Review Sid Meier's Civilization VI - Conquer The World On The Move In This Superb Port
Civ on the streets, Civ in the sheets
News - 2018, Week 47
Sunday25th Nov 2018
Video Nintendo's Japanese Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Commercials Make The Game Look Incredible
So close now
Nintendo has done a tremendous job advertising Super Smash Bros. Ultimate prior to the game's release next month. There have been special Direct presentations and even multiple events around the globe where the general public has been able to try out the game before launch. With the majority of information about the title now out in the...
News Final Content Update For Splatoon 2 Will Be Released Next Month
Out of ink
In sad but inevitable news, Nintendo's popular squid-kid Switch shooter Splatoon 2 will be receiving its final content update next month on 5th December. Version 4.3.0 adds a total of eight new weapons. Four of these have already been revealed and include the Ballpoint Splating Nouveau, Nautilus 79, Custom Explosher and the Bloblobber...
News Mario Tennis Aces Serves Up Luma, Pauline And Boom Boom In Early 2019
More bang for your buck
The mid-year Switch release Mario Tennis Aces is serving up a trio of characters early on in 2019. This information was officially revealed in a new Japanese trailer for the game. Luma from Super Mario Galaxy, Pauline (Super Mario Odyssey) and Boom Boom - last sighted in
Covering all bases
Earlier this month, Nintendo secured trademarks for The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks and Mario Vs. Donkey Kong. This
News Jeanne Will Dazzle The Competition In SNK Heroines: Tag Team Frenzy On 13th December
A classic fighter returns
SNK Heroines: Tag Team Frenzy brings together an all-star female cast based on the Japanese company’s extensive history. With this in mind, the next character joining the battle on 13th December as downloadable content is Jeanne from the World Heroes tournament. World Heroes is another classic Neo Geo arcade fighting...
Saturday24th Nov 2018
News Billy Mitchell Live Streams 1,050,100 Point Donkey Kong Game
The Return of the King of Kong
After the apparent fall from grace, 'video game player of the century' Billy Mitchell has been live streaming arcade gameplay sessions of Donkey Kong on Twitch. His latest effort was different from the regular broadcasts. In Billy's own words: While that impressive high score is still not enough to claim the crown...
News Saints Row: The Third Brings The Full Package To Nintendo Switch Next Year
Full of it
The Saints Row series has come under fire on a number of occasions in the past for its edgy gameplay containing violence, drugs and sexual references. While Rockstar's open world series Grand Theft Auto might be the more well-known of the two, make no mistake - this THQ published title is just as rebellious, with some entries in this...
Video Digital Foundry’s Technical Analysis Of Pokémon: Let’s Go Pikachu And Eevee
Paving the way
The Pokémon series has come a long way since the original Game Boy titles were released in Japan in 1996. Each entry has taken gradual steps to improve the overall experience, with plenty of technical advancements along the way. Of course, with Pokémon: Let’s Go, Pikachu! and Let’s Go, Eevee! now out on the Nintendo Switch, the...
Random It Looks Like Soccer Star Cristiano Ronaldo Might Be A Super Mario Odyssey Fan
We'd thrash him at Mario Kart, though
If there's one thing Cristiano Ronaldo will forever be remembered for, it's absolutely that time he wore a Super Mario hat in a random changing room photograph in November 2018. Yes, the football sensation (or soccer for our chums in the US) may well have won five Ballon d'Or awards, scored more goals than...
Video YouTube Content Creators Team Up With Nintendo To Promote Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Changing times
Nintendo has had bumpy relations with content creators over the years. Previously it has restricted live streaming on certain platforms and upped the requirements for its controversial YouTube creators program to match changes on the video website. In general, the Japanese company doesn't have the best reputation when it comes to...
News Kill la Kill Killing It On Switch Next Year
Killing us softly
We've got some unexpected excellent news as Arc System Works has revealed that Kill la Kill: The Game -IF-, its latest venture into the world of anime fighting games, is making the jump to the Nintendo Switch. While there is still no confirmation that this will be released in the West, this news hopefully means we will not have to...
News Prepare For More Shmup Action When Hucast Releases Ghost Blade HD On Switch In 2019
Physical and digital release confirmed
As niche as the shoot 'em up genre might be, on the Switch it’s growing in size by the day. If Ghost Blade HD sounds familiar, that’s because the developer Hucast Games previously released this bullet hell shooter on the Wii U eShop in 2017. The German-based developer has now announced the game will be...
News More Than One Million People Have Now Played Yooka-Laylee
A milestone for the unlikely duo
Yooka-Laylee originally began life as a Kickstarter project and went on to become the fastest video game project to reach the one million dollar mark on the crowd-funding platform. This followed with its eventual release on the Nintendo Switch and multiple other systems in 2017 According to a tweet by the official...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (November 24th)
Here are our picks, but what are yours?
Another Saturday has crept into view, with yet another chance for us to discuss our weekend gaming plans. Just like last week, you can expect plenty of Pokémon entries from Team Nintendo Life this time around, although we also have a healthy dose of competitive online play and even world domination to attend...
Friday23rd Nov 2018
Guide Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu Eevee: How To Get To The Power Plant And Capture Zapdos
Grab yourself a Legendary Pokémon!
