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Monday25th Apr 2022
UK Charts Kirby Crashes Out Of The Top Ten As LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga Retains Top Spot
No need to use the Force
It's a familiar story with this week's UK chart; LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga is still sitting comfortably at the top, and given that it's set records to become the biggest LEGO game launch ever, we're not surprised. The Nintendo Switch version is also the best-selling version of the lot, making up 29% of the total...
Thursday21st Apr 2022
Japanese Charts Kirby And The Forgotten Land Continues To Dominate
There's just no stopping it
The latest Famitsu Japanese charts are in for the period from 11th April - 17th April. It's yet another triumph for Kirby and the Forgotten Land, with the latest entry to the Kirby franchise coming in at number one. 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim enters into the charts in a strong position, coming in at number two with a total...
Monday11th Apr 2022
UK Charts LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga Knocks Kirby Off The Top Spot
LEGO Harry Potter also enjoys a fresh boost
LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga is off to a fantastic start in the UK, sitting atop the top ten boxed charts and knocking Kirby and the Forgotten Land down into second place. It's no surprise either; excitement for the revamped LEGO game covering all nine mainline Star Wars films was sky-high, and we...
Thursday7th Apr 2022
PSA Watch Out For This Softlock In Mario Kart 8 Deluxe's Ninja Hideaway
Hidden like a ninja
Some of us officially have a new favourite track in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. Ever since the Booster Course Pass kicked off with Wave 1, one track in particular - Ninja Hideaway, the last course in the Lucky Cat cup - has captured many people's attention with its branching paths, verticality, and amazing music. And to think they were...
Monday4th Apr 2022
News Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Producer On The Game's Popularity And Accessibility
Iwata's influence continues to drive design philosophy
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is the best selling game on the Switch, with over 40 million units sold since its release in 2017. Its popularity will likely continue to soar well into 2023 with the gradual release of new tracks via the Booster Course Pass. Now, producer (and director of the Wii U release...
UK Charts Kirby And The Forgotten Land Holds Strong At Number One
Animal Crossing: New Horizons creeps back into the top ten
We have the latest UK charts and it's another strong week for Kirby and the Forgotten Land, which holds strong at the top spot with only a 43% drop in boxed sales. Meanwhile, Tiny Tina's Wonderlands slips down to 4th place, bringing Elden Ring and Pokémon Legends: Arceus into 2nd and 3rd...
Wednesday30th Mar 2022
Random Someone Made A Real Mario Kart 8 Kart Out Of Cardboard, And It's Awesome
It even hovers... Kind of
It really feels like Nintendo Labo just came and went with little more than a whimper. Although Nintendo created a Vehicle Kit to help make your races in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe feel just a tad more realistic, YouTube creator DanCreator / Cardboard Crafts has taken the concept further by creating a life-size kart made out of...
Monday28th Mar 2022
UK Charts Kirby And The Forgotten Land Gobbles Up The Top Spot
And Mario Kart 8 Deluxe re-enters the top 10
The latest UK charts are in and after a wave of positive reviews, Kirby and the Forgotten Land has landed the top spot, comfortably beating out the multi-platform release of Tiny Tina's Wonderlands. Kirby's performance makes it the biggest launch in the franchise, selling 2.5x the number of copies as...
Tuesday22nd Mar 2022
News Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Datamine Uncovers Updated Booster Course Banner
Update: An in-game easter egg may hint at another returning track
Update [Tue 22nd Mar, 2022 11:30 GMT]: So we've had time to dig into the new courses that came with wave 1 of Mario Kart 8 Deluxe's Booster Course Pass. With extra details added to the tracks - some of which have been entirely revamped visually - there are lots of little nods to...
Monday21st Mar 2022
UK Charts Multiple Switch Games Surge Into The Top 10 Behind Gran Turismo
Pokémon dominates the charts
The latest UK charts are in and PlayStation continues to ride high with Gran Turismo 7 sitting at the top of the pile for a second week in a row, despite serious downtime and backlash on its microtransactions. Meanwhile, Elden Ring continues to show strong momentum at number 2 in the charts, ce
Saturday19th Mar 2022
Poll What’s Your Favourite New Mario Kart 8 Deluxe DLC Track?
