We now know what the contenders for The Game Awards 2025 are after Monday's announcement of the nominees. Those vying for the top prize of game of the year are: Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 - Sandfall Interactive/Kepler Interactive Death Stranding 2: On The Beach - Kojima Productions/Sony Interactive Entertainment Donkey Kong Bananza - Nintendo EPD/Nintendo Hades II - Supergiant Games Hollow Knight: Silksong - Team Cherry Kingdom Come: Deliverance II - Warhorse Studios/Deep Silver Half of those are also up for game of the year at the Indie Game Awards .Those three games ( Clair Obscur, Hades II and Hollow Knight: Silksong ) are up for the best independent game award at this ceremony as well, alongside Absolum , Ball x Pit and Blue Prince

Bose QuietComfort headphones for $170 (51 percent off): These noise-cancelling headphones have a comfortable (albeit a bit boring) design, an "Aware" mode that lets you hear more of your surroundings when you need to and up to 24 hours of battery life. Nintendo Switch 2 + Mario Kart World bundle for $499: Black Friday Nintendo sales were announced recently and, unsurprisingly, there won't be many true deals out there this year

Over the weekend, unofficial videos from filming of Nintendos The Legend of Zelda film hit the internet , and now were getting our first proper look at Link and Zelda

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Earlier this year, 8Bitdo released a new version of this $70 controller, aptly called the Ultimate 2 Bluetooth . We rated it as one of the best controllers for the Nintendo Switch 2

Walmart+ itself offers myriad additional benefits like early access to Black Friday deals, free shipping on orders over $35, discounts on gas, free online veterinary care . Earlier this year, Walmart+ subscribers got first dibs on the Nintendo Switch 2 at the retailer

When it comes to holiday video game gifts, Nintendo gear is often at the top of the list for kids and adults like

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Earlier this year, 8Bitdo released a new version of this $70 controller, aptly called the Ultimate 2 Bluetooth . We rated it as one of the best controllers for the Nintendo Switch 2

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The Super Mario Galaxy Movie is the next animated movie from Nintendo and Illumination here's what we know so far

I grew up with games like this one from WeatherFell and publisher Top Hat Studios, which looks completely up my alley. Windswept is out now on Steam , GOG , Nintendo Switch , PS4, PS5 , Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S for $20

Nintendo gear is always sought after during the holiday shopping season, but this year likely more so than others

We got to play almost two hours of Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, and we're already looking forward to more. Here is our hands-on preview of Nintendo's highly anticipated shooter

Earlier this year, I played Metroid Prime for the first time in at least a decade. Back in 2023, Nintendo released a remastered version of the 2002 classic for the Switch, and I felt like dusting it off once we finally knew Metroid Prime 4: Beyond would arrive this year after about a decade in development

Walmart+ itself offers myriad additional benefits like early access to Black Friday deals, free shipping on orders over $35, discounts on gas, free online veterinary care . Earlier this year, Walmart+ subscribers got first dibs on the Nintendo Switch 2 at the retailer

Multiple users reported on Reddit that the latest 21.0.0 firmware for the Switch 2 blocks some third-party docks

Nintendo may have quietly blocked third-party docks with its latest Switch 2 update

Analogues 3D console faithfully recreates the Nintendo 64 using FPGA hardware for perfect accuracy, 4K output, and VRR support

The most recent Switch 2 software update looks to have bricked many third-party docks and related accessories, according to users across the internet and a report by Kotaku . We don't know if this was an intentional move by Nintendo or simply an accident

It's one of many Lego Black Friday deals you can get right now. Nintendo Switch 2 + Mario Kart World bundle for $499: Black Friday Nintendo sales were announced recently and, unsurprisingly, there won't be many true deals out there this year

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Earlier this year, 8Bitdo released a new version of this $70 controller, aptly called the Ultimate 2 Bluetooth . We rated it as one of the best controllers for the Nintendo Switch 2

Nintendo has revealed its Black Friday discounts for 2025

This Switch 2 bundle offers incredible value for its price. It pairs Nintendo's latest consoles with the highly anticipated Pokmon Legends: Z-A.

