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March2022
News You Could Win Some Gold Points In The Mario Kart 8 Deluxe North American Open
Nice little cash prizes from Nintendo (sort of)
Nintendo has been continuing its promotion of online and competitive play in some key titles, albeit without blowing the doors off and gaining a lot of attention. Particularly through the Nintendo Versus account it highlights frequent competitions in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate and...
Talking Point Not A Mario Kart Tour Fan? Mario Kart 8 Deluxe DLC Gives You The Best Of Both Worlds
Awesome for us Mario Kart Tour holdouts
The internet's a funny place. For years there was wailing and gnashing of teeth as the mobile-only Mario Kart Tour got all-new tracks and much-loved classics — "bring that content to Mario Kart 8 Deluxe!", we demanded. Then the Booster Course Pack is announced and lots of (probably the sa
News Triangle Strategy Gets A My Nintendo Pin Set That Isn't Triangular
Three sides to every story
The My Nintendo physical rewards options continue to expand, which is especially nice now that Platinum Points are easier than ever to earn if you have Nintendo Switch Online. The latest goodies to arrive in Europe celebrate the fantastic tactics title Triangle Strategy, though an obvious bit of branding design has been...
Review Persona 4 Arena Ultimax - Not The Persona You're Looking For, But Still A Fine Fighter
"We have Persona 4 at home"
Welcome to Atlus, Switch fans, the company that really doesn’t want you to play any mainline Persona games, but does want you to play their canon sequels. Last year, we got Persona 5 Strikers, a surprisingly great Warriors-style follow up to the seminal Persona 5. This year, we’re getting Persona 4 Arena Ultimax, a...
News Sonic The Hedgehog HORIPAD Launching For Switch Later This Year
Gotta... get a new sub-header
Anticipation is rife once again for the upcoming Sonic the Hedgehog 2 movie, with a new trailer dropping today alongside news of an upcoming prequel comic coming later this month. Now, the popular accessory company HORI is getting in on the action, with an officially licensed Sonic-themed HORIPAD launching later this...
News Metroidvania 'FIST: Forged In Shadow Torch' Rated For Switch In Taiwan
Is a port imminent?
Metroidvania fans can often rejoice at the offerings they get on Switch, and it looks like another one might be coming our way! F.I.S.T.: Forged in Shadow Torch has been rated for the console in Taiwan, as highlighted by Gematsu. The game stars an anthropomorphic ex-pilot bunny who must make his way through Torch City. We know...
Guide Mario Kart 8 Deluxe - How To Farm Coins
No actual racing required
As much fun as it is to race around in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe it can take a seriously long time to unlock all those kart options through traditional means, and certainly if you ploughed through the original Wii U version you might think doing so sounds a lot like needless busywork. Well, thankfully there's a clever little way...
Guide Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Gold Kart - How To Unlock All Gold Kart Parts And Gold Mario
Glad that you're bound to return
Do you like gold? Of course you like gold, even if the look of it doesn't appeal to you the value surely must. Thankfully Nintendo wants us to flash our so-called bling as much as we do, and so they've tucked away a whole range of gold kart options in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe for us to find. Well if you're feeling...
Guide Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Guide - Tips, Hints, Tricks And Unlocks
Get that boost with our expert tips
Whether you're entirely new to Mario Kart 8 Deluxe or an old veteran from the Wii U original, the game has plenty of tricks worth knowing in order to ensure those podium finishes. Some of them are old methods that Mario Kart veterans will already know, but adjusted physics and mechanics in the Deluxe edition also...
Feature We Talked To The Godzilla-Obsessed Devs Of Kaiju Co-Op Beat-'Em-up, Dawn Of The Monsters
Like a Mothra to a flame
Do you hate kaiju? Yeah! So do we. Godzilla needs to be taken down a peg or two, if you ask us, which you didn't. Well, now you can live the kaiju-fighting punch-a-thon of your dreams in Dawn of the Monsters, the latest game from Runbow developers 13AM and publisher WayForward, who themselves made Contra 4 and River City...
Video TT Games Talks About 'Building The Galaxy' In LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga
May the Force be with you, this April
One game we're incredibly excited for is LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga. It arrives next month on the Nintendo Switch, and in the lead-up, the LEGO Group, TT Games and Warner Bros. have been uploading trailers and extended footage of the new game. The latest video is a new behind-the-scenes video titled...
