Guide The Best Nintendo Switch Games (2025)
The very best Switch games to play right now
Guide Every Nintendo Switch Online Sega Genesis / Mega Drive Game Ranked
All the Sega Mega Drive games, ranked by you
News It's Official, Switch 2 Joy-Con Will Not Feature Hall Effect Sticks
Controllers have been designed from the ground up
News - April, 2025
Wednesday30th Apr 2025
News Nintendo Switch System Update 20.0.0 Is Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Adds Virtual Game Cards, GameShare and Switch 2 transfers
The Switch 2 arrives this June, and as part of this, Nintendo has some things it needs to prepare before the new system's arrival. This includes the release of a new firmware update for the original Switch today, which bumps the device up to Version 20.0.0 and adds new features to the HOME...
PSA Redownloading Switch eShop Games Has Now Changed With Latest Update
It's for the better, though
As you'll no doubt be aware by now, a new system update has been applied to the Nintendo Switch that essentially gets a few things in order before the upcoming launch of the Switch 2. One thing that might have flown under your radar is that redownloading titles directly from the eShop is now no longer possible. Heading...
Guide How Do Nintendo Switch 2 Virtual Game Cards Work? - Game Transfer & Lending Guide
Lend me a game, mate
Physical games are incredibly convenient, right? Yes, the act of manually switching out your Switch cartridges whenever you want to play a different game isn't convenient, but physical games allow you to swap between consoles at the drop of a hat and lend your games to family and friends. Digital games didn't use to afford such...
News Switch eShop Update Puts Less Focus On The Terrible 'eSlop'
A step in the right direction
In addition to the overall firmware update for the Switch, Nintendo has provided an update to the (now red) Switch eShop that is very welcome in one way, and perhaps not so welcome in another. To put it simply, changes applied to the 'Charts' and 'Current Offers' pages now seems to put less focus on the so-called...
Guide Nintendo Switch 2: GameShare Guide - How To Share Games Locally And Online
Share the love
Alongside the launch of Switch 2, Nintendo introduced an innovative new way to share games with your friends across multiple systems. GameShare lets you play select multiplayer titles on different systems at the same time, so your pals can join you for a gaming sesh while looking at a screen of their own. In this guide, we'll run...
News You Can Now Hide Those Naughty Hentai Games On Switch
Y'know... just in case
Virtual Game Cards is now a thing for the Nintendo Switch, letting you easily 'eject and load' titles from one console to another and lend digital games to family and friends, while providing a more elegant solution to redownloading your eShop games. One small, yet notable addition includes the ability to hide your Virtual...
Review Shotgun Cop Man (Switch) - Move Over, Meat Boy, There's A New Sheriff In Town
Devilishly good
Gun recoil (or kickback) has often been viewed as a negative in gaming; something that, through the application of unlockable perks, can be lessened or even eliminated entirely. Yet with Shotgun Cop Man, recoil is fundamental to both combat and traversal. Created by Swedish developer DeadToast Entertainment (Victor Ågren), Shotgun...
PSA Switch Update Adds Handy Feature Allowing System Transfer To "Dedicated Server"
Just in time for the Switch 2
Nintendo rolled out a new system update for the Switch today and it's added a handy feature if you're planning on trading in your original system or upgrading to the Switch 2 in some other way or form. As highlighted in the patch notes, users can now "System Transfer to Nintendo Switch 2", and for anyone who is going...
Opinion Clair Obscur: Expedition 33's Best Gameplay Feature Is Straight Out Of Mario's Playbook
QTE in the place to be
If you've been paying any attention whatsoever to upcoming and newly released games of late, you'll no doubt already know all about Sandfall Interactive's stunning Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. Indeed, this very writer slapped a 10/10 score on the new RPG over at our sister siter Pure Xbox, so yeah, it's quite good, is this...
News Sea Of Stars 'Throes Of The Watchmaker' DLC Finally Scores A Release Date
And it's right around the corner!
We've been eagerly awaiting news of the Sea of Stars 'Throes of the Watchmaker' DLC ever since Sabotage Studios first teased it in early 2024, and now, we finally have a release date. The excellent retro-inspired RPG will land its free DLC on 20th May, adding an extra eight-hour adventure that features new...
News Awesome Roguelike 'Astral Ascent' Doubles In Size With Ver. 2.0 Launch & New DLC
Go on then, just one more run
When Astral Ascent arrived on Switch in 2023, we called it "Probably the best roguelike since Hades", and we weren't lying, it's awesome. Well, soon enough, the run-based action will be getting even awesome-er with its ver. 2.0 launch and the arrival of a new DLC pack, 'The Outer Reaches'. The additions are coming...
News Mulitple Profie Icons Revamped In Latest Switch Firmware Update
Including DK's new design!
In case you somehow missed it, Donkey Kong has been given a new design in his upcoming Switch 2 release Donkey Kong Bananza. As part of this, Nintendo has slowly been updating DK assets, artwork, and merch, and now in another development, it's rolled out a new icon for the character based on his appearance in his new...
News TMNT Roguelike 'Splintered Fate' Scores A Totally Bodacious Collector's Edition
Casey in point
Turtles fans after something sweet for the shelf will want to keep an eye out for this one, as Super Evil Megacorp has today announced that the Hades-inspired roguelike Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Splintered Fate is going physical. We'll start with the standard option. The Splintered Fate 'Deluxe Edition' packs in a boxed copy of...
Random Clair Obscur Director Celebrates Amazing Switch RPG Which Launched On Same Day
"After your Expedition, check out The Hundred Line"
Goodness gracious, RPG fans have been spoiled over the past few years, right? In fact, let's point to last week specifically. In the space of two days, three huge RPGs launched across various platforms — Oblivion Remastered, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, and, for those of us with a Switch, The...
Video Sega Reflects On Sonic's Rich Racing History Ahead Of CrossWorlds
Take a drive down memory lane
It's a big year for racing games in more ways than one and apart from the new open-world Mario Kart game, Sega will also be releasing its new Sonic Racing game. In the leadup to this game's release, it's now uploaded a video (with narration by the YouTuber Sam Procrastinates) covering "the history of Sonic Racing"...
Video Nintendo Shares More Footage Of F-Zero GX For Switch Online
Check out the Story Mode
After years of being stranded on the GameCube, F-Zero GX is finally seeing the light of day via a new batch of GameCube games for Nintendo Switch Online on the Switch 2. Now, Nintendo has shared some additional footage of the upcoming release via the Nintendo Today! app, which has been kindly shared online by TodayNews. In...
News Two 3DS 'Harvest Moon' Games Find New Pastures On Switch In July
A refreshed crop
Natsume is bringing Harvest Moon: The Lost Valley and Harvest Moon: Skytree Village to Switch on 3rd July 2025 as a double-pack. Pre-orders are open now for the physical edition of Harvest Moon: The Lost Valley & Skytree Village, which will also net you an adorable little acrylic standee featuring a host of cuddly farm animals...
News Harvest Moon Meets Red Dead Redemption In 'Cattle Country' On Switch This May
Lasso the demo now, too
Playtonic Friends has shared the release date for Castle Pixel's adorable-looking Western-set farm sim, Cattle Country. Galloping onto Switch on 27th May, you'll be able to tend to the land, mind the ranch, and venture the frontier in lovely pixel art glory. Not only that, curious cowboys can download a free demo from the...
News Nintendo Highlights Multiple Switch Games Launching In May 2025
It's another busy month
We're still taking in everything that's recently been announced for the Switch 2 (and Switch 1), but there's no time to slow down with May just around the corner. If you are wondering what's up next and haven't had a chance to investigate it for yourself just yet, Nintendo has now provided a brief update highlighting the...
Tuesday29th Apr 2025
News Donkey Kong Bananza Might Be Teasing The Return Of An Old Friend
No, not that one
Donkey Kong Bananza looks as if it could be filled with all sorts of DK (and Mario) lore from across the decades, and now a new video on the Nintendo Today! mobile app may have teased another detail. New footage showing off DK's various facial animations is backed by what appears to be (spoiler alert) the Rambi theme music, which...
News Limited Run's Atlus Switch 2 Collector's Edition Is A 'Game-Key Card' Release
Available for $249.99
As we've discovered in recent weeks, multiple third-party Switch 2 games will be sold as "Game-Key Cards". Nintendo explains on its website how these cards are "different" from regular physical game cards as they don't contain the full game and act as a 'key' to download the title onto your system via the internet. While many...
News Switch 2's Dock Isn't Compatible With The Original Switch, According To Nintendo
No docking
The Switch 2 is getting a new dock and if you have been wondering whether you'll be able to use your original Switch with it, apparently not. According to a listing on Nintendo's Japanese website (as highlighted by Nintendo Everything), the original Switch systems seemingly can't be used with the Switch 2 docking station. This includes...
News Cyberpunk 2077 On Switch 2 Is "Best Way" To Play Handheld Says CD Projekt Red
It's breathtaking
Nintendo has dropped the latest video in its Creator's Voice series, which shines a spotlight on the third-party developers working on Switch 2 games. This week, it's CD Projekt Red's turn; most famous for the Witcher series, it's now bringing its huge futuristic first-person RPG Cyberpunk 2077 to the Switch 2 as a launch title...
News Grant Kirkhope Apparently Got A Bananas Reason For His Missing Mario Movie Credit
"I don't think they ever really liked DK 64 that much"
If you cast your mind back to 2023 and the release of The Super Mario Bros. Movie, you may recall that composer extraordinaire Grant Kirkhope was rightfully bemused upon finding out that he didn't get a credit at the end of the film, despite his 'DK Rap' playing a pretty prominent role in its...
News Yes, You Can Adjust The Camera In Mario Kart World
Get a good look?
Mario Kart World will introduce a boatload of new features when it drops on 5th June 2025 as a Switch 2 launch game. We've got a new open-world environment, courses that effectively join together in the Grand Prix, snacks that grant characters with new costumes, and much more. Small, less obvious new additions, however, have...
Talking Point Which Nintendo Series Are You Most Excited To See Return On Switch 2?
Playing favourites
We're on the cusp of a new console generation and naturally thoughts are turning to games we know are coming and games we know must be coming. News flash: Nintendo is making another one of those Mario games. They seem to go down well? So far, only Mario Kart and Donkey Kong have been confirmed for brand new, Switch 2-specific...
Video Capcom Fighting Collection 2 Spotlights More Games Ahead Of Switch Release
Bringing the fight to Switch next month
[Thu 10th Apr, 2025 00:30 BST] Capcom Fighting Collection 2 is out next month and we've now got a closer look at two games in this collection. The first video spotlights the 3D fighters Project Justice and Plasma Sword: Nightmare of Bilstein. As you can see in the trailer, there'll be a total of eight games...
News EA And Respawn Hit By Hundreds Of Layoffs As New Project Cancelled
Between 300 to 400 people have lost their job
Electronic Arts is reportedly laying off between 300-400 staff, with 100 of those coming from Apex Legends and Star Wars: Jedi developer Respawn,
News Switch 2 Exclusives Join Famitsu's "Most Wanted" Games Chart For The First Time
Here are the games readers are most excited about...
The famous Japanese video game outlet Famitsu regularly releases a list of its readership's "most wanted" games, and in the latest April update, it's added Nintendo Switch 2 exclusives for the first time based on the latest round of votes. In the top 30 "most wanted" games, Mario Kart World was...
News Two Retro Star Wars Games Will Be Free To Play Via Nintendo Switch Online Game Trial (US)
Just in time for May 4th
For those of you looking to kick off your Star Wars Day celebrations a little bit early, Nintendo is lending a bit of a helping hand to those with a Nintendo Switch Online subscription — at least in North America, anyway. From 30th April 10 am PT / 1pm ET to 6th May at 11:59 pm PT / 7th May at 2:59am ET, Nintendo is...
News Rift Of The Necrodancer Gets Saucy In Upcoming Pizza Tower DLC
Marinara sauce, that is
Brace Yourself Games' long-awaited follow-up to Crypt of the NecroDancer, Rift of the NecroDancer, was every bit as cheesy as you would hope to see from a Guitar Hero-style rhythm puzzle adventure game (rolls off the tongue, eh?), and its upcoming DLC is going to get things even cheesier. The beloved Wario Land-inspired...
News Beloved Fantasy City Builder 'Against The Storm' Arrives On Switch This June
A Steam success
Manor Lords publisher Hooded Horse and developer Eremite Games have today announced that the award-winning dark fantasy roguelike city builder (is that enough genre terms for ya?) Against the Storm will be making the jump to Switch on 26th June. This one launched on Steam in late 2023 and has since gone on to rack up over 1.5...
News Borderlands 4 Release Date Moves Forward, But Switch 2 Remains Unclear
Déjà vu
One of the most frustrating aspects of the Nintendo Switch was when third-party publishers would give a release date for games, and then say something along the lines of "and coming soon on Switch!"... Yeah, cool, very specific, thank you. We can't say for sure whether that's happening again, but Gearbox Software's Randy Pitchford has...
News Delightfully Daft 'Duck Detective' Quacks Out A Spooky Sequel Next Month
Fowl play
Duck Detective: The Secret Salami passed a lot of people by when it arrived on Switch last year, which is a shame, because this daft detective game about a case-cracking duck solving office drama was absolutely cracking quacking. Fortunately, if you did miss out, there's another case right around the corner as developer Happy Broccoli...
Monday28th Apr 2025
News Nintendo Today Video Showcases The New Switch 2 Pro Controller
It's a beaut
Nintendo has released a new video via its Nintendo Today! app which showcases the features and form factor of the new Switch 2 Pro Controller (thanks, Stealth40k). If you've already got the original Switch Pro Controller, then you might be looking at the latest iteration and wondering what's actually different. Well, there are a few...
Random Missed Out On A Switch 2 Pre-Order? Sakurai Has The Perfect Solution
Good idea, slick
If you happened to have missed out on a Switch 2 pre-order, then chances are you're feeling pretty glum at the moment. We get it. Over in Japan, prospective owners had to enter a lottery system in order to be granted the opportunity to place their pre-orders. We know that legendary developer Masahiro Sakurai managed to bag one, but...
Random Speedrunner Beats Zelda: Breath of the Wild At Switch 2 Experience
Faster than a Ganon-ball
It's no secret that The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild can be beaten pretty quickly if you know what you're doing. Thanks to the open-ended nature of the game, skilled players can skip basically everything after The Great Plateau and leg it straight to Hyrule Castle to face the final boss. At a recent Switch 2...
News GameStop Apparently Investigating New York Store Over Sus Switch 2 Bundle Sales
Who do SKU think you're kidding?
An Emmy award-winning audio engineer has taken to social media in order to call out his local GameStop store, which he claims has been attempting to force expensive Switch 2 bundles on its customers in an attempt to cash in on the high demand for the console in the US. As first reported over at
News Nintendo's Official Magazine Gets A Special Switch 2 Edition
Update: Japanese edition is now live
'Switch 2 Edition' is a phrase that we've got used to throwing around over the last few months. Heck, we're going to throw it out there again now, but not in the sense of the upcoming lineup of enhanced games. Yes, Nintendo has announced that its official magazine is getting a 'Special Edition' all about Switch...
Poll Which Switch 2 Accessories Are You Picking Up At Launch?
Accessorise up
Well, the Switch 2 pre-order circus came to town, and it was predictably calamitous. It feels like the same story every time a console launches these days, with demand vastly outstripping supply and the frenzy to secure a unit at launch generating joy and disappointment in equal measure. We hope those of you who weren't able to get a...
News Russia Looks To Seize 'World Of Tanks' Developer's Assets For "Extremist Activities"
Over Ukrainian support
Mir Tankov operator Lesta Games is being targeted by the Russian government over claims that the maker of various long-running and highly popular war-sim titles has been involved in extremist activities. Formerly owned by Wargaming, Lesta has been running Mir Tankov, an unaffiliated take on World of Tanks, since Wargaming...
UK Charts Surprise! It's Another Sleepy Week For Nintendo
Top 10? Now that's a name I've not heard in a long time...
We're back with the latest look at the UK charts, and, as we edge another week closer to the Switch 2 release date, it's another sleepy week in Nintendo land. Once again, there are no first-party showings for the House of Mario in the top 10. In fact, you have to scroll all the way down to...
News Elden Ring Has Now Shipped Over 30 Million Copies Ahead Of Switch 2 Launch
That's a lot of tarnished
FromSoftware has announced that it has now shipped over 30 million copies of the hit action-RPG Elden Ring, making it one of the most successful video games of all time after just three years on the market. Originally launched on 25th February 2022, the game took the now-classic 'souls' formula made famous in titles like...
Tuesday29th Apr 2025
PSA Beware Of Fake Switch Joy-Con Charging Grips
"I’m sure eBay will be very happy hearing about this"
The Nintendo Switch 2 may be on the horizon, but millions of original Switch consoles remain in active use—and that means there's still demand for accessories such as the Joy-Con Charging Grip. Sadly, picking up one of these accessories comes with some serious risks; examples of counterfeit...
Monday28th Apr 2025
News 'Baldi's Basics' Creator Talks Switch Ports, Baldi In Smash & Learning To Code Via His 3DS
Historicality. Yum!
Now, we're not sure if you're aware — or if you're even cool enough to be aware — of indie horror sensation, Baldi's Basics, but rest assured that this is one very peculiar slice of PC video-gaming strangeness. Indeed it's an experience that pairs grungy kids educational games of the 1990s with an unsettling horror twist, for...
News Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero Has Been Rated For Switch 2
In Saudi Arabia
Colour us a little bit surprised that a Dragon Ball game hasn't been announced for the Switch 2 yet. The legendary anime and manga series from the late Akira Toriyama has proven hugely popular on the current Switch, with both Dragon Ball FighterZ and Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot both getting ports to the console. Well, it seems like we...
News Gal Guardians: Servants Of The Dark Scores First Major Update, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
New bosses incoming
Inti Creates has today released the first major update for the Castlevania-inspired character-swapping adventure Gal Guardians: Servants of the Dark. This one brings the game up to ver. 1.2.1 (a small follow-up accompanied the "major" part of the update) and adds a handful of new features like a fresh 'Arena' event, new boss...
Sunday27th Apr 2025
Opinion Switch's Secret Best Couch Multiplayer Game Won't Be Playable On Switch 2
Don’t let this gem disappear unloved into the long dark night
After eight years of articles and YouTube content covering the Switch, you might think there are no surprises left to uncover, but I'm here to say that the very best couch multiplayer on the system – a game by Nintendo themselves – was completely missed by seemingly everyone on the...
News Nintendo Of America President On Timing Of Switch 2's Release Date
Doug Bowser: There's no specific time you "must launch video games"
Nintendo has confirmed the Switch 2 will be arriving on 5th June 2025, but why exactly did it choose this specific month? Speaking to NPR recently, Nintendo of America president Doug Bowser revealed some of the reasons behind this decision - explaining how there is really no...
Poll After One Month, How Often Are You Actually Using 'Nintendo Today'?
Old news?
It has been such a busy few weeks in the world of Nintendo that when asked, "How long has Nintendo Today! been out for?", our answers could range anywhere from three days to three years. In truth, the daily news app launched one month ago today, on 27th March 2025. That means we've had a full 31 days to see the calendar in action, set our...
Video Nintendo Shares More Footage Of Zelda: Wind Waker For Switch Online
Arriving June 5th
The GameCube library will be joining the Switch 2's online 'Expansion Pack' tier this June and one of three launch titles for this particular collection is Link's cel-shaded adventure The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker. Nintendo's new app 'Nintendo Today!' has been sharing some additional footage of this title in action on the...
News 'EA Sports Madden NFL 26' Switch 2 File Size Seemingly Revealed
Pre-orders are now live
Although Nintendo's first-party titles for the Switch 2 won't take up much space, it seems the early batch of third-party games will. Following details about multiple file sizes for a bunch of games earlier this week, Nintendo's official website has now listed the game file size for EA SPORTS Madden NFL 26 and it's...
Video Shinobi: Art Of Vengeance 'Stage Introduction' Trailer Released
Available this August
SEGA is reviving its ninja classic Shinobi with the help of Lizardcube this August and in the lead up it's sharing new details and footage. The latest update is a 'stage introduction' showing off the general design and flow of levels. While this is a 2D action platformer, there will be a bit more on offer as you can see...
Poll Box Art Brawl - Duel: Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones
Tactical decision
Howdy partners! We are back with another edition of Box Art Brawl. Last week, we matched up a duo of delightful designs for Pikmin on GameCube, though the competition wasn't even close. The classic North American / European variant walked away with a commanding win, taking 74% and leaving the colourful Japanese design with the...
Saturday26th Apr 2025
Poll GameStop Offers A Tempting Switch 2 Trade-In Deal, But Is It Really Worth It?
Out with the old?
Buying a new console on or close to its launch date (or, in some cases, at any point during its lifespan) can be exceptionally costly. It's often a good option, then, to flog your current-gen console and get a discount off your next hardware purchase, especially if the new one is backwards compatible. In the case of the Switch 2,...
News Turok Receives A New Update On Switch, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Download it now
The team at Nightdive Studios have rolled out a new update for Turok's Switch eShop release and multiple other platforms. Patch 3.0.1013 includes a whole list of Switch-specific updates. This includes fixes, some new options, and much more. Here are the full patch notes for this latest update (via Nightdive Studios' official...
Round Up Multiple Switch 2 Game Pre-Order Trailers Released
See what's arriving this June
With Switch 2 pre-orders going live in multiple locations this week, various game developers have used this second round of excitement to showcase their upcoming games for the new platform. This round up includes some new third-party game pre-order trailers as well as some we may have already showcased here on Nintendo...
News Split Fiction Movie Adaptation Reportedly Casts Sydney Sweeney
The game arrives on Switch 2 this June
Josef Fares and Hazelight's latest co-op action-adventure Split Fiction is on the way to the Switch 2 this June and now to add this, Variety is reporting the upcoming movie adaptation has cast Sydney Sweeney. Sweeney's role has not been decided yet, but according to Variety's "sources" she'll be playing either...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (26th April)
Zero dawn
Can you believe we're now less than 40 days away from the launch of the Switch 2? Gosh, it feels like yesterday we were sat peering at blurry photos of the motherboard, and now here we are. In the meantime, we have some games to play, but let's first recap some of the most interesting stories from this week. First up, it appears that the...
Friday25th Apr 2025
Guide Every Nintendo Switch 2 Game-Key Card Release
All confirmed Switch 2 Game-Key Card games
For Switch 2, Nintendo introduced a different type of physical release: Game-Key Cards. They've proven controversial amongst gamers as they contain no actual game data. Instead, once the game is downloaded, they function as a key that must be inserted into your Switch 2 to access the game stored in the...
Guide 123 Games You Should Pick Up In Nintendo's 'Save & Play' eShop Sale (Europe)
Every game we scored 9/10 or higher
The 'Save & Play' sale wraps up in just a few days, so this is your friendly reminder to make the most of the savings while they last! You'll find a rundown of the very best sale offerings below... Your mind may be fixed firmly on Switch 2, but that isn't going to stop Nintendo from opening the sale floodgates...
