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Thursday11th Sep 2025
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...
- Round Up
- Nintendo Switch
- Switch eShop
- Upcoming Releases
- Acclaim
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...
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Updates
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...
- Nintendo Switch
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Switch eShop
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...
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Nintendo Switch
- Capcom
- Updates
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 (
- Nintendo Switch
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Switch eShop
- Sunsoft
- Japan
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,
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Nintendo Switch
- Nintendo
- Switch eShop
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...
- Opinion
- Features
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Silksong
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
- Nintendo Switch
- Upcoming Releases
- Sonic
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...
- Japanese Charts
- Nintendo
- Nintendo Switch 2
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
- Reviews
- Genki
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Accessories
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...
- Nintendo Switch 2
- News
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...
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Nintendo Switch
- Metroid Prime
- US
- North America
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
- Nintendo
- Palworld
- Legal
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...
- Nintendo Switch
- Nintendo Switch 2
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!
- Features
- Talking Point
- Nintendo
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Nintendo Direct
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...
- Mini Reviews
- Switch eShop
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...
- Nintendo
- DS
- 3DS
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...
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Nintendo Switch
- Pokemon
- Upcoming Releases
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...
- Features
- Interviews
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Final Fantasy
- Square Enix
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...
- Nintendo
- Japan
- Business
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...
- Nintendo Switch
- Limited Run Games
- Square Enix
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...
- Nintendo Switch
- Switch eShop
- Among Us
- Updates
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...
- Exclusives
- Nintendo Switch 2
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...
- Nintendo Switch
- Switch eShop
- Minecraft
- DLC
- Comics
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 –...
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Switch eShop
- Updates
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...
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Accessories
- Reviews
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...
- Reviews
- Switch eShop
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...
- Features
- Talking Point
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Switch eShop
- Silksong
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...
- Nintendo
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Accessories
- Legal
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...
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Star Wars
- Ubisoft
- Updates
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...
- Nintendo Switch
- Upcoming Releases
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...
- Nintendo Switch
- Switch eShop
- Updates
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...
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Random
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...
- Nintendo
- Pikmin
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...
- Nintendo Switch Online
- Nintendo Music
- Golden Sun
- GBA
- Music
Monday8th Sep 2025
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...
- Guides
- Nintendo
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Switch eShop
- Sales
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...
- Reviews
- Nintendo Switch 2
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...
- Reviews
- Nintendo Switch 2
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...
- Nintendo
- Nintendo Switch
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Legal
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...
- Nintendo Switch 2
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...
- UK Charts
- Nintendo
- Nintendo Switch
- UK
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...
- Switch eShop
- Shantae
- Nintendo Switch
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Updates
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...
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Guides
- Best Games
- Top 50
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...
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Nintendo Switch
- Updates
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...
- Nintendo Switch
- Switch eShop
- Lord of the Rings
- Updates
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...
- Videos
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Nintendo Switch
- Dragon Quest
- Upcoming Releases
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...
- Features
- Polls
- Box Art Brawl
- N64
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,...
- Nintendo Switch
- Wii U
- Rayman
- Ubisoft
- Anniversaries
Saturday6th Sep 2025
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...
- Nintendo Switch
- Switch eShop
- Upcoming Releases
- Aspyr
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...
- Reviews
- Nintendo Switch 2
