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Wednesday11th Mar 2026

  • Guide Best Super Mario Games Of All Time

    From Superfluous to Superlative - every Mario game, ranked

    What's the best Mario game ever? Over more than four decades, the Nintendo mascot has starred in many of the best video games of all time, and, let's face it, any of the top 10 could justifiably take the title. We've compiled the following definitive ranking to help you sort the Super from...

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  • News My Nintendo Store Adds A Super Mario 40th Anniversary Reward (North America)

    The celebrations don't stop with this pin set

    Alongside the MAR10 Day celebrations this year, Nintendo has released a new My Nintendo Reward on its official store in North America. For 600 platinum points, you'll be able to get a Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2 pin that also comes with a 40th anniversary Super Mario Bros. pin. Here's...

    • Nintendo Switch 2
    • Nintendo Switch
    • Super Mario
    • Nintendo
    • My Nintendo
  • News Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake Receives A New Update, Here Is Everything Included

    Some small but welcome improvements

    Following an update to Octopath Traveler 0 just days ago, Square Enix has now rolled out an update for Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake. This title originally arrived on the Switch, Switch 2 and other platforms last October and has already received some patches since then. As for this latest one, which bumps it...

    • Nintendo Switch 2
    • Nintendo Switch
    • Dragon Quest
    • Square Enix
    • Updates
  • Mini Review Minishoot' Adventures - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition - Zelda Meets Twin-Stick Shooter Make A Lovely Pairing

    Ganon fire

    I’ve seen lots of games try to emulate top-down Zelda over the years; some to great success and others, well… not so much. Minishoot’ Adventures - NIntendo Switch 2 Edition falls into the first camp, and although it’s not as grand in scale as your average Hyrulian quest these days, it nevertheless nails the feel of a great Zelda...

    • Mini Reviews
    • Nintendo Switch 2
  • News Yoshi And The Mysterious Book Estimated File Size And Price Seemingly Revealed

    Yoshi returns in a new journey this May

    Yesterday, as part of the ongoing MAR10 Day celebrations, Nintendo locked in a May release date for the Switch 2 title, Yoshi and the Mysterious Book. This was presented alongside a new trailer, and since then, the official game pages have gone live - revealing the new title's estimated file size as well as...

    • Nintendo Switch 2
    • Yoshi
    • Nintendo
  • News Chained Echoes Dev Is Filing A Lawsuit Against Physical Distributor

    "This decision wasn’t easy"

    Physical distributor First Press Games doesn't exactly have the most glowing of reputations these days. One quick Google search will bring up a host of results delving into whether or not the company is effectively scamming its customers. Well, it seems like Chained Echoes developer Matthias Linda has had enough...

    • Nintendo Switch
    • Switch eShop
    • Legal
  • News The Next Harvest Moon Game, 'Echoes Of Teradea', Has Been Announced For Switch 1 & 2

    Moon and Gloom

    Surprise, farmers! Natsume has today planted the first seed for its upcoming all-new Harvest Moon game, Echoes of Teradea, confirming that it'll sprout onto both Switch 1 and 2. We don't have a release date just yet, though the dev has shared a fair amount of information about what we can expect from this one, teasing new love...

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    • Nintendo Switch 2
    • Harvest Moon
    • Upcoming Releases
  • News Pokémon Pokopia's Early Success Causes A Surge In Nintendo's Share Price

    It's super eff... oh, you get it

    The release of Pokémon Pokopia has seemingly led to a surge in Nintendo's share price following its early critical and commercial success. According to Bloomberg (thanks, VGC), the game being sold out in numerous outlets across the US and UK has caused a bit of a positive uplift amongs

    • Nintendo
    • Nintendo Switch 2
    • Pokemon
  • News "I Need A Union Contract To Feel Safe" - Mega Man 11 Voice Actor Not Returning For Dual Override

    "It's been an honor voicing Mega Man in Mega Man 11"

    After what's felt like a lifetime, Capcom finally confirmed Mega Man: Dual Override, the latest entry in the iconic side-scrolling action series. Scheduled to launch on Switch and Switch 2 in 2027, there's not a whole lot we know about the game at this early stage, but what we do now know is that...

