Hardware Hyperkin SupaBoy S Review
It's back, but is it better?
News On Nintendo Switch Power, WSJ Tech Writer Pitches in With Alternative Details
Disagreeing with aspects of recent reports
Editorial The Nintendo Switch 'Power' Debate is Likely Missing the Point
Sensible expectations from gamers, and Nintendo, are key
News Eurogamer Report Suggests Nintendo Switch GPU Runs 60 Percent Slower When Undocked
CPU power remains locked in, however
News - 2016, Week 51
Sunday25th Dec 2016
News Nintendo Files Trademark Application For Eternal Darkness
Possible virtual console release on the Switch?
Fans of Eternal Darkness: Sanity's Requiem have had a rough decade. While the franchise lays dormant from Nintendo, a spiritual successor titled Shadows of the Eternal was to be developed (by ex-Silicon Knights devs) for the Wii U. Unfortunately it didn't hit an adequate amount of funding via...
Feature Nintendo Life's 12 Days of Christmas - Day One
Let the unwrap-athon begin
In this video series Alex takes a look at a wealth of wonderful Nintendo-themed goodies, unboxing one parcel at a time over the course of twelve days. If you fancy picking up what Alex unboxed today, click here.
Feature A Year in Development - Jools Watsham on the Journey From Renegade Kid to Atooi
"I look forward to bringing more retro-inspired goodness"
In this series of features we invite 'Nindies' to share thoughts on their experiences in 2016. In this entry Jools Watsham outlines a year in which Renegade Kid closed and he went in a new direction with Atooi. Wow, 2016 has been a very busy year – full of many ups and many downs. Let's...
Editorial Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from All at Nintendo Life
Thank you for another wonderful year
Time flies when you're having fun, or contemplating the fun still to come. It's hard to believe it's already here, but we want to wish a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all of you; whatever 25th December and the surrounding days mean to you, we hope you have a jolly time. 2016 was an interesting year for...
Saturday24th Dec 2016
Feature 30 Essential Wii U eShop Games
Because it's cold outside
Oh, the weather outside is frightful, But the fire is so delightful. And since we've got no place to go, Let it download, let it download, let it download. (Tsk, must do better, Ed.) So yeah, we're too much into the festive spirit to really make that opening 'bit' work, but in any case we thought the timing was good for...
Video Check Out the Open World Flash Game That Never Was
Gone in a flash
Superhero games have had a bit of a rough track record due to the abundance of lazy licensed games, but highlights of the past few years could be found in the likes of the Batman Arkham or inFamous series. One popular superhero that seems to have never gotten his chance to shine in a game is the Flash, but recent reports indicate...
Feature The Nindie Christmas Celebration - Pocket Card Jockey
Giddyup
If there was ever a game to represent this most cruel, brilliant, and baffling of years, Pocket Card Jockey is it. Game Freak's most recent non-Pokémon venture makes little sense: You're a horseracing jockey, but really you're a Solitaire player... but really you're an animal husbandry novice. That this strange brew of strategy, quick...
Video Mega Man Inspired Rock Band "The Protomen" Release Short Film
It's going to make you explode into neon-coloured smoke
I've been listening to The Protomen's music for the generous half of a decade, dreaming of the day when the concepts created would be able to breathe visually. The day has come, and it's a great one. For those unfamiliar, The Protomen are a band that's been around for 13 years. Most...
Feature A Year in Development - A Letter from 13AM Games
"We can't wait to let you know what we've been up to for next year"
In this series of features we invite 'Nindies' to share thoughts on their experiences in 2016. In this entry Dave Proctor from 13AM Games shares an end-of-year letter with Nintendo Life's readers. Dear Nintendo Life Readers, Gosh, I can't believe 2016 is coming to an end. I'm...
Friday23rd Dec 2016
Editorial The Nintendo Switch 'Power' Debate is Likely Missing the Point
Sensible expectations from gamers, and Nintendo, are key
Just as was the case in the build-up to the Wii U's launch, plenty are debating the graphical grunt of the Nintendo Switch; it's a valid thing to argue about, in a sense, as a system's capabilities play a key part in the kinds of games it can deliver. The debate has centred on two sets of...
