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🍄 Nintendo Switch, Multi-platformNintendo’s $500 Switch 2 bundle includes a game, and it’s available now
Nintendo recently teased the “Choose Your Game” Switch 2 console and digital game bundle, coming in early June. However, multiple retailers (including Nintendo itself) are already offering the $499.99 bundle. The list currently includes GameStop, Amazon, Best Buy, and the Nintendo Store. It’s a deal worth hopping on ahead of the holiday season, since Nintendo &8230;
🍄 Nintendo Switch, Multi-platformYoshi and the Mysterious Book review roundup: Nintendo's new Switch 2 game divides critics
Nintendo's latest Yoshi platform game is charming, with a unique approach, but some reviewers are disappointed by its lack of structure and challenge
🍄 Nintendo Switch, Multi-platformYoshi and the Mysterious Book review: Nintendo's best Switch 2 kids game
Yoshi and the Mysterious Book is full of adorable discoveries, but it never quite rises to the potential of its critter-researching gameplay.
🎮 PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, Xbox, Multi-platformXbox fans want exclusives, more backward compatibility, and free online multiplayer
Microsoft launched a new Xbox Player Voice portal yesterday, aiming to collect feedback from fans and "make it more visible." It certainly hasn't taken long for Xbox fans to make their feedback very clear. The most upvoted feedback on Xbox Player Voice demands exclusive games for Xbox consoles, more backward compatible games, and free online &8230;
🍄 Nintendo Switch, MobilePictonico is Nintendo's newest app that turns photos into games, coming later this month
While they're best known for their consoles and catalogue on that platform, iconic developer and publisher Nintendo aren't strangers to mobile. Now, they've announced a brand-new mobile app arriving May 28th, in the form of photo-turned-minigames hub Pictonico! If you're at all familiar with Nintendo's 3DS, then the gameplay of Pictonico will seem quite familiar. In Pictonico, you use photos of your friends and family to play minigames, manipulating the images to do things like eating corn or walking the runway. It's all very Warioware, and is clearly meant to offer bite-sized fun. ... MORE(https://www.pocketgamer.com/pictonico/coming-soon-to-mobile/)
🖥 PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, Xbox, PCLego Batman: How to complete Tricorner Investigation and find all poster pieces
!(https://assetsio.gnwcdn.com/lego-batman-grim-face.jpg?width=690&quality=85&format=jpg&auto=webp) The beginning of Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight sees Bats teaming up with Jim Gordon to learn the ropes in Tricorner, the first district of a truly massive Gotham City built entirely of bricks. Read more(https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/lego-batman-legacy-of-the-dark-knight-tricorner-investigation-all-poster-pieces)
🍄 Nintendo Switch, Multi-platformPreorders For Nintendo’s New ‘Choose Your Game Bundle’ Are Now Open
