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TodaySat, 9th Apr 2022
Every Nintendo Switch LEGO game, as ranked by you
Updated with Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga. Enjoy! It's perhaps surprising to see just how many games based on a Danish plastic brick system (habitually melded to another juicy licence) have graced Nintendo's hybrid system since launch. Looking back, we've had Switch ports of older Lego games,...
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- Nintendo Switch
- LEGO
- Switch Essentials
- Best Switch Games
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (April 9th)
In a backlog far, far away...
Easter is already just around the corner! Or Egg Day. Whatever you want to call it. Really, it's just an excuse to eat chocolate and play video games, right? Did you check out our Indie Spotlight earlier in the week? Well, we'll give you another chance below. After last week's Zelda bombshell, it's been a bit quieter...
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- Nintendo Switch
- What Are You Playing
- Features
News Save On Pac-Man, Anime Games & More In Bandai Namco's Switch eShop Spring Sale
Huge savings
Following on from Sega's massive spring sale, Bandai Namco is now running one on the Nintendo Switch eShop. There are all sorts of games currently available for cheaper prices. These range from Pac-Man, to anime games like Dragon Ball, Naruto, One Piece and even My Hero Academia. Other series like Taiko no Tatsujin and Digimon are also...
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- Switch eShop
- 3DS
- 3DS eShop
- Sales
News New Screenshots Of Fire Emblem: Three Hopes Surface Online
Here's a look
Koei Tecmo is releasing another Fire Emblem Musou spin-off in June. Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes will be based on the latest mainline entry, Fire Emblem: Three Houses. While we've already seen quite a bit of the game in the lead up to its June release date, the game listing on Amazon Japan apparently features three new...
- Nintendo Switch
- Fire Emblem
- Upcoming Releases
- Japan
News Sonic 2 Movie Speeding Towards $65 Million In Its US Opening Weekend
Expected to outpace the first movie
The Sonic the Hedgehog 2 movie has now officially been released in the US, and the opening weekend is currently on track to be bigger than the blue blur's first film. According to Deadline, the Sonic 2 movie is currently racing towards a $60-$65 million opening across 4,234 theatres within the US. In contrast,...
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- Sonic the Hedgehog
- Movie
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- North America
YesterdayFri, 8th Apr 2022
Guide Best Nintendo Switch Couch Co-Op Games
Teamwork makes the dream work
Updated with Kirby and the Forgotten Land and Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga. Enjoy! While there's a huge variety of gaming experiences available on Switch, there's a good chance that couch co-op games were a big part of the reason you bought Nintendo's hybrid console. After all, the Switch is tailor-made for...
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Guide Best Nintendo Switch Micro SD Cards - Cheapest Memory Cards In 2022
The best deals and prices on SD cards for your Switch
If you're lucky enough to own a Nintendo Switch, Switch Lite or Switch OLED and tend to download most of your games from the Nintendo eShop, you may have realised that you're quickly running out of storage space. A lack of digital storage is one of the Switch's few weaknesses, and the fact that...
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- Storage
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Guide Best Star Wars Games - Every Star Wars Game On Nintendo Systems Ranked
We sort the padawans from the poodoo
Update: LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga has been added to this list. Enjoy! The release of Star Wars Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker may have 'ended' Star Wars as we've known it for the past four-and-a-half decades, but all it really did was tie a bow on the cinematic tales of the Skywalker clan and the...
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- All Time
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Guide Kirby And The Forgotten Land Guide - Walkthrough, Tips And Hints
It's time to paint the town pink!
Hello and welcome to Nintendo Life's Kirby and the Forgotten Land full walkthrough guide! Here we'll be taking you by the squishy pink hand and helping you through each and every level of each and every world in HAL Laboratory's superlative 3D platformer. We'll show you how to get your hands on every Waddle Dee
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News Metroid Dread's Second Free Update Is Now Available, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Boss Rush mode has arrived!
Back in February, Nintendo and MercurySteam announced Metroid Dread for the Switch would be receiving two new updates. The first update adding "Dread" and "Rookie" modes was released on the same day as the announcement and now the second update has finally been released - adding in a Boss Rush Mode. There are also a...
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- Metroid
- Updates
Guide Best Remakes And Remasters On Nintendo Switch
Remake you feel my love
It used to be the case that, if you missed out on a particular game, your only way to catch up was to buy the original console and the original game. Then, thanks to services like the Virtual Console, you could emulate those old games without having to own any old consoles, for much more affordable prices than the ones you...
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- Best Switch Games
News Bandai Namco Has Officially Launched Its New Logo
Take a look
In October last year, Bandai Namco - the Japanese video game publisher responsible for series like Pac-Man, Tekken and Dark Souls - announced it would be changing its company logo. This change was scheduled to come into effect this year, and it's now officially happened as of the beginning of April. The new logo can be seen on the
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Review The House Of The Dead: Remake - Control Issues Gnaw At Sega's Arcade Classic
Stutter like G did
Two years ago, Polish studio Forever Entertainment released an HD remake of Sega Saturn classic Panzer Dragoon. Our review at the time stated that the remake was interesting but flawed, but ultimately concluded that even though it wasn’t perfect, we were glad it at least existed so that more people could at least get a chance to...
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- Switch eShop
Hands On 4K Gamer Pro - A 4K 'Silver Bullet' For Your Nintendo Switch?
Keeping up with the upscalers
The arrival of the PS5 and Xbox Series X has made 4K gaming a reality for millions of players, so it's understandable that many Switch owners are feeling a little left out and are seeking to make the resolution jump as well – despite the fact that Nintendo's console is now five years old. Rumours of a Switch Pro (and...
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- Nintendo Switch
- Hardware
- Accessories
News Sonic The Hedgehog 2 Director Says He's Open To Making A Smash Bros. Movie
"Nothing would make me happier"
Sonic the Hedgehog 2 movie director Jeff Fowler is currently doing the press rounds this week to promote the sequel and as you can probably imagine, he's being asked all sorts of questions about what type of video game movie adaptation he would like to work on next. Speaking to Comicbook.com, Jeff was asked if he...
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- Super Smash Bros
- Movies
- Sonic
Video 'Kirby's Tiny World' Is An Adorable Kirby Picture Book Localised For The First Time
Previously Japan-only
Nintendo surprised us today by dropping a brand new video on their YouTube channel all about Kirby. Given that Kirby and the Forgotten Land is still very fresh in our minds, this makes sense. But this one isn't about Kirby's adventure in a post-apocalyptic world, oh no. It's something much more adorable than that. Titled...
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- Kirby
Gallery Check Out These Stunningly Detailed Handmade Zelda Statues
Worth more than a silver rupee
Fan artists and creators are incredible. The dedication and time they put into making art related to their favourite media is honestly pretty inspiring, and there are some extremely talented people out there that make us a little bit jealous! Now, come on, if you're anything like us, when you first played Zelda:...
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- Zelda
- Legend of Zelda
Random You Can Play SNES Games On A Toaster With This DIY Kit
ToastBound
When we think of custom consoles, the first thing that comes to mind is custom plates, portable versions of home consoles - like this portable GameCube, which, in the absence of GameCube games on the Switch, we need. Yes, need. We're going a bit beyond these examples today, though! Japanese manufacturer Columbus Circle, who creates parts...
