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Nintendo Switch 2 DLC Was My Family’s Christmas MVP

January 11, 2026January 10, 2026Z

When our Christmas holiday didn’t go exactly as planned, we were glad to have plenty of game-expanding DLC and free Switch 2 Upgrade Packs for our favorite games to help keep us occupied.

‘Animal Crossing: New Horizons – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition’ First Look

December 16, 2025December 15, 2025Z

The game that got us all through quarantine is back and better than ever!

‘Metroid Prime 4: Beyond’ Was Worth the Wait

December 2, 2025December 1, 2025Z

‘Metroid Prime 4: Beyond’ is a different kind of ‘Metroid’ title.

Road Warrior: GeekDad Reviews ‘Kirby Air Riders’ for Nintendo Switch 2

November 19, 2025November 18, 2025Z

‘Kirby Air Riders’ is ‘Death Race 2000’ by way of ‘Pee-Wee’s Playhouse.’ Allow me to elucidate.

‘Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment’ Is a Perfect Fit for the Nintendo Switch 2

November 4, 2025November 3, 2025Z

From its plot-heavy, expertly voice-acted cutscenes to its larger-than-life Musou combat, ‘Age of Imprisonment’ is exactly what I was looking for in a next-gen ‘Hyrule Warriors’ title.

In the City: GeekDad Reviews ‘Pokémon Legends: Z-A’

October 14, 2025October 13, 2025Z

‘Pokémon Legends: Z-A’ is a fun new evolution of the ‘Legends’ spin-off series that still manages to capture the spirit of the core franchise.

The ‘Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2’ Bundle Lands on Nintendo Switch 2 This Week

September 30, 2025September 30, 2025Z

The ‘Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2’ bundle is a great pick-up on both the Nintendo Switch and the Switch 2.

Highway to Hell: GeekDad Reviews ‘Hades II’

September 24, 2025September 24, 2025Z

Even if ‘Hollow Knight: Silksong’ isn’t your bag, give ‘Hades II’ a try and discover one hell of a satisfying sequel.

Bright Light City – A GeekDad First Look at ‘Pokémon Legends: Z-A’

September 24, 2025September 23, 2025Z

I was invited to a special hands-on preview of ‘Pokémon Legends: Z-A.’ The experience was fun, frantic, and filled with carbs.

Discover Even More to Love in ‘Kirby and the Forgotten Land – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Star-Crossed World’

August 27, 2025August 26, 2025Z

‘Kirby and the Forgotten Land – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Star-Crossed World’ expands on an already stellar Nintendo Switch title with brand new exclusive content and even more gorgeous visuals.

‘Animal Crossing’ Crocs Collection Available August 26

August 25, 2025August 23, 2025Z

‘Animal Crossing’ and Crocs have come together for a footwear collaboration that must be seen to be believed.

We Ball – GeekDad Reviews ‘Drag x Drive’ for the Nintendo Switch 2

August 13, 2025August 12, 2025Z

Who wants to play robot wheelchair skatepark basketball?

Get in the Game With ‘Super Mario Party Jamboree – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Jamboree TV’

July 23, 2025July 22, 2025Z

With its classic couch co-op and robust online and GameShare support, ‘Super Mario Party Jamboree – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Jamboree TV’ is a perfect example of how the Nintendo Switch can serve as a family entertainment hub, just like the consoles of old.

‘Donkey Kong Bananza’ – Not Just the Same Old Kong

July 16, 2025July 15, 2025Z

I’ve been fortunate enough to spend the last couple of weeks digging deep (both literally and figuratively) into this groundbreaking title, and I’m happy to say that the initial little piece of gameplay I sampled at the Nintendo Switch 2 press event scarcely scratched the proverbial surface.

A GeekDad Game Guide for the Nintendo Switch 2

June 21, 2025June 20, 2025Z

From first-party family fun to third-party action, the Nintendo Switch 2 launch lineup has just what you’re looking for.

