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New Super Mario Galaxy Movie Trailer Blasts Off For A Cosmic Adventure

Mario's next movie is out of this world.

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Hyrule Warriors: Age Of Imprisonment Review - Link To The Past

A few issues hold it back, but Age of Imprisonment marks a high point for the series, iterating on its hack-and-slash combat with depth and variety.

GameSpot Nov 6

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Animal Crossing: New Horizons Is Finally Getting New Content, Switch 2 Upgrade

Meanwhile, the original Switch game is getting a free update at the same time.

GameSpot Oct 30

Games • Nintendo

Best Starter Pokemon To Pick In Pokemon Legends: Z-A

Will you pick Chikorita, Totodile, or Tepig as your starter Pokemon in Pokemon Legends: Z-A?

GameSpot Oct 16

Games • Nintendo

Pokemon Legends: Z-A Tips: 16 Things You Need To Know Before You Play

We've got numerous Pokemon Legends: Z-A tips to help you as you explore the dazzling city of Lumiose.

GameSpot Oct 16

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Pokemon Legends: Z-A Review - A Battle Revolution

Pokemon Legends: Z-A successfully translates its iconic battle system to real-time, but its visuals and presentation leave a lot to be desired.

GameSpot Oct 16

Games • Nintendo

Super Mario Galaxy And Galaxy 2 Are Still Peak 3D Platforming

The remastered Galaxy games hold up beautifully on modern hardware, showcasing an overflowing font of creative platforming ideas.

GameSpot Sep 30

Games • Nintendo

One Year Ago, Zelda Showed Going Smaller Can Still Mean Going Bigger

Breath of the Wild's vision for a creativity-driven approach works, even when the world itself is small and cute.

GameSpot Sep 26

Games • Pokémon

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Legends: Z-A Is Reinventing Pokemon Battles And I Couldn't Be More Thrilled

After an extended hands-on preview, Pokemon Legends: Z-A could be a leap forward for the long-running series.

GameSpot Sep 24

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Metroid Prime 4: Beyond Finally Gets A Release Date And A Batman Motorcycle

A new trailer also reveals Samus riding a motorbike called Vi-O-La.

GameSpot Sep 12

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Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave Coming To Switch 2, May Tie Back Into Three Houses

Nintendo's tactical-RPG series is making a comeback.

GameSpot Sep 12

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Switch Online Expansion Pass Is Adding Nintendo's Biggest Flop, Virtual Boy

You can play the Virtual Boy! As long as you get the special accessory that puts the Switch right in front of your face.

GameSpot Sep 12

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Nintendo Direct September 2025: All The Biggest Announcements

Here's a closer look at everything Nintendo announced during its 60-minute Direct livestream.

GameSpot Sep 12

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Kirby Star-Crossed World Review - Forgotten Land Gets Bigger, Slightly Better

Kirby and the Forgotten Land was already a stellar Switch game, and Star-Crossed World adds more of the same.

GameSpot Sep 2

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Nintendo Direct Could Happen Very Soon

The next Nintendo Direct may be right around the corner.

GameSpot Sep 2

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Nintendo Direct Coming This September - Report

The next Direct could happen right in time for Mario's 40th anniversary.

GameSpot Aug 25

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Kirby Air Riders: 16 Things We Just Learned About The Switch 2 Racing Game

Kirby Air Riders is out in November, and game director Masahiro Sakurai shared plenty of new details on it.

GameSpot Aug 20

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Pokemon Champions Will Be The Main VGC Game At The World Championships In 2026

Mega Evolution will also feature in the games first set of ranked rules.

GameSpot Aug 18

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Pokemon Legends: Z-A Is Getting Four-Player Battles

Up to four players can take part in Z-A Battle Club.

GameSpot Aug 18

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Kirby Air Riders Nintendo Direct Coming Tuesday, Will Run A Whopping 45 Minutes

Sakurai himself will be hosting the presentation.