    • Nintendo Switch
    • Nintendo Switch 2
    • Upcoming Releases
  • News "The Flavour Tends To Get Lost" - Dragon Quest's Yuji Horii On English Translations

    "I've come to accept that English is a simple language"

    One of our very favourite underrated gems on Switch, PARANORMASIGHT: The Seven Mysteries of Honjo, got a surprise sequel last month with the arrival of The Mermaid's Curse. To celebrate the launch, Famitsu sat down with series director Takanari Ishiyama and Dragon Quest creator Yuji Horii (the...

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    • Japan
  • News Capcom's Demo For Its New IP 'Pragmata' Has Now Hit Two Million Downloads

    "Millions of people are excited for our game"

    Capcom's new IP Pragmata got a demo not long ago and it seems the word about it is spreading. Following the downloads for this 'Sketchbook' trial reaching one million combined downloads across all platforms last month, we've now got an update. The demo has now hit a whopping two million downloads, and...

    • Nintendo Switch 2
    • Capcom
    • Upcoming Releases
    • Demos
  • News New Scott Pilgrim EX Update Arrives On Switch 1 & 2, Here Are The Full Patch Notes

    Edgar Wright-ing the Edgar Wrongs

    It has been a little over a week since Scott Pilgrim EX arrived on Switch 1 and 2, and today, Tribute Games has released its first proper update to tackle some of the post-launch issues. The 'Update 1' patch — as it is titled on Steam — targets all sorts of progression blockers, softlocks and online multiplayer...

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  • News Fashion Dreamer For Switch Shutting Down Online Mode Next Week

    "Thank you for playing Fashion Dreamer"

    Marvelous has issued a reminder today that it will be ending support for the Online Mode in Fashion Dreamer next week. The title was originally released for the Switch in 2023. Although this mode is coming to an end, the Solo-Play Mode will continue to be available after this date. There'll also be some...

    • Nintendo Switch
    • Updates
    • Reminders

Tuesday10th Mar 2026

  • News Nintendo Expands Switch Online's Virtual Boy And GBA Library With Three More Titles

    Update: MAR10 Day is here!

    Ahead of the 10th March 2026 (aka Mario Day), Nintendo has announced it will be expanding the Switch Online + Expansion Pack service for the Switch and Switch 2. These three titles arriving on Mario Day include two Virtual Boy games and one Game Boy Advance title, with all of these titles requiring users to have access to...

    • Nintendo Switch 2
    • Nintendo Switch
    • Nintendo Switch Online
    • GBA
    • Virtual Boy
  • News Yoshi And The Mysterious Book Lands Switch 2 Release Date

    Like it? You'll Glubbit!

    Nintendo is keeping the MAR10 Day announcements going, as it has just revealed the Switch 2 release date for Yoshi and the Mysterious Book. The delightful dino's upcoming platformer will arrive on Switch 2 on 21st May. And what do you know, there's even a new trailer to boot! Revealed first through the Nintendo Today! app,...

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    • Yoshi
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  • Guide Every Nintendo Switch Online Virtual Boy Game Ranked

    All the VB games on NSO

    Of all of Nintendo's consoles, the Virtual Boy is one of the most fascinating due to being a rare hardware flop in the company's storied history. It might be the worst-selling Nintendo system ever (and it never even launched in Europe), but there's some great software and intriguing curios in the VB library. With just 22...

    • Nintendo Switch
    • Nintendo Switch Online
    • Virtual Boy
    • Best Games
    • Retro
  • News Super Mario Bros. Wonder - Switch 2 Edition Gets A New Overview Trailer

    All the multiplayer

    If you were hoping for some fun little reveals or announcements for MAR10 Day, well, this is something, we guess... A new overview trailer for Super Mario Bros. Wonder - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Meetup in Bellabel Park has been released, providing information on what you can expect when it launches on 26th March 2026. It's...

