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Our countdown to the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct rolls on and today we are turning our attention back to the games. The internet has been ablaze the last few days with a string of pre-order date leaks – Best Buy says they begin on April 2 right after the Direct showcase and leaked internal documents say April 9…we will see – but whenever it releases (likely June), it’s really all about the games, and if you’re not talking Mario and friends, you’re talking Zelda. 

Just after Best Buy Canada specifically posted an official announcement that Switch 2 pre-orders would start on April 2 – the same day as the Switch 2 Direct, a new report has surfaced saying that might not be the case. Details below. 

We are under a week away from the official Switch 2 Direct presentation – five days in fact – and we have now made it to the half way point in our Countdown to Nintendo Switch 2 Direct feature series. That means it’s time to gather up all of the latest features, leaks, and rumors we have been discussing in the lead up to the official full reveal of Switch 2 and you’ll find everything waiting down below. 

Update 6/9: Nintendo has now official delayed the release of the live-action Zelda movie – not by all much though:

This is Miyamoto. For production reasons, we are changing the release date of the live-action film of The Legend of Zelda to May 7, 2027. It will be some weeks later than the release timing we originally announced, and we will take the extra time to make the film as good as it can be. Thank you for your patience.

Way back in November of 2023 Nintendo issued an open letter on behalf of itself and Sony Pictures to announce that a live-action Zelda film was in the works. Details and development updates on the project have been largely quiet since then, but it has now confirmed an official release for the upcoming live-action Zelda movie! 

Nintendo Switch is nearly a decade old at this point, and honestly, I’m very impressed by just how good some games look and perform given the constraints of its dated hardware. That being said, frame drops and stuttering are apparent at times, and I’m wondering if Switch 2 could resolve these issues for existing games. While we won’t know for certain until the next generation Switch is out in the wild, that can’t stop us from hoping and speculating for the time being.

Our countdown to the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct continues today with a closer look at the launch games, and more specifically the rumors, leaks, and details on the upcoming 3D Mario game. We are now just 6 days away from the full reveal of Nintendo Switch 2 and more than likely the first-party games it will be launching with (in what is likely just a couple months now) so let’s dive in. 

What are Nintendo Switch 2 Edition games? While today’s Nintendo Direct wasn’t the presentation we have all been waiting on (for years now), there were some exciting announcements and new game footage for some highly anticipated titles. It debuted the new Nintendo Today! app you can download for FREE right now as well as the new Virtual Game Cards – a system where by you can lend digital games and load up titles on two different Switch consoles. But there’s also some potentially interesting mentions of Switch 2 games in the fine print here. 

Update 4/2: Alongside the new images we featured 2 days ago, the new Nintendo Today! app has once again been updated with a new Switch 2 teaser video for Direct day specifically highlighting the “C” button. If Nintendo waited for the final day to specifically highlight the “C” button, chances are this is perhaps a more significant new feature than any of us might have ever thought. You’ll find the new images waiting down below. 

It has been a busy day in Nintendo Switch news – Best Buy might have leaked the pre-order date this morning and we just got whole slew of updates on new games courtesy of this morning’s Nintendo Direct presentation. As part of this morning’s showcase, Nintendo unveiled the new Virtual Game Cards as well as an all-new Android and iOS app known as Nintendo Today! Alongside daily updates on all things Nintendo sent directly to your smartphone, it also just revealed the mysterious “C” button. Head below for more details. 

Update 3/28: Internal documents from a major US retailer has purportedly just leaked official Switch 2 pre-order date that differs from the date mentioned below.

Update: Best Buy has removed the announcement with the purported leak…there are also reports sourced from other retailers suggesting this date was mentioned in error.

Heads up folks, Best Buy might have just leaked the official pre-order date for Nintendo Switch 2! An official Best Buy Canada announcement, that will likely get taken down at any minute, just specifically stated that pre-orders for Nintendo Switch 2 will officially go live on April 2. 

Journey is brand best known for all things Apple gear accessories, from chargers and MagSafe gear, to Find My tracker-equipped wallets, and more, but today it is introducing REEVUS – a new insulated stainless steel tumbler with Apple Find My, wireless charging, and built-in MagSafe stand. Best of all, you can score one today with an early 15% off launch deal. Head below for a closer look and more details. 

The next Nintendo Direct showcase goes live today folks. Yesterday Nintendo officially announced a new, second Direct set to broadcast to the Mushroom Kingdom this morning ahead of next week’s prime time show where it will fully reveal the next-generation Switch 2 – just six days and counting now. This morning’s show will be entirely focused on Switch games, delivering 30 straight minutes of upcoming titles and you can follow along with us below. 

The rumors were true. It’s not the Switch 2 Direct we are all waiting for but Nintendo’s has decided it will host a new Direct presentation to focus on 30 minutes of new Switch games this week too. The whole thing kicks off tomorrow morning and we have all of the details for you down below. 

