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TodayFri, 9th Oct 2026

  • Countdown Zelda: Ocarina Of Time Dungeon Crawl #4 - Still An All-Timer

    Forested Development

    I left last week's Ocarina of Time feature feeling like I might have been a little too negative about the whole thing. Three weeks into my playthrough, and I had just poo-pooed back-to-back puzzle boxes. Well, fear not, because I'm swinging in the complete opposite direction this time. This is part four of my Dungeon Crawl...

    • Features
    • Countdown
    • Nintendo
    • Nintendo Switch 2
    • Zelda
  • News Nintendo Of America's President Comments On The Possibility Of GTA 6 On Switch 2

    Don't get your hopes up... yet

    November is going to be one of the most significant periods in gaming history with the launch of Grand Theft Auto VI. It's projected to be one of, if not the biggest entertainment launches of all time, beating out every game, book, or movie that's ever been released. Wowie-zowie. So naturally, many folks continue to...

    • Nintendo Switch 2
    • GTA 6
  • News 'It Takes Two' Hops Onto Switch 2 Next Week, Marrying Visual Upgrades & Cross-Play

    Cross-platform counselling

    After being rumoured earlier this year, Hazelight has announced that its award-winning co-op adventure, It Takes Two, will be getting a full Switch 2 upgrade next week. The new version launches on 15th October, as a free upgrade to anyone who owns the Switch 1

    • News
    • Nintendo Switch 2
    • Upcoming Releases
  • Nintendo Download 8th October (North America) - Plus 3 Discounted Games That Should Be On Your Radar

    Kingdom Hearts! Hellraiser! Dragon's Dogma!

    The latest Nintendo Download update for North America has arrived, and it's bringing new games galore to the eShop. 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: KINGDOM HEARTS Collection [I~III] (SQUARE...

    • Nintendo Download
    • Nintendo Switch 2
    • North America
  • Community Played A Top Switch Game We Missed? Send Us Your Recommendations

    Net benefit

    We're into October, which means it's time for our six-monthly callout for Games We Missed, the series where the Nintendo Life community sends in their recommendations for tasty Switch games that slipped through our review net. Back in April we highlighted 31 Switch 1 and 2 games, large and small, that we weren't able to cover with a...

    • Community
    • Reader Recommendations
    • Features
    • Switch eShop
  • News Dave The Diver's Final DLC Is The Perfect Crossover

    Submerging next year

    After years of content updates and DLC expansions, Mintrocket has announced that the final wave of DLC for Dave the Diver will launch in 'Early 2027', and it's a crossover that feels like it was always meant to be. Dave will be teaming up with Subnautica 2 in the free expansion, adding the ocean moon Proteus into the gameplay...

    • News
    • Switch eShop
    • Nintendo Switch 2
    • DLC
    • Upcoming Releases
  • News This Wonderful Animal Crossing-Like Is Now Free For Switch Online Members

    Play until 15th October

    Nintendo has today launched its next free Game Trial for Switch Online members in North America, and it's a doozy. Hello Kitty Island Adventure (the Switch 1 version) is the latest game in the offer, available at no extra cost to all those with an active NSO membership from today (9th October at 10am PT) until 15th October...

    • News
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  • News Final Fantasy VII Revelation Cast Get Emotional In Last Recording Sessions

    End of an era

    When Final Fantasy VII Revelation launches on 8th April 2027, it will mark the conclusion of Square Enix's ambitious remake project that was first announced at E3 in 2015 – until its DLC expansions release, that is. So for the voice actors who have been bringing such iconic characters to life for so long, it's naturally going to be...

    • Nintendo Switch 2
    • Upcoming Releases
  • News Wake Up, Samurai! Cyberpunk 2077 Is Getting A Live-Action Movie

    But who will play Johnny Silverhand?

    Cyberpunk 2077 didn't get off to the best start when it originally launched in 2020, but it's now considered a success story. Since then, CD Projekt Red has polished it up, rolled out an animated Netflix series, and released a Switch 2 version of the title. A second game is also in development, and now, to add...

