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two characters fighting in Final fantasy tactics.

This game got me to undock my Switch 2 for the first time since launch

My Switch 2 has been firmly planted in the dock since launch, but the new Final fantasy Tactics feels too good in handheld mode.
Samus holding up a glowing fist in Metroid Prime 4.

Metroid Prime 4: Beyond: release date, trailers, gameplay, and more

The wait for Metroid Prime 4: Beyond has been a long one, but it is finally coming this year. Here is everything you need to know before it arrives on Switch.
Nintendo music key art that spotlights several different franchises.

Here’s what your favorite Nintendo franchise says about you

Everyone has a favorite Nintendo franchise that speaks volumes about your personality.
Key art for Pokémon Legends: Z-A.

Pokémon Legends: Z-A looks like my dream Pokémon game, except for one big issue

I am ready to fall in love with Pokémon again when Pokémon Legends: Z-A comes out, but it is skipping out on what I need most.
Mario flying through space.

Hey Nintendo, let’s cool it with these classic game prices already

I'm not surprised with how Nintendo is pricing the Mario Galaxy games on Switch 2, but I am disappointed.
Pauline stands on Donkey Kong's shoulder in Donkey Kong Bananza.

Show off your Nintendo Switch 2 with these jaw-dropping games

The first thing you want to do with a new console is show it off to your friends, right? These are the first games you should boot up to showcase the power of the Nintendo Switch 2.
Nintendo 3DS close-up.

If Virtual Boy can make it to Switch Online, maybe DS games can too

I'd love to see Nintendo DS games come to Switch Online, but I'm not hopeful.
Peach and Daisy in new Mario Tennis Fever game.

This is the Nintendo Direct that the Switch 2 launch should have been

With so many new games confirmed from Nintendo, it's never been a better time to be a Switch 2 owner.
Pokemon Pokopia

There’s only one Pokémon game I’m excited for, and it’s not Legends: Z-A

Pokémon Pokopia is the game I didn't know I desperately wanted until now.
The Nintendo Direct logo.

Everything announced at the September Nintendo Direct: Super Mario Galaxy Movie AND games, Metroid Prime 4, and more

The September Nintendo Direct is the longest one on record, and for good reason. Here is every single announcement from the presentation.
Link flying in The Legend of Zelda Skyward Sword HD

If the Zelda movie is going to adapt a game, it has to be this one

I would rather the movie create its own story in the Zelda timeline, but if it does opt to adapt one of the games, this is the best option.
The Switch 2 next to a TV with Mario Kart.

Everything you need to know about the Nintendo Switch 2: Price, specs, games, and more

We've been hearing theories about the Nintendo Switch 2 for years now. Here are the improvements we think Nintendo needs to make with its next console.
Link with the Master Sword in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild.

The best Zelda games, ranked from best to worst

We decided to rank all of the games in the Legend of Zelda timeline from best to worst, which proved to be a pretty arduous challenge. Here's the full list.
Sonic wagging his finger in Sonic Racing CrossWorlds.

Is Sonic Racing: Crossworlds cross-platform?

Sega's Sonic Racing: Crossworlds brings all of its biggest IP together, but does it let players on different platforms crossover as well?
Mario Kart World plays on a Nintendo Switch 2 screen.

ROG Xbox Ally X vs. Switch 2: which 2025 handheld is most impressive?

The Switch 2 and ROG Xbox Ally X launched in 2025, but which one is the more impressive handheld?
Luigi, Peach, and Mario stand in a line and stare.

Nintendo’s latest rebrand suggests more movies could be on the way

Nintendo has renamed Warpstar, Inc to Nintendo Stars Inc to give it an increased focus around film.
A vault hunter racing through the world.

Borderlands 4’s exec reveals new world events are so much deeper than you could imagine

Along with being a seamless world, Borderlands 4 is adding world events in a very unique way.
Playing The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild.

Research says playing Zelda can make you feel happier in life

Playing The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild helped students feel deeply meaningful, find find calm and meditative moments, trigger introspection, and engagement with inner thoughts.
Kirby riding on a flying star looking back towards the camera

Kirby Air Riders: release date, trailers, gameplay, and more

After over 20 years, this classic GameCube title is finally getting a new entry called Kirby Air Riders. Here's everything we know so far.
Mario Kart World plays on a Nintendo Switch 2 screen.