While I have purchased just about every major game console over the last 15 years or so, I’ve arguably owned more Nintendo Switch consoles than any other. This is due to the fact that not only do standard, Lite, and OLED models exist, but also a bunch of different colorways. Nintendo is one of the rare instances where I allow myself to splurge with color, and Switch 2 so far has been a letdown. Continue reading to find out why I think we could see more colorways sooner rather than later.

LEGO is bringing builders and fantasy fans some long-awaited news with the unveiling of its upcoming Icons 10354 The Lord of the Rings: The Shire set. This will certainly have all hobbit hole-dwelling enthusiasts giddy to celebrate, just remember – “No admittance except on party business!” We’re getting a look at this highly-detailed build well ahead of its April release, complete with your favorite Bag End characters getting the brick treatment alongside many scenic and iconic elements from Bilbo’s birthday. Head below to get more information on what to expect as well as browse the photos we’ve collected.

The countdown to next month’s official Switch 2 Direct is officially on – only 8 more days folks! But some details are emerging today from what appear to be sources very close to the launch of Switch 2 with details on the release date for the console, and perhaps even more interesting, a 3-stage release plan for the Switch 2 launch games. 

Twelve South is debuting the next-generation AirFly Pro 2 today – “the new version of the world’s most popular travel accessory that makes it easy to connect Bluetooth headphones to any in-flight entertainment system, gym equipment, game console, class sound system, car, or boat.” There are plenty of clones out there of the Twelve South AirFly units, but the new and improved real deal is back with some notable enhancements today. Now available for purchase directly from Twelve South and over at Amazon, you’ll find more details below. 

Nintendo dropped its new Super Mario Bros. Wonder Switch OLED bundle to celebrate Mario Day! This bundle includes the best Mario has to offer and some other goodies to help sweeten the deal. However, with the unveiling of Switch 2 looming, it looks like it could be the final official Switch 1 bundle.

The Countdown to the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct rolls on: T-9 Days. There are nine days left until Nintendo takes over the internet again to fully unveil the new Nintendo Switch 2 and our countdown to the big day continues now. Yesterday we detailed everything we know about the upcoming pre-orders to get gamers ready, including some reliable sources claiming the pre-sale will begin right after the April 2 Direct presentation (all of the details you need are right here), and today we are going to be going over the most exciting early details that have been floating around on Switch 2 hardware specs – display upgrades, core graphics performance that support enhanced games, new Joy-Con features, and more. 

The Countdown to the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct has begun: T-10 Days. There are only 10 days left until Nintendo officially takes the virtual stage as part of its latest Direct presentation, and this time it’s going to be all about Nintendo Switch 2, the games, the prices, the specs, and quite possibly pre-orders. 

The Nintendo Switch 2 is set to be the biggest launch in all of gaming, according experts, but we still aren’t sure about some of the major aspects of the launch and features of the console – release date, price, and specs. However some recent rumors have surfaced suggesting the new console will see a serious upgrade in the display department, just, perhaps, not the one many of us were hoping for. 

Ever wanted a backpack for your iPhone? No, not a backpack to put your iPhone in, an actual iPhone backpack. The all-new Spigen Snapzip MagSafe Pouch Organizer, or mini MagSafe iPhone bag, just surfaced on Amazon at $36.99 to take the MagSafe wallet category to a whole new level. 

The hype and marketing train towards the launch of Nintendo Switch 2 rolls on today as Nintendo and the Seattle Marines have announced expansion of their long-standing relationship – the 2025 Mariners jerseys will feature a Nintendo Switch 2 logo this year. 

Yesterday Amazon officially announced its upcoming Prime Spring Deal event, and Walmart has now done much of the same. Just like during Black Friday and Prime Day events, Walmart isn’t going to let Amazon have all of the fun, having now officially announced its upcoming Super Savings Week event to take on Amazon’s upcoming Big Spring Sale. Hey below for the start times and a preview of the deals. 

Amazon has now officially announced its upcoming Prime Spring Deal event – the Big Spring Sale. Over the last few years Amazon has hosted a pair of major summer and fall Prime Day sale events alongside its usual Black Friday and holiday sales, but it is also once running its Big Spring Sale in 2025 and it all starts on March 25. Head below for all of the details on Amazon’s next massive sale event. 

Update: LEGO has now officially announced LEGO Pokémon! You can watch the official teaser video right here.

Electrify your imagination in 2026 and get ready to build something we’ve never built with LEGO® bricks before! LEGO® Pokémon™ is a brand-new collaboration that brings your love for bricks and your love for Pokémon together. In 2026, we’re calling all Pokémon Trainers to get ready to build and catch some of their favorite Pokémon!

