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Super Mario Bros. Wonder Nintendo Direct Summary

Aaron Schäfer — Fri, 01 Sep 2023 15:00:09 +0000

Super Mario Bros. Wonder is one of a handful of first-party games announced by Nintendo earlier this year. The game will seemingly follow the general 2D-Mario formula but promises to bring some… wondrous new things to the beloved franchise. To show off more about the game with an upcoming release on October 20th of this year, Nintendo shared some news in today’s 15-minute presentation.

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Charles Martinet Steps Down from Mario Role

Aaron Schäfer — Tue, 22 Aug 2023 13:00:56 +0000

Charles Martinet is likely to be the best-known voice actor in video game history. While a large number of people might not know him by name, a majority would recognize any of Mario’s voice lines in a heartbeat. Martinet first voiced everyone’s favorite plumber in 1991, and after 32 years, his career as Mario’s voice actor is coming to an end. This is according to an announcement made by…

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PlayStation Showcase 2023 News Round-Up

Aaron Schäfer — Thu, 25 May 2023 13:00:23 +0000

It’s been close to two years since the last PlayStation showcase happened. We’ve all grown accustomed to seeing the more regular State of Play presentations focused on certain games, but today’s showcase seemed like it would be focused on more than just games. Clearly, this was Sony’s replacement for the canceled E3, ahead of any other large company’s bigger presentations.

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Trine 5: A Clockwork Conspiracy Announced

Aaron Schäfer — Thu, 13 Apr 2023 13:00:05 +0000

The Trine series should be familiar to all fans of co-op puzzle games and adventures. It has been rather silent around the franchise since the previous game (Trine 4: The Nightmare Prince) was released in 2019. Thankfully, the wait is over, and Trine 5: A Clockwork Conspiracy was just announced. According to the press release, it should release this summer if everything goes according to plan.

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Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves (Movie) Review

Aaron Schäfer — Mon, 03 Apr 2023 20:00:47 +0000

As a big fan of the Dungeons & Dragons universe and occasional player of the globally known tabletop game, it was only natural for me to be excited when Honor Among Thieves was first announced a couple of years ago. From the start, I knew this was the type of movie I wanted to experience in the cinema. Recently, I went to the local cinema to check it out with somewhat high expectations.

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PowerWash Simulator is Getting Free Tomb Raider DLC

Aaron Schäfer — Thu, 19 Jan 2023 16:00:45 +0000

“Oddly satisfying”-games have been becoming more popular for the last couple of years. Games like Unpacking, A Little to the Left, and PowerWash Simulator have curated a whole new fanbase. While I’m definitely an enjoyer of these types of games, I have yet to dive into the world of power-washing locations like a playground or the actual Mars Rover. Hearing the news of a free Tomb Raider-themed…

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Stranded Deep Now Available on Xbox Game Pass

Aaron Schäfer — Wed, 04 Jan 2023 16:00:08 +0000

Releasing games on Game Pass without announcing them first has become sort of a trend at Microsoft, and I think it’s fun to read these surprise announcements, especially if the surprise games are up your alley. While this has definitely happened before, Stranded Deep isn’t really a game for me, but it should be for friends of Survival as well as Co-Op-Games. As you may have guessed…

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Road 96 (Xbox One) Review

Aaron Schäfer — Wed, 20 Jul 2022 19:00:05 +0000

I’m a huge fan of narrative-focused games, so when Road 96 was announced, I knew it would be my kind of game. Additionally, with its somewhat recent addition to Xbox Game Pass, I went ahead and played it. I finished the game within a couple of days. The game kept me hooked from start to finish, and it was overall a really fun experience. The game has you playing as different teens each going on…

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Devolver Digital Presentation 2022 Roundup

Aaron Schäfer — Fri, 10 Jun 2022 17:00:08 +0000

Devolver Digital’s presentations are always among my favorites during events like E3, or in this case the Summer Games Fest. This time, it’s called Devolver Digital’s Marketing Countdown to Marketing. If you couldn’t already tell, they’re once again not really taking themselves seriously. Their presentations always are about storytelling while making fun of other kinds of presentations…

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First Hour – Eiyuden Chronicle: Rising (Switch)

Aaron Schäfer — Mon, 16 May 2022 15:00:09 +0000

In this new format I’m trying out, I’m going to play exactly one hour (timed, of course) of games I’m starting. The purpose of this format is to give the first impression of said game. Later on, once I’ve finished a game, I’ll be able to see how that impression has changed from the first hour to however long it takes to finish it. The first game I’m trying this format for is Eiyuden Chronicle…

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