Guide Pikmin 4 Walkthrough: 100% Guide, All Collectibles, Hints & Tips
Let's Pik our way through this one
News Stardew Valley Creator Reveals New Details About Version 1.6
New content and surprises are on the way
Guide Pikmin 4: Below-Grade Discotheque Walkthrough
Attack of the killer glitter balls
News - 2023, Week 29
Sunday23rd Jul 2023
Guide Pikmin 4: Giant's Hearth Walkthrough
They must be giants!
Welcome to Nintendo Life's Pikmin 4 Engulfed Castle walkthrough. In our Pikmin 4 guide series, we'll be showing you All Treasure Locations, all Gear and Item Upgrades, all Oatchi Abilities, all
PSA Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom News Channel Giving Out Free In-Game Items
Craft a makeshift whip
Nintendo hasn't wasted any time making use of the returning feature for The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom where players redeem items from the Switch's news channel. Now, in the third free item giveaway, it's offering a Lizalfos tail and a Traveler's Sword to "whip enemies into shape". Yes, in this item crafting...
News Forever Entertainment Hints At New Remake Announcement In 2023
"Players can look forward to that"
Forever Entertainment - known for remaking Panzer Dragoon and The House of the Dead - has teased there's more to come. In a recent Famitsu interview, it seems there is more on the way now that the Front Mission 1st: Remake is done. Here's what the company's president CEO Zbigniew Dębicki had to say (via Nintendo...
Guide Pikmin 4: Plunder Palace Walkthrough
Tug of War
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Soapbox Catching Legendary Pokémon The Old-Fashioned Way Was So Much Better
Mewsings
Soapbox features enable our individual writers and contributors to voice their opinions on hot topics and random stuff they've been chewing over. Today, Kevin remembers a time when getting your hands on a legendary involved going on a real-life journey... The '90s were a fun time, weren’t they? AOL was brand new, The Simpsons was still...
News Bandai Namco Announces Character Pass 2 For One Piece: Pirate Warriors 4
DLC 4 launches this September
Bandai Namco and Koei Tecmo's Omega Force have announced they will be bolstering the fighter count in the Musou game One Piece: Pirate Warriors 4 with the Character Pass 2. This second wave of content will contain three new download packs and nine characters in total. The first pack "The Battle of Onigashima Pack" is...
Poll Box Art Brawl: Might & Magic: Clash Of Heroes (DS)
Puzzling
It's time to witness another clash of the covers as we dive into this week's edition of Box Art Brawl! Last time, things got medieval as we matched up two different covers from the DS' Castlevania: Order of Ecclesia with North America facing off against the combined forces of Europe and Japan. Holy smokes was this a close one! NA just...
News Mortal Kombat Legends: Cage Match Animated Movie Out This October
Starring Johnny Cage
Mortal Kombat is gearing up for a new game launch this September, and if that wasn't already enough, it's also getting a new animated movie titled Mortal Kombat Legends: Cage Match. Johnny Cage - an up-and-coming action star - goes on a bloody journey to locate a missing co-star and finds himself facing off against a secret...
Guide Pikmin 4: Leafy Showdown Walkthrough
The Final Showdown!
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Saturday22nd Jul 2023
Video Digital Foundry's Technical Analysis Of Pikmin 1+2 On Switch
Find out how these classics compare to the OG versions
Set aside Pikmin 4 for a brief moment because Digital Foundry has just released its technical analysis of Pikmin 1+2 for the Nintendo Switch. Yes, in case you missed it, Nintendo actually made these classic titles available in June ahead of the fourth game's release. So how do the HD versions...
News New Limited-Time Pokémon Scarlet & Violet Distribution Is Now Available
A special Charizard is up for grabs
The Pokémon Company has announced a new limited-time distribution for the latest entries in the series Scarlet and Violet. This time it's a Dark Tera Type Charizard. It will be available until 31st August 2023 via the Mystery Gift option. Here's a bit about it, along with the code (via Serebii.net): DARKTERA0006...
Poll Final Fantasy IV - Do You Prefer The Original Or The DS Remake?
Throwing down the gauntlet
The DS remake of Final Fantasy IV turns 15 today in North America - can you believe it? If the copious social media posts earlier this week about Nolan's The Dark Knight didn't make you feel old, then perhaps this will. Regardless, it still stands to this day as one of the most impressive remakes we've seen. Granted, the...
