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Tuesday27th Jan 2026
News Ubisoft Increases 'Just Dance' Subscription Prices In The Wake Of Restructuring & Cuts
Money+
Just a week after Ubisoft announced it was making a huge amount of cuts and cancellations in order to aid efficiency and corporate restructuring, the French studio has confirmed it will be increasing the price of Just Dance+ subscriptions from April 2026. The streaming service, which launched back in November 2022, can be used in-game from...
- Nintendo Switch
- Ubisoft
- Industry
News The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Gets Another Stunning Movie Poster
Celebrating the "first look" at Yoshi
Last weekend, Nintendo aired a special Direct presentation for its upcoming Super Mario Galaxy Movie, which is due out in cinemas this April. This particular clip focused on Mario's pal Yoshi, who will join the crew in this new adventure, which takes place across all sorts of familiar locations. To celebrate...
- Super Mario
- Mario Movie
- Yoshi
- Nintendo
- Movies
News FUR Squadron Phoenix Brings All The Star Fox Vibes To Switch Next Month
Fur real
Raptor Claw's FUR Squadron rather proudly wore its Star Fox inspirations on its sleeve when it flew onto Switch back in 2023, and its sequel, FUR Squadron Phoenix, isn't shying away from things either. This on-rails space shooter arrives on the Switch eShop on 25th February, and it looks every bit as McCloud-ian as we'd hoped. There's a...
- News
- Switch eShop
- Upcoming Releases
News WarioWare's Original Soundtrack Has Been Added To Nintendo Music
It's Wario time!
Nintendo Music has already added a Fire Emblem, Mario & Luigi and Zelda soundtrack this year, and a new update today sees the arrival of the original WarioWare album. This Game Boy Advance title debuted in 2003 and was composed by Ryoji Yoshitomi and Kyoko Miyamoto. Yoshitomi composed
- Wario
- WarioWare
- GBA
- Game Boy Advance
- Nintendo Music
Monday26th Jan 2026
News Super Mario Galaxy Movie's New Trailer Shares A "First Look" At Yoshi
New galaxies, new friends
Nintendo just aired a new trailer for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie during a special Direct broadcast and it gave fans a "first" proper look at Mario's long-time pal
- Super Mario
- Mario Movie
- Yoshi
- Nintendo
- Illumination
News NYXI's Hyperion 3 Is, On Paper, The Perfect Joy-Con 2 Alternative
Early-bird price expires today
Over the coming years, we're likely to see a bunch of alternatives to the Switch 2's Joy-Con, but NYXI's new Hyperion 3 looks like it might be a solid early contender. Available for pre-order now via the NYXI website, you can currently take advantage of a 30% 'early-bird' discount, bringing the price down to £88 for...
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Accessories
News Hyrule Warriors: Age Of Imprisonment Surpasses 1 Million Copies Sold
Not bad!
Koei Tecmo has confirmed that Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment has now surpassed 1 million copies sold. This comes via key financial data (thanks, RPG Site) in which Age of Imprisonment is listed with a note stating 'Over 1 million copies sold worldwide' when translated. Seems pretty clear to us! The game launched on 6th November 2025
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Zelda
UK Charts Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade Knocks Animal Crossing Down A Peg
Nook, don't touch
If you needed bonus proof that there's still an appetite for big ol' ports on Nintendo Switch 2, this week's UK charts show exactly that. Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade has burst onto the scene at number two this week as the only non-Nintendo title to make the top five. While it couldn't trouble Mario Kart World at the top...
- UK Charts
- Nintendo
- Nintendo Switch 2
- UK
Poll Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 3 Has A Final Title, But What Could It Be?
Regale us with your ideas
So, the third entry in the Final Fantasy VII Remake trilogy officially has a final title (or subtitle, as is more likely), according to an interview with director Naoki Hamaguchi over at GameSpot. It's a pretty significant milestone, and as stated by Hamaguchi-san, the team had it down to two potential titles during Paris...
- Polls
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Upcoming Releases
- Final Fantasy
ICYMI The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Is Now Coming To Cinemas Two Days Earlier
In certain parts of the world
Yesterday, Nintendo finally gave us our first look at Yoshi in The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, thanks to a Nintendo Direct and a brand new trailer. And while Yoshi — and some other Mario series cameos — stole the spotlight, there's one piece of additional news that fans in certain countries can get excited about. The...
