Opinion My Pokopia Towns Look Terrible, But That's Okay
Embracing the Muk
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- Nintendo
- Pokémon
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Video 15 Exciting Games Coming To Switch 1 & 2 In May 2026
Indiana Jones, Yoshi, and more!
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- Nintendo Switch
- Nintendo Switch 2
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Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (2nd May)
Goin' shopping
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- Talking Point
- Nintendo Switch
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Polls
News Melty Blood: Twi-Lumina Announced For Switch 1 & 2, Out "Early 2027"
"Type Lumina is back and better than ever"
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- Nintendo Switch
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Opinion My Pokopia Towns Look Terrible, But That's Okay
Embracing the Muk
Around the 35-hour mark, I finally rolled credits on Pokémon Pokopia. As anyone who's made it to the end will tell you, it's a bittersweet experience. I watched those closing animations play out with a tear in my eye, thinking about how far I'd come, how much my Ditto had grown, and how much my towns had evolved since I first set...
- Opinion
- Features
- Nintendo
- Pokémon
- Nintendo Switch 2
Video 15 Exciting Games Coming To Switch 1 & 2 In May 2026
Indiana Jones, Yoshi, and more!
May is somehow here already, and holy flippity-flop, is it a busy one for Switch and Switch 2 games! The big first-party headliner this month is Yoshi and the Mysterious Book, but we've also got Indiana Jones and the Great Circle excavating its way onto the Switch 2. Later, Atari's Bubsy 4D will make its debut, while...
- Videos
- Nintendo Switch
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Upcoming Releases
Guide Shopping For Retro Nintendo Grails In Madrid
The game in Spain
Madrid is one of my favourite cities, overflowing with architectural intrigue, delightful cultural experiences, and brimming with the kind of sunlight that makes you feel like basking outside in the park with a handheld and a cool drink. While the city is known for many things, one of its remarkable (and largely unsung) features...
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- Features
- Nintendo
- Retro
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (2nd May)
Goin' shopping
Greetings, humans. Well, it's been a slightly quieter week, mostly likely due to the fact that it's Golden Week over in Japan, so many folks will be taking a much-needed break. Still, there have been some interesting stories, so let's go through a few of them here. First up, it seems the streaming release date for The Super Mario...
- Features
- Talking Point
- Nintendo Switch
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Polls
News The Live-Action Zelda Movie Is Coming To IMAX
Bigger and better
The live-action Legend of Zelda movie is due out in cinemas on 7th May 2027, and it's now been officially revealed as part of IMAX's blockbuster slate next year. This update was shared in IMAX's Q1 2026 Corporation Earnings Conference Call. As you can see in the official slide, the Sony Pictures release will be joined in IMAX...
- Zelda
- Nintendo
- Sony
- Zelda Movie
News Melty Blood: Twi-Lumina Announced For Switch 1 & 2, Out "Early 2027"
"Type Lumina is back and better than ever"
At EVO Japan this weekend, developer French Bread and publisher Aniplex lifted the lid on Melty Blood: Twi-Lumina with a special teaser trailer. It's currently locked in for an "early 2027" release and will be available for the Switch and Switch 2. Here's some official PR, which notes how the existing 2D...
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Nintendo Switch
- Upcoming Releases
News Pac-Man Is Getting A New Animated Short Series, Here's The Official Teaser Trailer
Get ready for an a-mazing adventure!
If May wasn't already busy enough, Bandai Namco is currently celebrating "PAC-MAY" - a month-long birthday celebration of the iconic video game character Pac-Man. The fun has kicked off this week with the first teaser trailer video of the "Pac-Man: Snack Breaks" animated short series, created in partnership with...
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- Bandai Namco
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Nintendo Switch
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News EA Sports Madden NFL 27 Is On Its Way To Switch 2
"Coming soon"
A game page for a Switch 2 version of EA Sports Madden NFL 27 has appeared on the eShop and Nintendo website. The official description reveals it's "coming this August", with the eShop listing seemingly narrowing down the estimated release date to 14th August 2026. The same listing estimates the file size on the hybrid platform to be...
- Nintendo Switch 2
- EA
- Upcoming Releases
News SEGA Genesis / Mega Drive LEGO Console Set Launches June 2026
Level up your collection
Following a new Animal Crossing set announcement, LEGO and SEGA have officially revealed a "Sega Genesis Console" set. Set 40926 is officially described as a "highly detailed model" bringing together the best of creativity and a love for retro gaming. If the Mega Drive is more your thing, you can also customise this...
