News God Of War's Art Director Is Still Posting Incredible Realistic Smash Ultimate Designs
We're not jealous of his talent at all...
Feature What Developers Really Think Of The Nintendo Switch eShop
The state of play: 2019 edition
News - 2019, Week 09
Sunday3rd Mar 2019
Random Multiple Nintendo Characters Appear In Mixer Banner On Xbox One Dashboard
Not what you might expect
Earlier this week, a Twitter user spotted Marina from Splatoon 2 on the Xbox One dashboard within the Mixer section. As you may or may not be aware, Mixer is a Microsoft-owned live-streaming platform for all types of video games across multiple platforms. The timing of it was definitely odd, coming off the recent onslaught...
Feature What Developers Really Think Of The Nintendo Switch eShop
The state of play: 2019 edition
The Nintendo Switch is now over two years old, and in that time it has seen a staggering number of games. The vast majority of these are digital titles released on the console's eShop, and as the Switch's install base has ballooned over the past two years, so two has the volume of digital content released on it each...
Random Soulja Boy Raps About Zelda, Doesn't Know What A Rupee Is
Green diamonds?
Infamous Rapper DeAndre "Soulja Boy" Cortez Way has a rather complex relationship with Nintendo right now. He stuck his name on a selection of rather questionable games consoles from the Far East which (seemingly) landed him in hot water with Nintendo of America – so much so that he even claimed that the resultant fallout is wha
News Limited Run Says Fans Will Be Very Excited About Its Next Physical Release On Switch
What could it be?
If you've been building a physical library of games on the Nintendo Switch over the past few years, Limited Run Games has an upcoming release it thinks fans will be "very excited" about. This tease was made over on Twitter by the company's owner, John Fairhurst: Unsurprisingly, it sent fan speculation wild - with some hoping it...
Anniversary Nintendo Switch Launched Two Years Ago Today
Happy birthday!
Two years ago today, the Nintendo Switch was first released into the world. And what a ride it's been so far. Yes, 3rd March 2017 saw Nintendo's latest console hit store shelves, a home-handheld hybrid launching alongside games like The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, Snipperclips, Just Dance 2017, Fast RMX, and more.
News Kill la Kill: IF Will "Be The Same Across All Regions"
English dub also confirmed
Video game censorship is arguably more of a thing nowadays than ever before. Even PlayStation's creator Sony has come under fire in recent times for censoring certain titles to varying degrees. Common targets of censorship appear to be Japanese-made games featuring mature content and over-sexualised themes. It’s even...
News Try Before You Buy When A Demo For Monster Boy Arrives Later This Month
Carry over your save file to the full game
Following a teaser in February, FDG Entertainment has now confirmed Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom will be receiving a Switch demo later this month. It’s not just any old demo, though. This one will allow anyone who downloads it to play through the first chapter for free and transfer their save file...
Saturday2nd Mar 2019
Random Nintendo Jumps On The ASMR Bandwagon With The Legend Of Zelda: Breath Of The Wild
Listen to Link
Nintendo is known for taking risks, experimenting and generally doing things differently, but this latest effort by its American branch is another level. The company appears to have jumped on the ASMR trend currently taking YouTube by storm, by uploading a special video marketing The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. Although the...
News Bandai Namco Ending Online Service For Wii U Exclusive Lost Reavers On 30th May
It's time to move on
Remember the Wii U exclusive Lost Reavers? Perhaps you would rather not. Either way, the game’s publisher and developer Bandai Namco will finally be putting it out of its misery on 30th May, by terminating its online services. If you didn’t download this free-to-play co-op experience when it was originally released on the...
News First 4 Figures Teases Long-Awaited Mario And Yoshi Statue
The mushroom kingdom would be proud
Three years after the initial reveal, First 4 Figures has finally announced its Mario and Yoshi statue will be available for pre-order after a Q&A live stream next Friday. The announcement was made on the F4F blog page and Twitter account, with a YouTube teaser trailer for the figurine also shared. Check it...
Feature Nintendo Life eShop Selects - February 2019
February's best Switch eShop games!
We can't quite believe that 2019 is flying by as quickly as it is, but here we are, firmly in March. The good news is that this gives us a chance to look back at all of the excellent games which arrived on Switch throughout February for our eShop Selects awards. These awards aim to celebrate the best of...
News Fairune Collection Receiving A Super Rare Physical Release On Switch This Month
Four games in one
Last July, Super Rare Games announced a batch of Nintendo Switch physical releases based on various indie hits. One of these was the Fairune Collection, developed by Skipmore and originally published by Flyhigh Works on the Switch eShop. Super Rare Games has now revealed this physical release, limited to 4,000 copies, can be...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (March 2nd)
Here are our picks, but what are yours?
Here we are, folks! We've made it to the end of yet another week. It's been a busy one, what with all the Pokémon goodness and the Resident Evil pricing shenanigans, but now it's time to sit back and chat about which games we'll be playing over the next couple of days. As ever, we've left our entries down...
News Award-Winning Indie Title To The Moon Lands On Switch eShop This Summer
Lift-off
Last month, it was revealed the award-winning PC and mobile indie title To The Moon was on the way to the Nintendo Switch, after a fan reached out via email to the title's writer, composer, designer and director Kan Gao. It's now been confirmed by developer XD Network and publisher Freebird Games this absolute tear-jerker of a tale will...
Friday1st Mar 2019
Rumour Persona 5 S Expected To Arrive On Nintendo Switch This Fall
More than a joke?
Ever since Nintendo revealed Joker from Persona 5 would be added to Super Smash Bros. Ultimate as a playable DLC fighter, there have been ongoing rumours about the Persona series coming to the Switch. Atlus fueled speculation when it registered multiple domains last December and then confirmed the existence of Persona 5 R
News Nintendo Reveals Average Salary, Age And More Of Its Employees In Japan
Let's be nosy, shall we?
