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Guide Pokémon Legends: Z-A - Release Date, Starters, Everything We Know So Far
All details, updates, release dates, and more
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News - February, 2025
Friday28th Feb 2025
Guide Pokémon Legends: Z-A - Release Date, Starters, Everything We Know So Far
All details, updates, release dates, and more
Pokémon Legends: Z-A, the second Pokémon game to bear the Legends moniker, was announced at the February 2024 Pokémon Presents. Taking the Legends formula to new heights, Legends: Z-A takes a more modern-day approach to the world compared to its predecessor, Legends: Arceus. As more details emerge...
News Nintendo Switch Online Announces Removal Of Super Famicom Title
Goodbye, Super Soccer
So normally we're used to reporting about the latest retro additions to the Switch Online library, but today is a bit different... Nintendo's customer service account in Japan has announced it's actually removing - yes, removing - a digital game from its classic Super Famicom service. It's the Spike Chunsoft game Super...
Poll Which Starter Pokémon Will You Choose In Legends: Z-A?
Choices, choices...
What's the most important part of a Pokémon game? The roster of 'mons? The setting? The story? Well, sort of the first, but tangential — it's the starter Pokémon. We now know just who the starter trio of Pokémon Legends: Z-A will be. And, similarly to Legends: Arceus, it's a triple threat of returning favourites. Chikorita,...
News Gex Trilogy Confirms Summer 2025 Switch Release, Here's The Official Trailer
Gex who's back, baby!
Back when games starring anthropomorphic creatures were all the rage, there was a gecko named Gex who had an entire trilogy. In case you somehow missed it, this same trilogy is set to make a return on modern platforms this year. A new trailer has been released and it confirms this new collection - powered by Limited Run's...
News Pokémon Champions Limited To "Select Pokémon" At Launch
There'll also be Pokémon HOME restrictions
Perhaps the biggest surprise of the latest Pokémon Presents broadcast was the reveal of the new Switch and mobile title Pokémon Champions. It follows in the footsteps of games like Pokémon Stadium, where the focus is exclusively on trainer battles. As exciting as it is to see the return of this type of...
News Pokémon Legends: Z-A Introduces Thrilling Series First "Real Time" Battles
"Trainers and their Pokémon will move around in real time"
The new update about Pokémon Legends: Z-A has revealed all sorts of exciting details and we're still unpacking everything here on Nintendo Life. One thing you don't want to overlook is the new "series first" where Pokémon and trainers take action in "real time" during battles. The...
News Final Minecraft Movie Trailer Still Hasn't Convinced Us On The Big-Screen Adaptation
Despite the Jennifer Coolidge cameo
Try to stop it all you can, we are rapidly approaching the Minecraft Movie's release date on 4th April and even the new 'Final Trailer' hasn't convinced us about Jack Black's latest trip into the world of video games. The new trailer does pack in a lot of new content, we'll admit. There are baby pandas, talking...
News A Remixed Song From Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition Has Been Released
Don't worry, not long to go now
Nintendo UK has released a remixed song from Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition on YouTube, presenting an updated version of the classic track 'Don't Worry'. Titled 'Don't Worry ', it does admittedly sound pretty close to the original, but there's enough variation here to make it worthwhile, we think. The...
Japanese Charts Donkey Kong Can't Keep Up With Like A Dragon's Ship-Shape Debut
Strong sails
Yesterday's Pokémon chatter meant that we had to put Famitsu's Japanese charts on the backburner for a minute, but fear not, here they are! It has been a big one for Like A Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii, with SEGA's latest wacky RPG claiming the top two spots in its debut week as PS5 and PS4 sales (or should that be 'sails'?)...
News Rock On! CRKD And Gibson Team Up To Launch Two New Guitar Controllers
Double whammy bar
Crikey, is it 2007 again? Yes, accessory manufacturer CRKD – known primarily for the Nitro Deck – has teamed up with renowned guitar maker Gibson to unleash two new controllers for use on Switch and other devices. Available for pre-order now and expected to ship in June 2025, the two products are known as the LP Black Tribal...
News Pokémon Company's CEO Reckons Series Can Reach Its 100th Anniversary
Well sure, why not?
Pokémon's no doubt been at the forefront of everybody's minds this week as we finally got our first proper glimpse at Pokémon Legends: Z-A ahead of its launch later this year. As part of the wider Pokémon Day celebrations, the BBC recently caught up with The Pokémon Company's CEO, Tsunekazu Ishihara, to discuss the franchise...
Guide Pokémon TCG Pocket: Best Triumphant Light Cards, Full Pack List
Know your Arceus from your elbow
Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket's next expansion, Triumphant Light, is here and we've been busy cashing in our pack hourglasses to pick up as many of the new cards as possible. As was the case with the game's previous mini-expansion, Mythical Island, this is a much smaller set than the likes of
UK Charts Familiar Faces Keep Nintendo In The Top Ten, As Like A Dragon Arrives In Style
A pirate's life for me
After a pretty meaty delay (happy end of the week, everyone!), we finally have an updated look at the UK physical gaming charts, and it's a relatively quiet one for Nintendo. A couple of new releases have squeezed their way into the top 40 this week, with Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii snatching silver and Dog Man:...
News Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes First Story Expansion DLC Out This Week
"A prequel to the epic saga of the Hundred Heroes"
Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes was one of the many RPGs to arrive on the Switch in 2024 and developer Rabbit & Bear Studios has now started its rollout of the story expansion DLC. As previously revealed, this all kicks off with "The Chapter of Marisa" which arrives on the eShop this week. It...
Thursday27th Feb 2025
News We're Losing Our Minds Over This New Retro 'Terminator 2' Game
I'll be back... I need to change my pants
Following a rating toward the end of 2024, Publisher Reef Entertainment and developer Bitmap Bureau have revealed the debut trailer for Terminator 2D: NO FATE, a new retro-inspired title based on the 1991 movie Terminator 2: Judgement Day (a.k.a. the best one, and we won't hear any different, thank you very...
News Pokémon Short 'Dragonite And The Postman' Now Available On YouTube
Give it a watch!
With Pokémon Day in full swing, a brand new anime short from CoMix Wave Films has been uploaded on YouTube. Dubbed 'Dragonite and the Postman', there's sadly no English translation for this one just yet, so it might be a little bit difficult to understand exactly what's going on if you're not well-versed in Japanese. That said, we...
News Pokémon Legends: Z-A Trailer Confirms Starters And Mega Evolutions, Coming Late 2025
Illuminating
Pokémon Legends: Z-A made a not-unexpected appearance during today's Pokémon Presents, and while it stopped short of getting a solid release date, it has been confirmed for a late 2025 release date — likely in time for the holidays. In the new footage, we got a look at many of the Pokémon you'll be running into, a detailed look at...
Opinion Pokémon Legends: Z-A Looks Cool, But It's Lacking Arceus' Unique Style
We're getting Scarlet and Violet vibes
One year after its initial announcement, Pokémon Legends: Z-A has finally been showcased properly during the most recent Pokémon Presents, giving us a good look at the upcoming title's gameplay and features. It wasn't quite the deep dive many of us were hoping for, but it was certainly enough to whet our...
Review Omega 6: The Triangle Stars (Switch) - A Fun Throwback Adventure From A Nintendo Veteran
Rock, Paper, Scissors...in space
Takaya Imamura has designed some of the most iconic characters across Nintendo’s history. Joining in 1989, his first major gig was creating the look of F-Zero’s Captain Falcon. Moving on to The Legend of Zelda series and Star Fox, he is also responsible for the unique art direction of Majora's Mask. After...
News 'Pokémon Champions', A New Battle-Focused Game, Announced For Switch And Mobile
Stay tuned for more info!
As a part of today's Pokémon Presents showcase, The Pokémon Company has revealed a first look at Pokémon Champions, an upcoming battle-focused title for Switch and mobile. There's still a lot that we don't know about this one for the time being, but the reveal trailer puts Pokémon battling front and centre. It looks...
Rumour Switch 2 3D Dock Mock-Up Surfaces Online
A supposed look at the new design
Switch 2 rumours have kind of slowed down since Nintendo aired the first look at the system in January, but there are still some floating about. Now, in an update, we've got a look at what's claimed to be a leaked model of the system's dock. While Nintendo has shown off the new system in its initial reveal trailer...
Guide Pokémon Presents February 2025: Every Announcement, Full Livestream
Legends Z-A! Champions! TCG Sets!
Well, there you have it, Trainers. The February 2025 Pokémon Presents showcase is behind us, delivering 19 whole minutes of news and updates across The Pokémon Company's apps, cards, shows and video games. It was a pretty busy one this year (at least, compared to previous events), so below, we have listed every...
Watch Pokémon Presents February 2025 - Live!
Will it be super effective?
Hello there! Welcome to the world of Pokémon Presents! My name is Oak. What up. Anyway, we've got a new Pokémon Presents to watch. Kicking off at 6am PT / 9am ET / 2pm GMT / 3pm CET / 12am AET (Friday), online sleuths have seemingly discovered that the showcase will last roughly 19 minutes. That means it's...
Random Redditor Predicted Switch 2's Mouse Functionality Six Years Ago
Sorcery!
One of the biggest surprises for the Nintendo Switch 2 was the news (well, leak...) that the console would support mouse functionality. Optic sensors have been added to both Joy-Con controllers, theoretically allowing you to place them side-down on a surface and using them for mouse control. This opens the door to a vast array of control...
News How Would You Rate The Pokémon Presents Showcase For February 2025?
Mega or mediocre?
Well folks, another Pokémon Presents has come and gone, and it pretty much delivered exactly what we were expecting. The biggest draw was obviously Pokémon Legends: Z-A, where we got a good look at some gameplay along with confirmation that Chikorita, Tepig, and Totodile will be the game's starter Pokémon. Not only that, but...
News Mario + Rabbids Director Recalls "Harsh" Ubisoft Comment On 'Sparks Of Hope'
"It was a bit hurtful"
In a recent interview with VGC, Mario + Rabbids director Davide Soliani recalled the moment when the team received word from Ubisoft regarding the sales performance of 2022's Sparks of Hope. In short, the game didn't meet Ubisoft's internal expectations, with CEO Yves Guillemot even mentioning that Ubi
News New Pokémon TCG Pocket Set 'Triumphant Light' Arrives Tomorrow
With Arceus taking centre stage
We expected some news on the Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket front in today's Pokémon Presents showcase, and we were not left disappointed. The Pokémon Company has revealed Triumphant Light, the latest set that will be coming to the mobile card-collecting app. What's more, you'll be able to start ripping packs...
News Tetris Forever Adds Two More Classic Games In Its "Biggest-Ever" Update
"Tetris Forever now includes 21 playable games!"
If you're still not sure about Tetris Forever, now might be the time to reconsider with the game rolling out its "biggest-ever update" today with the addition of two new classic MS-DOS games. This includes the 1991 "cult classic" Super Tetris and the 1988 title Tetris (AcademySoft) v. 3.12. Here's...
Gallery New Pokémon Legends: Z-A Screenshots Give A Closer Look At The Upcoming Adventure
Pokémon Snaps
The February 2025 Pokémon Presents showcase gave us our best look yet at Pokémon Legends: Z-A, showcasing the new battle system, starters and some of the friendly faces we can expect to meet along the way. It was a jam-packed trailer, to be sure, and The Pokémon Company has now updated the official Legends: Z-A website with a...
Exclusive Spunky, Punky Metroidvania 'Cookie Cutter' Gets A Switch 'Overkill Edition'
Accept all Cookie?
Gory Metroidvania Cookie Cutter is coming soon to Switch in upgraded form: Cookie Cutter: Overkill Edition is scheduled for a spring launch and will bring new content and "enhancements" to developer Subcult Joint's award winner. If you missed its first coming on other platforms in December 2023, Cookie Cutter serves up some...
Nintendo Download 27th February (North America)
Everhood 2! Glover! Yu-Gi-Oh!
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: 15 in 1 Family Games Mega Collection...
Random Send Out The Invites! Shuhei Yoshida Wants To Take A Trip To Nintendo HQ
Another nugget from the PlayStation vet
Gosh, we sure have heard a lot from former PlayStation boss Shuhei Yoshida in recent weeks, huh? Since leaving Sony, the PS vet has been pretty candid in discussing his career, interests, and just about anything else you might want to know. And now, he wants an invite to Nintendo HQ (thanks for the heads up,...
News Pokémon Unite's Latest Update Is Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
New items! New battles! Suicune!
Before the Presents showcase can get underway, TPC is kicking off the Pokémon Day celebrations early with a fresh 'Assault Break' update for Pokémon Unite. The team battler has today been updated to ver. 1.18.1.2, with the latest patch adding the legendary Gen II Water Type, Suicune, into the mix. There's also a...
Wednesday26th Feb 2025
News Nintendo Highlights Four Brand New Games "Coming Soon" To Switch
March is going to be an exciting month
Nintendo is gearing up for a massive year with the upcoming 'Switch 2 Direct broadcast' but as we keep saying here on Nintendo Life, it's not done with its original hybrid system just yet. It seems we'll be getting a solid list of offerings throughout 2025 and if you are wondering what's ahead in March,...
News Stunning New Physical Edition Of Stardew Valley Is Now Available At Fangamer
Includes comic, poster, art cards, and more
A new physical edition of Stardew Valley is available for purchase now via Fangamer, with both standard and deluxe editions on offer. Priced at $35, the standard edition comes with a double-sided cover and a gorgeous 18-page instruction manual, but the $59 deluxe edition is truly something special. You...
"Nintendo are letting this slide"
Scam games on the Switch eShop are all too common of an occurrence these days. They generally tend to target bigger releases (we've seen rip-offs of The Last of Us, TOTK and Pokémon TCG Pocket in recent years), but that's
Random A Homebrew Port Of Balatro Is Now Available On Nintendo DS
Though key features are missing
Given the immense popularity of Balatro since its launch last year, it was really only a matter of time before it was unofficially ported over to other systems via homebrew modding. Well, that time is upon us, folks. Thanks to Haynster over on Github (via GBATemp), Balatro is now available to play on the Nintendo DS...
News Nintendo Switch 2 Doesn't Need To Worry About Steam Deck Sales
Steam Deck has sold roughly 4 million units
As the Steam Deck turns three years old, and many of us laud its praises for allowing accessible PC gaming on-the-go, market research firm IDC has estimated that the handheld console has shifted roughly around 4 million units since its arrival in February 2022. The Verge spoke to the IDC, which uses...
