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TodaySun, 18th Oct 2026

  • The Seven-Year Silence: How Ocarina Of Time Held My Grief At Seven Years Old

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    Feature The Seven-Year Silence: How Ocarina Of Time Held My Grief At Seven Years Old

    A safe space to process the unthinkable

    The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time is frequently crowned the greatest game ever made, celebrated for its dungeons, its music, and a critical legacy that stands as the highest-reviewed title in gaming history. For those of us who were there at the time, it was for gaming what the sequence in The Wizard of Oz...

    • Features
    • Zelda
  • All The Classic Gaming News From The Past Week (October 18th 2026)

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    Retro Recap All The Classic Gaming News From The Past Week (October 18th 2026)

    Time Extension Dungeon Master! M2 ShotTriggers! Schrödinger's Cat!

    Welcome to Retro Recap, a regular feature we run each and every weekend which rounds up all of the best retro gaming news and content of the past week in one place. ScummVM Now Supports FTL's Legendary 1987 Adventure Dungeon Master: Wonderful news for all dungeon crawlers, as the ScummVM team...

    • Features
    • Retro Recap
  • Rising Costs, Non-Compliant EU Switches, WarioWare Fantasia - Nintendo Life Letters

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    Mailbox Rising Costs, Non-Compliant EU Switches, WarioWare Fantasia - Nintendo Life Letters

    Issue #41 - October 2026

    Welcome one and all to the Nintendo Life Mailbox. Everyone good? It's October, which means with all the video games coming out at once, we're game-rich and time-poor (money-poor, too). And with Ocarina just around the corner, everyone's head-down enjoying their gaming as Zelda approaches, and beyond that GOTY pokes its head...

    • Mailbox
    • Reader Letters
    • Nintendo Life
    • Site News
  • Box Art Brawl - Duel: Metal Slug Advance (GBA)

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    Feature Box Art Brawl - Duel: Metal Slug Advance (GBA)

    Mission 1 Start!

    Howdy folks, and welcome back to another edition of Box Art Brawl! Before we get cracking this this week's brawl, let's see how things went down last week. We checked out Wii Sports Resort for the, uh, Wii. To say it was a one-sided battle would be quite the understatement. Europe and Japan comfortably won the vote with a...

    • Features
    • Polls
    • Box Art Brawl
    • GBA
  • The Reviews For Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 4's Campaign Are In

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    Round Up The Reviews For Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 4's Campaign Are In

    Here's what the critics had to say

    Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 officially launches for Switch 2 and multiple other platforms next week on 23rd October 2026. Early access for the campaign has also gone live this week, and the critic reviews are now rolling in. If you haven't already seen it, we've also shared our own impressions of the Switch 2...

    • Nintendo Switch 2
    • Call of Duty
    • Activision
    • Upcoming Releases
    • Round Up
  • Slim Or Fuller? Atelier Karia "Body Shape Change Feature" Confirmed

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    News Slim Or Fuller? Atelier Karia "Body Shape Change Feature" Confirmed

    "What kind of Karia would you like to adventure with?"

    The Koei Tecmo fantasy alchemy RPG Atelier Karia: The Night Kingdom & the Guide of Memories is making its way to the Switch 2 early next year. In an update from Gust this week, it confirmed a "body shape change feature" is officially on the way. In a post on the game's website, the developer...

    • Nintendo Switch 2
    • Upcoming Releases
  • Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen Switch 2 Update Currently In Development

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    News Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen Switch 2 Update Currently In Development

    Capcom confirms

    Following the release of Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen earlier this month, Capcom has now rolled out a title update for multiple platforms. Although there's no update for Switch 2 players just yet, Capcom has noted an update for this version of the game is "currently in development" and will be arriving at a later date. So, if you...

    • Nintendo Switch 2
    • Capcom
    • Updates
    • PSA

YesterdaySat, 17th Oct 2026

  • Pokémon Pokopia Pumpkaboo's Sweet Surprises Halloween Event Guide, From Pumpkin Candy To Gourgeist

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    Guide Pokémon Pokopia Pumpkaboo's Sweet Surprises Halloween Event Guide, From Pumpkin Candy To Gourgeist

    Treat yourself to two Ghost-types this Halloween

    The Pumpkaboo's Sweet Surprises event runs from 17th October to 1st November, adding two Gen 6 Ghost-types to Pokémon Pokopia. For those who have played previous Pokopia limited-time events, the format will be familiar: a new Pokémon, Pumpkaboo, visits a Pokémon Center and requests a currency...

