Random Was Shantae The Half-Genie Hero Just Teased For Smash Bros. Ultimate?
Trigger's animation fuels speculation
Guide Bloodstained's 8-Bit Nightmare: How To Find The Game's Punishing Hidden Level
Warning: Potential spoilers contained within!
News Is Game Freak "Recycling" 3DS Animations In Pokémon Sword And Shield On Switch?
What happened to the "higher quality" animations?
News Story Of Seasons: Friends Of Mineral Town Gets Western Release And New Info
New trailer and screens released
News - 2019, Week 27
Sunday7th Jul 2019
News Game Freak Prefers To "Implement New Things Fairly Gradually" In Pokémon
And it will "continue to do new things gradually"
Pokémon fans around the world have been dreaming about a vast open-world 3D entry in the series for far too long now. Just imagine an adventure in the style of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild or even similar to the Level-5 title, Yo-Kai Watch 4. Returning to reality, Game Freak doesn't...
News Nintendo Explains How It Would Combat A Hostile Takeover
“We do have systems in place”
During Nintendo’s recent Shareholder Q&A, company president Shuntaro Furukawa was asked what the video game giant would do in the event of a "hostile takeover" if another company wanted its intellectual property. Furukawa responded by explaining how Nintendo had not adopted any "anti-takeover" measures, but...
News It’s Official: The Switch Online Service Has Surpassed 10 Million Subscribers
Nintendo will continue to make it more appealing
The Nintendo Switch Online service might have only been launched late last year, but it's already got more than 10 million subscribers. Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa confirmed this at the company's recent Shareholder Q&A. The number of subscribers for Nintendo Switch Online has increased...
News A Sequel To Pokémon Snap Won't Happen Unless There's A "Very Unique Twist"
It's not going to happen in a snap
One of the most requested Pokémon games of all-time is a sequel to the 1999 Nintendo 64 title, Pokémon Snap. Will it ever happen, though? While fans have been hoping for a follow-up for two decades, according to Game Freak's Junichi Masuda, it's going to need a very unique twist. During an interview with Metro's...
Review Lucah: Born Of A Dream - Look Past Those Divisive Visuals And You'll Find A Fine RPG
Demon cleaner
A nightmare can be a powerful thing. Locked inside your own mind, it can be a place where your worst fears, regrets and moments of shame emerge from the shadows to haunt and taunt you. Thankfully, we all tend to wake up from these imaginary hellscapes, but it’s not quite that easy for the hero of Lucah: Born of a Dream. They’ve...
News Bandai Namco Delays Digimon Survive And Announces Digimon Story Cyber Sleuth: Complete Edition
Cyber Sleuth arrives this October
We're sorry to say, but Bandai Namco's adventure/tactical RPG Digimon Survive has been delayed until next year. After locking in a 2019 release last July, the multi-platform release has now been pushed back. This was confirmed during the "Future of Digimon" panel at this year's Anime Expo. To make up for this,...
News Demo Kill la Kill: IF Or Buy The Full Game Later This Month
Back to school
Fans of the Studio Trigger anime Kill la Kill are in for a treat towards the end of July when the vagrant school girl Ryuko arrives on the Switch in her very first fighting game adaptation. Following on from the initial reveal of the game around the same time last year, Arc System Works has now confirmed a Switch demo of Kill la...
News Nintendo Not Actively Pursuing Large-Scale Collaborations, But Open To Partnerships
To increase the value of its IP
At Nintendo's 79th Annual General Meeting of Shareholders recently, president Shuntaro Furukawa was asked what Nintendo thought about new competitors entering the video game market and how exactly it went about collaborating with other companies on projects. This was his reply: We consider it to be a very good...
News Tetris 99 Rated By The Australian Classification Board
Is a retail version on the way?
Last month, we found out the online multiplayer Switch game Tetris 99 would be receiving a physical release in Japan. Now, a rating has appeared on the Australian Classification Board – essentially confirming a retail version of the game will also be released here in the west. Below is the classification: [/imag
Saturday6th Jul 2019
Random Was Shantae The Half-Genie Hero Just Teased For Smash Bros. Ultimate?
Trigger's animation fuels speculation
Immediately after WayForward revealed Studio Trigger's opening cinematic for Shantae 5, fans of the half-genie hero began commenting about how a window at the start of the 30-second clip looked similar to the Super Smash Bros. Ultimate logo. Is it a sign? Who knows, but there's still plenty of reason to...
News Nintendo Is Actively Investigating 5G Technology
For a future Switch revision?
Shareholders love buzz words, don't they? As far as telecommunication buzz words go, there is nothing spicier than '5G' right now. The telecom sector is ripe with dreams of how 5G will change our lives and is desperate to sell us new subscriptions and handsets. But what does this mean on the gaming front? Nintendo was...
News Level-5 Announces Yo-Kai Watch 4 Western Release At The 2019 Anime Expo
No word on a launch date
During a panel at the 2019 Anime Expo, Level-5 announced Yo-Kai Watch 4 for Nintendo Switch would eventually be released in the west (thanks, HDKirin). Although this isn't the most surprising news, it's nice to know the Japanese developer and publisher hasn't forgotten about the fanbase within this region. Unfortunately,...
News Nintendo Focusing On Switch Install Base To Combat Next-Gen Performance Gap
Strength in numbers
It's well documented the Nintendo Switch is underpowered when compared to the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. However, it's currently an accepted differential due to the fact those systems are tethered to televisions and Switch's unique selling point of becoming portability shines through. We've reported on a large number of ports...
