Category: Video Games

Kenan Thompson Is Turning a Mystery PlayStation Game Into a Cartoon

Good Burger and Saturday Night Live star Kenan Thompson just launched his movie production studio, Artists For Artists, and one of its first projects will be an animated series based on a PlayStation video game.

First details on the mystery adaptation come from an interview Forbes conducted with Thompson about the studio. Co-founded alongside John Ryan Jr., it’s a company that got its start with Good Burger 2 just last month and already has 50 other movies and TV shows in the works with giants like Netflix and Universal.

Sony is in the mix, too, with AFA looking to make a series based on one of its many gaming IPs. Sadly, Thomspon and Ryan aren’t ready to talk about which game viewers can expect to see come to life.

“We worked with Sony to get the rights to and we’re turning this game that’s done over $1 billion in sales into a cartoon,” Ryan added. “And they’ve been so giving with the freedom; we thought it was going to be a bigger lift than it was.”

The question is obvious; What game is AFA working on making a cartoon? Jak and Daxter or Ratchet & Clank come to mind as clear options, but PlayStation has access to dozens of franchises that could work as an animated series. LittleBigPlanet, Sly Cooper, or even Infamous have potential in the realm of animation, too, though it’s hard to make guesses with so little go off of.

Sony has been busy bringing its games to other entertainment mediums for the last few years. The Last of Us and Twisted Metal both recently received the television show treatment at HBO and Peacock, respectively. There’s also the Gran Turismo movie, which attempted to retell the real-life story of a gamer-turned-racer earlier this year.

Michael Cripe is a freelance contributor with IGN. He started writing in the industry in 2017 and is best known for his work at outlets such as The Pitch, The Escapist, OnlySP, and Gameranx.

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Assassin’s Creed Mirage Gets New Game Plus Next Week, but Permadeath Mode Delayed to 2024

It’s good news and bad news for Assassin’s Creed Mirage. First, the bad news: the permadeath mode Ubisoft had said would come out in December is delayed to early 2024.

Now, the good news: Mirage’s New Game Plus mode comes out next week, Ubisoft announced in a post on X/Twitter.

Assassin’s Creed Mirage came out in October and, soon after, Ubisoft revealed its launch was “in line” with that of previous entries in the series, Assassin’s Creed Origins and Odyssey.

IGN’s Assassin’s Creed Mirage review returned an 8/10. We said its “return to the stealthy style that launched this series doesn’t do everything right, but everything it does feels like it was done with purpose.”

New Game Plus for Assassin’s Creed Mirage lets you dive back into Basim’s journey with your current progression and new rewards. Ubisoft has yet to detail the permadeath mode, but we do know it will be available across all difficulties.

In October, Ubisoft’s long-awaited Japanese Assassin’s Creed game, codenamed Assassin’s Creed Red, seemingly had its protagonist leaked by a developer. An image revealed what appeared to be a female assassin wielding a katana against a red background, which features the Japanese Assassin’s Creed logo and a pagoda.

Set in feudal Japan, Assassin’s Creed Red was revealed in September 2022 as Ubisoft’s “next premium flagship title and the future of our open-world RPG games”, suggesting it will be closer in style to Assassin’s Creed Valhalla and Odyssey than Mirage. A brief concept trailer showed an assassin jumping onto a roof during the sunset.

Wesley is the UK News Editor for IGN. Find him on Twitter at @wyp100. You can reach Wesley at wesley_yinpoole@ign.com or confidentially at wyp100@proton.me.

Talking Point: What’s Next For The Super Smash Bros. Series?

Smashing expectations.

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is celebrating its 5th anniversary today, 7th December 2023, and we’re publishing a handful of pieces to celebrate. Here, we’ll be discussing the future of the Smash series — what’s next? Is there even a next? And where do we think Sakurai will be involved?

It’s hard to believe that Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is five years old. It’s one of the defining games of the Nintendo Switch, and along with its incredible roster of characters, stages, music — basically everything — it’s easily one of the best fighting games ever. At least, in our humble opinion.

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Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader – the First CRPG in the Warhammer 40,000 Universe

In the grim darkness of the far future, there is only war, and Owlcat Games is here to let you explore that future in a way that you never have before. The makers of the renowned Pathfinder video game series are excited to proudly present their brand-new title – Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader!