    • Nintendo Switch 2
    • CD Projekt Red
    • Movies
  • Rumour Pokémon-Themed Mystery LEGO Bags Are Supposedly On The Way

    Good luck catching 'em all

    Pokémon's new LEGO line, featuring Smart Brick support, is apparently getting a mystery bag series. This rumour comes from the reliable Lego leaker 'got.cooped', who says they'll be arriving on 1st March 2027 and will be priced at $12.99 each. No photos or promotional images of these sets have been

    • Rumours
    • Pokemon
    • LEGO
    • The Pokemon Company
    • Leaks
  • News Best Buy To Offer Additional Switch 2 Zelda Units In-Store At Midnight Launch

    Available in limited supply

    If you've been unable to secure a Zelda-themed Switch 2 or Pro Controller and happen to live in the US, Best Buy will be offering limited stock at its Ocarina of Time midnight launch. The retailer has revealed "select stores" will have "limited numbers" of the Zelda Switch 2 and Pro Controller on hand. These extra units...

    • Zelda
    • Nintendo Switch 2
    • US
    • North America
    • Anniversaries
  • News Tropico 7 Officially Confirmed For Switch 2, Out 2027

    Update: Here's the story trailer

    [Fri 18th Sep, 2026 04:30 BST]: The dictator sim Tropico 7 is on its way to the Switch 2 and will be releasing alongside other versions on 28th January 2027. This Switch 2 release is being developed by Engine Software, aka the Switch port specialist behind titles such as Ni no Kuni: Wrath Of The White Witch. The...

    • Nintendo Switch 2
    • Upcoming Releases
  • News Witcher 3 Remastered Switch 2 Update To Improve "Image Clarity And Sharpness"

    Good news, Witchers

    Last week, CD Projekt Red released The Witcher 3 Remastered on multiple platforms, including the Switch 2. The developer has now provided an update in its latest set of patch notes about what exactly is in the works for the Switch 2 version of the game. The plan is to introduce the same "global changes" as other platforms, while...

    • Nintendo Switch 2
    • The Witcher
    • Updates

YesterdayThu, 8th Oct 2026

  • News The First Review For Castlevania: Belmont's Curse Is In

    A fresh take on the world of Castlevania

    Konami's Castlevania series returns next week, and the first critic review for Castlevania: Belmont's Curse has now gone live. It comes from the famous Japanese publication Famitsu, so what did this outlet think of this new experience developed by the teams behind Dead Cells and Rogue Prince of Persia?

    • Nintendo Switch
    • Castlevania
    • Konami
    • Famitsu
    • Upcoming Releases
  • News Pokémon Ruby & Sapphire Switch Port Rumours Resurface Following Pokémon HOME's Latest Update

    Two GBA games are now compatible with the service

    There have been rumours doing the rounds online in recent times about Pokémon Ruby & Sapphire making a return. Now, the latest Pokémon HOME update has got some trainers even more excited. If you haven't already seen it for yourself, the new update for the storage service (bumping the app up to...

    • Rumours
    • Nintendo Switch
    • Pokemon
    • GBA
    • Game Boy Advance
  • Review Evercade Nexus - a Commendable Upgrade, but Bundling Banjo-Kazooie Is the True Masterstroke

    Time Extension Evercade's next evolution is here

    While the Evercade family has seen several hardware revisions and evolutions over the years – including a bartop arcade unit, a home console, and even a scaled-down Super Pocket sibling – the

    • Reviews
    • Evercade
    • Hardware Reviews
    • Emulation Handhelds
  • News Minecraft Switch 2 Pre-Orders Now Live, Free Digital Upgrade Path Confirmed As "Limited Time Offer"

    You have "until the end of January 2027" to claim the Switch 2 version

    Ahead of the release of Minecraft on the Switch 2 on 27th October 2026, Mojang has now sent pre-orders for this version of the game live. It's also provided some additional information about the "digital upgrade path" for owners of the Switch game. If you do already have a...

