Feature Has A Decades-Old Super Mario 64 Mystery Finally Been Cleared Up?
L is NOT and was never real, according to new sources
News Hatsune Miku: Project DIVA Mega Mix Secures Western Switch Release
As a Switch exclusive, no less
News Diddy Kong's Racing Once Again With A Return To Mario Kart After 11 Years Away
"And this time, he's in the mood"
News - 2019, Week 35
Sunday1st Sep 2019
Feature A Guide To Shopping In Japan's Retro Gaming Paradise, Akihabara
The promised land
For readers of Nintendo Life, Akihabara will almost certainly need no introduction. It has for decades been the bastion of Japanese gaming and otaku culture, a sprawling metropolis of stores packed with gaming treasures which we just can’t find back home. The sheer amount of gaming stores to explore have made the trip to...
Rumour The Next DLC Fighter For Smash Bros. Ultimate Might Be Representing SNK
Update: The page has been taken down
Update (1st Sep, 23:55 BST): The Challenger Pack 4 page appears to have been taken down from Nintendo's UK website. Original story (1st Sep, 21:15 BST): If Nintendo's UK website is anything to go by, it looks like the next DLC fighter coming to Super Smash Bros. Ultimate after Banjo-Kazooie could be from SNK...
Guide Upcoming Nintendo Switch Games And Accessories For September And October 2019
Zelda: Link's Awakening, Daemon X Machina and more!
Blimey, it's September already? We're well into the second half of the year and things are starting to ramp up after the normally quiet summer period for the games industry. With Switch Lite and a Zelda game on the horizon, Nintendo has plenty of goodies coming up for us to spend our cash on in the...
Video 14 Exciting New Games Coming To The Nintendo Switch In September
An action-packed month of releases
Hide your money, because this month is absolutely jam-packed with a selection of high-quality Switch games. Honestly, this is set to be one of the best months of 2019 – with things kicking off on 3rd September when Sypro Reignited Trilogy and Final Fantasy VIII Remastered arrive on the same day. It only gets...
Review Pokémon Masters - One Of The Best Pokémon Mobile Games, But Still Not Quite There
Gacha catch 'em all
While The Pokémon Company has been on mobile phones doing games and apps since 2011 – long before Nintendo seriously considered going mobile – it has never jumped into what many believe is the secret sauce to securing a successful mobile game: Gacha-style mechanics. These are games where you get characters through random...
News You Can No Longer Get 3DS And Wii U Discounts From My Nintendo In Japan
They're gone!
Depending on how you feel about the 3DS and Wii U, you may or may not be pleased to hear software discounts for these two systems are no longer being offered on the My Nintendo website in Japan. According to Japanese Nintendo, the page where you could once redeem these rewards no longer exists. If you attempt to navigate to it, you'll...
News Ubisoft Expected More From Starlink, Plans To "Create Better Products" For Family Market
And gained a lot of experience in the process
Ubisoft had ambitious plans to revitalise the toys-to-life video game genre but unfortunately fell short when sales for Starlink: Battle for Atlas failed to take off. Nowadays, you're more likely to find the entire bundle for a heavily reduced price in a bargain bin, and while it's a game that we...
News Risk Of Rain 2 Physical Switch Release Confirmed, Includes The Original Game
Double the fun
Risk of Rain 2 made a surprise splash on the Switch eShop not long ago. If you would prefer a hard copy of the game, though, you're in luck. According to a listing on Amazon, this version expected to arrive on 15th November for $39.99 USD. To top it off, the game will also include the original Risk of Rain, which was released last...
Poll Box Art Brawl #6 - Mega Man 3
Blue on blue
Ding ding! Round 6! Welcome once again to Box Art Brawl, the series where regional retro box art variations duke it out to discover which one rules the roost. Last week we saw Super Mario Kart race itself ragged until just one version took the chequered flag. The winner? Super Mario Kart, followed closely by Super Mario Kart, with poor...
News Escape From The Urlag Invasion When Greak: Memories Of Azur Arrives On Switch In 2020
Featuring traditional hand-drawn animation
Publisher Bromio and developer Navegante have revealed Greak: Memories of Azur will arrive on the Switch next year. The game is a side-scrolling single player game featuring traditional hand-drawn animation. The player takes control of three siblings and must guide them through the lands of Azur. You'll be...
Saturday31st Aug 2019
News Smash Bros. Ultimate Offering Free Spirit Board Challenge Pack To Switch Online Subscribers
Download it today
To add some extra value to the Switch Online subscription, Nintendo has been releasing free challenge packs for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. The second one has now been released. Provided you have an active online subscription, you'll be able to redeem this from the Switch eShop right away. Spirit Board Challenge Pack 2 gives you a...
Video Digital Foundry Gives Its Technical Analysis Of Astral Chain On Switch
"A really well-made Switch game"
Astral Chain is the latest masterpiece from PlatinumGames and it is exclusive to Switch. So, how does it hold up in the technical department? According to the folks over at Digital Foundry, the focus is on pushing Nintendo's hardware, rather than targeting higher frame rates. Unlike the Bayonetta ports, Astral Chain...
