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items: Pokémon Classic Collection rumours explained: Are the original games really coming to Switch 2?
items: 2026 video game release dates: PS5, PS4, Xbox, PC and Switch
items: Animal Crossing 3.0 update today (15th January): What changes in the patch notes?
items: How to update Animal Crossing: New Horizons and get the new DLC
items: When is the Dispatch Nintendo Switch release date?
items: Nintendo Year in Review 2025: Release date window confirmed for your Wrapped-like stats
items: The Game Awards 2025: Date, UK time, nominees and how to watch
items: Metroid Prime 4: Beyond release date, gameplay and latest news
items: Pokémon Go Winter Holiday events 2025: Confirmed dates and what to expect
items: Is Pokopia on Switch 1? Nintendo’s weird loophole explained
items: The Golden Joysticks 2025: Full list of winners from this year's show
items: Kirby Air Riders review: Friendship ended with Mario Kart, now Kirby is my best friend
items: Metroid Prime 4: Beyond preview – worth the wait?
items: When is the next Nintendo Direct? Confirmed date, time and what to expect
items: Nintendo Switch 2 sales numbers: How many units have been sold?
items: Pokémon Legends: Z-A trade codes – Full list and how to use them
items: Pokémon Winds and Waves rumours: Gen 10 leaks explained
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Pokémon Classic Collection rumours explained: Are the original games really coming to Switch 2?
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date: 2026-02-17T09:58:19.000Z
creator: Cole Luke
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: Nintendo
subject: Nintendo Switch
subject: Pokemon
description: Gotta catch all the rumours.
encoded: With Pokémon’s 30th anniversary fast approaching, many are expecting something big, and there are wild rumours afoot, so as such, we've got the Pokémon Classic Collection rumours explained to see if the original games in some form or another really are coming to Switch 2. The upcoming Pokémon Day marks 30 years since Pokémon Red and Green launched on the Nintendo Game Boy in 1996, so even in the absence of leaks, it was always inevitable that there would be rumblings that something big could be revealed. The way in which these classic titles could return is up for debate as well, but, as for a theoretical Pokémon Classic Collection and what that could entail, read on! Pokémon Classic Collection rumours explained: Are the original games really coming to Switch 2? Currently, there is no concrete evidence that the original Pokémon games are coming to the Nintendo Switch or Switch 2. Much of the recent excitement stems from Riddler Khu on X (formerly Twitter), who posted images of Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen with the caption "They will return soon". If there is any truth to this rumour, we'd expect to find out during the official Pokémon Presents anniversary live stream on 27 February. View oEmbed on the source website Riddler Khu has, in the past, been proven correct with Pokémon leaks, but in recent years has had a spottier track record. Centro LEAKS, who revealed much of the Pokémon Gen 10 leaks, also took to X to add some further details. View oEmbed on the source website If they are to be eShop paid releases, this would separate them from Nintendo’s other re-release efforts, which typically come to the subscription-based Nintendo Switch Online service, such as the recent GameCube titles. However, there are some sources pointing to full-on remakes instead, as reported by Game Rant. It wouldn’t be the first time Pokémon games were remade, with Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen being remakes of Pokémon Red and Blue on the Game Boy Advance in 2004. Pokémon Red and Blue a…

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2026 video game release dates: PS5, PS4, Xbox, PC and Switch
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date: 2026-02-12T17:17:25.000Z
creator: Alex Raisbeck
subject: Gaming
subject: News
subject: Technology
subject: Nintendo
subject: Nintendo Switch
subject: PlayStation
subject: Xbox
description: Every game you need to know for this month and beyond.
encoded: We're now a month into 2026, and we've already seen some nice releases, but the best is still to come. We'll have a tough time beating 2025 for great games, with Hades 2, Death Stranding 2, Silent Hill f, Donkey Kong Bananza and of course, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 all blowing us away – and that's just a small fraction of what came out! That doesn't mean 2026 is pulling any punches though, with a certain Rockstar Games leading the line. So, with so many games still to come, here are all the great video game release dates you can look forward to in 2026 from February onwards. February 2026 video game release dates Unemployment Simulator 2018 (PC) – 3rd February Dragon Quest VII Reimagined (PC, Xbox Series X/S, PS5, Switch 2, Switch) – 5th February Ghost Gunners (PC) – 6th February My Hero Academia: All's Justice (PC, Xbox Series X/S, PS5) – 6th February Nioh 3 (PS5) – 6th February Mewgenics (PC) – 10th February Romeo is a Dead Man (PC, Xbox Series X/S, PS5) – 11th February Mario Tennis Fever (Switch 2) – 12th February Ride 6 (PC, Xbox Series X/S, PS5) – 12th February High on Life 2 (PC, Xbox Series X/S, PS5) – 13th February Reanimal (PC, Xbox Series X/S, PS5, Switch 2) – 13th February Avowed (PS5) – 17th February Demon Tides (PC) – 19th February Styx: Blades of Greed (PC, Xbox Series X/S, PS5) – 19th February Ys X: Proud Nordics (PC, PS5, Switch 2) – 20th February Tides of Tomorrow (PC, Xbox Series X/S, PS5) – 24th February Tales of Berseria Remastered (PC, Xbox Series X/S, PS5, Switch 2, Switch) – 26th February Resident Evil Requiem (PC, Xbox Series X/S, PS5, Switch 2) – 27th February March 2026 video game release dates Scott Pilgrim EX (PC, Xbox Series X/S, PS5, Switch) – 3rd March Pokémon Pokopia (Switch 2) – 5th March Marathon (PC, Ps5 and Xbox Series X/S) — 5th March Never Grace: The Witch and the Curse (PC, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, PS5, PS4, Switch 2, Switch) – 5th March Solasta II (PC) – 12th March Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly Remake (PC, Xbox Series …

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Animal Crossing 3.0 update today (15th January): What changes in the patch notes?
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date: 2026-01-15T12:58:35.000Z
creator: Cole Luke
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: Nintendo
subject: Nintendo Switch
description: Has Tom Nook been holding out on us?
encoded: The day has finally come, as we can now access the Animal Crossing: New Horizons 3.0 update today (15th January), as well as the Animal Crossing Switch 2 Edition, so let’s see what changes in the patch notes! We’ve already got you covered if you’re after what to expect in the new Animal Crossing update, as well as how to get the new Animal Crossing update and DLC. Of course, you won’t be able to access some of the new additions if you are still playing on the original Switch, but you could pick up a bargain with our round-up of the best Switch 2 deals! The difference between the two consoles is quite staggering, and fans seem to love the new unit if the sales figures are anything to go by. But, as for that Animal Crossing 3.0 update and all of its juicy patch notes, read on! View Affiliate Playlist on the source website Animal Crossing 3.0 update today (15th January): What changes in the patch notes? Below, courtesy of big Nintendo itself, are the full patch notes for the Animal Crossing 3.0 update that went live on 15th January 2026: The previously announced new content and features have been added. It’s now possible to craft up to 10 items at once if you have enough materials. Items stored in your home storage can now be used as DIY materials. The DIY Recipes app now includes a page where you can check hotel DIY requests and items requested by Tom Nook as you progress through the game. Items obtained by linking with Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp can now always be ordered from Nook Shopping. Super Mario Bros items can now be ordered from Nook Shopping without linking to a Nintendo Account. While outdoors on an island, holding down the L Button allows you to move while facing the same direction. When changing the island tune at Resident Services, Isabelle will now suggest recommended melodies, including the original island tune. When changing the island flag at Resident Services, you can now revert it to the original design from when the island was created. You can n…

