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Sora, on a backdrop of Kingdom Hearts tiles

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Sight for Sora Eyes | Everybody likes to rag on Kingdom Hearts' weirdest entry, but even 20 years later, it might be one of my favourites

A strange little spin-off on the GBA might just be one of the shiniest pearls in a long, complicated back catalogue of games. Here's why.

Nov. 11, 2024 Oisin Kuhnke

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What A World | Yes, there's a Nintendo Direct coming today, no, it's not about the Switch 2, so stop asking

This one's more for the theme park fans out there.

Nov. 11, 2024 Oisin Kuhnke

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Gotta Work 'Em All | A website for a mysterious new Pokemon-focused company has cropped up, and it sounds like it'll be doing more than just making games

The new company is based in the same building as Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl developer ILCA.

Nov. 10, 2024 Oisin Kuhnke

Zelda and Link are stood in a dark cave, a mummified corpse with a hand place on its chest, a glowing light eminating from the hand in Tears of the Kingdom.

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Choices Were Made | Don't worry, Legend of Zelda fans, Nintendo has said that the live-action movie is five years away tops, which is plenty of time to make it an animated movie instead

Hint, hint, Nintendo.

Nov. 6, 2024 Oisin Kuhnke

A Nintendo Switch next to some players being chased by a shark in Ace Angler: Fishing Spirits.

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Phew | Nintendo confirms the Switch 2 will have backwards compatibility, so your plan to celebrate its release with a giant shark chase on jet skis still looks on

Yes, the Switch's successor - or whatever its name is - will let you delve into your existing bucket of Switch games.

Nov. 6, 2024 Mark Warren

Link is shrunk down to the size of a bug, stood amongst flowers and grass, his alive hat Ezlo squaking, other tiny people with red hats in the background looking at him in The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap.

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Small Ideas | 20 years on and ahead of the Switch 2, The Minish Cap is a great reminder that The Legend of Zelda doesn't always have to be about the same things

There's room for some fresh takes, I reckon.

Nov. 4, 2024 Oisin Kuhnke

A 2DS, a 3DS, and a New 2DS all superimposed on front of key art from Donkey Kong, Pokemon, Mario Maker, Zelda, and Animal Crossing.

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Mama Mia | It's time to say goodbye to the Nintendo 3DS, as the last player to still be online finally loses connection more than 200 days after servers went down

Gone but not forgotten.

Nov. 4, 2024 Oisin Kuhnke

On the left, a Nintendo Alarmo, an alarm clock that features Mario on it. On the right, Doom key art showing Doom Guy shooting a gun at demons.

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Clocked In | It was only a matter of time: someone has gotten Doom to run on the Nintendo Alarmo

The age old question answered once again.

Nov. 3, 2024 Oisin Kuhnke

Multiple horror game characters are shown. From left to right, there is: Fatal Frame Project Zero's Ose Kurosawa, Alien Isolation's Xenomorph, Resident Evil 7's Jack Baker, the chef from Little Nightmares, and Pyramid Head from Silent Hill 2

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DOUBLE JUMP SCARES | The best horror games to play in 2024

From founding fathers of horror to underrated gems, here are some of the best horror games to sink your teeth into.

Nov. 1, 2024 Kelsey Raynor

Art work from Pokemon Legends Arceus, Detective Pikachu, and New Pokemon Snap is shown

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I Choose You | Best Pokemon spin-off games

The amount of Pokemon games there are to play is never-ending, so here are some of the best Pokemon spin-offs for you to try.

Oct. 31, 2024 Kelsey Raynor

A nintendog alongside a phone showing a Nintendo Music playlist.

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Banging Nintunes | Don't hand me the aux, Nintendo's got a new music app and I will use it to blast an hour-long version of the Nintendogs theme

I'm warning you, I will be the one that let the virtual dog tunes out.

Oct. 31, 2024 Mark Warren

A large mech stood on a hill, various creatures flying in the background in Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitve Edition.

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Finally! | Xenoblade Chronicles X is finally coming to Nintendo Switch, meaning it's almost time to chuck your Wii U out

Okay but Wind Waker and Twilight Princess when, though?

Oct. 29, 2024 Oisin Kuhnke

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Pocket Change | Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp is finally becoming a paid for app this December, but you might want to pick it up sooner rather than later to save some money

Hey, at least it's not going away for good.

Oct. 28, 2024 Oisin Kuhnke

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White Noiz | The best video game soundtracks to revisit in 2024

From classical symphonies and industrial noise to acid jazz and synthwave, these game soundtracks leave no stone left unturned.

Oct. 24, 2024 Kelsey Raynor

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Open Roads | The best open-world games to play in 2024

It feels good to take the path less travelled, sometimes.

Oct. 24, 2024 Kelsey Raynor

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The best co-op games to play in 2024

Whether you simply want some quick co-op fun or a lengthy campaign to embark on, we've got you and your friends covered with these co-op games.

Oct. 23, 2024 Kelsey Raynor

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PODCAST | What's the best game that is hated by its publisher?

Sometimes the black sheep just happens to be a banger.

Oct. 22, 2024 Jim Trinca

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet key art showing several trainers and Pokemon all facing off against each other.

