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fromEngadget
10 hours ago

Super Meat Boy 3D, coin-pushing chaos and other new indie games worth checking out

Indie game showcases are thriving, with new games and updates announced regularly.
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fromThe Verge
9 hours ago

Super Meat Boy 3D makes suffering fun

Super Meat Boy 3D retains the series' challenging platforming while introducing new 3D movement dynamics.
#nintendo
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fromThe Verge
3 days ago

Nintendo is weathering the storm

Nintendo remains successful in a struggling gaming industry by focusing on its strengths and maintaining a consistent release schedule.
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fromVulture
1 month ago

'If It Isn't Fun, It Goes'

Nintendo operates with deliberate secrecy, but rare insiders like Keza MacDonald reveal internal processes and Shigeru Miyamoto’s central creative influence.
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fromKotaku
1 day ago

Mario Galaxy Movie: The 7 Best Games To Play After Watching

Play classic Nintendo games on modern hardware for a nostalgic experience after watching The Super Mario Galaxy Movie.
Games
fromKotaku
23 hours ago

Princess Peach Was The Best Character In Super Mario Bros. 2

Nintendo characters experience surreal dreams, exemplified by the unique gameplay and characters in Super Mario Bros. 2.
Video games
fromThe Verge
3 days ago

Nintendo is weathering the storm

Nintendo remains successful in a struggling gaming industry by focusing on its strengths and maintaining a consistent release schedule.
#super-mario-galaxy
Film
fromThe Washington Post
1 day ago

What parents need to know about 'The Super Mario Galaxy Movie' and more

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie features Mario and Luigi in a fantasy adventure with action violence and some scary elements for younger audiences.
Film
fromKotaku
2 days ago

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Review: References With No Substance

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie lacks an engaging story, relying on familiar characters and visuals without originality or emotional depth.
Film
fromThe Washington Post
1 day ago

What parents need to know about 'The Super Mario Galaxy Movie' and more

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie features Mario and Luigi in a fantasy adventure with action violence and some scary elements for younger audiences.
Film
fromKotaku
2 days ago

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Review: References With No Substance

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie lacks an engaging story, relying on familiar characters and visuals without originality or emotional depth.
#super-mario
fromInverse
3 days ago
Independent films

'Super Mario Galaxy Movie' Post-Credits Explained: What Spinoffs Are Next?

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fromInverse
3 days ago

'Super Mario Galaxy Movie' Post-Credits Explained: What Spinoffs Are Next?

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie expands the franchise's lore and hints at future adventures beyond the Mushroom Kingdom.
Games
fromThe Verge
1 week ago

It's always a good time to revisit Super Mario Bros. Wonder

The new Switch 2 update enhances Super Mario Bros. Wonder with challenging levels and new powers, making it a great reason to revisit the game.
#super-mario-bros
Television
fromEngadget
4 days ago

The Super Mario Bros. cartoon is back, but looks really weird thanks to AI

MeTV Toons is airing old episodes of The Super Mario Bros. Super Show, but AI upscaling has negatively affected the visual quality.
Television
fromKotaku
4 days ago

They Brought Back The Super Mario Bros. Cartoon And Sloppified It With AI

MeTV began airing the Super Mario Bros Super Show, but AI upscaling has resulted in poor visual quality and altered details.
Video games
fromKotaku
2 days ago

Super Mario Bros. Fans Are Still Uncovering Secrets 40 Years Later

A new glitch using arbitrary code execution has been discovered in Super Mario Bros., potentially impacting future speedrunning techniques.
Television
fromEngadget
4 days ago

The Super Mario Bros. cartoon is back, but looks really weird thanks to AI

MeTV Toons is airing old episodes of The Super Mario Bros. Super Show, but AI upscaling has negatively affected the visual quality.
Television
fromKotaku
4 days ago

They Brought Back The Super Mario Bros. Cartoon And Sloppified It With AI

MeTV began airing the Super Mario Bros Super Show, but AI upscaling has resulted in poor visual quality and altered details.
Video games
fromKotaku
2 days ago