Guide 126 Games You Should Pick Up In Nintendo's 'Partner Spotlight' eShop Sale (North America)
Every game we scored 9/10 or higher
Nintendo's 'Partner Spotlight' Switch eShop sale wraps up this weekend on 27th April, so you only have a couple of days left to nip in and grab yourself a bargain! Want to know the very best titles currently seeing a price cut? Boy, do we have the list for you... Ready for some savings? Nintendo has kicked off...
Community 38 Switch Games We Missed, As Recommended By You
Part 10 - The saga continues
Welcome to the tenth instalment of our 'Games We Missed' series. Twice a year we round up a bunch of stragglers, many of which we had on our list to review but just couldn't get to due to the sheer number of games launching every week, some of which totally slipped through the net. As always, we asked Nintendo Life...
Saturday26th Apr 2025
News Atlus Reveals 'RAIDOU Remastered' Switch 2 Performance And Resolution
Switch information also revealed
Atlus will be bringing Raidou Remastered The Mystery of the Soulles Army to not only the original Switch but also the Switch 2 this June and if you're wondering how it will perform on the new Nintendo platform we've now got some details. According to the company's official Japanese website (via Nintendo Everything),...
Friday25th Apr 2025
News Switch 2 "Code-In-A-Box" Physical Game Listing Spotted Online
Not again!
Switch 2 is giving developers another way to distribute their games physically, but this might not necessarily rule out the end of "code-in-a-box" releases. As highlighted on social media, a Split Fiction physical release for Switch 2 has popped up on sites like Best Buy, and attached to the EA and Hazelight game is a notice about it...
Random Masahiro Sakurai Finds Success In Switch 2 Lottery
"I what…?"
If you've entered the lottery to get a Switch 2 in Japan, then you may well be hearing back from Nintendo relatively soon. Many have been receiving emails from Nintendo to confirm that they've been successful in securing a Switch 2 pre-order over the past day, with one of the successes coming from none other than Smash and Kirby creator...
News Most US amiibo Pre-Orders Have Gone Live, But Someone's Still Missing
Clearly not ready to roll
Yesterday saw the flood gates open for a whole bunch of Nintendo pre-orders across the US, including a first chance to pick up the new Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Sage amiibo. We've been excited to get our hands on these initial fab four since they were revealed in the Switch 2 Direct, but, as many discovered yesterday,...
News New Nintendo Music Update Beefs Up A Bunch Of Track Runtimes
Keep the extensions coming
Aside from the usual track additions, Nintendo occasionally performs Nintendo Music updates to tweak the content that's there, rather than adding anything new. One such patch has been applied today, focusing on letting us all play tunes for longer. As brought to our attention on BlueSky by OatmealDome, the music app has...
News Hitman's Switch 2 Pre-Order Trailer Shows Off Mario-Inspired Outfits And Goodies
Luigi, too
In case you missed it, the talented team at IO Interactive is bringing Hitman: World of Assassination - Signature Edition to the Switch 2. The team has today released a new look at this particular version of the game while also promoting some extra-themed goodies Switch owners can expect. Admittedly, this isn't the first time Mario has...
News Resident Evil's Continued Success Makes Us Eager For Switch 2 Ports
Do it, Capcom
Capcom has released updated sales figures for its most recent entries in the Resident Evil series, proving just how darn popular the survival horror franchise continues to be. Headlining the bunch is Resident Evil 4, the remake of the 2005 classic which has yet to see a release on Nintendo platforms. Capcom has confirmed that it has...
News Analyst Predicts Record-Breaking Launch Numbers For Switch 2
One for the history books
We've heard all kinds of predictions about the Switch 2 and its potential launch sales in recent months, from the optimistic to the 'Nintendo's so doomed' pessimistic. The latest take, however, doesn't just suggest that the hardware's opening numbers will be good, it reckons they'll be record-breaking. Earlier this week,...
News Viral Horror Co-op Game Is The Latest Victim Of Shameless eShop Scam
"BE CAREFUL OUT THERE!"
Horror fans on PC have been raving about R.E.P.O., developed by Swedish studio semiwork. It's an online co-op game which launched back in February 2025 where you and up to five friends need to work together to discover a long lost age of humanity. You need to balance quiet and careful with panic and hilarity as chaos ensues...
News New 'AI: The Somnium Files' Is Latest Switch 2 Game To Include Mouse Mode Support
Update: No upgrade path from Switch 1 version
With the Switch 2's shiny new Mouse Mode, we're not surprised lots of developers are integrating the new control scheme into their games. And Spike Chunsoft is the latest dev to jump on the mouse wagon, with its next big game, No Sleep For Kaname Date - From AI: The Somnium Files. The third game in the...
News Puyo Puyo Tetris 2S Gets Its First Nintendo Switch 2 Trailer
Yep, it's Puyo Puyo Tetris
With all the excitement surrounding the likes of Mario Kart World and Cyberpunk 2077 for the Switch 2, you might have forgotten that Sega also announced Puyo Puyo Tetris 2S. Well, we now have a debut trailer for the launch title and, well... it's Puyo Puyo Tetris. And that's a good thing! These games are great fun, and...
News Pikmin's Love For Retro Consoles Returns In Next Month's Bloom Event
How many consoles does one ship need?
Pikmin were collecting retro games before it was cool. The PNF-404 natives saw the way the market was heading and decided to load up on as many consoles and accessories as possible before eBay sellers started asking astonishing prices for them. Not a bad understanding of economics for a species that regularly...
Thursday24th Apr 2025
News Nintendo Confirms Upgrade Pack Price For More 'Switch 2 Edition' Titles
Update: Some US prices also confirmed
Nintendo has today updated the UK eShop listings for Kirby and the Forgotten Land and Super Mario Party Jamboree's Switch 2 Edition, revealing the all-important price of the games' upgrade packs. For those who already own the games on Switch, the 'Nintendo Switch 2 Edition' upgrade pack will set you back...
Poll So, Did You Manage To Get A Switch 2 Pre-Order In? (North America)
A pre-orderly fashion
Well, Switch 2 pre-orders are finally live across North America and we're interested in getting a sense of how it's been for Nintendo fans on the ground in the US and Canada. Following a 15-day delay from the planned date, Switch 2 pre-orders went live at retailers across North America at 9pm ET / 12am ET. Europeans have been...
Guide Where To Buy The New Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom amiibo
£16.99 on My Nintendo Store in the UK
Just when you thought Nintendo had called time on its addictive line of NFC figurines, a new lineup of Zelda amiibo goes and pull you back in. That's right, there's a fresh bunch of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom (and Street Fighter) amiibo which launched alongside Switch 2 on 5th June, with fan-favourites Riju,...
Bug fixes and much more
Following the release of Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition on the Switch last month, the first update for the game has now been released. This bumps the game up to Version 1.0.2 and includes a whole host of bug fixes along with some "changes and additions" to functions. Here's the full rundown, courtesy of...
News More Switch 2 Estimated File Sizes Seemingly Revealed
Make some space for third-party offerings
Switch 2 is on the way and being a next-generation system its games are naturally going to take up a little more space. We've had the rundown about various first-party titles and how much they're expected to use of the 256GB internal storage and now some estimated file sizes for third-party games have...
News Sonic X Shadow Generations Is Confirmed As A Launch Title For Switch 2
Update: Upgrade seemingly not available for current owners
Sega has already confirmed that Sonic x Shadow Generations will be heading to the Switch 2, but now we have a date: 5th June, 2025. Yes, the Switch 2 launch date. This means that Sonic X Shadow Generations will be joining Yakuza 0 Director's Cut and Puyo Puyo Tetris 2S on day one, making...
News Fast Fusion Price On Switch 2 Puts Welcome Tour To Shame
Cheap as chips
Our recent interview with Shin'en Multimedia regarding the upcoming launch of Fast Fusion gave us plenty of answers as to the game's new features and performance on Switch 2. Now, thanks to an official listing on the Nintendo eShop, we now know how much it will cost. In short, if you thoug
News Madden NFL 26 Confirmed For Switch 2, But College Football Isn't In The Starting Lineup
Update 2: It's a Game-Key Card release
It has been a long old time since we've seen a Madden game on a Nintendo system (you have to go right back to the Wii U's Madden NFL 13 to find the last one, in fact), but this week, that all could change. As reported by VGC, the rumour mill has started a-churning about this year's entry in the American...
News eBay Is Already Flooded With Switch 2 Pre-Orders At Ridiculous Prices
He who dares, Rodders
Switch 2 pre-orders have finally gone live in North America following a short delay, and though it doesn't sound like everything went smooth-sailing for many, it seems that most who wanted to secure a pre-order have managed to do so. Alas, like clockwork, another upcoming console release means that eBay is once again flooded...
Friday25th Apr 2025
News Marvelous USA Confirms Its Switch 2 Physical Releases Will Contain The "Full Game"
No game-key card releases here
If you're planning on getting a third-party physical title for Switch 2, one thing you might want to check first is if it's a regular game card or a game-key card. Game-key cards don't contain the full data on the card and are instead used as a key to download the full game. While a lot of developers are going to be...
Thursday24th Apr 2025
Random It's Official, Nobody Likes Monty Mole
As proven by science
Here's a discovery that it brings us no joy to report: nobody likes Monty Mole. Now, we know what you might be thinking, "Wait a second, I love that guy!" (heck, he's this writer's Mario Party main), but we're afraid that no, actually, you don't. Play Nintendo has made it quite clear. This shocker was brought to our attention...
News Switch 2 Launch Day Delivery "Not Guaranteed" From Nintendo In The US
"Your invitation email may arrive after the Nintendo Switch 2 launch"
Nintendo has provided an update for those who have registered their interest in purchasing the Switch 2 directly from the My Nintendo Store in the US. Much like Japan, Nintendo is currently experiencing "very high demand", and has therefore noted that delivery by the launch day...
News Hori's New Switch 2 Camera Is Built For Handheld Play
Just look at that little guy!
Both Nintendo's official Switch 2 camera and Hori's Piranha Plant offering have their perks (the former has much better resolution, the latter... looks like a Piranha Plant), but neither is going to be all that useful for handheld play — being pretty bulky models, and all. Fortunately, it looks like Hori has a...
News F-Zero 99 Has Been Updated To Version 1.6.0, Here's What You Can Expect
Update: A new wave of icons is also available
Nintendo has kept the F-Zero spirit alive over the past few years with all sorts of retro revivals and game updates, and this week it's rolled out Version 1.6.0 of its online battle royale F-Zero 99. You can update the game now from the Switch home menu. It adds five mirror tracks from the Ace League,...
News Subnautica 2's PC System Requirements Have Been Revealed - Could Switch 2 Handle It?
Under the sea (again)
We're huge fans of Unknown Worlds' sublime Subnautica series, with both the original game and spin-off Below Zero earning a 9/10 and 8/10 respectively in our reviews. With
News Fast Fusion's Switch 2 Performance And Resolution Detailed
Shin'en is also open to a frame rate patch
Shin'en is joining the Switch 2 launch celebrations with Fast Fusion and if you didn't already catch our interview, the developer has now detailed the game's performance and resolution. All up, there'll be "five different graphic settings" for television mode - ranging from 1080p at 60fps to 1440p at...
Guide Where To Buy Street Fighter 6 amiibo
£24.99 each at My Nintendo Store in the UK
Following on from the Street Fighter amiibo in the Super Smash Bros. line, Capcom released three new amiibo figures and a series of cards alongside Street Fighter 6 on Switch 2 on 5th June 2025, the same day as the console itself. Jamie, Kimberly, and Luke got the full-figure treatment, and to help you...
Japanese Charts A Quiet Week Sees Japanese Visual Novel Grab The Gold
So OVER it
It really feels like game sales are crawling towards the 5th June Switch 2 release date at the moment, but Famitsu has given us an updated look at the Japanese charts, and despite sluggish numbers all around, there are a couple of newbies this week. The Japanese visual novel OVER REQUIEMZ has walked away with the win in its debut week,...
Nintendo Download 24th April (North America)
DOKAPON! Sword of Fury! The Hundred Line! Super Technos World!
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: 9th Dawn...
News New Story Of Seasons: Grand Bazaar Trailer Is As Wholesome As They Come
It's all wedding bells and cuddling puppies
Cropping up in the March 2025 Direct as one of the latecomers to Switch, Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar is Marvelous' latest farming remaster to sprout onto the Nintendo console. Now we know that it's also launching on Switch 2, our interest has piqued. Sounds like the perfect time for a new trailer, no?...
News Japanese My Nintendo Store Goes Down Amidst Switch 2 Lottery Frenzy
Man down!
It's a big day for Switch 2 hopefuls. Pre-orders finally went live in America after landing a last-minute delay, and today's the day that the pre-order lottery winners are announced in Japan. While the former has already seen consoles appear on eBay at ridiculous prices, the latter has broken the region's My Nintendo Store. Japanese...
News Swashbuckling Pirate Adventure 'Trident's Tale' Sets Sail On Switch Next Month
Sea for yourself
The bright and colourful pirate adventure Trident's Tale launches on the Switch eShop on 22nd May 2025 for £22.49 / $24.99. Developed by 3DClouds, a studio best known for creating kid-friendly games based on big IPs such as Hot Wheels and Transformers, this looks to be an inviting way of introducing younger gamers to more...
News Sun & Moon Fans Rejoice! Pokémon TCG Pocket's Next Set Is All About Alola
Arriving next week
The Pokémon Company has officially lifted the lid on the next set heading to the Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket mobile app, and we don't have long to wait before we can get our hands on it. The 'Celestial Guardians' set will arrive on 30th April (or 29th if you're on Pacific time, thanks to the magic of timezones), and it is...
News Nintendo Warns Of Phishing Email For Switch 2 Lottery In Japan
It's rough out there
Japanese Switch 2 hopefuls were hoping today was going to be a smooth ride, with lottery results due to be announced, allowing many to finally put their pre-orders in on the My Nintendo Store. However, not only has the online store been struggling — at the time of writing, it's still in maintenance mode — but Nintendo has...
Wednesday23rd Apr 2025
News Nintendo Removes Worrying Cloud Save Note From Select Switch 2 Game Pages
Update: This Cloud had a silver lining
Just when you thought the messaging around Nintendo's 'Switch 2 Edition' games couldn't get any more confusing, another discovery comes along to stir things up even further. Looking at the game's store pages, it seems some upcoming titles won't support the Nintendo Switch Online Cloud Save feature — or maybe...
Opinion Steam Deck Fans Are Seriously Underestimating The Switch 2
And the comparisons are missing one key point
When the Switch launched in 2017, it was in a league of its own. Literally. Shrinking a no-compromise, home console experience into a portable device that could also double as a dedicated home console was an entirely new concept. Overnight, Nintendo had created another of those blue oceans that they so...
Exclusive Shin'en Talks 'Fast Fusion' On Switch 2, Reveals First-Look Trailer
"This will make your hands sweaty!"
Believe it or not, when the Nintendo Switch first launched back in March 2017, those first couple of months weren't exactly packed to the rafters with new releases. Folks had The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild to keep them busy, of course, but beyond that, big tentpole releases seemed few and far between. As...
News Switch 2 'Welcome Tour' Estimated File Size Revealed By Nintendo
A paid experience revealing Switch 2's secrets
Nintendo has already revealed the estimated file sizes of a handful of titles for Switch 2 and now we've got another one to add to this list. This time it's for the Switch 2 museum-like experience Welcome Tour, which Nintendo has confirmed will be a paid title. Here's the estimated file size, according...
Thursday24th Apr 2025
News Switch 2 Game-Key Cards Won't Make It Easy For Physical Collectors In Japan
Third-party titles are being sold on game-key cards
Nintendo's Switch 2 will support both regular game cards and game-key cards. Game-key cards don't contain the full data and are instead used as a "key" to download the full game to your system via an internet connection. It's not the best news for physical collectors when it comes to specific...
Wednesday23rd Apr 2025
News Nintendo Won't Have Enough Switch 2 Consoles To Satisfy Demand In Japan
Around 2.2 million people applied for the launch lottery
Nintendo's president, Shuntaro Furukawa, has announced that the company will not be able to satisfy demand for the Switch 2 on launch day in Japan. According to a post on social media, approximately 2.2 million people in the region had applied for the pre-order lottery system via the My...
News Major French Retailer Says Switch 2 Pre-Orders At "Historic Level"
No faux pas here
Pre-orders for the Nintendo Switch 2 have been live for a few weeks in Europe and the UK, with many ensuring that they can get their shiny new console on launch day, 5th June 2025. And French retailer Fnac has spoken to French technology publication Frandroid about the demand from its point of view. Director of multimedia and...
News Switch 2 GameCube NSO Controllers Up For Pre-Order On My Nintendo Store UK
C it yourself
If you're jonesing for one of those Switch 2 GameCube controllers and weren't invited in the initial invitation, then you're in luck as pre-orders for the controller are now live for all on the My Nintendo Store in the UK. Priced at GBP £58.99, Nintendo Switch Online account owners in the UK can log in and ensure they get the perfect...
News Nintendo Seeks Injunction And $17,500 In Damages From 'Pirate' Streamer
Defendant has so far evaded complaints
Back in November 2024, we covered a case in which Nintendo of America had filed a lawsuit against an individual who had "repeatedly streamed pirated and emulated" Switch games while also using social media to promote Switch emulators to the general public. Now, after defendant Jesse Keighin – known under the...
News Switch Onimusha 1+2 Bundle Pack Launching Alongside Sequel Remaster
Capcom also brings 'Hell Mode' to Onimusha 1
Capcom is gearing up for the remaster of Onimusha 2 next month, and as part of this, it's now announced a special digital bundle. If you haven't played the first or second game, you'll also have the option to pick up the "Onimusha 1+2 Pack". This will be arriving on the same day as Onimusha 2 Samurai's...
UK Charts Are People Just Waiting For Switch 2 Now? Sure Seems Like It
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe falls again
The latest UK charts data is in, and it's another quiet week in the land of the Nintendo Switch. Indeed, while we have a few Switch-compatible games in the top ten, the first-party offering just doesn't seem to be performing quite as consistently as it used to. Shock, right? With the new Switch 2 on the horizon, it...
News "Frustrating" Nintendo Cert Process Causes Last-Minute Switch Delay For 'Old Skies'
"Unfortunately, it didn't make it"
We've been following Old Skies, the time-travelling point-and-click from indie powerhouse Wadjet Eye Games (Unavowed, Primordia, The Excavation Of Hob's Barrow), for a good few years now. Initially revealed in 2022, the game was supposed to launch on Switch and PC today, however, the developer has had to make the...
News Sega's Classic 'OutRun' Is Reportedly Getting A Movie Adaptation Led By Michael Bay
And Sydney Sweeney will join the ride
Not pictured: Michael Bay and Sydney Sweeney After Sonic, Mario and now Minecraft, the movie industry has developed a serious appetite for all sorts of video game adaptations. Although not all of them have been a roaring success (spare a moment for Borderlands), most of them are genera
News 'Rooftops & Alleys' Brings Sky-High Parkour To Switch This June
Flippin' heck
Okay, we're going to do our best not to reference that one gag from The Office too much here, but we can't make any promises. After launching on Steam early access last year, new indie publisher Radical Theory has announced that Rooftops & Alleys: The Parkour Game will be flipping onto Nintendo Switch on 17th June... parkour! As...
Tuesday22nd Apr 2025
Feature 27 GameCube Games We'd Love To See On Nintendo Switch 2 NSO
Born to Play... on Switch 2
Despite somewhat meagre sales when compared to the rest of the Nintendo console line-up (Wii U notwithstanding), the GameCube is widely considered to be one of the very best in terms of its games catalogue. Indeed, several titles from the GameCube – including Metroid Prime, Pikmin, Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door,...
News Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered Is Out Now, But Switch 2 Is Unconfirmed
It looks so nice, too
Bethesda is set to officially reveal The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered tomorrow, 22nd April 2025. A livestream will kick off at 8am PT / 11am ET / 4pm BST / 5pm CET / 1am AET (Wed) during which we presume a trailer will be showcased to reveal all of those tasty visual upgrades. It's also speculated that Bethesda may...
News Digital Foundry Delivers First Impressions Of Switch 2 - "It Stands Alone In What It Does"
That old Nintendo magic is back
After four hours spent playing as many games as they could at the Switch 2 Experience held in London, the beautiful brains over at Digital Foundry have weighed in on a whole bunch of interesting aspects of the upcoming console. You can check out the full article and video over at Eurogamer as it goes into more...
Review Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones (GBA) - The Series' Second Western Release Still Hits Hard
Worth fighting for
This review was originally published in March 2015. We're updating and republishing it to mark the arrival of the game in the Nintendo Switch Online Game Boy Advance library. While Fire Emblem is a franchise with a long history in Japan, its track record in the West is far more condensed; in fact, Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones...
Wednesday23rd Apr 2025
News Switch 2 GameCube Controller Compatible With Other Games, But There May Be Some "Issues"
Nintendo confirms
There have been some concerns raised about the compatibility of the new wireless GameCube controller with "other" games on the Switch 2, so we reached out to Nintendo to ask about the specifics. Firstly, this controller is primarily designed for use with the GameCube classics collection, which is tied to the Switch Online +...
Tuesday22nd Apr 2025
News Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack Now Boasts 300 Playable Titles
Yeah, that's a lot
With the recent addition of the GBA title Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones to Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion, the paid service now boasts a total of 300 playable titles in the West. So to be clear, this count excludes SP titles, Japanese exclusives, and the upcoming line-up of GameCube titles for the Switch 2. And yes, just to...
Random If We Could Get A Zelda: Wind Waker Sequel Like This, We'd Be Ecstatic
Fan-made trailer took over a year to create
It's funny to think back on those days prior to the launch of The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker on GameCube. The now-infamous Space World 2000 footage gave us a glimpse of a Zelda experience that was, by and large, a natural graphical evolution of what came before in Ocarina of Time and Majora's Mask...
News Nintendo Museum Has A Surprise If You Bring Your 3DS
A new kind of MuseumPass
If you're in Kyoto and happen to be paying a trip to the Nintendo Museum, make sure you have your 3DS on you, as there are a couple of exclusive StreetPass Miis you can grab. Nintendo Dream Web's Editor-in-Chief Rifa has paid a visit to the museum and shared a few photos of her time there. But one of them has caught the...
News Tired Of Pro Controller Charge Times? The Switch 2 Model Is A Huge Step Up
Guilty as charged
For all the Switch 1 Pro Controller's good points (and there are a lot of them), it can take its sweet time getting to a full charge. Fortunately, the Switch 2 Pro Controller seems to be speeding things along in this department. Nintendo has revealed the technical specifications for the upcoming console's official controller,...
Guide Is Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered Coming To Nintendo Switch 2?
Sky(rim)'s the limit
It has been a long time coming, but Bethesda has finally lifted the lid on The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered. It's real, and it's already playable on a handful of consoles. Seeing our PlayStation, Xbox and PC friends all getting in on the Cyrodiil fun, you may well be wondering whether Switch 2 will be joining the party...
