7 h. ago Mario Kart rival Disney Speedstorm to get Switch 2 upgrade – here's what's included

Disney Speedstorm, the free-to-play racer that pits Disney characters against each other in Mario Kart-style races with power-ups, is getting a Switch 2 upgrade

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5 d. ago Series of Monklands roadworks will result in several diversions for motorists

The work will include ironwork repairs, carriageway resurfacing and a pedestrian crossing upgrade.

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5 d. ago Amazon Fire Stick rival offers a new way to stream live TV, Netflix and Disney+

The handy devices allow households to stream hundreds of TV channels, shows and films in high quality

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7 d. ago 'Mario Kart World is great but these karting classic leaks have me even more excited'

Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled hit a huge sales milestone last week, and fans are desperate for rumours of a PC port and current-gen patch to be true — here's all we know

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8 d. ago These are the 8 best Nintendo Switch 2 games you’ll want to play first

From Mario Kart World to Cyberpunk 2077, these are the best Nintendo Switch 2 games to play now

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8 d. ago Mario Kart rival adds Spongebob and Ninja Turtles to launch lineup as Nickelodeon takes over

Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds will feature Nickelodeon characters, karts and tracks, starting with SpongeBob SquarePants and leading to Avatar and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles in the future

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1 week ago Disney's VERY pricey mistake: How firing a man who made the film studio billions 'cost them even more' after he became their biggest rival

It was a twist few in the industry could have predicted, but Jeffrey Katzenberg's journey from Disney's inner circle to rival mogul reshaped the landscape of modern Hollywood entertainment.

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1 week ago Beyond Mario Kart World: what else is worth playing on Nintendo Switch 2?

Nintendo has slept on new games for its new handheld but clockwork-puzzle murder missions, an RPG reborn and a beefed-up Yakuza 0 are the highlights from other developersThe Nintendo Switch 2 certainly makes a strong first impression, but once that gadget limerence begins to fade, it’s down to the games to stave off any creeping buyer’s remorse. We all know that Mario Kart World is undoubtedly a multiplayer masterpiece, and original Switch games from Pokémon Scarlet/Violet to Zelda have been updated to look amazing on the new console, but there’s otherwise a severe lack of Nintendo-made launch games for the Switch (beyond the £8 tech demo, Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour).Thankfully, other developers have stepped in to fill the gap, releasing a bunch of updated versions of games that have been out on other consoles for a while. What should you pick up when you’re tired of Mario Kart World? Continue reading...

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1 week ago Nintendo Switch 2 launch games rated: The first must buy games and ones to avoid

Nintendo Switch 2 arrives alongside some great ports and a big headliner in Mario Kart World, but which games are worth your time? We’ve got you covered.

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2 w. ago Asda announces major change to 180 cafes starting this month

The upgrades in Asda cafes will include digital ordering screens and table ordering service, alongside a new menu which will include pizza options and other items

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2 w. ago Rachel Reeves to unveil £725 billion plan to 'rebuild Britain's foundations'

Labour's 10-year infrastructure strategy will include upgrades for transport networks, hospitals, schools and local facilities, as well as a boost to affordable house building

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2 w. ago Top TV series to watch on Disney+ for £1.99, including Grey's Anatomy and Netflix rival

Disney+ has brought back its cheapest streaming deal for 2022, making it the cheapest major streaming site - and there's plenty of series to watch on the platform

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3 w. ago Mario Kart World review – a riotous road trip for every player

Nintendo Switch 2; NintendoThe Nintendo Switch 2’s flagship game is a winner, and often feels more like a journey with your friends than a straight competitionI realised that we might have a Mario Kart World problem in our house when my sons ran up to me after our first few hours with the game, proudly showing off circular indentations on their little thumbs from holding down the accelerator button so hard. Mildly alarmed, I examined my own thumb to find the same evidence of getting over-absorbed in the knockabout, chaotic fun of our tournaments. You can play Mario Kart online now – even with video chat, in World – but it’s just not the same as playing with people on the couch next to you. I imagine this game will revive living-room multiplayer for millions of families.God only knows how many hours I have spent racing Mario and his pals around their cartoon wonderland circuits since 1992 – this series has accompanied me through my entire life, the reliable mainstay that everyone wan...

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3 w. ago Mario Kart World review – Knockout Tour brings a fresh way to race even if the new world disappoints

Mario Kart World's open-world doesn't work as well as intended, but the new battle royale style Knockout Tour delivers a great new way to play.

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3 w. ago How to get a Nintendo Switch 2 at Best Buy, GameStop, Target and more

Sam’s Club plus members can buy the ‘Mario Kart World’ bundle

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3 w. ago Mario Kart World: here are all the brand new features the game introduces

The game is a complete revamp of the Mario Kart franchise

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3 w. ago I played 6 hours of Mario Kart World – you need to know these things before you play

I found supersized vehicles, day-to-night racing, and Mariachi Waluigi – and that’s just the start

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3 w. ago Nintendo Switch 2 games fall to the cheapest price in deal stack

The Nintendo Switch 2 is here and shoppers can pick up games like The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom and Mario Kart: World for a much cheaper price

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3 w. ago I played 6 hours of Mario Kart World – you need to know these things before it drops

I found supersized vehicles, day-to-night racing, and Mariachi Waluigi – and that’s just the start

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3 w. ago Nintendo’s Switch 2 is the upgrade of my dreams – but it’s not as ‘new’ as some might hope

The long-trailed console offers sturdier hardware, improved graphics and seamless online functionality. But it’s more of an update than a revolutionLaunch week is finally here, and though I would love to be bringing you a proper review of the Nintendo Switch 2 in this week’s newsletter, I still don’t have one at the time of writing. In its wisdom, Nintendo has decided not to send review units out until the day before release, so as you read this I will be standing impatiently by the door like a dog anxiously awaiting its owner.I have played the console, though, for a whole day at Nintendo’s offices, so I can give you some first impressions. Hardware-wise, it is the upgrade of my dreams: sturdier JoyCons, a beautiful screen, the graphical muscle to make games look as good as I want them to in 2025 (though still not comparable to the high-end PlayStation 5 Pro or a modern gaming PC). I like the understated pops of colour on the controllers, the refined menu with its soothing chimes an...

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