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Sunday7th Apr 2024
Back Page 'NL Destinations' Presents The Best Vacation Locales On Switch
'Never Leave', amiright?
In the magazine business, the Back Page is where you'd find all the weird goofs that we couldn't fit in anywhere else. Some may call it "filler"; we prefer "a whole page to make terrible jokes that are tangentially related to the content of the mag". We don't have pages on the internet, but we still love terrible jokes —...
News Sea Of Thieves Could Lead To More Xbox Exclusives On Other Platforms
It's reportedly a "key test" for Microsoft
Microsoft is currently in the process of rolling out select Xbox exclusive on the Switch and PlayStation 5, and apparently, one particular upcoming title could decide if it releases more games on these platforms in the future. The Verge's senior editor Tom Warren claims the PlayStation 5 release Sea of...
News Dragon Quest 12 Reportedly Suffers Delay, Producer "Steps Down" Following Reshuffle
Square Enix has supposedly found a candidate to replace him
Square Enix is currently undergoing a large-scale organisational "overhaul" and it seems Dragon Quest has been impacted. According to a new report from Bloomberg, Dragon Quest's "top producer" Yu Miyake, who is now 56 years of age (and has contributed to "numerous" Dragon Quest titles over...
Poll So, Will You Be Getting Xbox's Grounded For Switch?
The garden awaits
Xbox's backyard multiplayer survival and crafting game Grounded arrives on the Switch later this month and it's got us wondering how many users within the community here on Nintendo Life will be picking it up. This Obsidian-developed title is already available on Xbox Game Pass, and when it launches for Switch on 16th April it...
News Stardew Valley Version 1.6 Update Will Be Released On Switch "As Soon As Possible"
"I really appreciate your patience"
Last month, after a long wait, Stardew Valley creator Eric 'ConcernedApe' Barone rolled out the Version 1.6 update on PC. He mentioned back in February how the console and mobile release would follow as soon as possible and now a few months on, he's reiterated this on social media, while thanking fans on...
Saturday6th Apr 2024
News Square Enix Fixes Leap Day Bug In Theatrhythm Final Bar Line
"We sincerely apologize for the major inconvenience"
Back in February, Theatrhythm Final Bar Line players encountered a Leap Day bug where the game wouldn't work. Fortunately, it's now been fixed, with the Square Enix support team rolling out a new patch earlier this week on 5th April 2024. Here's the full rundown of Version 1.0.5, which resolves...
Feature 'Overjoyed' Is A Switch-Compatible, One-Finger Accessibility App That's Available Now
Addressing Nintendo's "random" approach to accessibility
We can all agree that Nintendo isn't exactly a games industry forerunner in terms of accessibility. The lack of being able to quickly and easily remap buttons in many Nintendo first-party games is just a start, but there are often mechanics that require multiple button prompts, or simple...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (6th April)
Hallownest awaits
It's the weekend folks, which means it's time to find out which games we'll be sinking a few hours into. Before that, however, let's check out a recap of what's been going down this week. First up, we found out that the Switch might have an even bigger task ahead of it if we want it to become the best-selling console of all time...
News Nintendo Announces First Tetris 99 Maximus Cup Of 2024, Now Live
Unlock a Princess Peach: Showtime! theme
Update [Sat 6th Apr, 2024 02:05 BST]: In case you missed it, this Tetris 99 Maximus Cup is now officially underway. If you participate, you'll be unable to unlock a special Princess Peach: Showtime! theme. This event will run until 8th April 2024, so jump in while you can. Just keep in mind you will need to...
Friday5th Apr 2024
News Disgaea 7 Complete Is Coming To Switch In Japan
Western release to be announced
Disgaea 7: Vows of the Virtueless is getting an enhanced multiplatform rerelease later this year in Japan. Titled Disgaea 7: Koremade no Zenbu Iri Hajimemashita, which will likely be translated as Disgaea 7 Complete, the latest Disgaea game's rerelease will launch on Switch on 25th July 2024 in Japan. A Western...
News Splatoon 3's Latest Splatfest Chucks Cute Baby Animals Into The Ring
Spare them!
Nintendo has announced the latest Splatfest event for Splatoon 3, and it's all to do with Spring. You know... Flowers blooming, fresh showers, baby animals battling it out for Splatfest supremacy. The usual. Kicking off on the weekend commencing 20th April 2024, the 'Springfest' Splatfest event asks whether you'd rather punt for the...
News 'What They Don't Sea' Looks Like The Perfect Primer For 'Endless Ocean'
Dive into the unknown
If you're looking forward to Nintendo's Endless Ocean: Luminous on 2nd May 2024 but don't quite fancy waiting the best part of a month to play it, then you might want to check out What They Don't Sea on the Switch eShop, which has just launched for $4.99 (though live on the US store, it doesn't seem to be available in EU just...
Video Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance Second Official Trailer Released
Now arriving "one week earlier"
Following the announcement of Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance in February, Atlus has now released a second official trailer for the game. In case you missed it, this will be the "definitive version" of Shin Megami Tensei V - featuring a brand new storyline, new locations, new demons to add to your team, and new...
News Capcom Reminds Monster Hunter Fans About 3DS And Wii U Online Shut Down
"Important Nintendo information"
Next week marks the end of online play and other functionality for the 3DS and Wii U, and it's not just Nintendo issuing reminders. Japanese publisher and developer Capcom has now released a message about the shutdown and certain Monster Hunter games that will no longer be playable online. It will also no longer be...
Random Nintendo Uploads Endless Ocean Luminous ASMR Style Video
Deep dive
Nintendo yesterday dropped new details about the upcoming Switch release Endless Ocean Luminous, and now it's released a new ASMR style video highlighting the "sights and sounds" of the game. This video is almost four minutes in length, and as you listen to it, you'll be able to hear all the sounds of the ocean, straight out of the game...
