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Video Check Out This Japanese Overview for the SNES Mini
This thing will be impossible to find
Nintendo is a company that has millions of fans across the world, but it’s pretty well documented that it doesn’t always have the easiest time meeting those fans demands. The NES Mini was perhaps the most heinous case in recent memory; the company offered a cheap, simple box that played some of the best...
Video FIFA 18's Gamescom Trailer Shoots And Scores, But Can It Look This Slick On Switch?
Back of the net
EA has released a new trailer for FIFA 18 at Gamescom, and even if you have no interest in football (or soccer, if you're in America), you have to admit that it's pretty impressive. The clip - which is set to a rather mangled version of New Order's classic Blue Monday - showcases the stunning animation present in the title, with...
Random The Cast Of We Bare Bears Help Out In New ARMS Commercial
Surprising crossover
If you follow TV animation then you'll no doubt have seen The Cartoon Network's We Bare Bears, an amusing look at the everyday lives of, well, some bears. Seemingly out of nowhere, the animated cast of this show have been recruited to star in a new commercial for ARMS on Switch, which you can watch above. Does this mean we'll...
Video Get a Good Look at Rabbid Luigi and Mario in Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle
Ubisoft gradually introduces the cast
Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle is just two weeks away, and Ubisoft is releasing regular videos to showcase the game. Over the past week it's released a couple of 'Character Spotlight' videos, which showcase how different characters bring important strengths to your squad. First up a week ago was the Mario...
Video Celebrate Kirby's 25th Anniversary With This Special Trailer
Including a reminder of the 2018 Switch release
As we've seen over recent weeks with themed discounts and promotions, Nintendo's been celebrating the 25th Anniversary of Kirby. Nintendo of Europe, for its part, has now published a rather nice trailer celebrating the landmark. It works through 25 years of Kirby games, ending with a few snippets of...
Random Mario Kart Wii's Abandoned Mission Mode is Uncovered at Last
Deleted files found by familiar MK modder
The busy nature of game development means that clues are often left behind in code, often pointing to assets or features that were changed or removed in the final game. Sometimes the clues can take a long time to uncover, as seems to have been the case with a Mission Mode in Mario Kart Wii. It was spotted...
News Game Boy Color Screen Mod Almost Makes The Console Complete
Close, but yet so far
Those of you who happen to follow the Game Boy modding scene will be aware that its relatively easy to tinker with your monochrome system and get a gorgeously sharp and well-lit screen these days, but the Game Boy Color is a harder nut to crack, largely due to the nature of its reflective display, which can't be lit with LEDs...
Weirdness Indulging the Senses with Splatoon 2 Accessories
This is not just an accessory range...
If there's one thing we enjoy at Nintendo Life, it's games. That shouldn't be all that surprising, but what this video maker likes to do almost as much is parody the dickens out of primarily UK-centric media. So I did just that. Nintendo UK were kind enough to send over a care package of delightful Splatoon 2...
Video Here's What Senran Kagura Looks Like On Nintendo Switch
Watch at your own risk
A Senran Kagura-themed livestream has just taken place in Japan, and during the broadcast gameplay footage from the upcoming Switch entry was shown, as well as the game's opening anime. Dubbed Shinobi Refle -Senran Kagura-, the game lanches later this year in Japan. Perfectly Nintendo has captured some of the...
Video This Miniature Zelda: Breath Of The Wild Guardian Is Straight Outta Hyrule
Awesome animatronics
Adafruit Industries are a technology company based in New York known for designing and manufacturing electronic goods. Recently they uploaded a video to their YouTube showcasing a project that look's like it's been pulled straight out of Hyrule. Taking inspiration directly from The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild...
Video This Might Not Be The Safest Place To Play Your Nintendo Switch
Don't look down!
The Gorges Du Verdon, in south-eastern France, is a river canyon that has scenery to rival that found in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. It looks like a great place to visit for relaxation and to admire the beauty of nature. Extreme sports athlete Mich Kemeter has other ideas, however. This pro slackliner likes...
Video Digital Foundry Assesses the Minecraft: Nintendo Switch Edition 1080p Update
No need to block it out any more
Based on the Switch eShop charts Minecraft: Nintendo Switch Edition has, unsurprisingly, proven to be rather popular on the system. It's certainly worthy of praise for offering such a feature-rich version of the game that can also be played on the go, but one complaint at its launch was that it ran in 720p even when...
Video Did You Know Gaming Delves Into The History Of The Game Boy Advance
Discover the mystery of Atlantis
The Game Boy Advance was well received when launched way back in 2001. Fans of the classic Game Boy eagerly awaited this successor, which was rather like a juiced up Super Nintendo, as you could play that level of games on the go; Nintendo delivered the goods eventually. Our chums over at Did You Know Gaming? have...
