TodayTue, 7th Apr 2020

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  5

  Competition Win Uniqlo's Entire Super Mario 35th Anniversary Range

  UK & Ireland Only

  Yesterday Japanese fashion brand Uniqlo launched their Super Mario 35th Anniversary range of T-Shirts for both adults and kids. The range included 8 adult designs and

  • 59 mins ago
  • Competitions
  • Super Mario
  • Merchandise
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  33

  Talking Point We Should Brace For A Huge Games Industry Knock-On Effect Following The CERO Shutdown

  Down to CERO

  Today's news that Japanese video game rating organisation CERO--that's the 'Computer Entertainment Rating Organization'--is closing temporarily in response the COVID-19 pandemic will likely have far longer lasting repercussions on the video games industry than recent cancellation of annual events such as E3 and GDC. Japan's response to...

  • 1 hour ago
  • Talking Point
  • Features
  • Coronavirus
  • Industry
  • Japan
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  1

  News Pokémon Community Bands Together For Weekly Online Sword And Shield Event

  And you can get involved, too

  Having to stay indoors presents a number of challenges, not least having to deal with an increasing feeling of loneliness as you find yourself staring at the same four walls. Sure, the gamer stereotype suggests we're all pretty well equipped for staying inside all day, but in reality it's understandable to be struggling...

  • 2 hours ago
  • Nintendo Switch
  • Pokemon
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  0

  News Pokémon Staff Will 'Stay Connected' During Tokyo's Emergency Lockdown, Says Masuda

  Encourages fans to stay home

  Today, the Japanese government issued a state of emergency across its Tokyo, Kanagawa, Chiba, Saitama, Osaka, Hyogo and Fukuoka prefectures, urging people to practice social distancing to fight the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Junichi Masuda, director of Pokémon developer Game Freak, has now commented on the situation...

  • 2 hours ago
  • Pokemon
  • Game Freak
  • Japan
  • Coronavirus
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  24

  News E3 2020 Won't Get An Official Digital Replacement, Despite Initial Plans

  Plans move to 2021

  When E3 2020 was cancelled earlier in the year, event organiser Entertainment Software Association said that an "online experience" which could replace the physical event was being explored. It has now been confirmed that no such digital event will be happening this year. The news comes from an E3 representative, who shared the...

  • 3 hours ago
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  • E3 2020
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  31

  Review Disaster Report 4: Summer Memories - A Totally Unique Experience Marred By Technical Problems

  I feel the earth move under my feet

  Let’s get one thing out of the way immediately. It’s by far the least interesting thing about Granzella’s Disaster Report 4: Summer Memories, the revival of a PlayStation 3 title originally set to come out in 2011, but your reaction to it will likely be the biggest factor in terms of whether or not you’re...

  • 3 hours ago
  • Reviews
  • Nintendo Switch
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  27

  Random LEGO Mario Set Gets Its First Angry User Review, Despite The Fact It Isn't Out Yet

  Mamma mia

  Pre-orders for the awesome looking Mario LEGO set went live today, alongside a new video which gives us a good look at what we can expect to enjoy when it launches this summer. Amazingly, it's already received a negative user review despite the fact that it isn't even out yet. Yes, checking out the Mario Starter Course on

  • 4 hours ago
  • Super Mario
  • LEGO
  • Random
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  5

  News Overcooked 2 Has Just Received A New 'Gourmet Edition' Release On Switch

  All DLC included

  One of Switch's top multiplayer co-op games, Overcooked 2 has just received a brand new release on the Nintendo eShop. The 'Gourmet Edition' will include all pieces of DLC on top of the base game. The game has been receiving regular DLC updates ever since it launched on Nintendo's platform, and piecing it all together makes for one...

  • 5 hours ago
  • Nintendo Switch
  • DLC
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  10

  Video See The LEGO Mario Starter Course In Action

  And check out the first two expansions

  If you're wanting to get a proper look at what you can get up to with the new Super Mario LEGO set, this new video from LEGO itself should do the trick. The project's lead designer Jonathan Bennink talks us through how the Starter Course brings Mario to life and also shows off two expansion sets that will soon...

