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Events Attending The MCM London Comic Con? So Are We...
You could even meet Alex, you lucky things
The MCM London Comic Con takes place between the 25th and 27th May at the Excel in England's capital, and as ever, there were be plenty of video game-related points of interest among the TV stars, merchandise and cosplay. Confirmed stars include David Harewood (Supergirl), Rosario Dawson (Marvel...
News Super Smash Bros. Switch Is Playable At Special Events In Japan Next Month
Just after E3...
Nintendo has revealed that the upcoming Switch title Super Smash Bros. will be playable at a series of events in Japan during June and July. The demo will kick off its Japanese tour at RAGE 2018 Summer, which takes place on June 17th at Makuhari Messe, Chiba. A week later it will be at Jisedai World Hobby Fair ‘18...
Events Birmingham City University To Celebrate The Impact Of Rare And Other Midlands Games Studios
A certain bearded Nintendo Life staffer is going to be there, too
The Midlands might not be the most exciting area in the UK but it has a rich video gaming history; not only is it the birthplace of Rare, one of the most iconic NES, SNES, Game Boy and N64 developers of all time, but it is also home to the likes of Codemasters, US Gold, Core Design,...
Event Join Us For The Nintendo Life Gaming Night In Cambridge UK - 28th July
Nintendo gaming fun for all the family
As some reading these pages know a number of the Nintendo Life team are based in the UK, and through our friendship with The Centre for Computing History in Cambridge we occasionally host gaming events with that awesome organisation. Our next one is lined up, and it's going to be a whole heap of fun!...
News Pocket Rumble Reminds You That It Still Exists By Being Playable At EGX Rezzed 2018
Red hot rumble
Remember Pocket Rumble? A one-on-one fighter which wouldn't look out of place on the Neo Geo Pocket Color, it was supposed to launch last year but was delayed, and has - unfortunately - been somewhat forgotten in the gold rush of indies titles that have come to Switch since then. Thankfully, it's about to get another chance to shine...
News Nintendo's E3 2018 Site Is Now Open For Business
June is closing in fast
E3 is the biggest gaming show on the planet, and is where companies like Nintendo, Sony and Microsoft show off their biggest titles and make their most significant announcements. The show takes place between June 12th and June 14th this year, and Nintendo has just pushed its E3 2018 site live. Details are a...
News EGX Takes Its First Steps Outside The UK With Berlin Event
Ich bin ein Berliner
EGX is the UK's biggest consumer games event and something we at Nintendo Life have been proud to be a part of in recent years. Now, organiser Gamer Network has confirmed that the show will be stepping out of its UK comfort zone for the first time this year and striding confidently into mainline Europe. Say hello to EGX...
News The Splatoon 2 European Championship Final Takes Place In March
Polymanga will host a special virtual concert, too
Following some intense local competitions during 2017, the time has (almost) come to crown Europe's best Splatoon 2 team. On March 31st, the region's best players will converge on Switzerland to find out once and for all who is the freshest team. As if that wasn't exiting enough, Polymanga...
Community Strap In Pilots, We're Looking For Shmup Top Guns
Are you the top NL shooter head? Time to prove it
You might have noticed that besides many other things, the Nintendo Switch is becoming quite a treasure trove for shmups both old and new. Thankfully it seems we're not likely to run out of aliens or evil dictators to shoot down any time soon on Nintendo's current console, so to spice things...
News You Can Now Sign Up For Nintendo Labo Workshops In The UK
Go hands on
Nintendo UK has released information relating to a series of Labo workshops it will be holding next month. From February 14th to 17th, the company will be holding events where you can go hands-on with the new product in South Kensington, London. The deadline for registering your interest is February 1st. If you’re a parent/guardian...
News The Pokémon GO Halloween Event Is on its Way
What a Gastly surprise
Pokémon GO has been pretty good about hosting new events to celebrate the coming of milestone moments throughout the year, often coinciding with holidays to bring special bonuses to the game that entice lapsed players back into the fold. Last year’s Halloween event was quite successful, bringing the game back to the top of...
Ninterview Meet The Nintendo Life Splatoon 2 UK Championship Team
EGX 2017 FTW!
EGX - the UK's biggest games event - gets under way today at the NEC in Birmingham. The four-day event gives UK gamers the chance to get their hands on the latest games due for release this holiday season including our favourite, Super Mario Odyssey. On Saturday the show will host Nintendo UK's Splatoon 2 UK Championship Grand...
