Guide Best Super Mario Games Of All Time
From Superfluous to Superlative - every Mario game, ranked
And Kirby, and Resident Evil, and Mario Galaxy, and...
Guide Hollow Knight: Silksong: All Bosses In Order - Locations & Rewards
Every boss encounter in Silksong, including optional bosses
Guide Every Nintendo Switch Online Game Boy Advance (GBA) Game Ranked
The best GBA 'Nintendo Classics' on Switch
News - September, 2025
Tuesday30th Sep 2025
Review Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2 (Switch) - Still Out Of This World
Luma-nescent
I have to admit, prior to this review, it’s been a while since I played either Super Mario Galaxy or Galaxy 2. I dabbled a bit in the first entry in Super Mario 3D All-Stars, but I spent the majority of my time there playing Mario Sunshine (still my ‘favourite’ of the 3D entries – blame nostalgia, I guess) before getting...
News Nintendo Switch 2 System Update 20.5.0 Is Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Also available for Switch
Nintendo hasn't wasted any time patching and updating the Switch 2 since it arrived on the scene in June, and following an update at the beginning of this month, the video game giant has now bumped the Switch 2 (and original Switch) firmware up to Version 20.5.0. Once again, the focus is on "stability improvements" to make...
Round Up The Reviews Are In For Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2 On Switch
Peach In Spaaaace
We are mere days away from the long-awaited arrival of Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2 on Switch (at least, the second one has been long-awaited). The new bundle arrives on 2nd October, and the reviews have started rolling in. Our very own Ollie Reynolds put virtual pen to virtual paper for our review and, surprise...
News Even Capcom Was Surprised At How Well Resident Evil Requiem Runs On Switch 2
Master of unlocking potential
When Resident Evil Requiem was announced for the Switch 2, we must admit to being a little surprised that the game could conceivably run well on Nintendo's new console. We weren't the only ones either. According to a new interview with Famitsu (thanks, wccftech), director Koshi Nakanishi said that the development team...
Feature Get A Job - 30 Years On, Seiken Densetsu 3's Class System Is Still One Of The Best
Hi, I'd like apply to be a Fenrir Knight
Who doesn’t love a job or class system in an RPG? From endlessly levelling jobs and sub-classing skills in Final Fantasy V to building the perfect teams and pairings in Octopath Traveler, classes bring a level of customisation and character that feels pretty unique to the genre. But while most games allow...
Wednesday1st Oct 2025
News Bandai Namco Is Shutting Down Another Pac-Man Battle Royale Game On Switch
It was released last year
Following the release of Pac-Man Mega Tunnel Battle: Chomp Champs on the Switch eShop in May 2024, Bandai Namco has now announced it will be shutting down this second battle royale entry. In an announcement on social media this week, the company revealed sales of the title would end on 1st November 2025. Gameplay services...
Tuesday30th Sep 2025
News Fantasy Roguelike 'Absolum' Isn't Out Yet, But It's Already Getting An Animated Series
Absolumely
From everything we've seen, Dotemu and Guard Crush Games' fantasy 'Rogue 'em Up', Absolum, is shaping up to be a decent slice of stylish fun. It arrives on Switch in just a few weeks on 9th October, but before we get to see the finished product for ourselves, the studios have made a surprise reveal about the original fantasy IP: an...
Mini Review Super Mario Galaxy 2 (Switch) - The Stars Align Again In This Cosmic Sequel
More is more
How do you follow up a game like Mario Galaxy? Well, with its direct sequel, Super Mario Galaxy 2, Nintendo refined and expanded upon the original’s outrageous gravity-based gameplay. The result is one of the finest 3D platformers of all time; one that constantly pushes you down surprising and thrilling new paths. After its exclusion...
News Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound Gets Another Update, Here Are The Patch Notes
Fixes aplenty
Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound has received another update following a recent patch to improve the game's frame rate when played on Switch 2. This one is more focused on general bug fixes and gameplay improvements, but it's a welcome update nonetheless. Highlights include fixes to soft-locks and freezing scenarios, collision issues, improved...
News Nintendo Announces Establishment Of New Local Entity In Singapore
Nintendo Singapore aims to accelerate business
Nintendo is continually growing its business in all sorts of ways, and today it's announced the establishment of a new local entity located in the Republic of Singapore. According to the official press release, Nintendo Singapore was established last week on 26th September 2025. It aims to accelerate...
News Final Fantasy Tactics Launch Day Artwork Features A Special Triangle Strategy Crossover
Triangle of Happiness
After years of waiting for news of a remaster, Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles is finally here. Square Enix's hotly anticipated tactical RPG has marched onto Switch and Switch 2 today, and it's getting launched in style thanks to some rather swanky new art. The first piece comes from Akihiko Yoshida himself — a...
News Another Pixel Art Zelda-Like Is On The Way, But This One Stars A Pig
Swine and dine
What if the Zelda series starred the Grim Reaper? What if it starred a pig? These are questions we all ask on a daily basis, right? Well, Spindle is here to answer them. This upcoming pixel art action adventure is set to arrive on the Switch eShop on 13th October, and it looks really rather sweet. It boasts all the hallmarks of the...
Mini Review Super Mario Galaxy (Switch) - Still A Stellar Achievement
Defying gravity
Super Mario Galaxy is one of those games that doesn’t need a whole lot of work done to update it for modern platforms. It’s a sublime experience with timeless gameplay and visuals that still look magical to this very day. So booting it up on Switch or Switch 2, you might be hard-pressed to find anything ‘new’ here...
"I find myself torn about how best to adapt it on a daily basis"
Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade will finally make its way onto the Switch 2 early next year on 22nd January 2026. For many, the 1997 original stands as one of the most iconic games of all time, and it's certainly up there as one of the best entries in the long-running series. For...
News Nintendo Music App Adds Princess Peach Album In Latest Update
It's showtime!
The Nintendo Music app for Switch Online subscribers has received all sorts of themed music in recent weeks and months, and now, to add to this, Nintendo has released the Princess Peach: Showtime! album on the service. Princess Peach: Showtime! originally made its debut on the Switch in March last year. According to Nintendo's social...
Guide Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles - How To Unlock Cloud Strife For Your Party
There goes my hero
Considering Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles had all manner of adjustments to its gameplay across the board, newcomers and returning fans may be wondering how to unlock Cloud Strife and get him added into your party ASAP for maximum Final Fantasy vibes. We fully get it. Of course, and as you'll know if you've already...
Monday29th Sep 2025
News Nightdive Studios Just Won't Stop, Announces Yet Another Remaster
Or... a re-remaster?
Nightdive Studios has announced yet another remaster for release later this year on 4th December 2025 (which, as a reminder, clashes with both Metroid Prime 4: Beyond and Octopath Traveler 0). Confirmed for "PC and consoles", Blood: Refreshed Supply is an updated version of the studio's 2019 remaster, Blood: Fresh Supply, which...
Video After Six Wonderful Years, Zion Is Leaving Nintendo Life
We'll miss you, friend
It's always difficult to say goodbye to someone, and today we bid farewell to our lovely, lovely video producer Zion Grassl, who is leaving Nintendo Life for pastures new. Zion joined us all the way back in 2019, and helped our YouTube channel grow exponentially as we navigated the world of the Nintendo Switch. His enthusiasm...
Happy Trails
Whether you're a long-time fan or just curious, it’s natural to approach the release of a new JRPG with measured expectations. These games often build on rich lore and deep series history, rewarding those who enjoy exploring vast worlds and narratives. On the surface, Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter might seem like just another drop in...
Feature Zelda, Layton, Mega Man - 10 Games We Played At TGS 2025 Coming To Switch 1 & 2
Evil Residents, Stories of Monster Hunters, Quests for Dragons, and more!
With the release of Switch 2, fans of their handheld hybrids will be relieved to hear that, compared to last year, there were many more Nintendo games to play at the Tokyo Game Show. This time around, the massive displays put up by the likes of Capcom and Square Enix had a...
News Terminator 2D: No Fate Has Been Delayed On All Consoles
Not for too long, though
Bitmap Bureau has announced that Terminator 2D: NO FATE has been delayed on all consoles and will now launch on 26th November 2025. Originally scheduled for the end of October, the company confirmed that the delay is due to "trade and tariff changes" affecting the Day One and Collector's Editions. Not content to force...
Hands On Resident Evil Requiem Switch 2 Footage - A Surprisingly Tense Port
Spooky fun in the palms of your hands
[video: warned: It's Resident Evil, so there are some grisly, head-bitey bits in this video After so many years of performance issues on the original Switch, I haven’t quite gotten used to the fact that most games on Switch 2 hit a stable 60fps and that modern third-party blockbusters run on it well. As such,...
"We will continue to push the boundaries of entertainment, sports, and technology"
Electronic Arts has announced that it has entered an agreement to be purchased by the PIF (Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund), Silver Lake, and Affinity Partners for a staggering USD $55 billion. The deal, which is expected to close in Q1 FY 2027, was confirmed...
News Brawler64 Pro Controller For Switch 2 Boasts Hall Effect Sticks And Magnetic Faceplates
Kickstarter goal smashed
Accessory maker Retro Fighters has smashed its newest Kickstarter campaign for the Brawler64 Pro Series Edition. A mouthful, to be sure, but the pad itself actually looks pretty neat. With compatibility confirmed for the Switch and Switch 2 alongside the original N64, the new Brawler64 Pro (we'll just leave it at that going...
Rumour A Bunch Of LEGO Games Might Get The 'Switch 2 Edition' Treatment Soon
Block party
We've seen a fair number of third-party Switch 1 games make the jump to Nintendo's new hardware under the 'Nintendo Switch 2 Edition' banner, and now, if a new piece of Nintendo marketing is to be believed, a bunch of LEGO games might just be following suit (thanks for the heads up, Eurogamer). That's according to a handful of fans who...
News Dead Cells' Evil Empire Is Bringing New Waves Of DLC To Another Beloved Roguelike
Mashed Brotato
Evil Empire — the studio best known for its work on Dead Cells — has announced that it's turning its attention to another beloved roguelike, Brotato, with the promise to support it with a bunch of post-launch content. In a new announcement, Evil Empire revealed that it'll be stepping behind the development wheel of Brotato while...
UK Charts FC 26 Scores An Early Winner And Keeps Sonic Racing From The Podium
All the newbies
Our latest look at the UK physical gaming charts is in, and it has been a big week for new releases — enough to push Mario Kart World from the top spot, no less! The Switch 2 launch title finds itself in third this week, with EA SPORTS FC 26 grabbing the gold and Silent Hill F taking silver. All of this mix-up at the top means...
Sunday28th Sep 2025
News Beat 'Em Up Classic Double Dragon Gets A Modern Revival On Switch This October
Update: Here's a new trailer from the Tokyo Game Show
Last year, Arc System Works lifted the lid on Double Dragon Revive, but one thing missing at the time was a Nintendo version. Now, during the company's latest showcase this week, a Switch version has been confirmed for release alongside other versions of the game on 23rd October 2025. This new...
Review Star Trek: Resurgence (Switch) - '90s Trek Fan? This'll Transport You
Starship mine
Star Trek: Resurgence presents, essentially, an episode of the sci-fi show in interactive, visual novel form. Where Starfleet combat sims focus on phaser battles and starship strategy, and often struggle to capture the many facets of the show beyond the iconography, Dramatic Labs threads life's moral quandaries, familial and political...
Round Up Minecraft Live (September 2025) - New Drops, Mobs, Weapons, DLC And More
Here's everything announced
Mojang aired its second major Minecraft Live broadcast of 2025 this weekend, and it was once again packed with all sorts of announcements and reveals. If you didn't catch it, here's the full rundown: New Drop - The Copper Age (Out 30th September 2025) Many of you have already been testing features of this drop that...
Video Square Enix Shares 37 Minutes Of Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake 'Seabed' Gameplay
Under the sea
Square Enix released a trailer for Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake earlier this week, showcasing a new underwater area known as the Seabed. Now, as part of its stage event at the Tokyo Game Show, it's shared a whopping 37 minutes of "live gameplay". You can find out more about this new location in our previous story. It will...
News Dynasty Warriors: Origins Will Run At A "Fixed" 30fps On Switch 2
60fps was an option, but the priority was stability
Koei Tecmo and developer Omega Force have confirmed the upcoming Switch 2 release Dynasty Warriors: Origins will run at a fixed but "stable" 30fps. The game's director Tomohiko Sho shared this information with Famitsu this week, while explaining the reasoning behind this decision. The team could...
Puzzling
Welcome back, dear readers, to another edition of Box Art Brawl! Last week, we matched up a pair of covers for everyone's favourite dino, as we looked at a duo of designs for Yoshi Touch & Go. There's no polite way to put this: it was a blowout. The colourful North American and European design walked away with a staggering win, taking...
Saturday27th Sep 2025
Guide Every Nintendo Switch Online Game Boy Advance (GBA) Game Ranked
The best GBA 'Nintendo Classics' on Switch
Updated with Mr. Driller 2 and Klonoa: Empire of Dreams following the September 2025 update. Remember, this is a dynamic, reader-ranked list based on each game's User Rating in our database. The order is therefore subject to real-time change as those ratings fluctuate. Enjoy! Ninte
News Arc System Works Announces Its New Interactive Adventure For Switch
Following the game's Switch 2 release in July
[Fri 27th Jun, 2025 03:05 BST] If you enjoyed the Another Code: Recollection Switch remake, you might want to check out Arc System Works' next interactive game for the Switch 2. It's called 'Dear me, I was...' and will launch on the eShop "this Summer". It's an interactive "textless" adventure and is...
Video Square Enix Showcases 17 Minutes Of Dragon Quest VII: Reimagined Gameplay
Gameplay of Octopath Traveler 0 also revealed
There's a lot of new game footage on display at Tokyo Game Show this week, and on top of all the Square Enix game trailers, the company has now shared another look at Dragon Quest VII: Reimagined. This game was announced earlier this month and will be coming to the Switch and Switch 2 on 5th February...
News Hitman: World Of Assassination Updated On Switch 2, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Including fixes specific to Switch 2
Hitman World of Assassination - Signature Edition didn't get off to the best start when it arrived on the Switch 2 in June, but IO Interactive has made an effort since then to improve the overall experience. With this in mind, the developer has now released another game update, which makes some updates across...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (27th September)
The Underworld beckons
Hello folks! It's the weekend once again, but before we dive into what we're playing, let's just do a quick recap of the last week. First up, it seems only right that we go over some of the reviews we posted this week, because these include some pretty big games: Hades II - 9/10 Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles...
News Heretic + Hexen 'Update 1' Now Available For Switch
New features, changes, fixes and more
Last month Bethesda and retro specialists Nightdive Studios announced the return and shadow drop of Heretic + Hexen - a "definitive re-release" of the classic spell shooters. Now, much like the re-releases of DOOM and Quake, this latest package has now received its first major update. As explained on the...
Friday26th Sep 2025
Opinion Silksong's Soundtrack Rules, But You Should Turn It Off
Are your ready to RUMBLEEEE?
It was approximately 30 seconds after I'd buckled in for my flight to Greece that I smugly turned on my Switch 2 with the knowledge that I would have four hours of uninterrupted Silksong time ahead of me; then I realised my headphones were out of charge. It's no big deal, right? I'll be able to play just fine with the...
News Shinobi: Art Of Vengeance Switch Resolution Update Now Available
Some other bugs have also been addressed
Shinobi: Art of Vengeance made its arrival on the Switch eShop last week, and while we think it's got the potential to be "pure ninja gold", there are aspects of this particular version that could use some work. One issue was tied to the game's resolution not being properly optimised. Fortunately, it looks...
Feature Who Is Devon Pritchard? - Meet The Next NOA President Stepping Into Bowser's Boots
Dougging deep
Yesterday, Nintendo shared the news that none of us could have predicted so soon: Bowser is stepping down from the position of top dog at the end of this year. The Koopas will have to find a new king, the Mushroom Kingdom will have to find a new menace, the kart racing scene will ha- what? Not that Bowser? Oh... we're going to miss...
News Yooka-Replaylee Runs At 30fps On Switch 2, Team Investigating Performance Mode
A demo is also planned
Playtonic Games has this week confirmed the Switch 2 version of Yooka-Replaylee will run at a "consistent" 30fps in docked and handheld mode. In a post on social media, the developer mentioned how the team had "limited time" with Switch 2 dev kits ahead of the game's October launch, and this decision was made to ensure the...
News Dragon Quest I & II HD Remake's Brand New Underwater Region Is Beautiful
I sea you
If you're excited to dive deep into Dragon Quest I & II HD Remake on 30th October, well, you'll be able to do that quite literally, as Square Enix has shown off a brand new region, added to Dragon Quest II specifically, in this remake (thanks, Gematsu!). The Seabed is (as you'd expect) an underwater region that you'll be able to...
Baller
The Switch 2 exclusive Drag x Drive has today received its first major game update, bumping it up to Version 1.1.0. It's been previously noted how this title was lacking modes and certain features, and it seems this latest update has improved the overall experience. For starters, it's now possible to play local wireless games (supporting up...
Consider this!
I'm gonna put my hands up here. I'd never even heard of G-Mode's Kuukiyomi series before - not once have I ever had it mentioned to me. [Tsk tsk, PJ - you need to catch up on the lovely reader recommendations on nintendolife.com! - Ed.] And I'm puzzled, because judging by the official description of KUUKIYOMI 4: Consider It — now...
It's planned for the "end of the year"
If you want to try Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade on Switch 2 before you actually purchase it, we've got some good news. According to the game's director Naoki Hamaguchi, Square Enix is planning to release a demo for Nintendo's new system by the end of this year. Speaking to Inverse recently, he mentioned...
Random This Pokémon X CMLL Wrestling Collab Is One Of The Best Crossovers Ever
Bulk Up
Okay, this might be one of the most genius marketing collaborations ever: the Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre (better known as CMLL) has teamed up with The Pokémon Company to promote Pokémon Legends: Z-A in the best way possible — a Mexican wrestling event (thanks,
News Bendy And The Dark Revival Scores A Switch Physical Release Today
Get in quick for a limited edition enamel pin!
Silver Lining Interactive has announced that a physical edition of its first-person survival horror sequel, Bendy and the Dark Revival, releases today for Switch . Hooray! (And/or terrified gasps!) The physical edition of Bendy and the Dark Revival is out today, and you can pick it up from Silver...
News Lovely Craft Puzzler 'Paper Trail' Is Getting A Gorgeous Physical From Lost In Cult
It's the latest title in the EDITIONS line
Lost in Cult has unveiled the next game in its beautiful EDITIONS line — the series of specially-curated limited editions that debuted back in May. And it's the adorable papercraft puzzler, Paper Trail. Developed by Newfangled Games, Paper Trail is a cute little puzzle game wh
Thursday25th Sep 2025
News Nintendo Expands Switch Online's GBA Library With Two More Titles
Two Namco games join 'Nintendo Classics'
Nintendo has today announced it will be expanding its Switch Online + Expansion Pack service with two more games for the Game Boy Advance library. They include the Namco titles Mr. Driller 2 and Klonoa: Empire of Dreams, and they'll be arriving next week on 25th September 2025. The puzzle title Mr. Driller 2...
Review Klonoa: Empire Of Dreams (GBA) - One Of The System's Best Still Plays Like A Dream
Wahoo!
