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The latest news, reviews, and game guides for the Nintendo Switch, all in one place. Digital Trends offers in-depth coverage of everything Nintendo, with a focus on the company’s flagship console — the Switch. Whether you’re looking for the latest Legend of Zelda game or Joy-Con tips, we’ve got you covered.

Link waving in Wind Waker HD.

Before the Wii U eShop closes, pick up the best Zelda remaster ever

In honor of The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker's 20th anniversary, we're looking back at its excellent Wii U remaster.
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This trick saves you $45 on a Nintendo Switch OLED

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The best indie games on Nintendo Switch

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The best N64 games of all time

Samus stares down Thardus in Metroid Prime Remastered.

The best Nintendo Switch games for 2023

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You need to get this oddball Zelda game for free before the 3DS eShop closes

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Fortnite Nitro Drifter: locations and how to destroy items

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You can still get a Thunder Shotgun in Fortnite Chapter 4 Season 2. Here’s how

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The best free Nintendo Switch games

How to connect your Nintendo Switch to a TV

Cheshire stares down Cereza in Bayonetta Origins: Cereza and the Lost Demon.

Bayonetta Origins: Cereza and the Lost Demon review: charming spinoff has room to grow

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The best Wii games of all time

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The best Pokémon games, ranked from best to worst

The best Pokémon games, ranked from best to worst

Looking to jump into the world of Pokémon but don't know where to start? Here's our ranked list of every Pokémon game (plus spin-offs and remakes) to consider.
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Pikmin 4: release date, trailers, news, gameplay, and more

Pikmin 4: release date, trailers, news, gameplay, and more

Pikmin 4 is coming to Switch, and we won't have to wait too long to play it. Here's what you need to know about the upcoming sequel.
Mario rides the Rainbow Road in The Super Mario Bros. Movie.

Final Super Mario Bros. Movie trailer rides the Rainbow Road

Final Super Mario Bros. Movie trailer rides the Rainbow Road

The Super Mario Bros. Movie's final trailer features a lot of callbacks to the video game franchise that started it all, including Mario Kart!
Closeup of Samus from Metroid Dread.

The best Metroid games, ranked

The best Metroid games, ranked

Following the release of Metroid Dread, we've decided to rank all the main games in the series, from the original to Prime and Metroid: Samus Returns.
Birdo sails through the sky in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe's Yoshi's Island course.

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe has a new Yoshi’s Island track — and it’s perfect

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe has a new Yoshi’s Island track — and it’s perfect

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe pays tribute to Yoshi's Island with its latest and greatest original track.
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The 2D Metroid saga quietly tells the best story in video game history

Now that every mainline 2D Metroid game is on available Nintendo Switch, you can experience one of the greatest video game stories of all time.
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All cross-platform games (PS5, Xbox Series X, PS4, Xbox One, Switch, PC)

All cross-platform games (PS5, Xbox Series X, PS4, Xbox One, Switch, PC)

A lot of games support cross-platform play now, but it's hard finding all of them in one spot. We did the digging to make a list of all cross-platform games.
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Grab these Nintendo 3DS games before the eShop closes

From WarioWare Gold to Ever Oasis, don't miss out on these 3DS games before the eShop shuts down in 2023.
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The best upcoming Nintendo Switch games: 2023 and beyond

The best upcoming Nintendo Switch games: 2023 and beyond

The Nintendo Switch is home to a superb library of games, and more are on the way. In this list, we go through the most anticipated Nintendo Switch games.
Cheshire and Cereza look out at a forest landscape in Bayonetta Origins: Cereza and the Lost Demon.

Bayonetta Origins: Cereza and the Lost Demon might be the new Okami

Based on its first five chapters, Bayonetta Origins: Cereza and the Lost Demon seems like a game that's bound to surprise skeptical fans.
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Pokémon Scarlet and Violet’s DLC lets players venture outside of Paldea

Pokémon Scarlet and Violet’s DLC lets players venture outside of Paldea

Pokémon Scarlet and Violet: The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero comes in two parts, both of which take place outside of Paldea.
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The best NES games of all time

The best NES games of all time

The NES Classic and Nintendo Switch Online have given new life to some of our favorite 8-bit classics. Check out our picks for the best NES games of all time.
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This is the best Hogwarts Legacy pre-order deal for Nintendo Switch

This is the best Hogwarts Legacy pre-order deal for Nintendo Switch

Hogwarts Legacy won't arrive on the Nintendo Switch until July 25, but if you pre-order the open-world RPG from Best Buy now, you'll receive a $10 gift card.
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Nintendo confirms that it won’t be part of E3 2023

Nintendo confirms that it won’t be part of E3 2023

Nintendo won't be attending E3 2023, saying the show doesn't fit the company's current plans.
Kirby slashes a Waddle Dee with a massive sword in Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe.

Kirby’s Return to Dream Land Deluxe review: a perfectly timed double-dip

Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe accomplishes everything a good rerelease should by creating additional content that enhances the original adventure.
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Sea of Stars’ unique RPG combat has already won me over

Sea of Stars lured me in with its charming art style and turn-based gameplay, but it’s still too early to tell if it's worth playing from start to end.
Samus holding cube in Metroid Dread.

Metroid Prime 4: Release date prediction, trailers, gameplay, and more

Metroid Prime 4: Release date prediction, trailers, gameplay, and more

Remember Metroid Prime 4? It's apparently still in development, though little else is known about the project. Here's everything we know about Metroid Prime 4.
Mario and his friends.

The best multiplayer games on Nintendo Switch

The best multiplayer games on Nintendo Switch

No matter the type of multiplayer experience you are looking for, this hybrid console has it all. Here are the best multiplayer games on the Nintendo Switch.
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The best video game consoles for 2023

The best video game consoles for 2023

Choosing the right gaming console can be difficult. We compare the Xbox Series X, PS5, Nintendo Switch, and more in terms of games, power, and versatility.
Link on island in the sky in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom.

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom: release date, trailers, rating, and more

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom: release date, trailers, rating, and more

From playable characters and returning enemies to the release date and storyline, here is everything we know — and don't know — about Tears of the Kingdom.
A wolf and a fawn stare at each other in Blanc.

The perfect date night game just launched in time for Valentine’s Day

If you're looking for a good co-op game for your Valentine's Day date night, Blanc has you covered.
Samus stares down Thardus in Metroid Prime Remastered.

Metroid Prime Remastered gives the best video game soundtrack its due

Twenty years later, Metroid Prime's soundtrack still stands tall as one of the finest video game scores ever composed.

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