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Nintendo drops surprise FromSoftware game The Duskbloods

Mashable - Wed, 04/02/2025 - 17:31

With Nintendo kicking off its live Direct event, the gaming giant is giving a first glimpse into its much-anticipated 2025-2026 lineup, finally announcing an official release date for the new Switch 2.

Along with confirmations of expected game releases, like the latest entry in the Mario Kart lineup, Nintendo had a few surprises up its sleeve, including a new multiplayer RPG from Dark Souls and Elden Ring developer FromSoftware. Titled The Duskbloods, the steampunk fantasy game promises a lot of lore and an action-packed lineup of monsters.

SEE ALSO: Switch 2 Nintendo Direct today: See the latest updates from the April 2 event

Assuming the role of some kind of vampire-like creature, players navigate a combat-filled, industrialized city and a myriad of foes, including a nightmare sewer creature, a suite of evil-looking weaponed opponents, and what appears to be a shapeshifting dinosaur. Don't worry: Guns exist in this universe, too.

The game's moonlight-dependent characters and monster transformations reminded many fans of the popular 2015 Bloodborne, another FromSoftware game which features Lovecraftian horrors and an atmospheric Victorian-inspired city setting. Bloodborne 2 might not be happening, but now we have The Duskbloods.

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The game will be exclusive to the Switch 2 and is expected to release in 2026.

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Apple AirTags are now cheaper than their Amazon Big Spring Sale price

Mashable - Wed, 04/02/2025 - 17:28

SAVE 31%: A 4-pack of Apple AirTags is on sale at Amazon for $67.99, down from the list price of $99. That's a savings of $32 and a price that beats the Amazon Big Spring Sale deal by $2.

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$99 Save $31.01 Get Deal

Vacation vibes are in the air. Now that we're dethawing from winter with warmer temps, spring break and summer holidays are in the works. If you have travel plans, tucking a Bluetooth tracker into your bags is a must these days. For those who could use a few trackers, check out this deal at Amazon.

As of April 2, a four-pack of Apple AirTags is on sale for just $67.99, marked down from the standard price of $99, at Amazon. That works out to a 31% discount and a savings of $32.

Apple AirTags were discounted during the Amazon Big Spring Sale, which technically ended on Monday. The four-pack was on sale for $69.99, which means today's sale price of $67.99 beats the previous sale by $2.

SEE ALSO: The best Apple deals still live after Amazon's Big Spring Sale: Last chance to save on MacBooks, iPads, and Apple Watches

Four Apple Bluetooth trackers for $67.99 means each tracker costs just $16.99. Considering a single Apple AirTag is currently on sale for $24, this four-pack is well worth the investment. Having a few around the house is certainly not a bad thing, since you can use in your work backpack, one on your key ring, one on the dog's collar, and another in your suitcase.

In Mashable's review of the best Bluetooth trackers for travel and lost luggage, the Apple AirTag gets top marks as the ideal option for iPhone users.

If you need to restock your stash of Apple AirTags, today's sale price is a great opportunity to check that off your to-do list before summer vacation. Grab the four pack at Amazon for just $67.99 and always keep tabs on your important belongings.

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Every Switch 2 game revealed in the Nintendo Direct livestream

Mashable - Wed, 04/02/2025 - 17:26

This year's Nintendo Direct had some exciting announcements for the Nintendo Switch 2, including a launch date of June 5, 2025, features on the new machine, and tons of new and classic games.

Donkey Kong Bananza

Everyone's favorite gorilla is coming to Switch 2 in Donkey Kong Banaza, set to launch on July 17, 2025. It's a 3D platforming adventure where Donkey Kong can smash through just about anything.

Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment

Set to be released this winter, Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment comes from Nintendo and Koei Tecmo. The musou-style game is a prequel to The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. Users can play as Zelda as they go back in time to the Imprisonment War.

SEE ALSO: Nintendo Switch 2 preorders will start on April 9: How to register for priority access Duskbloods

Look out for Duskbloods, the new FromSoftware game, in 2026. It's a very spooky, gothic horror game with vampire-fueled adventure.

Featured Video For You Nintendo Switch 2 Direct Live Recap Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition

The beloved Elden Ring is finally coming to Nintendo consoles with the new Tarnished Edition, one of the many third-party games that will be available on the Switch 2. The announcement came as a welcome surprise to many fans.

