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Random Donkey Kong Country's Artist Reacts To Nintendo's Redesign

"Everything changes!"

We've seemingly had our very first look at Mario Kart 9 during the Switch 2 reveal trailer, and one thing you might have noticed is the similar but slightly different-looking character designs. Perhaps the highlight is Donkey Kong's new look, which has been labelled a "redesign" by some. It's been a bit of a talking point...

• Yesterday, 5:15am
• Random
• Donkey Kong
• Mario Kart
• Nintendo
• Upcoming Releases

News Analyst States That Switch 2's Price Won't "Really Matter" For Early Adopters

"so long as the launch price isn't some egregious amount"

The launch price for the Nintendo Switch 2 is, at the time of writing, unknown and will likely remain that way until Nintendo's big Direct presentation in April. However, according to Circana (NPD) analyst Mat Piscatella, the eventual price of the console likely won't matter for the early...

• Mon, 1:15pm
• Nintendo
• Nintendo Switch 2
• Hardware

Poll So, How Would You Feel About 24 Racers In Mario Kart 9?

Go on, tell us!

Nintendo finally lifted the lid on the Switch 2 earlier this week and while most of the discussion is about the new hardware, there has also been plenty of conversation about the new Mario Kart game. Perhaps the biggest talking point at the moment about this new entry is the fact there have been 24 spaces spotted on the starting...

• Sun 19th Jan 2025
• Nintendo Switch 2
• Mario Kart 9
• Nintendo
• Upcoming Releases
• Polls

Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (18th January)

Wait, we have to play the Switch 1..?!

The weekend is here folks, which means it's time to get cracking with some gaming. Before we put our feet up, however, let's recap what's been going on in this very quiet, unevenful week in the world of Nintendo (chortle!). Yes, in actuality, it's been a ruddy busy one, with Nintendo finally officially...

• Sat 18th Jan 2025
• Features
• Talking Point
• Nintendo Switch
• What Are You Playing

Talking Point Did All The Switch 2 Leaks 'Damage' Nintendo Or The Console's Reveal?

Nintendo will be just fine

In the leak-filled weeks prior to the Switch 2 reveal, we saw increasing incredulity from die-hard Nintendo fans on social media. We won't link specific examples, but you don't have to scroll far before seeing takes along these lines: All these leaks are ruining the reveal! Why isn't Nintendo getting ahead of this?!...

• Fri 17th Jan 2025
• Talking Point
• Features
• Nintendo Switch 2
• Poll

News Nacon Reveals New Switch 2 Accessory Range, Including Mario Kart Wheels

The floodgates open

Following the official reveal of the Nintendo Switch 2, accessory maker Nacon has revealed a range of new products for the upcoming console. If you're familiar with the kind of stuff manufacturers would make for the original Switch, then very little here will come as a surprise. That said, the premium-looking steering wheel that...

• Fri 17th Jan 2025
• Nintendo Switch 2
• Hardware
• Accessories
• Nacon

Poll What Do You Think Of Donkey Kong's Redesign In Mario Kart 9?

Got whiplash?

With the reveal of the Switch 2, Nintendo also gave us a brief glimpse at a brand-new Mario Kart game; something that many of us were hoping for after the last mainline entry launched over ten years ago. Yes, the game we're currently referring to as Mario Kart 9 is still somewhat shrouded in mystery, but the short tease

• Fri 17th Jan 2025
• Poll
• Nintendo
• Nintendo Switch 2
• Mario Kart
• Donkey Kong

Feature Everything You Missed In The Switch 2 Mario Kart Reveal - Characters, Features, Easter Eggs

Start your engines

Well, folks, the Nintendo Switch 2 is real – finally! In addition to its confirmation via the debut trailer, Nintendo also revealed a brand-new Mario Kart title, which we're going to simply refer to as Mario Kart 9 until Nintendo says otherwise. Footage from the game was pretty scarce, to say the least, but we've still noticed...

• Thu 16th Jan 2025
• Features
• Nintendo
• Nintendo Switch 2
• Mario Kart

News New Mario Kart 9 Teased For Switch 2

It's looking good!

Folks, the Nintendo Switch 2 has been officially revealed, and alongside that, we also know we're getting a brand new Mario Kart game. Okay, we probably could have predicted that — and presumably this is Mario Kart 9, though that's not confirmed yet — but we did get a little bit of footage during today's Switch 2 reveal...

• Thu 16th Jan 2025
• Nintendo
• Switch 2
• Mario Kart