Platformers
Super Mario Bros. Wonder Explained: Wonder Flowers, Badges and Characters
A clear breakdown of Super Mario Bros. Wonder: Wonder Flowers, Badges, new power-ups, character differences, online features and the Switch 2 Edition.
Casey Whitlock
Casey Whitlock is the pen name of the small independent editorial team behind Inside Gaming Net.
Platformers
Super Mario Odyssey Explained: Cappy, Kingdoms and Power Moons
How Super Mario Odyssey works: Cappy's captures, the kingdom structure, Power Moons, Assist Mode, two-player play and what opens up after the credits.
Best Of
The Best Family-Friendly Switch Games for All Ages
Switch and Switch 2 games that suit mixed ages and skill levels, grouped by type, with ESRB ratings and the assist features that make them welcoming.
Switch Essentials
Switch 2 Backward Compatibility and ‘Switch 2 Edition’ Games Explained
Which Switch games work on Switch 2, what free updates and paid Switch 2 Edition upgrades add, and the compatibility caveats worth knowing as of 2026.
Family Gaming
Nintendo Account Family Groups: Sharing Games Across a Household
How Nintendo Account family groups, child and supervised accounts work, and how Virtual Game Cards let a household share digital Switch games.
Switch Essentials
Switch 2 Game-Key Cards Explained: Physical, Digital and Virtual Game Cards
Full cartridges, game-key cards, digital downloads and virtual game cards on Switch 2: what each format means for internet, storage, lending and resale.
Platformers
Platformer Movement Explained: Jumps, Momentum and Coyote Time
Why some platformers feel great to control: variable jumps, momentum, wall jumps, ground pounds, coyote time and input buffering explained with examples.
Nintendo Series
Donkey Kong Series Guide: From Arcade Rival to Bananza
How Donkey Kong went from arcade villain to platforming star, from Rare's Country trilogy and Retro's revival to Bananza on Switch 2, and where to start.
Family Gaming
The Best Switch Games for Young Kids (Ages 4 to 8)
The best Switch and Switch 2 games for kids aged 4 to 8, chosen for low reading demands, forgiving difficulty, assist features and age ratings.
Family Gaming
ESRB and PEGI Age Ratings Explained for Parents
How ESRB and PEGI game ratings work: age categories, content descriptors, in-game purchase notices, PEGI's 2026 changes and where to find ratings on the eShop.