GameSpot Aug 18

Games • Pokémon

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Pokemon Champions Could Unlock The Best Part Of Pokemon For Everyone

The upcoming official Pokemon battle simulator could bring the competitive scene to a much bigger audience if done right.

GameSpot Aug 18

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Pokemon Legends: Z-A Shakes Up Pokemon's Combat For The First Time In Decades

Pokemon Legends: Z-A takes some big swings with the tried-and-true formula, and they could pay off.

GameSpot Aug 15

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Drag X Drive Review-In-Progress

The multiplayer-focused sports game from Nintendo has a novel control scheme but is tiring and feels imprecise.

GameSpot Aug 13

Games • Nintendo

It's Time Paper Mario Got A Remake

The original Paper Mario is 25 years old, and still holds up beautifully.

GameSpot Aug 11

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All The Switch And Switch 2 Games To Play Right Now From August Indie World

As usual, the brief Indie World presentation for Switch and Switch 2 included a handful of games and demos you can play right now.

GameSpot Aug 7

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Nintendo Indie World Showcase August 2025: All The Biggest Announcements

For fans of smaller and quirkier games, here's a closer look at several new games on the way to the Switch 2 and Switch consoles.

GameSpot Aug 7

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Nintendo Indie World Showcase Set For This Thursday

Please don't place any bets on Hollow Knight: Silksong showing up.

GameSpot Aug 5

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Metroid Prime 4 Is Still Scheduled To Launch Within The Next 150 Days

Only a few more months to go for Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, Nintendo Says.

GameSpot Aug 4

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Nintendo Increasing Price Of Switch And Other Devices In The US

Nintendo also warns that it cannot rule out a price increase for the Switch 2.

GameSpot Aug 1

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All The New Switch Games & Demos Released Today After July 2025 Nintendo Direct

The Switch 2 and the original Switch have a few new games and demos that are currently available on the eShop following today's Partner Showcase.

GameSpot Jul 31

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Octopath Traveler 0 Revealed And It Already Has A Release Date

Square Enix announces a new entry in the series for Switch and Switch 2.

GameSpot Jul 31

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Nintendo Direct July 2025: All The Biggest Announcements

Here's a closer look at everything that was announced during the July 2025 Nintendo Direct.

GameSpot Jul 31

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Mario Kart World's Latest Update Might Solve Your Intermission-Race Woes

Plus a large number of other quality-of-life improvements and fixes.

GameSpot Jul 30

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Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase For July 2025: Start Time And How To Watch

The long-rumored July Nintendo Direct is coming right at the buzzer.

GameSpot Jul 30

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The Legend Of Zelda Live-Action Film Lead Actors Confirmed By Nintendo

Nintendo has found its Link and Zelda.

GameSpot Jul 17

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GameStop Auctioning Off The Stapler That Damaged A Switch 2 On Launch Day

The gaming retail chain is making lemonade out of a lemon for Children's Miracle Network.

GameSpot Jul 10

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Sleuths Think Smash Bros., Donkey Kong 64, And More Are Headed To Switch Online

At least five more N64 additions may have been accidentally revealed (if you squint).

GameSpot Jul 7

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Nintendo Addresses Concerns Over Switch 2's Price Keeping Kids From Getting It

The Switch 2 launched at a hefty $450, a price point that has some investors concerned over how that might affect younger players.

GameSpot Jul 7

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Nintendo May Use "Shorter Development Periods" On Some Games To Offset Costs

The Mario maker is looking at numerous ways to deal with the continuous problem of higher development costs.

GameSpot Jul 7

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Let's Rank What Matters Most In Mario Kart World: The Food

Playing Mario Kart World builds up quite the appetite, but fortunately it also has tons of tasty snacks

GameSpot Jul 3

Games • Nintendo

Donkey Kong Bananza Looks Like The Mario Odyssey Successor No One Expected

Sporting a goofy sense of humor and mechanics that reward curiosity and experimentation, this is the most ambitious DK has been in years.

GameSpot Jul 1

Games • Zelda

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Switch 2's Zelda Notes Feature Misses The Point Of The Games

The new companion app for Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom offers some helpful functions, but also diminishes the thrill of discovery.