- LEGO
- SEGA
- Upcoming Releases
Friday1st May 2026
News Final Fantasy VII Director Has Already Completed "Over 40 Full Playthroughs" Of The Third Game
Completed it, mate
Final Fantasy VII fans are eagerly awaiting news on the upcoming final instalment in the remake trilogy, but if you're worried or anxious about the status of its development, then a recent comment from director Naoki Hamaguchi might bring you peace of mind. We recently interviewed Hamaguchi-san and asked how the third game is...
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Final Fantasy
- Upcoming Releases
News Tomodachi Life: Living The Dream 'Welcome Version' Demo Receives Another Update
Nintendo has improved the gameplay experience
It's not every day Nintendo rolls out a patch for a demo, but it's actually released another one for the Switch's new social sim Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream. This bumps the "Welcome Version" up to Version 1.0.2, following an update at the end of March. So, if you are still playing this demo, expect...
- Nintendo Switch
- Tomodachi Life
- Nintendo
- Updates
- Demos
News POKEBOOK Is Taking You Back To Kanto For Pokémon's 30th Anniversary Year
"The Unofficial Companion: Generation 1"
The latest addition to Ninty Media's growing library of quality gaming tomes is around the corner, with Pokebook now live on Kickstarter and aiming for delivery this August. Focusing on Gen 1 Pokémon games and coinciding with the series' 30th anniversary year, this hardcover book is the first in Ninty...
- Books
- Pokemon
- Kickstarter
News New Strategy RPG 'Brigandine: Abyss' Is Coming To Switch 2 This August
Update: It appears to be getting a proper physical release
[Sun 15th Feb, 2026 05:55 GMT]: The Switch 2 is getting another strategy RPG, with NIS America this week announcing it's teamed up with Happinet to publish Brigandine: Abyss - a "brand-new entry" in the storied franchise. It's due out at some point in 2026 and features a completely...
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Upcoming Releases
News Godzilla Minus One Director Puts Star Fox Puppet Mystery To Bed, Once & For All
Time Extension Update: Takashi Yamazaki, the person who created the puppets, has now waded in
When looking at videos and photos from the marketing campaign for the 1993 SNES classic Star Fox, one question comes up time and again: "What happened to the puppets used in the game's marketing?" It's a question, we admit, we've been curious about here at Time Extension...
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- Nintendo
Round Up The Previews Are In For Indiana Jones And The Great Circle (Switch 2)
Here's what the critics think
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle is arguably the best Indiana Jones adventure in years, and if you missed the original release, you'll soon have a chance to pick it up on the Switch 2. Ahead of Indy's return this month, the previews for the Nintendo version of MachineGames are now rolling in. If you haven't already...
- Round Up
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Indiana Jones
- Upcoming Releases
News Final Fantasy VII Rebirth's Internal Resolution Detailed For Switch 2
DLSS doing some heavy lifting
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth is storming toward its 3rd June 2026 release date for the Switch 2, and if you want to sample the game ahead of time, there's a free demo available on the eShop right now. Chances are, then, that you've already seen how the game holds up from a visual and performance point of view, either from...
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Final Fantasy
- Upcoming Releases
Guide Upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 Games & Accessories For May & June 2026
May oui
As we slide into the middle of the year, James Bond might have slipped from his May release on Switch 2, but we've got both Indiana Jones and T. Yoshisaur Munchakoopas whipping their way to us this month, plus a bevvy of physical releases, large and small, across Switches 1 and 2. Square Enix has a double helping of games to follow in June,...
- Guides
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Upcoming Releases
- Nintendo Switch
News Animal Crossing's Timmy & Tommy Are Getting Their Own LEGO Set This August
Gone fishing
Here's a cute little Nintendo Today! announcement we weren't expecting: a brand new LEGO Animal Crossing set featuring our favourite tanuki nephew duo, Timmy & Tommy. Arriving on 1st August, Timmy & Tommy’s Fun Day Out will cost $59.99 / £54.99 and features the pair fishing on a red bridge together. It's pretty adorable! The set...
- Nintendo
- LEGO
- Animal Crossing
News Resident Evil Requiem Director Breaks Down Players' Camera Preferences
First or third, make your choice
Resident Evil Requiem is quite unique in that it allows players to choose whether they experience the game in first or third-person. In fact, you can experiment quite a bit with it, utilising different perspectives depending on whether you're playing as Leon Kennedy or Grace Ashcroft. According to developer Koshi...
