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NINTENDO’S RETRO GEMS

Nintendo has struck gold with its constant supply of Directs that keep eager gamers up to date with everything happening in the world of the popular publisher. The latest appeared on 14 September and featured a mix of remasters, remakes and retro collections coming to the Switch. There were also important updates to some previously announced titles.

By far the biggest news came in the final segment of the Direct with a remaster of being confirmed for a 2024 release. First released on GameCube in 2004, it was acclaimed by gamers and critics, winning several

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