LEGO Pokémon is coming! We think anyway. While we can’t confirm with 100% certainty that this one is true, it very much appears as though LEGO just accidentally leaked its upcoming Pokémon collab. Reports surfaced across the internet this morning claiming LEGO just leaked its upcoming crossover with The Pokémon Company by way of a teaser video that has since been taken down – you can check it out below though. 

lululemon’s fresh new spring arrivals are here with bright colors that are ready to turn heads. Today we’re here to give you the inside scoop on what’s happening at lululemon. From ultra-lightweight leggings to sweat-wicking tops perfect for layering, lululemon’s latest collection blends luxe fabric with eye-catching aesthetics. Expect new takes on classic styles, innovative silhouettes, and limited-edition colors that capture the essence of spring. Find all of our top picks from their latest drops below and be sure to check out our fashion guide for all of today’s best sales here.

Just when it started to feel like the Switch 2 launch leaks were starting to slow down in favor of well-respected industry analysis and the like, a reliable leaker claims to have been told when to expect the Switch 2 launch while also providing some insight on potential third-party launch titles we haven’t heard about just yet otherwise. 

Last week Hideo Kojima took the stage at SXSW for a lengthy sit down where one of gaming’s most celebrated creators debuted a new 10-minute trailer for the upcoming Death Stranding 2: On the Beach. Alongside new details on the game and some gameplay footage, we also got caught the June 26 release date and details on the epic Collector’s Edition of the game that is set to go up for pre-order this morning. 

There have been a ton of rumors on Switch 2 ahead of the official April 2 Direct presentation, some far more reliable and interesting than others. While we had some firm new details coming by way of an FCC report as well as some hints at new features via patent filings and the like, not to mention trusted industry insiders with solid track records dishing up the goods, but a new report from Bloomberg and “analysts who regularly communicate with [Nintendo] and its software and hardware partners” might be one of the most compelling yet. 

The AirTag 2 might be inbound soon, but Elevation Lab has been on a roll this year already, delivering some of the best and most interesting AirTag accessories and mounts you’ll find anywhere. You will, after all, likely need a way to repurpose and put the AirTags you already have to good use, even if you pick up the new model when it releases, and the brand has now unleashed its next add-on – the AirTag Strap Compact. Available for purchase starting from $15 Prime shipped, you can get a closer look below. 

SANDMARC has now unleashed its “most powerful zoom lens yet” for iPhone users, and we have an exclusive deal for our readers on the brand new release. We previously came away incredibly impressed with the reach and build quality on the Telephoto 6x lens attachment – here’s our hands-on review, but SANDMARC has now taken it up a notch with its brand new Telephoto 10x for iPhoneographers. Head below for a closer look and details on how to score our exclusive deal.  

There are more than a few burning question up on the air surrounding the launch of Nintendo’s Switch 2 – how much will it cost? What is the release date? What are the launch games? But with the way console launches went over the last generation, many folks are also asking if they’ll even be able to buy one without getting burned on eBay at exorbitant prices. There are two major factors at play here – how many units Nintendo will actually be able to get stateside before pre-orders go live and the console’s subsequent release, as well as how much overtime the scalper bots will be working when listings do go live online. Nintendo has already addressed the latter, and we might have some insight on the former courtesy of some recently surfaced information from dataminers. 

We are quickly approaching the upcoming official Nintendo Switch 2 Direct presentation on April 2, and Nintendo has just announced the grand opening of its second flagship store in the US. Presumably offering gamers another official location to lineup at midnight for a chance to be the first to score the new Switch 2 console, the new location is set open its doors for the first time on May 15 in San Francisco’s iconic Union Square. Head below for more details and details on a chance to win a trip to the new brick and mortar Mushroom Kingdom locations. 

The official launch of Switch 2, gaming’s most anticipated release of the year, is quickly approaching and some new details have come to light regarding a potential major upgrade to its voice chat system. 

AMD’s Ryzen 9000 series desktop CPU lineup that debuted last year in August is now getting some new models. The brand’s new gaming-centric Ryzen 9 9900X3D and Ryzen 9 9950X3D desktop processors are now available to purchase. These new processors are now hitting the scene as high-end models in the brand’s 9000 series, and they’re great for those looking to pick up some high-end chips for their gaming rigs. You are looking at two new models today — the 16-core Ryzen 9 9950X3D and the 12-core Ryzen 9 9900X, and they both feature the brand’s 3D V-Cache. Head below for more details on the pricing, availability, and compatibility details.

Update 3/12: The 76968 Dinosaur Fossils Tyrannosaurus Rex set is now available for purchase for LEGO Insiders at $249.99 shipped. Get yours today!