Mario Kart World

As expected, we just got the newest Mario Kart game for the Switch 2. Mario Kart World has a day-and-night system that matches the weather to your environment. Plus, you can go anywhere on and off the track.

Dozens more games announced

Also announced, some of which are versions of a game we already love but can now play on Switch 2, and some that are entirely new, include:

  • Arcade Archives 2: Ridge Racer

  • Borderlands 2

  • Civilization VII Switch 2 Edition

  • Cyberpunk 2077

  • Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion

  • Deltarune

  • Drag x Drive

  • EA Sports FC 25

  • EA Sports Madden 25

  • Fast Fusion

  • Final Fantasy VII: Remake

  • Fortnite

  • Goodnight Universe

  • Hades II

  • Hitman: World of Assassination

  • Hollow Knight: Silksong

  • Hogwarts Legacy

  • Human Fall Flat 2

  • Kirby Air Riders

  • Kirby and the Forgotten Land

  • Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess

  • Marvel Cosmic Invasion

  • Metroid Prime 4: Beyond

  • NBA 2K

  • Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour

  • No Sleep for Kaname Date - From AI: The Somnium Files

  • Nobunaga's Ambition: Awakening Complete Edition

  • Pokémon Legends: Z-A

  • Professor Layton and the New World of Steam

  • Project 007

  • Puyo Puyo Tetris S2

  • Raidou Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army

  • Reanimal

  • Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma

  • Shadow Labyrinth

  • Split Fiction

  • Star Wars Outlaws

  • Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar

  • Street Fighter 6

  • Super Mario Jamboree

  • Survival Kids

  • Tamagotchi Plaza

  • The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild

  • The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

  • Tony Hawk Pro Skater 3+4

  • Two Point Museum

  • Wild Hearts

  • Witchbrook

  • WWE 2K

  • Yakuza 0 Director's Cut

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Toyota’s Latest Off-Road Models Are Climbing to the Top of the Sales Charts

How-To Geek - Wed, 04/02/2025 - 17:18

Toyota has long been the leader in small and midsize trucks, with even the older Tacoma holding its ground against newer competitors. However, since its updated, four-cylinder-only Tacoma launched, the model has seen even greater success.

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Tackle the shapeshifting world of Super Mario Odyssey for $20 off

Mashable - Wed, 04/02/2025 - 17:13

SAVE $20: As of April 2, get Super Mario Odyssey for Nintendo Switch for $39.99, down from its usual price of $59.99, at Woot.

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$59.99 Save $20 Get Deal

The Nintendo Switch 2 finally has a release date, and we can explore the new console and a wide variety of new games this June. But in the meantime, there's still a massive library of Switch games to enjoy, with some getting enhanced editions for the Switch 2. There wasn't a flagship Mario game announced just yet, but that doesn't mean you can't spend plenty of time with everyone's favorite plumber.

As of April 2, get Super Mario Odyssey for Nintendo Switch for $39.99, down from its usual price of $59.99, at Woot. That's $20 off, or a discount of 33%. Keep in mind that this deal is for a physical copy of the game instead of a digital code, so you'll have to wait for it to be shipped to you.

SEE ALSO: Nintendo Switch 2 preorders will start on April 9: How to sign up

Super Mario Odyssey takes Mario on his biggest, open-world adventure yet to rescue Princess Peach before she's joined in unholy matrimony with the pesky Bowser. Mario enlists the help of his new friend Cappy, a magical hat that can help him transform into a ton of different forms, to travel the globe and stop Bowser in his tracks.

You can turn into everything from streetlights to flowers, all while enjoying the classic platforming you've come to expect from 3D Mario games. There are tons of great costumes, Easter eggs, and other media from throughout the history of the Mario franchise to discover, too. Plus, there's a lot of game to play here. You'll be engaged for hours, that's for sure.

Be sure to grab the game while it's on sale — just in time to celebrate the Switch 2 debut this June.

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Build 3 forest animals with one Lego kit for 30% off at Amazon

Mashable - Wed, 04/02/2025 - 16:48

SAVE $15: As of April 2, you can snag the Lego Creator 3-in-1 Forest Animals building kit for a record low of $34.99, down from $49.99, at Amazon. That's a 30% discount and a $15 price cut.

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$49.99 Save $15 Get Deal

The best kind of gifts are ones that are both fun and something they'll want to hold on to for a long time. Consider switching things up and giving your little ones a gift that will occupy hours of their time: Lego building blocks.

