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TodayWed, 7th Oct 2026

  • Cities: Skylines Is Building An 'Expanded Edition' On Switch 2 This Month

    16

    News Cities: Skylines Is Building An 'Expanded Edition' On Switch 2 This Month

    Skyscraper maker

    Cities: Skylines launched in pretty rough shape on Switch back in 2018. It has been a long wait in the years since for an improved experience on our beloved Nintendo hybrids, and later this month, it sounds like we're getting it. Cities: Skylines - Expanded Edition is set to launch on Switch 2 on 28th October, fully revamped for...

    • News
    • Nintendo Switch 2
    • Upcoming Releases
  • Elden Ring Is One Of My Favourite Games That I've Hardly Played

    36

    Opinion Elden Ring Is One Of My Favourite Games That I've Hardly Played

    Going out on a Limgrave

    I have started a new Elden Ring save file on four separate occasions now, and I have absolutely adored my time with each of them. And yet, despite putting 15-20 hours minimum into each new load, my current Switch 2 playthrough is the first time that I've managed to push through the 'tutorial area'. I need to do some...

    • Opinion
    • Features
    • Nintendo Switch 2
  • "It's Insulting & Hurtful" - Beetle Adventure Racing Decomp Dev Kicks Back Against The Rise Of AI Recomps

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    Feature "It's Insulting & Hurtful" - Beetle Adventure Racing Decomp Dev Kicks Back Against The Rise Of AI Recomps

    Time Extension "Any ethical hacker would recognise, 'Oh, this is some guy's project'"

    One of the most exciting developments in the retro gaming scene over the last few years is the rise of recompilation projects, offering players a new way to experience some of their favourite games on modern PC platforms. However, as the number of AI recompilations of classic...

    • Features
    • Decompilation
    • PC
    • N64
  • UK Retailer Lists Theatrhythm Sticker Set For A Whopping £499

    17

    Random UK Retailer Lists Theatrhythm Sticker Set For A Whopping £499

    At least it's half price, though

    UK retailer Sports Direct doesn't exactly have the best reputation; especially following the acquisition of GAME in 2019 by owner Frasers Group. GAME in particular has often been slammed for its high prices, even before its acquisition. But a listing on the website for Sports Direct / GAME for a Theatrhythm Final...

    • Random
    • UK
    • Final Fantasy
  • Order Of The Sinking Star (Switch 2) - Intense, Sometimes Gruelling, But Always Inventive

    97

    Review Order Of The Sinking Star (Switch 2) - Intense, Sometimes Gruelling, But Always Inventive

    What a puzzler

    Order of the Sinking Star is not for the weak-willed. The latest puzzle adventure from Jonathan Blow (Braid, The Witness) makes the player earn their wins, rewarding them with an intriguing, slowly unfurling story set in a mystical plane beyond comprehension. My many hours spent staring at these puzzle boards with steam blowing out of...

    • Reviews
    • Nintendo Switch 2
  • Resident Evil Requiem's Writer Reveals What The Upcoming DLC Might Be About

    17

    News Resident Evil Requiem's Writer Reveals What The Upcoming DLC Might Be About

    Well, part of it at least

    When Resident Evil Requiem launched to critical acclaim and became the fastest-selling entry in the franchise, director Koshi Nakanishi revealed that work would continue and that it would receive a DLC expansion in the future. Now, thanks to an interview with Requiem's writer Haris Orkin, we have a vague idea of what it...

    • Nintendo Switch 2
    • Upcoming Releases
    • Resident Evil
    • DLC
  • Pokémon Pokopia's New Mystery Gift Distribution Is Now Available

    8

    News Pokémon Pokopia's New Mystery Gift Distribution Is Now Available

    Free furniture!

    The Pokémon Pokopia Mystery Gift codes haven't been coming thick and fast since the game launched earlier this year, but with the Chansey Plant code wrapping up yesterday, The Pokémon Company has been quick to release another. As brought to our attention by Serebii, a new distribution event is now available. If you use the code...

