Console Gaming

The Best Platformer Games Nintendo Switch has arguably the strongest 2D platformer library of any platform since the SNES — spanning Nintendo’s own first-party lineup, standout indie games that redefined what the genre can achieve, Metroidvanias for players who want exploration depth alongside platforming challenge, and classic collections that bring the best of gaming history

The Nintendo Switch has now hosted the most diverse lineup of mainline best Pokemon games in franchise history — spanning traditional remakes, experimental spin-offs, open-world adventures, and an entirely new approach to the series formula that changed what Pokemon games can be. With Pokemon Z-A confirmed for 2026 and the Switch 2 on the horizon,

The Sega Master System (SMS) launched in Japan as the Sega Mark III in 1985 and reached North America and Europe in 1986–1987 as the Master System. It was Sega’s answer to the Nintendo Entertainment System and, while it lost the 8-bit console war in North America — overwhelmed by Nintendo’s aggressive licensing agreements with

Horror board games have never been in better shape. In 2026 the genre spans cooperative Lovecraftian epics that take all evening to complete, tight asymmetric hidden-traitor games that fit in an hour, fast party games that work for Halloween gatherings, and some of the most atmospheric and mechanically inventive tabletop experiences available. Whether you want

The best murder mystery board game experiences go far beyond Clue — the genre has exploded in variety and quality over the past decade, offering everything from cooperative ghost-communication puzzles to asymmetric social deduction games where the killer sits at your table. Whether you want an intense deductive investigation, a party game that generates accusations

The best 2 player NES games represent some of the most enduring local multiplayer experiences in gaming history. Before online play existed, couch co-op was the only way to share games with friends — and the NES produced a remarkable number of titles where two players working together created experiences distinctly better than solo play.