Guide Best Nintendo Switch Detective Games
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Your guide to the Switch remake (and the SNES original)
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News - November, 2023
Thursday30th Nov 2023
Deals Get Discounted eShop Credit And Switch Games In Nintendo Life's Black Friday Sale
Update: Sale ends today!
Update: Our sale on eShop credit, digital games and more comes to an end today! Make sure to throw anything you wanted in your basket now to unlock those savings! Original Article: It's Black Friday season, which means there are all sorts of tasty discounts to be found on products like Switch consoles, games and more...
News 'Atari 50' Is Getting More Games Via Free Updates, 12 Dropping Next Week
More prototypes, homebrew, and official 2600 games incoming
Atari has announced that the stupendous compilation Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration will be getting even more games via several free content updates. The first of these is launching next week on December 5th, 2023, and will bring 12 Atari 2600 titles to the collection, comprised of...
Guide Best Nintendo Pinball Games
Play 'ball
We enjoy a little flippin' and tiltin' around these parts and November 30th, 2023 marks the 30th anniversary of HAL Laboratory's Game Boy Kirby spin-off, Kirby's Pinball Land. It was the developer's third pinball game for a Nintendo system following fellow Game Boy title Revenge of the 'Gator and the NES port of Rollerball, and its engine...
Random Super Mario RPG Dev Shares Scrapped Sketch Proposals For SNES Original
Featuring Three Musketeers concept art
We're all having fun with Super Mario RPG on Switch, right? The return of this SNES classic has brought smiles to our faces with constant reminders of Nintendo at its weirdest, but, according to one Square developer who worked on the original title, it was almost a whole lot weirder. In 1994, Jiro Mifune had...
News Splatoon 3 Version 6.0.0 Is Out Now, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Chill Season arrives
Update: Splatoon 3 Version 6.0.0 is now officially live, so make sure your own copy is up to date before your next session. Splatoon 3's updates just keep on coming, with the next one due out this week either today or tomorrow, depending on your location. This next update brings in the new Chill Season 2023 which includes 2...
News Xbox Reiterates Interest In Bringing Game Pass To "Every Screen" Including Nintendo Platforms
"It's a bit of a change of strategy"
Microsoft and Xbox have mentioned on a number of occasions how they want to make gaming more accessible than ever before, and during a recent appearance at the Wells Fargo TMT Summit earlier this week, Xbox CFO Tim Stuart reiterated this. While he admits it's a "bit of a change of strategy" compared to Xbox's...
News Cute Cat RPG 'Cattails: Wildwood Story' Snuggles Onto Switch Today
Good mews!
Back in the days before the Switch eShop was awash with cat-based indie games, there was Cattails. This feline RPG — where you play as an actual cat, we might add — provided us with a good way to while away the hours back in 2018 and we went on to reward it an 8/10 in our review. Well, the cat's out the bag now, as its sequel,...
Guide Splatoon 3: Chill Season 2023 - Every New Weapon, Stage, Feature
Chill out, squid
Drizzle Season is coming to an end in Splatoon 3 and that means that it is once again time to get chilly. Chill Season 2023 kicks off on 1st December and it is set to bring a whole new batch of weapons, stages and gear to the Splatlands. This isn't quite the feature-rich update that we have seen from previous seasons, but there is...
Nintendo Download 30th November (North America)
Batman! Trip World! A Highland Song!
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: Batman: Arkham Trilogy (WB Games, 1st...
News Fae Farm's First Major Content Update Lands In December, And It's Free
Welcome to the Coasts of Croakia
Phoenix Labs has announced that the first major content update for Fae Farm will land on December 14th, 2023, and it'll be completely free. Coasts of Croakia will feature an entirely new "mysterious land" to explore, with new characters to interact with, quests to embark upon, and an "exciting new gameplay...
Japanese Charts Super Mario RPG Slips Into Third As Wonder Jumps Ahead
But neither can grab the top spot
The latest Japanese charts are in courtesy of Famitsu (via Gematsu) and it has been yet another strong week for Switch, with nine out of the top ten coming from Nintendo's hybrid console. Super Mario Bros. Wonder and Super Mario RPG continue to be big hitters, landing in second and third place this time around with...
News Atari Reiterates Firm's Focus On Retro, Isn't Looking To Compete With Nintendo
'What can we do better than anyone else in the world?'
After years of meandering messages and threats of bankruptcies, Atari SA looks to be finally turning the corner with a renewed focus on retro. If this wasn't clear enough with the launch of the magnificent Atari 50 compilation in 2022 and the recent release of the emulation-based Atari 2600+...
Random Zelda Fan Creates An Explosive Godzilla Movie In Tears Of The Kingdom
Godzelda
Back when The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom was first released in May of this year, near enough any Ultrahand build was impressive in our eyes. Jets, mechs, musical instruments, basically anything more than four wheels stuck on a plank of wood and we were sold. But in the six months since, our tastes have matured. You can't just...
News Dimps Arcade Fighter 'The Rumble Fish' Scores An Enhanced Switch Release
Returning with new features next month
Following on from The Rumble Fish 2, 3goo and Dimps Corporation have now announced they're bringing The Rumble Fish+ to the Nintendo Switch next month on 20th December. This 2004 fighting game will return with new features including online player-versus-player action and rollback netcode as well as a training...
News Meet The Bosses Of 'Penny's Big Breakaway' In Gorgeous Animated Trailer
Coming "early 2024"
Penny's Big Breakaway — the chaotic, kinetic 3D platformer from Sonic Mania lead Christian Whitehead's new studio — has delivered a brand new animated trailer. The game is due to launch next year on Switch and other platforms, and ahead of its launch, this new trailer debuted during the PC Gaming Show: Most Wanted 2023...
News Digital Eclipse's Next 'Gold Master Series' Release Will Be Revealed Next Month
Tune in to Day of the Devs
So this one initially slipped through the net, but Digital Eclipse is currently gearing up to announce the next entry in its Gold Master Series. The developer, which was recently acquired by Atari, will reveal its follow-up to The Making of Karateka at Day of the Devs: The Game Awards Edition 2023 on December 7th. The...
News Minecraft Legends Gets Its "Biggest Update" Ever, Adds New Allies & Enemies
As well as a "Fearless Froggy" mount
The Minecraft action-strategy game Minecraft Legends this week just got its "biggest update" ever with the introduction of a bunch of new units. Some are friendly and some are not so nice, and the good news is this update is completely free. Some of the new allies include The Witch (with their Cauldron at your...
Guide Splatoon 3: Walkthrough - Collectibles, Secrets, Season Breakdown Guide
Woomy for more?
Booyah! Welcome to our Splatoon 3 Full Walkthrough Guide hub! This Splatoon 3 Walkthrough — which includes Tips and Tricks, complete Weapons and Stages Lists, Splatfest detai
Wednesday29th Nov 2023
News Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Has Been Updated To Version 3.0.1, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Download it now!
After the massive final content update for Mario Kart 8 Deluxe earlier this month in the form of 'Wave 6' of the Booster Course Pass, Nintendo has now released Version 3.0.1. This is a much smaller update that addresses multiple issues which were likely introduced in Version 3.0.0. Here's the full rundown, courtesy of Nintendo's...
News Capcom Ending Monster Hunter Rise "Collab DLC" In January 2024
Grab this select content before it's gone
As we get closer to the Monster Hunter 20th anniversary celebrations, Capcom has announced the "end of collab DLC" content for Monster Hunter Rise. This means you need to download this free content before 21st January 2024 to "keep using it as normal". After this date, it will no longer be available. This...
Review Football Manager 2024 Touch (Switch) - An Impressive Sim With Some Real Pep
Not quite Ten Hag out of Ten though
Football Manager is an obsession for a rather large demographic each year, the sort of game that is nibbling away at the back of your mind when you're supposed to work, do taxes, or just be a grown-up. For some of us the obsession dates back to its Championship Manager days in the early/mid-1990s, and the core of...
News F-Zero 99 Update Version 1.1.0 Is Now Live, Adds "Classic Race" Mode & More
Lucky Ranks gameplay, too
Update [Wed 29th Nov, 2023 01:45 GMT]: Nintendo's latest patch for F-Zero 99 is now officially live on the Switch. The full patch notes have been shared on the official support page. This update (Version 1.1.0) adds the new "Classic Race" mode, Lucky Ranks, new backdrops, and Nintendo has also made various other...
News 'FrostyFest' Is Returning To Splatoon 3 With A Festive Splatfest And Free Gear
"Stay tuned for deets on this special Splatfest!"
There's no hanging around between events in Splatoon 3. With this year's Splatoween out of the way, things are taking a festive turn as it has been announced that FrostyFest will be making a comeback in the upcoming Chill Season 2023. This event last popped up for the "Fam vs. Friend" Splatfest in...
Guide Pokémon Nintendo Switch Games
Every Pokémon game for Nintendo Switch
The Pokémon franchise began way back in 1996 on Nintendo's Game Boy and sparked a catch 'em all craze that soon engulfed the entire planet. These days the Pocket Monster-collecting-and-battling series series is as strong as ever, with mobile sensation Pokémon GO still attracting a huge number of players,...
Video 12 Exciting New Games Coming To Nintendo Switch In December 2023
Dragon Quest! Batman! Pokémon DLC!
Well, geez, we're less than a month away from Christmas and the holiday season, and we're just over a month away from 2024. Guess it's time to look at the final month of 2023 and see what games are coming to the Switch. This is by no means a definitive list of games coming to Nintendo Switch in December 2023, but...
Round Up Everything Announced At The Level-5 Vision 2023 November Showcase
Release windows for Inazuma, Fantasy Life, Layton and more
Level-5 is back with its second-ever Vision Showcase, providing more information on each of its five upcoming games that will be heading our way over the next few years. The games were the same that we saw in the studio's March showcase, though the focus this time around was to provide...
News Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time Will Bloom Onto Switch In Summer 2024
New trailer shows even more gameplay
Featured in today's Level-5 Vision Showcase, we got another look at Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time and a release window of summer 2024. This long-awaited sequel to the 3DS classic, Fantasy Life, looks to contain all of the same features that we loved so much about the former game — life sim-meets-RPG...
News 'Star Racer' Is A Rad Mix Of F-Zero And Star Fox, With Music From Banjo Composer
Switch version is a Kickstarter stretch goal
Hoo boy, strap yourselves in for this one folks, because it looks like a doozy. Developer Whatnot Games has revealed Star Racer, a retro sci-fi racing game that takes inspiration from F-Zero and Star Fox. If that's not all, it also boasts the musical talent of Grant Kirkhope, famous for his work on...
News Beyond Good & Evil 20th Anniversary Edition Officially Announced
More news coming in 'early 2024'
Update [Wed 29th Nov, 2023 15:15 GMT]: Well, that didn't last long, did it? After Beyond Good and Evil 20th Anniversary Edition was accidentally listed on the Microsoft Store and briefly made available to Ubisoft+ subscribers, Ubisoft itself has now confirmed that it is indeed the real deal (shock). In a post on X...
News Level-5's Detective RPG 'Decapolice' Delayed To 2024, Not 2025
Some deduction was needed on the release date
If you were watching today's Level-5 Showcase and were hoping for a lot of news on the incredible-looking detective RPG DECAPOLICE, you may have come away a little bit disappointed. Originally slated for a 2023 release, Level-5 today announced that it will be taking "a bit more time" to work on the...
News Sonic Superstars' Sales Were 'Slightly Weaker' Than Sega Had Anticipated
Firm hopes it will eventually match Frontiers' sales
Sega Sammy has released its financial results for FY2024 Q2, confirming that sales for Sonic Superstars, released earlier this year on October 17th, 2023, were "slightly weaker" than the firm had anticipated (thanks, VGC). Despite this, Sega remains confident in the title, emphas
News Huge Among Us Crossover Update Celebrates Multiple Indies Including Undertale & Celeste
"Y'all are gonna freak out"
Update [Wed 29th Nov, 2023 06:35 GMT]: This absolutely massive Among Us collaboration has now been officially revealed and as part of its "biggest Cosmicube yet" there are crossovers with the following games: Untitled Goose Game, Undertale, Crypt of the NecroDancer, Celeste, Behemoth (Castle Crashers and Alien...
News Shadow Sneaks Into View In 'Sonic The Hedgehog 3' Image Tease
Off and running, apparently
Paramount Pictures has released a sneak peek at Shadow in the upcoming Sonic the Hedgehog 3 movie, scheduled to release on December 20th, 2024. Granted, we don't get to see much (they just had to cut off his head), but what we can see confirms that the character looks to be a pretty darn faithful recreation of the...
News Professor Layton And The New World Of Steam Is Now Set To Release In 2025
Hold onto your hats
Despite having been revealed in the February Nintendo Direct earlier this year, it looks like we are going to have to wait a while before we get our hands on Professor Layton and the New World of Steam as Level-5 has today revealed that the title is now scheduled to release in 2025. Featuring in today's Vision Showcase, the...
News The Legend Of Legacy HD Remastered Brings Cult 3DS RPG To Switch Next March
"Discover the story of a lost land"
Do you need another JRPG in your life at the beginning of next year? Well NIS America is delivering one in the form of The Legend of Legacy HD Remastered, which is a rerelease of a 3DS cult classic. The unique turn-based RPG will launch on Switch (and other platforms) on 22nd March 2024 in both North America and...
News Megaton Musashi: Wired Gets New 2024 Release Date
Coming worldwide 25th April
The newest entry in Level-5's popular multimedia mecha series, Megaton Musashi: Wired will no longer be launching in 2023 — no surprise, really, given that we're almost in December! However, we don't have to wait too long. During today's Level-5 Showcase, the developer announced that the upcoming mecha action RPG will...
Exclusive TEVI Reveals 4 Boss Fights With Blistering Bullet-Hell Trailer
Rabi-Ribi fans apply here
Blending Metroidvania and bullet-hell mechanics, TEVI is inching ever closer to its Switch launch on November 30th, 2023. To mark the occasion, we can exclusively reveal a brand new trailer that showcases 4 key boss battles from developer CreSpirit's (Rabi-Ribi) latest project. It's a solid demonstration of the characters...
News Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road Kicks Off Switch Beta Testing In March 2024
He shoots, he scores
After a number of delays and enough title changes to fill an 11-man roster, Level-5 has today finally revealed that Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road will be bringing the football RPG series to Switch in 2024. The game's beta testing phase will kick off in March, with a full release planned for later in the year The release date was...
News Monkey Island-Inspired 'Lil' Guardsman' Gets A Bunch Of New Info
Welcome to The Sprawl
Developer Hilltop Studios has revealed a whole bunch of new information about its upcoming adventure game Lil' Guardsman in an extended blog post titled 'Visitor's Guide to The Sprawl'. Launching on Switch in "the coming months" (specific date currently unknown), Lil' Guardsman contains gameplay inspired by Papers, Please in a...
Tuesday28th Nov 2023
Review The Last Faith (Switch) - A Moody, If Stuttery, Blasphemous-Style Soulslike
Cutting open some Cold Ones with the boys
While the world continues to wait in vain for Konami to release another 2D Castlevania, plenty of indie game developers have stepped up to try filling the gap with their own take on the famed formula. Some of these games have almost copied the gameplay beat for beat, such as in Timespinner or Chasm, while...
News EarthBound Documentary Is Out Now For Digital Rental
Update: Available from Fangamer
Update [Tue 28th Nov, 2023 14:45 GMT]: EarthBound, USA is now available for digital rental from Fangamer. For $7, you'll be able to watch the long-awaited documentary, which highlights the online community that's built around cult SNES RPG EarthBound over the years. It's an examination of the power of online...
Talking Point Would You Like To See More Streaming Media Apps On 'Switch 2'?
Jack of all trades
One of the Switch's greatest strengths is that it knows exactly what it is. You've got a small handful of streaming apps, sure, but there's no denying that Nintendo Switch is a game console, through and through. Could its eventual successor be more, though? Back in 2013 when Microsoft revealed the Xbox One, the company was widely...
News Switch To Get Timed Exclusive Access To Robert Pattinson In Batman: Arkham Trilogy
We're all vengeance
Following a short delay on Switch, Batman: Arkham Trilogy is almost upon us, swooping down toward its official release date of December 1st, 2023. To celebrate, publisher WB Games has released a launch trailer for the compilation that confirms Switch owners will get timed exclusive access to the Batsuit from Matt Reeves' 2022...
News Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1 Lands New Update, With "Minor" Switch Fixes
Here are the full patch notes
Another week, another update for Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1. The latest patch bumps things up to ver. 1.3.1 which doesn't seem to be all that big of an upgrade on Switch. The tweaks listed below cover those made on all consoles, and the eagle-eyed readers out there might just notice that only one point...
News Is Dave The Diver An Indie Game? The Game Awards' Host Weighs In
"Independent can mean different things to different people"
Earlier this month, we got our first look at the nominees for The Game Awards 2023. While we were pleased to see Nintendo getting some much-deserved love (including two titles in the GOTY category), much of the conversation online in the ensuing days has been around the Best Indie Game...
Random More Kids Want In-Game Currency Over Physical Media This Holiday
Subscriptions top Santa's lists
Physical media is on its way out. As much as many of us really don't want to accept it, that's simply the reality we're facing at the moment. For starters, Nintendo has reported that around 50% of its total software sales have been digital over the last several years, a huge leap from where we were a decade or so...
