techcrunch TechCrunch Staff Share Their Most Loved Gadgets and Games of 2022 The TechCrunch team reveals an eclectic mix of favorite things from 2022, ranging from video games perfect for kids to gadgets that reignite old hobbies. The annual tradition highlights standout products, media, and concepts that shaped their year.
nintendo Nintendo Mario Kart Live Turns Living Rooms Into Real-World Race Tracks Nintendo introduces Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit, a new RC kart that uses a camera to transform any home into an augmented reality race track. The physical-digital hybrid offers a visually striking and innovative gameplay experience.
nintendo Nintendo Restarts Metroid Prime 4 Development With Original Studio Nintendo announces that Metroid Prime 4 is restarting development from scratch under the guidance of original series creator Retro Studios. The company states the previous version does not meet its quality standards.
nintendo Nintendo Switch Breaks U.S. Sales Record During Thanksgiving Week The Nintendo Switch sells over 830,000 units in the U.S. during Thanksgiving week, marking its best sales week ever. A forthcoming launch in China promises to push global numbers even higher.
nintendo Nintendo Switch North American Sales Outpace Wii U Lifetime Totals Nintendo sells 15 million Switch units in North America, officially surpassing the Wii U's worldwide lifetime sales. The console remains the top-selling system in the U.S. for ten consecutive months.
nintendo Nintendo Confirms Cadence of Hyrule Compatibility with Switch 2 Nintendo confirms that the rhythmic action-adventure game Cadence of Hyrule runs perfectly on the new Switch 2 console. The game challenges players to explore randomly generated Hyrule dungeons while moving to the beat of remixed Legend of Zelda tunes.
banjo kazooie Banjo and Kazooie Join Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Roster The iconic bear and bird duo from Rare make their long-awaited debut as playable fighters in Nintendo's popular crossover game.
nintendo Nintendo Confirms Direct Sequel to Breath of the Wild at E3 2019 Nintendo surprises fans by officially announcing a sequel to The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. A brief trailer shows Link and Zelda exploring a dungeon that contains a shriveled body resembling Ganondorf.
e3 2019 E3 2019 Delivers Massive Game Reveals From Top Developers The E3 2019 showcase features highly anticipated titles like Cyberpunk 2077 and Elden Ring alongside major hardware announcements from industry leaders.
e3 2019 E3 2019 Disappoints Amid Leaks, Google Stadia Steals Early Focus E3 2019 feels underwhelming due to rampant pre-show leaks and Sony's noticeable absence, though Xbox and Nintendo deliver the strongest presentations. Google kicks off the event by pushing its Stadia streaming platform, sparking both excitement and skepticism about the future of game streaming.
e3 2019 E3 2019 Delivers Massive Game Announcements and Google Stadia Launch Details E3 2019 wraps up with major reveals including Pokemon Sword and Shield details and the pricing for Google's Stadia streaming service. A comprehensive review breaks down all the essential news from the week's major conferences.
nintendo Nintendo Revives Side-Scrolling Magic With Yoshi's Crafted World Yoshi's Crafted World brings a fresh, crafty spin to classic Nintendo side-scrolling, successfully capturing the joy of the beloved 1995 original.
nintendo Nintendo Introduces Cardboard Virtual Reality Kit for Switch Nintendo is bringing virtual reality to the Switch console with a new Labo kit that features cardboard builds like an elephant mask and a blaster. The accessible system launches in April and focuses on fun rather than high-end VR performance.