For most fans of the company, working at Nintendo probably sounds like a dream come true. Being surrounded by your heroes on a daily basis, working on incredibly exciting projects and - of course - the potential for free games all sounds pretty lovely, but what is it actually like working in the house of Mario? Well, while...
News Detective Pikachu Concept Artist Draws Realistic Sobble From Pokémon Sword And Shield
Amazing stuff
Just yesterday, an official poll told us that the water-type Pokémon Sobble was the most popular Pokémon Sword and Shield starter amongst fans. If you're also on #TeamSobble, or perhaps just a fan of the series in general, then this art piece may well appeal to you. If you cast your minds back to last November, you may remember RJ...
Video 13 Fantastic New Games Coming To The Nintendo Switch In March
Brace yourself!
Can you believe it? We’ve already made it to the third month of 2019. On the Nintendo front it means even more games are on the way to the Switch. To help you decide exactly which ones will be worth your precious time during the month of March, our lovely video producer Alex Olney has compiled a list of games to be on the lookout...
Talking Point Capcom’s Resident Evil Switch Pricing Is Nothing New
Forget demanding a REbate – there's only one way to send Capcom a message
While Capcom’s announcement that Switch versions of Resident Evil Zero, 1 and 4 are coming on 21st May should be cause for celebration, the
News Hori USA Drops The Price Of Its D-Pad Joy-Con Controller
Play the classic way
Last year, the prolific peripheral maker Hori released a left-hand Joy-Con featuring a full D-Pad arrangement. It was a response to Nintendo's first-party Joy-Con not including a control pad – with many purists crying out for more traditional control methods when playing specific old-school titles. If the original price of...
Guide Upcoming Nintendo Switch Games And Accessories For March And April 2019
It's Yoshi time!
Can you believe it's March already? Where is the time going? Anyway, another month means more lovely stuff to buy, which is presumably why you clicked this link. So what's next for Switch, you may be wondering as your hard-earned money burns a hole in your pocket. We've helpfully compiled a list of all the good stuff coming out at...
News Get Discounts On Zelda, Metroid, Splatoon And More With The Latest European My Nintendo Rewards
Some real greats included this time
The latest batch of My Nintendo game discounts for Europe has now gone live, giving players the usual chance to grab some 3DS and Wii U games at discounted prices. There are a grand total of eleven games up for grabs this time around, split into two groups. Nintendo describes the second group as a collection of...
Review Rad Rodgers Radical Edition - Fun, Foul-Mouthed And Forgettable
Not so radical
Rad Rodgers is a walking, talking ’90s cliche. A wisecracking kid who clashes with his parents while boasting a love of video games so deep it’s burgeoning on a clinical addiction. He’s perpetually glued to the CRT TV in his room and the blocky grey console (called ‘Dusty’, naturally) sits beneath it. Then, one day, the TV...
Review Swords & Soldiers II Shawarmageddon - A Goofy But Charming Take On Real-Time Strategy
Till Valhalla!
It could be argued that no developer has yet managed to successfully translate the traditionally complicated gameplay of the RTS genre to consoles, all due to the lack of available buttons and a mouse to quickly navigate menus and units. Still, that hasn’t stopped many developers from trying, and the experiments performed in pursuit...
News Sorry Folks, Mortal Kombat 11's Online Stress Test Is Skipping Switch
And so's the pre-order beta
Mortal Kombat 11's release is getting closer and closer - it'll be out just next month in North America - and to prepare for its launch, developer NetherRealm Studios is hosting an online stress test. Sadly, it looks like Switch owners will be missing out. Taking place from 15th - 17th March, the test will allow lucky...
Video Level-5 Shares New Gameplay Footage Of Inazuma Eleven Ares On Switch
And it's as crazy as ever
Earlier today, Level-5 hosted a livestream to talk about the upcoming Inazuma Eleven Ares. Tucked away amongst all the discussion was around three minutes of new footage. The footage shows a match taking place between protagonist team, Inakuni Raimon, and a new team going by the name God Bulls. It's full of all the...
News Kill la Kill: IF Is Bringing Its 3D Battle Action To Switch In Europe
Based on the anime
Publisher PQube Games has revealed that it will be bringing Kill la Kill: IF to Nintendo Switch, PC, and PS4 in Europe. Being developed by Arc System Works, this game is being designed to recreate the feel of the original series, with animation studio Trigger keeping a careful eye on proceedings. A press release for the...
News Moto Rush GT Races Onto Switch This April With Nintendo Labo Toy-Con Support
Or standard controls, of course
Baltoro Games has revealed that it has been working on Moto Rush GT for the Nintendo Switch, a racer which is set to include support for Nintendo Labo's Toy-Con Motorbike. The team describes the game as "a well-polished, dynamic and fast-paced racer aimed at both adults and kids", with multiple game modes and bikes...
Video Pokémon The Movie: Mewtwo Strikes Back Evolution Gets Another 30-Second Teaser Trailer
Relive the glory days
Considering this week is the 23rd anniversary of Pokémon, it's no surprise we've already had a number of announcements regarding the long-running franchise. Earlier in the week, a brand new trailer for the Pokémon Detective Pikachu movie was released and now a 30-second teaser trailer for the 3D animation - Pokémon The...
News Motorsport Manager Speeds Onto Switch This Month
Build, customise and lead your very own team
There aren't really any ultra-realistic motorsport offerings available on the Nintendo Switch. Each one that has been touted as the real deal has often run out of gas before reaching the finish line. Motorsport Manager by Playsport Games and Curve Digital takes a different completely different route...
