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Read More »Black Friday Nintendo Switch deals are here – Mario Kart 8 bundle now available and big savings on games
Yesterday saw the launch of official Black Friday Nintendo Switch deals (opens in new tab) at Best Buy, and we’re still seeing stock of the much anticipated Mario Kart 8: Deluxe bundle. The $299.99 offer has remained on the shelves (opens in new tab) far longer than it did in …
Read More »Best Nintendo 2DS XL bundle deals
With the Switch getting a battery-stretching upgrade, and a dockless Switch Lite on the horizon, things are looking good for fans of Nintendo handheld games. But what about the DS, home to some of the best games Nintendo has ever produced? Well, stick around, as right here you’ll find some …
Read More »Which games console should I buy?
Choosing the right games console can be confusing, with buying advice often dense with jargon and assumed knowledge. You might think it’s obvious that Xbox One X is the most powerful console. Or that PS4 has the greatest diversity of titles. But this level of knowledge represents a fraction of …
Read More »26 jobs that Mario is inexplicably qualified for
Mario’s been invading our television screens since way back in 1982 when he popped up in Donkey Kong and over those 35 years, he’s had quite a few careers. He might have started out as a plumber, but Nintendo has now confirmed he’s not in the business anymore. “All around …
Read More »Nintendos Iwata says layoffs make for worse games
Nintendo’s had better years. The 3DS was the best-selling console in the U.S. in May, but the Wii U is looking more and more like a touch-enabled albatross around its neck. Some wondered why Nintendo hasn’t cut staff to shore up its bottom line at its 73rd Annual General Meeting …
Read More »Nintendo plans playable E3 Wii U demos at Best Buy locations
Just because Nintendo won’t try to dazzle fans and media at its own glitzy E3 press conference this year doesn’t mean there’s nothing to show. Nintendo of America President Reggie Fils-Aime announced in today’s Nintendo Direct that North American and Canadian gamers can try upcoming games themselves at their friendly …
Read More »Mario & Luigi & More in 3DS Nintendo Direct round-up
The Nintendo Direct this morning had all kinds of good news for 3DS fans, and even a few surprises for Wii U players. Even better, the news didn’t end with returning classics like a new Legend of Zelda, Yoshi’s Island, and a release date for Pikmin 3. The Mario & …
Read More »Why The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess is one of the greatest games ever made
With the reputation of quality that the Legend of Zelda games have, nearly any title in the series can be considered to be one of the best games ever, but The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess is particularly special. It delivered everything we’ve loved from the last two decades of …
Read More »PS Vita and PS3 cross-play easily rival Wii U, Sony says
Sony says almost all PlayStation Vita owners also have PlayStation 3s, a combination it claims gives the Wii U a run for its money. Sony Computer Entertainment America VP of marketing, handhelds and home consoles John Koller told Engadget that Sony encourages players to make the comparison between what Wii …
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