Racing games have been central to video game culture since day one, yet this genre still sometimes flies under the radar. Many of the games play to specialized, niche audiences, yet the genre is also vastly popular — Nintendo’s Mario Kart 8 is the fifth-best-selling game of all time. There’s...
Looking back at how Nintendo pitched the original Switch
It’s been more than eight years since we were first introduced to the Nintendo Switch. What was once seen as a bold new concept and a reinvention of Nintendo’s console business — a move that initially spooked investors — now feels pretty normal. Widespread adoption certainly helped. Since 2017, Nintendo...
Which of Nintendo’s internal teams might already be working on Switch 2 games?
This story was first published in Switchboard, a newsletter from Polygon that delivers all the latest Switch 2 news, reporting, and rumors directly to your inbox. Sign up here to get it weekly.Nintendo’s Switch 2 reveal in January showed very little in the way of games, except an untitled new...
Experts predict a huge June launch — and a high price — for Switch 2
Speaking to Bloomberg, game industry analysts have predicted that the Nintendo Switch 2 will enjoy the biggest console launch ever, despite costing at least $399 — and maybe as much as $499.Citing a group of analysts “who regularly communicate with [Nintendo] and its software and hardware partners,” Bloomberg said expectations...
Zenless Zone Zero voice actors replaced as union negotiation remains ‘far apart’ on AI protections
Video game performers have been on strike since July 26, 2024, and negotiations remain “far apart,” according to the Screen Actors Guild–American Federation of Television and Radio Artists. SAG-AFTRA chief negotiator Duncan Crabtree-Ireland and Interactive Media Negotiating Committee chair Sarah Elmaleh jointly sent out a letter to members on Tuesday,...
The best Mario Day deals
Another Mario Day has arrived, and while we’re still waiting for a sequel to the Nintendo Switch, Lego did take this opportunity to announce its largest Mario Kart set ever. A variety of online retailers are also offering discounts on games, Lego sets, and accessories featuring Mario and other members...
Sorry We’re Closed is a stylish, sexy survival horror surprise
I had no idea what I was getting into when I jumped into the world of Sorry We’re Closed, a narrative-driven survival horror adventure that pairs the grime and decay of Silent Hill with the stylish, sexed-up demons of Persona games. But the artists behind Sorry We’re Closed have managed...
You will believe a Doduo can fly in this Pokémon riff on Planet Earth
A couple of years ago, we covered a really well-made video that documented Pokémon as if they were real animals in a National Geographic-like documentary. Since then, the genre has really taken off on YouTube. A recent upload is all about Doduo and it’s too good not to share.The fifth...
Where to pre-order Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 and 4
The franchise that taught an entire generation the complete lyrics to Goldfinger’s “Superman” and inspired more than a few of us to pick up a skateboard is returning with another remaster. Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 and 4 arrives on July 11 for PC, Xbox, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch.Just like...
Who knew the Nintendo Switch’s first game would still be its best 8 years later?
The Nintendo Switch is celebrating its eighth birthday, which means that so is The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. What else is there to say? They’re two peas in a pod. Whether talking about the console or the game, both have proven to be adaptable to different play...