Understanding ‘Super Mario 3D Land,’ the 3DS’ Brightest Gem
It was late 2011 and the Nintendo 3DS had endured a tough year. Launched during the twilight of the Wii, but before the unveiling of...
Games That Changed Our Lives: ‘Kingdom Hearts’ Showed Me a Whole New World
by Ade Adeoye
Despite owning a GameBoy and PS2 when I was younger, I only really got invested in gaming in my teenage years. One of the games...
Game Boys, Ep. 115: Barriers to Entry
by Tim Maison
There are a ton of great things about gaming, but almost an equal amount of barriers to entry into the gaming community, culture, or games...
‘Persona Q2: New Cinema Labyrinth’ Teases The Future of Persona Spinoffs
by Ed Moreno
Atlus has created countless spinoff games dedicated to their most recent Persona games (with Persona 4 being the standout, boasting 4 separate games that each...
Pokémon Switch Rumor Mill-Tank: Substantiating and Analyzing the Rumors
by Tim Maison
Lately, the Pokémon community has been in an uproar over the rumors and alleged leaks concerning the upcoming Pokémon titles on Nintendo Switch, supposedly titled Pokémon Let’s...
‘Detective Pikachu’ is a Good Concept Utilized Poorly
by Maxwell N
Is the Pokémon-spinoff Detective Pikachu a bolt of brilliance or a disappointing short-circuit? Find out in this review!...
Game Boys, Ep. 91: Monster Boys
by Tim Maison
The Game Boys have always been about hunting monsters, typically finding them and then capturing them in Poké Balls. They’ve never been particularly into the Monster Hunter franchise,...
Way Back Review #1: ‘Mario Party 2’
by Maxwell N
17 Years Later - Gather some friends. Roll the dice. Play some mini-games. Collect some coins. Buy some Stars. Become the Super-Star....
‘Pokémon Ultra Sun and Moon’ Review – A Perfect End to the Nintendo 3DS Era of Games
Since it’s only been a year since Pokémon Sun and Moon was released, my initial impression of Ultra Sun and Moon was met with skepticism....
Game Boys, Ep. 83: Pokéboyz II Pokémen
by Tim Maison
Prepare for trouble, and make it double! Or triple I guess, since there are three Game Boys on this podcast, though if Meowth doesn't count...
‘Layton’s Mystery Journey’: An Excellent Addition to a Wonderful Series
by John Websell
Layton’s Mystery Journey is a must buy for any puzzle enthusiast or anyone who appreciates world-class animation and true video game artistry....
Top 6 Nintendo 3DS Design Variants
by Maxwell N
The Nintendo 3DS has had a lot, and I mean a lot, of design variations and special editions within its 6-year lifespan. There’s a lot...
NXpress Nintendo Podcast 109: ‘Metroid: Samus Returns,’ ‘Mario + Rabbids’ and Nintendo Direct
This week on the NXpress Nintendo podcast, Tyler Kelbaugh from the Nintendo Entertainment Podcast joins Patrick, Ricky, and Tim to discuss Metroid: Samus Returns and the...
‘Metroid: Samus Returns’ Damn Well Lives Up To The Unsustainable Hype
The Metroid franchise deserves all, and any, praise it has received over the years, if only for launching a winning formula, and one of Nintendo’s greatest franchises....
Game Boys, Ep. 72: Watch and Learn
by Tim Maison
This week’s Game Boys episode is all about personal preferences. In honor of Splatoon 2‘s Splatfest, do the Game Boys prefer mayo or ketchup? Then, how...
‘Miitopia’: A Simple Playground of Creativity
Miitopia is a love letter to people of all ages who always wanted to see their creations come to life and go on silly adventures. ...
‘Ever Oasis’ Sinks in the Sands of its Own Good Ideas
by Tim Maison
Ever Oasis had the potential of a great game but gets buried beneath a series of small but grating missteps....
‘Poochy and Yoshi’s Woolly World’ charms on the 3DS
A Yarn To Spin If we ever got to a point where reviews consisted of one word to describe a game then there is no...
Joy-Conspiracy Theory: From NES Classic Edition to the Switch
by Tim Maison
Before its announcement, codename NX, the Nintendo Switch was one of the most eagerly awaited pieces of hardware in recent memory. The rumor mill was...
Poochy and Yoshi’s Woolly World Short Film is simply adorable
by Staff
When you think of Nintendo’s greatest characters, the dinosaur-like Yoshi quickly comes to mind. Not only is Yoshi arguably the best-supporting player in any Mario...