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1000xRESIST is a difficult game to review. It’s part visual novel, part sci-fi adventure, and all kinds of weird. It might not be for everyone, but it’s an

Jemma Casson·October 8, 2026
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Farming Simulator 26 is the mobile/Switch version of the long-running series in which you, well, simulate farming. Its open-world structure is the game’s biggest draw, because you can pretty much play it as you see fit. It's also the game’s biggest flaw.Read More

Bill Stiteler·October 7, 2026
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Are you ready to sit at the adult table? Because Brigandine Abyss has an open chair for you. And although you'll be expected to carry yourself with the proper turn-based tactics etiquette, you'll find the setting is more welcoming than it has been in the past.Read More

Kirk Hiner·September 3, 2026
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Denshattack! is an indie arcade-action game for the Nintendo Switch 2. It combines a vibrant anime style with fast-paced skating action in a unique post-apocaly

Jemma Casson·September 2, 2026
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Ground Zero Hero is a bullet-hell action roguelike in the vein of Vampire Survivors. It features hordes of enemies, mutant powers, and upgradeable abilities set

Jemma Casson·September 1, 2026
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Four titles comprise BLUE REFLECTION: Quartet, three of which have never before been available on a Nintendo system. Fans at any level can now get a more expansive look at this emotional (mostly) JRPG series, but should they?Read More

Kirk Hiner·August 28, 2026
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You don't get much guidance in Helix: Descent N Ascent, nor does it provide a lot of character interaction. What you do get is plenty of mystery, ambiguous puzzles, and some of the more interesting visuals I've seen in quite some time.Read More

Kirk Hiner·August 25, 2026
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eFootball Kick-Off is a sports title for the Nintendo Switch 2. It comes from Konami, and I can’t help but compare it to the likes of EA Sports FC and its ann

Jemma Casson·August 20, 2026
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Splatoon Raiders is a spin-off of the popular ink-splatting series of Splatoon games. It’s the first such sideways entry for the Inklings, taking things out o

Jemma Casson·August 20, 2026
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Moonlight Peaks takes the cozy horror vibe and combines it with an adorable farming/life simulator, offering a town full of supernatural creatures, characters, and crops. Think Stardew Valley meets Buffy the Vampire Slayer…except without the slaying.Read More

Sophie Hiner·August 11, 2026
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In its Nintendo eShop listing, Dark Scrolls is described as, “…a fantasy-themed action platformer that fuses shmup-style chaos with roguelite progression and is packed with charm, challenge, and secrets." Let’s unpack this, shall we?Read More

David Temple·August 10, 2026
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Xenoblade Chronicles 2 first launched for the Nintendo Switch way back in 2017. Despite the numbering, it technically marks the third entry in the franchise, fo

Jemma Casson·August 10, 2026
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