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Game review: Animal Crossing: New Horizons Switch 2 Version

Tue, 27th Jan 2026
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Animal Crossing: New Horizons finds fresh life on Switch 2 with sharper visuals, faster loading and smart but non-essential new features.
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Game review: Kirby and the Forgotten Land + Star Crossed Land (Switch 2)

Tue, 9th Sep 2025
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Kirby and the Forgotten Land + Star Crossed Land enhances the 2022 classic with 12 new levels, smoother 60fps visuals, and fresh transformations on Switch 2.
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Game review: Omega 6 The Triangle Stars (Nintendo Switch)

Wed, 12th Mar 2025
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In a nostalgic nod to the '90s, Omega 6 The Triangle Stars brings classic point-and-click adventure to Nintendo Switch, promising quirky aliens and intriguing quests.
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Game review: Mario & Luigi: Brothership

Mon, 18th Nov 2024
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Nintendo continues to impress in 2024 with the launch of Mario & Luigi: Brothership, a captivating turn-based RPG exclusive for the Switch.
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Game review: The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom (Nintendo Switch)

Mon, 7th Oct 2024
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Nintendo's latest release, The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, presents Zelda as the primary character, offering fresh gameplay and unique abilities.
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Game review: The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom (Switch)

Mon, 22nd May 2023
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The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom offers new abilities and adventures, but some may be disappointed by reused graphics and map.
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Game review: The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening on the Switch

Tue, 24th Sep 2019
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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.
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EB Expo 2015 announces more playable games

Fri, 28th Aug 2015
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Sydney's EB Expo amps up its game roster, adding Dark Souls 3 and Need for Speed to its playable lineup for the first time in Australia.
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Nintendo unveils new Ocarina of Time 3D trailer

Wed, 4th May 2011
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Nintendo drops a dazzling trailer for the 3DS remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, a classic set for a June release.
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Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3DS dated for Europe

Wed, 13th Apr 2011
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Nintendo's classic, The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, will launch for the 3DS in Europe on 17 June, featuring enhanced 3D visuals and easier controls.
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New Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword trailer

Thu, 3rd Mar 2011
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Nintendo reveals thrilling new Skyward Sword trailer at GDC, showcasing enhanced Wii MotionPlus swordplay. Ocarina of Time 3DS remake drops in June.
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Women in Video Games

Tue, 1st May 2007
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We take a look at video games - past, present and future with a focus on some of the more prominent female characters.