Guide Which Switch Games Don't Work With Nintendo Switch Lite?
The games you can't play without Joy-Con Controllers
Guide 85 Must-Have Games You Should Pick Up In The Switch eShop Sale (Europe)
Every 9/10 game in Nintendo's Spring sale
Rumour 18+ Super Mario LEGO Set Looks To Be The Biggest Yet
Set to contain over 2800 pieces
News Fans Have Created Their Own Metroid 64, And It Looks Incredible
What could have been
News Nintendo Shares Advice For Those Suffering Switch Battery Issues
Pretty simple, really
PSA Nintendo Switch Sports Local Multiplayer Won't Work On Switch Lite Or In Tabletop Mode
Dock required for two or more players
News - 2022, Week 17
Sunday1st May 2022
Guide Upcoming Nintendo Switch Games And Accessories For May And June 2022
Mario Strikers! Fire Emblem Warriors!
It's already been a pretty hectic year in terms of new major releases on Switch, and while May looks to be giving us the slightest of breathers in the 'major Nintendo-published game' department, June is ready and waiting to pummel our poor bank accounts once again. As always, we've been busy compiling a list of...
Video 7 Nintendo Switch Games Exclusive To Japan That We Really Want Localised
Yo-Kai Watch 4, Dragon Quest X and more!
As much as we love the Nintendo Switch, one downside is the fact so many great games still are still exclusive to Japan. With this in mind, our American-based video producer Zion Grassl has rounded up a bunch of games that we would love to see localised. There are all sorts of games from Yo-Kai Watch 4,...
Video 8 Exciting New Games Coming To Nintendo Switch In May 2022
"May the games be with you"
We're now five months into 2022! We've just got the release of Nintendo Switch Sports this week, so what's ahead? Well, there are all sorts of interesting games coming to the hybrid system this month. Starting out with Eiyuden Chronicle on the 10th, it'll be followed by Cotton Fantasy, Kao the Kangaroo
PSA Experiencing Switch OLED Blackouts In Docked Mode? Swap Your HDMI Cable
Prevent this issue from happening again
Switch OLED is quite a lovely system, but the docked experience appears to have been causing some trouble for some users. In a lengthy thread over on the Nintendo Switch subreddit, a user has reportedly worked out how to fix television blackouts lasting "about four to five seconds at a time" when the OLED...
News Nintendo Reportedly Expecting 10% Decrease In Switch Sales Due To Supply Issues
Aims to "sell more" software in response
Although there's still a lot of demand for the Switch, Nintendo is reportedly bracing itself for a decline in hardware sales. According to Nikkei Asia, the Japanese video game giant expects to sell "only about 20 million Switch game consoles" in the current fiscal year, which would be a 10% decrease from...
Feature Backlog Club: Week Zero, May - It's Time To Play Earthbound
Sorry, "Mother 2"
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. Hello again, and welcome back to Backlog Club, our new and experimental feature which forces us to...
Feature Nintendo Life eShop Selects - April 2022
The best of the last month's eShop games!
The year is moving along quickly, and the Switch has been relatively busy in terms of major releases. On the eShop, though, April proved to be another packed month with a range of highly regarded ports and awesome new games. Once again, then, it's time to try and pick the best of them all from the last...
Poll Box Art Brawl: Duel #94 - Super Castlevania IV
Die, Box Art. You don't belong in this world.
Hello hello, and welcome to another edition of Box Art Brawl! In last week's fierce battle, we pitted the brutal, calculating, unsympathetic pink blob that is Kirby against... well, Kirby. The EU and Japanese box arts for Kirby's Dream Land went head-to-head, and although the abstract nature of Japan's...
Saturday30th Apr 2022
PSA Nintendo Switch Sports Local Multiplayer Won't Work On Switch Lite Or In Tabletop Mode
Dock required for two or more players
Nintendo Switch Sports is another one of those first-party titles that appear to have some restrictions in place. As identified by 'Akfamilyhome' on Twitter, you won't be able to play the game's local multiplayer mode with two or more players if you're playing on a Switch/Switch OLED in tabletop mode, or are...
News Sega To Share Sonic Frontiers News Update "Soon"
"It's still set to come out this holiday"
One game here at Nintendo Life we're eager to learn more about is Sega's upcoming release, Sonic Frontiers. Right now, we know it's coming out in 'Holiday 2022' and will be an "open-zone" experience. The story is also reportedly penned by Ian Flynn - head writer of IDW's current Sonic the Hedgehog comic...
PSA You Might Not Need To Unbox The New Smash Bros. amiibo To Use It
See for yourself
As you've probably seen, the new Min Min Super Smash Bros. Ultimate amiibo is now available in-store. If you are planning on adding this one to your collection, here's your PSA that this new amiibo based on the fighter from the ARMS series might not actually need to be unboxed to be used. As highlighted by a user (with a North...
Soapbox Please, Please, Please Release Sonic Advance Trilogy On Nintendo Switch Online
Don't make us blue
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, Stuart pleads with the powers that be to get a certain trilogy on Nintendo Switch Online... Game Boy Advance is coming to Switch Online! Maybe! Almost certainly, anyway!...
Feature Backlog Club: Slay The Spire Part Two - A Tale Of Frustration, Obsession, And Poison
Slay The Spire? Not bloody likely
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. This is the final part of April's game, Slay The Spire, a fantastic...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (April 30th)
Wanna play ball?
Hold on, it's May on Sunday? We're a little bit confused about that here at Nintendo Life Towers — how are we already in the fifth month of 2022? Blimey. Anyway, after the release date chaos of last week, this week has been decidedly more steady. Reggie Fils-Aimé's SXSW talk is now available, and in it, he reveals how the...
Friday29th Apr 2022
Guide Which Switch Games Don't Work With Nintendo Switch Lite?
The games you can't play without Joy-Con Controllers
Switch Lite, the portable-only version of Nintendo's console, offers a cheaper way of jumping on the Switch train with a focus on handheld play which makes it a true replacement for Nintendo 3DS. However, it's important to remember that, unlike the standard Nintendo Switch or the OLED Model,...
