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September2020
Random Switch Owners Are Discovering Just How Frustrating Super Mario Sunshine Can Be
"Miyamoto retire," says one player
The release of Super Mario 3D All-Stars serves as the perfect opportunity for younger gaming fans to experience classic Mario games for the first time, while also giving us older folk a chance to revisit some of our favourite titles. All three games in the release - Super Mario 64, Super Mario Sunshine and Super...
Review WWE 2K Battlegrounds - A Disappointingly Poor Wrestlefest
We've Cena lot better than this
The one-word catchphrase is a mythical achievement in professional wrestling. If you’re so well-loved by the fans that you can get a single word ‘over’ with the crowd – Ric Flair’s “woooooo”, Steve Austin’s “what”, Daniel Bryan’s “yes” – you’ve clearly earned legend status. In trying to...
UK Charts Super Mario 3D All-Stars Goes Straight To Number One
Was there ever any doubt?
UK chart data is now in for the week ending 19th September, revealing that Super Mario 3D All-Stars has triple-jumped its way to number one in its debut week. The game managed to overtake last week's number one Marvel's Avengers, leading a top ten which features no less than four Switch exclusives. The ever-present Animal...
Rumour Advert Suggests Smash Ultimate's Next DLC Fighter Could Be Revealed By Early October
And possibly playable, too?
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate fans believe that the game's next DLC fighter could be revealed as early as 4th October thanks to a newly-spotted advertisement. Twitter user @OnuaUlt has shared a photograph of a current advertisement seen in a Japanese 7-Eleven store. The advert is for Smash Ultimate's Fighters Pass Vol. 2,...
News Monster Hunter Rise amiibo Will Be Exclusive To Specific Stores In North America And Europe
Your choices are limited
With two new Monster Hunter games coming to Switch next year, it's a pretty exciting time for fans of the series, and a brand new wave of amiibo make the deal even sweeter. As you may already know, we're being treated to new figures for Palamute, Magnamalo, and Palico, all of which unlock different special layered armour...
News Dataminer Shares New Details About The Emulation In Super Mario 3D All-Stars
"Perhaps a sign of more to come?"
In the short time-frame since the leak and release of Super Mario 3D All-Stars, dataminers have been discovering more and more about this 35th-anniversary collection each day. The latest finding once again comes from OatmealDome. This time, they believe they've uncovered additional "GPU features" in the GameCube...
Video The Problem With The Super Mario 3D All-Stars Release
"It's bad business"
What do Super Mario 3D All-Stars, Super Mario Bros. 35 and Jump Rope Challenge all have in common? They're all limited-time releases and well...according to our very own American-based video producer Zion Grassl, it's bad for everyone. Heck, even The Legend of Zeld
Random Some 3D All-Stars Players Aren't Happy About The Visible Debug Cubes In Super Mario Sunshine
"this is absolutely a sign of Nintendo being lazy"
When Super Mario 3D All-Stars was leaked onto the internet earlier this week, dataminers quickly discovered the games were running on emulators. As pointed out by Digital Foundry, there are
Feature Behind The Music Of Final Fantasy: Crystal Chronicles Remastered Edition
We speak to the people behind this wonderous soundtrack
A little while ago Final Fantasy: Crystal Chronicles Remastered Edition arrived on Switch and took many of us on a nostalgia trip to the beloved GameCube original from 2003. While the launch of the remaster perhaps wasn't as smooth as you might hope, one area where it really excelled was the...
Review Giraffe And Annika - A Laid-Back Adventure That Might Be Too Chill For Some
Challenge Annika
We were pretty thrilled by this one before booting it up – I mean, how many games have giraffes in them?! Certainly not enough. The Adventure Pals repped the ruminant but nothing else really springs to mind. Imagine our disappointment, then, when we booted up the game and found nary an actual giraffe in sight, just a sort of weird...
News Switch Owners Can Claim A Free Game This Weekend If They Already Own One Of These Titles
A limited-time offer
Everyone loves free games and this weekend the publisher Nakana.io is giving away Journey of the Broken Circle. This all ties in with the launch of the game on the Switch. If you want to claim this one for free instead of paying the regular price of $8.00 USD (or your regional equivalent), all you have to do is purchase or...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (September 19th)
Here are our picks, but what are yours?
What a busy week we've had! With a Nintendo Direct, our very own Nintendo Life Indie Spotlight presentation, and plenty of exciting goings-on in the world of Nintendo, we're all feeling pretty exhausted. What better time, then, to sit back and chat about what we'll be playing over the w
News DOOM Eternal Switch Release Still Happening, id Software Says It's "Very Close"
Hell, it's about time
DOOM Eternal was released in March on the Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and PC - so what's going on with the Switch release? In a recent interview with Digital Foundry's John Linneman during PAX x EGX, id Software's Marty Stratton provided gave Nintendo fans with a long-awaited update. Here's exactly what he had to say: "I wish I...