Deals There Are a Lot of Festive eShop Discounts in North America
Alright, we'll list them...
The festive season is upon us and, well, it's not much fun going out to the shops with the bad weather and crazy crowds. It's the ideal time to look at downloads for new games, then, and the eShop has its usual wide array of discounts. In Europe our Nintendo Download Update exhaustively lists all the festive discounts,...
Retro Check Out These Early Prototype Pictures of the Nintendo DS
The start of a new era
The Nintendo DS represented a bold new direction for Nintendo, kicking off an extremely lucrative period for the company's handheld line; this "third pillar" to Nintendo's strategy wasn't originally supposed to replace the Game Boy line, but it ended up doing so anyway. The original "Phat" model was rather hideous in...
Review Soul Axiom (Wii U eShop)
It's got soul, man
Soul Axiom is a spiritual successor to Master Reboot, a rather decent and interesting Wii U eShop title from Wales Interactive. They're not directly tied together, but thematic and stylistic crossovers deliberately nudge and wink at those with experience of the previous release, while Soul Axiom also goes its own way. Ultimately,...
News Shigeru Miyamoto Neatly Sums Up What Made The Late Satoru Iwata So Special
"He'd always be positive, always try to make the impossible happen"
When Nintendo president Satoru Iwata passed away in 2015, it came as a massive shock not just to Nintendo fans, but to the industry as a whole. Iwata had guided the company through one of its most successful periods, and - had his life not been tragically cut short - would no doubt...
Video 80's Overdrive Continues To Look And Sound Totally Radical
"See you in 2017"
80's Overdrive is on course for a release in 2017, and developer Insane Code has released some more gameplay footage which makes this Out Run-style racer look even more impressive. The video contains music from Vectorwolf, a band which has licensed some of its songs to appear in the game - including Night Chase, which is the tune...
News Niantic Increasing Gen II Pokémon GO Encounters Over Holiday Period
Have a Pichu at the details
Having recently added some generation II 'mon, Niantic is now offering increased odds of nabbing these critters in Pokémon GO. There have been some mumblings of discontent over how these are accessed, so this is probably a smart move. Through Christmas week and into the New Year various tweaks in the game will adjust...
News Uncharted And Last Of Us Designer Says Super Mario Run Is One Of His Games Of The Year
He's got all the coins, too
Super Mario Run has had something of a mixed reception since it launched; 50 million downloads would suggest that the game has been an overwhelming success, but a few negative App Store reviews and investor niggles have soured the release a little. On the plus side, it always helps when one of the most infl
Rumour A Miiverse Page Has Been Spotted for SEGA 3D Classics Collection 2
Keep those fingers crossed
Nintendo kicked off the 3D Classics line shortly after the 3DS eShop launched, offering gamers a chance at reliving retro games through a different perspective. Unfortunately, the company never took the idea much further beyond the initial few games, but SEGA has carried the torch and created dozens of 3D remasters from...
Video Slick Promotional Video Attempts To Summarise Mario For The Mobile Generation
There's more to Mario than Super Mario Run, after all
Super Mario Run is now available on iOS, and while its launch hasn't been without some issues, it appears to have been a considerable commercial success for Nintendo, with 40 million downloads in f
Video The Final Episode of Pokémon Generations is Now Live
All good things come to an end
The Pokémon Generations video series has been hugely popular, with high-quality animations telling the story from all of the main series releases up to Pokémon X & Y. Now the final episode is live - The Redemption. It's a rather nice way to end the series, albeit lacking the over-the-top explosive battles that...
Deals Grab A New Nintendo 3DS With Game And Cover Plate For Just £150 From Nintendo UK
Kick off the New Year with a bang
It might be too late to secure one before Santa arrives, but Nintendo UK's online store has some amazing deals on New Nintendo 3DS bundles. The store is offering up to £40 off some of these packages, all of which come with a game and a face plate. Here are the bundles currently on offer:
News Super Mario Run Races to 50 Million Downloads
Think of that Mushroom Kingdom coin...
