Guide Zelda: Breath Of The Wild: How To Get The Master Sword
After all, who doesn't want the legendary sword that seals the darkness?
News Nintendo Confirms Switch Save Data Is Tied To The Console And Cannot Be Transferred
Could a cloud solution be on the way?
Feature Ten Useful and Fun Little Details to Know About Nintendo Switch
Some of the icons are quite small, after all
News - 2017, Week 10
Sunday12th Mar 2017
Talking Point Nintendo Switch Has Started Well - Now the Real Challenge Begins
Nintendo has every right to be pleased with the system's launch
After a tough four years for Wii U and the direct correlation between Pokémon hype and 3DS hardware sales, it was easy to approach the Nintendo Switch launch with trepidation. At different times since mid-January many observers and followers of the company have likely gone through...
Saturday11th Mar 2017
Review New Frontier Days: Founding Pioneers (Switch eShop)
SimSettlers
Along with the epic adventure of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, explosive action of Super Bomberman R, and one-on-one battles of 1-2-Switch, the Switch's launch lineup hosts some smaller surprises and gentler pursuits. New Frontier Days: Founding Pioneers — a cheery town-building simulation from ArcSystemWorks — fits nicely...
News Breath of the Wild's Art Director on Why Link's Classic Hat is Missing
"We're reaching our limits as to how we can make it look cool."
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is arguably the most innovative entry in the series thus far, positively shattering longstanding traditions by introducing a plethora of new ideas. One of the more minor, yet still notable, changes this time around was that Link's characteristic...
Feature Our Team Reflects on a Week With Nintendo Switch
We like it, as a decent summary
With the Nintendo Switch now out for a week, plenty of eager Nintendo fans have put down a lot of money and jumped into the company's latest hardware offering. Various members of our team are in that group, as you'd expect, and having spent the past seven days playing around with the hardware we thought it worthwhile...
It's all black & white
In most traditional board-games, the player holding the black game pieces is the one who performs the first action. This leads many players to gravitate towards playing as black, as it instils a confidence for an offensive pursuit that can intimidate the other player. However, even if you're playing first, your decision is...
Video Digital Foundry Highlights the Nintendo Switch Boost in FAST RMX
More than a portable Wii U
With the relative closeness (on a technical level) between the two versions of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, early curiosity around the Switch has focused on how much of a boost it truly offers over Wii U. It's evidently not an enormous leap, but it's not necessarily been fair to characterise it as a portable...
Thursday9th Mar 2017
Guide Zelda: Breath Of The Wild: How To Get The Green Tunic
Feeling green?
In the lead-up to the release of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, series creator Shigeru Miyamoto and Zelda producer Eiji Aonuma were keeping mum on whether or not Link's iconic green tunic would turn up in the game, opting instead to focus on Link's new look - a blue shirt dubbed the Champion's Tunic. Gone was the green cap...
Friday10th Mar 2017
News Zelda: Breath of the Wild Player Believes They've Found a Lovely Satoru Iwata Tribute
It makes for a nice light-touch reference
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is enormous, and one of the joys of the release is the Nintendo community collaborating and sharing discoveries online. One that's been shared with us relates to former Nintendo President Satoru Iwata, and what could be a subtle but touching tribute in the game. Sean...
Deals Nintendo Switch Best Games And Accessories You Should Buy - Launch Edition
Have you got everything you need yet?
Can you believe it? The Nintendo Switch has been out for one whole week. But obtaining a Switch is merely one part of the puzzle; there are accessories and other items which are essential parts of console ownership, and we've pulled them all together for you in this handy guide. Is there anything you still need...
Review Vroom in the Night Sky (Switch eShop)
Or don't...
The Nintendo Switch game library is off to a very highly-praised start – The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild has been making almost every man/woman/cat alive positively burst with glee and we've been loving games such as Snipperclips and Fast RMX here at Nintendo Life HQ. But unfortunately amongst the gems there have to be some...
Poll One Week On - How Do You Feel About the Nintendo Switch?