This review was originally published in May 2014. We're updating and republishing it in honour of the game's arrival on Switch as part of the Nintendo Classics GBA lineup. Starting life on the PlayStation in 1997, at a time when Super Mario 64 had just brought the gaming world triple-jumping headlong into the era of 3D platforming, Namco's...
Review Hades 2 - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition - A Bewitching Sequel That's A Spell Off Perfect
Time's (not) up
“Can time not be stopped?” That’s the question Hades II asks you every time you clear a run. The stakes are bigger in Supergiant Games’ first-ever sequel: This is no longer just about family drama, it’s about a dysfunctional family defending all they have against the clutches of the Titan of Time. It’s a story of tragedy,...
News Nintendo Of America President Doug Bowser Announces Retirement
Devon Pritchard will be taking over
Nintendo has announced that the President and Chief Operating Officer of Nintendo of America Doug Bowser will be retiring at the end of the year, on 31st December 2025. His replacement has already been named — Devon Pritchard, who has been at NoA for 19 years and is currently the Executive Vice President of...
Review Pac-Man World 2 Re-Pac (Switch 2) - Short, Sweet, Prettified, And Not For Everyone
Waka Waka Waka 2: Much Prettier
I admit it. When this review came along, my gaming patience was being tested to its limit by Silksong’s brutal difficulty. So I rolled pretty enthusiastically towards an alternative I hoped would be more relaxing. (I genuinely regret the hours I spent defeating The Last Judge.) Pac-Man World 2: Re-Pac seemed the...
Update: The Pokémon Company responds
A recent online post from the US Department of Homeland Security has prompted calls from angry fans for The Pokémon Company to initiate legal action against the US federal department. If you've somehow missed it, the post — entitled 'Gotta Catch 'Em All' — contains a video mixing the Pokémon anime's...
News Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time Scores A Free DLC Update This December
Get to know a new and mysterious character...
Professor Layton's delay isn't the only news from Level-5 today. To help lift spirits, it's now officially revealed the Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time major (and entirely free) DLC. This was originally teased earlier this year in
News Professor Layton And The New World Of Steam Has Been Delayed Until 2026
Here's a new trailer to make up for it
We've got some breaking news from Level-5, with the company today confirming Professor Layton and The New World of Steam will no longer arrive on the Switch and Switch 2 this year. This update comes alongside the latest trailer at the Tokyo Game Show. It's now scheduled to arrive at some point in 2026. Here's...
News Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Officially Reveals Mega Man Season Pass Collab
Following a leak last week
Physical copies of Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds (which aren't meant to be available to the public until 25th September 2025) have reportedly "leaked" upcoming Season Pass and DLC collaborations. If you don't want any spoilers, you might want to navigate away from this page now. Right, with this out of the way, according to...
News Pokémon TCG Pocket's Next Expansion Guarantees Rare Pulls In Every Pack
Launching next week
Just like clockwork, The Pokémon Company has revealed the next Trading Card Game Pocket expansion, 'Deluxe Pack ex', and it's a blingy one. The upcoming set will arrive in the app on 29th September, and brings new 'Parallel Foil' cards to the table. These glistening offerings feature new art for pre-existing cards, and come...
News Game-Key Cards A "Sales Strategy Decision", Says Resident Evil Requiem Director
Gosh, make up your minds
Just recently, the director of Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade mentioned that Game-Key Cards for Switch 2 were somewhat of a necessary evil, stating that load times from a physical cartridge are inferior to that found on an SSD. Now, in an interview with
Site News So, Where's Our Sonic Racing CrossWorlds Review?
Fast feat
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds is out for Switch and other platforms today, and you may have seen generally positive reviews popping up elsewhere. It seems Sega has managed to assemble a dynamic, colourful racer to rival Mario Kart World in many respects, a feat which was far from a foregone conclusion. Yes, Sega was confident enough to...
"Among developers, the discussion about the keycard format is perhaps a bit different"
As you're doubtless well aware at this point, Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade is winging its way onto Switch 2 on 22nd January 2026, and we are super, super (add a few more supers) excited about it. Especially this writer, in fact, because he's managed to...
News Resident Evil Requiem Gameplay On Switch 2 Emerges From Tokyo Game Show
How does it hold up?
Resident Evil Requiem, the latest mainline entry in Capcom's long-running survival horror series, was recently confirmed for Switch 2, launching on 27th February 2026. Now, thanks to the game's appearance at Tokyo Game Show 2026, we now have footage of Requiem running on the Switch 2 via handheld mode, as kindly highlighted by...
News Mecha Strategy RPG 'Relayer Advanced Definitive Edition' Big Bangs Onto Switch 2 Today
Ready for your Asterism Voyage?
Dragami Games has announced that its mecha strategy title, Relayer Advanced Definitive Edition will launch for Switch 2 on 25th September. By Jove, that's today! Relayer Advanced, which sees you assume the role of Starchildren in a battle against the alien Relayer, has already seen release on various other platforms...
News Aspyr Brings Deus Ex Remastered To Switch Next February
The iconic action RPG returns
Apsyr, the development team known for reviving all sorts of retro classics on modern platforms, has today revealed Deus Ex Remastered. This is a collaboration with Eidos Montréal and it will be released for the Switch and multiple other platforms next year on 5th February 2026. This latest release is described as the...
News 007 First Light Adds Another Big Name To Its Cast List
Marvel-ous
It feels like we're learning more about IO Interactive's 007 First Light by the day, and today, the team has added another big name to the game's ever-growing cast list. As revealed in the above trailer, Gemma Chan is joining the cast as Dr. Selina Tan, MI6's Head of Tactical Simulation. According to the official IO blurb, Tan is "a...
News Panzer Dragoon Zwei: Remake Finally Shows Off Gameplay, Seven Years After Reveal
We're zwei-back
Panzer Dragoon Zwei: Remake is alive and well, and currently playable at Tokyo Game Show 2025. And while the press (and eventually public) are going hands-on with the game, publisher Forever Entertainment has shared the gameplay footage for the upcoming remake for the first time. That's... kind of amazing, given that Zwei: Remake...
Japanese Charts Mario Kart World, Donkey Kong Remain Steady Amidst Trails In The Sky Surge
Across PS5 and Switch, the remake is the best-selling game of the week
Famistu has published the latest weekly physical charts in Japan, and while a handful of new releases have changed things up a bit, the line-up is still largely the same. At first glance, you'll notice that Mario Kart World remains on top, selling a further 33,861 copies. But...
News Nintendo Announces First Ever Pop-Up Store In UK, Opens Next Month
Spend those coins
Nintendo is opening an official pop-up store in London this October, Nintendo UK announced today. The limited-time store will be opening on 22nd October until 16th November 2025 and it'll be located on the ground floor of the Westfield London Shopping Centre in Shepherd's Bush, opposite the LEGO Sto
Friday26th Sep 2025
News Capcom Teases Brand New amiibo For Monster Hunter Stories 3, Here's A Look
The next entry arrives on Switch 2 in 2026
Nintendo's amiibo series has got a boost in recent times, thanks to games like Donkey Kong Bananza and the Super Mario Galaxy package. Third-party developers such as Capcom have also continued to build the amiibo line. And now, following its Street Fighter 6 series, the same company is teasing at least...
Thursday25th Sep 2025
News Dynasty Warriors 3: Complete Edition Remastered Is Coming To Switch 2 And Switch In 2026
Origins is also on the way
Koei Tecmo today announced a remaster of Dynasty Warriors 3 and it will be coming to the Switch and Switch 2 next year on 19th March 2026. Dynasty Warriors 3: Complete Edition Remastered contains Dynasty Warriors 3 and Dynasty Warriors 3: Xtreme Legends. It's running on Unreal Engine 5 and the action system of the third...
News Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion Scores New Switch 2 Update, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Plus, new update roadmap revealed
Hot off the back of its Switch 2 release earlier this month, First Studio and Marvelous have released the first major update for Daemon x Machina: Titanic Scion, bringing the game up to ver. 1.1.0. Alongside the previously teased gyro mode addition, the update also adds in a brand-new boss, various camera...
News New Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road Trailer Dives Into Level-5's Repeatedly Delayed Baller
Finally scoring on Switch this November
It's that time of year again when Level-5 reminds us all that Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road is a real game, and this time, there's even a brand-new trailer to boot. The repeatedly delayed football RPG will finally be arriving on Switch and Switch 2 on 13th November, and today's Tokyo Game Show trailer gives us...
Nintendo Download 25th September (North America)
Sonic Racing! Hades 2! Pac-Man World 2!
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 2 eShop - New Releases: EA SPORTS FC 26 (EA, 26th Sep,...
News Classic Shmup Series 'Psyvariar' Is Getting A New Game On Switch 1 & 2
All the Buzz in Q1 2026
Shmup fans, your attention please! Success Corp and Red Art Studios have announced that Psyvariar 3, the next entry in Success' classic arcade series, is coming to Switch 1 and Switch 2 when it releases in early 2026. Psyvariar was originally introduced to gamers all the way back in the year 2000, with its cunningly-named...
News Get Your First Proper Look At C. Viper Gameplay In Street Fighter 6
Plus, Mech Zangie-F returns
Ahead of her debut on 15th October 2025, C. Viper gets the spotlight with a brand new gameplay trailer for Street Fighter 6. Available as part of the Year 3 Ultimate / Character Pass, C. Viper (or Crimson Viper) was originally introduced to the series in the 2008 entry Street Fighter IV. She retains her signature moves...
Wednesday24th Sep 2025
A dark night for Onion Knight fans?
Final Fantasy Tactics is probably, all things considered, my favourite Final Fantasy. As someone who isn't really a huge video game lore person at the best of times, as in I forget most of it because my brain needs the storage space for memories of food, in my eyes it stands shoulder-to-shoulder with some of the...
News Mario Kart World Has Been Updated To Version 1.3.0, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Download this update on Switch 2
Mario Kart World has received multiple updates since it arrived on the Switch 2 in June, and now the latest one for September has been released. This bumps the game up to Version 1.3.0 and makes some welcome adjustments in the "Free Roam" mode. It also comes with some handy updates, like the ability to see "P...
News Animal Crossing-Inspired Life Sim For Switch 2 Looks Pretty Amazing
Too good to be true?
Developer LilliLandia Games (which sits under Tencent Games) has revealed its first trailer for an upcoming Switch 2 life sim called Animula Nook. Yeah, we're not too keen on the name either, don't worry. There's no release date for this one yet, but it'll be making an appearance at this week's Tokyo Game Show. The 4-minute...
Thursday25th Sep 2025
News Surprise! A New "Free-To-Start" Fire Emblem Game Is Out On Mobile Devices Today
Introducing Fire Emblem Shadows
Nintendo's mobile game line has today been expanded with the shadow drop of Fire Emblem Shadows for Android and iOS. This title is a spin-off of the main series and introduces a new style of battle featuring role-playing, real-time strategy and social deduction. According to Nintendo, this is a "free-to-start"...
Wednesday24th Sep 2025
News Donkey Kong Bananza Version 2.0.1 Is Now Live On Switch 2, Here's What's Included
Following the release DK Island & Emerald Rush
Following the recent arrival of DK Island & Emerald Rush, Nintendo has now updated Donkey Kong Bananza to Version 2.0.1. This follows the major 2.0.0 update earlier this month which added this paid DLC to the game and also included multiple other adjustments. This latest update fixes multiple...
News Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties Announced For Switch 2, Launching In February 2026
Experience a brand-new tale in Dark Ties
Sega isn't slowing down any time soon when it comes to the Yakuza series, and with this in mind, Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio has today announced it's bringing Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties to the Switch 2 and multiple other platforms next year. During RGG Summit 2025, the talented studio confirmed this particular...
Round Up The Reviews For Hades II On Switch And Switch 2 Are In
Spoiler: it's a good'un
Hades II, the long-awaited follow up to Supergiant Games' roguelike masterclass, launches on Switch and Switch 2 this week on 25th September 2025. Our own review is still in the works, but don't worry, it'll be here very soon. In the meantime, a whole bunch of outlets have gone live with their own verdicts on the game, so we...
News Save On Select Switch 1 & 2 Games In Koei Tecmo's Tokyo Game Show eShop Sale
Wild Hearts S, Nobunaga's Ambition, Atelier & more
Tokyo Game Show 2025 is now underway, and Koei Tecmo is marking the event with a Switch eShop sale, bringing some welcome discounts to a range of Switch 1 and 2 releases. This sale is now live and will be sticking around until 2nd October, so you have little more than a week to make the most of the...
News Borderlands 4 Has Been Delayed For Switch 2, Digital Pre-Orders Cancelled
"We do not take this decision lightly"
If you've been looking forward to diving into Borderlands 4 next month on the Switch 2, we're sorry to say, but it's been delayed. 2K Games and Gearbox Software confirmed this on social media today, mentioning how the team does not take this decision lightly. The aim is to deliver the "best possible...
Preview Pokémon Legends: Z-A's Combat Shines Brightly, But Its Visuals Are Still Dull
Too zazzy?
It’s no secret that I’ve not been the biggest hype-monster when it comes to Pokémon Legends: Z-A. I’m not big on the idea of an open game being restricted to just a city, and the combat, whilst intriguing, left me apprehensive for how it would be executed. Well, I got the chance to go and play the game on Switch 2 in the Eiffel...
News We're Not Getting A New Game, But 'Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy' Gets A Free Update
HOLD IT!
In a surprise announcement during its TGS 2025 Online Program, Capcom has announced a big free update for the Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy on Switch (and other platforms) coming on 19th November 2025. Of course, fans are probably disappointed that it's not a brand new game, but this update does bring the trilogy up-to-snuff with...
Round Up The Latest Previews Are In For Pokémon Legends: Z-A
Meh-ga Evolution
It has felt like a long time coming, but we are finally on the home stretch of the run-up to Pokémon Legends: Z-A. Nintendo and The Pokémon Company have been popping up at a handful of public events over the last month or so to give us all a taste of what the next entry has in store, but we recently got the opportunity to play...
Video Hades 2 Casts A Spell Over Us On Switch 1 & 2
Time never stops
Rejoice, Gods and Goddesses! Hades II launches on Switch and Switch 2 tomorrow, 25th September 2025. Gosh, can time slow down a little bit? There are so many games coming out at the moment. You'll see reviews have gone live at a number of sites today and might be thinking "wait, where are NL's impressions?" Well, they're coming...
News Cyberpunk 2077 Trailer Highlights The Switch 2's Remarkable Versatility
"New ways to play"
We know what you're thinking, and yes, Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition is indeed already available on the Switch 2. It was a launch game, in fact! We don't blame CD Projekt Red for putting out another trailer, however, because it really does a good job in highlighting the Switch 2's versatility and how many control schemes are...
Videos Square Enix Releases New Trailers For 'Octopath Traveler 0' And 'The Adventures Of Elliot'
More HD-2D RPG action is on the way
Square Enix has already released a new trailer for Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake this week highlighting the fresh features, and now there are a few more to go with it. Timed in with this year's Tokyo Game Show, Square Enix has shared another trailer for the upcoming HD-2D action RPG The Adventures of Elliot:...
Opinion The Mario Movie Was Okay At Best, But I Can't Wait For The Sequel
Cosmic memories
The first Super Mario Bros. Movie from Illumination was… well, okay at best. It got a fair bit right, like the excellent visual presentation and delightful Easter Eggs throughout its 92-minute runtime. But a weak script, baffling casting decisions, and reliance on licensed music over iconic tracks from Koji Kondo resulted in a...
News Mega Man Star Force: Legacy Collection Details Additional Features In New Trailer
There's a starman
After being announced just over a week ago during the Japanese Nintendo Direct broadcast, Capcom has shared an updated trailer and a few new details about the upcoming Mega Man Star Force: Legacy Collection. The trailer was shown during Capcom's TGS 2025 Online Program and, as you'd expect from
News HORI's New Licensed Switch 2 Pad Brings A Pop Of Colour, But It's Missing Some Key Features
No wires, no problems
Accessory manufacturer HORI has lifted the lid on its latest licensed Switch 2 controller, the Wireless HORIPAD Turbo. It's a colourful affair, with an overall design that looks uncannily close to Nintendo's official offering, but there are a couple of caveats that stop it from quite toppling the mighty Pro Controller. But...
Gallery Unboxing Superdeluxe's Castlevania Advance And Dominus Collections On Switch
Just in time for Halloween
Superdeluxe Games, a joint venture between Limited Run Games and 8-4, has established itself as one of the world's leading distributors of lush physical editions – as you'll know if you've checked out our previous feature on the company's offerings.
Reminder You Have Just One More Week To Play Star Wars: Hunters
Do or do not, there is no try
If you have been meaning to check out Star Wars: Hunters for the last 16 months but never found the opportunity to do so, you're time's almost up. This is your friendly reminder that the servers will be closing one week today on 1st October. Zynga announced the game's closure back in March of this year, telling fans in...
Tuesday23rd Sep 2025
News Stardew Valley Creator Announces Version 1.7 Update
Update: Don't expect it too soon
Fans of the hugely successful farming and lifestyle sim Stardew Valley can look forward to another major update in the future. The creator Eric 'ConcernedApe' Barone actually shared this news at the Stardew Concert this week, and has now followed this up with an announcement on social media. In brief, a Stardew...
Review EA SPORTS FC 26 (Switch 2) - A Fantastic Football Game, Once You're Used To The Frame Rate
Well worth a Lewandownload
EA’s football series has had a turbulent time on modern Nintendo consoles, as any long-time Nintendo Life reader will doubtless already know. When the Switch got its first entry in the form of FIFA 18, this very reviewer pointed out that it was essentially a port of the Legacy Edition on Xbox 360 and PS3 at the time,...
News WWE 2K25 Online Shutdown Date Revealed Just Months After Switch 2 Release
The Nintendo version launched in July of this year
Just months after the release of WWE 2K25 on the Switch 2, 2K Games has now revealed the title's server shutdown date. As of 14th March 2027, all online features and services will end for the title. Offline services like Play Now, Showcase MyRISE, MyGM and Universe will continue to be playable...
News Sonic Adventure 2 'Live And Learn' Lawsuit Dismissed, Crush 40 Musician Issues Statement
The song remains in "limbo"
You might recall how there's been some drama over the popular Sonic Adventure 2 track 'Live and Learn'. Crush 40 musician and singer Johnny Gioeli filed a lawsuit against Sega last December, claiming he had not been correctly compensated over the past 23 years. In an update, new court documents have confirmed the case...
Pyramid scheme
Isn’t it comforting to settle in with a good book that you already know? Microids certainly seem to hope so, as their Studio Lyon is snuggling yet another Christie classic right into your Switch. A follow-up to 2023’s Murder on the Orient Express, Death on the Nile may not be as big as that choo-choo colossus, but it nearly is...
Rumour New Zelda LEGO Set Rumour Links It To Fan Favourite Entry
Hey, listen!
Lego released its first Zelda-themed Lego set last year after ongoing rumours, which turned out to be accurate. Now, in an update, there's a new rumour doing the rounds about the next set in this particular series. Instead of a hybrid set bringing together two different games, this next one is rumoured to be based solely on Link's N64...
