Volume 27

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Rising Sea Levels Threaten Minecraft’s Coasts

Written by: Matthew Miltimore

As Minecraft tunnels towards its next update, version 1.17, players rejoice in looking forward to…

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Gerrymander US Districts in Gerry Mandering’s Long, Oddly-Shaped, Suspiciously Specific Adventure!

Written by: Dan Kaliblotzky

Pack all the Democrats in your area into your living room for this grand old party game! Gerry is Texas’ second congressional district, but he’s the first anthropomorphic congressional district…

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New Smash Character: Just A Sword

Written by: Yuri Bukhradze

During the last Mini Direct presentation, Nintendo revealed the long-awaited fourth DLC character for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.

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Nintendo Announces Fire Emblem: Chess

Written by: Yuri Bukhradze

Tackle strategic challenges and become a grandmaster in the newest entry to the beloved tactical RPG series! Introducing Fire Emblem: Chess…

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Should Guiseppe Mario be in jail? Is he innocent or guilty?

Written by: Stephen Lightfoot

Should Guiseppe Mario be in jail? Is he innocent or guilty? While we’re sure that’s a question that’s on a lot of peoples’ minds, it’s Nintendo …

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E3 Delayed After Announcement for E4: “Innovating a Better, Faster, Smarter” Gaming Convention

Written by: Kaz Nuckowski

In partnership with the Entertainment Software Association, Nintendo is proud to announce that the 2021 edition…

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Touch the Sky in Pilotwings! Or Don’t! See if I Care!

Written by: Robert Renfro

What’s up gamers? I’m a nameless pilot, and this return has been a long time coming…

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Meet the Gamer that “Fucking Despises” Gamers

Written by: Stephen Lightfoot

For the first time in 15 years, Nintendo Power sat down with James Laynor, a former Nintendo World Champion and avid gamer to this day! We discussed the changes in gaming culture, and his excitement for some upcoming games on Nintendo Switch!

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Which pokemon is the least satanic? (from a parent)

Written by: Miranda May

Which pokemon is the least satanic? (from a parent) Such a righteous question, but the blasphemous text of the Pokédex is no place to look for …