Right now, you can get the Lego Creator 3-in-1 Forest Animals kit at Amazon for $34.99, down from $49.99. That's 30% off for three toys in one.

SEE ALSO: Lego is giving away an exclusive Mother's Day Flower for free. Here’s how to get yours.

With this building set, you’ll get 667 Lego pieces to build a red fox, which can then be rebuilt into an owl, and again into a red squirrel. Once built, the red fox toy can move its head, tail, and paws. It also comes with enough pieces to create a snow-covered tree stump (for the fox), spruce tree stand (for the owl), and acorn (for the squirrel).

It's endless fun for the kid who loves animals and creating with their hands.

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Nintendo Switch 2 release date, price announced

Mashable - Wed, 04/02/2025 - 16:18

Years of rumor-mongering and leaks have been put to rest. We finally have a price and release date for Nintendo Switch 2, straight from the mothership.

During its big Nintendo Direct stream on Wednesday morning, Nintendo showed off a bunch of games and new features, as expected. However, for many, the biggest news is that the console is launching on June 5, 2025.

The starting price for the Nintendo Switch 2 is $449.99. That's $150 more than the Nintendo Switch's original launch price of $299.99, but $50 less than the PS5 and Xbox Series X's launch prices of $499.99.

The release date is roughly in line with what we expected based on earlier news reports and leaks. June is an unusual time for any other company to launch a console, but for Nintendo, it makes some sense. Early adopters can purchase the initial supply and enjoy a launch lineup that includes Mario Kart World while Nintendo builds up additional supply and more games for the holiday season and beyond.

At last, we can finally stop listening to random leakers on message boards.

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The best Apple deals still live after Amazons Big Spring Sale: Last chance to save on MacBooks, iPads, and Apple Watches

Mashable - Wed, 04/02/2025 - 16:16
The best Apple deals still live after Amazon's Big Spring Sale Best MacBook Deal Apple MacBook Pro, 14-inch (M4, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) $1,399 (Save $200) Get Deal Best AirPods deal Apple AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation $168.99 (Save $10.01) Get Deal Best iPad deal Apple iPad Air, 11-inch (M3, WiFi, 128GB) $549 (Save $50) Get Deal Best Apple Watch deal Apple Watch Series 10 (GPS, 42mm) $329 (Save $70) Get Deal

If you're looking for discounted Apple products, Amazon is a reliable place to grab them year-round.

However, during its Big Spring Sale (March 25 to 31), we kept our eyes peeled as even more deals went live. While the sale focused primarily on "springtime favorites" like outdoor furniture and garden supplies, last year's inaugural BSS did bring some tech deals. Best of all, exempting a few exclusive offers, most deals are available to all customers, regardless of their Prime membership status.

SEE ALSO: 15+ robot vacuums on sale ahead of Amazon's Big Spring Sale

Throughout the sale, we spotted deals on new releases like the M3 iPad Air, 11-inch iPad, and M4 MacBook Airs. In addition to iPads, we also found a $400 markdown on the M3 13-inch MacBook Air and $170 price cut on the Beats Studio Pro. Now that the sale is over, we're tracking the best deals still live. While some of the biggest deals have fizzled out, there's still plenty to choose from as the sale draws to a close. You'll just need to act fast if you want to claim them.

Note: Deals with a 🔥 next to them have dropped to record-low prices.

Best MacBook deal Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Apple MacBook Pro, 14-inch (M4, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) $1,399 at Amazon
$1,599 Save $200 Get Deal Why we like it

If you need a zippy laptop that's lightweight and portable while still capable of handling anything you need to do on the go, this 2024 M4 MacBook Pro is well worth it. Save $200 off its normal price of $1,599 and score a 10-core CPU and GPU with a 14.2-inch Liquid Retina XDR display, 16GB of RAM, and a 512GB SSD. For a newer laptop that just came out last year, this is a great discount that's well worth picking up now while you still can.

More MacBook and Mac dealsMacBook AirMacBook ProMacBest AirPods deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation $168.99 at Amazon
$179 Save $10.01 Get Deal Why we like it

Check out our full review of the AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation.

With the AirPods Pro 2 back up to $199 (aka the price they're at most of the time), AirPods deals are officially dying down as we finish up the final day of the Big Spring Sale. If you're dead set on getting a pair of Apple earbuds with noise cancellation on sale, you can still grab the AirPods 4 with ANC on sale for 17% off. They don't have the same silicone tips as the Pro, nor some of the fancier features, but they still have great noise cancellation and a very similar design to their more expensive counterpart.