Deservedly holding the title of first CRPG in the Warhammer 40,000 setting, the game releases today. For those who don’t fear the untold horrors that lurk in the depths of the warp, let us glimpse into the game’s deep and lore-driven narrative.

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Inheriting the mantle of Rogue Trader, you hold the honour of serving as an intrepid adventurer of Humanity, a monolith of resources and power, pledging to spread the Imperium’s influence across the darkest corners of the Koronus Expanse. Bestowed with ultimate privilege, you are a privateer who explores the regions many ever-changing systems and controls the fate of its inhabitants. By seeking out and reclaiming long-neglected worlds, and developing them as you see fit, you can significantly increase your influence and subdue the sector through reputation and prestige alone.

Artefacts beyond imagination, opportunities, and uncounted wealth dwell within this uncharted expanse, waiting to be claimed by the worthy few. As the yet untested inheritor of the sacred Warrant of Trade, you must assure a new era of dominance and prosperity for your dynasty. But be wary – you are not alone in your pursuit of power and glory. Rival Rogue Traders, as well as the agents of the Inquisition, closely watch your every action.

As a Rogue Trader, you may requisition allies as you please and will have a vast number of companions willing to join your opulent retinue. Yet be sure to choose your confidants wisely – an Adeptus Mechanicus Tech-Priest, an Adepta Sororitas Battle Sister, a renegade unsanctioned Psyker, and even a mysterious xenos are just some examples of the distinctive crew that you may gather at your side. And as you can imagine, not all of them will be eager to work in tandem with one another.

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Far from the oppressive influence of the Imperium, this labyrinthine sector of space has become a shadowy den for all kinds of heretics and enemies of Humanity. Along your travels, you will face the most vile of humanity’s foes.  Will you choose to become His retribution, the righteous instrument of the God-Emperor Himself? Or vanquish your enemies for your own personal gain? Utilize an advanced turn-based combat system to crush your enemies under the heel of your impeccable strategy.

The autonomy granted to Rogue Traders is immense. As the newly established heir of the mighty Von Valancius dynasty, you are free to forge your own path in the Koronus Expanse and define the fate of this ill-omened sector. Will you choose to be a devoted servant of the Emperor or will you succumb to the insidious power of Chaos? Purge corrupted planets with the cleansing flames of holy Exterminatus or leave them to be torn apart by the sacrilegious followers of the Archenemy… The countless masses of the Koronus Expanse await your judgment. By your hand, the scales of destiny will bend or break. Warhammer 40,000 Rogue Trader is out today on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One!

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Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader

Owlcat Games

☆☆☆☆☆
★★★★★

$49.99
Get it now

A free DLC available to everyone who owns the game. This is a limited time offer which must be claimed before January 31st, 2024. Hurry before it vanishes!

Made in a close partnership with Games Workshop, Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader is a story-rich classical RPG from Owlcat Games. Begin your adventure aboard your personal, giant voidship, traveling between the multitude of systems within the Koronus Expanse, a barely charted and incredibly perilous region of space.

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Elden Ring Fans Are Trying to Manifest a DLC Release Date at The Game Awards

We only have a few hours left until The Game Awards, and everyone seems pretty excited. Some games will get some awards, we’ll see some new trailers and announcements, great. Now, just for funsies, let’s check in and see how the Elden Ring community is doing-

…oh dear!

The Elden Ring community is, uh, real fired up right now! They seem to be trying to manifest an Elden Ring DLC trailer or release date, and the fervor for it is reaching one heck of a fever pitch. It’s like this on X/Twitter:

But the Elden Ring subreddit has a couple wild threads going too, like the person promising to beat Elden Ring with “whatever awful build the top comment suggests” or this person, who is uh…significantly more threatening (and a bit graphic).

My personal favorites though are the folks throwing in a little wish for Bloodborne on PC, as a treat.

So, will we see Elden Ring DLC tonight at The Game Awards? Who knows! We do know for a fact that DLC is being made, as FromSoftware announced the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC way back in February of this year. At the time, all we got by way of a teaser was a (frankly gorgeous) image of a dim, bleeding Erdtree in the distance, while a blonde figure (Miquella??? maybe???) astride Torrent looked on from the middle of a wheat field riddled with ghostly graves. We got a brief update on how things were going last month, when FromSoftware parent Kadokawa said the development was “proceeding smoothly” but did not offer further details. But there’s no release window yet, and we haven’t even seen a trailer to hint at what such a DLC might entail beyond, well the “shadow of the Erdtree.”

