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By Connor Strader December 12, 2021December 11, 2021

The Best Nintendo Winter/Holiday Music

Nintendo games always seem to feature the best winter/holiday music, so we’ve compiled some of the best to help make your season bright!

By Connor Strader November 29, 2021November 28, 2021

My First Time Playing The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time

Connor presents a personal essay capturing his thoughts from his first time playing this eternal Zelda classic.

By Connor Strader November 16, 2021November 28, 2021

Animal Crossing: New Horizons Update + DLC Review — First Impressions

Now that we’ve had some time to fully experience the new update for Animal Crossing: New Horizons, here are our first impressions!

By Connor Strader November 6, 2021November 6, 2021

My First Time Playing Super Mario 64

A detailed account of Super Mario 64 from a first-time player.

By Jacob Roundy September 8, 2020September 17, 2020

Will COVID-19 Affect Console Release Dates?

With the holiday season right around the corner, gamers everywhere are expecting Sony and Microsoft to announce console release dates. But will COVID-19 push them back? Let’s discuss.

Mario in Mid-Air, About to Be Devoured by a Chain Chomp from Paper Mario: The Origami King

By Jacob Roundy August 11, 2020August 7, 2020

The Paper Mario Problem: A Review of The Origami King

Let’s talk about Paper Mario. How does The Origami King fit into the series as a whole? And is it worth playing? Find out here.

By Jacob Roundy March 28, 2020March 27, 2020

Animal Crossing: New Horizons Review — First Impressions

Is Animal Crossing: New Horizons everything we hoped and dreamed for? Find out here with this first look at the game!

By Jacob Roundy March 12, 2020March 11, 2020

Island Ideas for Animal Crossing: New Horizons

If you can’t contain your Animal Crossing: New Horizons hype, then channel your creative energy into designing your island ahead of time. Here are a few ideas to get you started!

By Jacob Roundy March 4, 2020March 3, 2020

My PAX East 2020 Experience

PAX East 2020 is officially over. If you’re curious to know the highlights from this year’s show, I’ve put together my thoughts right here.

By Jacob Roundy February 13, 2020February 13, 2020

PAX East 2020 Survival Guide

PAX East 2020 is right around the corner. These tips will help you enjoy the convention to its fullest, whether you’re a newcomer or veteran.

By Jacob Roundy December 7, 2019

My Year in Gaming: 2019 Edition

I didn’t get to write for Couch Bandits as much as I would’ve liked this year, so I’m making up for it with a massive blog chronicling my year of gaming in 2019. Check it out here!