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GOD OF WAHHH! WarioWare: Move It review – an enjoyable, if flawed, waggle frenzy to make the Wii proud

Here, in WarioWare’s second Switch title, we have a love letter to the Wii – for better and for worse.

MALLOW OUT Super Mario RPG remake is gloriously faithful to an all-time great – hands-on preview

Remakes can go one of two ways, but you'll be pleased to know this SNES throwback is hyper-faithful – perhaps to a fault.

FIGHT! If you've got a Netflix account, you've got to try this under-rated gaming gem

Samurai Showdown didn't get a lot of love at first, but now it has another lease on life.

The 20 best Nintendo Wii games to play in 2024

Time to head down motion control memory lane.

LET'S A-GO GROMIT! Don't panic, but there's now a mod which fuses Super Mario Bros. Wonder with Wallace and Gromit

Load up on Wensleydale and check that you aren’t wearing the wrong overalls!

SLICE OF PARADISE A new volume of the Animal Crossing manga is finally out in the UK

Animal Crossing: New Horizons - Deserted Island Diary Vol. 5 was released in Japan back in June 2022, but the rest of the world is still getting caught up.

TANOOKI SALON 35 years later, Mario 3 still does some things better than every Mario since

If all the world is a stage, then Mario is adept at playing all the roles – something Miyamoto was very keen to tell us.

WONDER NO LONGER Nintendo boss claims it doesn't have unions because of "high degree of job satisfaction"

"Our focus has always been on creating a culture that's inclusive, has a work-life balance, and is focused on our singular mission of bringing smiles to faces."

NOT SWITCHING IT UP Switch successor won't say goodbye to Nintendo Accounts, says Doug Bowser

Nintendo is finally keeping up with the times.

GUMSHOE IN What's the Best Detective Game, and why isn't it Disco Elysium?

Fans of sleuthing are well catered for by video games, but which is the best of the best?

PEANUT BUTTER'S PB Hound the alarm! A dog is going to speedrun at AGDQ 2024

A not-so-impawsible speedrun?

FLOWER POWER Super Mario Bros. Wonder originally included Tsundere live commentary, because why not?

#ReleaseTheTsundereCut

TUSKMASTER Super Mario Bros. Wonder review: 2D Mario is finally back at his best

Mario’s latest fuses past and present in a rare display of perfectly balanced design chemistry –  and it’s one of the best games in a stacked year.

PARTY DOWN Pokemon Go is getting even more social with the introduction of Party Play

Another reason to get together.

GET N OR GET OUT The retro king, Analogue, takes on the N64 next with Analogue 3D

Not content with impressing everyone with the Analogue Pocket, the king of retro hardware turns its sights on the 64-bit generation.

ON THE ROLL BLOCKED! Hideki Kamiya has made a Youtube channel, and none of us are safe

Driving away in a red Ferrari, the former designer jokes for fans to subscribe during his unemployment.

LEGO ISLAND Lego's underwhelming Animal Crossing sets are out next March

Tom Nook is here to steal your bells once again.

BLOCK BY BLOCK Brace yourselves Nintendo Switch fans: Lego Animal Crossing is officially on the way

A short but sweet trailer released on social media has us hyped for yet another video game Lego set.

NUZLOCKED OUT The live action Pokemon show looks better than we expected in debut trailer

It looks genuinely wholesome. One for adults who grew up with Pokemon.

NOT TOO SHOCKING 3DS and Wii U online services going offline in early 2024

The end of an era.

ELECTRIC BOOGALOO Nintendo isn't abandoning the Switch, despite Switch 2 on the horizon

Don't worry for those not ready to transition, you still have some time left.

BLOCKED PlatinumGames co-founder Hideki Kamiya is leaving the studio next month

No word on what he's up to next, though.

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet: How to evolve Poltchageist into Sinistcha

Tonight, on Masterpiece Teacup

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Poltchageist location

Hunting down the tea

BUY BUY BUY Even 20 years on, Xbox still talks about buying Nintendo

The last time Xbox tried to acquire Nintendo it ended in laughter.

