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Round Up Everything Announced At The Game Awards 2023 - All Switch Game Reveals & Trailers
The "World Premieres" are back
That's it, folks. Another year, another Game Awards ceremony has come and gone. And what a night, hey? It was a pretty good night for Nintendo at The Game Awards 2023, with Super Mario Bros. Wonder taking home Best Family Game, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom winning Best Action / Adventure, and Pikmin 4...
Talking Point What's Next For The Super Smash Bros. Series?
Smashing expectations
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is celebrating its 5th anniversary today, 7th December 2023, and we're publishing a handful of pieces to celebrate. Here, we'll be discussing the future of the Smash series — what's next? Is there even a next? And where do we think Sakurai will be involved? It's hard to believe that Super Smash...
Feature The Best Smash Bros. Ultimate Character Trailers, Ranked By You
Who is the winner?
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is celebrating its 5th anniversary today, 7th December 2023, and we're publishing a handful of pieces to celebrate this gargantuan fighter's birthday. First up, we asked you to vote for your favourite Smash Ultimate character reveal trailers... Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is a phenomenal game; of that,...
Round Up Wholesome Snack Indie Game Showcase 2023 - Every Switch Announcement & Trailer
All seven Nintendo Switch games featured
Wholesome Games brings its bite-sized indie game showcase to The Game Awards 2023 with Wholesome Snack. The 30-minute presentation returns from last year and brings us a plethora of cute, cuddly, and cosy titles coming to multiple platforms. A handful of these games are coming to Switch, so we wanted to...
Round Up Every Switch Announcement At Day Of The Devs - The Game Awards 2023 Edition
A handful of indies to look forward to in 2024
Geoff Keighley's The Game Awards kick off on 7th/8th December but the celebrations have got underway early this year. Today, the Day of the Devs Digital Showcase popped up to reveal a handful of indie goodies that will be coming our way soon enough and a few of them are even coming to Switch! Yes,...
Talking Point What Are The Worst Parts Of Your Favourite Games?
Ugly ducklings
When we talk about some of our favourite games of all time, it's natural to focus solely on the positives. After all, we love them for a reason, right? Yet no game is perfect. If there's one thing we can agree on, it's probably that. Even the very best of the best are likely to have something that doesn't look or feel quite right,...
Hands On Atari 50 Gets Even Better With Adventure II, Warbirds, And More
Home-brewing a winner
Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration was already a remarkably comprehensive package when it launched back in 2022, boasting over 100 games from Atari's history from its humble arcade beginnings to the ill-fated Jaguar console. Seemingly not content to leave it as it is, however, developer Digital Eclipse has launched the...
Soapbox 20 Years Later, Why Do We Still Not Have A New Sonic Battle?
Bare Knuckles
Soapbox features enable our individual writers and contributors to voice their opinions on hot topics and random stuff they've been chewing over. Today, on the 20th anniversary of Sonic's last fighting game, Paul looks back and wonders why Sonic hasn't in two decades... In the early- to mid-2000s, Nintendo handhelds were home to many...
Poll What Is Your Favourite Character Reveal Trailer For Super Smash Bros. Ultimate?
Get hyped
Believe it or not, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is going to be five years old this week - on Thursday 7th December, to be exact! Since its launch, which was already packed to the rafters with content, the game has been updated with free content and paid DLC via the Fighter Pass Volumes 1 and 2, which added a boatload of brand-new characters...
Feature Nintendo eShop Selects - November 2023
Our picks for the best eShop games in November!
2023 is almost over, and it's time to start talking about "that" season. Although lots of us have already been doing that... More importantly, it's eShop Selects time here at Nintendo Life, and before the Holidays approach, we want to give you some ideas on some of the hidden gems that arrived on the...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (December 2nd)
I am the night!
Well, it's the weekend once again. Crikey, we just keep getting them, don't we? It's time to kick back with some games, but before we dive into what we're playing this weekend, let's recap some of the week's biggest stories. First up, the delightful F-Zero 99 has added a 'Classic Race' function to the game, which no doubt will have...
Soapbox Zelda II: The Adventure Of Link Taught Me The Value Of Perseverance
And save states
Originally published back in February 2021 as part of our Legend of Zelda 35th anniversary celebration series, we're republishing this feature in honour of Zelda II: The Adventure of Link's 35th birthday (in North America — in Japan it launched in January 1987 on Famicom Disk System). Here, Gavin looks back at the first sequel in...
