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Bricktastic! Nintendo's NES is coming back - in LEGO form
Thu, 16th Jul 2020
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LEGO is continuing its love affair with Nintendo with a new built that will almost certainly appeal to brick lovers and retro console fans alike.
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Game review: Borderlands Legendary Collection on Nintendo Switch
Thu, 2nd Jul 2020
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Borderlands Legendary Collection on the Nintendo Switch impresses with its style, gameplay, and customisable weapons, earning a solid 7/10 rating.
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Game review: 51 Worldwide Games for Nintendo Switch
Fri, 26th Jun 2020
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There are tabletop games, card games, virtual sport games and more - a combination of which led me down a games rabbit-hole lasting entire weekends.
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Hands-on review: LEGO Super Mario
Tue, 16th Jun 2020
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The LEGO Super Mario range offers a cute and blocky version of Mario with a wide range of options to choose from. See the full range here.
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Full reveal: LEGO shares a glimpse of the full Super Mario range
Tue, 16th Jun 2020
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LEGO and Nintendo have unveiled their new LEGO Super Mario product range, offering interactive gameplay and endless creative possibilities.
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Nintendo's profits soar, but analysts fear slowdown on the horizon
Fri, 8th May 2020
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software development
Operating profit skyrocketed 41% year-on-year for the financial year ending March 31, helped by its release of the popular Animal Crossing: New Horizons..
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“It’s-a me, Mario!” LEGO’s design lead on how Mario changes the world of play
Fri, 1st May 2020
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LEGO has announced a new playset featuring Mario that blends physical play with technology, proving the toy giant's embrace of the digital world.
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Hands-on review: Skull & Co GripCase Bundle for Nintendo Switch
Mon, 6th Apr 2020
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The Skull and Co GripCase Bundle transforms Nintendo Switch gaming with enhanced comfort, practical storage, and customisable grips for bed-gamers.
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Super Mario jumps into the real world through new LEGO game
Mon, 16th Mar 2020
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Nintendo is joining forces with LEGO to bring a new physical game experience to kids (and kidults) who can’t get enough of Super Mario.
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Revealed: Top gaming trends as industry grows rapidly
Tue, 18th Feb 2020
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ar, vr & metaverse
The gaming industry is booming, set to reach USD$305 billion by 2025. Cloud gaming, esports, VR, and 5G technology are leading the charge.
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Game review: Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020
Mon, 11th Nov 2019
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Mario and Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 offers a mix of fun and underwhelming mini-games, but it shines in party settings and retro-themed events.
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Game review: Petoons Party could have been great, but it isn't
Fri, 4th Oct 2019
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It could have been a fun game for young kids to sit and compete against friends if the controls were better and the mini games were fair.
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Game review: Super Mario Maker 2, The last 2D Mario game you need to buy
Mon, 15th Jul 2019
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Super Mario Maker 2 lands with intuitive course creation, cooperative building, and a rich Story Mode, making it the ultimate 2D Mario game to buy.
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Games in review: The amazing versatility of Nintendo characters
Thu, 13th Jun 2019
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Nintendo's genre-hopping games are a hit with players, as highlighted by the success of Mario Tennis Aces and Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition on the Switch.
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Armageddon Expo 2018 was all about the video games
Tue, 23rd Oct 2018
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Playstation and Nintendo took the floor at Armageddon, as gaming lovers got plenty of chances to try unreleased games and even show off their skills.
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Auckland Armageddon Expo announces gaming companies coming to the event
Fri, 20th Jul 2018
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The Auckland Armageddon Expo is happening again this October and this year promises to bring us a lot of new video gaming content.
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E3 2018: Here are the highlights from Nintendo's conference
Wed, 13th Jun 2018
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Nintendo held another Nintendo Direct this early morning in NZ time and a host of exciting things were announced.
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Nintendo announces a brand new adjustable charging stand for its Switch console
Fri, 11th May 2018
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Nintendo has announced a brand new adjustable charging stand for the Nintendo Switch console coming out later this year.
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New Zealand and Australian prices revealed for paid Nintendo Switch service
Tue, 8th May 2018
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Nintendo will be releasing its own paid online service later this year and the company has finally revealed how much it will cost users each month.
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Google puts Mario on the map
Mon, 12th Mar 2018
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Google partners with Nintendo to bring Mario to Google Maps for a week as part of a birthday celebration, turning navigation arrows into the iconic plumber.