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Can Wii U Play Wii Games: Compatibility and Setup Guide

25th October 202525th October 2025 Anthony Culinas Donkey Kong, Nintendo, Nintendo Land, Nintendo Wii, Nintendo Wii U, Star Fox, Star Fox Zero, The Legend of Zelda, Wii, Wii U 0 Comments

Does the Wii U play Wii games? Sometimes, you want the best of both worlds. Click on through to find out how.

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The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Review – A MAGNIFICENT JOURNEY

12th May 202326th May 2023 Anthony Culinas Action-adventure, Manaka Kataoka, Nintendo, Nintendo Switch, Tears of the Kingdom, The Legend of Zelda 2 Comments

Tears of the Kingdom has finally found what the Zelda series has been searching for.

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The Super Mario Bros. Movie Review – LET’S-A-GO!

6th April 20236th April 2023 Anthony Culinas Aaron Horvath, Brian Tyler, Chris Meledandri, Illumination, Koji Kondo, Michael Jelenic, Nintendo, Shigeru Miyamoto, The Super Mario Bros. Movie 1 Comment

The Super Mario Bros. Movie has blitzed past the original film in every way possible, being a pure joy to watch for all age groups PG and up.

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Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Review – A NEAR-PERFECT RPG

30th July 20223rd March 2023 Anthony Culinas JRPG, Monolith Soft, Nintendo, Nintendo Switch, Xenoblade Chronicles 3, Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Reviews 2 Comments

While I don’t believe any game is ever perfect, Xenoblade Chronicles 3 is undoubtedly one heck of a good time.

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Pokémon Shining Pearl

Pokémon Shining Pearl Review – STUCK IN THE PAST?

20th November 202123rd November 2021 Anthony Culinas Game Freak, ILCA, Nintendo, Nintendo Switch, Pokémon Brilliant Diamond, Pokémon Shining Pearl, The Pokémon Company 2 Comments

Pokémon Shining Pearl might be worth picking up, especially for younger players. But unfortunately, it does suffer from a lack of innovation.

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Metroid Dread Review – BRING ON THE FEAR!

9th October 20219th October 2021 Anthony Culinas MercurySteam, Metroid, Metroid Dread, Metroid Dread Review, Nintendo, Nintendo Switch 1 Comment

Metroid Dread raises the classic formula to new heights, with a cat and mouse gameplay hook that makes it extremely hard to stop playing.

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New Pokemon Snap

New Pokemon Snap Review – BETTER THAN SNAP 64?

1st May 202127th July 2021 Anthony Culinas Bandai Namco Studios, New Pokemon Snap, New Pokemon Snap Review, Nintendo, Pokemon Snap 2021 Review, Pokemon Snap Switch Review 0 Comments

New Pokemon Snap remains a simple, yet super-effective way of experiencing around 200 different types of Pokemon from each past generation.

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Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity Review – SATISYFYING PREQUEL?

21st November 202029th March 2021 Samuel Incze Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity, Legend of Zelda, Nintendo, Nintendo Switch 1 Comment

Though there are some spectacular moments, Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity suffers from the “just another Dynasty Warriors game” stigma.

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Super Mario 64 (3D All-Stars) Review – STILL GOT IT

13th October 202029th March 2021 Anthony Culinas Nintendo, Nintendo 64, Nintendo Entertainment Analysis & Development, Nintendo Switch, Super Mario, Super Mario 3D All-Stars, Super Mario 64 2 Comments

Super Mario 64 contains a lovingly-crafted sequence of levels and tight controls that remain timeless today… And how about that music, huh?

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Octopath Traveler Zero Review – A GRANDETH PREQUEL

Octopath Traveler Zero Review – A GRANDETH PREQUEL

25th December 202525th December 2025 Anthony Culinas 0 Comments

Octopath Traveler Zero does have some issues, yet it’s still so damn addictive. Stronger storytelling, a unified thematic vision and an even more tactical combat system make this the most purposeful Octopath yet, even if its mobile phone game remnants drag things down.

Did You Waste Time on These POOR NFL Video Games?

Did You Waste Time on These POOR NFL Video Games?

16th December 202516th December 2025 Anthony Culinas 0 Comments
She’s Leaving Review – SHE SURE IS

She’s Leaving Review – SHE SURE IS

10th December 202510th December 2025 Anthony Culinas 0 Comments
Skate Story Review – BETTER THAN TONY HAWK?

Skate Story Review – BETTER THAN TONY HAWK?

9th December 202510th December 2025 Anthony Culinas 0 Comments
SpongeBob SquarePants: Titans of the Tide Review – BETTER THAN BFBB?

SpongeBob SquarePants: Titans of the Tide Review – BETTER THAN BFBB?

18th November 202518th November 2025 Anthony Culinas 0 Comments
Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles Review – STRATEGIC BLISS

Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles Review – STRATEGIC BLISS

5th November 20255th November 2025 Anthony Culinas 0 Comments

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