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PAX Aus 2025: Kirby Air Riders hands-on impressions

Pure Nintendo @purenintendo.bsky.social · 1d

Curious what Kirby Air Riders is like? We tried it @paxaus.bsky.social over the weekend - and we liked what we saw.

Check out our full thoughts on this chaotic, speedy racer coming to Switch 2 in November:

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Kirby Air Riders was a surprise announcement from Nintendo when it came during the April Nintendo Direct. It serves as the sequel to the 2003 GameCube title fro

We played Metroid Prime 4, Kirby Air Riders, & Hyrule Warriors at PAX! Pure Nintendo Podcaste E133

Pure Nintendo @purenintendo.bsky.social · 1d

New podcast episode! 🎙️ This week we delve into the Nintendo games playable at PAX Aus last weekend. We tried them all & report on how they're shaping up. Plus, we discuss that mystery video, games we're playing, & more!

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PAX Aus 2025: Metroid Prime 4: Beyond hands-on impressions

Pure Nintendo @purenintendo.bsky.social · 3d

Check out our hands-on impressions of Metroid Prime 4: Beyond @paxaus.bsky.social

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Do you remember a time before Metroid prime 4 was announced? Neither do we. We’re not being facetious when we say we’ve been waiting a very long time for th

Review: Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2 (Nintendo Switch)

Pure Nintendo @purenintendo.bsky.social · 3d

We're happy to report that the upcoming Dragon Quest I&II for Nintendo Switch 2 looks absolutely fantastic. This is classic JRPGs at their very best! @paxaus.bsky.social

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Pure Nintendo @purenintendo.bsky.social · 4d

Super Mario Galaxy and Super Mario Galaxy 2 have been upgraded from "beautiful" to "stunning".

Check out our full review of the revamped Galaxy games for Switch and Switch 2.

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Pure Nintendo @purenintendo.bsky.social · 4d

We spent more time with Hyrule Warriors Age of Imprisonment on day 2 of @paxaus.bsky.social

It's looking great; fast and fluid with plenty of enemies and action. What do you think? Are you excited about this upcoming Switch 2 title?

Pure Nintendo @purenintendo.bsky.social · 4d

Metroid Prime 4 fans, the wait is almost over! We tried this exciting new entry in the series at @paxaus.bsky.social and ooh boy does it look great 😃🎮

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Pure Nintendo @purenintendo.bsky.social · 5d

We spent some time with Kirby Air Riders at @paxaus.bsky.social and it's great! Crazy fast and super fun, looking forward to more of this when it releases next month for Switch 2 🎮😍

Pure Nintendo @purenintendo.bsky.social · 5d

Cult of the Lamb is back at @paxaus.bsky.social again this year to show off the upcoming DLC. Gotta snap a pic of the lamb while you're there, of course. All hail lamb!

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Pure Nintendo @purenintendo.bsky.social · 5d

Hyrule Warriors is looking very, very nice @paxaus.bsky.social

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Pure Nintendo @purenintendo.bsky.social · 6d

@paxaus.bsky.social here we come!

Let's play Super Mario Galaxy 1+2! Pure Nintendo Podcast E132

Pure Nintendo @purenintendo.bsky.social · 9d

New episode! 🎙️ This week, we're playing the lovely Super Mario Galaxy 1+2 on Switch 2. Plus, we kick off our Halloween countdown, and talk Splatterbot, Hyke, Garten of Banban, Cabin Factory, and more.

Enjoy the show!

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Review: Cronos: The New Dawn (Nintendo Switch 2)

Pure Nintendo @purenintendo.bsky.social · 11d

Looking for something to prepare you for halloween? Check out our review of Cronos: New Dawn for the Nintendo Switch 2.

This is one brutal game!

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Cronos: The New Dawn is a self-described “brutal third-person survival horror” game. This could be the most apt description of an eShop listing I’ve ever

Huge gaming week! Hades 2, Fire Emblem, Sonic Racing & more! Pure Nintendo Podcast E131

Pure Nintendo @purenintendo.bsky.social · 16d

New episode! 🎙️ It's a HUGE week of gaming, with new Fire Emblem, Sonic Racing, Hades 2, EA Sports FC 26, Game Boy Advance classics, and much more.