Let us know
Nintendo's Booster Course Pass DLC for Mario Kart 8 Deluxe finally got released yesterday, and now that you've all played it (multiple times over, no doubt), we're curious to know what your favourite new track in the game is. You might have been excited about a certain course, but now that you've played through the DLC there's perhaps...
Friday18th Mar 2022
News Nintendo Shares A Launch Trailer For Mario Kart 8 Deluxe's Booster Course Pass
Take a break, watch, then go back to racing!
Hey, if you're reading this and not playing Mario Kart 8 Deluxe right now, thanks! But seriously, you can and probably should be playing through the courses added in Wave 1 of the Booster Course Pass right now. We won't tell anyone. To celebrate the launch, Nintendo has unveiled a launch trailer (above),...
Poll Will You Be Buying The Mario Kart 8 Deluxe - Booster Course Pass DLC?
Let us know
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe's Booster Course Pass has gone live, and as you might recall, there are a few different ways to experience this new DLC expansion. Here's the breakdown: 1. The first option is to buy it. When you purchase the Booster Course Pass, you'll get access to six waves and 48 courses for $24.99 USD / $32.99 CAN / £22.49 up...
Video Here's A Look At The New Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Tracks - Direct Switch Footage
See the new DLC update in action
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe's anticipated 'Booster Course Pass - Wave 1' update has arrived, and if you haven't got time to play each cup right away - don't worry, Nintendo Life's lovely video senior video producer has got you covered. Alex has uploaded 17 minutes of direct footage of the Wave 1 tracks in the new DLC...
News Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Has Been Updated To Version 2.0.0, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Download it today
Wave 1 of the Booster Course Pass is now officially live in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe and as you might have guessed, there are now also now some patch notes available. This latest update takes Mario Kart 8 Deluxe to Version 2.0.0. As noted below, Booster Course Pass play in online play will be supported as of 21st March. And once again,...
Thursday17th Mar 2022
News Mario Kart 8's Booster Course Music Has Already Been Ripped, And It's Glorious
Alert! They've removed the midi horns!
We've still got a few hours to wait until Wave 1 of the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Booster Course Pass is playable here at Nintendo Life Towers, and so have most players in the West (most, but not
News Looks Like Some People In The West Are Playing The Mario Kart 8 DLC Early
"COCONUT MALL LOOKS SO GOOD"
The first batch of tracks from the Mario Kart 8 Booster Course Pack will be available in just a handful of hours, but it looks like some folks in the West have already got their hands on the DLC. In a post on Twitter from @switchaswor, gameplay for the fan-favourite Wii course 'Coconut Mall' has been shown off,
Nintendo Download 17th March (North America)
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe DLC! Rune Factory 5! Persona 4 Arena Ultimax!
The latest Nintendo Download update for North America has arrived, and it's bringing new games galore to the eShop in your region. As always, be sure to drop a vote in our poll and comment down below with your potential picks for the week. Enjoy! Switch eShop - Highlights: Mario...
News Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Booster Course Pass Wave 1 Has A Release Time For Europe
Australia was confirmed first
Update: Nintendo of Europe has confirmed that the Booster Course Pass Wave 1 content will go live at midnight CET, which is 11pm UK. This matches up with the Australian release time, but there's no confirmation yet that it'll arrive in NA at its equivalent times - 4pm Pacific / 7pm Eastern. [The new tracks seemed to go...
News Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Version 2.0.0 Now Live, Confirms All DLC Cup Names
Update: DLC now live globally
Update: The DLC content is now live and available globally. Original Article: As expected, especially in light of recent server maintenance, Nintendo has released the next big update for Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, taking it up to the giddy heights of Version 2.0.0. It's a meatier download and evidently installs the new...
Wednesday16th Mar 2022
Talking Point Which Other 'Old' Switch Games Would You Like To See Get New DLC?
