News Nintendo Has Discontinued The NES Classic Edition in North America
No information available for other regions
News Zelda: Breath of the Wild Update 1.1.2 Makes For A More Pleasant Gaming Experience
The best just keeps getting better
News 'Senran Kagura' Game Heading For Nintendo Switch
HD Rumble confirmed for... oh dear...
News Monster Hunter Stories is Coming to the West
Spin a yarn this Fall
Feature The Big Nintendo Direct Summary - 12th April 2017
Games, amiibo, more games...
News - 2017, Week 15
Sunday16th Apr 2017
News Splatoon's New Manga Serialization Launches in Coro Coro on 15th May
An inkredible manga announcement
In celebration of the upcoming Nintendo Switch game Splatoon 2, Coro Coro Comics revealed in the latest issue of the magazine that a new Splatoon manga will launch in next month's issue; a full preview was also given. The author of this new series, Sankichi Hinodeya, released a one-shot comic for Splatoon 2 in March,...
News Namco Museum Cover Art Hints At Physical Release On Switch
Gotta get physical
The recent Nintendo Direct announced that Namco Museum would be making its way to the Nintendo Switch eShop this summer, but no mention was made of a physical release. However, the Namco Museum page features box art for the game, something that would be unnecessary for a purely digital release. Furthermore, the official press...
News Make Your Own Snipperclips Diorama With Nintendo's Help
A true 3D game experience
Nintendo has published a new page on its 'Play Nintendo' website encouraging fans to make their own Snipperclips - Cut it out, together! diorama; they provide printable designs as well as instructions for how to make it. You can find more details here. If you've played Snipperclips and found it enjoyable, or if you want a...
Saturday15th Apr 2017
Preview Battle Mode is Back On Form in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
Back with a vengeance
We had one major complaint with Mario Kart 8 when we reviewed it on Wii U - its so-called Battle Mode was lazy and barely worth a look. It simply took place on Grand Prix tracks, so you'd drive around unaware of where your foes were (as a track map wasn't added until a post-launch update), which was a vacuous and pointless...
News Japanese Super Mario Website Has Updated Character Profiles and Mario Kart History
Even Waluigi makes it into the spotlight
Nintendo recently updated its character profile and Mario Kart history pages on the Japanese Super Mario portal website. Unfortunately these new descriptions are currently only available in Japanese, but it's easy to enjoy the artwork and design. In a neat touch you can listen to character sound effects in...
News Italian Discontinuation of the NES Mini Seals Its Fate
Our favourite Italian plumber is saddened
In yet another confirmation that wraps up the final applicable region, the NES Mini has reportedly been confirmed as discontinued in Italy. Following North America, Japan and Australia, this marks Europe as the fourth
Friday14th Apr 2017
News SuperData Says Nintendo Sold 2.4 Million Switch Consoles Worldwide in March
Now predicted to sell 7.2 million consoles in 2017
The research firm SuperData has released its analysis of Nintendo Switch sales in March, reporting that 2.4 million units were sold worldwide according to its information. Nintendo's original estimates for the financial year (launch up to the end of March) was two million units. SuperData also...
News The Switch Is The Fastest-Selling Video Game System In Nintendo History
Breath of the Wild becomes the fastest-selling launch game and Zelda game
Nintendo of America has released a press release regarding their March sales of the Nintendo Switch as well as The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. The Nintendo Switch sold more than 906,000 units in March, compared to the Wii U launch period during which only 890,000...
News Citigroup Analysts Predict Nintendo Will Release a Mini-Switch in 2019
"We think smaller children could struggle"
The Switch is off to a flying start, selling more than 906,000 units in North America alone, yet analysts are already predicting that an alternative version of the console could be released in two years' time. According to Citigroup, its analysts predict that Nintendo is likely to release a smaller-sized...
News The Famicom Classic Edition Has Now Also Been Discontinued
No new information on the NES Classic Edition production in Europe
As we reported earlier, the NES Classic Edition has been discontinued in North America. It also appears, via an update on the official website, that the same has occurred for the Famicom Classic Edition in Japan. A message on the site says: This product has ended production for...
