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Nintendo Life Weekly NX Rumours Continue to Flow, Hacker Streams 3DS to PC Wirelessly and More
They just won't stop
If you've somehow fallen behind with the flurry of Nintendo NX rumours that have been circulating the internet lately, well, frankly this reporter envies you. Nevertheless it's our duty to report them when there's some credibility to them, and so we've once more taken all that's happened in the past week (rumours and all) and...
Video New Earthbound Secret Discovered in Opening Chapter
20 years later...
Earthbound has been around for over two decades in the US and about a tenth of that time in Europe, but nonetheless it's an old game. Imagine our surprise then when a new as yet undocumented part of the game came to light; pun wholly intended. As you can see from the video below, by having a second controller connected you can...
Nintendo Life Weekly "Leaked" NX Controller, Miitomo Japanese Launch Success and More
Even pictures can't cure our thirst for salt
With Miitomo's Japanese debut it's been all go here at Nintendo Life Towers, so if you're someone who thinks they've missed out on some seriously spicy news, we've got you covered once again with our regular video feature Nintendo Life Weekly. This week we look at the supposedly leaked image of what some...
Video Here's All the Changes in Splatoon's Latest Update to Version 2.6
Oh the Tenacity
Splatoon's had more than its fair share of free content updates, and since last week's Nintendo Direct we now know that they haven't finished fiddling with the game just yet. In in effort, we assume, to try and make the game more varied, several changes have been brought into effect for version 2.6. Most notable are the changes to...
Nintendo Life Weekly Pokémon Generation 7 Sun & Moon Revealed, EA NX Rumours and More
Praise the sun!
It's been a whirlwind of a week for all those interested in the happenings of Nintendo, so we can't blame you if some of the big news somehow slipped under your radar. That's why we have once more cobbled the biggest and best news of the week together with all the eShop releases, our reviews and more. This week we're looking at...
Weirdness 8-Year-Old Writes Nintendo A Letter Of Apology For Getting His 3DS Wet
A grim reminder to check your thermos cap
It's never too pleasant having to deal with customer service and sending something in to be repaired, but for one eight-year-old boy in Japan, the loss of his 3DS seems to have stirred up some surprising feelings of guilt instead of the usual impatience and annoyance. Imagine that! The young boy apparently...
Weirdness Super Mario 64 Expert Collects a Star in 0.5 'A' Button Presses
"We need to talk about parallel universes..."
The recent Awesome Games Done Quick marathon served as a fantastic example of speedrunners demonstrating their practiced skill with impressive results. In the wake of its conclusion earlier this month, we've got just the video for anyone still needing their fix of game-breaking talent on display. While...
Nintendo Life Weekly The Last Smash Bros. DLC Fighters, Super Mario Galaxy on Wii U eShop and More
Week & feeble
The final Super Smash Bros. Nintendo Direct caused a stir amongst the fans, but just in case you're not as hot on these things as you'd like we've once more produced a compendium of the biggest news of the past week coupled with all the releases and reviews you'd expect from Nintendo Life Weekly. This week we look at the last Smash...
Nintendo Life Weekly Final Smash Bros. Direct, Minecraft on Wii U and More
The end of an era approaches
It was a busy week in the world of Nintendo, with two announcements standing out above all others and a couple of corking eShop releases that were reviewed. As is now tradition we've decided to make life easy for you if you're trying to keep up, collating the best news of the week as well as all of the releases and...
Nintendo Life Weekly Hi-Def NES Gaming, Replacement GamePads, Facial Hair Battles and More
Mario's moustache won't back down
With all the fun and games of the week with Thanksgiving in the US and Black Friday madness around the world, it's been another busy seven days. As is now tradition we've decided to make life easy for you, collating the best news of the week as well as all of the releases and reviews you've come to expect of...
Nintendo Life Weekly Huge Pokémon Reveal Next Month, Arguably the Rarest Nintendo Game, and More
Skip, fly, straight to the sky!
With all the hustle and bustle of the recent Nintendo Direct the past week has seemed quiet in comparison, but that doesn't mean we're going to avoid our duties! Once again we've collated the best news of the week as well as all of the releases and reviews you've come to expect of Nintendo Life Weekly. This week we...
News MOTHER 2 Vinyl Soundtrack Heading West
North America bound
Back in March we reported on a Kickstarter campaign aimed at bringing the original arranged Mother soundtrack to vinyl for the first time in North America. The campaign smashed its target funding goal and the project is now well on its way to completion. In a surprise announcement made earlier today, it was revealed that Ship to...
