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[GDC 2026] Hands-On: “Marvel MaXimum Collection” brings back the 90’s arcade classics with accessibility in mind

author image by Adriana Rodriguez | GDC Handheld Nintendo Switch PC PlayStation 5 Previews Retro Steam Xbox Series X | 0 Comments | 17 Mar 2026

Limited Run Games had a special presentation for Marvel MaXimum Collection during GDC, and while we only got to try one of the six games, we came away impressed with the accessibility options.

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40 Years of Mario: SmashPad’s Favorite Mario Games

author image by SmashPad Staff | Features Nintendo 3DS Nintendo DS Nintendo Switch Nintendo Switch 2 Nintendo Wii Nintendo Wii U | 0 Comments | 10 Mar 2026

The SmashPad staff celebrates the 40th anniversary of the Mario franchise by unveiling their Top 10 favorite Mario games.

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The Legend of Zelda: SmashPad’s Favorite Games

author image by SmashPad Staff | Features Nintendo 3DS Nintendo DS Nintendo Switch Nintendo Switch 2 Nintendo Wii Nintendo Wii U | 0 Comments | 02 Mar 2026

Nintendo seems to have forgotten about The Legend of Zelda’s 40th anniversary, but we haven’t. SmashPad staffers and contributors were asked to provide their Top 5 Zelda games. We’ve taken those lists and turned them into the staff’s Top 10.

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“Blippo+” Review

author image by Filippo Dinolfo | Nintendo Switch PC PlayDate Reviews Steam | 0 Comments | 23 Sep 2025

When Blippo+ came up in our staff Discord as possibly available for review, I had never heard of it. I checked out the trailer. It took about half an hour for my brain to recover from the short circuit. To…

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Patrick Sounds Off: Fight For Your Digital Rights

author image by Patrick Mifflin | Nintendo 3DS Nintendo DS Nintendo Switch Nintendo Wii Nintendo Wii U Patrick Sounds Off PC PlayStation Portable Steam Videos Xbox 360 Xbox One Xbox Series X | 0 Comments | 10 May 2025

A recent, short comment thread on my last video got me to thinking, what would it actually take to bring me around on Switch 2 game-key cards? I was surprisingly able to come up with an honest and feasible answer,…

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SmashPad Talkies – Chasm

author image by Chris Selogy | PlayStation 4 PlayStation Vita Steam Videos | 0 Comments | 11 Aug 2018

We take a look at the long-awaited Chasm, which is out now for the PS4, Vita, and Steam.

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“The Alliance Alive” Review

author image by Jordan Elek | Nintendo 3DS Reviews | 0 Comments | 12 Apr 2018

Devoid of any real style or substance, The Alliance Alive is only as strong as its battle system. Fortunately, the combat is interesting and fun, if a bit on the easy side.

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“Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana” Review

author image by Danreb Victorio | PC PlayStation 4 PlayStation Vita Reviews | 0 Comments | 07 Sep 2017

With all the positivity JRPG lovers have been throwing at Nihon Falcom’s way thanks to the superb Legend of Heroes games, it’s easy to overlook the series that put the developer on the map in the first place–an action RPG…

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SmashPad Talkies – Cosmic Star Heroine

author image by Chris Selogy | PC PlayStation 4 PlayStation Vita Previews Videos | 0 Comments | 12 Apr 2017

We check out the latest RPG from Zeboyd Games in Cosmic Star Heroine, which is out now for PS4 and PC and Vita in the near future. Note: This copy of the game was provided via backing the game’s Kickstarter.

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“Garou: Mark of the Wolves” Review (PS4, Vita)

author image by Patrick Mifflin | PlayStation 4 PlayStation Vita Reviews | 0 Comments | 30 Jan 2017

SNK’s recent revitalization has been a very successful one, not just due to the brilliance of their comeback game, The King of Fighters XIV, but in their ability to open their back catalogue to new and old fans alike on…

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“Monster Hunter Generations” Review

author image by Jordan Elek | Nintendo 3DS Reviews | 0 Comments | 14 Dec 2016

Despite borrowing significant content from previous games in the franchise, Monster Hunter Generations is faster, flashier, and more satisfying than ever. If you weren’t into Monster Hunter before, however, Generations won’t do much to win you over.

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“Pokémon Sun” & “Pokémon Moon” Review

author image by Danreb Victorio | Nintendo 3DS Reviews | 0 Comments | 06 Dec 2016

It’s been 20 years since the Pocket Monsters (or Pokémon) have burst onto the scene. What started out as a handheld game has seen unprecedented mainstream appeal and while the fad has considerably died down, 2016 saw sort of a…

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