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Tuesday30th Sep 2025
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...
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- Anniversaries
- SNES
- Square Enix
- Mana
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...
- Switch eShop
- Nintendo Switch
- Pac-Man
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...
- News
- Switch eShop
- Upcoming Releases
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...
- Nintendo Switch
- Updates
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...
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Nintendo Switch
- Nintendo
- Business
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
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Switch eShop
- Final Fantasy
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...
- News
- Switch eShop
- Upcoming Releases
"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...
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Upcoming Releases
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...
- Princess Peach
- Nintendo Switch
- Nintendo Switch Online
- Nintendo Music
- Mobile
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...
- Nintendo Switch
- Switch eShop
- Upcoming Releases
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...
- Videos
- Nintendo Life
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...
- Reviews
- Nintendo Switch 2
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...
- Previews
- Round Up
- Features
- Hands On
- Impressions
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...
- Nintendo Switch
- Switch eShop
- Upcoming Releases
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,...
- Hands On
- Features
- Previews
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Upcoming Releases
"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...
- EA
- Business
- Industry
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...
- Nintendo Switch
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Accessories
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...
- Rumours
- Nintendo Switch 2
- LEGO
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...
- News
- Switch eShop
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...
- UK Charts
- Nintendo
- Nintendo Switch
- UK
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...
- Nintendo Switch
- Switch eShop
- Double Dragon
- Upcoming Releases
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...
- Reviews
- Switch eShop
- Star Trek
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...
- Round Up
- Nintendo Switch
- Minecraft
- Updates
- DLC
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...
- Videos
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Nintendo Switch
- Dragon Quest
- Upcoming Releases
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...
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Upcoming Releases
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...
- Features
- Polls
- Box Art Brawl
- Nintendo Switch
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
- Nintendo Switch
- Nintendo Switch Online
- GBA
- Best Games
- Retro
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...
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Upcoming Releases
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...
- Videos
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Nintendo Switch
- Dragon Quest
- Upcoming Releases
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...
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Updates
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...
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- Talking Point
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Polls
- What Are You Playing
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...
- Switch eShop
- Nintendo Switch
- Updates
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...
- Opinion
- Features
- Silksong
- Nintendo Switch 2
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...
- Switch eShop
- Nintendo Switch
- SEGA
- Updates
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...
- Features
- Industry
- Nintendo
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...
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Switch eShop
- Demos
- Upcoming Releases
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...
- Nintendo Switch
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Upcoming Releases
- Dragon Quest
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...
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Updates
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...
- PSA
- Random
- Nintendo Switch
- Nintendo Switch 2
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...
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Final Fantasy
- Square Enix
- Demos
- Upcoming Releases
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,
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- Pokemon
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...
- Nintendo Switch
- News
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
- Nintendo Switch
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...
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Nintendo Switch
- Nintendo Switch Online
- Nintendo Classics
- GBA
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...
- Reviews
- Klonoa
- GBA
- Retro
- Nintendo Switch Online
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,...
- Reviews
- Nintendo Switch 2
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...
- Nintendo
- Business
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...
- Reviews
- Nintendo Switch 2
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...
- Pokemon
- US
- The Pokemon Company
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
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Nintendo Switch
- DLC
- Updates
