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Independent video game website for gaming enthusiasts since 2008. We cover video game reviews, features, news, and more. Find our reviews on Metacritic & OpenCritic Visit us at MonsterVine.com Contact: will@monstervine.com

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Bear with us as we're importing our contact list but here's our managing team: Owner - @williamsaw.bsky.social Editor-in-Chief - @distilleraustin.bsky.social Reviews Manager - @diegoescala.bsky.social Managing Editor - @spencer-legacy.bsky.social

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The Mailroom Brings Cozy Workplace Horror to Steam October 26 monstervine.com/2026/10/the-...

monstervine.comThe Mailroom Brings Cozy Workplace Horror to Steam October 26The Mailroom launches October 26 on PC via Steam, putting you behind the sorting desk at a regional office of Hell. Developed by Crowfriend and published by Vendetta, the cozy horror workplace…

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Top Hat Studios Fall Showcase Set for November 2 With New Games and Demos monstervine.com/2026/10/top-...

monstervine.comTop Hat Studios Fall Showcase Set for November 2 With New Games and DemosTop Hat Studios Presents: Fall Showcase 2026 airs Monday, November 2, at 9 AM PT. The indie publisher plans to reveal new games, release playable demos, announce release windows, and share platform…

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Devilcoin Announced for Steam as a Coin-Flipping Horror Roguelite monstervine.com/2026/10/devi...

monstervine.comDevilcoin Announced for Steam as a Coin-Flipping Horror RogueliteDevilcoin puts your soul on the line with every heads-or-tails call. Developer Smilingface and publisher Indieformer have announced the horror roguelite for PC via Steam, combining tactical wagers…

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Minecraft Dungeons II has some worthwhile ideas, but they don’t come together into an adventure I’d ultimately recommend. - @williamsaw.bsky.social Our review: monstervine.com/2026/10/mine...

monstervine.comMinecraft Dungeons II Review – A Bigger World, Same Old LoopMinecraft Dungeons II adds an explorable overworld, platforming, and more room to customize your build. It’s fun to see what the world has to offer, but repetitive gameplay, a story that never takes…

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Tomb Raider Celebrates 30 Years With Game Crossovers, Comics, and Collectibles monstervine.com/2026/10/tomb...

monstervine.comTomb Raider Celebrates 30 Years With Game Crossovers, Comics, and CollectiblesTomb Raider turns 30 on October 24, and Crystal Dynamics is marking the anniversary with collaborations across games, comics, collectibles, and gaming hardware. The lineup includes a The Crew…

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Fallout Day Reveals Fallout 76 World Pets Release Date and New Fallout 4 Creations monstervine.com/2026/10/fall...

monstervine.comFallout Day Reveals Fallout 76 World Pets Release Date and New Fallout 4 CreationsBethesda Game Studios has wrapped up its Fallout Day celebrations with a December 1 release date for Fallout 76: World Pets, two new Fallout 4 Creations, and a premiere date for Prime Video’s Fallout…

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Warrior Cats: Clans of the Forest Out Now With Four Story Campaigns monstervine.com/2026/10/warr...

monstervine.comWarrior Cats: Clans of the Forest Out Now With Four Story CampaignsWarrior Cats: Clans of the Forest is available now on Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store. Trailmark Games and Four Trees…

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Pocket Mirror ~ GoldenerTraum Out Now on PS5, PS4, and Switch monstervine.com/2026/10/pock...

monstervine.comPocket Mirror ~ GoldenerTraum Out Now on PS5, PS4, and SwitchPocket Mirror ~ GoldenerTraum is available now on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch. Publisher Komodo and developer AstralShift released the console versions on October 22, 2026,…

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Navinosuke: The Yo-kai Buster is an upcoming RPG that originally began development in the early 2000s and has now been revived by Kohachi Studio. - @samlienhard.bsky.social Our interview: monstervine.com/2026/10/navi...

monstervine.comNavinosuke: The Yo-kai Buster Interview – A Revival After Twenty YearsNavinosuke: The Yo-kai Buster is an upcoming RPG that originally began development in the early 2000s and has now been revived by Kohachi Studio. Earlier this year, we had a chance to talk to Shinano…