    • Guides
    • Pokémon
    • Nintendo Switch 2
  • Call Of Duty On Switch 2 Has Two Different Upscaling Options

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    News Call Of Duty On Switch 2 Has Two Different Upscaling Options

    Here's an early explainer on the difference

    Our impressions of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4's campaign went live yesterday alongside early access for anyone who pre-ordered the game. The full launch comes on Friday 23rd October, but buying now unlocks access to the full campaign before the multiplayer modes. As you may know if you've played the...

    • Nintendo Switch 2
    • Call of Duty
  • Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds "Final Content Drop Of Year One" Is Now Available

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    Reminder Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds "Final Content Drop Of Year One" Is Now Available

    But the race isn't over yet...

    [Sat 3rd Oct, 2026 01:30 BST]: Sega has announced the "final content drop" for Year One of Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds will be arriving later this month on 13th October 2026. This paid DLC update will see Aang and Katara from Avatar Legends sweep onto the racetrack. You can purchase this pack individually or unlock...

    • Sonic
    • Sega
    • Nintendo Switch 2
    • Nintendo Switch
    • Reminders
  • Surprise! Aspyr Is Remastering A Shrek Game

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    News Surprise! Aspyr Is Remastering A Shrek Game

    [Insert funny Shrek joke here]

    Aspyr Media, the team behind the recent Lord of the Rings and Middle-earth ports for Nintendo platforms, has apparently got a remaster of Shrek 2 in the pipeline. This announcement has seemingly been leaked ahead of schedule via an official Xbox Store listing. A GTA 6-style

    • Leaks
    • Upcoming Releases
  • Cult Of The Lamb Summons A Switch 2 Version, Free Upgrade Path Confirmed

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    News Cult Of The Lamb Summons A Switch 2 Version, Free Upgrade Path Confirmed

    Join the cult next week

    Cult of the Lamb has continued to receive all sorts of updates since it launched on the Switch, and now developer Massive Monster has shared some massive news. The title, where you start your own cult and build up a loyal following, will be getting a Switch 2 version next week on 22nd October 2026. If you own the existing...

    • Nintendo Switch 2
    • Nintendo Switch
    • Upcoming Releases
  • The Cosy Coastal Farming Sim Coral Island Is Officially On Its Way To Switch 2 This Winter

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    News The Cosy Coastal Farming Sim Coral Island Is Officially On Its Way To Switch 2 This Winter

    Releasing alongside a major update

    Here on Nintendo Life, we first heard about the laid-back co-op farming sim Coral Island back in 2021, when it successfully hit its Kickstarter goal. Now, after overcoming some roadblocks, it seems it's finally getting a Nintendo release.

    • Nintendo Switch 2
    • Switch eShop
    • Upcoming Releases
    • Updates
  • What Are You Playing This Weekend? (17th October)

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    Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (17th October)

    Leon's Roar

    We finally made it to the weekend — well done, everyone! After the silence of last week, things started to pick up in Nintendo news this week. The big hitter was previews going live for Ocarina of Time on Switch 2, which seems to be really rather wonderful. We also got a new overview traile

    • Features
    • Talking Point
    • Nintendo Switch
    • Nintendo Switch 2
    • Polls
  • Zelda: Ocarina Of Time Dungeon Crawl #5 - This One's Fire, Bro

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    Countdown Zelda: Ocarina Of Time Dungeon Crawl #5 - This One's Fire, Bro

    Hammer time

    As we tiptoe ever closer to the Ocarina of Time Switch 2 release date, my playthrough of the N64 original continues. Indeed, this week tips me past the halfway point, so there's no turning back. If you missed weeks one through four, I'm revisiting OoT, one dungeon a week, and sharing all the things I loved (and the things I didn't) on...