News Capcom Switch 2 Launch Title Gets Its First Big eShop Discount (US)
Capcom's Switch library is also on sale
If you've been hanging out for a Switch 2 eShop bargain, it seems the first major third-party one has arrived. Capcom is currently offering Street Fighter 6 (which was a launch title for Nintendo's new system in June) for half price in the US. This takes this title, which has now surpassed five million...
News New Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Trailer Showcases The Remakes' Fresh Features
Sigils and Medals and Scrolls, oh my!
We are rapidly approaching the 30th October release date for Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake, and to drum up the hype in the remaining weeks, Square Enix has released yet another new trailer. Unlike the gameplay-focused affair that arrived earlier this month, the fresh trailer is all about highlighting the...
News Switch 2 Gets Its Flowers At The Japan Game Awards 2025
As if there was any doubt
Switch 2 has been a huge deal since it launched, and at last night's Japan Game Awards, the console was recognised for its monumental achievements so far. Nintendo's latest hardware took home the Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Award at the 2025 ceremony. It's a long and somewhat confusing title, but the basic gist...
News Genki Teases The 'ShadowCast 3' And 'Covert Dock 3', Likely Switch 2 Compatible
Kickstarter page coming soon
Accessory manufacturer Genki (which got into a wee bit of trouble with Nintendo recently) has teased two upcoming products: the ShadowCast 3 and the Covert Dock 3. The ShadowCast 3 is the next iteration of – you guessed it – the ShadowCast 2, which allowed users to connect their Switch to a laptop or iPad for...
News TMNT: Splintered Fate Lands Huge Free Content Update And New Paid DLC Next Week
Say hello to the newest fighter
After a cheeky little tease last week, Super Evil Megacorp has today lifted the lid on the next wave of content heading to the TMNT roguelike Splintered Fate — and, brace yourselves, there's quite a lot. The game will be landing a beefy free content update on 30th September, with a new game mode, fresh levels, a...
News Classic Mech Anime And Tactical Card Combat Collide In 'Battle Chef Brigade' Dev's New RPG
Arriving on Switch next month
If you cast your mind back to the early days of the Switch eShop, before the storefront was swamped by slop and rip-offs, you might recall Battle Chef Brigade — a weird fusion of cooking sim and action RPG all wrapped up in a sweet anime-inspired art style. It was a lovely little game from developer Trinket Studios,...
Monday22nd Sep 2025
Opinion Why Focus On Silksong's Difficulty When We Need To Talk About How Cute It is?
Fari dula tsi ma net~
Over a week after beating Hollow Knight: Silksong, I’ve decided that we’re all focusing on the wrong things. Hornet’s fast-paced movement and range of options are breathtaking, sure, and the game can be maddening. But instead of succumbing to the difficulty discourse, instead of falling into a pit of spikes for a 13th...
UK Charts Well, Look Who Cruised Back Into First Place
Guess who's back, back again
We are back with the latest look at the UK physical gaming chart, and, surprise, surprise, Mario Kart World is back at the top of the pile. The Switch 2 launch title hit a speed boost this week and cruised past former champion Borderlands 4 to take the top spot. It was a short-lived triumph for Gearbox's latest, but...
News Do Bananza And Odyssey Share The Same Pauline? Donkey Kong Dev Won't Confirm Anything
"I'd like you to use your imagination"
From the second Nintendo revealed Pauline was in Donkey Kong Bananza, a timeline theory began to take shape in our heads. But then we wrapped the game up, and our prequel presumptions weren't as nailed on as we'd expected. We still don't have an official answer for how Bananza Pauline is related to Odyssey...
News Nintendo Adds One Of The Most Divisive Zelda Entries To 'Nintendo Music'
Both NES and Famicom Disk System versions available
Nintendo has added the soundtrack for Zelda II: The Adventure of Link to the Nintendo Music app. Both the NES and Famicom Disk System versions are available to Nintendo Switch Online subscribers, with both coming in at roughly 16 minutes in length. The former, however, has one additional theme...
Dropping two days earlier on other platforms
Windwalk Games and Team17 have announced that the release date for their upcoming co-op roguelike, Sworn, has been shifted from 25th September, a.k.a. Hades 2 Day™, to 23rd September on PC and (other) consoles, with a Switch version due to arrive at "a later date." This colourful roguelike from "a team...
News A New Pokémon Pop-Up Store Is Coming To London Next Year
No bones about it
London is no stranger to a Pokémon pop-up shop these days, and The Pokémon Company has today announced that we can expect to see another one hit the capital city next year. In the Natural History Museum, no less! From 26th January to 22nd March 2026, the museum's Cranbourne Boutique shop will be getting a Pokémon twist,...
News Daft Punk Is Bringing The Digital Love To Fortnite Later This Week
No need to Get Lucky
Before you get too excited, French electronic music duo Daft Punk isn't reuniting; however, the pair have joined up with Fortnite to bring you the Daft Punk Experience, which kicks off in-game on 27th September at 11am PT / 2pm ET / 7pm BST. Parts of Daft Punk's extensive back-catalogue will be available in Fortnite, starting...
Sunday21st Sep 2025
News Pokémon Legends: Z-A Reveals New Distribution
Update: A special distribution will be available in Japan
It's been an exciting week on the Pokémon front with multiple new announcements shared in the recent broadcast. Following this, more details about the Pokémon Legends: Z-A physical and digital pre-order goodies in select regions have been surfacing online. Now, we've got an update about...
News Nintendo Museum Introduces "Limited-Time" Mario Bros. 40th Anniversary Ticket
"Available for approximately one year"
As part of the recent Super Mario Bros. 40th anniversary news, Nintendo revealed it would be offering a "limited-time" Nintendo Museum ticket. Instead of the regular Mii design, for the next year (between now and September 2026), Nintendo Museum guests will be able to get a special Super Mario Bros. 40th...
News Pac-Man World 2 Re-Pac Switch And Switch 2 Performance & Resolution Detailed
Here's the official rundown
Pac-Man is back next week in Pac-Man World 2 Re-Pac, and ahead of the big launch, the game's Japanese website has shared an official comparison chart. It shows how the game will perform and look on the Switch and Switch 2. So here's what you can expect for both platforms in terms of the quality and performance modes:...
Poll So, Will You Be Checking Out Switch Online's Virtual Boy Service?
Go on, tell us
The recent Direct broadcast revealed the Virtual Boy library would be joining the Switch Online 'Nintendo Classics' library. As you've likely already seen, there are a few paywalls. Firstly, you'll need to have an active Expansion Pack subscription (on top of the regular Switch Online subscription), and according to Nintendo, a paid...
Review JSAUX All-In-One Carry Case For Switch 2 - Rugged, Robust, And Just Really Good
All for one
For many folks, a basic case — much like Nintendo’s own official offering — to house the Switch 2 in its handheld configuration will likely be enough for general day-to-day use. But for instances in which you might need to haul everything from the dock to the Pro Controller out and about, an ‘all-in-one’ option might be...
Mailbox Switch Game Pricing, Shovelware, Self-Nerfing - Nintendo Life Letters
Issue #28 - September 2025
And here we are again, entering the last third of the year, kicking furiously to keep our head above the water as the deluge of big new video games washes in. What's that floating like a flotsam-y life raft on the surface? Why, it's the Nintendo Life Mailbox. Grab on! Yes, it's time for our monthly letters page feature...
News Bomb Rush Cyberfunk Dev Reveals Another Jet Set Radio-Style Game
Watch out, SEGA
Team Reptile has announced it will be releasing another Jet Set-style release. Following the launch of Bomb Rush Cyberfunk on the Switch in 2023, it has now unveiled its new project Hyperfunk. The exact name and details are "subject to change". It's targeting a PC and console launch, but specific platforms and the release date...
Poll Box Art Brawl - Duel: Yoshi Touch & Go
Look & Vote
We're back with another clash of the covers as we embark on this week's Box Art Brawl! Last time, it was the Game Boy's Operation C (or Probotector, depending on your region) being put in the limelight, and we had a full three covers to choose between. It was the North American design that walked away with the win, however, snatching up...
Saturday20th Sep 2025
Round Up The Reviews Are In For Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds
Here's what the critics had to say
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds is out next week on multiple platforms and the first lot of reviews have now gone live. If you are curious to know how this new experience generally holds up, this round up should help. When we hear more about the Switch version, we'll let you know. The Switch 2 version is also scheduled...
Review Earthion (Switch) - A New 16-Bit Shooter That's Bold, Inventive & Hugely Enjoyable
It means the world
While not entirely dormant for the last 30 years, Yuzo Koshiro’s Ancient Corp — responsible for Streets of Rage II, Story of Thor, and the Master System’s superb Sonic the Hedgehog — is finally back in the public eye with the release of Earthion. What’s significant for the small studio is a return to the console that...
Opinion Resident Evil Requiem Represents A Turning Point For Switch 2
No longer left behind
Ever since the first big blowout Direct for the Switch 2 back in April, I’ve been itching to see an announcement for Resident Evil on the new console. It’s possibly my favourite series of all time, after all, so I’m eager to play the recent entries on a Nintendo console without having to connect to the bloomin’ Cloud...
News Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Splintered Fate Teases New Playable Character
And a "major title update"
The radical roguelike Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Splintered Fate is getting another DLC character in the future. The big reveal is scheduled for 23rd September 2025, with this new character joining the turtles and Casey Jones. Alongside this, the team will also be releasing a major title update. When we hear more,...
Video Dragon Ball: Sparking! ZERO Character DLC And Free Update Teased
Xenoverse 2 is also getting new content
Ahead of the launch of Dragon Ball: Sparking! ZERO on the Switch and Switch 2 this November, Bandai Namco has lifted the lid on DLC 3: Dragon Ball Daima Character Pack 2. It's launching on other platforms next week on 24th September and includes Goku (Mini), Super Saiyan 4; Goku (Daima), Super Saiyan 3;...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (20th September)
Nothing to dread, here
Well hello there. Welcome. It's the weekend, and that means you're keen to see what we're going to be playing over the next couple of days while divulging your own plans. Before you do so, however, let's just recap the last handful of days. First up, Nintendo announced that it would be expanding its GBA app with two new...
News Rune Factory: Guardians Of Azuma X Story Of Seasons: Grand Bazaar Collab Announced
A free DLC is "coming soon"
Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma got off to a solid start, with Marvelous revealing the RPG spin-off had already shipped more than 500,000 copies as of August. Now, in another update, a special collaboration with Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar has been announced. This will be a free DLC and is "coming soon", so expect...
Friday19th Sep 2025
Guide Donkey Kong Bananza: Walkthrough
Now updated with a bunch of DLC tips
Donkey Kong Bananza is absolutely packed with things to do and see. Fortunately, we here are Nintendo Life are on hand to help with our ultimate Donkey Kong Bananza Guide. In this guide, we'll be running through everything you need to know about DKB and where to find every collectible, including All Banandium...
Ambassador, with this barbaric difficulty you're really spoiling us…
It's hard to believe, especially since I just about remember this one happening, that Ghosts 'n Goblins, Capcom's seminal (and seminally difficult) coin-op classic, first arrived in smoky arcade halls in Japan 40 years ago. Four entire decades. Deary me. I know I sound like a...
News Nintendo Of America Reportedly Cuts Loose Customer Service Contractors As It Looks To Outsource
"A lot of us are feeling betrayed"
A new report states that Nintendo of America is cutting loose around 200 long-time contractor jobs as it has decided to outsource its customer support services ahead of the Switch 2's first holiday season. This report comes from IGN's Rebekah Valentine, who spoke to numerous customer support staff and sources...
News New Limited-Time Pokémon Scarlet And Violet Distribution Now Available
Add a Shiny Chi-Yu to your party
The Pokémon Company is still rolling out regular distribution events for Pokémon Scarlet & Violet on the Switch. This time it's a Shiny Chi-Yu and it's available to claim via Mystery Gift between now and 30th September 2025. This gift celebrates the following event: "We gathered and fought our hardest...
News Here's When Hades 2 Releases In Your Time Zone
God 'a do it
After a lengthy Early Access period, we now finally know that Hades II will be arriving as a Switch 1 & 2 timed console exclusive on 25th September — that's next week! It's exciting times for those of us who have been waiting for the full launch all this time, and to make sure that nobody misses a beat, Supergiant Games has...
News Why Remake 'Dragon Quest VII' Before The Zenithian Trilogy? Yuji Horii Comments
"A lot of things are moving around"
Dragon Quest VII Reimagined surprised many when it was revealed at last week's Nintendo Direct; we've already got I & II HD Remake on the way, and III HD Remake is already out. Surely the next logical step is the Zenithian Trilogy - IV, V, and
News SNK Announces ACA NEOGEO Selection Vol. 9 And Vol. 10 For Switch
Arriving in Japan this December
SNK has announced it's releasing ACA NEOGEO Selection Vol. 9 and Vol. 10 for the Nintendo Switch. It will arrive in Japan on 18th December 2025. There's no local release mentioned, but the previous collections have included English-language support. Here's what each volume will contain (via Gematsu): ACA NEOGEO...
Video EA Sports FC 26 Disappoints At 30fps On Switch 2
Not quite an own goal, at least
With the Switch 2 getting many more feature-parity sports games, and looking visually much improved over their Switch 2 predecessors, we've been more excited than usual to take to the field and go for a good ol' kickabout. And, with EA SPORTS FC 26 out in early access (ahead of its full release next week, on 26th...
News Square Enix Shares Close-Ups Of Stunning Chrono Trigger Character Artwork
Just breathtaking
It looks like Square Enix is still celebrating Chrono Trigger's 30th anniversary — and why shouldn't it? This is one of the most-beloved RPGs of all time. And today, as a tasty little treat, the company's Japanese YouTube channel has shared a video showcasing close-ups of some of the game's character art and promotional artwork...
Review LEGO Voyagers (Switch 2) - A Beautiful But Very Short & Simple Co-Op Adventure
Birds of a feather, brick together
If you asked me what sort of game genre I think makes the best use of the Lego brick-building format, I’m not sure I’d answer with a two-player co-op adventure game. But here we are with LEGO Voyagers, a touching co-op title from Light Brick Studio (LEGO Builder's Journey) that uses the brick-based gameplay to...
Review HautePad X Arcade Controller For Switch & Switch 2 - A Modular Masterclass At A Premium Price
Swapsies
Cosmox Gaming is best known for its Haute Pad range of arcade controllers, many of which can be considered budget options for fight fans, while pretty much all of them are immediately compatible with the Switch and Switch 2. The HautePad X wired controller is a slightly different proposition, and it’s a wild one. It’s comfortably the...
News Devolver Digital's Slick-Looking 'Skate Story' Kickflips Onto Switch 2 Later This Year
"How beautiful, a divine quest so unobtainable..."
Devolver Digital certainly has form when it comes to bringing us original indie games that go about things just a little bit differently than your usual fare, and with Skate Story, by developer Sam Eng, it seems the publisher's streak of off-kilter experiences looks set to continue. A good thing, we...
News Trails In The Sky 1st Chapter Steelbook, Special Edition Hit By Shipping & Manufacturing Delays
UK, Australia, and the US affected
Eager Trails fans, old and new, are getting their hands on Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter today, the remake of the 2004 RPG from Falcom that kicked off the Trails series. With Limited Run Games and Clear River Games handling Steelbook and Bracer Editions, a lot of love and care seems to have gone into this remake...
News Nintendo Music "Special Release" Adds Tracks From Donkey Kong Bananza Today
Two updates in one week
The Nintendo Music app for Switch Online subscribers typically gets one update per week, but this week is a little bit different. Following the shadow drop of DK Island & Emerald Rush DLC on the Switch 2 last week, Nintendo has now added a "special release" to this app featuring select music from Donkey Kong Bananza. It's...
Thursday18th Sep 2025
News Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2 Gets A Seven-Minute Overview Trailer
Update: English version now available
The Super Mario Galaxy games are back with not only a new movie but also an updated package for the Nintendo Switch. If you're not sold on Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2 just yet, Nintendo has now released a new seven-minute overview trailer which outlines not only the gameplay but also the new...
News Team Cherry Explains Hollow Knight: Silksong's "Steep Difficulty"
"We allow you to go way off the path"
We all waited a whopping seven years to get our hands on Hollow Knight: Silksong, and what has been the talking point in the weeks following its release? The difficulty. With tricky bosses, perilous platforming and some meaty runbacks, many have found Silksong to be a touch too tricky at launch — even after a...
Opinion I Can't Believe I'm Finally Getting My Dream Pokémon Game In 2026
Z-A? What's *that*?
I rarely expect big Pokémon news during Nintendo Directs. Maybe an NSO drop (pffft), perhaps some details on the already-announced game coming out. I certainly did not anticipate my dream of becoming a Ditto who can transform into a human being to come true during the latest showcase. Okay, that’s obviously not what I’ve...
Japanese Charts Switch 2 Surpasses 2 Million Units Sold
While Minecraft sells over 4 million on Switch
Famitsu has provided the latest look at the boxed charts in Japan, and it's another resounding success for Mario Kart World, with the Switch 2 launch title selling another 38,026 copies. Borderlands 4 made its debut, with the PS5 version coming in at number 2 after selling 13,029 copies. A decent...
News The Touryst: Deluxe Hits Switch 2 Next Week At 4K / 60fps
With a heavy discount for current owners
The Touryst was a delightful little game from developer Shin'en Multimedia, and the company has now revealed that its official re-release, The Touryst: Deluxe, will launch on the Switch 2 next week on 25th September 2025. Pre-orders are available now at 19.99€ / $19.99, though current owners who purchased...
Random Wait, Is Donkey Kong Bananza's DLC Hiding A Neat Namco Easter Egg?
High score!
There is a lot to be distracted by in the Donkey Kong Bananza DLC. It might be the beautifully reimagined DK Island, the fast and frantic Emerald Rush mode or... actually, that's about it. But those are two pretty distracting things! Distracting enough, we'd say, for a sneaky Easter Egg to slip under the radar. If you had asked us...
Mini Review Gloomy Eyes (Switch) - If Captain Toad Were A Cosy Horror Game
Zom-besties
Growing up, I absolutely loved MediEvil on the PS1. The spooky yet lighthearted aesthetic really spoke to me as a child and would ultimately help foster a lifelong passion for the horror genre. So when I saw trailers for Gloomy Eyes from developer Fishing Cactus, I was instantly enamoured with the Tim Burton-esque vibes. Drawing...
News The Adorable 'Lil Gator Game' Is Getting A "Huge" Expansion In 2026
Update: Promises to be " their biggest yet!"
Playtonic Friends and MegaWobble have announced a surprise expansion to one of the cutest hidden gems of 2022, Lil Gator Game. In The Dark promises to be a "huge" expansion, introducing new characters and doubling the size of the base game. The original was a breezy affair, but we're delighted to have...
News Hyrule Warriors: Age Of Imprisonment Gets New Trailer Revealing Some Save Data Surprises
Free blades if you've played TOTK or AoC
It's not too long now until we finally get our hands on Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment on Switch 2, with that 2nd November release date rapidly approaching. To sate our appetites in the interim, Nintendo has dropped a new teaser trailer showing off Koei Tecmo's very slick-looking Musou action featuring...