Personally, it seems to be like this expansion might still be a ways off. But Elden Ring has appeared at The Game Awards before, and we’re coming up on the two-year anniversary of the original game’s launch. So maybe all these Elden Ring fanatics are onto something.

Solidarity, Elden Ring fans. I’m forming my summoning circle right here along with you.

Rebekah Valentine is a senior reporter for IGN. Got a story tip? Send it to rvalentine@ign.com.

Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown Trailer Leak Reveals January Demo

A new trailer for Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown has seemingly leaked, revealing a playable demo that will drop on January 11, one week before the Metroidvania comes to PC, Amazon Luna, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X | S on January 18, 2024.

The trailer, uploaded by PlayStation Brazil, is no longer accessible, very much suggesting that it may have been uploaded by accident. It seems likely that Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown was set to drop tonight as part of this year’s Game Awards, or at the least, sometime in the next few weeks. Of course, some keen-eyed fans, including X/Twitter user @BossBigBoss73, were quick to capture the video and reupload it.

Today’s footage focuses on the story while still giving a few more glimpses at gameplay, including some death-defying platformer sections over and around spike pits. It’s a two-minute trailer that highlights gruesome foes and protagonist Sargon’s stylish combat as well as that aforementioned demo.

Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown was revealed at Summer Games Fest earlier this year as a fresh take on Ubisoft’s classic action-adventure franchise. While the publisher is still hard at work on its Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time Remake, The Lost Crown is set to tell a new story with new mechanics and visuals.

In June, we got to go hands-on with the next Prince of Persia game and came away enthusiastic about its potential, saying, “A 2D Metroidvania was not what I expected of a new Prince of Persia game, but The Lost Crown is already proving itself a worthwhile pivot for the series.”

More recently, the project appeared during a Nintendo Direct to show off around one minute of more gameplay and how it will evolve throughout the journey.

Feature: The Best Smash Bros. Ultimate Character Trailers, Ranked By You

Who is the winner?

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is celebrating its 5th anniversary today, 7th December 2023, and we’re publishing a handful of pieces to celebrate this gargantuan fighter’s birthday. First up, we asked you to vote for your favourite Smash Ultimate character reveal trailers…

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is a phenomenal game; of that, there is no doubt. However, if we’re being honest with ourselves, our favourite memory of Smash Ultimate was finding out which characters would be included as additional downloadable content.

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King Arthur: A Knight’s Tale Comes to Xbox February 22 – Play Now During the ID@Xbox Demo Fest

February 22, 2024 will mark a new chapter in the King Arthur mythology, when we here at NeocoreGames will be bringing our dark fantasy role-playing tactical game, King Arthur: Knight’s Tale to Xbox Series X|S. We look forward to fans being able to immerse themselves in the mystical realm of Avalon, when the game launches digitally for Xbox Series X|S early next year.

About King Arthur: Knight’s Tale

Described by critics as “the definitive King Arthur game,” King Arthur: Knight’s Tale brings the legendary Arthurian mythology into the modern day – Sprinkling in some dark fantasy tropes to provide an all-new approach to the traditional chivalric tales. 

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The game, which combines turn-based tactical combat with a traditional, character-centric RPG gameplay, originally launched on PC following a successful Kickstarter campaign in 2020 – And has earned a devoted and passionate following in the years that followed.

King Arthur: Knight’s Tale has now been reimagined for Xbox Series X|S, offering players a choice between a 4K Quality Mode or a framerate-boosting Performance Mode, Local PVP as well as Xbox achievements.

We will continue to support the game long after its launch too, with plans for season content, optional skirmishes and more features coming at a later date.

Check out King Arthur – Knight’s Tale at ID@Xbox Demo Fest

From December 5 until December 31, fans will be able to get their hands on the console release of King Arthur: Knight’s Tale, via a demo, exclusively available to Xbox Series X|S players!

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The demo features the first three maps of the game, as well as three skirmish maps from the “The Trials of Sir Tewelyn” skirmish pack.

To get your hands on King Arthur: Knight’s Tale during ID@Xbox Demo Fest, simply head here.

Preorder King Arthur – Knight’s Tale Today

Fans will be able to preorder King Arthur: Knight’s Tale for Xbox Series X|S right now! Simply click here to book your ticket to Avalon via the Camelot’s Fortune pack. 