GameSpot Jun 30

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Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition Is A Great Showcase For The Switch 2

New tech for Cyberpunk's tech

GameSpot Jun 25

Games • Nintendo

Here's Why Your Nintendo Switch 2 Display Looks So Blurry

Testing on the Nintendo Switch 2 display has determined why you might be seeing some incredibly blurry gameplay.

GameSpot Jun 25

Games • Nintendo

Mario Kart World's Vibes-Based Free Roam Is Perfect

Mario Kart World isn't an open-world racing game and I love that it isn't.

GameSpot Jun 20

Games • Nintendo

Here's Why HDR Might Look Worse On Your Switch 2

There are a few issues with the way Nintendo has implemented HDR on the Switch 2.

GameSpot Jun 20

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Donkey Kong: Bananza - Everything We Just Learned About The Switch 2 Exclusive

From the surprise appearance of a fan-favorite Super Mario character to powerful transformations, here's everything we just learned about Bananza.

GameSpot Jun 18

Games • Nintendo

Donkey Kong Bananza Raises The Possibility Of A DK Multiverse

Hear me out: Cranky Kong and young Pauline should not coexist.

GameSpot Jun 18

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Donkey Kong Bananza Nintendo Direct Confirmed For Wednesday

It’s a Bananza bonanza!

GameSpot Jun 16

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Nintendo Switch 2 Review - It's A Switch, Too

The successor to one of Nintendo's most popular pieces of hardware is a refined, premium version of what lots of gamers already loved.

GameSpot Jun 12

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Splatoon Raiders Spin-Off Game Announced For Nintendo Switch 2

A Switch 2-exclusive Splatoon spin-off has players in the role of a mechanic exploring a mysterious set of islands with the members of Deep Cut.

GameSpot Jun 10

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Mario Kart World Review - A Worthy Marquee Launch Game

Mario Kart World expands on almost everything that made Mario Kart 8 such an enduring success, laying the foundation for years of raucous racing.

GameSpot Jun 9

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Live-Action Zelda Movie Delayed By Nintendo

The film will not make it out on time.

GameSpot Jun 9

Games • Nintendo

Best Nintendo Switch 2 Games At Launch

Here's an early look at the best games to play on Nintendo's new hybrid console on launch day.

GameSpot Jun 5

Games • Nintendo

Love Weird Lil Guys? Mario Kart World Is The Game For You

Cow was the eureka moment that opened the floodgates to all kinds of unconventional Mario Kart racers, and I love them.

GameSpot Jun 3

Games • Nintendo

Nintendo Switch 2 GameChat Feels Better Than It Looks

GameChat definitely isn't a marquee game-changer for Switch 2. But it's smartly designed enough to justify its existence as a nice-to-have feature.

GameSpot Jun 3

Games • Nintendo

Switch 2 Welcome Tour Is A Surprising STEM Showpiece (But Should Be Free)

The Switch 2 Welcome Tour could be a neat, approachable way for students to learn concepts of industrial design--but only if they see it.

GameSpot Jun 3

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Don't Remove Switch 2's Protective Film, Nintendo Says

Nintendo placed a protective film over Switch 2's screen, and the gaming company strongly recommends leaving it alone.

GameSpot Jun 2

Games • Nintendo

Nintendo Switch 2 Launch Week Restocks - Where To Buy The Console On Launch Day

If you weren't able to secure a Switch 2 console preorder, you'll have chances both in stores and online during launch week.

GameSpot Jun 2

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Nintendo Switch System Update Out Now, Here Are The Patch Notes

The new 20.1.0 update makes some small tweaks to the interface to better match the upcoming Switch 2.

GameSpot May 28

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Pokemon Legends: Z-A Launches In October, Nintendo Switch 2 Edition Detailed

The next Pokemon Legends adventure will drop this fall.