  • 5 hours ago
  • Super Mario
  • LEGO
  • Video
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  22

  Guide Where To Preorder The Totally Adorable LEGO Super Mario Sets

  Question block-buster

  It's finally happened: the union that kids (and big kids) have wanted for so long has come to pass with Super Mario finally available in LEGO form. Typically for Nintendo, the LEGO Super Mario sets are more than just standard LEGO sets - they are connected via a neat touch of technology that enables you to build Mario courses...

  • 6 hours ago
  • Guides
  • Super Mario
  • LEGO
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  43

  News Wave of Closures And Possible Development Delays Follow CERO Shutdown In Japan

  The safety and health of the gaming community is the highest priority

  Following the issuance of a state of emergency in seven of Japan's prefectures due to the Coronavirus outbreak – including the game development hubs of Tokyo, Osaka and Fukuoka – many video game developers and affiliates have announced temporary closures. As we mentioned in...

  • 6 hours ago
  • Japan
  • Coronavirus
  • Nintendo Switch
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  33

  News Nintendo Warns Of An Increasing Number Of Credit Card Fraud Reports, Offers Advice

  Make sure your account is secure

  Nintendo has today issued a warning to account holders regarding the dangers of credit card fraud, noting that the number of user inquiries relating to the matter has been increasing. The message comes from Nintendo's customer support team and highlights the fact that people have been accessing others' Nintendo...

  • 7 hours ago
  • Nintendo
  • Nintendo Switch
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  14

  News New Games Could See Delays As Japanese Rating Organisation CERO Temporarily Shuts Down

  State of emergency declared in Tokyo

  Japanese video game rating organisation CERO (Computer Entertainment Rating Agency) has today announced a temporary closure, potentially having a significant impact on the release schedules of upcoming games. The closure has been revealed in response to the Japanese government's decision to issue a state of...

  • 8 hours ago
  • Nintendo Switch
  • Japan
  • Coronavirus
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  22

  Random Relive One Of Mario Voice Actor Charles Martinet's Darker Video Game Roles

  The voice of Mario mixes things up

  He may well be best-known as the voice of Mario (and Luigi, Wario, Waluigi, Baby Mario, and Baby Luigi, mind you) but Charles Martinet has starred in a number of different video games over the years from a variety of genres. One such game was Shadow of Memories (or Shadow of Destiny, as it's known in North...

  • 8 hours ago
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  48

  News The Multi-Award-Winning Disco Elysium Is Coming To Nintendo Switch

  "It's going to happen soon"

  ZA/UM’s RPG Disco Elysium has caused quite a stir on other formats, even going as far as to claim three BAFTAs and four Game Awards – and it has now been confirmed for release on Switch. The welcome news came during a chat with BBC 5live’s ‘Game On’ podcast, during which the game’s art director Aleksander...

  • 8 hours ago
  • Switch eShop
  • Upcoming Releases
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  17

  News Nintendo Switch Stock Concerns Grow As Shipping Gets Temporarily Halted In Japan

  Only pre-existing reservations will be fulfilled

  Nintendo has issued a notice to fans in Japan this morning regarding the current status of Switch console shipments, revealing that shipping will be temporarily put on hold. The message, which was shared on Nintendo's official Japanese Twitter account, says that both the Switch Lite and standard...

  • 9 hours ago
  • Nintendo Switch
  • Japan
  • Coronavirus
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  109

  News Cooking Mama: Cookstar Cryptocurrency Saga Takes Yet Another Turn As Publisher Blames Coronavirus

  "As everybody is aware, the whole world is upside down with delays right now"

  Cooking Mama: Cookstar has gone from eShop also-ran to front-page news in the space of a weekend. A few days ago, IGN reported that the Switch title was released on the US Switch eShop last week, but has since been pulled. This extends to multiple other regions including...

