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The best 3DS games to play in 2024
Zelda, Mario, Dragon Quest, Phoenix Wright, and even Metal Gear Solid. The 3DS had it all.
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OH, HI WEEKEND What are you playing this weekend?
April showers bring May flowers. Or something to that effect.
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GOOGLE CHROM 11 years later, the 3DS is still home to the best Fire Emblem game
Many FE games came before, and a few have come since, but nothing beats Fire Emblem Awakening on the Nintendo 3DS.
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Zelda, Mario, Dragon Quest, Phoenix Wright, and even Metal Gear Solid. The 3DS had it all.
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OH, HI WEEKEND | What are you playing this weekend?
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GOOGLE CHROM | 11 years later, the 3DS is still home to the best Fire Emblem game
Many FE games came before, and a few have come since, but nothing beats Fire Emblem Awakening on the Nintendo 3DS.
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Who Is the Best New Nintendo Character of the Past Decade?
Some amazing Nintendo characters have surfaced in the past ten years alone. Which one takes the top spot?
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