Games

Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom load significantly faster on Switch 2

On top of being the upgraded version of the Nintendo Switch, the Switch 2 might be the best way to experience some of the previous generation’s most critically acclaimed titles. Both Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom already stole our hearts with their scale, presentation, and gameplay when they were released in […]

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Marvel Tōkon’s anime inspirations flip the script on the Capcom era

Whether you’re mourning Capcom’s absence or thrilled that Arc System Works is taking the reins of a major franchise, the reveal of Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls made waves across the gaming world. Its connection to Marvel vs. Capcom is unmistakable, not just because of the Marvel branding, but due to its fast-paced, multi-character tag team

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The secret Mario Kart 8 LAN Mode feature has returned in Mario Kart World

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe’s beloved LAN Mode feature is available in Mario Kart World for Nintendo Switch 2, bringing 16-24 player mayhem to one household. Polygon can confirm that players must hold L+R (NOT ZL+ ZR) and then click the left joystick, to transform the wireless play option into LAN Mode. In this mode, players

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Where to watch the Xbox Games Showcase 2025 and Outer Worlds 2 Direct

Microsoft’s annual Xbox Games Showcase is a double header this year: It’s directly followed by the Outer Worlds 2 Direct, a livestream focused on Obsidian Entertainment’s forthcoming space-faring RPG. Here’s everything we know about the two events, including where to watch Xbox Games Showcase 2025 (and the Outer Worlds 2 Direct), what time the shows

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Troy Baker’s next starring role is a gritty mouse

PlaySide Studios and Fumi Games have revealed the big voice behind the bite-sized main character in their upcoming film noir-esque first-person shooter, Mouse: P.I. For Hire. Troy Baker (The Last of Us, Death Stranding) will be voicing the aforementioned mouse, private investigator Jack Pepper. The announcement was made during Summer Game Fest, and was accompanied

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