!4697657-128060-nintendo-switch-choose-one-bundle-us-3001×2719(https://www.gamespot.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/4697657-128060-nintendo-switch-choose-one-bundle-us-3001x2719-1.jpg?w=300) Nintendo Switch 2: Choose Your Game Bundle $500 | Launches June 7, 2026 Preorder at Best Buy(https://clicks.trx-hub.com/xid/fandom32094gamespot?q=https%3A%2F%2Fbestbuy.7tiv.net%2Fc%2F1804712%2F614286%2F10014%3Fu%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.bestbuy.com%252Fproduct%252Fswitch-2-choose-your-game-bundle-nintendo-switch-2%252FJ7GSL57WQR&p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gamespot.com%2Ffeeds%2Fnews&articleid=1761178&eventtype=click&fntitle=Preorders+For+Nintendo%26%238217%3Bs+New+%26%238216%3BChoose+Your+Game+Bundle%26%238217%3B+Are+Now+Open&fnauthor=brendanhesse&fndate=2026-05-18+14%3A54%3A39&fnupdated=2026-05-18+14%3A54%3A52&fnarticleid=1761178&fncategory=Deals%7CGaming%7CNews&fnstorytype=Preorder+Guide "Preorder at Best Buy") View at other stores Preorder at GameStop(http://choose-your-game-bundle%2F20035211.html "Preorder at GameStop") Preorder at Nintendo(https://www.nintendo.com/us/store/products/nintendo-switch-2-choose-bundle-128060/ "Preorder at Nintendo") On May 12, Nintendo announced(https://www.nintendo.com/us/whatsnew/nintendo-switch-2-choose-your-game-bundle-launches-this-summer/?) a new $500 Nintendo Switch 2 Choose Your Game Bundle that includes the console and a digital game code. The download code can be used on one of three possible titles: Mario Kart World(https://www.amazon.com/Mario-KartTM-World-Nintendo-Switch-2/dp/B0F66GQLHH/ref=sr11?tag=gamespot-promos-20), Donkey Kong Bananza(https://www.amazon.com/Donkey-Kong-Bananza-Nintendo-Switch-2/dp/B0F66KLYVH/ref=sr11?tag=gamespot-promos-20), or Pokemon Pokopia(https://www.amazon.com/Pok%C3%A9mon-Pokopia-Nintendo-Switch-2/dp/B0G1VH7HZ1/ref=sr11?tag=gamespot-promos-20). When purchased separately, Mario Kart World(https://www.amazon.com/Mario-KartTM-World-Nintendo-Switch-2/dp/B0F66GQLHH/ref=sr11??tag=gamespot-promos-20) retails for $80, while Donkey Kong Bananza(https://www.amazon.com/Donkey-Kong-Bananza-Nintendo-Switch-2/dp/B0F66KLYVH/ref=sr11?tag=gamespot-promos-20) and Pokemon Pokopia(https://www.amazon.com/Pok%C3%A9mon-Pokopia-Nintendo-Switch-2/dp/B0G1VH7HZ1/ref=sr11?tag=gamespot-promos-20) both retail for $70. At the Switch 2's current $450 price tag, that saves shoppers at least $20-$30 depending on which game you buy. Once the price hike goes into effect, then you're essentially getting one of those full-priced digital games for free. If you've been looking forward to buying it, good news: the bundle is available to preorder now at Best Buy(https://bestbuy.7tiv.net/c/1804712/614286/10014?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bestbuy.com%2Fproduct%2Fswitch-2-choose-your-game-bundle-nintendo-switch-2%2FJ7GSL57WQR), GameStop(https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=VZfI20jEa0c&mid=24348&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gamestop.com%2Fconsoles-hardware%2Fnintendo-switch-2%2Fproducts%2Fnintendo-switch-2-choose-your-game-bundle%2F20035211.html), and Nintendo(https://www.nintendo.com/us/store/products/nintendo-switch-2-choose-bundle-128060/). Nintendo Switch 2: Choose Your Game Bundle $500 | Launches June 7, 2026 !4697657-128060-nintendo-switch-choose-one-bundle-us-3001×2719(https://www.gamespot.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/4697657-128060-nintendo-switch-choose-one-bundle-us-3001x2719-1.jpg?w=900) As mentioned above, this new bundle includes the Switch 2 console, Switch 2 dock, a set of Joycon 2 controllers, and all the necessary components to hook the device up to your TV. You also get a voucher code that lets you pick one of three digital edition games from the Nintendo eShop: - Mario Kart World (normally $80) - Donkey Kong Bananza (normally $70) - Pokemon Pokopia (normally $70) There is only one voucher per console, and you