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The Switch 2 Is Already a Cozy Game Paradise

Two awesome launch titles and legacy improvements

6d ago

The customizable main character of Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma stands on a road surrounded by bright pink trees.

6d ago

I Totally Love the Switch 2’s Headset Options

Nintendo’s new console makes beautiful sounds

17h ago

Yakuza 0: Director’s Cut protagonist Kiryu stands in front of a shop called Smile Burger on a busy day in the city.

17h ago

The Best Forgotten Mario Games

For those who want less karting and more jumping

2d ago

Mario sits (right) dressed in a yellow cat power up suit in front of a body of water. A piece of land juts up into the sky featuring a lighthouse (left), with more Mario level geometry on the horizon.

2d ago

Oh No, I Bought A Switch 2

Was my skepticism warranted?

Jun 5

A Switch 2 Pro Controller Box (left) and a Switch 2 Box (right) sitting next to each other on my slightly ugly patterned couch.

Jun 5

Nvidia’s GeForce Now Has One Frustrating Problem

The pursuit of graphics at any cost

Jun 4

The default home screen in the GeForce Now app, showing a featured ad block at the top and a list of currently available games in a grid on the bottom half.

Jun 4

My Three Favorite “Impossible” Switch Ports

True tech wizardry

Jun 2

Borderlands 3 protagonist Amara stands looking out over the game’s first open world zone, with sci-fi structures looming in the distance.

Jun 2

Doom: The Dark Ages Is Such a Strange Beast

A trilogy in a hopeless search for an identity

May 30

The Doom Slayer poses dramatically with his special shield, which is lined with saw blades and crackling yellow energy bolts.

May 30

The New Fantasy Life Sequel Ruined My Game of the Year List

I have to mine all of this legendary ore

May 27

The customizable protagonist of Fantasy Life i explores the world of “Ginormosia” alongside their party, with green trees and crisp coastline stretching off into the distance.

May 27

I Don’t Think Bungie Will Ever Be Good Again

This whole Marathon art debacle is so embarrassing

May 23

A yellow utility vehicle drives towards the mountains in the Xbox 360 version of Halo: Reach.

May 23

Blades of Fire Has Like Two Cool Ideas

I think it might be doomed

May 21

A giant magical forge monster with glowing red eyes looms over the player in Blades of Fire, flanked by two stone statues of himself.

May 21

Alex Rowe

Alex Rowe

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I post commentary about gaming, tech, and sometimes music. I’ve written professionally about games since 2005. Look mom, I’m using my English degree!

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