    • Nintendo Switch 2
    • Nintendo Switch
    • Minecraft
    • Upcoming Releases
  • News Spending On Switch 2 Game-Key Cards In The U.S. Has Risen By 631%

    Overall physical media spending increased 5%

    Circana's Mat Piscatella has posted a breakdown of the firm's latest sales report for the U.S., providing an interesting statistic for Game-Key Cards on the Switch 2. According to Piscatella, spending on Game-Key Cards has risen by a whopping 631% in the region during 2026. This figure is so substantial...

    • Nintendo
    • Nintendo Switch 2
    • North America
  • Preview 'Muramasa: Revenant Blades' Polishes Vanillaware's Gem To Shine Brighter Than Ever

    Reforged

    Muramasa: The Demon Blade originally launched on the Wii back in 2009, a title that we called "gorgeous, engrossing," and even underrated. We’ve been hoping to see a modern port of this gem for a long time now, and Vanillaware has delivered, with Muramasa: Revenant Blades

    • Previews
    • First Impressions
    • Nintendo Switch
    • Vanillaware
  • Round Up The Reviews For Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen Are In

    Here's what the critics think

    Dragon's Dogma 2 arrives on the Switch 2 this week, and alongside this, the new Dark Arisen Expansion has been released across all platforms. The reviews are now rolling in about this additional content. If you are more focused on the state of the Switch 2 release, the good news is it's in excellent shape. You can get...

    • Round Up
    • Nintendo Switch 2
    • Capcom
    • Upcoming Releases
  • News Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Comes To Astral Ascent In New Crossover Update

    For those who come after

    We've been patiently hoping that Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 would make its way to Switch 2 ever since it consumed our every waking hour last year. Sandfall is still yet to make that happen, but in the meantime, we have a crossover with the wonderful roguelike Astral Ascent, which we can play right now. As revealed in...

    • News
    • Switch eShop
    • Updates
  • News Nintendo Switch Sports Resort Looks Like A Game Night Delight In New Overview Trailer

    Start the warm-up

    With Nintendo Switch Sports Resort right around the corner, Nintendo has released a seven-minute overview trailer to showcase all of the exciting things that await on Wuhu Island. Aside from introducing the game's 12 sports (many of which will be familiar to anyone who played the last series entry), the trailer also showcases a...

    • News
    • Nintendo
    • Nintendo Switch 2
    • Upcoming Releases
  • Japanese Charts Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Scrapes Into The Top 10 With 5,000+ Sales

    While Ace Combat 8 takes the crown

    Famitsu has provided the latest look at Japan's boxed charts, and there are a few new faces once again this week. For Nintendo fans, the highlight is Xenoblade Chronicles 2 - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition, which recently launched at retail for those who value physical products. It just about made it into the top ten,...

    • Japanese Charts
    • Nintendo Switch
    • Nintendo Switch 2
  • News Marvel Cosmic Invasion's New DLC Will Build The Hype For 'Doomsday' Next Month

    New characters, new game modes

    Dotemu and Tribute Games teased their upcoming Doctor Doom-focused Marvel Cosmic Invasion DLC a few months back, and today at New York Comic Con, the teams announced when we can expect to play it. 'The Siege of Castle Doom' expansion will be available on 10th November, adding two new playable characters into the mix...

    • News
    • Switch eShop
    • Nintendo Switch 2
    • DLC
    • Upcoming Releases
  • News Pokémon 'Blind Bag' Skateboard Decks Return In New Santa Cruz Collaboration

    With three 'Chase Decks'

    The Pokémon Company is teaming up with skateboard brand Santa Cruz again this month on a new range of 'Blind Bag' decks to celebrate the series' 30th anniversary. The Trading Card Game is being put in the limelight this time, with all decks in the blind bag collection featuring one of 30 highlight cards against a...

    • News
    • Pokemon
    • Merchandise
    • Upcoming Releases
  • News Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds "Year One" Edition Spotted Online

    As "Year Two" gets underway

    If you didn't catch the first year of Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds, it seems Sega may soon be releasing an updated retail copy. Last month, some listings surfaced online, and now PS5 box art for the "Year One Edition" has been spotted. This version will apparently come with all of the paid content from the first season...

