Co-op Roguelikes are my new Tetris 99.
Read More »Top 10 Games of 2023: Nintendo Editor Michael’s Picks
We’re halfway through 2024, which means I’m still early when it comes to posting about my Top 10 games of 2023!(Last year’s was in September, so, you know, improvement!)In no particular order: Theatrythm: Final Bar Line Theatrythm: Final Bar Line is the most fun I’ve had with a rhythm game, …
Read More »A Living World: The Inconsequential Stories of Granblue Fantasy Relink
Granblue Fantasy Relink features a 15-20 hour story (as long as you’re hunting for chests, slimes, and crabs) full of excitement, set pieces, and secrets. But between blowing up towering robots and hurrying across chasms filling with lava, the crew (and player) get to rest in one of the game’s …
Read More »Granblue Fantasy Relink: 20 Hours of Adventure,100 Hours of Fun
Long, troubled development rarely turns out a gem in game-making, but Granblue Fantasy Relink happily bucks the trend, delivering a beautiful, exciting, and brilliant adventure. It feels like a game with eight-plus years of development. As every corner of starting-town Folca can attest, there is a gratuitous amount of detail. …
Read More »Winter Sale Suggestions From My Wishlist
The eShop’s Winter Sale is here, so BG’s Nintendo Editor has compiled a handful of favorites to consider!
Read More »Brutality: Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising Falls From Grace
Fans of the original’s RPG mode need not apply to Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising.
Read More »Wartales Review (Switch):
Wartales is a much better game than it is a port.
Read More »Top 10 Games of 2022: Nintendo Editor Michael’s Picks
Last year I made my Top 10 list in June.
Read More »Make Your Own Fun in Advance Wars 1+2: Reboot Camp
For fans of Advance Wars, the franchise’s return has been a long time coming. The most recent title, Advance Wars: Days of Ruin, came out on Jan 21, 2008. Over 15 years ago. And while that compares favorably to the likes of F-Zero (coming up on 20 years since F-Zero …
Read More »Theatrythm is Better With Friends
The best new addition to Theatrythm: Final Bar Line isn’t the hundreds of new songs. It’s the addictive local co-op mode that makes Supreme songs conquerable for even the least experienced rhythm-game players.
Read More »Metroid Prime: A Jump in Dimensions
Metroid Prime is a faithful adaptation of the 2D series, and I’m only just joining the rest of the world in realizing it.
Read More »Fire Emblem Engage: Rant or Review?
Is this a rant, review, or something between the two of Fire Emblem Engage? I’ll let you be the judge.
Read More »Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Pass the Test
Another Pokemon, another chance to be disappointed! Only this time, I’m not. Not in the slightest. I mean sure, Pokemon Scarlet and Violet stumble in some (mostly technical) ways, but honest to Arceus, this is the best Pokemon has been in years. Let’s start with the knocks against it, shall …
Read More »Top 10 Games of 2021: Nintendo Editor Michael’s Picks
My Top 10 is never too late to the party.
Read More »Chewing on Pokemon Legends: Arceus
An engaging gameplay loop makes up for Pokemon Legends: Arceus’ stumbling missteps.
Read More »Even You Can Enjoy Eldin Ring
There’s an experience to be enjoyed even by novice players in Eldin Ring, with the right attitude and the right help!
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