News Horizon Chase Turbo Hits North American Store Shelves This May
That was fast
A few days after being spotted on the Entertainment Software Rating Board in the US, a physical release for Horizon Chase Turbo has now been officially confirmed. This version of the game is being published by PM Studios and is racing onto North American shelves this May. Unfortunately, the price and release date have not been...
News Done With Trials Rising? Shred! 2 Brings More Bike Stunt Action To Switch Today
Freeride Mountainbiking
We may have only just been treated to the adrenaline-filled action of Trials Rising a few days ago, but today sees yet another bike riding competitor racing onto the scene in the form of Shred! 2 - Freeride Mountainbiking. With a focus on pulling off the craziest tricks you can manage, Shred! 2 tasks you with busting out...
Thursday28th Feb 2019
Random Is That Marina From Splatoon 2 On The Xbox One Dashboard?
What the...
An Xbox One user who goes by the Twitter handle DumbDeadDoodles has allegedly spotted the Splatoon 2 character Marina hidden on a banner within the 'Mixer' section of the Xbox One dashboard. As crazy as it sounds, other Xbox users posted images of their own dashboards, showing the exact same banner. Take a look at the right side of the...
News Little Friends: Dogs & Cats Is A Nintendogs-Style Game Coming Exclusively To Switch
Now confirmed for the west
Indie game publisher Sold Out has today announced that it will be bringing Imagineer's recent release Little Friends: Dogs & Cats to Switch in the west this spring. We first heard about this one last September when the game was first revealed in an issue of Famitsu magazine. The game soon released in Japan in...
News Get Up To 69% Off Top Ubisoft Games In This Super Nintendo Switch Sale (Europe)
Mario + Rabbids for less than £15
As you may have already seen if you've checked out the Nintendo Download for Europe this week, Ubisoft is hosting a pretty spectacular sale on the eShop for the next couple of weeks. There are a total of 15 games up for grabs at up to 69% off, with extra savings on DLC and the like, too. You can pick up games like...
Hardware Review 8BitDo M30 - The Best Retro Controller On Switch
And it works with the original Mega Drive, too
8BitDo has come a long way in a relatively short space of time. In the beginning, the company wasn't taken totally seriously by a select few who saw its line of clone NES and SNES pads as little more than cheap facsimiles of the real thing, but following a
News Want Resident Evil On Your Switch? You'd Better Have Deep Pockets
"Whaddya buyin'? Sorry, there's a Switch Tax on that"
The news that Resident Evil HD Remaster, Resident Evil Zero and Resident Evil 4 are all coming to Switch was met with a positive response recently, even if Capcom has made the whole purchasing approach totally and utterly confusing. While North American players
News Poll Confirms That Sobble Is The Most Popular Pokémon Sword And Shield Starter
But it was mighty close
Yesterday's reveal of Pokémon Sword and Shield didn't give all that much away about the new games, but one particularly notable segment introduced the three new starter Pokémon we can expect to choose from on our journey. As series veterans will be aware, a great emphasis has always been placed on your first Pokémon (even...
Review ToeJam & Earl: Back in the Groove - A '90s Throwback That Might Be Too Random For Some
Party like it's 1991
In 1991, a strange new game released for the Sega Mega Drive: ToeJam & Earl, a title that defied conventions of both genre and style. That original spaced-out adventure became known as a classic of the era by way of its distinctive presentation and roguelike gameplay. Could a similar formula work as well in a revival 28...
Review Ape Out - A Short But Oh-So-Sweet Action Title That Every Switch Owner Should Play
Ape escape
It’s interesting how modern times have created something of a renaissance in game development, with more developers than ever now producing new games, yet these games, in many ways, feel like they’re becoming gradually more homogenous. Ape Out pushes back against this trend in the best kind of way, crafting a distinctive identity for...
News Epic Doesn't Plan To Improve The Frame Rate In The Switch Version Of Fortnite
Don't expect in-game recording to make a comeback, either
As portable as the Switch version of Fortnite is, there are admittedly a few setbacks when it comes to the game's performance. It's capped at 30 frames per second and Epic even had to remove the video capture feature. During a recent Reddit AMA, the developers of the free-to-play battle...
News Fans Start Petition For Capcom To Release Resident Evil 4 Physically On Switch
Change.org strikes again
Earlier this week, Capcom gave us solid Switch release dates for Resident Evil Zero, Resident Evil, and Resident Evil 4. Amazingly, all three games are coming to the console on the same day, but there was one slightly sour note tucked away in
Guide Super Smash Bros. Ultimate amiibo - Where to Buy Young Link, Ken And Daisy
Shinryuken!
With a new Super Smash Bros. Ultimate comes with it a raft of new amiibo. Nintendo's pulled no punches here either, with a physical toy version of every single new fighter in the latest version of Smash. The next wave of brawlers to be made available for preorder are Young Link, Ken and Daisy, and they all look rather lovely indeed...
Review Fimbul - An Atmospheric But Unforgivably Flaky Norse Adventure
Hitting a Thor spot
It might sound like the name of a cute character from a generic platformer, but Fimbul is actually the final, brutal winter before Ragnarök – AKA: Norse Armageddon. Which tells you an awful lot about Fimbul the game, both in terms of its icy northern European setting and its grim, violent gameplay. You play the part of...
Nintendo Download 28th February (North America)
DELTARUNE, Ape Out, Treasure Stack!
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 comment down below with your potential picks for the week. Enjoy! Nintendo Switch Retail: Fimbul (EuroVideo, Today, $29.99) Fimbul...