As launch hype fades and normality returns
When any new console launches, from Nintendo and otherwise, it's a period of excitement, buzz and plenty of irrationality online. Advocates and critics have blazing arguments, praise is high and issues are blown out of proportion, and actually understanding the cold reality is tricky. Nintendo has been able...
News Nintendo Confirms LAN Play, 'Renegade Roundup' and More for Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
LAN enthusiasts will need those annoying adapters, of course
Earlier today we shared a neat overview trailer from Nintendo Japan for upcoming Switch title Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. Now Nintendo of Europe has sent out a localised video and details, which give a full picture of some of the changes and new features in the updated racer. First of all, below...
News "Wouldn't That Be Wonderful?" - Reggie Fils-Aime on Cloud Services for Nintendo Switch
"Nothing to announce today" used a lot in recent interview
Nintendo of America's Reggie Fils-Aime has been doing some media rounds this week, and just recently this included a live interview on Facebook with Tech journalist Katie Linendoll. Though the executive straight batted a lot of questions, there were also some nice moments talking about all...
News HAMSTER Corporation Promises Improvements in Nintendo Switch ACA Neo Geo Titles
Due by next week
The ACA Neo Geo range has been available for around a week on Nintendo Switch in Europe and Japan, with six titles also arriving in this week's update in North America. This 'Arcade Archive' range has also been available on other current consoles, but publisher HAMSTER Corporation has been aware of some issues with the Switch...
Random You Can Use Cuccos To Beat Tough Enemies In Zelda: Breath Of The Wild
Playing chicken
One of the most amazing things about The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is that it has many mechanics which can impact things in the game; systems working against systems which lend the title an uncanny sense of realism. One player has found a rather interesting way of playing the game against itself, and it all revolves around...
News SEGA Unveils New Footage and Details on Sonic Mania
The wait is making us manic
Sonic Mania is certainly on our list of games to look forward to on Nintendo Switch, though SEGA is yet to budge from its 'Spring' release window. The publisher has taken the chance today to show off a new stage, however, which will have to be enough for now. The official Sonic channel has uploaded two videos of Green...
"Throughout all the docking and undocking we've done, we haven't seen it"
Since the Nintendo Switch launch there's been plenty of positivity, but in this era of social media and the internet there's plenty of opportunity to see how others are experiencing the console. Naturally problems arise, and two notable concerns have been doing the rounds not...
News It's Another Nintendo Switch Teardown, With Analysis on Potential for Future Improvements
Memory is easily upgradeable, it seems
Earlier this week we shared a substantial Nintendo Switch teardown, which went to extraordinary lengths to deconstruct the system, Joy-Con and dock. Another one has popped up on our feed, and provides some nice accessible analysis and more looks at the system's innards. This time around it's The Ben Heck Show...
Video Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Overview Trailer Shows Off Shine Thief and Lots of Footage
Revving up the hype
The Japanese market sometimes has a more long-term approach to building up major releases, which helps explain why Nintendo's YouTube channel for the country has gone big with an overview trailer for Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. It's the next big first-party Nintendo Switch game but isn't actually out until late April - nevertheless a...
News Zelda: Breath Of The Wild Content Is Coming To Monster Hunter XX
Launches this month in Japan on 3DS
Monster Hunter XX launches on the 3DS in Japan this month, and Capcom has just released details on a Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild collaboration in the game itself. The Zelda crossover will run between April 24th and May 31st and will give players the chance to participate in three event quests at 7-Eleven...
News My Nintendo Adds Snipperclips and Mario-Themed Smart Device / PC Wallpapers
Eight resolutions and downloading fun awaits Europeans...
My Nintendo may still have a 'coming soon' message over its Nintendo Switch rewards - which is understandable as the system is only one week old - but it has been updated (in Europe at least) with a few new PC / smart device rewards. This category previously opened with a handy Mini Guide for...
Video Check Out The New Air Realm From Nintendo Switch "Physics Platformer" Snake Pass
Complete with toe-tapping David Wise music, of course
Snake Pass arrives on the Nintendo Switch on March 28th (29th if you're in Europe), and Sumo Digital has released details on the fourth and final world in the game, the Air Realm. The short-but-sweet trailer shows off some of the title's unique gameplay as well as its lush environments. Add in...
