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November2019
Poll Pokémon Sword And Shield Are Out Today, Which Version Are You Getting?
The power's in your hands
In some ways, time has passed incredibly quickly since Pokémon Sword and Shield were first announced, yet at the same time, the build-up to their release has felt like an absolute eternity. Thankfully, the games are now finally available and ready to collect from your local game store (or your doorstep, if you've already...
October2019
Poll Luigi's Mansion 3 Is Out Today, Are You Getting It?
Or are you too chicken?
Happy Halloween, everyone! And more importantly, happy Luigi's Mansion 3 release day! Yes, our favourite scaredy-cat plumber sets off on another spooky adventure today with the third instalment of his hit ghostbusting series arriving on Nintendo Switch. If you missed our review of the game earlier this week, you'll be...
Poll Nintendo's Ring Fit Adventure Is Out Today, Are You Getting It?
A new type of gaming experience
Today sees the release of Ring Fit Adventure on Nintendo Switch, and in a similar way to Nintendo Labo before it, this game is offering a unique way to play on your console. As you likely know by now, the 'game' has players exploring an RPG-like setting, running through different areas, grabbing collectables, and...
September2019
Poll Four Dragon Quest Games Are Out Today On Switch, Which Are You Getting?
Echoes of an Elusive Pre-order?
We've been having a lot of fun recently hosting release day polls, asking you lovely lot whether or not you're planning on buying the latest big game and why. Usually, this is limited to just the one game, but we thought today deserved something a little special. Why, you ask? Well, because not only is Dragon Quest...
Poll Nintendo Switch Lite Is Out Today, Are You Getting One?
Yes? No? Come in and vote...
It's an incredibly busy (and expensive) day for Nintendo fans, with a number of great games and even a brand new console all being released on the same day. Yes, the Switch Lite is finally here, and we want to know just how popular it is right now on day one. A smaller, cheaper version of the standard Nintendo Switch,...
Poll Daemon X Machina Is Out Today, Are You Getting It?
A must-buy, or has the hype fallen away?
Today sees the launch of Daemon X Machina, which has perhaps unintentionally become of the most intriguing Switch releases this year. We say that because the last few months have been quite the rollercoaster for the game and developer Marvelous Entertainment. Back in February, a demo was released with the...
August2019
Poll Astral Chain Is Out Today, Are You Getting It?
Make your voice heard
Today finally sees the release of Astral Chain, the latest Nintendo-exclusive game to arrive courtesy of PlatinumGames. We've already sung its praises in our review - we went as far as to say that this is one of 2019's best video games - but now we want to hear from you. Will you be grabbing a copy? Perhaps you're even already...
July2019
Poll Tell Us Who You're Siding With In Splatoon 2's Final Splatfest
This is it!
We apologise for bombarding you with Splatoon 2 news, but this weekend is the final Splatfest. It has us wondering if you will be raging against the machine with Pearl and Team Chaos or banding together for a new and brighter future with Marina and Team Order. We want to know - so pick a side in the poll below and tell us how your...
Poll Have Your Joy-Con Been Drifting?
We want to know
Recently, there has been much discussion online about "drifting" Joy-Con. It's been an ongoing issue since the release of the Switch and one we've addressed here on Nintendo Life on a number of occasions. We've even gone to the extent of publishing a step-by-step guide and releasing a video about how to resolve this problem. Still,...
November2018
Poll What Do You Want To See From The Final Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Direct?
It's the last one, don't forget...
The launch of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate looms ever closer, and yesterday Nintendo announced that the final Direct broadcast relating to the game will go live today at 15:00 CET / 7AM PT / 10AM ET. As is so often the case, we don't actually know what this broadcast will involve - the only solid information is that...
August2018
Poll What Did You Think Of The Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Direct?
Have your say
As the dust begins to settle, and as we finally manage to retrieve our well and truly blown-off socks, it seems like now is a good time to take a look back at the shenanigans, reveals, and juicy info that were all present in the recent Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Direct. Many went into the Direct with a degree of caution,...
Poll What Do You Want From Today's Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Direct?
New characters? New modes? Or something else?
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is shaping up to be one of the year's biggest releases, certainly for Switch owners. As one of Nintendo's biggest properties - which pulls together characters from a dizzying number of franchises, including a bunch of third-party legends, no less - Smash is the kind of game...
July2018
Poll Is Your Nintendo Switch Cracking Under The Pressure?
Update: Nintendo gives us a statement
Update: Nintendo has responded to our appeal for a statement on this matter: After checking in with the European team we can confirm that we haven’t received a notable number of consumer inquiries on this topic, but as with all our products, we encourage users who experience any issues to visit for...
June2018
Poll As "Gaming Disorder" Becomes A Thing, Is It Time To Assess How Much You Play?
Doctor WHO?
You can expect to hear a lot about the addictive nature of video games over the next few days, because the World Health Organisation has just published the latest draft of its updated International Classification of Diseases manual, and a, "gaming disorder," is listed as a genuine medical condition. It's been a long time...