News Nintendo Expands Switch Online's GBA Library With A Classic Fire Emblem
"You must always be ready for battle"
Nintendo has today released a brand new update for its Switch Online Game Boy Advance library. Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones has been added for Expansion Pack subscribers. Released on the GBA in 2005, this was the second series entry to launch in the West (the first, The Blazing Blade, launched in North...
News Roguelike Racing Revs Onto Switch In "Oregon Trail Meets The Dakar Rally"
'Desert Race Adventures' pulls up this summer
Publisher Black Smoke Studios has announced that it's bringing a funky new style of roguelike rally game to Switch in the summer. Desert Race Adventures has you race across Europe and Africa, through wetlands, deserts, jungles, and even along good old-fashioned tarmacadam, as you look to win races...
News Diablo 4 On Switch 2? It's "Something To Look At" Says Series Manager
"I think there’s an opportunity there"
Blizzard's Diablo series is tailor made for the Switch. Both Diablo II and Diablo III are fantastic on the hybrid console, and there are rumours out there that the latest entry — Diablo IV — may well be coming to Switch 2.
News Fire Emblem Engage Added To Nintendo Music, Here's Every Song Included
Engage those ears
Well, after a minor confirmation from Nintendo itself recently, the Fire Emblem Engage OST has been added to Nintendo Music's growing library. It's a bit of a ruddy big one too. We've got a total of 182 tracks here with a runtime of 7 hours and 24 minutes. Crikey! Needless to say, if you're a fan of Fire Emblem Engage, then you've...
Monday21st Apr 2025
Guide The Best Nintendo Switch Games (2025)
The very best Switch games to play right now
Nintendo Switch has amassed a huge amount of great games since the console launched back in 2017. But what are the best games for Nintendo Switch available in 2025? Which Switch games are must-haves? What should you play first on Switch? To answer those questions, we've compiled this ranked list of the...
Sirei-iously good
Back in 2018, a new studio called Too Kyo Games was formed, with the main creatives behind it being Kazutaka Kodaka (the creator of Danganronpa) and Kotaro Uchikoshi, the director of the Zero Escape games. Four projects were unveiled as part of the studio’s reveal, and while three of them saw release over the following years,...
News We're Getting An Official Pokémon Encyclopedia Written By Animal Behaviourists And Ecologists
Pokécology launches in Japan in June
In one of the most novel ideas we've seen from The Pokémon Company, the media giant has revealed Pokécology, an official book that focuses on the behaviours of the fictional creatures. Reported on my Automaton Media, Pokécology will be released in Japan on 18th June 2025 by publisher Shogakukan, with no...
News What's Palworld Dev's Defence Against Nintendo's Lawsuit? Pikmin 3, Apparently
Amongst other games, of course
Palworld dev Pocketpair is currently locked in a legal battle with Nintendo and The Pokémon Company over alleged patent infringement. Now, as detailed by Games Fray (thanks, VGC), we have a vague idea of how Pocketpair might be looking to
News "Stay Tuned" For Next Mainline Mario, Says Nintendo's Bowser
"We have a long, long catalogue"
We'll admit it, we all thought a new 3D Mario game would be the star of the show in Nintendo's Switch 2 reveal. Donkey Kong Bananza took that spot instead, but that's not to say that Nintendo hasn't been cooking something up for its prized plumber. At least, that's what Nintendo of America's Doug Bowser seems to be...
News Nintendo's On A Mission To Unmask The Pokémon 'Teraleak' Hacker
Requesting Discord to cough up the deets
If you cast your mind back to October 2024, you might recall The Pokémon Company being subjected to a hacking which resulted in huge amounts of company data (including personal information regarding its employees) being leaked online. The so-called 'Teraleak' was one of the largest in recent memory, and now...
News The Switch 2's New Magnetic Joy-Con Originally Didn't Have A Release Button
Ready? Pull!
Before the Switch 2 was officially announced earlier this year, magnetic Joy-Con controllers were rumoured for quite a while. In fact, developers at Nintendo wanted to utilise magnets on the original Switch, but the technology at the time meant that they wouldn't be strong enough to gain the late Satoru Iwata's approval. Thankfully,...
Random Paul Rudd "Got A Real Kick" Out Of Reuniting With Nintendo For New Commercial
"It made me nostalgic in all the right ways"
If you haven't seen the new Nintendo Switch 2 commercial featuring Paul Rudd, where have you been? It's a delightful throwback to one of the Ant Man and Anchorman actor's first ever acting roles, a SNES commercial from 1991. It's daft, it's silly, and we didn't think we could love Rudd any more. F
News Lunar Remastered Dev Apologises For Stock Issues After Rocky Physical Launch
"Restocks are on the way"
Last week saw the release of GungHo's Lunar Remastered Collection. While those who chose to go the digital route will undoubtedly have been tucking into this pair of classic RPGs over the weekend, many fans who ordered a boxed copy haven't been as lucky. To say that Lunar's physical release has got off to a tricky start...
Community Did We Miss A Great Switch Game? Give Us Your Recommendations
The ones that got away
We're approaching a brand new hardware generation, so naturally, it's time to look back and stress about all of those great Switch 1 games we haven't played. Yep, it's time for us to ask you lovely lot to tell us about the Games We Missed. With backwards compatibility coming to the Switch 2, and a whole host of gems on the...
News Walmart Joins GameStop With Higher amiibo Price Listings For Switch 2 (US)
Nothing from Nintendo, yet
Walmart has updated its prices for the new Switch 2 amiibo, matching the
Feature Catch-Up Crew: Pikmin - "A Moment Of Sheer Panic That I Can’t Quite Describe"
I am compelled—I must approach it
Captain's log, stardate 202504.21. Following our last Catch-up Crew mission to Shadow Moses Island, the crew has enjoyed extended shore leave having (re)acquainted ourselves with Metal Gear Solid. Our new assignment takes us to the M-class world of PNF-404. However, ship instruments indicate that we haven't left...
Sunday20th Apr 2025
Mailbox Switch 2 Price Drops, Remake Replacements, Pokémon Acquisitions - Nintendo Life Letters
Issue #23 - April 2025
Here we are, everyone. We're living in a post-Switch 2 release-date reveal world! And it's...oof, it's a lot! Welcome back to the Nintendo Life Mailbox, our monthly delve into correspondences of you lovely lot. Got something you want to get off your chest? We're ready and waiting to read about your game-related ponderings...
News Paul Rudd Returns In An Awesome SNES-Style Switch 2 Commercial
Super together!
Nintendo has gone all out for its first Western Switch 2 commercial, bringing back actor Paul Rudd to showcase the console's new GameChat functionality. Wait... bringing back, you say? Yes, for those who grew up in the SNES days, you might remember Paul Rudd starred in a similar 1991 commercial for Nintendo's successor to the NES...
News Cyberpunk 2077 Confirmed As The First Switch 2 Title To Use Nvidia's DLSS Upscaling
CD Projekt RED spills the beans
CD Projekt RED has confirmed to Digital Foundry that the Switch 2 launch title, Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition, will make use of DLSS, Nvidia's AI-powered upscaling system. "We're using a version of DLSS available for Nintendo Switch 2 hardware, powered by Nvidia's Tenso
Opinion Cult Classic 'Tokimeki Memorial' Hits Switch - But 30 Years On, It’s Still Out Of Reach
Forever with you; never with us
True love lasts forever – and so do some games. Tokimeki Memorial: Forever with You, the legendary dating sim from 1995, is hooking up with Switch next month to celebrate 30 years on the scene. Immaculately presented but bewilderingly complex, TokiMemo is a foundational piece of video game history that defined a...
News What If 'Bioshock' Was A Cute Puzzle Platformer? Say Hello To 'Power Sink'
Deep sea DIY
Australian developer Winterwire Games has revealed that its deep sea puzzle platformer Power Sink will be launching on the Nintendo Switch on 22nd May 2025 for $14.99 USD / $22.95 AUD / £12.79 / €14,79. We must admit that when we first caught the trailer above, we immediately thought it looked like a cute platforming take on...
Poll Box Art Brawl - Duel: Pikmin (GameCube)
Pik your winner
Hello everyone – welcome to another edition of Box Art Brawl! Last time, we looked at Survival Kids for the Game Boy Color in celebration of the new Switch 2 release from publisher Konami. In the end, although North America's variant is certainly nice enough, Europe and Japan won the day confidently with 71% of the vote. This...
Update, you must
Aspyr released Jedi Power Battles on Switch eShop earlier this year and this week the game has received a "post-launch" patch. This update apparently resolves "issues and various updates". Here's the full rundown from the official Aspyr website: STAR WARS™: Episode I: Jedi Power Battles™ - Post-Launch Patch Notes The...
Saturday19th Apr 2025
Opinion It's Time To Get Rid Of Fall Damage
Free faller
Falling. It hurts, right? We’ve all tripped up over nothing while walking and scraped our knees, or tripped up the stairs and landed face-first. It’s not fun. It’s embarrassing, it's painful, and it stands as a persistent reminder that I am the most clumsy of human beings. There’s a reason we can't jump off of buildings and...
Video Nintendo Today Gives Us Another Look At SoulCalibur II For Switch 2 Online
GameCube will be available for Switch 2's 'Expansion Pack' tier
The Nintendo Today! mobile app has been sharing additional footage of the GameCube games on the way to the Switch 2's online expansion pack at launch, and the latest video is a look at SoulCalibur II. This Namco fighter originally made its debut on consoles in 2003, with each version...
News amiibo Could Be Getting A Price Hike, According To GameStop Listings (US)
Nintendo has already confirmed an increase on accessory prices
The price of Switch 2 accessories in the US has officially been adjusted by Nintendo "due to changes in market conditions" and there are now claims this could impact amiibo next. According to the latest GameStop listings, the next wave of Zelda amiibo (scheduled to release alongside the...
News 'The Knightling' Trailer Showcases A Stunning World Begging To Be Explored
Launching this August
Publisher Saber Interactive and developer Twirlbound have unleashed a new trailer for the upcoming 3D adventure game The Knightling, scheduled to launch on Nintendo Switch on 28th August 2025. If you've not got this one on your wishlist yet, then we'd recommend at least keeping a close eye on it as we approach the release...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (19th April)
Whatever will we Pik?
You wait six months for a Nintendo Direct and then three come along in a matter of weeks! There's no rest in the world of Nintendo at the moment, and we're excited about it. This week's showcase put Mario Kart World in the spotlight. The presentation didn't have all that much newness to show, but we got a better idea of
News Tomb Raider IV-VI Remastered Patch 1 Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Update today
Lara Croft returned earlier this year on the Switch and multiple other platforms with Tomb Raider IV-VI Remastered. Now, a few months later, this collection has received its very first patch which includes visual touch-ups, general fixes, new outfits unlocked, and much more. Here are the full patch notes shared on Aspyr's website:...
Friday18th Apr 2025
News Nintendo Switch 2 US Pre-Orders Start 24th April, System & Launch Game Pricing Unchanged
But accessories "experience price adjustments" in the US
Switch 2 will remain at the previously announced price of $449.99 USD ($629.99 CAD) for the base hardware and $499.99 ($699.99 CAD) for the Mario Kart World bundle in North America, Nintendo has announced. Prices for Mario Kart and Donkey Kong Bananza will also remain unchanged at $79.99 USD...
Feature The Switch 2 Sticks Might Not Be Hall Effect, But They Feel Fantastic
So smooth
One of the disappointments to come from the recent avalanche of Switch 2 information was the confirmation that the new Joy-Con 2 controllers would not use Hall Effect magnet technology. Of course, it does make sense, in a way, since the Switch 2 is already utilising magnets to attach the Joy-Con to the console, so although it would be...
News MicroSD Express Cards Are Selling Out Thanks To Switch 2 Fever
Stop the Express!
With the announcement that the Switch 2 requires a new type of microSD card, the microSD Express, it seems that stockists are beginning to have some issues keeping up with Nintendo fan demand. You should have known we were a frenzied bunch of gamers! Yes, as reported by the fine folks over at Tom's Hardware, news from Japan...
News Rune Factory: Guardians Of Azuma Switch 2 Cart Will Apparently Also Work On Switch 1
Okay... what?
Just when we thought we were starting to get a grip on what would and would not be on Switch 2 cartridges, publisher Marvelous comes in with another bombshell (thanks for the heads up, @Wario64). In a recently published Q&A section regarding the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 edition of Rune Factory: Guar
News Star Wars Outlaws Switch 2 Release Date Revealed At Star Wars Celebration
'A Pirate's Fortune' DLC shown off, too
Star Wars Outlaws is on the way to the Nintendo Switch 2 later this year and in case you missed it, it's also getting some new "story pack" DLC. Apart from 'Wild Card' (originally released last year) there's the upcoming story 'A Pirate's Fortune'. The development team has now confirmed this DLC pack will be...
News Atelier Yumia Free Update #1 Now Available, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Available now
Atelier Yumia arrived on the Switch last month and Koei Tecmo is still working on improving and updating various aspects of the game. As part of this, it's now released "Free Update #1" which comes with a special update for Photo Mode, additional background music, and a special items set. Here's the full rundown from Koei Tecmo:...
News Nintendo Kicks Off Mario Kart World Marketing In Japan With A Trio Of New Trailers
Start your engines
Well folks, it looks like Nintendo is officially off the start line with its Mario Kart World marketing in Japan. The upcoming racer has just scored three new trailers, showcasing some of the new characters, courses and tricks you'll be able to see in action from 5th June. A lot of the footage might not seem all that new after...
Nintendo Download 18th April (North America)
Lunar! I, Robot! Tempopo!
The latest Nintendo Download update for North America has arrived — a day late because of a certain gokarting plumber, but there you go! We've got a list of new games in the eShop for 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...
Random PaRappa The Rapper Creator Has Some Expectedly Trippy Hopes For Switch 2
"I'm interested in the darkness..."
If you owned a PlayStation in the mid-'90s to early 2000s, you'll likely be aware of PaRappa the Rapper. This wacky rhythm game from musician Masaya Matsuura sees you play as a hip-hop hound trying to win the love of his life, a humanoid flower (yes, really). It's often considered the title that kickstarted the...
Japanese Charts Mario Party Jamboree Rolls Its Way To Another Victory
You got a star!
Sorry, everyone! We were a little distracted by yesterday's Mario Kart World Direct and had to push the latest numbers from Famitsu aside for a little while. But have no fear, we're back to provide the latest look at the Japanese charts. Much like last time, it has been a pretty quiet week in the wake of Nintendo opening the...
News Another Fire Emblem Soundtrack Looks To Be Joining Nintendo Music
Listen up
The Nintendo Music app is being updated on a weekly basis and it looks like we might have got a teaser of what's on the way. According to a new advert (as highlighted by Wario64 on social media), it looks like Fire Emblem Engage's soundtrack will soon be added to this Switch Online music library. Here's what the description says: "You...
News 'Spine' Brings Gun-Fu To Switch 2
Fists, feet, and weapons too
If you cast your mind back to 2023's Wanted: Dead, a game this writer just couldn't really get along with on Xbox, you may remember that, despite myriad issues, it still came close to being quite good. Well, sort of. Soleil's action effort combined guns and fisticuffs into "Gun-Fu" of a sort, and to rather special...
Thursday17th Apr 2025
Guide Best 4K TVs For Nintendo Switch 2
UHD, 1440p, 120Hz, VRR explained
What are the best 4K TVs for Nintendo Switch 2? Switch 1 was limited to 720p in portable mode and 60Hz, but Switch 2 ups the ante with 1080p in handheld and 4K output when docked to a compatible display. Throw in 120Hz and HDR and you're looking at a serious tech upgrade with Nintendo's latest console. Most of us...
Nintendo Direct Mario Kart World: Every Announcement - How Would You Rate It?
Mario Kart whirled
The first Nintendo Direct dedicated to a single Switch 2 game has come and gone, giving us a 15-minute deep drive (c'mon, that's a keeper!) into everything we can expect from Mario Kart World when it launches alongside the system on 5th June. If you've been keeping up with hands-on impressions following the Switch 2 Direct and...
News CD Projekt Red Coy On Witcher 3 Upgrade For Switch 2
The developer is "all in on Cyberpunk" for now
Before Cyberpunk 2077, the Polish developer CD Projekt Red was best known for its work on The Witcher series including the award-winning third entry. With its latest game now confirmed for the Switch 2, it's got many Witcher fans wondering if it will maybe one day bring The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt to...
News Mario Kart World's 'Free Roam' Is Much More Than Mindless Open World Driving
Unlocks and missions and friends, oh my!
Nintendo's Mario Kart World Direct might not have been stuffed with new information about the upcoming racer, but it did give us a closer look at the new 'Free Roam' mode and spill the beans on some of the activities we'll find on the open road. As it turns out, Free Roam is packed with missions and...
Gallery Fresh Mario Kart World Screenshots Give Us Our Closest Look Yet At The New Racers
We feel a new main coming along...
The Mario Kart World Direct has been and gone, and we learnt... not all that much actually. What we did get out of it, mind you, is a fresh batch of screenshots from Nintendo, showcasing the majority of our new racers with some stunning close-ups. World appears to have the series' biggest roster yet, with an...
Watch Mario Kart World Nintendo Direct - Live!
With additional reactions from Mr. Felix!
Watch along live with the lovely Felix from our video team here, or SCROLL DOWN FOR THE STANDARD STREAM AND OUR LIVE BLOG! Gosh, just how many Directs are we actually getting this year? Nintendo's Mario Kart World Direct marks the third in as little as one month, but y'know what, we'll take it. We already...
Guide Mario Kart World: All Items & What They Do
From Green Shells to Coin Shells, here's every Mario Kart World item
What's a Mario Kart game without items? Just a standard racer, really. So of course items return in Mario Kart World, and we're getting a lot of them, including some new ones. Whether you're looking to find out if your favourite has returned, or checking out which items are brand...
Review I, Robot (Switch) - Another Psychedelic Success For Llamasoft & Atari
Proper bangin'
If you looked at the title of Atari’s latest release and thought, 'The Will Smith movie?', don’t worry. I, Robot has nothing to do with the 2004 sci-fi film, nor the original Isaac Asimov short stories upon which it was based. Instead, this is a Llamasoft-developed remake of the 1984 arcade title I, Robot from Dave Theurer...
Round Up The First Impressions Of Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound Are In
Here's what the critics are saying
A new 2D Ninja Gaiden game is on its way to the Switch later this year and select media outlets have now had the chance to go 'hands on' with the game. You might have already seen our brilliant write-up by Ollie Reynolds, but if you haven't already here's a quick sample: "Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound is shaping up to...
News Yep, It Looks Like You Can Still Dodge Blue Shells In Mario Kart World
If you have a mushroom, that is
Dodging blue shells in Mario Kart has long been a tricky, albeit perfectly doable skill that players have been executing for years at this point. The good news, then, is it looks like you can still do it in Mario Kart World. While we've not yet seen evidence that the Super Horn can still knock out an incoming Blue...
News Nintendo's Teasing Mario Kart World's Rainbow Road, But You'll Have To Work For It
It's about drive, it's about Ice Flower
Mario Kart World having some kind of Rainbow Road track seemed like a no-brainer, but Nintendo's playing its cards close to its chest with the details (apart from that one leaked image from the official website). However, during today's Direct, the jolly announcer dropped one big hint that the iconic raceway...
News Mario Kart World Brings Back Another Fan-Favourite Mode
Let battle commence!
The Mario Kart World Direct has provided confirmation that the fan-favourite Battle Mode will be making its grand return in the new Switch 2 title. For the uninitiated, Battle Mode contains two sub-modes in which players compete against one another within contained environments. The first, Balloon Battle, has you launch items...
News Japan's First Switch Modder Court Ruling Ends With A Fraction Of Nintendo's Full Wrath
It's fine time
It's not unusual to see Nintendo track down anyone who messes with its products — be that through mods, emulation, or copyright issues — but the outcome of a recent Japanese court ruling feels like a comparative slapped wrist when compared to some of the wrath we've seen from The House of Mario in the past (thanks for the heads...
News Mario Kart World's Costumes Unlock Via Its New "Dash Food" Cuisine
Global fusions
As detailed during Nintendo's Mario Kart World Direct, the Switch 2-exclusive racer will allow its players to unlock a literal smorgasbord of costumes inspired by a menu made up of "dash foods" from around the world. During the show, we got a look at some Free-Roam-style portions of Mario Kart World, which are populated by Yoshi...
ICYMI Nintendo Reminds Us Game Vouchers Won't Work On Switch 2 Exclusives
The Switch 2 is also backwards compatible
Switch 2 is an evolution of the original device in all sorts of ways, but there's also a fair bit of overlap with current and existing systems in place. With this in consideration, Nintendo has today issued a reminder about how the current Switch Online game voucher service isn't eligible with Switch 2...
News You'll Want To Learn These New Mario Kart World Tricks If You Hope To Win
Get ready to Rewind
After a decade of playing with Mario Kart 8's driving mechanics, we've all got pretty used to the techniques required to nab a win. However, it looks like Mario Kart World is taking us back to school with a new roster of cool moves. Today's Direct presentation introduced us to the first of these new techniques: Charge Jump. By...
Friday18th Apr 2025
News N64 Platformer 'Glover' Is Getting Its First Patch On Switch Next Week
Taking the gloves off
Following its arrival on the Switch and multiple other platforms in February, Glover will soon be receiving its very first patch. It will be available next week on 23rd April 2025. The team says it's been listening to player feedback to ensure it can bring "important fixes and improvements to this beloved cult classic". So...
Thursday17th Apr 2025
News Nintendo's Quiet 2024 Led To 26% Drop In Physical Game Sales (UK)
And it's not getting much better
Nintendo had a pretty quiet year in 2024, all told. Sure, it launched some pretty significant games like The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom and Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door, but there was definitely a sense that the company was starting to wind things down ahead of its big Switch 2 reveal early in 2025. As...
News Fangamer Delays Pre-Orders For Pizza Tower Collector's Edition
Yes, tariffs are to blame
Fangamer will soon be offering up pre-orders for a fetching Pizza Tower Collector's Edition via its official website, though when these might begin is currently up in the air. In a message viewable on the product page, Fangamer states that it is delaying pre-orders for the Collector's Edition, stating that the tariffs...
Wednesday16th Apr 2025
News Switch 2's Backwards Compatibility List Provides Updates On Two Titles
Here's what you can expect
Switch 2 was promoted as having backwards compatibility with existing Switch titles, but as we now know, not every game works properly on Nintendo's new hardware. It was previously revealed by the Japanese firm how it was testing as many games as possible and with this in mind, the company's website has provided an...
News Nintendo Confirms Duration For Tomorrow's Mario Kart World Direct
Strap in
Nintendo has confirmed the duration for tomorrow's Mario Kart World Direct presentation. Announced via social media, the Direct will last "roughly 15 minutes", which is a pretty solid chunk of time to spend on just one game. As for what might be announced..? Well, who knows, but we're certain Nintendo has been keeping quite a lot under...
