Category: Nintendo

Review: Crow Country (Switch) – A PS1-Style Horror Homage That Blends Old With New

Caw blimey, it’s good.

Modern survival horror games looking to recapture the aesthetics and essence of classic titles from the ‘90s often make one fatal mistake. You see, when fans who were around to play Resident Evil and Alone in the Dark: A New Nightmare on the PS1 look back, they do so with a level of fondness that, frankly, makes the games sound like the best things since sliced bread.

The truth, however, is that the earliest survival horror titles, with their awkward controls and fixed camera angles, haven’t aged particularly well; heck, there’s a reason so many of them are getting modern remakes. Veterans will forever adore them (this writer included), but newcomers often come away wondering what all the fuss was about.

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Ty The Tasmanian Tiger: Bush Rescue Switch Physical Bundle Out This Month

All three games on one cartridge.

To celebrate the 20th anniversary of the second Ty the Tasmanian Tiger game, Krome Studios has shared an update about its upcoming physical Switch bundle.

Following the initial announcement back in April, the Aussie developer has now confirmed the Bush Rescue Bundle will be arriving later this month on 25th October 2025 alongside a new trailer which you can check out above.

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Review In Progress: Nintendo Sound Clock: Alarmo – Pricey But Delightful, And Something Only Nintendo Could Pull Off

Can Hyrule’s destiny really depend on such a lazy boy?

Nintendo Sound Clock: Alarmo, one of Nintendo’s most perplexing yet delightful products in recent memory, was announced and launched simultaneously on Wednesday 9th October.

We’ve managed to bag ourselves one, so if you’re wondering whether this curious new device is worth the whopping $99.99 / £89.99 / €99.99 asking price, then you’ve come to the right place.

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Review: F-Zero: GP Legend (GBA) – A Great Handheld Entry That Nails The Series’ Spirit

Dare you to blink.

This review was originally published in January 2015. We’re updating and republishing it to mark the arrival of GP Legend (and Climax, which was never released in the West) in the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack GBA library.

The F-Zero series has often dished out a steep challenge, and in GP Legend the uninitiated will be given no quarter unless they dig in their heels and learn the ropes. You’re expected to tame every brutal hairpin, memorise each risky shortcut, and etch sweet boosting spots into your brain if you are to succeed.

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Dragon Quest HD-2D Remakes Include A “Surprise” If You Play In Chronological Order

Yuji Horii reveals.

Apart from the return of Dragon Quest III this November, Square Enix is also planning on reviving Dragon Quest I & II as a special HD-2D Remake. For heroes planning on playing through these titles in the true chronological order, it seems you’ll be rewarded with a little bit extra at the end.

Speaking at the Tokyo Game Show 2024, the series’ creator Yuji Horii apparently hinted at how the first two titles would include some additional elements including a “new discovery” and a “bit of a surprise” (Famitsu via Automaton).

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Mario & Luigi: Brothership Overview Trailer Showcases A Stunning Evolution

Gameplay and visuals look sublime.

Nintendo has released a brand-new overview trailer for Mario & Luigi: Brothership, showcasing a wonderful evolution of both visuals and mechanics since the last iteration in 2018 for the 3DS.

We’ve already gone hands-on with the upcoming game, which is scheduled to launch on 7th November 2024, so be sure to check that out if you’re after a more comprehensive breakdown of what to expect. If you’re sensitive to exposing yourself to too much information, mind, this overview trailer should serve you well.

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