Round Up Everything Announced At The Level-5 Vision 2023 November Showcase
Release windows for Inazuma, Fantasy Life, Layton and more
Level-5 is back with its second-ever Vision Showcase, providing more information on each of its five upcoming games that will be heading our way over the next few years. The games were the same that we saw in the studio's March showcase, though the focus this time around was to provide...
Talking Point Would You Like To See More Streaming Media Apps On 'Switch 2'?
Jack of all trades
One of the Switch's greatest strengths is that it knows exactly what it is. You've got a small handful of streaming apps, sure, but there's no denying that Nintendo Switch is a game console, through and through. Could its eventual successor be more, though? Back in 2013 when Microsoft revealed the Xbox One, the company was widely...
Talking Point Would You Like To See A Professor Layton Collection On Switch?
A true gentleman never gives up on a dream
Somehow, it has been 15 years since Professor Layton and the Lost Future (or 'the Unwound Future', depending on your region) made its debut in Japan. As with every entry in the mainline series to date, it took another couple of years until the third entry received a Western release, but when it finally did,...
Soapbox Ocarina Of Time's Deku Tree Dungeon Is Still My All-Time Top Gaming Moment
Oh my Gohma
November 21st, 2023 marked the 25th anniversary of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time's Japanese launch. To celebrate this historic Hyrulean occasion, we're running articles throughout the week dedicated to the game, our memories, and its legacy. In this final feature, we're closing with an opener as Jim explains why the game's first...
Feature Why I Still Love My Wii U
Sticking up for Nintendo's much-maligned console
This feature is taken from The Console Chronicles, an upcoming book that we're working on in conjunction with Lost in Cult. If you like what you see, you can pre-order a copy using the link below. <products id="24929"> I began eighth grade in September 2014. After my first day of classes, I...
Soapbox Ganondorf's Villainous Intro In Ocarina Of Time Is One Of Gaming's Best
Less is more
November 21st, 2023 marked the 25th anniversary of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time's Japanese launch. To celebrate this historic Hyrulean occasion, we're running articles throughout the week dedicated to the game, our memories, and its legacy. Today, Ollie recalls how Ganondorf's mysterious introduction is one of the very best in...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (November 25th)
Deals or no deals?
The weekend has finally rolled around and it is time to kick back with a spot of the ol' gaming. Before we get to that, though, let's have a quick look at some of the highlights from the world of Nintendo this week. There have been two overarching themes in the last seven days: offers and ocarinas. In the former camp, we have...
Feature Zelda: Ocarina Of Time - Every Ocarina Song, Ranked From 'Worst' To Best
Spoti-Fi
November 21st, 2023 marked the 25th anniversary of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time's Japanese launch. To celebrate this historic Hyrulean occasion, we are running articles throughout the week dedicated to the game, our memories, and its legacy. Today, we're ranking the titular instrument's choons... Here's a spicy take for you: The...
Soapbox Losing Control - Why Zelda’s ReDead Strike Fear Into Our Souls
ReDead and (not) loving it
November 21st, 2023 marked the 25th anniversary of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time's Japanese launch. To mark this historic Hyrulean occasion, we're running articles throughout the week dedicated to the game, our memories, and its legacy. Today, Alana wants to talk about the ReDead, the Zelda series' scariest...
Soapbox Ocarina Of Time's Water Temple Was Tough, But It Doesn't Deserve Its Reputation
Blue weighed shoes
November 21st, 2023 marked the 25th anniversary of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time's Japanese launch. To mark this historic Hyrulean occasion, we're running articles throughout the week dedicated to the game, our memories, and its legacy. Today, Jim looks back on one of the series' most notorious temples... The Legend of...
Poll What Review Score Would You Give Super Mario RPG?
The Next Geno-ration
Last week, 16-bit classic Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars returned to a Nintendo console in glorious form in a Switch remake that ditched the subtitle and added a shiny coat of paint and a few mod-cons in a sensitive update that overhauls the original for a modern audience while preserving the essence of its...
Poll Which Of Rare's Classic N64 Games Would You Like To See On Switch Online?
Got GoldenEye, bagged Banjo, and JFG's incoming - dare we dream of more?
Update: Well, there's a turn-up for the books. Nintendo has announced that Jet Force Gemini is coming to the Switch Online Expansion Pack in December. We've got to say, of all Rare's N64 games, we didn't fancy this one's chances — as you'll see below — but we're very happy...
Talking Point Going Home - Ocarina Of Time's Best Locales
Navi-gate the world
November 21st, 2023 marks the 25th anniversary of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time's Japanese launch. To mark this historic Hyrulean occasion, we'll be running articles throughout the week dedicated to the game, our memories, and its legacy. Today, we're looking at some of our favourite locations in Ocarina of Time's...
