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Can Canada stay one of the best places to make video games? Here's our report from the 2025 Montréal International Game Summit.

#MIGS25 #gamebusiness #gamedev #indiedev #canada
Inside MIGS25 and the Future of Canadian Video Games - Thumbsticks
The Montréal International Game Summit (MIGS25) charts a path forward for the Canadian video games industry.
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Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment is a surprisingly rich companion to The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, pairing sharp, satisfying Musou combat with a story that actually feels essential. Here's our review...

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#NintendoSwitch2 #LegendOfZelda
Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment review - Thumbsticks
Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment tells a sweeping war story that makes the Musou formula feel essential.
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November 17, 2025 at 6:20 PM
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Can Canada stay one of the best places to make video games? Here's our report from the 2025 Montréal International Game Summit.

#MIGS25 #gamebusiness #gamedev #indiedev #canada
Inside MIGS25 and the Future of Canadian Video Games - Thumbsticks
The Montréal International Game Summit (MIGS25) charts a path forward for the Canadian video games industry.
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November 17, 2025 at 12:55 PM
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Today’s mood.
November 16, 2025 at 8:56 PM
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Nintendo’s suite of mobile apps is great, but do we really need so many? 🤔

#Nintendo #NintendoSwitch #NintendoSwitch2 #NintendoToday #Android #iOS #Apple #SuperMario #NintendoGames #smartphones #apps
Nintendo's mobile apps need fixing - Thumbsticks
Nintendo needs to streamline its messy ecosystem of smartphone apps to match its otherwise impressive online services.
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November 14, 2025 at 1:23 PM
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#migs25 is here. Don’t forget your boots. (Like we did)

#gamedev #montreal #gamebusiness
November 11, 2025 at 2:17 PM
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All set for the Montréal International Game Summit? Here’s our preview of this year’s event, including some session recommendations and an interview with the organizing team.

#MIGS25 #gaming #gamedev #canada #gamebusiness #videogames #b2b #MIGS
Conference Call: What to expect from MIGS25 - Thumbsticks
The post-pandemic landscape hasn’t been kind to video game conferences. While global giants rethink their futures, MIGS is doubling down.
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November 3, 2025 at 12:10 PM
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Pokémon Legends: Z-A is uneven, but it’s also inventive, surprising, and often brilliant.

#nintendoswitch #nintendoswitch2 #pokemon
Pokémon Legends: Z-A review - Thumbsticks
Can Pokémon ever truly reinvent itself? Pokémon Legends: Z-A makes a compelling case that it can.
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October 27, 2025 at 11:34 PM
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Super Mario Galaxy and Super Mario Galaxy 2 return. But is a visual polish enough for these cosmic masterpieces?

#supermariogalaxy #supermariogalaxy2 #nintendoswitch #nintendoswitch2 #videogames #nintendo
Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2 review  - Thumbsticks
Super Mario Galaxy and Super Mario Galaxy 2 return. But is a visual polish enough for these cosmic masterpieces?
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October 15, 2025 at 12:50 AM
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Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment impresses ahead of its release on Nintendo Switch 2. It’s preview time!

#nintendoswitch2 #videogames #nintendocanada #nintendo #zelda #thelegendofzelda #gaming #hyrulewarriors #totk
Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment preview - Thumbsticks
Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment impresses ahead of its fall release on Nintendo Switch 2.
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October 9, 2025 at 12:13 AM
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Nintendo players finally get a modern, competitive version of EA Sports FC, though some compromises remain.

#nintendoswitch2 #nintendoswitch #eafc26 #football #westham #easports #switchgaming #gaming #videogames
EA Sports FC 26 - Nintendo Switch 2 review - Thumbsticks
Nintendo players finally get a modern, competitive version of EA Sports FC, though some compromises remain.
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October 6, 2025 at 12:30 PM
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How many platforms does it take to finally start a game? For Yakuza 0, our answer is: 3! Here's the first article in our new From the Backlog strand.

#NintendoSwitch2 #Sega #Yakuza0
From the Backlog: Yakuza 0 - Thumbsticks
Yakuza 0 mixes crime drama, absurdity, and unexpected heart. After years on the backlog, it’s well worth the wait.
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October 1, 2025 at 11:15 AM
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Ubisoft brings Star Wars Outlaws to Nintendo Switch 2 in an ambitious and surprisingly successful port.

#starwarsoutlaws #nintendoswitch #nintendoswitch2 #starwars
Star Wars Outlaws - Nintendo Switch 2 review - Thumbsticks
Ubisoft brings Star Wars Outlaws to Nintendo Switch 2 in an ambitious and surprisingly successful port.
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September 18, 2025 at 2:29 PM
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A sparkly update proves Kirby still has plenty of puff. Here's our review of, deep breath, Kirby and the Forgotten Land – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Star-Crossed World!