News Mortal Kombat 1 Reveals Six Fighters In Official Kombat Pack DLC
Homelander arrives Spring 2024
It's quite an exciting year for fighting game fans with a number of long-running series all getting major entries between now and the end of 2023. One of these games happens to be Mortal Kombat 1, and today NetherRealm Studios and Warner Bros. have unveiled the game's Kombat Pack DLC roster. The new fighters coming to...
News Mortal Kombat 1 Unveils Returning Characters & More Kameo Fighters
Goro has got your back
Mortal Kombat 1 has just revealed the official Kombat Pack roster DLC, but that's not all - there's also a brand new story trailer. This focuses on the returning playable fighter Li Mei and the Umgadi warriors. It's also confirmed Tanya and Baraka are back. And if that wasn't already enough, Goro and Darrius have been...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (July 22nd)
Ready to party?
Well folks, we're edging ever closer to the end of July. Mad, right? It'll be 2024 before you know it. Before we all experience an existential crisis, however, let's take a look back on what's been going on this week, shall we? First up, Pikmin 4 has only bloomin' gone and launched! It's pretty good, too, as our review will tell...
Friday21st Jul 2023
Guide Pikmin 4: Hero's Hideaway Walkthrough
Sitting Room Safari
Welcome to Nintendo Life's Pikmin 4 Hero's Hideaway walkthrough. In our Pikmin 4 guide series, we'll be showing you All Treasure Locations, all Gear and Item Upgrades, all Oatchi Abilities, all Pikmin Type Locations,
Guide Pikmin 4 Walkthrough: 100% Guide, All Collectibles, Hints & Tips
Let's Pik our way through this one
Hello and welcome to Nintendo Life's Pikmin 4 full walkthrough guide! Here we'll be making our way through each and every main mission region and dungeon in the game, showing you how to get your hands on every last treasure, all onion upgrades,
Guide Pikmin 4: Below-Grade Discotheque Walkthrough
Attack of the killer glitter balls
Welcome to Nintendo Life's Pikmin 4 Below-Grade Discotheque walkthrough. In our Pikmin 4 guides, we'll be showing you All Treasure Locations, all Gear and Item Upgrades, all Oatchi Abilities, all Pikmin Type Locations,
Guide Pikmin 4: Kingdom Of The Beasts Walkthrough
Lions and tigers and bears?
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Guide Where To Buy Pikmin 4 On Switch - Best Deals And Cheapest Prices
Update: Out now!
It's already been a busy 2023 for Nintendo fans, with heavy-hitters like Metroid Prime Remastered and The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom already draining our wallets, but now we have another first-party treat to enjoy – Pikmin 4! This long-awaited sequel to Pikmin 3 is now available to buy and we're busy keeping track of...
Guide Pikmin 4: Sightless Passage Walkthrough
Who turned out the lights?
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Guide Pikmin 4: Engulfed Castle Walkthrough
Hot Shots
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Guide Pikmin 4: Subzero Sauna Walkthrough
Cold conundrum
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Guide Pikmin 4: Serene Shores Walkthrough
Surf's up!
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Guide Pikmin 4: Sun-Speckled Terrace Walkthrough
Return to PNF-404
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Guide Pikmin 4: Blossoming Arcadia Walkthrough
All treasures and dungeon walkthroughs for the second region
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Guide Pikmin 4: Seafloor Resort Walkthrough
Under the sea
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Guide Pikmin 4: Frozen Inferno Walkthrough
Freeze, baby, freeze
Welcome to Nintendo Life's Pikmin 4 Frozen Inferno walkthrough guide. In our Pikmin 4 walkthrough guide series, we'll be showing you All Treasure Locations, all Gear and Item Upgrades, all Oatchi Abilities, all Pikmin Type Locations
Reminder Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Xenoblade Chronicles amiibo Are Out Today
Pyra and Mythra return
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate ended its DLC fighter releases a while ago now, but Nintendo is still actually busy releasing the amiibo series. The latest pair of fighter joining the figurine lineup are Pyra and Mythra from Xenoblade Chronicles 2. These amiibo are now available in a special 2-pack for $30 USD (or your regional...
Guide Pikmin 4: All Onion Upgrade & Flarlic Locations
Big up your Onion!