News The FAST RMX Update Has Almost Crossed the Finish Line
Arrives on 18th/19th April
FAST RMX has already been an early stand-out on the Switch eShop, delivering high quality futuristic racing and also showcasing the potential graphical grunt the system has over its predecessor. Shin'en Multimedia has been working on an update to add a bit more content, too, and it's almost ready. It'll bring two headline...
News The Pokémon Company Reports a 2016 Retail Revenue of $3.3 Billion
Pokémon used Pay Day! It's Super Effective!
2016 marked the 20th anniversary of Pokémon, and what a celebration it was. From two new main series Pokémon games on the Nintendo 3DS – Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon – as well as the release of the augmented reality game Pokémon GO, the Pokémon franchise had a good year. Just how good? The...
News Nintendo Publishes Interview With Pocket Rumble Developer
Discusses inspiration, mechanics and multiplayer features
Nintendo UK recently spoke with Christian Stewart of Cardboard Robot Games to discuss the upcoming Switch release of Pocket Rumble. In this interview, he shares the inspiration behind the style of game, some of the game mechanics present and comparisons of the Joy-Con to the original Neo Geo...
News NES Mini Also Discontinued in Australia
Another one bites the dust
Recently, we have reported that both the NES Classic Edition in North America as well as the Famicom Classic Edition in Japan have been discontinued. Now, a Nintendo of Australia representative has told Vooks that the diminutive system has also been discontinued in Australia. We can confirm that we are no longer...
Thursday13th Apr 2017
News Nintendo Has Discontinued The NES Classic Edition in North America
No information available for other regions
Earlier this year there was chatter online around the potential discontinuation of the Nintendo Entertainment System: NES Classic Edition (Nintendo Classic Mini: Nintendo Entertainment System in Europe); some retailers in Scandinavia, for example, suggested they'd been told no more stock was coming, but...
News 'Senran Kagura' Game Heading For Nintendo Switch
HD Rumble confirmed for... oh dear...
If you were like us glued to your screen in our live-blog, know that the Western versions of the latest Nintendo Direct omitted one very crucial fact: 'Senran Kagura' is coming to the Switch with HD Rumble used to simulate, erm... well, please watch the video where series producer Kenichiro Takaki explains the...
News Monster Hunter Stories is Coming to the West
Spin a yarn this Fall
Today Nintendo and Capcom announced Monster Hunter Stories would be releasing in Europe and the US this Fall. Stories released in Japan last October to critical acclaim, as is expected for nearly any release in the franchise in its native country. Monster Hunter enjoys a smaller, but equally loyal following in the West. That...
Feature The Big Nintendo Direct Summary - 12th April 2017
Games, amiibo, more games...
Nintendo may have given the longest slots of this week's Direct broadcast to ARMS and Splatoon 2, as expected, but there was plenty more to dive into. Across 3DS and Switch segments we saw a range of games, old and new, and there were even some accessory announcements to throw in; amiibo, of course, made their mark. All...
News Standalone Nintendo Switch Dock Set Available From May 19th
Time to Switch docks
It's previously been announced by Nintendo that the company will start selling the Nintendo Switch dock as a standalone item, however further information on stock and supply has been thin to say the least. Until today you're only option was to buy just the dock unit itself from the Official Store, listed for $59.99, which is...
News Behold The Bulky Joy-Con AA Battery Pack
Now you'll never be out of charge
In the rush to cover all the Nintendo Direct news coming out last night, we only briefly touched on this. In addition to the Neon Yellow Joy-Con, which will be released alongside ARMS, and the possibility of buying a standalone Switch dock, Nintendo also sneaked in the unveiling of the Joy-Con AA battery pack into...
News New Splatoon, Legend of Zelda and Super Smash Bros. amiibo Announced
Wallets groan
The amiibo train steamrolls on, for Nintendo have announced 12 new amiibo coming to store shelves this summer in its latest Nintendo Direct. New The Legend of Zelda amiibo: First up is an arguably strange choice - more Zelda amiibo! To be specific, this includes three versions of Link from past The Legend of Zelda games Majora's...