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How to update Animal Crossing: New Horizons and get the new DLC
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date: 2026-01-15T12:48:03.000Z
creator: Rob Leane
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: Animal Crossing
subject: Nintendo
subject: Nintendo Switch
description: How to manually update Animal Crossing 3.0 and unlock the Nintendo Switch 2 upgrade.
encoded: Rejoice, Animal Crossing fans! The Nintendo Switch 2 upgrade is here, and so is update patch v3.0! These two colliding upgrades will give your game a huge shot in the arm, and keep you enjoying your island even longer. If you're wondering what's available in the latest version of the game, and how to upgrade, you can read on for everything you need to know. How to update Animal Crossing: New Horizons How do I manually update Animal Crossing: New Horizons? If you've been asking yourself that question, you'll need to follow these steps to update Animal Crossing on your Nintendo Switch or Switch 2: Make sure your Nintendo Switch is connected to the internet (press the 'System Settings' cog on the console home page, head to 'Internet Settings' and connect the console to your Wifi) Ensure that your copy of Animal Crossing: New Horizons is closed (hover over the game on your console home page and press the X button to close the software) Try to open the game, and you should be prompted to download the Animal Crossing update! If, for some reason, the update doesn't seem to be coming, try this back-up plan: Hover over the game on your console home page and press the + button In the menu that appears, head to 'Software Update' and select the option titled 'Via the Internet' The console will then search for updates - if you have one to download, it will prompt you to do so. What version is the new Animal Crossing update? Thanks to this update, the new Animal Crossing version number is Ver. 3.0 - this has added a huge amount of new content. First is the addition of the new hotel, with Kapp'n's family turning the island into a vacation hotspot. Players will be able to design hotel rooms for guests, fitting certain themes to match their vibes. You'll also be able to interact with guests on the island during their stay. You'll now also be able to craft specialty goods using DIY, exchanging them for hotel tickets. These hotel tickets can be spent in the souvenir shop to buy exclus…

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When is the Dispatch Nintendo Switch release date?
type: item
date: 2026-01-06T11:11:12.000Z
creator: Cole Luke
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: Nintendo
subject: Nintendo Switch
description: When is Dispatch dispatching on the Switch?
encoded: With the first episodes going live in October 2025, Dispatch fast proved itself to be one of the best games of last year; however, it was only limited to PC and PlayStation 5, and so we’ll be looking at when the Dispatch Nintendo Switch release date is. With a brilliant cast featuring the likes of Aaron Paul and a great story, we reckoned Dispatch was the perfect game to play over the Christmas break, owing to it being more like a TV series presented in bite-sized chunks. With how good the game is, it perhaps shouldn’t have come as any sort of surprise that the game exceeded three million units sold. With such success, though, the question remains if there will be a Dispatch Season 2, and if Dispatch will come to Xbox. But you don’t need to worry about any of that just now, as you have the whole first game to look forward to! Read on to find out the Dispatch Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 release date! When is the Dispatch Nintendo Switch release date? The Dispatch Nintendo Switch release date is 28th January 2026. This is for both the original Nintendo Switch and the Nintendo Switch 2. Unlike the launch on PC and PS5, the full game will be available at launch, rather than coming out in an episodic format. Currently, it appears that there is no physical release for Dispatch, with the Nintendo eShop being the only place to buy the Switch or Switch 2 Edition. There is a 10% discount for pre-orders, so you might want to act fast if you are keen on picking it up! Dispatch on Switch versus Switch 2: Platform differences explained The Nintendo Switch 2 edition features a higher resolution and framerate. This means that your experience playing it should be a bit smoother. That being said, the action of the game means you don’t need to be running it at 120 FPS, so OG Switch owners really shouldn’t miss out on too much! View oEmbed on the source website If you buy it for the original Switch and then pick up a Switch 2 at a later date, upgrading it to the Switch 2 version is fr…

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Nintendo Year in Review 2025: Release date window confirmed for your Wrapped-like stats
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date: 2025-12-11T17:00:32.000Z
creator: Ben Williams
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: Nintendo
description: You spent how long with Kirby?!
encoded: The time has almost come for the working year to end, and I don't know about you, but I'll spending plenty of time on my Nintendo Switch 2 over the Christmas break. Let's hang on a minute, though. Hasn't every gaming company on the planet been doing their version of Spotify Wrapped right now? Where's the Nintendo version, then? Indeed, we've already seen Discord Checkpoint, PlayStation Wrapped and Steam Year in Review. Nintendo and Xbox seem to be the only holdouts in terms of the major platform holders. So, when are we getting the pile of stats from Nintendo? Keep reading and you'll find out more. When is Nintendo's Year in Review coming out? The Nintendo Year in Review will be launching in January 2026, Nintendo has confirmed on its official social media channels. When we have a precise date, we'll be sure to update this page. Indeed, this does mean that Nintendo can actually give you stats from the whole year, rather than just the year to date (which is what a lot of these things actually seem to focus on). With big games like Metroid Prime 4, Pokémon Legends Z-A, Kirby Air Riders, Donkey Kong Bananza and Mario Kart World all launching this year, which one will be top of your list in terms of most hours played? You'll find out in the new year! View oEmbed on the source website How to see your Nintendo Switch Year in Review This is how it worked last year! Of course, the process might be a little different this time out, and we'll be sure to update this page when the time comes. Last year, to see your personalised Nintendo recap, you simply needed to head to the official Nintendo Switch Year in Review website. Once you logged in using your Nintendo Account and clicked the red 'Get started' button, you’d be able to see the following stats in order: Your first game The number of games you played and total number of hours Your Most played games Your gaming trends (pie chart showing percentages of the different genres you spent your time playing) The month you played …

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The Game Awards 2025: Date, UK time, nominees and how to watch
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date: 2025-12-11T16:30:16.000Z
creator: Alex Raisbeck
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: Nintendo
subject: PlayStation
subject: Xbox
description: Geoff, Geoff, Geoff!
encoded: Tonight's the night, folks! The Game Awards 2025 is kicking off soon, and Geoff Keighley is about to download a giant ZIP-file of trailers straight into the gaming industry's mind. Of course, there's also the small matter of giving out some awards. Will Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 run rampant again like it did at The Golden Joystick Awards last month? Only time, and the patience to sit through 50 world premieres, will tell! In the build-up, everyone has been trying to guess which games will be revealed in the marketing component of the evening. Our gracious host Geoff posted about a mysterious statue in the Mojave Desert, but we can tick this one off our list as it is now (mostly) solved! Of course, who can forget the hype and hopium of last month, when Valve announced a slew of new hardware, which caused many to speculate that a Half-Life 3 announcement was imminent. Who knows? Perhaps Gabe Newell will return to port after giving his new superyacht a spin. On that topic, perhaps Valve will actually reveal the price of the new hardware, but given how much the price of memory modules is soaring, that seems unlikely. Another spoiled surprise may be the official reveal that Leon S. Kennedy is to be the second playable protagonist of Resident Evil Requiem, as the PlayStation Store let slip recently. View oEmbed on the source website We know for certain that we'll get to see what the future of Tomb Raider will look like, as it's been confirmed that an announcement is to be made during the event. Speaking of iconic characters and what their future will look like, there's rumblings that James Bond: 007 First Light will feature in the show somehow. What we don't know is whether or not we will see more of Hideo Kojima's O.D. or an official announcement of Death Stranding 2 on PC, which the US age classification board ESRB blew the lid off recently. In Microsoft land, we've had some glimpses of the new Fable and a teaser for Forza Horizon 6, so it would be good to see more of…

