Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade is one of those games that barely needs an introduction. It’s a modern reimagining of one of the most beloved RPGs ever made, and for years it felt closely tied to high-end hardware. That’s why seeing it finally land on Nintendo Switch 2 feels like a small miracle. After spending a good amount of time … Read More
Nearly six years ago, Animal Crossing: New Horizons arrived at exactly the right moment. It was a gentle, welcoming game in a stressful time, and for many people it became a daily ritual. I poured many hours into my island back in 2020, then slowly drifted away as updates dried up and my town settled into a comfortable routine. Coming … Read More
When I first heard that Koei Tecmo and AAA Studios were teaming up again for another Hyrule Warriors title, I expected more of the usual musou chaos. I’d dabbled in the previous Hyrule Warrior entries but always dropped off after playing a few missions, and mowing down endless Bokoblins. What pulled me in this time was one simple detail. Hyrule Warriors: … Read More
When Pokémon Legends: Z-A was announced, I felt that familiar spark of curiosity that Legends: Arceus first lit. It was clear that Game Freak wasn’t content to just rest on nostalgia anymore, they were trying to reshape what a Pokémon game could be. That’s what makes the Legends series exciting to me. After 30 years of largely sticking to the … Read More
If you know much about my gaming tastes, you’ll know I’m a massive fan of the Persona series. Their mix of intriguing stories, the blend of intense rpg battles and systems and slice of life elements and amazing characters put it at a level that make it hard to match. In recent years, the series has been making its way … Read More
When Nintendo dropped the DK Island & Emerald Rush Expansion for Donkey Kong Bananza, It honestly came as a big surprise. The base game only swung onto the Nintendo Switch 2 a couple of months ago, so seeing a full-blown expansion pack this soon, announced during the latest Nintendo Direct no less, was surprising enough. But the bigger shock was … Read More
When I first heard about Discounty, I honestly thought it sounded like one of those quirky indie sims you play for a weekend, smile at the charm, and move on. But after a couple dozen hours on the Switch 2, I’ve found myself completely hooked on this little management sim about running a discount convenience store. It’s cozy, it’s addictive, … Read More
When I booted up Nintendo Switch Welcome Tour on my shiny new Nintendo Switch 2, I wasn’t quite sure what to expect. Was it a game? A tutorial? A tour of the console’s inner workings wrapped in cute Nintendo polish? Turns out, it’s a bit of all three. A mash-up of mini-games, tech demos, and console feature spotlights meant to … Read More
When Hogwarts Legacy first dropped in 2023, it was an immediate hit—selling millions in a matter of weeks. As someone who’s been knee-deep in the Harry Potter universe since I first experienced the films and the books as a kid, I couldn’t wait to explore a fully open-world Hogwarts game. I loved the game when I played it on the PS5 at … Read More
Remember when the wizards at CD Projekt Red got The Witcher 3 running on the Nintendo Switch? Well they’ve done it again, this time with 2020’s Cyberpunk 2077. Before i’d had the chance to get hand’s on, I never thought I’d be able to say that Cyberpunk 2077 runs great on a Nintendo handheld. In fact, it doesn’t just run—it shines. After … Read More