YesterdaySun, 20th Aug 2017

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  First Impressions Piczle Lines DX is Another Reminder of the Switch Hybrid's Appeal

  Bringing a slower pace to eShop gaming

  The early Switch eShop line-up had some gems, but it arguably did little to accommodate a demographic keen on sedate gaming experiences, or indeed those with a particular love for puzzle games. The DS and 3DS, in particular, built up a broad range of titles focused around puzzles, wordplay and so on, whether...

  • 6 hours ago
  • Features
  • First Impressions
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  Random Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon has a New 'Photo Club' Mode, and Kanto Could Return

  Vermilion City gym teased

  The Pokémon Company showed off a new trailer for Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon this past weekend, giving hints as to what players can expect in this new story within the Alola region. In the trailer gameplay can be seen with the protagonist talking to a Pokémon trainer in a yellow...

  • 8 hours ago
  • Pokémon
  • Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
  • 3DS
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  News Series Producer Yoshio Sakamoto Is Interested In Making Another 2D Metroid

  "If there is another opportunity..."

  After a long absence of 2D Metroid games, plenty of fans were delighted to see Metroid: Samus Returns announced at this year's E3. Now series producer Yoshio Sakamoto has made clear that he's interested in creating more 2D outings for the bounty hunter, and has been talking about his passion for the project in...

  • 9 hours ago
  • Metroid
  • 3DS
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  Switch

  Review Troll and I

  Leave this Troll under the bridge

  There's evident potential in Troll and I. Initially developed as part of a crowdfunding program run by Square Enix, it is an intriguing action game starring a Scandinavian boy named Otto who, after finding his village aflame and being separated from his mother, stumbles upon a large creature during his hasty retreat...

  • 9 hours ago
  • Nintendo Switch
  • Reviews
  • Troll and I
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  40

  News Pokkén Tournament DX Demo Confirmed for the Switch eShop

  Demo this

  During the Pokkén Tournament World Championships it was announced that a demo of Pokkén Tournament DX will be coming to Nintendo Switch eShop. Like Splatoon 2 and fellow fighting title ARMS, Pokkén will get the chance to impress players (and tempt them into purchases) ahead of release, with Nintendo evidently keen to...

  • 10 hours ago
  • Pokkén Tournament DX
  • Nintendo Switch
  • Switch eShop

Friday18th Aug 2017

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  Editorial Is This a Golden Era of Gaming? Absolutely

  Tom Whitehead immediately regrets the headline

  Because I'm a literary geek I've been attending some events at the Edinburgh International Book Festival - I know, it's pretty rock and roll. In any case, one talk I went to kicked off with some wise words, and I paraphrase slightly, that every generation lives under a delusion that theirs is the...

  • 2 days ago
  • Features
  • Editorial
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  News The Sonic Mania Collector's Edition Statue Cuts Corners, But Can be Made Cooler

  Here's how to get the LED working

  Sonic Mania is a absolutely amazing game; this love letter to the classic 16-bit Sonic games hits all the right notes and is great value for £15.99 / $19.99. Of course many 16-bit fans are also collectors, and SEGA was only too happy to take advantage of this with the slightly ludicrously-priced Collector's...

  • 3 days ago
  • Sonic Mania
  • Nintendo Switch
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  News New Trailer Reveals Fresh Details for Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon

  New avatar looks! Plot teasers! Z-Power Rings!

  Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon are creeping ever closer, and are likely to be key in driving 3DS and 2DS sales into the Holiday season. The Pokémon Company, aware that time is ticking away, is gradually ramping up with details on what these new entries will bring to the Alola setting. Fresh on...

  • 3 days ago
  • Pokemon
  • 3DS
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  69

  News Dataminers Have Found 3DS Code in Mega Man Legacy Collection 2

  What’s this, Capcom?

  No doubt many Nintendo fans were greatly disappointed by the puzzling omission of anything Nintendo with the recently released Mega Man Legacy Collection 2. Considering that some of the games included originally came out for Nintendo platforms and that the first Mega Man Legacy Collection came out on 3DS, it seems logical that...

  • 3 days ago
  • 3DS
  • Mega Man
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  94

  News Pokémon Gold and Silver Getting Boxed 3DS Releases In Europe

  With a download code inside!

