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Poll New Pokémon Snap Is Out Today On Switch, Are You Getting It?
Have your say...
After more than 20 years of waiting, Pokémon fans can finally tuck into a brand new game in the spin-off Snap series today thanks to the launch of New Pokémon Snap. With plenty of Pokémon to discover, brand new characters and locations to see, and a lovely, shiny new look for this beloved series, this new game has been on our...
News How Do You Feel About Mario After His 35th Anniversary? Nintendo Apparently Wants To Know
You still love him, right?
Last month, Nintendo pulled the plug on Super Mario's 35th-anniversary celebrations. It did this by removing Super Mario 3D All-Stars from the Switch eShop, shutting down Super Mario Bros. 35 and even ending online services for older Mario games. Many fans are still questioning why it had to end like this, and for some,...
Talking Point Is It Worth Buying A Nintendo Wii U In 2021?
The answer might not be as obvious as you think...
Nintendo's doing pretty well at the moment, with its Switch console selling like hotcakes and games like Animal Crossing: New Horizons creating a whole new generation of fans. You might assume, then, that the sheer notion of investing your hard-earned money in the company's last-gen system – and...
Poll Which amiibo Arrived On Your Doorstep Today, Then?
All six, or just one? Let us know
Happy amiibo day, everyone! Yes, today's the day that Nintendo has chosen to unleash several new lumps of NFC-enabled plastic on the general populace, including Banjo & Kazooie (from, ahem, Banjo-Kazooie), Terry Bogard (from Fatal Fury and King of Fighters) and Byleth (Fire Emblem: Three Houses
Poll Monster Hunter Rise Is Out Today On Switch, Are You Getting It?
And will this be your first MH game?
The day for tracking down mighty foes and slaying them with your closest friends has finally arrived, as Monster Hunter Rise launches today on Nintendo Switch. In some ways, the Monster Hunter franchise is a bit of an odd beast; we tend to see a divide between players who find the prospect of jumping into the...
Poll What Other Nintendo Franchise Would You Like To See Niantic Work On?
Let us know!
Earlier today it was announced that Nintendo and Niantic would be partnering to release a Pikmin mobile app, designed to make walking "more fun" with real-world AR technology. According to the press release, this is the "first in a series of apps" based on Nintendo's beloved characters. Niantic CEO, John Hanke, said it was a "natural...
Talking Point Is Zelda An RPG, Or Not?
The eternal question
There's one question that has plagued mankind for what feels like an eternity. No, it's not the meaning of life. It's not even the question of why a buttered slice of bread always falls face down when you drop it. We are talking, of course, about that age-old quandary: Is The Legend of Zelda an RPG? Wikipedia, everyone's...
Poll What Did You Think Of The February 2021 Nintendo Direct, Then?
Happy? Sad? Or somewhere in the middle?
So, there we have it – the first proper Nintendo Direct for ages, and it gave us plenty to talk about – including a Zelda remaster, an amazing online multiplayer title and a second sequel to a beloved classic. However, there were also mo
Poll Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury Is Out Today On Switch, Are You Getting It?
Double-dipping? First time? Cast your votes
The latest Wii U port has landed on Switch, and this one's a biggie: the excellent Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury is out today. A rerelease of the original Wii U game, but with some subtle yet welcome improvements, Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury offers lots of fantastic gameplay for single...
Poll DOOM Eternal Is Out Today On Switch, Are You Getting It?
And has the Switch delay affected your decision?
After months and months of waiting, today is finally the day: yes, DOOM Eternal is now available on Nintendo Switch. Those days of constant DOOM and Animal Crossing memes feel like an eternity ago now, so it's easy to forget that Eternal has been available on other platforms for more than eight...
Poll Are You Getting Any Of These New Nintendo Switch Releases?
Let us know
This week sees the release of some big third-party releases, so we thought we would run a poll to see if our readers will be picking any of these games up. We've got Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit Remastered by EA, the rhythm-action title Kingdom Hearts: Melody of Memory by Square Enix and Ubisoft's Just Dance 2021. Nintendo might not...
Poll Which Will Be Your Second Console - PS5 Or Xbox Series X?
Will it be "Wii-60" all over again?
While we're firmly focused on the world of Nintendo here, we're not totally oblivious to events elsewhere in the industry – and this week sees the commencement of the next-gen war as both Sony and Microsoft prepare to launch their respective systems. The PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X promise to deliver 4K...
Poll Splatoon 2's Spooky Splatfest Is Underway, Which Side Are You Fighting For?