News Fans Have Created Their Own Metroid 64, And It Looks Incredible
What could have been
The Metroid series famously skipped the Nintendo 64 back in the '90s. The "lost game" Metroid 64 was never in development, with Super Metroid director Yoshio Sakamoto saying that he "couldn't imagine" how Samus would move around a 3D environment with the N64 controller. We only ever got to see and play as Samus in the very first...
Review Nintendo Switch Sports (Switch) - Familiar Fun With Friends, But Little More
Wii haven't come far
Note: At the original time of publication, online functionality was not yet live for Nintendo Switch Sports. As it is such a crucial part of the game, we decided not to score this review until we can had sampled the full online experience. Having now done just that, here's our full updated (and scored) review. When Wii Sports...
News Animal Crossing Brewster Coaster Set Has Been Added As A My Nintendo Reward
Get nice and coo-zy with a cup of coffee
The US is once again getting the cutest and coolest additions to the My Nintendo points service. Last time, it was this adorable Kirby shopping bag. Today, it's these wonderful-looking Animal Crossing: New Horizons coasters. This My Nintendo exclusive contains three little coasters, each with our favourite...
Mini Review Waifu Impact (Switch) - Single-Player 'Fortnite With Fan Service', Minus The Fun
Sometimes fan service just isn't enough
When something becomes popular enough, it is bound to attract imitators. Sometimes those imitators will smash as many different genres together to try to capitalise on multiple other games' popularity. In the case of Waifu Impact, the developers took the principles that have made Fortnite a bewildering success...
News Koumajou Remilia: Scarlet Symphony Is The Castlevania You've Been Waiting For
New trailer showcases plenty of gameplay
Publisher CFK has showcased a brand new trailer for the upcoming remaster of Koumajou Remilia: Scarlet Symphony. Originally launched in 2009 for Windows platforms, the game is heavily influenced by Castlevania: Symphony of the Night, but also injects plenty of 'Touhou' bullet-hell style gameplay for good...
Guide Best Nintendo Switch Puzzle Platformers
For a slightly more cerebral platforming experience
The Switch has a lot of platformers, and a lot of puzzle games, and that extends to puzzle platformers. If you're raising your eyebrows and saying, "What are you on about, you can't just combine them like they're ice cream flavours," then stick with us. It's a thing, we promise. Rather than games...
Gallery Take A Look At The Official Pokémon GO Trading Card Game Expansion
Go on, have a nose!
The Pokémon GO expansion for the hugely popular Pokémon Trading Card Game is out this July, and we've listed all of the sets that you'll be able to pick up when the new cards drop. But yesterday, The Pokémon Company gave us a little look at some of the upcoming cards themselves and, as is to be expected with Pokémon cards,...
News Kickstarter DIY Kit Transforms GBA Into Console-Like HDMI System
No soldering required
A new Kickstarter campaign by IntecGaming aims to convert the Game Boy Advance into a console-like experience. Its 'GBA HDMI Kit' has so far raised just over $10,000 USD (with a goal of $49,697) and promises to be highly portable, easy to operate and a fun DIY device. It also comes with built-in Bluetooth receiver, allowing it...
Rumour Super Mario Bros. Film Might Feature Redesigns For Mario & Luigi
It may also include musical numbers
This is Miyamoto. Please understand that the following information from Ollie-san is based on a leak and may not be entirely accurate. Take everything you read here with a huge grain of salt, and please look forward to the release of the Super Mario Bros. film in 2023. Peace, Ninten-dawgs. Thanks, Miyamoto. You...
Guide Where To Buy Min Min Super Smash Bros. amiibo
Available now!
The next amiibo to launch in the Super Smash Bros. series has now arrived, but as fans of these collectable little figures will know, getting ahold of one can be tougher than you'd expect. The Min Min figure, the first amiibo representing one of the fighters from Super Smash Bros. Ultimate's Fighters Pass Volume 2, launched on 29th...
News "No Plans" For Sonic Origins Physical Release Right Now, But Sega Is Aware Of Demand
Gotta beg fast
The release of Sonic Origins is fast approaching, and as excited as many fans are about this upcoming 4-in-1 collection, there's still one question that keeps popping up - will it be getting a physical release? Sega of America's social media manager, Katie Chrzanowski, has touched on this once again in the latest Sonic Official...
Feature What's Your Biggest Nintendo Launch Day Regret?
Regrets, we've had a few
There are few moments more exciting than a console launch, especially for a whole new generation. Objectively speaking it's not the best time for a system - the pricing of everything is at its peak, there won't be many games, and early titles may also struggle to fully show off the technology. Yet the buzz is captivating,...
News River City Saga: Three Kingdoms For Switch Launches This July In The West
Celebrating 35 years of Kunio-kun
Update [Fri 29th Apr, 2022 04:00 BST]: Arc System Works and APlus Games have now confirmed River City Saga: Three Kingdoms will be released here in the west on Switch on 21st July for $29.99 USD (or your regional equivalent). Japan is also receiving a physical version. You can check out the announcement trailer...
News Nintendo Switch Sports Version 1.1.0 Is Now Available, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Online play unlocked
Nintendo Switch Sports is now officially available (at least in some parts of the world), and as usual with a new game nowadays, Nintendo has issued a day one update. In the case of Switch Sports, Version 1.1.0 will unlock online play. Here are the full patch notes, courtesy of Nintendo's Japanese support page: Ver. 1.1.0...
News Nintendo Shares The Basics For Xenoblade Chronicles 3's Battle System
More combat data analysed
Nintendo of Japan is doing a solid job sharing tons of detail for Monolith Soft's upcoming Xenoblade Chronicles 3, and we're lapping up every little bit of detail, especially when it comes to combat. The Xenoblade series is known for having a plethora of systems to dive into, and with each entry, there's only been more and...
