Guide What Time Is The ARMS Global Testpunch Demo?
Ready for another round?
Feature The Full Story Behind Star Fox 2, Nintendo's Most Famous Cancellation
"The series was never intended to be limited to linear 3D scrolling stages"
News Pokémon GO Cheaters Get A Nasty Surprise In The Latest Update
Niantic wants it to be "a fun and fair experience for all Trainers"
News - June, 2017
Friday30th Jun 2017
Guide Zelda: Breath Of The Wild: Master Trials - How To Find Every Item
Saving you time
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild's first helping of DLC went live today, and it contains several new items and armour options as well as a tough new challenge to complete. In the interests of saving you time and effort, our resident video magician Alex has put together a handy guide showing the various locations of the pack's...
Feature The NES and SNES Mini Could Live On Through Nintendo Switch
Bundle 'em up
This writer recently had a bit of a whinge about SNES Mini pre-orders and the pending stockopalypse, which some agreed with and others didn't. Nevertheless, it's still the case that The Super NES Classic Edition (NA) / The Nintendo Classic Mini: Sup
News Rainway Developer Shows App In Action On Nintendo Switch
Proof's in the pudding
Rainway developer Andrew Sampson has released the first footage of the streaming app running on the Nintendo Switch. The application uses the console's browser to stream gameplay across a wireless network from a PC. The idea is that you could have your PC running at home and play games on it via the Switch, assuming there's a...
News Zelda: Breath Of The Wild's Tough Trail Of The Sword DLC Has Been Beaten Already
Spoilers contained within!
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild's Trial of the Sword challenge - which launched today as part of the game's Master Trials DLC pack - has been beaten already. The 45-floor dungeon is packed with enemies that can only be defeated using gear you find inside - all of your current gear is removed when you enter. ...
Rumour Porting Steep to the Switch Is Posing a Steep Challenge
Development staff are reportedly struggling to run it on Switch hardware
Ubisoft has been quite vocal with its support of the Switch, and has pledged to bring a number of games to the platform over the next year. One of these games is Steep, a clever winter sports / open world hybrid game that opened to mixed reviews when it debuted on other...
Feature Nintendo Life eShop Selects - June 2017
Games worth grabbing
The Switch is off to a strong start on its eShop; as of yet there's been very few shovelware titles and yet a veritable feast of excellent games to sink our collective teeth into. But which of these are the very cream of the crop? Thankfully we're back with our almost-new series to sort the gold from the gunk aptly named the...
Review Magical Drop II (Switch eShop / Neo Geo)
Just Magical
Although SNK’s Neo Geo is perhaps best known for its dreamy array of one-on-one fighters, beat-‘em-ups, and shooters, the arcade marvel also played host to an impressive parade of puzzle games, from classics like Puzzle Bobble to deep cuts like the oddly addicting currency-converter Money Idol Exchanger. If there’s a series that...
News Here's What The SNES Classic Edition Looks Like With Its Flap Wide Open
Crouching SNES, Hidden Ports
While we patiently wait for the North American Super NES Classic Edition pre-orders to open, many US-based media outlets have been granted access to this shrunken Super NES, including Polygon who have lots of lovely photos in their gallery. While they weren't given the opportunity to see the SNES Mini powered up as it...
News Beleaguered UK Retailer GAME Blames Lack Of Switch Stock For Profit Warning
"The level of supply to the UK market has been lower than expected"
UK specialist video game retailer GAME has issued a fresh profit warning, as well as issuing a statement which lays some of the blame at Nintendo's feet. The struggling chain - which is the UK's largest (and some would argue, last) major video game retailer - cites a lack of Switch...
News MotoGP Could Be Coming To Nintendo Switch, But Not Until Next Year
Dev looking to "concentrate efforts" on a "great Switch version" in '18
Milestone's MotoGP 17 hit retail this month on PS4 and Xbox One, but there was no Switch version. While you might assume this is simply business as usual given Nintendo's on-off relationship with many third-party studios, Milestone has actually stated that it's keen to bring the...
Video Home Movie Clips Reveal The Wildly Differing Fates Of The Game Boy And Virtual Boy
"Do you know what this WOULD have cost?"
iRetrogamer's Tyler Esposito has a wealth of home movie recordings made by his late father, who was gaming mad and got his son hooked on all kinds of interactive entertainment. His latest offering focuses on two Nintendo products with totally different fates - the Game Boy and the
News Korean Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney Rating Suggests Upcoming 3DS Release
Laying down the law
Capcom has done a pretty decent job of ensuring that fans of the popular Ace Attorney franchise are well-served on 3DS. We've already had Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney - Spirit of Justice, Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy,
Thursday29th Jun 2017
News Majora's Mask DLC Will Definitely be Useful in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
Can't we all just get along?
Over the past few days Nintendo has been publishing short articles from the team behind The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild to outline the various backgrounds and uses for the armour items that'll be added through this week's DLC. This time it's the turn of series producer Eiji Aonuma to talk about Majora's...
Dead. Dead. Oh, dead again.
Having been released on PC and Mac in October last year GoNNER now sees its console debut on Nintendo Switch, brought to us by publisher Raw Fury Games and developer Art in Heart. Generally loved by players and critics alike in its original guise GoNNER is a roguelike platformer, consisting of ever-changing,...
Nintendo Download 29th June (North America)
Zelda: Breath of the Wild DLC! GoNNER! Mighty Gunvolt Burst 3DS! More!
It's that time, dear readers, for the North American Nintendo Download Update. This week brings us more content for one of the year's best games, while the Switch eShop has two very different but tempting download titles. The 3DS has a couple of gems too, while the Wii U isn't...
News Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Version 1.2.0 Is Now Live
A new Pikmin suit! Balancing changes!
Though the jury’s still out on whether or not Nintendo will be updating Mario Kart 8 Deluxe with new DLC features sometime in the future, the company has still been periodically updating the game with minor tweaks and additions to improve the overall experience. Though there’s little here that’ll make a...
Rumour Leaked Switch SDK Hints At Save Data Transfer And Guest Logins
Save our souls
A alleged leak of the full Switch SDK includes hints that Nintendo is working towards a save data transfer option for the console, and that guest accounts are also on the way. The leaked document - highlighted on NeoGAF - contains the following passage on save data: In the future, we plan to provide a feature to transfer account...
Nintendo Download 29th June (Europe)
Zelda: Breath of the Wild DLC! GoNNER! Switch discounts! More!
The European Nintendo Download Update is here, bringing with it some exciting retail DLC along with some interesting new download-only games. We have options across Switch, 3DS and Wii U to consider, along with the usual (and Switch) discounts doing the rounds. Check out the full line-up...
News Bandai Namco Confirms July Release for Namco Museum on Nintendo Switch
Trailer shows off Pac-Man VS., too
Namco Museum is set to be a fun retro arrival on the Nintendo Switch, offering a number of old-school games along with additional features and some quirks unique to Nintendo's console. Now we know when it's arriving, with Bandai Namco announcing it'll land on 28th July in Europe and North America. It's still...
News The LEGO Ninjago Movie Video Game is Coming To Nintendo Switch
Find your inner ninja!
Who doesn't love a good movie tie-in game, especially when it involves LEGO? Just in time for the movie you'll be able to pick up The LEGO Ninjago Movie Video Game on 22nd September in North America (6th October in Europe) to enjoy on your Nintendo Switch. Developed by TT Games, this actually looks like it could be a lot...
News The Cast For Netflix's Castlevania Series Includes A Few Famous Faces
Or should that be voices?
Netflix's promising Castlevania animated series isn't far away now, and producer Adi Shankar has revealed some of the voice talent signed up for the show. He's joined in the video above by Scottish actor Graham McTavish (Erik the Viking, The Hobbit) - who plays the role of Dracula
News Mario Paint Lovers Rejoice, Hyperkin Is Making A New SNES Mouse
Coming next month for $20
The SNES mouse never really gets the attention it probably deserves. Despite shipping with Mario Paint - which was as close to being a "killer app" for the device as you were likely to get - and offering compatibility with more games that you might expect, the mouse has been largely forgotten as time as gone on - but not by...
News Koei Tecmo's Nights of Azure 2: Bride Of The New Moon Is Coming To Nintendo Switch
Marks publisher's western debut on the console
Koei Tecmo has confirmed that Nights of Azure 2: Bride of the New Moon will be coming to the Nintendo Switch this year. Also slated for release on the PS4, the title arrives in the west on October 24th and marks the publisher's western debut for the Switch. As you can see from the trailer...
Video Become A Pro ARMS Fighter With These 8 Great Techniques & Tips
Keep success within arm's reach
ARMS is a game very much in its own league. You can't just apply the tactics you've picked up from other fighting games and expect to win, it's just too chuffing different. As such we've compiled a list of the eight tips and techniques we deem most important to getting your ARMS game in ship-shape, all of which you...
Video Physical Contact: SPEED Could Herald A Brave New Era of Switch Shovelware
It begins?
We're still trying to get to the bottom of where Physical Contact: SPEED came from, as the game was supposed to launch today as part of the weekly Switch eShop download in Europe but it's currently (at the time of writing) listed with a release date of 'TBD' on the actual store; we've asked Nintendo for information. In the meantime we...
Video Let's See What Star Fox 2 Might Offer on the Super NES Classic Edition
It's not the final ROM, but it's close
Star Fox 2 is a bit of an oddball for Nintendo; a fully completed sequel to an already successful and highly impressive title that was shelved to make way for the new, shiny N64 with go-faster stripes. Thankfully it's on its way to the public's deserving hands with the release of the Super NES Classic Edition,...
Review Galaxy Fight: Universal Warriors (Switch eShop / Neo Geo)
In space, no one can hear you yawn
When the one-on-one fighting game gold rush took place in the '90s it seemed that practically every developer or publisher had their own take on the genre, and as you might expect, not all of these efforts turned out to be classics. Sunsoft fared better than most - Waku Waku 7 remains one of the most unique...
News Super Bomberman R Update 1.4 Is Live With Castlevania, Gradius And Silent Hill Bombers
Vic Viper and Simon Belmont join the team!
Super Bomberman R's most significant content update yet has just gone live, bringing with it new characters, stages and items. Three new characters are available in the shop: Vic Viper Bomber (from Gradius) Simon Belmont Bomber (from Castlevania), and Pyramid Head Bomber (from Silent Hill). There are also...
News Rocket League Is Getting Some Free Rick and Morty Cosmetic DLC
And it’s coming to the Switch version, too
One of the fun features of Rocket League is the whole wealth of cosmetic features with which you can customize your car. Virtually every aspect of the car’s body can be tweaked or colored or decaled which leads to some pretty diverse matches between teams. Psyonix has been keen to keep the game updated...
News Story of Seasons: Trio of Towns Confirmed for October Release in Europe
A good time for a virtual harvest?
It's not always easy to keep up with the various iterations, naming rights and games based upon Harvest Moon, but Story of Seasons is indeed a take on the series from key creators, regardless of its brand in the West. The good news for European gamers that have been waiting for the latest in the series is...
News PQube Is Bringing The Hyperkin SmartBoy To Europe
Plays Game Boy cartridges on your Samsung phone
European publisher and retail group PQube has confirmed that it will be bringing the Hyperkin SmartBoy to Europe. The SmartBoy is a device which bolts onto your Android phone and allows you to play original Game Boy cartridges. It's been released as part of the Samsung Mobile Accessory Partnership...
News Shephy will Bring a Quirky Sheep-Themed Card Game to the Switch eShop
Has an interesting idea on how to 'be fruitful'
It seems Nintendo is keen to keep up the momentum on the Switch eShop, with at least one new indie game to enjoy each week. Next week, on 6th July, European gamers will be treated to Shephy by Arc System Works for the princely sum of £4.99 in the UK. A North American release is to be confirmed...
Wednesday28th Jun 2017
Guide Best ARMS Characters: Abilities, Strengths And Strategies
They're a secret to everyone
ARMS is not like a traditional fighting game - characters do not have special moves, nor do they have unique strength, health or defense stats. That doesn’t mean, however, that there’s no more to ARMS’s unique cast than their looks. Each character has abilities all their own which can make all the difference in the...
News Updated GymHuntr Site Now Helps You Track Pokémon GO Raid Battles
Knowledge is power
The recent update for Pokémon GO is one of its biggest yet, and totally revises the way gyms work in the game. As well as making alterations to how monsters are assigned to a gym, these locations are now home to Raid Battles, which occur periodically throughout the day. Each Raid Batt
Editorial The Frustrating Quest for a SNES Mini is Bad Business for Nintendo
It'd be funny if it wasn't true
Oh, Nintendo. We love you, we care about you, but you do drive us crazy sometimes. We're too involved to break it off, but sometimes we need a bit of a cool-down from your shenanigans. Here's how you turn hype for a hugely anticipated product into frustration, in some cases anger, and yes even mockery. You announce a...
Matters Of Import Finding The Secret Of Mana In Seiken Densetsu Collection On Switch
Mana from heaven
While Square's Seiken Densetsu series continues to this very day, it's the two SNES / Super Famicom outings on which the franchise built its enviable reputation. Seiken Densetsu 2 - better known in the west as Secret of Mana - is arguably one of the finest RPGs ever made, while its sequel has only been held back from wider acclaim...
News Tingle Shocked Zelda: Breath of the Wild Designer Right Down To Her Bones
"He's such an unsettling character...but...he's also so adorable..."
Love him or hate him, Tingle is here to stay in the Zelda universe. First appearing in The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask back in 2000, we've seen him pop up time and again since then and he even got his own game on the DS in the shape of the amazingly...
News Miyamoto Was Worried How Players Would React To Mario Odyssey's New Donk City
Legendary designer not keen on revisiting past Mario games, though
Super Mario Odyssey must surely rank as one of the most anticipated video games of 2017, and like Super Mario World, Super Mario 64 and Super Mario Galaxy before it, looks set to offer some compelling new gameplay ideas - including New Donk City, a realistic, city-like environment...
News Star Fox 2 Release Has Nothing To Do With Super FX Patent Expiring, Says Argonaut Founder
"Nintendo owns that patent anyway"
The news that Star Fox 2 is finally getting an official release on the Super NES Classic Edition sent shockwaves through the gaming world, and even caught programmer Dylan Cuthbert by surprise. The game -
News Kirby’s Blowout Blast Releases in North America on 6th July
Just a week to go
Much akin to how the minigames of Kirby: Triple Deluxe were later given fleshed out standalone releases on the eShops, the minigames of Kirby: Planet Robobot are also getting their own chance at the spotlight. Kirby’s Blowout Blast is particularly notable, however, for being the first game to take the super-tuff pink puff into a...
News TheJWittz to Host World Premiere of New Hasbro Nintendo Game
Coming from the Nintendo NY store
It seems that Nintendo is gearing up for another game / merchandise collaboration, this time with Hasbro. The hugely popular video presenter Joshua Wittenkeller (aka TheJWittz), has teased a world premiere from the Nintendo NY store that he'll be hosting on Twitch. It seems to be a board game, which is further...
News ARMS and Nintendo Switch Keep a Grip on the Japanese Charts
Only just...
The Media Create Japanese chart results are out, and they bring positive news for Nintendo as they have a lead in both software and hardware. In the software charts we have ARMS clinging on to top spot, very narrowly seeing off the challenge from the retail iteration of the PS4 expansion Final Fantasy XIV: Stormblood. We then...
News Mystery And Horror Adventure The Count Lucanor Is Coming To Switch
A mix of Zelda, Silent Hill and Dark Souls
Ratalaika Games is bringing Baroque Decay's The Count Lucanor to the Switch eShop, it has been revealed. Previously available on Steam, the game is inspired by the likes of Zelda, Silent Hill and Dark Souls, and is billed as a "mystery and horror adventure" set in a fantasy world. The Count Lucanor...
News Monopoly Gamer Brings a Mario Spin to the Classic Board Game
Boss fights, coins, and Power Packs
Earlier today we reported on an apparent World Premiere of a new Hasbro / Nintendo game being hosted by TheJWittz later today. Well, it won't be the Premiere any more, as a press release has rolled out and Kotaku has posted details on the game for us all - it's Monopoly Gamer, with a Mario theme. Though it is...
News Famitsu Readers Choose Super Mario Kart as the Best Racing Game of All Time
Crosses the line ahead of all its rivals
Whenever a conversation turns to the 'best of all time' in anything, there's sure to be some feisty opinions. Now that the Famitsu Weekly readers have chosen their best racing game of all time, that's sure to get fans talking. The winner was Super Mario Kart, which saw off various rivals including...
News My Nintendo in North America Has Been Updated with New Pikmin Rewards
Remember those awesome Pikmin cartoons?
Though there’s still lots of mystery around what exactly is going on with Pikmin 4 behind closed doors at Nintendo HQ, fans of the series can at least rest easy knowing that the 2D spin-off Hey! Pikmin is only about a month away from seeing a release on the 3DS. Given that Arzest is the studio behind this...
Video Check Out This Awesome Fan-Made Shovel Knight Anime Opening
In honour of the game's 3 year anniversary
Shovel Knight has turned three years old, which is a reminder of how time flies and also of the fact we really should go back and play the fantastic action platformer once again. Now Channy & Kimberly, a talented animation duo that we spoke to last year, have posted a neat 'Anime Opening' for the game,...
First Impressions Dropping in on Soldam: Drop, Connect, Erase
A Jaleco Jam of Falling Fruit
The launch of the Switch was an especially exciting one because, for the first time on a Nintendo system, a region-free eShop meant gamers everywhere had access to content from outside their home territory. North American gamers could grab VOEZ from the European or Japanese shops a week before its release in the region,...
Tuesday27th Jun 2017
Guide Our Favourite Headphones For The Nintendo Switch
Pump up the volume
With the release of Nintendo Switch firmware 3.0, the big N removed the limits on how loud we can listen to our consoles on the go, so what better time to recommend some headphones than the present? We’ve spent the last couple of months testing out a variety of headphones from manufacturers large and small and have picked out a...
Guide Everything We Know About the Super NES Classic Edition
The games, the controllers, and the regional variations
After plenty of rumours and assumptions based on common sense, Nintendo unveiled The Super NES Classic Edition (NA) / The Nintendo Classic Mini: Super Nintendo Entertainment System (PAL / Europe / Australia / New Zealand), though it was an announcement with some surprises. There's...
News The Super NES Classic Edition Hides the Classic Controller Connector Ports
But how will the NA version work?
One thing that you might have missed given the deluge of information coming at you regarding the Super NES Classic Edition, was that those SNES shaped controller ports are actually just for show. As shown in the photo of the Japanese version, you can clearly see the panel pops out and unveils two Wii Remote style...
News Star Fox 2 Dev Is As Shocked As You About The Game Coming To SNES Classic Edition
"I presume it will be that mastered version?"
The internet is still in shock somewhat from Nintendo's decision to include the previously unreleased Star Fox 2 on the Super NES Classic Edition. While questions remain about exactly which version of this unreleased game will be on the hardware, we do know Nintendo has commissioned new artwork and a...
News The eBay Scalpers Are At It Already With The Super NES Classic Edition
Capitalism at work
As Gordon Gekko famously said, "greed is right, greed works"; maybe this is true in the cut-throat world of Wall Street, but when we see lots of lovely Super NES Classic Edition pre-orders being listed on eBay, it just makes our blood boil. While we are still waiting for North American pre-orders to open, several UK-based...