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The Blood of Dawnwalker Update 1.1 Adds Skill Resets and Easier Difficulty monstervine.com/2026/10/bloo...

monstervine.comThe Blood of Dawnwalker Update 1.1 Adds Skill Resets and Easier DifficultyThe Blood of Dawnwalker has released its first major post-launch update on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. Update 1.1 introduces a skill-reset potion, a lower difficulty setting, and…

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Demons’ Night Fever is a messy slog, with shallow tactics and meaningless progression. - @jamesthecarr.bsky.social Our review: monstervine.com/2026/10/demo...

monstervine.comDemons’ Night Fever Review – I Should’ve Stayed HomeDemons’ Night Fever is a messy slog, with shallow tactics and meaningless progression. The narrative is at its best empty, but more often eye-rolling as it tries to make oil and water blend together.…

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Dispatch Anniversary Adds 16+ Hours of Commentary, Mobile Launch Set for December monstervine.com/2026/10/disp...

monstervine.comDispatch Anniversary Adds 16+ Hours of Commentary, Mobile Launch Set for DecemberDispatch is celebrating its first anniversary with new Commentary and Storyboard modes, a mobile release announcement, and a live soundtrack concert. AdHoc Studio says more than five million players…

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Shadow of the Tomb Raider Out Now on Switch 2, Survivor Trilogy Bundle Available monstervine.com/2026/10/shad...

monstervine.comShadow of the Tomb Raider Out Now on Switch 2, Survivor Trilogy Bundle AvailableShadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition is available now on Nintendo Switch 2 for $39.99. Aspyr and Crystal Dynamics surprise-released the final chapter of the Survivor Trilogy alongside…

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Reel Fishing: Days of Summer Switch 2 Edition Out Now With Ice Fishing monstervine.com/2026/10/reel...

monstervine.comReel Fishing: Days of Summer Switch 2 Edition Out Now With Ice FishingReel Fishing: Days of Summer is now available on Nintendo Switch 2, with an Ice Fishing stage, mouse controls, and additional story content. Natsume released the enhanced edition worldwide on October…

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To be blunt, Fireteam Elite 2 doesn’t feel like a step forward for the budding series; it feels more like an awkward shuffle, followed by a stumble backward. - @linko64.bsky.social Our review: monstervine.com/2026/10/alie...

monstervine.comAliens: Fireteam Elite 2 Review – More Xenos, Not Enough ProgressEvery co-op shooter must face the same task, no matter when or what it releases on. It’s the same task that a few have truly tried to step up to, and even fewer have come anywhere close to…

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EverQuest Legends Adds Castle Nektropos, Half Dark Elves, and Halloween Event monstervine.com/2026/10/ever...

monstervine.comEverQuest Legends Adds Castle Nektropos, Half Dark Elves, and Halloween EventEverQuest Legends is adding Castle Nektropos, a new outdoor zone, and the playable Half Dark Elf race in its October 22, 2026, update. Daybreak Games’ latest release also introduces a hidden starting…

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Killing Things With Your Friends Gets Expanded Four-Player Steam Demo monstervine.com/2026/10/kill...

monstervine.comKilling Things With Your Friends Gets Expanded Four-Player Steam DemoKilling Things With Your Friends has released an expanded Steam demo for October’s Steam Next Fest, running October 19–26. Developer Flightless and publisher Vendetta’s co-op survival game sends up…

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Burning Sword: Death Sun Enters Steam Early Access November 17 monstervine.com/2026/10/burn...

monstervine.comBurning Sword: Death Sun Enters Steam Early Access November 17Burning Sword: Death Sun launches into Steam Early Access on November 17, 2026. Bangkok-based developer Nomadic Games and publisher Rising Tide Publishing confirmed the wuxia hack-and-slash will…

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Global MapleStory Classic World Launches With a Focus on Social Play monstervine.com/2026/10/glob...

monstervine.comGlobal MapleStory Classic World Launches With a Focus on Social PlayGlobal MapleStory Classic World officially launched on October 21, 2026, following its Founder’s Access period. Nexon America’s nostalgic take on the MMORPG brings back classic character progression,…