  • 9 hours ago
  • Nintendo Switch
  • Switch eShop
  • Cooking Mama
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  14

  News Sakurai To Work On Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Remotely Due To Coronavirus

  Japan poised to declare state of emergency

  With Japan set to announce a state of emergency for seven prefectures – including the gaming hubs of Tokyo, Osaka and Fukuoka – Masahiro Sakurai has announced via Twitter that he will be picking up the development of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate remotely. He goes onto say that security su

  • 10 hours ago
  • Nintendo Switch
  • Masahiro Sakurai
  • Japan
  • Coronavirus
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  34

  Random "One-Line Code Fix" Resolves Super Mario 64 Smoke Bug

  A long time coming

  An apparent "one-line code fix" for Super Mario 64 has supposedly fixed a visual bug in Mario's first 3D outing. The smoke Mario emits when he makes contact with lava or anything else hot has been replaced with a "much better looking" particle that's reportedly been within the game all along, according to Polygon. All it took was...

  • 14 hours ago
  • Random
  • Super Mario
  • Nintendo
  • Retro
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  16

  News PowerA Releasing Minecraft Enhanced Wireless Controller For Switch, Out Later This Week

  Just in time for Minecraft Dungeons

  Have you been waiting for a Minecraft themed Pro Controller for the Nintendo Switch? Well, here's an enhanced wireless one from the accessory manufacturer PowerA. It's due out in the US later this week on 10th April, according to a listing on Amazon, and will be priced at $49.99. As you can be seen, it resembles...

  • 15 hours ago
  • Nintendo Switch
  • Minecraft
  • Accessories
  • PowerA
  • Amazon
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  32

  News Shantae The Half-Genie Hero Is Now Available In Funko Pop Form

  What video game Pop should be made next?

  Just about every video game series is getting the Funko Pop treatment nowadays and the most recent one is WayForward's half-genie hero, Shantae. Yep, after being confirmed as a Pop! back in February, this character is now available for purchase. Funko is also asking which video game Pop it should make next...

  • 16 hours ago
  • Toys
  • Funko Pop
  • Shantae
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  29

  News It's Official: The Super Mario LEGO Sets Are Launching This August

  Expansions detailed and free app announced

  After an insider tip last week, LEGO has officially announced its Super Mario line will launch on 1st August. This will include the Mario Starter Course (59.99 USD/EUR), the Piranha Plant Power Slide Expansion Set (29.99 USD/EUR), and the Bowser's Castle Boss Battle Expansion Set (99.99 USD/EUR). According...

  • 17 hours ago
  • Super Mario
  • LEGO
  • Nintendo
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  11

  Video Ring Fit Adventure User Discovers A Healthy Way To Play Dark Souls III

  But it sure is punishing

  Most people don't like games that are seemingly unfair, but one exception seems to be the Dark Souls series. Over the years, it's become famous for its challenging and often overly harsh gameplay. For some players, though, that's still not enough. YouTuber Super Louis 64 – a guy who likes to play games with bananas, dance...

  • 18 hours ago
  • Video
  • Dark Souls
  • Ring Fit Adventure

YesterdayMon, 6th Apr 2020

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  56

  News Animal Crossing: New Horizons Update 1.1.4 Patch Notes - We Bring Egg-Cellent News

  A cracking update

  Following hot on the heels of Versions 1.1.2 and 1.1.3, Animal Crossing: New Horizon Version 1.1.4 is now available. Those of you who have been slightly annoyed by the game's recent

  • 1 day ago
  • Animal Crossing
  • Nintendo Switch
  • Updates
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  44

  Guide Animal Crossing: New Horizons Turnip Exchange - Make Millions Of Bells The Easy Way

  Turnip those bulbs into bread

  Have you brave souls been attempting to get rich off the Stalk Market in Animal Crossing: New Horizons, only to end up wasting all of your Bells on bad luck and timing? Wanting to dig yourself out of that pitfall hole of debt with Tom Nook? As many of us are undoubtedly familiar, the Stalk Market is an invaluable –...

  • 20 hours ago
  • Nintendo Switch
  • Animal Crossing
  • Guides
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  42

  Guide Animal Crossing: New Horizons - How To Choose Your Villagers

  Give them their (amiibo) green card

  If you've been playing Animal Crossing: New Horizons for some time now you're probably set up with at least a few villagers (or should that be islanders?) and have a fairly cosy existence, but for a game that allows you to customise so much of your life, you might be feeling a bit miffed at some of the so-called...

  • 23 hours ago
  • Guides
  • Animal Crossing
  • Nintendo Switch
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  126

  Poll Which ARMS Fighter Should Join Super Smash Bros. Ultimate?