Feature We Quiz the Fire Emblem Warriors Developers On Characters, Game Design and More
"If people enjoy the game it would be great to make a sequel"
Way back in January during the big reveal of the Switch, Nintendo lifted the veil on Fire Emblem Warriors, the latest collaboration between the big N's internal teams and Koei Tecmo. After plenty had fun with Hyrule Warriors on Wii U and then Hyrule Warriors Legends on 3DS,...
News Nintendo Unveils the Nintendo Classic Mini: Super Famicom for Japan
Same deal, but with a few different games
We've had the reveals for the Super NES Classic Edition (NA) and the The Nintendo Classic Mini: Super Nintendo Entertainment System (PAL), and now Nintendo has released details of the Japanese version. Aesthetically and in terms of its name it seems to follow the style and branding of the PAL iteration...
News Pac-Man Vs. is Included in Namco Museum for Nintendo Switch
Good times...
Update: Earlier today we reported on a teaser for Pac-Man Vs., and it now emerges that the GameCube original will be included in the upcoming release of Namco Museum on Nintendo Switch, which is fantastic news. The full game list for the Japanese edition - via JapaneseNintendo.com - is below. Pac-Man Pac-Man VS Dig Dug Galaga Gala
News Nintendo Gives Details and Some History on Midna's Helmet in Zelda: Breath of the Wild DLC
Midna evolved from a prototype "goblin/devilkin" design
Nintendo has continued its series of articles providing a countdown to this week's DLC for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, this time profiling Midna's Helmet. First of all, the helmet will allow for "Guardian Resist Up" in the game, which is always handy. One neat screen from the...
News 1995 Called, It Wants Its Official Star Fox 2 Box Art Back
Stranger than fiction
Nintendo dropped a double-whammy yesterday, announcing the Super NES Classic and confirming that one of the included games is Star Fox 2, the unreleased sequel to the best-selling original. As you'll know if you've consulted our definitive feature on the topic, Star Fox 2 was supposed to b
News Snake Pass Celebrates Summer Solstice With 40 Percent Discount And A Hint Of Upcoming DLC
Ssssummer ssssale!
Sumo Digital has confirmed that its Switch title Snake Pass will go on sale from today June 27th until 4th July, with a 40 percent discount off the typical cost of the game. The occasion? The Summer Solstice, of course. To coincide with this news, the studio has released a trailer - which you can view above - that...
Random Take a Look at Some Awesome Retro Gaming Coffee Tables
As we're all about the old-school right now
It's been an interesting start to the week, with plenty of us thinking about retro gaming following the big SNES Mini reveal from Nintendo. As a result it seems like a nice time to dip into the rather fun bit of the internet, where enthusiasts showcase their love of gaming along with some intriguing...
Video Let's Take a Look at All 21 Games You'll Get on your Super NES Classic Edition
Or 20 +1 as Nintendo want to put it
It's a bit of a shame that the Super NES Classic Edition is being bundled with fewer games than its NES counterpart, but the ones that are included with this console are absolute knockouts. From Donkey Kong Country and Super Metroid to Secret of Mana and of course Star Fox 2, they're all included in...
News Be Quick And Snag A SNES Classic, Nintendo Official UK Store's Pre-Order Is Live
Good luck!
Update: 20 minutes have passed, therefore it is now out of stock. We'll update this article should things open up again. Original Article: The UK pre-orders for the eagerly anticipated Super NES Classic Edition predictably sold out in next to no time when they surfaced on Amazon UK, GAME and ShopTo yesterday. At that time...
News Fire Emblem Warriors Devs Talk About Permadeath and Hardcore Mode
Steel your nerves
Fire Emblem Warriors is one of many games we have to look forward to for the Switch this year, and it’s shaping up to be quite the quality title. Of course, given that this is another crossover project, there have been plenty of questions floating around as to what elements are going to be popping up. Considering that Fire Emblem...
News Psyonix Studio Lead Discusses the Porting Process of Rocket League
"We didn’t think we would have it running this smooth, this early"
One of the surprise announcements of Nintendo’s E3 showing was that the popular battle-car soccer game, Rocket League, would be making its way to the Nintendo Switch. Psyonix had earlier expressed interest in bringing the game to the Switch—the platform does seem to be a good...
News SteamWorld Dig 2 is 'Pretty Much Finished' But is Now Due 'Late Summer/Early Fall 2017'
Pushed back for extra polish
Image & Form has issued an update on the much-anticipated SteamWorld Dig 2, which is a mix of good and bad news. The good news is that the game is 'pretty much finished', and though it has also been announced for PS4 and PC the Switch version is 'still the main platform'. The bad news is that the studio is pushing...
News Chicken Wiggle Will Cost $15 On The 3DS eShop
"Much thought has gone into the pricing of Chicken Wiggle"
Atooi's Chicken Wiggle is nearing release, and Jools Watsham has now revealed what the game will cost once it hits the 3DS eShop. Watsham had previously stated that Chicken Wiggle would cost $10, but since then he's been adding loads more content to the game and feels that a price...
Video Nintendo Minute Picks Up Some Pro ARMS Tips from Mr. Yabuki
The man, the legend, the almighty ARM
For those of you that diligently watched all of Nintendo's online streams during E3, a highlight moment came towards the end of the ARMS Invitational event. The game's producer, Kosuke Yabuki, gave a masterclass in technique as he took on and defeated the tournament winner. The manner in which he won,...
Monday26th Jun 2017
Feature The Full Story Behind Star Fox 2, Nintendo's Most Famous Cancellation
"The series was never intended to be limited to linear 3D scrolling stages"
To celebrate the announcement of the SNES Classic Mini, we're republishing the full story behind the cancellation of Star Fox 2, which first appeared on the site back in May 2015. This year will see the launch of another entry in Nintendo's long-running space battle...
Random Here's The Reason Why The North American Super NES Looks So Different
"I thought the Super Famicom didn't look good when stacked"
There was great excitement in the Nintendo Life team when the Super NES Classic Edition was revealed to the world, but of course it didn't take long for envy to set in from our US based colleagues when they saw the European version of the SNES Mini; the design differences have always been a...
News Nintendo Announces Super NES Classic Edition
Now you're playing with super power
Nintendo today announced the long-rumoured Super Nintendo Classic Edition. The system launches on 29th September, will retail for $79.99 in the U.S. and comes with 21 games, including the never before released Star Fox 2. It includes two Super NES controllers and works with the Wii's Classic Controller and...
Happily Ever After
Ever Oasis might be a new IP, but it comes from a long and storied pedigree: the brainchild of Secret of Mana creator Koichi Ishii, and developed by Grezzo (of the 3DS Zelda remakes and StreetPass Garden/Flower Town fame), while it certainly reflects the influence of its creators’ earlier works, as a full package it feels fresh...
News Thankfully, Europe Is Getting A More Handsome SNES Classic Mini
Well rounded
Following the recent surprise announcement that North America is getting a Super NES Classic Edition, we have now heard from Nintendo UK that Europe will be getting The Nintendo Classic Mini: Super Nintendo Entertainment System (what a mouthful, eh?). Of course this will look like the European and Japanese version of the SNES with its...
Hardware New Nintendo 2DS XL Review
2D or not 2D? That is the question
The 3DS is the handheld console that simply refuses to step into the shadows. With the Switch arriving on the scene blessed with the ability to host both portable and domestic gameplay, many assumed that Nintendo would put its existing handheld system out to pasture, but the Kyoto giant has done the exact opposite;...
News ARMS Update Adds LAN Play and Arena Mode
Woah-oh-oh-oh-ohhhhhh
Rather like we saw with Splatoon, Nintendo has promised frequent free updates and content for ARMS. The first part of the Switch title's growth has now arrived with the update to version 1.1.0. First of all we have an extra option for local multiplayer, specifically within the 'Local' mode where you connect with other owners...
News Star Fox 2 Will Finally Be Released Thanks To Super NES Classic Edition
It only took 22 years...
Nintendo has just casually announced the Super NES Classic Edition which had long been rumoured ever since the initial NES Classic Edition last year. One thing that no-one saw coming was that Nintendo is including a (we're assuming) finished version of Star Fox 2, a cancelled Super Nintendo game that has widely been...
News Nintendo Shows Off the New Armour in Zelda: Breath of the Wild's The Master Trials DLC
Korok Mask and Phantom Armor are first up
This week's big release isn't in stores, as it is The Master Trials DLC for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild; for those that have paid out on the Expansion Pass on Wii U or Nintendo Switch it's finally time to enjoy some new content. For players keen to play the game yet again (like this writer)...
News Nintendo Promises 'Significantly More Units of Super NES Classic Edition', But Only in 2017
Controller cable said to be 5 foot in length
With today's announcement of the Super NES Classic Edition (NA) / The Nintendo Classic Mini: Super Nintendo Entertainment System (PAL), Nintendo has generated a lot of buzz online. After the availability issues with the NES Mini in 2016, however, the scrambl
Poll Are You Excited About the Super NES Classic Edition?
Big hype for a little console
Nintendo, as it likes to drop big announcements through press releases and social media posts, has confirmed the rumours and unveiled the Super NES Classic Edition (NA) / The Nintendo Classic Mini: Super Nintendo Entertainment System (PAL). Let's just call it the SNES Mini from this point on for clarity. It's not just...
News Extra Nintendo Switch Stock Drives Game Sales in UK, as Ever Oasis Struggles on Debut
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe and Breath of the Wild move back up
The UK chart results are out and bring mixed news from a Nintendo perspective. While two big hits got a boost in sales courtesy of "renewed stock" - which likely relates to the Switch hardware getting some fresh units last week - a new 3DS arrival struggled. To start with the good news,...
News Sega Forever Manager Blames Mobile Fragmentation For Shortcomings
"If you look at the vast majority of feedback it's been strong"
Following the release of Sega Forever on smart devices last week, there were quite a lot of comments on social media decrying the quality of its emulation. Digital Foundry's John Linneman was perhaps one of the more vocal critics due to his years of experience in dealing with the...
News Register Interest in the SNES Classic Mini on the Official Nintendo UK Store
If it works, there's a bit of traffic...
Today Nintendo of Europe announced The Nintendo Classic Mini: Super Nintendo Entertainment System alongside the equivalent Super NES Classic Edition in North America. Now we're all desperately waiting for pre-orders, knowing full well that demand will be very high. If you're in the UK there's a small...
News Original Journey To Bring Pencil Art Shooting to the Switch eShop
An eclectic mix of gameplay elements
The indie games making the jump to the Switch eShop keep on coming thick and fast. Slated for Q1 2018, we have Original Journey, which is described as a sci-fi action-adventure with elaborately detailed pencil art. Developed by Bonfire Entertainment and to be published by Another Indie, this game...
News Eiji Aonuma and Colleagues to Give Masterclass on The Legend of Zelda at Japan Expo
Will no doubt focus heavily on Breath of the Wild
The Japan Expo in Paris is only a couple of weeks away, and it's an event Nintendo has often supported. Last year Nintendo ran a Splatoon Squid Sisters concert, reminiscent of the performances that proved to be such a hit in Japan. This year Nintendo's key contribution is a Masterclass...
News Nintendo Share Value Continues Upward Curve as Analyst Talks Up Company's Mobile Strategy
"We believe Nintendo's mobile games will go from strength to strength"
Those who like to keep an eye on Nintendo's share value, as a barometer of the company's health and investor confidence, will have noted that it's not only at its highest point in a number of years but continues to climb. Plenty attribute this to strong early numbers and positive...
Sunday25th Jun 2017
Review Mighty Gunvolt Burst (Switch eShop)
A mighty burst of pixel platforming perfection
In the vacuum left behind by the absence of Capcom’s popular Mega Man series, two major alternatives have sprouted up in an effort to take the top spot as the definitive run ‘n’ gun action platformer. These projects — created in parallel — have been headed by various staff that had a hand in...
Review Runbow Pocket Deluxe Edition (New 3DS)
Close, but not quite
When Runbow released for the Wii U back in 2015, we praised it as one of the best games on the platform. Sadly, despite an excellent critical reception, the colourful platformer didn’t reach the audience it could have due to the Wii U’s limited install base. 13AM is aiming to share its opus with a different audience...
Saturday24th Jun 2017
News Take a Look at The Nintendo Switch Pocket Dock SP
Yep, it's a Game Boy Advance turned into a Switch dock
The world of gaming enthusiasts brings us some very cool things, and the Switch has certainly inspired its fair share of mods and neat ideas. The Nintendo Switch Pocket Dock SP undoubtedly qualifies, which is the work of CptnAlex on Instagram. As you can see above we have a Game Boy Advance...
News Reggie Fils-Aimé Defends Nintendo's Indie Support and AM2R Policy
Also talks of Animal Crossing app having positive impact for IP
We've seen plenty of E3 interviews from Reggie Fils-Aimé and other Nintendo executives, many covering the content that Nintendo showcased in LA. There's interest in what wasn't shown though, as despite there being plenty of surprises and official coverage, some areas were...
News More Rumours Add Weight to Talk of a SNES Classic Mini
It seems inevitable, right?
The NES Classic Mini is a cool little device and proved hugely popular, though sadly Nintendo botched the whole supply and demand thing. The success of the hardware, and the buzz it brought in the Holiday season last year, certainly makes rumours of a SNES Classic Mini this year seem feasible. It could be announced...
News Nintendo Switch Sales Surge Past A Million In Japan
Faster than Wii U, but behind the original Wii
The Nintendo Switch has sailed past the one million units sold market in its native Japan after 16 weeks of sale, Dengeki is reporting. For comparison's sake, by the same point in their lifespans the Wii had sold 1.85 million units in Japan and the Wii U had sold 820,000. The amazing success of...
News Nintendo's Market Capitalisation Overtakes Sony's Following Switch Success
Highest market cap for Nintendo since 2008
The ongoing success of the Switch has seen Nintendo's market capitalisation hit 5.44 trillion yen ($48.9 billion), which sees the Kyoto giant overtake rival Sony for the first time in almost a year. This new market cap figure is the highest posted by Nintendo since October 2008. ...
Feature Puzzling Over Dragons with GungHo CEO Kazuki Morishita
On puzzles, dragons, Switch support, and (not) beating Breath of the Wild
As one of the most successful — and addictive — mobile match-threes of all time, GungHo Online Entertainment’s Puzzle & Dragons needs no introduction. Lighting up smartphones from Japan to Europe, North America and beyond, it’s also made quite a splash on...
Video Digital Foundry Gives Its Assessment of the New Nintendo 2DS XL
Worth the change?
The New Nintendo 2DS XL arrives in late July, but units are already doing the rounds for those keen to preview and review the system. Our video man Alex shared his views on it earlier this week in his own inimitable style. Now our network colleagues at Digital Foundry have produced their formal review, so you can get precise...
Video MercurySteam, Metroid: Samus Returns and the Prototypes That Were Rejected
Liam Robertson revisits the story
Metroid: Samus Returns was a welcome announcement during E3, as Nintendo used the Treehouse segment to unveil what is now one of the most anticipated 3DS titles of this year. It's being developed by MercurySteam, well known among 3DS owners for Castlevania: Lords of Shadow - Mirror of Fate, and it's looking rather...
Friday23rd Jun 2017
Feature The (Sadly Fictional) Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo Switch Fighter Ballot - Results!
Y’all pulled through
Back in May we launched our very own “fighter ballot” to hopefully gain some excitement for the possible E3 announcement of Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo Switch. Unless you completely missed all-things E3 2017, you'll know that this sadly never happened. Nevertheless, you all voted by the thousands – 13,824 to be exact...
News PES 2018 is Skipping Nintendo Switch, But Konami Will Consider Future Releases
Fans have to make noise, of course
Nintendo Switch owners will be able to play some virtual football this year when FIFA 18 arrives, and it should be an interesting release. EA will have a clean run without competition, however, as Konami has confirmed what was already quite obvious - PES 2018 isn't coming to Nintendo's console. Though that is the...
News Square Enix Has Been 'Tenacious' in Ongoing Conversations About Final Fantasy XIV on Switch
"We’ve been trying to keep at it"
While 2016 brought the high profile arrival of Final Fantasy XV, its predecessor is still very much in progress and relevant to series fans. The MMO has, like so many online games in its genre, spanned across multiple console generations; it was only this week that the Final Fantasy XIV:...
Passing the torch to a new generation
After a hiatus of a few years, the Professor Layton series is finally being resurrected - albeit with a twist - this year with Layton’s Mystery Journey: Katrielle and the Millionaires’ Conspiracy. Starring Katrielle Layton — daughter of the famed professor — this one promises to bring more brain bending...
News Here's Your First Taste Of Grant Kirkhope's Contribution To Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle
Former Rare man has outdone himself yet again
Nintendo fans were excited to finally hear the confirmation that Grant Kirkhope (known for his work on Banjo Kazooie, Goldeneye, and Donkey Kong 64) would be producing music for Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle. It'
News Codemasters Hasn't Completely Ruled Out Bringing Micro Machines To Nintendo Switch
"We’re watching what happens with the Switch with great interest"
We were more than a little disappointed when Micro Machines: World Series was announced for PS4, Xbox One and Windows PC but not for Nintendo Switch earlier this year. To be released on 30th June, we feel this is a game much like Rocket League which would be perfectly suited for...
News Pokémon GO's Raid Battles Are Live, But They're Reserved For Master Trainers
UPDATE: Now available to level 25 trainers
UPDATE: The cap has now been lowered to level 25. ORIGINAL STORY: Pokémon GO has just been updated with one of its most significant overhauls yet - the introduction of Raid Battles which take place at gyms all over the world. Raid Battles close to your current location can be tracked by tapping the...
News Soon You'll Be Able To Wear The Street Fighter II Jeans You've Wanted Since You Were 11
"The Worlds of Raw Denim & Street Fighter 2 Collide!!"
Jeans are pretty cool. They're fashionable - despite being invented many years ago - and hard-wearing. But you know what's really cool? Street Fighter II jeans. In a move that we're shocked hasn't happened sooner, clothing line Naked & Famous Denim is teaming up with Capcom to create a line...
News Congratulations Nintendo 64, You're A Proper Grown-Up Now
The classic system turns 21 today
It's a day of anniversaries today it seems, not only does Sonic The Hedgehog turn 26, but it is also a whopping 21 years since the Nintendo 64 was released in its native territory of Japan. Launched on 23rd June 1996, the N64 served as a landmark moment in Nintendo's history as a video game manufacturer, mainly...
Video Man Plays Super Mario Bros. In Augmented Reality, Puzzles Bystanders
For science!
People are doing some pretty amazing things with Microsoft's Hololens headset, but Abhishek Singh deserves additional praise for his efforts. Not only has he recreated the first level of Super Mario Bros. in augmented reality, he even dressed up as the famous plumber and tested the stage out in New York's crowded Central...
News Sonic The Hedgehog Turns 26 Today
Happy Birthday, Blue Blur
Sonic the Hedgehog made his Mega Drive debut 26 years ago today. On June 23rd 1991, Sega's answer to Super Mario arrived on North American store shelves, with the Japanese and European releases following in July. With its incredible visuals and astonishing speed, the game was hailed as an instant classic, and went on to...
Thursday22nd Jun 2017
News Pokémon GO Cheaters Get A Nasty Surprise In The Latest Update
Niantic wants it to be "a fun and fair experience for all Trainers"
Pokémon GO's latest update is bringing with it some amazing new features, such as Raid Battles and revised gyms, but it also has a rather nasty surprise waiting in store for any players who have resorted to using third-party apps to track monsters. Any monsters obtained via this...
Review Oceanhorn: Monster of Uncharted Seas (Switch eShop)
Horn of plenty?
