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Super Mario Kart: SNES Racing That's Still Fun
Mario's first kart racer
May 6, 2019 - Super Mario Kart was the first Mario Kart game which is a series that still sells millions of copies so let's see how it holds up today.
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Celeste: 1.25 Years and 125 Broken Controllers Later
A modern platforming masterpiece
April 29, 2019 - Is the winner of The Game Awards 2018's Best Independent Game still worth playing in 2019? Yes! So, let's jump to it.
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Kirby's Dream Course: A SNES Hole-In-One
Let's play some 16-bit minigolf
March 30, 2019 - Nintendo is well-known for providing unique gaming experiences and Kirby's Dream Course was definitely distinct for its time. The question is: how does it hold up almost 25 years later?
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Malkyrs: Arenas of Eternity - A New Kind of Card Game
An online / physical CCG hybrid
February 22, 2019 - The idea behind Malkyrs is that you have a hero card which you can level up by winning battles and earning favor to spend on becoming more powerful. I got my hands on one of the starter decks provided by Malkyrs Studio so let's try out the beta!
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Super Mario World vs. Yoshi's Island
Which is the better SNES platformer?
February 22, 2019 - Super Mario World was one of the launch titles for SNES and it showed what the console was capable of. It remains one of my favorite platformers of all time because of the pixel-perfect 2D graphics, its secrets, and how fun and creative the levels are.
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Onimusha: Warlords Boss Guide
Save Princess Yuki like a champion
February 2, 2019 - If you're having trouble with the tricky bosses in Onimusha: Warlords, this guide is for you. I beat the game twice and most of these bosses three times. My first time fighting them wasn't easy but there are a few tricks you can follow to have a much easier time.
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Super Castlevania IV is Hard
How good of a vampire hunter are you?
January 12, 2019 - Before I started Super Castlevania IV, I thought it would be a Metroidvania but that's not the case. While many Castlevanias are Metroidvanias, Super Castlevania IV is more of an action platformer and it's a darn hard one to boot.
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Is Magic: The Gathering Arena's Economy Fair?
Exploring MTG Arena's business model
January 2, 2019 - If you're a Hearthstone player looking to get into MTG Arena, you're probably wondering if the prices are fair and if you can get decent rewards from playing the game for free so let's take an in-depth look at Magic: The Gathering Arena's economy.
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My Grueling Battle with Contra III: The Alien Wars
Can you crush the alien menace?
December 21, 2018 - Contra 3: The Alien Wars is one of those maddeningly difficult retro games that will destroy you over and over if you're not prepared. Because I like punishing myself, I decided to see if I could beat the game without relying on the SNES Classic's save states.
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Magic: The Gathering Arena Impressions
Prepare your deck
November 18, 2018 - It's an exciting time for collectible card game fans everywhere now that Magic: The Gathering Arena is in open beta. Although it isn't currently fully featured, at least it's finally ready to download.
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