If you played Pokémon Red, Blue or Yellow back in the day, you'll know all about the fabled Power Plant. Here, you could capture yourself a level 50 Zapdos, challenge the Elite Four and grab yourself a TM 25. That's some nice little treasures for a short, optional dungeon! The Power Plant makes a welcome return...
News Super Smash Bros. Ultimate's Piranha Plant amiibo Could Cause Some Trouble For Collectors
Pre-orders already selling out in Japan
In what will come as a scary piece of news for avid amiibo figure collectors, it would appear that the upcoming Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Piranha Plant amiibo is rapidly selling out in Japan. Popular Japanese retailers, such as Amazon Japan, have already started to run out of stock of the figure for...
Guide Best Nintendo Switch Black Friday 2018 Deals
Give thanks for these awesome deals
It's that time, once again, when shoppers around the world prepare to brave the crowds in search of bargains. The Black Friday festivities are mostly based in crowded stores, though plenty of deals can also be hunted down online. For gamers, it's often a time of year for stocking up on goodies ahead of the festive...
Review Warframe - A Technical Marvel That Pushes The Boundaries Of Free-To-Play Action On Switch
A remarkable technical feat that defies all logic
Had you come to us earlier in the year and asked us which game Panic Button should port to Nintendo Switch next, Warframe would not have featured anywhere near the top. Not that the game itself isn’t a worthy candidate - on the contrary, it’s become of the most improved and noticeably enhanced...
News Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Faces Massive Online Data Dump
Almost two weeks in advance
With less than two weeks away from launch, it was recently claimed that Super Smash Bros. Ultimate had made broken street date in the form of the physical game. We now have total confirmation that Super Smash Bros. Ultimate has made its way into the wild, as the game data has been dumped online. Among the content dumped...
News It Looks Like An (Unofficial) Game Boy Advance Mini Is On The Way, But It Plays NES Games
Close enough?
While you're probably still clinging onto any remaining hope you might have for an upcoming N64 Classic Mini, you may be intrigued by this little tease for a miniature Game Boy Advance design. Before you get too excited, though, this is absolutely not a real GBA Mini - it's actually a NES game emulator. If you're a regular reader of...
News Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Is The Best Pre-Selling Game Of The Series To Date, And On Switch
Nintendo confirms
In just a couple of weeks' time, on 7th December, a little game called Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is coming out. If you've seen the absolutely monstrous amount of news and coverage surrounding the game so far, you probably won't be all that surprised to hear that it's already starting to break records left, right and centre...
Deals Charge Your Switch On The Go With This Black Friday Power Bank Bargain
Much cheaper than the Switch-branded model
If you're hoping to find a solution for your ever-draining Switch battery, and just so happen to love a good Black Friday deal, then you've certainly come to the right place. Anker's PowerCore 20100 is currently being offered for a very attractive price on Amazon. This device can be used to boost your...
News Bringing Starlink To Switch Was "Technically" Challenging, According To Developer Virtuos
"Ubisoft has very high standards"
During the development of Starlink: Battle for Atlas on Nintendo Switch, Ubisoft Toronto collaborated closely with the Shanghai-based studio Virtuos. Founded in 2004, the developer is previously known for its work on the Switch iterations of Dark Souls: Remastered and L.A. N
News Sega AGES Version Of Out Run Will Be Released Worldwide Early Next Year
Get ready!
A few days ago, we found Out Run would be the next game added to the Sega AGES line on the Switch eShop. As exciting as the news was at the time, there was no mention of a local release. In the latest update, a spokesperson from Sega has told Eurogamer the title will be made available "worldwide" early next year. Given how
News Eiji Aonuma Wants Players To Decide How Breath Of The Wild Connects To Existing Zelda Timeline
No plans to officially link it
The placement of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild within the series' timeline continues to be questioned, even though Nintendo's Japanese website has positioned the Switch release at the very end with no connections to existing time arcs. According to a translation of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild -...
Video We Forced Splatoon 2 Producer Hisashi Nogami To Eat Haggis, And We Regret Nothing
It's Burns Night somewhere
As the Splatoon 2 UK Championship 2018 Grand Final is happening at MCM in Birmingham's NEC this weekend, the producer of the series Hisashi Nogami decided it was worth popping into dear old Blighty to see the whole thing in action. As is the natural course of events whenever a prestigious Japanese developer comes to our...
Random Only 300 Of These Fiorentina-Themed Game Boy Pockets Were Ever Released
Football in your pocket
If you live and breath calcio, you might be fond of the Serie A Italian football side Fiorentina. Even if you just love the global game and are also a fan of Nintendo, you'll probably remember this team's classic 'Nintendo' kit of 1998. To this day, it remains one of the club's most iconic and memorable designs. During this...
Video Horizon Chase Turbo's Getting An All-New Mode On Nintendo Switch
Welcome to the Playground
Following its success on mobile devices and the PlayStation 4, Aquiris Game Studio is bringing its retro-style racing game Horizon Chase to Switch and Xbox One, promising many hours of Out Run-style action. However, this isn't a straight port of the PS4 edition; these new versions of Horizon Chase Turbo will come with an...