can only use the voucher once. However, once you've redeemed the game, it's added to your library permanently and you'll be able to download and play whenever you want. You can also share the downloaded game to other Switch 2 devices you own or those on your NSO family plan via the Swtich 2's Virtual Game Card system. Preorder at Best Buy(https://clicks.trx-hub.com/xid/fandom32094gamespot?q=https%3A%2F%2Fbestbuy.7tiv.net%2Fc%2F1804712%2F614286%2F10014%3Fu%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.bestbuy.com%252Fproduct%252Fswitch-2-choose-your-game-bundle-nintendo-switch-2%252FJ7GSL57WQR&p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gamespot.com%2Ffeeds%2Fnews&articleid=1761178&eventtype=click&fntitle=Preorders+For+Nintendo%26%238217%3Bs+New+%26%238216%3BChoose+Your+Game+Bundle%26%238217%3B+Are+Now+Open&fnauthor=brendanhesse&fndate=2026-05-18+14%3A54%3A39&fnupdated=2026-05-18+14%3A54%3A52&fnarticleid=1761178&fncategory=Deals%7CGaming%7CNews&fnstorytype=Preorder+Guide "Preorder at Best Buy") Preorder at GameStop(http://choose-your-game-bundle%2F20035211.html "Preorder at GameStop") Preorder at Nintendo(https://www.nintendo.com/us/store/products/nintendo-switch-2-choose-bundle-128060/ "Preorder at Nintendo") If you're planning to pick up the bundle but aren't sure which game to use the voucher on, you can check out our reviews for Mario Kart World(https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/mario-kart-world-review/1900-6418371/), Donkey Kong Bananza(https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/donkey-kong-bananza-review-a-new-start-for-nintendos-first-star/1900-6418382/), and Pokemon Pokopia(https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/pokemon-pokopia-review-the-pokemon-anniversary-gift-i-didnt-know-i-wanted/1900-6418465/)--all of which scored 9/10 from our reviewers--to see which might appeal to you most. Note that you'll have to download the full game to your Switch 2 before you can start playing, which can take a while depending on the file size and the strength of your internet connection. Luckily, the Switch 2 ships with 256 GB of internal storage, which is more than enough to download and install any of the games on offer. It can also be expanded using a microSD Express card(https://www.amazon.com/s?k=micro+sd+xpress+switch+2&crid=2Y2YHXLDIDKGK&sprefix=microSD+xpre%2Caps%2C204&linkCode=ll2&tag=gamespot-dealsnewsletter2-20&linkId=b352a4be7b8dd812029d590d2a83ab46&language=enUS&ref=aslisstl). Here's the data footprint of each of the three games you can pick, in case you're curious: - Mario Kart World: 22 GB - Donkey Kong Bananza: 9 GB - Pokemon Pokopia: 6.2 GB If the games in this bundle don't appeal to you and you just want to grab a Switch 2 at the lowest possible price, you can do that at most major retailers for $449. As long as you get your order in before September 1, you'll still get the old price before the increase(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/nintendo-increased-the-switch-2-price-to-500-and-it-still-isnt-enough/1100-6539893/). While Nintendo may not reduce the cost of its first-party games very often, you still have floods of excellent indies to choose from via the eShop and the many physical edition games available for the system. !4693790-square-image(https://www.gamespot.