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A complete recap of rumours and Switch 2 leaks timeline
News - March, 2025
Monday31st Mar 2025
Guide Nintendo Switch 2: Rumours, Leaks, Announcement History
A complete recap of rumours and Switch 2 leaks timeline
The Switch 2 is the newest console from Nintendo and a direct successor to the original Nintendo Switch that launched all the way back in March 2017. Switch 2 was officially revealed on 16th January 2025 and launched on 5th June, yet rumours circulated for almost as long as its predecessor had...
News Nintendo Shares New Image Of Switch 2 Ahead Of The Big Day
Two days remain
We are rapidly approaching the big Switch 2 Direct on 2nd April, and Nintendo is ensuring the hype train is fully stocked and ready to leave the station as it has just shared a new image of the console via the Nintendo Today app. Now, the vast majority of us will likely see this image tomorrow when the regional clocks tick over to...
Guide Xenoblade Chronicles X: Best Combat Builds For All Characters
Picking a fight, is it?
Combat and combat builds can be a lot to get your head around when you're starting out in Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition. So much so that we reckon your best bet is to relax and learn as you go. Enjoy it, first and foremost. However, when you're ready to get deeper, and once you've become au fait with combat in...
News Final Fantasy 9 Remake Hopes Rise As Square Enix Teases Anniversary Projects
Is it finally time?
Speculation surrounding a potential remake of Final Fantasy IX has seemingly been growing for years at this point, rising exponentially when an NVIDIA leak made mention of the unannounced project in 2021. Now, we may well be on the brink of a reveal as Square Enix teases "a variety of projects" in accordance with the original...
News Nier Automata's Dev Was "Ordered" To Ignore What The West Thinks Of His Game
"you can’t make games for overseas"
Nier Automata is widely regarded as one of the finest action games in recent years thanks to its remarkably compelling gameplay and deceptively deep storytelling. In a new interview with AV Watch (thanks, Automaton), PlayStation vet Shuhei Yoshida went so far as to credit Automata as the "game that
News The Legend Of Heroes: Trails Beyond The Horizon Announced For Switch, And It Looks Awesome
Launching Fall 2025
NIS America has announced The Legend of Heroes: Trails Beyond the Horizon for Nintendo Switch, currently scheduled to launch in Fall 2025. Originally launched in Japan in September 2024 for the PS4 and PS5, Trails Beyond the Horizon is the next chapter in the Calvard Arc. A limited physical edition has also been confirmed that...
News N64 Recompiled Is Planning Its Best Year Yet In 2025
Unofficial PC ports to get mods & performance boosts
By this point, you're probably well aware of N64 Recompiled which, in basic terms, allows N64 games to be played on PC by natively running the game's code on your target platform. Most recently, we've seen Majora's Mask get a "PC port" thanks to the project. And it sounds like things are...
News Hang On, Are People More Excited For Tomodachi Life Than Switch 2?
The Japanese reveal tweet suggests so...
Last week's surprise Nintendo Direct might not have been the showcase of wall-to-wall bangers that we had hoped for, but it still held its fair share of surprises — perhaps the biggest of which was Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream. Sure, it had been rumoured for years, but we never really thought the...
UK Charts Old Favourites Keep Nintendo In The Race As Xenoblade Plummets From Top 10
Thank you, Mechs
Well, that was somewhat short-lived. After briefly witnessing a new Nintendo release on the podium, the Big N's latest has seen quite the fall in its second week. Yes, last week's silver medal wasn't enough to keep Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition in the race this time, with the latest RPG dropping all the way down to...
Feature "It's Nothing Like A Port" - Story Of Seasons Head Talks Remaking A Lesser-Known Favourite
Totally Bazaar
Marvelous announced the next title in the beloved Story of Seasons series during last week's Nintendo Direct, and we're sticking with the remakes! But this time, we're diverging from the undisputed classics and going a bit off-piste. Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar launches on Switch on 27th August 2025, an
Video We're Opening One Last Switch OLED Before Everything Changes
One last time
As some of you might be aware, there's a new console on the horizon. In two short days, Nintendo is set to pull back the curtain a little more on Switch 2, officially graduating the hybrid consoles that currently sit in our hands to the title of 'Switch 1' (a name we're sure will sit well with us eventually). While we're all eagerly...
Sunday30th Mar 2025
Rumour Zelda Live-Action Movie Will Reportedly Be Part Of A "Trilogy"
Production location also supposedly revealed
The Zelda live-action movie this week locked in a 26th March 2027 release date and some new information (including a rumour about a trilogy) has supposedly emerged. According to Production List - a film and television production tracking service, The Legend of Zelda movie will apparently be shot in New...
News Octopath Traveler I + II Physical Switch Bundle Announced
Out next week
Square Enix has announced it will be releasing a two-in-one physical Switch collection for Octopath Traveler and Octopath Traveler II. According to Square Enix Asia's Facebook page, this bundle will be made available on 2nd April 2025. It's currently listed on select
Poll What Review Score Would You Give Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition?
X/10
Recently, we crossed one of the last remaining Wii U winners off our Switch port list thanks to the arrival of Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition. We'd waited a long time to extol the virtues of this excellent entry to people who never picked up a Wii U, and the wait, thankfully, was worth it. PJ awarded the Switch edition an...
News Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Splintered Fate 'Balance Of Power' Update Now Live
Here are the full patch notes
Super Evil Megacorp has this week released its 'Balance of Power' update for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Splintered Fate. This is a massive update adding boss updates, control improvements, bug fixes and much more. The team also has much more planned for 2025. Here's the full rundown via the official Steam page:...
Poll Box Art Brawl: Tomodachi Life
It's about time
Well, that's been quite the week, huh? Let's chill out with another edition of Box Art Brawl. Last time, we saw two covers for NSO newbie Nobunaga's Ambition go head-to-head, and it's got to be said, it wasn't even close. The epic Japanese art comfortably walked away with the win, taking 74% of the vote and leaving North America...
Saturday29th Mar 2025
News Switch 2 Pre-Orders Expected To Sell Out "Day One" Due To Limited Unit Allocation
According to a "large US retailer"
Following a report from Insider Gaming's Tom Henderson earlier this week suggesting the Switch 2 would launch in June with a "3-phase" software plan, there's now an update. According to "internal emails and documents" provided to the same outlet from a "large US retailer", Switch 2 stock is expected to sell out on...
Talking Point What We Expect From The Switch 2 Direct
The clock is ticking...
A few weeks back, we gathered our thoughts and put down in words what we on Team NL are expecting from the upcoming Switch 2 Direct. We're mere days away from the presentation now, so we're republishing this article, updated with our lovely video team's hopes and dreams above. Enjoy! In exactly four weeks, we're all going...
Rumour New Switch 2 Rumour Makes Wild Claim About Mysterious 'C' Button
A link to the past (gen)?
Earlier this week, Nintendo quietly confirmed the Switch 2's mysterious new 'C' button, located on the right Joy-Con controller. We're still waiting for an official update to find out what exactly this button does, but a new (and rather wild) rumour doing the rounds suggests it will allow you to link your Switch 2 to the...
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Rendering Ranger R2's original release is a layered story of mystique and intrigue. Developed by Manfred Trenz of Turrican fame, it was only ever released in Japan after its American and European incarnation, Targa, was cancelled. With only 10,000 copies produced, it’s one of the rarest Super Famicom games and by far the most...
News Listen Up, Mii Are Officially Back And They Now Have Ears
It's a good day to be a Mii fan
The Switch Direct this week gave Nintendo's popular Mii avatar a new lease on life with not only a cameo in the 'virtual game card' trailer but also the announcement of Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream - the first new entry in the Tomodachi Life series in over ten years. Although the trailer for this upcoming Switch...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (29th March)
A storm is coming...
We're here, everyone. The last weekend before Nintendo's big Switch 2 Direct. Give yourselves a pat on the back - we made it. As for this week..? Well, it was super quiet, nothing happened, man. Heh, only kidding, we had another Nintendo Direct. It was quite the surprise, but it was certainly packed with interesting...
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Friday28th Mar 2025
Guide 20 Upcoming Nintendo Switch Games To Look Forward To In 2025
The best new Nintendo Switch games coming soon
Looking for the best new Nintendo Switch games releasing soon? Even in its twilight years, Nintendo's hybrid console is delivering, and with the Switch 2 (and good backwards compatibility), that doesn't mean the Switch is being left behind in 2025, though. Donkey Kong Country Returns HD kicked off the...
News Nintendo Expands Switch Online's SNES Library With Four More Titles
Update: Now available to Switch Online members
Nintendo's rollout of retro games for the Switch Online service will continue next week with the addition of four Super Nintendo titles. These games (made up of strategy, turn-based and RPG action) will be arriving on 28th March 2025 and include Nobunaga's Ambition, Nobunaga's Ambition: Lord of...
Rumour Switch 2's Pre-Order Date Might Have Been Accidentally Leaked
Update: Pre-orders expected to follow Direct
Ahead of the Switch 2 Direct next week, it seems more retailers are preparing for the arrival of the new Nintendo system. As highlighted by IGN, Best Buy Canada recently published a "comprehensive guide on how to pre-order the Switch 2", but this blog post was then taken offline. The most interesting...
Round Up Everything From Japan's Nintendo Direct Broadcast (March 2025)
More games are on the way!
Nintendo's latest Switch Direct was packed with all sorts of exciting announcements, but we're not done just yet. The company's Japanese broadcast was slightly different - featuring multiple other titles, so we've rounded them all up into a single post. Here's everything from Japan's Switch Direct, you might have missed:...
News Legend Of Zelda Movie Release Date Revealed, Coming March 2027
App-y days
Nintendo has announced the release date of its in-production live-action Legend of Zelda movie: the film will be released on 26th March 2027. The firm made the announcement via its new app Nintendo Today!, released yesterday following its reveal in the March 2025 Nintendo Direct. Clicking the news item in the app opens a 25-second...
Guide Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition Walkthrough
Flippin' Skell
Hello, and welcome to Nintendo Life's Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition: Walkthrough Guides hub! While this game is 10 years old, it should go without saying, but please be aware that the following guides contain huge spoilers for every aspect of the game! In this walkthrough, we've got Beginner's Tips and Tricks and a full
Japanese Charts Xenoblade Chronicles X Arrives In Style And Sends Monster Hunter Packing
Elma's world
We got a little distracted with the Nintendo Direct yesterday and ran out of time to take a look at the latest Japanese charts — sorry! Fortunately, Famitsu's latest numbers paint a chart picture that's worth the wait. There has been quite the shake-up this week, with a bunch of newbies arriving in the top 10. Expectedly, Xenoblade...
PSA You Can Now Download Nintendo's New Mobile App
"Nintendo fun, delivered daily"
To go out with a bang, Shigeru Miyamoto announced the new mobile app Nintendo Today! during the latest Switch Direct. In case you missed it, this free app has now officially gone live on Android and iOS devices and is available to "anyone with a Nintendo account". It's Nintendo's way of keeping fans up to date on the...
Talking Point Which Switch Game Needs A 'Nintendo Switch 2 Edition' The Most?
Time for an upgrade?
Ever since Sony's PS5 adopted it as one of its main release points, we have been quietly hoping for Switch 2 to offer up enhanced versions of 'Switch 1' games. For a long time, this was nothing more than a dream (albeit a pretty realistic one, given Nintendo's remaster rate these days), but in the last few weeks, it has started...
News Digital Foundry Analyses The Tech In Xenoblade Chronicles X For Switch
"End of an era"
Following the recent release of Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition on the Switch, tech experts Digital Foundry have now provided an analysis of how the new version improves upon the original. In a video that narrator John Linneman calls the "end of an era" for Wii U > Switch conversions, he describes Xenoblade Chronicles...
News 'My Nintendo' App Icon Spotted, But Will It Come To The West?
Nintendo bringing all the apps
Nintendo dropped a load of new surprises as part of its latest Direct presentation, including a brand-new mobile app called 'Nintendo Today!'. In it, the app describes how to set up one of its two widgets on your phone homescreen, and it's here that we can see something quite interesting. In the accompanying...
News Nintendo Showcases Every Switch Direct Game In New Infographic
Which ones will you be buying?
Just in case you need a little reminder of which games were showcased during the recent Direct showcase, Nintendo has once again created a handy infographic. Displaying most major announcements from the 30-minute presentation, we've got the likes of Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, Everybody's Golf Hot Shots, Tomodachi Life:...
News Has Metroid Prime 4 Taken Inspiration From Dread For Its New Suit?
There are unmistakable similarities
At the end of the latest trailer for Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, we were bestowed with a brief but tantalising glimpse at a brand-new suit for long-time protagonist Samus Aran. At first glance, the suit looks completely new; something we've not yet seen from the Metroid Series. Or is it..? Well, officially yes, it...
News Huh, The Pokémon Company's Statement On TCG Shortages Sure Looks Familiar
Fool me once, shame on Mew
After a series of pretty disastrous launches for Trading Card Game expansions, The Pokémon Company has today issued a statement outlining its approach to releasing sets moving forward. The problem is, we've heard it all before. Like, almost word for word (thanks, Kotaku). The upcoming Destined Rivals expansion has been...
Guide Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition Combat Guide - The Basics Explained
Everything you always wanted to know about XCX combat but were afraid to ask
Combat is core to the Xenoblade Chronicles franchise, and the series has its own unique, incredibly moreish battle system to dig into as you blast your way across Planet Mira. If this is your first Xenoblade adventure, or even if it's just been a little while, the battle...
News Ubisoft Opens New Subsidiary Backed By Tencent For Assassin's Creed And Other IP
"A new chapter in its history"
Nintendo has shared all sorts of new and exciting reveals for the Switch this week, but it's not the only company that's been busy. Third-party developer and publisher Ubisoft has announced it will be "accelerating its transformation" with a new dedicated subsidiary for Assassin's Creed, Far Cry, and the Tom Clancy's...
News Atelier Yumia's Strong Start Makes It The Fastest-Selling Game In Series History
Ate(lier) and didn't leave a crumb
Just one week after launch, Koei Tecmo has confirmed that the catchily-titled Atelier Yumia: The Alchemist of Memories & the Envisioned Land has become the fastest-selling title in series history. Confirmed in a celebratory post on Twitter, the publisher revealed that Yumia has sold an impressive 300,000 units...
Nintendo Download 27th March (North America)
Bubble Ghost! Shadow of the Orient! I Have No Mouth, And I Must Scream!
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:...
Thursday27th Mar 2025
News Metroid Prime 4: Beyond's Official Switch Box Art Is Absolutely Stunning
Ahhhh we want it
Nintendo has unveiled the official box art for Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, and folks, it's a beauty. Showcasing Samus wielding her new psychic abilities and flanked by what we assume are friendly indigenous creatures, it's got a distinctly purple tone to it, and we absolutely love it. Samus is also rocking a gem in her helmet which we...
News Nintendo Direct Confirmed For Today, 27th March 2025
30 minutes of news for OG Switch games
A Nintendo Direct presentation has been confirmed for today, 27th March 2025 focused solely on Switch games. Here's what time you'll need to tune in... 27th Mar 2025 2pm GMT That's right, there will be no information provided for the Switch 2 folks, we'll need to wait until 2nd April for that one. Instead,...
Random Sakurai Sends Fans Into Meltdown Ahead Of Switch Direct
Update: "I can't just tweet carelessly..."
Nintendo is hosting a special Direct broadcast for the Switch this week which will feature around half an hour of information about upcoming games for the aging platform. Excitement about what might be announced is already building and now Smash Bros. director Masahiro Sakurai has sent his fans into a huge...
Guide Nintendo Direct March 2025 - Every Announcement, Game Reveal, Trailer
Nearly 30 late arrivals
The March 2025 Nintendo Direct came as a surprise ahead of the Switch 2-specific presentation on 2nd April, but it delivered 30 minutes of game news for Switch 1, plus a couple of peripheral announcements. Below is the full Nintendo Direct March 2025 video, plus every game announcement with a trailer, a date, and a link to...
News Nintendo Has Sneakily Confirmed The Switch 2's Mysterious 'C' Button
Well I never!
Nintendo has sneakily confirmed the mysterious new 'C' button for the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2. As spotted by VGC, the new Apple and Android store listings for the Nintendo Today app contains a small image of the Switch 2. At first glance, it's the same image we've been seeing everywhere since the console was revealed in January,...
Watch Nintendo Direct March 2025 - Live!
The Switch's final bow... we think
Gosh, you wait nine months for a first-party Nintendo Direct showcase and then two come along within a week of each other! Yes, the rumours were true (mostly), a Nintendo Direct is happening today. The event is set to last for 30 minutes and will feature "upcoming games for Nintendo Switch". Importantly, this will...
