Opinion Piece
PlayStation’s Welcome Precedent
How Ghost of Tsushima’s generous free update sets a welcome precedent for future updates from Sony.
October 5, 2020
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Opinion Piece
Super Mario 3D All Stars and the Power of Nostalgia
Why nostalgia is the crucial ingredient in fully enjoying Super Mario 3D All Stars
October 4, 2020
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Podcasts
CrossCast | Ep11: It’s Like Diablo For Virgins
This week, Mike, Ben, Laurie & Dan talk through the latest gaming news, whilst debating whether the storage space on the next generation of consoles could be a deal breaker. Enjoy!
October 3, 2020
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Podcasts
The CrossCast | Ep05: Ann Widdecombe Was In Watchdogs, Right?
Nintendo just held their ruddy great Indie World Direct, which gave us a lot of things to chat about – somehow bringing us onto Ann Widdecombe?!
August 21, 2020
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CrossCast | Ep03: Ben’s Twitter Blocking Spree
Ben, Rich, Laurie, Lewis, and Dan all try to record a sensible podcast whilst watching the latest State of Play.
August 11, 2020
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Opinion Piece
Why Is BioShock’s Opening so Brilliant?
Like Morpheus’s first phone call with Neo in The Matrix, the voice promises to keep you safe if you follow their instructions. “Take a deep breath and step out of the bathysphere. I won’t leave you twisting in the wind.”
June 25, 2020
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Podcasts
The Switch Island Podcast | Ep52: Don’t Mess with The Wilsonite
Hullo there!
In the absence of any meaty news, Lewis, Dan, Laurie and Ben get all misty-eyed and look back on the games they loved as kids. They also chat about the games they’ve been playing this week, including Trials of Mana, Hellblade, Moonlighter and Rocket League.
May 31, 2020
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2K Go ALL IN With Bringing Their Big Hitters To Switch
Nowadays, games need to stand out in the eShop melee in order for players to buy them in large volumes. How better to do this therefore then releasing a total of seven games in one hit
May 27, 2020
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Podcasts
The Switch Island Podcast | Ep51: The 10 Sexiest Mario Characters
Join the Switch Island numpty boys as they discuss Paper Mario: The Origami King; the games they’ve been playing and have a cheeky round of Indie in a Bottle, to decide who gets to play another eShop gem.
May 27, 2020
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Reviews
Ni No Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch | The Switch Island Review
“One of the best role playing games on the Nintendo Switch. With only a few niggles to hold most people back, this accessible and gorgeous RPG will keep you enthralled for hours”
May 19, 2020
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Podcasts
The Switch Island Podcast | Ep50: The Big, Chaotic 50th Episode
*deep breath* Lewis, Dan, Ben, Mike, Andrew, Laurie and a lesser spotted Pete come together to celebrate our 50th episode in trademark chaotic fashion.
Throw in a bunch of interaction from the lovely folks watching live over at twitch.tv/theswitchisland and we’ve got ourselves a proper Switch Island knees-up.
Thank you to everyone who helped get us this far and here’s to the next 50!
May 15, 2020
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Reviews
Ara Fell: Enhanced Edition | The Switch Island Review
Twitter Facebook Spotify Apple Soundcloud “a throwback to the early days of JRPGs where engaging story and character development ruled
May 11, 2020
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