News Switch Online's 'Missions & Rewards' Gets Festive With A New Batch Of Icons
Happy holidays!
As we get closer to the holiday season, Nintendo has launched a new batch of Switch Online icons, and this time they're festive-themed. These icons include a range of different characters from Mario to Link and even Pikmin. As usual, to unlock these icons you'll need to have Switch Online members and enough points. Each icon is...
Random Sakurai Showcases Some Of Nintendo's Oldest Character Art In Latest Video
With "extremely special" permission from the Big N
Masahiro Sakurai's YouTube channel has long been a one-stop shop for all things gaming history. Be it showcasing his awesome collection or putting his retro gaming skills to the test, you know that the legendary game designer will have
Random Players Are Recreating Mario Wonder's Musical Moments In Mario Maker 2
It's-a bop!
In a game full of memorable moments, one of Mario Wonder's more out-there sequences has to be the 'Piranha Plants on Parade' musical number. This Wonder effect completely took us by surprise on our first playthrough and has certainly stuck in our heads ever since. Fortunately, it looks like we were not alone in our admiration as some...
News Skater XL Finally Sticks A Switch Release Date
Grinding onto Nintendo's hybrid system this December
If you're looking for another skateboard fix on the Switch, it seems Easy Day Studios will finally be releasing Skater XL on the hybrid device this December. Yes, after bailing on a Switch release way back in 2020, the developer has now locked in a 5th December 2023 release fo the price of $39.99...
News Fashion Dreamer's Free Winter Collection Update Unfolds On Switch Next Week
New items, features, patterns and more
We found that there was some fun to be had in the Switch-exclusive title Fashion Dreamer when it hit the console catwalk earlier this month, though we felt that it was very much lacking in depth at the time of launch. It looks like more content is on the horizon, however, as publisher Marvelous Europe has today...
Monday27th Nov 2023
Review SteamWorld Build (Switch) - A Brilliantly Realised Melding Of Sim Genres
Choo-choo choose me
We live in a blinking lovely time right now. Gone is the notion that genres like real-time strategy (RTS) and management sims can’t be controlled with a standard controller, and we have the likes of Two Point Campus and RollerCoaster Tycoon 3 Complete Edition on Switch to prove it. Joining that field is SteamWorld Build, the...
UK Charts Super Mario RPG Tumbles Out Of The Top Ten
Super Mario Bros. Wonder jumps up a place
This week's UK physical charts are in, and as Black Friday fades into the background and the Holiday season approaches, EA Sports FC 24 reclaims the top spot. The Nintendo Switch version of the latest soccer title from EA makes up 24% of the sales, while the PS5 version claims the majority with 50% of...
Random Mario And Luigi Have Spin Jump Control Preferences In Super Mario Galaxy
And it all comes down to which controller you shake
It's no secret that we at Nintendo Life love Super Mario Galaxy. Since its release in 2007, we have played through this planet-hopping adventure several times with both Wii remote and Joy-Con (thanks to its re-release in Super Mario 3D All-Stars), but every day is a school day and we have just...
Video Where Does Mario Kart Go From Here?
Triple Dash
With the release of the sixth and final wave of the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Booster Course Pass, the latest entry in Nintendo's top-rated racing franchise is presumably fully content complete. So with that now done, where on earth does the franchise go from here? It's probably safe to assume that Nintendo has a firm idea of what the next...
Talking Point Would You Like To See A Professor Layton Collection On Switch?
A true gentleman never gives up on a dream
Somehow, it has been 15 years since Professor Layton and the Lost Future (or 'the Unwound Future', depending on your region) made its debut in Japan. As with every entry in the mainline series to date, it took another couple of years until the third entry received a Western release, but when it finally did,...
Sunday26th Nov 2023
News Level-5 To Share Release Dates For "Several Titles" Later This Month
Update: "The latest info on Professor Layton" as well
Update [Sun 26th Nov, 2023 02:00 GMT]: It seems there will definitely be an update about the new Professor Layton game at Level-5's upcoming Vision event, with the company sharing the following information in a post on social media earlier this week: "LEVEL5 VISION 2023 II" Streaming 9:00 PM...
News Borderlands Collection: Pandora's Box Has Been Rated For Switch
Featuring six games in one package
Just a month after the release of Borderlands 3 on the Switch, a rating has now been discovered for a Nintendo version of the Borderlands Collection: Pandora's Box in Germany. This collection contains a total of six games and all of the add-on content. This games included are Borderlands, Borderlands 2,...
Soapbox Ocarina Of Time's Deku Tree Dungeon Is Still My All-Time Top Gaming Moment
Oh my Gohma
November 21st, 2023 marked the 25th anniversary of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time's Japanese launch. To celebrate this historic Hyrulean occasion, we're running articles throughout the week dedicated to the game, our memories, and its legacy. In this final feature, we're closing with an opener as Jim explains why the game's first...
Poll Box Art Brawl - Donkey Kong
The OG
Welcome back to another edition of Box Art Brawl! Before we get cracking with this week's epic battle, let's take a look at how Contact went on with its own duel. It was incredibly close; possibly one of the closest brawls we've seen to date, but ultimately the design favoured by North America and Japan won the round with 51% of the vote...
News Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2's Next Update Addresses Community Feedback
"Players have quickly pushed our mechanics to the limits"
Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2 launched on the Switch earlier this month, and in its next patch, it will be making a lot of changes based on community feedback. In the latest post on the official game website, it's mentioned how version 1.3 will be the team's "largest early gameplay...
News Prison Architect 2 Rating Surfaces Online
Could a new 3D entry be on the way?
If you were hoping to see Prison Architect make a return in some way or form, you might be in luck. A new rating for Prison Architect 2 has now been spotted on the Korean rating board. There's no official announcement for this one just yet, so a reveal could be taking place very soon. No platforms have been...
Saturday25th Nov 2023
Feature Why I Still Love My Wii U
Sticking up for Nintendo's much-maligned console
This feature is taken from The Console Chronicles, an upcoming book that we're working on in conjunction with Lost in Cult. If you like what you see, you can pre-order a copy using the link below. <products id="24929"> I began eighth grade in September 2014. After my first day of classes, I...
News My Little Pony-Inspired Release Them's Fightin' Herds Ending Active Development
The story mode has also been axed
Following the release of Them's Fightin' Herds on the Nintendo Switch last October, the team behind this My Little Pony-inspired fighting game has now announced it will be ending active development. After the release of the new DLC fighters Nidra and Baihe (Version 6.0), no new content will be produced - including...
Soapbox Ganondorf's Villainous Intro In Ocarina Of Time Is One Of Gaming's Best
Less is more
November 21st, 2023 marked the 25th anniversary of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time's Japanese launch. To celebrate this historic Hyrulean occasion, we're running articles throughout the week dedicated to the game, our memories, and its legacy. Today, Ollie recalls how Ganondorf's mysterious introduction is one of the very best in...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (November 25th)
Deals or no deals?
The weekend has finally rolled around and it is time to kick back with a spot of the ol' gaming. Before we get to that, though, let's have a quick look at some of the highlights from the world of Nintendo this week. There have been two overarching themes in the last seven days: offers and ocarinas. In the former camp, we have...
News Free-To-Play Battle Royale 'My Hero Ultra Rumble' Season 2 Now Live
The flame hero Endeavor has arrived
Bandai Namco's new MY HERO ULTRA RUMBLE battle royale game had a successful launch in September, and now a few months on it has launched the second season featuring the flame hero, Endeavor. Along with this, players can also look forward to a new "duo" a two-player option where 12 teams of two duke it out for...
Friday24th Nov 2023
Guide Super Mario RPG: Walkthrough, Tips, All Secrets, Minigames & Bosses
Your guide to the Switch remake (and the SNES original)
Welcome to our Super Mario RPG Full Walkthrough Guide hub! The Super Mario RPG Walkthrough will have you covered for both the Nintendo Switch remake, Super Mario RPG, and the original SNES title, Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars. Our walkthrough contains strategies for all bosses,...
News Nintendo Updates Switch Online's N64 Release Schedule
Multiple titles are still scheduled for 2023
Earlier this week, Nintendo announced Jet Force Gemini would be coming to the Switch Online + Expansion Pack service this December. In Japan, Star Twins (Jet Force Gemini) will be released alongside GoldenEye 007 on 29th November. If it's got you wondering what's next for the Expansion Pack's N64...
Feature Zelda: Ocarina Of Time - Every Ocarina Song, Ranked From 'Worst' To Best
Spoti-Fi
November 21st, 2023 marked the 25th anniversary of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time's Japanese launch. To celebrate this historic Hyrulean occasion, we are running articles throughout the week dedicated to the game, our memories, and its legacy. Today, we're ranking the titular instrument's choons... Here's a spicy take for you: The...
News Cult Of The Lamb Announces Sins Of The Flesh, Its "Next Free Major Content Update"
"Coming very early next year"
Indie hit Cult of the Lamb has announced its next "free major content update". It's called Sins of the Flesh and will be arriving early next year. There's no specific release date for each platform just yet, but apparently, this update will be "packed" with new features, stories and more. Here's the first artwork for...
News eShop Indie Hit Suika Game Surpasses Four Million Downloads Worldwide
Watermelon Game has been a huge success
After becoming a viral sensation, Nintendo was quick to get a local release of Suika Game out of the Switch eShop. Since then, the title has now reportedly surpassed more than four million Switch eShop downloads worldwide. This information comes from the Japanese website Gamer. To celebrate this milestone,...
Guide Nintendo Switch Mario Games
Every Switch game with Super Mario
Nintendo's mascot character has been with us since 1981 when the unimaginatively named 'Jumpman' debuted in Donkey Kong. Following a name change, Mario turned 'Super' in 1985's Super Mario Bros. for NES, and he's been a household name ever since. As you'd imagine, there are a lot of Mario games for Nintendo...
News Disney Speedstorm Reveals Another Racer For "Frozen-Inspired" Season 5
WALL•E joins the race
Gameloft's free-to-play racer Disney Speedstorm will be adding WALL•E in a "time limited event" in Season 5. Season 5 launches on 30th November and is a Frozen-themed event. It will include the Frozen characters Elsa, Olaf, Anna, Kirstoff and Hans. There will also be new skills to master, a new Arendelle-inspired racing...
Thursday23rd Nov 2023
News Super Mario RPG's Useless Cheat Code Is Included In The Switch Remake
Code was previously a Japan exclusive
We weren't messing around when we called Super Mario RPG on Switch "one of the most faithful HD adaptations we’ve ever played" in our 9/10 review. Everything that made the original game so weird is right here almost 30 years on, including the sections that give us nothing more than a good laugh. One such...
Review ASTLIBRA Revision (Switch) - Flawed, But One Of 2023's Most Intriguing Action RPGs
Worth the wait
Sometimes good things come to those who wait, and few things embody this concept better than ASTLIBRA Revision, the final release of a game that’s been developed by one man for over 15 years. KEIZO, a humble Japanese salaryman, started work on Astlibra because he felt there weren’t enough 2D action RPG games that filled the niche...
Review The Walking Dead: Destinies (Switch) - One Of The Worst Games Of The Year
Integrity Gone Bye
There’s a moment during a particularly grueling fourth-season episode of The Walking Dead in which our protagonist, Rick Grimes, is appealing to the humanity of a man holding a samurai sword against a kind, gentle farmer’s throat. Getting more desperate by the second, he says “We can still come back, we’re not too far...
News Kamiya To Take His Bayonetta Vision 'To The Grave', Thinks Franchise Will Still Continue
"It's a shame"
Given that legendary developer Hideki Kamiya had such a prominent role in the creation and continuation of the Bayonetta franchise, many had understandably pondered what might become of our favourite Umbra Witch following Kamiya's departure from PlatinumGames earlier this year. In his latest YouTube video, Kamiya addresses the topic...
News A New Pokémon Scarlet & Violet Distribution Event Has Been Announced
Get your motor running with a free Revavroom
Pokemon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet have just kicked off the latest mystery gift distribution event and this time trainers can add a Revavroom to their party. This particular one comes with 'Peeved Mark', which gives the Pokemon the title of "Revavroom the Grumpy". Here's a bit more about Revavroom and...
News Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney Trilogy Is Seemingly Going Physical In North America Too
New listing suggests physical is not import-only
Earlier this year, we were excited to hear that even more courtroom drama would be heading our way in 2024 with Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney Trilogy. A physical was later announced for Japan and while a multi-language version would be available to import, it looked like the collection would be...
Japanese Charts Super Mario Bros. Wonder Passes 1 Million Physical Sales
Wonderful!
The latest Japanese charts are in and there are several newcomers to take note of this week, but first, Super Mario Bros. Wonder has officially passed 1 million in physical sales. Wahoo! It marks another significant milestone for a game that is seemingly showing no signs of slowing down. With that said, it misses the top spot this week,...
News Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom Ganondorf Statue Unveiled In Japan
Down, boy
During Nintendo Live 2022, a life-size statue of Link from The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom was unveiled for photo opportunities, and now it looks like Ganondorf has received the same treatment. As revealed in a post from the official Zelda X (formerly Twitter) account, fans can now visit the city of Fukuoka in Japan and take...
Guide Best Food In Nintendo Switch Games
So mushroom in our hearts (not our stomachs)
We originally published this list ahead of the release of Pikmin 4, but we're updating and republishing it this November to celebrate Thanksgiving in North America. Whatever you plan on doing on your day off, perhaps we can inspire your video game-themed food for the day... Food, glorious food~ Pikmin...
News Blogs On GTA 3, Vice City Development Removed After Rockstar North Complains
"Something about ruining the Rockstar mystique"
An ex-Rockstar North employee has removed several blogs detailing the development of games such as Grand Theft Auto III, Vice City, and the cancelled spy game Agent after the studio itself submitted a written complaint via email (thanks, Time Extension). In a series of posts dubbed
News Charles Martinet Will Make A Special Guest Appearance At Nintendo Live 2024
Mario's former voice actor is now an ambassador
Earlier this year, Nintendo announced Charles Martinet would no longer be the voice of Mario, but would stay on as a Mario ambassador. Martinet even admitted at the time he wasn't even sure what it exactly this meant. With this mind, Nintendo has now shared an update about the events to feature at...
Soapbox Losing Control - Why Zelda’s ReDead Strike Fear Into Our Souls
ReDead and (not) loving it
November 21st, 2023 marked the 25th anniversary of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time's Japanese launch. To mark this historic Hyrulean occasion, we're running articles throughout the week dedicated to the game, our memories, and its legacy. Today, Alana wants to talk about the ReDead, the Zelda series' scariest...
Nintendo Download 23rd November (North America)
ASMR Slicing! Evil Diary! Gothic II!
The latest Nintendo Download update for North America has arrived, and it's bringing new games galore to the eShop in your region. As always, be sure to drop a vote in our poll and comment down below with your potential picks for the week. Enjoy! Switch eShop - New Releases: Alina of the Arena (DANGEN...
News My Nintendo Store Adds New Pikmin Wrapping Paper Reward (Australia)
"Perfect for wrapping Nintendo Switch games"
If you haven't got wrapping paper for Christmas just yet and happen to be located in Australia, don't worry - Nintendo has got your covered! On the local My Nintendo Store, it's been revealed the latest item is a Pikmin themed "Holiday Wrapping Paper Set". This item comes with 2 sheets of folded gloss...
News Fortnite's New 'Big Bang' Event Features A Crossover With Eminem
Will the real Slim Shady please stand up?
Fortnite has reportedly had a resurgence thanks to its community-created content but it's also been in the headlines for certain other announcements, like the controversial age ratings update which restricts cosmetics. Now, to add to all of this, it's announced a new live "Big Bang" event featuring a...
Wednesday22nd Nov 2023
News Nintendo Aware Of Super Mario RPG "Paratroopa" Bug Preventing Progress
A patch will be released in December
Following the Switch release of Super Mario RPG last week, Nintendo has issued an update on its customer support page, revealing a bug has been found which may halt progress. The plan is to release a software patch next month to resolve this issue. For now, here are the details about this bug, along with the...
News Nintendo Is Launching An 18+ N64 Switch Online App In Japan
GoldenEye and Jet Force Gemini will debut on the new app
Earlier today, we learnt that Rare's Jet Force Gemini would be headed to the N64 Nintendo Switch Online service next month. While Western audiences will be able to play the game via the normal app, Nintendo has revealed that things will be slightly different in Japan, as the region will soon...
Poll Which Of Rare's Classic N64 Games Would You Like To See On Switch Online?
Got GoldenEye, bagged Banjo, and JFG's incoming - dare we dream of more?
Update: Well, there's a turn-up for the books. Nintendo has announced that Jet Force Gemini is coming to the Switch Online Expansion Pack in December. We've got to say, of all Rare's N64 games, we didn't fancy this one's chances — as you'll see below — but we're very happy...
News Switch Online Is Expanding The N64 Library With Rare's Jet Force Gemini
Coming this December
Update: Nintendo of America has now confirmed the game will be coming to the Switch Online service locally this December. Original: Well, here's some surprising news! Nintendo has revealed the Switch Online + Expansion Service will be adding the Nintendo 64 title Jet Force Gemini. Unfortunately, there's no mention of a...
Review Jurassic Park: Classic Games Collection (Switch) - A Fair Flock, But Far From 'Classic'
Tyrannosaurus Rekt?