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Metroid Prime 4: Beyond release date, gameplay and latest news
type: item
date: 2025-12-03T17:42:27.000Z
creator: Alex Raisbeck
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: Nintendo
subject: Nintendo Switch
description: We are beyond excited.
encoded: After first being announced in 2017, the Metroid Prime 4: Beyond release date is nigh upon us, and we've got everything you need to know, including the Metroid Prime 4 launch time, pre-orders, gameplay and story details, trailers and more! We certainly liked what we played in the Metroid Prime 4 preview, and reviews point to the game being well worth the wait. If you're new to the series or can't quite remember what happened in previous games, then be sure to check out the Metroid timeline and chronological story, which also goes over the best order to play the games in. To get the best Metroid Prime 4 experience, you'll definitely want to pick it up for the Switch 2, and if you haven't got one yet, we've got the best places to buy one. But there's very little time until Metroid prime 4 comes out, so read on! View oEmbed on the source website When is the Metroid Prime 4: Beyond release date? Metroid Prime 4: Beyond releases on 4th December 2025 for the Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch. For a long time, all we had to go on was a vague 2025 release window, and at one point, banners spotted on the London Underground advertised the game as "Out Now". View oEmbed on the source website This bizarre mix-up was quickly corrected, however, with new posters going up a few days later with the same old 2025 release date we already knew about. Thankfully, all that speculation is now dead and buried, with Nintendo confirming the official release date in their September 2025 Nintendo Direct. When is the Metroid Prime 4 launch time? Metroid Prime 4 will launch at local time midnight 12:00AM Thursday 4th December. This is the same across the world, except for countries that observe multiple time zones, such as the United States, where Nintendo uses Eastern Standard Time (EST) to time releases, meaning players living in time zones west of EST can start playing on the evening of 3rd December, such as folks in Pacific Standard Time (PST) who can start playing Metroid Prime 4 at 9P…

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Pokémon Go Winter Holiday events 2025: Confirmed dates and what to expect
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date: 2025-12-02T17:23:46.000Z
creator: Cole Luke
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: Nintendo
subject: Pokemon
subject: Pokemon Go
description: Pokémon Ho-ho-ho
encoded: With the year winding down to a close, you might naturally want to slip into hibernation mode, but we’re afraid to say that it’s all systems Go, as there is going to be plenty to keep you busy as part of Pokémon Go Winter Holiday Events for 2025. We’ve got all the confirmed dates of all the events and what to expect so that you don’t miss a beat of Pokémon Go holiday goodness. That is, of course, you aren’t too preoccupied playing through the Pokémon Legends Z-A DLC when it drops this December, which adds new Pokémon to the Legends Z-A Pokédex, including fearsome Mega Evolutions. Better polish up the ol’ Master Ball! It might just then be enough to tide us over until Pokémon Pokopia, if you have a Switch 2, that is, as playing Pokopia on a Switch 1 is a bit complicated… So much Pokémon, so little time! With that said, let’s get straight to it and see what awaits in the upcoming Pokémon Go Winter Holiday events. When are the Pokémon Go Winter Holiday events for 2025? There are two Winter Holiday Events taking place in December 2025 in Pokémon Go, and these are: Winter Holiday Part 1 – Thursday 18th December to Wednesday 24th December Winter Holiday Part 2 – Wednesday 24th December to Monday 29th December Around these dates are other experiences which can be found below: Journey to Paldea – Tuesday 2nd to Tuesday 9th December December Community Day – Saturday 6th to Sunday 7th December Well Armed – Thursday 11th to Tuesday 16th December Max Battle Day – Sunday 14th December Research Day – Saturday 20th December Winter Weekend – Saturday 27th to Sunday 28th December New Year's 2026 – Thursday 31st December to Sunday 4th January What to expect from the Pokémon Go Winter Holiday events Typically, Holiday Events feature a whole range of activities for Trainers to get up to. Last year, which was also split into two parts, we got: 2x Catch XP Themed Pokémon spawns increased Themed Pokémon in Raid Battles Themed Field Research Timed Research available Collection Challenge av…

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Is Pokopia on Switch 1? Nintendo’s weird loophole explained
type: item
date: 2025-11-28T13:23:30.000Z
creator: Cole Luke
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: Nintendo
subject: Nintendo Switch
subject: Pokemon
description: GameShare, I choose you!
encoded: For those who love Pokémon and Animal Crossing, Pokopia seems like a dream come true. Alas, for those still on the Switch 1, it might be something of a nightmare, as playing it isn’t exactly straightforward. So, is Pokopia actually on Switch 1? It’s complicated. There is a weird Nintendo loophole, but beware, there are some hoops you need to jump through (more on that below). Still, with more exclusive games coming out, such as Metroid Prime 4: Beyond and Kirby Air Riders, the Switch 2 is becoming more worth it with each passing day. If you’re yet to pick one up, be sure to check out all the best Switch 2 Black Friday deals and where to buy the Switch 2. If you do pick up a Nintendo Switch 2, then you’ll be able to play Pokopia with up to three friends in four-player co-op, as well as a host of other Switch 2 titles. If you don't and still want to try Pokopia on Switch 1, read on and all shall be revealed! Is Pokopia on Switch 1? Pokopia is not on Switch 1, but you can play it via Switch 2 GameShare. GameShare streams a version of the game to another Nintendo Switch 2, or a Switch 1. Think of it like split-screen of yore, but separated across two devices, where the main Switch 2 console will be doing all the heavy lifting, and outputting that to another device, which can use its own controls to interact with. Something to note is that you can only use GameShare with a Switch 2 and Switch 1 via a local wireless connection, and you cannot do it online. This means if you want to use GameShare with someone on a Switch 1, they have to be with you in person. Fellow Switch 2 owners can make use of GameChat to use GameShare online. View Green Video on the source website Read more on Pokémon: Pokémon Go Raids schedule - upcoming battles Best Pokémon gifts - the greatest merch Best Pokémon games on Switch - our ranking Best shiny Pokémon - the coolest creatures Best Dragon-type Pokémon - who's your fave? All cat Pokémon - the felines to catch Pokémon natures guide - all you n…

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The Golden Joysticks 2025: Full list of winners from this year's show
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date: 2025-11-21T11:32:02.000Z
creator: Alex Raisbeck
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: Nintendo
subject: PlayStation
subject: Xbox
description: Who won?
encoded: Awards season has finally arrived for those of us in the games industry, and with one of the strongest years gaming has ever seen, The Golden Joystick Awards 2025 were certainly a big deal. The 43rd edition of an event that has been running since 1983, plenty of studios saw success on the night, but one game in particular managed to stand out above the rest (more on that below). Between Best Indie Game, Studio of the Year, Best Lead Performer and Ultimate Game of the Year, there were so many categories on offer. We at Radio Times Gaming were privileged to be official media partners for the event, so were there to witness it all happen live. So, if you're curious who all the winners of the Golden Joysticks 2025 were, you can read on for the full list! When was The Golden Joysticks 2025? The Golden Joysticks 2025 awards ceremony took place on Thursday 20th November 2025. This year's event was held live in London, with the full show being streamed online. <img src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/3/2025/11/clair-obscur-expedition-33-golden-joysticks-win-6764274.jpg" width="4096" height="2160" alt="Guillaume Broche, Nicholas Maxson-Francome, Ben Starr, Jennifer English, Devora Wilde, Aliona Baranova, Rich Keeble and the team from Kepler Interactive celebrating their Golden Joysticks wins." title="clair-obscur-expedition-33-golden-joysticks-win" /> Unlike The Game Awards, this show is purely for doling out awards to the best of the best in the games industry, so there weren't too many trailers to catch up on. Who hosted The Golden Joysticks 2025? The host of The Golden Joysticks 2025 was Maggie Robertson. Robertson has had roles in the likes of Baldur's Gate 3, Destiny 2, God of War Ragnarök and Smite. Her biggest role, however, came as Lady Dimitrescu in 2021's Resident Evil Village, for which she won the 2021 Golden Joystick for Performance of the Year, as well as Best Performance at The Game Awards. She was joined by a series of guest presente…