April2017
Poll Do You Think Call Of Duty: WWII Will Come To Switch, And Would You Want It If It Did?
War is hell
Today Activision is hosting a livestream event to officially lift the lid on this year's Call of Duty entry. After the last few instalments pushed the action further and further into the future, the company has decided to turn back the clock and return to World War II, the conflict in which the very first Call of Duty game was based.
July2016
Poll What Other 'Classic Edition' Nintendo Systems Do You Want to be Released?
Dreaming of the good old days, but miniaturised
The Nintendo Entertainment System: NES Classic Edition (called Nintendo Classic Mini: Nintendo Entertainment System in Europe) has caused quite a stir since its announcement earlier this week - a budget Nintendo retro unit at $59.99 with 30 pre-loaded games is always likely to go down well. Its...
June2016
Poll Are You Excited About Nintendo's Expanded E3 Plans?
Pokemon Sun and Moon, Monster Hunter Generations and more to feature
Well, it's been quite a day for Nintendo fans, with an information drop for Pokémon Sun and Moon being accompanied by confirmation of expanded plans for E3. The Legend of Zelda on Wii U is still the only confirmed game that'll be playable, but more importantly for those watching...
April2016
Poll The Utterly Charming Animal Crossing Series Is 15 Today, But Which Is Your Favourite?
Turning a new leaf or heading to the city? Let us know
The Animal Crossing series turns 15 today, and to celebrate this occasion Nintendo has released a special video. The first game in the franchise launched in Japan on the Nintendo 64 15 years ago, and since then we've seen entries on the GameCube, DS, Wii, 3DS and Wii U. The GameCube version was...
March2016
News Pokkén Tournament Demo Comes Out Fighting On The European Wii U eShop
Try before you buy
Well, that was unexpected. Without any warning, Nintendo has pushed a demo of Pokkén Tournament onto the European Wii U eShop, giving players the chance to sample the title for free. The download went live last night, and weighs in at an impressive 1150MB. There's currently no sign of a similar demo on the North American eShop,...
Poll The World Can't Get Enough Of Pokémon Yellow, But Which One Did You Buy?
Pikachu Edition comes out on top on the 3DS eShop
Nintendo finally got around to re-releasing the very first batch of Pokémon entries on the 3DS eShop last week, with Red, Blue and Yellow arriving on in the west while Japan was also gifted Pokémon Green. While Nintendo won't give actual sales figures, it has confirmed which of these titles has...
September2015
Poll Which Is The Best Super Mario Platformer? - 30th Anniversary Edition
One platformer to rule them all
Unless you've been living in an internet-free cave you'll be aware that the Super Mario 30th Anniversary is almost upon us, with 13th September being the big day. Super Mario Maker arrives on 11th September to kick off that celebratory weekend. To celebrate we thought we'd revisit the key question for any Nintendo...
March2015
Poll Where Do You Stand On DeNA, Smart Device Games, Nintendo 'Membership' And The Nintendo NX?
Now that the dust has settled
There's been a lot of debate in the past few days around multiple topics that are important in the world of Nintendo. The corporate 'alliance' with DeNA will bring Nintendo brands to smartphone apps, services and - notably - games, while the former will also handle a lot of the dull-but-important infrastructure work on...
February2015
Poll Do Video Game Reviews Need To Have A Score?
How important is a number at the bottom of the page?
Today, our partner site Eurogamer made the momentous announcement that it would be dropping scores from its reviews. In a special post by editor Oli Welsh it was revealed that from this point onwards the site would be moving towards an alternative rating system - based on simpler terms such as...
September2014
News Square Enix Wants To Bring Dragon Quest VII To The West, But Doesn't Know If You'll Bite
"We can’t promise anything"
If you're an English-speaking fan of the Dragon Quest series then you're probably not in the best of moods right now. After some good localisations for the Nintendo DS, Square Enix seems to have lost interest in bringing the franchise to the west, and while the announcement of the Dragon Quest VII remake for the 3DS is...
August2014
Poll Which Is The Best Super Mario Platformer?
2D or 3D, old or new, you decide...
Not too long ago we asked you to vote for the best Legend of Zelda game; plenty of you participated. You made the impossible decision, as it's never an easy pick with so many world class games on the list; in the end the iconic and memorable The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time seized the crown. We r
July2014
Poll Which Is The Best Legend Of Zelda Game?
Hookshot your vote in
The Legend of Zelda is one of Nintendo's most beloved franchises, and has arguably been responsible for some of the best video games ever created. Since the launch of the original game back in 1986, we've seen the series move from 2D to 3D with assured competence, and this year we'll see a crossover release — in the shape of...
September2013
Poll Would You Buy Grand Theft Auto V On Wii U?
Would Rockstar's latest epic have you reaching for your wallet?
Oh boy. When I published our latest "Soapbox" piece about Grand Theft Auto V and how it may not be entirely suited to everybody's tastes (it takes all sorts to make the world go around, folks), I wasn't expecting a topic with over 500 comments. It's been fascinating to see how...
