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News Nintendo Might Finally Be Racing Ahead With Mario Kart 8 Deluxe's Wave 2 DLC
Japan 7-Eleven advert appears to have provided a hint
News - July, 2022
Sunday31st Jul 2022
Poll How Do You Feel About Wave 2 Of The Mario Kart 8 Booster Course Pack?
Kart's content
The second wave of the new Booster Course tracks for Mario Kart 8 Deluxe will be here next week, and we're feeling hyped to try out some new races (and a little disappointed that some of them look more like Mario Kart Tour tracks than Mario Kart 8 tracks). In the spirit of hype, we're trying to gauge how people are feeling about this...
News Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Is Already Switch eShop's Top Seller, Unsurprisingly
Switch players are "really feeling it"
It's the launch weekend for Xenoblade Chronicles 3, and although there was a lot of demand for the physical versions of the game, it seems plenty of people are still picking up the digital version of the title. For some, these purchases may have even been due to the delays associated with the fancier...
News Nintendo DS Firmware 'Prototype' Reveals System's Unique Boot Up Sound Effect
It even works on "real hardware"
Nintendo preservation website Forest of Illusion has managed to acquire another rare piece of gaming history. It's been able to archive a Japan prototype of the Nintendo DS X4 firmware - recovered from an X4 prototype unit. According to the source, "just about every aspect of this version is different from the final...
News Sega Genesis Mini 2 Stock Expected To Be In Short Supply Locally
Global semiconductor shortages are to blame
If you're hoping to secure a Sega Genesis Mini 2 when it arrives in North America this October, you might want to act fast. This system, loaded with over 50 classic games including Sega CD titles, is expected to be in short supply. Ars Technica reached out to Sega's main office and received confirmation...
News Nightdive Apparently Has "A Few More" FPS Remasters On The Way
According to the studio's CEO
Nightdive Studios has been responsible for some outstanding first-person shooter revivals in recent years and unsurprisingly more are on the way. Studio CEO, Stephen Kick, recently responded to a viral tweet focused on first-person shooters of the '90s - noting how the studio has already remastered four of the games in...
Poll Box Art Brawl: Duel - Castlevania: Circle Of The Moon
A grave encounter
Hello folks, and welcome to another edition of Box Art Brawl! In last week's edition, Metroid Prime - one of the greatest console games of all time - entered the ring. As we'd predicted, it was a pretty close battle, but Japan's more action-packed (if you can call it that) design just managed to beat out North America and Europe's...
News PowerA Is Releasing Another Zelda Themed Switch Controller (US)
With a "Link Watercolor" finish
PowerA is still releasing themed Nintendo Switch controllers on a regular basis, and the latest one for the US features Link from The Legend of Zelda series. It appears this same themed controller has previously been released across Europe. This design is another 'Enhanced Wireless Controller' titled 'Link...
Saturday30th Jul 2022
News Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Datamine Might Have Leaked Details About Future DLC Tracks
A possible outline of the next Booster Course waves
Not long after the first wave of Mario Kart 8 Deluxe's Booster Course Pass arrived, an individual known as 'fishguy6564' was able to crack the DLC and apparently work out what Mario Kart game each of the future DLC tracks would be based on. The original upload revealed the Turnip Cup would have...
Feature Backlog Club: Hollow Knight Does Things That Other Games Wouldn't. That's Why It's So Good
A game about bugs?! In this economy????
This article is part of our new experimental series, Backlog Club, where we (Nintendo Life!) pick a game that's likely to be on our list of "games we should get around to playing", and then we (NL + you!) spend the next month playing that game. Read part one of our Hollow Knight playthrough here! This is the...
Feature SEGA's Astonishing GameCube Rebound Following Defeat In The Console Wars
How SEGA turned its fortunes around and made friends with Nintendo
For gamers old enough to remember the turn of the century, the console landscape looked very different from how it does today. Everyone was excited for the PlayStation 2 and Nintendo was getting the GameCube ready to succeed the Nintendo 64. Microsoft's Xbox was also in development...
News Former Nintendo Employee Claims He Saved The Company From Repeated "EVO Embarrassment"
Nintendo Minute co-host Kit made sure Smash returned
Nintendo has always worked in mysterious ways, and there was one point in its lifespan when it actively tried to stop a Super Smash Bros. Melee tournament going ahead at the professional fighting event EVO in 2013. It resulted in a lot of negative press for the company at the time and didn't help...
News Taito & M2 Bringing Shmup Collection 'Ray'z Arcade Chronology' To Switch
Update: Localisation & HD Collection confirmed
Update #2 [Sat 30th Jul, 2022 17:15 BST]: ININ Games has confirmed it will release Ray'z Arcade Chronology and also RayStorm x RayCrisis HD Collection on the Switch here in the west. There's no release date just yet and ININ will be handling publishing duties of both games digitally (via Gematsu). The...
Poll Digimon Survive Is Finally Available, Will You Be Getting It?
Go on, tell us
Well, after a long wait it's finally here - no, we're not talking about Xenoblade Chronicles 3, the focus here is instead on Bandai Namco's new Digimon Survive game. After a lengthy development cycle and multiple delays, the game has now been released across multiple systems including the Nintendo Switch. At this point in time, there...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (July 30th)
Chronicling the weekend
As we reach the end of yet another week in the year 2022, we also sit at the cusp of the eighth month of the year! In the news this week, Nintendo finally unveiled Wave 2 of Mario Kart 8 Deluxe's Booster Course Pass. Bandai Namco has asked Digimon Survive fans on social media to not spoil th
News Adventure Academia: The Fractured Continent Locks In A Western Release
"Coming soon" to Switch
Japanese video game developer Acquire - known for series like Akiba's Trip and assisting on projects such as Octopath Traveler, has announced its cute Class of Heroes-themed strategy RPG Adventure Academia: The Fractured Continent will be receiving a local release. It's coming to Switch "soon" thanks to the assistance of...
Friday29th Jul 2022
Guide Xenoblade Chronicles 3 All Heroes And Classes - How To Unlock And Upgrade
Ultimate Team
Warning: There are major spoilers for Xenoblade Chronicles 3 ahead. As you play through Xenoblade Chronicles 3's campaign, take on specific hero and side quests, gather information at colonies and explore the enormous world of Aionios, you'll discover and unlock a bunch of brand new heroes to aid you in your Ouroboros journey. In...
Guide Xenoblade Chronicles 3 - All Ferronis Hulk Locations
How to find every Ferronis Hulk in the game
Whilst travelling throughout Aionios in Xenoblade Chronicles 3, you'll find disused Ferronis Hulks that can be rebooted by charging them up with ether cylinders. It's worth taking the time out to find these rare locations as they provide handy rest spots for fast travel, give you two containers full of...
Guide Xenoblade Chronicles 3 - All Rest Spot Locations
Every rest spot in the game located
Rest Spots in Xenoblade Chronicles 3 are locations which can be used as fast travel points, much like any other point of interest or landmark you uncover on the world map. However, rest spots are doubly useful in that they also provide you with access to cooking, upgrading gems, levelling up with your excess XP,...
Climb every mountain
As you explore the world of Aionios in Xenoblade Chronicles 3, you'll very quickly find areas that you can't access for various reasons, such as purple sections of wall you are unable to climb, steep sandbanks that your party can't navigate, rope slides you can't ride or poisonous areas that kill you in short order. In this...
Guide Xenoblade Chronicles 3 - Do You Need To Play The Previous Xenoblade Games First?
How much do you need to know before diving into XC3?
Xenoblade Chronicles 3 is an absolute thrill ride that we reckon is the best entry yet in Monolith Soft's epic franchise. But do you need to be well-versed in the complex lore of the Xenoblade series and should you have played the game's predecessors before jumping into this brand-new adventure?...
Guide Xenoblade Chronicles 3 - All Meal Recipes, Effects & Where To Find Them
Eat before you beat
During your adventures throughout Aionios, you'll need to chow down on some of Manana's phenomenally tasty cooking in order to temporarily make use of the various boons that meals grant you while you're out in the field. Meals in Xenoblade Chronicles 3 gift you boosts to your rate of XP/CP accruement as well as to the amount of...
News The Creator Of Fire Emblem Has Released A Brand New Strategy RPG On Steam
Vestaria Saga II is out now
Shouzou Kaga has a pretty hefty resume under his belt. This is the man who created the Fire Emblem series, after all! Kaga worked with Intelligent Systems from the very first game's inception — Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon and the Blade of Light — right up until 1999's Fire Emblem: Thracia 776. That's six Fire Emblem...
Guide Xenoblade Chronicles 3 - How To Unlock The Nopon Coin Xchange
The SkillSkills to pay the BillsBills
In Xenoblade Chronicles 3 you'll find Nopon traders dotted all around Aionios, mostly at rest spots and Feronnis Hulk sites. Early on in the game you'll meet SkillSkill, who gives you a long-term quest to find 19 other traders to mark off his list. There's no need to go wild hunting these guys down, you'll...
News Nintendo Launches Huge Switch eShop Multiplayer Sale With Up To 80% Off (North America)
Savings on Super Mario Party, Hyrule Warriors, and more
Nintendo wants us all to enjoy summer with our families, as it's kicked off its next big sale — and it's all about multiplayer games. From now until 7th August at 11:59pm PDT, Switch owners can head on over to the eShop to get huge discounts on multiple games that you can either play with or...
News Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge Lands Physical Release Today
Totally tubular!
After playing Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge non-stop for the last month, you would think that we would have exhausted our excitement by now, but today's physical release has us itching to buy the game again. Shredder's Revenge is now available in two physical formats: standard and special edition. The former of...
News Zelda-Inspired Turn-Based RPG 'Gale of Windoria' Coming To Switch Next Month
Because you can never have enough dungeons
The turn-based RPG market has really soared on Switch this year and the Zelda-inspired title, Gale of Windoria looks set to capitalise on the genre's success when it releases on August 4th. Apart from that Wind Waker-esque name, the game is rendered in a classical top-down pixel art style that immediately...
Guide Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Collectopaedia Cards - How To Get Affinity And XP Rewards
Playing fetch
The Collectopaedia Card system is a mechanic that becomes available early in the first chapter of Xenoblade Chronicles 3. In this guide we'll take you through the Collectopaedia Card basics, including what they do exactly and how to use them effectively. Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Collectopaedia Card Guide: What Are Collectopaedia...
News Say Hello To Time Extension, The Newest Member Of Our Network
If you like classic gaming, you'll love this...
As you'll no doubt be aware, Nintendo Life is just one of three sites we operate here at Hookshot Media. We also operate Push Square and Pure Xbox, but it's been quite some time since we launched an entirely new site – but that changed this week. Say hello to Time Extension, the newest member of the...
Random This Giant Inteleon Plush Is The Most Threatening Pokémon Merch Ever
It's the eyes!
The starter trio for Pokémon Sword & Shield are a pretty unusual bunch. You have Rillaboom, a taiko-drumming gorilla; Cinderace, a soccer-playing bunny; and lastly, Inteleon, a secret agent. Inteleon quickly became a pretty meme-able Pokémon back when the games were released in 2019, but we think it's time to give this lanky...
News Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Minecraft amiibo Launching This September
Take a look at Steve & Alex
Nintendo is still busy producing amiibo for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate and the next batch as you might recall are Steve and Alex from Mojang's survival, crafting and building game Minecraft. Earlier this year in February, these amiibo were delayed due to "logistics and production" issues, but now
News Watch This Side-By-Side Comparison Of Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Wave 2's Returning Courses
Let's-a Go HD!
The much-anticipated Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Booster Course Pass Wave 2 will be officially racing onto Switch on August 4th. Yesterday's announcement revealed which new tracks will be part of the DLC, showcasing both the classic remasters and an entirely new course, Sky-High Sundae. The re
Video Mario Kart 8 Deluxe's Wave 2 DLC Reveal - Here's What We Thought
Arriving on Switch next week
We've been wondering all month when Nintendo was going to reveal the 'Wave 2' DLC for Mario Kart 8 Deluxe and it's now finally lifted the lid on the next batch of tracks. For this next wave, we're getting the Turnip Cup and Propeller Cup. That's eight tracks all up, including one new one. Players can expect to race on...
News Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Character Designer Shares Celebratory Illustration
Happy launch day!
Xenoblade Chronicles 3 has finally launched on the Nintendo Switch and it seems everyone is in a rather celebratory mood. Despite a surprisingly short period of time from the game's initial announcement to the eventual launch day (made even shorter back in April, if you remember!), fans have understandably been counting down the...
Talking Point What's The Highlight Of Your Game Collection?
The things we'll never trade in
Everyone plays games differently. Some of us buy nothing but digital games, preferring to be able to play whatever we want, wherever we want; others meticulously collect every single physical release they can get their mitts on, before prices skyrocket for a second-hand copy on eBay. But one thing most of us have in...
News Nintendo's Official Magazine For Summer 2022 Gets English Digital Release
Poolside reading anyone?
Nintendo's official magazine is once again gracing our screens, this time with the Summer 2022 edition. And, for the first time since the publication started in 2020, you can read the magazine in English as excerpts have been translated and shared online! This summer's issue sees Kirby take pride of place on the front...
Random Super Mario World Is One Billion Seconds Old Today
One billion candles, then?
We celebrate video game anniversaries all the time here at Nintendo Life. Who doesn't like a birthday or anniversary? Now, we all know Super Mario World is going to be 32 years old in November this year (who remembers playing it when it first came out?), but it's already reached another milestone in digits. Blogger Supper...
News Sky: Children Of Light Promises 'One-Of-A-Kind' Experience With Singer AURORA
Coming Fall 2022
thatgamecompany, the publisher behind Journey, Flower and, more recently, Sky: Children of Light, has announced that it will be collaborating with singer/songwriter AURORA on a project later this year. While the specifics of the project are as yet unknown, thatgamecompany shared a teaser trailer (found above) which makes the most...
News Surprisingly Cute Spider Platformer 'Webbed' Is Super Rare's Next Physical Release
Web developer
Once upon a time, there were two little spiders in love. They span webs together, wiggled their little spider legs, and generally had a nice time. Until one day, a bird came along... and stole one of the spiders away. Now, it's up to the non-eaten spidey to find their lost love, if they haven't been turned into bird doo doo already...
Random Nintendo Got Its Own Question Wrong At An Official Splatoon Quiz
Nintendon't know
Given that the developer of Nintendo's hit multiplayer franchise Splatoon is, uh... Nintendo, you would think that the publisher would know pretty much everything there is to know about it. Well, not quite... As reported by Automaton, Nintendo hosted a Zenkoku Issei Splatoon Quiz (Nationwide Splatoon Quiz) in Japan between July...
News Supply Chain Struggles Reported By Switch Manufacturing Partner
Nintendo has declined to comment
Hosiden Corp, an Osaka-based company responsible for assembling Nintendo Switch consoles, has withdrawn its projected sales forecast for the year and is citing difficulties with the procurement of important components as the reason. Bloomberg reported this withdrawal, which could potentially spell future troubles...
News Mario Kart 8 Deluxe's New DLC Course Is Coming To Mario Kart Tour On Mobile
Play it for free
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe yesterday revealed its second wave of DLC - unveiling another eight courses across two cups. There are seven existing tracks in this next batch and one new one - the sweet-themed course, Sky-High Sundae. If you did miss it in the initial announcement, Nintendo has also confirmed this track will eventually be...
News Analogue Pocket's Major Beta Update Is Live, Here's What's New
Memories! OpenFPGA! SpaceWar!
Analogue's major beta update to its handheld console, the Analogue Pocket, is finally live for users to download, and introduces much anticipated additions to the experience including Memories, Libraries, and openFPGA, Analogue's developer program. Detailed in an announcement post from Analogue itself, the biggest...
Random These Fan-Made Pokémon Bookmarks Will Munch On Your Favourite Novels
I choose you!
It will come as no surprise to find out that here at Nintendo Life we love Pokémon, but like many part-time trainers, we also love a good book. It's often difficult to bridge between these two worlds, but these Pokémon bookmarks from Moko's Makery on Etsy manage to do just that. As flagged on Twitter by @PokemonBeWillin, seeing your...
News Nintendo Announces Return To BitSummit, Will Showcase 7 Indie Titles
Nintendo's booth is back for the first time in three years
Nintendo is always hosting special indie world game presentations, and now, for the first time in three years, its booth will be returning to Japan's largest indie game event 'BitSummit X-Roads' next month from 6th August to 7th August. It will be held in Kyoto City, with the first day a...
News Can You See John Cena In This Official Fortnite Release Trailer?
Yes, you can now see him
Wrestler-turned-actor John Cena is the latest in a long line of famous faces to be given his own Fortnite skin and Epic Games has released an official reveal trailer to mark his reveal. Played like one of Cena's iconic ring entrances, the trailer gives us a first real look at the new skin alongside some new accessories...
News Nintendo Celebrates Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Launch With New Noah & Mio Trailers
Now available
Well, believe it or not - Xenoblade Chronicles 3 is finally being released around the globe on the Nintendo Switch. The reviews are already in, and so far, many are saying it's the highlight of Monolith Soft's RPG series. Here on Nintendo Life, we awarded it 10/10 in our own review - calling it an epic, and emotionally-charged...
Thursday28th Jul 2022
Guide Best amiibo For Nintendo Switch
Fab-looking figures offering the best bang for your buck
So, you've picked yourself or a family member up a new Nintendo Switch, Switch Lite, or Switch OLED and you're curious about all those little amiibo figures that interact with the games. If you’re new to Switch, it can be tough to know where to start. The full roster of amiibo is daunting...
News Mario Kart 8 Deluxe DLC - Booster Course Pass Wave 2 Confirmed For Next Week
About time, too!
Nintendo has finally confirmed that Mario Kart 8 Deluxe - Booster Course Pass Wave 2 will be launching on August 4th, 2022. After weeks (or maybe even months) of speculation, we now know exactly which courses will be featured in the next release. These include Kalimari Desert, Waluigi Pinball, Mushroom Gorge, and debut track...
News Outer Wilds On Switch "Is Still Happening"
"We were a bit over-optimistic on the time frame"
In today's Annapurna Interactive Showcase, the developers of the gorgeous, stupidly incredible Outer Wilds said that the game is still coming to Switch. "You did not collectively hallucinate our announcement of Outer Wilds for the Nintendo Switch," said Mobius' spokesperson in the showcase. "It's...
News Xenoblade Chronicles 3's Day One Update Is Out Now, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Version 1.1.0 is here
Xenoblade Chronicles 3 launches tomorrow, and before many get their hands on the game, the RPG's day one patch is now available. The changes are reasonably minor and mainly focused on the Expansion Pass and in-game menu accessibility, as well as standard bug fixes, but it ensures keen adventurers will be all set to explore...
News Bandai Namco Asks Digimon Survive Players To Not Spoil The Story For Others
Don't spoil "Chapter 5 onward for the first two months"
We've seen companies like Atlus and Capcom release video guidelines for new games to prevent spoilers from ruining the fun for everyone, and now it's Bandai Namco's turn. The next Digimon game, Digimon Survive, launches this week, and Bandai Namco has released a special message via social media...
News Here's Your First Look At Mario Kart 8 Deluxe's New Course, Sky-High Sundae
Re-freeze after use
Today's long-awaited Mario Kart announcement finally pulled into the pitstop! Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Booster Course Pass Wave 2 has arrived and brought with it a host of iconic circuits that we have never had to chance to race on Switch. One of the new additions, however, is Sky-High Sundae — an entirely original track that will...
News Cuphead Version 1.3.3 Is Now Available, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
The game receives its first DLC-focused update
A little over two weeks after the release of Cuphead's long-awaited DLC, The Delicious Last Course, Studio MDHR has released a new update focused on the DLC. The patch is mainly to do with bug fixes, though minor updates have also been made to the gameplay in terms of animation and audio. The full...
News Asmodee Pulls eShop Release 'Pandemic' & Ends Switch Online Multiplayer In Catan
Direct hit!
We're used to new content updates for Switch games, but the publisher and developer Asmodee Digital seems to be doing things a little bit differently. In its latest message on social media, it's announced that "online multiplayer" will be disabled in the Switch version of Catan next month on 4th August. This action is described as a...
Random This Fan's Enormous Nintendo Collection Makes All Others Look Tiny
Years in the making
We at Nintendo Life love a good collection, but YouTuber Nintendo Downunder has truly blown us away. In a video uploaded yesterday, the mega fan shows off his collection of Nintendo consoles, games and accessories which is enough to keep even the biggest fan's jaw firmly on the floor for a long time. The video is the creator's...
Japanese Charts Live A Live Sales Come To Life As This Week's Best-Selling Game
The Super Famicom remake tops the charts
The monster has been slain! In this week's Japanese charts — shared by Gematsu and published in Famitsu — Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak has lost the top spot courtesy of a group of people all from different time periods. Live A Live, Square Enix's HD-2D remake of its 1994 cult classic, has stormed into...
News Xenoblade Chronicles 3's World Is 'Five Times Larger' Than Predecessor's, Says Monolith Soft
I would walk 500 miles...
Drumming up excitement for a game release is no easy business, but Nintendo and Monolith Soft have made it their mission to release a small amount of Xenoblade Chronicles 3 info almost every day for at least the past few months With the game releasing tomorrow, today's teaser can only be assumed to be the final one — and...
News Nintendo's Squid Research Lab Shows Off Another Brand For Splatoon 3
'Skalop' returns
Splatoon has a lot of detailed lore and in the lead-up to the release of Splatoon 3, Nintendo's Squid Research Lab has been sharing also sorts of details about the Inklings, Octolings, weapons, maps, music and even the brands in the game. In the latest social media update, the lab has officially confirmed the return of 'Skalop'...
News Monolith Soft Made Custom Flutes To Create Xenoblade Chronicles 3's "Unique Sound"
Master crafters
The music of Xenoblade Chronicles 3 has rightly gained lots of attention since the game was announced. With a team helmed by legendary JRPG composer Yasunori Mitsuda (of Chrono Trigger, Xenogears, and Chrono Cross fame), and made up of Xenoblade series veterans ACE, Kenji Hiramatsu, and Manami Kiyota, there's no doubt the music will...
Random These Animal Crossing Paper Flowers Are Blooming Marvellous
Their scent may be a little off
If (like us) you have been maintaining your daily dose of Animal Crossing: New Horizons, then these ornamental flower pots could be just for you. Created by Mabel Low (@Papersynthesis), these paper flowers are designed to look just like those that you inevitably spent so much time intricately planning and planting on...
News Capcom's Mega Man Series Has Now Sold 38 Million Units Worldwide
More mega sales
Capcom's blue bomber series Mega Man continues to grow in sales - with the company's latest financial results for the 1st quarter of fiscal year 2022 revealing the franchise has now shifted 38 million units worldwide since its original debut in 1987. As highlighted by the Mega Man news site Rockman-Corner, the franchise grew an...
News You Can Now Play Steam Games Using Your Retro Switch Controllers
Retro is the way forward
Steam received a brand new update yesterday that might interest some of you who own one (or multiple) of the Switch's retro controllers. VGC reports that Valve's digital platform now supports the NES, SNES, N64, and Mega Drive / Genesis controllers. So you can play classics like Glover, multiple Mega Drive games, Chrono...
News Bowser, New Planets Take Centre Stage In Mario + Rabbids Sparks Of Hope Interview
New characters, stages, and weapons!
Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope is set to release on 20th October, and while that still seems like a long way away, Ubisoft is making sure it doesn't feel light-years away. Today, the developer published a video interview with the game's lead producer, Xavier Manzanares, which gives more details about some of the...
News Jupiter Announces "International Version" Of Its New Picross Game For Switch
Launching in Japan this August
If you can't get enough of Jupiter's Picross titles for the Nintendo Switch, the good news is another one is on the way. Following on from the release of its Sega Picross compilation and various other themed Picross releases over the years, it's now announced Picross X: Picbits vs. Uzboross is getting an international...
Nintendo Download 28th July (North America)
Xenoblade Chronicles 3! Digimon Survive! Strange Horticulture!
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: Xenoblade...
News Minecraft Expands Its Square-Shaped World With SpongeBob DLC
Are you ready kids?
After the release of a Lightyear add-on last month, Minecraft is continuing down the entertainment route with their latest SpongeBob SquarePants DLC — and it's now available from the Minecraft Marketplace. The latest addition to the popular block-building franchise allows you to explore Bikini Bottom as a host of characters...
