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Sharing Is Caring | I know Nintendo won't do it, but I really hope the Switch 2 brings back the DS' best feature
In another world we're all still enjoying the DS.
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Forward Thinking | Nintendo says Switch 2 backwards compatability was the "best direction" for players, even if it's still staying quiet on which games won't work
You'll have to wait until that April Direct.
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Keeping Count | One industry analyst says that the Nintendo Switch 2 is "exactly what people wanted and expected", but it might not be enough to beat the first one's sales
"There may be more revelations that no one has thought of."
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Cry Me a River | Give it a rest, killjoys: Nintendo doesn’t need a new hardware gimmick to surprise and delight
After 35 years of Nintendo consoles, several of which have been pretty iterative, you’d hope people would know better than this bizarre pre-release FUD.
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Overdrive | Prepare for spiny shell hell as the new Mario Kart on the Nintendo Switch 2 appears to include 24-player races
Double the family-friendly pain.
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Nightfall | One of the best video game adaptations is getting a new season on Netflix, check it out via this sick trailer
You've got a few days to catch up if you haven't already!
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Switch Who? | One former Nintendo staffer thinks the company is probably a bit "uncomfortable" with all these leaks, but "the most important thing" right now is actually the lack of game leaks
"A lot of this is going to be in the rear-view mirror."
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Switching Things Up | Have you had your copy of Metroid Prime 4 pre-ordered since it was announced? You might want to double check, as Amazon has apparently started cancelling orders
Say goodbye to that discount you might have held on to for the past eight years.
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Miner Key | Good news culture lovers, a Minecraft YouTuber is hopping on Classic FM to blast banging choons from Skyrim, Street Fighter, and more
And here's the symphony that plays when an army of creepers blows up your entire town, delivered by the brass section of the New York philharmonic.
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Top Switchret | Nintendo Switch 2 continues to be uber-secret, with April launch claims and dummy models offering more evidence it looks like a Nintendo Switch 2
Accessories manufacturer Genki has been busy at CES.
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The Two of Switches | When is the Nintendo Switch 2 reveal coming? Some fans have turned to tarot readings for an answer, and I'm only 50% sure they must be joking
It's only natural to reach out to your friendly neighbourhood Mario-stic at this point.
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To The Point | A must-play JRPG is back on the Nintendo Switch after a short leave of absence
If you've not played it yet, now you can on the go!
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Joy Ride | Sure, the Switch 2's Joy-Cons might have leaked, but call me when we know what we'll be able to play on the dang things
A Joy-Con does not a good time make.
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The Year Of Serving | Bayonetta celebrates its 15th anniversary this year, and despite a recent staff exodus, PlatinumGames has teased it has "a few things in store"
"Keep your eyes peeled."
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Switch Up | Nintendo patent hints towards a brilliant Switch 2 feature that should make games look, and perform, better
The wonderful world of legal patents may be pointing to a cool Switch 2 feature.
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The best Apple Arcade games to play in 2025
Here are some pocket-sized games for you to play on the go.
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Wind Up | After conquering Sonic, the third film's writers would love to have a go at making a Zelda movie based on a once divisive entry in the series
And honestly, I hope they get to!
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Future Box Fight | Either PlayStation or Xbox will "struggle mightily" to do well with their next gen console, while Nintendo'll be "the clear winner”, predicts research firm
“There isn’t room for more than two major console systems" in the upcoming cycle, reckons DFC Intelligence.
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A Granbull Day Out | Pokemon's next adventure is a team-up with the iconic Wallace and Gromit stop-motion studio Aardman, though you'll be waiting quite a while for it
Bit of an early announcement, but still exciting!
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Nothing New Here | Xenoblade dev Monolith Soft is now completely owned by Nintendo, but considering it hasn't released a game on a different platform in almost 20 years, it probably doesn't mean that much
Nintendo has bumped its shares up to 100%... from 96%.
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Gotta Watch 'Em All! | Already opened all your Pokemon TCG Pocket packs for the day but in sore need of something pocket monster related to do? Pokemon TV is back from the dead with anime episodes galore
And there's seemingly more to come, too!
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Exhibition Matched | The Nintendo Museum is better than I thought - in fact, the worst thing about it is probably the name
Lots of history, lots of interesting stuff to do, and that 'Nintendo-like solution' to how to do a museum.
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Browse from the Past | We're probably never getting another Command & Conquer game, but at least EA has revived this obscure 12-year-old curio for some reason
I'm willing to guess you didn't think you'd be reading about Command & Conquer when you woke up this morning, much less this particular C&C game.
