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Reviews

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Contra: Rogue Corps (Switch) Review

It might not be the Contra we want, but if the online is fun, it might be a Contra that’s good enough.
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Golazo! (Switch) Review

A winning presentation helps cover up some weaknesses on the roster.
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Untitled Goose Game (Switch) Review

This game sure does “goose” places.
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Castle Crashers Remastered (Switch) Review

A blast from the past that’s dated, but still a joy.
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The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening (Switch) Review

Waking up from a wonderful dream and then immediately having it again.
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Sydney Hunter and the Curse of the Mayan (Switch) Review

A competent but frustrating platformer that somewhat gets the job done.
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Puzzle Quest: The Legend Returns (Switch) Review

While the 12-year-old fusion of RPG and match-three puzzlers shows its age in its presentation, the combat still soars.

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Previews

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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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The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening (Switch) Hands-on Preview

HANDS-ON: The journey to where handheld Zeldas all started is proving to be a fruitful one.
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Faeland Hands-on Preview

A charming 2D action adventure that feels a little bit more laid back.
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Immortal Realms: Vampire Wars Hands-on Preview

Fire Emblem and Advance Wars but you’re vampires.
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Little Town Hero (Switch) Preview

Trying to make sense of Game Freak’s Switch RPG that’s due out very soon.
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The Witcher 3 (Switch) Hands-on Preview

HANDS-ON: More like The Switcher, amiright? But seriously, the game runs and play very good.
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Nintendo Switch Lite hands-on

HANDS-ON: I spent a solid hour with a solid handheld.

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Features

The Thirsty Mage - No Man's Sky

How about we call this episode a preview of a possible Switch game.

Check Out Our Switch Lite Unboxing

Plus a couple videos to help explain how to transfer your save data directly to your tinier Switch.

Creative Stage SoundBar/Subwoofer Combo Review

Audio for a small space when headphones just aren’t cutting it.
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Hori Split Pad Pro Daemon X Machina Edition (Switch) Review

The Nintendo Switch Heavy is here.

Smashterpieces Podcast Episode 19: Super Mario 64 (ft. Jordan Rudek)

Thank you so much for to playing my game!

Win a NA eShop code for Torchlight II!

What dangers and treasures lie in the dungeons of Torchlight II for Nintendo Switch? We're giving away five free codes for Runic Games' hit action-adventure so you can find out! Update: Congrats to the winners!
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Rhythm Heaven Goes Pop: Talking Sayonara Wild Hearts with Simogo

Sayonara Wild Hearts is soon to come out and we talk about Year Walk, Eurovision, and WarioWare with Simogo's Simon Flesser.

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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 640: The Many Voices of Greg Leahy

Do they give Annie's to podcasts?

Episode 157 - Ni no Pilotwings

As the boys impatiently for Link's Awakening, they're keeping busy with the likes of Ni no Kuni and Pilotwings. Perry brings a Mystery History to the table. Then it's time for the Top 3 SNES Games Talk Nintendo think should hit the Switch.
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Episode 639: Schrödinger's Punk

We believe that we don't make a bad podcast, we make a podcast that rejects the "copycat" instincts of the podcast intelligentsia. This makes us a truly punk podcast.

Episode 156 - Un-Shut Your Pie Hole

A wild Culafi appears! The boys play Mystery Reversery, talk Fire Emblem, and break down everything from the Nintendo Direct!
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Episode 638: Eaten by Buster Wolf

A direct, multiple events, and a special guest!

NNR Directly To You - September 4, 2019

It's almost, but not quite, decidedly unlike tea.

Episode 155 - Super Hot Astral Chain

The September storm is starting off with a bang with Astral Chain, SUPERHOT, and Hurricane Dorian. But the boys still manage to field some listener mail!

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Media

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Golazo!
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Sydney Hunter and the Curse of the Mayan
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Puzzle Quest: The Legend Returns
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Blasphemous
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Risk of Rain 2
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Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020
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Lego Jurassic World
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The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Complete Edition

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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