Welcome to Nintendo Life's Pikmin 4 Onion Upgrade and Flarlic Location guide. In our Pikmin 4 walkthroughs, we'll be showing you All Treasure Locations, all Gear and Item Upgrades, all Oatchi Abilities, and all Pikmin Type Locations,
Guide Pikmin 4: Doppelganger's Den Walkthrough
Twin terror
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Video We Share Our Thoughts On Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom After 100+ Hours In The Game
"Do not look away"
We have crossed the two-month mark since The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom entered our lives, and what a two months it has been. It will come as no surprise that those opening days were filled to the brim with exploration, wonder and a fair few tears of our own, but now that we have had a chance to get past the initial...
Guide Pikmin 4: Hectic Hollows Walkthrough
Ultra Spicy
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News The GameCube And Wii Emulator Dolphin Is No Longer Coming To Steam
"We are abandoning our efforts"
The team behind GameCube and Wii emulator Dolphin has announced it is "abandoning" its efforts to release the product on Steam. Valve's requirement is for the Dolphin team "to get approval from Nintendo" for a Steam release, and this is believed to be "impossible". "Valve ultimately runs the store and can set any...
News My Nintendo Store Adds New Pikmin 4 Physical Rewards (US)
Get them while you can
Update [Fri 21st Jul, 2023 01:55 BST]: To celebrate the launch of Pikmin 4 on Switch, Nintendo as now added another two items to its My Nintendo Store. Kitchen Towel (600 points) "Add a touch of Pikmin decor to your home with this microfiber kitchen towel! Decorated with a pattern of Red Pikmin, Blue Pikmin, Yellow Pikmin,...
Guide Pikmin 4: Drafty Gallery Walkthrough
Candypop!
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News Zelda: TOTK Is The Fourth Best-Selling 2023 Game In Europe So Far
And that's without digital data
The best selling games for the first half of 2023 in Europe have been revealed (thanks, GamesIndustry), and it's good news for fans of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. Nintendo's latest entry in the Zelda franchise came in fourth position overall, behind the likes of Hogwarts Legacy at No.1,
Guide Pikmin 4: Secluded Courtyard Walkthrough
Universal Rubber Cuties!
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Guide Pikmin 4: Aquiferous Summit Walkthrough
Ice to meet you
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Guide Pikmin 4: All Treasure Locations, Complete Treasure Series Guide
A guide to each and every treasure location
Welcome to Nintendo Life's Pikmin 4 All Treasure Locations guide. In our Pikmin 4 guide series, we'll be showing you all Gear and Item Upgrades, all Oatchi Abilities, all Pikmin Type Locations, all Onion Upgrade and Flarlic locations,
Guide Pikmin 4: All Gear & Item Upgrades
Every Lab unlockable detailed
Welcome to Nintendo Life's Pikmin 4 Gear & Item Upgrade guide. In our Pikmin 4 guides, we'll be showing you All Treasure Locations, all Oatchi Abilities, all Pikmin Type Locations,
Guide Pikmin 4: 13 Beginner's Tips To Help Get You Started
Helpful Hocotatian hints
Pikmin 4 is a fine follow-up to the previous three games in the series that franchise fans are sure to enjoy. However, it's also very much geared towards new players who may not be familiar with the previous games in the series. In this guide, we cover 13 simple Pikmin 4 starter tips that will help you get to grip with the...
Guide Pikmin 4: Industrial Maze Walkthrough
Personal Injury Plank
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News Mario Kart Tour Welcomes The Summer With A Classic GBA Track In Upcoming 'Sunshine Tour'
Another day of sun
The Pipe Tour is entering its final lap on the mobile racer Mario Kart Tour, but it looks like things are going to be hotting up with what's to come next. Yes, right around the corner is the Sunshine Tour, which is set to get off the starting line on 26th July and will see the Tour debut of GBA Lakeside Park, something of a...
Guide Pikmin 4: Last-Frost Cavern Walkthrough
Refreshing Goo?
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News Rune Factory 3 Special Trailer Introduces All The Ladies You'll Be Flirting With
You farm here often?
Marvelous Europe has shared a brand new trailer for the upcoming Rune Factory 3 Special on Switch, this time showcasing all of the bachelorettes you'll be meeting when you're not tending to your farm or exploring dungeons. There are a fair few to choose from too, including Shara, Raven, Marian, Collette, Carmen, Pia, Daria,...
