News Nintendo Switch Is About To Get Its First VR-Style Headset, But There's A Catch
"Compatible with all current games"
Review Super Mario Party - The Life And Soul Of The Party Once More
It's back again, and about time too
Review SEGA AGES Sonic The Hedgehog - Feel The Need For Speed (Yet Again) On Switch
But how many versions do you really need?
News - 2018, Week 40
Sunday7th Oct 2018
News Hamster's Arcade Archives Producer Was Surprised By Nintendo's Cooperation
"I think a common ethos is one reason we succeeded"
Japanese publisher Hamster Corporation has become known over the years for reviving classic video games and adding modern touches to each one. Its recent focus on Nintendo’s retro library for the Switch eShop has been well-received so far. In an interview with Famitsu, Arcade Archives series’...
News Skybound Games Will Finish The Walking Dead: The Final Season
It's happening
Since mass layoffs at Telltale Games, the company has been trying to work out a way to finish The Walking Dead. Not long ago, it was revealed Telltale had potentially been thrown a lifeline when multiple partners stepped forward and expressed interest in helping see
Random McFarlane Toys Is Releasing Fortnite Action Figures
Aiming for a holiday launch
Last month, it was announced Hasbro - the biggest toy maker in the world - would be releasing officially licensed Fortnite Nerf blasters in Spring 2019. Adding to this was the reveal of Fortnite-themed Monopoly - now available in all good toy stores. In an interview with IGN at 2018's New York Comic-Con, Todd McFarlane -...
"They see the long-term potential"
Following the bumpy launch of the original NBA Playgrounds game on the Switch eShop, the sequel has a lot to prove. Fortunately, Saber Interactive has signed a deal with the basketball video game experts, 2K Sports. In a recent phone interview with Polygon, Saber CEO Matthew Karch said 20 percent of the...
News Pre-Orders For Snake Pass Limited Edition Physical Release Go Live On 11th October
Shipping in early November
Super Rare Games and Sumo Digital have revealed pre-orders for the Snake Pass limited edition physical release go live on 11th October and ship in early November. In total there'll be 4,000 copies available for $34.98 / £29.98. Each one includes the limited edition Switch game (including all of the DLC), interior artwork,...
Saturday6th Oct 2018
News Reggie Says Nintendo Competes For Consumer Time, Not Concerned About Direct Competition
"My competitive set is much bigger than my direct competitors"
During his appearance on stage at Seattle's Geekwire Summit earlier this week, Nintendo of America President Reggie Fils-Aime said the company's approach was to do things differently. He reinforced this point by referencing the unique voice chat system on the Switch and how it could be...
Random Super Mario Odyssey Hack Allows Player To Stack 200 Goombas
A wobbly feat
Ever wondered what 200 Goombas stacked on top of each other looks like? Well, wonder no more! As reported by Kotaku, "video game developer and dissector" Skelux has stacked this exact amount of Goombas in the Switch game, Super Mario Odyssey. As can be seen in the video above, the results are
News Limited Run Games Releasing Outlast And Sequel In Physical Form On Switch
Prepare for scares
Red Barrels' first-person horror games Outlast and Outlast 2 will be released in physical form on the Switch - with pre-orders opening on 26th October. Physical game specialist Limited Run made the shocking announcement on its Twitter and also revealed two exclusive pieces of art it had commissioned: For anyone who hasn't...
News Alwa’s Awakening First Week Switch eShop Sales Outperform Launch Month On Steam
More indie success
The demand for indie titles on the Switch continues. Elden Pixels has revealed its 8-bit adventure Alwa’s Awakening has had an incredibly strong launch week on Nintendo’s eShop. According to the developer, it has sold as much in its first week on Switch as it did in its entire launch month on Steam last year. No exact figures...
News Nintendo Switch Version Of Paladins Is Adding Gyro Controls Next Month
Requested by fans
Since its release on the Switch eShop, Paladins has provided players with a fun free-to-play team-based experience. Earlier this week, Hi-Rez Studios and Evil Mojo Games released update 1.6 - adding in the undead pirate champion Captain Admiral, the new Onslaught map and multiple skins. In the latest episode of Ninten
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (October 6th)
Here are our picks, but what are yours?
As the world outside starts to get slightly chillier with every day that passes, team Nintendo Life has more reason than ever to remain safely indoors with our favourite games. Once again, we've shared our plans for the weekend - from co-op adventures to fantasy RPGs - and would love for you to join in via our...
Friday5th Oct 2018
News Here's How To Get Your Hands On Those Lovely Splatoon 2 Halloween Outfits
Simply spooktacular!
Just a couple of days ago, we shared the news that Splatoon 2 is about to play host to a worldwide, Halloween-themed Splatfest, with all sorts of amazing decorations and outfits playing their part in proceedings. Well, you can now get your hands on those lovely looking outfits, so read on and grab them for yourself. All you...
Video Super Mario Party's Online Mode Is A Real Party Pooper
We can't come, we're washing our hair
As you'll already know if you've read our review, we really liked Super Mario Party. It's a fun return to form that not only packs in loads of new mini-games but also offers fresh new ways to play, including a mode which uses two Switch consoles at once. However, one element of the package which isn't all that...
Review Giana Sisters: Twisted Dreams - Owltimate Edition - Still A Real Hoot Five Years On
Sister act
Five years on from its original release on Wii U, Giana Sisters: Twisted Dreams is doing the fashionable thing and making the jump to Nintendo Switch. Now with a fancy new Owltimate Edition tagline and some extra content, this 2.5D platformer is looking to bring its creative brand of leaping and running to another generation of Nintendo...
