Dad with a Deck

My Ayn Thor Pro finally arrived after a two month wait. It was worth every second. Dual OLED screens, premium hardware and incredible performance make for one seriously impressive handheld.

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I spent May revisiting the Nintendo Wii and came away with one conclusion: it was FAR better than its reputation suggested. Overlooked classics, underrated motion controls and one absolute masterpiece.

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Wii Sports accidentally changed gaming forever. It pulled non-gamers into the hobby, survived the Wii tax and proved that accessibility isn't a weakness. Nearly twenty years on, it's still just as fun.

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I didn't play Super Mario Galaxy on release and it honestly plays like it was released yesterday. Level design, mechanics and the soundtrack combine into a defining statement on video games as a whole.

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Ghost Squad remains faithful to the arcade and really nails the feel of the original genre, making unreal use of the Wiimote. It's a blast while it lasts, just don't expect it to last very long.

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During Wii're Going Back, I pitted Valve's forgotten Steam Link hardware against the Steam Link App. Does it still hold up in 2026? The results are surprisingly inconsistent and occasionally impressive.

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Resident Evil: The Umbrella Chronicles is the series' survival horror atmosphere forcibly shoved into an arcade on-rails shooter. I went in blind with a Wiimote shoved in a revolver attachment and somehow it works.

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The most violent game on the Wii delivers its gratuitous brand of carnage in black and white with Greg Proops and John DiMaggio screaming filthy nonsense over the top of it all. MadWorld is truly unlike anything else on the console.

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Call of Duty on the Nintendo Wii sounds ridiculous until you actually try it. Revisiting the Wii releases only revealed solid ports, enjoyable motion controls and a side of the franchise that deserved more attention.

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Star Wars: The Force Unleashed puts forward a compelling Star Wars story with solid combat wrapped in thoroughly enjoyable Wii motion controls. It really makes you feel like the most powerful Force user in the galaxy.

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The House of the Dead: Overkill is loud, trashy and self-aware, completely embracing its grindhouse roots. It's short, dumb and endlessly replayable. This chaotic arcade throwback proves simple can still be seriously fun.

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This guide will help you setup your Steam Deck like a Nintendo Wii using Dolphin, a Wii Remote and a USB sensor bar. Everything you need to kick off Wii're Going Back.

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This May, Wii're going back. Nearly 20 years on since the Nintendo Wii launched and we STILL haven't seen anything like it. I'll be revisiting the console on the Steam Deck all month long.

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Dishonored is a top tier stealth banger with an absurdly stacked cast. The chaos system subtly reshapes the world around you based on how you play, making it an absolute masterclass in player freedom.

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Fallout 1.5: Resurrection is a fan-made total conversion mod for Fallout 2. If you've been looking to get it running on your Steam Deck, here's a step-by-step guide to do exactly that.

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Nine games down. Steam sale gambles, nostalgia deep-dives, nowhere near enough hours of Falloutand one unexpected standout. This quarter was a bit of a mixed bag, but still a great time.

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Can confirm: the Dbrand Killswitch skins work perfectly with the JSAUX ModCase. I picked up their Stick Caps while I was at it and I've never looked back.

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