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News Pokémon Legends: Z-A Ranked Battle "Special Season" Begins Today With New Rules & Rewards
It's Shard out here
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Nintendo Download 12th March (North America)
Starship Troopers! WWE! MLB!
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ICYMI Nintendo's Dishing Out Mario Galaxy Movie Digital Collectible Cards
Nabbit before it's gone
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News Yoshi And The Mysterious Book's Switch 2 Box Art Is Suitably Adorable
Mlem
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News PEGI Targets Loot Boxes With Its New Overhauled Ratings System
No more 3+ EA Sports games
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TodayThu, 12th Mar 2026
Heart's not in it
Accessory manufacturer Anbernic is perhaps best known for its work in the retro handheld space, pumping out new emulation devices at a rate I’ve frankly struggled to keep up with. Rarely does it branch out into the realm of controllers, but when it does, it’s safe to say that the results are about as mixed as you can get. Its...
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News Pokémon Legends: Z-A Ranked Battle "Special Season" Begins Today With New Rules & Rewards
It's Shard out here
Pokémon Legends: Z-A's next Ranked Battle event begins today (12th March), and this one is a little different to those which have come before. You see, Season 8 is a "Special Season". What does that mean, exactly? Well, this Special Season has its own unique ruleset and rewards, the latter of which will see you loading up on...
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Nintendo Download 12th March (North America)
Starship Troopers! WWE! MLB!
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! Switch eShop - Highlights: WWE 2K26 (2K Games, 6th Mar) - The show...
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ICYMI Nintendo's Dishing Out Mario Galaxy Movie Digital Collectible Cards
Nabbit before it's gone
Right at the end of Nintendo's Super Mario Galaxy Movie Direct, Miyamoto announced that the film's marketing would be stepping up a gear in the run-up to release, with daily drops on the Nintendo Today! app in the shape of collectible cards. These digital collectibles can be picked up every day by simply logging into the app...
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News Yoshi And The Mysterious Book's Switch 2 Box Art Is Suitably Adorable
Mlem
Nintendo surprised us all earlier this week with an out-of-the-blue Yoshi and the Mysterious Book release date trailer. We now know that we only have to wait until 21st May to get our hands on this adorable little platformer, and today, we've got a peek at the Switch 2 box art. As you'd expect, it's very cute. The cover puts Yoshi centre stage...
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News PEGI Targets Loot Boxes With Its New Overhauled Ratings System
No more 3+ EA Sports games
The Pan European Game Information (or PEGI for short) ratings system is officially getting a massive overhaul in an effort to target microtransactions, loot boxes, and mechanics that reward logging in for daily quests. It'll no doubt prove a huge blow to the likes of EA, which puts a lot of emphasis on it's 'Ultimate...
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Japanese Charts Pokémon Pokopia Gets Off To An Astonishing Start
Talk about Tangrowth
The latest Japanese Charts data is in courtesy of Famitsu, and Pokémon Pokopia has gotten off to a roaring start in the region with a total of 541,371 physical copies sold. The Pokémon Company has already confirmed that around 1 million total units were shifted in Japan, so this is a good indication of the physical/digital...
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News Former Overwatch Director Breaks Silence About Sudden Departure From Blizzard
"I literally thought I'd retire from the place"
Before Blizzard's free-to-play multiplayer shooter Overwatch 2 arrived on the scene, there was the original paid experience led by game director (and fan favourite) Jeff Kaplan. You might recall how Kaplan made an abrupt exit from the company behind Diablo and
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News Tetris 99 Celebrates MAR10 Day With Super Mario Galaxy Cup, Unlock A Special Theme
Just in time for the movie!
Super Mario is currently celebrating his 40th anniversary, and one other announcement for MAR10 Day this week is a new Tetris 99 Maximus Cup and Grand Prix. As highlighted in the MAR10 Day celebrations on Nintendo UK's website, this new Grand Prix will take place next month between 3rd April 2026 and 7th April 2026, and...
