Review Tales Of Arise - Beyond The Dawn Edition (Switch 2) - Solid Game, Solid Port, Goes On A Bit
A new dawn breaks
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News Tomodachi Life: Living The Dream Projected As The Best-Selling Game In April (US)
And Switch 2 is the best-selling console
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Round Up The Reviews For Lego Batman: Legacy Of The Dark Knight Are In
How does it hold up on other platforms?
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News Amazon Pre-Order Listing Puts Pokémon Winds & Waves At €80
€10 increase on Z-A
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News Embracer Will Spin-Off 'Fellowship Entertainment' Into Its Own Company
"this approach represents the most effective long-term solution"
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YesterdayWed, 20th May 2026
Opinion Replaying Games Is Better Than Playing Games
Daily constitutional
Between 3D All-Stars and the N64 app, I've always got a version of Super Mario 64 downloaded, ready to boot up and triple jump and belly slide before that seamless curl back into a pit-a-pat run as I head towards Jolly Roger Bay, to hear its progression of pure melody to underwater synth and finally that drum beat drop in the...
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News Tomodachi Life: Living The Dream Projected As The Best-Selling Game In April (US)
And Switch 2 is the best-selling console
The delightfully bizarre first-party life sim Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream has been projected to be the best-selling game of April in the US, thanks to Circana's Mat Piscatella. The new release beats the likes of Pragmata, Crimson Desert, Pokémon Pokopia, and
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Feature This Mega Man Hand-Drawn Game Guide Is A Delightful Human-Made Antidote To AI-Generated Slop
Time Extension God bless Philip Summers
Artist Philip Summers has been creating his Hand-Drawn Game Guides for a while now, and, in this age of GenAI gobbling up all human art to spit out slop, they're become a refreshing antidote. The only issue was the lack of an official license, which caused some problems. A while back, Summers took t
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Review Tales Of Arise - Beyond The Dawn Edition (Switch 2) - Solid Game, Solid Port, Goes On A Bit
A new dawn breaks
Though the Tales series goes back all the way to the days of the Super Famicom, it feels like it’s always been one of the lower-budget ‘B-tier’ RPG franchises that only the most dedicated genre fans engage with regularly. To counter this and try to bring the series to a bigger audience, the developers decided to go for a...
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Round Up The Reviews For Lego Batman: Legacy Of The Dark Knight Are In
How does it hold up on other platforms?
In case you forgot, Warner Bros. Games is still planning on releasing LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight on the Switch 2 – we just don't have a date yet. It's sad that we're slipping into unfortunate yet familiar territory with Nintendo's new(ish) console when it comes to some third-party games, but if...
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News Amazon Pre-Order Listing Puts Pokémon Winds & Waves At €80
€10 increase on Z-A
A listing for Pokémon Winds and Waves has gone live on Amazon Germany, with the retailer pinning a €79.99 price tag on pre-orders. Scheduled for release in "2027", this pair of Switch 2 exclusives has the standard "31st Dec 2027" placeholder date when the exact launch date is unknown, but it's the cost which has Pocket...
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News Embracer Will Spin-Off 'Fellowship Entertainment' Into Its Own Company
"this approach represents the most effective long-term solution"
Embracer has announced its intention to spin-off Fellowship Entertainment into its own company in 2027. In the press release, founder Lars Wingefors states that the approach "represents the most effective long-term solution" for Embracer, with the intention being to "increase...
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PSA The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Digital Rollout Begins
Coming to a screen near you
After becoming the biggest box office hit of 2026 in April, The Super Mario Galaxy is officially beginning its rollout on digital platforms and services this week. In case you missed it
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Round Up The Final Previews Are In For The Adventures Of Elliot: The Millennium Tales
It's almost here
Square Enix's brand new action RPG The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales is out next month and the final previews have now arrived. First up, if you haven't already seen it, we've got our Nintendo Life hands on. The good news is we've enjoyed what we've played so far, and can confirm the title's classic Zelda-style formula...