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Kirby Air Riders review: Friendship ended with Mario Kart, now Kirby is my best friend
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date: 2025-11-19T11:00:22.000Z
creator: Alex Raisbeck
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: Nintendo
subject: Nintendo Switch
subject: Review
description: Sakurai's beloved child does it again.
encoded: The best way I can describe Kirby Air Riders is that it is, at its core, an intensely GameCube-coded game. For some, that might be a turn-off; why would you want to play a game reminiscent of a gimmicky console from 2001? For others – myself included – a game like Air Riders harks back to an era that may have been a bit quirky and off-kilter, but was nothing if not fun. Air Riders is a sequel to 2003's Kirby Air Ride, and unsurprisingly, it plays very similarly. The controls are simple, and while it can be a touch difficult to get used to the way you turn and drift if you're used to games like Mario Kart, within a few races you'll be absolutely flying. One of the core mechanics is the classic Kirby concept of absorbing enemies to steal their powers. By absorbing enemies during a race, not only will you get a nifty speed boost, but you'll also get their corresponding ability, letting you blast enemies with balls of fire or slash them with vast sword swipes. Races are fast, chaotic, and surprisingly tough once you turn the AI difficulty up a few notches. Before each race, you'll have the chance to choose one of 20 iconic characters, as well as a vehicle, each of which has its own spread of stats and its own unique quirks. Depending on how you want to play, the combination of rider and vehicle you choose can have some major impacts on your approach to the race. Meta Knight on the Winged Star may not exactly speed through the more grounded tracks like Floria Fields, but stick him on Airtopia Ruins where his penchant for flying can truly shine and you're golden. The fact that your approach to the game is so heavily influenced by the vehicles you use means that there's a surprising amount of skill expression, and plenty of flexibility. Two players can race with entirely opposing strategies and still perform well, as opposed to a game like Mario Kart, in which (at least for the average player) how well you perform is determined by how well you can drift and how lucky you g…

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Metroid Prime 4: Beyond preview – worth the wait?
type: item
date: 2025-11-14T14:00:56.000Z
creator: Alex Raisbeck
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: Comment
subject: Nintendo
subject: Nintendo Switch
description: After eight years of development, Prime is back with a bang.
encoded: It's been eight years since Metroid Prime 4: Beyond was first announced. Eighteen years since Metroid Prime 3. Over such lengthy waits, you could forgive fans for losing hope in the game – that it was doomed to development hell, that it may not even arrive, or simply losing interest in it. But for the most part, Metroid fans are as excited for Metroid Prime 4 than they ever have been (if not more so), and following a hands-on preview, I can say that they are certainly right to be. Metroid Prime 4 opens up with a short, tutorial-like level that explains the basics of the game to you. After taking down a rather simple boss at the end, a mysterious explosion of energy ripples across the planet, and Samus awakes moments later in the jungle of an unknown world. Viewros is, or rather was, home to the Lamorn, a once-highly advanced but long since dead civilisation. Samus, lucky her, is the chosen one, selected by the last of the Lamorn to take their knowledge off-planet to spread their story with the universe. Unfortunately, she'll first have to find three keys to get the teleport working – thus begins our story proper. For anyone that has played previous Metroid Prime titles, Metroid Prime 4 doesn't massively shake things up, but polishes them to a mirror sheen. Gunplay is fantastic, and as someone that typically only plays shooters on PC and therefore cannot aim with a controller to save his life, I am exceedingly thankful for the Switch 2's new mouse functionality. At first, your weaponry is very bare bones, limited to just your most basic blaster shots. As you proceed, Samus will begin to restore her suit's capabilities, adding missiles and the like back into her arsenal. The jungles of Lamorn look fantastic, and are a joy to explore. As you proceed through, you're encouraged to make heavy use of Samus's visor to scan anything and everything you see. Beyond interesting factoids about the flora and fauna, this does deliver some very helpful information about how best to…

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When is the next Nintendo Direct? Confirmed date, time and what to expect
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date: 2025-11-11T15:54:06.000Z
creator: Alex Raisbeck
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: Nintendo
description: The day of the Switch 2 Direct is upon us!
encoded: While Nintendo Directs typically focus on new games for the Nintendo Switch 2, the next one is set to be a bit different. While upcoming titles like Kirby Air Riders and Metroid Prime 4 are still on everyone's minds, Nintendo is choosing to use the next Nintendo Direct to share some more information about another of its media ventures. So, with a big trailer set to drop, here's what you need to know about when the next Nintendo Direct takes place, how and when to watch it, and what to expect! When is the next Nintendo Direct? Nintendo has confirmed that the Switch 2 Nintendo Direct will take place on Wednesday 12th November 2025. This was announced by Nintendo itself via its social media channels on 10th November. View oEmbed on the source website Keep reading for more key details! What time will Nintendo Direct start in the UK? The Nintendo Direct will take place at 2pm UK time on Wednesday 12th November 2025. It will exclusively cover information about the upcoming The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, set to release in cinemas in 2026. Nintendo has explicitly confirmed that "No game information will be included in this presentation." How to watch Nintendo Direct in the UK View oEmbed on the source website Today's Nintendo Direct will be shown on the official Nintendo YouTube channels. We've included the UK channel above, so you should be able to tune in there. When 2pm arrives, click into that player and prepare to be blown away (hopefully). What will be shown at the next Nintendo Direct? The next Nintendo Direct is focused on The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, the sequel to the hit 2023 animation from Nintendo and Illumination. The Direct will show off the premiere of the first trailer for the film, during which we expect to see some new characters join the series. Some leaked promotional materials appear to suggest that Yoshi will play a rather prominent role in the movie – or at least in the movie's merchandise. It should be made clear that this Direct will not include any…

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Nintendo Switch 2 sales numbers: How many units have been sold?
type: item
date: 2025-11-05T12:17:13.000Z
creator: Alex Raisbeck
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: Nintendo
subject: Nintendo Switch
description: I still love you, Wii U.
encoded: The Nintendo Switch 2 was always going to sell well, but even Nintendo probably wasn't expecting the record-breaking sales the console has seen thus far. After eight years of the Switch 1, in which it became the second highest-selling console of all time, players were desperate to get their hands on its souped-up successor. The Switch 2 is performing so well already, in fact, that after only six months, it's already creeping up on the lifetime sales of the Wii U. But how many total units has the Nintendo Switch 2 sold? You can read on for the full details. Nintendo Switch 2 sales numbers: How many units have been sold? At the time of writing, Nintendo has confirmed that the Nintendo Switch 2 has sold more than 10.36 million units according to Nintendo's November financial results, making it the biggest console launch in history. Nintendo clocked up more than 3.5 million units sold in only four days, making it the fastest-selling Nintendo console ever. This was followed up on 1st July 2025, with Nintendo sharing on its official website that the console had sold 1.8m units in the Americas, 1.47m in Japan, 1.18m in Europe and 0.55m units in the rest of the world. Nintendo has since removed this information from its website. The most recent update came at the beginning of August, when Nintendo published its financial results for the quarter ending 30th June, confirming that the console had passed the 6m sales mark, keeping them on track to meet their projected sales of 15m by March 2026. Beyond this, it was also confirmed that Mario Kart World is, unsurprisingly, the platform's top seller, with 96.7 per cent of Switch 2 owners also purchasing the game. This equates to around 5.63 million units, out of a total of 8.67 million games sold, making it the second biggest launch in the series after Mario Kart Wii. View Affiliate Playlist on the source website In comparison to these console sales, the Nintendo Switch 1 only managed to sell 4.7 million units in its first six mon…