News It's Official, Knuckles Is Now A VTuber
Amy has also been teased
One of the ways Sega celebrated 30 years of Sonic the Hedgehog last year was by transforming the blue blur into a VTuber. This was followed by his lovable sidekick Tails receiving the same treatment and now it's Knuckles' time to shine. Yes, that's right - in another official Sonic livestream in Japan, Knuckles has made
News Nintendo Switch Sports Launch Trailer Parties Like It's 2006
Wii see what they did there
Update: Nintendo of America has launched its own equivalent trailer, above. Original Article: The Switch has been in our homes for over five years, but with strong ongoing sales and a potential plan for it to be a relatively long generation, we're still seeing some new strategies from Nintendo to keep fans on board...
Guide Nintendo Switch Sports Miis - How To Play As A Mii
A simple matter of custo-Mii-zation
If you've recently picked up Nintendo Switch Sports — the latest entry in the 'Sports' line that Nintendo began with Wii Sports back in 2006 — you may have wondered where the Miis have gone. I don't like these jazzy new avatars, you may be thinking. I want my chubby little Mii with floating spheres for hands!...
News Deadly Dozen Reloaded Squads Up For A New Summer Landing On Switch
Update: New details, screens, and a delay
Update [Fri 29th Apr, 2022 17:00 GMT] Deadly Dozen Reloaded has stormed its way onto Steam and GOG today, but if you're looking for a Switch release, then you'll need to wait a bit longer. Ziggurat Interactive has announced that its revamped release of this 2001 shooter will now launch on the Nintendo...
News Infinite Links Is The Latest KEMCO RPG Heading To Switch
From developer EXE-CREATE
Ever since the 3DS eShop, in particular, KEMCO has been a prolific publisher on Nintendo's download stores. It's continued this run on Switch, with a varied mix of titles but a particularly heavy focus on RPGs, which is undoubtedly welcome for fans of the genre. The next is now confirmed for the eShop (along with...
News Mind-Bending Puzzle Game 'Superliminal' Bags A Physical Edition
See things from a different perspective
The surreal first-person puzzle game Superliminal from Pillow Castle Games is getting a gorgeous physical release courtesy of Super Rare Games. Initially launched digitally in 2020, we thought Superliminal was a fantastic experience, blending unique puzzle gameplay with a surprisingly powerful underlying...
News Deal In "Fleshly Wares" In Space Warlord Organ Trading Simulator, Out Now On Switch
With a physical release coming later
Strange Scaffold's hit indie title Space Warlord Organ Trading Simulator launched on PC and Xbox via Game Pass last December. However, in a surprise move, the developer has announced that its organ trading sim is out right now on Nintendo Switch. Well, that's the quickest deal we've seen in a while! With a name...
Thursday28th Apr 2022
Guide 85 Must-Have Games You Should Pick Up In The Switch eShop Sale (Europe)
Every 9/10 game in Nintendo's Spring sale
In many parts of Europe we have Spring in full bloom — the smell of cut grass, trees coming back to life, flowers opening up. It's all rather lovely, and of course we can both enjoy nature and play our Switch on the go; we need fresh air but, yikes, those backlogs won't play themselves. To celebrate the...
News These Adorable Animal Crossing Plushies Are Now Available To Order
Update: They're back!
Update (28th April 2022): PlayAsia has managed to give more fans the chance to pick up these adorable Animal Crossing All-Star Collection plushies, with some toys returning for a second batch of pre-orders. If you missed out last time, try your luck again using the links below. Original Article (Tue 8th Feb, 2022 12:00 GMT):...
Round Up The Reviews Are In For Nintendo Switch Sports
Here's what the critics think
This week marks the release of Nintendo Switch Sports - a follow-up to the popular Wii Sports game released in 2006. The latest entry brings together six sports on release and will allow players to enjoy them both locally and online. If you've already been on Nintendo Life today, you've probably already seen our...
News City Builder 'As Far As The Eye' Is A Nomadic Roguelike Take On 'Civilization'
And you can start building today on Switch
Developer Unexpected's reflective, Nomadic take on the city building genre As Far As The Eye launches today on the Switch. Published by Goblinz Publishing, the game's warm colour palette and soothing music might lull you into a false sense of security, as you have to build and maintain a mobile village...
News Nintendo Showcases Quality Of Life Changes For Xenoblade Chronicles 3
Change characters during battles!
Xenoblade Chronicles 3 is just a few months away, after the anticipated RPG was brought forward from its initial September launch to July 29th. With this in mind, Nintendo is starting to lift the lid on Monolith Soft's latest entry to the beloved franchise, giving us glimpses of gameplay and providing n
Review Bugsnax (Switch) - A Charming Idea That Struggles In Execution
To snack or not to snack
Ever since Bugsnax was announced for PlayStation systems back in 2020, the game has grabbed people’s attention like few others. With plenty of merchandise and its catchy theme song, it seemed as though the googly-eyed strawberries were everywhere despite being Sony-exclusive at the time. Now, a year and a half later, the...
News Mario Kart Tour Teases Release Of A Fan-Favourite Track
Update: Dr. Mario and Dr. Luigi join in the Doctor Tour
Update: Nintendo has confirmed that Coconut Mall is indeed coming to Mario Kart Tour with the upcoming Doctor Tour. And, as you'd expect, Dr. Mario and Dr. Luigi will be joining the race, complete with pill karts and flashing tail lights! Well, we can't believe we missed the Dr. Mario hints in...
News The Knight Witch Is A Magical Metrodivania Shmup Coming To Switch Later This Year
There's a new bullet witch in town
What do you do with two of the most popular indie genres? Stick 'em in a cauldron, throw in some cards, mix them together, and voila! The Knight Witch is what appears out of the puff of smoke. Team17 has revealed that this upcoming Metroidvania twin-stick shooter hybrid will be coming to Switch later this year...
Mini Review Arise: A Simple Story (Switch) - An Audiovisual Treat With Emotive, Elegant Storytelling
Arise and shine
Is a platform game a good medium in which to tell a story of agonising tragedy? When the tears fall on the joysticks, is it appropriate to say, “Now, jump from there to there”? It’s hard to see how it wouldn’t be insensitive, after a heart-rending calamity, to chime in, “Chin up! Swing on your grappling hook over that lava...