News Square Enix Promotes I Am Setsuna's Temporal Battle Arena DLC With a Vague Teaser
We bet it took a whole 15 minutes to capture footage and upload it
Game companies don't always do a bang up job of promoting their games or pitching their merits, but a new trailer for upcoming Switch-exclusive DLC in I Am Setsuna is a pretty bad example. It may be branded a 'teaser', but see how much you learn from the video below. Coming soon...
Video Leafing Through The NES / Famicom Visual Compendium
The ultimate coffee table companion?
Bitmap Books' series of visual compendiums already has a strong following amount retro gamers but its latest iteration has been perhaps the most notable yet, for two key reasons. Firstly, it utterly smashed its Kickstarter goal of £25,000 and eventually raised a whopping £190,000, and secondly, it very nearly...
Thursday9th Mar 2017
News Don't Buy Another Switch Dock Just Yet
Still some issues to sort out
Remember how we shared the news that Nintendo of America's online store was accepting orders for additional Switch docks? Well, we took the plunge and nabbed a couple of them during the short time they were available, and unfortunately, the news is not all good. Before we continue, we would like to note that the Switch...
Review Blaster Master Zero (Switch eShop)
This zero is a hero
Blaster Master Zero is among the first post-launch games releasing for Nintendo's new hybrid console, the Nintendo Switch; it follows a fairly strong launch lineup with several fantastic titles, such as FAST RMX and Shovel Knight: Specter of Torment, and of course the historic The Legend o
Review Skylanders Imaginators (Switch)
The Portal is put out to pasture
Skylanders Imaginators may be a launch title on the Switch, but it's not a new game as such - we've already played this on Wii U, after all. While many expected Activision to simply roll out the Wii U game with boosted visuals, there have been some changes to make it fit perfectly on Nintendo's new system - in fact,...
News Iwata Was Watching Over Us, Says Zelda: Breath Of The Wild's Director
"That became a source of motivation, a drive for us to improve"
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is barely a week old, yet it has already become one of the most critically-acclaimed video games of recent memory, scoring a series of perfect review scores and thrilling gamers all over the world. The game is notable for the way in breaks from...
News Nintendo Switch Demand Prompts GameStop to Offer Ludicrous Bundle for Delivery by 16th April
Yours for just $599.99
A good way to gauge demand for hardware is to follow the behaviour of retailers. It very much varies by region at the moment with Nintendo Switch, but it seems the system is pretty hot right now in the US. As always, when there's a popular product and dollars to be made, GameStop is ready to relieve you of your cash. With...
Nintendo Download 9th March (North America)
Blaster Master Zero! Neo Geo galore! VOEZ! Bomberman 64! More!
It's Nintendo Download Update time, North American gamers, and it's a relatively busy line-up this week. The Switch has two 'new' games and also six Neo Geo 'ACA' titles, catching the region up with Europe. The 3DS shares one of the tasty Switch releases along with some other titles,...
News The Binding of Isaac: Afterbirth+ is Set for 17th March Release on Nintendo Switch in NA
Those cool little manuals are getting packed up
The Binding of Isaac: Afterbirth+ was initially expected as a Nintendo Switch launch game, but its release slid back to later in the month. The good news is that, in North America at least, the title is now set to arrive on the eShop and at retail on 17th March - it'll be $39.99 on the eShop. The...
News Nintendo Announces My Nintendo Discounts, Charitable Work and Facebook Features for MAR10 Day
Save money on Mario Kart 8 and DLC
Due to some parts of the world formatting dates a certain way we have 'MAR10' day coming up, which is a cute / weird way for Nintendo to celebrate its mascot. In fairness to Nintendo of America, its announced plans not only include publicity-led activities but also a nice charitable gesture. Nintendo will team up...
Nintendo Download 9th March (Europe)
Blaster Master Zero! NAM-1975! Bomberman 64! Mario Sports! More!