News Yes, Monster Hunter Rise Is Running On Capcom's RE Engine
Could we see more games like this in the future?
Earlier this week, during Nintendo's latest Partner Direct, Capcom announced Monster Hunter Rise for Switch. If you've been wondering why this entry looks so next-gen, it's because it's running on Capcom's propriety RE Engine. This information was revealed by the company in a press release on its...
Gallery Nintendo Recreates Classic 3D Mario Moments In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Mario memories Smash-style
Super Mario 3D All-Stars is out today on Switch, and while some unlucky fans are feeling upset over pre-order problems and wonky-looking cartridges, Nintendo's busy building up the hype in every way possible. The company has shared a sweet selection of screenshots from
News Flyhigh Works Launches Autumn Switch eShop Sale, Get Up To 60% Off
Who doesn't love an eShop sale?
Flyhigh Works has joined its publishing partner CIRCLE Entertainment in kicking off an autumn sale on Nintendo Switch. Nine games have been discounted in total, with some deals reaching as much as 60% off. You'll find a nice mix of titles from Rayark, Sigono, Skipmore and NOXY Games in the list, so check it out and...
Japanese Charts Ring Fit Adventure Outsells Animal Crossing For Second Week In A Row
Minecraft Dungeons debuts in fourth
Famitsu's Japanese chart figures are now in for 7th - 13th September, revealing that Ring Fit Adventure is once again sitting pretty at the top of the pile. The game sold another 43,459 copies this week, outperforming physical sales of the retail monster that is Animal Crossing: New Horizons for the second week...
News Sports Brawler HyperBrawl Tournament Scores A High-Octane October Release Date
Not long left to wait!
We don't have long to wait before getting our hands on Milky Tea Studios' HyperBrawl Tournament, as the game will be smashing its way to the Switch eShop next month. A new trailer for the game reveals a 20th October release date – so that's only a month-or-so away. The game also featured in yesterday's Nintendo Life Ind
Random Super Mario 3D All-Stars' Cartridge Is Rubbing People Up The Wrong Way
To ESRB, or not to ESRB
Super Mario 3D All-Stars is out today and as we said in our review, it's a ruddy good time and well worth picking up. But it seems that not everyone is happy, at least when it comes to the limited edition physical release of the game in North America. Daniel Ahmad, Senior Analyst at Niko Partners, has posted a comparison...
News Super Mario 3D All-Stars Buyers Left Upset At Amazon UK's Sneaky Pre-Order Tactics
Tut tut
Update: It appears Amazon UK have now processed £5 refunds for those affected by this and all is well again. Phew. Original Article: Super Mario 3D All-Stars is finally out and about in the wild, but no matter how enjoyable this compilation of classics may be, some poor fans have been left feeling a little deflated. Retail behemoth Amazon...
Poll Super Mario 3D All-Stars Is Out Today On Switch, Are You Getting It?
And has its limited availability impacted your decision?
As regular readers will know, we've recently started publishing launch day polls for Nintendo's big releases, all in the hopes of seeing just how popular each title is amongst our community. Super Mario 3D All-Stars is out today, and this one is perhaps the most intriguing release of our...
News Ys Origin Pre-Orders Go Live On Switch With A Tasty 20% Discount
Save 20% up until launch day
If you're thinking of picking up Ys Origin on Nintendo Switch, you'll be interested to know that it's now available to pre-purchase from the Switch eShop. The best news? It's currently 20% off. The discount is available across Europe and North America, and is valid right up until the game's release date of 1st October...
Nintendo Download 17th September (Europe)
Mario! Ori! Fight Crab! Hades!
The latest Nintendo Download update for Europe has arrived, and it's bringing new games galore to the eShop in your region. As always, be sure to drop a vote in our poll and comment down below with your potential picks for the week. Enjoy! Switch Retail - New Releases: Super Mario 3D All-Stars (Nintendo, 18th Sep) -...
News Memoranda Is A Gorgeous Hand-Drawn Point-And-Click Coming To Switch This Year
Meet more than 35 quirky characters
Launching on Nintendo Switch later this year is Memoranda, a point-and-click adventure featuring lovely hand-drawn graphics. It was announced for the system just yesterday – we actually featured it in our Nintendo Life Indie Spotlight presentation – and is set to launch this fall. It's inspired by the...
Round Up All The Games From The Nintendo Direct Mini: Partner Showcase - September 2020
And rewatch the full show here!