A bucketload of goodness
Update: There's an update on Devil's Third right here, with Nintendo of America tweeting confirmation that it'll be sharing news on its released in the region soon. Original Article: A week is a long time on Nintendo Life, and due to the sheer volume of content it's easy to miss some super-important info. That's why we've...
Nintendo Life Weekly Nintendo NX Release Date Rumour, Super Mario Maker, Federation Force
Everything you need to last a week
Having trouble keeping up with everything that happens in the world of Nintendo? Don't worry, it happens to us all, so here, we've bundled everything you'll need to get up-to-date on the biggest and best news from the site as well as all the reviews and releases so you're no longer left in the dark, all in one...
Nintendo Life Weekly F-Zero Wii U, Octolings, and Same-Sex Marriage
Go week at the knees
Being the veritable saints that we are at Nintendo Life we've once again thrown together a way for you to take in all the biggest Nintendo news of the week, as well as all the reviews and releases you'd expect. In the video this week we talk about playable Octolings in Splatoon, a cancelled F-Zero title for Wii U, same-sex...
News Brave The Water Temple In This Cosy Zelda-Themed Bath Robe
Even heroes need their downtime
Are you trying to relax after a particularly adventurous bath? Have you just poured yourself a cheeky potion and want to curl up in your Octorok-hide armchair for the evening? If you're the kind of person who wants to show off their undying loyalty to the land of Hyrule even while simply lounging around the house,...
News NPD Survey Outlines Bright Future For amiibo And Other Toys-To-Life Franchises
These toys mean business
Despite plenty of ongoing issues with stock shortages and sudden cancellations, we think it's fair to say that the amiibo range has been a fairly lucrative venture for Nintendo. Pre-orders for the latest wave sold out within an hour on the official UK store, and recent NPD Group findings show that this frantic interest among...
News Mega Man & Bass Kickstarts "Mega May" On Wii U Virtual Console
Dr.Wily's least favourite time of year
Last month, Capcom announced that their "Mega May" event was back in full force for 2015, focused on bringing classic GBA Mega Man titles to the Wii U Virtual Console. Now that the month is here and we're already panicking about how fast time is slipping by, these weekly releases have launched into action, with...
News The Mechs of Xenoblade Chronicles X Are Named "Skells" in its Western Release
Helloooo skelly!
Xenoblade Chronicles X has had us drooling over its mighty array of transformable mechs from the very beginning, treating us to glimpses of these powerful weapons soaring across the sky and engaging in combat. Today's special Nintendo Direct focused on the upcoming Western localization, and revealed that the technology has been...
News You Can Pre-Order The Official Splatoon Game Guide On Amazon Now
How to make the perfect mess
A Summer release is right around the corner, and anticipation for Nintendo's inky online shooter Splatoon is at an all-time high. With an ocean of unique mechanics to learn and plenty of content, it's good to know that Prima will be releasing a game guide to help you conquer those slimy octopuses. The 240-page paperback...
News Standard-Sized New Nintendo 3DS Photos Emerge On FCC Website in North America
Files show that Nintendo sought approval for a US release
It's still a sore subject for many North American residents, but tongues have been set wagging today as photos of a decidedly standard-sized New 3DS have been found on the FCC website. Does this mean that a US release for the smaller handheld is finally on the cards? Well, not entirely. The...
News Puzzle & Dragons Super Mario Edition Bundle Launching May 22nd
Demo hitting the eShop earlier in the month
Western players won't have too much longer to wait before they can get their hands on some red hot, orb-matching action, as the Puzzle & Dragons Z and Puzzle & Dragons: Super Mario Bros Edition bundle has been confirmed for a May 22nd release date in North America. This handy double-pack features...
At least for now
It's fair to say, the recent announcement of TEMBO THE BADASS ELEPHANT for every digital platform but the eShop has outraged Nintendo fans. When the SEGA and Game Freak collaboration was teased last week, we even alluded to the idea that Nintendo systems were in with a chance of receiving this latest title given the close...
News More Details Emerge on Xenoblade Chronicles X and Its Non-Linear World
What a wonderful world
There's been plenty of hype and excitement surrounding Xenoblade Chronicles X. Its predecessor, Xenoblade Chronicles, was critically acclaimed as an excellent RPG on Wii, also bringing new ideas to the JRPG genre. The sequel has a lot to live up to, but as more information emerges it becomes clear that it may just live up to...
News Link’s Swimming is a Notable Change in The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask 3D
Don't click if you'd rather not know...
Arguably one of the most enjoyable parts of The Legend of Zelda Majora's Mask was fooling around with the new abilities that came with transformations. Perhaps the most entertaining of these abilities was Zora Link's quick swimming. Arcing in and out of the water like a dolphin and corkscrewing everywhere was...
