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Franco-American swamp monster. Aspiring sneakerhead. Managing Editor at GeekDad.com. Middle-aged dirtbag.
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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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'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...
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December 2, 2025 at 9:49 PM
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Kirby Air Riders is chaotic and ridiculous and I kinda love it. @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.
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November 19, 2025 at 2:03 PM
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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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'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...
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November 4, 2025 at 2:25 PM
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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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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.
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October 14, 2025 at 1:49 PM
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Look, as amazing as Super Mario Galaxy still is, somehow the sequel is even better. @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.
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September 30, 2025 at 1:30 PM
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Hades II plays perfectly on the Switch 2... even if you aren't a natural at roguelikes. @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.
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September 24, 2025 at 3:48 PM
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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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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.
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September 24, 2025 at 1:08 PM
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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...
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...
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August 27, 2025 at 12:41 PM
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Tomorrow is launch day for the Animal Crossing X Crocs collection! @justinaclin.com geekdad.com/2025/08/anim...
'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.
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August 25, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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Drag x Drive is a fun, budget-priced showpiece for the Switch 2's mouse controls.
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We Ball – GeekDad Reviews 'Drag x Drive' for the Nintendo Switch 2
Who wants to play robot wheelchair skatepark basketball?
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August 13, 2025 at 8:50 PM
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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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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...
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July 23, 2025 at 3:18 PM
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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...
‘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, ...
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July 16, 2025 at 12:43 PM
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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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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.
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June 21, 2025 at 2:20 PM
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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...
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.
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June 5, 2025 at 6:20 PM
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I got to spend some quality time with the Nintendo Switch 2 this week. geekdad.com/2025/04/firs...
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.
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April 4, 2025 at 4:29 PM
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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...
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March 18, 2025 at 9:43 PM
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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...
'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...
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February 20, 2025 at 5:08 PM
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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...
'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.
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January 28, 2025 at 5:44 PM
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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...
Nintendo Switch 2 Arrives Later This Year
At long last, Nintendo has officially revealed the Switch 2!
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January 16, 2025 at 2:16 PM
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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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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.
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January 14, 2025 at 2:27 PM
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It also has a built-in vibration gimmick.
November 18, 2024 at 8:05 PM