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On November 20th, Nintendo released Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity for the Nintendo Switch, a sequel to both Hyrule Warriors and Breath of the Wild that promised to explore the events that lead up to the event that destroyed Hyrule while delivering the action packed gameplay the Warriors games are known for. While it succeeded at doing the latter, I felt that the story was a disappointment. Still, it was one of the best Warrior-like games out there.
Shortly after the game was released, many fans (including myself) were wondering what was next for one of the best action games out there. The previous Hyrule Warriors game had a few DLC packs released afterwards, and then even more later on when it was re-released on the 3DS. The DLC packs explored different Zelda eras, from the Wind Waker to Link s Awakening a plethora of Zelda goodness.
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It seems like every console generation, Microsoft makes a full-on attempt to get the Japanese market s attention. While they almost always end up failing to generate significant sales, they usually end up a pretty good game under their belt (remember Lost Odyssey? Cause Microsoft doesn t). This time around, instead of making a brand new game, they ve latched onto the Yakuza series, Sega s long-running crime drama that part anime, part Streets of Rage, and part RPG, and have placed it at the center of Xbox Game Pass.
Enter The Yakuza Remastered Collection, a collection that includes Yakuza 3, 4, and 5, with updated visuals and improved performance, as well as restored content and updated localization. While the collection released on the PlayStation 4 early last year, what makes its appearance on Xbox significant is that it is available alongside Yakuza 0, Kiwami, and Kiwami 2, which means you can experience The Dragon of Dojima s saga in almost its entirety on Xbox Gam
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We all know that our favorite plumber has been celebrating his 35th anniversary, so what better way to show off your love for Mario and his friends than in one of the best games on the Nintendo Switch? Animal Crossing: New Horizons allows players to not only create their own designs but also allows them to share designs and download from others to create an island getaway that is perfectly tailored to their taste. Whether you want a new set of clothes or some new wallpaper for your house, the Animal Crossing fan base has you more than covered.
Hitman 3 is the thrilling conclusion to the World of Assassination trilogy and builds upon the previous Hitman releases to perfection. The game features some excellent missions, but unfortunately, is an uneven package, and feels incomplete without the previous entries in the series.
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So you bought a Nintendo Switch or Nintendo Switch Lite and now you can t decide what to play first. It s understandable. In just a few short years, Nintendo s handheld hybrid has pulled together an impressive catalog of great games across many genres and has even become a great platform for excellent indie titles. However, if you want the best game to play for your brand new system, look no further than The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. Released alongside the Nintendo Switch, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is a triumph in game design, and reimagined The Legend of Zelda series as an open-world adventure, setting the bar high for future Zelda games and future games in the genre.