News Mario Kart World Has Been Updated To Version 1.1.1, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
The patch for this Switch 2 exclusive is now live
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Review Bravely Default: Flying Fairy HD Remaster (Switch 2) - A Solid Refresh For A 3DS RPG Gem
Have we been here before?
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News Super Mario Party Jamboree Updated For Switch 2 And Switch (Version 2.0.0)
Here's what's included
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News Nintendo Reminds Mario Kart Players They Can Toggle Auto And Smart Controls
"I'm using tilt controls"
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News Trails Beyond The Horizon Slips To Early 2026, But It's Also Coming To Switch 2
And, yes, it's a Game-Key Card
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News Final Fantasy Tactics Remaster Controversially Cuts War Of The Lions Content
Not so complete a package?
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News Super Mario Party Jamboree Updated For Switch 2 And Switch (Version 2.0.0)
Here's what's included
Nintendo has also been doing a lot behind the scenes over the past few weeks to update many of its major first-party Switch titles for the Switch 2. This includes both free and paid upgrades for select titles, and alongside the Mario Kart World update, Nintendo has also rolled out a patch for Super Mario Party Jamboree. This...
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News Mario Kart World Has Been Updated To Version 1.1.1, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
The patch for this Switch 2 exclusive is now live
We're now well into the first month of the Switch 2 and Nintendo has today released a new software update for the system-exclusive Mario Kart World. On face value, this patch includes multiple fixes tied to "issues" with items, game crashes, online play problems and more. Here's the full rundown,...
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News Nintendo Reminds Mario Kart Players They Can Toggle Auto And Smart Controls
"I'm using tilt controls"
Nintendo's new game Mario Kart World includes all sorts of toggles making it accessible to everyone. However, it seems this has also led to some confusion – with some players questioning why their karts are moving on their own during races. It's actually resulted in Nintendo's Japanese customer support account on social...
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YesterdayTue, 17th Jun 2025
News Trails Beyond The Horizon Slips To Early 2026, But It's Also Coming To Switch 2
And, yes, it's a Game-Key Card
The next entry in the Trails series, The Legend of Heroes: Trails Beyond the Horizon, has been pushed back from its Fall 2025 release window to January 2026, NIS America has confirmed. Booo! However, there's a silver lining — it's also getting a Switch 2 Version. The catch is that Switch 2 version is a Game-Key Card
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News Xbox Announces Next-Gen Console Strategy, Promises 'Deeper Visuals' & Backwards Compatibility
Pure Xbox "The next generation of Xbox is coming to life"
Out of nowhere, Xbox has announced its next-gen hardware strategy today in the form of a short YouTube video, revealing a "strategic, multi-year agreement with AMD" that includes work on the next generation of Xbox consoles. Xbox's Sarah Bond mentions in the video how this "next-generation hardware...
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News Final Fantasy Tactics Remaster Controversially Cuts War Of The Lions Content
Not so complete a package?
The team behind the upcoming Final Fantasy Tactics remaster, Final Fantasy Tactics - The Ivalice Chronicles, has been talking shop in an interview over at the official Square Enix website (spotted via Kotaku). But this interview reveals that not all content from previous re
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Review Savage Raven EDC Switch 2 Carry Case - A Sleek Alternative To Nintendo's Official Offering
The accessory maker formerly known as Skull & Co.
We've already had a look at Nintendo's official Switch 2 carry case and scored it a super solid 8/10, commenting that it had too few cart spaces (at just six), but was nevertheless a compact and good-looking case for the money. Now it's the turn of Skull & Co., or 'Savage Raven' as the company...
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Random GameStop Tries To Make Light Of Switch 2 Staple Fiasco, But Lands In More Trouble
Should have stapled some photo credit on there
A couple of weeks ago, we reported on a handful of unlucky Switch 2 customers who rocked up to their local GameStop on launch day only to find their console screens punctured by a poorly-placed staple. Keen to escape the hot water that such a fiasco (rightfully) landed the company in, GameStop attempted...
