Guide Pokémon Let’s Go Candy - How To Use It To Get The Most Powerful Pokémon
You will learn to fear our level 5 Pidgey
Review SEGA Mega Drive Classics - A Welcome Stroll Down Memory Lane
Sonic! Golden Axe! Phantasy Star! Streets of Rage!
Standard definition Groose it is!
News - 2018, Week 48
Sunday2nd Dec 2018
News The Mobile Phone Equivalent Of Dark Souls Is Making Its Way Across To The Switch
Introducing Animus
If the trailer above reminds you of the Dark Souls series by Bandai Namco, that's because it's basically the unofficial mobile equivalent. Originally released across multiple smartphone digital stores last year for a small sum, Animus: Stand Alone by Tenbirds is now making its way across t
News Unlock Pikachu And Eevee Spirits In Smash Bros. Ultimate With Your Pokémon: Let's Go Save Data
Get some special support
If you're looking forward to giving your fighters a boost in battle with hundreds of spirits when Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is finally released on the Switch, Nintendo Australia's Twitter account has shared a fun fact revealing how you can acquire two of them sooner rather than later. If you have save data for
A never-ending cycle
As 2018 winds down, Nintendo is still busy registering trademarks like there's no tomorrow. A week after the Japanese company secured smartphone-related trademarks for Kirby's Dream Land, Art Academy and
Feature Nintendo Life eShop Selects - November 2018
November's best Switch eShop games!
With November now well and truly behind us, it's time to look back at the wonderful selection of digital delights that graced the Switch over the last 30 days. Once again, Team Nintendo Life has been passionately squabbling amongst ourselves to vote for our eShop games of the month, all in an effort to bring you a...
Video Obscure Mario Facts You Probably Didn't Know About
No, really
If you thought you already knew everything about Mario, perhaps you should watch the above video first. Did You Know Gaming has managed to compile 10 minutes of obscure Mario facts you probably had no idea about. For example, during the Super Famicom era, Nintendo experimented with digital magazine publishing. Despite being officially...
Peaking at the right time
As the holiday season is now underway, Nintendo's television advertising within the US has steadily increased. According to GamesBeat and its partner iSpot.tv - a real-time television ad measurement company - Nintendo was the second highest most-seen video game industry brand from 16th October through to 15th November...
Saturday1st Dec 2018
Guide Upcoming Nintendo Switch Games And Accessories For December And January 2018
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate and lots more!
2018 has been an amazing year for the Nintendo Switch, every month this year we've seen some decent new games, with the addition of the fiendish Diablo III: Eternal Collection and the adorable Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee! last month, there really is something for everyone. So, what's on...
News Chucklefish Confirms Stardew Valley's Multiplayer Update For Nintendo Switch Is On The Way
Still waiting on a solid release date
Stardew Valley has sold tremendously well across all platforms including the Nintendo Switch. On the eShop it continues to be one of the most popular titles to download. If you've been eager to join a friend for some multiplayer action in the Switch version of Stardew, the game's publisher Chucklefish has...
Review Super Hydorah - New Ideas Meet Old-School Gameplay In This Superb Indie Effort
Much more than a tribute act
Dedicated 2D shoot 'em up fans might represent a small subset of Switch owners, but they've been pretty well catered for. There's a growing roster of brilliant Neo Geo shmups like Aero Fighters 2 for them to call upon, and just recently they were given the rather splendid R-Type Dimensions EX. It's to the latter series,...
News Campo Santo Releases Firewatch On Switch eShop Later This Month
Pack your hiking gear
Campo Santo's award-winning 2016 title Firewatch will make its way across to the Nintendo Switch before the end of this year. Following the developer's co-founder saying how close the Switch version was to release in November, the studio has now locked in 17th December as the official launch date. In the Twitter announcement,...
News Limited Run Announces Shantae And The Pirate's Curse Physical Edition For Switch
Pre-orders go live on 7th December
It appears WayForward's Switch eShop release Shantae and the Pirate’s Curse will be receiving a physical makeover. In exciting news, Limited Run Games has announced pre-orders will go live next week on 7th December - the same day as the launch of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. There'll also be a "treasure-filled"...
News Listen To The Music From Pokémon: Let's Go Pikachu And Eevee With This Official Soundtrack
Out now
One of the most memorable aspects of the Pokémon game series over the years has been the catchy soundtrack. The latest entries - Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee! - modernises the iconic tunes originally composed by Junichi Masuda in 1996. If you would like to listen to the music in the latest Pokémon games on the Nintendo...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (December 1st)
Here are our picks, but what are yours?
Yet another week has just flown by and we now find ourselves in the bitterly cold month of December (unless you're one of the lucky ones enjoying the warmth of summer in Australia). As it's the weekend, Team Nintendo Life has got together once again to talk about which games we'll be enjoying over the next few...
News Physical Edition Of Steredenn: Binary Stars Goes On Sale Next Week, Only 3,000 Copies Available
More from Super Rare Games
It's hard to believe key publishers within the video game industry are pushing for an all-digital future given the current demand for physical releases. Following the news Limited Run Games is giving Shantae and the Pirate's Curse a physical makeover, Super Rare Games has now revealed the physical release for the shoot 'em...
Friday30th Nov 2018
Guide Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu Eevee: How To Catch Articuno
Including the Seafoam Islands block puzzle solution!
