Joy+Sticks (Archive 2017-2022)
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Pokémon’s Formula is Holding the Series Back
A Nintendo Switch Pokémon is on the horizon, but Game Freak’s recent dismissal of an open world has us wondering if Pokémon’s aging formula is holding the series back.
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5 Highlights from the Nindies Showcase Summer 2017
The Nindies Showcase Summer 2017 brought us an impressive array of indie games to get excited about. Here are the five that really stood out.
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ARK: Survival Evolved is out of Early Access
My review of ARK: Survival Evolved after experiencing the game for more than two years in Steam Early Access.
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Kingdom Hearts DEcoded: Episode I
The first of our three-part summary of the Kingdom Hearts saga, covering Kingdom Heart X, Birth By Sleep, and Xehanort.
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Spyro HD Might Actually Be a Thing
Now that the nostalgia of Crash Bandicoot: N. Sane Trilogy is beginning to wear off, we need another dose, and it needs to be with Spyro.
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Third Time’s the Charm: My Nintendo Switch Story
A look back at my on-again off-again relationship with the Wii U, and how it’s translated to the Nintendo Switch.
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5 Tips for Maximum Freshness in Splatoon 2
Whether you’re new to the game, or training for the next Splatfest, here are five tips to help you hone your skills in Splatoon 2.
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Something to Try: Don’t Fast Travel
I stopped fast traveling in Breath of the Wild. Here’s why you should try it, too, no matter the game.