News Nintendo Wants The Switch Business To Continue For As Long As Possible
"We hope to maintain sales over a long lifecycle"
During Nintendo's recent Shareholder Q&A, president Shuntaro Furukawa explained how the Japanese company wanted to maintain Switch sales momentum over a prolonged period of time, when queried about the system potentially dropping off when it reached its peak, much like the Wii did. We want the...
Feature Inside The World Of Pokémon ROM Hacks
"I just wanted to make a game people would enjoy"
Games often inspire their fans. Sometimes they make tournaments. Sometimes, players bring themselves into the world of the game. The core of this inspiration, though, is when players take a game they love and mould it into something completely new. This is the way of the Pokémon ROM hacking...
News Nintendo Intends To Create The Next Generation Of Controllers
Miyamoto striving to set a new standard
Nintendo has been a leader in video game controller design for the past 30 years. However, at its recent Shareholders Q&A, it stated how it is actively working on establishing a 'new standard' within the industry. When asked if he thought developers would continue making video games where players were...
News Samantha Robertson Moves Into A New Role At Nintendo
Working with the whole family
Nintendo of America's Samantha Robertson has moved into a new role. Robertson made the belated announcement herself over on her Twitter page. There's no need to be upset though, as she's simply moved into a new role at the company. She's now the Manager of Product Marketing for the Publisher and Developer Relations...
News Fire Emblem: Three Houses Director Reveals It Took Him 80 Hours To Complete One Pathway
"More than 200 hours" for all three
The upcoming Switch release Fire Emblem: Three Houses promises to offer plenty of bang for your buck – with Intelligent Systems' director Toshiyuki Kusakihara revealing it took him 80 hours to complete just a single storyline, during an interview with the French video game website, Jeuxvideo. Here's a...
News Studio Trigger Reveals Its Stunning Opening Animation For Shantae 5
Lovely stuff
Earlier this week, WayForward revealed the talented Japanese animation studio Trigger would be responsible for the opening scene in the upcoming release, Shantae 5. To celebrate this announcement, some concept art was shared over on Twitter. While we expected to be waiting much longer to see the final product, this opening animation...
News Miyamoto Believes Nintendo Have Not Fallen Behind With VR
It is just being careful...
Another interesting response during the recent Nintendo Shareholders Q&A was from the one and only Shigeru Miyamoto when he was quizzed about the "impression that Nintendo has been a little slow to join large global trends like the mobile business and releasing games that use VR". The legendary designer rejected...
News One Piece: Pirate Warriors 4 Sails Onto Nintendo Switch Next Year
Get fired up!
Bandai Namco has officially announced the next entry in the One Piece: Pirate Warriors series at the 2019 Anime Expo. One Piece: Pirate Warriors 4 is once again based on Koei Tecmo's Warriors series and is being developed by Omega Force. It will be released on multiple platforms including the Nintendo Switch in 2020. Take a look at...
Video How To Use Every Power-Up In Super Mario Maker 2
Power-up your courses
If in-game tutorials aren't your cup of tea, perhaps you would prefer to watch the above 25-minute video, demonstrating how to use every power-up in Super Mario Maker 2. Yes, for your viewing pleasure, our lovely senior video producer Alex Olney has recorded how each one of the power-ups in the Nintendo Switch Super Mario...
Anniversary Pokémon GO Turns Three Years Old Today
Time flies when you're walking literally everywhere
Three years ago today, Niantic and The Pokémon Company changed the world of mobile gaming by introducing the augmented reality-focused Pokémon GO. On 6th July 2016, the app released in the US, Australia and New Zealand. Technical difficulties which came as a result of higher-than-expected early...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (July 6th)
Here are our picks, but what are yours?
It's Saturday once again, which means we've made it all the way to the end of yet another week. This week brought with it a Wind Waker revelation in Zelda: Breath of the Wild and news of a special Armoured Mewtwo making waves in Pokémon GO, but now it's time to sit back and talk about our weekend plans. As...
Friday5th Jul 2019
News Story Of Seasons: Friends Of Mineral Town Gets Western Release And New Info
New trailer and screens released
Earlier this week, we shared the news that a remake of Game Boy Advance title Harvest Moon: Friends of Mineral Town had been confirmed for release in Japan. Now, we have our first proper look at the game thanks to a new trailer and screenshots. Officially titled
News Armored Mewtwo Appears In Pokémon GO Raid Battles For A Limited Time
Striking back
Between 10th July and 31st July, Niantic is running a special limited-time promotion in Pokémon GO where Armored Mewtwo will appear in raid battles. You'll also have the chance to show off your prowess for power and aesthetics with some new Style Shop items. Armoured Mewtwo is described as a legendary, psychic and powerful...
News Wii's Donkey Kong Country Returns Is Now Playable At 1080p And 60fps On Nvidia Shield
See it in action
As you may well be aware, a number of Nintendo's first-party Wii titles have been ported to the Nvidia Shield in China. The latest to make the jump is Donkey Kong Country Returns, and it's looking just as tasty as you might expect. The Wii game has been treated to the usual upgrades for the Nvidia Shield release, meaning it plays...
News We Finally Know How Many Floors Make Up Luigi's Mansion 3's Hotel
Spoilers contained within, obviously
Luigi's Mansion 3 is looking absolutely fantastic and, thinking about it, we'd probably put it right at the very top of our most anticipated games list for the next few months. Take that, Link's Awakening remake. One of the reasons why we're really looking forward to getting stuck in is the new single-player...