Whilst there's absolutely no doubt as to the continued popularity of the Jurassic Park/World franchise in 2023, the Jurassic Park: Classic Games Collection from Limited Run Games, which features a total of seven titles from the 8- and 16-bit eras exclusively, is a bit of a lacklustre offering for eager dino fans, one that focuses...
News Nintendo Offering Limited Time Gold Point Bonus With Switch Online Memberships (North America)
Valid for purchases and renewals
Nintendo is currently running a special Switch Online promotion in the US and Canada, where if you purchase or renew a 12-month subscription, you can earn some gold points. From now until 6th December 2023, if you buy or renew a 12-month Switch Online / Switch Online + Expansion Pack membership via the Nintendo...
Random Ghibli-Inspired Animation Of Zelda's Castle Town Looks Even Better In Third Person
Update: RwanLink's latest project is a stunner
Update [Wed 22nd Nov, 2023 17:00 GMT]: You might remember a few weeks ago, we flagged the latest project from YouTube channel RwanLink, which saw Zelda: Ocarina of Time's Castle Town reimagined in the style of a Studio Ghibli film. We only had a teaser to show you at the time, but now the channel has...
News Monster Hunter 20th Anniversary Poll Asks Fans To Vote For Their Favourite Monster
"All 229 Monster Hunter series monsters, big and small"
Capcom's insanely popular series Monster Hunter is fast approaching its 20th anniversary and to celebrate it wants to work out what the "top monster" is in the history of the entire series. In order to do this, it's running a special 20th anniversary poll where fans of the series can vote on...
News New 'South Park: Snow Day!' Gameplay Trailer Is All About Co-Op, Combat And Cartman
Battle starts next year
Initially showcased in the THQ Nordic Digital Showcase 2023 presentation, we have today got a better look at the upcoming 3D battler South Park: Snow Day! which is set to be thrown onto Switch in 2024. We didn't get all that much about the game from the initial reveal (apart from a sense of dread at seeing another 3D South...
Review Irem Collection Volume 1 (Switch) - Three Great Games, But One Slim Package
After image
Founded in 1974, Irem, then known as IPM Co. Ltd, began as a distributor and assembler of arcade machines for general stores and other small independent businesses. It wasn’t until 1978 that the relabelled company released its own software. Despite being shoot-'em-up focused, the Irem Collection Volume 1 sidesteps R-Type, the obvious...
Poll What Review Score Would You Give Super Mario RPG?
The Next Geno-ration
Last week, 16-bit classic Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars returned to a Nintendo console in glorious form in a Switch remake that ditched the subtitle and added a shiny coat of paint and a few mod-cons in a sensitive update that overhauls the original for a modern audience while preserving the essence of its...
Random Ocarina Of Time's Link Has Been Beautifully Recreated In Unreal Engine 5
Retrospective breaks down the creative process
As The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time marks its 25th anniversary, folks the world over have been celebrating Nintendo's seminal N64 masterpiece. Going one step further, however, Curiomatic, a collective of creative minds, has showcased its vision of what Link might look like if he were faithfully...
Soapbox Ocarina Of Time's Water Temple Was Tough, But It Doesn't Deserve Its Reputation
Blue weighed shoes
November 21st, 2023 marked the 25th anniversary of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time's Japanese launch. To mark this historic Hyrulean occasion, we're running articles throughout the week dedicated to the game, our memories, and its legacy. Today, Jim looks back on one of the series' most notorious temples... The Legend of...
Anniversary Zelda: A Link Between Worlds Is 10 Years Old Today
Worlds apart
The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds on the Nintendo 3DS is celebrating its 10th anniversary today. Released in North America and Europe on November 22nd, 2013, the 3DS title represents one of few instances in which Nintendo created a direct sequel to one of its Zelda games. Directed by Hiromasa Shikata and produced by Zelda...
News New Front Mission 2: Remake Update Blasts Onto Switch Today, Here Are The Patch Notes
Drop in today
Front Mission 2: Remake dropped onto Switch just last month and it was... fine. The rough edges on this one were a little too distracting to us when we got to grips with it on release, but developers Storm Trident and G-Craft have been working on a range of updates, the latest of which is available to download today. A fair few of the...
News Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed Lands Crossplay In New Switch Update, Here Are The Patch Notes
Who you gonna call?
It has only been a few weeks since the 4v1 co-op title Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed slimed its way onto Switch and now developer Illfonic has brought a brand-new update our way, one that makes it even easier to team up with your pals. Yes, ver. 1.7.1 introduces crossplay to the Switch version of the game, so your...
Tuesday21st Nov 2023
News Super Mario Bros. Wonder Has Been Updated To Version 1.0.1, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Download it today
Nintendo has today rolled out a new update for Super Mario Bros. Wonder on the Switch. This is the first update since the game's release, bumping the title up to Version 1.0.1. There's not all that much there, but what Nintendo has done is made some adjustments to heart points, the staff credits and provided some "general updates"...
News Nintendo Releases Update For Switch (Version 17.0.0), Here Are The Details
Another "rebootless" update has arrived
Following a firmware update for the Switch last month, bumping the system up to Version 17.0.0, Nintendo has now released another "rebootless" update. As explained by the dataminer and social media user 'OatmealDome', these updates do not actually require users to restart the console or download anything. As...
Review Bluey: The Videogame (Switch) - Captures The Look, But Not The Family Magic
Oh biscuits!
Given Bluey’s meteoric rise since the show's television debut in 2018, it seemed inevitable that a video game adaptation would eventually make its way into the hands of eager fans worldwide. Thanks to developer Artax Games and publisher Outright, that adaptation is now here, with Bluey: The Videogame letting you directly control each...
Talking Point Does Zelda: Ocarina Of Time Need A Full Remake?
Names mean almost everything
November 21st, 2023 marks the 25th anniversary of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time's Japanese launch. To mark this historic Hyrulean occasion, we'll be running articles throughout the week dedicated to the game, our memories, and its legacy. Today, Gavin ponders the pros and cons of remaking The Citizen Kane of...
News Hori Unveils New Dragon Quest Slime-Themed Switch Controllers
Just in time for Dragon Quest Monsters
Ahead of the release of Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince next month, Japanese accessory maker Hori has announced a new range of Dragon Quest themed Switch products. This new range includes two new Split Pad Compact controllers covered in Dragon Quest's famous Slime monster. There's a traditional blue...
News Borderlands 3 Switch Update Out Now, Includes Performance Optimisations & Much More
Here's what's included
If there weren't enough updates going live today, we've now also got one for Borderlands 3: Ultimate Edition, which finally made its debut on the Switch last month. Early tests suggest it's made some significant improvements. According to the team, the performance in the game has been further optimised and there are even some...
News Sifu's Final Content Update Has Finally Been Released On Switch
There's also a half-price sale to celebrate
Update [Tue 21st Nov, 2023 00:15 GMT]: After launching on other platforms back in September, Sifu's final content update has now gone live on the Nintendo Switch. Players can look forward to new arenas, challenges and a whole new set of cheats and modifiers. Sifu is available for 50% off on the eShop...
News Pokémon's COO Wants To Keep Franchise Going For "Hundreds Of Years"
"I spend all day every day thinking about Pokémon"
The Pokémon franchise has remained immensely popular since its inception in the mid to late '90s, but according to The Pokémon Company's COO Takato Utsunomiya, the overall goal is to have it endure for centuries. In an interview with The Guardian, Utsunomiya states that he spends "all day every...
News Nintendo Switch Online's Next Free Game Trial Lays Down Roots Tomorrow (Europe)
Find Fae Farm for free
Nintendo has revealed its next free game trial for Nintendo Switch Online subscribers in Europe: Fae Farm. It will be ripe and ready for picking tomorrow from 22nd-28th November. We had a great time with this one when it bloomed onto consoles earlier this year, finding particular enjoyment in the gorgeous visuals, lengthy...
Deals Catch Yourself A Merry Christmas With This Exclusive Pokémon Jumper Discount (UK)
Get £15 off with this code
There's a chill in the air and we're stumbling across more eye-catching sales than we know what to do with, which can only mean one thing: Christmas is nearly here! If you're celebrating this year and want to look the part, we're delighted to be able to offer £15 off these lovely Pokémon Christmas jumpers, exclusively...
Talking Point Going Home - Ocarina Of Time's Best Locales
Navi-gate the world
November 21st, 2023 marks the 25th anniversary of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time's Japanese launch. To mark this historic Hyrulean occasion, we'll be running articles throughout the week dedicated to the game, our memories, and its legacy. Today, we're looking at some of our favourite locations in Ocarina of Time's...
Monday20th Nov 2023
Review Worldless (Switch) - A Dreamy Metroidvania With Challenging Turn-Based Combat
You're a star
Worldless opens with a battle of opposing stars; they cascade towards each other in what seems like an endless battle. From that epic scene-setter, we follow the journey of one such celestial body, who gains sentience and treks across an alien landscape to find…purpose? The central mystery at the heart of this gorgeous platformer...
News Nintendo Of America Announces Cyber Deals eShop Sale, Up To 80% Off
Mario Odyssey! Bayonetta 3! Fire Emblem Engage!
And just like clockwork, North America has followed Europe with its eShop discounts today with the Cyber Deals sale. Kicking off today, from 20th November until 3rd December 11:59pm PT, you can save up to 50% off of some huge Nintendo titles as well as some third-party hits. Similarly, we at Nintendo...
News TEVI's Metroidvania And Bullet-Hell Gameplay Is Looking Very Promising
Launching later this month
Publisher Neverland Entertainment and developer CreSpirit have announced that they will be launching TEVI on the Nintendo Switch at the end of the month on November 30th, 2023. Combining metroidvania and bullet-hell mechanics, the game utilises cute chibi-style anime visuals alongside extensive Japanese voiceover and an...
Video What's Going On At Playtonic, The Studio Behind Yooka-Laylee?
A Rare find
It was almost 10 years ago that a group of former Rare developers got together and established Playtonic Games. This was a team consisting of many of the minds behind Banjo-Kazooie, Donkey Kong Country, and other such classics, so when their first title, Yooka-Laylee was released in 2017, we were relieved to see that level of creativity...
Review In Stars And Time (Switch) - A Tricky, Story-Driven RPG With Echoes Of EarthBound
Let’s do the Time Warp again…
If we had to choose two words to describe In Stars and Time, we’d pick 'beautiful' and 'strange'. This story-driven RPG is ideal for fans of titles like Undertale and EarthBound. Don’t take that comparison to mean that it is identical to these games, though — it’s still its own experience. Right off the...
UK Charts Super Mario RPG Can't Jump To The Top Five In Its Debut Week On Switch
Elsewhere, Bluey performs well on Switch
The latest UK physical charts are in and the top ten is much less of a Nintendo-fest than we are used to seeing, with even the Big N's newest releases failing to make the podium. It is Hogwarts Legacy that sits in pole position this time, with the newly-released Switch port making up 70% of the total sold in...
News Team Handshake Grabs A Win In Splatoon 3's Greeting-Themed Splatfest
But it was a close one!
Update #3 [Mon 20th Nov, 2023 11:00 GMT]: After a weekend of tough competition, a new team has been crowned Splatoon 3 Splatfest champion, with Team Handshake taking home the gold this time. The battle of 'What's your go-to greeting?' was a tightly fought contest, and Team Handshake only just managed to walk away with the...
Soapbox Zelda: Ocarina Of Time's Kokiri Forest Rivals World 1-1 As A Perfect Intro
Move it, Mido
November 21st, 2023 marks the 25th anniversary of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time's Japanese launch. To mark this historic Hyrulean occasion, we'll be running articles throughout the week dedicated to the game, our memories, and its legacy. Today, Ollie sings the praises of Ocarina of Time's mystical opening location, Kokiri...
Random Super Nintendo World Japan Breaks Out Some Cute Festive Displays
Snow-mama mia!
The folks over at Super Nintendo World Japan are beginning to feel the festive spirit and have introduced a range of displays, food, and products for visitors to enjoy over the Winter period. Beginning on November 21st, 2023, the 'Superstar Plaza' entrance to Super Nintendo World will include a delightful Christmas tree, a...
News Pokémon Scarlet & Violet's Next 7-Star Tera Raid Battle Event Announced For This Weekend
Splish splash
Coming off the back of last weekend's Eevee event, The Pokémon Company has wasted no time letting us know which 'mon will be starring in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet's next 7-Star Tera Raid Battles, which kick off later this week (thanks, @SerebiiNet). Running first from 24th-26th November before repeating the following weekend on 1st
Sunday19th Nov 2023
Quiz How Well Do You Know Zelda: Ocarina Of Time?
25 years is a Lon Lon time
November 21st, 2023 marks the 25th anniversary of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time's Japanese launch. To mark this historic Hyrulean occasion, we'll be running articles throughout the week dedicated to the game, our memories, and its legacy. Today, to get in the spirit we're kicking things off with an Ocarina quiz...
News 'Felix The Cat' Konami Collection Surfaces On The ESRB
Another blast from the past appears to be returning
The classic cartoon character Felix the Cat is seemingly making a video game comeback, according to a new rating that's popped up on the ESRB. The Felix the Cat game for Switch and multiple other platforms is described as a "collection of action platformers" where players navigate Felix through...
News Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Drops Out Of US "Top 20" Games Chart For First Time
Its 78 month streak is over
Just weeks after the release of the final wave of DLC for Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, the game has now fallen out of the US "top 20 best-selling games" chart for the first time ever. As highlighted by GamesIndustry.biz, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe has been in Circana's (formerly The NPD Group) top sales for every month since its...
Mailbox Mother Remakes, Dual Screens, Washing Machines - Nintendo Life Letters
Issue #6 - November 2023
Welcome back to the Nintendo Life Mailbox. It's November and we're knee-deep in new releases as publishers scramble to get their games live on the Switch eShop ahead of the lucrative Holiday season. We've been averaging over a review a day here on Nintendo Life since September and we're still not able to cover everything...
Poll Box Art Brawl - Duel: Contact
No, it's not Mother 3
It's time for another clash of the covers as we dive into the latest edition of Box Art Brawl! Last week, we matched up a duo of box art from the 3DS' Hey! Pikmin and, let us tell you, it wasn't even close. The friendlier European cover walked away with a whopping 73% of the vote, leaving North America and Japan in the...
Reminder The King Of Fighters XIII: Global Match Is Now Available On Switch
Featuring "overhauled online functionality"
It's another week of game releases and in case you missed it, SNK has also launched The King of Fighters XIII on Switch. This title was first revealed in April, with the announcement it would include a "rollback netcode overhaul" to improve online functionality. SNK also previously confirmed a physical,...
News Minecraft Unveils Trial Chambers And New Mischievous Mob
Coming in the Version 1.21 update
Following Minecraft Live last month, Mojang has now shown off the new "Trial Chambers" as well as the new hostile mob known as "The Breeze". The Trial Chambers are a new procedurally generated structure, crafting different challenges each time you enter. Each room contains something helpful or hostile. Trial...
Saturday18th Nov 2023
Random Valve's Gabe Newell On Game Delays: "Late Is Just For A Little While, Suck Is Forever"
That sounds familiar...
In Valve's new documentary celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Half-Life series, the company's co-founder Gabe Newell has shared his own thoughts about the differences between a delayed game and a rushed release. He summed it up as "late is just for a little while, suck is forever" when touching on the challenges Valve...
Soapbox 20 Years On, It's About Time These Pokémon Games Got Switch Remasters
Gotta snag em’ all
Soapbox features enable our individual writers and contributors to voice their opinions on hot topics and random stuff they've been chewing over. Today, ahead of its 20th anniversary on 21st November, Nathanial looks back on a Pokémon region that's been pretty much ignored for two decades... A common mislabelling seen online...
News The New Sims Game Is Using Animal Crossing's Multiplayer As A Source Of Inspiration
"It is such a good example"
Animal Crossing: New Horizons took the social simulation to new heights when it launched exclusively on the Switch in 2020, and it's apparently become a source of inspiration for the team at Maxis, who is currently working on the next entry in The Sims series (codenamed "Project Rene"). Speaking on a
News Fortnite Announces Age Ratings Update, Restricts Cosmetics
Epic says it will enable most of the outfits "next year"
Epic's popular battle royale Fortnite has just received an "age ratings" update, but it's not gone down so well with the community. This update means islands will now display an age and content rating to help guardians and players "make informed play decisions". As highlighted by Eurogamer,...
News Splatoon 3 'Chill Season 2023' Update Revealed, Launches December 1st
Update: More details revealed
Update [Sat 18th Nov, 2023 02:05 GMT]: Nintendo's dedicated Splatoon account has now shared a bit more information about this upcoming season. Here's what's been revealed so far: Original [Thu 16th Nov, 2023 02:45 GMT]: Earlier on, Nintendo announced "Chill Season 2023" for
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (November 18th)
We detect... lots of games
Well folks, it's the weekend once again, so it's time to kick back, relax, and enjoy some games. As per the norm, however, let's just take a look back on what's been going on this week, shall we? First up, Nintendo has launched its much-anticipated Black Friday sale in Europe, and we've highlighted a whole bunch of games...