When Oceanhorn: Monster of Uncharted Seas was unveiled for mobile devices a couple of years ago, it wasn't hard to draw comparisons to a certain iconic Nintendo franchise. Since that time it's enjoyed some success and made its way to other platforms, now including the Switch eShop; the question is whether the transition to dedicated...
News The Metroid: Samus Returns Legacy Edition Looks Fabulous
Really, just look at it
Earlier today Nintendo of Europe sent out a press release with details on upcoming 3DS titles, and we covered a couple of new details. One section that caught our eye that we didn't cover initially related to the Metroid: Samus Returns Legacy Edition, which sounds like a super-charged version of the special edition...
News Sega Forever Launch Marred By Terrible Emulation
"This feels kinda like watching a trainwreck unfold"
Yesterday with joyous glee we reported that Sega Forever had launched on smart devices, and we touched on some comments from Sega Networks' chief marketing officer Mike Evans about the possibilities of bringing the collection of games to Switch as they are built using Unity. However, it...
News Minecraft On Switch Will Also Get The Super Duper Graphics Pack
Super!
Minecraft is getting a big update this year thanks to the "Better Together" initiative which looks to unify all players across as many systems as possible - and that includes Switch. However, this news was just one part of Microsoft's E3 presentation - it also spent a lot of time talking about the Super Duper Graphics Pack, which drastically...
Nintendo Download 22nd June (North America)
Ever Oasis! Oceanhorn! RPG Maker Fes! Fatal Fury 2! More!
It's that time again, fellow gamers, for the North American Nintendo Download Update details. This week has some high profile arrivals on both Switch and 3DS, varying from retail games to intriguing download-only titles. Let's get to the details, shall we? Nintendo Switch eShop: Oceanhorn:...
Random Switch Game Cards Are Tough Enough To Survive A Spin In The Washing Machine
"Amazingly it booted up without issue."
If it's not enough that those cute little Nintendo Switch cards have to endure frequent licking to see if they really do taste as bad as everyone says, to add insult to injury now one of these beloved game cards has been put through a washing machine cycle and come out of the other end almost intact. Reddit...
News Former Metroid Prime Designers Talk About What They Want From A New Metroid Game
"The isolation, the wonder, and the fear"
Metroid turns 30 this year, and the news has been marked in the best way possible by not one but two new titles in the franchise. Metroid Prime 4 and Metroid: Samus Returns are certainly worth getting excited about, but former Metroid Prime designers Kynan Pearson and Mike Wikan have more ambitious ideas for...
News Monster Hunter Stories Will Roar Onto 3DS in Europe on 8th September
The wait will finally end
Capcom and the Monster Hunter series are touchy subjects right now for Nintendo fans, but there is now a firm release date for the next 3DS title in the IP in Europe. As part of a press release outlining 3DS titles coming this year, Nintendo of Europe confirmed a release date of 8th September for Monster Hunter Stories;...
News SwitchCase Hopes To Give Your Switch More Comfortable Grips
The grips are replaceable too
Do you find that the Switch is uncomfortable to hold in prolonged gameplay sessions? If so the SwitchCase Kickstarter from Skull & Co. might be an answer. Made from soft TPU material, the idea is that it's easy to slot on, with two different styles of grips to make the Switch much more comfortable to hold...
Nintendo Download 22nd June (Europe)
Ever Oasis! Oceanhorn! RPG Maker FES! Runbow Pocket! Demos! More!
The official press release with all of this week's European Nintendo Download Update pricing and details was a little slow to arrive this week, but we do now have the full line-up. There are some tempting options across Switch, 3DS and Wii U, along with some Sonic-themed discounts and...
News Nintendo Apologizes for Switch Shortages, Promises an Increase in Production
Miyamoto's plucking more Pikmin out back as we speak
It’s a well-trodden discussion at this point that Nintendo Switch hardware is exceedingly difficult to come by; unless you happen to visit a store early in the morning when a new shipment comes in, it’s pretty much guaranteed you’ll be hard pressed to find one on shelves. This is something...
Random Ease The Pain Of Sega Forever's Botched Launch With This Official Cereal
FREE GIFT INSIDE
Sega Forever has finally launched after weeks of speculation, and sadly, it's not had the best of starts. Dogged by poor emulation, the games released so far may be free to download and play, but they're a long way from being the best way to experience such classic titles. While Sega clearly has some work to do in order to bring...
Video This Year's AtGames Sega Genesis Flashback Console Looks Much Improved
720p, Filters, save states and much more besides
It's fair to say that AtGames doesn't have the best reputation in the realm of clone consoles - which is somewhat ironic when you consider the company has been doing this for years now. Its systems are typically marred by poor emulation, terrible AV output options and ropey audio, but it's trying to...
Review Last Resort (Switch eShop / Neo Geo)
It's the shooter Morrissey would play
Given how popular "shmups" were during the late '80s and early '90s it's odd that the Neo Geo didn't have more of them, but the few it did play host to were generally amazing. Blazing Star and Pulstar instantly spring to mind when talking about the genre on SNK's system, but there are many fans who hold a candle...
News The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Looks Set for Late November Release
Amazon makes the Link
When Bethesda showed off the latest Switch trailer for The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim during E3 it focused on amiibo support and motion controls, but shied away from giving a formal date. With the official Nintendo site now listing it for 'Holiday', it seems Amazon has had a whirl at giving the exact arrival time. Amazon.com...
News Nintendo's Shinya Takahashi on Producing New IP
"Is it something that needs to be in a Mario game?"
It seems like with every new generation of hardware, Nintendo fans are always hoping the company will create some fascinating new IP to bring fresh ideas to the table. Sometimes—as is the case with Splatoon—a new IP pays big and cements itself as a worthy addition to Nintendo’s collection,...
That's one puzzle solved
It's been too long since we last had a Professor Layton game, and though that era in the series has passed we do have Layton's Mystery Journey: Katrielle and the Millionaires' Conspiracy to look forward to. The good news is that it's not too far away, with Nintendo of America confirming that it'll arrive in the region...
News Nintendo Aims to Keep Switch Hot With 'Drumbeat' of Games and Strength of Concept
Will support cross-platform multiplayer when it's a good fit
When it comes down to the Nintendo Switch and its strategy for success, the big N can point to early results and claim to have got it right so far. Of course, a strong start means little without long-term sales, which was a core focus in an interview that Nintendo of America corporate...
News You Can Design a Character for Flipping Death on Nintendo Switch
Curse that Doctor Laser!
Flipping Death, from Zoink Games (Stick it to the Man), looks like another fun title on the way to the Switch eShop. Adopting a similar style to the aforementioned Wii U title, it'll have you solving puzzles and adventuring while flipping between two sides of reality. Zoink Games is now relaunching its 'ZEO' (Zoink...
Wednesday21st Jun 2017
Guide How To Use A GameCube Controller With Your Nintendo Switch
Going old-school
Own a Nintendo Switch? Fancy using your classic GameCube controller with it? Well, thanks to Mayflash's GameCube Adapter you can now achieve this interface dream. The catch is that the adapter needs to be updated with new firmware (this only works on PC at the moment, you can't use a Mac to update it) and that you can only...
News Sega Forever Aims To Revive The Company's Past On Mobile, But Could Come To Switch
From Master System to Dreamcast
Sega's been teasing its Sega Forever service for a while now, and has recently indulged in a satfisyingly old-school promotional campaign which includes mailing out cassette tapes with classic Sega tunes
News Hori Unveils Another Nintendo Switch Headset for July, With Plenty of Wires
Keeping you wired for fun
With Splatoon 2 getting ever closer we're expecting more information about the game in the coming days and weeks; alongside that, many are assuming the first version of the smart device voice chat / lobbies app will come out alongside the game. A 'limited' version of the app is still due in 'Summer', which is any time over...
News The Big Pokémon GO Update is Being Rolled Out Now
Time to reinstall
Just a few days ago, Niantic revealed what is arguably the biggest update to Pokémon GO yet, completely revamping gyms, adding in new items and gym badges, and adding Raid Battles. It was known that this update would be done in stages which would be dripped out over the “next few weeks”, but it seems that the update process...
Video Unboxing and Testing the New Nintendo 2DS XL
An XL in a tiny box
The 3DS 'family' of systems has life in it yet, which is perhaps best typified by the upcoming release of the New Nintendo 2DS XL, a system designed to fit into the market between the low-priced 2DS and the more 'premium' New 3DS XL. We've been looking at the orange and white version once again, so below our video man Alex does...
Watch The Dragon Quest XI Nintendo Direct - Live!
Time for the series to finally Switch it up?
Dragon Quest XI is only a month or so from release in Japan on the 3DS along with the PS4, with the portable iteration adopting a different style. That'll no doubt be a feature of this Japanese broadcast, though we hope to see the somewhat mysterious Nintendo Switch version, too. <liveblog...
Editorial Nintendo Switch is About Colour, Fun and Sharing Games, For Those Unsure of Its Purpose
More than the sum of its parts
Nintendo's home console hardware, for the third successive generation, is betting the farm on a concept rather than raw graphical power. After the blend of power and concept (if a cube with a handle counts as a concept) saw the GameCube struggle (compared to its predecessors), Nintendo shifted focus with its home...
News Say Hello To Allan Alvarez, Perhaps The Greatest Mario 64 Player Ever
And he was only a baby when it was first released
For many players, speedrunning is the ultimate way to show off your skill. While certain games require talent to remember movies or perfect strategies, the art of speedrunning arguably calls for even greater concentration and focus, with the smallest mistake costing valuable seconds and potentially...
Review Sengoku (Switch eShop / Neo Geo)
Hacked off
Hamster Corp's dedication to mining the back catalogue of the Neo Geo on Switch is commendable, but it does throw up some issues - namely that as time goes on the company is going to have to dig deeper and deeper into the library of the system, and that means having to endure some less-than-classic titles. While we wouldn't say that...
News EA is Focused on Nintendo Switch Portability and "Exploring Other Products"
"We love the mobility of the Switch"
The nature of the Switch hardware means it'll be approached in different ways by various developers; as far as EA is concerned, the system is primarily a portable. That's been the pitch for FIFA 18 on the system, a bespoke iteration that'll supposedly be the most 'advanced' portable entry in the series. To a...
News ARMS and Nintendo Switch Lead the Way in Japanese Charts
Switch titles lock out software top 3
The Media Create Japanese chart results are out, and this week has some interest for Nintendo fans courtesy of the debut of ARMS. Nintendo's new IP claimed number one spot and passed 100,000 sales, though that's well below the figures we saw for Mario Kart 8 Deluxe when it arrived in late April (it hit over...
News Snake Pass Update For Switch Adds Time Trial Mode And Lots More
Noodletastic
Sumo Digital's slithery physics platformer Snake Pass was a unexpected delight when we reviewed it back in March with solid visuals, unconventional gameplay, a memorable soundtrack and a decent amount of replay value. While Sumo quickly rolled out a patch after launch to improve the rumble effect in the game, the UK developer will...
News The LeSportsac X Nintendo Collection Introduces Some Neat Bags and Accessories
Sure, why not
In recent times Nintendo has been stepping up its efforts with merchandise and tie-ins, including Vans shoes and UNIQLO t-shirts. The latest collaboration is with LeSportsac, a company that makes fashionable bags and cases (or so we're told). LeSportsac and Nintendo have confirmed a new collection that's hitting Japan in July and...
News The Legend of Bum-bo Will Likely Be Making its Way to Switch
From the maker of Super Meat Boy and The Binding of Isaac
It seems that Edmund McMillen—developer of The Binding of Isaac, Super Meat Boy, and many others—has a certain affinity for the Nintendo Switch. After bringing The Binding of Isaac: Afterbirth+ to the platform early in the console’s life, it was recently announced that his upcoming...
Tuesday20th Jun 2017
A catchy Quote?
Nintendo consoles have, as of late, become a safe haven of sort for indies looking to publish their wares on home consoles. It makes sense, then, that the Switch would receive its own port of one of the most popular indie titles of all time, Cave Story+. Originally released in 2004 on PC, Cave Story gained popularity and...
News Nintendo Switch OS Version 3.0.0 Is Now Live
And guess what it does?
Almost every update since launch for the Nintendo Switch has been relatively low key in overall impact, often just bringing minor stability improvements and little else. There was a slight hope that Nintendo might announce some sort of substantial update in its Nintendo Direct at E3, but alas, there was nothing to be heard...
Hardware Analogue NT Mini Review - Not Just The Best NES Clone, It's Much More Besides
FPGA or GTHO
It's fair to say that the gaming public's interest in clones of vintage consoles hasn't diminished over the past few years; in fact, interest in such hardware is arguably on the rise. We've seen a raft of systems which aim to replicate the performance of retro hardware, including the Hyperkin Retron 5, the Cyber Gadget Retro Freak and...
Review Darksiders: Warmastered Edition (Wii U)
War is upon us, at long last
Just when you thought it was safe to bid farewell to your Wii U, a lone figure appears on the shadowed horizon. Unhindered by multiple delays, primed for war and ready to impress; the horseman cometh. Darksiders originally released back in 2010, and was hailed as a hidden gem of the last generation. While it...
News Streets Of Rage And Etrian Odyssey Composer Isn't Sure Why The Switch Exists
"I'm not really surprised by it"
The name Yuzo Koshiro will be instantly familiar to anyone who has been gaming for the past 30 years. The legendary creator of music for games like Streets of Rage, Revenge of Shinobi, ActRaiser and Etrian Odyssey has been president of Ancient Corp for 27 years now, and during that time he has contributed some...
Video Performance Over Resolution - Digital Foundry Tackles Super Mario Odyssey
With time for improvements
When we played Splatoon 2 earlier in the year there was a little disgruntlement that it was running at 720p when docked, with the flipside that it was rocking along at 60fps with nary a dropped frame. That was back in March, yet during E3 Nintendo stated the game is now 1080p docked, and even i
News According to this Teaser the Future of Sega is Gazing Out of Windows Philosophically
Teasing a new kind of gaming?
SEGA, or perhaps it'll be Sega, is gearing up for a rebrand and relaunch of priorities as we head towards 2020. The company is seeking to build buzz around its potential change in direction, pitching a localised video teaser on the 'Future of Sega', published via IGN. The original was published in Japanese a month ago,...
News Switch Stock Shortages Cost Nintendo First Place In May's NPD Hardware Charts
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is May's biggest Switch game
The incredible demand for the Nintendo Switch has enabled it to jump to the top of the NPD sales charts over the past few months but hardware shortages - driven by a lack of components - have cost the system top spot in May. According to the latest NPD figures, the PlayStation 4 was the biggest...
Random Nintendo GIF Shows Off an Awesome Super Mario Odyssey Chain Chomp Puzzle
Chomping down
Nintendo has been upping the ante with more social media accounts over recent weeks and months, with Nintendo Versus (focused on competitive gaming) being a notable example. A lower key example is the Super Mario UK Twitter account, set up during E3 to focus on the mascot (and particularly Super Mario Odyssey at the moment). Its...
News Even After 10 Years, Billy Mitchell Still Hasn't Seen King Of Kong
"On the souls of my children, I haven’t watched it"
It's hard to believe that The King of Kong is a decade old now. A seminal work in the history of video game movies, it presented a thrilling David and Goliath tale which focused on humble schoolteacher Steve Wiebe's dream of being the world high score holder for Nintendo's arcade smash Donkey...
News Yoshio Sakamoto on the Development of Metroid: Samus Returns
"I’m working on other titles outside of Metroid, of course"
It was already quite a shock announcement for Nintendo to finally reveal that Metroid Prime 4 is currently being developed, but very few would’ve ever called the follow up announcement that was made in a later Treehouse stream in which Metroid: Samus Returns was revealed. Yoshio...
First Impressions Showing our Hand in Culdcept Revolt on Nintendo 3DS
Of dice and decks
Of all the games we got to try out at E3 this year, one stood out as having perhaps the least likely origin story: Culdcept Revolt. This 3DS title, published by Nintendo in Japan but brought Westward by NIS America, is the latest game in a series that started with a Japan-exclusive game for the Sega Saturn. Combining board game...
News Bitmap Books Announces Officially Licensed NEOGEO: A Visual History
400 pages celebrating the Rolls Royce of game consoles
UK publisher Bitmap Books - previously responsible for The Unofficial NES/Famicom: A Visual Compendium and Super Famicom: The Box Art Collection - has announced that its next project is NEOGEO: A Visual History, an officially licensed publication celebrating one of the most iconic gaming...
News Danmaku Unlimited 3 Is Bringing Bullet Hell Brilliance To The Switch
TATE mode confirmed!
We love a relaxing bullet hell shmup here at Nintendo Life, so we were delighted to hear that Danmaku Unlimited 3 will be heading over to the Switch eShop later this year. Developed by Doragon Entertainment, a one-man indie game studio based in Vancouver Canada with a passion for old school shooters and Japanese...
News Dodgeball Arena Action Title Rocket Fist Slams Into Switch Next Month
Dodgeball with rockets
It seems like every time we load up the UK Switch eShop and check out the Coming Soon page that something new awaits us lately. We've got Oceanhorn, Bulb Boy, Death Squared and now Rocket Fist to look forward to in the not-too-distant future. Previously announced for
News Death Squared is Confirmed for a 13th July Release on Nintendo Switch
Be there or die square
Death Squared is another interesting title heading to the Switch eShop, having previously landed on other current-gen systems and PC. It's a co-op puzzle game that allows up to four players, which will work nicely with the local multiplayer focus of the Switch. Developer SMG Studio has now confirmed a 13th July release date...
Monday19th Jun 2017
News Discord is Interested in Supporting Nintendo Switch, But Don't Hold Your Breath
Nintendo wants to do its own thing, remember?
If you asked a sizeable group of Switch owners what voice chat options they want on the system, there are decent odds that quite a few would simply ask for a Discord app. For those of you unfamiliar, it's a popular service that allows players to easily setup groups, friend lists and voice/text chat at...
Random Atari Is Working On Its First Home Console Since The Ill-Fated Jaguar
Say hello to the "Ataribox"
As one of the founding companies of the video game industry, Atari can be credited with popularising home consoles with its insanely successful VCS / 2600 platform. However, the company should also take the blame for flushing that same industry down the toilet in the early '80s, triggering the infamous "Video Game Crash"...
News The Industry Is Stronger When Nintendo Is Strong, Says Sony's Jim Ryan
"It creates conversation, it creates excitement"
It's been quite a hectic 6 months for Nintendo. Coming off the back of the commercial failure of the Wii U, the company has been propelled forward by the incredible success of the Switch, which is selling like hot cakes all over the world. You might assume that Nintendo's resurgence would cause...
News FUZE Code Studio for Switch To Nurture Next Wave Of Bedroom Coders
Getting kids coding
UK-based FUZE Technologies just reached out to let us know that it is bringing its hugely popular learn-to-code platform, FUZE Code Studio, to the Nintendo Switch next year. Since 2013 FUZE has been helping to teach young people how to code using the FUZE personal computer and FUZE Code Studio - an accessible and easy to use...
Feature Odyssey of the Damned - A Case Study Into Demonic Possession in Super Mario Odyssey
Call the exorcist
The 2017 Electronics Entertainment Expo – colloquially known as E3 – played host to a “Spotlight” event delivered by Nintendo to showcase new software in development by the aforementioned entity. Herein, please find my recollection of the events that transpired immediately following the digital event and my ensuing...
News Pokémon GO's Biggest Update Yet Brings Gym Badges, New Items And Raid Battles
Coming in the next few weeks
Niantic has just revealed that it is revamping the way in which gyms work in Pokémon GO and introducing Raid Battles. First up, gyms in the game are being comprehensively overhauled. For starters, it will be possible to claim items from gyms just as you would from a PokéStop. The other big news is that gyms...
