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Round Up Move Over Mario, The Critics Love Luigi's Mansion 3
He's just in time for Halloween, too
Today is Halloween, the day we all dress up in silly costumes and harass people for candy. It’s also the day that Nintendo has chosen to launch Luigi’s Mansion 3 – a perfect piece of timing, if you ask us. But, you may be wondering, is the game worth a look? Well, if you’re a seasoned reader of Nintendo...
Round Up Everything Announced In The September 2019 Nintendo Direct
Overwatch! Star Wars! More Smash Bros. DLC! SNES games!
Well, the latest Nintendo Direct arrived yesterday with a whirlwind of announcements - some unsurprising, others utterly unexpected. Being the helpful souls we are, we've collected all the trailers in one place for your leisurely perusal. Lovely! If you missed the Direct you'll find the entire...
Round Up Is Astral Chain A "Platinum-Plated Masterpiece" Or "Flavourless Disappointment"?
The critics wade in
Today sees the launch of PlatinumGames' latest epic, the action-packed Astral Chain. Showcasing the company's trademark combat-focused gameplay and eye-catching visuals, this Switch exclusive also features sections where you investigate crime scenes and compile clues. It's a fantastic mix of genres and is effortlessly one of the...
Round Up Nintendo Direct September 2018 - Every Switch And 3DS Announcement
Animal Crossing, Luigi's Mansion 3, and more!
Nintendo made up for its lacklustre E3 showing yesterday with a Nintendo Direct that harkened back to the glory days. We had massive first and third-party games announced, upcoming huge expansions for our current favourites, and a closer look at a few games we really didn't know much about. But enough...
Round Up Yooka-Laylee's Scores Are In, And Critics Appear Divided
A return to form or a step backwards?
Yooka-Laylee isn't out on the Nintendo Switch yet, but it launches on other platforms very soon - so soon, in fact, that reviews have just gone live. As one of Kickstarter's most successful video game campaigns there was a lot of expectation surrounding this title, the debut of Playtonic Games - a studio made...
Round Up Metroid Prime: Federation Force Predictably Divides Opinion
A force to be reckoned with?
Ever since Metroid Prime: Federation Force was first unveiled at E3 2015 it's proved to be somewhat of a controversial entry into the Metroid franchise - even more so than Other M if that were possible. Some bemoaned the lack of Samus, others weren't a fan of the chibi-style characters, yet some were cautiously...
Round Up First Mighty No. 9 Reviews Suggest The Wait Hasn't Been Worth It
Mega also-ran?
Mighty No. 9 was supposed to be one of Kickstarter's real success stories. After smashing its original funding total the game looked set to become the true spiritual successor to the largely dormant Mega Man franchise, but a series of embarrassing delays took the shine off proceedings. To ma
