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News Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition Confirmed For Switch
Landing March 2025
Nintendo has announced that Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition will be launching on the Nintendo Switch on 20th March 2025. Boasting updated visuals and additional content, the release will mark the final port or re-release for the Xenoblade franchise on Switch, meaning that the entire series is now playable on one...
- Nintendo Switch
- Upcoming Releases
Review Core Keeper (Switch) - Mysterious, Addictive & Beautifully Presented Sandbox Survival
Creating core memories
About a decade ago, not long after Minecraft was discovered by mainstream audiences, it felt like every other week you’d see another new sandbox survival project from developers both large and small looking to cash in on the craze. Now that’s been replaced by new trends like deckbuilders and extraction shooters, though...
- Reviews
- Nintendo Switch
Exclusive Survival Horror RPG 'Chernobylite Complete Edition' Is Coming To Switch
Are you feeling brave?
The Farm 51 and Untold Tales have today announced that the survival horror RPG Chernobylite Complete Edition is making its way over to the Switch eShop. This one originally landed on Steam back in 2021, where it went on to rack up an impressive number of 'Very Positive' reviews. The upcoming Switch version pac
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- Switch eShop
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News Switch Emulator Ryujinx Might Not Be Dead, Despite Nintendo's Takedown
We assume the ninjas are ready and waiting
Earlier this month, the creators of Switch emulator Ryujinx announced that the project would be taken offline after being "offered an agreement by Nintendo". Yet now, four weeks on, it looks like the open-source emulator might not be totally dead (thanks, Overkill). Over the weekend, a new update was...
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- Nintendo
- Nintendo Switch
- Emulation
- Legal
Random Owners Of A Nintendo Frying Pan Are Being Warned Not To Use It
Not panning out
Owners of a rather fetching Super Mushroom frying pan in Japan are currently being told not to use it by manufacturer Bandai Spirits. This comes from The Gamer via an official announcement provided on 25th October 2024, in which owners have been advised that the frying pan has been found to discolour oil when heat is applied. Bandai...
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- Nintendo
- Japan
- Bandai
Guide Every Nintendo Switch Online N64 Game Ranked
All the N64 games on NSO
Updated with Banjo-Tooie, Turok 2, and Shadow Man. The library of Nintendo 64 games on Switch boasts some of the system's heaviest hitters - a great selection of quality 64-bit games easily accessible to anyone subscribed to the 'Expansion Pack' tier of the Nintendo Switch Online service But which of the N64 games o
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- Nintendo Switch Online
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- Best Games
- Retro
News Yakuza Kiwami Is Supposedly "Selling Like Crazy" On Switch
More ports now, please
Following its recent launch on Nintendo Switch, Yakuza Kiwami is supposedly "selling like crazy" on the hybrid platform. This comes from comments made by head of Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio, Masayoshi Yokoyama, over on YouTube (thanks, VGC). According to Yokoyama, he assumed that many people had already experienced Kiwami before on...
- Nintendo Switch
- Switch eShop
UK Charts Sonic X Shadow Generations Speeds Onto The Podium
But Black Ops 6 takes the gold
This week in the UK, Sonic X Shadow Generations has boosted itself onto the podium to land at number three in the boxed charts after Sega celebrated the game selling over one million copies at launch. However, the region is once again demonstrating its love for shooting bad guys and shooting balls into goals, because...
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- Nintendo
- Nintendo Switch
- UK
News Three Adorable New Animal Crossing Plush Have Been Revealed
Arriving in Japan this December
If you happen to be a fan of Animal Crossing and love plush toys, you might be interested to hear more themed ones are on the way. They'll be released in Japan at the local retailer San-ei, and are scheduled to arrive at some point in mid-December. Unfortunately, they are limited to this location for now and there's...
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- Nintendo Switch
- Nintendo
- Japan
- Merch
News Super Monkey Ball: Banana Rumble Scores A Switch eShop Demo
Let the rumble begin
Following Super Monkey Ball: Banana Rumble's Switch release in June, Sega has revealed an eShop demo for the game. You'll apparently be able to roll about in the first three worlds, although it looks like this announcement may have gone live ahead of schedule. Here's a screenshot of the now-deleted social media post, courtesy...
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- Switch eShop
- SEGA
- Super Monkey Ball
- Sega
PSA Select Super Mario amiibo Have Been Restocked At GameStop (US)
Get 'em while you can
Nintendo has restock select amiibo in the Super Mario series and they're now available at GameStop in US. As highlighted by amiibo Alerts on social media, Super Mario fans can now get their hands on the 'glow-in the-dark' Boo, Goomba and Koopa Troopa for $15.99 USD each. These amiibo aren't always the easiest to find, so if...
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- amiibo
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- US
- North America
News Switch Online's "Mature" N64 App Expands With Two More Games
Celebrate Halloween with Shadow Man and Turok 2
Following the release of Banjo-Tooie on the Switch Online Nintendo 64 app last week, Nintendo has now added two more games to this particular library. The catch is, they're exclusive to the "mature" N64 application. These latest additions arrive just in time for Halloween and include Shadow Man and...
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- Switch Online
- N64
- Nintendo
- Halloween
News Nintendo Switch System Update 19.0.1 Is Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Download it today
After reports about multiple Switch users experiencing problems with the latest firmware, it seems Nintendo has rolled out a new update, bumping the hybrid system up to Version 19.0.1. It's a relatively quick download and you can manually perform the update by going into the system settings > system > system update. After...