News NPD Reveals The Top 10 Best-Selling Switch Games In The United States
Mario Kart 8 is still in first place
NPD Video Game Industry Analyst Mat Piscatella has shared the top 10 best-selling games on the Nintendo Switch in North America since the system was launched in 2017. This includes physical game sales as well as digital sales for publishers who are members of the digital leader panel. Nintendo is responsible for...
Review Dream Daddy: A Dad Dating Simulator - A Heartwarming And Likeable Visual Novel
Daddy Cool
From the outside, everything about Dream Daddy: Dadrector’s Cut suggests a horny dating sim. It looks for all the world like the developer has simply swapped out buxom anime college girls for hot single dads. Spend a few minutes with it, though, and you’ll soon discover a touching visual novel that focuses on relationships, shot...
Heavy spoiler alert! Heavy spoiler alert!
Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night is finally with us, and what a wait it has been. The game was crowdfunded back in 2015 and endured a major delay last year, but it's finally in our hands and on our Switches. While Nintendo fans have unquestionably been given the worst version of the game (
News Nintendo Posts Job Listings For Zelda: Breath Of The Wild Sequel Dungeon Designers
Fancy working in Kyoto?
Although it's probably a good couple of years away from launching, the Zelda: Breath of the Wild sequel has obviously become one of the most anticipated games on Switch since the moment it was revealed. News on the game will likely be rather nonexistent until we get closer to launch, but we do know that Nintendo is currently...
News PM Studios Celebrates 4th Of July With A Special Switch Game Bundle
Includes four great titles
PM Studios is celebrating America's Independence Day with a special limited-time bundle sale. The "PM Ultimate Bundle" includes MUSYNX, Deemo, Opus Collection and Mercenaries Saga Chronicles. It's available r
News Zelda Is Getting An Adorable Breath Of The Wild Nendoroid Figure
Long hair edition
Good Smile has teased a prototype for an upcoming Nendoroid figure for none other than the Princess of Hyrule, Zelda. The design was revealed at this year's Anime Expo and is based on Zelda's appearance in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. You can see the prototype figure in full below - as you'd expect, it features the...
News Stranger Things Turns Fortnite Upside Down With New Crossover Content
Friends don't lie
Yesterday saw the launch of the third season of Netflix's Stranger Things - we haven't quite finished binging our way through it yet so no spoilers, please! As well as the official Stranger Things 3: The Game release landing on the same day, the much-loved series is also festering its way into Fortnite (because super-popular plus...
News Niantic Teases Team Rocket For Pokémon GO With A Real-Life Hot Air Balloon
Prepare for trouble
With the game's latest update, data miners discovered evidence of a potential Team Rocket and 'Shadow Pokémon' appearance in Pokémon GO. Since then, developer Niantic has teased the iconic evildoers through its AR photo mode and artwork, but this latest stunt is the biggest tease so far. During Pokémon GO Fest in Dortmund,...
News The Second DLC Pack For Tetris 99 Will Include Offline Multiplayer
Fun for family and friends
Nintendo's Japanese website has confirmed the second offline DLC pack coming to Tetris 99 later this year will include a mode allowing you to play with family and friends. No extra information has been provided and there's the word on when it will arrive. Next weekend, Tetris 99 celebrates Splatoon 2's final Splatfest...
Rumour Czech Retailer Lists The Witcher 3 Switch For A September Release
A leak, or just a mistake?
At E3 last month, it was revealed that The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Complete Edition would be coming to Nintendo Switch. We were told that the game would be arriving in "2019" but no exact dates have yet been provided - until now? Czech retailer CZC has posted a listing for the game on its website, suggesting that it'll be...
News Attack On Titan 2: Final Battle Launches On Switch Today, Here's The Launch Trailer
Following the anime's third season
Just in case you needed a reminder, Attack on Titan 2: Final Battle arrives on Nintendo Switch today. Koei Tecmo has shared a brand new trailer to celebrate its launch. Final Battle is available as an upgrade pack for players who already own Attack on Titan 2 and also as a standalone release for anyone who wants...
News Brace Yourself Games Releases "Small Bug Fix" For Cadence Of Hyrule
Version 1.0.1 has arrived
If you're still dancing to the rhythm of the beat weeks after the release of Cadence of Hyrule, you'll be pleased to hear a new update for the game is now available. While the game was actually updated to version 1.0.1. last week, it wasn't until a few days later the patch notes were discovered over on the Brace Yourself...
News Catch A Physical Version Of Fishing Star: World Tour Later This Year
The one you've been waiting for
At the start of this year, Fishing Star: World Tour was released on the Switch eShop across all-regions. If you've been holding out for a physical release, you're in luck. Aksys Games will be releasing a hard copy later this year in both North America and Europe. The game will be priced at $29.99 in the US. This...
News Suda51 Wants To Go "Above And Beyond" Fan Expectations With No More Heroes 3
Expect the unexpected
No More Heroes 3 was finally officially confirmed at E3 this year, giving fans of the series what they had been hoping to see for almost a decade. Sure, Travis Strikes Again: No More Heroes was a nice way to return to the series on Switch, but for every person that played the game there were another twenty begging for a...
News Hyperlight Ultimate Arrives On Switch With Plenty Of Upgrades From Its 3DS Debut
And it's still as hectic as before
Hyperlight Ultimate is bringing its attack-on-the-senses-style shoot 'em up gameplay to Switch this month and it looks like there will be a number of improvements over the original game. Yes, Ultimate is a definitive version of Hyperlight EX which fired its way to the New 3DS back in 2016. We awarded that game a...