Video A Look At Project Goliath, An Ambitious Wii Platformer With A Tragic History
Unseen64 unearths another canned project
Junction Point is an interesting studio; headed by industry legend Warren Spector, the company produced the excellent Epic Mickey during the height of the Wii, which gained praise and commercial success. Sadly, it stumbled with the sequel and the studio was promptly shuttered by Disney. Had Junction Point...
Random Amazing Pokémon Art Created With Over 20,000 Dominoes
The plastic tiles, not pizza
Some people have all the fun. An amazing piece of fan-art has been created by YouTuber "TheDominoKing" dedicated to everyone's favourite electric mouse. The setup sees 22,177 dominoes lined up perfectly before being knocked over appropriately with a Pickachu plushie. What happens next is satisfying chaos as the...
Random Game Boy Tetris Inspires New Commercial From UK Supermarket Sainsbury's
Clear those lines
Tetris is one of the world's most famous video games, and has been the subject of hit singles, documentaries and - of course - more sequels and spin-offs than you can shake a stick at. One of the more recent applications of Tetris is this new commercial from UK supermarket chain Sainsbury's, which shows a table being laid for a...
Video Please Don't Get Too Excited About That Mysterious Pokemon "Teaser"
Don't believe the hype
Upon watching the video above, you'd be forgiven for assuming that this "teaser" relates to some kind of announcement for the mainline Pokémon series - after all, we've got new titles to look forward to this year, right? However, while some outlets have been getting their knickers in a twist regarding this trailer, it's...
Video "The World is Your Playground" - Nintendo's Pitch for Splatoon 2 and Nintendo Switch
Ink everywhere
With Splatoon 2 now only a little over a week away - how time flies! - Nintendo is ramping up its marketing for the Switch title. The latest trailer to be posted on YouTube by Nintendo of Europe shows various players tackling the game at home and on the go, with the slogan "the world is your playground" being used. Check it out...
Video Marvel at the Creation of This Traditional Link Sculpture
In Chavant, oil based clay, if you want to know
The internet provides a terrific platform for artists and creators with a love of games to share their passion, and another example is rightly getting a lot of attention. Professional sculptor Chris Vierra contacted us to highlight his latest video which, in the space of one day, has accumulated...
Video The Real World Gets Splatted In These Japanese Splatoon 2 Commercials
The hype train has left the station
Following yesterday's Nintendo Direct, the Splatoon 2 hype train is officially boarding. To get Japanese gamers pumped for the game Nintendo have put out a trio of new commercials; the one above features live action scenes, while the two below are more focussed on gameplay footage. All of them are pretty...
Video Get Ready For Sci-Fi Hack and Slash Action In This New Implosion Gameplay Trailer
Ride the Avalon
Implosion launches on the Switch eShop later today (update: it appears to be available for download in Europe already!) for £10.79 / €11.99 / $11.99USD and looks like a must-have for fans of the hack and slash genre, with it's futuristic sci-fi look it's really grabbed our attention. The game has only been out for a few...
Video The Japanese Trailer For Maldita Castilla DX On 3DS Is The Best Thing
"A thousand credits and a slate"
Maldita Castilla DX is coming to the 3DS eShop this year, a fact that fans of Capcom's Ghouls 'n Ghosts should be very happy about - the game is a love letter to the epic adventures of Sir Arthur and boasts gorgeous 2D visuals, excellent music and addictive gameplay. FlyHigh Works is ha
Random NES Found "Rotting" In Kentucky Barn For Decades Is Resurrected
Back from the dead
Vintage consoles are beloved by collectors for many reasons; for some, it's down to pure nostalgia and the belief that games really were better back then, and for others it's the iconic designs and familiar controllers. Another reason cartridge-based retro systems are so appealing is their robust nature; they can withstand much...
Video Off-Screen Footage Of Netflix's Castlevania Series Surfaces Online
Sink your teeth in
Netflix's Castlevania animated series premiers this week, and off-screen footage has emerged showing the introduction sequence and two key scenes. The quality of the footage isn't great and those of you wanting to feel the full impact of the production might be advised to wait until it launches officially on the 7th July, but for...
Video Home Movie Clips Reveal The Wildly Differing Fates Of The Game Boy And Virtual Boy
"Do you know what this WOULD have cost?"
iRetrogamer's Tyler Esposito has a wealth of home movie recordings made by his late father, who was gaming mad and got his son hooked on all kinds of interactive entertainment. His latest offering focuses on two Nintendo products with totally different fates - the Game Boy and the
Video Become A Pro ARMS Fighter With These 8 Great Techniques & Tips
Keep success within arm's reach
ARMS is a game very much in its own league. You can't just apply the tactics you've picked up from other fighting games and expect to win, it's just too chuffing different. As such we've compiled a list of the eight tips and techniques we deem most important to getting your ARMS game in ship-shape, all of which you...
