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News Nintendo Reminds Mario Kart Players They Can Toggle Auto And Smart Controls
"I'm using tilt controls"
Nintendo's new game Mario Kart World includes all sorts of toggles making it accessible to everyone. However, it seems this has also led to some confusion – with some players questioning why their karts are moving on their own during races. It's actually resulted in Nintendo's Japanese customer support account on social...
Rumour The Search For The Zelda Movie's Link & Zelda Has Begun, Apparently Seeking Actors 16-23
Ganondorf, Impa, and the King of Hyrule, too
As you'll undoubtedly know by now, Nintendo's very exciting live-action Legend of Zelda movie has been delayed by a little bit to a release date of 7th May 2027. Now, that may sound a long time away, but when you're making a huge movie that every gamer and their donkey (Kong?) is gonna be champing at the...
PSA Select GameCube Games Can Be Played In Widescreen Mode On Switch 2
Here's how to activate it
Rejoice, GameCube fans - Nintendo has finally made the dinky little console part of its Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack subscription tier, meaning you can now enjoy select titles on the Switch 2 with bonus quality-of-life features. Some of these features, including the ability to create restore points and apply a...
Poll Has Your Switch 2's Screen Got Any Nasty Scratches Yet?
Be careful
If you're anything like us, then chances are you've been handling your Switch 2 like it's a ticking timebomb. There's nothing quite as soul-crushing as when a new piece of tech gets a nasty dent on the casing or a horrible scratch on the screen. It feels like the end of the world. With the Switch 2, reports are starting to emerge that...
Guide Best Nintendo Switch 2 Controllers
Top controllers to level up your Nintendo Switch 2 experience
The Nintendo Switch 2’s versatility means you’re not stuck with just one way to play — but choosing the right controller can make all the difference. Whether you’re after a classic Pro-style pad for TV gaming, a compact option for travel, or something tailored to specific genres...
News Pokémon Fan Loses "20 Years Worth Of Data" After Performing Switch 2 Transfer
Condolences
A Pokémon fan has reportedly lost around "20 years worth of data" from the long-running game series after performing a system transfer from Switch to Switch 2. In the now-deleted Reddit post (thanks, IGN), user ThatOtaku26 states that their save file had Pokémon brought over from previous g
News Nintendo's Music App Is Back On Track With A New Album Update
It's game night with Clubhouse
Nintendo's Music app took one week off after it dropped the absolutely massive Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom soundtrack. It's now back this time with another soundtrack, this time for Clubhouse Games: 51 Worldwide Classics. You can expect plenty of smooth tunes in this latest update with 37 tracks in total and...
News Nintendo Supposedly Investigating Possible "Swollen Battery" Issue With Switch 2
Users have noticed the system's back panel "slightly bulging"
Some would argue the real tests can only begin when a product is in the hands of consumers and while Nintendo likely ran every scenario it possibly could with the Switch 2 during in-house tests, certain issues are reportedly surfacing now that it's out in the wild. As reported by...
News Nintendo Reportedly Banning Switch 2's Using MIG Cartridges
A recent firmware update made the carts compatible
Nintendo cracked down on piracy in all sorts of ways during the Switch generation and it's now reportedly taking action on the Switch 2. As highlighted by Kotaku, Nintendo is seemingly banning anyone found using the MIG Switch cartridge on its new hybrid system. This flash cartridge (which allows...
Guide Mario Kart World: How To Play Classic 3-Lap Races
Back to the good ol' days?
Big changes have made their way into Mario Kart World, with one of the biggest being the most unexpected. Courses in Mario Kart have never felt more different. That's because of the open-world nature of the game, meaning courses are connected to each other. And in all game modes, this is the default racing method — race...
Every coastal region P Switch and Peach Medallion in Mario Kart World
The eastern 'Coastal Region' is packed with collectibles in Mario Kart World, and we're here to show you every one of 'em we've found so far. From Italian-inspired streets to the pirate ship wreckage far out to sea, this coastal area has something for everyone. We hope you packed...
Every coin and switch in the Jungle Safari area of Mario Kart World
Mario Kart World's 'Jungle Safari Region' is home to some of the loveliest circuits in the game — Faraway Oasis, Dino Dino Jungle and Great ? Block Ruins — and it's also jam-packed with P Switch missions and Peach Medallions. So it's time for some jungle cruisin' to get them...
Talking Point How Are You Finding Mario Kart's Open World?
Free to roam
Many of us have just wrapped up our second weekend with Mario Kart World, and by this point you've probably seen most of the Grand Prix mode and had your rear end handed to you various times in Knockout Tour (I swear, there's no middle ground with that one - I either do really well or go out in the first two laps!), and are starting to...