Guide Pikmin 4: Crackling Cauldron Walkthrough
Dingo's deliverance
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Guide Pikmin 4: All Oatchi Upgrades & Abilities
For the very best doggo
Welcome to Nintendo Life's Pikmin 4 Oatchi Upgrades & Abilities guide. In our Pikmin 4 walkthroughs, we'll be showing you All Treasure Locations, all Gear and Item Upgrades, all Pikmin Type Locations,
Guide Pikmin 4: Dandori Day Care Walkthrough
Medal matchup
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News Adore Mixes Monster-Taming Action And Real-Time Battles On Switch Next Month
He did the Monster Mash
After getting the formal console announcement last year, publisher QUByte Interactive and developer Cadabra Games have now revealed that Adore will be battling its way onto Switch from 3rd August. The game launched to early access on Steam back in 2020 and has since racked up a good number very positive reviews. In Adore,...
Guide Pikmin 4: Ice-Cross Course Walkthrough
Ice to see you
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Guide Pikmin 4: Rescue The Rescue Corps Walkthrough
We're getting the team back together
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Guide Pikmin 4: Night Expeditions Introduction
Night Terrors
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Guide Pikmin 4: Hotshock Canyon Walkthrough
Dandori Dandy
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Guide Pikmin 4: Dandori Trial Run Walkthrough
Your first Dandori Challenge!
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Guide Pikmin 4: Rockaway Cellars Walkthrough
Rocky road
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Guide Pikmin 4: Dandori Castle Challenge Walkthrough
Golden Sniffer!
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Guide Pikmin 4: Test Tubs Walkthrough
Totally Tub-ular
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Guide Pikmin 4: Battle In A Box Walkthrough
What's the story, Dandori Glory?
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Guide Pikmin 4: Secure Energy Source Walkthrough
We've got the power
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Thursday20th Jul 2023
News Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Version 2.1.0 Is Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Pyra and Mythra amiibo functionality added
Ahead of the launch of the Pyra and Mythra Xenoblade Chronicles 3 amiibo tomorrow, Nintendo has released a new update for the latest entry in the series - adding functionality for both of these figures. When you scan these two amiibo into your game you will receive special-themed items. Fortunately, they...
It's a kinda magic
The Might and Magic series is about as ‘old-school RPG’ as it gets—it’s been around since the distant, ancient days of the 1980s. As the series has changed hands a couple of times over the decades, plenty of spin-offs have been generated, with Might & Magic: Clash of Heroes being the one Nintendo fans are likely most...
News Disney Dreamlight Valley 'DreamSnaps Update' Available Now On Switch
Say hello to Vanellope from Wreck-It Ralph
Update #2 [Thu 20th Jul, 2023 02:05 BST]: The Disney Dreamlight Valley update is now live on all platforms including the Nintendo Switch. Alongside this update Gameloft has released a brand new trailer showcasing all the new content in this latest version of the game. See it above. Update #1 [Tue 18th...
News New Limited-Time Pokémon Scarlet & Violet Distribution Announced
A Shiny Grimmsnarl is on the way
The Pokémon Company has announced another limited-time distribution for the latest entries in the series Scarlet and Violet. This time it's a Shiny Grimmsnarl! It will be available on the series' official website as a special code in the following locations: Singapore, Thailand and Phillipines. And it will be up...
News Miyamoto Considers Pikmin To Be Nintendo's "Most Global Characters"
And the favourite child is...
Nintendo has today published the final part of its Ask the Developer interview series focused on Pikmin 4, and this one saw the development team open up about their personal thoughts on the franchise as a whole. It should come as no surprise that Shigeru Miyamoto had some thoughts to share on his relationship to the...
News Mortal Kombat 1 Teases "A Panel You Won't Want To Miss" At Comic-Con
Update: Ed Boon reveals what to expect
Update [Thu 20th Jul, 2023 06:15 BST]: As we get closer to this special Mortal Kombat 1 panel at the 2023 San Diego Comic-Con, the one and only Mortal Kombat co-creator Ed Boon has revealed what exactly fans can look forward to. This Friday (US time), there'll be a focus on the game's voice actors, the team...
News King Kong Switch Game Announced Following Amazon Spain Leak
Update: Trailer now live
Update [Thu 20th Jul, 2023 15:30 BST]: GameMill Entertainment has now officially announced Skull Island: Rise of Kong following the leak from Amazon Spain earlier today. No release date has been announced, but it will be available "later this year". In development at IguanaBee Studios, the game is up for pre-order at major...
Feature Our 17 Favourite Dogs In Games - Canine Companions & Memorable Mutts
Good boi gaming
Link, Mario, Samus, a whole hoard of beautiful folk from the Fire Emblem series. We all love a good hero and Nintendo has become pretty darn great at creating them. You know what we all love more than a good hero though? A good boy. We are, of course, talking about dogs. Regardless of whether you are a 'dog person' or a 'cat person'...