News Wulverblade Is Getting The Super Rare Physical Treatment, Pre-Orders Go Live Next Week
Another physical indie on Switch
Super Rare Games has today revealed that Wulverblade will be the next title to receive a physical release through its ever-expanding catalogue. The Super Rare edition will include a 20-page full-colour manual, a metallic slipcover, interior artwork, an exclusive sticker, and three trading cards randomly selected...
Thursday4th Jul 2019
Guide Bloodstained's 8-Bit Nightmare: How To Find The Game's Punishing Hidden Level
Warning: Potential spoilers contained within!
Every one of Koji Igarashi's Castlevania efforts has its fair share of secrets, and Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night is no exception. The game is packed with hidden rooms and special items, and the coolest of them all is the 8-Bit Nightmare – an entire level which pays tribute to the classic...
Review Graveyard Keeper - Stardew Valley With Rotting Corpses? Not Quite
Can you dig it?
Have you ever played Stardew Valley and thought it was missing a talking skull named Gerry; Witch burnings at the not-so-subtly-named Witch Hill; removal of skin, fats, bones, organs and more from human bodies; the ability to run a church and gather sweet, sweet donations; making paper out of the deceased’s’ skin? We’re going...
News This Super Mario Maker 2 Player Has Already Created A Full 32-Course Game
And you can try it out
Super Mario Maker 2 doesn't let players upload their levels as a complete in-game world (please, Nintendo?), but that hasn't stopped this player from making their own full game anyway. Third Strongest Bunny, a Canadian fan of the game who has been making levels since the original Super Mario Maker arrived on Wii U, has...
News Fire Emblem: Three Houses Expansion Pass Detailed, Now Available To Pre-Purchase
Four waves of DLC on the way
If you're hoping to enjoy every last drop of Fire Emblem: Three Houses' gameplay this summer, you might want to check out the game's Expansion Pass offering. Detailed today by Nintendo, the Expansion Pass is now available to pre-purchase from the Switch eShop in a bundle with the main game. It'll grant you access to...
Hands On This $50 Handheld Plays Pretty Much Every Game From Your Misspent Youth
The BittBoy Pocket Go really is something
We've covered previously BittBoy handhelds on the site before, so you guys should know the drill by now. These are super-cheap emulation-focused portables that feature off-the-shelf SoC tech and cost peanuts, and the latest addition – the BittBoy Pocket Go – is no different. Where this new version...
News Bloodstained: Ritual Of The Night Switch Fix Targeting A Mid-July Release
Will "improve input delay, stability, and various optimizations"
As much as we've been enjoying Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night here at Nintendo Life, it's hard to overlook the fact the Switch version has some serious issues. Assets are weaker than other versions, the frame rate is halved, the game can be unstable and the load times are also...
News River City Girls Brings Classic Beat 'Em Up Action To Switch This September
"Kick butt, take names, and pound punks"
In April, we found out WayForward was teaming up with Arc System Works to release a brand new entry in the River City / Kunio-kun series. The talented independent developer has now confirmed River City Girls will be released on 5th September, on the Nintendo Switch and multiple other platforms. According to...
Review Psyvariar Delta - A Classic Shooter That Will Leave You Buzzing
The definitive (psy)variation
The original Psyvariar was released nearly two decades ago, developed by Success Corporation (of Cotton fame) and taking full advantage of Taito’s G-NET arcade board to effortlessly shift around simple polygonal models and hundreds of bullets on screen; any freeze frame taken could have passed as an impressionist...
News Daemon X Machina's Orbital Limited Edition Comes With A Statue, Steelbook And More
Available in Europe and Australia
Daemon X Machina will be getting a lovely looking limited edition release in Europe and Australia featuring some very tempting extra goodies. It'll be available at launch alongside standalone copies of the game and includes everything seen in the image below. That's an 18cm Arsenal statue, a 100-page artbook, a...
News Ghostbusters: The Video Game Remastered Will Be A GameStop Exclusive In The United States
There's only one place to call...
Following on from last week's listing, it has now been officially confirmed the physical copy of Ghostbusters: The Video Game Remastered will be exclusive to GameStop in the United States. It is priced at $29.99 and pre-orders are now open on the GameStop website. This remastered version is based on the 2009 game,...
Video Pokémon: Mewtwo Strikes Back - Evolution Gets Gorgeous New Movie Trailer
New scenes shown off
Another trailer has been released for the upcoming Pokémon film, Pokémon: Mewtwo Strikes Back - Evolution. It showcases a number of scenes from the film which haven't been shown off before, all to the soundtrack of Rita Ora's 'Let You Love Me'. If you haven't seen the film that this is based on - 1998's Pokémon: The First...
News Datamine Uncovers Possible Post-Launch Characters Coming To Crash Team Racing
That's a long list!
A dataminer known as BetaM has located possible post-launch content in version 1.04 of Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled. This information was shared on ResetEra and reveals the full list of characters potentially being added to the game in the future. It features some evil faces from Spyro the Dragon and the inclusion
Nintendo Download 4th July (Europe)
Red Faction! What Remains of Edith Finch! Stranger Things 3!
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: Red Faction...
News The US Pokémon Center Store Has Introduced A 'Psyduck Bewildered' Collection
Fashion we can get behind
Forget 'Spring/Summer 2019' or whatever the mainstream fashion outlets are trying to sell to you; the Psyduck Bewildered Collection is absolutely where it's at. The US Pokémon Center has introduced a new line of Psyduck merch with hoodies, t-shirts, backpacks and more. As you can probably imagine, they all feature Psyduck...
