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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: The Game Awards 2025: Date, UK time, nominees and how to watch
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: 2025 video game release dates: PS5, PS4, Xbox, PC and Switch
items: Pokémon Legends: Z-A trade codes – Full list and how to use them
items: Pokémon Winds and Waves rumours: Gen 10 leaks explained
items: Nintendo Store in London: When and where is the pop-up shop?
items: Metroid Prime 4: Beyond release date, gameplay and latest news
items: Is FC 26 crossplay? Cross-platform multiplayer explained
items: PlayStation 6 could borrow a big feature from the Nintendo Switch
items: Borderlands 4 confirms Nintendo Switch 2 release date, and it's sooner than you might think
items: Pokémon Champions release date year confirmed as new trailer arrives online
items: New Pokémon game released in surprise drop, but it's not what you'd expect
items: FC 25 wonderkids: Best young players with high Career Mode potential
items: Donkey Kong Bananza fork in the road choice: Should you choose the left or right path in The Divide?
items: All Bananza forms in Donkey Kong Bananza: Full list and how to get them
items: Donkey Kong Bananza levels list: How many layers are there?
items: Link and Zelda casting confirmed for live-action The Legend of Zelda movie
items: Donkey Kong Bananza: Release date and pre-order details for the Nintendo Switch 2 game
items: Donkey Kong is finally getting his own movie adaptation, Nintendo copyright filing suggests
items: Every Nintendo Switch 2 accessory you need for the full gaming experience
items: Mario Kart World free roam explained: How to access and enjoy the open world
items: Nintendo Switch 2 GameCube games: Full list of Nintendo Switch Online GameCube titles
items: Does Mario Kart World have 200cc?
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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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The Game Awards 2025: Date, UK time, nominees and how to watch
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date: 2025-11-17T17:28:16.000Z
creator: Alex Raisbeck
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: Nintendo
subject: PlayStation
subject: Xbox
description: Geoff, Geoff, Geoff!
encoded: One-man trailer machine Geoff Keighley and his trusty world premieres are on their way once more as The Game Awards 2025 approaches. Perhaps the biggest day in the gaming calendar each year, The Game Awards crown the very best games of the year alongside showing off dozens of trailers for next year's potential future winners. Here's what you need to know about when The Game Awards 2025 take place, who the nominees are, and how you can watch every moment of it live. When are The Game Awards 2025? The Game Awards 2025 take place on 11th December 2025, with the show being broadcast live from Los Angeles. Because the show begins in the evening in LA, that does mean that for those of us in Europe and further east, the show will actually be taking place on the morning of 12th December 2025. You can find more information on specific times down below. What time does The Game Awards 2025 start in the UK? The Game Awards 2025 begin at 12:30am GMT on 12th December 2025. If you're in a different time zone, here's what time the show will begin for you: US West Coast (PST) – 4:30pm, 11th December US Mountain (MST) – 5:30pm, 11th December US Central (CST) – 6:30pm, 11th December US East Coast (EST) – 7:30pm, 11th December Central Europe (CEST) – 1:30am, 12th December Singapore (SGT) – 8:30am, 12th December Japan (JST) – 9:30am, 12th December Australia East Coast (AEDT) – 11:30am, 12th December New Zealand (NZDT) – 1:30pm, 12th December How to watch The Game Awards 2025 The Game Awards will be streamed live on a variety of platforms, including YouTube, Twitch, X, Facebook Live, Steam, and for the first time, Amazon Prime. Full list of The Game Awards 2025 nominees The nominees for this year's Game Awards have now been confirmed. You can check out the nominations, as announced by Geoff himself, in the video below, or scroll further down for the full list. View oEmbed on the source website Game of the Year Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Death Stranding 2: On the Beach Donkey Kong Bananz…