News Terraria Version 1.4.3 Introduces 'Don't Starve' Crossover, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Out today
A brand new update for the hit pixel sandbox game Terraria launches today, publisher 505 Games and developer Re-Logic has announced, and it's a big one. This update adds a brand new world seed called The Constant, which is inspired by the whimsical, creepy worlds of Don't Starve Together, the multiplayer expansion to the survival game...
News Reggie Fils-Aimé Is A Big Believer In Blockchain And "Play To Own"
Just as long as it makes sense for the player
At last month's SXSW event in Austin, Texas, Reggie Fils-Aimé took to the stage to discuss various aspects of his career, from the start of his tenure at Nintendo to his post-retirement work with Gamestop and Cornell University. While talking about the future of video games and the innovations driving...
News Marble Maid Looks Like Super Monkey Ball, But With Added Naughtiness
It's out today!
We're always on the lookout for games that bear some resemblance to classic Super Monkey Ball titles, eager to recapture some of that nostalgic Gamecube magic. Marble Maid, from publisher eastasiasoft, looks like it might just scratch that itch. Boasting more than 50 unique stages, the game sees you take on the role of a cute maid...
News Nintendo Issues Joy-Con Safety Warning Ahead Of Switch Sports Release
Wear a wrist strap and don't hit the TV
When Wii Sports got released on the Wii in 2006, it made headlines around the globe for encouraging people to get off the couch. The same game was also known for destroying a number of television sets back in the day, and while we would love to move on from that, it seems there's a real chance of it happening...
News Piranha Plants Take Up Residence At Super Nintendo World In Hollywood
Piranha Plant Pipes Up!
Earlier this year, Nintendo announced its intention to open Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios Hollywood, after the roaring success of its debut theme park in Osaka, Japan. It looks like development of the new attraction is coming on nicely, thanks to a recent video taken by theme park enthusiast Ethan Becker (via
News Nintendo Shows Off A Splatoon 3 Weapon That's Both New And Familiar
Meet the Triple Inkstrike!
Just a couple of days ago, Nintendo revealed one of the new weapons for the upcoming Splatoon 3: the delightful Ink Vac. Designed to suck up ink and fire it back to create an explosion of chaos and colour, it's sure to be a hit with fans of the franchise. Now, Nintendo has revealed another new weapon, except this one...
News Castlevania Season 4 Launches On Blu-ray This July
Get the final season of the Netflix animation
Believe it or not but the Castlevania animated series on Netflix actually came to a conclusion last year. It was a 10-part epic following the first three successful seasons of the show. If you would like to be able to revisit the show whenever you want without the assistance of a streaming service, VIZ...
News Capcom Confirms New Digital Event For Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak
"New gameplay info, monsters, and more"
The launch of Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak is inching closer, with the hefty expansion releasing on June 30th, 2022. Capcom is looking to ramp up the hype train for the release with a brand new digital event taking place on May 10th at 7:00 PDT / 15:00 BST, with game director Yoshitake Suzuki taking the...
News Digital Foundry Explores Whether 'Impossible Port' WRC 10 Stays On Track On Switch
"Is it really that bad?"
The Switch is home to a number of fascinating ports, including some considered 'impossible' that nevertheless hold up well on the system - high quality examples include DOOM (2016) and The Witcher 3. There are some games where it's tough to decide whether the port is worth the sacrifices, with one example perhaps being WRC...
Memory Pak The Best And Most Chaotic Way To Play Puyo Puyo Tetris
Pi pi pi pi! PI PIIII
Today, Puyo Puyo Tetris turns five years old. I think that maybe very few people will care about this — it's just Tetris with more colours and annoying characters, really — but for me, Puyo Puyo Tetris was the foundation upon which my current relationship was built. Come back in time with me to 2017, and I'll tell you a...
Japanese Charts eBaseball Powerful Pro 2022 Is A Home Run As Kirby Slips To Third
The Switch family closes in on 25 million
We've got the sales figures from the latest Famitsu Japanese charts, and during the week of 18th - 24th April, Kirby and the Forgotten Land was dethroned by a double-assault from eBaseball Powerful Pro Baseball 2022. The latest entry in the hugely popular eBaseball series smashed the competition to sell a...
Nintendo Download 28th April (North America)
Nintendo Switch Sports! Bugsnax! Parkasaurus!
The latest Nintendo Download update for North America has arrived, and it's bringing new games galore to the eShop in your region. As always, be sure to drop a vote in our poll and comment down below with your potential picks for the week. Enjoy! Nintendo eShop - Highlights: Nintendo Switch Sports...
Video 'Take Courage' From The Next 'It's Kirby Time' Story
Part 2 of the series
A couple of weeks ago, Nintendo dropped a surprise video featuring our favourite pink puffball in an adorable storybook-style tale. Now, the Big N has dropped the second video in the 'It's Kirby Time' series. This episode is called 'Take Courage', and it's about exactly what you think it is — finding a magical fruit that will...
News There'll Be A Playable Demo Of Capcom Fighting Collection At Combo Breaker
The fight begins May 27th
If you want to get your hands on the Capcom Fighting Collection and happen to be located in the US, you might want to head on down to this year's Combo Breaker esports tournament taking place next month. Not only will this upcoming collection have a playable demo at the event, but fans will also be able to claim a free...
Nintendo Download 28th April (Europe)
Nintendo Switch Sports! The Stanley Parable! Unsouled!
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: Cricket 22 The...
News Hoa And Unpacking Among Big Gaming Winners At The Webby Awards
More eShop titles also take prizes home
The Webby Awards have been running for a long time, setup to 'honor the best of the internet'. Its categories are now pretty broad seeing as almost everything is on the internet, so they range from pop culture, to TV and a lot more besides. Quite rightly games are celebrated too, and there were plenty of Indie...
News Pokémon GO Fest 2022 Kicks Off In June
With Shaymin as the star attraction
Niantic has revealed details on this year's Pokémon GO Fest, with 2022's event taking place on Saturday, June 4 and Sunday, June 5. As the company states that the Pokémon Fest is all about friendship and community, it has announced that Shaymin - the gratitude Pokémon - will be the star of the show. Tickets...