So, the latest Nintendo Direct Mini: Partner Showcase is all done and dusted, and wasn't it a cracker? In case you're looking for a full recap, we've put together a list of all the show's highlights and plonked them below for you. If you like, you can even rewatch the show itself – ideal if you missed it the first...
News Is Your Copy Of Super Mario 3D All-Stars Crashing? That's Because You've Got A Modded Switch
Naughty naughty
Super Mario 3D All-Stars launches today, but, as is often the case in the world of video games, some people got access to it early thanks to kindly retailers shipping them out so they arrived yesterday. However, a lot of people also gained access to the title by somewhat shadier means, thanks to the fact that it leaked on the net a...
Random The New Goose In Untitled Goose Game Has A New Honk, Have A Listen
Honk, honk!
Honk! We're a week out from the release of the new two-player mode update for Untitled Goose Game, according to the latest tweet by House House. If you're wondering what else this new mode might have to offer, well apparently the new goose has a new honk. This free content will arrive on 23rd September and the game itself is also...
News Sonic Creators Bring Their New Game Balan Wonderworld To The Nintendo Switch Next March
Dive into a fantastic dreamlike land
One of the highlights of Nintendo's latest Partner Showcase was the announcement trailer for Square Enix's upcoming 3D action platformer, Balan Wonderworld. It confirms this new IP will be coming to the Switch on 26th March next year. If you missed the initial announcement back in July, it's a game from Yuji...
Video Digital Foundry's Technical Analysis Of Super Mario 3D All-Stars
"Remaster, emulation... or both?"
Super Mario 3D All-Stars is now available on the Nintendo Switch and there's even a day-one update to go with it. If you're still on the fence and are curious to know more about the anniversary collection from a technical standpoint, it might be worth watching Digital Foundry's analysis of the collection in the...
News The Day-One Update For Super Mario 3D All-Stars Is Now Live (Version 1.0.1)
Here are the full patch notes
Update (Fri 18th Sep, 2020 01:15 BST): The first update for Super Mario 3D All-Stars has arrived. As expected, Version 1.0.1 contains a few fixes and adjustments. One sorts out the display when playing co-star mode in Super Mario Galaxy and the other fixes "some issues" to make the experience more comfortable but...
Poll Which Nintendo Life Indie Spotlight Title Are You Looking Forward To The Most?
Let us know which game caught your eye...
The dust has just settled on the inaugural Nintendo Life Indie Spotlight, which we hope you found enjoyable. But which game caught your eye the most? Which title can you simply not wait to get your hands on? Did you like the look of Petadatchi, the upcoming fusion of Animal Crossing and Tamagotchi from...
News Hatch Tales Is Packing New Characters And Modes, Along With Grant Kirkhope
Cracking open in 2021
Remember Atooi's Hatch Tales? An updated Switch version of the 3DS title Chicken Wiggle, this 2D platformer stars a bird-and-worm team who work together to overcome various challenges. After dropping off the radar for a while, Hatch Tales is back in the public eye, and Atooi's Jools Watsham has spoken to us exclusively to...
Watch The Nintendo Life Indie Spotlight September 2020, Live!
Check out these new Switch eShop announcements!
So here we are – the very first Nintendo Life Indie Spotlight, ever! During the next 30 minutes, we'll be showing off some totally new Switch announcements as well as updating you on previously-confirmed titles, all as part of the wider PAX Online event. <liveblog...
News Splatoon 2's Mario-Themed Splatfest T-Shirts Can Now Be Bought In Real Life (Europe)
Looking fresh
Remember the recently-announced Super Mario-themed Splatfest that's set to kick off in Splatoon 2 next year? Well, those snazzy real-life t-shirts have now appeared in Europe. Yes, now available on the My Nintendo store are these lovely Team Super Mushroom and Team Super
Guide Nintendo Switch Fall/Winter Games - All The Big Games Coming In 2020, And Beyond
Update: Monster Hunters and Disgaea 6 added
Update: We've re-ordered and adjusted the dates for Immortals: Fenxy Rising and No More Heroes 3 on the list below, and also added Fitness Boxing 2, Rune Factory 5, two Monster Hunter games and D
News Lonesome Village Is A Charming New Dungeon Puzzler Inspired By Zelda And Animal Crossing
And it's hoping to launch on Switch
If you're looking for a nice, cosy Zelda-like to play on your Switch, you might want to keep an eye on Lonesome Village from indie developer Ogre Pixel. The game is a dungeon puzzler inspired by classic RPGs – so yes, the Legend of Zelda series – but you won't just be saving your town and solving puzzles,...
News Disgaea 6: Defiance Of Destiny Is A Nintendo Switch Exclusive Coming Summer 2021
Exclusive in the West, dood
One of the surprise announcements from the Nintendo Direct Mini: Partner Showcase September 2020 is that a new entry in the irreverent SRPG series Disgaea is headed to Switch next year. Dood! That's right, Disgaea 6: Defiance of Destiny is coming in 'Summer 2021' as a Switch exclusive (in the West — in Japan it'll be...