  Who are you hoping for?

  Nintendo recently confirmed that the next fighter joining Super Smash Bros. Ultimate will be from the company's other colourful Switch fighting game ARMS. The IP may not have taken off quite like, say, Splatoon, but we've got a soft spot for the limb-y scrapper's energy and sense of humour, and in all honesty we

  • 1 day ago
  • Poll
  • Features
  • ARMS
  • Smash Bros
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  81

  Gallery New Screens Show Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition's Gorgeous Environments

  And it's looking lovely

  With Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition launching on Nintendo Switch next month, what better time to take a good long look at some of the game's gorgeous updated scenery? The official Japanese website for the game has been updated with fresh images of some of the locations you'll be exploring in the HD remaster. You'll...

  • 1 day ago
  • Nintendo Switch
  • Xenoblade
  • Gallery
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  18

  News Nintendo Reveals The Top 15 Most-Downloaded Switch Games In March 2020 (Europe)

  You know which game came top

  Nintendo has shared a list of the top 15 most-downloaded Switch eShop games of March 2020 in Europe, and you can probably guess which game has taken top spot. Yes, Animal Crossing: New Horizons was the most-downloaded game of the month, with Nintendo's other big release Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX coming in...

  • 1 day ago
  • Switch eShop
  • Nintendo Switch
  • Europe
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  28

  Video Billie Eilish's Bad Guy Gets A 'Bass Guy' Animal Crossing Parody

  "They’re the hell type, just 400 bells type "

  Before balloons and eggs took over pretty much everything, Animal Crossing: New Horizons' biggest annoyance was bass. No matter where, when, or how you decided to fish

  • 1 day ago
  • Nintendo Switch
  • Animal Crossing
  • Random
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  53

  News Get Zelda: Oracle Of Seasons And Oracle Of Ages For Just Over £5 With My Nintendo (Europe)

  Two Zeldas for about £5? Yes please

  If you're looking for your next Legend of Zelda fix, the European My Nintendo rewards scheme may just have the perfect deal for you. Right now, you can go ahead and download Game Boy Color games The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons and The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages on your 3DS for just £2.69 / 2.99€...

  • 1 day ago
  • Legend of Zelda
  • Game Boy Color
  • 3DS
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  51

  News Coronavirus Isolation Seems To Be Causing A Spike In Wii Sports' Resale Value

  Prices have been rising since Feb

  This November, Wii Sports will turn 14 years old, but the game is seeing a sudden spike in interest and resale value. The game, which had people all around the world swinging their arms about to play tennis, golf and more in their front rooms back in 2006, has been rising in price on resale websites since February...

  • 1 day ago
  • Wii
  • Wii Sports
  • Coronavirus
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  14

  News Nintendo UK Reveals Mario Kart 8 Deluxe VS Cup, Take Part To Win eShop Credit

  Worth a shot, right?

  If you have a copy of Mario Kart 8 Deluxe sitting at home and feel up for jumping into a race or two, you could net yourself some lovely eShop credit to spend on your next favourite game. Nintendo UK has announced the 'Nintendo UK VS Cup', in which players will be able to get stuck into some friendly Mario Kart 8 Deluxe online...

  • 1 day ago
  • Nintendo Switch
  • Mario Kart
  • UK
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  14

  News Uniqlo Celebrate Super Mario 35th Anniversary With New UT Range

  It's a-me, Uniqlo!

  It should be an exciting year for Super Mario fans as the capped mascot reaches another milestone. Popular Japanese clothing brand Uniqlo is getting in on the action early with a new UT range featuring the man himself. "Since its creation in 1985, Super Mario has been loved by people all around the world and beyond the boundar

  • 1 day ago
  • Super Mario
  • Uniqlo
  • Merchandise
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  34

  Review SEGA AGES G-LOC: Air Battle - A Limited But Hugely Enjoyable Arcade Romp

  The LOC of the fly-rish

  Editor's note: SEGA AGES G-LOC: Air Battle is currently only available in Japan, but you can follow our guide on how to buy Nintendo Switch games from the Japanese eShop to get it right now. It’s fair to say that the last few games in the Sega Ages series have been a little underwhelming. Not that they’ve been...