News Taito Classic 'Parasol Stars' Is Getting A Revival On The Switch
Launching later this year
Fans of Bubble Bobble, line up! The classic platformer Parasol Stars: The Story of Bubble Bobble III is getting a revival on the Switch courtesy of ININ and Taito later this year. Originally launched in 1991 as a sequel to Rainbow Islands, Parasol Stars features Bubby and Bobby in their human forms with platforming...
Poll Pikmin 4 Is Out On Switch This Week, Will You Be Getting It?
Another big first-party Nintendo release has arrived
Nintendo this week releases the fourth mainline entry in the Pikmin series. Yes, the little buds are back in Pikmin 4 on the Switch, and this time they've got a new doggo companion named Oatchi to assist them. In our own review here on Nintendo Life, we awarded the latest chapter in the series...
News New Star GP Brings Retro-Inspired Racing To Switch Later This Year
Start your engines
New Star Games and Five Aces Publishing have announced that New Star GP will be making its way to the Nintendo Switch later this year following a Steam launch on August 8th, 2023. Boasting gorgeous retro-inspired visuals, the game features locations such as Brisbane, Quebec and Côte D’Azur with races taking places in both the...
Say hello to an in-depth accessibility upgrade
For some time now we've been considering how best to integrate meaningful and consistent accessibility information for the games we cover on Nintendo Life and across the Hookshot network. Today we're pleased to announce that we've partnered with Family Gaming to bring in-depth accessibility information...
Japanese Charts Atelier Marie Remake Debuts Strong, But It's Not Enough To Trouble Zelda
Another strong week for Switch
The latest Japanese charts are in from Famitsu (via Gematsu) and this week sees The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom once again manage to cling onto the top spot despite some fresh competition. Making an attempt to challenge Zelda's pole position this time is Atelier Marie Remake: The Alchemist Of Salburg, the S
News Pikmin 4's Director, Yuji Kando, Has Completed The Game's Story Mode "Around 20 Times"
"It never felt like a chore"
Reading through the reviews for Pikmin 4 yesterday, one thing became abundantly clear: this game is big. You could play through the original Pikmin in a swift couple of hours, and even Pikmin 3 didn't pack the longest playtime out there, but we specifically mentioned the "hefty 30+ hour running time" in our review, and...
News Theatrhythm Final Bar Line Scores Octopath Traveler DLC Update
Try out some new songs today!
Square Enix's rhythm game Theatrhythm Final Bar Line has just released the Octopath Traveler DLC update. To be able to experience these five new tracks from the popular HD-2D RPG series, players will need to purchase the Season Pass 2. The songs on offer include the following (you can hear some of them in the video...
News Shakespeare Gets A Comedy RPG Twist In 'This Way Madness Lies', Coming To Switch Next Week
Wherefore art thou Mario?
Developer Zeboyd Digital Games and publisher Limited Run Games have announced that the Shakespearean comedy RPG, This Way Madness Lies, will be treading the boards on Switch from 25th July. The game launched on PC last year to several very positive reviews on Steam and now the team is preparing for a theatrical run on...
Nintendo Download 20th July (North America)
Pikmin 4! Ghosty! Mr. Run and Jump!
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: Pikmin 4 (Nintendo, 21st Jul) - Meet...
News Get A Closer Look At 'The Legend Of Nayuta' Ahead Of September Launch
Characters and world showcased
Publisher NIS America has released a new trailer for its upcoming RPG The Legend of Nayuta: Boundless Trails, heading to the Nintendo Switch on September 22nd, 2023. The new footage gives us a glimpse at some of the characters that'll be joining you on your journey along with a look at the world itself. Here's a...
Wednesday19th Jul 2023
Review Pikmin 4 (Switch) - Relaxed, Refined Real-Time Strategy, Ready To Crack The Mainstream
Dandori glory
Nintendo’s Pikmin franchise, as favourably as it’s always been received by the gaming media, and as much as it has a very passionate fanbase, has never quite managed to establish a proper foothold in what could be considered the mainstream gaming space. The original Pikmin adventure arrived perfectly formed on GameCube, serving up...
PSA For Goodness Sake, Don't Fall For This Nintendo Switch 2 'Leak'
Fake to the max
Now that the Nintendo Switch is in the seventh year of its lifespan, rumours and speculation naturally turn to its inevitable successor. Even Nintendo itself has admitted that "it will not be easy for hardware sales to continue at the same pace going forward as seen in the past few years", signaling that although the console is...