Wednesday27th Apr 2022
Random Pixel Artist Reimagines Super Mario Sunshine As A GBA Release
Fun in the sun
Super Mario Sunshine is arguably one of the best 3D Mario games ever released, but have you ever wondered what it might look like if it was ported across to the Game Boy Advance around the same time as its original GameCube release in 2002? If you have, wonder no more - as a pixel artist known as 'huttaburger' on Twitter has...
News Disney Dreamlight Valley Is A Free-To-Play Life-Sim That's Coming To Switch In 2023
Be our guest
Gameloft, the mobile developer founded by Ubisoft's Michel Guillemot that helped to bring Earthworm Jim and Rayman to DSiWare, has unveiled its brand new magical collaboration with Disney. Disney Dreamlight Valley is a cross between a life-sim and adventure game where you can interact with your favourite Disney and Pixar characters to...
Review The Stanley Parable: Ultra Deluxe (Switch) - A Mind-Bending Mess Of Wonderment
The end is never the end is never the end is never
This is the story of a man named Alex. Alex was employed by a company called Nintendo Life, and one of his many duties was to review video games. One day when at his desk Alex heard the news that The Stanley Parable: Ultra Deluxe would be releasing on the Nintendo Switch, the games console which...
News Gorgeous Switch-Bound Metroidvania 'Afterimage' Smashes Kickstarter Goal
By over 600%
Last year, we covered the announcement of the beautiful hand-drawn Metroidvania Afterimage. Created by Shanghai-based developer Aurogon Shanghai (famous for creating the GuJian games — a series of RPGs set in ancient China) released a Kickstarter campaign a few months after revealing their game. And today, the company has announced...
News British Gas Advises Consumers To Turn Off Games Consoles To Save Money
"Vampire devices" strike again
British Gas has ruffled a few feathers today. In a report published by the BBC, the UK's biggest energy company has recommended that households should switch off what the company has dubbed "vampire devices". That's not a switched-on TV showing one of the many Dracula films on repeat, or even your Switch running the...
Gallery Check Out This Stunning Kirby Collection On The Series' 30th Anniversary
Prepare to suck up your envy
Kirby's very first game — Kirby's Dream Land for Game Boy — appeared in Japan on 27th April 1992, which means today marks 30 years since HAL Laboratory's loveable pink marshmallow first sucked up our hearts. With the release of the marvellous Kirby and the Forgotten Land, the little guy hasn't been short of...
News Masahiro Sakurai Celebrates Kirby's 30th Birthday On Social Media
It's been 30 years since Dream Land
Today is a very important day in the history of the Kirby series. 30 years ago in Japan on 27th April 1992, the pink puff started out in his very first adventure - Kirby's Dream Land on the original Game Boy. The creator of Kirby was actually Super Smash Bros. director Masahiro Sakurai, who at the time, worked at...
News Reggie Fils-Aimé Talks Re-Evaluating His Life After Iwata's Death
Watch the full SXSW talk here
Reggie Fils-Aimé - the famed ex-President of Nintendo of America - is currently working to promote his upcoming book, Disrupting the Game: From the Bronx to the Top of Nintendo. Last month, Reggie took to the stage at South by Southwest (SXSW) in Austin, Texas to discuss his upbringing, his time at Nintendo, and the...
News 'Aka' Is A "Small, Open-World" Adventure Game With Wholesome Studio Ghibli Vibes
Are you turning red?
Red pandas are all the rage at the moment, it seems, as developer Cosmic Gatto — a professional animator who has worked with DreamWorks Studio animator — has unveiled Aka, an open-world game where you are looking to find "inner peace". You play as Aka, a retired red panda soldier who has decided to settle on a small island...
News Limited Run Games Releasing SNES Cartridge For Side-Scrolling RPG 'Dragon View'
It's worth a look
We have another beautiful-looking Limited Run Games release for you today — or in this case, a rerelease. The video game distributor has announced a brand new retro release for the SNES side-scrolling action RPG Dragon View. Limited Run revealed the rerelease of this cult classic yesterday, complete with a green SNES cartridge:...
News Legend Of Mana: The Teardrop Crystal Anime Launches This Year, Here's A First Look
Celebrating 30 years of Seiken Densetsu
Square Enix is teaming up with Warner Bros. Japan to release Legend of Mana: The Teardrop Crystal - a new television anime based on Square Enix's Legend of Mana action RPG video game. The show will air at some point in 2022. As part of this announcement, Square Enix and WB have released the key visual for the...
Round Up The Internet Celebrates Kirby's 30th Anniversary
They grow up so fast...
It's official, folks: the Kirby franchise is now 30 years old - can you believe it? When HAL Laboratory's debut title in the series - Kirby's Dream Land - launched on April 27th, 1992, we doubt that anyone truly believed the little pink blob would go on to be one of the most widely recognised and celebrated figures in the...
News Mothmen 1966 Is A Pulp Mystery With 8-Bit Home Computer Graphics
Coming to Switch this July
Publisher Chorus Worldwide has announced Mothmen 1966, a visual novel that features classic 8-bit home computer style visuals to tell a tale inspired by mid-20th century pulp fiction. It will launch on Switch on July 14th at a price of $8.99 / €7.99 / £6.79. Developed by LCB Game Studio, the game will be the first in a...
News Namco's Yokai Dochuki, Renamed 'Shadowland', Is The Next Arcade Archives Game On Switch
A platformer to close out Namco month
We're getting another Arcade Archives release on Switch tomorrow, as the Japan-only platformer Yokai Dochuki is the next game to launch in the series, but with a slightly different name in the West, however — Shadowland. Originally released in arcades in 1987, the game sees you platforming through jigoku...
News Next Level Games Is Seeking New Talent For Future Nintendo Projects
"We're hiring"
Ahead of the release of Mario Strikers: Battle League this June on the Switch, Canadian-based developer Next Level Games has put out the call for new team members. In a rare social media update, it's mentioned how it's currently seeking Performance Engineers and Tools Engineers. If you head on over to its official website, you'll...