New generation, new routine. Nintendo of Europe now distributes details on the Nintendo Download Update as the stores update, so here we are - this week includes a couple of interesting Switch releases, a retail arrival and more on 3DS, and also some multiplayer fun on Wii U. Let's get...
Hardware Review My Arcade NES Classic Mini Controller
Looks aren't everything
Given how hard it is to actually find a NES Classic Mini right now, it should come as no great shock to also learn that spare controllers for the console are also in very short supply. While Nintendo seems incapable of meeting demand for this clone system and its accessories, third party peripheral makers are having a field...
Matters Of Import Fusing Classics In Puyo Puyo Tetris On Nintendo Switch
We go hands-on with the import version ahead of the western release
Tetris is a pretty significant title in the history of Nintendo - had the company not been able to license the seminal Russian puzzler back in the late '80s then it's likely that the Game Boy wouldn't have been the massive global success it was. Long seen as the game which sold the...
Video If You Want to Beat The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild in One Hour, This is How
It's a speedrun, so MASSIVE SPOILERS
We've always enjoyed watching speedrunners at work in classic Legend of Zelda titles, finding glitches or perhaps just optimal routes through the adventures. There are so many different classifications, too, meaning that players of various types can showcase their skills while mastering a game. The Legend of...
News Nintendo Lost 'Maricar' Patent Objection Prior to Recent Copyright Infringement Claim
Spun out
Just recently we reported on Nintendo opening legal proceedings against a Tokyo-based karting company that uses the name 'Maricar', citing copyright infringement. The company allows licenced drivers to take customised karts out onto real roads, with services including the rental of Nintendo character costumes. Nintendo was so hot under the...
News World to the West to Begin Its Wii U Journey on 5th May
From the talented folk behind Teslagrad
We were big fans of Teslagrad, an ambitious and stylish action platformer that came to the Wii U. Its storytelling and lore were certainly a notable part of the experience, so we've been eagerly awaiting the follow-up from Rain Games - World to the West. It now has its confirmed release date for the Wii U...
News Say Bye-Bye to BoxBoy on 23rd March in Europe
More thinking outside of the box
We're quite fond of the original BOXBOY! and it's follow-up BOXBOXBOY!; these HAL Laboratory puzzlers made nice additions to the 3DS eShop. Now Qbby is back to square up to his biggest challenge yet in BYE-BYE BOXBOY!, which launches on the Nintendo eShop in Europe on 23rd March 2017. Let's let Nintendo's own PR do...
Wednesday8th Mar 2017
Review Fast RMX (Switch eShop)
FAST just got BETTER
FAST RMX was a lovely surprise for the launch of the Switch, and one that this reviewer was very excited for. With a number in our team having played FAST Racing NEO to death on the Wii U, we were intrigued by Shin'en's promises of 1080p and 60fps performance. But could it live up to these expectations? There's only one way to...
Review Mario Sports Superstars (3DS)
Jack of all trades, master of none
Ahh sport, the great equalizer of the Mushroom Kingdom. Whether you're a red Toad, a blue Toad, or made entirely out of metal, athletes of all kind are welcome to set aside their differences and gather together in the name of friendly competition. From kart racing to hurdle hopping, Mario and company have had...
Video Zelda: Breath of the Wild Given More Framerate 'Stress Tests' on Wii U and Switch
Putting the GPUs to work
The comparison of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild on Wii U and Nintendo Switch has been rather interesting. We had our initial say (with a more detailed / final write-up coming later this week, not today as initially promised) and our colleagues at Digital Foundry have been putting their benchmarking tools to work in...
Video 13 Things You Can Do in Zelda: Breath of the Wild that You Might Not Know About
It's a snappy headline...
There's a lot of freedom in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, and it seems that this freedom may be more expansive than we first thought. During our time playing our curiosity bested us and we've discovered a whole array of funny, quirky, and even some marginally practical features that certainly aren't spelled out...