More AirPods dealsBest iPad deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple iPad Air, 11-inch (M3, WiFi, 128GB)🔥 $549 at Amazon
$599 Save $50 Get Deal Why we like it

The M3 iPad Air just hit the market earlier this month, but you can already grab it for $50 off. At the time of writing, the previous generation Air costs even more on Amazon at $599 (though you can grab it on sale for $499 at Best Buy). Beyond the chip upgrade, this iPad features plenty of Apple Intelligence integration, from the Photos and Notes apps, to the Writing Tools feature that uses ChatGPT. Though we've yet to test this tablet hands-on for ourselves, the M2 Air is our favorite iPad for most people — we imagine the M3 Air will follow suit.

More iPad dealsiPadiPad AiriPad miniBest Apple Watch deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple Watch Series 10 (GPS, 42mm)🔥 $329 at Amazon
$399 Save $70 Get Deal Why we like it

Check out our full review of the Apple Watch Series 10.

The Apple Watch Series 10 only came out this past fall, making this $70-off deal especially impressive. Along with its larger wide-angle OLED display, Mashable Senior Editor Stan Schroeder found this smartwatch to be lighter than its predecessors, with an ultra-fast charge time. This watch generation introduced fitness features like a depth gauge, sleep apnea detection, and a Vitals app, but it's worth noting those features aren't exclusive to the Series 10. However, if your Series 6 has been on the fritz for a while, or you've never owned an Apple Watch, $329 is a solid price to grab Apple's latest smartwatch.

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Seth Meyers and Paul Rudd day drinking goes hilariously off the rails

Mashable - Wed, 04/02/2025 - 16:13

On Late Night With Seth Meyers, the eponymous talk show host took Death of a Unicorn star Paul Rudd day drinking, and the results are as delightfully chaotic as you would hope.

SEE ALSO: Paul Rudd, Jenna Ortega and the 'Death of a Unicorn' cast reveal when their minds were utterly blown

The popular Seth Goes Day Drinking series has previously welcomed guests like Julia Louis-Dreyfuss, Kristen Stewart, Dua Lipa, Will Forte, Lizzo, Rihanna, Lorde, Retta, and Kelly Clarkson. This time, the bar-set segment kicks off with the longtime friends chugging horrific-sounding cocktails which are inspired by some standouts in Rudd's filmography. The Ant-Man cocktail is fittingly made of alcohol poured from tiny bottles, while the Knocked Up is a blended monstrosity of foods that pregnant people crave. (And yes, Meyers insists he must make eye contact with Rudd while blending.)

But the worst of the drinks has to be the Romeo + Juliet, in which Rudd played the unalluring suitor Count Paris. "Everything in this will kill you," Meyers tells Rudd. And he's not wrong! The catastrophic combination of Four Loko, Five Hour Energy, and Hot Sauce sends the pair into a spiral so bad that they apparently had to pause filming and wait three days to finish the shoot.

Luckily, Rudd comes back with a vengeance (albeit without his unicorn-themed cowboy height) for a series of games. Watch the whole video above to see Rudd and Meyers recreate scenes from Taken, shoot unicorn heads with Ghostbusters proton packs, and potentially break the record for biggest belch ever heard on the show.

Death of a Unicorn is now playing in theaters.

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200+ of the best deals still live after Amazons Big Spring Sale

Mashable - Wed, 04/02/2025 - 16:11
The best Amazon Big Spring Sale deals still live: Best Kindle deal Amazon Kindle Colorsoft Signature Edition (32GB) bundle $327.97 (save $35) Get Deal Best Apple deal Apple iPad Air, 11-inch (M3, WiFi, 128GB) $549 (save $50) Get Deal Best robot vacuum deal Roborock Qrevo Master $899.99 (save $500) Get Deal Best smart home deal Kasa Smart Light Bulbs (4 pack) $24.99 (save $15) Get Deal Best kitchen deal Nutribullet full-size blender combo $98.33 (save $31.66) Get Deal Best outdoor deal Coleman Skydome Camping Tent (6-person) $179.99 (save $60) Get Deal Best book deal "Sunrise on the Reaping" by Suzanne Collins $19.59 (save $8.49) Get Deal

Amazon has sprung a bunch of seasonal deals on shoppers over recent weeks. The retail giant's weeklong Big Spring Sale ran through Monday, March 31, delivering discounts on "end-of-season winter items" and "springtime favorites" across more than 35 categories, per its press release.