News Nintendo Celebrates Pokémon Day With Game Discounts, Wallpapers And More (North America)
Join in the fun
The My Nintendo rewards service in North America has introduced a handful of Pokémon goodies this week to celebrate Pokémon Day, the anniversary of the original games' release in Japan. First up we have a couple of game discounts available. As always, you can take advantage of these discounts by simply using the required Gold or...
News Pauline Joins The Mario Tennis Aces Roster Next Month
Kamek and Dry Bones are also on the way
The ongoing updates for Mario Tennis Aces on the Switch continue, with Nintendo confirming Pauline will be added to the roster as a playable character this March. Pauline was last spotted in Super Mario Odyssey as the mayor of New Donk City and before then has featured in the Mario vs. Donkey Kong series on a...
News Zavvi Launch New 'Original Hero' Clothing Range Inspired by Super Mario
Super Stylish
UK retailer Zavvi has today launched a new fully licensed video game clothing range titled "Original Hero" which has been inspired by "fusing" the familiar Super Mario line art visuals with the "bold, exciting features of Tokyo streetwear" and developed with Nintendo. Unlike most video game merch, the style is somewhat muted using a...
News Macaulay Culkin Revealed As Executive Producer On ToeJam & Earl: Back In The Groove
"Representing the loyal fanbase"
In a story we never thought we'd be writing, American actor and musician Macaulay Culkin has been named as an executive producer for ToeJam & Earl: Back In The Groove. Best known for playing Kevin McCallister in Christmas classic, Home Alone, Macaulay Culkin has actually been rather vocal about his love for the...
Nintendo Download 28th February (Europe)
Trials Rising! LEGO Movie 2! Rad Rodgers!
The latest Nintendo Download update for Europe 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 comment down below with your potential picks for the week. Enjoy! Switch Retail - New Releases: Trials Rising (Ubisoft, €24.99 /...
News Devil May Cry 5 Director And Producer Would "Love" To Play The Series On Switch
Well, make it happen!
At the start of February, the Devil May Cry 5 director Hideaki Itsuno spoke about the possibility of the protagonist Dante being added to Super Smash Bros. Ultimate as a DLC fighter. The one problem with this idea was the fact a Devil May Cry game has never been released on a Nintendo platform, wherea
Competition Win A Bundle From Zavvi's New 'Original Hero' Clothing Range
Stay fresh...
To celebrate the launch of the new Original Hero range of clothing our friends at Zavvi have kindly donated a prize bundle worth around £100 to give away to you, the Nintendo Life readers. The Original Hero range fuses the bold, exciting features of Japanese streetwear-inspired style with ‘Super Mario’ line art visuals. These...
Japanese Charts Phoenix Wright Sells Best On Switch, Anthem Steals Mario's Thunder
Switch still ahead in hardware sales
Japanese chart figures are now in for 18th - 24th February, revealing that EA's Anthem has swooped in at number one, keeping New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe in second place for another week. Mario has been sitting high at the top of the Japanese charts ever since it released, often finding itself at number one...
Video Fan Creates Touching Speed Drawing In Tribute Of Nintendo's Reggie Fils-Aimé
Our bodies still aren't ready
As you probably already know by now, Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aimé is set to retire from his position this April. Reggie has become such a huge part of the company over the last 15 years that it's hard to imagine Nintendo without him, and his enthusiasm for the role, appreciation of his position and...
News GALAK-Z: The Void: Deluxe Edition Is Firing Onto Switch On 26th March
Intense shoot 'em up action on the go
Publishers 612 Games and Golem Entertainment have today announced that GALAK-Z: The Void: Deluxe Edition will be blasting onto the Nintendo Switch scene on 26th March. Previously released to critical acclaim on PS4, Xbox One, and Steam, GALAK-Z: The Void: Deluxe Edition is an intense shoot 'em up which sees...
News Fortnite Season 8 Arrives Today With New Locations, Weapons, Lava And More
And a banana skin (skin, get it?)
At the time of writing, downtime has begun for the eighth season of Fortnite, meaning new areas, weapons and more are just around the corner. As you may well have noticed, a giant volcano has appeared this time around. Pirates, ninjas, and plenty more fighters have started tussling over treasure, with an 'X marks...
Now funding on Kickstarter
Chris Bateman, designer of 1999 adventure game Discworld Noir and puzzle strategy title Ghost Master, is back with another project, this time creating a tribute to '80s ZX Spectrum adventure classic, The Lords of Midnight. The new project is called Silk, a sandbox RPG adventure which isn't just serving as a tribute to The...
News Game Freak Thanks Pokémon Fans For Continued Support Over The Past 23 Years
"We as a company are deeply moved by this day"
The reveal of Pokémon Sword and Shield for the Nintendo Switch also marks 23 years since the release of Red and Green on the Game Boy in Japan. One company that's been along for the ride since the very beginning is Game Freak. Without it, who knows if the pocket monster franchise would have lasted for...
Video Our Extended Reaction To The New Pokémon Games On Switch
Exciting times
Now that you've seen the latest Pokémon Direct, viewed our complete breakdown of the trailer and slapped down a pre-order, it's time to listen to what our lovely video producer Alex Olney has to say about
News Warframe's Nightwave Brings New Challenges, Gear And Additional Content To Switch
The Wolf of Saturn Six
Warframe developer Digital Extremes has launched 'Nightwave', a radio broadcast set to introduce "story-infused gameplay" throughout an ongoing series. With Nightwave, players can tune into their Orbiter Scanners to receive new challenges, collect exclusive rewards, gear, cosmetics and more. All of the new content is...
Wednesday27th Feb 2019
News Pokémon Sword And Shield Are Already Available To Pre-Order
Feeling eager?