    • Features
    • Countdown
    • Nintendo
    • Nintendo Switch 2
    • Zelda
  • Zelda: Ocarina of Time - Not Quite My Favourite Zelda, but Utterly Mind-Blowing Back in 1998

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    Game Changer Zelda: Ocarina of Time - Not Quite My Favourite Zelda, but Utterly Mind-Blowing Back in 1998

    Time Extension A link to 3D

    It's easy to see why so many people are eagerly anticipating the arrival of Zelda: Ocarina of Time on Nintendo Switch 2, a game with a Metascore of 99 and therefore widely regarded as one of the best ever made. Ocarina of Time's fame is the kind that transcends generations; the fame of the series certainly helps, but there's also the...

    • Features
    • Game Changer
    • Zelda
    • N64
  • The Wolf Among Us Remastered Has Been Delayed For Switch

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    News The Wolf Among Us Remastered Has Been Delayed For Switch

    Now arriving at a "later date"

    Telltale Games has announced the Nintendo Switch version of The Wolf Among Us Remastered "needs a little bit more time". In an official statement shared on social media, it mentions how this remaster starring Sheriff Bigby Wolf will "launch as planned on October 29 for PlayStation, Xbox, and PC", and the "Nintendo...

    • Nintendo Switch
    • Upcoming Releases
  • 'Godzilla: Destroy All Monsters Melee Remastered' Brings The GameCube Classic Back From The Depths

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    News 'Godzilla: Destroy All Monsters Melee Remastered' Brings The GameCube Classic Back From The Depths

    Steam Hype Run! It's Godzilla!

    Godzilla: Destroy All Monsters Melee is a game you might remember from the Nintendo GameCube's heyday, and many of you may even recall enjoying this chaotic brawler with a friend or two. If you do, you might be pleased to know that Godzilla: Destroy All Monsters Melee Remastered has a demo on Steam right now and is set to...

    • Demos

Friday16th Oct 2026

  • Zelda: Ocarina Of Time Switch 2 "Replica N64 Box" Revealed

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    News Zelda: Ocarina Of Time Switch 2 "Replica N64 Box" Revealed

    A bonus available in France

    As we get closer to Zelda: Ocarina of Time's return, more retailers around the world are announcing midnight launches and special bonuses. The latest one has now been announced for France. If you attend a Micromania midnight launch for the Switch 2 remake of Ocarina of Time, you might be able to get your hands on this...

    • Zelda
    • Nintendo Switch 2
    • N64
    • Europe
    • Upcoming Releases
  • Street Fighter 6 Reveals Street Fighter Movie EX Colours, Here's Every Free Code

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    News Street Fighter 6 Reveals Street Fighter Movie EX Colours, Here's Every Free Code

    Movie makeover

    The new Street Fighter live-action movie starring Ryu, Ken, Chun-Li and various other characters from Capcom's long-running fighting game universe is out this week in cinemas. To celebrate the premiere, new codes have been released for Street Fighter 6, which gives select character outfits a unique EX colour. These codes can be used...

    • Nintendo Switch 2
    • Street Fighter
    • Capcom
    • Movies
  • Zelda: Ocarina Of Time Ad Give Us Our First Look At Dark Link

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    News Zelda: Ocarina Of Time Ad Give Us Our First Look At Dark Link

    Doppelgangland

    Nintendo has put out a new ad for The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time on its YouTube channel for Japan, showcasing some of the more darker aspects of the upcoming remake. So it starts off with Ganondorf doing his plinky-plonky thing on his ludicrously large piano, before launching into a bunch of clips featuring some of the game's...

    • Nintendo
    • Nintendo Switch 2
    • Zelda
    • Upcoming Releases
  • Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Campaign - Switch 2 Does Its Best With One Hell Of A 'Popcorn Game'

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    Impressions Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Campaign - Switch 2 Does Its Best With One Hell Of A 'Popcorn Game'

    Chutes too narrow?

    Nearly 13 years since Nintendo gamers last had the chance to answer the Call of Duty (2013's Ghosts on Wii U, RIP), Activision has finally redeployed this storied series on Nintendo platforms. Given the technical gulf between Switch 2 and competition, not to mention PC, the cynical among us might have read Microsoft's agreement...

