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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
Hands-on Review: Skull & Co GripCase Bundle for Nintendo Switch
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Skull & Co GripCase Bundle for Nintendo Switch

The Skull and Co GripCase Bundle transforms Nintendo Switch gaming with enhanced comfort, practical storage, and customisable grips for bed-gamers.

By Nick Forrester • 4 min read • Mon, 6th Apr 2020