Super Mario Bros. Fans Are Still Uncovering Secrets 40 Years Later

A new glitch using arbitrary code execution has been discovered in Super Mario Bros., potentially impacting future speedrunning techniques.
Video games
fromKotaku
1 day ago

The Best Zelda-Like In Years Gets Close To Perfection

Minishoot' Adventures is a superb twin-stick metroidvania that excels in controls and gameplay, especially on Nintendo Switch and Switch 2.
fromwww.engadget.com
2 days ago

Apple Arcade just got two indie gems

Dredge+ is the complete edition of the game, with all released DLC content. This is pretty much a perfect video game that combines fishing with bone-chilling horror.
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fromKotaku
1 day ago

Cyberpunk, League Of Legends Games Suggest TCGs Are Having A Moment

PAX East 2026 featured a shift from video games to trading card games, particularly a TCG based on Cyberpunk 2077.
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fromVulture
3 days ago

'Are We Having Fun Yet?'

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie is visually overwhelming and chaotic, prioritizing fast-paced entertainment over meaningful engagement.
#game-informer
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fromGame Informer
4 days ago

The Video Games You Should Play This Weekend - April 3

Darth Clark returned to Game Informer, and The Super Mario Galaxy Movie was released, marking significant events in the gaming industry.
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fromGame Informer
4 weeks ago

The Video Games You Should Play This Weekend - March 6

Game Informer celebrates its one-year anniversary since its return and recommends weekend games for players to enjoy.
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fromKotaku
1 day ago

Is GTA 6's Long Development The Result Of A Complete Engine Rebuild? It's Probably More Complicated Than That

Grand Theft Auto 6's delay may be due to a complete rebuild of the Rage engine, according to a former Rockstar developer.
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fromKotaku
2 weeks ago

Switch 2 Has Just Received A Huge Upgrade For Switch 1 Games

Switch 2's new Handheld Mode Boost update enables original Switch games to run at TV-quality performance while undocked and plugged into AC power, eliminating the previous handheld performance limitation.
Video games
fromKotaku
1 day ago

Peak Devs Call Out Entitled Gamers Who Want Endless Free Updates

Endless support for games is not guaranteed; updates are considered a bonus, not a right.
#marathon
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fromKotaku
3 weeks ago

Marathon's First Big Update Is Basically Perfect

Marathon's first major post-launch update improves quality-of-life features and balances difficulty without removing core challenge.
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fromKotaku
4 days ago

Marathon Cracks Down On Cool Exploits To Make Things Fair

Bungie has removed the slide-canceling exploit in Marathon to maintain balanced gameplay and has updated the Outpost loot area.
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fromKotaku
2 days ago

Only Cowards Complain About The Knife Being OP In Marathon

The knife is considered overpowered in combat, prompting developers to consider adjustments in upcoming patches.
#pokemon
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fromKotaku
3 days ago

How A One-Off Pokemon Anime Gag Led To One Of The Best Games Of The Year - Kotaku

The butterfly effect of a small event in the Pokémon series led to significant developments, including Ditto's role in a major game.
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fromKotaku
2 weeks ago

Speedrunner Discovers Massive Glitch In Pokemon Switch Port

A new time skip exploit in Pokémon FireRed Switch has revitalized speedrunning records.
Games
fromKotaku
3 days ago

How A One-Off Pokemon Anime Gag Led To One Of The Best Games Of The Year - Kotaku

The butterfly effect of a small event in the Pokémon series led to significant developments, including Ditto's role in a major game.
Games
fromKotaku
2 weeks ago

Speedrunner Discovers Massive Glitch In Pokemon Switch Port

A new time skip exploit in Pokémon FireRed Switch has revitalized speedrunning records.
Games
fromKotaku
4 days ago

Mario Kart World Patch Adds New Mode, Much Needed Nerfs

The boomerang in Mario Kart World is nerfed, reducing its range and consecutive throws, while a new Bob-omb Blast Battle Mode is introduced.
Board games
fromMedium
2 weeks ago

Are games really "dumbing down"?

