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One of the most tedious repeated refrains since the turn of the millennium is the notion that “adventure games are dead.” While it’s very true that the genre’s heyday was in the 1990s, when new LucasArts point-and-click games could top sales charts, the format has never gone away. In fact, in the last 25 years it’s…
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Mouse controls are one of the Switch 2's big new features. Optical sensors allow the upgraded Joy-Con controllers to aim and navigate on the console as if you were playing on a PC. But the Switch 2 is also a portable console. Mostly people aren’t playing it at a desk. Don’t worry, Nintendo says, the mouse controls…
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Netflix’s latest foray into animated video game adaptations is a new spin on Devil May Cry, Capcom’s excellent series of character action games that kicked off in 2001. And even though the show represents a reboot of the continuity that lets the uninitiated pick things up at the beginning, it’s still deeply rooted in…
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Fans faced a bit of sticker shock today when Nintendo revealed the Switch 2 would cost $450, especially with some new physical games set to cost as much as $90. But the price of upgrading to the Mario maker’s next console generation is set to get even worse after President Donald Trump announced a new wave of shockingl…
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Today, during Nintendo’s big Switch 2 Direct, we got a bunch of trailers for upcoming games and finally learned that the new console will be launching June 5. But the real star of the show wasn’t a new Donkey Kong game or voice chat, it was a simple yet badass cow on a scooter built out of a boombox.
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A Minecraft Movie comes out this weekend and early reviews are all over the place. Some are calling the gaming adaptation starring Jack Black and Jason Momoa a nonsensical disaster, while others think it’s not actually that bad. Microsoft’s Hollywood debut might feel like naked IP exploitation but it’s not necessarily…
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On Wednesday, Nintendo held a big Direct dedicated to the upcoming Switch 2. The new console is set to launch on June 5 and will cost $450. And one of the launch games for the console is Mario Kart World, a big, sprawling kart racer that looks like a lot of fun. But uh, what the heck is Mario drinking in that can?
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Battery life for gaming handhelds is always a challenge but the tradeoffs for the Switch 2 appear to be particularly brutal. Nintendo has confirmed that the next-gen device will run for anywhere from 2-6.5 hours on a single charge depending on what you’re playing. It ain’t great. In fact, it’s somehow even worse than…
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The Nintendo Switch 2 launches on June 5 and at least one major retailer is bringing back an old-school midnight launch to help fans celebrate early. Best Buy will be opening stores at 12:01 a.m. ET for anyone who pre-ordered the console and launch games like Mario Kart World.
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On April 2, Nintendo pulled back the curtain and revealed all about the Switch 2. The upcoming console is set to launch on June 5 and will cost $450. So what will be available to play on your fancy new Switch 2 later this year? We have a list that should prove useful!
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Following today’s hour-long Nintendo Switch 2 Direct, the company has continued to post new information about the console and its upcoming games. This post-Direct news feed included a series of interviews with the people behind the creation of the $450 console—launching in June—and from those, we learned that the…
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A Nintendo Switch 2 will set you back $450. Mario Kart World will be $90 for the physical version. There’s a tutorial for the new hardware and its features complete with demos and minigames called Switch 2 Welcome Tour. It will also cost money. Nintendo is preparing to launch its most anticipated console ever and…
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Back in January, I lamented the idea that the Switch 2 would simply be an upgraded Switch. Not because I wouldn’t buy one—I’d be there day one regardless—but because what I’ve loved about Nintendo for so many decades is the company’s desire to just be strange. From the clamshell two-screen bizarreness of the DS to the…
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Today, Nintendo revealed all about the Switch 2. The new console is set to launch in June and will cost $450. And it will, as previously announced, support most OG Switch games. However, two new compatibility lists from Nintendo seem to indicate that over 100 Switch games will have various issues or just flat-out not…
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Console pre-orders are a notoriously painful process. If you’re trying to get them online, scalpers and bots are likely to snatch them up at stores like Target or Best Buy. With the Switch 2 coming in hot, Nintendo is putting some restrictions in place on its online store to hopefully make sure people who actually…
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Today was the day Nintendo finally shared with us a much-needed deep dive on the highly anticipated successor to its wildly successful hybrid console, the Switch. The Switch 2 was proudly shown off by the company during a Direct and at long last we got a look at some upcoming games, what makes this machine unique from…
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During today’s big Nintendo Switch 2 Direct, the company revealed a ton of new games, confirmed the console will launch in June, and showed off Mario Kart World, a new open-world racing exclusive for the Switch 2 that will cost $80. Yes. you read that price correctly.