Gallery These 'Lunar Remastered Collection' Goodies Remind Us Of The Good Old Days
When the moon hits your eye...
At the end of this week, fans of classic turn-based RPGs, charming characters, and a hefty dose of cheesy '90s humour will be celebrating, as the Lunar Remastered Collection launches on Switch (and other platforms). Lunar is one of those series that, if you're in JRPG circles, you've almost definitely heard of, even...
News Digital Foundry Dives Into Cyberpunk 2077 On Switch 2
"It does seem to run well in some scenarios"
Cyberpunk 2077 had a notoriously rough launch back in 2020. The game is in far better shape today, but memories of five years ago had us feeling slightly apprehensive when the open-world RPG was announced as a Switch 2 launch title — are we going to see a launch day repeat? Does Switch 2 have the power...
Video Switch 2 'Joy-Con 2' Magnet Strength Tested
Here's how they hold up
The Switch 2 will replace the Switch's physical rail system with a magnetic connection where the Joy-Con 2 "snap" into place. Nintendo has already stated how it wanted this new design to attach the controllers "firmly" to avoid any "wobble" - so just how strong are these magnets? The folks at IGN recently put it to the test...
Rumour Pre-Orders For Switch 2 May Commence In The US Next Week
Alongside pre-orders in Canada
As hype surrounding the upcoming Switch 2 was just about to reach its peak after the exceptional Direct presentation from Nintendo, the company announced that it would be delaying pre-orders in the US in light of the global tariffs from The Trump Administration. Similarly, pre-orders in Canada were also delayed, with...
News Oblivion Remaster May Be Launching This Month, But Will It Come To Switch 2?
Say yes
Rumours of an Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion remaster have been swirling for a while now, culminating in what might be one of the worst-kept secrets of 2025 so far. According to Giant Bomb's Jeff Grubb, the game will supposedly release during the week commencing 21st April 2025 and is set to grace the PS5, Xbox Series X\S, and PC. A more recent...
Hands On Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound - A Slick, Bloody Return To The Series' 2D Roots
Slice 'n' dice
It’s been a long time since we were last graced with a proper 2D Ninja Gaiden game, so you can imagine our shock when Dotemu revealed Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound, a brand-new side-scrolling action title from Blasphemous developer The Game Kitchen, currently scheduled to launch in Summer 2025. We recently went hands-on with the game in...
Video 20+ Things We Still Don't Know About Switch 2
Send in the knowns
Questions, questions, questions. Since the Switch 2 Direct finally doused us with molten info and elicited the hottest of takes from us all, there's been a steady stream of questions trickling in from all Nintendo fans. Pinning Nintendo down on specifics in interviews and through other official channels has been tough as the...
Thursday17th Apr 2025
News Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection Scores A New Switch Update
Update: Now available
Capcom's second fighting collection is just around the corner, but ahead of this it's actually announced a title update for the Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection. It will be arriving this week on 16th April 2025 and comes with a bunch of additional features - adding resolution options, offline versus, quality-of-life...
Wednesday16th Apr 2025
Guide How Much Does Nintendo Switch 2 Cost?
Prices of the Nintendo Switch 2 in your region
The Nintendo Switch 2 is finally out, and there's a lot of confusion and information going around on pricing for the new system — which will be the place to play all of the latest and greatest Nintendo games. And with the Switch 1 still hanging around, we want to lay out the facts as we know them. In...
News "Nintendo Has Been A Great Partner" - Phil Spencer Reiterates Switch 2 Support
"I’m really a big believer in what Nintendo means for this industry"
Microsoft's Phil Spencer has once again reiterated his support for the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 in a new interview with Variety (thanks, VGC). When asked whether Xbox has any specific projects in mind for the Switch 2, Spencer was understandably hesitant to provide concrete...
News One Of The Best EarthBound-Inspired Indie RPGs Is Finally Confirmed For Switch
Oh, Jimmy...
We all know just how influential EarthBound is at this point. Despite initially underselling and putting people off with weird marketing campaigns, the game (and, in turn, series) is one of the most beloved games on the SNES. So it's no wonder that EarthBound-inspired games are a dime a dozen. Here's one that may have flown under the...
Video Nintendo Today Gives Us Another Look At F-Zero GX For Switch Online
GameCube games are coming to Switch 2
Alongside its full reveal of the Switch 2, Nintendo announced the GameCube library would be added exclusively to the new system's online 'Expansion Pack' tier. At launch, we'll be able to play three titles and Nintendo has now uploaded another look at F-Zero GX on its 'Nintendo Today!' mobile app. You can see...
News Switch 2 Split Fiction Owners Can Apparently Use GameShare To Invite Nintendo Switch Players
No one gets left behind
EA's just confirmed the price of Split Fiction for Switch 2 and one other small but rather interesting detail has now been highlighted on social media about its use of the new GameShare feature. Not only will Switch 2 players be able to invite a player on the same platform to join them via wireless connection, but this...
Feature "I Can't Believe This Is Happening" - The Game Kitchen On Reviving Ninja Gaiden
"We had a lot of creative freedom"
After rinsing through Blasphemous 2 in 2023, we immediately turned our attention to the future and began to dream about what a potential third game in the series might look like. How little we knew. Of course, another Blasphemous may still be on the cards at some point, but for now, developer The Game Kitchen has...
Tuesday15th Apr 2025
Guide All Nintendo Switch 2 Edition Games, Upgrade Packs, And Free Performance Updates
Next-gen TLC
Nintendo has been very bullish about making the transition from Switch 1 to Switch 2 as seamless as possible, so naturally, that means we've seen a bunch of original Switch games updated for the new system to take advantage of that additional power. We've got two types* of updates for Switch 1 games: Nintendo Switch 2 Editions, which...
News Sony Vet Shuhei Yoshida Says Nintendo Is "Losing Their Identity" With Switch 2
NintenDOOMED?
Over the decades, Nintendo has cultivated a reputation in which it seemingly strives for innovation in gaming over simple iterative upgrades. The Wii and DS were perhaps the most obvious instances of this, pushing Nintendo into the stratosphere by appealing to mass audiences beyond the usual hardcore crowd. With the Switch 2, Nintendo...
News Physical 'Switch 2 Editions' Confirmed To Have Everything On The Game Card, Says Nintendo
Update: Although "some publishers may release [them] as download codes"
Nintendo earlier this week announced select games from the Switch generation would be getting 'Switch 2 Edition' releases. A Nintendo customer service representative has reportedly shed light on the exact content included in the physical versions - claiming the Switch 2 Edition...
Feature "It's Huge For Us" - Devs Talk Switch 2 Reactions, Dev-Kit Disparity, Future Plans
What devs make of Switch 2
In case you somehow missed it, Nintendo has officially lifted the lid on Switch 2, cueing all sorts of excitement and apprehension from those of us who have been loyally playing our Switch 1s for the past eight years. It's an exciting time to be a player, but how does it feel from a developer's standpoint? Is the Switch 2...
News EA Reveals Price For Split Fiction On Switch 2
Pre-orders opening soon
After it was revealed as a launch title in the recent Switch 2 Direct, you might have been wondering how much Hazelight's Split Fiction will set you back on the upcoming Nintendo console. Well, EA has finally spilled the beans. In a new blog post, EA confirmed that Split Fiction will launch at a planned price of $49.99 —...
Round Up Here Are The First Player Impressions Of Switch 2
Direct from the 'Switch 2 Experience'
The Switch 2 Experience is currently underway and fans have finally had the chance to go 'hands on' in select locations around the world. Nintendo has now put together a reel highlighting some of the positive impressions at this event so far - with most players seemingly more than happy with how the system...
News After Selling Pokémon GO For $3.5 Billion, Niantic Spatial Is Now Laying Off Employees
68 workers will lose their jobs next month
Niantic is laying off 68 employees next month, following its multi-billion dollar sale of its gaming division which includes the AR mega-hit Pokémon GO, Game Developer reports. The outlet spotted a
News You Can Finally Repair Weapons In Zelda: BOTW And TOTK On Switch 2 (Sort Of)
You'll need to use 'Zelda Notes', though
Weapon durability has long been a 'controversial' mechanic seen in both The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom. While many embraced the need to experiment in combat situations – whether it be with the Rune abilities or the environment itself – others have resented the fact that...
Review Rusty Rabbit (Switch) - A Hop, Skip & Some Junk Away From Greatness
More rabbit than Sainsbury′s
We always find it a bit trite to start a review with comparisons, but humour us. Rusty Rabbit is a bit like SteamWorld Dig 2 mixed with Sylvanian Families. Or, it’s somewhere between Drill Dozer and Star Fox. Umm, Dig Dug mixed with Conker’s Bad Fur Day? We might be losing steam here… From developer SoFun,
News Street Fighter 6 For Switch 2 Is Going For Cheap On Amazon Right Now (UK)
A knockout deal
Street Fighter 6 will be coming to Switch 2 on launch day, and you'll be able to pick it up either on its own or as the Years 1-2 Fighters Edition, which includes the first two DLC packs as standard. Well, if you live in the UK, that choice might just be a little bit easier for you now, as friend of the site Jon Cartwright...
News Christmas Is Coming - New Hallmark Ornaments Include Elephant Mario And Decayed Master Sword
Cat bells ringing...
Hallmark has released its 2025 Dream Book catalogue, showcasing all of its new Keepsake Ornaments for the upcoming holiday season. And plenty of Nintendo franchises show up among the newcomers. Look, we know the headline here is outrageous — it's only April — but indulge us. (Thanks to VGArtAndTidbits for highlighting this...
ICYMI Street Fighter 6 Is Also Getting A 'Standard' Release On Switch 2
Without the DLC
If you're thinking about getting Street Fighter 6 on the Switch 2 at launch but don't necessarily want to commit to the entire package with both DLC updates, it seems there will be one other option. As highlighted by Nintendo, fighters will be able to choose from the 'Years 1-2' edition including all 26 fighters, or you can opt with...
News A New Turn-Based Tactics Star Wars Game Has Been Announced
A collab between former XCOM devs and Respawn
Star Wars will be getting a new single-player turn-based tactics game officially titled Star Wars Zero Company. Although a Nintendo release hasn't been mentioned, there's always a chance with the Switch 2 on the horizon. This new game is being developed by the independent studio Bit Reactor (partly made...
Hands On Capcom Fighting Collection 2 - Come For The Power Stone, Stay For The Project Justice
How ye doing, Ken?
Capcom's first fighting game collection, cleverly entitled Capcom Fighting Collection, saw a splendid assemblage of arcade classics put together by the Japanese giant, covering some of its very best coin-op releases of the 1990s and early noughties. In our 8/10 review, we called it the "best Darkstalkers collection around,"...
News Swapping To Switch 2's Mouse Mode In Metroid Prime 4 Is As Easy As Pie
Beyond seamless
After many, many years of waiting, we finally have a little more information about Metroid Prime 4: Beyond. Samus' next hotly-anticipated adventure will arrive on both Switch and Switch 2 at some point this year, the latter version boasting improved visuals and access to the upcoming console's Mouse Mode for precise aiming. At the...
Wednesday16th Apr 2025
Round Up The Previews Are In For Capcom Fighting Collection 2
Here's what the critics had to say
The Capcom Fighting Collection 2 arrives on Switch next month and we've now got our first batch of hands on. We've already shared our impressions here on Nintendo Life and think this new fighting package is looking and sounding great so far, even if we haven't been able to try out the online mode just yet. "So,...
Tuesday15th Apr 2025
News Marathon Isn't Currently Planned For Switch 2, Unsurprisingly
But Bungie says it will consider additional hardware
Halo, Destiny and ex-Microsoft developer Bungie revealed its new extraction-shooter Marathon to the world last week and it seems there has already been some questions about the possibility of a Switch 2 release. In case you were wondering,
News Devolver's Slick New Precision Platformer Scores An eShop Demo
That key art is unsettling, though
Devolver Digital is launching a new 2D precision platformer on 1st May 2025 for the Nintendo Switch, and you can try it out now via a free eShop demo. Developed by DeadToast Entertainment (My Friend Pedro), Shotgun Cop Man ties all traversal and combat to your guns, with each shot propelling you in your desired...
Watch Got Questions About Switch 2? Ask Alex - Live!
Hello there, lovely peeeeople
Following the Switch 2 Direct nearly two weeks ago(!), the buzz around Nintendo's upcoming console has been loud as games media and Switch 2 Experience ticket holders have gone hands-on with the system and its games. Following the UK-based event this weekend, the remaining bulk of the Nintendo Life team got to lick try...
News Zelda's Original Soundtrack Added To Nintendo Music, Here's Every Song Included
Another blast from the past
This week's update for the Nintendo Music mobile app adds the original Legend of Zelda soundtrack from the NES era. The update includes a total of 12 tracks with a runtime of nine minutes in total. You can listen to the iconic title theme, the overworld theme, and more. Here's the full list of tracks on offer in this...
News Devolver Digital Hails The Switch As Its 'Most Popular Console'
Publisher is seemingly very keen on Switch 2
The Nintendo Switch has certainly been somewhat of a haven for great indie games over the years, but according to publisher Devolver Digital, the console has proven to be exceptionally critical to its own success. In its latest financial report, Devolver hailed the Nintendo Switch as its "most popular...
Monday14th Apr 2025
A Lunar landing
Love and miracles. These are two words that get thrown around a lot when talking about video games, particularly our childhood favourites. But with the Lunar Remastered Collection, these are two words that feel more than appropriate. A combination of rights disagreements between co-developers Studio Alex and Game Arts and the...
News PS5 Digital Edition Now More Expensive Than Switch 2 In UK & Europe
Let battle commence
Sony has announced that it is raising the price of PS5 systems again, with the latest hike affecting the UK, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand (thanks, Push Square). It appears that the PS5 Digital Edition has been subject to the most notable changes, with a price increase for the disc-based PS5 limited to Australia and New...
News Mario Kart World Players Are Already Uncovering Hidden Vehicles
Thunderbird 4 vibes
The Nintendo Switch 2 hands-on experience is already in full swing, giving those lucky enough to attend the chance to play through a handful of new games coming to the system. As you might expect, Mario Kart World is one such title and, while seeing what the racer has to offer, fans are already uncovering some of its secrets...
ICYMI Nintendo's Keeping amiibo Alive On Switch 2 With New Zelda: TOTK Collection
Sage advice
Nintendo has revealed so much in the last two weeks that we're sure the odd announcement or two will have passed you by. So, just in case you missed it, amiibo is still alive! Yes, alongside the announcement that Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom will be getting enhanced 'Nintendo Switch
Opinion It's Been 20 Years Since I Was This Excited For A Mario Kart
Double dash it all
It's been a busy couple of weeks in the Nintendoverse, and we're all a bit excited around these parts. Despite some bumps in the road around pricing, if you look past all the noise and the Nintendo-like messaging that can present more questions than it answers, the software looks per-itty good. Sure, for multiplatform gamer
UK Charts A Shake Up Puts Nintendo Out Of The Top 10
Yes, even Mario Kart
A slight shake up this week has put Nintendo out of the top 10 altogether, with Mario Kart 8 Deluxe coming in at number 11. Truth be told, we wouldn't be surprised if some folks are choosing to hold back on purchasing a new Mario Kart game until World shows up on the Switch 2. It's quite nice to see some titles here that will...
News Japanese Retailer Is Asking The Public How To Combat Switch 2 Scalpers
Take 'em down
Despite some notable concerns around pricing for the Switch 2, folks are nevertheless anxious about the impact that scalping may have on the upcoming console launch. Scalpers have been a plague on recent console releases, buying systems at their RRP before flogging them online at severely inflated values; a practice made exponentially...
News Team Night Takes Gold In Splatoon 3's Latest Seasonal Splatfest
Grab your free items now
Nintendo announced Splatoon 3's returning SpringFest a few weeks back, but the explosion of Switch 2 news means that the starting date has crept up on us. As a new piece of SpringFest art from @NintendoUK so rightfully reminded us, the latest Splatfest is almost here, with the three-team competition kicking off on 12th...
Sunday13th Apr 2025
Gallery Here's A Sneak Peek Of The Nintendo Switch Online Menu UI For Switch 2
Take a look
In case you didn't already know, the Nintendo Switch Online service will carry over to the Switch 2 when it launches this June. If you are wondering what the menu UI might look like when it eventually shows up on the new hybrid system, Nintendo's official Japanese website has now shared a sneak peek. As you can see, there'll be a huge...
Opinion In A Post BOTW And Elden Ring World, Xenoblade Chronicles X Is Still Daunting
The Planet between
Whether it’s your first or your fortieth time, booting up Xenoblade Chronicles X and exploring your immediate surroundings is nothing short of incredible. Mira’s huge, biodiverse landscape, populated by monsters both as small as a ball or as large as a four-storey building, with scraps of ruined ships and alien devices dotted...
Round Up The First Impressions Of 'Drag x Drive' For Switch 2 Are In
"A showcase for dual-mouse mode"
One of the many games revealed alongside the Switch 2 was Drag x Drive. As Nintendo describes it, this is the "next-generation of 3-on-3 sports" utilising the new Mouse Mode feature on the Joy-Con 2. Multiple outlets have now had the chance to go 'hands on' with this upcoming release - so first up are our thoughts,...
News EA Sports Games For Switch 2 "Are Being Built Specifically For The New Handheld"
"We look forward to sharing more soon"
Both Madden NFL and EA Sports FC have been locked in for the Switch 2, so what can sports enthusiasts expect when they kick off? EA has recently told Eurogamer how "both experiences are being built specifically for the new handheld platform". As for how exactly this translates in terms of feature and visual...
Poll Box Art Brawl - Duel: Survival Kids (GBC)
Which box art will survive?
Howdy folks, and welcome to another edition of Box Art Brawl! We're still thinking about the Switch 2 , which was the subject our big bumper BAB last weekend. We compared all of Nintendo's first-party titles with box art for the new console, and just barely squeaking out a win with 42% of the vote was Donkey Kong...
Saturday12th Apr 2025
Community The Results Are In - These Are Your Most (And Least) Wanted Switch 2 Games
Yes! No! Maybe?
Last weekend, following the blowout of Switch 2 news with the Direct, we asked you which Switch 2 launch games you were wishlisting. Looking specifically at the launch lineup and Nintendo's first-party slate thereafter, we were interested to take the temperature not only for the big games (no surprises that there's a lot of...
News DOOM + DOOM II Is Getting A New Limited Run Collector's Edition For $666
Go to Hell
The legendary FPS DOOM has been released again and again over the years and distributor Limited Run Games has now announced a special bundle for DOOM + DOOM II limited to just 666 copies and priced at a whopping $666 USD (or your regional equivalent). The 'DOOM + DOOM II: Will It Run Edition' will be available for Switch and multiple...
News Mario Kart World Is Reportedly The Smoothest Entry Yet
Update: Nintendo responds
We're slowly finding out more about how certain games will perform on the Switch 2 and now there's a new piece of information doing the rounds about the frame rate in Mario Kart World. This new open-world entry in the series is reportedly set to offer a "120fps mode", according to Engadget's senior writer Sam Rutherford...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (12th April)
Still reeling?
Well folks, another week has come and gone, and it was another doozy. We're still kind of reeling from the onslaught of Switch 2 news that followed Nintendo's recent Direct, and to kick the week off, we showcased our big interview with Nintendo's own Nate Bihldorff, in which he confirmed that the new Joy-Con 2 controllers don't...
News DOOM + DOOM II Switch Update 3 Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Download it now
This week DOOM + DOOM II has received 'Update 3' and it adds SIGIL II as well as "various mod-related improvements and fixes". Here's the full rundown from Bethesda's Slayer's Club: DOOM + DOOM II - Update 3 (April 10, 2025): SIGIL II SIGIL II is now officially included as part of the
News Katana Zero's Long-Awaited DLC Is "Still Coming" To Switch
And it's "still free" when it arrives
During the Triple-i showcase earlier this week, developer Askiisoft reminded Katana ZERO fans about the free DLC. In this long-awaited development update for the indie action-platformer, it was confirmed the DLC is "finally nearing completion". Here's a bit about it direct from the PR, and you can see it in...
Friday11th Apr 2025
Guide Every Nintendo Switch Online Sega Genesis / Mega Drive Game Ranked
All the Sega Mega Drive games, ranked by you
Updated with Streets of Rage, Super Thunder Blade, and ESWAT: City Under Siege following the April update. Remember, the ranking below is dynamic and will change according to each game's User Rating in our
Round Up The First Impressions Of Donkey Kong Bananza Are In
He's finally back...
Apart from Mario Kart World for Switch 2, Nintendo has also announced Donkey Kong Bananza is on the way to the new system. This game will be released a month after the Switch 2 launch and although it's still a while away, we've now got our first impressions. As you might have seen, we've already shared our 'hands on' here on...
News Here's Why Switch 2 Joy-Con And Pro Controllers Don't Have Analogue Triggers
Nintendo thought instant input was the "better option"
If you haven't already noticed, Switch 2 controllers (including the new Joy-Con and Pro controller) will once again use digital triggers. The reasoning behind this decision has now been revealed by Nintendo. During a recent chat with VentureBeat, Nintendo's hardware leads Kouichi Kawamoto and...
News UK Retailer GAME Is Selling Off Goods And Fixtures As Head Office Shuts Down
Ovens and card holders are up for grabs
UK high street chain GAME is auctioning off a number of unusual items from its warehouse and head office in Basingstoke, which is closing down. Eurogamer has found a number of listings on NCM Auctions for items, ranging from standard warehouse units such as palette units, metal shelves, and fridges, and...
News Zelda: BOTW Switch 2 Edition Won't Include The DLC, Nintendo Confirms
"That DLC is available as a separate purchase"
Amid all the Switch 2 excitement, there has been some confusion over the exact nature of the Nintendo Switch 2 Editions of games like Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom. Reports now suggest that all the gam
Gallery Here's Switch 2 Compared To (Almost) Every Other Handheld
...including the Steam Deck
Switch 2 is bigger than its direct predecessor, but how does it compare to other handhelds available—both now and throughout history? That's a question you no longer need to ponder, as we've taken the liberty of comparing it to a wide range of devices, both from Nintendo and other companies. You can check out the...
Saturday12th Apr 2025
Video Nintendo Today Gives Us Another Look At Zelda: Wind Waker For Switch Online
The GameCube library is exclusive to Switch 2
Last week, Nintendo announced GameCube games would be added exclusively to Switch 2's online expansion pack at launch. If you haven't already somehow seen it, one of the three games joining the service at launch is The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker. Nintendo Treehouse showcased gameplay footage of...
Friday11th Apr 2025
News Three Sega Genesis / Mega Drive Games Have Been Added To Switch Online's Expansion Pack
Available today
Nintendo has wrapped up this week by adding three more Sega Genesis / Mega Drive classics to the Switch Online Expansion Pack. These titles include the original 1991 beat 'em up Streets of Rage, the 1988 shooter Super Thunder Blade, and the 1990 side-scroller ESWAT: City Under Siege. You can see all of these titles in action on the...