Listen to our latest episode for your weekly does of all things Nintendo!

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Review: Dragon Ruins (Nintendo Switch)

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Pure Nintendo @purenintendo.bsky.social · 22d

Our second dragon-themed game review in as many days finds KEMCO deviating from their typical template. How deep into your retro dungeons are you brave enough to explore? Find out in the Dragon Ruins! purenintendo.com/review-drago...

So, you say you like an old-school dungeon crawl? We have just the thing for you…especially if, like myself, your school is so old that its hallways were single-bit. Read More

Review: The Nameless: Slay Dragon (Nintendo Switch)

Pure Nintendo @purenintendo.bsky.social · 22d

Here be dragons! And both be old-school! (To varying degrees.) Let's start with WhisperGames' The Nameless: Slay Dragon, which reviewer @khiner.bsky.social found compelling and refreshing. purenintendo.com/review-the-n...

The Nameless: Slay Dragon is another fine example of how some games don't just only work well with modest visuals, they excel. This RPG from WhisperGames relies on text and static visuals to present i...

Mario Galaxy details, Nintendo coming to PAX Aus, and more! Pure Nintendo Podcast E130

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Pure Nintendo @purenintendo.bsky.social · 23d

New episode! 🎙️ We talk about Nintendo's presence at the upcoming PAX Aus event, plus more info on the upcoming Super Mario Galaxy 1+2, DK tunes, demos to try, and much more!

Enjoy the show!

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Pure Nintendo @purenintendo.bsky.social · 26d

Issue 70 of Pure Nintendo Magazine has arrived to us and will shortly be on its way to our subscribers. This issue features (of course) the #Switch2 hardware and our thoughts on the numerous launch window games (and more). Check it out at purenintendo.com/magazine/.

PAX Aus 2025 exhibitors announced

Pure Nintendo @purenintendo.bsky.social · 28d

PAX Aus is fast approaching, and Nintendo has announced it will be there to show off the likes of Hyrule Warriors AND Metroid Prime 4.

We're not excited, you're excited. OK, we're excited. VERY excited. And we'll be there in Oct to cover it all.

Check it out:
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PAX Aus is fast approaching, and the team has just announced its lineup for the main gaming floor. And it's an exciting list, with a huge presence from none oth

Nintendo Direct breakdown! Pure Nintendo Podcast 129

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Pure Nintendo @purenintendo.bsky.social · Sep 15

New episode!🎙️

We break down the latest Nintendo Direct, from a date reveal for Metroid to a brand-new Fire Emblem! It was a packed Direct, and this is a packed episode. Enjoy!

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Silksong is finally here!! Pure Nintendo Podcast E128

Pure Nintendo @purenintendo.bsky.social · Sep 8

New episode! 🎙️ After 8 long years, the Hollow Knight sequel is finally here. We're ready to talk about Silksong in all its glory.

Plus we talk Star Wars Outlaws, NBA 2K26, Bubsy, Rayman, and loads more. Enjoy the show!

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Review: Herdling (Nintendo Switch)

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Pure Nintendo @purenintendo.bsky.social · Sep 8

Heard of Herdling?

This indie title involves shepherding large, furry creatures through various terrain to deliver them safely to their homeland. It's as sweet as it sounds, with puzzles and danger to accompany your journey.

Check out our full Herdling review:

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Herdling is an indie title for the Nintendo Switch that involves shepherding large, furry creatures through various terrain to deliver them safely to their home

Will Kirby's return to the Forgotten Land make him a Star-Crossed legend? Pure Nintendo Podcast E127

Pure Nintendo @purenintendo.bsky.social · Sep 1

New episode! 🎙️ Kirby's back - will his return to the Forgotten Land make him a Star-Crossed legend? Let's find out!

We also talk Hollow Knight, Elden Ring, Shantae, Pinball FX, Shuten Order, Ys, & more.

Enjoy the show!

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What did we think of the Kirby Air Riders direct? Pure Nintendo Podcast E126

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Pure Nintendo @purenintendo.bsky.social · Aug 25

New episode! 🎙️ We delve into Kirby Air Riders! We also talk Indiana Jones and Hollow Knight.

Plus we're playing Chibi-Robo, Herdling, & Donkey Kong, and we take a special look at retro games.

Enjoy the show! 🎮

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