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- Nintendo
- Updates
- Firmware
YesterdayMon, 28th Oct 2024
Random Zelda: Breath Of The Wild Glitch Grants 'Ultimate' Unbreakable Weapon
Unlimited POWAAAAAAH
Love it or hate it, Zelda: Breath of the Wild's weapon durability is one of the game's most interesting features, forcing players to mix up their offensive strategies at all times. What if you just can't be bothered with all of that nonsense, though? Well, we here at Nintendo Life quite like switching up our weapons on the fly,...
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- Nintendo
- Nintendo Switch
- Zelda
- Glitches
Review Sonic X Shadow Generations (Switch) - A Blistering Return To Form For Both Hedgehogs
The best 3D Sonic game..? Yes
Holy moly folks, Sega actually did it. After the disappointment of Sonic Forces, the glitchy mess of Sonic Colors Ultimate, and the divisive nature of Sonic Frontiers, the publisher has delivered what is undoubtedly the very best 3D Sonic game yet with Sonic X Shadow Generations. It gracefully revisits a beloved modern...
- Reviews
- Nintendo Switch
News Hilarious 'Brothership' Short Stars Mario And Lui... The Other Guy
Have you readiness for this?!
As we inch ever closer to the launch of Mario & Luigi: Brothership on 7th November 2024, Nintendo is ramping up its marketing for the game with a brand new video short posted on YouTube. It's one of those teasers that doesn't show any direct footage from the game, but the amusing scenario provides a nice glimpse at...
- Nintendo
- Nintendo Switch
- Super Mario
- Upcoming Releases
News 'Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp Complete' Arrives On Mobile This December
But you'll have to cough up some Bells to play
After the announcement that Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp's online service would end on 28th November, we knew it was only a matter of time before the confirmed paid replacement came along. And here it is! Nintendo has today announced Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp Complete, a paid alternative to t
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- Nintendo
- Animal Crossing
- Mobile
News 'Team Ninja' Sneaks The Win In Splatoon 3's 'Splatoween' Splatfest
Go ninja, go ninja, go!
Update #2 [Mon 28th Oct, 2024 11:30 GMT]: After a tough weekend of splatting, the 2024 'Splatoween' event has found its Splatfest champion. It was Team Ninja that walked away with the win this time, racking up 500p compared to Team Wizard on 250p and Team Knight on 120p. Great work, everyone! Following last month's...
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- Nintendo
- Nintendo Switch
- Splatoon
- Poll
Random Super Mario 64 On NSO Is Home To A Weird Misspelling Bug
Not cuol, man
The Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack's N64 library is home to a couple of weird little bugs that keep us on our toes as we play through some of the cartridge classics. Last week, we noticed a weird speed issue in the recently added Banjo-Tooie, and now we have another, this time from Super Mario 64. As pointed out on Twitter by...
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- Nintendo
- Nintendo Switch Online
- N64
- Mario
Review Raiden Nova (Switch) - A Fun But Limited Twin-Stick Twist On A Shooter Favourite
Nova say Nova Again
Some in the UK may know comedy TV personality Adam Buxton, who was once the counterpart of Joe Cornish in the Adam and Joe Show (1996-2001), and, as recently as 2020, was still guesting on popular Channel 4 panel shows. Nowadays, he's more well-known for The Adam Buxton Podcast, but in 1999 he walked into a London-based video...
- Reviews
Random Skull Kid "Clocks In" To Super Smash Bros. In This Awesome Fan-Made Trailer
A reveal to eclipse all others
The Super Smash Bros. Ultimate roster may be full now, but that won't stop us from dreaming about what could have been thanks to a particularly awesome fan-made trailer. Animation YouTube channel King Bob (the creator behind the awesome Waluigi Smash reveal trailer from a few years back) has returned
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- Smash Bros
Sunday27th Oct 2024
News Switch System Update 19.0.0 Is Apparently Causing Some Issues
Nintendo rolled out this major update earlier this month
Update [Tue 29th Oct, 2024 01:15 GMT]: Nintendo appears to have responded to these issues in the latest Switch firmware update (Version 19.0.01): <related ids="173742"> Original story [Sun 27th Oct, 2024 05:00 GMT]: Following Nintendo's rollout of a new Switch firmware update...
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- Nintendo
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News Toby Fox Shares Deltarune Dev Update, Says He's Working On Chapter 5 Every Day
He also briefly mentioned the next newsletter drop
Toby Fox has shared an incredibly brief update about the ongoing development of his latest game Deltarune. In a post on social media, he mentioned how he's working on Chapter 5 "every day" and "was planning on" having the next newsletter for the game out by "late December". "Working on Ch5 every...
- Nintendo Switch
- Switch eShop
- Toby Fox
- Deltarune
- Undertale
News Sonic X Shadow Generations Surpasses One Million Sales In Opening Weekend
"Thank you all"
Sega this week released Sonic X Shadow Generations on the Switch and multiple other platforms. It's a remaster of the 2011 title Sonic Generations and includes a brand new campaign starring Shadow the Hedgehog. It seems the game has got off to a solid start with Sega revealing it's surpassed one million sales in its opening weekend:...
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- Sonic
- Sonic the Hedgehog
- Nintendo Switch
Feature The Man, The Mascot, The Moustache - The Many Faces Of Mario
It’s-a-him
The early days of video gaming saw the birth of so many iconic characters, console stars that endure to this day. Amongst that early litany there is, of course, Super Mario. Mario Mario to his friends. Who would’ve thought 100-odd squares would one day become one of the most recognisable characters on the face of the Earth? He’s...
