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2D Platformers on Switch
Jump around with Nintendo
August 24, 2018 - There are currently dozens of 2D platformers for Switch and I recently played through a handful of them. Let's get to the reviews!
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Casual Console Games
Laidback fun for Switch and Xbox One
August 22, 2018 - Whatever your opinion is about casual games, there's no denying that they can be quite a delight at least every once in a while. Let's take a look at 5 recently released casual games for console and see if they're worth playing.
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Retro-Inspired Indie Games
Time machine not required
August 20, 2018 - Game developers have been emulating classic games for years. In this collection of reviews, I'll take a look at four completely different old-school experiences that you can enjoy on your newfangled modern consoles.
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How to Get the Warp Drive in No Man's Sky Next
Getting started as an aspiring explorer
August 17, 2018 - No Man's Sky is a galaxy-sized exploration game that's all about going to different stars and exploring the wonders that reside there. If you want to get out of your starting system and explore as soon as you can then this step-by-step guide is for you. I played through the first few hours and made note of everything that you need to do to start exploring space so let's get to it!
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Guacamelee! 2: DrinkBox on Their Latest Mexroidvania
An interview with Graham Smith
August 16, 2018 - Since their debut title Tales from Space: About a Blob, DrinkBox Studios has been crafting fantastic gaming experiences. I recently had the opportunity to ask co-founder Graham Smith a few questions about the studio's history and the upcoming Guacamelee! 2.
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How to Find Your Location in No Man's Sky Next
Finding your place in space
August 13, 2018 - No Man's Sky contains an unimaginably massive open universe and it's simply too big to be fully explored by the community. However, there is an easy way to find your position within the vastness of outer space so allow me to explain.
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The Nindie Nook: Episodes 11 to 15
5 Switch indies for on-the-go fun
July 30, 2018 - Has it been another 5 episodes already? Let's get to it and see what RC has been up to.
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Revisiting Yoshi's Island
Retro fun with Baby Mario
July 26, 2018 - I recently had a great time finishing Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island on the Super NES Classic Edition so allow me to share my experience with this timeless 2D platformer.
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Mega Man X: A First-Timer's Perspective
Mavericks and mayhem
July 23, 2018 - I love classic SNES games and Mega Man X was one such title that I felt compelled to play and I finally did so on the SNES Mini. It doesn't have many action games and the only other 2D shooters are Super Metroid and the controller-throwing Contra III: The Alien Wars.
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How to Make an In-Game Tutorial
Learning curve is everything
July 20, 2018 - I recently tried out Nobunaga's Ambition: Taishi and its tutorials inspired me to write this piece. Seeing as a good way to learn is by example, allow me to outline how to make an in-game tutorial that's as informative as it is engaging.
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