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Hands On Super Mario RPG Is The Most Faithful Remake We've Ever Played
A legendary star
Take a look at any Best Super NES RPG list and you’ll see a veritable bounty of genre favourites. Chrono Trigger. Final Fantasy VI. EarthBound. Terranigma. Dragon Quest V. The fact that Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars
News Wario's New Voice Actor Seems To Be Confirmed
It's hardly a surprise
Update: We've finally got an official confirmation and yes - Kevin Afghani is the voice of Wario! Find out more in the latest post: <related ids="157902"> Original article: Wario's new voice actor for WarioWare: Move It! seems to have been confirmed and the answer is just as we all expected. Yes, it looks like the...
Guide Upcoming Nintendo Switch Games And Accessories For November And December 2023
Mario! Wario! Pokémon DLC!
We're very much at the business end of the year now, with plenty of top games heading our way and tempting us into a holiday purchase. We've been busy rounding up our usual selection of games headed to retail in the coming weeks, including some highlights picked by us as well as lots of other games and accessories that...
Round Up The Reviews Are In For WarioWare: Move It!
Minty fresh or garlic breath?
We are rapidly approaching the release date of WarioWare: Move It! on 3rd November, and today we have had a chance to see what the critics made of the latest in Nintendo's chaotic party series. Here at Nintendo Life, we had a great time with this one and granted it an 8/10 in our review. While we thought that Move It...
News My Time At Sandrock Director Promotes Switch Port And Announces Portia Update
"We oversee the entire process"
Ahead of My Time at Sandrock's launch on November 2nd, 2023 (that's tomorrow at the time of writing), publisher PM Studios has released a short video featuring the game's director, Xu Zhi of Pathea Games, promoting the release and the studio's work in porting the game to Switch, as well as a planned Switch performance...
News Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Booster Course Pass Wave 6 Speeds Onto Switch Next Week
DK Mountain finally drives into view
Start your engines, folks, because the sixth wave of DLC for Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is bringing eight additional courses and four new characters our way on 9th November — that's next week! As always, the additions will be available for all those who have an active Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pass...
News Point-And-Click Horror 'Deep Sleep' Will Bring You Nightmares In 2024
Nighty night
Publisher Armor Games Studios has announced that it is bringing Deep Sleep: Labyrinth of the Forsaken to the Nintendo Switch in 2024. Boasting stylish pixel art visuals and traditional point-and-click gameplay, the scriptwelder-developed title stars Amy, who must venture into dream worlds to discover the mystery of her dead brother...
Exclusive Gorgeous New 'Snufkin: Melody Of Moominvalley' Trailer Confirms Switch Release
Coming next year, we speak to developer Hyper Games
First revealed in March last year, at the time we hoped that the nebulous phrase "PC and consoles" included our favourite Nintendo system, and today we can exclusively confirm that, yes, musical adventure Snufkin: Melody of Moominvalley is coming to Switch in Q1 2024 (alongside all those other...
News The First Review For WarioWare: Move It! Is In
What's the verdict?
This week marks the arrival of WarioWare: Move It! on the Nintendo Switch. This latest entry in the long-running series sees Wario and the gang take on 200 lightning-fast microgames. The gameplay in this one requires you to hold the Joy-Con and then move your body about in all sorts of ways to complete tasks. The first review...
Exclusive 'Snakebird Complete' Brings Two Addictive Puzzlers To Switch Next Month
Together with new features
Do you like snakes? Do you like birds? If you answered both questions with a resounding "Oh boy, do I!", then we have a little treat for you. Originally released on Steam to positive reception, Snakebird and Snakebird Primer are now being smushed together into one comprehensive package called Snakebird Complete, and we...
News A New Roguelike Story Campaign Is Joining The Fight In Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2
Plus, additional season pass fighters announced
We are just about a week away from the digital release of Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2 on 7th November and publisher GameMill Entertainment has today revealed a handful of additional game modes that will be stepping into the ring from launch. Chief among these is the all-new roguelike story campaign,...
News Toby Fox Shares Deltarune Development Update: "No More Waiting For Chapter 5"
"Chapter 3 is nearing completion"
As part of the Halloween celebrations today, Undertale creator Toby Fox has provided a brand new update on the status of Deltarune Chapter 3,4 and 5 - revealing the there'll be "no more waiting" for the fifth chapter. The "new strategy" is to instead focus on putting Deltarune out for purchase once Chapter 4 is...
News Surprise! The 3DS Is Getting A Brand New Physical Release Next Week
VBlank's Shakedown: Hawaii returns
Just when we thought the 3DS generation had finally come to an end, another company goes and announces a new physical release. This time it's a hard copy version of VBlank's Shakedown: Hawaii title. This game will be arriving next week on 6th November with pre-orders open on the same day. It will be priced at...