First Impressions Going Medieval in River City: Knights of Justice
Sir Crash ’n’ the Boys
Natsume’s E3 showings have always included some sort of farming goodness through their evergreen Harvest Moon games, but for the last two years running we’ve also been treated to fresh installments in Arc System Works’ hard-hitting Kunio-kun series. Previously localised under such varying titles as River City Ransom,...
Feature Ever Oasis Producer Koichi Ishii On Evolving from Classics Like Secret of Mana
A game where "players can grow and think about what they can do" for others
The 3DS has been a home for a high number of excellent RPG and adventure games, with those small screens absorbing our attention and taking us into fantastical worlds. The DS had a similar heritage, as the combination of Nintendo portable hardware and sizeable, intriguing...
Talking Point What Social Media Told Us About Nintendo at E3 2017
Mario and a logo led the way for the big N
E3 is already drifting into the distant past, by internet standards, as hype deflates and is replaced by real life. Nintendo, Microsoft and Sony all gave the event a solid effort, arguably, with some notable reveals and plenty of online streams to keep gamers' attention. Some of the biggest third-party...
News Dragon Ball FighterZ Could Come To Switch If The Demand Is There, Says Producer
Horsepower isn't the issue
The world certainly isn't short of Dragon Ball games, but Dragon Ball FighterZ - unveiled at E3 - certainly stands out from the rest. Developed by Arc System Works and sporting a team-based combat system not entirely unlike that seen in Capcom's "vs" series of titles, the PS4, Xbox One and PC title looks set to...
News ARMS Grabs Second Place in the UK Charts
The fourth best Switch title launch to date
ARMS made its debut last week and it delivered a strong start in the UK market, albeit missing out on being number one. ARMS kicked off its UK all-format charts performance in 2nd place, coming behind Horizon: Zero Dawn; the PS4 title apparently benefitted from ongoing price promotions. The opening sales...
News Nintendo Direct for Dragon Quest XI Confirmed for Japan This Week
Bringing the heat
It's time to work on our Japanese, because Nintendo Japan has confirmed a Dragon Quest XI Direct for this week. This is likely to promote the upcoming July release of the 3DS version, though naturally plenty will want to see what's happening with the Switch version. You can see the tweet and times below. To translate for you,...
News 2064: Read Only Memories Bringing Mature Adventure Fun To Switch eShop Next Year
ROM access
Midboss have recently announced that they plan to bring their mature cyberpunk adventure 2064: Read Only Memories to the Switch eShop in 2018. It's been well received on PC and PS4 to date and is also headed to Xbox One soon, but perhaps it will be best suited to the Switch's portable hardware so you can puzzle-solve on the move. To give...
Video Tinkling The Ivories With Doremikko, The Famicom's First Piano Video Game
Welcome to the Magic Forest
Those of you old enough to have been alive during the NES era may recall seeing adverts for Miracle Piano Teaching System, released in 1990. It aimed to teach kids how to play the piano via the on-screen instructions delivered using the NES itself, but despite its groundbreaking nature, it wasn't the first device of its...
Sunday18th Jun 2017
First Impressions Getting Into a Spin With Sonic Mania
With more than a dash of retro in the formula
When you remake something creative from the past, who is your audience, exactly? We ask because if you were to stray too far from the source material, you run the risk of alienating the impassioned people who most identify with the original. But on the other hand, if you stick too close to the old...
First Impressions Hacking and Slashing with Style in Fate/EXTELLA: The Umbral Star
Switching Fate
The Fate/ series spans an impressive range of genres; beginning with an erotic visual novel (!) in 2004, it’s carried its unique narrative brand — focusing on events called Holy Grail Wars — through dungeon crawlers, JRPGs, fighting games, and more. The latest, ambitiously named game in the series — Fate/EXTELLA: The Umbral...
Talking Point How ARMS Can Punch Its Way Into Competitive Gaming
As long as Nintendo doesn't keep it at arm's length
In this feature Funké Joseph considers where ARMS can be a breakthrough title for Nintendo in competitive gaming. After hours of sweating buckets during the Global Testpunch, days of watching gameplay previews, and long nights thinking about an ugly green slime man, one thing has become...
Saturday17th Jun 2017
News Nintendo Infographic Outlines Switch and 3DS Games for 2017
Draw up those wishlists
Now that the dust has settled following E3, Nintendo fans can take stock and assess which games they're planning to pick up for Switch and 3DS. The big N, for its part, is happy to help us make those plans. The Nintendo of America Twitter account has posted an infographic showing some of the major releases on the way this...
Editorial Nintendo Went Its Own Way at E3 2017, and It Mostly Worked
Confounds with surprises and quality, but also missing details
Well, E3 has gone for another year, and it was very much a continuation of the norm. The various press conferences and presentations were the usual mix of exciting games, impressive showcases and some PR bluster. I thought there were some solid efforts from third-parties, with Ubisoft...
News Famicom Title "Ganbare Goemon Gaiden: Kieta Ōgon Kiseru" Translated to English
1990 JRPG spin-off includes healthy doses of Ebisumaru
Despite very few and far between official Western releases, Konami’s “Ganbare Goemon” series has quite a following outside of Japan, a deserved status considering that despite a few ninja duds it is a strong and solid series that made its way across several generations of Nintendo...
Friday16th Jun 2017
Mostly armless
For a company that is so often accused of relying too heavily on its existing franchises, Nintendo has been refreshingly open to creating new intellectual properties of late. Splatoon famously came out of nowhere back in 2015 and established Nintendo as a key player in the online shooter genre, and now ARMS is attempting to perform...
First Impressions Finding Our Roots in Harvest Moon: Light of Hope
Bucolic beacon
Natsume’s booth at this year’s E3 was a farmland oasis from the wider chaos of the showfloor, decked out in pastoral charm and filled with flowers and plenty of plush cows, chickens, and sheep. It’s a familiar scene, but it seemed particularly pleasant this year, and the cause of the celebration was clear: it’s Harvest...
Review Shantae: Half-Genie Hero (Switch eShop)
Your wish has been granted
Shantae: Half-Genie Hero was a standout release on the Wii U late last year, bringing an excellent and whimsical Metroidvania adventure to the platform which we deemed to be arguably the best entry in the Shantae series yet. Given the game’s pedigree and WayForward’s great relationship with Nintendo, it seemed a...
Video Check Out This Nintendo Switch Joy-Con Mod for Those With Grown-Up Hands
Handy
For those of us with small-ish hands - this writer raises a small-ish hand without shame - the Joy-Con controllers are fairly comfortable when slotted into the Nintendo Switch. For those with bigger paws, though, it can be a bit of a cramp to use the right stick comfortably. That's to be expected with various Nintendo controllers and...
News Creator Of Cancelled Metroid Fan Game AM2R Is Looking Forward To Samus Returns
"I’m sure it’ll be epic"
The announcement of Metroid: Samus Returns caused quite a stir at E3, and goes some way to explaining why Nintendo was so heavy-handed with a promising fan-made Metroid tribute a short time ago. AM2R was created by DoctorM64 and, like Samus Returns, sought to remaster the Game Boy outing Metroid II: Return of Samus. The...
Guide Picking The Best Arms In ARMS
Selecting the best weapons for the job
On the surface, ARMS may seem like a casual experience designed to lure in those that aren’t really into the fighting game scene. However, as we touched on in our review, there’s a great deal of strategic depth to Nintendo’s new fighter. The key to a great deal of that depth is in the weapons for which...
Poll What Did You Think of Nintendo at E3 2017?
Three days to mull over
E3 is now finished, as thousands of weary attendees head home and we get back to normal life. Nintendo had a presence to varying degrees across most of the week, from limited roles in the early EA and Bethesda blow-outs, to two major Switch reveals during Ubisoft's show and then, of course, three full days in which we had the...
News MercurySteam Elaborates On How It Came To Work On Metroid: Samus Returns
Hang on, we thought the rumour was "b******t"?
MercurySteam is working with Nintendo on Metroid: Samus Returns for the 3DS, arguably one of E3 2017's biggest (and most pleasant) surprises. What makes the game such a shock is that back in 2015, we reported on a rumour that the Spanish studio had pitched a 3DS Metroid to Nintendo, a claim which was...
News Something Big Is About To Happen To Pokémon GO's Gyms
"Gyms will soon be closing temporarily for remodelling"
Niantic has announced via its official support page that gyms in Pokémon GO will close for a limited period for "remodelling", which suggests that the developer is about to make some big changes to the game. The message states: Heads Up: Gyms will soon be closing temporarily for...
News Doug Bowser Says Nintendo Has Learned A Lot From Demand For NES Mini
Also, VR still not Nintendo's focus
E3 is finally over and it's been a strong showing for Nintendo this year. We've seen lots of interviews coming out of the expo from Nintendo's top brass so far, and now it's the turn of Nintendo's Sales and Marketing head, the perfectly named Doug Bowser. Speaking to TechCrunch he had a few things...
News Ubisoft's Starlink: Battle For Atlas Isn't Just For Kids, You Know
"Something funny happened during development"
Ubisoft's decision to enter the toys-to-life genre just as the smart money is moving out might seem odd, but Starlink: Battle For Atlas is shaping up to be quite a unique entry in this sector. The title uses customisable space ships which are tethered to your controller and can be altered on-the-f
News Reggie "Can't Say" If A Cloud Save Solution Is Coming To Switch
"We do hear the message"
Nintendo has made some positive strides with the Switch. The console is region-free, so you can play games from anywhere in the world - it's even possible to access eShops from other territories, too. However, one area where things are still a bit old-fashioned is save data storage. Unlike Sony and Microsoft, Nintendo...
News Virtual Reality Mario Kart Looks As Much Fun As It Sounds
You'll have to travel to Japan to play it, though
Mario Kart is taking a step into the world of immersive VR thanks to Bandai Namco’s spanking new VR Zone in Shinjuku, Tokyo. Mario Kart Arcade GP VR is among several VR "experiences" confirmed this week for the new venue. VR Zone is a "virtual reality arcade" powered by HTC's Vive...
Video Take a Look at Co-Op Play in Super Mario Odyssey
Cappy takes a starring role
We reported yesterday that Super Mario Odyssey might have a multiplayer option, and those of you that then watched the Nintendo Treehouse with us through E3 day three will have seen it in action. Not everyone watched all day though, so here's a catch-up. As you can see, using one Joy-Con each the second player controls...
First Impressions Running Wild in Runner3
Sprinting to Switch
An early hit on WiiWare, BIT.TRIP Runner was a favourite at Nintendo Life, combining auto-running rhythm gameplay with retro-styled visuals and hypnotic chiptune music. Its sequel Runner2 was equally well-received, and now developer Choice Provisions is bringing a third installment — Runner3 — to the Switch. We were able to...
First Impressions Leaving Crumbs And Felling FOEs In Etrian Odyssey V On 3DS
E3's other Odyssey
ATLUS’ booth at E3 this year was packed full of 3DS RPG goodies, with marquees advertising Radiant Historia: Perfect Chronology, Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey Redux, and Etrian Odyssey V: Beyond the Myth. Of those heavy hitters, only Etrian Odyssey was playable, but having immensely enjoyed previous entries in the series,...
Random Should The Rumoured SNES Classic Be In Short Supply, This Modder Could Help
Nintendo wouldn't do that again though, right?
Nintendo hasn't officially stated if we're getting a SNES Classic Mini yet, but rumours suggest that it's happening. The company has apparently learned its lesson from the NES Classic and will hopefully, you know, actually make
Thursday15th Jun 2017
News We Know There's An Appetite For Virtual Console On Switch, Says Reggie Fils-Aime
"What's going to be the best way to make that happen?"
The Switch has just had its first E3 but we still don't know exactly how the Virtual Console is going to work on the system. Nintendo has previously spoken about linking some kind of classic game service to the forthcoming paid subscription system, even going as far as to state that...
Watch It's the Final Nintendo Treehouse Live Stream from E3 2017!
One more round
E3 is now in the homestretch as we gear up for one last day of Nintendo Treehouse demonstrations and (possibly) a reveal or two. We can expect to see more showcases of some major games already announced; today doesn't include any Invitational events, so it's going to be demonstrations for the whole session. <liveblog...
News Amazon Lists Pokémon Stars For Nintendo Switch
...with a 2030 release date
Does Amazon know something we don't? The online retailer has listed Pokémon Stars for Nintendo Switch, a title was previously rumoured to be coming to the console. Many expected the recent
News Reggie Fils-Aime Dismisses Threat To Switch From Microsoft's Xbox One X
"We want consumers from 5 to 95 playing our games"
During this year's E3, Microsoft finally lifted the lid on its new console, the Xbox One X. A souped-up version of the existing Xbox One system, it will be the most powerful home console ever when it launches - not that this concerns Nintendo of America boss Reggie Fils-Aime. Asked...
News Reggie Fils-Aime Sets Out Nintendo's Stance On eSports
"We've been in the space for a long time"
As E3 progresses we're seeing lots of interviews with Nintendo's top brass. Of course NOA president Reggie Fils-Aime has been doing the rounds and in speaking to Glixel, we get to learn a little bit more about Nintendo's ambitions for eSports with the Nintendo Switch. In response to a question about...
News The Hybrid Nature Of Switch Is Causing Level-5 Headaches With Its Next Layton Adventure
Better Layton than never?
When you say the name "Level-5" a whole host of games might spring to mind, but for many people the studio will forever be associated with the best-selling Professor Layton series, which began life on the Nintendo DS. The franchise has been exclusive to portable devices ever since, and the latest entry - Layton's...
News Nintendo's Share Value Reaches New Heights in Positive Reaction to E3
Buzz around Mario and a certain logo help the cause
There's still a full day of E3 to come and Nintendo could yet produce a surprise or two, but early assessments of the event and its levels of success are already emerging. Nintendo seems to have come out of the event rather well so far. One metric is the company's share price (we'll cover other...
Nintendo Download 15th June (North America)
ARMS! Cave Story+! Mighty Gunvolt Burst! Runbow Pocket! More!
It may be E3 week, but we still have the usual North American Nintendo Download Update details. This week has two tempting retail releases on Switch along with a couple of downloads on the system. The 3DS and Wii U don't miss out, either, with the portable in particular offering an...
First Impressions Slicing Our Way Through Fire Emblem Warriors
Class change
First unveiled in a jam-packed January Nintendo Direct earlier this year, Fire Emblem Warriors is one of two Fire Emblems currently scheduled to hit Nintendo’s Switch. And while the still-untitled mainline adventure announced alongside it will likely continue with the grid-based strategy-RPG gameplay the series is known for, Warriors...
News Splatoon 2 Gets A Resolution Boost Over The Previous Global Testfire Build
1080p, 60fps when played in docked mode
Back when Nintendo released the Splatoon 2 Global Testfire on the Switch some were a little dismayed to find that the game ran at 720p, even when docked - although the all-important 60fps was maintained. The good news for those of you obsessed with resolution is that Nintendo has been working behind the...
First Impressions Teaming Up in Splatoon 2's Salmon Run Co-Op Mode
It's a fishy business
If you’ve played the Splatoon 2 Testfire, a timed, online trial mode where Nintendo Switch owners got their first hands-on with this anticipated shooter sequel, then you already know that Splatoon 2 looks and feels rather like the original game. In fact, the ways in which Splatoon 2 differs are less in the aesthetics and...
News Ubisoft España Tweet States Beyond Good & Evil is Coming to Nintendo Switch
Will be deleted in 3,2,1...
The above trailer contains some bad language. Beyond Good & Evil 2 was an exciting reveal at the close of the Ubisoft E3 Presentation, but as it's early in development the company has been resisting confirming platforms. Whether inadvertently or not, Ubisoft España seems to have confirmed PC, PS4, Xbox One and...
News Max Brass Will Be Added To The ARMS Roster Next Month, Spectator Mode Also Incoming
Where there's muck, there's Brass
It has been revealed in today's Treehouse Live segment from E3 that ARMS will be getting a new playable character next month. Max Brass is referred to as "the greatest champion in the history of the ARMS Grand Prix", and at the present moment in time he's not playable in the game. However, an update coming next...
First Impressions A New Style of Tactical Gaming in Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle
Ubisoft's Switch exclusive is something to bwag about
Very few were surprised by the reveal of Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle when it was showcased during Ubisoft's conference last Sunday. Even if you were only loosely invested in keeping up with gaming news, it was almost a given that you knew about the title many months before its acknowledgement...
News Xbox Boss Wades In On Sony's Decision To Block Minecraft Cross-Platform Play
"That doesn’t seem healthy for anyone"
One of the big pieces of news to come out of Microsoft's E3 presentation was that Mojang is working to unify all versions of Minecraft so that whichever platform you happen to play on, you're always going to be part of a much larger community of fans. The Switch version of the game is one of the first...
Deals Pre-order Super Mario Odyssey Today in the UK and Get a Cappy Hat
Nintendo UK store wants your gold coins
We're rather excited about the release of Super Mario Odyssey on Switch on 27th October, as it's shaping up to be something rather special indeed. We're sure you'll be keen to whack in a pre-order for this bad boy soon, though from a UK perspective at the moment the Amazon price le
News Ubisoft Boss Yves Guillemot Responds To Mario + Rabbids: Kingdom Battle Leaks
"I want to reassure you we are not part of that"
Ubisoft's E3 press conference has gone down as one of the best in recent memory, even if the big reveal - Mario + Rabbids: Kingdom Battle - wasn't really that much of a surprise. During the conference, Ubisoft boss Yves Guillemot was joined on stage by someone who didn't make him look tiny...
News Mighty No. 9 Dev Comcept Acquired By Level-5, 3DS Version Is Still Coming
"The possibilities are limitless here"
Mighty No. 9 studio Comcept has been acquired by Level-5 - custodians of the Professor Layton and Yo-Kai Watch franchises - to create a new company named Level-5 Comcept. This will be an entirely new studio built upon the foundations of Comcept’s existing staff, which currently consists of about 15...
News LEGO Worlds Puts the Blocks in Place for a Fall / Autumn Release on Nintendo Switch
Retail version will include some free DLC
LEGO Worlds is a relatively unique entry in the IP's video game library, adopting the sandbox / creativity-led approach of titles like Minecraft as opposed to structured action-platforming storytelling. Initially released on PC in early-access while development progressed, it's arrived this year on consoles...
Video Let's See How Super Mario Odyssey's Mechanics Work in this Super Mario 64 Rom Hack
Photoshopped eyes courtesy of Banjo-Kazooie
Super Mario 64 is arguably one of the most heavily modified retro games to date, and as soon as Super Mario Odyssey's deeper mechanics were shown off at E3, notable rom-hacker Kaze Emanuar set to work injecting these features into the classic N64 title. We decided to take it for a test-run to see what can...
Video These Super Mario Odyssey Costumes Hark Back to Mario's Past
Mario-achi
Nintendo's never shy to reference retro goodness in its titles, be it stark and obvious or somewhat subtler. Where these costumes form Super Mario Odyssey fall between those categories depends on how well-versed you are in your Mario history. From a guitar-toting, poncho-wearing Mario of Qix fame, to a Chain Chomp with a dashing...
Video First Rogue Trooper Redux Gameplay Footage Touches Down On Nu-Earth
War is hell
Rebellion has released footage of its forthcoming remaster Rogue Trooper Redux, which is due for release on the Nintendo Switch. Based on the classic 2000AD comic strip, Rogue Trooper sees you stepping onto the shoes of a genetically-modified super-soldier. This update is based on Rogue Trooper video game from 2006, which was...