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News Star Trek Prodigy: Supernova Will Boldly Go Onto The Switch This Year
A very tired Friday evening headline, we know
This weekend is the Star Trek: Mission Chicago event, welcoming Trekkies of all ages for the usual fan expo experience. It's brought a nice game announcement, too, with Star Trek Prodigy: Supernova announced for Switch along with PC, PlayStation and Xbox. It's the first game based on the recent Star...
- Nintendo Switch
- Upcoming Releases
News Lost In Cult's 'A Handheld History' Is An Unofficial Love Letter To Portable Gaming
Featuring some familiar writers!
Handheld consoles have been instrumental to the growth and popularity of gaming as a whole. Without the likes of Nintendo's own Game Boy, DS, or even the Switch, we frankly dread to think what the industry would look like. Gaming journal publisher 'Lost in Cult' is looking to celebrate the storied history of...
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- Handheld
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News More Switch Owners Would Consider Game Pass If Activision Titles Were Added, Poll Finds
Like and subscribe for skateboarding
Xbox Game Pass is pretty hard to resist, right? A monthly subscription brings you tons of titles that you can download and play whenever you want - as long as they stay on the surface. And with Microsoft acquiring companies like Bethesda and Activision Blizzard, the prospect of those games becoming exclusive to...
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- Activision
- Industry
- Call of Duty
News Unsouled Is A 'Brutally Intense' Action-RPG That's All About Precision Combat
Consider us souled
Masochists, gather round: Your next game has arrived. It's called Unsouled, and as you might be able to guess from the title, it looks like it'll scratch that punishing pixel-perfect combat itch that Dark Souls gets, plus a rather lovely visual style that's reminiscent of beloved roguelike Dead Cells. The story revolves around a...
- Nintendo Switch
- Upcoming Releases
- Switch eShop
Japanese Charts Kirby And The Forgotten Land Retains The Top Spot
Kirby's latest approaches 500K
It's that time, once again, for the Famitsu Japanese charts; this time they cover the week of 28th March to 3rd April. Kirby and the Forgotten Land holds strong at the top spot for the week and despite seeing a fairly significant drop in sales from the previous week, it is still leagues ahead of the competition with...
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- Kirby
- Nintendo Switch
Video Nintendo Gives Super Mario Fans A First Look At LEGO Princess Peach
"It's LEGO Peach time"
Last month, Nintendo and LEGO lifted the lid on a new Princess Peach interactive figure, due out this August as part of the Adventures with Peach Starter Course. Nintendo has now uploaded a new trailer of this set, revealing some of Peach's dialogue, how she interacts with other characters like Mario, and sound effects she'll...
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News Azumarill Is The Latest Pokémon To Join Pokémon Unite, Out Now
Gen 2 represent
Update [Fri 8th Apr, 2022 05:00 BST]: This is your reminder that you can now play as Azumarill in Pokémon Unite. Original story [Tue 5th Apr, 2022 02:00 BST]: Pokémon Unite for Nintendo Switch and mobile devices has today continued the expansion of its fighter roster with the reveal of the Ge
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- Pokemon
- Mobile
- Updates
- Reminder
News Japanese 'Nintendo Switch Sports' Commercials Bring Those Wii Vibes
Like stepping back into 2006
Nintendo Switch Sports is just around the corner, launching on Switch on April 29th. We were recently treated to an overview trailer for the game, which delved into each sport included in the package. Now, Nintendo is ramping up the marketing for the game in Japan with a selection of new commercials, each of which...
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- Upcoming Releases
- Nintendo Switch Sports
News Psychological Horror Game 'MADiSON' Coming To Switch This Summer
"Endure the torture of a terrifying demon"
Publisher Perp Games has announced that the psychological horror game MADiSON will be coming to Switch this summer. A firm release date of June 24th has been set for other consoles, with the Switch version set to launch "a few weeks after". Developed by Bloodious Games, MADiSON is a first-person horror...
- Nintendo Switch
- Upcoming Releases
- Switch eShop
News Zavvi Teams Up With Sonic The Hedgehog For New Clothing And Homeware Collection
Including limited edition Sonic Shoes replica
UK retailer Zavvi has launched a new collection starring none other than Sonic the Hedgehog – first he gets a movie sequel, and now this. Blimey. The collection includes a variety of homeware and clothing, including a limited-edition mini collectible of Sonic's shoes mounted onto a stripey plinth of...
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- Sega
- Merchandise
- UK
News Ghostrunner DLC 'Project_Hel' Slashes Onto Switch Today
Blade Runner 2022
Cyberpunk parkour game Ghostrunner's long-awaited DLC Project_Hel launches on Switch today! While PC and console owners have been able to dive into this new content since the beginning of March, we've had to be just a little bit more patient to see what Project_Hel has in store for us. This DLC is a prequel to the base game and...
- Switch eShop
- Upcoming Releases
- Indie
News Moo Lander Will Bring The Beef To Switch Later This Year
We'll keep a ribeye on it
Last summer we shared the reveal of Moo Lander, a game in which you're flying around in a UFO trying to tame 'ancient demonic cows', also known as a Friday night in Nevada. It now has a new trailer and a release date for PC, PlayStation and Xbox platforms - 27th May. We're going to have to wait a little longer for it to...
- Switch eShop
- Upcoming Releases
Thursday7th Apr 2022
News Looks Like Nintendo Has Been Reprinting 3DS Retail Games For A Final Hurrah
Look for thinner boxes and tweaked package design
The 3DS was officially discontinued back in September 2020, with hardware production ending for a system that couldn't match the dizzy heights of its predecessor (the DS), but nevertheless remains a favourite for plenty of Nintendo gamers. There are definitely a few members of the 3DS fan club among...
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News LEGO x Epic Games Announced, Planning A 'Metaverse' For Kids
Going after Roblox, probably
How do you get a technology executive all giddy and excited? Talk about the Metaverse and a new era for the internet, of course, and now two giants in the entertainment and toy space are teaming up on a major new project in that space. In what could become a significant partnership, Epic Games is working with LEGO. The...
- LEGO
- Epic Games
- Metaverse
PSA Watch Out For This Softlock In Mario Kart 8 Deluxe's Ninja Hideaway
Hidden like a ninja
Some of us officially have a new favourite track in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. Ever since the Booster Course Pass kicked off with Wave 1, one track in particular - Ninja Hideaway, the last course in the Lucky Cat cup - has captured many people's attention with its branching paths, verticality, and amazing music. And to think they were...
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- Mario Kart
- PSA
News Sonic The Hedgehog 2 Star Jim Carrey Says He's "Fairly Serious" About Retiring
Update: Producers respond
Update [Thu 7th Apr, 2022 03:55 BST]: At the Sonic 2 movie "blue carpet" event, producers Toby Ascher and Neal H. Moritz said they "wouldn't even try" to replace Jim Carrey, if the actor did decide to retire. Here's exactly what they both had to say (via IGN): Toby Ascher: "Jim Carrey is always a member of the Sonic...
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News Mario Golf Is Being Added To Switch Online's Expansion Pack Next Week
Tee off with this N64 classic
Nintendo recently uploaded an updated version of its Switch Online trailer featuring a number of upcoming N64 titles for the Expansion Pack service. One of them was the 1999 N64 title Mario Golf. This particular game has now officially locked in a release date on the paid subscription service and is scheduled to arrive...
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- Nintendo Switch Online
- N64
- Nintendo
News Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles Is Getting New Fighter DLC
Game arrives on Switch this June
It seems Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles - the video game based on the insanely popular anime and manga series - will be receiving several new playable fighters via DLC character packs. This paid DLC will be coming to the game's Versus Mode and was supposedly revealed in the latest Weekly...
