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Nintendo is one of the stalwarts of the gaming world, but the company’s influence spreads far behind that realm into pop culture. “Gamer” or not, it’s hard to find someone under 40 years old who didn’t have their formative years shaped by the company – and yet it’s as relevant as ever still today.

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The colorful main cast of characters in Chrono Trigger.

The best games that are (probably) older than you that are still worth playing

Instead of jumping on the newest games all the time, there are tons of games that might be older than you worth going back to.
Link pulls out the master sword in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom.

Nintendo confirms the actors saving Hyrule in the live-action Legend of Zelda film

Donkey Kong punching through a crystallized banana in Donkey Kong Bananza.

Donkey Kong Bananza review: breaking the 3D platformer mold

Mafia: The Old Country gameplay

All upcoming video games (PS5, Xbox, Switch, Switch 2, PC): 2025 and beyond

The Switch 2 being unboxed.

The Switch 2 is the perfect example of why console launches don’t feel special anymore

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The best Mario Kart tracks, ranked

Link and Zelda under Hyrule Castle in "The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom."

The best Zelda dungeons, ranked

A Nintendo Switch 2 playing Mario Kart World appears on a table.

After a month with the Switch 2, I can’t fully recommend Nintendo’s new console

Pauline stands on Donkey Kong's shoulder in Donkey Kong Bananza.

Donkey Kong Bananza is the second coming of Super Mario Odyssey

A screenshot of the Omega update for No Man's Sky.

All cross-platform games (PS5, Xbox Series X, PS4, Xbox One, Switch, Switch 2, PC)

Maelle fighting an enemy in Clair Obscur Expedition 33.

Our favorite video games of 2025 so far: Clair Obscur, Blue Prince, and more

Ocarina of Time

Games weren’t better when you were younger, you’ve just experienced more

The Toad Village in Mario Part Superstars.

Check out these Nintendo Switch Mario game deals — up to 30% off

Amazon just slashed the prices of Warioware: Get It Together!, Mario & Luigi: Brothership, and Mario Party Superstars for the Nintendo Switch by up to 30% off.
Daisy rides a jetski in Mario Kart World.

I wasn’t a fan of Mario Kart World’s free roam mode until I changed my perspective

I was initially disappointed with how empty Mario Kart World's open world was, but have come to appreciate it for what it is.
Donkey Kong punching through a crystallized banana in Donkey Kong Bananza.

Donkey Kong Bananza gives Banjo Kazooie vibes in the best ways

Donkey Kong Bonanza is the first 3D Donkey Kong game in over two decades, and it draws heavily from another well-known duo.
Nintendo Switch 2 and the official camera

Take your Switch 2 to the next level with the best accessories

The Switch 2 is a great console out of the box, but you can make it even better with a few key accessories. These are the ones to buy first.
A conductor sends a train car forward in Battle Train.

If you need a new Nintendo Switch 2 game already, don’t miss Battle Train

If you're looking for a new Nintendo Switch 2 game with lots of replay potential, give Battle Train a try.
A car drives down a track in Fast Fusion.

Don’t sleep on the Nintendo Switch 2’s most underrated launch game

The Nintendo Switch 2 has officially been out in the world for a full week. In that time, I’ve completed Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour, beaten every cup in Mario Kart World, and even dipped into some upgraded games like The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom. If you’re in the same boat, then the […]
The Nintendo eShop appears on a Switch 2 screen.

My Best Buy Plus and Total members, don’t miss this Nintendo Switch 2 offer

My Best Buy Plus and My Best Buy Total members shouldn't miss this chance to collect gift certificates when buying games and accessories for the Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch.
Mario and Peach racing in the foreground of a screenshot of Mario Kart World.

Mario Kart World review: Nintendo’s big Switch 2 debut delivers where it counts

Mario Kart World delivers where it counts, making up for its sparse open-world with airtight racing.
Mario Kart World plays on a Nintendo Switch 2 screen.

Nintendo Switch 2 review: exactly the upgrade we needed, with a few catches

The Nintendo Switch 2 is an impressive handheld that's a big upgrade for Nintendo, even if battery life is a step down.
Splatoon Raiders

Why Splatoon Raiders already has my full attention

Splatoon Raiders was just revealed with a brief teaser, but it already looks like it could expand the universe in major ways.
Various peach racers in Mario Kart World.

The best Mario Kart World karts: find the right kart for your driving style

Every kart in Mario Kart World has a different look and feel to it, but which one is the best? These are the best karts you can drive.
A pack of Yoshi race in Mario Kart World.

How to unlock Rainbow Road in Mario Kart World

The iconic Rainbow Road is back in Mario Kart World, but you won't find it when you first start playing. Here's how to unlock this difficult track.
You Asked Ep. 94: Best TV For Switch 2

You Asked: Your biggest Switch 2 questions, answered

On today’s episode of You Asked: the best TV for the Switch 2, the top TV picks, and your biggest Switch 2 questions answered.
A Spanish inspired landscape and castle from Pokemon Scarlet and Pokemon Violet.

Pokémon’s Switch 2 upgrade is a massive evolution

I went back to Pokémon Scarlet and Violet on the Switch 2 and have been given new hope for Legends: A-Z.
Link fights a Zonai in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Switch 2 Edition.

The Switch 2’s biggest game changer for old titles isn’t its performance boost

I appreciate the performance boost the Switch 2 provides Switch games, but it's a more understated feature that is the biggest improvement.
The Nintendo eShop appears on a Switch 2 screen.

Change these Switch 2 settings first

Before you get too deep into all the new Switch 2 games, make sure you change up these settings to get the most out of your console.
Characters walk on a Joy-con in Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour.

Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour review: the perfect pack-in that could have been

Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour is both a surprisingly fun piece of edutainment and an egregious advertisement for console add-ons.
The Switch 2 undergoing a durability test.

Watch the Switch 2 do something unexpected in this intense bend test

The Switch 2 is finally out. So how did it do in this demanding durability test?
A Switch 2 and Switch transferring data.

How to transfer Switch data to Switch 2

If you're upgrading to the Switch 2 from your original Switch, you will want to carry all your games and data over. Here's how to transfer all of your data.
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom runs on a Switch 2 screen.

PSA: Don’t fall for Nintendo Switch 2 horror story hoaxes this weekend

The Nintendo Switch 2 is out so be wary: You're bound to see a lot of hoax videos of the console for the next few days.
The Switch 2 next to a TV with Mario Kart.

Nintendo Switch 2 launch day buying guide: what you need and what you don’t

The Nintendo Switch 2 is out now, alongside a mess of accessories. Here's everything you need (and everything you don't).
The Switch 2 being unboxed.

Nintendo Switch 2: Watch the first unboxing videos here

Don't have a Switch 2 to unbox? Then enjoy a vicarious thrill by watching someone else do it instead.

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