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Dawn of War IV Overview Details 70+ Missions and The Last Stand’s Return monstervine.com/2026/10/dawn...

monstervine.comDawn of War IV Overview Details 70+ Missions and The Last Stand’s ReturnWarhammer 40,000: Dawn of War IV has released a nine-minute overview trailer covering its campaigns, multiplayer, army customization, and returning co-op survival mode, The Last Stand. Publisher Deep…

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The Apothecary Diaries Game Sets March 18 Release, Details Playable Jinshi monstervine.com/2026/10/apot...

monstervine.comThe Apothecary Diaries Game Sets March 18 Release, Details Playable JinshiThe Apothecary Diaries: The False Imperial Brother launches March 18, 2027, on Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and PC via Steam. Koei Tecmo America and developer Gust, working with…

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Meadgard Launches November 5 in Early Access, Co-op Tavern Demo Out Now monstervine.com/2026/10/mead...

monstervine.comMeadgard Launches November 5 in Early Access, Co-op Tavern Demo Out NowMeadgard has released its first public Steam demo ahead of an Early Access launch on November 5, 2026. Developer Oddiko’s tavern-sim and action hybrid lets you play solo or with up to three friends,…

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Ys VIII Comes to Switch 2 February 25 With 120 FPS and GameShare monstervine.com/2026/10/ys-v...

monstervine.comYs VIII Comes to Switch 2 February 25 With 120 FPS and GameShareYs VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana launches on Nintendo Switch 2 on February 25, 2027. Nis America announced that the new version supports gameplay at up to 120 FPS, cooperative play through GameShare, and…

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Final Fantasy Resonance takes a discontinued mobile game and reinterprets it as a fluid, fast-paced RPG you shouldn’t miss. - @spencer-legacy.bsky.social Our review: monstervine.com/2026/10/fina...

monstervine.comFinal Fantasy Resonance Review – A Mobile Game RebornFinal Fantasy Resonance reimagines Final Fantasy Brave Exvius as a fully-fledged RPG that honors the series’ long legacy while forging ahead with its own intriguing ideas. Leveling up Visions can…

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Seasons of Books and Keys Steam Demo Includes Complete First Chapter monstervine.com/2026/10/seas...

monstervine.comSeasons of Books and Keys Steam Demo Includes Complete First ChapterSeasons of Books and Keys has released a Steam demo featuring its complete first chapter, “913.” Publisher Shueisha Games and developer iMel’s adventure adapts Honobu Yonezawa’s novel, combining…

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Rise of Elements Steam Demo Introduces PvP Match-3 RPG Battles monstervine.com/2026/10/rise...

monstervine.comRise of Elements Steam Demo Introduces PvP Match-3 RPG BattlesRise of Elements has released its first downloadable PC demo for Steam Next Fest. Developer Wicked Fox Games’ debut combines competitive match-three puzzles with champion abilities, RPG systems, and…

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Morning everyone! Excited to reveal that I went to NYC to play Stranger than Heaven for @monstervine.com! I was pleasantly surprised by how much better it was from my experience with it at SGF. Three hours of gameplay later, it’s sure to be one to watch out for! Hope you enjoy!

monstervine.comStranger than Heaven Preview – RGG’s Music System Steals the ShowOur three-hour Stranger than Heaven hands-on covers improved combat, Makoto Daito’s story, Kokura activities, and RGG Studio’s deep music-production system.

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ReBlade: The Death Spiral Steam Demo Available Through November 10 monstervine.com/2026/10/rebl...

monstervine.comReBlade: The Death Spiral Steam Demo Available Through November 10ReBlade: The Death Spiral has released its first Steam demo, offering a look at its cyberpunk setting and mechanical creatures inspired by Chinese mythology. Developer ChillyRoom and publisher Spiral…

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Cucina Stellata Surprise-Launches Free on Steam With Cosmic Cooking Horror monstervine.com/2026/10/cuci...

monstervine.comCucina Stellata Surprise-Launches Free on Steam With Cosmic Cooking HorrorCucina Stellata is available free on Steam following a surprise release during the Critical Reflex Time showcase. Publisher Critical Reflex and developer Filthy Eden’s hour-long psychological horror…