News Exploration-Survival Game The Long Dark Is Available On Switch Right Now
"How much longer will you survive?"
Nintendo Direct presentations are always full of surprises, and one welcome surprise was the launch of The Long Dark, which is available to download right now. The Long Dark is an exploration-survival game where players are left to explore a frozen wilderness in the aftermath of a geomagnetic disaster. The game's...
News Fitness Boxing 2: Rhythm & Exercise Punches Its Way To Switch In December
A new contender
As part of the Nintendo Direct Mini: Partner Showcase September 2020, it's has been announced that Fitness Boxing 2: Rhythm & Exercise is coming to Switch on 4th December — to help keep you trim over the holidays, no doubt. A sequel to the boxercise rhythm game Fitness Boxing, this new game will add a host of new modes...
News Rune Factory 5 Pushed Back To 2021, First Gameplay Footage Appears
'Build a new life amidst a grand adventure'
Nintendo has revealed that Rune Factory 5 will now be launching on Switch in 2021. Originally scheduled to launch in 2020, Rune Factory 5 is unsurprisingly the next chapter in the charming RPG series. Players will set off another grand adventure, taking on the role of a hero who has lost their memory and...
News We Can Expect More Nintendo Direct Mini Partner Showcases This Year
This is the way
Nintendo has just rounded off the third of its Nintendo Direct Mini Partner Showcases, with a focus on third-party titles coming to Switch. During the presentation, the lid was lifted on Monster Hunter Rise, Monster Hunter Stories 2, Fitness Boxing 2 and
News Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings Of Ruin Hits Switch Summer 2021
Two Monster Hunter games in one year!
Monster Hunter Rise isn't the only new Monster Hunter entry the Switch is getting in 2021 – Capcom has revealed that portable spin-off Monster Hunter Stories is getting a Switch-based sequel named Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings Of Ruin, too. Adopting the same cut art style seen in the 3DS original, Monster...
News Ori And The Will Of The Wisps Launches On Switch Today
And a gorgeous Collectors Edition is coming
Ori and the Will of the Wisps is launching later today on Nintendo Switch, it has been confirmed. The news was announced in today's Nintendo Direct Mini: Partner Showcase, where it was also revealed that we'll be getting treated to a very fancy Ori Collectors release thanks to iam8bit. It's pretty pricey...
News It's Official, Monster Hunter Rise Confirmed For Nintendo Switch
Update: The rumours were true
Update: As predicted earlier today, Monster Hunter Rise has now been officially confirmed for Nintendo Switch. It launches on 26th March. The game has been described as "a brand new take on the Monster Hunter experience". Players will need to team up and save Kamura village from the impending 'Rampage', harnessing the...
Watch Nintendo Direct Mini: Partner Showcase September 2020 - Live!
More third-party treats!
You wait months for a Nintendo Direct, and then loads of the things all turn up at once! Yes, it's time for the latest Nintendo Direct Mini: Partner Showcase presentation, set to feature information on upcoming Nintendo Switch titles exclusively from Nintendo’s publishing partners. It all kicks off at 3pm BST / 4pm CET /...
Nintendo Download 17th September (North America)
Super Mario 3D All-Stars, Mini Motor Racing and Georifters!
The latest Nintendo Download update for North America has arrived, and it's bringing new games galore to the eShop in your region. As always, be sure to drop a vote in our poll and comment down below with your potential picks for the week. Enjoy! Switch eShop - Highlights: Super Mario 3D...
News Action Combat Flight Sim Air Missions: Hind Is Blasting Onto Switch Today
NA release lands next week
Switch owners can now take to the skies in Air Missions: Hind, an action combat flight simulator launching on Nintendo's platform today. From publisher Grindstone and developers Games Farm and 3Division, the game has just enjoyed a successful retail launch in Japan. It lands in Europe today and will appear on the North...
News Legal Documents Show That Monster Energy Opposed Ubisoft's Gods & Monsters Game Title
Update: Ubisoft says legal pressure didn't cause name change
Update: Ubisoft has denied suggestions that Immortals Fenyx Rising's name change came about after legal pressure from Monster Energy. In a statement provided to Eurogamer, the company has said that the change "reflects a creative decision". "The name change for Immortals Fenyx Rising...
News Gothic Turn-Based RPG Vampire’s Fall: Origins Launches On Switch Today
"Journey through a vast 2D open world"
Launching today on Nintendo Switch is Vampire’s Fall: Origins, a gothic RPG from Early Morning Studio. We first highlighted this one back in July, when the game's developer told us to expect more than 50 hours of gameplay, "countless" enemies, over 250 pieces of armour and weapons to find, and more. It...