    • Nintendo
    • Nintendo Switch 2
    • Super Mario
    • Upcoming Releases
  • Review Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly Remake (Switch 2) - Great Atmosphere But Never Quite Comes Into Focus

    "I'm ready for my close-up"

    Though survival horror games like Resident Evil and Silent Hill have always taken up most of the spotlight for the genre, lesser known franchises such as Fatal Frame have quietly provided some excellent horror experiences for those willing to go a bit off the beaten path. Fatal Frame traces its roots back to the...

    • Reviews
    • Nintendo Switch 2
  • News New Survival Game 'Pickmon' Is Just Asking To Be Sued Into Oblivion

    Come on now

    A new survival game has been announced for Steam, with its trailer indicating a potential future launch on the Switch and PS5. Here's the thing, though... if you thought Palworld took a lot of inspiration from Pokémon, this one takes it to the next level. Titled Pickmon and developed by PocketGame (strewth, even the dev name is similar...

    • Nintendo
    • Nintendo Switch
  • News Mario Is Finally Getting A Proper Lego Minifigure In 2027

    Along with some new sets

    Who wants more MAR10 news, specifically more Lego news? Nintendo and Lego have announced that we're getting some brand new Mario sets in 2027. But the big news here is that at last, we're getting a proper Mario minifigure. We've been stuck with the chunky guy for such a long time we never thought this would actually happen...

    • Nintendo
    • Lego
    • Super Mario
    • MAR10
    • Mario Day
  • Random Mario Wonder's New Switch 2 Trailer Is Hiding A Crossover Cameo

    Close to you?

    Today's overview trailer for the catchily-titled Super Mario Bros. Wonder - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Meetup In Bellabel Park gave us a closer look at all of the newbies coming to the base game, but while our eyes were distracted by new game modes, characters, and boss fights, we almost missed a crossover cameo hiding in the...

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    • Nintendo
    • Nintendo Switch 2
    • Upcoming Releases
    • Mario
  • News Capcom Wants To Know Your Thoughts About Resident Evil Requiem

    Tell 'em how you feel in this survey

    Following the launch of Resident Evil Requiem last month, Capcom is now seeking user feedback about this title. If you want to let Capcom know how you feel, you can participate in its latest survey between now and 26th March 2026. It's got the usual questions asking about your history with the series, how you...

    • Nintendo Switch 2
    • Resident Evil
    • Capcom
    • Survey
  • Talking Point Are You Tired Of The Talking Flower Yet?

    Pass me the weed killer

    It's that time of the year again when we Brits squint at our DAY / MONTH / YEAR calendar formation and try to see the 'MAR10' hidden inside. Yes, MAR10 Day is once again here, and it's a particularly noteworthy one this time, being the 10th year that Nintendo has marked the occasion and the series' 40th anniversary...

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    • Features
    • Nintendo
    • Super Mario
    • Polls
  • News 18+ Lego Mario Kart Set Starring Luigi Is Now Available For Pre-Order

    Wahoooo!

    Okay, so the MAR10 Day floodgates have started to open now. A new Luigi-themed Lego set is now available for pre-order on the official store as Nintendo and Lego lift the lid following a brief tease earlier this year. Mario Kart - Luigi & Mach 8 is priced at £159.99 and is designed to go alongside the existing set starring Mario himself...

    • Nintendo
    • Lego
    • Mario Kart
    • Super Mario
  • Round Up The Reviews Are In For Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection

    Here's what the critics had to say

    Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection is almost here, and the reviews have now officially gone live. If you haven't already seen our own review here on Nintendo Life, we've given this latest entry in the series eight out of ten stars. While there are some performance wobbles, it's likely to keep hunters...