- Features
- Super Mario
- Nintendo
- Poll
Poll Box Art Brawl: Kid Icarus (NES)
Angelic
Hey everyone, welcome to another edition of Box Art Brawl! Before we get cracking with this week's battle, let's see how things panned out last time. We took a look at Balloon Fight for the NES, a bonafide Joust-inspired classic from legendary developers such as Satoru Iwata and Yoshio Sakamoto. It was a close call on this one, but...
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- Poll
- Box Art Brawl
- NES
News STALKER: Legends Of The Zone Trilogy Estimated Switch File Size Seemingly Revealed
Enter the zone next week
STALKER: Legends of the Zone Trilogy launches next week on the Switch eShop, and we've now got the estimated file sizes for each game. Stalker: Shadow of Chernobyl is roughly 7.4 GB, Clear Sky is about 6.2 GB and Call of Pripyat will take up around 5.5 GB of space. As previously mentioned, each game will be available on...
- Nintendo Switch
- Switch eShop
- Upcoming Releases
Saturday26th Oct 2024
Guide Best Nintendo Switch Horror Games
Pack a spare pair of underpants
Are you troubled by strange noises in the middle of the night? Do you experience feelings of dread in your basement or attic? Have you or your family ever seen a spook, spectre, or ghost? If the answer is "no"... you obviously haven't been playing any of the excellent horror games on Nintendo Switch. There's no...
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- Best Switch Games
- Horror
- Switch Essentials
News Nintendo Museum Overseas Visitors Reportedly Breaking 'No Photos' Rule
Photos featuring hardware prototypes have gone viral
According to a new story doing the rounds, overseas visitors are causing some troubles at Nintendo's museum in Japan. As highlighted by Twisted Voxel, a report by the Japanese site 'Nintendo Every' claims some tourists are sharing photos of the "no-photography area" in the museum on social media...
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- Japan
News Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed Receives A New Update, Here's What's Included
Multiple fixes and improvements
Following its release last month, Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed has reportedly received a new update in the form of a small patch. This apparently bumps the game up to Version 1.0.2 and comes loaded with the following fixes and improvements - addressing graphical issues and more. Here's the official rundown, courtesy...
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- Switch eShop
- Updates
- Mickey
- Disney
News Microsoft Talks About Extending Its Gaming Content To 'New Platforms'
It recently released fan-favourite titles on Switch
Microsoft's CEO Satya Nadella this week released his annual letter to shareholders and in the "gaming" segment, he spoke about how the company had continued to extend its content to new platforms. He also acknowledged how Microsoft and its gaming division Xbox had recently brought multiple fan...
- Nintendo Switch
- Xbox
- Microsoft
- Activision Blizzard
- Call of Duty
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (26th October)
Could spooky season be upon us?
Well, the working week has come to a close and it's time to kick back with a spot of gaming. Welcome to another edition of What Are You Playing! This week on Nintendo Life, we lamented Nintendo's attempts to keep its recent playtest under wraps, ran down some of the highlights in the latest North American and
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- Talking Point
- Nintendo Switch
- What Are You Playing
Friday25th Oct 2024
Random Reddit Is Alight With Reports Of 'Pure Evil' Mario Party Jamboree Player
"unadulterated danger"
As we inch ever closer to Halloween, whispers grow of an emerging evil manifesting within the Nintendo Switch online servers. An evil so malicious, so malcontent, that its mere presence is causing the Mario Party subreddit to go wild with unsettling reports. An evil simply known as... 'Annalingus' (cue creepy organ music)...
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- Nintendo
- Nintendo Life
- Super Mario
Review Banjo-Tooie (Nintendo 64) - An Enormous Adventure With Charm Up The Kazoo
Can you bear second helpings?
This review was originally published in October 2009. We're updating and republishing it to mark the arrival of the game in the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack N64 library. <related ids="106839"> Banjo-Kazooie was a game that revolutionised platforming on the N64: Rare's off-the-wall-humour, creative...
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News Nintendo Expands Switch Online's N64 Library With Banjo-Tooie
"The bear & bird are back!"
Update [Fri 25th Oct, 2024 02:05 BST]: Rare's famous bear and bird duo Banjo-Kazooie returns to the Switch Online library today in their sequel outing Banjo-Tooie. You can play it right now provided you have an active subscription to the Switch Online + Expansion Pack service. Enjoy! <products group-id="26667"...
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- Nintendo Switch Online
- Nintendo 64
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News Stardew Valley Creator Reconfirms Version 1.6 Console Release Date
"Everything is still on track"
In September, Stardew Valley creator Eric 'ConcernedApe' Barone announced the Version 1.6 Update would be released on 4th November 2024. We're obviously still waiting for this update to arrive, so what's the latest? You'll be pleased to know that "everything is still on track" for the console version of the game to...
- Nintendo Switch
- Stardew Valley
- Switch eShop
- Updates
Video Yooka-Replaylee Side-By-Side Graphics Comparison (Original & Remaster)
Yooka-Laylee returns to 'Nintendo platforms'
Yesterday, Playtonic officially announced Yooka-Replaylee would be coming to 'Nintendo Platforms' in the future. While we wait to find out more, our friends at Pure Xbox have shared a side-by-side graphics comparison video, showcasing the original game alongside this new remastered version. The footage...