News Payday 2 Announced For Nintendo Switch
It feels good to be bad
Today during Nintendo's Direct Presentation for Nintendo Switch and 3DS titles a surprise announcement was for co-op shooter Payday 2 on the Switch. Going so far as to say that there would four-player co-operative play, this will be an exciting addition to the Nintendo Switch library, as it's previously been a hit on other...
News My Nintendo Gets a Fresh Batch of Rewards
The new Nintendo Direct wasn't our only gift from Nintendo
My Nintendo has added new rewards as a celebration of the upcoming Spring holiday season with Yoshi, of course, leading the way in North America. Similarly there's 'Springtime Fun' in Europe that also includes some Pikmin 3 discounts. For North America, you can find the following rewards on...
News These Neon Yellow Joy-Con Will Go Perfectly With ARMS
Another fun colour option
During the Nintendo Direct today it was revealed that ARMS would be released on 16th June along with Neon Yellow Joy-Con which hit stores on the same day. Matching Joy-Con straps will also be available. There's not too much to say about this other than they are a perfect match for the brightly coloured palette of ARMS. Now...
Nintendo Download 13th April (North America)
Kirby! Mr Shifty! Jackbox Party! BOXBOY! Much more!
It's that time again, dear readers, for the North American Nintendo Download Update details. A couple of titles arrived after the Nintendo Direct on 12th April, and in addition to those there are some other gems on the list. The Nintendo Switch gets three enticing releases along with a demo, while...
News New Kirby Titles Releasing In Honor Of 25th Anniversary
You're going to need to bring some friends
Today on the Nintendo Direct showcasing 3DS and Nintendo Switch titles, not one, not two, but three new Kirby titles were announced for the Nintendo 3DS. Retaining the stereotype that Nintendo likes to mark the end of its console support with a multitude of Kirby titles. The first of which is releasing...
News Monopoly Coming To Nintendo Switch With HD Rumble Dice Rolling
Pass go and collect $200
In last night's Nintendo Direct it was revealed that Ubisoft would be bringing the classic board game Monopoly to Nintendo Switch, it will go on sale in Autumn/Fall. You can of course play at home on the TV screen or on-the-go in tabletop mode. The game makes good use of the Joy-Con capabilities and players can feel the...
News Four New ARMS Fighters Were 'Leaked' in Yesterday's Nintendo Direct
Hidden in plain sight
When it's not Ganondorf hiding inside a magnifying glass, apparently it's four brand new fighters for Nintendo's upcoming fighter ARMS. That's right, right under our very noses four totally unannounced characters were slipped into the Direct unintentionally, or possibly even purposefully. You can see all four of these...
News Yo-kai Watch 2: Psychic Specters Will Spook the North American Market This Fall
Aims to be the 'definitive version'
The Yo-kai Watch series may not have hit the sales heights in the West that it regularly achieves in Japan, but it has been building a fanbase nonetheless. Localisation has been a little slow, however, and North America is often getting titles ahead of the PAL market. That may end up being the case again with...
News Rayman Legends Will Support Co-Op Across Two Separate Nintendo Switch Systems
Kung Foot mode also expanded
When it comes to 2D platformers on the Wii U and determining the best in class, Rayman Legends is undoubtedly in the conversation. Smooth, gorgeous and a lot of fun, it was a high point on the system and is still a delight to play. We're rather looking forward to its arrival on Nintendo Switch, then, in the predictable...
News The Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Nintendo Switch Bundle Isn't Fake, But Is Exclusive to Russia
Ok then...
Yesterday, prior to the Nintendo Direct, we reported on a rumoured Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Nintendo Switch bundle that was apparently listed on the Russian web store - only visible in the country or via a web proxy. We wondered whether it was some Photoshop hijinks to raise hopes ahead of the Direct, though it seemed to have some
News Namco Museum Is Coming To Nintendo Switch This Summer
Pac-Man, Galaga, Rolling Thunder, Splatterhouse and more!
During the recent Nintendo Direct presentation it was revealed that Namco Museum would be coming to the Nintendo Switch this Summer. It will retail for $29.99 in North America. Ten games are included in the package, including classics such as Pac-Man, Galaga, Splatterhouse, Rolling Thunder,...
