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When Final Fantasy VII Rebirth first launched, I spent dozens of hours with it on the PlayStation 5, completely absorbed in its world. It’s the kind of game that sticks with you, not just because of its scale, but because of how confidently it builds on everything that came before it and how it wasn’t afraid to push the classic … Read More

When Super Mario Bros. Wonder first landed back in 2023, it felt like a reset in the best way. After years of solid but safe side-scrolling entries during the Wii and 3DS era, this was Nintendo reminding everyone how inventive 2D Mario could be. I remember finishing it with a big grin on my face, impressed by how it mixed classic platforming … Read More

I’ve always had a soft spot for Mario’s sporting spin-offs. They’re the kind of games I dip into for “just a quick match” and then look up two hours later wondering where the time went. I sank an absurd number of hours into Mario Tennis Open on my 3DS, grinding through tournaments and perfecting trick shots on cramped train rides. … Read More

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