    • Sonic
    • Nintendo Switch 2
    • Nintendo Switch
    • SEGA
    • DLC
  • News Two Point Museum's Cutest Collaboration Is Now Available, And It's Free

    Little Kitty, Big Museum

    There are very few games that we wouldn't benefit from having a cute cat added to it, and Two Point Studios knows it. The dev has just revealed a collaboration between Two Point Museum and Little Kitty, Big City, adding Double Dagger Studios' adorable cat sim to the museum planner. This free update (yes, it's free) adds...

    • News
    • Nintendo Switch 2
    • Updates

Wednesday7th Oct 2026

  • Review Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen (Switch 2) - An Action RPG Great Returns In Fine Form

    Wolves hunt in packs, Arisen

    While travelling the frigid wastes of Norgan, my Pawns and I were assailed by a band of Hobgoblins, and due to my poor leadership skills – causing multiple groups to aggro at once by running by instead of dealing with them then and there – we were overwhelmed. The tide was finally turning as I swung my great axe...

    • Reviews
    • Nintendo Switch 2
    • Capcom
  • Review Order Of The Sinking Star (Switch 2) - Intense, Sometimes Gruelling, But Always Inventive

    What a puzzler

    Order of the Sinking Star is not for the weak-willed. The latest puzzle adventure from Jonathan Blow (Braid, The Witness) makes the player earn their wins, rewarding them with an intriguing, slowly unfurling story set in a mystical plane beyond comprehension. My many hours spent staring at these puzzle boards with steam blowing out of...

    • Reviews
    • Nintendo Switch 2
  • News Konami Announces The Composer For Castlevania: Belmont's Curse

    From the talent behind the Rogue Prince of Persia soundtrack

    As we get closer to the launch of Castlevania: Belmont's Curse later this month, Konami has announced the composer of the new game. If you didn't already know, this new Castlevania soundtrack was created by composer and musician ASADI (aka Danny Asadi). Co-developer Evil Empire added to...

    • Nintendo Switch
    • Castlevania
    • Konami
    • Upcoming Releases
    • Music
  • News EB Games Is Opening North America's First-Ever Nintendo "Store-Within-A-Store" Experience

    A "new permanent Nintendo space" arrives later this month

    EB Games Canada has this week announced it's bringing a new Nintendo retail experience to its flagship location in Toronto. It's opening a Nintendo space at the EB Games store, located at 267 Yonge Street. According to the PR, this is "Nintendo's first-ever store-within-a-store in North...

    • Nintendo Switch 2
    • Nintendo Switch
    • Nintendo
    • EB Games
    • Canada
  • News Sega Responds To Sonic's Wild Start On Discord

    It was fairly wholesome for the rest of the day

    If you didn't catch the official announcement, Sega this week launched an official Sonic the Hedgehog Discord server. Since then, there have been multiple stories shared online about the server being "on fire" and Sega has now issued a response. It comes via Sega Japan's Aaron Webber, who recently...

    • Sonic
    • SEGA
  • Opinion Elden Ring Is One Of My Favourite Games That I've Hardly Played

    Going out on a Limgrave

    I have started a new Elden Ring save file on four separate occasions now, and I have absolutely adored my time with each of them. And yet, despite putting 15-20 hours minimum into each new load, my current Switch 2 playthrough is the first time that I've managed to push through the 'tutorial area'. I need to do some...

    • Opinion
    • Features
    • Nintendo Switch 2
  • News Pokémon HOME FireRed & LeafGreen Compatibility Update Now Live (Version 4.1.0)

    Update today, trainers

    Trainers have been waiting for a few months, and now The Pokémon Company has finally rolled out the Pokémon HOME update, adding support for Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen. This bumps the app up to Version 4.1.0, and once you've linked the version of your choice (or both), you'll be able to transfer Pokémon to HOME and then...

