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An alien world found in No Man's Sky

No Man’s Sky reaches the final frontier: Nintendo Switch

No Man’s Sky reaches the final frontier: Nintendo Switch

No Man's Sky was announced as a Nintendo Switch release during the Nintendo Direct livestream.
Kirby becomes a car in Kirby and the Forgotten land.

Kirby And The Forgotten Land turns Kirby into a car

Kirby And The Forgotten Land turns Kirby into a car

Players can eat all kinds of machinery and absorb their power in Kirby and the Forgotten Land.
Inkimlings stand together in Splatoon 3 Salmon Run.

Splatoon 3 brings back Salmon Run this summer

Splatoon 3 brings back Salmon Run this summer

Splatoon 3 is seeing the return of Salmon Run mode featuring a new kaiju-sized salmon boss.
Mario kicks a ball into the goal with a backflip.

Mario Strikers: Battle League brings soccer to the Switch

Mario Strikers: Battle League brings soccer to the Switch

The long-awaited follow-up to the GameCube classic Super Mario Strikers lets eight players battle it out in high-powered soccer matches.
Lucario looking sinister.

Effort Levels and grit guide for Pokémon Legends: Arceus

Effort Levels and grit guide for Pokémon Legends: Arceus

If you're beefing up your team to take on Pokémon Legends: Arceus' most difficult challenges, this guide will cover everything about Effort Levels and grit.
Callie cheers and the player and Marie look off into the distance.

Everything announced at the February 2022 Nintendo Direct

Everything announced at the February 2022 Nintendo Direct

Did you miss the February 9 Nintendo Direct? Here's every single piece of news from the show.
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EarthBound fans think its creator is teasing Nintendo Direct news

EarthBound fans think its creator is teasing Nintendo Direct news

EarthBound/Mother's creator Itoi Shigesato may be teasing a reveal for today's Nintendo Direct.
A yellow dog swinging with a grappling hook in Grapple Dog.

Grapple Dog feels like a long-lost childhood favorite

Grapple Dog feels like a long-lost childhood favorite

Grapple Dog is a warm platformer that reminds me of the Sega Genesis games I grew up loving.
Kirby fishes with a waddle dee in Kirby and the Forgotten Lands.

Nintendo Direct February 2022: How to watch, what to expect

Nintendo Direct February 2022: How to watch, what to expect

The first Nintendo Direct of 2022 will be 40 minutes long and tackle Switch titles releasing in the first half of this year.
Two people playing a game on an OLED Switch.

NFTs should be the least of Nintendo’s priorities right now

NFTs should be the least of Nintendo’s priorities right now

Trying to jump into the future by selling NFTs is a bad move for the Big N. Here are three much more impactful ways that the company could modernize instead.
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Our 5 biggest predictions for the February Nintendo Direct

Our 5 biggest predictions for the February Nintendo Direct

From Hollow Knight: Silksong to Xenoblade Chronicles 3, here's what we want to see from the February 2022 Nintendo Direct.
The player character gets nervous while skating down a hill in OlliOlli World's cinematic trailer.

OlliOlli World: 4 tips and tricks for beginners

OlliOlli World: 4 tips and tricks for beginners

Keep these four tips in mind, and you'll get off to an exciting start in OlliOlli World.
The OlliOlli World player character grins will grinding down a rail in the OlliOlli World cinematic trailer.

OlliOlli World devs share their perfect skate park recipe

OlliOlli World devs share their perfect skate park recipe

OlliOlli World Senior Designer Sam Robinson reveals why the game's fantastic levels work.
Alice standing in streets of Rigbarth

Rune Factory 5 is an imperfect, but charming farming RPG

Rune Factory 5 is an imperfect, but charming farming RPG

I played two hours of Rune Factory 5 and it's already looking good for the Harvest Moon spinoff, even if its a little awkward.
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What are Noble Pokémon in Pokémon Legends: Arceus?

What are Noble Pokémon in Pokémon Legends: Arceus?

Want to learn what makes these Nobel Pokémon so special? Here's everything you need to know about these massive beasts before heading out on your expedition.
A trainer sneaking through tall grass.

What are Mass Outbreaks in Pokémon Legends: Arceus?

What are Mass Outbreaks in Pokémon Legends: Arceus?

Since the game won't tell you what a Mass Outbreak is, we've put together this guide on everything you need to know about them in Pokémon Legends: Arceus.
Nintendo Switch in tabletop mode.

Nintendo Switch passes Wii and PS1 in lifetime sales

Nintendo Switch passes Wii and PS1 in lifetime sales

Nintendo Switch sales keep going up as the console is buoyed by well-performing games like Metroid Dread.
The player character standing in a field with her Pokemon.