- ICYMI
- Nintendo
- Movies
- Super Mario
- Mario Movie
News Dynasty Warriors 3 Remaster Delayed To Unannounced Date On Switch 1 & 2
Originally due out in March
Just two months ahead of launch, Koei Tecmo Games and Omega Force have delayed Dynasty Warriors 3: Complete Edition Remastered, which was due to come to Switch 1 and Switch 2 on 19th March 2026. The new date? There isn't one yet, unfortunately, with the game's producer Tomohiko Sho sharing that it will be "announced at a...
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Nintendo Switch
- Upcoming Releases
News Beautiful Photography Adventure 'Opus: Prism Peak' Snaps Up New Release Date
Prismatic
After a last-minute delay towards the end of 2025, OPUS: Prism Peak — the spiritual successor to Opus: Echo of Starsong (a game we absolutely adore) — finally has a brand new release date for Switch 1 and Switch 2. Coming out on
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Nintendo Switch
- Upcoming Releases
Sunday25th Jan 2026
Guide Best Final Fantasy Games, Ranked - Switch 2 And Nintendo Systems
Every single Final Fantasy game, mainline or spin-off, ranked by you
All updated with two of the best Final Fantasy games around, at least in our books — Final Fantasy Tactics and Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade, both on Switch 2. Enjoy! As one of the biggest RPG franchises in the world, Final Fantasy has a boatload of titles under its belt...
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- Final Fantasy
- All Time
- Best Games
News Surprise! Rayman 30th Anniversary Edition Has Been Rated
The party is just getting started
Ubisoft's Rayman series is currently celebrating 30 years, and it seems an announcement could be taking place soon. A new rating has appeared on the Australian Classification Board for Rayman 30th Anniversary Edition. The classification took place on 22nd January 2026. Additional details list Atari as the developer...
- Rayman
- Ubisoft
- Nintendo Switch
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Switch eShop
News Bandai Namco Announces New Dragon Ball Game Project "AGE 1000"
"Major" DLC also revealed for Sparking! ZERO
The Dragon Ball series is currently celebrating its 40th anniversary, and as part of a special 'Dragon Ball Genkidamatsuri' event this week, Bandai Namco has shared some video game announcements. First up, there's "breaking news" regarding the latest game in the works. It's the official announcement of...
- Dragon Ball
- Bandai Namco
- Nintendo Switch
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Upcoming Releases
Poll Box Art Brawl: Duel - Super Mario Advance 3: Yoshi's Island
Mlem
We are back, back, back with another edition of Box Art Brawl! We went tactical last week, as we matched up a pair of covers for Final Fantasy Tactics A2: Grimoire of the Rift on the DS, and it's got to be said, the results were the most one-sided we've seen in a long time. The bright European / Japanese version took home a staggering 90% of...
- Features
- Polls
- Box Art Brawl
- GBA
- Yoshi
Mailbox Non-Standard Switch 2s, Joy-Con Colours, Zelda amiibo We Need - Nintendo Life Letters
Issue #32 - January 2026
Welcome back, lovely people, to the Nintendo Life Mailbox! We're still in the first weeks of a new year, and we can all now officially confirm that it's...another year. Hmm. Enough dwelling - there's more than enough of that to do when you click elsewhere on the web. Let's talk video games, shall we? Got something you want...
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Random Here's To Robert Burns And His Long-Standing Relationship With...Animal Crossing?
The best laid schemes o' mice an' men gang aft agley (especially if you don't own ACNH)
"Aloha!" as we say here in Scotland, and welcome to an impromptu Nintendo Life Burns Night celebration, with me, an Irish fella. Now, for those unaware, and to get things off in a high-brow sort of way through the illusion of learning, Robert Burns was a...
- Random
- Nintendo
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Animal Crossing
Rumour MySims Could Be Getting A New Switch Game, According To EA Survey
One to watch
EA's MySims series, which started life during the Wii and DS generation, made a surprise comeback on the Switch in 2024. Following the release of the MySims Cozy Bundle, there's reportedly been a new EA survey sent out to select Sims players, and it's believed to be hinting at a new MySims game for the Switch and other platforms. It...
- Rumours
- Nintendo Switch
- EA
- The Sims
- MySims
Saturday24th Jan 2026
Expect the unexpected, no?
"A message from the dev team:" Maybe in years past, such an intro would fill us with excitement and anticipation; after all, a peek behind the development curtain is always a welcome treat. But in 2026, the line is a signifier of bad news. Said opening almost always leads to the following: "We've got some news today...
