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YesterdaySat, 11th Apr 2026
Review South Of Midnight (Switch 2) - A Port That Compromises What This Enjoyable Game Did Best
Alice in bayou-land
South of Midnight is a third‑person action‑adventure that leans into its narrative hard. For those thinking of buying it, that’s the first thing to consider, because not every gamer has the same ‘high cutscene-to-gameplay ratio’ of patience. While it doesn’t over-indulge, it does like to pause events often to reveal...
Opinion Of All Things, Animal Crossing (And 'FOPI') Has Made Me A Switch 2 Evangelist
(Fear Of Price Increase)
When the 3.0 update arrived for Animal Crossing: New Horizons in January, covering it for this here website returned me to a place I thought I'd left behind. Playing for guide purposes brought me back to my island, Twin Peak
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (11th April)
Fight night
The weekend is finally upon us, so it's time for another edition of What Are You Playing! We thought that things might slow down a little after last week's Galaxy Movie extravaganza, but nooo. We got a new Pokémon game in the shape of Pokémon Champions (complete with bugs and unusual resolution quirks), a tr
News Super Battle Golf Brings Absolute Chaos To The Switch 2 In Summer 2026
"Finish first by any means necessary"
If you enjoy golf video games but would like them to be a bit more chaotic, Super Battle Golf by Brimstone Games might be worth checking out when it launches for the Switch 2 and multiple other consoles. It will hit the green in "Summer 2026" and offers up 1-8 player online multiplayer action, where everyone...
News Hades II Has Some Bonus Content Planned For Next Week
Launching alongside the Xbox and PS5 releases
[Fri 27th Mar, 2026 06:15 GMT]: Hades II developer Supergiant Games yesterday announced it would be bringing the Princess of the Underworld to Xbox and PlayStation platforms on 14th April 2026. If you're wondering how this is relevant to Nintendo, well, according to the team, there'll be an update...
News The Rogue Prince Of Persia Physical Release Now Available On Switch 1 & 2
Including standard and Immortal Editions
In case you missed it, Ubisoft's 2D roguelite The Rogue Prince of Persia gets a physical release on Switch 1 and 2 this week. The standard edition is available for $34.99 USD (or your regional equivalent) and the Immortal Edition (including a copy of the game, SteelBook, a poster and three lithography...
Friday10th Apr 2026
News Mario Kart World Has Been Updated To Version 1.6.1, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
This small update is available now
At the end of last month, Nintendo released a major update for its Switch 2 launch title Mario Kart World - adding Bob-omb Blast to the game's Battle mode. It also included various adjustments and fixes. Now, in a new update today, the Mario Kart team has released a smaller upda
Guide Last Chance To Grab These Switch 1 & 2 Games In Nintendo's 'Find Save Play' Sale (Europe)
Every discounted game we've scored 9/10+
Just a reminder that this eShop sale wraps up on Sunday, so if you were waiting to tick something off your wishlist, there's still time. Carry on! Another month, another whopping great eShop sale to peruse, and another round up from your friends at NL who over the years have reviewed a hefty chunk of Switch...
Round Up Everything Announced In The Level-5 Vision 2026 April Showcase
Layton! Inazuma! Snack World??
Level-5 has returned to the livestreamed showcase scene with its first 'Vision' showcase of 2026, providing an updated look at all the titles it is currently working on. Overall, the details were kept pretty vague in this one — more than a few games had a noncommittal "in development" label attached rather than a...
Review Pokémon Champions (Switch) – The Most Accessible & Flawed Competitive Pokémon Has Ever Been
More bugs than Viridian Forest
Keeping up with competitive Pokémon battling has always been a hassle. As the mainline series shifts from generation to generation, so does which Pokémon are available, access to specific Pokémon, methods for training those Pokémon, the introduction of new moves, abilities, and held items, as well as a continued...