News Hey! Pikmin will Launch with New amiibo on 28th July
Olimar will finally crash land onto your Nintendo 3DS!
Once again, Captain Olimar finds himself crash landing onto a planet inhabited by Pikmin. It's up to you to team up once again with the Pikmin to overcome the many puzzles and enemies present; you'll need all the Pikmin help you can get to gather treasure and refuel his ship to return home!...
News Minecraft: Nintendo Switch Edition Lands On 11th May
Build anything anywhere
Today's Nintendo Direct presentation included plenty of details, including the release date of Minecraft: Nintendo Switch Edition. Releasing digitally on 11th May, a physical version will be released at a later date. The game will include an exclusive Nintendo texture-pack which was included in the Wii U version of the...
Nintendo Download 13th April (Europe)
Team Kirby! Mr. Shifty! Jackbox Party Pack 3! Puyo demo! More!
The Download Update is live in Europe, and we have the details thanks to a bit of eShop browsing and help from the always generous Daan Koopman. It's a pretty decent line-up once again, with a high-profile 3DS arrival and some tempting Switch downloads; there's a solid batch of...
News Nintendo Shows Off 2D Gameplay Footage From Sonic Forces
Talking 'bout our Generations
It could be a rather good year for Sonic fans that happen to own a Switch - Sonic Mania is due in the Summer, and then Sonic Forces will also come to the system in the Holiday season. Though the Wii and Wii U had exclusive Sonic games of varying quality, it's great to see the mainline multi-platform titles coming to...
News The Quirky Miitopia is Getting Localised to 3DS in the West
It's all about Mii
Miitopia is a fascinating game, as it delivers a surprisingly deep and complex RPG with a cast made up in its entirety of Mii characters. The core concept is that you can have the game use your collection of Mii characters, so you can have as bizarre a quest as you like. The good news is that it's not going to be limited to...
News RPG Maker Fes is Coming to the West in June
Create and share your own RPG on the Nintendo 3DS!
RPG Maker Fes, released in Japan last year, will finally launch on the Nintendo 3DS in North America on 27th June and Europe on 23rd June. In February, we had the opportunity to play an early English build and were very impressed by what we played. RPG fans can build, play and share their worlds...
Soapbox ARMS is the New Splatoon for the Nintendo Switch Generation
It's like an onion
ARMS has layers. Many, many layers. That is at least if the latest Nintendo Direct is to be believed. What started out as an apparently straightforward and limited beat-em-up with motion controls has rapidly been extrapolated into something far grander than we think many people expected. Sound familiar? Sounds just like how...
News Dr Kawashima's Devilish Brain Training Finally Arrives On 3DS In Europe On 28th July
Can you stay focused?
We're honestly not sure what happened to Dr Kawashima's Devilish Brain Training: Can you stay focused? in Europe back in the day; it was all set to arrive in the region in 2013 but then that didn't happen for 'reasons'. Japanese and North American gamers have had a while to work on their concentration skills, but the good news...
News Fate/Extella: The Umbral Star Coming to Switch 25th July
Saber and friends make the switch
In a surprise announcement during today's Nintendo Direct, XSEED revealed the Warriors-style beat-em-up, Fate/Extella: The Umbral Star, which released on PlayStation 4 and PS Vita earlier this year will be heading to the Switch on 25th July in North America, and 21st July in Europe. For those unfamiliar,...
News Project Mekuru is a First-Party Multiplayer Title Heading to the Switch eShop
A simplistic tile-flipping Bomberman?
Nintendo has a decent track record in releasing a small number of interesting download-only games, and it'll be aiming to deliver again with Project Mekuru on Nintendo Switch; naturally that's not the final name. Either locally or online four players run around flipping tiles, also triggering explosions to take...
News THQ Nordic is Bringing Sine Mora EX and Battle Chasers: Nightwar to Switch eShop
Battle Chasers is not a timed exclusive, though
The Switch eShop is certainly picking up steam with some tempting announcements, and today's Nintendo Direct added to the line-up with a couple of titles being published by THQ Nordic. First up was Sine Mora EX, which had previously been spotted this week in a rating - this is an adjusted take on the...