Review Nobunaga's Ambition: Awakening - Rich, Addictive Strategy That Scrapes By On Switch
A united Japan is within your grasp
The Sengoku period of Japanese history is as fascinating and dramatic as any soap opera. There was treachery, romance, and conflict in every corner of the nation; even historical accounts of the period read like a dramatised version of events. Few series let you dive into this fascinating period of Japanese...
Poll Which Dormant Nintendo Franchise Would You Most Like To See Return?
We'll never let go
Whenever Nintendo brings a franchise back from the brink of extinction, it's always cause for significant celebration. Take Pikmin, for example: yes, it's hardly the most obvious example since we received Hey! Pikmin in 2017, but it's been over a decade since Pikmin 3 launched on the Wii U. Despite the ongoing rumours and hints...
Round Up The Reviews Are In For Pikmin 4
But is it a Pikwin?
After over seven years of waiting, we have very nearly made it to the official release of Pikmin 4. We are so close, in fact, that today we have got a first look at what the critics made of it. Many of us have played through the demo by now, but this is the first chance to see if it was really worth the wait. On our part, we...
News Bluey: The Videogame Has Been Rated By The Australian Classification Board
For real life?!
If you've got kids who enjoy watching Bluey (oh, who are you kidding - you watch it, don't you), then listen up. A rating from the Australian Classification Board has revealed the likely existence of Bluey: The Videogame. As spotted by Vooks, the game is in development at Artax Games and will be published by Outright Games...
News EA Sports FC 24 Apparently "Running Great" On Switch, Will Include "All The Modes"
But cross-play won't be in the Nintendo version
EA last week gave Nintendo Switch fans a first look at its new series EA Sports FC 24, due out this September. If you're still curious to know exactly how the game plays on Nintendo's aging hybrid hardware, according to EA's VP executive producer John Shepherd, it's "running great". He mentioned this...
News The Witcher III On Switch Finally Gets DLC Inspired By The Netflix Series
Patch 4.0.4 is now live
You might have completely forgotten by now, but the Switch version of The Witcher III: Wild Hunt has been due to receive DLC inspired by 'The Witcher' Netflix show since its initial announcement back in July 2021. Well, the good news is that it's now live via Patch 4.0.4, which also adds a pretty significant bunch of fixes,...
News Fans Uncover And Recreate Pikmin 3's Scrapped Story Mode Area
So much to do, so much to see
Prior to the release of the Pikmin 4 demo, we were of the mindset that Pikmin 3 (and its Deluxe Switch port) was the most polished that the series had ever been. The environments were gorgeous, the multiplayer was heaps of fun and the new Pikmin types added even more ways to play. In short, we loved it. It has now been...
PSA Pikmin 4 Has Already Leaked Online, Watch Out For Spoilers
Not again!
Nintendo is days out from releasing Pikmin 4 on the Switch, but unfortunately, the game has already been leaked online. According to multiple reports, the ROM is now on the internet. We've taken a look and it seems some people in certain parts of the world have already got their hands on early copies of the game. It means you might want...
News Pokémon Sleep Is Now Available In Even More Regions On iOS And Android
Napplin
After launching on open beta earlier this week, The Pokémon Company has now expanded the release of Pokémon Sleep even further, with the app now available to download on iOS and Android in much of Europe, Africa and the Middle East (thanks, Serebii.net). We went hands-on with the new sleep companion app in its early stages last week,...
News Toree 3D And Super Kiwi 64 Developer Hints At New Project
A reveal is "hopefully" coming soon
Toree 3D developer Siactro is currently hard at work on a new update for the classic-inspired 3D platformer Super Kiwi 64. Unfortunately, it is taking a bit longer than expected, due to the scope of it, but should be ready to reveal in the near future. That's not all, with the talented solo developer also hinting...
Video Sega Releases Stunning Opening Animation For Sonic Superstars
"Coming this fall"
Following an ESRB rating for Sonic Superstars yesterday, Sega has now shared the official opening cinematic for the game. It's another stunning 2D animation featuring Sonic and the gang, even the returning character Fang is featured. According to the official description, the music has been done by legendary composers Tee Lopes...
News Niantic Announces Pokémon GO Community Day Classic 'Makeup Event' After Earlier Log-In Issues
Squirtle sticks around
Following certain problems with July's Community Day Classic event in Pokémon GO, Niantic has announced a special global 'makeup event' on 23rd July so that everyone who previously missed out has another chance to get involved. The Squirtle-starring Community Day Classic event took place a few weeks back on 9th July,...