News Konami Adds Incredibly Rare Slice Of GBA Ninja History To The Switch eShop
Welcome back, Ninja Five-O
The Switch has a growing library of Game Boy Advance titles and Konami has expanded this with its latest eShop release. It's the GBA action-platformer Ninja Five-O (also known as Ninja Cop). This Switch version was originally announced last month and you can download the title right now for USD $24.99 /
Drag me to Skell
We have a little under a month to go before Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition flies onto Switch on 20th March and Nintendo has today released a new overview trailer, giving us our best look yet at the upcoming remaster. Fittingly titled 'Everything you need to know about Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition', the new...
Feature Strictly Limited Responds To Switch Delays And Discontent, And Details An Ambitious Target
"Our priority remains delivering on past commitments"
With plenty of physical game lovers resisting the shift to digital distribution, the world of boutique, limited-press publishing is booming, with multiple options for anyone desperate to have smaller-scale releases on disc or cartridge rather than a hard drive or SD card. It's a risky business,...
News Xbox Head "Excited" About Switch 2 And Multiplatform Releases
"It's good to have our games reach more places"
Xbox has shifted to a new strategy where it's now bringing more first-party IP to other platforms including Nintendo's devices. We've already heard from Phil Spencer how the plan is to support the 'Switch 2' when it arrives, and now Xbox Game Studios' head Craig Duncan has elaborated on the company's...
News Pokémon Centre UK Releases Gorgeous New 'Loungefly' Backpack Range
Gotta buy 'em all
A new range of backpacks and wallets has gone live on the Pokémon Centre UK website as a result of a new collaboration between The Pokémon Company and Loungefly. Available for purchase now (and two items are already sold out at the time of writing), we're honestly enamoured with these designs. We're not sure about you, but we...
News Warner Bros. Closes Three Studios Including Team Behind Smash-Like Brawler 'MultiVersus'
The new Wonder Woman project has also been axed
The video game industry has already experienced a lot of layoffs this year and now Warner Bros. has announced it's shutting down three studios. This includes Player First - the team behind the Smash-like brawler MultiVersus, which also announced the end of its service earlier this month and will go...
News Switch Owners In Japan Will Have To Pay More For Nintendo Repairs
A sign of the times?
The Switch 2 is almost here, but Nintendo is still showing support for the original hybrid system in all sorts of ways. This includes repairs, but today it's provided an update about the prices of this service in Japan. As highlighted by OatmealDome on social media, Nintendo has announced it will be increasing the price of...
News Mario + Rabbids Director Recalls "Fantastic" Time With Nintendo, Would Be Open To Collab Again
"If one day Nintendo wants to knock on our door"
Davide Soliani, the creative mind behind Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle and Sparks of Hope, left Ubisoft last year and formed his own indie studio, Day 4 Night, with the help of
Tuesday25th Feb 2025
News Monster Hunter-Style Free-To-Slay 'Dauntless' Is Shutting Down
The developer also worked on Fae Farm
Ahead of the arrival of Monster Hunter Wilds later this week, the Monster Hunter-style game Dauntless has announced it will be shutting down. This game, developed by Phoenix Labs (Fae Farm), was originally released on the Switch eShop in December 2019. Here's the team's official update (via Steam), confirming...
News Monster Hunter: Wilds Tech Analysis Has Us Concerned About A Switch 2 Port
But we still want one
With Capcom's Monster Hunter: Wilds launching later this week, Digital Foundry has completed its usual tech wizardry and analysed the performance for the series' latest flagship title. Truth be told, it's made us a bit worried about a potential Switch 2 port. Now, we should preface this by clarifying that we still don't...
News Balatro's New Free Update Features Crossovers With Assassin's Creed, Fallout, Civ And More
How many friends does this guy have?
Prepare yourselves, poker fans, because our beloved roguelike Balatro has just landed another 'Friends of Jimbo' update, adding a whole new batch of crossovers into the mix. Much like the three previous additions, the latest update features new card cosmetics from eight different crossover games. The Assassin's...
Talking Point Can Nintendo Keep Up The One-Game-A-Month Release Pace On Switch 2?
Keepie uppies
With Switch entering its ninth year on 3rd March 2025, and with over 150 million units sold and more million-selling games than we've had hot dinners, it's hard to remember a time when Nintendo pooling its portable and home console software teams behind a single system felt like a risky move. As Wii U foundered, it was the...
Round Up Every Switch Game Featured At Xbox's Indie Showcase (February 2025)
All the reveals, all the announcements
Earlier on, Xbox held a special indie showcase featuring all sorts of games on the way to the green machine and certain other platforms. Many of these games happen to be coming to the Switch, so we've put together a round up of everything featured during the show that is en route to Nintendo's hybrid system...
News Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 Has Been Rated For Switch
Gnarly!
Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 has been teased for a good number of months on the trot now, but it finally seems like the skating sequels will be dropping in on Switch soon enough after the as-yet-unannounced title received a rating in Singapore (thanks, VGC). It's exciting news, no doubt, made all the more appealing by the inclusion of...
News This Absurd Action-Horror From Swery65 And Suda51 Needs To Come To Switch
Or heck, Switch 2!
During Xbox's recent Indie Showcase, a new gameplay trailer for Hotel Barcelona was debuted ahead of its release later this year. From writer and director Hidetaka Suehiro (Swery65) and based on an original idea by Goichi Suda (Suda51), Hotel Barcelona looks utterly ridiculous, and we're sincerely hoping the team at White Owls...
News Activision Teases Tony Hawk's Return In A New Update
"Loading.. new parks"
Activision has been teasing the return of the legendary Tony Hawk's Pro Skater series over the past week and now the official social media game account has shared another update. It's a post featuring a few photos of Tony and his crew with the same date "03.04.25" attached. Along with this is the message "loading.. new parks"...
News 'Fantasy Life i' Commercials Showcase Comfortingly Familiar Gameplay
Sequel is finally launching later this year
It's been a bloomin' long time coming, but Level-5's Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time is finally making its way to the Switch on 22nd May 2025 following multiple delays. To really drive the message that this date is likely final, two new commercials have been released (thanks, Go Nintendo) that...
News Super Mario NES Banger Joins Nintendo's Music App, Here's The Full Tracklist
Pump the volume
Nintendo has continued the trend of releasing one soundtrack a week for its music app, and the latest addition is the album for the 1988 NES game Super Mario Bros. 2. Although the game itself might not be quite as popular as certain other Mario side-scrollers, the soundtrack is an absolute banger. This album contains a total of 14...
News GameStop Discontinues Pokémon Trading Card Game Pre-Orders
It wants "more fans" to experience Pokémon TCG
Pokémon Trading Card sets like Prismatic Evolutions are in high demand at the moment and it doesn't look like things will be slowing down any time soon. In response to the TCG's latest spike in popularity, GameStop has announced it has discontinued pre-orders. This includes implementing purchase...
News Looks Like Kirby's Epic Yarn And Princess Peach: Showtime! Dev Good-Feel Is Hiring
We've got a Good-Feel(ing) about this
The developer behind the likes of Kirby's Epic Yarn and Princess Peach: Showtime!, Good-Feel, appears to be hiring for multiple positions. As highlighted on the studio's recruitment site, Good-Feel is currently after new employees in the Planning, Designing, Programming, Web Design and Project Management...
News Atari And Choice Provisions' New Take On 'Breakout' Gets March Release Date
If it ain't broke...
Atari and Choice Provisions, the team behind the BIT.TRIP games, have announced that Breakout Beyond is launching on Switch (and other platforms) on 25th March 2025. We're flipping things from horizontal to vertical and going "beyond" (sorry) what Breakout has ever done before. Moving through neon-drenched levels and puzzles,...
News New Disney Dreamlight Valley Update Welcomes Aladdin And Jasmine, Here Are The Patch Notes
A whole new world opens
After being formally announced last week, Gameloft has now revealed the full patch notes for Disney Dreamlight Valley's upcoming 'Tales of Agrabah' update, which is set to land on Switch tomorrow (26th February). The headline addition for this one is the new 'Agrabah’s Market' Realm, which welcomes Aladdin and Jasmine to...
Monday24th Feb 2025
Poll Will You Trade In Your Switch When Switch 2 Arrives?
Switch it up
Sometimes, it can be hard to let go. The next generation of Nintendo hardware is just around the corner. As we say that, we look fondly at our TV console stand where our Switch sits, docked and charging, not a speck of dust on it. For many of us, it's the console of choice — whether sitting around the TV with friends and family,...
Review Yu-Gi-Oh! Early Days Collection (Switch) - A Comprehensive Round-Up With A Few Real Winners
Duels in the crown
One of the most striking elements of Yu-Gi-Oh! Early Days Collection, which celebrates the 25th anniversary of the Yu-Gi-Oh! card game, is the sheer number of Yu-Gi-Oh! video games that came out between 1998 and 2004. The Early Days Collection includes 14 games just from Game Boy, Game Boy Color, and Game Boy Advance titles, some...
Talking Point Our 2025 Pokémon Presents Predictions - What Are You Hoping For?
Nintendo Life used Detect!
Much like the Mad Titan Thanos, the arrival of a Pokémon Presents showcase on Pokémon Day was inevitable. With the date now official and our faux surprise subsided, it's time to start laying down some predictions. To address the Phanpy in the room: yes, Pokémon Presents showcases can be a little dry. But aside from the...
News The Pokémon Company Catches A Win In Lawsuit Against Another Rip-Off App
Watch out, Palworld
While the Palworld case continues to tick away in the background, The Pokémon Company has recently won another lawsuit against a Chinese mobile app on the grounds of copyright infringement and acts of unfair competition (thanks, Eurogamer). TPC's case against 'Pocket Monster: Remake' (or, sometimes, 'Pocket Monster:...
News Balatro's Ridiculous 18+ Age Rating Is Finally Lowered
Justice is dealt
PEGI (Pan European Game Information) has announced that it has lowered the age rating for the smash-hit poker roguelike Balatro (thanks, Eurogamer). The game drew plenty of attention when PEGI rated it 18+ in Europe, citing its resemblance to the real-world game of poker as the main catalyst. It reasoned that players may be able to...
News Netflix Exclusive 'Pokémon Concierge' Coming To YouTube For A Limited-Time
Update: Now available to watch online
Ahead of Pokémon Day later this month, The Pokémon Company has announced it will be releasing "all four episodes" of its Netflix series 'Pokémon Concierge' on YouTube. Trainers will be able to tune in and watch these episodes for a limited time. These episodes will be released sequentially from 21st February...
News Mortal Kombat 1 Is Ready To Terminate With T-1000 Character Trailer
"Johnny's fine, honey, Johnny's just fine"
A new trailer for Mortal Kombat 1 has been released that showcases the T-1000 playable character in the Khaos Reigns expansion. Available from 18th March 2025, the T-1000 is yet another classic movie villain getting the MK treatment and, judging from the short teaser, it seems NetherRealm Studios has done...
News New 'Dating App For Games' Tool Looks To Leverage Human Expertise Over AI
Say hello to 'Ludocene'
A new tool billed as a 'dating app for games' is currently seeking funding via Kickstarter to ultimately help you find your next all-time favourite. Ludocene comes from the team behind the Family Gaming Database (which, full disclaimer, we are partnered with for accessibility information in our own game pages) and is...
News Tempopo, The Adorable Next Game From 'Unpacking' Devs, Gets April Release Date
Keep the tempo(po)
Developer Witch Beam and publisher CULT Games have announced a release date for the lovely-looking Tempopo, a chill musical puzzle where you're rescuing floral friends who have been thrown into disarray by a storm. Coming to Switch on 17th April, Tempopo is both the name of the game and the flowers. Using music, you'll need to...
Sunday23rd Feb 2025
News Former Nintendo Sales Lead Claims Retailers Know "Nothing" About Switch 2 Price
Following multiple rumours
Switch 2 placeholder prices have been popping up all over the internet in recent weeks, so is there any truth to these retailer listings? Speaking on the latest episode of Kit & Krysta Podcast, a former Nintendo sales lead has apparently "set the record straight". When asked if retailers are in the loop about the...
Random Final Fantasy Is The Next Magic: The Gathering Crossover, Here's A First Look
Arriving June 2025
The trading card market is booming and Magic: The Gathering has been driving sales in recent years with all sorts of iconic crossovers based on a variety of series including video game-themed ones. if you're a fan of characters like Cloud Strife, this next one might be of interest. In case you missed the initial announcement,...
Round Up The First Impressions Of Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds 'Closed Network Test' Are In
Here are some thought so far...
Sega is this weekend running a limited-time Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds 'closed network test' for the PlayStation 5 and the first impressions are now rolling in. There's obviously no feedback about the Switch version at this stage, but there's still enough commentary doing the rounds online to give Sonic fans an idea...
Mailbox Switch 2 Pre-Order Preoccupation, Iterative Crimes - Nintendo Life Letters
Issue #21 - February 2025
And we're back for the February edition of the Nintendo Life Mailbox. Time is moving slowly for those of us jonesing for that Switch 2 Direct, but we've had games like Civ 7, Laika, and Citizen Sleeper 2 to keep us busy, and we're all looking forwa
Poll Box Art Brawl - River King: Mystic Valley (DS)
The good, the good, and the uhhh...
Hello folks, and welcome to another edition of Box Art Brawl! Last time, we looked at Star Fox 64, and gosh, it was quite a close match. Both designs are pretty great in our eyes, but ultimately Japan won the day with 54% of the vote, while the Western design managed to nab 46%. Well done, Japan! We've got a bit...
Saturday22nd Feb 2025
Poll Which Pokémon Game Really Deserves A Remake Next?
Kanto blight
With a Pokémon Presents on the way soon, our foolish hearts have begun hoping for something a bit special. While Nintendo fans twiddle their thumbs awaiting the full reveal of Switch 2, an entire year without a Pokémon game releasing on Switch has helped us regain our appetite for console-based catchin'. It was a much-needed break,...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (22nd February)
Catching them ALL?? In this economy??
Howdy partners! Welcome back to another edition of What Are You Playing. Switch 2 may still feel like a long way away, but there have been some Nintendo rumblings this week to keep us busy, all the same. The annual Pokémon Presents showcase was announced for next week (surprising no one), we got some leaked...
News Alarmo Now Available To Everyone On The My Nintendo Store (US)
No Switch Online membership is required
[Sat 15th Feb, 2025 00:55 GMT]: Alarmo is still only available in limited supply in a lot of regions, but in the US this unique sound clock has now been made available to every My Nintendo Store user. In other words, you no longer need to have a Switch Online membership to be able to purchase one. This...
News Activision Appears To Be Teasing Tony Hawk's Return
All eyes are on the Birdman
[Fri 21st Feb, 2025 04:35 GMT] Earlier this week, professional skater Tyshawn Jones mentioned how he was in a new Tony Hawk remaster "coming out" soon. Well, if that wasn't already enough to get diehard skateboarding fans excited, Activision's first-person shooter Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is now seemingly teasing a new...