    • News
    • Nintendo
    • Nintendo Switch 2
    • Pokemon
  • Pokémon HOME FireRed & LeafGreen Compatibility Update Now Live (Version 4.1.0)

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    News Pokémon HOME FireRed & LeafGreen Compatibility Update Now Live (Version 4.1.0)

    Update today, trainers

    Trainers have been waiting for a few months, and now The Pokémon Company has finally rolled out the Pokémon HOME update, adding support for Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen. This bumps the app up to Version 4.1.0, and once you've linked the version of your choice (or both), you'll be able to transfer Pokémon to HOME and then...

    • Pokemon
    • Pokemon Home
    • Nintendo Switch
    • Nintendo Switch 2
    • Updates
  • Sega Responds To Sonic's Wild Start On Discord

    34

    News Sega Responds To Sonic's Wild Start On Discord

    It was fairly wholesome for the rest of the day

    If you didn't catch the official announcement, Sega this week launched an official Sonic the Hedgehog Discord server. Since then, there have been multiple stories shared online about the server being "on fire" and Sega has now issued a response. It comes via Sega Japan's Aaron Webber, who recently...

    • Sonic
    • SEGA
  • Konami Announces The Composer For Castlevania: Belmont's Curse

    21

    News Konami Announces The Composer For Castlevania: Belmont's Curse

    From the talent behind the Rogue Prince of Persia soundtrack

    As we get closer to the launch of Castlevania: Belmont's Curse later this month, Konami has announced the composer of the new game. If you didn't already know, this new Castlevania soundtrack was created by composer and musician ASADI (aka Danny Asadi). Co-developer Evil Empire added to...

    • Nintendo Switch
    • Castlevania
    • Konami
    • Upcoming Releases
    • Music
  • Rise Of The Tomb Raider Switch 2 Limited Run Physical Release Announced

    14

    News Rise Of The Tomb Raider Switch 2 Limited Run Physical Release Announced

    Pre-orders open later this week

    Back in June, Lara Croft's second reboot adventure Rise of the Tomb Raider got a surprise release on the Switch 2. Distributor Limited Run Games has now announced a physical release. There'll be a standard edition and collector's edition, with pre-orders opening later this week on 9th October 2026. According to the...

    • Nintendo Switch 2
    • Tomb Raider
    • Lara Croft
    • Limited Run Games
    • Aspyr
  • EB Games Is Opening North America's First-Ever Nintendo "Store-Within-A-Store" Experience

    27

    News EB Games Is Opening North America's First-Ever Nintendo "Store-Within-A-Store" Experience

    A "new permanent Nintendo space" arrives later this month

    EB Games Canada has this week announced it's bringing a new Nintendo retail experience to its flagship location in Toronto. It's opening a Nintendo space at the EB Games store, located at 267 Yonge Street. According to the PR, this is "Nintendo's first-ever store-within-a-store in North...

    • Nintendo Switch 2
    • Nintendo Switch
    • Nintendo
    • EB Games
    • Canada

YesterdayTue, 6th Oct 2026

  • Nintendo Announces Another Switch 2 Hardware Bundle

    18

    News Nintendo Announces Another Switch 2 Hardware Bundle

    Japan gets a new "Choose-Your-Game" bundle

    The Switch 2 is now over a year into its life, and Nintendo has so far shifted more than 23 million units globally. In recent months, the video game giant has announced multiple hardware bundles (and even some themed systems) to help boost worldwide sales, and it's now Japan's turn. The homeland of...

    • Nintendo Switch 2
    • Nintendo
    • Japan
    • Hardware
  • "Nintendo Didn't Swerve" - Product Growth Expert Comments On Zelda Vs. GTA 6

    127

    News "Nintendo Didn't Swerve" - Product Growth Expert Comments On Zelda Vs. GTA 6

    Let battle commence

    In case you didn't notice by now, October is an exceptionally busy month for game releases. Why? Because every publisher and their nan is scrambling to avoid Rockstar's Grand Theft Auto VI in November. There are, however, still some games launching in November, perhaps most notably Barbie Rewind The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of...

    • Nintendo
    • Nintendo Switch 2
    • Upcoming Releases
  • Nintendo Releases 'Hello, Peach!' And 'Hello, Luigi!' App For Switch & Mobile Devices

    21

    News Nintendo Releases 'Hello, Peach!' And 'Hello, Luigi!' App For Switch & Mobile Devices

    It's also revealed a toy 'Melody Car'

    Last year, Nintendo launched the 'My Mario' - a new line of products designed for parents and children. This included a new app for Switch and mobile devices known as 'Hello, Mario!'. It followed this up with a 'Hello, Yoshi!' app towards the end of the year. Now, in an update this week, it has released the...

    • Nintendo Switch
    • Nintendo
    • Super Mario
    • Mobile
    • amiibo
  • Bleak Survival City-Builder 'Frostpunk' Is Finally Coming To The Switch

    23

    News Bleak Survival City-Builder 'Frostpunk' Is Finally Coming To The Switch

    Update: Demo and release date announced

    [Tue 7th Apr, 2026 01:30 BST]: The city-building survival series Frostpunk recently held a special broadcast about "all things Frostpunk", and during this event, developer '11 bit studios' announced a Switch version of the original title. Yes, after years of community requests for a Nintendo version, it's...

    • Nintendo Switch
    • Upcoming Releases
    • Demos
  • The Reviews For Kingdom Hearts Collection On Switch 2 Are In

    25

    Round Up The Reviews For Kingdom Hearts Collection On Switch 2 Are In

    Here's what the critics had to say

    This week, the Kingdom Hearts series returns to Nintendo's platforms, and this time, it's the proper experience with no cloud-related drawbacks. The reviews are now rolling in for the native Switch 2 version of the Kingdom Hearts Collection, and so far, the reception is mostly positive. Here's the rundown, and if...

    • Round Up
    • Nintendo Switch 2
    • Kingdom Hearts
    • Square Enix
    • Upcoming Releases
  • KINGDOM HEARTS III + Re Mind (DLC) - A Fair Switch 2 Port Of An Enjoyable 'Conclusion'

    25

    Mini Review KINGDOM HEARTS III + Re Mind (DLC) - A Fair Switch 2 Port Of An Enjoyable 'Conclusion'

    The end of the beginning

    There was a lot of hype and excitement in the lead-up to 2019's Kingdom Hearts 3. It promised to finally conclude the Dark Seeker Saga that had kicked off way back on the PS2 in 2002. Expectations were sky-high and the final product didn't quite stick the landing, but it did manage to deliver plenty of that sincere Kingdom...

    • Mini Reviews
    • Nintendo Switch 2
    • Kingdom Hearts
  • Nintendo Switch Sports Resort Is More Of The Same, But Better

    40

    Preview Nintendo Switch Sports Resort Is More Of The Same, But Better

    Wuhu Island: Be there or be (Spocco) Square

    Back what seems like a lifetime ago, I got a chance to have a pop at Nintendo Switch Sports Resort at gamescom '26. No, I don’t mean the stuff that just anyone with a ticket and the patience to wait in an enormous queue could play. No, I got a chance to play sports that the average Joes could only dream...

    • Previews
    • First Impressions
    • Nintendo Switch 2
  • The Final Previews For Nintendo Switch Sports Resort Are In

    29

    Round Up The Final Previews For Nintendo Switch Sports Resort Are In

    Wuhu (woohoo) or Buhu (boohoo)?

    We are closing in on Nintendo's next major release, with Nintendo Switch Sports Resort primed and ready to launch on Switch 2 on 22nd October, and today, we've got an in-depth look at what we can expect from it. The game's final previews are now live, with a bunch of outlets sharing their thoughts on Nintendo's...

    • Round Up
    • Nintendo
    • Nintendo Switch 2
    • Upcoming Releases
  • The Switch 2 Exclusive Orbitals Has Received A New Game Update

    33

    News The Switch 2 Exclusive Orbitals Has Received A New Game Update

    Fixes have arrived

    It's now just over a month since the new anime-inspired co-op title Orbitals landed on the Switch 2 and developer Shapefarm has rolled out a new update. Patch 1.0.5 aims to enhance the overall gameplay experience by addressing multiple bugs and rolling out over 20 fixes. So, if you've been having problems with collision or the...

    • Nintendo Switch 2
    • Updates
  • Nintendo Life eShop Selects (September 2026)

    18

    Feature Nintendo Life eShop Selects (September 2026)

    Our picks for the best eShop games on Switch 1 & 2 in September

    September came and went, which means it's time to look back over the bounty it brought and place three of the Switch (2) eShop games we've reviewed last month on a podium. (You'll have to excuse the tardiness, we're a couple of days late this month.) We've got six games that scored at...

    • Features
    • eShop Selects
    • Nintendo Switch 2
    • Switch eShop
    • Polls
  • Warhammer's Take On Vampire Survivors Will Eat Our Free Time On Switch Next Month

    17

    News Warhammer's Take On Vampire Survivors Will Eat Our Free Time On Switch Next Month

    Bolt Hell

    Auroch Digital announced back in April that it was teaming up with Poncle on a Warhammer Vampire Survivors-like called, fittingly, Warhammer Survivors. Well, six months on, the dev has revealed its release date. Warhammer Survivors will launch on Switch 1 and 2 on 10th November — a time that we'll likely all be a little preoccupied with...

    • News
    • Switch eShop
    • Nintendo Switch 2
    • Upcoming Releases
  • Monster Hunter Rise Surpasses 20 Million Sales Worldwide

    38

    News Monster Hunter Rise Surpasses 20 Million Sales Worldwide

    An absolute monster

    Capcom's Monster Hunter series has become an absolute powerhouse over the past two decades and while the company's current focus is on the latest entry Monster Hunter Wilds, it's taken a brief moment this week to provide an update on the sales of the previous release. According to official sales data, Monster Hunter Rise (which...

    • Nintendo Switch
    • Monster Hunter
    • Capcom

Monday5th Oct 2026

  • KINGDOM HEARTS -HD 1.5+2.5 ReMIX- (Switch 2)

    49

    Mini Review KINGDOM HEARTS -HD 1.5+2.5 ReMIX- (Switch 2)

    Not a cloud in sight

    The Kingdom Hearts series has a long and storied history with Nintendo handhelds dating back all the way to the GBA, though (debatably) there have never been any mainline titles developed for them. The ultimate monkey's paw then curled with the Switch, when Square Enix answered fan wishes to port over remastered collections, but...

    • Mini Reviews
    • Nintendo Switch 2
  • The Witcher III: Wild Hunt - Remastered (Switch 2) - A Huge Upgrade For An All-Time Great

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    Review The Witcher III: Wild Hunt - Remastered (Switch 2) - A Huge Upgrade For An All-Time Great

    Rivi-awesome

    Getting The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt to run on the original Nintendo Switch was an achievement in itself. Some obvious concessions had to be made, especially surrounding the visuals. Character models looked rather murky and the foliage around our protagonist Geralt had to be drastically toned down. With The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt -...

    • Reviews
    • Nintendo Switch 2
  • KINGDOM HEARTS HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue (Switch 2)

    33

    Mini Review KINGDOM HEARTS HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue (Switch 2)

    A bit of a sleeper

    In the lead-up to Kingdom Hearts 3, Square Enix needed some fresh content to rebuild interest in the franchise after it had been dormant for years outside of mobile games. After porting over the collections of most of the earlier games to more modern platforms, the company then decided to squeeze out one last collection to hoover...

    • Mini Reviews
    • Nintendo Switch 2
  • Metroid Prime 4: Beyond Climbs Back Into The Top 10

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    UK Charts Metroid Prime 4: Beyond Climbs Back Into The Top 10

    While Xenoblade Chronicles 2: NS2 Edition makes its debut

    The latest UK charts data is in, and we have a few new releases this time to highlight. First up, Minecraft Dungeons II lands at number 2 for its debut, just behind EA Sports FC 27. The new title comfortably sold the most on Switch 2, garnering 70% of the platform split. Next, Xenoblade...

    • UK Charts
    • Nintendo
    • Nintendo Switch 2
    • UK
  • Kingdom Hearts Collection Will Collectively Take Up Over 130GB On Switch 2

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    PSA Kingdom Hearts Collection Will Collectively Take Up Over 130GB On Switch 2

    Still better than the cloud

    October is shaping up to be an exceptionally busy month for game releases, and one of these is Kingdom Hearts Collection [I~III] for the Switch 2. Ditching the cloud for a proper native release, many fans have been eagerly waiting for this for quite some time. But if you're looking to install absolutely everything in one...

    • PSA
    • Nintendo Switch 2
    • Upcoming Releases
  • Zelda: Majora's Mask Soundtrack Joins Nintendo Music This Week

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    News Zelda: Majora's Mask Soundtrack Joins Nintendo Music This Week

    Termina beckons

    Nintendo is ramping up its Zelda 40th Anniversary celebrations with a few new initiatives for the N64's Majora's Mask. First up, and what is undoubtedly the highlight for us, is the addition of the original soundtrack on Nintendo Music. Nintendo states that this will be added on Friday, 9th October in Japan, so it's likely that it...

    • Nintendo
    • Nintendo Music
    • Zelda
  • Free-To-Play RPG 'The New Denpa Men' Is Ending Service Later This Year

    26

    News Free-To-Play RPG 'The New Denpa Men' Is Ending Service Later This Year

    Denparessing

    Genius Sonority, the developer and publisher behind the 2024 free-to-play RPG The New Denpa Men, has announced that it is wrapping up the game's service later this year. The game's regular service will end on 7th December at 8pm GMT / 9pm CET / 12pm PT / 3pm ET, with all in-game data such as Jewels and items no longer being available...

    • News
    • Switch eShop
    • Nintendo Switch 2
  • "I Wanted To Challenge Myself" - Former WarioWare Director Talks Life After Nintendo

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    News "I Wanted To Challenge Myself" - Former WarioWare Director Talks Life After Nintendo

    Wario Where?

    Earlier this year, Nintendo veteran and WarioWare legend Goro Abe announced that he was leaving the company and taking up a teaching post at the Osaka Electro-Communication University. Roughly seven months on, VGC got the chance to chat with the dev about his post-Nintendo life, and, rather expectedly, games are still very much on his...

    • News
    • Nintendo
    • Wario
  • NBA 2K25 Sounds The Buzzer On Its Best Game Modes, With A Delist & Server Shutdown Inbound

    15

    News NBA 2K25 Sounds The Buzzer On Its Best Game Modes, With A Delist & Server Shutdown Inbound

    MyCareer and MyTeam hit the bench

    We NBA 2K fans are no strangers to an online server shutdown, but 2K is pushing the boat out even further this year, as it has announced that NBA 2K25 is being fully delisted later this month, with the ensuing server closings pruning the title's two best game modes (thanks for the heads up, VGC). The publisher...

    • News
    • Switch eShop

Sunday4th Oct 2026

  • 15 Exciting New Games Coming To Switch 1 & 2 In October 2026

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    Video 15 Exciting New Games Coming To Switch 1 & 2 In October 2026

    No time for rest

    If you're overloaded with games right now, you're not alone, and this month even more amazing titles are on the way to the Switch 1 & 2. Mai and Jim are now here to take us through the month of October, and it seems like there really is something for everyone with family-friendly experiences such as Minecraft right through to the...

    • Videos
    • Nintendo Switch 2
    • Nintendo Switch
    • Upcoming Releases
  • PlatinumGames Comments On The Future Of Bayonetta

    67

    News PlatinumGames Comments On The Future Of Bayonetta

    Will our favourite Umbra Witch return?

    PlatinumGames has offered a brief yet tantalising comment on the future of Bayonetta during an interview with Famitsu (thanks, Nintendo Everything). The company's CEO Atsushi Inaba was speaking alongside Shift Up’s Kim Hyung Tae, with the pair having recently collaborated on a Bayonetta

    • Nintendo Switch 2
    • Nintendo
    • PlatinumGames
    • Bayonetta
  • "A Colossal Upgrade" - Digital Foundry Delivers Its Tech Verdict For The Witcher 3 Remastered On Switch 2

    26

    News "A Colossal Upgrade" - Digital Foundry Delivers Its Tech Verdict For The Witcher 3 Remastered On Switch 2

    "easy to recommend"

    Digital Foundry has delivered its tech verdict for The Witcher 3 Remastered; a game that, for many, will be a completely free upgrade if you owned the original Switch release. Obviously, the difference in quality between Switch 1 and 2 is staggering, despite DF calling the original release one of the "most impressive feats" on...

    • Videos
    • Nintendo Switch 2
    • Digital Foundry
  • Capcom Is Looking To Evolve Its RE Engine Into An 'AI-Era Game Engine'

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    News Capcom Is Looking To Evolve Its RE Engine Into An 'AI-Era Game Engine'

    It wants to "create games together with AI"

    Capcom programmer Satoshi Ishida has detailed upcoming improvements to the company's proprietary RE Engine during the Capcom Open Conference RE: 2026. As reported by GameBiz (thanks, VGC), Capcom's 'REX' initiative is designed to overcome modern development challenges that make the process so lengthy,...

    • Capcom
    • Japan
    • AI
  • RuneScape: Dragonwilds Reveals Multi-Year Roadmap

    7

    News RuneScape: Dragonwilds Reveals Multi-Year Roadmap

    Monthly & quarterly updates throughout 2027

    RuneScape: Dragonwilds developer Jagex has officially unveiled its new "multi-year" roadmap, covering the remainder of 2026 and the plans for 2027. In the immediate future, adventurers can look forward to the next free update "Luminance", out this winter. This is a prelude to the Blood Crystal Saga coming...

    • Nintendo Switch 2
    • RuneScape
    • Updates
  • "I Needed Someone Legendary With A True Passion For It" - Remembering Robin Williams' Iconic Legend Of Zelda Ocarina Of Time Ads

    6

    News "I Needed Someone Legendary With A True Passion For It" - Remembering Robin Williams' Iconic Legend Of Zelda Ocarina Of Time Ads

    Time Extension "It’s still one of my favourite career moments to this day"

    Following the publication of our interview with Julien Seri on Tuesday 15th September, 2026, we were also able to get in touch with Gabriel Moszkowski, the person at Nintendo of Europe who came up with the concept for the ad campaign. We've, therefore, updated the following article with...

    • News
    • Robin Williams
    • Nintendo
    • Zelda
    • Commercials
  • Minecraft Dungeons II (Switch 2) - A Fun But Flawed Dungeon-Crawling Sequel With Great Co-Op

    20

    Review Minecraft Dungeons II (Switch 2) - A Fun But Flawed Dungeon-Crawling Sequel With Great Co-Op

    Creepers, Skellies, oh my

    A traditional adventure format seems an ill fit for something as freeform as Minecraft. The Markus 'Notch' Persson-created global phenomenon is an experience built on creativity with endless scope for experimentation, so constricting it within the boundaries of genre seems misguided. That said, the franchise has enough...

    • Reviews
    • Nintendo Switch 2
    • Minecraft
  • Sonic Is Getting An Extremely Expensive And Rare Porcelain Statue

    48

    News Sonic Is Getting An Extremely Expensive And Rare Porcelain Statue

    Only 50 will be available worldwide

    We've seen plenty of Sonic the Hedgehog statues over the years, but this one is a little bit different...and a lot more expensive. It's a "one-of-a-kind" porcelain statue celebrating the blue blur's 35th anniversary. It will be available for one million yen (around $6,330 USD), and just 50 figures will be made...

    • Sonic
    • SEGA
    • Anniversaries
  • Box Art Brawl - Zone Of The Enders: The Fist Of Mars (GBA)

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    Feature Box Art Brawl - Zone Of The Enders: The Fist Of Mars (GBA)

    In the zone

    Hello everyone, and welcome to another edition of Box Art Brawl! Last week, we looked at a curious little game for the NES called Dragon Warrior II – not sure if you've heard of it. Regardless, while both contenders for this are excellent in their own right, it was Japan that nabbed the win with 66% of the vote – jolly good, indeed...