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/4693790-square-image.jpg?w=300) Nintendo Switch 2 $449 See at Amazon(https://www.amazon.com/Nintendo-Switch-2-System/dp/B0F3GWXLTS/ref=sr12?tag=gamespot-promos-20 "See at Amazon") View at other stores See at Best Buy(https://clicks.trx-hub.com/xid/fandom32094gamespot?q=https%3A%2F%2Fbestbuy.7tiv.net%2Fc%2F1804712%2F614286%2F10014%3Fu%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.bestbuy.com%252Fproduct%252Fswitch-2-system-nintendo-switch-2%252FJ7GSL57TGH%252Fsku%252F6614313&p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gamespot.com%2Ffeeds%2Fnews&articleid=1761178&eventtype=click&fntitle=Preorders+For+Nintendo%26%238217%3Bs+New+%26%238216%3BChoose+Your+Game+Bundle%26%238217%3B+Are+Now+Open&fnauthor=brendanhesse&fndate=2026-05-18+14%3A54%3A39&fnupdated=2026-05-18+14%3A54%3A52&fnarticleid=1761178&fncategory=Deals%7CGaming%7CNews&fnstorytype=Preorder+Guide "See at Best Buy") See at Walmart(https://clicks.trx-hub.com/xid/fandom32094gamespot?q=https%3A%2F%2Fgoto.walmart.com%2Fc%2F1804712%2F565706%2F9383%3Fveh%3Daff%26sourceid%3Dimp000011112222333344%26u%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.walmart.com%252Fip%252FNintendo-Switch-2-System%252F15949610846%253FclassType%253DVARIANT%2526athbdg%253DL1200%2526from%253D%252Fsearch&p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gamespot.com%2Ffeeds%2Fnews&articleid=1761178&eventtype=click&fntitle=Preorders+For+Nintendo%26%238217%3Bs+New+%26%238216%3BChoose+Your+Game+Bundle%26%238217%3B+Are+Now+Open&fnauthor=brendanhesse&fndate=2026-05-18+14%3A54%3A39&fnupdated=2026-05-18+14%3A54%3A52&fnarticleid=1761178&fncategory=Deals%7CGaming%7CNews&fnstorytype=Preorder+Guide "See at Walmart") See at Target(https://clicks.trx-hub.com/xid/fandom32094gamespot?q=https%3A%2F%2Fgoto.target.com%2Fc%2F1804712%2F81938%2F2092%3FsubId1%3D--%26u%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.target.com%252Fp%252Fnintendo-switch-2-console%252F-%252FA-94693225&p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gamespot.com%2Ffeeds%2Fnews&articleid=1761178&eventtype=click&fntitle=Preorders+For+Nintendo%26%238217%3Bs+New+%26%238216%3BChoose+Your+Game+Bundle%26%238217%3B+Are+Now+Open&fnauthor=brendanhesse&fndate=2026-05-18+14%3A54%3A39&fnupdated=2026-05-18+14%3A54%3A52&fnarticleid=1761178&fncategory=Deals%7CGaming%7CNews&fnstorytype=Preorder+Guide "See at Target") See at GameStop(https://clicks.trx-hub.com/xid/fandom32094gamespot?q=https%3A%2F%2Fclick.linksynergy.com%2Fdeeplink%3Fid%3DVZfI20jEa0c%26mid%3D24348%26murl%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.gamestop.com%252Fconsoles-hardware%252Fnintendo-switch-2%252Fproducts%252Fnintendo-switch-2%252F424543.html&p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gamespot.com%2Ffeeds%2Fnews&articleid=1761178&eventtype=click&fntitle=Preorders+For+Nintendo%26%238217%3Bs+New+%26%238216%3BChoose+Your+Game+Bundle%26%238217%3B+Are+Now+Open&fnauthor=brendanhesse&fndate=2026-05-18+14%3A54%3A39&fnupdated=2026-05-18+14%3A54%3A52&fnarticleid=1761178&fncategory=Deals%7CGaming%7CNews&fnstorytype=Preorder+Guide "See at GameStop") More Gaming, Tech, and Entertainment Deals & Preorders
🎮 PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, Xbox, Multi-platformAdventures of Elliot devs wanted the action RPG to feel ‘somewhat gacha-like’
Square Enix's Team Asano wants you to experiment with weapons you might not otherwise choose in its upcoming action RPG
🍄 Nintendo Switch, Multi-platformTomodachi Life: Living the Dream has had one hell of a first month
Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream has earned itself quite the eclectic community in its wild first month.
