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Reviews

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Munchkin: Quacked Quest (Switch) Review

Bringing the tabletop card game to video game form but sacrificing much of the charm.
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Where the Water Tastes Like Wine (Switch) Review

The largest nationwide game of telephone ever played
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Farming Simulator 20 (Switch) Review

Country road take me home. This is not where I belong.
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Ghost Parade (Switch) Review

The biggest ghost is the sadness we developed along the way.
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The Bradwell Conspiracy (Switch) Review

A game that tells so much, yet so very little.
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Lord of the Rings Adventure Card Game (Switch) Review

Lord of the Rings Adventure Card Game
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Star Ocean: First Departure R (Switch) Review

The ‘90s Enix RPG debuts Switch with a Tales-inspired battle system and a nice-enough remade sheen.

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Previews

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Dr. Kawashima's Brain Training for Nintendo Switch (Switch) Hands-on Preview

HANDS-ON: New Joy-Con games and a familiar feel fills up with hope for fun brain exercises.
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Ring Fit Adventure (Switch) Hands-on Preview

HANDS-ON: Ring Fit Adventure - A Versatile Experience Through and Through.
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Luigi's Mansion 3 (Switch) Hands-on Preview

HANDS-ON: Explore the various floors, bring a friend and rise to the top of the hotel.
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Ring Fit Adventure (Switch) Preview

Nintendo’s latest fitness experience promises to make working out a ton of fun.
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Call of Cthulhu: The Official Video Game (Switch eShop) Hands-On Impressions

HANDS-ON: Darkwater Island needs better PR.
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Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 (Switch) Hands-on Preview

Two gaming icons reunite to tackle the Olympics together once again
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Hot Shot Burn Hands-on Preview

The realm of competitive local multiplayer has a capable new challenger on the horizon.

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Features

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Smashterpieces Podcast Episode 20.3: Final Fantasy VII (Part 3)

Hi, I'm Cait Sith 2.
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Here's What You Need To Know About the Six New Switch Online Games

We give you a rundown on the six new SNES and NES games hitting Switch this month.

The Thirsty Mage: SaGa Does What Final Fantasy Don’t

The pub has a discussion about the works of Akitoshi Kawazu.

The 2019 Nintendo Black Friday Survival Guide

The worst thing to happen to backlogs since the release of Fire Emblem: Three Houses.

The Thirsty Mage - Dr. Dazzle Presents: A Charcuterie of RPG Delights

The folks at the pub discuss many of the RPGs from the past couple months you may have missed.

Creative Sound Blaster X3 Review

Audio so impressive it seems like witchcraft.

The Zombie Handheld That's Still Great, Even In Death

Plenty of things to play, and a whole lot to still learn from Sony's final handheld device.

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Editorials

Why My Attitude on Mobile Games has Evolved

I still wish mobile games never existed, but I’ve found peace with them.

Super Mario Maker 2's Online Multi-Failure

Nintendo's shoddy online service continues to disappoint.
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The Quirkiness of Mario Maker Is Muted on Switch

The absence of Skinny Mario and the Mystery Mushroom leave a gaping hole in Mario’s creative soul.
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There's No Precedent For Pokemon Sword And Shield Adding Its Missing Pokemon

So the region that restricts immigration of Pokémon from other regions is based on England... too soon.
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Animal Crossing's Playable Absence at E3 2019 Is No Concern

Though that doesn't mean Nintendo's E3 2019 will be devoid of delays.
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Three Reasons Why Ace Attorney Trilogy Rules

As Ace Attorney Trilogy comes to Switch, we fondly remember why Phoenix Wright rocks.

Eight Games I Played at PAX East 2019

Alex breaks down some of the more interesting games he saw at this year's PAX East.

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Podcasts

Episode 168 - Hoodickey

The boys reminisce about Link to The Past and Link Between Worlds then Perry hits Casey with the ol' Mystery History!
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Episode 650: Use Steroids, Kids

If you want to grow-up big, strong, and angry then milk isn't going to cut it.

Episode 167 - It's All Circular

The boys chat Luigi's Mansion 3 Scarescraper, Sparklite, Forager, Children of Morta, and Widget Satchel! Then the Widget Satchel devs drop in for an interview!
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Episode 649: French Poetry Slam

Remember when you write this piece, Ensure your words rhyme at least.

Episode 166 - P Stands For

The boys talk some food before diving into more New Super Lucky's Tale and Forager. Then they ponder the future of the 3DS before an interview with Elden Pixels for Alwa's Legacy Kickstarter!
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Episode 648: Les Absents Ont Toujours Tort

The capitalist machine's insatiable appetite for labor claims two of our regulars this week, but thankfully Syrenne provides reinforcement.

Episode 165 - Spark It Up

The boys are busy with plenty of games including Valfaris, Sparklite, Luigi's Mansion 3, New Super Lucky's Tale and more! They're also joined by Red Blue Games for an interview about Sparklite!

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Media

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Jamestown+
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Riverbond
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Munchkin: Quacked Quest
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Where the Water Tastes Like Wine
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Earthnight
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Groove Coaster Wai Wai Party
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A Hat in Time
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Atelier Ryza: Ever Darkness & the Secret Hideout

Videos

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Xenoblade Chronicles Comparison Video

Check out how the Wii version looks compared to the upcoming Definitive Edition on Nintendo Switch.

Nintendo News Report: Joy-Con Drift, Fire Emblem Uses Nihil, And The End Of An Era

One more show before Donald's face goes to what it was made for: audio podcasting.

Nintendo News Report: YO THEY MAKING ACTRAISER

And other mild markout moments.

Nintendo News Report: New Zelda, Banjo-Kazooie, And E3 From Afar

While everyone plays in LA, we armchair from home.
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Super Crush KO's E3 2019 Trailer Is Beautiful, Magical

While we wait for a release date, I'll sit in awe of this pretty side-scrolling character action joint from Vertex Pop.

Nintendo News Report: E3 Predictions Get Dynamaxed

If a Mega Pokémon goes Dynamax, does that result in division by 0?
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Testing out a 4K BenQ Monitor with the Nintendo Switch (And More!)

A very fancy way to play the Switch.

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