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Tuesday23rd Sep 2025
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...
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- Switch eShop
- Updates
- TMNT
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,...
- News
- Switch eShop
- Upcoming Releases
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...
- Features
- Opinion
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Silksong
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...
- UK Charts
- Nintendo
- Nintendo Switch
- UK
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 Switch 2
- Donkey Kong
- Mario
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...
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- Nintendo Music
- NES
- Zelda
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...
- Nintendo Switch
- Upcoming Releases
- News
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
- Pokemon
- UK
- Merchandise
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...
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Nintendo Switch
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...
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Nintendo Switch
- Pokemon
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...
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- Nintendo Museum
- Super Mario
- Anniversaries
- Japan
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:...
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Nintendo Switch
- Pac-Man
- Bandai Namco
- Upcoming Releases
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...
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Nintendo Switch
- Nintendo Switch Online
- Nintendo Classics
- Virtual Boy
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...
- Reviews
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Accessories
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...
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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...
- Nintendo Switch
- Upcoming Releases
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...
- Features
- Polls
- Box Art Brawl
- DS
- Yoshi
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...
- Round Up
- Sonic
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Nintendo Switch
- SEGA
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...
- Reviews
- Switch eShop
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...
- Features
- Opinion
- Nintendo Switch 2
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,...
- Nintendo Switch
- Switch eShop
- Updates
- DLC
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;...
- Videos
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Nintendo Switch
- Dragon Ball
- DLC
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...
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- Talking Point
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Polls
- What Are You Playing
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...
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Nintendo Switch
- DLC
- Updates
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...
- Guides
- Donkey Kong
- Nintendo Switch 2
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...
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- Anniversaries
- Retro
- NES
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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...
- Nintendo
- Industry
- US
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...
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Nintendo Switch
- Pokemon
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
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Switch eShop
- Upcoming Releases
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
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Upcoming Releases
- Square Enix
- Dragon Quest
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...
- Nintendo Switch
- Upcoming Releases
- ACA
- Neo Geo
- SNK
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...
- Videos
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Upcoming Releases
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...
- Square Enix
- Videos
- SNES
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...
- Reviews
- Nintendo Switch 2
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...
- Reviews
- Hardware
- Nintendo Switch
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Accessories
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...
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Upcoming Releases
- News
- Switch eShop
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...
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Nintendo Switch
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...
- Nintendo Switch Online
- Donkey Kong
- Nintendo Music
- Nintendo
- Mobile
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...
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- Super Mario
- Upcoming Releases
- Videos
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...
- News
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Silksong
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...
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- Opinion
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Upcoming Releases
- Pokemon
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...
- Japanese Charts
- Nintendo
- Nintendo Switch 2
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...
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Switch eShop
- Upcoming Releases
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...
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- Nintendo
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Donkey Kong
- DLC
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...
- Mini Reviews
- Switch eShop
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...
- Switch eShop
- DLC
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...
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Upcoming Releases
- Zelda
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...
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Nintendo Switch
- Switch eShop
- Marvel
- Upcoming Releases
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...
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- Polls
- Pokemon
- DS
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:...
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