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  36

  News Jet Force Gemini's Widescreen Mode Reportedly "Broken" On Switch

  "Widescreen mode doesn't scale correctly"

  Jet Force Gemini made its debut on the new Japanese Switch Online service 18+ app earlier this week, and apparently, the widescreen mode is "broken". Nintendo World Report explains how the original N64 release supported a 16:9 widescreen aspect ratio

  • 8 hours ago
  • Nintendo Switch
  • Switch Online
  • N64
  • Jet Force Gemini
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  11

  Feature Nintendo eShop Selects - November 2023

  Our picks for the best eShop games in November!

  2023 is almost over, and it's time to start talking about "that" season. Although lots of us have already been doing that... More importantly, it's eShop Selects time here at Nintendo Life, and before the Holidays approach, we want to give you some ideas on some of the hidden gems that arrived on the...

  • 9 hours ago
  • Features
  • Switch eShop
  • Nintendo Switch
  • eShop Selects
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  71

  Guide The Game Awards 2023: Where And When To Watch The Game Awards

  Showdown of the decade?

  It's that time of year again, folks. No, not Christmas, though for many it may well be just as exciting. It's time for The Game Awards 2023! We're expecting a genuinely thrilling event in December following what may well have been one of the strongest years in gaming ever, with the likes of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the...

  • 11 hours ago
  • Guides
  • The Game Awards
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  36

  Poll Box Art Brawl - Duel: Batman: Vengeance (GBA)

  The match-up Gotham deserves

  It's time to dive into another edition of Box Art Brawl — welcome back, everybody! Before we dive into this week's caped covers, let's first take a look at what happened last time. We went waaay back to compare the box art for Donkey Kong on the NES, and boy, was it a close one. The North American cover just secured...

  • 15 hours ago
  • Poll
  • Box Art Brawl
  • GBA
  • Batman
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  12

  News Fortnite Teases LEGO, Rocket Racing And Festival Games, Launching Next Week

  Build, race and perform

  Ahead of The Game Awards next week, we've got some more announcements, this time for the popular battle royale Fortnite. Epic has announced it's teaming up with LEGO for LEGO Fortnite (launching 7th December). In addition to this Rocket League developer Psyonix is releasing Rocket Racing in the game (8th December) and last...

  • 17 hours ago
  • Fortnite
  • LEGO
  • Nintendo Switch
  • Switch eShop
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  44

  Round Up The First Impressions Of Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince Are In

  What do you think of it so far?

  Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince is now available on the Switch and various player impressions are already doing the rounds online. It's already received a score of 36/40 from Famitsu, matching the scores of games like Super Mario Bros. Wonder, but what do the fans think of it so far? Well, on Metacritic, the...

  • 21 hours ago
  • Nintendo Switch
  • Dragon Quest
  • Square Enix
  • Round Up
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  26

  News Mortal Kombat 1's DLC Fighter Homelander Won't Be Voiced By 'The Boys' Actor

  Update: It's really not happening according to Starr

  Update [Sun 3rd Dec, 2023 02:00 GMT]: The Boys actor Anthony Starr has restated he won't be voicing Homelander in Mortal Kombat 1. In another exchange with a fan on social media, he simply said "that ship flew hombre", suggesting it wouldn't be happening (thanks, EventHubs). Of course, actors...

  • 23 hours ago
  • Nintendo Switch
  • Mortal Kombat
  • DLC

Saturday2nd Dec 2023

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  News Stardew Valley Creator Shares Another Update About Version 1.6

  And teases one of the many new additions

  Stardew Valley creator 'ConcernedApe' has provided another update about the highly anticipated update for the farming and lifestyle sim. While there's no specific release date for Version 1.6 just yet, according to his latest post on social media, he's made a "ton of progress". He goes into a bit more...