News Here's A First Look At The House Of The Dead: Remake Physical Switch Release
Welcome back
Last week, it was confirmed The House of the Dead: Remake would be launching on Nintendo Switch via the eShop this April, with pre-orders opening on 31st March. If you would prefer a hard copy of the game, you'll be able to pick up M
News Sakurai Wins 'Most Valuable Creator' At Famitsu Dengeki Game Awards 2021
Monster Hunter Rise takes out GOTY
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate director Masahiro Sakurai has been recognised by the Dengeki Game Awards as Japan's most valuable video game creator in 2021. This award was decided based on user voting within Japan. Sakurai shared the news with his followers over on Twitter, while also thanking everyone who supported...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (March 12th)
And why is it F-Zero X?
The dust has settled a bit this week at Nintendo Life, but we've still had plenty of bits and bobs to talk about! The big releases this week include the delightful Chocobo GP, which we rather enjoyed, and the N64 classic F-Zero X via Nintendo Switch Online, which is also ruddy good. In other news, we received a lovely...
News Pinball FX3's New Indiana Jones DLC Is Now Available, But It's Kind Of Pricey
Dev says it just wants to provide an "authentic experience"
A digital remaster of a classic Indiana Jones pinball table made its debut yesterday in Pinball FX3 and while many appreciate the effort, a lot of the game's community isn't quite as happy about the asking price of this new DLC. For just a single table, fans are being asked to fork out...
News "Naughty Strip 'Em Up" Waifu Discovered 2: Medieval Fantasy Scores A Physical Switch Release
Europe-only, with exclusive "fully uncensored mode"
Good news, Waifu lovers...Eastasiasoft's vertical shoot 'em up Waifu Discovered 2: Medieval Fantasy will be receiving a physical release on the Nintendo Switch. The catch is it appears to only be for Europe (at least for now). Eastasiasoft has teamed up with Funbox Media to publish this title...
Reminder Don't Forget To Catch Shaymin In Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
Hog that hedge
Shaymin, the half-shrub, half-hedgehog legendary Pokémon, has been catchable in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl since 27th February 2022. All you need to do is open the game, receive the "Oak's Letter" item through the Mystery Gift feature (unlocked after you've played at least 2 hours of the game, no Nintendo Switch...
News Uh-Oh, Chocobo GP's Season Pass Is Ruffling A Few Feathers With Fans
Square Enix has responded
Cute and cuddly kart racer Chocobo GP looks like the bright spring sunshine we all need in our lives at the moment. And on the surface, it's a fun little racer where chocobos race in roller skates, and Vivi from Final Fantasy IX can set you on fire while driving around Alexandria. What's not to like? But, back when Square...
News Nintendo Switch Is Back On Top According To February's NPD Sales Figures
Though overall hardware sales dip
Just earlier, we reported on hardware sales in the UK for February 2022, and it looks like it's a similar story across the pond. The Switch is back to being the top-selling console for units sold in the US this February, which the Big N will be happy with as they slipped down a few places in January. Perhaps that...
News Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel Surpasses 20 Million Downloads
A huge milestone!
Konami has announced that the free-to-play Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel has surpassed 20 million downloads in less than two months. It's a huge milestone for the game that only released back on January 19th, and while it's not clear how many copies have been downloaded on the Switch, we'd wager the system's handheld capabilities would...
News Bandai Namco Announces .hack//G.U. Last Recode Physical Switch Release
Update: It's out today, here's a launch trailer
Update: .hack//G.U. Last Recode is out today, so here's a launch trailer: Original Story [Thu 23rd Dec, 2021 05:00 GMT]: After a rating for Switch in August, .hack//G.U. Last Recode was officially announced for Nintendo's hybrid platform at the beginning of this month. It's a remastered trilogy
News Want To Play Atelier Sophie 2 With An English Dub? Let Koei Tecmo Know
There's a whole mixture of questions in this survey
Atelier Sophie 2: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Dream has been bubbling along nicely since its launch a few weeks ago, and now Koei Tecmo wants to know how you're getting along with the game. A few days ago, the Atelier series publisher shared a survey for fans to concoct answers to: Most of...
News "Sexy" Shooter 'Fingun' Is Coming To Switch This Year
*Points* Pew pew!
Side-scrolling shooter Fingun is coming to Switch in 2022, courtesy of publisher Gamuzumi. Described as "sexy and funny", the game features 14 levels of colourful, pixelated action in which you must defeat a series of giant anime girls with your 'fingun'. Saucy. We'll be honest, looking at the screenshots, we're not seeing a...
News Chaos;Head Noah And Chaos;Child Double Pack Heading To Switch This October
Update: Pre-orders now open
Update [Fri 11th Mar, 2022 13:30 GMT]: It's official! Spike Chunsoft has now confirmed that the Chaos;Head Noah / Chaos;Child Double Pack will be launching on 7th October. Pre-orders are also now open for the Standard and Steelbook Launch Editions. You can also check out the official website to see what's in store...
News Nintendo Switch Led UK Console Sales In February, But Numbers Are Down Year-On-Year
Down by 30% compared to 2021
Another month has passed and the Nintendo Switch continues to outperform the competition in the UK thanks to ongoing supply constraints. Out of a total of 93,000 consoles sold during February, and while we don't know the exaxt cut, Switch took the lion's share of that figure. However, overall Switch sales were down by...
News Overwatch Director Admits Dev Team Has Let Down The Game's Community
Will now release Overwatch 2's PVP mode "sooner"
Since the departure of game director Jeff Kaplan from the Overwatch team, the game's sequel seems to have gone missing. After announcing Overwatch 2 would drop the second tank slot from the game's PVP team battle mode last May, Blizzard then revealed the game had been
Reminder You Can Now Download A Free Lite Version Of Chocobo GP On Switch
Head over to the eShop
Chocobo GP is out now on the Nintendo Switch, and if you're still on the fence about it, there's no need to worry because Square Enix is offering players a chance to play the game before they buy the whole thing. In fact, the free 'Chocobo GP Lite' offering isn't a bad offering - it actually gives players access to the Story...
News F-Zero X Is Now Available On Switch Online's Expansion Pack
Online multiplayer included
Update [Fri 11th Mar, 2022 01:45 GMT]: F-Zero X has now been made available to Switch Online Expansion Pack subscribers. If you're not seeing it in your N64 library, you may have to manually update the app from the Switch home menu. Original article [Wed 9th Mar, 2022 01:05 GMT]: Nintendo's N64 library for the Switch...
"This was one of the most difficult decisions"
Metroid Dread was arguably the standout release on the Nintendo Switch last year. Since then, it's won awards, received updates, and last we checked - was on the cusp of becoming the
Nintendo Download 10th March (Europe)
Chocobo GP! Young Souls! Republique!
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 eShop - New Releases: Chocobo GP (SQUARE ENIX, 10th Mar) -...
News Arcade Racer 'Sunrise GP' Coming To Switch This Year
Vrooooom!
If you're a fan of arcade racers like Horizon Chase Turbo and Hotshot Racing, you'll want to keep an eye out for Sunrise GP, launching this year on Nintendo Switch. Developed by Garage 5 and published by Gamedust, the game mixes themes of racing and traveling into one package, boasting colourful pastel-style art. Both single-player and...
Japanese Charts Triangle Strategy Storms To First Place
Strong start for the SRPG
We've got the latest sales figures from Japan for the week of February 28th to March 6th, and it makes for some lovely viewing, with newcomer Triangle Strategy making its debut at the top of the pile at number 1. PlayStation is nipping at the Switch's heel with the PS5 and PS4 versions of Gran Turismo 7 coming in at number...
Nintendo Download 10th March (North America)
Chocobo GP! Republique! .hack//G.U. Last Recode!
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: Chocobo GP (Square Enix,...
News Over 20 Years Later, Neo Geo Title 'Ganryu' Is Getting A Sequel On Switch
"Fast-paced action in beautiful pixel-art environments"
Visco Corporation's 1999 Neo Geo title Ganryu is getting a sequel, and it's coming to Nintendo Switch this April. Publisher PixelHeart has teamed up with development studios Storybird Studio and Just for Games to create Ganryu 2, which arrives on Switch (as well as PS4, Xbox One and Steam) on...
News New Game + Expo Returns On March 31st With Multiple Publishers Onboard
Year 3 for the online showcase
New Game + Expo is back for its third consecutive year, with the showcase scheduled to be broadcast on March 31st at 8:00AM PT / 5:00PM CET/ 4:00PM BST. The showcase promises "brand-new titles, important updates and special guest appearances from a host of publishers". Although it's not currently known what exact...
News Happy MAR10 Day From Nintendo Life!
It's-a that time again!
Good grief, another year has passed already? Yes, it's that time again folks, the most wonderful time of the year for Mario fans across the world: it's MAR10 Day (because March 10th, right? MAR 10... MARIOOOOO)! If you're in a particularly giving mood today, you might want to check out our rundown of the best Mario-related...
News Microsoft And Sony Top Metacritic's 12th Annual Game Publisher Rankings, Nintendo Places 14th
Here's the full list
Metacritic has released its annual publisher rankings for 2021 to find out how all the major gaming companies performed on average, based on critic reviews. Nintendo has placed 14th on a list of 43 publishers. Its average review score was 76.0. At the top was Microsoft with an average score of 87.4, followed by Sony in second...
News Gunvolt Chronicles: Luminous Avenger iX 2 Adds Mischievous Gal*Gun Boss Later This Month
The Blaster Master Zero 3 boss is out today
Inti Creates today announced its fourth DLC boss for Gunvolt Chronicles: Luminous Avenger iX2. It's another cross-over DLC, this time with the Nintendo Switch version of Gal*Gun: Double Peace, which goes on sale next week on 17th March. To celebrate this upcoming release, Inti is adding the mischievous...