News Two More Legendary Street Fighters Drop Into Fortnite
Blanka and Sakura are ready for battle
Following on from Ryu and Chun-Li, and Cammy and Guile, the free-to-play battle royale game Fortnite has now added another two Street Fighter characters. This time around we've got the World Warriors Blanka and Sakura - appearing in a new special cup. It's all to celebrate 35 years of Street Fighter. These...
News Hulu Video Streaming Is Now Available On Nintendo Switch In Japan
Download it today
There have been calls for more streaming services to be made available on the Nintendo Switch, and it seems Japan has got a new one today. It's the American subscription platform Hulu and can be downloaded for free right now if you're located in this region. It was previously released in North America on the Switch eShop back in...
Video A Look Back On The Switch's First Year Of Life
Felix reveals how the Switch won him over
It's still hard to believe that the Switch has now been in our lives for over 5 years. Granted, there were about 2 years there that many of us would probably rather forget thanks to the "Virus That Shall Not Be Named", but to think that Nintendo's latest console came out in 2017 and we're now barrelling...
Tuesday26th Apr 2022
Rumour 18+ Super Mario LEGO Set Looks To Be The Biggest Yet
Set to contain over 2800 pieces
The Super Mario range for LEGO has been coming on leaps and bounds over the past couple of years, with sets bringing in characters and items from classic Super Mario titles and Luigi's Mansion, alongside a brand new Peach's Castle expansion set to launch in August 2022. If an online listing is to be believed,...
News Nintendo Shares Advice For Those Suffering Switch Battery Issues
Pretty simple, really
In recent months some Switch owners (notably with relatively new OLED models) have been highlighting issues with their system's battery. An example of the problem would be the battery draining rapidly overnight when the console's in sleep mode, or potentially having less stamina than normal during gameplay. Nintendo's official...
Random Of Course "This Is Miyamoto" Has Become A Meme
Here are some of our favourites
We're sure the delay of the Super Mario animated movie has sent shockwaves around the world. Originally on course for a 22nd December release, the film — starring Chris Pratt as the Italian plumber — has been pushed back to April 2023. In the early hours of the morning (for many of us!), Shigeru Miyamoto and...
News Check Out The New Trailer For Zelda-Meets-Animal Crossing Game, Lonesome Village
For fans of Moonlighter and Littlewood
After a strange calamity wipes out Lonesome Village, the townspeople enlist the help of Wes, the coyote, to help them rebuild. You'll have to rescue each townsperson from the perilous dungeons, escort them home, and then help them restore civilisation by fishing, gardening, decorating, and exploring — imagine...
News Someone Is Already Playing Nintendo Switch Sports, And It's Not Even Out Yet
"Nintendo please, spare me your wrath"
It seems every Switch release is leaked in some way or form nowadays, and with this in mind, it's happened again (well, kind of...) - this time with Nintendo Switch Sports. Although it's not due out until later this week, one lucky fan known as "i_can_hear_the_world" on Reddit, has taken to the Nintendo Switch...
Mini Review Dungeons Of Dreadrock (Switch) - A Neat Puzzle-Crawler With Zelda: Minish Cap Style
Dread it, run from it...
Dungeons of Dreadrock is a simple little game centering around the efforts of an adventurous girl to save her brother from sacrificing himself in a haunted dungeon. He’s been taken down a hundred floors crawling with goblins, spiders, traps, and other awful things, and you’ll need to overcome it all if you wish to save...
News The Super Mario Movie Has Been Delayed Until April 2023
Miyamoto says it'll be "worth the wait"
The Super Mario animated movie starring Chris Pratt was scheduled to arrive later this year, but it seems plans have now officially changed. Nintendo's very own Shigeru Miyamoto has once again hi-jacked the company's Twitter account to deliver the news. The movie will now jump from 21st December 2022 to April...
News Switch Versions Of Sonic 1 And 2 Are Safe As SEGA Plans To Delist Classic Games
Update: PS3, PS Now, Xbox 360, and Steam affected
Update: Sega Japan has provided an update on which rereleases of classic Sonic games we can expect to vanish on 20th May. So far, only ten have been confirmed, and none of them are on Switch hardware. So you still have time to pick up those 3DS versions of Sonic 1 and 2! Here are the ten games that...
News Pokémon Developer Game Freak Introduces Optional Four Day Working Week
Primarily catered to those dealing with childcare / nursing care
Game Freak is a development studio extremely well known to Nintendo fans, with Pocket Card Jockey on 3DS being a particular standout. Yes, ok, there's also all of those hugely successful Pokémon games, too. It's a company with an important place in the industry, then, and it's also...
News Nintendo Opens New Sign Up Page For Pokémon Scarlet And Violet News
Register to get pre-order details, product news and more
Pokémon Scarlet and Violet will be arriving on the Nintendo Switch later this year, and it seems trainers have still got a lot to learn. If you are keen to get the latest information about this upcoming generation as soon as the latest updates are released, you might want to visit this new...
News Ubisoft Shuts Down Online Functionality For A Bunch Of Older Games
Are you still playing any of these?
Publisher Ubisoft has announced that it has shut down online multiplayer functionality for a bunch of its older games, many of which can be found on the Wii and Wii U. You can view Ubisoft's full announcement here. Naturally, this means that you'll no longer be able to play online, however the move also extends...
News Nintendo To Launch Huge 'Spring Into Action' eShop Sale This Thursday (Europe)
Update: Nintendo highlights some key discounts
Update: Wed 27th Apr, 2022 15:00 BST: Nintendo has highlighted some of the key discounts you can expect to see when the "Spring Into Action" eShop sale launches. Perhaps most notable is the Bayonetta/Bayonetta 2 bundle which has been discounted down by 33%, which has not been seen before now. Nintendo...
News Capcom Slashes Prices Of Games On 3DS & Switch eShop For Golden Week (North America)
Up to 70% off on Switch, and 90% on 3DS!