Pokémon Sword and Shield were only revealed a couple of hours ago, but that doesn't mean you can't already secure your pre-order if you're a diehard fan. Despite not launching until "late 2019", retailers have already started to list both games for pre-order. Pricing appears to be consistently set at the standard $60 mark, so there...
News You Won't Be Receiving The Full Package When Saints Row: The Third Arrives On Switch
Due out this May
Publisher Deep Silver originally revealed Saints Row: The Third - The Full Package was coming to the Switch at Gamescom 2018. When the official name was confirmed months later, it suggested the game would include all of the previously released DLC. It turns out this isn't actually the case. A listing on 365games.co.uk reveals the...
News Pokémon Sword And Shield Revealed For Nintendo Switch, New Starters Shown
Set in the new Galor region
Revealed as part of today's Pokémon Direct, the highly anticipated Generation 8 games of the Pokémon series will be called Pokémon Sword and Shield. You'll be able to get your hands on them in "late 2019". The games will take place in a brand new region called the Galar region, which is set to feature vast plains and...
News Hang On, Did Junichi Masuda Tease Pokémon Sword And Shield Last Year?
Cheeky cheeky
If you haven't seen the new reveal trailer for Pokémon Sword and Shield yet then, well... What are you doing here? Go and watch it immediately. Now that you're up to speed, it's time to put on our detective (Pikachu) caps for a second. As is now clear, the new games are called Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield, with each of the...
Feature Things We’d Love To See In Super Mario Maker 2 On Switch
From 'Likely' to 'Possible' to 'Downright Silly'
After six weeks of rumours and escalating expectations, Nintendo chose to open its first Nintendo Direct of 2019 by revealing Super Mario Maker 2, and as opening gambits go, it was a winner. The original Wii U game launched back in September 2015 and absolutely nailed the basics, providing an...
Gallery A Complete Breakdown Of The Pokémon Sword And Shield Trailer
Time to arm up
Well, we finally got some solid information on the long-awaited next entry in the Pokémon series! It's now got a name; Pokémon Sword & Shield will be releasing this year (thank goodness) and we've got a breakdown below of the trailer from today's Pokémon Direct. Let's have a closer look at the details of the trailer... Things...
Watch Pokémon Direct February 2019 - Live!
Gotta watch it all (with live commentary)
Today's the day, folks. We're getting a Pokémon Direct packed with 7 whole minutes (count 'em) of 'new information'. New information about what, though? The all-new Switch Pokémon title? Pokémon GO? A new Pokémon smartphone app that we'll play once and then forget about? Or an all-new Pokémon release...
News EVO 2019 Drops Super Smash Bros. Melee
Thanks for the memories
In a surprising but inevitable move, Super Smash Bros. Melee has finally been dropped from the world's biggest fighting game tournament. After nearly two decades dominating global fighting game events, the 2001 GameCube release will not be featured at this year's EVO, with organisers opting to fill the 2019 line-up with much...
Deals Treat Your Nintendo Switch To A 400GB Micro SD Card For Only $62
There has never been a better time to buy!
With the newly announced 1TB micro SD card on the way, it seems now is the time to pick up a bargain on a 400GB micro SD card for your Nintendo Switch. These mighty micro SD cards are normally quite pricey, but you can pick one up for only $62.30 as it's Amazon's Deal of the Day. For most people, 400GB...
News Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy Switch eShop Listing Reveals April Release
Three ace games in one
Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy is already in the hands of Switch owners located within Japan, so when will the western fans get to play this glorious three-in-one package originally released on mobile devices and 3DS? According to a listing under the 'coming soon' section on the Australian Switch eShop, Capcom's title...
News Trials Rising Screenshots On The Switch eShop Look Better Than The Actual Game
Dirty practices
If you've viewed any screenshots of the recent Ubisoft release Trials Rising on the Switch eShop, you might have noticed these images don't match the quality of the visuals in the game. As pointed out by Kotaku, this is because these are clearly shots from another version. Unfortunately, this is a common practice within the...
News Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp Receives "Major" Update, New Minigame Added
'Happy Homeroom'
Mobile app Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp has just received what is being described as a "major" update, introducing a new interior design minigame called Happy Homeroom. In this new game, you can use your furniture to practice your interior design skills. Your finished designs will be judged by Lottie and other adorable critters,...
Video A Look At Pokémon Snap's Cut Stages, Pokémon, Sequel Ideas And More
"Wonderful!"
Pokémon Snap stands out as one of the most memorable experiences on the Nintendo 64, especially if you're a fan of Game Freak's hugely popular monster-catching franchise, and was also one of the best-selling games for the system, too. It would appear that a considerable amount of content was cut from the final version of the game,...
News Looks Like Ashes Cricket 2019 Is On The Way This Summer, And It's Coming To Switch
Get ready to bowl a googly
We hope you're feeling up for a good ol' game of cricket this summer, because it appears that a brand new game is on the way to Nintendo Switch. No official word has been shared, and we don't even have a confirmed title at present, but the signs are pointing towards an 'Ashes Cricket 2019' game launching this summer. This...
Video Johnny Cage Revealed For Mortal Kombat 11, Here's A First Look
The 14th character to join the roster
Joining the ever-growing roster of fighters for Mortal Kombat 11 today is Johnny Cage, and IGN has shared a first look at him in action in the trailer above. Johnny Cage becomes the 14th character to be officially revealed for the game, set to be playable from launch when it releases on 23rd April in the US (or...
News Game Freak Director Junichi Masuda Thanks Pokémon Fans For Their Continued Support
"Everyone's support made a day like today possible"
Today is a pretty big day for Pokémon fans. Not only are we mere hours away from a Pokémon Direct at the time of writing, which looks set to reveal the next generation of games in the series, but today also marks the 23rd anniversary of the franchise. Yes, on this very day 23 years ago, Pokémon...