Talking Point Does Zelda: Ocarina Of Time Need A Full Remake?
Names mean almost everything
November 21st, 2023 marks the 25th anniversary of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time's Japanese launch. To mark this historic Hyrulean occasion, we'll be running articles throughout the week dedicated to the game, our memories, and its legacy. Today, Gavin ponders the pros and cons of remaking The Citizen Kane of...
Soapbox Zelda: Ocarina Of Time's Kokiri Forest Rivals World 1-1 As A Perfect Intro
Move it, Mido
November 21st, 2023 marks the 25th anniversary of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time's Japanese launch. To mark this historic Hyrulean occasion, we'll be running articles throughout the week dedicated to the game, our memories, and its legacy. Today, Ollie sings the praises of Ocarina of Time's mystical opening location, Kokiri...
Soapbox 20 Years On, It's About Time These Pokémon Games Got Switch Remasters
Gotta snag em’ all
Soapbox features enable our individual writers and contributors to voice their opinions on hot topics and random stuff they've been chewing over. Today, ahead of its 20th anniversary on 21st November, Nathanial looks back on a Pokémon region that's been pretty much ignored for two decades... A common mislabelling seen online...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (November 18th)
We detect... lots of games
Well folks, it's the weekend once again, so it's time to kick back, relax, and enjoy some games. As per the norm, however, let's just take a look back on what's been going on this week, shall we? First up, Nintendo has launched its much-anticipated Black Friday sale in Europe, and we've highlighted a whole bunch of games...
Hands On KarmaZoo's Sweet Shape-Shifting Platforming Is All About Sharing The Love
We all need somebody to Lion
We didn't really know what to make of KarmaZoo when it was first revealed in this year's Wholesome Direct. The co-op platformer from Devolver Digital and Pastagames looked sweet, for sure, but pretty pixel-art platforming is hardly a rare species in the jungle that is the Switch eShop. What was going to be the hook to...
Round Up Everything Announced In The November 2023 Nintendo Indie World Showcase
All 18 games and trailers from the November 14th presentation
Nintendo delivered its latest Indie World Showcase today (Tue 14th November 2023), a 20-minute presentation of games from independent developers coming to Switch soon, with 'soon' being 'today' in some cases! Below you'll find the video of the full Indie World Showcase November 2023...
Poll Do You Think We'll See Hollow Knight: Silksong This Year?
It's too big for an Indie World, surely
With every new video game announcement showcase — whether from Nintendo, Sony, Microsoft, or even a more broad presentation — you'll probably hear loud calls clamouring for a certain insect-starring Metroidvania sequel. Tomorrow's Indie World has returned those same calls, but we need to be honest with...
Talking Point Which Zelda Game Should Be Adapted For The Movie?
Dost thou sense it?
Welp, Nintendo and Sony are already in development on a live-action Legend of Zelda movie and our brains are buzzin’. The announcement was, unsurprisingly, light on the details Zelda-heads are most interested in learning about, which has only made skepticism and speculation more rampant. Who is going to play Link? Will he talk?
Soapbox Six Months Later, Tears Of The Kingdom's Sense Of Wonder Is Still Unmatched
Hook(shot), line and sinker
Soapbox features enable our individual writers and contributors to voice their opinions on hot topics and random stuff they've been chewing over. Today, Jim celebrates six months of Tears of the Kingdom by flying back into Link's latest... The launch of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom was such a momentous...
Soapbox Fortnite OG Reminds Me For The First Time In Years That I’m Playing A Battle Royale
Who says you can’t go home again?
Soapbox features enable our individual writers and contributors to voice their opinions on hot topics and random stuff they've been chewing over. Today, Ethan thanks the driver of the time-travelling Battle Bus... Back in 2018, a rallying cry echoed throughout the Nintendo Switch community. It was just three...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (November 11th)
Heading back to Hyrule
Ready for a spot of weekend gaming? Us too. Welcome back to another edition of What Are You Playing! Before we dive into our screen plans, let's have a look back at what happened this week in the world of news. This week has been all about da movies as Nintendo announced that it is working on a live-action Zelda film,...
Talking Point If 'Switch 2' Is Backwards Compatible, What Will You Do With Your Switch?
Destined to gather dust?
As we approach 2024, we're naturally getting increasingly keen to learn more about Nintendo's next major piece of hardware, affectionately dubbed the 'Switch 2', for now. After all, although the current line-up of upcoming Switch games is certainly nothing to sneer at, there's no denying that Nintendo is leaning heavily on...
