Best products in the Video games category
Here's a ranking of the best products in this category. To give you a quick overview, we've also added some key information about the products.
1. Nintendo Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe includes all the tracks and characters from the Wii U version, as well as all the tracks and characters that were previously only available as downloadable content. In addition, a few new characters also get into the driving fun: the Inkling boy and girl from Splatoon, King Buu Huu, Bone Dry and Bowser Jr. In addition, Battle Mode has been revamped to also feature Balloon Battle and Bob-omb Throw, new tracks like Decathlon Station and Battle Arena, and returning tracks like Luigi's Mansion from Mario Kart: Double Dash... for the Nintendo GameCube and Battle Course 1 from Super Mario Kart for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System.
If one item was never enough, you can now look forward to having two items on you at once. New items from previous titles in the series are also included this time around, such as Buu Huu, who steals items, and the Feather, which allows for extra-high jumps in battle. Another new feature should please beginners in particular: the so-called smart control makes it much easier to stay on the road while driving. This means that even children can prove themselves in 200cc races. The game is played locally or online in TV mode with up to 1080p.
2. Nintendo Fire Emblem Engage
This new part of the Fire Emblem series is set in Elyos, a continent of four nations surrounding a sacred land in the middle. A thousand years ago, a bitter war raged here between the inhabitants of Elyos and the demon dragon.
During this war, the inhabitants of Elyos summoned so-called emblems - heroes from other worlds who stood by their side. With the help of the Emblems, the warriors of all nations fought together against the Demon Dragon and eventually managed to banish it. But now there are first signs that the demon dragon could soon be reawakened...
Facts & Features:
Take on the role of the Wyrm god Alear, who awakens a thousand years after the war without memories of his past. Throw yourself into battle and fight alongside your allies in tactical RPG battles to prevent the reawakening of the demon dragon.
Gain new powers on the battlefield by summoning emblems that rest in special emblem rings - such as Marth, Celica and other heroes from past Fire Emblem titles. By wearing these rings, Alear and allies can access the powers of the emblems, such as increasing stats or using new, stronger skills. In addition, your heroes can use special magic to ally with the emblems and combine their powers, giving you access to unique attacks.
A great adventure begins! Encounter numerous allies and enemies in each nation, discover the emblems that lie dormant in the rings, and deepen your bonds with them as you fight for the peace of this world.
3. Nintendo Switch Sports
Punch, kick and slam your way to victory! Nintendo Switch Sports includes several sports for Nintendo Switch that will get you moving!
In six sports, including volleyball, soccer and bowling, you'll compete with physical moves that mirror your movements in the game.
- Tennis: Execute shots by swinging the Joy-Con back and forth at the right time.
- Bowling: Roll the ball straight forward or give it the spin it needs.
- Chnmbara: Push your opponent off the platform, focusing on attack and defense.
- Soccer: Perform dynamic maneuvers with a giant ball. Use the Joy-Con controllers during the game to shoot and perform flying headers. When you attach the Joy-Con to the leg strap accessory included in the physical version of the game (can also be purchased separately), you'll have the ability to play with intuitive kicking motions in Shootout mode.
- Badminton: control your shots left and right while keeping the ball in the air. Execute powerful smashes to gain the upper hand!
- Volleyball: Use the Joy-Con controller to serve, dig, hit, and pass the ball to others.
Play locally* or online** with family and friends or challenge players around the world with this title that continues the tradition of the Wii Sports series. Online, you can unlock items to customize your character to your style. In the Pro League, you can put your skills to the test. Try to improve your rank by winning in different sports!
Future updates
A free update*** is planned for both summer and fall. In summer, the first update will enable soccer games using a Joy-Con and the leg strap. In the fall, the second update will add golf as a new sport.
Attach the Joy-Con wrist straps to your Joy-Con controllers and securely attach them to your wrists so you don't lose your grip while playing.
Make sure there is enough space around you while playing.
Keep enough distance from the TV screen while playing.
*Multiplayer mode requires one compatible controller per player. Additional controllers (sold separately) may be required.
**During online play
Internet connection is required. To use online services, you must create a Nintendo Account and accept the Nintendo Account Agreement. The Nintendo Account Privacy Policy applies. Some online services may not be available in all countries. Online play requires membership to a paid service. Learn more about paid membership.
***Free software
Update required. Broadband Internet access is required to download software updates. Nintendo account registration and agreement to the Nintendo account contract and privacy policy are also required.