Video Check Out This Awesome Fan-Made Shovel Knight Anime Opening
In honour of the game's 3 year anniversary
Shovel Knight has turned three years old, which is a reminder of how time flies and also of the fact we really should go back and play the fantastic action platformer once again. Now Channy & Kimberly, a talented animation duo that we spoke to last year, have posted a neat 'Anime Opening' for the game,...
Video Let's Take a Look at All 21 Games You'll Get on your Super NES Classic Edition
Or 20 +1 as Nintendo want to put it
It's a bit of a shame that the Super NES Classic Edition is being bundled with fewer games than its NES counterpart, but the ones that are included with this console are absolute knockouts. From Donkey Kong Country and Super Metroid to Secret of Mana and of course Star Fox 2, they're all included in...
Video Nintendo Minute Picks Up Some Pro ARMS Tips from Mr. Yabuki
The man, the legend, the almighty ARM
For those of you that diligently watched all of Nintendo's online streams during E3, a highlight moment came towards the end of the ARMS Invitational event. The game's producer, Kosuke Yabuki, gave a masterclass in technique as he took on and defeated the tournament winner. The manner in which he won,...
Video Digital Foundry Gives Its Assessment of the New Nintendo 2DS XL
Worth the change?
The New Nintendo 2DS XL arrives in late July, but units are already doing the rounds for those keen to preview and review the system. Our video man Alex shared his views on it earlier this week in his own inimitable style. Now our network colleagues at Digital Foundry have produced their formal review, so you can get precise...
Video MercurySteam, Metroid: Samus Returns and the Prototypes That Were Rejected
Liam Robertson revisits the story
Metroid: Samus Returns was a welcome announcement during E3, as Nintendo used the Treehouse segment to unveil what is now one of the most anticipated 3DS titles of this year. It's being developed by MercurySteam, well known among 3DS owners for Castlevania: Lords of Shadow - Mirror of Fate, and it's looking rather...
News Soon You'll Be Able To Wear The Street Fighter II Jeans You've Wanted Since You Were 11
"The Worlds of Raw Denim & Street Fighter 2 Collide!!"
Jeans are pretty cool. They're fashionable - despite being invented many years ago - and hard-wearing. But you know what's really cool? Street Fighter II jeans. In a move that we're shocked hasn't happened sooner, clothing line Naked & Famous Denim is teaming up with Capcom to create a line...
Video Man Plays Super Mario Bros. In Augmented Reality, Puzzles Bystanders
For science!
People are doing some pretty amazing things with Microsoft's Hololens headset, but Abhishek Singh deserves additional praise for his efforts. Not only has he recreated the first level of Super Mario Bros. in augmented reality, he even dressed up as the famous plumber and tested the stage out in New York's crowded Central...
Video This Year's AtGames Sega Genesis Flashback Console Looks Much Improved
720p, Filters, save states and much more besides
It's fair to say that AtGames doesn't have the best reputation in the realm of clone consoles - which is somewhat ironic when you consider the company has been doing this for years now. Its systems are typically marred by poor emulation, terrible AV output options and ropey audio, but it's trying to...
Video Unboxing and Testing the New Nintendo 2DS XL
An XL in a tiny box
The 3DS 'family' of systems has life in it yet, which is perhaps best typified by the upcoming release of the New Nintendo 2DS XL, a system designed to fit into the market between the low-priced 2DS and the more 'premium' New 3DS XL. We've been looking at the orange and white version once again, so below our video man Alex does...
News According to this Teaser the Future of Sega is Gazing Out of Windows Philosophically
Teasing a new kind of gaming?
SEGA, or perhaps it'll be Sega, is gearing up for a rebrand and relaunch of priorities as we head towards 2020. The company is seeking to build buzz around its potential change in direction, pitching a localised video teaser on the 'Future of Sega', published via IGN. The original was published in Japanese a month ago,...
Video Tinkling The Ivories With Doremikko, The Famicom's First Piano Video Game
Welcome to the Magic Forest
Those of you old enough to have been alive during the NES era may recall seeing adverts for Miracle Piano Teaching System, released in 1990. It aimed to teach kids how to play the piano via the on-screen instructions delivered using the NES itself, but despite its groundbreaking nature, it wasn't the first device of its...
News Virtual Reality Mario Kart Looks As Much Fun As It Sounds
You'll have to travel to Japan to play it, though
Mario Kart is taking a step into the world of immersive VR thanks to Bandai Namco’s spanking new VR Zone in Shinjuku, Tokyo. Mario Kart Arcade GP VR is among several VR "experiences" confirmed this week for the new venue. VR Zone is a "virtual reality arcade" powered by HTC's Vive...
