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News Nintendo Restocks Metroid Dread Holographic Poster Set Reward (US)
"Supplies are limited"
It's now been one year since MercurySteam released Metroid Dread on the Nintendo Switch, and to celebrate this special occasion Nintendo has restocked the fancy-looking holographic poster set on its online store in the US. If you've not played Metroid Dread yet - it's well worth a look, you can even download a demo from the...
Poll What Do You Think Of Mario's Movie Voice?
Chris Pratt voices Mario for the first time
We've now all had time to listen to what Chris Pratt sounds like in the first teaser trailer of The Super Mario Bros. Movie, so we're curious to know about your initial impressions. Yes, we've spoken about the design of the character in this new animated film, but what did you think of the new voice when...
News Nintendo Expands Its Switch Online Library With Pilotwings 64
Take to the skies next week
Following on from the release of Wave Race 64 in August, Nintendo has now announced Pilotwings 64 will be making its way to the Switch Online + Expansion Pack N64 library next week on October 13th. This more relaxed take on the flight simulator genre was first released on the Nintendo 64 in 96/97, and requires players to...
Video Here's What Mario's Movie Voice Sounds Like In Other Languages
"French dub got a killer Mario"
Well, we've now officially seen the first teaser trailer of The Super Mario Bros. Movie and heard Chris Pratt speak as the voice of Mario for the very first time. In case you forgot though, he's just one of many around the world who will be voicing the character. Universal has also uploaded trailers of The Super...
Guide Every Character Revealed In The Mario Movie Trailer
Who's who in the Mushroom Kingdom
Well folks, there it is! We've finally got our first look at the Super Mario Bros. Movie and we're actually loving what we've seen so far! It didn't go too hard on the fan service and the voices actually sound pretty good for the most part. While the trailer itself was packed with interesting story beats, there...
Poll So, What Do You Think Of Mario's New Look?
Is it-a him?
We've finally had our first peek at The Super Mario Bros. Movie in the Nintendo Direct teaser trailer presentation, and we now know what the plumber and some familiar Mushroom Kingdom faces — namely Bowser, Kamek, Toad, and Luigi — look like in movie form. We got a good look at Mario's rear in the recent
Watch Nintendo Direct: The Super Mario Bros. Movie - Live!
"Dance off Luigi, me and you!"
Well folks, it's finally time! After what's felt like an age since the Super Mario Bros. Movie was first announced, here we are about to check out the premiere trailer via a special Nintendo Direct presentation. We're not entirely sure how long this presentation will be, exactly, but we're going to hedge our bets and...
Random Splatoon 3 Fans Are Getting Concerned About The Use Of QR Codes
Players can add them in as "illustrations"
Splatoon 3 has been consistently gaining traction since its launch in September, particularly for its excellent enhancements to the multiplayer along with an improved Salmon Run mode and solid single-player component. But it seems players in Japan are starting to get concerned about the use of QR codes in...
News Mario Kart Tour Speeds Into Autumn Celebration With New Driver And Tour To Come Soon
Because you can never have too much Mario
Just when you thought that you couldn't possibly manage any more Mario news for one week, Mario Kart Tour glides into view to announce the beginning of their Autumn Celebration series. In a tweet released by the game's official account, Mario Kart Tour has laid out its upcoming schedule until mid-November,...
Guide Best James Bond Games, Ranked - Switch And Nintendo Systems
Nobody does it better
Remember, the ranking below is not set in stone, but is governed in real-time by each game's User Score on our games database. If you haven't assigned a score to any of the games below, simply log in and tap on the star in each of the banners below to score the game out of ten and exert your influence on the ranking. Enjoy!...
News The N64 Encyclopedia Offers Nintendo Fans An Exhaustive Overview Of The 64-Bit Era
Over 400 games covered
It seems the hardest-working man in games journalism has struck again! Yes, Chris Scullion — features editor over at VGC, formerly of Official Nintendo Magazine UK, and Nintendo Life contributor extraordinaire (most recently giving EA's FIFA series a fitting send-off for us) — is back again with another entry in his...
UK Charts FIFA 23 Knocks Splatoon 3 Off The Top Spot
EA's latest entry expectedly takes the crown
The latest UK boxed charts data is here (after a short delay) and as expected, EA's FIFA 23 has taken the top spot, knocking Splatoon 3 down a peg after several weeks at number one. This first place securement can't really be attributed to Switch, mind, with the Nintendo console only making up 6% of...
Random Modder Creates Stunning Portable SNES, And We Want One
Too cute!
Over five years ago (or exactly five years if you're in Japan), Nintendo launched the Super NES Classic Edition, an adorable and convenient miniature console loaded with some of the best games available on the SNES. But what if you could take it on the go? As spotted by the fine folk over at Time Extension, a fan-made portable SNES (or...