4. EA Games FIFA 23 - Legacy Editon
EA SPORTS FIFA 23 brings even more action and realism to the football pitch in The World's Game. Play football's biggest tournaments with the men's and women's FIFA World Cup tournaments appearing in FIFA 23 during the season, play as a women's club team for the first time and enjoy cross-play features that make it easier to play against friends. Enjoy a new way to play and build your dream squad in FIFA Ultimate Team with FUT Moments and a revamped chemistry system, or live your football dreams in Career Mode where you define your personality as a player and manage some of the most famous names in football. In VOLTA FOOTBALL and Pro Clubs, you'll bring even more personality to the pitch with new customisation options and improved street and stadium gameplay. However you play, experience the world's game with over 19,000 players, more than 700 teams, over 100 stadiums and more than 30 leagues - including the UEFA Champions League, Premier League, new Barclays FA Women's Super League and France D1 Arkema - with unparalleled authenticity in FIFA 23. Experience the pinnacle of international football with the 2022 FIFA World Cup Qatar and the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup Australia and New Zealand, with more information ahead of each tournament. For the first time in EA SPORTS FIFA history, you'll be able to play in a women's team as the Barclays FA Women's Super League and Division 1 Arkema are added to the launch of FIFA 23. A new shooting mechanic with risk and reward, revised free kicks, penalties and corners, and more realistic physics bring the diversity of football to The World's Game. A new training system helps new and less experienced players learn the basics of the game, with a range of challenges and chapters to improve your game. Play together against friends on multiple platforms as FIFA 23 introduces cross-play in 1v1 modes in FIFA Ultimate Team, Online Seasons, Online Friendlies and more. FUT Moments and a revamped chemistry system give you a whole new way to play and build your dream team, while new ICONs and FUT Heroes add to the game's most popular mode. Define your personality as a player, manage some of the most famous names in football and enjoy a new way to play your season with playable highlights in the most authentic FIFA career mode ever. Bring more personality than ever to the pitch with new customisations, drop-in improvements, new perks and more. Get together with friends or the VOLTA FOOTBALL community and express your style in the new and improved VOLTA Arcades, with more ways to customise your avatar. Play the game of the world with over 19,000 players, more than 700 teams, 100 stadiums and over 30 leagues in FIFA 23.
5. Nintendo Mario Party Superstars
Superstars listen up. Experience five classic Nintendo 64-era game boards and 100 mini-games from across the series in Mario Party Superstars for Nintendo Switch. Mario Party is back with five classic Nintendo 64 game boards from the Mario Party series. On Peach's birthday cake from the original Mario Party game, racing to get the most stars (and sabotaging your opponents) becomes a sugary affair. In Space-Land, keep an eye on the countdown to avoid getting hit by Bowser's coin beam and losing coins. In Mario Party, the tide can turn quickly, so party-goers better be on their guard. This and other modes can also be played online. Throw yourself into a superstar collection of mini-games from the Mario Party series. Whether you're collecting coins for stars in Board Game mode or just practicing a bit in Free Choice mode, a win in Mushroom Jumble or Flag Jumble feels terrific either way. All minigames are played with button controls, so you can get into the party spirit with Joy-Con controllers, Nintendo Switch Pro controllers, or Nintendo Switch Lite. Whether you're playing on the same console, locally or online, the party fun knows no bounds. Board game matches with friends are saved after each round, so you can take a break at any time and then pick up where you left off. As you chase stars, you can motivate or tickle your teammates with stickers. All game modes support online multiplayer, whether you want to play a few short mini-games with friends or compete in a 30-round marathon. Victory against global opponents has rarely tasted sweeter.
6. Nintendo Ring Fit Adventure
A novel Nintendo Switch title will be released on October 18, 2019: Ring Fit Adventure invites game and movement fans into a fantastic adventure in which they can defeat their opponents with real movements and fitness exercises. This is made possible by brand new accessories inspired by fitness equipment: the Ring-Con and the leg strap, which are included with the game. They transfer the movements of the players to the screen: In order to be able to move around in the game, the players have to jog on the spot - this running movement is transferred to the game and the character by means of the leg strap. And a strong pressure on the Ring-Con can trigger a powerful attack against opponents. If you play with it every day, you combine fun with regular training of different muscle groups. The varied mini-games and exercises can be played by all Nintendo Switch athletes, regardless of age, playing experience and fitness level.