10 Things Parents Should Know About Setting Up the Nintendo Switch 2

June 5, 2025June 5, 2025Z

Setting up my Nintendo Switch 2 was largely effortless, but here are a few interesting (and possibly even helpful) things that I noticed.

All Together Now – A GeekDad’s First Look at the Nintendo Switch 2

April 4, 2025April 4, 2025Z

I spent this Wednesday exploring all that the Nintendo Switch 2 has to offer. Here are more (exhaustive) thoughts.

It’s Mario Time – GeekDad Reviews Nintendo Sound Clock: Alarmo

October 23, 2024October 22, 2024Z

On October 9, 2024, after a particularly intense barrage of dubious “leaks” surrounding its upcoming Switch successor, Nintendo made what is, perhaps, the most on-brand move in the company’s proud 135-year history; it released an alarm clock.

‘Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age – Definitive Edition’ Is an Adventure for the Ages

October 16, 2019October 15, 2019Z

Though your early autumn videogame backlog may already be substantial, don’t let ‘Dragon Quest XI S’ pass you by.

The Family Fun and Multiplayer Mayhem of ‘Super Kirby Clash’

October 2, 2019October 1, 2019Z

‘Super Kirby Clash’ shines in local multiplayer; the only thing really holding it back is its slant toward in-game purchases.

10 Things Parents Should Know About the Nintendo Switch Lite

September 25, 2019September 24, 2019Z

The Nintendo Switch Lite is the latest example of Nintendo’s long tradition of stellar handheld gaming systems.

Beyond Cute – GeekDad Reviews ‘Yoshi’s Crafted World’

March 27, 2019March 26, 2019Z

‘Yoshi’s Crafted World’ is a gorgeous, nuanced gaming experience that’s on par with Switch standouts like ‘Super Mario Odyssey’ and ‘Breath of the Wild.’

Super Mario Bros. 2 Nintendo Switch Online

‘Super Mario Bros. 2’ on Nintendo Switch Online

February 20, 2019February 19, 2019Skip Owens

Last week (Feb 13th) Nintendo updated their catalog of Nintendo Switch Online games to include Super Mario Bros. 2.

Nintendo Starts 2019 Strong With Bowser, Boxing, and Bargains

January 23, 2019January 22, 2019Z

Another Mario Bros. classic is back and better than ever, the spirit of ‘Wii Fit’ lives on in a calorie-busting new Switch exercise title, and a trio of outstanding 3DS releases are about to get a whole lot cheaper.

New Year, ‘New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe’

January 9, 2019January 8, 2019Z

‘New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe’ is the perfect game to start your year off right and keep your family entertained well into 2019.

New Nintendo Games: Catch the Pokemon, Star Fox, and More….

June 28, 2018June 28, 2018Corrina Lawson

Reading Time: 4 minutes He’s back! And his ship, too. Photo by Corrina Lawson As I “threw” the little Pokeball in my hand to catch the Pokemon on screen, I thought “Hah! Now you can actually catch them all.” Or, at least, all the Pokemon wandering about the upcoming Let’s Go Pokemon: Pikachu and […]

What About Your Friends? – GeekDad Reviews ‘Kirby Star Allies’

March 14, 2018March 13, 2018Z

‘Kirby Star Allies’ proves itself yet another reason to love the Nintendo Switch.

New ‘Kirby’ and ‘Dragon Quest’ Titles Offer Something Different

February 10, 2018February 9, 2018Z2

Normally, my family relies on copious Q4 releases to see us through the first few lean months of the new year. But in 2018, something different happened. In 2018, ‘Kirby Battle Royale’ and ‘Dragon Quest Builders’ made their way into our lives, and they have since dominated our playtime.

Nintendo Labo: Cardboard, Coloring, and Experiential Learning

February 7, 2018February 8, 2018Z

Last weekend I was back in NYC with another cadre of bloggers, YouTubers, and various media types; we were to be among the first to explore the new Nintendo Labo system.