News ARMS Punches Its Way Onto Switch On 16th June
Mix and match your arms
In today's Nintendo Direct it was revealed that ARMS will be released in stores on 16th June. That's about when we expected it to be released, but it's great to get the final confirmation. One of the biggest features in the upcoming fighting game is the ability to equip two types of customizable ARMS per fighter. These ARMS...
News Splatoon 2 Splats on Switch on 21st July
New modes and amiibos in tow
During today's Nintendo Direct we got a ton of new info on Splatoon 2. The biggest news of all was the announcement of a solid release date of 21st July. It's a bit earlier than we expected, but we aren't complaining. The most exciting bit of news in our humble opinion was the addition of a new mode dubbed Salmon Run, in...
News BYE-BYE BOXBOY! Says Farewell to the Trilogy in North America
Series trilogy demo now available on the Nintendo 3DS eShop
The BoxBoy! trilogy says its final goodbye as BYE-BYE BOXBOY! is now available in North America on the Nintendo 3DS eShop; it arrived in Europe in late March. Featuring creative new puzzles and gameplay mechanics, this one has HAL Laboratory put in all of its creativity into this last game...
News Celebrate Spring With The Pokémon GO Eggstravaganza Event
Earn more Candy for every Pokémon hatched from an Egg!
Niantic, Inc. and The Pokémon Company welcome the arrival of Spring today with Pokémon GO's next in-game celebration, the Pokémon GO Eggstravaganza. From 13th April at 9pm BST to 20th April at 9pm BST, Trainers will be able to find a greater variety of Pokémon from 2 km Eggs. Trainers will...
News Ever Oasis Journeys to 3DS Owners on 23rd June
Embark on a fantastic voyage
Nintendo today announced Ever Oasis, developed by Grezzo, best known for The Legend of Zelda: Triforce Heroes as well as some high-profile remakes is releasing on 23rd June. The game was first revealed at E3 2016, though Nintendo has been typically silent on the game since then. Few revelations about the new IP came...
Wednesday12th Apr 2017
News Zelda: Breath of the Wild Update 1.1.2 Makes For A More Pleasant Gaming Experience
The best just keeps getting better
Just when you thought that it couldn't get any better playing The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, here comes an update to make things even more "pleasant". When you boot up the game next you should hopefully receive update 1.1.2, which offers the following benefits according to Nintendo's own patch notes:...
Feature What We Expect From the Nintendo Direct - 12th April
ARMS and Splatoon 2 will be the focus, but small surprises seem likely
Nintendo has a pattern of hosting a Direct or 'info drop' in the month of April, with the slot far enough away from the all-encompassing E3 to be a useful launching point for some interesting announcements. It'll also be the first Direct since the 3rd March hardware launch of...
Live Blog Watch the ARMS & Splatoon 2 Nintendo Direct - Live!
Also featuring other 3DS and Switch games
Ladies and gentlemen, we...are...live! This is the main event of the day, this is the moment you've all been waiting for... It's time! In the blue corner we have the undefeated, undisputed, freshest champion, Splatoon 2! In the red corner we have the rookie, the new challenger, the new kid on the block,...
News Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia File Size and DLC Details Emerge in Japan
Lots and lots of extras
Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia is out in the West in late May, but it's out on 20th April in Japan. As a result the marketing and details announced for the country have stepped up a gear and plenty of information has emerged. First of all, below is a rather flashy trailer showcasing a range of classes, with familiar...
Poll Where Do You Currently Stand on ARMS and Splatoon 2?
Thoughts before this evening's Nintendo Direct
We're now mere hours away from the latest Nintendo Direct and we hope Nintendo don't pull any punches when it comes to details on forthcoming Switch titles ARMS and Splatoon 2. Whilst the Direct is scheduled to cover upcoming 3DS titles and other Switch releases (*cough* Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
News Florida Officials Ban Inflatable Mario And Maybe Even Freedom of Speech
Will the lawsuit turn out to be full of hot air?
