I was burnt out on video games until I dusted off my Nintendo DS
A hectic 2023 left me with serious video game burnout. The only cure? Taking a trip back to the Nintendo DS era.
The best video game remakes of all time
The best remakes take what made a game so great before and modernize it for the current audience. Here are some of the best games that managed to pull it off.
6 Nintendo series that still haven’t made an appearance on the Switch
While most of Nintendo's biggest franchises have gotten new games on Switch, there's a handful of heavy hitters still waiting for their moment.
The best video game villains of all time
Who are the best of the bad guys in gaming? There are hundreds of villains to pick, but this is our list of the absolute best video game antagonists ever made.
Red Dead Redemption on Switch is already discounted in holiday sale
If you were hoping to snag Red Dead Redemption on Switch, you can get it and other titles at a discount in Nintendo's holiday sale.
The year’s best sports documentary is about Mike Tyson’s Punch-Out
A two-hour video about the history of Mike Tyson's Punch-Out and its speedrunning scene is the best sports documentary of the year.
Our favorite Switch games of 2023: Tears of the Kingdom, Mario, and much more
2023 may have been the best year for the Nintendo Switch yet. Here were our favorite Nintendo games from a star-studded year.
Nintendo Switch vs. PlayStation Portal: which portable device is best?
If you want to play from the comfort of your bed, or simply share the TV, a handheld device is the key. Should you get the PlayStation Portal or the Switch?
Nintendo’s Zelda movie needs to be nothing like The Super Mario Bros. Movie
The Super Mario Bros. Movie may have been a success, but the upcoming Zelda movie shouldn't copy its notes.
Which Nintendo Switch should you buy this Black Friday?
You can get some great deals on the Nintendo Switch this Black Friday, but which model should you buy?
Super Mario RPG Wedding Hall guide: Where to find Peach’s crown and other accessories
Peach is about to be married to Booster in Super Mario RPG, but not if Mario can help it. First, he needs to find her crown and accessories, which were lost.
Pokémon Scarlet and Violet: The Indigo Disk is a true master’s degree program
Pokémon Scarlet and Violet's Indigo Disk DLC still looks rough, but it may just contain the most challenging Pokémon battles to date.
How to find secret boss Culex in Super Mario RPG
Super Mario RPG's secret boss Culex returns in the remake. Here's how to unlock the pixelated beast.
With its final DLC, Mario Kart 8 cements its legacy as a multiplayer classic
With Mario Kart 8 Deluxe's final DLC out, it's no stretch to finally call it one of the best multiplayer games of all time.
The best Mario games of all time, ranked
We've decided to rank all Super Mario games from best to worst, focusing on platforming games that star the red-capped plumber himself. Here's the verdict.
All Melody Bay song solutions in Super Mario RPG
If you're not sure exactly which order to jump across the tadpoles in Super Mario RPG's Melody Bay, we've got all of the solutions for you in this guide.
Indie World Showcase November 2023: How to watch and what to expect
Tomorrow's Indie World Showcase will highlight many of the most intriguing indie games coming to Nintendo Switch soon.
Nintendo and Sony team up for Legend of Zelda movie
After the success of The Super Mario Bros. Movie, Nintendo is finally moving forward with a live-action Legend of Zelda movie from Sony Pictures.
Nintendo introduces a new Super Smash Bros. Switch OLED for Black Friday
Nintendo is going all out for Black Friday with a special edition Switch OLED, new Joy-con colors, and more.
Super Mario RPG is halfway between a remaster and remake
A new combat twist and delightful cinematics stole the show in our first three hours with Super Mario RPG.
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe’s final DLC brings the series most iconic track
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe's final Booster Course DLC is bringing several classic tracks back, including the best version of Rainbow Road.
Our 10 favorite Wonder Effects in Super Mario Bros. Wonder
From Piranha Plants on Parade to Evade the Seeker Bullet Bills, these are Digital Trends' favorite Wonder Effects in Super Mario Bros. Wonder.
It’s Super Mario Bros. Wonder’s subtle changes that make it special
From the removal of the timer to lots of novel level-specific interactions, Super Mario Bros. Wonder makes a lot of small, smart design choices.
Super Mario Bros. Wonder has some of Nintendo’s best online features
If you're playing Super Mario Bros. Wonder, don't sleep on its surprisingly great online multiplayer features.
Best Flower Coin farming levels in Super Mario Bros. Wonder
If you're planning to buy all of the standees from Poplin Shops in Super Mario Bros. Wonder, you're going to need to farm up a whole lot of flower coins.
How to get all Medals in Super Mario Bros. Wonder
If you want your Super Mario Bros. Wonder save file to sport all six of the coveted completion Medals, you'll want to check this guide for how to score them.
All Special World entrances in Super Mario Bros. Wonder
Finding all of the entrances to the Special World is Super Mario Bros. Wonder can be tricky, but we've got them all for you right here.
Wonder no more: the new voice of Mario has revealed himself
Curious about who's taking over the role of Mario? Wonder no more: the new Mario has revealed himself.
Lego’s Animal Crossing sets are every bit as adorable as the games
The Lego Animal Crossing collaboration begins next year with five distinct sets that can also interconnect.
Animal Crossing is the next Nintendo franchise to get the Lego treatment
Nintendo is teasing a Animal Crossing-themed collaboration with Lego.
Nintendo is shutting down online services for 3DS and Wii U next April
Nintendo will discontinue online services for most Nintendo 3DS and Wii U games and applications in 2024.
WarioWare: Move It! let me control Mario 3’s Tanooki suit with my butt
Our demo of WarioWare: Move It! had us wiggling our butts to control Super Mario Bros. 3's Tanooki suit.
The best games on Nintendo Switch Online
Nintendo Switch Online still has room for improvement, but you can't deny the quality of games available via the service. These are the best NSO games.
What games will Nintendo Switch 2 launch with? We have some ideas
According to reports, the Nintendo Switch 2 might be on the horizon. So we put together a dream list of launch day games.
F-Zero 99 isn’t the revival I dreamed of, but it’s a good start
F-Zero 99 isn't exactly the revival we dreamed of, but there are some good ideas in the Switch's new freebie.
Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door is getting a surprise Switch release
GameCube classic Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door is getting an enhanced Switch port next year.
Mario vs. Donkey Kong is getting a Nintendo Switch remake in February
Nintendo announced a Mario vs. Donkey Kong remake for the Nintendo Switch in today's Direct.
Nintendo Direct September 2023: how to watch and what to expect
This is everything you need to know before tuning into the September 2023 Nintendo Direct.