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That's Rough | A massive Game Freak data breach has seemingly revealed the Switch 2's codename, future Pokémon games, and a whole lot more

It's likely the biggest leak of Pokemon information ever.

Oct. 14, 2024 Oisin Kuhnke

A large number of the roster of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate duking it out in key art for the game.

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Simply Smashing | Turns out the "Bros" in Super Smash Bros were the friends we made along the way, and I'm only sort of kidding

It turns out the legendary Satoru Iwata had a hand in coming up with the name.

Oct. 12, 2024 Oisin Kuhnke

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Plug In Baby | Mario & Luigi: Brothership is a delightfully familiar light RPG return-to-form - but plugs offer exciting added depth and strategy

The Mario & Luigi series explodes back onto the scene with a confident showing that aims to bring the duo closer than ever.

Oct. 10, 2024 Alex Donaldson

A Nintendo-themed alarm clock with key art of Mario through Cappy, a living version of his hat with big eyes on it.

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It's-A-Me... Alarmo | Nintendo Switch 2? What Switch 2? Surely the announcement you've been waiting on is the Nintendo Sound Clock: Alarmo

Couldn't have timed it better.

Oct. 9, 2024 Oisin Kuhnke

A second of the Elder Scrolls 4 Oblivion map showing the entrance to the Shivering Isles

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PODCAST | Which expansions are better than the main game?

From The Shivering Isles to Toussaint: some downloadable content is worth every penny twice.

Oct. 7, 2024 Jim Trinca

Princess Zelda shivering from the cold on top of Hebra Mountain in Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom.

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How to get warm on Hebra Mountain in Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom

To beat the cold on the summit of Hebra Mountain in Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, you need to brew a special warm potion!

Oct. 4, 2024 James Billcliffe

The Stamp Guy parachuting down onto a Stamp Rally spot in Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom.

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Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom Stamp Rally locations

Here's where to find all 25 Stamp Rally locations throughout Hyrule in Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom!

Oct. 3, 2024 James Billcliffe

Princess Zelda lifting the Golden Fan above her head in Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom.

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Where to use the Golden Fan in Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom

Once you finally unlock a use for the Golden Fan in Echoes of Wisdom, it actually does something really cool.

Oct. 2, 2024 James Billcliffe

The automaton inventor, Dampe, brushing off a crow in Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom.

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Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom Dampe Automatons Guide

Here's how to craft all of Dampe's automatons and unlock a whole new fighting style for Princess Zelda in Echoes of Wisdom!

Oct. 2, 2024 James Billcliffe

Princess Zelda delivering a large grilled fish to a young boy in Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom.

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Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom Deliver the Grilled Fish Quest guide

A hearty meal for some is a real headache for others!

Oct. 2, 2024 James Billcliffe

Princess Zelda investigating the extra soldier in Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom.

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Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom One Soldier Too Many Quest guide

Help the Hyrule Castle Guards catch an extra soldier hiding amongst their ranks!

Oct. 2, 2024 James Billcliffe

Mario and Luigi have their arms stretched out, smiles on their faces in the Super Mario Bros. Movie, Stanley the Bugman, a man with bug spray hopping through the air, Photoshopped on top of them.

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Quit Bugging Me | The Super Mario Bros. Movie Toad actor Keegan-Michael Key promises the sequel will feature some "deep cuts", so here's hoping for Stanley the Bugman

Wahoo, Stanley time!

Oct. 2, 2024 Oisin Kuhnke

Mario riding a motorbike on the Nintendo Switch.

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Another One? | Another Switch emulator appears to have gone to the Mushroom Kingdom in the sky, after Nintendo allegedly reached out to its creator

Ryujinx looks to be joining Yuzu in the 'things Nintendo isn't a fan of' afterlife.

Oct. 2, 2024 Mark Warren

Princess Zelda holding a full Heart Container, made of four Heart Pieces up above her head in Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom.

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All Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom Heart Piece locations

Here's a full map of where to find all 40 Heart Pieces and 7 Heart Containers in Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom!

Oct. 1, 2024 James Billcliffe

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Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Mystery Gift Codes

Never miss out on a Pokemon freebie with our full list of codes.

Oct. 1, 2024 Kelsey Raynor

Princess Zelda using a hawk statue and elephant statue to open a sliding door in the Gerudo Sanctum in Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom.

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Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom Gerudo Sanctum walkthrough

Zelda will need to find the right animal statues to unlock the secrets at the core of the Gerudo Sanctum in Echoes of Wisdom!

Sept. 30, 2024 James Billcliffe

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The best Apple Arcade games to play in 2024

Here are some pocket-sized games for you to play on the go.

Sept. 30, 2024 Kelsey Raynor

Phoenix Wright, a hand-drawn man with slicked back, spiky hair, is pointing at something offscreen in a court room in Ace Attorney.

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No Objection Here | Capcom hasn't said it's working on a new Ace Attorney, but it is certainly thinking about ways it can continue "producing content" for the series

All it'll take is a little merch.

Sept. 29, 2024 Oisin Kuhnke

Princess Zelda opening a treasure chest in Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom.

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Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom - Suthorn Ruins Walkthrough

The first major dungeon in Echoes of Wisdom is filled with puzzles, enemies and sometimes both at the same time!