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John Rairdin NWR @jtsknight92.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

I took a look at the Switch 2 version of Witcher 3. Shoutout to @jrudek.bsky.social for helping to round up footage heading into a very busy review week :P youtu.be/Cez1Tn-w7w8

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Witcher 3 Remastered (Switch 2) Technical Review + Comparisons

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Jordan Rudek @jrudek.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

I didn't fall as hard for it as the first game, but Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter is still a great RPG that you should play, just maybe not back-to-back with 1st Chapter: youtu.be/KoYh7FAqURI

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Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter (Switch 2) Review - O Brother, Where Art Thou?

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Jordan Rudek @jrudek.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

I was lucky enough to also check out Final Fantasy VII Revelation at PAX West, and that is definitely I video game I would like in my hands right now, please! youtu.be/HMuYJS-fTHM?...

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Final Fantasy VII Revelation Hands-on Preview - Ready for the Remake Finale?

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Jordan Rudek @jrudek.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

I've got another PAX West preview for you, and this is for a game that made a brief appearance in this morning's Nintendo Direct: Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World youtu.be/lcUDMlo5Bwo?...

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Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World Hands-on Preview - PAX West 2026

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Jordan Rudek @jrudek.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

I'm back from PAX West with some fresh hands-on previews for your viewing pleasure. First up, Persona 4 Revival! youtu.be/juZiMcznQUo?...

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Persona 4 Revival Hands-on Preview - PAX West 2026

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Jordan Rudek @jrudek.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Sometimes it's a sequel that grabs you much more than the original, and such was the case for me with Moonlighter 2, coming to Switch 2 on September 2. Check out my full @nintendonwr.bsky.social review below! youtu.be/1q22ekmVXzA?...

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Moonlighter 2 (Switch 2) Review - Working Nine to Five Again

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Retro Game Books 📚 @retrogamebooks.com · 26/08/2026

🖤 Pre-orders for 𝘝𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘰 𝘎𝘢𝘮𝘦 𝘔𝘢𝘱𝘴: 𝘕𝘌𝘚 & 𝘍𝘢𝘮𝘪𝘤𝘰𝘮 - 𝘋𝘦𝘭𝘶𝘹𝘦 𝘌𝘥𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 start right now! 628 pages, full-color premium hardcover featuring 200+ NES games, articles, exclusive interviews, and 35 guest writers in a 6+ pound tome.

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Thirsty Mage RPG Podcast (David) @thethirstymage.com · 23/08/2026

The latest issue of Mage Magazine, the best free digital gaming magazine, is now available. A lot of great articles this month, almost 40 pages worth of reviews, retrospectives and features. thethirstymage.com/mage-magazin... Check out all our issues here, along with a list of games covered.

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Mage Magazine

Mage Magazine is a free digital gaming magazine with no ads and written by gaming journalists without the use of AI.

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Thirsty Mage RPG Podcast (David) @thethirstymage.com · 17/08/2026

The latest issue of Mage Magazine is ready for your enjoyment! thethirstymage.com?p=10315 We have reviews on GOTY candidates in Mina the Hollower and The Adventures of Elliot, along with a wonderful retrospective on the OG Final Fantasy VII. Mythological Inspo, Stardust, Yoshi, it’s 40 pages!

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Jordan Rudek @jrudek.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

We're giving away some PAX West badges! See contest below and follow @nintendonwr.bsky.social

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Hanafuda Report @hanafuda.report · 27/07/2026

🌸 Issue 493 of Hanafuda Report is out now: hanafuda.report/issues/493/ #Nintendo

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Nintendo respond to tariff lawsuit - Hanafuda Report

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Jordan Rudek @jrudek.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

With the help of @jtsknight92.bsky.social, I reviewed the Switch 2 release of Final Fantasy X/ X-2 HD Remaster, available now. Check out our @nintendonwr.bsky.social coverage below: youtu.be/0cOfKbbQG0A?...

