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TodayWed, 30th Sep 2026

  • One Of My Favourite Games Is Being Remade, So Why Do I Feel So Down About It?

    45

    Opinion One Of My Favourite Games Is Being Remade, So Why Do I Feel So Down About It?

    When you Triton your best but you don't succeed

    No, I'm not talking about Ocarina of Time, have no fear. I have never shied away from my love for the Professor Layton series. In the years since the catchily titled Layton's Mystery Journey: Katrielle and the Millionaires' Conspiracy - Deluxe Edition launched on Switch, I have longed for another...

    • Opinion
    • Features
    • Nintendo Switch
    • Nintendo Switch 2
    • Upcoming Releases
  • Grasshopper Manufacture Parts Ways With NetEase And Goes Independent

    14

    News Grasshopper Manufacture Parts Ways With NetEase And Goes Independent

    "We continue to cherish the amazing relationship our companies built"

    Grasshopper Manufacture has announced that it has parted way with parent company NetEase and is now once again an independent developer. NetEase acquired Grasshopper back in 2021, but after a string of acquisitions, the company has since pulled back from its investments, closing...

    • Nintendo Switch
    • Nintendo Switch 2
    • Industry
  • Pokémon Legends: Z-A Is Getting A New Switch 2 Physical Release Next Month

    31

    News Pokémon Legends: Z-A Is Getting A New Switch 2 Physical Release Next Month

    Bundled DLC, anyone?

    Just as it did with Scarlet and Violet, Nintendo and The Pokémon Company have today announced that Pokémon Legends: Z-A will be getting a new Switch 2 physical release that comes with the DLC bundled in. The new copies will launch on 29th October and contain the full Legends: Z-A base game and its Mega Dimension expansion on...

    • News
    • Nintendo
    • Nintendo Switch 2
    • Pokemon
  • When Does The Zelda 40th Anniversary Switch 2 Launch?

    9

    Quiz When Does The Zelda 40th Anniversary Switch 2 Launch?

    Sept education

    September is just about behind us, and after all of those showcases, Directs, and surprise reveals, it feels only right that we wrap things up with a bumper quiz. Below, we're continuing our monthly quiz series with a whopping 14 questions all about the Nintendo news from the last month. We've got questions on news, new releases,...

    • Quizzes
    • Nintendo
  • You Can Get The Witcher 3 Remastered For Free On Switch 2, If You Can Borrow A Switch 1 Cart

    102

    News You Can Get The Witcher 3 Remastered For Free On Switch 2, If You Can Borrow A Switch 1 Cart

    Toss a cart to your Witcher

    CD Projekt Red went all-in on its promise to bring The Witcher III: Wild Hunt - Remastered to all those who owned the base game, digital or otherwise. But it seems we Switch 2 players might be able to get in on the full game for free, if you have the chance to borrow Wild Hunt's Switch 1 cartridge for a moment (thanks to...

    • News
    • Nintendo Switch 2
    • Nintendo Switch
  • This FromSoft-Inspired RPG Is Packed With Retro King's Field Soul

    23

    News This FromSoft-Inspired RPG Is Packed With Retro King's Field Soul

    DarkSoul, that is

    Has all of that Elden Ring on Switch 2 got you craving some retro FromSoft? And we mean real retro FromSoft, none of your new-fangled Demon's or Dark Souls nonsense, but something more old-school, like King's Field? Well, Queen's Domain might be right up your street. This is a first-person

    • News
    • Nintendo Switch 2
    • Upcoming Releases
  • Pokémon Pokopia Gets Spooky With A Limited-Time Halloween In-Game Event

    12

    News Pokémon Pokopia Gets Spooky With A Limited-Time Halloween In-Game Event

    Pumpkaboo, I see you

    We were quietly hoping that Pokémon Pokopia would have something up its sleeve for Halloween, and what do you know, it does! The Pokémon Company has just announced its next in-game event, which will run from 17th October at 5am until 1st November at 4:59am (local time). This one is expectedly spooky, with Pumpkaboo and...