News New Pokkén Tournament Controller and Gameplay Details Emerge
Input fit for a console
Initially teased as a tech demo nearly two years ago and officially announced with a trailer last August, Pokkén Tournament, an arcade fighter featuring playable characters from the Pokémon franchise, has remained a bit of a mystery. Originally thought to be a new Wii U title, it was later revealed that the new fighting...
News Official Website for The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask 3D Goes Live
Brimming with information and art
We recently reported on a new trailer showcasing the enhanced gameplay and graphics packed into The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask 3D, but now Nintendo has stepped up its marketing and launched an official website for the long-awaited remake. Most of the information on the website was already announced in the most...
Video Nintendo Drops a Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask 3D Gameplay Trailer
Must be viewed within 3 days
In the most recent round of Direct videos, Nintendo was kind enough to to confirm a 13th February release date for the long awaited The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask 3D. A stand-out title in the Zelda series, it's no surprise that the launch of this hotly anticipated sequel is coinciding with that of the New 3DS...
Feature Working 9 to 5 in a Fantasy Life - Week Five: Paladin
Turn undead into what?
In the fifth part of a regular series, Karen takes on Fantasy Life in a variety of 'lives' and documents her adventures. NOTE: This week's entry contains a spoiler so diabolically genre-ruining that the esteemed Ant Dickens had to program a special tag in the Nintendo Life content management system to contain it. Click on the...
Feature Working 9 to 5 in a Fantasy Life - Week Four: Blacksmith
The glamour of the hammer
In the fourth part of a regular series, Karen takes on Fantasy Life in a variety of 'lives' and documents her adventures. At the end of my turn as a miner I sold off enough of the floor covering of loose ore and gems I had robbed various kingdoms of to make a small path to the door of my small attic room, the bed, the...
News Atlus Releases Zen and Junpei Character Trailers for Persona Q
The outsider and the life of the party
In the lead up to Persona Q: Shadow of the Labyrinth's November release Atlus has released two more character trailers this week, and another trailer featuring the cast of Persona 3. Making his series debut in Persona Q, Zen is a crossbow-wielding single-minded knight in shining armour who lacks the ability to...
Feature Working 9 to 5 in a Fantasy Life - Week Three: Miner
Can U Dig It?
In the third part of a regular series, Karen takes on Fantasy Life in a variety of 'lives' and documents her adventures. Clearly tailoring was not my calling, although I managed to stitch up some nice outerwear and the frilliest thing I’d ever be caught alive in, but with city life being all right for the most part yet lacking that...
News Atlus Releases Two New Persona Q Character Trailers
Name those archetypes
Atlus recently released two new trailers for its upcoming dungeon-crawling Nintendo 3DS title Persona Q: Shadow of the Labyrinth, featuring two of the game's characters from previous titles in the Persona series. Persona 3's noted puddle of angst Shinjiro Aragaki gets a dark and brooding minute finished with a rousing electric...
Weirdness Earthbound Designer Shigesato Itoi Comes Under Fire For Tweeting About Fukushima Peaches
“If you go to Fukushima you can buy peaches like this"
Earthbound designer Shigesato Itoi who has appeared on a number of Japanese variety shows and commercials, recently came under fire on Twitter when he showed his support of Fukushima peaches to over 600,000 followers. Prior to the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disaster, the prefecture was known for...
News Charming Zelda-Themed Carry Case Appears on European and Australian Club Nintendo Catalogue
Stars in their eyes
If you happen to live in Europe or Australia, Club Nintendo have a new Zelda-themed carry case available for you to order. A stylish dark green bag that promises to be of a size capable of carrying a 3DS as well as some games, and with dimensions of 19.5cm x 12cm x 6.5cm it's likely that a 3DS XL would fit in its stead. The...
News XType Plus Arriving Today on North American Wii U eShop
Short-notice squeals of delight
That's right ladies and gentlemen! XType Plus is finally out of the Web Framework hospital and will be released in North America on the Wii U eShop today, 14th August. It's been a while coming, but hats off to the developer for sorting the issue out instead of just ignoring it. You can now blast away all your worries...
News Sonic Boom Games Now Have Their Official European Release Date, Shadow Confirmed
New trailer and character reveals, too
Update: The Sega Blog (thanks Max) has also unveiled a Gamescom trailer for the Wii U entry, and also confirmed appearances in the game for Shadow and Metal Sonic, below. [ Original Article: Both Sonic Boo
Gallery A Closer Look at the GameCube-Inspired Wired Fight Pads
A treat for the eyeballs
As we've seen recently, PDP is planning to release some officially licensed controllers based off the classic GameCube design that so many fans of the Smash Bros. series have come to love; they'll work on Wii and Wii U, due to the fact they function as Classic Controllers. Many people have been rather taken in by the...