News Another Switch 1 Release Might Be Ditching The "Cloud Version" Label On Switch 2
Guardians of the Galaxy has been rated for the console
We've been hoping to see more Switch 1 games lumbered with the Cloud Version label ditch that format and make the jump to Switch 2. And it looks like Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy might be the next one to come. Earlier today, r/GamingLeaksAndRumours (spotted via Gematsu) shared that a rating...
News Warhammer Brings Its Own 'Vampire Survivors' Game To Switch 1 & 2 This Year
In partnership with poncle
Warhammer has revealed its new game - borrowing the template of the insanely addictive roguelike Vampire Survivors and adding characters, weapons and enemies from its own tabletop universe - will be coming to the Switch 1 and 2 at some point this year. This new standalone release, officially titled Warhammer Survivors, is...
News Level-5's 'Snack World' RPG Is Getting A Full-Blown Remake On Switch 2
"Development's going well"
We'll be honest, the 2017 RPG Snack World: The Dungeon Crawl was not on our 'Switch 2 Remake' bingo card, but surprise, that's exactly what's happening. As revealed in today's Level-5 showcase, Snack World: Reloaded is in the works for Switch 2, boasting a complete overhaul of the original game with new visuals,...
News New Professor Layton Trailer Is Our Best Look Yet At The Upcoming Adventure
Still on track for 2026...
Today's Level-5 showcase might not have been overflowing with release dates, but it did give us a new look at Professor Layton and The New World of Steam, with the confirmation that it's still on track for 2026 (thank god). The new trailer is our best look yet at the upcoming puzzler, diving deep into Layton and Luke's...
News Level-5 Release Dates Still Up In The Air For Some Potential 2026 Titles
Plus, Decapolice might just be coming to Switch 2 now
Today's Level-5 Vision 2026 Showcase... certainly happened. And while fans of Professor Layton are probably happy, the same can't be said for those who are waiting for updates on other Level-5 games. Part way through the showcase, president Akihiro Hino introduced a sizzle reel-type video...
News Cemetery Management Sim 'Graveyard Keeper' Digs Up A Sequel On Switch 1 & 2
Rising from the dead in 2026
Medieval cemetery management is back with Lazy Bear Games and tinyBuild announcing Graveyard Keeper 2 is coming to the Switch and Switch 2 later this year. This sequel to the "original, unhinged title", which launched on the Switch in 2019, will see you restore a town and lead a loyal undead army into battle to save the...
News Fear Not, Pokémon Champions' Naff Switch 2 TV Resolution Is Fixable
Doctors hate this one simple Dock trick
Even if we overlook the limited launch Pokémon, the swathe of bugs, and the strange monetisation, Pokémon Champions still had more issues up its sleeve — talk about a dramatic launch, eh? Those playing in Docked Mode on Switch 2 might have noticed that the latest battler looked... a bit naff. Up on the...
Thursday9th Apr 2026
News Nintendo Expands Switch Online's NES Library With Three More Games
Play them right now
Nintendo has today added three more games to its Switch Online 'Nintendo Classics' subscription service. The latest releases are for the NES library and include Namco's Pac-Man from 1988, the 1989 puzzle title Mendel Palace (developed by the Pokémon team Game Freak and published by Namco in Japan), and Namco's 1984 action...
News Pokémon Pokopia Updated To Version 1.0.3, Includes Improvements & Fixes
Here are the full patch notes
The relaxing life-sim Pokémon Pokopia has received a new update this week, bumping the Switch 2 exclusive up to Version 1.0.3. Similar to the last patch, this one comes loaded with some improvements as well as multiple game fixes, so the overall experience should be better now. Although there is still an issue that's...
News Looks Like 'Elden Ring' Will Be A Pricey Game-Key Card Release On Switch 2
Pre-orders have popped up on Amazon
We know Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition is supposedly riding onto Switch 2 sometime in 2026, but not exactly when; nonetheless, pre-orders have opened up on Amazon in the US, giving us an idea of just how much it'll cost to visit The Lands Between on the newest Nintendo console. Spotted by u/mason2393 on...
