I’m pretty sure I’m legally required to try ranking the Legend of Zelda games on the 35th anniversary. Especially because it’s been my favorite series since I was a kid gaming on the NES! (when I had no idea what to do in Zelda II even though I loved it). No other game series embodies …
Looking for the best Switch games to play with your kids? You’re in the right place! Nintendo has long been my favorite game company because it always keeps me smiling. Its flagship series for each of their consoles captures the imagination and hearts of all ages, the Switch being no exception. What’s really awesome is …
I have to talk about my top 10 best Mario games before the official end of the 35th Anniversary celebration! My earliest gaming memories start on the NES with Super Mario Bros. 3, and Mario has been a delightful, whimsical, and always top-notch quality presence in my gaming life ever since. I would argue that …
With all that’s been going on recently getting ready for our move, the release of Cyber Shadow came out of nowhere for me! Published by Yacht Club Games (Shovel Knight), the game was impressively created by the one-man team of Mechanical Head Studios. I downloaded it shortly after launch on my Switch and had a …
Oh how I love the Donkey Kong country games! Ever since I played the first game around Christmas 1994, I’ve been hooked. All of the games feature a fun Nintendo protagonist and have excellent platforming controls. Not to mention the atmosphere, charm, whimsy, and creativity is astounding in each entry. It’s my third favorite series …
“A cozy management game about dying” is perhaps my favorite tagline for a game ever. And it really is an apt description for Spiritfarer, a lovely indie game from Thunder Lotus that I recently completed on my Switch! (I enjoyed it so much that I added it to my top 10 best games of 2020 …
If you were a Nintendo fan in the 90s, there’s a good chance you loved Nintendo Power. I had a subscription all throughout the N64 era, and before that read the all the issues in the days of the Super Nintendo at a close friend’s house. I used to rollerblade to our neighborhood mailbox the …
Nintendo Force Magazine-the Nintendo Power revival! Read More »
There’s so little time to game when you’re an adult. Even more so if you have kids! Back in the day, I used to almost always complete games I owned to 100%. That was partially because I had so few games, partially because I had so much time, and partially because games were much shorter! …
If you’re looking for the most relaxing Nintendo Switch games, you’re not alone. Video games have always been a source of comfort for me. They provide a nice escape when things are very hectic, and personally help me manage anxiety. It’s nice to feel some control in a game when the world seems out of …
Writing in December 2020, Coffee Talk (from Toge productions) is perfect for the times. It’s a fairly short game about owning a coffee shop and interacting with customers, with an ideal blend (pun fully intended) of cozy, calm, fun, creative, and emotional resonance. It’s exactly what I wanted (and needed!) to play right now. It …