Talking Point How Does Switch 2's Launch Price Compare To Past Nintendo Systems?
Launch sequence initiated
The big talking point out of last week's Switch 2 Direct hasn't been the system deep dive, the Donkey Kong reveal, or the weird little camera; it's mainly been about Nintendo's approach to pricing. The messaging was non-existent in the Direct itself, but in the minutes and hours after it ended, we learnt that games would...
News Digital Foundry Digs Deep Into Mario Kart World's Tech And Specs
"The extra horsepower has been put to good use"
In under two months, the world will be graced with a brand new Mario Kart game on a new Nintendo console. Mario Kart World launches alongside the Switch 2 on 5th June 2025, but many have questioned whether this new title, which comes 11 years after the last brand new console Mario Kart, is actually a...
News Fans Fight Back Against Nintendo Switch 2 Scalpers
"Hate scalpers on eBay? Report them."
We already know that, of course, scalpers are attempting to spoil the Switch 2 party — which must be particularly frustrating to US consumers who can't even pre-order the console right now. But fans are pushing back against extortionate listings, and rightly so. IGN reports that some people are heading to...
News Nintendo Is Reportedly Stockpiling Switch 2 Units For US Launch
Most units from Vietnam are apparently being shipped to America
A new report from Bloomberg states that Nintendo has the potential to build up "a stockpile of millions of consoles"
News This Adorable Pokémon Gets Its First Trading Card In More Than 15 Years This Month
Chingle bells
With the Pokémon Trading Card Game being at the height of popularity right now, you'd think that most Pocket Monsters regularly get new cards. Well, that's not been the case for a certain baby Pokémon first introduced in Pokémon Diamond & Pearl. But that's about to change in the next expansion, coming later this month (thanks...
Random Mouse Work Dev Nitrome Shows Off Its "Frankenstein Joy-Con 2 Alternative"
This is what happens when you "don't have a dev kit"
Perhaps one of the most exciting games we've seen announced for the Switch 2 so far is Mouse Work, which makes full use of the Joy-Con 2's mouse-like capabilities across a variety of minigames. Surprisingly, the talented team at Nitro (Shovel Knight Dig, Bomb Chicken) don't even have a Switch 2...
News Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road Finally Has Release Date, Out On Switch 2 Day One
It's all kicking off
Level-5 has finally shared the release date for Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road, along with a few surprises, including a Nintendo Switch 2 version. The long-awaited soccer game, which has been in development since at least 2016, will be landing on Switch and Switch 2 on 21st August 2025 as a digital-only game. On Switch, it'll be
News Crash And Spyro Dev Wants To Partner With Team Xbox For A Crack At Banjo
"Banjo's been hibernating long enough, right?"
Having helmed well-received entries in the Spyro/Skylanders and Crash Bandicoot lines, developer Toys for Bob has form with 3D platformers featuring beloved childhood characters. Perhaps unsurprisingly, according to a new interview, the team would be interested in reviving another fan-favourite series:...
News Rime Developer Tequila Works Is Auctioning Off Its Game Rights After Bankruptcy
Including some in-development titles
Tequila Works, the developer behind the lovely puzzler RiME, horror cinematic platformer Deadlight, and adorable League of Legends spin-off Song of Nunu, is auctioning off a number of its game rights and IPs. 19 different listings can be found on the auction website
Thursday10th Apr 2025
Round Up The First Impressions Of Mario Kart World Are In
The race begins this June
We've now seen a fair bit of Mario Kart World footage thanks to the latest Switch 2 Direct and Treehouse broadcast. If you're still curious to know what exactly it's like though, we've put together a round up featuring thoughts from various game websites. Starting with our hands on here on Nintendo Life, we can't wait to...
News Reggie Fils-Aimé Weighs In On 'Switch 2 Welcome Tour' Controversy (Sort Of)
We know what he's saying
The subject of price has been a huge point of controversy with the recently-announced Nintendo Switch 2, with some folks claiming the console itself is too expensive, many claiming that Mario Kart World is too expensive, and that
News Vampire Survivors And Square Enix Team Up For Free DLC, But It's Not The Series You'd Expect
It's a whole SaGa
Surprise! Vampire Survivors is getting a huge free update today, and it's moving away from Konami and joining forces with Square Enix. Announced during today's Triple I showcase, it's not a Final Fantasy or Kingdom Hearts DLC — both of those would be amazing, of course, but we really admire the choice that poncle settled on. The...
News "We MUST Resist Buying These Game-Key Releases", Says GamesMaster Host
It's going as well as expected
The next generation of Switch is introducing a new concept when it launches on 5th June 2025: Game-Key Cards. In case you missed it, these are 'physical' game releases that contain a cartridge, but the cartridge has no meaningful data on it. Instead, it acts as a 'key' of sorts which then lets you download the relevant...
Opinion The Switch 2 Is A Powerhouse For The Price
We'll soon be playing with power
There's been a load of discourse about the price tags associated with everything concerning the Nintendo Switch 2, and rightly so. If we can't discuss things like this openly and frankly, you know some big company would look to exploit the public more than they already do. The talk regarding the price of games...
Good time Gals
Inti Creates is a fascinating development house that has spent the past few years crafting throwbacks to beloved genre archetypes. The team tends to take a specific model and iterate on it across several titles. Aside from Comcept's infamous Mighty No. 9, Inti has a strong history with the Mega Man series, and another beloved template...
News Ex-PlayStation Boss Comments On Switch 2's "Hefty" Price Hikes
"Exclusivity kind of mitigates the sticker shock"
There has been all sorts of commentary about Nintendo's $80 price tag on Mario Kart World and how this could potentially impact the industry and consumers going forward, and now the former PlayStation boss Shawn Layden has shared his thoughts. Appearing on the 'PlayerDriven' YouTube channel and...
News Zelda Wind Waker Switch 2 GameCube Release Doesn't Rule Out HD Port
Nintendo: "All options are on the table"
Last week, Nintendo confirmed The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker would be sailing onto the Switch 2 as part of the GameCube library at launch. If you're worried this might rule out the Wii U HD version of the game making a return one day, it seems there's still hope. Tim Gettys of Kinda Funny Games spoke to...
News Nintendo Says "Nothing Bad" Will Happen If You Press Switch 2's C Button Without A NSO Sub
Will something good happen instead?
After months of speculation, Nintendo finally lifted the lid last week on the information that people really wanted to hear: a new Mario Kart game, the Switch 2 release date, what the heck Switch 2's mysterious 'C' button does. As it turns out, clicking the right Joy-Con's new button opens up the GameChat...
News Nintendo: Hyrule Warriors: Age Of Imprisonment Is A "Canonical Tale"
Just so you know
One of the many games Nintendo highlighted during the Switch 2 Direct last week was the new Zelda title Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment. This is another Koei Tecmo Musou game where you'll take control of multiple characters and unleash all sorts of attacks on seemingly endless hordes of enemies. Although there hasn't been much...
Feature Nintendo Life eShop Selects (March 2025)
Our picks for the best eShop games from March on Switch 1
Hello, hello, we're here — nothing at all happened last week, right? We didn't miss anything? Okay, you might have noticed, but things got a lil' hectic last week, hence why our regularly scheduled eShop Selects is a bit later than normal. Things are changing in the world of Nintendo, and...
Random Nintendo Nearly Parked Mario Kart: Double Dash's Dual-Driver Hook
Mario Kart: Single Dash!!
Sure, Mario Kart World's free-roaming and knockout races are something, but do you remember back when you used to be able to squeeze two racers onto one kart? Now that was a hook. That's exactly what Mario Kart: Double Dash!! brought to the table in 2003, the first and last time we would see the mechanic crop up in the...
Japanese Charts Not Even The Impending Switch 2 Can Stop This Mario Party
Party on!
Hello, yes, we're back with the boxed charts over in Japan. Apologies for missing last week, it was quite a busy one for Team NL, as I'm sure you can imagine. This week, Super Mario Party Jamboree is once again at the top, selling another 11,487 copies. It's not the biggest increase we've ever seen, but we suspect that sales in general...
Watch The Triple-i Initiative 2025 - Live!
45 minutes of announcements
Exactly one year on from its debut presentation, The Triple-i Initiative is back for another round of news drops and announcements. The show is set to kick off in just a few minutes, promising 45 minutes of world premieres, gameplay reveals and launch dates from over 30 developers. The dev lineup includes the likes of...
News Surprise, Palworld Dev Isn't Fond Of The 'Pokémon With Guns' Description
Gee, wonder why...
"Pokémon with guns" became the go-to description for Pocketpair's Palworld because, well, the screenshots and footage shown around its initial announcement indicated that, yes, the in-game creatures look like Pokémon holding guns. According to communications director and publishing manager John ‘Bucky’ Buckley (thanks,...
Random Samus Aran "Joins" Monster Hunter Wilds Thanks To Epic Fan Creation
And she's brought some unlikely pals
Yes, you read that right. Raised by Chozo, DNA spliced to hell and back, and with several incredibly demanding missions behind her, Super Metroid's Samus Aran — ex-Galactic Federation superstar (and part-time metal ball) — has somehow found the energy to start slapping big monsters around the Forbidden Lands...
Nintendo Download 10th April (North America)
Star Overdrive! Monument Valley! Promise Mascot Agency!
The latest Nintendo Download update for North America has arrived, and it's bringing new games galore to the eShop in your region. Before we jump into this week's download, let's address the elephant in the room — last week was a little bit crazy, and that means certain things got lost in...
Wednesday9th Apr 2025
Guide Nintendo Switch 2: All Mouse Mode Compatible Games
Which games use the Joy-Con Mouse?
For anyone worried that the Nintendo Switch 2 is lacking that unique feature, then fear not: Mouse Mode is here for those of you who love the weird and wonderful. The Joy-Con 2 double as mice, which you can use by holding sideways on any surface. And many games launching on the new console will be using this brand...
News My Nintendo Adds A Switch 2 Reward (North America)
It's a keychain!
The Switch 2 has been officially confirmed to be arriving this June, and ahead of the big launch, Nintendo is offering a brand-new themed item on the My Nintendo Store in North America. Yes, before the actual system even arrives, you can now get your hands on a Nintendo Switch 2 "Wristlet Keychain". This red wristlet will set you...
Nintendo Direct Mario Kart World: Time, Date, Where To Watch, What To Expect
Our predictions for Switch 2's biggest launch game
Nintendo announced during the Switch 2 Direct that there's another one coming: a Mario Kart World Direct is scheduled for 17th April. Promising details of the freshly unveiled open-world Mario Kart, it's the first game-specific Direct for a Switch 2 game and we're excited to get a closer look at...
ICYMI Switch 2 'GameCube Controller Adapter' Compatibility Confirmed
Good news for Smash and retro fans
Last week, Nintendo shared a lot of fine details about the Switch 2 and in case you missed it, one thing it also confirmed was the new system would support the GameCube Controller adapter. This adapter, as you may already know, has been used across the Wii U and Switch generations to power the GameCube controller...
Talking Point Does Switch 2 Have Nintendo's Best Launch Line-Up Ever?
Let's see how it matches up
I don't know about you, but I'm already giving my shelf space a worried look as I consider the number of Switch 2 launch titles I want to pick up. It's been just about a week since Nintendo revealed the Switch 2 and its 21 separate launch games (24 if you include those dropping on the NSO GameCube library), which, the...
News Mario Kart World "Paid DLC" Would Be A Big No-No, According To Ex-Nintendo Duo
Is $80 already enough?
There's been a lot of talk about the $80 price tag attached to the Switch 2 launch title Mario Kart World and Nintendo has justified it by claiming the game is "so big and so vast", but what if it ends up charging for additional content in the long run? Ex-Nintendo Minute duo Kit and Krysta, who now run their own YouTube...
Video Digital Foundry Dives Into GameCube Emulation For The Switch 2
With a bunch of Nvidia Shield TV talk, too
For many of us, GameCube games on Nintendo Switch Online kind of felt like the holy grail. Granted, it very much depends on your age and which systems you happened to grow up with, but with the GameCube playing host to some of Nintendo's finest games of all time, its inclusion on the Switch 2 is a pretty...
Review Star Overdrive (Switch) - Uneven But Ambitious Open-World Hoverboarding
The boards do work on water
In much the same way that modern society pines for the flying cars they have always been promised, the modern gamer yearns for hoverboards in their open-world adventures… or they should - because it’s a lot of fun. Last year’s Gori: Cuddly Carnage featured a floating board as both transport and weapon, and now...
Poll Did You Get A Switch 2 Purchase Invite From Nintendo Yet? (Europe)
The chosen few
Pre-orders are one thing, but there's something about lotteries and 'invitations' to pre-order hot-item electronics which rubs me the wrong way. "Here, it's our honour to let you give us hundreds of your hard-earned currency units, you lucky sausage! Gis a card number." Still, it's the name of the game if you're a Switch 2 fan, and...
Random Of Course Nintendo Fans Are Already Camping Out For The Switch 2
Two months and counting!
We're now about two months out from the Switch 2's release and it looks like there's already a line for the system's launch at the Nintendo New York store. As originally highlighted by GoNintendo, leading the charge is "super fan" and YouTuber known as 'ChickenDog' - who is documenting his entire wait over the next few...
News Scandinavian Nintendo Fans Are Considering Flying Abroad For Cheaper Switch 2s
DKK Wrap
For all the excitement of last week's Direct, Nintendo's Switch 2 pricing has gone down like a cold cup of something nasty. £75/$80 games, a sizeable bump in cost for the system itself, current economic conditions, and tariffs have melded into the perfect storm, with the once-affordable Nintendo now appearing a little more out of reach...
News Nintendo: Switch 2's Launch Titles Are "Sort Of" Genre- And Franchise-Defining
It's something you "really can't miss"
The next Nintendo generation is upon us and if you're not already on the Switch 2 bandwagon, it's apparently something you "really can't miss" according to Nintendo's Bill Trinen. Speaking to GameSpot, Trinen mentioned how he hopes the fanbase can see how Nintendo Switch 2 launch window titles Mario Kart World...
News Deltarune Will Have Exclusive 'Mouse Mode' Content On Switch 2
Eek!
In case you missed it, yes, Deltarune Chapters 1-4 has been confirmed for the Nintendo Switch 2, launching on day one with with console on 5th June 2025. It might not have been super clear from the trailer, but information posted on the official website confirms that the game will include a small, special room in which you can use mouse...
News Nintendo Is Reportedly Not Releasing The Switch 2 In China Just Yet
Quick, act surprised
Nintendo is launching its upcoming console, the Switch 2, in most major territories on 5th June 2025. That is, except for China. Now, we're not completely surprised by this; in fact, we'd say that such a move was probably expected to a certain degree. Nevertheless, as reported by Nikkei (thanks, VGC), Nintendo is simply waiting...
News Scrooge McDuck Joins 'Disney Illusion Island' In Free Update This May
"I am an adventurer, boys"
The mouse is out of the bag — Disney Illusion Island will no longer be a Switch exclusive; but the game is getting a free update on the same day it lands on other consoles, 30th May 2025. And that free update brings everyone's favourite money making uncle Scrooge McDuck to the game (thanks, Gematsu). We don't k
UK Charts Switch 2 Anticipation Creates A Quiet Week For Nintendo
Calm before the storm
Last week's Switch 2 blowout was always going to cool Switch 1's software sales a little as all eyes get fixed firmly on what's next. Well, that's exactly what we're seeing in this week's UK charts. As ever, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe keeps Nintendo in the running by holding firm at sixth, and Minecraft continues to perform well —...
Tuesday8th Apr 2025
News UK Switch 2 Fans, Don't Bother Going To GAME Stores For Your Pre-Order
You won't get one
A new report from Eurogamer indicates that Switch 2 pre-orders at GAME retail stores in the UK simply won't be a thing, with the firm instead possessing a "small allocation" of consoles available via its official website. It's yet another indication of how GAME is downsizing its operations after numerous controversial decisions...
News Switch 2 GameChat Choppy Frame Rate Explained By Nintendo
It's about ensuring the "game experience" is at its best
Nintendo's new GameChat function opens up new ways for Switch 2 owners to communicate with friends and families online, but the early showcase of other player screens showed some choppy frame rates. It turns out this is an intentional design choice to ensure GameChat saves system resources for...
News Some Fans Are Drawing Unfavourable Comparisons Between Switch 2 And Xbox One
Don Mattrick's infamous quote resurfaces
The Nintendo Switch 2 pricing reveal hasn't exactly gone down well, and with the economic instability at the moment, many consumers are frustrated at the price and lack of communication. But as interviews with Nintendo of America reps were published yesterday, one of Doug Bowser's comments in particular has...
News The Switch 2 Scalpers Are Already Out In Force
Life, uh, finds a way
So, we know that the pre-order situation for Switch 2 has been a little more complicated than perhaps Nintendo would have liked, with tariffs postponing the entire process for US customers. There's also been the fact that various retailers have made pre-orders available before the Big N's official April 8th - April 11th...
News Nintendo Is Delaying Switch 2 Pre-Orders In Canada
The day before they go live
Nintendo of Canada has confirmed that it will not be opening up pre-orders for the Nintendo Switch 2 in the country, just the day before pre-orders were due to go live. In a statement provided to Mobile Syrup, Nintendo of Canada explained that pre-orders are being held back "in order to align with the timing of...
News Nintendo Won't Reveal Donkey Kong's Switch 2 Dev, But We Might Already Know
You got a...banana!
You got a moon...sorry, a banana! Nintendo looks to be continuing its trend of not revealing the developers behind key first-party IP releases for the Switch 2 generation. IGN asked who was the development team on Donkey Kong Bananza for Switch 2 and Nintendo of America's vice president of product and player experience Bill...
News Is The Switch 2 A Steam Deck Killer? Digital Foundry Dives Deep
All Killer, no filler?
Now that we're getting super-close to the Switch 2 launch and with a ton of specs and technical details to get stuck into, the boffins over at Digital Foundry have been cutting through all the hyperbole to take a detailed look at what we actually know about the
News Nintendo Understands Switch Owners May Not Be "Ready To Jump To Switch 2"
And it wants to keep those players "engaged"
Nintendo's future is very much focused on the launch of the Switch 2, but as we already know it will also be continuing to support the original system (at least until 2026). The company has already locked in some new Switch titles for next year and during a chat with The Washington Post, Nintendo of...
Guide Nintendo Switch 2: Internal Storage - How Many Games Can You Store?
How much can you stuff into the Switch 2?
With game sizes exploding and the Switch 2 being a more powerful system, you might be worried about running out of space. We've all run out of storage on our Switch 1 many times, right? So here's how to get prepared for maximising your new console's storage. This guide will tell you everything you need to...
News Hori's Switch 2 Piranha Plant Camera Has Much Worse Resolution Than Nintendo's
Something to keep in mind
The upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 will give you the option to augment your experience with cameras, letting you chat face-to-face with your online friends using GameChat, and offering up unique gameplay mechanics with titles like Super Mario Party Jamboree - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Jamboree TV (we'll never get used to that...
Review SaGa Frontier 2 Remastered (Switch) - A Solid Port Of A Great JRPG
It's about family
Families, huh? They can cause us all manner of headaches. Sometimes they invade your personal space or take your favourite shirt without asking, and sometimes they get banished as a child and return home to try to take their rightful place on the throne. Between all of the turn-based combat and extended cutscenes, SaGa Frontier 2...
News Switch 2 Game-Key Cards Aren't Tied To Nintendo Accounts
According to Nintendo
Nintendo is launching a new physical game option for the Switch 2 that don't contain the "full game data" and are instead used as a "key" to download the game onto your system via the internet. While these game-key cards haven't exactly been received favourably so far, they will be different to the previous "code-in-box"...
News Devolver's Awesome New Games Got Lost During The Dodgy Switch 2 Livestream
Buffering...
Last week's Nintendo Switch 2 Direct was absolutely bursting at the seams with new announcements for the company's upcoming console. Yet thanks to some frustrating technical difficulties during the livestream, you might have missed a couple of bangers from publisher Devolver Digital. Starseeker: Astroneer Expeditions and Enter the...
Guide Switch 2: All New Accessories
New stuff!
With the upcoming release of the Nintendo Switch 2, we are getting that old familiar pang...for some slick new accessories. Yes, we all know that picking up lots of new bits and bobs for a new console is almost as exciting as playing it, and so we've put together this list of all first-party accessories that we are currently aware of,...
News Konami Appears To Be Releasing Suikoden I & II HD Remaster On Switch 2
Update: Physical looks to be another Game-key card release
[Sat 5th Apr, 2025 02:45 BST] The Switch 2 has officially locked in a release date and while a lot of games have already been confirmed for the platform, it looks like we might have one more. It seems Konami will be releasing its Suikoden 1 & 2 HD Remaster package on the Switch 2, with...
News Hades II Will Officially Launch On Switch 2 & Switch Ahead Of Other Consoles
By the beard of Zeus!
Nintendo's latest entry in its Switch 2 'Creator's Voice' series is with the good folk over at Supergiant Games for a deep dive on Hades II. Alongside an extended look at the game itself, the new video also contains a neat tidbit for us Nintendo fans: Hades II will launch on Switch and Switch 2 before other consoles. We still...
News Amazon UK's Switch 2 Pre-Orders Won't Be Invite-Only For Long
Wrapping up soon
Switch 2 pre-orders have been gradually popping up throughout Europe since Nintendo's big reveal last week and while most have taken the standard approach to purchase (click 'Pre-Order' and you're done), the likes of Amazon UK opted for an invite-only method instead. Fortunately, it seems the storefront won't be sticking to this for...
Community What Questions About Switch 2 Do You Still Have For Nintendo?
What a difference a Direct makes
It's been a busy week for Nintendo and its fans, that's for sure. With Switch 1 in a definite 'wind-down' mode over the past few months — though still delivering goods like Xenoblade Chronicles X, to be fair! — last week's Switch 2 Direct brought new goods,
News Analyst Firm Spooked By Trump Tariffs, Lowers Switch 2 Sales Forecast
Still poised to be the fastest-selling console, though
Analyst firm DFC Intelligence has lowered its forecast for Switch 2 sales amidst the ongoing uncertainty surrounding the widespread tariffs from The Trump Administration. As highlighted by VGC, DFC had previously stated that Switch 2 sales would reach a staggering 17 million by the end of 2025,...
News Nintendo's Bowser Comments On AI And Its Uses
"It's not the only method of game development"
It's one of the hottest issues in the gaming industry right now, so it was only a matter of time before Nintendo of America president Doug Bowser was asked about the rise of AI in game development in his series of Switch 2 interviews. Fortunately, his response was refreshingly pro-human. Bowser (not...
News New Hollow Knight: Silksong Screenshots Sneak Onto Japanese Nintendo Website
Dashing
It's all kicking off in the world of Hollow Knight: Silksong, isn't it? After scoring a 2025 release window in last week's Direct and the clarification that it'll launch on Switch alongside Switch 2, you'd think we've heard enough official news from Team Cherry, but no! There's a fresh batch of screenshots out there. As noted
News Don't Worry, Hollow Knight: Silksong Is Still Coming To The Original Switch
It's not a Switch 2 exclusive
Hollow Knight fans have been waiting over half a decade for Silksong and in that time the game has been publicised across multiple different platforms. While the game is still coming to every major platform, there have been some concerns raised following the Switch 2 Direct about the new entry potentially being a...
