You’ll Want To Learn These New Mario Kart World Tricks If You Hope To Win
Prepare to Rewind
- by Jim Norman
After ten years of mastering Mario Kart 8‘s racing techniques, we’ve all grown accustomed to the strategies needed to secure a victory. However, it seems that Mario Kart World is…
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Nintendo Direct: Mario Kart World: Every Announcement
The inaugural Nintendo Direct focused solely on a single Switch 2 title has now concluded, offering us a 15-minute in-depth exploration (admit it, that’s a classic!) of all that awaits in Mario Kart World when it debuts alongside the console on June 5th. If…
Gallery: Fresh Mario Kart World Screenshots Give Us Our Closest Look Yet At The New Racers
We sense a new installment approaching…
- by Jim Norman
The Mario Kart World Direct has come and gone, and we discovered… not an overwhelming amount of information, to be honest. However, we did receive a brand new set of images from…
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N64 Platformer ‘Glover’ Is Getting Its First Patch On Switch Next Week
Removing the restraints
- by Liam Doolan
Nintendo Download: 18th April (North America)
The newest Nintendo Download update for North America has been released — a day later than usual due to a certain karting plumber, but here we are! We have compiled a list of fresh titles available in the eShop for your area. As always, don’t forget to cast…
Random: PaRappa The Rapper Creator Has Some Expectedly Trippy Hopes For Switch 2
If you had a PlayStation during the mid-’90s to early 2000s, you’re probably familiar with PaRappa the Rapper. This quirky rhythm adventure by musician Masaya Matsuura lets you embody a hip-hop canine striving to win over his beloved, a human-like flower (yes, you read that…
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Rune Factory: Guardians Of Azuma Switch 2 Cart Will Apparently Also Work On Switch 1
Alright… what’s going on?
- by Jim Norman
Just when we believed we were gaining clarity on which titles would be included on Switch 2 cartridges, the publisher Marvelous drops yet another unexpected update (shout out…
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Nintendo Kicks Off Mario Kart World Marketing In Japan With A Trio Of New Trailers
Rev your engines
- by Jim Norman
Well everyone, it appears that Nintendo has officially hit the accelerator with its Mario Kart World promotional campaign in Japan. The eagerly anticipated racing game has recently unveiled three new trailers, highlighting a variety of new characters, tracks, and moves…
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Japanese Charts: Mario Party Jamboree Rolls Its Way To Another Victory
Apologies, everyone! We were somewhat sidetracked by yesterday’s Mario Kart World Direct, which caused us to temporarily set aside the latest figures from Famitsu. However, we’re back to give you the most recent updates on the Japanese rankings.
Similar to last week, it has…
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Nintendo’s Bowser Comments On AI And Its Uses
“It’s not the exclusive method to game development”
- by Jim Norman
Clearly, this is an urgent topic within the gaming industry today, making it inevitable for Doug Bowser, the head of Nintendo of America,…
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Nintendo Is Delaying Switch 2 Pre-Orders In Canada
The day before their release
- by Alana Hagues
Nintendo of Canada has revealed that it will not begin pre-orders for the Nintendo Switch 2 in the nation, just one day before they were scheduled to…
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Analyst Firm Spooked By Trump Tariffs, Lowers Switch 2 Sales Forecast
Switch on track to become the quickest-selling console, even with
The research firm DFC Intelligence has lowered its expectations for Switch 2 sales amid ongoing uncertainties stemming from the…
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Physical ‘Switch 2 Editions’ Confirmed To Have Everything On The Game Card, Says Nintendo
Update #3 : We have finally received a response from Nintendo UK, accompanied by the following declaration, akin to the one that Vooks obtained: “Physical editions of Nintendo Switch 2 games will encompass the original Nintendo Switch…
Swapping To Switch 2’s Mouse Mode In Metroid Prime 4 Is As Easy As Pie
Beyond flawless
- by Jim Norman
After countless, countless years of anticipation, we finally have some new updates on Metroid Prime 4: Beyond. Samus’ next eagerly-awaited journey is slated for release on both Switch and Switch 2 this year, with the…
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Feature: “I Can’t Believe This Is Happening”
Having completed Blasphemous 2 in 2023, our focus swiftly transitioned to contemplating the potential of a third installment in the series. Little did we know what awaited. While another Blasphemous might still be a possibility in the future, presently, developer The Game Kitchen has instead chosen to work…
Gallery: These ‘Lunar Remastered Collection’ Goodies Remind Us Of The Good Old Days
By the close of this week, enthusiasts of classic turn-based RPGs, delightful characters, and a good sprinkle of nostalgic ’90s humor will be in celebration mode, as the Lunar Remastered Collection debuts on Switch and various other platforms. Lunar stands out as…
Nintendo’s Quiet 2024 Led To 26% Drop In Physical Game Sales (UK)
And conditions are not improving significantly
Nintendo had a relatively uneventful year in 2024, overall. While it did release a couple of noteworthy titles such as The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom and
Community: What Questions About Switch 2 Do You Still Have For Nintendo?