Japanese Charts Switch 2 Hits Another Milestone As Pokémon Pokopia's Reign Continues
An unbreakable block
This week's physical games chart from Famitsu are here, and they paint a very familiar picture, though the Switch 2 is busy smashing sales numbers as the console reaches 5 million units sold in Japan. But first, Pokémon Pokopia is once again the number-one selling physical release of the week. While last week saw a big dip in...
News My Nintendo Store Restocks Super Mario 40th Anniversary Reward (North America)
Get this pin set while you can!
Mario's 40th anniversary celebrations are currently underway, and as part of the MAR10 Day celebrations in March, a special pin set was released as a My Nintendo Reward in North America. If you weren't able to get it the first time, here's your notice that it's once again available for 600 Platinum Points. It...
PSA 'Hello, Yoshi!' Hatches On Western Switch eShops Today
Dino stretch
Nintendo has been gradually rolling out its My Mario line to Western audiences since the start of the year, and today, the kid-friendly Hello, Yoshi! app joins the roster. This one launched in Japan back in November 2025, and promises a similar gameplay experience (if we can even call it "gameplay") to the original Hello, Mario! title...
PSA Pokémon Champions First Mystery Gift Distribution Now Live
Add some muscle to your team
Pokémon Champions has officially arrived on the Switch this week, and putting the teething issues aside for one moment, the battle title's first mystery gift event has now officially gone live. This will allow you to add a Machamp to your party. This Pokémon comes in a Cherish Ball and is equipped with the following...
Wednesday8th Apr 2026
Guide Pokémon Champions: Mystery Gift Codes List
All current Pokémon Champions Mystery Gift codes
Mystery Gift codes have been a mainstay of Pokémon games for years now, and that trend continues in Pokémon Champions. Below, we'll be keeping track of every Champions Mystery Gift code, detailing what it unlocks and its expiry date — so you never have to worry about missing out on a freebie. As...
Guide 21 Best Switch 2 Games Under $25
Bang for your buck
Since launch back in June 2025, Switch 2 has steadily accrued a solid library of games that take advantage of the system's improved specs and features. While many titles are also available on Switch 1, perks like better frame rates, sharper visuals, and easy chat and screen-sharing, not to mention game-sharing, make it hard to go...
News 007 First Light Shaken By Delay On Switch 2, Now Releasing After Other Consoles
A summer stir
Just a month and a half out from James Bond's next video game outing, Hitman developer IO Interactive has announced that the Switch 2 version of 007 First Light is being delayed. Now, instead of landing on the newest Nintendo console on 27th May 2026, the same day as PS5, Xbox Series, and PC, we'll have to wait until "later this...
News Dragon Quest VII: Reimagined Has Received An Update For Switch 1 & 2 Today
Dealing with some pesky progression bugs
Dragon Quest VII: Reimagined arrived for the Switch and Switch 2 in February, and if you were hoping for some fixes, you're in luck! Square Enix has today rolled out a new patch for the Switch and Switch 2. It's available right now, and according to a rough translation from the official Japanese game...
News No Man's Sky Goes Full Pokémon In New Creature-Catching 'Xeno Arena' Update
No Man's Skarmory
We've seen Hello Games add all kinds of crazy content to No Man's Sky over the last 10 years (!!), but today's update might take the biscuit for the feature we were least expecting to see. The new Xeno Arena update is Pokémon. Nope, we're not joking. The latest patch adds mechanics that cover everything from creature catching to...
News PowerWash Simulator 2's First DLC Pack Lands Last-Minute Delay On Switch 2
Update: UNACCEPTABLE!!
PowerWash Simulator racked up some pretty impressive crossover DLC in its time, and its sequel looks like it'll start doing the same next year. FuturLab has today lifted the lid on PowerWash Simulator 2's first DLC pack, featuring none other than a handful of locales from the beloved Cartoon Network series, Adventure Time. We...
