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Express Tribune
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Nintendo confirms Mario and Princess Peach are just friends
Nintendo has officially clarified that Mario and Princess Peach are 'just good friends,' putting to rest long-standing fan speculation about a romantic relationship between the two iconic characters. According to the Nintendo Today app, the duo are described as 'good friends who help each other out whenever they can,' sparking lively reactions across the internet. The update was brought to light by X user @KirPinkFury, who shared a screenshot of the description. For decades, fans have interpreted Mario's repeated rescues of Princess Peach as expressions of love. However, this official clarification now reframes their bond as one of mutual support rather than romance. Social media responses have ranged from amused to sympathetic. One viral comment joked, 'Bro been jumping through lava for 30 years just to get hit with 'thanks buddy',' while another quipped, 'Did bro really get friend zoned after trying to rescue her for literal years?' Amid these reactions, even X's AI assistant Grok offered a humorous take, calling the revelation 'Mushroom Kingdom gossip.' Grok noted that Nintendo's stance helps preserve storytelling flexibility and downplays romantic interpretations from titles like Mario Party, suggesting they're more fan invention than canon. Nintendo has yet to comment on other character pairings such as Link and Zelda, whose relationship has long been hinted at as romantic. With the Nintendo Today app now a source of lore updates, fans are likely to keep a close eye on future posts. However, the app remains unavailable in certain regions, including South Africa, leaving some fans temporarily out of the loop.
Tom's Guide
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Tom's Guide
I played Super Mario Party Jamboree on the Switch 2 — and it's the best reason yet to get a Nintendo Switch 2 Camera
Unlike the PS5 or the Xbox Series X, the original Switch and now the Nintendo Switch 2 is a console that's even better when played with friends and family, especially when you're all in the same room together. Whether you're racing through the latest tracks in Mario Kart World or working your way to the planet's core in co-op mode in Donkey Kong Bananza, there's something special about games with local multiplayer or couch co-op support. That's why Nintendo fans have been playing Mario Party together for over 25 years now. With the Switch 2 though, Nintendo has taken things up a notch by adding camera support to Mario Party. While Super Mario Party Jamboree was a lot of fun on the Switch, the new Nintendo Switch 2 Edition of the game and its Jamboree TV expansion add some unique additions to the core Mario Party gameplay. Not only can you literally put yourself in the game with the Nintendo Switch 2 Camera and even play some minigames using full-body motion controls, but you can also play other ones using Mouse Mode with the Switch 2 Joy-Cons. I got to try out Super Mario Party Jamboree + Jamboree TV back in April when I first went hands-on with the Nintendo Switch 2 and I've been thinking about it ever since. This week though, I got to play the full game from the comfort of my own home — mostly at my desk since my toddler was sick all week — and it's definitely worth picking up a Switch 2 Camera for or seeing if one of the best webcams you already own will work with it. Whether you're new to Mario Party or are a seasoned player that still remembers getting Mario Party Palm back on the N64, here's why I strongly recommend plugging in a camera while playing Super Mario Party Jamboree + Jamboree TV on the Switch 2. This full HD camera features a USB-C port for easy connectivity and is designed to work perfectly with your Nintendo Switch 2. It works across every Switch 2 game for GameChat and is fully integrated in some titles like Super Mario Party Jamboree + Jamboree TV. The Switch 2 camera also features a privacy shutter and the included stand makes it easy to get the perfect angle. Additional retailers: Walmart, GameStop After adding my Switch 2 to the black and white desk setup I recently put together, I plugged in the Switch 2 Camera Nintendo sent over alongside Super Mario Party Jamboree + Jamboree TV for me to check out. One thing that I immediately liked about this camera is that it doesn't have a hardwired cable which let me use a much shorter one for simpler cable management. I also found the included stand to be really helpful when finding the perfect angle for playing with it at my desk. With the Switch 2 Camera set up, it was time to dive into Nintendo's new Jamboree TV expansion for Super Mario Party Jamboree. Right from the start, you need to position yourself within a red circle so that your live video feed can be displayed next to your character as you play through the game. If you're worried about being too far from the camera, don't be, as you can zoom in closer using the triggers on your Joy-Cons or on the Switch 2 Pro Controller. Once you and everyone else you're playing with has their faces in the game, you're ready to start playing Mario Party. One thing that really fascinated me back when I first saw Nintendo's new Jamboree TV expansion in action is that even though you only have one camera, the game and your Switch 2 is able to zero in on each person's face. Just like in Mario Kart World when playing with the Switch 2 camera, this is a live video feed instead of a static