Friday17th Nov 2023
Guide Super Mario RPG: SNES Vs. Switch - What Are The Differences? All New Features
Everything changed and added in the Switch remake
Super Mario RPG is a remake of Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars on the Super NES, and with it, a whole host of tweaks and changes have been made to the game. While the Switch version is incredibly faithful to the 1996 game, there are lots of new additions and tweaks that modernise the...
Random Nintendo Is A "Wonderful" Place To Work If You're A Genius, According To Former Employee
But admits it was difficult as "an average person"
Former Nintendo employee and 45-year-old video game artist Miura Koichi, who has previously worked on Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom as a landscape artist, recently provided some insight about his time at the famous Japanese company. He describes Nintendo as a "wonderful" place but admits it was...
Guide Super Mario RPG: 15 Tips, Tricks & Things To Know
Some handy hints for the SNES and Switch versions
Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars and its Nintendo Switch remake aren't terribly difficult games, but there are plenty of little things you should bear in mind to make your life that much easier. Whether Super Mario RPG is your very first RPG, or whether you're playing the remake after...
Random New College Course Is Grading Students On Their Zelda: TOTK Engineering Skills
Undergraduate sword
A new course in Engineering at the University of Maryland is enlisting the help of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom to teach students about machine design (thanks, Go Nintendo). No, this is not a dream and yes, you read that correctly. There is an actual university course where you are graded on your Ultrahand skills...
Review Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Booster Course Pass - A Great Big Track Pack For Switch's Best Racer
Double-Dashed
It was a long time coming, but the ambitious Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Booster Course Pass DLC expansion is finally complete, roughly 20 months after the launch of the first wave. Available as a separate purchase or as part of the Switch Online + Expansion Pack service, this DLC contains an additional 48 tracks, eight new playable...
Round Up The Reviews Are In For Persona 5 Tactica
Here's what the critics think
It's another busy week on the release front, with Super Mario RPG and also the arrival of Persona 5 Tactica today. We've already done a round up for Super Mario RPG, so now it's time for Persona's turn. In our own review here on Nintendo Life, we gave the game 9 out of 10 stars calling it a thrillingly varied tactical...
News Legend Of Zelda Master Sword Replica Announced For Tamashii Nations "Proplica" Line
Here's a look at the prototype
If you've ever fancied wielding a real-life version of the Master Sword from The Legend of Zelda, Tamashii Nations has announced it's currently developing its own stunning replica. There are not many details at the moment, but we do know it will be part of the company's "Proplica" line. The prototype of this sword has...
News Aspyr Claims The Star Wars: KOTOR 2 DLC Was Cancelled Due To A 'Third Party'
Developer is looking to have a lawsuit dismissed
Earlier this year, it was reported that disgruntled fans had filed a class action lawsuit against developer Aspyr after the latter announced it would be cancelling the 'Restored Content' DLC for STAR WARS: Knights of the Old Republic II: The Sith Lords on Switch. According to a new article from
News Bandai Namco Survey Asks Pac-Man World Re-PAC Players To Share Their Experience
"We waka waka want your feedback!"
Ahead of Pac-Man's return in early 2024, Bandai Namco has made a survey asking fans about the 2022 release, Pac-Man World Re-PAC. It includes some basic personal questions and then goes through the usual about how many platforms you own. After this it goes into much more detail asking how many hours you spent in...
News Takaya Imamura's New Game Will Take Inspiration From Zelda: Breath Of The Wild
Prepare for side-quests
During this year's Toyko Game Show festivities, Takaya Imamura - best known for his work on the F-Zero and Star Fox franchises - showcased the first trailer for his upcoming title, Omega 6: The Video Game. The game is based on a manga created by Imamura and will feature text-based adventure mechanics alongside turn-based...
Hands On KarmaZoo's Sweet Shape-Shifting Platforming Is All About Sharing The Love
We all need somebody to Lion
We didn't really know what to make of KarmaZoo when it was first revealed in this year's Wholesome Direct. The co-op platformer from Devolver Digital and Pastagames looked sweet, for sure, but pretty pixel-art platforming is hardly a rare species in the jungle that is the Switch eShop. What was going to be the hook to...
Thursday16th Nov 2023
News Nintendo Launches Black Friday Switch eShop Sale, Up To 90% Off (Europe)
So it begins...
Nintendo has launched its much-anticipated Black Friday Switch eShop sale in Europe, knocking up to 90% off the prices of a bunch of awesome games. There are more titles on the way in the coming days, so be sure to keep an eye on Nintendo's official website for the full list, but we'll be highlighting some of the exceptional deals...
Review Spirittea (Switch) – A Relaxing Life Sim That Blends Spirited Away And Stardew
Afterlife sim
There’s no shortage of games where you have to cleanse a town of ghosts. But do those games let you cleanse the ghosts themselves? Spirittea does. Canadian solo developer Cheesemaster brings us this Japanese- and Korean-inspired afterlife sim. It’s a brew of Spirited Away, Stardew Valley, and other things that mostly goes down...
Video Digital Foundry's Technical Analysis Of Super Mario RPG On Switch
How does the remake hold up?
We are but one day away from the release of Super Mario RPG on Switch and the tech experts at Digital Foundry have appeared just in the nick of time with their analysis of what we can expect from the remake's performance. Let's start off with the biggie. Super Mario RPG on Switch targets and maintains 60fps almost all...
News Splatoon 3 Version 5.2.0 Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Download it today
Splatoon 3 has received a new update today, bumping the game up to Version 5.2.0. One of the major highlights is there's now added support for the Shiver, Frye, and the Big Man amiibo. Apart from this, players can also look forward to some season and catalog changes and there are adjustments to notifications. Just keep in mind...
News Super Mario Bros. Wonder Also Had A Strong Start In The US
Spider-Man 2 was crowned "best-selling game of October"
Just last week, Nintendo announced Super Mario Bros. Wonder was officially the "fastest-selling" Super Mario game ever released. It's also had an outstanding start in a number of different countries, with success in locations like Japan and the UK. Now, to a
News Flashback 2 Is Out Now, But Switch Owners Will Need To Wait A Bit Longer
It'll be here in a flash
Developer and publisher Microids has launched Flashback 2 on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC, though unfortunately, it looks like Switch owners will need to wait a little longer, specifically until sometime in Q1 2024. The game, developed with original Flashback creator Paul Cuisset, is a direct sequel to the 1992 Amiga...
Japanese Charts Strong PlayStation Sales Can't Knock Mario Wonder From The Top Spot
Taking the throne for the fourth week in a row
The latest Japanese charts are in from Famitsu (via Gematsu) and it has been yet another strong one for Super Mario Bros. Wonder, which once again out-jumps the competition to land in the top spot with another 65,017 copies sold. While Mario's latest 2D adventure closes in on the one milly mark in...
News The Pokémon Company Unveils Next Scarlet & Violet TCG Set, 'Paldean Fates'
Featuring over 100 Shiny Pokémon
The Pokémon Company has today revealed what's on the cards (literally) for the next Trading Card Game set. The upcoming collection will be titled 'Paldean Fates' and you will be able to start unpacking them on 26th January, 2024. But just what is involved this time around? Paldean Fates will consist of more than...
Reminder Splatoon 3's Deep Cut amiibo Are Out This Week, Will You Be Getting Them?
Go on, tell us
Splatoon 3 has just had an update and it adds amiibo support for the Deep Cut crew comprised of Shiver, Frye and the Big Man. These amiibo also come with exclusive gear for your Inkling and Octoling. This includes an exclusive Shiver outfit, a Frye costume and a Big Man-inspired one. In addition to this, you can also get an exclusive...
Nintendo Download 16th November (North America)
Super Mario RPG! Persona 5 Tactica! ASTLIBRA Revision!
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: Super Mario RPG...
Video Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince "Monster Showcase"
Launching next month on Switch
Square Enix is beginning to ramp up its marketing campaign for Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince ahead of the game's December 1st release date on the Switch. Following a gameplay introduction last week, it's now shared a three-minute monster showcase detailing some of the "wild and whimsical" monsters players can...
Wednesday15th Nov 2023
Review Super Mario RPG (Switch) - A Timeless Classic Returns In A Remake Done Right
It's-an-RPG!
On paper, Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars is a game that probably shouldn’t exist. It brought together Nintendo’s platforming icon with RPG giant Square in a way that seemed impossible, imbuing the denizens of the Mushroom Kingdom (and beyond) with bucketloads of personality beyond the hops, jumps, and yelps they were...
Round Up The Reviews Are In For Super Mario RPG
Is it RP-Great?
At the end of the week, Nintendo will release the very last of its 2023 first-party Switch line-up with Super Mario RPG, a faithful remake of the 1996 SNES classic. Judging from our own review, it looks like Nintendo is closing out the year with a bang, as we've awarded the remake a score of 9/10, noting that it "sets a new standard...
News The First Review For Super Mario RPG On Switch Is In
But what's the verdict?
Update: And now ours is too! You can check it out below: <related ids="157432"> We are so close to the release of Nintendo's next big release of the year that we can almost smell it (gross). Yes, Super Mario RPG is set to leap back onto Switch on 17th November — that's this Friday — and, after being particularly...
News Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1 Updated, Here Are The Patch Notes
Minor frame rate improvements
Konami has released a new update for Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1, bringing the compilation up to version 1.3.0. The patch notes cover all platforms, so while there's not a great deal here for Switch players, there are a couple of notable improvements, including frame rate fixes for Metal Gear Solid 2,...
Poll What's The Best RPG Starring Mario?
Paper, Partners, and everything in between
Mario, the world's favourite platforming plumber, has done everything — kart racing, tennis, golf, partying, and a little bit of turn-based RPG-ing. 1996 saw Mario's RPG debut in the Super NES favourite, Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars, and since then, he's starred in 14 different RPGs (plus...
News Baten Kaitos I & II HD Remaster Updated On Switch, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Download it today
The Baten Kaitos I & II HD Remaster has been out for a few months now and Bandai Namco is still showing support with regular updates. As highlighted by Perfectly-Nintendo, this new update features some stability and usability improvements for both games. Here's the full rundown for Version 1.0.3 from the official game website:...
News Nintendo Thanks Everyone For The Support Ahead Of The Game Awards
It's honoured Mario & Zelda are in the running for GOTY
Earlier this week, The Game Awards revealed the nominees for each category and Super Mario Bros. Wonder and The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom are both in the running for Game of the Year. Nintendo has now officially responded to this on its social media accounts, mentioning how...
News Turok 3's Remaster Has Accidentally Released Early In Select Regions
Europe and Australia got lucky
After being delayed last week, Nightdive Studios' upcoming release Turok 3: Shadow of Oblivion has now been released on the Switch eShop in Europe and Australia ahead of schedule. The game was meant to be released at the end of the month across all platforms, but due to some "recent confusion," it seems the remaster...
News Netflix's Pokémon Concierge Starts December 28, Here's The Official Trailer
A new stop-motion animated series
Earlier this year, The Pokémon Company announced it would be teaming up with Netflix to release a Pokémon-themed stop-motion animated series called Pokémon Concierge. Now, in an update, it's been revealed this series will be airing in Japan and North America on 28th December 2023. There will apparently be four...
News Persona Developer Atlus Is Raising Its Average Employee Salary By 15%
New graduates will also benefit
Atlus, the developer behind the Persona and Shin Megami Tensei franchises, has announced that it is raising the average annual salary for its employees by 15%. In a stark contrast to the seemingly endless lay-offs hitting the industry of late, new graduates at Atlus will see their starting salary rise by 300,000 yen...
News Geoff Keighley And The Game Awards Are Now In Fortnite
Vote for your favourite creator island in-game
The insanely popular battle royale game Fortnite will be celebrating this year's Game Awards, with players able to vote for "The Best Creator Made Fortnite Island of the Year" in-game. This new update by 'Nighttimes' and 'Studio 568' is a hub world that links players to ten creator-made islands, which...
News Excellent Metroidvania 'Ender Lilies' Is Getting A Physical Release (Europe)
Great way to start 2024
If you've been itching for a physical release of the rather brilliant Ender Lilies: Quietus of the Night on Nintendo Switch, then your patience has paid off. Publisher Clear River Games is handling the physical edition for Ender Lilies, with the game set to launch on January 11th, 2024 in Europe. It won't come with any fancy...
News Award-Winning Cosy Mining Adventure 'Core Keeper' Digs Onto Switch Next Year
And they call it a mine!
One of the many adorable-looking titles that appeared in yesterday's Indie World Showcase was Core Keeper, a mining sandbox game that will be unearthed on Switch in 2024. There is a good level of Stardew Valley-style vibes in this pixel art farmer/builder, though this one is set in a mine — groundbreaking... literally...
Tuesday14th Nov 2023
Review Astral Ascent (Switch) - Probably The Best Roguelite Since Hades
There's always room for one more good one
In 2019, a small French studio called Hibernian Workshop released a game called Dark Devotion, a promising 2D soulslike that was met with mixed reviews, but managed to garner a passionate fanbase. A couple of years later, the team returned with a Kickstarter pitch for a new roguelite called Astral Ascent,...
Review Persona 5 Tactica (Switch) - Thrillingly Varied Turn-Based Strategy With Joker And Co.
As refreshing as a river in a dry land
Never let it be said that Atlus is one to let its star franchises go untapped. It’s now been seven years since the Phantom Thieves were first introduced in Persona 5, and since then we’ve gotten an enhanced re-release of that game, a dungeon crawler, a rhythm game, a musou, an anime, a manga, and several...
News Action RPG With 'Overwhelmingly Positive' Reception Launches On Switch This Week
Astlibra Revision has over 18k Steam user reviews
An action RPG described as 'the best RPG you've never heard about' is about to drop on the Nintendo eShop this week on November 16th, 2023. Although the above trailer is perhaps not the most alluring we've ever seen, general feedback on the PC version of ASTLIBRA Revision has been 'overwhelmingly...
Round Up Everything Announced In The November 2023 Nintendo Indie World Showcase
All 18 games and trailers from the November 14th presentation
Nintendo delivered its latest Indie World Showcase today (Tue 14th November 2023), a 20-minute presentation of games from independent developers coming to Switch soon, with 'soon' being 'today' in some cases! Below you'll find the video of the full Indie World Showcase November 2023...
News Nintendo Indie World Showcase Coming Today, November 14th
20 mins(ish) of news and updates
Fasten your seatbelts folks, Nintendo has announced a new Indie World Showcase for Tuesday, November 14th, 2023. Kicking off at 9am PT / 12pm ET / 5pm BST / 6PM CET / Wed 3am AET, the showcase will feature "roughly 20 minutes of new announcements and updates on indie games coming to Nintendo Switch". So, what are...
News 'Blade Chimera' Combines Stunning Pixel Art With Stylish Metroidvania Action
Coming Spring 2024
As part of the latest Indie World Showcase, Team Ladybug and Playism announced Blade Chimera, a 2D action game with heavy emphasis on exploration and stylish combat. It sports some truly stunning pixel art visuals. Launching in Spring 2024, it looks like we can expect to see some epic boss battles, light puzzle solving, and weird...
News Zelda's Voice Actor Would "Love" To Reprise Her Role In The Live-Action Movie
You hear that, Nintendo?
Last week, Nintendo legend Shigeru Miyamoto surprised everyone when he announced a live-action Legend of Zelda movie was currently in the works. It's already led to a lot of speculation about who could play each character, and one person who's already put their hand up is Patricia Summersett. In case you didn't know, she's...
News Braid: Anniversary Edition Coming To Nintendo Switch Next Year
Update: Confirmed at Indie World
Update [Tue, 14th Nov, 2023 17:45 GMT]: Well, wouldn't you know it? Braid: Anniversary Edition is indeed coming to Switch next year. Today's Indie World presentation confirmed the news, although it was tucked away at the very end of the sizzle reel. The puzzle game originally launched on Xbox Live Arcade in 2008...
Poll So, Will You Be Getting Super Mario RPG On Switch?
The SNES classic returns later this week
Nintendo has been incredibly busy in recent months bolstering the Switch lineup with all sorts of new first-party offerings. Following on from WarioWare: Move It! just a few weeks ago, it's now preparing for the return of Super Mario RPG. This classic Square game started out on the Super Nintendo in 1996 and...
News Switch Online Nintendo 64 Controllers Restocked In North America
Update: Back in stock
Update [Tue 14th Nov, 2023 04:00 GMT]: Nintendo recently restocked the Nintendo 64 Switch Online controller in the US and Canada. Have you had any luck securing one? Tell us in the comments. Original [Wed 27th Sep, 2023 05:45 BST]: If you're looking to enhance your Switch Online experience, you might be interested in an...
News Outer Wilds: Archaeologist Edition Finally Blasts Onto Switch Next Month
Includes 'Echoes of the Eye' DLC
Yes, you read that right. After actual years of waiting, Anapurna took to tonight's Indie World showcase to reveal that the highly-acclaimed time loop game, Outer Wilds, will finally be blasting onto Switch on 7th December, 2023. But what's that? More to the title? Yes, Outer Wilds: Archaeologist Edition is heading...
Watch Nintendo Indie World Showcase November 2023 - Live!
20 minutes of indie goodness awaits
Update: Aaand it's over! If you missed it you can watch the archived stream below, and head to our poll to let us know how you'd rate this November 2023 Indie World Showcase: <related ids="158361"> All of Nintendo's big announcements seem to be over for 2023, but we can always look forward to a November...