    • Impressions
    • Hands On
    • Previews
    • Features
    • Call of Duty
  • Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom "Exclusive Edition" Statue Officially Revealed, Here's A Look

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    News Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom "Exclusive Edition" Statue Officially Revealed, Here's A Look

    Pre-orders open next week

    [Tue 13th Oct, 2026 01:40 BST]: The Legend of Zelda's 40th anniversary is well underway, and following an "exclusive edition" Link statue earlier this year, First 4 Figures has now revealed a Zelda figure. This "sneak peek" offers a brief look at a 12" painted pvc statue based on Princess Zelda from

    • Zelda
    • Nintendo Switch 2
    • Nintendo Switch
    • Nintendo
    • First 4 Figures
  • 'Eternal Anima' Returns To The Past To Create A Modern JRPG

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    Preview 'Eternal Anima' Returns To The Past To Create A Modern JRPG

    Back to the future

    Originally revealed in 2023 as a working title named Project Life is RPG, Marvelous didn't show too much of their new IP, but said they were creating a game that pays respect to the classics of the genre, along with some gorgeous concept art. Jump forward to this year, and Eternal Anima was officially unveiled in September's...

    • Previews
    • Features
    • Hands On
    • Nintendo Switch 2
    • Upcoming Releases
  • The Witch's Bakery (Switch 2) – A Cosy Narrative Sim That Rises To The Occasion

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    Review The Witch's Bakery (Switch 2) – A Cosy Narrative Sim That Rises To The Occasion

    Pain and pain au chocolat

    Is there a scent more heartwarming than freshly baked bread? French developer Sunny Lab and publisher Silver Lining Interactive don’t think so, if The Witch’s Bakery is anything to go by. This narrative-led adventure sim is filled with cute characters, emotional stories, and pastries. And although you can’t smell the...

    • Reviews
    • Nintendo Switch 2
  • 'Peak', The Beloved Indie Climber, Scales October's Stacked Switch 2 Release Schedule

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    News 'Peak', The Beloved Indie Climber, Scales October's Stacked Switch 2 Release Schedule

    Launching next week!

    Ever since we first saw Peak climb onto PC last year, we have been jonesing for a Switch 2 port. Aggro Crab and Landfall Games have been teasing that something was in the works for a few months, and now we finally know what it was: Peak is coming to Switch 2! The devs revealed that this beloved indie mountain climber will plant...

    • News
    • Nintendo Switch 2
    • Upcoming Releases
  • Nintendo Announces Switch 2 Repair Price Hike For Japan

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    News Nintendo Announces Switch 2 Repair Price Hike For Japan

    Effective as of 16th November 2026

    Switch 2 and Switch have already been hit with global price hikes in 2026, and now, Nintendo has announced it will increase the cost of hardware repairs in Japan. According to an official notice on Nintendo's Japanese website, the price revision (which will be applied to both the Switch 2 and Switch) will take...

    • Nintendo Switch 2
    • Nintendo Switch
    • Business
    • Industry
    • Japan
  • Zero Parades, The Successor To Disco Elysium, Has Been Confirmed For Switch 2

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    News Zero Parades, The Successor To Disco Elysium, Has Been Confirmed For Switch 2

    ZA/UM's next CRPG

    ZA/UM, the controversial studio behind Disco Elysium: The Final Cut, has confirmed that its next CRPG will launch on Switch 2 on 3rd November 2026. Zero Parades: Director's Cut is the studio's second outing and was released on PC in May of this year. The Director's Cut, which launched as a free update for owners on PC earlier this...

    • Nintendo Switch 2
    • Upcoming Releases
  • Nintendo Music Expands Its Library With Another Game Boy Soundtrack This Week

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    News Nintendo Music Expands Its Library With Another Game Boy Soundtrack This Week

    "That Stinks!" and other Wario Land songs return

    Last month, Nintendo released a new update for its music application Nintendo Music, adding the WarioWare: Move It! soundtrack. Now, in a new update this month, it's added the Wario Land: Super Mario Land 3 album to the paid service. Here's what you can expect from this latest update. This includes...

