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PAPER CRAFT | Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door review: a worthy new version of a must-play classic

Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door is a richly-deserved, lovingly-crafted redo of a classic.

May 23, 2024 Alex Donaldson

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Luigi is holding what looks like a vacuum cleaner in Luigi's Mansion 2. Mario, in his Paper form, is holding a mallet, with the supporting cast of Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door behind him.

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WELCOME TO THE FOLD | Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door remake and Luigi's Mansion 2 HD finally have release dates

And they're not too far away.

March 10, 2024 Oisin Kuhnke

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The best Nintendo Switch games to play in 2024

Here are some of the best Switch games to try out.

Jan. 1, 2024 James Billcliffe

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The best 3DS games to play in 2024

Zelda, Mario, Dragon Quest, Phoenix Wright, and even Metal Gear Solid. The 3DS had it all.

Dec. 8, 2023 Kelsey Raynor

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The best Nintendo DS Games to play in 2024

While the NDS library sits at over 2000+ titles, there are a few that stand out from the rest.

Dec. 8, 2023 Kelsey Raynor

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OLE RELIABLE | Super Mario RPG remake was made by a long-time Dragon Quest support dev

The remake of the classic RPG is out next week.

Nov. 12, 2023 Oisin Kuhnke

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The 20 best Nintendo Wii games to play in 2024

Time to head down motion control memory lane.

Nov. 1, 2023 Kelsey Raynor

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A COLORFUL WORLD | Super Mario RPG: Relive the classic RPG with modern graphics and gameplay this November

Team up with an oddball group of heroes to save Star Road.

Sept. 14, 2023 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

Peach, Bowser, Mario, and others stand in a half-circle, holding a star above their heads.

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Get Super Mario Bros Wonder or Mario RPG for free with this 3 for 2 offer from Best Buy

Buy two Nintendo Switch games and get the third game free from Best Buy.

June 30, 2023 Corinna Burton

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MAMMA MIA | Nintendo Direct June 2023 - here’s all the announcements you might’ve missed

Strap in. There's a lot to unpack.

June 22, 2023 Kelsey Raynor

Birdo, in a pink bow, pops out of an egg that's decorated with purple splotches.

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BACK FOR MORE | Super Mario RPG remake is real, and it arrives in November

It looks pretty good, too.

June 21, 2023 Kelsey Raynor

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SMODERLING RIVALRIES | Classic GBA title Fire Emblem ignites Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack on June 22

Plan your strategy and draw your steel.

June 16, 2023 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

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OH, HI WEEKEND | What are you playing this weekend?

April showers bring May flowers. Or something to that effect.

April 22, 2023 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

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GOOGLE CHROM | 11 years later, the 3DS is still home to the best Fire Emblem game

Many FE games came before, and a few have come since, but nothing beats Fire Emblem Awakening on the Nintendo 3DS.

April 20, 2023 Kelsey Raynor

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HOUSE RULES | For the best magic/school life sim, you need to head back to Nintendo Switch

It may not be open world, but Fire Emblem: Three Houses ticks every box when it comes to that delicate magic/school balance.

Feb. 9, 2023 Dom Peppiatt

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Guide

Ring a ding ding | Fire Emblem Engage Bond Rings and what they do

Put a ring on it

Feb. 7, 2023 Josh Broadwell

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Skill Issue | Fire Emblem Engage skills: The best skills and how to get more SP

Who needs Boots when you can ride an imaginary horsey

Feb. 6, 2023 Josh Broadwell

Fire Emblem Engage best class for each character: A young anime woman with dark skin and black hair, wearing brightly colored baubles in her hair, is wielding a large spear against a group of indistinguishable foes

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Getting Schooled | Fire Emblem Engage: The best classes for each character

Time for class

Feb. 2, 2023 Josh Broadwell

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Dragon Lover | Fire Emblem Engage romance, supports, and best gifts for each character

You won't make many friends with manure

Feb. 2, 2023 Josh Broadwell

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Time To Disengage | Be careful, Fire Emblem Engage spoilers have already leaked

Keep your eyes out for anything suspicious.