    • Features
    • Polls
    • Box Art Brawl
    • Dragon Quest
    • NES
  • "Let The Heroic Games Begin" - Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave Brings The Battle To Tetris 99

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    News "Let The Heroic Games Begin" - Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave Brings The Battle To Tetris 99

    Reminder: The 57th cup has arrived

    [Tue 29th Sep, 2026 02:55 BST]: Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave recently arrived exclusively on the Switch 2, and to celebrate, Nintendo's battle royale Tetris 99 will be hosting a special in-game event. During the 57th Maximum Cup, players who earn 100 points will unlock a unique theme featuring special art, music...

    • Nintendo Switch 2
    • Nintendo Switch
    • Fire Emblem
    • Tetris
    • Reminders

Saturday3rd Oct 2026

  • Nintendo Has Renewed Multiple Game Trademarks

    72

    News Nintendo Has Renewed Multiple Game Trademarks

    Blasting back

    Nintendo has recently renewed some more video game trademarks, this time for multiple titles on 3DS and Wii U. The first game on the list is Next Level's 2016 Metroid Prime multiplayer spin-off Federation Force. Along with this is the included title Blast Ball (which was also available as a standalone game). Next up is the 2015 Atlus...

    • Nintendo
    • 3DS
    • Wii U
    • Trademarks
    • Metroid
  • The Results Of Our 2026 Switch 2 Summer Survey Are In

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    Feature The Results Of Our 2026 Switch 2 Summer Survey Are In

    Fingers crossed for a Kid Icarus revival

    Back in August, we posed 64 gaming-related questions to Nintendo Life readers in our Switch 2 Summer Survey. Topics included gaming habits, thoughts on Switch 2 and its software lineup, how you buy games in 2026, and other questions covering how you get your daily dose of Nintendo goodness on this here...

    • Features
    • Surveys
    • Nintendo Switch 2
    • Site News
  • Lies Of P Switch 2 Physical Release Now Available

    39

    Reminder Lies Of P Switch 2 Physical Release Now Available

    Includes the "game on cartridge"

    The soulslike Lies of P: Complete Edition launched digitally on the Switch 2 in August and this week Neowiz has released the physical edition. It's teamed up with iam8bit to distribute the Complete Edition, and there are two versions up for grabs. First is the "exclusive edition" for $69.99. This comes with the full...

    • Nintendo Switch 2
    • Reminders
  • What Are You Playing This Weekend? (3rd October)

    126

    Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (3rd October)

    This is Halloween, Halloween

    Well folks, you made it through another week; give yourselves a pat on the back. It's been a bit of a quiet one in the land of Nintendo. The big highlight this week is the release of tickets for the upcoming Zelda 40th Anniversary concert, so well done if you managed to nab a couple. The Witcher 3 Remastered also...

    • Features
    • Talking Point
    • Nintendo Switch
    • Nintendo Switch 2
    • Polls
  • Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds "Final Content Drop Of Year One" Arrives This Month

    21

    News Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds "Final Content Drop Of Year One" Arrives This Month

    But the race isn't over yet...

    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 it with the Season Pass. It...

    • Sonic
    • Sega
    • Nintendo Switch 2
    • Nintendo Switch
  • Castlevania II: Belmont's Revenge - Where My Love For Konami's Legendary Series Began

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    Game Changer Castlevania II: Belmont's Revenge - Where My Love For Konami's Legendary Series Began

    Time Extension You've got to start somewhere

    A couple of years ago, I penned a feature for this very site which explored the idea that playing video games – like any other formative memory – can be linked to physical locations. For example, you might fondly remember a certain town because it's where you bought a favourite game; that's happened to me many...

    • Features
    • Game Changer
    • Castlevania
    • Retro Recap
    • Game Boy
  • Tough Week? Grab Yourself A Brew & Get These Immaculate Zelda Tunes On Your Playlist, Pronto

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    Random Tough Week? Grab Yourself A Brew & Get These Immaculate Zelda Tunes On Your Playlist, Pronto

    Nylon Lon Ranch

    Not sure if you've heard, but they're remaking Ocarina of Time. Oh, you had? Exciting, isn't it! Given the enthusiasm for the return of the Links Young and Adult just over one month from now, your algorithm has probably been spitting a whole load of Zelda-related content at you recently. One such video that cropped up on my feed...

    • Random
    • Nintendo
    • Zelda
    • Music