  • 1 day ago
  • Reviews
  • Switch eShop
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  News Here Are The Switch eShop's Best-Selling Games Of March 2020 (Japan)

  Animal Crossing and Pokémon top the list

  Earlier today, we shared a list of the top 15 most-downloaded Switch games in Europe last month and now have yet another list, this time from Japan. Below, you can see a list of the 20 best-selling games on the Switch eShop in Japan throughout the month of March, 2020. Also included are each game's release...

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  • Nintendo Switch
  • Japan
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  30

  News Switch Shooter Jet Lancer Mixes Dog Fighting, Giant Robots And Advance Wars-Style Visuals

  Coming to the eShop this May

  Indie studio Code Wakers and publisher Armor Games Studios have announced today that aerial combat shooter Jet Lancer will be coming to the Switch on May 12th. Set in a world overcome by giant robots, Jet Lancer is a bullet hell blaster where players will dog fight with enemy pilots, take down massive robot bosses and...

  • 1 day ago
  • Switch eShop
  • Nintendo Switch
  • Upcoming Releases
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  8

  Random Animal Crossing's Isabelle Makes Resident Evil 3 Even More Terrifying

  Nope

  We don't care what the subtitles say, that's definitely not Jill. The new, shiny Resident Evil 3 remake landed on other platforms towards the end of last week, bringing its fair share of scary moments and stunning visuals, but this particular sight is arguably more terrifying than anything else the game has to offer. Modder Crazy Potato has...

  • 1 day ago
  • Animal Crossing
  • Resident Evil
  • Random
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  28

  Random A New Ice Climber Game From SteamWorld Dev Image & Form? We Wish

  Now there's an idea!

  Despite appearing in a number of other titles over the years like Super Smash Bros., Popo and Nana have only ever had the one game under the 'Ice Climber' name (well, two if you count the Vs version). So when should this IP be revisited? And why hasn't that happened already? Sadly, as with other series like F-Zero, Ice Climber...

  • 1 day ago
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  • Ice Climber
  • SteamWorld
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  14

  News Minimalistic Bullet Hell Shooter Null Drifter Blasts Onto Switch This Week

  "Simple yet nostalgic"

  eastasiasoft is bringing its upcoming bullet-hell twin-stick shooter Null Drifter to Nintendo Switch later this week and a brand new trailer has been released to celebrate. The game promises "simple yet nostalgic presentation while shooting and dashing through single-screen bullet-hell action". Players will be able to test...

  • 1 day ago
  • Switch eShop
  • Nintendo Switch
  • Upcoming Releases

Sunday5th Apr 2020

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  450

  Guide Best Nintendo Switch Micro SD Cards

  The best prices on Micro SD cards for Switch

  If you've picked up a Nintendo Switch or Switch Lite recently and downloaded any games from the Nintendo eShop, it's highly likely that you'll be running out of internal storage space soon. Indeed, storage space is one of Switch's weaknesses, and the fact that there are so many amazing games coming to...

  • 2 days ago
  • Nintendo Switch
  • Micro SD Cards
  • Features
  • Storage
  • Guides
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  98

  Feature Best Nintendo Switch RPGs

  Our round-up of the best RPGs on Switch

  In the three years since Nintendo Switch launched the console has amassed a huge number of quality titles across almost every category, and the RPG genre is certainly no exception. Below you'll find our picks for the console's essential role-playing games, in no particular order. This selection will evolve...

  • 2 days ago
  • Nintendo Switch
  • RPG
  • Features
  • Switch Essentials
  • Guides
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  286

  Feature Best Pokémon Games Of All Time

  Where does Pokémon Sword and Shield rank?

  What are the best Pokémon games? Ranking such awesome games proved a lot more difficult than we first anticipated, given how many of them end up being among the best games of their particular generation. We deliberated for many hours here at Nintendo Life Towers to decide the order of these turn-based RPG...

  • 2 days ago
  • Features
  • Guides
  • Pokemon
  • All Time
  • Best Games
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  91

  Feature Best Nintendo Switch FPS Games

  Lock and load

  Nintendo Switch's bulging catalogue of games covers practically every genre, and First-Person Shooters are no exception. It's a welcome change because Nintendo systems have historically lagged a little behind other consoles in the FPS field despite hosting some classics. GoldenEye 007 and Perfect Dark helped define the FPS on consoles,...

