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Video Lost Orbit: Terminal Velocity Gets Shiny New Gameplay Trailer
Launching on Switch next week
Lost Orbit: Terminal Velocity is just days away from launching on Switch. To celebrate, a brand new trailer has been released giving us our first look at the game's deadly space pirates. Set to have you boosting, swimming, bouncing, leaping, smashing and teleporting your way through 65 levels, Lost Orbit: Terminal...
Video Nintendo's Fire Emblem: Three Houses Coverage Continues With The Blue Lions
Get an insider look
In the weeks leading up to Fire Emblem: Three Houses' release on Switch, Nintendo is giving us an insight into each of the houses you'll be able to join. Last week, we were treated to an insider look at the Black Eagles, led by Edelgard. This time around, it's the Blue Lion House's turn, and we're shown around by its leader...
Video Jet Kave Adventure's Full Reveal Trailer Shows Off More Prehistoric Platforming
A new Switch exclusive
Last week, we shared the news that the prehistoric platformer Jet Kave Adventure is headed to Switch. As was promised, the game's full reveal has landed today and we've got the full video for you up above. This time around we get to see plenty more gameplay, with protagonist Kave zooming and smashing his way around the g
Video The 25 Best Nintendo 3DS Games Of All Time
What will you play?
Can you believe the 3DS been chugging along since 2011? It outlived the Wii U and has even received a number of games during the Switch generation. With the system essentially on life support at this stage following the announcement of the Nintendo Switch Lite, now is a great time to reflect on the 25 best 3DS games of all time...
Video Nintendo Highlights "Games For Every Gamer" With Existing And Upcoming Releases
That's a lot of games
Nintendo of America has uploaded a new trailer promoting a number of existing games in the Switch library as well as multiple upcoming releases, due out later this year. It uses games like The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, Cuphead, and Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age to promote the fact the system now has w
Video Amazing Zelda Levels In Super Mario Maker 2 That Are Wonderfully Wholesome
Take a trip to Hyrule
Nintendo might have left amiibo costumes out of Super Mario Maker 2, but that won't stop the community from making Zelda-themed creations. Yes – there are still plenty of players out there creating lovely levels based on various entries in Nintendo's well-established action-adventure series. That's why our slightly sunburnt...
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...
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...
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 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...
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
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...
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...
Video The Secret Super Mario Maker 2 Power-Ups We Couldn't Talk About
Spoilers ahead
Now that Super Mario Maker 2 has been released, our lovely senior video producer, Alex Olney, has uploaded a video about two particularly interesting items you eventually unlock in story mode. The first is the Super Hammer, which is exclusive to the Super Mario 3D World extra theme. It allows you to use a hammer to destroy a variety...
Video Digital Foundry Finds Crash Team Racing On Switch Easy To Recommend
"Well-tailored to the system"
After a look at Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled on the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One earlier this week, Digital Foundry has now had enough time to see how the Switch version compares. With all versions running at 30fps, the focus is on the resolution. In docked mode, the Switch release runs at 720p and maintains 1280x720...
Video It's All About Robotnik In Mario & Sonic At The Olympic Games 2020
The bad guy sometimes comes first
We recently got the chance to go hands-on with Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games on Switch, and we had a jolly good time indeed. Sure, there were some unwelcome flashbacks to Wii-era waggle, but the game is so packed with joy and humour that it's easy to overlook that – especially when you're playing with a...
Video Zelda: Breath Of The Wild Is Stunningly Beautiful Even In Places You're Not Meant To See
An underwater world of wonder
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is a gorgeous game. Sure, the artistic direction might not be to everyone's taste, but we'd argue that it oozes a sense of wonder and adventure with every field, forest, or open vista. It turns out that even the areas we were never meant to see are just as lovely. Twitter user...
Video Digital Foundry Takes A Look At The Legend Of Zelda: Link's Awakening E3 Demo
"It's a beautiful take on a classic game"
The next Zelda game due out on the Switch is the remake of Link's Awakening. After playing the demo of it at E3 2019, Digital Foundry has now uploaded a video comparing this new version to the Game Boy original, while taking a look at how it's shaping up in terms of performance. In docked mode, the game...