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Metroid Prime 4: Beyond preview – worth the wait?
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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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2025 video game release dates: PS5, PS4, Xbox, PC and Switch
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date: 2025-11-03T10:20:25.000Z
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 about for October 2025 and beyond.
encoded: We only have a couple of months left of 2025, but that doesn't mean we're out of massive video game releases to look forward to. Between Death Stranding 2, Donkey Kong Bananza, Hades 2, Expedition 33 and more, 2025 has been one of the biggest and best years for gaming we've ever seen. We've even seen a couple of console releases, with the Nintendo Switch 2 and ROG Xbox Ally coming out earlier this year. If you're curious what video game releases we have to look forward to, here's what's coming out until the end of 2025 and beyond! November 2025 video game release dates Europa Universalis 5 (PC) - 4th November Windstorm: The Legend of Khiimori (PC) - 4th November Football Manager 26 (PC, Mac, Xbox, PS4, PS5, mobile) - 4th November Cairn (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S) - 5th November Dinkum (PC, Switch) - 5th November Unbeatable (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S) - 6th November Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment (Switch 2) - 6th November Syberia - Remastered (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S) - 6th November Goodnight Universe (Switch 2, Switch) - 11th November Anno 117: Pax Romana (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S) - 13th November Yakuza Kiwami (Switch 2) - 13th November Yakuza Kiwami 2 (Switch 2) - 13th November Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 (PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One) - 14th November Where Winds Meet (PC, PS5) - 14th November Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero (Switch 2, Switch) - 14th November Deadpool VR (PC) - 18th November Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault (PC) - 19th November Kirby Air Riders (Switch 2) - 20th November December 2025 video game release dates MARVEL Cosmic Invasion (PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch) - 1st December Destiny 2: Renegades (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S) - 2nd December Assassin's Creed Shadows (Nintendo Switch 2) - 2nd December Blood: Refreshed Supply (PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch) - 4th December Football Manager 2026 Touch (Switch 2, Switch) - 4th December Metroid Prime 4: Beyond (Switch 2, Switch) - 4th December Octopath…

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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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Metroid Prime 4: Beyond release date, gameplay and latest news
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date: 2025-09-15T14:54:27.000Z
creator: Alex Raisbeck
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: Nintendo
description: We are beyond excited.
encoded: After what feels like forever, we finally have a confirmed release date for Metroid Prime 4: Beyond. First announced all the way back in 2017, the game has had a choppy development cycle, shifting developers from Bandai Namco to Retro Studios and being restarted back in 2019. But we're finally in the home stretch, and one of the most highly anticipated games around is releasing later this year – but when exactly? For everything you need to know about the return of Samus Aran, here's the Metroid Prime 4: Beyond release date, gameplay, news and more. 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 mixup 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. Can I pre-order Metroid Prime 4? Yes! Metroid Prime 4: Beyond is now available to pre-order. Nintendo Switch 2 owners can purchase the game digitally from the Nintendo eShop for £58.99 / $69.99 / €69.99. Alternatively, you can get it for slightly cheaper on the Nintendo Switch 1, again from the eShop, for £49.99 / $59.99 / €59.99. Later on, you can pay £7.99 to upgrade to the superior Switch 2 version if you choose to. As for physical copies, it doesn't look like they're available to pre-order just yet, but we'll keep an eye out for them, so be sure to check back! Which consoles and platforms can play Metroid Prime 4? Metroid Prime 4: Beyond has been confirmed for Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch. Despite the Nintendo Switch 2 having already bee…

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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
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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
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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
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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?
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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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Every Nintendo Switch 2 accessory you need for the full gaming experience
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date: 2025-07-02T10:00:56.000Z
creator: Laura Wybrow
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: Nintendo
description: What Nintendo Switch 2 accessories should you actually buy?
encoded: The Nintendo Switch 2 is officially out, alongside an array of games and accessories. The brand-new games console is as kitted out as a pro football team with extra controllers, cases and cameras to buy. So which products should you actually get? And is it really worth paying for the full Nintendo prices? Below, we've pulled together the Nintendo Switch 2 accessories we think you'll really want for the full-on gaming experience. View Affiliate Playlist on the source website Make sure you look at where to buy Nintendo Switch 2 and the best Nintendo Switch 2 bundles. Jump to: Nintendo Switch 2 accessories at a glance Best Nintendo Switch 2 accessories to buy in 2025 Nintendo Switch 2 accessories at a glance: Nintendo Switch 2 Piranha Plant Camera | £33.99 Nintendo Switch 2 Camera | £49.99 Nintendo Switch 2 SanDisk Micro Express SD cards | £49.99 Nintendo Switch 2 Samsung Micro Express SD cards | £49.99 Nintendo Switch 2 Joy-Con 2 controller set | £74.99 Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller | £74.99 Nintendo Switch 2 GameCube Controller | £58.99 Nintendo Switch 2 Carrying Case and Screen Protector | £20.99 Nintendo Switch 2 All-In-One Carrying Case | £66.99 Nintendo Switch Joy-Con 2 Wheel | £16.99 Best Nintendo Switch 2 accessories to buy in 2025 Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller Why buy the Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller? Well if you mostly play with your Switch 2 while it's docked, or want to really lock in when gaming, the Pro Controller is the best for it. With intuitive motion controls, a rumble feature and a new C Button for opening the GameChat menu at any time, it's exactly what you need to level up your gaming experience. Buy Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller for £74.99 at Very Buy Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller for £74.99 at Currys Buy Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller for £74.99 at HMV Buy Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller for £74.99 at Nintendo Nintendo Switch 2 Joy-Con 2 controller set This set includes both a left and right Joy-Con 2 controller, along with a …