News Donkey Kong Bananza Direct Revealed For Wednesday, 18th June 2025
Mmm, bananas
Nintendo has announced that a special Direct focused on Donkey Kong Bananza will be heading our way this week on Wednesday 18th June 2025. The announcement was made via the Nintendo Today! app, where we learnt that the showcase will begin at 2pm BST and will last for roughly 15 minutes. You can find the precise time that the event will...
News Nintendo Reconfirms Its Attendance At BitSummit Expo Next Month
Don't expect first-party games
Nintendo has reconfirmed that it will be attending BitSummit 2025 to showcase select indie games on the Switch 2. This year's event, dubbed BitSummit the 13th: Summer of Yokai, will take place at the the Miyako Messe in Kyoto City from Friday, 19th July to Sunday, 21st July. Tickets are on sale now for Japanese...
UK Charts Yes, Two Mario Kart Games Are In The Top Ten
Double whammy
The latest UK Charts are in and, as expected, Mario Kart World has retained its lofty spot at number 1 following the Switch 2's incredibly successful launch. But what ho, what luck, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is also in the top ten at number 6! Nintendo must be proper chuffed at that. Elsewhere, other Switch 2 games like Cyberpunk 2077:...
News Switch 2's Best-Selling eShop Games So Far
The first week comes to a close
It's now been more than a week since the arrival of the Switch 2, so we've taken another quick look at the US eShop "best sellers" chart to see what users are buying as of 14th July 2025. Mario Kart World once again takes out the top spot and Cyberpunk 2077 has moved up the ladder to second place, with the Zelda:...
News Nintendo Survey Asks Switch 2 Users About Their Experience So Far
Go on, tell 'em!
It's now been just over a week since the Switch 2 landed and Nintendo is already wanting to know how users are finding the experience in a new survey. If you happen to be located in places like Australia, New Zealand, the UK or Europe, you might have already found this email in your inbox. In it, you can expect to answer the usual...
News Nintendo Reminds Us DK Is On The Way To Switch 2 Next Month
"Yes, that is a Kong surfing on a rock"
The Switch 2 only arrived last week, but Nintendo is already building up the hype for its next game Donkey Kong Bananza. In case you missed it, or want something else from the new hardware, this new 3D Donkey Kong will be launching next month on 17th July. Nintendo has issued a reminder about this via social...
News Switch 2 Sets "All-Time" Launch Record For Video Game Hardware In The US
Beating the PS4's record with the help of Mario Kart
Following Nintendo's news about the Switch 2 becoming the "fastest-selling Nintendo hardware" ever in the US, we've now got some numbers to go with it, courtesy of Circana’s analyst Mat Piscatella. According to Piscatella, this is an "all-time launch week unit sales record for video game...
Guide Mario Kart World: 'South Sea' Collectibles - Crown City, DK Spaceport, Koopa Troopa Beach
Where to find the Peach Medallions and P Switches in the southern ocean
If you're after P Switches and Peach Medallions in and around Crown City, DK Spaceport and Koopa Troopa Beach, you've come to the right place. It's time to head to the South Sea Region, the very bottom of the Free Roam map in Mario Kart World. You'll be surfing around and city...
Guide Mario Kart World: 'Fall Region' Collectibles - Cheep Cheep Falls, Dandelion Depths
All of Mario Kart World's P Switches and Peach Medallions in the autumnal region
We're off to one of Mario Kart World's smaller regions for this selection of collectibles; Cheep Cheep Falls and Dandelion Depths make up a beautiful, seasonal transitional drive which we're labelling the Fall Region, full of crisp leaves, beautiful waters, and Asian...
Review Split Fiction (Switch 2) - Peerless, Visually Stunning Co-op Adventure With Boundless Variety
Co-authored
In many ways, Split Fiction feels like the culmination of everything Hazelight Studios has accomplished in the co-op space. The journey began with Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons, a charming fantasy that required solo players to coordinate both thumbs to control two characters simultaneously. The studio then progressed to A Way Out, a...
Poll What Review Score Would You Give Mario Kart World?
A brand new world?
Mario Kart World is finally out, making it the first proper new mainline entry in over a decade. Chances are if you've bought a Switch 2, then you've probably bought Mario Kart World too, so we're eager to see exactly what you make of it so far. Before we do, however, let's just remind ourselves of what we thought. Alana provided...
Random Watch The Moment A Delivery Man Apparently Chucks A Switch 2 Up A Customer's Path
You're probably not meant to do that
It's a hectic old time, is this new console business. There are new games, new hardware, new bits and bobs of every description to read up on, buy and, if you're a delivery driver, to get safely from warehouse to customers' homes. Of course, not all delivery drivers are built the same or employ the same...