Gallery A Closer Look At Pokémon GO's Gorgeous Trading Card Game Expansion
Including those lovely full art cards
The latest expansion to arrive in the Pokémon Trading Card Game is here, this time celebrating the mega-hit that is Pokémon GO. The Pokémon Company was kind enough to give us a look at some of the products on offer, so we thought it best to share a closer look with you lovely lot, too. This new and special...
Nintendo Download 28th July (Europe)
Xenoblade Chronicles 3! Azure Striker Gunvolt 3! MADiSON!
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: MADiSON...
News Blooming Brilliant Floral Deduction Game 'Strange Horticulture' Is Out On Switch Today
Plant evidence
It's hard to say just how good Strange Horticulture is. The pitch on paper seems so specific — an occult puzzle game themed around flowers — that it's hard to imagine how it could be fun to thoroughly examine a plant's leaf shape to make sure that you're not going to accidentally poison a customer. Or... maybe purposefully poison...
Random N64 Cart Album Composer Returns With A Funky GBA Follow-Up
Transport yourself back in time
Remute is back with another unique album release, but this time on a different console. The musician released an album on an N64 cartridge earlier this year, and he's followed this release up with a fantastic-sounding GBA cartridge. Yep, your tiny little Game Boy Micro (or whatever model of GBA, but we're going extra...
News A Full Remake Of Frogware's 'Sherlock Holmes The Awakened' Is In The Works
Cthulhu rises
Developer Frogwares has announced that it is working on a remake of its 2006 adventure game Sherlock Holmes The Awakened, a curious cross-over that sees Sherlock Holmes and his trusty sidekick Dr. Watson tackle a series of strange disappearances relating to H.P. Lovecraft's Cthulhu Mythos. The project is said to be a 'massive remake...
News Fight Your Exes In Thirsty Suitors, Punch-Kicking Its Way To Nintendo Switch
Scott Pilgrim meets Jet Set Radio
We've been watching with envy as Falcon Age studio Outerloop's vibrant South-Asian narrative game, Thirsty Suitors, has been showing off its gorgeously goofy ex-fighting action RPG through their publisher, Annapurna. We assumed we weren't going to see it on Switch — but how wrong we were, as today's Annapurna...
News From The Makers Of Abzu, 'The Pathless' Flies To Switch This Winter
'Cus it's a game about birds, get it?
Cor, this Annapurna Interactive Showcase today was full of bangers. We're not used to so many Switch announcements! One of those bangers is The Pathless, a gorgeous bird-friend simulator in which you play as The Hunter, an archer who teams up with their eagle companion to attempt to save the world through...
News Pretty Perspective Puzzler 'Maquette' Is Coming To The Nintendo Switch
Wheels within wheels
Dolls houses, Superliminal, Gorogoa, and Disney World. What do you get if you mash them all up? You get one very excited and confused 8-year-old, and you get Maquette, an Annapurna-published game that came out on PC and PlayStation in 2021. The core puzzley concept of Maquette is recursion — you know, things-within-things,...
News Look Forward To Poignant Narrative Game 'Hindsight' This August
TIme to polish up them peepers
Hindsight looks great, but... they really should have released it in 2020, so they could say "Hindsight is 2020", and then everyone would have said "wow" and "that is so clever". Then again, finding out that this heartwrenching game about the past is coming out next week is the next best thing. In the vein of other,...
Wednesday27th Jul 2022
Round Up The Reviews Are In For Xenoblade Chronicles 3
Did everyone really feel it?
It's almost time to dive into the world of Aionios. Xenoblade Chronicles 3 launches this Friday, and reviews for Monolith Soft's massive JRPG dropped yesterday. And it sounds like fans are in for a treat. Many of you will be dodging spoilers following the game leaking online last weekend, but if there's one thing we...
News Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Maintenance Is Due Tomorrow, And Fans Are Speculating
Is Wave 2 coming soon?
Ever since the release of the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Booster Course Pass: Wave 1 (quite the mouthful, we know) back in March, we have been eagerly awaiting news of when the second wave is likely to drop. While there has been no official word from Nintendo, planned maintenance in the game for tomorrow has got us hopeful. News of...
Review Azure Striker Gunvolt 3 (Switch) - Another Cracking Mega Man Zero-Alike
Capturing lightning in a bottle again
Way back in 2014, Inti Creates—of Mega Man Zero and Mega Man ZX fame—made waves in the action platforming space when it released Azure Striker Gunvolt, a clear successor to its previous work on the Blue Bomber. Though that initial release was kinda similar to older Mega Man games, this franchise has evolved...
News Nintendo Switch Sports Version 1.2.0 Is Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
The free summer update has arrived
Nintendo Switch Sports has released its second free update today. Some of the highlights include functionality for the Leg Strap accessory in soccer, new moves in volleyball and some minor adjustments to bowling. 'S Rank' and 'Infinity Rank' have also been added in this update. Here are the full patch notes,...
Video Digital Foundry's Technical Analysis Of Xenoblade Chronicles 3 On Switch
And it's the most impressive Xenoblade yet
If there's one area that the Xenoblade series has struggled with on Switch, it's performance and resolution — especially in handheld mode. But the folks at Digital Foundry have some pleasant news to deliver regarding Xenoblade Chronicles 3, the latest game in the series which releases this Friday...
News There's A Brand New Game Boy Platformer Coming Out This Summer
Pre-orders for Lost Terminal are now available
PixelHeart, the publisher behind Guns of Mercy and Liberated, has announced that its next game is to be compatible with Game Boy systems. Yes, you read that correctly, a brand new game is coming to the Game Boy in 2022. Developed by Maxime Schutz, Lost Terminal is an underworld-set platformer and it...
News Nintendo Switch Sports Adds Matt And Other Returning Mii Opponents To Offline Mode
Return of the Matt
Have you ever been so enraged by the abilities of your CPU Mii opponents in Wii Sports that you wanted nothing more than to engage them in sword combat? Well, today's your lucky day! A button code has been added to Nintendo Switch Sports, and it lets you do just that. Seemingly included in the game's latest update, you can now...
News Designing The Characters For Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Was Apparently 'Hellish'
Monolith Soft devs spill the beans
Xenoblade Chronicles 3 is almost out and - according to a whole bunch of media outlets - is a pretty good game. We're often guilty of not sufficiently appreciating the work that goes into creating such a massive title, so it's always fun to get insight from game developers on how they approach aspects like game...
News Nintendo Switch Sports Datamine Uncovers A Bunch Of Upcoming Costumes
Switch Sports: Cyberpunk?
Nintendo just recently released a new update for Nintendo Switch Sports, bringing the game up to version 1.2.0. While the update introduced some welcome additions including Leg Strap functionality for soccer and new moves for volleyball, it seems a whole bunch of future goodies have been hidden away in the backend, ready to...
Random GQ Calls Video Game Patches "Laziness", And People Are Not Impressed
Kids these days, with their patches and their bug fixes
The recent topic of film hot takes has been the news that pulpy Netflix horror show Stranger Things has been retconned in post-release edits, with the directors admitting to tweaking older episodes to keep everything plot-hole free. An article on British GQ tackled the topic by immediately...
News Capcom Reports Incredible Sales For Its Key Franchises
Monster Hunter gains solid ground
Capcom has presented its Q1 financial report for FY2022, highlighting some seriously impressive cumulative sales for its key franchises. Despite reporting a downturn in sales and profits YoY (due in part to the launch of Resident Evil Village during the same period in 2021), Capcom's catalog sales grew steadily...
News 'A Tale Of Paper: Refolded' Is Little Nightmares Meets Paper Mario, Out On Switch This Year
A refolded remaster
After only a very short time, A Tale of Paper is receiving a remaster. Titled A Tale of Paper: Refolded, the game will be releasing on Xbox Series consoles, Xbox One and PC on 19th August, with a Switch eShop (and PS5) release confirmed for later in the year, Gematsu reports. You would be forgiven for forgetting about A Tale of...
News Disney Dreamlight Valley Showcases Its Stardew Valley Inspirations In New Trailer
It's a whole new world
The upcoming free-to-play life sim Disney Dreamlight Valley looks to be a cosy time — even if you are saving the titular location from some kind of evil — and developer Gameloft has shared a brand new trailer for the game which showcases some of those lovely vibes. Our sister site Push Square reported on the trailer...
News Playing Games Probably Won't Make You Feel Worse... Or Better, Says New Oxford Uni Study
Good news! Or bad news? News!!
A study performed by professors and researchers at the University of Oxford has found that playing video games is unlikely to affect the well-being of the player, either positively or negatively. This finding comes after China announced a three-hour-per-week limit to online video gaming for its younger citizens out of...
Random These Classical Art Figurines Are Animal Crossing-Level Trolling
Redd, take notes
Usually, when we report on figurines, the bits of plastic in question have something to do with games. Not so with GoodSmile's latest bouquet of lads, who are all figures from iconic statues and paintings, from the Venus de Milo to The Thinker. What's remarkable about them is the photos. Someone at GoodSmile has clearly had a whale...
News Xbox Remaster 'Toy Soldiers HD' Delayed For The Third Time On Switch
Third time's the charm?
Toy Soldiers HD, an upcoming remaster of the Xbox Live Arcade game, just can't seem to catch a break. After being announced in May 2021 for an August 2021 release, the game was delayed until October of the same year owing to leaderboard issues. The developers said at the time that they were "absolutely positive" th
News Visual Novel Compilation Gets Its First Ever Western Localisation In September
Romance is definitely on the cards
Publisher Idea Factory has announced that Amnesia: Later x Crowd will be launching on Switch on September 20th, 2022, marking the first official western localisation for the visual novel compilation. It'll be joined by Amnesia: Memories on the same day, and fans will be given the option of purchasing both games...
News Streets Of Rage Composer Yuzo Koshiro To Give Special Performance At Kyoto Game Show
BitSummit takes place in early August
Kyoto-based indie game festival BitSummit is celebrating its 10th birthday this year, and in advance of the event taking place on the first weekend of August (6th-7th), they've been announcing some of the acts and appearances that attendees will be able to witness. One of these acts is composer Yuzo Koshiro...
Tuesday26th Jul 2022
Review Xenoblade Chronicles 3 (Switch) - An Epic, Emotionally-Charged Masterpiece
From Here to Eternity
The Xenoblade Chronicles 3 key art promises a hell of a lot. You know the shot, that jaw-dropping vista with its deep blue skies and lush green fields, this time joined by an impossible rock formation looming large on the horizon as the silhouettes of a band of heroes you've yet to meet look on. It's an image that exudes the...
News Nintendo Releases Another Update For Switch (Version 14.1.2), Here Are The Details
The "bad words list" has been updated, again
Following on from a Switch Online mobile app update earlier today, it seems Nintendo has now rolled out another "rebootless" update for Switch firmware Version 14.1.2. Nintendo dataminer OatmealDome has once again revealed what's going on behind the scenes. Keep in mind, that unlike regular updates,...
News Nintendo Has Updated Its Switch Online App To Version 2.2.0, See What's Included
New friend request options, new iOS requirements
Nintendo has released a new update for the Switch Online mobile application, designed for use with Android and iOS devices. There's no mention of stability improvements or anything like that, but there have been some noticeable improvements to friend request features. Users can now send friend quests...
News Super Smash Bros. Composer Kenichi Okuma Has Passed Away, Aged 56
Sakurai offers his condolences
There's some incredibly sad news coming out of the Super Smash Bros. community today, with the unfortunate announcement on Twitter that composer Kenichi Okuma has passed away at the age of 56. Okuma passed away last week on 22nd July after a battle with esophageal cancer. He was best known as the composer and arranger...
Watch This 90-Minute Deep Dive Into Two Of The Most Underrated Zeldas Is Well Worth The Time
No, it's not Triforce Heroes and that Tingle spin-off
Everyone's got an opinion on The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker. But the real cool nerds are the ones that have opinions on Phantom Hourglass and Spirit Tracks, the pair of Wind Waker sequels that used every single mechanic on the DS to great effect. To put it another way, Phantom Hourglass and...
Feature Dynamax Ain’t That Bad - Pokemon’s Recent Battle Mechanics Ranked
VGC pro Wolfe Glick talks Mega Evolutions, Z-Moves, and Dynamax
From Generation III onward, Game Freak has altered Pokémon’s core battle mechanics in some way or another. Double Battles and the Physical/Special move split fundamentally changed the way people play Pokémon both casually and competitively, but it’s the latter three — Mega...
News Disney Wants Its New Kart Racer To Provide A "Fair" Free-To-Play Experience
You won't have to pay-to-win, apparently
If you're a fan of the kart racing genre, you've probably already got your eye on Gameloft's upcoming free-to-play title Disney Speedstorm, coming to Switch and multiple other platforms later this year. If you are concerned about the pay-to-win elements, there's apparently no need to worry. Speaking to...
News No, Monster Hunter Paradise Probably Isn't The Title Of The Next Entry
"Discord leak" was just a placeholder
Capcom released Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak at the end of last month, and while it's got a full roadmap planned for this new DLC, over the weekend there were reports of the 'Monster Hunter 6' title and platforms leaking on Discord. Following on from the Capcom leaks in 2020 (making mention of Monster Hunter...
News New Kingdom Hearts 20th Anniversary Fashion Merch Revealed
My merch is my power!
SuperGroupies, the Japanese fashion brand known for its official anime and gaming-inspired merchandise, has revealed a new range of items inspired by the world of Kingdom Hearts to celebrate the franchise's 20th anniversary. (Thanks, GoNintendo!) Taking influence from Sora, Riku, Kairi, Roxas, Axel, Xion, Ventus, Aqua and...
News Ecco The Dolphin Devs Are Offering Money To Anyone Who Can Beat Them In Their New Game
And it only costs $2 to buy!
Starship combat game Space War Arena is looking for new players at any cost. Well, almost any cost. Specifically, $100, which will be given to any players who can beat the developers at the game. Space War Arena is made by the original Ecco the Dolphin team, but has yet to meet the same level of cult appreciation. "So,...
News Fangamer's New Hades Merch Includes A Zagreus Switch Controller And Fancy Art
Hell yeah
[Update: Tue 26th Jul, 2022 19:00 BST] Fangamer's new Hades merch line is now live, which means we can have a look at what's on offer. We've got: Cerberus plush — $32 Dusa talking plush (see below for examples) --$32 Underworld triptych print set — $179 Hades character pins (Zagreus, Megaera, Thanatos, Nyx) — $10 each, $18 for...
News "Cozy Indie RPG" Bound By Blades Is Bringing Crafting And Combat To Switch
A boss rush game for people who find boss rush games too hard
A new RPG is coming to the Nintendo Switch, and this one sounds like it might be a little different. Bound By Blades bills itself as "the first cozy boss rush game", and, you know, we honestly can't challenge them on it. Boss rushes don't tend to be the snuggly relaxing kind of game, so...
Video The Unsolved amiibo Dilemma - Boxed Or Unboxed?
Tell us what you do
One burning question that we still haven't got to the bottom of here on Nintendo Life is how to display amiibo figures. Do you keep them in the box or do you take them out of the box and put the model on your shelf. As fantastic as they look in the box, they're arguably better out of it. And if you take them out, you can scan...
News Kirby And The Forgotten Land Developer Shares The Origins Of Mouthful Mode
'Whatever shape he takes, he's still very cute'
Remember when the internet collectively lost its mind over the first images of mouthful mode from Kirby and the Forgotten Land? There was something about seeing everyone's favourite peckish pink puff-ball inhaling a car before proceeding to cruise the streets that seemed to provide a much-needed...
News "Hard-As-Nails" Platformer RITE Is Jumping Onto Switch Soon
Super Celeste Meat
If you finished Celeste with all strawberries and your fingers intact, then you'll be happy to know that another mega-tough platformer is on its way to Switch. It's called RITE, and it stars an adorable little mouse... thing called a Nim, who has to weave his way through axes, saws, spikes, and other obstacles to reach the end of...
News Cozy, Witchy Farming Sim 'Wylde Flowers' Confirms 2022 Release Date
Hardcore cottagecore
The Australian developer Studio Drydock has confirmed that Wylde Flowers, an award-winning, fully-voice-acted life and farming sim with witchy elements, will be coming to the Nintendo Switch later this year. Wylde Flowers is a game that prides itself on the diversity of its cast of characters, and won an Apple Design Award for...
Random Speedrunner Challenges Himself To Beat Nintendogs World Record
Mostly out of spite
Anyone who's ever had a dog knows what a pain it is to try to train a puppy. They're constantly peeing and yelling, and they would much rather chew on all your delicious belongings than learn a bunch of useless commands. As it turns out — according to the Nintendogs speedrun, at least — the answer is twofold: One, give your...
News Fall Guys Event 'Clan Of Yeetus' Starts This Week
Stop, hammer time
Epic Games has announced the next event in its battle royale platformer, Fall Guys, titled 'Clan Of Yeetus'. The event will be starting later on this week and will run from 28th July until 1st August. Rather than introducing new courses, the event will see some of the game's classic routes awash with giant hammers which we are...
Monday25th Jul 2022
News Raunchy Rhythm Title 'Massage Freaks' Delayed Indefinitely After Online Backlash
The publisher has not provided a specific reason for the delay
Just recently, we reported that a rather raunchy rhythm game called Massage Freaks would be making its way to the Nintendo Switch very soon on August 4th. Well, it looks like that won't be happening anymore, as extensive online backlash has resulted in publisher qureate delaying the...
Random Pokémon Artist Reportedly Designed Blaziken To Test Fan Reception
Did you shove it in a PC box?
As the evolved form of one of Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire's starter Pokémon, Blaziken has become one of the most well known creatures since the franchise's creation. Apparently, however, long-time Pokémon artist Ken Sugimori designed Blaziken specifically to push the envelope and test whether audiences would accept a...
News Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Has Leaked And Is Fully Playable On The Steam Deck
Oh dear...
Just last week, we reported that it seemed like copies of Xenoblade Chronicles 3 had been spotted out in the wild. Users have posted photos of the game on sites like ResetEra, no doubt prompting many fans to go on blackout in an effort to avoid potential spoilers. Now, it looks like the game has most definitely leaked, with so
Mini Review Severed Steel (Switch) - A Heart-Pounding FPS That Makes You Feel Like John Wick
Get equipped with: Time Stopper
Following movies like The Raid and John Wick, the genre of ‘solo badass fighting endless amounts of enemies’ has skyrocketed in popularity. Almost parallel to that style of film, the genre has also become prevalent in games thanks to the likes of Sifu and Superhot with their intense trial and error gameplay; where...
News Lord Of The Rings: Gollum Has Been Delayed On All Platforms
Switch version could be pushed even further
Back in May, it was announced that The Lord of the Rings: Gollum would be launching on September 1st, 2022. While certainly good news, it was clarified at the time that the Switch version would arrive "later in the year", with no specific release date attached to it. Now, it's been confirmed that the game...
News More Tactics Ogre: Reborn Details Leak Online, Is A Switch Release Coming?
Will Denam's return land on the Switch?
Despite never receiving an official announcement, Tactics Ogre: Reborn has undergone various information leaks since rumours began to circulate back in April. A further leak today from the Playstation Price comparison site, PS Deals, seems to confirm the game's release date as well as showing some new...
UK Charts Live A Live Proves A Hit With Its Western Debut
Remake debuts at No. 6
The latest UK charts are in and it's a solid outing for Square-Enix's RPG remake Live A Live, with the newly released title coming in at number six. Indeed, for long-time fans of the once Japan exclusive SNES game, its presence in the UK top ten might be cause for a few arm pinches just to check we're not dreaming! If you...
News Roller Champions "Isn't Getting Cancelled", Says Ubisoft
Rumours suggested that it was on the way out
[Update: Mon 25th Jul, 2022 20:30 BST] Ubisoft has posted a statement, saying that the game "isn't getting cancelled" and that "Ubisoft fully supports it", with the development team "making sure we focus on what our players have told us needs improvement". The team have said that they will be extending...
News Capcom Showcases Gameplay From Monster Hunter: Rise Title Update
The ferocious 'Lucent Nargacuga' makes its debut
With the launch of the Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak expansion at the end of June, fans of the franchise have hopefully had enough time to really get to grips with the new content and slay a few pesky monsters. With this in mind, Capcom has now shared some footage of what's to come, with the rather...
Random Lucas Pope Jokes About Papers, Please Coming To Consoles In "2031"
The game is coming to mobile in August
Lucas Pope has only released two full-length games — Papers, Please and Return of the Obra Dinn — but across those two games, Pope has roughly ten billion awards. The man is basically buried under BAFTAs and GOTYs, so it's no wonder that it's been a while since we've heard about what's next, other than a...
News The Nintendo Store Is Down For Maintenance For Three Days (UK)
Could it be something to do with Xenoblade's release?
Earlier in the month, we reported on several EU countries losing access to My Nintendo as the site went down for maintenance for "a few weeks". Now, it seems that the UK My Nintendo site has followed suit, although only for three days. Xenoblade fans may once again be suspicious of the timing...
News Sonic Frontiers Will Be Playable For The Public At EGX In September (UK)
Get hands-on with Sonic's latest outing
Sega and ReedPop have announced that the upcoming Sonic Frontiers will be playable for attendees at EGX London in September, ahead of the game's official release later in the year. It will mark the first instance in which the game will be playable for the public in the UK. Previously, media outlets who...
News Kirby And The Forgotten Land Is Now The Most Successful Kirby Game In UK Chart History
Now that's an impressive mouthful
After a stellar release earlier this year, Kirby and the Forgotten Land has now become the most successful game in the Kirby franchise. The report comes courtesy of GamesIndustry.biz head Christopher Dring, who yesterday tweeted of the game's success as based on the number of boxed sales.
News "Bean Bone Update" Adds Among Us To Space Warlord Organ Trading Simulator
The first of many crossovers
We hope you haven't eaten much today, because it's time for a word salad: Space Warlord Organ Trading Simulator's free "Bean Bone Update" will add delicious Among Us organs to the game. Did you follow all that, or do you feel like you're having a stroke? Allow us to explain: Among Us, the popular social deduction game...
News Funko Pop Teams Up With Ex-LEGO Developers To Make "AAA" Video Games
A plastic dream team
Funko Pop seems to be one of those polarising brands — you either own enough of them to create your own plastic multiverse of your favourite pop culture characters, or you would be more than happy to melt down the parade of dead-eyed figurines that fill the shelves of your local game shops, if arson wasn't "technically" a...
News Let's Get Emotional With This 'Heartfelt' Vocal Track From Xenoblade Chronicles 3
Melancholy melodies
Would it really be a working day here at Nintendo Life without reporting on the release of a new track from the Xenoblade Chronicles 3 soundtrack? We are so close now to the release of Monolith Soft's upcoming sequel on 29th July, but if this date still feels too far away, then boy do we have some tunes for you. The latest...
Sunday24th Jul 2022
News Hideki Kamiya: Nintendo Hasn't Ever Asked Platinum To Cover Up Bayonetta
Kamiya responds to "Naive Angel Mode" speculation
Earlier this month, Bayonetta 3 caused a bit of a stir - revealing the inclusion of a "Naive Angel Mode", which allows players to toggle between more or less revealing character outfits. It's led to some speculation and theories that Nintendo might have had a say in this decision, but apparently not...
Review Omori (Switch) - An Emotional, EarthBound-Inspired RPG That's Not Afraid To Shock
"Oh, you can't help that. Most everyone's mad here."
It’s been a long journey for Omori — the first video game from OMOCAT — on its way to the land of Nintendo. After a successful Kickstarter campaign all the way back in 2014, the game was originally slated for release on the 3DS, though this was later cancelled as development wore on and...
News Brand New Zelda: Breath Of The Wild Mod Successfully Adds Multiplayer Splitscreen
See the beta in action
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is an amazing game, but Nintendo has well and truly shifted its focus to the second title, due out next year. Fortunately, modders are still obsessed with the original game and haven't actually stopped supporting it with regular content updates and much more. Now, in the latest...
Poll Box Art Brawl: Duel - Metroid Prime
Samus V. Samus
Hi folks, and welcome to another edition of Box Art Brawl! Well, last week's brawl was certainly a big one, wasn't it? We decided to ditch the regional rules for the week and boshed a load of Street Fighter II box arts into the ring all at once! While all variations of the game were pretty nice, all told, there were definitely a few...