News Monster Hunter Rise Version 3.9.1 Is Now Live, Here's What's New And Different
Download it today
Ahead of the Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak broadcast next week, Capcom has released Version 3.9.1. This latest build of Monster Hunter Rise isn't quite as busy as previous updates but it still contains new event quests, new DLC and fixes some bugs as well. Below are the patch notes, courtesy of the official Monster Hunter website:...
Random MercurySteam's Metroid Dread Game Award Finally Arrives At Its Office
"To all Metroid fans...this award is also yours"
During The Game Awards last December, Nintendo's title Metroid Dread won the best "action/adventure" game. It managed to beat Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy, Psychonauts 2, Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart and
News Bandai Namco Is Bringing JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: All Star Battle R To Switch This Fall
To be continued...
Exciting news, JoJo fans! Bandai Namco has announced JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: All Star Battle R. It's a remaster of the 2013/14 game and will include 50 characters from all arcs of the series. The character styling stays true to the manga artist Hirohiko Araki, and the voice actors from the anime series will return. In terms of...
News Square Enix Unveils The DioField Chronicle, A Brand New Strategy RPG Coming To Switch In 2022
Will feature a 'Real-Time Tactical Battle' system
Square Enix has just announced a new strategy RPG called The DioField Chronicle. It's been created by a team of "veteran" strategy developers at Lancarse Ltd, is filled with "amazing" visual and sound design, and promises to satisfy fans of the genres, and new ones as well. In a nutshell, this title...
News Konami Announces Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Cowabunga Collection For Switch
13 radical classics return in 2022!
Cowabunga, dude! Leonardo, Donatello, Raphael, and Michelangelo's classic games are returning in one big collection for the Nintendo Switch and multiple other platforms this year. Developed by Digital Eclipse, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Cowabunga Collection will contain 13 "radical classics" from Konami's...
News Japan Gets Special Edition Of Klonoa On Switch Which Includes Drinking Glasses
When life gives you Klemonoa, make Klemonoade
You know when we write stories that basically boil down to "Japan gets cool stuff, you don't, sorry"? Yeah, we've got another one for you. Sorry! Klonoa Phantasy Reverie Series, which is due out in July 2022, is getting a neat physical limited edition release in Japan which includes: The physical...
News Rune Factory 5 Lets You Cook, Fish, Smith, And Ride Cows With The Love Of Your Life
The perfect dating activities
Rune Factory 5 is a little over two weeks away, and new details about the game are trickling out. In a new video (above), Marvelous showcases the player character embarking on various activities with their potential soulmate. Aww. Your forever partner, whether the same or the opposite sex to your character, can join...
Guide Best Detective Games On Nintendo Switch
Grab your trilby and trench coat
Everyone loves a good mystery, and even more so if they're the one who gets to solve it. The detective genre has evolved a great deal since its point-and-click adventure game roots, and this list proves how much things have changed. In fact, the games that we're including in this list range from typical noir...
News Nintendo Physical Game Sales Made Up 47% Of All UK Retail Game Sales In 2021
And the most popular titles won't surprise you
While digital game sales are rising year upon year, Nintendo is still the champion of physical media. And that is reflected in 2021's sales charts, as the Big N made up 47% of physical games media sales last year. Games like FIFA 22 and Grand Theft Auto V saw a big slice of the digital pie in 2021, but...
News Advance Wars 1+2: Re-Boot Camp Delayed "In Light Of Recent World Events"
"Please stay tuned for updates on a new release date"
Nintendo has announced that WayForward's Advance Wars 1+2: Re-Boot Camp has been delayed. The surprise decision was made on Twitter, and is likely a response to the ongoing crisis in Ukraine. The package, which contains remakes of GBA classics Advance Wars and
News My Little Pony: A Maretime Bay Adventure Gallops Onto Switch This Spring
Neigh bother!
Outright Games has announced that My Little Pony: A Maretime Bay Adventure will be coming to Switch on May 27th, 2022. With the first My Little Pony console game in over five years, players are invited to explore the world of Equestria as Sunny Starscout. You'll be able to collect accessories for the ponies and take part in minigames...
News "Audacious" Zombie Army 4: Dead War Switch Port Has Been A "Nightmare" For Rebellion
Pushing the Switch to its limit
The Switch port for Zombie Army 4: Dead War is well on track to release on April 26th, but that doesn't mean the process of bringing the game to Nintendo's console was particularly easy for developer Rebellion. In a conversation with GamesIndustryBiz (thanks, GoNintendo!), studio head Arden Aspinall stated that the...