The Rogue Prince of Persia is coming to Switch and Switch 2 consoles on December 16

The Analogue 3D is finally set to ship to buyers. After several delays, Analogue is set to start sending out its 4K remake of the Nintendo 64 on November 18, as spotted by appropriately enough Wario64

Nintendo gear is always sought after during the holiday shopping season, but this year likely more so than others

Following a teaser in September that confirmed the movies title , Nintendo and animation studio Illumination unleashed the first proper trailer for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie in a dedicated Nintendo Direct

Walmart+ itself offers myriad additional benefits like early access to Black Friday deals, free shipping on orders over $35, discounts on gas, free online veterinary care . Earlier this year, Walmart+ subscribers got first dibs on the Nintendo Switch 2 at the retailer

The first trailer for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie has arrived here's everything you need to know about what was revealed

How to watch the 2025 Nintendo Direct live on Nov

PokPark Kanto , the first permanent Pokmon theme park, will open its doors on February 5, 2026

to Minecraft . The latest blocky tie-in is a classic: The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time , as teased on social network X by Nintendo of America with the caption Do you realize who youre dealing with? Do you realize who you're dealing with? #LEGOTheLegendofZelda pic.twitter.com/NCl84ydZ3a Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) November 11, 2025 The short video clip recreates a scene from the game, with a minifig of Link armed with his Hylian shield and Master Sword beside a tiny floating Navi fairy

Nintendo has announced the release date for its Animal Crossing-like sandbox game, Pokmon Pokopia

There's plenty of great gifts for the gamer in your life in 2025, from the Switch 2 to the PS5 Pro, and we've got picks to suit every budget

It looks like Nintendo's 'Zelda' partnership with Lego is going back to 'Ocarina of Time'.

Nintendo and The Pokmon Company are trying something a little different with Pokmon Pokopia

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Earlier this year, 8Bitdo released a new version of this $70 controller, aptly called the Ultimate 2 Bluetooth . We rated it as one of the best controllers for the Nintendo Switch 2

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Walmart+ itself offers myriad additional benefits like early access to Black Friday deals, free shipping on orders over $35, discounts on gas, free online veterinary care . Earlier this year, Walmart+ subscribers got first dibs on the Nintendo Switch 2 at the retailer

Nintendo gear is always sought after during the holiday shopping season, but this year likely more so than others

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I've even managed to tear myself away from Football Manager 26 for long enough to tell you about some of them. Barely a week goes by without a fun theme event taking place on Steam and one that runs until November 10 is also going down on the Nintendo eShop

The Verge's Ash Parrish writes: Nintendo has released a new store app on Android and iOS giving users the ability to purchase hardware, accessories, and games for the Switch and Switch 2

An anonymous reader shares a report: Nintendo has always been a company willing to try just about anything

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In the meantime, weve added testing notes on a few other emulation-focused handhelds as well as a couple new portable PCs like the ASUS ROG Xbox Ally X. Table of contents Best handheld gaming devices for 2025 What about the Nintendo Switch 2? Other gaming handhelds we've tested What to know about the gaming handheld market Best handheld gaming devices for 2025 What about the Nintendo Switch 2? Sam Rutherford for Engadget Read our full Nintendo Switch 2 review The new Nintendo Switch 2 is already more popular than any of the handhelds above, but we havent made it a formal pick in this guide since it exists in its own world

As with the release of any new hardware for a new console generation, the previous generation gets slowly left behind. And that sounds like what Nintendo has in mind for the first generation Switch, as the company focuses its business and development focus in the new console handheld hybrid

While rhythm games aren't as big as they used to be, they never fully left the indie scene, and they could be primed for a bit of a comeback in 2026. Nintendo plans to release a new entry in its Rhythm Heaven series, Rhythm Heaven Groove , in 2026, and Epic Games continues to support Fortnite Festival with new songs

This is a fun short that makes some lighthearted jabs at the game while describing some of its features and oh no Im probably going to sucked back in to playing it again even before developer Kenny Sun adds some extra stuff to it at some point. Ball x Pit is out now on Steam, PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch and Switch 2