Tuesday7th Mar 2017
News Nintendo Switch's Joy-Con Disconnection Woes Could Be Hardware-Related
There's a fix, if you're good with a soldering iron
Plenty of us are already enjoying our brand new Nintendo Switch consoles but reports that Joy-Cons are randomly disconnecting have sullied the experience for some. We'd held out hope that this issue could be solved via a software update but Ars Technica is now offering the opinion that the problem...
Wednesday8th Mar 2017
News You Can Now Use Your Switch Joy-Cons On Your NES Classic Mini
8Bitdo Retro Receiver adds Joy-Con and Switch Pro Controller support
The 8Bitdo Retro Receiver for the NES Classic Mini is an essential purchase as it allows you to game on your console without being tethered by annoying short wires. The device has just become that little bit more desirable thanks to a
News Nintendo Switch Owners Will Have To Wait Longer And Pay More For RiME
Digital and physical release coming "this summer"
Adventure title RiME will launch on the Nintendo Switch after other systems and will cost more, it has been confirmed today. The puzzle-based title - which takes around 10 hours to finish - will arrive on PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC on May 26th, costing $29.99 / €34.99 / £29.99. "Shortly...
News Reggie Fils-Aime Says Services Like Netflix and Hulu "Will Come In Time" To Nintendo Switch
Stranger Things could happen
One of the key features that some Nintendo Switch owners would like to see is the inclusion of apps for their favourite streaming services, such as Netflix, Hulu and Amazon Prime. While the Wii U supports a whole host of these now, the apps appeared over time as and when Nintendo could work this out with the various...
News Nintendo Wins Court Battle Over Retailer of Flashcarts, Modchips and More
Well known 3DS homebrew hacks cited
Though Nintendo has succeeded in making each consecutive system tougher to hack than others, the company's hardware is still modded and hacked with regularity. It's a debate that certainly raises interesting questions - tools for 'homebrew' that are a haven for curious tech-heads can also be used for blatant...
News New Publisher PLAYDIUS to Bring Four Titles to Nintendo Switch eShop
Made their debut previously as tiny infographic logos
When Nintendo unveiled an infographic of confirmed games coming to the Switch eShop in 2017, we searched for information and shared a breakdown of all the new names that could be seen. Four of those titles now have a confirmed publisher - PLAYDIUS. It's a new Indie publisher "which will focus on...
News Shigeru Miyamoto Spent A Lot Of Time Climbing Trees In Zelda: Breath Of The Wild
"He just kept climbing trees. Up and down"
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is easily one of the most ambitious games Nintendo has ever created, affording the player an incredible degree of freedom within a massive game world. However, getting to this level of scope and scale wasn't an easy process, and director Hidemaro Fujibayashi has been...
News Nintendo Switch and Zelda: Breath of the Wild Lead Media Create Sales in Japan
Results shows Switch starting quicker than PS4 and Wii U
Earlier this week we shared some Famitsu data that pointed to a strong start for Nintendo Switch in Japan, and now the Media Create figures are available; they continue the generally positive news, too. Starting out with software, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild on Nintendo Switch was...
News Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap Will Hit The Nintendo Switch On 18th April
A small wonder
We've been looking forward to Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap ever since it was first announced. Based on the classic 1989 Sega Master System game Wonder Boy III: The Dragon's Trap, this remake features all-new hand-drawn visuals, a re-orchestrated soundtrack, and the ability to switch in real-time between the original retro graphics...
News NAM-1975 is Out This Week on the European Nintendo Switch eShop
The next entry in the 'ACA' Neo Geo series
As eager European Nintendo Switch owners know, the region has been joining Japan in receiving the 'ACA' Neo Geo titles on the eShop. These are 'faithful reproductions' that include some extra features that vary per title - the next up, out on 9th March in Europe, is NAM-1975. Similar to the early listings...
News Azure Striker Gunvolt 2 DLC Arrives on 3DS This Week
Mission Packs! Speedrun Mode! Other Stuff!