Team Trick vs Team Treat
Nintendo has brought Splatoween back from the dead to celebrate Halloween once again. This eerie event once again sees Team Trick take on Team Treat and will run until 1st November. Spooky-themed gear has also made a return. In order to claim it, all you have to do is check out the latest Splatoon 2 news article on your...
Poll Pikmin 3 Deluxe Is Out Today On Switch, Are You Getting It?
Reunite with tiny Pikmin on a great big adventure
Pikmin 3 Deluxe is out on Switch today and as usual with all the latest releases, we want to know if you'll be picking it up. Although this game originally launched on the Wii U, this new version includes all of the previous DLC, brand new prologue and epilogue missions, an unlockable "Ultra Spicy"...
News Minecraft Steve's Meat Gets The Chop In Smash Bros.
Nintendo must have had some 'meat-ings'...
It's official - Steve's win screen in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate has been slightly adjusted as of update 9.0.1. Last week, the internet couldn't help but notice how the Minecraft character's steak looked like something else...and well, it seems Nintendo has decided to adjust this animation in the latest...
Poll One Year Later, How Are You Getting On With Ring Fit Adventure?
Still breaking a sweat? Or is it gathering dust?
Over the past few months, Switch owners all around the world have been transforming their living rooms into makeshift workout areas, gripping their trusty Ring Fit Adventure Ring-Con to get in some much-needed exercise during lockdown. In fact, the game actually celebrated its first anniversary just...
Poll Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit Is Out Today On Switch, Are You Getting It?
Mario Kart enters the real world
Today sees the arrival of Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit on the Nintendo Switch. Obviously, it's similar but also different from any other Mario Kart game ever released. Instead of taking control of a virtual kart, this time around you're operating a remote control car. Obviously, one big factor with this game is...
Poll Super Mario 3D All-Stars Is Out Today On Switch, Are You Getting It?
And has its limited availability impacted your decision?
As regular readers will know, we've recently started publishing launch day polls for Nintendo's big releases, all in the hopes of seeing just how popular each title is amongst our community. Super Mario 3D All-Stars is out today, and this one is perhaps the most intriguing release of our...
Poll Which Nintendo Life Indie Spotlight Title Are You Looking Forward To The Most?
Let us know which game caught your eye...
The dust has just settled on the inaugural Nintendo Life Indie Spotlight, which we hope you found enjoyable. But which game caught your eye the most? Which title can you simply not wait to get your hands on? Did you like the look of Petadatchi, the upcoming fusion of Animal Crossing and Tamagotchi from...
Poll Did The Nintendo Direct Mini: Partners Showcase Meet Your Expectations?
Happy? Angry? Indifferent to the whole thing?
Today, Nintendo hosted the first of what appears to be a new, regular format for the company going forward, the Nintendo Direct Mini: Partners Showcase. At eight minutes long, today's show gave us a very quick look at just a small handful of games, providing release dates and content updates for titles...
Poll Paper Mario: The Origami King Is Out Today On Switch, Are You Getting It?
Come on in and vote!
Today, Paper Mario: The Origami King launches on Nintendo Switch. Considering it was only actually revealed in May we really haven't had that long to wait, but we're sure there are plenty of fans that have been eager to get stuck in ever since. Of course, any game with Nintendo's most famous mascot on the cover is bound to draw...
Poll Should Nintendo Release A Digital-Only Switch?
Sony and Microsoft seem to think it's a good idea...
Yesterday, Sony finally lifted the lid on its PlayStation 5 console, showing off not one but two different versions of the forthcoming system. The base model has the traditional disc drive in place, but Sony is also releasing a cheaper digital-only variant which lacks any kind of optical media...
Poll Clubhouse Games: 51 Worldwide Classics Is Out Today On Switch, Are You Getting It?
Come on in and vote!
Today sees the latest Nintendo-published title, Clubhouse Games: 51 Worldwide Classics (or 51 Worldwide Games as it's known in Europe) launching on Switch, so we thought it'd be nice to see just how many of you lovely lot are thinking of picking it up. As you may be aware, the game is actually a successor to Clubhouse Games...
Poll Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition Is Out Today On Switch, Are You Getting It?
It's poll time!
Today's the day, folks! Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition is finally here on Nintendo Switch and we'd love to know whether or not you're planning on picking up a copy. Originally released on the Wii around 10 years ago now, Xenoblade Chronicles has practically become a household name among Nintendo fans at this point. With...
Poll Is It Cool To Time Travel In Animal Crossing: New Horizons?
"What about all that talk about screwing up future events?"
Given that Animal Crossing: New Horizons has been available for a while now, it's time to address the elephant in the room: time travel. Just as Marty McFly discovered all those years ago, zipping forwards and backwards in time has serious consequences, such as neglected islanders and...