News Smash Bros. Ultimate And Super Mario Party Nominated For Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Award
There can only be one winner
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate had such a late release last year, it missed out on a lot of the major award ceremonies. Hopefully, it can make up for lost time in 2019. With this in mind, the all-star brawler and Super Mario Party have both been revealed as nominees in the 'Favourite Video Game' category at this year's...
Random UK Theme Park To Host eSports Event, Interesting Looking Nintendo Mascots Spotted
It's a me (kind of)
UK theme park, Thorpe Park Resort, is gearing up for another year of fun as spring draws near. This year, the resort is hosting an eSports event, so several iconic Nintendo and Fortnite characters have come to celebrate. It looks like Mario and friends might have had a bit too much fun, though. The event in question is called...
News The Next Smash Bros. Ultimate Spirit Event Puts The Pedal To The Metal
Turn it up to 11
Nintendo has revealed the theme for the next Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Spirit event, and this time it's embracing all things metal. Yes, under the name 'Hard 'n' Heavy Metal', this event will kick off this Friday and lasts for three days as usual. You'll find plenty of Spirits with metal bodies popping up on the Spirit Board, so...
Tuesday26th Feb 2019
News God Of War's Art Director Is Still Posting Incredible Realistic Smash Ultimate Designs
We're not jealous of his talent at all...
You'll have to forgive us for revisiting this project for a third time, but God of War Art Director, Raf Grassetti, is still working on his collection of realistic Super Smash Bros. Ultimate designs and we can't help but share them for you to see. Last time, we shared Grassetti's takes on the likes of Diddy...
News Noclip Website Lets You Look At Nintendo Video Game Maps In Your Internet Browser
Bookmark it now
The noclip.website - not to be confused with the creators of the high-end game documentaries on YouTube - has been about since 2018. The site is committed to making datamined video game maps accessible to the general public through internet browsers. You may or may not have heard about it previously. So far, a stack of Nintendo maps...
Review RemiLore - An Endearingly Sweet RPG Experience That Might Leave You Wanting More
Got a sweet tooth?
In the modern game industry, it feels like there’s quite a continuous push for ‘event games’, like the sorts of action titles you see plastered over advertisements and social media just about everywhere you go. What doesn’t often get talked about is the market for less intense games; the sorts of experiences more geared...
News Pokémon Direct Officially Confirmed For Tomorrow, 27th February
Generation 8?
A Pokémon Direct has been officially confirmed, scheduled to air tomorrow, 27th February. Pokémon fans all around the world have been eagerly anticipating news for the promised, upcoming Generation 8 games for some time, with many believing that news would drop tomorrow on 'Pokémon Day'. Now, Nintendo has confirmed that a...
Rumour Pokémon Direct Video Tags Suggest Generation 8 Will Indeed Be Shown Tomorrow
Hype intensifies
As you're probably already aware by now, a Pokémon Direct is coming tomorrow. It's exciting, it's intriguing, and it'll hopefully be wonderful, but there's no way of knowing exactly what will be shown. Or is there? Twitter user @pokexperto has discovered that the YouTube uploads already present on the site, which are currently...
Review Modern Combat Blackout - Call Of Duty Has Little To Worry About
Out for the count
By now, we emphatically know that first-person shooters can work on Nintendo Switch. The console’s positioning as a semi-handheld platform – and the realistic limitations of its hardware – simply aren’t an issue when an FPS is developed in the right way. Heck, even PS Vita got a great shooter in the form of Killzone:...
Talking Point Nintendo And Microsoft Working Together Isn't As Crazy As You Think
Dogs + cats living together = ?
The whispers that Microsoft is preparing to launch games and services on Switch are, in some ways, too fantastical to believe; a dream-come-true for fanboys-and-girls of a certain age. The rumoured deal suggests that the company is planning not only to launch Xbox Live and Game Pass integration, but also to publish...
Video New Detective Pikachu Movie Trailer Shows Off Lots Of New Pokémon
This is looking epic
As promised yesterday, a brand new trailer for the Pokémon Detective Pikachu movie has just been released and we're loving every second of it. The trailer features a generous supply of footage we haven't seen before, as well as a variety of Pokémon that have been shown off for the first time. Keep an eye out for the likes of...
News Dead Cells Is Getting A 'Huge' Free DLC Pack Soon
Nine months in the making
Hit ‘roguevania’ Dead Cells is soon to receive a substantial free DLC update across all platforms. Developer Motion Twin has been working on the pack for nine months and, although the base game is complete, it’s looking to add some more flavour and provide explanations and a ‘proper conclusion’ to the story with...
News Nintendo's Mobile RPG Dragalia Lost Is Now Available In The UK, Australia, Canada And More
And it's about time, too
Nintendo's first original IP created for smartphones, Dragalia Lost, has finally become available in several new territories. Fans in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, Canada, Singapore, and New Zealand can download the game for free from today. You'll find the app available on both the AppStore and
Random Brazil's President Just Used Sonic The Hedgehog Music In A Video Message
From a boss battle, no less
Running a country is pretty serious business, and everything from the words spoken and imagery used by politicians is crucial to sharing the correct message. Apparently, for Brazil's president Jair Bolsonaro, the perfect way to express an important message is putting it alongside a musical ditty from 2006's Sonic the...
