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The LWOG Backlog: The Legend of Zelda (NES)

Gaming has a rich history that spans multiple decades. To this end, The Last Word on Gaming Backlog is a series that looks back...

LWOG Backlog October 17, 2021

Cotton Guardian Force 30th Anniversary Gets Physical Edition

October 17th from the Strictly Limited store. Along with the Cotton Guardian Force 30th anniversary comes a physical version on Nintendo Switch and PlayStation...

News October 16, 2021

Joe and Mac Remake Revealed To Be Coming In 2022

Joe and Mack Remake is being planned for 2022 by French gaming company Microids. The classic SNES title will be the first in many Data East arcade games being remade for modern day concoles and PCs.

News October 16, 2021

Animal Crossing: New Horizon’s Last Update is On the Way

Animal Crossing: New Horizons – a lockdown comfort blanket for many gamers across the world – is finally starting to wind down, with the...

Nintendo October 15, 2021

Gleylancer Review (Nintendo Switch) – A Forgotten Gem to Behold

I have long had a love for all things shoot ‘em up and fast flying bullets ricocheting across the screen so Gleylancer from Ratalaika...

Nintendo October 15, 2021

Video Game Cosplayers: Chicago Area

The Chicago area has a strong community of cosplayers that bring their favorite video game characters to life. Last Word on Gaming had the...

Industry Analysis October 14, 2021

Five Short-but-Spooky Games to Try This Halloween

It’s Spook Month, and you know what that means: it’s time to draw the curtains, dim the lights, turn up the volume, and become...

Nintendo October 14, 2021

Award Winning Ori Now Available As Physical Collection

The award winning Ori titles are available on October 12th as one collection on Nintendo Switch retailing at $49.99 in the US and £39.99...

News October 12, 2021

The Nintendo Switch Online N64 Games to Try at Launch

By the end of this month, the Nintendo Switch Online service will be broadened via the Expansion Pack. At a higher price point, Switch...

Industry Analysis October 11, 2021

Metroid Dread Debuts in Top 3 of UK Sales Charts

GFK has released physical sales chart data for the week ending October 9 in the UK. There should be little surprise as FIFA 22...

News October 11, 2021

Nintendo Switch OLED Hardware Review – Beauty In Your Hands

Since it’s original launch way back in March 2017 there has been rumour after rumour about a new Nintendo Switch Pro but as of...

Industry Analysis October 9, 2021

No Longer Home Review (Nintendo Switch)

No Longer Home, a point-and-click game by Humble Grove, launched on the Switch on the 7th of October. Narrative-based indie games are my thing,...

Nintendo October 9, 2021

The Lightbringer Review (Nintendo Switch) – Platforming Lives

The Lightbringer was released on the Nintendo Switch on October 7, 2021. The indie game, developed by Rock Square Thunder had a demo available...

Nintendo October 7, 2021

Sora of Kingdom Hearts Joins Super Smash Bros. Ultimate as Final DLC Character

On Tuesday 5th October via YouTube, Nintendo unveiled the final DLC character for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. Released in 2018, the game amassed an...

News October 6, 2021

The Nintendo Switch Online Sega Genesis Games to Try at Launch

During this past September's Nintendo Direct, it was revealed that the company's online service would receive an upgrade. Later this month, the Nintendo Switch...

Industry Analysis October 6, 2021

Toree 2 Review (Nintendo Switch) This Indie Delights The Senses For Less Than a Coffee!

Toree 2 delights your senses and brings you more nostalgic 3D platform action following the first outing for Toree in Toree 3D and what...

Nintendo October 5, 2021