- Features
- Interviews
- Industry
PSA Switch 2 Visual And Performance Improvements Included In New Rocket League Update
Update: Here's a side-by-side comparison
[Fri 23rd Jan, 2026 01:35 GMT]: Since the arrival of the Switch 2 last year, many third-party developers have been updating their existing Switch games for Nintendo's new hybrid system. With this in mind, Psyonix's latest update for its vehicular soccer game Rocket League has today added Switch 2 visual...
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Nintendo Switch
- Switch eShop
- Updates
- PSA
Poll What Review Score Would You Give Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade?
Tifa and claws
Switch 2 has been graced with a few 'impossible' ports in its first months on the market, and this week, Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade joined the ranks. While playing Square Enix's acclaimed 2020 remake on Nintendo's old hybrid would have felt like a pipedream, FFVII looks, runs, and feels exceptionally good on Switch 2. Sure,...
- Polls
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Square Enix
- Final Fantasy
News Sonic Racing Open To Including More 'Deep Cut' Characters From Extended Sonic Universe
Tangle and Whisper join the race next month
Last November, Sega announced three more characters for Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds. This included the Sonic the Hedgehog IDW duo, Tangle and Whisper. Now, in a recent interview with MCV Magazine, Sonic Team boss Takashi Iizuka has reiterated how the team realises there is "a lot of passion around the...
- Sonic
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Nintendo Switch
- Sega
- DLC
News Industry Veteran Hideki Konno Has Apparently Left Nintendo After Four Decades
Thanks for everything, Konno-san
Following the news of Kensuke Tanabe's retirement earlier this week, it's now being reported game designer, director, producer, and Nintendo veteran Hideki Konno has also called time on his career at the Japanese firm. According to an update on his Facebook page, Konno seemingly left the company in July 2025, but...
- Nintendo
- Hideki Konno
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Nintendo Switch
- Nintendo Mobile
News Warframe Switch 2 Version Scheduled To Launch In Q1 2026
A release date will be announced next month
In case you missed the news, the free-to-play title Warframe is on its way to the Nintendo Switch 2 in 2026. Digital Extremes held its first Devstream of the year this week, and the team has now narrowed down the launch window of this version to "later" in the first quarter of 2026. As for the exact...
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Nintendo Switch
- Upcoming Releases
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (24th January)
On Cloud nine
Well folks, you made it! The weekend is here again, which means it's time to get some all-important gaming done. Before that though, let's quickly recap the week. Our big review was for Final Fantasy VII Remake on the Switch 2, and as expected, it's a bit of a banger. We also heard from director Naoki Hamag
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Opinion I'll Never Truly RIP Until 'The Séance Of Blake Manor' Comes To Switch
Haunt me, mammy
Spooky Doorway is an Irish dev studio that's already brought us lucky Switch gamers some seriously good point-and-click fun times in the form of The Darkside Detective series. This is a studio with form, and one that's already proven it knows how to serve up clever puzzle adventures that just get what makes this particular genre...
- Opinion
- Features
- Nintendo Switch
- Nintendo Switch 2
Friday23rd Jan 2026
Every game we scored 9/10 or higher, plus a personal pick
Pssst, the Supercharge Sale ends this Sunday, so if you've been considering splashing on some sale goodies, this weekend is your last chance to grab up some excellent titles... If it feels like a mere matter of days since Nintendo wrapped up its last massive eShop sale, that's because it...
- Guides
- Nintendo
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Switch eShop
- Sales
Reminder Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade 'Limited Early Purchase Edition' Offer Ends Next Week
Get a bonus copy of FFVII while you can
If you're planning on picking up Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade this week, and haven't already purchased it, here's your reminder that the 'Limited Early Purchase Edition' is still available. It's $39.99 / £39.99 and is available until 31st January 2026. You can also grab the Deluxe version, including a...
- Reminders
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Nintendo Switch
- Switch eShop
- Square Enix
News Pokémon Developer Game Freak To Reveal More About 'Beast Of Reincarnation' Later This Month
Update: Director responds to question about a Switch 2 release
[Sat 10th Jan, 2026 01:30 GMT]: The Pokémon developer Game Freak recently released the DLC Mega Dimension, so what's it up to beyond this? In case you missed it when it was revealed last year, the studio has a new action RPG Beast of Reincarnation
- Pokemon
- Game Freak
- Xbox
- Industry
Poll So, Will You Be Getting The Switch 2 Upgrade For Super Mario Bros. Wonder?