News Nintendo Announces 'Virtual Game Cards' For Switch, Unlocking Digital Lending
Lend and borrow for 2 weeks
Nintendo has announced 'Virtual Game Cards' for Nintendo Switch, effectively turning your digital games into 'game cards'. This will be applied via a system update in late April. The new feature will effectively allow you to easily move digital games from one Switch to another, and even allow for lending between family...
News "Nintendo Switch 2 Edition Games" Are A Thing, According To Official Website
As opposed to "Switch 2 exclusive"
Today, Nintendo introduced Virtual Game Cards, a digital game-sharing feature coming to Switches 1 and 2 that lets you move your digital purchases between your consoles and lend them to people in your family Nintendo Account group. A note on Nintendo's webpage detailing the upcomin
News 'Nintendo Today', A New Mobile App, Will Deliver Fresh Switch 2 News Every Day
Bite-sized Directs!
Nintendo has announced Nintendo Today!, a new mobile app designed to deliver daily Switch 2 news to mobile owners. The news was announced by Shigeru Miyamoto in the March Nintendo Direct presentation. He confirmed that the mobile app will be available to download later today, and it will start delivering daily announcements and...
News A New Tomodachi Life Game Is Coming To Switch Next Year
Living the dream... we guess
Well, it's one that has been rumoured for a while (not as much as some games, we'll admit), but Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream, a new entry in the slice-of-life Mii series has been announced for the Switch's 2026 lineup. It looks... well, like a Tomodachi Life game. We saw a group of little Miis going about their...
Poll So, How Would You Rate The Nintendo Direct For March 2025?
Beyond expectations..?
Well folks, Nintendo's surprise Direct Presentation has come and gone, which means our attention has once again shifted back to the upcoming Switch 2 blowout next week. Before that, however, it's time to look back and reflect on what we've seen. Nintendo unveiled two initiatives in the form of 'Virtual Game Cards' and...
News Nintendo Spotted Preparing For Switch 2 'Hands-On' Experience, Here's A First Look
The special event kicks off next week
The Nintendo Switch 2 Direct takes place next week and ahead of the big broadcast, Nintendo is now busy preparing for its special "hands on" experience which will take place just days later. Footage is already circulating online of Nintendo's New York city event for the Switch 2 and it's basically covered in...
News Metroid Prime 4: Beyond Gets A New Trailer, But No Release Date
Maybe we'll get one next week..?
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond has received a new trailer during the latest Nintendo Direct, but there's sadly no confirmed release date at the time of writing. Our prediction..? We'll get one next week when it's revealed to be a cross-gen game with Switch 2. Here's hoping, anyway..! Still, it's an awesome trailer. In it,...
News Sony's Back On Switch With A Delightful New PSP Remaster
PATA PATA PATA PON
We have long thought that the PSP's delightful little rhythm series Patapon would make a good fit for Switch, and now we're getting just that! Patapon 1+2 Replay popped up at today's Nintendo Direct, bundling together the initial two entries and preparing to throw them our way on 11th June 2025. If you ever played either of these...
News Ex-Nintendo Duo Unsure Mario Kart 9 Will Be An Instant "Slam Dunk" For Switch 2
Mario Kart 8 has established itself as a "juggernaut"
Mario Kart 9 looks set to be Nintendo's premier launch title for the Switch 2 but will it be enough to convince millions of existing Switch owners around the world they absolutely need this new hybrid system right away? Former Nintendo employees Kit and Krysta, who now run their own YouTube...
Random Chances Are You've Been Pronouncing 'Balatro' Wrong
It's Balatro, not Balatro
Ever since its release and subsequent success in 2024, indie hit Balatro has garnered attention for a somewhat surprising and amusing reason. That being how you're actually supposed to pronounce the title correctly. Is it 'Bah-LAH-trow'? 'BAH-luh-trow'? 'Bay-LAH-troo'? Yeah okay, no one's saying that last one... Well, we...
News Marvel Gets The Shredder's Revenge Treatment In Upcoming Beat 'Em Up 'Cosmic Invasion'
I could play this all day
After Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge, it was only a matter of time before Tribute and Dotemu assembled once again on another project, and assemble they have. Marvel: Cosmic Invasion is a retro-inspired beat 'em up that will see Earth's mightiest heroes get the Shredder's Revenge treatment later this year...
News Rhythm Heaven Groove Announced For Switch, Launching 2026
Groovy
Rhythm Heaven Groove, the latest entry in the funky rhythm game series, has been announced for Nintendo Switch, with a release coming in 2026. It looks, well, it looks like Rhythm Heaven, so brilliant! The series started out as Rhythm Tengoku on GBA on Japan, although the DS entry was the first one to arrive in the West. In Europe it's known...
News Shinobi: Art Of Vengeance Is Getting A Limited Run Physical Switch Release
Pre-orders are "coming soon"
Sega surprised fans in February with the official reveal of Shinobi: Art of Vengeance for the Switch and multiple other platforms. It's already locked in a release date of 29th August 2025 and in an update today we've now got news of a physical release. This hard copy version will be distributed by Limited Run Games...
Random Someone Is Already Playing Assassin's Creed Shadows On 3DS
"Finally, I can play the new Assassin's Creed"
We Nintendo fans felt a bit like that Squidward looking out the window meme when Assassin's Creed Shadows launched on PC, Xbox and PS5 last week. Sure, a game the size of Ubisoft's latest was never going to end up on Switch, but that doesn't mean we have to rule out all Nintendo consoles. Yes, the...
News M2's 'Gradius Origins' Collects Some Of The Shmup Series' Finest And A Brand-New Entry
Prepare for launch
Shmup fans, rejoice! Konami flew into today's Nintendo Direct showcase to reveal Gradius Origins, an upcoming shoot 'em up collection that will be blasting onto Switch on 7th August. The Origins bundle gathers together some of the biggest names in the Gradius series, with the original Gradius trilogy, the Salamander duo and Life...
News New Pokémon Legends Z-A Trailer Dives Into Even More Upcoming Features
But still no date?
Hot off the back of last months Pokémon Presents, the Nintendo Direct has given us a closer look at Pokémon Legends: Z-A, with a new trailer that dives into some of the game's features. The focus of this one was all about the battling, with a closer look at the new real-time combat system and how it plays into Trainer battles...
News Iconic Sony Sports Series 'Everybody's Golf' Tees-Off On Switch This Year
Nice on!
We didn't expect to see quite so much Sony in one Nintendo Direct, but here we are. Everybody's Golf: Hot Shots is keeping the long-running PlayStation golf series on the green, and it's coming to Switch this year. For those who have never played an Everybody's Golf, this is no PGA Tour. Heck, it's not even Switch Sports. The series takes...
News 'RAIDOU Remastered' Brings ATLUS' PS2 Supernatural RPG To Switch This June
I ain't afraid of no ghost
ATLUS popped up at today's Nintendo Direct showcase to reveal RAIDOU Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army, an updated take on the second entry in the PS2 supernatural RPG series 'Devil Summoner'. This remaster will be arriving on the Nintendo hybrid on 19th June 2025, with pre-orders going live on the Switch eShop...
News Get A Closer Look At Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake In New Teaser Trailer
You 'Erd
We had a great time with Square Enix's Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake last year and in today's Nintendo Direct, we got a nice reminder that there's still more to come. We've known about Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake since the announcement of the first game (chronologically), but today's teaser trailer gave us our first look at what...
News Pokémon TCG Pocket Update Introduces Shinies And Ranked Battles
Ooh, shiny
The latest major update for Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket is now available, bringing with it a total of 72 normal cards and a plethora of secret cards via the new 'Shiny Revelry' booster pack. As the name implies, the new booster pack introduces Shiny Pokémon for the first time, bringing back a fan-favourite mechanic that started...
News Beloved Mobile Puzzle Trilogy 'Monument Valley' Makes The Jump To Switch This Year
See things from a different angle
Developer ustwo games has today announced that the third entry in the Monument Valley puzzle adventure series will be stepping over to Switch at some point this summer. What's more, the first two entries will also be heading our way on 15th April. For those who missed this one on the mobile scene back in the day,...
News Own Sociable Soccer 24? You'll Be Able To Upgrade To The New Game For Free
Sociable Soccer 25 launches next week
UK-based developer Tower Studios has announced that Sociable Soccer 25 will be making its way to the Nintendo Switch, and it's launching next week on 3rd April 2025. Now, the good news is that if you're an owner of Sociable Soccer 24 on Switch, you'll be able to upgrade to the new game for free via downloadable...
News Absurd Arcade Basketball Game 'Dunk Dunk' Dribbles Onto Switch In May
Dunktastic!
Developer Badgerhammer Games and publisher Playtonic Friends have announced that Dunk Dunk, the ridiculous arcade basketball game, will dribble onto the Switch on 8th May 2025. Featuring cameos from titles like Yooka-Laylee, Overcooked, Elsie, Demon Turf, and more, Dunk Dunk looks to be the perfect game to boot up with a few
Wednesday26th Mar 2025
What's the ETA on those ETBs?
Yesterday, the Pokémon Company launched its latest Trading Card Game expansion, Destined Rivals, via its online store. As was predicted, the set proved to be massively popular, and many of those hoping to pick up one of the sought-after Elite Trainer Boxes were hit with site crashes and multiple hour-long wait times...
News Nike's Donkey Kong Country-Inspired Trainers Finally Launch Today, But Be Quick
Talk about Funky
The worlds of gaming and footwear crossover more than you might expect. The snazzy Pokémon x Crocs collection took our breath away last year, Bull Airs released a range of console-inspired sneakers and even Converse has got involved in the past too. But all of them pale
News Super Smash Bros. Melee Player Abdulaziz "Hax$" Al-Yami Has Died
"He LOVED Melee"
Pro Super Smash Bros. Melee player Aziz "Hax$" Al-Yami has died at the age of 30. A GoFundMe page was set up earlier this week, with the accompanying social media post saying Hax was "fighting for his life". The page now carries a new message confirming that he "passed away peacefully" on the morning of Tuesday 25th March. REST...
Reminder Nintendo Is Removing Super Soccer From Switch Online Tomorrow
Play ball before it's gone
At the end of last month, Nintendo announced it would be removing a Super Nintendo game from its Switch Online library. Well, in case you missed this news the first time, here's your reminder that you've now got less than a week to play the Spike Chunsoft listing Super Soccer before it's pulled from the subscription...
Talking Point Nintendo Direct Predictions - What Do You Want To See?
No, not THAT Direct, THIS Direct!
After some vague rumblings earlier in the week, Nintendo has only gone and announced another Direct presentation for this Thursday, 27th March 2025. While we await the big Switch 2 blowout next week, this one will focus on games for the original Switch, clocking in at roughly 30 minutes in length. Nintendo, as...
News Minecraft's Latest Update Is Now Live, Here Are The Patch Notes
Spring to life in this new update
Following Minecraft Live 2025 last week, Mojang has now rolled out its new 'Spring to Life' update which is available across all platforms including the Nintendo Switch. Here's the full rundown from the official Minecraft feedback page: "The Spring to Life drop brings more reasons to explore both near and far!...
News Pokémon Meets Stardew Valley In Latest Kickstarter Success Story
Please come to Switch
A new game that promises to blend addictive monster collecting with compelling farming mechanics has smashed its Kickstarter goal with another 29 days left of its campaign. Created by Sean Young at SmashGames (Littlewood and Kindergarten Buddy Edition), MonsterPatch is currently only scheduled for release on Steam, though...
Mini Review Breakout Beyond (Switch) - A Thrilling Iteration On An Arcade Classic
Breaking the mould
Breakout Beyond comes from Bit.Trip developer Choice Provisions and sees you paddle your way through a total of 72 levels (plus an unlockable ‘Infinite Mode’), most of which are based on iconic Atari developers or IP, like ‘NOHLENN’ (Nolan Bushnell) and ‘RAH-BAHNET’ (Warren Robinett). With plentiful neon and a gentle,...
News Nintendo's Music App Is Getting A Small Update Later This Year "Around October"
Start the countdown!
Nintendo Music is a fun little app, but you need to have an active Switch Online subscription if you want to use it. It seems Nintendo will be slightly adjusting this in the future, with an update planned for "around October 2025". This update will allow users of this mobile app to access "some" Nintendo Music functions going...
News Game Informer Revived By Blockchain Firm Gunzilla Games
The "entire team" is back less than a year after the closure
As you might recall, last week the US publication Game Informer was spotted teasing a possible return less than a year after its closure and today it's been made official with the "entire team" back. The outlet is now backed by the blockchain developer Gunzilla Games after GameStop ended...
Random We're Big Fans Of This Idle Method For Farming Xenoblade Chronicles X Credits
Skells to pay those bells
It has been a whopping 10 years since Xenoblade Chronicles X first arrived on Wii U, and a lot has changed in that time. Heading back to Mira via the Switch's new Definitive Edition, many are finding that the grind feels harder than it used to, with pesky grown-up things like life and work getting in the way of hardcore...
News New No Man's Sky Update Lets You Live Out Your Palaeontologist Dreams
A lot of fossil over nothing
No Man's Sky has been expanding its galaxy outwards for years now, but what about looking inwards? What's under the surface of those infinite planets we've been exploring and how much of a field day would Animal Crossing: New Horizons' Blathers have sorting through the treasures hidden within? That's what the game's...
News 'Tales Of The Shire' Video Shares More Info On New Tolkien-Inspired Farming Sim
By 'eck, it's Bywater!
A new 10-minute video released as part of Tolkien Reading Day on 25th March delves deeper into what players can expect from Tales of the Shire: A The Lord of the Rings Game when it launches on Switch on 29th July 2025. In short, it's wholesome and lovely, though there's definitely still a part of us that isn't entirely keen...
News Pac-Man DLC Launches For Super Monkey Ball Banana Rumble Alongside Version 2.20 Update
Waka waka waka!
Following its release on the Switch last June, Super Monkey Ball Banana Rumble is still getting all sorts of new content and game updates. The latest one bumps the game up to Version 2.20 - adding a new Robot Smash stage, stability improvements and all sorts of bug fixes. Perhaps the biggest surprise of all though is the release of...
Tuesday25th Mar 2025
Rumour Nintendo Switch 2 To Launch In June With 3-Phase Software Plan
Going through phaazes
There's just over one more week to go until Nintendo lifts the lid on the Nintendo Switch 2 with its upcoming Direct presentation on 2nd April, but we've got room for another rumour or two right? The latest comes from Insider Gaming, who claims via multiple conversations during GDC in San Francisco that Nintendo is planning to...
News After Copying Smash's Homework, MultiVersus Publisher Was Apparently Turning To Mario Kart Next
Scooby who?
Late last month, Warner Bros. announced that it was shutting down three studios including Player First, the team behind the soon-to-be-defunct Smash Bros-style brawler MultiVersus. Before things went south, however, it seems that the publisher was looking to another Nintendo franchise for inspiration, this time with WB San Diego behind...
PSA Gold Points For Nintendo Switch Purchases Are Now Discontinued
Update: The Golden age is over
Last month, Nintendo announced it would be discontinuing the My Nintendo Gold Points program, with it no longer possible to earn these points after a certain date. In case you missed this, Nintendo has issued a reminder on social media ahead of the big day next week on 24th March 2025 (or 25th March depending on your...
"We put all our effort into the game"
Creating a brand-new IP can prove risky at the best of times, yet when Danganronpa creator Kazutaka Kodaka mentioned that Too Kyo Games' latest venture, The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy, had effectively plunged the studio into debt, it demonstrated just how much he and collaborator Kotaro Uchikoshi (
Rumour Pokémon Legends: Z-A Will Add Lots Of New Mega Evolutions, It's Claimed
A mega teaser of what's to come?
Ahead of the funniest day of the year next week, there's a new Pokémon Legends: Z-A rumour doing the rounds online. While we already know Mega Evolutions will be making a return in this latest entry, the leaker formerly known as Pyoro is supposedly teasing this anticipated release will add brand-new Mega...
News Switch 2 And Other Platforms Can Expect "A Lot More" Xbox Games In 2025
Last year was just a warm up
Microsoft's Xbox brand has a new strategy where it plans to make gaming more accessible than ever by releasing its games on more devices. It began this last year with the release of titles like Pentiment and Grounded on Switch as well as Sea of Thieves and Hi-Fi Rush for the PlayStation 5. Now, according to The Verge's...
Deals Waiting For A Good Deal On 1TB+ Micro SD Cards? This Might Be It
Not quite micro-priced, but not bad
Storage. It isn't sexy and it isn't cheap, but it's essential if you want to keep your digital games with you. If you're anything like us, our bulging Switch libraries demand much more than our original 256GB card can offer after eight long years of those eShop sales! Amazon has its Spring sale on right now, and...