News Sonic Frontiers Gets Rated In South Korea
Could a release date be on the way?
Sonic Frontiers is easily one of the most anticipated titles of 2022 and is currently scheduled to be released in "holiday 2022". If you have been wondering about its development status, it seems it's still on track for a release later this year - with the game recently being rated in South Korea. Perhaps we...
News PlatinumGames Hints At Another Project G.G. Reveal Next Year
It's preparing a new IP & several unannounced titles, too
PlatinumGames, the Japanese video game company known for the upcoming release Bayonetta 3, made headlines earlier this week when it hired Nintendo veteran Takao Yamane as Vice President and Chief Business Officer. Now, in the same Famitsu interview (translated in a round-up courtesy of...
Saturday23rd Jul 2022
News Witcher 3 Dev Admits He Overcrowded One Map With Too Many Points Of Interest
Take note, open world designers
The Polish video game company CD Projekt Red is currently celebrating its 20th anniversary, and as part of this, it's been hosting special anniversary livestreams covering the history of its games. During the latest one, focused on The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, Witcher 4 campaign designer Philipp Weber admitted he was...
Poll What Order Should You Play Live A Live In? And Does It Even Matter?
Chronologicalive A Live
You might be forgiven for thinking that we here at Nintendo Life are a little too excited by Live A Live, an HD-2D remake of a 1994 JRPG that, by many accounts, was a bit of a flop. But even though not all of us were blown away by the demo, the reviews are in, and they're looking pretty good — so we're anticipating the game...
Mini Review Redout 2 (Switch) - A Fast-Paced Blend Of F-Zero And Simulation Racing
Big Red
Futuristic racing games haven’t had the easiest go of things over the years. It’s been ten years since the last new Wipeout game, and the newest F-Zero entry, F-Zero Climax, is almost old enough to buy a pint. Luckily, independent developers have been carrying that torch a bit in recent years, with games like Fast RMX filling the void...
News Dragon Quest X Online Launches 'All In One' Switch Package This October (Japan)
DQX Offline has also got a new trailer
In the latest episode of 'cool things Japan gets', Square Enix has announced it will be releasing the Dragon Quest X "All In One Package Version 1 - 6" on October 20th. It will be exclusive to Japan and made available on Switch, PlayStation 4 and PC. As detailed by Gematsu, this release contains "all of the...
News Bandai Namco Announces Switch Demo For SD Gundam Battle Alliance
English version available now in Japan
Update [Sat 23rd Jul, 2022 02:45 BST]: It seems this demo has already gone live on the Japanese Switch eShop. Provided you have access to a Nintendo account in this region, you can download it right now and play it with English subtitles. Enjoy! Original article [Fri 22nd Jul, 2022 01:55 BST]: Following on...
Watch Is Five Years Between Splatoon Games Too Short A Wait?
If this were Call of Duty, we'd be on Splatoon 18 by now
HHHHHHeeeeeeello there, lovely peeeeople. Kate, representing Alex from Nintendo Life, from Nintendo Life here. Splatoon 2 turned five years old this week, meaning that it's old enough to walk, talk, and drive a car, I think. Five years! Can you remember what you were doing five years ago?...
News Among Us Team Teases Next Update, Coming Soon
Will be followed by the Hide-and-Seek update
If you're looking for an exhilarating multiplayer experience, you can't go past Among Us - the game where an imposter must eliminate players one by one and flee from the scene of the crime before being caught. The talented team at Innersloth is always looking to improve the experience, and with this in...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (July 23rd)
Live for the weekend
School's out for a lot of kids now in the UK — hooray! How many of you will be joining your kids for a summer of gaming? Perhaps Camelot updating its official company website with Golden Sun assets is tempting you to dig into your backlog? Or maybe you'll be going through the 3DS and Wii U eShops after Nintendo gave clearer...
Friday22nd Jul 2022
News Nintendo Expands Its Switch Online SNES And NES Service With Three More Titles
Available now!
Nintendo has added three more games to Switch Online retro libraries today. There are two SNES games and one NES title. These games include Fighter's History (1994, Data East Corporation), Kirby's Avalanche (1995, HAL, Banpresto, Compile) and Daiva Story 6: Imperial of Nirsartia (1986, Toshiba Emi) Here's a look: Japan's Switch...
Review Coromon (Switch) - A Charming Pokémon-Style Quest To Catch All Of 'Em
That's the line, right?
If imitation is the highest form of flattery, then Coromon is the greatest love letter ever written. It makes no secret that it has been inspired by classic Pokémon titles, particularly those from the Game Boy Advance era. It stops just short of being a direct imitation of those games but was clearly created to cater to fans...
News Cruise Along The Ocean With Daisy In The Next Mario Kart Tour Update
The Ocean Tour sets sail next week
It's almost time for the next Mario Kart Tour... tour to kick off, and we're moving from the plant life all the way to the ocean! From 26th July, the Ocean Tour kicks off and brings with it new Mii Racing Suits (that look like dolphins and Cheep Cheeps!), cute new costumes for Daisy and Toadette, and the return of...
Guide Where To Buy 'Live A Live' On Switch
Best deals and cheapest prices
Square Enix's latest RPG Live A Live is now available on Nintendo Switch. Below, we've rounded up all the best deals available for the game so you can get your hands on it for the cheapest price. While not technically new, being a revival of the original Live A Live that launched on the Super Famicom exclusively in...
News This Game Boy-Inspired Handheld Is A Budget Answer To Modern-Day Retro Gaming
Cheap and cheerful chip tunes
If you're a fan of all of these new retro handhelds but don't quite have the budget for them, then we might just have the thing for you today. RGhandhelds today revealed the Retro Pixel Pocket, a little Game Boy-esque machine with four buttons and a clear casing that is just what it says it is — pocket-sized! The...
Random Modded Wii Mini Turns It Into A Wi-Fi Capable Homebrew Machine
From Mini to Mighty
The Wii Mini was an odd little system. Released in Canada in 2012 before making its way to other regions in 2013, it was perhaps the most nerfed console we've ever seen. Nintendo pitched it as a cheaper option for customers who had either yet to buy a Wii or wanted an extra one in another location, but in order to reach the lower...
News Gameplay Footage Of Sonic-Themed Stage In Fall Guys Leaked
They're too fast!
Dataminers have been plugging away at Fall Guys to see what's coming next in the free-to-play multiplayer bonanza, and it looks like they've found something pretty big. GoNintendo shared the details of the stage, which was originally reported on by DualShockers. We already know that SEGA's Sonic the Hedgehog is returning to Fall...
News Nintendo Switch Sports Gets More Leg Strap Functionality In Free Update Next Week
Plus new volleyball moves
Nintendo Switch Sports has become a family staple since its release back in April, with Nintendo rolling out new costumes weekly. But now the game is about to receive its biggest update yet. Releasing at 6pm PDT on 26th July, this update will add new functionality to the Leg Strap accessory in soccer. This strap, which has...
Talking Point What Are The Nintendo Switch's Defining Moments (So Far)?
A timeline of awe and tragedy
The Nintendo Switch has been around for almost five and a half years, and in that time, it's made headlines over and over again in ways that other consoles haven't — for better or worse. And you know what? It's pretty refreshing to be able to talk so much about one piece of hardware. We were there for the Wii U years...
News Mario Strikers: Battle League Version 1.1.0 Is Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
The first free update has arrived
Earlier this week, Nintendo revealed it would be rolling out the first free update for Mario Strikers: Battle League. This update adds two new characters - Daisy and Shy Guy, a new gear set 'Knight' and one additional stadium known as 'Desert Ruin'. It's now officially gone live, and as part of this, Nintendo has...
Rumour Immortals Fenyx Rising Spin-Off Will Be "Less Of A Copy Of Breath Of The Wild"
Based on Hawaiian Polynesian culture, it's claimed
Rumours of a sequel to 2020's Immortals Fenyx Rising have been about for a while now, but on the Games Mess Decides podcast, Giant Bomb journalist Jeff Grubb has expanded on those rumours with new information suggesting that the next game in the Immortals franchise won't be a conventional sequel as...
News Inazuma Eleven: Great Road Of Heroes Receives New Name, Screens, And More Changes
Still on course for 2023
Level-5 has finally shared some new information on its new Inazuma Eleven game. Following the company president's announcement that the developer would be dropping more information in a blog post, we can see that the project has undergone some pretty big changes on the pitch — including a brand new name. The game will now...
Random Sonic Is Too Tall, And It's All Your Fault
Step aside, Tails. It's time for Legs
Y'know, "slow news day" isn't just a thing that happens to journalists. Sometimes, on a quiet July Friday, with nothing much on the slate, a community manager might just create a goofy post about Sonic's legs. At least, that's what the official Sonic the Hedgehog Twitter account is doing right now. They posted...
News Charles Martinet Thanks Super Mario Sunshine For The "Beautiful Memories"
Happy 20th, Sunshine
This week marks the 20th anniversary of the 2002 GameCube classic Super Mario Sunshine. It's a significant part of Mario's 3D platforming history, and to this day is arguably one of the standout Super Mario adventures. While we've already remembered this anniversary in more ways than one here on Nintendo Life this week, the...
Random One Of Shy Guy's Mario Strikers Animations Is A Paper Mario Callback
We're walking in the air
With Princess Daisy's popularity and somewhat, erm, internet-endearing animations in Mario Strikers: Battle League, we feel like Shy Guy's introduction into the game has been unjustifiably forgotten about. Worry no longer Shy Guy fans — we've got your backs. Thanks to @Reecee_yt on Twitter, we can now see that everyone's...
News Nintendo Showcases Orchestral Version Of Pokémon Scarlet & Violet Theme
Along with brand new Starter Plushies
Ahead of the launch of Pokémon Scarlet and Violet on November 18th, 2022, The Pokémon Company has showcased a rather fancy orchestral version of the games' main theme. It's the same theme that was showcased in the most recent trailer for the games, and we're not going to lie, it's pretty dazzling! Not only...
Random 'Cohost Plays Pokémon' Is The Newest Collaborative Game Trend
A wild Eggbug appeared!
There's a new social media platform on the block called Cohost, and this one has one up on Twitter: It has rich text and html support. What does that mean? It means posts like this: That's not an image! That's a bunch of scrollable boxes nested inside one another! Why would you make that? WHY NOT! Anyway, the point of...
News Pokémon Legends: Arceus Was The Best-Selling Physical Game In The First Half Of 2022 (Europe)
And the Switch is the best-selling console
Nintendo and The Pokémon Company have reason to celebrate in the European gaming markets today, as GSD Market Data reveals that Pokémon Legends: Arceus was the best-selling physical game in Europe in the first half of the year. The data — reported on by GamesIndustry.biz — reveals that overall game...
News Take A Peek At Some Classic TMNT Concept Docs Included In The Cowabunga Collection
Cowabunga dude
We will look back on 2022 as being quite a year for the heroes in a half shell. We here at Nintendo Life Towers have been playing Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge near enough on repeat for the past few weeks, and yesterday's launch date reveal for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Cowabunga Collection has us excited to...
News Want To See D&D-Style Deck Builder 'Gordian Quest' On Switch? There's A Kickstarter Coming
Your chance to make it happen
Dungeons & Dragons is undergoing an almighty resurgence at the moment, with growing mainstream interest in the evergreen tabletop RPG. There are Joe Manganiello's celebrity campaigns, Stranger Things has brought the game to the attention of a new generation, and it even has a Chris Pine-starring movie coming out...
Video Kirby's A Proper Lazy Blob In The Latest 'Kirby Time' Story
Sweet dreams
Nintendo has released the latest instalment in its 'Kirby Time' series - following on from 'Take Courage' and 'Kirby's Tiny World' - a selection of short videos featuring everybody's favourite pink blob. It's an adaptation of a picture story book called 'Sweet Dreams, Kirby',
News Eevee Ice-Type Evolution Glaceon Joins The Pokémon Unite Roster
Now available alongside the Season 9 Battle Pass
The free-to-play MOBA Pokémon Unite is currently celebrating its first anniversary and as part of this The Pokémon Company is adding new Pokémon, arenas, cosmetics, items and more. With this in mind, the Ice-type Eevee evolution Glaceon has now been made available in the game alongside the Season 9...
Thursday21st Jul 2022
Review Live A Live (Switch) - A Brilliantly Faithful Remake Of A Unique And Influential JRPG
Living our best lives
Early on in Square Enix’s remake of Live A Live, it’s plain to see the influences the game had on Chrono Trigger. From spanning multiple timelines to the inventive area of effect skills, and right down to the simple, sometimes deep story, director Takashi Tokita clearly used 1994’s Live A Live as a springboard for his...
Random Up Or Down The Stairs? Super Mario Illusion Confuses The Internet
Level-up or level-down?
In a debate that's sure to go down in history alongside the likes of 'the chicken or the egg' and 'the ship of Theseus,' the internet has recently been baffled by a picture of Mario running up some stairs. Or is he running down some stairs? That is the question that an outpouring of Twitter users have been attempting to...
News Here's Your First Look At Splatoon 3's Home Menu Icon For Nintendo Switch
Third entry, more squids
Splatoon 3 is easily one of the most anticipated first-party releases on the Switch this year, and squid kids (including us here at Nintendo Life) are eager to learn more. We'll take anything 'new' Nintendo has for us at this point, and with this in mind, we've got the third entry's home menu icon reveal. As shown by...
News Capcom Shares Sneak Peek At Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak's First Title Update
Arriving this August
At the end of last month, Capcom released Monster Hunter RIse: Sunbreak - the first DLC for the latest entry in the monster hunting series. Now that hunters have had time to sink their teeth into the latest adventure, the focus moves on to the first free title update. This will add Lucent Nargacuga and several other monsters -...
Random Someone's Built A Custom Mario Kart 8 Arcade Cabinet, And We Want One
Start your engines, in style
We all have our preferred Switch gaming environments. Some swear by handheld play at all times while others will have the system docked on the big screen whenever they can. Then there's a preference of equipment: Joy-Con in a grip, a Hori Split Pad, a Pro controller — the possibilities are endless. And then there are...
News Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Cowabunga Collection Will Kick Shell In August
Radical
Have you had enough Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles goodness this year? No? Well, have we got a nice little treat for you. Konami's Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Cowabunga Collection launches on 30th August on Switch. In an exclusive reveal from IGN, we now know that Konami's Turtle games will be following just months after DotEmu and...
News Sega Reflects On Sonic Mania, Says It Was A Defining Moment For The Blue Blur
Can we have a sequel now?
Sonic Origins saw the return of Sonic 1,2, 3 and CD last month, but the modern generation 2D standout is still admittedly Sonic Mania. It was a revival of the classic side-scrolling Sonic series and ended up being an absolute hit thanks to Christian "The Taxman" Whitehead, Headcannon and a number of other talented parties...
PSA It Looks Like Copies Of Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Are Out In The Wild
The street date breaks
Uh oh, it's happened. Reports are surfacing online that some people have managed to get their hands on copies of Xenoblade Chronicles 3. Photos of copies of the game have been shared on ResetEra by user ImBald, though many have since been taken down. So, if you don't want any spoilers on Monolith Soft's upcoming game, then be...
Round Up The Reviews Are In For Live A Live
Did it deserve a second life?
Live A Live launches on the Switch tomorrow, and the reviews have started pouring in! This HD-2D remake of a 1994 Super Famicom classic has been much-anticipated by RPG fans. Renowned for its unusual structure and brilliant music, many will finally get to experience this turn-based JRPG for the first time very, very...
News Square Enix Confirms It's Making Final Fantasy NFTs
For Final Fantasy VII's 25th anniversary
After toying with the idea late last year and seemingly listening to fan concerns, Square Enix has decided to go ahead and release some Final Fantasy NFTs. Specifically, the NFTs are to celebrate Final Fantasy VII's 25th anniversary.
News Dragon Ball: The Breakers Finally Lands A Release Date, But Fan Reaction Is Mixed
Super Sigh-an
After what seems like an eternity since its announcement last year, Bandai Namco has finally stated that its upcoming asymmetrical online multiplayer game, Dragon Ball: The Breakers, will be released for Switch on 14th October. The release date came as part of a new trailer — seen above — which demonstrates some of the mechanics...
Random Sneak A Peek At Nintendo's Amazing 2022 Company Guide
Let's do the odyssey
Ever since 1999, Nintendo has provided prospective employees with a yearly handbook which details what it is like to work for the company with the help of some exclusive pictures. From peel-off covers to pop-up pages, these guides have always taken creativity to the next level and 2022's booklet is no exception. Showcased on...
News Circus Electrique Brings Turn-Based RPG Gameplay To Switch This September
Spiffing!
Zen Studios and Saber Interactive have announced Circus Electrique, a turn-based tactical RPG heading for the Switch on September 9th, 2022. The game takes place in a steam-punk version of Victorian London in the aftermath of an event called "The Maddening", in which everyday Londoners are turned into violent killers. It's up to the...
News Forgotten Gem 'Avenging Spirit' Is Making Its Way To Nintendo Switch
Game BOOy Horror
Right, get this — you're out on a nice date with your girlfriend until, annoyingly, you get horribly murdered by a crime syndicate. Now you're a ghost, and you have to team up with your girlfriend's dad to rescue her from said syndicate, but wait! There's more! The syndicate are one step ahead of you, because they're researching...
Feature 'Ex-Zodiac' Is The Star Fox Throwback You Wish Nintendo Would Make
And it's got its sights on Switch
It’s been a while since Nintendo did anything of note with Star Fox. The last new entry was 2016’s Star Fox Zero (along with asymmetric tower defence curio Star Fox Guard), with Star Fox Command for DS coming a decade earlier in 2006. Fox McCloud and Falco Lombardi appeared in Smash Bros., but there’s been a...
Nintendo Download 21st July (North America)
Live A Live! Capcom Arcade 2nd Stadium! River City Saga: Three Kingdoms!
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:...
Earlier than expected!
Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak fans located in Australia and New Zealand can look forward to getting their hands on the new trio of amiibo much earlier than expected. In an update via social media, Nintendo AU NZ revealed the figures would now be arriving next month on 12th August instead of September. The Malzeno amiibo,...
News Nintendo Live Will Host The First Splatoon 3 Tournament When It Returns In October
Concerts, competitions, and more!
Nintendo Live is returning later this year! This event usually focuses on current games, tournaments, and music events all around Nintendo games. The last show was held in 2019, but Nintendo fans won't need to wait another year as the expo is coming back in 2022! Nintendo confirmed the event's return on Twitter...
Random Immortalise Cloud Strife In A Pretty Dress With This $200 Poseable Figure
Gerudo Link, eat your heart out
Does that iconic Final Fantasy 7 scene in Wall Market plague your dreams? Do you wish that you could spend every day looking at the ridiculously attractive Cloud Strife all dressed up in a nice gown for plot reasons? Yeah, Square Enix knows. Their newest statue is the lovely Cloud in the dress that he wears in the...
News All Five Games In Jackbox Party Pack 9 Have Been Revealed
Due to release this Fall
Just like fizzy drinks and an overflowing bowl of crisps, no gamer's party night is complete without a few rounds on some of Jackbox's endlessly entertaining party games. The good news is, it's almost time to bust out the snacks again as the company recently revealed the next five games that will be making up The Jackbox...
Nintendo Download 21st July (Europe)
Live A Live! Endling! Bright Memory!
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: Endling - Extinction is Forever...
Reminder "Next-Gen" Anti-Grav Racer Redout 2 Finally Available On Switch
Speeding ahead
Speed demons looking for a fast and futuristic fix similar to games like F-Zero and even other series like Wipeout and Fast RMX, can finally download the latest anti-gravity racer Redout 2 on the Nintendo Switch. Yes, after a series of delays it's here. This is a follow-up to the original title by 34BigThings and is described as a...
Random This Ridiculous Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak Commercial Is A Delight
More of this, please!
Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak has been out now for a couple of weeks now, and is by all accounts a roaring success, particularly in Japan. Just to ensure customers are really aware of its release, however, Capcom has put together a brand new Japanese commercial for the game, and uhh... well, it's something! Check it out:...
Japanese Charts Monster Hunter Rise Is Still Top Of The Pack Thanks To Sunbreak
The expansion is bringing in the loot
Capcom and Monster Hunter are once again top of the class in this week's Japanese charts. Published by Famitsu and shared by Gematsu, we can see that Sunbreak is still pulling in the numbers for Monster Hunter Rise, and the set is once again the best-selling game of the week with 29,006 sales. No surprises there...
News First 4 Figures Reveals Crash Team Racing Statue, Pre-Orders Now Open
Update: Early Bird pricing ends soon
Update: Just in case you were hoping to pick up First 4 Figures' Crash Team Racing statue, here's a friendly reminder that the Early Bird pricing shown below is about to come to an end. The figures will go up to their more expensive prices at 9am BST on Friday 22nd July. Pre-orders may well have only just...
News Get Fired Up With This 'Chain Attack' Track From Xenoblade Chronicles 3
I'm really hearing it!
Another day, another Xenoblade Chronicles 3 musical score! We're inching ever closer to the launch of Monolith Soft's latest effort, with Xenoblade Chronicles 3 hitting shelves on July 29th. In its ongoing campaign to ramp up hype for the game, Nintendo has shared a brand new track from its OST on Twitter. This one plays...
News Earn Bonus Gold Points When You Buy Selected Multiplayer Games And DLC On Switch eShop (Europe)
10% back!
Nintendo has launched what it's calling a 'bonanza' which will award those looking to pick up a new multiplayer game, Switch Online membership, or some DLC with a 10% bonus on Gold Points on selected purchases from the Switch eShop. Yep, that's right, you can get an extra 10% of Gold Points to use on other purchases in the Nintendo eShop...
News Fall Guys Adds Kaiju Costumes To The Game For Maximum Stomping
Godzilla, Mothra, and more
Fortnite may have almost everything, from multiple Batmans (or Batmen? Batsmans?) to a Dune crossover, but do they have Godzilla? No they do not. Fall Guys does, though — in fact, it has two, plus Godzilla's girlfriend, Mothra. Starting today, July 21st, four new costumes will be made unlockable in the game: Godzilla,...
News Nemesis From Resident Evil 3 Joins Numskull Design's Statue Range
STAAAAAAAAAARS
Just last week, we reported on a new pair of TUBBZ joining the Resident Evil range from Numskull Designs, featuring the iconic Resident Evil 2 villains William Birkin and Mr. X. That was just an appetiser, however, for the main course that's just been announced by Numskull: a stunning 10.9" Nemesis statue from
Wednesday20th Jul 2022
News Nintendo Says To Stop Using Its Wi-Fi USB Connector Due To Security Concerns
"Please switch to a commercially available network device"
Nintendo has taken to Twitter in Japan, warning customers to stop using the Nintendo Wi-Fi USB Connector and the (Japan-only) Wi-Fi Network Adapter due to concerns over the users' safety. The two devices, released in 2005 and 2008 respectively, allowed users to establish a Wi-Fi connection...
News The First Review For Live A Live's Switch Remake Is Now In
The score is live
Update [Thu 21st Jul, 2022 16:45 BST]: Reviews for this JRPG are now live, including our own. And, guess what? We really, really like this one. Live A Live deservedly earns its second life, it seems. Original article [Wed 20th Jul, 2022 14:30 BST]: Square Enix's remake of 1994's Live A Live is out this Friday, and while many of...
News Pokémon TCG Live Beta Now Available In Select Locations Around The Globe
Available for computer and mobile devices
Following on from a limited beta exclusive in Canada earlier this year, The Pokémon Company has now launched Pokémon Trading Card Game Live in even more locations. The new beta round makes the game available in Australia, New Zealand, Canada and Mexico. This new title is free-to-play and is available on...
Review Bright Memory: Infinite (Switch) - A Chaotic, Crysis-Style FPS, But Messy And Very Short
Micro-Crysis
Everyone has that movie, album or game that despite how objectively flawed it is, you can’t help but love it. Sure, something like Tenacious D in The Pick Of Destiny isn’t by any means a masterpiece, but that didn’t stop us from watching it countless times. Bright Memory: Infinite fits into that guilty pleasure camp so well. We...
Random Daisy Shows Off Her Mario Strikers Skills, And The Internet Has Noticed
Baby got callback
Mario has never really been one for obeying the laws of physics (jumping twice your height in those shoes? Pull the other one!), and Mario Strikers: Battle League continues that Mushroom Kingdom trend. With its hyper strikes coming to dominate the game's marketing, it is no surprise that Nintendo Europe's recent tweet showcasing...
