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Command an army in strategic, turn-based combat as a tactical adviser for the Orange Star Army. Your expertise is needed as you move land, air and naval units across the battlefield. Takedown enemy squads and capture towns and bases to secure victory and keep the peace. Keep an eye on the game-changing terrain and weather as you lead a variety of units across multiple maps. This remake features two campaigns that cover the events of Advance Wars and Advance Wars 2: Black Hole Rising!

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In a recent tweet, Nintendo has announced that they will be delaying the release of Advance Wars 1+2: Reboot Camp. Originally due for release on the 8th April 2022, the title has now been delayed indefinitely. Although Nintendo did say to stay tuned for a release date in the future.

While not specifically mentioned by Nintendo. The ‘recent world events are certainly referring to the ongoing Russian occupation of Ukraine. Although Advance Wars mostly has a light-hearted tone, it’s likely that Nintendo decided it would be in poor taste to release a title that has many parallels to the real-world conflict.

Strangely enough, this isn’t the first time that the Advance Wars series has fallen afoul of real-world events. The original Advance Wars launched on the 10th of September 2001. Just a day before the tragic terrorist attacks on the World Trade Centre. This led to the Japanese release, due a few weeks later, being cancelled completely.

While fans are understandably disappointed with the news. Many are understand the situation and agree Nintendo made the right call to delay the title in the meantime. This is likely an easier decision for Nintendo given Advance Wars’s somewhat more niche appeal compared to other Nintendo properties.

What are your thoughts on Nintendo’s decision to postpone the release of Advance Wars 1+2: Reboot Camp? We’d love to know in the comments below.

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In episode 52 we welcome back Anthony as we talk about two new collections packed full of retro goodness.  First up we have the Cowabunga collection, consisting of 13 classic Arcade and console Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles games.  This collection includes the arcade classic, the excellent SNES Turtles in Time and the Mega Drive masterpiece Hyperstone Heist.

The second collection is yet another Wonder Boy collection – The Wonder Boy Anniversary Collection.  In this expanded collection you will get six Wonder Boy adventures, as well as a total of 21 variations across the selection.  Played the Mega Drive version of Monster World, but always wanted to know how the Master System version compared?  Here you can play both!

We also discuss Nintendo taking down Steam Deck videos, as well as the importance of preserving video game and emulation.  PiePacker announces 10 SNK titles coming to the online streaming service, and Nintendo delay Advance Wars 1+2 Reboot Camp indefinitely.

Mentioned in Episode 52

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In episode 84 we talk about the reception for the long-awaited 007 GoldenEye re-release on Nintendo Switch and Xbox.  Does the game still have the same charm and excitement 25 years later?

Plus, Hot Wheels Unleashed is heading to Xbox Game Pass on the 7th of February.  Rumours point to the impending release of Nintendo’s Advance Wars 1+2 Re-Boot Camp.

Finally, news from Japan sees the price of the Xbox Series X and S receiving a price increase, as well as the 31st of January being declared Final Fantasy VII Day.

Mentioned in Episode 84

• GoldenEye 007
• Hot Wheel Unleashed
• Advance Wars 1+2: Re-Boot Camp
• Final Fantasy VII

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