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Pokémon Legends: Z-A trade codes – Full list and how to use them
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date: 2025-10-28T16:26:39.000Z
creator: Alex Raisbeck
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: Nintendo
subject: Nintendo Switch
subject: Pokemon
description: Tricks of the trade.
encoded: Ever since Generation 1, one of the most annoying things about Pokémon has been trade evolutions. But thanks to Pokémon Legends: Z-A trade codes, that's not an issue we'll have to deal with anymore! These handy codes will let you and another player trade the same Pokémon to easily evolve it and get that particular Pokédex entry sorted for good. We've also got a list of Mystery Gift Codes if you need to stock up on some extra supplies! But for the full list of trade codes in Pokémon Legends: Z-A as well as how to use them, read on! Full list of Pokémon Legends: Z-A trade codes Before we get into the list, we'd like to credit YouTuber Austin John Plays who set these codes up for the community to use! Here is the full list of trade codes and evolutions for Pokémon Legends: Z-A, including any held items you need: Haunter / Gengar: 0066 0066 Machoke / Machamp: 0126 0126 Kadabra / Alakazam: 0063 0063 Scyther / Scizor: 0176 0176 (Must be holding Metal Coat) Onix / Steelix: 0197 0197 (Must be holding Metal Coat) Slowpoke / Slowking: 0137 0137 (Must be holding King's Rock) Pumpkaboo / Gourgeist: 0204 0204 Phantump / Trevenant: 0182 0182 Spritzee / Aromatisse: 0096 0096 Swirlix / Slurpuff: 0098 0098 How to use trade codes in Pokémon Legends: Z-A To use trade codes in Pokémon Legends: Z-A, you need to first use Link Trade. You can do this by opening up the menu by pressing 'X', and then select the following options: Link Play Link Trade Faraway Players Once you've connected to Link Trade, you'll be given a prompt to enter a code – enter the code corresponding to the Pokémon listed above that you want to trade. Wait for the trade to connect, and you should see that you're matched up with a player who wants to trade the same Pokémon. Make sure to check that you're both trading the same Pokémon, and that both Pokémon are holding the necessary held item if required, and then accept the trade. Once the trade goes through, the Pokémon you received will evolve, completing that page i…

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Pokémon Winds and Waves rumours: Gen 10 leaks explained
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date: 2025-10-14T13:17:19.000Z
creator: Alex Raisbeck
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: Nintendo
subject: Nintendo Switch
subject: Pokemon
description: Tropicalia.
encoded: It's been a shockingly long time since Pokémon's Generation 9 launched, suggesting that Game Freak has been hard at work on something big. And if recent leaks are to be believed, then that something big is Generation 10, and it could be set to completely revolutionise the series. So, if you're curious about all the rumours of what's reportedly set to be called Pokémon Winds and Waves, here's what you need to know about the recent Gen 10 leaks. Pokémon Winds and Waves rumours: Gen 10 leaks explained The rumours about Pokémon Winds and Waves are circulating following a 'teraleak' in which a huge amount of information about alleged upcoming Game Freak projects was leaked online. The leaks come from Centro Leaks, one of the most reputable sources of Pokémon leaks around, so while it is certainly worth taking all of this information with a several grains of salt, there is plenty to suggest that the leaks are real. Development of the games will allegedly be led by Shigeru Ohmori, the primary director of the main series games since 2014's Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, and the leaks and reportedly are sourced from Ohmori's own internal documents. Pokémon Winds and Waves will apparently take place in a new region based on southeast Asia, and more specifically, Indonesia, with the nature and island setting of southeast Asia playing a major role. This reportedly further applies to the box legendaries, the 'Storm' and 'Wave' Pokémon, which control – surprise, surprise – the wind and waves. Weather is also said to play a role in battles, with references made to "Tenko-Waza" (天候技) which roughly translates to "weather moves". The games will supposedly feature an evil team that destroys nature for profit, contrasting with your rival, a local child who has grown up in and around the nature of the islands. According to the leaks, you'll progress through the game via a combination of Gyms and defeating Titan Pokémon, similar to in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, with many of the game's c…

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Nintendo Store in London: When and where is the pop-up shop?
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date: 2025-09-30T11:01:58.000Z
creator: Alex Raisbeck
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: Nintendo
description: Giant Wii remotes abound.
encoded: Nintendo is bringing their iconic store to the UK, as the Nintendo Pop-Up Store is set to open in London for a limited time. At the moment, Nintendo has official stores in Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, New York and San Francisco, leaving us Euros out of the loop when it comes to the best Nintendo merch. But that's all about to change! So, where is the Nintendo Pop-Up Store and when will it open? When does the Nintendo Pop-Up Store open in London? The Nintendo Pop-Up Store officially opens in London on 22nd October 2025 for ticketed entries, before opening to the public on 27th October. Up until 26th October, you will require a ticket reservation to enter the store – you can find more details on getting a ticket down below. Once the 27th rolls around, the Store will be open to the general public, and you can turn up on the day and get in, although you can likely expect some extremely long queues. The Store will be open for a few weeks, closing after its final day on 16th November. Where is the Nintendo Pop-Up Store in London? The Nintendo Pop-Up Store will be located at Westfield Shopping Centre in Shepherd's Bush. The Store will be found on the shopping centre's ground floor, just opposite the LEGO shop. Opening hours will be 10am–9pm on Monday to Saturday, and 12pm–6pm on a Sunday. What to expect from the Nintendo Pop-Up Store The Nintendo Pop-Up Store will stock a variety of merchandise for the company's biggest franchises, much of which is otherwise only available in their other locations. According to the official press release, the Store "will showcase an extensive range of official Nintendo merchandise, from collectible keyrings, pins, and charms to cosy apparel, stylish bags, and home essentials, including other exclusive items sold at the permanent stores in Japan. "The product offering will span some of Nintendo's most iconic franchises, including Super Mario, Donkey Kong, The Legend of Zelda, Animal Crossing, Pikmin, Splatoon and Kirby." How to get tickets for the …