Video Here's What We Got Up To At E3 2019
Talking to the public! Talking to Luigi! Talking to the voice of Luigi!
E3 2019 already feels like a distant memory, despite being one of the most fun-packed events in recent times for Nintendo fans. We got Banjo and Kazooie in Smash, confirmation of a Zelda: Breath of the Wild sequel and much more besides. All in all, it was an excellent show and...
Video Learn How To Make Your Very Own Doug Bowser amiibo
Add the real Bowser to your collection
Earlier this week, we shared a special moment at E3 2019 when DIY expert GandaKris presented the Nintendo of America president Doug Bowser with his very own custom-made amiibo. If you've been wanting to add this exclusive amiibo to your own collection, well now you can. The talented amiibo maker has uploaded a...
Video Witness Annihilation In The New Daemon X Machina Story Trailer
Meching it right
Despite everything we already know about the ravaged world of Daemon x Machina – even after the latest E3 Treehouse Live presentation which showed us an extensive look at the mechanized destruction ballet – the producers remain tight-lipped about the player's role in the single-player campaign. Sadly, Nintendo's new story...
Video Explore The Musical History Of The Elite Beat Agents
Agents are... GOne?
If you have fond memories of the Elite Beat Agents or are yet to discover the delights of this male cheerleader series which was localised in 2006, the latest 'Did You Know Gaming?' video by Nintendo Life contributor Liam Robertson is definitely worth a watch. Over roughly half an hour, Robertson investigates the entire history...
Video The Making Of SNES Classic Star Fox And The Super FX Chip
And so, the Lylat System was born
Whether you're a diehard fan of the series, or even just familiar with the team thanks to the Super Smash Bros. games, Fox, Falco, Slippy, and Peppy hold a special place in the hearts of many Nintendo fans (yes, we're including Slippy here). The series' Lylat System was born in 1993, when Star Fox (known as Starwing...
Video Nintendo Staff Have A Blast With Super Mario Maker 2's Multiplayer Mode
Teamwork makes the dream work
Whether you're a legendary game developer, a world famous series producer, or even the president, working at Nintendo involves a healthy dollop of fun. As such, some of the company's most well-known faces have been getting involved with fun activities throughout the course of E3. Recently, we shared a video of the real...
Video Here's How The Witcher 3 On Switch Compares To The PS4 Version
Saber Interactive is working wonders
When it was rumoured that The Witcher 3 was coming to Switch, there were many who flatly refused to believe it was even possible to cram CD Projekt Red's epic open-world fantasy into Nintendo's hybrid console – especially when you consider that on PS4 and Xbox One, the game often has issues running at a stable...
News Hyperkin Isn't Quite Sure What Route To Take With Its N64 Clone Console Yet
"We don't we know what the end solution might be"
At E3 2019 this week, our video producer Zion Grassl had the chance to catch up with Terence Calacsan from Hyperkin and have a chat about the Retron Ult - an N64 clone that is "super early" in development. It's compatible with Nintendo 64 cartridges, controllers, targeting 720p HD output and will...
Video Watch Miyamoto And Tezuka "Spin The Wheel" At E3 2019
What fun Super Mario Maker 2 facts will be revealed?
If you're one of the lucky people attending this year's E3, you may or may spot Nintendo's legendary game designer Shigeru Miyamoto and the producer of Super Mario Maker 2, Takashi Tezuka. While the annual event is intended to be a business trip for most people within the industry, that won't...
Video We Have 10 Delightful Minutes Of Zelda: Link's Awakening Gameplay For You
From E3 with love
Like the coolest kid on the playground giving you a glimpse of their shiny Charizard Pokémon card, we've snook around Nintendo's E3 show floor, grabbed some Zelda: Link's Awakening gameplay footage, and decided to share it with you lovely lot. Aren't we just the bestest? You can check it out yourself in the video above. We've got...