Video Indie Hit Downwell Recreated In Super Mario Maker 2
Get vertical
If you're a fan of the indie title Downwell and happen to own a copy of Super Mario Maker 2, you might want to take a look at the above video. YouTube channel Boomstick Gaming has recreated the excellent vertical platforming roguelike rather accurately within Nintendo's Mario-themed course creator. Just like the real game, the...
Video New Dr. Mario World Trailer Shows Off Playable Characters, Abilities And Assistants
Learn all about the game
Nintendo has shared another new trailer for upcoming smartphone game Dr. Mario World, this time giving us a look at the playable characters and their abilities. We get to see Dr. Mario himself (of course), Dr. Yoshi, Dr. Bowser, and Dr. Bowser Jr., all of which have their own unique abilities which can impact your current...
News After Five Years, Shovel Knight Has Now Sold More Than 2.5 Million Copies
Across 12 different platforms
Did you know it has been five years since the initial release of Shovel Knight? Since then, the blue burrower has been transformed into a Super Smash Bros. Ultimate assist trophy and made over 25 cameos. His latest career milestone is a rather significant one. Yacht Club Games – the publisher and developer behind the...
News Rhythm-Based Beat 'Em Up Terrorhythm Finds Its Groove On Switch
Bust-a-move!
EvilCoGames' music-based beat 'em up Terrorhythm is gearing up for a release on Nintendo Switch, it has been confirmed. The game unsurprisingly combines hectic beat 'em up action with rhythm-based inputs, with the player simultaneously dealing with opponents appearing on screen while grooving along to the beat. There's a plot behind...
Wednesday3rd Jul 2019
Random Zelda: Wind Waker's Outset Island Is Apparently In Breath Of The Wild
Ahoy there!
It's not unusual to see references to existing Zelda games buried in new ones, but the guys over at GameXplain think they may have found yet another reference hiding in Breath of the Wild – and if this is legit, it's actually pretty crazy that it's taken this long to surface. The location is Lurelin Village, which – when viewed from...
News Is Game Freak "Recycling" 3DS Animations In Pokémon Sword And Shield On Switch?
What happened to the "higher quality" animations?
After Game Freak revealed Pokémon Sword and Shield wouldn't include every pocket monster, producer Junichi Masuda was forced to explain how part of this decision was tied to the fact the team was required to create much
News Smash Bros. Ultimate 'Everyone Is Here' Mural Artist Explains How It Was Made
"The idea came from Sakurai-san"
The Super Smash Bros. Ultimate mural featuring all of the game's playable characters will likely stick in our minds as one of the best pieces of gaming artwork of all time. Used in Nintendo Directs (who could forget the moments when new characters would appear alongside old favourites?) and to promote the game at...
News The Pokémon Company Is Releasing An Official Line Of Bubble Teas This Summer
Drink 'em all
Pikachu Bubble Mango Smoothie Bubble Tea - 756 yen There's nothing better than an ice cold drink on a hot day, that's why The Pokémon Company is releasing a special range of Pokémon bubble teas in Sweet Dynasty Bubble Tea Drink Bars across Japan this summer. There will be a total of six different teas to select from and prices...
News Harvest Moon: Friends Of Mineral Town Is Getting A Switch Remake
The GBA title returns
A Nintendo Switch remake of Game Boy Advance game Harvest Moon: Friends of Mineral Town has been confirmed for release in Japan. Very little has been revealed for the new game - such as how, and if, it'll expand upon or reimagine the original - but we do know that it appears to blend content from both Friends of Mineral Town...
News Cuphead Dev Explains Why 'The Delicious Last Course' DLC Has Been Delayed
Care, quality and health
In case you missed it, the upcoming DLC for the run and gun game Cuphead has been pushed back until 2020. Part of the reason behind the delay is tied to the overall wellbeing of the team at StudioMDHR. According to co-director Chad Moldenhauer, it's all about healthy development practices: "The development of the or
News Nintendo Reveals The Switch eShop's Best-Selling Games For June 2019 (Europe)
No guesses which game came first
Nintendo has shared a list of the top 15 best-selling eShop games of June 2019 in Europe, unsurprisingly revealing that Cadence of Hyrule has dominated the scene during its first month on sale. As is often the case, the list features a collection of Nintendo-published favourites and indie greats, combining to show...
Review SEGA AGES Wonder Boy: Monster Land - When RPG Meets Arcade Platformer
The boy is back in town
By this point, anyone familiar with the Sega Ages series should already know what to expect: a flawless port of a single game from Sega’s history, complete with a few tweaks and updates here and there to provide the ultimate version of that game. Wonder Boy: Monster Land is the latest offering from Sega and developer M2,...
News Langrisser I & II Switch Remakes Secure Western Release
And we have a release window, too
NIS America has today revealed a western release for the Langrisser I & II remakes on Nintendo Switch. The legendary strategy RPG series will be making its comeback in "early 2020". Both games are featured in a single collection and have been entirely remastered with HD graphics, re-orchestrated music, and...
Review Q-YO Blaster - It's Not Quite Parodius, But It's The Next Best Thing
Let slip the beheaded space dogs of war
If you’ve ever subjected yourself to the surreal and brilliant horizontal shooter that is Konami’s classic Parodius or if you’ve yearned for the glory of those relentlessly goofy and bizarre shooting galleries filled with every unrelated object the developers could seemingly stuff in at random, then step...
Nintendo Download 3rd July (North America)
Stranger Things 3! What Remains of Edith Finch! SolSeraph!
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: Senran Kagura: Peach Ball...