Video We Put The Switch 2's Battery Through Its Paces With A Full Timelapse
How does it hold up?
Given the improved specs in the recently released Switch 2, it's not entirely surprising that the system's battery can't quite keep up with its predecessor's (though with the increased size, one has to imagine that Nintendo could stuff a bigger one in there). But just how good / bad is it? Well, our lovely video producer Alex...
News Mario Kart World's Rewind Feature Is Being Used To Set Crazy Time Trial Lap Records
13-second sprint round Koopa Troopa Beach, anyone?
Leave it to Nintendo to put a mechanic into a game that can be used in lots of 'unintended' ways. Then leave it to the typical Nintendo fan to figure out how to mess with it almost immediately. Yes, just as we are routinely amazed by what players come up with in the likes of Tears of the Kingdom,...
News As Switch 2 Breaks Records Worldwide, Sony Reminds Us That PS5 Still Exists
Sorry, didn't see you there
The Switch 2 has been out for a little over a week now, and it's already breaking records in multiple regions. Nintendo has confirmed that the console sold 3.5 million units in the first four days of sale, but it's also become the fastest-selling Nintendo console in the US,
Guide Nintendo Switch 2 Guide: Ultimate Resource
Your complete guide to Switch 2
Switch 2 is the newest system from Nintendo and the direct successor to the original Nintendo Switch that launched all the way back in March 2017. Switch 2 launched worldwide on 5th June 2025 and retails for $449.99 / £395.99 / €469,99, and it's available to buy from retailers in North America, the UK, and around...
News Piggyback's Metroid Prime Art Book Delayed Until October, Pre-Orders Live
Developed in collaboration with Nintendo
Metroid Prime is making a comeback in more ways than one this year, but it seems another delay has surfaced. In this particular case, we're actually referring to Piggyback's upcoming art book 'Metroid Prime 1-3: A Visual Retrospective'. This book, developed in collaboration with Nintendo and Retro Studios,...
News Switch 2 Is Officially The "Fastest-Selling Nintendo Hardware" Ever In The US
Breaking records in less than a week
Earlier this week, Nintendo shared its first official sales data for the Switch 2 – confirming the new hybrid system had sold "over 3.5 million units worldwide" in just the first four days, making it the highest global sales level for any Nintendo hardware within this amount of time. Now, in an update, the...
Guide Mario Kart World: 'Forest' Collectibles - Acorn Heights, Boo Cinema, Mario Circuit
All P Switches and Peach Medallions in the Forest region of Mario Kart World
We're going deep into the woods in Mario Kart World; home to an elective mix of courses, towering trees, beautiful brookes, and a... movie theatre? Okay, sure, we'll take it. But maybe not the poisonous swamp surrounding it... If you're looking for collectibles surrounding...
Hardware Review Nintendo Switch 2 - A Faster, Slicker, Sexier Switch
A worthy successor
Rumours of a successor to the Nintendo Switch started doing the rounds early in that console's life. While the Switch Lite and the OLED Model tweaked the base offering, it's taken over eight years for the 'prop
Video Here's How Splatoon 3 On Switch 2 Improves Visuals And Performance
Splat-tastic
In case you missed it, Splatoon 3 has been updated to version 10.0.0, bringing with it a whole bunch of new content, but also improving the game's visuals and performance for those playing on Switch 2. But how has it been improved, exactly? Well, the above video should clear things up quite nicely for you. We're mainly looking at bumps...
Guide Nintendo Switch 2: How To Transfer Screenshots From Switch 2 To Smartphone, PC Or Mac
Snappy snaps
The screenshot button is back on Switch 2, and Nintendo has made it easier than ever to share your snaps with the world. In this guide, we'll run through everything you need to know about Switch 2 screenshots, including how to take them, manage them, and transfer them to your phone, PC or Mac. How To Take Screenshots And Videos On...
PSA Yes, Switch's Mario Kart Racing Wheels Are Compatible With World
And they're apparently "perfect" for cruising
In case you somehow missed it, during the Switch generation, Japanese accessory maker Hori actually released two officially licensed racing wheels designed for use with Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. At the time, many fans of the series weighed up if they would be worth the investment in the long run. Well, if...
News Splatoon 3 Version 10.0.0 Is Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Updates for Switch 2 and much more
Earlier this week, Splatoon fans got quite a surprise when Nintendo unveiled Splatoon Raiders – a new spin-off, exclusive to Switch 2. Alongside this, Nintendo announced it was also updating Splatoon 3 – adding a new batch of weapons, the return of Urchin Underpass, and making various other adjustments and...