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Double Trouble | 20 years ago, Nintendo changed how I thought about games forever with just two screens
The Mario develper is yet to make a better console, honestly.
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Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Mystery Gift Codes
Never miss out on a Pokemon freebie with our full list of codes.
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Sight for Sora Eyes | Everybody likes to rag on Kingdom Hearts' weirdest entry, but even 20 years later, it might be one of my favourites
A strange little spin-off on the GBA might just be one of the shiniest pearls in a long, complicated back catalogue of games. Here's why.
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What A World | Yes, there's a Nintendo Direct coming today, no, it's not about the Switch 2, so stop asking
This one's more for the theme park fans out there.
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Gotta Work 'Em All | A website for a mysterious new Pokemon-focused company has cropped up, and it sounds like it'll be doing more than just making games
The new company is based in the same building as Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl developer ILCA.
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Choices Were Made | Don't worry, Legend of Zelda fans, Nintendo has said that the live-action movie is five years away tops, which is plenty of time to make it an animated movie instead
Hint, hint, Nintendo.
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Phew | Nintendo confirms the Switch 2 will have backwards compatibility, so your plan to celebrate its release with a giant shark chase on jet skis still looks on
Yes, the Switch's successor - or whatever its name is - will let you delve into your existing bucket of Switch games.
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Small Ideas | 20 years on and ahead of the Switch 2, The Minish Cap is a great reminder that The Legend of Zelda doesn't always have to be about the same things
There's room for some fresh takes, I reckon.
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Mama Mia | It's time to say goodbye to the Nintendo 3DS, as the last player to still be online finally loses connection more than 200 days after servers went down
Gone but not forgotten.
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Clocked In | It was only a matter of time: someone has gotten Doom to run on the Nintendo Alarmo
The age old question answered once again.
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DOUBLE JUMP SCARES | The best horror games to play in 2025
From founding fathers of horror to underrated gems, here are some of the best horror games to sink your teeth into.
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I Choose You | Best Pokemon spin-off games
The amount of Pokemon games there are to play is never-ending, so here are some of the best Pokemon spin-offs for you to try.
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Banging Nintunes | Don't hand me the aux, Nintendo's got a new music app and I will use it to blast an hour-long version of the Nintendogs theme
I'm warning you, I will be the one that let the virtual dog tunes out.
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Finally! | Xenoblade Chronicles X is finally coming to Nintendo Switch, meaning it's almost time to chuck your Wii U out
Okay but Wind Waker and Twilight Princess when, though?
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Pocket Change | Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp is finally becoming a paid for app this December, but you might want to pick it up sooner rather than later to save some money
Hey, at least it's not going away for good.
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White Noiz | The best video game soundtracks to revisit in 2025
From classical symphonies and industrial noise to acid jazz and synthwave, these game soundtracks leave no stone left unturned.
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Open Roads | The best open-world games to play in 2025
It feels good to take the path less travelled, sometimes.
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The best co-op games to play in 2024
Whether you simply want some quick co-op fun or a lengthy campaign to embark on, we've got you and your friends covered with these co-op games.
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PODCAST | What's the best game that is hated by its publisher?
Sometimes the black sheep just happens to be a banger.
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That's Rough | A massive Game Freak data breach has seemingly revealed the Switch 2's codename, future Pokémon games, and a whole lot more
It's likely the biggest leak of Pokemon information ever.
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Simply Smashing | Turns out the "Bros" in Super Smash Bros were the friends we made along the way, and I'm only sort of kidding
It turns out the legendary Satoru Iwata had a hand in coming up with the name.
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Plug In Baby | Mario & Luigi: Brothership is a delightfully familiar light RPG return-to-form - but plugs offer exciting added depth and strategy
The Mario & Luigi series explodes back onto the scene with a confident showing that aims to bring the duo closer than ever.
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It's-A-Me... Alarmo | Nintendo Switch 2? What Switch 2? Surely the announcement you've been waiting on is the Nintendo Sound Clock: Alarmo
Couldn't have timed it better.
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PODCAST | Which expansions are better than the main game?
From The Shivering Isles to Toussaint: some downloadable content is worth every penny twice.
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How to get warm on Hebra Mountain in Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom
To beat the cold on the summit of Hebra Mountain in Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, you need to brew a special warm potion!
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Here's where to find all 25 Stamp Rally locations throughout Hyrule in Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom!