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TodayFri, 14th Feb 2025

  • News Hideki Kamiya Wants Nintendo To Reboot Virtual Console For Switch 2

    Not a fan of Switch Online, huh?

    Before Nintendo Switch Online, there was Virtual Console. Available on the Wii, 3DS, and Wii U, the Virtual Console was effectively a line of purchasable retro games available via the Wii Shop Channel and eShop. Unlike Nintendo Switch Online, which offers up a range of playable games for an annual or monthly cost,...

    • Nintendo
    • Virtual Console
    • Hideki Kamiya
  • News 'Rune Factory: Guardians Of Azuma' Spreads The Love With New Romance Candidate Trailers

    Get the flowers and choccy ready

    We are quickly closing in on Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma's 30th May release date and, with love in the air this Valentine's Day, publisher Marvelous! has shared a pair of new trailers to introduce the game's romance candidates. Broken into 'Meet the Bachelors' and 'Meet the Bachelorettes,' the trailers showcase...

    • News
    • Nintendo Switch
    • Upcoming Releases
    • Rune Factory
  • Quiz Can You Name These Zelda: Majora's Mask Masks?

    Maskermind

    This week, The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask 3D turned 10 years old. Realising that we didn't have the power to turn back the clocks and stop the flow of time for a minute, we jumped to the natural 'plan B': making a quiz. So, here you have it, folks, it's time to put your knowledge of Majora's Mask's masks to the test. Below, we have...

    • Quizzes
    • Nintendo
    • Zelda
    • 3DS
    • Majora's Mask
  • News PS Vita's 'Ys Memoire: Memories Of Celceta' Lands Switch Remaster In Japan This May

    No word of a localisation yet

    At the end of last year, Falcom announced that it was working on a Switch remaster of the 2012 PS Vita title Ys Memoire: Memories of Celceta (in Japan, at least). Well, what do you know, that very remaster now has a release date of 22nd May 2025 (thanks, Gematsu). Yes, this one isn't confirmed for a Western release at...

    • News
    • Nintendo Switch
    • Upcoming Releases
    • Japan
  • News 'System Shock 2' Remaster Is Coming To Nintendo Switch With A New Name

    '26th Anniversary Remaster' didn't have the same ring to it

    Nightdive Studios' previously announced spruce up of the classic action RPG System Shock 2 has been announced for Switch and given a new name: say hello to System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster. Formerly known as System Shock 2: Enhanced Edition, this remaster will be a modernised...

    • Nintendo Switch
    • Upcoming Releases
  • News Switch 2 Units Are Reportedly Selling For $40,000 On The Chinese Black Market

    Or $50 trade-in at GameStop

    According to a recent post on the Switch 2 subreddit (thanks, wccftech), early units of Nintendo's upcoming new console are being sold on the Chinese black market for nearly $40,000. This is supposedly sourced via the same leaker from the Xiahongshu forums who revealed the CAD model for the Switch 2 i

    • Nintendo
    • Switch 2
  • News No Wins For Nintendo At DICE Awards, But Balatro Bags A Three Of A Kind

    And Animal Well wins 'Best Direction'

    The 28th annual DICE Awards ceremony has recently taken place in Las Vegas, and though Astro Bot robbed Nintendo of any potential wins (perhaps deservedly, to be honest – it's a bloomin' good game), there were a few notable nods toward a couple of outstanding indie titles available on Switch. Those games are...

    • Nintendo Switch
    • Switch eShop
    • DICE Awards
  • News Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time Finally Lands New May Release Date

    Let's hope it can stick this one

    After a handful of delays, Level-5 has today announced the new new release date for Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time, which we can now expect to put down roots on Switch on 21st May 2025. This highly anticipated life-sim has felt like a long time coming. Initially announced in the 2023 February Direct

    • News
    • Nintendo Switch
    • Upcoming Releases
  • News Creator Of New Open-Source Game Boy Disagrees That FPGA Is Superior To Software Emulation

    Time Extension "They’re only as accurate as they’re programmed to be"

    Software engineer Eli Lipsitz has just revealed their next project: an open-source FPGA-based handheld which plays Game Boy, Game Boy Color and Game Boy Advance cartridges, as well as ROMs loaded via an SD card. The 'Game Bub' also supports the Game Boy link cable, has a built-in rumble,...