News Risk Of Rain 2 Makes A Surprise Splash On The Switch eShop, Includes Scorched Acres Update
It's out now!
Bulletstorm isn't the only Gearbox-published title that received a surprise release on the eShop this weekend. Risk of Rain 2 also made a splash on Nintendo's hybrid device. This game was previously featured during the recent Indie World Showcase and is a sequel to Hopoo Games' roguelike 2
News DOOM 64 Rated By The Australian Classification Board
The armies of Hell are returning
It seems like DOOM 64 really is making a comeback in some way or form. During the weekend of QuakeCon, a PEGI rating for the game surfaced online and now – roughly a month later – one has popped up on the Australian Classification Board
News Castle Crashers Remastered Brings Cartoon Beat 'Em Up Action To The Switch Next Month
Defend your kingdom
Earlier this year, American-based developer The Behemoth lifted the lid on Castle Crashers Remastered for the Switch. This is the first time the company will bring one of its games to a Nintendo platform since the GameCube generation. Now, after "months of responding to questions and posts and tweets" asking when exactly the...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (August 31st)
Here are our picks, but what are yours?
We did it, folks! We've made it to another weekend and this time there's a pretty major release to be getting stuck into. You can probably guess what most of us are playing this time around, but we've shared our plans with you below regardless. As always, we'd love for you to join in the fun and leave your own...
Friday30th Aug 2019
News The Physical Version Of Spyro Reignited Trilogy On Switch Will Require A Sizable Download
Clear up some space
Not long after the Switch version of the Spyro Reignited Trilogy was announced, multiple listings for the game began to appear online. At the time, online retail listings in North America suggested the physical copy would require a download, while there was no mention of this on the front of the European box art. Now, with the...
News Hatsune Miku: Project DIVA Mega Mix Secures Western Switch Release
As a Switch exclusive, no less
Sega has revealed that Hatsune Miku: Project DIVA Mega Mix is heading exclusively to the Switch in 2020. The best news? It's confirmed for the west, too. The game is said to take the series "to a new dimension" and allows both traditional button inputs and motion control movements unique to the Switch. Fan-favourite...
News Bulletstorm Just Blew Up On The Switch eShop, And Here's What It Looks Like
Fancy biting the bullet?
Bulletstorm has stealth-launched on the Switch eShop today, bringing with it some seriously over the top FPS action. The "Duke of Switch Edition" subtitle may give you a clue about what makes this version so special - it's got the one and only Duke Nukem in it, see? It costs £24.99 in the UK and $29.99 in North America...
Round Up Is Astral Chain A "Platinum-Plated Masterpiece" Or "Flavourless Disappointment"?
The critics wade in
Today sees the launch of PlatinumGames' latest epic, the action-packed Astral Chain. Showcasing the company's trademark combat-focused gameplay and eye-catching visuals, this Switch exclusive also features sections where you investigate crime scenes and compile clues. It's a fantastic mix of genres and is effortlessly one of the...
Gallery The Astral Chain Collector's Edition Is From Another Dimension
*Spoiler Warning*
It's launch day for PlatinumGames' latest frenetic action game, Astral Chain. If you're one of the lucky ones, you might have ordered the Europe-exclusive Collector's Edition – and if you are one of those people, we suggest you look away now and save your eyes for your own private unboxing. However, there are many more people...
News Celebrate Untitled Goose Game's Launch With This Honkingly Cool Merch
We need those socks
If you missed the news earlier today, the adorable, quacky nuisance simulator Untitled Goose Game finally secured a release date on Nintendo Switch. We can't wait to get stuck into its pesky delights for ourselves, but before that, there's some merchandise to attend to. The game's publisher Panic is attending PAX West this...
Random Not All Joy-Con Are Created Equal
We'll pass, thanks
The Switch is a pretty smart-looking bit of kit; whether you opt for the sophisticated grey model or put yourself out there with a set of vibrant neon Joy-Con, the hardware consistently looks sleek and elegant - and considerably more refined than its Wii U Gamepad predecessor. Not all Joy-Con are quite as nice as Nintendo's own,...
Review Boreal Blade - Challenging Freeform Swordplay Undercut By Technical Problems
Bae blade
There’s nothing quite like battling for victory while teetering on the precipice of defeat. It’s that adrenaline-inducing moment in virtual time that’s made everything from driving simulators to fighting games so consistently engrossing. A sliver of health. Increasingly ill-favoured odds. But when you win, despite it all, it’s a...
News Honk! Untitled Goose Game Finally Has A Release Date On Switch
New gameplay trailer reveals all
After what feels like a literal eternity, the time has finally come. Untitled Goose Game has now been given a confirmed Switch release date of 20th September. Get in. We've been waiting to hear more about this one ever since it was first announced back in August last year; with a charming dose of humour and an...
News Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle Celebrates Its Second Anniversary With An eShop Sale
Everything must go!
One of the standout games on the Switch is Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle. Since launching in August 2017, the Ubisoft title has had tremendous success, shifting more than two million copies worldwide. If you haven't already played this game, now is the perfect opportunity. In celebration of its two year anniversary - the game,...