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Rumour The Search For The Zelda Movie's Link & Zelda Has Begun, Apparently Seeking Actors 16-23
Ganondorf, Impa, and the King of Hyrule, too
As you'll undoubtedly know by now, Nintendo's very exciting live-action Legend of Zelda movie has been delayed by a little bit to a release date of 7th May 2027. Now, that may sound a long time away, but when you're making a huge movie that every gamer and their donkey (Kong?) is gonna be champing at the...
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Review Bravely Default: Flying Fairy HD Remaster (Switch 2) - A Solid Refresh For A 3DS RPG Gem
Have we been here before?
In 2013 (!), Square Enix released a game in Japan for the 3DS called Bravely Default: Flying Fairy, which (after a modest update) eventually received a Western release as just Bravely Default. At the time, the company had been focusing development resources much more heavily on games it believed would appeal more strongly...
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PSA Select GameCube Games Can Be Played In Widescreen Mode On Switch 2
Here's how to activate it
Rejoice, GameCube fans - Nintendo has finally made the dinky little console part of its Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack subscription tier, meaning you can now enjoy select titles on the Switch 2 with bonus quality-of-life features. Some of these features, including the ability to create restore points and apply a...
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Talking Point What Are You Hoping To See In The Donkey Kong Bananza Direct?
Great ExpectAPEtions
What's that? You thought the arrival of Switch 2 a mere two weeks ago would be enough to halt the hype train for a while? Oh no, no, dear readers, Nintendo is full steam ahead, reminding us what's next for the freshest console on the block. The next station stop: Donkey Kong Bananza. A Direct presentation focused on DK's...
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News Switch 2's HDR Looking Washed Out On Your TV? Here's The Fix
HGiG or not HGiG, that is the question
If you've been feeling (as this writer has) that your Switch 2 graphics look a little washed out on your TV set in docked mode, guess what? It seems a bunch of other folk have too. What's more, there's an actual reason for it, and it can be fixed. Sort of. Hooray! The video above from YouTuber HDTVTest...
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Poll Has Your Switch 2's Screen Got Any Nasty Scratches Yet?
Be careful
If you're anything like us, then chances are you've been handling your Switch 2 like it's a ticking timebomb. There's nothing quite as soul-crushing as when a new piece of tech gets a nasty dent on the casing or a horrible scratch on the screen. It feels like the end of the world. With the Switch 2, reports are starting to emerge that...
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Guide Best Nintendo Switch 2 Controllers
Top controllers to level up your Nintendo Switch 2 experience
The Nintendo Switch 2’s versatility means you’re not stuck with just one way to play — but choosing the right controller can make all the difference. Whether you’re after a classic Pro-style pad for TV gaming, a compact option for travel, or something tailored to specific genres...
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News Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled Has Sold 10 Million Copies Since Launch
Whoa!
Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled has sold a whopping 10 million copies since its launch back in 2019, Activision has announced. The game, which serves as a complete remake of the 1999 PS1 original, was developed by Beenox, a studio that has since been gobbled up by the Call of Duty conveyor belt. That said, Nitro-Fueled was well-received upon...
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News Pokémon Fan Loses "20 Years Worth Of Data" After Performing Switch 2 Transfer
Condolences
A Pokémon fan has reportedly lost around "20 years worth of data" from the long-running game series after performing a system transfer from Switch to Switch 2. In the now-deleted Reddit post (thanks, IGN), user ThatOtaku26 states that their save file had Pokémon brought over from previous g
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News Gex Trilogy Adding PAL Versions (And Voices) In Its Next Update
A Switch 2 release is also on the way
The Gex Trilogy is now officially available on Nintendo's Switch and this happy throwback is already preparing a new update. As teased online, the publisher Limited Run Games is excited for "European GEX fans" to be able to relive the second and third games as they remember – with the "PAL versions" and the...