News Final Fantasy X Series Has Surpassed An Incredible 20 Million Shipments
This ain't no Sin
Publisher Square-Enix has announced that the Final Fantasy X series - which consists of Final Fantasy X and its direct sequel Final Fantasy X-2 - has now shipped over 20.8 million units as of September 2021. Back in 2013, prior to the release of the HD Remaster, Square-Enix announced that the two games had sold a combined total of...
News Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Gets An Eight-Minute Overview Trailer
Update: English version goes live!
Update [Wed 20th Jul, 2022 15:25 BST]: As we promised, the English version of this big eight-minute overview has just been published, and we've got it right here to show you. There are no differences between this and the Japanese version posted just a few weeks ago, but it does give us a really good idea of what...
Rumour Cryptic Whispers Of Incoming F-Zero News Are Doing The Rounds Online
"Maybe manage your expectations a little"
With a summertime Nintendo Direct seemingly sidelined this year (well, the first weeks of September would technically still be summer, but you know what we mean!), various leaks and rumours have been one of the main sources of conversation to keep the online Nintendo community excited. One such rumour that's...
News Nintendo's Squid Research Lab Shows Off Some More Splatoon 3 Weapons
Take a look at the Inkbrush and Octobrush
Splatoon 3 is out exclusively on the Switch this September, and in the lead-up to its release, the Squid Research Lab has been sharing new clips, music and information about the game. The latest update focuses on the Inkbrush and Octobrush weapons. The Inkbrush isn't the most powerful, but it's still a...
Random Someone's Built A Zelda-Themed Deku Tree PC
Hey, look!
What's your dream PC build? The best specs, graphics, something that lights up with pretty rainbow colours? But surely it's going to be something minimalistic, right? Well, the latest project for gaming PC builder 1YardLoss was anything but minimalist, but it's certainly a Nintendo fan's dream — particular a Zelda fan. 1YardLoss was...
News Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Shows Off Stunning Ocean Location
What awaits on the shores?
If we can only name one thing we're really excited about in Xenoblade Chronicles 3, it's exploring this brand new world. Nintendo has already given us a little look at a few of the locations we'll be visiting when the game launches next week — all with familiar monuments and creatures. And today, the publisher is giving...
Random Animal Crossing's Isabelle Reminds Us To Keep Hydrated During Heatwave
Always looking out for us
If you live in Europe, the last few days have likely been unbearably hot for you. Soaring, record-breaking temperatures have hit parts of the continent, and many other parts of the northern hemisphere are also experiencing high temperatures. We're stacking up fans and freezing bottles of water here at Nintendo Life Towers...
Exclusive "The Farming Genre Is A Bit Tired" - How SunnySide Aims To Refresh The Farm Sim
"In order to have a Sunny Side, there has to be a dark side…"
It is a truth, universally acknowledged, that farming games all have a lot in common. Crops, livestock, and dateable townsfolk are the staples of the genre, and if you've played one, you've likely experienced what a lot of them have to offer — and that's not even necessarily a bad...
News No Man's Sky's New Endurance Update Confirmed For The Ever-Expanding Switch Port
To boldly go where no update has gone before
News of Hello Games' Switch release of No Man's Sky on 7th October has us all fizzing with excitement to blast off into outer space on Nintendo's console. And with today's Endurance update hitting the game on Playstation, Xbox and PC, our expectations are rocketing even higher. No Man's Sky hardly had...
News FIFA 23 Legacy Edition Will Have Women's Football, But No New Features
Party like it's FIFA 2019
Nintendo Switch players are once again being shot in the foot(ball), as EA announced today that FIFA 23 on Switch would once again be the "Legacy Edition", which is essentially the same as FIFA 22 on Switch. In EA's own words, from the eShop page for FIFA 23: FIFA 23 Legacy Edition will feature the same Gameplay features...
Random Elected Official In Japan Is Looking To Legally Preserve Games
And keep them playable for generations to come
A newly elected official in Japan has announced his intention to implement a legal framework to preserve games and keep them in a playable state. As reported by Automaton, Ken Akamatsu recently won a seat on Japan's House of Counsellors and is due to take office on July 26th. In a statement on Twitter...
Random Fan Art Depicts What A Metroid Anime Might Look Like
Yeah, we want this
If there's one thing most folks can agree on, it's that the animated series of Castlevania on Netflix is ruddy good. In an ocean of mediocre adaptations (hello, Resident Evil), the series - created by Warren Ellis - stands as one of the most faithful, engaging, and beautiful recreations ever made, and we love it. Read More:
News New Listing Potentially Narrows Down Sonic Frontiers Release Window
Update: A new date has appeared!
Update: It looks like Sonic fans have been eagerly watching the backend of Steam for most of today. Tails' Channel, a popular Sonic website, has spotted that since Nintendo Life and other outlets shared the store release date from SteamDB, the date has been changed. Now, instead of 8th November, the listing is now...
News DOOM's Legendary Co-Creator John Romero Is Making A Brand New FPS
"We're working with a major publisher"
The absolutely legendary game designer and programmer John Romero has announced he's working with a major publisher on an "all-new" first-person shooter and is now hiring. In an announcement on social media, John shared the following message on behalf of Romero Games - calling for talented people to join the...
News Mojang Says No To Minecraft NFTs
No blocks on this chain
In a post on the Minecraft blog today, July 20th, 2022, Mojang staff drew a line in the sand when it comes to non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and the blockchain in their game, following feedback from players seeking clarification on the company's position on the controversial topic. Multiple mod-makers, companies, and creators...
News Classic 2D Fighter 'Breakers Collection' Will Support Rollback Netcode & Cross-Play
Bringing the fight to Switch in 2022
Fighting fans will be pleased to hear the upcoming Breakers Collection will support both rollback netcode and cross-play compatibility. This classic collection, which started out in arcades and on the Neo Geo, includes Visco Corporation's Breakers (1996) and Breakers Revenge (1998) and is apparently "still...
News Oxenfree's Alex Dusts Off Her Skateboard In An OlliOlli World Crossover
That's rad!
In what might be one of the most random yet perfect pairings we've seen in quite some time, it's been announced that Alex from 2016's Oxenfree has joined the fold in OlliOlli World via the recently released DLC, VOID Riders. You'll be able to make your way through the game's levels as the iconic Oxenfree character whilst listening to an...
News Test Your Rhythm Game Skills With 'Encounters', A Wholesome Two-Handed Music Game
Joy-Concerto
Musical instruments require a great deal of hand-eye coordination — especially those which require the deft use of both hands at the same time, like woodwind and strings. And percussion. And brass. Okay, pretty much all instruments. But rhythm games don't always replicate that tricky ambidextrous skill, so we're intrigued by the...
News 'Robo Revenge Squad' Brings Robot Wars To Switch In August
Activate!
Robo Revenge Squad is coming to Switch on 17th August, bringing with it chaotic co-op robot action in which everything you find can apparently be used as a weapon. Baseball bats (obvs), fridges (natch), disco balls (er, okay) — you name it, you can use it to pummel robo-fools. Developed by Rikodu, there's a heavy customisation element...
Tuesday19th Jul 2022
News Camelot Appears To Have Updated Its Official Website With Golden Sun Artwork
The forgotten series remembered
Camelot's classic fantasy RPG series Golden Sun doesn't really get much attention nowadays, but it's still a significant part of the Japanese developer's history. With this in mind, the official company website has apparently been updated recently with some high-quality renders. The news was shared by a number of...
Round Up Here's What Critics And Fans Think Of The Resident Evil Netflix Series
Some are out for blood
Netflix’s Resident Evil show dropped on the streaming service last week, and just like with any video game adaptation, it’s drawn some rather mixed reactions across the board. The show is based on Capcom’s iconic survival horror franchise, but rather than rewriting the story of the games, it focuses on Albert Wesker and...
News 3DS And Wii U eShops Approach Endgame As Nintendo Provides Closure Date
Still plenty of time to get things in order
It's been known for several months now that the Wii U and 3DS eShops will be closing for good in March 2023. This means, of course, that you won't be able to purchase new digital games or DLC from either store, causing significant backlash from the gaming community. Nintendo has
News New Rumour Suggests Advance Wars Could Be Delayed Until 2023
But not everyone is convinced...
Advance Wars 1+2: Re-Boot Camp was originally meant to launch last year until Nintendo decided it needed some more time in the oven. It then got delayed (again) due to the ongoing crisis in Ukraine. So when is this turn-based tactical strategy war game going to be released then
Soapbox 20 Years Later, Super Mario Sunshine Is Still The Best 3D Mario
Defending the GameCube outing on its 20th birthday
What you lookin' at? Soapbox features enable our individual writers and contributors to voice their opinions on hot topics and random stuff they've got on their minds. Today, the overabundance of sunshine from the current heatwave has clearly got the better of Ollie, as he makes wild declarations...
News Mario Strikers: Battle League Update Adds Daisy, Shy Guy, And More
And it's free, of course
Nintendo has announced the first free update for its latest sports title, Mario Strikers: Battle League, arriving in just a couple of days on July 21st for North America, and July 22nd for the UK and Europe. The update was announced via Twitter and will contain a bunch of additional goodies. This includes two new characters...
News Fire Emblem Fates Sales Will End On The 3DS eShop In February 2023
One month before the eShop closure
Today, Nintendo confirmed the exact closure date for the Wii U and 3DS eShops, with both stores set to effectively shut down on March 27th, 2023. You'll still be able to download any purchased games for the foreseeable future, but any games or DLC you're looking to buy after that date will be inaccessible - boo...
English support will be included
Koumajou Remilia: Scarlet Symphony, the Castlevania inspired 2D action remake from publisher CFK, will be getting a physical release in Japan. Releasing on July 28th, although the physical edition will be limited to one region, Koumajou Remilia will include language support for English, Simplified Chinese,...
News Into The Breach's Free Advanced Edition Update Lands On Switch Today
New content drop
If, like us, you have been waiting to jump back into Subset Games' sci-fi strategy RPG, Into the Breach, then today's your lucky day. A brand new update, labelled the 'Advanced Edition', dropped today and promises to expand the excellent turn-based tactical title in various ways. Combining new mechs, weapons, challenges and pilots,...
News Mini Metro Developer Responds To Knock-Off Release On Switch eShop
"If required, we will take legal action"
A game where you design the intricate subway layout for an ever-expanding city. Sounds like Dinosaur Polo Club's highly addictive 2018 release Mini Metro, right? Well, it's launching again today on the Switch eSho—hang on, that's not right. In fact, today is the launch day for Red Fables' suspiciously...
News DOOM Eternal Standard, Steelbook, Special & Ultimate Physical Switch Editions Revealed
Pre-orders go live 29th July
Doom Eternal originally pulled the plug on its Switch physical release, but the situation changed last month when physical specialist Limited Run Games announced it would be distributing standard, steelbook, special and ultimate editions. While pre-orders were originally meant to commence on 8th July, it seems the dates...
News PlatinumGames Hires Nintendo Veteran, Signalling 'Significant Change'
Takao Yamane becomes Vice President
PlatinumGames, known for its work on the likes of Bayonetta, The Wonderful 101, and Astral Chain, has hired Nintendo veteran Takao Yamane in a move that is said to bring "significant change" to the company going forwards. Yamane will join PlatinumGames as its Vice President and Chief Business Officer. The news...
News Mario Galaxy Meets Rocket League (With Guns) In Twin-Stick Shooter 'Aniquilation'
Out on Switch next week
Did you enjoy peacefully navigating the spherical planets of Super Mario Galaxy? Then you might just love turning them into a battleground in Aniquilation, which releases in the Switch eShop on 27th July. Far from relaxing galaxy-hopping, the first game for Colombian developer R-Next promises to be a high-octane...
News Mattel Adds Pink Gold Peach To Its Mario Kart Hot Wheels Line
"Race for the win with this SDCC exclusive"
Do you need something to entertain yourself with until the release of the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Wave 2 DLC? Well, how about this absolutely stunning Pink Gold Peach Hot Wheels racer based on the same character from the Mario Kart series. This new racer has been revealed as part of Mattel's second annual "12...
Dusting off the sand
Last year, publisher Super.com announced that Raji: An Ancient Epic would be getting a free update which upgrades the full game to the 'Enhanced Edition'. Now we know exactly when to expect these changes in the ancient India-set adventure game — 28th July! Nintendo Everything shared the news from the publisher, confirming...
Random See How The World's Biggest Working Nintendo DS Was Created
Supersize Mii
We've all heard of the phrase 'go big or go home,' right? Well YouTuber and all-round tech wizard, Bigrig Creates, seems to have fully embodied its message with his latest video in which he assembles the world's biggest Nintendo DS. Sharing the video on his YouTube channel, BigRig assembles the system's iconic dual screens by...
Soapbox Mario Gave Us The Powerwashing Fantasy Before It Was Cool
Mario was the original ASMR powerwasher
As Super Mario Sunshine turns 20 on the 19th July, 2022, Kate wants to get a few things off her chest about how the game would have been a massive hit today, probably... ALRIGHT, LISTEN. Whenever I am in polite company, and I mention enjoying Super Mario Sunshine — yes, despite its insistence on collecting...
News New Trails From Zero Trailer Shows Tweaks To Series' Signature Combat
Combo up!
NIS America is finally bringing the Kiseki series' Crossbell games to the West later this year. The first of this duology — The Legend of Heroes: Trails from Zero — gets over the barrier on 27th September in North America (and 30th September in Europe), and in anticipation, the publisher has shared a closer look at the game's combat...
News Level-5 Is Ready To Share News On The Inazuma Eleven Switch Game Soon
After multiple delays
It's been a while since we've had any new information on the next entry in Level-5's hugely popular Inazuma Eleven series. This soccer-based video game series debuted on the DS in 2008 and has spawned numerous spin-offs, including an anime and manga series. But Inazuma Eleven: Great Road of Heroes — the upcoming Switch game...
News Zynga's New Free-To-Play Star Wars Game Has Been Delayed (Again)
Top priority is providing "best possible experience"
Following on from Zynga's delay of Star Wars Hunters last September, the game upcoming free-to-play multiplayer title has now been delayed again. It was already pushed back to 2022, and now in the latest update, it's been delayed until next year. Yep, it won't be arriving on Nintendo Switch or...
News 'South Of The Circle' Brings Firewatch-Style Narrative Drama To Switch Soon
Avoid the heat with a journey in the snow this August
Originally released on Apple Arcade, 11 Bit Studios' South of the Circle is finally coming to Nintendo Switch next month, with a new trailer revealing that it will be available to download from Switch eShop on 3rd August. It's not long until we can strap up our snow boots and venture into the...
News Here's Your Look At The Full Trailer For 'Tekken: Bloodline' On Netflix
"Power is everything"
Netflix has shared the full trailer for the upcoming Tekken: Bloodline anime, based on the long-running Tekken franchise from publisher Bandai Namco. The series will feature a host of iconic characters from the series, including the likes of Jin Kazama, Hwoarang, Heihachi Mishima, Kazuya Mishima, Nina Williams, Paul Pheonix,...
Monday18th Jul 2022
News The Pokémon Company Needs Someone To Help Archive Pokémon History
Update: Looks like the vacancy has been filled
Update: Aaaand it looks like the position has been taken already, according to this message that pops up when you visit the careers page: Sorry folks! Okay, this must be a dream job for someone out there, right? The Pokémon Company International is looking for someone to help them create an...
Random Have You Seen This Cute, Unreleased Precursor To The Top Loader NES?
What could have been...
The North American version of the top-loading NES-101 All the way back in 1988, Nintendo would show to the media a brand new piece of hardware that would eventually become the Super Famicom, or the Super NES in the West. It was an exciting time for the gaming community as Nintendo entered the 16-bit era, though it seems...
News Here’s Your First Look At Nintendo’s 14-Feet Tall LEGO Bowser For Comic-Con
Made with over 660,000 bricks!
Nintendo gave us a bit of a tease a few days ago revealing that a LEGO Super Mario creation that will stand at over 14 feet tall will be appearing at San Diego Comic-Con. Now, we’ve been given a closer look at King Koopa’s monstrous, bricky final form. And no, you can’t buy this one sadly. Nintendo of America...
News Xenoblade Chronicles 3: Special Edition Pre-Orders Delayed Until After Launch (UK + EU)
We're not feeling this at all, man
Xenoblade Chronicles 3 is inching toward its release on July 29th, so naturally, folks in the UK and the EU are wondering when on earth they'll be able to pre-order the fancy Special Edition. Well, sadly, although those in North America were able to secure their pre-orders recently (alb
News UK Government Warns It "Will Not Hesitate To Consider Legislation" Against Loot Boxes
"Video games companies and platforms must do more"
Loot boxes have long been a contentious topic of conversation in the gaming industry, and the UK government has warned companies that restrictive legislation may be enforced in the future if the culture surrounding these purchases doesn't change. The Department of Digital, Culture, Media and Sport...
News OddWorld: Soulstorm - Oddtimized Edition Announced For Switch
*parp* Hee Hee!
Publisher Microids has announced that Oddworld: Soulstorm will be making its way to the Nintendo Switch, with retail editions available to pre-order now. Dubbed the 'Oddtimized Edition', the game will apparently be "optimized for Nintendo Switch to take advantage of the platform’s unique features", with Microids promising the port...
Random Turns Out Elite Beat Agents Predicted 'Nintendo Pictures' Years Ago
The Agents were right on the money
Having acquired Dynamo Pictures — the production company behind the Pikmin Short Movies — Nintendo recently announced its intention to rebrand, with the studio formally becoming 'Nintendo Pictures Co., Ltd.'. While the name change will be a surprise to many, eagle-eyed fans of Elite Beat Agents may have seen...
Random Mario Kart 64 Nearly Had A 'No Item' Mode To Appeal To F-Zero Fans
Remember F-Zero?
If you look at the Mario Kart franchise and the F-Zero franchise, it's pretty easy to determine which of the two has been more successful. On the one hand, Mario Kart has seen major releases all the way up to 2020 with Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit, and will see a whole bunch of DLC launched for Mario Kart 8 Deluxe all the way...
Random You Can Now Play The Excellent 3D Platformer 'Demon Turf' On The DS
Download via the game's Discord server
Demon Turf, released back in 2021, may have arrived on multiple platforms, but it's one of those games that just belongs on the Switch, right? It's got that 'Nintendo' flair and this was only solidified early in 2022 when the standalone expansion, Demon Turf: Neon Splash, released to rave reviews (including our...
Gallery Square Enix Releases New Dragon Quest Treasures Screens From Its Trove
Venture into Draconia this December
After the release of a Dragon Quest Treasures teaser trailer in May, we have been getting increasingly excited to join Dragon Quest XI's Erik and Mia on an adventure into Draconia when the game is released on 9th December. To whip us up even furt
Soapbox Correcting A Horrifying 15-Year Mistake By Finally Playing Elite Beat Agents
They don’t make rhythm games as bizarre as they used to
Soapbox features enable our individual writers and contributors to voice their opinions on hot topics and random stuff they've got on their minds. Today, Lowell makes amends for a poor life choice and finally gets down with that funky, funky beat... Rewind with me all the way back to...
UK Charts LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga Returns To The Top
While Klonoa falls out of the top 20
The UK charts are in – and hopefully, many of you have been staying inside and playing video games! But there’s been a bit of a change up top again as one of 2022’s biggest sellers, LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga, has shot back up to number one. Seems like the impending heat means people just want to...
Video What Was Your First Video Game Ever?
Go on and tell us!
Depending on how long you've been gaming, whether or not you remember your very first video game might be a surprisingly tricky question to answer. Some of you in our lovely Nintendo Life community may be on the younger side, in which case your first game could have been from the GameCube era, or perhaps even the Wii. Others, of...
Random Want To Drive Your Car Using The Wii Wheel? This Fan Can Do Just That
A Wii convertible
In the hundreds of hours you spent playing Mario Kart Wii with the Wii Wheel, did you ever once dream of driving your own vehicle in real life with that same peripheral? Well, one fan has made this a reality, and gone one step further, by ‘Wii-ifying’ his car. Go Nintendo has shared the work of TikTok star @ttptng – Tyler...
Random Watch Live A Live's Cast Brought To Life On Canvas
Brought to life a life
The hotly anticipated remake of 1994's Live A Live has undergone something of a glow-up. Now appearing in Square Enix's iconic HD-2D style — the likes of which we saw in Triangle Strategy and Octopath Traveler — the game's trailers look stunning, and we certainly enjoyed those sumptuous visuals when we went hands-on with...
Sunday17th Jul 2022
Feature What Is Live A Live? Everything You Need To Know (And Maybe More)
Find out how JoJo's Bizarre Adventure is involved!
If you've been following game news lately, you've probably heard about Live A Live. You probably also belong to one of two camps: Someone who knows what Live A Live is, and someone who can't really tell it apart from all the other HD-2D Square Enix games, like Triangle Strategy and Octopath...
News Warframe Developer Reveals New Free-To-Play Action MMO Soulframe
Drawing inspiration from Hayao Miyazaki & Studio Ghibli
Warframe developer Digital Extremes announced has announced its new action MMO Soulframe at TennoCon 2022. It's described as a free-to-play sister title of Warframe that draws inspiration from various works such as The NeverEnding Story (1984), and Hayao Miyazaki and Studio Ghibli's projects...
Poll Box Art Brawl: Special Edition - Street Fighter II
All of them... Okay, most of them
Howdy folks, and welcome to a very special edition of Box Art Brawl! Let's have a glance at last week's results before we dive into the latest brawl. We took a look at the fantastic GameCube entry in the Mario Kart franchise: Mario Kart: Double Dash!!. We'd love to say it was a close call, but it kind of wasn't...
News Bayonetta 3 Nintendo Switch File Size Seemingly Revealed
Bayonetta is back this October
The highlight of the week for many Nintendo fans was the long-awaited announcement of the Bayonetta 3 release date. Yes, after years of Hideki Kamiya telling us development is going well, and everything is fine, the teams at Nintendo and PlatinumGames have finally locked in a release date. Bayonetta is back on 28th...
Video Take A Look At The Regional Differences In The Mario Kart Series
How does the Japanese version compare?
If you like Mario Kart and are a fan of the series' long-running history, this latest video from the same YouTube Channel behind Boundary Break (Shesez) is a must-watch. It investigates the regional differences in Nintendo's popular kart racing series - from different announcers in Mario Kart 64 to the...
News 'Yu-Gi-Oh! Rush Duel: Dawn of the Battle Royale!! Let’s Go! Go Rush!!' Announced For Switch
Follows Yu-Gi-Oh! Rush Duel: Dawn of the Battle Royale!!
Konami has announced 'Yu-Gi-Oh! Rush Duel: Dawn of the Battle Royale!! Let’s Go! Go Rush!!' for the Nintendo Switch. This reveal follows last year's release of Yu-Gi-Oh! Rush Duel: Dawn of the Battle Royale!! across multiple platforms including Switch, and will be released this winter in...
Feature Is Pokémon Unite Ready For Its Moment At The Pokémon World Championships?
The Pokémon MOBA showcases its competitive chops in August
Before last year, a Pokémon spin-off in the style of League Of Legends felt like an obscure offshoot, even for a franchise that’s pitched Pikachu as a coffee-swilling detective. In many ways, a Pokémon MOBA makes considerable sense – as a world filled with hundreds of unique monsters...
Feature "A Story Without Antagonism Or Violence" - How Blanc Tells The Story Of Two Unlikely Friends
A chat with Casus Ludi
During June's Nintendo Direct Mini, you may have seen a game that looked a little bit like heartbreaking Disney flick The Fox And The Hound — except instead of a fox, it's a wolf, and instead of a hound, it's a deer. This was Blanc, a gorgeous, monochrome, hand-drawn game from French studio Casus Ludi, coming to the Switch...
Video Mojang Talks About Creating Its New Game Minecraft Legends
View the first developer diary
Last month, Mojang lifted the lid on its new action strategy game, Minecraft Legends. It's another spin-off (a bit like Minecraft Dungeons) set within the Minecraft universe. In this title, you'll unite the overworld mobs, command them, and with the assistance of allies - defeat all evil. It combines existing...
Saturday16th Jul 2022
Poll So, How Do You Pronounce 'Live A Live'?
