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Nintendo is one of the stalwarts of the gaming world, but the company’s influence spreads far behind that realm into pop culture. “Gamer” or not, it’s hard to find someone under 40 years old who didn’t have their formative years shaped by the company – and yet it’s as relevant as ever still today.

Best video game deals: PlayStation 5, Xbox S and X, Nintendo Switch

If you're looking for video game deals for the PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch, here are some of the best video games across various retailers.
The Great Deku Tree Lego set.

The best video game Lego sets

The best Wii U games of all time

Original Switch next to Switch OLED.

Best Nintendo Switch deals: consoles, games, and accessories

Wiim Ultra.

The current Wiim Ultra will never get Apple AirPlay

Cars fly off and away from a goal explosion in Rocket League.

The best free Nintendo Switch games

Denpa Men run around a town in The New Denpa Men.

This free Nintendo Switch game is messy, but endearingly weird

PlayStation Portal and the switch on a table.

PlayStation needs to embrace Nintendo as its next ally

A Game Boy sitting on a white background.

The best Game Boy games of all time

Samus in Metroid Prime.

The best GameCube games of all time

Cybertruck in Fortnite.

How to get a Cybertruck in Fortnite

Promo art for Super Mario Galaxy 2.

The best Wii games of all time

Box art for super mario bros shows fire Mario running.

Nintendo World Championships turned me into a Super Mario Bros. god

Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition held its first online tournament this past weekend and it turns out I'm better at Super Mario Bros. than I knew.
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This is my favorite puzzle game of the year, and you can play it via Netflix

This has already been a fantastic year for puzzle games, and Arranger: A Role-Puzzling Adventure is one of its best.
The Nintendo Switch Lite bundled with Animal Crossing: New Horizons against a white background.

Nintendo Switch Lite has a rare discount — if you like Animal Crossing

Have you been waiting for a great deal on the Nintendo Switch? You can own the Switch Lite and Animal Crossing for just $160!
Link with the Master Sword in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild.

The most iconic video game weapons of all time

A hero is nothing without a weapon, and sometimes it's those weapons that end up defining a series. You don't have to play any games to recognize these weapons.
Wiim Ultra.

Need AirPlay? Hold off on the Wiim Ultra for now

Apple's popular wireless streaming protocol is a no-show on Wiim's flagship music streamer, at least for now.
A robot waters a flower in koRobo.

A Nintendo cult classic is getting a surprising spiritual successor

Former Chibi-Robo developers have formed a new studio to create koROBO, a spiritual successor to its GameCube cult classic.
The Steam Deck and Steam Deck OLED sitting next to each other.

The best gaming handhelds

Gaming on the go has never been better. Here are the best gaming handhelds that we recommend trying out today.
Sprigatito smelling flowers.

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.
Purple and green Joy-Cons on the black charging stand. There's another charging stand next to it, but it's lying flat on the table with two white Joy-Cons.

After 7 years, the Nintendo Switch finally has an official Joy-Con charging stand

Nintendo is releasing a Switch Joy-Con charging stand in October, and if you're thinking it's a bit late for that, you wouldn't be alone.
Key art of The Smiling Man in Emio - The Smiling Man: Famicom Detective Club.

Nintendo’s mysterious ‘horror’ game is actually a surprise revival

Emio - The Smiling Man: Famicom Detective Club is the mysterious, creepy game Nintendo teased earlier this month.
A Super Mario Bros. Speedrunning challenge from Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition.

Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition review: welcome to speedrunning 101

Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition's lack of strong competitive modes makes for a fun but lacking introduction to video game speedrunning.
Link giving a thumbs-up with a smile.

Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is $10 off in Prime Day deals

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is 16% off as part of the massive Prime Day sale offered exclusively by Amazon.
Profile shot of Samus in the first Metroid Prime 4 Beyond trailer.

All Metroid games in order, by release date and chronologically

Metroid is the story of a space bounty hunter, but the narrative is deeper than you think. This is how you can play the game in release or chronological order.
HyperX Chargeplay Quad charger.

My favorite Switch accessory is on sale for Prime Day

Is there anything more disappointing when playing Nintendo Switch with friends only to discover your Joy-Cons aren't charged? This Prime Day deal will save you.
A family of four stand next to each other and make awkward faces.

5 great Netflix kids movies to watch in the summer

Watch these five kids' movies on Netflix this summer, including a popular video game adaptation and a fun body-swapping adventure.
A red Pikmin looks around in Pikmin 4.

You can snag a rare discount on one of Nintendo’s best strategy games this week

One of Nintendo's most niche series had its strongest release in 2023, and the game is finally getting a worthwhile sale. Don't miss out!
Link stuck on a big black and purple crack in a dungeon floor in The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom.

It looks like you’ll still be able to play as Link in Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom

Thanks to an ESRB rating, we now know that we'll likely be able to play as Link in The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom.
Key art for The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom.

The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom: release date, trailers, gameplay, and more

A new Zelda title is coming this year, but Link isn't the star. The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom lets Zelda take center stage. Here's all you need to know.
A player fishes in their local pond.

When is Stardew Valley 1.6 coming to consoles?

Stardew Valley's 1.6 update has already released for PC, but console players are wondering when they'll get a chance to check out of all of the new changes.
A shadow jumps at a Train station in Schim.

This shadow-jumping platformer can’t quite live up to its Nintendo-like gimmick

Schim sports an inventive gameplay gimmick, but doesn't do enough to make its shadow-jumping platforming stand out.
A Nintendo Switch OLED model in its dock next to a regular Switch dock.

This is the longest a Nintendo console has gone without a successor

It's officially been the longest amount of time a Nintendo home console has gone without a successor, surpassing the time between the NES and SNES.
Yasuke in Assassin's Creed Shadows fighting an enemy. He's dressed in his samurai armor.

These are the games we’re still looking forward to in 2024

It's already been a busy year for video games, but the back stretch of 2024 is even more crowded.

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