Want to catch the legendary Pokémon Articuno in Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!? We can help with that! This Ice / Flying type is just one of three legendary Pokémon in Let's Go, alongside Zapdos and Moltres. In this guide, we're going to detail exactly how to catch Articuno,...
Hardware Review 8BitDo GBros. Adapter - Use Your GameCube Pad Wirelessly With Smash Bros. Ultimate
GBros. before Smash Pros
As the launch fo Super Smash Bros. Ultimate on Switch looms – like a wonderful, long-awaited birthday – ever closer, a great many fans of the series will have one burning question on their minds: Can I play it with my trusty and dependable GameCube controller? As we've known for a while, the answer to this question is,...
News Elon Musk Couldn't Convince Nintendo To Add Mario Kart To Tesla's Electric Car Line
Denied
The American automotive company Tesla, Inc (formerly Tesla Motors) is all about making electric cars more viable and affordable. Elon Musk, the co-founder, CEO and tech entrepreneur behind it - who is also responsible for the SpaceX program - is known for thinking outside the box. According to IGN, Musk reportedly tried to get Nintendo to...
A messy business
One look at the name Spintires: MudRunner - American Wilds Edition and we wouldn’t blame you for assuming this was just another off-road racer. Something in the vein MXGP 3 or Monster Jam: Crush It!, perhaps. But you’d be wrong. This is no speed-obsessed demon, but rather an unusual take on the classic driving simulator more...
Review Harvest Life - An Unpolished Farm Sim That Lacks The Charm Of Its Influences
Nature’s fertiliser
We were brought up (as were the majority of you lovely people, we’re sure) to keep schtum when you’ve got nothing nice to say. Unfortunately, this review would be over almost as soon as it had begun, so we’re going to dig deep to find some drops of positivity in farm sim Harvest Life. It’s not egregiously terrible –...
News Nintendo Announces Fire Emblem Expo For May 2019
Tickets on sale soon
Nintendo and Intelligent Systems have announced a Fire Emblem Expo event, scheduled to take place in Japan next year. Exact details surrounding this mysterious new Expo are rather few and far between at the moment, but we do know that the live event is set to take place on 4th May 2019 at the Zepp Tokyo venue. Tickets will go...
News Koei Tecmo Is Announcing A New Nintendo Switch Game On 6th December
What could it be?
Koei Tecmo has been one of the biggest supporters of the Switch and it doesn't appear as if it will be slowing down production on the hybrid platform any time soon. Following the announcement Dead or Alive Xtreme 3: Scarlet would surface on Nintendo's latest system early next year, the Japanese company is now reportedly teasing a...
News There Will Be No More Dream Friends Added To Kirby Star Allies After Today's Update
HAL Laboratory confirms
Kirby Star Allies developer HAL Laboratory has confirmed that today's newly-introduced Dream Friends will be the final new additions to the game. Today sees the recently-revealed Wave 3 update arrive in the super-cute platformer, adding more content for the low price of nothing. If you've missed the news recently, we've been...
News Watch Out Sony, A New Report Predicts The Switch Will Outsell The PS4 In 2019
Nintendo vying for the top spot
Only days after a number of analysts said Nintendo would fail to reach its target to ship 38 million units by March 2019, a new report is now suggesting the Switch will outsell the PlayStation 4 next year. According to the latest projections from Strategy Analytics' Connected Home D
News Splatoon 2 Will Make Players Choose Between Family And Friends In Festive Worldwide Splatfest
Which team are you on?
Nintendo has just announced that another worldwide Splatfest is on the way to Splatoon 2, and this time your choice of team has the potential to cause more friction than ever before. Taking place on 4th - 6th January, this next global affair will see players choosing between their family and friends. Specifically, the...
Reminder ARK: Survival Evolved Launches Today On Switch, Here's A Trailer To Celebrate
Tame dinos on the go
Just in case you'd forgotten all about it, Studio Wildcard has shared a launch trailer for ARK: Survival Evolved. The game is available on Nintendo Switch worldwide today. Yes, this award-winning dinosaur survival adventure has finally landed on Nintendo's portable machine, letting you tame more than 80 dinosaurs, conquer...
News New Website For Mario & Luigi: Bowser’s Inside Story On 3DS Reveals Multiple Gameplay Videos
Not long now until launch
Things have gotten relatively quiet on the 3DS front as of late, but a welcome trickle of first-party titles has been giving us more than enough reason to keep our portable machines close by in recent months. One 3DS title still on the horizon is Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story + Bowser Jr.'s Journey, which was...
Review Rock Boshers DX: Director's Cut - England's Dreaming With This Old-School Blaster
We are most certainly amused
Steampunk wasn’t really a 'thing' back in the heydey of 8-bit video game development, but if it had been, there’s a good chance something like Rock Boshers DX: Director’s Cut would have appeared in glorious cassette or cartridge form. With its Victorian dandies on a space-age adventure for gold and glory, developer...
News WayForward Joins Bloodstained: Ritual Of The Night Development Team
Solving "really tough bugs"
In a recent Kickstarter update, it has been revealed WayForward will be assisting with the development of Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night. After a series of delays, Producer Koji 'Iga' Igarashi said the experienced team would help him realise his "vision" for the game, and would hopefully be able to make it even better...