    • Nintendo Switch 2
    • Monster Hunter
    • Capcom
    • Round Up
  • News Resident Evil Requiem Story Expansion Is Now In Development

    Plus photo mode and bonus 'minigame'

    Resident Evil Requiem director Koshi Nakanishi has confirmed that a story expansion for the game is now in the works. Speaking via a newly-released video on social media, Nakanishi-san thanked players for their support of Requiem after its recent release. He then went on to confirm that a photo mode is on its...

    • Nintendo Switch 2
    • Resident Evil
  • News Nightdive's 'SiN Reloaded' Remaster Is Heading To Switch 1 & 2 This Year

    Hard Corps

    After an incredibly lengthy delay, Nightdive Studio's SiN Reloaded is finally making its way to consoles, including the Switch and Switch 2, later this year. Built from the original 1998 classic from developer Ritual Entertainment, SiN Reloaded will feature enhanced visuals and performance along with a more modernised control scheme. The...

    • Nintendo Switch
    • Nintendo Switch 2
    • Upcoming Releases
  • News Open-World Survival 'Smalland: Survive The Wilds' Announced For Switch 2

    Arriving Spring 2026

    The open-world survival game Smalland: Survive the Wilds, which was compared to Grounded when it was originally revealed, will be making its way to the Switch 2 in Spring 2026. This version promises to include all of the "post-launch updates already released on other platforms" as players step into the role of the "Smallfolk" -...

    • Nintendo Switch 2
    • Upcoming Releases
  • News Celebrate Mario Day With The Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury Soundtrack

    "Get in the MAR10 Day mood"

    As part of this year's MAR10 Day celebrations, Nintendo's music app for Switch Online subscribers has today added the Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury soundtrack. This title was released on the Switch in 2021 and more recently received a free Switch 2 update. The album includes 106 tracks in total and has a runtime...

    • Nintendo Switch
    • Nintendo Switch 2
    • Nintendo Music
    • Super Mario
    • Updates

Monday9th Mar 2026

  • News Nintendo "Cagey" About Letting Games On Switch 2, Wants To Avoid "Slop Fest"

    Well, good!

    If you've been frequenting the eShop on the Switch 2, then you've no doubt noticed that it's altogether a much more pleasant experience when compared to the original Switch. Nintendo has made several moves to improve the eShop, including promoting more well-known games to the top of the discounts page and separating the best-selling...

    • Nintendo
    • Nintendo Switch 2
  • Review Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection (Switch 2) - Another Excellent Monstie Collecting Spin-Off

    It's a Monstie world

    It’s fair to say that, at the time of writing, Capcom is on an absolute roll with Nintendo Switch 2. Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection arrives against that backdrop, but also as a continuation of a franchise spin-off that began as a 3DS exclusive. Nintendo systems have benefited from plenty of Monster Hunter games...

    • Reviews
    • Nintendo Switch 2
  • UK Charts Pokémon Pokopia 'Undersupplied' At Retail And Falls Short

    Requiem for a Nidoqueen

    The latest UK Charts data has been released, and while many had perhaps assumed that Pokémon Pokopia would easily nab the top spot, it's actually settled for the silver medal behind Resident Evil Requiem. According to The Game Business' Chris Dring, Pokopia was "seriously undersupplied" at retail, meaning the physical sales...

    • UK Charts
    • Nintendo
    • Nintendo Switch 2
    • UK
  • News The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Introduces The Voices Of Yoshi, Wart, And The Honey Queen

    You will never guess

    Today's Super Mario Galaxy Movie Direct gave us one final look at the upcoming movie sequel, which lands in movie theatres on 1st April 2026. And while the trailer didn't give us many new details, it did give us our first look at Wart in-action (after that poster teaser). The trailer up top is a mix of old and new footage,...

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    • Super Mario
    • Movies
    • Nintendo Direct
    • MAR10
  • News Resident Evil Requiem Gets A Small Switch 2 Update, Here Are The Full Patch Notes

    Saving Grace

    Resident Evil Requiem launched in a pretty solid state on Switch 2 a couple of weeks ago now, but that hasn't stopped Capcom from tinkering away with the hybrid version behind the scenes, as it has today received a small patch. The ver. 1.1.1 update is now available on Switch 2, fixing an issue that would prevent game progression and...