  • 2 days ago
  • Guides
  • Features
  • Switch Essentials
  • Nintendo Switch
  • Best Games
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  21

  Feature Best Nintendo Switch Fighting Games

  Final Round. Fight!

  It's ironic that one of the most violent video game genres is also one which has pulled millions of people together; ever since the early days of Fatal Fury and Street Fighter II, the humble 'fighting game' genre has created (and arguably ended) countless friendships. This style of game is perfect for social multiplayer malarkey...

  • 2 days ago
  • Switch Essentials
  • Features
  • Nintendo Switch
  • Switch eShop
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  47

  Guide How To Share Games And Saves Across A Nintendo Switch And Switch Lite

  How to sync data and share games between two Switches

  Important note: Right now, it is not possible to transfer save data for Animal Crossing: New Horizons between two Switches willy-nilly. Scroll to the bottom of the page for more details. So, you've gone and got yourself a lovely new Nintendo Switch Lite in addition to your regular 'old' Switch...

  • 2 days ago
  • Guides
  • Nintendo Switch
  • Switch Lite
  • Game Sharing
  • Cloud Saves
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  54

  Feature Best Nintendo Switch Games For Kids

  The best Switch games for your little ones

  Nintendo Switch is a console with brilliant software for gamers young and old. Nintendo's wholesome, family-friendly image is well-earned, and with characters like Mario, Luigi and the rest of the Mushroom Kingdom gang, Switch games to cater to the young and the young-at-heart alike. With its excellent...

  • 2 days ago
  • Features
  • Guides
  • Nintendo Switch
  • Switch Essentials
  • Switch eShop
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  66

  Random Stephen Fry Is Somewhat Perplexed By Animal Crossing: New Horizons

  "Is it, in this sense, a metaphor for life itself?"

  We've heard how the Captain Marvel star Brie Larsen has been enjoying Animal Crossing: New Horizons, but did you know there are other famous people out there playing it? Yep - it's true, other people who also have attained celebrity status in this world seem to like Nintendo Switch games. The...

  • 2 days ago
  • Random
  • Nintendo Switch
  • Animal Crossing
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  Feature Best Animal Crossing Games Of All Time - Where Does New Horizons Rank?

  Is it the latest and greatest?

  With what seems like half the planet settling down and enjoying Animal Crossing: New Horizons, many have been thinking back to past entries in the serene life sim series. Animal Crossing has a habit of taking over your life, becoming a part of your daily routine like doing your teeth or walking the dog. Consequently,...

  • 2 days ago
  • Features
  • Guides
  • Animal Crossing
  • All Time
  • Best Games
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  74

  News You'll Be Able To Buy The Borderlands And Bioshock Games Separately On The Switch eShop

  Or you can stick with the collections

  Last week, during Nintendo's Mini Direct presentation, the publisher 2K confirmed it would be releasing the Bioshock: The Collection, XCOM 2: Collection and Borderlands Legendary Collection on the Switch. All of these are coming to the hybrid system on 29th May. It sounds fantastic

  • 3 days ago
  • Switch eShop
  • Nintendo Switch
  • Upcoming Releases
  • 2K
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  1

  Guide Where To Buy Nintendo Switch Lite Coral - Pre-Order The Pink Switch Lite

  Pretty in pink, cute in coral

  If you've been waiting to pull the trigger on Nintendo's handheld-only version of the all-conquering Switch, perhaps the latest addition to the colourful Switch Lite roster might be the one for you. The Nintendo Switch Lite Coral is a cute one and no mistake, and it's releasing in North America on 3rd April, and in...

  • 2 days ago
  • Guides
  • Nintendo Switch Lite
  • Animal Crossing
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  36

  News Xbox Adaptive Controller Allows Inspiring Gamer To Play Animal Crossing On Switch

  Island life is for everyone

  We've heard previously how the Xbox Adaptive Controller is compatible with the Nintendo Switch, and it seems players far and wide have been making good use of this nifty tool ever since. Yesterday, Pure Xbox shared a story about a disabled gamer – by the name of EyeGazeGirl on Twitter – who has been using this...