Relight my fire
Hands up now, who honestly thought we'd be getting brand new DLC for Mario Kart 8 Deluxe in 2022? We certainly didn't; we were all primed and ready for Mario Kart 9 to be announced, but Nintendo clearly had other ideas, breathing new life into a game that's now five years old (or eight if you include the original Wii U release —...
Return to the track later this week
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe makes a glorious return later this week on 18th March with the help of brand new DLC content. The first lot of courses (eight in total) are part of wave one - forming the Golden Dash Cup and Lucky Cat Cup. Ahead of the race later this week, Nintendo has asked fans over on Twitter what course...
Tuesday15th Mar 2022
UK Charts Pokémon Legends: Arceus Slips Further As Gran Turismo 7 Keeps Pole Position
Mario Party Superstars brings the party back though
The latest UK charts are now in, and it's a big win for Sony and the PlayStation 5. Last week's big winner, and new release, Gran Turismo 7, has maintained its 1st place position. Take 2's WWE 2K22 — the newcomer of the week — bulldogs into 2nd, elbowing Elden Ring down into 3rd. Incidentally,...
Monday14th Mar 2022
News You Could Win Some Gold Points In The Mario Kart 8 Deluxe North American Open
Nice little cash prizes from Nintendo (sort of)
Nintendo has been continuing its promotion of online and competitive play in some key titles, albeit without blowing the doors off and gaining a lot of attention. Particularly through the Nintendo Versus account it highlights frequent competitions in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate and...
Thursday10th Mar 2022
Reminder MAR10 Day Sale Now Live On US Switch eShop, Mario Games Discounted
Discounts on several big Mario titles
Update [Thurs March 10th, 14:30 GMT] Happy MAR10 Day, folks! We hope you're all having fun celebrating our favourite moustachioed plumber. As a quick reminder, be sure to check out the current sale on the US eShop as Nintendo is celebrating with a selection of discounts on key Mario (and friends) titles on the...
News Happy MAR10 Day From Nintendo Life!
It's-a that time again!
Good grief, another year has passed already? Yes, it's that time again folks, the most wonderful time of the year for Mario fans across the world: it's MAR10 Day (because March 10th, right? MAR 10... MARIOOOOO)! If you're in a particularly giving mood today, you might want to check out our rundown of the best Mario-related...
Wednesday9th Mar 2022
News Nintendo Physical Game Sales Made Up 47% Of All UK Retail Game Sales In 2021
And the most popular titles won't surprise you
While digital game sales are rising year upon year, Nintendo is still the champion of physical media. And that is reflected in 2021's sales charts, as the Big N made up 47% of physical games media sales last year. Games like FIFA 22 and Grand Theft Auto V saw a big slice of the digital pie in 2021, but...
Monday7th Mar 2022
UK Charts Gran Turismo 7 Keeps Elden Ring And Switch At Bay
Triangle Strategy comes in at 7th
The latest UK chart results are now available and Polyphony's hugely anticipated Gran Turismo 7 races into 1st place, with critical darling Elden Ring slipping down into 2nd place. The Switch retains some strong representation, however, with the newly released Triangle Strategy debuting at number 7, and Game...
Thursday3rd Mar 2022
Video 9 Exciting New Games Coming To Nintendo Switch In March 2022
Kirby, Triangle Strategy and even some Mario Kart DLC
Can you believe it? We're already in the third month of the year! 2022 is speeding along for the Nintendo Switch, and we've already had some big releases like Pokémon Legends: Arceus. The month of March is absolutely packed out. While Kirby and the Forgotten Land is probably the headline act,...
Thursday24th Feb 2022
Video What If Mario Kart Let You Drive Car Mouth Kirby?
Mario Kirbt
Everyone loves Carby, the car who has been devoured by Kirby, but only halfway. Everyone also wants to drive Carby. Modder and genius RiazorMC has made that possible. Sort of. You can't actually play this build of Mario Kart, but let's cross our fingers for Car Mouth Kirby in Mario Kart 9! RiazorMC has taken some rather stunning footage...