    • Game Boy
    • FPGA
    • Emulation
  • Guide Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds: Full Character Roster - Every Racer Confirmed So Far

    Every Sonic and SEGA character on the way

    Sega has officially released its 'announce' trailer for Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds - revealing all sorts of exciting details about the newest entry in the long-running Sonic Racing series. This update has also confirmed CrossWorlds will include not only characters from the Sonic the Hedgehog series but also...

    • Guides
    • Sonic
    • Sonic the Hedgehog
    • Sonic Racing
    • SEGA
  • News Metroid Prime First 4 Figures 'Samus Phazon Suit' Sneak Peek, Pre-Orders Open Soon

    Update: Here's a teaser of the light-up collector's edition

    First 4 Figures has kicked off the new year with a "first look" at its new Metroid Prime 'Samus Phazon Suit' PVC statue, which is apparently "coming soon". Pre-orders will open in 10 days on 20th February 2025, with pricing to be revealed on the same day. If you sign up to the website,...

    • Nintendo Switch
    • Metroid Prime
    • First 4 Figures
    • Nintendo
    • Upcoming Releases
  • News PlayStation Vita Exclusive 'Mobile Suit Gundam SEED: Battle Destiny' Is Getting Remastered For Switch

    Launching worldwide this May

    If you're looking for more Gundam action on the Switch, you might be interested in the upcoming release Mobile Suit Gundam SEED: Battle Destiny Remastered. This game originally made its debut on the PlayStation Vita in 2012 as a Japan exclusive and Bandai Namco today confirmed the remaster will be getting a worldwide...

    • Nintendo Switch
    • Switch eShop
    • Bandai Namco
    • Upcoming Releases
    • PlayStation
  • News Nintendo Expands Switch Online's GBA Library With Wario Land 4

    The perfect Valentine's Day gift

    Nintendo's been pretty consistent so far this year with the Switch Online game updates, and joining the service next week is the Game Boy Advance title Wario Land 4. This game originally made its debut on the handheld platform in 2001 and follows on from the first three games as well as the Virtual Boy entry. You...

    • Nintendo Switch
    • Nintendo Switch Online
    • Game Boy
    • Wario
    • GBA
  • News Split Fiction Dev Knows "A Lot" About Switch 2, But Can't Say Anything Yet

    Hazelight's Josef Fares says Nintendo fans will just have to wait

    Hazelight Studios has released award-winning co-op experiences like It Takes Two, and the next one on the horizon is Split Fiction. At the moment, it's locked in for various platforms, but we're still waiting to find out if it will make its way to the Nintendo Switch 2. Hazelight...

    • Switch 2
    • EA
    • Hazelight Studios
    • Josef Fares

YesterdayThu, 13th Feb 2025

  • News Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Adds Characters From "SEGA Universes"

    Update: IGN has an exclusive preview up

    SEGA has now officially released its announcement trailer for Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds, and as part of this, it's shared some new details about what exactly Sonic fans can expect from this new racing experience. Not only will this game include the "largest" roster ever in a Sonic Racing game, but it will...

    • Sonic
    • Nintendo Switch
    • Switch eShop
    • SEGA
    • Upcoming Releases
  • News Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Trailer Released, Speeding Onto Switch "Soon"

    The announcement follows rumours and leaks

    At The Game Awards last year, SEGA announced its new racing game Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds was "coming soon" to multiple platforms including the Nintendo Switch. If you're wondering about when we'll be getting another update, there's now a rumour more information could be arriving as soon as this week...

    • Sonic
    • Sega
    • Nintendo Switch
    • Upcoming Releases
  • News Cult N64 Platformer 'Glover' Finally Gets Switch Release Date

    And it's very soon

    Glover is coming back! Who'd have thought it? Well, a lot of us, given that the Glover rerelease was announced back in 2022 — initially only for Steam, but eventually also for consoles. And we finally have a release date for QUByte Interactive's rerelease. According to

    • Nintendo Switch
    • Upcoming Releases
    • N64
  • News Koei Tecmo Shadow Drop 'Warriors: Abyss' Arrives On Switch This Week

    "1 vs. 1,000 action with roguelite elements"

    Another surprise announcement during Sony's latest 'State of Play' broadcast was the new roguelite hack 'n' slash action title WARRIORS: Abyss by Koei Tecmo and Omega Force. Perhaps even more surprising is the news it's out this week on 14th February 2025 for Nintendo Switch. Warriors: Abyss introduces a...

    • Nintendo Switch
    • Switch eShop
  • Poll 10 Years On, Which Version Of Zelda: Majora's Mask Is Best?

    Masktasker

    No three-day countdown will prepare you for this one: The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask 3D is 10 years old today. Yep, on 13th February 2015, we all opened our 3DSes (some of you might have even landed one of those sexy gold special edition consoles — you lucky gits) and sat down to replay one of the weirdest Zelda entries to date in...

    • Polls
    • Features
    • Nintendo
    • 3DS
    • Zelda
  • News Dave The Diver 'Yakuza: Like A Dragon' Holiday DLC Sails Onto Switch This April

    Ichiban takes a trip to Blue Hole

    If you've been craving more Yakuza action on the Switch, Dave The Diver will be getting a DLC crossover with Yakuza: Like A Dragon. Dave The Diver: Ichiban's Holiday will be launching for Nintendo Switch on April 2025. Here's the official description, and you can check out the trailer above which shows off all...

    • Nintendo Switch
    • Switch eShop
    • Updates
  • News Onimusha 2: Samurai's Destiny Remastered Coming To Switch May 2025

    Ahead of 'Way of the Sword' next year

    Capcom's first 'Spotlight' broadcast of the year contained some surprises and one of them happened to be the announcement of Onimusha 2: Samurai's Destiny. This title will be getting remastered for multiple platforms including the Switch and will be launching at some point in 2025. The original version of this...

    • Nintendo Switch
    • Switch eShop
    • Capcom
    • Upcoming Releases
  • News Nintendo And Amazon File For $7 Million Default Judgement In Fake amiibo Suit

    "This request is conservative, reasonable"

    Nintendo and Amazon are seeking a default judgement on a joint lawsuit filed back in October 2023 against sellers alleged to have sold fake Nintendo products on Amazon. (Thanks, Polygon.) The plaintiffs filed documents in the US earlier this week requesti

    • Nintendo
    • amiibo
  • News Shinobi: Art Of Vengeance Brings 2D Ninja Action To Nintendo Switch This August

    "From the creators of Streets of Rage 4"

    PlayStation's 'State of Play' broadcast has just wrapped and it was packed with all sorts of exciting announcements including a few Sega ones. Apart from a proper look at Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds, we've also got an update on the new Shinobi project. It's now been officially revealed as SHINOBI: Art of...

    • Nintendo Switch
    • Switch eShop
    • Upcoming Releases
  • News We're Getting Some Strong 'Inside' Vibes From Konami's Upcoming Octopus Platformer

    Darwin or Darlose, the trailer has us sold

    Last night's PlayStation 'State of Play' showcase wasn't stacked with Switch news, but one announcement that did stand out to us was Darwin's Paradox!, an upcoming stealth platformer from Konami that appears to pack more than a little Inside DNA. Developed by ZDT Studios, this one sees you play as Darwin,...