What can you say? People love Mario. After previously surpassing 40 million downloads in its first four days since becoming available on the App Store, the plumber has already taken another milestone. Nintendo of Europe has announced that Super Mario Run has now reached 50 million downloads worldwide. To...
News A New SteamWorld Project is Coming in 2017 as Image & Form Gears Up for Its 20th Anniversary
It'll be shown at PAX East
Image & Form has posted its final 'Engine Room' episode of the year, in which it looks back on 2016 (a bit) and looks ahead at what's to come. The hosting duo confirm that 2017 will see a new SteamWorld project, and it'll be shown at PAX East in Boston; the company will also be celebrating its 20th Anniversary. Is...
Thursday22nd Dec 2016
News On Nintendo Switch Power, WSJ Tech Writer Pitches in With Alternative Details
Disagreeing with aspects of recent reports
For almost three days, a report by Eurogamer has left parts of the Nintendo fanbase distraught. Some fretted the rumoured specs to be a negative omen for third-party support, worrying that a seemingly burdensome development environment would repeat itself following the Wii U. Eurogamer also specifically...
Hardware Famicom Classic Mini Review
The NES Classic Mini's Eastern relation
With the NES Classic Mini currently proving to be quite hard to find at retail right now, chances are that the thought of sourcing its Japanese sibling may have crossed your mind. Released at the same time and boasting a design which imitates that of the system that started it all – 1983's "Family Computer",...
It's not as bad as it sounds
Earlier this week, reports emerged suggesting the kind of architecture that would be utilized with Nintendo Switch, while also mentioning that there would be a sizable difference between its performance in its docked and undocked modes. Many were no doubt concerned to hear this, and while these reports certainly haven't...
Nintendo Download 22nd December (North America)
Shantae: Half-Genie Hero! Mario Party 2! Geki Yaba Runner Deluxe! More!
It's the final North American Nintendo Download Update before Christmas, and there are some solid options available on Wii U and 3DS. There's a standout on Wii U, but there's also a fun retro party game and some tempting and affordable options on 3DS. Let's get to it. Missed...
News Nintendo Shares Original Design Documents from The Legend of Zelda
It all started with some graph paper
The original Legend of Zelda blazed many trails for gaming, arguably setting the standard for what would eventually become the open-world genre. Seeing as how this is the 30th anniversary for the series as a whole, Nintendo has opted for a blast from the past and dug up some of the original design documents from...
News Pachter Says Switch is the Easiest of the Big Three to Develop For
We can only hope
About a week ago, rumours emerged that the upcoming Nintendo Switch will be utilizing the Tegra X1 chipset, and this raised a lot of debate over whether or not the console would be competitive with the PS4 and Xbox One. Naturally, it's only he said, she said at this point, and all will be revealed when the system receives its full...
News Nintendo Shuts Down Another Pokémon Fan Project
"I'm sorry everyone, but Pokémon Prism is cancelled"
A short while ago Nintendo made the news for shutting down Pokémon Uranium, a fan-made title which gained so much positive press it was even nominated at the 2016 Game Awards this year - before it and Metroid II remake AM2R were
Video A Reminder That Christmas 1994 Wasn't Just About Donkey Kong Country
"That play the records on it?"
With Christmas almost here, many of you are no doubt wondering exactly what gaming goodies Saint Nick is going to leave under your tree. These days it's all 3DS, Wii U and perhaps PS4 and Xbox One, but back in 1994 there were only two real options: Nintendo and Sega. The guys over at iretrogamer.com have put together...
News Super Mario Run Passed 40 Million Downloads in Just Four Days, Focus Shifts to Improvements
A little further to run yet
Super Mario Run has had a mixed launch, it's fair to say, something we wrote about recently; it's had staggering highs and quite a few lows in its first week. Some broader figures have started to emerge. Nintendo, for its part, has given an official (albeit broad) number for downloads over launch, stating that the app...
News Dragon Quest VIII Official Website Shares More Details for 3DS
Coming 20/01/2017
Just in time for the holidays and to celebrate the impending release of Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King, Nintendo UK has updated its official website dedicated to the JRPG. Sharing more details of what players can expect on their perilous journey, the webpage explains the premise, controls and new features exclusive...