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Mario Kart World free roam explained: How to access and enjoy the open world
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date: 2025-06-06T14:15:23.000Z
creator: Cole Luke
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: Nintendo
subject: Nintendo Switch
subject: Video
description: As a wise man once said, 'Let's-a go!'
encoded: One of the big new additions to Mario Kart World is free roam, though it's kind of easy to miss it at first glance. And across the game's sizeable open world there are collectibles – like food bags to unlock skins, and parking symbols which start mini challenges. Plus, you can pull up the character selection screen at any time and change your appearance and your kart. Overall, it's a great way to get familiar with the map, unlock cool goodies, and pass the time while you wait for your friends to get online so you can thoroughly smash them in a race. So, how do you do it? How to access Mario Kart World free roam To access free roam in Mario Kart World, here's what you need to do! In the main menu, you'll see a random character driving around the map. If you press the plus button, from the main menu, you'll immediately take control of them in the open world. You're now in the free roam mode. It really is as simple as that. So, start exploring and see what you can find! From the free roam world, you can also go into the mini map and fast travel to anywhere you like. To come out of this game mode when you're ready for a Grand Prix or a time trial, simply pull up the main menu and pick the option to exit free roam. And hey, maybe we'll see you out there! For more from us, make sure to subscribe to the Radio Times Gaming YouTube channel and follow us on TikTok. Read more on the Nintendo Switch 2: Nintendo Switch 2 release date - key details Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders - where to buy Nintendo Switch 2 vs original Switch - what are the differences? Do Switch 1 controllers work with Switch 2? Do Switch 2 games work on Switch 1? Switch 2 backwards compatibility explained - can you play OG Switch games on Switch 2? Switch 2 games - confirmed and predicted games Check out more of our Gaming coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.

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Nintendo Switch 2 GameCube games: Full list of Nintendo Switch Online GameCube titles
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date: 2025-06-06T13:20:22.000Z
creator: Alex Raisbeck
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: Nintendo
subject: Nintendo Switch
description: The box is back!
encoded: After the success of the Nintendo Switch Online ports of the NES, SNES and N64, the Nintendo Switch 2 has brought a collection of GameCube games to the platform. One of the most-requested features of Nintendo consoles since the service started, Nintendo has added an incredibly line-up of games to the platform, including some Nintendo hits and third-party classics. We've put together a full list of every GameCube game on Nintendo Switch 2 - read on! View Affiliate Playlist on the source website Which GameCube games are confirmed for Switch 2? At the moment, there are only three games confirmed for Nintendo Switch 2. These are: The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker Soul Calibur 2 F-Zero GX While these are the only games confirmed so far, there will undoubtedly be more added in the future, though maybe not for the Switch 2's launch. Other titles we would expect to see down the line include The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess, Metroid Prime 1 and 2, and Pokémon XD and Colosseum. How to get GameCube games on Switch 2 GameCube games will be available to Switch 2 players via the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack. They will join the games made available through this method from the NES, SNES and Nintendo 64 consoles. This means that players will have to pay £59.99 / $79.00 / €69.99 per year to gain access to the service. Can you buy the Nintendo Switch 2 GameCube controller? The Nintendo Switch 2 GameCube controller launched alongside the console, and can be purchased directly from the Nintendo website. The controller can be used both wired and wirelessly, making a change from the original console which was fully wired. It also features the new Game Chat 'C' button that is present on the regular Switch 2 controller, allowing for multiplayer voice chat in-game. View Green Video on the source website Read more on the Nintendo Switch 2: Nintendo Switch 2 release date - latest news Nintendo Switch 2 price - how much does it cost? Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders - where to b…