The Elder Scrolls evolved from a struggling franchise after failed games Battlespire and Redguard into one of gaming's most influential RPG series.
Video games
fromKotaku
3 days ago

Mario Galaxy Movie Exists Because Console Growth Is Tapped Out

Movies are becoming the primary introduction to Mario characters, reflecting a shift in how audiences engage with the franchise.
Games
fromKotaku
5 days ago

One Of The Rarest PlayStation Trophies Ever Was Just Unlocked

Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2+ on PS Vita is notoriously difficult, with a player finally earning its platinum trophy after a 10-hour livestream and a glitch.
fromEngadget
3 days ago

Mr. Resident Evil signs a deal with Mr. Stellar Blade

We believe we can respect each other as creators and make games together. And I think with Hyung-Tae, we can even enjoy the hard parts.... Seeing my own vision and ideals come into focus like this, and finding someone whose direction aligns so closely is something I've rarely experienced before in my career.
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#pokemon-pokopia
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fromKotaku
3 weeks ago

Pokemon Pokopia Essentially Has A Hidden 'God Mode'

Pokémon Pokopia rewards leisurely play, but unlocking Magnemite's Magnet Rise transformation through the Team Initiation Challenge provides powerful building tools including flight and multi-block manipulation.
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fromKotaku
3 weeks ago

Pokemon Pokopia Players Find Ways To Make Towns Run Themselves

Players are discovering automation techniques using laser sensors and water physics manipulation to streamline repetitive tasks in Pokémon town management systems.
Games
fromgizmodo.com
1 month ago

Pokemon Pokopia Review: The Game the Switch 2 Desperately Needs

Pokemon Pokopia reimagines the franchise by focusing on habitat restoration and creature care rather than battle-based gameplay, offering a compelling alternative that appeals to both Pokemon fans and series skeptics.
Board games
fromKotaku
3 weeks ago

Pokemon Pokopia Essentially Has A Hidden 'God Mode'

Pokémon Pokopia rewards leisurely play, but unlocking Magnemite's Magnet Rise transformation through the Team Initiation Challenge provides powerful building tools including flight and multi-block manipulation.
Games
fromKotaku
3 weeks ago

Pokemon Pokopia Players Find Ways To Make Towns Run Themselves

Players are discovering automation techniques using laser sensors and water physics manipulation to streamline repetitive tasks in Pokémon town management systems.
Games
fromgizmodo.com
1 month ago

Pokemon Pokopia Review: The Game the Switch 2 Desperately Needs

Pokemon Pokopia reimagines the franchise by focusing on habitat restoration and creature care rather than battle-based gameplay, offering a compelling alternative that appeals to both Pokemon fans and series skeptics.
fromKotaku
1 week ago

I Can't Stop Playing This Terrible Game, So Maybe It's Good?

Timber Rush is about numbers going up in the crudest way imaginable, a clicker game that barely even features clicking, in which you move your woodcutter side to side as increasing numbers of increasingly silly logs fly around the screen.
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fromKotaku
4 weeks ago

Pokopia's Pokemon Interactions Are One Of The Best Parts

Pokémon interact spontaneously with each other on your island, creating unscripted moments that showcase individual personalities and cross-type friendships.
Video games
fromKotaku
2 weeks ago

Switch 2 Handheld Boost Mode Battery Life Sucks But Is Worth It

Switch 2's Handheld Boost Mode runs original Switch games at docked quality in handheld mode, improving visuals significantly despite reducing battery life by 23 percent.
Games
fromGame Informer
2 weeks ago

The Video Games You Should Play This Weekend - March 20

Weekend video game recommendations include Crimson Desert, MLB The Show 26, and Ghost of Yōtei Legends.
Video games
fromThe Verge
2 weeks ago

Weird Nintendo never went away

Nintendo releases the Talking Flower, a whimsical toy that announces time and offers random positive affirmations without practical function, representing the company's playful side despite recent conservative decisions.
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fromArs Technica
2 weeks ago

Counter-Strike 2's new reload system could upend the entire game

Valve overhauled Counter-Strike 2's reload mechanic to discard remaining ammo instead of retaining it, requiring players to use full magazines and disrupting decades of established gameplay habits.
Video games
fromKotaku
2 weeks ago