Rumour Possible First Look At Mario's Movie Face Appears Online
Warning: unsettling content
Later this week, Nintendo will be treating us to a very special Direct presentation focused on the new Super Mario Bros. Movie, where we'll be feasting our eager eyes on the debut trailer for the upcoming film. We've already gotten a glimpse of what it will look like via a pretty hectic teaser poster, showcasing Mario...
News Chris Pratt Hypes The Super Mario Bros. Movie (Again), Says It's "Very Special"
He's even promoting the upcoming Nintendo Direct!
Chris Pratt has been talking up The Super Mario Bros. Movie for some time now, and following the first-look poster reveal yesterday, he's taken to social media once again to hype the upcoming movie. In a brief message, he reiterated how "very special" this project of his is going to be - adding how...
Guide Everything We Know About The Super Mario Movie From The Teaser Poster
Toads! References! Yoshi! More Toads!
Information about The Super Mario Movie — you know, the one with Chris Pratt — has been slimmer than Bowser's chances with Peach, but that's all about to change. This week, Nintendo has announced a special movie-related Nintendo Direct, meaning that we'll hopefully get to hear Pratt's take on the plumber,...
Random There's Something Missing From The Mario Movie Poster, And The Internet Has Noticed
All jump, no trunk
What? We're just examining the exquisite denim detail, is all Nintendo has announced that in two days' time (October 6th) we are going to be treated to an official Nintendo Direct which will be about all things related to Super Mario Bros. The Movie (we're assuming that's the title now, right?) On top of this exciting news, we...
News Nintendo Announces A Special Direct Presentation For Super Mario Bros. Movie
It's-a nearly here!
Nintendo has announced a special Nintendo Direct presentation focused on the upcoming Super Mario Bros. Movie from production company Illumination. The presentation will take place on October 6th at 1:05pm PT / 09:05pm BST / October 7th 4:05am AWST and will introduce the world premiere trailer for the film. Nintendo also notes,...
News Nintendo Introduces The Cast Of Bayonetta 3
Meet the devious divas and one bad kitty
After an incredibly long wait, this month Switch owners will finally get their hands on PlatinumGames' new title, Bayonetta 3. Ahead of the game's launch on October 28th, Nintendo has shared a news post on its website introducing players to the main cast of characters in the game. There's the main Umbra...
News Nintendo Goodies Up For Grabs In Playtonic's Charity Auction For SpecialEffect
Update: Auction is live, including Banjo and DKC items
Update [Mon 3rd Oct, 2022 17:45 BST]: The auction items went up over the weekend. Up for grabs are various art prints featuring Playtonic Friends games and the developer's own Yooka-Laylee, plus retro-flavoured offerings from the creators of Banjo-Kazooie, Donkey Kong Country, and others. There...
News More Details On Rejected Zelda Game 'Heroes Of Hyrule' Revealed
If only things were different
Earlier this year, it was revealed that Metroid Prime developer Retro Studios had pitched an idea for a new Legend of Zelda title called Heroes of Hyrule that would play a lot like Final Fantasy Tactics
Random Nintendo Censored Famous Marvel Location In SNES Spider-Man Game
Changing places, literally
Retired game developer Kevin Edwards has recently been taking to Twitter to share his experience of the industry in the 1990s. While these posts certainly provide a deep dive into the intricacies of building a video game, so too do they demonstrate the trials involved when the development team is placed under high pressure...
News Nintendo Launches Official Website For Newly Acquired 'Nintendo Pictures'
Company previously known as 'Dynamo Pictures'
Earlier this year, it was announced that Nintendo would be acquiring the visual production company 'Dynamo Pictures, Inc.' and subsequently rename it 'Nintendo Pictures'. Well, it looks like the acquisition has now been finalised and Nintendo has launched an official website for its new branch. As...
Poll Box Art Brawl: Resident Evil: The Mercenaries 3D
All-S.T.A.R Brawl
Happy Sunday, everyone; welcome to another edition of 'Box Art Brawl'! We've got another great one for you this week, but first let's take a look at the previous results. Last time, we featured the GameCube classic from Rare Ltd, Star Fox Adventures. Criminally underrated at the time of its release, the action-adventure title has...
News More Super Mario Movie Jakks Pacific Toy Listings Surface On Amazon
Toad, Mario, Luigi and Bowser figures
Back in February, it was discovered Illumination's Super Mario Bros. movie would be getting a toy line created by Jakks Pacific. At the time, Amazon Canada listed a 5-inch Toad figure and a 'Mini-World' van playset, but no other details were attached. Now, months later - Amazon has some new listings for Mario,
Talking Point What's The Worst Game That You Still Love For Some Reason?