News Shantae Advance: Risky Revolution Is Bringing The Lost GBA Adventure To Switch Next Year
20 years in the making
WayForward took to today's Indie World Showcase to reveal that a lost chapter of the Shantae series, Shantae Advance: Risky Revolution, will be hair-whipping its way onto Switch in 2024. This one was originally in development for the Game Boy Advance back in 2001 before being shelved, but now WayForward has brought back the...
Poll So, How Would You Rate That Nintendo Indie World Showcase?
Howl if you dug it
So, time has rung on Nintendo's latest Indie World Showcase, with a bunch of small, medium, and large Switch announcements for games coming from independent studios the world over. We got the long-awaited news of Outer Wilds, which got a December release date in its new Archaeologist Edition guise. a reveal of an unfinished...
News Backpack Hero Mixes Inventory Management And Cute Dungeon Crawling On Switch Today
Pack your bags
Pride yourself on a neatly organised inventory? Well, Backpack Hero might be just the game for you and, what's more, it is available on the Switch eShop today! Shadow dropped as a part of the Indie World Showcase, Backpack Hero will see you playing as one of five adorable animal creatures, who spend their days crawling dungeons to...
News Konami's Super Crazy Rhythm Castle Brings Toe-Tapping Musical Mayhem To Switch Today
Bring the noise
Earlier this year, we were invited along to a preview event by Konami and of all the games on display, one took us by surprise. That game was Super Crazy Rhythm Castle, and it is available to pick up on the Switch eShop today (14th November). Developed by Second Impact Games, Super Crazy Rhythm Castle appears to do everything that...
News Cosy Creature-Collector 'Moonstone Island' Brings Retro Zelda Vibes To Switch Next Spring
No (minish) cap
Publisher Raw Fury popped up in today's Indie World Showcase to give an update on the gorgeous creature-collecting deckbuilder, Moonstone Island, which we now know will be flying onto Switch in Spring 2024. Aside from the pull of the retro Zelda-style visuals, this game seems to have a little bit of something for everyone. This life...
News 'A Highland Song' Brings Adaptive Narratives And Catchy Folk Music To Switch
Launching next month
During today's Indie World showcase, A Highland Song has been announced for Nintendo Switch, and it's not far off either, launching next month on December 5th, 2023. Featuring adaptive storytelling that caters to your own choices, A Highland Song sees you traverse across the Scottish Highlands against the beautiful music of...
Monday13th Nov 2023
Review 9 Years Of Shadows (Switch) - Unique Ideas Elevate This Scrappy Metroidvania
Dark crystals
The hallowed Metroidvania has gone from an original, curiously enticing one-off concept, to a highly consumable once-monthly product fit for devouring at speed. If you’re now, as we are, extremely seasoned in the format pioneered by Symphony of the Night in 1997, you’ll likely rip through 9 Years of Shadows like a '46 Ford through...
News 'Spirittea' Brews Up A Studio Ghibli-Meets-Stardew Valley Life Sim On Switch Today
Chaihiro
We have been intrigued by Spirittea ever since it was announced back in 2020 and now we have the chance to see whether this life sim is our cuppa tea, as the title finally stirs up the Switch eShop today (13th November). Publisher No More Robots and developer Cheesemaster Games have released an all-new launch trailer (above) which...
Random Pokémon Gold & Silver's Male Protagonist Was Apparently A Ninja In The DS Remakes
Hyaaah!
Pokémon HeartGold & SoulSilver are widely considered to be one of the greatest entries in the long-running franchise, but did you know that the games' male protagonist was actually altered to look more like a ninja for the DS remakes? That's according to a magazine translation discovered as part of DidYouKnowGaming's comprehensive dive...
Poll Do You Think We'll See Hollow Knight: Silksong This Year?
It's too big for an Indie World, surely
With every new video game announcement showcase — whether from Nintendo, Sony, Microsoft, or even a more broad presentation — you'll probably hear loud calls clamouring for a certain insect-starring Metroidvania sequel. Tomorrow's Indie World has returned those same calls, but we need to be honest with...
Talking Point Which Zelda Game Should Be Adapted For The Movie?
Dost thou sense it?
Welp, Nintendo and Sony are already in development on a live-action Legend of Zelda movie and our brains are buzzin’. The announcement was, unsurprisingly, light on the details Zelda-heads are most interested in learning about, which has only made skepticism and speculation more rampant. Who is going to play Link? Will he talk?
News Zelda: TOTK And Mario Wonder Land GOTY Nominations At The Game Awards 2023
Both games collect 5 noms each
The nominations have been officially announced for Geoff Keighley's night of razzle-dazzle, The Game Awards, which this year will take place on 7th December. Of course, the category on everyone's mind is the prestigious Game of the Year, which this time sees two Nintendo games in the running for top prize. Yes, both...
News Nintendo Is Most-Nominated Publisher At The Game Awards 2023
The Big N scoops 15 noms
Earlier today, Geoff Keighley announced the nominations for The Game Awards 2023, including the hotly-contested Game of the Year — where both The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom and Super Mario Bros. Wonder are in contention. But perhaps more impressive is that Nintendo has secured the most nominations of any...
UK Charts Mario Wonder Takes Bronze As Call Of Duty Makes Its Mark
Like clockwork
The latest physical UK charts are here and, as expected, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III has landed with a band, comfortably taking the number one position despite selling roughly 25% less than the previous entry in the franchise (thanks, Chris Dring). This means that Super Mario Bros. Wonder is no longer holding onto the gold...
Review Thirsty Suitors (Switch) - A Heart And Humour-Filled Ex-Battler, Stylish But Overly Ambitious
And we thought our love lives were a disaster
If you play enough video games, you can see when developers are playing it safe, but that isn’t the case for Outerloop’s Thirsty Suitors. If anything, it is trying to do too much, its ambition reaching to heights that its budget simply can’t deliver, but we found ourselves not minding. So much love...
News New Pokémon Scarlet & Violet 7-Star Tera Raid Battle Event Announced For This Weekend
Take on Eevee
The next 7-Star Tera Raid Battle event has been announced for Pokémon Scarlet and Violet and, with 'Eevee Day' rapidly approaching (apparently), there are no prizes for guessing the starring 'mon this time around (thanks, @SerebiiNet). Yes, Eevee will be taking the spotlight in the upcoming event, which kicks off this weekend from...
Sunday12th Nov 2023
Soapbox Six Months Later, Tears Of The Kingdom's Sense Of Wonder Is Still Unmatched
Hook(shot), line and sinker
Soapbox features enable our individual writers and contributors to voice their opinions on hot topics and random stuff they've been chewing over. Today, Jim celebrates six months of Tears of the Kingdom by flying back into Link's latest... The launch of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom was such a momentous...
Video Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince - Gameplay Introduction
Download a demo from the Switch eShop
Next month sees the release of Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince on the Nintendo Switch and in the lead-up to this new monster battler, Square Enix has uploaded an introduction trailer. In case you've missed previous updates on this one, it's not your average Dragon Quest game. Instead of directly fighting...
Poll Box Art Brawl - Duel: Hey! Pikmin
Hey! Another brawl
Hello everybody, and welcome to the latest edition of Box Art Brawl! Last time, we took a look at Kirby Mass Attack for the Nintendo DS. It wasn't quite as close as we were admittedly expecting, with the North American version easily beating the competition with 65% of the vote. This week, we're skipping ahead to the 3DS and the...
Video Digital Foundry's Technical Analysis Of Sonic Superstars
Sonic's latest side-scroller analysed
The latest Sonic platformer Sonic Superstars made its debut on the Switch and multiple other platforms last month. Digital Foundry has now uploaded a tech review, seeing how the Nintendo version of the game compares to the rest. All versions except the Nintendo Switch "largely share the same visual qualities"...
Saturday11th Nov 2023
News Super Mario RPG Switch Leaked Online Ahead Of Next Week's Release
It's happened again
Following a Super Mario Bros. Wonder leak in October, it looks like Super Mario RPG for Switch has now also been made available ahead of its official launch next week. Although the game isn't out until 17th November, dataminer 'OatmealDome' has confirmed the game has now been "leaked to the inter
News Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (Version 3.0.0) New Character Stats & Balance Changes Revealed
Here's what's been updated
Just days ago, Nintendo launched the sixth and final DLC wave for Mario Kart 8 Deluxe on the Nintendo Switch. The patch notes detailed all sorts of general updates and fixes. This included a lot of fine adjustments, and we've got some extra insight, courtesy of the Japanese website Mario Kart Blog (via Meester_Tweester on...
News Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom Wins Nintendo GOTY At Golden Joystick Awards 2023
Baldur's Gate 3 takes out "ultimate" GOTY
The Golden Joystick Awards 2023 has just wrapped up and we've now got a full list of every winner. On the Switch front, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom has officially won the Nintendo game of the year for 2023. The "ultimate" game of the year award went to Larian's RPG hit Baldur's Gate 3. Not...
Soapbox Fortnite OG Reminds Me For The First Time In Years That I’m Playing A Battle Royale
Who says you can’t go home again?
Soapbox features enable our individual writers and contributors to voice their opinions on hot topics and random stuff they've been chewing over. Today, Ethan thanks the driver of the time-travelling Battle Bus... Back in 2018, a rallying cry echoed throughout the Nintendo Switch community. It was just three...
News Netflix Announces Return Of "The Voice Of Geralt" In New Witcher Animation
"Coming late 2024"
Netflix this week has lifted the lid on its new animated Witcher film, Sirens of the Deep. Perhaps what's most exciting about this upcoming project airing in "late 2024" is that it will see the return of Doug Cockle. If you weren't already aware, Cockle is the famous English voice actor of Geralt, as heard in titles like The...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (November 11th)
Heading back to Hyrule
Ready for a spot of weekend gaming? Us too. Welcome back to another edition of What Are You Playing! Before we dive into our screen plans, let's have a look back at what happened this week in the world of news. This week has been all about da movies as Nintendo announced that it is working on a live-action Zelda film,...
Friday10th Nov 2023
Guide Best WarioWare Games Of All Time
RANK!
The original GBA title in this anarchic series, WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Microgame$! launched on 21st March 2003 in Japan and introduced us to a brand new side of Mario's arch-rival. Yes, it turns out Wario is himself a game developer! WarioWare has been the main way to experience the character's zany, disgusting antics ever since the series'...
News Level-5's New Fantasy Life Game Has Been Delayed Until 2024
Update: Level-5 wants to deliver a "better quality" game
Update [Fri 10th Nov, 2023 04:45 GMT]: Unfortunately, Level-5 has now officially confirmed the delay of Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time. It will now arrive on the Switch at some point in 2024. Here's an official statement, explaining the developer wants to deliver a "better quality"...
Talking Point If 'Switch 2' Is Backwards Compatible, What Will You Do With Your Switch?
Destined to gather dust?
As we approach 2024, we're naturally getting increasingly keen to learn more about Nintendo's next major piece of hardware, affectionately dubbed the 'Switch 2', for now. After all, although the current line-up of upcoming Switch games is certainly nothing to sneer at, there's no denying that Nintendo is leaning heavily on...
Review DreamWorks All-Star Kart Racing (Switch) - Ain't The Sharpest Tool In The Shed
They put a Shrek in it
Given that he’s an internet icon these days and the star of countless memes, it’s a bit of a surprise that it’s taken this long – 12 full years, in fact – to find a way to get Shrek into another video game. The last title to feature the onion-layered ogre was DreamWorks Super Star Kartz, released by Activision in...
News Valve Announces Steam Deck OLED, Says Switch OLED Paved The Way
"It's just a great product from Nintendo"
Game company Valve, responsible for iconic series like Half-Life and Portal, has today announced the Steam Deck OLED, a follow-up to its original portable device with a longer-lasting battery, faster downloads, and plenty of other features. During an interview with The Washington Post about the updated...
Poll What’s Your Favourite New Mario Kart 8 Deluxe DLC Track In Wave 6?
Let us know
Nintendo's Booster Course Wave 6 DLC for Mario Kart 8 Deluxe arrived yesterday and now that everyone has had some time to check it out, it's got us wondering what your favourite track is in this new update. You might have been excited about a particular track in the lead-up, and now that you've played them all you've changed your mind...
News Nintendo Hardware And Software Teams Have Been Working "As One" Recently, Says Shinya Takahashi
Creating software that benefits hardware and vice versa
Nintendo has published the official English translation of the financial report Q&A for Q2 FY2024, and it wraps up with a particularly interesting comment on the company's recently-changed approach to hardware and software development. Asked about whether Nintendo has shifted to using...
News Miyamoto And Avi Arad Have Been Discussing The Zelda Movie For A Decade
"I know we face an extremely high hurdle"
When Nintendo announced that it was developing a movie based on The Legend of Zelda, Shigeru Miyamoto wrenched control of Nintendo's Twitter account away from the company's social team to give a few short details on the project. There, he sta
Guide Switch OLED Vs. Steam Deck OLED - Full Tech Specs, Nintendo / Valve Handheld Comparison
Behold the Nintendo Steam OLED... no, that's not right
Valve's latest variant on its range of Steam Deck handheld PCs is the Steam Deck OLED, a system which bears a striking resemblance to Nintendo Switch OLED Model in both name and form. But what's the difference between Switch OLED and Steam Deck OLED? We've looked previously at the differences...
News Mortal Kombat 1 Gets A New Update On Switch, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
The first DLC fighter has arrived
This week marks the arrival of the first Mortal Kombat 1 DLC fighter. In case you missed it, it's Omni-Man from the Invincible series. As part of this new update, NetherRealm has now rolled out a brand new update, which also includes some lengthy patch notes for all platforms including the Nintendo Switch. This...
News Risk Of Rain Returns Reinvigorates A Roguelite Classic, Out Now On Switch
November rain
Risk of Rain Returns, a remake of Hopoo Games' seminal roguelite Risk of Rain, is out now on Nintendo Switch, and you can snap it up for $14.99 / £12.79. Launching just one day after the original game's 10th anniversary (8th November 2013), Risk of Rain Returns isn't just a fancy upgrade with spruced-up visuals and tighter gameplay...
News The Turok 3 Remaster On Switch Has Been Subject To A Short Delay
It's not a long wait, don't worry
Nightdive Studios has announced that Turok 3: Shadow of Oblivion has been delayed slightly on Switch and is now scheduled to arrive on November 30th, 2023. The team hasn't provided a specific reason behind the delay, but given that it's only a couple of weeks after the initial release date, we're honestly not too...
News The Super Mario Bros. Movie Arrives On Netflix This December (US)
Some other regions can already watch on this platform
The Super Mario Bros. Movie had a tremendous amount of success in cinemas earlier this year, but if you didn't catch it, it's now available on certain digital and streaming services. If you happen to be located in the US, it's today been confirmed Illumination and Nintendo's hit animated movie...
Thursday9th Nov 2023
News Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Has Been Updated To Version 3.0.0, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
The final wave of DLC is now available
Today marks the arrival of the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe 'Wave 6' Booster Course Pass DLC for Nintendo Switch. This is the final wave of additional content and brings the total amount of DLC courses to 48. All up though there is now 96 courses from across the series to speed through. This new update comes with the...
Fine finale
It feels like a lifetime ago since Nintendo announced that it would be expanding Mario Kart 8 Deluxe with the Booster Course Pass, adding a total of 48 courses made up of revamped classics and brand-new additions. But does the expansion end with a bang or a whimper? Well, much like prior waves, we’d say this one lands somewhere in the...
A Link to the Cast
Well, there it is. Nintendo has announced that not only is a Legend of Zelda movie a possibility, but it's happening. Shigeru Miyamoto himself took to Twitter to share this news, stating that producer Avi Arad and director Wes Ball are already attached and it will be co-financed by Sony (a fact that we are still wrapping our heads...
News Super Mario RPG's Switch Release Gets A Five-Minute Overview Trailer
Update: Now in English!
Update [Thu 9th Nov, 2023 18:30 GMT]: Nintendo of America has now shared an English version of the overview trailer for Super Mario RPG, which launches on Nintendo Switch on 17th November, 2023. The five-minute trailer goes over all of the game's features, cast, and new additions. Check it out above, and let us know how...
News Oops! The New Persona Game Accidentally Got Released Early
Atlus seems to have resolved the issue now
Atlus' new tactical RPG Persona 5 Tactica might not be out until next week, but there are apparently some lucky fans out there who have already been able to access and play the game. As highlighted on social media and elsewhere, it seems the Steam version of the game has gone live a week ahead of its 17th...
News Sanabi's Pixel-Art Cyberpunk Setting Looks Awesome, And It's Out Now
Yes, we'll have that
Publisher Neowiz has launched Sanabi for the Nintendo Switch, and it honestly looks pretty awesome. It's a pixel-art action platformer set in a Cyberpunk-inspired world with stunning neon lights and huge, imposing structures. You play as a legendary retired veteran called upon for one last job (no, not Solid Snake), and you'll...
Japanese Charts It's Onwards And Upwards For Super Mario Bros. Wonder
Reigning champ dominates
The latest Japanese Charts are in, courtesy of Famitsu and Gematsu, and it's another resounding victory for Super Mario Bros. Wonder. The platformer has shifted a further 108,449 copies to make up a cumulative 910,259. It's not unreasonable to assume that the game will cross the 1,000,000 threshold by this time next week...