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News Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition Switch 2 Update Adds "TressFX"
No more bad hair days
Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition got a surprise release on the Nintendo eShop last year, and since then, Aspyr has been releasing updates to improve the experience in all sorts of ways. In a new update this week, it has rolled out TressFX for the Switch 2 version of the game. The technology is designed to "simulate and render...
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Rumour LEGO's Next Big Pokémon Set Might Have Been Revealed
Update: More sets may have been leaked
[Tue 19th May, 2026 04:05 BST]: LEGO is now releasing Pokémon sets and a new one has reportedly been leaked ahead of the official announcement. According to now-removed listings on multiple web stores including Amazon, a Lego version of Arcanine from the original Pokédex is on the way. According to the box...
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Tuesday19th May 2026
Review Yoshi And The Mysterious Book (Switch 2) - Charming Enough, But Ultimately Lacklustre
Why so Glub?
The Yoshi series has cemented itself as one of the most approachable in Nintendo’s arsenal, providing experiences that younger gamers in particular can enjoy without too much friction. Woolly World and Crafted World offer light-hearted platforming fun while still retaining some of the spirit of the SNES original, and both come...
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News Shock, The Developer For Yoshi And The Mysterious Book Is Exactly Who You Think
How you feelin'?
Yoshi and the Mysterious Book hits store shelves in just a couple of days, but in true Nintendo fashion, the company has not explicitly revealed who actually developed the ruddy thing. So we'll do it instead – how's that? It shouldn't come as a huge surprise to learn that Mysterious Book was developed by none other than...
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News Surprise! Nintendo Has Announced A New Mobile Game
The "free-to-start" experience launches next week
Nintendo has today announced a new "free-to-start" mobile game called Pictonico! on 28th May 2026. This new title is co-developed by Intelligent Systems (known for series such as WarioWare, Fire Emblem and Paper Mario) and transforms your mobile's photos into minigames - with 80 minigames and lots...
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Review Mobapad M12-HD Controllers For Switch 2 - A Clear Step Above Nintendo's Joy-Con 2
Handheld fans rejoice
As much as the Switch 2 improved upon its predecessor in terms of design and comfort, it’s still plagued by Joy-Con controllers that, for me at least, feel far too dinky when held. It might be my age talking, but using the console in handheld mode has caused occasional pain in my palms and wrists that makes it difficult for...
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Round Up The Reviews Are In For Yoshi And The Mysterious Book
No longer a mystery
Grab your specs and settle down for a cosy little read, as reviews have dropped for Yoshi and the Mysterious Book two days ahead of the game's launch. Mario's dinosaur companion has been stealing the spotlight in 2026 with a big role in the Super Mario Galaxy Move, and now he's getting his own Switch 2-exclusive. Not even Mario...
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News First Silksong, Now Mina The Hollower Is Causing Other Indie Devs To Delay Their Games
Make way for Mina!
Just a few weeks ago, we learned that Devolver's throwback fantasy dungeon-scroller, Dark Scrolls, would be launching on Switch on 28th May. Well, it was later announced that another hotly anticipated retro-inspired indie would be launching the very same week, so Devolver and Doinksoft have decided to duck out of the way. In an...
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News The Adventures Of Elliot: The Millennium Tales New 'Prologue Demo' Released
The full game arrives next month
Following the new round of previews for The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales, Square Enix has today announced a 'Prologue Demo' for Switch 2 and multiple other platforms. You'll once again be able to carry your save data to the full version of the game when it's released. In this prologue, players will...
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News Nintendo Alarmo Has Received A Small Update Today
Rise and shine
Nintendo has released a new update for its "sound clock" Nintendo Alarmo today, bumping its firmware up to Version 4.0.0. The first Alarmo update of 2026 (following a patch last October) includes some adjustments and a new feature. And just like other Nintendo products, there's even a stability patch! Here's the rundown, according...