News Final Fantasy's 35th Anniversary Website Hints At New Projects
Our first Fantasy was almost 35 years ago
On 18th December 1987, the RPG landscape would change forever. The very first Final Fantasy launched in Japan on the Famicom, and in 2022, the franchise is one of the most popular video game series worldwide. We're fast approaching the franchise's 35th anniversary, so naturally, Square Enix has launched a...
Gallery Here's A Look At The Switch Online Version Of F-Zero X, Plus A Video Comparison
Update: See the high speed differences
Update: The folks over at GameXplain have put together a short side-by-side video, recreating the trailer on authentic N64 hardware. The Switch Online version looks much smoother, sharper, and the colours pop more. See for yourself! Original story: Earlier today, Nintendo revealed its N64 hit F-Zero X would...
News EVO 2022 Announces Its Smash-Free Roster Of Fighting Games
Nintendo's all-star brawler won't be in attendance
At the end of last month, it was officially confirmed Nintendo's Super Smash Bros. series would not be featured at EVO 2022. It's appeared at the world's biggest fighting game tournament since 2007, and at the time was received as a massive blow to the event. Fast forward to today's line-up reveal...
News Nintendo Provides Ten Useful Tips For Triangle Strategy
Tactical tactics for your tactics
The tactical RPG genre can prove a tricky nut to crack for many gamers (this writer included!), so it's always nice when someone lends you a helping hand. There are some excellent guide options out there for the recently released Triangle Strategy, too (ahem). In this case, though, Nintendo itself has divulged 10...
News Nintendo Switch Online Members Can Try 'Monster Hunter Rise' For Free
For one week only
Budding hunters can rise up to the challenge this week — if you have a Nintendo Switch Online subscription, that is. Nintendo has announced that those using this service can try out Monster Hunter Rise for free! That surely means more than just a demo, with players able to access the full game for a limited time. So, from 10 AM...
News Animal Crossing-Inspired 'Earthlock' Spin-Off Announced For Switch
Say hello to 'Ikonei Island: An Earthlock Adventure'
Snowcastle Games, the developers behind the RPG Earthlock, has revealed a follow-up to the successful indie title — Ikonei Island: An Earthlock Adventure. But this is quite different from its predecessor. Taking cues from the Animal Crossing series and Stardew Valley, Ikonei Island: An...
News Adios, A First-Person Game About A Pig Farmer, Comes To Switch Soon
That'll do, pig
Publisher Mischief is bringing its 'cinematic first-person' game Adios to the Switch on March 17th for $17.99. Originally released on Steam on March 16th, 2021, the game casts you as a pig farmer who doesn't quite fancy letting a bunch of gangsters use his pigs to dispose of bodies. Yeah, we wouldn't either, frankly. While your...
News Pocky & Rocky Reshrined Available To Pre-Order Now
With a limited edition to follow later
Natsume has announced that you can now pre-order the newest entry in the beloved multi-directional shooter series, Pocky & Rocky Reshrined, in America and the UK! Controlling Shinto shrine maiden Pocky and her tanuki companion Rocky, this is the first new entry in the Kiki Kaikai series in nearly 21 years...
News Wordle Clone 'Words With Freds' Is Free On Switch If You Own Certain Games
We're not sure who Freds are and why they have words
Heard of a game called Wordle? It's the little web-browser game that could, bringing daily word puzzles to millions of players across the world. Naturally, such a phenomenon is bound to inspire a few clones to pop up here, there, and everywhere (even a Pokémon one!), one of which being the...
News Monster Hunter Digital Event Takes Place Next Week
20 minutes of reveals, gameplay and more!
Capcom has announced that a Monster Hunter Digital Event will take place next week, and will last around 20 minutes. The broadcast will focus on the new Monster Hunter Rise Sunbreak expansion, and will include "exciting reveals of new monsters, gameplay info, and more". The event will take place on Tuesday...
News Switch Online's "Missions & Rewards" Adds More Super Mario Odyssey Icons
It's a celebration of Mario this month
Ahead of MAR10 Day later this week, Nintendo has added some new Super Mario Odyssey icons to the recently launched "Missions & Rewards" for Switch Online subscription service. These icons will be available until 5th April, and icon parts will apparently be updated on a weekly basis. Here's a look: If...
It's not just another entry
Pokémon's 9th Generation is coming to the Nintendo Switch later this year, and instead of more of the same with only a few minor changes here and there, it's already promising to be a significant jump in the series compared to previous mainline entries. Nintendo's even boarded the hype train via social media - referring...
