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Jacob Chambers

Old-school gamer with a cheeky tongue that gets me in trouble. When I'm not playing games, I'm writing about them, preferably in the vicinity of a fridge! Oh, and if you're a Justin Bieber fan, I'm afraid we can't be friends!

Gargoyles Remastered Brings Sega Genesis Classic to Switch October

Disney announced a Switch remaster of 16-bit classic Gargoyles for October 19. Gargoyles Remastered, developed by Empty Clip Studios, was announced last September but hasn’t been mentioned since. However, a new trailer confirmed that the game will release next month. Gargoyles, a 1995 Sega Genesis/Mega Drive 2D side-scrolling platformer, loosely followed the cult 1990s cartoon of the same name. Plans ...

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Super Mario Shopping Bag on My Nintendo Store (US)

The My Nintendo Store now has a “exclusive” “Super Mario Shopping Bag”. This offer costs 800 Platinum Points for US My Nintendo members. If you buy this reward, shipping costs apply. “Jump into your next adventure in style with this Super Mario Shopping Bag! This colorful bag features a selection of Super Mario characters on one side and the classic ...

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Before Netflix Launch This Month, Castlevania: Nocturne Gets Main Trailer

The Netflix “main trailer” for Castlevania: Nocturne was released this month to build anticipation. This latest Castlevania animated adaptation stars Richter Belmont and draws from Castlevania: Rondo of Blood and Symphony of the Night. “The gory and gothic adventures of the Castlevania franchise continue with an exciting new setting and their highest stakes yet. A gripping story of love and ...

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Surprise! LEGO 2K Drive Has Switch eShop Demo

LEGO 2K Drive launched on the Switch earlier this year, and 2K Games has released a free demo on the US and UK Switch eShop. Nintendo’s socials say players can explore Turbo Acres, Bricklandia’s first biome. When LEGO 2K Drive launched on Switch earlier this year, we called it a fun and colorful racer but didn’t think it was optimized ...

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Canada GameStop Pre-Order Includes Free Keychain for Super Mario Bros. Wonder

As Super Mario Bros. Wonder’s Nintendo Switch release next month approaches, more retailers are revealing extra goodies for pre-orders. Canadian GameStop pre-orders for $79.99 get a free keychain. It’s based on the game’s new power-up that turns Mario and friends into elephants. It’s unclear how big it will be in the promotional shot below, but Mario’s transformation will inform it: ...

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Stardew Valley’s Official Cookbook Has Over 50 Delicious Recipes, Pre-Order Now

Eric ‘ConcernedApe’ Barone and Ryan Novak’s “the official” cookbook for Stardew Valley fans may interest you. Following ConcernedApe’s announcement earlier this month, Amazon lists it as arriving in May 2024 for $28.00 USD, with pre-orders available (or a few dollars off if you buy it before release). This cookbook will include “more than 50 delightful recipes” from the game, allowing ...

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Doug Bowser Says Nintendo Is “Evolving” Into An Entertainment Company

In a Washington Post interview, Nintendo’s American president Doug Bowser reiterated its desire to expand beyond video games. Bowser said Nintendo is “evolving into being an entertainment company with gaming as a nucleus of the overall business model”. Nintendo has dabbled in love hotels and playing cards, but its recent push in theme parks and the movie industry has changed ...

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Toree Saturn Will Offer More Cute Low-Poly Platforming Next Year

After being teased last month, developer Siactro has revealed the first look at Toree Saturn, the sequel to Toree 3D. It’s adorable as expected. Saturn, like the other Toree games, is a low-poly platformer where you guide a cute chick and its awesome shades through colorful courses. There are several new moves, including a ground dash and homing attack. Returning ...

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Next Month, Switch Gets Cozy Sandbox Worldbuilder ‘My Little Universe’ Demo

Developer Estoty and publisher SayGames announced that Switch will get the cozy worldbuilder My Little Universe on October 5. New Nintendo console local co-op demos are also laying the groundwork. This one lets you build your own civilization by using your pickaxe to create new land, harvest materials, or explore the world’s mysteries (did someone say ‘dungeons’?). You’ll farm and ...

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