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Best Games for Nintendo Switch

Ride Out the Pandemic With These 7 Awesome Switch Games

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Every era has its signature video game technology. With the way mobile games have eaten into console playing, it’s fitting that one of the most popular gaming platforms of today isn’t a box you plug into your television. Instead, it’s a gadget you carry around in your pocket.?

Yes, the Nintendo Switch is undeniably one of the most popular ways to game these days, but no video game console, platform or technology is complete without a suite of, you know, video games to play.?

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Below, you’ll find a list of seven of the most fun Switch games out there, ready to give you hours upon hours of fun distraction from the crazy world we live in.?

For People Who Love the Classics

Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle

Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle

If you’re one of the many, many people in the world whose introduction to video games was a mustachioed Italian plumber named Mario, rekindle some of that pixelated magic with “Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle.” Though the gameplay is a far cry from Mario’s side-scrolling adventures of yore, a familiar cast of characters backs up our overalled wonder — Princess Peach, Luigi and Yoshi are also in the mix, helping Mario maintain order as the Mushroom Kingdom gets invaded by creatures called “rabbids.” The game, having racked up a ton of E3 awards, is sure to provide tons of fun.?

$59.99 at Amazon.com

For People Who Love a Good Scare

Luigi's Mansion 3

Luigi's Mansion 3

Luigi played second fiddle to his brother Mario for many years, so it’s nice to see him finally getting his due with a series of his own (on its third iteration, no less). “Luigi’s Mansion 3” is a treat for anyone who digs a good horror movie, as it’s set in a giant haunted house that you have to navigate as either Luigi or an all-goo version of the character, appropriately named “Gooigi.” And if the idea of being alone in a haunted house is a bit too spooky for you, you can play with friends on the same wireless network. Phew!?

$59.99 at Amazon.com

For People Who Are Down for New Adventures

Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening

Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening

While Mario, Luigi and their crew hold an undeniable place in our pop cultural lexicon, there were those who fell in love with Link — the green-clad, sword-wielding elf — from the Zelda games instead. Why? Well, if you’re one of those people who love fantasy novels or movies like “The Lord of the Rings,” you’ll probably be more excited by a video game about an elf with a sword exploring a mysterious island for magical artifacts than one starring a plumber fighting turtles while eating mushrooms. Does it hurt that reviews have called this game “beautiful” and “dreamy”? No, no it doesn’t.?

$59.99 at Amazon.com

For People Who Need to Get Rid of Some Anger

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

Regardless of which Nintendo characters you most associate with, some people just want to brawl. They want the thrill of competition and combat. If they have an interest in boxing, wrestling, or martial arts, they’ll probably like Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. Play as Samus, Kirby, or Pikachu! Play as Mario, Link or Princess Peach! Play as every one of them to see whose attacks you like the most! Honestly, if you prefer plain ol’ battling over story and character development, there’s really not much better than a Super Smash Bros. game.?

$59.99 at Amazon.com

For People Who Are Into Building Things?

Minecraft

Minecraft

While some people love games that involve teamwork, competition or learning, others just want to build things. If the kid in the corner playing with Lego (or a knockoff version) was you, get Minecraft. If the kid constructing pillow forts was you, get Minecraft. If the kid with a giant model car collection was you, get Minecraft. If the kid dreaming of being an architect and sketching plans for an over-the-top treehouse instead of paying attention in math class was you … well, you get the hint (that hint is Minecraft).?

$59.99 at Amazon.com

For People Who Love a Good Sporting Event

NBA 2K20

NBA 2K20

If you’re aching for a little pro sports right now, the Nintendo Switch has got you covered with NBA 2K20 — the latest from EA Sports’ wildly popular NBA 2K series. Whether you want to play as Lebron, Steph, KD, or create an up-and-coming prospect of your own, this game has you covered. It allows for an incredible degree of investment into different aspects of the game like playing, coaching and even GMing. It might not mimic the thrill of watching a real game (or of playing one), but if you don’t have a basketball hoop out back, this might just be the next best thing.?

$59.99 at Amazon.com

For People Who Miss Those Days in the Arcade

Mortal Kombat 11

Mortal Kombat 11

We may be decades removed from the height of the arcade game era, but that hasn’t dimmed the appeal of games that were first played using giant machines with buttons and joysticks — like, say Mortal Kombat franchise. If you were addicted to the thrill of fighting to the death in the original games way back when, good news! You can still be just as brutal and punishing in the latest iteration, available for Switch, “Mortal Kombat 11.” And while the Switch screen may be a little bit smaller than an arcade console, meaning the blood and gore will feel a little bit less intense, at least you won’t have to carry a supply of quarters around with you.?

$59.99 at Amazon.com

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