Mario Kart World was tested on Nintendo Switch 2. Pokémon Legends: Z-A will arrive on October 16, 2025, but pre-orders begin on June 5. The Pokémon Company also announced new Mega Evolution merchandise (available now on the Pokémon Center) and confirmed the Pokémon Presents presentation coming July 22.

President Donald Trump’s tariff policies have affected multiple sectors, including the video game industry.  With the upcoming launch of the Nintendo Switch 2,

The price of the Nintendo Switch 2 in the U.S. is $449.99, while a bundle that includes “Mario Kart World” runs $499.99. That price remains unchanged by Trump’s tariffs, the Japan-based gaming giant said in April.

When I was 10, the Nintendo DS felt like a miracle. One screen to play, one to draw, whisper to my Infernape in Pokemon Platinum, and occasionally type out whatever nonsense I thought was clever back then.

Best Buy is also notorious for its midnight video game drops, and the electronics retailer will also be hosting an in-person, on-location drop at midnight EST. They are said to have limited stock in stores, so you’ll have to line up pretty early. If not, you can always try your hand at securing one when the clock strikes 12.

Walmart confirms it will raise prices due to U.S. tariffs, signaling a broader retail trend. USA, — After months of speculation, new tariffs are starting to impact prices on a wide range of consumer goods — from clothing and electronics to seafood and even automobiles.

The flipside is that the Switch 2 now has some pretty hefty file sizes to deal with. Cyberpunk 2077 is nearly 60GB, while Street Fighter 6 is 49.2GB, and Fortnite is 37.8GB. That’s smaller than on a PS5, for example, where blockbuster games are often pushing 100GB, but it does mean I’ve already had to manage my software to make things fit.