News Stardew Valley Dev Shares Thankful Message To Switch Fans, Is Excited About The Game's Future
"There is so much life left in the valley..."
Today marks the one-year anniversary of Stardew Valley arriving on Nintendo Switch. For many, this year will have likely flown by thanks to the addictive nature of the game, but if you can take your eyes off your beautiful farm for just a second, you're in for a nice surprise from the developer behind it...
News Nintendo Wants To Be An Entertainment Company, Rather Than A Gaming One
Three areas of business
Nintendo of America's President and COO Reggie Fils-Aime touched a range of subjects at the annual GeekWire Summit in Seattle earlier this week. When he wasn't talking about the past, present or
Feature Why Pokémon: Let's Go Is The Perfect Entry Point For Pokémon GO Players
The upcoming Switch duo present the ideal route in
The new main series Pokémon games, Pokémon: Let’s Go, Pikachu! and Let’s Go, Eevee!, have divided fan opinion since they were first revealed. While many core fans feel things have been simplified too much, the fact that this pair of Switch exclusives are so approachable opens things up to...
Random Modder Builds Fully Functioning Nintendo Wii Inside A Breath Mint Tin
"It's the worst thing ever"
We've seen some pretty crazy stuff over the years here at Nintendo Life, but we genuinely think that this might just slide its way into the top spot of our 'random, crazy, but absolutely wonderful' list. A hardware modder going by the name of Shank has seemingly managed to squeeze a fully functional Wii into an Altoids...
News Nintendo Files Patent For Game Boy Case Compatible With Touch Screen Devices
Portable power
As Reggie said earlier this week at GeekWire Summit, Nintendo is always looking at ways to reinvent itself. The company has had plenty of success in recent times reviving classic hardware in miniature form, which has now led to speculation about other retro devices making a comeback. If evidence of a Nintendo 64 Mini wasn't
Random Banjo-Kazooie And Conker Are Being Added To The Totaku Collection
Retro-inspired
If you were around during the years of the Nintendo 64, you'll no doubt remember Rare's foul-mouthed squirrel Conker and the beloved bear and bird duo, Banjo-Kazooie. To help you remember the glory days of these iconic characters, the Totaku Collection is adding the characters to its officially licensed figurine line. Both the...
News Kairosoft Releasing Three Simulation Games On Switch eShop Next Week
Build and micromanage
Last month, it was revealed Japanese developer Kairosoft would be releasing its tiny simulation titles Game Dev Story and Hot Springs Story on the Switch eShop. A local eShop listing has now revealed both of these games are due out next week on 11th October and will be available for $12.00 / £8.99 each. These games will be...
Nintendo Download 4th October (Europe)
Better late than never!
The latest Nintendo Download update for Europe has (FINALLY) arrived, and it's bringing new games galore to the eShop in your region. As always, be sure to drop a vote in our poll and a comment down below with your potential picks for the week. Enjoy! Switch Retail - New Releases: Super Mario Party (Nintendo, €59.99 /...
News '90s Classic Space Shooter Descent Is Getting A Reboot, Now Confirmed For Nintendo Switch
"Reimagined for a new generation"
Indie publisher Little Orbit and developer Descendant Studios have announced launch details for their reimagining of Descent, confirming that a Nintendo Switch version of the game is on the way. Descent is a 1995, 3D, first-person shooter set in space, originally releasing on PC, Mac OS, PlayStation, and even the...
News A Pokémon GO 'Psychic Spectacular' Event Begins Today, Mewtwo And Shiny Drowzee Available
A psychic type celebration
The latest event for Pokémon GO has been revealed, celebrating all things psychic-type by giving players the chance to catch lots of new Pokémon. Called the Psychic Spectacular, this event coincides with Mewtwo's current appearance in Raids, with Psychic-type Pokémon such as Abra, Ralts, and Baltoy appearing more...
News Nintendo Returns To Best Global Brands List
It's been a while
Global brand consultancy Interbrand has released its rankings for 2018's best global brands. Nintendo hasn't been on the list since 2014 and has now returned following strong sales and marketing of the Switch. The video game company is in the 99th spot - with Japanese car manufacturer Subaru last on the list. The top three places...
News FIFA 19 Cover Star Under Fire Following Serious Allegation, EA "Closely Monitoring" Situation
Developing story
You may have heard the FIFA 19 cover star Cristiano Ronaldo - arguably one of the world's most famous sports personalities - has recently been accused of sexually assaulting a woman in Las Vegas in 2009. The Portuguese striker, currently playing for the Italian side Juventus, has denied the accusations. In an email statement to...
News Celebrate Super Mario Party's Release With This Free My Nintendo Wallpaper In Europe
Get the party started
The European My Nintendo rewards site has updated today to celebrate the release of Super Mario Party on Nintendo Switch, giving fans the chance to download a rather lovely wallpaper. The site has already been updated this week with a new batch of game discounts including Professor Layton vs.
News Capcom Confirms That Monster Hunter's Live-Action Movie Adaptation Is Definitely Going Ahead
From the man behind Resident Evil
The Monster Hunter series will be receiving a live-action movie adaptation, Capcom has confirmed. The idea of a Monster Hunter movie taking shape in one way or another has actually been circulating for some time now; back in 2012, British director and producer Paul W.S. Anderson revealed that a film conversion was...