🍄 Nintendo Switch, Multi-platformNintendo Is Beating EA At Its Own (Cozy) Game
Since their introduction in 2006, I've largely viewed Miis as creepy little things. Sure, some of them are cute--anytime I buy a new Nintendo console, I spend a few minutes attempting to make my Mii a bit less offputting--but I'd be lying if I said I didn't feel a growing sense of dread in the pit of my stomach the first time I fired up my Wii U and saw them all run toward the screen en masse: a tiny stampede of ever-smiling, soulless bobbleheads. I silently judged fellow Animal Crossing: New Leaf(https://www.gamespot.com/games/animal-crossing-new-leaf/) players who chose to import their Mii's face rather than use the game's default settings to create a slightly less-cursed look for their player character. If, a few weeks ago, you'd asked me my opinion on Miis, I'd have probably responded that they occupy the same spot in my heart as those freaky little Bitmoji avatars people plaster all over Snapchat. But after sinking over 50 hours into Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream(https://www.gamespot.com/games/tomodachi-life-living-the-dream/), my feelings have done a total 180. I'll admit it: I love Miis. Not just because they've gotten cuter (though they have). Not just because there are more Mii customization options available than ever before (though there are). I love them because in Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream, Miis feel alive--far more alive than the characters I create in The Sims 4(https://www.gamespot.com/games/the-sims-4/) ever have. The customization was what first hooked me. Whereas The Sims 4 only has 24 hair-color options--something I've been baffled by for years--Tomodachi Life has 100 shades to choose from, all of which can be used for Miis' hair, skin, and eyes. Want a four-eyed Hearthian(https://www.reddit.com/r/outerwilds/comments/1sqvwrp/saididmakefeldspartoointomodachilifeso/) à la Outer Wilds(https://www.gamespot.com/games/outer-wilds/)? You got it. Want to create Adventure Time's Princess Bubblegum? Easy-peasy. Players can even choose a secondary hair color for an ombré or highlighted look, and bangs can be styled separately from the rest of a Mii's hair. The game's custom face-paint option allows for infinite possibilities only limited by the player's imagination and artistic skill. Continue Reading at GameSpot(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/nintendo-is-beating-ea-at-its-own-cozy-game/1100-6539983/?ftag=CAD-01-10abi2f/)
🍄 Nintendo Switch, MobileHello Kitty Island Adventure announces new update to celebrate award win
Hello Kitty Island Adventure has, according to fans, done quite well at bringing the ever-popular Sanrio mascots to fans. And their recent honours in the Webby People's Voice Award only seem to reinforce that, as developer Sublink and Sanrio have announced a major new update to celebrate their win. Dubbed update 2.16 'Garden Wishes', this update has made its debut today on Apple Arcade, ahead of other platforms such as PC and Nintendo Switch! But if you were expecting just flowers and trees, you may find yourself a bit confused by this update. ... MORE(https://www.pocketgamer.com/hello-kitty-island-adventure/webby-peoples-voice-award-and-new-update/)
🍄 Nintendo Switch, Multi-platformNintendo eShop Continues Its War Against Quality With This Dead Space And Gears Of War Knockoff
One of the biggest problems with the Switch 2 isn't availability or a looming price hike(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/nintendo-increased-the-switch-2-price-to-500-and-it-still-isnt-enough/1100-6539893/), but the platform's online marketplace. What should be a highlight reel of Nintendo exclusives, outstanding third-party titles, and rising indie stars is instead an eShop full of slop drops, and Dead Gears: Space of War is indicative of this problem. Scheduled to launch on May 29, the game's key art combines an on-the-nose use of the Cog symbol from Gears of War with the font of Dead Space, all positioned above what is likely an AI-generated image. The game's trailer doesn't inspire much confidence either, as what should be a sizzle reel for Dead Gears: Space of War is instead a by-the-numbers gameplay teaser that has nothing in common with the art assets being used to promote this release. Not exactly surprising, given that publisher Consann Real Estate has in the past released numerous "Simulator" games and Fall Buddies--which probably has nothing to do with Fall Guys. Probably! !No Caption Provided(https://www.gamespot.com/a/uploads/original/1601/16018044/4696654-dead-gears-space-of-war.jpg)(https://www.gamespot.com/a/uploads/original/1601/16018044/4696654-dead-gears-space-of-war.jpg) So what's going on here? Despite its efforts to keep slop to a minimum, the Nintendo eShop is more infested than ever before with games that range from low-effort asset flips to clones attempting to piggyback on the momentum set by popular games and franchises. While the eShop Highlights section is fairly safe to browse, once you scroll down to the other sections of the marketplace, it quickly becomes a slop-free-for-all when you start browsing. Continue Reading at GameSpot(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/nintendo-eshop-continues-its-war-against-quality-with-this-dead-space-and-gears-of-war-knockoff/1100-6539984/?ftag=CAD-01-10abi2f/)