News Chinese Video Game Giant Tencent Forms New "Nintendo Cooperation Department"
Making the Switch
In April, Tencent was given the approval by the Department of Culture and Tourism of Guangdong Province to start selling the New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe Switch bundle in mainland China. The news saw Nintendo's shares surge by more than 13%, which was the highest they've been since October 2018. The latest update is courtesy of...
Video Nintendo Kicks Off Its Fire Emblem: Three Houses Coverage With The Black Eagles
Meet some of the house's students
Yesterday, Nintendo of America revealed that it would be dedicating each of the next three weeks to highlighting the different houses available in Fire Emblem: Three Houses. This coverage has begun today with a video showcasing the Black Eagles. Led by Edelgard, the Black Eagles represent the Adrestian Empire, a...
News Paradox Soul Is A Retro-Inspired Metroidvania Heading To Switch This Week
With "terrifyingly epic boss fights"
Launching later this week on Nintendo Switch is Paradox Soul, a Metroidvania game that originally released on Steam last year. Described as an "exploration based, survival Metroidvania", the game aims to do away with the idea of 'hand-holding' in video games and leaves you to figure out every last step of the...
Reminder Crash Team Racing's Nitro Tour Grand Prix Event Is Now Live
New characters and a new track await!
The first of Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled's promised post-launch events is now live in-game: the Nitro Tour Grand Prix. The first of several Grand Prix seasons announced for the game, Nitro Tour offers up a brand new track called Twilight Tour which is based on Crash Bandicoot 3: Warped's Ancient Egypt and...
News Super Mario Maker 2 Debut UK Physical Sales Almost Double The Wii U Original
An impressive opening week
Just a couple of days ago, we shared the news that Super Mario Maker 2 had secured the lovely number one spot in the UK charts. The game saw the strongest opening sales for any Nintendo game in the region during 2019 so far. Things are only getting better for the creative plumber, though, as
News These Adorable Super Mario Maker 2 Plushies Are Now Available To Pre-Order
Part of a larger set
If you've been loving Super Mario Maker 2 as much as we have, you'll probably find yourself needing these adorable Mario Maker plush toys in your life. From toy manufacturer Sanei Boeki, these two delights are both now available to order from Amazon Japan (international shipping is available). They sadly don't release until...
Japanese Charts Super Mario Maker 2 Jumps Straight In At Number One
"Mario number one! Wahoo!"
Famitsu's Japanese chart figures are now in for 24th - 30th June, revealing that Super Mario Maker 2 has snagged itself another number one position. Yes, hot on the heels of its UK number one earlier in the week, Mario's latest creative adventure has managed to top the charts in Nintendo's home country, selling 196,153...
News Shovel Knight Digs Up His Own Competitive Board Game On Kickstarter
Get on board
Shovel Knight started out life as a Kickstarter project, so it’s rather fitting his very own board game will be funded the same way. Yes, that’s right; Shovel Knight is being transformed into a competitive side-scrolling miniatures board game for one to four players. The name of this game is Shovel Knight: Dungeon Duels. Players...
News Spike-Themed Spirit Event Begins This Friday In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Ouch!
This week, the spirit event in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is focused on spike-themed characters. Starting this Friday, players will encounter more spike spirits than usual. These include good and bad characters such as Dry Bowser, Zinger from the Donkey Kong series, the Able Sisters from Animal Crossing and Super Sonic. Spirits with sharp...
News Nintendo Opens Technical Support Twitter Account In Japan
Just don't expect a reply
Nintendo has set up a new Twitter account to provide support information about its products and services to Japanese followers. This one is a bit different to its existing accounts, and far less social, as it won't reply to any comments, questions or direct messages from followers. It's simply there to notify users about...
News Old-School Platformer Bloo Kid 2 Makes The Jump To Switch
With 15 "challenging bonus levels"
Headup Games has revealed that it will be bringing indie developer winterworks' platform game Bloo Kid 2 to Nintendo Switch. The game is a 2D retro-style platformer featuring pixel graphics and a full chiptune soundtrack which actually found its way to 3DS just a few years ago. Players are tasked with running,...
Tuesday2nd Jul 2019
Review Red Faction: Guerrilla Re-Mars-tered - Blowing Things Up Never Gets Old
Guerrillas in the mist
When the original Red Faction dropped in 2001, it was kind of a big deal. Sure, it wasn’t the best first-person shooter we’d ever played, but its destruction physics really were something else. Corridor shooters could often be stifling and claustrophobic affairs, but Red Faction just pointed a grenade launcher at the walls...
News More Evidence Of Rumoured Switch Mini Surfaces Via Accessory Maker Bigben
Is this the real deal?
There have been rumours circulating for some time now about the existence of a Switch Pro and Switch Lite model. The Wall Street Journal was the first to report on a possible hardware revision and this was eventually followed by the Japanese business publication Nikkei – revealing one of the new systems would be
News Diddy Kong Racing Artist Responsible For Banjo-Kazooie's Faithful Smash Ultimate Design
Rare gives shout out to artist Paul Cunningham
Banjo and Kazooie are coming to Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. Ah, we'll never get tired of saying that. Thankfully, it seems the same goes for the talented folks at Rare who have shared a blog post detailing their hectic E3 schedule and giving us more details on the big Banjo reveal. We think it's safe...
Video 17 Nintendo Switch Games Coming This Month
Get those wallets ready, people
Fire Emblem: Three Houses. Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3: The Black Order. Wolfenstein: Youngblood. There's no doubt about it, July is packed to bursting point with amazing Switch games, and we thought you might want to see exactly what those games are – in video form. In fact, w
Gallery See Kanto Like Never Before In This Beautiful Series Of Pokémon Paintings
Kanto in real life
For many of us who adore the Pokémon franchise and its ever-growing world, the region of Kanto was where everything began. The setting of Pokémon Red and Blue - and Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen and Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee! since then - is likely just as fresh in the mind of the series' biggest fans as...