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FINAL FANTASY X/X-2 HD Remaster (Switch 2) Review + Tech Comparison

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John Rairdin NWR @jtsknight92.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

from our E3 collections at @gamehistoryorg.bsky.social, I took a look at some incredibly high-quality capture of Nintendo's 1996 showing of Star Fox 64. This was still early in development so there are some big differences between this and the final game. youtu.be/_voDF-rStWw

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A Fresh Look at Star Fox 64's E3 1996 Beta

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Jordan Rudek @jrudek.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

"To be the man, you gotta beat the man" (Ric Flair, probaby) Check out my @nintendonwr.bsky.social for boss rush game Gurei, coming to Switch on July 23: youtu.be/IMpUTGM1_-o?...

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Gurei (Switch) Review - Kill Boss. Become Boss. Little Room for Error

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Jordan Rudek @jrudek.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

Love seeing stuff like this in a visual, courtesy of Reddit (international sales via Wikipedia) Neat to see the notoriously hard TMNT where it is. Have to imagine that Kirby's Adventure would be on the list if it weren't such a late release in the NES lifespan.

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Jordan Rudek @jrudek.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

Long-time Pokemon fan here. Finally checked out one of the recent Digimon RPGs, Story Time Stranger, with its recent Switch 2 release. Check out my review below on @nintendonwr.bsky.social and stay for the TMS reference (iykyk). www.nintendoworldreport.com/review/76421...

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Digimon Story Time Stranger Review - Review

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Jordan Rudek @jrudek.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

Had the cozy farming itch and decided to check out Moonlight Peaks for Switch 2. Check out my full review @nintendonwr.bsky.social below: youtu.be/C9vkTKYOF2c

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Moonlight Peaks (Switch 2) Review - Scare-dew Valley

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John Rairdin NWR @jtsknight92.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

Now I can rest for the next ten years until I am needed again. youtu.be/9tQxUMgSLjc

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Star Fox 2026 (Switch 2) Review

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Jordan Rudek @jrudek.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

Took a side-scrolling stroll through the retro-inspired Dark Scrolls for @nintendonwr.bsky.social in my latest review. Walk in the park or trudge through sludge? Find out below! youtu.be/7sutxSIslnM

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Dark Scrolls (Switch) Review - Keep on Scrolling

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Jordan Rudek @jrudek.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

I reviewed The Adventures of Elliot for @nintendonwr.bsky.social and came away really enjoying it. As a side note, it takes a fair bit more effort, but it's worth pushing for the true ending. This should push your playtime beyond 20 hours. Check out my thoughts here: youtu.be/Cf8MDr_-6Kw

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The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales (Switch 2) Review - Square's Link Between Worlds

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Thirsty Mage RPG Podcast (David) @thethirstymage.com · 15/06/2026

The fourth issue of Mage Magazine is now available! thethirstymage.com/2026/06/14/m... Reviews from @paigegguy.bsky.social & @jrudek.bsky.social Final Fantasy Resonance preview from yours truly! Incredible cover art from @itmeanspencil.bsky.social - Dragon Quest - Trials of Mana - Infinity

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Mage Magazine Issue #4 - Final Fantasy Resonance Preview

The fourth issue of Mage Magazine is now available! Our lead story is the return of turn-based combat to the Final Fantasy Franchise.

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Video Game History Foundation @gamehistoryorg.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

EarthBound may be beloved now, but it is no secret that it didn't launch to massive sales. Join John Rairdin NWR for a deep dive into the marketing and launch of EarthBound in North America. See what worked, what went wrong, and let's put EarthBound in context. youtu.be/M69F6Vj_DME

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Gravity Circuit - SEQUEL ANNOUNCED! @gravitycircuit.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

To go along with the sequel announcement, for a limited time, the first game is free to grab on Steam! 🎮 ✨That's FREE as in F-R-E-E, no strings attached!✨ Claim the game while the offer is available, and keep it forever! Find the Steam page here: store.steampowered.com/app/858710/G...

