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Celebrate MAR10 Day by Painting the Town Red With the Nintendo Virtual Boy Accessory MAR10 Day has come again, and along with Nintendo's celebratory sales (like Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury and Super Mario Odyssey for $39.99, and Super Mario Party Jamboree – Nintendo Switch 2 ...

This year, I am celebrating #MAR10Day by revisiting Nintendo's weirdest modern creation. @justinaclin.com

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We Built This City -- GeekDad Reviews 'Pokémon Pokopia' Ever since the halcyon days of the Nintendo 3DS, a purely theoretical Pokémon version of beloved life sim Animal Crossing has been one of my family's go-to topics on long car rides and during vacation...

Pokémon Pokopia effortlessly blends cozy gaming and story-driven adventure into a single irresistible gameplay experience. @justinaclin.com

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What a Racket: GeekDad Reviews 'Mario Tennis Fever' Whether you're going it alone, playing locally against your family and friends, or competing in online Ranked Match play, 'Mario Tennis Fever' is a spectacular arcade sports offering on the Nintendo S...

Mario Tennis Fever is my new favorite Switch 2 game, and it gets dangerously close to unseating my favorite Camelot-developed Mario sports title of all time! @justinaclin.com

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Nintendo Switch 2 DLC Was My Family's Christmas MVP When our Christmas holiday didn't go exactly as planned, we were glad to have plenty of game-expanding DLC and free Switch 2 Upgrade Packs for our favorite games to help keep us occupied.

We played a lot of Switch 2 over a hectic holiday break, but it was the little extras that made all the difference. @justinaclin.com
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'Animal Crossing: New Horizons - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition' First Look Coming January 15, 2026, a free content update and a Nintendo Switch 2 Upgrade Pack promise to reinvigorate many a neglected island in Animal Crossing: New Horizons.

Get ready to return to your long-neglected island when a free content update (and a fancy Switch 2 Upgrade Pack) arrives for Animal Crossing: New Horizons next month!

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'Metroid Prime 4: Beyond' Was Worth the Wait Originally announced at E3 2017, Metroid Prime 4: Beyond is kind of the Chinese Democracy of video games: a highly anticipated project that longtime fans yearned for, but after a while began to wonder...

Seems like Metroid Prime 4: Beyond is proving to be pretty polarizing. Honestly, though, I really enjoy all the new elements it adds to the Prime franchise. @justinaclin.com

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Road Warrior: GeekDad Reviews 'Kirby Air Riders' for Nintendo Switch 2 Kirby Air Riders isn't exactly the easiest game to sum up; it's a quirky racer with the heart of a fighting game, and that may well prove a hard sell for the general gaming public.

Kirby Air Riders is chaotic and ridiculous and I kinda love it. @justinaclin.com

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'Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment' Is a Perfect Fit for the Nintendo Switch 2 While it likely won't arrive with all the same pomp and circumstance afforded to Donkey Kong Bananza or Pokémon Legends: Z-A, Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment is a gameplay experience impeccably t...

I am admittedly a sucker for Musou games, but Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment is totally my new favorite Switch 2 title. @justinaclin.com

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In the City: GeekDad Reviews 'Pokémon Legends: Z-A' As the first new Pokémon title available on Nintendo's Switch 2 hardware platform, Pokémon Legends: Z-A is the very definition of a big Q4 release.

Pokémon Legends: Z-A is a fun new evolution of the spin-off series that still manages to capture the spirit of the core franchise. @justinaclin.com

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The 'Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2' Bundle Lands on Nintendo Switch 2 This Week The 'Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2' bundle is a great pick-up on both the Nintendo Switch and the Switch 2, but 'Mario Galaxy 2' is the better experience overall.

Look, as amazing as Super Mario Galaxy still is, somehow the sequel is even better. @justinaclin.com

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Highway to Hell: GeekDad Reviews 'Hades II' Even if 'Hollow Knight: Silksong' isn't your bag, give 'Hades II' a try and discover one hell of a satisfying sequel.

Hades II plays perfectly on the Switch 2... even if you aren't a natural at roguelikes. @justinaclin.com

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Bright Light City – A GeekDad First Look at 'Pokémon Legends: Z-A' Earlier this month, I was provided the unique opportunity to get some hands-on time with the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 release Pokémon Legends: Z-A.

