Nintendo Games: Buying Advice, Tips, and News

James C. Williams used the online handle 'archbox,' and allegedly helped distribute 'thousands, if not hundreds of thousands, of unauthorized copies' of Nintendo games since 2019.

The Switch 2's newest tactical RPG is huge, with a strange but incredibly interesting story.

Freaking out over Sony killing physical media? Nintendo's game-key cards add a weird wrinkle to the home media landscape. Here's what you need to know and how to spot them in the wild.

Some Switch games you already own can be upgraded into enhanced Switch 2 titles, but the cost structure is pretty confusing. Here's how much you can expect to pay for the upgrade packs to your favorite games.

I went into Final Fantasy Resonance expecting a lazy asset flip. Instead, I found a deeply strategic, meticulously balanced RPG.

After two decades of silence, Onimusha is back with Onimusha: Way of the Sword, a wonderful revival of the fan-favorite franchise.

The upcoming Switch 2 exclusive experiments with bold new multiplayer ideas, but FromSoftware's longstanding design annoyances remain intact.

Slated for a 2027 release, Mega Man: Dual Override features fresh gameplay mechanics but familiar platforming and difficulty. Here are my thoughts on it, based on the Gamescom 2026 demo.

Expanded skill slots, multiple saves, and the return of cursed loot add the addictive loop I wish were present in the base title. Check out my gameplay deep dive based on a hand-on demo ahead of Dark Arisen's Oct. 9 release.

The demon-slaying samurai game is headed to Nintendo's console without too many compromises. Here are my impressions of its Switch 2 demo ahead of its Sept. 4 launch.

Big Walk is just as inventive as Untitled Goose Game, House House's previous mayhem-filled release, but with an approach that's all about communication.

In a world that increasingly favors perfect averages and hyper-smooth edges, Sunshine’s jagged, funky design is a much-needed breath of fresh air.

After weeks of hands-on time with Nintendo's newest squid game, I find Nintendo's swerve into looter-shooter territory a surprising success.

Following a Supreme Court ruling, Nintendo will be refunded the tariffs it paid. However, it argues consumers have 'no legal entitlement' to the money.

Star Fox on the Nintendo Switch 2 is yet another Star Fox 64 remake, but it's the best spin on the classic rail shooter.

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One of the Switch 2's most visually impressive releases, Orbitals is a delightful, puzzle-solving romp.

Looking for a great game to play on your Switch or Switch 2? Check out Hades II, Mina the Hollower, Monster Hunter Rise, and the rest of our favorite Nintendo titles.

I can't wait to play Onimusha: Way of the Sword, and Capcom can't wait to release it, as the developer moved up the release date to Sept. 4. Here's why you should have this samurai adventure on your radar.

Yes, the new Star Fox is yet another Star Fox 64 reimagining, but that means the classic space shooter is now available with gorgeous, 4K graphics. These are my impressions after a recent demo session.