News Donkey Kong Country Returns HD Tops Switch Charts In Opening Month (US)
The king of January
To help get 2025 underway Nintendo revived its Wii and 3DS title Donkey Kong Country Returns for the Switch. Circana's executive director and industry analyst Mat Piscatella has now shared US chart data for the month of January - revealing how exactly the game performed on the local charts. Donkey Kong Country Returns HD debuted...
Friday21st Feb 2025
Guide 98 Games You Should Pick Up In Nintendo's 'Play On' eShop Sale (Europe)
Every game we scored 9/10 or higher
Just a reminder that the sale ends this weekend, so make sure you've scoured your wishlist for winners and grabbed everything you wanted to before they're gone! It'd be nice if they scheduled these things for after payday, huh? Hot on the heels of the North American equivalent, Nintendo of Europe has opened the...
News New Limited-Time Pokémon Scarlet & Violet Distribution Event Is Now Available
An EUIC special
Ahoy, Trainers! It's European International Championships 2025 weekend, and you know what that means... Pokémon Scarlet and Violet's latest limited-time distribution event is now underway. This one gives you a chance to pick up a Jumpluff — based on the one used in Marco Silva's game-winning run at this year's Latin America...
Gallery Here's A Closer Look At The London Pop-Up Pokémon Center's Exclusive Merch
Type advantage against bank ballances
The Pokémon European International Championship has once again returned to London this year, bringing with it competition, events, hands-on opportunities and, of course, merch. Yes, London's pop-up Pokémon Center is back at the ExCel until 23rd February, and it is once again packed with enough exclusive...
Review mClassic RGB Range - Colour Us Unimpressed With These Upscalers
mBarassing
With the Nintendo Switch 2 on the horizon, you might be wondering why a company like Marseille has decided to expand upon its original mClassic dongle with two new variations. Alas, that’s exactly what it’s done, releasing the new mClassic Switch (blue) and mClassic Retro (green) products to complement the red original. When we...
News Switch OLED Mario Wonder Bundle Revealed Ahead Of Mario Day (US)
Wonderful!
Mario Day takes place next month and it looks like Nintendo will be offering a new Switch bundle in celebration. This deal will be available at Best Buy in North America and includes a Switch OLED model (with neon blue and red Joy-Con) and a copy of Super Mario. Bros Wonder. Along with this, you'll also get a three-month subscription to...
News Metroid Prime First 4 Figures 'Samus Phazon Suit' Pre-Orders Now Live
Including an "early bird" discount
Following some teasers, pre-orders for the Metroid Prime 'Samus Phazon Suit' PVC statue by First 4 Figures have now officially gone live. The Collector's Edition is priced at $149.99 and there's an early bird offer for the Exclusive Edition reducing it from $164.99 to just $149.99. Both figures are estimated to...
News Bonkers Metroidvania 'Rusty Rabbit' Now Has A Switch eShop Demo
Try it out before launch
NetEase Games is promoting its upcoming action platformer Rusty Rabbit with a brand new demo for Nintendo Switch. This demo allows you to play through the beginning of Stamp's adventure, with save data carrying over to the full release when it launches on 17th April 2025. Here's a bit more about what you can expect: "In...
Anniversary HAL Laboratory Is 45 Years Old Today
Kirb your enthusiasm
Whip up a last-minute cake and bring out the candles because we have a big birthday on our hands, folks. HAL Laboratory, the company behind Kirby, the OG Smash Bros., EarthBound and another boatload of beauties that we'll get to in just a moment, has turned 45 today. Yep, on 21st February 1980, Mitsuhiro Ikeda founded HAL with...
News Upcoming Pokémon Anime Short Is Looking Absolutely Stunning
Crikey, it's never looked this good
An upcoming Pokémon anime short from CoMix Wave Films – best known for its work on films such as Your Name, Suzume, and Weathering With You – is looking absolutely stunning so far as evidenced by a brief trailer posted to YouTube. Dubbed 'Dragonite and the Postman', the short will be available to watch from...
Thursday20th Feb 2025
News Pokémon Presents Announced For 27th February 2025
Quick, act surprised!
The Pokémon Company has today announced (via Serebii) that a Pokémon Presents showcase will be coming our way on 27th February at 2pm GMT / 3pm CET / 9am ET / 6am PT — wait, that's Pokémon Day! Of course, this will come as a surprise to absolutely no one. TPC always tends to use the anniversary of Red and Green's Japanese...
News The Lego Game Boy May Be Reasonably Cheap If New Leak Is To Be Believed
Affordable Lego..? Does. Not. Compute.
Shortly before Nintendo lifted the lid on the upcoming Switch 2, the company announced that it would once again be teaming up with Lego. We've had the NES, we've had Animal Crossing sets, and now we're getting the Game Boy. No further information was provided beyond the brief, tantalising debut teaser, but...
Random Zelda Fan-Project Turns 'Breath Of The Wild' Into Stunning Anime Opening
Come on Nintendo, make it happen
Aspiring artists are constantly recreating Nintendo's properties as live-action and animated shorts and this latest one, which was uploaded to YouTube in January, showcases what Zelda: Breath of the Wild might look like as an anime opening. It's actually been crafted by the "2023 Chungkang Animation School 2nd...
Talking Point The 3DS Library Is Ripe For Switch 2, But Is NSO The Way To Go?
Mo' dimensions, mo' problems
The 3DS has one of those libraries where the more you think about it, the better it gets. Ocarina of Time, Majora's Mask 3D, Fire Emblem: Awakening, Super Mario 3D Land, Kid Icarus: Uprising, Kirby: Planet Robobot, WarioWare Gold, Samus Returns
News '90s Anime 'Samurai Pizza Cats' Is Getting The Action RPG Treatment Next Year
With the original voice cast back on board
If you cast your mind back to the wonderful world of '90s cartoons, you might recall Saban's Samurai Pizza Cats, an action-comedy that saw three sword-wielding kitties keeping the peace in the futuristic world of Little Tokyo. It's the type of show that had almost disappeared from our minds, quite frankly,...
News Disney Dreamlight Valley's "Next Free Update" Launches On Switch Soon
Join Aladdin and Jasmine in new quests
Disney Dreamlight Valley has today revealed the next free content update 'Tales of Agrabah' will be launching for Switch and other platforms next week on 26th February 2025. This update will see Aladdin and Jasmine join the game alongside a "brand new Realm". Here's some additional PR and you can see the...
News New Yooka-Replaylee Trailer Showcases Rextro's Revamped Minigame Arcade
This platformer's got some byte
Last month, Playtonic gave us our first look at Yooka-Replaylee's Shovel Knight in all of his remastered glory, and today, the studio is putting the spotlight on another character to showcase its sweet new looks. The delightful dino Rextro is the focus of the latest trailer, with the new footage highlighting his...
Nintendo Download 20th February (North America)
Cosmic Fantasy! Kanon! Stories from Sol: The Gun-Dog!
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: 2222 Abyss of the...
Japanese Charts Donkey Kong Swings Back To Claim Another Win
Though numbers are falling across the board
Over in Japan this week, after Super Mario Party Jamboree briefly managed to claim the top spot last week, Donkey Kong Country Returns HD has once again given its first-party brethren the ol' one-two to take gold once again. Selling a further 14,752 copies, Forever Entertainment's remaster of Retro...
News Sci-Fi Visual Novel 'Stories From Sol: The Gun-Dog' Launches On Switch Today
One for the retro fans
Developer Space Colony Studios and publisher Astrolabe Games have today launched Stories from Sol: The Gun-Dog on Nintendo Switch, offering players a retro visual novel inspired by titles from the PC-9800. Boasting gorgeous anime visuals, a well-designed cast of characters, and over 300,000 words of text, you'll find yourself...
News Tales Of The Shire, The Cosy LOTR Game, Has Been Delayed Again
Now coming in July
Wētā Workshop has announced that the cute and cosy life sim Tales of the Shire: A The Lord of the Rings Game has been delayed from 25th March to 29th July 2025. The developer, which is known for special effects, prop creation, board games, and miniatures, shared a statement on social media platform X (formerly Twitter) earlier...
News 2v2 Fighter Diesel Legacy: The Brazen Age Now Has A Switch eShop Demo
Try it out today
Nintendo's Switch eShop is always getting new demos and the latest one is for the 2v2 fighting game Diesel Legacy: The Brazen Age. Diesel Legacy made its debut last December, and is described as being a brand new take on fighting games with its 2v2 co-op-style gameplay and unique three-lane system set in "Dieselpunk world". This...
Wednesday19th Feb 2025
News Mario & Luigi: Brothership Version 1.0.1 Now Available, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Download it today
Following its release in November last year, Mario & Luigi: Brothership for the Switch has now received its very first update. This bumps the game up to Version 1.0.1 and addresses multiple bugs as well as some "other" ones (although it seems not every issue may necessarily been resolved). Here are the full patch notes,...
Hands On Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition - A Decade On, Mira's Still Got It
A Skell of a good time
It's been absolutely ages since we last set foot on Mira, the planet on which humanity seeks refuge from an alien threat in Xenoblade Chronicles X. It was perhaps only a year or two after the game first released on Wii U, in fact, that we last played it, and our overriding memory (besides the fact that it's incredible) is of...
News New Tactical RPG From Danganronpa & Zero Escape Creators Scores A Demo
Coming soon to Switch
Last June, during a Nintendo Direct showcase, Aniplex and Too Kyoo Games lifted the lid on The Hundred Line: Last Defence Academy - a collaboration between Danganronpa series writer Kazutaka Kodaka and Zero Escape creator Kotaro Uchikoshi. More recently, it was announced this tactical RPG mixed with visual novel elements would...
News Be Warned, Two NES Titles From Limited Run Games May Damage Your Console
Company issues an apology
Limited Run Games has issued emails to its customers confirming that both Rugrats: Adventures in Gameland and Piopow on NES may cause damage to the consoles or cartridges if used for prolonged periods of time. As highlighted on Bluesky (thanks, Time Extension), Limited Run has stated that these spec
Video Let's Compare Xenoblade Chronicles X On Wii U And Switch
How does it hold up?
We've been lucky enough to go hands-on with the upcoming Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition on Switch, and as part of that, we thought it might be useful to see just how the new release stacks up next to the Wii U original. In short, the Switch remaster represents a significant step up in overall visual quality. We've...
Talking Point Should We Actually Get Excited For Pokémon Day This Year?
Is it all Sleep Talk?
Next week, on 27th February 2025, Pokémon will be celebrating its 29th birthday. And you know what that means? It's time for some Pokémon Presents. After a relatively 'muted' 2024, there's a lot on people's minds. Inverted commas there because, come on, if muted means releasing a brand new mobile game which has taken the...
Gallery Here's Another Look At Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition For Switch
Launching next month
This year is set to be incredibly busy for Nintendo with its launch of the Switch 2, but before we even get to the Direct broadcast in April, first up is the return of Xenoblade Chronicles X. In case you've somehow missed it, Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition is launching for the original Switch on 20th March 2025, and...
News Pokémon GO Developer Niantic Reportedly In Talks To "Sell Games Unit"
Including the sale of Pokémon GO
A new report from Bloomberg claims Pokémon GO developer Niantic is apparently in talks to sell its video game business to the Saudi Arabia-owned company Scopely. This deal would supposedly be announced in the "coming weeks" and the sale price is expected to be around $3.5 billion. The sale would reportedly...
News Acclaimed Horror Title 'Mouthwashing' Is Making Its Way To Switch
Available later this year
The critically-acclaimed horror game Mouthwashing will be making its way to the Nintendo Switch later this year after publisher Critical Reflex celebrated 500K+ sales on Steam. Physical editions will be available via Fangamer, and while pre-orders aren't available just yet, you can sign up for notifications so you don't...
News Upcoming Power Rangers: Rita's Rewind Updates Add New Gameplay Features & Co-Op Options
First one lands next week
Go Go Nintendo Lifers! Digital Eclipse has today announced that a pair of mighty-looking updates will be heading to Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers: Rita's Rewind in the coming months, adding in fresh gameplay features, new moves and an expanded scope for online co-op. The first of these updates is set to land on PC and...
News Nightdive's The Thing: Remastered Is Getting A Physical Release
With a steelbook, no less!
It's not been that long since Nightdive Studios released The Thing: Remastered, but we know many of you were holding off on adding it to your collection in the hope that it would receive a physical release. Well, your wish has been granted! Launching on 25th June 2025 (the 43rd anniversary of the 1982 John Carpenter...
News Netflix Lays Off Staff At 'Oxenfree' Developer
It's unclear how many have been let go
The developer of hit coming-of-age indie darlings Oxenfree and Oxenfree II, Night School Studio, has been hit by layoffs. Game Developer has reported that an "undisclosed number of employees" have been laid off at the Netflix-owned studio. This follows on from the streaming giant closing its internal triple-A...
News Annapurna Will Shed Some Light On Its 2025 Lineup In Next Week's Digital Showcase
How much is destined for Switch 2?
Annapurna Interactive has announced that its first digital showcase of the year (the creatively titled 'Annapurna Interactive Showcase') will be streamed on YouTube next week, providing a peek at the company's release schedule for 2025. Arriving on 24th February at 9am PT / 12pm ET / 5pm GMT / 6pm CET, the...
News All Aboard! Acclaimed Deckbuilder 'Monster Train' Is Getting A Switch Sequel This Year
Calling at sequel station
Devolver Digital's publishing label Big Fan Games and developer Shiny Shoe have today announced that Monster Train 2 — a sequel to the 2021 deckbuilding roguelike — will be choo-chooing its way onto Switch later this year. Much like its predecessor, this one will see you building up a deck of cards and using the...
Tuesday18th Feb 2025
News Nintendo Is Discontinuing Gold Points, One Of The Switch's Best Incentives
Noooo, don't do it!
Nintendo has announced that it is discontinuing the My Nintendo Gold Points program, stating that it will no longer be possible to earn points from 24th March 2025 (or 25th March depending on your region). Platinum points, however, will remain unchanged. Gold points were rewarded through the purchase of both digital and physical...
