Nintendo Announces Participation in Gamescom 2025

Nintendo’s throwing its hat back in the Gamescom ring for 2025. Yeah, they skipped last year. Not sure why, but hey, they’re back. Circle the calendar, August 20-24, Cologne, Germany — the big shindig starts right after Opening Night on the 19th. Honestly, I’m already imagining the frenzied crowds and the game booth lines. Fun times, right?

Here’s the thing: with 15 million consoles likely flying off shelves soon, Nintendo’s itching to push the Switch 2. And oh, those 24-player Mario Kart races? Bet they’re gonna be crazy. Can you picture the screams and laughs? Like a never-ending roller coaster, but with mushrooms.

Surprises? Who knows, maybe there’ll be a twist or two on the show floor — can never tell with these events. Games lined up for the switch include some flashy titles like Donkey Kong Bananza and Super Mario Party Jamboree. Such colorful names, though the TV bit is kinda eh. But Kirby’s back too, can’t overlook that. It’s a launch feast of old friends and new spins.

The Switch 2’s touching down globally on June 5, 2025. Prices? £395.99 in the UK, €469.99 through Europe, and $449.99 in the US. They say money can’t buy happiness, but maybe it can buy a few smiles with this.

Oh, and there’s supposed to be a trailer. But let’s be real, trailers only tell half the story anyway — you gotta experience these things for real.