Lie-valive? Liver-liv? Gimme five?
We're big fans of noodly linguistic questions around these parts, and if they involve video games, all the better. Whether it's Nintendo-related gaming vocab, Pokémon pronunciation, or finding out how you say the name of Link's sentient sword, we're always down a
Feature Backlog Club: Hollow Knight Is A Perfect Game For Notebook Cartography
Leaving a paper trail
This article is part of our new experimental series, Backlog Club, where we (Nintendo Life!) pick a game that's likely to be on our list of "games we should get around to playing", and then we (NL + you!) spend the next month playing that game. In the first part of our Hollow Knight playthrough, Kate has noticed that Hollow...
News Pokémon Unite Celebrates Its First Anniversary With New Pokémon, Modes And More
Take a look at the event schedule
Well, believe it or not, but the free-to-play MOBA Pokémon Unite is now a year old. It's had a lot of updates in this timeframe - adding new Pokémon, arenas, cosmetics, items and more, and has also been released on mobile devices and the Switch. To celebrate the one-year anniversary, The Pokémon Company has...
News Nintendo Teases Giant 'LEGO Super Mario' Comic-Con Reveal
It sounds like a big version of LEGO Bowser...
Last week, Nintendo revealed 'The Mighty Bowser' - a new Lego set made up of 2,807 pieces and 32cm (12.in) in height. Now, in an update, Nintendo has teased an even bigger display model, which will be revealed next week at San Diego Comic-Con - taking place on July 21st. It's part of the 'Lego Super...
Mini Review Growbot (Switch) - A Musical Point-And-Clicker, Superficial But Sumptuous
The Tree Laws of Robotics
Growbot is a good old point-n-clicker in the classic style: screen-sized scenes to be pixel hunted, each one providing some combination of puzzles, items for solving puzzles, world-building, and story progression. The loop is “solve puzzles, unlock more puzzles”, with the added pay-off of the explorable world growing as...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (July 16th)
A fairy finally came to you!
Well, it's felt like quite a hectic week here at Nintendo Life! The biggest news, of course, was the confirmation that Bayonetta 3 will finally be launching in October this year, along with the delightful surprise of a physical edition of the first game. To top it off, Platinum Games confirmed that you can
News New Pokémon Pikachu Build-A-Bear Plushies Announced
Celebrating 25 years of Build-A-Bear
To celebrate 25 years of the Build-A-Bear line, two new Pokémon Pikachu plush have been announced. They've got different types of jackets - one is 'Sparkly Fur' and the other is 'Winking Face'. They're both $76.00 / £61.00 and are available now online, with in-store versions coming soon: Included with each...
News MLB The Show 22 Is The Latest Free Trial For Switch Online (North America)
Batter up!
In case you missed it, Nintendo has revealed the next free trial for users located in North America. It's Sony's sports title MLB The Show 22. While it wasn't exactly in top form at launch, it has received a major update since then. The trial of this game is available to all Switch Online members and can be downloaded and played from now...
Friday15th Jul 2022
News Nintendo Reassures Fans "More" N64 Games Will Be Added To Switch Online
What would you like to see next?
Nintendo last week surprised Switch Online Expansion Pack subscribers with the announcement of Pokémon Puzzle League, but we're now at a point where we don't know what's coming next. Even Japan's line up has now been completed with the release of the first two Custom Robo games. This has also got some fans...
News Zelda: Ocarina Of Time PC Port Can Now Be Played On Mac OS and Wii U
If the Wii U is hacked, mind
The PC port for The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time has been out for a few months now, and modders have been doing some pretty crazy stuff with it, too. Now, it looks like the port can also be played on Mac OS and hacked Wii U consoles, opening it up to a much wider audience. As reported by
News Nintendo Shows Off Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Expansion Pass DLC
Here's a first look at some alt outfits
Apart from the main game, Xenoblade Chronicles 3 will also include an Expansion Pass. This will be similar to the one featured in the second game - adding new missions, sidequests, outfits and more. Nintendo has already provided a roadmap of what's to come, and now it's shared a first look at the main cast's...
Talking Point Would You Mind If Nintendo Retired The 'Big' Nintendo Direct Format?
The Joys and Cons, direct to you
With the reveal of a new trailer for Bayonetta 3 along with a launch date announcement, Nintendo fans are looking back over the last couple of weeks with a question on their mind: Why didn't the company bundle up this news with the third-party announcements from the Nintendo Direct Mini: Partner Showcase and deliver...
News Pokémon Puzzle League Now Available On Switch Online's Expansion Pack
The N64 puzzle classic is back
Update [Fri 15th Jul, 2022 02:15 BST]: Pokémon Puzzle League has now been made available to Switch Online Expansion Pack subscribers. You'll be able to access it via the Nintendo 64 games library. Enjoy! Related - Custom Robo And Its Sequel Join Japan's Switch Online Service Or
Review Pokémon Puzzle League - A Thrilling Puzzler And A Heavy Nostalgia Hit
Panel de Pokémon
This review originally went live in 2008, and we're updating and republishing it to mark the game's arrival on Switch as part of the Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack. For those who have dabbled with Puzzle League, this is obvious information, but please bear with us. Tetris Attack, the SNES game, was a westernized version of...
Feature Resident Evil Netflix Review: Wesker Steals A Show That Lacks Bite
Out of ammo
The live-action adaptations of the Resident Evil franchise have had a real rough time of it, huh? Paul W.S. Anderson’s six-movie take on the series — while commercially successful — was widely slated by fans of the games and critics alike for diverting too far away from the tone and scope of Capcom’s source (plus, some of them...
News This Dark Souls Lore Book Looks Like The Ultimate Resource For Fans
It won't come cheap, though
Dark Souls is known for its relentless (but fair) difficulty, but it's also gained significant renown for its sweeping, dense lore and narrative. There are so many interesting nuggets tucked into the game's world, it can be difficult for even the most passionate fans to see and appreciate all of it. The good news, then,...
News Bear And Breakfast Delayed On Switch Due To Controller Issues
Bear with us
Bear-d news for bear fans, as developer Gummy Cat announced today that their upcoming hotel management sim Bear and Breakfast would be delayed on the Switch because "playing with a controller did not feel as good as we wanted". The ursine game was due to come out on July 28th, making this delay a rather late one, but no doubt a vital...
Reminder Custom Robo And Its Sequel Are Out Now For Switch Online (Japan)
The west gets Pokémon Puzzle League
Update [Fri 15th Jul, 2022 05:00 BST]: Custom Robo and Custom Robo V2 are now available for the Switch Online Expansion Pack service in Japan. See below to find out how to access these games. Original article [Fri 8th Jul, 2022 02:45 BST]: When the N64 library was originally announced for the Switch Online...
News Sega "Working On Fixing A Variety Of Issues" In Sonic Origins
"The team's been listening"
Sega's Sonic Origins compilation was released in June, and while we were rather impressed, not everyone was happy. Some of the Sonic community have been asking for patches to fix certain issues and bugs. The good news is the team is currently working on a patch. Sega of America social media manager Katie Chrzanowski...
Random Talented Artist Creates Mario Odyssey Miniature... Out Of Garbage
Mama Mia!
Recycling has been a pretty big thing for a while now, and for good reason. Chucking a load of plastic away is, of course, terrible for the environment, so why not break it down and use it for something else? One talented artist has done just that, taking a whole bunch of random bits of garbage and remaking it into something truly...
News Square-Enix Shares The Final Trailer For RPG Remake Live A Live
One last look before the game's launch
The highly anticipated remake for 1994's Live A Live is just around the corner, due for release on July 22nd (that's next week, folks - not long!). To celebrate, Square-Enix has shared a 'Final Trailer' for the game on its YouTube channel. The video showcases the game's various settings and time periods, along...
News New Fire Emblem Warriors Reward Added To My Nintendo (North America)
"Get yours before they're permagone!"
If you've been playing Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes on the Switch recently, then you might want to "take note" of the latest reward now available on the My Nintendo Store in North America. This time around it's a themed memo pad. Here's the description from the official Nintendo website for this 48-page...
News Sonic Frontiers Will Apparently Take The Series' Narrative To New Heights
Courtesy of Sonic comics writer Ian Flynn
Since June, it feels like we've been getting a proper avalanche of Sonic Frontiers news, with the game currently scheduled to release toward the end of 2022. Although initial fan reaction to the gameplay footage was, shall we say, mixed, it seems many p
News Super Rare Announces Limited Physical Version Of Aerial_Knight's Never Yield
Includes "Da Update"
Super Rare Games continue to be one of the busiest physical game retailers on the planet, with today's announcement that they will be putting action-side-scrolling parkour game Aerial_Knight's Never Yield on a physical cartridge for the first time. The physical cartridge includes the game, the new levels, music, and modes...
Thursday14th Jul 2022
Review Capcom Arcade 2nd Stadium (Switch) - Captures That Arcade Magic In A Quality Package
Insert coin
Since there’s little 'wrong' with Capcom Arcade 2nd Stadium, what’s right with it will depend on the sensibilities and interests of the player. The second of Capcom’s superbly curated compilations following on from Capcom Arcade Stadium, its 32 arcade titles (one of which is free) now feature a greater emphasis on action and...
Guide Where To Pre-Order SEGA Genesis / Mega Drive Mini 2
Now confirmed for the west!
If you missed the news, Sega has announced that it's going to be bringing the upcoming SEGA Genesis Mini 2 (or SEGA Mega Drive Mini 2) to the west, as well as the company's homeland of Japan. If you're wanting to secure one for yourself, you've absolutely come to the right place. If you'd like to learn more about the...
News Naughty Rhythm Game 'Massage Freaks' Gets A Rub Down On Switch Next Month
Ooh, matron!
Publisher qureate has announced a rather risqué rhythm game called Massage Freaks, which sees you massage a bunch of anime women to the beat of the music, which qureate itself calls “a rhythm game that rings throughout the body”. The game is due for release on the eShop on August 4th at a price of $27.99 / 2,980 yen. It will...
Review XEL (Switch) - Promising Zelda-Style Sci-Fi Adventuring That Falls Short On Switch
Taking the Zelda formula into space
Zelda games have laid out a comfortable roadmap for developers to follow when making action-adventure games, and there's no shortage of Zelda-likes to enjoy on Switch and elsewhere. Tiny Roar evidently took heavy notes from Nintendo’s storied franchise when putting together XEL, which takes cues from both...
News 40% Of Europe's Mario Strikers Switch Sales Come From Just One Country
Mon Dieu!
Ah, the beautiful game. It's the world's most popular sport, so news that Mario Strikers: Battle League has already overtaken lifetime sales of Mario Golf: Super Rush in Europe less than a month after release may not come as a massive surprise, even if Super Rush has been out for over a year. We're big golf fans here at Nintendo Life —...
News Nintendo Formally Acknowledges Same-Sex Marriage, Despite Japanese Law
Enabling employees to "fully realize their talents"
Update: It has been highlighted that this particular addition to Nintendo's CSR first appeared when it was updated last year, and is therefore not a new addition to the document. We apologise for the error. Bearing in mind we haven't previously reported on it, we've decided to keep the story live...
News House Of The Dead: Remake Gets An Update, Here Are The Patch Notes
Improved gyro controls!
Publisher Forever Entertainment has announced that an update for HOUSE OF THE DEAD: Remake is now live for Switch owners, fixing a whole bunch of stuff that should improve the experience significantly. Here's what's included in the new update: - Translation fixes - Fixed cheat codes showing up without unlocking - Added...
News Nintendo To Acquire Dynamo Pictures, Will Rename It 'Nintendo Pictures'
Previously known for its work on the Pikmin Short Movies
Nintendo has entered an agreement to fully acquire the visual production company Dynamo Pictures, Inc., known previously for its work on the Pikmin Short Movies. Completion of the acquisition is expected to close on October 3rd, after which Dynamo Pictures will be known as 'Nintendo Pictures...
News My Nintendo Store Down For Maintenance, Possibly For Weeks (EU)
Just ahead of Xenoblade Chronicles 3... Uh oh
The 'My Nintendo Store' is currently under maintenance for several countries in the EU and will reportedly be down for "a few weeks", meaning it is currently not possible for users to browse or make purchases on the store (thanks to user NielsNL for the tip). We've tested this out, and the store is down...
Nintendo Download 14th July (North America)
XEL! Gloom and Doom! Endling - Extinction is Forever!
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: Endling –...
News Jakks Pacific Reveals Brand New Super Mario 'Let’s Go Yoshi!' Interactive Figure
12 inches tall!
Jakks Pacific has a running history making Super Mario toys and merchandise, and today in the US it officially unveiled a brand new 'Let's Go, Yoshi' interactive figure. This new toy will be arriving in store and online in North America and Europe this October. The figure stands 12 inches tall (about 30cm) and has "several triggers"...
News Pathfinder: Wrath Of The Righteous Heading For Switch Via The Cloud
Isometric RPG out this Fall
Developer Owlcat Games has announced that its isometric RPG Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous will be making its way to Switch this coming Fall on September 29th... via the cloud. Currently available on PC, Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous is based on the popular RPG series Pathfinder, which began life back in 2009 as...
News Takashi Iizuka Says He Already Knows What The Next Sonic Game Is
Life after Sonic Frontiers...
Sonic Frontiers will take the Sonic the Hedgehog series to new heights with its new "open-zone" design. It's also meant to pave the way for blue blur over the next decade. With this in mind, Game Informer recently sat down with head of Sonic team, Takashi Iizuka - asking him a bunch of rapid-fire questions. One, in...
News Square Enix Celebrates Octopath Traveler's Fourth Anniversary With New Artwork
Take a look
Games don't normally celebrate their own birthday unless it's a major milestone, but one that seems to do it time and time again is Square Enix's RPG, Octopath Traveler. This game started out life as a Nintendo Switch exclusive in 2018 and was eventually made available on other platforms. While a sequel still seems to be on the cards,...
Soapbox Games Go Down Better When Paired With Books, Movies, And TV, Just Like Wine
Well, not JUST like wine. You can't drink a book
I don't know much about wine, but I sure like to pretend I do, and I bet I'm not alone. Who else here — of drinking age, that is — has bought a red wine to accompany dinner, because it "goes well with pasta"? How many times have you been poured a glass of wine to "taste" in a fancy restaurant,...
News Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak Has Now Sold Over 3 Million Units Worldwide
"All of us on the dev team are deeply thankful"
It looks like more hunters are jumping on the Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak bandwagon by the week. In a sales update from Capcom, it's been revealed the DLC expansion has now sold over 3 million units worldwide. To celebrate, the Monster Hunter director Yoshitake Suzuki and the team has shared a...
Japanese Charts Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak Maintains A Comfortable Lead
Another strong week for Capcom
The latest Japanese charts are in and it's another strong week for Capcom's Monster Hunter Rise + Sunbreak Set, with the pack leading the charge again with an impressive 44,071 units sold. Although this is a sharp drop from the 104,315 units sold during its launch week, this is still a solid figure for the latest entry...
Random Fake Nintendo Soundtracks Are Apparently Being Sold At Rip Off Prices
Banjo would be so disappointed
Nintendo hasn't had the best track record when it comes to making music readily available to the masses, with the publisher issuing strikes against multiple YouTube users for using (or even just covering) its music online. This latest piece of news, however, signals more than ever that it to make some huge strides in...
News Bravery & Greed Looks Like A Fusion Of Retro Action-Adventure Games And Dead Cells
Coming later this year
Oh, hello. You like retro action-platformers and roguelites, eh? You must be, since you clicked on the title. Unless you clicked it to complain about action-platformers. Or Dead Cells. Or video games in general. But let's pretend it's just us fans of action, platformers, and roguelites in here. There's a new game on the block...
News SuperDeluxe Announces Reprint Of 'Sol Cresta' Physical And Collector's Edition For Japan
Includes figures, soundtrack, and a tiny arcade cabinet
[Update: Thu 14th Jul, 2022 19:30 BST] Correction: The Collector's Edition and Physical Edition of Sol Cresta were previously sold in the West through Limited Run Games, and have since sold out. These two new releases allow players to purchase the two versions again through LRG's newly-formed...
News Namco Shmup Dragon Saber Is This Week's Arcade Archives Game
Dragon flight
If you love a good vertical shoot 'em up - Hamster's Arcade Archives collection has you got covered this week. The latest release for this library on the Switch is the 1990 Namco title, Dragon Saber. It's a sequel to Dragon Spirit, released in arcades back in 1987. In this game, the Huey and Siria, who have been transformed into...
News These Resident Evil TUBBZ Are Sure To Make Bath Time Extra Spooky
Their quack is worse than their bite
Numskull Designs has announced two new additions to its Resident Evil TUBBZ line, bringing iconic Resident Evil 2 villains Mr. X and William Birkin to the fold. The pair join the ever-growing line-up of TUBBZ, including Leon Kennedy, Claire Redfield, Jill Valentine, Nemesis, Tofu, and more. Here's a look at the...
Nintendo Download 14th July (Europe)
Time on Frog Island! DC League of Super-Pets! Super UFO Fighters!
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: DC...
News Anti-Grav Racing Game Redout 2 Brings Arcade Racing To Switch Soon
Now that's podracing
If Mario Kart 8 and F-Zero had a baby, it might look like Redout 2, an anti-gravity, neon dystopian racing game that's finally coming to the Nintendo Switch. Redout 2 is already out on PC and all the various Xboxes and PlayStations, and includes a single-player career mode and competitive multiplayer, with up to 12 people to...
Wednesday13th Jul 2022
Guide Which Pokémon GO 'Auto Catch' Companion Device Is Best?
Six options, but which is king?
The launch of the Poké Ball Plus has given Pokémon GO players yet another option when it comes to expanding their gameplay experience and making it easier than ever to catch those monsters, boost those levels and spin those Pokéstops. The first unit to hit the market - the much-delayed Pokémon GO Plus - has been...
News "Screw This Game" - Sonic Origins Modder Halts Development On Massive Patch
Update: Modder clarifies that 'Origins is not “Absolute S***”'
Update [Wed 13th Jul, 2022 09:30 BST]: Modder Xanman has taken to Twitter saying that his original comments — specifically "It’s become way clearer that this game is absolute s***" — was "a huge exaggeration on my part". Linking to VGC's coverage of his comments, he goes on to...
Video 3D Graphic Artist Spends 1200 Hours Reimagining Zelda 64 - Zora's Domain In Unreal Engine 5
A cinematic followed by some direct footage
Remember that video earlier this year showing off a "reimagined" version of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time in Unreal Engine 5? Well, the same 3D graphics artist - RwanLink - is back, with another video. While the previous one gave us a "next-gen" look at Lake Hylia, this latest focuses on Z
Review Klonoa Phantasy Reverie Series (Switch) - A Classic Platforming Pair Worth Catching Again
Dream a little dream of me
The fifth console generation represented arguably the greatest shift in game design the industry has ever seen, as developers all over the world wrestled with how to transition 2D tenets into the 3D realm. There was lots of experimentation, and while platformers like Super Mario 64 and Spyro dived head-first into the new...
News Nintendo Confirms Physical Edition Of First Bayonetta, Launching This Year
Beautiful!
In case you missed it, Nintendo confirmed that Bayonetta 3 will be launching later this year on October 28th, putting an end to months (years??) of speculation and rumours. Read More: Bayonetta 3 Trailer Confirms Launch For This October In addition, Nintendo has also announced that a physical edition of the first Bayonetta game will...
News SEGA Genesis Mini 2 Confirmed For North American Release This October
Blasting to the West with SEGA CD games
Sega has announced that it's bringing the Genesis Mini 2 mini console to North America on 27th October. The mini console — which follows the original Mega Drive Mini and includes more Genesis titles and SEGA CD games to boot — was previously confirmed only for Japan, but we'll be enjoying the 50+ games it...
News Bayonetta 3 Has A "Naive Angel Mode" For People Who Don't Want To See Bums
Somebody finally thought of the children
Do you like Bayonetta 3, but feel vaguely embarrassed by all the gratuitous nudity? Or maybe you're just trying to play with your parents/partner in the room, and you don't want to keep having to explain that Bayo's outfit is made of her own hair which is also magic so actually she needs to have her bum out...
News Bayonetta 3 Trailer Confirms Launch For This October
Pfft, who needs a Nintendo Direct?
A brand new trailer for Bayonetta 3 has been release, confirming that the game will launch on October 28th, 2022. The trailer itself features familiar characters along with a brand new playable character called Viola. It also looks like Bayonetta will be able to dress up in various absurd costumes as she battles a...
Review Spidersaurs (Switch) - A Love Letter To Contra And A Fun Ride While It Lasts
Contrasaur
WayForward Technologies has made a name for itself as one of the best developers out there when it comes to retro-flavoured projects, from their excellent beat-em-ups like Double Dragon Neon and River City Girls to Metroidvanias like The Mummy Demastered and its signature Shantae series. The studio excels at that throwbac
Guide Bayonetta 3: Everything We Know, From Launch Date To New Character, Viola
What becomes of Bayonetta?
Update: Added new trailer, release date, and ESRB rating. For the longest time, PlatinumGames' long-awaited Bayonetta 3 has been somewhat of an enigma. First announced at The Game Awards 2017, and as a Nintendo Switch exclusive no less, Bayo 3 instantly shot up the list of Most Wanted Games, but over the next few years,...
Random This Zelda: Breath Of The Wild Glitch Lets You Mod Weapons, No Hacks Required
Become a weaponIST
Breath of the Wild 2 might be on the distant horizon, but even if it slipped further from its Spring 2023 release date, the community around the original Breath of the Wild would surely continue making fascinating discoveries as they tinker with the game's systems. The number of ways they've broken the game open is seriously...
News Target Announces Pre-Orders For Extremely Cute Pokémon Advent Calendar
Christmas is just around the corner, apparently
It's almost Christmas, by which we mean that it is almost exactly as far away from Christmas as you can get, which is the perfect time to start thinking about Christmas. At least, that's the case for superstore chain Target, who have just put up pre-orders for a "Pokemon Battle Figure Multipack Deluxe...
News Bandai Namco Confirms Ransomware Attack, Investigating "Scope Of The Damage"
Update: Publisher is "identifying the status about existence of leakage"
Update [Wed 13th Jul, 2022 13:45 BST]: Bandai Namco has confirmed reports that its servers were hacked. In a statement provided to VGC, the publisher has said it is currently assessing the scale of the attack and states that the leak of customer information is a "possibility"...
News Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater 3D May Return To The 3DS eShop Soon
That would be... "pretty good"
Since November 2021, the critically acclaimed Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater 3D for Nintendo 3DS has been unavailable to download on the eShop after Konami removed it, along with multiple other digital titles, from sale to renew licenses. Now, in a post celebrating the 35th anniversary of the original Metal Gear on...
Exclusive Dogs, Death, And Fantasy Life - An Interview With The Creators Of Potion Permit
(Yes, you can pet the dog. No, the dog doesn't die)
There's a slew of charming life sim-type games on the slate for the Nintendo Switch in 2022 and 2023, and Potion Permit is one of the ones we're most intrigued about. Published by PQube, with a release date of September 22nd, 2022, Potion Permit is all about tending to the ailments to the people...
News Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge Sells Over One Million Copies
Impressive numbers!
After months of anticipation ahead of its release on June 16th, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge has proven to be a monumental success, selling over one million copies after just one week. "Publisher Dotemu (branch of the Focus Entertainment Group) and developer Tribute Games, in partnership with Nickelodeon,...
Gallery Nintendo Shares Stunning New Screenshots Of Bayonetta 3
"More new faces, I see"
After years of relative silence on the subject, Nintendo has finally confirmed that PlatinumGames' long-awaited Bayonetta 3 will be arriving on Switch in October with a sparkly new trailer. Hurrah! If that wasn't enough to hurrah about, not only is the original game getting a standalone physical release, but Nintendo ha
Random Dev Launches Attack On NFTs At An NFT-Sponsored Event
Well that's awkward!
The NFT market is finding itself in a bit of a pickle recently. After its meteoric rise in 2021, sales of NFTs have since levelled off and may in fact be in a bit of a decline, though that hasn't stopped the likes of GameStop entering the space with its own NFT marketplace. In even more bizarre news, a Web 3 company known as
News Twitter Reveals "Most Tweeted About Games" In The First Half Of 2022
The Legend of Zelda made the top 10
It's been a decent year so far for video games - with titles like Elden Ring, Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga and Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes. There's also plenty of games to look foward to later this year and in 2023. To get an idea of what's popular within the video game community right now, Twitter...