We love a good sale, and this week, it's Capcom delivering the goods. As Golden Week — a week in Japan where four national holidays occur between 29th April and 3rd May — approaches, many Japanese developers reduce the prices of their games in order to celebrate the break. Well, how else are you going to...
News Sonic The Hedgehog 2 Movie Nears $300 Million At International Box Office
Set to surpass the original movie
It's safe to say the second movie outing for Sonic the Hedgehog has been a huge success for SEGA and Paramount Pictures. According to a box office update via Deadline, Sonic the Hedgehog 2 has almost reached $300 million in global earnings. In comparison, the original banked $319.7 million worldwide, which means...
News Baldo: The Guardian Owls Gets A Brand New Adventure In Free Update Today
Titled 'The Three Fairies'
Beautiful Stuido Ghibli-esque Baldo: The Guardian Owls is getting some brand new content today. In a free update, announced by developer Naps Team, the colourful RPG will be getting a brand new adventure that will take roughly ten hours to beat. Called 'The Three Fairies', the already-lengthy game will also be getting a...
Poll What's The Best Star Fox Game?
Okay, what's the SECOND best Star Fox game, then?
You hear that? That is the sound of a 25-year-old 64-bit Arwing firing up its turbo boosters as Lylat Wars fast approaches its quarter-century. (Yes, Lylat Wars -- look it up, kids.) To say that the Star Fox franchise never got better than its first sequel isn't too controversial these days. The...
News It's Official, Pokémon GO Is Getting A Mega Update For Mega Evolutions
Out in Australia and New Zealand now
After weeks of rumours and a little tease from Niantic itself yesterday, the company has announced that the oft-criticised Mega Evolution system in Pokémon GO is finally being revamped. The flashy teaser above hints at more effortless ways to use Mega Evolution on your Pokémon. There's also a silhouetted 'mon...
News Pokémon Legends: Arceus Is Getting A Web Anime Series This May
Teased back on Pokémon Day
The Pokemon Company has announced an air date for their upcoming anime web series based on the recent game Pokemon Legends: Arceus. Originally announced as part of the company's Pokémon Day celebrations, the series will be airing on Pokémon TV and the Official Pokémon YouTube channel. You'd be forgiven if many of the...
Feature 'AI: The Somnium Files - nirvanA Initiative' Director Talks New Gameplay Features
We delve into the Somnium of Akira Okada
As we approach the summer release of AI: The Somnium Files - nirvanA Initiative, we've been introduced to a new protagonist, new gameplay elements, and a brand new mystery. The blend of character interaction and unusual detective elements from the predecessor look like they'll be amped up to eleven in the...
News Cozy Grove 'New Neighbears' DLC Adds Four New Bears For Your Neighbearhood
Bears repeating
Cozy Grove, the sedate 15-minutes-a-day bear-helping life sim game, is getting brand new paid downloadable content called "New Neighbears". It adds a bunch of new content, additional closet space, and most importantly, four new characters — Ben, Archie, Lillian, and Beatrice — each with their own storylines to follow. Here's the...
News Sam & Max: Beyond Time And Space Gets Demo And Physical Release
Special edition has a DVD and Mini CD... ask your parents
The Switch has a few excellent point-and-click adventure games, including very decent updated versions of Telltale Sam & Max games that previously graced the Wii. With enhanced visuals, decent control schemes and plenty of wacky humour they're certainly worth checking out. The most...
Poll Will You Play Splatoon 2's DLC Now That It's Included In Switch Online's Expansion Pack?
Go on, tell us!
Nintendo dropped some new info for Splatoon 3 last week and also locked in a release date for the upcoming Switch title. One other thing it's done is add the Octo Expansion DLC for Splatoon 2 to its Switch Online Expansion Pack pass. This DLC joins the Mario Kart 8 Course Booster Pass, the
News Bear And Breakfast's New Video Shows Off The Game's Management And Decoration Mechanics
Bearcon and Bearggs
If you're a fan of extremely cute story-led management adventure games, you'll likely have Bear and Breakfast on your radar — you play as the titular bear, Hank, running the titular "and breakfast", which is short for "bed and breakfast", which is a type of cosy hotel that offers a bed, plus food. In this new gameplay video,...
News Splatoon 3's New Weapon Lets You Suck Up Paint And Fire It Back At Enemies
The Ink Vac ensures that you won't suck
Splatoon 3 is in the process of being primed for its 9th September release date, and Nintendo has finally started shedding more light on what we can expect from the upcoming paint-based shooter. Nintendo UK, specifically, gave us a glimpse at a brand new weapon being introduced to the Inklings and Octolings'...
News Here Are The Winners Of The 2022 Pokémon Europe International Championships
On the way to becoming real life Pokémon Masters
The 2022 Pokémon Europe International Championships took place this weekend. The tournament brought many Pokémon fans to Frankfurt, Germany for the very first International Championships of the 2022 season. If you're not in the know, the Championships pit players against each other in various...
News Pikmin Bloom Is Adding Weekly Challenges With Step Goals
Time to get walking
Pikmin Bloom may not have the same userbase and profile as Pokémon Go, but Niantic's take on the franchise is nevertheless a rather pleasant AR experience. In our Pikmin Bloom review we praised its laidback approach and its healthy, feelgood vibe. It seems that Niantic is eager to keep the app progressing, too. As reported by...
News Nintendo Australia Finally Adds Search Functionality To Its Web Store
It's been MIA for quite a while
It seems almost unthinkable for a major website to leave out one of the most vital methods of site navigation in 2022. Yet after launching digital games on its online web store in December 2021, Nintendo Australia neglected to allow users to search for specific games. That means for a good four months or so, users...
News Dandy & Randy DX Promises Retro Adventure Puzzling, Out This Week
Lots of collectibles, not many Bits
Ratalaika Games keeps busy with budget releases on the Switch eShop, and the next on the way is from Brazilian developer Asterstic Game Studio. Dandy & Randy DX arrives this week on 29th April priced at $6.99USD / €6,99, and promises top-down adventure puzzling with a retro vibe. As you can see in the...