The Big Spring Sale was Amazon's first major savings event of the year, and unlike its flagship summer Prime Day sale, the deals were not exclusive to Prime members. Prime members did get access to a handful of special offers, which were identified with a "Prime Spring Deal" badge.

SEE ALSO: When does Amazon's Big Spring Sale end?

Is there anything left over from the Amazon sale? While the sale technically ended on March 31, we're still seeing some lingering deals that are worth buying. Mashable's shopping experts are keeping track of the best deals still live on Amazon even though the Big Spring Sale is over according to the calendar. (Our sister site CNET has extensive coverage of Amazon's Big Spring Sale, too.) With eight years of experience covering Amazon's sales under our belts, we've developed a tried-and-true deal-hunting methodology to find hidden gems among the retailer's myriad listings. We cross-check prices with Amazon's competitors, track pricing trends, and vet products' value based on our hands-on testing, and we only recommend what's most worth buying. You can read more about our deals coverage here.

Read on for our updated list of Amazon's best Big Spring Sale deals still live on smart home devices, Apple gadgets, robot vacuums, outdoor gear, kitchen appliances, books, and much more.

Best Kindle dealsBundlesBest Apple dealsAirPods

Apple AirPods 4 — $99.99 $129 (save $29.01)

Apple Watches

Apple Watch Series 10

iPads

iPad

iPad Air

MacBooks

MacBook Air

MacBook Pro

Apple accessoriesBest TV deals43-inch to 50-inch TVs55-inch TVs65-inch TVs75-inch and 77-inch TVs85-inch TVs and upProjectorsBest laptop deals

For deals on MacBooks, scroll back up to the "Apple deals" section.

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For deals on iPads, scroll back up to the "Apple deals" section.

Amazon Fire tabletsAndroid tabletsBest headphone and earbud dealsHeadphonesBest earbuds dealsBest unlocked phone deals Samsung Galaxy phonesMotorola phonesBest vacuum dealsRobot vacuumsRobot vacuum mop combosStick vacuumsBest home dealsAir purifiersBeddingRugsEcho smart home devicesHome security equipmentSmart alarm clocksSmart bulbsSmart light switchesSmart plugsBest cleaning supplies dealsBest kitchen dealsAir fryers and countertop ovensBlenders and food processorsCoffee makers and espresso machinesDrinkwareInstant Pots and multi-cookersBest fitness tracker dealsBest beauty tech dealsHair dryersHot toolsMulti-stylersBest pet dealsAutomatic litter boxesAutomatic pet feedersBest outdoor dealsBest power tool dealsBest gaming dealsPlayStation gamesPlayStation hardware

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Accessories

Xbox gamesXbox hardware

Consoles

Controllers

Headsets

Nintendo Switch gamesNintendo Switch hardware

Controllers and accessories

Memory cards

Best Lego dealsBest book dealsFictionNon-fictionBest Pokémon dealsBest digital deals

  • Amazon Music Unlimited — get your first three months free (save $11.99/month or $10.99/month with Prime)

  • Grubhub — save $5 on two $20+ food orders with $0 delivery fees with code HOOP5

  • Starz — add it to Prime Video for $1.99/month for three months (save $9/month)

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Nintendo announces Hollow Knight: Silksong for Switch 2

Mashable - Wed, 04/02/2025 - 16:01

Hollow Knight fans, Nintendo has confirmed the sequel is coming to Switch 2.

Announced at the company's Nintendo Direct event on Wednesday, along with the Switch 2, Hollow Knight: Silksong will be released in 2025 (that's all we're getting for now). The follow-up to Metroidvania and Team Cherry's 2017 game, Silksong was heavily rumoured to be unveiled at Nintendo's Switch event last week, but seems to have been held specifically for todays Switch 2 announcement — and it was a blink and you'll miss it moment at the end of the hour-long presentation.

SEE ALSO: Nintendo announces 'Mario Kart World' during Switch 2 stream

Hollow Knight: Silksong has been one of the most wishlisted games on Steam for an age. The game was first announced by Team Cherry in 2019 as full-scale sequel to Hollow Knight instead of downloadable content.