News Marvel Beat 'Em Up 'Cosmic Invasion' Reveals Two More Playable Characters
Coming to Switch platforms later this year
The arcade-style beat 'em up MARVEL Cosmic Invasion is on its way to the Switch and Switch 2 later this year. Ahead of release, Dotemu and Tribute Games have slowly been revealing new playable characters. This week, a new trailer has dropped for Black Panther and Cosmic Ghost Rider. An official description...
Guide Donkey Kong Bananza: All Banandiumtone Puzzle Solutions
Glyph hanger
One neat little surprise in the Donkey Kong Bananza DLC is Banandiumtone. This Banana-shaped Fractone can be found hanging out on DK Island, communicating through a series of strange symbols. Cracking the mystery behind these symbols will open up another puzzle with a different set of rules. Make it through all eight puzzles and...
Anniversary Celebrate Unova As Pokémon Black & White Turns 15
Is that a grey hair we spot?
Pokémon's fifth generation kicked off 15 years ago today with the release of Pokémon Black & White in Japan. On 18th September 2010, the world first stepped foot into Unova, a brand new Pokémon region based on North America, specifically New York City's metropolitan area, with a mix of landmarks inspired by the...
Nintendo Download 18th September (North America)
LEGO Voyagers! Earthion! Towa and the Guardians of the Sacred Tree!
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 2 eShop - New Releases:...
News Genre-Bending 'Baroque YA' Collection Headed To Switch In Japan
Multiple genres in one easy-to-store package
Japanese dev outfit Sting has just announced Baroque YA, a collection of four games from the genre-spanning series, will release on Switch (in Japan only, for now) on 18th December. Originally released for the Sega Saturn all the way back in the Spice Girls-heady days of 1998, the first Baroque is a...
News 'Rogue 'Em Up' Absolum's New Gameplay Trailer Is Packed With Fighting, Fantasy And Frogs
Arriving on Switch next month
We've been keeping an eye on Absolum's roguelike / beat 'em up fusion since we first went hands-on with it earlier this year. Ahead of its launch on 9th October, publisher and co-developer Dotemu has today revealed a new gameplay trailer, and it looks every bit as stylish as we were expecting. Aside from giving us a...
News Hello Kitty Island Adventure's Cuddly DLC Welcomes The Wheatflour Fairy Today
Freshly baked
Hello Kitty Island Adventure's long-awaited DLC, Wheatflour Wonderland, is out on Switch today in North America for $14.99. Europe and Australia will have to wait until next week, 23rd September (as per the game's Discord, via HelloKittyIsland subreddit) , to get their hands on the expansion, which brings
News 'ShapeHero Factory' Is Switch 2's Latest Arrival, With A Free Upgrade For The Switch 1 Faithful
If we build them, they will run
Asobism's tower defence/roguelite/factory sim title, ShapeHero Factory, releases on Switch 2 (and 1) today. Hooray! For anyone unfamiliar, this one sees you create an army of robots from a bunch of magical shapes within a factory setting, making for a sweat-inducing puzzle of sorts as you work to get your automation...
News Retro-Styled Isometric Puzzler 'Lumo 2' Dimension-Shifts Its Way Onto Switch This October
Retro isometric puzzle sweetness incoming!
We really enjoyed Lumo when it launched on Switch back in 2017, awarding the isometric action-puzzler an 8/10 and saying that it "provides a modern isometric platformer, offering (as you'd expect) improved audio-visual presentation over the classics of the genre, whilst still providing the same kind of...
Guide Where To Pre-Order Mario Tennis Fever For Nintendo Switch 2
The players are ready
Mario is a man of many talents, not to mention the rest of the Mushroom Kingdom crew that join him for his various pastimes. Whatever the sport, they all take to it at a pro level, and Mario Tennis Fever is bringing the plumber's favourite net game to Switch 2 on 12th February. Quiet, please. Pre-orders are live, so we've...
Wednesday17th Sep 2025
Guide Hollow Knight: Silksong: All Bosses In Order - Locations & Rewards
Every boss encounter in Silksong, including optional bosses
Silksong is all about the bosses. With over 40 fearsome enemies to take on in Pharloom — and some of them are really mean — you might be looking for the place to find them all. Well, we have a list of every boss you'll fight in Silksong, including optional fights. We've broken these up...
Guide Hollow Knight: Silksong: All Mossberry Locations & What They Do
Very berry
Early on in Silksong, you might pick up a Mossberry. These curious little fruits come in handy for a Wish in the early hours of the game, but they also have a bigger, more-helpful purpose as you approach the later half. In this guide, we've got the location of all 7 Mossberries in Silksong marked and recorded, along with the Berry...
Guide Hollow Knight: Silksong: Green Prince Guide - How To Reach Lost Verdania
Sorry, who is Blue Prince again?
The Green Prince is a friendly NPC you meet in an unfortunate place in Silksong. One of the most tragic characters in the game, this noble creature has a very secret Quest you can complete during Act 3, but only if you save him. This guide covers the Green Prince's story in Hollow Knight: Silksong, including how to...
Ore and Awe?
I've become so used to Nintendo taking its sweet time with DLC rollouts I assumed there was no way we'd get first-party add-ons within the first year of Switch 2. Happy Home Paradise, the Booster Course Pass and Side Order were all pleasantly surprising, not because of their packed bonus content (though that was a welcome factor), but...
News Nickelodeon Splat Pack Revives Multiple SNES Titles In One Retro Collection
A Limited Run collab coming to Switch
Nickelodeon has been quite active in the realm of video games recently with announcements for SpongeBob and even collaborations with Sonic the Hedgehog, and now to add to this, it's teaming up with Limited Run Games to release a retro collection. The Nickelodeon Splat Pack will feature multiple retro games from...
News The First Review For Atelier Resleriana: The Red Alchemist & The White Guardian Is In
Famitsuits you, sir
The latest Famitsu scores have hit the inter tubes (thanks, Gematsu) and in amongst all the excitement, we've got our very first score for the upcoming Atelier Resleriana: The Red Alchemist & the White Guardian. The popular Japanese gaming magazine has awarded Gust's latest 8/8/8/8 , which ain't too bad at all considering...
Guide Where To Buy Metroid Prime 4: Beyond For Nintendo Switch 1 + 2, Plus New Metroid amiibo
Prime time
It's been a long time coming, but the time has come: Metroid Prime 4: Beyond is out on Switch 1 and 2. You've had years to ponder this next chapter in the Prime series, so let's dispense with the details and get down to things. In this guide, we've rounded up some of the best Metroid Prime 4 deals, including bonus gifts from the biggest...
News Nintendo Highlights Super Mario's Game History In 40th Anniversary Timeline
Take a trip down memory lane
Super Mario's 40th anniversary celebrations are now officially underway, and apart from all the exciting announcements during last week's Direct broadcast, Nintendo's official websites have also been updated with the series' timeline. It documents "The History of Super Mario Bros." on Nintendo platforms (and even other...
Random 'Days Of Our Lives' Character Gets Lucky By Name-Dropping Xenoblade
Suave!
The long-running American soap opera Days of Our Lives has made headlines recently after one of its regular characters name-dropped Xenoblade Chronicles, of all things. As highlighted by Nintendeal on X (thanks, IGN), the moment occurred when Aaron Greene attempted to invite Arianna Horton into his room by asking if she wants to "come play...
Opinion NSO Subscribers Outside Key Markets Get Less, And Nintendo Should Fix That
Region-free access, region-locked perks
Since its launch in 2018, the Nintendo Switch Online (NSO) has been a lightning rod for debate among players. Fans have argued over whether its two-tier price structure constitutes good value, questioned the quality of emulation — sometimes patchy at first with certain N64 games but steadily improved — and...
News Lollipop Chainsaw RePOP Is Getting A Sweet 'Switch 2 Edition' Upgrade This November
Zombie hunter Juliet is back
More Switch titles are slowly beginning to receive Switch 2 game upgrades, and Dragami Games has now announced its own plans for Juliet's zombie hack-and-slash Lollipop Chainsaw RePOP. The title will be getting a Nintendo Switch 2 Edition featuring "high frame rate", "high resolution", and it will be made available as...
News Madden NFL 26 Updated On Switch 2, Here Are The Patch Notes
Defensive tweaks, new playbooks, more Limp Bizkit!
EA Sports has dropped a huge new update for the recently released Madden NFL 26. The September 17th patch introduces a large number of fixes, adjustments, and other bits and bobs to a game that does a very solid job of bringing the full Madden experience to handheld - so long as you can take the...
Blast off again
Super Mario Galaxy and its sequel, finally, have returned to Switch in remastered form. Featuring a light star-dusting of new storybook content, amiibo functionality — plus bespoke amiibo figures coming in 2026 — and enhancements for Switch 2 via a free update, this is probably the best way to play two classic games in this...
News Ravenswatch, The Excellent Follow-Up To Curse Of The Dead Gods, Scores A Shapely Free Update
Cuts quite the figure
Curse of the Dead Gods is an excellent roguelike in the now-classical Hades vein, one that earned itself a lovely 8/10 from us back when it released, and Passtech Games' follow-up to that cracker, Ravenswatch, is also quite the banger itself, sitting pretty as it currently is on a very nice score of 84 on Metacritic. Think...
News Little Nightmares III 'Necropolis Demo' Now Available On Switch And Switch 2
One step closer, but no closer to escape
Little Nightmares III is on its way to the Switch and Switch 2 this October, and if you weren't already sold, Bandai Namco has now released a demo. This "free demo" is available to download on the Switch 2, Switch and multiple other platforms. It will give you a sample of the upcoming entry in the...
Guide Where To Buy Hyrule Warriors: Age Of Imprisonment For Nintendo Switch 2
Zelda and Link are back once more
Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment is the latest game in the Zelda series, and it launched on Switch 2 on 6th November. Blending the hack-and-slash style of Koei Tecmo's Warriors series with the world of Hyrule, Zelda and co. open cans of whoopass once more in this sequel to Age of Calamity which gives a look...
Thursday18th Sep 2025
News R-Type Tactics I • II Cosmos Confirms Switch 2 Version Alongside 2026 Launch
Local release date TBA
Remember how R-Type Tactics I • II Cosmos by Granzilla was meant to be coming to the Switch this year? Well, it's now been delayed (again). In an update during a live stream, the developer announced the title would be arriving on Nintendo's hybrid system in 2025 instead of Fall 2024. No reason was attached to this delay,...
Wednesday17th Sep 2025
News Mario Kart World's First European Online Event Gets Underway Later This Month
EUreka!
Nintendo has announced that Europe will soon be treated to its very first Mario Kart World online event, as it lifted the lid on the 'European September Circuit'. This online competition will get off the start line on 27th September, running from 5pm BST - 7pm BST (6pm CET - 8pm CET). It'll see participants speeding through a series of...
Tuesday16th Sep 2025
News Super Mario Galaxy 1 + 2 Switch Comparison Video Makes Nintendo's Upgrades Clearer
Silver wallet linings?
There's been some fairly heated debate since the announcement of Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2, over the remastered collection's hefty price tag. It's quite a lot of money for a pair of Wii games, as absolutely phenomenal as they are, there's no getting around it. However, we do already know that the games present...
Tick-tock
The Cogwork Core is a very cool take on your traditional clocktower level in a Castlevania game, but it's also home to some secrets, including the Second Sentinel, a robot built to protect the Citadel. In Silksong, Hornet can repair the Sentinel by building the Cogwork Heart. Then, one she sees the Sentinel doing its job, she'll be able...
Opinion Metroid Prime 4 Reminds Me Of Gears 5, And It's Making Me Nervous
Skiff it a chance
I’m starting to feel nervous about Metroid Prime 4: Beyond. Let me explain. During the most recent Nintendo Direct, the long-gestating game finally received a release date for 4th December 2025 on Switch and Switch 2. That’s not all, though; the accompanying trailer also revealed that Samus would now be rocking her very own...
Wednesday17th Sep 2025
News Capcom Gears Up For Street Fighter 6's Next Season 3 DLC Character, Coming Soon
"C.Viper Arrives" Fighter Pass revealed
[Fri 27th Jun, 2025 00:45 BST]: Capcom recently revealed the Season 3 DLC roster for Street Fighter 6, confirming Sagat, C. Viper, Alex and Ingrid would be joining the battle. Now, in an update during its Spotlight broadcast today, the company has locked in a date for the first fighter. Along with a brief...
Tuesday16th Sep 2025
News Nintendo Showcases Every Switch And Switch 2 Direct Game In New Infographic
Which will you pick up?
Following the recent Nintendo Direct, the company has released a handy new infographic showcasing every major game that cropped up during the hour-long broadcast. Say what you want about the Direct itself, seeing all of these games on one page highlights just how impressive the upcoming line-up of games really is. We've got...
News Sega Reignites Its Nintendo Rivalry In New Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Trailer
"Segaaah!"
Sega has released a new trailer for the upcoming Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds, and with it has reignited its rivalry with Nintendo (albeit in a cute, harmless sort of way). In an effort to pay homage to its Sega Genesis vs. SNES advertisement from the early '90s, the new trailer highlights CrossWorlds' high-speed action, broad...
News Another Silksong Patch Is On The Way, But Don't Expect More Difficulty Tweaks
The cherry on top
Hollow Knight: Silksong just got its first post-release patch last week — one which actually nerfed the difficulty of a few early game bosses — but Team Cherry is almost ready to put out a second one. This time around, however, it's all about bug fixes (haaa...) and tweaks to Tools. Sharing the details on
News Pre-Orders For 'Simon The Sorcerer Origins' Open, Featuring Chris Barrie & Rick Astley
How magical
Simon the Sorcerer Origins, ININ and Smallthing Studios' prequel to the classic 1993 point and click adventure, is finally and thankfully up and available for pre-order on Nintendo Switch. Priced at £22.49 / $24.99 for the standard edition or £31.99 / $34.99 for a digital deluxe version (which nets you a digital art book and...
News Marvel Vs. Capcom Fighting Collection Sells 1 Million Copies
Shame we probably won't get another
Capcom has announced that Marvel Vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics has sold a total of 1 million copies since its launch in September 2024 (thanks, Push Square). Announced via social media, the translated post reads: MARVEL vs. CAPCOM Fighting Collection global sales surpass 1 million copies!...
News Trails In The Sky 1st Chapter Contains Teaser For The Sequel
A second chapter
Well, it looks like Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter is absolutely happening, as a teaser that appears at the end of Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter has been doing the rounds online. Shared on Reddit and reported on by Push Square (via
News Story Of Seasons: Grand Bazaar Achieves 500,000 Sales In Less Than A Month
Well that's just grand
Marvelous Europe has announced that Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar has sold over 500,000 copies since its launch on 27th August 2025. Specific figures across Switch, Switch 2, and PC have not been confirmed, but we've reached out and will update this article when we hear more. Nevertheless, it's a solid performance for the...
News Turbo Overkill: Ultimate Edition Gets A Surprise Release On Switch
The chainsaw leg returns!
We love ourselves a bit of Apogee Entertainment's Turbo Overkill, going so far as to award it an 8/10 in our review back in February of this year, where we concluded that "Johnny Turbo's chainsaw-sliding, wall-running and grappling combine with slo-mo silliness to provide a whole lot of punchy murderizing that's a joy to...
Review JSAUX Split Protective Case For Switch 2 -Sleek But Off-Putting Modular Design
Clip on, clip off
If you managed to check out our review of Genki’s Attack Vector Case for the Switch 2, then JSAUX’s Split Protection Case will look pretty familiar. It adopts the same modular approach, with a main case clipping onto the back of the device, and two grips encompassing the Joy-Con 2 controllers. The difference here, however, is...
News Raidou Remastered Updated On Switch And Switch 2, Here Are The Patch Notes
Quality-of-life improvements aplenty
Sega and Atlus have released a new update for RAIDOU Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army on Switch and Switch 2, bringing the game up to version 1.10. The update brings a whole bunch of quality-of-life improvements to game alongside some standard bug fixes. The remaster launched on 19th June 2025,...
Guide Donkey Kong Bananza: All Emerald Rush Unlocks And Rewards
Item Void
If you're playing through the Donkey Kong Bananza DLC and you're keen to know all of the sweet, sweet rewards that are coming your way, then you've come to the right place. In the following guide, we've laid out every unlock and reward that you'll pick up for playing Emerald Rush and listed how many Rating Points you'll need to nab 'em...
News The Superb 'Mario Galaxy 2' Soundtrack Has Been Added To Nintendo Music
Sequel lands on Switch in October
Nintendo has updated its Nintendo Music app, adding in the soundtrack to arguably one of the greatest games of all time: Super Mario Galaxy 2. The full OST contains 70 tracks from the Wii original, including the likes of Sky Station Galaxy, Yoshi Star Galaxy, Throwback Galaxy, Hightail Falls Galaxy, and more. The...
Guide Donkey Kong Bananza: Emerald Rush Upgrades - Full Perks List
Perk up
Throughout your roguelike runs in Donkey Kong Bananza's Emerald Rush DLC, you'll come across a series of different Perks to boost your abilities and grant you some sweet Emerald Ore bonuses. These Perks are essential for completing a good run, so it's a good idea to gain a decent understanding of all the options on the table before diving...
Guide Donkey Kong Bananza: Emerald Rush Tips
One short day
So, you've splashed out and bought the Donkey Kong Bananza DLC, briefly explored DK Island and dived into a couple of games of Emerald Rush — nice one! But after a few runs, with the difficulty ramping up, you find yourself unable to fulfil Void's quotas. Don't worry, we've been there! In this guide, we'll lend you a helping hand...
Monday15th Sep 2025
And Kirby, and Resident Evil, and Mario Galaxy, and...
In case you didn't know already, amiibo are NFC-ready toys which offer connectivity features with games on the Wii U, 3DS, Switch, and Switch 2 but also serve as highly detailed and very desirable trinkets that look great on your shelf. While other toys-to-life ranges have fallen by the wayside...
Review Hollow Knight: Silksong - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition - Woven To Brutal Perfection
Pain and pleasure
Hollow Knight: Silksong didn’t need to do much; it just needed to be 'more Hollow Knight'. That’s a huge task in itself; a slightly bigger, slightly better version of an already amazing, genre-defining game. But it’s clear that, after seven years of refining and perfecting and toiling, Team Cherry wanted more than just 'more...
Guide Hollow Knight: Silksong: Passing Of The Age Quest - All Mister Mushroom Locations
Solve the mushroom's riddle and unlock a secret ending
Anyone who's plumbed deep into Hollow Knight's secrets knows all about Mister Mushroom. This unusual NPC is back in Silksong, and comes bearing a Wish for Hornet. This guide covers the Passing of the Age quest in Silksong, including where to find Mister Mushroom all across Pharloom. Be warned,...
Guide Hollow Knight: Silksong: Broodfeast Quest - How To Get Seared, Shredded, And Skewered Organs
There's a Runtfeast, too
Deep in Silksong's Putrified Ducts, the Huntress needs to feed her brood. Speaking to her multiple times will grant Hornet the Broodfeast Quest, and it has a very nice reward waiting at the end. This guide covers the Broodfeast Wish in Hollow Knight: Silksong, with details on how to get the Seared Organ, Shredded Organ, and...