News New Nintendo Patent Is All About 2D Visuals, But Don't Jump To Any Remake Conclusions
As much as we want to see it...
There's nothing like a bit of patent discussion to get us Nintendo fans all excited, eh? While the latest legal bagsy from the Big N isn't quite as juicy as the potential hardware features we've seen in recent weeks, it does speak to a visual style that combines the worlds of 3D and 2D — and no, that doesn't...
News Nintendo Reuploads Game Vouchers Trailer With Switch 2 Fine Print
ICYMI: Vouchers won't work on Switch 2
In February, Nintendo revealed Game Vouchers would not extend to the Switch 2 game exclusives in an official notice on its website. Now, in an update, Nintendo has gone to the extent of reuploading its YouTube game voucher trailer with fine print specifying the same thing. "Nintendo Switch Game Vouchers...
Random Not Even Horror Maestro Stephen King Can Crack A Good Pokémon Joke
"I’ll show myself out."
Often regarded as one of the greatest writers in modern literature, Stephen King has produced novels that have gone down in history as some of the best horror stories of all time. The Stand, IT, Pet Semetery, The Shining, Carrie... Chances are that if you haven't read these stories or seen the TV/movie adaptations, then...
Guide Xenoblade Chronicles X: Chapter 13 - Act 1 Walkthrough
Our story guide for the all-new mission
One of the biggest treats contained within the smorgasbord of RPG excellence that is Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition, is undoubtedly its brand new story content, which takes the form of some new character missions and, more excitingly, an all-new chapter added to the end of the adventure. Chapter...
News Nintendo Music Adds 23 Kirby Switch Songs, With Rest Coming "Later This Year"
Listen to some of Kirby and the Forgotten Land today
Nintendo has been regularly updating its Nintendo Music app with different soundtracks but this week it's slightly different Following the addition of multiple albums last week, today we're getting just part of an album. It's 23 tracks from the recent Switch title Kirby and the Forgotten Land -...
News Massive Civilization VII Update Detailed, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Coming soon to Switch
A new update for Civilization VII is currently being rolled out, though a release on Switch is yet to be determined, with developer Firaxis Games stating it will arrive "at a later date'. That said, good lord, update 1.1.1 is a big one, and it's essentially a mix of free and paid content, with many of the improvements...
News Koei Tecmo Is Bringing Atelier's Ryza To 'Warriors: Abyss'
Thigh will be done
Koei Tecmo has announced that Ryza, the star of the Atelier Ryza "Secret" trilogy, is coming to WARRIORS: Abyss on 28th March. Perhaps best of all for owners of the Musou roguelite, she's coming as a free update, too. The game has been getting updates since launch in February (there's a second DLC pack launching today, in fact),...
Random New Video Highlights 120FPS Gameplay On Modded Switch
Smooth!
The Nintendo Switch is a truly remarkable device. Despite falling well short in terms of raw power when compared to the likes of the PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, the console has nevertheless proved to be a monumental success. But what if you could boost its performance beyond what Nintendo deems appropriate? Well naturally, we wouldn't...
Monday24th Mar 2025
Guide Best Nintendo Switch Open World Games
Everything the light touches
Updated with Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition. Enjoy! You see that mountain on the horizon? You can go there! That old gaming chestnut has been around for a very long time now, but for old-school gamers who remember the compartmentalised kingdoms of yore, there's a special magic still to be derived from being...
News Nintendo Alarmo Update Adds Multiple Highly-Requested Features
Finally!
Nintendo Sound Clock: Alarmo had been updated to version 3.0.0, adding in a highly-requested feature that, frankly, should have been there at launch. As detailed by the Japanese support page (english patch notes are not yet available at the time of writing), you can now alter the alarm time and mode for each day of the week. This was a...
Rumour A Switch 1 Direct Presentation May Take Place This Week
Colour us sceptical, though
Rumours have begun to swirl that suggest a Nintendo Direct may take place this week; specifically on Wednesday 26th March. With the big Switch 2 Direct scheduled to take place on 2nd April, many had assumed that Nintendo would opt out of any other major events in the immediate lead up. However, a few posts online have...
News Tony Hawk Has Reportedly Demanded Bam Margera Be Included In New Game
Wham, Bam, thank you ma'am
When Activision announced Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 for release on 11th July 2025, reports began to circulate that suggested original skater Bam Margera may not be included in the new remake. Known for his roles in Jackass and Viva la Bam, Margera's inclusion in Pro Skater 3 + 4 is reportedly back on the cards thanks...
UK Charts A Strong Xenoblade Debut Can't Escape Assassin's Creed's Shadow
Pain in the Mech
It finally happened! A new Nintendo release is here, and it's performing well! Yes, Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition made its debut on Switch last week and, after just two days on sale, it has landed itself a spot on the UK charts podium. Yay! It's a nice debut for the first first-party release from Nintendo in what...
News New NES Game From Former Elite Beat Agents Devs Looks Totally Bananas
Like, literally
Work3 Studio, a new development team comprised of former Elite Beat Agents and Osu! Tatakae! Ouendan devs, has announced that it is working on a brand-new NES game, which is set to bring some monkey-based puzzling to real hardware (thanks for the heads up, VGC). Banana Bash! is a single-screen arcade-style puzzler being built on a...
News Mega Man 2 Director Explains Why The Game Was Developed So Quickly
"This was not something I was forced to do by the company"
Mega Man 2 is widely regarded as the absolute pinnacle of Capcom's side-scrolling series (though many, this writer included, hold Mega Man 3 as the best entry), boasting excellent level design, memorable Robot Masters, and some of the most incredible music you'll ever hear in a video game...
News Forget The Lawsuit, Pocketpair Says Palworld On Switch 2 Is "100% Worth Considering"
"If it's beefy enough"
While its patent lawsuit with Nintendo rages in the background, Palworld developer Pocketpair isn't willing to completely turn its back on the House of Mario just yet. Namely, the dev would still consider Switch 2 a prime target for a Palworld port down the line, if it's powerful enough, of course. That's according to...
News Hollow Knight: Silksong Steam Page Update Kicks Off Another Round Of Fan Speculation
Here we go again
In the absence of any official Hollow Knight: Silksong news, any update to the game, no matter how small, is a cause for speculation amongst the community — who, let's not forget, have been waiting for this one since 2019. Well, today we have another minor update, to the Steam page this time, and it's rekindled the "we're so...
News ICYMI, Yes, A Blood-Soaked 'Terrifier' Game Is Coming To Switch
With an awesome physical edition, too!
Chances are that you've probably heard of a little slasher movie trilogy called 'Terrifier'. First released in 2016, the Damion Leone-directed series has become well-known for its excessive violence and gore along with the mesmerising portrayal of antagonist Art the Clown from actor David Howard Thornton. Now,...
Exclusive 'Misc. A Tiny Tale' Gameplay - Check Out Switch Footage Of This Cosy Chibi-Robo-Like
What it says on the tin
Misc. A Tiny Tale is scheduled to launch Switch later this year, and today we've got an exclusive look at a trailer showcasing the game running specifically on Nintendo's console. Coming from three-person indie developer Tinyware Games, the video above features project lead Michael Pearce showcasing this Chibi-Robo-eque 3D...
Guide Xenoblade Chronicles X: Boost Your Skell Art Damage By 90% With This One Free Augment
Get a game-changing boost to opening art damage for your Mecha
Yes, you read that right. A 90% opening art damage boost is a whopper. Draw.OPENING-DMG XVIII is one of the very best augments in Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition, in fact. In this guide, we're going to show you how to get it, right from the start of the game (if you like...
Sunday23rd Mar 2025
News Minecraft Is Getting A Graphics Upgrade
Mojang hopes to bring it to "as many devices as possible"
Ahead of the Switch 2's arrival, developer Mojang has announced Minecraft will be getting a visual graphics upgrade. This was revealed during the latest 'Minecraft Live' broadcast for March 2025 and the update is officially titled 'Vibrant Visuals'. The footage on display, captured on a...
News Chrono Trigger's Lifetime Sales Have Now Surpassed The Five Million Mark
How about a modern Nintendo version?
The legendary 1995 role-playing game Chrono Trigger is currently celebrating its 30th anniversary, and as part of this, Square Enix has provided a sales update. According to an official post on its website, combined sales (across all platforms) since the game's original Super Famicom release have now surpassed...
Round Up Minecraft Live (March 2025) - Everything Announced
Get the full recap
Mojang hosted its first Minecraft Live broadcast of 2025 this weekend and it was packed with all sorts of announcements, reveals and much more. If you didn't catch it, here's a quick rundown: Spring To Life This upcoming drop 'Spring to Life' will be releasing for all platforms next week on 25th March 2025. "Spring to Life...
Poll Box Art Brawl - Duel: Nobunaga's Ambition (SNES)
Ambitious..?
Hello folks, and welcome back to another edition of Box Art Brawl. Last week, we looked at Mario's Picross for the Game Boy, and it was quite the heated battle between North America and Europe. In the end, Europe won with 48% of the vote. North America came in second with 40%, and Japan in third with 12%. This week, to celebrate its...
Saturday22nd Mar 2025
News Dave The Diver 'Yakuza: Like A Dragon' Limited Time DLC Sails Onto Switch This April
Ichiban takes a trip to Blue Hole
[Thu 13th Feb, 2025 01:30 GMT] If you've been craving more Yakuza action on the Switch, Dave The Diver will be getting a DLC crossover with Yakuza: Like A Dragon. Dave The Diver: Ichiban's Holiday will be launching for Nintendo Switch on April 2025. Here's the official description, and you can check out the...
News Pokémon's Team Rocket Is Returning To The Trading Card Game In A New Set
Here's a first look
The Pokémon Trading Card Game is currently booming and this trend looks set to continue with the reveal of the new set. It marks the return of the fictional crime organisation Team Rocket and is officially titled 'The Glory of Team Rocket'. It will be coming to Japan on 18th April 2025 and will include 98 standard cards with...
Feature "It's A Perversion Of The Whole Thing" - Jeff Minter On Scam Games, Switch 2, And 'I, Robot'
"There's pride in it for me"
Jeff Minter is, perhaps quite rightly, referred to as a legend within the gaming industry. His career following the founding of Llamasoft in 1982 has spawned dozens of the most unique and recognisable titles in existence, including Tempest 4000, Akka Arrh, Polybius, Attack of the Mutant Camels, and Gridrunner. Those...
News Nintendo's Monolith Soft Updates Its Switch Portfolio With Latest Release
It's already topping the charts
Monolith Soft has become a huge part of Nintendo's software division and this week it rolled out Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition for Switch. Now that the game is available, it's followed this up with its usual website update, where it's now added this project to its already incredible lineup of games. This...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (22nd March)
Look in the Mira
Well folks, the weekend is here once again! We're getting so close to that Switch 2 Direct, we can almost taste it... Anyway, this week in the land of Nintendo, Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition launched, and crikey-mikey, it's an absolute cracker. Shock, we know. We gave it the ol' review treatment, of course, but we also...
Friday21st Mar 2025
Guide Xenoblade Chronicles X: How To Level Up Quickly & Best Farming Locations
"Rise! Ok, now do it faster"
Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition has bumped the original game's level cap up from 60 to 99, and so we thought a quick guide to levelling up spots by level might be in order. For this guide, we'll focus on a handful of our favourite spots to fight enemies who are easy to deal with in a Skell, as well as...
Random Sega Surprises Sonic The Hedgehog Fans With Official Timeline
Get to know the Blue Blur's history
Sonic the Hedgehog has been around for a long time now and if you're having trouble keeping track of all the highlights in his career, don't worry - Sega's got you covered with its official timeline. This is all part of the Sonic Channel's relaunch in Japan, which has now been going strong for 20 years. The video...
Guide Xenoblade Chronicles X: What's The Best Division?
Which faction of BLADE should you join?
When you join BLADE in Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition, you'll be given a choice --which Division to join. Divisions are essentially subgroups within BLADE that are responsible for various tasks — one focuses keeping New Los Angeles safe from indigens, while another focuses on collecting and...
Random Xenoblade Chronicles X On Switch Has A New 'Sex' Warning, But Why?
It's not as risqué as you might think
Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition on Switch has been rated 12+ by PEGI (Pan European Game Information), just like every other entry in the series. What folks have seemingly noticed, however, is that the new release comes with an added 'sex' w
Guide Xenoblade Chronicles X: Everything New In Definitive Edition On Switch
Definitively Definitive
Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition brings a Wii U favourite up-to-date on Switch in many different ways, not just the graphical. This beloved entry in the Xenoblade series makes tons of useful quality-of-life updates and expands on the story of the original 2015 game. We'll be covering all of those changes here in...
News Build Your Own Skell With This Xenoblade Chronicles X Model Kit
"Tonight it's build or die"
If you missed out on Kotobukiya's Xenoblade Chronicles X model kit back in 2016, then you're in luck. The figurine manufacturer is producing a new batch of the Formula Skell plastic model kit, and they're available to buy from October 2025 (thanks Siliconera!). The announcement coincides with the release of Xenoblade...
News Save Up To 80% On Atari, NightDive, And Digital Eclipse Games On Switch (US)
Unbelievabull!
Atari has been really on a roll recently, with its sharp focus on delivering excellent retro experiences bolstered by the acquisition of Nightdive Studios and Digital Eclipse. There's no better time to get in on the action either, as the teams have recently slashed the prices of multiple games on Nintendo Switch, with discounts...
"If I'm forced to say..."
Dragons, a great calamity, a big battle, and a whole new continent to explore — and that was all just in the announcement trailer. Even this early on, we could feel that Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma was a step up for the series. And with every new trailer and every new detail, that's only become more true. Taking...
Random Lego Mario Kart Fan Creates Astonishing Real-Life Track
Can we play?
Anyone familiar with the Mario Kart series will tell you that the tracks are the true stars of the show. Sure, gimmicks like two riders in one kart, anti-gravity support, and gliders are all well and good, but they mean little if the tracks themselves aren't particularly fun. Thankfully, Nintendo pretty much has this area wrapped up in...
Guide Xenoblade Chronicles X: How To Change Appearance & Customise Your Avatar
Cross up your style
Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition is unique to the series in having you create your own bespoke version of the game's protagonist to rock throughout your adventure. But what if we suddenly decide — and it's a very long game so we absolutely will — to switch up our styles entirely? Can you change your avatar later?...
News 'I Hate This Place', An Open-World Survival Horror, Is Bound For Switch
Part of Bloober Team's new horror label
Developer Rock Square Thunder (The Lightbringer) has revealed I Hate This Place, an upcoming open-world survival horror published by Broken Mirror Games, the brand-new horror label from Bloober Team. Birthed via a partnership with Skybound Entertainment, I Hate This Place will be based on the Eisner...
Random "I'm Done" - Blindfolded Speedrunner Smashes 'Super Mario 64' Record
"70 star is DEAD!"
Speedrunners are absolute machines; doubly so when they also whack a blindfold on. We simply can't imagine the amount of work that goes into memorising a game to a degree where you can play through the whole thing without actually looking at the flippin' screen, but that's exactly what Bubzia has achieved with yet another...
Nintendo Download 20th March (North America)
Gal Guardians! Assault Suit Leynos 2! Atelier Yumia!
The latest Nintendo Download update for North America arrived yesterday, but we were otherwise engaged with important Skell-related work - our apologies! But here it is, 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...
News Nintendo Joins Cross-Industry Effort 'Accessible Games Initiative' As Founding Member
Helping more people experience the "power of play"
The Entertainment Software Association has this week announced a new "cross-industry effort" known as the Accessible Games Initiative and Nintendo of America will be one of the five founding members. Electronic Arts, Microsoft, Google and Ubisoft will be joining Nintendo, with the goal being to...
News System Shock 2's 25th Anniversary Remaster Infects Switch This June
The 1999 classic returns
Nightdive Studios has delivered all sorts of modernised retro-releases during the Switch generation and another one you can look forward to is System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster. During the 'Future Games Show: Spring Showcase' today it was confirmed this "sci-fi horror action RPG" will be launching for Nintendo...
News Onimusha 2's Switch Remaster Introduces New One-Hit 'Hell' Mode
One hit and it's game over
During the Future Games Show today, Capcom chimed in with another look and some more information about the Onimusha 2: Samurai's Destiny remaster, slicing its way onto the Switch this May. One of the highlights from the game's director Motohide Eshiro was about the new "Hell" mode - which he describes as an "extremely...
Guide Xenoblade Chronicles X: How To Remove UI In Screenshots
Sick clicks
Did you know that you can actually take screenshots in Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition without the UI getting in the way? Yes, yes you can! Every day is a school day. We're not sure why it's not made a little more clear in-game, but regardless, let us now bestow this wisdom upon you, dear friends, as we take a look at just...
