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Amiibo sit in an unusual space between collectible figures, Nintendo merchandise, and small in-game bonuses. For many fans, that is the charm. A figure of Link, Samus, Kirby, or Isabelle is fun to display even before it unlocks anything. But...

Ah, nostalgia! That warm and fuzzy feeling takes us back to the good old days when our biggest worry was blowing the dust out of our favorite game cartridges. As the gaming industry continues to churn out impressive new titles,...

Spin-offs have a unique charm of their own – often expanding a beloved gaming universe, introducing new characters, or exploring fresh gameplay mechanics. In this list, we're celebrating the best video game spin-offs that managed to stand tall next to...