Earlier this month, I was invited to a special hands-on Pokémon Legends: Z-A event. There were real-time battles and crazy Mega Evolutions and lingering mysteries... and also croissants! In short, I quite enjoyed myself. @justinaclin.com

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Discover Even More to Love in 'Kirby and the Forgotten Land – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Star-Crossed World' Back in the bygone days of 2022, Kirby and the Forgotten Land blew me away on the Nintendo Switch with its intricate 3D environments, oversized enemies, and the introduction of the inspired new Mouthf...

Whether you're a first-timer or a returning player, Kirby and the Forgotten Land's new Star-Crossed World content is wonderfully enjoyable. @justinaclin.com geekdad.com/2025/08/kirb...

'Animal Crossing' Crocs Collection Available August 26 'Animal Crossing' and Crocs have come together for a footwear collaboration that must be seen to be believed.

Tomorrow is launch day for the Animal Crossing X Crocs collection! @justinaclin.com geekdad.com/2025/08/anim...

We Ball – GeekDad Reviews 'Drag x Drive' for the Nintendo Switch 2 Who wants to play robot wheelchair skatepark basketball?

Drag x Drive is a fun, budget-priced showpiece for the Switch 2's mouse controls.
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Get in the Game With 'Super Mario Party Jamboree – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Jamboree TV' With its classic couch co-op and robust online and GameShare support, 'Super Mario Party Jamboree – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Jamboree TV' is a perfect example of how the Nintendo Switch can serve a...

While camera integration is the big showpiece in the new Mario Party Jamboree Switch 2 update, my family was much more impressed with the Joy-Con 2 mouse control mini-games. @justinaclin.com
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‘Donkey Kong Bananza’ – Not Just the Same Old Kong My only disappointment regarding the recent launch of the  Nintendo Switch 2 didn’t have anything to do with the lack of an OLED screen or the Joy-Con 2 construction or even the battery life. Indeed, ...

Donkey Kong Bananza is, in my humble opinion, the first true must-play experience on the Nintendo Switch 2. @justinaclin.com geekdad.com/2025/07/donk...

A GeekDad Game Guide for the Nintendo Switch 2 From first-party family fun to third-party action, the Nintendo Switch 2 launch lineup has just what you're looking for.

If you haven't heard much from me over the past couple of weeks, know that it's only because I've been frantically playing Switch 2 games. These are my favorites. @justinaclin.com
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10 Things Parents Should Know About Setting Up the Nintendo Switch 2 Setting up my Nintendo Switch 2 was largely effortless, but here are a few interesting (and possibly even helpful) things that I noticed.

I know acquiring a Nintendo Switch 2 may prove difficult for some, but once you have one, setup is a snap! @justinaclin.com geekdad.com/2025/06/swit...

All Together Now – A GeekDad's First Look at the Nintendo Switch 2 I spent this Wednesday exploring all that the Nintendo Switch 2 has to offer. Here are more (exhaustive) thoughts.

I got to spend some quality time with the Nintendo Switch 2 this week. geekdad.com/2025/04/firs...

Even with its improved pacing, Xenoblade Chronicles X still takes its sweet time, and the game is all the better for it. @justinaclin.com geekdad.com/2025/03/xeno...

'Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition' Preview – It’s All About the New Additions Xenoblade Chronicles X was notable for its impressive worldbuilding, multiple big-swing plot twists, and those sweet transformable mechs (AKA Skells). Its original 2015 Wii U release, however, was als...

After struggling a bit with the original Wii U release, I'm happy to say that Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition addresses these issues well. @justinaclin.com geekdad.com/2025/02/xcxd...

'Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp Complete' Introductory Offer Expires January 30 You only have until January 30 to pick up 'Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp Complete' for the introductory price of $9.99.

Yes, I'm still playing Pocket Camp and yes, you should pick up Complete before the price goes up. @justinaclin.com geekdad.com/2025/01/pock...

Nintendo Switch 2 Arrives Later This Year At long last, Nintendo has officially revealed the Switch 2!

Not a particularly flashy name, but it looks like a solid system that I can't wait to check out! @justinaclin.com geekdad.com/2025/01/nint...

Do the Donkey Kong: GeekDad Reviews 'Donkey Kong Country Returns HD' 'Donkey Kong Country Returns HD' is still a big, beautiful, musical adventure, but the gorilla in the room remains its overall difficulty.

Donkey Kong Country Returns HD is still punishingly difficult and also still a really beautiful, satisfying experience for those already well-versed in DKC-style platforming. @justinaclin.com

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