News Earth Defense Force Joins Hamster's Arcade Archives Collection This Week
Save the day
Hamster's weekly Arcade Archives release is Jaleco's 1991 scrolling shooter, Earth Defense Force. This original version of the game allows you to take control of an XA-1 space fighter as you fight to save the earth. Here's the backstory along with some information about the gameplay and some screenshots: Control your XA-1 space...
News Nintendo's Switch Online Service Now Has More Than 26 Million Subscribers
"Our consumer base has quickly adopted this service"
During its Corporate Management Briefing for September 2020, Nintendo revealed its online service for the Switch now has over 26 million paid users. Membership numbers have apparently grown alongside hardware sales at a steady pace, and spikes in sign-ups have been promoted by games featuring...
News Online Listings For Final Fantasy Physical Twin Pack Surface In Europe
Update: It might just be for import copies
Updated (Thu 17th Sep, 2020 14:15 BST): Remember that Final Fantasy VII and Final Fantasy VIII Remastered twin pack physical release announced exclusively for Southeast Asia last year? Well, it's now surfaced on two Greek w
News Estranged: The Departure Is A First-Person Adventure That Started Life As A Half-Life 2 Mod
And it's coming to Switch!
Solo developer Alan Edwardes has revealed that Estranged: The Departure, a first-person adventure game, will be launching on Switch in Q4 2020. Said to "blend a rich first-person narrative adventure with gripping action set-pieces and combat", Estranged: The Departure was actually born from a Half-Life 2 mod titled...
News Nintendo Looks To Extend Switch Life-Cycle As Demand Looks Higher Than Ever This Year
We're at the mid-way point, it seems
Nintendo President Shuntaro Furukawa has once again stated his belief that the Switch is only half-way through its life cycle, and that Nintendo plans to give the console additional momentum in 2021 and beyond with a series of new game releases. This isn't the first time the big man has made such a comment, as...
Review Road To Guangdong - A Fine Story Ruined By Shoddy Performance And Linearity
A recipe for disappointment
The capacity for indie games to present new experiences never ceases to surprise us. The parameters by which a game can be considered a game are now so broad and eclectic that the hobby is in the enviable position of having at least one thing almost anyone can enjoy. Strangely enough, this has also given rise to a...
Video Super Mario 3D All-Stars Looks Miles Better Than The Originals, And Here's The Proof
Surprise sur-bloomin'-prise
We all know that the new versions of Super Mario 64, Super Mario Sunshine, and Super Mario Galaxy contained within the Super Mario 3D All-Stars collection on Switch are going to look better; they're running on more powerful hardware, there's more pixels available on screen to utilise, it's obvious. What's not quite
News Harvest Moon: One World Launches On Switch In March, First Screenshots Shared
Pre-order bonus also revealed
Natsume and Rising Star Games have announced the release date for upcoming Switch title, Harvest Moon: One World, also releasing the very first official stills of the game. Let's kick things off with that release date. The game will be launching in North and South America on 2nd March and will be published by Natsume;...
News Mass Effect Trilogy Remastered Retail Listing Appears, Gets Taken Down Immediately
Could it be?
Update: And just like that, the retail listings have been taken down. You can still see the pages thanks to our screenshots below. A strange mistake? Or did someone press the 'go live' button a little too early? Hmm. Original Article: A retail listing for a supposed Mass Effect Trilogy Remastered release on Nintendo Switch and other...
News Nintendo Shares Mario’s Super Picross Tutorial As The Game Arrives On Switch
Appearing for the first time in the US
One of the four new games available on the Nintendo Switch Online service next week is Mario's Super Picross, a puzzle game that launched for the Super Famicom back in 1995. This is actually the first time it's ever appeared in the US; European fans were lucky enough to try it out through the Virtual Console...
Review Super Mario 3D All-Stars - Three Of Mario's Greatest Adventures Come To Switch
Only shooting Star Bits break the mould
Well, that all happened quickly, didn’t it? It was only a fortnight ago that Nintendo was announcing its long-rumoured compilation of 3D Mario games, and now here we are reviewing the ruddy thing already. Some of you will have already made up your mind about
Guide Where To Pre-Order The Adorable Cat Mario And Cat Peach amiibo
You feline it?
