NES, Super NES, Game Boy, and other playable, classic Nintendo consoles are hidden away in the new Animal Crossing update.

Following PlayStation and Steam, Nintendo has finally released an annual recap so you can pour over your Switch and Switch 2 ...

The release of the long-awaited Nintendo Switch 2 Edition of Animal Crossing: New Horizons is right around the corner. While many are eager to add the four new villagers to their islands, there’s more ...

It's that time of year: when you realize you've put off gift shopping until the very last minute, and now need to score some digital games to show the Nintendo Switch (or Nintendo Switch 2) owner on ...

The Nintendo Switch 2 supports a wide range of controllers, from Nintendo’s own Pro Controller to many Bluetooth gamepads you might already have. Whether you’re setting up your new console for the ...

Tristan Jurkovich began his career as a journalist in 2011. His childhood love of video games and writing fuel his passion for archiving this great medium’s history. He dabbles in every genre, but ...

A sizeable portion of Nintendo Switch 2 players have been very vocal about their opposition to Game-Key Cards that allow players to digitally download a game rather than including it on a cartridge.

GameSpot may get a commission from retail offers. Game-Key Cards have been divisive since they were first introduced, but the good news is that the full R-Type Dimensions 3 game will be on the Switch ...

Is the Nintendo Switch 2 the gaming revolution it promised to be, or does it fall short of the hype? Six months after its release, this question still sparks heated debates among gamers. In the video, ...

As far as console games go, 2025 was Nintendo's year. While Xbox and PlayStation were five years into their respective console generations, each releasing a handful of noteworthy (but not ...

Scott Baird is a contributor with over a decade's experience writing about video games, along with board games and tabletop RPGs. Scott has previously worked for Dexerto, Cracked, Dorkly, and Gamepur.

I have spent most of the last decade eagerly anticipating the Nintendo Switch’s successor. I was rewarded for my patience in January this year with the announcement of the Switch 2. I approached the ...