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"
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"
Guide Best ARMS Characters: Abilities, Strengths And Strategies
They're a secret to everyone
News Nintendo Announces Super NES Classic Edition
Now you're playing with super power
News - 2017, Week 26
Sunday2nd Jul 2017
First Impressions Kicking Off With FIFA 18 on the Nintendo Switch
Taking to the pitch on the Switch
After a notable absence from Nintendo platforms, FIFA is finally making its return to a Nintendo home console. The last ‘current-generation’ release a Nintendo console has seen was as a Wii U launch title all the way back in 2012 in FIFA 13, though a few entries with minimal updates did arrive on 3DS and Wii in...
News Implosion is Bringing Sci-Fi Hack and Slash Action to the Switch eShop Very Soon
Just days away in Europe
A little while ago we shared the news that Implosion: Never Lose Hope was confirmed for the Switch eShop in Japan. Seemingly shortened now to just Implosion, the mech-based sci-fi hack and slash game's transition from smart devices to Nintendo's system is nearly complete. Out in Japan shortly, a listing on the European...
News Nintendo UK Reiterates That Switch Demand Has "Surpassed" Global Estimates
"It takes time to procure parts and run production"
The Nintendo Switch has been a popular product since its launch back in March. Sales have surpassed many expectations and it is expected to keep on being a hot property going into the Holiday season - if demand can be met. UK retail store GAME recently spoke about the level of supply provided by...
News Guns, Gore & Cannoli is Bringing Its Brand of Mayhem to Nintendo Switch
For shooting 'zombie freaks on the go'
Some of you with very good memories may recall a rather fun looking game called Guns, Gore & Cannoli being pegged for the Wii U eShop. As you've no doubt realised that title never quite made it to the home console. There is some consolation, however, with Crazy Monkey Studios confirming that it's now...
News Vaccine Will Seek to Cure Its Ailments This Week on the Switch eShop
A new residency
In recent weeks we've seen a number of eShop game announcements as more developers get their hands on development kits, and we now have a Nindie title from the Wii U eShop that'll make the move this week. It's Vaccine, with Rainy Frog stepping in to publish; it's out on 6th July in North America and Europe at a cost of...
Video Warm Up for the SNES Mini With This 16-bit Tech Showcase
The technology behind the retro magic
There's plenty of buzz right now around the The Super NES Classic Edition (NA) / The Nintendo Classic Mini: Super Nintendo Entertainment System (PAL), as plenty scramble to secure pre-orders and stock ahead of the September release. That's prompted a surge in interest around the original hardware, of...
Saturday1st Jul 2017
Deals Upcoming Nintendo Switch Games And Accessories For July And August
Splatoon 2, Mario + Rabbids and more
Can you believe it's July already? It's a great time to be a Switch owner; we've recently seen the release of Mario Kart 8 Deluxe and ARMS 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 complied a list of all the good stuff coming...
News Sledgehammer Games Has a Definitive Answer on Call of Duty: WWII for Nintendo Switch - "No"
So stop asking
Many reading these pages are very interested in what multi-format games are taking the plunge on Nintendo Switch, and one that's been endlessly doing the rounds is Call of Duty: WWII, with the Switch not being listed when the game was revealed. There have been theories, speculation and rumours around a port and who could be...
Video New ARMS Trailer Showcases Playable Max Brass
Due soon as a free update
During E3 Nintendo outlined the first two free updates to ARMS on Nintendo Switch. The first is live and included a new local multiplayer mode along with LAN (local area network) play, and the second should come soon and will introduce Max Brass to the roster. Minor spoilers below. Those familiar with the game will know...
News Nintendo Ramps Up Splatoon 2 Promotion With Nintendo Minute and Fresh TV Trailer
So many photogenic millennials
Up to now the Nintendo Switch has, we think it's fair to say, had a strong start and earned a positive reputation with the public. Marketing has been interesting as a result, with Nintendo able to move on from the "what is it?" phase that made promoting Wii U so tough (and the 3DS, initially), and focus on the concept...
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
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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...
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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
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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,...
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"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...
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