Thursday20th Mar 2025
Guide Xenoblade Chronicles X: All 22 Playable Characters & How To Unlock Them
We're putting a team together...
One of the very best parts of Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition — or any other Xenoblade game tbh — is the cast of characters who join you on your adventures. In order to help you to collect 'em all (wrong franchise?), we've put together this quick-look character guide to where each of your newest and...
Anniversary No, There's Absolutely No Way In Hell Animal Crossing: New Horizons Is Five Today
Nook, line and sinker
Remember two, maybe three years ago when COVID-19 hit and Animal Crossing: New Horizons came out? Hah, what a fun and relatively recent time that was! It feels like only yesterd- wait, five years? New Horizons came out five years ago?? Oh my... Yep, on 20th March 2020, Nintendo finally unleashed the latest entry in the Animal...
Guide Where To Buy Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition On Switch
Best deals and cheapest prices
Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition is out on Switch and its release marks the arrival of one of the most anticipated Wii U ports on Nintendo's hybrid console. The series has gone from strength to strength on Switch, with XC2 and XC3 bringing new fans into the Xenoblade fold as well as wowing critics, including...
Guide Xenoblade Chronicles X: All Skells List
Every Skell in Definitive Edition, including new ones
If there's one thing that excites us most about Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition the most, it's all the great big ruddy robots. There are lots of very cool Skells to get your hands on during your time on Mira, and we've put together a quick list of those we've managed to acquire thus...
Guide Xenoblade Chronicles X: FrontierNav - Best Setups & Optimisation Guide
Are you FN kiddin' me?
If, like us, you're almost immediately turned off by stuff like the FrontierNav mechanic in Xenoblade Chronicles X, listen, we get it. However, once you know what you're doing and how to optimise it, FrontierNav is a cinch to have set up and running in the background, ensuring you're making enough moolah and Miranium to keep...
News A Hidden 60fps Mode In Xenoblade Chronicles X Gives Us Hope For A Switch 2 Upgrade
Do it, Nintendo
Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition is out now on the Nintendo Switch, and it represents a significant upgrade over the original 2015 Wii U version. That said, what if it could be even better..? Gosh, wouldn't that be something. The thing is, modder MasaGratoR has discovered that the game features a hidden 60fps mode (thanks,...
Guide Xenoblade Chronicles X: How To Get A Skell
Get to your mechs!
Yes, yes. We know. Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition is an amazing game right from its opening moments, but getting a Skell, and fast, is understandably the most exciting aspect of the early parts of this adventure for many. "Just give us the big flipping robots," is the general vibe, and we understand. So, how exactly...
News The Reason For Balatro Dev's Anonymity Is Pretty Straightforward, Actually
It's no big ruse
With Balatro exploding in popularity over the last year or so, one of the biggest mysteries surrounding the game's development and release is one that has yet to be solved: just who is developer LocalThunk? Well, if you happen to be particularly keen to find out, we'd urge you to keep your expectations in check. According to an...
News Minecraft Movie Tries To Capture Some 'Peaches' Magic With New Jack Black Track
School of Block
Remember when The Super Mario Bros. Movie took the world by storm with Bowser's heart-felt love song 'Peaches'? Yeah, we never really saw the appeal either, but if you have Jack Black in your movie, you're contractually obliged to write him a song. Probably. Surprise, surprise, the Minecraft Movie is no exception. The Warner Bros...
Guide Xenoblade Chronicles X: All Sightseeing Spot Locations, Maps
They call me 'Mr. Vista'
There are a whole bunch of Sightseeing Spots to find across Planet Mira and, what Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition perhaps doesn't quite make clear enough, unlocking them adds bonuses to your FrontierNav output. So they have a function, other than looking good! We thought it doubly important to put together this...
Opinion We'll Never Get A Final Boss As Good As Pokémon Legends: Arceus Again
God-like
Editor's note: As the headline suggests, this article discusses late-game spoilers for Pokémon Legends: Arceus. Ask me what my favourite thing about Pokémon Legends: Arceus is, and I can give you a non-exhaustive list. Being able to catch Pokémon without engaging them in battle. Having actual, proper sidequests with rewards. Shiny...
Random Hang On, Sony Vet Ken Kutaragi Has A 'SNES PlayStation' Sitting In His Cupboard
StayPlaytion
Ah, the 'SNES PlayStation'. It's commonly held up as one of the biggest 'What Ifs?' in gaming, but this once mooted (and later, betrayed) collaboration between Sony and Nintendo could have changed the industry landscape forever. We got a peek at this fabled crossover back in 2016 when the console was found in the wild. The prototype...
News Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Reveals "Most Popular Characters" From Network Test
Take a guess who won
SEGA has been sharing all sorts of information about Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds since its closed network test and today it's revealed the "most popular" character selections. In first place is perhaps unsurprisingly the blue blur Sonic the Hedgehog. In second place we've got the ultimate lifeform Shadow the Hedgehog, following...
Guide Xenoblade Chronicles X: How To Unlock Treasures With Field Skills
Open sesame!
As you adventure across planet Mira in Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition, you'll no doubt notice locked treasure chests that require field skills in order to open. Field skills are one of the many areas that have been tweaked for this revamp, and so you may need a little help in figuring out just how to open these great big...
Gallery Xenoblade Chronicles X Celebrates Switch Launch With Stunning Character Artwork
New Switch Online icons also available
Xenoblade Chronicles fans have been lucky enough to be able to relive the entire series during the Switch generation, and this week marks the completion of this with the release of Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition. The former Wii U exclusive is now available with new story elements and much more. To...
News This New Hand-Drawn 3D Platformer Might Be Teasing A Switch 2 Release
Coming to "Nintendo Switch(es)" this June
Last year, the "hand-drawn 3D platformer" Ruffy and the Riverside was announced for the Nintendo Switch. In an update, the German indie developer Zockrates Laboratories has now locked in a release date - confirming the game will be coming to "Nintendo Switch(es) on June 26th, 2025". Make of this what you...
News Hollow Knight: Silksong Gets Surprise Mention By Xbox, Will It Finally Release This Year?
Playing the waiting game
It looks like we've got a small update on the status of Hollow Knight: Silksong and this time it comes from the world of Xbox. Fans of this long-awaited title have been given some hope recently with the ID@Xbox director Guy Richards acknowledging how this title is still part of the company's future lineup. Unfortunately,...
News 'Persona 4 Reload' Seems Imminent, But We Still Need The Third Entry
Another for the Switch 2 wishlist
One of 2024's absolute best games came in the form of Persona 3 Reload from Atlus. A remake of the 2006 entry Persona 3, it sadly didn't grace the Nintendo Switch, but we remain relatively confident (hopeful?) that Atlus will launch it on the upcoming Switch 2. Now, however, it seems like a remake of Persona 4 is...
News Nintendo Switch 2 Logo Will Adorn The Seattle Mariners Jersey This MLB Season
Play ball!
Nintendo and professional MLB team Seattle Mariners have had a longstanding connection for a while now, with ex-CEO Hiroshi Yamauchi owning nearly 50% of shares when Nintendo of America bought the team back in 1992. Though ownership hasn't sat with Nintendo since 2016 (with the firm retaining a 10% share following the sale), the pair...
News Lollipop Chainsaw RePOP Teases "Nightmare Mode" Update For Switch
Update: Arriving this April
[Fri 21st Feb, 2025 02:30 GMT] Lollipop Chainsaw RePOP has received all sorts of updates since Juliet's return last September, and the next one appears to be another update fans won't want to miss. As teased by Dragami Games CEO Yoshima Yasuda, fans can look forward to "Nightmare Mode" which is being added as a "major...
Random Did You Know About These Hidden Animations In Pokémon Stadium?
A Mimic miracle
If you're anything like us, you probably spent a fair amount of time soaking up the 3D vibes of Pokémon Stadium in the early 2000s. This was the franchise's first foray into the third dimension and, at the time, it was mind-blowing. Charizard? With depth? Is this the future? But no matter how long we played, some features remained...
News Atelier Yumia Update Intends To Address Optimisation On "Some Platforms"
The Switch build could greatly benefit from this
Koei Tecmo's Atelier Yumia game launches on the Switch this week and it seems it's already working on improvements. If you caught our Switch review, you'll see how we thought this latest entry was "impressively ambitious" with its bold new direction but also felt it was an experience that was...
Japanese Charts Game About Picking Up Girls In A Dungeon Enters The Top 10
Early 2025 contender for longest game title
Famitsu has published the latest boxed charts for Japan, and as expected, Monster Hunter Wilds retains its position at the top of the pile. In fact, the only newcomer this week is Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? Familia Myth – Fullland of Water and Light, a game that is almost...
Guide Xenoblade Chronicles X: How Long Does It Take To Beat?
How many hours do we need to set aside?
You already know going into this guide that Xenoblade Chronicles X is a big game, but just how big? Definitive Edition adds new content while also streamlining multiple aspects of the game, meaning things aren't as cut and dry as they were on the Wii U. We'll tell you just how long Xenoblade Chronicles X:...
Guide Xenoblade Chronicles X: How To Start Chapter 4
Sometimes it's the small things
There are a ton of secrets, tricks, tips and other things to get guiding in Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition but, y'know, sometimes it's the little things that can trip people up the most. With this in mind, and with how many people have found themselves stumped as to where to go at this point, let's have a...
Wednesday19th Mar 2025
Review 8BitDo Ultimate 2C Bluetooth Controller - Probably The Best Budget Switch Pad
8BitDid it again
It’s no secret that 8BitDo is one of the premier manufacturers of third-party Switch accessories, with the firm making waves over the years with the likes of the SN30 Pro Gamepad and the M30. Its latest Switch pad, the Ultimate 2C Bluetooth Controller, is another slam dunk, offering up a compelling alternative to Nintendo's Pro...
News Plants vs. Zombies Looks Set To Be Revived And 'Reloaded' On Switch
Ready those peashooters
Electronic Arts has already released multiple titles for Switch and it looks like the next one could be a Plants vs Zombies game. According to a new rating in Brazil, a game titled Plants vs Zombies Reloaded is on the way to the Switch and multiple other platforms in the future. Here's a quick look at the listing, courtesy...
News Square Enix Publisher Sale Brings Delightful Discounts To A Boatload Of RPGs
Ben Starr even has some recommendations
Square Enix has officially launched its latest sale on the eShop, slashing prices on a boatload of fantastic RPGs. Now, this sale technically kicked off last week, though Square has only now started to go ham on its publicity (including a wonderful ad starring Ben Starr) thanks to it finally being live on all...
PSA Be Careful, These Light-Up Joy-Con Look As Dodgy As They Come
AI spy with my little eye
We Switch fans are no strangers to AI-generated software — heck, we hardly bat an eyelid at it when opening the eShop any more — but seeing it used to promote hardware still catches us a little off guard. Sure, the product likely exists, but can we assume that it actually has any of its promised features if even the...
News Lunar Remastered Collection Talks New Voice Acting And Classic Mode
"Throughout development we frequently consulted GAME ARTS"
With just a month to go before the Lunar Remastered Collection launches, GungHo Online Entertainment America has shared some insight into the upcoming rereleases. Speaking to PlayStation.Blog, GungHo Producer Matthias Pergams says that the team initially struggled to decide what version to...
News The Donkey Kong Country Tribute 'Nikoderiko' Is Already Getting A Director's Cut
It arrived on eShop last October
If you haven't already tried out the Donkey Kong Country-inspired platformer Nikoderiko: The Magical World on the Switch, you might want to hold out until next month. Publisher Knights Peaks and Vea Games has announced its colourful title, which arrived on the Switch eShop last October, will be getting a Director's...
News 'The Knightling' Packs Plenty Of 3D Zelda Vibes Into New Release Date Trailer
Shields up this August
Saber Interactive and Twirlbound have announced that the fantasy adventure The Knightling will be making the journey to Switch on 28th August. We originally caught wind of this one last year, when the reveal trailer left us with a sudden hankering to revisit Breath of the Wild. Today's release date tra
News Pokémon GO Promises It Won't Introduce "Intrusive Ads" Or Playtime Restrictions
"No, that is not happening"
It's a new era for Niantic's mobile hit Pokémon GO now that the games division has been sold to Monopoly Go! maker Scopely for $3.5 billion. This has naturally raised some concerns about the title's future - with some players reportedly worried about "intrusive ads" and possible restrictions on playtime being introduced...
News Check Out 11 Minutes Of Gorgeous Gameplay From Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition
Mira Mira, on the wall
Had enough Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition content? No..? Good, 'cause we're not done just yet. Ahead of the game's launch on 20th March 2025 (yes, tomorrow), we thought we'd give you one last glimpse with some direct-feed gameplay. 11 minutes of it, no less! No commentary, no quips, just straight gameplay to give...
News Eight Months After GameStop Shut It Down, Game Informer Is Teasing A Comeback
Continue?
After 33 years in the biz, the iconic publication Game Informer closed its doors last August with all of its staff laid off in the process. But now, eight months on, it seems that a comeback may be on the cards. At least, that's what is being teased by a recent video from the outlet. The short clip slowly zooms in on the site's final...
News Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition Launch Trailer Brings The Hype
One more sleep!
If you're one of the lucky few who happens to have games delivered a day or two before their official release date, then congratulations, we hope you're having an absolute blast with Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition! For the rest of you, there's only one more sleep to go until you can venture back into Mira on the Nintendo...
News Mortal Kombat 1 T-1000 DLC Update Is Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Judgement Day is upon us
After giving us a sneak peek last month, NetherRealm Studios and WB Games have finally added the T-1000 to Mortal Kombat 1's DLC roster. Arriving as a part of the 'Kaos Reigns' expansion, the T-1000 brings a whole host of T2-inspired moves to the famous fighter, joining the likes of Conan the Barbarian and Ghostface. It's...
News Fitness Boxing 3's New Free Update Is Now Live (Version 1.1.0), Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Get to know Hiro
If you've got any New Year fitness goals you want to meet, Fitness Boxing 3 for the Switch might be able to help you out. To help motivate you, the Nintendo-published game by Imagineer has this week received a new free update bumping the game up to Version 1.1.0. It adds the instructor Hiro and also comes with a number of updated...
Tuesday18th Mar 2025
Robot Jox
We were somewhere around 20 hours into Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition, on the edge of thinking, 'This is all very familiar,' when the really feeling it began to take hold. As fun as Xenoblade Chronicles X is in its opening six chapters — and it's up there with the rest of the series in this regard — things only really...
News Sakurai Says Japanese Developers Should Avoid Trying To Appeal To Western Tastes
"I think that they seek the uniqueness and fun of Japanese games"
Super Smash Bros. creator Masahiro Sakurai was recently awarded the Art Encouragement Prize from the Japanese government’s Agency for Cultural Affairs for his remarkable achievement with the 'Masahiro Sakurai on Creating Games' YouTube channel. As part of that, he conducted an...
Round Up The Reviews Are In For Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition
Give 'em Skell
Well folks, at the time of writing, we're merely a couple of days away from the launch of Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition on Switch. As such, reviews of Monolith Soft's revamped port have started to crop up and, spoiler alert, it sounds like a fresh trip to Mira may well be on the cards for many of you. Looking at our own...
News It's Official, LEGO Pokémon Sets Are Finally Coming Our Way Next Year
Update: LEGO confirms
After many years of exclusivity with MEGA Bloks, it looks like The Pokémon Company might finally be teaming up with LEGO in 2026. That is, if a recent leak is to be believed. According to a post on the fittingly-named r/Legoleak Reddit forum, the LEGO Mexico Facebook page uploaded a short video teasing the Pokémon...
News Pocketpair Recalls "Depressing Day" Nintendo Announced Its Palworld Lawsuit
Global community manager speaks out
Although many had previously commented on the similarities between Palworld and Pokémon, it was nevertheless a huge surprise when Nintendo announced its patent lawsuit against developer Pocketpair. According to Pocketpair's global community manager, however, none were quite as surprised as the team itself. In...
News Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Acknowledges Closed Network Test Player Feedback
"We've read through your comments"
Following the full reveal in February, Sega's upcoming release Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds held a special closed network test exclusively for the PlayStation 5. While part of the focus was on the stability of online matchmaking, there was also a lot of feedback from the community about the gameplay and how the...
News Nintendo Music Drops Three More Albums, Here's Every Song Included
A celebration of classic puzzle games
It's a new week and that means a new update for the Switch Online Nintendo Music mobile application. This time Nintendo has added not one but three - yes, three - soundtracks to the service. This includes the Game Boy hit Tetris, its NES counterpart, and the NES version of Dr. Mario. Dr. Mario for Game Boy is...
News Croc Remaster Will Definitely Have Our Full, Undivided Attention On Launch Day
Wait, there's Switch 2 Direct happening?