    • Pokemon
    • Pokemon Home
    • Nintendo Switch
    • Nintendo Switch 2
    • Updates
  • News Resident Evil Requiem's Writer Reveals What The Upcoming DLC Might Be About

    Well, part of it at least

    When Resident Evil Requiem launched to critical acclaim and became the fastest-selling entry in the franchise, director Koshi Nakanishi revealed that work would continue and that it would receive a DLC expansion in the future. Now, thanks to an interview with Requiem's writer Haris Orkin, we have a vague idea of what it...

    • Nintendo Switch 2
    • Upcoming Releases
    • Resident Evil
    • DLC
  • News Rise Of The Tomb Raider Switch 2 Limited Run Physical Release Announced

    Pre-orders open later this week

    Back in June, Lara Croft's second reboot adventure Rise of the Tomb Raider got a surprise release on the Switch 2. Distributor Limited Run Games has now announced a physical release. There'll be a standard edition and collector's edition, with pre-orders opening later this week on 9th October 2026. According to the...

    • Nintendo Switch 2
    • Tomb Raider
    • Lara Croft
    • Limited Run Games
    • Aspyr
  • Feature "It's Insulting & Hurtful" - Beetle Adventure Racing Decomp Dev Kicks Back Against The Rise Of AI Recomps

    Time Extension "Any ethical hacker would recognise, 'Oh, this is some guy's project'"

    One of the most exciting developments in the retro gaming scene over the last few years is the rise of recompilation projects, offering players a new way to experience some of their favourite games on modern PC platforms. However, as the number of AI recompilations of classic...

    • Features
    • Decompilation
    • PC
    • N64
  • News Pokémon Pokopia's New Mystery Gift Distribution Is Now Available

    Free furniture!

    The Pokémon Pokopia Mystery Gift codes haven't been coming thick and fast since the game launched earlier this year, but with the Chansey Plant code wrapping up yesterday, The Pokémon Company has been quick to release another. As brought to our attention by Serebii, a new distribution event is now available. If you use the code...

    • News
    • Nintendo
    • Nintendo Switch 2
    • Pokemon
  • News Cities: Skylines Is Building An 'Expanded Edition' On Switch 2 This Month

    Skyscraper maker

    Cities: Skylines launched in pretty rough shape on Switch back in 2018. It has been a long wait in the years since for an improved experience on our beloved Nintendo hybrids, and later this month, it sounds like we're getting it. Cities: Skylines - Expanded Edition is set to launch on Switch 2 on 28th October, fully revamped for...

    • News
    • Nintendo Switch 2
    • Upcoming Releases
  • Random UK Retailer Lists Theatrhythm Sticker Set For A Whopping £499

    At least it's half price, though

    UK retailer Sports Direct doesn't exactly have the best reputation; especially following the acquisition of GAME in 2019 by owner Frasers Group. GAME in particular has often been slammed for its high prices, even before its acquisition. But a listing on the website for Sports Direct / GAME for a Theatrhythm Final...

    • Random
    • UK
    • Final Fantasy

Tuesday6th Oct 2026

  • News Nintendo Announces Another Switch 2 Hardware Bundle

    Japan gets a new "Choose-Your-Game" bundle

    The Switch 2 is now over a year into its life, and Nintendo has so far shifted more than 23 million units globally. In recent months, the video game giant has announced multiple hardware bundles (and even some themed systems) to help boost worldwide sales, and it's now Japan's turn. The homeland of...

    • Nintendo Switch 2
    • Nintendo
    • Japan
    • Hardware
  • News "Nintendo Didn't Swerve" - Product Growth Expert Comments On Zelda Vs. GTA 6

    Let battle commence

    In case you didn't notice by now, October is an exceptionally busy month for game releases. Why? Because every publisher and their nan is scrambling to avoid Rockstar's Grand Theft Auto VI in November. There are, however, still some games launching in November, perhaps most notably Barbie Rewind The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of...