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News Nintendo's Music App Is Back On Track With A New Album Update
It's game night with Clubhouse
Nintendo's Music app took one week off after it dropped the absolutely massive Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom soundtrack. It's now back this time with another soundtrack, this time for Clubhouse Games: 51 Worldwide Classics. You can expect plenty of smooth tunes in this latest update with 37 tracks in total and...
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News Nintendo Supposedly Investigating Possible "Swollen Battery" Issue With Switch 2
Users have noticed the system's back panel "slightly bulging"
Some would argue the real tests can only begin when a product is in the hands of consumers and while Nintendo likely ran every scenario it possibly could with the Switch 2 during in-house tests, certain issues are reportedly surfacing now that it's out in the wild. As reported by...
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News Mario's Voice Actor Says It's "Unbelievable" To Hear His Voice In Mario Kart World
"Mario Kart was an absolute pillar of my childhood"
In case you somehow missed it, Mario got a new voice actor alongside the release of Super Mario Bros. Wonder in 2023 and he's a huge fan of the character. Kevin Afghani has now returned to the iconic role once again in the new Switch 2 exclusive Mario Kart World, and he's taken to social media to...
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News Nintendo Reportedly Banning Switch 2's Using MIG Cartridges
A recent firmware update made the carts compatible
Nintendo cracked down on piracy in all sorts of ways during the Switch generation and it's now reportedly taking action on the Switch 2. As highlighted by Kotaku, Nintendo is seemingly banning anyone found using the MIG Switch cartridge on its new hybrid system. This flash cartridge (which allows...
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Monday16th Jun 2025
News Donkey Kong Bananza Direct Revealed For Wednesday, 18th June 2025
Mmm, bananas
Nintendo has announced that a special Direct focused on Donkey Kong Bananza will be heading our way this week on Wednesday 18th June 2025. The announcement was made via the Nintendo Today! app, where we learnt that the showcase will begin at 2pm BST and will last for roughly 15 minutes. You can find the precise time that the event will...
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Review Gex Trilogy (Switch) - A Happy Throwback That Couldn't Be Any More '90s
Enter the '90s
Note. Gex Trilogy isn't playable on Switch 2 via backwards compatibility at the time of writing, although a patch has been submitted to Nintendo for review, according to Limited Run. We'll update this note when we hear more. Dimitris Giannakis’s Carbon Engine is back on behalf of Limited Run Games, and, despite some previously...
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It's a feature
It seems some eager players have been a little mystified as to the reasons behind a message that's been popping up on their Switch 2 screens during play as of late. Yep, over on Reddit (thanks GoNintendo) a handful of gamers have been rocking up to report that an alert related to the console's HD Rumble has been poppi
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Talking Point How Are You Finding Mario Kart's Open World?
Free to roam
Many of us have just wrapped up our second weekend with Mario Kart World, and by this point you've probably seen most of the Grand Prix mode and had your rear end handed to you various times in Knockout Tour (I swear, there's no middle ground with that one - I either do really well or go out in the first two laps!), and are starting to...
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News 'Misc. A Tiny Tale' Looks Super Smooth On Switch 2, Thanks To A Dev Hunch
The punt paid off
We have been following development on the cosy Chibi-Robo-style adventure Misc. A Tiny Tale since way back in 2021. The game is set to arrive on Switch on 22nd July and, through the magic of backwards compatibility, you'll also be able to play it on Switch 2 with better resolution, frame rates and more responsive gameplay. That all...
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News Red Dead Redemption 2's John Marston Teases "Exciting News" This Week
Saddle up Switch 2 cowboys?
We've been hearing rumours about a Switch 2 port of Red Dead Redemption 2 for a while now and recently some reports have been sounding the bell that the game will arrive on the console before March 2026. And so, when the actor who voices John Marston announces that there's gonna be some big Red Dead Redemption 2 news...
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UK Charts Yes, Two Mario Kart Games Are In The Top Ten
Double whammy
The latest UK Charts are in and, as expected, Mario Kart World has retained its lofty spot at number 1 following the Switch 2's incredibly successful launch. But what ho, what luck, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is also in the top ten at number 6! Nintendo must be proper chuffed at that. Elsewhere, other Switch 2 games like Cyberpunk 2077:...