News Monster Hunter Stories Physical Collection Includes A Download Code (US)
The first game is on the card, the second game is digital
Update [Fri 5th Apr, 2024 00:30 BST]: Updated listings for the standalone physical version of the first Monster Hunter Stories game on Switch have now appeared on sites like Playasia. You can pre-order the Japan and Asia versions, with both including English language support. Here's a look...
Thursday4th Apr 2024
Nintendo Download 4th April (North America)
Freedom Planet 2! Botany Manor! The Gap!
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! Switch eShop - Highlights: What They Don’t Sea...
Japanese Charts Princess Peach: Showtime Wears The Crown Once Again
Well isn't that just peachy?
This week's Japanese charts are in from Famitsu (via Gematsu) and Nintendo's latest release once again finds itself sitting on the throne. Yes, Princess Peach: Showtime! is number one again this week, though its additional 27,258 sales are nothing compared to its 77,562 debut. The PS5's Rise of the Ronin has, uhh, risen...
Random BAFTA's 'Iconic Game Characters' Poll Has Us Scratching Our Heads
Spoiler: Mario didn't win
When you think of the most 'iconic' video game character of all time, who pops into your head? Could it be Link? Perhaps Pac-Man? What about Sonic? Chances are that Mario would be your number one, right? Well, you'd be wrong. According to recent poll results from BAFTA on the 'Most Iconic Video Game Characters of All...
News Sonic Superstars Exclusive Amy Rose Outfit Available In New Collaboration
Available until May 5th
Sega is still updating last year's side-scroller Sonic Superstars with all sorts of DLC, and the latest promotion is a new collaboration with the restaurant chain 'IHOP' to unlock an exclusive Amy outfit. According to the official PR, loyalty members can earn 'PanCoins' and redeem them for an exclusive Amy Rose outfit until...
News New Unicorn Overlord Survey Gauges Interest In Sequel
Show your support
Vanillaware's new title Unicorn Overlord got off to a great start last month with plenty of excellent reviews and sales surpassing 500k. While it's still early days, it seems Atlus is already gauging interest in a sequel. As highlighted by Siliconera, the company has sent out a survey asking people if they would buy a follow-up...
Video Nintendo Shares More Footage Of Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door
Out next month
Nintendo's marketing campaign for Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door has begun, and ahead of the Switch game's launch next month, it's shared some new posts on social media, including a letter from Peach as well as some more footage of the game. Peach's letter to Mario makes note of her holiday in the Mushroom Kingdom and how she is...
News Ubisoft Forward Returns This June With "Updates And Upcoming Releases"
Rumours about a new Prince of Persia game are already circulating
Ubisoft is one of the many video game companies that loves doing its own broadcast nowadays, and in a new post on social media, it has announced it's returning this year with another Ubisoft Forward presentation. This broadcast will take place live from Los Angeles on 10th June 2024...
Wednesday3rd Apr 2024
Guide Best Nintendo Switch Metroidvania Games
Or 'Castloid' if you prefer
Updated with Rebel Transmute, a brutally difficult take on the Metroid side of the formula. Enjoy! The word 'Metroidvania' might rub some core gamers the wrong way, but it's a useful catch-all to describe a very specific type of game experience. Combining elements from both the Metroid series and Koji Igarashi-produced...
News Nintendo Files Patent To Ease 'Troublesome' Switch Dock Wires
Huh, not bad!
When you first set up your Nintendo Switch to connect to your TV, you may have been aware of the dock's limitations when it came to connecting the necessary wires. Looking at the dock from the back, the 'AC Adapter', 'HDMI Out', and 'LAN' ports all face toward the left. If your TV houses its ports on the right-hand side, this means...
News Rose & Camellia Collection Brings "Slap-Fight Anthology" To Switch This Month
"Slap your way to the top of high society"
Remember that game where a bunch of high society people were slapping each other? Well, it's getting a local release on the Switch later this month. Rose & Camellia Collection was previously revealed for Nintendo's hybrid system during some Japanese broadcasts and now it will be making its way across...
Tuesday2nd Apr 2024
Round Up Eastasiasoft Reveals 16 Upcoming Switch Games In Spring 2024 Showcase
Including new Switch exclusive
Publisher Eastasiasoft has today revealed its 'Spring 2024 Showcase,' highlighting all of the games that are coming our way over the next year. Of the 18 titles featured in the 15-minute presentation, 16 of them are confirmed to be coming to Switch. The Switch-bound games include the pixel art underground explorer...
News Takaya Imamura's New Switch Game Is Launching In Japan In July
No English option available, though
Ex-Nintendo employee Takaya Imamura, best known for his work on Star Fox and F-Zero, is just about ready to unleash his new Switch game, with Omega 6: The Triangle Stars heading to Japan on 25th July, 2024 (thanks, VGC). Published by City Connection in Japan and confirmed via a
News Nightdive Is Remastering One Of The Most Insane FPS Games From The '90s
Order Up
One of the best ways that studios have capitalised on April Fool's Day in recent years is by announcing a seemingly absurd project that couldn't possibly have been greenlit for real, only for it to wind up being a wonderful reality. This time, retro specialist Nightdive Studios is tackling one of the most ridiculous, polarising FPS games...
News Charming Platforming Series 'Dadish' Goes 3D On Switch Later This Month
That's rad, dad
If you're fond of the charming Dadish series on Switch, then you'll be pleased to know that it's heading into the third dimension later this month with Dadish 3D. Launching on 23rd April 2024, Dadish 3D stars, well, Dadish as he embarks on his 'craziest adventure yet' to locate his missing children, who were lured away by suspicious...