News Boom Ball: Boost Edition Is Bringing Block-Busting Fun Exclusively To Switch Next Week
"Brick-smashing ping pong"
Boom Ball: Boost Edition, a new Nintendo Switch exclusive game in the Boom Ball franchise, will be releasing on 11th October, it has been confirmed. The title is said to be a "colourful game of brick-smashing ping pong", featuring explosive rectangular sheep, all sorts of silly antics, and multiball mayhem. This new...
News German Ratings Board Suggests That Trine 3: The Artifacts Of Power Is Headed To Switch
Despite its initial woes
The German video game classification board USK has rated Trine 3: The Artifacts of Power for Nintendo Switch, suggesting that the game will eventually make its way to the console. The first two games in the series, Trine and Trine 2, both made their way to the Wii U as extended editions, but the third instalment had such a...
Video Learn More About The World Ends With You: Final Remix With This Latest Trailer
Out on Switch next week
It may well have been ten years since the original's release, but it only seems like ten minutes have passed since we first heard about The World Ends With You: Final Remix heading to Switch. Now, though, the game's launch is already nearly upon us, and Nintendo has shared a brand new trailer to celebrate. The trailer...
Competition Nintendo UK Wants To See Your Switch Party
Super Mario Party prizes up for grabs
To celebrate today's launch of Super Mario Party the Nintendo Official UK Store and Gamer Network have launched a new competition inviting UK gamers to share their own Switch party on social media to be in with the chance of winning some Super Mario Party prizes. GET INVOLVED AND WIN PRIZES Use:...
Thursday4th Oct 2018
Rumour New Nintendo Switch SKU Planned For Late 2019
The cycle continues...
Nintendo loves iterating on its portable hardware, so it's almost a given that at some point, the Switch is going to get an upgrade - and according to a new report by The Wall Street Journal, that's going to be late next year. According to sources which have spoken to the outlet, the Switch is struggling to maintain its...
News Nintendo's Reggie Fils-Aimé On Why The Switch Uses A Mobile App For Voice Chat
"Nintendo's approach is to do things differently"
One feature of the Nintendo Switch that has caused frustration among its fan base is the way in which the console handles voice chat. Rather than having voice chat features run directly through the console - just like the PlayStation 4 or Xbox One - the Switch relies on a separate smartphone app...
News Assassin's Creed Odyssey Cloud Version Screens Released, Switch File Size Also Revealed
Beautiful, as long as the connection holds up
The first batch of screens has been released for the Nintendo Switch cloud version of Assassin's Creed Odyssey, along with a few other interesting pieces of information, too. If you've missed the news on this one, Assassin's Creed Odyssey will be available to play on Switch in Japan starting from...
News Disgraced King Of Kong Star Billy Mitchell Is Aiming To Reclaim His Donkey Kong Score
"Why? Cause I’m Billy Mitchell"
It's not been the best of times for Billy Mitchell, one of the most famous high score-chasers the gaming industry has ever known. Earlier this year, video game records organization Twin Galaxies stripped Mitchell of his high scores following
Feature What Do You Want From A New Nintendo Switch?
What's on your wish list?
Today, The Wall Street Journal ran a report which claims that Nintendo plans to release a revised Switch console towards the end of 2019. As rumours go, it's certainly on the believable side of things; Nintendo's track record in this area speaks for itself, and it has consistently iterated on its portable hardware over the...
News Pirated Copies Of Super Mario Party Appear Online, Switch Piracy Concerns Continue To Grow
Days before the game's release
Yesterday, pirated versions of the upcoming Super Mario Party were said to have leaked online, once again highlighting Nintendo's struggles against combating piracy on Switch. According to tech and science site, Motherboard, two different copies of the game have been widely shared across torrent sites, forums, and...
Nintendo Download 4th October (North America)
Super Mario Party, Mark of the Ninja and Disgaea 1 Complete!
The latest Nintendo Download update for North America has arrived, and it's bringing new games galore to the eShop in your region. As always, be sure to drop a vote in our poll and a comment down below with your potential picks for the week. Enjoy! Nintendo Switch retail: Super Mario...
News Reggie Says Wii U's Failure Ultimately Led To Success Of The Switch
Listening to consumers
The Wii U era was a difficult part of Nintendo’s history. Despite this, Nintendo of America President Reggie Fils- Aimé believes it was a vital period for the company. Speaking on stage at this week's GeekWire Summit, Reggie said the Wii U gave Nintendo a strong idea about what consumers really wanted: They were telling...
News Xenoblade Chronicles Developer Monolith Soft Is Hiring For New RPG Project
To join the main team
Monolith Soft, the development studio behind the Xenoblade Chronicles franchise, has been incredibly busy in terms of recruitment just lately. Back in May this year, the studio began actively and urgently recruiting for "experienced staff in action game development", and the team had reportedly grown in size just a few months...
News Capcom Announces Mega Man Live-Action Hollywood Film
A mega movie
Movies based on popular video game series are slowly catching on in Hollywood. In recent times films for iconic characters like Mario, Sonic and Pikachu have been announced. The latest character to join this trend is Mega Man. Capcom's iconic character will be starring in a live-action Hollywood film for the first time ever. Debuting...
News Telltale Intends To Hand Over Final Season Of The Walking Dead To Another Company
Episode 3 basically complete, episode 4 was underway
Last week, Telltale posted an update on Twitter about The Walking Dead - revealing potential partners had stepped forward and expressed interest in helping see The Final Season through to completion. Now, according to two anonymous sources in contact with Kotaku, the deal would essentially result...