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Exclusive Cosy Roguelike 'Into The Emberlands' Looks Super Cute In Debut Switch Trailer
We didn't start the fire
Those looking for something to relax and unwind to after a tough day of Knockout Tour might want to check out Into The Emberlands, a "cosy roguelike" from developer Tiny Roar (XEL) and publisher Daedalic Entertainment that will be arriving on the Switch eShop on 2nd July. This one launched on Steam earlier this year and, to...
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News Dark Souls Narrator Pik-Sen Lim Has Passed Away
"Heat and cold, life and death..."
Pik-Sen Lim, the Penang-born British actress who most of us gamers will know immediately as the legendary narrator of the Dark Souls series, has passed away at the age of 80. As reported by the Malay Mail (thanks PC Gamer),
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News Nintendo Reconfirms Its Attendance At BitSummit Expo Next Month
Don't expect first-party games
Nintendo has reconfirmed that it will be attending BitSummit 2025 to showcase select indie games on the Switch 2. This year's event, dubbed BitSummit the 13th: Summer of Yokai, will take place at the the Miyako Messe in Kyoto City from Friday, 19th July to Sunday, 21st July. Tickets are on sale now for Japanese...
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Sunday15th Jun 2025
Guide Best Mario Kart Games Of All Time
Does World make the podium?
Updated with Mario Kart World. Remember, this dynamic ranking is governed by every entry's User Rating on our database and is subject to real-time change, even now. Don't agree with the order? Feel free to get rating your game collection and potentially influence the ranking below. Enjoy! <related ids="182523">...
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Guide Best MicroSD Express Cards For Nintendo Switch 2
Your old Switch cards won't work, it's time for an upgrade
The Switch 2 will thankfully have a lot more internal storage than its predecessor, boasting 256GB at launch compared to the meagre 32GB seen in the original (or 64GB if you have an OLED). Still, more storage is always better, but with the Switch 2, you'll need to opt for a microSD Express...
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News Switch 2's Best-Selling eShop Games So Far
The first week comes to a close
It's now been more than a week since the arrival of the Switch 2, so we've taken another quick look at the US eShop "best sellers" chart to see what users are buying as of 14th July 2025. Mario Kart World once again takes out the top spot and Cyberpunk 2077 has moved up the ladder to second place, with the Zelda:...
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News Totaka's Song Appears To Have Been Found In Mario Kart World
The famous Nintendo tune returns
Nintendo mentioned how there were all sorts of surprises to discover in Mario Kart World and a week after the game's launch it looks like Totaka's Song has been discovered. As highlighted on social media and elsewhere online (via Nintendo Everything), you can hear Yoshi humming this Nintendo tune in the game's...
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Poll Box Art Brawl - Jet Set Radio (Dreamcast)
The concept of love
Hello folks, and welcome to another edition of Box Art Brawl. Before we get cracking, let's see how things panned out last time, hm? We looked at Super Street Fighter IV 3D Edition for the 3DS. North America and Europe joined forces on this one, and together, they managed to bag an impressive 72% of the vote. Well done, indeed...
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News LEGO Fortnite's Switch 2 Release Will Be Followed By A New Game Mode Next Week
Get ready to "power-up" in Expeditions
The free-to-play title LEGO Fortnite has gone down quite well with LEGO and Fortnite fans, and Epic Games continues to enhance the experience with all sorts of new updates. The latest reveal is a new teaser for Lego Fortnite Expeditions. Epic has released a trailer describing how players will suit up, squad up...
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Saturday14th Jun 2025
Petey good
While Nintendo itself put out an official Switch 2 Camera alongside the new console, it's Hori's officially licensed — and we have to say adorable — Piranha Plant camera which attracted the most attention. A little USB-C webcam fashioned after the enemies from the Super Mario series, it's certainly a lot more fun-looking that...
