‘Super Mario Bros. Wonder’ Makes Your Switch Controllers Sing
Photo: Oleg Elkov (Shutterstock) Nintendo’s Pro Controller for Switch is great, especially if you find the Joy-Cons to be a bit small for extended gameplay. But whether you prefer the…
The Best LEGO Deals During October Prime Day
LEGOs are the greatest kids’ toys in history. Unfortunately, they know that, so they aren’t cheap, and they don’t go on sale often. And Amazon Prime Day is a rare…
20 Great Nintendo Switch Games for Little Kids (That Don’t Star Mario)
Before Barbie tiptoed her way into theaters, 2023’s number one movie was an animated kid’s flick based on a video game about a plumber taking mushrooms, a primate with daddy…
Today’s NYT Connections Hints (and Answer) for Sunday, September 24
If you’re looking for the Connections answer for Sunday, September 24, 2023, read on—I’ll share some clues, tips, and strategies, and finally the solutions to all four categories. Beware, there…
12 Podcasts That Explain the ’90s
The 1990s was a transformative time that left an indelible mark on culture, technology, and geopolitics. With its vibrant pop culture, technological innovations, and geopolitical shifts, the decade was a…
The 12 Most Anticipated Video Games Coming Out This Holiday Season
Is a couple of weeks past Labor Day too early to be thinking about the holiday season? I feel like it isn’t, at least when it comes to video games.…
The Best PlayStation Portal Alternatives
All the details for the PlayStation Portal handheld are out, and, spoilers: It’s not the handheld console of your dreams. It is, in fact, an accessory for your PS5 that…
20 Awesome Indie Games You Should Play on Nintendo Switch
So you finally got a Nintendo Switch. Congratulations! You might feel like you’re five years late to the game, but actually, you’re lucky: You’ve got a half decade’s worth of…
You Can Save $20 on Nintendo’s New ‘Super Mario’ Games
I’m very happy with Nintendo at the moment. I’m only one month into building insane things in Tears of the Kingdom, and the company tells me I have two exciting…
The Summer Meal Plan Every Parent Needs
I started planning the summer in February, and actually felt like the kids’ activities were squared away: camps, outings, kits, books, devices, scooters, travel plans—check! What else do I need…