Review Dandy Dungeon - Legend Of Brave Yamada - Games Development Goes Meta
Dungeon master
Video games have been knocking around for so long now that they’ve even started making games about making games. From project management of Game Dev Tycoon to the silly Flash-based antics of Game Corp, the finer points of software development has already received the meta treatment. By that thinking, Dandy Dungeon - Legend of Brave...
News Cuphead 'The Delicious Last Course' DLC Delayed Until 2020, New Teaser Trailer Shared
New character, weapons and more
A brand new teaser trailer has arrived for Cuphead's upcoming DLC - 'The Delicious Last Course'. The new content has been pushed back until 2020. Originally planned for release this year, The Delicious Last Course (or DLC for short - get it?) will give players the chance to explore a new adventure on a brand new...
News This Bowser's Castle Playset Features Super Mario Sounds And Music
Pre-orders now live
Making us feel like over-excited children who are already looking forward to Christmas this year is this Bowser's Castle playset. Measuring in at 14-and-a-half inches wide by 12-and-a-half inches tall, the castle features deadly trap doors, spinning fireballs and a working lift - as well as a figure of Bowser himself. The best...
News Layton's Mystery Journey - Deluxe Edition Gets Western Release Date On Switch
Professor Layton is back!
Layton's Mystery Journey: Katrielle and the Millionaires' Conspiracy - Deluxe Edition (here we go again with the crazy titles) has finally received a release date in the west. You'll be able to play it on Switch from 8th November. Yes, the Professor Layton series arrives on Switch in the west for the first time. In the...
News Daemon X Machina Trailer Shows Off "Major Improvements" From Demo Feedback
It's quite the list
Daemon X Machina received a slightly mixed reaction after a demo for the game was released on the eShop in February; while it was enjoyable for the most part, some - including ourselves - thought that the whole package felt a little clunky and that it could definitely benefit from some extra love and attention. Some players who...
News Studio Trigger Is Handling The Opening Animation For Shantae 5
WayForward still targeting a 2019 release
Since the announcement of Shantae 5 for the Nintendo Switch earlier this year, WayForward hasn't given us any other information to really get excited about. Now, though, the developer does have some news to share about the half-genie hero's next outing. In a recent tweet, it revealed the talented Japanese...
News Super Mario Maker 2 Producer Takashi Tezuka Shares 5 Tips For Creating Courses
Learn from the best
Coming up with ideas for your own courses in Super Mario Maker 2 can be quite the challenge, especially if you're not usually the imaginative, creative type. If you fall into this category, you might want to check out the video above. The game's producer, Takashi Tezuka, has shared five tips for course creation. Whether you're...
News Prehistoric Platformer Jet Kave Adventure Smashes Its Way Onto Switch
"Tailor-made for Switch"
Jet Kave Adventure is a brand new platformer getting ready to clobber its way onto a Switch near you. The game has you taking on the role of Kave, ex-chief of your tribe, who has been banished by your own people. As luck would have it, though, you stumble across a jetpack which suddenly transforms you into the only caveman...
News Limited Run Pre-Orders For The Engaging Action RPG Transistor Go Live This Friday
Process your order
The well-received action RPG Transistor (from the creators of Bastion) will soon see a Limited Run physical release on the Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4. From this Friday onwards, you'll finally be able to pre-order either the standard edition or the collector's edition of the game on the hybrid system. The collector's...
Video Send A Virus To Your Friend In Dr. Mario World's Online Real-Time Multiplayer
Koopalings included
Last month, Nintendo announced Dr. Mario World would be released on both Android and iOS devices, on 10th July. Part of this reveal was a four-minute trailer introducing us to this unique mobile-take on the long-running action puzzle series. As we get closer to next week's worldwide launch, Nintendo has decided to share some...
Gallery Switch Platformer Etherborn Is Beautiful Yet Surreal
Exclusive screenshots revealed
In just a couple of weeks' time, the mysterious platformer Etherborn will be arriving on Switch and other platforms. Ahead of its release, the team behind the game has kindly shared with us some exclusive screenshots to show off some never-before-seen scenes. We'll dive straight into the good stuff: as you can see,...
News Remothered: Tormented Fathers Brings Atmospheric Survival Horror To Switch This Month
July release confirmed
Darril Arts and Stormind Games have today announced that Remothered: Tormented Fathers has secured a release date on Switch. Get your favourite pillow to hide behind at the ready because it'll be spooking a Switch near you from 26th July. The game has you taking on the role of Rosemary Reed, a woman investigating the...
News Rocket League's Radical Summer Culture Celebration Is Now Underway
Totally rad
The summer fun continues in Rocket League with the latest culture celebration now live on all platforms. This "radical" phase of summer adds in a Spike Rush game mode and new items. Here's a rundown, courtesy of the news release: Spike Rush Game Mode - Spike Rush is a 3v3 mode where each player has the Spike power-up from Rumble Mode...
News Bad North's Jotunn Edition Expansion Looks Set To Arrive On 24th July
And it's all free!
If you're hoping for more real-time strategy excellence from Bad North, you're absolutely in luck as it seems the mighty-sounding Jotuun Edition will be arriving on Switch very soon indeed. In an updated blog post, the team behind the game has revealed that the brand new content expansion will arrive on PC on 24th July, with...