Feature Fireproof Games On Why Award-Winning Puzzler The Room Is Perfect For Switch
"Switch users are getting the best version of the game to date"
Team17 and Fireproof Games have announced that The Room - a BAFTA award-winning puzzler originally released on smartphones in 2012 - is coming to Nintendo Switch. The game is described as "a physical puzzler wrapped inside a mystery game where you are transported into a unique space"...
News Nintendo "Looking At" VR Technology, But It "Has To Be Fun" Before Being Implemented
"There are new experiences we want to bring to life"
Despite numerous occasions where the company has said otherwise, Nintendo is actively "looking at" and "experimenting" with VR technology for its gaming endeavours. The news comes from Nintendo of America President and COO Reggie Fils-Aimé, who appeared at Seattle's Geekwire Summit yesterday to...
News Senran Kagura Reflexions' Full DLC Roster Is Now Available From The Switch eShop
Weeks worth of content
After several weeks of staggered new content arriving for Senran Kagura Reflexions, the game's complete DLC roster is now available to download in full directly from the Switch eShop. Since its release last month, fans of the game have been treated to DLC character sets known as 'Reflexion Course & Outfit Sets'. These...
News Xenon Racer Brings High-Speed Arcade Fun To The Nintendo Switch
Futuristic racing on wheels
Futuristic racers aren't quite as readily available as they once were during simpler times of gaming. In the '90s, the genre had a number of competitors fighting for the top spot, including the likes of F-Zero and Wipeout. Nowadays, this racing niche tends to take a backseat - with fewer big-name companies focusing on...
News Horror Classic Friday The 13th Is Headed To Switch In Puzzle Form
Jason's coming for you
Blue Wizard Digital, the team behind the critically acclaimed horror puzzler Slayaway Camp, has announced that its more recently released hit Friday the 13th: Killer Puzzle is headed to Nintendo Switch. The game released on Steam, iOS, and Android earlier this year, generating over 8 million downloads in the process, and is...
News Monster Boy And The Cursed Kingdom Delayed Once Again Due To Physical Production Issues
"We don't want to see a half-baked physical release"
FDG Entertainment has revealed that Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom has been delayed once again, having to scrap its newly-planned November release and instead launching in December. Originally, the title was aiming for a summer 2018 release. The news comes from a
News New Switch Releases Litter The Japanese Gaming Charts, But PS4 Editions Come Out On Top
Dragon Ball FighterZ, FIFA, Warriors Orochi 4
Japanese sales figures are now in for the week of 24th - 30th September, with multiple new Switch releases jumping immediately into the top ten of the charts. Warriors Orochi 4 was the top-selling new release in Japan both on Switch, and as a whole, with the PlayStation 4 version selling 100,831 retail...
News Arcade Beat 'Em Up Caveman Warriors Is Getting A Lovely Physical Switch Edition In Europe
Extra goodies included
Indie developer and publisher Jandusoft has announced that last year's Switch eShop beat 'em up game Caveman Warriors will soon be receiving a physical edition with extra goodies included. The game originally launched on the platform last December, allowing players to join up with three friends to set the world free of...
News Kickstarter For Switch Twin-Stick Shooter HyperParasite Launches Next Week
Pledge your support
Indie studio Troglobytes Games has revealed that a Kickstarter crowdfunding campaign will soon be launching for its upcoming twin-stick shooter HyperParasite. We first reported on this one at the start of last month, noting its funky '80s-inspired visuals and fast-paced action. With work now well underway on the title,...
News Minit Receives New Speedrun Setting And Discount, Dev Challenges Players To Beat World Record
Exclusive prizes up for grabs!
The Zelda-inspired adventure game Minit has received a brand new speedrun setting as a free update, with developer Devolver Digital challenging the gaming community to beat the current world record for some lovely prizes. The Minit Speedrun Community Event runs from 4th October (that's today!) until 5th November and...
News Paladins Dark Tides Update Introduces Undead Pirate Champion Admiral Dredge
Out now
Hi-Rez Studios' free-to-play team-based shooter Paladins continues to differentiate itself from the competition with plenty of unique updates. The latest one - update 1.6 - introduces the undead pirate champion, Admiral Dredge, along with a new map (Onslaught), an event and nine new skins. The above trailer explains Admiral Dredge's...
Wednesday3rd Oct 2018
Review Super Mario Party - The Life And Soul Of The Party Once More
It's back again, and about time too
To say that the Mario Party series has had a turbulent history would be an understatement; what started out as the palm-breaking king of all party video games has lost a great deal of its reputation in recent years due to a number of less-than-stellar design decisions. Super Mario Party presents itself as a return...
News Report Finds Elementary School Students In Japan Use 3DS As Their Main Music Player
A handy feature
While the 3DS is most commonly used as a portable video game system, one of its less utilised features is the device's ability to play music. In Japan, though, school students apparently enjoy listening to music on their 3DS on a regular basis. Mobile Marketing Data Labo - a research firm located in Japan - has released a report...
A physical swansong
Limited Run Games, one of the few publishers dedicated to releasing much-loved indie games to the market in physical form, looks set to release its first and only Wii U game. The news comes from the following tweet shared by Josh Fairhurst, owner of the publisher, which tells the sorry tale of "a lot" of lost money and struggles...
