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Weekplay 202608

Weekplay 202608

2026-02-22 — Vincent Leeuw

When *takes deep breath* Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition was announced earlier this week, I kind of perked up a bit. I'm …

That one hardcore track from Ridge Racer

That one hardcore track from Ridge Racer

2026-02-22 — Vincent Leeuw

Is Bandai Namco planning something for Ridge Racer's *checks notes* 33 rd anniversary? Probably not, but the re-release of the original Ridge Racer last year, …

The origin of hanafuda

The origin of hanafuda

2026-02-20 — Vincent Leeuw

Among friends, we know hanafuda as "that card game that made Nintendo what it is today". But like tempura and samurai using muskets, it finds its origins with …

Classic Nintendo designs for Animal Crossing New Horizons

Classic Nintendo designs for Animal Crossing New Horizons

2026-02-19 — Vincent Leeuw

Missed this when the Nintendo Switch 2 Edition launched, but apparently Nintendo made some classic console designs for clothing in Animal Crossing New …

↺ You Can't Trust the Internet Anymore

2026-02-16 — cyhwuhx.com

But it’s a real shame. The commons of the internet are probably already lost, and while I might want to learn new things from new sites, I’ll just have to …

Weekplay 202607

Weekplay 202607

2026-02-15 — Vincent Leeuw

Romeo is a DeadMan is probably Suda51's most approachable game yet. It is pretty much No More Heroes 4 but more straightforward. That's not to say the story is …

Weekplay 202606

Weekplay 202606

2026-02-07 — Vincent Leeuw

Some games present themselves as a metroidvania, but when I then look at the screenshots and trailers, I start raising an eyebrow. This was certainly the case …