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Mario Kart 8 and its Deluxe update have been around so long it's easy to forget that the game actually predates the Switch and can trace its origins way back to the Wii U. But every good run must come to an end, and with the forthcoming arrival of the Switch 2 on June 5, Mario Kart World is looking like the ideal launch partner. Now there hasn't really ever been a bad Mario Kart game, but World feels like Nintendo has jammed nitrous into every corner and crevice. Even during my demo session wher...

2 takes. After years of speculation, Switch 2 finally exists. It’s got a launch date, a price, a bunch of accessories, and — most importantly — a lineup of games large and small, all showcased in an hour-long Direct which answered a lot of questions. But what does the system actually feel like in the hands? How does that screen compare to the lovely OLED panel we’re so used to? Is the ‘clack’ as good as the ‘click’?

Mario Kart World answers the question, “How do you follow Mario Kart 8?” While the previous entry became fully stuffed with new and throwback racetracks, playing Mario Kart World at Nintendo’s hands-on Switch 2 preview event blew up all my assumptions of what a Mario Kart track can be — and what the future could...

While watching the big Nintendo Switch 2 Direct, I’m sure I wasn’t alone in expecting the long-awaited follow-up to Super Mario Odyssey. When the final trailer kicked off with lush, cartoony environs, it seemed clear that the expectation was about to become reality. But nope, Nintendo’s big surprise game was actually Donkey Kong Bananza, a...

If you were handed a Nintendo Switch 2, you might not initially realize it. Sure, it might feel a little bigger in the hand, but otherwise the experience of holding Nintendo’s long-awaited follow-up feels familiar, with all the pluses and minuses that go along with that. Delving a bit deeper, though, the improvements do become...

Nintendo announced its Switch 2 Joy-Cons could be used as a mouse — in either hand, even — during its Switch 2 Direct on April 2. Mice and other pointers have been aiding in making certain game movements more precise for decades, so the idea of a console-based mouse is tempting, if it’s implemented well. ...

How do you beat an experience that feels as complete as Mario Kart 8 Deluxe? By doing something completely different, like Mario Kart World. For the first time in the series' history, Nintendo's fan-favourite kart racer is going open world, ripping up the franchise's rule book, opening up its gameplay to a chaotic 24 players per race, and introducing Knockout Tour - a nailbiting new elimination mode.

Nintendo Switch 2 will feature better Bluetooth connectivity for its Joy-Con 2 controllers and other devices, the company has said.

While countless Switch 2 hardware leaks painted the picture of a console unusually similar to its predecessor, Nintendo spent much of this week's official Switch 2 Direct trying to prove its next machine was more than just a simple upgrade. Sure, the console can still connect to your TV or live as a handheld, and yes, with the exception of one new button, the device's form factor looks remarkably similar. But, Nintendo said, dig into the capabilities hidden behind that one new button, or in the ...

Shenmue has topped a BAFTA poll to find the most influential video game of all time.

It also saves the battery life a little. In an interview published during yesterday's Switch 2-focused Nintendo Direct, the console's developers answered some questions about how it handles original Switch software, and the responses were interesting. During Ask the Developer Vol. 16: Nintendo Switch 2: Part 4, Takuhiro Dohta and Kouichi Kawamoto were questioned on whether backwards compatibility with the Switch was something that had been planned as part of the console.

Available now in Early Access on Steam, Wildkeepers Rising is one of the latest to attempt to put a new spin on the popularity of whatever genre we're calling things like Vampire Survivors today.

Following recent tests, Amazon is finally ready to launch its Project Kuiper space internet project in a bid to rival Elon Musk's Starlink, the company announced. The first batch of 27 satellites on the KA-01 (Kuiper Atlas 1) mission are set to launch into low earth orbit (LEO) aboard a United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket on April 9th next week from Cape Canaveral if conditions allow. Amazon hopes to start offering the high-speed internet service "later this year," it said.   Amazon's network ...

Apple is reportedly planning a major upgrade to the Telephoto camera in the iPhone 17 Pro, and while it may seem like a step back on paper, the change could actually improve real-world usability, if one leaker's claims are anything to go by. According to Majin Bu, the iPhone 17 Pro will feature a new Telephoto lens with a 48MP sensor, up from the current 12MP sensor found in the iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max. This rumor isn't new – in fact it's been repeatedly claimed by several other sources. Howev...

"I don't understand why there's any debate to be had". Yesterday, as you'll all be aware, Nintendo showed off the Switch 2 along with a bunch of games, one of which was a new entry in the Donkey Kong saga. Donkey Kong Bananza showcased a new version of the character, marking the first time he's been redesigned for a game since Rare's Donkey Kong Country back in 1994.

