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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.

Original Switch next to Switch OLED.

Best Nintendo Switch deals: consoles, games, and accessories

Grab some savings on Nintendo Switch consoles and some of the best Nintendo Switch games and accessories with these deals, but hurry as they will expire soon.
Wiim Ultra.

The current Wiim Ultra will never get Apple AirPlay

Wiim's new flagship streaming music player wasn't AirPlay certified at launch, and now we know it never will be.
Cars fly off and away from a goal explosion in Rocket League.

The best free Nintendo Switch games

We've rounded up the top free-to-play games on Nintendo Switch, from Switch Online exclusives like Tetris 99 and Pac-Man 99 to third-party hits like Fortnite.
Denpa Men run around a town in The New Denpa Men.

This free Nintendo Switch game is messy, but endearingly weird

The New Denpa Men brings a cult series to Switch with endearingly weird results, but the new free-to-play game has some messy caveats.
PlayStation Portal and the switch on a table.

PlayStation needs to embrace Nintendo as its next ally

PlayStation is dipping its toes into releasing its games on Switch, which could be an even bigger move than its PC play.
A Game Boy sitting on a white background.

The best Game Boy games of all time

Upon the release of the Game Boy in 1989 we learned that games on the go could be great. Here are the 30 best games for the handheld that started it all.
Samus in Metroid Prime.

The best GameCube games of all time

It's hard to believe Nintendo's box with a handle is nearing its 25th anniversary. As it nears retro status, here are the best Nintendo GameCube games ever made.
Cybertruck in Fortnite.

How to get a Cybertruck in Fortnite

If you want to get your hands on a Cybertruck in Fortnite, you'll need to hop on the game and complete a series of specific quests to work your way to it.
Promo art for Super Mario Galaxy 2.

The best Wii games of all time

Nintendo shook up the gaming world with the Wii and its unique control scheme. Here are our picks for the best Wii games.
Box art for super mario bros shows fire Mario running.

Nintendo World Championships turned me into a Super Mario Bros. god

Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition held its first online tournament this past weekend and it turns out I'm better at Super Mario Bros. than I knew.
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This is my favorite puzzle game of the year, and you can play it via Netflix

This has already been a fantastic year for puzzle games, and Arranger: A Role-Puzzling Adventure is one of its best.
The Nintendo Switch Lite bundled with Animal Crossing: New Horizons against a white background.

Nintendo Switch Lite has a rare discount — if you like Animal Crossing

Have you been waiting for a great deal on the Nintendo Switch? You can own the Switch Lite and Animal Crossing for just $160!
Link with the Master Sword in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild.

The most iconic video game weapons of all time

A hero is nothing without a weapon, and sometimes it's those weapons that end up defining a series. You don't have to play any games to recognize these weapons.
Wiim Ultra.

Need AirPlay? Hold off on the Wiim Ultra for now

Apple's popular wireless streaming protocol is a no-show on Wiim's flagship music streamer, at least for now.
A robot waters a flower in koRobo.

A Nintendo cult classic is getting a surprising spiritual successor

Former Chibi-Robo developers have formed a new studio to create koROBO, a spiritual successor to its GameCube cult classic.
The Steam Deck and Steam Deck OLED sitting next to each other.

The best gaming handhelds

Gaming on the go has never been better. Here are the best gaming handhelds that we recommend trying out today.
Sprigatito smelling flowers.

The best Pokémon games, ranked from best to worst

Looking to jump into the world of Pokémon but don't know where to start? Here's our ranked list of every Pokémon game (plus spin-offs and remakes) to consider.
Purple and green Joy-Cons on the black charging stand. There's another charging stand next to it, but it's lying flat on the table with two white Joy-Cons.

After 7 years, the Nintendo Switch finally has an official Joy-Con charging stand

Nintendo is releasing a Switch Joy-Con charging stand in October, and if you're thinking it's a bit late for that, you wouldn't be alone.
Key art of The Smiling Man in Emio - The Smiling Man: Famicom Detective Club.

Nintendo’s mysterious ‘horror’ game is actually a surprise revival

Emio - The Smiling Man: Famicom Detective Club is the mysterious, creepy game Nintendo teased earlier this month.
A Super Mario Bros. Speedrunning challenge from Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition.

Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition review: welcome to speedrunning 101

Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition's lack of strong competitive modes makes for a fun but lacking introduction to video game speedrunning.
Link giving a thumbs-up with a smile.

Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is $10 off in Prime Day deals

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is 16% off as part of the massive Prime Day sale offered exclusively by Amazon.
Profile shot of Samus in the first Metroid Prime 4 Beyond trailer.

All Metroid games in order, by release date and chronologically

Metroid is the story of a space bounty hunter, but the narrative is deeper than you think. This is how you can play the game in release or chronological order.

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