Wednesday21st Dec 2016
Video The Latest Event Course in Super Mario Maker Wants You to Use Your Head
Well, not YOUR head...
Super Mario Maker is delightfully quirky - if a structured Mario game is a piece of art, the level creation tool is a scruffy yet oddly exciting street play. It's silly and ridiculous, encouraging players around the world to create daft stages full of puzzles, sound effects and oddly stacked enemies. Yet Nintendo can always...
Thursday22nd Dec 2016
News Pokémon GO Now Has Apple Watch Support, But You Can't Catch Monsters With It
You can pillage PokéStops, though
Well, that escalated quickly. Less than a week ago we reported on rumours that Pokémon GO's Apple Watch support was being put on ice - rumours that were quickly dismissed via social media - and now the functionality has gone live. If you're on iOS and you have an Apple Watch, you can now log each Pokémon GO...
News Toby: The Secret Mine is Digging Its Way to Wii U in Early 2017
Headup Games steps in with publishing
Headup Games is a publisher that made its Nintendo debut in this Wii U generation with the rather smart Typoman. The company is a prolific publisher on various platforms, and in pleasing news one of its closest new releases will also be coming to Nintendo's system. The work of Lukáš Navrátil, Toby: The...
Wednesday21st Dec 2016
Review Shantae: Half-Genie Hero (Wii U)
Genieus
Immediately upon seeing the title screen and hearing the game's main theme, you know that Shantae: Half-Genie Hero is another step forward for this series. Back in 2002, Shantae made her debut on the Game Boy Color to rave reviews but disappointing sales — hardly a shock when you take into account the GBC was on its last legs — but the...
News The Nintendo 3DS Has Now Sold More Units In Japan Than The PlayStation 2
Quite a milestone
While Nintendo nay-sayers are always quick to point out that the 3DS hasn't been as big a commercial success as the Nintendo DS - which sold a staggering 154.02 million consoles worldwide - the handheld has still shifted an impressive number of units, especially in its native Japan. In fact, last week the 3DS shifted another...
News Nvidia's Shield Range Lives On In 2017, Despite The Impending Arrival Of Nintendo Switch
Could this be the Switch in disguise?
When rumours were circulating last year that Nvidia was working with Nintendo on what was then known as the NX, one of the key pointers was the cancellation of the 2016 Shield Tablet device. This added weight to the speculation that the graphics card giant was refocusing its energy
News You Can Now Play Super Mario Run's Toad Rally Without Spending Tickets, But There's A Catch
Enjoy a friendly run
Super Mario Run's World Tour mode is fun, but it's the Toad Rally mode which really provides the game's addictive hook. In this mode you compete with other players to earn Toads which expand the size of your kingdom and grant access to new buildings and items. Taking part in Toad Rally requires special tickets, and if you're...
Review Radiantflux: Hyperfractal (Wii U eShop)
Become a master hacker and uncover the truth
In any crime-ridden story, hackers are often depicted as a quick solution to a series of complicated problems. Sometimes in these plots they willingly cooperate with law enforcement, but often they are portrayed as social outcasts who are leading the fight against huge corporations and government...
News Metacritic's 'Best Video Games' Feature Highlights Quiet Year for Nintendo
No 90+ rated games on Wii U or 3DS
Metacritic isn't beloved by all, but the aggregator still gives a useful barometer of where key IPs and companies sit in the mainstream gaming industry. Its 'Best Video Games' feature emphasizes something we've all been painfully aware of - 2016 was a quiet year for Nintendo. For one thing, both Wii U and 3DS...
News Dark Horse is Bringing 'The Art of Splatoon' Book to the West
For squids or kids
Splatoon was a major success for Nintendo in 2015, generating significant buzz and establishing the IP as one that has a key role to play in the future. The gameplay is terrific, of course, but part of the appeal is also found in the hugely colourful environments and characters. Those that love the designs in Splatoon are now in...
A classic in every way
It's been over twenty years now since the release of The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past, but it's interesting to look back at the state of the Zelda series around the time of its release. In many ways, A Link to the Past was the first true sequel to the original Legend of Zelda, after Zelda II: The Adventure of Link went...