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- Switch eShop
- Upcoming Releases
Random Oops! It Looks Like Banjo-Tooie's Idle Demo Is Sped Up On NSO
Banjo-Kazoomy
Rare's wonderful platformer sequel Banjo-Tooie landed on the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack's N64 library today, and we are enjoying the chance to take our best bear and bird buds on the road with us once more. On the whole, this NSO version feels great, but as we left the game idly sitting on the start screen while we nipped...
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- Nintendo
- NSO
- N64
- Banjo-Kazooie
Damned if ya do
When it was announced back in 2010, Shadows Of The Damned seemed too good to be true. A supergroup of creators teaming up to make a game in the genre they helped define. Shinji Mikami, father of the Resident Evil franchise, joining Suda51, one of Japanese game development's most unique voices. Akira Yamaoka, beloved composer of the...
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- Switch eShop
Round Up The Reviews Are In For Yakuza Kiwami (Switch)
Here's what the critics had to say
It's an exciting week for the Switch on the third-party front with the arrival of a bunch of new games. This includes Yakuza Kiwami, which marks the series' debut on Nintendo's hybrid system. Although it was originally expected to be a digital-only release on Switch, Limited Run Games has stepped in to distribute...
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- Nintendo Switch
- Switch eShop
- Yakuza
- SEGA
Poll What's The Best Ys Game? Rate Your Favourites For Our Upcoming Ranking
An Ys-y vote?
Ready to set sail with Adol? Ys: X Nordics is out today on Switch and all platforms in the West, and we thought it was about time we looked back at Ys' history on Nintendo platforms. And what better way than a ranked list, hey? Falcom's long-running action RPG series started waaaay back in 1987 on the PC-8800 series with Ys I: Ancient...
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- Ys
- Falcom
News Balatro's New Free Update Features Crossovers With Stardew Valley, Slay The Spire And More
How many friends does this Jimbo have?
Hot off the back of Balatro's 'Friends of Jimbo' update, which added the likes of The Witcher III, Dave The Diver and more to the poker roguelike back in August, developer LocalThunk has now added another crossover pack and, once again, it's
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- Switch eShop
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News Freedom Wars Remastered Japanese Switch Box Art Revealed, Here's A First Look
Returning in early 2025
In September, Bandai Namco surprised fans with the announcement of Freedom Wars Remastered for the Nintendo Switch. It will be arriving in January 2025 and is a remaster of Japan Studio's PlayStation Vita exclusive which is celebrating its 10th anniversary. Fans have now been given a first look at the Japanese physical box...
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- Switch eShop
- Upcoming Releases
- Japan
News Horror Adventure 'Bye Sweet Carole' Showcases More Disney-Style Visuals In New Trailer
Taking the Mickey
Bye Sweet Carole first piqued our interest when it appeared at last year's Guerrilla Collective Showcase, with the classic Disney-style visuals helping this horror adventure stand out from the crowd. Now, we've got a brand new gameplay trailer which shows those visuals in action — and no, we'll never watch Snow White in the same...
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- Switch eShop
- Upcoming Releases
News 'Fitness Boxing 3' Overview Trailer Introduces New Workouts And Hunky Instructors
Pre-orders now live
It was during the August 2024 Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase that we got our first look at Fitness Boxing 3: Your Personal Trainer. As we rapidly approach its 5th December release date (god, is it that late in the year already?), Nintendo has released a new overview trailer showing us what to expect from the latest entry in the
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- Switch eShop
- Upcoming Releases
Thursday24th Oct 2024
Guide 49 Games You Should Pick Up In Nintendo's Halloween Switch eShop Sale (Europe)
Every game we scored 9/10 or higher
Spooky season is almost upon us so Nintendo is celebrating the only way it knows how: a big old eShop sale. The creatively named 'Halloween Sale' is now available on the European eShop, and it will be sticking around until 3rd November, so you have a little over a week to make the most of the spooky savings...
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- Nintendo
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News Nintendo's Switch Online Playtest Is Already Being Streamed, Unsurprisingly
It told players to "not discuss or disclose content"
Just weeks ago, Nintendo announced it would be hosting a new Switch Online Playtest Program. As part of this, it told participants to "not discuss or disclose" anything about it, and pretty much straight away, information about what to expect was leaked online. Now, in an update, the playtest has...
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- Nintendo Switch Online
- Nintendo
- Leaks
Review Yakuza Kiwami (Switch) - A Decent Port Of An Ambitious, Frustrating Game
Like a drag-on
Open-world games have evolved a lot in the 19 years since the original Yakuza was released. Quirky fetch quests and meandering storytelling were often characteristics of the genre, as was the sense that the developers were gleefully mashing together ideas and holding everything together with an offbeat sense of humour. It’s a...
- Reviews
- Switch eShop
News Dave The Diver's Latest Crossover Update Arrives Today, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Balatro, Potion Craft and mxmtoon all dive in
Dave The Diver has landed indie collaborations all over the place since it launched on Switch last year and today's 'Dave and Friends' update (originally announced back in August) is no exception. This one brings MINTROCKET's diving/sushi sim up to ver. 1.0.3.924 and, obviously, the collaborations are...
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- Switch eShop
- Updates
News Yooka-Replaylee Remaster Officially Confirmed For 'Nintendo Platforms'
Ha, we all know what that means
Playtonic Games has officially unveiled the confirmed platforms for its upcoming remaster of Yooka-Laylee, dubbed Yooka-Replaylee. Curiously, Switch isn't mentioned by name, with Playtonic instead confirming a release on 'Nintendo Platforms'. Now, this could mean a couple of things: it's either a blanket way of...
