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About Kirk Hiner

Raised on Intellivision and Star Frontiers, I've been a gamer since I was old enough to say, "There's nothing on TV." There's still nothing on TV so I'm still playing games, and I likely will be until I'm able to retire to Wuhu Island.
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50% off KEMCO Wii U and 3DS titles
5 months ago

50% off KEMCO Wii U and 3DS titles

If you’re looking to prolong the life of your Nintendo 3DS and Wii U after the eShop doors close permanently on March 27th, now’s the time to fill them up with games. And wouldn’t you know it; KEMCO has a few suggestions!
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E3 2023 “Digital Week” revealed
6 months ago

E3 2023 “Digital Week” revealed

By  •  E3

As we push closer to the revived and revised E3, ReedPop is unveiling more details about the upcoming gaming event. The physical show takes place June 13-16, but there will also be an E3 Digital Week beginning on Sunday, June 11th.
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Wargroove 2 in development for Nintendo Switch
6 months ago

Wargroove 2 in development for Nintendo Switch

Wargroove 2 will feature the same pixel art and challenging turn-based combat while offering a brand new campaign, an advanced tiered Groove system, a roguelike game mode, and a lovable cast of new Commanders to try out on the battlefield.
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Review: Fatal Frame: Mask of the Lunar Eclipse (Nintendo Switch)
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6 months ago

Review: Fatal Frame: Mask of the Lunar Eclipse (Nintendo Switch)

Fatal Frame: Mask of the Lunar Eclipse centers around the exploration of exceptionally creepy environments: a sanatorium, an infirmary, a lighthouse, and others on Rogetsu Isle. Should you risk the trip?
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Review: Mosaic Chronicles Deluxe (Nintendo Switch)
7
6 months ago

Review: Mosaic Chronicles Deluxe (Nintendo Switch)

Mosaic Chronicles Deluxe for Nintendo Switch is meant to relax you. Of course, that’s with the assumption you find puzzle assembly relaxing.
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Review: Labyrinth of Galleria: The Moon Society (Nintendo Switch)
8.5
6 months ago

Review: Labyrinth of Galleria: The Moon Society (Nintendo Switch)

Labyrinth of Galleria: The Moon Society has little interest in whether you’re any good at it. Just when you think you’ve finally got its complexities sorted out, it’ll toss an OP enemy at you just to crush your spirit. So why did I have such an amazing time playing it?
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Review: Mario Kart: Bowser’s Challenge
7.5
6 months ago

Review: Mario Kart: Bowser’s Challenge

By  •  Reviews

Using an impressive array of technology, Mario Kart: Bowser’s Challenge at Universal Studios Hollywood aims to approximate the thrill of participating in a real-world, physical Mario Kart race. Does it succeed?
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Our afternoon at Super Nintendo World (gallery)
6 months ago

Our afternoon at Super Nintendo World (gallery)

By  •  Nintendo

Super Nintendo World is now open, and we’re sure Mario (et al.) fans are having a grand time exploring the Mushroom Kingdom. We know this because Pure Nintendo was lucky enough to receive access to Media Day.
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Review: Fire Emblem: Engage (Nintendo Switch)
9.5
6 months ago

Review: Fire Emblem: Engage (Nintendo Switch)

The key to the success of Fire Emblem: Engage is not its “heroes of games past” hook, it’s the revitalized focus on combat and clever battle maps. Turn-based strategists who’ve felt disenfranchised by FE as of late should be thrilled.
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Review: Wonderland Nights: White Rabbit’s Diary (Nintendo Switch)
5.5
6 months ago

Review: Wonderland Nights: White Rabbit’s Diary (Nintendo Switch)

Wonderland Nights: White Rabbit’s Diary is a beautifully illustrated visual novel that centers around the politics of Wonderland. But as we’ve once been warned, “If you go chasing rabbits…you know you’re going to fall.”
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FATAL FRAME: Mask of the Lunar Eclipse digital pre-ordering open
6 months ago

FATAL FRAME: Mask of the Lunar Eclipse digital pre-ordering open

Yesterday’s Nintendo Direct didn’t include everything. Perhaps Nintendo were too scared to include the Japanese horror adventure FATAL FRAME: Mask of the Lunar Eclipse? KOEI TECMO America is not.
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Review: Terror of Hemasaurus (Nintendo Switch)
8.5
6 months ago

Review: Terror of Hemasaurus (Nintendo Switch)

Terror of Hemasaurus is satisfying. Specifically, “This game is really satisfying,” as stated by my son when we were about 15 minutes into our first session with it. If you ever felt the same about the arcade classic Rampage, you’ll want to check this out.
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Daedalic bringing superhero TRPG Capes to Nintendo Switch
7 months ago

Daedalic bringing superhero TRPG Capes to Nintendo Switch

Spitfire Interactive and Daedalic Entertainment have partnered to bring the superhero turn-based RPG, Capes, to consoles later this year. “Recruit, train, and deploy your team in order to take back the city from the villains that hold it hostage.”
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Review: Onion Assault (Nintendo Switch)
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7 months ago

Review: Onion Assault (Nintendo Switch)

Onion Assault comes from Hörberg Productions, the developer that brought us Mechstermination Force and Gunman Clive. The game plays like Super Mario Bros. 2, but is it a worthy successor?
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GoldenEye 007 coming to Nintendo Switch Online + this month
7 months ago

GoldenEye 007 coming to Nintendo Switch Online + this month

The moment Nintendo added N64 library games to the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack, fans started asking for GoldenEye 007. Today, Nintendo answered.
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Atelier Ryza 3 delayed until March
7 months ago

Atelier Ryza 3 delayed until March

KOEI TECMO America posted on Twitter this morning that Atelier Ryza 3: Alchemist of the End & the Secret Key is being pushed from its original February 24th release to March 24th, 2023.
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Review: Children of Silentown (Nintendo Switch)
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7 months ago

Review: Children of Silentown (Nintendo Switch)

Children of Silentown is a point-and-click adventure/puzzle game published by Daedalic. They tend to bring us adventures with strong narratives, and that’s certainly the case here. There’s plenty more to like, too.
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Review: Chained Echoes (Nintendo Switch)
9.5
8 months ago

Review: Chained Echoes (Nintendo Switch)

By now, you’ve likely heard the accolades for Matthias Linda’s throwback JRPG, Chained Echoes. Believe every word of it. This is a fantastic game that succeeds at everything it sets out to accomplish.
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