Nintendo Download 9th November (North America)
Spirttea! Super Crazy Rhythm Castle! Double Dragon!
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: Hogwarts Legacy (Warner...
News Warner Bros. Says It's Focused On Transforming Its "Biggest Franchises" Into Live Services
"Always on gameplay" with an extended life cycle
During Warner Bros. Q3 earnings call, the company's CEO David Zaslav has revealed it's focused on transforming its "biggest franchises" from three to four-year releases into "more always on gameplay" experiences through live services, multiplatform releases, and free-to-play extensions. The "goal" is...
News Nintendo Confirms Delay Of New Development Building
Expansion plan knocks it back to 2028
Back in August, there was a report from Nikkei claiming Nintendo's new development building had been delayed due to an "expansion plan". Nintendo didn't officially comment about this at the time, but now within the slides of its latest financial results briefing, it's confirmed construction has been up-scaled...
News 'This Means Warp' Mixes Overcooked-Style Co-Op And Sci-Fi Space Battles On Switch This Month
The FTL vibes are strong with this one
If you are after some of the space strategy roguelite action of FTL: Faster Than Light but want to dish out orders to your friends as you do it, then the frantic co-op game This Means Warp might be right up your street when it lands on Switch on 30th November. Developed by Outlier Games, This Means Warp will...
News Pokémon Horizons Anime Is Coming To BBC iPlayer Next Month (UK)
Also landing on CBBC
After a long time without a Western release date, The Pokémon Company has today announced that the new animated series, Pokémon Horizons, will be landing in the UK next month on BBC iPlayer and the corresponding children's TV channel CBBC. While we don't have a specific release date at the time of writing, though TPC has...
Wednesday8th Nov 2023
Guide Best Nintendo Switch Detective Games
Grab your trilby and trench coat
Everyone loves a good mystery, and even more so if they're the one who gets to solve it. The detective genre has evolved a great deal since its point-and-click adventure game roots, and this list proves how much things have changed. In fact, the games that we're including in this list range from typical noir...
Wake up Link, the movie's on
Well, folks, it's actually happened. After the monumental success of The Super Mario Bros. Movie, Nintendo is making a live-action movie based on The Legend of Zelda. We'll be keeping this guide updated as we learn more about the project, including its release date, duration, cast, and more. For now, let's dive into...
Guide Where To Buy Super Mario RPG On Switch
Best deals and cheapest prices!
Nintendo Switch owners have been treated to Super Mario RPG, a remake of the SNES classic Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars which originally launched back in 1996. It's a perfect opportunity for those who loved the original to relive the title in glorious HD, but it's also a great chance for those who have...
Review Fashion Dreamer (Switch) - Some Decent Dress-Up, But Lacks Style Savvy's Depth
Flashy façade
Fashion Dreamer, the newest release from the developer (Syn Sophia) of the cult classic Style Savvy games, garnered high expectations from fans hoping to find a spiritual successor to the series. While Fashion Dreamer is not technically part of the Style Savvy family (known as 'Style Boutique' in Europe), it offers fans of those DS...
News Nintendo's 330M+ User Accounts Will Be Foundation Of "Lasting Relationship With Consumers"
It's all about "supporting long-term relationships"
Nintendo has previously mentioned how it's planning to use the same account system to make the transition to the next generation easier, and now it's reiterated this in its latest financial update while revealing there are now "over" 330 million Nintendo accounts worldwide. This figure covers 164...
News Sony Is Co-Financing Nintendo's Live-Action Zelda Movie
It's also handling the worldwide theatrical distribution
Nintendo and Sony may not have the best history, but it seems they'll be teaming up for a live-action Legend of Zelda movie. Yes, in case you somehow missed it, Miyamoto recently took control of Nintendo's social channels and announced a Zelda movie project had been in the works for "many...
News Super Mario Bros. Wonder Is Officially The "Fastest-Selling" Super Mario Title Ever
Shifting 4.3 million units in the first two weeks
Nintendo's latest 2D platformer Super Mario Bros. Wonder only debuted on the Switch last month and it's already a huge success. Nintendo's latest financial results reveal the title was able to shift 4.3 million units globally in just two weeks, making it the "biggest release" and "fastest-selling"...
News Nintendo Reveals "Positive Impact" The Mario Movie Had On Mario's Game Sales
Super Mario evergreen revenue is up year-on-year
Nintendo's Mario Movie, which made its debut earlier this year, has had an incredibly positive impact on the sales and downloads of Super Mario games. After being watched by around 169.84 million people and a cumulative global box-office revenue of $1,361,250,000 billion, Nintendo experienced some...
Reaction What's Your Gut Feeling On The Zelda Movie News?
Excited? Concerned? Confused? Get your hot takes here!
In typical Nintendo fashion, the company unexpectedly and nonchalantly dropped the announcement last night that it is deep into development on a Legend of Zelda movie with Sony Pictures. It comes as no massive shock given the success of the Super Mario Bros. Movie, but the fact that this Zelda...
Random Sonic & Chill Is The Ultimate Chillout Music Album For Sonic Fans
Ah, so relaxing
GameChops and music artist Funk Fiction have released Sonic & Chill, a relaxing new addition to the '& Chill' album series featuring multiple tunes from classic Sonic games. Comprised of 14 tracks in total, you've got the likes of Chemical Plant Zone, Welcome to Station Square, and Hydrocity Zone to accompany you while you...
News Embracer May Soon Be Closing 'Timesplitters' Studio Free Radical Design
Another casualty of Embracer's restructuring
In yet another blow to the gaming industry, VGC has reported that Embracer Group may soon be closing the Nottingham-based UK studio Free Radical Design. The team was reformed back in 2021 to revive the classic FPS franchise Timesplitters, but it looks like that may now be under threat as a result of...
Poll What Review Score Would You Give WarioWare: Move It?
Get a move on
Last week, WarioWare: Move It! brought Mario's #2 nemesis back to Switch for another round of microgame goodness, this time returning to the waggle-filled joys of the Wii entry, WarioWare Smooth Moves. Our resident reviewer extraordinaire, PJ O'Reilly, awarded it 8/10 in his review, saying this entry is "as daft and colourful as...
News Assassin's Creed Publisher Ubisoft Axes 124 Jobs
Ubisoft Montreal cuts 98 positions in total
Ubisoft is the latest company to lay off employees, with the French publisher's Montreal studio (Assassin's Creed) reportedly hit the hardest, cutting 98 jobs. In total though, Ubisoft is axing 124 jobs as part of a global company restructure. Some of the positions impacted include administration and IT...
News Farming Simulator Kids Is Bringing Cute, Accessible Farming Fun To Switch
Launching Spring 2024
Developer and publisher Giants Software has announced Farming Simulator Kids for the Nintendo Switch, offering a more child-friendly, accesible take on its long-running Farming Simulator franchise. Switching out text for more audiovisual cues, Farming Simulator Kids will require players to harvest crops, care for a variety of...
Tuesday7th Nov 2023
Guide Best 18+ Switch Games For Adults
No, not THOSE ones
For decades, Nintendo has fostered a family-friendly image that has made the brand a firm favourite with gamers both young and young at heart. Its colourful library of top-tier software and the convenient way the hybrid handheld slots into family life makes Switch the family console to own. But are there any games for adults on...
News Nintendo Reconfirms Release Windows For Major Upcoming Switch Games
The first half of 2024 ain't looking bad
Nintendo has published its six-month financial report for FY2024 and, as per usual, has also reconfirmed release dates for its upcoming games. Now including the Mario vs. Donkey Kong remake, there are no big surprises in this list of "Primary Nintendo Products," but Metroid Prime 4 fans may take heart in the...
News Super Mario RPG Switch Is Getting A Physical SNES Style Instruction Manual
Will be available in Japan at launch
Physical game manuals have been phased out over the years, but as part of the return of Super Mario RPG on the Switch next week, Nintendo is releasing a new one. As highlighted by Game Watch, Nintendo has revealed an authentic SNES-style manual based on the original 1996 instruction booklet. It will be available...
News Microsoft Will Think Of Nintendo Users As "Part Of The Xbox Community" Going Forward
Phil Spencer wants an "equal" future
Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer has been busy promoting the tech giant's recent acquisition of Activision Blizzard, and as part of this, he spoke to Japanese outlet Famitsu about how it will work with other platforms going forward. In regards to Xbox's future, Phil and the team want to think of Nintendo and...
News Surprise! Nintendo Is Officially Working On A Live-Action Legend Of Zelda Movie
Wes Ball is on directing duties
Nintendo has announced that it is working on a live-action The Legend of Zelda movie with producer Avi Arad and director Wes Ball. Following the immense success of The Super Mario Bros. Movie with Illumination, the Zelda project will this time be distributed by Sony Pictures Entertainment Inc. Avi Arad seems to be a...
News Nintendo Switch Has Now Sold Over 132 Million Units
They're stacking up
Nintendo's quarterly financial results have been released and they show that Switch, in all its iterations, has now crossed the 130-million-sales mark. As of 30th September 2023, the lifetime number of Nintendo Switch hardware units sold — including the regular model, Switch Lite, and Switch OLED — stands at 132.46 million,...
Review Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2 - A Poor Switch Port Of A Promising Platform Pounder
All-Star Bawl
Just two years after the release of Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl, the Nicktoons have been thrust together once again in the name of licensed platform fighting, of all things, in Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2. The original was a solid outing with deep mechanics, but was held back by a lack of polish outside of gameplay, and although...
News 8BitDo Reveals Its New 'Ultimate C' Bluetooth Controller, Compatible With Switch
Pre-orders are live
8BitDo has this week lifted the lid on its new gamepad the 'Ultimate C Bluetooth Controller', compatible with Nintendo Switch. It's got the "same ultimate quality" but has been simplified and is now available at the ultimate price of $29.99 USD (or the regional equivalent). It comes packed with 6-axis motion control, rumble...
News Here Are The Top Ten Best-Selling Nintendo Switch Games As Of September 2023
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe stays in pole position
Nintendo has today shared its latest financial report for FY2024 and this gives us an updated list of the best-selling Switch games as of 30th September 2023. Unlike the last report, which saw The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom sneak into the proceedings, this quarter remains relatively unchanged...
News Shuntaro Furukawa Claims Recent 'Switch 2' Rumours Are Not Accurate
Here we go again
Rumours of the Switch successor are hotting up by the day, though Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa seems keen to challenge the accuracy of the claims (thanks, Nintendo Everything). In a recent financial call, the contents of which were written up on the Japanese site Mainichi, Furukawa dug into some of the latest 'Switch 2'...
News Tears Of The Kingdom Continues To Prove That 'Open World Zelda' Is A Best-Selling Formula
Almost 20 million units sold
Nintendo has announced that The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom has now sold 19.50 million units, just shy of that 20 million milestone. Launched on May 12th, 2023, the game has now effectively sold nearly two-thirds of what Breath of the Wild has managed in the space of about five months or so. That's insane. For...
News Nintendo Records Biggest Q1+2 Sales Figures Since Switch Launch
Mario Movie and other projects lend a hand
Nintendo has today published its financial report for Q2 FY2024 and it looks like things have been going really rather well. On top of some meaty sales figures for the likes of Tears of the Kingdom, Pikmin 4 and the Switch console itself, the report finds that Nintendo's sales in the first half of the...
News Bandai Namco Ending Sales Of Taiko no Tatsujin: Drum 'n' Fun! Later This Month
"We kindly ask for your understanding"
We've got some sad news for all the 'Taiko no Tatsujin' drummers out there today. Bandai Namco has announced it will be discontinuing sales of Taiko no Tatsujin: Drum 'n' Fun! for the Nintendo Switch on 30th November 2023. The Japanese video game company shared the following message on social media: "We...
News Pre-Orders For A Stunning Banjo-Kazooie Statue Are Now Live
Another gem from First 4 Figures
Toy and model company First 4 Figures has launched pre-orders for a new product called 'Banjo-Kazooie Duet'. Based on the 1998 N64 classic Banjo-Kazooie from developer Rare, the statue comes in three flavours, each accompanied by a rather eye-watering price tag. The first is the standard model showcasing the two...
News Pikmin 4 Has Sold 2.61 Million Units In Just Over Two Months
Over 50% of which in Japan
As part of Nintendo's latest financial report, which tracks the second quarter of the fiscal year ending March '24 (that's April 1st to September 30th, 2023 specifically), the company has announced that Pikmin 4 has sold 2.62 million units since its release on July 21st, 2023. The milestone puts the game ahead of Pikmin 3...
Site News Nintendo Life Turns 18 Today
All grown up
Wow. Today marks eighteen years since the first post on Nintendo Life, and by any measurement, that is a long time. The site is officially all grown up and will likely celebrate down the pub with a beer tonight with its best friends Push Square, Pure Xbox, and Time Extension. Whether you've discovered the site recently or you've been...
News Tetris 99 Scores A Super Mario RPG Event, Unlock A Free Special Theme
A limited-time event starting later this week
Following on from a special Xenoblade Chronicles 3 event, Nintendo has now announced it's hosting a Super Mario RPG Maximus Cup in its Switch Online battle royale, Tetris 99. This event will start later this week on 9th November and will run until 13th November. Super Mario RPG will then arrive later on...
News Horror Life Sim 'Bem Feito' Channels The '90s With Switch Launch Trailer
Meet Garotron OS
Publisher QuByte Interactive has released the launch trailer for its upcoming 'horror life-sim' Bem Feito, launching on the Switch this week on November 9th, 2023. The trailer evokes commercials from the '80s and '90s, featuring atmospheric clips, a soothing voiceover, and an appropriate CRT filter to make things look extra...
Guide Super Mario Bros. Wonder: Special World - Fluff-Puff Peaks Special Climb To The Beat
All Flower Coins, Wonder Flowers and Wonder Seeds located
Hello, and welcome to our Super Mario Bros. Wonder Walkthrough guides! Here we'll be guiding you through every level in the game and showing you where to find All Flower Coins, All Wonder Flowers and
Feature Hearthstone, Magic & Mario - The Many And Varied Influences Behind 'Wild Country'
"We looked to take a page out of Nintendo’s book"
Revealed at Gamescom back in August and coming to Switch (and Steam) in 2024, Wild Country is described as "a cozy-competitive card game with city-building elements" by its developer, Lost Native. The game involves constructing buildings for the critters of Big Sky County while collecting cards...
Guide Super Mario Bros. Wonder: World 6 - Pull, Turn, Burn
All Flower Coins, Wonder Flowers and Wonder Seeds located
Hello, and welcome to our Super Mario Bros. Wonder Walkthrough guides! Here we'll be guiding you through every level in the game and showing you where to find All Flower Coins, All Wonder Flowers and
Guide Super Mario Bros. Wonder: Special World - Shining Falls Special Triple Threat Deluge
All Flower Coins, Wonder Flowers and Wonder Seeds located
Hello, and welcome to our Super Mario Bros. Wonder Walkthrough guides! Here we'll be guiding you through every level in the game and showing you where to find All Flower Coins, All Wonder Flowers and
Guide Super Mario Bros. Wonder: World 6 - Badge Challenge - Grappling Vine II
All Flower Coins, Wonder Flowers and Wonder Seeds located
Hello, and welcome to our Super Mario Bros. Wonder Walkthrough guides! Here we'll be guiding you through every level in the game and showing you where to find All Flower Coins, All Wonder Flowers and
Monday6th Nov 2023
News Nintendo Confirms New Smash Bros. Ultimate Switch OLED Bundle For Black Friday
Return of the Smash Joy-Con
Update: [Mon 6th Nov, 2023 14:15 GMT]: Nintendo has officially confirmed the new Black Friday Smash Bros. Switch OLED bundle for $349.9, as detailed in our original story below. As you can see from the official shots below, it is a standard OLED console and dock with the Smash Bros. Joy-Con from the 'regular' Smash Bros...
Video 12 Exciting Games Coming To Nintendo Switch In November 2023
Super Mario RPG! Persona 5 Tactica! Bluey!
Before you say anything, yes, we know it's already November 6th at the time of writing, but it's never too late to highlight some of the great games coming to the Nintendo Switch over the coming days and weeks. Yes, Halloween has come and gone, the days are getting shorter and colder, and Mariah Carey has...
Random 8 Cancelled Retro Studios Games Detailed, Including 'Portal With Combat'
And an NFL game?!
Retro Studios is best known for its work on the Metroid and Donkey Kong franchises. Still, the developer has dabbled in a number of intriguing projects that have unfortunately wound up on the cutting room floor. DidYouKnowGaming is back with another deep dive video looking into the studio's history, specifically detailing 8...
Review Little Goody Two Shoes (Switch) - Cute, Compelling Horror With Some Frustrations
The Red Shoes
Fairy tales are never really what they seem. Growing up, we’re all exposed to these moral stories – often based on fable and myth – which have been adapted multiple times and, in many cases, softened too, whether it’s through a beautifully drawn picture book or a sanitised Disney adaptation. But as you get older and more...