Poll Astral Chain Is Out Today, Are You Getting It?
Make your voice heard
Today finally sees the release of Astral Chain, the latest Nintendo-exclusive game to arrive courtesy of PlatinumGames. We've already sung its praises in our review - we went as far as to say that this is one of 2019's best video games - but now we want to hear from you. Will you be grabbing a copy? Perhaps you're even already...
News Pokémon Masters Instantly Becomes The Top iPhone Download In 27 Countries
It's super effective!
Pokémon Masters appears to be off to a strong start following yesterday's release, with mobile market analyst Sensor Tower revealing DeNA's new release has already become the top download for iPhone in 27 countries. Yep, 27 countries! This is said to be an improvement on Game Freak's 2018 release, Pokémon Quest, which...
News SpeedRunners Is Finally Racing Onto The Nintendo Switch
A competitive game for four players
In February, a fan of the publisher tinyBuild reached out to the company and asked if there was any chance of SpeedRunners coming to the Switch. Surprisingly, CEO Alex Nichiporchik responded, saying the game would be coming to the system. After waiting months for an official announcement, tinyBuild has now...
News Warriors Orochi 4 Ultimate Adds New Characters, Storylines And More
Available as an upgrade or standalone release
Koei Tecmo and Omega Force have officially revealed Warriors Orochi 4 Ultimate, an update to Warriors Orochi 4 which brings new content for players to enjoy. The new game will be launching in February 2020 as a standalone title, or as a special 'Upgrade Pack' for those who already own the base game. The...
News Spice And Wolf Brings A VR Anime Experience To The Switch Next Week
Introducing the wolf goddess
Have you been wanting to test out a new VR game with your Nintendo Labo Goggles? Then it might be worth taking a look at Spice and Wolf VR. It's coming to the Switch eShop next week on 5th September and will set you back $24.99 USD. The game is based on the popular light novel series of the same name and is about a...
News Into The Dead 2 Brings A New Wave Of Zombie Survival To Switch
60 story levels to complete
Launching this October on Nintendo Switch is Into the Dead 2, a zombie survival game that'll have you blasting your way through hordes of the undead. You know the deal with zombie games by now - Into the Dead 2 tasks players with journeying through a zombie apocalypse in a race to save their family. You'll need to arm...
News Intense Platforming Awaits When La-Mulana 1 & 2 Arrives On Switch Next Year
"Your destiny awaits"
NIS America has announced that La-Mulana 1 & 2 is headed to Nintendo Switch next year, and there's a brand new trailer up above to prove it. La-Mulana is a brutal platforming adventure game heavily inspired by the MSX system. A remake of the original game actually arrived on Wiiware a few years back - and it was excellent...
News Pinball Joins Hamster's Arcade Archives Series This Week
Featuring a bonus Mario stage
Later today, Hamster will add Pinball to the Arcade Archives collection on the Switch eShop. This game was originally released by Nintendo in 1984. The modern version is priced at $7.99 / £6.29 and supports 1 - 2 players. The basis of this virtual game is just like the real thing – gain as many points as you can...
News Override: Mech City Brawl Is Smashing Its Way To Switch
"Mech it rain"
Multiplayer mech fighter Override: Mech City Brawl is headed to Nintendo Switch later this year, it has been confirmed. The game has players piloting a diverse roster of mechs, each with their own playstyle, special moves, and finishers, all with the aim of demolishing everything in your sight and emerging victorious. There are local...
News SMG And DevM Partner With Team17 To Release Moving Out On Switch Next Year
Get packing
Ever fancied becoming a removalist? Well, now you can when the chaotic "simulator" Moving Out shows up on the Switch and multiple other platforms at some point in 2020. The game is a collaboration between the Aussie studio SMG (Death Squared) and Swedish studio, DevM Games (Extreme Forklifting 2). In the latest update, it
Thursday29th Aug 2019
Random Gird Your Loins For This Amusing Lion King Box Error
We hope it hasn't gone to the printers yet...
Yesterday, we were gifted with the welcome news that two of the best 16-bit Disney titles – Aladdin and The Lion King – are getting remastered for the Nintendo Switch in a double-pack release. As two of the most beloved action platformers of the early '90s, it's gre
News Nicalis Hosts Switch eShop Sale, 12 Games Discounted For A Limited Time
With up to 66% off
Publisher Nicalis has slashed the prices of a nice selection of its games on the Switch eShop, with a tasty sale now taking place on both the European and North American stores. There are 12 games available at a lower-than-usual price point, some of which are sure to be worth a look. Take a look through the full list below...
Review Heave Ho - Hauls Itself Up With The Best Couch Co-op Games On Switch
To me! To you!