- Nintendo Switch
- Upcoming Releases
- Anime
- Manga
- Updates
News Nintendo Reminds Us Splatoon 3 Is Still On The Way (Again)
Update: Splatoon 3's Japanese webpage now live, additional screenshots
Update: Nintendo has also launched its official Splatoon 3 webpage in Japan. While it's obviously in Japanese, you can still some additional screenshots of the game - highlighting the new city, battles, the game's story mode and Salmon Run. Visit Splatoon 3's Japanese...
- Nintendo Switch
- Upcoming Releases
- Splatoon
- Japan
News The Wii U Gets Another New Game As 2.5D Platformer 'Pad Of Time' Launches Next Week
Wii U means life, right?
Back in November, we thought Captain U would be the last Wii U game released on the system. But, thanks to Markanime, that's not the case. Pad of Time is a 2.5D platformer inspired by N64 classics that lets you travel between the past, present, and future of every single level. We hear you, Sonic CD fans! And we don't need...
- Wii U
- Upcoming Releases
News Keep Calm, But Square Enix Has Trademarked 'Tactics Ogre: Reborn' In Japan
"We are not alone in our loyalty"
Do you think Square Enix has got a hankering for strategy RPGs lately? What with Triangle Strategy being a roaring success, and the recently-announced The DioField Chronicle, the company seem to be storming the castle on the genre. Look, if you're into strategy RPGs, it's likely that - outside of the Fire Emblem...
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- Japan
News Atlus Releases Streaming Guidelines For Switch Version Of 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim
No spoilers!
Although 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim has been available on other platforms for a few years now, Atlus is still concerned about spoilers in the lead-up to the Switch version's release next week. To combat this, it's enforcing streamer guidelines to ensure nobody ruins the surprise. Here's the breakdown: Streamers will be required to warn...
- Nintendo Switch
- Upcoming Releases
- Atlus
Nintendo Download 7th April (North America)
Chrono Cross! 13 Sentinels! Don't Starve Together!
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: 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim...
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- Nintendo Switch
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Gallery Sakurai's Best Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Screenshots
Our favourite dev shots from the Smash Bros. creator
For a long time now Kirby creator and master of the Smash Bros. series Masahiro Sakurai has posted near-daily Super Smash Bros. Ultimate screenshots on Twitter using his special debug build of the game. This developer-only mode lets him line up angles and create special in-game shots that regular...
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Feature Nintendo Reigns Supreme At The Science Museum's 'Power UP' Exhibition
Play some of gaming's most iconic consoles and games
Walking into the Basement Gallery of the London Science Museum, you're greeted by an uncomfortable warmth that often comes with gaming events, but this is soon forgotten when you cast your eyes over the sea of consoles lying in wait. We're all so used to seeing old gaming systems locked away...
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- Power Up
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News Defend The Rook Is A Roguelike Tower Defense That Takes Its Moves From Chess
As they say in chess, "that's a chess mate!"
Chess is the worst board game. It doesn't have cute player tokens like Monopoly, it doesn't have fun moving parts like Mouse Trap, and if you take chess to a cool party, everyone will call you a nerd and a dork and then they will play Dixit without you. The only good thing about chess is when people...
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- Switch eShop
News PICROSS S GENESIS & Master System Edition Sees Its First Ever Discount (US and Europe)
Bag 20% off the puzzle title
To celebrate the launch of Sonic the Hedgehog 2 in cinemas, publisher Jupiter Corporation will launch a discount of 20% for PICROSS S GENESIS & Master System Edition on April 8th, the game's first price drop since its initial release. The sale will last until April 25th, so there's a decent window here if you're...
- Nintendo Switch
- Sales
- PICROSS
Random Where's Ms. Pac-Man in Pac-Land?
Pac-Mom? I hardly know her
In case you missed it, Pac-Land is out on Nintendo Switch today courtesy of Arcade Archives and Hamster. Those who have been eager to play this 1984 arcade classic now have a chance, just a little bit ahead of the release of Pac-Man Museum+. Fans have spotted something a little bit off, however. Pac-Man's wife appears to...
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Video Check Out This Japan-Only Club Nintendo Game You Likely Never Heard Of
Reclaim Mario's hat in 'Nintendoji'
We Nintendo fans often pride ourselves on our vast and intimate knowledge of the company's back catalogue. Even when a piece of hardware or software isn't released in our territory, we'll either import it or sit there poring over details and videos of obscure releases we'll never get our hands on. Knowledge is...
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Nintendo Download 7th April (Europe)
LEGO Star Wars! House of the Dead! Chrono Cross!
The latest Nintendo Download update for Europe 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 Retail eShop - New Releases: LEGO Star Wars: The...
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News BAFTA Games Awards Winners Announced, Unpacking And Chicory Win Big
Bag A Face-Type Award
Put on your best bowtie and take advantage of the unlimited table wine, because it's BAFTA time, baby! On the evening of April 7th, the BAFTA Games Awards took place in London, and promised to award the best and brightest in the industry with Big Golden Faces to celebrate their hard work. As is often the case with games...
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News Anime-Inspired Deckbuilding Roguelite 'Super Bullet Break' Hits Switch This Year
"Get The Girls, Save The World"
PQube has just announced that it is bringing BeXide's Super Bullet Break to the Switch later this year. Described as an "anime-inspired deckbuilding roguelite", the game sees you collecting cute anime girls – known as "Bullets" – to build your perfect team and "save the online game world from total destruction"...
- Nintendo Switch
- Upcoming Releases
News Pocky & Rocky Reshrined Launches This June, New Gameplay Trailer
Ready to Rocky and roll-y
Pocky & Rocky Reshrined, Natsume's and Tengo Project's long-awaited new entry in the Pocky & Rocky series, is coming out in the west this summer! We only have to wait a few short months longer than our friends in Japan, too, as we'll be able to throw hanafuda and transform with our fluffy-tailed friend on 24th June...
- Nintendo Switch
- Upcoming Releases
News THQ Nordic Announces Digital Showcase For 12th August
That's *checks watch* four months away!
THQ Nordic is promising to "land a massive punch" (its words, not ours) this summer with their second annual digital showcase this August. That's a bit of a wait! We don't even know who will be at E3! Oh, wait. The renowned publisher is following up its 10th-anniversary presentation from last September with a...
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News UNO Gets 'Assassin's Creed Valhalla' DLC On Switch
UNO Valhalla is out now
The Switch isn't exactly Ubisoft's first choice when it comes to Assassin's Creed titles; we got the recently remastered Assassin's Creed: The Ezio Collection, but when it comes to the company's flagship title - Assassin's Creed Valhalla - the Switch simply can't run such a massive, graphically intensive game. The good news,...
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- DLC
- Assassins Creed Valhalla
Wednesday6th Apr 2022
Feature 10 3DS Retail Games That Might Be Cheaper To Buy Digitally While You Can
Comparing digital to skyrocketing physical prices
Some 3DS games are super cheap to buy physically, which makes sense considering the success of the system. There are others, however, which have seen their secondhand prices shoot up in recent years. It's easy enough to find copies of big-selling first-party titles at acceptable prices (even if that...