  • 2 days ago
  • Nintendo Switch
  • Stardew Valley
  • Updates
  • Switch eShop
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  83

  News Sega Appears To Be Teasing A Game Awards Surprise

  "New Era New Energy"

  Sega apparently has some sort of announcement planned for The Game Awards, which takes place next week on 7th December. Twitch video game streamer 'Curiousjoi' recently shared a letter from the company (known for series such as Sonic the Hedgehog and Yakuza) which invites fans to "tune in to The Game Awards" and comes attached...

  • 1 day ago
  • Sega
  • The Game Awards
  • Industry
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  98

  News Xbox Acknowledges Fan Requests For New Banjo-Kazooie Game

  Phil Spencer: "Banjo fans, I hear you"

  Rare's famous bear and bird duo Banjo-Kazooie made a return via Nintendo's Switch Online service last year, and ever since then, fans have been calling for a proper comeback. There have even been some rumours doing the rounds about a possible revival, so what are the chances of something like this ever...

  • 2 days ago
  • Banjo-Kazooie
  • N64
  • Rare
  • Xbox
  • Microsoft
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  72

  News Phil Spencer: There Are "No Plans" To Bring Xbox Game Pass To Nintendo Platforms

  Microsoft's Gaming CEO provides an update

  Earlier this week, Xbox's CFO Tim Stuart claimed there was a "mission" to bring Game Pass to "every screen" it possibly could including Nintendo devices. Now, during an interview with Windows Central, Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer has provided an update, mentioning how there are actually "no plans to...

  • 2 days ago
  • Nintendo Switch
  • Xbox
  • Xbox Game Pass
  • Microsoft
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  102

  Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (December 2nd)

  I am the night!

  Well, it's the weekend once again. Crikey, we just keep getting them, don't we? It's time to kick back with some games, but before we dive into what we're playing this weekend, let's recap some of the week's biggest stories. First up, the delightful F-Zero 99 has added a 'Classic Race' function to the game, which no doubt will have...

  • 2 days ago
  • Features
  • Talking Point
  • Nintendo Switch
  • What Are You Playing

Friday1st Dec 2023

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  185

  Guide Best Castlevania Games On Nintendo Consoles

  Far from a miserable pile

  In honour of the 35th anniversary (in North America) of the divisive Castlevania II: Simon's Quest this month, we're updating and republishing this article rounding up and ranking every Castlevania game in the series on Nintendo consoles. This was originally ordered by us here at Nintendo Life, but we've rejigged things to...

  • 2 days ago
  • Guides
  • Castlevania
  • All Time
  • Best Games
  • Anniversary
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  Guide 129 Switch Games You Should Pick Up In Nintendo's Cyber Deals Sale (North America)

  Every Switch game on sale that we scored 9/10

  Just a reminder that the Switch eShop Cyber Deals sale ends this weekend, so make sure you've bagged anything off your wishlist that you wanted to pick up before 11:59pm PT on Sunday night! As you can see, there are a fair number of great games going cheap... It's time for this year's Black Friday...

  • 2 days ago
  • Guides
  • Nintendo
  • Switch eShop
  • Sale
  • US
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  Guide 74 Switch Games You Should Pick Up In Nintendo's Black Friday Sale (Europe)

  Every Switch game on sale that we gave 9/10

  Just a reminder that the Switch eShop Black Friday sale ends on Sunday, so make sure you've bagged anything off your wishlist that you wanted to pick up before it's too late! There's certainly plenty to choose from... It's time for this year's Black Friday sales, and Nintendo's European Switch eShops are...

  • 3 days ago
  • Guides
  • Nintendo
  • Switch eShop
  • Sale
  • UK
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  63

  News The First Review For Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince Is In

  It's received the same score as Mario Wonder

  It's the end of the week and that means more new game releases for the Switch! Today we've got Square Enix's newest Dragon Quest spin-off, Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince. The first review by Japanese publication Famitsu has now rolled in and the game's got near-perfect marks. This outlet has a...

  • 3 days ago
  • Nintendo Switch
  • Dragon Quest
  • Square Enix
  • Famitsu
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  132

  Soapbox Zelda II: The Adventure Of Link Taught Me The Value Of Perseverance

  And save states

  Originally published back in February 2021 as part of our Legend of Zelda 35th anniversary celebration series, we're republishing this feature in honour of Zelda II: The Adventure of Link's 35th birthday (in North America — in Japan it launched in January 1987 on Famicom Disk System). Here, Gavin looks back at the first sequel in...