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News Nintendo Survey Asks Switch 2 Users About Their Experience So Far
Go on, tell 'em!
It's now been just over a week since the Switch 2 landed and Nintendo is already wanting to know how users are finding the experience in a new survey. If you happen to be located in places like Australia, New Zealand, the UK or Europe, you might have already found this email in your inbox. In it, you can expect to answer the usual...
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Guide Best Rune Factory Games Of All Time
Every Rune Factory game ranked by you
Back in 2006, when blending fantasy farming and combat was a dream, Rune Factory felt like a breath of fresh air. Originally born as a spin-off to the more farming-focused Story of Seasons (then known as Harvest Moon) series, Rune Factory has come into its own over the past near-2 decades. With five main games...
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News Nintendo Reminds Us DK Is On The Way To Switch 2 Next Month
"Yes, that is a Kong surfing on a rock"
The Switch 2 only arrived last week, but Nintendo is already building up the hype for its next game Donkey Kong Bananza. In case you missed it, or want something else from the new hardware, this new 3D Donkey Kong will be launching next month on 17th July. Nintendo has issued a reminder about this via social...
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News Switch 2 Sets "All-Time" Launch Record For Video Game Hardware In The US
Beating the PS4's record with the help of Mario Kart
Following Nintendo's news about the Switch 2 becoming the "fastest-selling Nintendo hardware" ever in the US, we've now got some numbers to go with it, courtesy of Circana’s analyst Mat Piscatella. According to Piscatella, this is an "all-time launch week unit sales record for video game...
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Poll Do You Three-Star-Gold Every Mario World Grand Prix Before Moving On To The Next?
Or are you an agent of chaos?
I have been wanting to ask a bunch of people this question for a while now, and it seems this is as good a time as any! It's a question of gaming habits really, and how you approach doing things within them, that I'm sure holds up a mirror (mode) to our personalities in the 'real world' and all that, but I'm not a...
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Download it today
Capcom released Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection on the Switch last September and since then it's rolled out multiple updates. The latest patch has now arrived and it comes with a bunch of bug fixes specifically for Clash of Super Heroes and MvC2: New Age of Heroes. Here's the full details, courtesy of the official patch...
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News Another Atelier Game Is Coming To Switch This September, Here's A "First Look"
Join new and familiar friends on a magical adventure
Hot off the heels of Atelier Yumia, Koei Tecmo revealed it would be releasing another Atelier game. In case you missed it, this time it's Atelier Resleriana: The Red Alchemist & the White Guardian and it's now confirmed to be launching on 26th September 2025. To celebrate the release date, a...
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Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (14th June)
Wait, is there a new console out or something?
Our fingertips are blistered, our eyes are square, and that blasted Mario Kart World music won't get out of our heads, but we've had a full week with Switch 2, and the smiles are still large on our faces. Expectedly, it's been another big one at Nintendo Life this week. We got the first official sale...
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News Bandai Namco Is Bringing Its Free-To-Play Dragon Ball MOBA To Switch
Update: Network test now live
[Thu 5th Jun, 2025 05:00 BST]: Bandai Namco and developer Ganbarion have announced the free-to-play Dragon Ball: Gekishin Squadra (formerly known as Dragon Ball Project: Multi) will be coming to the Switch in the future. Ahead of this, there'll be an "open network test" taking place across all platforms on 11th June...
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Friday13th Jun 2025
Guide Mario Kart World Guide - All Courses, Cups, Missions, Collectibles, Tips & Tricks
Your ultimate Mario Kart World resource
It's finally time — Mario Kart World is here, along with the Nintendo Switch 2, so that means you'll need some fuel to keep the engines running. That's why we're here with Nintendo Life's ultimate Mario Kart World Guide. In this guide, we'll be covering all of the tips and tricks you need to get yourself...
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Download both updates today
Following the release of Switch 2 editions of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom and Breath of the Wild last week (and launch updates), Nintendo has now rolled out a few post-launch updates. These will be applied to all versions and include some fixes tied to improving the over
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