A Link to the Cast
Well, there it is. Nintendo has announced that not only is a Legend of Zelda movie a possibility, but it's happening. Shigeru Miyamoto himself took to Twitter to share this news, stating that producer Avi Arad and director Wes Ball are already attached and it will be co-financed by Sony (a fact that we are still wrapping our heads...
Guide Best Nintendo Switch Detective Games
Grab your trilby and trench coat
Updated with the world's greatest detective's newest adventure on Switch, Murder On The Orient Express, along with our favourite coffee-loving yellow mouse, Detective Pikachu Returns! Everyone loves a good mystery, and even more so if they're the one who gets to solve it. The detective genre has evolved a great...
Poll What Review Score Would You Give WarioWare: Move It?
Get a move on
Last week, WarioWare: Move It! brought Mario's #2 nemesis back to Switch for another round of microgame goodness, this time returning to the waggle-filled joys of the Wii entry, WarioWare Smooth Moves. Our resident reviewer extraordinaire, PJ O'Reilly, awarded it 8/10 in his review, saying this entry is "as daft and colourful as...
Feature Hearthstone, Magic & Mario - The Many And Varied Influences Behind 'Wild Country'
"We looked to take a page out of Nintendo’s book"
Revealed at Gamescom back in August and coming to Switch (and Steam) in 2024, Wild Country is described as "a cozy-competitive card game with city-building elements" by its developer, Lost Native. The game involves constructing buildings for the critters of Big Sky County while collecting cards...
Feature Nintendo eShop Selects - October 2023
Our favourite Switch eShop games in October
The fireworks have started. The spooks are over. We're approaching winter. And... it's eShop Selects. We're in November and closing in on the end of 2023, but while you sit around all wrapped up warm watching the fireworks for Bonfire Night (in the UK at least), why not look at the best the Switch eShop...
Feature Best Metal Gear Games, Ranked - Switch And Nintendo Systems
As ranked by you
Metal Gear..?! The Metal Gear franchise stands as one of the most iconic and influential of all time, largely thanks to its indulgent storylines and original gameplay mechanics from series creator Hideo Kojima. It's been a long time coming, but now that Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1 is out on Switch, Nintendo fans new...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (November 4th)
Gotta go play
The weekend is here once again, so it's time to find out what games we're all planning on diving into over the next couple of days. Before we do so, however, let's take a look back at what's been going on this week... First up, Toby Fox shared another tantalising update on the status of Deltarune, which continues to intrigue. We also...
Talking Point Nintendo's Still Making Them, So What amiibo Do You Still Want To See?
Woah-oh-oh Geno-o
Today saw the launch of the long-time-coming Princess Zelda and Ganondaddydorf amiibo for Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. Did you get them? Against his better judgement, this writer caved and pre-ordered both. How else are you going to get those absolutely vital paraglider fabric unlocks in TOTK, eh? Yes, the toys-to-life craze may...
Hands On Bluey: The Videogame, In Real Life
"Magic claw has no children. His days are free and easy."
Parents around the world rejoiced when Bluey: The Videogame was announced by Outright Games back in September, and last week, we were invited to BBC Studios in London to go hands-on with the final build of the game on Switch ahead of its launch later this month. The insanely popular show has...
Talking Point Which Old Track Do You Wish Had Made It Into Mario Kart 8 Deluxe?
Short circuit
The contents of the sixth and final DLC wave for the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Booster Course Pass brings an end to an impressive run of new track releases for the Switch title. Come November 9th, 2023, a total of 48 additional courses will be available to owners of the Booster Course Pack, either via an individual DLC purchase or Nintendo...
Hands On Super Mario RPG Is The Most Faithful Remake We've Ever Played
A legendary star
Take a look at any Best Super NES RPG list and you’ll see a veritable bounty of genre favourites. Chrono Trigger. Final Fantasy VI. EarthBound. Terranigma. Dragon Quest V. The fact that Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars
Exclusive Gorgeous New 'Snufkin: Melody Of Moominvalley' Trailer Confirms Switch Release
Coming next year, we speak to developer Hyper Games
First revealed in March last year, at the time we hoped that the nebulous phrase "PC and consoles" included our favourite Nintendo system, and today we can exclusively confirm that, yes, musical adventure Snufkin: Melody of Moominvalley is coming to Switch in Q1 2024 (alongside all those other...
Talking Point "This Is Only The Beginning" - What Should Konami Do With Metal Gear Next?
New games can bloom on the battlefield
After what has most certainly felt like an eternity for many of us, five of the mainline Metal Gear games are now available to Nintendo fans on the Switch via Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1. While it's perhaps not the most pristine package that we were hoping for, it's nevertheless a solid (ha!)...