"Almost from the very start, Hornet’s adventure was intended to take place in a new land," the Australian developers wrote in a blog post then, "But as we dove in, it quickly became too large and too unique to stay a DLC, as initially planned. We do know that makes the wait a little longer, but we think the final, fresh world you’ll get to explore is worth it."

It's not the only game Nintendo announced on Wednesday, with the gaming giant heralding the upcoming release of Mario Kart World.

For everything Nintendo announced today, including the Switch 2, Mashable's got you covered.

Featured Video For You Nintendo Switch 2 Direct Live Recap
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Nintendo is finally putting GameCube games on Nintendo Switch Online for Switch 2

Mashable - Wed, 04/02/2025 - 15:52

The big Nintendo news everyone was waiting for on Wednesday is finally here: You can play 20-year-old games on Switch 2.

Plus, there's also a dedicated Nintendo GameCube controller updated with the "C" button for GameChat also announced today.

But for real, one of the cooler little nuggets that Nintendo shared in its big Nintendo Switch 2 Direct livestream on Wednesday morning is that Nintendo GameCube games are coming to the Nintendo Switch Online service. For those who don't know, people who subscribe to NSO (a requirement to play online multiplayer in most Switch games) get access to a Netflix-like catalogue of old games from various platforms. Until now, that list of platforms started at the NES and ended at the N64.

SEE ALSO: Switch 2 Nintendo Direct today: See the latest updates from the April 2 event

Some of the GameCube games you'll be able to play on NSO to start with include The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker, SoulCalibur II, and F-Zero GX. Nintendo, of course, will add more games to that catalogue over time, but it's impossible to say what they will be or at what rate they will come out. There are a couple of interesting wrinkles to consider here. One is that Nintendo has already done extensive remaster work to some of the best GameCube games, like Metroid Prime, so it stands to reason that the company might opt to sell you those games again instead of putting them on NSO, but we'll have to see about that.

SEE ALSO: Nintendo just added sat nav to 'The Legend of Zelda'

The other is that these games will only be playable on Switch 2.

The most exciting part of a new console launch is new games, but it's also pretty cool to see some of the best Nintendo games of yesteryear get their time in the spotlight, too.

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Stock up & save: Get up to 40% off during Ultas Spring Haul Sale

Mashable - Wed, 04/02/2025 - 15:51

SAVE UP TO 40%: Through April 5, you can score up to 40% off select makeup, skincare, hair, and fragrance products during Ulta’s Spring Haul Sale.

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Amazon isn’t the only retailer celebrating spring with a major sales event. Now through April 5, you can get up to 40% off select makeup, skincare, hair, and fragrance products during Ulta’s Spring Haul Sale.

Some standout deals include 25% off La Roche-Posay, 20% off Touchland hand sanitizers, buy two get one free NYX Professional Makeup, up to 30% off Tree Hut products, and 25% off CeraVe. You’ll also find great deals on lashes, makeup tools and brushes, sunscreen, and travel-size products.

SEE ALSO: 4 gadgets to upgrade your beauty routine

Whether you’re into the au naturale look, love trying out bold new makeup trends, or want to stock up while the discounts are hot, Ulta’s Spring Haul Sale has a little bit of something for everyone.

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Nintendo just added sat nav to The Legend of Zelda

Mashable - Wed, 04/02/2025 - 15:47

If you've found yourself wandering aimlessly around the maps of The Legend of Zelda, Nintendo just added a handy new tool: map directions.

Announced the company's Nintendo Direct event on Wednesday, along with the Switch 2, the special editions of Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom made for the new console come not only with advanced frame rates and resolution and support for HDR, but a new app called Zelda Notes.

SEE ALSO: Switch 2 Nintendo Direct today: See the latest updates from the April 2 event

Zelda Notes is a new platform that can be accessed through the Nintendo Switch app on your smartphone, where you can find a Navigation tool that can guide you to various locations in the games — like Shrines you know are there but you just don't know how to find them. An audio track gives you step by step directions as if you were using Google Maps.

If you're a Tears of the Kingdom building fiend and want to see what happens when you hit "random", Nintendo also announced an "autobuild" feature that just takes whatever you have and throws it together. Plus, you can send build codes to friends using QR codes.

It's not the only game-related news from Nintendo Direct today, with the company announcing the long-awaited new Mario Kart World game.

For everything Nintendo announced today, including the Switch 2, Mashable's got you covered.