News Project CARS Limited Edition & Pre-Order Bonus Revealed
More guff to fill your garage
As with any major release these days it seems a special/limited/exclusive/legendary edition is inevitable. Some people love them, some people believe they have enough tat on their shelves already; opinion is divided and that's okay. Throwing its hat into the ring, Slightly Mad Studios has announced that Project CARS...
Weirdness A Resident Evil TV Show Has Been Proposed
Hey, it might be better than the films
Capcom has had quite the history with its Resident Evil franchise. Many people have fond memories of the early games, and when Resident Evil 4 appeared on the GameCube it threw everyone a curveball with its inventive new features. Recent additions have not been as well received, and the less said about the...
News Cult Classic Plok Transcends from Video Game to eBook
Beyond the pixel'd realm
Those who are well-versed in their SNES heritage should be aware of a sadly overlooked game from 1993 or 1994, depending where you were at the time. The name of the game in question is Plok - a platforming game where the titular character can remove and launch his limbs wherever he pleases in a style that's thankfully more...
News These Awesome Articulated Nintendo Figures Are Hard to Resist
Spotted in Target in the US, pre-orders elsewhere
Furthering its initiative to expand into the licensed toy market, it's emerged that Jakks Pacific will be distributing articulated figures to add to the World of Nintendo range of toys. Mario, Yoshi, Link, Bowser and Donkey Kong have all been revealed, and with Link being alone in his franchise it's...
News XType Plus' Game-Breaking Bug Nearly Squashed
Get back to blasting
Due to the presence of a game-breaking bug, XType Plus was recently removed from the European Wii U eShop and omitted completely from the North American equivalent. Luckily, today the developer PhobosLab announced through its Miiverse account that the team behind the title have managed to locate the bug that has been causing...
News Mega Man Soundtrack Volumes 1-10 Announced for the West
Not a Japanese exclusive anymore
Capcom and Sumthing Else Music Works have announced the release of Mega Man Soundtracks in ten delicious volumes. The first four volumes are already available, and the subsequent six will be released at the rate of two per month. The classic chiptune tracks have been heralded as some of the best in the business, so...
News Swords & Soldiers HD Catapulting Its Way Onto The Wii U eShop Next Month
To tide us over until the release of Swords & Soldiers 2
Update: Two Tribes has advised that its original announcement was posted early by accident. As opposed to targeting the end of April, the release window has now been expanded slightly to "April / May". Original Article: Swords & Soldiers — the side scrolling RTS which was originally...
News Mario's Iconic Hat Is Now Available From Club Nintendo Australia
Don't go plumbing without it
After a surprising end to 2013, Club Nintendo Australia has kicked off the New Year with a bang, adding Mario's famous hat to the local catalogue. As the description on the catalogue states: This is a true-to-life replica of the iconic red hat worn by Mario. Keep it as a collector item, and display it with pride...
News Wii U Wins "Deals Award" For Being One Of The Best Kids Items This Holiday Season
Black Friday is brighter than it sounds
Despite the fact that the launch of Super Mario 3D World in Japan posted sales figures not quite on par with expectations, it seems the console is gaining traction as a go-to gift this holiday season. In addition to opinions beginning to emerge that Wii U could be a big
Sega went and got itself some RPGs
Fans of popular Atlus games like Shin Megami Tensei IV and Etrian Odyssey IV: Legends of the Titan can start to turn that sigh of defeat into a sigh of relief. In mid-September, SEGA Sammy Holdings obtained Atlus's parent company, Index Corporation, after Index was forced to declare bankruptcy — an event that...
News Animal Crossing Spreads The Holiday Cheer In This Adorable New Trailer
Rock around the Christmas tree with K.K.
What better way to spend Christmas morning than snuggle up by the fireplace, grab a delicious glass of egg nog, and load up a game of Animal Crossing: New Leaf on your Nintendo 3DS or 2DS? Nintendo is hoping that consumers will decide to do just that, as it's advertising the game again this holiday season...
News GameStop Experiences Profit Gains, With Hardware Increases Driven by 3DS and 2DS Sales
Boxed discs appear to be making a comeback
As some have predicted the imminent demise of retail gaming outlets, brought on by an era of new restrictions on game sharing and the used games market, US retailer GameStop has drawn a course full sail in the opposite direction. A new report by Games Industry reveals that the US gaming giant actually...