News New Nikkei Report Accuses Konami Of Blacklisting Past Employees
"If you leave the company, you cannot rely on Konami's name to land a job"
Konami has made plenty of headlines over the past few years, but not always for the right reasons. Following the publisher's acrimonious split from Hideo Kojima - who was responsible for some of the company's biggest games - reports hit the Japanese media of Konami's shameful...
News Super Mario Odyssey Producer Hints At Multiplayer Option
"This is a game for the Nintendo Switch, so probably"
We've absolutely adored the time that we got to spend with Super Mario Odyssey at E3, and it's fair to say that it's shaping up to be an amazingly creative game which mixes the usual Mario platforming action up with hat-possessing abilities and a whole host of zany real-world style levels. While...
Random Super Mario Odyssey's Cap-Throwing Powers Have Been Modded Into Mario 64
Super Mario Modyssey
Super Mario Odyssey looks set to be one of the most innovative entries in the series but the feature which has cap-tured and cap-tivated (sorry) the imagination of the general public is Mario's ability to possess certain enemies by hitting them with his new, sentient headgear. This new power may have you counting down the days...
News My Nintendo Adds ARMS and Ever Oasis Wallpapers in Different Regions
Don't forget to vote on the E3 site, either
Nintendo's not exactly pulling out all of the stops with My Nintendo during E3, but it has been adding a few extra treats this week to keep us a bit interested. In North America there are a couple of ARMS options, while in Europe there's an Ever Oasis wallpaper to tie-in with a launch discount currently...
Wednesday14th Jun 2017
News PC Game Streaming Service Rainway Confirms Switch As A Supported Platform
Might not be released until next year, however
Yesterday, the team behind the upcoming PC game streaming app Rainway revealed that it was going to announce its supported platforms, prompting speculation that the Nintendo Switch might be included. The announcement has now been made, and the Switch is indeed featured in the list of "scheduled...
News 8Bitdo Announces Switch-Compatible SNES30 Pro Controller And NES30 Arcade Stick
TwinCube speakers also on the way
Accessory maker 8Bitdo has unveiled three new products at E3 this year, primarily aimed at Switch gamers. First up is the SNES30 Pro, which is billed as "the ultimate retro gaming controller." It showcases bluetooth, USB-C, rumble vibration, motion controls and player indicator LED’s, and is expected...
News Capcom Not Confirming Plans for Monster Hunter XX on Switch in the West 'At This Time'
Company moves to clarify after report of 'no plans' to localise XX
Update: Capcom has issued a response to the GameSpot article in question, with the outlet also updating its original article. Either there was a mis-communication to GameSpot, a mis-understanding of a quote (which can also easily happen), or Capcom is looking to simply assuage...
Watch Nintendo Treehouse, Pokkén Tournament DX and ARMS Invitational Live Stream from E3 2017!
Here we go again!
It's day two of E3, and Nintendo isn't done yet. This is a particularly busy day as we'll have Pokkén Tournament DX and ARMS Invitational events, in addition to Nintendo Treehouse demonstrations. We're not sure whether the Treehouse has any more reveals to give, but we'll certainly be watching closely. <liveblog...
Video Samus Fans Lose Their Minds at Metroid Prime 4 Reveal in Nintendo NY Store
No wonder!
There was a moment during our E3 2017 Nintendo Spotlight live blog when the updates stopped, just for about 30 seconds. That's because this writer, who'd fantasized very publicly about Metroid Prime 4 in the pre-broadcast blog, was trying not to lose his mind. Nintendo only showed a logo, but for long-suffering Metroid fans it...
Poll What Did You Think of Nintendo's Big Switch and 3DS Reveals at E3 on Day One?
Mario! Metroid! Yoshi! Kirby! More!
The first day of E3 is done, and Nintendo went all in with a full schedule that consisted of the Spotlight broadcast, Treehouse demonstrations and the Splatoon 2 World Inkling Invitational. We've already put together an article with all of the relevant videos, and you can also check out our E3 2017 hub page...
Nintendo Download 15th June (Europe)
ARMS! Mighty Gunvolt Burst! E3 discounts! Much more!
Here's a nice surprise, the European Nintendo Download Update details have been sent out, no doubt in order to capitalise on E3 buzz. This week includes a huge release on Switch, some intriguing downloads, a long awaited demo, a bunch of E3 discounts and more besides. Let's get to it. Nintendo...
First Impressions Beginning Our Journey With Super Mario Odyssey on Nintendo Switch
Let's-a-go!
At E3 this week we had our first opportunity to try out Super Mario Odyssey, the mustachioed plumber’s first outing on the Nintendo Switch. We got our first glimpse at the then-unnamed Mario game for a few seconds in the initial reveal of the Switch way back in October 2016, and since then Nintendo has been keeping its cards close,...
Sony defends its decision to block cross-platform play
Cross-platform play is coming to the Switch in a big way thanks to Minecraft and Rocket League, both of which will allow Nintendo players to take on their Xbox and PC-owning friends. However, Sony - owner of the most popular console in the marketplace right now - isn't playing ball in either...
Feature The Big Nintendo Summary From E3 2017 - Day One
There's a lot to get through
Nintendo, as is the norm, waited until just before the E3 doors opened before kicking off its announcements and events. There was a 25 minute showcase followed by extensive Nintendo Treehouse demonstrations and reveals, and then the Splatoon 2 World Inkling Invitational to wrap things up. There were surprises, not just...
News Fret Not, Pikmin 4 is Still "Progressing"
For the 1000th time, Hey! Pikmin is not Pikmin 4
We're certainly intrigued to see how the Arzest-developed Hey! Pikmin turns out on 3DS, with the spin-off adopting a 2D approach and offering something very different from the home console titles. Of course, it's not Pikmin 4, a title many want for the Nintendo Switch. Eurogamer, which...
News Super Mario Odyssey Producer Talks amiibo, Pauline and Coffee Techniques on Reddit
NOA also says chances are "pretty good" of more game reveals at E3
Earlier today we reported on Super Mario Producer Yoshiaki Koizume confirming that he'd conduct a Reddit AMA. It's finished now and there were some interesting details; we've picked out a few of the questions and answers. When asked about the biggest challenge making Super Mario...
News Michel Ancel Reiterates That No Platforms Are Confirmed for Beyond Good & Evil 2
Registration options for PC, Xbox One and PS4 were 'buggy'
Ubisoft caused quite a stir when it announced Beyond Good & Evil 2 at the end of its E3 press conference earlier in the week. Despite the stylish cinematic trailer, however, details have been scarce. Nevertheless, a sign-up on the official website listed PS4, Xbox One and PC as...
News Metroid: Samus Returns Resurrects Game Boy Classic "In A Completely New Way", Says MercurySteam
"It has been very exciting" adds Yoshio Sakamoto
One of the biggest surprises of Nintendo's first day at E3 was the announcement of Metroid: Samus Returns, a remake of the Game Boy title Metroid II. The game was shown off during the company's Treehouse segment and is being developed by Spanish studio MercurySteam, the same team responsible...
News Psyonix Targeting 60fps, 720p With Rocket League On Switch, Docked And Undocked
Performance more important than "visual fidelity"
Psyonix is finally bringing the amazing Rocket League to the Switch, and the developer has been talking to Polygon about how it's going to ensure the port is as close to the other versions as possible. According to the site, Rocket League on Switch will run at 720p in both docked and undocked modes,...
Video Producer Yoshio Sakamoto Dives Deep Into Metroid: Samus Returns On 3DS
Info on abilities, attacks and much more besides
Yesterday, Nintendo dropped the bombshell that it was working on not one but two Metroid games: Metroid Prime 4 on Switch and Metroid: Samus Returns on 3DS, with the latter being a remake of the classic Game Boy release Metroid II: Return of Samus. The 3DS outing is due for launch this year, giving...
Video Super Mario Odyssey Developer Diary Has Story, Gameplay And amiibo Info
Cap in hand
Super Mario Odyssey has arguably been Nintendo's crowning glory at this year's E3, as you'll know if you've read our glowing and detail-rich preview from the show floor. The latest entry in the long-running Super Mario series, Odyssey is shaping up to be the plumber's most impressive and feature-rich yet, and just in case you're...
News Nintendo Reveals Sushi Striker: The Way of Sushido for 3DS
Quirky puzzle-action game due in 2018
Nintendo saved a rather quirky reveal for day two of E3, with the Treehouse team unveiling Sushi Striker: The Way of Sushido for the 3DS; it's from the team behind NES Remix and is due in 2018. The basic concept is that of a puzzle-action game, as you take on an AI opponent to match plates...
Guide Nintendo E3 2017 Spotlight, Treehouse and Splatoon 2 Invitational Footage from E3 - Day One
That's a lot of video
It's been a thrilling first day for Nintendo fans at E3. Not only did Nintendo pack a solid number of reveals and details into its Spotlight broadcast, but it delivered some seriously powerful 3DS reveals in its Treehouse sessions - with Metroid: Samus Returns being a standout. There were lots of amiibo and demonstrations, with...
First Impressions Prepping for Round Two with Pokkén Tournament DX
Once more into the fray
Pokkén Tournament was a game that perhaps never had a proper chance to shine. After its debut in Japanese arcades, the fighter saw a console release on a platform that was in the autumn of its life, and which hadn’t been all that impressive (in terms of sales) to begin with. It was no wonder, then, that Pokkén Tournament...
News Super Mario Odyssey Producer to Take Part in Reddit AMA
We wish him luck...
Nintendo is continuing its mission to conquer social media, and it's been confirmed that Super Mario Odysseyproducer Yoshiaki Koizume will be taking part in a Reddit AMA. That's a pretty brave thing to do, considering most will bombard him with questions about F-Zero and the Virtual Console. It's a great idea, though, and he'll...
News Four Horses Is Bringing Kid Tripp To The Nintendo Switch eShop
Alongside the 3DS version
Indie developer Four Horses has confirmed that it is bringing Kid Tripp to the Nintendo Switch alongside the Nintendo 3DS. The retro-style platformer was released on the iOS App Store a short time ago, and is from the same studio that produced Digger Dan DX on 3DS. Here's what Four Horses told us: Lovingly...
Tuesday13th Jun 2017
Hardware Review BittBoy Portable Video Game Handheld
Unofficial NES gaming on the go
Of all the obscure clone consoles to come out of the Far East, the BittBoy is one of the most interesting we've seen in a long time - for obvious reasons. We're massive fans of the original Game Boy here at Nintendo Life and the fact that the BittBoy shamelessly steals the same basic design was enough to get our...
Watch Nintendo Spotlight, Treehouse and Splatoon Invitational Live Stream from E3 2017!
Let the hype train begin…
Well, it's finally here. Nintendo is getting ready to kick off E3 with the Nintendo Spotlight, Treehouse reveals and demonstrations, and also the Splatoon 2 World Inkling Invitational. We'll be with you every exciting step as we see what Nintendo has planned for the rest of this year and, perhaps, some of 2018...
News Monster Hunter: World Confirmed for Rival Platforms, is Skipping Nintendo Switch
A shift in focus or just part of the story?
During Sony's E3 press conference Capcom's eagerly awaited Monster Hunter: World was finally announced. This entry in the series isn't coming to Nintendo Switch, however; it's scheduled for launch on the PS4 and Xbox One in early 2018 with a PC release to follow at a later date. Given that a port of...
News No Really, Ubisoft Is Going To Release A New Wii Game In 2017
No prizes for guessing what it is, either
One of the least surprising elements of Ubisoft's E3 show this year was the confirmation that the Just Dance series is continuing with Just Dance 2018. Proudly billed as the best-selling music game franchise of all time, Just Dance 2018 offers more than 40 new songs as well as access to another...
News Metroid Prime 4 Confirmed For Nintendo Switch, But Retro Studios Isn't Involved
"Now in development"
Metroid Prime 4 is coming. No, really - it was just confirmed during Nintendo's E3 presentation. Nothing was shown beyond a logo, with statement saying it was currently in development for Nintendo Switch. It has been confirmed that Retro Studios isn't developing this new game. Producer Kensuke Tanabe has stated that h
News A New Pokémon RPG Has Been Confirmed For Development For Nintendo Switch
The waiting game starts now
Last week's Pokémon Direct seemed to be a bit of a hit and miss for Poké-fanatics (including this one), for although two new games were announced, they weren't exactly the choices many were hoping for. We got Pokkén Tournament DX and Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon - titles that are enhanced...
News Remake of Metroid II, Metroid: Samus Returns, Announced for 3DS at E3
Reggie: "I have a nice little surprise"
Hold onto your arm cannons. Today Nintendo announced that a remake / reimagining of Metroid II: Return of Samus is coming to the 3DS later this year. During the Nintendo Treehouse live stream, President of Nintendo of America Reggie Fils-Aimé took the mic to say, "I have a nice little suprise". ...
News Nintendo of America Launches E3 2017 eShop Discounts
Up to 50% off Wii U and 3DS games
With E3 now well and truly underway, Nintendo of America has launched a special E3 2017 eShop sale, with various discounts across Wii U and 3DS. Unfortunately there's no equivalent European sale at present. Let's get to the details, shall we? Wii U eShop discounts Super Smash Bros. for Wii U - $41.99 / (normally...
News Rainway, An App Targeting PC Streaming to Nintendo Switch, Lines Up Announcement
Right after the Nintendo Spotlight, of course
In utilising NVIDIA Tegra technology the Switch is an outlier from its console rivals, adopting the mobile tech while PS4 and Xbox One utilise AMD chips. That NVIDIA partnership does open up interesting possibilities when you consider what the Shield TV device does on similar technology (albeit the GPU...
News You'll Want To Marry These Super Mario Odyssey amiibo
Here comes the Koopa, dressed like a Trooper
Super Mario Odyssey hits the Switch this October, and as you might expect from a major Nintendo release, it has its own range of amiibo figures for you to collect / pay over the odds for on eBay. The five figures are Koopa Troopa, Goomba, Mario, Peach and Bowser, with the latter three figures all wearing...
Poll What Did You Think of Ubisoft's Nintendo Switch Reveals at E3 2017?
Mario + Rabbids! Starlink: Battle for Atlas! Maybe Beyond Good & Evil 2?
After a couple of brief snippets of Nintendo Switch games from third-parties in early events, the Ubisoft press conference got the system well and truly up and running at E3 2017. The French company unveiled a much-expected exclusive, a surprise new IP and also made a huge...
Random Xbox Wishes Nintendo Well for E3 2017, "Hope you all SMASH it"
Now THAT is how you get fans overexcited
While a minority of gamers treat rival consoles as territories to fight over in the so-called 'Console Wars', typically most players and the big three companies wish each other well in public. Xbox UK has done so ahead of the Nintendo spotlight, and in the process managed to get some fans a little...
News Chrom and Tiki amiibo on the Way With Support for Fire Emblem Warriors
amiibo isn't going anywhere
It's been tempting in recent months to wonder how committed Nintendo is to the amiibo range, but during E3 it's been unveiling a broad range of new figures for upcoming games. Now Fire Emblem Warriors, coming to Switch in Autumn / Fall and New 3DS later, is confirmed to be supporting some new figures. Those confirmed...
News Nyko's Portable Docking Kit For Switch Could Be The Answer To Your Prayers
And it won't scratch the screen, either!
Nintendo is asking quite a bit for the official Switch dock when you consider that there's not exactly a lot of tech contained inside. However, before you lay down your cash to obtain a second dock - either for another room in the house or for when you're on the road - you might want to check out Nyko's...
Video Listen to Super Mario Odyssey's Vocal Theme Song in Full
"Spin the wheel, take a chance"
In the latest trailer for Super Mario Odyssey, shown off at Nintendo's Spotlight event, we were treated to a cheery vocal soundtrack played over the top whilst Mario traversed the colourful worlds. Now YouTube user "Dystifyzer" has uploaded the full track in clear audio for all to hear. Give it a listen below:...
Guide What Time is the Nintendo Spotlight and the Nintendo Treehouse Live Stream at E3 2017?
Can't remember? We've got you covered
It's the final few hours before E3 2017 and we know with all the different press conferences and live streams happening it's hard to keep track of things, so we've put together the key info you need to stay up to date with Nintendo's live offerings this year. Nintendo Spotlight @ E3 2017: What is Nintendo...
Feature What We Expect from the Nintendo Spotlight and Treehouse at E3 2017
Time to Switch it up
E3 2017 is well and truly underway, with Microsoft, Sony and a range of third-parties having made their pitches to the gaming public. As is now standard Nintendo is saving its show for the opening of the expo, this year in the form of a 25 minute 'Spotlight' followed by more reveals, demonstrations and Invitational events from...
News Koopa Troopa and Goomba amiibo Figures Are on the Way
Will work in Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions
Nintendo has been going amiibo crazy today, and during the reveal of Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions on 3DS the Treehouse team revealed two more figures. They're Koopa Troopa and Goomba, and the photo below is from one of our team on the show floor, Alan Lopez...
News Mech-Based Action RPG Implosion: Never Lose Hope Is Stomping To Switch
Robot rock
It has been revealed in the latest issue of Famitsu that smartphone title Implosion: Never Lose Hope is coming to the Nintendo Switch eShop in Japan next month. Developed by Rayark, the game will cost 1,111 Yen. In keeping with the simplistic controls of the smartphone original, Implosion showcases a stripped-down control system - the Y...
News Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions Revealed for 3DS at E3
The leaked listing was real
Quite a while ago a leaked 3DS eShop listing outed a re-release of Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga, and it's now been revealed during the Nintendo Treehouse stream at E3 2017. Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions will arrive on 6th October. You can see a trailer below, which shows the + Bowser's...
News Super Mario Odyssey to Launch on 27th October
It's all about the hat
Nintendo left its biggest game of 2017 to last in its E3 2017 broadcast, showcasing an extraordinary trailer for Super Mario Odyssey. Before we get to that, the release date was confirmed as 27th October. The key innovation in the trailer and subsequent Treehouse footage was the hat, 'Cappy', which is used to capture items...
News Sledgehammer Boss Pours Cold Water Over Call Of Duty: WWII For Switch Rumours
"That’s a conversation for the ATVI business guys"
A while back we reported on a rumour regarding the new Call of Duty entry coming to the Nintendo Switch, based on the fact that Beenox studio members were seen wearing CoD shirts. For those of you that don't know, Beenox has worked on the Wii U in the past and has had a hand in porting CoD...
News DLC Details and New amiibo Confirmed for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
DLC Pack 1 arrives on 30th June
It was one of the safer bets ahead of the Nintendo Spotlight at E3 2017, as Nintendo revealed more details on the Expansion Pass content for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. The first pack, in good news, will arrive on 30th June, while we also learnt more about the Holiday content which will be called The...
Gallery Take a Look at the Huge World and Weird Fashion of Xenoblade Chronicles 2
It's not Reyn time
When it comes to Xenoblade Chronicles 2, plenty of us were doubters that it would hit its 2017 release, but it's still set for the upcoming Holiday season. Nintendo has celebrated with a batch of official screenshots to show it off; take a look at them below. <screenshots...
News Snakebyte Wants To Boost Your Nintendo Switch Battery
Nintendo Switch Power: Pack to be shown at E3
Third party accessory maker Snakebyte will be at E3 this year with a range of carry cases, a car seat mount and various charging cables for the Nintendo Switch. However it's the 'Nintendo Switch Power: Pack' which really caught our eye. Here's the blurb from Snakebye: Adding an estimated four hours of...
Gallery These Yoshi on Nintendo Switch Screenshots Have a Good Feel
He's not a dinosaur, remember...