Video Discover More About The Elder Scrolls: Blades
Zion chats with Matt Carofano from Bethesda
The Elder Scrolls is a colossal series with a following of passionate fans for each of its multiple entries. We've seen the seminal Skyrim come to Switch already, but now The Elder Scrolls: Blades is scheduled to arrive on Nintendo's console. While the former was a fully-fledged open-world epic, this new...
Video Digital Foundry Compares The Switch Version Of Octopath Traveler To The PC Release
Revisiting Square Enix's JRPG
Octopath Traveler might have started out life as a Nintendo Switch exclusive, but less than a year after its release, it has become available on the PC. With Square Enix's JRPG now even more accessible, the experts over Digital Foundry decided to compare the two versions. The PC release of Octopath unleashes the full...
Video Digital Foundry Ponders A Witcher 3 Switch Port
Do you really wish to know?
With rumours doing the rounds that CDProjekt's The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt might be Switch-bound, the internet is whipping itself into a frenzy of tinfoil hats and speculation. In order to assess if a potential port would even be viable on Nintendo's handheld hybrid, our friends over at Digital Foundry have taken a look at...
Video Digital Foundry's Analysis Of Team Sonic Racing On The Switch
"Very consistent"
Now that Team Sonic Racing has been out for a few weeks, the technical experts over at Digital Foundry have been able to test out the game on each platform. The Switch version is "basically" the same as the other versions – with matching content, lighting and effects on display. In docked mode, the Switch resolution is 1600x900...
Site News Say Hello To Zion, Our New Video Guy
(It's 'Zee-On', in case you were wondering)
You may have noticed we've got a new face around these parts, especially if you're a keen follower of our burgeoning YouTube channel. Unfortunately, because we're horrendously disorganised we haven't done a proper introduction, so here goes: say hello to Zion, who, practically overnight, has literally...
Video What We Expect To See From Nintendo At E3 2019
Zion and Alex want all of the games!
E3 2019 is just around the corner, so what are we expecting on the Switch front? Zion and Alex have teamed up to predict a bunch of announcements that might be on the way. They’re covering all bases – from the realistic to not so realistic reveals and even what’s been rumoured in the lead-up to the big...
Video See How The Digimon Games Have Evolved Over The Past 20 Years In This Developer Diary
Celebrating the anniversary of the series
Nintendo fans might be more familiar with pocket monsters, but digital monsters have also been quite popular in certain parts of the world for many years now. To be more precise, we're talking about the Digimon series. These video games started out life exclusively on the PlayStation in 1999 and eventually...
Video 11 Wonderful New Games Coming To Nintendo Switch In June
Move over E3
Can you believe E3 is happening in less than two weeks? Well, we can't either. We're all keeping our fingers crossed for new Animal Crossing info, we obviously can't wait to hear who's joining Smash next and we're sure there'll be a smattering of surprises to enjoy as well. There's a lot to be excited for, but these announcements can...
Hands On Building Upon A Solid Foundation In Super Mario Maker 2
Making the Wii U look like a Super Mario Faker
If there’s one thing that still gives the Wii U life, it’s the excellent Super Mario Maker. That’s all about to come to an end now though, at least if our time with Super Mario Maker 2 is any sort of authority. The user-created colossus is making its way to Switch, and if you hadn’t quite...
Video Digital Foundry Finds Assassin's Creed III Remastered On Switch "Hard To Recommend"
"It all just looks a bit off"
After ongoing rumours, Assassin's Creed III Remastered has finally been released on the Switch. So, how does it hold up? According to the team over at Digital Foundry, this version of the game is all over the shop. Docked, the game runs at 1080p – which is a rather significant boost compared to the 720p display in...
Video Let's Play Realm Royale On The Nintendo Switch
Don't be a chicken
After months of rumours and leaks, Realm Royale has finally been released on the Nintendo Switch. Thanks to the lovely people over at Hi-Rez Studios, our senior video producer Alex Olney has been able to take an early look at the Founder's Pack offering. If you haven't heard about this game before, it's described as a class-based...
Video Digital Foundry Explores The Performance Of Resident Evil 4, 1 And 0 On Switch
Handheld supreme?
