Switch 2 Welcome Tour has gotten a bad rap for not being included with the console at launch—but is it still worth picking up on day one?

I’m joined by Paul James, who spent over an hour with the Welcome Tour, to share his hands-on impressions and discuss whether the included games make it a must-have or a missed opportunity.

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Before we all race off to pick up the Nintendo Switch 2 this week, my friend Paul James slides in to share his hands-on impressions from a massive 4-hour session with Mario Kart World!

We dive into all the new details — including every game mode from Grand Prix to Knock-Out Tour and Free Roam, plus exciting new gameplay changes, mechanics, and more!

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Everyone has those pivotal games that sparked their love for gaming. Join me as I dive into the five games that turned me into a lifelong gamer.

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2024 has been an amazing year for video game releases. While it may feel a bit lacklustre compared to last year we still have plenty to play. Tune in as I discuss my top 5 games released so far this year.

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Gaming handhelds have changed a lot over the last 10 years. What will they look like in another 10 years time?

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In the day and age of online content creators it has become hard to justify organisations to offer finacial backing to cover and report on video games. While we have plenty of options to get our information from YouTube and podcasts I think there will be a few issues if we keep going down this path...

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Over the years I have recorded gaming podcasts and have a strong desire to make more video content about video games. But Why? I love video games and here are my reasons.

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Happy gaming!

Seth Sturgill joins me to share our excitement for the Nintendo Switch 2! We dive into our hands-on impressions of the console, the games we’re most excited to play, and what the future holds for Nintendo in an ever-evolving video game industry. Come on June 5th!

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2024 was an incredibly fun year of gaming for me, and I’m excited to share my ranking of the 25 games I played last year!

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Continuing my Pokémon ranking series lets rank every generation 2 Pokémon from the Jhoto region!

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Throughout 2024 I challenged myself to beat 50 video games. After successfully completing my goal here’s what I learned about what motivates me and tips that might help you enjoy your gaming hobby even more.

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After some rough calculations I decided it was perfectly reasonable to own 3 PlayStation 5 consoles. Hear me out…

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Maybe a bit hyperbolic since I’ll be buying a Switch 2 day one, but I have a few questions whether Nintendo will be my main place to play video games.

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Cheers for your support of my growing YouTube channel. Appreciate you being here even if it is for my mates feet.

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I’ve enjoyed the Pokemon series my whole life and it all started with the original 151. Lets rank them all from Bulbasaur To Mewtwo.

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This year I’ve had a nostalgic trip back to playing and collecting Digimon Vpets! I also unbox the new Monster Hunter 20th Anniversary Vpet!

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Exciting stuff. Pokemon Fire Red & Leaf Green Are Coming To Switch - Let's Discuss.

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After finishing my playthrough of Dispatch I sat down with my good mate Zach to discuss the game's story and the unique choices we made along the way.

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Life can be busy and gaming can easily fall by the wayside, so I feel it's good to be intentional and organised with what we play. Join me for a chill hang as I decide what games I'm playing in February 2026!

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It may have been a slow start for game releases but January proved to be a great opportunity to catch up on games that we missed! Here's what I played this month;

1. Pokemon Legends: Z-A
2. Cast N Chill
3. Old School Rally
4. Naiad
5. Dispatch
6. Need For Speed III: Hot Pursuit
7. Marvel Cosmic Invasion
8. Vampire Survivors
9. Animal Crossing: New Horizons
10. Final Fantasy VII Remake
11. Synth Riders Demo
12. Parking Garage Rally Circuit

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2026 looks to be a fun year for video game release! Join me as I discuss my most anticipated games from my Steam Wishlist!

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2025 I didn't get the most out of my favourite hobby so this year I'm looking at being organised and intentional with gaming this year.

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Luke joins me for an in-depth spoiler filled discussion all about Lost Records: Bloom & Rage!

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