    • News
    • Nintendo
    • Nintendo Switch 2
    • Pokemon
  • Retro Song Bird Is A New Device That Unlocks The Music Of Your Game Boy Cartridges

    16

    News Retro Song Bird Is A New Device That Unlocks The Music Of Your Game Boy Cartridges

    Time Extension "I built it to add a little joy and whimsy to the world"

    A new device is on the way which allows you to listen to the music from your Game Boy and Game Boy Color carts. To use Retro Song Bird, you simply plug in the cartridge (over 1,900 are supported) and it plays back the music – as well as the sound effects. The unit will allow you to skip...

    • Nintendo
    • Game Boy
    • Music
  • Fatal Fury: City Of The Wolves Is Getting A Switch 2 Demo In October

    14

    News Fatal Fury: City Of The Wolves Is Getting A Switch 2 Demo In October

    Try before you buy

    SNK has announced that there will be a demo available for Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves on Switch 2 in late October. While the demo is available today on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, SNK has unfortunately not committed to a firm date for the Switch 2 at the time of writing. That said, the game itself launches on 22nd October 2026,...

    • Nintendo Switch 2
    • Upcoming Releases
  • Zelda 40th Anniversary Concert Tickets Are Now Live Across Europe

    53

    News Zelda 40th Anniversary Concert Tickets Are Now Live Across Europe

    North American sales go live later today

    After being revealed earlier this month, Nintendo has finally shared that tickets for the European leg of the Zelda 40th Anniversary concert will go live tomorrow (30th September). Ticket sales will begin at 12pm BST / 1pm CET for the European shows, which will take place on the following dates: London -...

    • News
    • Nintendo
    • Zelda
  • Acclaimed Vampire Survivors-Inspired Survival Game Hits Switch Next Month

    18

    News Acclaimed Vampire Survivors-Inspired Survival Game Hits Switch Next Month

    Dig deep

    If you're one of many people who got hopelessly addicted to Vampire Survivors, then you might want to keep an eye out for Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor, which launches on Switch on 9th October 2026. Developed by Funday Games, DRG: Survivor launched in early access on 14th February 2024 before receiving a full release on Windows and Xbox...

    • Switch eShop
    • Nintendo Switch
    • Nintendo Switch 2
    • Upcoming Releases
  • PS5 Remake Danganronpa 250x183 Revives the Cult Series with a Shocking New Mode

    17

    Preview PS5 Remake Danganronpa 2x2 Revives the Cult Series with a Shocking New Mode

    Push Square Pointing things out

    I vividly remember my first taste of Danganronpa. I’d brought the PS Vita version of Trigger Happy Havoc with me on holiday to a remote part of Wales, and I spent the next two or three days cosied up in a rustic cottage, absorbed by its anime world and courtroom drama. Objection! Wait, wrong franchise? Monokuma quickly...

    • Spike Chunsoft
    • PS5
    • Danganronpa
    • Previews
    • Features
  • Pokémon HOME FireRed & LeafGreen Compatibility Update Arrives Next Week

    21

    News Pokémon HOME FireRed & LeafGreen Compatibility Update Arrives Next Week

    Mark the date in your calendar, trainers

    Last month, The Pokémon Company announced Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen would be linked with the storage subscription service Pokémon HOME in October 2026. In an update, it's now been confirmed maintenance for Pokémon HOME will take place on 7th October 2026. This will coincide with t

    • Pokemon
    • Pokemon Home
    • Nintendo Switch
    • Nintendo Switch 2
    • Updates
  • Star Fox Version 1.2.0 Is Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes

    31

    News Star Fox Version 1.2.0 Is Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes

    The free update takes to the sky with 4-player split-screen

    In the September Direct broadcast, Nintendo announced the recent Switch 2 release Star Fox would be receiving a free game update, adding new Battle Mode stages and four-player split-screen action. This update (Version 1.2.0) has now officially been released. Apart from these "added...

    • Nintendo Switch 2
    • Star Fox
    • Updates
  • Limited Run Announces Lord Of The Rings: War In The North Physical Release, Here's A Look

    74

    News Limited Run Announces Lord Of The Rings: War In The North Physical Release, Here's A Look

    And so it begins

    [Thu 13th Aug, 2026 03:55 BST]: Earlier this week, Aspyr revived The Lord of the Rings: War in the North - Legacy Edition for Switch, Switch 2 and other platforms. If you were hoping for a physical copy of the game, physical distributor Limited Run Games has now confirmed its involvement. Here's the official announcement, with...