Meetup In Bellabel Park arrives this March
Yesterday, Nintendo surprised us with a new trailer for Super Mario Bros. Wonder – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Meetup in Bellabel Park. It detailed what to expect when it launches on 26th March 2026. At the very end of this video, Nintendo explains the two purchase options, which are similar to previous...
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Nintendo Switch
- Super Mario
- DLC
- Polls
News The Fable Reboot Is Reportedly "Under Consideration" For Switch 2
Game hits PC, Xbox, and PS5 this year
Xbox Game Studios recently revealed Playground Games' upcoming Fable reboot properly, showcasing a bunch of gameplay that stays true to the classic series while throwing in a few intriguing evolutions for good measure. Launching this Autumn on PC, Xbox Series X|S, and PS5, we honestly weren't expecting to see...
- NIntendo Switch 2
- Xbox
Japanese Charts Animal Crossing: New Horizons Digs Up A Win On Switch 2
Striking gold in a quiet week
Famitsu has given us our latest look at the physical Japanese gaming charts, and despite a Nintendo newbie joining the ranks, it has been a very quiet week indeed. Unsurprisingly, Animal Crossing: New Horizons - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition comes out on top this time, debuting with a meagre 31,372 copies sold — hey, we...
- Japanese Charts
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Nintendo Switch
News Pokémon Legends Z-A Ranked Battle Season 6 Start Date And Rewards Revealed
Get out my Swamp
With Pokémon Legends: Z-A's Sceptile-focused season coming to an end, The Pokémon Company has shared some extra details on what's next for the Ranked Battle scene, including the all-important start date and rewards. Ranked Battle Season 6 kicks off on 29th January and will be sticking around until 19th February. In that time,...
- News
- Pokemon
- Nintendo Switch
- Nintendo Switch 2
Review Hit Box Ultra Arcade Controller - The Ultimate Partner For Fighting Fans
C-c-c-combo!!
I’ve reviewed several leverless arcade controllers for the Switch / Switch 2, but I’ve had my eye on the Hit Box Ultra for a little while now. For those unfamiliar, Hit Box is the original leverless arcade controller; if you want to contest that, then it’s at least the one that popularised the concept. The Ultra is the...
- Features
- Reviews
- Nintendo Switch
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Accessories
News Street Fighter 6's Next DLC Character Arrives This March, First-Look Gameplay Trailer Released
The "Big Apple brawler" enters the ring
Street Fighter 6's roster has continued to grow, and as we enter 2026, Capcom is now looking towards the return of Alex. We saw him in action in a teaser trailer earlier this month, and this week Capcom has now rolled out first-look gameplay of the "Big Apple brawler". No use holding back when faced with...
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Street Fighter
- Capcom
- Updates
- DLC
Thursday22nd Jan 2026
News Mario Kart World Has Been Updated To Version 1.5.0, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Download this update on Switch 2 today
Nintendo has released the first update for Mario Kart World this year, and it bumps the latest racing entry up to Version 1.5.0. This update makes some general changes and also addresses multiple issues. This includes Team Races in Knockout Tour and the addition of Polish language support. Here's the full...
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Mario Kart
- Mario Kart World
- Nintendo
- Updates
Random Mario Wonder's New Box Art Might Be The Ugliest 'Switch 2 Edition' Cover Yet
Wonder Wall (of text)
Nintendo has lifted the lid on a bunch of Super Mario Bros. Wonder - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Meetup In Bellabel Park info today. We got a new trailer packed with fresh playable characters and challenges, three new amiibo, a closer look at that darn
- Random
- Nintendo
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Mario
- Upcoming Releases
News Final Fantasy VII Remake's Sequels Will Have "Exactly The Same" Gameplay As Other Consoles
Rebirth and third entry are now in development for Switch 2
If you've been keeping up with Final Fantasy VII Remake on the Switch 2, then you'll probably already know that its direct sequel, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, along with the untitled third entry, will also head to the hybrid console in the future. Rebirth represents quite a drastic...
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Final Fantasy
News Pokémon Legends Z-A Version 2.0.1 Is Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Including multiple fixes for Mega Dimension
Pokémon Legends: Z-A has received its first update of the year today for the Switch and Switch 2. When you download it, your copy will be updated to Version 2.0.1. It focuses on some adjustments for obtaining certain items (including an increase to the maximum number of Mega Shards) and also applies a...