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- 3DS eShop
- Nintendo
News The Gorgeous Zelda: Minish Cap-Like 'Moonstone Island' Is Coming To Switch
Harvest Moonstone
As revealed in the very cool and very unmissable Nintendo Life Indie Spotlight, Moonstone Island is coming to the Nintendo Switch in 2023. With beautiful pixel-art graphics that recall Stardew Valley, Littlewood and various Zelda games, plus 120 islands to explore, and a deckbuilding monster-fighting mechanic to keep you busy,...
- Nintendo Switch
- Upcoming Releases
- Indie
- Nintendo Life Indie Spotlight
- Switch eShop
Round Up The Reviews Are In For Chrono Cross: The Radical Dreamers
How does the remaster hold up?
Apart from LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga, one other big release this week is Chrono Cross: The Radical Dreamers Edition. In case you didn't already know, it's a remaster of the 1999 PlayStation JRPG. More and more reviews of the game are now starting to surface online, and so we've rounded up a bunch of them. Of...
- Nintendo Switch
- Switch eShop
- Upcoming Releases
Random The New LEGO Star Wars Game Has A Cool Xenoblade Easter Egg
Shulk's voice actor is "really feeling it"
LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga arrived on the Nintendo Switch yesterday and it seems there's a neat little Xenoblade Chronicles Easter Egg in the game. In this new LEGO Star Wars game, the voice of Shulk Adam Howden voices an NPC called "Disco Director". When engaging in a conversation with him, his...
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- Xenoblade
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Review Slipstream - A Neat, Sonic-Obsessed Homage To Sega's Super Scaler Tech
The skids are alright
If it’s retro racing you’re looking for, you don’t have to look far on Switch. The likes of Hotshot Racing, Formula Retro Racing, Horizon Chase Turbo and the Sega Ages versions of Virtua Racing and Out Run have ensured that anyone keen on a racing game of the vintage vehicular variety is practically spoiled for choice.
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News Crossover Hack & Slash Neptunia x Senran Kagura: Ninja Wars Is Getting A Switch Release
Update: Pre-orders are now live
Update #2 [Wed 6th Apr, 2022 01:30 BST]: Neptunia X Senran Kagura: Ninja Wars will be arriving on April 19th in North America and April 22nd in Europe. In an update, the game is now available for pre-order on the Switch eShop with a 20% discount. This discount will run until April 18th, but there'll also be a discount...
- Nintendo Switch
- Switch eShop
- Upcoming Releases
Speedrun Any% Child Fight Skip
Apologies for the Phantom Menace spoilers, but quite frankly, Anakin Skywalker might not have become such a whiny, genocidal grown-up if someone had just given him a mild, non-lethal lightsabering as a kid. In LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga, you can attempt to end the Skywalker Saga before it even begins, but the...
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- Nintendo Switch
News SaGa Scarlet Grace: Ambitions Is Getting A Physical Release On Switch
Looking for a new RPG?
Update: A listing over on Playasia has confirmed that SaGa Scarlet Grace: Ambitions is getting a physical release on Switch. It's an Asia-region copy of the game (a true western release hasn't been announced), but comes with English-language support and is compatible with all Switch systems regardless of region. If you want...
- Nintendo Switch
- Upcoming Releases
- Switch eShop
Watch Nintendo Life Indie Spotlight (April 2022)
Around 15 minutes of delicious Indie goodness
It's that time again, dear readers, for our very own Nintendo Life Indie Spotlight. Senior video producer Alex Olney and the team have been busy collating some of the finest upcoming Switch eShop games to share, including some exclusive reveals. If we were to go all Geoff Keighley about it we'd probably...
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- Switch eShop
News Pac-Land Is The Next Arcade Archives Game Coming To Switch
Walk-a-walk-a-walk-a-walk-a-walk
Another week, another Arcade Archives release. This week's game features a name that'll be familiar to many but in an entirely different format. Pac-Land, the 1984 game, is the next title being added to the Arcade Archives line-up. Yes, this is your chance to discover exactly where that Smash Bros. for Wii U stage...
- Switch eShop
- Upcoming Release
- Arcade Archives
- Namco
News Reggie Fils-Aimé's New Book Gets A Familiar Audiobook Narrator
Our ears are ready
Reggie Fils-Aimé will soon be releasing his own book - Disrupting the Game: From the Bronx to the Top of Nintendo - which will take readers through his journey in advertising to becoming the CEO of Nintendo of America, all the while providing unique lessons to help readers springboard their own success. Now, it's been revealed...
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- Nintendo
- Book
News Upcoming Game Boy Advance Game 'Goodboy Galaxy' Is Getting A Goodboy Plush
Barkward Compatibility
The Game Boy Advance is over 20 years old, but there's about to be a new game for the little blue shape-console: Goodboy Galaxy, which is also coming to Switch if you can't remember where you left your GBA. But alongside the GBA cartridge, the game will also be getting a plushie in collaboration with plushie-maker Pokopipo!...
- Nintendo Switch
- Upcoming Releases
- Indie
- Game Boy Advance
News First 4 Figures Unveils Stunning New Sonic The Hedgehog Statue, Pre-Orders Now Open
Celebrating Sonic's 30th anniversary
First 4 Figures has revealed the latest product in its impressive lineup of fantastic but expensive statues, with this next upcoming release celebrating Sonic the Hedgehog's 30th anniversary. There are three options to choose from (Standard, Exclusive, and Definitive), and each one offers a slightly different...
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- Sega
- First 4 Figures
- Merchandise
Rumour Pokémon GO's Mega Evolution System May Be Getting Revamped
A much-needed evolution
Pokémon GO hasn't been without its hiccups over the years despite its huge success. One of the more ongoing problems has been fans' issues with Mega Evolutions. Introduced back in 2020 and taken right from generation 6's Pokémon X and Y, this mechanic is a temporary evolution method that changes your Pocket Monster's...
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News Celebrate Chrono Cross: The Radical Dreamers Edtion's Release With Some New Offical Art
From Chrono Cross' character designer
The wait is almost over! After months of rumours, and a surprise announcement during the last Nintendo Direct, Chrono Cross: The Radical Dreamers Edition will be hitting Switch consoles around the world tomorrow. This package contains the 1999 PS1 classic Chrono Cross, along with the never-before-localised sound...
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News Toree Developer Unveils Super Kiwi 64, Targeting This Year On Switch
In homage to that late '90s N64 look
We're big fans of developer Diactro, which has served up two small but delightfully entertaining titles on Switch - Toree 3D and Toree 2. They've now unveiled their latest title as part of our Nintendo Life Indie Spotlight - Super Kiwi 64. As the name suggests, this adopts some of the style and ideas made famous...
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News Danganronpa Meets Ikaruga In New 'Yurukill: The Calumniation Games' Trailer
No calumniations from us
NIS America has released a brand new trailer for their absolutely bonkers-looking murder mystery shmup (yes, really) Yurukill: The Calumniation Games. Penned by famous manga writer Homura Kawamoto, the game sees a group of convicted detainees at the Yurukill land, a twisted amusement park headed up by the mysterious guide...
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News Minecraft's Sonic DLC Gets A Free Update - Adds New Zone, Movie Skins And More
Download it today
Last year for Sonic's 30th anniversary, Sega teamed up with Mojang to release some special themed DLC in Minecraft. If you've previously purchased this DLC, you'll likely be interested to know that there's now a free update available. It adds Labyrinth Zone, a Master Mode and new character skins from the Sonic 2 movie. Here's...
