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Yoshi and the Mysterious Book (Switch 2) Review

I have always been a fan of Yoshi. Even though Nintendo tends to treat Yoshi games as “Kid-friendly” platformers rather than traditional Mario games, they have a cozy vibe I adore. Yoshi and the Mysterious Book carries that forward, with a cute…

Nintendo Direct June 9 2026 Rundown

Rumors of a June 9th, 2026 Nintendo Direct showed up earlier in the spring, and then again just last week. As it turns out, the rumors were true, and we were treated to about 50 minutes of reveals, trailers, release dates, and…

Sorry GameChat, Mouse Controls Win as Top Switch 2 Gimmick

For the first time in over a decade, Activision is bringing a Call of Duty title to the Nintendo Switch. Already promised as part of Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard, this was expected. What we didn’t know at the time was that the…

Star Fox Remake Coming Soon

Last week, Nintendo unveiled what’s next for the beloved Star Fox series. Unfortunately for fans, it’s not anything brand new. The roughly 20-minute Star Fox direct video focused on the newest title coming to Nintendo Switch 2, simply dubbed Star Fox. This…

One Simple Difference Between Pokopia and Animal Crossing

Pokémon Pokopia is the talk of the gaming world right now, outperforming expectations and even prompting Amazon to increase the game’s price by $10 USD in response to physical copy shortages. It’s not like it’s the first survival crafting game ever. It just…

Why Are We Panicking About the Switch 2?

Major games media platforms and fans alike seemed convinced that the Nintendo Switch 2 is in trouble. Not even a year into its release, despite breaking sales records, and aside from the fact that it is a souped-up version of the Nintendo…

Nintendo Adaptations We Need

This coming year, following the success of the first film, Nintendo announced the release of The Super Mario Galaxy Movie. A Legend of Zelda movie is also confirmed to be in the works. While I still find the English voice cast somewhat questionable…

Gifts for Gamers 2025: Collectibles

We’re nearing that time of year when gift-giving is on everyone’s mind. For those of us who love to play games, it’s well-known that not every gift makes the mark. For every thoughtful gift, there’s someone getting you socks that say something…

Nintendo Reveals 2025 Holiday Deals

Another holiday season is nearly upon us, and Business Wire reports that Nintendo has several plans up its sleeve to make the most of that. Nintendo has announced several deals and in-store events that will be taking place sporadically between now and…

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Direct Rundown

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie is set to release next April, and Nintendo unveiled the latest trailer during a special, brief Direct live event. Along with a look at the new film, we received casting confirmations for two major characters who will appear…