Tag : nintendo
When it comes to some branded Nintendo merch, you can’t go wrong with a good set of wired headphones. Sure, Bluetooth might be the modern...
Eight Video Games That Could Make Great Films
by Kyle Moffat
To put it bluntly, the majority of video game film adaptations turn out to be pretty awful. From Resident Evil to Street Fighter to Hitman,...
Nintendo’s Decision to Rename Character in Wrecking Crew Reflects Evolving Industry
Nintendo’s recent decision to change the name of the character Blackie in the NES game Wrecking Crew is a small but important example of how...
Nintendo Indie World Showcase: New Games for the Nintendo Switch
Nintendo’s Indie World Showcase is a presentation of upcoming independent games for the Nintendo Switch. The latest presentation, which arrived on April 19, gave players...
Sonic Origins Review
by Ian Cooper
I’m a sucker for retro games. I grew up in the late 80s and 90s, and video games of that era fast became my bread...
Retro Respawn – Retro Mag Retrospective – Nintendo World – Issue 12 – May 2000
One thing I’ve always toyed with doing here on Gaming Respawn is a retrospective on video game magazines from the days of yore, especially as...
Why Sonic Origins Is a Smart Business Move
by Kyle Moffat
Sonic the Hedgehog has experienced a resurgence in recent years. Both the live action films (released in 2020 and 2022) and Sonic Mania are significant...
The Fitzgerald Scale – Mike Plays LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga (Nintendo Switch Version)
LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga was something that piqued my interest early on once I first saw trailers for it, especially as I had...
The Sorrowvirus: A Faceless Short Story Review
by Ryan Jones
The Sorrowvirus: A Faceless Short Story markets itself as a riveting horror story packed with unique ideas and chilling atmospheres to terrify its player. Unfortunately,...
Mario Kart 8 DLC: Tracks That Should Be Included
by Kyle Moffat
Mario Kart 8 is getting more DLC! With eight tracks announced at the time of writing and 40 more to go, speculation is running wild...
Pokemon Legends: Arceus Review
by Kyle Moffat
For years the main-series Pokémon games followed a strict formulaz: earn eight gym badges, beat the evil team, build your team and defeat the Elite...
Retro Respawn – Super Mario Bros. 3 – When Mario Truly Got His Groove
When it comes to games from the third generation of home console gaming, Super Mario Bros. 3 is assuredly in the conversation when it comes to...
Labyrinth Legend Review
by Ryan Jones
Jumping into the world of Labyrinth Legend felt exciting due to an appearance of hardcore fantasy elements, thrilling boss fights and an interesting loot system....
Retro Respawn – Is Super Punch-Out!! Still a Knock-Out?!
Super Punch-Out!! is probably the game from the Punch-Out series of games that I’ve played the most due to it coming to prominence in the...
Five Games We Are Most Looking Forward to in 2022
by Kyle Moffat
2022 looks to be an exceptional year for gaming. Due to the pandemic, we have seen many games delayed and, thus, a lack of top...
Pokemon Brilliant Diamond Review
by Ryan Jones
Pokémon Diamond was my favourite childhood game for the Nintendo DS. As soon as Brilliant Diamond was announced for the Switch, I was overcome with...
Instant Sports Winter Games Review
by Kyle Moffat
If you owned a Nintendo Wii, it is very likely that you played Wii Sports Resort. Similarly, you probably played Mario & Sonic at the Olympic...
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time – Dungeons Ranked
by Kyle Moffat
In The Legends of Zelda games, dungeons are arguably the key draw. Every game in the main series has a variety of dungeons in which...