After landing a last-minute delay last year, Argonaut Games has today announced that the Croc: Legend of the Gobbos remaster will leap onto Switch on 2nd April... now why does that date ring a bell? Yep, when we've all finished revelling in the news of the Switch 2 Direct, we'll be able to turn our Switches...
Feature Switch 2 May Be Imminent, But I'm Loving This Custom Switch Lite OLED
GameTraderZero latest mod uses the SUPER5 OLED panel
With all eyes on Switch 2, now might seem like an odd time to release a 'new' version of an existing Switch console, but that's precisely what boutique modding store GameTraderZero has done. You might recall the name from some particularly cool custom Joy-Con and Pro Controller options, but the...
Video New Yooka-Replaylee Gameplay Revealed In Deep Dive "Explainer" Trailer
"IT IS coming in 2025"
Playtonic's upcoming 3D platformer Yooka-Replaylee (aka the "remastered, remade, remixed version" of Yooka-Laylee) has officially been confirmed for a 2025 launch. It's also been revealed the game will be co-published by PM Studios. “As a fan of collectathons like Yooka-Laylee and Banjo-Kazooie before that, it’s a...
News Dark Visual Novel Pulled For Japanese Age Rating Revision Just Four Days After eShop Launch
Currently sits at PEGI 18 in the UK
The visual novel The Hungry Lamb: Traveling in the Late Ming Dynasty launched on Steam last April, and it was a hit — like, one million copies sold, 40,000+ 'Overwhelmingly Positive' reviews kind of a hit. Those who had been waiting for the title to come to Switch had their wishes answered last week when it...
Talking Point What's Your Dream Pokémon LEGO Set?
Wish upon a Starmie
It's the collaboration that we only thought possible in our dreams, but LEGO and The Pokémon Company are officially teaming up on a set (dare we say "sets"?) in 2026. The problem is, we have no idea what's in store yet — the brief teaser from LEGO showcased a bricky Pikachu tail and that's about it. It's safe to assume that...
Monday17th Mar 2025
Rumour Latest Switch 2 Theory Suggests Release Date Might Be Right Around The Corner
Salt, pinched
While we're all patiently waiting for 2nd April and the next round of official Switch 2 news from Nintendo, some fans are pulling out the cork boards and red string to try and glean any more information about the upcoming console launch. We assume that word of a release date is right around the corner, but until then, this recent...
News Nintendo Museum Launches Keychains That Play Your Favourite Console Jingle
Portable nostalgia
We've all got a favourite Nintendo console jingle, right? Y'know, the start-up tune that would play whenever you boot up the system. Much like the consoles themselves, they represent a moment in time; a nugget of nostalgia that effortlessly brings back cosy memories in just a few short seconds. Now, Nintendo is looking to provide...
News Pokémon Center Singapore Sticks Its Middle Finger Up To TCG Scalpers
Store will remove plastic wrapping at point of sale
For as long as Pokémon TCG (Trading Card Game) has been a thing, scalping has been an ongoing issue. If you're somehow unaware at this point as to what the practice entails, it essentially sees certain consumers purchasing products at retail price before selling them on at huge mark-ups. It's not...
Rumour Metroid Prime 4 Will Apparently Make Quite The Splash At The Switch 2 Direct
Beyond expectations
If you can believe it, we are a little over two weeks out from the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct. While we're all ready and waiting for more news from Nintendo's next console, some folks believe they already have an inkling of one of the showcase's key players (thanks for the heads up, Notebook Check). Reece Reilly, the host of the...
News AI Upscaling On Nintendo Switch 2 Is Basically Real Thanks To Updated Patent
What a resolution
A newly updated patent published on 13th March 2025 provides further details to Nintendo's proposed AI resolution upscaling solution for the upcoming Switch 2 (thanks, Game Rant). Though the idea of AI upscaling for the new console is not a new one – with a
News Chances Are You've Never Heard Of Nightdive Studio's Latest Switch Rerelease
Or perhaps you have..!
Nightdive Studios, famed for its remarkably comprehensive remasters and ports of classics and curios alike, has announced that it is bringing I Have No Mouth, And I Must Scream to the Nintendo Switch on 27th March 2025. Originally released in 1995 by Cyberdreams and The Dreamers Guild, rights to the game were subsequently...
News Retailer EB Games' New Retro Service Offers Some Unsurprisingly Rough Trade-In Prices
For Mario Land 2 that'll be... six golden coins
Australian retailer EB Games announced last week that it would be expanding its trade-in service to include retro games and consoles. It sounds like a good concept on paper (we retro game fans relish the idea of seeing more classics out in the wild), but in practice, the prices offered by the retailer...
Talking Point Will Metroid Prime 4 Get A Switch 2 Release?
Beyond the realm
It's been 84 years since Nintendo first announced that the next chapter in the Metroid Prime series was in development. Then, in 1957, an apology was issued as the platform holder took things back to the drawing board, restarting development and shifting production from partner dev Bandai Namco back to Prime series founders Retro...
News Atari Is Bringing Back 'Missile Command' But With A Brand New Twist
"Delta? Come in Delta..."
Atari cannot stop reviving its classic arcade titles at the moment, and we keep lapping them up. This time around, the legendary developer and publisher has teamed up with Canadian studios Mighty Yell and 13AM Games to bring back the 1980 shoot 'em up Missile Command. Missile Command Delta is a brand new, turn-based...
Random This Robot's Wii Bowling Skills Put Our Best Efforts To Shame
Spare time
We challenge any one of you to admit that at some point in the mid-2000s, you didn't try to get a perfect game in Wii Sports bowling. Of course you did! The console's pack-in title had all of us swinging, punching and putting like there was no tomorrow, and the bowling mode might have been the most approachable of the bunch, making that...
UK Charts WWE And Monster Hunter Hold Strong In Quiet Week For Nintendo
EA Sports FC 25 is the only Switch game in the top 5
The onslaught of new releases on other platforms continues to dominate the UK physical game charts this week, as yet another PS5 and Xbox Series game clinches the top spot. WWE 2K25 slams into first place, knocking last week's number one Split Fiction comfortably down to fourth. We don't think...
News Jeff Minter's 'I, Robot' Reimagining Is A Blast From The Past This April
"Defy the eye"
Atari and Llamasoft have announced that I, Robot will be coming to Switch on 17th April 2025. Following on from the pair's previous retro reimagining Akka Arrh, I, Robot is a psychedelic update of a classic 1984 arcade shooter. Renowned and celebrated for being the first commercially produced arcade game rendered in , flat-shaded,...
Sunday16th Mar 2025
Review On Your Tail (Switch) - A Charming Detective Story Stumbles On Switch
A tail of mystery
In this charming indie, an aspiring writer gets lost in a scenic coastal destination while searching for inspiration. Diana Caproni wanders Borga Marina, making friends and solving mysteries in this low-intensity detective story. Italian developer Memorable Games has crafted a gorgeous setting that serves as an ode to Ligurian...
News First 4 Figures Teases New Banjo-Kazooie Statue, Pre-Orders Open Next Week
Update: Here's a look at the Definitive Edition
There hasn't been a new Banjo-Kazooie game for many years now, but there are still plenty of fans out there eager for more. Although it's not a game, First 4 Figures has shared a sneak peek of its new statue - Banjo's sister Tooty, who is captured by Gruntilda in Rare's original Nintendo 64 adventure...
Mailbox Switch 2 FOMO, Spark Games, Pancakes & BOTW - Nintendo Life Letters
Issue #22 - March 2025
Oh, hello there! You must be here for our monthly rummage through the Nintendo Life Mailbox. Pull up a chair! Got something you want to get off your chest? We're ready and waiting to read about your game-related ponderings. Each month we’ll highlight a Star Letter, the writer of which will receive a month’s subscription...
News Gundam Breaker 4 Receives "Free March Update", Here's What's Included
New Mobile Suits and more
Bandai Namco is still showing support for last year's release Gundam Breaker 4 and to get the new year underway it's released a "free March update". This allows you to acquire the 'GQuuuuuux' and 'Gundam EX' from the shop with in-game currency. In addition to these new mobile suits, there are also additional builder parts,...
Poll Box Art Brawl: Mario's Picross
Ticking a lot of boxes
We are back with another edition of Box Art Brawl and things are about to get puzzley. Before we dive into this week's match-up, however, let's take a look at what went down last time when we put the NES' Ninja Gaiden III: The Ancient Ship of Doom under the microscope. Despite what we thought were two pretty sweet covers, it...
News Emio - The Smiling Man Wins Best Adventure Game At Famitsu Dengeki Game Awards 2024
Pokémon's next entry also got a win
Emio - The Smiling Man: Famicom Detective Club has won the best "adventure" game award at the Famitsu Dengeki Game Awards for 2024. Apart from this, the upcoming Switch release Pokémon Legends: Z-A took out the most anticipated title, the "hand-drawn 2D action-platformer" Nine Sols won best indie game, and...
Saturday15th Mar 2025
News Switch 2 GameCube Controller Rumours Resurface Following New Nintendo Filing
Don't call it a comeback...
The GameCube generation ended years ago, but the controller for this system is still a popular choice for many Nintendo enthusiast when it comes to select titles. If you are hoping to see support for this particular gamepad on the Switch 2 in some way or form, you might be in luck. A new FCC filing by Nintendo for a...
News The Inventors Of Nintendo's Switch Online Playtest Appear To Have Been Revealed
A creative mix
Nintendo's Switch Online Playtest Program struggled to contain leaks when it went live last year and it looks like the inventors behind this concept have now been revealed. According to a new patent doing the rounds, the creative talent leading this playtest includes Yusuke Amano, Tsubasa Sakaguchi, Masaki Wada, and Shinya Yano. As...
Random Switch 2's Joy-Con Could Really Benefit From Nintendo Alarmo's Tech
Will stick drift be a thing of the past?
Joy-Con drift has been a major talking point throughout the Switch's lifecycle and if you're worried about it making an unwanted return next-generation, there might be some good news on the horizon. The tech experts at iFixit recently did a teardown of Nintendo's sound clock 'Alarmo' and it appears to be...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (15th March)
Wahoo!
One minute, you're revelling in the celebrations of MAR10 Day, the next, it's the weekend. Where does the time go? While not quite as big as last year's affair, MAR10 Day 2025 brought us some eShop savings, a new Alarmo theme, and a first look at a sweet 18+ Mario
Friday14th Mar 2025
A new day dawns
Atelier has always been one of the more niche JRPG franchises out there, but it started to gain much more widespread appeal with the significant success of the Ryza trilogy over the past few years. Now that Gust has closed the book on Ryza’s adventures (for now, anyway…), it’s come time to see if they can maintain that momentum...
News Final Fantasy Pixel Remasters Land New Update As Series Passes 200 Million Sales
Here are the full patch notes
Square Enix has announced that the Final Fantasy series has surpassed a whopping 200 million sales worldwide, five million of which have come from 2023's Pixel Remasters. To mark the occasion, the studio has released a new patch for all six games in the collection, bringing the Switch editions up to ver. 1.2.0. The...
News Splatoon 3 Version 9.3.0 Out Now, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
The first update of 2025
Nintendo has announced it will be rolling out Splatoon 3's first update of the year this week - bumping the game up to Version 9.3.0. This update will include adjustments to weapons, Splatfest changes, and all sorts of bug fixes. You can see the official patch notes courtesy of Nintendo's support page below. Nintendo has...
News Switch 2 Predicted To Cost "$400 Or More"
It could also be the "biggest console launch ever"
Switch 2 is on the horizon and analysts are predicting it to be the "biggest-ever console launch" in the industry's history as well as the "pricest" Nintendo machine to date. Bloomberg has spoken to multiple analysts who "regularly communicate the company" and its "software and hardware partners"...
PSA Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition Has Reportedly Leaked Online
Spoiler shields, activate!
We are mere days away from the official release of Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition on 20th March and now, as has been the case with so many first-party releases during the Switch generation, the game has reportedly leaked online. That's according to a new moderator post on the XCX
News Pokémon TCG Pocket Update To Remove Trade Tokens Following Player Feedback
"More accessible and enjoyable"
Earlier this year, Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket rolled out its trading feature and certain aspects didn't exactly go down well with the playerbase. This feedback was taken on board, and the development team has now returned with information on how exactly this experience will be changed. Most notably, is the...
Rumour Nintendo May Have Already Shipped A Boatload Of Switch 2 Units To North America
Fingers crossed for an early summer release
All eyes are on Nintendo's 2nd April Direct for more official news of Switch 2, but until then, the rumour mill is working overtime to gather as much information as it can about the upcoming console launch. The latest chatter comes from Famiiboards member LiC (also shared to the
News Nintendo's MAR10 Day eShop Sale Welcomes A Handful Of Sweet Savings (North America)
Let's-a save!
Nintendo's MAR10 Day eShop sale is wrapping up in North America this weekend (16th March). So, if there are any titles starring Mario & friends that you have been meaning to check out, this is your friendly reminder to get in there and make the most of the savings while they're still around! It wouldn't be MAR10 Day without an...
News Vampire Survivors Teases New Free Update, "Probably" The Biggest One Ever
Cross-save is also expected, but Switch owners have to wait
The addictive must-play roguelike Vampire Survivors has received all sorts of updates since its arrival on the Switch eShop and this trend is set to continue in 2025. With thid in mind he creator Poncle is already teasing the next free update (Version 1.13) as "probably the biggest free...
News 'Operation Night Strikers' Brings Four Action-Packed Arcade Classics To Switch This Year
Update: Confirmed for August
Developer M2 and publisher Taito have today announced that the '80s arcade compilation title Operation Night Strikers will also receive a Switch release at some point this year. This one was initially announced for Steam back in November, but a blog post on the Taito website confirmed that the Nintendo hybrid will also...
News Star Wars: Hunters Servers To Close Later This Year
Forced out
Zynga has announced that it will be shutting down servers for the free-to-play shooter Star Wars: Hunters on 1st October 2025. In a blog post shared on the official website, the developer shared that "We understand this news may be disappointing and want to assure you that this decision was not made lightly. Your passion and dedication...
Opinion Against All Odds - Why Does RPG RNG Hate Me?
Drop it like it's not
Ah, yes, hello. Here I am, yet again, wandering around the same part of the world map over and over. I’m surprised I haven’t managed to cull the White Tiger population near the city of Muse in Suikoden II, because I've been here for almost an hour and I’ve probably killed over 200 of these things. All for one darn rune...
News The Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 Soundtrack Sounds Expectedly Rockin'
Let's rock, let's rock today
While it was rumoured for more months than we care to remember, the wait for Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4's 11th July release date still feels like a long one. Fortunately, Spotify is here to make things a little bit easier. The streaming service has given us our first look at the upcoming bundle's soundtrack, and it...
News Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes Second Story Expansion DLC Now Available
"The Chapter of Seign"
Following the arrival of Marisa's story at the end of last month, Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes has now rolled out "The Chapter of Seign". This is the second chapter and will set you back $7.99 / £5.99 (or your regional equivalent). Once again you'll need the main game to access this new prequel story content. This DLC...
News We're Really Digging This New Range Of Shovel Knight Clothing
Knight and pay
If you're anything like us, then you probably have a rather large soft spot for Shovel Knight, Yacht Club Games' delightful series of throwback platformers. If you're even more like us, then that'll probably mean that you'll really dig this new range of Shovel Knight clothing. The new collection from Insert Coin Clothing is now...
Thursday13th Mar 2025
Rumour Xbox Expected To Join Switch 2 With A New Handheld This Year
Microsoft could be testing the waters...
The Switch 2 is just around the corner and according to a new report it could be joined by a new Xbox handheld "later in 2025". A new 'exclusive' from Windows Central claims Microsoft is partnering with another company to deliver a PC gaming OEM "think ASUS, Lenovo, MSI, Razer, etc" and something "similar to...
Random The "Grail" Of Sonic Merch Pops Up On eBay With Insane Price Tag
That's a lotta Rings
If you cast your mind back to last year's arrival of Sonic the Hedgehog 3 in cinemas, you might remember that SEGA created an all-new Genesis cart as a neat bit of promotion. The cart itself didn't contain anything too special (character images, posters and a small minigame), but it was a working cart and it was rare. So you...
Poll What's The Best Xenoblade Game? Rate Your Favourite For Our Upcoming Ranking
Including all ports and DLC
The upcoming 'Definitive' Switch version of Xenoblade Chronicles X has gotten us all excited about not just the Wii U gem coming in from the cold, but about the wider series in general. Tetsuya Takahashi's baby has grown and flourished throughout the Switch generation to such an extent that 'Operation Rainfall', the...
Round Up Humble Games Showcase 2025 - Every Nintendo Switch Announcement
And some surprises...