News "It Was A Bit Of A Perplexing Experience" - Hideki Kamiya On The Fan Reaction To Bayonetta 3
Sequel launched in 2022
Bayonetta 3 launched on the Switch in 2022 and received high praise from critics, but it's fair to say that the reaction from long-time fans was decidedly more mixed. Criticism was raised against the title's more approachable gameplay, lacklustre stealth segments, disappointing visuals, and more, and it apparently had quite...
News Newcomers Can Break Final Fantasy VII Remake With New Difficulty Settings
Unlimited Powaaaah
Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade is heading to the Switch 2 on 22nd February 2026, finally letting both fans and newcomers experience Square Enix's ambitious reimagining on a Nintendo console since its initial release in 2020. Not only that, but the entire remake trilogy, including Final Fantasy VII Rebirth and an as-yet...
Review Strange Antiquities (Switch) – A Wicked Good Occult Puzzler & Sequel
Little antique shop of horrors
In 2022’s Strange Horticulture, you ran a little shop of horrors, dealing plants with an occult edge to the inhabitants of a mysterious dark town. Now, Bad Viking and Iceberg Interactive’s follow-up, Strange Antiquities, takes us back to Undermere. Again, something strange is afoot. Again, you hear residents’...
UK Charts Borderlands 4 Debuts Strong Ahead Of Switch 2 Release
Not long to go
The latest UK charts data is in and the newly-released Borderlands 4 has performed admirably, hitting the number 1 spot ahead of both Mario Kart World and Donkey Kong Bananza. Of course, we still have a couple more weeks or so to wait until the Switch 2 release, with Borderlands 4 scheduled to launch on 3rd October on Nintendo's new...
Sans regret
It's hard to believe that Undertale is 10 years old, innit. A game that released just a year after the birth of my eldest son, and two before my youngest arrived on the scene. What is time? It's all going so quickly. I bring my kids up here, not to be one of those tiresome people, but because Toby Fox's masterpiece (and you better...
News Borderlands 4 Goes Down Well With Critics As Gearbox Acknowledges FOV Issue
But will it make it to the Switch 2 version?
As everyone and their donkey knows by now, Gearbox's latest FPS extravaganza, Borderlands 4, is shooting its way onto Switch 2 on 3rd October, a few weeks after other platforms, and judging by the game's reception on the old aggregator sites, we are in for quite the treat. Indeed, this writer has been...
Sunday14th Sep 2025
"It becomes easier for other companies to follow suit"
Since Switch 2 launched, one of the hottest topics has been Game-Key Cards – physical items which unlock digital downloads. Critics have said Game-Key Cards are anti-consumer, and Japan's National Library has since decreed that they
Poll So, Will You Be Getting Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2 For Switch?
Mario's cosmic adventures return this October
Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2 is returning this October as a two-in-one package on the Switch for $69.99 / £58.99. The Switch versions include new features, amiibo functionality, a soundtrack mode, and enhanced resolution on the Switch 2 (4K in docked and 1080p in handheld mode). Each game...
News No Switch 2 "Upgrade Path" For Dragon Quest VII: Reimagined Planned
And save data from Switch cannot be transferred
During this week's Nintendo Direct broadcast, Square Enix announced it would be bringing Dragon Quest VII: Reimagined to the Switch and Switch 2 in early 2026. Since then, an FAQ page for this title has gone live on the official Dragon Quest website in Japan, and it's confirmed there is no upgrade...
News Antonblast Appears To Be Jumping On The Virtual Boy Bandwagon
Who needs Wario Land?
Perhaps the biggest surprise of the recent Direct was Nintendo's Virtual Boy announcement for the Switch Online service. If that wasn't already enough for one week, the developer behind the indie sensation Antonblast has now timed in its own announcement with this news, revealing it will be adding a dedicated 'VB mode' in the...
News Hyrule Warriors: Age Of Imprisonment 'Treasure Box' Set Revealed For Japan
Featuring all sorts of goodies
The upcoming release Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment got a little bit more time in the spotlight during the latest Direct. Apart from the title's Switch 2 box art, it's also been revealed Japan will be getting a special "Treasure Box" release featuring all sorts of goodies. This retails for 17,780 Yen and comes...
Poll Box Art Brawl - Operation C / Probotector (Game Boy)
Operation Brawl
Well howdy y'all, and welcome to another edition of Box Art Brawl! Last week, we looked at Forsaken for the N64, which yes, we'll admit wasn't the most inspiring duo of box art designs. Nevertheless, North America managed to seal the deal with 59% of the vote. Well done! This week, we're going back to the Game Boy to check out...
RG-Beautiful
With the Switch 2 now in full swing, accessory manufacturers have unleashed a bevvy of additional bits and bobs for players to enhance their experience with Nintendo’s new console. JSAUX is one such company, and has released a rather lovely-looking charging dock for those who happen to own more than one set of Joy-Con 2 controllers...
Saturday13th Sep 2025
Guide Best Super Mario Games Of All Time
From Superfluous to Superlative - every Mario game, ranked
It's now 40 years — forty! — since Super Mario Bros. debuted on the Famicom in Japan on 13th September 1985. To celebrate, we're republishing this ranking of every Super Mario platformer. Enjoy! <related ids="187826"> What's the best Mario game ever? Over more than four decades,...
Guide Hollow Knight: Silksong: How To Bind Eva
How to get Vesticrests and upgrade the Hunter Crest
Throughout Hollow Knight: Silksong, Hornet will bind a number of old Weaver statues, enemies, and sometimes friends, to gain new skills. One of these involves Eva, a hidden NPC you'll find deep in Mosshome. You can eventually bind Eva to gain an extremely powerful Ancestral Art, but the...
Guide Hollow Knight: Silksong: How To Unlock Act 3 - Silk And Soul Quest
Into the Abyss
Hollow Knight: Silksong is full of secrets, isn't it? That includes an entire third Act which has some pretty particular requirements to access. Given that Pharloom and The Citadel are huge, and there are a few different things you need to do to unlock the third (and final) Act, here's our guide to accessing the true endgame of...
Guide Hollow Knight: Silksong: How To Cure Hornet's Curse - Twisted Bud, Infestation Operation Quest
Curse you!
What do you mean there's a way to make Silksong harder? Why is there a baby crying in my inventory? And what is a Twisted Bud? Yep, you can give Hornet a curse that makes her unable to heal and use Tools, which definitely makes things more challenging. However, there are a few reasons you'll want to curse Hornet — and there's a way to...
Guide 79 Switch 1 & 2 Games You Should Check Out In The eShop 'Blockbuster Sale' (Europe)
Reminder: Finishes this weekend
Just a reminder that this European sale finishes this weekend. We don't think we'll be making much of a dent in our three-figure wishlist — they should really time these things for just after payday, no? — but there are still bargains to be had at the time of writing. Carry on! Another day, another sale!...
Guide Hollow Knight: Silksong: How To Get Every Ending
How to roll credits on all five of Silksong's endings
If you think you're done when you've rolled credits once, think again. It shouldn't be a surprise that Silksong has multiple endings for you to discover. Hollow Knight had some with some pretty wild requirements. And while some of the endings here have a few little secrets to wade through,...
News Rosalina's Storybook From Super Mario Galaxy Goes On Sale This November
Just don't expect every page
In case you missed it during the Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2 announcement, Rosalina's Storybook will be getting a physical release. This product is based on the same storybook featured in Super Mario Galaxy and will be available via the My Nintendo Store website. The US store has now confirmed it will be...
News Donkey Kong Bananza Has Been Updated To Version 2.0.0, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
A new paid DLC update is now available
Nintendo's latest Direct broadcast was filled with all sorts of surprises, but one thing you might not have expected was DLC for Donkey Kong Bananza. Yes, just months after the game's initial release on the Switch 2, DK's latest outing has now been bolstered with some smashing new content, and it's available...
ICYMI If You Want To Play Virtual Boy Classics, You'll Need To Buy One Of Nintendo's Accessories
And don't forget the premium tier membership
During the latest Direct, it was revealed Virtual Boy games would be joining the 'Nintendo Classics' library early next year. In case you missed it, there'll be a few (paid) gates you'll need to pass through before you can even access this particular library. Not only will you need to have an active...
News Nintendo Releasing Physical 'Talking Flower' From Mario Wonder Next Spring
"We actually made them"
Nintendo is really mixing it up nowadays with merchandise, and the next surprise product on the way is a talking flower. It's not just any talking flower though, it's the same one based on the character from the 2023 Switch release Super Mario Bros. Wonder. If you were a fan, and admittedly not everyone was, as of next...
News New Kirby amiibo Will Apparently Be Nintendo's "Most Expensive amiibo Ever"
Suck it up
Apart from the cost of the new Super Mario Galaxy pack, one other talking point following the latest Direct is the pricing of the new Kirby Air Riders amiibo. As highlighted by Nintendo Everything, these new figures will reportedly be Nintendo's "most expensive amiibo ever". To reiterate, it means fans will apparently have to fork out...
News Hyrule Warriors: Age Of Imprisonment Box Art Officially Revealed For Switch 2
Absolutely divine
Zelda fans got another look at the upcoming Koei Tecmo release Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment at the latest Direct. As part of this, Nintendo has also released the official game box art for Switch 2. It features Zelda at the front, with her crew in the background. Here it is in all its glory: If you didn't catch this...
News Surprise! Kirby Air Riders Is Getting A Second Direct
Director Masahiro Sakurai returns as the host
Kirby Air Riders got some of the spotlight in the latest broadcast, and apart from those new amiibo, it's also been revealed there will be another 'Direct' taking place in the future. This "2nd presentation" will once again be hosted by the game's director Masahiro Sakurai. We don't know what...
News Pokémon Legends: Z-A And Pokémon HOME Connectivity Scheduled For 2026
Here are the transfer restrictions
The Pokémon Company this week announced connectivity between Pokémon Legends: Z-A and Pokémon HOME is scheduled for 2026. Like other games, once linked, it will allow trainers to transfer Pokémon from the new game to the cloud service (and vice-versa). You'll be able to "bring select Pokémon from past games...
News Everybody's Golf Hot Shots Update Reportedly Improves Performance On Switch 2
But the Switch experience is supposedly "worse"
Everybody's Golf Hot Shots can be a fun experience on Switch, but there are admittedly certain areas of its game that could be improved (like performance). Fortunately, developer Hyde and Bandai Namco seem to already be addressing some problems. As highlighted by the YouTube channel Good Vibes Gaming...
Feature Jump, Man - A Celebration Of The Greatest Jumps In Gaming
Jump day
Super Mario Bros. is now 40 years old. To celebrate this big anniversary, Omar looks back over four decades of gaming's greatest verb and/or noun... When's the last time you jumped? Maybe when hopping from a kerb over an autumn puddle. Maybe bouncing up and down to House of Pain or that Blackpink song. Maybe you literally 'jump into bed'...
Opinion I'm Celebrating Super Mario Bros.' 40th Anniversary By Finally Finishing It
Clear Bowser history
Please, angry mob, wait! It's true, I had never finished Super Mario Bros. before this week, but that's not to say that I hadn't played it before. If you'll put your pitchforks and burning torches down for a moment, I promise, I can explain. It was 2004 when I first came into contact with Super Mario Bros. I remember that...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (13th September)
Silksong? That was ages ago, mate. Do try to keep up
Good Mario, morning fans! It's that time of the week once again, and now that the Super Mario 40th anniversary plans have been fully unveiled via the latest Direct...well...we're maybe not gonna be diving into quite as much Mario as we had sorta hoped this weekend, as the likes of Mario Galaxy 1...
Friday12th Sep 2025
Guide Hollow Knight: Silksong: Walkthrough & All Collectibles
Your silky smooth Silksong resource
We're finally ready to ascend — Hollow Knight: Silksong is out now, and Pharloom is ready and waiting to be explored. Just like Hollow Knight, Team Cherry has stuffed its second game with tons of challenges, hidden collectibles, and a whole bunch of news systems for you to dig into. We absolutely loved the...
News Super Mario Galaxy 1 + 2 Prices Are Live, And It's Sticker Shock Time
We shouldn't be surprised, but oof
Nintendo's store pages are live for the freshly announced, repetitiously titled Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2, and woof, if you thought Nintendo was pushing it with $80 for Mario Kart World, maybe go and fetch something to calm your nerves. In the US, the bundle containing both Wii games — remastered...
News Super Mario Galaxy 1 & 2 Bundle Confirmed For Switch, Launching October
And they're 'Enhanced for Switch 2'
Nintendo has announced that Super Mario Galaxy and Super Mario Galaxy 2 will be coming to the Switch as a bundle, launching on 2nd October 2025. Nintendo is also launching new Mario Galaxy-themed amiibo alongside a physical storybook product from the game. Fans have been itching to get Super Mario Galaxy 2 on...
Reminder Here's When The Nintendo Direct Starts In Your Time Zone
60 minutes of Switch and Switch 2 news
Well it's that time again, folks! Nintendo has announced via Nintendo Today! that yet another Direct presentation will be taking place on 12th September 2025 (yes, that's tomorrow), hot on the heels of the Partner Showcase in July and the Indie World in August. The s
News Metroid Prime 4: Beyond Finally Gets A Release Date, Open World Confirmed
Sorry, a BIKE?!
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond has finally got a launch date, folks! It'll be hitting the Switch and Switch 2 on 4th December, 2025. That's not all though. The trailer seemingly confirmed that the game will be open world, with Samus rocking a new motorbike with which to traverse the dangerous landscape. It's been a long time coming, but...
Round Up Everything Announced For Super Mario's 40th Anniversary
A Galaxy of goodies
As expected, Nintendo spent a good chunk of its latest Direct presentation focusing on the 40th anniversary of Super Mario Bros. with a host of announcements both big and small. The platforming icon celebrates his big four-zero on 13th September 2025 and, while we didn't get the brand-new 3D Mario that we were perhaps expecting,...
Guide Nintendo Direct September 2025: Every Announcement, Game Reveal, Trailer
How would you rate it?
The September 2025 Nintendo Direct was a bumper showcase, with an hour of announcements for Switch and Switch 2 and a few big surprises - including big first-party news. Below is the full Nintendo Direct September 2025 video, plus every game announcement accompanied by a trailer, any release date info, plus a link to our...
News Virtual Boy Is Being Added To Nintendo Switch Online
A dedicated accessory is also confirmed
Nintendo has confirmed a new expansion for Nintendo Switch Online on Switch and Switch 2: Virtual Boy. It'll launch on 17th February, 2026. No, it's not an April Fool's joke, this is actually happening! The addition will require a dedicated Virtual Boy accessory in which to insert your console. Here's a peek...
News Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave Charges Onto Switch 2 In 2026
Fortune of battle
Closing out today's Nintendo Direct was a surprise announcement — we're getting a brand new Fire Emblem game on Switch 2 in 2026. Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave looks absolutely incredible and appears to take place in an arid region with a huge colosseum seemingly a central feature. Expect more tactical gameplay, some rather...
Watch Nintendo Direct September 2025 - Live!
M-M-M-Maaaaaaario?
Christmas for Nintendo fans is here once again, folks – yes, it's Direct Day! It's time to break out your favourite snacks and beverages, because we've got a whopping 60 minutes' worth of announcements and updates to get through together, with lots of goodies planned for both the Switch and Switch 2. We're expecting to get...
News Surprise! Donkey Kong Bananza Is Getting DLC, And It's Out Today
That's bananas
Donkey Kong Bananza has only been out for a couple of months, but it's already getting paid DLC. Plus, it's out today. The DLC is called DK Island & Emerald Rush and is set on DK's very own home, so expect another huge nostalgia rush. In Emerald Rush mode, you'll be attempting to join the ranks of Void Co. by breaking and collecting...
News Super Mario Bros. Wonder Is Getting A Nintendo Switch 2 Edition
Meetup in Bellabel Park
Mario's latest 2D platformer, Super Mario Bros. Wonder, is getting a Nintendo Switch 2 Edition next Spring. Tilted *deep breath* Super Mario Bros. Wonder Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Meetup In Bellabel Park, this upgrade will feature tons of new multiplayer content. Bellabel Park plaza is a new location that you'll be able...
News It's Official, The Mario Movie Sequel Is Based On Mario Galaxy
Update: Confirmed during today's Nintendo Direct
Ahead of Mario's 40th anniversary this week, NBCUniversal has apparently registered multiple 'Super Mario Galaxy Movie' domain names. Nintendo's Direct broadcast is obviously taking place later today, and this recent discovery has now led to speculation about the title and theme of the upcoming movie...
News Pokémon Pokopia Looks Like An Adorable Mix Of Minecraft And Animal Crossing
New HoriZ-Aons
We've (read: this writer) has been banging on about a Pokémon life sim for ages, and today, our wish has finally come true. Pokémon Pokopia was announced during today's Nintendo Direct; it's got a pastel aesthetic and blocky structures, a little bit like Minecraft or Dragon Quest Builders, but with a cosy little Animal...
Reminder Bandai Namco's Free-To-Play Dragon Ball MOBA Is Now Available
Download it today
[Thu 5th Jun, 2025 05:00 BST]: Bandai Namco and developer Ganbarion have announced the free-to-play Dragon Ball: Gekishin Squadra (formerly known as Dragon Ball Project: Multi) will be coming to the Switch in the future. Ahead of this, there'll be an "open network test" taking place across all platforms on 11th June until 12th...
News Pokémon Legends: Z-A Is Getting DLC Featuring Two Different Mega Raichu
Plus new starter Megas are coming, but there's a catch
it's not even out yet, but Pokémon Legends: Z-A is already getting DLC, and it was announced during today's Nintendo Direct. Pokémon Legends: Z-A - Mega Dimension doesn't have a release date yet (though it will release by 28th February 2026). Pre-orders are available now on the
News Nintendo Today! Updated To Version 2.0.0, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
It adds a new Kirby theme and more
It's been a busy year for Nintendo and to help with all of the announcements in March of this year it released its very own new-style mobile app. Nintendo Today! has been updated multiple times since its release, but today's update is arguably the best one yet. It adds a new Kirby theme, additional language...
News Mega Man Star Force: Legacy Collection Brings DS RPGs To Switch In 2026
Starstruck
It's been a busy day thanks to Nintendo's huge hour-long Direct, but the Japanese broadcast still managed to have a surprise in store for us — Mega Man Star Force: Legacy Collection. Coming to Switch in 2026, Capcom announced the collection via the Japanese showcase, but also dropped an English trailer, confirming we'd be seeing the...
News The Entire Final Fantasy VII Remake Trilogy Is Making Its Way To Switch 2
In addition to Remake Intergrade in January 2026
Following confirmation that Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade will launch on Switch 2 on 22nd January 2026, Square Enix has announced that the entire remake trilogy will make its way to Nintendo's console. So, this includes the aforementioned Remake Intergrade, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, and the...
News Mario Galaxy amiibo Are On The Way, Plus Two New Kirby Ones With Swappable Bases
Waddle Dee knows
Nintendo has announced a clutch of new amiibo figures joining the lineup soon. Both Mario and Rosalina are getting brand new figures tying into the release of Super Mario Galaxy 1 + Super Mario Galaxy for Switch on 2nd October, although the amiibo won't be available until 2nd April 2026. And two new Kirby amiibo will launch...
