloodshed, Wulverblade will arrive on the Switch this Thursday!

NWR-Made Instruction Manuals: #3 GoNNER

A beautifully designed game deserves a manual.

The Nindie Spotlight - Too Many Games

No shortage of Nindie games to choose from this week.
Switch

Talking Philosophy, Elephant-Zelda With Yono Creator Niklas Hallin

Ahead of its October 12 release, we caught up with the man behind Yono and the Celestial Elephants.

Interview with Tanya X. Short of Kitfox Games on Moon Hunters

We got some time to discuss the upcoming action RPG coming to the Switch and how it changes things up a bit.

The Nindie Spotlight - SteamWorld Week

SteamWorld Dig 2 and Thimbleweed Park lead the way.

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Editorials

Ten Takeaways From the 2017 Nintendo World Championships

From a ringside seat, we report back on the experience of the latest Nintendo sporting event.
Classic Wii WiiU

Neal's Personal SNES Classic Game Ranking

The list is subject to change depending on solar flares and stuff, but here's one version of it.
3DS GBA

Where Does Samus Returns Fit In Metroid's Legacy?

After finishing Samus' latest journey, Neal ponders where it might fit in the 2D Metroid hierarchy.
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The Woes of Salmon Run's Time-Restricted Design

Blink and you'll miss the chance to play Splatoon 2's new mode, as it's available less than half of the time.
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The Nintendo Switch Online Application Still Has Ways to Go

Sorry guys, I need to check my notification tray. I will be right back.
3DS

What Could The 3DS Have In 2018?

Nintendo of America says the venerable handheld has another full year ahead of it. Let’s see if they’re right.
Classic

Super NES Classic: Instant Game Analysis

We break down the 21-game lineup of the Super NES Classic.

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Podcasts

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Episode 543: Podcast Seeking Tax Credits

Our Hall of Fame will attract tens of visitors a year.

Episode 55 - Arigato Saloon-san

Golf Story, Tiny Barbarian, Stardew Valley, Mystery History and MORE! Then the boys give their top 3 most anticipated games for the remainder of the year.
Classic Switch

Episode 542: Just to Get Alexey's Beak Wet

Licensing agreements mean this can be the only podcast approved by The Tetris Company.

Episode 54 - Fetch The Mail, Part 2

The boys talk about new releases including Tumblestone, Picross S, Mario & Luigi Superstar Saga, and INVERSUS Deluxe before diving into the mail bag to answer your questions!
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Episode 235: Galaxy Princess feat. Luma

Ten years of hungry Luma exploding across the starry sky.
3DS Switch Mobi

Episode 541: Toad of a Particular Colour

The Queen's English makes this far worse.

Episode 53 - Dig It

The boys talk SteamWorld Dig 2, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe and give their top 5 most and least anticipated SNES Classic games.

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Media

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Doom
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Don't Knock Twice
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The Flame in The Flood
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Squareboy vs Bullies: Arena Edition
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Rogue Trooper: Redux
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The King of Fighters '95
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Knight Terrors
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Rock'N Racing Off Road DX

Videos

Nintendo News Report: The 150 Conspiracy

It's not Pokémon related, though that'll probably come up.

Nintendo News Report: Championship Saturday

Let's hope they settle it in Smash.

Nintendo News Report: SNES Classic Concentration

As one source of retro games arrives, another is taken away.

Golf Story Impressions

Neal gives his early thoughts on Golf Story.

Nintendo News Report: The Most Important Golf Ever

It got a bit dusty in here.

John Streams Games

Live from NWRTV it's Saturday night!

Nintendo News Report: Bethesda Comes Directly To Switch

What's the more stunning release: Modern Doom or Minecraft on 3DS?

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