All your perfect imperfections
Today marks the 15th anniversary of NBA Live 08 on the Wii. Quite why there wasn't a national holiday and organised street parades for this excellent game is beyond us. Except, of course, it isn't excellent at all. The game was, for all intents and purposes, objectively bad, and yet there is a very large part of this...
News Fan Discovers GameCube Dev Kit That Uses Early Wii Menu Build
A sensor of history
Update [Mon 3rd Oct, 2022 16:00]: A previous version of this article reported that a GameCube development kit was found in an early build of the Wii's menu. This was incorrect — a GameCube development unit was discovered to be using an early build of the Wii menu. We have amended the article to reflect this. A GameCube...
News Here's How The 14-Foot Tall LEGO Bowser Was Built
King Koopa-sized
San Diego Comic Con had a pretty monstrous-sized Koopa built all out of LEGO bricks to deal with back in July. We were stunned by this 14-foot tall LEGO Bowser back when it was first shown off, and now LEGO has decided to share some behind-the-scenes footage of just how dear Bowser was put together. Using the 2,807-piece Bow
News Fired Nintendo Worker Comes Forward With An Account Of Their Dismissal
Claims they asked Doug Bowser a "downer question"
After filing a complaint against Nintendo of America and recruitment firm Aston Carter earlier this year which alleged "concerted activities" and "coercive actions", the former contractor who filed that complaint with the NLRB has come forward, revealing their identity and offering further details...
News Nintendo Survey Asks Fans What Pokémon Games & Spin-Offs They Want
A new Mystery Dungeon, another remake and more...
Every now and then companies will send out surveys to diehard fans asking what kind of games they would like to see in the future based on certain franchises. We've seen Atlus and others like Capcom do this, and most recently it seems Nintendo has issued one, specifically about Pokémon. As...
News Don't Worry, Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Special Editions Are On The Way
Check your emails
Xenoblade Chronicles 3 got off to a strong start when it was released in July, but one minor setback was the delay of the special edition/collector's edition in select locations around the world. Months later, it seems Nintendo has finally got around to shipping the fancier physical copies of the game in the US and certain other...
News My Nintendo Store Is Back Online After Almost A Week Of Maintenance (UK)
Update: It's back!
Update: No less than minutes after we shared the news that the My Nintendo Store was still down in the UK, it's back online! Coincidence? Yes. Though we'd like to think we spurred on the store's re-opening. Head on over there to take a look at it! Original article: The UK 'My Nintendo Store' has been down for maintenance since...
News Splatoon 3 Players Discover Sloshing Machine Exploit That Allows You To Splat Through Walls
Patch incoming, surely
The astronomical rise of Splatoon 3 was always going to result in players finding exploits in the game, but we didn't think that one such problem would let you splat players through walls. Glance over Twitter, however, and it not only seems that this issue exists, but that players are using it to their own advantage. Because...
News Nintendo: Upcoming Splatoon 3 Patch Will Resolve Super Sea Snails Glitch
Some players didn't receive their snails...
If you participated in the recent Splatoon 3 Splatfest, but haven't yet received your Super Sea Snails, don't worry - Nintendo is on the case. Apparently, there's been a slight issue - where some Splatoon 3 players who voted and have viewed the final results have not received their Super Sea Snails...
News Nintendo Shares "Thank You" Message And End Credits For Dragalia Lost
On the game's fourth anniversary
Nintendo and Cygames' mobile RPG Dragalia Lost officially closes its doors on 30th November, and with the main story now over and services gradually being reduced, the Big N has shared a message thanking players for their support of the popular mobile game. On the game's fourth anniversary — today — Nintendo...
News E3 Returns On June 13th, 2023 With A Vision "To Reunite The Industry"
Will have separate 'business' and 'gamer' days
Back in July, it was confirmed that, following some uncertain years, E3 2023 would definitely be happening, and now we know the exact dates of the show: Tuesday 13th to Friday 16th June 2023. The once-annual event is now being run by ReedPop, which is behind other popular events such as PAX East and...
UK Charts Mario Kart 8 Gains Ground As Splatoon 3 Continues To Dominate
Nintendo's racer aims for gold
Splatoon 3 continues its dominance in the UK market (physically, at least) thanks to the latest charts data. The multiplayer sequel comes in at number one again, but right on its heels is none other than Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. Originally released back in April 2017 - over five years ago now - Nintendo's kart racer has...
Poll Box Art Brawl: Duel - Star Fox Adventures
“Meanwhile, in a lost corner of the Lylat System...”
Hi everyone; welcome to another edition of 'Box Art Brawl'! We hope you've all had a fun and productive week since our last battle. Last time, we took a look at a GameCube classic with Harvest Moon: A Wonderful Life to celebrate the recent announcement of its remake, Story of Seasons: A...