News Nintendo Music Adds Luigi's Spooky GameCube Soundtrack, Here's Every Song Included
Luigi's Mansion was also recently confirmed for NSO
Following last week's GameCube announcement for the Switch 2 online service, Nintendo has now added the original version of Luigi's Mansion to its Nintendo Music mobile app. This album includes a whopping 73 tracks and has a runtime of 56 minutes. This includes the title screen, Professor E.Gadd's...
Monday7th Apr 2025
News It's Official, Switch 2 Joy-Con Will Not Feature Hall Effect Sticks
Controllers have been designed from the ground up
One of the biggest issues that's plagued the Nintendo Switch since its launch in 2017 is stick drift. In fact, Nintendo faced several lawsuits as a result of the issue, with an ex-repair supervisor previously stating that the workload to fix drifting Joy-Con was "very stressful". Now, while we c
News Upgrade Pack Price For Zelda: BOTW And TOTK Has Been Confirmed
A pleasant surprise!
A new interview between IGN and Nintendo's Bill Trinen has revealed the price of the Upgrade Packs for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom. As a reminder, the Upgrade Packs will essentially add in all the 'Nintendo Switch 2 Edition' benefits like improved frame rates and resolutio
News Nintendo Confirms US Price For 'Switch 2 Welcome Tour'
Quick, act surprised!
After the Japanese price was revealed last week, Nintendo has today officially lifted the lid on Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour's price in the US, confirming that it will set you back $9.99. That is according to Nintendo of America's Bill Trinen, who, in a recent interview with
Feature "We Really Want To Future-Proof" - The Nintendo Switch 2 Interview
Nate Bihldorff talks pack-ins, game-key cards, and Korok Forest
Nate Bihldorff, Senior Vice President of Product Development & Publishing The Nintendo Switch 2 reveal has been a rollercoaster ride. We've been waiting what feels like years for this momentous occasion, and from the game selection and the revelation of the 'C' button's function to
News Nintendo Of America President Says Tariffs "Not Factored" Into Switch 2 Price
But new tariffs is "something we're going to have to address."
The Nintendo Switch 2 is a little pricier than many were expecting. The console will cost USD $449.99 / GBP £395.99 for the console itself, or USD $499.99 / GBP £429.99 bundled with Mario Kart World. For many, that's a lot, and when initially revealed last week, it brought to mind the...
News Nintendo Comments On Mario Kart World's Controversial Price
"Whenever we look at a given game, we just look at what is the experience"
One of the hot talking points of the Nintendo Switch 2 reveal last week was the price of games. And the big launch title, Mario Kart World, has been at the centre of that storm. The first brand new Mario Kart in a decade will be launching at a RRP of $80 in the United...
Guide Nintendo Switch 2: Battery Life - How Does It Compare?
Comparisons with Switch, OLED, and Steam Deck
With a swathe of new features and upgrades, the Nintendo Switch 2 is a much more powerful piece of kit compared to its predecessor. As such, we're sure many of you have questions about just how long the thing can run in handheld. With Mouse Mode, higher frame rates, and generally better tech inside the...
News Nintendo Shares Plummet In Wake Of Trump Tariff Action
US pre-order postponement woes
In the wake of Nintendo's decision to delay opening its Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders in the US following upheaval and uncertainty around newly-imposed tariffs, the company has seen a 10% drop in its Tokyo-listed shares, reports Bloomberg. Nintendo made the call to hold off on opening pre-orders in the US last week,...
News The Switch 2 Won't Have Achievements Or eShop Music
Going it alone
It's one of those things that we sort of forget is a big deal, the whole achievement aspect of video games as they are in modern times. Xbox has them, PlayStation and Steam too, and gamers really do embrace them as part of the culture, as a way to express and signify their passion for certain games, and so on. And yet, sticking to...
Review Rift Of The NecroDancer (Switch) - Imagine If Guitar Hero & Ikaruga Made A Baby
Slimes to the left of me, zombies to the right
Canadian developer Brace Yourself Games first hit the spotlight with Crypt of the NecroDancer, a rhythm-based roguelike, all the way back in 2015. Dungeon crawling to a relentless beat became the new dance craze sweeping the nation, and it was warmly welcomed into the Switch indie canon with the 2019...
News Don't Worry, You Won't Lose Your Animal Crossing: New Horizons Island On Switch 2
Life's a beach
Moving your Animal Crossing: New Horizons island from one Switch to another can be a pain. So if you're someone (like this writer) who's worried about making the move from Switch to Switch 2, you're in luck, because it'll apparently be pretty seamless. In an interview with Polygon, Programming Management Group Senior Director...
News Switch 2 Game Cart Max Capacity Is 64GB, Says CD Projekt Red
Enough for a few Mushroom Kingdoms
So, you may or may not have been wondering just how big the Nintendo Switch 2's game cartridges are actually going to be, especially now that we know the sizes of the initial line-up of games. Nintendo's first-party launch games are all surprisingly dinky, with Mario Kart World just 23.4GB, and
News New Ridge Racer & Unreleased Retro Studios Project Crop Up In Leaked Switch Dev Kit
Plus LEGO, dev builds and more
After a week of looking ahead to Switch 2, it's strange to think about 'Switch 1' again, but online chatter about the leaked contents of the OG console's dev kit has got us musing on the games that never came to fruition. It all stems from a recent post on the r/GamingLeaksAndRumours Reddit forum, where user...
News Switch 2 Allows Players To Create Per-Game Controller Profiles
That's GR-eat!
One of the more interesting new additions to the Switch 2 comes in the form of the 'GL' and 'GR' buttons, which can now be found on the rear of both the Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller and on the Joy-Con 2 Charging Grip. These two new buttons, besides allowing you more freedom in how you set up
News There's A New Way To Add Friends On Nintendo Switch 2
But Friend Codes are sticking around
Adding friends on Nintendo Switch isn't our favourite thing in the world. Typing in a 12-digit unique code just so we can see what our besties are playing or join them in a quick game of Mario Kart feels a little antiquated, especially compared to PS5, Xbox, and Steam. For Switch 2, Friend Codes aren't going...
News 'Mouse Work' Looks Like It Might Be The Switch 2 Equivalent Of 'Snipperclips'
Mouse minigames!
Nitrome, the developer behind the excellent Shovel Knight Dig, has announced Mouse Work for the Nintendo Switch 2, a game heavily inspired by the likes of Pico Park and Part Time UFO. There's no release date at the time of writing, but Nitrome is hoping to get its latest title out shortly after the launch of the Switch 2 on 5th...
Random Did You Notice This Snazzy Switch 2 Reference In The Devs' Direct Outfits?
Dress to impress
As you might have expected, last week's Switch 2 Direct was absolutely jam-packed with information about Nintendo's upcoming console, but it looks like there might have been an Easter Egg or two that passed us by on an initial watch. For example, if we asked you to tell us something noteworthy about the presenters'/developers'...
Random Feast Your Eyes On Universal Orlando's Stunning Zelda Stained-Glass Windows
Where's our Hyrule theme park, eh?
Ever since the reveal of Super Nintendo World's Mushroom Kingdom, we have wondered how long it'll be before Hyrule gets the theme park treatment. Donkey Kong is clearly next on the cards for most branches, but the Orlando site's stained-glass windows have us wondering whether something Zelda-y could be in the...
News "Nothing's Perfect" - TOTK Might Still Struggle On Switch 2, If You're Building Crazy Mechs
Though NoA's Nate Bihldorff "saw no dips"
We all know that The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom will both sport improved frame rates and resolution on Switch 2 with their added Upgrade Packs, but according to our recent interview with NoA's Nate Bihldorff, it sounds like both games will pretty much run f
News Minecraft Gives Mario A Box Office Beating With Record-Breaking Opening
Also, a Fortnite movie apparently isn't in the works
We're not 100% sure you guys are aware, but a little movie called A Minecraft Movie released over the weekend (this writer's kids loved it!) and it's already making quite a splash at the worldwide box office. Yep, the reviews might not be so hot, but none of this is stopping Mojang's multimedia...
Random Yep, Nintendo Switch 2 Game Cartridges Still Taste Disgusting
"I can't believe that other people are trying that"
Ahh, here we go, the Nintendo Switch 2 coverage you've been waiting for: the new red cartridges still taste bad. Finally, we can all rest now. GameSpot bravely put this question to Takuhiro Dohta, the director of the Switch 2 and Programming Management Group Senior Director. And he confirmed that,...
News Nintendo Apologises As Japanese Store & eShop Malfunction For Five Days
There's enough for everyone, right?
It seems as though the official Japanese Nintendo eShop and online store have been struggling with high traffic numbers since the Switch 2 was fully unveiled during last week's rather epic Direct. As noticed over on r/NintendoSwitch, the official Japanese Nintendo website now has an apology message at the top,
News Switch 2 Devs May Assign Specific Inputs To Pro Controller's Back Buttons
Is it worth the hassle, though?
One of the biggest surprises from the recent Switch 2 Direct is that the accompanying Pro Controller will actually come with two new back buttons labelled 'GL' and 'GR'. In addition to a slightly revamped design in which Nintendo took inspiration from the GameCube controller, the new Pro Controller is also seemingly...
News Yes, You Can Adjust The Sensitivity Of The Switch 2's Mouse Controls
"I wanna play on my legs"
After lots of rumours and speculation, Nintendo has confirmed that, yes, mouse controls for the Switch 2 is a very real thing. It looks awesome too, with games like Metroid Prime 4: Beyond and Drag x Drive making full use of the new feature to provide you with new options and completely new ways to play. The good news is...
Sunday6th Apr 2025
Guide Best Xenoblade Chronicles Games Of All Time
All the games and DLC, ranked
Tetsuya Takahashi's Xenoblade Chronicles series began its journey on the Wii in 2010, but it's on the Switch where the RPG series has really taken off. With two sequels, plus huge prequel DLC adventures for both, Monolith Soft's RPG series has established itself as one of the jewels in Nintendo's crown. And with the...
Opinion A Few Too Many Questions & Unwelcome Surprises Are Taking The Shine Off The Switch 2 Reveal
The camel's back
After going hands-on with the hardware, we can confirm that Switch 2 is exciting. It not only promises fresh Nintendo goodness but also to reinvigorate the OG Switch libraries many of us have been building up over the past eight years. The future is looking bright for Nintendo lifers, though a few too many unclear details and small...
News Did Donkey Kong Bananza Key Art Accidentally Leak A Big Surprise?
Is that...?!
Some key art for the upcoming Switch 2 game Donkey Kong Bananza might have been accidentally leaked ahead of schedule. On Nintendo's Korean website, now-removed art featuring Donkey Kong and...spoiler...what supposedly looks like a "young Pauline" has been spotted. It seems we've also got a full art reveal. This discovery follows...
Video Street Fighter 6 Side-By-Side Comparison (Switch 2 & PlayStation 5)
Get ready for 60fps, crossplay and exclusive modes
Street Fighter 6 is on its way to the Switch 2 and if you're wondering how it compares to certain other versions, we've now got a side-by-side comparison. This upload, shared by the YouTube channel ElAnalistaDeBits, shows the Switch 2 version running alongside the PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4...
News Cyberpunk 2077 Switch 2 Cross-Progression Confirmed, Performance & Resolution Detailed
"We're still improving the performance"
Cyberpunk 2077 is on the way to the Nintendo Switch 2 this June and more details about it are beginning to surface. Firstly, CD Projekt Red has confirmed the Nintendo release will be "fully cross-progression compatible" with versions on other platforms. The game's social media account has also revealed the...
Talking Point Zelda: Wind Waker Is On Switch 2 - Do You Still Want A WW:HD Port?
Can't always get what U want
Wind Waker is coming to Switch 2! With a whole load of classic GameCube games too! And a nice optional CRT filter! In a week with more official Nintendo announcements than we've had in the last year combined, this news could be seen as minor, but it ticks off yet
ICYMI Mario Kart's Iconic Track Looks Set For A Return In World
Here's where you can find Rainbow Road
New key art for Donkey Kong Bananza isn't the only thing that's apparently popped up on Nintendo's Korean website. It seems there's also been a track confirmation for Mario Kart World. While there was no footage of this track shown in the Direct, or gameplay featured in Nintendo's Treehouse event, it now...
Poll Box Art Brawl - Nintendo Switch 2 Special
All-star brawl
Hello folks, and welcome to another edition of Box Art Brawl! Before we get onto this week's very special one-off battle, let's see how things went down last time. We looked at Tomodachi Life to celebrate the newly-announced sequel for the Nintendo Switch, and it wasn't even remotely close. North America absolutely killed it with 65%...
Saturday5th Apr 2025
First Impressions Nintendo Switch 2 'Wows' Most When You Go Back To Your Old Switch
2 takes
After years of speculation, Switch 2 finally exists. It’s got a launch date, a price, a bunch of accessories, and — most importantly — a lineup of games large and small, all showcased in an hour-long Direct which answered a lot of questions. But what does the system actually feel like in the hands? How does that screen compare to the...
Opinion Oh No, I'm Not A Fan Of Switch 2's Mouse Mode At All
The big squeak
You've probably read a bunch of thoughts and previews about the Nintendo Switch 2 at this point, many of them from us. I was already a little sceptical of Mouse Mode before it was officially announced in the Nintendo Direct. I don't like playing games on my PC, and if I have to, I avoid keyboard and mouse like the plague. Except for...
News Nintendo Outlines Switch Online's Updated Tiers Including Switch 2 Exclusives
More features, systems and games
Following the announcement GameCube titles would be coming to Switch Online, Nintendo's Treehouse event provided an update about what exactly is on offer across both tiers. Some content is also noticeably exclusive to Switch 2 (and yes, this includes the GameCube library and upgrade packs). Here's the full...
News Nintendo Appears To Have Given Its Game Cases A Makeover On Switch 2
Say goodbye to red spines
We've had an absolute overload of information about the Switch 2 this week and somehow fans keep finding all sorts of new and exciting details. If you haven't already noticed, Switch 2 game cases are now slightly different (and seemingly a bit bigger). Instead of transparent plastic borders, they're now red. Perhaps most...
Video Mario Kart World And Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Side-By-Side Graphics Comparison
Next-gen Mario Kart arrives this June
Nintendo gave us our first proper look at Mario Kart World during the Switch 2 Direct earlier this week, and at a glance, it looks pretty-much what you might expect visually from a Mario Kart game. Just how much has it actually changed though? Well, we've now had the opportunity to put together some footage -...
News Elden Ring Switch 2 Physical Listing Seemingly Tarnished By 'Game-Key Card' Tag
Update: Bandai Namco responds
Nintendo this week announced "Game-key cards" for the Switch 2, which are described as "different" from regular game cards as they don't contain the "full game data" and are instead used as a "key" to download the title onto your system via the internet. As fans are quickly finding out, a lot of third-party titles...
Community Which Switch 2 Games Are You Wishlisting?
Two months to go!
Well, that was a week, wasn't it? We Nintendo lifers finally got an influx of info, a deluge of details about Switch 2 and the games we can expect to be playing on it. And soon! Yep, 5th June is exactly two months away, and we're champing at the Joy-Con Strap to get our hands on the launch lineup. We've had a taste, but we're...
News Masahiro Sakurai Provides Brief Development Update On His New Switch 2 Game
"Please wait a bit longer"
Nintendo officially revealed Masahiro Sakurai's new game project Kirby Air Riders during its Switch 2 Direct. In case you missed it, this is a sequel to the 2003 GameCube original Kirby Air Ride and will be coming to Nintendo's new hardware in 2025. Sakurai has now shared a quick development update on social media -...
News Street Fighter 6 amiibo Revealed - Price, Exclusive Rewards And amiibo Cards
Launching alongside the Switch 2 version
Support for amiibo is set to continue on the Switch 2! As part of this, Capcom will be releasing three new amiibo for Street Fighter 6. Nintendo initially revealed this information during the Switch 2 Direct and during day two of its Treehouse event it followed this up with a closer look at Luke, Kimberly...
News Civilization VII Dev Likens Game's Switch 2 Graphical Performance To "Mid-Tier PC"
The Switch 2 Edition launches this June
There's been a lot of speculation about the potential power of the Switch 2 since Nintendo published shared details this week and now the Sid Meier's Civilization VII team at Firaxis has chimed in with its own first-hand development experience. Following the confirmation of a 'Switch 2 Edition' of the game in...
News Sonic X Shadow Generations "Coming Soon" To Switch 2, Here's A First Look
"Enhanced and optimized"
Earlier this week, Sega announced it would be releasing five games on the Switch 2 within the launch window the system. One of these happens to be last year's release Sonic x Shadow Generations. Sega has now provided a slight update about this particular game, revealing a Switch 2 game trailer - noting how the game will be...
Random Bowser's Peach Wallpaper And More Updated In New Switch 2 Parental Controls Video
And Bowser Jr. already has the new system!
The Switch 2 generation is upon us and Nintendo has been updating all sorts of things including its Parental Controls video animation featuring Bowser Jr and his Dad. This new video is quite the facelift - with Bowser's Switch swapped out for a brand-new Switch 2 (yes, he's already playing it) and Mario...
News Nintendo Museum Expands Its History With A New Exhibit
Timed in with Switch 2's big reveal
Nintendo this week marked another major milestone in its history with the full reveal of the Switch 2. After years of incredible video game history, this new system is easily the Japanese firm's most cutting-edge piece of tech it's ever released. Of course, the Nintendo Museum is all about the company's history,...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (5th April)
What a week, eh?
We have started the odd What Are You Playing post in the past with some comment about "gosh, that was a busy week!", but this week really has been the granddaddy of them all. Just in case you somehow missed it, Nintendo finally lifted the lid on Switch 2! In an hour-long extravaganza of a Direct, we got our first proper look at the...
Friday4th Apr 2025
Guide Mario Kart World: Complete Course List - Every Track
Grander Prix
After almost a decade of Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, there's every chance that you know all of its circuits like the back of your hand. But Mario Kart World arrives with a new roster to learn. If you want to see every track in the game, you've come to the right place. In this guide, we'll run through all the courses grouped by their Grand...
News Select EU Retailers Are Abandoning Nintendo's Suggested Retail Price For Switch 2 Games
Let's see if others will follow suit
The big talking point that has arisen out of the Switch 2 Direct is Nintendo's approach to game pricing. Mario Kart World comes with a suggested retail price of $80 / £75, and while the likes of Donkey Kong Bananza is a little cheaper at a suggested $69.99 / £66.99 (both cheaper when bought digitally, we might...
News Nintendo Delays Switch 2 Pre-Orders In The US Amidst New Trump Tariffs
Release date remains unchanged
Nintendo has delayed pre-orders for the Switch 2 in the US while it evaluates the potential impact of new tariffs from The Trump Administration. As reported by The Verge, the proposed release date for the Switch 2 remains unchanged and the console will launch on 5th June 2025 as planned, but there's currently no word...
News Nintendo Confirms Switch Controllers Are Compatible With "Switch 2 Exclusive Games"
But there is a slight catch...
If you've been wondering about the compatibility of Switch controllers and accessories on the Switch 2, Nintendo has now officially shared details about this. While the new system comes with a pair of Joy-Con 2 controllers "out of the box", existing Switch owners will also be able to make use of their original Switch...
Guide Nintendo Switch 2: Specs - How Powerful Is The New Switch?
All the specs from the horse's mouth
Nintendo Switch 2 represents a sizeable jump over its predecessor in pure tech terms and is able to punch well above its weight with features such as, HDR lighting, support for up to 120fps, 4K output via the dock, and up to 1080p on its handheld screen. In this guide, we look at Nintendo Switch 2 technical...
News Mario Kart World's Character Select Screen Teases Absolutely Huge Roster
It's set to be the biggest lineup in Mario Kart history
Mario Kart World has now been officially revealed and it's easily on track to becoming the biggest Mario Kart game ever. This includes what looks to be an absolutely huge roster of playable racers. Nintendo has already confirmed there'll be 24 racers per race, so just how many characters will...
Opinion No One Is Talking About The Switch 2's Best Feature
HD Rumble in the Jungle
The whirlwind reveal and showcase of the Switch 2 hardware and software was a complete blowout. So many ports! A brand new Donkey Kong game! The C button
News Nvidia: Switch 2 Has "10x The Graphics Performance Of The Nintendo Switch"
DLSS and "real-time ray tracing" also confirmed
Nintendo's technical specs chart for the Switch 2 officially confirms the system is powered by a custom processor made by Nvidia. Now, in an update, Team Green has shared some insight - claiming the new hybrid system has "10x the graphics performance" of the original Switch. It elaborates on the...
Ray-tracing in, but not demoed
Those incredibly clever specs-machines over at Digital Foundry have been hard at work breaking down all the juicy technical details in the wake of Nintendo's Switch 2 Direct, and the news is good for fans of things that are more powerful than the things that preceded them. That's everyone, right? Richard Leadbetter,...
Quiz Can You Conquer Mastermind's Fiendishly Difficult Legend Of Zelda Quiz?
Name: Link, Occupation: Hero, Chosen Subject: HYYYAH
Those in the UK will likely be familiar with Mastermind, the BBC quiz show where contestants answer questions on a chosen topic before battling it out in a general knowledge round. If we're lucky, we might get a correct answer or two in the general knowledge, but chosen subjects can often be way...
News Nintendo Switch 2 First-Party File Sizes Are Surprisingly Small
Still the masters of compression
The new Nintendo Switch 2 will come rocking 256GB of internal storage; a massive upgrade from the original Switch. That said, it's inevitable that game file sizes will also increase, but if the first batch of confirmed first-party files sizes are anything to go by, they won't increase that much. As spotted by VGC,...
Guide Nintendo Switch 2: Camera Guide
Everything you need to know
Of all the little tidbits, accessories, and additions available for Nintendo Switch 2, the Nintendo Switch 2 Camera sure is an exciting little piece of kit. The all-new camera plays an important role with regards to the system's GameChat function, and so, with this fresh focus on becoming part of the game and using the...
Hands On 'Drag x Drive' Is Fantastic, But Is It Destined To Be Switch 2's ARMS?
Tokyo Drag
Here's a tip for you: don't just dive into Drag x Drive mid-match. After being thrust into a game in progress late in the day during our Nintendo Switch 2 experience, this Mouse Mode-controlled game felt like learning a completely new language. Instead of deftly throwing the ball and shooting hoops in what is essentially Rocket League...
News Don't Worry, Duskbloods Will Be "Satisfying" For People Who Dislike PvP, Says Hidetaka Miyazaki
"I personally am not much of a PvP person"
It's perhaps fair to say that Switch 2 exclusive The Duskbloods has many FromSoftware fans feeling rather conflicted. The focus is very much on PvP gameplay, which isn't totally alien to players of Dark Souls and Elden Ring, but suggested to some that the game might not have the strong single-player focus...