- Nintendo
- Nintendo Switch
- Switch eShop
- Upcoming Releases
Rumour Nintendo To Lean On Third-Parties For Switch Support In 2025
Remasters aplenty
We all know the Switch 2 is coming. We all know it's going to be revealed at some point before the end of the current financial year (March 2025). But what happens to the humble Switch when its successor eventually releases? Will Nintendo just let it die? No, of course not. With the console nearing 150 million units sold since its...
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- Nintendo
- Nintendo Switch
- Switch 2
Talking Point What Is Nintendo Thinking Trying To Keep The Lid On This Playtest Program?
Would you kindly not discuss the new Nintendo thing?
Good news, everyone! We've played the mysterious Nintendo Switch Online Playtest Program, an online-only experience that, according to Nintendo, is open to just 10,000 lucky participants. Oh yes. Team NL was ready and waiting earlier in October to rapidly register for this first-come-first-served...
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- Features
- Soapbox
- Nintendo
- Nintendo Switch Online
News Croc: The Legend Of Gobbos Remaster Brings Beloved PS1 Platformer To Switch
Argonaut Games returns
We're living in the age of surprising platforming mascots making a return, and Croc — one of the lost icons of the PlayStation era — is the next returning star from that era. Yep, Croc: The Legend of Gobbos is getting a remaster, and it's been confirmed for all platforms, including Switch. What's more, the original...
- Nintendo Switch
- Switch eShop
- Upcoming Releases
Rumour A Rayman Remake May Be On The Cards At Ubisoft
Update: Ubisoft confirms "exploration phase" of brand
Update [24th Oct, 2024 09:20 BST]: Ubisoft has confirmed to Kotaku that the Montpellier and Milan studios have begun an "exploration phase" of the Rayman brand following rumours of a remake project. In a brief statement, the company said the following: "We are pleased to confirm Ubisoft...
- Rumours
- Ubisoft
- Rayman
ICYMI My Nintendo Store Adds New Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom Merch
Get a new tote bag
When The Legend of Zelda: Echoes arrived on the Switch at the end of last month, some new themed items were added to the My Nintendo Store. In Japan, Zelda fans were able to use their Platinum Points on a Zelda-themed "Wanted Poster Tote Bag" and in case you missed it, that same item is now available in more locations around the...
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- Nintendo Switch
- My Nintendo Store
- North America
- Australia
Round Up The Previews Are In For LEGO Horizon Adventures
Here's what the critics had to say
The Sony Interactive Entertainment title LEGO Horizon Adventures launches next month on the Nintendo Switch and the final previews for the game are now rolling in. So far, it seems to have been positively received (well, mostly). Here's a round up of the impressions so far, starting off with IGN: "Our time in...
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- Nintendo Switch
- Switch eShop
- LEGO
- Upcoming Releases
Random Game Director Masahiro Sakurai Reveals His Daily Work Routine
Balancing a new game and YouTube channel
When development on Super Smash Bros. Ultimate finally ended, fans were relieved the game's director Masahiro Sakurai would be able to take a break and get some rest. Although that's what we were hoping for, it seems this living legend hasn't really had a proper break. Even though his schedule was "wide open...
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- Nintendo Switch
- Masahiro Sakurai
- Smash Bros
News Christmas Comes Early To The Pokémon Center With A New Range Of Festive Merch
All I want for Christmas is Mew
We feel a little queasy thinking about Christmas with Halloween still around the corner, but that hasn't stopped The Pokémon Company from dropping its new festive range of merch to get us all in the mood. The all-new Holiday 2024 collection is now available via The Pokémon Center website, with tree ornaments,...
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- Pokemon
- Merch
- Christmas
- The Pokemon Company
News Three More Worms Games Are Joining Digital Eclipse's 'Armageddon' Remaster Next Year
Catch this!
Digital Eclipse's excellent Worms Armageddon: Anniversary Edition launched on Switch last month and we loved it. This is already a pretty beefy package with all Armageddon game modes, the studio's usual museum content and access to a Game Boy Color version, but it's about to get even bigger. Publisher Team17 today revealed that three...
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- Switch eShop
- Updates
Japanese Charts Ain't No Party Like A Mario Party
Jamboree's on board at number one
The latest Japanese charts are in, courtesy of Famitsu, and as expected, Super Mario Party Jamboree has taken the region by storm, selling an impressive 227,569 units at launch. Remember these charts only account for boxed copies too, so digital sales will drive the total number up nicely. It's a solid week for the...
- Nintendo Switch
- Japan
- Charts
- Sales
News Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom Tops Switch 'Best-Sellers' In Opening Month (US)
And placed fourth in the 'top 20'
The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom got off to a strong start in the UK and Japan, and now the charts are in for the US. As highlighted by Circana analyst Mat Piscatella, Echoes of Wisdom was unsurprisingly the best-selling Nintendo game of September in the US. Other new games for this period included Marvel vs...
- Nintendo Switch
- Zelda
- Nintendo
- US
- North America
Nintendo Download 24th October (North America)
Sonic X Shadow Generations! Yakuza Kiwami! Shin chan!
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: SONIC X SHADOW...
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- Nintendo Switch
- North America
Wednesday23rd Oct 2024
Guide Best Mario Party Games Of All Time
Where does Jamboree rank?