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In order to assist in the battle against King Arthur’s forces, we’re happy to offer a host of goodies to players who pre-order from today, including:

  • Early Bird’s Ring – a console-exclusive Relic Item that grants a Hero the Slowing Hex skill.
  • 1,000 Gold and 300 Building Resources to help get your construction work off the ground
  • Satchel of Relic Dust – Use this in the Enchanted Tower to buy Relic items.
  • Topaz Case, Box of Sapphires and a Chest of Emeralds – Use these gems in the Forge to upgrade your items
  • Three Large Healing Potions
  • Three Refreshing Potions
  • Scroll of Fire Blast – A powerful, one-use AOE attack spell
  • Scroll of Taunt – Enemies will focus on a target that uses this scroll
  • Scroll of Recuperate – Target gains temporary HP for one turn
  • Sir Mordred cosmetic skin
  • Lady Dindraine cosmetic skin – Exclusive to console players!

We look forward to seeing you on the battlefields of Avalon on February 22, 2024!


King Arthur: Knight's Tale
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King Arthur: Knight’s Tale

NeocoreGames

☆☆☆☆☆
★★★★★

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You are Sir Mordred, the nemesis of King Arthur, the former black knight of the grim tales. You killed King Arthur, but with his dying breath, he struck you down. You both died – and yet, you both live.

The Lady of the Lake, the ruler of the mystical island of Avalon brought you back to end a true nightmare. She wants you to go on a knightly quest. She wants you to finish what you have begun. Kill King Arthur – or whatever he has become after she took his dying vessel to Avalon.

— A Role-playing Tactical Game —
Experience a unique hybrid between turn-based tactical games and traditional, character-centric RPGs! This dark fantasy version of the Arthurian mythology invites you to manage a team of heroes on the dangerous battlefield, while also engaging in moral choices, hero management, and the rebuilding of Camelot.

— The dark fate of the kingdom —
Explore a land of nightmares where vile monsters and magical creatures lurk within castles and forests. The battle between Arthur and Mordred brought death, both of them falling at the hands of each other, and now the consequences unfold. Arthur, resurrected in Avalon, is now an undying mad king, his pain slowly turning this magical place into a nightmare version of Britannia. You are Mordred, brought back to life to find Arthur, and ultimately, kill him to end this accursed condition.

— The Round Table reborn —
Gather your knights and send them on quests involving deep, tactical battles! Assemble a team of heroes, selecting from six classes (Defender, Champion, Marksman, Vanguard, Arcanist, Sage). Level them up, gain unique skill points, equip the best items looted from missions. But beware! Heroes can die, and the treatment of their injuries, curses, diseases take time. Between missions, make sure that Camelot has the right facilities for recovery, and prepare different heroes for different quests.

— A question of loyalty —
Heroes are your main resources – but no mere numbers! They have their own distinct personalities, goals, rivalries (even unique traits, skills and bond benefits). They will observe your decisions closely! Settle disputes, grant favours, select heroes who can work together, send them on missions they are comfortable with. Tread carefully, because their loyalty depends on many factors. They can even leave and turn against you!

— The making of a monarch —
You, as a king, have a personality as well, shaped by your actions and moral choices. The Morality Chart will represent your status between Christianity and Old Faith, between Tyranny and Righteousness. Your choices affect values on this chart, influencing both gameplay and narrative.

— The weight of decisions —
Every small decision matters – not only the moral choices, but actions taken in the turn-based combat as well. The campaign unfolds with a roguelite twist: no reloads, only regrets! The thrill of dealing with the consequences is half the fun, but your decisions also affect the story. Each playthrough can unfold differently, branching in unexpected ways.

— The end is only the beginning —
Play through the campaign (once or see multiple paths), and after that, you unlock the endgame, reserved only for the bravest. Tough new challenges appear on the map with mythic bossfights, random quests, more loot and character progression ultimately leading to the banishing of Balor, the monstrous god-king of the Fomorians.

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Grand Theft Auto Fans Are Already Modding GTA 6’s Lucia Into Other Games

The GTA 6 trailer is just a few days old, but Grand Theft Auto fans are already modding protagonist Lucia into other games.

Taking to popular modding website Nexus Mods to share their creations, fans are trying to trick themselves into thinking GTA 6 is out already by playing as Lucia in other games. While a couple of them make a lot of sense, like past Grand Theft Auto entries, another is a little bit more random.