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News Street Fighter 6's Next Update Is Adding New Avatar Game Modes
Releasing alongside the next DLC fighter
Ahead of the release of Ingrid in Street Fighter 6 next week, Capcom has announced new modes for the title. This includes a new Avatar Random Match and Avatar Arcade Mode, with both modes releasing alongside the new paid DLC character on 28th May 2026. Here's a bit more about what to expect, and you can...
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News SWERY & SUDA51's 'Hotel Barcelona' Is Coming To Switch 1 & 2 "Soon"
You can never leave
While announcing the release of the Late Check-Out DLC for 2025’s Hotel Barcelona, SWERY’s White Owls Inc. has confirmed that releases for Nintendo’s consoles are in the works and “coming soon”. With Eden Industries on publishing duties, the Switch 1 and 2 versions will be “a complete package” for $34.99, including...
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News Sektori's Switch 2 Launch Has Proven A Huge Success For Its Solo Developer
"I've pretty much recouped a living salary"
Sektori, the ridiculously good spiritual successor to Geometry Wars, has now launched on the Switch 2, and according to its solo developer Kimmo Lahtinen, the port has proven to be a big success. As reported by Eurogamer, Sektori's Switch 2 launch has essentially granted Lahtinen a living wage, with total...
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News Fear Not, Blue Prince's Accessibility Update Is Coming To Switch 2 "Soon"
Here's everything included in it
Those who have been keeping up with Tonda Ross and his Dogubomb Blue Prince updates might have seen a massive patch labelled the 'Accessibility Update' land on PC late last month. Xbox, PlayStation and mobile caught up a couple of weeks ago, and today, with the latest hotfix rolling out, the dev has confirmed that...
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News Pokémon's Exceptional Dragonite Anime Short Has Finally Been Dubbed
Special delivery!
Remember that incredible Pokémon anime short from studio CoMix Wave Films early last year? Well, it's finally been dubbed for western audiences. Yes, Pokémon: Dragonite and the Special Delivery is now available for free over on YouTube, clocking in at just under 14 minutes in length. The new dub is pretty decent too, though we'd...
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News Gotta Net 'Em All In Bite-Sized Bug Collector 'Kabuto Park' For Switch
Flies on to Switch next week
Seaven Studio is bringing the perfect summer-month game to Switch next week in Kabuto Park. Developed by Doot, who also made the lovely Minami Lane, Kabuto Park will be available for just $5.99 / £4.99 on the eShop on 28th May 2026. And if you're a fan of Millenium Kitchen's work, Pokémon, and catching bugs in Animal...
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Monday18th May 2026
Hands On The Classic Zelda Formula Is In Safe Hands With 'The Adventures Of Elliot'
Missing Link
The "classic" Zelda format has been on hiatus for a little while now. Echoes of Wisdom certainly tapped into a nostalgic vibe, but for a new top-down Zelda, you've got to go all the way back to 2013's A Link Between Worlds to get your typical set-up of unlockable dungeons, Sage collecting, and puzzles with clearly-designed solutions...
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News Using GameChat Will Actually Boost Pragmata's Performance On Switch 2
But why?
If you've played Pragmata on the Switch 2, then you'll know by now that it's a pretty solid port from Capcom. Visuals look nice, it performs well, and it's just a damn good game through and through. But what if you could push the performance even further? Well, as demonstrated by the chaps over at Digital Foundry, you can, and it's all...
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News "That's Amazing!" - Final Fantasy Creator Approves Of FF6 Video Created By AI
Update: Now he's messing with it himself
We don't know about you, but we're normally pretty good at spotting generative AI videos; mainly because they look like absolute crap. With this in mind, it feels particularly disappointing whenever we see someone we admire seemingly approve of AI-generated slop – even if it's just a brief, throwaway...
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Rumour Watch Out PS2, Switch May Soon Get A Big Boost In India
A fresh launch may be imminent
When Nintendo released its latest financial data, a lot of people were understandably focused on the news that the Switch 2 would soon be getting a price hike in the west. But one little nugget that fell under the radar was the fact that the original Switch is getting closer and closer to the lifetime sales of the PS2...