After weeks of rumors, leaked pics, and plenty of excitement, LEGO has officially ripped the veil off the new 76968 Dinosaur Fossils Tyrannosaurus Rex set. This massive build, perfect for Jurassic Park fans, promises a dynamic option for displays, complete with articulation, minifigures, an Easter egg, and more. We’re getting this news well ahead of its release in March, giving folks plenty of time to prep so they can grab one for themselves once purchases open – sadly, preorders aren’t being offered beforehand. Head below to get more information on what to expect as well as browse the photos we’ve collected.

The Arc Pulse bumper cases have easily been among the most popular iPhone 16 covers and cases we have featured since the debut of Apple’s latest handsets, and the brand has just introduced the all-new, limited edition Aurora Blue model. This new iPhone 16 Pro Max bumper from the brand once again features that aerospace-grade aluminum we have come to love from Arc, but this time with a blueish, color-changing treatment that will make your handset standout from the crowd even more than its usual Arc Pulse models. You can still use our exclusive 9TO510 promotion code to score a deal on the standard models, but be sure to head below for a closer look at the new Aurora Blue. 

Spigen has been releasing some of our favorite budget-friendly Apple Watch bands for years now – the Lite Fit is a particular highlight – and its latest has just surfaced on Amazon. The new Athlex Air model is arriving today with a sporty fabric approach akin to Apple’s Trail Loop, just with some extra hits of stitched detailing and at a fraction of the price. Now available for purchase in four colorways at $19.99 Prime shipped, you can get a closer look down below.

Sony has now officially unveiled the new PlayStation 5 Astro Bot console bundle. While the Mushroom Kingdom took over the internet yesterday for Mario Day 2025, we wanted to touch down this morning to make sure folks interested in picking up a new PlayStation console didn’t miss this one. The question is, do you get that awesome Astro Bot controller? And is there anyone out there wants a copy of the 2024 Game of the Year winner not already have one?

The PC gaming handheld space has seen rapid growth over the last couple of years since Steam Deck’s debut, and it looks like Microsoft is finally getting ready to enter the race with its own model. According to a new report, Microsoft is said to be working with an OEM partner to launch an Xbox-branded handheld later in 2025. The report further mentions Microsoft’s plans to launch full next-gen Xbox consoles in 2027. Hit the jump for more details.

We’re well into the swing of Mario Day 2025, also known as MAR10, with LEGO’s promotions having been running since last week (and which ends tomorrow, March 11) – giving you 2x points on Super Mario building sets, as well as a 30702 Mario Kart – Toad (Pit Crew) GWP along with purchases of $40 or more. While folks over the weekend might not be surprised to have found clocks jumping forward, the LEGO group is surprising us with a new highly detailed set, 72037 Mario Kart: Mario & Standard Kart, which is even being unveiled while open for preorder.

While Kojima fans might have the new Metal Gear Solid Delta Snake Eater on the top of their mind right now, the famed video game auteur has been hard at work readying the release of Death Stranding 2, and we now have the official release date, details on pre-orders, a new 10-minute trailer, and a look at the epic new Collector’s edition too. 

Update 3/16: The official Mario Day 2025 deals are scheduled to end tonight – that includes most retailer deals on physical games as well as the eShop sale, the FREE Switch Online trail promotions, and more.

Mario Day has officially arrived and this si the place to find all of the deals, promotions, new product launches, and more. Also known as MAR10, by this point just about all Nintendo fans know March 10 is officially Mario’s big day to celebrate the world famous plumber’s many adventures, both new and old – we have already brought you the Mario Day Switch game deals (there’s even more of those to come) alongside the eShop discounts, LEGO’s Super Mario celebrations, and there’s even more to come. Nintendo has plastered its famous plumber on the outside of an epic new jetBlue design, added some classic Mario tunes to its new Nintendo Music app, launched a new OLED console bundle, and ushered in a host of deals on toys, LEGO sets, and Switch gaming gear too. Head below for a closer look. 

We are quickly closing in on the scheduled official Nintendo Direct showcase for Switch 2 – it is now just over 3 weeks away folks – and some new details on the console have surfaced courtesy of an official Federal Communication Commission (FCC) filing. Previously patens all but confuted the existence of mouse mode for the new Switch 2 Joy-Con alongside a reversible display and a look at the drawings of a new charger, but FCC report that has now surfaced is giving us some official details on NFC support, dual USB-C charging, and more. 

The official Mario Day 2025 game deals are set to go live today folks! The eShop digital Switch game deals for MAR10 went live a few days back – details on those are right here – and the physical Nintendo game deals are set to go live today at Amazon, Target, Best Buy, Walmart, and elsewhere. Nintendo detailed a sneak peak at the first-party games scheduled to go live for this year’s Mario Day festivities back on March 4 when it officially announced this year’s promotions, but just about everything is actually set to go live today some 24 hours before the official March 10 annual Mushroom Kingdom festivities.