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The new, larger Nintendo Switch 2, and its new logo.
NewsThursday, 16th January 2025 by The Nintendo Switch 2 has been announced, but we still don’t know what its mysterious new button is for

After months of leaks, Nintendo has finally announced its next-generation Switch 2 console – with a larger screen, magnetic Joy-Cons, and a new Mario Kart game to boot.

Bluesky's butterfly logo against a backdrop of clouds. Various prompts from the
Ace AttorneyFeatureTuesday, 31st December 2024 by I did “30 days of video games” on Bluesky, and managed not to make it all about Ace Attorney

My tastes may be basic, but I still surprised myself with a few of my answers. Read them all, tweaked and expanded, here – and find out what I think is the best-made game ever.

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ReviewSunday, 17th November 2024 by At first, I didn’t get why Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket existed. Now I do, but most people still shouldn’t play it

Why does Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket exist, when there’s already a Pokémon Trading Card Game Live?! And is it any good? These questions and more – answered!

Photo showing overcrowding at E3 2017
Best ofE3 2021FeatureGuideMonday, 31st May 2021 by “So, what even is E3, anymore? Does anyone still care about it? Is anyone even ‘doing’ it this year?” and other pressing questions

Poor E3 has been up against it, thanks to Covid, overcrowded convention centres, and reluctant publishers. Mike argues it’s still a big deal regardless.