PSA You Can Now Download Pokémon Champions On Switch
There's also a free update for Switch 2
Pokémon battles level-up today with the release of Pokémon Champions on the Switch eShop. If you aren't already playing it, here's our reminder that this free download is now officially available across Nintendo's storefronts around the globe. Before you jump in, it's worth noting that there's a starter...
Talking Point Which Zelda Game Would You Most Like To See Remade?
Spirit Tracks - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Chuchu Train
Another year, another jaunt on the Rumour Express, right? Yes, whispers of a new Zelda remake are making the rounds once again following a recent claim that Ocarina of Time is making a big comeback on the Switch 2 later this year. We've been here before and we'll probably be here again, but...
Tuesday7th Apr 2026
News Nintendo Switch 2 System Update 22.1.0 Is Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
A small but stable update
Following a major system update for the Switch 1 and 2 last month, Nintendo has now released a much smaller firmware update for both hybrid platforms. Version 22.1.0 includes "system stability improvements" following the rollout of Version 22.0.0, which introduced a lot of improvements and adjustments. So, this latest...
UK Charts Mario Galaxy Jumps Up The Rankings Thanks To A Big-Screen Boost
Movie Star
After a short pause for the Easter Bank Holiday, this week's UK charts are finally in, and no, it's not the most surprising ranking this time. The top 10 is much as you might expect, with EA SPORTS FC 26 holding onto the top spot once again, and Switch 2 hits like Mario Kart World, Pokopia, and Pokémon Legends: Z-A hanging around with...
News Fantastic Fantasy Roguelike Absolum Is Getting The Full Physical Treatment On Switch 2
Not a Game-Key Card in sight
After getting its hooks in us last year with its addictive 'rogue 'em up' gameplay loop, Absolum is heading to Switch 2 later this year... with a full physical release. Silver Lining Interactive today announced that the fantasy roguelike's next-gen physical is now available to pre-order from its online store for £44.99...
News Assassin's Creed Shadows Switch 2 Update Adds Mouse And Keyboard Support
Included in the new game update
Ubisoft has announced it's releasing a new update for Assassin's Creed Shadows this week across all platforms. Title Update 1.1.10 comes loaded with all sorts of gameplay improvements. Most notably on the Switch 2, you can look forward to mouse and keyboard support - allowing you to take "full control of Naoe and...
Monday6th Apr 2026
Guide Best Nintendo Switch 1 & 2 Roguelikes, Roguelites & Run-Based Games
Like Rogue?
We've given this list a little spring clean and updated it with Blue Prince and Caves of Qud. Enjoy! When it comes to modern video games, there are few more polarising genre terms than 'roguelike'. That divisive descriptor draws some players like moths to a flame, while others run a mile at its mere whisper. It often feels like...
News New Limited-Time Switch 2 Offer Features A Small Saving On Mario Galaxy
And Mario Galaxy 2, of course
Well, what a convenient bit of timing! Hot on the heels of The Super Mario Galaxy Movie's release last week, Nintendo has today announced an all-new limited-time Switch 2 offer, featuring (you guessed it) Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2. Yep, the Switch 1 game! From 12th April - 9th May, you can pick up a...
News Level-5 Will Finally Share News On Its Upcoming Titles In 'Vision 2026' Showcase
Coming this week!
Level-5 has announced that it's finally ready to share some updates about its upcoming titles in a new 'Vision 2026' showcase. The presentation will air on the Level-5 YouTube channel on Friday, 10th April 2026 at 1pm BST / 2pm CET / 5am PT / 8am ET. While the precise contents of the event are being kept under wraps to maintain...