    • Limited Run Games
    • Nintendo Switch 2
    • Nintendo Switch
    • Upcoming Releases

YesterdayTue, 29th Sep 2026

  • Blaze's C64 And ZX Spectrum Handhelds Have Been Delayed To April 2027

    61

    News Blaze's C64 And ZX Spectrum Handhelds Have Been Delayed To April 2027

    Time Extension R Tape Loading Error

    Following its tease yesterday, Evercade maker Blaze has confirmed that it is teaming up with Retro Games Ltd to produce two new clamshell handhelds based on the ZX Spectrum and Commodore 64. Entitled THEC64 Handheld and The

    • C64
    • ZX Spectrum
    • Emulation
    • Emulation Handhelds
  • The First Reviews For The Witcher 3 Remastered Are In

    45

    Round Up The First Reviews For The Witcher 3 Remastered Are In

    Here's what the critics had to say

    Geralt returns this week in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered, and if you are an existing owner of this title on the Switch, you can grab it for free. The reviews for this update are also rolling in, and although there aren't many Switch 2 impressions just yet, there are some summaries of what players can...

    • Round Up
    • Nintendo Switch 2
    • The Witcher 3
    • Upcoming Releases
  • "Motherbrain" Returns As Ubisoft's GenAI Gaming Initiative

    65

    Random "Motherbrain" Returns As Ubisoft's GenAI Gaming Initiative

    Watch out, Samus!

    If you thought it was game over for Mother Brain, you might want to keep reading because Ubisoft is reportedly resurrecting the AI antagonist, just not in the way you might have expected. As reported by Stephen Totilo of Game File, "Motherbrain" is actually a trademark and term Ubisoft is now using to refer to its AI projects...

    • Random
    • Ubisoft
    • Metroid
    • Nintendo
  • TMNT: Splintered Fate Shreds Past Another Sales Milestone, Dev Reveals Most-Played Characters

    34

    News TMNT: Splintered Fate Shreds Past Another Sales Milestone, Dev Reveals Most-Played Characters

    Rockin' roguelike

    Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Splintered Fate channelled some big Hades energy when it arrived on Switch a couple of years ago, but familiarity is clearly no bad thing, as dev Super Evil Megacorp has today revealed that the game has surpassed a whopping 1.5 million sales. The total accounts for base game sales across all...

    • News
    • Switch eShop
    • Nintendo Switch 2
    • TMNT
  • "Let's Aim For Disney" - Sonic Boss Reckons IP Has Only Reached Half Of Its Potential

    66

    News "Let's Aim For Disney" - Sonic Boss Reckons IP Has Only Reached Half Of Its Potential

    "we haven’t quite gotten there yet"

    Sonic the Hedgehog boss Takashi Iizuka has claimed that the IP has apparently only reached half of its potential. This comes via a new interview with Japanese magazine Continue (thanks, VGC) in which he explains that Sonic hasn't yet reached the heights the development team wanted from the very beginning. In...

    • Sega
    • Sonic
  • Mobapad C2 Lite Controller - The Best Budget Pad For Switch 2? Probably

    32

    Review Mobapad C2 Lite Controller - The Best Budget Pad For Switch 2? Probably

    SNESsential

    If it’s not obvious by now, Mobapad makes really good controllers. The Chitu2 HD is a remarkable alternative to Nintendo’s own Pro Controller 2, offering the same ‘smooth-gliding’ analogue sticks that really should become industry standard. Similarly, the M12 HD Joy-Con come packed with features in a comfortable form factor,...

    • Features
    • Reviews
    • Nintendo Switch
    • Nintendo Switch 2
    • Accessories
  • Tales Of Eternia Is Getting A Proper Physical Release On Switch

    28

    News Tales Of Eternia Is Getting A Proper Physical Release On Switch

    Just don't expect an upgrade

    Bandai Namco is bringing its role-playing game Tales of Eternia Remastered to the Switch and Switch 2 next month, and some more information about the physical release has now been shared. It's apparently a "digital-only" release in the US, according to Nintendo Everything. In case you missed it, there will be physical...

