A barrel of destruction (Nintendo) The rumours are true and not only has Donkey Kong had a major makeover but his new Nintendo Switch 2 game is like nothing he’s ever starred in before. Although there were plenty of educated guesses about what games might arrive early in the Switch 2’s line-up the only one based on an actual rumour was a new 3D Donkey Kong game. That rumour has turned out to be absolutely correct, although it’s not quite … Continue reading “Donkey Kong Bananza is hugely entertaining and not what we expected”
I played Mario Kart World – it might be the best kart racer ever
The biggest Mario Kart yet (Nintendo) Nintendo Switch 2 launch title Mario Kart World reinvents the formula in what is now a madcap 24-player open world adventure. Since Mario Kart 8 Deluxe was essentially a remaster of the original Wii U game, there hasn’t been a brand new Mario Kart game for almost 11 years now. A new entry was inevitable for the Switch 2 and since what has now been named as Mario Kart World was the only game … Continue reading “I played Mario Kart World – it might be the best kart racer ever”
I played the new Nintendo Switch 2 — is it worth the price?
It seems like another winner (DIMITAR DILKOFF/AFP via Getty Images) GameCentral has played all of this year’s biggest games for Nintendo Switch 2 and they make the console seem like very good value for money. You’ve probably already watched Wednesday’s mammoth, 60 minute long Nintendo Direct and by now you’ve begun to form your own opinions about the next generation Switch 2 console. There was a lot to think about and we’re not sure we’ve fully digested everything yet, and … Continue reading “I played the new Nintendo Switch 2 — is it worth the price?”
Every Nintendo Switch 2 game you can start playing at launch
Mario Kart World is the big one (Nintendo) The recent Nintendo Switch 2 showcase has confirmed the console’s entire launch line-up of games, including the new Mario Kart and a surplus of third party ports. One of the big questions surrounding the Nintendo Switch 2 was what its line-up of launch games will be. Thanks to the recent Nintendo Direct, we now have our answer. There was some chatter that Nintendo would prioritise its own games for the console’s launch … Continue reading “Every Nintendo Switch 2 game you can start playing at launch”
Tearful Michael Bublé declares Canadians ‘aren’t for sale’ in anti-Trump speech
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Kanye West ‘confirms’ Bianca Censori split on new song revealing that she ‘ran away’
Kanye West has detailed his relationship with Bianca Censori in a new song (Picture: WireImage) Kanye West has seemingly confirmed his split from Bianca Censori, claiming she ‘had panic attacks’ following a string of disturbing online rants by the rapper. In his latest album, titled WW3, Kanye, 47, features a track named BIANCA in which he alleges that his model wife, 30, ‘tried to get him committed’ and appeared to reveal that they’re no longer together. The track on the … Continue reading “Kanye West ‘confirms’ Bianca Censori split on new song revealing that she ‘ran away’”
Ben Affleck’s youthful new look – and other leading Hollywood men joining him
Why have Ben Affleck, George Clooney, and Leonardo DiCaprio all dyed their hair recently? (Picture: Backgrid / Getty) It seems male celebrities are finally feeling the same pressure to stall aging that women have long felt – and they’re doing it via questionable hair dye choices. A-listers George Clooney, Leonardo DiCaprio, and Ben Affleck have all three traded their salt-and-pepper hair for more youthful colours in recent months, causing many to wonder if silver foxes are going out of style. … Continue reading “Ben Affleck’s youthful new look – and other leading Hollywood men joining him”
Val Kilmer’s final days after being bedridden for years before death aged 65
Film icon Val Kilmer died of pneumonia aged 65 on Tuesday (Picture: Suzanne Cordeiro/Rex/Shutterstock) Hollywood star Val Kilmer was reportedly bed-bound in the years leading up to his death this week. The Top Gun star died from pneumonia aged 65 on Tuesday, his daughter Mercedes announced. Now it’s been reported that Kilmer ‘couldn’t keep fighting’ and was bedridden ‘for years before his death’. Sources cited as close to the Batman Forever actor told TMZ that he suffered from ‘a lack … Continue reading “Val Kilmer’s final days after being bedridden for years before death aged 65”
Here’s how much Nintendo Switch 2 Edition game upgrades will cost you
These games will all see visual improvements on Switch 2 (Nintendo) No official prices have been shared for Nintendo Switch 2 game upgrades here in the West, but Japan’s prices do provide an estimate. It was already suspected beforehand, but yesterday’s Nintendo Switch 2 showcase confirmed that select games for the original Switch will see upgraded re-releases for the new console. Dubbed Nintendo Switch 2 Edition games, they’ll all see visual improvements, but some will also come with entirely new … Continue reading “Here’s how much Nintendo Switch 2 Edition game upgrades will cost you”
Radio presenter Chris Stark ‘speechless’ after being told he has cancer live on air
Chris Stark opened up on receiving his cancer diagnosis while live on air (Picture: Ken McKay/ITV/Shutterstock) Capital Breakfast presenter Chris Stark has revealed he had an ‘out of body experience’ after being told he had testicular cancer while presenting his radio show. Chris, 38, opened up about the difficulty of receiving his diagnosis while at work after announcing last month that he’s been undergoing preventative chemotherapy. The presenter revealed that he had received a diagnosis during a routine doctor’s appointment … Continue reading “Radio presenter Chris Stark ‘speechless’ after being told he has cancer live on air”