Announced during September's Super Mario 35th Anniversary Direct broadcast, the scheduled arrival of Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury on Switch next February will also bring a couple of furry critters to Nintendo's amiibo line-
Random Check Out This Amazing "Skyview Temple" Custom Dungeon For Zelda: Breath Of The Wild
The first custom dungeon available on (modded) Switches
Prolific modder Waikuteru – the same person who gave us Skyward Sword's Sandship Dungeon and a Mario Kart course in
News EA Is Considering Bringing EA Play And "More Great Experiences" To Switch
"There are amazing games on that platform"
The relationship between EA and fans of Nintendo's platforms has been pretty bumpy in recent times; on the one hand, Nintendo fans are being forever brushed aside when it comes to the likes of FIFA, but on the other, EA does seem committed to bringing plenty of games to Switch in due time. In a new...
News Super Mario 64 Emulator In 3D All-Stars Includes References To Other N64 Titles
Just "leftovers" from Wii U's Virtual Console?
Yesterday, Super Mario 3D All-Stars for the Nintendo Switch was reportedly leaked online. According to early details, all three games in the collection are emulated. There's a bit of a buzz around the emulator for Super Mario 64, as it supposedly contains references to various other Nintendo 64 games...
News Nintendo Direct Mini: Partner Showcase To Air Tomorrow
Third-party broadcast incoming
Update: Watch it live here! Nintendo has announced that another Nintendo Direct Mini: Partner Showcase will be broadcast tomorrow (Thursday 17th September) at 3pm BST / 4pm CET / 10am ET / 7am PT. By sheer coincidence, this surprise Nintendo Direct Mini is coming on the same day as Nintendo Life's very own Nintendo...
News Indie Brawler Rivals Of Aether Brings The Battle To Switch On 24th September
The wait is finally over
Next week, on 24th September, indie developer Dan Fornace will finally bring his brawler Rivals of Aether to the Switch. A Switch port was first referenced a number of years ago, so it's been a long time coming. When the game does arrive it'll be the definitive edition, which gives players access to the "full cast of...
Random Nintendo's Latest Switch Update Blocked Some Inappropriate Nicknames
No laughing matter
Nintendo rolled out its latest firmware update for the Switch yesterday (version 10.2.0) and while apparently all it did was improve the system stability to enhance the user experience, as always there's a little bit more that's been uncovered. According to the well-known data miner OatmealDome, some "racially charged terms" -...
News Fire Emblem: Mystery Of The Emblem Joins Japan's Switch Online Service This Month
Access it via the Super Famicom app
Next week, Nintendo is releasing the 1994 Super Famicom title Fire Emblem: Mystery of the Emblem on the Switch Online service in Japan. This is the third entry in Intelligence system's tactical role-playing series and the first one to be released on the Super Famicom. It stars Marth, has never been released...
Feature Hyrule Warriors: Age Of Calamity Gives Our Beloved Champions A Second Chance
How Breath Of The Wild’s prequel can finally do justice for our four heroes
Nintendo knows a thing or two about pulling off surprises and few could’ve expected that recent Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity reveal. With no real rumours or leaks foreshadowing it, we suddenly had a brand-new Legend of Zelda game to look forward to. Fans hoping for...
News Party-Based RPG Battle Hunters Brings Fantasy Adventure To Switch This October
Update: Release date and new trailer appear
Update: Phase Two Games has released a brand new trailer for Battle Hunters today (which we've added above), also revealing that the game will be launching on 20th October. Original Article (Tue 25th Aug, 2020 10:30 BST): Independent developer Phase Two has announced that it will be bringing its fantasy...
Video Super Mario 3D All-Stars Gets A New Sunshine-Specific Commercial
The best of the bunch?
The Super Mario 3D All-Stars trailers just keep coming, with a new commercial focusing specifically on Super Mario Sunshine. For those of you who have been following the game's announcements over the past week or so, the video doesn't highlight anything new, but it does give us a quick overview of Sunshine's content. Rather...
News FIFA 21 Costs £45 On Switch, Despite Being Another 'Legacy' Reskin
Updated kits, squads and stadiums only
Pre-orders for the digital version of FIFA 21 on Nintendo Switch have now gone live, confirming that the game's price will be set at £44.99 on the eShop. For a brand new FIFA title, this pricing is pretty much what you'd expect, but Nintendo fans will no doubt feel like they've been brushed aside once again...
News Nintendo Reminds Us About Pokémon Sword & Shield's Crown Tundra DLC With New Trailer
"Coming soon"
It somehow feels like forever ago since we first got our hands on the Isle of Armor DLC in Pokémon Sword and Shield, but let's not forget that more action is headed our way this year. A new trailer has been released for The Crown Tundra, the second slice of Sword and Shield DLC that's planned to launch in autumn 2020. Interestingly,...
News Death Squared Is Getting A Limited Edition Physical Release On Switch
Pre-orders now open
If picking up physical versions of indie games is your jam, you'll probably want to jump on this new limited-edition release of Death Squared for Nintendo Switch. After receiving digital and code-in-the-box releases in the past, Death Squared is finally being given the proper physical treatment thanks to 1Print Games. This new...