    • News
    • Nintendo Switch
    • Upcoming Releases
    • Konami
  • News Nintendo's Palworld Lawsuit Might Go International As New Patents Land U.S. Approval

    The saga continues

    We have been following Nintendo's Palworld lawsuit for the best part of six months now, and while we have grown to have a better understanding of the particular patents involved, all of the infringement claims have been tied to Japan. However, in recent months, it seems that Nintendo has been preparing to bring the lawsuit...

    • News
    • Nintendo
    • Palworld
    • Legal
    • Industry
  • Random Mario & Luigi: Brothership Glitch Lets You Get All 5 Power Taps Early

    Tapped

    As the entirely new Mario & Luigi RPG in some time, and the first home console entry in the series, Mario & Luigi: Brothership brought plenty of new skill to the table. One of these is Battle Plugs and Power Taps, which you get access to early in the game. These allow you to enhance your attacks and defenses in battle. You start with...

    • Random
    • Nintendo Switch
    • Mario
  • News Critically Acclaimed Survival Horror 'Sorry We're Closed' Comes To Switch Next Month

    Update: Confirmed for March

    Akupara Games' critically acclaimed survival horror Sorry We're Closed may be making its way to the Nintendo Switch in the near future. As spotted by Gematsu (thanks, GoNintendo), the title, developed by newcomer à la mode games, has been rated for the Switch, PS5, and PS4 via the Taiwanese ratings board. Originally...

    • Nintendo Switch
    • Switch eShop
  • Random Takaya Imamura Wants To See Star Fox: Assault On Switch 2

    With Steel Diver thrown in for good measure

    The legendary Nintendo artist Takaya Imamura is back with more dream ports that he'd like to see on Switch 2, and today, he's turning his attention to another Star Fox title (thanks, VGC). Tomorrow (or today, if you're in Japan) is 14th February in Japan, meaning it's the big 20th anniversary of Star Fox:...

    • Random
    • Nintendo Switch 2
    • Star Fox
  • Review Afterlove EP (Switch) – Music-Themed Visual Novel That Hits Mostly The Right Notes

    Believe in life after love

    Back in 2020 a little game called Coffee Talk boomed onto the indie scene with its visual novel deliciousness. Since then, one could argue the Switch has brought about stacks of visual novels – perhaps because handheld mode feels like reading a book. Coffee Talk creator Mohammad Fahmi tragically passed away in 2022,...

    • Reviews
    • Switch eShop
  • Japanese Charts Donkey Kong Starts To Slip As Mario Party Rolls Back Into Pole Position

    Who left that banana peel there?

    The latest Japanese charts are in courtesy of Famitsu, and you'll never guess who's snuck back into first after grabbing another star this week... We thought its reign was over, but Super Mario Party Jamboree has knocked DK off the top spot this week with an additional 17,355 sales to its name. Donkey Kong Country...

    • Nintendo Switch
    • Japan
    • Charts
    • Sales
  • Nintendo Download 13th February (North America)

    Afterlove EP! Tomb Raider IV-VI! Trails through Daybreak II!

    The latest Nintendo Download update for North America has arrived, and it's bringing new games galore to the eShop in your region. As always, be sure to drop a vote in our poll and comment down below with your potential picks for the week. Enjoy! A reminder that, while this features "new"...

    • Nintendo Download
    • Nintendo Switch
    • North America

Wednesday12th Feb 2025

  • News Forget Microsoft, Another Company Apparently Wanted To Buy Nintendo Back In The Day

    Talk about 'What If...'

    We've heard about a few companies with dreams of purchasing Nintendo over the years (*cough* Microsoft *cough*), and it turns out that there was another big ol' American conglomerate looking to snap it up back in the day, too (thanks, Gamespot). That is according to the latest episode of the

    • News
    • Nintendo
    • Business
    • Industry
  • Random Want To Play Smash Bros. Melee On The Train? Amtrak Is Fine With That

    "Go ahead and bring that extra CRT"

    Trains are great. We love a good train ride. It's even better these days given the advancements in technology, space, and comfort (though granted, there's still also a load of work to be done; especially in the UK), making particularly lengthy journeys a joy if you happen to have some suitable entertainment with...