All Mario Kart World's Lava Region P Switches and Peach Medallions
The darkest, most dangerous region in Mario Kart World's Free Roam? Well, it's got to be that dark, ashen region in the northwest, right? Home of Bowser? Residence of a big volcano? Yep, that's the Lava Region for you. Between Bowser's Castle and Toad's Factory, there's lots of...
All P Switches and Peach Medallions in the Central meadow region
Everywhere you go in Mario Kart World's Free Roam mode, there's something to collect. That's certainly true for the 'Central region', one of the bigger areas on the map, where amidst the cows and cobbles there are plenty of collectibles to discover. Here, we'll be covering all of the...
Random Ouch! Switch 2 Owners Are Feeling The Pinch With The New Joy-Con
Watch those magnets
After tinkering with the Switch 2 for about a week now, the general consensus amongst NL staff is that the new magnetic Joy-Con are simply marvellous. On the original Switch, there was always a sense that the Joy-Con weren't quite as secure as we would have liked, and this was simply exacerbated by general wear and tear. Switch...
Guide Mario Kart World: How To Access The Hidden LAN Mode Option
pLAN ahead
From the menu or settings screen, it might not appear that you can play Mario Kart World over LAN (Local Area Network). However, just like its predecessor, it's absolutely possible to play MKW via LAN mode - it's just hidden in the menu options. Here's how to find it... <toc> Mario Kart World - How to Play in LAN Mode: Here's...
Guide Mario Kart World: 'Snow Region' Collectibles - DK Pass, Sky-High Sundae, Starview Peak
All P Switch and Peach Medallion locations in the Snow region
The coldest region of Mario Kart World is full of adorable penguins, death-defying slopes, and cheeky ice cream treats. That's right, we're high up the mountains in the Snow Region, the eastern part of Mario Kart World's Free Roam map. It might seem like the collectibles are buried in...
Review Mario Kart World (Switch 2) - The Perfect Introduction To A New Console Generation
Highway to Shell
True story: Not long before Switch 2 launched, I passed my driving test in America. A new Mario Kart game perhaps isn't the best game to start after getting a licence in a different country, nor do I recommend taking lessons from a game that puts a cow in the driver's seat, but that's besides the point. Driving around Mario Kart...
News Forget The PS4, Koei Tecmo Reckons Switch 2 Is Closer To Xbox Series S
In terms of "raw computing power", that is
They say that comparison is the thief of Joy-Con — or something along those lines — but ever since Switch 2's reveal, people have been clamouring to work out how Nintendo's latest matches up against the other consoles on the market. Before launch, the tech experts over at Digital Foundry suggested the...
News Capcom Is Recording Switch 2 Game-Key Card Purchases As "Digital Sales"
You have to download to play after all
Game-Key Card releases have been a huge talking point in the lead up to the launch of the Switch 2 – arguably blurring the lines between physical and digital media. Now that Nintendo's new system is out, it seems Capcom has revealed how it will be reporting game-key card sales. This information comes from a...
News Charles Martinet Explains How He Wants To "Maintain The Integrity" Of Mario
"I just don't improvise non-Mario phrases"
There's been some recent confusion on social media and elsewhere online about what the former voice of Mario, Charles Martinet, is allowed to do when it comes to promoting the iconic Nintendo mascot at certain public events. It stems from a post shared by the online content creator Ricky Berwick, who...
News It's Official, Switch 2 Has Sold Over 3.5 Million Units Globally In Its First Four Days
"The fastest-selling Nintendo hardware ever"
Following the Switch 2's launch last week, Nintendo has now officially confirmed its new hybrid hardware has sold "over 3.5 million units worldwide" in the first four days. The system debuted on 5th June 2025 and this figure happens to make it the "highest global sales level for any Nintendo hardware"...
Guide Mario Kart World: 'Desert' Collectibles - Desert Hills, Shy Guy Bazaar
All P Switches and Peach Medallions in the Desert region of Mario Kart World
Sands that stretch for miles? Golden ruins, abandoned to time? A bustling street market run by Shy Guys? That's what you'll find in Mario Kart World's Desert area, along with plenty of collectibles to scramble after. Desert Hills and Shy Guy Bazaar are the only two courses...
Every P Switch and Peach Medallion in the Wild West region
Yeehaw! We're taking our wheels to the wild, wild west of Mario Kart World and searching for all the P Switch Mission and Peach Medallions across the red, rocky wastelands. That includes Mario Bros. Circuit, Whistlestop Summit and Wario Stadium,. This is the first region you'll likely see...
Guide Best Nintendo Switch 2 Game Card Cases
One for the physical game collectors
If you’ve already picked up a protective case for your Switch 2 — and if not, you might want to check out our Best Nintendo Switch 2 Cases guide — the next thing to think about is how you’re storing your growing collection of physical games. Game card cases might not be the flashiest accessory, but...