News The Next ARMS Party Crash Is Coming Up, But It's Happening On Smash Ultimate's Launch Day
Heavyweight
A couple of weeks ago, ARMS came flying back into the ring with a brand new 'Party Crash Bash' tournament, giving players more reason to jump back into its punchy action. Round 1 went down pretty well, with Min-Min beating Lola Pop to move on to the next round, and now the second face-off has been revealed. Yes, Round 2 will see Spring...
News It Looks Like Pokémon GO Is Finally About To Get Player vs Player Battles
Update: Now confirmed, "coming soon"
One of the most heavily requested features for Pokémon GO looks set to finally arrive in the game, as developer Niantic teases the feature on social media. Ever since the app first launched back in 2016, fans have been hoping to see player trades and battles find their way to the game for that authentic...
News Fortnite's Switch-PS4 Account Merging Feature Has Been Delayed Until 2019
Cosmetics still locked up at present
Epic Games has announced that Fortnite's account merge feature - which was set to be introduced this month - has been delayed until early 2019. If you missed the news on this one, the merge feature is in the works to help those who were forced to create a new account on Nintendo Switch when Sony blocked all...
News Teslagrad Receiving A Physical Makeover On Nintendo Switch
Electrifying
The platform puzzle game Teslagrad has already been released a few times digitally on Nintendo systems and now it will finally receive the physical treatment on the Switch. Following its arrival in December last year, the art director on the Rain Games' eShop release asked fans on Twitter which box art they would prefer for Teslagrad's...
Deals Catch Yourself A Sweet Pokémon Inspired T-Shirt
Currently 25% Off
It's been a huge month for Pokémon with the release of Pokémon: Let's Go launching on Nintendo Switch. Whilst we reviewed the game positively, some fans were annoyed with the game despite the developers making it clear that the next real Pokémon game will be due next year.
News Explore A Charming Alternate Reality In 39 Days To Mars, A Co-op Adventure Heading To Switch
"An exciting 19th century adventure"
Indie developer It's Anecdotal has revealed that its PC puzzle-adventure title 39 Days to Mars is heading on a voyage to Nintendo Switch. Players will be joining lead characters Sir Albert Wickes and The Right Honourable Clarence Baxter for a trip through an alternate reality set 150 years in the past. Your job...
News Lots Of Legendary Pokémon Are Coming Back To Pokémon GO Throughout December
Grab any you missed
Adding to the Pokémon GO Community Day celebrations taking place this weekend, Niantic has revealed that a whole bunch of returning Legendary Pokémon will be obtainable once again throughout December. If you feel like braving the cold and keeping on top of your Field Research tasks, you'll be able to earn the chance to catch...
Thursday29th Nov 2018
Review Bendy And The Ink Machine - Filled With Cartoon Scares That Eventually Lose Their Power
Screamboat Willie
Conjure thoughts of the animation’s early years in the 20th century – the black and white era of the 1920s and ’30s that gave us everything from Steamboat Mickey to Felix the Cat – and it’s unlikely you’ll feel particularly unsettled as a result. Enchanted perhaps, maybe even a little nonplussed, but scared? It’s...
Review Abzu - A Gorgeous And Thought-Provoking Journey That All Switch Owners Should Embark On
Breathtaking
Journey changed the game when it released back in 2012, bringing a distinctly serene experience to PlayStation owners that championed the experience of play, rather than the goal of conquering challenges. Journey generated all sorts of acclaim for its atmosphere and pace, so it comes as no surprise that Matt Nava – Journey’s art...
News Sakurai Reveals Why Kirby Was The Only One Who Survived The Smash Ultimate Apocalypse
And no, it's not just favouritism
We expect that everyone and their Duck Hunt Duo has now seen the Super Smash Bros. Ultimate World of Light trailer (you know, the one where all your favourite cuddly Nintendo characters got obliterated in murderous beams of light, forcing you to snuggle up to your loved ones thanks to the pure stress and heartache...
Review Cattails - A Heart-Warming Feline Adventure With Bloodthirsty Turf Wars
When you’re a cat, you’re a cat all the way
Almost a year to the day after launching on Steam, Cattails – an RPG from husband-and-wife team Falcon Development – now lands elegantly on Switch. Upon christening your mog, you’re abandoned by the roadside until a friendly stray named Coco takes pity and enlists you in one of three colonies...
News Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Will Have A Day-One Update, But Only For Those Who Buy Physical
Remember to update!
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate will be receiving a day-one update, director Masahiro Sakurai has revealed. We're only eight days away from the launch of the mega Nintendo character fightathon, and on that magical day, you'll want to make sure your game is updated and ready to go. If you'll be getting a copy digitally from the Switch...
Rumour Buster No, Sony Isn't Launching A New PlayStation Portable To Rival Switch
Jumping the gun
The discovery of a new game cartridge patent has added fuel to the rumours that Sony may well be considering a new PlayStation Portable console to rival the Nintendo Switch. Rumours of a potential new PSP started to appear earlier this year after comments made by Sony during an annual financial report. The report included a...
News Paprium's Disastrous 'Launch Party' Leaves Backers Furious As Unfinished Prototype Is Shown Off
"I'm starting to think this situation is beyond repair"
The saga of Paprium – the next game from Pier Solar developer WaterMelon – rolls ever onwards. Earlier this year we spoke to one of the game's artists about the stop-st
Goodbye
Nintendo has revealed it will close its controversial creators program at the end of this year. The website for the program will also be shutdown on 20th March 2019. Replacing the program are new guidelines, which are intended to make it easier for creators to monetise their Nintendo videos. They also won't have to submit their content to...