Feature Everything You Need To Know About The 2017 Pokémon World Championships
Serebii's Joe Merrick fills us in on the action
This past weekend was the 13th Pokémon World Championships. After last year, where spectators were not permitted to enter barring those who queued early in the morning in the slim hope of getting a spectator pass, this year The Pokémon Company International shifted the locale to Anaheim, California,...
News UK Media Outlet The Guardian Aims To Settle The 16-bit Console War Forever
Mega Drive or SNES?
For decades the endless debate on which is better - the Mega Drive / Genesis or the SNES - has raged. These two 16-bit powerhouses presided over one of the most popular periods in the history of video gaming; they sold millions and established gaming as one of the most successful entertainment mediums in the world. Little wonder...
News We're Recruiting For Our Splatoon 2 UK Championship Grand Final Team!
We need to two players to join us for the grand final
Nintendo UK has today announced its Splatoon 2 UK Championship, with a number of qualification events taking place over the coming weeks. Successful teams will participate in a live-streamed grand final at EGX 2017 towards the end of September, which will see all eight qualifying teams battle it...
News HyperX Announces Smash Bros., ARMS And Street Fighter eSports Event
Takes place July 18th
HyperX - the gaming division of Kingston Technology - has announced that it is holding a special eSports tournament later this month at its headquarters in Orange County, and Nintendo titles will feature prominently. The event will bring together the best Street Fighter V, ARMS and Super Smash Bros...
News Pokémon GO Helping To Bring The Past To Life In The Historic City Of Chester
"A tool for helping more people get excited about the past"
Pokémon GO will help bring the past to life in conjunction with Big Heritage, the UK heritage organisation, via a special event in the ancient English city of Chester, it has been revealed. On the weekend of Saturday 22nd and Sunday 23rd of July, special activities will take...
Gotta Watch 'Em All
Along with the Nintendo Spotlight presentation and Nintendo Treehouse Live streams Nintendo will also be holding three tournaments for upcoming Switch titles Splatoon 2, ARMS and Pokkén Tournament DX. We've compiled all the details you need to watch all three tournaments below. Splatoon 2 World Inkling Invitational @ E3 2017
News Here's The Free Gift My Nintendo Members Get During The Summer Of Play 2017 Tour
Brace yourselves
Nintendo has announced the mystery free item it will be giving away on its North American Summer of Play Tour. At each venue you'll be able to get your hands on Nintendo software as well as a free metal water bottle. Woo, we think? On top of all the fun and games, there’s an added bonus for My Nintendo members! Check...
Gallery Kirby's 25th Birthday Is Celebrated With Special Events In Tokyo
For he's a jolly pink fellow
As we all know, Kirby turns 25 this year. To mark this momentous milestone, Nintendo has arranged various events in Tokyo which will run through the rest of the month and into early May. Two of them started today. One can be found in Ueno's Yamashiroya toy store and comes complete with cake and message board. As you...
Interview Mega Ran on His UK Tour, Chip-Hop and Taking a Famicom and Switch on the Road
"I feel like we're really building something solid in the UK"
North American hip-hop artist Random, AKA Mega Ran, is well known on the music scene thanks to his cutting edge retro-styled beats. Since the creation of his alter-ego Mega Ran, this former teacher has become one of the premier artists in hip-hop's nerdcore genre, released multiple...
News Celebrate Spring With The Pokémon GO Eggstravaganza Event
Earn more Candy for every Pokémon hatched from an Egg!
Niantic, Inc. and The Pokémon Company welcome the arrival of Spring today with Pokémon GO's next in-game celebration, the Pokémon GO Eggstravaganza. From 13th April at 9pm BST to 20th April at 9pm BST, Trainers will be able to find a greater variety of Pokémon from 2 km Eggs. Trainers will...
News Dust Off the 3DS, The Spring National StreetPass Weekend Is Happening This Weekend
Collect up to six StreetPass tags this weekend
Apologies for the provocative headline, of course not everyone has abandoned their humble 3DS in favour of the mighty Nintendo Switch just yet! The birds are tweeting, the sun is shining, we've all done a bit of house cleaning; yes, it's finally Spring time. To celebrate Nintendo is running another...
News Nintendo UK Will Be Making A Splash At Insomnia60 In April
A chance to play ARMS and Splatoon 2 early
Nintendo UK will be bringing the big guns to Insomnia60, the UK's biggest gaming festival this year. Taking place from 14th-17th April 2017 at The NEC Birmingham you'll be able to try out upcoming Nintendo Switch games such as ARMS, Splatoon 2 and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. Of course if you haven't yet pick
News Nintendo Switch Hands-On Events Are Taking Place In The UK This Month
First come, first served
Nintendo UK will be giving a select few fans the chance to go hands-on with the Switch this month via a series of special events around the country. Not only will these lucky individuals get the chance to lovingly fondle Nintendo's new home system, they'll also be able to play The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild,...
