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A pokemon terrestalizes in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet.

Pokémon Violet and Scarlet are an even bigger leap forward than they seem

We played over an hour of Pokémon Scarlet, getting a good feel for just how open its open world really is.
Squid kids wearing green, red, and blue outfits.

Splatoon 3 crosses over with Pokémon Scarlet and Violet for next Splatfest

Splatoon 3 is collaborating with Pokémon for a special Splatfest to commemorate the upcoming release of Pokémon Scarlet and Violet.
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Bowser attacks in The Super Mario Bros. Movie’s first trailer

The first trailer for The Super Mario Bros. Movie is finally here!
Wiglett rises above the sand in the latest Pokemon Scarlet and Violet trailer.

Pokémon Violet and Scarlet’s newest monster is a floppy Diglett

The Pokémon Company revealed the floppy version of Diglett called Wiglett, the newest species for Pokémon Scarlet and Violet.
Photo of Mario surrounded by coins in Super Mario Bros 5

You can play a fan-made Super Mario Bros. 5 in Mario Maker 2 right now

Since Nintendo never made Super Mario Bros. 5, one fan took things into his own hands within Super Mario Maker 2.
Squid kids from Splatoon 3.

Splatoon 3’s multilayered grind has me completely hooked

I've already sunk over 70 hours into Splatoon 3 thanks to its multi-layered approach to progression.
Person holding Nintendo Switch, looking at the home screen.

Nintendo account sign-ins via Facebook, Twitter will be discontinued

Nintendo announced that fans won't be able to sign in to their Nintendo Account through Facebook and Twitter effective October 25.
Alear and Marth open a door in Fire Emblem Engage.

Nintendo’s mobile games are more influential than you might think

The long-term impact of Nintendo's mobile push was very clear during the company's September Direct showcase.
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Want to predict the next big Nintendo Switch game? Just rewind 5 years

It's easy to predict what the next big Nintendo Switch sequels will be. All you have to do is rewind time.
Pikmin and Bulborb in Pikmin 4.

Pikmin 4 is coming in 2023 and it’ll let you play from a Pikmin’s perspective

Nintendo announced Pikmin 4, an all-new entry in the series, which will launch in 2023.
Link on island in the sky in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom.

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom (AKA Breath of the Wild 2) has a release date

Nintendo revealed the official name and release date for the sequel to Breath of the Wild. Meet The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom.
Ino in Xenoblade Chronicles 3.

Xenoblade Chronicles 3 is adding a very mechanical DLC hero

Xenoblade Chronicles 3's expansion pass brings a new hero and mode to the already great JRPG.
Octopath Traveler 2

Octopath Traveler 2 brings another retro-style RPG to Switch in February

A sequel to the 2018 RPG Octopath Traveler has been announced for Nintendo Switch and is coming in 2023.
Marth glowing blue.

Fire Emblem Engage is coming in January and bringing back Marth

Fire Emblem Engage headlined today's Nintendo Direct stream, and Marth is coming back as a summon.
Bayonetta jumping in the air while fighting demons in Bayonetta 3.

Nintendo Direct September 2022: How to watch and what to expect

A 40-minute Nintendo Direct will air on September 13 and it will feature information on games releasing this winter.
The new Nintendo Switch OLED Splatoon 3 model.

Splatoon 3 players: You need to download the Nintendo Switch Online app

If you're playing Splatoon 3, you're going to actually want the Nintendo Switch Online app.
Lucky Luna's key artwork featuring Luna standing among a ruinous land and in front of a castle.

New Netflix game Lucky Luna is Pac-Man meets Wario Land

Netflix's Lucky Luna is a modern game that somehow transported me back to an older era of gaming.
A man speakers, gesturing with his hand, in front of a large mural of Mario.

‘President of Video Games’ Reggie Fils-Aimé delivers his State of the Industry address

We appointed Nintendo legend Reggie Fils-Aimé the President of Video Games at PAX West. He gave us his State of the Industry address.
Two squid kids and a squid fighting.

Splatoon’s story explained: All the lore you need to know before Splatoon 3

The full story of the series may change how you view the ongoing battle between the squid-kids and the Octolings. Here's the entire story of Splatoon so far.
The teenage mutant ninja turtles in knockout city holding dodgeballs.

Knockout City Season 7: Mutant Mutiny stars Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

Knockout City's seventh season, aptly titled Mutant Mutiny, introduces the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.
An inkling stands on a tower in Salmon Run in Splatoon 3.

Splatoon 2 players wanted chaos. Splatoon 3 delivers it

We went hands-on with Splatoon 3's new modes and weapons, which deliver on final Splatoon 2 Splatfest's promise of 'chaos.'
Squid kids from Splatoon 3.

How to watch the August 2022 Nintendo Treehouse: Live presentation

Nintendo will host a Treehouse: Live presentation, focusing on Splatoon 3 and Harvestella. Here's what you need to know about the event.
Mario, Rabbid Peach, and more characters pose in Mario + Rabbids: Sparks of Hope key art.

Mario + Rabbids: Sparks of Hope has a substantial season pass

Mario + Rabbids: Sparks of Hope will have a Season Pass that's packaged with the Gold Edition of the game.
Kirby rolls through an icea cream course in Kirby's Dream Buffet.

Kirby’s Dream Buffet is a birthday treat, but online play spoils the party

Kirby's Dream Buffet is a cute multiplayer game that celebrates the pink puffball's past, but its let down by unreliable online play.
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Kirby’s Dream Buffet includes some surprises if you have Forgotten Land save data

Kirby's Dream Buffet will award players three bonus songs from Kirby and the Forgotten Land, if they have the save data for it.
A Switch in an Orion monitor displays Xenoblade Chronicles 3.

This jumbo Nintendo Switch screen is completely impractical and I low-key love it

The Orion by Up-Switch triples your Nintendo Switch's screen size. It's expensive, impractical, and kind of awesome.
Kirby weighing in with other colored Kirbys.

Kirby’s Dream Buffet launches next week, but it’s not free-to-play

Kirby's Dream Buffet is coming next week and it'll feature three modes, though it's not a free-to-play title as some suspected.
An inkling with a bow.

Splatoon 3 will recieve at least 2 years of support, expansion teased

Splatoon 3 is to receive two years of support with a possibly teased DLC expansion.
Little Mac fighting Mad Clown in Super Punch-Out!!

A secret Super Punch-Out!! multiplayer mode has been discovered

A videogame secrets researcher found a hidden multiplayer mode in Super Punch-Out!! for SNES.
Link in world 1-1.

The best fan-made Mario games

For all the great Mario games out there, fans will always want more. Here are some of the best Mario fan games made you can download and play on your PC today.
Nintendo's three Cold Stone ice cream flavors.

Cold Stone’s Nintendo-themed ice cream sundaes are a sweet way to beat the heatwave

I tried all three of Cold Stone's Nintendo-themed ice cream flavors. You know, for journalistic purposes.
A character causes a firestorm in Live a Live.

Live A Live solves my biggest pet peeves with the RPG genre

Live A Live's manageable runtime and focused storytelling makes it a breath of fresh air compared to modern RPGs.
A Nintendo Switch connected to the internet.

How to cancel Nintendo Switch Online

No longer need to be a Nintendo Switch Online member? Here's how to cancel your NSO subscription in minutes using either the console or through its website.
Switch Sports player spiking a volleyball.

Nintendo Switch Sports’ first free update adds more leg strap support

The free update for Nintendo Switch Sports will roll out on July 26 at 6:00 p.m. PT and introduces many new features, including a new online Pro League rank.