Review Air Twister (Switch) - An Arcade Blast From Yu Suzuki's Past, And A Missed Opportunity
Like we did last summer
Back in 2010, the Wii's Sin & Punishment: Star Successor inadvertently informed how, in various ways, the Space Harrier model could be revitalised in a contemporary fashion. In Air Twister, director Yu Suzuki, famous for creating Space Harrier, Out Run, and After Burner (not to mention Shenmu
News Super Mario Party + Red & Blue Joy-Con Bundle Announced
It's party season
Nintendo has revealed a bunch of Switch bundles and discounts ahead of Black Friday and the Holiday season, but one new bundle to come out of this announcement is the Super Mario Party + Red & Blue Joy-Con Bundle, which launches on 10th November. Retailing at $99.99, you'll be able to pick up a copy of Super Mario Party along...
UK Charts Mario Wonder Soars As WarioWare Lands With A Whimper
Wahoo!
The latest UK physical charts are in and it has been yet another strong showing from Super Mario Bros. Wonder as the Nintendo 2D platformer holds onto the top spot once again. The game's main competitor for the past couple of weeks, Marvel's Spider-Man 2, has dropped down into third this time, leaving EA Sports FC 24 to once again dribble...
News Epic Records "Biggest Day In Fortnite History" As 44 Million Players Return To The OG Island
Throwing it back
After a boatload of rumours, Epic Games finally confirmed last week that the original Fortnite island would be making a comeback with the launch of 'Season OG'. Well, after a weekend of playing, the studio has reported that the classic cameo brought about "the biggest day in Fortnite's history". According to the announcement from...
Sunday5th Nov 2023
Review World Of Horror - One Of The Most Unique Roguelites On Switch
"I am a horror maniac who prefers to stay at home"
These days, it feels like every other indie game released is a roguelite of some kind, and while there are a lot of good ideas brought to the table, the barrage of releases can feel like they start to blend together. Not so with World of Horror. This is a roguelite RPG styled after the basic...
Mini Review Alien Hominid Invasion (Switch) - An Explosive, Superior Sequel
Chaos reassembled
Admittedly, we never dug the original Alien Hominid. First released on consoles in 2004, it had its fanbase, sure, but the Newgrounds art style, slack animation response, and aggravating rather than enjoyable difficulty curve just turned us off. Enter Alien Hominid Invasion, a 2023 sequel that blasted out of nowhere, ready to...
News Jurassic Park: Classic Games Collection Launches Later This Month On Switch
Published by Limited Run Games
If you've been looking forward to the Jurassic Park: Classic Games Collection, the good news is it's finally been locked in for a 22nd November 2023 release on the Switch eShop. This compilation, published by Limited Run Games, contains multiple versions of NES, Game Boy, SNES and Genesis / Mega Drive titles. And will...
Feature Nintendo Life eShop Selects (October 2023)
Our favourite Switch eShop games in October
The fireworks have started. The spooks are over. We're approaching winter. And... it's eShop Selects. We're in November and closing in on the end of 2023, but while you sit around all wrapped up warm watching the fireworks for Bonfire Night (in the UK at least), why not look at the best the Switch eShop...
Reminder Pokémon Scarlet & Violet + DLC Physical Release Now Available
You still need to "download an update" to play Part 2
Pokémon Scarlet & Violet Part Two DLC 'The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero - The Indigo Disk' was locked in for 14th December earlier this week. Now, in the lead-up to this, The Pokémon Company has officially released a new physical version including Part One: The Teal Mask. In case you...
Poll Box Art Brawl - Duel: Kirby Mass Attack
They... they're multiplying!
It's time for another edition of Box Art Brawl, are you ready to judge a game by its cover(s)? Before we dive into the proceedings of today's match-up, let's check out what happened last time. It was a good old one-on-one duel for The Lion King on the SNES, with Europe and North America going head-to-head. After you...
News Fortnite's Original Island Returns In New 'Season OG' Update
"Drop in"
The free-to-play battle royale Fortnite has announced it's going back to the beginnings with the launch of "Chapter 4 Season OG". This new season sees players drop into the "original" Fortnite Island. Throughout this season, each major update will evolve the experience - bringing in new weapons, vehicles, and much more: "Drop in the...
News Mortal Kombat 1 Poll Reveals Cross-play As Most Requested Online Feature
Also known as 'kross-play'
Mortal Kombat 1 didn't have the best start on the Nintendo Switch, but it's slowly improved over time with some patches fixing up all areas of the game. It seems Mortal Kombat co-creator Ed Boon also wants to enhance the game's online mode, with the industry veteran recently sharing a poll on social media asking fans what...
Saturday4th Nov 2023
All Flower Coins, Wonder Flowers and Wonder Seeds located
Hello, and welcome to our Super Mario Bros. Wonder Walkthrough guides! Here we'll be guiding you through every level in the game and showing you where to find All Flower Coins, All Wonder Flowers, and
News F2P eShop Title 'Omega Strikers' Ends Development Just Months After Launch
"It hurts us to have to let you down"
Just months after arriving on the Switch eShop and other platforms, the free-to-play online "footbrawler" Omega Strikers will be wrapping up development after it ships its next update. The team at Odyssey Interactive is making this tough decision in order to guarantee the future of the studio. In a video...
Feature Best Metal Gear Games, Ranked - Switch And Nintendo Systems
As ranked by you
Metal Gear..?! The Metal Gear franchise stands as one of the most iconic and influential of all time, largely thanks to its indulgent storylines and original gameplay mechanics from series creator Hideo Kojima. It's been a long time coming, but now that Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1 is out on Switch, Nintendo fans new...
News Wario's New Voice Actor Confirms Role On Social Media
Unsurprisingly he's also the new voice of Mario & Luigi
Well, if you weren't already convinced, the new Mario and Luigi actor Kevin Afghani has now confirmed he's also the voice of Wario. In a brief update on social media, he did a little bit of Wario roleplay while mentioning how he was "going back to play the game" he's in, WarioWare: Move It! on...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (November 4th)
Gotta go play
The weekend is here once again, so it's time to find out what games we're all planning on diving into over the next couple of days. Before we do so, however, let's take a look back at what's been going on this week... First up, Toby Fox shared another tantalising update on the status of Deltarune, which continues to intrigue. We also...
News Overwatch 2 Reveals Brand New Tank Hero At BlizzCon 2023
"Limited-time free trial" available now
It's BlizzCon 2023 this weekend, and in addition to announcements for games like Diablo IV and World of Warcraft, Blizzard has unveiled a brand new tank hero for the free-to-play class-based shooter, Overwatch 2. This new character is a Samoan hero named Mauga (meaning "mountain" in Samoan) and is a dual...
Friday3rd Nov 2023
Video We Compare Super Mario RPG On Switch To The SNES Original
Just how faithful is it?
We're only a couple of weeks away from the launch of Super Mario RPG on November 17th, 2023, so you might currently be pondering just how faithful the remake will be to the SNES original. Well, you can already check out our hands-on impressions of the game, but if you're after some good old-fashioned side-by-side...
News Digital Foundry Digs Into The Nvidia Chip Rumoured To Power 'Switch 2'
And takes a look at what the console might be able to run
Rumours of Nintendo's next console — the one that we are still preliminarily referring to as the 'Switch 2' — have continued to come thick and fast this year and, if they are to be believed, all signs are pointing towards an announcement and release in 2024. Many of these rumours are...
Quiz Can You Name The Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Fighter From Their Feet?
Super Smash Toes
We're going to assume that you have heard of a little game called Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. If you haven't (and fair play to you, that's impressive), then you probably at least have a fairly good knowledge of who's who when it comes to the world of Nintendo characters, right? If neither of these apply, then this probably won't be...
Round Up The Previews Are In For Super Mario RPG (Switch)
Here's what the critics think
Square Enix's legendary SNES game Super Mario RPG returns later this month on the Nintendo Switch, and ahead of the November 17th release, the final round of previews have gone live. If you haven't already seen our own "hands on" of this upcoming Switch title here on Nintendo Life, the good news is it's shaping up to...
Review Ebenezer And The Invisible World (Switch) - A Good Metroidvania Launched In A Ghastly State
(Bah, hum)bugs abound
Of the hundreds of versions of A Christmas Carol that we’re all bombarded with in the lead-up to the Holidays, very few give any thought to what comes after Scrooge is visited by the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Future. The focus is firmly on how he becomes a changed man and not what he actually does with his...
News My Time At Sandrock Receives Extensive Update, Here Are The Patch Notes
My Patches at Sandrock
Developer Pathea Games has launched an extensive patch for My Time at Sandrock following its launch on the Switch on November 2nd, 2023. Our review of the game covered a number of technical issues at launch, and while we've been informed that this patch won't solve everything we noted, it will at least go toward fixing many...
Reminder The New Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom amiibo Are Now Available
Unlock some special goodies
WarioWare: Move It! isn't the only Nintendo release today. In case you missed it, Nintendo is also launching two brand new (and stunning) amiibo based on two popular characters from The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. Following the release of Link back in May, today sees the arrival of Princess Zelda and...
News Eiji Aonuma Named A 'Knight Of The Order Of Arts And Letters' In France
Da-da-da-DAAAAAAA
The legendary Zelda producer, Eiji Aonuma, has had quite the year — when you consider the launch of Tears of the Kingdom and all — but 2023 just keeps getting bigger for the head of the series, as he has now been named a 'Knight of the Order of Arts and Letters' by the French Minister of Culture. According to French website Le...
Talking Point Nintendo's Still Making Them, So What amiibo Do You Still Want To See?
Woah-oh-oh Geno-o
Today saw the launch of the long-time-coming Princess Zelda and Ganondaddydorf amiibo for Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. Did you get them? Against his better judgement, this writer caved and pre-ordered both. How else are you going to get those absolutely vital paraglider fabric unlocks in TOTK, eh? Yes, the toys-to-life craze may...
Video Digital Foundry's Technical Analysis Of Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1
"It should have been so much more"
Konami's Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1 arrived on the Switch last week and Digital Foundry has now released its technical analysis of the entire collection. DF gets right into it, claiming it "could, and should have been so much more" - explaining how the collection presents Metal Gear Solid 1,2, and...
Poll WarioWare: Move It! Is Out Today, Will You Be Getting It?
It's Wario time!
WarioWare: Move It! is finally available on the Nintendo Switch today and we've seemingly got a confirmation on the voice actor (it appears to be Kevin Afghani). In addition to this, Nintendo has also released some new themed Switch Online icons for the game. All of this has left us wondering if our community here will be diving...
News The Darkside Detective: A Fumble In The Dark Scores A Switch Physical Release
Limited to 3000 copies
Super Rare Games, Spooky Doorway, and Akupara Games have announced that they are collaborating to launch a physical version of The Darkside Detective: A Fumble in the Dark on Nintendo Switch. Limited to 3000 copies, the game will go on sale via the Super Rare Games website on November 9th at 6pm GMT / 11am PDT / 2pm EDT with...
Thursday2nd Nov 2023
Hands On Super Mario RPG Is The Most Faithful Remake We've Ever Played
A legendary star
Take a look at any Best Super NES RPG list and you’ll see a veritable bounty of genre favourites. Chrono Trigger. Final Fantasy VI. EarthBound. Terranigma. Dragon Quest V. The fact that Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars
Hands On Bluey: The Videogame, In Real Life
"Magic claw has no children. His days are free and easy."
Parents around the world rejoiced when Bluey: The Videogame was announced by Outright Games back in September, and last week, we were invited to BBC Studios in London to go hands-on with the final build of the game on Switch ahead of its launch later this month. The insanely popular show has...
News Sega's First Super Game Making Steady Progress, Still Targeting 2026 Release
Aims to "stand head and shoulders" above normal games
Remember that "Super Game" Sega was working on? Well, according to Sega's latest report, it's still aiming to have it out by "fiscal year ending March 2026". Sega also provided a brief progress update, revealing the team is making "steady headway in development of the Super Game" and goes on to...
News Sonic's New 3D Action-Platformer Is Exclusive To Apple Arcade
Sorry, Sonic fans
Sega has revealed the Blue Blur is getting a brand new 3D action-platformer called Sonic Dream Team, the only catch is it's an Apple Arcade exclusive. This new title launches on 5th December 2023 and will see Sonic and friends race across 12 levels & four worlds to stop Dr Eggman's bizarre dreams from coming true. Apart from...
Video We've Played Super Mario RPG On Switch - Here's 10 Minutes Of Gameplay
Pretty as a picture
Super Mario RPG on Switch is just two weeks away, and this remake of a 1996 classic looks and feels as good as it did back on the SNES. How do we know? Well, we've managed to spend a good few hours with the remake so far, and we're having an absolute blast with it. We have 10 minutes of gameplay to show you, all from the opening...
Guide Metroid Prime 2: Echoes: Torvus Bog
What are you doing in my swamp?!
Welcome back to our full walkthrough of Metroid Prime 2: Echoes. After retrieving the energy in the Agon Wastes, it’s time to head to the Torvus Bog and do the same for the swamp. Into the Torvus Bog: As you progress through the game, crossing between the Light and Dark Aether areas will become more common...
Guide Mario Kart 8 Deluxe: Missing Tracks - Which Legacy Courses Aren't In MK8?
Missed the wave
With Mario Kart 8 Deluxe being treated to a full six waves of DLC, the latest in the racing series now has a whopping 96 tracks under its (seat)belt, comprising a mixture of newbies and returning favourites. But does Mario Kart 8 have all the tracks? Well, unfortunately, no — Mario Kart 8 Deluxe doesn't have every course from...
Welcoming Whiteout
Is there anything more Christmassy than the sound of hundreds of pixel-art monsters popping in circles all around you? Hmm, okay, what if it was all covered in snow? Much better, right? Well, that's exactly what developer Poncle has brought us with the new Vampire Survivors update which is now available on Switch. This one was...
News 'Ninja Or Die' Is One Of The Most Stylish Retro Games On Switch, And It's Out Now
Elegant brutality
Marvelous Europe has launched what undoubtedly looks like one of the most stylish retro games on the Switch with Ninja or Die: Shadow of the Sun. Boasting slick animation with some seriously flashy visuals, Ninja or Die is unique in that everything can be accomplished with one button press - you jump to move and jump to attack...
Guide Metroid Prime 2: Echoes: Sanctuary Fortress
SANCTUARY! SANCTUARY!
Welcome back to our full walkthrough of Metroid Prime 2: Echoes. Previously we conquered the Torvus Bog and its facility within. I think we’ve had enough water-based areas for now, so let's head for the Sanctuary Fortress to secure the final piece of energy U-Mos needs to restore Aether to its former glory. Welcome to the...
Guide Metroid Prime 2: Echoes Walkthrough, All Collectibles, Locations, Tips & Tricks
Prime universe
Welcome to our Metroid Prime 2: Echoes Full Walkthrough Guide hub! This Metroid Prime 2: Echoes Walkthrough will take you through the entire game from beginning to end, highlighting where to find all key items, including all Scan Entries
News Sega's Executive Director Wants Sonic Games And Movies To "Surpass Mario"
"That is my goal as a Sonic lover"
Sonic the Hedgehog started out as a rival to Mario, but since then, the two mascots have gone on to star in a number of games together. Still, this doesn't necessarily mean the days of competition are over. In a new Sega interview (translated by Noisypixel's Ryuji), Sega's executive director and self-confessed...
Talking Point Which Old Track Do You Wish Had Made It Into Mario Kart 8 Deluxe?
Short circuit
The contents of the sixth and final DLC wave for the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Booster Course Pass brings an end to an impressive run of new track releases for the Switch title. Come November 9th, 2023, a total of 48 additional courses will be available to owners of the Booster Course Pack, either via an individual DLC purchase or Nintendo...
Guide Metroid Prime 2: Echoes: Agon Wastes
I hate sand 2 Echoes
Welcome to our next entry in our full walkthrough of Metroid Prime 2: Echoes. This time, we’ll be taking on the Agon Wastes and entering the harmful realm of Dark Aether. We’d best get started because there’s a lot to get through in the Agon Wastes. Agon Wastes: A sandy area full of pirates. Excellent. Scan Entry -...
News Pokémon Scarlet & Violet DLC The Indigo Disk Gets December Release Date
A blue winter
In a bit of a low-key announcement, The Pokémon Company has announced that part two of Pokémon Scarlet & Violet's The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero, The Indigo Disk, is launching on 14th December — just in time for the Holiday season, then!' The story of The Indigo Disk will take place at The Blueberry Academy, where you'll...
Japanese Charts Metal Gear Solid Can't Sneak Past Super Mario Bros. Wonder
Another Mario-tastic week
The latest Japanese charts are in via Famitsu (thanks, Gematsu) and it's another stellar week for Super Mario Bros. Wonder, which remains at the top of the pile after selling a further 163,176 copies. Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1 makes its debut this week, and despite the frame rate issues, the Switch version...
Guide Metroid Prime 2: Echoes: Pirate Headquarters
You are a (space) pirate!
In the next stage of our full Metroid Prime 2: Echoes walkthrough we’ll be exploring the Pirate Headquarters. It's really a mining facility but we'll be calling it the Pirate Headquarters in our walkthrough. Be prepared to scan a lot of entries in this place, mainly the pirate logs. The Pirate Headquarters: Upon...
Guide Metroid Prime 2: Echoes: Dark Temple Key Locations
They never just leave the door open do they?
Welcome one and all to our Metroid Prime 2: Echoes Dark Temple Key locations guide! On our journey, we learn that Samus needs to recover the planet's energy from the Dark Dimension of Aether. Of course, this wouldn't just be left out in the open, so we best get the keys for the Dark Temples that house...
