Nintendo has always been a company willing to try just about anything. Cardboard cutout toys that mesh with games? Done. A console called the Wii with a remote-shaped controller? Massive success. Legendary game designer and Nintendo executive Shigeru Miyamoto offered more insight into how the company operates in a recent financial briefing.

"Nintendo has always worked with the idea that there are no limits to our efforts," he said. "For example, when we tried our hand at movies with The Super Mario Bros. Movie, its success was compared to the box office revenues of other movies. However, even if the movie topped the rankings, we would think there was more room for growth."

Nintendo has been expanding its efforts in Hollywood after The Super Mario Bros. Movie became one of the best-selling films of 2023. The Legend of Zelda movie is now in production, and the Super Mario Galaxy movie is expected sometime in 2026.

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Is the Nintendo Switch 2 going to see a price increase? Nintendo has said that is possible, but for now, the company believes it can maintain the current level of profitability for the console, and as such, a price hike doesn't sound likely.

Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa said this during Nintendo's latest earnings briefing, but admitted that if there are "significant changes in external factors," such as new tariffs or "other unexpected events," then the discussion could change.

Another part of the equation as it relates to Switch 2 pricing is that, while some manufacturing materials are going up in price, some parts of the production process could get less costly as time goes on and Nintendo's mass production efforts continue to ramp up, Furukawa said.

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As previously announced, Kirby Air Riders' free playtest will start on November 8, and you can download the Global Test Ride on Nintendo Switch 2 right now.

If you head over to the Nintendo eShop and search for Kirby Air Riders, you'll come across the Global Test Ride page. A completely free download that requires an active Nintendo Switch Online subscription to play online, the playtest gives you access to the game's frantic dasher Air Ride and free-for-all City Trial modes, as well as a couple of maps to race on. Below is the full schedule.

Full Kirby Air Riders: Global Test Ride ScheduleFirst Weekend:

• November 8, from 12-6 AM PT / 3-9 AM ET
• November 8, 4-10 PM PT / 7 PM - 1 AM ET
• November 9, 7 AM - 1 PM PT / 10 AM - 4 PM ET

Second Weekend:

• November 15, 12-6 AM PT / 3-9 AM ET
• November 15, 4-10 PM PT / 7 PM - 1 AM ET
• November 16, 7 AM - 1 PM PT / 10 AM - 4 PM ET

The eShop describes Air Ride as a "frantic dash against five other Riders" in which you "attack opposing Riders" and trail behind their wake to gather stars for a speed boost. It's a "more straightforward racing" kind of mode. Meanwhile, City Trial is a "free-for-all battle for 16 players online." You collect power-ups, survive Field Events like falling meteors and "powerful boss battles," and compete against rival Riders in Stadium contests.

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HP Victus 15.6" Gaming Laptop

$480 (was $780)

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Best Buy's second batch of Black Friday Doorbuster deals is available now through November 9. On the gaming side, the marquee deal is an HP Victus 15.6-inch gaming laptop for only $480. Normally $780, this entry-level gaming laptop could make for a great gift this holiday. It's rare for a brand-name gaming laptop to fall below $500, so this deal might sell out before it officially expires. The HP Victus holds a 4.6/5 star rating at Best Buy based on over 200 customer reviews.

The HP Victus is one of two gaming Doorbusters this weekend. Best Buy is also offering a 50% discount on the Turtle Beach Stealth Pro Wireless Gaming Headset. Normally $330, Turtle Beach's high-end headset is up for grabs for only $165. This is a tremendous deal on one of the best noise-canceling gaming headsets for PC, PlayStation, and Xbox. Check out our Turtle Beach Stealth Pro review to read more about the headset.

See all Best Buy deals HP Victus 15.6" Gaming Laptop $480 (was $780)

Specs:

• Display: 15.6" Full HD LED
• Refresh Rate: 144Hz
• GPU: Nvidia GeForce RTX 3050
• CPU: Intel Core i5-13420H
• RAM: 8GB DDR4
• Storage: 512GB SSD PCle 4.0
• Ports: USB-C 3.0, USB-A 3.0 (x2), HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm

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This configuration of the HP Victus has a 15.6-inch LED display with 300 nits brightness and a 144Hz refresh rate. The Nvidia GeForce RTX 3050 GPU and Intel 13th Gen i5 CPU fall squarely in the entry-level category for graphics and processing power. The Victus will play many games, including newer AAA titles, but graphically intensive titles will often require you to play with a mix of low and medium settings.

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Arc Raiders has only been out for a week now, but the new sci-fi extraction shooter is off to a strong start and already adding new content. The patch notes for the new update include the addition of weather conditions, a hidden bunker to discover, and a night raid for the Blue Gate map.

Developer Embark Studios revealed several game adjustments are live with the latest 1.1.0 update to Arc Raiders, but the new map conditions will arrive on Saturday, November 8. This will add dynamic weather to Arc Raiders with an electromagnetic storm that produces lightning. This weather element will affect parts of the game's maps, making some areas more dangerous to explore. However, the developer also teases lightning strikes will leave behind curious formations, so players may want to investigate those areas.

A hidden bunker is added to give players a new area to discover and more high-tier loot opportunities. This is teased to be an underground bunker located somewhere near the outskirts of the Spaceport map.

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Today is N7 Day, which is BioWare's annual celebration of the Mass Effect series, and to mark the occasion, the developer gave an update on the next game and the TV show. Do not get too excited, though, as BioWare wants people to know it can't reveal very much.

Executive producer Michael Gamble said the next entry in the Mass Effect series remains in development and that "EA and BioWare remain committed to telling more stories in this universe." Gamble also addressed the rumors of BioWare getting shut down or sold off as part of EA's $55 billion sale to an investor consortium led by Saudi Arabi.

"Like you, we've heard the rumors lately. You've made it clear you care deeply about what's next," he said.

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