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Kirby Star Allies: Video Game Review

Kirby games are generally conceived as kinder, gentler platformers. Not easy, but not punishingly hard either. Kirby Star Allies for the Nintendo Switch is no exception. While the narrative gets weirdly dark at times, the gameplay stays generally friendly.

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Nintendo Power Retrospectives – Part 36

This week the Nintendo Power Retrospectives continues with part 2 of the Best of the Rest for Nintendo Power’s Third Year.
This episode is dedicated to the memory of Satoru Iwata. My condolences to Iwata’s family, friends, and co-workers. Continue reading

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This week I’m taking a look at Nintendo Power #9 for November & December of 1989.

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Nintendo Power Retrospective – Part 12

This week I’ve come to the end of Nintendo Power’s first year, and boy is this issue weak on games to review. On the bright side, one of these is a classic from Capcom. We also have the results of the first annual Nintendo Power Awards, which can best be described as a mixed bag. Continue reading

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Nintendo Power Retrospective – Part 11

This week we come to the second to last issue of Nintendo Power’s first year, featuring another classic title in Ninja Gaiden, and two classically bad titles in The Adventures of Bayou Billy and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, along with an underrated gem. Continue reading

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Nintendo Power Retrospective – Part 10

This week I continue with the Nintendo Power Retrospectives with part 10, covering issue #4 of Nintendo Power – including looks at Zelda II: The Adventure of Link, and a whole bunch of NES Football games. Oh, and Metal Gear?!

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Nintendo Power Retrospective – Part 9

The Nintendo Power Retrospective rolls on with Nintendo Power #3 – featuring the first port from a PC that I’ve reviewed thus far. Continue reading

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Nintendo Power Retrospective – Part 8

This week we continue with Nintendo Power #2, and a few games that are somewhat controversial – including the first Castlevania game I’ve reviewed thus far. Continue reading

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