Random Your Pool Table Isn't Complete Until It's Had A Zelda Makeover
One in the pocket
Legend of Zelda fan Bryan loves everything about the series, but there was always something missing from his collection - something pool table-sized. YouTube channel Awe Me - which runs regular segments where it enlists the help of industry professionals to construct one-of-a-kind items - decided to help him solve this issue by...
News The First NES Advertisement Has Been Successfully Preserved
Chalk up another point for gaming historians
Despite the gaming industry's relatively young age, it's interesting that much of its history is subject ot permanent loss. As standards have changed over the years, many games, advertisements, prototypes, and so on, have been lost due to poor efforts to future proof them. A great example of this can be...
News Save Data Unlocks Bonus Games On Sega 3D Fukkoku Archives 3: Final Stage
Two key titles from Sega's history
Sega 3D Fukkoku Archives 3: Final Stage hits Japan this week, and the latest issue of Famitsu has revealed that fans of the series can unlock bonus games with their existing save data. If you own Sega 3D Fukkoku Archives then you can unlock 1984's Girl's Garden - famous for marking the debut of Sonic co-creator...
News Niantic Issues Walking and Catching Stats on Pokémon GO
We did it!
Though Pokémon GO has definitely fallen in popularity from its record-setting summer debut, it's still managed to hold a sizable fanbase. Considering the game's global success, one must occasionally wonder things such as how many Pokémon have been caught, or how far everyone has collectively walked. Fortunately, Niantic does keep track...
Video Check Out The Opening Salvos Of Tank Troopers On Nintendo 3DS
Lock and load
Tank Troopers was something of a surprise announcement during 2016, with Nintendo showing it off for the first time in September's Nintendo Direct broadcast. The game isn't out until next year in the west, but it launched today in Japan for 800 Yen and our friend NintenDaan has duly recorded some footage. While the game's focus is...
Ninterview Channy and Kimberly, Sharing A Love for All Things Nintendo Through Animation
Tributes to the likes of Switch, Star Fox and now Pokemon Sun & Moon
We often like to share the best of fan-made creations here on Nintendo Life, whether it's artwork, music, live-action videos or animations. One YouTube channel that's had a bit of love from us is Channy & Kimberly, which emerged this year and achieved some success with its...
News Pic-a-Pix Color Will Brighten Up Picross-Style Challenges on Wii U and 3DS
Try for free in Lightwood Games' interactive Holiday card
There are various ways to announce games, but we want to doff our festive hats to Lightwood Games for its latest approach. It's announced Pic-a-Pix Color for the Wii U and 3DS eShop, out in 2017 with more details to come in January, and has given us all a chance to try it out. The concept is...
Video Shantae: Half-Genie Hero's Launch Trailer Will Swash Your Buckles
Ret-2-Go!
Unless you've been trapped in a genie's bottle, you'll probably know that WayForward's amazing looking Shantae: Half-Genie Hero has finally made it to the Wii U. To celebrate Shantae embarking on her first full HD adventure the good folks over at WayForward recently put out a launch trailer with a rousing soundtrack which you can watch...
Tuesday20th Dec 2016
Hardware Hyperkin SupaBoy S Review
It's back, but is it better?
The industry's passion for "new" retro hardware has been growing steadily over the past few years, and the launch of the NES Classic Mini finally signals Nintendo's entry into this niche yet vibrant sector of the market. Given the astonishing success of that venture it is almost inevitable that we'll see a SNES Classic...
News Pokémon GO Lapras Event Raises $17 Million In Tourist Revenue For Tsunami-Hit Japanese Region
Every little helps
During November Niantic held a special Pokémon GO event in Japan's Iwate Prefecture, Miyagi Prefecture, and Fukushima Prefecture - all areas impacted by the 2011 Tsunami. The intention was to generate interest with players and give the tourist industry in this struggling region a much-needed boost; the achieve this, Niantic made...
News Poochy & Yoshi's Woolly World Trailer Shows Off 3DS Features
You'll probably want the amiibo...