Video YouTuber's Ultimate Switch OLED Test "Finally" Delivers Burn-In After 3,600 Hours
There's really "nothing to worry about"
You might recall a story we ran earlier this year about a 1,800-hour Switch OLED burn-in test. It was done by the graphic artist and content creator Bob Wulff over on his YouTube channel the Wulff Den. At the time, there was "no noticeable b
News Dungeon Color Is A Rainbow-Filled Puzzle Game About Setting Your Head On Fire
Oops, upside your head (is some fire)
In Dungeon Color, you are a tiny, happy golem stuck in a dungeon with colour-coded doors and colour-coded fire everywhere. Use the fire to light your own head on fire, and use your head-flame to open the corresponding doors to complete each level! (Do not try this at home.) Dungeon Color will come to the...
News You'll Have To Pay To See Baby Yoda In LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga
39 new characters are locked behind DLC and pre-order bonuses
LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga will be out on April 5th for the Nintendo Switch, and ahead of that launch, developer TT Games has announced the post-launch character pack DLC to add even more faces to the cast of the nine mainline Star Wars movies. These character packs can be...
News Fantasy Metroidvania 'Ender Lilies' Gets Physical Release From Limited Run
Game clears 600,000 units sold
Limited Run Games has announced the upcoming release of Ender Lilies: Quietus of the Knights in physical form, with pre-orders set to go live on March 8th — that's tomorrow! As with most products from Limited Run Games, it's not clear exactly when the game will go into full production, but die-hard fans can look...
Rumour Mario Party Superstars DLC May Be On The Way
A second helping of friendly squabbles
With 100 returning minigames from the entire franchise and five classic boards to play on, Mario Party Superstars is a nostalgia feast bigger than Peach's Birthday Cake. It's the sort of game that's ripe for DLC, and if YouTube ads are anything to go by, there might be some on the way. A Reddit user has...
Random It's Been 1000 Days Since Zelda: Breath Of The Wild 2 Was Announced
Feeling old yet?
It still only feels like yesterday that we all plonked our bums down to watch Nintendo's E3 2019 showcase, where the company revealed the existence of an upcoming sequel to The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. Well, thanks to Nintendo Life's own video producer Felix Sanchez (and also a calendar), we now know that it's been 1000...
News Nintendo Switch Online App Version 2.0.0 Includes Biggest Updates Yet
A new lick of paint and more!
The Nintendo Switch Online App has been updated to version 2.0.0 this morning, bringing with it a whole slew of changes that are absolutely for the best. This is the biggest overhaul of the app since its release back in 2017, and follows the recent Missions and Rewards updates to Nintendo Switch Online. Here are the...
UK Charts Gran Turismo 7 Keeps Elden Ring And Switch At Bay
Triangle Strategy comes in at 7th
The latest UK chart results are now available and Polyphony's hugely anticipated Gran Turismo 7 races into 1st place, with critical darling Elden Ring slipping down into 2nd place. The Switch retains some strong representation, however, with the newly released Triangle Strategy debuting at number 7, and Game...
Memory Pak I Was Accidentally In The Perfect Place For The Nintendo Switch Launch Week
No, it wasn't "The Free Nintendo Switch Shop", that doesn't exist
Soapbox and 'Memory Pak' articles give our team a chance to share some personal perspectives; today it's the turn of Kate Gray to tell us her memories of the week the Switch came out, five years ago... Five-ish years ago, in February 2017, I had just decided to move country. I had...
Feature Nintendo Life eShop Selects - February 2022
The best eShop games from February!
2022 is certainly picking up momentum in terms of game releases, with the Switch eShop serving up some excellent titles throughout February. It was a tough month of voting for our staff this time around! These awards aim to celebrate the best of Nintendo's digital store, giving some love and attention to the...
Round Up The Reviews Are In For Chocobo GP
What's the verdict?
It's an exciting month for fans of the kart racing genre - with Chocobo GP out next week, and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe's Booster Courses arriving later on. As Square Enix's release is first, naturally the focus is on it right now. Ahead of its release, we've put together a round up of some of the reviews so far. Before we take a look...
News Obsidian's RPG Pillars Of Eternity II: Deadfire Appears To Have Been Cancelled For Switch
Game's publisher delivers an update on the official Discord
If you've been looking forward to playing the Obsidian RPG Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire on the Nintendo Switch, you might want to read on. After a confirmation the game was coming to the Nintendo Switch way back in 2018, followed by a delay, publisher Versus Evil has apparently...
News My Little Pony Inspired Release Them's Fightin' Herds Rated For Switch
Spotted on the ESRB
The Nintendo Switch already has an extensive library of modern and classic fighting games on it, but one title that we're yet to see show up is the My Little Pony-inspired take Them's Fightin' Herds. That could all change very soon, according to an ESRB classification - which has rated the 2D animated fighting game for multiple...