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Is FC 26 crossplay? Cross-platform multiplayer explained
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date: 2025-09-03T15:44:39.000Z
creator: Alex Raisbeck
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: Fifa
subject: Nintendo
subject: PlayStation
subject: Xbox
description: Just don't get angry, that's a different crossplay.
encoded: If you and your mates are all on different consoles, you might be wondering if there's going to be FC 26 crossplay support. Whether it's for Clubs, Ultimate Team or just to have a friendly kickabout, the social aspect is one of the best things about FC, so you'll want to make sure you can play with or against friends. So, here's a quick explainer on everything you need to know about FC 26 crossplay – let's get into it. Is FC 26 crossplay? Cross-platform multiplayer explained FC 26 does have crossplay support, but with a caveat: you can only play with players on consoles from the same generation as yours. So, what does that mean? If you have a PS5, you'll be able to play with players on Xbox Series X/S, and vice versa, while the same is true for PS4 and Xbox One players. However, a PS5 player cannot play with a PS4 or Xbox One player. PC is considered part of the latest generation, meaning they can play with both PS5 and Xbox Series X/S players, but not with players on last-generation consoles. Nintendo Switch consoles are the major exception to this, as they fall outside everything we've just mentioned. Switch 1 and Switch 2 players can play with each other across generations, but will not be able to play with players on non-Nintendo platforms. As for what game modes this impacts, crossplay is available for the following: Online Friendlies Online Seasons FUT Play A Friend FUT Online Friendlies FUT Rivals FUT Champs FUT Online Draft FUT Co-Op Volta Football Pro Clubs Co-Op Season View Green Video on the source website Can you disable crossplay in FC 26? When you first boot up FC 26, crossplay is enabled by default, but you can turn this off manually. Head to the Customisation Menu, Online Settings and then select 'Matchmaking Options'. From here, you can choose to either 'opt-in' or 'opt-out' of crossplay. Once you've opted out of crossplay, you will only be matched against players on your particular console, but this also precludes you from playing with friends on o…

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PlayStation 6 could borrow a big feature from the Nintendo Switch
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date: 2025-09-01T15:49:14.000Z
creator: Alex Raisbeck
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: News
subject: Nintendo
subject: Nintendo Switch
subject: PlayStation
subject: PlayStation 5
description: 'Big' is an understatement.
encoded: We may be several years away from the release of Sony's next flagship console, but recent leaks have claimed the PS6 will be aping one of Nintendo Switch's best features. While Xbox is intent on turning anything and everything into an Xbox, including its upcoming handheld, Sony is reportedly hard at work on the PlayStation 6. Although official details on the next Sony console are almost non-existent, a recent leak suggests the PS6 will be unlike anything Sony has ever released. In fact, it will allegedly be more like a Switch. YouTube channel Moore's Law is Dead, a channel that has accurately leaked technical info about previous PlayStation hardware, recently uploaded a video sharing apparent technical specifications for a 'PS6 handheld'. This handheld, which will release alongside a more traditional PS6 home console, will supposedly be dockable, similar to Nintendo Switch consoles, allowing players to use it both on a TV and on the go. Reportedly making use of an AMD APU with four Zen 6c Cores, two further cores, and a 16 x RDNA 5 CUs GPU coming in at 1.2GHz in handheld mode and 1.65GHz while docked, the PS6 handheld will supposedly be more powerful than the PS5 when docked. Beyond this, the video claims that the handheld PS6 will cost around $500, and could launch as soon as late 2027. View Green Video on the source website It would represent Sony's first foray into the handheld gaming market since 2011's PS Vita launch, a console which, despite accruing a certain cult popularity, never saw much commercial success. While the PS5 has certainly sold well, hitting the 80 million units mark in August 2025, it remains several million short of the PS3, and nearly 40 million short of the PS4. With the Nintendo Switch flying high on 153 million units sold, the Switch 2 already breaking sales records, and Xbox getting in on the action, it appears Sony wants a piece of the handheld pie once more – it's just a question of whether they can make something great or just a poor …

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Borderlands 4 confirms Nintendo Switch 2 release date, and it's sooner than you might think
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date: 2025-07-23T15:44:19.000Z
creator: Alex Raisbeck
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: News
subject: Nintendo
subject: Nintendo Switch
description: Another Randy Pitchford social media masterclass.
encoded: While Borderlands 4 has long been confirmed for a Nintendo Switch 2 release, we haven't had much info on the actual release date. That was, until now. Follow an initial 23rd September release date for PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X/S, this was later moved forward thanks to how smoothly development was progressing. And it appears that quick development has impacted the Switch 2 version of the game too, with the port releasing only three weeks after the initial launch. In a recent video posted to social media, Gearbox CEO Randy Pitchford confirmed that Borderlands 4 will release on the Switch 2 on 3rd October 2025. View oEmbed on the source website Before this, all we knew about the port was that it was slated to release by the end of 2025, with most fans expecting a late November or early December release in time for Christmas. Clearly, this was something that Gearbox was aware of, with Pitchford referencing it directly in the announcement. "It's not next year, it's not even the holiday, it's so much before Christmas, it's so much before Thanksgiving," he teased. Despite some brief controversy surrounding the game's potential price, excitement for the game is high, with the title set to course correct from Borderlands 3 and Tiny Tina's Wonderlands, both of which drew criticism from players. In an interview last month, lead writer Taylor Clark confirmed that "we listen to the fans" when it comes to the game's development, something which appears to be paying off. In our own hands-on preview of Borderlands 4, we were mightily impressed with some of the new gameplay changes. Whether or not the hype around the game translates into sales and acclaim when it releases in September remains to be seen, but if it does, you can bet that plenty of Switch 2 owners will be lining up for their copies when October rolls around. View Green Video on the source website Check out more of our Gaming coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommen…

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Pokémon Champions release date year confirmed as new trailer arrives online
type: item
date: 2025-07-22T14:29:35.000Z
creator: Alex Raisbeck
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: News
subject: Nintendo
subject: Nintendo Switch
subject: Pokemon
description: Looking promising!
encoded: While we didn't get any news on Generation 10, today's Pokémon Presents did have some new info about the highly anticipated Pokémon Champions. As well as showing off a bit more of Pokémon Legends: Z-A and even shadow dropping a brand-new Pokémon game, we also got a new trailer for Pokémon Champions. Inspired by the Nintendo 64-era Pokémon Stadium series, Champions was first announced for Switch consoles and mobile in a Pokémon Presents earlier this year. Until now, though, we had no idea when it was set to come out, but thanks to this new trailer, it has now been confirmed that Pokémon Champions is scheduled to release in 2026. View oEmbed on the source website As well as the release date, the new trailer shared some new information about the gameplay itself. Players will be able to battle with Pokémon obtained within Champions itself, or with Pokémon transferred over from other titles via Pokémon Home. Players will be able to take on Ranked Battles against friends or against online opponents in both Single and Double Battle formats. It also makes developing your Pokémon incredibly convenient, seemingly allowing players to spend in-game currency to alter a Pokémon's IVs, EVs and nature alongside their moves and ability. It's not entirely clear yet exactly how this will work, nor how the in-game currency is earned, however. As for battle mechanics, the game has already been confirmed to feature Terastallization, tying in with Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, but has also been confirmed to feature Mega Evolution, likely as a means of tying in with the upcoming Legends: Z-A. Many players have already lauded the game as the future definitive way to play Pokémon competitively, with many claiming that the game is set to supersede the main series games at events such as the Pokémon World Championships. Whether that will come to pass is sadly beyond the scope of our predictive powers. What we do know, however, is that Pokémon Champions looks to be a game for fans to get excited …

