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Game review: Trek to Yomi (Nintendo Switch)
Gaming

Game review: Trek to Yomi (Nintendo Switch)

Trek to Yomi was released in 2022 for PC, PlayStation and Xbox platforms. Fast forward to 2023, and the game is finally available for the Nintendo Switch.

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • Fri, 3rd Feb 2023
Game review: No Man's Sky (Nintendo Switch)
Gaming

Game review: No Man's Sky (Nintendo Switch)

Players control an unnamed explorer who awakens on an alien planet near a damaged starship in need of repairs and refuelling.

By Darren Price • 8 min read • Fri, 21st Oct 2022
Game review: No More Heroes III
Gaming

Game review: No More Heroes III

The developer's most recent game is No More Heroes III which was released for the Nintendo Switch console exclusively in 2021.

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • Wed, 19th Oct 2022
Game review: Wreckfest (Nintendo Switch)
Gaming

Game review: Wreckfest (Nintendo Switch)

Wreckfest on Nintendo Switch delivers a blast of racing mayhem, despite hardware limitations. A fun, wacky game for arcade racing fans.

By Damian Seeto • 4 min read • Fri, 15th Jul 2022
Game review: The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD (Nintendo Switch)
Gaming

Game review: The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD (Nintendo Switch)

The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD is finally available for the Nintendo Switch after a ten-year wait, bringing nostalgia and excitement to fans.

By Lama Farhat • 4 min read • Thu, 4th Nov 2021
Game Review: Mario Party Superstars
Gaming

Game Review: Mario Party Superstars

I think this game is a brilliant addition to the Switch's library and would make a great Christmas gift for anyone young or old.

By Lama Farhat • 4 min read • Wed, 3rd Nov 2021
Hands-on Review: Fixture S1 Mount and S1 Carrying Case for Nintendo Switch
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Fixture S1 Mount and S1 Carrying Case for Nintendo Switch

The Fixture S1 Mount and Carrying Case offer a comfortable and stylish solution for using the Nintendo Switch, according to one reviewer.

By Darren Price • 4 min read • Mon, 28th Jun 2021
Game review: Subnautica - Below Zero (PS4/PS5)
Gaming

Game review: Subnautica - Below Zero (PS4/PS5)

It's time for console gamers to return to Planet 4546B, this time to explore the frozen water of its arctic region.

By Darren Price • 5 min read • Thu, 24th Jun 2021
Game review: Super Mario 3D All-Stars
Gaming

Game review: Super Mario 3D All-Stars

Super Mario 3D All-Stars is a must-have for fans old and new. The package features three classic 3D Mario games that still hold up today.

By Lama Farhat • 4 min read • Fri, 2nd Oct 2020
Game review: Burnout Paradise Remastered (Switch)
Gaming

Game review: Burnout Paradise Remastered (Switch)

Criterion's Burnout Paradise gets yet another re-release, this time for the Nintendo Switch with Burnout Paradise Remastered.

By Darren Price • 3 min read • Tue, 7th Jul 2020
Game review: Borderlands Legendary Collection on Nintendo Switch
Gaming

Game review: Borderlands Legendary Collection on Nintendo Switch

Borderlands Legendary Collection on the Nintendo Switch impresses with its style, gameplay, and customisable weapons, earning a solid 7/10 rating.

By Nick Forrester • 3 min read • Thu, 2nd Jul 2020
Game review: 51 Worldwide Games for Nintendo Switch
Gaming

Game review: 51 Worldwide Games for Nintendo Switch

There are tabletop games, card games, virtual sport games and more - a combination of which led me down a games rabbit-hole lasting entire weekends.

By Nick Forrester • 3 min read • Fri, 26th Jun 2020
The Outer Worlds (Switch): A great game but a terrible port
Gaming

The Outer Worlds (Switch): A great game but a terrible port

The Outer Worlds makes its way to the Nintendo Switch, but does it live up to the original game's charm? A journalist shares their thoughts.

By Lama Farhat • 4 min read • Fri, 26th Jun 2020
Game Review: BioShock: The Collection (Switch)
Gaming

Game Review: BioShock: The Collection (Switch)

Nintendo Switch owners can now explore the underwater dystopia of Rapture and the sky-high city of Columbia with BioShock: The Collection on Switch.

By Darren Price • 8 min read • Tue, 16th Jun 2020
Game review: Saints Row: The Third - Remastered
Gaming

Game review: Saints Row: The Third - Remastered

Saints Row: The Third - Remastered shines with improved visuals and extra content but is marred by outdated mechanics, earning a 7/10 verdict.

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • Wed, 3rd Jun 2020
Nintendo's profits soar, but analysts fear slowdown on the horizon
Gaming

Nintendo's profits soar, but analysts fear slowdown on the horizon

Operating profit skyrocketed 41% year-on-year for the financial year ending March 31, helped by its release of the popular Animal Crossing: New Horizons..

By Nick Forrester • 2 min read • Fri, 8th May 2020
Game review: One month with Animal Crossing New Horizons
Gaming

Game review: One month with Animal Crossing New Horizons

Spent a month with Animal Crossing: New Horizons, an enchanting Nintendo Switch exclusive where you create your island paradise. Here's the full review.

By Lama Farhat • 5 min read • Fri, 24th Apr 2020
Game review: Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX (Switch)
Gaming

Game review: Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX (Switch)

**Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX revives nostalgia with charming art and simplicity, but its repetitive gameplay may not appeal to everyone.**.

By Lama Farhat • 3 min read • Tue, 7th Apr 2020