    • Wario
    • Nintendo Music
    • Nintendo
    • Nintendo Mobile
    • Music

Thursday15th Oct 2026

  • The First Review For Final Fantasy Resonance Is In

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    News The First Review For Final Fantasy Resonance Is In

    Famitsu delivers its final verdict

    Square Enix returns next week with its turn-based RPG Final Fantasy Resonance. Many players have already probably got a good idea about what to expect thanks to the demo, and now the first review has officially gone live. It once again comes from the famous Japanese outlet, Famitsu. So, what did this publication...

    • Nintendo Switch 2
    • Nintendo Switch
    • Final Fantasy
    • Famitsu
    • Square Enix
  • Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave Expansion Pass Announced, Wave 1 Launches Today

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    News Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave Expansion Pass Announced, Wave 1 Launches Today

    Three waves revealed

    Nintendo has today announced its new tactical RPG Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave will be getting an Expansion Pass. This paid DLC for the Switch 2 exclusive is available now on the eShop and will be released in three separate waves. The first wave will launch "later today" and includes additional weapons based on the Heroes'...

    • Nintendo Switch 2
    • Fire Emblem
    • Expansion Pass
    • DLC
    • Updates
  • "I Lost My Mind" - Abby Trott On Singing The Smash Bros. Theme & Playing A Belmont In Castlevania

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    Feature "I Lost My Mind" - Abby Trott On Singing The Smash Bros. Theme & Playing A Belmont In Castlevania

    "It's one of the most special jobs that I've ever done"

    If you're keeping an eye out for our Castlevania: Belmont's Curse review, we're working on it. In the meantime, Ollie recently had the chance to speak to the voice of Rose herself... Since entering the voice acting scene in 2015, Abby Trott has been making huge waves in the animation and...

    • Features
    • Interviews
    • Nintendo Switch
  • "No Offense To Zelda" - Activision Exec Says Call Of Duty: MW4 And GTA 6 Are The Two Biggest Games Of The Year

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    News "No Offense To Zelda" - Activision Exec Says Call Of Duty: MW4 And GTA 6 Are The Two Biggest Games Of The Year

    How to p*** off Nintendo fans in four words

    With most upcoming games fleeing from the November release window to avoid Grand Theft Auto VI, Nintendo is bucking the trend with the launch of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time on the 5th – two weeks ahead of Rockstar's epic. It's become quite the talking point in the industry and beyond, with even...

    • Nintendo
    • Nintendo Switch 2
    • Upcoming Releases
  • Street Fighter - Gaudy Testosterone-Fuelled Action Film Is Fun But Not a Knockout

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    Movie Review Street Fighter - Gaudy Testosterone-Fuelled Action Film Is Fun But Not a Knockout

    Push Square Ready, fight

    Unlike Steven E. de Souza’s 1994 take on Street Fighter, I don’t think it’ll take decades for Kitao Sakurai’s effort to find its fans. This latest live action attempt, starring Andrew Koji and Noah Centineo as brawl bros Ryu and Ken, understands there’s zero point in trying to transform Capcom’s gaudy fighting franchise...

    • Paramount
    • Movies
    • Street Fighter
    • Movie Reviews
    • Features
  • Digital Foundry Delivers Its Tech Review For Resident Evil 4 On Switch 2

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    Video Digital Foundry Delivers Its Tech Review For Resident Evil 4 On Switch 2

    Plus impressions for RE2 and 3

    Digital Foundry has provided its tech review for Resident Evil 4 on Switch 2, while also sharing some brief impressions of RE2 and RE3. Starting with RE4, it's noted that the game has a "range of downgrades" compared to its PS5 counterpart, which isn't particularly surprising. Some local light sources don't cast...

    • Videos
    • Nintendo Switch 2
    • Capcom
    • Resident Evil
    • Digital Foundry
  • "You're Late, 007" - First Light Has Finally Locked In A Switch 2 Release Date

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    News "You're Late, 007" - First Light Has Finally Locked In A Switch 2 Release Date

    "Exclusive GoldenEye Suit" also revealed as a pre-order bonus

    James Bond fans who have been patiently waiting for 007 First Light to arrive on Nintendo's new hybrid system will be pleased to hear developer IO Interactive has finally locked in a release date. As revealed in an exclusive IGN Fan Fest trailer, Bond's new mission will get underway on...