News DS Cult Favourite 'Touch Detective' To Get "Funghi Case Files" Collection On Switch In Japan
Hopes for a translation?
You'd be forgiven for never having heard of the Touch Detective games before (although some of you will no doubt know it, since you clicked on the title and all). The original game was released in Japan on DS in 2006, and made it to Europe and America shortly after. It's a point-and-click detective adventure — and there...
News Nintendo Reportedly Filming New Live-Action Commerical, Possibly For Pokémon
Scarlet and Violet flags appear in Spain
Nintendo and The Pokémon Company introduced trainers to the ninth generation of Pokémon with a live-action trailer and it seems another video like this could be on the way... Spanish newspaper Diari de Girona reports Nintendo has been filming a new commercial in the city of Girona. Although no games were...
Random Voice Of Zelda In CD-i Games Would Love To Return To The Role
She's currently working on a homage to the CD-i series
The Legend of Zelda CD-i games might not have had much going for them, but one thing that was arguably impressive was the voice acting. Bonnie Jean Wilbur was the original Princess Zelda in the series - providing the voice for the character in the 1993 Philips CD-i releases Link: The Faces of...
News Cuphead - The Delicious Last Course Reaches One Million Sales In Two Weeks
Yum!
The long-gestating DLC expansion for Cuphead finally launched on June 30th for Switch and other platforms, adding a whole bunch of new bosses to inflict pain and suffering on players around the world. Now, it's been revealed by Studio MDHR that Cuphead - The Delicious Last Course has sold one million copies in just two weeks, which is frankly...
News Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Shares A Sweeping New Track From Its Original Score
Titled 'Millick Meadows'
With only a little more than two weeks to go until the launch of Xenoblade Chronicles 3, you'd perhaps be forgiven for wondering just what else Nintendo could possibly share without spoiling anything. Well, it turns out that music is a pretty safe bet, as the publisher has showcased another track from the game's original...
Random Nintendo's Doug Bowser Praises "Super Fun" Skateboard Game OlliOlli World
"Feels like an upgrade from my old skate days"
We're used to hearing about the games Xbox's Phil Spencer is playing, but what's Nintendo of America's president Doug Bowser been enjoying recently? It seems he actually completed OlliOlli World not long ago - congratulating British developer Roll7 on creating a "super fun skateboarding x side scrolling...
News Cutesy Horror Title 'Yomawari: Lost In The Dark' Bags A Release Date
Just in time for Halloween
Publisher NISA has announced that Yomawari: Lost in the Dark will be launching on Switch on October 28th. Yep, the same date as a certain hack 'n' slash game... To celebrate, a brand new trailer has been released simply titled 'Ghost Trailer', which you can check out above. NISA has also revealed a limited edition of the...
News Mia And The Dragon Princess FMV Game Kickboxes Its Way Onto Switch This Year
Starring former Doctor Who actor Paul McGann
Wales interactive, known for its FMV games such as The Bunker, Late Shift, and Five Dates, is heading into the FMV space once again in Q4 2022 with Mia and the Dragon Princess. The first of three interactive movie announcements, Mia and the Dragon Princess tells the story of Mia, a young woman stuck in a...
News Bayonetta 3 Finally Gets A Solid 2022 Release Date With New Trailer, Pre-Orders Open Now
Witchin'
Yesterday, we reported that the much-awaited Bayonetta 3 had received a "Mature" ESRB rating, which is usually a good sign that a release date announcement is around the corner. We weren't expecting the announcement to be today, though. It's a little strange to see the NoA Twitter account confirming the release date for a game as big as
Tuesday12th Jul 2022
News Nintendo Might Finally Be Racing Ahead With Mario Kart 8 Deluxe's Wave 2 DLC
Japan 7-Eleven advert appears to have provided a hint
We're now in July, and there's still no sign of the second Mario Kart 8 Deluxe DLC wave, so what's going on? Although Nintendo hasn't provided an update about when this next wave will be delivered, it seems fans have been able to work out some sort of time frame for this next DLC release. As...
News There's A New Pokémon GO 'Auto-Catcher' On The Market
Catch 'em all, the lazy way
Ever since Nintendo released the Pokémon GO Plus wristband, we've seen a steady stream of imitators hit the market, keen to capitalise on the desire for a device which allows you to catch 'mon and spin Poké-stops without actually having to extract your phone from your pocket. Up until now, the best device we've seen is...
Review Rabbids: Party Of Legends (Switch) - A Polished Party Game Journeys To The West
A party of mythological proportions
The Rabbids have come a long way since their first appearance in the Rayman series back in 2006. Since then, they’ve featured in numerous party games, all starring the titular little bundles of chaos. Rabbids: Party of Legends, previously a China-exclusive release, now comes to the West to help tide fans over...
Review Time On Frog Island (Switch) - Charming Zelda-Style Trading With Animal Crossing Island Vibes
A 'tad' simple
Time on Frog Island is like a playable fever dream in the best of ways. It places you in the role of the captain of a little sailboat who finds himself marooned on a strange island populated by a frog society. His only hope of getting off the island is by successfully mingling with the frogs and getting them to help him with the...
News Kirby's Dream Buffet Announced For Switch, Looks A Lot Like Fall Guys
Multiplayer mayhem lands this Summer
Nintendo has announced a brand new entry to the Kirby franchise, and it looks very much like Nintendo's answer to the hugely popular Fall Guys. Kirby's Dream Buffet lands on the Switch eShop and at retail this Summer and features multiplayer mayhem as you race through four Kirby-themed levels against other...
News Here's Your First Look At Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Cowabunga Collection
Gameplay galore!
Konami has provided our first proper look at gameplay for the upcoming Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Cowabunga Collection. The extensive video comes courtesy of PlayStation Underground (so no Switch gameplay specifically here) and includes gameplay from several of the games included in the collection. What's nice is that it...
News No Gravity Games Is Giving Away 5 Nintendo Switch Games For Free (North America)
Update: Second game is now available
Update [Tue 12th July]: Destropolis is currently available for free on the NA Switch eShop if you downloaded yesterday's free title. See below for more details. As part of its third-anniversary celebrations, publisher No Gravity Games is giving away five Switch games over the next five days. In order to...
News Bayonetta 3 Gets "Mature" ESRB Rating For Nudity, Gore, And In-Game Purchases
Expect to see a lot of blood and/or butts
Upcoming witch-kicking game Bayonetta 3 has apparently received its ESRB rating, ahead of an unknown release date. According to Reddit user XDitto on the Nintendo Switch subreddit, the rating was updated on the Nintendo eShop page some time this week or last week to "Mature", which includes:...
News Don't Use Your Switch In Temperatures Exceeding 35C, Warns Nintendo
Everybody, chill!
Japan, like many regions at the moment, is working its way through a merciless ongoing heatwave. Just last week, the capital of Tokyo experienced daily temperatures exceeding 95 degrees Fahrenheit (about 35 Celsius), and although temperatures have dipped slightly this week, the region is still sweltering in unusually extreme heat...
Poll What's The Best Mario Kart Game?
Rate them Rainbow Roads
Some of us here at Nintendo Life Towers are convinced that your favourite Mario Kart game is simply the one you played first with three other players in the same room — or just one other player if you were there at the very beginning with Super Mario Kart on Super NES. We tend to think this because while we can all agree...
News The Pokémon Center Is Offering A Special Charizard Trading Card
Here's how to get it
To celebrate the launch of the Pokémon Center in the UK, The Pokémon Company will be giving away a 'Special Delivery Charizard' Pokémon TCG promo card. All you have to do is sign up with your name and details, and once you've received the code (within 12 weeks of entry), this card will be eligible with purchases totalling...
Video Here's A First Look At Ark's Ultimate Edition Running On Switch
Arriving this September
When Ark: Survival Evolved made its debut on the Nintendo Switch back in 2018, it was released in a pretty rough state. There was a range of technical issues and there were also some substantial slowdown issues. Fortunately, the team at Studio Wildcard are looking to turn the situation around with Ark: Ultimate Survivor...
News Sega's Old Arcades Are Flourishing Under New Owners, Sort Of
Genda Inc. reports 3 billion+ yen profit
Cast your minds back, dear readers, to the start of the year. We reported that Sega would sadly be leaving the arcade market, selling the remaining 14.9% of its Sega Entertainment division to Genda Inc with the division being subsequently rebranded as 'Genda GiGO Entertainment'. Now, it looks like the arcade...
News Astroneer Update Adds Trains, Plus New Narrative Mysteries And Merch
Slightly delayed on Switch
Astroneer's latest update is a doozy, adding everyone's favourite form of transport: The train. If you've played Astroneer, you'll have witnessed first-hand how unreliable cars are (we once spent a stressful hour trying to get a giant rover out of the centre of the planet), but with trains, you'll be able to zip across...
News Switch Listing For Classic Square RPG SaGa Frontier 2 Surfaces Online
It looks to be another remaster
Square Enix is pumping out new (and old) RPGs on a regular basis - with games like The DioField Chronicle and Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII to look forward to later this year. If these games weren't already exciting enough, it seems yet another classic could be getting a remaster. As spotted by the Twitter account...
Watch Live A Live's Demo Is Worth Checking Out (And So Is The Game)
Kate, Kevin, and Zion discuss the JRPG for a whole hour
Back in a Nintendo Direct earlier this year, Square Enix revealed that they were remaking the little-known 1994 SNES RPG Live A Live, in their trademark HD-2D style. Not a lot of people watching the Nintendo Direct knew what it was, and although many of us were curious about the game, it seemed...
News SEGA's Online UK Store Expands Its Range Of Sonic Sleepwear
Gotta go fast to the kitchen
If you've ever wanted to feel like Sonic in the bedroom, living room, or any other room around the house, Sega's online UK store has a new selection of loungewear and sleepwear garments available for pre-order. You know, for when you want to advertise your Sonic fandom in a subtle, sophisticated way. In addition to its...
Random These Fan-Made EarthBound Dioramas Are Available To Buy For Your Nerd Shelf
We know you have a nerd shelf
Being a fan of the Mother series is a little difficult at times, but we can reassure ourselves that we have some of the best merch and fan art, at least. And this latest creation is both! Made by artist Mizutani, each of the eight EarthBound dioramas that you can buy is based on some iconic part of the game, from Giant...
News Fall Guys And Pusheen Collab Brings Adorable Outfits To The Game This Week
That's Pawsome!
The latest Fall Guys collaboration is just about to kick off and it's a proper cute one, folks. Announced via its official website, the game will be welcoming adorable Pusheen outfits into the fold between July 14th and July 18th, so that's a pretty small window of opportunity if you're looking to bag one yourself! Here's the...
News Switch Console Sales Improve By Almost A Quarter In June (UK)
After an exceptionally quiet May
The month of June saw the console industry breathe a sigh of relief after the rather dismal performances all around during May. All major platforms saw improvements in sales, with PlayStation 5 growing by 2%, Xbox Series X/S by 31%, and the Nintendo Switch by 24%. It's a healthy improvement, particularly given the...
News My Nintendo's "Sports Sweepstakes" Offers Mario Strikers-Themed Sports Gear
North America only
My Nintendo has just been updated with some new, summery gear that you can get by entering the Summer Fun Sports Sweepstakes, which costs 10 Platinum Points to enter, and allows each entrant to make a total of three entries. The prizes are: A Super Mario Soccer 1985 T-shirt from Fifth Sun (adult and junior sizes...
Monday11th Jul 2022
News GoldenEye 007 Relaunch On Modern Consoles Reportedly 'In Limbo'
The wait continues
Rumours of a GoldenEye 007 port or remaster have been circulating around the industry for quite some time now. After users spotted achievements for the game on Xbox, it was understandably assumed that the launch would be close, with some optimistic fans half-expecting a shadow drop during June's Nintendo Direct Mini: Partner...
Review F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch (Switch) - Frustratingly Close To Metroidvania Greatness
And here comes a giant fist!
Let’s get it out of the way. FIST: Forged in Shadow Torch on the Nintendo Switch is a frustrating game. Not in the sense that it’s difficult, but rather that it is so frustratingly close to being something great and doesn't quite make it. Like doing a pole vault and you crack your ankle on the pole. There’s a lot...
News A Brand New 3DS Game Is Launching This Week (US)
It ain't dead until it's dead
If you remember a little while back, we reported on a rather ambitious indie developer from Australia who's looking to bring seven new titles to the Wii U and 3DS, defying the upcoming eShop closure. One of those games is about to come to fruition, as Silver Falls: Ghoul Busters will be launching on the Nintendo 3DS on...
News How Do You Improve The Switch Pro Controller? Just Add Some 'Click'
Say hello to GameTraderZero's 'Clicky Mod'
While we've seen plenty of pretenders to the throne, many Switch fans are of the opinion that the official Pro Controller is still the best pad to use when you're playing on the TV or in tabletop mode. It's comfortable, has a good D-Pad and offers the full range of features – motion control, HD Rumble and...
Random Unique Collection Showcases GameCube Controller Prototypes
In all their horrific glory
We all know how incredible the GameCube controller is, right? Heck, there's a reason so many people still prefer to use it for franchises such as Super Smash Bros.; it's awesome. If you've seen the prototype design of the controller, however, then you'll know that the early design was uhh... different? No, that's not the...
News Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance 2 Launches On Switch Next Week
But is it 2 or II?
Previously announced the 'Summer 2022' release window, it has now been confirmed that Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance 2 will launch on Switch on 20th July. Yep, next week! Teased by developer Black Isle Studios back in February, this will be the first time the action-RPG sequel comes to a Nintendo console after
News Devon Pritchard Becomes Nintendo Of America's Newest Executive
Executive Vice President of Sales, Marketing and Communications
Nintendo of America has put out a press release via Business Wire naming Devon Pritchard as the company's Executive Vice President of Sales, Marketing and Communications. Devon Pritchard, Executive Vice President of Sales, Marketing and Communications at Nintendo of America Since...
News Nickelodeon Kart Racers 3 Confirmed For Launch This Fall
New entry was leaked by Best Buy listing
Update: Mon 11th Jul 2022, 10:50 BST: After being leaked by a listing from Best Buy, Nickelodeon Kart Racer 3: Slime Speedway has been officially confirmed by publisher GameMill Entertainment. Nothing has been shown off in addition to the information available via the leak, but we have been given a glimpse of...
News New Pikmin Bloom Update Really Wants You To Go Outside
"Pikmin Bloom is evolving"
Despite Niantic's recent wave of layoffs, which saw the company cutting 8% of their workforce, it appears that things are on the move at the studio which made Pokémon GO. Their latest Nintendo mobile game, Pikmin Bloom, came out in late 2021, and invited players to catch, raise, and manage a horde of Pikmin in an AR...
News Dragon Quest Treasures Reveals Fresh Story And Character Details
Game launches this Winter
Dragon Quest Treasures, the latest Dragon Quest spin-off title from Square-Enix, is due for launch on Switch on December 9th. As reported by Gematsu, the Japanese website for the game has been updated with new information on the game's story, world, and characters, giving us a fresh glimpse into what to expect. Here's the...
Talking Point What's Your Favourite Nintendo Switch Screenshot?
LOOK AT THIS PHOTOGRAPH
God bless the screenshot. Ever since they were first invented, and then brought to consoles, the world has been a brighter place. Where would we have been in the Animal Crossing Pandemic of 2020 without the images of our homes and islands to share with others? Would Spider-Man be less of a good game without that photo mode?...
UK Charts Klonoa: Phantasy Reverie Series Makes A Respectable Debut
Coming in at number 5
The latest charts are in and this week sees a couple of noteworthy changes. First off, KLONOA: Phantasy Reverie Series debuts at the half way point at number 5, with Switch making up more than half of its total sales. It's a reasonably strong start for the 2.5D platformer and although we've yet to publish our own thoughts on...
Random Check Out This "Cursed" Compilation Of Mario Characters Speaking In Full Sentences
Chris Pratt is furiously taking notes
When you think of Mario's best quotes, there's not much to pick from. "It's-a-me" and "woohoo" are not the kind of things you get engraved on your gravestone. Same with Luigi, Toad, Peach, and the whole Mushroom Kingdom cohort — it's all "wa-hoo" and "oh yeah". Hardly Shakespearean stuff, but it gives the...
News 'Doctor Who: Duo Bundle' Brings Two Whos To Switch In Physical Form This October
The Lonely Edge of Reality Assassins
Two Whovian adventures are heading to Switch on a little bitter-tasting cartridge in the rather quotidianly titled Doctor Who: Duo Bundle, launching on 18th October. Collecting both Doctor Who: The Lonely Assassins and Doctor Who: The Edge of Reality, this dual bundle release of Maze Theory's previously...
Random Gamers Heap Praise On Apex Legends Player For Refusing To Shoot Crashed Competitor
"Don't shoot him, bro!"
At the Apex Legends Global Series 2022 competition - which offers up an incredible $2 million grand prize, by the way - professional gamer Philip "ImperialHal" Dosen shot to headlines for showing restraint during a match in which a competitor player crashed. When roaming about the map, Dosen spotted the lone player whose...
Random Stunning Concept Reimagines The Switch As A DJ Set
Bangin'
When Nintendo launched the novel yet ultimately ill-fated Labo sets for the Nintendo Switch, it opened our minds as to what other concepts might be invented for the little hybrid console that could. Now, thanks to Sydney-based design company Alquemy, we've been given a unique glimpse into a concept that completely changes the Switch from a...
News Oddworld: Soulstorm For Switch Listed By Dutch Retailer
Stormy weather
Dutch retailer Nedgame has posted a listing for Oddworld: Soulstorm, a remade, reimagined version of Oddworld: Abe's Exoddus that released on PC and other consoles in 2021 (thanks, MyNintendoNews). The listing currently has the game available for pre-order for €49,99 with a placeholder release date of 31st December 2022.
Sunday10th Jul 2022
Guide Best Nintendo Switch Beat 'Em Ups
Take the fight to the mean streets
Beat 'em ups have been a staple of gaming since the mid-1980s when Kung Fu Master birthed the genre in the arcades. It was arguably 1987’s Double Dragon which kicked off the golden age of the side-scrolling brawler, though, and some of our best gaming memories involve strutting down streets and getting into...
Round Up The Reviews Are In For Klonoa Phantasy Reverie Series
What's the verdict?
Klonoa Phantasy Reverie Series is out on the Nintendo Switch this week, and the reviews are now flooding in. This two-in-one remaster collection contains the classic platformers Klonoa: Door to Phantomile and Klonoa 2: Lunatea’s Veil, and there's also a demo now available to download from the Switch eShop. Learn more -...
News Respawn Working On Single-Player FPS Set In Apex Legends Universe
The battle royale could be expanding...
Respawn Entertainment's free-to-play battle royale Apex Legends doesn't always get as much credit in certain corners of the internet, but it's actually generated more than $2 billion in earnings since its arrival in 2019. With this in mind, Respawn appears to be developing a new solo first-person shooter...
Feature Nintendo eShop Selects - June 2022
The best of the last month's eShop games!
Blimey, it's July already? June flew by, but looking back at the month and all of those Switch games, we think we have an answer as to why things went by so quickly — it was a darn good month for video games, wasn't it? How will we ever pick the best of the best? Well, we've tried to! Like always, we're...
Poll Box Art Brawl: Duel #104 - Mario Kart: Double Dash!!
Twice the pride, double the fall
Hi folks, and welcome to another edition of Box Art Brawl! In last week's edition, we threw Assault Suit Leynos / Target Earth into the ring, with the North American box art squaring off against Japan. It was a ruddy close one too, with Japan's more restrained take on the game garnering 56% of the vote. It's clear...
News Mario + Rabbids Producer Talks About Sequel's Character Selection Process
Team didn't want to "do the same thing again"
If you saw the most recent footage of Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope you might be wondering about the changes with the game's hero lineup. Nintendo Everything had the chance to speak with the game's lead producer Xavier Manzanares and asked about the decision to exclude Yoshi from the main cast. It was...
News SD Gundam Battle Alliance Locks In August Release, Here's Another Look
Update: Check out the character & mobile suit line-ups
Update [Sun 10th Jul, 2022 07:00 BST]: Bandai Namco has uploaded a few more trailers of SD Gundam Battle Alliance (above and below). It gives fans a better look at the character and mobile suit line-ups that will be on offer. Enjoy! Original article [Fri 27th May, 2022 04:55 BST]: Earlier...
Exclusive Horse Club Adventures Sequel Gallops Onto Switch This Fall
Here's an exclusively hoof-picked trailer
Wild River Games has revealed a sequel to last year's Horse Club Adventures, the horse adventure simulation game that lets you compete in minigames and customise your character and your horse. Horse Club Adventures 2 - Hazelwood Stories sees you return to the riding stables but also introduces a brand new...
Saturday9th Jul 2022
Guide Best Switch Games For Short Play Sessions
Perfect for busy people
It used to be that we'd take our 3DSes with us on holiday, public transit, and to hospital waiting rooms, because it was easy to pick up and put down a game on this tiny little handheld, and to put it into sleep mode whenever your attention was needed. These days, we're more likely to take a Nintendo Switch with us whenever...
News Reggie Explains Why The Nintendo Wii U Didn't Utilise Dual GamePad Support
Games ideas, install base & system lifespan played a part
The Wii U generation had a lot of potential but its life was cut short in the end due to the lackluster sales of the system. One thing that was never expanded upon was the ability to play with not just one, but two GamePads at the same time - allowing players to come together for some...
Gallery Here's A Look At Custom Robo 1 & 2 For The Switch Online Expansion Pack
Out in Japan next week
Nintendo yesterday announced it would be adding Pokémon Puzzle League to the Switch Online Expansion Pack service on 15th July. Over in Japan, however, the same service will be receiving the action role playing games Custom Robo and Custom Robo V2 developed by Noise. These games have never been released here in the west, so...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (July 9th)
Wahoo! It's the weekend!
It's been a little bit milder here n the UK this week, but it looks like things are about to hot up again. The news has also been a bit steadier, too. Nintendo unveiled a brand new Splatoon 3-Themed Switch OLED earlier this week. The upcoming Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion will have some "differences" in
News Xenoblade Chronicles 3 English & Japanese Voices Don't Require Additional Downloads
"includes both at launch"
Xenoblade Chronicles 3 is set to be bigger and better than previous entries in the series, and as part of this, it's going to have more features and options to provide the best experience possible. This will include English and Japanese language subtitle and dub support. The good news is that users won't have to download...
News Good Smile Announces Klonoa Nendoroid, Prototype Revealed
Will appear at next month's Smile Festival
Believe it or not but the '90s video game star Klonoa this week made a return in Klonoa Phantasy Reverie Series - a release containing the classic platformers Klonoa: Door to Phantomile and its sequel Klonoa 2: Lunatea’s Veil. If this wasn't already enough after Klonoa's long hiatus, it seems GoodSmile...
Friday8th Jul 2022
Random We Need To Play This Gorgeous Fan-Made Super Mario RPG Remake Now
A thing of beauty
Back in the '90s, whoever thought that Nintendo would team up with JRPG giants Square Enix (then known as Square or Squaresoft) to create a Mario RPG starring the Italian plumber, Princess Peach, and Bowser? Not us! But they did, and we're forever grateful for the existence of Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars. Despite...
News GameStop Staff Layoffs Are Announced As Chief Financial Officer Leaves
In an aim to reduce costs
Reports have emerged that GameStop is replacing its Chief Financial Officer and will begin laying off "a number" of staff. In a memo acquired by Axios' Stephen Totilo, GameStop CEO Matt Furlong reportedly wrote that the layoffs are to allow the company to strive for "sustained profitability". Mike Recupero, current CFO,...
News Sea Of Stars Shares In-Depth Look At Chrono Trigger-Inspired Combat
Team up
Sabotage Studio's retro-style RPG Sea of Stars was recently delayed to 2023, but it hasn't been all bad news for fans of the upcoming, frankly stunning-looking pixel art game. Yesterday, the developer announced that the title would also be making its way to Sony consoles, and, alongside that, we got a really good look at the game's combat...