Video Get Acquainted With The Three Mage-Sisters, Kirby Star Allies' Next Dream Friends
More free content
Nintendo has shared a brand new trailer to introduce The Three Mage-Sisters, three characters set to appear in Kirby Star Allies as Dream Friends later this month. We first heard about this trio playing a part in the game just a few weeks ago, with Magolor, Taranza and Susie also being shown off in an update trailer, and this...
Watch the trailer here...
Independent games studio Other Tales Interactive has a new Switch game getting nice and crispy in the oven, and its premise has us particularly intrigued. Called Tick Tock: A Tale for Two, the game is a co-op puzzle adventure designed to be played on two devices (cross-platform play is set to be supported so this can be...
Video A History Lesson On Switch Launch Title Snipperclips And Its Developer SFB Games
Switch's surprise launch gem
If you were closely following the Switch and Nintendo as a company around the time of the console's launch back in March 2017, you'll no doubt remember this particular launch title. Sitting amongst the likes of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, Just Dance 2017, and 1-2-Switch was Snipperclips, a unique li
Random Japanese Tennis Star Kei Nishikori Has Been Playing Pokémon: Let's Go In His Downtime
A big fan of the Nintendo Switch
Earlier this year, Nintendo hired the famous Spanish tennis player Rafael Nadal to help promote the release of Mario Tennis Aces on the Switch. We can't help but wonder why the Japanese company didn't also make contact with their very own homegrown talent Kei Nishikori to advertise this release in various regions...
Thursday22nd Nov 2018
Guide Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu Eevee: How To Check IVs And Catch Pokémon With Flawless IVs
Time to grind
If a huge part of the reason you nabbed a copy of Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee! is because you're a mega fan of Pokémon GO, you might feel a little lost as to how to check a Pokémon's IVs. This was infamously tricky in the mobile game too, as you had to use a third party IV tracker to get an accurate result...
Deals Black Friday 2018 Is The Best Time To Pick Up A 400GB Micro SD Card For Your Nintendo Switch
According to science (and camels)
Some people say Black Friday is a load of old rubbish, with many retailers positioning products as great bargains when in actual fact they have been cheaper previously. The amusingly named CamelCamelCamel is a great place to research potential purchases on Amazon, as they keep track of all the price fluctuations...
News People Claim To Already Have Copies Of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Be wary of spoilers
As with other popular games of the past, such as Pokémon X and Y, physical copies of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate may have already made their way into the wild. With the game being prepared for distribution, it is a fact that the physical game will be passed between companies, warehouses and people in the coming weeks. Twitter...
Review Brawlhalla - A Free-To-Play Smash Bros. Rival That Just Might Surprise You
Put 'em up
It’s rather surprising when you get right down to it that more games haven’t aimed to mimic Super Smash Bros. in how it approaches the fighting genre. Traditionally, fighting games are deeply enjoyable once you get to grips with them, but truly engaging when the game requires dozens (if not hundreds) of hours of studying frames,...
News Lots Of The Switch's Biggest Games Have Just Received Huge Black Friday Discounts In Europe
Zelda, Mario, Skyrim and More
Seemingly out of nowhere - although no doubt thanks to Black Friday sales - Nintendo of Europe has slashed the cost of lots of top games on Switch, with customers now able to snag some of the best and biggest titles from the eShop at bargain prices in a new Cyber Deals 2018 event. Seeing Nintendo first-party games drop...
News Wreck It Ralph Just Mysteriously Showed Up In Fortnite
A genius bit of marketing?
Plenty of weird and wonderful things happen in the crazy world of Fortnite on a regular basis, but we've never seen anything quite as odd - and possibly as clever - as this. Regular players of the game will likely be aware of a giant, outdoor movie theatre screen that peacefully sits within Risky Reels. Well, for just the...
Deals The Best Black Friday Nintendo Switch Bundle Has Been Revealed
Switch with Pokemon: Let's Go! Pikachu and Mario Kart for £299
The Black Friday deals are really starting to heat up now. Many eager consumers are waiting to find the best Nintendo Switch bundle deal this Black Friday, this deal from UK based retailer Very might well be as good as it gets this year. For only £299 you'll get a neon Switch (which...
News Nintendo eShop Cyber Deals: Big Savings And Discounts (North America)
Runs from now until November 28th
If you live in North America and intend on picking up a brand new Switch or 3DS this holiday season, how about some digital games to go with it? From now until 28th November, the Nintendo eShop cyber deals promotion is offering up to 50 percent off a selection of games. You can grab CELESTE for 20 percent off or...
News Pokémon: Let's Go Sells 3 Million Copies In First Week, Becomes Fastest-Selling Game On Switch
Pika-ching!
Ever since the very first sales figures for Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee! were unveiled, things have looked pretty good for the latest entries to the series. We first heard that the games had sold 116,000 physical copies in the UK, then we were told that they had sold a whopping
Nintendo Download 22nd November (North America)
Horizon Chase Turbo, This War of Mine, Nidhogg 2!
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: ATV Drift & Tricks...
News Super Mario Odyssey Adds Two New Outfits To Celebrate The Holiday Season
Spend your coins
Nintendo has added a special Santa hat and outfit to Super Mario Odyssey in celebration of the holiday season. The hat will set you back 500 coins and the outfit will cost you a total of 1,000 coins. That's not all, though. If the previous mentioned makeover isn't expensive enough for your liking, how about an 8-bit Mario Cap for a...