    • Nintendo
    • Nintendo Switch 2
    • Upcoming Releases
  • News Nintendo Releases 'Hello, Peach!' And 'Hello, Luigi!' App For Switch & Mobile Devices

    It's also revealed a toy 'Melody Car'

    Last year, Nintendo launched the 'My Mario' - a new line of products designed for parents and children. This included a new app for Switch and mobile devices known as 'Hello, Mario!'. It followed this up with a 'Hello, Yoshi!' app towards the end of the year. Now, in an update this week, it has released the...

    • Nintendo Switch
    • Nintendo
    • Super Mario
    • Mobile
    • amiibo
  • Round Up The Reviews For Kingdom Hearts Collection On Switch 2 Are In

    Here's what the critics had to say

    This week, the Kingdom Hearts series returns to Nintendo's platforms, and this time, it's the proper experience with no cloud-related drawbacks. The reviews are now rolling in for the native Switch 2 version of the Kingdom Hearts Collection, and so far, the reception is mostly positive. Here's the rundown, and if...

    • Round Up
    • Nintendo Switch 2
    • Kingdom Hearts
    • Square Enix
    • Upcoming Releases
  • News Bleak Survival City-Builder 'Frostpunk' Is Finally Coming To The Switch

    Update: Demo and release date announced

    [Tue 7th Apr, 2026 01:30 BST]: The city-building survival series Frostpunk recently held a special broadcast about "all things Frostpunk", and during this event, developer '11 bit studios' announced a Switch version of the original title. Yes, after years of community requests for a Nintendo version, it's...

    • Nintendo Switch
    • Upcoming Releases
    • Demos
  • Mini Review KINGDOM HEARTS III + Re Mind (DLC) - A Fair Switch 2 Port Of An Enjoyable 'Conclusion'

    The end of the beginning

    There was a lot of hype and excitement in the lead-up to 2019's Kingdom Hearts 3. It promised to finally conclude the Dark Seeker Saga that had kicked off way back on the PS2 in 2002. Expectations were sky-high and the final product didn't quite stick the landing, but it did manage to deliver plenty of that sincere Kingdom...

    • Mini Reviews
    • Nintendo Switch 2
    • Kingdom Hearts
  • Preview Nintendo Switch Sports Resort Is More Of The Same, But Better

    Wuhu Island: Be there or be (Spocco) Square

    Back what seems like a lifetime ago, I got a chance to have a pop at Nintendo Switch Sports Resort at gamescom '26. No, I don’t mean the stuff that just anyone with a ticket and the patience to wait in an enormous queue could play. No, I got a chance to play sports that the average Joes could only dream...

    • Previews
    • First Impressions
    • Nintendo Switch 2
  • Round Up The Final Previews For Nintendo Switch Sports Resort Are In

    Wuhu (woohoo) or Buhu (boohoo)?

    We are closing in on Nintendo's next major release, with Nintendo Switch Sports Resort primed and ready to launch on Switch 2 on 22nd October, and today, we've got an in-depth look at what we can expect from it. The game's final previews are now live, with a bunch of outlets sharing their thoughts on Nintendo's...

    • Round Up
    • Nintendo
    • Nintendo Switch 2
    • Upcoming Releases
  • News The Switch 2 Exclusive Orbitals Has Received A New Game Update

    Fixes have arrived

    It's now just over a month since the new anime-inspired co-op title Orbitals landed on the Switch 2 and developer Shapefarm has rolled out a new update. Patch 1.0.5 aims to enhance the overall gameplay experience by addressing multiple bugs and rolling out over 20 fixes. So, if you've been having problems with collision or the...

    • Nintendo Switch 2
    • Updates
  • Feature Nintendo Life eShop Selects (September 2026)

    Our picks for the best eShop games on Switch 1 & 2 in September

    September came and went, which means it's time to look back over the bounty it brought and place three of the Switch (2) eShop games we've reviewed last month on a podium. (You'll have to excuse the tardiness, we're a couple of days late this month.) We've got six games that scored at...

    • Features
    • eShop Selects
    • Nintendo Switch 2
    • Switch eShop
    • Polls