News Resident Evil Requiem Has Been Officially Confirmed For Switch 2
Along with RE7 and RE: Village
Following recent rumours, Capcom has confirmed that Resident Evil Requiem will launch on the Switch 2 alongside the other platforms on 27th February 2026. This entry will follow Grace Ashcroft as she investigates mysterious deaths, including that of her mother, RE: Outbreak's Alyssa Ashcroft. The game will also...
News Dragon Quest VII Gets Reimagined For Switch And Switch 2 In Early 2026
Physical version will be a Game Key Card
It was announced during today's Nintendo Direct that Dragon Quest VII is getting a remaster early next year. Dragon Quest VII Reimagined is coming to the Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC on 5th February, 2026. The game was originally released on PS1 back in 2000, and is one...
News Pokémon's Former Chief Legal Officer Believes Nintendo's Latest Patent Will Be Ignored
"decades of prior art" may give developers the upper hand
Nintendo's recent legal activity has caused quite the commotion online. One patent application relating to the summoning of a so-called 'sub character' has proven particularly controversial following its swift approval, with the broad nature of its contents having potentially wide...
News A Brand New Yoshi Adventure Is Heading To The Switch 2
Launching Spring 2026
Yoshi fans, unite! Nintendo has announced a brand new Yoshi adventure for the Switch 2: Yoshi and the Mysterious Book. Launching Spring 2026, this will be a traditional side-scrolling Yoshi adventure with visuals that definitely call back to the original Yoshi's Island on the SNES. It seems like it'll be a fairly breezy...
News Hades 2 Launches As Timed Console Exclusive On Switch & Switch 2 This Month
Stop time at 120fps
Supergiant Games' Hades II is coming to Switch and Switch 2 on 25th September 2025. In under two weeks. Yes, let that sink in a second. And it's only $29.99. A physical version will also be launching on 20th November 2025. The sequel to the outstanding "Gold-like, rogue-like" has been in early access since May 2024 on Steam,...
News Stardew Valley To Dig Up Mouse Controls On Switch 2
Another free upgrade
Stardew Valley is the gift that just keeps on giving — just a few weeks after ConcernedApe announced it was working on a 1.7 update, today's Nintendo Direct also unveiled a Nintendo Switch 2 Edition of the beloved farming sim. And of course, the upgrade is 100% free too. Plus, it includes Mouse Mode controls, which will make...
News Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection Finally Gets Switch 1 & 2 Release Date
Now that's Friendship
After months of leaks, teases, and unexpected inclusions, Digital Eclipse's Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection finally has a release date for both digital and physical versions. Digitally, the game will launch on the Switch eShop — both Switch 1 and Switch 2 versions - on 30th October 2025. A physical release follows on 12th...
News Tomodachi Life: Living The Dream Showcases Island Life, Coming To Switch Spring 2026
Mii like the look of this
During today's Direct, Nintendo shared a trailer for the upcoming Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream which, well, it's got some fairly disturbing voices in it, amongst other things. While we don't have a release date yet, Nintendo did confirm that the sequel to the 3DS's Tomodachi Life is coming to the Switch 1 in Spring...
News Final Fantasy 7 Remake For Switch 2 Slips Into 2026, Game-Key Card Confirmed
Long-awaited remake will launch in January
The latest trailer for Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade for Switch 2 has revealed the game's release date. Those hoping to play it in 2025 might be slightly disappointed, as it's been confirmed for 22nd January 2026. It's not too far off, mind you, and judging from recent hands-on experiences, it sounds...
News Stylish '80s Action-Roguelike 'Storm Lancers' Battles Onto The Switch eShop Today
From former Bungie CEO's new studio
We love the '80s. We love anime. We love them there computer games. And so, it stands to reason, there's a fair chance we could end up loving Storm Lancers, a rather retro-cool-looking 2D action roguelike that's available for Switch today. Exciting! Today's surprise stealth drop, of a game that was announced a...
News Mario Tennis Fever Hits Switch 2 Next February
What's not to LOVE?
Nintendo has announced that Mario Tennis Fever will launch for Nintendo Switch 2 on 12th February 2026. The game, which you can check out in the trailer above, looks like it's taking Mario Tennis back to its glory days, packed full of features, modes, and even an adventure for the cute characters involved to work through! We'll...
News Fatal Frame 2: Crimson Butterfly Remake Set To Haunt Your Switch 2 In 2026
It's the best one!
The really rather frightening Fatal Frame 2: Crimson Butterfly is getting a fancy remake. Hooray! Team Ninja is involved. Hooray again! And it's headed to Switch 2 in 2026. Ok that's terrifying, but also hooray...we guess. This Japanese horror effort, which scared this writer good and proper back when it released for the first...
News Hyrule Warriors Age Of Imprisonment Smashes Through Switch 2's Defences This November
Pre-orders now live!
One of the more interesting games that was announced alongside the Switch 2 console, Hyrule Warriors Age of Imprisonment now has an official release date for Switch 2. And that date, my hacking and slashing pals, is November the 6th. Oh, and pre-orders go live today! With 60fps action that should - fingers crossed - be smooth...
News Cosy Survival Sim 'Dinkum' Brings The Outback To Switch In November
Fair dinkum
As revealed in today's Nintendo Direct, publisher Krafton is bringing developer James Bendon's Dinkum to Switch on 6th November. There's a demo coming on the Switch eShop later today. If you haven't heard of it (or if the enormous crop of cosy farm-sim-style games has you confused - which would be und
News PowerWash Simulator 2 Blasts The Dirt Off Your Switch 2 This Autumn
Relax and clean a bunch of stuff!
FuturLabs' PowerWash Simulator was a huge, and hugely relaxing, success when it released a few years back. And so, after some rumours, we're excited to see that PowerWash Simulator 2 will launch on Switch 2 alongside other platforms in "Fall 2025" Hey, that's this year! Details we know so far on this one are that...
News Monster Hunter Stories 3 Will Roar Onto Switch 2 In March 2026
No twist of fate
During the big hour-long Nintendo Direct, Capcom's Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection got a release date for Switch 2! And it's landing on the console on 13th March 2026. The game was revealed back in July's Partner Showcase and has received a huge glow-up from its lovely-looking predecessors. But this is more of that...
News Octopath Traveler 0 Digital Edition Pre-Orders Now Live On Switch eShop
Available for Switch 1 & Switch 2!
Square Enix has announced that Octopath Traveler 0 digital pre-orders are now live on the Nintendo eShop for both Switch 1 and Switch 2. Octopath Traveler 0, as you'll doubtless be aware, takes the series back in time for a new story that features a fully-customisable protagonist, larger party sizes, town-building...
Nintendo Download 11th September (North America)
Strange Antiquities! Bratz! Brain Training (not that one)
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: 9 Lives to...
News Minecraft Live Returns Later This Month With New Game Drops, Dev Secrets And Much More
"Don't miss it"
Mojang has reconfirmed its next Minecraft Live broadcast of 2025 will be returning later this month on 27th September. This show will provide an update on vanilla Minecraft - including "fresh info" from the developers, the inside scoop on unannounced game drops, and much more. This will then be followed by a "Deep Dig After Show",...
Thursday11th Sep 2025
A fine dish
The Great Taste of Pharloom is one of the longer, more-involved wishes in Silksong. You'll need to collect five ingredients so that Loyal Mergwin can feed his master the best dish possible. Finding those five ingredients will take you across the length and breadth of Pharloom, and not all of them are particularly easy to get. Here's our...
News "I Have No Words" - Silksong Fans Are Losing Their Minds Over One Bench
"this is the most anger i have ever felt for any game ever"
Hollow Knight: Silksong is a pretty tough game; we know this, and we've discussed it at length already. But there's one section of the game that is proving to be particularly devious. Before we go ahead, please note that although this article won't cover anything related to Silksong's...
Round Up Every "Exciting New Game" From The Acclaim Showcase
"Acclaim makes a triumphant return"
Acclaim is back, and earlier today, it welcomed in a "new era" with its very own showcase. If you didn't tune in, don't worry – we've got you covered here on Nintendo Life with a quick round up. Although there is only one game confirmed for a Nintendo platform at the time of writing (that's Basketball Classics...
News Cyberpunk 2077 Receives Another Update On Switch 2, Here Are The Patch Notes
Improvements to vehicles, photo mode, and more
CD Projekt Red has released yet another patch for Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition on Switch 2, introducing a number of fixes and improvements to vehicles, photo mode, quests, the open world, and more. One of the key improvements is the implementation of AutoDrive, which would previously be a bit hit...
News Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound Patch Adds 60fps Mode, But There's A Catch
Slice 'n' dice
Dotemu and The Game Kitchen have released a new patch for Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound, adding in a whole bunch of new features, fixes, and improvements. Perhaps most crucially, however, is the addition of a new performance mode targeting 60fps, but there's a catch... As detailed in Dotemu's announcement post, the game will default at...
News Capcom Fighting Collection 2 Receives An Update (Version 1.0.4), Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Try it out now on Switch and Switch 2
Apart from the release of Street Fighter 6 on the Switch 2 this year, Capcom also released Capcom Fighting Collection 2 just before the arrival of the new Nintendo hardware. Last month, this same collection of classics received a "free title update" - unlocking additional characters in Street Fighter Alper 3...
News Sunsoft Has A "Major Announcement" To Share Next Week
Sunsoft really is back
The Japanese video game company Sunsoft (known for releases like Blaster Master, Ufouria and Trip World) is teasing something big... In a brief post on social media today, it revealed plans to share some important news. There will be a "major announcement" taking place next week on 16th September 2025 (
News Warframe Devs On Switch 2 Version: "Thanks To Our Friends At Nintendo, We Are On It"
"I don't think that needs to be secret anymore"
There have been ongoing reports about third-party teams struggling to get their hands on Switch 2 dev kits, but the situation might finally be improving. The team at Digital Extremes recently shared a Warframe development update (thanks,
Opinion Silksong's Tight Construction Is Exactly What I Need After Too Much Open-World Loafing
I have to fight the boss now? But I was picking flowers!
Of course, it's not in any way whatsoever radical to have your players follow along a tightly-scripted path in a video game. It's nothing new, it's nothing that hasn't been a constant (in platformers especially) since...well...forever. So why is it, some five or six hours into my time with...
News Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Demo Races Onto Switch Next Week
Don't get your Robotniks in a twist
Sega has dropped some details regarding the demo for the upcoming Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds. As you'll no doubt already be aware, a demo for the game was confirmed a little while back, and we have also had a stress test available to try out
Japanese Charts Everybody's Golf: Hot Shots Scores An Eagle Despite Mixed Reception
But Mario Kart World claims the top spot
The latest boxed charts data from Japan is now in courtesy of Famitsu, and we can see that Everybody's Golf: Hot Shots has managed a pretty solid performance in its debut week. Selling 35,139 copies on Switch and 16,075 copies on PS5, Bandai's Namco's latest managed a total of 51,214, putting it well ahead of...
Charges four Joy-Con at once
Genki — which recently made headlines by settling a lawsuit with Nintendo after it showcased 3D-printed mockups of the Switch 2 during CES 2025 — has supported the arrival of the new hybrid console with a selection of accessories and cases. The Dual Wield ($39.99) follows the
News Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion Switch 2 Gyro Controls Confirmed For Future Update
And an old foe returns in a timed in-game event
Daemon x Machina: Titanic Scion has been out in the wild for around about a week now and, if you checked out our 6/10 review of the game, you'll know that gyro controls were missing from action at launch. Boo! Now, producer Kenichiro Tsukuda, via the game's official social media account, has dropped...
Guide Hollow Knight: Silksong: How Long Does It Take To Beat?
Spinning the wheel
Hollow Knight: Silksong isn't a particularly short game for a Metroidvania. Much like its predecessor, Silksong's huge map, raft of collectibles, and challenging bosses make for a densely-packed adventure. And, depending on how skilled you are and what you want to do, you might take a while. So, how long is Silksong? Is it longer...
Wednesday10th Sep 2025
News Metroid Prime 4 Rating Spotted On Nintendo's Website
Update: Another rating surfaces online
After a restart, delays and an incredibly long wait, it appears Retro Studios' anticipated release Metroid Prime 4: Beyond may have finally been rated by the Entertainment Software Rating Board. A rating has recently been spotted on Nintendo's website in the US, taking it from "Rating Pending" to a 'T' for...
Guide Hollow Knight: Silksong: Simple Key Locations - Where To Find Every Locked Door
The keys to it all
What is a Simple Key? It should open a simple door, right? That's exactly what they do in Hollow Knight: Silksong, but you might find more doors than keys, or vice versa. This guide covers the location of every single Simple Key and all the doors you can unlock with them. There are some good items hiding behind those doors, so...
News Nintendo's Patent On 'Sub Characters' Could Have Some Dire Ramifications
Yet it was granted without concern
Nintendo, in its ongoing battle against Pocketpair and Palworld, has been filing various patents left, right, and centre in the US, the latest of which is almost certainly cause for concern. As detailed by Games Fray, Patent
News Publisher Acclaim Is Hosting Its Own Showcase Today
Update: Live later
Publisher Acclaim, which was revived earlier this year after more than two decades of dormancy, is teasing some sort of announcement for next week. It's tough to know exactly what this entails at this stage, and the only clue within the above tease is a very quick cut to show some sort of digital, demonic face with power symbols...
Talking Point Nintendo Direct September Predictions - What Do You Hope To See?
Primed and ready
Nintendo's marketing for the Switch and Switch 2 is going absolutely nuts in 2025. We had a Partner Showcase in July, an Indie World and a Kirby blowout in August, and now we're getting a full-fat, juicy Direct in September. Crikey!
Mini Review Dead Reset (Switch) - A Gory, Sci-Fi Take On Groundhog Day
What if there were no tomorrow?
Developer Wales Interactive is back with another FMV game, this time joining forces with movie studio Dark Rift Horror to present an Alien-inspired sci-fi romp with Dead Reset. Much like previous titles such as The Bunker and Five Dates, this latest effort has you make key choices at frequent intervals to influence...
News Nintendo Updates Two DS And 3DS Game Trademarks
But why?
Nintendo has updated two trademarks relating to Magical Starsign on the DS and Tomodachi Life on the 3DS. As highlighted by Mike Odyssey over on X, the trademarks are currently under examination as of 2nd September 2025 before full publication, which is normal. As for why they've been updated, well... that's up for debate. Odyssey...
Thursday11th Sep 2025
News Pokémon Legends: Z-A Unveils A Newly Discovered Mega Evolution
"Meet Mega Malamar"
The Pokémon Company has been building excitement for Pokémon Legends: Z-A with new Mega Evolution reveals. Now, after the latest teaser video, Mega Malamar has been officially revealed. Its psychic power overflows from its body, emitting a bright glow and amplifying its hypnotic abilities. Here's a bit more about it, courtesy...
Wednesday10th Sep 2025
We speak with Kazutoyo Maehiro and Hiroshi Minagawa
Boy, Square-Enix really wants us to party on our Switches like it’s… 1997. Because over the last few years, they’ve made three separate titles in a newly minted, old-school RPG franchise Octopath Traveler, and then there’s the upcoming Switch 2 release of Final Fantasy VII Remake, the...
News "Everyone Is A Director" At Nintendo, Says Former Dev, But Don't Make Excuses
Or you're outta here, pal
Motoi Okamoto, a former developer at Nintendo and now steward for the Silent Hill franchise at Konami, has taken to social media to comment on whether game directors might be considered "incompetent" if they're unable to judge new ideas without first implementing them. As covered by Automaton, Okamoto – who worked on...
News Star Ocean: First Departure R Limited Run Physical Switch Release Announced
Pre-orders open this week
Square Enix will be releasing a physical version of Star Ocean: First Departure R on the Switch with the help of Limited Run Games. There'll be a standard edition ($39.99), SteelBook Bundle Edition ($79.99), and Ultimate Edition ($199.99). Pre-orders open for all platforms on 12th September 2025. Standard Edition...
News Emergency Meeting! Among Us Adds Two New Roles In Latest Update
Introducing the Detective and Viper
Among Us has received a new update across all platforms this week, bumping it up to Version 17.0.0 and adding two new roles to the game along with various quality of life updates. The new roles include the Detective and the Viper. Here's a rundown about both roles courtesy of developer Innersloth, along with a...
Exclusive Bloober Team Bigs Up The Switch 2 With 'Cronos' Live-Action Trailer
"The work of The Traveler is eternal"
In case you happened to miss it, Cronos: The New Dawn is out now on the Switch 2, and it's really rather good. Despite leaning heavily on tried-and-tested survival horror tropes, Bloober Team's latest delivers a fascinating story involving time travel, big helmets, and gross, gooey creatures that have the...
News Superman DLC Now Available On Minecraft Marketplace
"It’s a pig, it’s a plane, it’s the Superman DLC"
To celebrate the recent Superman movie in cinemas, Minecraft has received some themed DLC on the Switch and multiple other platforms. It gives fans a chance to play as Superman, use his powers like Super Strength and Heat Vision, and take down villains, all while protecting Metropolis. You'll...
Tuesday9th Sep 2025
News Hollow Knight: Silksong's Upcoming Patch Will Nerf The Difficulty In Certain Areas
It might be proving too much for some
Team Cherry has announced the first patch for Hollow Knight: Silksong, bringing a solid selection of fixes and improvements to the newly-released game (thanks, Eurogamer). Due for launch "mid next week", one key aspect of the patch is that it will actually nerf the game's difficulty in certain areas –...
Guide Hollow Knight: Silksong: How To Get Double Jump - Faydown Cloak Location
Hop to it
Double jump is often the moment in a Metroidvania where a game becomes much more open; insurmountable tasks become possible thanks to an extra little hop mid-air, and exploration becomes that much more fluid. In Silksong, Double Jump is a fairly late-game upgrade to Hornet's kit, but once you have it, you'll never look back. This guide...
Review 8BitDo Ultimate 2 Wireless Controller - Ultimate? No, But 'Decent' Doesn't Have The Same Ring
No wake, no bake?
Note. Before we begin, it's worth clarifying that the controller reviewed here is the Ultimate 2 Wireless Controller, featuring an Xbox-style button layout and originally designed for Windows and Android. However, there is also an Ultimate 2 Bluetooth variant, which is more readily out-of-the-box compatible with Switch and features...
Review Bubsy In: The Purrfect Collection (Switch) - Limited Run Cleans Out The Kitty Litter
What could possibly go right?
When the Bubsy in: The Purrfect Collection was announced, the news received hundreds of thousands of shares and millions of cumulative views. This, friends, is a stark reminder of the strength of nostalgia, an evocative sensation that can stir the heart and cloud the memory. Let’s be clear: Bubsy the Bobcat has never...
Talking Point Is Hollow Knight: Silksong Too Difficult?
Phar too hard?
The original Hollow Knight was no pushover, but it's safe to say that its sequel is hitting a whole new level of difficulty. You only need look on social media to see that some folks have been struggling with their journey through Pharloom. A few are even going so far as to say that Silksong is "way too difficult to be enjoyable" or...
News Nintendo And Accessory Maker Genki Reach Settlement In Switch 2 Lawsuit
Genki advertised its products well before the official reveal
At the start of the year, as the hype around Switch 2 was beginning to reach fever pitch, accessory manufacturer Genki began to prematurely advertise its products for the then-upcoming console. Perhaps most notably, it showcased 3D-printed mockups of the Switch 2 during CES 2025 before...