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    • Nintendo Switch 2
    • Resident Evil
    • Updates
  • Poll What Review Score Would You Give Pokémon Pokopia?

    Has it crafted a space in your heart?

    A Pokémon-meets-Minecraft life sim has been at the top of our 'Pokémon spin-offs we'd love to see' list for, well, forever, and last week, TPC finally made it happen. If you have taken one look at any of the Pokémon Pokopia marketing, then you'll know how adorable it is. This is a game that sees you hop into...

    • Polls
    • Nintendo
    • Nintendo Switch 2
    • Pokemon
  • News Octopath Traveler 0's Latest Update Is Now Live On Switch 1 & 2, Here Are The Full Patch Notes

    Doctor Octopath

    Rejoice, Octopathers! Square Enix has released yet another update for Octopath Traveler 0 on Switch 1 and 2, tweaking some mechanics and squashing some bugs along the way. The ver. 1.0.7.0 patch was released at the end of last week (thanks for the heads up, Nintendo Everything), and the main focus seems to have been on making things...

    • News
    • Nintendo Switch
    • Nintendo Switch 2
    • Updates
  • News Veteran 'WarioWare' Director Goro Abe Has Left Nintendo

    Abe has worked on every WarioWare entry since the start

    Nintendo has suffered yet another key loss as developer Goro Abe has confirmed he has left the company to become a professor at the Osaka Electro-Communication University, working within its Department of Digital Games. Abe-san was well known for his extensive work on the WarioWare series,...

    • Nintendo
    • WarioWare

Sunday8th Mar 2026

  • News Yoshi Popcorn Bucket Announced For The Super Mario Galaxy Movie

    "Only in theatres April"

    If you're a popcorn lover and want to make your cinema experience extra special when you go and see The Super Mario Galaxy Movie next month, you'll want grab this themed bucket. The Yoshi popcorn bucket, featuring an egg to store popcorn inside, will be available alongside the movie's theatrical release. These buckets will...

    • Yoshi
    • Super Mario
    • Mario Movie
    • Nintendo
    • Mario Galaxy Movie
  • PSA Pokémon Pokopia Players Can Now Tour The Developer's Cloud Island

    You'll need a code and Switch Online sub to visit

    Apart from Mystery Gifts and events, the new relaxing life-sim Pokémon Pokopia for Switch 2 also allows you to visit Cloud Islands, which are separate from the main game experience. To give players a sample of what's to come in this new adventure, The Pokémon Company has joined in on the fun -...

    • PSA
    • Nintendo Switch 2
    • Pokemon
    • Nintendo Switch Online
    • The Pokemon Company
  • Poll Box Art Brawl - Duel: Tales Of Symphonia (GameCube)

    Sylvarant 'n' rave

    Hello chums, and welcome to another edition of Box Art Brawl! Before we get into this week's brawl, let's see how things panned out last time. To celebrate Pokémon's 30th anniversary, we threw all major Pokémon generations into the ring from Gen 1 all the way up to Gen 9. In what will no doubt come as no surprise, Gen 1 –...

    • Features
    • Polls
    • Box Art Brawl
  • Video Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection Introduces The Characters

    Out on Switch 2 next week

    Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection is out next week on the Switch 2 and Capcom has been promoting the game with all sorts of videos. Apart from the launch trailer, it's now finishing off the week with character introductions. So far we've got a look at Ogden and Kora. Here's both and if more show up, we'll add...

    • Videos
    • Nintendo Switch 2
    • Monster Hunter
    • Capcom

Saturday7th Mar 2026

  • News Xbox Is Bringing Another Game To Switch 2 Later This Month

    Compulsion's award-winning title 'South of Midnight'

    It's been a busy week for Xbox, but it's not done just yet! Following the announcement of its next generation console, it's now locked in a release date for the Switch 2 version of the "award-winning" title South of Midnight. This third-person action-adventure title by Compulsion Games was...