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Nintendo brings GameChat live chatting to the Switch 2

Mashable - Wed, 04/02/2025 - 15:33

The Nintendo Switch 2 has a new way of playing together, but virtually.

On Wednesday, Nintendo announced GameChat, a way for multiple users to chat with each other within the game. And it also answered the question of the mysterious button on the Joy-Con. A dedicated "C" button built directly within the controller enables the live chatting function, and there's a built-in microphone within the controller that picks up audio and even has some isolation capabilities to filter out external noise. There's also a camera accessory so you can GameChat with live video feeds.

SEE ALSO: Switch 2 Nintendo Direct today: See the latest updates from the April 2 event

The obvious goal for GameChat is to recreate the in-person experience online. There are additional features like switching between camera feed and the game feed, taking pictures together within the game, and expanding individual screens. Users can also play different games within the same GameChat, and broadcast their individual gameplay, giving it a Discord-like experience.

GameChat will require premium Nintendo Switch Online subscription, but there's also a free trial for you to test out. The Nintendo Switch 2 arrives on June 5, so you won't have to wait long to get your hands on it.

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The internet reacts to Nintendos new Switch 2, Mario Kart World

Mashable - Wed, 04/02/2025 - 15:16

It's a massive, long-awaited day for gamers with Nintendo announcing the Switch 2 in a livestreamed event on Wednesday.

We got glimpses of so many cool things: the new console, Mario Kart World, and more. It's safe to say people were pumped — more than a million viewers were tuned-in for the 9 a.m. ET event. And the reaction online, in general, was plenty of excitement — especially for some new characters you can race as in Mario Kart.

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People seemed to be excited about the Switch 2 itself, which certainly has upgraded capabilities in features like mouse controls and voice chat.

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— maddie ★ othatsraspberry (@othatsraspberry.bsky.social) April 2, 2025 at 8:38 AM

World on fire, economy collapsing, I sit in my bunker and mutter to myself, "Nintendo Switch 2. Nintendo Switch 2. Nintendo Switch 2."

— David Imel (@davidimel.com) April 2, 2025 at 7:39 AM

There was a lot announced at Nintendo's event on Wednesday, but Mashable has all the details. There were tons of new games, features, and even a Gamecube revival. The TL;DR, however, is that there was plenty to get excited about.

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Nintendo announces Mario Kart World during Switch 2 stream

Mashable - Wed, 04/02/2025 - 15:12

After months of hype, predictions, and sneaky glimpses, Nintendo has confirmed a brand new Mario Kart game: Mario Kart World.

Announced at the company's Nintendo Direct event on Wednesday, along with the Switch 2, the latest instalment of the Mario Kart franchise will launch exclusively on the console on the same day. The news comes months after Nintendo gave us a brief glimpse of the upcoming game in January's Switch teaser.

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Mario Kart World will feature 24 drivers (the most in Mario Kart history) including the cream of the crop: one of the cows from Moo Moo Farm, a track from the original Mario Kart.

In one of the best features, you'll also the option to drive off-course like the Canyonero you are, in order to explore the map and discover new areas. There's also a Knockout Tour option, in which you race non-stop from one corner of the world to another. And there'll be changing weather conditions for each course.

Credit: Screenshot: Nintendo

It's the official follow-up to 2014's Mario Kart 8. Between then and now, Nintendo released its mobile game Mario Kart Tour in 2019 and augmented reality/remote-controlled car hybrid Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit in 2020, but no proper Mario Kart sequel.

For everything Nintendo announced today, including the Switch 2, Mashable's got you covered.

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Switch 2 Nintendo Direct today: See the latest updates from the April 2 event

Mashable - Wed, 04/02/2025 - 14:32

Some of us have been waiting years for this. Others may have just found out about it today. Either way, we're all going to know a lot about the Nintendo Switch 2 by lunchtime on Wednesday.

After years of leaks and rumors, Nintendo is holding a Nintendo Direct livestream at 9 a.m. ET on Wednesday, April 2 to blow the doors off of Switch 2, which was initially teased in January. Nintendo has revealed few details about this livestream so far: it will focus entirely on Switch 2, and it's about 60 minutes long. If you can't sneak away from a work meeting to watch live, we have good news: We'll be live-blogging the whole thing right here.

We expect this Direct to focus on a handful of different things. For starters, Nintendo will almost assuredly reveal the console's price and release date. Beyond that, expect a battery of trailers for new games, alongside some unique new features for the console hardware itself. Buckle up, folks.