Nintendo Download 29th November (North America)
Monster Boy, Superbrothers and ABZU!
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: Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom (FDG...
News Nintendo-Published Fitness Boxing Gets Free Demo On Switch eShop, Full Pricing Revealed
Time for try-outs
One of the more curious titles to be hitting the Nintendo Switch this winter is Fitness Boxing, a Nintendo-published title that popped up out of the blue earlier this year. Now, though, a demo has appeared on the European eShop, giving players a chance to see what the fuss is all about before going ahead and making a purchase. If...
News Dungeon Crawler The Keep Arrives On Switch Just In Time For Christmas
Reworked from the 3DS version
Indie developer Cinemax has revealed that its dungeon crawler game The Keep is making its way to Nintendo Switch next month, just in time to give it a spin on Christmas morning. The Keep is designed to be a modern take on old-school dungeon crawlers like Dungeon Master and Etrian Odyssey, with the basic concept seeing...
Nintendo Download 29th November (Europe)
Abzu! Professional Farmer! RollerCoaster Tycoon!
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: 3D...
News Grab A Friend For Some Hectic Co-op Train Management In Conduct Together! On Switch
Launches next week
Indie developer Northplay has revealed that Conduct Together! will be zooming towards a Switch near you as early as next week. As you can probably tell from the trailer above, this one has you managing a collection of trains in a puzzle-like environment; if you get your timings and organisation wrong, things will quite literally...
News You Can Now Dress Up As Brock And Misty In Pokémon GO
Live the life of a Gym Leader
In its continued celebrations surrounding the launch of Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!, Niantic has added new Gym Leader customisation options to Pokémon GO. Yes, players can now hit the streets, fields, and busy city centres to catch new Pokémon (or just sit on the sofa and hope they come to you)...
Reminder The European Nintendo Switch Cyber Deals Sale Ends Tonight, Last Chance To Grab A Bargain
Mario, Zelda, Xenoblade and more
Last week, Nintendo of Europe launched a very welcome Cyber Deals 2018 sale, reducing the digital prices of numerous first-party wonders and indie delights. If you haven't checked out those deals yet, you might want to get a move on. Today is the final day of the sale, meaning you only have until midnight tonight to...
News AAA Racer GRID Autosport Is Speeding Towards Nintendo Switch In 2019
Pedal to the metal
Feral Interactive has revealed that GRID Autosport is headed to Nintendo Switch in 2019. This AAA racer was originally developed and published by Codemasters for PS3 and Xbox 360, and also saw releases on Windows, Mac, and mobile devices. The game received mostly positive reviews when it originally launched back in 2014, with...
News Epic Adds Gifting Feature To Fortnite For A Limited Time
One week only
If you want to keep your Fortnite experience as free as possible, Epic has now temporarily added a gifting feature, allowing your friends to send you gifts. If you are prepared to empty your own pockets, you can also send gifts yourself. In the latest Fortnite news update, Epic explained how this new feature would be trialled for a...
News Switch Owners Aren't Worried About Visual Presentation, According To Crashlands Dev
Substance is what it is all about
Thanks to the success of games like Shovel Knight, Celeste and Hyper Light Drifter, 2D video games have experienced a resurgence in recent years. Believe it or not, but there was a period where these types of games were considered relics of the past, with the industry at the time pushing for a 3D
News These Stylish Leather Switch Game Wallets Could Make Perfect Stocking Fillers This Christmas
Multiple designs available
WaterField Designs has announced a new, "premium" collection of leather game card wallets for Nintendo Switch. If you're looking for a stylish way to store your favourite games, or perhaps an interesting little stocking filler for a loved one, these could be a solid choice. The wallets come in two different styles, one...
Video Pretend You Are Playing Out Run On Switch With The Help Of This Overview Trailer
Now available in Japan
While we wait for Sega AGES release of Out Run on the Switch eShop here in the west, why not take a moment to watch the beautiful Japanese overview trailer that's just been released. It highlights the exotic locations within the game and the magical soundtrack. Otherwise, if you know how, you can always buy the game right now...
News Switch Gets Another Healthy Dose Of Shmup Action Today With Stardust Galaxy Warriors
Available now
Stardust Galaxy Warriors: Stellar Climax launches today on Nintendo Switch, bringing yet another round of shoot 'em up action to the console. To celebrate, Aksys Games has launched a brand new trailer (seen above). Developed by Dreamloop Games, Stardust Galaxy Warriors is a fast-paced, side-scrolling shooter with four-player local...
News Sega Teases New Track And Music For Team Sonic Racing
Whale Lagoon
In a continued effort to build the hype for Team Sonic Racing's upcoming release, Sega has shared a quick glimpse of a new track and its accompanying song for fans to enjoy. The new map is called Whale Lagoon, with Sonic and friends heading to the shore for a race through an underwater landscape full of mysterious marine creatures. You...
A fantasy adventure like no other
Even with the launch of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate on the horizon, there are still a handful of smaller games targeting a 2018 December release. Cutting it fine is Kyy Games' Knights of Pen and Paper 2 - Deluxiest Edition, a follow-up to the original game released on the Switch eShop earlier this year. The sequel is...