    • Nintendo Switch 2
    • Nintendo Switch
    • Bandai Namco
    • ICYMI
  • More Nintendo LEGO Sets Are Being Retired This Year

    9

    News More Nintendo LEGO Sets Are Being Retired This Year

    Along with other gaming sets

    It's a natural part of LEGO's lifecycle, but it's always sad to see it happen; a good few Nintendo-themed LEGO sets are being retired this year. Just like we've previously seen with the wonderful Super Mario World Mario & Yoshi and Great Deku Tree sets, a bunch of other builds will be hitting the hay before 2026 is up...

    • News
    • Nintendo
    • Lego
    • Mario
    • Animal Crossing
  • Dynasty Warriors 3: Complete Edition Remastered Switch 2 Performance & Resolution Revealed

    12

    News Dynasty Warriors 3: Complete Edition Remastered Switch 2 Performance & Resolution Revealed

    "It can handle the same number of characters as other versions"

    Dynasty Warriors 3: Complete Edition Remastered arrives on the Switch 2 this week, and if you're wondering how the Nintendo version will perform, some new details have surfaced. Speaking to Nintendo Everything, Omega Force's producer Tomohiko Sho revealed the development team "adjusted...

    • Nintendo Switch 2
    • Koei Tecmo
    • Upcoming Releases
  • Castlevania Is Also Getting A 40th Anniversary Concert Tour Next Year

    11

    News Castlevania Is Also Getting A 40th Anniversary Concert Tour Next Year

    Budge over, Zelda

    If next year's Zelda 40th Anniversary Concert tour wasn't enough musical mayhem for you, Konami has announced that it's also doing one for the Castlevania series. Castlevania 40th Anniversary: An Orchestral Concert promises an "epic concert event celebrating 40 years of vampire hunting, monster slaying, and musical excellence,"...

    • News
    • Castlevania
  • "Let The Heroic Games Begin" - Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave Brings The Battle To Tetris 99

    11

    News "Let The Heroic Games Begin" - Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave Brings The Battle To Tetris 99

    The 57th cup has been announced

    Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave recently arrived exclusively on the Switch 2, and to celebrate, Nintendo's battle royale Tetris 99 will be hosting a special in-game event. During the 57th Maximum Cup, players who earn 100 points will unlock a unique theme featuring special art, music and Tetrimino designs. This event...

    • Nintendo Switch 2
    • Nintendo Switch
    • Fire Emblem
    • Tetris

Monday28th Sep 2026

  • Best Fire Emblem Games Of All Time

    108

    Guide Best Fire Emblem Games Of All Time

    Updated with Fortune's Weave

    Fortune's Weave has been out in the wild for a couple of weekends now, so having asked Nintendo Life readers how they'd rate it, let's take a look at where it has landed on our updated ranking of all the Fire Emblems. Enjoy! It might have taken a while for Nintendo's premier SRPG series to find its feet in the West,...

    • Guides
    • Fire Emblem
    • Best Games
    • All Time
  • The Witcher 3 Remastered File Size And Release Time Confirmed, Separate Purchase Required

    53

    PSA The Witcher 3 Remastered File Size And Release Time Confirmed, Separate Purchase Required

    No automatic upgrades here

    The Witcher III: Wild Hunt - Remastered is right around the corner, launching on Switch 2 on 29th September 2026 (yes, that's tomorrow at the time of writing). Many of you already own the original Switch release, so the good news is that this new version is completely free for you. However, unlike PS5 and Xbox Series X|S,...

    • Nintendo Switch 2
    • Upcoming Releases
  • The Witcher 3 Remastered Side-By-Side Comparison, Switch Vs. Switch 2

    45

    Video The Witcher 3 Remastered Side-By-Side Comparison, Switch Vs. Switch 2

    Ciriously

    Somehow, The Witcher III: Wild Hunt returned. CD Projekt Red surprised us all earlier this summer with the announcement that it was bringing the beloved RPG to Switch 2, complete with all of its DLC (even the new stuff) and tasty remastered visuals to boot. The game launches this week on 29th September, and to make sure that everyone is...