    • Nintendo Switch 2
    • 007
    • James Bond
    • Upcoming Releases
  • Zelda: Ocarina Of Time On Switch 2 Has A Museum & Boss Time Trial Mode

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    ICYMI Zelda: Ocarina Of Time On Switch 2 Has A Museum & Boss Time Trial Mode

    Navi will also be able to uncover special thoughts

    Kaepora Gaebora welcomes Link to the Hall of Fallen Foes Nintendo's new overview trailer for Zelda: Ocarina of Time highlighted a lot of things we've already seen, but in case you missed it, there was some new content shown. One notable feature, in particular, was the "Hall of Fallen Foes", which...

    • ICYMI
    • Zelda
    • Nintendo Switch 2
    • Upcoming Releases
  • Zelda Switch 2 Console Is Back In Stock At Smyths In The UK

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    News Zelda Switch 2 Console Is Back In Stock At Smyths In The UK

    Be quick!

    UK retailer Smyths has fresh stock of the Zelda 40th Anniversary Switch 2 console. There, that's the article. Go! Fly, you fools! Okay, just kidding, but seriously if you're keen to pick one of these up, it's still in stock at the time of writing for both delivery and collection from store. The release date for this new batch is set for...

    • Nintendo
    • Nintendo Switch 2
    • Zelda
    • Upcoming Releases
  • Original Nintendo Donkey Kong Artwork Goes to Auction at a Price That'll Make You Jump, Man

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    News Original Nintendo Donkey Kong Artwork Goes to Auction at a Price That'll Make You Jump, Man

    Time Extension Former employee auctioning wealth of Nintendo treasures

    A former Nintendo employee has listed a series of auctions featuring a selection of treasures pulled from their personal collection - the centrepiece of which is original artwork used to promote the 1981 arcade classic Donkey Kong. Speaking in an interview with The New York Times, (and

    • Nintendo
    • Super Mario
    • Donkey Kong
    • Merchandise
    • Disney
  • This Gorgeous 'Stop-Motion' Adventure Swims Onto Switch 2 Next Month

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    News This Gorgeous 'Stop-Motion' Adventure Swims Onto Switch 2 Next Month

    The name's Halibut, Harold Halibut

    Harold Halibut released back in 2024 with one of those visual styles that immediately made us sit up and pay attention. In the two years since, we have been hoping that its stop-motion-esque stylings might one day make the jump to Switch and next month, it's set to do exactly that. Developer Slow Bros announced...

    • News
    • Nintendo Switch 2
    • Upcoming Releases
  • Kingdom Hearts Collection Grabs The Top Spot, Despite A Slow Start

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    Japanese Charts Kingdom Hearts Collection Grabs The Top Spot, Despite A Slow Start

    Taking the Mickey

    Famitsu has shared the latest look at the Japanese physical gaming charts, and there's another newbie on the podium. Despite not even reaching the podium in the UK, Kingdom Hearts Collection [I~III] nabbed the top spot in Japan, with just 23,411 units to its name. Not all that many sales for a debut, but it was a pretty quiet week...

    • Japanese Charts
    • Nintendo Switch
    • Nintendo Switch 2
  • Hitman: Absolution Finally Sneaks Onto Switch 2 Next Week

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    News Hitman: Absolution Finally Sneaks Onto Switch 2 Next Week

    Another October game?!

    Almost a full year after releasing on the Switch, Hitman: Absolution - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition is finally hitting the eShop on 22nd October 2026. This new version will bring mouse compatibility along with increased resolution and a new performance mode targeting 60fps in both handheld and docked modes. Those who own the...

    • Nintendo Switch 2
    • Upcoming Releases
  • Monster Hunter Wilds Free Prologue Demo Brings The Hunt To Switch 2 Next Week

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    News Monster Hunter Wilds Free Prologue Demo Brings The Hunt To Switch 2 Next Week

    Local play supported

    Last month, Capcom announced it would be releasing a Prologue Demo for Monster Hunter Wilds on the Switch 2. It's now provided an update about this, announcing it will be available next week on 19th October 2026. It will be a completely free download and allows you to carry your save data over to the full game when it arrives...

