Nintendo

Donkey Kong Looks Old-School In New Mario Kart And Not Everyone’s Happy

The gorilla has looked mostly the same since Donkey Kong Country , but the new design has roots in his history

By Kenneth Shepard Published January 17, 2025

Here’s When Switch 2 Pre-Orders Might Go Live

Nintendo's next home console will likely launch with a new Mario Kart game this summer

By Zack Zwiezen Published January 16, 2025

5 Details Fans Noticed In The New Mario Kart Trailer

We didn’t get a title but we saw a few interesting things in the few seconds of footage

By Kenneth Shepard Published January 16, 2025

OpinionVG Chat

Is The Switch 2 Weird Enough?

Kotaku writers and editors debate if Nintendo's new console is too predictable.

Zack Zwiezen & Carolyn Petit & John Walker & Ethan Gach & Kenneth Shepard Published January 16, 2025

The Internet Reacts To The Nintendo Switch 2

Jokes, healthy skepticism, and a collective sigh of relief flooded the Nintendo fanbase this day

By Kenneth Shepard Published January 16, 2025

Damn Nintendo, That Switch 2 Teaser Was Sexy

Usually the company behind Mario doesn't do such sleek and hardware-focused trailers.

By Zack Zwiezen Published January 16, 2025

Civilization 7 Might Be Perfect On Switch 2 Thanks To This New Feature

Could a Joy-Con mouse be a godsend for PC gaming ports on Nintendo's new console?

By Ethan Gach Published January 16, 2025

CultureTechHardware

13 Glimpses Of What’s Different With The Nintendo Switch 2

The Switch 2's familiar shape masks some very subtle differences

By Ethan Gach Published January 16, 2025

You Can Play The Switch 2 Early If You Can Make It To One Of These Cities

Nintendo is hosting events in LA, NYC, and Dallas to show off the Switch 2

By Kenneth Shepard Published January 16, 2025

Switch 2 Nintendo Direct Announced For Early April Now Has A Specific Time

It's not yet clear if it'll just be for the console itself, or finally reveal the launch titles

By John Walker Published January 16, 2025

Nintendo Reveals Next Mario Kart And Fans Think It Includes 24-Player Mode

The Switch 2 announcement showed the new device playing what seems to be the next game in the kart-racing series

By Kenneth Shepard Published January 16, 2025

Switch 2 Officially Revealed By Nintendo

The Mario maker breaks its silence on its most anticipated console ever

Ethan Gach & Kenneth Shepard Published January 16, 2025

Could Pricing Grand Theft Auto 6 At $100 Help Save The Game Industry?

The price of games has barely budged in the last two decades

By Ethan Gach Published January 15, 2025

Nintendo Is Reportedly Just Days Away From Announcing The Switch 2

Insiders claim the mid-January hardware reveal will be followed by a games showcase at a later date

By Ethan Gach Published January 13, 2025

Culture

Our Most Anticipated Games Of The Year, Another Assassin’s Creed Shadows Delay, And More Of The Week’s Top Stories

Also, Switch 2 leaks now seem to be happening at a relentless pace

Kotaku Staff Published January 11, 2025

2025 Sounds Like The Year Halo Comes To PS5 And Switch 2

Xbox is ready to port Halo: The Master Chief Collection , insiders claim

By Ethan Gach Published January 10, 2025

Nintendo Breaks Silence On Switch 2 Rumors

Third-party peripheral company Genki admits its model isn't based on a real version of the console

By John Walker Published January 10, 2025