News The Wait Is Nearly Over For Stardew Valley's Multiplayer Update On Switch
Experience farm life together
The last time we heard about Stardew Valley, was when the PC version finally secured a release date for the highly anticipated multiplayer update on 1st August. Fast forward to October, and owners of the Switch version are still waiting on the update. For anyone wondering what's going on with the Nintendo r
News Super Mario Party Website Suggests Game Will Only Include Four Boards To Play On
Is it enough?
The release for Super Mario Party on the Nintendo Switch is right around the corner and we're still finding out new information about the game. We already know the game won't support handheld mode or pro controllers and now according to the game's
News Nintendo Adding Three More Games To Switch Online NES Library Next Week
Membership required to play
In the month of September, we found out three classic games would be added each month to the Nintendo Switch Online NES library until the end of 2018. Nintendo's website even went to the extent of revealing the titles players could expect to see appear on the recently launched service. In case you missed it, the month of...
News Konami Launches Castlevania Portal Website With Info And History - And Space For New Games?
A home for all things Castlevania
Konami has launched a brand new website dedicated to the Castlevania franchise, giving fans a look at the series' history, a chance to check out the newest release, and perhaps hinting at more games to come. As it's currently in its infancy, the site is relatively small in terms of content at the moment, but it...
News Splatoon 2 Is Getting A Worldwide Halloween Splatfest, Spooky New Outfits And Decorations
Trick or treat?
Splatoon 2 is about to get a whole lot spookier, with plenty of Halloween-themed goodies just lurking around the corner. First up is a worldwide Splatfest, celebrating Halloween in style with all sorts of festivities taking place and a 'Trick or Treat' theme. Being referred to by Nintendo as 'Splatoween', the event will be taking...
News Hori Releasing New Range Of Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu And Eevee Switch Accessories
Give your Switch a Poké-makeover
Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee! are just over a month away from release, and accessory maker Hori is making the most out of the situation with a brand new line of Switch accessories based on the games. All of the items are scheduled to launch alongside the games themselves on 16th November, and...
Feature Remembering Super Mario 128, The Groundbreaking Masterpiece That Never Really Existed
When is a game not a game?
The Super Mario series has been responsible for some pretty amazing forward strides in the video game industry; the NES original arguably triggered a 2D platforming goldrush which would dominate the ‘80s and early ‘90s, while Super Mario 64 did the same for 3D gaming in general. Later, Super Mario Galaxy would allow...
News Telltale's Troubles Not A Concern As Batman: The Enemy Within Releases On Switch eShop
Nothing can stop the Dark Knight
The recent turmoil at Telltale Games completely halted the development of its upcoming games and episodes. Future projects like Stranger Things and a follow-up to The Wolf Among Us have been completely axed, and the final season of The Walking Dead has been cut short - with Telltale still hoping to work ou
News New Study Suggests That Playing Violent Video Games Leads To Increased Physical Aggression
Asks for more investigation
The analysis looking at more than 17,000 adolescents across 24 previously conducted studies has found that violent video games cause players to become more physically aggressive. The "metaanalysis" was published earlier this week in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, looking into video game players aged...
Video Assassin's Creed Odyssey Contains An Adorable Nintendo Easter Egg
Check it out!
Assassin's Creed Odyssey may still be a couple of days away from release, but that hasn't stopped the discovery of an adorable little easter egg within the game which relates to a certain open-world hero of Nintendo fame. The folks over at Kotaku have stumbled across this adorable little find while exploring everything the new game...
News Overcooked 2's Mysterious Update Revealed, Brand New Surf 'n' Turf DLC Available Right Now
More levels, more chefs, more fun!
Just last week, Overcooked 2 developer Ghost Town Games and publisher Team17 shared a tease of things to come, leaving us wondering what extra goodies were in store. Now, the mystery has been revealed. A brand new DLC package for the game called Surf ‘n’ Turf is now available digitally on Nintendo Switch...
News Free Reshiram And Zekrom Distribution Begins This Month For Pokémon Sun & Moon
Zeraora event still taking place, too
The Pokémon Company has shared details surrounding the latest distribution for the 'Year of Legendary Pokémon' celebrations. This time around, you can get your hands on Reshiram and Zekrom. Originally appearing in Pokémon Black and White, these fearsome beasts will soon be available in Pokémon Sun and Moon...
Video Launch Trailer Shows Off The Unlikely Legend Of Rusty Pup's Stunning Visuals
Update: 3DS version is no more
A launch trailer has been released for The Unlikely Legend Of Rusty Pup, showcasing elements of its gameplay and a fantastic level of graphical detail. We've been following the story of Rusty Pup for some time now here on Nintendo Life; from its initial Wii U reveal back in 2013, a visit to game
News Despite The Recent Bankruptcy and Layoffs, Retailer Toys 'R' Us Might Be Making A Comeback
Reorganisation to take place
The auction which aimed to sell off assets for toys and games retailer Toys 'R' Us has been cancelled as part of a potential move to revamp the brand and revive the business. According to court papers which were filed earlier this week, and reported on by the Wall Street Journal, the lenders currently in control of the...
Video Get A Closer Look At Upcoming Switch Exclusive Zarvot With This Developer Commentary
Learn how to play
Mixing things up with a slightly different video format, indie developer snowhydra games has released a developer commentary walkthrough, demonstrating both the competitive multiplayer and solo story campaign in upcoming Switch exclusive, Zarvot. Arriving on Switch this month, Zarvot describes itself as "a whimsical game about...