You'd have thought a innocent 9-foot inflatable Mario wouldn't offend anyone, but city officials in Orange Park, Florida have taken umbrage with the one that Scott Fisher, owner of Gone Broke Gaming erected outside his business to help increase the store's visibility and bring in more customers. The...
News Nintendo Switch and Monster Hunter XX Lead Japanese Charts Once Again
Mario Sports Superstars creeps past 50,000 sales
The Media Create results are available, as is the norm for a Wednesday, and they bring more positives for Nintendo in what is generally a quiet week for releases. Starting with software, the highest new entry in the top 20 is LEGO Worlds on PS4, but that's in fifth place with just 11,578 sales...
Rumour Russian Nintendo Store Leaks Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Bundle
Possibly, if it's not an elaborate fake
We're honestly not 100% sure if this isn't an elaborate fake, but we'll leave it to you to make your own minds up. This Reddit thread makes a convincing argument for the existence of a Mario Kart 8 Deluxe bundle for the Nintendo Switch. The theory is that this will be announced later today in the
News Nintendo Starts Paying Out to Switch and 3DS Hack Tipsters
The never-ending battle
Late last year we told you about Nintendo's rather intriguing "Bug Bounty" programme, which was offering monetary rewards for tip-offs to security vulnerabilities on 3DS; when the Switch launched the official website was updated to include the new system, too. The programme seems to have sprung to life, and it's an...
Hits PS4 and 3DS on 29th July in the country
Dragon Quest XI has been an intriguing title; back when the Switch was still 'NX' it was one of the first games 'confirmed' for the system, before Square Enix initially back-pedalled. It was then made official for the Switch once again, with the title also coming to PS4 and in a rather different form on...
News Get Colourful With A Splatoon-Themed Casio Baby-G Watch
Now that's a smart watch!
While players like Apple, Samsung and LG are fighting between themselves to come up with the best smartwatch solution, it's refreshing that Casio are staying old school with their new Baby-G series which have a Splatoon theme. These funky colourful seemingly indestructible watches come in two designs. The white Baby-G...
Video Capcom TV Shows Off a Whole Lot of Ultra Street Fighter II: The Final Challengers
Including crazy colour customisation options
Ultra Street Fighter II: The Final Challengers is one of a few enticing titles due in May, and will hopefully make a mark at retail for the Nintendo Switch. Capcom's retro reimagining / remaster / sequel-thing looks rather fun, and could certainly appeal to gamers old enough to remember the 'original' and...
News Classic Neo Geo Racer 'Over Top' Speeds Into View
Coming to Switch eShop soon
The lovely folks over at HAMSTER have been treating us to some Neo Geo classics on the Nintendo Switch eShop while we await Nintendo's own reboot of the Virtual Console. One of the lesser known games in the Neo Geo library, called Over Top, will be coming out on 27th April in Europe priced at £6.29 - according to the...
Gallery ARMS Already Has Loads of Cool Fan-Art
Knock Out!
One modern way to check how your new brand new IP is tracking is by taking a moment to look at the wonderfully talented Nintendo community and see how much fan-art is being created. If we think back a few years it was Splatoon that had a very impressive amount of pre-launch fan art that suggested the game was going to be a hit with fans,...
News Fatal Fury Punches Onto The Switch eShop Next Week
The original SNK arcade brawler
We brought you the news that Over Top is headed to the Neo Geo roster on the Switch eShop only this morning, but now the European eShop's Coming Soon page has been refreshed and we can see that Fatal Fury will be the Neo Geo game for next week. It will cost £6.29 and be available for download on the 20th April; the...
News Show Off Your Fairy Fashion With The Latest Miitomo Update
Folklore in the forest!
Nintendo is still plugging away and keeping its first smart device game Miitomo fresh with new content. If you check in today you can grab the latest items in the Miitomo Drop stage, "Folklore in the forest! Fairy Fashion #2". Here's what items are on offer: Butterfly fairy top (set) Butterfly fairy shorts (set) Butterfly...