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Resident Evil
"Rebirth is significantly different"
Mere months after the launch of Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade on Switch 2, Square Enix is following up with a port of its sequel, Rebirth, in June. It's an impressive accomplishment given that the development team is also knee-deep in producing the third and final entry in the trilogy. The...
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- Interviews
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Final Fantasy
- Square Enix
News Move Over, Indy - This New Game Boy Color Indie Wants Some 'Fortune & Glory'
Ah, rats
The release of Indiana Jones and the Great Circle on Switch 2 has us here at Nintendo Life Towers cracking out our 4K discs for a cheeky rewatch. A little righteous swashbuckling and fantastical archaeology in these troubled times is just what the doctor ordered. However, there's another treasure-hunting game that caught our eye recently,...
- Game Boy
- Retro
- Upcoming Releases
- Kickstarter
And a "sneak peek" of The Mandalorian and Grogu
The annual Star Wars Day celebrations are almost here, and to join in on the fun, Epic's free-to-play Fortnite will be dropping all sorts of themed content throughout the month of May. "Starting May 1, hundreds of these islands will go live and Fortnite will be the only place where you can come...
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Fortnite
- Star Wars
- Updates
Time Extension "There was no such word as 'localisation.' They were just calling it 'text translation.'"
If you happened to play a lot of Capcom games in the '90s and early 2000s, there's a high probability you may have seen Takuya "Tom" Shiraiwa's name scroll across your screen at some point in the past. Though we're willing to bet that you never really paid it...
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- Features
- Capcom
News New 'BOXBOY! + BOXGIRL!' Rating Spotted In Taiwan
But is it for a Switch 2 version?
The ratings board is at it again, and this time it's for a Nintendo-published title. But there's a little bit of confusion as to what it actually means. Resetera user --R has spotted a rating for Hal Laboratory's BOXBOY! + BOXGIRL! in Taiwan (via Knoebel on Bl
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Nintendo Switch
Quiz How Well Do You Remember April's Gaming News? Our Quiz Of The Month
April fools me once...
Our monthly quiz for April on 1st May? What is this madness?? Worry not, you haven't travelled back in time. The joy of calendars means that our monthly quiz for April's gaming news is coming in a day later than you might expect — but hey, it's good to push all that knowledge into your long-term memory. We are back with...
- Quizzes
- Nintendo
News Final Fantasy XIV Online Director Confirms Mouse And Keyboard Support For Switch 2 Version
Joy-Con 2 mouse controls also confirmed
Final Fantasy XIV Online was finally announced for the Switch 2 last week, and if you want to experience this popular MMORPG with mouse and keyboard controls on Nintendo's new hybrid platform, you can! Game director Naoki Yoshida (aka Yoshi-P) confirmed this during a recent chat with the press at this year's...
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Final Fantasy
- Square Enix
- Upcoming Releases
Thursday30th Apr 2026
News The C64 And ZX Spectrum Are Being Reimagined As Nintendo-Style Clamshell Handhelds
Time Extension "Takes inspiration from some of the most successful gaming handhelds of the past"
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
- C64
- ZX Spectrum
- Emulation
- Emulation Handhelds
News Animal Crossing: New Horizons 3.0.3 Patch Notes - Switch 2 And Switch Updates And Fixes
Download it now
Animal Crossing: New Horizons received a special Animal Crossing anniversary update earlier this month, adding a leaf statue to the game. Now, Nintendo has released Version 3.0.3, which makes this same item available for purchase from the Nook Shopping furniture catalog. It means even if you didn't already have it, you can now see...
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Nintendo Switch
- Animal Crossing
- Nintendo
- Updates
News Super Mario Galaxy 2 Updated To Version 1.4.0, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
A new story has been added
Following a patch in February, Nintendo has today rolled out a new update for Super Mario Galaxy 2 on the Switch. Surprisingly, this patch includes not just fixes but also a "new story" for the game's storybook. You can see how to access it in the official patch notes below. Here's the full rundown of Version 1.4.0 via...
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Nintendo Switch
- Super Mario
- Nintendo
- Updates
"We haven't scaled back or cut content"
The Switch 2 has already had its fair share of ports that would have felt impossible on the previous console, and next month, another is joining the ranks. After launching on Xbox back in 2024 before whipping up a PS5 release the following year, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle is bringing fortune and glory...