News Hollow Knight: Silksong Briefly Vanishes From US Switch eShop, But It's Back Now
Update: Restored after a few hours
Hollow Knight: Silksong's Switch eShop listing has disappeared from the North American storefront. Spotted on the Silksong subreddit (via Wario64), the page was seemingly removed earlier today. Now, when you
And he'd like to turn his talents to Metroid
Scans: History of Hyrule The work of legendary Japanese artist Katsuya Terada can be seen all over game history. This is the man who designed the cover art for the Super Famicom's Prince Of Persia and the Sega Saturn's Virtua Fighter Remix, who worked with Nintendo on game guides for Dragon Warrior and
News Nintendo Has Renewed Some Trademarks
Including its famous 'Seal of Quality'
As Nintendo gears up for its big Switch 2 Direct broadcast in April, it's still got plenty of other things as well as its day-to-day operations going on behind the scenes. With this in mind, some trademark renewals have surfaced in Japan including the famous '
Review Sid Meier's Civilization 7 (Switch) - An Incredible Game That's Not Quite Ready
Short of Civilliant
Most games with numbered sequels tend to iterate and grow on their previous instalments. After all, you don’t want to alienate your audience by upending key systems and creating a substantially different experience from what they’re used to, it just makes sound economic sense. Change things just enough so that it rides that...
News Tetris Forever Is Getting Its Own Collectable Handheld Console
Digital Eclipse's 'Gold Master Series' Goes Physical
Digital Eclipse has announced that its Gold Master Series will be going physical via publisher Clear River Games, with boxed editions available for The Making of Karateka, Llamasoft: The Jeff Minter Story, and Tetris Forever. The crown jewel of the collection is undoubtedly the collector's...
News EVO 2025's Main Lineup And Extended Roster Has Been Locked In
Update: Here's every game at this year's event
The world's biggest fighting game tournament EVO is scheduled to announce this year's US game line up next week on 14th January, but it seems it might have already been revealed. In other words, if you would rather find out in the official broadcast, navigate away from this page right now. Otherwise,...
Opinion Scrapping Gold Points Makes Sense For Nintendo, But It's A Bitter Pill For Loyal Fans
Points taken
We're about six weeks away from Nintendo's Switch 2 Direct in April, and the company presumably preparing furiously for the full reveal of its upcoming hardware. Until then, we're left to analyse statements around its financial results and other little announcements for clues about the Switch successor beyond its form factor. The firm's...
Random This Fan-Made Render Has Us Dreaming Of Switch 2's Dual-Screen Potential
Sweet D(ream)S
Ever since Nintendo gave us our first official look at the Switch 2 (even before, if you were paying attention to the leaks), we have been wondering what that mysterious new USB-C port on the top of the console is for. Logic would suggest that it's for charging in tabletop mode — something that we haven't been able to do with any...
News Game Vouchers Won't Work On Switch 2 Exclusives, Says Nintendo
See ya, savings!
Nintendo has announced that its Nintendo Switch Game Vouchers saving service will not extend to Switch 2 exclusives (thanks, VGC). The vouchers initially cropped up in 2019 as a way to make a small saving on first-party Switch titles. Nintendo Switch Online subscribers can buy a voucher for £84/$100 and use it to redeem two Switch...
News Nintendo Will "Likely" Price The Switch 2 At $399, Says Analyst
Above the Switch, but below its competitors
An analyst has predicted that Nintendo will "likely" price the upcoming Switch 2 at $399. Joost van Dreunen, author of 'One Up – Creativity, Competition, and the Global Business of Video Games' and co-founder of the Nielson-owned games market research firm 'SuperData Research' has presented his...
News Retailer GAME Removes Insane Delivery Fees On Pokémon Cards After "Scalping" Allegations
Update: Business as usual
GAME staff have accused the UK retailer of "scalping" Pokémon cards after the company began hitching massive shipping costs to the online sale of 'Prismatic Evolutions' mini tins (thanks, Eurogamer). These mini tins are no novelty for a TCG expansion. They contain two booster packs and a collectible coin and retail for...
News Not Even Squaresoft Could Convince Nintendo To Use Discs For The N64
Our way or the Royal Raceway
When Sony launched the PS1 in 1994, Nintendo suffered one of its biggest losses when Squaresoft, a company that previously became almost synonymous with Nintendo consoles, chose to release its games on the PS1 instead of the N64. In fact, according to a new interview from Sony veteran Shuhei Yoshida by VentureBeat...
Guide Best Mario Golf Games Of All Time
Every Mario golf game, ranked
There's nary a sport that Mario hasn't turned his hand to, but beyond the realm of karting, only the plumber's prowess with a tennis racquet can rival his pro-level golf game. Over the years Mario has managed to squeeze in a round of golf on most Nintendo systems, and today we're checking his scorecard to determine the...
Rumour A New Tony Hawk's Pro Skater Remaster Might Be On The Way
Tyshawn Jones spills
Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2 was a real blast from the past back in 2020. We were just the right age to fall in love with the original games back in 1999 and 2000, and revisiting them 20 years later was a joy. So of course we want to see more classic Tony Hawk games get the same glossy remaster treatment. And it sounds like we...
News Nintendo Sets Up New Subsidiary In Taiwan
Formally opening in April
While it was formally established last week, Nintendo has today revealed its newest Taiwanese subsidiary, creatively called 'Nintendo of Taiwan'. The branch was formed on 10th February and is set to take over Nintendo operations in the region from 1st April (the start of the new fiscal year). In an announcement post on...
Guide Best Mario Tennis Games Of All Time
Every Mario Tennis game, ranked
Coming in second behind his mightily successful karting exploits, Tennis is Mario's next most prolific pastime - that is if you don't count partying (which we don't). He's not bad with a golf club in his hand, either, but it's centre court where the plumber has the most sporting titles to his name. But what's the...
News Nintendo Music's Latest Update Adds 3DS 'StreetPass Mii Plaza' Soundtrack
Here's every song included
The weekly 'Nintendo Music' app releases continue and the latest album to join the collection is the StreetPass Mii Plaza soundtrack, which originally debuted on the 3DS. This album includes 39 tracks and has a runtime of 1 hour and 23 minutes in total. You'll be able to listen to the boot up theme, the memorable main...
Monday17th Feb 2025
News Toby Fox Shares Development Update On Deltarune Chapter 3 And 4
"Still console testing"
Developer Toby Fox is back with another update on the much-anticipated Deltarune Chapter 3 and 4, inching toward an as-yet unknown release date that is still promised to come later this year. In short, console testing is still ongoing. Our assumption here is that the Switch is included in these tests, but Fox has not...
News Funko Fusion Is Deemed A "Complete Commercial And Critical Failure"
Around 20 unconfirmed layoffs reported
A new report from Insider Gaming (thanks, Eurogamer) has revealed that multiple layoffs have occurred at studio 10:10 Games following the release of Funko Fusion in 2024. Essentially, anonymous sources have stated that the game was a "complete commercial and critical failure" and is the primary
Review Tomb Raider 4-6 Remastered (Switch) - A Fascinating But Inessential Second Collection
The good, the bad, and the ugly
It seems like an absurd notion these days, but after Tomb Raider made its debut in 1996, developer Core Design pumped out six mainline entries over the next eight years – six. It’s true that teams were able to turn projects around much more quickly in those days, as evidenced by franchises such as Resident Evil...
News Nintendo "Establishing Ways To Respond" To U.S. Tariffs, Says Furukawa
Expects minimal financial impact
Earlier this month, the current U.S. administration implemented an additional 10% tariff on all goods imported into the country from China. While the full effect of this increase is yet to be seen, it poses a potential price hike for consoles and accessories developed in China, which, naturally, is a cause for...
News Nintendo's Palworld Lawsuit Might Go International As New Patents Land U.S. Approval
Update: Attorney weighs in on Nintendo's mostly-rejected patent
We have been following Nintendo's Palworld lawsuit for the best part of six months now, and while we have grown to have a better understanding of the particular patents involved, all of the infringement claims have been tied to Japan. However, in recent months, it seems that Nintendo...
Review WARRIORS: Abyss (Switch) - Middling Musou With A Dash Of Diablo & Hades
Not Abyssmal
During Sony’s February 2025 State of Play presentation, the big shadow drop was Koei Tecmo’s Warriors: Abyss, which offers a low-budget, roguelite take on the popular Warriors hack ‘n’ slash formula. The good news is that this genre hybrid feels like both halves fit perfectly together—the mindlessness of the
News Expect To See The Switch Logo Pop Up In Future Xbox Showcases
"I’m just trying to be open and transparent with people"
Xbox games going multiplatform is old news by this point, but according to Phil Spencer, the company is looking to up its transparency during Developer Direct showcases when it comes to specifying where its games are launching. Those paying attention during last month's Xbox dev direct may...
Random Switch Carts Survive House Fire Unscathed Thanks To Nintendo's Sturdy Cases
Now that's some packaging!
The Switch itself often comes across as a fragile little device. The Joy-Con will drift, the stand will break, the rails will wobble. But never again will we say a bad word about the console's game cases; those resilient little guys can fend off the elements. At least, that's what Reddit user DemureSow discovered last...
UK Charts Civilization VII Starts Strong, Switch Version Outsells PC And Xbox
Can't quite topple EA Sports FC 25, though
This week in the UK, Sid Meier's Civilization VII makes its debut and starts off strong at number 2, beating the likes of Kingdom Come: Deliverance II and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, but not quite able to topple the might of EA Sports FC 25. Still, can't complain, and the Switch version in particular has done...
Sunday16th Feb 2025
News DC x Sonic The Hedgehog First Issue Cover Art Officially Revealed
This super collab starts next month
As part of the Batman Day celebrations last year, Sega announced a special collaboration with DC Comics, where the blue blur and friends would be teaming up with the Dark Knight and other legendary superheroes from the DC universe. Now, in a new update, we've got a look at the cover of the very first issue of...
Guide Best Wario Games Of All Time
Every Wario platformer, ranked
Ahh, Wario, everyone's favourite garlic-loving, chaos-breeding antihero. A mirror to Mario — whom he frequently competes against — Wario has been gracing the Mario franchise since 1992 when he was the main villain in the game Boy classic Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins Since then, Wario has gone from strength...
News Ender Magnolia: Bloom In The Mist Receives Another Update
Here's what you can expect...
Following its January release, the dark fantasy Metroidvania Ender Magnolia: Bloom in the Mist has now received another game update. This one bumps the title up to Version 1.0.4 and comes with some gameplay adjustments and bug fixes. Here's the full rundown, courtesy of the official Steam game page: Ender Magnolia:...
Poll Box Art Brawl - Duel: Star Fox 64
Do a Box Art Brawl!
Open the wings and check your G-Diffuser system because it's time for another edition of Box Art Brawl! Before we fly into combat this week, let's hit the brakes and recap what happened last time. In our previous match-up, we looked at two covers for Wario World on GameCube — two very different designs that produced a pretty...
News Hunter x Hunter: Nen x Impact Brings The Fight To Switch This July
First DLC fighter revealed, physical release confirmed
The fighting game tournament EVO hosted its awards show this weekend and also shared some special announcements. One update, in particular, was a release date for the tag-team manga and anime fighter Hunter x Hunter: Nen x Impact. It will be launching for the Switch and multiple other platforms...
Saturday15th Feb 2025
Feature "I Was Seeing Him In My Dreams" - Nintendo Veteran Just Can't Shake Shigeru Miyamoto
"He got a good laugh out of that"
There’s no question that Nintendo makes some of the best video games in the world thanks to its incredibly skilled and passionate in-house and partner developers. But how often does the company let those developers speak freely about the games they make? Last year we got the opportunity to chat with the legendary...
News Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time Physical Release Confirmed (Japan)
Including English language support
Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time has just locked in a May release date and although the West is reportedly not getting a physical version, Fantasy Life fans aren't completely out of luck. As highlighted by Gematsu, a physical edition of the game for Switch and PS5 will be made available in Japan and it...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (15th February)
Sleepy time
It's the weekend folks, so hopefully you're already putting your feet up, sipping on a nice cup of tea, and enjoying a bit of down time with some games. This week in the world of Nintendo, a new placeholder listing at a retailer may (or may not) hint towards a cheaper-than-expected price for the Nintendo Switch 2. Meanwhile, a new...
Friday14th Feb 2025
Review Wario Land 4 (GBA) - A Boisterous But Impeccably Designed Platformer
Quality over quantity
This review was originally published in May 2014. We're updating and republishing it to mark the game's arrival in the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack GBA library. Although Wario's core platforming series has been overshadowed for years by the surrealist microgames of WarioWare, his excellent platformers have the sort...
News Metroid Prime First 4 Figures 'Samus Phazon Suit' Sneak Peek, Pre-Orders Open Soon
Update: Here's a teaser of the light-up collector's edition
First 4 Figures has kicked off the new year with a "first look" at its new Metroid Prime 'Samus Phazon Suit' PVC statue, which is apparently "coming soon". Pre-orders will open in 10 days on 20th February 2025, with pricing to be revealed on the same day. If you sign up to the website,...
News Switch 2 Units Are Reportedly Selling For $40,000 On The Chinese Black Market
Or $50 trade-in at GameStop
According to a recent post on the Switch 2 subreddit (thanks, wccftech), early units of Nintendo's upcoming new console are being sold on the Chinese black market for nearly $40,000. This is supposedly sourced via the same leaker from the Xiahongshu forums who revealed the CAD model for the Switch 2 i
News Hideki Kamiya Wants Nintendo To Reboot Virtual Console For Switch 2
Not a fan of Switch Online, huh?
Before Nintendo Switch Online, there was Virtual Console. Available on the Wii, 3DS, and Wii U, the Virtual Console was effectively a line of purchasable retro games available via the Wii Shop Channel and eShop. Unlike Nintendo Switch Online, which offers up a range of playable games for an annual or monthly cost,...
News Split Fiction Dev Knows "A Lot" About Switch 2, But Can't Say Anything Yet
Hazelight's Josef Fares says Nintendo fans will just have to wait
Hazelight Studios has released award-winning co-op experiences like It Takes Two, and the next one on the horizon is Split Fiction. At the moment, it's locked in for various platforms, but we're still waiting to find out if it will make its way to the Nintendo Switch 2. Hazelight...
News Nintendo Expands Switch Online's GBA Library With Wario Land 4
The perfect Valentine's Day gift
Nintendo's been pretty consistent so far this year with the Switch Online game updates, and joining the service next week is the Game Boy Advance title Wario Land 4. This game originally made its debut on the handheld platform in 2001 and follows on from the first three games as well as the Virtual Boy entry. You...
News 'System Shock 2' Remaster Is Coming To Nintendo Switch With A New Name
'26th Anniversary Remaster' didn't have the same ring to it
Nightdive Studios' previously announced spruce up of the classic action RPG System Shock 2 has been announced for Switch and given a new name: say hello to System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster. Formerly known as System Shock 2: Enhanced Edition, this remaster will be a modernised...
News Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time Finally Lands New May Release Date
Let's hope it can stick this one
After a handful of delays, Level-5 has today announced the new new release date for Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time, which we can now expect to put down roots on Switch on 21st May 2025. This highly anticipated life-sim has felt like a long time coming. Initially announced in the 2023 February Direct
Quiz Can You Name These Zelda: Majora's Mask Masks?
Maskermind
This week, The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask 3D turned 10 years old. Realising that we didn't have the power to turn back the clocks and stop the flow of time for a minute, we jumped to the natural 'plan B': making a quiz. So, here you have it, folks, it's time to put your knowledge of Majora's Mask's masks to the test. Below, we have...
News 'Rune Factory: Guardians Of Azuma' Spreads The Love With New Romance Candidate Trailers
Get the flowers and choccy ready
We are quickly closing in on Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma's 30th May release date and, with love in the air this Valentine's Day, publisher Marvelous! has shared a pair of new trailers to introduce the game's romance candidates. Broken into 'Meet the Bachelors' and 'Meet the Bachelorettes,' the trailers showcase...
News Sorry Okamiden Fans, It Sounds Like The Okami Sequel Will Basically Ignore The DS Follow-Up
Howl could they do this to Chibiterasu?
We were more than a little surprised when Hideki Kamiya and Capcom popped up at The Game Awards to announce an Okami sequel. Surprised, but excited. The title is still in early development and we know very little about it, but in a recent interview with IGN, some of its creatives began to explain what we can...
Launching worldwide this May
If you're looking for more Gundam action on the Switch, you might be interested in the upcoming release Mobile Suit Gundam SEED: Battle Destiny Remastered. This game originally made its debut on the PlayStation Vita in 2012 as a Japan exclusive and Bandai Namco today confirmed the remaster will be getting a worldwide...
News Nintendo Teams Up With Public Bath For Hanafuda Card Collab
Shuffle and splash
If you're heading to the public bath at Tokyo Plaza Harajuku Harakado in Japan next week, then you might get a little surprise in the form of Super Mario-themed hanafuda cards. Nintendo is teaming up with Kosugiyu Harajuku (via Famitsu, Siliconera) to allow people who visit the B1 floor bath to play and purchase hanafuda cards...
News No Wins For Nintendo At DICE Awards, But Balatro Bags A Three Of A Kind
And Animal Well wins 'Best Direction'
The 28th annual DICE Awards ceremony has recently taken place in Las Vegas, and though Astro Bot robbed Nintendo of any potential wins (perhaps deservedly, to be honest – it's a bloomin' good game), there were a few notable nods toward a couple of outstanding indie titles available on Switch. Those games are...
News PS Vita's 'Ys Memoire: Memories Of Celceta' Lands Switch Remaster In Japan This May
No word of a localisation yet
At the end of last year, Falcom announced that it was working on a Switch remaster of the 2012 PS Vita title Ys Memoire: Memories of Celceta (in Japan, at least). Well, what do you know, that very remaster now has a release date of 22nd May 2025 (thanks, Gematsu). Yes, this one isn't confirmed for a Western release at...
Thursday13th Feb 2025
News Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Adds Characters From "SEGA Universes"
Update: IGN has an exclusive preview up
SEGA has now officially released its announcement trailer for Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds, and as part of this, it's shared some new details about what exactly Sonic fans can expect from this new racing experience. Not only will this game include the "largest" roster ever in a Sonic Racing game, but it will...
News Cult N64 Platformer 'Glover' Finally Gets Switch Release Date
And it's very soon
Glover is coming back! Who'd have thought it? Well, a lot of us, given that the Glover rerelease was announced back in 2022 — initially only for Steam, but eventually also for consoles. And we finally have a release date for QUByte Interactive's rerelease. According to
Poll 10 Years On, Which Version Of Zelda: Majora's Mask Is Best?
Masktasker
No three-day countdown will prepare you for this one: The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask 3D is 10 years old today. Yep, on 13th February 2015, we all opened our 3DSes (some of you might have even landed one of those sexy gold special edition consoles — you lucky gits) and sat down to replay one of the weirdest Zelda entries to date in...
News Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Trailer Released, Speeding Onto Switch "Soon"
The announcement follows rumours and leaks
At The Game Awards last year, SEGA announced its new racing game Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds was "coming soon" to multiple platforms including the Nintendo Switch. If you're wondering about when we'll be getting another update, there's now a rumour more information could be arriving as soon as this week...
News Koei Tecmo Shadow Drop 'Warriors: Abyss' Arrives On Switch This Week
"1 vs. 1,000 action with roguelite elements"
Another surprise announcement during Sony's latest 'State of Play' broadcast was the new roguelite hack 'n' slash action title WARRIORS: Abyss by Koei Tecmo and Omega Force. Perhaps even more surprising is the news it's out this week on 14th February 2025 for Nintendo Switch. Warriors: Abyss introduces a...
News Shinobi: Art Of Vengeance Brings 2D Ninja Action To Nintendo Switch This August
"From the creators of Streets of Rage 4"
PlayStation's 'State of Play' broadcast has just wrapped and it was packed with all sorts of exciting announcements including a few Sega ones. Apart from a proper look at Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds, we've also got an update on the new Shinobi project. It's now been officially revealed as SHINOBI: Art of...
News Onimusha 2: Samurai's Destiny Remastered Coming To Switch May 2025
Ahead of 'Way of the Sword' next year
Capcom's first 'Spotlight' broadcast of the year contained some surprises and one of them happened to be the announcement of Onimusha 2: Samurai's Destiny. This title will be getting remastered for multiple platforms including the Switch and will be launching at some point in 2025. The original version of this...
News Nintendo And Amazon File For $7 Million Default Judgement In Fake amiibo Suit
"This request is conservative, reasonable"
Nintendo and Amazon are seeking a default judgement on a joint lawsuit filed back in October 2023 against sellers alleged to have sold fake Nintendo products on Amazon. (Thanks, Polygon.) The plaintiffs filed documents in the US earlier this week requesti
News We're Getting Some Strong 'Inside' Vibes From Konami's Upcoming Octopus Platformer
Darwin or Darlose, the trailer has us sold
Last night's PlayStation 'State of Play' showcase wasn't stacked with Switch news, but one announcement that did stand out to us was Darwin's Paradox!, an upcoming stealth platformer from Konami that appears to pack more than a little Inside DNA. Developed by ZDT Studios, this one sees you play as Darwin,...
Random Mario & Luigi: Brothership Glitch Lets You Get All 5 Power Taps Early
Tapped
As the entirely new Mario & Luigi RPG in some time, and the first home console entry in the series, Mario & Luigi: Brothership brought plenty of new skill to the table. One of these is Battle Plugs and Power Taps, which you get access to early in the game. These allow you to enhance your attacks and defenses in battle. You start with...
Review Afterlove EP (Switch) – Music-Themed Visual Novel That Hits Mostly The Right Notes
Believe in life after love
Back in 2020 a little game called Coffee Talk boomed onto the indie scene with its visual novel deliciousness. Since then, one could argue the Switch has brought about stacks of visual novels – perhaps because handheld mode feels like reading a book. Coffee Talk creator Mohammad Fahmi tragically passed away in 2022,...
News Critically Acclaimed Survival Horror 'Sorry We're Closed' Comes To Switch Next Month
Update: Confirmed for March
Akupara Games' critically acclaimed survival horror Sorry We're Closed may be making its way to the Nintendo Switch in the near future. As spotted by Gematsu (thanks, GoNintendo), the title, developed by newcomer à la mode games, has been rated for the Switch, PS5, and PS4 via the Taiwanese ratings board. Originally...
Random Takaya Imamura Wants To See Star Fox: Assault On Switch 2
With Steel Diver thrown in for good measure
The legendary Nintendo artist Takaya Imamura is back with more dream ports that he'd like to see on Switch 2, and today, he's turning his attention to another Star Fox title (thanks, VGC). Tomorrow (or today, if you're in Japan) is 14th February in Japan, meaning it's the big 20th anniversary of Star Fox:...
Nintendo Download 13th February (North America)
Afterlove EP! Tomb Raider IV-VI! Trails through Daybreak 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! A reminder that, while this features "new"...
Japanese Charts Donkey Kong Starts To Slip As Mario Party Rolls Back Into Pole Position
Who left that banana peel there?
The latest Japanese charts are in courtesy of Famitsu, and you'll never guess who's snuck back into first after grabbing another star this week... We thought its reign was over, but Super Mario Party Jamboree has knocked DK off the top spot this week with an additional 17,355 sales to its name. Donkey Kong Country...
Wednesday12th Feb 2025
News Forget Microsoft, Another Company Apparently Wanted To Buy Nintendo Back In The Day
Talk about 'What If...'
We've heard about a few companies with dreams of purchasing Nintendo over the years (*cough* Microsoft *cough*), and it turns out that there was another big ol' American conglomerate looking to snap it up back in the day, too (thanks, Gamespot). That is according to the latest episode of the
Random Want To Play Smash Bros. Melee On The Train? Amtrak Is Fine With That
"Go ahead and bring that extra CRT"
Trains are great. We love a good train ride. It's even better these days given the advancements in technology, space, and comfort (though granted, there's still also a load of work to be done; especially in the UK), making particularly lengthy journeys a joy if you happen to have some suitable entertainment with...
News Switch 2 Patent Suggests You Can Flip The Console Upside Down
Flippin' 'eck
A new patent from Nintendo suggests that the Joy-Con controllers for the Switch 2 can be inserted into either side of the main console, effectively letting you flip it 180 degrees according to your preference. As spotted by VGC, the patent includes detailed images showcasing the idea, with the two Joy-Con controllers effectively...
News Star Fox-Inspired Space Shooter 'FUR Squadron' Is Getting A Switch 2 Sequel This Year
Every McCloud has a silver lining
Our fingers are crossed that Switch 2 will usher in a brave new era for Star Fox — come on, it's been almost 10 years — but, if McCloud & co. are still otherwise engaged, at least we know that one of the series' imitators will be making an appearance on the new hardware. 2023's FUR Squadron wore its Star...
Video We've Played Civilization VII On Nintendo Switch - Here's 15 Minutes Of Gameplay
Civ, laugh, love
We certainly didn't expect to see Sid Meier's Civilization VII launch on the ageing Nintendo Switch, but here we are! The latest entry in the 4X series has finally marched our way, and while we at Nintendo Life are still getting into the strategy for our full review, we do have some Switch gameplay to highlight what's in store...
News One Piece: Pirate Warriors 4 Is Getting New DLC, Will Be Decided By Fan Votes
"You have the power to pick the next warriors"
Bandai Namco has revealed its 2020 release One Piece: Pirate Warriors 4 has now surpassed 4 million copies. To celebrate this epic milestone by the Straw Hat crew, new DLC has been announced. This will include new legends, but there's a catch. Bandai Namco is asking fans to decide who they would like...
News The Thing: Remastered Patch 1.1 Released, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
"Performance optimization for Switch" and more
Following its December release, Nightdive Studios has now rolled out a new update for The Thing: Remastered on Switch and multiple other platforms. As you can see, there are general updates and fixes, improvements to the gameplay, levels, display and sound, and even some "optimized performance" for the...
News Nintendo Announces The First Tetris 99 Maximus Cup For 2025
It's Donkey Kong!
Nintendo's first release of the year was Donkey Kong Country Returns HD, so it's only fitting to make the first Tetris 99 Maximus Cup of 2025 the same theme. With this in mind, a new event will kick off next 13th February 2025. As usual, you'll be able to unlock a new theme featuring Tetriminos, music, and art based on the latest...
News The Legendary Jeff Minter Returns With A New Psychedelic Arcade Reimagining
Big Brother is watching...
You really don't need us to tell you that a new Jeff Minter game is coming. You know a Jeff Minter game when you see a Jeff Minter game. That said, yes, a new Jeff Minter game is coming. I, Robot is a new psychedelic reimagining of the 1984 arcade classic of the same name, with Llamasoft and Atari partnering up once again...
News Star Fox Dev Wants To Work With CD Projekt Red On Star Wars, Of All Things
Somehow, Andross returned...
With the upcoming launch of Omega 6: The Triangle Stars on 28th February 2025, creator, ex-Nintendo dev, and Star Fox 64 art director Takaya Imamura has been doing the marketing rounds over the last few weeks. In a new interview with GamesRadar+, Imamura was asked about a potential dream collaborati
UK Charts Kingdom Come: Deliverance II Pushes Donkey Kong Further Down
Slippery slope
Gosh, you can really feel Nintendo's distinct lack of output at the moment, huh? With the Switch 2 on the horizon and nothing of particular significance now until Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition on 20th March, the UK Charts is mostly comprised of evergreen titles. Donkey Kong Country Returns HD is hanging in there, for...
Tuesday11th Feb 2025
News Lunar Remastered Collection Physical Release Will Not Be Up For Pre-Order (North America)
You'll have to wait until release
With the Lunar Remastered Collection just over two months away, RPG fans will be able to get their hands on two beloved turn-based adventures from the Sega Saturn and PlayStation era. Today, ahead of the game's release, publisher GungHo Online Entertainment has shared some details about the game regarding the North...
Talking Point Why An LCD Screen Isn't The End Of The World For Switch 2
How Sony is helping us LCDeal with it
The reveal of Switch 2 back in January answered some burning questions but mainly it confirmed rumoured details and leaked info regarding the size, shape, and magnetic Joy-Con of Nintendo's next console. Annoyingly, there are still a lot of unanswered questions and the platform holder is keeping shtum until 2nd...
News Sony Does What Nintendon't By Removing A Bunch Of 'eSlop' Titles
Your move, Nintendo
Sony has seemingly finally made a move against some of the so-called 'eSlop' plaguing digital storefronts in recent years. According to True Trophies (thanks Push Square), the company has removed a whole bunch of titles from the PSN store, mostly from developer RandomSpin Games. This comes after an extensive investigation from
News Legacy Of Kain: Soul Reaver 1 & 2 Remastered Is Getting Another Physical Switch Release
Pre-orders are now live
In case you missed it, Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 1 & 2 Remastered was released on the Switch at the end of last year. A new physical retail version has now surfaced and it's being distributed by Aspyr - the same team behind this modern rerelease. It's priced at $29.99 USD or you can grab a deluxe edition for $49.99 USD...
News An NES LucasArts Adventure Classic May Be Getting A Spiritual Successor
Kickstarter campaign now up and running
A new Kickstarter campaign is now up and running for a proposed new adventure game serving as a spiritual successor to the LucasArts classic Maniac Mansion. Developed by Spanish team Straynus, Cronela's Mansion is earmarked for NES, SNES, Game Boy, Game Boy Advance, and of course, the Nintendo Switch. At the...