"We don’t add or remove any characters during the project"
One of the key elements of any Super Smash Bros. game is the character roster. The balancing and creativity of the roster ensure an enjoyable gameplay experience, the variety of characters draws players into making a purchase, and the usual reveals can drum up more hype ahead of release...
Feature Dark Horse On Creating The Ultimate Companion To The World Of Zelda: Breath Of The Wild
"I played it like an archaeologist"
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild was perhaps the perfect launch title for Switch; not only is it a critically-acclaimed classic in its own right, but it also took the beloved series in an exciting new direction, something which could also be said about the Switch itself, thanks to its unique hybrid nature...
Random Man Shares Emotional Globe-Spanning Journey With Snorlax Plush After Buying It While Drunk
"Please help me, I ordered this large boi when I was drunk"
Loving and playing video games can be an expensive hobby - not just thanks to the games and hardware themselves, but also thanks to the avalanche of extra toys, figures, and merchandise that are produced as a result. Most of us will have experienced a desire to purchase the odd extravagant...
News Psikyo Collection Vol. 3 Announced For Switch, Another Four Arcade Shooters Included
Four games, one physical package
Arc System Works Asia has revealed Psikyo Collection Vol. 3 for Nintendo Switch, continuing the recent trend of physical arcade shooter collections for the console. Today actually sees the release of Psikyo Collection Vol. 2 with English language support, but that hasn't stopped the publisher from excitedly sharing...
Review Ms. Splosion Man - This Indie Darling Remains Explosive On Switch
Kiss Kiss, Bang Bang
As bizarre a notion it might seem now, once upon a time Microsoft was the home of burgeoning indie talent. Xbox Live Arcade brought countless hits and GOTY contenders, and helped the Big M foster some remarkable partnerships and exclusives as a result. Twisted Pixel was one such studio and one of its biggest hits, 2009’s...
Nintendo Download 22nd November (Europe)
Warframe! Moto Racer 4! Storm Boy!
The latest Nintendo Download update for Europe has arrived (not quite on time), 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: Bendy and the Ink...
Exciting times ahead
Niantic has just announced a small avalanche of news for Pokémon GO, introducing a feature which fans have been desperate for for some time, and celebrating the success of this year's Community Day events in style. First up, the news so many have been waiting for: your Pokémon storage can now hold up to 2,000 of the lovely...
Wednesday21st Nov 2018
Feature Remembering Zelda: Ocarina of Time, 20 Years Later
A story of the best game ever made
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time turns 20 years old today. It's older than this site; in fact, it's older than most gaming sites. Despite its age, Ocarina's influence can be found in games big and small to this day. It's also still the highest rated game of all time according to Metacritic. It's still an...
Thursday22nd Nov 2018
News You Can Download The Katamari Damacy Reroll Demo Right Now From The Japanese Switch eShop
English language supported
Earlier in November, Bandai Namco confirmed it would be releasing Katamari Damacy Reroll on 7th December - the same day as the highly anticipated release of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate on the Nintendo Switch. Alongside this announcement was the reveal a
News Explore The Dungeons And Horrors Of Crimson Keep, A New Action RPG Hitting Switch Next Week
With a first-person point of view
Merge Games has revealed that action RPG Crimson Keep will be fighting its way to Switch next week, launching for the system on Thursday 29th November. The game is actually described as a "rogue-like, first-person, action RPG", where players are banished to the dungeons below the destroyed village of Larkstead...
Random The Famous Basketball From The Front Cover Of NBA Jam Is Actually Real
But how is it not on fire?
The famous arcade basketball game NBA Jam was originally released by Midway in 1993 and made available on the Super Nintendo the year after. Anyone who played it will no doubt remember the game's cover art depicting a basketball exploding through a paper-like banner. For those who didn't know, this wasn't a CGI render or...
News Warborn Will Bring Anime-Inspired Turn-Based Strategy To Switch In 2019
New gameplay trailer revealed
Raredrop Games has launched a brand new gameplay trailer to give us a good look at Warborn, an upcoming turn-based strategy game headed to Switch next year. The game takes inspiration from '90s anime shows, with players commanding a strike force of giant mecha in strategic battles. You'll need to issue commands to your...
News Gear.Club Unlimited Developer Striving To Make Sequel A "Far More Realistic Game" On Switch
"We listened to what players had to say"
If there's one type of game the Switch needs more of, it's racing titles. While Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is arguably the only racer you need on Nintendo's hybrid device, if you're looking for something that can provide a more authentic racing experience, the options are few and far. With arcade racers like Need...
News Chinese Bureau Receives Plaque From Nintendo For Enforcing Copyright Laws
A job well done
Nintendo is serious about protecting its intellectual properties. Recently, the Japanese company has cracked down on trademark and copyright infringement in different locations around the globe. In an attempt to spread the message far and wide, it has now awarded a plaque to the Shenzhen Bureau for "protecting copyrights" and the...
Wednesday21st Nov 2018
Random Official Legend Of Zelda Art Shows Link In A Revealing New Light
NSFW?