    • Random
    • Nintendo
    • GameCube
    • Super Smash Bros
  • News Switch 2 Patent Suggests You Can Flip The Console Upside Down

    Flippin' 'eck

    A new patent from Nintendo suggests that the Joy-Con controllers for the Switch 2 can be inserted into either side of the main console, effectively letting you flip it 180 degrees according to your preference. As spotted by VGC, the patent includes detailed images showcasing the idea, with the two Joy-Con controllers effectively...

    • Nintendo
    • Switch 2
    • Patents
  • News Star Fox-Inspired Space Shooter 'FUR Squadron' Is Getting A Switch 2 Sequel This Year

    Every McCloud has a silver lining

    Our fingers are crossed that Switch 2 will usher in a brave new era for Star Fox — come on, it's been almost 10 years — but, if McCloud & co. are still otherwise engaged, at least we know that one of the series' imitators will be making an appearance on the new hardware. 2023's FUR Squadron wore its Star...

    • News
    • Nintendo Switch 2
    • Upcoming Releases
  • Guide Best Mario Sports Games Of All Time

    Every Mario sports game, ranked

    Nintendo's mascot has never been shy of a spin-off, and while his karting exploits — not to mention his world-renowned penchant for a party — tend to grab all the attention and the biggest sales, Mario and co. have a long, rich history of starring in Nintendo sports games, too. But what's the best Mario sports...

    • Guides
    • Best Games
    • All Time
    • Mario Tennis
    • Mario Golf
  • Video We've Played Civilization VII On Nintendo Switch - Here's 15 Minutes Of Gameplay

    Civ, laugh, love

    We certainly didn't expect to see Sid Meier's Civilization VII launch on the ageing Nintendo Switch, but here we are! The latest entry in the 4X series has finally marched our way, and while we at Nintendo Life are still getting into the strategy for our full review, we do have some Switch gameplay to highlight what's in store...

    • News
    • Videos
    • Nintendo Switch
  • News James Bond Producer Didn't Want Guns In 2010's GoldenEye Wii Reboot

    Time Extension "Barbara Broccoli did not really want anything that was violence"

    Former Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick has revealed that one of the co-owners of the James Bond movie series wasn't all that keen on the 2010 GoldenEye reboot having guns in it. Speaking on the Grit podcast (thanks, Gamespot), Kotick touched upon the divisive Eurocom

    • Activision
    • Bobby Kotick
    • Wii
    • Nintendo
  • News Nintendo Announces The First Tetris 99 Maximus Cup For 2025

    It's Donkey Kong!

    Nintendo's first release of the year was Donkey Kong Country Returns HD, so it's only fitting to make the first Tetris 99 Maximus Cup of 2025 the same theme. With this in mind, a new event will kick off next 13th February 2025. As usual, you'll be able to unlock a new theme featuring Tetriminos, music, and art based on the latest...

    • Nintendo Switch
    • Nintendo Switch Online
    • Donkey Kong
    • Tetris 99
    • Nintendo
  • News One Piece: Pirate Warriors 4 Is Getting New DLC, Will Be Decided By Fan Votes

    "You have the power to pick the next warriors"

    Bandai Namco has revealed its 2020 release One Piece: Pirate Warriors 4 has now surpassed 4 million copies. To celebrate this epic milestone by the Straw Hat crew, new DLC has been announced. This will include new legends, but there's a catch. Bandai Namco is asking fans to decide who they would like...

    • Nintendo Switch
    • One Piece
    • Updates
    • DLC
    • Anime
  • News The Thing: Remastered Patch 1.1 Released, Here Are The Full Patch Notes

    "Performance optimization for Switch" and more

    Following its December release, Nightdive Studios has now rolled out a new update for The Thing: Remastered on Switch and multiple other platforms. As you can see, there are general updates and fixes, improvements to the gameplay, levels, display and sound, and even some "optimized performance" for the...