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If you were watching Nintendo’s big Switch 2 Direct live this morning, you might have noticed that things got a little wonky midway through. At first, the video and audio seemed to be out of sync, with presenters like Gearbox boss Randy Pitchford’s mouth not aligning with his words. Then it got progressively worse, as…
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One of the biggest announcements during Nintendo’s Switch 2 Direct wasn’t a Nintendo game or major feature reveal for the system. Instead, it was from Elden Ring developer FromSoftware, who closed out the showcase’s partner segment by revealing The Duskbloods, a new Soulslike from the team that will be exclusive to…
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Donkey Kong has been pulled up to the majors. The 2D platforming star is back in a 3D adventure for the first time since the absolutely terrible Donkey Kong 64. Fortunately, things look way better in Donkey Kong Bananza for the Switch 2.
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Imprisoning War is a key part of the backstory for The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom and it will be playable in the next Hyrule Warriors. The latest Zelda musou spin-off will lets fans take control of the Hyrulian princess, Zonai King Rauru, and other sages as they try to lock away the Demon King Ganon…
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During today’s big Switch 2 Direct, Nintendo announced that GameCube games will be playable on the upcoming hybrid console when it launches in June. You’ll need a Switch Online membership to access the new classic games.
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We’re about 30 minutes into Nintendo’s hour-long Switch 2 Direct, and one of the big announcements the company made is that some old Switch games are getting “Switch 2 Editions” that will have improved performance on the beefier system. However, while some games like The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Tears…
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It’s happening! It’s official! We now finally know nearly everything important about the Switch 2. In today’s Switch 2 Direct, Nintendo broke down details of what the console will offer, what specs it offers, and when it’ll be available to buy.
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The biggest game of 2022 is going to be one of the biggest games on Switch 2 in 2025. Nintendo revealed Elden Ring, FromSoftware’s hit open world RPG, is coming to the new console with a Tarnished Edition that may or may not include the Erdtree expansion. It’s one of a number of ports hitting the Switch 2 this year.…
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Today, during Nintendo’s big Switch 2 Direct we learned that The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and it’s even bigger sequel, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, will be some of first Switch games to get a Switch 2 Edition paid upgrade, allowing for improved visuals and other cool features.
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Happy Switch 2 Day everyone. Nintendo is holding its Switch 2 Direct showcase right now, and one of the first big reveals the company announced has cleared up the mystery of the console’s new “C” button on the right Joy-Con. It stands for “Chat.” Nintendo is finally bringing native voice chat to one of its consoles.
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Nintendo has officially revealed Mario Kart 9 and it’s actually called Mario Kart World. Players will race across new courses staged all over the world and in a series first be able to drive all around the map in-between races. The game will feature 24 players per match and include new racers like Paulina and new…
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Most video game companies use April Fools’ Day to make a social media post about something improbable, like a dating sim spin-off or a product they will never actually put out. Overwatch 2 goes the extra mile and releases an entire game mode that cranks every one of its heroes up to their most chaotic form. The annual…
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The world of John Wick is expanding in a bunch of different directions. Lionsgate announced plans for three new movies, including John Wick 5 which will once again star Keanu Reeves and be directed by franchise director Chad Stahelski.