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Hands-on Review: Skull & Co's Jumpgate for Nintendo Switch
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Skull & Co's Jumpgate for Nintendo Switch

The portability, safety, and versatility of the Jumpgate dock make it the best portable Nintendo Switch dock on the market.

By Lama Farhat • 3 min read • Fri, 27th Mar 2020
Hands-on Review: Satisfye Limited Edition bundle for Nintendo Switch
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Satisfye Limited Edition bundle for Nintendo Switch

When I discovered the Satisfye Grip, I was excited about the possibility of a product that fixes the Switch's biggest flaw.

By Lama Farhat • 4 min read • Wed, 4th Mar 2020
Game review: The Talos Principle - Deluxe Edition for the Nintendo Switch
Gaming

Game review: The Talos Principle - Deluxe Edition for the Nintendo Switch

The Talos Principle enchants on Switch, blending puzzles with philosophical overtones for an immersive challenge.

By Lama Farhat • 3 min read • Mon, 3rd Feb 2020
Game review: Dr Kawashima's Brain Training for Nintendo Switch
Gaming

Game review: Dr Kawashima's Brain Training for Nintendo Switch

'Brain Age' game tested 15 yrs on—does it still challenge minds or has tech moved on? #BrainTraining #Nintendo #Gaming.

By Lama Farhat • 4 min read • Tue, 21st Jan 2020
Game review: Tokyo Dark Remembrance (Switch)
Gaming

Game review: Tokyo Dark Remembrance (Switch)

It took two years for the game to get ported to the Nintendo Switch and the PlayStation 4 but now that it is finally here, is it any good?.

By Lama Farhat • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Dec 2019
Game review: The Alliance Alive HD Remastered (Switch)
Gaming

Game review: The Alliance Alive HD Remastered (Switch)

The Alliance Alive HD Remastered for Switch breathes new life into a hidden 3DS gem, offering rich storytelling, strategic gameplay, and unique art design.

By Lama Farhat • 3 min read • Wed, 27th Nov 2019
Game review: Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020
Gaming

Game review: Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020

Mario and Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 offers a mix of fun and underwhelming mini-games, but it shines in party settings and retro-themed events.

By Lama Farhat • 4 min read • Mon, 11th Nov 2019
Game review: Digimon Story Cyber Sleuth - Complete Edition (Switch)
Gaming

Game review: Digimon Story Cyber Sleuth - Complete Edition (Switch)

Digimon Story Cyber Sleuth - Complete Edition brings two captivating adventures to the Switch, offering around 90 hours of JRPG content for enthusiasts.

By Lama Farhat • 4 min read • Tue, 5th Nov 2019
Game review: Luigi's Mansion 3
Gaming

Game review: Luigi's Mansion 3

Every Nintendo fan who owns a Switch should give this game a try. Yes is it slow at first, but stick with it and you will be rewarded with spooky fun times.

By Lama Farhat • 5 min read • Thu, 31st Oct 2019
Game review: The Eyes of Ara (Switch)
Gaming

Game review: The Eyes of Ara (Switch)

Despite its captivating puzzles and beautiful visuals, The Eyes of Ara struggles on the Nintendo Switch due to poorly calibrated controls in docked mode.

By Lama Farhat • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Oct 2019
Game review: The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Complete Edition (Switch)
Gaming

Game review: The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Complete Edition (Switch)

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt comes to Nintendo Switch, bringing its vast, detailed world to a portable console. But how does it fare on the go?.

By Darren Price • 7 min read • Mon, 21st Oct 2019
Game review: The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening on the Switch
Gaming

Game review: The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening on the Switch

Link's Awakening on Nintendo's Switch is as if the developers had taken my rose-tinted memory of the original Game Boy game and put it in my Switch.

By Darren Price • 4 min read • Tue, 24th Sep 2019
Hands-on Review: Spyro Reignited Trilogy for Nintendo Switch
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Spyro Reignited Trilogy for Nintendo Switch

Activision's Spyro Reignited Trilogy brings the beloved purple dragon to the Nintendo Switch, with fantastic visuals and engaging gameplay.

By Lama Farhat • 4 min read • Fri, 13th Sep 2019
Game review: Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled - the hardest Switch racing game
Gaming

Game review: Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled - the hardest Switch racing game

Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled is a visually astonishing karting game, with unique characters and challenging gameplay. Verdict: 8/10.

By Lama Farhat • 4 min read • Thu, 25th Jul 2019
Game review: Super Mario Maker 2, The last 2D Mario game you need to buy
Gaming

Game review: Super Mario Maker 2, The last 2D Mario game you need to buy

Super Mario Maker 2 lands with intuitive course creation, cooperative building, and a rich Story Mode, making it the ultimate 2D Mario game to buy.

By Lama Farhat • 5 min read • Mon, 15th Jul 2019
Razer's new range of top-shelf gaming headsets
Gaming

Razer's new range of top-shelf gaming headsets

Razer's Nari Ultimate gaming headsets launch with Lofelt's haptic tech, revolutionising immersive gameplay at prices starting from NZD $190 (AUD $170).

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 2nd Oct 2018
Game review: Broforce gets Switched
Gaming

Game review: Broforce gets Switched

Devolver Digital's acclaimed retro-shooter, Broforce, blasts onto Nintendo Switch, allowing players to enjoy its 80s/90s action-movie nostalgia on the go.

By Darren Price • 4 min read • Wed, 12th Sep 2018
Hands-on Review: Sonic Mania Plus is a fast paced experience
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Hands-on Review: Sonic Mania Plus is a fast paced experience

Sonic Mania came out last year and is often regarded to be one of the best Sonic games of all time. Now a newer version of the game is here.

By Damian Seeto • 4 min read • Tue, 24th Jul 2018