Guide Nintendo Treehouse 3rd April 2025 - All Switch 2 Gameplay Reveals
Feast your eyes!
Nintendo followed up its jam-packed Switch 2 Direct with an equally jam-packed Treehouse presentation focused solely on gameplay reveals. The first of two livestreams took us through a whole bunch of titles and features heading to Switch 2 at some point this year but, at a little over four hours long, there's every chance that you...
News We've Seen Switch 2's LCD Screen In The Flesh, And It Really Doesn't Feel Like A Downgrade
We've come a long way from 2017
While OLED screens are the hot ticket these days, LCD panels have evolved considerably since the days of the original Switch—as was stated by Nintendo's Tetsuya Sasaki during the recent
News Genki Unleashes Some Slick New Switch 2 Accessories
Quad-controller charging is the new dual controller charging
There are quite a few first-party accessories already online and ready to drop alongside the Nintendo Switch 2 when it releases on June 5th. In fact, there's so many that we've already got a guide for you to check them all out in one place, because we are nice that way. With Nintendo's o
Video Switch 2's "Faster" Load Times Showcased With Zelda: Breath Of The Wild
There's no time to rest, Link
If you're not a fan of the load times in some titles on the Switch, they might be worth revisiting on the Switch 2. During its Treehouse event, Nintendo showcased the load time of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition alongside the original Switch version. The outcome? It's faster! Here's...
Guide Where To Buy Mario Kart World On Nintendo Switch 2
Racing to find the best deals
Mario Kart World is a launch day game for the Nintendo Switch 2 and released on 5th June 2025. As the first proper mainline Mario Kart in over a decade, it's got big boots to fill. There's been a bit of controversy around the game's price, but it's safe to say that this will be a true next-gen Mario Kart experience...
Watch Nintendo Treehouse 4th April 2025 - Live!
Another day of Switch 2 gameplay
For the third day running, Nintendo has another batch of piping-hot Switch 2 news for us in the shape of another Treehouse - Live. Yesterday's presentation saw gameplay showcases for Mario Kart World, Donkey Kong Bananza, Metroid Prime 4: Beyond,
News Duskbloods' Winged Rat Is FromSoftware's Attempt At Doing Something "Nintendo-esque" And "Cute"
"We tried something cute for a change"
FromSoftware boss Hidetaka Miyazaki has been speaking to Nintendo about The Duskbloods, a surprise Switch 2 exclusive which was revealed during the recent Nintendo Direct. While the title shares many similarities with previous FromSoftware games such as Bloodborne and
News Nintendo Says Switch 2 Will Have "Improved" Wireless Connectivity
Connect easier
Switch 2 will be packed with all sorts of enhancements and one other thing fans can apparently expect is better wireless connectivity. Nintendo Switch 2 hardware design lead Tetsuya Sasaki was asked about this as well as improved Bluetooth connections on the Switch 2 - confirming it's "improved" on all fronts: Tetsuya Sasaki: "And...
Guide Where To Buy Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom On Nintendo Switch 2
The best deals on the seminal sequel
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition, just like its predecessor, offers up numerous enhancements to the core TOTK experience, including revamped frame rates and resolution, HDR, and 'Zelda Notes'. With this being an upgraded Switch game, there are options to purchase an Upgrade...
Guide Where To Buy Zelda: Breath Of The Wild On Nintendo Switch 2
Ready? Enhance!
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition promises to deliver on the ultimate BOTW experience. We're talking higher frame rates, increased resolution, HDR, and a new app called 'Zelda Notes', which incorporates your phone. If you already own the game on Switch 2, then you can easily upgrade to the new...
Guide Where To Buy Super Mario Party Jamboree + Jamboree TV On Nintendo Switch 2
Best deals and cheapest prices
One of the Switch 1 games being treated to a beefed-up 'Nintendo Switch 2 Edition' release is the now catchily-titled Super Mario Party Jamboree - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Jamboree TV. This one arrived on the new console on 24th July 2025 as both a standalone purchase and a Switch 1 upgrade. Below, we run through a...
Thursday3rd Apr 2025
Guide Nintendo Switch 2: Launch Games - All Day One Releases
Every game coming to Switch 2 on launch day
Nintendo Switch 2 houses games from three different formats: Switch 1 games, Switch 2 exclusives, and Nintendo Switch 2 Edition games. The latter two made up Nintendo's launch title lineup, which encompassed both new releases and ports from day one. In this guide, we'll be listing every single launch...
News Nintendo Switch 2 Edition Game Upgrade Pack Prices Seemingly Revealed (Japan)
Here's the estimated equivalent locally
Nintendo hasn't officially revealed the local pricing for Switch 2 game upgrade packs (yet), but it seems the company's Japanese website might have already given fans a rough idea about what it might cost to enjoy certain past-generation games with various enhancements on the new system. According to...
News Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour Price Has Been Confirmed
At least it's cheap...
When Nintendo detailed some of the technical specifications for the upcoming Switch 2, it also revealed Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour, a digital experience that acts as an expanded tech demo, letting you try out various functions of the console via mini games. The downside is that it won't be free, as we'd anticipated while...
PSA Switch Online Includes Switch 2 Edition Upgrade Pack Access At "No Additional Cost"
Active Expansion Pack subscription required
Nintendo has announced it will be releasing paid "Switch 2 Edition" upgrade packs for select Switch games, but it seems there's a catch. You won't actually have to fork out extra coin (for at least some games) if you already have access to the original game and an active Switch Online + Expansion Pack...
Hands On Metroid Prime 4: Beyond On Switch 2 Is Staggering
Beyond expectations
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond being cross-gen was inevitable. After a near two-decade wait for a sequel and a handful of delays, including a return from series developer Retro Studios, the game needed to land with a bang. And boy did it when it re-emerged during the June 2024 Nintendo Direct. We've seen it twice since, and each time...
News Yep, Metroid Prime 4's Box Art For Switch 2 Is... Corrupted
What have you done..?
Remember when Nintendo debuted its gameplay trailer for Metroid Prime 4: Beyond during last week's Switch Direct (gosh, that feels like yonks ago, now)? Remember how it followed up with one of the most awesome-looking box art designs we've seen for a Metroid game? Okay, well we've got some bad news for those looking to pick...
Hands On I Didn't Think I Could Love BOTW Or TOTK More, Then I Played Them On Switch 2
HD-hyah!
Folks, I am not a graphics or frame rate snob. I grew up playing 50hz games and my main system of choice is an eight-year-old tablet. I love style and art over visuals, and sometimes I even tolerate rough framerates. I might be a little more unforgiving in 2025 than I was a few years ago, but look, I want good games, good experiences, not...
News "DROP THE PRICE!!!" Scream Nintendo Fans During Nintendo's Treehouse Live Broadcast
...in this economy?!
The first of a couple of Nintendo Treehouse broadcasts has begun and, whilst we hoover up all of the new information and details, some fans have been quick to tell the world - well, the Official Nintendo of America YouTube channel, at least - exactly what they really desire to communicate to the head honchos over at Big-N HQ...
"If they pull it off, others will follow"
Yesterday's Nintendo Direct gave us an absolutely mammoth amount of information about Switch 2, but one of the less welcome revelations was that game prices are rising for Nintendo's new console, with leading launch title Mario Kart World costing a whopping $80 / £75 in physical form (the digital version i
It also saves the battery life a little
In an interview published during yesterday's Switch 2-focused Nintendo Direct, the console's developers answered some questions about how it handles original Switch software, and the responses were interesting. During Ask the Developer Vol. 16: Nintendo Switch 2: Part 4, Takuhiro Dohta and Kouichi Kawamoto...
News Sega Announces Five Titles For Switch 2 "Launch Window"
Sonic and much more is on the way
Nintendo overloaded fans during the Switch 2 Direct with all sorts of game announcements, and if you didn't catch it - Sega will actually be bringing five titles to the system during its "launch window". Obviously, the big one is Yakuza 0 Director's Cut - the "definitive edition" of the critically acclaimed origin...
News Switch 2 Mario Kart World Bundle Will Be A "Limited Time" Offer
"Available while supplies last"
If you're considering the Nintendo Switch 2 + Mario Kart World bundle, you might need to make a decision sooner rather than later. While this new offer might seem like it's just a standard package, it appears it will be a limited-time deal. Yes, according to Nintendo, this bundle will actually be a "limited time...
Hands On Cyberpunk 2077 Might Pull A 'Witcher 3' On Switch 2
Breathtaking?
It's funny, even though CD Projekt Red has given the Switch some love in the past, it's safe to say almost none of us had Cyberpunk 2077 on our Switch 2 bingo cards, let alone the 'Ultimate Edition'. That's not to say we don't want it, quite the opposite! We just never honestly envisioned a world where this graphically taxing shooter...
Video Metroid Prime 4 Side-By-Side Early Graphics Comparison (Switch 2 & Switch)
Samus unlocked a new upgrade
Well, Metroid Prime 4: Beyond has now been officially confirmed as a cross-generation title, falling under Nintendo's new and enhanced line for the Switch 2. In case you missed it, the game will support two modes - Quality Mode and Performance Mode. As we've previously mentioned, it will run at 4K at 60fps with HDR or...
News Oops, Yoshi's Woolly World Featured In Switch 2's "Compatible Switch Games"
What's going on here?
Nintendo's Switch 2 Direct highlighted all sorts of new and existing titles but one of the more interesting discoveries in the North American broadcast was artwork for what appears to Yoshi's Woolly World (officially known as Poochy and Yoshi's Woolly World on the 3DS) in the "compatible Nintendo Switch titles". What's odd...
News Digital Switch 2 Games Being Cheaper Than Physical Is A "Challenge", Says Retailer GAME
"it’s a bold move"
Nick Arran, managing director of UK retailer GAME, has stated that digital games being cheaper than physical on the Switch 2 will be "a challenge". As reported by The Game Business, Arran commented on the cost of the Switch 2 console and games, stating that although the £75 price point for Mario Kart World "seems expensive",...
News Switch 2's Jump From OLED To LCD Wasn't A Decision Nintendo Took Lightly
"There's a lot of advancements that have been made"
Months of rumours and leaks meant that yesterday's announcement that Nintendo Switch 2 will come with an LCD screen wasn't all that big of a surprise. We had been preparing to say goodbye to the OLED for a while now, but Nintendo is keen to point out that the change isn't a decision that the team...
News Not Sold On Switch 2 Camera? HORI's Piranha Plant Model Might Change Your Mind
Make it snappy
We were slightly mixed on the Nintendo Switch 2 Camera when it was revealed in yesterday's GameChat rundown. Sure, it's a neat little curio and we're sure it will lead to some fun times, but there's no denying that it looks a little... Kinect-y. Well, all of those fears are now banished as we've seen that accessory manufacturer HORI...
News Donkey Kong Country Artist Shares His Thoughts On Kong's New Design
"I don't understand why there's any debate to be had"
Yesterday, as you'll all be aware, Nintendo showed off the Switch 2 along with a bunch of games, one of which was a new entry in the Donkey Kong saga. Donkey Kong Bananza showcased a new version of the character, marking the first time he's been redesigned for a game since Rare's Donkey Kong...
Hands On Rock Surfing And Boulder Bashing - 'Donkey Kong Bananza' Is Brilliantly Bonkers
Bananza split
Donkey Kong's new design is perfect. Nope, we're not changing our stance here, and Donkey Kong Bananza solidified it even more. A new 3D Mario isn't here to usher in a new generation of platformers for the new console, but we have plenty of fuzzy monkeys and apes to keep us company over the summer months as we bask in the Switch 2...
Hands On Mario Kart World Brings The Utter Chaos In Knockout Mode
The World Wide Road
I beat Nintendo of America at Mario Kart World's new Knockout Tour. Okay, that's a tiny bit of a humblebrag, but Knockout Tour is the mode that has finally convinced me that the "99" formula is fun. I know, I'm sorry, you were all right. Next to Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, Mario Kart World was the game everyone wanted to play. Of...
News Please Make Sure You're Wearing Trousers When Using Switch 2's Mouse Controls
Bare skin is a no-no
As far as reveals go, yesterday's Switch 2 Nintendo Direct played it relatively safe. The system is an upgrade on the existing (and wildly successful) Switch console that has sold more than 150 million units worldwide, with the biggest curveballs being video chat and the introduction of mouse-style controls via the updated...
Watch Nintendo Treehouse 3rd April 2025 - Live!
A closer look at some Switch 2 gameplay
We're still recovering from yesterday's Switch 2 blowout, but Nintendo isn't hitting the brakes just yet. The first of two Nintendo Treehouse presentations is set to kick off in the next half an hour, promising to run us through some hands-on gameplay from a selection of the Switch 2 titles we saw yesterday...
News Cyberpunk 2077's Physical Edition On Switch 2 Won't Require A Download
Phew!
One of the coolest third-party reveals for the Switch 2 was undoubtedly Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition from CD Projekt Red (along with Elden Ring, The Duskbloods, Street Fighter 6, Hitman, Yakuza 0... Yeah, you get it).
Hands On Should 'Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour' Be A Pack-In Game?
Tech tours
Nintendo is no stranger to the concept of a launch day pack-in game. The Wii famously included Wii Sports, the DS came with an impressive demo of Metroid Prime Hunters, and even the Game Boy was bundled with Tetris in North America, forever changing the market. Which is why we’re all puzzled as to why Nintendo is charging for their new...
News GameCube Games On Switch 2 Will Support An Optional CRT Filter
Back in my day...
One of the best surprises from the recent Switch 2 Direct is that the upcoming console will include GameCube titles for those on the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion pack subscription tier. These include The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker, SoulCalibur II, and F-Zero GX at launch with more confirmed in the coming months. What's...
News The Switch 2's Battery Is Almost A Match For The Steam Deck's
The price of performance
As details continue to flood in about Nintendo's Switch 2 console, it's been confirmed that the battery, whilst having a larger overall capacity than that found in its predecessor, won't actually last as long in play. During a Q&A with the Switch 2 developers, producer Kouichi Kawamoto stated that the battery was a...
Guide Switch 2: Nintendo Switch Online - Can I Access The Retro Game Catalogue?
Playable nostalgia
Nintendo Switch Online, more than just letting you play your games online, also grants access to a wealth of retro titles from the NES, SNES, Game Boy, and Sega Mega Drive / Genesis. If you opt for the more expensive Expansion Pack tier, you can also play select games from N64, Game Boy Advance, and GameCube. It's a service...
News Bravely Default Is Finally Freed From Its 3DS Prison, Coming To Switch 2 At Launch
The bad news is that it's a 'Game Key' release...
Developed by Silicon Studio, 2012's Bravely Default is one of the 3DS' most memorable RPGs—and it is finally getting a second chance to shine thanks to an upcoming HD remaster on Switch 2. "Follow four Warriors of Light on a journey to restore the elemental crystals in the HD remaster of the...
ICYMI Nintendo Is Hosting Another Direct Later This Month
World tour
Nintendo came out of the gate strong in yesterday's Switch 2 Direct with an overview trailer for Mario Kart World (no, it's not called 'Mario Kart 9'). The four-minute rundown was packed with exciting features and new racers, but it clearly wasn't enough for Nintendo to showcase everything that it wanted to, as it later announced that...
Anybody got a 1mm thick piece of cardboard?
As part of yesterday's Ask the Developer Vol. 16 Nintendo Switch 2, the console's designers were asked a whole bunch of in-depth questions about various technical aspects of their new baby. One of the more interesting parts of the interview was when they discussed redesigning the Switch, and all of its...
News Sale Predictions Remain Unchanged Despite Switch 2 Price Concerns
"we do not expect the price point to impact early adoption"
The Switch 2 is finally official and it has a price: $449.99 / €469.99 / £395.99 for the console on its own, and $499.99 / €509.99 / £429.99 for a bundle that includes a digital copy of Mario Kart World. Initial concerns around the pricing seem to be largely targeting software over...
News Fast Fusion Brings Everyone's Favourite WipEout Rival To Switch 2
60 fps and 4K HDR!
Back in 2011, Shin'en Multimedia released FAST - Racing League on WiiWare and birthed a series which, this coming June, will come to the Switch 2 in the form of Fast Fusion. Described as "the fastest racing game you may have ever experienced," Fast Fusion follows in the footsteps of 2015's FAST Racing NEO and Fast RMX (2017),...
Guide Switch 2: Will GTA 6 Launch On Nintendo's New Console?
The grandest question of all
It's not an understatement to say that Grand Theft Auto 6 (or GTA 6, as we'll refer to it from now on) is going to be one of the biggest (if not the biggest) media launches of all time – yes, not just game launches, but also counting movies, music, books... everything. While it's safe to say that the game will launch...
Gallery Get A Closer Look At Mario Kart World In These Fresh Switch 2 Screenshots
Mr Worldwide
Nintendo has officially lifted the lid on Mario Kart World, and it looks glorious. Yesterday's overview trailer was absolutely packed with features, showcasing open-world racing, new power-ups and fresh ways to make it to pole position. In fact, there was so much stuff to keep up with, that we feel like we've missed a bunch of the...
Gallery We're Going Bananas For These New Donkey Kong Bananza Screenshots
Return of the Kong
It was always going to be a toss-up between a new 3D Mario and a new 3D DK revealed in yesterday's Nintendo Switch 2 Direct, and we ended up getting the latter. Donkey Kong Bananza looked stunning in its reveal trailer and now, Nintendo has given us an even closer look. A batch of new screenshots have been released, showing...
Hands On Finally, Super Mario Party Jamboree Lets Me Scream At Bowser
Say it loud
We were completely amused at the reveal of the Switch 2 Camera. It felt like a very Nintendo thing to couple with the new GameChat button on the Switch 2 Joy-Con, but also something that’s 20 years too late. The EyeToy and Kinect have been and gone over the past two decades with mixed results. So what will make Nintendo’s camera...
News EA Commits To Switch 2, Will Be Bringing EA Sports FC And Madden NFL To The System
Details thin on the ground, however
Once upon a time, Electronic Arts could make or break a system. Everyone remembers when the publisher declined to support the Dreamcast, an early sign that Sega's final console might not be the commercial smash-hit the company needed to fight Sony. In recent times, having EA on board hasn't been quite as...
News Switch 2 Support To Be Made Available Soon In Unity Game Engine
Helping developers target the launch
This isn't exactly a surprise, but it's been confirmed the game engine Unity will be providing developers with official support for Nintendo Switch 2. Here's some PR about how this platform will be "made available soon" in Unity 6 for approved Switch 2 developers targeting the launch of the platform: "Support...
Wednesday2nd Apr 2025
Guide Nintendo Switch 2 Direct: Time, Where To Watch, What To Expect
It's time for Switch 2
Update: We're almost there! The April 2025 Nintendo Direct is today - can you tell we're excited? Our second Nintendo Direct of 2025 is coming, and it's a big one. On the day of the Nintendo Switch 2's reveal, Nintendo also confirmed that there will be a Nintendo Direct focused entirely on the brand new console in April...
News Switch 2 Games Cost A Bit More Than You're Probably Expecting
You'd better sit down for this...
It's official, the Nintendo Switch 2 is launching on 5th June 2025 at a retail price of $449.99 / €469.99 / £395.99. But how much do the actual games cost? Well, it's a bit complicated. Not really, but it ain't simple. As reported by VGC, Mario Kart World will cost $80 / £75 physically, but will actually be...
News Nintendo Is (Kinda) Returning To Region-Locking With A Cheaper Japanese Switch 2
Priced 49,980 yen, which is around $333 USD
After the Switch 2 Direct wrapped up, Nintendo put out a press release announcing its pricing in different regions, including Japan. However, it appears that Japanese gamers will have an extra, cheaper option if they're happy to have a Japanese-language-only Switch 2. "The Japanese-Language System" is...
Watch Nintendo Switch 2 April 2025 Direct - Live!
It's time!
It's finally here! After what's felt like an age, the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct is upon us. We don't know about you, but even with the avalanche of information that's about to drop (and the hand cramps that will no doubt follow in the coming hours from all the typing), it feels like a weight has been lifted from our shoulders. Rumours of...
News GameCube Games Confirmed For Nintendo Switch Online On Switch 2
Including Zelda: Wind Waker!
Nintendo has confirmed that GameCube games will be available on Nintendo Switch Online with the upcoming Switch 2. In addition to a dedicated wireless GameCube controller, the following games will be available when the service launches: The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker F-Zero GX Soul Calibur II In addition, more...
News Nintendo's Switch 2 'Game-Key Cards' Somehow Manage To Make Codes-In-A-Box Worse
The worst of both worlds?
We didn't spot this in the Switch 2 Direct (although, frankly, there was so much packed in there we might have missed it), but Nintendo's website has a small section and an FAQ live detailing a new purchase option for "some physical games" on Switch 2. They're called Game-Key Cards, but don't get too excited. From what we...
News Hollow Knight: Silksong Will Launch On Switch 2 In 2025
Still no specifics, mind you
Well, here's a face that we had grown tired of anticipating! Hollow Knight: Silksong made a cameo in today's Nintendo Switch 2 Direct presentation — yes, an actual, real cameo — and it was accompanied by a 2025 release window. We saw very little of Team Cherry's sequel, all in all, but the blink-and-you'll-miss-it...
News Nintendo Switch 2 Launches 5th June 2025, Mario Kart World Bundle Confirmed
So soon!
Well folks, the rumours and speculation can finally end; Nintendo has confirmed that the Switch 2 will launch on 5th June 2025. Information on pre-orders were made available during the presentation, and Nintendo has started sending out invitations to purchase to select Nintendo Account holders who meet specific criteria. The official...
News Which Nintendo Switch Games Aren't Fully Compatible With Switch 2?
Keep updated with this guide from the Big N
As we get more and more exciting details in about the Switch 2, in the wake of what must be one of the more loaded Directs in recent memory, one question you might be asking is, what about all my old games?! Happily, the current situation with compatibility, backwards, forwards, and/or from the side, can...
Guide Nintendo Switch 2 Direct April 2025 - Every Announcement, Game Reveal & Trailer
Mario Kart! Elden Ring! Donkey Kong?!
Well, we've gone from knowing next-to-no information to knowing a boatload of information in roughly one hour. Nintendo has fully lifted the lid on its upcoming hardware in the Switch 2 Direct and it was a packed one. Below, you will find the full April 2025 Nintendo Switch 2 Direct video, followed by a...
News Pokémon Scarlet And Violet Is Getting A Free Performance Upgrade On Switch 2
Along with several other big Switch games
Nintendo has confirmed that select Switch games will receive a free upgrade to improve playability and performance on the Switch 2. Some titles may also receive added functionality for GameShare. Chief amongst these is Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, a release that was widely criticised for its dire frame rate...
News The Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller - All New Features Revealed
Could it really be the "pinnacle of all controllers"?
Now that we know the Switch 2 is coming so soon, all sorts of details are inevitably dropping about add-ons and other components, with one of the juiciest of these, of course, being the brand new iteration of the wonderful Switch Pro Controller. The brand new Switch Pro Controller adds a whole...