The Humble Games Showcase aired this week and as usual there were a bunch of Switch-related indie game announcements. First up was some DLC for the fun 2.5 action platformer Bo: Path of the Teal Lotus. This was followed by a confirmation of the action RPG Town of Zoz for Switch, and the detective-inspired release On Your Tail...
News We Really Want To See This Turn-Based TMNT Game Come To Switch
Totally Tactical!
We're almost three months in, and we haven't had a single Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles game lined up for Switch in 2025 — which, after the trio we got last year, feels like a long time. One that we'd expect to see make its way over at some point, however, is Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Tactical Takedown, an upcoming turn-based...
Rumour Bethesda's Elder Scrolls: Oblivion "Remake" Could Be Arriving Soon
Switch 2 release when?
Ahead of Nintendo's Switch 2 Direct next month, the rumour about Bethesda's 2006 action-RPG The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion getting a "remake" has popped up once again. After leaked evidence dating back to 2023, the latest update suggests it could be arriving "sooner" than fans think. This information comes from the
News Nintendo San Francisco Is Getting A "Grand Opening" In May
Grab your scissors, Mario
First announced back in May 2024, the second Nintendo Store in the US is scheduled to open on 15th May 2025. Nintendo San Francisco (sorry, Nintendo SAN FRANCISCO) will join the firm's flagship store in New York and give West Coast fans somewhere to pick up Ninty-related swag, clothes, and other merch. Plus, you know,...
News Pipistrello And The Cursed Yoyo Is Giving Us Zelda GBA With A Neon Coat Of Paint
And it's around the corner
Publisher PM Studios and developer Pocket Trap have announced that Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo is coming to Switch on 28th May 2025. Plus, a free demo will be available on the eShop... today! Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo stakes its claim to being the "world's first yoyovania", boasting over 1000 unique screens,...
News Hello Kitty Island Adventure Sales Surpass Half A Million In 30 Days
The physical Switch version is out this month
The cute social sim Hello Kitty Island Adventure arrived on the Switch earlier this year and was well-received, even if it did borrow a fair bit from certain powerhouse games within the genre. It seems the hard work has paid off for Sunblink, with the team announcing the title has now surpassed 500,000...
Japanese Charts Suikoden's Admirable Debut Isn't Nearly Enough To Topple Monster Hunter
It's wild out there
After last week's stellar debut, you might have assumed that Monster Hunter Wilds sales would have slowed down a little in Japan. Slow down they have, but Capcom's latest is still a long way from having its throne usurped. According to Famitsu's latest numbers, Wilds shifted an additional 101,058 on PS5 in its second week,...
News PowerWash Simulator 2 Is Real, And It's Reportedly Heading To Switch 2
Though FutureLab's denying the rumours
After years of content updates and DLC, developer FuturLab has today revealed PowerWash Simulator 2. If that wasn't news to scrub up for, it seems like it'll be cleaning its way onto Switch 2. As the name suggests, this is a full-blown sequel to the 2022 clean 'em up (is that a thing?), which will see you...
News M2 Is Working On A Brand New 'Night Striker' Game
And we've got some footage
M2, the emulation wizards who are responsible for multiple Sega Ages titles, Virtual Console ports, and the excellent Castlevania Advance and Dominus Collections, has shared a brand new trailer for its upcoming game, Night Striker Gear, which is coming to Switch in 2025. The clip was shared on Bluesky by ohfivepro (via
News Atelier Yumia Scores Free Demo Next Week, While New Trailer Dives Into Gameplay
Only alchemy could make a title that long
The catchily-titled Atelier Yumia: The Alchemist of Memories & the Envisioned Land is set to land on Switch next week on 21st March, but ahead of that, Koei Tecmo has revealed a new gameplay trailer and the promise of an upcoming free demo. We'll start with that freebie. The demo is heading to the...
News Bō: Path Of The Teal Lotus Upcoming DLC Adds Boss Rush, New Quests & More
Get ready for Tanuki Kabuki
We had a great time with the stunning metroidvania Bō: Path of the Teal Lotus when it launched on Switch last year and now, it seems, the adventure is set to get even bigger. Announced during yesterday's Humble Games Showcase 2025, developer Squid Shock Studios shared an all-new trailer for the metroidvania, showcasing...
News Jupiter's New Picross Game Brings More Doraemon Action To Switch And A Demo
You can download the demo right now
The Picross experts at Jupiter have this week announced a new crossover release officially titled Picross S Doraemon & F Characters Edition. It will be launching for the Switch eShop later this month on 26th March 2025 and pre-orders are now live. This new crossover entry will set you back $10.99 (or your...
Nintendo Download 13th March (North America)
Expelled! On Your Tail! MLB The Show!
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: On Your Tail (Humble Games, 13th Mar,...
Exclusive Mega Man X-Style Roguelite 'Elsie' Gets A Digital Soundtrack With Bonus Tracks
42 tracks, including six bonuses
Knight Shift Games' Elsie is getting a digital soundtrack release and it's available... now! The roguelite action-platformer in the Mega Man X mould released back in 2024 with Playtonic on publishing duties and Eric Benaim's soundtrack was one of the highlights noted in our 8/10 review. Ollie called it "killer", in...
Wednesday12th Mar 2025
Guide Best Nintendo Switch Collections And Compilation Games
Bundles of joy
Switch is many a gamer's go-to console for revisiting retro classics, at home on the TV, or wherever you happen to take the handheld hybrid. Squeezing in nostalgia trips between the big new releases has never been easier, and there have been a host of exceptional collections and compilation packages on Nintendo's system that bring...
News Niantic Sells Pokémon GO And Entire Gaming Division For $3.5 Billion
Pikmin Bloom and Monster Hunter Now are also going
It's official — Niantic, the developer of Pokémon GO, Pikmin Bloom, and Monster Hunter Now, has sold its gaming division for a staggering $3.5 billion to Scopely, "a world leader in mobile games". This acquisition comes just a few weeks after reports emerged that Niantic was in talks to sell...
News Star Fox Veteran's New Game Is Channelling Serious Lylat Energy
Every McCloud has a silver lining
With the Star Fox series skipping the Switch generation, we've seen more than a few imitators step up to fill its space. But none have appeared quite as Star Fox-y as Wild Blue, an upcoming "modern take of the beloved on-rails adventures of the 90s" from Giles Goddard's indie game studio, Chuhai Labs (Cursed to...
News "I Couldn’t Allow Myself To Kill My Soul" - Kamiya Dives Deeper On Why He Left PlatinumGames
Says Clovers offers a "fresh start"
Hideki Kamiya has spoken pretty openly about his decision to leave PlatinumGames in late 2023, but in a new interview with Japanese outlet Game*Spark, he dived even deeper into what prompted his departure from the Bayonetta studio. Kamiya cut his teeth in the games industry at Capcom's Studio 4, where he worked...
News Ori Dev Goes "Fully Independent" Following Private Division Sale
Full Moon
Moon Studios, the developer behind the Ori series and the upcoming action RPG No Rest for the Wicked, has announced that it is now "fully independent" after purchasing the publishing rights to its next game from the recently sold Private Division. In a new YouTube update on No Rest for the Wicked's next patch, studio co-founders Thomas...
PSA Don't Be Fooled, This Blatant Rip-Off Isn't The 'Content Warning' You Want On Switch
Be warned
Back in April 2024 you may remember a flurry of excitement when Landfall's Content Warning released for PC. A first-person co-op horror game which involves capturing footage of scary events and uploading it to 'SpöökTube' for likes and clout, it was made free to download for 24 hours at launch and its blend of quirky comedy and genuine...
Gallery Harvest Moon's New "Cozy" Switch Bundle Shares First Screenshots Ahead Of June Launch
3DS games optimised for the current gen
In case you missed it, Natsume announced in January it would be releasing a "cozy bundle" for the Nintendo Switch featuring the 3DS titles Harvest Moon: The Lost Valley and Harvest Moon: Skytree Village. This new package, now optimised for Switch, comes with updated UI, updated controls, and higher...
Random Takaya Imamura's Holding Out Hope For A Star Fox Movie
And he reckons Miyamoto will make it happen
Surprise! Takaya Imamura is back with another dream for the future of Star Fox. But this time, instead of calling for a Switch port of Star Fox Zero or Assault again, the legendary Nintendo artist has his heart set on the big screen. At least, that's what he told former NOA staffers Kit and Krysta in a...
News Dadish Dev's Adorable Gravity-Bending Platformer Jumps Onto Switch Today
Brave and with heart
If you're a fan of the absurdly charming platforming series Dadish, then you'll be pleased to know that developer Thomas K. Young's next game, Be Brave, Barb, is bringing even more immaculate adorability to the Switch eShop today. Much like the dev's previous titles, Be Brave, Barb is a sweet platformer with a twist of comedy...
Tuesday11th Mar 2025
Guide Best Cheap Nintendo Switch Games
50 games under 20 bucks
We've swept and bolstered this list of great Switch games on the cheaper end of the spectrum. We've also added the lowest-ever sale price to each entry, in case you'd rather wishlist 'em and wait for a bargain. Nintendo Switch's huge library can be overwhelming, with quite literally hundreds of incredible options on eShop...
News Chrono Trigger To Celebrate 30th Anniversary With "Various Projects"
Expect more "over the next year"
A lot of classic video games are coming up on major milestones and anniversaries, and one of them happens to be Square Enix's legendary 1995 RPG Chrono Trigger. Today actually happens to be the game's 30th anniversary since its initial Super Famicom and SNES release and to mark this special occasion, Square Enix has...
Poll What Switch Game Could You Not Live Without?
Desert Island Dekus
As we approach the end of the 'Switch 1' generation (at least, we hope we're approaching the end), we're starting to get all whimsical about the last eight years. In truth, the Switch has brought us some of our favourite games of all time, and the list of certified 10/10 bangers to have landed on the console is enough to keep us...
News Meet The Stellar Cast Of Trails In The Sky 1st Chapter
How to walk in Liberl, with friends
GungHo Entertainment and Nihon Falcom have shared a brand new trailer for Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter, the upcoming remake of the first Trails / Kiseki game, The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky. This time around, we've got a brief introduction to all eight of the main playable characters, as well as...
Feature But The Future Can Change - Chrono Trigger And Learning To Love The World
The Corridors of Time
Note: If you haven't played Chrono Trigger to completion...what are you playing at? If you're sensitive to spoilers, come back when you're done as we discuss end-game details below... “But... the future refused to change.” For the most part, Chrono Trigger is a chirpy, cheery game. It’s lightning in a bottle, a...
News Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition Builds Hype With New Tetris 99 Crossover
We're really feeling this free theme
It's an exciting month to be a Xenoblade fan with the upcoming release of Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition for the Switch. Apart from this, Nintendo will also be celebrating this Wii U title's return with a brand new Tetris 99 Maximus Cup, kicking off later this week on 14th March and running through...
Random Fan's 110km Journey To Draw Mario's Face Will Put Your Morning Stroll To Shame
Now that's an Odyssey
No matter how hard you went on the MAR10 Day celebrations yesterday, we'd wager that you probably didn't put as much effort into marking the occasion as Guillaume Lazert, a French fan who embarked on a two-day, 110km (68 miles) trip just to draw Mario's face (thanks, NME). You see, Lazert is a self-professed "GPS artist",...
News Commodore 64 Platformer 'Beyond The Ice Palace' Returns With Brutally Difficult Sequel
Out today on Switch
Today marks the release of Beyond the Ice Palace 2, and no, you're not imagining things — this is a sequel the 1988 Amiga, Commodore 64, and ZX Spectrum platformer. Taking the shape of a Soulslike Metroidvania, Beyond the Ice Palace 2 sees you take up the chains of the Cursed King who has broken from from imprisonment. Touting...
News Inside Dev Threatens Legal Action Against Studio Co-Founder As "Bullying" Allegations Arise
"I will not stop being who I am"
Playdead, the studio behind indie hits Limbo and Inside, has demanded compensation and reimbursement from studio co-founder Dino Patti on claims of copyright infringement — an act that Patti describes as "bullying" from fellow co-founder Arnt Jensen (thanks for the heads up, Game Developer). The pair split shortly...
News Celeste Composer Releases "Concept Album" For Studio's Cancelled Follow-Up, Earthblade
Drawing inspiration from Vangelis, Ghibli & more
Earthblade, the next game from Celeste developer Extremely OK Games, was sadly cancelled earlier this year following what studio founder Maddy Thorson described as "a disagreement about the IP rights of Celeste". We only got a very small taste of what this follow-up would offer — a
News LEGO Is Apparently "Building Up" To In-House Game Development
Spilling the TT
For years, LEGO has found great success in teaming up with third-party studios to develop its tie-in game titles. However, it seems that collaborations with the likes of TT Games, 2K and Epic may soon come to an end, as a LEGO executive has suggested that the company wants to take things in-house in the future. In a recent interview...
News Classic Super Mario Soundtrack Joins Nintendo's Music App For MAR10 Day
Bop to the beat
The MAR10 Day celebrations this year have been fairly lowkey, but we're not entirely done just yet. In case you missed it, Nintendo has added a new soundtrack to its Nintendo Music mobile application and sure enough it's a Mario one! Following on from Super Mario Bros. 2 last month and the Zelda: Link to the Past album last week,...
News Okami 2 Studio Won't Limit Itself To Sequels And Existing IP
The next project could be "entirely new"
The new Clovers Studio, led by video game industry legend Hideki Kamiya, won't be limited to "existing IP". Speaking to Japanese publication GameSpark, Kamiya and his former PlatinumGames colleague Kento Koyama mentioned how just because Clovers was starting with a sequel to Okami, didn't mean it would...
News Ender Magnolia: Bloom In The Mist Adds New Game Plus In Free Update
Now it's really blossoming
Adglobe and Live Wire's critically acclaimed Metroidvania Ender Magnolia: Bloom in the Mist has received a free update, and its adds a few brand new features to the already fantastic game. In version 1.1.0, which is now live on Steam and is coming to consoles soon, you'll be able to take part in Boss Rush Mode. You unlock...
Monday10th Mar 2025
News New 18+ LEGO Mario Kart Set Is A Better Build Than We Expected
Pole position on our wishlists
During the MAR10 Day celebrations last year, Nintendo dropped a teaser for an upcoming Mario Kart 'big build' set - with a silhouette that showcased a more detailed kart than we had previously seen from the child-friendly builds. A year of silence ensued, but we'd expect our first official look to arrive later on today...
News Nintendo & Pokémon Company Had An "Adversarial Relationship", Say Former NOA Staffers
"There was a little bit of salt"
In a recent episode of their podcast, former Nintendo of America staffers Kit Ellis and Krysta Yang discussed details about what they called the "adversarial relationship" between NOA and the US arm of The Pokémon Company. The pair discussed tensions between the US teams while looking back on the origins of the...
News Nintendo Kicks Off MAR10 Day With A New Free Alarmo Theme
Featuring four new tracks
MAR10 Day is finally upon us, and Nintendo is wasting no time getting the show on the road as it has revealed a fresh Alarmo theme to celebrate the occasion. Super Mario Bros. has landed some Alarmo fame this time, with four tracks from the legendary NES platformer making the jump to the interactive clock later today. We...
News New Nintendo Patent Hints At Improved Voice Chat On Switch 2
Chatter up!
A new patent from Nintendo seems to suggest that voice chat will be better implemented into Switch 2, finally overcoming one of our biggest complaints with 'Switch 1' (thanks, Wccftech). The patent was filed back in November 2024 before being published by the United States Patent Application Office late last
Random This Stunning Fan-Made Animation Is The Perfect Way To Celebrate MAR10 Day
Make it a Mario day
Nintendo has already kicked off its MAR10 Day celebrations with new LEGO, sales and Alarmo themes, but there's plenty of fan-made goodness to get into, too. Like, for example, this stunning animation from the YouTu
News Capcom Slashes The Price Of Monster Hunter, Ace Attorney In Big eShop Sale (US)
Mega Man, Resident Evil, Ghost Trick all discounted
Capcom is having a huge eShop sale right now in the US, with up to 75% off of some of the studio's biggest IPs. Thanks to the ever-reliable Wario64 for bringing this to our attention! Monster Hunter is among the biggest here, and while the franchise is currently eating up everyone's free time on...
UK Charts Split Fiction's Strong Start Has Us Praying For A Switch 2 Port
Leaving Suikoden in the dust
When a new Monster Hunter appears, you'd expect it to stick around in the top spot for a few weeks, right? Well, not if Hazelight has anything to say about it. The studio's latest co-op adventure, Split Fiction, has arrived with a bang in the UK charts this week, claiming pole position and pushing Monster Hunter Wilds...