  Back in June's Pokémon Direct it was revealed that Game Boy Color classics Pokémon Gold And Silver will be coming to the 3DS Virtual Console on the 22nd September. As if that wasn't exciting enough for Pokémon fans, Nintendo of Europe has announced today that it will be releasing a boxed version of the game,...

  • 3 days ago
  • 3DS eShop
  • Pokemon
  • 3DS
  • Retro
  • Game Boy Color
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  63

  Video Digital Foundry Compares Monster Hunter XX on Switch and 3DS

  Not just a resolution bump

  A little over a week ago we shared a video comparing Monster Hunter XX on Switch and 3DS, with the demo from the Japanese eShop allowing for a direct look. Naturally the jump in hardware was very apparent. Now Digital Foundry has given its take on how the new version compares to the portable original - check it...

  • 2 days ago
  • Nintendo Switch
  • Capcom
  • Monster Hunter
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  News Nintendo Switch and Splatoon 2 Led US Retail Sales in July

  Zelda: Breath of the Wild is currently the year's second bestselling game

  After a few years in which Nintendo largely relied upon the 3DS for good news, 2017 has brought a lot of positivity with the Nintendo Switch. The NPD sales results for the US market have often reflected these improved fortunes, and courtesy of a major release Nintendo achieved...

  • 3 days ago
  • NPD
  • Sales
  • Nintendo Switch
  • Splatoon 2
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  News Here’s a Look at One of the New ARMS Coming in the Next Update

  Better go walk that one off, Helix

  Part of the charm of ARMS is the sheer depth of customization when it comes to the titular weapons with which the fighters do battle. There’s thousands upon thousands of possible combinations and setups, yet Nintendo isn’t content to just call it day quite yet. The company already teased the upcoming new...

  • 3 days ago
  • ARMS
  • Nintendo Switch
  • Updates
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  News Get Ready To Splat As The Classic Squiffer Arrives In Splatoon 2 Soon

  Blazing fast charge speed

  Splatoon 2 is the game that keeps on giving; much like its Wii U predecessor regular updates will ensure that the experience never gets stale. It's been revealed that a new weapon - affectionately known as the Classic Squiffer - will be available to pick up tomorrow from the Ammo Knights store; it's free in real-world...

  • 3 days ago
  • Nintendo Switch
  • Splatoon 2
  • Updates
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  News We're Recruiting For Our Splatoon 2 UK Championship Grand Final Team!

  We need to two players to join us for the grand final

  Nintendo UK has today announced its Splatoon 2 UK Championship, with a number of qualification events taking place over the coming weeks. Successful teams will participate in a live-streamed grand final at EGX 2017 towards the end of September, which will see all eight qualifying teams...

  • 2 days ago
  • Nintendo Switch
  • Events
  • EGX
  • Splatoon 2

Thursday17th Aug 2017

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  Random It's Hard to Resist Importing These Super Famicom Joy-Con Kits

  Super Switch indeed

  You may have noticed the name of our editorial director Damien McFerran has been largely missing for the last couple of weeks, and that's because he's swanning about on Holiday. He still has time to browse random Japanese accessories online, of course, because that's just his style. In any case, he sent us poor worker drones a...

  • 4 days ago
  • Nintendo Switch
  • Joy-Con
  • Japan
  • Super Famicom
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  Nintendo Download 17th August (North America)

  Minecraft: Story Mode! Chicken Wiggle! Two Jackbox Party Packs! More!

  It's that time again, dear readers, for the Nintendo Download Update details for North America. This week brings a notable retail title, in addition to four Switch eShop games and a couple of interesting options on the 3DS. Without further ado, let's get to it. Switch Retail...

  • 4 days ago
  • Nintendo Download
  • North America
  • Nintendo Switch
  • Switch eShop
  • 3DS eShop
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  38

  Guide How To Unlock Mean Bean Mode In Sonic Mania

  This might take a while

  If you're too tight to shell out for Puyo Puyo Tetris, then you might be interested to know that you can get your Puyo Puyo fix within Sonic Mania, any time you want. Yes it's possible to unlock your own little version of Dr Robotnik's Mean Bean Machine in Sonic Mania. You'll just need to collect 20 silver medals in...