Video PlayStation Vita Apps Are Up And Running On Switch, Here's A Look
MVG investigates this "proof-of-concept"
The PlayStation Vita turned 10 years old last December, and while Sony is mostly done with the system, its legacy lives on. It stretches a bit further than you might expect as well - with the Nintendo Switch and PS Vita homebrew scenes making a new breakthrough (credit - xerpi) that allows PlayStation Vita...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (March 5th)
A strategic week
Well, it seems that last week was the calm before the storm, right? It's been a hectic few days in the land of Nintendo Life; chiefly, there was the big announcement of Pokemon Scarlet and Violet during the Pokemon Presents showcase. We also saw the release of Square Enix's Triangle Strategy and thought it was a darn good SRPG, and...
News Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot - Card Warriors Is Finally Available On Nintendo Switch
Better late than never
At the end of last year, Bandai Namco announced Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot fans on Switch would have to wait just a little bit longer for the free 'Card Warriors' update. Now, in an update on social media, the official Dragon Ball games Twitter account has revealed it's available now for Nintendo Switch. This is an entirely free...
News Co-Founder Of Nintendo-Owned Studio Next Level Games Announces Retirement
"thank you to Nintendo for believing in me"
Next Level Games co-founder, current president and former CEO Douglas Tronsgard has announced he will be retiring after more than 20 years. He shared a brief message over on his LinkedIn thanking everyone at Nintendo and the Canada-based developer for believing in him. Here it is in full: "After over 20...
Guide Best Nintendo Switch Strategy Games
The best RTS, 4X, strategy and tactics games on Switch
Strategy and tactics games by their very nature require deep thought and careful consideration, and many gamers these days often find it hard to embark on epic multi-hour campaigns in a single sitting. Planning a multi-turn offensive in a 4X game like Civilization or outfitting your party with...
News Chex Quest HD Exists, And It's Getting A Switch Port This March
Cerealously
Yep, this completely passed us by as well. Chex Quest was a 1996 non-violent shooter that launched on PCs in North America-only. It's a conversion of The Ultimate Doom, an updated version of the hugely influential Doom, and is famous for being the first-ever video game you could get in a cereal box. Ah, the '90s. You can't really promote...
News Paradise Killer Physical Edition Now Available For Pre-Order
Limited to 3,000 units
Paradise Killer was just announced for PlayStation and Xbox, but it's also coming to Switch! Again! In a physical form! The murder mystery narrative adventure game has been out on the Switch since September 2020, but now it'll be available as a real-life physical cartridge that you can (but should not) put in your mouth. The...
News QubicGames Celebrates 18th Anniversary With A Big Switch Sale And Giveaway
You can enter starting today!
QubicGames is doing what any good publisher and developer does on its birthday, and is celebrating by having an eShop sale! Not only that, but it's also holding a competition where six winners will win a number of free, upcoming games. This isn't the first time the studio has done this, but it's even bigger this year...
News New Mystery Gift Distribution Rolls Out In Pokémon Legends: Arceus
Hisuian Growlithe arrives in Europe, too
Pokemon Legends: Arceus has been slowly ramping up in terms of Mystery Gift distributions, and today brings a couple of updates (hat-tip to Serebii). The first gift is from a promotion that was run by @Poke_Times, and the good news is that it's available globally. All you do is claim with the code...
News Crazy Castlevania-Style Action Platformer 'Super Zangyura' Gets Surprise Western Release
Boasting Castlevania-style gameplay
Publisher Mediascape has announced the release of 2D action title Super Zangyura for the west; and the really good news is that it's out now! The action shares more than a few similarities with Konami's Castlevania, but with a lot more madcap humour thrown in. Originally released back on June 10th, 2021 in...
News New Neptunia X Senran Kagura: Ninja Wars Trailer Highlights Flashy Combat
With minigames and new characters on show, too
The ever-enduring popularity of Neptunia and Senran Kagura remains strong. And, if you put the two together, the results are eclectic and exciting if we go by Idea Factory International's new trailer for Neptunia X Senran Kagura: Ninja Wars. The trailer gives us a little taste of what to expect from...
Poll Do You Think Pokémon Scarlet And Violet Have Eye Issues?
And no, we're not talking about Compound Eyes
Just look at the way they stare right into your soul! Eyes. Yep, this is the latest controversy amongst Pokémon fans. We've left behind the five frames-per-second Gyarados' and Magnezone's flying through the skies of Hisui in Pokémon Legends: Arceus already because there's a brand new Pokémon game to...
Japanese Charts Pokémon Legends: Arceus Holds Strong In The Wake Of Elden Ring
The tarnished take the top 2 spots
We've got the latest sales figures from Japan for the week of February 21st to February 27th, and perhaps unsurprisingly FromSoftware's Elden Ring has taken the top two spots with both the PS4 and PS5 versions, achieving a rather staggering 278,507 units sold across both formats. Pokémon Legends: Arceus holds its...