    • Videos
    • Nintendo Switch 2
    • Nintendo Switch
  • Donkey Kong '94's Game Boy Color Fan Remaster Just Hit A Major Milestone, But Don't Go Bananas Just Yet

    22

    News Donkey Kong '94's Game Boy Color Fan Remaster Just Hit A Major Milestone, But Don't Go Bananas Just Yet

    Time Extension marc_max has offered an update on the long-awaited hack

    The Game Boy title Donkey Kong – also known as Donkey Kong '94 – was released in the same year as Donkey Kong Country and has been somewhat overshadowed by that fact – which is a shame, because it's one of the best entries in the entire series. Loosely based on the original 1981 arcade...

    • Game Boy
    • Donkey Kong
    • ROM Hacks
  • Okay, Let's Talk About The New Resident Evil Movie

    54

    Feature Okay, Let's Talk About The New Resident Evil Movie

    5/5 STARRRRRS

    This write-up contains FULL SPOILERS for the new Resident Evil movie, including its ending. If you don't want to find out what happens, come back later after you've seen it for yourself. I’m a little late to the party with this, but I finally saw Zach Cregger’s Resident Evil over the weekend. Despite Capcom’s survival horror...

    • Features
    • Resident Evil
    • Movies
  • The Switch 2 Console Is Currently Cheaper Than Ever In The UK

    40

    News The Switch 2 Console Is Currently Cheaper Than Ever In The UK

    Update: Amazon UK discounts the Switch 2

    Earlier this year, Nintendo increased the price of the Switch 2 across multiple regions, including the UK. While the console launched at £395.99 back in June 2025, its price was raised to £419.99 thanks to global component shortages. Right now, however, you can pick up a Switch 2 for £354.99 from either...

    • Nintendo
    • Nintendo Switch 2
    • UK
  • RuneScape: Dragonwilds (Switch 2) - A Slow-Burn Survival-Crafting RPG That Underwhelms Visually

    26

    Review RuneScape: Dragonwilds (Switch 2) - A Slow-Burn Survival-Crafting RPG That Underwhelms Visually

    Phr33 st00f pl0x

    A few years ago when I tried Old School RuneScape for the first time, I spent hours puttering around the starting area taking on basic quests, chopping down trees, and slaying goblins in the surrounding wilds. After each lengthy session, I would exit the game, lean back in my chair with a contented smile, and realise that I had...

    • Reviews
    • Nintendo Switch 2
  • Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave Shifts Over 120,000 Physical Copies

    45

    Japanese Charts Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave Shifts Over 120,000 Physical Copies

    Red hot debut

    Famitsu has provided the latest look at the physical charts from Japan (albeit a little later than usual) and it's Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave that comes out on top this time with a total of 127,131 sales. A fine start for the latest entry in Nintendo's tactical RPG series! There are quite a few new entries this week, actually...

    • Japanese Charts
    • Nintendo Switch
    • Nintendo Switch 2
  • Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave Drops To Number 8 As FC 27 Tops The Podium

    17

    UK Charts Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave Drops To Number 8 As FC 27 Tops The Podium

    Fooseball? You playin' the fooseball?!

    The latest UK charts data is in, and with the release of EA Sports FC 27 on 25th September, it's no surprise to find the football sim makes its debut at number one. PS5 has comfortably outpaced the other consoles in terms of sales, with Switch and Switch 2 making up 8% and 5% respectively. Fire Emblem:...

    • UK Charts
    • Nintendo
    • Nintendo Switch 2
    • UK
  • Pokémon Cards Are Seemingly Returning To McDonald's Happy Meals Soon

    23

    News Pokémon Cards Are Seemingly Returning To McDonald's Happy Meals Soon

    Rowlett McDowlett

    Brace yourselves, folks, because it looks like Pokémon cards will soon be returning to McDonald's Happy Meals in the US, and that has spelt trouble in the past (thanks for the heads up, IGN). As reported by PokéBeach, a new set of TCG tie-ins will be available from the Big M between 5th November and 9th December, with 15 cards...