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News Fortnite's 'Save The World' Mode Is Going Free-To-Play, And It's Coming To Switch 2
Save the world next month
Although Fortnite made a name for itself as a battle royale, it began life with the PvE action-building co-op campaign experience, Save The World. On 16th April 2026 (aka next month) Epic will be welcoming more players to join this fight as Save the World officially goes "free-to-play". It's also been confirmed the Save...
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News Kirby Air Riders Gets A New Update Today, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Do you like bug fixes?
Kirby Air Riders got a new update towards the end of February, adding support for three more amiibo and making multiple balance adjustments and fixes. As March races ahead, the dev team has rolled out a new update, bumping the game up to Version 1.3.2. As somewhat expected, it irons out all sorts of bugs and also makes...
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News Pokémon Pokopia Sales Surpass 2.2 Million Units Globally In First Four Days
The Switch 2 exclusive is off to a strong start
The relaxing life sim Pokémon Pokopia for the Switch 2 has got off to a roaring start, with The Pokémon Company and Nintendo today announcing global sales of the title have already surpassed 2.2 million units. Pokopia managed to achieve this in just the "first four days" since its launch on 5th...
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YesterdayWed, 11th Mar 2026
Guide Best Super Mario Games Of All Time
From Superfluous to Superlative - every Mario game, ranked
We might be a day late, but hey, who cares — we're always down to celebrate Mario! Yesterday was MAR10, or Mario Day, so we're republishing this list in honour of the plumber. We got some pretty great announcements yesterday too, including some new LEGO and a release date for Yoshi's new...
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News My Nintendo Store Adds A Super Mario 40th Anniversary Reward (North America)
The celebrations don't stop with this pin set
Alongside the MAR10 Day celebrations this year, Nintendo has released a new My Nintendo Reward on its official store in North America. For 600 platinum points, you'll be able to get a Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2 pin that also comes with a 40th anniversary Super Mario Bros. pin. Here's...
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News Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake Receives A New Update, Here Is Everything Included
Some small but welcome improvements
Following an update to Octopath Traveler 0 just days ago, Square Enix has now rolled out an update for Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake. This title originally arrived on the Switch, Switch 2 and other platforms last October and has already received some patches since then. As for this latest one, which bumps it...
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News Yoshi And The Mysterious Book Estimated File Size And Price Seemingly Revealed
Yoshi returns in a new journey this May
Yesterday, as part of the ongoing MAR10 Day celebrations, Nintendo locked in a May release date for the Switch 2 title, Yoshi and the Mysterious Book. This was presented alongside a new trailer, and since then, the official game pages have gone live - revealing the new title's estimated file size as well as...
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Ganon fire
I’ve seen lots of games try to emulate top-down Zelda over the years; some to great success and others, well… not so much. Minishoot’ Adventures - NIntendo Switch 2 Edition falls into the first camp, and although it’s not as grand in scale as your average Hyrulian quest these days, it nevertheless nails the feel of a great Zelda...
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News Chained Echoes Dev Is Filing A Lawsuit Against Physical Distributor
"This decision wasn’t easy"
Physical distributor First Press Games doesn't exactly have the most glowing of reputations these days. One quick Google search will bring up a host of results delving into whether or not the company is effectively scamming its customers. Well, it seems like Chained Echoes developer Matthias Linda has had enough...
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News Pokémon Pokopia's Early Success Causes A Surge In Nintendo's Share Price
It's super eff... oh, you get it
The release of Pokémon Pokopia has seemingly led to a surge in Nintendo's share price following its early critical and commercial success. According to Bloomberg (thanks, VGC), the game being sold out in numerous outlets across the US and UK has caused a bit of a positive uplift amongs
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"It's been an honor voicing Mega Man in Mega Man 11"
After what's felt like a lifetime, Capcom finally confirmed Mega Man: Dual Override, the latest entry in the iconic side-scrolling action series. Scheduled to launch on Switch and Switch 2 in 2027, there's not a whole lot we know about the game at this early stage, but what we do now know is that...