  • 2 days ago
  • Features
  • Soapbox
  • Legend of Zelda
  • Nintendo
  • Zelda 35th Anniversary
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  68

  News We’ve Played Batman: Arkham Knight On Switch - Here’s 17 Minutes Of Gameplay

  Mr Freeze (frame)

  Ever since it was first revealed back in the June 2023 Direct, we have been waiting with bated breath to find out just how Batman Arkham Trilogy would run on Switch. It's the port that we all need, but would it be the one that we deserve? Well, today's the day. The trilogy is now available on the Nintendo hybrid console and while...

  • 2 days ago
  • Videos
  • Nintendo Switch
  • Batman
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  85

  Random Waluigi Designer Shares Scrapped Character Art Of "Walpeach"

  The concept vetoed by Miyamoto

  Right back at the start of this year, we discovered that after inventing Waluigi, the team behind Mario Tennis, Camelot Software Planning, was planning another 'Wa' variant of Princess Peach. It was a shudder-inducing thought, we'll admit, and one that was rejected by Shigeru Miyamoto before even looking at the...

  • 2 days ago
  • Random
  • Nintendo
  • Mario
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  24

  News Analogue Pocket Updates Coming This Month, But Cart Adapters Are Delayed Into 2024

  Time Extension Pocket restock happening this month, too

  Update [Fri 1st Dec, 2023 20:45 GMT]: Analogue has revealed that Pocket OS v1.2 and 2.0 will both be released before the end of the year. "Analogue Pocket OS v1.2 will be released in early December. OS v1.2 fixes many important bugs, adds new controller support, updates Nanoloop, and adds openFPGA Developer...

  • 2 days ago
  • Analogue Pocket
  • Analogue
  • OpenFPGA
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  Video Batman Arkham Trilogy Side-By-Side Graphics Comparison

  See how the Switch version holds up

  Update: We've now played the game ourselves and are working on our review, but in the meantime we have 17 minutes of Arkham Knight Switch gameplay for you to peruse, should that interest you. Spoilers: It's a little choppy, especially in the Batmobile sections. Keep an eye out for our full verdict on the trilogy...

  • 3 days ago
  • Videos
  • Batman
  • Nintendo Switch
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  40

  News Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake Is Now Being Playtested, Says Series Creator

  Could a 2024 announcement be on the cards?

  When we last heard word about the Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake, series creator Yuji Horii said that the development was "progressing quite steadily". It was hardly the info dump that many of us were after, but hey, at least it was something (let's not forget that

  • 2 days ago
  • News
  • Nintendo Switch
  • Dragon Quest
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  Guide Upcoming Nintendo Switch Games And Accessories For December 2023 And January 2024

  Dragon Quest! Batman! Pokémon DLC!

  We've finally made it to the end of another year, and whilst December and January are always quieter than your average month for new releases, there are a fair few titles launching soon that are sure to pique your interest. We've been busy rounding up our usual selection of games headed to retail in the coming...

  • 2 days ago
  • Guides
  • Nintendo Switch
  • Upcoming Releases
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  77

  News Nintendo Reminds Fans Zelda Is Up For Nomination At This Year's Game Awards

  There's still time to vote for GOTY

  Just weeks ago, The Game Awards announced its Game of the Year nominees, and a few Switch titles including The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom are featured. If you haven't already shown your support for this game (or Super Mario Bros. Wonder), here's your chance, with Nintendo issuing a subtle reminder (and...

  • 3 days ago
  • Zelda
  • Tears of the Kingdom
  • Nintendo Switch
  • The Game Awards
  • Reminders
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  33

  News Switch Online's 'Missions & Rewards' Adds Super Mario RPG Icons

  The final wave is now live

  Update #2 [Fri 1st Dec, 2023 05:46 GMT]: Today marks the release of the final wave of Switch Online icons for Super Mario RPG. You'll have until 7th December to redeem this latest batch. Here's what's on offer: Update [Fri 24th Nov, 2023 02:00 GMT]: Wave 2 of the Super Mario RPG icons have now gone live, these ones...