Given the nature of the Switch’s detachable Joy-Con, the console has plenty of couch co-op titles worthy of cracking out with friends. A few examples really stand out, like the delightful Overcooked series and Lovers in a Dangerous Spacetime, but there is arguably nothing that has quite managed to match the sheer joy that
News Here's Your First Look At Jumanji: The Video Game's Gameplay
*May contain hippos
Today, Jumanji: The Video Game has received its very first gameplay trailer, courtesy of Outright Games. We first heard about this one back in June, when it was revealed that Outright, along with Bandai Namco and UK developer Funsolve, would be launching a new game based on the Jumanji film franchise. It has players taking o
News Retro Beat 'Em Up Jay And Silent Bob: Mall Brawl Gets A Limited Run For NES
Oldschool
Jay and Silent Bob fans are in for a treat next week, with Limited Run Games announcing the 8-bit companion brawler Jay and Silent Bob: Mall Brawl is receiving a Limited Run for the NES, on 6th September. Snooch to the nooch! Jay and Silent Bob: Mall Brawl, the 8-bit companion brawler to Jay and Silent Bob: Chronic Blunt Punch from the...
News DeNA's New Mobile Game Pokémon Masters Begins Rollout On Android And iOS Devices
Check your phone!
Update: Pokémon Masters is now available on iOS devices as well. According to the Apple Store, this version is 644.4 MB. Original Article: The next big Pokémon game on mobile has arrived. Yes, that's right - if you own an Android device, you can now rush over to the Google Play Store and download Pokémon Masters...
News SNK's Samurai Shodown Reboot Scores December Switch Release Date In Japan
Update: Check out the official Switch trailer
Update (29th Aug, 06:45 BST): SNK has now uploaded the first Switch trailer of the game to its official YouTube channel. See it for yourself in the video above. Original Article (28th Aug, 17:00 BST): Originally launching on PS4 and Xbox One in June this year, SNK's Samurai Shodown reboot now has a...
News Shovel Knight: King Of Cards Is Complete And "Coming Soon" To Switch
View the final release video
To start out its presentation, Yacht Club Games showed off the final release trailer for Shovel Knight: King of Cards. After two years of in the making, the game is now finally complete and is apparently bigger than any of the previous games the developer has previously worked on. So, when is it going to be released?...
Nintendo Download 29th August (North America)
Astral Chain, Spyro Reignited Trilogy and Torchlight II
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! Nintendo Switch: Astral Chain...
News You'll Really Dig This New Shovel Knight Game From Yacht Club And Nitrome
Dig in!
During its special video presentation today, Yacht Club Games announced Shovel Knight Dig, a joint development project between itself and the talented UK developer, Nitrome - previously responsible for games like Bomb Chicken. This new title has already been in development for more than a year, but there's still a long road ahead, so there's...
Video See The Sinking City's Open World Horror Running On Switch
Improved thanks to player feedback
Developer and publisher Frogwares has released a new video which showcases upcoming release The Sinking City running on Nintendo Switch. Narrated throughout, the new video is actually refreshingly open with how it explains exactly what has been happening behind the scenes. Frogwares says that this isn't just a...
Nintendo Download 29th August (Europe)
Astral Chain! Heave Ho! Dragon Ball LITE!
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 - New Releases: ASTRAL CHAIN (Nintendo, 30th Aug,...
Gallery These New Mario & Sonic At The Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 Screenshots Sure Look Lovely
Character artwork shared, too!
The latest entry in gaming's biggest Olympic crossover series, Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020, is just around the corner, and we're feeling more than ready to dive in and explore its sporting events - archery's our jam, thanks for asking. While we wait for that release to arrive, though, let's take...
News Shovel Knight's amiibo 3-Pack Launches This December, Game Functionality Detailed
With "more amiibo surprises to come"
We've had a treasure trove of Shovel Knight news thrown at us over the last few hours, but there's still a little more to dig through. Yacht Club Games has confirmed that the upcoming amiibo three-pack will launch this December, and has also shared some juicy details about what the figures can do in-game. As...
News Co-Op Action RPG Ashen Brings Open World Exploration To Switch This December
Adventure with a friend
Ashen, the action RPG from New Zealand studio, A44, is headed to Nintendo Switch. You'll be able to play it on the go from December this year. Originally launching on Xbox One and the Epic Games Store in December 2018, Ashen went on to receive praise from critics, achieving a Metacritic score of 82 on PC. The game is...
News Sonic Comic Writer Reveals Old Super Mario Bros. Comic Pitch
"Luigi calls it quits"
American comic writer Ian Flynn might well be best known for his work with the Sonic the Hedgehog series, but if things had have happened slightly differently, he could have ended up working on some Mario projects, too. Flynn was the chief writer of Archie Comics' Sonic the Hedgehog series, starting the role in 2006 and...
News The Campaign To Get Double Dragon Neon On Switch Hots Up
Bimmy and Jimmy on Switch, please
Update: Majesco appears to be completely on board with the idea. Original story: Double Dragon Neon was a bit of a treat when it popped on to PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 back in 2012. Sadly, the Wii U would never see a port, but we're sure that the talented development team at WayForward would have loved to have...
News Gun Gun Pixies Eyes Up A Release On Switch Next Week
New gameplay trailer shared
PQube and developer Compile Heart have released a new gameplay trailer for Gun Gun Pixies, a third-person 'shooter' launching on Switch next week. If you haven't heard about this one already, Gun Gun Pixies falls into that very particular gaming category of 'creepy girl-watching, but mixed with a splattering of shooter...