News Splatoon 2 Gets A Resolution Boost Over The Previous Global Testfire Build
1080p, 60fps when played in docked mode
Back when Nintendo released the Splatoon 2 Global Testfire on the Switch some were a little dismayed to find that the game ran at 720p, even when docked - although the all-important 60fps was maintained. The good news for those of you obsessed with resolution is that Nintendo has been working behind the...
Random Super Mario Odyssey's Cap-Throwing Powers Have Been Modded Into Mario 64
Super Mario Modyssey
Super Mario Odyssey looks set to be one of the most innovative entries in the series but the feature which has cap-tured and cap-tivated (sorry) the imagination of the general public is Mario's ability to possess certain enemies by hitting them with his new, sentient headgear. This new power may have you counting down the days...
Video Producer Yoshio Sakamoto Dives Deep Into Metroid: Samus Returns On 3DS
Info on abilities, attacks and much more besides
Yesterday, Nintendo dropped the bombshell that it was working on not one but two Metroid games: Metroid Prime 4 on Switch and Metroid: Samus Returns on 3DS, with the latter being a remake of the classic Game Boy release Metroid II: Return of Samus. The 3DS outing is due for launch this year, giving...
Video Super Mario Odyssey Developer Diary Has Story, Gameplay And amiibo Info
Cap in hand
Super Mario Odyssey has arguably been Nintendo's crowning glory at this year's E3, as you'll know if you've read our glowing and detail-rich preview from the show floor. The latest entry in the long-running Super Mario series, Odyssey is shaping up to be the plumber's most impressive and feature-rich yet, and just in case you're...
Video Warm Up for ARMS With This Nintendo Hands On Showcase
From the Nintendo Australia & New Zealand team
We're in the calm before the Nintendo E3 storm (at the time of publication), but we should also remember that the 'next big thing' for Nintendo Switch is out in just a few days. We're talking about ARMS, of course, which we got to grips with and rather enjoyed in our review last week. As something to...
Video Get Ready For The Launch Of Ever Oasis With This Lovely Trailer
Roll with it
To celebrate the release of Ever Oasis on 23rd June for the 3DS, Nintendo has put together a charming overview trailer to get you excited. This new game from Koichi Ishii, the renowned creator of the acclaimed Mana series of RPGs, will bring its own twist to the genre. Below is part of the press release. Ever Oasis is...
Video New ARMS Trailer Showcases The Game's Two Boss Characters
Say hello to the enemy
Nintendo has just published a new video which shows off some amazing ARMS gameplay, as well as the two boss fighters: Max Brass and Hedlock. The footage - which is set to the amazing ARMS theme tune - demonstrates each fighter as well as some of the game's addictive modes, including V-Ball and Skillshot. Most interesting of...
Video Ribbon Girl Struts Her Stuff In The Latest ARMS Trailer
Nobody ask her weight, OK?
Next in the series of ARMS trailers which Nintendo has been kindly pushing out to introduce us to the roster of fighters is one for Ribbon Girl. She's been a bit of a fan-favourite and in addition to being able to jump mid-air up to four times, she can also fall to the ground really quickly. This singing, fighting...
Video Meet Ninjara, The Master Of Stealth In ARMS
Watch out for his Kasumi hiding technique!
If you are lucky enough to have a Nintendo Switch, we trust you have been enjoying the ARMS Global Testpunch demos that gave a feel for the game before its release later this month. To get us psyched for all things ARMS Nintendo has already treated us to introductory videos for Twintelle,
Video There Are Actually More Games Called Star Fox Than You Might Imagine
I can't let you do that, StarVox
When European gamers discuss why the original SNES Star Fox was called Starwing for its EU release or why Star Fox 64 was saddled with the confusing title of Lylat Wars, it is often assumed that it was due to some kind of copyright issue in Europe. However, as we discovered many moons ago, the issue was...
Video Switch Fighters Put Up Their Dukes In These New ARMS Commercials
Ducking and diving
ARMS launches this month and represents a sizeable event in the life of the Switch; an entirely new IP which could birth a lucrative franchise in the same vein as Splatoon. As you might imagine Nintendo is doing its utmost to generate hype for the release; alongside canny tactics such as the ARMS Global Testpunch the company is...
Video Anatomy Of A Fake: Creator Of "Leaked" Smash Bros. Switch Screens Speaks Out
Keeping it real fake
With E3 just around the corner it's fair to expect plenty of daft rumours to come out of the woodwork, but the recent Smash Bros. leak really seemed to divide the community. The quality of these screens suggested authenticity; to some, it was the fact that they looked so good that caused suspicion. Now, the man behind these...