  • 4 days ago
  • Nintendo Switch
  • Sonic Mania
  • Guides
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  42

  News Here's How ARMS Might Look On The Game Boy Advance

  Retrotastic

  We weren't sure what to make of ARMS when it was first revealed, but Nintendo's bold new IP turned out to be a pleasant surprise and every bit as colourful as Splatoon. The game makes great use of Joy-Con motion controls to let the player use their stretchy weaponised arms to punch, thump and knock-out opponents. However what if...

  • 4 days ago
  • Nintendo Switch
  • GBA
  • ARMS
  • Pixel Art
  • Retro
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  Nintendo Download 17th August (Europe)

  Sonic Mania! Chicken Wiggle! SmileBASIC! Much more!

  The European Nintendo Download Update is now live, and it's a relatively busy line-up. For reasons only it knows Nintendo of Europe is listing a big release from earlier in the week in this update, but beyond that we have some interesting options on Switch and a couple of enticing releases on 3DS...

  • 4 days ago
  • Nintendo Download
  • Europe
  • Nintendo Switch
  • Switch eShop
  • New Nintendo 3DS
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  Random This Sonic Mania Easter Egg Brings Back Memories of the 25th Anniversary 'Party'

  The horror...

  Occasionally we do live blogs of events and streams that turn out to be disasters on an epic scale. Examples that spring to mind include the first 'VGX' awards, and basically any live show by SEGA. Famously, SEGA did at least two 'announcements for an announcement' that culminated in the Sonic 25th Anniversary Party in July last year...

  • 4 days ago
  • Switch eShop
  • Sonic Mania
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  Competition Get Back Into Pokémon GO With A Nifty Pokémon GO Plus!

  We've got FIVE up for grabs

  There is a limited amount of summertime left in the UK and together with our friends at Nintendo UK we've got five Pokémon GO Plus accessories to give away, a perfect excuse to get back into Pokémon GO, right? The ultimate companion for any Pokémon Trainer, Pokémon GO Plus let's you Catch Pokémon and...

  • 3 days ago
  • Competitions
  • Pokemon
  • Pokemon GO
  • Giveaway
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  News 'Battle Inspired' Rewards Added to My Nintendo in North America

  Includes a discount on The Wonderful 101

  This week's new set of goodies on My Nintendo in North America is designed to promote Flip Wars, which arrived on the Switch eShop in the region last week. Even if that title isn't to everyone's taste, one discount in particular may prove tempting to some. Below are the 'Battle Inspired' offers on My...

  • 3 days ago
  • My Nintendo
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  News The Overcooked: Special Edition Performance Patch Is Nearing Release

  Targeting that cinematic 30 FPS

  We think Overcooked: Special Edition is a standout game in the Switch’s growing catalogue, but the one major problem to be found in this particular version is the relatively shoddy performance compared to other versions. Overcooked runs at a steady 30 FPS on other platforms, but stutters somewhere around 20 FPS on...

  • 4 days ago
  • Nintendo Switch
  • Overcooked: Special Edition
  • Updates
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  News Necrocosmos Aims To Bring Metroidvania Style Goodness To Switch

  There is no god up here!

  We love a good Metroidvania game here at Nintendo Life. While we've got Metroid: Samus Returns to look forward to on 3DS and the lovely Axiom Verge: Multiverse Edition coming up on Switch, we could always use one more quality Metroidvania style game, right? The lovely folks at Andromeda Project aim to make our dreams...

  • 4 days ago
  • Nintendo Switch
  • Metroidvania
  • Kickstarter
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  News It'll Be a Battle of Super Powers in the Next Splatoon 2 Splatfest

  Nope, not Marvel vs DC

  Nintendo has confirmed the theme for the next Splatfest in Splatoon 2, this time setting up a battle between blue and green once the tussle rolls around. It'll be Flight vs Invisibility, the same in both North America in Europe; it'll go down on 1st-2nd September. Nintendo also confirmed that Splatoon 2 is past one million...