I lost my Switch 2. This $30 gadget ensures it won’t happen again

After just three weeks of owning it, I lost my Nintendo Switch 2 on a flight. Thankfully, the airline found it, but this $30 gadget means I'll never lose it again.
Controller port on the Nintendo 64.

Every Nintendo console release in chronological order: test your Nintendo knowledge

Nintendo has been in the video game business longer than anyone. Let's rewind the clock and look at every console in release order.
The trainer from Pokémon Legend Z-A in a plaza.

Pokémon Legends: Z-A: release date, trailers, gameplay, and more

Are you ready to catch 'em all yet again in Pokémon Legends: Z-A? This will be the next big entry in the series, so let's talk all about what we know so far.
Nintendo GameCube controller on a red background and text that reads Nintendo GameCube: Nintendo Classics

There’s one important thing the PS5 and Switch 2 classic catalogs can’t replicate about my old games

The Switch 2 and PS5 offer a convenient way to access classic games, but there's one thing they can't emulate.
Games available on the Epic Games Store.

I wouldn’t have an issue with gaming going all digital if it still wasn’t so anti-consumer

Digital games are the norm already, but consoles are still incredibly anti-consumer.
Biwin Mini SSD

The microSD card in your Nintendo Switch is rubbish compared to this new solution

A brand new standard for external storage could potentially phase out microSD cards.
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom runs on a Switch 2 screen.

The Switch 2’s power and popularity are a double-edged sword for the industry

The Nintendo Switch 2 is a massive hit, but that will have positive and negative repercussions on the industry.
A player shoots a basket in Drag X Drive.

Drag X Drive review: a successful experiment with no long term legs

Drag X Drive's control scheme is its greatest asset and hides a lot of depth, but the game itself lacks long term hooks.
Buzzwole jumps in the air in Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket.

These are the wildest Pokédex entries I found that you never knew were canon

The Pokédex has some crazy facts about your favorite Pokémon you wouldn't believe was real.
The Nintendo indie world logo.

Everything announced at Nintendo Indie World 2025: Mina the Hollower, Content Warning, and more

Is this Nintendo Indie World showcase the time we finally learn Silksong's release date? Here is everything announced.
Two Pokémon clashing in Pokémon Champions.

Pokémon type chart: all types, strengths, and weaknesses

Pokémon come in one of 18 types that have strengths and weaknesses to all the others. Here's a handy guide on how types work.
The new starters for Pokémon Legend Z-A.

All confirmed Pokemon in Pokemon Legends: Z-A

Get ready to fill out your Pokedex again when Pokemon Legends: Z-A arrives. We don't know the full list yet, but here are all the Pokemon confirmed to be there.
Link holds a Purah Pad in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom.

The best Legend of Zelda items, ranked

Link's pockets can store tons of items, but only a few stand out as the best in all Legend of Zelda.
Key art from the 3DS game Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon.

Pokémon Gen 10 needs to be a reboot

We all expect Pokémon gen 10 to be announced next year, and I am begging for it to be a reboot.
Octopath Traveler 0

Octopath Traveler 0 is just around the corner, with brand-new gameplay elements

Octopath Traveler 0, the latest entry in the franchise, will be playable sooner than you expect.
The Nintendo Direct showcase logo.

Everything announced at the Nintendo Direct: Partner Showcase July 2025: Monster Hunter, Octopath 0, and more

The Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase came right at the end of July. Here are all the announcements from the show.
Donkey Kong in Donkey Kong Bananza.

I have a big problem with how Nintendo has been treating collectibles

Donkey Kong Bananza was great, but Nintendo has devalued collectibles for too long.
Cars race on a track in Super Mario Party Jamboree Switch 2 Edition.

Super Mario Party Jamboree – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Jamboree TV review: a few too many barriers for a decent afterparty

Super Mario Party Jamboree + TV adds enough new content to hang around for the after party, but doesn't solve the core issues.
The Pokémon presents logo.

Everything announced at Pokémon Presents July 2025, Pokémon Friends, Champions, and more

The second Pokémon presents of 2025 was the longest showcase in years. Here's everything that got announced.