Poochy & Yoshi's Woolly World will be an early arrival on 3DS in 2017, the latest in a small batch of Wii U titles that are have been re-worked for the portable. It's a title that'll actually put the New 3DS to use, too, reportedly running at 60fps on the New model (like the Wii U original) and 30fps on older...
News 20 Years Ago This Week, Gaming History Was Made On UK Television
The infamous Super Mario 64 GamesMaster challenge
We've had a lot of anniversaries recently, with Sonic and Metroid standing out as key examples. However, one event - which was in danger of going uncelebrated until we spotted this tweet - is a seminal moment in UK TV history, and it all revolved around a challenge on Super Mario 64. For those of...
Editorial Rediscovering the Simple Pleasures of 2D Platformers on Wii U
What mascots do best
Heading towards the festive period I often revisit older games, favourites that have perhaps been untouched for a year or two. That's certainly the case this year, where relatively few recent blockbusters (on any platform) have been tempting enough to make me part from my cash. There's also a bit of premature nostalgia at play,...
News Nintendo Has No Plans For Additional Super Mario Run Content
Out Run
There are currently no plans to produce new content for Super Mario Run, Nintendo has stated. The game launched last week and has been downloaded millions of times, generating a considerable amount of revenue for Nintendo - but it hasn't been without its issues, with players complaining about the high cost and connection problems. While...
Fun for the whole family
Have you ever experienced a moment when you've attempted to draw an object or animal and your family or friends identify it as something else? The odds are very good as, in a nutshell, that's what Pictionary is all about. Scribble, by indie developer Bear Box Media, is essentially an enhanced digital version of the classic...
Rumour Latest Pokémon GO Update Hints At Christmas Event
But is Niantic is running out of time?
While the mobile world loses its head over Super Mario Run, let's not forget the other big smartphone release of 2016 - Pokémon GO. The monster-catching app just got a new update, and as ever data miners have been digging in to find anything of interest. It so happens that this new update has a very...
News Five Hours of 3DS Nintendo Network Maintenance is On the Way
Don't expect anything, though...
There's normally an hour or two of maintenance each week on the Nintendo Network, often affecting Wii U and 3DS, though there's a slightly longer stretch coming shortly that'll affect 'online play, rankings etc' on the portable. In total there'll be five hours of downtime; the eShop isn't mentioned specifically, but...
Monday19th Dec 2016
News NVIDIA is Named the Yahoo Finance Company of the Year
AI and gaming are the key to incredible growth for the company
One of ongoing debates prior to the unveiling of the Nintendo Switch was the company that would ultimately supply the GPU; reports pointing to NVIDIA were countered with suggestions AMD would get the nod, especially as the latter has had a lockdown on consoles for a decent period of...
Tuesday20th Dec 2016
Video The Pokémon Company Tries to Show Off Multi-Coloured LEDs for Sun and Moon Z-Rings
Gotta buy 'em all?
Millions of gamers have been getting stuck into Pokémon Sun and Moon, but it'll be interesting to see how well - or otherwise - the Z-Ring toys are performing. Clearly mimicking the gimmick of the Yo-kai Watch series in terms of oversized wearable toys, these communicate with the game to light up and react to Z-Moves. In Japan,...
Monday19th Dec 2016
News Eurogamer Report Suggests Nintendo Switch GPU Runs 60 Percent Slower When Undocked
CPU power remains locked in, however
The Nintendo Switch arrives in March next year but we still know relatively little about the console, at least from an official perspective. Leaks relating to the machine's power have been coming thick and fast however, and Eurogamer has pulled together a report which cites numerous development sources and...
Nintendo Download 22nd December (Europe)
Shantae: Half-Genie Hero! Picross e7! Discounts galore! More!
Another week begins, but it's a little bit more special as the festive season is just around the corner. The European Nintendo Download update promises a notable Wii U release along with plenty more besides, including more Picross, downloadable videos and another ridiculously long list of...
Video Take an Extended Look at Switch Exclusive Seasons of Heaven
Showing off the Unreal Engine on Nintendo's system
One thing that is known about Nintendo Switch's capabilities is that it's set to deliver support for the Unreal engine, an area where the Wii U struggled on a technical level. A good demonstration of that may be found in the full three and a half minute trailer for Seasons of Heaven, a title that'll...