Video Super Monkey Ball: Banana Blitz HD Gets A Shiny New Gameplay Trailer
Go bananas
Sega has shared a brand new gameplay video for Super Monkey Ball: Banana Blitz HD, the Switch remake of the original game found on Wii. The whole thing's in Japanese, so unless you're pretty fluent you'll have a hard time knowing which modes are being talked about, but it gives us another glimpse at the gameplay you can expect to find...
News Mona The Potion Brewing Alchemist Joins The Battle In Shovel Knight Showdown
More reveals are on the way
One of the highlights during the Yacht Club Games presentation was the reveal of the official Shovel Knight Showdown trailer. The development team behind it has put everything into the game, to make sure it is a standout brawler when it is released. If you're like us, though, and have been wondering when this one will...
News Ice Age: Scrat’s Nutty Adventure Scuttles Onto Switch This October
Watch the new gameplay trailer
Bandai Namco and Outright Games have revealed that Ice Age: Scrat’s Nutty Adventure will be haphazardly scrambling onto a Switch near you on 18th October. The game sees movie franchise favourite Scrat, the painfully clumsy squirrel, embarking on a quest through classic Ice Age locations to recover his cherished...
Hand in hand
If you're a fan of in-game cross-promotion, it might be worth checking out Le Cartel's new game, Heave Ho. It's designed for up to four people and simply requires players to reach a goal without falling to their death. As Heave Ho is published by Devolver Digital, it will include a number of indie game cameos. You'll be able to select...
Wednesday28th Aug 2019
Feature Has A Decades-Old Super Mario 64 Mystery Finally Been Cleared Up?
L is NOT and was never real, according to new sources
There's something about the very best video games which inspires obsession over the smallest details. Whether it involves (over)analysing a blurry texture, trying to decipher a muffled audio clip or simply experim
News Aladdin And The Lion King Are Reportedly Being Remastered For Switch
Update: And it's confirmed!
Update (28th Aug, 15:55 BST): And just like that, Disney Classic Games: Aladdin and The Lion King has now been officially confirmed for Switch. The collection features bonus content and retro versions of each game, with a physical release launching in stores on 29th October at "all major retailers". Here are some key...
Review AER: Memories Of Old - Take To The Skies With This Captivating, Combat-Free Adventure
Great Odin's Raven!
AER: Memories of Old begins with a beautiful little video gaming moment. As you clamber up and out of the collapsing cave in which your adventure begins, you're presented with an all-encompassing view of the fragmented floating islands, surrounded on all sides by majestic columns of billowing cloud and bottomless chasms, that...
Random Looks Like Capcom Forgot To Remove Mention Of The Wii In Ace Attorney Trilogy On Switch
Oops
We're all used to seeing older games be remade, remastered, or just straight ported to Switch, and the Ace Attorney series is one of many which has received such treatment this year. As it happens, this particular release appears to have retained a little more of its past life than you'd hope for. As you can see in the screenshot below, shared...
Review Vambrace: Cold Soul - A Gorgeous RPG That's Tragically Undone By Dull And Difficult Gameplay
Soul Eater
We here at Nintendo Life have something of a soft spot for 2018’s excellent roguelike RPG Darkest Dungeon. With its beautifully distinctive art style married to tight, enthralling battles which made maintaining the sanity of your party of warriors every bit as important as keeping on top of your combat strategies, it managed to walk a...
Soapbox Mario Kart Tour Looks Lousy With F2P Trappings, But That’s All Right
Keep those currencies and timers where they belong!
Soapbox features enable our individual writers to voice their own opinions on hot topics, opinions that may not necessarily be the voice of the site. Here, Gavin grits his teeth and discusses how he's absolutely fine with the free-to-play aspects of the upcoming mobile Mario Kart. The latest entry...
News Football Manager 2020 Confirmed For Switch, But It'll Be "Fastest" On Google Stadia
Switch gets the 'Touch' edition
Sega and Sports Interactive have announced Football Manager 2020 Touch for Nintendo Switch. The game will launch on Nintendo's machine in late November, shortly after its arrival on other platforms. As you can likely tell by the name, the 'Touch' edition coming to Switch sits most closely in line with the versions...
Random Child Left Horrified As Parents Mercilessly Cut Into His Eevee Cake
Won't someone think of the cake?
We often find ourselves longingly staring at food from the likes of Japan's Kirby Cafe or Pokémon Cafes, but soon realise that we'd struggle to actually bite into Kirby's delicious-looking face out of a weird sense of guilt. You can't eat Kirby, can you? Thing is, though, as 'mature' and 'responsible' adults,...
News Report Suggests Nintendo Doesn't Want To Overdo Mobile Microtransactions
And that The Pokémon Company is "more willing" to make money
According to a Newswire report from Takashi Mochizuki of The Wall Street Journal, Nintendo is not interested in making excessive amounts of cash with next month's mobile release, Mario Kart Tour. Mochizuki explains how investors in DeNA – the Japanese developer and publisher involved...