Video Wario Side-By-Side Voice Comparison (New VA & Charles Martinet)
Go on, have a listen
In case you missed it, Charles Martinet will also be replaced in the upcoming WarioWare: Move It! Switch release. Nintendo World Report got a direct response from Nintendo at the time, confirming Charles would "not" be involved in this game or Super Mario Bros. Wonder. While we know Kevin Afghani is now the voice of Mario and...
News Level-5 To Celebrate 25th Anniversary With Release Date Announcements
Scheduled to take place next month
Following on from the premiere of multiple Level-5 game trailers in September, today marks the 25th anniversary of the Japanese publisher and developer known for series like Professor Layton, Yo-kai Watch, and Inazuma Eleven. As part of this celebration, it's apparently planning to reveal "release dates" for...
News Disney Dreamlight Valley Will No Longer Be Free-To-Play When It Leaves Early Access In December
Will stay paid "for the foreseeable future"
After being in early access for the past year, Gameloft has today revealed that Disney Dreamlight Valley will be officially launching on 5th December. There is one small change to the proceedings, however, as the publisher announced that the title will "will not make the transition to be a free-to-play...
News PowerWash Simulator's Back To The Future DLC Blasts Onto Switch Next Month
Great Scott!
After being teased last month, FuturLab and Square Enix have now given us a little more information on the upcoming team-up between PowerWash Simulator and Back to the Future, confirming that the DLC will be heading our way on 16th November — not too big of a time jump, then. This DLC pack will set you back £6.49 / $7.99 / €7.99...
News 'The Meating' Is A Brand New NES Game Heading To Kickstarter Today
Prime cut
Retro specialist Mega Cat Studios has announced The Meating, a brand new NES title that's heading to Kickstarter today. With a projected release in Q1 2024, The Meating features puzzle-platforming gameplay across over 40 unique stages. You'll play as a 'ghost minotaur', whose mission is to 'to put his meat back together' and figure out...
News Hogwarts Legacy Physical & Digital Switch Release Will Require 8GB "Day 1" Update
"Cartridge size is approximately 7 GB"
Earlier in October, Nintendo reconfirmed Hogwarts Legacy would be coming to Nintendo Switch on 14th November 2023. Now, in a new update, Warner Bros. Games has revealed there'll be a "Day 1" patch for both the physical and digital versions, requiring players to download an additional 8 GB. This information was...
News SNES Racer Series Top Gear Is Being Revived As A Switch Collection In 2024
Includes crossover with Horizon Chase, Top Racer Crossroads
If you ever played Kemco's Top Gear series, which started out on the Super Nintendo in 1992, you might be interested to know QUByte Interactive has announced it will be bringing a whole collection to the Switch next year on 11th January 2024. And just to clarify, this series obviously has...
News Stylish Roguelite 'Astral Ascent' Is Looking Seriously Slick
Launching next month
After its successful Kickstarter campaign, pixel art roguelite Astral Ascent is now heading to the Nintendo Switch next month on November 14th, 2023. Crafted by developer Hibernian Workshop, the game ha
News The King Of Fighters XIII Global Match Gets A New Trailer Ahead Of Launch
The fight begins this November
SNK is launching The King of Fighters XIII Global Match on the Nintendo Switch next month, and to remind everyone, it's now released a new trailer. This title was originally announced in April of this year with an update in August confirming this version would arrive on 16th November 2023. When it is finally released,...
News Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door Has Already Been Rated For Switch
It's arriving at some point in 2024
In case you somehow missed it, the highly-praised GameCube exclusive Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door is making a return on the Switch at some point next year. In an update, it's been revealed the turn-based RPG has now been rated in both Brazil and Korea - suggesting everything is running on schedule. The...
News New Dragon Quest X Offline Trailer Uploads Reignite Localisation Rumours
"Stay tuned (hopefully)"
If you've been wanting a localised version of Dragon Quest X Offline, an announcement could potentially be on the horizon. As highlighted by Gematsu, Square Enix has uploaded PlayStation and Steam trailers for an Asian release of DQXO for Spring 2024, which has led to speculation of a Western localisation following. There...
News Spirittea Blends Stardew Valley With Studio Ghibli On Switch In November
Spirittea-d Away
Publisher No More Robots has announced that cosy rural life RPG Spirittea will be launching on Switch, PC, and Xbox (along with Game Pass) on 13th November 2023 after a long development cycle. Developed by Cheesemaster Games, Spirittea has been in development since at least 2020, and brews up a mix of Stardew Valley, Studio...
Video WarioWare: Move It! Gets A Three Minute Overview Trailer
Update: Now in English!