- Features
- Interviews
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Upcoming Releases
- Indiana Jones
News Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes Of An Elusive Age - Definitive Edition Has Been Rated For Switch 2
Will the hero return?
Ahead of Dragon Quest Day next month, it looks like another entry in the series could be on the way to the Switch 2. A new classification for a Switch 2 version of Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age - Definitive Edition has popped up on the classification board in Taiwan. This 'S' version of the title made its debut...
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Dragon Quest
- Square Enix
Preview 007 First Light: A Full Debrief After 3 Hours with IO's New James Bond Game
Push Square Shaken, not stirred
MISSION SUMMARY: London. A stone’s throw from King’s Cross. Crowds were too busy taking photos of Platform 9¾, so the setting was suitably discreet. The only potential threat: a Tube Strike on the same day. The briefing was succinct. Hands-on with 007 First Light, a new training simulation developed by IO Interactive. I...
- IO Interactive
- PS5
- 007 First Light
- Previews
- Features
News Dbrand Claims Its New Joy-Con Holder Is More Comfortable Than A Pro Controller
Well, we appreciate the enthusiasm
Accessory manufacturer dbrand has launched a new controller holder for Switch 2 that it claims is more comfortable than a Pro Controller. It's essentially a plastic case in which to fit your Joy-Con 2 controllers, kinda like the 'JoyVerse' grip from JSAUX, except this one seems to have some sort of hinge to allow...
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Accessories
Random Gamer Buys Dodgy Copy Of Pragmata And Breaks Their Switch 2
Be careful, folks
If you're in the market for a new game – specifically a brand-new release, mind you – and fancy bagging yourself a cheeky discount, just be careful. A gamer over on ResetEra by the username 'jokkir' unfortunately found out the hard way by purchasing Pragmata via a Warehouse Deal on Amazon. After inserting the cartridge into...
- Random
- Nintendo Switch 2
Preview Indy's Still In Whip-Cracking Shape As MachineGames Squeezes Mileage From Switch 2
Indy world
Despite being a huge fan of the Indiana Jones film trilogy (what a relief that they stopped after three and never made another Indy film again), I missed The Great Circle when it first launched on Xbox in 2024 and then on PS5 in 2025. So yes, I was more than a little excited when Bethesda and MachineGames popped up at last year's Gamescom...
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- First Impressions
- Hands On
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Indiana Jones
PSA Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Adds Another Free Character To The Roster
Update: Captain Majima has arrived
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds has been adding new characters to the roster on a regular basis, and this week sees the arrival of Captain Majima. This free DLC character, as seen in Like A Dragon: Pirate Yakuza In Hawaii, will be made available on 29th April 2026. Starting 30th April 2026, there'll also be a festival,...
- Sonic
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Nintendo Switch
- Yakuza
- Updates
News Monopoly: Star Wars Heroes Vs. Villains Brings A Galactic Showdown To Switch 1 & 2 This June
Update: Gameplay trailer released
[Wed 18th Mar, 2026 05:55 GMT]: If you like Monopoly and also happen to be a fan of Star Wars, you might want to be on the lookout for this new Ubisoft-published title, Monopoly: Star Wars Heroes vs. Villains. This new crossover will be arriving for the Switch 1 and 2 on 11th June 2026 (as well as multiple other...
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Nintendo Switch
- Switch eShop
- Star Wars
- Monopoly
News Tales Of Eternia Remastered Switch Rating Surfaces Online
Bandai Namco isn't slowing down
It looks like the PEGI ratings board may have revealed the return of Tales of Eternia ahead of schedule. A new rating has temporarily appeared on the classification website for "Tales of Eternia Remastered" on the Nintendo Switch. The publisher is listed as Bandai Namco Entertainment Europe, and attached to the...
- Nintendo Switch
- Bandai Namco
Japanese Charts No Amount Of Sci-Fi Shooting Can Trouble Tomodachi Life
Hughdunnit?
This week's Japanese charts are in from Famitsu, and despite some newbies on the scene, nothing has been able to shake Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream. Yep, Nintendo's weird little life sim is still comfortably ahead of the competition, adding another 178,533 copies to its name in the region. Pokopia sneaks into second, leaving the...