Tuesday18th Jul 2023
News Stardew Valley Creator Reveals New Details About Version 1.6
New content and surprises are on the way
Back in April, Eric 'ConcernedApe' Barone reconfirmed his lifestyle-farming simulation Stardew Valley would be getting a Version 1.6 update. While the focus is "mostly" related to changes for modders, there is some new game content. Now, in a new update on social media, he's shared a bit about what to expect...
News Nintendo Updates Pikmin 4 To Version 1.0.1, Here's What's Included
Launching on Switch later this week
Pikmin 4 isn't out on the Switch yet, but Nintendo has already released a new update ahead of its launch later this week. As highlighted by Perfectly Nintendo, the latest update bumps the game up to Version 1.0.1. Below are the patch notes revealing how "various issues" have been addressed to improve the overall...
News Nintendo's Famicom 40th Anniversary Website Is A Treasure Trove Of Trivia
Dive in
Nintendo's Famicom has turned 40 years old, if you can believe it. The little console that could pretty much singlehandedly saved the video game industry with classics such as Donkey Kong, Super Mario Bros., and The Legend of Zelda, and now Nintendo is paying homage with a comprehensive website celebrating everything Famicom. The website...
News Sonic Superstars Has Been Rated For Switch By The ESRB
Game scheduled to arrive "this Fall"
Sonic the Hedgehog is getting a brand new multiplayer platformer this Fall titled Sonic Superstars. Sega hasn't actually locked in a specific release date just yet, but it seems the game is on track, with the ESRB in North America now rating the title for Switch and multiple other platforms. Unsurprisingly, it's...
Random Link Enjoys A Sweet Treat In Nintendo's Summer Holiday Art
Hero of Hy-drool
Remember a few years back when Nintendo welcomed the summer by naively combining the words "Mario" and "Sunshine" over a picture of everyone's favourite plumber enjoying a slice of watermelon? The internet was quick to make a mental leap between the two with cries of "Mario Sunshine 2 confirmed!!", and while this year's post might...
News Criminally Cute Pixel Art Platformer 'Chicken Journey' Hatches On Switch Next Month
Cluck cluck, etc
What came first: the chicken or the egg? This is a question that cute 2D platformer Chicken Journey will attempt to answer when it launches on Nintendo Switch next month on August 22nd, 2023. Boasting absolutely adorable visuals along with comedic writing and stress-free gameplay, Chicken Journey is shaping up to be a strong...
News Doomsday Hunters Is A Frantic Roguelike Shooter Blasting Onto Switch This Week
Pre-order discount now available on the eShop
Indie publisher and developer MoreGames has today announced that its twin-stick roguelike shooter, Doomsday Hunters, will be leaving early access and heading to Switch in just two days — that's 20th July, if you were wondering. The game has been nine years in the making and combines some wonderfully...
UK Charts FIFA 23 Takes First Place Ahead Of Switch FC 24 Debut
Gooooooooal
FIFA 23 takes the crown in this week's UK Charts ahead of the September arrival of EA Sports FC 24. The Switch version sold reasonably well against the competition, making up 30% of the platform split with PS4 just in the lead at 32%. The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, meanwhile, holds strong in second place, while Mario Kart 8...
News Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom "Most Downloaded" Switch Game In The First Half Of 2023 (Japan)
Nintendo confirms
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom has been an absolutely massive release for Nintendo and months later it's still enjoying success in the sales charts. We've seen it dominating Switch sales in Japan for some time now thanks to Famitsu data, and on the Switch eShop in the same region, it's also been just as popular. In an...
News Super Nintendo World Hollywood Welcomes Toad To Its Walk-About Cast
Oh, boy!
If you've yet to visit Super Nintendo World in Hollywood, Los Angeles, there's now one additional reason to get your tickets booked ASAP: Toad has been added as a brand new walk-about character. Joining Mario, Luigi, and Princess Peach, Toad will now be on hand to welcome guests and take part in ongoing photo opportunities. We think the...
News The Pokémon Company Reveals Exclusive Figures For This Year's World Championships
Gotta buy 'em all
The Pokémon World Championships will get underway in Yokohama next month from 8th-14th August, and TPC has started to reveal some of the exclusive merch that you will be able to pick up if you are lucky enough to be in attendance. Just today, The Pokémon Company took to Twitter to share a first look at a range of figures that...