News Timberman VS Receives Online Multiplayer This Week, Steam Cross-Platform Play Coming Soon
Chop chop!
Forever Entertainment has revealed that its arcade-sports title Timberman VS is getting a brand new update later this week, adding online multiplayer into its frantic mix. Launching on Friday 5th October (at 4am CEST to be precise), this new multiplayer update will allow you to take your wood-chopping challenge to other players around...
Tuesday2nd Oct 2018
Feature A 20th Anniversary Zelda Adventure - Playing Ocarina Of Time For The First Time
Hyrule still rules
Ocarina of Time happened at the wrong time. Not so much for the fortunes of its original platform, the Nintendo 64, nor legions of Zelda fans old and new around the word – the game would sell two and a half million copies between its November 20th release and the end of the year. But said year, 1998, was one where a lot changed...
Review Disgaea 1 Complete - The Best Way To Rediscover This Turn-Based Tactical Triumph
Aye Aye Dood!
Shortly after Switch’s launch, Disgaea 5 Complete brought the tactical RPG series’ unique brand of colour, combos and comically excessive levelling-up to the console. A year and a half later it’s joined by an HD remaster of the game that kicked things off fifteen years ago, Disgaea: Hour of Darkness – now rechristened Disgaea 1...
Review SEGA AGES Thunder Force IV - The Mega Drive's Most Impressive Shmup Hits Switch
Like greased lightening
While the series has its roots on Japanese computers and there have even been entries on the SNES, PlayStation and PlayStation 2, Thunder Force has always felt like a Sega series – and as of 2016, that's officially the case as the company now owns the rights to all of Tecnosoft's back catalogue. It's perhaps unsurprising...
Rumour Video Shows Leaked Harry Potter Open-World RPG For Consoles
Exact platform lineup unknown
A video has surfaced online which appears to show an unreleased Harry Potter RPG set to release on consoles. The game is reportedly a third-person, open-world RPG which centres around a character who has earned a late acceptance into the famous Hogwarts school. You play as a new fifth-year student, with strange events...
Video 11 Amazing New Games Coming To Nintendo Switch In October
What will you play?
Can you believe it? The month of October has arrived. As we move closer to the holiday season, it's probably going to become harder and harder to decide what games are worth your time during this busy period. To make things just a little easier, the lovely Alex has compiled a list of 11 amazing games due out this month. We've...
Guide Pokémon GO Deoxys: EX Raid Counters, Formes, And Best Movesets
Catch and counter the new mythical Pokémon
The mythical Pokémon Deoxys has finally made its way into Pokémon GO, stirring up the meta and providing us with a second EX Raid to battle our way through in the hopes of catching it. What's most interesting about Deoxys is that there are four unique formes it can take that completely shake up how it...
News Get Discounts On Zelda, Yoshi And Lots More Games In The Latest US My Nintendo Rewards
12 games discounted
The latest North American My Nintendo rewards have gone live, offering a new - and much larger than usual - range of titles at discounted prices. As you can see below, the list of new discounts is rather impressive compared to some of the rewards we've seen in previous updates; there are some top Zelda titles, a couple of Yoshi...
Random Is The Bowsette Movement Finally Over? Guitarist Rosalina Is Your Next Obsession
The internet has a new favourite
After a good, solid week and a half of Bowsette internet shenanigans, it seems that Nintendo fans have found something new to obsess over. Introducing Guitarist Rosalina. The origins of this one come from a Super Mario Odyssey concept art book - the very same one which revealed
News Nintendo, Creatures Inc And Game Freak Register "Monpoké" Trademark
What could it be?
As we wait for the release of Pokémon Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee! next month, it looks as if Nintendo, Creatures Inc and Game Freak are already focused on the future. Japanese Nintendo reports that the three parties have applied for a new trademark known as “Monpoké” in Japan. You can take a look at the first...
News Dragalia Lost Revenue Surpasses $3 Million In Five Days
800,000 installations so far
Sensor Tower has revealed the new Nintendo-published mobile game Dragalia Lost has grossed an estimated $3.5 million over its first five days. Data based on the limited launch - which included the US, Japan, Hong Kong, Taiwan and Macau - revealed more than 800,000 installations across the App Store and Google Play. To...
Feature The Nintendo Switch Games That Could Work In VR
VR-y excited
The Nintendo Switch is about to get an unofficial VR headset that will allow users to at least pretend that they're immersed in another world - in reality, it will simply be like having the Switch's screen really close to your face. While we won't know exactly how good/bad this headset will be until we get a crack at it, the whole...
News New Fire Emblem Heroes Update Allows You To Shrink The App's File Size By 75%
Perfect for those without much space
Since releasing way back in February 2017 - just before the launch of the Switch, in fact - Fire Emblem Heroes has received multiple updates to add new content and streamline the gaming experience. As a result, keeping up to date with the game can take up a lot of your precious smartphone storage space, but this...
News 30 Year Old Point-And-Click Adventure Shadowgate Is Being Revamped For Switch
With a refined interface and new creative direction
Abstraction Games has revealed that the classic adventure game Shadowgate, originally released back in 1987 for the Apple Macintosh, will be re-imagined for the Switch this fall. The game is one of the original titles found within the popular MacVenture series, going on to appear on systems such...