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News Virtua Racing-Inspired 'Formula Retro Racing' Speeds Onto Switch This April
Beautifully blocky bodywork
Repixel8's Formula Retro Racing was created as a homage to classic '90s 3D racers such as Virtua Racing and Ridge Racer 64. Released back on Xbox One in 2020 and Sony consoles just last year, the game is finally making its way to the Switch on 15th April. Joining the likes of Horizon Chase Turbo and Hotshot Racing,...
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News Brewmaster Will Get Crafty On Switch Later This Year
You don't even have to be 21 years old to play
Our most recent Nintendo Life Indie Spotlight had a broad scope of game types, very much reflecting the varied delights that we get to enjoy on Nintendo Switch. One example was Auroch Digital's Brewmaster, with the subtitle 'Beer Brewing Simulator' rather neatly summarising its appeal. Home brewing and...
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News Metal Max Spin-Off 'Metal Dogs' Launch Trailer Is Full Of Blasting, Barking Good Boys
Still Japan-only for now
The Metal Max series hasn't had a ton of success outside of Japan. In fact, only two games have ever seen the light of day over in the west - Metal Saga, and Metal Max Xeno (which is getting an enhanced rerelease on Switch) - and whenever they have made it over here, they've rarely attracted bounds of adoring critical...
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News Assassin's Creed Valhalla's Eivor Joins Ezio In Fortnite This Week
Bonne Eivor
The presence of Ezio from the Assassin's Creed series in Fortnite was first revealed over a month ago, but it now seems that Eivor Varinsdottir from Assassin's Creed Valhalla will be coming to the battle royale game's storefront this week. Starting from 8pm ET on Thursday 7th April, players will be able to pick up both protagonists from...
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- Fortnite
- Assassins Creed
- DLC
News Gigapocalypse Will Bring 'Rampage'-Inspired Mayhem To Switch Soon
Customising giant monsters sounds like a good time
It's the year of Kaijū-inspired games, it seems, with developer Goody Gameworks (and publisher HeadUp) confirming in our Nintendo Life Indie Spotlight that Gigapocalypse is heading to Switch soon; it'll land on 2nd June. Inspired by 'Rampage', you customise and care for a monster that then go on a...
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- Switch eShop
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Gallery This Incredible Axelay Art Proves We Need A Modern Remake
Created by Housemarque's Tomi Väisänen
While the end credits of Konami's stunning SNES shmup Axelay promised a sequel, we sadly never got one – and the game remains a true one-of-a-kind thanks to its gorgeous visuals, fantastic level design and brilliant music. Someone else who is clearly a huge fan is Housemarque's Tomi Väisänen. When he's...
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News Lovecraft Meets Deep Dream In 'Source Of Madness', Coming To Switch Soon
Expect a lot of eyes and tentacles
Have you ever looked at one of those terrifying AI-generated images — you know, the ones that sort of look like a dog's face, and sort of look like a nightmare about spiders — and thought, "H.P. Lovecraft would have bloody loved this"? You're not alone, you weirdo! Source of Madness is exactly that: A mash-up...
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- Indie
- Switch eShop
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News Nintendo UK Executive Andy Yates Retires After 26 Years
A Switch in lifestyle for the veteran
Andy Yates, a veteran of Nintendo UK, has announced his retirement. Yates started working for Nintendo in 1996 and has held various roles within the company during the 26 years he's been there for. Initially working as the Exclusive Nintendo Distributor at THE Games, who held official distribution rights for...
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News Two Point Campus Delayed To "Deliver The Best Possible Game"
A near 3 month sabbatical
Following the popularity of Two Point Hospital, which helped to revive the comedic sim stylings that some may have recalled from Theme Hospital, there's been plenty of anticipation for the follow-up - Two Point Campus. Originally due on 17th May, Two Point Studios has confirmed that it's now been pushed back to 9th August...
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- Upcoming Releases
Video AI: The Somnium Files – nirvanA Initiative New Gameplay Trailer Released
Learn about "Investigation" and "Somnium"
Spike Chunsoft is bringing AI: The Somnium Files – nirvanA Initiative to Switch on 24th June in North America and Europe. In the lead-up, it's been sharing more and more information, and now we've got a new gameplay trailer, introducing players to the two-part gameplay system. "This gameplay trailer...
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News The Spirit And The Mouse, A "Ratatouille-Esque" Adventure, Scampers To Switch This Fall
A great artist can come from anywhere
As featured in today's Nintendo Life Indie Spotlight, publisher Armor Games Studios is bringing Alblune Games' The Spirit and the Mouse to Nintendo Switch in Fall 2022 — and it's looking like real treat if you developed a penchant for French rodents after watching Pixar's excellent Ratatouille. Set in a small...
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News Swordship Will Bring Intense Shoot 'Em Up Play, Without The Shooting, In September
Another title published by Thunderful
Today brought the third Nintendo Life Indie Spotlight, showcasing a batch of exciting download games on the way to the Switch eShop. Thunderful pitched it, too, and we opened the show with another of the publisher's upcoming releases - Swordship. It's due on Switch this September. Developed by Digital Kingdom,...
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- Switch eShop
News Channel Your Inner John Wick Against Evil Dog Thieves In 'The Last Friend'
Doggone
Who would steal a dog? A monster, that's who. Time to give those criminals what they deserve in the upcoming beat-em-up-meets-tower defense game, The Last Friend, which combines the two excellent activities of punching dognappers and petting dogs of all sizes. Also, you can talk to the dogs, and in return they will help you unlock new...
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- Switch eShop
- Indie
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News Cosy Organisation Game 'A Little To The Left' Is Shuffling Onto Switch This Summer
Everything in its right place
Anyone remember the Cha Cha Slide? Of course you do. You are old, like me. There's an iconic quote from Cha Cha Slide, that goes a little something like this: "Right foot, two stomps. Left foot, two stomps. Slide to the left. Slide to the right." I like to think that this line is about overcoming obstacles and...
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- Indie
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News Don't Get Squashed In Raving Co-op Party Game 'Squish', Coming To Switch In May
Rave it to the grave
Publisher PM Studios and the aptly-named developers Grave Rave Games have announced their co-op party game, Squish, is releasing on Switch on 31st May. In Squish, you control a Skelegoo, a colourful little skeleton that looks like it's been through a few rounds of Get Your Own Back (for you '90s kids in the back). The aim is to...
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- Upcoming Releases
Tuesday5th Apr 2022
Guide Nintendo Switch Online Missions And Rewards: April 2022 - Animal Crossing & Splatoon
Earn Platinum Points to unlock new 'user elements'
Nintendo has added 'Missions' and 'Rewards' to its Nintendo Switch Online subscription service. These elements can be accessed by navigating to the NSO icon on your Switch home screen then selecting the 'Missions & Rewards' section. Here, you'll find a list of available missions, which are...
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- Nintendo Switch Online
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Guide LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga Cheat Codes - Character And Vehicle Unlock Codes Full List
Every available unlock code for bonus characters and ships
TT Games' highly anticipated Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga has arrived on multiple platforms, including Nintendo Switch. We absolutely loved the game and were very impressed with the performance of its Switch port, calling it "a great big celebration of everything Star Wars that's made...
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News Nintendo Switch System Update 14.1.0 Is Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Download it now
Nintendo has just released a new firmware update for the Switch. It bumps the system up to version 14.1.0. According to Nintendo's support page, Nintendo has added "platinum point notification settings" under the notifications in the Switch's system settings. The official patch notes go into more detail: Ver. 14.1.0 (Released April...