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Roblox launches new parental controls, including Friend blocking and game insights

Mashable - Wed, 04/02/2025 - 14:00

Roblox is equipping parents with more oversight power for their young players, introducing new blocking and monitoring tools to their recently revamped parental control settings.

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The update includes new options for parents seeking to block and report specific friends on their child's friends lists, as well as individual experiences — until this update, parents could only prevent children from accessing experiences by blocking that entire maturity level. Children under the age of 13 can request to unblock a friend or experience at any time, but it must be approved by the parent.

Credit: Roblox

Parents can also find more detailed weekly insights into their children's activity, including their child's top 20 most-visited experiences over the last week. They can access additional safety resources on Roblox's updated Safety Center, as well.

In addition, the platform announced the launch of its updated open-source voice safety classifier, a large classification model designed to help detect and classify toxic voice chats. The updated version — used to moderate "millions of minutes of voice chat per day," the company explains — joins the open source child safety effort known as ROOST, founded by Roblox and other tech companies like Google, OpenAI and Discord.

Credit: Roblox

"Providing tools [like] blocking specific friends and Roblox experiences, along with visibility into how long their child is playing Roblox games, enables parents to better support their children’s safe use of the platform," said Larry Magid, CEO of ConnectSafely, a tech safety nonprofit that has partnered with Roblox. "Safety, fun, and adventure are not mutually exclusive.”

In November, Roblox announced a suite of new safety features, including ID-verified parent accounts and remote monitoring tools like screen time limits, restrictions on games based on maturity level, and access to friend lists. The platform also scrapped the ability for children under the age of 13 from directly messaging other users, as well as from messaging fellow players while in a Roblox experience.

These changes followed an outpouring of concern from parents and child safety advocates over Roblox's alleged hosting of inappropriate content, as well as predation and grooming of child users, despite advertising itself as a platform for children — in 2023, a group of parents sued the gaming site for negligent misrepresentation and false advertising.

The company later added new safety rules and features, including expanded parental controls. According to Roblox chief safety office Matt Kaufman, the platform introduced more than 40 safety updates in 2024.

If you are a child being sexually exploited online, or you know a child who is being sexually exploited online, or you witnessed exploitation of a child occur online, you can report it to the CyberTipline, which is operated by the National Center for Missing Exploited & Children.

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Best Buy has knocked $100 off the Apple iPad mini (A17 Pro chip)

Mashable - Wed, 04/02/2025 - 13:14

SAVE $100: As of April 2, the iPad Mini (A17 Pro chip, WiFi, 128GB) is on sale at Best Buy for $399, 20% off its list price of $499.

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Most of the big springtime seasonal sale events are starting to wind down, but that doesn't mean there aren't still some great deals to jump on. If you've been looking to get some new tech, we've found quite a few deals that are worth keeping on your radar, including on Apple products. At the moment, one of our favorite deals is on the iPad Mini (A17 Pro chip, WiFi, 128GB), which has gotten a nice little discount at Best Buy.

The retailer is offering a $100 discount on the tiny tablet that comes with the A17 Pro chip, WiFi, and 128GB of storage, dropping its price from $499 to $399. That's not all, though. Your purchase comes with some nice bonuses to kickstart your iPad journey, including Apple Fitness+ for free for three months if you're a new subscriber, up to three months of Apple Music for free if you're a new or returning subscriber, Apple Arcade for free for up to three months if you're a new or returning subscriber, and Apple TV+ for free for two months if you're a new or qualified returning subscriber.

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This iPad Mini features a smaller size that's perfect for taking on your travels, with an 8.3-inch Liquid Retina display for crisp and clear picture quality, and boasts powerful performance thanks to the A17 Pro chip. We consider it the best iPad for reading in our overall roundup of the best iPads, saying, "The iPad Mini got a 2024 upgrade, and is now equipped with the A17 chip but with the same 5-core GPU and 6-core CPU. Along with the chip upgrade comes Apple Intelligence, an especially helpful feature if you plan to use it for reading as it can summarize articles."

If you've been on the hunt for a tablet upgrade, look no further than this deal on the iPad Mini (A17 Pro chip, WiFi, 128GB) at Best Buy.

There are a few more Apple deals that are worth keeping on your radar right now. At Amazon, the Apple Watch Series 10 is still on sale after the Big Spring Sale, as is the 2024 Mac Mini with the new M4 chip.

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