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The best 3DS games to play in 2023

Zelda, Mario, Dragon Quest, Phoenix Wright, and even Metal Gear Solid. The 3DS had it all.

The best Nintendo Switch games to play in 2023

Here are some of the best Switch games to try out.

The best co-op games to play in 2023

Whether you simply want some quick co-op fun or a lengthy campaign to embark on, we've got you and your friends covered with these co-op games.

R.I.B. Hideki Kamiya may end up taking the rest of his ideas for Bayonetta "to the grave"

The PlatinumGames co-founder left the studio in September.

Deals Zelda Breath of the Wild and Mario Odyssey are both half-price at Walmart this Black Friday

A huge bargain for two Switch must-haves.

SIGN HER UP Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom's titular voice actor "would love" to play the princess in live-action film

"I would love to play Zelda over and over again."

EXCUUUSE ME PRINCESS The Zelda movie is real and I need someone to wake me up from this nightmare

And... Sony is producing it? Have I shifted into another plane of existence?

LOTS OF RUPEES Tears of the Kingdom's latest numbers show it and BoTW are gaining on the rest of the Zelda series' sales

Link to outdoing the past.

ROCK HIT TREE The best survival games of all time

It’s time to put your survival skills to the test.

The 10 best open-world games to play in 2023

It feels good to take the path less travelled, sometimes.

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.

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

The end of an era.

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

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

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.

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!

Deals This incredible Resident Evil Humble Bundle is a steal for just $35

What are you buying?

ASSASSIN WEEKEND Play five Assassin's Creed games for free this weekend

Some of the best in the series.

The best Wii U games to play in 2023

Here are some games to play on that Wii U you have lying around.

Back In Black Ops Call of Duty comes back to life as Xbox-360-era games get surprise update

The games had been plagued by server issues for a number of years.

JULY GOODIES New additions to Game Pass this month Include Exoprimal, McPixel 3, Sword and Fairy: Together Forever, more

And of course, GTA 5 too.

A PIRATE'S LIFE 4 U Setting sail once again? Report states a remake of Assassin's Creed 4: Black Flag is in development

High seas adventure redux.

CAST ASTRAY It’s your last chance to play Bioshock, Borderlands, and Stray via PlayStation Plus

Some great games are sadly leaving the subscription service in July.

HE'S WAITING... Slenderman is coming back, new countdown and teaser suggests

Fans of horror have been feasting so far this year, and it's not over yet.

SYMBOLIC Metal Gear Solid Δ looks pretty goofy written down, but which games have worse titles?

What's in a name? Loads, actually. The Best Games Ever Show Episode 53

KINGDOM COME Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is great, but I hope the next game is nothing like it

Whatever Nintendo does with the next part in the Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom series, I hope it's something completely different.

Be Kind, Rewind This Breath of the Wild recap will help you prepare for Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

Catch up on what you missed, or might not remember.

Oops! All Spoilers Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom has already leaked, so look out for spoilers

The game is out in less than two weeks.

MAMMA MIA A short history of how Mario, gaming’s most famous Italian, almost wasn’t Italian

What if Mario had been designed as a generic European guy? What then?

The best Resident Evil games ranked from worst to best

In this ranking of the best Resident Evil games, we decide which ones are Tyrant-grade and which ones are basic, brain-dead zombies.

Completed It Ahead of the Wii U and 3DS eShops' closure, YouTube's most prolific completionist bought every game

Wait 'til you see how much it cost.

GIRTH OF THE WILD VG247's The Best Games Ever Podcast – Ep.34: The best game that suffers from bloating

Whether it's mince pies or side-quests, you can always have too much of a good thing.

PRATT FALL We replaced Chris Pratt with Charles Martinet in The Super Mario Bros. Movie trailer

Mario's original voice actor has quite the range.

bidding farewell Ubisoft has postponed its plan to take some of its older games offline [UPDATE]

Update: Ubisoft has postponed decommissioning some of the 15 titles it initially planned to take offline.

2 Links 2 Furious Explore Hyrule with a friend thanks to this Breath of the Wild splitscreen mod

The mod enters a beta phase later this week.

SPRINGTIME CLOSURE Nintendo confirms 3DS and Wii U eShop closure dates

Don't cry because it's over, smile because it happened.

Heading Offline Ubisoft is shutting down online services for titles like Assassin's Creed 2 and more

Services will end September 1, with some games also having their DLC completely inaccessible.

OFFLINE Ubisoft shuts down online multiplayer services for 90 of its older games

Offline features for each game are still available, but the games can no longer be played online.

SHOOT YOUR SHOT Former Nintendo developer pleads for a Switch port of Star Fox Zero

One of Star Fox's key creatives has a message for his former employers - they should port Fox McCloud's Wii U adventure to Switch.

CLOSING SHOP The Wii U and Nintendo 3DS eShop will be shutdown next year

All good things must eventually come to an end.

BLESS THE RAINS Check out Africa by Toto being played on instruments in Majora's Mask

I hear the drums echoing tonight.

Minecraft: Axolotls - How to tame an axolotl in the Cliffs & Caves update

Cave critter

Comeback Fox? Platinum Games has interest in bringing Star Fox Zero to Switch, but it’s up to Nintendo

Platinum would need Nintendo’s okay to release and update the Wii U game.

Minecraft: Amethysts | Where to find amethyst geodes & how to mine

Minecraft diamonds | Where to find diamond ore

Minecraft horse breeding | How to tame and breed horses

Stardew Valley Guide - Essential Tips to Help You Become the Ultimate Farmer

Everything you need to know to go from rags to riches in Stardew Valley.

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Boost Tips - How to Slipstream, Jump Boost, Trick Boost

How to reach maximum speed in the Switch version of Mario Kart 8, including the starting boost, trick boost, and coin boosts.

Stardew Valley Marriage Guide - Gift Guide, Who Can You Romance in Stardew Valley?

Got your eye on someone special in Stardew Valley and wanna know what makes them tick. Look no further.

LEGO City Undercover Cheats - Bonus Missions, Unlimited Studs, Cheat Codes for PS4, Xbox One, Switch

LEGO City Undercover presents its players with a weird and wonderful sandbox to play around with, and of course it has cheats. Here are all the LEGO City cheats.

Stardew Valley Fish Guide

Fishing is one of the best ways to make money in Stardew Valley. Here’s all of the info you need to know.