News Trine Dev Frozenbyte Is Surprise-Launching A New Multiplayer Melee Fighter On Switch Today
Boreal Blade
Surprise! Frozenbyte has revealed its latest game headed to Nintendo Switch and we really don't have long to wait until we can check it out. Boreal Blade is launching today. Boreal Blade is a team-based melee fighting game said to offer "a fluid combat system and the possibility to develop sophisticated fighting techniques and...
Video Google Play Pulls Out All The Stops For Its Manic Mario Kart Tour Trailer
RIP phone screens
With the recent Mario Kart Tour release date announcement, discussion and hype for the game have reached a new high amongst the series' fans. Some are excited, some are a little sceptical, but trailers like this are sure to bring the hype regardless. Google Play has released an extended trailer for the game, and while it doesn't...
News Blade Strangers Gets Three New Characters To Celebrate Its One-Year Anniversary
And much more
One of the fighting games on the Switch that perhaps deserves some more attention is Blade Strangers by Studio Saizensen and Nicalis. When it arrived in August last year, we said it was the most accessible 2D fighters we had played in years. If you've been looking for an extra reason to try it out, there is now a free update for the...
UK Charts Mario Scores First And Second Places In Successful Week For Switch
He's in 5th, 12th and 16th too!
UK chart data is now in for the week ending 24th August, revealing that Nintendo has managed to snag the top two positions with Mario leading the charge. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe has jumped up into first position, after sitting in third last week, and Super Mario Maker 2 has managed to keep hold of second place. There are...
News Decay Of Logos Delayed On Switch, Other Versions Releasing As Planned
"It’s been a difficult few weeks"
Rising Star Games and Amplify Creations have announced that the Switch release of Decay of Logos will be pushed back to improve the game's performance. Originally planned to launch tomorrow, 29th August, the Switch version will now be released in September - no specific date has been given just yet. The delay...
News Change Your Fate In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate's Next Spirit Board Event
Starts later this week
After a few tournaments, this week Nintendo is returning to its regular spirit event schedule in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate on the Switch. This latest one is being referred to as "Change Your Fate!" and starts this Friday, on 30th August. Here's a description of the three-day event, courtesy of the Nintendo Australia Twitter...
Japanese Charts Super Mario Maker 2 Still Top As Nintendo Takes Nine Of Top Ten
Hardware sales down, however
Famitsu's Japanese chart figures are now in for 19th - 25th August, revealing that Super Mario Maker 2 is still sitting pretty at the very top of the pile. The game sold another 22,582 copies this week to stay ahead of newcomer Oninaki (although it's worth noting that Oninaki's combined sales across Switch and PS4 did...
News Rocket League's 12th Season Is Now Officially Underway
Featuring Rocket Pass 4
Psyonix's ongoing support for Rocket League continues, with the developer announcing the 12th season is now officially live. Here's some information about what players can expect: Competitive Season 11 Rewards (new Boost) and the beginning of Competitive Season 12 are now available. Plus, new quality of life adjustments...
News Overcooked 2 Dishes Up Carnival Of Chaos DLC On 12th September
A culinary performance like no other
Ghost Town Games and Team 17 are getting ready to serve up the next DLC pack for Overcooked 2. It's titled Carnival of Chaos and will be ready for consumption on 12th September. You'll be able to purchase it individually or as part of the season pass. The season pass is available for £14.99/€16.99/$19.99 and...
News Seek Peace In Asgard When Side-Scrolling RPG Niffelheim Explores Switch Next Month
Do what it takes to survive
Ellada Games is set to bring its 2D side-scrolling action-survival RPG, Niffelheim, to Nintendo Switch next month. Previously released on Steam last year, the game has players setting off on an adventure across a Norse-themed world, crafting the tools and weapons they need to survive the onslaught of monsters both above...
Tuesday27th Aug 2019
News Elder Scrolls Online Director Says The Nintendo Switch Isn't "Powerful Enough" To Run The Game
Streaming the only alternative
Bethesda's been one of the strongest supporters of the Nintendo Switch since the system launched, publishing massive open-world titles like Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim on the platform. Since then, there have been requests for Elder Scrolls Online. When queried about the possibility of this game coming to the Switch at PAX...
News Diddy Kong's Racing Once Again With A Return To Mario Kart After 11 Years Away
"And this time, he's in the mood"
With his Nintendo-branded hat firmly in place, Diddy Kong is making a very welcome return to the Mario Kart scene next month as a playable character in Mario Kart Tour. Despite being a Super Smash Bros. star and featuring in the Donkey Kong games available on 3DS, Wii U and Switch, Diddy hasn't been
News Nintendo Removing Credit Card Support From 3DS And Wii U eShop In Europe
Update: Possibly thanks to new EU ruling
Update (27th Aug, 13:45 BST): Further digging suggests that the change could be thanks to PSD2, a new payment directive adopted by the European Parliament. PSD2 is said to add new levels of protection for those making purchases online and make cross-border European payment services safer, and it comes into...