News Dragalia Lost Has Generated More Revenue Than Mario And Animal Crossing On Mobile
An estimated $75 million
Earlier today, we shared the news that Nintendo's mobile RPG Dragalia Lost has finally launched in the UK, Australia, Canada, and more. It definitely makes sense for Nintendo to bring the game to more and more territories, as estimated revenue totals suggest that the game has now surpassed both Super Mario Run and
News Colourful Management Sim World Tree Marché Is Cooking Up A Treat On Switch This Week
With six unique storylines
Flyhigh Works and CIRCLE Entertainment have revealed that World Tree Marché is landing on Switch later this week. The game is described as a "warm-hearted management simulation" in which you run the market of a struggling ‘world tree’ together with six chefs. You'll be taking the role of Royal Food Adviser, tasked...
News Become A Giraffe Detective In Lord Winklebottom Investigates, Coming To Switch Next Year
This looks absolutely bonkers
Charlotte Sutherland, solo Developer at Cave Monsters, has revealed that her first release, Lord Winklebottom Investigates, is heading to Nintendo Switch next year. If you haven't already watched the trailer above, get on it pronto. The game features classic point-and-click adventure gameplay, all wrapped up in a world...
News Japanese My Nintendo Users Can Now Spend Points On Physical Yoshi Goodies
And we're incredibly jealous
In today's episode of 'why does Japan get all the cool stuff and why haven't we just relocated already?', we present to you the latest selection of physical goodies added to the region's My Nintendo rewards service. And everything's coming up Yoshi. Yes, these new arrivals all feature our favourite, green, egg-laying...
Video Digital Foundry Puts The Trials Rising Open Beta On Switch To The Test
Extreme in more ways than one
Prior to the release of Trials Rising, Ubisoft ran an open beta allowing players on all platforms to get a soil sample. Digital Foundry took this opportunity to see how the Switch beta stacked up against the competition. If the beta is anything to go by, the image quality and frame rate are the main concerns. The game...
News Twitch's Pokémon TV And Movie Marathon Returns Tomorrow
On Pokémon Day, of course
Pokémon anime fans, rejoice! Twitch's mega-marathon of movie madness is set to return tomorrow, giving fans the chance to sit back and join the chat as viewers simultaneously watch the show. Returning for a third run, the Twitch Pokémon marathon has previously aired numerous episodes from the TV show as well as some of...
News Horizon Chase Turbo ESRB Classification Suggests A Physical Release Is On The Way
Racing ahead
It appears the Brazilian-based developer Aquiris is moving forward with a Horizon Chase Turbo physical release after a listing for the title has been spotted on the Entertainment Software Rating Board in the US. The Switch and PlayStation 4 hard copy will be published by PM Studios, which is known for previous physical releases such as
News Gunman Clive Will Be A Playable Character In Mechsternmination Force
But there's a catch...
Last Friday, Swedish-based developer Bertil Hörberg announced his new platform action title Mechsternmination Force would be arriving on the Switch eShop this Spring. The game is described as a cross between the Contra series and Shadow of the Colossus on the PlayStation 2, and will apparently be "a lot bigger" than his...
News The Escapists Breaks Out Of Its Digital-Only Existence With A Limited Run For Switch
You've got a long sentence ahead
If you happen to be a fan of top-down strategy games set in a prison, you'll be pleased to hear Limited Run Games is opening pre-orders for a physical Switch copy of The Escapists: Complete Edition on 1st March. Below is the official announcement, courtesy of the Limited Run Twitter account: You've got a long...
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News 1TB Micro SD Cards Are About To Hit Stores, Perfect For Your Switch Storage Woes
A lot of space for a lot of cash
Two brand new microSD cards, both boasting a whopping 1TB of storage space, have been officially unveiled today. With one of these beauties tucked away inside your Switch console, you'll likely never have to worry about storage concerns ever again. The cards in question come from Micron and SanDisk (which you can...
News A Trio Of Classic Resident Evil Games Is Coming To Switch This May
"Play all three masterpieces anywhere"
Capcom is bringing Resident Evil Zero, Resident Evil and Resident Evil 4 to the Switch in May, it has revealed. The three games will hit the eShop on May 21st. In North America, there will be the option to purchase Zero and RE1 in a box under the title Resident Evil Origins Collecti
Review Trials Rising - Death-Defying Stunts On The Move
On the rise
Very few games as close to marrying sheer frustration and abject joy as Trials. From its earliest days as a browser game in 2000 to its breakout success on XBLA, RedLynx’s 2.5D racer has always been a tough cookie to crack thanks to its physics-driven stunts and high difficulty curve, and as such, it’s boxed itself into a...
Feature Meet Doug Bowser, The Man Behind The Meme
Just who does this 'Bowser' fellow think he is?
With news that Reggie Fils-Aimé is to step down from his role as President of Nintendo of America, his successor – Mr Doug Bowser – was probably prepared for the deluge of familiar headlines to flood the web. He’s been on the radar of Nintendo fans for a while now – with that surname it would...
News Saints Row: The Third - The Full Package Secures May Release Date On Switch
Not long to wait
Publisher Deep Silver has finally lifted the lid on the Nintendo Switch release date for Saints Row: The Third - The Full Package. We're pleased to let you know that you'll be able to get your hands on it from 10th May. The news comes from a tweet shared by the studio today; no other details were given, but we're happy to have a...
Video Final Fantasy X | X-2 HD Remaster And XII: The Zodiac Age Get New Switch Trailers
Pre-orders now live for both
Square Enix has today shared two new trailers for upcoming Final Fantasy games on Nintendo Switch. The trailers have arrived alongside news that both games are now available to pre-order from the Nintendo eShop. We've gathered these trailers and information on each release for you below. Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac...
Reminder Register Your Switch Launch Games Before They Expire This Weekend (Europe)
Don't lose out
This Sunday, the Nintendo Switch will be two years old, meaning it's been two whole years since we first treated our eyeballs to that opening shot in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. If you live in Europe, this means that the My Nintendo programme will soon stop accepting registrations for any games that launched alongside the...