"It has always been Nintendo's goal to surprise players with new game concepts and put a smile on their faces," said Stephan Bole, President of Nintendo of Europe. "Ring Fit Adventure for Nintendo Switch combines fitness exercises with an adventure game. I am convinced that everyone who puts on the leg strap, picks up the Ring-Con and starts playing will be immersed in a unique adventure. An adventure that motivates them to play daily and train daily with a lot of fun at the same time."
Fighting opponents with fitness exercises
The players navigate their characters through all sorts of obstacles and challenges by - among other things - squeezing the ring, making squats and knee bends. The tasks that have to be mastered are tailored to a wide variety of players and fitness levels. Simply insert the Joy-Con of the Nintendo Switch into the new accessory. Then attach the leg strap to the left thigh, hold the Ring-Con with both hands - and off you go. The flexible Ring-Con reacts with resistance to pulling and compressing and is equipped, through the right Joy-Con, with a sensor that measures the force applied by the players. Ring Fit Adventure can be adapted to the individual abilities of the players - even if they have no experience with fitness exercises. So they can do their exercises with exactly the intensity they feel comfortable with.
Ring Fit Adventure's Adventure mode takes place in a colorful world where a humorous adventure with fitness exercises is performed. The players travel through over 20 different worlds by putting on the leg strap and running off on the spot. With the Ring-Con you can also jump, float, row and much more. At the wayside, however, adversaries ready to fight also appear again and again. Players can defend themselves against them with over 40 fitness exercises that train different muscle groups. In addition to special exercises for arms, legs and abdominal muscles, there are also various yoga units to choose from. Ring Fit Adventure also provides players with instructions on how to perform the exercises correctly. It's worth it, because if you master movement and posture correctly, you'll be able to deal with your opponents more easily in the game. With each action in the game, the character gains additional experience points and upgrades, which in turn unlock new fitness exercises. The adventure mode motivates you to play and train regularly - and thus not only to improve the fitness of the game character but also your own fitness.
7. Nintendo New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe
Mario, Luigi and Toad are in. And as if that weren't enough, Mopsie and Toadette are also mixing in. Mopsie doesn't take damage from enemies, which is really handy. And when Toadette gets a super crown, she turns into Peachette. Peachette can perform double jumps, float in free fall and quickly escape from the abyss with a boost. Luigi's first leading role in the Jump'n'Run adventure New Super Luigi U also receives deluxe treatment and is included at no extra charge. Only one Joy-Con per player is needed and up to four players can be in the game in 164 levels anytime and anywhere.
8. Nintendo The Legend Of Zelda: Breath Of The Wild
The game breaks with some of the conventions of the series. For example, many of the weaker enemies no longer appear individually, but in larger groups. Link, on the other hand, can move more freely than ever before: to get a better overview of his surroundings, he can climb towers and huge structures, and as a summit striker he can climb any mountain. With his paraglider, he then floats back down to the valley, and if that's too slow for him, he simply uses his shield as a base for a fast slide. Even the weather conditions are always changing in this dynamic world, and if Link is to survive, players must take this into account. A sudden downpour can put out any campfire, and metallic weapons can attract lightning during thunderstorms. In addition, Link should always make sure to wear the right clothes, because his journey will take him through a wide variety of areas with different climates. In this huge world, there are more than 100 Shrines of Trials full of traps and puzzles to discover. The order in which players explore them is entirely up to them. When Link fights his way through a shrine, he'll receive special items and rewards that will benefit him as he continues his journey. The puzzles can often be solved in more than one way. There are also plenty of secrets to uncover. Exploring and investigating is what makes Link's new adventure so much fun.
9. WB Hogwarts Legacy Deluxe Edition
Hogwarts Legacy is an immersive open-world action role-playing game set in the world first introduced in the Harry Potter books. Embark on a journey through familiar and locations as you explore and discover magical creatures, customise your character, brew potions, master spells, improve talents and become the witch or wizard you want to be. Experience Hogwarts in the 19th century. Find allies, fight Black Magic and ultimately decide the fate of the wizarding world. Your legacy is what you make of it. Live the unwritten.
10. Nintendo Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury
Travel to Fairyland in Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury alongside Mario, Luigi, Princess Peach and Toad. Bowser has kidnapped the fairy princess and only our heroes can go to her rescue.
Use the Super Bell to climb walls and give your opponents a good paw blast, double up with the Double Cherry or use the Cannon Box to take enemies under fire. As a reworked version of Super Mario 3D World, this edition includes a number of game enhancements - characters can run faster and climb higher with the Super Bell, for example. Movement control is now also supported.
Join up to three local friends on a local adventure or experience hilarious online multiplayer rounds with them.