In the very first episode of Witch Watch, witch in training Nico desperately wants to impress her new roommate (and childhood crush!!!!!!!!) Morihito, after breaking his window and his favorite mug. So, she decides to show off one of her more complicated spells — on herself, of course, so she doesn’t break any more of...

There was plenty for us to pore over during yesterday's Nintendo Switch 2 Direct, but there is one character in particular that has caught the hearts and minds of everyone who watched: Mario Kart World's cow on scooter.

The price of performance. As details continue to flood in about Nintendo's Switch 2 console, it's been confirmed that the battery, whilst having a larger overall capacity than that found in its predecessor, won't actually last as long in play. During a Q&A with the Switch 2 developers, producer Kouichi Kawamoto stated that the battery was a factor that was very important, and that it needed to have extra capacity in order to power the Switch 2's processor, saying that;

Judging by reactions online across the world, the cost of the Switch 2 and its software has proven to be controversial. Perhaps Nintendo knew this, considering it didn't include the price in the actual Direct presentation.

The “A Striking Shadow” Special Research is another opportunity to get Marshadow in Pokémon Go. The fighting- and ghost-type mythical was first made available to Pokémon Go Fest 2024 paid ticket holders, and as with all mythical releases, the time has come for Marshadow to be available for all players for free. The research is...

Paldaen Tauros makes its Pokémon Go debut in April 2025’s “Stunning Styles” event. There are multiple forms (known as breeds) available during the event, and if you want all three, you’ll need to do some remote raiding. So while Paldaen Tauros can be found everywhere, which breed you’ll get depends on your location. Below we...

Created by the team behind the ever-iconic XCOM Long War mod, Terra Invicta is an expansive space strategy game that harkens back to its inspirations in all the best ways. Having released in early access back in 2022, it's continued to do pretty well on Steam, accruing a respectable 80% rating that places it in the 'very positive' category. Its latest update, patch 0.4.78, was teased back in December 2024, promising new human Exofighters and colossal alien warships. After months of waiting, it's...

After years of lagging behind rivals when it comes to video capture (and then suddenly buying cinema camera manufacturer RED), Nikon is pushing new boundaries in that area. Its latest salvo is the $1,699 24-megapixel full-frame Z5 II, perhaps the cheapest mirrorless camera so far to support internal RAW video. It also offers improved autofocus with new AI powers, cleaner images and enhanced image stabilization.  The Z5 II is a wholesale remake of the original Z5 and that starts with video. While...

Make it snappy. We were slightly mixed on the Nintendo Switch 2 Camera when it was revealed in yesterday's GameChat rundown. Sure, it's a neat little curio and we're sure it will lead to some fun times, but there's no denying that it looks a little... Kinect-y. Well, all of those fears are now banished as we've seen that accessory manufacturer HORI is making an official Piranha Plant-inspired design for the camera. Folks, it's adorable (thanks for the heads up, VGC).

Monster Train 2 is pulling into the station.

Quiver in fear.

When the edifice of consumerism crumbles, we will stand and smile.

Time to fight clickers with better graphics.

While Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed was already rated Steam Deck Verified by Valve, it's nice to see developers still making improvements to it.

Nvidia may not have even announced any new GPUs below the RTX 5070 yet, but Lenovo has seemingly just confirmed the existence of two of them in an online spec sheet for its new PCs. The Nvidia GeForce RTX 5060 and its Ti variant are both listed as options in the specs for the company’s new Legion Tower 5i Gen 10 gaming PC, suggesting that the launch of both new GPUs is imminent. Rumors about the RTX 5060 have been swirling around for the last few weeks, but Nvidia hasn’t officially announced the...

Another chance to grab some cheap treats here. The Fellow Traveller Humble Bundle is now live and there's some good stuff included.

Switch 2 editions of both The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom will include a number of new features, including achievements.

"If they pull it off, others will follow". Yesterday's Nintendo Direct gave us an absolutely mammoth amount of information about Switch 2, but one of the less welcome revelations was that game prices are rising for Nintendo's new console, with leading launch title Mario Kart World costing a whopping $80 / £75 in physical form (the digital version is less, while buying it in the Switch 2 bundle brings the price down even more). As you can imagine, that price hike has caused quite a bit of conster...

Spilled! is a thoroughly relaxing cute gem about driving a little boat and cleaning up the ocean, to bring life back to the planet.

Apple is currently evaluating a new small-sized OLED display for its next iPad mini model, according to a Chinese leaker with sources in Apple's supply chain. Weibo-based account Digital Chat Station today made the claim in a brief preview of upcoming tablets from different brands. The leaker went on to say that the OLED display in question is made by Samsung, but that they remain unsure if it features a higher refresh rate than the 60Hz LCD display used in the existing iPad mini 7. Reports last...