News Phew, Zelda: Link's Awakening Will Support Cloud Saves On Switch After All
It was all down to an incorrect game page listing!
Update #2: Nintendo Life reader Quarth has gotten in touch with Nintendo UK and has received the following message from customer support: Thank you for contacting the Nintendo UK Customer Support Team regarding your question on "The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening"'s official page. We are sorry...
News World Exclusive Pokémon Announcement To Reportedly Air In Next Anime Episode
And that's only days away
If you're a diehard Pokémon fan, you might just want to keep a watchful eye on your Poké-news feed over the next few days. The next episode of the anime to air in Japan, called Guzma the Undefeated!, will reportedly feature an announcement that could very well be worth your time. The news comes from Serebii, who says...
News Hold Me, There's A New Firmware Update For Nintendo 3DS
Happiness through stability
Guess what? Nintendo just pushed a new firmware update out for the good old Nintendo 3DS. Double guess what? All it does is make the system more stable, and - as you'll know if you've been following the exciting business of 3DS firmware updates over the years - it was pretty darned stable already. Version number...
News Mega Man Zero/ZX Legacy Collection Leaked, But Not Yet Locked In For Switch
Update: And now it's confirmed!
Update (27th Aug, 16:15 BST): Capcom has now officially unveiled the game and it has been confirmed for release on Nintendo Switch. A press release states that the game will be available for $29.99 on 21st January 2020 both "digitally and at North American retail locations". Original Article (27th Aug, 04:30 BST):...
Talking Point With Overwatch Apparently Switch-Bound, The Future's Bright For Blizzard And Nintendo
Crafting a relationship
News that an officially-licenced Overwatch carry case for Nintendo Switch is available suggests an announcement on the horizon that many of us have expected – Overwatch is Switch-bound. While it's not yet confirmed, it would be a cruel joke to put out licensed accessories for a console you can't play the game on. Winner of...
Review RAD - A Gnarly Roguelike Which Is Let Down By Balance And Performance Problems
Get bent, muties
Double Fine has long since made a name for itself as a rather ‘out there’ studio that nonetheless produces quality work, such as Brütal Legend, Psychonauts, Headlander, and Costume Quest. Its latest release, RAD, fits right in with this lineage, blending in crazy '80s themes with an action-heavy roguelike gameplay loop. It’s...
News Legend Of The Skyfish Really Wants To Be Zelda
Hits Switch this week
Given Zelda's stature in the pantheon of video games, it's to be expected that many other games will seek to emulate the look, feel and atmosphere of Nintendo's seminal series – and that certainly seems to be the case with the upcoming eShop game Legend of the Skyfish. A collaboration between Ratalaika Games, Crescent Moon...
News Start Your Engines When Mario Kart Tour Launches On 25th September
Get ready to race, on mobile
The release date you may or may not have been anticipating has arrived! Yes, that's right – Nintendo has officially announced Mario Kart Tour will arrive on Android and iOS on 25th September. To prepare for the game's launch, Nintendo has set up a brand new twitter account: Mario Kart World Tour is able to be...
News An Overwatch Switch Carry Case Exists, No Prizes For Guessing What Comes Next
Putting the cart before the horse
Overwatch may be getting a bit long in the tooth but it's a game that continues to draw a big audience thanks to its enjoyable online play and cast of colourful characters. The topic of a Switch port has been floated several times before, but it now seems we have confirmation that it's coming from a fairly unlikely...
News Three New Costumes Are Being Added To Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3 This Friday
A sneak peek
If you happen to own Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3: The Black Order, you're in for a treat later this week. On 30th August, a free update will add the X-Men Cyclops and Colossus to this delightful Switch exclusive. In addition to this, three free costumes will also be added. Spider-Man scores his Symbiote Suit, Hulk gets his Planet Hulk...
Mini Review Whipseey And The Lost Atlas - A Kirby Clone That's Over In The Blink Of An Eye
You'll whip through it
“Jump and whip your way through this epic adventure,” begins the opening blurb for the Whipseey and the Lost Atlas listing on the Nintendo eShop. It undoubtedly does feature jumping, yes, and there’s certainly a decent amount of whipping to be found, but calling it epic is a bit of a stretch; we’ve had hiccuping spells...
News Play Pokémon Masters At Launch To Snag Useful Bonus Items
And learn all about Story Events
The latest game in the Pokémon universe, Pokémon Masters, is officially launching worldwide this Thursday. Ahead of its release, The Pokémon Company has shared some new info. You can check it all out for yourself in the needlessly long and grating video above, but there are a few key reveals to pick out here...
Gallery Square Enix Just Sent Us A Load Of Final Fantasy VIII Dog Screenshots
How could we not share them?
No matter what you do for a living, there will be days when you can't help but feel a little gloomy doing the ol' nine-to-five. Sometimes, though, you realise just how lucky you are, and one of those times is when you're given the go-ahead to spend the next few minutes creating a lovingly-crafted article focusing on the...