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News Square Enix Shows Off Chrono Cross Remaster Comparison Screenshots
Out later this week
The PlayStation JRPG and Chrono Trigger sequel Chrono Cross makes its debut on the Nintendo Switch later this week. If you're curious to see how this remaster compares to the original game, Square Enix has released some official comparison shots on its website - showing off character illustrations and artwork, some in-game...
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News You Can Get Lost In This Hand-Drawn Zelda Map From 1986
"Never-seen-in-full-online before"
When the original Zelda launched in 1986, it captivated players with its massive, sprawling map and an incredible level of detail. While subsequent Zelda games have improved on this foundation dramatically, it's still easy to appreciate the level of complexity present in the NES original – and nothing captures...
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Review Chrono Cross: The Radical Dreamers Edition - A Fair Port For Chrono Trigger's Follow-Up
A not-so-radical remaster
Whenever a developer resurrects a decades-old game, the same question arises along with it: does the remaster maintain the integrity of the original while changing enough to warrant a purchase for both newcomers and longtime fans alike? For Chrono Cross: The Radical Dreamers Edition, that’s tough to answer. A sequel to...
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- Switch eShop
Review MLB The Show 22 - Sony's Switch Debut Isn't Just A Sinker Feeling, Thankfully
The bottom line drive
Now over five years old, the Switch continues to delight and — despite the ageing technology within the diminutive tablet — we still have third-parties eager to support the system. It's unclear how eager Sony was to support the Switch with baseball juggernaut MLB The Show 22, as the series' move to Xbox and now Nintendo's...
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Back Page Ranking The Kirby And The Forgotten Land Enemies By How Much I Don't Want To Kill Them
They're ALL friend-shaped
In the magazine business, the Back Page is where you'd find all the weird goofs that we couldn't fit in anywhere else. Some may call it "filler"; we prefer "a whole page to make terrible jokes that are tangentially related to the content of the mag". We don't have (paper) pages on the internet, but we still love terrible...
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Review 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim - A Rich Narrative Adventure/RTS Hybrid With Outstanding Art
Lucky 13
Atlus is a company that’s sometimes been dubbed a ‘modern Square’ in that it’s become the place in the current industry to get well-budgeted RPG experiences that are equal parts traditional and experimental. It may be known most for its Persona and Shin Megami Tensei games, but the company also sometimes puts out something decidedly...
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News Disney's Upcoming Free-To-Play Switch Racer Reveals A New Playable Character
Jungle Book's Baloo is ready to race
If you've got the need for speed, you'll want to keep an eye out for the upcoming release Disney Speedstorm - a new free-to-play racer "coming soon" to the Nintendo Switch and multiple other platforms. It promises to include a "legendary" roster" of characters and tracks inspired by the Disney and Pixar movies,...
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- Switch eShop
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News Anime And Manga Series 'Made In Abyss' Is Coming To Nintendo Switch This Fall
Its first ever video game adaptation
Last May, we found out Akihito Tsukushi's long-running manga and anime series Made in Abyss would be coming to the Nintendo Switch. Now, in a new update, Spike Chunsoft and Chime Corporation have announced that the video game adaptation Made in Abyss: Binary Star Falling into Darkness will be arriving on the...
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- Anime
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Gallery These Wooden Recreations Of Classic Video Games Are Stunning
Zelda, Metroid, Castlevania, and more!
We love physical goodies here at Nintendo Life and we'd wager a lot of our readers would sooner go for a boxed copy of a game rather than download it from the eShop. Although digital gaming is on the rise, there's something special about displaying a game you love proudly on your shelf. Well, thanks to user...
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News Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid: Burst Forth!! Choro-gon Breath Gets A Western Release
Coming to Switch this summer
We recently reviewed the Japanese version of Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid: Burst Forth!! Choro-gon Breath and thought it was okay, awarding the game a 6/10 and highlighting the smart mechanics, but criticising the short campaign and unimpressive visuals. Read More - Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid: Burst Forth!! Choro-gon...
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Random This Fan-Made Link From Zelda: Breath Of The Wild 2 Is Too Hunky For Words
Hunky dory
If you're old like us, then you'll no doubt recall a time when video game magazines printed reader artwork, and it was usually – how do we put this? – pretty bad. Those days are long behind us, because in 2022 video game fan art can often be as good – if not better – than its inspiration. Take Dan Eder's utterly gorgeous 3D...
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News As 'Power Instinct' Approaches 30, The Chances Of A Re-Release Seem Slim
Character designs not "politically correct"
While it might not be quite as well-known as Street Fighter or King of Fighters, Atlus' zany Power Instinct (Gōketsuji Ichizoku in Japan) still has many fans – and those same fans might be expecting some kind of celebration to mark the series' 30th birthday in 2023. However, according to one source in...
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News 'Spells & Secrets' Is A Wizarding School Game Coming To Switch In 2023
Avada Kadifferent
If you love stories about wizarding schools, but find yourself looking for a new one recently for whatever reason, then perhaps divert your attention over to Spells & Secrets, an upcoming 3D action-adventure game set in a magical school for gifted teen witches and wizards. Spells & Secrets takes place in the castle of...
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News Nintendo Life's Indie Spotlight Is Back! Join Us Tomorrow For The Presentation
Highlighting upcoming indies for lovely people!
Back in September 2020 we ran the first Nintendo Life Indie Spotlight, a showcase that highlighted dozens of indie games coming to Switch. Just over a year later, our lovely video guru Alex-from-Nintendo-Life returned for a leaner, meaner second round of spotlighting, and we're happy to announce that...
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Random "Fake" Switch Version Of Elden Ring Appears Online, But It's Just For Fun
An impressive amount of effort
Elden Ring is an astonishing video game, but it's not on Switch – at least not yet, anyway (or perhaps ever – it's one seriously ambitious understanding from a technical perspective and it breaks our heart to admit it might never be possible on Nintendo's hybrid console). However, that doesn't mean that some less...
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Rumour Is A LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga Demo Incoming?
UK eShop listing suggests so
LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga has just launched for the Switch and by all indications, it's looking to be a cracker of a LEGO game. We gave the game a 9/10 in our own review, calling it a "fantastic experience on Switch" and "a great big celebration of everything Star Wars". Read more - LEGO Star Wars: The...
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Video Zelda: Ocarina Of Time PC Mod Adds Bombs, Bombs, And More Bombs
KA-BOOM!
Just recently, we reported on some of the crazy things that modders are already doing in the Zelda: Ocarina of Time PC port. We've seen the likes of multiplying character models appearing in game, the ability to fight Shadow Link while fending off Ganondorf, and even the ability to spawn the chains that hold up Hyrule Town's gate at will -...
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News PS1-Inspired 'Boreal Tenebrae' Is Coming To Switch This Week
Nominated for 'Best Art Direction' and 'Best Narrative' in 2021
"Retro-style" adventure game Boreal Tenebrae is coming to Switch this week, it has been revealed. Inspired by PlayStation 1-era classics, the title places you in the role of several characters who are tasked with exploring their town and getting to the bottom of a strange mystery. It...
- Upcoming Releases
- Switch eShop
News LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga Feels The Force In Its Launch Trailer
Are you picking it up today?
LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga has finally arrived, and though the game had multiple delays it seems to have been worth the wait; we gave it a hearty recommendation in our review. As you'd expect it's now had a launch trailer to celebrate and get fans ready to play. As a recap this game tells the story of all nine...
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News Get Packed Couch Chaos Brings Multiplayer Mayhem To Switch
Out later this month
Publisher Coatsink Software has announced that Get Packed Couch Chaos will be coming to Nintendo Switch on April 28th, 2022. Developed by Moonshine Studios, Get Packed was originally released for Google Stadia in 2020, before an expanded version known as Get Packed Fully Loaded made its way to Xbox and PS4. The Switch version...
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News Former Nintendo HQ Hotel, 'Marufukuro', Is Now Open
"The landmark is once again brought back to life"
Back in January we shared some photos that emerged from the refurbishment of Nintendo's iconic former headquarters, which is now a hotel called 'Marufukoro'. It's certainly aiming for the higher end of the market - a double room reservation on the official website starts at around $700 a night, and...
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News Hypnospace Universe Gains Two New Titles With 'Dreamsettler' And 'Slayers X'
Double Whammy
Publisher No More Robots has announced two new titles set in the Hypnospace universe from developer Tendershoot: Dreamsettler, a spiritual sequel to Hypnospace Outlaw; and Slayers X, a comedy "boomer shooter" from Hypnospace fan-favorite character Zane Lofton. Dreamsettler is an alternate reality '00s internet simulator in which you...
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- Switch eShop
News Lila's Sky Ark Is A Psychedelic Adventure Coming To Switch Very Soon
Lila in the sky with pixels
Lila's world is in danger in Lila's Sky Ark, and you are Lila. This dreamlike, puzzley world looks like Hyper Light Drifter meets Alice in Wonderland, and explores themes like grief, loss, loneliness and depression through its gorgeous pixel-art levels. Lila's Sky Ark is a prequel to German developer Monolith of Minds'...
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Monday4th Apr 2022
Guide Pokémon GO Spotlight Hour Times: This Week's Featured Pokémon And Mystery Bonus - 5th April
Spotlight Hour Pokémon details, as we get them
The Pokémon GO Spotlight Hour and Mystery Bonus Hour events were first introduced to the game in February 2020. Every week for one hour only (6pm - 7pm local time) a specific surprise Pokémon will appear more frequently in the wild and a Mystery Bonus will activate. This gives you a chance to catch...
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Guide Pokémon GO Community Days 2022: April Community Day - Stufful And Mudkip
How to get the most out of Pokémon GO’s monthly Community Day events
Monthly Community Days are the main pillar of the Pokémon GO calendar: every month, for six hours on a Saturday or Sunday, a featured collectable monster is set loose in greater numbers than usual. With a selection of great perks – increased shiny rates, exclusive moves and...
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Guide Best Nintendo Switch Life Sims And Farming Games
Life comes at you slow
If you're looking for a change of pace and some welcome distraction from your everyday life, few mediums offer such engrossing, ongoing escapism as video games. Even the best books have an ending, but some games can go on almost indefinitely and come to form a calming part of our daily routines. If you're looking for just...
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Review Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga - A Triumphant Return To A Galaxy Far, Far Away
Better Call Maul
More Star Wars? Really? We wouldn’t blame you in the slightest if your reaction to more Star Wars, whether it be of the film, TV series or video game variety, was somewhat apathetic at this stage given the sheer amount of it we’ve had thrown at us in recent years. Indeed, as we sat down to boot up this latest Lego Star Wars...
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News 'Seven Pirates H' Brings, Ahem, "Booby Training" To Switch This May
Pirate booty, indeed
Eastasiasoft has announced a release date for its updated release of PS Vita RPG Genkai Tokki: Seven Pirates. The retitled Seven Pirates H — which is coming to Switch with various 'enhancements' in the gameplay department — is out now in Japan but is getting a worldwide release on 12th May. Self-described as a "Booby...
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- Switch eShop
- Nintendo Switch
Random Metal Gear 35th Anniversary Site Confirmed As A Fan Joke, Now 'Konami Memorial NFT'
"We are currently considering how to deal with this site" - Konami
Update [Mon 4th Apr, 2022 09:40 BST]: Konami has confirmed to TechRadar that the metalgear35th site that appeared just before April Fools' Day is indeed a fake. In fact, it has now been transformed into the 'Konami Memorial NFT' site with an explanation posted by the site's creator...
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Soapbox The Video Game Camaraderie On r/place Is A Lesson About Community
We are all amogus
Soapbox articles give our team a chance to share some personal perspectives. Kate's been keeping an eye on a Reddit art project for the last few days, and has some warm fuzzy feelings to share... Disclaimer: The very nature of r/place means there may be some unpleasant imagery, pixel-nudity, and various other NSFW things included...
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News 'The 8-Bit Big Band' Wins Grammy For Kirby Arrangement
Meta Knight's Revenge scores big
The 64th Annual Grammy Awards took place in Las Vegas last night and it was a big one for Kirby fans (we honestly never thought we'd say such words). The 8-Bit Big Band, which boasts 194K subscribers on YouTube, has won the 'Best Arrangement, Instrumental, Or A Capella' category for its beautiful take on 'Meta...
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- Grammy Awards
Random Kirby Coffee Is Now A Thing In Japan, With Amazing Commercials
A collaboration with Craft Boss Coffee
Kirby and the Forgotten Land has been bringing colour and joy for over a week now, rewarded with positive word of mouth and impressive sales; it's reportedly had the best ever launch for the IP in Japan. The praise has been widespread, and plenty of us have been happily enjoying all things Kirby since its...
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Random Logan Paul Spends Absurd Money On Rare Pokémon Card
YouTuber breaks Guinness World Record
YouTuber and social media personality Logan Paul has broken the Guinness World Record for the most expensive Pokémon Trading Card ever sold at a private auction after completing a trade worth a whopping $5,275,000. It's perhaps the clearest sign we've ever seen that, yes, some folks do have more money than...
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- Logan Paul
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News Toasty: Ashes Of Dusk Aims To Blend Zelda And EarthBound On Switch
"Toasty has been built to be something new and refreshing"
The Switch isn't short of retro-inspired action RPGs, but that doesn't mean we don't have room for more if they can offer fun and creativity. Toasty: Ashes of Dusk, developed by Pocket Llama, will arrive in the second half of 2023 and cites the likes of Final Fantasy, EarthBound and The...
- Nintendo Switch
- Upcoming Releases
News Ron Gilbert Is Back With Return To Monkey Island, Out This Year
You fight like a dairy farmer
All around the world middle-aged gamers are fist-pumping between slurps of tea, with confirmation that Return to Monkey Island is coming this year. Perhaps most importantly, Ron Gilbert is on board and leading the project. Some of you may know Monkey Island more for its Telltale series on Wii, while Ron Gilbert's had...
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- Devolver Digital
News Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Producer On The Game's Popularity And Accessibility
Iwata's influence continues to drive design philosophy
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is the best selling game on the Switch, with over 40 million units sold since its release in 2017. Its popularity will likely continue to soar well into 2023 with the gradual release of new tracks via the Booster Course Pass. Now, producer (and director of the Wii U release...
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News Zany RPG 'Nobody Saves The World' Coming To Switch This Month
Local co-op included day one
Drinkbox Studios - known for its 'Metroidvania' titles Guacamelee! and Guacamelee 2! - has announced that the top-down RPG Nobody Saves the World will be coming to Nintendo Switch on April 14th for $24.99. Originally released on Xbox and PC on January 18th, 2022, the game marks a stark departure from the Guacamelee!...
