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I do not have a clear memory of the first time I opened my Nintendo DS. Like all of the new toys, electronics, and game consoles that I received as a child, my DS must have been a gift. My Nintendo DS was the Lite version, coral pink, with a …

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 …

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 …

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. …

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 …

In eight years the Nintendo Switch has become one of the most popular video game systems of all time, kickstarting a new generation of handheld consoles that includes the likes of PC-based Asus ROG Ally and Sony’s streaming device, the PlayStation Portal. As the third best-selling console of all time, …

It’s officially (Mario) party time. After months of speculation, and multiple unconfirmed leaks from third-party accessory manufacturers, Nintendo has finally pulled back the curtain on the worst-kept secret in the gaming industry with the official announcement the successor to the Switch. It’s simply called the Nintendo Switch 2. No price …

For most mere mortals, beating Super Mario 64 takes around 12 hours. Unless you happen to be Twitch streamer Cole “GreenSuigi.” In that same time frame, the 19-year-old player could easily clear the game a dozen times or more, in a handful of different ways. Actually, with half a day …

Nintendo holds a huge place in gaming history, but there’s a roughly two decade window where they were simply on fire. In the Eighties, the NES and Game Boy resurrected the home gaming and handheld markets; in the Nineties, they waged a console war with Sega and won. But by …

For a cutesy RPG, Mario & Luigi: Brothership (out Nov. 7) has a lot pressure riding on it. It’s the first new entry in the Mario & Luigi sub-series since its original developer AlphaDream filed for bankruptcy in 2019. It’s also stepping into the role as Nintendo‘s flagship Mario RPG, …