- Japanese Charts
- Nintendo Switch
- Nintendo Switch 2
News Zach Cregger's 'Resident Evil' Movie Gets Its First Teaser Trailer
"I'm in like a seriously f***ed up situation right now"
Resident Evil, the new movie adaptation from director Zach Cregger (Barbarian, Weapons) has received its first teaser trailer ahead of its release on 18th September 2026. Starring Austin Abrams (Weapons, The Walking Dead) in the lead role, Resident Evil is the latest attempt to adapt Capcom's...
- Movies
- Resident Evil
News 'The Immortal John Triptych' Looks Utterly Absurd, And We're Here For It
Launching on Switch 1 & 2 later this year
Fancy a trip back to The Renaissance? Then The Immortal John Triptych might be just what you're looking for when it arrives on Switch and Switch 2 later this year. From the mind of developer Joe Richardson, this new collection brings together three absurd adventures in one package: Four Last Things, The...
- Nintendo Switch
- Switch eShop
- Upcoming Games
Nintendo Download 30th April (North America)
Constance! Mullet Madjack! This Is Fine!
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 2 eShop - Highlights: Bandit Trap (PM Studios, 30th...
- Nintendo Download
- Nintendo Switch
- North America
News 'Haneda Girl' Is A New 2D Action-Platformer From The 'Narita Boy' Dev
And it looks bloomin' awesome
If you're a fan of the trippy, cyberpunk-inspired 2D game Narita Boy, then developer Studio Koba has a new title that might be worth investigating. Haneda Girl launches on the Switch eShop on 7th May 2026 and is a pretty drastic departure from Koba's previous title, though there's definitely some of the same DNA...
- Nintendo Switch
- Switch eShop
- Upcoming Releases
Wednesday29th Apr 2026
Ah, thanks?
In case you missed it when it was announced in February, Bethesda has this week released "physical" versions of Fallout 4: Anniversary Edition and The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Anniversary Edition for Switch 2. The catch is they're not actually proper physical releases. In fact, they're not even being distributed as game-key cards...
- Reminders
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Bethesda
"I don't know how to save the channel, I don't know if I can"
A popular Pokémon YouTube channel called 'PokéNational Geographic' is no more after a series of copyright strikes from Nintendo. Channel creator Elious delivered the new himself (thanks, Kotaku), confirming in a video posted on 26th April that he has 7 days before the channel is gone...
- Nintendo
- Nintendo of America
- Pokemon
- Legal
Round Up The Previews Are In For Final Fantasy VII Rebirth's Switch 2 Port
Here's what the critics think
As we get closer to June, Square Enix is gearing up for the release of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth on the Switch 2. The previews, which were limited to handheld mode, have now gone live alongside the demo release. As many already know what to expect from the game, the focus here is mostly on how the title runs on...
- Round Up
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Final Fantasy
- Square Enix
- Upcoming Releases
Review Constance (Switch) - A Beautiful Metroidvania With Something To Say
Constance craving
The idea of an indie Metroidvania exploring mental illness has become a bit of a cliche. The past decade has seen successes in the genre like the Hollow Knight and Ori games, as well as titles like Celeste that manifest their main character’s mental journey through their mechanics. Constance owes a lot to every game listed above,...
- Reviews
- Switch eShop
News Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection Update Out Now, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
"Krossplay is here!"
When the Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection arrived last October, one feature missing was cross-platform online play. Now, in a new update today, Digital Eclipse has added Krossplay. It will be "off" by default, but can be activated in the online options. Due to technical limitations, Mortal Kombat Trilogy isn't available for...
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Nintendo Switch
- Mortal Kombat
- Updates
News Final Fantasy VII Trilogy Director Says Part 3's Development Is "On Time And On Schedule"
"We know many fans are eagerly waiting"
Although the focus this week is on the Switch 2 version of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, Square Enix has also been busy with the third entry. We heard earlier this year how Part 3 now has an official title, and more recently, director Naoki Hamaguchi spoke about how this chapter was progressing very smoothly...
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Final Fantasy
- Square Enix
- Upcoming Releases
News Want To Make Your Own 3D Zelda Dungeons? This N64 Love Letter On Steam Is For You
Temple Maker 64 is developed by one person
We're baffled that, somehow, Nintendo hasn't given us a proper Zelda dungeon maker. No, the Chamber Dungeon in Link's Awakening on Switch doesn't quite scratch the itch. So thank goodness for indie developers, huh? Temple Maker 64 (spotted via Dexerto) is looking to fill that gap with a specific chunky N64...
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- N64