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News Sonic The Hedgehog 2 Tracking Above Its Predecessor In Overseas Markets
Paramount "delighted" with the results
Sonic the Hedgehog 2 opened in Europe, South Africa, Australia, and New Zealand over the weekend, topping the charts and grossing $25.5 million over 31 markets. When compared with the original 2020 movie, the sequel's performance is tracking 2% higher, and Paramount Pictures is said to be "delighted" with the...
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UK Charts Kirby And The Forgotten Land Holds Strong At Number One
Animal Crossing: New Horizons creeps back into the top ten
We have the latest UK charts and it's another strong week for Kirby and the Forgotten Land, which holds strong at the top spot with only a 43% drop in boxed sales. Meanwhile, Tiny Tina's Wonderlands slips down to 4th place, bringing Elden Ring and Pokémon Legends: Arceus into 2nd and 3rd...
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- Charts
News 'Citizen Sleeper' From The Dev Of Switch Indie Gem 'In Other Waters' Arrives In May
A narrative sci-fi RPG coming in May
Publisher Fellow Traveller and developer Jump Over The Age (of In Other Waters fame) have announced that Citizen Sleeper is coming to Switch on 5th May. Mixing tabletop RPG elements into a sci-fi narrative adventure, the game sees you play as a Sleeper, "a digitised human consciousness who is on the run from the...
- Upcoming Releases
- Switch eShop
Sunday3rd Apr 2022
Feature 6 Things We Pokémon Vets Want To See In Pokémon Scarlet And Violet
Old Pokémon players yell at Game Freak to get off their lawn
The year was 1998. The Spice Girls were blowing up radio stations, and Nintendo had every kid under the age of 15 glued to their Game Boys playing Pokémon Red and Blue. Many of those kids, including some of us here at Nintendo Life, are now in their thirties – and therefore not long...
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Feature Nintendo Life eShop Selects - March 2022
The best of the last month's eShop games!
This year is certainly moving along, and as we head into Spring (for you Northern Hemisphere readers) we can reflect on more excellent recent eShop titles. This month's voting in the team was intriguing, and we've been left with three excellent games. These awards aim to celebrate the best of Nintendo's...
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Sale ends April 17th
There's a massive Sega Spring Sale currently taking place on the Nintendo Switch and 3DS eShop in North America. If there's a game you've been holding out for, or you just want to buy everything on the 3DS digital store while you still can, now is a great time to see what might interest you. There are all sorts of discounts...
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- 3DS eShop
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News City Connection Announces Multiple 'Saturn Tribute X Taito' Releases For Nintendo Switch eShop
Layer Section & Galactic Attack S-Tribute arrives 28th April
Japanese publisher City Connection has announced it will be bringing Layer Section & Galactic Attack S-Tribute to the Nintendo Switch eShop and multiple other platforms on 28th April. It follows on from a rating earlier this year in February. Layer Section is a 1995 home console port...
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- Nintendo Switch
- Upcoming Releases
- Saturn
- Taito
News Smash-Style Brawler Rivals Of Aether Is Getting A Sequel With 3D Graphics, Targeting 2024
Dungeons of Aether also announced
If you were a fan of Dan Fornace's Smash-like 2D fighter Rivals of Aether, you might want to keep an eye out for Aether Studios' next project Rivals 2. It's a 3D-style sequel to the original game and is currently targeting a 2024 release. At the moment, no systems have been confirmed, but the aim is to release it on...
- Upcoming Releases
- Indie
Poll Box Art Brawl #90 - Super Paper Mario
It's baaaaack!
Box Art Brawl..? You're sure you remember those words, and yet... It's been so long, you're not quite certain of what it all means or even who you are anymore. Just kidding. Yes, we're back with a brand new Box Art Brawl! It's been a minute, for sure - 7 whole months, actually! We're excited to bring back the subtle art of pitting...
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- Super Paper Mario
- Nintendo
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Square Enix's racer Chocobo GP hasn't had the smoothest launch, and it seems the game is still experiencing some bugs during online play. To resolve these issues the development team has now released a new update. In the same patch, it's also mentioned how the team will continue to update the game to improve the overall experience...
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- Switch eShop
- Final Fantasy
- Square Enix
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Saturday2nd Apr 2022
Guide Best Nintendo Switch 3D Platformers
Workin' the Z-axis
Ah, the 3D platformer. Ever since Super Mario 64 landed and showed everyone just how good three-dimensional platforming could be there have been developers hoping to capture just a smidgen of that game’s magic. It was a tough act to follow, even for the plumber himself, but his bespoke Switch outing finds him at the very top of...
- Guides
- Switch Essentials
- Best Switch Games
News A New Limited-Time Pokémon Brilliant Diamond And Shining Pearl Distribution Event Has Begun
Unlock the Mythical Pokémon Darkrai
We're now in the month of April, and that means Pokémon trainers can now befriend the mythical Darkrai in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. In order to do this, you'll need to obtain the Member Card item - given out as a gift between 1st April and 1st May. To acquire this item, select 'Get via...
- Pokemon
- Nintendo Switch
- Reminder
News Switch Online SNES And Sega Genesis Wireless Controllers Are Back In Stock (North America)
Get 'em while you can
One of the best ways to experience Nintendo's Switch Online retro library is with authentic wireless controllers. If you've not been able to get your hands on the SNES or Sega Genesis wireless controllers just yet though, the good news is that they're now both back in stock on Nintendo's official websites in North America...
- Nintendo Switch
- SNES
- Sega
- Nintendo Switch Online
- North America
News Kirby And The Forgotten Land Is Apparently Japan's "Biggest" Kirby Launch Ever
It's outperformed Kirby Super Star Ultra on DS
Earlier this week, we found out Kirby and the Forgotten Land had become the biggest Kirby launch ever in the UK. Now, in related news - the game has been crowned the "biggest" Kirby launch in Japan. As highlighted in Japan's Famitsu sales charts th
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- Nintendo Switch
- Sales
- Japan
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (April 2nd)
It's April already?!
It's the weekend - hooray! We hope you've all managed to get through April Fools' Day in one piece. It's been another week of bombshells, with possibly the biggest news being something we all *kinda* expected but didn't want to admit, and that's the news of Breath of the Wild 2 being delayed into 2023. We also got three new...
- Talking Point
- Nintendo Switch
- What Are You Playing
- Features
Mini Review A Memoir Blue - Annapurna's Latest Is Short But Just Not Sweet Enough
Front crawl, back stroke, ego stroke
We'd be lying if we pretended we hadn't experienced impressive games published by Annapurna Interactive in the past; What Remains of Edith Finch, Outer Wilds, and Sayonara Wild Hearts are just scratching the surface of the critically acclaimed titles that have passed through their avowed art-game doors. The hit...
- Mini Reviews
- Switch eShop
News Mutant Mudds Dev Announces New "Casual Online Party Game" For Switch, Supports Up To 13 Players
Atooi unleashes Run Box Run in 2022
Mutant Mudds and Hatch Tales developer Atooi yesterday announced it would be releasing a brand new "casual online party game experience" for the Nintendo Switch. Don't worry, it's not an April Fools joke. This game is officially titled Run Box Run and will launch at some point this year. Here's a brief rundown of...
- Switch eShop
- Nintendo Switch
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