Updated with Super Mario Party Jamboree and rejigged to our new list format. Enjoy! What's the best Mario Party game? Mario is no stranger to spin-offs, but there's nothing like a good Mario Party to ruin family occasions and bring out the worst in people, right? Once a stalwart of the N64, there are tons of Mario Party...
- Guides
- Best Games
- All Time
- Mario Party
Video Sonic X Shadow Generations Graphics Comparison (Switch, Xbox 360, PS5)
Switch resolution and frame rate seemingly revealed
If you're eager to know more about the Switch version of Sonic X Shadow Generations ahead of its arrival later this week, read on... YouTube channel 'ElAnalistaDeBits' has shared a comparison video of the Nintendo release alongside the original Xbox 360 version and the PlayStation 5 version of the...
- Sonic
- Nintendo Switch
- Upcoming Releases
- Sega
- Videos
News Capcom Celebrates Resident Evil With An Adorable Trailer And Heavy Discounts
Up to 75% off mainline entries
With the Resident Evil franchise rapidly approaching its 30th anniversary in 2026, chances are you've gotten pretty familiar with Capcom's survival horror series by now. If somehow you've not, a newly released trailer titled 'Ode to Horror: A Celebration of Resident Evil' will at least provide an abstract snapshot of...
- Nintendo Switch
- Switch eShop
- Sale
- Capcom
News Alleged Concept Art From Cancelled Donkey Kong Project Emerges
What could have been
Following details of a cancelled Donkey Kong project at the now-defunct development studio Vicarious Visions, supposed concept art has now surfaced online. Known online as 'Donkey Kong Freedom' (though an extensive video from Did You Know Gaming claims that this was never the working title for the project), the game was...
- Nintendo
- Nintendo Switch
- Activision
- Donkey Kong
Two steps forward, one step back
Square Enix has been putting out some AA mid-tier entries for some of its forgotten franchises lately, including Visions of Mana (not on Switch) and not one, but two SaGa games in 2024. The first one was SaGa Emerald Beyond in April and now Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven. As a remake of the original 1993...
- Reviews
- Nintendo Switch
Trolley dash
Shin chan: Shiro and the Coal Town is based on the long-running manga and anime series, Crayon Shin-chan (Kureshin in Japanese), about a peculiar five-year-old named Shinnosuke (Shin-chan) and his family. The game follows up on the successful 2022 Western release of Shin chan: Me and the Professor on Summer Vacation - The Endless...
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- Switch eShop
- Shin chan
News Some Fans Aren't Happy About Sonic X Shadow Generations' Changes To The Original
Knuckle up
Sonic X Shadow Generations sped into its early access period earlier this week (on other platforms) and, just like the blue blur himself, fans were quick to point out the notable changes this remake makes to the 2011 original. On the whole, these changes seem to be positive - we haven't had a chance to review the Switch version yet, but...
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- Nintendo Switch
- Upcoming Releases
- Sonic
- Sega
News Prince Of Persia: The Lost Crown Dev Team Disbanded By Ubisoft
Update: Ubisoft confirms members have "shifted to other projects"
Update [Wed 23rd Oct, 2024 13:00 BST]: Ubisoft has confirmed that most of the team that worked on Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown have indeed been moved onto other projects internally, and that the game is at the end of its post-launch roadmap. In a statement provided to our sister...
- Nintendo Switch
- Ubisoft
- Industry
Review The Smurfs - Dreams (Switch) - Not Quite Smurf, But Surprisingly Smurf
Don't smurf on this one
We have a confession to make: we were almost certain we knew how this review was going to go before we even started playing The Smurfs - Dreams. After all, on paper it didn’t appear that anything special was on the cards. Publisher Microids is generally known for releasing solid enough games, but French developer Ocellus...
- Reviews
- Nintendo Switch
News Nintendo Cooks Up New Food & Accommodation Trademarks For Pikmin, Smash Bros. And More
Order up!
Nintendo is no stranger to a trademark application, but its latest batch is worthy of note because of how non-gamey it is. You see, instead of bagsying the use of a particular mechanic or other software-related gimmick, Nintendo appears to be trademarking its properties for use in the food and accommodation sector (thanks for heads up,...
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- Nintendo
- Japan
- Business
News Mario & Luigi: Brothership Has Reportedly Leaked Online
Mamma mia!
Throughout the Switch generation, first-party titles have often leaked online ahead of their official launch date. Now, following the reveal of the game's credits earlier this week, Mario & Luigi: Brothership has supposedly leaked online. According to multiple reports, at least one person got access to an early copy of the title and...
- Nintendo Switch
- Mario & Luigi
- Upcoming Releases
- Switch eShop
- Nintendo
News 'On Your Tail' Brings Animal Crossing Cosiness And Ace Attorney Mystery To Switch Next Month
ObjecTom!
We first got a peek at On Your Tail in the November 2023 Indie World showcase, and now, almost a year on, publisher Humble Games and developer Memorable Games are gearing up for a Switch launch on 21st November. This one will see you journey to the idyllic seaside town of Borgo Marina to relax, see the sights and catch some rays (and chop...
- News
- Switch eShop
- Upcoming Releases
News Fantasian Neo Dimension Physical Switch Release Seemingly Cancelled In Select Locations
Sorry, Australia and New Zealand
Ahead of the release of FANTASIAN Neo Dimension release this December, there's a new story about the physical Switch release skipping select locations. Australian and New Zealand retailers have apparently removed their physical listings last weekend. Aussie website Vooks reached out to Bandai Namco Australia, who...