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Nintendo World Report @nintendonwr.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

We went to BitSummit, played a bunch of games, and talked to some developers. Get the rundown here: youtu.be/RXp_O_VF4Vg

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We Were At BitSummit 2026 And Played a TON of Upcoming Indie Games! - NWRTV

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Hanafuda Report @hanafuda.report · 25/05/2026

🌸 Issue 484 of Hanafuda Report is out now: hanafuda.report/issues/484/ #Nintendo

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Thoughts on Yoshi's Switch 2 debut - Hanafuda Report

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Nintendo World Report @nintendonwr.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

Sektori is one of the best twin-stick-shooters we've played in a very long time. @jrudek.bsky.social has our review of this excellent arcade experience: youtu.be/gbknIRBYgIQ

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Sektori (Switch 2) Review - Twin-Stick Arcade Perfection

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Nintendo World Report @nintendonwr.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

Another great remastered Ys adventure arrives on Switch with Ys Memoire: Revelations in Celceta. @jrudek.bsky.social takes a look in our full review: youtu.be/qY6MrecN7Ko

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Ys Memoire: Revelations in Celceta (Switch) Review

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Jordan Rudek @jrudek.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

And I'm over here needing to get back to Pokopia.

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Retro Game Books 📚 @retrogamebooks.com · 05/04/2026

A passage from Nadia Oxford's From Pixels to Prose: "I might not be able to prove Roger Rabbit polluted my console's innards with his filth, but I know the truth. God is with me." retrogamebooks.com/products/fro...

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From Pixels to Prose: What Video Games Taught Me About Storytelling

This is a pre-order that is estimated to ship in June 2026. In From Pixels to Prose: What Video Games Taught Me About Storytelling writer and games journalist Nadia Oxford traces how a lifetime spent ...

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Justin D. Berube @jusdberube.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

For Mario Day I've released an insane Feature on @nintendonwr.bsky.social! Feature: The Donkey Kong Family Tree Explained! Lots of research went into this and Mario plays an important role in figuring out the ages of the Kongs. Please share, enjoy, and try not to go bananas while reading.

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The Donkey Kong Family Tree Explained - Feature

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Jordan Rudek @jrudek.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

I've always been interested in the Playdate but never took the plunge. Here's my first @nintendonwr.bsky.social review for a Playdate title that's made the jump to consoles: Ratcheteer DX youtu.be/mkaGmHPdkyI?...

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Ratcheteer DX (Switch) Review

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Thirsty Mage RPG Podcast (David) @thethirstymage.com · 03/03/2026

Looking for a new free #gamingmagazine to read during your lunch hour? Check out Mage Magazine, a collection of reviews, features and retrospectives of games from all generations of hardware: thethirstymage.com/2026/02/14/m... Looks great on a tablet, designed for beautiful 2 page spreads.

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Final Fantasy VII Remake on Switch 2

Looking for a new video game magazine? Mage Issue #1 features Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, Dragon Quest V, and more. Download the PDF for free!

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Thirsty Mage RPG Podcast (David) @thethirstymage.com · 01/03/2026

After many many (many) hours, our full version of February’s Mage Magazine is finally complete! thethirstymage.com/2026/02/14/m... Reviews, Mother 1 & Dragon Quest Retrospectives, Old Games, New Games and more! Our team: @paigegguy.bsky.social, @jrudek.bsky.social , @stalfo.bsky.social & Brian

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Nintendo World Report @nintendonwr.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

Tomorrow we will see what's next for Pokémon in what seems likely to be a very busy year. @nron10.bsky.social @jrudek.bsky.social and @jtsknight92.bsky.social discuss the current state of Pokémon and their hopes going forward into Gen 10. youtu.be/DjyCBtAi1hc?...