News The Console Wars Book Is Being Developed Into A Television Series By Legendary
Relive the glory days
If transforming video games into television series wasn't already enough, Hollywood is now borrowing ideas from books based on the history of the video game industry. Legendary Entertainment has finalised a deal to develop a television series about the 2014 book Console Wars: Sega, Nintendo and the Battle that Defined a...
News Atmospheric Puzzle Adventure Omno Could Come To Switch If Stretch Goal Is Met
But there's only 5 days to go
Upcoming puzzle-adventure game Omno has received a brand new trailer today, alongside the announcement of a new crowdfunding stretch goal which could see the game arrive on Switch. The game is described as an "atmospheric adventure about a journey of discovery", with players exploring lush forests, a desert, a frigid...
Wednesday28th Nov 2018
Review SEGA Mega Drive Classics - A Welcome Stroll Down Memory Lane
Sonic! Golden Axe! Phantasy Star! Streets of Rage!
The Sega Mega Drive (or Genesis, if you're in North America) is a console that needs no introduction, even on a site devoted to Nintendo. During the early '90s, Sega and Nintendo were mortal enemies and their respective 16-bit systems were locked in an epic struggle which has since gone down as one...
Standard definition Groose it is!
Over the last few days, the Nintendo community has been bubbling with excitement (or in some cases, mild indifference) over the idea of an HD re-release of The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword on Nintendo Switch. Unfortunately for those who wanted to see it happen, however, it would appear that no such project is in...
News Meet The Talent Behind Super Smash Bros. Ultimate's 'LifeLight' Theme Song
"Colours weave into a spire of flame"
While not essential from a gameplay point of view, one standout moment from the final Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Direct earlier this month was the lyrical addition to "Lifelight" - the main theme for the new game. Blasting our delicate ears with surprise and wonder, this new vocal element introduced itself in...
News Analysts Believe Nintendo Will Fall Short Of Its Target To Ship 38 Million Switch By March 2019
2018 was a "reality check"
Despite Nintendo's strong hardware sales as we enter this year's holiday period, there are a number of analysts who believe the Japanese company will fall short of its target to ship 38 million units by March 2019. According to the average of eight analysts' estimates compiled by Bloomberg, the Switch is on track to ship...
News Nintendo Hits Huge Milestones As Switch Sales Soar Across Black Friday And Cyber Monday
"It prints money" etc.
Recent tidbits of information had already given us the impression that Nintendo has had a successful week at retail - the new Pokémon games were reportedly the fourth most purchased item on Black Friday and the Switch was the best-selling console on Cyber Monday -
News More Than Ten Games Are Being Announced At The 2018 Game Awards
Geoff isn't holding back
This year will be the fifth edition of The Game Awards and the focus is on making it bigger and better. The event organisers intend to do this by expanding the show's reach across multiple digital platforms, bringing back the live orchestra and allowing new ways for viewers to vote and interact. That's not all, though. In a...
News Nintendo Switch Was The Best-Selling Console On Cyber Monday
Third place in the charts overall
Yesterday, it was revealed Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go was the fourth best-selling product during the Black Friday sales. Adobe has now released information to highlight the most popular products in the US on Cyber Monday. In more positive news for Nintendo, the Switch was the third bes
News Looking For A New RPG? Marenian Tavern Story Brings New Adventure To Switch Tomorrow
Dungeons and dough balls
KEMCO has shared a lovely batch of screenshots and other information for Marenian Tavern Story: Patty and the Hungry God, an RPG set to arrive on Nintendo Switch tomorrow. The game follows a story in which Patty's brother has been possessed by the God of Poverty - haven't we all - leaving the whole family in huge debt. To...
News Pokémon: Let's Go Sales Hit 1.5 Million In US Alone, Super Mario Party Surpasses 1 Million
New sales data revealed
New data provided by Nintendo has given us a good look at up-to-date game sales statistics, revealing a number of impressive totals for major releases across the US. Firstly, despite only being available for less than two weeks, Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee! have already secured 1.5 million sales between...
Japanese Charts Pokémon Let's Go Still Dominating, Fights Off Three New PS4 Titles
Poké-popular
Japanese chart figures are now in for 19th November - 25th November and Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee! are still leading the way with an impressive second week on the market. The two games managed to generate another 162,467 sales in the region this week, adding onto last week's 661,240 tally to reach a whopping...
Video Digital Foundry Analyses Panic Button's Porting Efforts With Warframe On Switch
A "technical feat"
Launching just last week on Switch, Warframe is Panic Button's latest project to arrive on Nintendo's machine. The studio has received an enormous amount of praise for its work on DOOM and Wolfenstein II, so it seems only right to assess whether or not this latest effort is similarly impressive from a technical point of view. In...
Only one day to pledge your support!
We've been following the story of Hazelnut Bastille for a while now here on Nintendo Life; after sitting down for a chat with the team back in March, we've seen the project go on to have an incredibly successful Kickstarter campaign which has helped to secur
News Nyko Is Releasing A Bunch Of Switch Accessories Before The End Of The Year
A controller as well
In addition to Nyko's Dualies - a pair of Joy-Con alternatives due out next month - the third-party gaming accessory manufacturer has revealed it will be releasing a number of other products for the Nintendo Switch before the end of the year. The entire range can be pre-ordered from Nyko's website and Amazon. First up w
News Dragon Ball FighterZ Is Getting Three Free Updates, Two Go Live Today
Free stuff is good stuff
Bandai Namco has revealed that Dragon Ball FighterZ will be receiving not one, not two, but three free updates on Nintendo Switch. What do you mean, "the article title already gave that away"? The first of these three updates comes in the form of a 'FighterZ Tournament' - a brand new online tournament mode featuring several...