- Nintendo Switch
- Square Enix
- Upcoming Releases
- Australia
News Nintendo UK's Latest Switch Advert Shows Just How Little We Know About Pop Music
Ohhh, Raye, of course
We here at Nintendo Life like to think we're pretty knowledgeable when it comes to video games. Sure, there may be a few blind spots here and there, but we pretty much have all bases covered across our writing and video teams. Music, though..? Popular music? Oh boy... That's another story entirely. This writer specifically has...
- Nintendo
- Nintendo Switch
- UK
News No Man's Sky's 'The Cursed' Update Adds A Spooky Space Adventure In Time For Halloween
Blast off today... if you dare
Off the back of September's fishing update, No Man's Sky developer Hello Games is looking towards something a little more spooky this month ('tis the season, after all). The result? 'The Cursed'. It's a pretty creepy-sounding update title, no? Well, it only gets scarier from here. 'The Cursed' will see you exploring a...
- News
- Nintendo Switch
- Switch eShop
- Updates
UK Charts Mario Party Jamboree Rolls A Winner In Its Debut Week
While Zelda's on the climb
We are back with your latest look at the UK charts and after a somewhat quiet posting from Nintendo last week, the Big N is back on top. Super Mario Party Jamboree has nabbed the star and claimed first place this time, knocking the champion for the previous three weeks, EA Sports FC 25, into second. The physical copies of...
- UK Charts
- Nintendo
- Nintendo Switch
- UK
Poll Which Are Your Favourite Minigames In Super Mario Party Jamboree?
That's my jam-boree
We recently got a new entry in the Mario Party series - and the very best yet, no less, according to our sparkling review. Yes, Super Mario Party Jamboree has been keeping several members of Team NL busy for the last week or so, and we've played our fair share of minigames at this point. Thankfully, with a whopping 112 to choose...
- Poll
- Super Mario
- Mario Party
- Nintendo Switch
Video Legacy Of Kain: Soul Reaver 1 & 2 Remastered "Monstrous Boss" Reveals
Raziel returns this December
Aspyr has been responsible for the revival of all sorts of retro titles in 2024 and in case you missed it, it's remastering the Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver titles. Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 1 & 2 Remastered will launch for Switch on 10th December 2024 and a new trailer this week showcases all of the bosses you can...
- Videos
- Nintendo Switch
- Switch eShop
- Aspyr
- Upcoming Releases
News Disney Dreamlight Valley 'Showcase Stream' Announced For Next Week
What's heading to the Valley?
If you're keen to know what's around the corner for Disney Dreamlight Valley, you'll want to tune into Gameloft's Showcase Stream next week. This one is set to stream live on YouTube, Twitch, TikTok and Facebook on 29th October at 5pm GMT / 6pm CET /
- News
- Switch eShop
- Disney
Tuesday22nd Oct 2024
Random Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom Fans Are In Uproar Over A Missing Outfit
Well, that's not hood
One of the most delightful features in The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom is undoubtedly the ability to change Zelda's outfits throughout your journey across Hyrule. You can pop on a proper regal attire more fitting for a princess, or you can go a bit wild and quite literally dress up Zelda to look like a cat, but...
- Random
- Nintendo
- Nintendo Switch
- Zelda
Review Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutants Unleashed (Switch) - Pleasingly Ambitious But Bloated
Secret of the Snooze
It has been a little over a year since Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem arrived in cinemas, and a lot has changed for the heroes in a half-shell. Shredder's Revenge has welcomed not one, but two DLC packs, THQ Nordic has announced a Last Ronin adaptation and, in 2024 alone, the Switch has already landed a pair of new...
- Reviews
- Nintendo Switch
- TMNT
Guide Every Game In The Switch eShop 'Screaming Deals' Sale (North America)
Horrifically tempting
Nintendo has another Switch eShop sale on the go with a bunch of scary (and not so scary) titles discounted for the Halloween season. This one runs until 1st November 2024 and features the likes of Animal Well, Balatro, Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance, Signalis, and many more. As normal, we've collated every game featured in...
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- Guides
- Nintendo
- Nintendo Switch
- Switch eShop
News SEGA Seeks 1 Billion Yen In Damages From Developer Of Mobile RPG 'Memento Mori'
Allegations of patent infringement
Bank of Innovation — the Japanese developer behind the idle mobile RPG Memento Mori — has received a lawsuit from Sega Corporation, which seeks damages for multiple alleged patent infringements. As reported by Gamesindustry.biz (via the Otaku Research Institute), Sega — obviously most famous for Sonic the...
- Industry
- Sega
- Legal
News Masahiro Sakurai Confirms He's Working On A New Game
But what could it be..?
Masahiro Sakurai has just finished premiering the finale video for his YouTube channel, and as part of the presentation, he confirmed he has written a proposal for a brand new game. In explaining why he created the YouTube channel in the first place, Sakurai states that he found himself with very little to do for several...
- Sakurai
- YouTube
- Sora
Wednesday23rd Oct 2024
News Bloodstained: Ritual Of The Night Update 1.6 Now Live, Here's What's Included
Expect fixes and more
Update [Wed 23rd Oct, 2024 00:15 BST]: Update 1.6 for Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night has now officially gone live. It contains some Switch-specific fixes as well as fixes for all platforms. Below is the full rundown, courtesy of the official game website: Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night - Bug Fixes | 1.6 Update Notes...