For most Nintendo fans, seeing the slightest glimpse of Link is enough to instantly recognise one of our favourite heroes. The Legend of Zelda protagonist is famous for his green (or blue) tunic, his (now old) pointy hat, his Master Sword, and even those familiar grunts and "hyah" noises, but we've never seen him quite like this before. Yes,...
Like, never ever
As we've already covered, the only way to get the legendary Pokémon Mew in Pokémon: Let’s Go is to buy the Poké Ball Plus device (brand new, we should add) and transfer the 'mon contained within. It's important to remember that this is very much a one-time deal; o
News The Eevee Tamagotchi Will Feature A New Evolution For The Popular Pokémon
Edit: Actually it won't
Edit: We've now been told by our Pokémon expert Joe Merrick that reports that this special Tamagotchi will feature an exclusive new evolution are actually incorrect: Original Story: Not so long ago, we reported on rumours that the unthinkable was about to happen - two '90s icons, Pokémon and Tamagotchi, were joining...
News Chris Seavor Reveals He's Working On A Spiritual Successor To Conker's Bad Fur Day
"But don't expect an anthropomorphic squirrel"
Former Rare staffer Chris Seavor is someone that Nintendo Life fans should hopefully be pretty familiar with; not only was he the creative force behind the seminal N64 title Conker's Bad Fur Day, but - along with fellow Rare alumni Shawn Pile at Gory Detail - he's also spent the past few years working...
Random Japanese Man Named Miyamoto Arrested For Selling Modded Super Famicom Mini
No, not that one
A 39-year-old man located in Japan has been arrested by police for selling modded Super Famicom Classic Mini consoles to three individuals in online net auctions. According to a report by Asahi via Nintendo Soup, the man added a total of five games to each of the modified systems and then resold them for approximately 61,500 yen...
News Pokémon: Let's Go Absolutely Smashes It In The Japanese Charts, Switch Console Sales Skyrocket
Not a bad week at all
Japanese chart figures are now in for 12th November - 18th November, unsurprisingly revealing that Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee! have snagged top spot without any concern from rival games. The Switch has also seen a hugely significant boost in sales as a result. The new entries into the Pokémon franchise...
Soapbox Don't Listen To The Pokémon: Let’s Go Haters - The Game Has Definitely Found Its Audience
Serebii's Joe Merrick looks at the facts
Soapbox features enable our individual writers to voice their own opinions on hot topics, opinions that may not necessarily be the voice of the site. In this piece, Serebii owner and Nintendo Life contributor Joe Merrick finally addresses the topic of Pokémon: Let's Go sales figures... Pokémon Let’s Go...
Gallery Surprise, 8BitDo's N30 Pro 2 Is Another Must-Have Switch Controller
Now with motion control and vibration!
With the likes of the SN30 and SN30 Pro - as well as DIY kits - 8BitDo is responsible for some of the best third-party controller options for Nintendo fans, and this year has updated its wildly popular
Review Astebreed - A Fast-Paced Blaster Which Survives The Transition To Switch Mostly Intact
The old breed
By now, we’ve learned to accept that fact a good proportion of the ports on Nintendo Switch are games that released elsewhere years ago. Sure, it often feels like a late-to-the-party cash-in at times, but there are plenty of Switch owners who have likely never played these games previously, having only owned Nintendo-made hardware...
Reminder Free-To-Play Sci-Fi Shooter Warframe Is Now Available On The Switch eShop
Become a space ninja today
After a few minor hiccups going live, the third-person free-to-play title Warframe is now out on the Nintendo Switch. This version of the game has been handled by port experts Panic Button and was originally developed and published by Canada's Digital Extremes. It originally started out life on PC in 2013. Much like other...
News Out Run Is The Next Sega AGES Title Racing Onto The Switch eShop
No word on a local release
In exciting news, Sega has confirmed the 3D driving game Out Run will be joining the Sega AGES line on the Japanese eShop before the end of the year. Unfortunately, there was no mention of the release date and price, or if the game will also make its way across to the west before the end of 2018 Based on the 1986 arcade...
News Check Out Thai Martial Artist Tony Jaa In Capcom's Upcoming Monster Hunter Movie
Could probably bring down a beast with his fists
Whether you're open to the idea of it or not, a live-action movie based on Capcom's insanely popular video game franchise Monster Hunter is currently in the works. So far we've got glimpses of multiple characters from the movie and even some
News Sakurai Describes The Creation Of Each Smash Bros. Game As A "Miracle"
And we'd have to agree
Whether you're the world's biggest Super Smash Bros. fan, or someone who doesn't have the slightest clue what's happening when watching its manic action, it's easy to agree that the design and development that goes into each title in the series is pretty phenomenal. Some might even go as far as to call it a "miracle" and, as...
Deals Get A Black Friday Bargain At The Nintendo UK Store This Year
New Nintendo 2DS XL + 3 Games for £129.99
Unless you've been living in a cave for the past week, you'll no doubt be aware that it is Black Friday in a couple of days. Many retailers have been doing the deals early of course and the Official Nintendo UK Store is no exception. Here are the lovely Black Friday deals which they have on offer starting...
News The Messenger's New Game+ Update Is Now Live, Quality Of Life Improvements Also Added
Get updating!