Tuesday11th Apr 2017
Review LEGO City: Undercover (Switch)
Chasing more sales
LEGO City: Undercover, understandably, was considered a big deal by Nintendo when it came to the Wii U exclusively back in early 2013. While it was a welcome arrival, it struggled - like various other titles - to arrest the early slump in system sales, and though Nintendo published the title it was evidently not locked down...
News That Bayonetta Countdown, Unsurprisingly, Was for a PC Port
Shoots up the Steam charts
When SEGA published the old '8-bit Bayonetta' game as a freebie on Steam for April Fools' Day, the safe assumption was that a related countdown was for a PC port of the original. Of course, the nature of countdowns meant that fantasies could be voiced, such as the prospect of Bayonetta 3. Well, those of us awaiting that...
News 3DS Update 11.4.0-37 Brings Even More Stability To Nintendo's Incredibly Stable Handheld
User experience enhanced too
A new 3DS firmware update, known lovingly as 11.4.0-37, has just gone live; yes - you guessed it - it's all about the stability. In addition to this you might see some small changes to the user experience: Further improvements to overall system stability and other minor adjustments have been made to enhance the user...
Video We've Found 66 References to Classic Zelda Games in Breath of the Wild
Some are more obvious than others
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is rife with content. So rife in fact we've managed to find and source 66 references to characters, locations, and other elements from previous games in The Legend of Zelda series, but given just how many there are we're certain there are others we've missed. Check out the...
News Super Mario Level Up! is an Intriguing New Board Game From USAopoly
Includes a 3D game board and deck of cards
Nintendo has licensed quite a few board games and sets over the years - we have themed Monopoly, checkers and chess boards for various franchises, and more keep coming. Now USAopoly has unveiled what seems to be a relatively unique game - Super Mario Level Up!. It looks quite intriguing, with a '3D' board...
News Sine Mora EX Is On Its Way To The Nintendo Switch
Ready for a bit of bullet hell?
If you're a bit of a shmup fan then you will likely be over the moon to hear that THQ Nordic is planning to bring Sine Mora EX to the Nintendo Switch. The game has recently received a rating from Brazil's answer to ESRB. Previously released - in non-EX form - on platforms like PS3, Vita and PC, it's a stylish shooter...
News Check Out These Limited Time Micro SD Card Deals From Amazon
Boost that storage
As is the norm with Nintendo hardware, the Switch has enough internal memory for a decent number of Indie downloads and one or two retail games, but it can fill up quickly. Those looking for affordable storage upgrades may be interested in some limited period deals on Amazon, as they should help keep download fans well stocked for...
Video Updated Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Trailer Aims for Top Gear
We know the karts don't have gears, please understand
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is getting closer, a nice early opportunity to enjoy plenty of karting goodness early on in the lifecycle of the Nintendo Switch. Wii U owners may have seen it all before, apart from the new Battle Modes and arenas, but there's no denying that with all of the former DLC thrown...
Video Zoink Games Outlines More Details on Flipping Death for Nintendo Switch
Is still exploring further releases on the system, too
During the Nintendo Switch Nindie Showcase there was the first reveal of Flipping Death, the next title from Zoink Games. The studio is well known among Wii U eShop aficionados for Stick it to the Man, and this new title certainly shares some aesthetic similarities. We chatted to Zoink CEO and...
Video Get a Good Look at the Awesome Cast of Disgaea 5 Complete
It's very, VERY Japanese, which is marvellous
We don't always get all of the best games out of Japan, though the region-free nature of the Switch means we can buy games from the Japanese eShop if we please. Yet fully localised versions are always welcome, and we're looking forward to the late May arrival of Disgaea 5 Complete in North America and...
News Dust Off the 3DS, The Spring National StreetPass Weekend Is Happening This Weekend
Collect up to six StreetPass tags this weekend
Apologies for the provocative headline, of course not everyone has abandoned their humble 3DS in favour of the mighty Nintendo Switch just yet! The birds are tweeting, the sun is shining, we've all done a bit of house cleaning; yes, it's finally Spring time. To celebrate Nintendo is running another...