- Nintendo Switch
- Switch eShop
- Upcoming Releases
Tuesday22nd Oct 2024
News Neo Geo Beat 'Em Up 'Vengeance Hunters' Brings The Fight To Switch Next Week
A pretty pixel art punch up
Developer Nalua Studio revealed its classic side-scrolling beat 'em up Vengeance Hunters earlier this year, and its Switch launch is right around the corner, with this one punching onto the eShop on 28th October. Developed for the Neo Geo, this one will see you playing as one of three unique fighters — the...
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- Switch eShop
- Upcoming Releases
Feature What Pokémon Could Learn From Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom
Ekans of Wisdom
In my first few hours playing Echoes of Wisdom, every new enemy I stumbled across gave me a familiar thrill: Ooh, I haven’t seen that one yet! I can’t wait to have its power! I’d flick through my Echoes, discerning the best one to fight the newbie. A Spark defeated a Hydrozol, a team of Ignizols set a Mothula on fire. And when...
- Features
- Zelda
- Echoes of Wisdom
- Pokemon
Random Creator Of "Mysterious" Zelda: Breath Of The Wild DS Demake Sets The Record Straight
It's just an "old ROM of a project"
A video recently popped up online about a demake of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild for the Nintendo DS. In this demake, you can traverse the land of Hyrule as Link in all of its "low-poly" glory. While it was thought to have been created by a "mysterious Chinese dev", it seems this is not the case. The...
- Random
- Zelda
- Nintendo Switch
- DS
News Hot Patootie! There's A Rocky Horror Show Retro Platformer On The eShop
Come up to the lab and see what's on the slab
Those who have partaken in a Time Warp or two may not have assumed that The Rocky Horror Show was begging for the pixel platformer treatment. But it's happened, it's on the eShop, and it looks... not bad? Developed by FreakZone Games, the fittingly titled The Rocky Horror Show Video Game is now...
- News
- Switch eShop
News Switch Online Offering Trio Of Game Trials
A new round of games for subscribers
Nintendo has announced its latest Switch Online trials for the US and Europe, and this time subscribers get to check out three titles. Between 23rd - 30th October in the US, you'll be able to try out A Little To The Left, Cursed to Golf and Vampire Survivors. As part of this, Nintendo will also be offering...
- Nintendo Switch
- Switch Online
- Nintendo
Random Movie Star James McAvoy Says His Favourite Game Is Secret Of Mana
Fine taste
Scottish movie star James McAvoy, arguably best known for his role as Charles Xavier in the X-Men movies, is currently doing the press rounds for his new psychological horror thriller 'Speak No Evil' and during a recent promo event was asked to name his favourite game. Appearing on an episode of 'Hot Ones' Versus with Mackenzie Davis,...
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- Super Nintendo
- Square Enix
News HAL Laboratory's Lovely Physics Puzzler 'Part Time UFO' Has Been Delisted On Mobile
Switch version is still available
The mobile version of HAL Laboratory's Part Time UFO has been delisted from storefronts as of today, the game's official Twitter has announced. But don't worry, the Switch version isn't going anywhere. Shared on Bluesky by AK, Part Time UFO's original mobile release is no longer available to download on mobile...
- Nintendo Switch
- Mobile
- HAL
News Metal Slug Tactics Rolls Out On Switch Next Month
With a physical release inbound
After much waiting, publisher Dotemu and developer Leikir Studio have today announced that Metal Slug Tactics will be blasting onto Switch on 5th November. Initially revealed at E3 (yep, that's how long ago it was) back in 2021, Metal Slug's tactical treatment has seen a couple of delays over the past three years,...
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- Switch eShop
- Upcoming Releases
News Let's Do The Time Warp In This New 'Tetris Forever' Trailer
It's just a block to the left
Tetris Forever is scheduled to release on the Nintendo Switch on 12th November 2024, and in the latest trailer for the new Gold Master Series entry from Digital Eclipse, we get a fresh new look at the title's 'Tetris Time Warp' mode. Made exclusively for this new release, Time Warp is a singleplayer and multiplayer...
- Nintendo Switch
- Upcoming Releases
- Switch eShop
News Indie "Masterpiece" Neva Scores A Physical Switch Release, Pre-Orders Live
Arriving March 2025
Following last week's successful release of the new indie game Neva, Devolver Digital has now confirmed a Switch physical release is on the way. It will be released on 14th March 2025, with pre-orders now live on sites like Amazon. There are two options up for grabs - a standard version including a game cartridge and a deluxe...
- Nintendo Switch
- Upcoming Releases
- Indies
Poll Sonic X Shadow Generations Is Out This Week, Will You Be Getting It?
Join Shadow in a whole new campaign
Sega's new release Sonic X Shadow Generations is out this week and reviews for the games are now rolling in. As we've already mentioned, we haven't received a code for the Switch release just yet, but we'll be delivering our verdict as soon as possible. So far, this updated outing with a new campaign seems to...
- Polls
- Sonic
- Sonic the Hedgehog
- Nintendo Switch
- Switch eShop
News LEGO Horizon Adventures Goes Gold Ahead Of November Release
All the bricks are in place
Guerrilla Games has announced that LEGO Horizon Adventures has now gone gold ahead of its expected release on the Switch, PS5, and Windows on 14th November 2024. You ought to know what that means by now, but for those who perhaps don't, going gold essentially means that core development has been completed and the game...
- Nintendo Switch
- Upcoming Releases