During today's Nintendo Spotlight we were introduced to a handful of games that are coming in 2018, one of which is a Yoshi title for Nintendo Switch. Instead of the soft surfaces of Yoshi's Woolly World, this time around card and paper seem to be front and centre. Nintendo has released some screens for this...
Video Sonic Forces Trailer Showcases Gameplay, Along With Familiar and New Foes
Do you believe, Sonic fans?
Sonic Forces is playable at E3, so naturally it's on our list of things to do in LA. More footage has been emerging of the demo, though, which features plenty of chatty Sonic buddies and a blend of 'modern' and 'classic' Sonic gameplay. There's a new trailer to showcase the game, too, replicating some of the demo stages...
News Nintendo Confirms a New Kirby Game for Switch in 2018
Has the Kirby curse broken?
At Nintendo's E3 Spotlight event everyone's' favorite pink puffball made his Switch debut. In his latest adventure Kirby will be "recruiting enemies as helpers" and will also use his trademark copy abilities such as "Sword, Fire and Water" before joining "forces with up to three friends for a different kind of team-up...
Gallery Have a Close Look at the Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle Figurines
Will set you back £17 or £40 in UK money
Along with today's reveal of Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle, Ubisoft unveiled a range of Collectibles through its UK site. They're not amiibo, but are simply extras that you can pick up - the collector's edition of the game includes one of the figures. We found some official pics of these for...
News Super Mario Odyssey Features 2D Wall-Merging Gameplay, Like A Zelda We Could Mention
A Mario between worlds?
It's been revealed that Super Mario Odyssey will be released on 27th October in Nintendo's E3 presentation today and we got to see a lot more of the game, including the Cappy the hat's ability to possess other characters. One newly revealed gameplay mechanic which caught our eye was the ability for Mario to merge into a...
News A New Yoshi Game Is In Development For The Nintendo Switch
Flurry jump and all
A new Yoshi game has been announced for the Nintendo Switch, taking the familiar style of Yoshi's Woolly World. The new action-platformer sees Yoshi explore a "great big world decorated like a miniature diorama, look for items throughout the stages and team up with a friend in a new art style for the franchise". The game is...
Gallery Screenshots of Kirby on Nintendo Switch Roll Into View
Get powered up
During the Nintendo Spotlight broadcast today it was confirmed that a new Kirby game is coming to Switch in 2018. It'll feature co-op, some new transformations and the usual colourful charm. Nintendo has released a whole lot of screens for this new title, so take a look at them below. <screenshots...
News Rocket League Is Coming To Switch With Cross-Network Play And Exclusive Content
Cars + soccer + Switch = portable awesome
It has been confirmed during Nintendo's E3 presentation that Rocket League is coming to the Nintendo Switch. The popular online title - which is like soccer, but with cars - has already proven to be a massive success on PlayStation 4 and other systems, and developer Psyonix has previously stated that it...
News Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Confirmed for Holiday 2017
"An endless ocean of clouds"
There has been much speculation on whether Xenoblade Chronicles 2 would be released this calendar year. Due to the scope of the original and vision for the sequel some hesitance was granted, but today at Nintendo's E3 Spotlight the game was reconfirmed for a 2017 release, with a more solid window of Holiday 2017. ...
Video Marth Takes Centre Stage In Fire Emblem Warriors E3 Footage
Marth and merriment
Nintendo has shown a little more of the upcoming Fire Emblem Warriors title on Nintendo Switch, with franchise favourite Marth taking centre stage and a little more of the storyline being explained. The new trailer also shows off some other famous faces from the history of the series, all rendered using the in-game engine. As...
Video Warm Up for ARMS With This Nintendo Hands On Showcase
From the Nintendo Australia & New Zealand team
We're in the calm before the Nintendo E3 storm (at the time of publication), but we should also remember that the 'next big thing' for Nintendo Switch is out in just a few days. We're talking about ARMS, of course, which we got to grips with and rather enjoyed in our review last week. As something to...
Monday12th Jun 2017
News Minecraft's Cross-Platform Update Is Coming To Nintendo Switch This August
Ahead of the PlayStation 4, surprisingly
Microsoft has announced that it intends to unify all versions of Minecraft under its "Better Together" update, and that the Nintendo Switch will be one of the first platforms to benefit. Due for release in August, the update will unite the game across (nearly) every platform, thanks to the Bedrock...
News Nintendo Kicks Off Nine Hours of Online Maintenance for Switch Ahead of E3
Speculation ahoy
If you're planning to play any online Switch games over the next nine hours (at the time of publication), then you're out of luck. Nintendo has kicked off a whopping nine hours of maintenance specific to the Switch, which the optimistic among us hope is preparation for something big from E3 and the Spotlight presentation on 13th...
News New Trailer for Skyrim on Switch Showcases Motion Controls and Link amiibo Support
More than a quick and dirty port
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim on Nintendo Switch still only has a 'Fall' release window, but it did feature in Bethesda's E3 press conference. Two key features were showcased - a recent Link amiibo was scanned to create a themed skin in the game, and the Joy-Con were shown to support motion controls for...
News Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle Pre-Order Bonuses, Collector's Edition and More Confirmed
Includes soundtrack, collector's cards and figurine
The unveiling of Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle showed how serious Ubisoft is about the game, and now it's also unveiled pre-order incentives, a collector's edition and standalone figurines. The Ubisoft UK store has all sorts of listings. First of all, pre-orders will get some additional weapon...
Talking Point EA and Bethesda Highlight Nintendo Switch as a Portable Powerhouse at E3
A tough tablet to swallow?
EA did something interesting with its official pitch for FIFA 18 on the Nintendo Switch. It said it is the "most technologically-advanced portable FIFA experience ever", and only showed one glamour shot of a docked Switch running the game (which didn't focus on the visuals and blurred out the TV). Its entire focus was on...
News Blade Strangers is a New Fighting Game Heading to Switch
Made by Nicalis and Studio Saizensen
Nicalis appeared today in the Twitch@E3 stream, and confirmed a new fighting title that's coming to Nintendo Switch along with other platforms such as PS4, PC and arcades. Co-developed with Studio Saizensen - Code of Princess and Sayonara UmiharaKawase / Yumi's Odd Odyssey - and features...
News Nintendo Puts Limited Run Deal On Ice To Focus On Publishers With "Bigger Print Runs"
Mini-publisher hopes to be on Switch by next year, though
If you own a PS Vita or PS4 then you probably know what Limited Run Games is all about. An offshoot of developer Mighty Rabbit Studios, the company focuses on bringing digital-only games to physical retail, creating super-exclusive packaged editions that are - as the name suggests -...
News Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle Unveiled by Ubisoft at E3 2017
Exploration, turn-based strategy at the core of the experience
It's been the worst-kept secret in quite some time, but Ubisoft finally formally lifted the lid on Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle during its E3 press conference. The previous extensive leaks were, as expected, on the money - Ubisoft has no doubt been hunting moles for a number of weeks...
Talking Point Five Key Areas Nintendo Must Get Right at E3 2017
A chance to set the tone
E3 is starting to pick up momentum with Microsoft, EA and Bethesda among the big names to have made their pitch so far. Like every other year the reactions have been mixed - there have been some positive reveals and there have also been cringe-worthy moments. So far we've only seen a couple of glimpses of Nintendo content,...
News Beyond Good & Evil 2 is Revealed, But Unconfirmed for Nintendo Switch
We just had a cinematic trailer
Ubisoft caused a huge stir at the end of its E3 2017 press conference by unveiling Beyond Good & Evil 2, with a visibly emotional Michel Ancel coming on stage to talk about the game. What we got, primarily, was a glitzy cinematic trailer. We were told it's set before the original game in 'System 3', before the...
Video The Top 5 Most Embarrassing E3 Moments by Nintendo
All that glisters is not gold
E3 is a time for most video game fans to get excited and hyped about upcoming releases, and to see all the newest tech that various games companies have to show off. It is sometimes, however, an event of disappointment. Hopefully this year's E3 will be able to surpass the moments in the video above, which highlights...
Watch Ubisoft's E3 2017 Press Conference Live Stream!
Maybe Mario will make an appearance...
In past years we've shown Ubisoft press conferences to joke about Just Dance and bask in the madness of it all, but with the Switch we're now on the lookout for a certain Rabbids / Mario crossover, Steep, Rayman Legends: Definitive Edition and (sigh) Monopoly. It should be entertaining, in one way or another...
News Ubisoft Confirms New IP, Starlink: Battle for Atlas, on Nintendo Switch
Starships were meant to fly...
At Ubisoft's E3 conference Starlink: Battle for Atlas was announced for the Nintendo Switch, with the big N's system seemingly being the lead platform. The game promises that you can "team up with star pilots", "build custom starships", "search for ancient secrets" and "outrun asteroid fields". Most interestingly it...
Live Blog Watch Bethesda and Devolver Digital at E3 - Live!
Skyrim on Switch? Indie goodness? We'll see...
We recently covered the EA stream in the hope of some Switch news, and now we turn to Bethesda and Devolver Digital. The former is the bigger show and, if we're lucky, there'll be an update on Skyrim for Switch; as for Devolver Digital, they've stated an interest in Switch so might highlight some of...
News FIFA 18 Producer Explains Why You Should Care About The Game On Switch
"It's the best portable FIFA we ever did"
FIFA 18 is EA's first title for the Nintendo Switch, and as you might imagine, it's getting a lot of attention as a result. FIFA is one of gaming's biggest global brands and by bringing the series to Switch, the publisher is certainly making a statement. However, there are already doubts regarding how the...
News Battle Chasers And Sine Mora EX Are Getting Physical Releases On Switch, At A Cost
$10 more than all other physical editions
THQ Nordic is giving Battle Chasers: Nightwar and Sine Mora EX physical releases on Nintendo Switch, but according to Amazon both are going to cost $10 more than all other versions. Battle Chasers costs $30 on other consoles, but Amazon has it listed for $40. Sine Mora EX
Gallery Take a Look at These Tasty Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle Screenshots
Items! Battles! Worlds! Weird DK boss!
Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle is coming in August, and Ubisoft went all out in its reveal. You can learn about the fundamentals and see the trailer here, but we've been scouring the Ubisoft press site and have picked up all of the screenshots released so far. Check them out below. <screenshots...
News Pictlogica Final Fantasy Is Picross With Chocobos, And It's Coming To 3DS
, Going free-to-play on 3DS in Japan next month
Square Enix is bringing its Picross-style title Pictlogica Final Fantasy to the Nintendo 3DS as a free-to-play release, it has been revealed. It's based on the smartphone version of the game, which was released in Japan in 2015. There are more than 300 puzzles to beat and 160 characters are...
News Sky Skipper Arcade Restoration Revealed To The World
Impressive work
Keen readers of Nintendo Life may remember our report on the Sky Skipper project, an ambitious quest by UK-based Alex Crowley and US-based Whitney Roberts to save an almost lost piece of Nintendo arcade history. That piece of history is Sky Skipper, one of a number of arcades planned to arrive after the DK success story. It was...
News Nicalis Confirms Tiny Barbarian DX And Ittle Dew 2+ For Switch
Alongside Blade Strangers and The End is Nigh
Indie publisher Nicalis has confirmed that it is bringing Tiny Barbarian DX and Ittle Dew 2+ to the Nintendo Switch, as well as Blade Strangers and The End Is Nigh, both of which we already knew about. Coded by StarQuail Games, Tiny Barbarian DX offers "two-player coop
Video Learn About the Rabbids & Mario Crossover That Didn't Make it to Wii
Ubisoft has been keen for a while
Ubisoft is a successful company, and like all money-spinning corporations is always looking out for potential opportunities to produce hit games. There are irrepressible rumours / leaks of Mario + Rabbids: Kingdom Battle for Nintendo Switch, so it's only natural to wonder about past attempts to bring the franchises...
News Austrian Retail Listing Builds Hopes For WWE 2K18 On Switch
Oof! Right in the breadbasket
Austrian retail outlet Libro has triggered speculation that WWE 2K18 could be headed to the Switch by posting a placeholder listing for the game, then promptly removing it. The listing was spotted over at Reddit, where it was speculated that Libro - a chain which sells video games as well as many other...
News Attack on Titan 2: Future Coordinates Brings Base Building And Army Creation To 3DS
Hits Japan later this year
Spike Chunsoft has just released new details for the next game in the Attack on Titan series, which is of course based on the popular comic, TV and movie franchise. Attack on Titan 2: Future Coordinates is billed as a “3D manoeuvre action” game and will boast a story mode which runs alongside season two of...
Gallery Feast Your Eyes on this Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle Artwork
Weapons, poses and bright colours
Ubisoft's reveal of Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle has certainly made believers of some, as we got a good look at the reimagining of Mushroom Kingdom full of the mischievous mascots. We already shared some tasty screenshots, and now we've dug out Ubisoft's promotional artwork for the game. You can see various...
News Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle Listing Pops Up on Walmart Ahead of E3 Press Conference
Well of course...
If Ubisoft has any self awareness. a prospective reveal of Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle will be accompanied by self-deprecating remarks around the company's inability to keep secrets. With the Ubisoft Press Conference around the corner a listing has popped up on Walmart for a 'Day 1 Edition'. You can see a screengrab below, with...
News Official Nintendo UK Store Offers a Free Soft Pouch With New 2DS XL Pre-Orders
It's reversible, if that seals the deal for you
As many of you know the European region will be getting two colours of the New 2DS XL when it arrives on 28th July, and being in old Blighty we shared information when some pre-orders opened in the UK for the new portable iteration. Now the Official Nintendo UK Store has pitched in with its pre-order...
Saturday10th Jun 2017
News FIFA 18 on Switch to Include Ultimate Team, EA Boasts of Most 'Advanced' Portable Version
Will include something called "Switch Kick Off", too
We've known for a few days that FIFA 18 on Nintendo Switch won't use the Frostbite engine or include the Alex Hunter story mode, but now a new official page shows us what the game will include. The big pitch is that it'll be the leading 'portable' version of the game, and it will include FIFA...
Feature Our Nintendo Hopes and Dreams for E3 2017
Hey, wishlists don't have to be realistic
E3 is upon us, in fact the EA Play event is kicking off the festivities shortly after this article is published. Ahead is a week of madness - reveals, excitement, hype, and potentially confusing and disillusionment. If it's a typical E3 all of those emotions will feature. Ahead of the event some of our news...
Live Blog Watch the EA Play 2017 Press Conference - Live!
Sports! Shooting stuff! More sports!
For a number of years EA press conferences have carried little interest for Nintendo fans, but this year there might be something to see. FIFA 18 is the only current EA game confirmed for Switch, and it'll be interesting to see whether it's shown in any form, and whether any other games (perhaps...
Friday9th Jun 2017
Guide Nintendo E3 2017 Press Conference Schedule
Mario, Switch, 3DS, Invitationals and more
Well, E3 has crept up rather quickly, hasn't it? The expo is due to run from 13th to 15th June but, as veterans of the LA show will know, that's only the beginning. A lot of companies will be broadcasting showcases and live press conferences before the doors are even open, and then there'll be live streams...
News AtGames Is Refreshing Its Sega Genesis Line Of Clone Systems For 2017
Clone alone
AtGames has confirmed that it is rolling out three new versions of its "classic" Sega Genesis clone hardware this year, alongside three new Atari-themed systems. Coming this year are the Sega Genesis Flashback, a system we already knew about which features 85 games and support for original cartridges. Wireless controllers and 720p HDMI...
News Bionik Reveals Its Range Of Nintendo Switch Accessories
Power Plates! Cables! Giganet adapter!
Accessory maker Bionik has lifted the lid on its new range of Nintendo Switch accessories, which includes backup batteries, cables and adapters. The company is planning to display its wares at E3 this year. Here's what Crystal Dugan, Bionik's Marketing Manager, had to say: The Nintendo Switch is primed and...
News Super Meat Boy Forever All But Confirmed For Switch Release
"There's a chance you won't be disappointed"
Gagging to get some Meat Boy all over your Switch? It looks like you won't have to wait much longer, as the team behind the hardcore platformer have all but confirmed that the latest title - Super Meat Boy Forever - is coming to Nintendo's console. Team Meat is yet to officially confirm platforms for the...
Editorial The Nintendo Switch, E3 and Its Opportunities for Quick Wins
Keeping the games flowing
E3 is coming, looming over the horizon and promising to bring with it mayhem, cringe-worthy moments and online hysteria. Every year plenty talk about how the event is becoming less powerful (which is true) yet a lot of gamers then get very excited regardless. There's good reason for the buzz, too - few expos produce as much...
Gallery Let's Have a Good Look at the New Yellow Joy-Con
And everything that you do
The new neon yellow Joy-Con controller from Nintendo are certainly nothing new on a practical level, but who honestly cares when they're this bright and colourful? Nintendo released these as a tie-in with ARMS, their new fighting franchise, which, by the way, we loved. It should be noted that although we did our absolute...
Random This €369.00 Zelda: Breath of the Wild Leather Jacket is Perfect for a Mid-Life Crisis
That lining...
We love The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, but that doesn't mean it's a game well suited to every bit of merchandise that marketers can dream up. It's now the subject of a pricey and limited edition leather jacket; its beauty is definitely in the eyes of the beholder. Produced by Musterbrand, this €369.00 jacket will...
News Check Out The Mummy Demastered, WayForward’s Next Project
Bound for the Switch
WayForward has made quite a name for itself in the 2D action platformer space, with on titles such as Contra 4, Ducktales: Remastered, and Shantae: Half-Genie Hero as just some highlights on the studio’s impressive résumé. While it has done plenty of original work, the studio has also never shied away from producing licensed...
News 505 Games Unleashes New Bloodstained: Ritual Of The Night E3 2017 Trailer
"It’s the late 18th century England"
Publisher 505 Games has just released a new trailer for Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night, just in time for E3. The footage shows off several of the game's levels, as well a boss encounter. 505 Game has also released the following information about the game, which is due for release in early 2018: About...
News Blasphemous, a "Dark and Brutal 2D Non Linear Platformer", is Coming to Switch
Impressive Kickstarter campaign adds console support
There are a few key methods to help ensure success on Kickstarter, and one of them is producing a pitch video that shows genuine progress for the project. Blasphemous, a 2D action title, put gameplay at the focus of its pitch and smashed its modest $50,000 goal in about 24 hours, and has now...
Poll Are You Excited About Nintendo at E3 2017?
Switching it up
As E3 looms there's a sense that it's no longer the indispensable behemoth it once was, the central point of the gaming year. Even so, it's still a big deal, as media and fan interest ramps up and gaming companies flood into Los Angeles to flaunt their wares. Nintendo, and some third-parties making games for its systems, are among...
News Super Nintendo World Theme Park Could Interact With Switch Systems
Miyamoto-san highlights previous initiatives like the Louvre 3DS app
As you've no doubt seen, Nintendo and Universal recently hosted an event to celebrate the breaking of ground for the Super Nintendo World Theme Park attraction. A key detail of that was the news that a Mario Kart-themed ride would be a part of the theme park, which naturally opens...
Video New ARMS Trailer Showcases The Game's Two Boss Characters
Say hello to the enemy
Nintendo has just published a new video which shows off some amazing ARMS gameplay, as well as the two boss fighters: Max Brass and Hedlock. The footage - which is set to the amazing ARMS theme tune - demonstrates each fighter as well as some of the game's addictive modes, including V-Ball and Skillshot. Most interesting of...
