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Guide 50 Best NES Games Of All Time
As rated by you
Remember, this is a dynamic list that's updated in real-time according to each game's User Rating in our database. If you haven't rated the ones you've played, feel free to rate any of the games below and potentially alter the ranking. Enjoy! The Nintendo Entertainment System, or NES (ness? nezz? enn-eee-ess?), is the archetypal...
Guide Pikmin Timeline Story Recap - What Happened Before Pikmin 4?
Whocotate?
It has been over seven long years of waiting, but we are finally nearing the official release of Pikmin 4. The game sprouts on Switch on 21st July and there's even a free demo out now, so you can start getting (re)acquainted with the plucking and chucking mechanics that have defined the series for the past 22 years. It was playing...
Guide Persona 5 Tactica Characters - Every Playable Hero Revealed So Far
Every Persona character revealed so far
After being accidentally revealed before the Xbox Showcase at Summer Games Fest 2023, Atlus confirmed that not only was Persona 5 Tactica a real thing, but it would be coming to Switch on 17th November. As the name suggests, this is a tactical RPG based on the fifth entry in the Persona series, where you...
Update: Day 2 brings new deals!
Update: It's now the second and final day of Amazon's Prime Day 2023 event. We'll continue to update this page with all of today's new deals, so keep checking back! Today's the day – Amazon Prime Day is finally upon us, offering up lots of great deals and discounts for fans of Nintendo and gaming in general. The...
Guide Pokémon GO: How To Catch Shiny Mew - All-In-One #151 Masterwork Research Tasks & Rewards
Nobody like Mew
As a part of the Pokémon GO 7th Anniversary celebrations, Niantic announced a special Masterwork Research event called All-in-One #151, the reward from which is an encounter with a Shiny Mew. Of course, a Pokémon of this rarity was always going to be a hot item and while the path to this encounter is one that is relatively clear,...
Guide Upcoming Nintendo Switch Games And Accessories For July And August 2023
Including Pikmin 4!
The summer's usually a quieter time for new releases as we await the holiday season rush (Nintendo's October and November are already taken care of), but that means for now, we can really concentrate on quality over quantity. We've been busy rounding up our usual selection of games headed to retail in the coming weeks, including...
Step aside, 2003 GameFAQ
Will you be playing Story of Seasons: A Wonderful Life? Or are you, perhaps, one of the original fans of the GameCube/PS2 game? Either way, we know what you need: A ton of tips, tricks, and hints to get past the game's special little idiosyncrasies, and into the heart of this charming farming game. (We would like it to be...
Guide Best Nintendo 64 Platformers - Every N64 3D Platformer, Ranked By You
Golden years
The launch of Super Mario 64 ushered in what is now commonly referred to as the Golden Age of 3D platformers. In the years before the arrival of online gaming when first-person shooters came to dominate the console landscape for a period, these colourful solo experiences represented the medium's adventures into a new frontier, with...
Guide Best Nintendo Switch Remakes And Remasters
Remake you feel my love
Updated with Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door and Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord. Enjoy! It used to be the case that, if you missed out on a particular game, your only way to catch up was to buy the original console and the original game. Then, thanks to services like the Virtual Console, you could emulate...
Guide Best Indiana Jones Games, Ranked - Switch And Nintendo Platforms
Fortune and glory, kid
Indiana Jones returned to cinemas in 2023 for one final crack of the whip. While rewatching the movies and whistling that John Williams theme as we awaited Harrison Ford's return in The Dial of Destiny, we found ourselves looking back at Indy's video game library. By our count, there have been a total of 15 Indy games released...
Guide Every Nintendo Switch Online Sega Genesis / Mega Drive Game Ranked
All the Sega Mega Drive games, ranked by you
Remember, the ranking below is dynamic and will change according to each game's User Rating in our database. If you haven't previously, feel free to rate the new games and let's see where they settle on the list. Enjoy! The selection of Sega Mega Drive / Genesis games that form part of the 'Expansion...
Guide Best Game Gear Sonic Games, Ranked By You
Drop dashing into Origins
With the release of Sonic Origins Plus on the Switch, Sonic fans can now not only play as the severely underutilised Amy in all four mainline titles, but there are now 12 Game Gear Sonic games to peruse and play at your leisure from the compilation's 'Missions' menu. Now, we're probably never going to recommend playing the...
Guide Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom: Riogok Shrine Walkthrough - Force Transfer
Force it through
Riogok Shrine is one of the many Zonai Shrines dotted around Hyrule in Tears of the Kingdom, and one that'll require the deft use of several skills. While you'll need to be quick with your actions, this is actually a fairly straightforward Shrine. Here's how to find Riogok Shrine and how to conquer the "Force Transfer" challenge...