    • News
    • Pokemon
    • McDonalds
    • US

Sunday27th Sep 2026

  • I Played Mario Kart Tour Every Day For Seven Years, And What Am I Left With?

    86

    Opinion I Played Mario Kart Tour Every Day For Seven Years, And What Am I Left With?

    Chequered flag

    On 24th September 2019, Nintendo launched Mario Kart Tour for mobile devices. This was Mario’s second outing in mobile gaming, following 2016’s Super Mario Run, which had an impressive initial reception but seemingly failed to generate much revenue (compared with other big mobile games, including Nintendo’s own Fire Emblem...

    • Opinion
    • Features
    • Nintendo
    • Mario Kart
  • Surprise! Minecraft Is Getting Its First New Dimension In Over 14 Years

    21

    News Surprise! Minecraft Is Getting Its First New Dimension In Over 14 Years

    Introducing The Sift!

    The Minecraft Live - September 2026 show just wrapped, and it's been revealed the "first new dimension in over 14 years" is joining the Overworld, the Nether, and the End as the fourth dimension in the game. The Sift was previously revealed for Minecraft Dungeons II, and Mojang has now confirmed it will be coming to Minecraft...

    • Nintendo Switch 2
    • Nintendo Switch
    • Minecraft
  • So, How Many Hours Have You Spent In Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave?

    91

    Poll So, How Many Hours Have You Spent In Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave?

    Only a handful of players have shared their completion times

    RPGs often require players to invest a lot of their time, and the Switch 2 exclusive Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave is no different. In fact, the newest chapter in Intelligent Systems' tactical turn-based series is apparently so big that even a week after this title's release, the website...

    • Nintendo Switch 2
    • Fire Emblem
  • Here's A Look At The Rayman Legends Retold Launch Edition

    30

    ICYMI Here's A Look At The Rayman Legends Retold Launch Edition

    Just don't expect a proper game card

    Rayman is back this December in Rayman Legends Retold, and in case you missed it, the launch edition includes some extra goodies. For $39.99, or your regional equivalent, you'll get a printed "Glade of Dreams" map, three lithographs and an exclusive slip case... and, if you missed it, Rayman Origins: Enhanced...

    • ICYMI
    • Nintendo Switch 2
    • Rayman
    • Ubisoft
    • Upcoming Releases
  • Voidjoy GA-10 Elite Extender For Switch Pro Controller - The Pros Don't Outweigh The (Mod) Cons

    18

    Review Voidjoy GA-10 Elite Extender For Switch Pro Controller - The Pros Don't Outweigh The (Mod) Cons

    Voidco

    With the price of consoles, controllers, games, groceries — everything — shooting up over the last few years, you're likely keen to save pennies where you can. It's one thing to push the boat out for a new Switch 2, but add-ons and accessories can stretch budgets to breaking point. Is a $90 / £75 Pro Controller 2 really an essential...

    • Reviews
    • Nintendo Switch 2
    • Accessories
  • Box Art Brawl - Duel: Dragon Quest II (NES)

    59

    Feature Box Art Brawl - Duel: Dragon Quest II (NES)

    The quest continues

    Strap in, because it's time for another edition of Box Art Brawl! Last time, we put the GameCube curio Cubivore: Survival of the Fittest into the ring, with a 1v1 match-up between North America and Japan. While the latter put up a pretty good fight, it was NA that walked away with 63% of the vote and the win. This week, as the...

    • Features
    • Polls
    • Box Art Brawl
    • Dragon Quest
    • NES

Saturday26th Sep 2026

  • Best Castlevania Games, Ranked - Switch & Nintendo Consoles

    216

    Guide Best Castlevania Games, Ranked - Switch & Nintendo Consoles

    Far from a miserable pile

    To celebrate the 40th anniversary of the series, we're republishing this ranked list of every Castlevania game to appear on Nintendo systems. Enjoy! The Castlevania series has a rich history on Nintendo consoles ever since the original game came first to the Japanese Famicom Disk System way back in 1986, and then to the...

