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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.
The Mageseeker blends League of Legends lore with Hades’ action
The Mageseeker: A League of Legends Story impressed us at this year's PAX with its Hades-quality combat.
The best N64 games of all 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
The best Nintendo Switch games for 2023
The best Nintendo Switch games for 2023
Here are the best Nintendo Switch games, from Super Mario Odyssey and Link's Awakening to Breath of the Wild and Pokémon and everything in between.
You need to get this oddball Zelda game for free before the 3DS eShop closes
You only have a week left to get this oddball Zelda spinoff before it disappears forever when the 3DS eShop closes.
Fortnite Nitro Drifter: locations and how to destroy items
Fortnite Nitro Drifter: locations and how to destroy items
A quest included in Fortnite's Week 1 challenges requires you to score one of a Nitro Drifter race car and destroy some objects.
You can still get a Thunder Shotgun in Fortnite Chapter 4 Season 2. Here’s how
You can still get a Thunder Shotgun in Fortnite Chapter 4 Season 2. Here’s how
The Thunder Shotgun was technically vaulted in Fortnite Season 2, but Epic potentially overlooked this weapon drop.
How to connect your Nintendo Switch to a TV
How to connect your Nintendo Switch to a TV
The Nintendo Switch is amazing to play both on the go or from home, making it a versatile system. Here is how to hook up your Nintendo Switch to the TV safely.
Bayonetta Origins: Cereza and the Lost Demon review: charming spinoff has room to grow
Bayonetta Origins: Cereza and the Lost Demon may seem like an odd spinoff, but give it a chance and you'll find a surprisingly charming adventure.
The best Wii games of all time
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 you can buy, including Mario Kart Wii.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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’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.