You can now use Pokémon music in your YouTube videos

You can now use Pokémon music in your YouTube videos

The service, which allows anyone to use Diamond and Pearl's music for non-commercial purposes, comes after a very public barrage of copyright claims.
A myriad of Pokemon enjoying the beach together

Pokémon Legends: Arceus is the future of the series

Pokémon Legends: Arceus is the future of the series

Yes, Pokémon Legends: Arceus should be considered the next mainline entry in the series and a tease of what's next.
Lucario looking sinister.

How to evolve Pokémon in Pokémon Legends: Arceus

How to evolve Pokémon in Pokémon Legends: Arceus

Notice your creatures aren't growing? Fear not, trainer, because we're here to teach you everything about how to evolve Pokémon in Pokémon Legends: Arceus.
A trainer picking up a satchel.

Pokémon Legends: Arceus: How to get Merit Points

Pokémon Legends: Arceus: How to get Merit Points

If you've never interfaced with this new form of money, we'll tell you how to get Merit Points and what you can spend them on in Pokémon Legends: Arceus.
Pokemon Legends: Arceus male trainer plays Pokeflute

The best video games of January 2022

The best video games of January 2022

From Pokémon Legends: Arceus to Nobody Saves the World, here are the best games of January 2022.
Pokémon Legends: Arceus promo imaage featuring two trainers and their parties looking out towards a mountain.

How Pokédex research tasks work in Pokémon Legends: Arceus

How Pokédex research tasks work in Pokémon Legends: Arceus

Here's a full breakdown of how research tasks work and how to complete them in Pokémon Legends: Arceus so you can help create the region's very first Pokédex.
Mario, Link, Isabelle, and a Squid Kid race down the track in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe for the Nintendo Switch.

Mario Kart 9 shouldn’t turn the series into ‘Nintendo Kart’

Mario Kart 9 shouldn’t turn the series into ‘Nintendo Kart’

Mario Kart 9 should focus on making another fantastic racer that's fun to play instead of trying to shove crossovers in.
Pokémon Legends: Arceus promo imaage featuring two trainers and their parties looking out towards a mountain.

Pokémon Legends: Arceus takes right lessons from Pokémon Go

Pokémon Legends: Arceus takes right lessons from Pokémon Go

Pokémon Legends: Arceus finally takes what makes Pokémon Go tick and puts it into a console game.
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The best single-player Nintendo Switch games

The best single-player Nintendo Switch games

Looking for some games to play by yourself (or offline) on Nintendo Switch? Here's our definitive list of the very best single-player Nintendo Switch games.
Hisuian Braviary in Pokémon Legends: Arceus.

Pokémon Legends: Arceus makes trading unnecessary

Pokémon Legends: Arceus makes trading unnecessary

Pokémon Legends: Arceus lets players collect every monster in the game without having to trade to evolve certain ones.
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The best Nintendo Switch games for adults

The best Nintendo Switch games for adults

The Nintendo Switch may seem like a kiddy console, but you couldn't be more wrong. There are quite a few Switch games that are perfect for any adult to play.
A Pokemon trainer rides a deer in Pokemon Legends: Arceus.

Pokémon Legends: Arceus review: Bidoof of the Wild

Pokémon Legends: Arceus review: Bidoof of the Wild

Pokémon Legends: Arceus is the reinvention the series desperately needed, even if it doesn't feel like the final draft.
The full cast of characters in Mario Party Superstars stand together.

The best Mario Party games, ranked from best to worst

The best Mario Party games, ranked from best to worst

Some are held in high regard, but more than a few are seen as atrocious. Here's our breakdown ranking of every single Mario Party game, from best to worst.
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Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask hits Switch Online next month

Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask hits Switch Online next month

Nintendo Switch Online's Expansion Pass tier is adding Majora's Mask next month.
Kleavor in Pokemon Legends: Arceus.

What Pokémon are in Pokémon Legends: Arceus?

What Pokémon are in Pokémon Legends: Arceus?

Pokémon Legends: Arceus is taking the series in new directions, including a mixed bag of Pokémon. Will your favorite Pokémon be available this time around?
Bowser and Link face off in a Mario Kart battle.

With Mario Kart 9 rumors swirling, we need these 4 features

With Mario Kart 9 rumors swirling, we need these 4 features

With the rumor mill going wild over Mario Kart 9, we listed our top four karting must-haves.
Pokémon Legends: Arceus promo imaage featuring two trainers and their parties looking out towards a mountain.

Everything we know about Pokémon Legends: Arceus

Everything we know about Pokémon Legends: Arceus

Pokémon Legends: Arceus takes trainers back to Sinnoh to help create the region’s first Pokédex. A new, open-world Pokémon adventure is on its way in 2022.