Guide Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1 - All Games, Everything You Need To Know
Metal Gear..?! It can't be!
After an announcement during the June 2023 Nintendo Direct, Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1 is now available on the Nintendo Switch. It marks the first instance Konami's flagship franchise has been on a Nintendo system since Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater 3D on the 3DS back in 2012. Not only that, but it's...
Guide Best Switch Games In Nintendo's Hyper Max eShop Sale (North America)
Update: Sale ends this weekend
Update: The Hyper Max eShop Sale ends on 25th June, so make sure you check out our favourite games that have been discounted. We're on the cusp of summer in the Northern Hemisphere, which means it's time for summer sales! Nintendo is running Switch eShop sales around the globe, but that doesn't mean the same games...
Guide Best Switch Games In Nintendo's eShop Summer Sale (Europe)
Update #2: Ends this weekend!
Update 2: You've only got a few more days to snap up some cheap Switch games on the eShop. the sale ends on 25th June, so check out our picks for the best of the best. Update: Now Wave 2 has washed over us, we've added another 31 games to the list, taking the total of 9 or 10s up to a staggering 94! All of the games...
Guide Best Nintendo Switch Music And Rhythm Games
Not rushing, not dragging
Whether you're a rhythm-gaming master or just enjoy getting down to the funky beat, there are a wealth of games available on Switch that cater to the musically inclined. From games that give you a full body workout to titles that test the timing of a single digit, we were surprised to see just how many excellent rhythm and...
Guide Nintendo Direct June 2023: Time, Where To Watch, Our Predictions
Everything you need to know about the latest Nintendo Direct
Nintendo has announced that a brand new Nintendo Direct showcase will be heading our way today. The show is set to run for around 40 minutes, with Nintendo saying that it will mainly focus on titles launching later this year including some new information about Pikmin 4. In this guide,...
Guide Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom: Marari-In Shrine Walkthrough
Seeking the Pirate Hideout
Marari-In Shrine in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom requires you to defeat a series of enemies before you gain access to the Shrine itself. Let's take a look at where to find this one and how to solve it! Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom: Marari-In Shrine Walkthrough: Where To Find Marari-In Shrine Marari-In...
Guide Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom: Walkthrough - Collectibles, Tips, And Tricks
Top tear
Welcome to our Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Full Walkthrough Guide hub! This Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Walkthrough — which includes All Shrine Locations, All amiibo Unlocks, All Korok Seed Locations, plus maps,
Guide Disney Dreamlight Valley: Walkthrough, Quests, All Recipes, Tips, And Tricks
Everything you need to make your dreams come true
Updated with select guides for the latest Remembering Update. Disney Dreamlight Valley is a life sim game featuring a large number of characters from across the Disney universe. It launched in 2022 and has received regular updates ever since, with new characters, quests, and mechanics being added...
Guide Disney Dreamlight Valley: How To Complete Olaf's Great Blizzard Quest, Gem Order
Oh no! There's too much snow!
After one of Disney Dreamlight Valley's updates, you may have noticed that the Frosted Heights area of the map is very... blizzardy. You can't see further than an inch past your nose... which makes decorating and foraging very difficult. How do you complete the quest that makes the blizzard go away? How do you unlock...
Guide Disney Dreamlight Valley: How To Extinguish The Green Fires In The Forgotten Lands
Pesky fires
With Disney Dreamlight Valley's Fairy Godmother update, finally we can put out the unsightly green fires in the Forgotten Lands (and, more importantly, get the treasures hidden beneath them). All it takes to get the green-fire-removing skill is a little help from a couple of magic users... How to Extinguish the Green Fires in the...
Guide Disney Dreamlight Valley: Where To Find The Rotten Carrot, Rotten Tomato, And Rotten Clams
Mmmm, rotten food
In Disney Dreamlight Valley's Miracles Take Time Quest, there's a quest-within-a-quest that requires you to collect ingredients for a Nasty Bouillabaisse. Here's where to find the Rotten Carrot, Rotten Tomato, And Rotten Clams! Where To Find The Rotten Ingredients Rotten Tomato The Rotten Tomato has fallen out of a barrel near...
Guide Disney Dreamlight Valley: How To Unlock The Fairy Godmother
Bibbidy-Bobbity etc!
Disney Dreamlight Valley has finally given us an answer to the age-old question: Who lives in that weird pumpkin house? As many of us guessed, it's the Fairy Godmother, big fan of pumpkins, apparently. But just how do you actually unlock her in the game? How To Unlock The Fairy Godmother Complete the Main Quest (so...