The first paid DLC for Pokemon Legends: Z-A arrives on December 10 , which is a mere seven weeks after the game originally hit store shelves . Mega Dimension costs $30, which might pour more gasoline on the "Nintendo charges too much" fire

Perhaps the biggest news here is Camera Play integration. This is a feature exclusive to Nintendo's new console and it leverages a connected camera to throw up the faces of players under their avatars

Nintendo is officially rolling out a new app for Android and iOS called the Nintendo Store App

To remedy that, Atari and developer Digital Eclipse are releasing another paid expansion for the retro collection. Its called The Namco Legendary Pack and it will be available on November 13 on PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch and Steam for $8

Nintendo finally has a store app in the US on Android.

When it was first announced , the PlayStation Portal was sort of a joke. The Nintendo Switch was a megahit, and many PlayStation fans had long hoped Sony would respond with a new handheld of its own

Nintendo has been a bit more focused on mobile apps in recent years, having released the likes of Nintendo Today! and Nintendo Music (not to mention games like Fire Emblem Shadows )

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Amazon has given the Nintendo Switch 2 Mario Kart World bundle a 20 price cut ahead of Black Friday

If you're like us, Nintendo holds a special place in your heart thanks to iconic characters like Mario, Peach and Donkey Kong and multiple generations of best-selling consoles

A new year is coming... time to shuffle off and try again! The Balatro 2026 Wall Calendar is available now: https://t.co/EHlzJDOIIm pic.twitter.com/ugnooDdLoW Fangamer (@Fangamer) November 4, 2025 Its silly, ever-so-slightly disturbing and most importantly all for a great cause, as Nintendo Life noted

Samsung just announced the P9 Express series of microSD Express cards , which are primarily intended for use with the Switch 2 console. This is a good thing, as Nintendo's latest console only works with microSD Express cards and, to be honest, there aren't that many options out there for consumers

Nintendo's lawsuit against Palworld just hit a snag

Nintendo has boosted its Switch 2 sales forecast for the current fiscal year, meaning it could top first year sales of the original Switch

Nintendo Switch 2 sales aren't slowing down as we near the holidays, with units still flying off shelves

Most microSD cards are fast enough for boosting storage space and making simple file transfers, but some provide a little more value than others. If youve got a device that still accepts microSD cards whether its an older gaming handheld , the new Nintendo Switch 2 , a dash cam, a drone or an Android tablet weve scoured the market and put close to 20 top contenders through a number of benchmark tests

Nintendo is riding a wave of momentum after launching its latest console called the Switch 2.

TOKYO (Reuters) -Nintendo on Tuesday hiked its operating profit forecast by 16% to 370 billion yen ($2.45 billion) for the financial year ending March 2026

When you sign up for the new Verizon home internet Gigabit plan, you'll be eligible to get a free Nintendo Switch or a free year of Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+ (with ads) - but this deal ends this week.

The cheapest dual-screen emulation handheld is now available for pre-order.

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We're excited to get our hands on some of the newest Switch 2 accessories (more on those below), but plenty of our favorite classics are compatible with the Switch 2 as well as older versions of the console. These are our current favorite Nintendo Switch 2 accessories, and we'll add to this list over time as we test out new gear

The Nintendo Switch 2 is here, and that means lots of people will have to buy a new microSD card

Perhaps even more disappointing, Anbernic revealed the full specs of the RG DS, which will run on an RK3568 chip. The chip should handle Nintendo DS emulation without a problem, but it will likely struggle to run even the least-intensive 3DS titles

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Nintendo has, in a very rare moment, seen one of its patent claims against the developers of Palworld, Pocketpair, get rejected by Japan’s Patent Office

Samsung finally launches the P9 Express microSD Express cards, available in 256GB and 512GB options, for Nintendo's latest Switch 2 handheld gaming console

It charges the Scape inductively, so there's no need to align any charging pins, and it cleverly houses the headset's 2.4GHz wireless transmitter. When connected to your main PC, the dongle can sit inside the dock, ready to go when you want to use it with your PlayStation 5, PS4, Nintendo Switch or another PC or Mac (sorry, Microsoft fans, there's no Xbox support)