First Big Marathon Patch Adds Cryo Archive And Tons Of Changes

Bungie released Marathon's largest patch featuring the new Cryo Archive end-game map, accessible through an ARG puzzle, alongside significant gameplay improvements including weapon balancing, audio fixes, and inventory management enhancements.
Games
fromKotaku
2 weeks ago

Pokemon Pokopia Is Better If You Don't Compare Yourself To Others

Life simulation games are designed for personal pacing; comparing your progress to others' elaborate creations diminishes enjoyment and creates unnecessary self-imposed pressure.
#nintendo-switch-2
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fromThe Verge
2 weeks ago

Nintendo Switch 2 update adds 'Handheld Boost Mode' for original Switch games

Nintendo's Switch 2 Handheld Boost Mode upgrades original Switch games to run at 1080p in handheld mode by forcing TV mode rendering, improving visuals from the previous 720p limitation.
Games
fromGame Informer
8 months ago

The Top 10 Nintendo Switch 2 Games

Nintendo Switch 2 has launched successfully with a strong library of native games and full backward compatibility with Switch 1 titles, establishing itself as a must-have console with numerous excellent games available.
Games
fromThe Verge
2 weeks ago

Nintendo Switch 2 update adds 'Handheld Boost Mode' for original Switch games

Nintendo's Switch 2 Handheld Boost Mode upgrades original Switch games to run at 1080p in handheld mode by forcing TV mode rendering, improving visuals from the previous 720p limitation.
Games
fromGame Informer
8 months ago

The Top 10 Nintendo Switch 2 Games

Nintendo Switch 2 has launched successfully with a strong library of native games and full backward compatibility with Switch 1 titles, establishing itself as a must-have console with numerous excellent games available.
Video games
fromKotaku
3 weeks ago

I Miss When Multiplayer Games Weren't Changing All The Time - Kotaku

A patch increasing gunshot volume in Marathon created a more aggressive multiplayer environment, prompting nostalgia for older games that remained static after release rather than undergoing constant balance changes.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Marathon is a stylishly merciless video game built for cut-throat times

Marathon is an extraction shooter from Bungie featuring visually striking alien environments and brutal gameplay mechanics, arriving after delays and controversies to prove itself as Sony's major investment.
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fromKotaku
3 weeks ago

Nintendo Details New Features For Super Mario Bros. Wonder

Super Mario Bros. Wonder Switch 2 edition adds Bellabel Park hub with extensive multiplayer modes, training challenges, and new gameplay approaches to the original game for $80.
Video games
fromKotaku
3 weeks ago

Marathon Players Have Invented Drone Warfare

Marathon players discovered they can attach claymore mines to Thief's drone, creating a devastating remote-controlled explosive weapon capable of eliminating entire squads.
fromInverse
2 months ago

Could 2026 Be The Best Year For RPGS Ever?

The last five years have seen a tremendous resurgence of role-playing games, from the turn-based masterpieces of Baldur's Gate 3 and Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, to the action-packed Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth. And staggeringly, it looks like that trend is set to continue well into 2026. While there's undoubtedly a handful of games we don't know about, even what we do have looks like it's going to make this another banner year for RPGs.
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fromKotaku
4 weeks ago

Pokemon Pokopia Review In Progress: More Than An Animal Crossing-Like

Its overarching mystery of a seemingly post-apocalyptic Kanto region in which humanity has disappeared is the sort of gripping, dark, almost visual novel-esque premise Pokémon fans haven't gotten before. It makes me willing to build a house in hopes that I'll find extra lore drops everywhere, even in the art that's hanging on the walls.
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fromKotaku
4 weeks ago

Marathon Players Smuggled Powerful Loot From The Beta Into Game

In Marathon, if you drop a piece of gear for a teammate and you all extract successfully, you get that gear back. This is intended to make it hard to trade gear with other players permanently, which could likely be used by some to sell rare loot. It also encourages players to share guns with squadmates to ensure everyone gets out alive.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

Pokemon Pokopia review collectible creatures create their own perfect world

Pokopia, a new Pokemon spin-off, explores environmental restoration by having players rebuild a ruined town as Ditto, learning from Pokemon and gradually restoring habitats to attract new species.
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fromEngadget
1 month ago