News Star Wars Outlaws 'Switch 2 Title Update 1' Now Available, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
"Our first patch has just been deployed"
Following the release of Star Wars Outlaws on the Switch 2 last week, Ubisoft has now rolled out its first title update on this platform. This update has range of fixes including "clearer visuals when moving quickly through the world or using binoculars", and UI updates and performance improvements. Here's...
News Panzer Dragoon Zwei: Remake Resurfaces, Will Be Playable At TGS 2025
Y'know, only seven years after its announcement
Forever Entertainment has announced that Panzer Dragoon Zwei: Remake will be playable at this year's Tokyo Game Show 2025 event. The game was originally announced all the way back in 2018 alongside the remake of the first game. The latter launched in 2020 and wasn't quite the slam dunk that many hoped...
News UFO 50 Has Been Updated On Switch, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Including an icon change
UFO 50, the excellent retro compilation for Switch, has received a fresh update to bring it up to version 1.7.8.30. There are a couple of notable additions and changes here, including a new 'pixel perfect' scaling option, and a revamp of the icon for the Switch home menu. Let's be honest, it wasn't exactly the most...
Random Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion's Super Secret Boss Takes Some Crazy Trekking
Who's the boss of Uranus?
We've spent a whole big chunk of time reviewing and playing through Daemon x Machina: Titanic Scion over the past month or so (let this writer tell you) and we thought — we genuinely absolutely thought — we'd seen it all. However (and thanks to Forbes for the hot tip), it seems one very, very, very...very well hidden...
News Nintendo's Pikmin Invade London This Month For A Special Trafalgar Square Mission
Bloomin' heck!
London's Trafalgar Square will play host to some interactive Nintendo-themed fun this September 21st when Pikmin arrive as part of the capital's Japan Matsuri, an annual celebration of Japanese culture in the UK. Nintendo is encouraging any and all visitors to Japan Matsuri to bring along their phones and boot up Pikmin Bloom to take...
News Nintendo Adds Another Golden Sun Soundtrack To Nintendo Music
Listen to Camelot's RPG sequel
Nintendo's weekly update for the Nintendo Music app has arrived, and this time it adds the soundtrack from the RPG Golden Sun: The Lost Age. Nintendo and Camelot released this sequel on the Game Boy Advance in 2002/03. As for the album, it contains a whopping 94 tracks and has a runtime of 3 hours and 23 minutes. Here...
Monday8th Sep 2025
Guide Hollow Knight: Silksong: Progression Guide - Recommended Route
Lost in Pharloom
With Silksong being a Metroidvania — and a big one at that — it's easy to get lost. Pharloom has multiple biomes and locations that hide secret paths and items, but you might just be looking for how to move forward. This guide will give you our recommended route for each act in Hollow Knight: Silksong; we'll focus on the...
Guide Hollow Knight: Silksong: All Lost Flea Locations
Those fleabags...
Fleas are everywhere! That's usually a bad right, right? In Silksong, it sort of still is, but Fleas are the pests they are in the real world. Makes sense in a game all about bugs... The Flea Caravan needs your help finding all of the Lost Fleas so they can move on, and Hornet is willing to help. You'll also get some nice rewards...
Guide Hollow Knight: Silksong: Wish Quest List - All Tasks & Rewards
Wish upon a bug
Hollow Knight: Silksong introduces a brand new quest system known as the Wish Board. There are multiple towns and characters scattered across Pharloom that need your help, and you'll either need to speak to the right character or examine the request board in town. This guide will act as your big side quest hub in Silksong, and we'll...
Guide Hollow Knight: Silksong: Every Silk Skill & Ancestral Art
All of Hornets abilities and how to get them
Relying on just your needle won't be enough in Hollow Knight: Silksong. Luckily, as with any good Metroidvania, Hornet can learn a range of traversal skills and special attacks that help make combat and exploration... well, not a breeze, but a lot more manageable. Below we're listing every single Silk...
Guide 66 Switch 1 & 2 Games You Should Check Out In The eShop 'Blockbuster Sale' (North America)
Every game we scored 9/10 or higher, plus a personal pick
Update: A reminder that this sale wraps up on 10th September at 11:59pm PT. Nintendo sent us an email saying, "20 games from your Wish List are on sale!"...which, even with juicy discounts, would stretch our purse strings past breaking point - but there's still time to pick off a game or two...
Review NBA 2K26 (Switch 2) - Brilliant B-Ball Has A Disappointing Debut On Switch 2
Hoops!...they did it again
As much as I can understand the derision from some quarters regarding NBA 2K26, FC 26, Madden — any of these big sports' games in their yearly, money-grubbing modern forms — I have, unfortunately, got a few of them to thank for several things that I enjoy in life these days. One of which is the old basketballs. For...
Review Cronos: The New Dawn (Switch 2) - Strong Story Elevates Otherwise Safe Survival Horror
Horror homage
In the run-up to the launch of Bloober Team’s new IP, Cronos: The New Dawn, chances are you saw one or two (or ten) comparisons to EA’s Dead Space series. And yes, while there are definitely some similarities between the two, I’d feel more comfortable describing Cronos as an amalgamation of nearly every major survival horror game...
Guide Hollow Knight: Silksong: How To Get Drifter's Cloak - Flexible Spines, Where To Find Hokers
Drifting along
When you reach Far Fields for the first time in Silksong, you'll see gusts of wind blowing up from the floor. A pretty sure sign that a new ability is around the corner — and it certainly is. This guide covers the Flexible Spines Wish in Silksong, where to find Hokers, and how to get the Drifter's Cloak. Flexible Spines Quest...
News Nintendo Wins $2 Million Lawsuit Against 'MiG Switch' Distributor
"Defendant’s conduct has caused NOA significant and irreparable harm"
Nintendo has won yet another lawsuit in its ongoing battle against piracy on the Switch and Switch 2, this time against 'MiG Switch' distributor Ryan Daly and the Modded Hardware website. Updated on 5th September 2025, the court document confirms that Daly is required to pay...
News "The Most Impressive Switch 2 Port To Date" - Digital Foundry Examines Star Wars Outlaws
Gotta trace those rays
Star Wars Outlaws is out now on the Switch 2 (a fact you might have missed thanks to last week's furore around Hollow Knight: Silksong) and now the tech experts over at Digital Foundry have provided their analysis of the game's performance on Nintendo's new hardware. Despite some concerns pre-launch, Outlaws is kind of a...
UK Charts Mario Kart World Takes The Lead While Cronos Sees Weak Sales On Switch 2
Mixed bag
Happy Monday, folks! The latest UK boxed charts are here, and we've got a few newcomers to acknowledge, but first... Yes, Mario Kart World is back in the lead at number 1. Nintendo's grabbed a Golden Mushroom and stormed past the competition once again; let's see how long it lasts this time. Cronos: The New Dawn makes a solid debut at...
Tuesday9th Sep 2025
News Shantae Advance: Risky Revolution Receives A Small Update On Switch
"We fixed stuff!!"
Wayforward was able to revive a slice of history last month with the release of Shantae Advance: Risky Revolution. This Switch eShop release, originally planned for the GBA, has now received an update across all platforms. It addresses a bug that caused Shantae to "freeze or disappear", corrects some language-related issues, and...
Sunday7th Sep 2025
Guide The Best Nintendo Switch 2 Games
The best Switch 2 games to play right now
Switch 2 launched in June 2025 and, although a young console in the scheme of things, it's already built up a sizeable software library, mixing some choice exclusives with a host of 'Nintendo Switch 2 Editions', which include optimised, improved versions of some of the greatest video games ever made. But...
News More Switch Games Have Received Switch 2 Compatibility Fixes
Here's the latest batch
The Switch 2 allows you to play your existing Switch library, but not every Switch game works perfectly out of the box. Fortunately, Nintendo has been rolling out regular firmware updates to help improve this, and following yesterday's major system update (bumping the Switch 2 up to Version 20.4.0), a handful of games are...
News Tales Of The Shire: A The Lord Of The Rings Game Updated On Switch
Addressing crashes, save stability and much more
Tales of the Shire: A The Lord of the Rings Game admittedly didn't get off to the best start when it launched on the Switch in July. Fortunately, the team at Weta Workshop has been busy improving the overall experience since then. With this in mind, the latest game update has now been rolled out...
News Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake Gets Seven-Minute Gameplay Overview Trailer
Not long to go now
Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake launches for the Switch and Switch 2 next month, and to build some excitement, Square Enix has now released an extensive gameplay overview trailer. Over seven minutes, you can get a better look at the game's exploration, combat, party lineup and more in the "stunning new versions" of these...
Poll Box Art Brawl - Duel: Forsaken (N64)
For goodness' saken
Greetings, and welcome to another edition of Box Art Brawl! Last time, we checked out the original Harvest Moon for the SNES, and would you believe it, it was actually the more realistic European design that won the day with 46% of the vote. North America was the runner-up with 34%, while Japan only managed 20%. This week, to...
Gallery Ubisoft Celebrates Rayman's 30th With Some Rayman Legends Concept Art
"What fun memories do they bring back?"
Earlier this week, Ubisoft began its 30th anniversary celebrations for its famous video game mascot Rayman. Apart from the news he'll be returning at some point in the future (with work on a new project now underway), Ubisoft is planning to reflect on the character's career with behind-the-scenes information,...
Saturday6th Sep 2025
Guide Hollow Knight: Silksong: All Spool Fragment Locations
How long is a piece of silk?
Silk is a vital resource all throughout Pharloom, and for Hornet, it's the source of her skills and her ability to heal. In Silksong, Silk acts similarly to Soul in Hollow Knight, and likewise you can increase the amount of Silk Hornet can hold at once by seeking out Spool Fragments. In this guide, we'll be showing you...
News Neverwinter Nights 2: Enhanced Edition Switch Physical Pre-Orders Now Live
Here's a look
[Tue 10th Jun, 2025 01:35 BST]: During the PC Gaming Show earlier on, the team at Aspyr lifted the lid on an enhanced edition of Obsidian Entertainment's 2006 fantasy RPG Dungeons & Dragons: Neverwinter Nights 2. Following the release of the original game's enhanced release on the eShop in 2019, the sequel's new version will be...
Review BOKURA: Planet (Switch 2) - A Little GameChat Gem That Nobody's Talking About
Twin peeks
BOKURA: planet is a two-player, two-device-only co-op game that launched on Switch and Switch 2 on 7th August. A follow-up to 2023's BOKURA, indie developer tokoronyori says of the first game that he "kept wondering what scenery I might have seen if I'd gone in the complete opposite direction...In the end, I couldn't hold back. I ran the...
News Daemon x Machina: Titanic Scion Roadmap Outlined
Free and paid DLC is on the way
Daemon x Machina: Titanic Scion launched for the Switch 2 earlier this week, and now that the game is available, the team has gone into detail about the post-launch content on the way. This includes a free roadmap update, which will add content from October through to December, along with some paid content. The free...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (6th September)
Silky smooth weekend vibes?
Aloha, amigos, and welcome shorts fans, to another weekend. It's been a very, very quiet one this week, with no games of note to menti...oh, hold on. Wait. We've actually been inundated with bangers. I'm terribly sorry. Yes, Hollow Knight: Silksong has finally materialised. It's a real game that you can play right now!...
News Puzzle Quest: Immortal Edition Brings Match-3 RPG Fun To Switch This Month
"The classic Puzzle Quest game is back"
Puzzle Quest is returning to its roots, with 505 Games and Infinity Plus 2 announcing Puzzle Quest: Immortal Edition. This "definitive" version of the Match-3 RPG classic features "brand new content and all previous adventures", and it's arriving on 18th September 2025. It will be available across multiple...
Guide Should You Play Hollow Knight Before Silksong?
Nail or needle?
Have you been caught up in the Silkposting and the hype? The fervent clamouring for Silksong over the years has been hard to ignore, and now that it's finally here — and relatively cheap — you might be getting the urge to dive in, even if you've never played Hollow Knight. So, that's the question we're addressing in this guide...
Friday5th Sep 2025
Guide Hollow Knight: Silksong: All Tools - List & Locations
Get crafty
Tools are a new part of Hornet's kit in Silksong. These come in many different forms, from additional weapons to use against foes to defensive effects to help Hornet when she's in a pinch. You can craft more tools at benches, increase the number of tools you can carry, and also upgrade Crests to unlock additional Tool Slots. This is your...
Guide Hollow Knight: Silksong: Crests Guide - All Crest Locations & Effects
Crest is Best
Hornet's playstyle is very different in Silksong compared to her counterpart in Hollow Knight. And, perhaps the biggest difference is that you have the ability to change how she fights by equipping different Crests. As if Tools and Cloaks weren't enough, Hornet needs to have something else to equip! This guide covers every single...
Guide Hollow Knight: Silksong: Mask Shard Locations
Masking your HP
If you need to upgrade Hornet's health in Silksong, then you'll want to gather as many Mask Shards as you can. You'll need four of these to boost your health by one mask, and some of them are tricky to find. This guide will show you where to find every Mask Shard in Hollow Knight: Silksong. All 20 Mask Shard Locations in...
Guide Hollow Knight: Silksong: Best Rosary Farming Spots
Keeping things rosy
Rosaries are the most important currency in Hollow Knight: Silksong. You'll need them to buy equipment, open up benches, and even enter areas sometimes. You'll run out of the fast — particularly if you find yourself dying a lot. Fortunately, there are a few easy ways to farm Rosaries so that the pilgrims across Pharloom will...
Guide Hollow Knight: Silksong: How To Upgrade Your Needle & Weapon Damage
A fine point
Hornet is certainly strong, but even she and her trusty needle need a bit of a boost. And in Silksong, Hornet can upgrade her weapon a handful of times to boost her damage. In this guide, we've got you covered on how to upgrade Hornet's needle so you can do more damage in Silksong, and how many times you can upgrade it. How to...
Guide Hollow Knight: Silksong: All Achievements
Achieve the impossible?
Yes, you read that correctly — Achievements are in Silksong! On Switch and Switch 2, these are recorded in-game (as opposed to other platforms that have trophy systems), and they hint at some very difficult challenges. So, no different from Hollow Knight's punishing achievements then, eh? Let's have a look at every...
Managing expectations
After an exceptionally long wait, Hollow Knight: Silksong is out now on the Switch and Switch 2, and perhaps one of the most pleasantly surprising aspects of its launch is its price. You're looking at $19.99 / £16.75 / €19.99 / ¥2300 for the new release which, given the sheer length of its development and presumptions...
PSA Pokémon YouTube Channel Airing Pokémon 3: The Movie This Weekend
The first three movies are free to watch
Back when Pokémon was taking off in the late '90s, trainers around the globe were treated to the very first anime movie. It stars Ash, Pikachu and their friends, as well as a Pokémon battle "like never before" featuring Mew and Mewtwo. If you've never got around to watching Pokémon: The First Movie, or...
Poll Three Months In, How Would You Rate Switch 2's Library So Far?
2 much 2 young?
For those of you who managed to bag a Switch 2 on 5th June, you've had that big dock set up near the TV for exactly three months now. Are you tired of 'clacking' those Joy-Con into the system yet? Nope, us neither. In that time, we've seen over 50 games come to the platform, large and small. While some devs are still struggling to...
News Ubisoft Employee Explains Why Star Wars Outlaws Is A Game-Key Card
And it's seemingly got nothing to do with cost
Star Wars Outlaws, released on 4th September 2025, is the latest in a long line of Switch 2 titles utilising the Game-Key Card physical release. It's safe to say that most folks are under the assumption that cost is likely the driving factor behind the use of the Game-Key Card medium, with Nintendo...
News Limited-Time Pokémon Scarlet And Violet Distribution Now Available
Get it while you can
Pokémon Scarlet and Violet has started a new limited-time Mystery Gift distribution event. This time it's for a Shiny Ting-Lu following the completion of the latest raid. To add this Pokémon to your game, you'll need to navigate to "Mystery Gift" and then select "Get via Internet". It will be available until 30th September...
Round Up 6 Switch 1 & 2 Games We Played At PAX - Here's What We Thought
PAX picks, plus a trio we hope come to Nintendo's platform(s)
Last weekend, the intrepid Alan Lopez hit Seattle to see what PAX West had to offer this year. He went hands-on with a bunch of titles, large and small, coming to Switch 1 and/or 2, plus a handful more games from devs who would love to bring their work to a Switch near you...but have...
Feature Nintendo Life Reader Survey 2025
Gotta answer 'em all!
It's that time of year again folks. We would love to ask you some questions and would greatly appreciate it if you could take the time to respond to our anonymous survey. Why is this important to us? Our websites survive mainly due to those who choose to advertise their games on our websites. Advertisers typically (and...
Saturday6th Sep 2025
Video Trails In The Sky 1st Chapter DLC Overview Trailer Released
Costume sets and much more
Ahead of the release of Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter later this month, Falcom has released a new trailer highlighting the DLC. This paid content will be made available between 19th September - 2nd October and is made up of costume sets, flag sets, and much more. Here's the rundown of what you can expect (via Gematsu):...
Friday5th Sep 2025
News Cronos: The New Dawn Gets A Launch Trailer Specifically For Switch 2
Such is our calling
We've all been getting a little caught up in the Silksong hype recently, but we thought it best to remind you that Bloober Team's Cronos: The New Dawn is out now on the Switch 2. To mark the occasion, a new launch trailer specifically for the Switch 2 has been released, and yeah, it's cool. We get a good look at some combat,...
News Shadow Labyrinth Patch Version 1.0.4 Now Available, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
A survey for the game is also live
In July, Bandai Namco released its new Pac-Man themed title Shadow Labyrinth across multiple platforms. Now, in an update today, the development team has rolled out a new patch for this game. It addresses multiple issues and makes some other adjustments. This will also bump the game up to Version 1.0.4, and it is...
News Stardew Valley's Creator Has A Small Voice Role In Hollow Knight: Silksong
A star is born
Hollow Knight: Silksong, much like its predecessor, is known for featuring quirky voice roles to represent the numerous NPCs you'll encounter along your journey. One these roles features a developer with which you might be quite familiar: Eric Barone, A.K.A. ConcernedApe, A.K.A the creator of a little game called Stardew Valley. As...
PSA New Episodes Of Pokémon Concierge Are Now On Netflix
Return to the island resort with Haru and Psyduck
In case you missed it, the charming stop-motion series Pokémon Concierge has released a new batch of episodes on Netflix this week. This includes episodes five to eight, and each one has a runtime of about 20 minutes. Here's the official title and description for each of the new episodes now...
Thursday4th Sep 2025
Guide Hollow Knight: Silksong: Where To Find Shakra - Compass, Quill & Map Locations
Mapping it out
Conifer may not be present in Hollow Knight: Silksong, but a new cartographer has taken his place. Shakra is a proud warrior and map-maker who is ready to fight — with both pen and sword. Like in Hollow Knight, the cartographer is an invaluable NPC who you'll want to seek out early on in the game. Especially if you want to know...
Review Star Wars Outlaws (Switch 2) - An Underrated Adventure, A Super-Solid Port
Your lack of faith is disturbing
I find myself in a bit of an unusual position with Star Wars Outlaws on Switch 2 in that, having already played through the entire thing and reviewed it for our sister site Pure Xbox in 2024, I feel like I'm getting a quick second chance to see if my 8/10 score was justified. Spoiler alert: it was absolutely...