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News Marvel Cosmic Invasion DLC Adds Two New Fighters Today
With another wave incoming
We assumed that Marvel Cosmic Invasion might land some DLC at some point, and what do you know, here it is! Dotemu and Tribute Games have today released a surprise expansion for the superhero beat 'em up, adding two new fighters to the roster. Priced at $3.99, the DLC adds both Scott Summers' Cyclops and Ben Grimm's The...
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News It's Official, Nintendo Is Heading To Gamescom This Year
But what will it have to show?
After putting together a staggering on-floor presence last year, Nintendo has announced that it'll be returning to Cologne this summer for Gamescom 2026. The news was shared by the Nintendo DE X account, confirming that the company will be in attendance throughout the whole event from 26th - 30th August. Naturally,...
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News No Gravity Games Is Giving Away 6 Free Switch Games This Month
Bring on the freebies
It may not be the Christmas Holidays yet, but No Gravity Games is back with a fresh line-up of daily free Switch games. The 'Pixel Chaos Giveaway' gets underway tomorrow (19th May) and will be sticking around until 24th May, with one No Gravity Games-published title going for free every 24 hours. Just like the annual...
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UK Charts Indiana Jones Commences His Great Circular Crusade On Switch 2
But Tomodachi Life claims the top spot
Good morning, everyone! It's a new week, which means it's time to see what's going on in the world of boxed game sales in the UK. Indiana Jones and the Great Circle launched on the Switch 2, and so finds itself at number 2 in the top 40. Platform split indicates that the new release vastly outsold other...
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Review Coffee Talk Tokyo (Switch) - An Enjoyable, Bittersweet Third Blend
A caffeine dream
When I was a teenager, I landed my first-ever job as a barista at a busy chain coffee shop in the heart of New York. When I didn’t have my nose in the books at school, I’d spend hours making all manner of drinks for the city’s thirsty clientele. It was daunting work — customers expected to get their drinks fast, and the...
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Feature How Did Resident Evil's Tyrant Become Mr. X? I Decided To Investigate
Time Extension "I think Mr. X was in the very early version of the in-game text."
Last year, while covering a Resident Evil-related story, I received a comment on the site that opened my eyes to a strange mystery in the Resident Evil fanbase I had never really thought about much before: the origin of "Mr. X", the official nickname for the T-00, from Resident Evil...
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News Namco's Caught The Suika Game Fever In This Upcoming Puzzler
Can you dig (dug) it?
Suika Game took the world by storm when it first launched back in 2021. The simple gameplay loop of matching pieces of fruit to make bigger fruits has spawned a fair few clones in the years since, and now, Namco's getting in on the hype. Developer BeXide has announced that it is teaming up with Bandai Namco on Namco Legendary...
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Sunday17th May 2026
Poll So, Will You Be Getting Yoshi And The Mysterious Book For Switch 2?
Go on, tell us
Yoshi is just days away from returning in the new Switch 2 exclusive Yoshi and the Mysterious Book. After all of the news, previews and other information and footage surfacing online, we're wondering who will be checking it out on release. If you haven't already taken a look at our preview here on Nintendo Life, below is a brief...
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News Hamster Wants To Release Hundreds Of Games For Its Console Archives Series
"We feel like 800 titles should just be a point we pass"
Hamster Corporation launched its new retro series Console Archives for the Switch 2 earlier this year, and it apparently wants this library to be even bigger than its Arcade Archives collection. During a chat with Famitsu recently, Hamster's
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News More Nintendo LEGO Sets Are Being Retired Soon
Including Mario, Mario Kart and Animal Crossing sets
Following the news LEGO would be retiring its first Legend of Zelda set earlier this week, it's now been discovered some other Nintendo sets will be discontinued. According to the Lego website's "last change to buy page", sets from the Super Mario, Mario Kart and
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Retro Recap All The Classic Gaming News From The Past Week (May 17th 2026)
Time Extension SN Operator! Zelda! 3DS! Return To Blacktooth!