News Liquid Media Acquires Acclaim Entertainment Video Game Properties
Retro revival
Candian Studio, Liquid Media Group, has reportedly acquired the rights to 65 Acclaim Entertainment video game properties for $1 million. The fellow Canadian company, Throwback Entertainment, originally bought the collection of titles from Acclaim after its collapse in 2004. Website Geekwire has published the full list of properties...
News Subdivision Infinity DX Is A 3D "Next-Gen" Sci-Fi Space Shooter Headed To Nintendo Switch
An "action-packed journey"
Blowfish Studios has revealed Subdivision Infinity DX, an "immersive and pulse-pounding" sci-fi 3D space shooter which acts as a deluxe edition of the game's original release on smartphones. The new release will blast its way onto Nintendo Switch in "early 2019". The game sees you stepping into the cockpit of an...
News Sequel To Minecraft Doesn't "Make Sense" According To Microsoft's Helen Chiang
It would fracture the community
When games are successful, naturally sequels are expected. The insanely popular Minecraft appears to be taking a different approach. When Microsoft forked out a whopping $2.5 billion for the franchise in 2014, analysts expected the company would quickly churn out a sequel to make it a worthwhile transaction. It's now...
Reminder Luigi's Original Spooky Adventure Arrives On 3DS This Month
The GameCube classic returns
This month is another hectic period for the Nintendo Switch, with 11 amazing new games releasing on the platform. Still, that doesn't mean you should overlook what's coming to the 3DS. Nintendo will be releasing its modern classic, Luigi's Mansion, next week in North America. The game was originally released as a launch...
News Project Highrise: Architect’s Edition Is Building Towards A Release On Switch This Month
Slightly later in North America
Kalypso Media and SomaSim have revealed a finalised a release date for the upcoming Project Highrise: Architect’s Edition on Nintendo Switch. Luckily, it turns out that we don't have long to wait. Originally released on PC back in 2016, Project Highrise leaves every single decision with you, the player. As an...
News New Research Tasks Now Live In Pokémon GO With Suicune As The Star Prize
Shiny Krabby available, too
Now that October is well and truly underway, a new batch of Field Research tasks have become available in Pokémon GO, giving players another chance to get their hands on the elusive legendary Pokémon Suicune. Following the usual setup put in place over the last few months, Suicune can now be obtained by working towards...
Random Davide Soliani Shares Images Of One-Of-A-Kind Rabbid Mario LEGO Figure
And we instantly want a whole set
It's now been over a year since we first got our hands on Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle, but the title still stands out as being one of our favourite games to grace the console. As such, we thought we'd share these images of a LEGO Rabbid Mario figure, spreading its joy across the internet far and wide. The...
News Upcoming Switch Platformer Double Cross Delayed Until 2019, Brand New Trailer Revealed
"Due to an interdimensional attack"
Indie developer 13AM Games - the studio behind Runbow - has revealed that its upcoming action-adventure platformer Double Cross has been delayed until January 2019. Originally set to launch in Q3 this year, the game's delay has apparently been caused by "an interdimensional attack", which we're sure translates...
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News Nintendo Switch Is About To Get Its First VR-Style Headset, But There's A Catch
"Compatible with all current games"
The very idea of Nintendo Switch having a VR headset - and VR games to use with it, of course - has been a rather hot topic for debate over the console's relatively short time on the market; many have expressed a desire to see it happen despite several issues that immediately spring to mind, and some have even...
Review Dragon Ball FighterZ - A Stunning Switch Port That Will Leave You Breathless
What you Super Saiyan?
Nine months after release on competing platforms, Dragon Ball FighterZ has finally made its way to Switch. Back in January, when our sister site Push Square reviewed the original release, they gave it a glowing 9/10 score, and for good reason. Even by PlayStation 4 standards, FighterZ is breathtaking. So, how does one of...
Review Mega Man 11 - A Glorious Return To Form For One Of Gaming's Greatest Heroes
Return of the king
It’s been a long time since we’ve seen Mega Man in action. 2010’s retro revival Mega Man 10 was the last time the Blue Bomber received a new release, with Capcom being seemingly hesitant to give the character a spotlight after the very public departure of Keiji Inafune, the iconic designer of the robotic hero. Since the...
Review SEGA AGES Sonic The Hedgehog - Feel The Need For Speed (Yet Again) On Switch
But how many versions do you really need?
If you're a gamer of a certain age, then you're bound to have played the original Sonic the Hedgehog. Even if you weren't a Mega Drive / Genesis owner back in the day, the Blue Blur's blistering debut has been ported to a wide range of Nintendo systems over the years, including GameCube, Game Boy Advance,...
Guide Upcoming Nintendo Switch Games And Accessories For October And November 2018
Do a barrel roll!
Wow, the year is passing by quickly and the Nintendo Switch library seems to get better with each passing month. September saw the release of the rather lovely Nintendo Labo Toy-Con 03: Vehicle Kit, FIFA 19, Xenoblade Chronicles 2: Torna and many other delights. So, what's on the horizon for Nintendo Switch fans, then? We've...
Random Nintendo Is Now Refusing To Offer Stock To Amazon France After Disagreements
French buyers must look elsewhere
It would appear that Nintendo has refused future stock shipments to Amazon France following a number of disagreements over product pricing, meaning customers must now buy their Switch consoles from third-party sellers or shop elsewhere. The French retailer no longer has any stock of the Switch in any variant...