News Bergsala to Open Its Doors for Nintendo Switch Preview Event in Sweden
'Several' games playable in Kungsbacka
Nintendo is lining up varied Nintendo Switch public hands-on opportunities in different regions, though we still hope to see more events to build hype and enable more players to go hands on. Nintendo's distribution partner in Scandinavia, Bergsala, has confirmed that it'll do its bit in Sweden. It's confirmed...
News Nintendo UK Has Begun Contacting Switch Hands-On Event Winners
Were you one of the lucky ones?
After months of silence Nintendo is finally getting ready to lift the lid on Switch, and plans to hold special hands-on events next week where members of the public can test the new system before it goes on general sale in March. One such event is being held in the UK and Nintendo has started contacting those...
News Nintendo Confirms Broadcast Time for January Switch Event
It'll be worth it
Several weeks ago, Nintendo announced that it would be lifting the lid on complete details surrounding the upcoming Nintendo Switch, with matters such as pricing, games, and release dates all being discussed. Afterwards, there will be some hands on demo sessions taking place around the world in which the public will be able to try...
News Final Call For Pokémon European World Championship Early Registration
Last chance to be the very best
With today marking the start of the Pokémon inaugural international championship, The Pokémon Company have now announced the European International Championships. Arriving on British shores from 9th-11th December, this event is taking place in the heart of London at the ExCeL Exhibition Center. The first in a new...
News Zelda: Breath Of The Wild And Pokémon GO Win At The Game Awards 2016
No winner picked in controversial "Best Fan Creation" category
The Game Awards 2016 took place last night and Nintendo scooped awards in three categories. The phenomenon that is Pokémon GO won two awards - Best Mobile/Handheld and Best Family game - while Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild was deemed to be the Most Anticipated upcoming title...
Music Nintendo Tunes Played On Japanese Instruments Sound As Cool As You'd Expect
Famikoto confirm 4th live performance in Japan
We all know that video game music is some of the most dramatic, striking and downright beautiful around, but nothing can prepare you for the utter magnificence of hearing your favourite Nintendo tunes being played on traditional Japanese instruments. Say hello to Famikoto, a group of musicians who use...
News ESL Go4Splatoon Tournament Winners Will Get A Nintendo NX Console
The ultimate splatfest
This Sunday sees the start of the ESL Go4Splatoon Tournament, a six-month event which will end in a 2017 grand final to decide Europe's best Splatoon team. As if being recognised as one of the best Splatoon players in the world wasn't enough, the overall winners of this tournament will each receive a shiny new Nintendo NX...
Hosted at The Centre for Computing History, Cambridge
We had such a blast meeting you lovely people at the inaugural Nintendo Life Gaming Night last year, that it was a no-brainer to team up again with our chums at the Centre for Computing History in Cambridge, England and do another event. Thanks to everyone who joined us on Saturday 30th July 2016...
News National StreetPass Weekend: Summer Edition Takes Place This Weekend in North America
Along with a Mario Kart 7 tournament
Some of you may remember that Nintendo put on a National Streetpass Weekend in early June to celebrate the upcoming E3 extravaganza. Not ones to leave the isolated gamer out of the fun for long, they've opted to do another one that technically started yesterday. National StreetPass Weekend: Summer Edition is...
Reminder Nintendo Life Gaming Night in Cambridge UK - 30th July
Nintendo gaming fun for all the family
As some reading these pages know a number of the Nintendo Life team are based in the UK, and through our friendship with The Centre for Computing History in Cambridge we occasionally host gaming events with that awesome organisation. Our next one is lined up, and instead of the late evening shenanigans and...
Gallery A Look At HYPER JAPAN 2016
Nintendo out in full force
HYPER JAPAN is a wonderful cultural festival that celebrates everything Japanese, and returned to Olympia in London, UK for its three day summer showcase this past weekend. We've been to the show a couple of times before but this was our first time visiting the Olympia West Hall. Nintendo had a host of activities
News Nintendo UK Announces The Summer of Splat And The Great British Splat-Off
...as well as The Splatoon Fan Fest
Nintendo UK is giving Splatoon a renewed push with The Summer of Splat, a series of events which will take place between 16th July and 7th August. Part of this campaign will involve The Great British Splat-Off, a selection of online tournaments for players of various skill levels which they can sign up to now...
News Splatoon's Last Splatfest is Next Month
Team Callie or Team Marie?
