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Xenoblade Chronicles 2 is a Top Seller in December

According to a report from Gematsu, Xenoblade Chronicles 2 has sold over 100,000 units in its first two weeks alone. That makes it one of the bestsellers on the Switch for the month of December, and puts it well ahead of the first week sales of the first Xenoblade

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Xenoblade Chronicles 2 is a Top Seller in December

According to a report from Gematsu, Xenoblade Chronicles 2 has sold over 100,000 units in its first two weeks alone. That makes it one of the bestsellers on the Switch for the month of December, and puts it well ahead of the first week sales of the first Xenoblade

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Xenoblade Chronicles 2: A Great Way for the Switch to Cap Off 2017

Xenoblade Chronicles 2 came out a couple weeks ago just as end-of-the-year lists were starting to be written, and yet many have already deemed it worthy of inclusion. In a year that saw other excellent JRPGS like Persona 5, Xenoblade Chronicles still stands out for its polish

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Xenoblade Chronicles 2: A Great Way for the Switch to Cap Off 2017

Xenoblade Chronicles 2 came out a couple weeks ago just as end-of-the-year lists were starting to be written, and yet many have already deemed it worthy of inclusion. In a year that saw other excellent JRPGS like Persona 5, Xenoblade Chronicles still stands out for its polish

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The Best Multiplayer Games on the Nintendo Switch eShop (for under $20)

The Nintendo Switch is now Nintendo’s fastest-selling console in history. The new hybrid gaming system’s popularity is due in no small part its formidable line-up of first party games. Exploding onto the market with The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, Nintendo quickly followed up

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The Best Multiplayer Games on the Nintendo Switch eShop (for under $20)

The Nintendo Switch is now Nintendo’s fastest-selling console in history. The new hybrid gaming system’s popularity is due in no small part its formidable line-up of first party games. Exploding onto the market with The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, Nintendo quickly followed up

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Chain Attacks in Xenoblade Chronicles 2: How To

The battle system within Xenoblade Chronicles 2 is considerably complex. Even 16 hours into the game, you’ll still find tutorial screens explaining how to use advanced techniques within the game. Chain attacks are a powerful tool in your arsenal, first encountered and explained when facing Akhos for the first

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Chain Attacks in Xenoblade Chronicles 2: How To

The battle system within Xenoblade Chronicles 2 is considerably complex. Even 16 hours into the game, you’ll still find tutorial screens explaining how to use advanced techniques within the game. Chain attacks are a powerful tool in your arsenal, first encountered and explained when facing Akhos for the first

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The Nintendo Switch's First Game Awards

Image Source [https://www.estuff.press/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/the-game-awards-2017.jpg] Since The Game Awards began in 2014, it’s been difficult for a Nintendo fan to watch the annual show. There were the odd nominees here and there, but what fans really looked forward

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The Nintendo Switch's First Game Awards

Image Source [https://www.estuff.press/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/the-game-awards-2017.jpg] Since The Game Awards began in 2014, it’s been difficult for a Nintendo fan to watch the annual show. There were the odd nominees here and there, but what fans really looked forward

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A Recap of the Mega Man 30th Anniversary Presentation

A little over a week ago, Capcom announced that we should all tune in to watch a special 30th Anniversary Mega Man stream on the 4th December. Mega Man’s anniversary actually falls on December 17th, but apparently Capcom were just too eager to make all of these announcements. Some

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A Recap of the Mega Man 30th Anniversary Presentation

A little over a week ago, Capcom announced that we should all tune in to watch a special 30th Anniversary Mega Man stream on the 4th December. Mega Man’s anniversary actually falls on December 17th, but apparently Capcom were just too eager to make all of these announcements. Some

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10 Best Nintendo Switch Games for Christmas

So it’s December. The air positively reeks of Christmas cheer. The quaint little observation “Hasn’t the year just flown by?” is grating on your ears. Shopping centres have become warzones and Christmas carols blare unreservedly from every shopfront. And you’re still picking your brains over what to

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10 Best Nintendo Switch Games for Christmas

So it’s December. The air positively reeks of Christmas cheer. The quaint little observation “Hasn’t the year just flown by?” is grating on your ears. Shopping centres have become warzones and Christmas carols blare unreservedly from every shopfront. And you’re still picking your brains over what to

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Nintendo's Love-Hate-Love Relationship With Third Party Developers: A Historical Perspective

The Nintendo Switch has caught a lot of attention from third-party developers in its first year. As Nintendo have such a strong first-party lineup, fans generally tend to buy their consoles for the exclusives. However, third-party support is very important to a console’s success and the

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Nintendo's Love-Hate-Love Relationship With Third Party Developers: A Historical Perspective

The Nintendo Switch has caught a lot of attention from third-party developers in its first year. As Nintendo have such a strong first-party lineup, fans generally tend to buy their consoles for the exclusives. However, third-party support is very important to a console’s success and the

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Switch Game Releases (December 11th 2017)

Hey fellow Switchaboos! Here are this week’s releases for the Nintendo Switch from 11/12/17 – 17/12/17. It’s a big week for the Switch with a whopping 11 games coming out. So, let’s get stuck into them! Note: All prices are in AUD and all

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Switch Game Releases (December 11th 2017)

Hey fellow Switchaboos! Here are this week’s releases for the Nintendo Switch from 11/12/17 – 17/12/17. It’s a big week for the Switch with a whopping 11 games coming out. So, let’s get stuck into them! Note: All prices are in AUD and all

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A Rundown of the Splatoon 2 Update

Just a few days ago, Nintendo announced that Splatoon 2 is going to receive two massive updates. The first update has already taken place on November 23 (version 2.0.0) and the second update is set to roll out sometime mid-December. We can only speculate that Nintendo are

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A Rundown of the Splatoon 2 Update

Just a few days ago, Nintendo announced that Splatoon 2 is going to receive two massive updates. The first update has already taken place on November 23 (version 2.0.0) and the second update is set to roll out sometime mid-December. We can only speculate that Nintendo are

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5 Facts about Super Mario Odyssey and a theory

Super Mario Odyssey has captured our hearts and has instantly gained our approval in the 3D Mario space. The kingdoms are filled with such magic and wonder that we may find ourselves stopping just to take in the view. When we come across a gem such as this, we often

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5 Facts about Super Mario Odyssey and a theory

Super Mario Odyssey has captured our hearts and has instantly gained our approval in the 3D Mario space. The kingdoms are filled with such magic and wonder that we may find ourselves stopping just to take in the view. When we come across a gem such as this, we often