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Every summer 2024 gaming showcase: full schedule and stream recaps

Trying to catch up on summer showcases you missed in June? Here's what aired and what was shown at each, as well as what's still to come this August.
Link stands in front of the Deku Tree in The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time.

The best N64 games of all time

The Nintendo 64 introduced a long list of top-tier games, but which were the best? Our definitive list breaks down the best N64 games of all time based on genre
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The best SNES games of all time

Check out our picks for the best SNES games of all time, including classics like The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past and cult hits like Final Fantasy VI.
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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.
The cover of Tokyo Xanadu eX+

This underrated Switch RPG will hold you over until Persona 6

If you're still impatiently waiting for Persona 6 news, try Tokyo Xanadu eX+, which just came to Nintendo Switch this week.
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The best Nintendo DS games of all time

The Nintendo DS is still wildly popularly with retro and modern gamers alike, thanks to a catalog that features hundreds upon hundreds of high-quality titles.
The Great Deku Tree Lego set.

The best video game Lego sets

While there's always fun to be had using your imagination to make your basic Lego set into a video game, you can now buy some amazing video game Lego sets.

The best Wii U games of all time

The Wii U always struggled to find an audience, but despite that, it has an excellent lineup of games. Here are our picks for the best Wii U games of all time.
Wiim Ultra.

The current Wiim Ultra will never get Apple AirPlay

Wiim's new flagship streaming music player wasn't AirPlay certified at launch, and now we know it never will be.
Fortnite characters run together in Lego Fortnite.

The best free Nintendo Switch games

We've rounded up the top free-to-play games on Nintendo Switch, from Switch Online exclusives like Tetris 99 and Pac-Man 99 to third-party hits like Fortnite.
Denpa Men run around a town in The New Denpa Men.

This free Nintendo Switch game is messy, but endearingly weird

The New Denpa Men brings a cult series to Switch with endearingly weird results, but the new free-to-play game has some messy caveats.
PlayStation Portal and the switch on a table.

PlayStation needs to embrace Nintendo as its next ally

PlayStation is dipping its toes into releasing its games on Switch, which could be an even bigger move than its PC play.
A Game Boy sitting on a white background.

The best Game Boy games of all time

Upon the release of the Game Boy in 1989 we learned that games on the go could be great. Here are the 30 best games for the handheld that started it all.
Samus in Metroid Prime.

The best GameCube games of all time

It's hard to believe Nintendo's box with a handle is nearing its 25th anniversary. As it nears retro status, here are the best Nintendo GameCube games ever made.
Cybertruck in Fortnite.

How to get a Cybertruck in Fortnite

If you want to get your hands on a Cybertruck in Fortnite, you'll need to hop on the game and complete a series of specific quests to work your way to it.
Promo art for Super Mario Galaxy 2.

The best Wii games of all time

Nintendo shook up the gaming world with the Wii and its unique control scheme. Here are our picks for the best Wii games.
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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.
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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.
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.