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News The Next Harvest Moon Game, 'Echoes Of Teradea', Has Been Announced For Switch 1 & 2
Moon and Gloom
Surprise, farmers! Natsume has today planted the first seed for its upcoming all-new Harvest Moon game, Echoes of Teradea, confirming that it'll sprout onto both Switch 1 and 2. We don't have a release date just yet, though the dev has shared a fair amount of information about what we can expect from this one, teasing new love...
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News "The Flavour Tends To Get Lost" - Dragon Quest's Yuji Horii On English Translations
"I've come to accept that English is a simple language"
One of our very favourite underrated gems on Switch, PARANORMASIGHT: The Seven Mysteries of Honjo, got a surprise sequel last month with the arrival of The Mermaid's Curse. To celebrate the launch, Famitsu sat down with series director Takanari Ishiyama and Dragon Quest creator Yuji Horii (the...
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News Capcom's Demo For Its New IP 'Pragmata' Has Now Hit Two Million Downloads
"Millions of people are excited for our game"
Capcom's new IP Pragmata got a demo not long ago and it seems the word about it is spreading. Following the downloads for this 'Sketchbook' trial reaching one million combined downloads across all platforms last month, we've now got an update. The demo has now hit a whopping two million downloads, and...
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News Fashion Dreamer For Switch Shutting Down Online Mode Next Week
"Thank you for playing Fashion Dreamer"
Marvelous has issued a reminder today that it will be ending support for the Online Mode in Fashion Dreamer next week. The title was originally released for the Switch in 2023. Although this mode is coming to an end, the Solo-Play Mode will continue to be available after this date. There'll also be some...
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News New Scott Pilgrim EX Update Arrives On Switch 1 & 2, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Edgar Wright-ing the Edgar Wrongs
It has been a little over a week since Scott Pilgrim EX arrived on Switch 1 and 2, and today, Tribute Games has released its first proper update to tackle some of the post-launch issues. The 'Update 1' patch — as it is titled on Steam — targets all sorts of progression blockers, softlocks and online multiplayer...
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Time Extension "Pretty much everything done on Daggerfall was a negative lesson in what not to do"
There are very few developers around who can claim to have as much insight into Bethesda's history as Bruce Nesmith. Arriving from the Dungeons & Dragons publisher TSR in the mid-90s, Nesmith has had two separate tenures at the RPG giant (1995-1998, 2004-2021), the...
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Tuesday10th Mar 2026
News Nintendo Expands Switch Online's Virtual Boy And GBA Library With Three More Titles
Update: MAR10 Day is here!
Ahead of the 10th March 2026 (aka Mario Day), Nintendo has announced it will be expanding the Switch Online + Expansion Pack service for the Switch and Switch 2. These three titles arriving on Mario Day include two Virtual Boy games and one Game Boy Advance title, with all of these titles requiring users to have access to...
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News Yoshi And The Mysterious Book Lands Switch 2 Release Date
Like it? You'll Glubbit!
Nintendo is keeping the MAR10 Day announcements going, as it has just revealed the Switch 2 release date for Yoshi and the Mysterious Book. The delightful dino's upcoming platformer will arrive on Switch 2 on 21st May. And what do you know, there's even a new trailer to boot! Revealed first through the Nintendo Today! app,...
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Guide Every Nintendo Switch Online Virtual Boy Game Ranked
All the VB games on NSO
Updated with Mario Clash and Mario's Tennis, both coming to NSO on 10th March. Enjoy! Of all of Nintendo's consoles, the Virtual Boy is one of the most fascinating due to being a rare hardware flop in the company's storied history. It might be the worst-selling Nintendo system ever (and it never even launched in Europe),...