Random This Grandma Has Played Wii Fit Every Day For More Than 10 Years
Hardcore
You won't be surprised to hear that we're rather fond of video games here at Nintendo Life, with many of us boasting frankly ridiculous playtime hour totals on some of our favourite games, but not one of us has ever managed to achieve the levels of dedication shown by this grandma. Shared by Super Rare Games boss George Perkins, the tweet...
News GameStop Lists Wolfenstein: Youngblood And Dragon Quest Heroes 1 & 2 For Switch
2019 placeholder dates
Last June, there was a rumour Wolfenstein: Youngblood would be making its way across to the Nintendo Switch. The idea of this happening came about when a GameStop employee revealed the game was listed for Switch and this followed with it appearing on the company's website. It now seems to have happened again, with a supposed...
News Nintendo Opens Up About Relaxing Content Creator Guidelines
Embracing the community
Last November, Nintendo decided to axe its controversial creators program, replacing it with new guidelines intended to make it easier for creators to monetise any videos featuring Nintendo games. A report published by Japanese publication Nikkei has now discussed Nintendo's new stance, explaining why exactly Nintendo...
Review Devil Engine - A Brutal Yet Rewarding Tribute To The Likes Of Thunder Force And R-Type
The devil is in the detail
Long before 'bullet hell' shooters became the flavour of the month, Technosoft's Thunder Force series took an almost perverse delight in humiliating players who foolishly believed they had the skills to beat even the toughest shmup challenge. Titles like Thunder Force III, IV and V were the pinnacle of 2D shooting...
News Sega Wants To Know Which Games You'd Like On The Mega Drive Mini
But there are limited choices
The Sega Mega Drive Mini is set to bring Sega-focused retro delights to your living room later in 2019, all in a very similar fashion to Nintendo's NES and SNES mini consoles which saw releases in recent years. Before it arrives, though, Sega is hoping to find out which games you'd like to be playable on the system...
Random Pokémon GO Player Arrested For Hitting Police Officer Who Interrupted His Game
Man used Rage, thankfully it wasn't effective
Even the best of us can become entirely engrossed in our Pokémon GO captures and battling, but this story is a perfect example of things going way too far. A 40-year-old man has reportedly been arrested after striking a police officer in the face. The incident took place in Matsuyama, the capital city...
News Bandai Namco Reveals Super Dragon Ball Heroes: World Mission Pre-Order Goodies
Power-up your deck
If you are an avid Dragon Ball fan, happen to live in the United States and are looking forward to the release of Super Dragon Ball Heroes: World Mission on the Nintendo Switch this April, you're in for quite the treat. Publisher Bandai Namco has taken to Twitter recently to share the game's pre-order goodies. If you do decide to...
News Why Bowser Jr. Got His Own Adventure In Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story On 3DS
Growing up in his father's shadow
In the January issue of Nintendo Dream, the Japanese magazine had the opportunity to talk with the development team behind Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story + Bowser Jr.'s Journey for 3DS. When asked about why Bowser Jr. was selected as the protagonist for the brand-new side campaign, the team explained how...
UK Charts Smash Bros. Ultimate Returns To Top Ten But EA's Anthem Takes Top Prize
Nintendo grabs three top-ten spots
UK chart data is now in for the week ending 23rd February, with Super Smash Bros. Ultimate managing to return to the top ten after dropping out last week. Nintendo's evergreen chart-toppers are still clinging on to their top ten positions this week, with both New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe...
News Nintendo Shares Gorgeous Concept Artworks From Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker
Can we get these framed for the office?
Sitting firmly in the 'adorable' section of our Switch game library is Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker, a puzzle title which was actually formed as an extension to mechanics first introduced in Super Mario 3D World on the Wii U. If you've played it for yourself, you likely don't need us to tell you that the...
News Lots Of Pokémon Build-A-Bear Toys Are 30% Off For A Limited Time
Meowth-watering savings
If you're a Pokémon fan, and you just so happen to like fluffy, customisable toys based on your favourite characters, you're definitely in luck today. A new Build-A-Bear sale has just launched taking 30% off almost the entire collection. The online-exclusive bundles for Piplup, Jigglypuff, Pikachu, Eevee, Charmander,...
Video Ryan Reynolds Shares Comical Look At His Detective Pikachu Role, New Trailer Tomorrow
"I tried to lose 182 pounds to match his weight"
We were rather fond of Detective Pikachu on Nintendo 3DS, so much so that we said we'd like to see certain traits of the game be brought forward as standards for the series in our review. Naturally, hearing the news of a full feature film based on the game had us excited and worried in equal measure,...
Video Did You Know Gaming Takes A Look At Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Smashing stuff
Now that the majority of Switch owners have played Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Did You Know Gaming recently uploaded a lengthy video sharing a bunch of interesting facts, secrets and easter eggs about the game. It turns out the project plan for this game was dated around the same day as the final Super Smash Bros. presentation for...
News Fortnite Season 8 Arrives This Week, Pirate Theme, Snakes And Bananas All Teased
And no more planes?
Fortnite's eighth season is just three days away, with players across Switch and all other platforms gearing up for a brand new set of challenges, skins, and crazy shooter antics. Epic Games has been leaving teasers for the new season on the official Fortnite Twitter account over the last couple of days. The first one clearly...
News Mysterious Sci-Fi Adventure Trüberbrook Gets Switch Release Date And New Details
Take a peek behind the scenes
Headup Games has shared some new details, behind-the-scenes info, and a confirmed release date for its upcoming title, Trüberbrook. The game can be yours on Switch from 17th April, just a month or so after its 12th March release on PC. If you haven't heard about this one before, Trüberbrook is described as a...
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