    • Nintendo Switch 2
    • Xbox
    • Upcoming Releases
  • Review Mobapad Chitu2 HD Controller For Switch 1 & 2 - Almost Beats Nintendo At Its Own Game

    You got the kind of sticks that can be so smooth, yeah ♫

    When I first got my hands on Nintendo’s Pro Controller for the Switch 2, I was blown away by just how smooth the analogue sticks felt. The tech is simple yet astoundingly effective: silicone rings were added to the interior, cushioning the movement of the sticks while preventing the caps...

    • Reviews
    • Nintendo Switch 2
    • Hardware
    • Accessories
  • Poll So, Will You Be Getting Pokémon Pokopia?

    Go on, tell us

    Pokémon Pokopia launched exclusively for the Switch 2 this week, and if you haven't already heard about this new relaxing life-simulation, it's been getting quite a lot of praise. The game has already shot to the top of Metacritic as one of the highest-rated Pokémon games of all time, and here in our review on Nintendo Life, we...

    • Nintendo Switch 2
    • Pokemon
    • Polls
  • News Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly Remake Switch 2 Demo Now Available

    Download it today

    In case you missed the news in January, Koei Tecmo announced a demo for the Japanese Horror title Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly Remake. As a reminder, it's now available for the Switch 2 via the eShop. The good news is save data will also carry over to the full game when it arrives on 12th March 2026. In the demo, you'll...

    • Nintendo Switch 2
    • Demos
    • Upcoming Releases
    • Reminders
  • Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (7th March)

    Creating utopia in Pokopia

    Well, another week is almost done and dusted, and what a quiet one it's been; just a totally normal, uneventful week in this sane world of ours. Sigh... Anyway, positive vibes! This week, we boshed out not one, but two Pokémon reviews for Pokopia and FireRed / LeafGreen – the 30th anniversary celebrations are certainly...

    • Features
    • Talking Point
    • Nintendo Switch
    • Nintendo Switch 2
    • Polls
  • Quiz How Well Do You Remember February's Nintendo News? Our Quiz Of The Month

    Your monthly quiz for Feb 2026

    We are back with our new monthly quiz feature, only... a little later this time. Yes, after a relatively quiet January, February came out of the gate hot. It felt like 28 straight days of news, announcements and reveals, capped off with a rather jam-packed Pokémon anniversary. Just one week in, March is showing no...

    • Quizzes
    • Nintendo
  • News Super Mario Run Gets A Super Mario Bros. Wonder Event

    Celebrating the Switch 2 Edition + Meetup in Bellabel Park

    Super Mario Bros. Wonder's Switch 2 Edition and "Meetup in Bellabel Park" DLC is out later this month, and to celebrate its launch, Nintendo's mobile runner Super Mario Run is hosting a special event. This event, taking place between now and 3rd April 2026, gives players the opportunity to...

    • Nintendo Switch 2
    • Super Mario
    • Nintendo
    • Nintendo Mobile
    • Updates

Friday6th Mar 2026

  • News Xbox Announces Next Generation Console, Will Play "Xbox And PC Games"

    Codenamed 'Project Helix'

    There has been plenty of debate about Xbox's future following the recent appointment of Asha Sharna as the new Microsoft Gaming CEO, but it appears the brand will continue as a console maker. In some big industry news this week, Xbox has officially announced "the return of Xbox" in the form of "Project Helix", Microsoft's...

    • Industry
    • Xbox
    • Microsoft
    • Hardware
  • News The Pokémon Company Issues Response To The White House's Pokopia Meme

    "no permission was granted"

    Ahead of the release of Pokémon Pokopia for Switch 2, fans have been passing the time by posting memes via a font generator from Pixel Frame, recreating the Pokopia logo with custom text. Someone on The White House's social media team apparently caught wind of this and created its own image using the Pokopia font...

    • Pokemon
    • The Pokemon Company
    • US