The world’s biggest media franchise has been evolving. Since transitioning to 3D graphics with Pokémon X and Y (2013), the mainline series had stumbled through a period of stagnation — their eight gyms, each tackled in a specific order ending up in a showdown with the elite four, has become …
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If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. After weeks of empty store shelves, the very popular Nintendo Switch 2 is back in stock. The Nintendo Switch 2 — which is priced at $449 on Walmart …
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If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. After weeks of empty store shelves, the very popular Nintendo Switch 2 is back in stock. The Nintendo Switch 2 — which is priced at $449 on Walmart …
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After spending over a decade as a plus one to Mario’s many parties and sports outings, Donkey Kong is back to leading star status with the upcoming Switch 2 title, Donkey Kong Bananza (out July 17). It’s a big deal for a few reasons: not only is it the first …
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When you think about it, it must kind of suck to be Donkey Kong. Despite introducing the modern world to Nintendo games with 1981’s arcade classic, the great ape was quickly sidelined in favor of making Mario a star. While the mustachioed plumber and his brother became the face of …
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There’s something special about a game of Mario Kart. Even with 30-plus years of iteration, the basic conceit hasn’t changed much, and doesn’t need to. Whether it’s piled up on the bedroom floor in front of an old tube TV or, now, live chatting via an in-game Zoom, the joy …
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If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. With the release of the Nintendo Switch 2, fans from across the internet are eager to get their hands on the latest Nintendo system. Although the Nintendo Switch …
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After an eight-year gaming journey encompassing the longest console cycle Nintendo’s ever had, it’s finally time to turn the page with the launch of Switch 2. The new hybrid console, which works both as a handheld and home system just like its predecessor, has a lot to live up to. …
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It’s been eight years since the last time a Mario Kart game was released for a Nintendo console, but the wait is nearly over. And while 2017’s Mario Kart 8 Deluxe may have missed the exact launch of the original Nintendo Switch, fans worldwide can rev their engine’s right at …
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Today, the Mushroom Kingdom officially welcomes theme park goers in Orlando, Florida, through the gates with the grand opening of Super Nintendo World. One of five areas that make of the new Universal Epic Universe — which also includes Celestial Park, the monster-themed Dark Universe, and worlds based on The …
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