Jan. 16, 2023 Oisin Kuhnke

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A Brush With Fate | Fire Emblem Engage's opening cinematic gives us a flashy look at our toothpaste coloured protagonist

Plus, a short look at the title screen too.

Jan. 8, 2023 Oisin Kuhnke

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ALL ROADS TO CHROM | Fire Emblem Engage is Three Houses turned up to 11, for better or worse – preview

If you're concerned about the Persona-fication of Fire Emblem, you might want to temper your expectations for Engage.

Jan. 5, 2023 Alex Donaldson

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FULL HOUSE | Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes might be the best Nintendo Musou to date - preview

Solid technical performance and brilliant use of the Three Houses setting make this possibly the best Nintendo hack-and-slash yet.

June 8, 2022 Alex Donaldson

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We could be heroes | Fire Emblem Warriors – Three Hopes brings Three Houses heroes back to Nintendo Switch in June

At today's Nintendo Direct, the company announced a new Fire Emblem game – a follow-up to Fire Emblem Warriors

Feb. 9, 2022 Dom Peppiatt

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Paper Mario: The Origami King devs had "almost complete control" over direction

Aug. 30, 2020 Cian Maher

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One of the collectibles in Paper Mario is a giant Toad d**k

July 20, 2020 Cian Maher

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Fire Emblem remake and 3DS games could be coming to Switch

Nov. 3, 2019 Cian Maher

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Fire Emblem: Three Houses Is Essentially A Spiritual Successor To A Game That Never Came West

The spirit of one of the best Fire Emblems lives on, two decades later.

July 11, 2019 Eric Van Allen

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Talking About the Future of Fire Emblem Heroes With Intelligent Systems

We talk co-op, power creep, and Fire Emblem: Three Houses connectivity with Intelligent Systems.

March 12, 2019 Kat Bailey

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How Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia Modernized a Forgotten 8-bit Strategy Classic for the 3DS

INTERVIEW | Intelligent Systems on building out the story, trying out new mechanics, and why marriage and kids didn't make it into the remake.

May 31, 2017 Kat Bailey

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Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia is a remake done right and the perfect 3DS victory lap

May 19, 2017 Alex Donaldson

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The Fire Emblem Echoes season pass costs more than the game itself

May 4, 2017 James O'Connor

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USgamer's RPG Podcast: Fire Emblem and a Discussion of the Switch's RPGs

Nadia and Kat goof on one another about Final Fantasy IV and Persona 4 Golden, then settle in to talk Switch and Fire Emblem.

Jan. 21, 2017 Kat Bailey

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Fire Emblem Fates: Birthright Nintendo 3DS Review: Blood Will Tell

Intelligent Systems offers Fire Emblem: Awakening fans a true sequel.

Feb. 18, 2016 Mike Williams

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Which Version of Fire Emblem Fates Should I Buy?

Our reviews are here, but you might be confused as to which one you should be reading. Let us help.

Feb. 18, 2016 USgamer Team

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What Fire Emblem Needs to Continue Its Mini-Renaissance

Fire Emblem's developers speak on the process of developing two different games at once, the characters they had their protagonist marry, and what the series needs to continue its recent success.

Feb. 17, 2016 Kat Bailey

The latest Fire Emblem Fates trailer introduces the characters you'll be marrying off

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Axe of the Blood God Episode 3: Inaugurating Our RPG Canon with a Classic

Kat, Bob, and Jeremy return to Final Fantasy VI for our inaugural Canon of the Blood God segment. Plus, an interview with Robert Boyd and a mailbag!

March 13, 2015 Kat Bailey

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Code Name: S.T.E.A.M Nintendo 3DS Review: Mecha Lincoln, Activate

Intelligent Systems' latest strategy game is deeply silly... and really hard.

March 12, 2015 Kat Bailey

Abraham Lincoln orders you to battle aliens in new Code Name: S.T.E.A.M. trailer

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