Poll Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Is Out Today On Switch, Are You Getting It?
Come vote in our Em-poll-eon
Today sees the launch of the latest Pokémon game on Nintendo Switch, Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX. As such, we thought it'd be a good idea to bring back our good old launch day poll. With Pokémon Sword and Shield quickly becoming one of the Switch's best-sellers, it's hardly surprising that The Pokémon...
News Atlus Wants To Know If You'd Like Persona, Etrian Odyssey And Other Past Games On Your Switch
Atlus shrugged? Far from it!
Each year, Atlus runs an online survey in Japan, and 2020 is no exception. The key difference with this year's survey is that it has one question that is focused strongly on the Switch – more specifically, which Atlus titles fans would like to see come to Nintendo's hybrid console. The survey is obviously in Japanese,...
Poll The Wonderful 101 Is The First Game From 'Platinum4', What Do You Think Is Next?
One revealed, three to go
Yesterday, just hours before the new Wonderful 101 Kickstarter campaign went live, PlatinumGames opened a mysterious 'Platinum4' website. With a large, swirly number 4 and little else, the page left us with more questions and theories than we knew what to do with, but things are now starting to make a little more sense...
Talking Point What's Going To Be Nintendo's Big Game For Christmas 2020?
Zelda? Mario? Metroid? Pokémon? Pikmin?!
We know what you're thinking – you've only just taken down the Christmas decorations, yet we're already thinking about Santa's return – what is wrong with us? However, stick with us here – this is a valid question to ask as the Switch enters its fourth year on sale and we begin to ponder what gaming...
Poll What Other Wii U Games Do You Want To See On Switch?
The pickings are getting slimmer, but some still remain...
Given the amazing success of the Switch – and the relative failure of its forerunner, the Wii U – it was almost inevitable that Nintendo would use its current console as a means of giving some of its better Wii U games a second chance at fame. So far, we've seen the likes of Mario Kart...
Poll Pokémon Sword And Shield Are Out Today, Which Version Are You Getting?
The power's in your hands
In some ways, time has passed incredibly quickly since Pokémon Sword and Shield were first announced, yet at the same time, the build-up to their release has felt like an absolute eternity. Thankfully, the games are now finally available and ready to collect from your local game store (or your doorstep, if you've already...
Poll Luigi's Mansion 3 Is Out Today, Are You Getting It?
Or are you too chicken?
Happy Halloween, everyone! And more importantly, happy Luigi's Mansion 3 release day! Yes, our favourite scaredy-cat plumber sets off on another spooky adventure today with the third instalment of his hit ghostbusting series arriving on Nintendo Switch. If you missed our review of the game earlier this week, you'll be...
Poll Nintendo's Ring Fit Adventure Is Out Today, Are You Getting It?
A new type of gaming experience
Today sees the release of Ring Fit Adventure on Nintendo Switch, and in a similar way to Nintendo Labo before it, this game is offering a unique way to play on your console. As you likely know by now, the 'game' has players exploring an RPG-like setting, running through different areas, grabbing collectables, and...
Poll Four Dragon Quest Games Are Out Today On Switch, Which Are You Getting?
Echoes of an Elusive Pre-order?
We've been having a lot of fun recently hosting release day polls, asking you lovely lot whether or not you're planning on buying the latest big game and why. Usually, this is limited to just the one game, but we thought today deserved something a little special. Why, you ask? Well, because not only is Dragon Quest...
Poll Nintendo Switch Lite Is Out Today, Are You Getting One?
Yes? No? Come in and vote...
It's an incredibly busy (and expensive) day for Nintendo fans, with a number of great games and even a brand new console all being released on the same day. Yes, the Switch Lite is finally here, and we want to know just how popular it is right now on day one. A smaller, cheaper version of the standard Nintendo Switch,...
Poll Daemon X Machina Is Out Today, Are You Getting It?
A must-buy, or has the hype fallen away?
Today sees the launch of Daemon X Machina, which has perhaps unintentionally become of the most intriguing Switch releases this year. We say that because the last few months have been quite the rollercoaster for the game and developer Marvelous Entertainment. Back in February, a demo was released with the...
Poll Astral Chain Is Out Today, Are You Getting It?
Make your voice heard
Today finally sees the release of Astral Chain, the latest Nintendo-exclusive game to arrive courtesy of PlatinumGames. We've already sung its praises in our review - we went as far as to say that this is one of 2019's best video games - but now we want to hear from you. Will you be grabbing a copy? Perhaps you're even already...
Poll Tell Us Who You're Siding With In Splatoon 2's Final Splatfest
This is it!