GameSpot May 28

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F-Zero Is Going Through A Quiet Resurgence

Between F-Zero 99's updates and a regular stream of re-releases, Nintendo's forgotten racing series is suddenly more prominent than it's been in years

GameSpot May 28

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Switch 2 Consoles Seem To Already Be In People's Hands

Check out an early unboxing video for the Switch 2.

GameSpot May 28

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Mario Kart World - 14 New Details Nintendo Just Revealed

Nintendo has revealed a boatload of new information about Mario Kart World.

GameSpot May 21

Games • Nintendo

Switch 2's Bravely Default Remaster Rings In 3DS Nostalgia Era With A Great RPG

The retro-throwback RPG looks beautiful in some ways, and charmingly rudimentary in others.

GameSpot May 16

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Nintendo Reveals A Switch 2 Setting That Prevents Its Battery From Deteriorating

Make sure you turn on this Nintendo Switch 2 setting if you don't want your battery to deteriorate as fast.

GameSpot May 12

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Nintendo Switch's Latest Update Disables Popular Game-Sharing Loophole

Switch owners have lost a helpful way to share online-enabled games thanks to the latest hardware update.

GameSpot May 5

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These Nintendo Switch 2 Titles Have The Full Game On The Game Card

Only certain physical releases for Nintendo Switch 2 will contain the entire game on the Game Card. These are all of the ones confirmed so far.

GameSpot Apr 29

Games • Nintendo

You Won't Find Switch 2 Consoles On Amazon, But You Can Get Games & Gear

Here's why only select Nintendo Switch 2 products are available at Amazon right now.

GameSpot Apr 28

Games • Nintendo

Getting A Switch 2 Was A Chaotic, Stressful Mess

The floodgates opened, and online retailers nearly buckled under the surge of Switch 2 seekers.

GameSpot Apr 24

Games • Nintendo

Did Nintendo Justify Mario Kart World's $80 Price?

The Nintendo Direct focused on Mario Kart had some neat features but didn't exactly make the case for a steep price increase.

GameSpot Apr 18

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Nintendo Switch 2 Console Preorders Sold Out At All Major Retailers

The Switch 2 will still cost $450 on its own or $500 in a bundle with Mario Kart World when it launches on June 5.

GameSpot Apr 18

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Mario Kart World For Switch 2: Release Date, $80 Price, And Everything We Know

Mario Kart World is the Switch 2's marquee launch title.

GameSpot Apr 17

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Battle Mode Is Back In Mario Kart World, Two Minigames Confirmed

The Switch 2 launch title is bringing back balloon-based battles.

GameSpot Apr 17

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Mario Kart World Lets Players Rewind If They Make A Mistake

A helpful new Mario Kart World feature will allow players to rewind if they mess up while racing.

GameSpot Apr 17

Games • Nintendo

This Switch 2 Game Was Announced Before Its Developers Even Had A Dev Kit

Mouse Work is built around the mouse capabilities of Nintendo Switch 2's controllers, but its developer doesn't even have a Switch 2 dev kit yet.

GameSpot Apr 14

Games • Nintendo

Fed Up With Switch 2 Scalpers, Nintendo Fans Are Fighting Back

Nintendo fans are mobilizing to report scalpers on sites like eBay.

GameSpot Apr 11

Games • Nintendo

Super Nintendo World's Donkey Kong Country Brings Pure Joy To Epic Universe

With Donkey Kong's Mine-Cart Madness and Yoshi Adventurer, Epic Universe features new ways to play and win at Super Nintendo World.

GameSpot Apr 11

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Nintendo Switch 2 GameCube Controller Has One Major Limitation

The new GameCube controller features some nice upgrades, but there's a major drawback to it.

GameSpot Apr 9

Games • Nintendo

Is The Nintendo Switch 2 Really That Expensive? A History Of Console Prices

The announcement of the Nintendo Switch 2 and its $450 price point has raised more than a few eyebrows, but is it actually that expensive?

GameSpot Apr 8

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Nintendo Defends Mario Kart World's $80 Price Tag

Nintendo calculated the price based on the content and the value.