News Nintendo Switch 2 Priced At $449.99 For The Base Console
£395.99 in the UK for the console alone
Switch 2 will cost $449.99 US dollars when it launches in June 5th, Nintendo has announced following the Switch 2 Direct. The console will also be available in a bundle with the newly announced Mario Kart World for an extra $50, bringing the "suggested retail price" to $499.99 with a digital version of the...
Poll So, How Would You Rate The Nintendo Switch 2 Direct?
Welcome to the party
Gosh, well that was... a lot. We have just finished watching the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct, and it's fair to say that it was absolutely jam-packed with upcoming goodness. We got to see a slice of everything! There was a rundown of technical specs, new peripherals, third-party friends (Elden Ring, Street Fighter 6, The...
News Nintendo Expects You To Pay For Its Switch 2 "Welcome Tour" User Guide
Tutorial is a paid download
It was revealed today that the Nintendo Switch 2 will launch alongside a paid app which teaches you all about the new console. Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour launches on the same day as the console—June 5th—and teaches you the ins and outs of the system. It will highlight various technical features, for example, as...
News Zelda: Breath Of The Wild And Tears Of The Kingdom Will Be Enhanced On Switch 2
Plus, new amiibo are on the way!
Nintendo has confirmed that The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom will both be enhanced for the Switch 2, offering up higher frame rates and resolution. Load times will also receive a significant boost. Both will be available on the Switch 2's launch day of 5th June, 2025. In addition, a...
News FromSoftware's 'The Duskbloods' Looks Like Bloodborne 2, Coming To Nintendo Switch 2 In 2026
How do you make Soulslikes more terrifying? Add PvPvE, of course
What if Bloodborne 2 was launched on Switch 2, right, and it was set in London and had dinosaurs in it, and people with long fingers, and Remy from Ratatouille. Yeah, that's what we want. Well, The Duskbloods, FromSoftware's latest, which has just been announced exclusively for...
News Mario Kart World's Switch 2 Box Art Is Packed With Delightful Details
Just look at all those characters!
After giving us a full trailer in today's Switch 2 Direct, Nintendo has now revealed the box art for Mario Kart World, and it's pretty darn delightful. The focus of this one is the racers. Mario takes centre stage, with a host of familiar faces spilling out behind him. Looking closely, it seems there will be a...
News Standard Micro SD Cards Won't Work On Nintendo Switch 2
S(D) Express
Nintendo has confirmed that standard Micro SD cards won't be compatible with Nintendo Switch 2. Instead, a Micro SD Express card will be required to store downloaded games beyond the console's internal storage, which has been expanded to 256GB. This was previously rumoured before the story was confirmed in today's
News Check Out Donkey Kong Bananza's Beautiful Switch 2 Box Art
The Thick Red Line
Nintendo has given us our first official look at what the Switch 2 physical game cases will look like with a peek at the Donkey Kong Bananza box art. We've got to admit, it's a beauty. The art shows our HD hero, DK, pounding into the ground, sending cracks of colourful light up around him and his purple rocky pal. It's yet...
News Donkey Kong Bananza, A New 3D DK Adventure, Is Confirmed For Switch 2
Finally!
Nintendo has announced Donkey Kong Bananza, a new 3D DK adventure for the Switch 2. It'll launch on 17th July 2025. Showcasing the newly-updated design for Donkey Kong, you'll be leaping and smashing your way through various environments and enemies. This will mark the first 3D outing for Donkey Kong since Donkey Kong 64 back in 1999 and...
News The Switch 2's Screen Isn't OLED, But It Will Support 1080p/120fps Gameplay
Smooth!
Nintendo has confirmed that the Switch 2 screen will not be OLED at launch, but rather LCD. That said, it's confirmed that the screen will be 1080p and will support frame rates of up to 120fps. HDR is also supported. Nintendo has also provided a bunch more information on the console itseflf, including the new mouse controls for the...
Review Croc: Legend Of The Gobbos (Switch) - A Solid, If Unspectacular Retro Adventure
The closest we've ever gotten to a 3D Yoshi game
Back in the mid to late ‘90s when the fifth generation of consoles was still going strong, mascot platformers were all the rage. Hoping to take advantage of the then-growing trend, Argonaut Software—best known for its work on Star Fox and the Super FX chip for the SNES—made a pitch to Nintendo...
News Uh Oh, Switch 2's Home Screen Looks Just As Bland As We Feared
Putting the 'meh' in 'homehscreen'
One of the biggest criticisms against the Nintendo Switch is its home screen. There's nothing wrong with it, per se, but it does lack a certain pizazz that we had come to expect from Nintendo's consoles. The House of Mario didn't pull back the curtain on what creative design swings the Switch 2 takes, menu-wise, in...
Round Up The First Impressions Of The Minecraft Movie Are In
"An AWFUL.. lot of fun!"
It's a massive week for Nintendo but there are still plenty of other things going on in the video game universe - like the release of the Minecraft movie led by Jack Black and Jason Momoa. The first impressions are now beginning to roll in on social media and elsewhere online, and if you were bracing yourself for the worst,...
News Yakuza 0: Director's Cut Is Exclusive To Nintendo Switch 2
Launches alongside the console
Sega's Yakuza 0 is getting a special Director's Cut on Nintendo Switch 2, it has been confirmed. Described as the "definitive edition of the critically acclaimed origin story" will feature new content for this edition. Packing never-before-scene cutscenes, a 'Red Light Raid' online 4-player online mode with up to 60...
News 'Mario Kart World' Looks Absolutely Awesome In Debut Switch 2 Trailer
Our first launch day release!
Nintendo has kicked off its Nintendo Switch 2 presentation with a bang! Introducing Mario Kart World, a brand new entry in the Mario Kart series. This seems to be the biggest game of the bunch, with a whole host of awesome-looking new features like open-world driving, knockout races, costumes and more. There's a lot to...
Rumour GameCube Revival Planned For Nintendo Switch Online
"It's just a question of when, not if"
Not everyone got to experience the joy of the GameCube generation, but a new rumour has renewed hopes this past Nintendo platform might finally make a return. According to podcaster 'Nate the Hate', who previously revealed Game Boy and Nintendo 64 updates for the Switch Online, GameCube games could be on the...
News Final Fantasy VII Remake: Intergrade Is Making The Leap To Switch 2
On Cloud nine
Square Enix has confirmed that it will be launching Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade on the Nintendo Switch 2. Originally released exclusively for the PS5 with a PC release soon after, there's currently no launch date for the game at the time of writing, but this marks a significant step in Square Enix's new approach to multiformat...
Gallery Here's A Closer Look At The Switch 2 Console And Accessories
It's so pretty
Nintendo has officially announced the Switch 2, bringing an end to literal years of rumours and speculation. Naturally, the games are the true star of the show, but the hardware itself is a slight to behold. Nintendo has unveiled the console, an accompanying Pro Controller, a camera, and more. Here, you can take a peek at the Switch...
Video Metroid Prime 4 Looks Great, But Here's Why The Latest Trailer Isn't Switch 2 Footage
Digital Foundry investigates
Nintendo gave us another glimpse of Metroid Prime 4: Beyond during the Switch Direct last week and some fans have been so impressed with the visuals on display they are convinced it's footage of the game running on Switch 2. If you, or anyone else you know are feeling the same way about what you're seeing, you might...
News Hyrule Warriors: Age Of Imprisonment Confirmed For Nintendo Switch 2
Takes place before Tears of the Kingdom
Koei Tecmo Games and Nintendo are collaborating on Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment, a new entry to the Hyrule Warriors series. It's the third in the spin-off series, with the original Hyrule Warriors launching in 2014 and Age of Calamity following in 2020. Taking place before Tears of the Kingdom, the...
News Metroid Prime 4: Beyond Will Be A Cross-Gen Title For Switch 2
4K Metroid!
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond has been confirmed as a cross-gen title for the Nintendo Switch 2. You'll be able to play in Mouse Mode for added precision, and it's been confirmed that the game will support two graphical options on Switch 2: 4K at 60fps with HDR, or 1080p at 120fps with HDR in docked mode. Remember, if you don't have a...
News Sakurai's 'Kirby Air Riders' Is Speeding Onto Switch 2
Star of the show
We had a feeling that the legendary Masahiro Sakurai would make a cameo in today's Nintendo Switch 2 Direct, and that he did! Kirby Air Ride is back, baby, this time in the form of Kirby Air Riders — an all-new racer for the pink puffball launching on Switch 2 at some point this year. Now, the trailer was brief (very brief), but...
News Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition Is Coming To Switch 2
Coming to a Nintendo system for the first time
CD Projekt Red has revealed today that it is bringing its best-selling action-adventure RPG Cyberpunk 2077 to the Nintendo Switch 2. Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition will include all of the content and updates released for the game so far, allowing Nintendo owners to immersive themselves in the dark...
News Elden Ring Coming To Switch 2
Rise (again) Tarnished
Yep! You heard that right. FromSoftware's epic is on its way, via a 30fps port, to Nintendo's all-new console. Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition collects together the base game with the expanded Shadow of the Erdtree DLC in one package. For those who still haven't touched this one, Elden Ring takes all of FromSoftware's...
News Switch 2 Was Very Nearly Called 'Super Nintendo Switch'
What could've been...
Hopefully, you'll have gotten used to the name 'Nintendo Switch 2' by now. Given how much we now know about Nintendo's latest hardware, the firm's approach to its name actually makes a lot of sense. According to an Ask the Developer interview with Kouichi Kawamoto, Takuhiro Dohta, and Tetsuya Sasaki, however, it very nearly...
News Super Mario Party Jamboree Is Getting A Special Switch 2 Edition This July
And the award for longest title goes to...
The first 'Nintendo Switch 2 Edition' game has officially been revealed: Super Mario Party Jamboree Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Jamboree TV (what a mouthful, eh?). This upcoming edition makes the most of the Switch 2's new hardware, with voice recognition, camera inputs and improved rumble implemented into...
News Nintendo Devs Reveal Some Big eShop Improvements On Switch 2
Bring it on!
As if today's Switch 2 Direct wasn't enough of an info dump, Nintendo has also published a series of Ask the Developer interviews, so we can get even more details on the upcoming console. In Chapter 4 of the discussion with Kouichi Kawamoto, Takuhiro Dohta and Tetsuya Sasaki, the chat moves onto the sworded issue of the eShop —...
News Wait, Is The Pokémon Company Finally Making Good On Its TCG Reprint Promise?
Select restocks seemingly coming soon
After a couple of disastrous launches for recent Trading Card Game expansions, The Pokémon Company released a statement last week stating that it is "actively working to print more of the impacted Pokémon TCG products as quickly as possible and at maximum capacity". We read the promise with a raised eyebrow...
News Street Fighter 6 Is Heading To Switch 2 With New Game Modes, amiibo & More
Punch up!
As a part of Nintendo Switch 2's third-party line-up, Street Fighter 6 will be making its way to the new hybrid. The much-loved fighter will be making its way to Switch 2 in Standard and Enhanced editions, both boasting two new game modes to entice those who have played before. You'll be able to play in new Avatar Matches, and the mad...
News Nintendo Switch 2 'GameShare' Brings A New Way To Play Locally On Multiple Systems
Get the gang together
One of the Switch 2's many new features revealed in today's Direct is 'GameShare', a new way to play select games with your pals across multiple systems. GameShare lets you play multiplayer titles locally across different systems, with only one of you needing to have the game installed. This feature is available between Switch...
News James Bond Will Return To Nintendo Switch 2, IO Interactive Confirms
Agent 47 and 007 are coming to Switch 2
IO Interactive has confirmed that it is bringing its James Bond game to Switch 2. Confirmed as part of today's Nintendo Switch 2 Direct, right now it's still known only as Project 007 and details are thin on the ground beyond a brief gun-barrel trailer featuring some familiar music - it's one of those 'stay...
News What Does The Switch 2's 'C' Button Do? We Finally Have An Answer
Time to chat!
Nintendo has finally revealed what that mysterious 'C' button does on the Switch 2. In short, it's GameChat! With GameChat, you'll be able to communicate with friends and family via a microphone built into the system that can pick up your voice from a distance. If you're in a noisy environment, it'll still pick up your voice easily...
News Genki Is Hosting Its Own Switch 2 Accessories 'Direct' Later Today
It won't be very long, though
Accessory manufacturer Genki – which became infamous for its Switch 2 teases earlier this year – is hosting its own 'Direct' presentation later today at 9am PT / 12pm ET / 5pm BST / 6pm CEST / 2am AET (Thursday), promising roughly just one minute of accessory reveals for the Nintendo Switch 2. At first, we thought...
Mouse controlled slam-dunks?
A brand new game from Nintendo, this one. Drag x Drive looks very like Rocket League in its gameplay, and sees a setup with integration for the Switch 2's camera, Game Chat and, judging by the trailer, it uses the all-new Switch 2 Mouse for controls. We knew that Nintendo was going to have at least one title to show off
News Val Kilmer, Acting Legend And One-Time Video Game Voice Artist, Has Died
Kilmer voiced Walker Sloan in Spider-Man: Edge of Time
The legendary Val Kilmer, who lit up the screen in so many amazing movies such as Heat, Tombstone, True Romance, Top Gun and Batman Forever, has died at the age of just 65. The star, who recently recovered from throat cancer, succumbed to the effects of pneumonia on Tuesday night in LA...
News Deltarune Chapters 3 & 4 Arrive On Switch 2 Launch Day
Parallel Dimensions
Deltarune Chapters 3 & 4, which continues the story of the highly-rated Undertale spin-off, will launch on Switch 2 on the very same day that we get our hands on Nintendo's new console! We are light on details right now, but fans have been waiting for a loooong time for these new chapters, so here's a few screenshots! More...
News Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion Arrives On Nintendo Switch 2 This September
Mech my day
Marvelous has shown off more footage of Titanic Scion, a new entry in the Daemon X Machina series, during today's Nintendo Direct. Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion sees players taking to battle in their customisable 'Arsenal' mech and engaging in "fast-paced combat" as they "freely explore a deadly and dangerous open world on land or in...
News Nintendo Switch 2 Camera Puts You Into The Game For Multiplayer Fun
Breaking the wall in all new ways
A brand new camera for the Nintendo Switch 2 will put gamers into their games in all new ways, according to the latest Nintendo Direct. With lots of footage of a group of players seamlessly enjoying the all-new Mario Kart World and a few other new titles with their avatars, faces, and voices included - via the...
News Star Wars Outlaws Is Coming To Nintendo Switch 2
The force is reportedly strong with this one
Massive Entertainment's excellent Star Wars Outlaws has shown up - albeit incredibly briefly - in a sizzle reel sequence during the latest, Switch 2-focused, Nintendo Direct. We're excited to see this one in particular make its way to the new console for several reasons. Of course, chiefly, it's just a...
News "I Would Trade Tetris For Mario" - Henk Rogers On Dealing With Nintendo's President
"You fight fire with fire"
Of all the gaming brands, it's fair to say that Tetris and Super Mario can both stand proud as two of the most instantly recognisable. They're practically synonymous with the medium, and it's clear that Henk Rogers, the entrepreneur who secured the rights to Tetris, knew the value of Alexey Pajitnov's remarkable creation...
News Check Out The Switch 2 Partner Spotlight Sizzle Reel Trailer For Rapid-Fire Good Times
Give me all the new things!
Oh boy, we are so close now, ladies and gents, we can feel it. Can you feel it? There was an absolutely monumental amount of new information, games and hardware to take in during that 60 minute Nintendo Direct. However, we also got a very nice Partner Spotlight trailer that handily showcases a whole bunch of very...
News Capcom's Fantastic Kunitsu-Gami: Path Of The Goddess Hits Switch 2 On Launch Day
All the right moves
In a time when people are crying out for originality from big games developers, Capcom, at least, has been serving up the goods with the likes of Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess. This unique blend of action, strategy and tower defense look, sounds and plays beautifully (we may have already played it on another platform) and...
News Borderlands 4 Is Heading To Switch 2 This Year
"Borderlands is back!"
Gearbox Games popped up at the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct to reveal "the most ambitious Borderlands game we've ever made", Borderlands 4, will be heading to Switch 2. We don't have all that much information on this one just yet, but the brief teaser teased all of the looting and shooting that you'd expect from the series,...
News Hades 2 Is Hacking & Slashing Its Way To Switch 2
Chronos-triggered!
Supergiant Games dropped the Early Access version of Hades 2 back in October of 2024 on PC - we've been playing a whole bunch of it on that platform - and are thusly well-placed to inform you to get it on your radars! Yep, amidst all the very exciting announcements during Nintendo's Switch 2 Direct, we were positively ecstatic to...
News Enter The Gungeon 2 Announced For Switch 2 And It's Got Some New Twists!
Headfirst into the dungeon
Enter the Gungeon is one of our favourite indie games of the past few years, and so we are popping off with excitement at the news that Enter the Gungeon 2 not only exists, but it's launching on Nintendo Switch 2! As part of the latest Nintendo Direct, we got a brand new reveal trailer for the latest from Dodge Roll...
Tuesday1st Apr 2025
News Nintendo Drops Teaser Video For The Switch 2's 'C' Button
We're getting close...
Nintendo has dropped a blatant video tease for the Switch 2's mysterious 'C' button ahead of its highly-anticipated Direct presentation tomorrow. This comes via the new Nintendo Today! app (thanks, Nintendo Everything) which, as it's now 2nd April in Japan, has a new short video stating that the showcase is happening "today"...
News Halo: Master Chief Collection For Switch 2 May Not Launch In Its 'Complete' Form
"I wouldn't think of it as every game"
One of the most surprising and intriguing rumours in recent months concerns the potential launch of Halo: The Master Chief Collection on Nintendo's upcoming Switch 2. Microsoft has been bullish in moving some of its biggest games over to rival platforms, including the likes of Forza Horizon 5 (on PS5),...
News The Duration Of Tomorrow's Nintendo Switch 2 Direct Has Been Confirmed
It's gonna be a long one
Nintendo has revealed that the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 Direct will last "approximately 60 minutes" when it airs tomorrow, 2nd April 2025. So make sure your bladders are empty beforehand, folks, we're in it for the long haul. As a reminder, here's what time you'll need to tune in: <time style="list">2nd Apr 2025...
News Introducing PLAYi - A Whole New Way To Not Play
Revolutionise your free time
Gaming is wonderful, isn't it? It's an escape, it's a relaxation method, it's a chance to bravely step out in someone else's shoes. It's also a massive waste of time. This hobby has kept us all thoroughly entertained for the past 50 years, but the world is changing; life isn't what it used to be and 100+ hour RPGs,...
News Nintendo Treehouse Returns This Week With Two Presentations On Switch 2 Gameplay
A bumper week
Nintendo has announced that Nintendo Treehouse will be making its grand return this week, with a double-bill of presentations planned for 3rd and 4th April. The presentations will take place at 7am PT / 10am ET on both days (full regional time breakdown below), and Nintendo has promised that each will showcase "hands-on gameplay" of...
Random Fantasy Life's Animal Crossing Parody Starring 'Tim Crook' Is A Good Laugh
"He's looking more like a hero than a debt collector"
Our favourite day of the year has arrived here on Nintendo Life and developers around the globe are already sharing all sorts of funny jokes... To be fair, Level-5 has published a decent video - transforming the Fantasy Life series into a knock-off version of Animal Crossing called Life...
News Has The Xbox Switch 2 Rival Just Revealed Its True Form?
Are you Keenan this one?
It seems as though the much-anticipated Xbox handheld, codename "Keenan", has been revealed by its maker, Asus. Yes, as reported by our pals over at Pure Xbox, Asus has dropped a slick teaser trailer for their upcoming ROG-Ally-styled handheld, which will carry official Xbox branding, buttons and — we're assuming — a...
Rumour FCC Filing Hints At Switch 2 Pro Controller, And It May Come With One Big Upgrade
Jackin' in
With just one day to go until the big Switch 2 Direct, you'd think we'd have enough rumours by now, but oh no. Thanks to eagle-eyed Famiboards user 'LiC' (thanks, Go Nintendo), a new FCC filing has been spotted which hints at the new Pro Controller for the Switch 2. Designated 'BEE-008', the filing itself simply labels it as a 'game co
Round Up It's April Fools' Day, Here Are The Best Gaming Gags We've Seen (2025)
Nintend'oh
Nintendo was kind and decided to host its Switch 2 Direct tomorrow, which means we can spend a whole day questioning news articles today. Yes, April Fools Day is once again upon us, and a bunch of familiar faces from around the gaming industry are getting in on the fun, providing a giggle or two. The day is still young, but we thought it...
Rumour More Switch 2 Development Kit Rumours Emerge Following Report Of "3-Phase Launch Plan"
Third-party games will reportedly be the second stage
Ahead of Nintendo's Switch 2 broadcast this week, new reports and rumours about third-party access to development kits have emerged. This follows a report last week claiming the Switch 2 would have a "3-phase" launch plan, with third-party games believed to be the second stage. According to...
Guide Upcoming Nintendo Switch Games And Accessories For April And May 2025
Lunar landing
Switch 2 is tantalisingly close - at least, more details about Switch 2 are tantalisingly close, with the Switch 2 Nintendo Direct coming on 2nd April. We're hoping for a date, a price, a huge slate of games, the works! But even with all the info and excitement, there's a good chance the console itself won't be launching for a few...
News Nintendo Music Update Adds Classic SNES And N64 Soundtracks, Here's Every Song Included
Double the boost power with two more F-Zero albums
Nintendo's weekly album update has arrived for the Nintendo Music app and this time it's loaded with high-speed beats from the F-Zero series. Included this week is the SNES soundtrack for F-Zero and along with this is the album for the 64DD F-Zero X Expansion Kit. And if you're wondering, the...
Feature 'Good Game, No Rematch' - Mike Drucker's Hilarious Celebration Of Gaming And Nintendo
“I started to think about asshole birds”
Have you ever wondered what it might be like to be employed at Nintendo? Few companies feel quite as impenetrable when it comes to discovering their inner workings, but after speaking with comedian and author (and former Nintendo employee) Mike Drucker and reading his new book Good Game, No Rematch, life...
Wednesday2nd Apr 2025
News Legacy Of Kain: Soul Reaver 1 & 2 Remastered 'Update 2' Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Bonus materials, fixes and more
Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 1 & 2 Remastered made its debut on the Nintendo Switch late last year and since then it's got some additional updates. Patch 2 has now officially arrived and the highlight is tied to the 'Bonus Materials' - adding, updating and more. In addition to this are a bunch of fixes for both...
Tuesday1st Apr 2025
News Switch Online's Missions & Rewards Adds Classic Kirby Icons
Go retro with the pink puff
Nintendo's latest batch of Switch Online icons has gone live and this wave is all about the pink puffball Kirby. It includes not only icons from the NES title Kirby's Adventure but also ones based on GBA release Kirby & The Amazing Mirror. As usual, they'll set you back 10 Platinum Points each with borders and...