News Here's Tennis World Tour 2's Full Roster Of Playable Stars
Current stars and legends of the game combine
Just days ahead of the game's release on other platforms, NACON and Big Ant Studios have revealed the full roster of players set to appear in Tennis World Tour 2. There are 38 players available in total, including current stars like Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer as well as 'legends' of the game such as...
News Switch Owner Claims To Have Taken Nintendo To Court Over Joy-Con Drift, And Won
"Don’t give up and don’t take no for an answer"
A UK gamer who experienced 'Joy-Con drift' issues after purchasing a Nintendo Switch claims to have taken the company to court – and won. As you may know, the term 'Joy-Con drift' refers to an issue where your Joy-Con will register movement even when you aren't applying any pressure to the...
News Super Mario 3D All-Stars Has Reportedly Leaked Onto The Internet Already
First development details appear
Super Mario 3D All-Stars, a trio of Mario of classics heading to Nintendo Switch later this week, has already leaked onto the internet, it's been claimed. The game's due to launch officially this Friday, but well-known data miner OatmealDome reports that the title has already found its way online, revealing a few...
Video Nintendo Shows Off Super Mario Galaxy's Touchscreen Controls On Switch
Shooting and collecting Star Bits has never been easier
Ahead of the Super Mario All-Stars release later this week, Nintendo has uploaded a new video demonstrating how exactly the new touchscreen controls work in Super Mario Galaxy when using a Switch in handheld mode or playing on a Switch Lite. By the looks of it, firing and collecting star bits...
Round Up More Screenshots And Footage Of Super Mario 3D All-Stars
Update: New videos released
Eager to see some more footage and screens of Super Mario 3D All-Stars before the big release next week? Well, Nintendo's Super Mario 35th Japanese Twitter account has got you covered. Since the collection's announcement last week, it's been posting clips and screenshots of each game. There's footage of boss battles,...
News Nintendo Switch System Update 10.2.0 Is Now Live
Download it today!
Nintendo has rolled out its first Switch system update for the month of September. This bumps the firmware up to version 10.2.0 and also happens to be the first update the Switch has received since 13th July. Just like the previous one, it improves the overall stability of the system to further enhance the user experience. Here...
News Last Month's Top 10 Switch Games Were All Published By Nintendo (US)
Poor third parties don't stand a chance
First-party exclusives have always been a major selling point for Nintendo consoles, but current sales figures help to show just how important they really are. New chart data from NPD Group's Mat Piscatella – which, earlier today, also confirmed that Switch hardware sales have smashed yet another record –...
Video New Super Mario 3D All-Stars Trailer Shows Off Fresh Footage And Features
This Friday can't come soon enough
Another new trailer has appeared for Super Mario 3D All-Stars – you didn't expect Nintendo to just forget about it, did you? Yes, this latest trailer shows off a decent chunk of footage for all three games set to appear in the collection – Super Mario 64, Super Mario Sunshine, and Super Mario Galaxy
Video Genshin Impact Gets A New, Gorgeously Animated Story Trailer
Launching this month on other platforms
It was only a couple of weeks ago that we were last treated to a tease of Genshin Impact, but another new trailer has now arrived to give us another quick look at the game's story. This new video takes a different approach to its predecessor, opting for a gorgeous, animated style throughout. It's called 'The...
News DOOM 64 Is Getting Physical On Switch, Pre-Orders Open Next Week
But it's far cheaper going digital
If you're getting fed up of waiting for DOOM Eternal to arrive on Switch, perhaps it's time to consider picking up this old classic and taking it for a new spin. Yes, a physical version of DOOM 64 is coming soon to Switch. Limited Run Games has announced that it'll be opening pre-orders next week on 25th...
News Switch Just Achieved The Highest August Dollar Sales For Any Console In US History
Taking the record from the Wii
Just in case there was any doubt, the Nintendo Switch is still selling like the tastiest of hotcakes. New data from NPD Group's Mat Piscatella reveals that the Switch has just earned itself another new record. The console has achieved the highest ever August dollar sales total for any platform in US history, nabbing...
News Here Are The Switch eShop's Best-Selling Games Of August 2020 (Japan)
Final Fantasy enters in fifth
Nintendo has released an updated list of its best-selling titles in Japan, letting us see which games are proving to be the most popular in the company's home country right now. Below, you'll find a list of the 20 best-selling games on the Japanese eShop last month. Only paid downloads are included, and any games that...