GameSpot Apr 7

Games • Nintendo

Switch 2 Hands-On: More Of The Same, But It Can Still Surprise You

We got to go hands-on with the Switch 2 hardware, the upgraded Zelda games, Welcome Tour, and more.

GameSpot Apr 3

Games • Nintendo

Mario Kart World Hands-On: The Conservative Switch 2 Gets A Bold Sequel

The newest Mario Kart is just full of delightful surprises, from busy interconnected raceways to adorable costumes to a cow aptly named Cow.

GameSpot Apr 3

Games • Nintendo

Metroid Prime 4: Beyond Hands-On: Facing 18 Years Of Expectations

Metroid Prime 4 isn't a revolutionary step for the series, but Retro appears poised to deliver a sequel with great looks and smart improvements.

GameSpot Apr 3

Games • Nintendo

Donkey Kong Bananza Hands-On: Red Faction Gorilla

A new Donkey Kong platformer asks profound questions. What if ape hit? What if ape hit real hard, break stuff?

GameSpot Apr 3

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All The Nintendo Switch 2 Games (Confirmed And Rumored) So Far

The Switch 2 Nintendo Direct has aired, and over 40 games have already been confirmed for the platform.

GameSpot Apr 2

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Nintendo Switch 2 Game Prices Reach Staggering $80

Mario Kart World has dethroned The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom as Nintendo's priciest game that doesn't include a physical accessory.

GameSpot Apr 2

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Switch 2 Release Date, Price, Launch Games, And Everything Else We Know

Nintendo has officially revealed the Switch 2 and confirmed lots of details about it.

GameSpot Apr 2

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Switch 2 Upgrades Of Zelda: Breath Of The Wild And Tears Of The Kingdom Revealed

With a new Zelda Notes feature via the Nintendo Switch app

GameSpot Apr 2

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New Donkey Kong Game Bananza Coming To Switch 2 In July

The next entry in the main 3D DK series, Donkey Kong Bananza, has been announced.

GameSpot Apr 2

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From Software Announces The Duskbloods, A New RPG Exclusive To Switch 2

From Software has announced a new RPG, The Duskbloods, exclusive to the Switch 2 console.

GameSpot Apr 2

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Nintendo Switch 2 Will Support HDR, 4K, And 120fps

The veil has been lifted on the Nintendo Switch 2 hardware.

GameSpot Apr 2

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Mario Kart 9 Officially Confirmed For Switch 2 As Mario Kart World

First teased during the Nintendo Switch 2 reveal, Mario Kart 9 was officially unveiled during the April Switch 2 Direct livestream.

GameSpot Apr 2

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Switch 2 Nintendo Direct April 2025: All The Biggest Announcements

Here's everything that Nintendo revealed during its big Switch 2 Direct livestream.

GameSpot Apr 2

Movies • Nintendo

The Legend Of Zelda Live-Action Movie: Release Date And Everything We Know

A live-action movie based on Nintendo's Zelda series is coming with a Maze Runner director and Marvel producer on board.

GameSpot Mar 31

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New Pokemon: Legends Z-A Trailer Reveals Its Big Twist On Gameplay

Players will have to work their way up from Rank Z if they want to be the very best, like no one ever was.

GameSpot Mar 27

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Nintendo Switch Virtual Game Cards Will Let You Share Digital Games

Digital games are becoming Virtual Game Cards on Nintendo Switch consoles.

GameSpot Mar 27

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Metroid Prime 4: Beyond Gets Gameplay Deep Dive, Slick New Suit

Metroid Prime fans, your patience has been rewarded with a new trailer for the next Samus Aran adventure.

GameSpot Mar 27

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Nintendo Direct March 2025: All The Biggest Announcements

Here's everything that Nintendo revealed during its new Direct livestream.

GameSpot Mar 27

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Nintendo Direct Confirmed For Thursday

The rumored presentation will indeed air this week before the Switch 2 Direct.

GameSpot Mar 26

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PlayStation State Of Play November 2025: All The Biggest Announcements And Games

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