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What’s your favourite track? Ahead of the upcoming release of Mario Kart World on the Nintendo Switch 2 , we thought we'd explore some of our favourite tracks from the iconic series. Author - Josh D 5. Waluigi Pinball (Nintendo DS) Before the release of this title, we had no idea that Waluigi was a pinball aficionado either. This is a colourful track with narrow, curved paths that resemble lanes inside a pinball machine. Our favourite section is the wide open area filled with round bumpers that racers fight desperately to avoid. 4. Rainbow Road (Nintendo 64) Throughout the entire series, gamers have grown to both love and loathe Rainbow Road and its many adaptations. Our favourite version is from Mario Kart 64. Like all the others, it feels like something of an endurance race. However, the reward for finishing first (especially on 150cc) definitely gives you a sense of accomplishment. READ MORE: The past, present and future of Nintendo READ MORE: Gaming news and reviews from Su...

All gaming fans love the launch of a new console We’re days away from the launch of the Nintendo Switch 2, and excitement is starting to set in.  There will be midnight launches across the UK and people will be booking the day off work so they can play the latest titles in their favourite series.  Author |  Josh D Are you still on the fence about buying the new console? The Nintendo Switch 2 offers backwards compatibility, which means you can keep playing your collection of Switch 1 games. However, you’re likely more excited to explore the new features and titles for the console. Currently, the launch lineup for the Switch 2 is impressive. While there may be only a few first-party Nintendo games available, the excitement surrounding Mario Kart World alone makes it a worthy purchase on day one. A closer look at some of the launch titles Mario Kart World is the first major exclusive title for the Switch 2 and the first completely new Mario Kart game since 2014, ex...

We all love Nintendo. Let's explore their history and what the future might have store in for them. Author - Sophie T  Nintendo entered the video game market in the 1970s, initially producing arcade games. One of its earliest successes was Donkey Kong (1981), a groundbreaking arcade game designed by Shigeru Miyamoto. The game introduced players to the now-iconic character Mario, originally referred to as "Jumpman." The launch of the Nintendo Entertainment System The success of Donkey Kong encouraged Nintendo to develop its first home console, the Famicom (Family Computer), which was released in Japan in 1983. The system later rebranded as the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) for its 1985 North American launch. The NES revolutionised gaming with its innovative hardware and a huge library of games. A super era for Nintendo The 1990s saw Nintendo cement its place as a leader in the gaming industry. The release of the Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES) in 1990...

This article will now explore some classic football video games to take you on a trip down memory lane. Have you played any of these iconic games? Author - Amy W Sensible Soccer This is a series that was highly popular in the early 1990s and still retains a cult following. Often known affectionately as Sensi, the first few entries in the series received rave reviews. The first release in the series sold around 200,000 copies. By 2002, it was estimated that overall, the series had sold over 2 million copies. This Is Football This was a series published on various generations of the PlayStation between 1999 and 2010. It first appeared in 1999, but it was not until its debut on PS2 in 2001 that it started to shine and was genuinely competing with FIFA and PES for the title of the best football game. Club Football  Club Football was a series of games produced by Codemasters in 2003 and 2004 for the PlayStation 2 and Xbox. Each version of the game focused on a specific club with the...

Are you excited for this console? Eight years after the launch of the Nintendo Switch, we finally have an official glimpse of its successor, the Nintendo Switch 2.  Author - Amy W In a short but exciting trailer, Nintendo unveiled its next-generation console, teasing a 2025 release window. However, details such as pricing and specifications remain under wraps. The new console appears to be a fresh evolution of Nintendo’s original hybrid design. It retains the familiar features, including detachable Joy-Con controllers and the flexibility to play in handheld mode, as a standalone screen with detached Joy-Cons or external controllers, or in docked mode using a redesigned dock for connection to a TV or external display. It is believed the console won't be as powerful as the PS5 or Xbox Series X, but will have more RAM than the Xbox Series S, which makes it more comparable to the Steam Deck. We probably won't receive any official information about the specifications until the...

Will you be buying this console at launch? Nintendo has officially unveiled the Switch 2, the long-anticipated follow-up to one of the most successful gaming consoles of all time, confirming a release date of 5th June. Author - Jamie P Enthusiasts have been eager for updates since January, when the Japanese gaming firm finally broke its silence after months of speculation, offering the first hints about its next-generation device. During a widely viewed Nintendo Direct presentation, which was streamed by over a million viewers, the company shared fresh details about the console’s capabilities and confirmed it would launch alongside Mario Kart World, a new entry in the hugely popular franchise. See the launch trailer for the console below Source | Nintendo of America Several other major titles were also announced for the platform, including Elden Ring and Street Fighter 6, indicating strong third-party support from day one. Nintendo said the Switch 2 will offer improved graphics and...

Let's explore the history of handheld gaming Back in the 1990s and 2000s, Nintendo's GameBoy and DS range of consoles were the kings of handheld gaming. They offered a gaming experience. Author - Sophie T  However, from around 2010, the smartphone in your pocket became capable of delivering a similar gaming experience. This has resulted in a change in gaming habits. The lack of handheld consoles since that time speaks volumes. What games are people playing on their smartphones? From a developer's perspective, the beauty of creating a game for these devices is that almost everyone has one in their pocket. It has meant developers can look to make a game that has an audience outside of the traditional gaming market.  The likes of Angry Birds have become massive across the world. This is very much a pick-up-and-play type title that will attract the non-traditional audience we have already mentioned. Mobile devices have also become popular for football fans. For example, fans...

Goncalo Ramos scored a dramatic 94th-minute winner after Cristiano Ronaldo netted his first goal in a World Cup knockout  These goals meant Portugal came from behind to beat Croatia and reach the last 16. Author | Josh T Stadium | Toronto Stadium Second-half substitute Ramos climbed above two Croatia defenders to head home a superb cross from Rafael Leao just as an absorbing contest appeared destined for extra time. Josko Gvardiol believed he had rescued Croatia when he bundled the ball home in the 13th minute of stoppage time, but the video assistant referee intervened and the goal was ruled out for offside. Replays showed Igor Matanovic had made the slightest touch on the cross before it reached Mario Pasalic, who was in an offside position before Gvardiol applied the finish. A closer analysis of what happened Portugal controlled much of the first half, but Croatia edged a breathless second period. Ivan Perisic fired into the corner eight minutes after the restart after Ruben Dia...