Mario Kart Worldis, above all, a damn hoot. It borrows and expands upon what worked, while rethinking other aspects entirely. As many noted following the Switch 2 debut trailer, races now support up to 24 racers simultaneously. I would die for her. You need a javascript enabled net internet ride to watch videos. Want us to remember this setting for all your devices? Bowser had an old-school biker look. Luigi could dress up like a straw-hat farmer....

How do you beat an experience that feels as complete asMario Kart 8 Deluxe? By doing something completely different, likeMario Kart World. It’s certainly a gamble. With a roster that comprehensive, simply adding more seems out of the question. Instead, Mario Kart World essentially removes the concept of bespoke tracks altogether. Some even take inspiration from familiar tracks in the past. But whatever its origins, it is absolutely brilliant. And if it is battle royale inspired?...

Metroid fans have been waiting a long time forMetroid Prime 4. At one time it seemed like a game doomed by its own sky-high expectations. With theSwitch 2on the horizon, Beyond is finally real, and playable, and great. You need a javascript enabled surfing app to watch videos. Want us to remember this setting for all your devices? Retro Studios is clearly exercising great care for stewarding this franchise, even down to the little touches....

As it stands, it appears increasingly unlikely that US fans will see pre-orders go live this weekend. Nintendo Switch 2 Console 395.99 Sold by EE. See here Meanwhile, Amazon UK also went live today, but is now out of stock. It moved away from its previous invite-only system. Donkey Kong Bananza (Switch 2) 54.99 with Argos 10 off code (was 64.99). Switch 2 release date TheSwitch 2 will be released on Thursday 5th June....

How to catch Marshadow in Pokemon Go. TheA Striking Shadow Special Research questgives everyPokemon Gotrainer the chance to catch the mythical Marshadow! We’ve previously seen this happen withDiancieandShaymin. So now youcatch Marshadowfor free, let’s take a look at theA Striking Shadow quest steps and rewards. A Striking Shadow was released on Thursday 3rd April 2025 and any Pokemon Go player can unlock this quest. It’s important to note though that you cannot catch a Marshadow if you already have one....

Including the Stunning Styles bonuses. Stunning Styleshas a lot to offer inPokemon Go. Not only does it bring two Special Research updates, but Stunning Styles sees the release ofPaldean Taurostoo. you could also collect and complete theStunning Styles event-exclusive research taskstoo. Missing this deadline, of course, means the quest will vanish and the rewards will go with it. Here are the Stunning Styles quest steps and rewards in Pokemon Go....

Mafia 3! Minecraft Legends! More! April’s upon us, meaning it’s time to toss March’s Prime Gaming offerings aside and ready ourselves with open arms for a brand-new batch - with this monthbringing 22 more titlesto Prime Gaming members (join for free here), includingMafia 3,Minecraft Legends, Thief Gold, and Genesis Noir. April offerings - as is Prime Gaming’s way - arrive across four scheduled content drops, with Amazon’s first five titles available right now....

But goodness me can it get tiresome to play. We’ll come back to the issues with that, because thematically this is all genuinely lovely stuff. Healing an area, or being, involves clearing ‘tangles’ and untying ‘knots’. Abilities are appropriately named, as are protagonist Hazel’s weapons, and indeed characters. It’s worth laying out the structure a bit. These are, frustratingly, where South of Midnight’s problems start to creep in. Often you see that thing first and simply follow it to find your reward....

TheSwitch 2is not surprising, but it isn’t trying to be. Even the straightforwardly numerical name reassures that it is exactly what you expect: another Switch, but better. And it’s not as if Nintendo hasn’t tried going gonzo-weird after a massive hardware hit before. The Switch 2 will surely avoid becoming another Wii U. The difference in quality is barely noticeable to my eyes so the larger screen feels worth it to me....

Pixel throughput on Switch 2 Special Edition games suggests it’s over five times faster than its predecessor. The display may be LCD in nature, but in every other spec point, the firm has delivered. Beyond that, there’s both 120Hz and VRR (variable refresh rate) support. And if it’s not? A 5220 mAh battery is a considerable improvement over the 4310 mAh in the original. Clearly they weren’t based on this pristine showing!...

The main menu UI of Switch 2 looks similar to the home screen of the first Nintendo Switch. Above, you might see the time of day, Wi-Fi connectivity, and battery charge remaining. At the bottom of the screen, players can see which Joy-Cons are connected and a row of icons. There’s also an unknown icon represented by a green sheet of paper. This could be a redesigned News icon or something else entirely....

Plus: optimised controls, along with PS4 and PS5 equivalents. That’s a huge outlier relative to other ports, and users have to adjust their expectations accordingly. One element of this is due to how shaders are compiled. This manifests as sudden, extremely high CPU utilisation as you cross an invisible threshold in-game. Beyond frame-time hitches across all CPUs tested, I also saw some strange behaviour on occasion. I had a similar experience on the Steam Deck....

“lmao the cow from Moo Moo Meadows??? is playable in Mario Kart,“another adds. MARIO KART WORLD?!!!!!!” So, moo-ve over Princess Peach. In Mario Kart World, it is all about the badass cow! Well, I say all about. It would be remiss of me not to also give a mention to a very distinguished-looking King Boo. Oh, that jacket does suit you, sir. TheNintendo Switch 2 is due to be released on 5th June....