image. In Super Mario Party Jamboree + Jamboree TV, you get to see the faces of everyone you're playing with (either online or on the same couch) as you make your way across the game's various boards. I really think this is a game changer in Mario Party as when something big happens like another player getting a star or making it to the end of a board, you don't have to look over to see everyone else's reactions. Instead, you can see them right on your TV, so you're not taken out of the action. Alongside seeing your friends and family as you play, there are also several minigames that are played using full-body motion controls. From balancing Goombas on top of your head to punching question blocks to get rings, I had a lot of fun playing all of these different minigames, even when I was paired up with three strangers at the Nintendo Switch 2 Experience in New York earlier this year. Now I can't wait to play them with my friends and family once I can finally have people over again. Given that I was playing on my own instead of with a full house, I decided to work my way through Super Mario Party Jamboree + Jamboree TV's various minigames. While I've played some of them before on the original Switch, this was my first time playing them on the Switch 2 with its larger Joy-Con controllers. I also tried out some of the new minigames that are only available in the Jamboree TV expansion. First off, the game runs even better on the Switch 2 and its visuals look absolutely gorgeous on the MSI QD-OLED monitor I have set up in my office. I'm sure it would look just as good on one of the best OLED TVs out in your living room though. While jumping into minigames took a bit longer in the original Super Mario Party Jamboree, they opened almost instantly on the Switch 2. I started out playing some of the minigames with motion control support as I'm a sucker for flailing my Joy-Cons around. With a Joy-Con turned sideways, I played through a few rounds of Tilt-a-Golf before moving on to the Roll with It minigame. As expected, this was a lot of fun but it was also more comfortable with the Switch 2's larger Joy-Cons in hand. From there, I wanted to test out some of the new Jamboree TV exclusive minigames, specifically the ones that use the Switch 2's Mouse Mode. Of the ones I tried, What's the Scoop? was my favorite as who doesn't like quickly putting together ice cream cones? Even on my own with a CPU-controlled Monty Mole, we still managed to make quite a few ice cream cones and even some multi-flavored, triple-decker ones. Growing up I always enjoyed playing air hockey, so the next Mouse Mode minigame I tried was Shell Hockey. It starts off slow with you and another player trying to send a turtle shell over to the other team's net. However, after a bit, multiple turtles and their subsequent shells show up on screen and things get more chaotic which was a lot of fun. I have to admit, I've only scratched the surface when it comes to all that Super Mario Party Jamboree + Jamboree TV has to offer. The original game was packed with loads of boards and minigames, so if you enjoyed it, the new Jamboree TV expansion is a no-brainer. However, if you haven't played a Mario Party game on the Nintendo Switch yet, this new version of Super Mario Party Jamboree is easy to recommend, especially if your board game nights have turned into mini LAN parties. If you aren't fully sold on the Switch 2 yet or you haven't managed to get one yet even after following our Nintendo Switch 2 restocks live blog, a game like this is the perfect example of what Nintendo's follow-up to its first hybrid console offers. Sure, there are definitely similar experiences to what was possible on the original Switch. However, there are also plenty of new ones like Mouse Mode, Game Chat and games like Super Mario Party Jamboree + Jamboree TV with Switch 2 Camera integrations. This is just the start though and I can almost guarantee that Nintendo is likely cooking up new ways to use the Switch 2 Camera. What impressed me the most back when I first played this game was that even though we were just using a standard webcam, myself and those strangers I played Super Mario Party Jamboree + Jamboree TV with were getting a Kinect-like experience. When I jumped up and punched question blocks for coins, I really had that feeling as if I was actually in the game and not just playing it. The same was true when we were on a TV show hosted by Bowser and what I was doing in real life — like moving my head, laughing or even talking to the other players — showed up in the game even though I was just another person in the crowd since it wasn't my turn. I'm definitely going to try out Super Mario Party Jamboree + Jamboree TV with some supported webcams besides the official Switch 2 Camera but at $54, it's a reasonably priced accessory that can add a lot to your Switch 2 experience right now and I'm betting even more as the new console matures.
Washington Post
04-05-2025
- Washington Post
At a mock trial in D.C., teens decide how to handle a flash mob robbery
The teens devised the plan in a group text, picking a video game store with little security. Then, on a weekday afternoon, they struck a shop on 14th Street in Washington in a flash mob, snatching up an $89.99 'Mario Party' video game and other toys they later hid at a friend's house. One garnered over 100,000 likes on Instagram after posting photos of the loot.
Yahoo
09-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Is Switch 2 In The Clear After Trump's Latest Tariff Roulette Reversal?
