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Sonic’s butt, Jim Carrey’s Snidley Whiplash mustache, and “Gangsta’s Paradise” in a preview that we’re not sure if we’re supposed to take seriously.
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The first-ever live-action Pokémon movie is getting a special salute from Tokyo’s permanent Poké-eatery.
The Switch’s Nintendo Labo VR Kit is going to give us new ways to play two of the company’s best-loved games ever.
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Over 1,000 titles, including ultra-rare unreleased games and prize versions, could be yours with just one click (and a lot of cash).
Video game features character designs from a famous manga creator, starts with hot guys “twisted from Alice in Wonderland.”
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An ergonomic advancement for the modern gamer.
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