Guide Where To Pre-Order Pokémon Scarlet And Violet On Switch
Pre-orders appear in US and UK
Update: Our first pre-order option has now appeared in the UK via ShopTo. The best bit? It's already discounted from the £49.99 RRP! We've added the links you need below. Original Article: Physical pre-orders for upcoming Pokémon games Pokémon Scarlet and Violet have appeared in the US, with options for both...
News The House Of The Dead: Remake Is Alive, Gets Switch Release Date
Reanimated with a new trailer, too
The House of the Dead: Remake was announced in Spring last year and was due in 2021, but it clearly slipped and there'd been minimal updates in recent times. Thankfully publisher Forever Entertainment has finally confirmed release details, announcing that it'll launch on 7th April, with pre-orders from 31st March...
Guide Where To Buy Triangle Strategy On Switch
Update: Out now!
Triangle Strategy, Square Enix's latest HD-2D tactical RPG and successor to the wonderful Octopath Traveler, is now available on Nintendo Switch. We've been keeping track of all the best deals available and have updated this guide with the latest prices (note that the Tactician’s Limited Edition is currently sold out at the My...
Round Up The Reviews Are In For Triangle Strategy
What's the verdict?
You've seen the first review for Triangle Strategy by Famitsu, and also our own review for the game, and now here's a look at the general summary of the game here in the west. Of course, if you haven't caught our own review yet - we gave the game an "excellent" nine out of ten stars and said it was a total tactical triumph...
News Pokémon Designer Shares Adorable Artwork Of Gen 9's New Starters
Introducing Sprigatito, Fuecoco and Quaxly
Whenever a new Pokémon generation is announced, one of the most exciting parts of the reveal is finding out what the new starter pocket monsters. In Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, we've got the grass-type Sprigatito, the fire-type Fuecoco and the water-type Quaxly. To celebrate this special occasion,...
PSA You Might Have To Clear Up Some Space To Play Persona 4 Arena Ultimax On Switch
The digital file size is a big one (by Switch standards)
Believe it or not but the Atlus' fighting game Persona 4 Arena Ultimax is out on Nintendo Switch in just a few weeks. Over the past day, the game page has gone live on Nintendo's Japanese website and eShop - giving fans a rough idea of the file size for the Switch version of the game. So,...
The official game site seems to support this theory
Last week saw the reveal of Pokémon's 9th Generation - Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet - for the Nintendo Switch. We've found out a fair bit about these games since the initial reveal, but there's one detail a lot of trainers are still wondering about. While we know the game will be "open...
Poll Triangle Strategy Is Out Today On Nintendo Switch, Will You Be Getting It?
Have your say...
Well, Square Enix's new tactical RPG Triangle Strategy has finally been released on the Nintendo Switch. This new game allows players to recruit over 20 playable characters (each with their own distinct skills) and command a party in battle, as you follow a tangled plot where decisions make all the difference and influence how the...
News Nintendo Japan Can Make Kirby Eat Your Switch OLED Box, If You Want
Box Mouth Kirby
Kirby is too powerful. He can eat a car. He can eat a cone. And now he's coming for your Nintendo Switch. But only if you live in Japan! On the Nintendo Japan website, you can now buy — for no extra cost — a special Kirby Mouthful Mode box, if you purchase a new Nintendo Switch OLED. Stocks are limited, so get it while you can!...
News Run-And-Gun Game 'Spidersaurs' From The Developers Of Contra 4 Is Coming To Switch
Spiders AND dinosaurs? Kill them both with fire
Apple Arcade exclusive Spidersaurs is coming soon to Switch, publisher WayForward announced today. The run-and-gun game is heavily inspired by '90s Saturday morning cartoons and classic action games, with spider-dinosaurs to fight and flamethrowers to fight them with. On consoles, Spidersaurs will be...
News Chicory, Unpacking, And Metroid Dread Are All Up For BAFTA 2022 Games Awards
Among Us, Animal Crossing, and Death's Door also feature
The BAFTA awards are one of the best awards in the biz, almost entirely because winning one gets you a lovely golden face to take home, and then you can put it on your own face and pretend you're a Bond villain. The nomination list went up today, and although it's not exactly chock-full of...
News Potato Flowers In Full Bloom Is A 3D Dungeon Crawler That Sprouts Onto Switch This Month
Keep your eyes peeled, and pick up the demo today!
In terms of our favourite video game names ever, this has got to take the cake (or the...carrot?). Publisher PLAYISM and developer Pon Pon Games have reunited six years after their first collaboration, A Healer Only Lives Twice, to create Potato Flowers in Full Bloom, a first-person dungeon crawler...
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