We apologise for bombarding you with Splatoon 2 news, but this weekend is the final Splatfest. It has us wondering if you will be raging against the machine with Pearl and Team Chaos or banding together for a new and brighter future with Marina and Team Order. We want to know - so pick a side in the poll below and tell us how your...
Poll Have Your Joy-Con Been Drifting?
We want to know
Recently, there has been much discussion online about "drifting" Joy-Con. It's been an ongoing issue since the release of the Switch and one we've addressed here on Nintendo Life on a number of occasions. We've even gone to the extent of publishing a step-by-step guide and releasing a video about how to resolve this problem. Still,...
Poll What Do You Want To See From The Final Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Direct?
It's the last one, don't forget...
The launch of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate looms ever closer, and yesterday Nintendo announced that the final Direct broadcast relating to the game will go live today at 15:00 CET / 7AM PT / 10AM ET. As is so often the case, we don't actually know what this broadcast will involve - the only solid information is that...
Poll What Did You Think Of The Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Direct?
Have your say
As the dust begins to settle, and as we finally manage to retrieve our well and truly blown-off socks, it seems like now is a good time to take a look back at the shenanigans, reveals, and juicy info that were all present in the recent Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Direct. Many went into the Direct with a degree of caution,...
Poll What Do You Want From Today's Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Direct?
New characters? New modes? Or something else?
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is shaping up to be one of the year's biggest releases, certainly for Switch owners. As one of Nintendo's biggest properties - which pulls together characters from a dizzying number of franchises, including a bunch of third-party legends, no less - Smash is the kind of game...
Poll Is Your Nintendo Switch Cracking Under The Pressure?
Update: Nintendo gives us a statement
Update: Nintendo has responded to our appeal for a statement on this matter: After checking in with the European team we can confirm that we haven’t received a notable number of consumer inquiries on this topic, but as with all our products, we encourage users who experience any issues to visit for...
Poll As "Gaming Disorder" Becomes A Thing, Is It Time To Assess How Much You Play?
Doctor WHO?
You can expect to hear a lot about the addictive nature of video games over the next few days, because the World Health Organisation has just published the latest draft of its updated International Classification of Diseases manual, and a, "gaming disorder," is listed as a genuine medical condition. It's been a long time...
Poll Do You Think Call Of Duty: WWII Will Come To Switch, And Would You Want It If It Did?
War is hell
Today Activision is hosting a livestream event to officially lift the lid on this year's Call of Duty entry. After the last few instalments pushed the action further and further into the future, the company has decided to turn back the clock and return to World War II, the conflict in which the very first Call of Duty game was based.
Poll What Other 'Classic Edition' Nintendo Systems Do You Want to be Released?
Dreaming of the good old days, but miniaturised
The Nintendo Entertainment System: NES Classic Edition (called Nintendo Classic Mini: Nintendo Entertainment System in Europe) has caused quite a stir since its announcement earlier this week - a budget Nintendo retro unit at $59.99 with 30 pre-loaded games is always likely to go down well. Its...
Poll Are You Excited About Nintendo's Expanded E3 Plans?
Pokemon Sun and Moon, Monster Hunter Generations and more to feature
Well, it's been quite a day for Nintendo fans, with an information drop for Pokémon Sun and Moon being accompanied by confirmation of expanded plans for E3. The Legend of Zelda on Wii U is still the only confirmed game that'll be playable, but more importantly for those watching...
Poll The Utterly Charming Animal Crossing Series Is 15 Today, But Which Is Your Favourite?
Turning a new leaf or heading to the city? Let us know
The Animal Crossing series turns 15 today, and to celebrate this occasion Nintendo has released a special video. The first game in the franchise launched in Japan on the Nintendo 64 15 years ago, and since then we've seen entries on the GameCube, DS, Wii, 3DS and Wii U. The GameCube version was...
News Pokkén Tournament Demo Comes Out Fighting On The European Wii U eShop
Try before you buy
Well, that was unexpected. Without any warning, Nintendo has pushed a demo of Pokkén Tournament onto the European Wii U eShop, giving players the chance to sample the title for free. The download went live last night, and weighs in at an impressive 1150MB. There's currently no sign of a similar demo on the North American eShop,...
Poll The World Can't Get Enough Of Pokémon Yellow, But Which One Did You Buy?
Pikachu Edition comes out on top on the 3DS eShop
Nintendo finally got around to re-releasing the very first batch of Pokémon entries on the 3DS eShop last week, with Red, Blue and Yellow arriving on in the west while Japan was also gifted Pokémon Green. While Nintendo won't give actual sales figures, it has confirmed which of these titles has...