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Does Mario Kart World have 200cc?
type: item
date: 2025-06-06T12:34:41.000Z
creator: Alex Raisbeck
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: Nintendo
subject: Nintendo Switch
description: Gotta go fast, but not too fast.
encoded: The Nintendo Switch 2 has brought us Mario Kart World, the biggest game the series has ever seen. Or rather, it's the biggest world the game has ever seen, as it doesn't seem to have all the modes that players are used to. If you're wondering whether or not Mario Kart World has a 200cc mode, we've got the answer. Does Mario Kart World have 200cc? Mario Kart World does not have a 200cc mode. In case you don’t know, Mario Kart has different cc modes, 50cc, 100cc and 150cc, with the speed you drive increasing with each increase. In Mario Kart 8 on the Switch 1, Nintendo added a 200cc mode which was by far the fastest way to drive in the game, and was a popular choice for experienced players. Unfortunately, the mode hasn't made the transition to the Switch 2, with no way to play 200cc in Mario Kart World at the time of writing. Will 200cc be added to Mario Kart World? We don't know whether or not 200cc will be coming to Mario Kart World in the future, but we're pleased to say that it hasn't been ruled out. In a recent interview with Rolling Stone, producer Kosuke Yabuki confirmed that, while the game was capped at 150cc for the moment, it isn't out of the question that they will revisit it in future. "Some players are really happy with the addition of high difficulty modes like this," he explained. "However, does that mean we're going to consider adding engine sizes that are larger than 150cc to Mario Kart World? I'm afraid I can't say just yet." On the face of it, it doesn't seem like Yabuki is particularly keen on adding 200cc to Mario Kart World, but considering how long the game's life cycle will likely be, and how long Nintendo continued to support Mario Kart 8 for, it seems to us almost a given that 200cc will be added to Mario Kart World at some point in the future. 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 from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio…

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Hogwarts Legacy Switch 2 upgrade: Price, changes and how to get it
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date: 2025-06-06T10:35:02.000Z
creator: Alex Raisbeck
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: Harry Potter (franchise)
subject: Nintendo
subject: Nintendo Switch
description: Like magic.
encoded: With the Nintendo Switch 2 arriving, plenty of Switch 1 titles have got themselves a big upgrade – Hogwarts Legacy is one of them. The magical jaunt through the Harry Potter universe comes with a few nice upgrades on Switch 2, making it the best way to play for Nintendo fans. So, how much is it, what big changes are there, and how do you get it? Read on for the answers. How much does Hogwarts Legacy for Switch 2 cost? Hogwarts Legacy costs £49.99 / $59.99 for the Standard Edition, or £59.99 / $69.99 for the Digital Deluxe Edition on the official Nintendo store. Alternatively, if you prefer physical media, you can buy the game in the UK from GAME, Smyths or <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Hogwarts-Legacy-Nintendo-Switch-UK/dp/B0F8BN7XS2/ref=sr_1_2?crid=27528JWTCRGM4&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.NxNrsb3ukhYReXqbueM5VBhKVjeRfcqorlKk8ek9U8tLd7-JFHXTStQNQ_ajnkBkYUo8SVQsM2S6yPsqpbtwVGKmLb_wfPYBXKfyIvopk_ku7kBXmBKjkGmVb2a0y0_rQe92sb6acKsUtpUuVZ8fA_sFuCqMmuIuyPXcytE5ywrLu4yjPKeqlsFxhagnyi8UJ-dto7mj31X7Z4Nrq8byExOYJDMgRYnHCkqhbGhr66c.B1hO3ZAIZXrCQzTmB3PhHCV4hoZzRGQHV1QytKE4hkA&dib_tag=se&keywords=hogwarts+legacy+switch+2&qid=1749200245&sprefix=hogwarts+legacy+switch+2%2Caps%2C83&sr=8-2&tag=radtim0b-21&ascsubtag=radiotimes-2276820" target="_blank" rel="sponsored">Amazon. Similarly, for US players, you can get a physical copy of the game from GameStop, Best Buy or <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Hogwarts-Legacy-Nintendo-Switch-2/dp/B0F8F1SVKM/ref=sr_1_3?crid=1VIIPSXES9J5T&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.GpXmUBCM2FEGUx37wYkKOtYbJ6txk1d5XNDqTJDLQUdIaOfV2pSM9rEH3l9gLQ-bCjOtFMWW6PfdORhemSlXdnjydIhF1GDdO0ndLGxTyiEgvMoxzYH8LVVAjdXKxB_oj3PZAGghkSEVGt0WshP7L20ZevFKazqKWcCwf9ct3UEWnoWHOZ4umhsY7enbF8FQIGSeZe8mQsSzgdh-lHN3pusMgNbVtdJYsOFDAsncwvc.RI9kQ8GKjwVoJ3R64n9SLDMhTw7YWL1dmMXuJB-EZoU&dib_tag=se&keywords=hogwarts+legacy&qid=1749203629&sprefix=hogwarts+legay%2Caps%2C212&sr=8-3" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Amazon. What changes in the Switch 2 version of Hogwarts Legacy? Hogwarts Legacy has been pretty signi…

