The Switch 2’s GameShare multiplayer turns this horror game into an unexpected comedy
The Switch 2’s GameShare multiplayer turns this horror game into an unexpected comedy

GameShare, a multiplayer feature that’s exclusive to the Switch 2, is a neat concept that so far has mostly been used in pretty standard ways. It lets you use one copy of a game and beam it to multiple Switches, making it a great way to experience local co-op titles like Survival Kids or Split […]

Pokémon Pokopia is the game every Pokémon fan has been begging for, but you’re dead wrong if you think it’s just an Animal Crossing clone

Gen-Z slang, post-apocalyptic destruction, and multiplayer madness make Pokémon Pokopia the best demo I’ve played this year

My favorite Switch 2 controller is 30 percent off for today only
My favorite Switch 2 controller is 30 percent off for today only

The EasySMX S10 is a fantastic wireless controller for the Switch 2 that offers nearly as many features as Nintendo’s $90 gamepad. I ranked it as the best Switch 2 controller you can buy, thanks to its satisfying rumble sensation in games, support for motion controls as well as Nintendo’s amiibo NFC figures, plus the […]

Nintendo keeps filling in the gaps
Nintendo keeps filling in the gaps

When you buy a new Nintendo device, there are a few things you can expect: namely, some excellent Super Mario, Pokémon, and Legend of Zelda games, and maybe a great Animal Crossing, Mario Kart, or Smash Bros. The question mark has always been the other stuff. But with the Switch 2, it doesn’t seem like […]

Animal Crossing started life as a dungeon crawler
Animal Crossing started life as a dungeon crawler

Despite the convoluted journey between concept and finished product, despite all the many things that change between initial prototype and whatever ends up in players’ hands, something always remains of the initial feeling that inspired a video game. If you know what to listen for, it’s easy to hear the echo of that original idea. […]

The new Kirby Air Riders update is an absolute game-changer, and it took me right back to the Nintendo DS glory days

I love the new Kirby Air Riders update, especially with the inclusion of this excellent multiplayer feature.

I’m addicted to Nintendo Switch Online, but I wish I’d known about these hidden gems sooner

If you’ve got a Nintendo Switch Online subscription, these classic games are absolute must-play – but you may not be all too familiar with them.

Analogue’s 4K N64 is getting five new transparent color options
Analogue’s 4K N64 is getting five new transparent color options

Analogue has announced another collection of limited-edition colors for its modern remake of the Nintendo 64. Last December it introduced several transparent versions of the Analogue 3D inspired by Nintendo’s Funtastic N64 series, but this time the company says it drew inspiration from colored versions of the nearly 30-year-old console that Nintendo prototyped, but never […]

We asked you what you thought of the latest Nintendo Direct, and it turns out everyone hated it

We polled our readers on the latest Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase, and it turns out many were disappointed by it.

Super Mario Bros. Wonder + Meetup In Bellabel Park does the impossible by finally giving Nintendo Switch 2 mouse mode a reason to live

Super Mario Bros. Wonder + Meetup In Bellabel Park is just as chaotic and trippy as the base game, but major additions to the multiplayer mode make it a must-have party game.