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Pokemon in 2026 - Discussion

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Under The Island @slimekinggames.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

Just 1 DAY until Under the Island launches! The first reviews are in and I'm blown away ⭐ Screen Rant – 9/10 ⭐ Nintendo World Report – 8/10 ⭐ Destructoid – 8.5/10 ⭐ Vooks – 5/5 ⭐ Niche Gamer – 9/10 Wishlist links in the comments

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Nintendo World Report @nintendonwr.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

If the Winter Olympics have put you in the mood to play Zelda but with a hockey stick, boy oh boy do we have a game for you. @jrudek.bsky.social checks out Under the Island on Nintendo Switch: youtu.be/-D7eT5gfbNo

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Under The Island Review (Switch) Review

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Jordan Rudek @jrudek.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

My first @nintendonwr.bsky.social video review of the year, a joint effort with the amazing @whilhorst.bsky.social, is for Dragin Quest VII Reimagined, an approachable remake for newcomers that loses some of the 3DS version's heart in the process: youtu.be/tIPgdZEoGSI?...

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Dragon Quest 7 Reimagined (Switch 2) Review - NWRTV

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Jordan Rudek @jrudek.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

It only took 28 days, but here's my first @nintendonwr.bsky.social review of 2026: Dispatch A wonderful narrative game with great writing and voicework that fans of TellTale and mature superhero stories should definitely check out: www.nintendoworldreport.com/review/74103...

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Dispatch Review - Review

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Nintendo World Report @nintendonwr.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

Octopath Traveler 0's reimagining of Octopath Traveler: Champions of the Continent might just be some of the best octopath traveling the series has yet offered! @nron10.bsky.social has our review: youtu.be/dP0HdwOtuPE?...

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Octopath Traveler 0 (Switch 2) Review -

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Thirsty Mage RPG Podcast (David) @thethirstymage.com · 01/12/2025

The Christmas Edition of our RPG Magazine is now available for your enjoyment. We share our favourite Christmas memories from when we were kids, and I share a Retrospective on a game featuring the man in the red suit, SMT: Devil Survivor. thethirstymage.com/2025/11/30/i...

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Issue #3 - Christmas Season Begins

The Holiday Season is upon us once again, and the folks at The Thirsty Mage share all of their favourite memories from Christmas' Past.

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Jordan Rudek @jrudek.bsky.social · 22/11/2025

Anyone want to convince to either pick up Dispatch or not? I'm pretty close to a purchase but would welcome more opinions on it. Not like I need any more games to play, but what I've seen has me very interested.

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Jordan Rudek @jrudek.bsky.social · 29/10/2025

Almost certainly another top five game of 2025 for me. The hits keep on coming this fall!

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Nintendo World Report @nintendonwr.bsky.social · 22/10/2025

Cast your mind back to 2011, you're sitting on the toilet, you're on your fancy new smartphone, zombies are attacking your garden. www.nintendoworldreport.com/review/71477...

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Plants vs. Zombies: Replanted Review - Review

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Jordan Rudek @jrudek.bsky.social · 09/10/2025

Yet another amazing video game releasing this fall. If you're into roguelites or beat-em'-ups, don't let Absolum pass you by!

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Aidan Moher @aidanmoher.com · 07/10/2025

Did you know I’ve got a starter pack of awesome people who make awesome video game books and magazines?

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Jordan Rudek @jrudek.bsky.social · 02/10/2025

Found this on Reddit. Whatcha playin' this month?? For me, it's DQ1+2, Mina, Pokemon, Ball x Pit, PvZ, and maybe Yooka.

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Thirsty Mage RPG Podcast (David) @thethirstymage.com · 01/10/2025

Exhausted from the endless news cycle? Our newly launched FREE RPG online magazine is the perfect reading material while having your morning coffee. thethirstymage.beehiiv.com/p/the-thirst... Previews, Reviews, A Look Back in History, Fire Emblem Rankings, and more!

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The Thirsty Mage

Monthly RPG News and Reviews

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