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Nintendo Switch 2 system transfer explained: How to move your Switch 1 data to the new console
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date: 2025-06-05T16:22:44.000Z
creator: Alex Raisbeck
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: Nintendo
subject: Nintendo Switch
description: How to Switch 2 your Switch 2!
encoded: So, you've just got your hands on a Nintendo Switch 2, and you want to get the data from your old Switch to the new one. With various games and save data you've built up over the last eight years, one of the first things you'll want to do is move it to your Switch 2 so you can keep playing your games as normal. We'll take you through the process step by step so you can seamlessly sort out your own system transfer – let's get into it. View Affiliate Playlist on the source website Nintendo Switch 2 system transfer explained: How to move your Switch 1 data to the new console Before you get started with the transfer process, we've got a checklist of things you'll want to tick off first. Make sure you have your Nintendo Account login ready, and are signed into the account on both devices. Ensure your Switch 1 is up to date with the latest system updates, and download the day one patch for the Switch 2 console as well. Lastly, make sure both consoles are fully charged, and ideally, are plugged in so that they don't lose any charge during the process. With all that sorted, it's time to transfer. Transferring your Switch 1 data to a Switch 2 console To start the process, open the System Settings on your Switch 1, scroll down to the 'System' tab, and scroll down again until you reach 'System Transfer to Nintendo Switch 2'. Select this option and make your way through the next few menus that explain the transfer process until you receive the message, 'Make sure the Nintendo Switch 2 console is close by.' Place your two consoles next to each other and select 'Done'. The consoles will connect to each other and begin the transfer process. This will take roughly 30 minutes, give or take, so feel free to go and do something else while you wait – once the time is up, your save data will all be on your new console, ready to go. Transferring your Switch 1 data to Nintendo's servers If you haven't received your Switch 2 console yet and want to transfer your data early, you can do that…

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Nintendo Switch 2 games: All confirmed launch titles
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date: 2025-06-05T13:50:31.000Z
creator: Alex Raisbeck
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: Nintendo
description: What games are coming to the Switch 2?
encoded: The Nintendo Switch 2 has finally arrived! After eight years of the original Switch breaking records left, right and centre, its successor has taken the reins. And for anyone picking up the console, there are a whole host of major titles to play, from major first-party hits to popular third-party titles like Cyberpunk 2077. That's all before we even get to some of the games set to come to the system in the months and years to come thanks to the new console's powerful specs. So, to get you up to speed with everything the new Switch 2 has to offer, here's a list of every Nintendo Switch 2 launch title, as well as which Switch 2 games are scheduled to arrive later this year. Pre-order Nintendo Switch 2 at My Nintendo Store Pre-order Nintendo Switch 2 at Very Take a look at our Nintendo Switch 2 deals and Nintendo Switch 2 UK stock availability guides. View Affiliate Playlist on the source website What are the Nintendo Switch 2 launch titles? Although the Switch 2 itself is probably the biggest gaming event of the year (now that the GTA 6 release date has moved), it's got a somewhat underwhelming series of launch titles. Here is a list of every launch title for the Nintendo Switch 2 in alphabetical order, with first-party titles marked in bold: Arcade Archives 2: Ridge Racer Bravely Default: Flying Fairy HD Remaster Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition Deltarune Fast Fusion Fortnite Hitman World of Assassination - Signature Edition Hogwarts Legacy Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess Mario Kart World Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION Awakening Complete Edition Puyo Puyo Tetris 2S Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma Sid Meier's Civilization 7 - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition Sonic x Shadow Generations Split Fiction Street Fighter 6: Years 1-2 Fighters Edition Suikoden I&II HD Remaster for Nintendo Switch 2 Gate Rune and Dunan Unification Wars Survival Kids The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom - Ni…

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