News Japan's My Nintendo Store Is Now Offering Free Posters, Switch Online Trials And More
We miss you Club Nintendo
While the discounts available from the European and North American My Nintendo websites are welcome, many have been left rather disgruntled at the decline of physical goods over the years. At present, those sites only offer discounts on 3DS and Wii U titles, but those old enough to remember the glory days of previous reward...
Hang in there, kitty
Fans of felines will soon be able to embark on yet another cat-themed quest when Hunter's Legacy: Purrfect Edition arrives on the Switch eShop on 13th December for $6.99. This is a game described by its developer as a Metroidvania adventure and set in an action-packed fantasy universe filled with fierce enemies and intense sword...
News Guacamelee! 2 Arrives On Switch In December, Owners Of The First Game Get 30% Off
Or 10% off if you don't
Drinkbox Studios has revealed that Guacamelee! 2 will be bringing its sassy adventure to Switch on 10th December. To make your purchasing decision easier, the game is currently benefitting from multiple discount offers. We first heard that Guacamelee! 2 would be hitting Switch when Guacamelee! Super Turbo Championship...
Genres and techno soundtracks aplenty
This week’s Nindie round up features a delightful array of genres that’ll take you from role-playing as a light-hearted baker to a psychotic murderer. We have slasher strategy in Party Hard, a simplistic gravity manipulation platforming in Dexteritrip, a retro 8-bit platformer in Kuso, an anime-infused...
Tuesday27th Nov 2018
Guide Pokémon Let’s Go Candy - How To Use It To Get The Most Powerful Pokémon
You will learn to fear our level 5 Pidgey
Pokémon’s stat system has been the same since 2002, with monsters gaining EVs in combat which are then used to determine a power boost which scales based on the Pokémon’s level. With Pokémon Let’s Go, Pikachu & Let’s Go, Eevee having no 'wild' and randomised combat, the system has changed once...
News These Larger, Cheaper Third-Party Switch Joy-Con Promise Improved Grip And Customisation
Game changer?
Third-party gaming accessory maker Nyko has revealed the Nyko Dualies - a pair of Joy-Con alternatives set to hit the market next month. The Nintendo Switch's Joy-Con controllers are amazing little chunks of technology in many ways, with more capabilities than game developers seem to know what to do with, but they're not without their...
Review Horizon Chase Turbo - A Worthy Successor To Sega's Out Run
Blue sky thinking
There are many gamers out there – this writer included – who would kill for a modern-day version of Out Run. Not literally, mind you, but we could probably stretch to petty crime if need be. While fans of Sega’s definitive arcade racer will be pleased to hear it’s coming to the Switch soon as part of the Sega AGES series,...
Review R-Type Dimensions EX - Two Arcade Classics For The Price Of One
Irem-emember you
The shoot 'em up genre is the very definition of ‘easy to learn, hard to master’. At its core it's probably easier to explain than any other type of game: move around and shoot things, job done. Despite this, most shoot 'em ups tend to be extremely difficult. Whether it's because their roots are based in the arcades – where...
Random Singer Ariana Grande Has Online Troubles With Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
She eventually solved her problems
Following her Nintendo Labo collaboration with Jimmy Fallon and The Roots (see video above), American singer, songwriter and actress Ariana Grande appears to have acquired her very own Switch. The only problem is, she had to sort out a few things before she could enjoy
Review Mother Russia Bleeds - A Tepid Beat 'Em Up That's Big On Gore But Low On Gratification
Wince and repeat
Like most things from the late '80s and early '90s, the 2D side-scrolling beat 'em up is no longer particularly cool or relevant. Sure, a certain type of ageing nostalgist (guilty as charged) will get excited about Capcom Beat 'Em Up Bundle or Streets of Rage 4, but the kids have long since moved on to something else. And let's face...
News Mario Tennis Aces Version 2.1.0 Update Brings New Games And Tournament Changes This Week
Game, set and patch
Mario Tennis Aces is receiving a pretty substantial update at the end of this week, introducing new games, tweaking the online tournament mode, and changing the abilities of multiple characters. In the Online Tournament, a player's ability will be classed by four ranks (A, B, C, D) based on a player's rating, with those at...
News Surprise! Football Manager 2019 Touch Has Just Launched On Nintendo Switch
Back of the net
Sports Interactive and SEGA have revealed that Football Manager 2019 Touch has just launched on Nintendo Switch in Europe, Asia, Australia and New Zealand. North American fans will get the game slightly later on 6th December. The Football Manager franchise made its debut on Switch earlier this year with Football Manager Touch 2018...
Random Nintendo Switch Voted As "Least Creepy" Holiday Gift In User Security Poll
Unless you're playing Dark Souls
The Nintendo Switch is currently sitting at the top of a "least creepy" holiday gifts list as voted for by customers, and suddenly the reasoning behind the creation of our 'Random' article tag has become abundantly clear. At first, thinking of our little Switch consoles as being voted the "least creepy" holiday gift...
Gallery Bandai Namco's Super Robot Wars T Just Received Lots Of Lovely Screenshots
Feast your eyes
Just last week, Bandai Namco announced that Super Robot Wars T would be headed to Nintendo Switch. Just in case that announcement wasn't enough to have you foaming at the mouth with excitement, a whole batch of screenshots has now been shared to show the variety of series on offer. If you're unaware, Super Robot Wars is a tactical...
