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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.
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.
Donkey Kong Bananza speedruns are going to go bananas and I can’t wait to see them
A few layers into Donkey Kong Bananza, I came across an objective that left me stumped. I was to reach a platform and slam a button — a common task in the game — but with the problem being its placement. This specific button was on a small, floating island high above any other natural […]
Donkey Kong Bananza drops frames, but that doesn’t mean the Switch 2 is weak
Yes, Donkey Kong Bananza drops frames when things get chaotic, but that doesn't mean the Switch 2 is already at its limit.
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.
How long is Donkey Kong Bananza?
The trip the the planet's core in Donkey Kong Bananza is a lot longer than you might think. Here's how long it takes to beat this Switch 2 platformer.
Nintendo confirms the actors saving Hyrule in the live-action Legend of Zelda film
Nintendo has announced who will play the role of Link and Zelda in the upcoming movie.
Donkey Kong Bananza review: breaking the 3D platformer mold
Donkey Kong Bananza differentiates itself from Mario by breaking the mold of the 3D platforming genre as a whole.
The Switch 2 is the perfect example of why console launches don’t feel special anymore
I love my Switch 2, but it didn't give me any of the same feelings of past console launches and I figured out why.
The best Mario Kart tracks, ranked
Across land, sea, and air, these are the best Mario Kart tracks across the entire franchise.
The best Zelda dungeons, ranked
We've conquered dozens of dungeons as Link over the years, but which ones stand above the rest?
After a month with the Switch 2, I can’t fully recommend Nintendo’s new console
I'm loving my Switch 2 so far, but it isn't as easy to recommend as the original just yet.
Donkey Kong Bananza is the second coming of Super Mario Odyssey
Our final Donkey Kong Bananza demo gave us a two hour tour of a chaotic platformer clearly built from Super Mario Odyssey's DNA.
Check out these Nintendo Switch Mario game deals — up to 30% off
Amazon just slashed the prices of Warioware: Get It Together!, Mario & Luigi: Brothership, and Mario Party Superstars for the Nintendo Switch by up to 30% off.
I wasn’t a fan of Mario Kart World’s free roam mode until I changed my perspective
I was initially disappointed with how empty Mario Kart World's open world was, but have come to appreciate it for what it is.
Donkey Kong Bananza gives Banjo Kazooie vibes in the best ways
Donkey Kong Bonanza is the first 3D Donkey Kong game in over two decades, and it draws heavily from another well-known duo.
Take your Switch 2 to the next level with the best accessories
The Switch 2 is a great console out of the box, but you can make it even better with a few key accessories. These are the ones to buy first.
If you need a new Nintendo Switch 2 game already, don’t miss Battle Train
If you're looking for a new Nintendo Switch 2 game with lots of replay potential, give Battle Train a try.
Don’t sleep on the Nintendo Switch 2’s most underrated launch game
The Nintendo Switch 2 has officially been out in the world for a full week. In that time, I’ve completed Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour, beaten every cup in Mario Kart World, and even dipped into some upgraded games like The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom. If you’re in the same boat, then the […]
My Best Buy Plus and Total members, don’t miss this Nintendo Switch 2 offer
My Best Buy Plus and My Best Buy Total members shouldn't miss this chance to collect gift certificates when buying games and accessories for the Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch.
Mario Kart World review: Nintendo’s big Switch 2 debut delivers where it counts
Mario Kart World delivers where it counts, making up for its sparse open-world with airtight racing.
Nintendo Switch 2 review: exactly the upgrade we needed, with a few catches
The Nintendo Switch 2 is an impressive handheld that's a big upgrade for Nintendo, even if battery life is a step down.
Why Splatoon Raiders already has my full attention
Splatoon Raiders was just revealed with a brief teaser, but it already looks like it could expand the universe in major ways.
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