Monday10th Apr 2017
News Nintendo Direct Confirmed For 12th April - Focused on Splatoon 2, ARMS and More
Both Nintendo Switch and 3DS on the agenda
We thought there'd be an information drop ahead of June and all of the E3 madness, and so it's been proven with the announcement of a new Nintendo Direct. It'll be "focused mainly on ARMS and Splatoon 2", but will also have broader information on upcoming Switch and 3DS games. It's all going down on 12th...
News The Mario Kart 8 Deluxe File Size Speeds Into View
Should fit snugly on your Switch
The release of Mario Kart 8 Deluxe on Nintendo Switch is just around the corner now, 28th April to be precise. One of the biggest selling points with the Switch version is the portability, however it's also got a fully fleshed out Battle Mode - unlike the more basic offering in the Wii U version - and you can also...
Talking Point PS4 Pro and Xbox Scorpio Draw Battle Lines, But Nintendo Goes Its Own Way With Switch
Nintendo's bubble exists outside the 4K wars
These are strange times in the game console industry. It used to be that major rivals would release gaming machines that simply plugged into your TV and they'd battle against each other for around five years before upping the ante with new technology. Systems didn't always go head to head in terms of...
News SwitchCharge Smashes Its Funding Goal
Will you be boosting your Switch battery life?
Here at Nintendo Life we absolutely adore the portability of the Nintendo Switch; being able to play epic games such as The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild outside is a revelation. The only thing which might spoil your fun is the short battery life on demanding titles such as this. We recently...
News I Am Setsuna's Switch Exclusive Update, Temporal Battle Arena, Arrives Very Soon
Gets a slightly better trailer, too
A while ago Square Enix posted a rather disappointing teaser trailer for the upcoming free update in I Am Setsuna - Temporal Battle Arena. It's a mode in which you can put your party up against others and, if you win the battle, earn some extra rewards. The good news is that the free content - which is exclusive...
News Unreleased NES Game, Mystery World Dizzy, Finally Gets Released
Just in time for Dizzy's 30th birthday
If you grew up in the UK in the '80s it is likely you played a Dizzy game at one time or another. These budget titles by Codemasters were some of the best games that you could buy for your home computer. Like all good mascots Dizzy made the leap over to consoles too, and 1991 saw the release of The Fantastic...
News LEGO City: Undercover Sells Best on Switch in UK as Yo-kai Watch 2 Endures Poor Launch
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild continues to sell well, too
Last week brought some notable releases to the UK market, and there are a couple of positive Nintendo Switch stories that are sadly joined by a bit of a flop on 3DS. First of all, top spot goes to Persona 5 on PS4, which has been generating a lot of hype that has evidently paid...
News A New Mythical Pokémon For Sun and Moon is a Mysterious Marshmallow, It Seems
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The Pokédex keeps growing, and as with previous generational releases Pokémon Sun and Moon have delivered their fair share of brand new 'mon. Mid-gen arrivals also continue, as this past weekend The Pokémon Company teased a new Pocket Monster that'll tie in with the next movie for the franchise - Pokémon! I Choose You! It seems to be...
News Headup Games is Bringing The Binding of Isaac: Afterbirth+ to Europe as a Switch Retail Release
The start of a "strategic alliance" with Nicalis
Whenever we cover release details for Nicalis titles, in particular anything going to retail such as The Binding of Isaac: Afterbirth+ and Cave Story+, 'in North America' should be an assumed add-on. The logistical challenges and realities of retail distribution has meant that early efforts from the...
News Bitmap Books Flies Past Kickstarter Target for Super Nintendo Visual Compendium
Bitmap Books is now Playing With Super Power
We are big fans of Bitmap Books' previous Visual Compendiums, so it is exciting to see that the next Kickstarter campaign is dedicated to everyone's favourite 16-bit machine of wonders, the almighty and all-conquering Super Nintendo. While in Europe Sega put up an impressive fight with the equally...
News Snake Pass Slithers To The Top Of European Switch Download Charts
"A piece of hiss-tory"
We recently noted how well Snake Pass was doing in the UK download charts for Switch, but it seems the slithery physics platformer has established full European dominance. In a recent press release from Sumo Digital we learned that Snake Pass has secured the number one spot in various versions of the European Nintendo Switch...
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