Sunday9th Mar 2025
Guide Best Nintendo Switch RPGs
The finest trad-style Switch RPGs available to humanity
Nintendo Switch has amassed a huge number of quality titles across almost every category since launching back in 2017, but that may be more true with RPGs than any other genre. Switch RPG fans are spoilt for choice, with a veritable glut of retro re-releases and ports, indie gems, and the...
News Capcom Provides Update On Game Changes In 'Fighting Collection 2'
Here's what you can expect
Capcom outlined the changes to its Capcom Fighting Collection 2 last September and now it appears to have provided an update on select games in this new package. This covers not only changes but also additional settings and much more. Here's the rundown via Capcom's official website: Capcom Vs. SNK Millennium Fight...
Video Digital Foundry's Technical Analysis Of Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection 2.0 Update
MGS2 and 3 have definitely "improved"
Last November, the Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1 for the Switch was bumped up to Version 2.0.0 and now Digital Foundry has taken another look at the current state of the game on Nintendo's platform. Focusing on MGS2 and 3, the Switch version has notably "improved" since the l
News Switch 2 Filings Show Support For Wi-Fi 6
Better, faster
In the same round of Switch 2 filings at the Federal Communication Commission (FCC) in the US, it seems Wi-Fi 6 support has been confirmed. As highlighted by The Verge, Wi-Fi 6 translates to "faster Wi-Fi in your Switch 2" - with the outlet expanding on what to potentially expect on this front (an
News Switch 2 Will Support NFC, According To New FCC Filings
amiibo live on
Although we're just weeks out from learning more about the Nintendo Switch 2, new findings have surfaced ahead of the Direct broadcast - shedding light on the successor system's capabilities. As reported by The Verge, the latest filings at the Federal Communication Commission (FCC) in th
Poll Box Art Brawl - Duel: Ninja Gaiden III: The Ancient Ship Of Doom (NES)
Hyaaah!
Hello chums, and welcome back to another edition of Box Art Brawl! Last time, we looked at Pokémon Trading Card Game for the Game Boy Color, and the result was pretty definitive. The Western design won with 69% of the vote, with some of you noting that the Japanese variant didn't even look like it belonged to the Pokémon franchise. User...
Saturday8th Mar 2025
News Pokémon Almost Became A "Gritty" Baseball-Themed RPG In The West
"Could we make it that they’re all baseball players in a baseball league?"
Gail Tilden, former Nintendo of America’s marketing boss, recently spoke to The Video Game History Foundation's Frank Cifaldi at the Long Island Retro Gaming Expo, and one of the topics she touched upon was the small matter of launching Pokémon in the West. As you'll...
Opinion The Best Tony Hawk Game Is Grinding Back, And I Can Only Hold My Breath
Not the same?
When Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 + 2 launched, I only had one thought on my mind: “This is awesome, but can we please get 3 + 4?” I had dabbled with the first two entries back in the day, but it was only when Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 launched in 2001 that I properly got hooked on the series. It felt perfect, and despite classics...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (8th March)
No luck Hunting them Monsters then?
The weekend has rolled around once more so it's time for another edition of What Are You Playing! After last week's Poké-fest, it's been a slightly quieter one in Nintendo land over recent days. The Game Boy NSO library was treated to a duo of new titles, Nintendo started slashing some prices ahead of MAR10 Day...
Friday7th Mar 2025
Review Donkey Kong (GB) - One Of The Game Boy's Very Best
It's on with the King of the Kongs
This review was originally published in June 2011. We're updating and republishing it to mark the arrival of the game in the Nintendo Switch Online Game Boy library. In 1994, Nintendo had a great idea; why not make a true sequel to the original Donkey Kong arcade game? The result is Donkey Kong for the Game Boy,...
News Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 4 Has Been Butchered For The Switch Remake
Pop shuvit up your...
Our sheer elation when Activision announced Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 for Switch has sadly bailed in light of news that the fourth entry will be subject to some pretty seismic changes. In short, as confirmed by Kotaku (thanks, Push Square), Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 4 won't of
Random Honda Teases Real-Life Pokémon Scarlet And Violet Motorbike
Update: Here's the official reveal
Remember last year when The Pokémon Company teamed up with Japanese vehicle manufacturer Toyota to create a real-life Miraidon motorbike? Well, Pokémon is now doing it again, but this time it's teaming up with the folks at Honda and this "almost life-size reproduction" is based on the other Scarlet and Violet...
News Switch Emulator 'NxEmu' Is Back And Hopes To Avoid Nintendo's Wrath
Heh, good luck
Nintendo has been absolutely relentless when it comes to Switch emulators, and for good reason: the company recently confirmed that the Switch 2 will be backwards compatible with the vast majority of Switch titles, so naturally, it doesn't want folks accessing said games in other ways. As such, emulation projects like Yuzu and...
News Skullgirls Dev Is Off The Game, Taking Legal Action Against Publisher
"Thank you all for everything - you deserve nothing but the best"
Hidden Variable, the LA-based developer of Skullgirls Mobile, has issued a statement revealing that the team is "no longer involved in the development of Skullgirls Mobile, 2nd Encore, or other Skullgirls IP-related efforts" since 21st January and has initiated legal proceedings...
News Nintendo Expands Switch Online's Game Boy Library With Two More Titles
Mario and Donkey Kong are here
Nintendo has announced two more Game Boy titles for the Switch Online service this week and they're available right now. First up, we have the 1994 title Donkey Kong and along with this is the 1995 puzzle game Mario's Picross. You can see both games in action in the video above. Here's a bit about both games, courtesy...
News "The Answer Was Always No" - Ex-Nintendo Employee On Zelda Movie Pitches
Even if Steven Spielberg were involved
With the news in 2023 that Nintendo would be working on an official Legend of Zelda movie in collaboration with Sony Pictures Entertainment, you can bet that we had to scoop our jaws from off the floor. Even with the success of the Super Mario Bros. Movie, a Zelda adaptation just didn't seem all that feasible...
Random These Hugging Pokémon Plushies Are Some Of The Cutest We've Seen In A While
Cubone used Hug
There's nothing quite like a cute Pokémon plush to bring a smile to the face, is there? Well, this new range arriving in Japan's Pokémon Centers next week might just be the cutest of the bunch (thanks, NintendoSoup). The "Brrr... Squish! Plush Toys" series (at least, that's the way Google Translate puts it) will arrive in the...
Opinion Legends Z-A's Xenoblade-Style Battles Are Pokémon's Most Exciting Evolution In Years
What? Pokémon is evolving!
I'm going to go out on a limb here and say something crazy: I like the look of Pokémon Legends: Z-A. I reckon I have about five minutes before the torches are lit and an angry mob appears outside my house, so let me throw another bombshell out there. I think the series' turn-based battles have grown stale, and no amount...
The future is bright(er)
If our hopes of some Monolith Soft Switch 2 goodness weren't already high enough, today, they reached a new peak as we learned that the team has added a fresh cutscene director to its ranks with a pretty beefy portfolio to his name. As brought to our attention by Stealth40K on BlueSky, the Nintendo-owned studio signed...
Mini Review Mainframes (Switch) - A Fun But Frustrating PC-Inspired Platformer
No doomscrolling here
Mainframes presents an intriguing premise: What if your PC desktop was its own game world? Taking on the role of a cute, anthropomorphic floppy disk called, uh, Floppy, you set off on a journey through multiple ‘biomes’ of increasing complexity in which PC windows (or frames) are traversed to reach your goal. Though very...
News "I Felt Totally Overwhelmed" - Balatro Dev Releases Development Timeline
From inception to launch
Balatro developer LocalThunk has released a complete timeline of the game's development, from its inception in 2021 to its eventual launch on 20th February 2024. You can read the whole thing on LocalThunk's website, but the developer states that the intention behind the post was due to "constantly forgetting major moments...
News Splatoon Manga Spotted On Japan's Switch eShop, Out Next Week
Squid kid
Although the Switch is soon to be replaced by its new and improved successor, Nintendo and other companies are still releasing all sorts of new content on the original hybrid system. This includes many different apps and next week some new Splatoon-themed content will be made available in Japan. As highlighted by GoNintendo, it's the...
News Spyro's Stylish 'Year Of The Dragon' Skateboard Statue Is Now Available To Pre-Order
Another First 4 Figures exclusive
Following its recent Metroid Prime statue, First 4 Figures has now officially unveiled a new Spyro: Year of the Dragon skateboard statue. There are three versions of this statue available including a standard edition $379.99, an exclusive edition for $404.99 and a definitive edition for $499.99. There are also...
Random Link Goes Full Master Chief In This Ocarina Of Time X Halo Mash-Up Mod
It's me, John Zelda
Ever since it landed its PC port, The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time has been granted some pretty wild mods. We've seen TOTK abilities like Ultrahand and Fuse make the jump to the N64 classic, and even ot
Thursday6th Mar 2025
Random Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom's Depths Hide A Mysterious, Unused Big Hole
Spelinker
You know, we had a sneaky suspicion that Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom would have some legs on it. From people's ridiculous Ultrahand creations to glitches to challenge runs, it feels like players are always discovering something weird or new. Well, fans have now found a huge hole (ahem...) tucked underneath the Hebra Depths, and Gaming...
News Samsung Shows Off Its Switch-Inspired Foldable Handheld
It's pretty ugly, though
Late last year, a patent emerged that suggested Samsung was looking to create its own foldable handheld console. Now, the company has showcased what such a device might actually look like at MWC25 in Barcelona. With the Nintendo Switch 2 launching later this year, you might be wondering if the console is set to receive some...
Opinion It's Taken 30 Years, But 'Terminator 2D' Could Right A Childhood Wrong
Judg(e)ment day
One night in 1993, I saw Terminator 2: Judgment Day for the first time. I was nine and I remember negotiating with my folks to stay up and watch the VHS with a Chinese takeaway. I remember the sweet-and-sour chicken, chow mein, and prawn crackers. I remember the lighting and the layout of the living room. I remember the clanking iron...
News Was That Pokémon Legends: Z-A Footage Running On Switch 2? Digital Foundry Weighs In
Prepare for a pretty obvious answer
Last week, we got our first look at some actual, real Pokémon Legends: Z-A footage. People have seemed pretty split between "we're so back!" and "it's so over!" in the days since, but we can all agree that it all looked very 'Switch 1', right? Apparently, not everyone thought it was that clean-cut, and some have...
Review Sorry We're Closed (Switch) - An Ethereal, Colourful Survival Horror Like No Other
Love is hell
To call à La Mode's Sorry We’re Closed a survival horror is certainly accurate in many ways, but it also does a disservice to just how unique and fresh this debut title really is. While it absolutely borrows a few elements from genre classics like Resident Evil and Silent Hill (including the obvious PS1-inspired visuals), Sorry...
Round Up The Reviews Are In For Suikoden I & II HD Remaster
Here's what the critics had to say
This week sees the arrival of Suikoden I & II HD Remaster: Gate Rune and Dunan Unification Wars on the Switch and multiple other platforms. The reviews are now rolling in for this two-in-one Konami offering, and if you are still not sure if this collection is right for you as a returning fan or newcomer, this...
Random Try Not To Cringe Watching This Video Of A Pokémon TCG Scalper
Gentlemen, please...
As long as Pokémon TCG exists, there will always be scalpers looking to make a quick buck from the game's rare cards and packs. Case in point, a new video has surfaced in which two men appear to be fighting it out to take advantage of a kiosk restock. The video comes from TikTok user 'yoc9official', who appears to be one of...
News Ex-Nintendo Employee Spills The Beans On The Company's Weirdest Zelda Ad
"This is not what we were expecting"
Over the years, Nintendo has put out some truly weird adverts for its consoles and games, including the wonderful SNES collaboration with the late, great Rik Mayall, and the bizarre sing-a-long commercial used for Super Mario Sunshine. Many of them pale in comparison to the NES Legend of Zelda advert starring...
Japanese Charts Monster Hunter Wilds Gives The PS5 The Boost It Really Needs
The tables turn
When you look at PS5 sales on a worldwide scale, there's no denying that Sony's latest hardware family is doing very well. Over in Japan, however, the console has struggled to dethrone the Nintendo Switch, consistently selling significantly fewer units on a weekly basis. That changes this week with the recent launch of Monster...
News Stardew Valley's New Update Resolves Nintendo Switch Patch "Error"
Now back to farming
In case you missed it, Stardew Valley's most recent update (Version 1.6.15.1) included an error on the Switch. While the game was "mostly playable, there were some issues like "crashes", text problems and some other issues. Fortunately, the game's creator Eric 'ConcernedApe' Barone has been working to resolve this issue and a...
News Nintendo Shares Another Banger From The Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition Soundtrack
"I need a bigger gun"
We thought that last week's reveal of the Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition 'Don't Worry' remix might be the only peek we'd get at the upcoming remaster's soundtrack, but we were wrong! Nintendo UK is back with another track, and it's another banger. This time, it's the battle theme '
Video Nintendo Hypes Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition With New Batch Of Commercials
A new wave of NSO icons are also available
It's the month of March and for Xenoblade fans it means the return of Monolith Soft's Wii U game Xenoblade Chronicles X. Of course, this new version for Switch is the 'definitive edition' and that means updated visuals as well as additional content. As we noted in our hands on, this title now "looks and...
Nintendo Download 6th March (North America)
Suikoden I & II! Ever 17! Sorry We're Closed!
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: Suikoden I & II HD...
News A Hotline Miami-Inspired Game Developed By A Japanese Hip Hop Group? Count Us In!
Give us a cooler premise, we dare you
Games don't come much cooler than Sonokuni. This is a Hotline Miami-inspired action game developed by the Japanese hip hop group Don Yasa Crew and, just when you thought that premise couldn't get any sweeter, it's coming to Switch. Inspired by Japanese mythology, Sonokuni will see you playing as a lone...
Wednesday5th Mar 2025
Read the rune, Konami
Few RPGs, or video games, deal with war and hope in the face of tyranny like the Suikoden series. Konami’s prime RPG series, created by the late, great Yoshitaka Muriyama, is beloved by those who have played them – particularly the first two. They’re about the underdogs, about those who want better for their country, and...
News Nintendo Runs Out Of Replacement Parts For 2DS Systems And New 3DS LL, Ends Repairs In Japan
"We apologize for any inconvenience"
Nintendo has been winding down repairs for some of its older hardware in Japan over the past few years and today the company's customer support in this location has issued an update regarding the 3DS family of systems. This includes repairs for "Nintendo 2DS systems" and the New Nintendo 3DS LL (known as the XL...
News Mario Day Celebrations Begin With Free Switch Online Trial (US)
Available for a limited-time
Ahead of MAR10 Day next week, Nintendo has announced multiple Mario Day discounts on select Nintendo Switch titles. If you're wanting even more Mario action, you can also check out Mario's classic library of games on the Switch Online service. To help you do this, Nintendo is offering a free 14-day trial, with this...
News Modders Successfully Install A 1080p OLED Screen Into The Switch Lite
Playing with power
You're probably familiar with Taki Udon's work by now. The modder had previously managed to implement an OLED screen into the Switch Lite, and proceeded to sell the 'Super5' installation kits on the RetroRemake website. Now, however, with the help of fellow modder @AzkaliManad, the pair have gone one step further with their...
News Analyst Fears U.S. Tariffs Could Spell Disaster For Physical Games
"What a mess"
Since taking office in January, the Trump administration has implemented a range of tariffs on goods being imported into the country. The introductions, which came into effect yesterday, include a 25% tariff on products from Mexico and a 20% tariff on goods from China (an additional 10% on what was initially implemented on 4th...
News Nintendo Music Updated To Version 1.1.0, Here's What's Included
A small but handy toggle
Nintendo Music yesterday added the classic Zelda soundtrack 'A Link to the Past' and it seems Nintendo has also updated the app for mobile devices. As highlighted by dataminer 'OatmealDome' on social media, this updates the app to Version 1.1.0 on iOS and Android devices. It includes an update for "automatic volume...
News Nintendo Places Outside Top 20 In Metacritic's 15th Annual Game Publisher Rankings
The Big N's lowest ranking yet
Metacritic has today revealed its 15th annual game publisher rankings, giving us an updated look at how the biggest publishers of 2024 performed based on critic reviews. Nintendo wound up in 22nd place out of the 37 publishers in this year's list which, considering it landed in sixth place last time, is quite the...
Random Pokémon-Shaped Cheeto Auction Proves The World Has Gone Mad
Sorry, it sold for how much..?
A Flamin' Hot Cheeto shaped like Pokémon's Charizard has sold for a mind-boggling $87,840 at a recent auction on Goldin (thanks, Polygon). Yes, the 'Cheetozard' started off at $250 before receiving a staggering 60 bids from auctioneers before ending on 2nd March 2025 with a winning bid of $72,000 (with the buyer's...