Monday1st Jul 2019
Community Share Your Super Mario Maker 2 Levels And Know-How Here
Mecca for Mario Makers
Super Mario Maker 2 has been out for a couple of days now and we imagine many of you have been feverishly exploring its nooks and crannies. That goes for us here at Nintendo Life Towers, too, as the rest of the team finally get to sample the game firsthand and see exactly what Alex has been excitedly jabbering on about for the...
The ultimate sacrifice?
Since this review was originally published patches have reportedly addressed or improved one or more of the issues cited. While we unfortunately cannot revisit games on an individual basis, it should still be noted that the updated game may offer an improved experience over the one detailed below. The product of one of the...
News A 14-Year-Old Has Created Super Mario Maker 2 Inside PS4 Title LittleBigPlanet 3
A game within a game within a game within...
Super Mario Maker 2 is an incredible piece of software that allows you to create all kinds of Mario-related stages and share them with your friends (and enemies). The sheer scope of Nintendo's game makes it a must-have on Switch, and also makes the achievement of 14-year-old Claptrap9 all the more...
News Celeste Creator Matt Thorson Shares Series Of Super Mario Maker 2 Levels
Here's how to play them yourself
A few days have passed since Super Mario Maker 2 burst onto the scene and the courses are flying in from every direction. One such direction is Matt Thorson, creator of the wonderful Celeste, who has shared a selection of levels that he's designed for other players to try out. He's been sharing them in a Twitter...
News Hatsune Miku: Project Diva Mega39’s Announced For Switch In Japan
Hatsune Miku's Switch debut
Virtual idol Hatsune Miku is set to make her first appearance on Nintendo Switch in Hatsune Miku: Project Diva Mega39’s. The game is a rhythm title which features songs made using the Hatsune Miku Vocaloid software; there are 101 songs in total, with 100 coming from past games and the extra one being a new theme...
Guide Upcoming Nintendo Switch Games And Accessories For July And August 2019
It's another big month!
Can you believe it's July already? Where is the time going? E3 is now but a distant memory, but there is lots to look forward on Switch this year. Anyway, another month means more lovely stuff to buy, which is presumably why you clicked this link. June saw the release of the lovely Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled and the...
News Tetris 99 And Splatoon 2 Collide In A Special Maximus Cup Event
Unlock a Splatoon 2 theme
A brand new Maximus Cup event has been announced for Tetris 99, but this one is particularly special. The event will be celebrating Splatoon 2's final Splatfest, giving players a chance to unlock a Splatoon-themed in-game theme. The event will be taking place from 12th July at 12am PT up until 15th July at 11:59pm PT. Just...
Video Digital Foundry Explores Bloodstained: Ritual Of The Night's Disappointing Switch Version
What exactly is wrong here?
Since Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night launched on Switch last week, rather a lot has been said about how it stacks up (or in some cases, doesn't really stack up) against versions available on other platforms. On top of the game-breaking bug which was recently discovered across all editions, the Switch version doesn't...
News Nyko To Release New Colours Of Its Large 'Dualies' Joy-Con Range
Pre-orders now live
Towards the end of last year, accessory maker Nyko released the Nyko Dualies - larger, cheaper alternatives to the official Nintendo Switch Joy-Con which are said to improve grip and customisation. Now, the design is back with more colours and options for potential buyers. As you can see, Blue/White, Purple/White and the Switch...
News Netflix Shares First Images Of Its Live-Action The Witcher Series
Starring Man of Steel's Henry Cavill
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt may well be on its way to Switch this year, but the series is also making its first appearance in TV form thanks to an upcoming show on Netflix. The first images from said show have been released today, giving us a sneaky insight into how it'll look. In the images, we can see Henry...
UK Charts Super Mario Maker 2 Is Nintendo's Biggest Launch Of 2019, Debuts At Number One
Bloodstained crushes it on Switch
UK chart data is now in for the week ending 29th June, revealing that Super Mario Maker 2 has created its very own course straight to number one. The game has actually become Nintendo's biggest launch of the year so far in the country, outperforming the debut of New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe earlier in the year...
News Get Discounts On Kirby, Star Fox, Dr. Mario And More With My Nintendo Rewards (Europe)
And Splatoon themes
The latest batch of My Nintendo game discounts for Europe has now gone live, giving players the usual chance to grab a handful of games at discounted prices. There are four new discounts up for grabs this time, including a couple of Dr. Mario titles no doubt included thanks to the upcoming mobile game. As always, you can take...
News Tactical Top-Down Shooter Police Stories Fires Onto Switch This September
Violence is a last resort
Launching on Nintendo Switch this September is Police Stories, a top-down shooter where shooting first is not an option. You'll be playing as on-duty police officers, designing your own loadout from various pieces of equipment and carefully coordinating with your partner to accomplish your tasks. Unlike most shooters, you...
News Dry Bowser Takes To The Court In Mario Tennis Aces, New Trailer Shows Him In Action
Available now as a playable character
Dry Bowser has now officially joined the ranks in Mario Tennis Aces. To celebrate, Nintendo has shared a brand new trailer showing off his moves on the court. Classed as a defensive character, Dry Bowser looks just as powerful as you'd expect. The trailer above showcases his standard shots, trick shot and...
News Lucah: Born Of A Dream Brings Nightmarish Hack-And-Slash Action To Switch This Week
With a truly unique art style
Hack-and-slash title Lucah: Born of a Dream is just days away from releasing on Nintendo Switch. You can get your hands on it from 3rd July. Described as "a harrowing struggle through our worst nightmares", Lucah: Born of a Dream features a surreal artistic direction and a narrative all about growth and struggle. In...
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