Guide Disney Dreamlight Valley: How To Complete The Memories In The Fairy Godmother's Quest
Get ready for sad story time!
Unlocking the Fairy Godmother requires doing a quest first, and that quest requires reliving some unpleasant memories for you and The Forgotten. Here's how to complete every single one of the three memories within the Miracles Take Time quest. How To Complete The Memories In The Fairy Godmother's Quest: Once you've...
Guide Disney Dreamlight Valley: Where To Plant The Night Thorn Seeds In Scar's Memory
Time to cause problems on purpose
Disney Dreamlight Valley's Miracles Take Time quest takes you through a bunch of painful memories, the last of which is one with Scar manipulating you into doing Bad Things. One of those things is — gasp! — planting Night Thorns?! But where do the Night Thorns go, and how do you make them grow? Here are our...
Guide Where To Buy Xenoblade's Pyra And Mythra Super Smash Bros. amiibo
Update: Out now, but stock is hard to come by
Update: The Pyra and Mythra amiibo are now available to buy at retail – or at least, they should be – but stock is extremely hard to come by. This guide previously displayed active links to pre-order the figures, and we've kept those retailer links in place for you so that you can keep checking for...
Guide The Super Mario Bros. Movie: When Will It Release On Streaming Services?
Now available to buy or rent
It's fair to say that across its theatrical run, The Super Mario Bros. Movie did well. Very well. Just one week after its world premiere, the film became the highest-grossing video game movie of all time, it shot to the top of the biggest films of 2023 and might just be on track to become one of the highest-grossing...
Guide Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom: All amiibo Unlocks
Gifts from the sky
It's time to dust off your amiibo collection as you dive into the world of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. Just like in Breath of the Wild, you can scan in your collection of interactive figures to get some goodies to help you on your journey around, above, and below Hyrule. All amiibo are compatible with the game —...
Guide Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom: All Shrine Locations And Maps
I'd rather be Shriny
Shrines return in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, and just as in Breath of the Wild, there are dozens to find across the land of Hyrule in this enormous sequel adventure. Shrines are small dungeon-like arenas that test your puzzle-solving and combat abilities. Finding all 152 shrines in Tears of the Kingdom is a significant...
Guide Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom: All Dragon Tears, Memory Locations - Geoglyphs Map
Like tears in the rain
Memories return in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, but they're back in a very different way than in Breath of the Wild. Plus, they're not the sole story-telling device in Link's brand-new adventure. Memories are both tied to the main story and found while exploring the world thanks to a new Main Quest, The Dragon's...
Guide Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom: Best Recipes - How To Cook, Full Recipe List
Tips for cooking up a storm in TOTK
Welcome to our list of every recipe to cook in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. If you enjoyed the culinary delights of Breath of the Wild, you're in luck — cooking is back in Tears of the Kingdom. In many ways, cooking up a restorative meal is very simple in these games, but various subtle elements can complicate...
Guide Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom: All Bubbul Gem Rewards - What Are Bubbul Gems?
Puzzul Bubbul
Bubbul Gems are a brand new collectible in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. You'll likely get one of these as early as the Great Sky Island, but the game doesn't really tell you want to do with them — it just gives you a vague description of what they are and tempts you to collect more. Fear not, that's what we're here...
Guide Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom: All Armour Locations And Best Armour Sets
Dress for success
With over 30 full armour sets and plenty of other outfit items to hunt down, Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom takes the importance of what you're wearing to new heights for the series. We've been busy tracking down as many full sets and separate pieces as we can in an effort to nab every available bit of clothing in the game and have...
Guide Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom: All Sage's Will Locations, How To Use Sage's Wills
Where there's a will...
During your escapades in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, you may very well happen upon your first Sage's Will quite by accident as you explore the many sky islands that hover high above the surface of Hyrule. In this guide we'll explain the purpose of these items as well as showing you the locations of all 20 Sage's Wills...
Round Up Every Switch Game Featured In The Summer Game Fest 2023 Opening Showcase
Which was your favourite of the Switch pickin's?
Geoff Keighley's Summer Game Fest 2023 is a-go, with the opening showcase presentation featuring loads of video games across all the platforms, including Nintendo Switch. There weren't a huge amount of Switch announcements, granted, but there were a handful, including a brand new 2D Sonic game and a...
Guide Best Harvest Moon / Story Of Seasons Games Of All Time
Harvested (and ranked) by you
Updated with Harvest Moon: The Winds of Anthos. Remember: This ranking is based on each game's User Rating in our database and is subject to real-time change even now. If you haven't rated the ones you've played, you can do so even now and potentially change the order of the games below. Enjoy! The king of the...