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New Pokémon game released in surprise drop, but it's not what you'd expect
type: item
date: 2025-07-22T13:51:07.000Z
creator: Alex Raisbeck
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: News
subject: Nintendo
subject: Nintendo Switch
subject: Pokemon
description: Puzzling.
encoded: With the Switch 2 now out, and Pokémon Legends: Z-A fast approaching, it's an exciting time for the series. And while players hoping for news on Generation 10 will have come out of today's Pokémon Presents a tad disappointed, it's not all bad news. In a surprise reveal, a brand new Pokémon game was shown off for the first time, shadow dropping during the presentation – though, unfortunately, it's probably not what many people were expecting. Pokémon Friends is a brand new puzzle game, available right now on Nintendo Switch consoles and mobiles. View oEmbed on the source website It features a series of brain teasers, such as connecting a set of lightbulbs with one line, or connecting tiles in a certain order to allow water or a mine cart to pass through them. Billed with the tagline 'Eureka Every Day!', the game challenges players to "solve puzzles and get your daily 'aha' moment!". By completing puzzles, you'll unlock Pokémon plushes that you can use to decorate rooms in-game. Although the advert appears targeted at players of all ages, it seems to be a game that is largely aimed at children as a means of stimulating their brains a bit more than your bog-standard mobile game. It's the latest in a series of Pokémon-themed mobile games to release in recent years, including Pokémon Sleep and Pokémon Café ReMix, both of which had new updates teased as part of today's presentation. It's far from the first Pokémon puzzler to come around, with the likes of Pokémon Puzzle League, Pokémon Trozei and Pokémon Picross sure to live rent-free in the minds of many, but it's probably not what many fans were hoping for today. Thankfully, we did get some brief news on the upcoming Pokémon Legends: Z-A, as well as a confirmed release date for Stadium-like Pokémon Champions. All we really need, though, is for them to remake Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky. View Green Video on the source website Check out more of our Gaming coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to…

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FC 25 wonderkids: Best young players with high Career Mode potential
type: item
date: 2025-07-21T09:17:56.000Z
creator: Jon Nicholson
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: Fifa
subject: Nintendo
subject: PlayStation
subject: Xbox
description: These guys aren't kidding around.
encoded: While Ultimate Team might rule the roost, Career Mode is still one of the best ways to play FC 25, especially if you relish watching your players develop over time. If you're considering starting up a new save while you wait for the upcoming FC 26 release date, then you probably want some wonderkids to add to your squad. FC 25 has a ton of talented youngsters with high potentials that you can nurture into world class players, or potentially sell on for a huge profit if you prefer. That's why we've put together a list of the best FC 25 wonderkids, so you can easily sign all the best young players in each position with ease – assuming you have the money, of course! Best young players in FC 25 Career Mode The best young players in FC 25 Career Mode are Lamine Yamal and Endrick, thanks to their sky-high potential ability. Here are a few more of the top prospects: Lamine Yamal: Age 17 | FC Barcelona | RW | 81 OVR | 94 POT Endrick: Age 18 | Real Madrid | ST | OVR 77 | 91 POT Warren Zaïre-Emery: Age 18 | PSG | CM, CDM | 80 OVR | 90 POT Arda Güler: Age 19 | Real Madrid | RW, CAM | 78 OVR | 90 POT Kobbie Mainoo: Age 19 | Manchester United | CDM, CM | 77 OVR | 87 POT Jorrel Hato: Age 18 | Ajax | CB, LB | 73 OVR | 88 POT Nico Williams: Age 21 | Athletic Bilbao | RM, LM | 85 OVR | 89 POT Arthur Vermeeren: Age 19 | RB Leipzig | CDM, CM | 76 OVR | 87 POT Pau Cubarsi: Age 18 | FC Barcelona | CB | 78 OVR | 90 POT Guillaume Restes: Age 19 | Toulouse FC | GK | 78 OVR | 88 POT We've looked at a variety of factors for these players, including their overall potential (via Futwiz), growth, contract length and prices. While some of these players are already at the top clubs and may be quite expensive to pick up, we have excluded some of the very best that you probably won't be able to sign, who are already some of the highest-rated players overall, such as Jude Bellingham, Jamal Musiala, and João Neves. We've also defined wonderkids as any player aged 21 or younger – that means a few play…

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Donkey Kong Bananza fork in the road choice: Should you choose the left or right path in The Divide?
type: item
date: 2025-07-17T16:11:57.000Z
creator: Alex Raisbeck
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: Nintendo
subject: Nintendo Switch
description: Does it even matter?
encoded: The first game you'd think of when it comes to making choices probably isn't Donkey Kong Bananza, but the fork in the road makes you take a punt anyway. During the Divide layer, you'll be presented with a decision between two different paths, with vastly different environments to explore on either side. So, if you're wondering which path to take in this situation, here's everything you need to know. Donkey Kong Bananza fork in the road choice: Should you choose the left or right path in The Divide? We'll get right to the point here. Not only does it not matter which path you choose in The Divide, but you'll actually have to complete both of them to progress anyway. The left path leads to up to a snowy area where you can break a Void Stake to unlock the path down to the Freezer Layer, where you need to help the Elder Kong to prevent VoidCo from freezing the entire layer solid. The right path leads to a Void Stake that opens up the path to the Forest Layer, where you can unlock the Ostrich Bananza and help clean up some poison water. The fact of the matter is, you need to complete both the Frozen Layer and the Forest Layer if you want to continue, so once you've beaten one of them, you have to return to this point and do the other one. For that reason, we think that you should probably do the Frozen Layer first, as it comes first in the ordered layout of levels, coming in at SL 500-503 compared to the Forest Layer's SL 600-602. But while that's our recommendation, it really doesn't matter which one you choose, so if you feel like unlocking that Ostrich Bananza first, knock yourself out! View Green Video on the source website Check out more of our Gaming coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.

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All Bananza forms in Donkey Kong Bananza: Full list and how to get them
type: item
date: 2025-07-17T15:17:20.000Z
creator: Alex Raisbeck
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: Nintendo
subject: Nintendo Switch
description: Zebra Kong, my beloved.
encoded: Like Super Mario Odyssey before it, Donkey Kong Bananza features a mechanic that lets you transform into all sorts of unique forms. These Bananza forms can turn you into anything from a zebra to an ostrich, and each one gives you special abilities that you can use to explore every layer more effectively. If you're curious as to how many forms there are and what they do, here's a full list of every Bananza form in Donkey Kong Bananza, and how to unlock them. All Bananza forms in Donkey Kong Bananza and how to get them There are a total of five Bananza forms that you'll unlock over the course of Donkey Kong Bananza. Luckily, all of these forms are required to progress in the story, so there's no way you can miss them – at certain layers, you'll meet Elders who will give you the form to use once you find or fix their Ancient Record. Here is a full list of Bananza forms, what they do, and when you unlock them: Kong Bananza (SL 101) The Kong Bananza form increases your strength, allowing you to break through most materials, including some more durable ones like concrete. You can hold Y to Charge Punch, which provides a more powerful hit with a shockwave. Zebra Bananza (SL 501) The Zebra Bananza increases your movement speed, letting you more easily navigate collapsing terrain and even walk on ice without slipping and sliding. You can also hold ZL to Charge Dash instead of rolling. Ostrich Bananza (SL 600) The Ostrich Bananza gives you a set of wings that you can use to briefly fly horizontally, letting you access new areas. You can also use it to ride air jets to fly upwards. Elephant Bananza (SL 900-901) The Elephant Bananza gives you a trunk that lets you suck up almost any material, which is in turn formed into large balls that you can throw. Snake Bananza (SL 1201) The Snake Bananza gives you a tail that you can coil up like a spring, using your Double Jump and Charge Jump to jump much higher than you could before. You also gain the Glare ability, which lets you brie…