    • Switch eShop
    • Nintendo Switch
    • Updates
  • News The Legendary Jeff Minter Returns With A New Psychedelic Arcade Reimagining

    Big Brother is watching...

    You really don't need us to tell you that a new Jeff Minter game is coming. You know a Jeff Minter game when you see a Jeff Minter game. That said, yes, a new Jeff Minter game is coming. I, Robot is a new psychedelic reimagining of the 1984 arcade classic of the same name, with Llamasoft and Atari partnering up once again...

    • Nintendo Switch
    • Switch eShop
    • Upcoming Releases
  • News Star Fox Dev Wants To Work With CD Projekt Red On Star Wars, Of All Things

    Somehow, Andross returned...

    With the upcoming launch of Omega 6: The Triangle Stars on 28th February 2025, creator, ex-Nintendo dev, and Star Fox 64 art director Takaya Imamura has been doing the marketing rounds over the last few weeks. In a new interview with GamesRadar+, Imamura was asked about a potential dream collabor

    • Nintendo
    • Star Fox
    • Star Wars
  • UK Charts Kingdom Come: Deliverance II Pushes Donkey Kong Further Down

    Slippery slope

    Gosh, you can really feel Nintendo's distinct lack of output at the moment, huh? With the Switch 2 on the horizon and nothing of particular significance now until Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition on 20th March, the UK Charts is mostly comprised of evergreen titles. Donkey Kong Country Returns HD is hanging in there, for...

    • UK Charts
    • Nintendo
    • Nintendo Switch
    • UK

Tuesday11th Feb 2025

  • Talking Point Why An LCD Screen Isn't The End Of The World For Switch 2

    How Sony is helping us LCDeal with it

    The reveal of Switch 2 back in January answered some burning questions but mainly it confirmed rumoured details and leaked info regarding the size, shape, and magnetic Joy-Con of Nintendo's next console. Annoyingly, there are still a lot of unanswered questions and the platform holder is keeping shtum until 2nd...

    • Talking Point
    • Features
    • Round Table
    • Nintendo Switch 2
    • Polls
  • News Lunar Remastered Collection Physical Release Will Not Be Up For Pre-Order (North America)

    You'll have to wait until release

    With the Lunar Remastered Collection just over two months away, RPG fans will be able to get their hands on two beloved turn-based adventures from the Sega Saturn and PlayStation era. Today, ahead of the game's release, publisher GungHo Online Entertainment has shared some details about the game regarding the North...

    • Nintendo Switch
    • Upcoming Releases
    • North America
  • News Sony Does What Nintendon't By Removing A Bunch Of 'eSlop' Titles

    Your move, Nintendo

    Sony has seemingly finally made a move against some of the so-called 'eSlop' plaguing digital storefronts in recent years. According to True Trophies (thanks Push Square), the company has removed a whole bunch of titles from the PSN store, mostly from developer RandomSpin Games. This comes after an extensive investigation from

    • Nintendo
    • Switch eShop
    • Sony
    • PS5
    • PS4
  • News Legacy Of Kain: Soul Reaver 1 & 2 Remastered Is Getting Another Physical Switch Release

    Pre-orders are now live

    In case you missed it, Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 1 & 2 Remastered was released on the Switch at the end of last year. A new physical retail version has now surfaced and it's being distributed by Aspyr - the same team behind this modern rerelease. It's priced at $29.99 USD or you can grab a deluxe edition for $49.99 USD...

    • Nintendo Switch
    • Upcoming Releases
  • News An NES LucasArts Adventure Classic May Be Getting A Spiritual Successor

    Kickstarter campaign now up and running

    A new Kickstarter campaign is now up and running for a proposed new adventure game serving as a spiritual successor to the LucasArts classic Maniac Mansion. Developed by Spanish team Straynus, Cronela's Mansion is earmarked for NES, SNES, Game Boy, Game Boy Advance, and of course, the Nintendo Switch. At the...

    • Nintendo Switch
    • Switch eShop
    • Kickstarter