If you're hoping to find out exactly how all of the newly ported Resident Evil games run on Switch, you'll be pleased to know that the technical boffins over at Digital Foundry have examined each game in lovely video form. Interestingly, Digital Foundry noticed that Resident Evil 4 runs at 900p when docked, as opposed to the PS4...
Video Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3 X-Men Trailer Reveals New Characters
Some playable, others not?
Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3: The Black Order is rapidly approaching, with that tasty 19th July release date getting ever closer. To get us all hyped and ready for the game, Nintendo has shared a new X-Men-focused trailer. Aside from being all dramatic and epic in equal measure, the trailer has confirmed the appearance of...
Video Watch 20 Minutes Of The Adventure Mode In Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled
Out next month
It's been a wild time for fans of the kart racing genre recently. Earlier this week Sega released Team Sonic Racing and Nintendo followed this up with the beta for Mario Kart Tour on mobile devices. If this wasn't already enough kart racing action to keep you entertained for the rest of the year, next month Activision is launching...
Video Cricket 19 Trailer Shows Off New Gameplay And A First-Person Mode
How's that?
Cricket 19 is just days away from launching on Nintendo Switch and a brand new trailer has just been released to showcase some of the gameplay elements you can expect to enjoy. Said to include "stunning" new features, Cricket 19 is aiming to be the deepest and richest simulation of the sport to date. The video above shows off the game's...
Video Qanba's Nintendo Switch MAX Screen Magnifier Might Not Be All That Bad
What year is it?
You may have thought we'd be past the days of the cheap and gimmicky accessories that plagued the Game Boy and its future generations. Anyone who remembers the Worm Light or the Handy Boy will probably cringe at the thought, but arcade stick manufacturer Qanba decided to take a stab at the old magnification idea with their MAX...
Video Star Wars: Rogue Squadron Gets A Stunning HD Makeover In Unreal Engine 4
If only it was official
Long before EA got the rights to create Star Wars video games, LucasArts and Factor 5 produced the Rogue Squadron trilogy. The first game was released on the Nintendo 64 and PC in 1998 and the second and third game landed exclusively on the GameCube a number of years later. While Star Wars Rogue Squadron II: Rogue Leader and...
Video Sega Releases Ridiculous Live Action Trailer To Promote Team Sonic Racing
Forget the Sonic movie...
If you're an indie game developer hoping to grab our attention by creating a crazy, completely over-the-top trailer full of absolute nonsense, you may as well give up now, because nothing's going to top this Team Sonic Racing video. We'd urge you to just go ahead and watch the thing before reading on so that you can...
Video Resident Evil 4, Resident Evil 0 And Resident Evil HD All Get Gloomy Launch Trailers
That's a lot of Resident Evil
In case you missed the news, three Resident Evil games have all found their way on to the Nintendo Switch eShop today. You can now pick up Resident Evil 4, Resident Evil 0, and Resident Evil HD Remastered on your trusty hybrid console, and Capcom has shared brand new launch trailers for all three. Are you ready? First...
Video The Making Of Koral, A Nintendo Switch Game Made Entirely At Sea
Pick it up now from the eShop
Last week, puzzle game Koral launched on Nintendo Switch and PC. We've spoken about it a couple of times here at Nintendo Life, intrigued by the fact that the game was made entirely at sea, and now we can see exactly how the project came to life. Developer Carlos Coronado presents a 20-minute documentary highlighting...
Video 10 Things We Still Don't Know For Certain About Super Mario Maker 2
We can't help but wonder...
As unbelievable as it might be, there are still a lot of things we don't know about Super Mario Maker 2. Even after all the Direct footage, in-depth analysis and information via the game's eShop listing and website, there's plenty to find out. That's why our lovely senior video producer, Alex Olney, has rounded up...
Video Learn Nintendo Labo Tips And Tricks With This 'Director Insights' Video Series
Creatives assemble!
Today, Nintendo has kickstarted a brand new video series entitled 'Nintendo Labo - Director Insights', giving fans more info on the company's clever cardboard creations. Starring Nintendo Labo director, Tsubasa Sakaguchi - who was also the director of the original Splatoon - the series will share "insights about the development...