Nintendo

The company that gave the world Mario, Link, and Samus is the undisputed champ of the modern console war, with nearly 150 million Switches sold since 2017. But now, speculation is rampant about the company’s next console, rumored to launch in 2025.

Tips & GuidesTime Sink

Just How Long Is Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour?

Now that we're done being mad over it costing 10 bucks, what's actually packed inside?

Billy Givens Published June 20, 2025

The Bests

The Nintendo Console Launches, Ranked From Worst To Best

With the Switch 2’s launch fresh in our minds, we look back at the best and worst of Nintendo’s opening acts

Kenneth Shepard & Carolyn Petit Published June 19, 2025
CultureNews

Over 2,500 Nintendo Switch 2 Consoles Were Stolen From A Semi-Truck

The large-scale robbery happened ealier this month in Colorado

By Zack Zwiezen Published June 18, 2025
OpinionCommentary

Nintendo Doesn’t Worry About Donkey Kong Lore And Neither Should You

Don't take any of this stuff too seriously and just have fun punching rocks

By Zack Zwiezen Published June 18, 2025
CultureFeature

24 New Screenshots Show Why Donkey Kong Bananza Looks Like The Character’s Biggest Adventure Yet

Nintendo's upcoming Switch 2 exclusive isn't holding anything back

By Ethan Gach Published June 18, 2025

CultureOdds and Ends

Give Your Switch 2 Friend Code To Someone Who Doesn’t Deserve It? You Can Change It

Change up your friend code if you'd like to avoid someone, or if you just want to gamble on maybe getting one that's easier to remember

Billy Givens Published June 18, 2025
CultureOdds and Ends

Yes, Your Switch 2 Has A Lock Screen And You Should Use It

Your console is yours, so be careful with who can get in

Billy Givens Published June 18, 2025
CultureNews

17 Things We Just Learned About Donkey Kong Bananza That Have Us Hyped For The Switch 2’s Next Big Exclusive

Nintendo's next big single-player adventure is looking bonkers

By Ethan Gach Published June 18, 2025
CultureNews

Donkey Kong Bananza‘s Direct Reveals A Truly Smashing Game

Nintendo's 15-minute trailer for next month's Switch 2 game has completely won us over

By John Walker Published June 18, 2025
CultureNews

Microsoft Teases Multiple Gaming Devices And Next-Gen Xbox As It Doubles Down On Windows

It's working with AMD to ensure backwards compatibility

By Ethan Gach Published June 17, 2025

CultureOdds and Ends

The Nintendo Switch 2’s System Transfer Is Great If You Do It Correctly

Failing to read the fine print might result in some headaches

Samuel Moreno Published June 17, 2025
CultureOdds and Ends

Your Switch 2 Has Notification Settings You Should Tweak For A Better Experience

It's your console, you get to say when it wants your attention

Billy Givens Published June 17, 2025
CultureNews

Nintendo’s Crackdown On Switch 2 Piracy Has Already Begun

The Mario Kart World maker is banning some Switch 2 consoles

By Ethan Gach Published June 16, 2025
CultureNews

Nintendo’s Mysterious Absence From Amazon Ends With No Explanation

New Nintendo games like Donkey Kong Bananza on Switch 2 are available on the site

By Zack Zwiezen Published June 16, 2025
CultureNews

Borderlands 4 Reveals $70 Price Tag, Proving All The Drama Was For Nothing

Gearbox's upcoming FPS was at the center of a big debate about rising video game prices

By Zack Zwiezen Published June 16, 2025

The Bests

The Mario Kart Games, Ranked From Worst To Best

Mario Kart World is leading the Switch 2 charge, but where does it rank against the rest of the series?

Luke Plunkett & Kenneth Shepard Published June 16, 2025
Tips & GuidesTime Sink

Bravely Default Flying Fairy HD Remaster‘s New Content Adds To An Already Healthy Runtime

New combat options can even help you speed through the game's more tedious parts

Billy Givens Published June 16, 2025
CultureNews

A June Nintendo Direct Devoted Entirely To The Next Big Switch 2 Game Is On The Way

Donkey Kong Bananza fans are getting deep-dive ahead of its July launch

By Ethan Gach Published June 16, 2025
Tips & GuidesTime Sink

If The Switch 2 Is Your Introduction To Breath Of The Wild, Prepare For Countless Hours Of Adventure

BotW 's Switch 2 upgrade may not include new content, but this is still a massive, truly epic game

Billy Givens Published June 16, 2025
Opinion

The Games We Loved And Hated This Week, And Other Kotaku Opinions

Also, we somehow have more to say about popcorn buckets

Kotaku Staff Published June 15, 2025

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