Review Little Noah: Scion Of Paradise (Switch) - A Fun, Formulaic Roguelite In The Dead Cells Vein
Size isn't everything
Cygames may be known for its success in the mobile space with titles like Granblue Fantasy, Shadowverse, and Dragalia Lost (with which the developer partnered with Nintendo) but the company seems like it has an interest in translating these IPs into more traditional console games. Last year’s excellent Shadowverse: Champion's...
Round Up Every Nintendo Switch Game Featured During Nacon Connect 2022
RoboCop, Blood Bowl, Gollum and more
Earlier on, French video game publisher and accessory maker Nacon held its 'Nacon Connect 2022' broadcast. While The Lord of the Rings: Gollum was arguably the highlight, there were a handful of other Switch games shown off by the developer. For your convenience, we've rounded them up into this single post...
Random Talented Hackers Are Adding Vibrant Colour To Classic Game Boy Titles
Colour us impressed!
The humble Game Boy was an absolute marvel back in the day. Released prior to the SNES, the handheld system seemed positively futuristic when compared to the decidedly bulkier NES / Famicom. Looking at it today, however, there are plenty of noticeable drawbacks that have been ironed out considerably in the decades since with...
News Bright Memory: Infinite's Crysis-Like Action Stuns In Release Date Trailer
Launches later this month
We got to see a little bit more of Bright Memory: Infinite during 'not-E3' last month. This action FPS blasted onto Steam last year with stunning visuals and electrifying combat that — with the cyberpunk feel, natural surroundings, and those weapons — reminds us a little bit of the fantastic Crysis. Looking at
News RoboCop Gameplay Reveal Highlights Peter Weller's Return As Murphy
"Dead or alive, you are coming with me"
Featured as part of Nacon's Connect 2022 presentation, a new trailer for RoboCop: Rogue City has revealed gameplay and shed more light on the return of Detroit's cybernetic law enforcer, including a first glimpse of veteran actor Peter Weller, who was revealed to be returning to the role of Alex Murphy in...
News Petey Piranha Takes To The Road In Mario Kart Tour's Latest Update
The Piranha Tour kicks off next week
The latest major update for Mario Kart Tour is due to go live next week on July 12th and adds a brand new character to the ever-growing roster of drivers: Petey Piranha. That's right, everybody's favourite Piranha Plant is taking a vacation from his vacation in Isle Delfino to duke it out with Mario and Co. in...
News Monster Hunter Rise Version 10.0.3 Is Now Live, Here Are The Patch Notes
More monstrous than ever
It wasn't long ago that Monster Hunter Rise was updated to version 10.0.2, but it's clear Capcom has been working its little socks off, because version 10.0.3 is now live for all players. The latest update isn't as meaty as the previous one (which makes sense given a lot of it was earmarked for the Sunbreak DLC), but it...
News The DioField Chronicle Gets Release Date Trailer Showcasing Diorama-Style Battles
Locking in September
After quietly announcing a western release date just a few days ago, Square Enix has now shared a brand new trailer for its upcoming strategy RPG, The DioField Chronicle. The trailer, shared by Nintendo Everything, is only in Japanese for the time being, but it shows off a snip
Deals Nintendo Switch OLED Consoles Are £25 Off In The UK Right Now
Splatoon 3 Edition consoles also available
If you've been thinking about upgrading your original Nintendo Switch to the super lovely Switch OLED, or even if you're looking to pick up a Switch for the first time, now's a pretty great time to jump in. Both the White and Neon Red/Blue Switch OLED consoles are currently available for £25 under RRP in...
Memory Pak The Best Puzzles Are The Ones That Make You Want To Throw Things At The TV
A puzzling reaction
Welcome to the latest instalment in our new-ish column, Memory Pak, where we're going to be doing a deep-dive into some of the most memorable moments in gaming – good and bad. This time, Kate discusses her puzzle tantrums... The first time I played Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons, it was under the supervision of my partner. It...
News Overwatch 2 Dev Blizzard "Committed" To Reviving BlizzCon In 2023
The live event will return
It's the time of year when all sorts of video game conferences are broadcast, or at least get announced. Blizzard - the developer behind series like Diablo, Overwatch, and World of Warcraft hasn't held its own in-person event in a while, but it seems this will be changing next year. Speaking to the Los Angeles Times...
Thursday7th Jul 2022
News LEGO Confirms Rumours With New 18+ Bowser Set, Which You Can Actually Fight
So long, LEGO Bowser
Back in April, we reported on a rumour that there was an upcoming 18+ Super Mario LEGO set that would be "the biggest yet", with a total of 2,807 pieces — almost 800 more than the NES, and 150 more than the Question Mark Block set. That rumour
News Pokémon-Inspired RPG 'Coromon' Finally Has A New Release Date On Switch
And it's very soon
TRAGsoft's Pokémon-like RPG Coromon has a brand new release date of 21st July, publisher Freedom Games has announced. The game was originally due to be released on Switch back in March, but due to cross-platform multiplayer issues, the game was delayed on the console. Coromon was meant to hit the Switch on the same day as the...
News Made In Abyss RPG Gets New Trailer Showing New Systems And Ending Song
Update: See 'Deep in Abyss' in action!
Update [Thu 7th Jul, 2022 09:40 BST]: Spike Chunsoft has now released a brand new trailer showcasing all of the systems coming to the Made in Abyss RPG. The beloved anime show has just returned for its second season, and it seems like the publisher is jumping on the buzz — and we don't blame them! Singer...
Hands On Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Is A Heck Of An Emotional Ride So Far
Fight to live, live to fight
With just a few more weeks to go now until the release of Xenoblade Chronicles 3, we've been busy getting to grips with the latest entry in Monolith Soft's epic action-RPG series and, you may be relieved to hear, it's more than living up to our lofty expectations so far. Xenoblade Chronicles 3 introduces us to Aionios,...
News Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion Will Have 'Differences' In Performance On Switch
Concerning yet unsurprising
In a recent interview with IGN, Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion producer Mariko Sato discussed the title's performance, detailing specifics for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC. Sato confirmed that all assets in the game were being replaced, making full use of Unreal Engine 4 in the process to make the game...
Video 10 Exciting New Games Coming To Nintendo Switch In July 2022
Xenoblade 3, Klonoa, Live A Live and more!
We've made it to July and in terms of video game releases, it's as busy as last month. Kicking off the fun on July 8th is the return of Klonoa. Further, into the month, Square Enix releases Live A Live - a game that has a demo available for it right now. The remainder of July is then stacked with titles...
News 'Let's Build A Zoo' Is A Cute And Calming Management Sim Where You Build A... Zoo
Coming to consoles this year
Let's Build A Zoo! No, not actually. That would take a lot of money and time and also animals, none of which we have. But in the game Let's Build A Zoo, you can build a zoo, and fill it with rare creatures, visitors, and staff to keep everything running smoothly. But wait, there's more! There's also a DIY DNA option,...
News Three New DLC Characters Join Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 Today
More Goku and Vegeta, plus Dyspo
Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2's Conton City Vote Pack is out later today on the Switch eShop, and with it, Bandai Namco has confirmed that this DLC pack brings three new fighters to the roster along with two new missions. As we reported back in April, one of the three new characters is Goku Ultra Instinct -Sign- from the...
News Kazuki Takahashi, The Creator Of Yu-Gi-Oh!, Has Died
Celebrated manga artist was 60
Update: Thu 7th Jul, 2022 17:25 BST: The official Twitter page for Yu-Gi-Oh! Card Games from Konami Europe has tweeted out its condolences in relation to the passing of Kazuka Takahashi, pledging to carry on the Yu-Gi-Oh! legacy with the love and care it deserves. Original Article: Thu 7th Jul, 2022 12:05 BST:...
News Klonoa Phantasy Reverie Series DLC Set Lets Klonoa Wear A Giant Pac-Man Head
Plus other Bandai Namco hats!
Tomorrow, the wait to travel through dreams is finally over. Bandai Namco's Klonoa Phantasy Reverie Series launches on the Switch after a near-14-year wait for the cabbit's (cat rabbit? We won't stop trying to figure this out) return. And it looks like we're getting some lovely, nostalgic DLC which harkens back to...
Random Here's What Sonic Frontiers Might Look Like In 2D
Fan-made game is available to download now
Sonic Frontiers is well on its way to launch on Switch this coming Holiday 2022. Despite some mixed opinions toward the initial gameplay reveals via IGN during the month of June, reception was considerably more positive when Nintendo showcased the game during its Direct Mini: Partner Showcase just rec
Nintendo Download 7th July (North America)
Klonoa! Time on Frog Island! FIST: Forged In Shadow Torch!
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: KLONOA Phantasy...
Random You've Never Seen An OG Game Boy Quite Like This One
It's stunning and we want it
The humble Game Boy is no stranger to the modding scene. We've seen plenty of incredible creations over the years, including a bizarre GBA / Tiger Electronics hybrid, along with a whole bunch of incredible custom designs by just one person. This new one might be one of the coolest creations we've seen yet,
Video Digital Foundry's Technical Analysis Of Portal: Companion Collection
Here are the test results: it's good
The news that Portal: Companion Collection would shadow drop shortly after the Nintendo Direct Mini: Partner Showcase made us nearly wee our pants with excitement. After all, Portal and Portal 2 are two of the finest games ever created, and we can now enjoy them either at home or on the go - wonderful! In
News Check Out The Puzzle-Platforming In New Lord Of The Rings: Gollum Trailer
A Switch game is never late, Frodo Baggins
Whats does it wants, precious? It wants a new trailer, does it? GOLLUM. GOLLUM. The upcoming Lord of the Rings: Gollum game is due to come out on September 1st on PlayStation and Xbox, but has no release date on Switch still. But at least we gets this new trailer, precious — as well as a little snippet...
Random This Fan-Made Mini TV With A Built-In Super NES Is Totally Adorable
Bite-sized classic gaming with a TV to match
One of our favourite console peripherals is the Joytech GameCube screen, a little attachable screen for the little box-shaped console that turned it into a portable console of sorts. Lots of mods for other consoles have been inspired by this little add-on, but today, we have something extra dinky that...
News Nintendo Switch Sales See 24% Increase In June In The UK
And sales are steadily increasing
It's good news for hardware sales in the UK for Nintendo for June. After a few quiet months in hardware and game sales, Nintendo has seen a bit of a boost — as have Sony and Microsoft. Switch hardware sales have increased by 24% on the previous month, gameindustry.biz's Chris Dring shared on Twitter. The Xbox...
News Listen To Live A Live's Over-The-Top Song Performed By Dragon Ball Z Singer
Plus an interview with the producer
The original Live A Live is full of iconic music, and as the first project that Yoko Shimomura worked on after joining Square Enix, the soundtrack has cemented itself in video game history. That means the remake has some big shoes to fill, but from the trailers, it sounds like the music is going to be a dream. To...
Video Bandai Namco Shares Klonoa Launch Trailer & Time Attack Gameplay
Klonoa is back!
After a number of trademarks, Klonoa makes a return across multiple platforms this week in KLONOA Phantasy Reverie Series. This new collection features remasters of KLONOA: Door to Phantomile and Klonoa 2: Lunatea’s Veil. As part of the game's launch, Bandai Namco has shared not one but two trailers on its official YouTube...
News Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak Celebrates 2 Million Units Shipped With Free Item Packs
Team now "hard at work on the first Title Update"
Earlier this week, Capcom announced it the Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak had already surpassed 2 million units worldwide. In the same sales update, it revealed the base game had shipped over 10 million units worldwide since its release. To celebrate this milestone, the Japanese company has now...
News Beekeeping Sim APICO Gets Brand New Trailer To Celebrate Switch Launch
Keeper of the bees
APICO is out today, bringing beekeeping, honey-making, hive-swapping goodness to the Nintendo Switch. In celebration of the news, we've got an exclusive early sneak peek at the trailer so you can bee ready. The game combines resource gathering, biology, and mini-games that are all inspired by real bee facts, teaching you how to...
Japanese Charts Sunbreak Helps Monster Hunter Climb To The Top
Base game and expansion set sell monster numbers
We've got the latest Japanese charts, courtesy of Gematsu, and it's a corker of a week for the newly released Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak DLC! The pack containing the main game and the expansion has comfortably taken the top spot in the charts with an almighty 104,315 units sold, beating out...
News First-Person Horror MADiSON Pushed Back On Switch To Allow Additional Polish
Not a huge delay, mind
Publisher Perp Games has made the decision to push the release date of the first-person horror title MADiSON on Switch to allow for additional polish. While the game will be available on other platforms on July 8th, the Switch version will now launch on July 29th. Physical copies of the game — known as the 'Possessed...
News E3 2023 Will Be "A Return To Form", Promises New Production Company
The ESA teams up with PAX and New York Comic Con organisers
It has been confirmed that E3 2023 is definitely happening and will be run by events company ReedPop as part of a new partnership with the Entertainment Software Association. As detailed in a press release, E3 will be returning in the second week of June next year as an in-person event...
News NPD Group Predicts Switch Will Sell Most Units In North America In 2022
Game spending to drop almost 9%
The first few months of 2022 have seen the video game industry struggle with sales, with a drop in figures month-on-month. Now the NPD Group has officially reported that this trend looks to continue, although there's some good news for Nintendo in the midst of this. NPD analyst Mat Piscatella predicts that the Switch...
News Golfing Roguelike 'Cursed To Golf' Aces An August Release On Switch
Not out of bounds
Quirky genre mash-up Cursed to Golf utterly charmed us when we first set our sights on the game. Now, publisher Thunderful Games has confirmed that the golfing roguelike will be hitting the Switch fairways on the 18th August. Developed by Chuhai Labs, Cursed to Golf isn't out of bounds of its proposed summer release, and it brings...
Nintendo Download 7th July (Europe)
AI: The Somnium Files! Yurukill! Railways!
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: AI: THE SOMNIUM FILES -...
News Final Vendetta Dev Considering "Free DLC" And Even A Sequel
"We certainly have a load of ideas"
If you enjoyed the recent Switch eShop beat 'em up release Final Vendetta, and were left wanting more - you might be in luck. During a recent interview with the gaming website Co-Optimis, the game's developer Mike Tucker mentioned how he was open to perhaps offering some "free DLC" and even had loads of ideas...
News Inkle's '80 Days' And 'Overboard!' Available For Pre-Order As Physical Bundle
You have 80 days to murder your husband
Excellent news for fans of rip-roaring stories and physical objects: The two will be together at last in Inkle's bumper pack of physical Nintendo Switch games! 80 Days and Overboard! will be packaged together for the first time as physical releases, alongside the usual goodies for the collector's edition: A...
News Wayward Strand Pushes Back Release Date To Focus On Team Health And Happiness
"Wayward Strand is a game about care"
Initially slated for a 21st July release, Wayward Strand has been delayed until later this year, as the team decides to focus on their health and happiness, and avoid crunch. Here's a quote from Ghost Pattern Games on the delay, posted on their Steam page: "This delay means we can release Wayward Strand at a...
News Card-Based Narrative RPG 'I Was A Teenage Exocolonist' Lands On Switch In August
Listen to Iron Maiden, maybe
Indie publisher FINJI, who has put out some rather splendid titles on Switch including Chicory: A Colorful Tale and Night In The Woods, has announced that Northway Games' I Was A Teenage Exocolonist will be coming to Switch on 25th August. Described as a "coming-of-age narrative RPG" with card-based battles, it was...
Wednesday6th Jul 2022
News Nintendo Teams Up With Cold Stone To Create Kirby, Mario, And Animal Crossing Ice Creams
I scream, you scream
Everyone wants to eat Kirby. He looks delicious. And now, you sort of can, alongside Mario and Animal Crossing, because Nintendo and US ice cream chain Cold Stone Creamery have teamed up to decide, once and for all, what Kirby actually tastes like. Here are the three new ice cream flavours: 🍨 The Mighty Pink Puff is a...
News Rejoice, The Wii Shop Channel And DSi Shop Are Finally Back Up
After months of being down
Yes, your eyes aren't deceiving you — the Wii Shop Channel and DSi shop are finally accessible again after the two were suffering outages for months. The stores were first reported as offline back in March. Then, in May, GameXplain reached out to Nintendo, who stated that it had "nothing to announce", but thanks to
News Nintendo Reveals A New And Colourful Splatoon 3 Switch OLED
Plus a blue and yellow Pro Controller
Nintendo has just unveiled a brand new Switch OLED with a shiny lick of paint, and pre-orders are now open! The new Splatoon 3-themed Switch OLED features some gorgeous-looking Joy-Cons with gradient colourations and splats of paint all over them. The dock itself also has a lovely dollop of sunny yellow paint...
News 'Dreamed Away' Is An Emotional RPG With EarthBound's Style And Spirited Away's Charm
Cosy AND unsettling
Dreamed Away is a lovely-looking pixel-art RPG being published by Pineapple Works, and it's coming to Switch late next year. This game looks warm and cosy on the surface, but underneath its guise hides a mystical, unsettling vibe that's akin to Studio Ghibli's Spirited Away. Developed by solo developer Nicolas Petton, who was...
Hands On 'Live A Live' Gives A Unique 16-Bit RPG A Gorgeous New Lease Of Life
We're LIVE from the past, present, and future
If you have any interest in Super Nintendo RPGs, then you’ve likely heard of Live A Live. Released in 1994 for the Super Famicom in Japan, it came out during what many claim is Square Enix's — then known as Square, or Squaresoft in the West — 'Golden Era', launching just under a year after Secret...
News Fall Guys Gets An Update, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Includes improved vibration on Switch
In case you missed it last month, Fall Guys is on Switch now in its updated free-to-play form — and it's good! But that doesn't mean it couldn't be better, and as a service game it's subject to regular updates that come with — you guessed it — big ol' lists of patch notes. As posted on Twitter, the July...
News Nintendo Sets Switch Trailers To Private, But It's "Most Likely Nothing"
Former Nintendo employee chimes in
A Nintendo fan on the Famicom Boards has discovered the Switch OLED reveal trailers for North America and Japan were recently set to private on the company's official YouTube channels. It's seemingly been enough to fuel a new round of "Switch Pro" rumours - with some anticipating...or at least hoping for a big...
Review Zero Tolerance Collection (Switch) - A Significant 16-Bit FPS That's Hard To Take These Days
Virtual neutrality
Thanks to ray casting, an early form of graphics processing that allowed the rendering of a 2D map as a pseudo-3D environment, Zero Tolerance, a true First-Person Shooter, arrived on Sega’s Mega Drive in 1994. What makes Zero Tolerance Collection significant — particularly for fans of the original — is its boast of...
News Danny Phantom, Rocko, And More Nickelodeon Favourites Join 'Smite' In New Crossover
"Wait, you're not Dib!"
The Godly free-to-play MOBA Smite has just revealed its next crossover event coming later this month, and it might just be one of the most unexpected ones yet. Nintendo Everything reports that coming this July to the MOBA are Nickelodeon favourites Rocko, Danny Phantom, Invader Zim, Jenny (or XJ9), and Powdered Toastman...
News Suda51 And James Gunn Aren't Involved With The 'Lollipop Chainsaw' Remake
Update: "Grasshopper Manufacture has nothing to do with development"
Update [Wed 6th Jul, 2022 09:00 BST]: Both Suda51 and James Gunn have taken to Twitter to clarify that neither of them has any involvement with this remake project. Suda's company, Grasshopper Manufacture, also has "nothing to do with development". Answering a follow-up tweet,...
News The DioField Chronicle Launches Worldwide This September, Pre-Orders Live
Update: Western release is confirmed
Update [Wed 6th Jul, 2022 17:35 BST]: Square Enix has now confirmed that The DioField Chronicle will be launching in the west on the same day as it is in Japan, 22nd September. The publisher has also opened up pre-orders for physical copies of the game on its website. The standard Switch version will cost...
News Nintendo Supply Chain Disruptions See Switch Sales Fall By 33% In Japan
Procuring parts has been a struggle
Nintendo is reportedly experiencing supply chain disruptions in Japan again. According to a new report from Nikkei, the company is currently experiencing a "frustrating" sales slowdown - shifting 33% fewer units in April - June compared to a year ago. Famitsu data reveals Switch unit sales totaled around 840,000...
News Creator Of Philips CD-i Game 'Hotel Mario' Talks Getting Approval From Nintendo
"They were pleased as far as I knew"
The Philips CD-i is one of the rare consoles that has the distinction of having played host to a few officially licensed Nintendo games. And not just any old Nintendo licenses, either, but Zelda and Mario. The latter of the two only got one game on the system — Hotel Mario, which is often considered one of the...
News Microsoft Renews Trademark For Rare's Classic N64 Game Blast Corps
Viva Piñata, too
Video game trademark renewals are always happening, and while they don't necessarily mean something is on the horizon, they do tend to create some excitement whenever it's a classic game or series we haven't heard about for some time. The latest ones, as highlighted by Game Rant, are tied to iconic British developer Rare - owned...
News Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion To Get A New Menu-Based Battle System
Other changes incoming for the remaster
Square Enix's PSP prequel to the PlayStation smash Final Fantasy VII was recently announced to be getting a remaster during FFVII's 25th-anniversary stream. Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion is the first time that Zack Fair's tale has been available outside of Sony's handheld, and it's also coming to...
Back Page Making The Perfect Nintendo Frankenconsole
Sum of its parts
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 jokes —...
News Nostalgic N64-Inspired Platformer 'Frogun' Leaps Onto Switch In August
Low-poly, with the soul of the 90s
We need more frog-influenced platformers in our lives, right? Well, Frogun might just have us covered then. Even if you aren't controlling an actual frog... Today, developer Molegato and publisher Top Hat Studios announced that this nostalgic 90s-style platformer will be launching on the Switch on 2nd August. The...
News Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle Is The Next Switch Online Trial
Update: Confirmed for US and Europe
Update [Wed 6th Jul, 2022 02:15 BST]: Nintendo has now confirmed Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle will be the next free trial game for North America. It's available to Switch Online subscribers at no additional cost from now until 12th July. Enjoy! Original article [Tue 5th Jul, 2022 04:30 BST]: Mario + Rabbids...
News KURSK, A Docu-Game About The Nuclear Submarine Disaster, Is Coming To Switch
"The first ever proper documentary game"
First released elsewhere in 2018, Kursk, a game described by its makers as "the first ever proper documentary game", is coming to Switch on 14th July. Exploring the tragic real-life story of the Russian submarine which sank in August 2000, the game casts you as a spy that finds his way onto the ill-fated sub...
News NBA 2K23's Cover Star Is Michael Jordan, Scores September Release On Switch
There's a Michael Jordan Edition, too
Can you have too much Michael Jordan in your life if you're a basketball fan? 2K don't think so! Yesterday, the sports game publisher announced a release date for the next NBA title, NBA 2K23, and it's exactly when you think it is — September! On 9th September, you'll be able to shoot as many hoops as you...
News Fall Guys Reaches 50 Million Players In Two Weeks Since Going Free-To-Play
A number worth falling for
Fall Guys went free-to-play just over two weeks ago when it finally debuted on Switch in June. Mediatonic's colourful multiplayer game has already hit a milestone of 20 million players within 48 hours, and those numbers have more than doubled since then. Mediatonic celebrated with a rather bright and bean-y visual of a...
News Type-Moon's 'Witch On The Holy Night' Receives Western Release In December
Type-Moons first localised visual novel
Developer Type-Moon, known for the Tsukihime series (which includes the fighting game series Melty Blood) and the Fate series, has never really cracked the Western market with its visual novels. While beloved worldwide by genre fans, the developer's VN output has never been localised. Which makes this...
News Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Delves Into Unique Monsters, Ouroboros, And Colonies
Even more to chew on...
The Xenoblade Chronicles 3 news isn't dying down anytime soon! And, at the time of writing this, we're only 23 days away from the release of the upcoming JRPG. The official Japanese Twitter account has been sharing more tidbits from the game, both new and returning from previous entries. And, as always, Perfectly Nintendo...
News Ubisoft Forward Returns September 10th, Expect News, Gameplay, Reveals & More
Save the date
It's that time of year where video game companies normally host their own 'Direct-like' presentations - revealing new and upcoming projects. The French publisher and developer Ubisoft announced last month it wouldn't be hosting its usual E3-style presentation in June and would wait until "later this year". Now, in an update, it's been...
Tuesday5th Jul 2022
News Nintendo Files Trademark Application For 'NSW'
Commonly used as an abbreviation for Switch
Donkey Kong isn't the only thing Nintendo has filed a trademark for recently. As spotted on ResetEra, the Japanese company recently applied for to trademark 'NSW' in Europe. VGC points out how this is commonly used as the abbreviation for Switch. While there's speculation from some fans it could be a new...