News Shoot For The Stars When Everspace Arrives On Nintendo Switch This December
Space exploration at home or on the go
You might recall how Everspace has been in development for the Switch eShop for some time now. In case you forgot, it was originally released by ROCKFISH Games in 2017 and is a beautiful single player space sim with roguelike features. If you've been wondering when this game running on the Unreal Engine was...
News The LEGO Movie 2 Videogame Announced For Nintendo Switch, First Screenshots Shared
"SPACESHIP!"
Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and TT Games have revealed that The LEGO Movie 2 Videogame is headed to Nintendo Switch. As you might expect, this new release is inspired by the upcoming movie, The LEGO Movie 2: The Second Part. Based on events from the movie itself, the game sees alien invaders leaving Bricksburg in ruins. It's...
UK Charts Black Friday Deals Boost Sales Across The Board, But Rivals Outperform Nintendo
Discounted FIFA shoots and scores
With Black Friday sales dominating the retail space last week, it's unsurprising to learn that the charts have seen a bit of change this time around. Discounted games and those found tucked inside console bundles saw huge leaps across the board as consumers spent £53 million in total on physical gaming products...
News Switch Port Of ABZÛ Created Many "Technical Challenges" For The Dev Team At Room 8
Had to be drastically optimised
In celebration of the meditative oceanic adventure ABZÛ arriving on the Nintendo Switch eShop at the end of this month, the creative director Matt Nava at developer Giant Squid and the team at publisher 505 Games recently held a Reddit AMA. When asked a
News Super Mario Odyssey Has Sold More Than Half A Million Physical Copies In The UK
Right behind Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
Super Mario Odyssey has achieved yet another significant milestone, this time in the United Kingdom. Following its release in October last year, the Switch title has since shifted more than 500,000 physical copies locally. It's quite a feat for a game that's only been available for just over a year. As pointed out...
Video Tales Of Vesperia: Definitive Edition Gets Its First English-Language Story Trailer
"Take a journey back in time"
Tales of Vesperia: Definitive Edition has just received its first English-language story trailer and, being the lovely folk that we are (and also just doing our job), we've shared it with you wonderful readers above for all to see. The trailer first appeared in Japan a couple of weeks ago, but this re-release comes...
News Dragon Quest Builders 2 Will Feature Minor Cross-Platform Support
Is a "powered-up" version of original
While we're still to find out when the game will actually be launching in the west, more and more details are slowly but surely being shared about Dragon Quest Builders 2. A recent interview in Famitsu magazine has continued this trend, revealing that the game will feature cross-platform elements. Those...
News Atelier Title Nelke And The Legendary Alchemist Secures A March 2019 Switch Release
Limited Edition up for pre-order
Koei Tecmo America has revealed that Nelke & the Legendary Alchemists: Ateliers of the New World is scheduled to release for Nintendo Switch on 26th March 2019. Both digital and physical versions are in the works. In the game, players assume the role of a young noblewoman called Nelke von Lestamm and are tasked...
News Superbrothers: Sword & Sworcery EP Releases On Switch eShop At The End Of This Month
A musical masterpiece
The mobile and tablet game Superbrothers: Sword & Sworcery was originally released in 2011 and is now making its way across to the Switch eShop at the end of this month on 30th November. If you haven't heard about it before, Superbrothers: Sword & Sworcery EP is described as an action adventure game with an emphasis on...
News Fancy Having Your Platformer Level Designs Featured In An Upcoming Switch Game?
Be the next Miyamoto (kind of)
PQube and indie developer Super Icon have revealed an intriguing little competition of sorts for anyone interested in game development. If you quite like the idea of designing a platforming level and seeing it be released to the world in an actual Nintendo Switch game, keep on reading. Super Icon's game PlataGO! Super...
News Fortnite Now Has 200 Million Registered Players, Up 60% Since June
Epic, you might say
The ridiculously impressive stats just keep rolling in for Epic Games' battle royale success Fortnite. According to Bloomberg, the game now has 200 million registered players. To put that number into perspective, 200 million people almost makes up the entire population of Brazil and, were it a country, it would comfortably sit...
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Rumour The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword Is Taking To The Skies On Switch
A return flight
Last week, The Legend of Zelda concert began in Japan, showcasing a live music performance based on the long-running Nintendo series. At an event like this, you naturally wouldn't expect much in the way of announcements, but according to reports, Zelda series producer Eiji Aonuma teased The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sw
Guide Best Nintendo Switch Cyber Monday 2018 Deals
It's just another manic Monday
So you've survived being crushed by the mobs on Black Friday? The fun doesn't end there, however - today you can grab some great online deals as it's Cyber Monday, where the only injury you are likely to get is a repetitive strain injury. We've compiled a list of some of the best deals (for US and UK) and the most...
News Pokémon Let's Go Was The Fourth Best-Selling Product This Black Friday According To US Report
Beaten by laptops
In a frankly staggering report, it has been revealed that Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee! was the fourth best-selling product on Black Friday last week. The information comes from Adobe Analytics, which analyses "billions of data points across Adobe Experience Cloud" to collect insights for online retail and...