News "Massive" Mario Kart LEGO Set Rumour Surfaces Online
It could be a big year for Nintendo's racer
Nintendo-related LEGO leaks have been quite accurate in the past - with perhaps the biggest one of the lot so far being The Legend of Zelda Deku Tree set. Now, new rumours have surfaced online about another "massive" Nintendo-themed set. According to multiple reports, the next major Nintendo set could be...
Round Up The First Impressions Of Capcom Fighting Collection 2 Are In
Bringing the fight to Switch this May
Capcom last week confirmed the Capcom Fighting Collection 2 would be arriving on the Switch and multiple other platforms in May 2025. Ahead of the launch of this new collection, the first batch of previews and impressions have gone live - starting with fighting game enthusiast Maximillian Dood, who went...
Random Someone's Created A Motorised Mario Kart LEGO Set
And it's stunning
Nintendo and Lego have already dipped their toes into the Mario Kart series with some official sets, but if we're being honest, we're not overly keen on the output so far. It's just lacking some of that signature Nintendo ingenuity, y'know? So, we were absolutely thrilled when we stumbled across this stunning Lego Mario Kart...
News Nope, Monster Hunter Wilds Producer Still Won't Spill The Beans On A Switch 2 Port
Keep hunting for answers
Thanks to Monster Hunter Wilds' recent beta tests and ever-closer release date (28th Feb), all eyes are on what's next for the series. Importantly, this is a next-gen entry and, despite the wishes of Capcom's investors, that means it's not scheduled to come to Switch. But what about Switch 2? That's what series producer...
Random A Kirby Board Game? This Fortune Street Mod Brings The Dream To Life
Planet Robo-what?
Looking back on 2011's Fortune Street (or 'Boom Street' for those in Europe) today feels like a fever dream. A Wii board game starring Mario & co. that isn't Mario Party? One that's published by Nintendo but developed by Square Enix? And also features a handful of familiar faces from the Dragon Quest series? Sounds like...
News You May Be Due A Refund As Nintendo Alters Tax Rate On Select Museum Gifts
A whole 30 yen!
Nintendo has announced that it is offering partial refunds on select items from the Nintendo Museum store, 'Bonus Stage'. As reported by Sora News 24, Nintendo Museum Cookies, Pull-out Pikmin Cookies, and Animal Crossing: New Horizons - Polvorones are all subject to the refund offer, with Nintendo stating that an incorrect...
Monday10th Feb 2025
Rumour Placeholder Retail Listing Suggests Switch 2 Price Might Be Cheaper Than Expected
500 CAD, but it's "PALCE HOLDER"
Over the weekend a post on Famiboards with images supposedly showing placeholder listings on Costco Canada's internal system has a Switch model listed for $499.99 CAD. The post from ProteusRidley (Note: content hidden for non-registered Famiboards users) includes two images supposedly showing
Rumour Kirby: Planet Robobot Will Indeed Come To Switch, It's Claimed
Another stopgap?
Before Kirby and the Forgotten Land swooped in with its excellent 3D take on the classic Kirby formula, Kirby: Planet Robobot for 3DS was widely regarded as the best entry in the series. Now, according to reliable leaker Nate the Hate, the 2016 platformer may be getting a similar treatment to Luigi's Mansion 2 HD with an upcoming...
News Level-5 CEO Reveals Fresh 'Fantasy Life i' Screenshots, Teases More Info Coming Soon
Stealing more time
After a handful of delays, we are slowly creeping up on the April 2025 release window for Level-5's much-anticipated Fantasy Life follow-up, Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time. With the countdown officially on (assuming it isn't pushed again, of course), Level-5 CEO Akihiro Hino has taken to Twitter to share a fresh
Video These Monitors Promise Big DS Potential, But Do They Work In Practice?
D(ream)S
Two clamshell OLED monitors that promised Switch connectivity for on-the-go multiplayer mayhem obviously brought the potential for big-screen DS play to mind, but would the Duoone OLED actually live up to these lofty goals? That's what our Alex has been investigating. The Duoone OLED cuts a pretty sweet-looking figure, we'll admit. Alex...
News Team White Chocolate Grabs The Win In Splatoon 3's Returning Sweet Treat Splatfest
Sweet!
We knew that some Splatfest themes would make a comeback once Nintendo announced that Splatoon 3's "regular updates" would come to an end, and next month we'll see just that! The 2023 chocolate-themed Splatfest will be the first theme returning to the Splatlands next month, with the battle of "What's your favourite chocolate?" getting...
News Don't Worry, Dragon Quest XII Is Still In Development
Take your time
If you, like us, have been eagerly waiting for new information on Dragon Quest XII: The Flames of Fate, then you're just going to have to be patient and wait a bit longer. However, given that next to nothing has been shared regarding the game since its initial teaser trailer in 2021, it's understandable if you're feeling somewhat...
News Save On Resident Evil, Monster Hunter, Mega Man With Capcom's eShop Sale (US)
Up to 75% off!
Capcom has a new Switch eShop sale on the go in North America, knocking up to 75% off some of its biggest games. Available from now until 17th February 2025, you can bag some bonafide classics from Capcom's back catalogue, including several mainline Resident Evil entries, Onimusha: Warlords, Monster Hunter: Rise, and the Devil May...
News Rocksteady Reportedly Working On A New Batman After Suicide Squad Disaster
Switch 2, anyone?
If you'd have told us five years ago that Batman: Arkham Knight would make its way to the Nintendo Switch, we would have laughed in your face and waddled off back to the Iceberg Lounge. Alas, alongside its predecessors, Arkham Knight arrived on Switch in December 2023, and though it wasn't particularly very good in terms of...
Opinion The Okami Sequel Simply Has To Come To Switch 2
Let's just touch base
It's been an exciting few months for Okami fans, huh? Nearly 19 years after the release of the PS2 original, Capcom finally confirmed that a sequel is now officially in development at The Game Awards 2024. Plus, it's being developed at new studio Clovers under the direction of creator Hideki Kamiya. Speaking of which, the...
News Nintendo Music Adds Golden Sun Soundtrack, Here's Every Song Included
Relive Camelot's GBA classic
Nintendo has today added the soundtrack of Camelot's Game Boy Advance title Golden Sun to the Nintendo Music app. This latest addition to the Switch Online music service includes a total of 54 tracks and has a runtime of 1 hour and 56 minutes. You'll be able to listen to songs like the main theme, battle theme, Mercury...
Sunday9th Feb 2025
News Nintendo President Reiterates Switch Online Will "Continue To Be Available" For Switch 2
"We will continue to provide comprehensive services"
In case you somehow missed it, Nintendo has confirmed the Switch Online service will carry over to the Switch 2. With this in mind, during Nintendo's latest financial results Q&A, company president Shuntaro Furukawa reiterated how the service will "continue to be available for Nintendo Switch...
Talking Point Which 'Tales' Game Will Come To Switch Next?
It's Karma
Big, bold characters. Comfortable story beats that deal with multiple worlds, gods, and the power of friendship. Confusingly titled battle systems. And colourful anime openings featuring J-pop songs. The Tales series has made a name for itself over the last 30 years for many different reasons, and it's why many — myself included —...
Poll Box Art Brawl - Duel: Wario World (GameCube)
Wa-haaaaaa!
Hello dearest pals, and welcome to another edition of Box Art Brawl! Before we dive into this week's battle, let's see how things panned out last time. The lovely Jim took the opportunity to crank out a few LotR quotes with a look at the GBA version of The Lord of the Rings: The Third Age. Unsurprisingly, the Western design absolutely...
News Civilization VII Devs Detail First Batch Of Updates And Fixes Ahead Of Launch
"The team has been poring over your feedback"
Following Civilization VII's advanced access launch, the team at Firaxis Games has acknowledged player feedback by identifying three key areas it will be focusing on in the immediate future - with a "development roadmap" to be shared as soon as possible. Players can expect the following to be addressed,...
News "Capcom And SNK" Inspired Fighter Blazing Strike Outlines Plans For 2025
Including updates and free DLC
The relatively new fighting game Blazing Strike made its debut on the Switch in October last year and publisher Aksys Games has now provided details on what's ahead for 2025. The plan is to release a "lobby/spectator patch" in "mid-February, this will be followed by a crossplay patch in the "coming months", the...
Saturday8th Feb 2025
News Nintendo Talks About Future Switch Support Ahead Of Switch 2 Launch
"We would like to continue releasing new titles"
Nintendo has already confirmed it will be supporting the Switch in 2025 with new software, but what is the plan for the system beyond this year? During the Q&A of Nintendo's latest financial results briefing, Nintendo President Shuntaro Furukawa acknowledged the balancing act shifting from one...
Talking Point Where Should 'Luigi's Mansion 4' Take Place?
"M-M-M-Maaaaario?"
One of the best reasons to play the Luigi’s Mansion series is the simple joy that comes with exploring new, spooky environments. Truly, the locations are the star of the show. The first entry in 2001 was arguably too short and a bit too easy and repetitive, but its titular mansion was a compelling backdrop. Cobwebs adorned the...
News Nintendo Is Developing New Mobile Game Apps, Unsurprisingly
"Even as we transition to Nintendo Switch 2"
The Switch 2 is obviously the big focus for Nintendo moving forward, but one other area of business it plans to continue is mobile applications. During the company's Q&A for its latest financial earnings, Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa was asked about the company's "current position" when it...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (8th February)
Fus-Ro-Dah!
Crikey, it only feels like yesterday when we all sat down to discuss our weekend plans, doesn't it? Don't worry folks, that April Direct will be here before you know it. Anyway, let's see what's been going on in the world of Nintendo this week. First up, the company revealed its latest financial data in which the Switch was confirmed to...
Friday7th Feb 2025
Guide 69 Games You Should Pick Up In Nintendo's 'Supercharge' eShop Sale (North America)
Every game we scored 9/10 or higher
Just a reminder that this sale is wrapping up on Sunday night, so if (like us) you're getting '47 games on your Wishlist are on sale!' emails from Nintendo, you've got until the end of the weekend to make a dent in them. Also, while we're here, we did double-check to make sure this really was the number of games...
Random Oh No, You Can Buy A Life-Sized Gardevoir Plush From Pokémon Center
Update: Now available in America
[Fri 31st Jan, 2025 16:45 GMT] We've seen lots of life-sized Pokémon plushies over the years — Larvesta, Lucario, Arcanine, multiple starter 'mons, and Spheal. So really, it was only a matter of time before Gardevoir joined the ranks, right? Brought to our attention by Joe Merrick (of Serebii) on Bluesky, The...
News Metroidvania 'Chronicles Of The Wolf' Takes A Few Cues From Castlevania II
Ah-woooooo!
Publisher Pqube and PixelHeart, alongside developer Migami Games, have revealed that their new Metroidvania Chronicles of the Wolf will be launching on Switch this Summer. This one looks like it will appeal specifically to Castlevania fans, and seems to be taking quite a few cues from Castlevania II: Simon's Quest. You've got day/night...
Random Hideki Kamiya Would Rather You Not Play Okami On The Wii
The Switch version is fine, though
Hideki Kamiya has stated on social media that he would rather players not experience Okami via the 2008 Wii port (thanks, Automaton). Originally released on PS2 back in 2006, Okami's move to the Wii was handled by the now-defunct American studio, Ready at Dawn. When creator Kamiya was approached by a fan and...
Let's do the time warp again
On Western shores last yast year, Falcom started a fresh arc in its long-running flagship franchise with The Legend of Heroes: Trails through Daybreak, breathing new life into the series while offering a great jump-in point for newcomers looking for a place to start. With the overall Trails series rapidly nearing the...
News Phoenotopia Devs Reveal Its Next Gorgeous-Looking Metroidvania
Star Iliad is "coming soon"
Cape Cosmic, the developer behind the fabulous Phoenotopia: Awakening, has announced its next project — Star Iliad, a Metroidvania set inside a star whale. And, par the course, the pixel art looks gorgeous. Platforms have yet to be announced yet. In a blog post on the developer's tumblr, Cape Cosmic reveals that its...
News Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake Sold Above Expectations, Says Square Enix
While mobile games seemingly tank
Square Enix has released its latest financial update looking at the nine-month period ending 31st December 2024 in FY2025. Overall, although net sales and operating income are down YoY for the wider business, the company has hailed Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake as a success, stating that operating income in its...
News Nintendo's Latest Patent Hints At Joy-Con Mouse Support For OG Switch
Plus, another mysterious controller is included
A new patent from Nintendo was recently made public which seems to confirm that, yes, the upcoming Switch 2 will indeed feature mouse support. Phew. However, upon digging into the patent a bit more, we discovered a couple of additional nuggets that might be of some interest. Namely, it appears that...
Guide Nintendo Switch 2: Screen Size, Resolution, Refresh Rate
Our guide to Switch 2's display - size, resolution, LCD or OLED
Nintendo's new console offers notable upgrades to Switch 1, most obviously with its increased size. To match its larger Joy-Con, Switch 2's screen is much bigger than its predecessor, with more display real estate for anybody playing in handheld or tabletop mode. In this guide, we...
Poll Is It Finally Time For Castlevania To Rise Again?
Rumours point to a brand new whip-cracking game
Konami's beloved Castlevania series is back in the headlines at the moment — season 2 of Castlevania: Nocturne dropped on Netflix a few weeks ago (and, spoilers, it's very good). But the rumour mill is running, and it's pointing towards a brand new Castlevania game. Yesterday, Chinese-based...
News SEGA Reports Drop In Revenues Amid Sonic Series Successes
Sonic X Shadow and Sonic 3 movie bring results
Sega Sammy has published its Q3 2024/25 financial results, which cover up to 31st December 2024, and it shows mixed results for the company (via GamesIndustry.biz). While the Entertainment sector has seen an 8.1% increase in net sales to ¥238.6 billion, its overall net sales are actually down to...
Random Someone's Tried To Fix Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom's Awful UI
Cross-media bar! Radial menu! Spirals!
One of the biggest criticisms we, and indeed the Zelda community at large, had with Echoes of Wisdom was its awful UI design for the echoes. It's a rare blip in what is otherwise an exceptionally well-crafted Zelda title in which you're presented with a single row of echo abilities that simply widens further...
News Sega's Next Football Manager Game Has Been Cancelled
"We’re very sorry to have let you down"
Sega and Sports Interactive have officially cancelled Football Manager 25 after extensive internal discussion and careful consideration. Sports Interactive says it's "very sorry" to have let down fans and will now shift its focus to the next annual release. The reasoning behind this decision, although it's...