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News Mario Is Finally Getting A Proper Lego Minifigure In 2027
Along with some new sets
Who wants more MAR10 news, specifically more Lego news? Nintendo and Lego have announced that we're getting some brand new Mario sets in 2027. But the big news here is that at last, we're getting a proper Mario minifigure. We've been stuck with the chunky guy for such a long time we never thought this would actually happen...
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News New Survival Game 'Pickmon' Is Just Asking To Be Sued Into Oblivion
Come on now
A new survival game has been announced for Steam, with its trailer indicating a potential future launch on the Switch and PS5. Here's the thing, though... if you thought Palworld took a lot of inspiration from Pokémon, this one takes it to the next level. Titled Pickmon and developed by PocketGame (strewth, even the dev name is similar...
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"I'm ready for my close-up"
Though survival horror games like Resident Evil and Silent Hill have always taken up most of the spotlight for the genre, lesser known franchises such as Fatal Frame have quietly provided some excellent horror experiences for those willing to go a bit off the beaten path. Fatal Frame traces its roots back to the...
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News Super Mario Bros. Wonder - Switch 2 Edition Gets A New Overview Trailer
All the multiplayer
If you were hoping for some fun little reveals or announcements for MAR10 Day, well, this is something, we guess... A new overview trailer for Super Mario Bros. Wonder - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Meetup in Bellabel Park has been released, providing information on what you can expect when it launches on 26th March 2026. It's...
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Random Mario Wonder's New Switch 2 Trailer Is Hiding A Crossover Cameo
Close to you?
Today's overview trailer for the catchily-titled Super Mario Bros. Wonder - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Meetup In Bellabel Park gave us a closer look at all of the newbies coming to the base game, but while our eyes were distracted by new game modes, characters, and boss fights, we almost missed a crossover cameo hiding in the...
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News Capcom Wants To Know Your Thoughts About Resident Evil Requiem
Tell 'em how you feel in this survey
Following the launch of Resident Evil Requiem last month, Capcom is now seeking user feedback about this title. If you want to let Capcom know how you feel, you can participate in its latest survey between now and 26th March 2026. It's got the usual questions asking about your history with the series, how you...
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News 18+ Lego Mario Kart Set Starring Luigi Is Now Available For Pre-Order
Wahoooo!
Okay, so the MAR10 Day floodgates have started to open now. A new Luigi-themed Lego set is now available for pre-order on the official store as Nintendo and Lego lift the lid following a brief tease earlier this year. Mario Kart - Luigi & Mach 8 is priced at £159.99 and is designed to go alongside the existing set starring Mario himself...
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Talking Point Are You Tired Of The Talking Flower Yet?
Pass me the weed killer
It's that time of the year again when we Brits squint at our DAY / MONTH / YEAR calendar formation and try to see the 'MAR10' hidden inside. Yes, MAR10 Day is once again here, and it's a particularly noteworthy one this time, being the 10th year that Nintendo has marked the occasion and the series' 40th anniversary...
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News Resident Evil Requiem Story Expansion Is Now In Development
Plus photo mode and bonus 'minigame'
Resident Evil Requiem director Koshi Nakanishi has confirmed that a story expansion for the game is now in the works. Speaking via a newly-released video on social media, Nakanishi-san thanked players for their support of Requiem after its recent release. He then went on to confirm that a photo mode is on its...
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Round Up The Reviews Are In For Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection
Here's what the critics had to say
Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection is almost here, and the reviews have now officially gone live. If you haven't already seen our own review here on Nintendo Life, we've given this latest entry in the series eight out of ten stars. While there are some performance wobbles, it's likely to keep hunters...
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News Nightdive's 'SiN Reloaded' Remaster Is Heading To Switch 1 & 2 This Year
Hard Corps
After an incredibly lengthy delay, Nightdive Studio's SiN Reloaded is finally making its way to consoles, including the Switch and Switch 2, later this year. Built from the original 1998 classic from developer Ritual Entertainment, SiN Reloaded will feature enhanced visuals and performance along with a more modernised control scheme. The...