Reminder Nintendo's "Super" Switch Sale Ends Soon, Up To 50% Off Some Huge Games (North America)
Roll up for the "Big Ol' Super Sale"
Update [Tue 5th Jul, 2022 15:05 BST]: There's not much time left on the "Big Ol' Super Sale" on the North American eShop, so this is your last chance to get some amazing deals on some big Nintendo releases. The sale ends tomorrow, 6th July at 11:59pm PT. Make sure you check out our original story below to see...
News Yuji Naka Erases Former Co-Worker And Sonic Creator Naoto Ohshima From Team Photo
Update: Naka adds more detail
Update: Naka has posted some tweets which appear to give a little more insight into the altered photo: It would seem that Naka is referring to the fallout surrounding the release of the much-derided Balan Wonderworld, which was created alongside Ohshima. Original Story [Tue 5th Jul, 2022 21:30 BST]: Things are...
News The Pokémon Company Combats Card Shortage By Printing 9 Billion Pokémon Cards
A super effective strategy
You may have noticed plenty of stories over the past year or so covering Pokémon cards and scalpers. Extremely rare cards going for absurd prices, and even Target stores in America suspending sales of the cards due to high demands and safety. The Pokémon Company acknowledged these issues and the shortages that were...
Random Witness The Star Trek DS9 Intro In Glorious 64-Bit, Zelda: Ocarina Of Time Style
It is not linear
A little while ago we covered the incredible work of @SpinaSanctuary and their Zelda 64-inspired, low-poly Star Trek creations. The last batch focused on the crew of the USS Enterprise from Star Trek: The Next Generation, rendering them in brilliantly blocky 64-bit form with a variety of instruments — Data with his violin, Riker...
Review Blade Runner: Enhanced Edition (Switch) - A Cyberpunk Classic, Compromised On Switch
Zoom and enhance… Yuck! Zoom out!
Cyberpunk is an inherently old-fashioned genre. Its iconic works draw on futuristic ideas that have either become unremarkable, like essential spheres of life based on tech owned by megalomaniacal corporations, or been superseded, like an obsession with cybernetic enhancements instead of codified social status...
News NieR:Automata For Switch Handled By Nintendo Port Specialist Virtuos
It was meant 2B
Throughout the lifespan of the Nintendo Switch, there have been a number of "impossible" ports released. We're talking games like The Witcher 3: The Wild Hunt and the new version of DOOM, developed by specialist teams such as Saber Interactive and Panic Button. One other developer who is also known to work miracles on Nintendo's...
Rumour Planned Remasters For GTA IV And Red Dead Redemption Have Apparently Been Scrapped
Well, that's a shame
Rumours have been swirling for quite some time regarding a potential remaster for Red Dead Redemption. The game originally launched over twelve years ago on Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 and followed the exploits of ex-outlaw John Marston as he hunts down his former gang members. The sequel, launched in 2018, showcased John's gang...
News PowerA Celebrates Cuphead's DLC With A Brand New Wireless Switch Controller
Update: We've been sent one to try out!
With the arrival of the long-awaited Cuphead DLC – The Delicious Last Course – accessory manufacturer PowerA has released an appropriately-themed enhanced wireless controller for the Nintendo Switch. We were fortunate enough to be sent one of these controllers, and we've been trying it out. On the plus...
Rumour Potential Mario Kart Tour PC References Found In Datamined Details
Mario Kart: Master Race?
Okay, grab yourself a big ol' fistful of salt, everyone. A little datamined detail which is just plausible enough to be true suggests there might be a Nintendo game coming to PC at some point in the nearish future. According to datamined information from the latest update to the mobile free-to-play racer Mario Kart Tour,...
Random This Incredible Super NES Manual Archive Will Get You All Nostalgic
All 844 English language manuals
We really miss physical game manuals. There was always a particular kind of joy that came from opening the box of a brand new video game and flicking through the pages of a manual to find out what the game was going to be like. Some of our favourites would get dog-eared, and torn up, but they were always well-loved...
News Grab 22 Fighting Classics With The 'Capcom Fighting Bundle'
Hadoooken!
With the recent launch of Capcom Fighting Collection - which includes the likes of Darkstalkers, Cyberbots, and Red Earth - Capcom now boasts an incredible 22 classic fighting games on Switch alongside the previous launch of Street Fighter 30th Anniversary Collection. The good news is you can now pick up both collections in one go with...
News Shuntaro Furukawa Reveals What Nintendo Is Doing To Combat Info Leaks & Security Threats
"We are taking a variety of initiatives"
Nintendo has arguably been one of the biggest victims of video game industry leaks - with inncidents like the 'Gigaleak' revealing years of company secrets across multiple generations - including concepts, prototypes and even
News Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak Surpasses 2 Million Units Shipped
Main game also breaks 10 million
The Monster Hunter franchise continues to demonstrate its monumental success with the release of Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak, a major expansion for Switch and PC that introduces new monsters, weapons, story elements, and more. We love it here at Nintendo Life and called it "a success in multiple ways" in our...
News Toy Soldiers HD Finally Shoots For An August Switch Release Date
After multiple delays
The last we heard from Toy Soldiers HD, an upcoming tower defense-FPS-strategy game, was that the Switch version had been pushed back from the intended October 21st release date, needing further testing. It's good news at last, as Accelerate Games today announced that the game would be coming out on the Nintendo Switch on the...
News PlatinumGames' Shmup Sol Cresta Receives An Update, Here's What's Included
Bayonetta 3 can wait
In case you missed it, Sol Cresta actually got a release on Switch earlier this year (after starting out life as an April Fool's joke). Since then, PlatinumGames has been issuing updates for this new shoot 'em up, and we're now up to the next major one (Version 1.0.4). The Japanese publisher and developer has shared the full...
News This Latest Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Track Will Get You Seriously Pumped
Hmm, that title is familiar..!
Nintendo has shared a brand new track from the Xenoblade Chronicles 3 OST and its title might be familiar if you're a fan of the series. Titled 'You Will Know Our Names - Finale', the track will play when you encounter unique monsters as you traverse the land of Aionios. Of course, if you've played the first Xenoblade...
Exclusive Sing-Along To This Brand New 'Time On Frog Island' Trailer
Hip-hoppin', flip floppin'!
Publisher Merge Games has shared a brand new video of the rather delightful-looking Time on Frog Island as pre-orders go live on the US and UK Switch eShops — an exclusive trailer that includes a little sing-along with an overview of what the game is all about. Talk about a frog chorus, eh? If you've somehow
News 'Emo' Visual Novel Gloom And Doom Brings Slacker Movie Vibes To Switch
Apocalyptic
Publisher Viridian Software is bringing its new visual novel Gloom and Doom to the Switch on July 19th, promising throwbacks to '90s slacker movies but with a supernatural twist. It stars Winona, an ordinary 'emo' teenager who is secretly an immortal doom-bringer who could bring about the end of the world - except she doesn't want to...
Monday4th Jul 2022
Random The World's First 'NFT Console' Has A Very Familiar-Looking Logo
Born to play?
It's happening, alright. Polium, a Web 3 company (Web 3 is an idea of a new version of the internet that we know today, with a form distributed in the blockchain) has revealed the very first NFT video game console this weekend. Called the Polium One, this little black box is meant to be "a multi-chain console for Web 3 gaming" and...
Review Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak (Switch) - A Deliciously Difficult, Must-Have Expansion
An expansion with bite
Monster Hunter Rise has proven to be a welcome continuation of the IP's global growth in popularity, following the breakout mainstream success of 2018's Monster Hunter: World and its Iceborne expansion on non-Nintendo platforms. Rise itself brought some interesting evolutions from World, retaining more of the quirky charm we...
News Nintendo Halting Operations In Russia Has Reportedly Had 'Negligible Effect'
No products are currently being shipped to the region
Since the commencement of Russia's invasion into its neighbouring country of Ukraine back on February 24th, Nintendo has gradually halted operations within the country. Roughly one week after the invasion started, it was reported that eShop payments had been suspended within the region, with...
Review Cuphead - The Delicious Last Course (Switch) - Short, Sweet, And Utterly Essential
You'd be a mug to ignore it
There’s a section near the end of one of the new stages in Cuphead’s DLC that made us shout a four-letter word at the screen extremely loudly, and that word wasn’t ‘cups’. Being the level-headed types we are, it’s very rare for a game to make us resort to such outbursts, but there we were, bellowing the sort...
News Bandai Namco Shares First Gameplay Of Pac-Man World: Re-PAC
Showing improved UI and returning abilities
Bandai Namco had some new details to share at Anime Expo 2022 this weekend on the upcoming Pac-Man World: Re-PAC, a remake of the PlayStation platformer. And this new version of the classic 3D platformer had a few bells and whistles added that'll make the game feel that much smoother. This is the first...
Feature What It Takes To Be A Zelda: Breath Of The Wild World Record Speedrunner
BOTW's best 'runners talk tricks and clips
It’s 1 AM and you have just spent the past 12 hours replaying the same segment of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. In your mind, there is no stopping until perfection is achieved – or the more likely option – you pass out from sleep deprivation. For the next few weeks, you continue to hone...
UK Charts Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes Crashes Out Of Top Ten
Right down to fourteenth
Although it's only been out for little over a week, Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes has fallen from the top spot all the way down to fourteenth place in the UK charts, below the likes of Animal Crossing: New Horizons, Pokémon Legends: Arceus, and Mario Strikers: Battle League Football. It's perhaps the biggest drop we've...
Watch This Insane "Triforce%" Speedrun Turns Zelda: Ocarina Of Time Into Breath Of The Wild
Breath of the Ocarina of Wild Time
SGDQ, or Summer Games Done Quick, is a speedrunning charity fundraising marathon that wrapped up last weekend with a total of over $3 million raised for Doctors Without Borders. It included a run of Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, a tense relay race in Super Mario Maker 2, and an absolutely nuts...
News Splatoon 3 Introduces New Multiplayer Map 'Mincemeat Metalworks'
Sorry, what kind of Metalworks?
Splatoon 3 is looking to close out Nintendo's summer offerings with a paint-splattering bang, and Nintendo UK has shown off another stage coming to the third paint-blasting multiplayer game. Called the 'Mincemeat Metalworks' (yep, reread it), we hope the stage isn't as brutal and gory as it sounds! Luckily it isn't...
Random Could Cellular Automaton Determine The Best Pokémon Type?
Yeah, science!
Man, Pokémon types... If you're super into the Pokémon franchise, you'll know that a strong knowledge of the various types can often mean the difference between failure and success within both the campaign and online community. Of course, there are many other variables that ought to be considered when jumping into the world of...
News Mario + Rabbids Sparks Of Hope, NieR: Automata File Sizes Seemingly Revealed
Glory to Rabbids
October is looking like a pretty stacked month for Switch owners if last week's Nintendo Direct Mini is anything to go by. During the Partner Showcase, we got a confirmed release date for Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope and confirmation that PlayStation 4 classic NieR: Automata would be getting a port called NieR: Automata The End of...
News PowerA's Kirby Controller Is The Perfect 30th Anniversary Accessory
Plus a lovely little case!
PowerA is joining in with the pink puffball's 30th-anniversary celebrations in its own way! The accessory manufacturer has created a brand new wired controller to celebrate Kirby's birthday. Everything about the controller is peak Kirby; pink buttons, splashes of different shades of pink and blue, a little warp star in...
Gallery First 4 Figures' 'Life Size' Samus Helmet - The Ultimate Metroid Collectable?
If only you could actually wear it...
Last year, First 4 Figures revealed the latest product in its line of Metroid-related items: Samus' Helmet. It's basically a scale model of the helmet Samus Aran wears in the Metroid Prime series, with one unfortunate omission – you can't actually wear it.
Sunday3rd Jul 2022
News Nintendo Has Filed A New Trademark For The Donkey Kong Series
Could DK be returning?
Try not to go bananas over this, but Nintendo has filed a "new" trademark for the Donkey Kong series. This one is seemingly a little different from the usual ones. Instead of another stock-standard renewal, it actually seems to have been updated to mention "downloadable programs for portable and electronic consoles". It's...
Random Here's A Look At Masahiro Sakurai's Retro Video Game Collection
That's some neat filing
If you're looking for new ways to organise your retro video game collection, you might want to read on. Masahiro Sakurai, the creator of Kirby and director of the Smash Bros. series, recently shared an image on social media of his impressive library of retro games. As you can see he's got draws stacked with cartridges like...
Round Up Aksys Announces Multiple New Switch Games, Arriving In 2023
Coming in 2023
Anime Expo 2022 is currently underway this weekend, and as part of this Aksys Games has announced several new titles during its own company panel. It's also showcasing a number of games at Booth 2011 in the Exhibit Hall throughout the weekend. Here's the full round up: Shuuen no Virche ~ErroЯ:Salvation [English title pending] -...
Round Up Spike Chunsoft Reveals More Switch Releases At Anime Expo 2022
Anonymous;Code and more!
Anime Expo 2022 is currently underway, and as part of the event, Spike Chunsoft has made some Switch-related announcements during its panel. First up, we've got an announcement trailer for the science adventure series, Anonymous;Code. It will be getting a western release on the Switch and multiple other platforms in 2023...
Feature 10 Series We'd Love To See Get The Theatrhythm: Final Fantasy Treatment
On the game's 10th anniversary
Why haven't there been more games like Theatrhythm: Final Fantasy? We have a particular soft spot for music and rhythm games, and even more so music and rhythm games that put their own twist on the usual beat matching. Theatrhythm is just one of those games. The first game launched in North America 10 years ago today...
News WayForward Launches RWBY: Arrowfell On Switch In Fall 2022
Here's an updated look
At RTX Austin this week, Rooster Teeth and WayForward shared a release date update for the upcoming title, RWBY: Arrowfell. This side-scrolling 2D action-adventure will be arriving this Fall on multiple platforms including Switch. In addition to this, a new trailer has been released - showing off some work-in-progress...
Poll Box Art Brawl: Duel #103 - Assault Suit Leynos / Target Earth
An assault on the senses?
Hello everyone, and welcome to another edition of Box Art Brawl! In last week's edition, we took at look at Resident Evil: Gaiden for the Game Boy Colour. It was actually a fairly close call too, however the majority of you fine folks preferred the simplicity of the EU box art, with the blood drenched life ring taking...
Saturday2nd Jul 2022
Mini Review ElecHead (Switch) - Smart, Surprisingly Deep, And Very Satisfying
Alone in electric dreams
Isolation is a weird thing; we’re all a little accustomed to it now, but having to figure out things on your own can be pretty daunting. Elechead revels in isolation; it was made by a sole developer, NamaTakahashi (Developer of 2019’s eShop game Battlloon), and during the course of the game all you have is yourself, and...
News Ubisoft Closing Online Services For Three Wii U Titles This September
To focus resources on "newer" and "more popular titles"
The Wii U generation saw Nintendo embrace online gaming more than the previous generations, and naturally, third-party developers at the time took advantage of this new focus. Unfortunately, these kinds of services have to eventually wind down, and Ubisoft has decided September 1st is the time...
Feature Backlog Club: July - If You Haven't Played Hollow Knight Yet, Here's Your Chance
Sorry to bug you
Rule number one of Backlog Club: Work through your pile of unplayed video games one at a time, and discuss them with other people. Rule number two of Backlog Club: Don't talk about Backlog Club. Just kidding! Tell everyone. Please. This article is part of our new experimental series, Backlog Club, where we (Nintendo Life!) pick a...
News Ultra Kaiju Monster Rancher Coming To Nintendo Switch In 2022
Update: Western release confirmed
Update [Sat 2nd Jul, 2022 07:00 BST]: Following on from the Japanese Nintendo Direct Mini announcement earlier this week, Bandai Namco has now confirmed a western release at this year's Anime Expo. It will be a Switch eShop digital release here in the west. Above is the trailer. Original [Wed 29th Jun, 2022 06:45...
News Bandai Namco Forms New Studio With Pokémon Developer ILCA
Will deliver "high-quality content" including Ace Combat
The Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl developer ILCA is working on the next entry in the long-running Ace Combat series, and as part of this, it's established a new company with Bandai Namco known as Bandai Namco Aces. It's headquartered in Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan. Bandai Namco owns...
News It's Official, Sword Art Online: Alicization Lycoris Is Getting A Switch Port
Announcement follows a leak earlier this week
Update [Sat 2nd Jul, 2022 08:30 BST]: Following on from a leak earlier this week, Bandai Namco has now officially confirmed the 2020 RPG release Sword Art Online: Alicization Lycoris will be coming to the Nintendo Switch soon. This version will include "Ancient Apostles" free content updates, and...
Feature 13 Best Seniors In Games
These oldies are very goodies
Think of a game in which you control a character (so no Tetris or anything) — go ahead, any game! Now, chances are, whichever game you've picked, its protagonist is either young or, at the most, middle-aged. You've got the likes of Link, Mario, Samus, Cloud, Joker, Neku, Scott Pilgrim... We could go on, but you get...
News Free-To-Play Battle Royale My Hero Ultra Rumble Locks In Local Switch Release
"Be the last team standing"
Earlier this year, Bandai Namco announced a new free-to-play 24 player battle royale - based on the My Hero Academia universe - would be coming to the Nintendo Switch and multiple other platforms in Japan. Now, during this weekend's Anime Expo, it's been confirmed the game will be receiving a western release...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (July 2nd)
Take a sip
We're over halfway through the year now — isn't that a scary thought? And our calendars are about to get even busier after that Nintendo Direct Mini: Partner Showcase! But outside of that mammoth mini, rumours of a Metroid Prime 1 remaster are swirling once again. Sabotage's
Friday1st Jul 2022
Guide Best Headset For Nintendo Switch - Wired And Wireless
Play Fortnite like a pro
If you've been enjoying playing Fortnite, Overwatch, or any number of online multiplayer games on your Nintendo Switch, it might well be time to invest in a headset. While Nintendo has been in a bit of a muddle regarding voice chat on the Switch in the past, many games offer their own in-game voice chat functionality on t
News Four Sega Genesis / Mega Drive Games Have Been Added To Switch Online's Expansion Pack
Mega Man: The Wily Wars and more!
Nintendo has just added four more games to the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive app for the Switch Online Expansion Pack service. Here's what you'll get, along with a look. The latest additions include Comix Zone, Target Earth (Assault Suits Leynos), Zero Wing and Mega Man: The Wily Wars.
News Developers Don't Take Kindly To EA's Single-Player Gag On Twitter
Joining in on a meme
The new meme on the block has been making the rounds on Twitter recently, with everyone weighing in and joining in on the tag. Born out of a game on Tiktok, They're a 10 but is meant to be a lighthearted joke where you bring up one flaw about someone who is otherwise perfect. All in good faith of course — no one real! Gaming...
News Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Special Edition Pre-Orders Have Gone Live, Did You Get One? (US)
Here we go again
Update [Fri 1st Jul, 2022 01:25 BST]: Pre-orders for the Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Special Edition went live earlier before. Let us know if you were able to successfully pre-order the Special Edition in the comments below, or visit our pre-order guide to see what options are still available at retail. Original story [Thu 30th Jun,...
News Scalpers Set Their Sights On Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Special Edition
2nd round pre-orders went live in the US earlier today
It seems scalpers haven't wasted any time snapping up the Special Edition of Xenoblade Chronicles 3 for Nintendo Switch. Not long after the item went live on the American My Nintendo Store (for a second time), new listings began popping up on websites like eBay - asking for double the price and...
Guide Upcoming Nintendo Switch Games And Accessories For July And August 2022
Xenoblade! Live A Live! Digimon!
As we enter the second half of what's already been a very busy year, Nintendo's still treating us to some very tempting releases on Switch. As always, we've been busy compiling a list of the best Nintendo Switch games and accessories launching soon, with highlights including the hotly-anticipated Xenoblade Chronicles...
Random Fan Made Resident Evil 4 DEmake Brings Heaps Of Nostalgia
It's like we're back in 1998 all over again
Last month, the internet was set alight with the news that Capcom's iconic Resident Evil 4 would be receiving the remake treatment (after a few leaks, mind!) with the stunning RE Engine. That particular game isn't coming to Switch sadly (though we'll remain optimistic for whatever the consoles successor...
Random "Die-Hard Nintendo Fan" Reportedly Forked Out Over $40K To Ask For A New F-Zero
Nintendo says it's "always" open to new titles & remakes
Update [Fri 1st Jul, 2022 05:45]: Yesterday, VGC had a story about a Nintendo shareholder who asked the company if they had any plans to revive past IPs such as the futuristic racing series F-Zero, the RPG Baten Kaitos, and various other titles like Wario Land. It turns out this question...
Wright 'em up
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News Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes Was Originally Fire Emblem Warriors 2
A direct sequel over a focused title
Many of us were pleasantly surprised when Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes was announced for the Switch. Instead of making a direct sequel to the original Fire Emblem Warriors, we got a Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity situation with a focus on the most recent Fire Emblem title and characters, Three Houses. But...
News Nintendo Launches Subscription Service For Switch Repairs In Japan
Covers up to six repairs per year
It's no secret that the Switch - or more specifically the Switch's Joy-Con controllers - have been subject to a number of faults of the years. Perhaps most infamously known for the dreaded drift, the Joy-Con controllers have been a source of pain for gamers the world over, with many opting for the much more reliable...
Random This Browser-Based Version Of Mario Paint Composer Will Entertain For Hours
Face the music
What's the best part of Mario Paint? No, not the painting! The Composer mode! Who didn't spend hours on Mario Paint making tunes with fire flowers, mushrooms, coins, and boos? Mario Paint Composer has become something of an online hit in the years since the SNES game's release, with many budding musicians picking up their SNES mouse...
News Nintendo's Official Infographic Showcases All Games From The Direct Mini
Gee, we sure miss money
Nintendo's latest Nintendo Direct might have only focused on third-party reveals, but it was nevertheless an absolute banger. Even though it was stressful as heck trying to compile everything after Nintendo's decision not to stream the showcase, we got a peek at some truly exciting new games coming to the Switch in the coming...
News Star Wars: KOTOR II Receives Hotfix Update For Game-Breaking Switch Bug
Download it now
Earlier in June, not long after the release of Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II, players discovered a bug in the game preventing them from completing it. As described by a player on social media at the time, a game crash would occur after the Basilisk Crash cutscene when landing on Onderon. Aspyr at the time said it was...
News FIST: Forged In Shadow Torch Gets Physical Edition In September
Dangling a carrot...
Metroidvania FIST: Forged In Shadow Torch is launching on the Switch eShop later this month, but fans have also been promised a physical edition of the game from publisher Microids. Now we know that the boxed version of the game will be making the jump just a few months later, on 6th September.
News Digimon Survive Trailer Highlights Strategy Combat And Visual Novel Segments
Who are the champions again?
After years of delays, Digimon Survive is finally out at the end of this month. And publisher Bandai Namco has shared a brand new trailer today showing us what to expect from the game. Part visual novel, part strategy RPG, Digimon Survive is all about uncovering mysteries, interacting and making friends with Digimon,...
News Learn How To Run Your Own Successful Murder Cult In New 'Cult Of The Lamb' Trailer
SHUN the non-believers!
One of the games we're most excited about this summer is Cult of the Lamb, a gory-cute simulator that's a bit like if Animal Crossing went totally off the rails, and was about forest critter Satanists instead of forest critter capitalists. Ahead of the game's August 11th release date, a new trailer has just gone live,...
News Become The Overlord In KEMCO's Deckbuilding Roguelite Overrogue, Out Soon
Roguebuilding Decklike
Another roguelite deckbuilder is on the way, and this one is being published by KEMCO, with old-school JRPG-style art — picture Castlevania-meets-Final Fantasy-meets Slay The Spire. It's called Overrogue, and it's all about working your way up to the grand title of Overlord by making your way through dungeons and labyrinths,...
News Get Up To 50% Off In The Azure Striker Gunvolt Sale (UK)
Pre-orders also live for Azure Striker Gunvolt 3
Pre-orders for the upcoming Azure Striker Gunvolt 3 have gone live on the eShop, with the game expected to launch very soon on July 27th, 2022. To celebrate, publisher Inti Creates is not only offering up a 10% discount on pre-orders, but has also launched a sale for the Azure Striker Gunvolt series...
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