News Monolith Soft Talks Up Ganondorf's "Alluring Charm" In New Interview
"You witness a king's revival"
Developer Monolith Soft has published a new interview discussing its involvement with the production of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom (thanks, Go Nintendo). The interview focuses on the creation and modelling of the game's characters, creatures, and items, which
Sunday5th Apr 2026
Video 12 Exciting New Games Coming To Switch 1 & 2 In April 2026
Pokémon, Pragmata, Tomodachi Life and more!
April is officially underway, and it's another action-packed month for the Switch 1 & 2 in terms of new releases. There's a little bit of something for everyone - starting with Goat Simulator 3 on Switch 2, which is already available! Next week we've got Pokémon Champions, and in the middle of the month...
Feature Nintendo Life eShop Selects (March 2026)
Our picks for the best eShop games on Switch 1 & 2 in March
As early signs of spring emerge after a pretty rough winter, there's only one thing we can think about right now: what's waiting for us on the eShop. Yep, it's eShop Selects for March 2026, and yes, believe it or not, there's lots to dig into besides building and breaking things in Pokémon...
Feature "Stop Tagging Us About Bubsy!" - Fabraz On Being Bullied Into Reviving A Maligned Mascot
"We were blown away by the reception"
Bubsy, it's safe to say, doesn't have the greatest reputation in the world. So when Bubsy 4D was announced at Gamescom 2025, we were honestly pretty floored. Not only was Atari reviving a series that's arguably had far more misses than hits in its 30+ year history, but it was bringing on critically-acclaimed...
Led by the writer behind Chrono Trigger and Xenogears
In February, Wright Flyer Studios announced the turn-based RPG Another Eden Begins would be coming to Switch 1 & 2. Alongside a new trailer today, the developer and publisher has now confirmed this time-travelling adventure will be launching for both platforms on 17th September 2026. The new and...
Saturday4th Apr 2026
News Ratatan Dev Cancels The Switch Version
The rhythm game is not coming to "legacy hardware"
The rhythm roguelike Ratatan was originally planned for the Switch, but in an update this week, developer Ratata Arts has announced it will no longer be coming to Nintendo's original hybrid platform or the PlayStation 4. Fortunately, it's still on the way to the Switch 2. The team, which was also...
Pot, Kettle, Black
Now fully aware of fire-hungry crawling monsters lurking in the shadows, I jump out of my skin at scuttling sounds behind me. I swing around and breathe a sigh of relief. It is just my house, which has sprouted legs and is dutifully following me on my odyssey to Moon Mountain. First released on PS5 and PC in May 2025, The...
PSA System Shock Remake Gets A Switch 2 Demo
Following performance improvements last month
If you've been wanting to try out the System Shock Remake and happen to have access to a Switch 2, Nightdive Studios has now released a demo on the eShop. This follows an update for the title on Switch 1 and 2 last month, which included some massive performance improvements on both platforms and should...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (4th April)
Catching a talkie?
Hello there, lovely people. (Hey, Alex is off right now, so I'm nabbing the catchphrase.) It's been a Mario-filled week with the launch of a certain record-breaking motion picture. Yes, The Super Mario Galaxy Movie came out fire flowers blazing this week. Reviews followed in the footsteps of its predecessor, with critics failing...
Friday3rd Apr 2026
News Nintendo Details The Benefits Of Playing Tomodachi Life On Switch 2
Just don't expect everything
If you plan to play the Switch release Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream on your Switch 2, there will be some slight improvements. As detailed in Nintendo's recently published FAQ, while there are "no differences in the software content", the gameplay will take advantage of the Switch 2's capabilities. For starters, this...
Review Super Meat Boy 3D (Switch 2) - Not The Finest Cut, But Still Tasty
A real meat grinder
In many ways, the gaming landscape was radically different in 2010, and one difference was a relative lack of indie releases. Nowadays, it’s not uncommon for games like Balatro or Hollow Knight: Silksong to have equal sales, attention, and excitement behind them as major AAA releases, and it can be easy to forget that such...