News Watch Out Mario Kart, BIG-Bobby-Car Is Speeding Onto Switch
Vroom vroom
The Nintendo Switch is home to many fine kart racing games, including Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled and Team Sonic Racing. On the other side of the coin, we have Race With Ryan, Hello Kitty Kruisers
News New Zelda: Breath Of The Wild Glitch Sends Hyrule Into Chaos
Oh Link, what have they done to you?
Another day, another glitch found in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, and this one really messes things up in the wonderful hills of Hyrule. A new way of performing a similar glitch that was previously patched out, this newly-found method requires a Hinox or a Stalnox, two of the biggest wandering...
Rumour Port Specialist Bringing High Profile Shooter To Nintendo Switch
Straight from the Borderlands?
In recent weeks, rumours have resurfaced about a more powerful variant of the Nintendo Switch launching in 2021. With this in mind, development studio Fractured Byte recently posted a job listing seeking a C++ game developer (familiar with Switch) to work on an Unreal Engine project. The genre is a "shooter" and one...
UK Charts Animal Crossing Sneaks Back Into Third As Switch Takes Four Of The Top Ten
Minecraft Dungeons sells best on Switch
UK chart data is now in for the week ending 12th September, revealing that Animal Crossing: New Horizons is Nintendo's highest-charting title once again. The game managed to creep back up into third place this week, fending off new release, Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning. Marvel's Avengers and Tony Hawk's...
News Nvidia Is Purchasing Chip Designer Arm, And That Could Be Very Good News For Nintendo
Nintendo's hardware partner just powered-up
Arm – the British semiconductor design firm behind the mobile tech found in millions of devices worldwide via companies such as Apple, Microsoft and Qualcomm – is being acquired by Nvidia from Japanese company SoftBank for a whopping $40 billion. Initially, at least, it seems that Nvidia is keen to...
News Here's Your First Look At The Main Menu In Super Mario 3D All-Stars
And the title screen!
Super Mario 3D All-Stars comes out next week, and in the lead-up to the release of this big 35th-anniversary collection, Nintendo Minute's Kit and Krysta have been showing off the game in their weekly videos. Last weekend, we got a look at the box art and game card, and in the latest video, they've given us an incredibly brief...
Random Can You Hear That? Sounds Like Super Mario Galaxy 2 Music In 3D All-Stars
A starry sign?
If you watch the latest episode of Nintendo Minute, you'll see it's all about next week's release Super Mario 3D All-Stars. There's even some footage of it, and well... let's just say part of this video has sent viewers into a bit of a frenzy. You see, around the 20-second mark, there's a clip of the game's title screen that...
News Sega Shares Details On Puyo Puyo Tetris 2's Adventure Mode And Pre-Order Bonus
Pre-order bonuses are exclusive to the Launch Edition
Sega has given us our first glimpse at the story and adventure mode of Puyo Puyo Tetris 2, which is destined for Nintendo Switch this December. The game's adventure mode was first teased during its reveal at the August Nintendo Direct Mini: Partner Showcase. We were told that we'll soon be able...
News Join Us For The Nintendo Life Indie Spotlight At PAX Online 2020
Exclusive announcements await!
We're excited to announce that we're going to be part of PAX Online 2020 – and we'll be running our very own Indie Spotlight which will highlight a whole host of previously unannounced Switch games, as well as updates on games you might (or might not) be aware of that are coming to the eShop in the near future. The...
News Saucy Shoot 'Em Up Waifu Uncovered Gets A Physical Release On Switch This November
"featuring a fully uncensored mode"
Eastasiasoft has announced the saucy shoot 'em up Waifu Uncovered will be getting a physical release on the Switch in the UK and across Europe on 20th November, courtesy of Funbox Media Ltd. This particular version of the game will feature the "fully uncensored mode" - as a result, it falls under the adult...
Feature From Virtual Boy To Mario Kart Live - Nintendo's History In Mixed Realities
Mario Kart Live was a surprise, but far from unprecedented
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Review RPG Maker MV - A Potent Game Creation Tool, If You Have The Patience Required
As long as you have a dream, anything is possible... within reason
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Rumour Super Monkey Ball Announcement Coming Later This Month
"September will be amazing for what's to come"
Brian Matt - the voice of the original announcer for the Super Monkey Ball games - is at it again seemingly teasing some sort of exciting news related to Sega's long-time series. In an Instagram post on 8th September - showing the voice actor playing Super Monkey Ball: Banana Blitz HD on a friend's...
News Shantae's Limited Run Releases Are Now Available For Pre-Order
Half-Genie Hero is also getting a reprint
Update (Sat 12th Sep, 2020 11:00 BST): Pre-orders have now opened for the Limited Run Games Shantae line. You can get a Mega Bundle including everything for $388, the Game Boy Color game, a Collector's Edition, the original Shantae on Switch, Shantae: Risky's Revenge and much more. Head over to the LRG...
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