Opinion Miiverse Was Fine, But Does Anybody Really Want It Back In 2025?
Stuck in Miiverse
It probably says something about the system that the question 'y cant metroid crawl?' is one of the most memorable nostalgia nuggets from the Wii U era. Don't get me wrong - while the initial messaging was poor, the GamePad's killer apps never really arrived, and the system itself was slow and bulky, I still loved my Wii U. But...
News E3's Entertainment Software Association Returns With A New Industry Event
Bringing together a "broad spectrum of sectors"
In some industry news, the Entertainment Software Association (which operated E3) has this week announced it will be returning with a new event known as the Interactive Innovation Conference. This will apparently be a "first-of-its-kind" event taking place in Las Vegas between April 27th - April 30th,...
News Take-Two's "Longstanding Relationship" With Nintendo Seemingly Set To Continue
Civilization VII is out this month on Switch
Multiple third-party video game giants have commented on the Switch 2 since its official announcement, and now Take-Two Interactive has voiced its support. During a call with investors, the company's CEO Strauss Zelnick referenced Take-Two's "longstanding relationship with Nintendo" and while there's...
News Sega eShop Puzzler 'Puyo Puyo Champions' Is Getting A Physical Switch Release
Pre-orders go live next week
In some surprise news in the land of Puyo Puyo, it's today been announced the Switch eShop release Puyo Puyo Champions will be getting a hard copy here in the west. Pre-orders for this new physical release will be distributed by Limited Run Games, with orders opening on Valentine's Day (14th February) and closing on...
Thursday6th Feb 2025
Round Up The Reviews Are In For Hello Kitty Island Adventure (Switch)
Featuring Kuromi, Cinnamoroll, and more!
Last week saw the arrival of Hello Kitty Island Adventure on the Nintendo Switch. Apart from featuring an all-star cast of Sanrio characters, the game takes a fair bit of inspiration from the Animal Crossing series while also freshening up the genre. As more reviews have been published, we've now got a round...
News Switch Is Getting A New Manga Reader This March
Releasing on the eShop in Japan
It might be late in the Switch's life, but it seems there are still new applications coming to the system's eShop. With this in mind, 'Shogakukan' will be launching a "manga reader" for the hybrid device on 13th March 2025. A post by Tatsuki Waki of the Monthly 'CoroCoro Comic' shared this news. As you can see, users...
News Metroid Prime Remastered Studio 'Iron Galaxy' Confirms Lay Offs
To "enable our long-term survival"
Iron Galaxy, a studio known for its work on titles such as Metroid Prime Remastered, The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, and Diablo III on Switch, has confirmed that it has laid off 66 development and support staff. Confirmed via a post on LinkedIn (thanks,
News Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition Digital File Size Seemingly Reduced
Save some space
Ahead of the release of Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition next month, Nintendo has supposedly updated the file size of the Switch release. Listings online previously suggested the game would take up around 15 GB of space and now the estimated file size on the Switch eShop says the game will require an installation of 13.4...
Review Turbo Overkill (Switch) - Ridiculous, Relentless Boomer Shooter Gets A Solid Port
The name's Turbo. Johnny Turbo.
Ask any "boomer shooter" aficionado what their favourite modern examples of the genre are, and Trigger Happy Interactive's sublime Turbo Overkill will most likely make the top three, alongside Dusk and Ultrakill, if they want to be our actual pals. Yep, this is a highly-regarded retro-style FPS and, once you've spent...
News New Nintendo Patent Seems To Confirm Mouse Functionality For Switch 2
Squeaker
A new patent filed by Nintendo seems to confirm that the Nintendo Switch 2's Joy-Con will include mouse functionality. The patent was filed on 1st April 2023 and made public today, 6th February 2025 (thanks to reader Davis for sending this to us!). Sure, we've been pretty confident about mouse functionality given the number of leaks over...
News Celeste Fans May Want To Check Out This Adorable New Platformer On Switch
Launching later this month
If you're a fan of precision platformers like Celeste or perhaps even Super Meat Boy, then a newcomer from developer Vampi Team and publisher/porting team Purple Tree might well be up your street. Desvelado is launching on the Switch eShop on 20th February 2025, and honestly, it just looks so adorable. It boasts a...
News Sega Files New 'Sonic Blitz' Trademark
But what could it be?
Sega has filed a new trademark for something called Sonic Blitz, as revealed via Chizai Watch (thanks, Sonic Stadium). Naturally, very little is known about the trademark, but it covers all the usual categories you might expect from a company like Sega: education and entertainment, machinery, ROM cartridges, programs for home...
Nintendo Download 6th February (North America)
Civilization VII! Momodora! Undying!
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: Sid Meier’s Civilization VII...
News Surprise! Donkey Kong Country Returns HD Now Has A Switch eShop Demo
Try before you buy
Well, here's something we weren't exactly expecting - Nintendo has today released a Switch eShop demo for Donkey Kong Country Returns HD. This is the third time this game has been released, with the original version starting life on the Wii in 2010 before being ported across to the 3DS in 2013. You can grab the demo, which gives...
News We're Getting Serious 'The Witness' Vibes From This Upcoming Open-World Puzzler
Arriving on Switch this month
We were never lucky enough to land a Switch port of the acclaimed 2016 puzzle adventure The Witness, though the hybrid has managed to scratch that itch with a few titles in the years since (Memorrha, Botany Manor, etc.). Taiji is another one that we'd bundle into this group, a 2D open-world puzzler that arrives on the...
Japanese Charts Donkey Kong Is Still The King Despite Diminishing Sales
Another win checked off
Famitsu has provided the latest boxed charts data for Japan and, perhaps unsurprisingly at this point, it's another win for Nintendo as Donkey Kong Country Returns HD claims the top spot once again with an additional 22,093 units shifted. There are a few new additions this week, with Black Myth: Wukong getting a physical...
News Bandai Namco Studios Has Reportedly Reduced Its Staff By Over 100 People
More grim figures emerge
Bandai Namco Studios has reportedly reduced its staff by more than 100 people within the last year, as reported by Automaton. The studio, known for Switch games such as New Pokémon Snap, Taiko no Tatsujin: Drum 'n' Fun!, and the upcoming Pac-Man title Shadow Labyrinth, had stated in a company
News Forget The Retail Delay, Nintendo's Tucking Alarmo In At Japanese Hotels
Wake up the Nintendo way
Nintendo's brand synergy goes deep. Real deep. If visiting Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios Japan wasn't enough Mario for you, you can now rent an Alarmo for the night at some of the park's hotels so you can even have Nintendo on the mind while you sleep. In a post on Nintendo's Japanese website, the company...
News 'Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes' Story DLC Lands New 2025 Release Dates
Wave one arrives this month
After a pretty meaty delay, developer Rabbit & Bear Studios has announced revised release dates for the three upcoming Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes DLC packs, the first of which arrives later this month. The JRPG was supposed to land its story expansions last year, but a last-minute delay put the whole thing on...
News Special Dragonite Short From 'Your Name' Anime Studio Heading To YouTube For Pokémon Day
Only a few weeks to go!
We are quickly edging ever closer to Pokémon Day on 27th February, and while we all wait for confirmation of the inevitable Presents showcase that it will likely contain, we do know that a new animated film will be dropping to mark the occasion. As revealed by Serebii, this year's anniversary will see the debut of...
Opinion All My Pokémon TCG Pocket Headaches Help It Nail Playground Trading Nostalgia
Jim used Reminisce!
I am a creature of habit, so when The Pokémon Company revealed Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket and its two-packs-a-day hook system, I knew that I was going to be a sucker for it. And here we are, a little over three months since its launch, and that's exactly what I am. My Pokémon monkey brain (Mankey brain?) has turned to...
News EA Considering Apex Legends 2.0, But Battlefield 6 Is The Priority For Now
"There will be an even bigger, more meaningful update to that"
EA's focus this week has been the reveal of the new 'Battlefield Labs' in the leadup to the next major entry, but it's not forgotten about its other FPS hit Apex Legends. Unfortunately for EA, Respawn Entertainment's free-to-play shooter has experienced a bit of a slump in recent times,...
Wednesday5th Feb 2025
News Don't Worry, Nintendo's Thinking About Affordability With Switch 2 Pricing
Though no official price will be revealed for now
Nintendo has today shared a Japanese transcript of the recent Q&A investors meeting with company president Shuntaro Furukawa and, as you might expect, a lot of the talk gravitated to Switch 2. One question in particular broached the topic of product pricing, specifically whether Nintendo is...
Mini Review Momodora: Moonlit Farewell (Switch) - This Exquisite Metroidvania Is The Series' Best
A fitting farewell
We love it when a studio demonstrates significant growth and improvement with each of its subsequent projects. With Bombservice specifically, the team has always boasted a strong understanding of what makes Metroidvanias ‘click’, and with Momodora: Moonlit Farewell, it’s delivered what may well be its finest game yet. The...
News Nintendo Confirms Timings For The Switch 2 Direct In April
Set your alarms
Nintendo has provided a smidge more information regarding its upcoming Nintendo Direct in April, focused entirely on the much-anticipated Switch 2 console. Scheduled to commence on 2nd April 2025, we now know that it will be broadcast at the following times: <time style="list">2nd April 2025 6am PDT</time> It's...
Opinion We Need More Couch Co-op RPGs
Our-PG
When the girl joined the party in Secret of Mana, a whole new world opened up to me. Bright-eyed, huddled close to our TV, a second SNES controller plugged into the little grey box, I didn’t just have to sit and wait my turn to play an RPG for once. I could play at the same time my mum could. Secret of Mana was the first time I felt like...
News Zelda Dev "Wasn't Too Pleased" About Working On 'A Link To The Past'
"I didn't really want to"
Takaya Imamura, the legendary ex-Nintendo dev perhaps best known for his work on the Star Fox franchise, received an early gig at the company working on The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past for the SNES. In an interview with Edge magazine (thanks, GamesRadar+), however, he apparently wasn't pa
News Latest 'Video Game Maps: SNES' Book Dives Into Zelda, Kirby, Mega Man And More
Add to cart(ography)
Map fans, listen up! Retro Game Books is back with another volume of Video Game Maps: SNES — the gorgeous-looking hardback that (fittingly) examines some of the console's most iconic cartography — and this one is set to put another 65+ retro gems under the microscope. Following on from last year's 'Vol. 1', the second...
News Capcom Fighting Collection 2 Launches May 2025 On Nintendo Switch
Pre-orders now live
Capcom's Spotlight showcase aired earlier on and during the broadcast it announced the new Capcom Fighting Collection 2 game would be arriving for Switch on 16th May 2025, with digital pre-orders now live. In this new collection, you can look forward to series like Capcom vs SNK, Power Stone, and even some more Street Fighter...
News F-Zero 99 Has Been Updated To Version 1.5.6, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Download it today
Nintendo has released its first update for the battle royale Switch Online racer F-Zero 99. This bumps the game up to Version 1.5.6 and comes with a whole host of fixes and improvements. Here's the full rundown, courtesy of Nintendo's support page: Latest update: Ver. 1.5.6 (Released February 4, 2025): Fixed shortcuts that...
News With Switch 2 On The Way, Investors React Calmly To Nintendo's Financial Update
Shares reach another all-time high
Nintendo recently released its latest financial update for the third quarter of FY2025 and, as most of us had probably expected, numbers are down across the board as the Switch lumbers towards its ninth year on the market. Had Nintendo released such figures several years ago – in which operating profit was down...
News EA: Switch 2 Could Help Games Like FC And Madden "Find Real Energy"
"It gives us the ability to access and acquire new players"
Since the Switch 2 reveal, multiple game companies have voiced support for the new system and now it's EA's turn. During the third-party giant's latest earnings call, EA's CEO Andrew Wilson mentioned how the Switch successor would be another way for EA to find and access new players, with...
News Sumo Group Confirms "Impact" On Workforce As It Pivots To Develop Exclusively For Partners
Part of ensuring "long-term stability and success"
Sumo Group, the UK-based games studio behind Snake Pass dev Sumo Digital and publisher Secret Mode, has announced that its development team will transition to work "exclusively on development services for partners" and has warned of "an impact on our studios and people" as a result (thanks to Push...
Tuesday4th Feb 2025
Guide Best Nintendo Switch Metroidvania Games
Or Search-Action, if you prefer? Castloid?
Updated with Momodora: Moonlit Farewell, Laika: Aged Through Blood and Blade Chimera. Enjoy! The word 'Metroidvania' might rub some the wrong way, but it's a useful catch-all to describe a very specific type of search-action game experience. Combining elements from both the Metroid series and Koji...
News Nintendo Shuts Down Live-Action Zelda Fan Film, 'Lost In Hyrule'
"We want to thank everyone who believed in and supported this project"
Production on Nintendo and Sony's live-action Legend of Zelda film is presumably ticking away behind closed doors, but in the meantime, a group of fans are undertaking the challenge of bringing Hyrule to life themselves. Above, you'll find the first teaser trailer for 'Lost in...
News Nintendo Reconfirms Release Windows For Major Upcoming Switch Games
... and the Switch 2!
Nintendo has released its latest financial data covering the third quarter ending 31st December in FY2025 and, as per tradition, the company has reconfirmed release windows for its major upcoming Switch software. It's slim pickings, all told, but the games on offer here are sure to be absolute bangers. We've also got the first...
News Nintendo Switch Hardware Sales Pass 150 Million, With PS2's Record Still A Way Off
Something's waiting in the wings
Sales of Nintendo Switch have now passed the 150 million mark, according to Nintendo's latest financial results. The firm released its quarterly results today revealing that it has now sold 150.86 million Switches worldwide since the system launched in March 2017. 4.82 million Switch consoles were sold in the three...
News Capcom's Best-Selling Mega Man Game Reaches Another Sales Milestone
Mega news for the eleventh major entry
Back in 2022, Capcom announced the blue bomber's latest outing Mega Man 11 had become the best-selling entry in the series' history. Capcom has now delivered an update on this a few years later - with the news sales have jumped from 1.60 million units to surpass the two million sales milestone. Once again,...
News Civilization VII Devs "Love" What Nintendo Is Doing With Switch 2 Joy-Con
But remain tight-lipped otherwise
With last month's Nintendo Switch 2 reveal, Nintendo teased something we'd all been waiting for (well, following weeks of leaks) — a potential 'mouse' mode. A little sneak peek at the optical laser, the Joy-Con swiftly rolling along a surface like a mouse. There are a few obvious candidates for games that'd work...
News Nintendo Taking "All Possible Measures" To Combat Switch 2 Scalpers
Ninjas on standby
Nintendo's president, Shuntaro Furukawa, has stated that the company will "take all possible measures" to help combat scalpers and resellers from impacting the upcoming Switch 2 launch. Speaking with press as Nintendo released its latest financial data, Furukawa was asked how the company would adequately prepare for the Switch 2...