Nexus Mods user huckpie uploaded their mod for Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1+2. “I couldn’t wait for GTA 6 to be released so here you go,” they said, alongside providing a funny little backstory. “Prior to her Bonnie and Clyde-esque escapades with her beau Jason, Lucia has been waiting ten years until Rockstar gets tired of milking GTA 5 dry by practicing the fine art of skateboarding.”

A little more on brand, Lucia was modded into both Grand Theft Auto 5 and Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas by Nexus Mods user sergiovandykmods. While Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1+2 is perhaps the best looking version of Lucia, the gameplay of these two will obviously provide the closest experience to GTA 6 until it finally releases in 2025.

The GTA 6 trailer — which reintroduces fans to Rockstar’s take on Miami, Vice City — has already broken records, and dwarfed the likes of Cyberpunk 2077’s reveal trailer in terms of views. Lasting 90 seconds, the trailer featured a ton of intricate details (here are 99 things IGN spotted) and plenty of references to wild and wacky real life events too.

While the game was revealed alongside the 2025 release date for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X and S, PC players were left frustrated, though not necessarily surprised, that their platform was left off the list.

They weren’t the ones a little peeved though, as several developers from Rockstar itself took to social media to express their frustration at the trailer leaking early. In fact, the entire industry shared their disappointment that the exciting moment was dampened. Several streamers were also hit with content strikes and takedowns in the wake of the leak.

Ryan Dinsdale is an IGN freelance reporter. He’ll talk about The Witcher all day.

Where to Buy Nintendo Switch Consoles (December 2023)

Nintendo’s latest console, the Nintendo Switch, has quickly become one of its best-selling consoles of all-time, surpassing even the likes of the massively popular Nintendo Wii. Since its launch in 2017, it has been heavily sought after by seasoned and casual gamers alike, as well as families due to its massive library of family-friendly Nintendo Switch games.

If you’re looking for the best places to purchase Nintendo Switch consoles online, we’ve got you covered with a full breakdown below, including pricing on current Nintendo Switch consoles, the best time to buy a Nintendo Switch, information on Nintendo Switch Online, as well as where to trade in your exisiting Nintendo consoles and games.

Where to Buy Nintendo Switch Consoles Online

If you’re looking to buy a new Nintendo Switch OLED, Nintendo Switch, or Nintendo Switch Lite, here’s where you can purchase them online in 2023. You can also check out our guide to the best Nintendo Switch deals for potential discounts.

Nintendo Switch OLED

Nintendo’s newest Switch is the Nintendo Switch OLED, aptly named due to its larger 7″ vivid OLED touchscreen display. Nintendo Switch OLED retails for an MSRP of $349.99. Internally, it’s no more powerful than the standard Nintendo Switch, but has double the internal storage at 64GB, an improved kickstand for tabletop mode and better speakers. Here are all of the main retailers currently selling this Switch model:

Nintendo Switch

The base Nintendo Switch is a hybrid console that can be enjoyed on the TV in docked mode, propped up on its kickstand for tabletop mode, and on-the-go in handheld mode. The standard Nintendo Switch retails for an MSRP of $299.99. It features a 6.2″ touchscreen display, 32GB of internal storage, and up to nine hours of battery life. Here are all of the main retailers currently selling this Switch model:

Nintendo Switch Lite

Nintendo Switch Lite is a smaller console designed for handheld play and comes in a variety of different colors including turquoise, gray, yellow, coral, and blue. It features a 5.5″ touchscreen display, 32GB of internal storage, and up to seven hours of battery life. The Nintendo Switch Lite retails for an MSRP of $199.99. It’s worth noting that the Nintendo Switch Lite cannot be connected to a TV and does not feature detachable Joy-Con controllers like the other two models. Here are all of the main retailers currently selling this Switch model:

Latest Nintendo Switch Deal

How Much Does a Nintendo Switch Cost?

The Nintendo Switch family features three current models: Nintendo Switch OLED, Nintendo Switch, and Nintendo Switch Lite. Currently, the Nintendo Switch OLED retails for an MSRP of $349.99, the Nintendo Switch retails for an MSRP of $299.99, and the Nintendo Switch Lite retails for an MSRP of $199.99. These prices don’t usually change much, even for Black Friday.

