Animal Crossing: Amiibo Festival
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Nintendo has not “lost its soul” – here’s why
This article argues that Nintendo has not lost its soul, despite concerns arising from remakes and industry trends. While acknowledging the increasing cost of gaming and the shift towards digital, it highlights Nintendo's continued focus on charm, personality, and satisfying gameplay in titles like Mario Kart World and Pokemon Pokopia. The piece also touches on Nintendo's strategic decisions regarding hardware and non-game features, concluding that while some aspects may be missed, the core spirit remains intact.
8 of the most unexpected games Nintendo has ever released
This article explores some of Nintendo's most unexpected game releases, challenging the notion that the company only focuses on its major franchises. It highlights titles like Everybody 1-2 Switch, Mother 3, and Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door, discussing why their releases were surprising and their reception.
These are the worst Nintendo games ever released
This article ranks some of Nintendo's worst-released games, excluding CD-i titles. Games like Paper Mario: Sticker Star, Donkey Kong: Barrel Blast, and Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash are criticized for baffling design choices, shallow gameplay, and lack of content, with Everybody 1-2 Switch being called Nintendo's weakest Switch title.
Best Animal Crossing Games Of All Time
This reader-ranked list explores the best games in the Animal Crossing series, celebrating its 25th anniversary. It ranks all mainline entries and notable spin-offs released in English, from the original Dōbutsu no Mori on Nintendo 64 to the highly successful Animal Crossing: New Horizons on Nintendo Switch. The ranking considers user scores and excludes apps and content within other games.