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Kirby and the Forgotten Land + Star-Crossed World review - Thumbsticks
A sparkly update proves Kirby still has plenty of puff.
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September 9, 2025 at 8:55 AM
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Is Split Fiction on Nintendo Switch 2 a blockbuster or bomb? Here’s our review of Hazelight’s latest co-op action game.
#splitfiction #nintendoswitch2
Split Fiction - Nintendo Switch 2 review - Thumbsticks
Split Fiction is an exuberant, cinematic co-op adventure that thrives on shared moments, scraped victories, and magic moments.
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August 19, 2025 at 12:02 PM
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While some games are broadly memorable, others can stick in your head for the most trivial of reasons. One such game is the classic 1995 PC sim, Grand Prix Manager.

#videogames #pc #grandprix #f1 #gaming
Do you remember... Grand Prix Manager? - Thumbsticks
While some games are broadly memorable, others can stick in your head for the most trivial of reasons. One such game is Grand Prix Manager.
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August 11, 2025 at 11:57 PM
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Now that we’ve had more time to get to know the Nintendo Switch 2, is it everything we hoped it would be? Here’s our review…

#nintendoswitch2 #nintendo
Nintendo Switch 2: The Thumbsticks Review - Thumbsticks
Now that we've had more time to get to know the Nintendo Switch 2, is the difficult second album everything we hoped it would be?
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August 5, 2025 at 6:10 PM
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Donkey Kong Bananza is a bold and brilliantly messy outing for Nintendo’s original video game icon.

#nintendo #donkeykong

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Donkey Kong Bananza review - Thumbsticks
DK steps back ‒ or rather, smashes through a brick wall – into the spotlight in Donkey Kong Bananza for Nintendo Switch 2.
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August 2, 2025 at 1:35 AM
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Now pay attention, #007!

I’m working on a new project and looking to connect with players and fans of GoldenEye 007 on the Nintendo 64. Find out more here (and all shares appreciated!) ❤️

#Nintendo #JamesBond #GoldenEye007 #n64
Pay Attention, 007 - OldDanNew
I'm working on a cool new project and would like to connect with players and fans of the video game: GoldenEye 007. Rare’s game was released for the Nintendo 64...
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August 1, 2025 at 7:03 PM
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In today’s climate, a video game about pressure washing feels like fantasy.

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In today's climate, a video game about pressure washing feels like fantasy - Thumbsticks
In the face of another summer of extremes, heatwaves, droughts, and hosepipe bans, PowerWash Simulator feels like fantasy wish fulfillment.
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July 22, 2025 at 1:40 AM
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Boxed in and outfought by Sony, Microsoft is navigating #Xbox beyond the traditional console landscape.
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Microsoft's big bet to unbox the Xbox - Thumbsticks
Boxed in and outfought by Sony’s all-conquering PlayStation, Microsoft is navigating Xbox beyond the traditional console landscape.
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June 30, 2025 at 12:29 PM
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Out with the old and in with the 2! Is it time to box the original Nintendo Switch? #nintendo

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Nintendo Switch: Out with the old and in with the 2? - Thumbsticks
Is it time to box the original Nintendo Switch?
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June 24, 2025 at 11:22 AM
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The XP Game Summit returned to Toronto to champion Canadian innovation and equip developers for global success. Here's a look at some highlights: www.thumbsticks.com/xp-game-summ...
#XP25 #Indiedev #GameDev #Canada
XP Game Summit 2025 in Focus - Thumbsticks
XP Game Summit returns to Toronto to champion Canadian innovation and equip developers for global success.
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June 16, 2025 at 3:58 PM
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Microsoft’s recent #Xbox Remote Play updates are a game changer for Mac users. It took far too long.

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Xbox Remote Play is now much better on a Mac - Thumbsticks
A long-overdue overhaul from Microsoft improves Xbox Remote Play game streaming for Mac users. The results are impressive.
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June 9, 2025 at 12:33 PM
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I miss #E3.

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E3 wasn't perfect, but that’s why it worked - Thumbsticks
Despite its flaws, nothing has come close to capturing the magic of E3.
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June 8, 2025 at 11:46 PM
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The #NintendoSwitch2 is nearly here, but don’t overlook the humble Nintendo Switch Lite. It still has plenty to offer and is the last vestige of Nintendo’s portable only tradition.
The Nintendo Switch Lite’s Understated Greatness - Thumbsticks
With the Nintendo Switch 2 approaching like a Spiny Shell in Mario Kart, it’s tempting to start thinking about shelving the original Switch.
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May 19, 2025 at 7:54 PM