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Donkey Kong Bananza levels list: How many layers are there?
type: item
date: 2025-07-17T13:37:19.000Z
creator: Alex Raisbeck
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: Nintendo
subject: Nintendo Switch
description: How deep is the Planet Core?
encoded: Games often have you moving upwards, whether that's climbing mountains, towers or whatever else – Donkey Kong Bananza levels are the complete opposite. Bananza sees the eponymous ape digging to the Planet Core, with each layer of the planet making up a different level to explore. But how many levels are there in Donkey Kong Bananza? We'll take you through each layer to let you know exactly how far you've got to go. Donkey Kong Bananza levels list: How many layers are there? There are a total of 17 main layers in Donkey Kong Bananza. While this constitutes the main 17 levels you'll need to complete to beat the game, there are also multiple sublevels to explore, so the total number of layers overall is higher. Each layer is denoted by a Sublayer number, effectively showing how deep into the planet it is. Here is a list of every main layer in Donkey Kong Bananza: Ingot Isle (SL 1-10) Lagoon Layer (SL 100-102) Hilltop Layer (SL 200) Canyon Layer (SL 300-302) The Divide (SL 400) Freezer Layer (SL 500-503) Forest Layer (SL 600-602) The Junction (SL 700) Resort Layer (SL 800) Tempest Layer (SL 900-902) Landfill Layer (SL 1000-1001) Racing Layer (SL 1100) Radiance Layer (SL 1200-1204) Groove Layer (SL 1300) Feast Layer (SL 1400-1401) Forbidden Layer (SL 1500) Planet Core (SL 1600-1609) On each layer, you'll be able to find a variety of Banandium gems and Fossils by exploring, though Terrain Strength also increases the further down you go, too. The depth culminates once you hit Sublayer 1600 – Planet Core – where you'll reach the end of the game. How to get to the next layer in Donkey Kong Bananza To progress in Donkey Kong Bananza, you need to make your way through the various sublayers, all the way to the Planet Core. To do this, you need to destroy the Void Stakes located in each level. These are the glowing, purple structures that look like Void Kong. Destroying them earns you some Banandium Gems, and some levels will have multiple Void Stakes, so it's well worth the eff…

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Link and Zelda casting confirmed for live-action The Legend of Zelda movie
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date: 2025-07-16T11:25:56.000Z
creator: Alex Raisbeck
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: News
subject: Nintendo
description: The film is set to release in 2027.
encoded: With two years to go until the Legend of Zelda live-action adaptation is scheduled to release, we finally know who will be taking up the mantle of the iconic hero in green. Following the tremendous success of The Super Mario Bros Movie in 2023, Nintendo confirmed that it was collaborating with Sony Pictures on a live-action Legend of Zelda film. Set to be directed by Wes Ball, director of The Maze Runner trilogy and 2024's Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, production will be supervised by Zelda creator Shigeru Miyamoto and former Marvel Studios founder Avi Arad. But while news about the production side of things has been rather open thus far, we haven't had any news at all on the film's casting – until now. In a statement put out by Nintendo, is has been confirmed that Link will be played by Benjamin Evan Ainsworth, while Zelda will be played by Bo Bragason. View oEmbed on the source website Ainsworth, aged just 16, has appeared in recent TV series such as The Haunting of Bly Manor, as well as films such as Flora & Ulysses and as Pinocchio in Robert Zemeckis's 2022 adaptation of the story. Bragason has appeared most recently as Amy Knightly in The Jetty and Roxy Jackson in Renegade Nell, as well as Clara Radley in 2024 film The Radleys. Unlike Ainsworth, Bragason actually already has a gaming credit to her name, appearing in a minor role in the 2021 animated film Kingsglaive: Final Fantasy XV. Prior to Bragason's confirmation, it was heavily speculated that the role would go to Hunter Schafer, with plenty of parallels being drawn between her and several iterations of Princess Zelda, most notably in Twilight Princess. But with the selection of Ainsworth and Bragason, it appears that the film will be adapting one of the less dark Zelda stories, perhaps continuing to aim for a younger audience. As yet, it hasn't been confirmed how much the film will draw from the lore and story of the games or whether the studio will be aiming for an entirely new tale to tell. View Gr…

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Donkey Kong Bananza: Release date and pre-order details for the Nintendo Switch 2 game
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date: 2025-07-14T13:49:32.000Z
creator: Rob Leane
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: Nintendo
subject: Nintendo Switch
description: Ready for a banana bonanza?
encoded: The Nintendo Switch 2 is finally here, and while Mario Kart World represents the console's biggest launch title, we've got another major release hot on its heels with Donkey Kong Bananza. Nintendo's iconic ape stars as the lead for the first time since 2014's Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze, and might even be getting a film adaptation too! If you've not got your hands on a Switch 2 yet, make sure to check out the best bundles and UK deals so you can pick one up for the best prices. For now, though, let's take a look at everything you need to know about Donkey Kong Bananza, including the release date! When is the Donkey Kong Bananza release date? The Donkey Kong Bananza release date is Thursday 17th July 2025, Nintendo has confirmed. This places the game just over a month away from the launch of the Nintendo Switch 2 console itself. In lieu of a big new 3D Mario platformer, this seems like the first big Switch 2 exclusive that is aimed at single-player fans. Exclusive titles like Donkey Kong Banaza certainly make the Switch 2 worth it, and widen the gap between it and the original Switch. Can I pre-order Donkey Kong Bananza? Yes, you can pre-order Donkey Kong Bananza right now for a price of around £64.99. Here in the UK, we can see the game in stock at Amazon, GAME and Argos at the time of writing. Of course, you could also choose to order your copy directly from the Nintendo Store. You can save a few pounds if you opt for a digital download instead of a cartridge. Just make sure you have enough storage for your Switch 2 if you're planning on buying it digitally. If you don't, you can always pick up a MicroSD Express card. Which consoles and platforms can play Donkey Kong Bananza? Donkey Kong Bananza will be a Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive, Nintendo has confirmed. There's no prizes for guessing that one! If you haven't already bought a Nintendo Switch 2, and you want to play this new game at launch, you have until the middle of July to get your hands on the new h…

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Donkey Kong is finally getting his own movie adaptation, Nintendo copyright filing suggests
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date: 2025-07-14T13:01:52.000Z
creator: Alex Raisbeck
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: News
subject: Nintendo
description: There's no business like monkey business.
encoded: An upcoming Donkey Kong movie appears to have been given the go-ahead, according to a recent copyright filing. Three decades after the critical and commercial flop that was the original Super Mario Bros Movie, Nintendo re-entered the showbiz market with a markedly better attempt. 2023's animated The Super Mario Bros Movie proved a hit, raking in over $1.3 billion at the box office. Not resting on its laurels, Nintendo is itching to capitalise on this success, with an already-announced Legend of Zelda adaptation, and now, a long-rumoured potential Donkey Kong film. In May 2025, Nintendo Studios and Universal Pictures filed copyright information, declaring themselves co-producers of an as yet untitled Donkey Kong motion picture. Donkey Kong, who was voiced by Seth Rogen in Mario's 2023 return to the big screen, has proven to be one of the film's most popular characters, sparking speculation that he was due his own time to shine. This would represent a larger push from Nintendo to bring Donkey Kong back into the spotlight. Later this month, the release of Donkey Kong Bananza will represent his first mainline solo title since 2014's Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze. The character has also received a new design for Bananza and last month's Mario Kart World, bringing him more in line with his original design, and perhaps more notably, with his design in the Super Mario Bros Movie. Nintendo has even placed him front and centre at its Super Nintendo World theme parks in Japan and the US, with Donkey Kong World marking the parks' first major expansion. As for details on the film itself, we still have almost nothing to go on but would assume that it would be produced by Universal subsidiary Illumination, the studio which produced 2023's Mario film and is set to produce its 2026 sequel. Furthermore, it seems fairly likely that Rogen would reprise his role as the eponymous ape, with the film tying in with the mainline Mario movies. View Green Video on the source website Che…

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