One of the most popular and enjoyable aspects of Splatoon has been the semi-monthly Splatfests. These day-long, team based competitions took the core idea of Splatoon and expanded on it a bit, allowing players to pledge allegiance to a certain team, with a winning team decided at the end of it all based on popularity and...
News Nintendo Outlines Ambitious Plans For UK's Hyper Japan Festival 2016
Yo-Kai Watch! Monster Hunter Generations! Dragon Quest VII! Cosplay!
Nintendo has been a staunch supporter of the UK's Hyper Japan festival for a good few years now, but for 2016's event the company is really pulling out all of the stops. As well as turning part of its stand into a replica of Yo-Kai Watch's town of Springdale - complete with a...
Video Japanese Hotel Hosting Special Pokémon-Themed Attraction
Welcome to "Eevee and the Mysterious Book"
The Sheraton Grande Ocean Resort in Miyazaki, Japan is holding a special Pokémon interactive attraction which involves finding monsters around the resort and recording them in a special "book" (which, in reality, is a tablet computer). Dubbed "Eevee and the Mysterious Book", the event is booked by parents...
News Nintendo of America is Putting on Another National StreetPass Week Starting on 10th June
Green lights ahoy!
StreetPass is one of those features that's cool in concept, but doesn't always pan out quite the same in reality. The main barrier here is that people who live in less densely populated areas are obviously less likely to happen across somebody else who also has a 3DS. Fortunately, the feature has never been much more than a nice...
News Japan Has Voted For Its Favourite Pokémon, And It's Not Pikachu
720 monsters, one winner
A vote was recently held in Japan to decide which Pokémon is the most popular right now, and you might be shocked (no pun intended) to learn that series mascot Pikachu wasn't even in the top three. The aim of the vote was to pick a 'mon to be distributed as a free download to Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire players...
News EGX Teams Up With Amazon For The UK's Biggest Gaming Event
Save up that cash now
EGX 2016 takes place between the 22nd and 25th of September at the NEC in Birmingham, UK, and if you're attending then you'll be pleased to know that your retail needs during those four days will be fulfilled by online giant Amazon - so bring plenty of pennies, basically. Thanks to the new deal, attendees "will have the...
News Nintendo Sure Has Booked A Lot Of Floor Space For E3 2016
Does it plan to show more than just Zelda?
E3 takes place in the next few weeks, and the eyes of the gaming world will be focused on the event. Sony and Microsoft are both expected to lift the lid on new consoles - albeit revisions of their current systems - while Nintendo has disappointed some fans by stating that its new NX console won't be on...
News Summer Games Done Quick 2016 Schedule Released
With plenty of time to prepare your sleep schedule
The Games Done Quick marathons are a bi-annual treat for many speedrunning fans. Although the next event, Summer Games Done Quick, is not until the 3rd-10th of July, the schedule has been posted to give viewers a look of what's in store. Summer Games Done Quick will be broadcasting from...
Events UK's First Family Gaming Festival Due To Take Place At Kidtropolis
With Family Gamer TV in charge
Our friends over at Family Gamer TV will be hosting the UK's first family-focused gaming festival at this year's Kidtropolis, which takes place at ExCel London this October. Kidtropolis is the UK's largest consumer event for kids and families. Family Gamer TV - a YouTube channel which gets 8 million views a month -...
Event Join Us for the Nintendo Life Gaming Night in Cambridge UK - 30th July
Nintendo gaming fun for all the family
As some reading these pages know a number of the Nintendo Life team are based in the UK, and through our friendship with The Centre for Computing History in Cambridge we occasionally host gaming events with that awesome organisation. Our next one is lined up, and instead of the late evening shenanigans and...
News Masahiro Sakurai's 500th Famitsu Column is Coming Up
Livestream to follow where he'll answer fan questions
It's a fairly well known fact that Masahiro Sakurai – the creator of the Super Smash Bros. series - is a regular contributor to the Japanese magazine, Famitsu. His columns typically detail his opinions on topics relevant to the broader industry, specific games, or some aspect of the Smash...
News Dragon Quest Museum Planned to Open in Japan This Summer
Now that's an aniversary celebration
It's hard to believe, but the Dragon Quest games have already been around for thirty years, and the traditional JRPG series has long been a popular mainstay of the genre. Though the western release of the latest game in the series - Dragon Quest X – is still uncertain, we're set to get the 3DS remakes of Dragon...
News Sega Has Some "Interesting" Sonic News For Us Next Month
"We can’t talk about it yet!"
We know that Sega has a year of celebrations planned to mark Sonic the Hedgehog's 25th birthday, but aside from merchandising deals and the like, it's still unknown if we'll be getting a fresh Sonic video game to mark the momentous occasion (an
