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My Favourite Nintendo Hipster Games

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“Super Mario is alright. The Legend of Zelda had a few hits. But have you played Electroplankton?!”

– Hypothetical Nintendo hipster

Nintendo makes some of the biggest and most successful games in the history of mankind. But not everything they make is a hit among the greater populace. From the aforementioned abstract instruments of Electroplankton, to the eShop exclusive Rusty’s Real Deal Baseball, to my brother who is still holding his breath for a new Elite Beat Agents, they do release games that fly well below the radar.

Here’s my list of Nintendo hipster faves. What under-the-radar Nintendo games are you a fan of?

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Board Game Night Playlist: Games For Board Game Hipsters

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So you think Catan wore out its welcome years ago. You buy games off the strength of a designer’s name alone. You’re also constantly looking for the next big game or gems that other people have overlooked. If this sounds like you, you might be a board game hipster.

And there’s nothing wrong with that! You clearly have a passion for the hobby and a strong point of view on topics relating to the scene. For your next board game night, here’s a few under the radar gems you may have missed. Or, if you’re not a board game hipster, try these awesome games out while upping your board game street cred tenfold.

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