The disruption a Bellow generates
- by Gavin Lane
This week has been intense for Nintendo and its followers, and that is unmistakable. With the Switch 1 clearly transitioning into a ‘wind-down’ phase during these final months — although quietly…
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Hades II Will Officially Launch On Switch 2 & Switch Ahead Of Other Consoles
By the whiskers of Zeus!
- by Jim Norman
Poll: Did You Get A Switch 2 Purchase Invite From Nintendo Yet? (Europe)
While pre-orders are one element of the process, the concept of lotteries and ‘invitations’ for ordering highly coveted tech devices tends to irritate me somewhat. “Here, we’re delighted to let you hand over hundreds of your hard-earned money, you lucky person! Share your card…
Talking Point: Does Switch 2 Have Nintendo’s Best Launch Line-Up Ever?
I don’t know about you, but I’m already eyeing my shelf with optimism as I look forward to the variety of Switch 2 debut titles I wish to obtain. It has been nearly a week since Nintendo revealed the Switch 2, along with its 21 distinctive…
Video: Capcom Fighting Collection 2 Spotlights Project Justice And Plasma Sword
Bringing the conflict to Swap next month
- by Liam Doolan
Capcom Fighting Collection 2 is set to debut next month, providing a deeper insight into two games featured in this compilation.
The initial video highlights the 3D combatants Mission Justice and Plasma Sword: Nightmare of Bilstein. As…
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Round Up: The First Impressions Of Mario Kart World Are In
The journey commences this June
We have recently explored some delightful Mario Kart World images, ignited by the long-awaited Switch 2 unveiling and Treehouse showcase.
If you’re still eager to know what it’s like to engage with this new world, we have put together a summary filled…
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Zelda Wind Waker Switch 2 GameCube Release Doesn’t Rule Out HD Port
Nintendo: “All options are still viable”
Recently, Nintendo revealed that The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker could potentially be featured on the Switch 2 as part of the GameCube collection upon its release.
If you’re concerned that this may hinder the prospects of the Wii…
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Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road Finally Has Release Date, Out On Switch 2 Day One
Anticipation is soaring. Level-5 has officially revealed the launch date for Inazuma Eleven: Victory Boulevard, accompanied by a few unexpected announcements, including a version for the Nintendo Switch 2. This eagerly awaited soccer game, which has been under development since at least 2016, is scheduled for release on both the Switch and Switch…
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Fans Fight Back Against Nintendo Switch 2 Scalpers
Unhappy with scalpers on eBay? Tag them. We fully recognize that scalpers are attempting to spoil the Switch 2 festivities — which must be particularly frustrating for customers in the US who are currently unable to pre-order the console. Nonetheless, enthusiasts are pushing back against these inflated prices, and rightly so. IGN informs…
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Talking Point: How Does Switch 2’s Launch Price Compare To Past Nintendo Systems?
Sequence initiated. The extensive dialogue stemming from last week’s Switch 2 unveiling has not mainly focused on the console’s in-depth analysis, the Donkey Kong display, or the odd little camera; rather, it has chiefly concentrated on Nintendo’s pricing approach. The information was almost nonexistent during the presentation itself, yet in the minutes and…
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UK Retailer GAME Is Selling Off Goods And Fixtures As Head Office Shuts Down
Ovens and card holders are up for grabs. The UK retailer GAME is auctioning a range of contemporary merchandise from its storage facility and headquarters in Basingstoke, which is set to shut down. Eurogamer has uncovered a variety of listings on NCM Auctions showcasing items such as original warehouse apparatus like pallet racking…
Nintendo Is Reportedly Stockpiling Switch 2 Units For US Launch
Most devices coming from Vietnam appear to be heading toward the United States. A detailed investigation by Bloomberg indicates that Nintendo has the capacity to put together “a stockpile of millions of consoles” in Vietnam ahead of the Switch 2’s release on June 5, 2025. The report (behind a paywall) suggests that Hosiden…
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DOOM + DOOM II Is Getting A New Limited Run Collector’s Edition For $666
Lunge into the Abyss. The legendary first-person shooter DOOM has undergone numerous iterations throughout the years, and distributor Restricted High-tail Video games has recently unveiled an exclusive bundle for DOOM + DOOM II, limited to a mere 666 copies and priced at a staggering $666 USD (or the local equivalent). The ‘DOOM +…
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