Update [Wed 25th Oct, 2023 15:25 BST]: Nintendo has now released the trailer in English, showcasing the location, characters, and many of the microgames you'll be encountering in WarioWare: Move It! on 3rd November. Embracing the traditional craziness of the series by mixing weird minigames and nods to Nintendo's history and...
Exclusive Born Of Bread Brings A Slice Of Paper Mario-Style Action To Switch This December
New trailer fresh out of the oven
We have loved the look of Paper Mario-inspired RPG Born of Bread ever since we first laid eyes on it. We loved it still when we recently went hands-on with the game's first three hours, and that love will be continuing before the year is out as developer WildArts Studio and publisher Dear Villagers have shared that...
News Composer World Is The Spiritual Successor To Mario Paint Composer We've Dreamed Of
And it's out this week on Switch
Composer World is a music writing game which is the spiritual successor to Mario Paint Composer for PC and Mac, and it's out on Switch tomorrow, 25th October 2023 for $19.99 / £16.99. Not only is it the spiri
News Yu Suzuki's Rail Shooter 'Air Twister' Is Full Of Unlockable Features In New Trailer
Out next month
Ys Net's Air Twister, the once-Apple Arcade exclusive rail shooter from veteran game developer Yu Suzuki, dropped a brand new trailer last week showcasing a myriad of features which will be included in the game at launch. Swooping onto Switch on 10th November, you'll be able to unlock additional modes by acquiring stars and tickets...
News Star Wars: Dark Forces Remaster Blasts Onto Switch Next February
Somehow, Dark Forces returned...
After being announced back in August, Nightdive Studios and Lucasfilm Games have today revealed that Star Wars: Dark Forces Remaster will be blasting its way onto Switch next year on 28th February 2024. Originally released on MS-DOS and Apple Macintosh in 1995, this remaster will see you taking on the role of Kyle...
News Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1 To Fix A "Number Of Issues" Post-Launch
Konami confirms
If you're planning on picking up the Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1 for the Switch this week, just so you know, there will apparently be a "number of issues" at launch. This information comes from Konami (via IGN), with the Japanese game company promising to fix these issues with some post-launch updates. It's not clear...
News 'Worldless' Mixes Metroidvania Exploration And Innovative Combat On Switch Next Month
Turn-based-meets-real-time
Publisher Thunderful has today given us a closer look at the innovative combat system behind the upcoming metroidvania Worldless and we must say, we are rather intrigued. Developed by Noname and set to release on Switch on 21st November, Worldless is a 2D adventure platformer with some immediately eye-catching visuals and...
News Enchanted Portals Conjures Cuphead-Like 2D Platforming On Switch This Week
Update #2: Coming to Europe tomorrow and North America next week
Update #2 [Mon 23rd Oct, 2023 12:00 BST]: Publisher Perp Games has announced the final (final) Switch release date for Cuphead-like 2D platformer Enchanted Portals. The game will now be heading to the European eShop on 24th October and will come to North America on 1st November. This...
News Disney Dreamlight Valley Dev Shares Update About "Cozy Edition" Launch
Includes some "slight delays"
Back in August, it was revealed the free-to-play title Disney Dreamlight Valley would be receiving a physical release on all platforms including the Nintendo Switch. The development team has now issued an update on its social channels, revealing how there have been some "slight delays" to the release timing of the...
News Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1 Hololive VTuber Collab Teased
Update: Mori Calliope stars in an official rap video
Update [Sat 21st Oct, 2023 05:00 BST]: Konami has now revealed the collaboration and it is Mori Calliope in an official Metal Gear rap video titled 'Sneaking'. You can check it out above. Original article [Wed 18th Oct, 2023 06:45 BST]: The release of the Metal Gear
News It Looks Like Robocop: Rogue City Has Been Quietly Cancelled On Switch
Gone rogue
Last year, published Nacon announced RoboCop: Rogue City, a first-person shooter based on the iconic cyberpunk franchise with veteran actor Peter Weller reprising his role for the title. Now, however, with the game heading for release on November 2nd, 2023 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC, it looks like the Nintendo Switch...
Guide Where To Buy Super Mario Bros. Wonder On Switch
Best deals and cheapest prices
After more than a decade, Nintendo has finally treated us to a brand new entry in the company's iconic series of 2D Mario titles. Introducing Super Mario Bros. Wonder! The game is now available on Nintendo Switch and there are plenty of options available at retail. Below, we're tracking all the best deals and cheapest...
News The Walking Dead: Destinies Goes 'What If' On Switch Next Month
A Shane-tatoriship..?