News Bandai Namco Apologises For Shortages Of Fishing Spirits In Japan
Catch it if you can
Since launching in Japan last month, Bandai Namco's Fishing Spirits game (Tsuri Spirits Nintendo Switch Version) has featured in the local video game charts on a regular basis. Its success has now reportedly resulted in shortages of the title across the country. As a result, Bandai Namco has issued an apology – explaining the...
Feature Pokémon World Championships 2019: Bidding Farewell To The Nintendo 3DS
A report from the front line
Pokémon is an ever-changing beast, but there is currently one constant: The Pokémon World Championships. This year was the 16th event and it was the biggest one to date, with over 8,000 people in attendance. This did cause some delays in starting the Opening Ceremony as people were still outside, but after that,...
News Bizarre Indie Hit Wuppo Is Getting A Definitive Edition Release On Switch
Bonkers, but charming
The Switch eShop is about to welcome one of the more bizarre indie hits of recent years, as Wuppo: Definitive Edition is set to launch on the console next month. The game has sold over 100,000 units across Steam, PS4 & Xbox One, making it all the more worthwhile for developer Knuist & Perzik to work on a definitive...
Video Astral Chain's Launch Trailer Brings The Hype
Friday can't come soon enough
Three days. That's all that stands between us and Astral Chain, PlatinumGames' latest release exclusive to Nintendo Switch, and we couldn't be more excited. Nintendo has shared a launch trailer for the title (we've plonked it above, just for you) and it's somehow managed to raise our hype levels to an even higher state...
News Donkey Kong-Inspired Platformer Jet Kave Adventure Swings Onto Switch Next Month
Release date confirmed
A release date for upcoming platformer Jet Kave Adventure has finally jumped, smashed, and swung its way into our grateful arms. You'll be able to get your hands on the game from 17th September. Said to be full of "skill-based action, challenging boss fights, clever secrets and thrilling set-pieces", Jet Kave Adventure takes...
Video Check Out Daemon X Machina's 'Mission Zero' Prologue Trailer
Before the war
Daemon X Machina is only a couple of weeks away from launching on Nintendo Switch and in preparation for the big release, Nintendo has released a trailer telling us what happened before the events of the game. You can check it all out for yourself above; we get to see a side to the game that hasn't really been shown off all that...
News Treat Your Ears To A Yooka-Laylee Playlist Featuring David Wise, Grant Kirkhope And More
The sounds of Yooka-Laylee and the Impossible Lair
Yooka-Laylee and the Impossible Lair is only a couple of months away from launching on Nintendo Switch and it looks set to be a treat in more ways than one. Yes, there are the new transforming levels and a whole new approach to the Yooka-Laylee formula in general, but there's also a stellar set of...
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Review Astral Chain - Platinum's Best Game Ever? You'd Better Believe It
In the chain gang
With games like Bayonetta, Vanquish, Wonderful 101 and MadWorld in its back catalogue, it's little surprise that Japanese developer PlatinumGames has gained a reputation for tight, action-packed titles that mix stunning visuals with intricate and rewarding gameplay mechanics. While its games haven't always been the commercial smash...
Random This Legend Of Zelda Fan Is Recreating A Link To The Past In The Unity Engine
Watch out, Link's Awakening
Grezzo has been busy releasing remasters of certain Zelda games for a number of years now and most recently helped out with the remake of The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening on Switch. Ever since we saw the charming diorama-like graphics in this upcoming release, it's made us wonder what other retro Zelda games would...
News Ni no Kuni: Wrath Of The White Witch File Size Revealed
Make some space
Next month is an incredibly busy period for the Nintendo Switch. On top of releases such as Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age and The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening, there are various other outstanding titles coming to the platform. One of these is a port of Bandai Namco game,
Poll Have You Played The Dragon Quest XI S Demo On Nintendo Switch Yet?
The Luminary rides again
Now that another weekend of gaming has passed, we're curious to know if you got around to trying out the Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age demo on the Switch and whether or not it's convinced you to check out the full retail release when it arrives on 27th September. If you haven't played it, then what are you...
News Wrath: Aeon of Ruin Already "Up And Running At A Locked 60fps" On Switch
Promising stuff
Back in March, 3D Realms lifted the lid on Wrath: Aeon of Ruin. It's a retro-inspired first-person shooter running on the Quake engine with various modern enhancements. Although it's already been confirmed for the Switch, Digital Foundry's John Linneman has now shared some new information about the console ports. While the footage...
Video Exclusive 'Making Of' Decay Of Logos - Amplify On Avoiding Zelda And Dark Souls Labels
"We strive to be unique and create something different"
Releasing later this week on 29th August across multiple platforms, on the face of it, Decay of Logos draws plenty of parallels with something like The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. According to Amplify Creations, though, you'll discover a focus on narrative and a darkness that you might...
News Limited Run Pre-Orders For Gunvolt Chronicles: Luminous Avenger iX Open Tomorrow
Includes DLC on the cart
Limited Run Games is opening pre-orders for a collector's edition and the standard edition of Gunvolt Chronicles: Luminous Avenger iX tomorrow, on 27th August. Pre-orders will be available directly from its website up until 27th September. The standard edition will set you back $34.99 USD and the Collector's Edition costs...
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