First Impressions Same But Different? - Our Initial Hours With Hollow Knight: Silksong
A shaw-fire hit early on?
No, you're not hallucinating — that is Hollow Knight: Silksong live on the Switch eShop. After years of waiting, Team Cherry has delivered its Hollow Knight follow-up today (4th September 2025), with Hornet taking centre stage this time around. Now, as you're no doubt are aware at this point, review codes for Silkso
Reminder Here's When Hollow Knight: Silksong Releases In Your Time Zone
Update: It's live, but the eShop is struggling
The day is finally upon us! Hollow Knight: Silksong arrives on the Switch 2 (and Switch 1, have no fear) in just a few hours, with Team Cherry doing a global drop later on today. Now, there's no eShop page currently live, nor are there any pre-order options for this one, so if you want to dive into the...
News Switch Online's GBA App Has Been Updated (Version 3.0.0)
New features, but no game update
Switch Online's 'Nintendo Classics' library has this week been expanded with Forsaken 64 and the Japan-only release, Magical Vacation. Although the GBA title hasn't been made available locally, the app here has received an update, bumping it up to Version 3.0.0. Firstly, the official banner and icon for this app...
News Switch Online's Mature N64 App Expands With Another Title This Week
Update: Forsaken 64 is now available
Nintendo has announced it's bringing the first-person shooter Forsaken 64 to its "Mature" Switch Online + Expansion Pack app. The Acclaim Entertainment title, released on the Nintendo 64 in 1998 and developed by Iguana UK, will be arriving for the Switch and Switch 2 online service on 4th September 2025. Here's...
News The Switch eShop And Steam Are Buckling Under The Weight Of Silksong
Single file!
Hollow Knight: Silksong is out now on Switch and Switch 2. And you'll know this because you're either playing it right now, or you're simply trying to navigate an eShop that's positively buckling under the weight of such a monumental launch. Word has it that other digital storefronts like Steam are also having a real hard time keeping...
News Splatoon 3 Version 10.1.0 Now Live For Switch And Switch 2, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Update: Download this fresh new update today
Nintendo's been busy this week with the release of a new firmware update for the Switch and Switch 2, and now a Splatoon 3 patch has been announced. This will bump the game up to Version 10.1.0 on both systems and includes multiplayer changes and a bunch of other adjustments. As mentioned at the very end...
News Square Enix Details Octopath Traveler 0's Switch 2 Performance And Resolution
Safe travels
We still have a couple of months to go before Octopath Traveler 0 lands on Switch 2, but Square Enix has lifted the specs lid early, so we all know what to expect from a performance and resolution standpoint. The info was shared in a new update to the game's Japanese website (thanks for the heads up, Nintendo Everything), in which the...
Round Up Pour One Out For These 6 Brave Games Launching On 'Silksong Day'
Godspeed
For many of you, today – 4th September, 2025 – will forever be known for one reason: the day that Hollow Knight: Silksong finally launched on Switch and Switch 2. But of course, while Silksong will undoubtedly soak up a heck of a lot of attention, the day doesn't just belong to one game. In fact, there are quite a few titles launching...
Nintendo Download 4th September (North America)
Cronos! NBA! Daemon X Machina!
The latest Nintendo Download update for North America has arrived, and it's bringing new games galore to the eShop in your region - it's not just Silksong and the usual slop, you know! As always, be sure to drop a vote in our poll and comment down below with your potential picks for the week. Enjoy! Switch 1 & 2...
News IO Interactive Stuck Daniel Craig's Head On Agent 47 To Pitch 007 First Light
007-47?
Judging from the recent gameplay reveal, IO Interactive's 007 First Light is looking pretty marvellous, and it's heading to the Switch 2 on 27th March 2026. Now, in speaking with IGN, game director Hakan Abrak has revealed that IO managed to secure the video game rights
Japanese Charts Story Of Seasons Makes A Grand Debut On Switch And Switch 2
'Tis the season
The latest boxed charts from Japan are now in courtesy of Famitsu, and gosh, this week was absolutely full of new releases. For us, perhaps the most notable launch was Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar for the Switch and Switch 2. Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater might have claimed the top spot, but combined sales for Grand Bazaar...
News Ubisoft Celebrates Rayman's 30th Anniversary With An "Epic" Event In Brawlhalla
Unlock all sorts of themed goodies
Earlier this week, Ubisoft announced it was kicking off its anniversary celebrations for Rayman. Over the next month, it intends to share all sorts of updates about its iconic video game mascot, and today it announced its free-to-play multiplayer brawler Brawlhalla will also be celebrating the character with a...
Wednesday3rd Sep 2025
A good walk spoiled
Fans of Everybody’s Golf have had to twiddle their one-gloved thumbs for a while now, waiting since 2017 for a new official entry in the series. Mashing together the series’ previously regionally distinct names (Everybody’s Golf and Hot Shots Golf), Everybody’s Golf Hot Shots has finally stepped up to the tee. Have series...
Not all songs are silky
Spare a thought for Adventure of Samsara, Atari’s newest retro-styled Metroidvania. Developed for over a decade by the Brazilian studio Ilex Games, it has the unlucky distinction of releasing on the very same day as ultra-anticipated Hollow Knight: Silksong, which is bound to take all the oxygen out of the room among the...
News Latest Switch Online Release Potentially Confirms Leaked Upcoming N64 Classics
Smashing
In a move some saw coming, Nintendo announced that Forsaken 64 — an FPS from Acclaim — is coming to the Nintendo Classics + Expansion Pack on 4th September 2025. But its announcement also may have confirmed a major leak for the service — a line-up of games coming to the N64 app (thanks, VGC).
News Super Mario Party Jamboree Updated For Switch 2 And Switch (Version 2.2.0)
Download it now
Following a major Switch 2 game update in July and a patch in August, Super Mario Party Jamboree has now been updated again. Version 2.2.0 includes general changes on the Switch 2 – including some improvements, difficulty adjustments, and several other changes. And on the original Switch, there are multiple adjustments and fixes...
Video We've Played Star Wars Outlaws On Switch 2 - Here's 16 Minutes Of Gameplay
It's getting Hutt in here
We are just one day away from the arrival of Star Wars Outlaws on Switch 2, and while we at Nintendo Life are still hard at work in the Jedi Temple, getting our review in order, we do have some gameplay footage for you to feast your eyes on in the meantime. In the above video, you'll find 16 minutes of Outlaws on Switch 2...
News Everybody's Golf Spiritual Successor 'Easy Come Easy Golf' Gets Surprise 60fps Update
Now that's a Hot Shot
Easy Come Easy Golf, the game from the former Everybody's Golf developers ClapHanz, has just received a surprise free update on Switch, which includes Switch 2 support and a 60fps mode. [Thanks to reader James McWhirter for the tip!] Version 1.9.8 arrived earlier today and includes a caddy's worth of improvements for load...
Rumour Resident Evil Requiem Could Be Heading To The Switch 2
"it'll be a different version with different tech"
The Resident Evil series has seen pretty strong representation on the Switch, but it's perhaps safe to say that fans aren't best pleased with some titles being relegated to 'Cloud Versions'. We're still waiting to see whether Capcom is keen to re-release RE2, RE3, RE7, and RE Village natively on...
News Yuzo Koshiro's Shmup 'Earthion' Finally Has A Switch Release Date
According to the eShop
Did you know that Yuzo Koshiro, legendary video game composer, has made a Sega Mega Drive / Genesis shmup? It was released on Steam back in July, with our friends over at Time Extension giving it a glowing review. It was due to launch on consoles, including Switch, at the same time, but was pushed back to "mid-September"...
News 007 First Light Is More Than Just Spies And Style, Launches March 2026 On Switch 2
The name's Light, First Light
IO Interactive's 007 First Light was one of the most surprising Switch 2 reveals during the April 2025 Nintendo Direct. The Hitman developers were already giving us its World of Assassination trilogy, but a brand new game — let alone a James Bond game? — yes please. Now, courtesy of today's 007 First Light State of
News Brownie Brown's GBA Title 'Magical Vacation' Returns This Week (Japan)
Joining the 'Nintendo Classics' library tomorrow
Nintendo's Switch Online + Expansion Pack service in Japan is this week adding Brownie Brown's 2001 Game Boy Advance RPG, Magical Vacation. This Japanese exclusive will show up for the service on 4th September 2025. That's the same date as the release of Forsaken 64 on the mature N64 app locally. In...
News Final Fantasy Tactics' Devs Had To Lean On Fans To Recover Original Source Code
"we know you guys do such a good job of keeping all of that up to date"
After 28 long years, Final Fantasy Tactics is finally getting the remaster it (hopefully) deserves when The Ivalice Chronicles launches on Switch on 30th September 2025. According to director Kazutoyo Maehiro, however, development on the upcoming remaster wasn't entirely...
News Need A Bit More Flirting With Your Mega Man Gameplay? You're In Luck
'Radiant Starlets' is targeting Switch 2
If you've ever played Mega Man and thought "hmm, this is great, but what if I could hook up with the Robot Masters?", then you're in luck. Radiant Starlets is a new title from developer Buster X Buster, and it's looking to combine that classic side-scrolling action gameplay with some intriguing dating sim...
Guide Nintendo Switch 2 Demos List - Every Switch 2 Game With An eShop Demo Available
Finding demo
Since launch, the Switch 2 library has steadily grown to include a bunch of all-time classics alongside new exclusives. And as it expands further, you'll see more and more devs enticing you to try before you buy with a downloadable demo. In this Switch 2 demos guide, we've listed every Switch 2 game with a downloadable demo on the...
Tuesday2nd Sep 2025
News Nintendo Switch 2 System Update 20.4.0 Is Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Available for Switch, too
We're now in September, and Nintendo has rolled out a new firmware update for the Switch 2 and original Switch. It's seemingly a small one, with the patch notes mentioning how it has improved the overall "stability". Here are the full patch notes, courtesy of Nintendo's official support page. Version 20.4.0 (Released...
News Louvre Says Au Revoir To Nintendo 3DS Audio Guides
Update: It's officially over
The Louvre Museum in Paris, France is retiring the Nintendo 3DS audio guides for the museum later this year. Spotted by Nintendo Everything, the official website for the world-famous museum confirms that the 3DS console audio guides are going "out of operation" sometime in September this year in place of a new system...
News Team Cherry Provides One Last Silksong Update Before Launch
Backers, listen up
With just two days (!) remaining until the launch of Hollow Knight: Silksong on the Switch and Switch 2, Team Cherry has provided one final Kickstarter update to run through a bit of last-minute housekeeping. Naturally, the update mostly concerns backers who supported the project back in the 19th century, with Team Cherry...
Review Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion (Switch 2) - Decently Deep Mech Combat, But Clunky In Parts
Mecha for robot-fighting fans?
Daemon x Machina: Titanic Scion arrives at an interesting time in these early months after the release of Switch 2. There haven't been many AAA-styled heavy-hitters to push this system so far, certainly not in terms of action games, at least. And so, Titanic Scion feels like it should give us a reasonable idea of how...
Review SHINOBI: Art Of Vengeance (Switch) - A Beautifully Crafted Return For Joe Musashi
Knives out
Regarding modern augmentations, SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance and Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound — released not even a month apart — have a lot of overlap. Yet, after 45 minutes of play, I was convinced that Art of Vengeance is one of the finest 2D Ninja action games ever made. Perhaps the finest; and such praise doesn’t come lightly. After...
News Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Scores Free Single-Player Demo This Month
Driving solo
The Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Open Network Test wrapped up last weekend, but it looks like we won't have to wait long before we get to go hands on with the blue blur's upcoming racer again ahead of launch. SEGA capped off the test period by sharing that a free demo will be heading our way at some point in mid-September, with "more info...
News FC 26 On Switch 2 "On Parity, Basically" With PS5, According To EA Sports Dev
But is it actually, though?
Now, we know that the folks behind big AAA sports game releases — and especially yearly ones where they really have to scrape the barrel and make up new words like 'TruMotion' and things of this nature to keep us interested — like to engage the pre-release hype train. It's part of life, it's part of nature. It keeps...
News Strong Final Fantasy Tactics Sales May Lead To More Remasters And Sequels
Let's get it done
Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles launches later this month on 30th September, revamping one of the most beloved PS1 games of all time with improved visuals and gameplay. Now, in a new interview with Inverse, game director Kazutoyo Maehiro stated that if the upcoming launch does well, then this could potentially open...
UK Charts Metal Gear Solid 3 And Gears Of War Shake Up The Top Ten
What year is it?!
The latest UK boxed charts are in and, thanks to the launch of Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater and Gears of War: Reloaded, the top ten has seen a bit of a shake up. Starting with Snake Eater, Konami's remake for the PS5 and Xbox Series X|S has reached number 1, with the PS5 enjoying a whopping 93% of the platform split. Gears...
PSA Switch Online Offering "Two Bonus Months" With 12-Month Memberships (Europe)
Available until the end of September
If you want a little bit more from your next Switch Online subscription, Nintendo is currently offering a special deal in certain parts of the world. Switch and Switch 2 users in select locations like the UK, Europe or Australia and New Zealand can currently get two bonus months alongside any 12-month Switch...
News More Mega Evolution Pokémon Are Coming To Pokémon Unite
Starting with Mega Lucario this October
It's been announced the free-to-play Switch and mobile MOBA Pokémon Unite will be getting "more Mega Evolution Pokémon" soon. Mega Lucario will join the fray on 3rd October 2025, and this Pokémon will be followed by Mega Charizard X on 24th October 2025. After this, there'll be two more Mega Evolution...
Feature The Road To Silksong: Remembering Seven Years Of Hope, Hype, And Clown Makeup
Nothing but Hornet
In case you somehow missed it, today is Hollow Knight: Silksong Eve Eve. Yes, it's a term that I've just made up, but I've been waiting for this one for the past seven years, so you'll have to forgive me for counting down the days as if I'm on the run up to Christmas. Team Cherry's surprise announcement two weeks ago might have...
News Ubisoft Kicks Off Rayman's 30th Anniversary, Says New Project Is In "Good Hands"
Just don't expect news "too soon"
Ubisoft's famous mascot Rayman is celebrating 30 years, and as part of this, the third-party giant has all sorts of plans. Apart from reflecting on the character's career – including behind-the-scenes information, anecdotes, developer interviews, concept art and "more" over the next month, as you might recall,...
News Pac-Man World 2: Re-Pac Looks Waka Waka Wonderful In New Gameplay Trailer
Ghosted
We were pleasantly surprised to see Pac-Man World 2: Re-Pac make an appearance make an appearance in the July Partner Direct, and as we close in on its 26th September release date, Bandai Namco has some fresh gameplay footage for us so we can see how it's shaping up. The new gameplay trailer (above) gives us our closest look yet at the...
News Capcom Vs. SNK 2 Director Really Wants To Make A Third Entry
Though that might be a tad tricky...
It's been well over two decades since the initial launch of Capcom vs. SNK 2: Mark of the Millennium, and although the game is now playable on Switch via Capcom Fighting Collection 2, fans are undoubtedly desperate to see a brand-new entry. Someone else who would like to see 'Capcom vs. SNK 3' is none other than...
News Nintendo Music Adds Fire Emblem: Awakening Soundtrack In New Update
Switch Online icons also available
Apart from a Switch and Switch 2 firmware update today, Nintendo has also released its weekly Nintendo Music update. The latest update adds the soundtrack from the 2012 3DS tactical RPG, Fire Emblem: Awakening. You can get a quick sample of this album in the official Nintendo social post below: To access this...
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News Hollow Knight: Silksong's Price Has Been Officially Announced
Update: Team Cherry confirms
After a long wait and multiple delays, Team Cherry's anticipated release Hollow Knight: Silksong is finally releasing next month – and the cost of the eagerly awaited game appears to have been revealed (thanks, Eurogamer). While it's not an official confirmation,
News The Force Isn't Strong With Star Wars Outlaws On Switch 2, Initial Impressions Suggest
Update: Updated impressions are much brighter
We are mere days away from the Switch 2's next big port, with Star Wars Outlaws gearing up for a hyperspace exit on 4th September. Ubisoft has been pretty shy with Switch 2 footage so far (bar a sizzle reel appearance in the console's reveal Direct, and another brief look back in July), and if initial...
Guide Upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 Games & Accessories For September and October 2025
Games and gear for when you're not playing Silksong
Switch 2 is nearly three months old now, and we're on the cusp of the mad Q3/4 rush as publishers gear up to extract your pennies over the holiday season, which is just a few months away. Switch 2 is slowly, steadily building a library, and there's still more Switch 1 games coming than we know...
Review Operation Night Strikers (Switch) - M2 Does It Again With This Taito-Themed Collection
Wolf pack
Taito may be famous for creating the likes of Space Invaders and Bubble Bobble, but for a brief period at the close of the 1980s, it became the hottest name in arcades thanks to the release of Operation Wolf, a Rambo-inspired military shooter with a realistic Uzi strapped to its cabinet. Ported to pretty much every home system of the era,...
Rumour Another Claim Points To A Nintendo Direct Later This Month
Fuel, meet fire
Last week, it was claimed that a Nintendo Direct would take place later this month on 12th September via a post from SwitchForce on X. Now, this alone wouldn't be much cause for alarm, but VGC had also corroborated this and stated that its own sources have made mention of a Direct on this date. Adding f
Video First 'LEGO Game Boy' Review Gives Us Our Best Look Yet
Brick Power!
Nintendo and Lego are back with yet another enticing collaboration; this time presenting a 421-piece replica of the iconic Game Boy. Launching on 1st October 2025 at £54.99 / $59.99, the new set will come with the Game Boy itself, two cartridges for Super Mario Land and The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening, and lenticular 'screens'...
Rumour LEGO Pokémon Collection May Include One Of The Biggest Sets Ever
Talk about Gigantamax
We're still waiting for the official word on what next year's Pokémon LEGO collection will look like, but a recent leak suggests that something big might be on the horizon (thanks, VGC). Over the weekend, a new post appeared on the r/Legoleak Reddit forum from user
Poll What Review Score Would You Give 'Kirby & The Forgotten Land + Star-Crossed World'?
Ludicrously long titles are so hot right now
Kirby landed on Nintendo's latest console last week, a few months ahead of his upcoming Switch 2 exclusive Kirby Air Riders in November. The updated version of Kirby and the Forgotten Land followed on from the snazzy Nintendo Switch 2 Edition of a Switch 1 game released in July, the (similarly)...
News '007 First Light' Deep Dive Gameplay Is Coming Later This Week
Thanks, Sony
IO Interactive's latest flagship title, 007 First Light, is heading to the Switch 2 in 2026. Now, thanks to an upcoming State of Play from PlayStation (thanks, Push Square), we're getting our first proper deep dive into the title's gameplay later this week on Wednesday, 3rd September.
News Word Game Showcased In Japan's 'Indie World' Is Coming To The West
Well, in the US at least
The recent Indie World showcase featured a rather curious word game for the Switch eShop, but chances are you may have missed it thanks to its initial exclusivity in Japan. Fear not, dear reader! According to a new listing on the US eShop, '文字遊戲 Word Game' is heading to the West (well, the US, at least – we've not...