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Red Kiss Brings Cold War Vampire Espionage to Xbox and Day-One Game Pass monstervine.com/2026/10/red-...

monstervine.comRed Kiss Brings Cold War Vampire Espionage to Xbox and Day-One Game PassRed Kiss is coming to Xbox with day-one Game Pass availability, developer Wispfire and publisher Fellow Traveller announced during IGN x ID@Xbox. The vampire spy RPG was previously confirmed for PC…

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Croak Launches March 2027 on Xbox and PC With Day-One Game Pass monstervine.com/2026/10/croa...

monstervine.comCroak Launches March 2027 on Xbox and PC With Day-One Game PassCroak launches in March 2027 on Xbox and PC, with day-one Game Pass availability. Developer WoodRunner Games announced the release window during the ID@Xbox Showcase alongside a new trailer for its…

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Shrek 2 Remastered Launches November 10 With Four-Player Online Co-op monstervine.com/2026/10/shre...

monstervine.comShrek 2 Remastered Launches November 10 With Four-Player Online Co-opDreamWorks Shrek 2 Remastered brings the 2004 action-adventure back on November 10, 2026, with improved visuals and expanded multiplayer. Aspyr announced the remaster in collaboration with Universal…

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The Wolf Among Us Remastered Reveals $24.99 Price and Bigby’s Wolf Form monstervine.com/2026/10/the-...

monstervine.comThe Wolf Among Us Remastered Reveals $24.99 Price and Bigby’s Wolf FormThe Wolf Among Us Remastered has a new story trailer revealing Bigby Wolf’s redesigned werewolf form. Telltale and PM Studios debuted the footage during the ID@Xbox x IGN Showcase and confirmed a…

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Star Trek Beams Up New Mechanics for Magic the Gathering monstervine.com/2026/10/star...

monstervine.comStar Trek Beams Up New Mechanics for Magic the GatheringHot on the heels of its release next month, we’ve got a new look at some of the cards in the upcoming Star Trek set for Magic the Gathering. On top of that, we’ve got a breakdown of the new mechanics…

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There Are No Ghosts at the Grand Gets Three-Mission Steam Demo monstervine.com/2026/10/ther...

monstervine.comThere Are No Ghosts at the Grand Gets Three-Mission Steam DemoThere Are No Ghosts at the Grand has released an expanded Steam Next Fest demo featuring three missions from its opening chapter. Developer Friday Sundae’s first-person adventure combines renovation,…

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Ordinary Oddness Revealed as Open-World Detective RPG With Squad Combat monstervine.com/2026/10/ordi...

monstervine.comOrdinary Oddness Revealed as Open-World Detective RPG With Squad CombatOrdinary Oddness puts you in charge of a detective agency in a city where a talking loudspeaker serves as mayor. Cosmicpup Studio has announced the Unreal Engine 5 action RPG for PC via Steam,…

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One Piece: Grand Gourmet is a ridiculously charming and addictive simulation game that combines One Piece's vast lore and cast with Kairosoft’s trademark management gameplay. - @spencer-legacy.bsky.social Our review: monstervine.com/2026/10/one-...

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Dumpster Gang Launches December 3 on PC Game Pass, Steam Demo Out Now monstervine.com/2026/10/dump...

monstervine.comDumpster Gang Launches December 3 on PC Game Pass, Steam Demo Out NowDumpster Gang launches December 3, 2026, on Steam, Xbox on PC, and PC Game Pass. Publisher Curve Games and developer Coyote House Games also released a Steam Next Fest demo, letting you try the…

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Overall, Stranger than Heaven’s final demo proved RGG Studio has something really special in the works. - @mikemurf2.bsky.social Our preview: monstervine.com/2026/10/stra...