Video Disney Illusion Island's Creative Director Discusses Art Style, Inspirations And More
Mouse in the house
We are rapidly approaching the release of Disney Illusion Island in just a few weeks on 28th July, and we grow more intrigued by the combat-free metroidvania by the day. At this year's Summer Games Fest, two of our wonderful team (video producer Zion and staff writer Ollie) were lucky enough to go hands-on with the game and have a...
News Mind-Bending Puzzler Patrick's Parabox Brings The Head Scratchers To Switch This Month
Think inside the box
Developer Patrick Taylor and publisher Draknek & Friends have announced that the award-winning box puzzler Patrick's Parabox will be making its way to Switch on 26th July. Originally released on PC last year with thousands of overwhelmingly positive reviews on Steam, Patrick's Parabox is a puzzle game where you are tasked...
Monday17th Jul 2023
Deals New Best Buy Promotion Lets You Pick Up Free Nintendo Switch Games
Including pre-orders!
If you love nothing more than adding to your ever-growing collection of Nintendo Switch games, you won't want to pass up this fantastic opportunity at Best Buy. The retailer has recently launched new membership plans which offer various benefits such as free delivery, exclusive discounts, VIP support, and more, but one of the...
News Handheld Consoles Will Need Easily-Switchable Batteries By 2027, Says New EU Regulation
Future Switches will likely have to follow suit
It looks like we are about to see a shift in the design of future handheld gaming consoles. A newly-passed European Union regulation has stated that an appliance's portable battery will need to be "readily removable and replaceable by the end-user" by 2027, something that is not currently offered by...
News Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack Gets A Tasty Limited Time Discount (UK)
33% off a year's subscription
If you're looking to join Nintendo Switch Online (or perhaps simply extend your current membership), then you'll want to check out the current offer over at ShopTo. The retailer is currently offering a one-year membership to Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack for a rather tasty £26.85, saving you 33% off the...
News Survivor: Castaway Island Makes The Leap From TV Show To Switch Game This October
Eventide Island has got nothing on this
The ratings for Survivor today might not be anything like what they were back in the early 2000s, but that hasn't stopped publisher Microids from getting in on Survivor: Castaway Island — a game based on the once-popular TV show that will be coming to Switch on 3rd October. Developed by Magic Pockets,...
Poll How Many Of You Have Actually Visited 'Minus World' In Super Mario Bros.?
Minus points
In terms of video game legends, it's up there with the best of them. A secret world accessible in Super Mario Bros.! A gateway to an underwater stage you can never leave! A hidden, secret zone that only the most elite Mario Bros. enthusiasts will ever find!... It was the stuff of playground hearsay back in the '80s and '90s, but...
News Team Vanilla Wins Splatoon 3's Ice Cream-Themed Splatfest
That's cold, man
Update #2 [Mon 17th July, 2023 10:45 BST]: Splatoon 3's latest Splatfest has come to a close and after a packed weekend of action, Team Vanilla has emerged victorious over Strawberry and Mint Chip. While it wasn't quite the clean sweep that we saw in the previous Zelda-themed Splatfest, the winning team took this one by a...
News The Next Pokémon Scarlet & Violet 7-Star Tera Raid Battle Event Has Been Revealed
Right on, Rillaboom
The Pokémon Company has announced the next 7-star Tera Raid Battle event coming to Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, with this one seeing you face off against gen VIII's Rillaboom. The news was shared to Twitter by @SerebiiNet, revealing that the event itself kicks off at the end of this month from 28th-30th July before repeating...
Exclusive 16-Bit-Inspired 'Tiny Thor' Smashes His Way To Switch This August
*thunderous applause
We've had our eye on Asylum Square and Gameforge's Tiny Thor for a while, and today Nintendo Life can exclusively reveal that the little chap is landing on Switch, Mjölnir in hand, on 3rd August 2023. A 16-bit-style platforming adventure with pixel art by veteran artist Henk Nieborg and a soundtrack from Turrican veter
News 'Ginsha' Combines Lovely Pixel Art Visuals With Slick Action-RPG Gameplay
Launching on Switch next month
Publisher PolarityFlow has announced that its 2D action-adventure title Ginsha will launch on the Switch eShop on August 24th, 2023. Boasting gorgeous pixel art visuals with classic Metroidvania design and slick action-RPG gameplay, Ginsha contains six distinctive planets to explore with interconnected regions with...
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