Three retro Mario titles are coming to Nintendo Switch Online on Mario Day

Nintendo releases three retro Mario games on Switch Online on March 10: Mario Clash and Mario's Tennis for Virtual Boy, and Mario Vs. Donkey Kong for Game Boy Advance.
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fromKotaku
1 month ago

Datamine Hints More Pokemon Games Could Come To Switch

Dataminers discovered that Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen's emulator supports Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald ROMs, suggesting Nintendo may release these classic GBA games on Switch.
#mario-tennis
#mario-tennis-fever
#mario-kart-world
fromGameSpot
2 months ago

The Best New Co-Op Games From The Last 6 Months

The best new co-op games are those that do something a bit different, offering more than a single-player experience with another player thoughtlessly tacked on. These multiplayer games account for groups of friends all wanting their own role, with a shared goal in sight and plenty of chaos on the path to getting there.
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fromGame Informer
1 month ago

The Video Games You Should Play This Weekend - January 16

A rare lull before big releases lets players focus on live-service updates, classics, demos, and finishing 2025 games while offering weekend recommendations and a weekly recap.
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 months ago

Super Mario, Sonic and Lara Croft: Video game icons celebrate milestone anniversaries

They've never all appeared together at once, except on lists of video game legends. And, surely, in the dreams of some gamers. They would certainly make a peculiar group: a mustachioed plumber, a fearless archeologist, a lightning-fast hedgehog, a warrior and a princess, a monkey in a tie, a marsupial in jeans and a strange yellow rodent. Outlandish, to those unfamiliar with them. But for those who know of their existence, these creatures are global icons.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

The 15 best games to play on the Nintendo Switch in 2026

The original Nintendo Switch still offers a diverse, essential library of 15 standout games across multiple genres worth playing in 2026.
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fromGameSpot
1 month ago

The Best Co-Op Games For Four Player Game Nights

Four-player co-op offers an ideal balance for multiplayer sessions, delivering diverse cooperative experiences that reward communication, coordination, and teamwork across varied game styles.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Mewgenics review infinite ways to skin a cat

Mewgenics is a brutal roguelike about mutated, perma-death cats that combines squad-based dungeon runs with emergent pet-sim breeding and dark, tasteless humor.
fromKotaku
2 months ago

Every Old Game Deserves A 60FPS Update

Returning to old games isn't always easy. Depending on how old the game is, you might run into various problems, including unusual controls or compatibility issues. Another common point of friction you might encounter is an older game running poorly. This can make it a slog to replay some of the modern classics, even if they're just a decade or so old. So I'm happy to see Ubisoft going back and updating performance in games like Far Cry Primal and Assassin's Creed Unity.
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fromEngadget
1 month ago

The Switch 2-exclusive co-op adventure Orbitals launches this summer

Orbitals is a retro anime-inspired two-player puzzle adventure coming to Switch 2 in summer 2026, emphasizing stylish 90s visuals and cooperative gameplay.
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fromKotaku
2 months ago

Fruit Barely Heals You In Smash Bros. Because Of Science - Kotaku

Smash Bros. food heals by calorie order; Assassin's Creed Shadows missed PS5 top downloads; AI age verification is erasing Roblox histories.
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fromKotaku
2 months ago

Game Freak Addresses Concern About How Its Non-Pokemon RPG Runs

Game Freak prioritizes delivering a specific gameplay experience, focusing on optimization and bug fixing to ensure performance rather than maximum graphical fidelity.
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fromWIRED
2 months ago

Board Is Tabletop Tablet Gaming-but With Physical Pieces

Board is a physical-digital hybrid gaming system aimed at children, offering varied launch titles, mixed family reception, and uncertain future content pricing and durability.
fromGameSpot
2 months ago

The Best Roblox Survival Games To Play Endlessly

The best overall Roblox games encompass every type of genre and gameplay experience imaginable, including even survival games. That's right, if you are looking for the best Roblox survival games, you will find they are some of the most profoundly engaging and memorable experiences on the entire platform.
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