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.

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Mario Kart World’s Free Roam Looks Like The Burnout Paradise Sequel I’ve Been Dreaming Of

Sure, the racing looks great and all, but what if there's a secret coin behind that hill?

By John Walker Published April 17, 2025

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8 Things We Learned From The Mario Kart World Direct

The Switch 2 kart racer is adding a ton of new ways to play

By Kenneth Shepard Published April 17, 2025
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Phil Spencer Says Xbox Will Bring Games To Switch 2

The Xbox boss also said he is a 'big believer' in Nintendo and wants to keep working with the company

By Zack Zwiezen Published April 16, 2025
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Tomorrow’s Mario Kart World Direct Will Be Short

Nintendo confirmed that its first Direct since revealing the Switch 2 will be about 15 minutes long

By Zack Zwiezen Published April 16, 2025
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Switch 2 Pre-Orders Reportedly Could Start Next Week In Canada And Soon After In The United States

Pre-orders for the Switch 2 could start as soon as April 21 in the United States and April 23 in Canada

By Zack Zwiezen Published April 15, 2025

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A Bunch Of Sega And Bethesda Switch Games Are On Sale Right Now

Doom, Sonic, Persona, Yakuza, Quake, and many more are on sale for the next two weeks

By Zack Zwiezen Published April 14, 2025
Culture

The Latest On How Trump’s Tariffs Could Impact The Switch 2 And More Of The Week’s Top Stories

Also, Blue Prince is now the highest-rated new game so far this year

Kotaku Staff Published April 12, 2025
Tips & Guides

Kotaku’s Weekend Guide: 5 Games To Play While Prices Are Still Normal

This week, we’re making movies, helping friends, and humbling fake football coaches

Austin Williams & Ethan Gach & Zack Zwiezen & Carolyn Petit Published April 11, 2025
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Oh My God, What Is Nintendo Doing

Charging $90 for the complete version of an eight-year old game says it all

By Ethan Gach Published April 11, 2025
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Nintendo Stockpiling Switch 2s In The U.S. Even Though It Could Still Be Selling Them At A Loss With Current Tariffs

The Mario maker is stuck between a Thwomp and a green shell when it comes to the current tariff mess

By Ethan Gach Published April 10, 2025

OpinionCommentary

Nintendo Confirms Switch 2 Won’t Have Achievements, And That Sucks

Every other platform, including Xbox, PlayStation, and Steam, supports these nifty little challenges

By Zack Zwiezen Published April 9, 2025
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Is Switch 2 In The Clear After Trump’s Latest Tariff Roulette Reversal?

Nintendo's preorders could return even as the market chaos continues

By Ethan Gach Published April 9, 2025
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9 Things You Might Not Know About The Switch 2

There's a button you have to pay to use, moving islands in Animal Crossing will be easy, and more

Zack Zwiezen & Ethan Gach Published April 9, 2025
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Xbox’s Big Summer Showcase Returns With A Direct Dedicated To Outer Worlds 2

The Summer Game Fest-adjacent event promises 'incredible new titles' from third-party publishers

By Ethan Gach Published April 9, 2025
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Nintendo Delays Switch 2 Pre-Orders In Canada Because Of The United States

The upcoming hybrid console is still planned to launch in June

By Zack Zwiezen Published April 8, 2025

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Silksong Fans Go Wild For Rare New Screenshot That Shows How Little Has Changed In 6 Years

The long-awaited Hollow Knight sequel is still on schedule for 2025

By Ethan Gach Published April 8, 2025
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Switch 2 Joy-Con Don’t Have Drift-Resistant Hall Effect Sticks And Fans Are Worried

Nintendo says the new thumbsticks feel really good, so that's nice, I guess

By Zack Zwiezen Published April 7, 2025
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11 Surprising Things We Learned About Donkey Kong On Switch 2

Donkey Kong Bananza is all about destroying stuff and eating big bananas

By Zack Zwiezen Published April 7, 2025
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Nintendo Defends Controversial Switch 2 Pricing Strategy And Says $450 Isn’t Because Of Tariffs

Mario Kart World breaking the $80 price barrier has also raised eyebrows

By Ethan Gach Published April 7, 2025
Opinion

The Internet Reacts To The Switch 2 Price And Falls In Love With A Mario Kart World Cow As Last Of Us Discourse Revs Up Once Again

Also, we share some thoughts on PowerWash Simulator 2 and the Switch 2 camera

Kotaku Staff Published April 5, 2025

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