  • 2 days ago
  • Nintendo Switch
  • Animal Crossing
  • Xbox
  • Microsoft
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  36

  Feature Best Switch Sports Games

  Be a sport

  Since the dawn of humankind we homo sapiens have sought to prove ourselves with competitive feats of skill, dexterity or sheer strength. This has taken many forms, but usually involves performing some task in the quickest time, besting your opponent(s) in a physical bout, or scoring the most goals or points or something, usually with a...

  • 2 days ago
  • Features
  • Nintendo Switch
  • Switch Essentials
  • Guides
  • Best Games
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  29

  Review Ara Fell: Enhanced Edition - A Gorgeous Love Letter To JRPGs Which Just Falls Short

  Ara Fell, not awful

  There's a comforting familiarity to Ara Fell: Enhanced Edition that lends the whole game a veneer of nostalgia. That's not just in terms of its debt to classic JRPGs – which, naturally, it has in spades – but also in its character writing, which conjures up memories of old-school webcomics, fanfiction and English-translated...

  • 2 days ago
  • Reviews
  • Switch eShop
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  24

  Feature Nintendo Life eShop Selects - March 2020

  March's best Switch eShop games!

  March was a yet another busy month on the Switch eShop, with plenty of seriously exciting titles popping up all over the place. As such, there's never been a better time to dig out the good old Nintendo Life eShop Select awards! These awards aim to celebrate the best of Nintendo's digital store, giving some love and...

  • 2 days ago
  • Switch eShop
  • Features
  • Nintendo Switch
  • eShop Selects
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  74

  News "They're Burying Pokémons" Jibe During Chinese Coronavirus Tribute Causes Uproar In France

  "I allowed myself to say something totally inappropriate"

  French journalist Emmanuel Lechypre has apologised after making a jibe about "Burying Pokémons" during BFM TV's coverage of China's day of mourning for coronavirus victims. The business reporter made the comment on Saturday as the channel was broadcasting live footage of a three-minute...

  • 2 days ago
  • Coronavirus
  • Pokemon
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  70

  News Fatal Frame's Return Is Up To Nintendo, Says Series Producer Keisuke Kikuchi

  That includes a new entry and remasters

  Last October, the series producer of Fatal Frame, Keisuke Kikuchi, said he'd be open to revisiting this horrifying IP. Now, in a follow-up exchange, he's explained as much as he personally would like to see another game happen, ultimately it's Nintendo's decision, as it has the publishing rights to the...

  • 2 days ago
  • Nintendo Switch
  • Fatal Frame
  • Koei Tecmo
  • Nintendo
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  27

  News SNK Gals Fighters Gets Rated For The Nintendo Switch In South Korea

  A Neo Geo Pocket Color revival

  The Neo Geo Pocket Color exclusive 'SNK Gals' Fighters' has been rated for the Nintendo Switch in South Korea and officially confirmed by the Korean Game Rating and Administration Committee. The game was first released in the year 2000 and is a one-on-one fighting game with a 2D chibi art style. The all-female SNK...

  • 3 days ago
  • Switch eShop
  • Nintendo Switch
  • SNK
  • Neo Geo
  • Retro
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  44

  Poll Box Art Brawl #37 - Resident Evil 3: Nemesis

  Nemmy gonna get ya

  Welcome once again to Box Art Brawl, the weekly poll which places three regional box art variants before the eyes of you lovely people and awaits your "yay"s and "nay"s. Last week we took to the streets with Axel, Blaze, Zan and Sammy (and Roo) in Streets of Rage 3. We looked at three very different covers, but Japan emerged from...

  • 2 days ago
  • Poll
  • Box Art Brawl
  • Retro
  • Resident Evil
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  25

  News ESA Locks In The Dates For E3 2021, Will Take Place Next June

  And this year's digital event seems unlikely

  Following on from IGN announcing its own 'Summer of Gaming' event yesterday, the Entertainment Software Association (ESA) has locked in the dates for its next E3 conference. With this year's E3 officially cancelled, the next "reimagined" version of it will be taking place between 15th - 17th June 2021...

  • 2 days ago
  • Industry
  • E3