    • Guides
    • Castlevania
    • All Time
    • Best Games
    • Anniversaries
  • "And, Now... An Evil Has Appeared" - Nintendo Releases Extended Zelda: Ocarina Of Time Switch 2 Clip

    38

    News "And, Now... An Evil Has Appeared" - Nintendo Releases Extended Zelda: Ocarina Of Time Switch 2 Clip

    Here's another look at Ganondorf

    Nintendo has already released a trailer for The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, but if you are hungry for more footage, it's now shared an extended clip focused on Ganondorf. This video has been uploaded on the Nintendo Today! mobile app, and shows Link's encounter with him. Nintendo has also shared comparison...

    • Zelda
    • Nintendo Switch 2
    • Upcoming Releases
    • Videos
  • Hell Is Us Shifts Switch 2 Launch Due To "Very Busy" September Release Window

    40

    News Hell Is Us Shifts Switch 2 Launch Due To "Very Busy" September Release Window

    Update: Delayed again, arriving alongside "major update"

    [Fri 10th Jul, 2026 07:30 BST]: Nacon's upcoming Switch 2 game Hell Is Us, which has received "very positive" ratings on platforms like Steam and was praised by our colleagues at Push Square as a "must-play" for fans of lore-filled mystery, is shifting its release date by two weeks. Although...

    • Nintendo Switch 2
    • Upcoming Releases
    • Updates
  • "We're Not Making A Party Game Now, It's More Of An Evening Thing" - Ghost Town Is Moving On From Overcooked

    12

    Interview "We're Not Making A Party Game Now, It's More Of An Evening Thing" - Ghost Town Is Moving On From Overcooked

    "I absolutely love Luigi's Mansion!"

    We've all experienced a game-induced argument over the years, and for most of us here at Nintendo Life Towers, Ghost Town Games is to thank. This is the developer that brought us Overcooked and subsequently awakened a Michelin-star chef in each of us, barking out orders at our friends and significant others as...

    • Features
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    • Nintendo Switch
    • Nintendo Switch 2
    • Upcoming Releases
  • Digital Foundry Delivers Its Tech Analysis Of Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave

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    Video Digital Foundry Delivers Its Tech Analysis Of Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave

    Fire Emblem's dedicated Switch 2 release is here

    Intelligent Systems' turn-based tactical RPG Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave launched on Switch 2 last week and Digital Foundry has now taken a quick look at how it performs on Nintendo's new hybrid system. The new entry runs at a "locked" 30fps. Although this falls short of other first-party titles on...

    • Videos
    • Nintendo Switch 2
    • Fire Emblem
    • Digital Foundry
  • What Are You Playing This Weekend? (26th September)

    138

    Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (26th September)

    Hyrule beckons

    Well folks, you made it through another week – well done! It's felt like a bit of a heavy one, with some world leaders shouting at each other, others hosting absurdly lavish dinner parties, and lots more discourse around AI, as always. Good job we've got games, eh? This week, rumours surrounding a re-release of Pokémon Ruby and...

    • Features
    • Talking Point
    • Nintendo Switch
    • Nintendo Switch 2
    • Polls
  • Zelda: Ocarina Of Time Dungeon Crawl #2 - A Sophomore Slump?

    22

    Countdown Zelda: Ocarina Of Time Dungeon Crawl #2 - A Sophomore Slump?

    Cavern club

    We are one week closer to the 5th November launch of Ocarina of Time on Switch 2, so that means it's time for my second replay catch-up. For those who missed my adventures Inside the Great Deku Tree last week, I'm replaying the original OoT, one dungeon each week, in the run-up to launch. This time, it's Death Mountain's turn. Once...

    • Features
    • Countdown
    • Nintendo
    • Nintendo Switch 2
    • Zelda
  • Castlevania Changed The Shape Of Gaming 40 Years Ago

    21

    Anniversary Castlevania Changed The Shape Of Gaming 40 Years Ago

    What is a man?!

    Gaming franchises really don't get much more iconic than Castlevania. First launched as Akumajō Dracula for the humble NES on 26th September 1986, the series has now turned 40 years old. And despite a few ups and downs (it really felt like it was dead and buried for a while there, huh?), it seems Konami is once again determined to...

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