Inti Creates has a big week ahead, with Blaster Master Zero arriving globally on Nintendo Switch. It's also adding some extra content to Azure Striker Gunvolt 2 on 3DS, with the aim of encouraging owners to spend a few bucks on some more goodies for the game. The DLC will come to Europe and North America...
News Nintendo UK Will Be Making A Splash At Insomnia60 In April
A chance to play ARMS and Splatoon 2 early
Nintendo UK will be bringing the big guns to Insomnia60, the UK's biggest gaming festival this year. Taking place from 14th-17th April 2017 at The NEC Birmingham you'll be able to try out upcoming Nintendo Switch games such as ARMS, Splatoon 2 and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. Of course if you haven't yet pick
Tuesday7th Mar 2017
Guide Zelda: Breath Of The Wild: How To Get The Master Sword
After all, who doesn't want the legendary sword that seals the darkness?
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is easily the biggest adventure in the long-running series yet, but it's also significant in that it does away with a lot of the traditions which have been present in the franchise for decades, such as Link's iconic green clothing and...
Guide How To Turn Off The Nintendo Switch (Properly) And Export Your Game Screens
Sleeping and powering off are two different things
While the Sleep Mode on the Nintendo Switch is incredibly efficient when it comes to battery drain, there may be some occasions where you might want to completely power off your device - such as when you're taking a prolonged break from using the console or planning on removing your Micro SD card in...
News USB Keyboards Work with the Nintendo Switch
But only in docked mode
One of the more striking features of the Nintendo Switch is the speed at which the whole operating system can move; it's fast, simple, and clean. Of course, the other side of this, then, is that there are many features missing which would be considered as relatively basic inclusions in a typical tablet OS, such as a web...
Feature We Grade the Various Nintendo Switch Launch Complaints from the Web
'Valid', 'Fair-ish' and 'Are you kidding me?!'
The internet is great for many things. It's an incredible resource for information on how the universe works, societies and cultures of the world and how to make a nice dressing for your salad. It's also home to people's passions that they can then share with others - in the gaming space alone people...
News There's an Option in FAST RMX that Makes the Whole Game Sharper
Soft or sharp, what's your flavour?
FAST RMX is definitely one of the best looking games in the Nintendo Switch's launch line-up. The talented team at Shin'en Multimedia have pushed the Switch to its limits to make the game run at a silky smooth 1080p / 60FPS when docked in TV mode. However, some visual aficionados may find the game visuals to be...
News Opening Sales for Nintendo Switch in North America Set a New High
Sales over first two days beat Wii
Data on early Nintendo Switch sales is still relatively thin, with the console having only had one weekend on the market. Launch sales in the UK have surpassed the Wii U by approximately double (about 80,000 units), based on some reports, and firm figures from Media Create in Japan will emerge in the coming days...
Video Digital Foundry Pits Nintendo Switch vs. PS4 in Dragon Quest Heroes II Comparison
Not great
It's early days for the Nintendo Switch, but plenty of curiosity around what the console / portable can do is easy to find online. From comparisons of the different versions of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild to beyond, the initial line-up is being put to the test. Digital Foundry has been keeping an eye out for potential tests...
News Axiom Verge Team Still Awaiting Approval for Nintendo Switch Release
"As soon as we get the green light we'll drop everything"
The Nintendo Switch Nindies Showcase was rather impressive prior to the system's launch, demonstrating some exciting download titles on the way to the console. A follow-up infographic showed a broad range of confirmed titles set for a 2017 release on the Switch eShop. Of course, while a...
News Nintendo Switch Was the Company's Biggest Selling European Hardware Launch, Ever
Zelda: Breath of the Wild also sets the standard in software
The launch weekend of any system is typically useful in gauging initial interest and - for the manufacturer - is a chance to drum up early positive headlines. In those respects it seems that the Nintendo Switch is delivering rather nicely for the big N. Following reports of a 'new high'...
Gallery Behold This Amazing Zelda: Breath Of The Wild Cosplay
The Sheikah Slate takes a great 'elfie'
If like us you are absolutely loving your time roaming through the open world of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild then you might already be working on your cosplay outfit so you can show off your love for all things Zelda at a upcoming expo, such as PAX or EGX Rezzed. If you need any inspiration then...
