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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

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

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

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

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

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 202124th January 2026 Anthony Culinas MercurySteam, Metroid, Metroid Dread, Metroid Dread Review, Nintendo, Nintendo Switch

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

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

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

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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Pragmata Review – ANDROID PIGGYBACK

Pragmata Review – ANDROID PIGGYBACK

14th April 202613th April 2026 Anthony Culinas

Pragmata is one of the strangest, yet most exciting games I’ve reviewed this year.

Re:Night Preview – TACTICAL BLISS

Re:Night Preview – TACTICAL BLISS

9th April 20269th April 2026 Anthony Culinas
Diablo IV: Season 12 Review

Diablo IV: Season 12 Review

7th April 20267th April 2026 thenetworkbeta
Screamer Review – ANIME FAST & FURIOUS?

Screamer Review – ANIME FAST & FURIOUS?

22nd March 202622nd March 2026 Anthony Culinas
Building a Minecraft Server Players Actually Stay On

Building a Minecraft Server Players Actually Stay On

13th March 202613th March 2026 Anthony Culinas
How Sequel Games Compete in a Saturated Market

How Sequel Games Compete in a Saturated Market

12th March 202612th March 2026 Anthony Culinas

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