Publisher GameMill Entertainment has announced that The Walking Dead: Destinies will launch digitally on the Nintendo Switch eShop on November 17th, 2023, with a physical edition following in December 2023. A brand new trailer has been released which you can now view on YouTube, but just be aware that it's age-restricted, so...
News Nintendo Takes Action Against Super Mario Bros. Wonder Mod Videos Featuring "Swearing Flowers"
The game hasn't even been released yet
Nintendo is already taking action against leaked Super Mario Bros. Wonder gameplay footage and it reportedly includes mod videos that show the flowers in the game swearing. As highlighted by Eurogamer, a modder known as 'Contendo' decided to create a mod that makes all the flowers in the game swear at Mario...
News Super Mario Bros. Wonder 'Framed Art Print' Up For Grabs At Nintendo NY's Midnight Launch
"While supplies last"
If you're planning on attending Nintendo New York's midnight launch celebration for Super Mario Bros. Wonder this week, there will be some special items up for grabs. Apart from the game itself, Nintendo's store will also be offering a special "framed art print" of Super Mario Bros. Wonder that you can display. It's limited to...
Hands On Born Of Bread Is A Cut Above Other Paper Mario-Like RPGs
And we knead it
Content warning: The following preview article features an overabundance of bread-based wordplay — those who suffer from chronic pun intolerance should proceed with extreme caution. Nintendo Life takes no responsibility for 'cringuries' or loss of humour. The appetite for a 'true' return of Paper Mario has long been on the lips...
News Super Mario Bros. Wonder Devs Used The 3D Mario Games As Inspiration
"2D Mario games often had the reputation of being unforgiving"
The last two sections of the Super Mario Bros. Wonder 'Ask the Developer' interview are out now for your perusal, but there's one snippet that we thought was particularly interesting. It's no secret that the latest '2D' Mario adventure will be the first in roughly 11 years, which means...
Round Up The Reviews Are In For Super Mario Bros. Wonder
But how wonderful can it really be?
We are just days away from the release of Super Mario Bros. Wonder on 20th October and it is time to see what the critics think of the plumber's latest foray into the 2D world. This one has felt like a long time coming, with the build-up to its release showcasing a fresh visual style, mechanics and even a new...
News Hello Kitty And Friends Happiness Parade Dances Its Way Onto Switch Next Week
Kawaiite interesting
Publisher Rogue Games and developer Dabadu Games have today announced that the rhythm dance game, Hello Kitty and Friends Happiness Parade, will be bringing some cute choreography our way on 26th October. This one will see you teaming up with the titular Kitty and a handful of familiar faces including Kerokerokeroppi,...
News Rollercoaster Tycoon Adventures Deluxe Speeds Onto Switch Next Month
Let's ride
After being revealed back in the hazy days of this summer, Atari has today announced that the deluxe edition of the rollercoaster park management sim, RollerCoaster Tycoon Adventures Deluxe, will be speeding its way onto Switch digitally on 1st November and physically just two days later on 3rd November. There's a brand-new trailer for...
News The First Review For Super Mario Bros. Wonder Is In
What's the verdict?
Update: And now so is ours — check it out below: <related ids="156724"> We're just a couple of short days away from the launch of Nintendo's latest 2D Mario adventure, Super Mario Bros. Wonder, and the hype train is well and truly chugging away at full speed. We've gone hands-on with the game recently and came away...
News Nintendo Website Shares First Look At Hogwarts Legacy On Switch
Pre-orders are now live
Nintendo has reconfirmed the Switch version of Hogwarts Legacy will arrive next month on 14th November 2023. The last update was in May of this year after another delay. Nintendo has now also announced digital pre-orders for this upcoming release are available on the eShop. If you pre-order, you'll receive a bonus Onyx...
News Mario Wonder's New Enemy Animations Explain How Goombas Can Deal Damage
A mushroom with some bite
If you have ever thought even remotely deeply about the reality of the Super Mario universe (which we wouldn't recommend doing, seriously), then you might have bumped up against the most simple of questions: why does Mario get hurt when a Goomba hits him? As it turns out, this is something that Miyamoto was asked back in...
News Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2 Taps Out Of Prior Release Date As Devs Announce Minor Delay
All about adding those finishing touches
Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2 received a surprisingly under-the-radar release date announcement last month of 3rd November, however, it seems that the fighter sequel requires a little more time to warm up before it steps into the ring. The development team has today announced that this release date has been...
News The Mario Movie Had No Influence On Wonder's New Character Designs, Says Developers
"We didn't hear anything about the film's content during development"
We are just days away from the release of Super Mario Bros. Wonder on Switch and, as has become something of a tradition, Nintendo has today released the first two parts of an all-new 'Ask the Developer' interview series about the upcoming game. The conversation covers a range of...