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News Open-World Survival 'Smalland: Survive The Wilds' Announced For Switch 2
Arriving Spring 2026
The open-world survival game Smalland: Survive the Wilds, which was compared to Grounded when it was originally revealed, will be making its way to the Switch 2 in Spring 2026. This version promises to include all of the "post-launch updates already released on other platforms" as players step into the role of the "Smallfolk" -...
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News Celebrate Mario Day With The Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury Soundtrack
"Get in the MAR10 Day mood"
As part of this year's MAR10 Day celebrations, Nintendo's music app for Switch Online subscribers has today added the Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury soundtrack. This title was released on the Switch in 2021 and more recently received a free Switch 2 update. The album includes 106 tracks in total and has a runtime...
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Monday9th Mar 2026
News Nintendo "Cagey" About Letting Games On Switch 2, Wants To Avoid "Slop Fest"
Well, good!
If you've been frequenting the eShop on the Switch 2, then you've no doubt noticed that it's altogether a much more pleasant experience when compared to the original Switch. Nintendo has made several moves to improve the eShop, including promoting more well-known games to the top of the discounts page and separating the best-selling...
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UK Charts Pokémon Pokopia 'Undersupplied' At Retail And Falls Short
Requiem for a Nidoqueen
The latest UK Charts data has been released, and while many had perhaps assumed that Pokémon Pokopia would easily nab the top spot, it's actually settled for the silver medal behind Resident Evil Requiem. According to The Game Business' Chris Dring, Pokopia was "seriously undersupplied" at retail, meaning the physical sales...
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News The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Introduces The Voices Of Yoshi, Wart, And The Honey Queen
You will never guess
Today's Super Mario Galaxy Movie Direct gave us one final look at the upcoming movie sequel, which lands in movie theatres on 1st April 2026. And while the trailer didn't give us many new details, it did give us our first look at Wart in-action (after that poster teaser). The trailer up top is a mix of old and new footage,...
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It's a Monstie world
It’s fair to say that, at the time of writing, Capcom is on an absolute roll with Nintendo Switch 2. Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection arrives against that backdrop, but also as a continuation of a franchise spin-off that began as a 3DS exclusive. Nintendo systems have benefited from plenty of Monster Hunter games...
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News Resident Evil Requiem Gets A Small Switch 2 Update, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Saving Grace
Resident Evil Requiem launched in a pretty solid state on Switch 2 a couple of weeks ago now, but that hasn't stopped Capcom from tinkering away with the hybrid version behind the scenes, as it has today received a small patch. The ver. 1.1.1 update is now available on Switch 2, fixing an issue that would prevent game progression and...
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Poll What Review Score Would You Give Pokémon Pokopia?
Has it crafted a space in your heart?
A Pokémon-meets-Minecraft life sim has been at the top of our 'Pokémon spin-offs we'd love to see' list for, well, forever, and last week, TPC finally made it happen. If you have taken one look at any of the Pokémon Pokopia marketing, then you'll know how adorable it is. This is a game that sees you hop into...
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News Octopath Traveler 0's Latest Update Is Now Live On Switch 1 & 2, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Doctor Octopath
Rejoice, Octopathers! Square Enix has released yet another update for Octopath Traveler 0 on Switch 1 and 2, tweaking some mechanics and squashing some bugs along the way. The ver. 1.0.7.0 patch was released at the end of last week (thanks for the heads up, Nintendo Everything), and the main focus seems to have been on making things...
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News Veteran 'WarioWare' Director Goro Abe Has Left Nintendo
Abe has worked on every WarioWare entry since the start
Nintendo has suffered yet another key loss as developer Goro Abe has confirmed he has left the company to become a professor at the Osaka Electro-Communication University, working within its Department of Digital Games. Abe-san was well known for his extensive work on the WarioWare series,...
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