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Pikachu has Whimsicott flff on his face in Detective Pikachu Returns.

Detective Pikachu Returns review: childproofed mystery offers elementary fun

Detective Pikachu Returns is a cute mystery that loses some of its predecessor's tactile, puzzling charm.
Wario and his friends appear in WarioWare: Move It! key art.

WarioWare: Move It! let me control Mario 3’s Tanooki suit with my butt

Our demo of WarioWare: Move It! had us wiggling our butts to control Super Mario Bros. 3's Tanooki suit.
Three legendary Pokemon stand tall in Pokemon: The Teal Mask.

Pokémon Scarlet and Violet: The Teal Mask review: back to square zero

Pokémon Scarlet and Violet's first DLC, The Teal Mask, doesn't do much to fix the base games' most pressing issues.
Ness from Earthbound.

The best games on Nintendo Switch Online

Nintendo Switch Online still has room for improvement, but you can't deny the quality of games available via the service. These are the best NSO games.
Mario and friends zip through a race course in Mario Kart 8.

What games will Nintendo Switch 2 launch with? We have some ideas

According to reports, the Nintendo Switch 2 might be on the horizon. So we put together a dream list of launch day games.
Cars race together in F-Zero 99.

F-Zero 99 isn’t the revival I dreamed of, but it’s a good start

F-Zero 99 isn't exactly the revival we dreamed of, but there are some good ideas in the Switch's new freebie.
Paper Mario and Goombella facing down Goombas in Paper Mario The Thousand-Year Door Switch remake.

Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door is getting a surprise Switch release

GameCube classic Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door is getting an enhanced Switch port next year.
Three cars racing in Horizon Chase 2.

Horizon Chase 2 expertly channels the fun of classic arcade racers

Apple Arcade racer Horizon Chase 2 is now on PC and Nintendo Switch, and Digital Trends had a lot of fun playing it ahead of its surprise launch.
Peach and Stella in a garden.

Princess Peach Showtime shines a spotlight on Mario’s leading lady

Peach is ready to take on her own adventure to save the Sparkle Theater in Princess Peach Showtime!
Mario jumping towards Donkey Kong in Mario vs Donkey Kong for the Switch.

Mario vs. Donkey Kong is getting a Nintendo Switch remake in February

Nintendo announced a Mario vs. Donkey Kong remake for the Nintendo Switch in today's Direct.
Princess Peach with a parasol in Super Mario RPG.

Everything announced at the September 2023 Nintendo Direct

This is a live recap of everything announced during the September 2023 Nintendo Direct.
Mario. Peach, Mallow, Bowser, and Geno find one of the Seven Stars in Super Mario RPG.

Nintendo Direct September 2023: how to watch and what to expect

This is everything you need to know before tuning into the September 2023 Nintendo Direct.

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.
Mario high-fives Nintendo Live guests.

Nintendo’s next console may feature DLSS and ray-tracing support

New reports claim that the Nintendo Switch's follow-up was shown to developers behind closed doors last month.
Link and other characters from Tears of the Kingdom.

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom DLC is not happening, says Nintendo

The producer behind The Legend of Zelda series confirmed that there are currently no plans for any Tears of the Kingdom DLC.
Farming in Fae Farm

Fae Farm is an approachable Stardew Valley riff lacking in personality

Fae Farm is a fun, approachable farming game, but one that lacks an important element that makes Stardew Valley such a genre classic.
Bowser terrorizes Mario and company in Super Mario Wonder.

Super Mario Wonder is more of a transformation than you’re expecting

Based on a transformative hands-on demo, Super Mario Wonder has a lot of surprises in store for longtime Nintendo fans.
An image of the Nintendo Switch - OLED Model Mario Red Edition.

Super Mario Bros. Wonder is getting a very red Nintendo Switch OLED

The Nintendo Switch - OLED Model Mario Red Edition launches a couple of weeks before Super Mario Bros. Wonder.
A cave entrance in Sea of Stars

How to get the Abacus and see enemy health bars in Sea of Stars

You can't see the health bars of your foes automatically in Sea of Stars, but you can snag an accessory that will make it possible. Here's where to find it.
Zale and Valere from Sea of Stars

How to change the difficulty in Sea of Stars

Sea of Stars doesn't use a traditional difficulty system, so you'll need to interact with its in-game Relics to design an experience that works best for you.
Mario as an elephant in Super Mario Bros. Wonder.

Super Mario Bros. Wonder Direct: how to watch and what to expect

If you want to tune into the Super Mario Bros. Wonder Direct, this is everything you need to know about it.
Key art for the VR version of Samba de Amigo

Samba de Amigo: Party Central review: motion-controlled nostalgia, with a catch

Samba de Amigo: Party Central is dragged down by unreliable motion controls, but that doesn't shut down a fun rhythm party full of eclectic tunes.
Charles Martinet stands with someone in a Mario costume.

Charles Martinet’s 6 most iconic video game performances

Charles Martinet is no longer voicing Mario, so we're looking back at some of his best video game performances.
Mario with a shocked expression.

Longtime Mario voice actor Charles Martinet is stepping away from the role

Nintendo announced that Charles Martinet is stepping away from voicing Mario and other characters in Nintendo games.
Pikachu with detective cap smiling and drinking coffee cup

Detective Pikachu Returns: release date, trailers, gameplay, and more

Detective Pikachu is back in action and solving a brand new mystery in Ryme City. Will they be able to stop whatever Mewtwo is plotting this time around?
Screenshot showing a Cursed Llama exiting a rift

Fortnite: How to find Cursed Llamas and use the Techniques they drop

Finding the Cursed Llamas is only half the fun – it's really the Techniques they drop that are the real prize. Here's everything you need to know about these new powers.
Ash holds a Pokeball while a lot of iconic Pokemon stand behind him.

Pokémon Stadium 2 and Trading Card Game are now on Switch with online play

The Game Boy's Pokémon Trading Card Game and Nintendo 64's Pokémon Stadium 2 are now available via Switch Online with some exciting features.
red dead redemption switch ps4 release date key art

Red Dead Redemption is coming to Nintendo Switch and PS4 this month

Red Dead Redemption and its Undead Nightmare expansion are coming to Nintendo Switch and PS4 very soon.
Character landing in Fortnite.

Fortnite: Where to find Combat Caches and how they work

Finding Combat Caches can be useful for obtaining new weapons and healing items, so we'll tell you where to find and capture them before your opponents do.
Rayman, Rabbid Mario, and Rabbid Peach in Mario + Rabbid Sparks of Hope: Rayman in the Phantom Show

Rayman returns in Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope DLC later this month

Rayman will once again have a starring role on August 30, this time in Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope: Rayman in the Phantom Show.
Fortnite Grapple Glove

Fortnite Grapple Gloves: where to find them and how they work

This fan-favorite mobility item has made a return to ensure that players can once again move rapidly across the battle royale map. Here's what you need to know.
Two players play Nintendo Switch.

This hidden Switch feature will change the way you play Nintendo games

If you've ever found yourself frustrated with your Joy-con, this lesser-known Nintendo Switch feature will change the game.
Koa runs on an island in Koa and the Five Pirates of Mara.

This breezy 3D platformer wears its simplicity as a badge of honor

Koa and the Five Pirates of Mara may not reinvent the 3D platformer, but its simple and sweet design is its greatest strength.
The player stands with Oatchi and some Red Pikmin in Pikmin 4.

The best places to find Purple, Ice, Pink and Rock Pikmin in Pikmin 4

Each type of Pikmin has a different skillset. You need them all to make it through Pikmin 4, so here's where to find the purple, ice, pink, and rock pikmin.