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Feature: Kid Icarus: Uprising, Nintendo’s Most Daring Release Of The Last Decade

Remembering one of 3DS’ most intriguing releases 10 years on. Yes, it’s now an entire decade since Masahiro Sakurai was permitted to do something other than Smash Bros., so to mark the occasion, Mitch Vogel looks back on one of Nintendo’s most ambitious and misunderstood titles… Let’s all take a step back and rewind the […]

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New Smite Update, Heavenly Light, Brings Queen of Cards Izanami

Smite’s newest ultimate skin reward – Izanami, Queen of Cards – makes its way onto Xbox today with a mixture of misdirection and panache. This is no ordinary skin – it’s what we call a “Tier 5” skin, representing the pinnacle of Smite skin design and serving as the final reward for our new Heavenly […]

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Random: Check Out (And Win?) This 1200-Piece LEGO Ship Set From FAR: Changing Tides

Ship bricks. Exploratory adventure game FAR: Changing Tides came out recently (we reviewed it! We liked it a lot!) and as part of the celebrations, the developers have commissioned a one-of-a-kind custom LEGO set — and it’s up for grabs, too! The piece has around 1,200 individual bricks and other LEGO bits, and was built […]

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Get More Gaming in This Month with EA Play and Game Pass

This month, EA Play members will continue to be rewarded with even more game. Whether you’re celebrating Saint Patrick’s Day in Madden NFL 22 with a Shamrock Helmet, repping a new Mario Gomez Tifo set in FIFA 22 , or rolling up to the exclusive March event in Grid Legends , EA Play has got […]

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Talking Point: Nintendo Finally Gave Us Switch Folders, In A Very Nintendo Way

Thanks anyway, Nintendo. No-one can accuse Nintendo of taking its focus away from the Switch now that it’s over five years old, in fact it’s quite the opposite. The release line-up of major first-party content is looking packed, the eShop is still attracting excellent download games, and Nintendo continues to look at ways to boost […]

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Random: Want To Turn Your Game Boy Into A Megazord? Just Attach Every Accessory

Go go, Game Boy rangerrrrrs. Want to know how to acquire the ultimate Game Boy or Game Boy Color? Well, you just need some spare cash and all of the accessories! In ye olden days, handheld consoles came with a plethora of add-ons and peripherals that would help enhance your gaming experience. Remember, the backlight […]

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Bluetooth Audio Volume Gets A Welcome Boost In Switch System Update 14.0.0

Feels a bit more 2022. It was over four years into its lifecycle that Switch enabled support for Bluetooth headphones, a welcome addition especially for those that like playing the system as a handheld on the go. It’s not necessarily an elegant solution, but the most important thing is that it works. How To Use […]

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Wreckfest Screeches Onto Switch Later This Year

You better check yo’self before you wreck yo’self. Destructive racer Wreckfest will be making its way to the Nintendo Switch on June 21st, publisher THQ Nordic has announced. The game will cost $39.99 / £34.99. Originally released on PC in 2018 before arriving on consoles starting 2019, Wreckfest is said to be a spiritual successor […]

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The First Review For Kirby And The Forgotten Land Is Now In

Edge publishes its verdict. Following on from the incredibly enticing demo for Kirby and the Forgotten Land (which is out now, by the way), the first review for the full game has been published by Edge Magazine, and it’s looking pretty positive! The full review will be available in issue 370 of the magazine, but […]

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The House Of The Dead: Remake Physical Edition Pre-Orders Are Now Live

Metal Case! Pins! Statue! Other Stuff! The House of the Dead: Remake is just a few weeks away on the eShop, bringing the iconic lightgun shooter to the Switch with improved visuals, multiple endings and all sorts of goodies; it lands on 7th April. Forever Entertainment also previously confirmed that it’s teaming up with Microids […]