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My Experience with Pokémon GO Fest 2020

Pokémon GO was something of a cultural shift that started in 2016. It was nothing like we’ve ever seen before, the game absolutely exploded across the entire globe. People were getting out and making friends and working together in a way that was uncommon, especially with the dawn of social media that encouraged distanced interactions.Continue reading “My Experience with Pokémon GO Fest 2020”

Afterparty (Nintendo Switch) Review

Upon purchasing my Nintendo Switch, I did what any sane gamer would – aggressively hunt down any and all Top 10 lists for all genres I was interested in. I am a huge fan of story-driven games, and Oxenfree was a game I couldn’t wait to buy. I waited until it was on sale, andContinue reading “Afterparty (Nintendo Switch) Review”

The Perils of being a Nintendo Fan in the Caribbean: Part II

On Christmas morning, 2008, I woke up at my father’s house to find that he had bought us a Nintendo Wii. I was beside myself. My sister showed some interest in games, as she had also gotten a DS (to not feel left out) but she was nowhere near as enthusiastic as I was aboutContinue reading “The Perils of being a Nintendo Fan in the Caribbean: Part II”

The Perils of being a Nintendo Fan in the Caribbean: Part I

Most people I know understand that growing up in the Caribbean always involved visits from family who moved abroad to the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom. As a child, it meant staring in awe at whatever new-fangled technology my cousins had, often video games and consoles. It also meant relatives sending their olderContinue reading “The Perils of being a Nintendo Fan in the Caribbean: Part I”