News Nintendo's Share Value Plummets Despite Super Mario Run Downloads and Revenue Performance
Negative App Store reviews cited as concerns
Super Mario Run has, on the surface level, had a strong launch. Reportedly downloaded over 37 million times since launch, it's set records and also done well in the charts; at the time of writing it's still the most downloaded and highest grossing iPhone app in the US and UK, according to App Annie, and...
Talking Point The Leaps and Falls of Super Mario Run's Launch
Records broken, positive press, negative user reviews, connection issues
Last week Super Mario Run was released after what seemed like an age of waiting, particularly for investors demanding that Nintendo make a big move on mobile. Though we had Miitomo earlier in the year, and of course Pokémon GO succeeding for Niantic and The Pokémon Company,...
News Insane Shooter Mani Yugi TOKOYO Could Be Headed To New 3DS And Nintendo Switch
Subject to successful crowdfunding campaign
No one quite does 2D shooters like the Japanese and that's why STUDIO TOKOYO's Mani Yugi TOKOYO has really caught our attention. The game made its debut at BitSummit 4th and was originally expected to arrive on the New Nintendo 3DS at the end of this year, but STUDIO TOKOYO put a stop to development and...
Video Get a Good Look at Dragon Quest XI on 3DS
Two screens, two styles
We've known for quite some time that Dragon Quest XI is coming to the 3DS, and Square Enix has been showing it off a little in recent days at Jump Festa 2017; it's looking rather interesting. In a presentation the company showed off the PS4 and 3DS versions; a unique touch with the portable entry is that the top screen shows...
News D-Day Comes For The Game Boy Color As It Finally Hosts Wolfenstein 3D
"Mein Leiben!"
Updating the age-old Game Boy with a speedier CPU and a rather substantially generous colour palette proved to be a shrewd move back in 1998, but even with this hardware upgrade, certain games - such as the iconic Wolfenstein 3D - would always seem out-of-reach. Yet that is exactly what Anders Granlund is pulling off as you can see...
Feature It's Time to Vote for Your Nintendo Life Overall Game of the Year
The final reckoning
With 2016 drawing to a close it's time to look back and reflect on a year of Nintendo gaming. Part of this is through Game of the Year awards, of course, and last week we opened the voting for the Reader Awards. Lots of you took part, and now it's time to choose your Overall Game of the Year. Last week you voted in categories...
Video Let's Learn More About The Super Game Boy
The Gaming Historian has you covered
Typical. You wait years for someone to do a decent, in-depth video guide to the Super Game Boy and two come along at once. A few weeks ago we reported on Pug Hoof Gaming's excellent three-part series on the popular peripheral, and now our old chum Norm "The Gaming Historian" is back with his increasingly...
News New NES game Dreamworld Pogie Finds Kickstarter Success
Let's hope the Oliver Twins don't go dizzy
Are you itching for something 'new' to play on your beloved NES? Then the Dreamworld Pogie Kickstarter might be the one for you. If you are British and of a certain age, you'll no doubt remember the Dizzy series of games by The Oliver Twins. While most of the Dizzy success story was on home computers,...
Random Satoru Shibata Shares Season's Greetings, Spent Too Long on His Yo-kai Watch Dance
Three days... three days!
As per annual tradition, Nintendo of Europe President Satoru Shibata has issued a seasonal message to Nintendo fans. He talks about some highlights from the year, while also issuing an apology for the restricted NES Classic Mini stock. In some respects Shibata-san's message reflects a quiet year for the company, with a lot...
News Niantic Reiterates Pokémon GO For Apple Watch Is Still Coming Amid Rumours Of Cancellation
"Stay tuned"
It's easy to forget that the announcement of Super Mario Run wasn't the only Nintendo-related bombshell that was dropped during Apple's iPhone 7 keynote earlier this year. Pokémon GO developer Niantic also showed off an Apple Watch app which works in conjunction with the game to save you the bother of having to pull your phone out of...
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