News Hideki Kamiya: Nintendo Hasn't Ever Asked Platinum To Cover Up Bayonetta
Kamiya responds to "Naive Angel Mode" speculation
News Camelot Appears To Have Updated Its Official Website With Golden Sun Artwork
The forgotten series remembered
Random Up Or Down The Stairs? Super Mario Illusion Confuses The Internet
Level-up or level-down?
Review Coromon (Switch) - A Charming Pokémon-Style Quest To Catch All Of 'Em
That's the line, right?
News - 2022, Week 29
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...
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