Review Under Defeat (Switch) - A Boldly Hardcore, Cult-Classic Shoot 'Em Up
About 15 pounds per square inch at sea level
Developer G.Rev may not be all that familiar to those who weren’t fully immersed in the shoot-'em-up scene of the early noughties. A boutique independent, it was assembled by former Taito employees who previously contributed to the likes of RayStorm and G-Darius. G.Rev’s most famous work, and the one...
News PlayStation Vet Shuhei Yoshida Recalls Nintendo's Scariest Announcement
A monster move
Ex-PlayStation executive Shuhei Yoshida recently took part in an interview with MinnMax in which he described the "scariest moment" for Sony during his lengthy career (thanks, Push Square). According to Yoshida, the moment in which Nintendo announced that Monster Hunter 4 would launch exclusively for the 3DS stood a
Opinion With Forecasts Slashed (Again), Absolutely Everyone's Antsy For Switch 2 ASAP
Sobering sales, analyst angst, obvious answer
Nintendo has lowered sales forecasts for Switch hardware sales for the second time in a row with the publication of its Q3 results for FY2024/5. With a 30.6% year-on-year drop in console sales across the Switch range, the platform holder now forecasts 11 million unit sales for the year ending March 31st...
News Here Are The Top Ten Best-Selling Nintendo Switch Games As Of December 2024
The top dogs
Nintendo has released its latest financial data for the third quarter of FY2025 ending on 31st December 2024. As part of that, the company has provided an update to its top ten best-selling Switch games list. There's no change in the order this time, with each title merely receiving a slight bump in sales figures. That said, we fully...
News Switch's Falling Sales Aren't Entirely Down To Switch 2 Hype, Says Furukawa
It was always bound to happen
Earlier today, Nintendo released its latest quarterly financial update for FY2025 and the findings were... much as you might expect. Sure, Switch crossed the big 150 million units milestone, but Nintendo also lowered its sales forecast for the second quarter in a row as interest continues to drop. Now, you might assume...
Random Shuhei Yoshida Reminisces About Playing Sony's First 'SNES PlayStation' Game
Shmup and over
Gosh, Shuhei Yoshida has really brought us the Nintendo goods today, huh? On the latest episode of the Minnmax podcast, the former PlayStation executive began to reminisce about the early days of his time at Sony, recalling the time that he got to play the company's first title for the fabled 'SNES PlayStation' — the CD-ROM...
News PlayStation Is Bringing MLB The Show 25 To Nintendo Switch This March
Update: Switch gameplay revealed
Continuing the trend, Sony's PlayStation team San Diego Studio has today announced MLB The Show 25 will be arriving for Nintendo Switch on 18th March 2025. This year's version celebrates the series' monumental 20th anniversary - "a milestone that honors two decades of baseball history, innovation, and unforgettable...
News Nintendo Music Adds Classic Super Mario SNES Soundtrack, Here's Every Song Included
Wahoo!
Nintendo has released its first 'Nintendo Music' soundtrack of February. This time it's from the Super Nintendo title Super Mario World, which originally made its debut in the early '90s. All up, there are 49 tracks with a total runtime of one hour and five minutes. You can start off with the title screen music and then move on to tracks...
News Hideki Kamiya Seemingly Confirms More Departures From PlatinumGames
Including Bayonetta 3's director
Following reports that PlatinumGames — the studio behind the Bayonetta series, Astral Chain, and who helped Square Enix on NieR:Automata — had lost several key directors and creators back in December 2024, former vice president Hideki Kamiya appears to have confirmed that at least five directors have left the...
News Super Mario Party Jamboree Is The Fastest-Selling Entry In Franchise History
Worthy of a jamboree
Nintendo has revealed that Super Mario Party Jamboree has shipped a total of 6.17 million units since its launch on 17th October 2024. This not only makes it the best-selling game of the financial quarter for Nintendo, but it's also now the fastest-selling Mario Party entry in franchise history (thanks, Pierre485). Outpacing...
Random Ex-PlayStation Boss Wanted More "Surprises" From Switch 2 Reveal
And acknowledges how leaks can impact announcements
The Switch 2 has been a major talking point for the entire games industry in 2025, and it's even got current and former executives of certain other video game companies sharing their thoughts. Now, the former PlayStation boss Shuhei Yoshida has discussed Nintendo's official announcement during an...
News Takaya Imamura On Nintendo's Future: Talented And Charismatic Devs Are "Crucial"
Relying exclusively on big IP would be a "big mistake"
Former Nintendo artist Takaya Imamura has kicked off the new year with a new blog post titled "Why I Left Nintendo" more than four years after departing from the company's Japanese headquarters. While he goes into all sorts of history about his career, he's also shared his thoughts about...
News BIT.TRIP Runner Dev Is Bringing Back An Atari Classic With A Twist
Le brick, c'est chic
Atari has announced that the 1976 brick-breaking arcade classic Breakout is making a comeback. Breakout Beyond is being developed by Runner3 team Choice Provisions and sees the classic's vertical orientation getting flipped on its side. As you can see in the reveal trailer above, the Pong-like paddles now slide up and down the...
News Switch Online's Missions & Rewards Adds Super Mario Kart Icons You Can "Get By Playing"
Available until next month
Nintendo's been celebrating Mario Kart quite a bit recently and now it's launched a new set of themed icons for Switch Online subscribers. These are based on Super Mario Kart and are mission rewards you can "get by playing" this game on the Switch Online service Super Nintendo app. These icons are 10 Platinum Points each...
Monday3rd Feb 2025
News "Nintendo Is Probably The Easiest To Scam" - Devs Discuss The Current State Of The eShop
The rise of "eSlop"
We all know that in the year of our lord 2025, the Switch eShop has its fair share of problems. It's slow, it's clunky and it's flooded with games that we'd really rather not have to wade through, but what's it like from the other side? How does the storefront hold up if you're the one trying to sell games on it? That was a...
News PlatinumGames Wipes Several Games From Its Website's Portfolio
Including Star Fox Zero and 'Project G.G.'
Developer and publisher PlatinumGames has wiped a bunch of games from the 'all works' section of its official website, including an in-development project (thanks, Eurogamer). No explanation has been provided regarding the change, but games such as Star Fox Zero, Transformers: Devastation, Ma
News Mysterious Patent Hints At "Predictive Input" For Nintendo Switch 2
Rollback netcode, but at a hardware level?
What if your controller could sense your next move? That's hardly science fiction—after all, rollback netcode is used in many leading fighting games to do just that—but a patent has been spotted by Tom's Guide and Game Rant which hints that Nintendo
Feature 12 Things Switch 2's Mysterious Not-C-Button Might Do, Maybe
Probably. Possibly.
We're all here, playing the waiting game as Nintendo assembles its April Direct and reveals more juicy details about Switch 2. Well, we hope; it feels like we've been in the realms of rumour and speculation for a good half-decade and after the first trailer we've got our fingers crossed for a real mother of a blow-out come 2nd...
Round Up Reviews For Civilization VII Are Mostly Positive So Far
New entry launches this month
A new entry in the Civilization franchise is due to drop later this month on 11th February 2025, but as of yet, we're unable to provide our full thoughts on Sid Meier's Civilization VII on Switch. Thankfully, a bunch of reviews have gone live at the time of writing, and although they seem to be strictly limited to the...
Random Speedrunner Takes Donkey Kong Run To New Heights By Beating The Kill Screen
But wait, there's more!
44 years after its release, you'd think that the speedrunning community would have pushed the Donkey Kong arcade game to its limit. But, as it turns out, there are a handful of extra levels hidden behind the game's long-assumed unbeatable kill screen. All you've got to do is beat it. That's the challenge that was recently...
News Composer Winifred Phillips Wins Grammy For The 2024 Remake Of Wizardry
"I am just blown over"
The 67th Annual Grammy Awards ceremony has come and gone, with the likes of Beyoncé, Sabrina Carpenter, Kendrick Lamar, and even The Beatles bagging some of the coveted gongs. What we're particularly interested in, however, is the 'Best Score Soundtrack for Video Games and Other Interactive Media' category. This year, it was...
UK Charts Donkey Kong Slips From The Top 5 As Sniper Elite Makes Its Debut
When will Donkey Kong Country return?
It's time for another look at the UK charts and, with 2025 well underway, new releases are coming thick and fast to shake things up. It's Sniper Elite: Resistance that has taken the top spot in its debut week this time, pushing last week's champ, Black Ops 6, down into third and Donkey Kong Country Returns HD...
Sunday2nd Feb 2025
News Ex-PlayStation Boss On Switch 2's Name: Nintendo Created So Much "Brand Value"
"Why would you mess with that?"
Nintendo is arguably taking the safe route with the name of its Switch "successor" - confirming at the start of this year it would be officially known as the 'Switch 2'. If you are still wondering why it's called this, or why Nintendo didn't go with a more exciting name, ex-PlayStation boss Shawn Layden has now...
News Ender Magnolia: Bloom In The Mist Receives A New Update
Here's what you can expect...
The dark fantasy Metroidvania Ender Magnolia: Bloom in the Mist arrived on the Switch eShop towards the end of last month and it's now received an update. This bumps the title up to Version 1.0.3 and includes some adjustments as well as a bunch of bug fixes. Here's the full rundown of what you can expect: Ender...
Review The Stone Of Madness (Switch) - An Ambitious But Unpolished Stealth-Tactics Gem
Out of the frying pan into the friar
If you ever thought monasteries were just devoted to worship, feasting abbots, and choral chants of Ave Maria, The Stone of Madness is set on proving you dead wrong. This is The Game Kitchen’s first foray into the stealth-tactics genre (a distinctly Spanish obsession we discussed with the devs last year) after...
News Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition Has Been Rated For Switch
Returning this March
Ahead of the release of Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition on the Switch this March, the game has now been rated by the ESRB. Monolith's futuristic role-playing title has been given a 'T' for 'Teen' rating and contains animated blood, language, suggestive themes, use of alcohol, and violence. In-game purchases are also...
Feature Nintendo Life eShop Selects (January 2025)
Our picks for the best eShop games for the first month of 2025
Thank goodness January is over, right? January 2025 felt like the longest month ever — thankfully, we're here to brighten your day with our first eShop Selects for the year. We're starting things fresh for 2025 and going back to basics — focusing on the games we've reviewed. The...
Poll Box Art Brawl - Duel: The Lord Of The Rings: The Third Age (GBA)
Slim Pippins
My dear Bagginses and Boffins, Tooks and Brandybucks, Grubbs, Chubbs, Hornblowers, Bolgers, Bracegirdles and Proudfoots (Proudfeet!), welcome to another edition of Box Art Brawl! Before we get all Middle Earthy, let's quickly recap what went down last time, eh? Two covers from the NSO newbie Super Ninja Boy went head-to-head in last...
News Netflix Reveals 'Devil May Cry' Opening Credits Ahead Of April Launch
Featuring music by Limp Bizkit
As you might have already seen, Netflix has a new Devil May Cry animated series premiering on 3rd April 2025. This week fans of Dante have been given their first look at the series' opening credits featuring the song Rollin' by the artist Limp Bizkit. The animation in this shot is done by the South Korean team Studio...
Saturday1st Feb 2025
Guide Best Nintendo Switch Micro SD Cards - Cheapest Memory Cards In 2025
The best SD card deals and discounts for your Switch
If you have a Nintendo Switch, Switch Lite, or Switch OLED and tend to download games from the Nintendo eShop, you'll soon find yourself running out of storage space. A lack of storage is one of the Switch's few weaknesses, and the fact that there are so many amazing digital-only games on...
Review Laika: Aged Through Blood (Switch) - A Supremely Unique Motorcycling Metroidvania
What a lovely day!
In a market inundated with Metroidvanias, Laika: Aged Through Blood does something remarkable: it actually tries something new. That’s not to say that recent examples haven’t had a good crack at standing out amongst the crowd — Animal Well is certainly testament to that — but many largely stick to the same rulebook. Laika...
News Pokémon TCG Pocket To Update Trading Feature In Response To Player Feedback
"We have received a large number of comments"
As you might have seen earlier this week, the new trading feature went live in Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket on mobile devices and a lot of trainers aren't particularly happy. The developers have now released an official notice, responding to the players - mentioning how it appreciates feedback and...
Guide Upcoming Nintendo Switch Games And Accessories For February And March 2025
They keep on coming
We're well and truly into 2025 now, and we've finally got official word that Switch 2 exists and is coming this year. So that means Switch 1 is dead, right? Wrong! Looking at the schedule, the original Switch has plenty of life in it yet. We've rounded up our regular selection of games and accessories heading to shop shelves...
News Kirby: Planet Robobot Figure Returns As A Good Smile Re-Release
Based on the pink puff's 3DS adventure
The pink puff Kirby has welcomed in the new year this week - with the 'Good Smile Company' announcing it's reviving select Nendoroid Kirby figures. The highlight of the lot is the Robot Armor & Kirby Figure, which is based on Kirby's look from the 3DS title Kirby: Planet Robobot. It'll set you back $56.99...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (1st February)
Zero dawn
Well folks, another week is almost over (and one week closer to Nintendo's April Direct!), which means it's time to relax with some sweet gaming. First, let's recap some of this week's most interesting stories. First up, Nintendo reiterated Donkey Kong's new look with some fresh merch, while we explored what we might like to see in the...
News Fantasian Neo Dimension Receives New Switch Update, Here's What's Included
Download it now
Following its launch last December, the Final Fantasy creator's JRPG love letter FANTASIAN Neo Dimension has now received an update for the Switch and multiple other platforms. Although there's no new content, this latest patch does make some notable changes to provide a "smoother and more enjoyable gameplay experience". Here's the...
Feature "His Vision Was Clear" - Afterlove EP Producer Talks Grieving Through Game Development
"Emotion takes up a big part of your life on a daily basis"
Afterlove EP, a 'mix-tape visual novel' from the studio behind Coffee Talk, was announced back in 2021, but just one year after its reveal, the team went through something no developer should have to deal with: the sudden and unexpected death of studio founder Mohammad Fahmi. Fahmi had...
News Super Monkey Ball Banana Rumble Update Adds Among Us DLC
Watch your back
Super Monkey Ball Banana Rumble has this week rolled out its new DLC update adding the Among Us crewmate. Yes, the game where you hold emergency meetings to work out who is sus has now arrived in Sega's long-running Monkey Ball series. You can see the crewmate rolling about in the video above. This DLC will set you back $4.99 /...