Monday25th Apr 2022
Guide Best Nintendo Franchises
Nintendo's biggest franchises, ranked
Nintendo has a large collection of franchises under its sizeable IP belt — a portfolio of beloved video game series that many a rival company gazes upon with envy. Super Mario, The Legend of Zelda, Pokémon, Animal Crossing, Metroid — just some of the marquee Nintendo franchises that gamers love to bits —...
Review Pocky & Rocky Reshrined (Switch) - A Thrilling New Interpretation Of A SNES Classic
Rise and shrine
Note: This review is based on the Japanese release — the game launches in North America and Europe on 24th June 2022. Pocky & Rocky, a Super Nintendo top-down run-and-gun, was developer Natsume’s gold standard, fondly remembered for its taut arcade action, adventurous stage design, and beautiful visuals. Where Tengo...
News Chained Echoes Lets You Pilot Mechs In A World Of Dragons, And It's Coming To Switch This Year
A chain to the past
The gorgeous pixel 16-bit RPG Chained Echoes finally has a release window! Developed by Matthias Linda and published by Deck13, who was responsible for bringing us the fantastic action RPG CrossCode, the game more than doubled its Kickstarter goal back in 2019, and one of the stretch goals included
News Metal Gear Solid: Snake Eater 3D Physical Prices Jump As eShop Closure Looms
Game still 'temporarily' unavailable to download due to license issues
Hideo Kojima games not only feature the creator's name a few hundred times, they're also well known for being loaded with licensed content. This can be in the form of iconic music or even video clips to tie games into real history, a clever bit of storytelling often deployed in...
News Digital Foundry Reiterates That, No, Breath Of The Wild 2 Is "Not Too Big For Switch"
No need to save the rupees for a successor yet
Those good ol' Switch 'Pro' rumours have been back in force since The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild 2's delay a few weeks ago. And with the new footage that dropped alongside news of the delay, so too did discussions around just how good it looked. In their weekly discussion, the team over at...
Rumour Ubisoft Being Eyed Up For A Potential Takeover
Another big company could be acquired
It feels like every single month there's news of a new video game company acquisition. This year alone, we've seen Microsoft absorb Activision Blizzard, Sony buy former-Halo developer Bungie, Take-Two acquire the keys to Farmville developer,
News Kirby And The Forgotten Land Claims Third In March NPD Results
Triangle Strategy misses top 10
The NPD results, which cover game sales in the US along with a lot of other data, are now emerging for March. Nintendo published or distributed two notable titles last month, and their results were mixed. Though the full public data isn't due until 26th April, Axios writer Stephen Totilo has shared the non-mobile...
News Disney's Upcoming Free-To-Play Switch Racer Reveals A Second Jungle Book Racer
They wanna be like Baloo
Upcoming free-to-play racer Disney Speedstorm has revealed a brand new character today and, given its choice, it looks like Disney thought Baloo needed a friend. Mowgli — the young protagonist from the 1967 animated feature The Jungle Book — will join his big bear friend on the racetrack when the game hits Switch later...
Random This Stunning Final Fantasy VI 'Terra Magitek Armour' Statue Costs A Small Fortune
How much gil!?
Final Fantasy VI merchandise has up jumping out of our seats in excitement. The much-beloved sixth entry in the legendary Final Fantasy series — which celebrates its 35th anniversary this year — rarely gets much attention from Square Enix. That's despite a successful PC and mobile remaster earlier this year as part of the
News It Sounds Like Pokémon GO's Mega Evolution System Is Being Revamped
Update: Mega Legendary Raids incoming
Update [Mon 25th Apr, 2022 16:45 BST] Earlier today, the official Pokémon GO Twitter account tweeted a brief clip of the Mega Evolution symbol transforming from its monochrome look to something much more colourful and in-keeping with the main game's Mega symbol. Fans have been speculating what will happen to...
News 'Playnote Studio' Is A Brilliant DSi Flipnote Studio App For Playdate
Update incoming "to address a couple of crashes and minor UX issues"
Lovers of portable gaming and cool gadgets will no doubt have seen the reviews of Playdate go live last week. Panic's cute throwback console is a celebration of simpler gaming times and we were lucky enough to get our hands on one early — we found it to be a delightful little...
News New Trailer Highlights Nintendo Switch Sports As Part Of Fitness Regime
Along with try-hard online play
When the Wii was launched alongside its iconic bundled game Wii Sports (apart from in Japan, where it was sold separately), trailers showed games of all ages and types getting off their butts and swinging a remote around. The Switch was able to recapture that a little in this generation, with Ring Fit Adventure...
Video Let's Dissect The New Splatoon 3 Trailer
Alex stirs the paint pot
After months of relative quiet, we finally found out when we would get to paint the town in Splatoon 3. On 9th September, the third entry in the ink-based shooter will be splatting onto the Switch. Before this, we'd only got a few glimpses of the Inklings and Octolings' upcoming sequel — only finding out in February about...
News Raven's Hike Aims To Get You Hooked With Budget Puzzle Platforming
Arrives this week on the eShop
With the eShop having 30+ new games most weeks, it can be a pricey business if you're picking up titles regularly. We do get budget games to look at, too, and this week's eShop update (28th April) will bring Raven's Hike at $3.99USD (with regional variations, of course). Its hook is 'no jumping, no walking', as you...
UK Charts Kirby Crashes Out Of The Top Ten As LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga Retains Top Spot
No need to use the Force
It's a familiar story with this week's UK chart; LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga is still sitting comfortably at the top, and given that it's set records to become the biggest LEGO game launch ever, we're not surprised. The Nintendo Switch version is also the best-selling version of the lot, making up 29% of the total...
Video Wii Sports - What Makes It Iconic?
The legacy of a lovely family game
Wii Sports has a heck of a legacy behind it. Packaged with the Wii console at launch, it's the best-selling single-platform game of all time, as well as the fourth best-selling game ever, behind only Tetris, Gran Theft Auto V, and Minecraft. Wrap your head around that. It's no surprise, really. Being included with...
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