Video Blind Players Hail 1-2-Switch's Accessibility And Inclusivity
"It was the first time he was able to experience a Nintendo game"
1-2-Switch is all about looking at your opponent rather than the screen, and is therefore built around audio and force-feedback rather than visual cues. For James Rath, this presented an interesting situation, because Rath is registered as legally blind. Rath took the opportunity to...
News Nintendo Switch Reportedly Sells 313,700 Units in Japan Across Launch Weekend
Higher than Wii U, lower than Wii
The Switch is off to a strong start according to recent figures. After setting a new high in North America for initial sales, reports of Nintendo's latest console in its home nation have surfaced. Bloomberg tech reporter Yuji Nakamura tweeted the Famitsu sales figures for the weekend with comparisons against the...
News Blaster Master Zero Will Be Receiving a Patch That Adds Pro Controller Support
Maybe even in time for launch
One of the more anticipated titles in the Switch launch window lineup is that of Blaster Master Zero. The upcoming run 'n' gun is looking to revitalize the retro classic for a new audience, adding heaps of new content and support for modern features, like HD Rumble. It launches in just a couple days, and for those of...
News Shakedown Hawaii Aiming for 3DS This Year, Will Hit 60fps and Support All Models
C-Stick support also planned
Among the various pleasing announcements in its Nintendo Switch Indie Showcase, Nintendo pulled off a small coup by securing the debut release of Shakedown Hawaii, with the title targeting an April release on the system. It's the sequel to Retro City Rampage, the chaotic and fiercely entertaining retro-style title by...
News Shantae: Half-Genie Hero Version 1.01 Goes Live in North America on Thursday
Hard Core Mode inbound!
As it stands, Shantae: Half-Genie Hero is already an excellent game, but we knew from the start that this is only the beginning. Due to an incredibly successful Kickstarter run, there's plenty of extra content coming via DLC, some free and some paid depending on whether or not you were an original backer. Though the meat of...
News Both Dandara and GoNNER Will Be Playable on Switch at PAX East
Dandara "really shows off what that slick little thing can do"
The Wii U eShop, once the dust settles and it gets a fair viewing, will likely be praised for its role in taking Nintendo's relationship with Indies forward another step. The system's support of Unity in particular, and the store's increased accessibility, brought a number of developers...
Monday6th Mar 2017
Guide Zelda: Breath Of The Wild: All Great Fairy Fountain Locations
Bag those armour upgrades
Fairies have been a common feature in Zelda games for decades, and while The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild breaks from convention in so many ways, it retains this key element. You'll find four Great Fairies in the game, each residing its own foundation hidden in Hyrule. You'll want to seek them out as soon as...
News Nintendo Confirms Switch Save Data Is Tied To The Console And Cannot Be Transferred
Could a cloud solution be on the way?
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is quite a monster when it comes to size; finding every item and secret is the quest of a lifetime, and we're sure some of you will have already put many hours into the game already, despite the fact that it only launched last week. If for whatever reason you were parted...
Feature Ten Useful and Fun Little Details to Know About Nintendo Switch
Some of the icons are quite small, after all
A number reading this page will have spent the last weekend dabbling around with the Nintendo Switch. We've been doing this too, of course, and have also observed friends and family doing the same. Add to that the power of the internet and some interesting little discoveries have been made, some of which...
Review Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove (Switch eShop)
Triple threat
There isn't much one can say about Shovel Knight that hasn't already been said. We at Nintendo Life universally love the game and its two expansions, Plague of Shadows and Specter of Torment, so when a collection of the three in one download on the Switch was announced, we were quite excited. Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove is the...
The first handheld-only Switch game
Tucked away in the Nintendo Switch eShop, underneath the games that everyone is talking about such as Snipperclips, 1-2-Switch and The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild (obviously), is VOEZ, a rhythm game originally released on iOS and Android device
News Nintendo Switch With Dead Pixels? It's Not A Defect, Claims Nintendo
"These are normal and should not be considered a defect"
Whenever a new piece of tech arrives it's customary for consumers to treat it in the same way they would a newborn baby; the smallest defect or issue can end up keeping you awake at night. With portable tech the biggest bugbear has to be dead (or "stuck") pixels on the LCD screen. As screens...