News Looks Like Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 On Switch Will Require A Mandatory Download
Kickflippin' 'eck...
Sigh... We really don't like reporting on this kind of stuff, but alas, it's our duty to you, our dear readers, to know what you're getting yourself into. Judging from images of the box art online, it looks like Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 will require a mandatory download on the Nintendo Switch. Now, it's not known at this...
News Nintendo Awarded $7 Million In Win Against Counterfeit amiibo Sellers
Waahahaha!
As you might recall, Nintendo and Amazon filed a lawsuit against sellers of alleged fake products including counterfeit amiibo. In an update, Nintendo has officially won - with Seattle district judge Marsha J. Pechman awarding the video game giant approximately $7,030,158 million as a default judgment against the two sellers (thanks,...
News SEGA Wants To "Reinforce" Its Core Studios, But Don't Expect New Games Soon
Sonic, ATLUS and Like A Dragon all name dropped
SEGA has just released its latest financial report for Q3 of the current fiscal year, and the accompanying Q&A with company vice president Makoto Takahashi and director Nobuaki Yoshii gives a neat little insight about what the team has planned for the future (thanks,
News No Man's Sky's Latest Hotfix Lands On Switch Soon, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Squash those space bugs
No Man's Sky landed its 'Worlds Part II' update back in January, with the space adventure getting treated to new solar systems, biomes, terrains and a bunch more wonderful stuff. This week, in an attempt to iron out some of the creases, developer Hello Games has released a hotfix to get the latest update running in tip-top...
Tuesday4th Mar 2025
News Nintendo Discounts Several Games On Switch For MAR10 Day (North America)
"I'm a slasher... of prices!"
Nintendo has announced that it is discounting several first-party retail titles on Nintendo Switch to coincide with the upcoming MAR10 Day celebrations (that's 10th March in case it wasn't incredibly obvious). Available on 9th March 2025, six games will be discounted down to a suggested retail price of $39.99, while...
News 20 Years After Its Demise, Publisher 'Acclaim' Is Being Resurrected
Will look to "support indie developers and reignite classic franchises"
Back in the day, Acclaim Entertainment was a pretty formidable force in the games industry. It has dozens upon dozens of games under its belt, including the first two Burnout titles, the Turok series, NBA Jam, and of course, Mary-Kate and Ashley: Sweet 16 - License to Drive...
News My Nintendo Store Adds Two Mario-Themed 'Exclusives' (US)
Fancy a Mario bag or license holder?
Nintendo is often restocking the My Nintendo Store with all sorts of goodies and the latest batch of 'exclusives' has arrived. My Nintendo users located in the US can now get their hands on a Super Mario Stadium Tote Bag for 500 Platinum Points and a Mario Kart 8 Deluxe License Holder with Lanyard for the same...
News Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 Officially Revealed For Nintendo Switch
Launching this July
Apparently leakers just can't help themselves, as fresh details on the as-yet-unannounced Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 have been revealed ahead of an official announcement later today. Billbil-kun, who has been known to reliably leak new games ahead of their official reveals, has uploaded two posts on social media that detail...
News Hamster's Arcade Archives Celebrates Eight Years Of Switch eShop Releases
"Thank you for your unwavering support"
Since the arrival of the Switch in 2017, Hamster Corporation has been releasing all sorts of arcade classics on the eShop. Now, in line with the eighth anniversary of Nintendo's hybrid system, Hamster's president and CEO Satoshi Hamada has taken a moment out of his busy schedule to share some fun facts. If...
News Analyst Expects Switch 2 To Sell Like Hot Cakes In Its First Quarter
Pre-empting a battle with the PS6
As it enters its ninth year, it's fair to say that the Nintendo Switch has been quite the sales hit. Like, 150 million units, third best-selling console of all time, kind of a hit. We've previously heard analysts make the low-hanging fruit prediction that Switch 2's sales numbers might not live up to that of its...
Feature These Past 8 Years Have Been A Privilege
Golden generation
The Switch turned eight this week and Nintendo Life contributor and friend of the site Gonçalo 'Shiryu' Lopes posted this touching tribute to the console and its effect on his life on Patreon. With kind permission, we're publishing an adapted version of his personal Switch story... The Wii U sadly fizzled so I had picked up a...
Round Up Everything Announced At Konami's Suikoden "Special Program" Broadcast
"All the latest news on Suikoden"
Suikoden I & II HD Remaster arrives on the Nintendo Switch early next month and ahead of the official launch, Konami has announced it will be hosting a "special program" broadcast on 3rd March 2025. According to an update from the official game account, this broadcast will bring fans "all the latest news on...
Hands On Absolum - Dead Cells Meets Streets Of Rage 4 In An Effortlessly Stylish 'Rogue 'Em Up'
Just one more run
What would you get if you crossed Dead Cells with Streets of Rage 4? Well, to save you the hassle, we’ll tell you. You get Absolum, a ‘Rogue ‘em Up’ from developers Dotemu, Guard Crush Games, and Supamonks which we recently got the chance to play via a streamed preview build. It takes the slick, stylish, and accessible...
Random C'mon Nintendo, You Can Design A Better Mario Plane Than This
One for Lakitu
With MAR10 fast approaching, Nintendo has announced a number of ways you can join in and celebrate the company mascot. The usual Switch OLED bundle with the newest Super Mario game, some discounts on Mario Switch games (from 9th March), wider distribution of Alarmo, and a Super Nintendo World sweepstakes to give fans the chance to...
News Nintendo's Lawsuit Win Against Major French Sharehoster Is Now Final
"Nintendo is pleased with the Court’s finding"
Nintendo has announced that the French judiciary Court has ruled that DSTORAGE SAS, who operates the sharehoster website '1fichier', is liable for failing to remove or block pirated games from the platform. Although the Paris Court of Appeals had previously ruled in favour of Nintendo in 2023, this...
News Zelda's SNES Soundtrack 'A Link To The Past' Joins Nintendo Music, Here's Every Song Included
Listen to the past
It's a new week and that means Nintendo has released a new album for its Nintendo Music app. This time it's the Super Nintendo classic The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past. This game originally made its debut on the Super Famicom and SNES in 1991/92 and is filled with all sorts of legendary tunes. All up, this latest album...
News Rockstar Games Announces Acquisition Of Dev Behind GTA Trilogy Upgrades
The studio will be renamed 'Rockstar Australia'
Grand Theft Auto developer Rockstar has announced its acquisition of the Australian developer Video Games Deluxe. This Sydney-based team, which worked on the upgrades to Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy - Definitive Edition last year, will be renamed Rockstar Australia. The same team has previously...
News Miss PictoChat? This New iOS App Brings The Beloved DS Chatrooms To Mobile Messaging
The second coming
Anyone who owned a DS in the mid-2000s will likely have fond memories of PictoChat. Whether it was a one-off blast on launch day, or endless hours at a sleepover, Nintendo's little messaging service was a fun way to pass the time and show off your doodling skills when DS mania was all the rage. And now, in the year of our lord...
News Civilization VII's First Major Update Marches Onto Switch, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Watch out for that Bermuda Triangle
After surprising us all by launching on Switch last month, Sid Meier's Civilization VII has today landed its first update. There's a boatload to cover in this one, though the headline additions include the arrival of the Bermuda Triangle, updates to the Modern Age Geographic Society victory path and the ability...
News Indie Publisher Secret Mode Is Going Solo Following Sumo Group Split
Keeping a Secret
Investment firm Emona Capital LLP announced today that it has completed the successful buyout of Secret Mode — the publisher behind the likes of A Little To The Left, Wobbledogs, Loddlenaut, and more — from Sumo Group, a Tencent subsidiary. This isn't the firm's first foray into the gaming biz, either. Emona Capital currently...
Monday3rd Mar 2025
Guide Pokémon Scarlet & Violet: Mystery Gift Codes List
All the current Pokémon Scarlet and Violet Mystery Gift codes
Mystery Gifts returned in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, and that means you can get various Poké freebies over the coming months (and years!). The Pokémon Company and Nintendo release various special distributions for the games to give fans unique rewards, and we keep a handy list of...
Opinion Nintendo, Let Us Buy The Games Being Delisted From Switch Online
NSO-go
Well, it finally happened: the first game to be delisted from Nintendo Switch Online will disappear on 27th March. For years, the numbers have only gone up, and the total NSO game-count sits at an impressive 182 at the time of writing - with 109 more if you subscribe at the Expansion Pack tier. NSO was a slow starter, but the value has grown...
News Uh Oh, Blurred Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 Art Has Leaked Online
Do a (kick) flip!
In what is quickly becoming one of the worst-kept secrets in the biz, a blurred image of what appears to be the key art for the as-yet-unannounced Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 remaster has leaked online (thanks for the heads up, Push Square). Shared to Twitter by reliable leaker @billbil_kun (who previously correctly called the...
News An Unofficial New Book Celebrating Mario's 40th Anniversary Is On The Way
Wahoo!
After launching a beautiful book looking at the history of Club Nintendo, Oscar Bown is back with another upcoming Kickstarter project. This time, he's launching an updated and expanded version of the unofficial Super Mario Collection book with new content celebrating the plumber's 40th anniversary. Clocking in at 300 pages, this will be...
Review Everhood 2 (Switch) - A Subversive, Surprising Yet Shallow Undertale-Inspired RPG
Buckle up
In Lewis Carroll’s Alice in Wonderland, there’s an oft-quoted interaction in which the titular character, having fallen down the rabbit hole and become trapped in a dreamlike world, complains to the Cheshire Cat that she doesn’t want to be among mad people. “Oh, you can’t help that,” says the Cat. “We’re all mad here.”...
Video 12 Exciting New Games Coming To Nintendo Switch In March 2025
Xenoblade Chronicles X! Sorry We're Closed! Gal Guardians!
Another month is here, and this one is called March. Hooray! Aside from the fact that we're due a whole bunch of new games this month, it's also worth noting that we're now less than a month away from the highly-anticipated Switch 2 Direct showcase. Mmm, tasty. But back to the games. There...
News Masahiro Sakurai Receives Award From Japanese Government
For his YouTube video tutorials
Masahiro Sakurai, the legendary creator of Kirby and Super Smash Bros., has been recognised by the Japanese Government's Agency for Cultural Affairs. Sakurai revealed on social media platform X (spotted via VGC) has been listed as a recipient of the Cultural Affairs' annual Art Encouragement Prize for New Artist
News Fantasy Life i Development Was Restructured In 2024 As Keiji Inafune Left Company
"We had to reassess and restructure the project"
Note: This article previously incorrectly stated that Keiji Inafune designed Mega Man. We have corrected the error and apologise for the mistake. A brand new blog post from Level-5 has revealed some of the development woes its upcoming title Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time. Namely, the...
Anniversary Nintendo Switch Launched On This Day Eight Years Ago
Where does the time go?
It seems an almost impossible notion to consider, but with the Nintendo Switch celebrating its eighth birthday today, it's now merely two years away from being a decade old. A decade. That's simply absurd. It would be oh-so easy to remark on how the console is an ageing relic at this point that's in dire need of an upgrade,...
Random This Unofficial Sonic Unleashed PC Port Has Us Dreaming Of A Switch 2 Remaster
Werehogs, not swearhogs
Like all big pop culture moments, time has done weird things to the public perception of Sonic Unleashed. What launched in HD on Xbox 360 and PS3 (and in SD on Wii and PS2) back in 2008 to the lukewarm reception of "oh, it's like Sonic only slower... and greyer" has developed into something a tad more nostalgic, particularly...
UK Charts Mario Kart 8 Grabs Silver As Monster Hunter Wilds Makes Its Debut
A monstrous start
Well folks, a new Monster Hunter game has come out, which means that Monster Hunter is predictably dominating the UK Charts. It wasn't always this way, but it's safe to say that the series has well and truly broken into the mainstream now. Surprisingly, however, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe has actually managed to climb the charts to land...
News Pokémon TCG Pocket Surpasses 100 Million Downloads
That's a lot of cards
Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket developer DeNA has announced that the hit card-collecting app has surpassed 100 million downloads worldwide. Yep, 100 million. The app actually reached this download milestone last week whilst we were all deep in Pokémon Day celebrations, but a number that big is worthy of some recognition,...
Sunday2nd Mar 2025
Update: Launching this August
If you played the Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles video game and were wondering when Tanjiro and his demon-slaying buddies would be returning, we've got an update. Aniplex has announced the second chapter of this game - officially titled Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Hinokami Chronicles...
Feature Nintendo Life eShop Selects (February 2025)
Our picks for the best eShop games of February
Goodbye February, hello March! And an even bigger hello to eShop Selects. We're one month closer to the Switch 2's big bonanza, but hey, let's not get too ahead of ourselves yet. We've still got a fresh and full eShop on the Switch to go through. As is usual for February, things have been a little...
News New Bandai Namco Trademark 'Once Upon A Katamari' Spotted
Is the Prince returning?
There have been multiple times during the Switch generation where Bandai Namco has trademarked a certain game or series and has actually gone on to officially announce something. With this in mind, it's been discovered the Japanese publisher recently filed a trademark for 'Once Upon a Katamari' in Europe towards the end of...
Poll Box Art Brawl - Duel: Pokémon Trading Card Game
Gotta trade 'em all
Welcome, Trainers! It's time to embark on another journey into the wonderful world of Box Art Brawl. Before we head out, however, let's visit the lab and recap what happened last week. It was the DS' River King: Mystic Valley that we put under the microscope and, surprising nobody, the awful European variant came dead last...
News Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot 'Daima' Part 1 DLC Arriving Summer 2025, Official Trailer Released
Part 2 will launch in 2026
It’s been a big week in the world of Dragon Ball with the final episode of the new anime Dragon Ball Daima airing. Timed in with this is a new trailer for part one of Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot – Daima – Adventure through the Demon Realm Pack. This DLC will be arriving in Summer 2025 (between July and September 2025)...
News Warriors: Abyss Teases New Character For March Update
Along with some Switch "performance improvements"
Following the release of WARRIORS: Abyss in February, Koei Tecmo has announced a "March update" adding another character to the game and much more. One other highlight is "performance improvements" for the Nintendo Switch version of the game and apart from this are bug fixes and various other...
Saturday1st Mar 2025
News Nintendo Confirms Removal Of Switch Online SNES Game
Super Soccer will "no longer be available"
Following yesterday's update about the removal of Super Formation Soccer from the Switch Online Super Famicom service in Japan, Nintendo has now confirmed the local version of the game will also "no longer be available" later this month. The official game page for Super Soccer on the Switch Online Super...
News Stardew Valley's New Update For Nintendo Switch Is Now Live
Update: Creator acknowledges "error" in Switch patch
Eric 'ConcernedApe' Barone's farming and lifestyle simulation Stardew Valley is the game that keeps on giving and today marks the release of another free update for the Nintendo Switch. This week happens to mark the ninth anniversary of the game and Barone has released the latest update Version...
News Dragon Quest XI S Returns To Switch eShop "At A Permanently Reduced Price"
Good news, Hero
At the beginning of February, Square Enix temporarily removed Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age - Definitive Edition from the Switch eShop to make some "minor updates" to the store listing. In an update on social media, the official Dragon Quest account has now confirmed the game has made its digital retur
Guide Upcoming Nintendo Switch Games And Accessories For March And April 2025
X factor
More official details about Switch 2 are coming at the start of April, but until then Switch keeps on trucking with excellent games still arriving for the console which, incredibly, enters its ninth year on March 1st. In fact, the coming weeks see the arrival of some RPG gems in series old and, erm, very old which we're jonesing to dive...
News Turok Receives A New Update For Nintendo Switch, Here's What's Included
Fancy some dinosaur hunting this weekend?
Turok was released on the Switch eShop way back in 2019 but Nightdive Studios is still updating it with new improvements and fixes. As part of an Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5 port this month, the modern version has received another update for all platforms. This latest update comes loaded with new...
News Pokémon Champions Reveals Multiplayer Battle Mode Options
A new challenger has appeared!
Pokémon Champions was one of the major announcements during the latest Pokémon Presents broadcast and we're still learning all sorts of things about it. The game's website and
Feature Catch-Up Crew: Metal Gear Solid - "It’s Been A Long Time, What’s The Situation?"
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The time has come for another Catch-up Crew mission, a regular assignment that sees cadets playing games for the first time - games long since played by other officers. Through their eyes, NL's senior staff gain fresh insight and a better understanding of not only those classic games, but also ourselves. Mainly the games, though. Today, we visit...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (1st March)
Hello, Hello Kitty
Hello folks, and good job on making it through another week! It's been a big week for Pokémon, with Thursday unveiling the latest Pokémon Presents. We got our first good look at Pokémon Legends: Z-A, the reveal of Pokémon Champions, and a whole bunch of oth