News Takaya Imamura Celebrates Star Fox Adventures' 20th Anniversary
Update: Former Rare artist Wil Overton shares art too
Update: It's not just Star Fox's creator who's getting in on sharing art for the GameCube game's anniversary. Former Rare artist and magazine cover designer Wil Overton reveals that he managed to get the Star Fox crew — with Fox McCloud, Krystal, Peppy Hare, Slippy Toad, and General Pepper —...
News Chris Pratt Has Seen The Super Mario Movie Teaser, Says He's "Blown Away"
"You will be too, I promise you"
Illumination has now locked in a Comic-Con "teaser trailer premiere" of the upcoming Super Mario Bros. movie for October 6th. If you're concerned at all, apparently there's nothing to worry about according to Hollywood actor Chris Pratt - who will be voicing Mario in the film. In a brief message via social media,...
News Illumination's Super Mario Movie Reconfirms Release Date, Teaser Coming Next Month
Update: Debut teaser at New York Comic Con
Update: We originally reported that the Super Mario Bros. animated movie had not received an official release date prior to New York Comic Con's announcement. However, Nintendo revealed back in April 2022 that the film will launch on 7th April 2023 in North America and 28th April in Japan. Further reading...
News The New Splatoon 3 amiibo Could Be Arriving Soon By The Looks Of It
Release window may have been narrowed
Splatoon 3 has been out for a few weeks now, but one thing we're still missing is the trio of brand new amiibo. As you might recall, in August Nintendo revealed Inkling (yellow), Octoling (blue) and Smallfry would be arriving at some point "this holiday". If you're wondering if these amiibo will be delivered...
Random Miyamoto Had Some Sage Advice On Game Industry Success In 1989
Still relevant today
Shigeru Miyamoto is probably the most recognisable name in the game industry today. He's essentially the "father" of Mario, Zelda, Donkey Kong, and Pikmin — the latter of which he thoroughly enjoyed representing in last week's Nintendo Direct. But even back in the NES days, Miyamoto was full of sage advice, as revealed in a...
Random The Pokémon Company Has No Issues With Nuzlocke Runs
Update: Another official statement has been made
Update [Wed 21st Sep, 2022 10:26 BST]: In a statement mimicking its response to Joe Merrick, The Pokémon Company has doubled down on its stance regarding Nuzlocke runs, stating to Eurogamer that "The Pokémon Company International does not have any issues with fans or creators playing the video games...
News Surprise! Nintendo Has Launched Two New Social Media Accounts
Tweets now in Spanish and Brazilian Portuguese
Nintendo has transformed into a global company over the years and is always looking to extend its audience reach. With this in mind, the Nintendo of America Twitter account has today announced the company will now also be delivering news on this platform in Spanish and Brazilian Portuguese. Nintendo...
News The 3DS And Wii U Are Losing Two More Features Next Month
Update: Changes to Switch log-ins too
Update: You will also be unable to link your Facebook or Twitter account to your Nintendo Account, even on Nintendo Switch. Here is the information on what's changing from Nintendo: As of October 25 , 2022, it will no longer be possible to link a Facebook or Twitter account to a Nintendo Account. - This...
UK Charts Splatoon 3 Holds Firm In Another Strong Week For Nintendo
Splat-tastic!
We've got the latest UK Charts for your curious eyes and its another strong week for Nintendo, with Splatoon 3 once again coming in at number one. The sequel launched on September 9th to critical acclaim (including our own glowing review) and has clearly proven to be a smash hit with audiences. Over in Japan, it performed even better,...
Random Nintendo Confirms How To Pronounce Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom
Yes, it's tears, not tears
Well, thank goodness that's over with! Since the reveal of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom at the most recent Nintendo Direct presentation, some fans have been feverishly debating how to pronounce the new title: is it tears (as in crying), or te
News Mario Kart Tour Celebrates Its Third Anniversary With A New Tour Update
Goodbye 'Mario Vs. Luigi', hello 'Anniversary Tour'
Mario Kart Tour's latest tour - Mario Vs. Luigi - is about to wrap up. But where one tour ends, another begins. This time, the game will be celebrating its third anniversary on September 25th with the 'Anniversary Tour' - very fitting, indeed! Announced via Twitter, as usual, the tour will kick...
News Splatoon 3 Will Be At EGX 2022, Come And Splat Us Live On Stage
Battle against Nintendo Life in a Splatoon 3 tournament!
Next week, Splatoon 3 will be showcased at EGX 2022 from 22nd to 25th September at ExCeL London, with fans able to take part in a series of casual 'Turf-War' tournaments. Not only that, but we'll be there too! Nintendo Life will have a curated freeplay area of 15 stations featuring a...