Really Keighley
It only feels like yesterday that we were getting geared up in preparation for last year's Summer Game Fest, yet here we are with Summer Game Fest 2023 - crazy, right? Let's not dwell on the rapid passing of time, lest we fall into a deep well of existential crisis. Summer Game Fest 2023 is now the only overarching celebration of...
Guide Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom: All Side Quests
Saving Hyrule isn't enough
Side Quests are back in Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom, and there's an abundance of them. Multiple NPCs have various tasks that they want Link to complete as he's exploring Hyrule. And you can get some nice rewards out of them. Side Quests are separate from Side Adventures and Shrine Quests. Here are all of the available...
Guide Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom: How To Create Fast Travel Points, How To Use Travel Medallions
FastPass+
The enormous world map in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom comes packed with plenty of pre-set fast travel points for you to make use of during your adventures, with both Skyview Towers and Shrines of Light making long journeys a breeze once they're activated. However, even when you've unlocked every tower and shrine in Hyrule, there are still...
Guide Metroid Prime Remastered: Walkthrough, All Collectibles, Locations, Tips & Tricks
Prime time
Welcome to our Metroid Prime Remastered Full Walkthrough Guide hub! This Metroid Prime Remastered Walkthrough will take you through the entire game from beginning to end, highlighting where to find all key items, including all Scan Entries, Power Suit Upgrade Locations, All Artifact Locations, and how to beat ever
Guide Metroid Prime Remastered: Space Pirate Frigate Walkthrough
Samus returns
Hello, and welcome to our full walkthrough for Metroid Prime Remastered. We'll be kicking off with the 'prologue' section, which takes place on the Space Pirate Frigate Orpheon. There won't be any key items or upgrades to find here (in fact, you'll lose most of your abilities by the end of it), but there are several logbook entries...
Guide Metroid Prime Remastered: Tallon Overworld Walkthrough
The true journey begins
So after making your way through the introductory section of Metroid Prime via the Space Pirate Frigate, you've now found yourself on the surface of Tallon IV, a planet that's both beautiful and deadly in equal measure. Luckily, then, we're here you guide you through everything. Now that you're in the thick of it, there will...
Guide Metroid Prime Remastered: Chozo Ruins Walkthrough
I don't like sand
Welcome back to our full walkthrough for Metroid Prime Remastered! You've now made your way through the introductory section of Tallon Overworld and now find yourself in the bright, beautiful world of the Chozo Ruins. There's a fair bit to get through here, so keep an eye out for scan entries, upgrades, and all sorts as you make...
Guide Metroid Prime Remastered: Magmoor Caverns Walkthrough
It's hot down here!
Right then, now that we've got the Varia Suit, we can continue our Metroid Prime Remastered walkthrough and head down into Magmoor Caverns. This is a beautiful, yet deadly biome filled with flaming hot lava, fire-spitting beasties, and floating bombs of poisonous gas. Be careful. Metroid Prime Remastered: Walkthrough -...
Guide Metroid Prime Remastered: Phendrana Drifts Walkthrough
Brrrr!
Welcome back to our full walkthrough of Metroid Prime Remastered, and welcome to the beautiful land of Phendrana Drifts. Now that we're out of Magmoor Caverns, we can take a bit of a breather in the knowledge that we're not in any danger of falling into any lava. But we warned, there are still loads of dangerous beasties roaming the...
Guide Metroid Prime Remastered: How To Defeat Parasite Queen
On 'site
In this entry in our full walkthrough for Metroid Prime Remastered, we cover how to beat the Parasite Queen boss. This is a fairly easy introductory boss, but read on to find out how to beat Parasite Queen if she's causing you problems... Metroid Prime Remastered Parasite Queen Boss Guide - How To Beat: After the cutscene concludes, open...
Guide Best Spider-Man Games On Nintendo Consoles
Can Spider-Man come out to play?
As a nod to the long-awaited cinematic release of Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, we're republishing this list of the best Spider-Man games on Nintendo systems. Enjoy! You feel that? That's your spidey senses a-tinglin'. Why? You're jonesing to play a game with a friendly neighborhood webslinger, probably...
Guide Best LGBTQ+ Switch Games
Play with pride
Happy Pride, everyone! We're updating and republishing this list of some of Switch's best and most inclusive games in celebration of Pride month. Enjoy! The games industry has not always been good at portraying LGBTQ+ relationships and identities, but thanks to the efforts of small studios, indie developers, and LGBTQ+ creators,...