The Messenger has now received the promised 'Messenger+' update, adding a New Game+ option and a nice little selection of quality of life improvements. We've got all the details you need down below. Earlier this month, developer Sabotage confirmed that the update would be hitting at some point in November, letting us know that the...
Which are worth a look?
Those of you who have been visiting Nintendo Life since the days of the Wii and Wii U will have no doubt noticed that we're struggling to cover all of the content that hits the eShop each week. While we used to review every single game that arrived on the Wii U and 3DS, the avalanche of games coming to Switch means we simply...
Hands On Digging Deep Into The Weird And Wonderful World Of The Unlikely Legend Of Rusty Pup
Dog days
First impressions are important, and The Unlikely Legend of Rusty Pup wastes no time in underlining how refreshingly unique it is. This mechanical puzzle-platform game – which was originally slated for the Wii U and 3DS but is now on the way to the Switch – has been developed over the past four years by UK studio Gory Detail, which is...
News The Switch Is About To Get Its Next "Hardcore" Platformer In Dexteritrip
"Frenetic, hardcore and minimalist"
Dexteritrip launches on Nintendo Switch next week, bringing a dollop of fast-paced action platforming to the console which looks set to give you a meaty challenge. The game has been described as a "frenetic, hardcore and minimalist" platformer in which your gaming skills will be constantly put to the test...
News Beholder: Complete Edition Brings Its Award-Winning Spy Simulation To Switch
With DLC included
Curve Digital has announced that Warm Lamp Games' award-winning game Beholder: Complete Edition will be sneaking onto a Switch near you next month. Already released on PS4, Xbox One and PC, Beholder puts you in the shoes of Carl, a state-installed manager of an apartment building. Your goal is to simply spy on your tenants, hoping...
Tuesday20th Nov 2018
Review Sid Meier's Civilization VI - Conquer The World On The Move In This Superb Port
Civ on the streets, Civ in the sheets
The world’s premiere 4X strategy game has finally landed on Switch! It promises the real deal – the full Civilization VI experience – distilled to handheld form, and it’s a relief to report that Aspyr has done a fine job squeezing Firaxis’ game onto the hybrid console. Beyond a few small issues, it...
News Nintendo Switch System Update 6.2.0 Is Now Available
Sweet stability
As we're now in November, Nintendo has rolled out a new system update for the Nintendo Switch. According to the official support site, version 6.2.0 continues to enhance the overall stability of the console in an attempt to one day make it as stable as the beloved 3DS. Below is the official changelog: General system stability...
News Super Smash Bros. Ultimate's World Of Light Mode Will Not Include Co-Op
One against the world
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate's new adventure mode, World of Light, looks to be a wonderful addition to a fantastic game, based on what we recently got to play in our hands on. With so much content crammed into this mode, it's sure to be a wonderful experience, and one that will keep us glued to our Switch consoles for ages...
Video Family Guy Pays Respect To GoldenEye 007 On N64 With Suprisingly Accurate Skit
"Almost James Bond"
Rare's 1997 Nintendo 64 release GoldenEye 007 is considered as one of the greatest games of all-time. Not only did it provide Nintendo fans of this era with mature-themed gameplay, but it also gave the FPS genre on consoles some much-needed recognition. It was so influential, it spawned its own PC mod and has basically become...
Video Pokémon's Switch Debut Predictably Results In A Much Prettier Cast
3DS to Switch is quite a leap
Pokémon has come a long way from its inception on the original Game Boy. Gone are the days of black and white pixels on a green screen. Since we saw those rough-looking 3D Pokémon in Pokémon Snap, we've had to wait until 2013 to play a main series Pokémon game in proper 3D. Now, a new graphical dawn has begun...
Only 50 up for grabs
Unless you began collecting Smash amiibo when the original Wii U and 3DS versions were released a number of years ago, the task of collecting every single one featured in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate will no doubt be quite the challenge. With this in mind, there's one special storage box that could save any self-respecting Smash...
Make the Switch today
Here's an interesting video that is sure to fuel rumours about a possible Switch revision. Nintendo's American YouTube account has uploaded a step-by-step video walkthrough explaining how users can transfer data from one Switch to another and also format their system in preparation for trade-in or sale. The safe bet is this...
A slump in sales
The French-based publisher Ubisoft has provided ongoing support for the Switch, courtesy of special collaborations bringing together its own franchises and Nintendo's famous IP. Despite Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle becoming the highest selling third-party game on the system and shifting more than two million copies, the ov
Review Collidalot - Top-Down Melee Combat That Deserves A Place In Your Couch-Play Rotation
Bump and grind
Collidalot is one of those games that screenshots rarely do justice. Not because it’s particularly striking to look at, but because still images simply fail to capture the sheer chaos and intensity of its vehicular showdowns. Even a trailer fails to do the job. This is a game you really need to play with friends, bunched up in front...
Video Seven Minutes Of Smash Bros. Ultimate Footage To Tide You Over Until The Big Release
Not long to go now
The hype for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is almost at breaking point with less than one month to go until the game’s release. Now that we’ve seen all the fighters in action and have been given the rundown about what exactly the game has to offer in the recent Smash Direct, all that’s left to do is count down the days until...