Sweet Pokemon Scarlet and Violet: How to get Dipplin and evolve Applin

Dipplin for apples

Lordy What's the best Easter game? What even IS an Easter game?

We've not had Christmas yet, but we're extremely odd here at VG247.

MANY THINGS Nintendo Direct: Here's all of the news and trailers you may have missed

A nice list for you to peruse at length.

IT'S SHOWTIME! Princess Peach: Showtime tasks you with saving the Sparkle Theatre in March 2024

The leading lady is ready for her spotlight.

ANOTHER CLASSIC Mario vs Donkey Kong: The GBA puzzle-platformer gets a Modern Remaster in 2024

The rivalry that heated up on the Game Boy Advance system reignites on Switch.

LOOKING GOOD OLD PAL GameCube classic Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door is getting a shiny new coat of paint

The second game in the Paper Mario series is back with a modern makeover.

A COLORFUL WORLD Super Mario RPG: Relive the classic RPG with modern graphics and gameplay this November

Team up with an oddball group of heroes to save Star Road.

WATCH IT WITH US Nintendo Direct September 2023 edition - watch the presentation here

Find out what's in store for Switch owners this winter.

PILOT SCHEME One of the PS4's all-time greats is coming to PS Plus – and you need to play it as soon as you can

13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim is an essential game, and you'd be smart to check it out now it's on PS Plus.

WINTER SWITCHES Nintendo will host a Nintendo Direct Presentation tomorrow, September 14

Set aside 40 minutes to give it a watch.

HE CAME EARLY What's the best Christmas game? What even IS a Christmas game?

It's not even halloween yet, but we're extremely efficient here at VG247.

2 Switch 2 Furious Switch 2 reportedly demoed with Unreal Engine 5 next-gen tech showpiece

A pair of tech demos were also apparently shown to developers.

TOM NOOK LIVES! Animal Crossing: New Horizons pair of Nook Inc. branded Switch Lites announced for Nintendo's holiday lineup

But it's a cheap coaster set that's fuelled surprise update rumours

Screaming, Crying Bad news Zelda fans: Nintendo has no plans for Tears of the Kingdom DLC

Yes, that does mean you won't be able to have max hearts and stamina.

TRUE PATRON OF ARTS We spoke to the Animal Crossing: New Horizons player who visited all 43 in-game artworks in real life

How many Nook Miles do you think he earned for that achievement?

NEW POKE INBOUND! Pokemon Scarlet and Violet DLC to add Poltchageist, a haunted tea caddy

Introducing the matcha green tea-themed Pokemon.

It's A Not Me It’s the end of an era: Charles Martinet is no longer the voice of Mario

The iconic voice actor will also be stepping back from his other roles.

NO COFFIN REQUIRED What's the best game where nobody gets killed?

Can't we all be friends? Or just maim each other a little? Find out in The Best Games Ever show episode 65!

The Pokemon Company donates $200k to Hawai'i following Championships 2024 location reveal

This comes as the island of Maui continues to suffer from wildfire damage.

POKEMORE The Pokemon Company is having “more conversations” about producing regular, but quality, releases

“I think we’re still operating in that way, but there’s more and more conversations, as the development environments change, about how we can continue to do this."

It's A Start Pokemon Scarlet and Violet welcomes back all past starters in its DLC

Yes, even your favourite one.

New Kid On The Block Move over Tears of the Kingdom, Baldur's Gate 3 is the highest rated game of the year now

Zelda is still doing pretty well for itself, though.

TOUGH LOVE Goldeneye 64: the best game you love despite itself?

Find out in episode 64 of The Best Games Ever show.

NEW POKE LANDS Pokemon Scarlet and Violet's first DLC, The Teal Mask, takes you to the land of Kitakami in September

Go on a new adventure.

8-8 POKES Watch today's Pokemon Presents here

We're getting an update on all things Pokemon today in a dedicated livestream, which you can watch here.