News Yo-Kai Watch Season 2 Will Be Streamed On YouTube Kids In The UK
Spooky
VIZ Media Europe has confirmed that 26 episodes of Yo-Kai Watch season 2 will be made available for streaming via YouTube Kids in the UK. Each week during June a playlist of seven new episodes will go live, with the first going up on June 9th. Pascal J. Bonnet, Executive Director, VIZ Media Europe commented: We are very glad to partner up...
News Ghost Town Games On Why Switch Is The Perfect Platform For Overcooked
"The hardware lends itself so readily to local multiplayer"
Ghost Town Games has already enjoyed success on PC, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One with Overcooked, and its multiplayer cooking title was confirmed for Switch some time ago. There's plenty of scope for excitement with this indie release - it was nominated in four categories at the...
Both physical and digital versions
Following the welcome news that Atlus is localising Etrian Odyssey V: Beyond the Myth, Radiant Historia: Perfect Chronology And Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey Redux in North America, publisher Deep Silver has confirmed that it will be bringing the trio of titles to European shores. It has also revealed...
Video Get Ready For The Launch Of Ever Oasis With This Lovely Trailer
Roll with it
To celebrate the release of Ever Oasis on 23rd June for the 3DS, Nintendo has put together a charming overview trailer to get you excited. This new game from Koichi Ishii, the renowned creator of the acclaimed Mana series of RPGs, will bring its own twist to the genre. Below is part of the press release. Ever Oasis is...
News Sengoku Will Be the New ACA Neo Geo Game Next Week
Just look at that ponytail
Hamster should certainly be commended for its commitment to the ACA Neo Geo series, as it has faithfully produced at least one new retro title just about every week since the Switch launched in March. It’s certainly put Nintendo’s efforts to shame, as the company still has yet to make any formal announcement that a...
Random Yoshinoro Ono Recreates Iconic Moves from Ultra Street Fighter II
Well, sort of...
A lot of video games are silly, when you really think about it, but that's part of what makes them a lot of fun. When people try to recreate what characters do in games, of course, the absurdity becomes clear. The rather cool Street Fighter series producer, Yoshinoro Ono, demonstrates this nicely in an enjoyable...
Gotta Watch 'Em All
Along with the Nintendo Spotlight presentation and Nintendo Treehouse Live streams Nintendo will also be holding three tournaments for upcoming Switch titles Splatoon 2, ARMS and Pokkén Tournament DX. We've compiled all the details you need to watch all three tournaments below. Splatoon 2 World Inkling Invitational @ E3 2017
Video This Project Rap Rabbit Concept Trailer Sets The Scene
Will it convince you to back the game, however?
Project Rap Rabbit is the new Kickstarter project from the minds behind titles such as PaRappa The Rapper, Vib-Ribbon, Osu! Tatakae! Ouendan
Thursday8th Jun 2017
News Hollow Knight Is Rapidly Nearing a Switch Release
Hidden Dreams DLC will also be included for free
The Nintendo Switch has rapidly proven itself to be a wonderful ecosystem for indies to bring their games to, as its easy to develop for, still has a modestly sized games library, and has a rapidly growing userbase. There’s plenty of exciting indie games, both old and new, to look forward to...
News Microïds Confirms Six Games for the Nintendo Switch
One you should definitely remember...
Publishers of various sizes are taking a run at the growing Switch market, and now Microïds can be added to the list. It's outlined its upcoming Switch eShop plans which include six games, including five that weren't previously announced. The details are outlined below. Syberia 1 - Q3 2017...
News Axiom Verge: Multiverse Edition Confirmed For Physical Release On Switch
Alongside the Wii U version
Badland Games has revealed that it is bringing Axiom Verge to the Nintendo Switch this August in the form of Axiom Verge: Multiverse Edition. This new edition includes a specially commissioned documentary by 2 Player Productions regarding the making of the game. Also included is a deluxe booklet with...
News Here's The Free Gift My Nintendo Members Get During The Summer Of Play 2017 Tour
Brace yourselves
Nintendo has announced the mystery free item it will be giving away on its North American Summer of Play Tour. At each venue you'll be able to get your hands on Nintendo software as well as a free metal water bottle. Woo, we think? On top of all the fun and games, there’s an added bonus for My Nintendo members! Check...
News Playtonic Outlines Yooka-Laylee Improvements and Switch Version Progress
On a roll
Yooka-Laylee is now settled into a variety of platforms, but the release hasn't been without its critics. Playtonic has been keen to address complaints and work towards improvements, however, and has been developing a bumper update to resolve some issues. In the latest blog post from the studio it's confirmed that the major update is...
Nintendo Download 8th June (North America)
Cars 3! Shantae on Switch! Cubit HD! Anime Workshop! More!
It's that time again, dear readers, for the Nintendo Download Update details for North America. This week includes a retail release across Switch and Wii U, along with download-only options across all three current stores. It's a diverse mix of games, so let's get to it. Nintendo Switch...
Video What We Think Could be Announced at E3, and What Definitely Won't
Predictions and stupid stuff together at last
E3 is just around the corner now, and with the internet abuzz with ideas and predictions I thought I'd throw my personal list of expectations into the mix. That being said serious videos aren't really my preference, so alongside this straight-laced symphony is a hard mewling of stupid, totally...
Video Super Nintendo World Trailer Goes Live, Mario Kart Ride Confirmed
Miyamoto attends special ceremony in Japan
Universal Studios has released a trailer for the forthcoming Super Nintendo World at its Japanese resort, which shows off - in CGI form, at least - what the park will look like once it is complete. Much of what is shown we've already seen in initial promotional material, but it's nice all the same. As well...
News Konami on Super Bomberman R Support and the Possibility of Producing More Games for Switch
Castlevania is being discussed
Admittedly, Konami hasn’t been all too popular with the gaming community in recent times. The company is in charge of multiple treasured franchises, such as Silent Hill, Metal Gear, Castlevania, and Bomberman, but it’s been rather eclectic in its continued support of gaming. When the company decided to release...
News Oceanhorn Anchors In The Sheltered Harbour Of The Switch eShop This Month
"The most beautiful and best version"
Oceanhorn: Monster of Uncharted Seas will arrive on the Nintendo Switch on June 22nd, publisher FDG Entertainment has confirmed. Originally a smartphone title, this version of Oceanhorn will be based on the remastered PC edition and will boast updated graphics. It will run at 1080p, 60fps in TV Mode and 720p,...
Nintendo Download 8th June (Europe)
Shantae on Switch! Shock Troopers! Cubit HD! Block Zombies! More!
The European Nintendo Download Update is live, and features new releases across the Switch, 3DS and Wii U. There are some interesting choices, and a lot of discounts to also consider (along with some weird HOME Themes on 3DS). Let's get to it. Nintendo Switch eShop: Shantae:...
News Pokémon GO Fest Chicago Takes Place This Summer, Solstice Event Also Revealed
“Pikachu Outbreak” event happening in Yokohama, too
To celebrate a year of Pokémon GO Niantic and The Pokémon Company International are holding a series of real-world events in North America, Europe and Japan. Kicking things off is Pokémon GO Fest, which takes place in Chicago on July 22nd. Tickets go on sale on July 19th...
Video Ribbon Girl Struts Her Stuff In The Latest ARMS Trailer
Nobody ask her weight, OK?
Next in the series of ARMS trailers which Nintendo has been kindly pushing out to introduce us to the roster of fighters is one for Ribbon Girl. She's been a bit of a fan-favourite and in addition to being able to jump mid-air up to four times, she can also fall to the ground really quickly. This singing, fighting...
News Go On A Mystery Journey To Find The Layton Café At E3 This Year
Grab a selfie with Hershel and Katrielle
If you are lucky enough to be attending E3 next week in Los Angeles, then why not take part in a Professor Layton themed mystery adventure, which the lovely folks at LEVEL-5 have prepared in order to celebrate the arrival of Layton's Mystery Journey: Katrielle and the Millionaires' Conspiracy later this...
News Binding Of Isaac Creator Edmund McMillen Is Bringing The End Is Nigh To Switch
"Follow Ash as he flops his way through a future of pain and suffering"
Edmund McMillen has confirmed that his forthcoming hardcore platfomer The End is Nigh will be released on the Nintendo Switch. In case you didn't know, McMillen is famous for The Binding of Isaac and Super Meat Boy. The End is Nigh focuses on Ash and his attempt to navigate a...
Video Get a Good Look at Hey! Pikmin in this Overview Trailer
Check out plenty of gameplay and amiibo features
Hey! Pikmin, so far, doesn't seem to be generated a huge amount of buzz ahead of its July release. Developed by Arzest, this portable spin-off - tellingly not called Pikmin 4 - adopts a 2D approach to the exploration, puzzle solving and combat for which the series is known. We remained sort of on the...
Video Chemical Plant Zone Looks Rather Fun in Sonic Mania
Tails seems to be getting by just fine
Sonic Mania is a release that, for some retro Sonic fans, is right at the top of a Switch eShop wishlist. Developed by talented Indies with backing from SEGA, it features Sonic, Tails and Knuckles dashing through a mix of old, new and remixed stages. The latest video showcasing the game focuses on Chemical...
Wednesday7th Jun 2017
Feature Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - What We Know So Far...
Ultra surprising
The Pokémon Direct has passed, and it brought us three announcements: Pokkén Tournament DX for the Nintendo Switch, Pokemon Gold and Silver for the Virtual Console and - the most notable one of the trio - the new main series Pokémon arrivals, Pokémon Ultra Sun and Pokémon Ultra Moon on 3DS. So, what do we know about these up
News The Witcher 3 And Assassin's Creed Devs Heap Praise On Zelda: Breath Of The Wild
"They've raised the bar"
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild has gone down as one of the finest video games of recent memory, not only selling impressively but also securing widespread critical acclaim as well. GamesIndustry.biz has been speaking to two major developers about what makes this Switch and Wii U title so groundbreaking, and what it...
Random Miyamoto Was Once Quite Interested In PSP Game Boy Emulation
"Did you make this?"
While we're a Nintendo site first and foremost, here at Nintendo Life we do occasionally embrace formats produced by other companies - and back in the days of the Nintendo DS, we admit we also dabbled in the world of PlayStation Portable ownership. Sony's handheld was a massive success, despite the incredible dominance of the...
Feature Is Tokyo's Arcade Scene Really Dying?
Roland Ingram gives us a tour of Japan's coin-op underworld
“I know Tokyo arcades are dying out, but are they easy to find?” I was asked this question recently by an author researching a Street Fighter book. Dying out?! Maybe – but there’s a long way to go. Stand with me outside the Shinjuku Minami-guchi branch of the Taito Station...
News Mana Series Collection Starts Well in Japan as Switch Stays on Top
Despite Nintendo's struggles with supply and demand
The Media Create chart results are out, including some new releases and - in some ways - a continuation of the norm in hardware sales. Starting with game sales, Tekken 7 on PS4 has unsurprisingly taken top spot on its debut, but we do have Seiken Densetsu Collection making its debut in second...
News The Wii U Pokkén Tournament Controller Will Work With Pokkén Tournament DX
It was worth buying one, after all!
If you were one of the lucky people who invested in Hori's special Pokkén Tournament Controller when the game launched on Wii U then you might find that your purchase suddenly gains value, as it has been confirmed that the pad will also work on the forthcoming Nintendo Switch update, Pokkén...
News Atlus Is Bringing Radiant Historia: Perfect Chronology to the West in 2018
It’s about time
A few months ago, Famitsu revealed that Atlus would be doing a 3DS remake of Radiant Historia, a 2011 RPG on the DS that flew under a lot of radars. Radiant Historia: Perfect Chronology aims to add new story content and better visuals to the game, while also no doubt also attempting to drum up interest in a possible sequel. It...
News Nintendo of America Confirms Splatoon 2 Pro Controller for the Region
Finally
There was plenty of excitement going around when Splatoon 2 got a brief look at the end of the recent ARMS Nintendo Direct, where new footage and a snazzy Splatoon 2 Pro Controller were shown off. Except the latter was puzzlingly only shown off in Europe, while NoA said it had “nothing to announce” on that front. Many feared that perhaps...
News Bulb Boy is Bringing Surreal Horror to the Switch eShop This Summer
Switch to be first console to get the game
The Switch eShop has secured another 'console first' release, with Bulbware's Bulb Boy heading to the platform this Summer. Previously released to critical acclaim on PC and smart devices, it'll arrive on Nintendo's console a couple of months ahead of other platforms. It looks like an utterly...
News Shock Troopers 2nd Squad Storms Onto The Switch eShop This Week
Neo Geo run & gun fun
We've just got word that the Neo Geo classic Shock Troopers 2nd Squad will be popping up on the Switch eShop tomorrow for $7.99 / £6.29. Following on from Shock Troopers, the action once again takes the form of a overhead run-and-gun title, much like Capcom's Commando. The team mode has been dropped this...
News Etrian Odyssey V And SMT: Strange Journey Redux Confirmed For Western 3DS Release
More RPG goodness for your 3DS
In the early hours of this morning we brought you the news that Atlus was localising Radiant Historia: Perfect Chronology for the Nintendo 3DS, with an "early 2018" release on the cards. The good tidings don't end there, however. We've now discovered that Atlus is also bringing Etrian Odyssey V: Beyond the
News Soldam: Drop, Connect, Erase Headed To Switch This Fall
Available as packaged retail as well as the eShop
If you've been enjoying Puyo Puyo Tetris on your Nintendo Switch then you might just want to add Soldam: Drop, Connect, Erase to your watch list. Released as a Switch launch game in Japan, this is now being brought to Western shores by Dispatch Games, a brand-new publisher based in...
News Two More Classic Japanese Cartoons Come To The 3DS Anime Channel
Say hello to The Legend of Zorro and Robin Hood
Nintendo UK has confirmed that two more classic anime series are now available for viewing via the 3DS Anime Channel. The Legend of Zorro - known in Japan as Kaiketsu Zorro - originally aired in 1996 and, as the title suggests, is an animated take on Johnston McCulley's famous hero. Robin...
Tuesday6th Jun 2017
News Pokémon Company Press Site Lists Ultra Sun And Ultra Moon For Switch As Well As 3DS
Seeing Stars?
Update: The Pokémon Company has shared a message on this topic, declaring the rapidly adjusted listing as a 'clerical error'. We would like to address rumours based on a clerical error on the Pokémon press site; Pokémon Ultra Sun and Pokémon Ultra Moon are coming exclusively to Nintendo 3DS family of systems and are not due for...
News Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon Confirmed for 17th November Release on 3DS
A simulaneous global release
The Pokémon Company has completed its Pokémon Direct, and had a few surprises in its reveals. The only main series Pokémon games this year will be on the 3DS, with Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon arriving on 17th November; it'll be a simultaneous global release. It was revealed initially at the end of the trailer...
Live Blog Watch the Pokémon Direct - Live!
Written in the stars
It was a pleasant surprise when the big N announced this Pokémon Direct, coming a week ahead of the Nintendo Spotlight and more from E3. This eight minute broadcast will no doubt reveal a new game (and maybe more), and it'll be interesting to see if it matches up to previous Switch rumours. Let's find out!...
News Press Release Suggests E3 Nintendo Spotlight Will be About 30 Minutes
Short and snappy?
Following today's Pokémon festivities, Nintendo of Europe sent out a press release confirming details around E3 live streams and the multiple 'Invitational' events. It also touched upon timings for the Nintendo Treehouse live demonstrations, with the wording indicating a runtime of around 30 minutes for the showpiece 'Nintendo...
News Sony Thinks You'll Buy A PlayStation 4 Alongside Your Nintendo Switch
"I think it shows that a lot of gamers are a two-console family"
When you look at the combined global sales of the PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Nintendo Switch, it's amazing to think that not so long ago some industry exports were predicting the end of console dominance. That clearly isn't going to happen this generation, and TIME has been speaking...
News My Nintendo Just Got Another Update in North America
Yippee
It’s been almost exactly three months now since the launch of the Nintendo Switch and yet My Nintendo still has yet to update with any of the Switch rewards which are “coming soon”. While this no doubt comes as a disappointment to some, Nintendo for its part has been faithful in keeping the divisive rewards service ticking with new...
News Pokkén Tournament DX Confirmed For Nintendo Switch
Coming this September
The Pokémon Company has just confirmed that its popular Wii U fighter Pokkén Tournament will be making the jump to the Nintendo Switch in the form of Pokkén Tournament DX, or Pokkén Tournament Deluxe, if you prefer. The one-on-one fighter - developed in conjunction with Bandai Namco - launched in arcades and...
News Pokémon Gold And Silver Are Coming To The 3DS Virtual Console
Boot up the classics
During today's Pokémon Direct it was revealed that classic entries Pokémon Gold And Silver will be coming to the 3DS Virtual Console later this year. Both titles will be compatible with Pokémon Bank, and will launch on 22nd September. Originally released on the Game Boy Color these games hit Japan in 1999, with the...
Poll What Did You Think of the Pokémon Direct and Its Big Reveals?
Was it the ultra surprise?
Earlier today The Pokémon Company and Nintendo shared an eight minute video outlining releases in the series that we can expect this year. There were significant announcements, though they didn't match up with some expectations and predictions, particularly when it comes to 2017 releases on the Nintendo Switch. First of...
News Get an Early Look at the Super Nintendo World Attraction at Universal Studios Japan
Watch out for the piranha plants
We recently posted about the Super Nintendo World attraction that is coming to Universal Studios in Japan, but now we have our first look at the construction courtesy of L.C.A. Studios, which has posted some photos on Twitter: While the construction is obviously at a very early stage, we can see they are going for...
Video Nintendo Makes Pitch for the 'Switch Summer' of Major Releases
ARMS, Splatoon 2 and Pokkén Tournament DX
Following today's announcement of Pokkén Tournament DX we have an increasingly clear picture of Nintendo's first-party plans for Switch over the next few months. The company has accentuated the point with a new trailer showcasing three games. In the video you can see plenty of photogenic and enthusiastic...
News Poi Is Coming to the Nintendo Switch
More 3D platforming goodness
It seems that the 3D platformer is making something of a comeback nowadays, particularly when it comes to the Switch. We already have Super Mario Odyssey and Yooka-Laylee to look forward to later this year, while Snake Pass—perhaps a bit unconventional— certainly bears many familiar elements and that’s already...
News Here Are the Most Popular and Successful ARMS Fighters From the Second Testpunch
Most popular is predictable...
The past weekend brought us a second set of opportunities to try out ARMS, the game Nintendo plans to be the next big thing on Switch. It added Twintelle to the ranks (likely because she's been so popular on social media) along with a couple of new game types to shape things up. Nintendo of Europe has outlined the...
News Snap Up Nintendo Shares Because Switch Could Outsell Wii, Says Analyst Firm Jefferies
"Switch has turned out to be a stealth hit"
Jefferies analyst Atul Goyal has instructed his company's clients to buy Nintendo stock because the Switch could end up being even more popular than the Wii. In a letter to clients, Goyal said: Switch has turned out to be a stealth hit and is positioned to drive Wii-type [the company's last successful...
News Pop On Some Headphones for This Sonic Forces Park Avenue Track
Composed by Tomoya Ohtani
Not long ago SEGA unveiled its custom character feature for Sonic Forces, which will allow players to create their own hero to fight alongside modern and classic Sonic. There'll be plenty of options and different animal types that have various abilities, though some are concerned at what the dedicated Sonic fanbase will...
Random This ARMS And Popeye Fan Art Mixes Nintendo's Past And Present
"I am what I am"
Nintendo has a long association wth the comic character Popeye. The company produced licensed NES and Game & Watch titles based on E. C. Segar's hero, and Donkey Kong - its first smash hit - was originally supposed to feature the spinach-gulping sailor. Now, artist Ed Peppe has fused Nintendo's past with its...