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Nintendo Switch
- Pokemon
- Updates
- DLC
News Super Mario Bros. Wonder + Meetup In Bellabel Park Arrives On Switch 2 In March
Rosalina Returns
After its rating earlier this month, Nintendo has today given us another look at Super Mario Bros. Wonder - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Meetup In Bellabel Park, accompanied by a release date of 26th March. The new trailer showcases a bunch of new features that will be arriving in the 2023
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- Nintendo
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Mario
- Upcoming Releases
News Donkey Kong Bananza's First Update Of 2026 Is Now Available, Here's What's Included
It's been a busy week for DK
Alongside an update to Mario Kart World today, Nintendo has also released its first patch of 2026 for Donkey Kong Bananza. It also adds Polish language support. According to the patch notes, "several other issues" have been addressed to improve the overall experience, but as usual, no additional information has been...
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Donkey Kong
- Nintendo
- Updates
News Super Mario Bros. Wonder Is Getting A Trio Of New amiibo
Out alongside Meetup in Bellabel Park on Switch 2
Super Mario Bros. Wonder – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Meetup in Bellabel Park is coming out very soon — as just announced on Nintendo Today! — but that's not the only upgrade coming to the 2023 GOTY-nominated platformer. Three brand new
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Upcoming Releases
- amiibo
- Super Mario
Digital disrespect
As you'll doubtless be well aware if you're on this page, Nintendo chose not to add analogue triggers to Switch 2. Now, how much you really care about this is mostly going to come down to what kind of games you play. Indeed, it's in the likes of the racing genre that the omission of analogue triggers, which register the amount of...
- Guides
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Nintendo Switch
News Switch 2 Remains The Fastest-Selling Console In The US At 4.4 Million Units
35% more than the PS4
The Switch 2 ended 2025 with a total of 4.4 million units sold in the US, according to Circana's Mat Piscatella. This means that after its seventh month on the market, Nintendo's new system is still the fastest-selling home console in US history. Piscatella noted afterwards that the Game Boy Advance is the overall winner in...
- Nintendo
- Nintendo Switch 2
- US
News Prince Of Persia Team Behind Cancelled Sands Of Time Remake Shares Final Message
"We know this is deeply disappointing"
Ubisoft's Prince of Persia: Sands of Time remake will no longer see the light of day after the company announced a major organisational restructure this week. Alongside this news, the team working on the game has issued a message explaining the reason behind this "difficult decision". Although the project had...
- Ubisoft
- Prince of Persia
- Industry
News A 'World Class' Pokémon Attraction Is Coming To Universal Studios
Japan first, then global
The Pokémon Company and Universal Studios have announced that a 'world class' Pokémon attraction will be coming to Universal Studios themes parks in Japan and global locations. Described as an 'interactive Pokémon experience' that will "stimulate all five senses", the attraction will debut at Universal Studios Japan in...
- Pokemon
- Universal Studios
News "The Delays Have Been Unacceptable" - The Wait Continues For Rock It Games' Croc Physical
Croc and roll
Poor old Croc: Legend of the Gobbos. The Argonaut Games remaster arrived on Switch on 2nd April, the very same day that we were all distracted by the monster Switch 2 reveal Direct, and those who pre-ordered the physical edition way back in Oct 2024 still have no idea when it's going to arrive. Talk about a Croc-y start. The game...
- News
- Nintendo Switch
- Upcoming Releases
News Mario Wonder's 'Real' Talking Flower Sounds Both Charming And Irritating
Launches in March
Just ahead of the launch of Super Mario Bros. Wonder - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Meetup In Bellabel Park (right, come on Nintendo, just chill with these titles), the 'real' Talking Flower accessory will release on 12th March, 2026. As for what it does, well, it's pretty much what you'd expect. It'll say random quotes on its own...
- NIntendo
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Accesories
News Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties Scores A Switch 2 eShop Demo This Week
Update: It's now live on the eShop
Last week, the PlayStation Blog revealed a demo for Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties would be released on PlayStation 5. It's now been officially confirmed for the Switch 2 and multiple other platforms. It should be live on the Switch 2 eShop very soon, and will give players access to both games. However, it's been...
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Yakuza
- Demos
- Sega
- Upcoming Releases