  • 3 days ago
  • Nintendo Switch
  • Switch eShop
  • Switch Online
  • Nintendo
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  20

  News Switch Online Expands The N64 Library With Another Game (Japan)

  Rare's Jet Force Gemini is back

  Nintendo has now added the N64 classic Jet Force Gemini to the Switch Online + Expansion Pack service. The catch is, it appears to only be available in Japan right now. If there's an update, we'll let you know, but right now it's locked in for a "December" release here in the west. Jet Force Gemini is a third-person...

  • 3 days ago
  • Nintendo Switch
  • Switch Online
  • Nintendo
  • Jet Force Gemini
  • Japan
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  30

  Random Sakurai Wanted The GameCube Controller To Include A Scroll Wheel

  "I want to choose fast!"

  Masahiro Sakurai has revealed that during the development of the Nintendo GameCube, he had suggested that a scroll wheel be implemented into the design of the controller. In his latest YouTube video, Sakurai explains the reasoning behind the suggestion, stating that a scroll wheel might have several useful functions for...

  • 3 days ago
  • Random
  • Videos
  • Sakurai
  • GameCube
  • Nintendo
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  38

  Anniversary Zelda II And Castlevania II Both Turn 35 This Month

  True underdogs

  Gosh, they grow up so fast, don't they? Zelda II: The Adventure of Link and Castlevania II: Simon's Quest are both celebrating their 35th anniversaries this month. The former is the direct sequel to The Legend of Zelda and was released in North America on December 1st, 1988. It received positive reception upon launch, but more...

  • 2 days ago
  • Anniversary
  • NES
  • Zelda
  • Castlevania
  • Nintendo
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  6

  Feature Remembering Bushi Seiryuuden, Pokémon Creator Game Freak's Japan-Only SNES RPG

  Time Extension Before Pocket Monsters paid the bills

  Game Freak is best known today as the creative force behind the mainline Pokémon games, a series of titles which has sold millions of units worldwide and is effortlessly one of the most popular and recognisable franchises in the world of interactive entertainment. However, once upon a time, the studio was less...

  • 2 days ago
  • Features
  • SNES
  • Game Freak
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  4

  News Tactical RPG 'Demonschool' Has Been Delayed Beyond 2023

  "It needed a little more time in the oven"

  Developer Necrosoft Games has announced that its tactical RPG Demonschool has been delayed into Q2 2024, with the studio aiming to make the game "as good as we possibly can". To soften the blow somewhat, a new trailer has been released that features commentary from creative director Brandon Sheffield, who...

  • 3 days ago
  • Nintendo Switch
  • Upcoming Releases
  • Switch eShop
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  News Charming SRPG Wargroove 2 Lands New Update On Switch, Here Are The Full Patch Notes

  Adds multiplayer ranking and more

  2023 has been quite the year to be a tactics fan with the likes of Fire Emblem Engage, Advance Wars 1+2: Re-Boot Camp and Persona 5 Tactica all landing on Switch. One of the year's very best in this genre though (if you ask us, that is), is Wargroove 2, a gorgeous sequel that we described as a "must-play" in our...

  • 3 days ago
  • News
  • Switch eShop
  • Updates
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  Exclusive Board Game-Inspired Crime Thriller 'Rough Justice: '84' Fires Onto Switch This Month

  Mistletoe and crime

  After a launch on PC earlier this year, developer Gamma Minus and publisher Daedalic Entertainment have today announced that the neon-noir crime thriller Rough Justice: '84 will be shooting its way onto Switch this month. 20th December, to be precise. This is a game that's difficult to pin down. On the surface, this is all about...

  • 2 days ago
  • Exclusive
  • Reveal
  • Switch eShop
  • Upcoming Releases