News Saboteur! And Its Sequel Receiving A Physical Makeover On Nintendo Switch
A double dose of ninja action
As the video game industry moves towards an all-digital future, a handful of companies have begun to specialise in physical video game distribution. It's got to the point where even the smallest digital titles are now being released in physical form. The 1985 8-bit stealth action-adventure game Saboteur! - a 200MB...
News Kadowaka Shoten Set To Release Kirby Hidden Art Scratch Book
Only in Japan, of course
Kirby has been receiving a lot of attention this year, from the return of the Kirby Café in Tokyo, to a seemingly endless flow of free DLC for Kirby Star Allies and even a special focus in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. His spotlight continues to shine, although only in Japan this time. Next month, Kadokawa Shoten will be...
Back from the dead
Following Telltale's demise, some of its existing projects continue to live on through Skybound Games. The company recently issued an update on its website, revealing "a ton" of logistical and legal issues have finally been sorted out and development on The Walking Dead: The Final Season has officially started up again. Here's the...
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News People Are Review-Bombing Pokémon: Let's Go Across Major Sites, Amazon Japan Blocks User Scores
A sad state of affairs
The latest entries into the Pokémon franchise, Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!, made their way to Nintendo Switch at the end of last week, generating a lot of praise from critics (ourselves included) and performing relatively well in terms of early sales
Guide Can't Connect Pokémon GO To Pokémon: Let's Go On Switch? Try This Simple Fix
Connect 'em all
One of the most notable elements of Pokémon: Let's Go on Switch is the fact that it offers connectivity with Pokémon GO, the smartphone title has is played by millions upon millions of people every day. However, getting the two games to connect with one another is proving to be something of a sticking point for some players. Three...
Guide Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu Eevee: How To Catch Shiny Pokémon With Catch Combos
Catch the very best
Chaining successful captures and defeats has been a thing in Pokémon since Diamond & Pearl with the PokéRadar item, but Pokémon Let’s Go, Pikachu! & Let’s Go, Eevee! have brought it back to the forefront, with the whole system being made crystal-clear via the new Catch Combo mechanic. As there are no 'wild'...
Hardware Review Flip Grip: The Dream Peripheral For Shmup Addicts
Going sideways
While the Switch's hybrid nature and versatile Joy-Con controllers are key selling points for many owners, for a special sub-set of players the console's real hidden weapon is the fact that it can be used in portrait mode and therefore provide the perfect platform for classic vertically-scrolling shooters – of which there are plenty...
News Unlocking All Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Fighters Should Only Take A Couple Of Hours
Time to kill?
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate has a massive roster, but you won't be able to access all fighters from the start. A Nintendo spokesperson has given us some insight into how long it should take to unlock all fighters, and it's not all bad news. After speaking with a spokesperson during our hands-on coverage, we were told that players...
Review World of Final Fantasy Maxima - A Gentle Introduction To The Legendary RPG Series
Pretty honking good
Final Fantasy is a name that’s become synonymous with the JRPG genre; over the decades there have been dozens of mainline releases and spinoffs that iterate on the tried-and-true formula in unique ways. The latest entry in the numbered franchise—Final Fantasy XV—was a bit of a departure for the series, marking the first...
116,000 physical copies sold
The latest Nintendo Switch releases Pokémon: Let’s Go, Pikachu! and Let’s Go, Eevee! appear to have performed reasonably well in the UK charts. According to sales data, Pikachu is the most popular version of the game locally, taking out fourth place, with Eevee following in the sixth spot. These combined sales...
Guide How To Transfer Pokémon From Pokémon GO To Pokémon: Let's Go On Nintendo Switch
What are you waiting for?!
Niantic has made no secret of the fact you can connect Pokémon GO to Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!, allowing you to transfer your favourite monsters between your phone and Nintendo Switch. There are numerous benefits for doing this, like earning bonus XP and Candy, the Mystery Box item, and to see...
Hands On What We Learned From Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Near-Final Preview Build
New details on World of Light, Spirit Board and more
At the time of writing, we’re mere weeks away from Nintendo’s most hotly-anticipated game of the year: Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. With the game’s final direct having aired a few weeks ago, many were left wanting to know more about the game’s particulars, especially with regard to the...
News Palutena's Guidance To Return In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
New dialogue for new fighters
While we here at Nintendo Life have already shared our thoughts on our hands on experience playing Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, our friends over at GameXplain have a few additional treats to share with us. One such treat is the confirmation of
News Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Will Apparently Only Include Two Final Fantasy Songs
Possibly no Square Enix spirits
Nobody can deny that Final Fantasy contains some of the best music in gaming history. Unfortunately, it seems that no new songs from its strong line up will be making it into Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. There is the possibility additional tracks could be unlocked through gameplay, but for now, we're only looking at...
News Starlink: Battle For Atlas Starter Pack Sees Huge Price Drop Across UK And US
Go! Go! Go!
If you didn't grab yourself a Starlink: Battle for Atlas bundle when it launched on Switch last month, sitting firmly on your metaphorical fence of uncertainty, now might be the best time to swoop in and snag your very own Starter Pack. The physical release, which includes the game itself, that lovely Arwing, two pilots (including Fox),...