Review Snipperclips - Cut it out, together! (Switch eShop)
A snip to pick up
As Nintendo is still in the business of 'concept' hardware, early adopters will have been scoping out what launch games best represent the Switch and its capabilities. 1-2-Switch showcases the Joy-Con controllers rather well, but in our review we shared reservations on whether it's worth the asking price due to questionable...
News Some People Are Doing Naughty Things In Fire Emblem Heroes
"Countermeasures are being employed to address this"
The excitement surrounding Fire Emblem Heroes - Nintendo's most recent foray into the world of smartphone gaming - may have died down a little since launch, but plenty of people are still playing it - although some of them don't seem to be following the rules. Nintendo has issued a statement via...
News This Epic Nintendo Switch Teardown Isn't For The Faint Of Heart
Nintendo's new system gets pulled apart
If you were lucky enough to pick up a shiny new Nintendo Switch last week then chances are the last thing you'll want to do is pull your new system apart, but thankfully we don't have to resort to extreme surgery to see what it looks like on the inside - we have the kind folks over at fictiv to do that for us...
News NetFront Browser NX by ACCESS - Powering the Switch 'WebKit' Online Services
Previously used on 3DS and Wii U
Among the various little curiosities that Nintendo Switch owners were picking apart when the system launched, one of the more interesting was the automatic message from Twitter when linking the social network to Nintendo's system. That message stated a 'Safari' device was accessing the service, but as we explained...
News Zelda: Breath of the Wild Makes UK Debut in Second, Three Top 10 Switch Titles in Total
Third biggest Zelda launch in franchise history
Last week was an important one for Nintendo, with the arrival of its Switch hardware and launch slate of games around the world. Early indicators seem relatively positive with plenty of stores in various territories selling out of launch stock, but hard numbers and chart results will help with a...
Video Punishing Drop Test Reveals The Nintendo Switch Is Tougher Than It Looks
Won't someone think of the Joy-Cons, though?
You'd think that by leaving behind the iconic clamshell design of the DS and 3DS systems the Nintendo Switch would be less suitable as a portable device - after all, a clamshell provides valuable protection when the machine's not in use. However, GizmoSlip has performed a series of drop tests on the new...
News Nintendo's Share Value Shows Positive Momentum Following Successful Switch Launch
"The actual launch has gone smoothly so far"
The Nintendo Switch is now out in the wild, and like any console launch the days leading up to its release were a mix of buzz, excitement and some hiccups. On the downside there was plenty of chat online about issues with the left Joy-Con having connection issues in some cases, while as a positive The...
News Caveman Warriors is Stretching for Nintendo Switch and Wii U on Kickstarter
Let's go Clubbing
Since Kickstarter launched back in 2009 the crowdfunding campaign website has continued its growth, allowing fans to invest money in projects they want to see come to light. One title that has started to gain some momentum is 2D action-platformer Caveman Warriors. Promising solo or co-op for up to 4 players, Caveman Warriors wants...
Video Celebrate Blaster Master Zero's Nintendo Switch Launch With This New Trailer
SOPHIA III is back
Blaster Master Zero will land on the Nintendo Switch eShop this Thursday in Europe and North America, and to celebrate there's a new trailer which you can view above. The game uses the original 1988 NES title Blaster Master from Sunsoft as its base, with the addition of new areas and bosses, fresh gameplay elements (such as extra...
News SteamWorld Dig 2 to Make Its Public Debut at PAX East This Week
Following last week's appearance at GDC, of course
When Nintendo unveiled its Nindie showcase shortly before launch it opened the broadcast with SteamWorld Dig 2 by Image & Form, with the Swedish studio announcing the sequel to its significant breakout hit. It certainly looked rather promising: After appearing at the industry GDC event, the...
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