Video There Are Actually More Games Called Star Fox Than You Might Imagine
I can't let you do that, StarVox
When European gamers discuss why the original SNES Star Fox was called Starwing for its EU release or why Star Fox 64 was saddled with the confusing title of Lylat Wars, it is often assumed that it was due to some kind of copyright issue in Europe. However, as we discovered many moons ago, the issue was...
News Nintendo Confirms Details of Pokkén Tournament DX Invitational At E3
Streamers to battle it out for signed Pokémon art
Along with the reveal of Pokkén Tournament DX in today's Pokémon Direct, it was confirmed that the fighting game will be playable at E3 and also showcased by the Treehouse team. In addition there'll be an Invitational event to show it off, joining the Splatoon 2 and ARMS equivalents that have...
Video Meet Ninjara, The Master Of Stealth In ARMS
Watch out for his Kasumi hiding technique!
If you are lucky enough to have a Nintendo Switch, we trust you have been enjoying the ARMS Global Testpunch demos that gave a feel for the game before its release later this month. To get us psyched for all things ARMS Nintendo has already treated us to introductory videos for Twintelle,
Monday5th Jun 2017
News Mega Man Legacy Collection 2 is Announced, But is Skipping Nintendo Switch and 3DS
Oh Capcom!
Capcom has officially announced the existence of Mega Man Legacy Collection 2, which was outed by a Korean rating back in April and as expected includes Mega Man 7, Mega Man 8, Mega Man 9 and Mega Man 10. Unfortunately it
News Get Ready for a Pokémon Direct on 6th June
Time for a 'Star' turn?
Well, here's a pleasant surprise, we have a high-profile Nintendo Direct on the way, and for one of the most lucrative gaming franchises in the industry. It's a Pokémon Direct, and is happening on 6th June at 7am Pacific / 10am Eastern / 3pm UK / 4pm CEST. According to Nintendo of America it will be eight...
News FIFA 18 Gets Reveal Trailer That Suggests Missing Features for Nintendo Switch
At least the name is settled
EA has carried out a promotional blitz for FIFA 18, unveiling Cristiano Ronaldo as its cover star along with a glitzy trailer. Details are thin, but when you look at small print and listings you can cut through the fluff and learn a little about how the game will shape up. First of all, it'll be FIFA 18 on Switch,...
Rumour Image Of Mario + Rabbids: Kingdom Battle amiibo Surfaces Online
We're not convinced...
We've seen plenty of rumours relating to Mario + Rabbids: Kingdom Battle for the Switch, one of which noted the production of amiibo figures for use in the game. An image has now surfaced online which shows four Rabbids dressed as Luigi, Mario, Peach and Yoshi, each holding a weapon. The warning text which ha
Feature The Switch Report - Three Months of Nintendo's New System
A good start, albeit with plenty of improvements to be made
The Nintendo Switch has been on the market now for three months, representing a quarter year on the market. So far, without much doubt, it's been a successful launch for Nintendo, with the company having to work hard to simply meet demand at present. The Switch is still consistently sold...
Video Here's Capcom TV's Gameplay Footage of Monster Hunter XX on Nintendo Switch
Don't worry, you can skip the 2 hours 11 minutes of build-up
Earlier today Capcom TV's latest livestream was focused on Monster Hunter, and as it popped up on this scribe's YouTube feed we set up a random live blog to watch the promised gameplay of Monster Hunter XX on Nintendo Switch. Eventually there was some fresh gameplay, which looked...
Poll Did the ARMS Global Testpunch Land a Knockout Blow?
The big pitch for Nintendo's latest new IP
It's the Nintendo way to take a modern-day trend and apply its own spin, so the idea of early-access was turned into carefully timed and managed Global Testfire events with Splatoon on Wii U. We've already had one such session with Splatoon 2 on Switch, but the ARMS Global Testpunch arguably evolved the...
News Three Months After Launch, People Are Still Queuing For Nintendo Switch Consoles In Japan
Demand remains sky-high
Nintendo may have pledged to increase production for its Switch system after incredible demand worldwide, but the supply chain is still somewhat choked in Japan, with weekly sales dropping from around 45,000 to approximately 25,000. Units are selling as soon as they arrive in store and Japanese fans are becoming increasingly...
News The Order: 1886 Studio Ready At Dawn "Interested" In Working On Nintendo Switch
"Lots of interest", according to creative director Ru Weerasuriya
The studio behind the PlayStation 4 exclusive The Order: 1886 is interested in working on the Nintendo Switch, according to its creative director. Ready At Dawn's Ru Weerasuriya told GamesIndustry.biz: Every time a platform comes out, we always feel like there's something really...
Random Capcom France Monster Hunter 'Costume' Tease Confuses Eager Fans
The perils of hype
E3 isn't far away, and it's worth remembering that companies often use the build-up to the LA extravaganza to make big announcements. Capcom, seemingly unaware of how the internet works, chose good timing for what seems like an ultimately underwhelming Monster Hunter tease. Capcom France has posted a teaser video (via MHKogath)...
Live Blog Get Confused by Capcom TV and See Monster Hunter XX Switch Gameplay - Live!
Big monsters for the little console
In our 'random live blog of the day' category, we have Capcom TV. Today there's a live stream about all things Monster Hunter, and apparently there'll be live gameplay of Monster Hunter XX on Nintendo Switch. It'll likely be at the end, but we'll be watching regardless!...
News I and Me Will Have Switch Owners Feline Good in July
A puzzle game in which you control two cats at the same time
The Switch eShop is, slowly and surely, accumulating a range of well-regarded Indie games; perhaps I and Me will add to that list in July. A game made by small Chinese studio Wish Fang, it's being published by Ratalaika Games on Switch and is set for a global release in July. It's a...
Random Kickstarter Project Promises Real-Life ARMS Combat, In A Fashion
Dubbed "the friendly boxing game"
ARMS is shaping up to be one of Nintendo's biggest new IP releases in quite some time, and its motion-controlled gameplay should see plenty of players getting up from the couch to exchange virtual punches with the opposition. However, if you'd like to take things a little further then you might be interested in...
News Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Holds Top 10 UK Spot as Street Fighter II Tumbles Down
Evergreen 3DS titles miss the top 40
The UK charts have brought some better news for Nintendo over the past few months, after an extended period of very limited successes. Nevertheless ARMS can't arrive soon enough, with recent Switch and 3DS releases struggling to make an impact. The highest-placed Switch title is once again Mario Kart 8 Deluxe,...
News Kid Tripp To Bring High Octane Pixel-Style Running to 3DS eShop
The 3DS lives!
UK based publisher Four Horses recently reached out to us to let us know that Kid Tripp will be making the jump over from the iOS AppStore to the 3DS eShop later this year. You might remember Four Horses from the release of the rather lovely Digger Dan DX last year. Kid Tripp is a non-stop high octane platform autorunner...
Sunday4th Jun 2017
Talking Point The Nintendo Switch Online Service Promises a New Approach to Retro Gaming
Delayed, yes, but more relevant in its new guise
It may not be a trend that suits creators, but the public don't like paying for things as much as they used to. It's the great revolution that the internet has delivered - news is free, lots of video streaming is free or has a lower monthly cost, so as a result gamers want their content for less...
News Sonic the Hedgehog 25th Anniversary Figure Announced by First 4 Figures
Gotta go fast
Maker of high-end collectibles First 4 Figures has again gone above and beyond creating its latest piece to celebrate Sonic the Hedgehog's 25th Anniversary. Partnering with Sega to celebrate the occasion, the figure returns to Sonic's original outing on the Genesis. Sprinting across Green Hill Zone and passing the goal plate (which...
Friday2nd Jun 2017
Guide What Time Is The ARMS Global Testpunch Demo?
Ready for another round?
Round 2: After the first round of Testpunch sessions last weekend we've dusted ourselves down and are ready to battle all over again, are you? It's not been hard to make the link that ARMS is very much to Switch what Splatoon was to Wii U. A game that aims to disrupt its genre norms - in this case a fighting game with...
News Nintendo Reveals More Details About its Paid Online Service
Now launching in 2018
It certainly divided the fanbase when Nintendo announced that it would be following Microsoft and Sony into the realm of mandating a fee in order to play online. Given Nintendo’s spotty track history with online, some decried the decision and claimed that it wouldn’t offer enough value for the monthly fee. While this still...
Deals Upcoming Nintendo Switch Games And Accessories For June And July
We're ARMed with some great preorders
It's a great time to be a Switch owner; we've recently seen the release of Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Minecraft: Nintendo Switch Edition and Ultra Street Fighter II: The Final Challengers and there's still lots more to look forward to in upcoming months. So what's on the horizon for Nintendo Switch fans then? We've...
News Nintendo's Online Service For Switch Will Offer "Ongoing Access" To Classic Games
"Monthly classic games" idea has been ditched
We (very) recently reported that Nintendo has gone into more detail regarding the Switch's online service, which will cost $20 a year and is now due to launch next year. The original report suggested that Nintendo's plan to offer a different retro game each month has apparently been shelved, and now...
Feature Leafing Through Switch Player's Second And Third Issues
Who said print is dead?
It's been a while since we took at look at the debut issue of Switch Player, a unique online and paper-based fanzine devoted to covering all the latest news about Nintendo's hybrid console. Since then we've had two more issues arrive through our letterbox, which makes this the ideal time to have another look at this...
News New Details Emerge For Splatoon 2's Single Player "Hero" Campaign Mode
Weapons at the ready
Chaos has ensued since the Squid Research Lab found out that one half of the Squid Sisters has vanished. Many people are concerned about Callie's disappearance hoping for new information to shed some light on her whereabouts. Callie's sister in the meantime has set up base in Cap'n Cuttlefish's absence as she leads the search...
Video Anatomy Of A Fake: Creator Of "Leaked" Smash Bros. Switch Screens Speaks Out
Keeping it real fake
With E3 just around the corner it's fair to expect plenty of daft rumours to come out of the woodwork, but the recent Smash Bros. leak really seemed to divide the community. The quality of these screens suggested authenticity; to some, it was the fact that they looked so good that caused suspicion. Now, the man behind these...
News Zelda: Breath of the Wild Director Says the Game’s Design Could Become the New Standard
More, please
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is simply one of the best reviewed games of all time, and for good reason, but it was quite a departure from anything that had come before in Zelda. The game acted as something of a soft reboot for the franchise, completely tearing out the foundations of what makes a Zelda game and rebuilding it...
Gallery Revel In This Ridiculously Retro 3-Bit ARMS Artwork
Yes, we mean 3-bit
8-bit artwork and musical recreations inspired by modern games are nothing new in anyone's books; most have a healthy (or unhealthy) nostalgia for the past and that can be encapsulated by the limitations of one or more 8-bit gaming machines. If you take that technology back a step or two further you can get even more retro...
News Nintendo UK's Online Store Has Themed Switch Bundles For Sale
Zelda and Mario Kart bundles up for grabs
The Switch is somewhat hard to find these days thanks to the huge demand, but if you're willing to pay a little extra and get some additional tat with your machine, then these two new themed bundles from Nintendo UK might tempt you. The online store has the "Hyrule Hero Pack" and "Racing Pack: Second Lap"...
News ARMS Producer Would Love To See The Game Embraced As An eSport
"It's not a certainty yet that Arms will be a huge hit with people"
Nintendo has never seriously courted the eSports community but it has made some encouraging noises of late; the Nintendo Switch reveal famously showed Splatoon 2 being played in a tournament environment, and with the soon-to-be-released ARMS the company has another competitive title...
News Twintelle Joins The ARMS Global Testpunch Roster This Weekend
Hair-raising!
The reaction to the ARMS Global Testpunch demo has been great so far, many who had written ARMS off as a shallow waggle-fest experience have been won over by the deep gameplay and fun on offer. The Testpunch has proved to be a great vehicle by Nintendo for getting folks on board with this new IP. With 7 playable characters in the...
Video Nintendo Treehouse Discuss Splatoon 2 Invitational With Gridiron Star Jordan Kent
Inkling hype
A new video uploaded to Nintendo's YouTube channel called 'Splat Chat' sees Ed and Corey from the Treehouse team sit down with former American football player Jordan Kent to discuss the upcoming Splatoon 2 World Inkling Invitational. Jordan will be hosting the event alongside co-commentating, so it's interesting to get his...
Video Switch Fighters Put Up Their Dukes In These New ARMS Commercials
Ducking and diving
ARMS launches this month and represents a sizeable event in the life of the Switch; an entirely new IP which could birth a lucrative franchise in the same vein as Splatoon. As you might imagine Nintendo is doing its utmost to generate hype for the release; alongside canny tactics such as the ARMS Global Testpunch the company is...
Thursday1st Jun 2017
News Hori's Nintendo Switch Voice Chat Headset Looks Like A Wired Nightmare
Try not to strangle yourself
Not including some form of wireless audio support in the Switch was one of Nintendo's main failings with the console; not only does it mean that you can't use Bluetooth cans when gaming on the telly, it has forced peripheral makers to cook up crazy solutions for in-game voice chat. The official Japanese Splatoon...
News NBA Playgrounds Switch Early Adopters to Get Free Copy of Shaq Fu: A Legend Reborn
Compensation for the long wait for online play
NBA Playgrounds on Switch has disappointed in one notable way, in that it's the only version of the game without online play or any updates so far. Developer Saber Interactive has taken some heat for this, and last week promised a huge announcement as a reward for Switch owners' patience to date. Well...
Nintendo Download 1st June (North America)
ACA Last Resort! Farming Simulator! More Fire Emblem DLC! Other stuff!
It's that time, as always, for the North American Nintendo Download Update. This week features a range of titles across Switch, 3DS and Wii U, along with some first-party retail DLC. Check out all of the details below. Nintendo Switch eShop: ACA NeoGeo Last...
News Capcom Kicks Off a Massive Sale on the North American Wii U and 3DS eShops
Mega Man! Monster Hunter! DuckTales!
Though Nintendo made many large strides with the eShop on the 3DS and Wii U compared to the DSi and Wii digital storefronts, and one such improvement it made was the introduction of sales. While the sales were rarely (if ever) comparable to the flash sales that often pop up on Steam and PSN, they still could be...
News Eye-Catching RPG Indivisible is Heading to Nintendo Switch in 2018
No longer invisible
Indivisible has been high on a number of gamer's wishlists for a while - from the creators of Skull Girls it raised over $2 million in its Indiegogo campaign, and has since earned plenty of hype from initial demo builds. Now it's been confirmed for Nintendo Switch for a simultaneous full release with other versions in 2018, and...
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Microsoft knows something we don't
News comes from the most unlikely places at times. A Microsoft survey asking Xbox Live members about their thoughts on the upcoming E3 has once again fueled speculation that a SNES Classic Edition is in production at Nintendo. In the survey, Microsoft ask users "On a scale of 1 to 5, where 1 means 'Not...
Review Shin Nekketsu Kōha Kunio-kun: Kunio Tachi no Banka (SNES)
Say that title three times in a row
With the celebrations of all these other anniversaries going about it is easy to forget the adventures of Kunio, which also celebrated thirty years in 2016. Despite being absent from most Western gamer’s memories in the past several years (despite the odd virtual console re-release), the legacy of Technōs most...
Random Watch What Happens When You Drop a Switch from 1,000 Feet
Made from 100% certified Nintendium
Aside from a few hiccups here and there—such as the infamous DS Lite hinge cracking issue—Nintendo has had an extremely strong record over the years of crafting some extremely durable hardware. After all, how could we forget that Game Boy unit in the Nintendo World Store that survived a carpet bombing in the...
Nintendo Download 1st June (Europe)
Astro Duel Deluxe! Harvest Moon: Skytree Village! DLC galore! More!
The Nintendo Download Update is live in Europe so it's time to see what's on offer this time around. There's a retail arrival on the 3DS, while the Switch has a couple of download-only options to tempt you. The Wii U also gets into the action and there's plenty of DLC doing the...
News Here's A Closer Look At The Monster Hunter XX Switch Bundle You Can't Own
Plus a look at the Monster Hunter Switch console design
You can't own the Monster Hunter XX Nintendo Switch Ver. Pack because pre-orders have sold out in Japan already, but just in case you were wondering what the packaging looks like, feast your eyes: The pack includes the Switch console, a copy of Monster Hunter XX and a dock with a unique...
News Legend of Zelda and Mario Kart Feature in Updated European My Nintendo Rewards
Discounts, digital wallpapers and even a guide
As another month begins we have the latest My Nintendo Rewards for Europe, and there are quite a few on offer. NOE is pitching it as the start of an "epic summer", with various digital goodies up for grabs. So, let's get to it shall we? The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages (3DS eShop) - 40% discount...
Preview Trading Blows With ARMS on Nintendo Switch
Final round
Product provided by Nintendo. The last few times we played ARMS we came away impressed, but cautious. We’ve had the final build of the game for the last week, and while we can’t talk about everything Nintendo isn’t holding much back; having experienced all of what ARMS has to offer we’re excited to play it even more. We’ll be...
News Niantic Reconfirms Legendary Monsters For Pokémon GO, PvP Coming This Summer Too
No word on trading, though
We were promised new features in Pokémon GO last year but developer Niantic has been rather frugal when it comes to updates. We've had Gen 2 monsters and the ability to dress up avatars, but the promised PvP and Legendary updates are yet to happen - thankfully, it looks like we won't have to wait much longer...
Video Ubisoft Unleashes Its E3 Teaser Trailer
Also makes fun of itself, to be fair
For those of us that are gluttons for punishment, the Ubisoft E3 press conference is a vital part of the LA festivities. We can joke about Just Dance, marvel at the awkward moments, and wait for slightly worrying crossovers to be formally revealed. This year it's happening on 12th June at 1pm Pacific / 4pm...
Video Is ARMS a 'Hardcore' Fighting Game?
Or another kiddy-friendly softie scene?
ARMS has been through a wave of different general opinions. General disdain upon its reveal, to mild curiosity, to a real contender for the next big fighting game. Everyone has their own thoughts, but can something that tries to push motion controls so much really be a "hardcore" game? If these thoughts are...
News The Pokémon Company Posts Net Profit 26 Times Bigger Than Last Year
$143.3 million, up from US$5.6 million
With Pokémon GO and Pokémon Sun and Moon hitting the market in 2016, this fiscal year was always going to be a big one for The Pokémon Company. However, a recent disclosure from the firm reveals the incredible impact these games have had - net profit has increased a staggering 26...
News Nintendo Outlines Details of Splatoon 2 and ARMS E3 Tournaments
Given afternoon slots and taking place on the show floor
When unveiling its E3 2017 plans Nintendo confirmed tournaments for Splatoon 2 and ARMS, with the former featuring regional winners from qualifiers and the latter being a mix of E3 attendees and hand-picked pro players. Now further details have been given, including times...
Live Blog We Play the Full Version of ARMS - Live!
Alex is ready for the bell
Earlier today we published a full ARMS preview in which we took a deep dive into the final build of the game. Now our glamorous YouTube host Alex is trying out a bit of live streaming to show you the game in more detail. Check it out below. <liveblog="we_play_the_full_version_of_arms_-_live" tags="#ARMS" video="
Video Say Hi to Kid Cobra, His Cool ARMS and His Platforms of Doom
Purple pain
We may have more modes and stages to enjoy in the upcoming second batch of the ARMS Global Testpunch (Min-Min's stages seems to be dropping in as well as two more game types), but a few of the most recently announced characters are sitting out of the demo. Nintendo, for its part, is instead giving us a look at them in some cool...
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