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. Quarter-Century Of Online Gaming History Vanishes As Digital Press Forum Goes Dark: Digital Press was one of the earliest sites to...
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Poll Box Art Brawl: Duel - Galactic Pinball
Seeing red
It's time for yet another edition of Box Art Brawl, and we're going virtual. Before we strap a plastic peripheral to our faces, however, let's take a look at last week's showdown, where a trio of covers for Bubsy in Claws Encounters of the Furred Kind went head-to-head. Despite some close competition from Japan, it was the North American...
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Issue #36 - May 2026
Welcome back, lovely people, for another trip to the Nintendo Life Mailbox. Got something you want to get off your chest in our monthly letters page feature? We're ready and waiting to read about your game-related ponderings. Each month, we’ll highlight a Star Letter, the writer of which will receive a month’s subscription...
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Saturday16th May 2026
Guide Best Indiana Jones Games, Ranked - Switch And Nintendo Platforms
Fortune and glory, kid
Updated with Indiana Jones and the Great Circle. Enjoy! Indiana Jones returned to cinemas in 2023 for one final crack of the whip. While rewatching the movies and whistling that John Williams theme awaiting Harrison Ford's return in The Dial of Destiny, we found ourselves looking back over Indy's video game library - and the...
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Joys and Cons
Canadian peripherals company Dbrand has built its brand around an irreverent, sarcastic social media presence that's landed it in hot water on several occasions. But despite multiple missteps and apologies in recent years, it's still producing quality skins and accessories for consumer tech - and still raising eyebrows with its...
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News Sonic The Hedgehog 4 Movie Officially Wraps Filming
Racing into cinemas next year
The fourth Sonic the Hedgehog movie has reached another significant milestone in its production cycle this week. Director Jeff Fowler has revealed filming has now officially wrapped, with Sonic and the rest of his crew scheduled to return to theatres on 19th March 2027. To celebrate this special moment, Fowler shared...
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News Jakks Pacific Is Expanding Its Super Mario Galaxy Movie Toy Line
Starting with 'Chomping Wonder Bowser Jr.'
Toy maker Jakks Pacific has already released multiple products for the Super Mario Galaxy Movie, and this week it has announced more are on the way. The next product rollout will begin with the pre-sale of the Chomping Wonder Bowser Jr. feature figure, which will be available to pre-order on 15th May 2026...
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News Elden Ring And The Duskbloods Still "Expected" To Release On Switch 2 In 2026
Another update from Kadokawa
Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition and The Duskbloods are meant to be arriving on the Switch 2 this year, and we've now got another update. FromSoftware's parent company, Kadokawa, has released its latest earnings report this week, and the plan remains unchanged - both of these games are still expected to release in 2026...
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News Thanks For The Memories! Analogue 3D Just Got Its Most Significant Update Yet
Time Extension "Our signature save-state system"
Fresh on the heels of last week's firmware update, Analogue has now updated its Analogue 3D console with perhaps the most important feature yet: save states. The 'Memories' feature was first introduced on the Analogue Pocket and adds support for save states across the N64's
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Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (16th May)
What treasures await?
Ahoy! You've made it to the weekend; give yourself a pat on the back. It's been a little quieter this week after Nintendo's recent financial report and Star Fox announcement, but there are still a few things worth highlighting. First up, a new limited 'Choose Your Game' Switch 2 bundle was announced for the US, which should...
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Video IO Interactive Chats With The Star Of Its New Game '007 First Light'
The name's Gibson. Patrick Gibson.
IO Interactive's marketing of 007 First Light is now in full swing ahead of Bond's anticipated return on other platforms later this month. To help build some excitement, the studio is now showcasing its "amazing" ensemble cast, and it's got this underway with a brief chat with Irish actor Patrick Gibson - aka the...
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