17 h. ago Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3+4 review – a gnarly skating time capsule

PC, PlayStation 4/5, Xbox, Nintendo Switch/Switch 2; Iron Galaxy Studios/ActivisionThis remake is a nostalgia fest of grabs, spins, flips and skids – and a stiff, even occasionally humiliating test of skillIt’s almost insulting how easily this skating-game remake pushes my millennial nostalgia buttons. The second that Ace of Spades comes on over a montage of skaters on the title screen, I am forcefully yanked back to the early 00s, when I spent untold hours playing one Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater game or another in the gross bedrooms of my teen-boy friends. More than 20 years later, I can almost smell the acrid lingering odour of Lynx body spray.In 2020, the first couple of Tony Hawk’s games were polished up and re-released as the first wave of Y2K nostalgia hit. The two games were packaged up as one, with consistent controls and a new look that preserved the grungy feel of the originals, and the same is true for 3+4: levels, skaters and parks from both 2001’s THPS3 and 2002’s THPS4 rock...

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66 h. ago These are the best gaming deals for Amazon Prime Day 2025: PS5, Nintendo Switch and Xbox

With Amazon Prime Day upon us, gamers can score amazing deals on consoles, games, and accessories

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3 d. ago How to make your old Nintendo Switch games feel new again on Switch 2

Here’s a breakdown of how original Switch titles work on Switch 2, explaining everything from free Switch 2 updates to inbuilt backwards compatibility and the paid Switch 2 Edition upgradesOutside of the phenomenal Mario Kart World and next week’s Donkey Kong Bananza, there isn’t much new Nintendo software to keep early Switch 2 adopters occupied. Thankfully, Nintendo has seen fit to improve a heap of existing Nintendo Switch games on the shiny new system, both in the form of graphics-boosting free updates and more substantial paid reworks. The different options can be confusing, however, so here’s an explanation of how it all works. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Nintendo Switch 2 rival worth £519 plummets by 42% in Amazon Prime Day sale

The portable PC gaming device is a strong contender for Nintendo's Switch 2 console

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9 d. ago Donkey Kong Bananza: gorilla finds his groove with Mariah Carey on his shoulder

For his first Nintendo Switch 2 appearance, DK goes on a rhythmic rampage, powered up to new hulking heights by singing sidekick Pauline. It’s big, brash and impossibly enjoyableWhile searching for gold in the dingy mines of Ingot Isle, a severe storm sweeps dungaree-donning hero Donkey Kong into a vast underground world. You think he’d be distraught, yet with the subterranean depths apparently rich in banana-shaped gemstones, DK gleefully uses his furry fists to pummel and burrow his way towards treasure. From here, the first Donkey Kong platformer since 2014 is a dirt-filled journey to the centre of the Earth.Much like the Battlefield games of old, Bananza is built to let you pulverise its destructible environments as you see fit. That seemingly enclosed starting area? You can burrow your way through the floor. Bored with jumping through a cave? Batter your way through the wall instead. There’s a cathartic mindlessness to smashing seven shades of stone out of every inch of the gro...

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1 week ago Squid Game season three breaks Netflix viewership record with 60.1m views

Final season of the smash series scores a new record for the streaming platform in the first three daysThe third and final season of the hit Korean series Squid Game has broken records to become the biggest-ever TV launch for Netflix.Over its first three days, the series racked up more than 60.1m views, a new high for the streamer, with more than 368.4m hours viewed. The second season launched with 68m views but over a four-day period last December. Continue reading...

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1 week ago WWE 2K25 gets Nintendo Switch 2 release date and it's right around the corner

WWE 2K25 just got fresh DLC, and now the game is making the jump to Nintendo Switch 2 in a match made in heaven for grapple fans on the go — here's all we know

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1 week ago Best Nintendo Switch deals in the UK for July 2025, including where to buy the Switch 2

Game away to your hearts content with these great gaming deals

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1 week ago One of the best video games of all time gets Nintendo Switch 2 rating ahead of event this week

We could get fresh information about a huge Nintendo Switch 2 port this week as Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition has been rated by the ESRB – here's all we know about it so far

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1 week ago July 2025's biggest new game releases for console and PC – Tony Hawk, Donkey Kong and more

July is here, and that means new video games to continue playing throughout Summer – here are our picks across all platforms, including Nintendo's first big Switch 2 game since the console launched

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1 week ago Reasons why Nintendo fans are expecting a new Direct event in July after Switch 2 launch

Nintendo fans are bracing for a big update from the company just weeks after the Switch 2 launched – here's everything we know about the fabled Nintendo Direct for July 2025

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2 w. ago £10 'mystery' warehouse clearance boxes where shoppers can find Ninja gadgets, Nintendo Switch or iPads

The lucky dip boxes could contain expensive treats

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2 w. ago Switch 2 gets classic title to rival EA FC for nostalgic Nintendo fans

There's another cracking GameCube game coming for Switch 2 players as Nintendo reveals the next classic available – here's why it's so exciting for football fans this time around

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2 w. ago A real issue: video game developers are being accused of using AI – even when they aren’t

Generative AI is causing new and unusual problems for developers as players become more sensitive to the use of artificially generated ‘slop’ imagesIn April, game developer Stamina Zero achieved what should have been a marketing slam-dunk: the launch trailer for the studio’s game Little Droid was published on PlayStation’s official YouTube channel. The response was a surprise for the developer. The game looks interesting, people wrote in the comments, but was “ruined” by AI art. But the game’s cover art, used as the thumbnail for the YouTube video, was in fact made by a real person, according to developer Lana Ro. “We know the artist, we’ve seen her work, so such a negative reaction was unexpected for us, and at first we didn’t know how to respond or how to feel,” Ro said. “We were confused.”It’s not wrong for people to be worried about AI use in video games – in fact, it’s good to be sceptical, and ensure that the media you support aligns with your values. Common arguments against ...

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2 w. ago The eight best Nintendo Switch 2 accessories which I trust my new console with

From cases to chargers and more Joy-Cons for multiplayer, here are my favourite Switch 2 accessories to protect and enhance your Nintendo console — which ones will you pick up?

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2 w. ago Walmart to restock Nintendo Switch 2 tonight – and members get an exclusive perk

The console will be available to buy this week, exclusively for Walmart+ members

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2 w. ago Every game with free Nintendo Switch 2 updates – including one which blew me away

The likes of Super Mario Odyssey, The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening and Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury have all been updated for the Switch 2...

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2 w. ago Tamagotchi Plaza releases this week and here's the exact date and time you can start playing

The Tamagotchi Plaza release date is just around the corner, and we have all the details on when you can jump into the latest entry on Nintendo Switch and Switch 2

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2 w. ago Nintendo Switch 2's 'Rocket League' gets release date – and it's cheaper than we expected

Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive Drag X Drive has been given a release date, with the upcoming release from Nintendo looking to be the console's answer to Rocket League

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2 w. ago Nintendo Switch 2 live: The only places to buy as UK stock sells out fast

If you’re looking to buy the console, here’s your rolling coverage of everything Nintendo Switch 2

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