Review Nidhogg 2 - Crazy Couch-Play Combat Slightly Sullied By Poor Solo And Online Features
Absurdity at its finest
Fighting games have historically had a high barrier to entry, with new players having to face hours of getting their butt kicked before finally getting the muscle memory required to master the complex controls and inputs. Nidhogg – if it can even be considered a fighting game – changed that when it launched in 2014, with...
News Nintendo And Pokémon Developer Game Freak Apply For 'Miracle Twin' Trademark In Japan
What could it be?
Nintendo, alongside Pokémon development companies Creatures and Game Freak, has applied for a brand new trademark in Japan. The trademark is for 'ミラクルツイン', literally translating as 'Miracle Twin'. According to JapaneseNintendo, the trademark is hoping to cover purposes including "controllers, joysticks, chargers,...
Site News Nintendo Life Will Remain A Smash Ultimate Leak-Free Zone
You're safe with us
As you may well be aware, early copies of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate have found their way into the hands of the public, instantly being thrown online for all to see and share. Game data has been dumped online and spoilers have sadly started to appear all over the place just a couple of weeks before the game's official release...
News Reggie: Nintendo Of America Generates Around 60% Of Its Revenue During The Holiday Season
The season is "critically important to our company"
The holiday season is an important part of the year for any company in the entertainment world, with key products usually being advertised as the perfect gift for our nearest and dearest. As shoppers flock to stores, said products are sold in their millions, and it would appear that Nintendo's...
Video Using The Xbox Adaptive Controller With Nintendo Switch
Making Switch games more accessible
For gaming fans with limited mobility, Microsoft's Xbox Adaptive Controller is an extremely useful tool which can help a whole range of games suddenly become fully accessible. By swapping out the original controller's buttons for much larger and fully customisable input options, those who struggle to hold a...
Competition Win a Copy of Games Award Nominee Yoku's Island Express
We've got five copies up for grabs
To celebrate Yoku's Island Express recent nomination for Best Debut Indie Game at The Game Awards our good friends at Team 17 have kindly provided us with five copies of the game to give away to thank everyone for their support since release. To be in with a chance of winning a copy of the game, simply answer the...
Video Nintendo Shares Three Super Smash Bros. Ultimate "Chain Smashing" Trailers
That pesky Mario...
As if the hype levels weren't quite high enough already, Nintendo has shared three brand new Super Smash Bros. Ultimate trailers today, all under a "Chain Smashing" theme. Don't worry, these videos aren't your typical 40 minutes' worth of footage seen in the Smash Directs; instead, they present just quick glimpses at the action...
Video New Trailer Shows Off Kirby Star Allies' Upcoming Creepy Challenge Mode
Dark Kirby?
Nintendo has shared a brand new trailer for Kirby Star Allies, giving us a better look at the Heroes in Another Dimension mode set to hit the game this Friday. If you've missed the news, this new challenge mode is part of a free 'Wave 3 update' that will also see the latest dream friends Magolor, Taranza and Susie be introduced, as well...
News Out Run Races Onto The Japanese Switch eShop Later This Week
That was quick
Out Run was confirmed as the next game in the Sega AGES line last week and already it's been revealed it will arrive on the Japanese eShop later this week. Sega announced the 29th November release date via its official Twitter account. The price of the game aligns with existing releases and will set
News Mario + Rabbids Wins Best Game At BAFTA Children's Awards
A victory over three PlayStation titles
In October, Ubisoft's Nintendo Switch title Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle was nominated for 'best game' at the British Academy Children's Awards alongside three PlayStation titles including Everybody's Golf,
News Petey Piranha And Shy Guy Join The Mario Tennis Aces Roster Next Month
Double trouble
When Mario Tennis Aces was released in June, it was praised for improving the series. Not long after, it was criticised by players - with some even calling the game's developer Camelot "lazy" for not fleshing out certain modes and features. The character roster was linked to this, with a limited selection of players on release. Since...
News Octopath Traveler Is Getting An Official Remix Album In 2019
Relive those glorious tunes
For many of those who played it, one of the standout features of Octopath Traveler was its soundtrack and, if you enjoyed its orchestral, game-enhancing vibes, you'll no doubt be pleased to hear that a brand new remix album is on the way next year. Titled 'Octopath Traveler Arrangements – Break & Boost', this new...
News Phoenix Wright's Resin Statue Will Defend You In Court For A Hefty Sum
Legal fees are expensive
A few weeks ago, we got our very first look at the Phoenix Wright statue by First 4 Figures. The character is modelled on the same one from the 2013 3DS release, Ace Attorney - Dual Destinies. We very much hope you've been saving up, as the asking price for Mr. Wright to defend you in court isn't exact
Deals For Today Only, Buy A Nintendo Switch And Get $35 Nintendo eShop Credit In The US
A Cyber Monday Nintendo treat
Black Friday may well have been and gone, but Nintendo Switch deals are still popping up all over the place to let consumers snag themselves a bargain or two. Today, to kick off Cyber Monday, you can get your hands on $35 worth of eShop credit when you buy a Switch console in North America. Not bad at all. This deal is...
News Splatoon 2 European Championship Announced For March 2019, Team Mako Crowned UK Champs
The best of the best
If you're a part of the ever-vibrant competitive Splatoon 2 scene, or just so happen to be a fan of the game with an interest in top quality gameplay, you'll likely be interested to hear that the Splatoon 2 European Championship 2018 grand final will be taking place in March next year (expect it to be live-streamed for all to...
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