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Prior to the release of Dragon Ball FighterZ on Nintendo Switch, Bandai Namco revealed pre-orders would come with a bonus code to download Dragon Ball Z: Super Butoden from the eShop. Bamco followed this up by confirming the 1993 Super Nintendo game would remain a pre-order exclusive. In a surprise move, Bandai Namco Brazil is now...
News The Walking Dead Season Pass No Longer Available To Purchase From Switch eShop
Telltale working on a solution
Following Telltale's announcement of mass layoffs, The Walking Dead: The Final Season was pulled from multiple digital stores. Despite only being part-way through the season, Telltale asked the online stores to prevent customers from purchasing the full season pass. This applied to every platform except the Nintendo...
News Pokémon The Movie: The Power Of Us Will Hit UK Cinemas In November And December
Gotta watch it all
Pokémon The Movie: The Power Of Us, the latest movie in the anime franchise, is set to appear in UK cinemas later this year. The movie, which tells a new story of Ash and Pikachu as they team up with a whole range of characters to face unique challenges and thrilling Pokémon battles, was originally released in Japan in July...
News UK Charts Reveal That Just 1% Of FIFA 19 Sales Were On Switch, Physical Launch Sales Tumble
Valkyria Chronicles 4 debuts at number nine
Figures are now in for the UK gaming charts covering the week ending 29th September, with the new release of FIFA 19 unsurprisingly taking the top spot this time around. The game has sailed right into the top corner at launch, instantly becoming the biggest UK game of 2018 in terms of sales. It overtakes...
Save some hard-earned cash
October's first batch of My Nintendo rewards has arrived in Europe, with the usual splattering of titles across Nintendo 3DS and Wii U being available at discounted prices, as well as a couple of free 3DS themes. As always, you can take advantage of these discounts by simply using the required Gold or Platinum My Nintendo...
News Pokémon: Let’s Go Embarks On Road Trip Across America To Celebrate Release
Pokémon GO joins the fun
From now until November 16th, Nintendo and The Pokémon Company are taking Pokémon: Let’s Go, Pikachu! and Let’s Go, Eevee! on a road trip around the US. The event began on the weekend in Los Angeles and for the next two months, the colorful pop-up tour will visit seven different cities across the country. The finale...
News 'Tis The Season For A New Line Of Nintendo Christmas Sweaters, Pre-Orders Open
"It's Chriiiiistmaaaaassss"
We may well only just be entering October, but that won't even come close to stopping retailers from tempting customers with all sorts of Christmas-themed goodies. If you celebrate the holiday, these new ugly (but actually rather lovely) Christmas sweaters might just be for you. The designs are available at Merchoid, a...
News Image & Form Reconfirms That More SteamWorld Games Are On The Way
Yay!
If you're a fan of SteamWorld Dig, you'll no doubt be beyond pleased to hear that more games set in the SteamWorld universe are very much on the way. The developer behind the series, Image & Form, has today shared a message on its social media accounts to assure fans that their favourite post-apocalyptic steampunk world is safe and sound...
News Kick Into Gear With This New Trailer For Side-Scrolling Beat 'Em Up The TakeOver
Streets of Rage better watch out
The TakeOver - inspired by beat 'em up classics like Final Fight and Streets of Rage - is coming to the Nintendo Switch eShop either later this year or early next year. To kill some
News Nintendo Switch Online Prepaid Cards "Selling Extremely Well", Says Major Japanese Retailer
12 month option most popular
Last month finally saw the launch of Nintendo's shiny new online service, with fans of the company having to pay for their online gaming for the first time. We're still yet to find out how well this service is performing from a Nintendo revenue point of view, but a major Japanese retailer seems to believe that things are...
News Psyonix CEO Wants Unified Rocket League Community, Might Take Time To Implement
Requires substantial cooperation and coordination
When Fortnite on PlayStation 4 was recently made compatible with certain other versions of the game, Psyonix's Vice President of Publishing said there were no immediate announcements regarding Rocket League and recommended c
News Action-Strategy Game Battle Group 2 Will Blast Its Way To Switch Next Week
Take no prisoners
Merge Games has announced that Battle Group 2, an action-strategy title, will be releasing on Nintendo Switch next week. The game puts you in control of an advanced naval fleet assembled as a last resort against a deadly new enemy. You'll be commanding powerful battleships and striking at the heart of this deadly new terrorist...
News Super Hyperactive Ninja Brings Its Coffee-Fueled Action-Platforming To Switch This Month
One for the coffee lovers
Spanish studio, Grimorio of Games, has revealed that it will be bringing its recent action-platformer Super Hyperactive Ninja to Nintendo Switch later this month. Described as a "hardcore platformer", Super Hyperactive Ninja is a 2D experience developed with the likes of speedrunners in mind, or even just those who like to...
News Revisit The Challenge Of Old-School Difficulty With oOo: Ascension, Out On Switch This Week
"Short but ferociously difficult levels"
oOo: Ascension, a fast-paced arcade game created by solo developer Kenny Creanor, arrives on Nintendo Switch later this week. In the game, players must navigate their ship through short but "ferociously difficult" levels in the shortest time possible. The catch is that you'll need to do this without touching...
News Strike Your Best Pose In Puzzle Wall, A Brand New Party-Puzzler Coming To Switch
Hole in the wall
Indie developer Rainy Frog has announced Puzzle Wall for Nintendo Switch, a brand new party-style puzzle game that will arrive later this month. As you can see in the trailer above, Puzzle Wall tasks players with recreating body shapes presented on screen, all in the hopes of successfully making their way through a giant wall that...
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