    • Nintendo Switch 2
    • Monster Hunter
    • Capcom
    • Demos
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  • Nintendo's London Comic-Con Booth Features Playable Layton, Metaphor, 007 & More

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    News Nintendo's London Comic-Con Booth Features Playable Layton, Metaphor, 007 & More

    19 games to try

    Nintendo is returning to MCM London Comic-Con later this month from 23rd - 25th October, and it has got quite the roster of playable demos lined up. As shared on the company's socials today, the Nintendo booth will let attendees go hands-on with upcoming titles like Professor Layton and The New World of Steam, Metaphor: ReFantazio,...

    • News
    • Nintendo
    • UK

Wednesday14th Oct 2026

  • Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Has Been Updated To Version 4.0.1, Here Are The Full Patch Notes

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    News Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Has Been Updated To Version 4.0.1, Here Are The Full Patch Notes

    Following a free Switch 2 update last month

    After a surprise update in September, Nintendo has today rolled out Version 4.0.1 of Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. This update, as you might have already worked out, is a lot less exciting. It basically addresses some issues with multiple fixes. If anything else significant about this latest update is discovered,...

    • Nintendo Switch
    • Mario Kart
    • Nintendo
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  • Zelda: Ocarina Of Time On Switch 2 Brims With Breathtaking Detail, Plus One Familiar Irritation

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    Preview Zelda: Ocarina Of Time On Switch 2 Brims With Breathtaking Detail, Plus One Familiar Irritation

    So high...

    Upon accepting Nintendo of Europe's invitation to spend two hours with the Ocarina of Time remake, my expectations were so astronomically high that it felt almost unfair. Over time, we all learn to temper expectations, to sidestep disappointment and maybe even inject some pleasant surprise into our lives, but it's difficult to do that...

    • Previews
    • Features
    • First Impressions
    • Hands On
    • Nintendo Switch 2
  • Nintendo Expands Switch Online's GBA Library With Three More Titles

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    News Nintendo Expands Switch Online's GBA Library With Three More Titles

    Monster Rancher, Metal Slug & Kururin are here!

    Nintendo has today expanded its Switch Online 'Nintendo Classics' library with three more Game Boy Advance titles. The games added to this particular collection include Tecmo's 2001 life-sim spin-off Monster Rancher Advance, SNK's 2004 run and gun Metal Slug Advance, and the 2002 Japan-only puzzle...

    • Nintendo Switch 2
    • Nintendo Switch
    • Nintendo Switch Online
    • GBA
    • Nintendo Classics
  • The Reviews For Castlevania: Belmont's Curse Are In

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    Round Up The Reviews For Castlevania: Belmont's Curse Are In

    Here's what the critics think

    It's been a while, but this week Konami's Castlevania series resurfaces with the new entry, Castlevania: Belmont's Curse. This 2D action-exploration title, set 23 years after Castlevania III: Dracula's Curse, is developed by the team at Evil Empire (Rogue Prince of Persia) and Motion Twin (Dead Cells), and puts players...

    • Round Up
    • Nintendo Switch
    • Castlevania
    • Konami
    • Upcoming Releases
  • When Is Modern Warfare 4's Early Access Release For The Campaign & DMZ Modes?

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    Guide When Is Modern Warfare 4's Early Access Release For The Campaign & DMZ Modes?

    Certain pre-orders get multiple bites of COD

    Modern Warfare 4's release is coming in waves for those with Early Access - with the campaign and DMZ moves arriving ahead of the multiplayer suite. That means you can make a start on the story and dabble in the extraction mode ahead of the headline multiplayer offering on Friday, 23rd October - but only...

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    Round Up The Previews Are In For Zelda: Ocarina Of Time On Switch 2

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    Believe it or not, The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time on Switch 2 is almost here. We are rapidly closing in on that 5th November release date (Nintendo released a new trailer, just to remind us), and today we can start to get an idea of what to expect from the remake. The first Ocarina of Time previews are now live, with multiple...

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