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Dragon Quest Smash/Grow Adds Dragon Quest IV Event and 5,000 Free Gems monstervine.com/2026/10/drag...

monstervine.comDragon Quest Smash/Grow Adds Dragon Quest IV Event and 5,000 Free GemsDragon Quest Smash/Grow is bringing Dragon Quest IV characters into its mobile roguelite RPG through a crossover event running until December 15 UTC. The event accompanies the game’s half-anniversary…

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Warding Witches Out Now on PC With Shield-Based Bullet Hell and Local Co-op monstervine.com/2026/10/ward...

monstervine.comWarding Witches Out Now on PC With Shield-Based Bullet Hell and Local Co-opWarding Witches is available now on PC through Steam and the Epic Games Store. Developer Sonorode and publisher Headup released the witch-themed shoot-’em-up on October 19, 2026, combining…

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Surfpunk Steam Demo Expands Four-Player Co-op With New Skills and Mods monstervine.com/2026/10/surf...

monstervine.comSurfpunk Steam Demo Expands Four-Player Co-op With New Skills and ModsSurfpunk has released an expanded Steam Next Fest demo, letting you surf, fight, and scavenge solo or with up to three friends. Developer Double Stallion and co-publisher Vendetta’s action RPG is…

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Godzilla: Destroy All Monsters Melee Remastered Steam Demo Available Until October 27 monstervine.com/2026/10/godz...

monstervine.comGodzilla: Destroy All Monsters Melee Remastered Steam Demo Available Until October 27Godzilla: Destroy All Monsters Melee Remastered has a playable Steam demo available now as part of Steam Next Fest. You can try the kaiju brawler through October 27 ahead of its November 3, 2026,…

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Rhythm Hotel Steam Demo Offers Five Levels of One-Button Rhythm Comedy monstervine.com/2026/10/rhyt...

monstervine.comRhythm Hotel Steam Demo Offers Five Levels of One-Button Rhythm ComedyRhythm Hotel has released a free demo as part of Steam Next Fest, running October 19–26. Developer SyncArc-Studio and publisher Infini Fun’s Rhythm Heaven-style game offers five levels built around…

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Faraway Launches November 5 on PC, PlayStation, Xbox, and Switch monstervine.com/2026/10/fara...

monstervine.comFaraway Launches November 5 on PC, PlayStation, Xbox, and SwitchFaraway launches November 5, 2026, on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and Nintendo Switch 2. Publisher Annapurna Interactive and solo developer Steph Thirion announced the date…

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Second Stone Steam Demo Shows Fast Combat and Elemental Build Customization monstervine.com/2026/10/seco...

monstervine.comSecond Stone Steam Demo Shows Fast Combat and Elemental Build CustomizationSecond Stone has released a public Steam demo as part of Steam Next Fest. Developer Skyward Entertainment and publisher Headup are following the game’s closed playtest with an introduction to its…

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Food Devils Steam Demo Serves Tactical Combat, Restaurant Management, and Romance monstervine.com/2026/10/food...

monstervine.comFood Devils Steam Demo Serves Tactical Combat, Restaurant Management, and RomanceFood Devils has released a demo for Steam Next Fest, combining tactical RPG battles, restaurant management, and romance. The game launches on Steam November 3, 2026, with console versions planned to…

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Saraab: Beyond The Veil Gets Steam Demo Ahead of November 3 Launch monstervine.com/2026/10/sara...

monstervine.comSaraab: Beyond The Veil Gets Steam Demo Ahead of November 3 LaunchSaraab: Beyond The Veil has released a demo for October’s Steam Next Fest ahead of its November 3, 2026, launch. Solo developer Rooted Elevation’s psychological horror visual novel draws on Arabian…

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Anomalith and Crymelight Get Limited-Time Steam Next Fest Demos monstervine.com/2026/10/anom...

monstervine.comAnomalith and Crymelight Get Limited-Time Steam Next Fest DemosAnomalith and Crymelight are getting Steam Next Fest demos playable through October 26. Publisher Furyu’s two releases take different approaches to action: one sends you into reality-bending survival…

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This week, I got to check out Canada’s first permanent Nintendo Store, conveniently located in an EB Games near my place, next to Sankofa Square in Toronto. - @spencer-legacy.bsky.social Read more: monstervine.com/2026/10/nint...

monstervine.comToronto’s Nintendo Store-Within-a-Store Is a Dream for Canadian FansThis week, I got to check out Canada’s first permanent Nintendo Store, conveniently located in an EB Games near my place, next to Sankofa Square in Toronto. It was surreal to see such a large…