Guide Metroid Prime 2: Echoes: Sky Temple
Finish the fight, but first go on a treasure hunt
Welcome to the final entry of our Metroid Prime 2 Full Walkthrough. In this portion we’ll be walking you through how to get into the Sky Temple, the locations of the required keys, and the remaining collectibles. There’s no beating around the bush; this is going to be a hefty one with a lot of...
News Disney Dreamlight Valley Showcase Reveals New Characters, Expansion Pass, Multiplayer & More
Wish upon a star
After last week's announcement that Disney Dreamlight Valley will be officially leaving early access on 5th December (and no longer as a free-to-play game), publisher and developer Gameloft has hosted a showcase to share what we can expect to see coming to the title over the next few months. The first big announcement to come our...
Guide Metroid Prime 2: Echoes: Temple Grounds
The adventure begins!
Welcome all to the next entry in our Metroid Prime 2: Echoes walkthrough. After your venture through the post-crash landing prologue area, you'll take in a short cutscene showing off the scenery of the newly discovered Temple Grounds; we emphasise short because there's not much to look at. We'll also be entering a very...
Nintendo Download 2nd November (North America)
WarioWare: Move It!! Fashion Dreamer! Star Ocean: The Second Story R!
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:...
Guide Metroid Prime 2: Echoes: How To Defeat Dark Samus (All Fights)
I found you faker!
Welcome to Dark Samus. We'll be looking at taking down this cheap ripoff in all three of her fights. First Fight: The first time you genuinely fight Dark Samus is in the Pirate Headquarters. You'd best strap in because this boss fight could be the longest you'll experience so far. Dark Samus will float around the area,...
Guide Metroid Prime 2: Echoes: Energy Tank Locations
Better than changing batteries every few lightyears
Welcome all to our Metroid Prime 2: Echoes Energy Tank locations guide! There's a lot that can harm you on the planet Aether so you'd better prep your power suit for the fight ahead. This means getting plenty of energy for your suits shield; Enter the Energy Tank. In video game terms: it gives you...
Guide Metroid Prime 2: Echoes: How To Defeat Emperor Ing
Shoot it until it dies
We've come a long way in our Metroid Prime 2: Echoes Boss Fight guides, so it's time to take on one of the final bosses, the Emperor Ing in the Sky Temple. The big daddy of the Ing himself stands between us and victory, so let's teach him a lesson. How to defeat the Emperor Ing: In the first phase, the Emperor Ing will...
Guide Metroid Prime 2: Echoes: All Scan Entries - Full List
Every logbook entry in the game
Welcome to our Metroid Prime 2 Full Walkthrough. In this guide, we list every Scan Entry in the game. You'll need to use your Scan Visor to add each of these to your logbook if you want to 100% everything in Metroid Prime 2: Echoes. Each of the links below will take you to the corresponding location in our overall...
Guide Metroid Prime 2: Echoes: How To Defeat Boost Guardian
Don't jump in this muddy puddle
Welcome all bounty hunters to our Metroid Prime 2: Echoes Boost Guardian Boss Fight guide. The bosses so far haven’t been too much to handle, but the Boost Guardian may prove to be the first major challenge of the game. How to defeat the Boost Guardian: It will use the Boost Ball ability against you by changing...
News New Mortal Kombat 1 Trailer Showcases Omni-Man's Brutal Fatality And Release Date
"Think, what good would your death accomplish?"
Publisher WB Games and developer NetherRealm Studios have today revealed the Mortal Kombat 1 Omni-Man gameplay trailer and it is every bit as gory as we expected. The DLC character will fly into the fight on 9th November for those who have purchased the Premium Edition or Kombat Pack, and will arrive...
News Dragon Ball: The Breakers Adds New Raider Broly & More In Season 4
Update: Now available
Update [Thu 2nd Nov, 2023 06:30 GMT]: Season 4 of Dragon Ball: The Breakers is now live. It comes packed with all sorts of new content, the highlight being the new Raider Broly. Original [Sat 28th Oct, 2023 04:00 BST]: After a recent teaser, Bandai Namco has now lifted the lid on Season 4 of Dragon Ball: The Breakers,...
Guide Metroid Prime 2: Echoes: Missile Expansion Locations
It costs $400,000 to fire this weapon for 12 seconds
Welcome all high-velocity explosive enthusiasts to our Metroid Prime 2: Echoes Missile Expansion locations guide! Missiles are very useful on the planet Aether, from clearing debris to opening blast doors missiles have a million uses! One of them killing volatile aliens sure. So you'll need some...
Guide Metroid Prime 2: Echoes: Prologue Area
The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single spaceship crashing
Welcome all to our Metroid Prime 2: Echoes walkthrough! We'll be starting at the crash landing prologue just before the Temple Grounds area on the planet Aether. Now, there aren't any necessary collectibles for this first section of the game; instead, in true Metroid Prime...
Guide Metroid Prime 2: Echoes: How To Defeat Quadraxis
Sweep the Leg!
Welcome to another entry in our Metroid Prime 2: Echoes Boss Fight guides In the first phase of the fight, Quadraxis will throw a lot of attacks at you. Minigun fire that’s easy to avoid, a large shockwave attack that you’ll need to jump over to avoid, a giant spinning attack, which you can roll away from, and it also makes use...
Guide Metroid Prime 2: Echoes: How To Defeat Spider Guardian
Keep rollin', rollin', rollin', rollin' (WHAT?!)
Next up in our Metroid Prime 2: Echoes boss fight guides is the Spider Guardian in Sanctuary Fortress. The entirety of this fight will take place with you in a large ball maze in your morph ball form; it will also last four rooms. Each room will make you change your strategy. You need to navigate...
Guide Metroid Prime 2: Echoes: Beam Ammo Expansion Locations
Pew Pew!
Welcome all laser beam hobbyists (we're only a bit concerned) to our Metroid Prime 2: Echoes Beam Ammo Expansion locations guide! In Metroid Prime 2 Echoes, you gain a variety of lasers of multiple elemental types all of which run on their own ammo supply, so naturally we'll want to gain as much ammo capacity as possible for these beams as...
Guide Metroid Prime 2: Echoes: How To Defeat Grapple Beam Guardian
Poke 'em in the eye
Welcome to another boss fight entry in our Metroid Prime 2 Full Walkthrough. Now we’ll be taking on the Grapple Guardian in Torvus Bog. How the defeat the Grapple Guardian: The Grapple Guardian will have a bright eye and a soft spot on its tail as its weak points. As you can probably guess, you need to shoot it in the eye a...
Guide Metroid Prime 2: Echoes: How To Defeat Alpha Blogg
Splish splash get out of my bath
Welcome to another boss guide in our full walkthrough of Metroid Prime 2: Echoes; this time, we're taking on the Alpha Blogg in the underwater section of the Torvus Bog. This boss is similar to a bullfight, only underwater, and instead of a bull, it's a giant fish. By the way, you're the red cape. How to defeat...
Guide Metroid Prime 2: Echoes: Power Bomb Expansion Locations
You're gonna need a bigger boom
Welcome explosion enthusiasts to our Metroid Prime 2: Echoes Power Bomb Expansion locations guide! The Power Bomb is an upgrade that lets you blow up those objects that are just too tough for a normal ball bomb. As you can guess, its expansion will let you carry more power bombs! It's worth mentioning you find this...
Guide Metroid Prime 2: Echoes: How To Defeat Chykka
Chykka, when the walls fell
Welcome to another entry in our Metroid Prime 2 Full Walkthrough boss guides, this time we'll be taking Chykka in Torvus Bog. The Chykka has several forms, Larva, Adult, and midway though the Adult form will be coated in dark energy to become even more of a threat. How to defeat Chykka: In its Larva form, Chykka will...
Guide Metroid Prime 2: Echoes: Power Suit Upgrade Locations
Time for an upgrade
Welcome all bounty hunters to our Metroid Prime 2: Echoes Power Suit Upgrade locations guide. Early in Metroid Prime 2 Echoes all of your sweet gear is taken by the dark forces of the Ing. We'd best get all of our stuff back if we're to save the planet Aether! Now this is in the order we discovered them in our playthrough of...
Guide Metroid Prime 2: Echoes: How To Defeat Amorbis
Do the Worm!
In this boss entry of our Metroid Prime 2: Echoes full walkthrough, we’ll be telling you how to take down Amorbis boss fight in Agon Wastes. Now, Amorbis may seem like a giant intimidating worm, but really, it's just a very tanky worm. How to Beat Amorbis - Boss Fight: When Amorbis jumps through the air, fire a few well-aimed m
Guide Metroid Prime 2: Echoes: How To Defeat Power Bomb Guardian
Climb the walls Spider-Ball!
Welcome to another entry in our Metroid Prime 2 Echoes Boss Fight guides. This time, we’re taking on the Power Bomb Guardian in the Torvus Bog. After taking a long detour from the Sanctuary Fortress, you may want to express your rage upon it. How to defeat the Power Bomb Guardian: Much like the Spider Guardian,...
Guide Metroid Prime 2: Echoes: How To Defeat Bomb Guardian
Aim for the tush
It’s time for the second boss fight in our Metroid Prime 2: Echoes full walkthrough, and this time it’s taking on the Bomb Guardian. The fight is in the final section of the Agon Wastes, and it actually starts out with you trapped in an arena with an Alpha Sandigger, a larger version of the common Sandigger you’ll find in...
Guide Metroid Prime 2: Echoes: How To Defeat Dark Alpha Splinter
Strafe N' Shoot
Welcome to the first boss guide of our full walkthrough for Metroid Prime 2: Echoes. We’ll be taking on the Alpha Splinter and its dark form in the Great Temple. The first boss of the game should be somewhat easy right? Possibly not in this case. How to beat the Alpha Splinter: You’ll enter into the Great Temple junction room...
Guide Metroid Prime 2: Echoes: How To Defeat Jump Guardian
Jump up, jump up and get down!
For this entry in our full walkthrough for Metroid Prime 2: Echoes, we’ll give you a rundown of how to take down the Jump Guardian boss in Dark Agon Wastes. The Jump Guardian is the third boss you come across in Metroid Prime 2, located in Dark Agon Wastes. Don’t worry, this is one of the easier bosses you come...
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Review Star Ocean: The Second Story R (Switch) - One Of The Very Best RPGs Of The Year
Come sail on a different sea of stars
The Star Ocean series has always occupied a weird spot in Square’s massive catalogue. This sci-fi-focused JRPG series started off relatively strong, but the last few entries have been middling at best and just plain not good at worst. Nonetheless, those earlier games were really something at the time, and...
Guide Upcoming Nintendo Switch Games And Accessories For November And December 2023
Mario! Wario! Pokémon DLC!
We're very much at the business end of the year now, with plenty of top games heading our way and tempting us into a holiday purchase. We've been busy rounding up our usual selection of games headed to retail in the coming weeks, including some highlights picked by us as well as lots of other games and accessories that...
News Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Booster Course Pass Wave 6 Speeds Onto Switch Next Week
DK Mountain finally drives into view
Start your engines, folks, because the sixth wave of DLC for Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is bringing eight additional courses and four new characters our way on 9th November — that's next week! As always, the additions will be available for all those who have an active Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pass...
News The Nintendo Museum's Sign Has Been Officially Revealed
Construction will completed by next year
Back in September, Nintendo teased the 'Nintendo Museum' in the latest Direct broadcast. Now, in a new update, the company has officially unveiled the building's logo. This was originally highlighted by Famitsu. You can get a better look at it on the company's Japanese Instagram page which shows the logo at...
Review WarioWare: Move It! (Switch) - A Fine Return For Wario's Wii-Era, Motion-Based Mayhem
Good Form
As much as we loved 2021's WarioWare: Get It Together!, it's definitely an entry in this barmy franchise that's ended up dividing opinion over time. With little in the way of truly engaging multiplayer options, no real core gimmick, or any significant attempt to utilise the Switch's unique control opportunities, some folks (not us, mind)...
Review My Time At Sandrock (Switch) - A Farm Sim Sequel That Plays It Too Safe
Not exactly the cream of the crop
Since this review was published, an update has reportedly improved one or more of the issues cited. Unfortunately, we cannot revisit games on an individual basis, but it should be noted that the patched game currently available may offer an improved experience over the one detailed below. Fans of the farm sim...
News Nintendo Unveils Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Switch OLED Bundle, Out This Month
Along with three other new deals
Following on from the reports last week, Nintendo has now officially confirmed a new Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Switch OLED bundle will be arriving later this month on 24th November 2023. This confirmation comes from the Australian branch, so announcements for other regions will likely follow. As expected, the Mario Kart 8...
Mini Review Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater - Still Outstanding On Switch
What a thrill
Originally released in 2004, Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater is widely considered to be the finest entry in Hideo Kojima’s Magnum Opus. And almost 20 years later, it’s still easy to see why, even though some aspects of the game haven’t aged particularly gracefully. For Switch owners who have never delved into the Metal Gear...
Mini Review Metal Gear Solid - A Faithful Switch Debut For An All-Time Great
Kept you waiting, huh?
Going back to Metal Gear Solid in 2023, it’s undoubtedly clear why the game created so much fuss when it originally launched on the PS1 back in 1998. What’s also obvious, however, is how much the title has aged in the decades since. For its release on the Switch, Konami has opted to retain as much of the original’s...
News The First Review For WarioWare: Move It! Is In
What's the verdict?
This week marks the arrival of WarioWare: Move It! on the Nintendo Switch. This latest entry in the long-running series sees Wario and the gang take on 200 lightning-fast microgames. The gameplay in this one requires you to hold the Joy-Con and then move your body about in all sorts of ways to complete tasks. The first review...
Exclusive Gorgeous New 'Snufkin: Melody Of Moominvalley' Trailer Confirms Switch Release
Coming next year, we speak to developer Hyper Games
First revealed in March last year, at the time we hoped that the nebulous phrase "PC and consoles" included our favourite Nintendo system, and today we can exclusively confirm that, yes, musical adventure Snufkin: Melody of Moominvalley is coming to Switch in Q1 2024 (alongside all those other...
Mini Review Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons Of Liberty - A Solid Switch Port, But Fans Deserve Better
I need scissors! 61!
Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty has long been considered one of the weaker entries in Hideo Kojima’s stealth franchise, nestled between the iconic PS1 original and the critically acclaimed prequel, Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater. Yet playing the game in 2023 is, quite frankly, a revelatory experience. The story once...
News My Time At Sandrock Director Promotes Switch Port And Announces Portia Update
"We oversee the entire process"
Ahead of My Time at Sandrock's launch on November 2nd, 2023 (that's tomorrow at the time of writing), publisher PM Studios has released a short video featuring the game's director, Xu Zhi of Pathea Games, promoting the release and the studio's work in porting the game to Switch, as well as a planned Switch performance...
News Wario's New Voice Actor Seems To Be Confirmed
It's hardly a surprise
Update: We've finally got an official confirmation and yes - Kevin Afghani is the voice of Wario! Find out more in the latest post: <related ids="157902"> Original article: Wario's new voice actor for WarioWare: Move It! seems to have been confirmed and the answer is just as we all expected. Yes, it looks like the...
News Twitch "Ending Support" For Its Switch App Early Next Year
"Nintendo remains a valued partner"
Twitch has revealed it will be "ending support" for the Nintendo Switch Twitch app on 31st January 2024. As of 6th November 2023 (aka next week), new users will also no longer be able to download the Twitch app from Nintendo's Switch eShop. Again, this will then follow with existing users losing access early next...
News Super Mario Run Celebrates Mario Wonder's Launch With Free Stage Unlocks
Play one paid stage for free every day
To celebrate the recent launch of Super Mario Bros. Wonder on the Switch, Nintendo has announced it will be hosting a special event in the mobile title Super Mario Run. During this timed event, anyone who hasn't purchased the game yet can play a paid stage of the title for free. This stage will be changed...
Round Up The Reviews Are In For WarioWare: Move It!
Minty fresh or garlic breath?
We are rapidly approaching the release date of WarioWare: Move It! on 3rd November, and today we have had a chance to see what the critics made of the latest in Nintendo's chaotic party series. Here at Nintendo Life, we had a great time with this one and granted it an 8/10 in our review. While we thought that Move It...
Random Pokémon's TCG Internal Game Testers Seem To Have The Best Job In The World
The very best...
When we think about the best jobs evs, working at The Pokémon Company has to be up there. However, with a team so large, how could you possibly know where the most fun is had? Well, thanks to a new report from The Guardian which takes a look at the internal workings of Creatures Inc, focusing on card production, it seems that we...
News Shinji Mikami And Hideki Kamiya Set To Host Talk On Careers And Future Plans
The start of a new venture?
Shinji Mikami and Hideki Kamiya, who both left their respective companies in 2023, are set to host a joint conversation on their careers and future plans at the Archipel Caravan Festival in Tokyo on December 16, 2023. As reported by VGC, the talk, simply dubbed ‘Shinji Mikami x Hideki Kamiya’, will also see the...
News Point-And-Click Horror 'Deep Sleep' Will Bring You Nightmares In 2024
Nighty night
Publisher Armor Games Studios has announced that it is bringing Deep Sleep: Labyrinth of the Forsaken to the Nintendo Switch in 2024. Boasting stylish pixel art visuals and traditional point-and-click gameplay, the scriptwelder-developed title stars Amy, who must venture into dream worlds to discover the mystery of her dead brother...