News Adorable Hollow Knight Plush Bundle Now Available Despite Physical Version Cancellation
Well that's just the cutest
Earlier this month, we reported on the sad confirmation that Hollow Knight would no longer be receiving a physical edition. While physical collectors and fans of the game were no doubt upset to see the version cancelled, a new bundle has now appeared which is possibly even more alluring. Yes, Best Buy is now offering a...
News Bandai Namco Announces Super Robot Wars T For Switch, Included Anime Franchises Revealed
Revealed during a livestream
Bandai Namco has revealed that Super Robot Wars T is headed to Nintendo Switch. The game is currently in development and is scheduled for release in 2019. Super Robot Wars T is the latest entry to the Super Robot Wars series - a tactical RPG franchise which focuses on a huge crossovers between various different mecha...
Review Sky Force Anniversary - A Fun Shooter That's Perhaps Surplus To Requirements On Switch
Grind 'em up
The Sky Force series began on mobile before moving on to more traditional games machines, with Sky Force Anniversary arriving on a number of systems (including the Wii U) not so long ago. Now it comes to Switch, providing its blend of fun and grinding as you blast through a number of levels, replaying them many times over to meet the...
News Development For Switch Anti-Grav Racer Redout Close To Completion
Racing ahead
With no signs of a new F-Zero game on the horizon, the upcoming anti-gravity racer Redout looks to be a promising alternative. After experiencing multiple delays on its way to Switch, the title was finally rated by the ESRB in September. So, what's the current status on development? Speaking on Fra
News Switch Gets A Major Retail Boost In The UK Thanks To Pokémon: Let's Go Success
A huge week for UK retail gaming
With Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee! generating a total of 116,000 physical sales in the UK between them at launch, it's not too surprising to learn that they had a major impact on the UK charts this week. The games actually enter the charts at number four and number six respectively, although, had...
Video Learn Obscure Facts About The Pokémon Game Series
Gotta watch it all
Now that Pokémon: Let’s Go, Pikachu! and Let’s Go, Eevee! are available in-store and online, Did You Know Gaming has released a new video about the history, secrets and easter eggs found in the long-running video game series over the years. The ten-minute clip reflects on many of the past games while addressing topics such...
News Watch Your Opponent's Screen In Screencheat: Unplugged, A Multiplayer FPS Headed To Switch
Cheat your way to victory
Melbourne-based indie developer Samurai Punk has revealed Screencheat: Unplugged for Nintendo Switch, a "fully remastered and revamped version" of the game which hit Steam a few years ago. The game is a chaotic, party-style, split-screen, first-person shooter where everyone is invisible, forcing players to peek at each...
News V-Rally 4 Drifts Onto Switch Next Month In Europe, North America Will Have To Wait
Them's the brakes
Bigben and Kylotonn Racing Games have now announced the release date for V-Rally 4 on Nintendo Switch. The game is set to launch in Europe on 13th December, and will be catching up in North America on 5th February next year. If you're not up to speed on your V-Rally knowledge, the release trailer above (which was actually shared...
News Waku Waku Sweets Brings Cooking Sim Joy To Nintendo Switch This Week
Over 100 recipes to master
Cooking simulation game Waku Waku Sweets will bring its delectable delights to Nintendo Switch this week, it has been revealed. The trailer above gives us a good look at what you can expect to see and do, with players taking on the role of the aptly named Lime to cook up various treats. Using Joy-Con motion controls,...
News Sales Success Of A Case Of Distrust On Switch Surprised The Game's Creator
As good as a second launch
Ben Wander, the individual behind the narrative mystery game A Case Of Distrust, recently spoke to Engadget about the overall success of his game on the Switch eShop. While no exact sales figures were provided, Wander said the consumer reaction to this particular version surprised him and essentially described it as a...
News Vertical Shoot 'Em Up Aleste Set To Make A Comeback Next Year, Switch Version A Possibility
Celebrating its 30th anniversary
Japanese developer M2 has revealed that a brand new game in the Aleste series is on the way. The game is set to launch in Japan next year. Originally launching for the Master System back in 1988, Aleste is a vertically-scrolling arcade shoot 'em up which saw a number of releases in the late '80s to early '90s. The...
News Bandai Namco Brings Highschool Tank Warfare To Switch Next Year
Japan only, for now
Bandai Namco will be releasing Girls und Panzer: Dream Tank Match DX on the Switch in Japan next year. The game stems from the bizarre 2012 anime and film series about a group of high school girls who engage in tank warfare as a sport. This is an enhanced version of the PlayStation 4 title and adds new tanks and characters from...
Video Away: Journey To The Unexpected Gets A Brand New Gameplay Trailer
Arrives on Switch Q1 2019
Away: Journey to the Unexpected was first teased way back when the Switch was first launching into the world, being listed in an infographic which aimed to show a selection of indie games heading to the console in 2017. Now, though, we've been treated to a brand new trailer to show off some of the title's gameplay. Check it...
News Challenging Puzzle-Shooter Solar Flux Blasts Its Way Onto Switch Next Month
"Simple to play but with immense depth"
Indie developer Firebrand Games has announced that its puzzle-shooter game Solar Flux is soaring towards a release on Nintendo Switch. It'll arrive on 11th December. Originally launching on Steam and mobile devices, Solar Flux lets players take on the role of a ship tasked with reigniting the cores of stars...
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