  • 3 days ago
  • Splatoon
  • Nintendo Switch
  • Splatoon 2
  • Splatfest
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  News Colourful Nintendo Switch Splatoon 2 Edition Bundle is Heading to North America Soon

  It's pretty fresh

  Splatoon 2 has already emerged as an important year one hit for the Nintendo Switch, and the big N has been looking to utilise the IP to promote the hardware. Now Nintendo of America is joining in with a neat hardware bundle to build demand further. The Nintendo Switch Splatoon 2 Edition bundle will be a Walmart exclusive in North...

  • 3 days ago
  • Nintendo Switch
  • Hardware
  • Splatoon 2
  • Bundle
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  News Show Off Your 16-Bit Style With This Adorable SNES Classic Hoodie

  Totally rad, dudes

  Following on from last month’s reveal of the delightful NES Classic Hoodie, Merchoid are back with the affectionately named SNES Classic Hoodie which of course is cleverly timed to coincide with the release of the SNES Classic Mini.  Based on the Europe

  • 4 days ago
  • SNES
  • SNES Mini
  • Clothing
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  40

  News Fire Emblem Echoes Developers on How the Game Iterates on Fire Emblem Fates

  "There were things we wanted to implement but couldn’t fit"

  The 3DS has arguably been the most impactful platform for the Fire Emblem series, playing host to a succession of three titles that all manage to take the series to new heights in their own ways. The last of these--Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia—was a remake of the second Fire...

  • 4 days ago
  • 3DS
  • Fire Emblem Echoes
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  Switch eShop

  Review Strikers 1945

  Classic arcade blasting fun for all

  Currently there is no Virtual Console on the Switch, but there are still a few options for those seeking ye olde gaming thrills, such as Namco Museum and the various Neo Geo ACA releases. Now Zerodiv is adding to Switch owners’ retro choices by bringing a number of titles from the Psikyo back catalogue to the...

  • 3 days ago
  • Switch eShop
  • Reviews
  • Strikers 1945
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  News Layton's Mystery Journey: Katrielle and the Millionaires' Conspiracy Hits Europe on 6th October

  Nintendo to publish in EU, daily puzzles to be added

  Layton's Mystery Journey: Katrielle and the Millionaires' Conspiracy is a welcome return for the classic series formula, albeit we have a new protagonist and a focus on light-hearted storytelling and a push to keep the focus on puzzles. Already confirmed for the Fall season in North America,...

  • 3 days ago
  • 3DS
  • Layton
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  News Neo Geo Classic Magician Lord Casts A Spell On The Switch eShop Today

  Save the world from the fiendish Gal-Agiese

  For those of our readers who have been enjoying the ACA Neo Geo releases on the Switch eShop, it's been revealed that later today Magician Lord will be available to download for the usual price of £6.29 / $7.99.  Developed by Alpha Denshi and released in 1990 as a launch title on the Neo Geo,...

  • 4 days ago
  • Nintendo Switch
  • Neo Geo
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  News The Pokémon Company Confirms Its Streaming Schedule for The Pokémon World Championships

  For those that can't get to Anaheim this weekend

  The Pokémon World Championships are almost here, the culmination of months of regional qualifying events. In Anaheim, California from 18th to 20th August the best Pokémon Sun and Moon, Trading Card Game and Pokkén Tournament players will gather to prove they're the very best. As always there's...

  • 3 days ago
  • Pokemon
  • Play Pokemon
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  Feature Trying Biohazard Beverages, a Rockman Stew and More at the Capcom Café

  One of the gaming treats in Shinjuku, Tokyo

  Located opposite the famous 'Golden Gai' izakaya (bar) square in Shinjuku's Kabukucho district (Tokyo) is a small cafe dedicated to all things Capcom. Whether your franchise of choice is Street Fighter, Biohazard (Resident Evil), Rockman (Mega Man), or something a little more niche, there's plenty of...

  • 3 days ago
  • Features
  • Capcom
  • Japan
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  News MixedBag Confirms forma.8 Switch Release Date, Two More Games on the Way

  The Italian studio steps into publishing

  A week or two ago a Switch 'News' category popped up on the system for forma.8, confirming that the intriguing exploration title that graced the Wii U was coming to the new system. Developer MixedBag has now outlined the release details - it'll arrive on 24th August in North America and Europe priced at $9.99...

  • 3 days ago
  • Switch eShop
  • MixedBag Games