There are also a number of limited-edition bundles throughout the year that feature either a Nintendo Switch OLED, Nintendo Switch, or Nintendo Switch Lite, often with a unique color or design, and sometimes include a download code for a game or two in the box, as well. The annual holiday bundle that returns every year as a Black Friday Switch deal is currently available and features the standard Nintendo Switch console, a digital download of Mario Kart 8: Deluxe, and a 3-month subcription to Nintendo Switch Online for $299.99.

Occasionally, Nintendo will release a special edition console such as The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom special edition, Splatoon 3 special edition, and the Pokemon Scarlet & Violet special edition, although these consoles do not come with any games.

Nintendo Switch Online Pricing

Nintendo Switch Online is an annual subscription that allows you to play games online with your friends and family, as well as gain access to a growing library of classic games across the NES, SNES, Game Boy, and Game Boy Advance Catalogs. Additionally, there’s an expansion pack that provides access to DLC for popular games such as Mario Kart 8, Animal Crossing, and Splatoon 2, as well as adding a library of Nintendo 64, Game Boy Advance, and Sega Genesis titles. There are also family plans for each that allow you to share your membership with up to eight accounts.

Nintendo Switch Online – Individual User

Nintendo Switch Online for a single user costs $19.99/year and allows you to play online with friends, as well as access a growing library of titles across NES, SNES, and Game Boy. You can also opt for shorter plans including $3.99 for a single month or $7.99 for three months. Additionally, you’ll be able to sync your game saves to the cloud and access the Nintendo Switch Online app on your mobile device.

Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack – Individual User

Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack for a single user costs $49.99/year and allows you to play online with friends, as well as access a growing library of titles across NES, SNES, Nintendo 64, Game Boy, Game Boy Advance, and Sega Genesis. Additionally, you’ll have access to the Mario Kart 8: Booster Course Pass, Animal Crossing’s Happy Home Paradise expansion, as well as the Splatoon 2: Octo Expansion DLC. You’ll also be able to sync your game saves to the cloud and access the Nintendo Switch Online app on your mobile device.

Nintendo Switch Online – Family Plans

As previously stated, there are also family plans for Nintendo Switch Online. The base Nintendo Switch Online family plan is $34.99 per year, while the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack for the family costs $79.99 per year. Each plan includes the benefits of the corresponding individual plan above, but allows you to share these benefits with up to eight accounts.

Best Time to Buy a Nintendo Switch

Generally, the best time to buy a Nintendo Switch console is during major yearly shopping events such as Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and the various Amazon Prime Day sales. While Nintendo Switch consoles rarely go on sale, you can often scoop up limited-time bundles that include additional an additional game or two, a trial of Nintendo Switch Online, and more. The annual holiday bundle that returns every year around Black Friday is currently available and features the standard Nintendo Switch console, a digital download of Mario Kart 8: Deluxe, and a 3-month subcription to Nintendo Switch Online for $299.99.

How to Trade in Your Old Nintendo Consoles

If you’re looking to trade in your old Nintendo consoles, you can do so at select retailers in-store and online. Often, the most widely available retailers are GameStop and Best Buy. However, you can also trade your used devices online at retailers such as Amazon and Microsoft.

Some retailers will offer you cash for your used goods, while others may provide you with a gift card that can be used in-store and online. This is a great way to offload your old gaming gear and get some money that you can put towards a newer console and games.

While trading devices in at retailers will often net you the lowest amount for your used consoles, there are also online marketplaces such as eBay, Craigslist, and OfferUp that may fetch higher prices, but you’ll often be responsible for packing and shipping costs, or be required to meet someone in person for the transaction, the latter of which poses its own risks.

Where to Trade in Nintendo Switch Games

Similar to Nintendo console trade ins, you can also trade your existing games in at specific retailers. The most widely available retailer accepting used video games is GameStop, but they are notorious for giving you pennies on the dollar for your pre-owned titles. However, if you’re looking for an easy way to offload some of your library for cash or in-store credit, this is a convenient option. You can always look up the expected trade-in value on GameStop’s website before heading into a store, so you know exactly how much you’ll receive. Additionally, you can trade in your used games online through Amazon in exchange for an Amazon gift card.

Matthew Adler is a Commerce, Features, Guides, News, Previews, and Reviews writer for IGN. You can follow him on the site formerly known as Twitter @MatthewAdler and watch him stream on Twitch.