Switch 2 preorders were originally supposed to go live today but were halted by Nintendo in the U.S. and Canada after President Trump's latest round of tariffs threatened to torpedo its original $450 price. The White House is now suddenly backing off the most extreme import taxes less than a day after they went into effect. Is the Switch 2 in the clear, or will the latest act of brinkmanship just lead to more questions amid the uncertainty? 'Based on the lack of respect that China has shown to the World's Markets, I am hereby raising the Tariff charged to China by the United States of America to 125%, effective immediately,' Trump posted on social media on Wednesday, just 13 hours after the latest round of April 9 'reciprocal' tariffs had gone into effect. 'At some point, hopefully in the near future, China will realize that the days of ripping off the U.S.A., and other Countries, is no longer sustainable or acceptable.' He continued: Conversely, and based on the fact that more than 75 Countries have called Representatives of the United States, including the Departments of Commerce, Treasury, and the USTR, to negotiate a solution to the subjects being discussed relative to Trade, Trade Barriers, Tariffs, Currency Manipulation, and Non Monetary Tariffs, and that these Countries have not, at my strong suggestion, retaliated in any way, shape, or form against the United States, I have authorized a 90 day PAUSE, and a substantially lowered Reciprocal Tariff during this period, of 10%, also effective immediately. Thank you for your attention to this matter! It's hard to take anything the White House says about its ongoing trade ware seriously at this point, but in the short term this means that places like Vietnam and Cambodia, where Nintendo moved much of its Switch 2 manufacturing in recent years, will only be subject to an additional 10 percent tariff as opposed to the rates of as much as 46 percent that had previously been announced. But any electronics coming out of China would presumably double in price as Trump ratchets up his tariff bluster. The 90-day pause on other tariffs takes us past the June 5 launch of the Switch, and presumably gives Nintendo and other manufacturers a brief reprieve during which more inventory can be shipped into the U.S. Some analysts feel that a certain level of tariff taxation was already baked into the $450 price, suggesting it might not increase if the pause continues. Nintendo said that wasn't the case, however. And as recent history has shown, the administration's trade policy could shift on a dime. Mario Party matches have been less chaotic. . For the latest news, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
Yahoo
05-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Drag Race's Top 4 RuVealed: Which Queen Will Win Season 17? And Who Should Win?
And then there were four. Following a dramatic lip sync battle to Diana Ross & the Supremes' 'Love Child,' Suzie Toot was sent tapping into oblivion on Friday's episode of RuPaul's Drag Race, leaving just four queens in the running to win Season 17. Participating in the grand finale on April 18 (MTV, 8/7c), we have the polished Jewels Sparkles, the versatile Lexi Love, the hilarious Onya Nurve and the stunning Sam Star — a perfect Top 4, as far as I'm concerned. In fact, it would be hard to argue that any other queens belong in this elite group, though I'm sure Suzie is currently writing a one-woman show about how she was wrongfully eliminated. More from TVLine Liza Minnelli Making Drag Race Debut in Season 17 Grand Finale - First Look Drag Race's Latest Twist Ending Was Predicted by Daya Betty Who Is Drag Race's 'Piggy of the Week'? It Doesn't Mean What You Think! (Exclusive Sneak Peek) So, which queen do we think will snatch the crown? Looking at the numbers, Onya leads the pack with four challenge wins, followed by Sam with three, and Lexi and Jewels with two. But just like the final round of Mario Party, it doesn't matter how many stars you've earned along the way — anyone can come out a winner, baby. That's because the finale is a non-stop lip sync battle, and we know that all four of these queens can hold their own on the dance floor. We've seen Sam, Jewels and Onya wipe the floor with other queens to keep themselves in the competition (twice for Sam and Jewels). And while Lexi has never had to battle for her life, per se, we did see her lip sync against Crystal Envy in the season premiere — and she's good. It depends on which queens are paired together in the lip syncs, but my prediction is that either Onya or Lexi will be named America's Next Drag Superstar, and I wouldn't object to either outcome. To me, Onya has always carried herself as someone who believes she's going to win, while Lexi has always carried herself as someone who already won. It's reminiscent of how I felt about Sasha Colby back in Season 15. Don't get me wrong, I won't be disappointed if Jewels or Sam pulls off a surprise win. This is a rare season in which I basically love everyone in the Top 4, and that includes both of these stunners. They've already proven me wrong with their versatility in the competition, as I initially underestimated them as mere look queens, so it's entirely possible that I'll end up eating my words once again. And while we're talking about winners, which Season 17 queen should take home the title of Miss Congeniality? Kori King is a definite contender, with all the positive energy she brought to the Werk Room. But I could also see this one going to Southern sweetheart Sam, or even Hormona Lisa, or perhaps Lydia B-hole Kollins. The only thing I know for sure is that it won't be Arrietty. No matter how this shakes out, it's guaranteed to be a fierce final face-off. But as we've seen countless times on Drag Race, the queen we think should win isn't always the queen we think will win. So cast your vote in our polls below, then drop a comment with your predictions for the Season 17 finale. Best of TVLine Summer TV Calendar: Your Guide to 85+ Season and Series Premieres Classic Christmas Movies Guide: Where to Watch It's a Wonderful Life, Miracle on 34th Street, Elf, Die Hard and Others What's New on Netflix in June
