Tag: Nintendo
News Where Are Mario Kart World's Non-Mario Racers? Producer Kosuke Yabuki Has The Answer
Missing Link
There's no denying that Mario Kart World packs a pretty impressive roster of racers (come on, 50 characters, plus costumes ain't bad), but we'd be foolish if we didn't pour one out for the familiar faces that were lost along the way. We're talking, of course, about the Koopalings wider Nintendo characters that got cosy in Mario Kart 8...
Back Page Every Game Should Have A Cow
No bull
In the magazine business, the Back Page is where you'd find all the weird goofs that we couldn't fit in anywhere else. Some may call it "filler"; we prefer "a whole page to make terrible jokes that are tangentially related to the content of the mag". We don't have pages on the internet, but we still love terrible jokes — so welcome to our...
Talking Point Do You Have A New Go-To Racer In Mario Kart World?
Cowtastrophe
After the best part of a decade with Mario Kart 8, we'd wager that you had probably grown pretty close to your main. You know, your main. The character that you picked to sit behind the wheel, regardless of the situation, because their weight class, look, or general vibe matched your playstyle perfectly. But then Mario Kart World came...
Opinion I Never Felt True Nostalgia Until I Played GameCube On Switch 2
Ahh, memories
I still remember the day I got my GameCube. It wasn’t the launch day, because I remember getting Super Smash Bros. Melee alongside it, which to my knowledge released a few weeks after the console itself in the UK. Oh gosh, I was so excited though! I pored over early issues of NGC in the weeks leading up to The Big Day (somehow,...
Video Right, We Need To Talk About GameChat On Switch 2
Can you hear me now?
GameChat had proven to be, well, not massively popular with the Nintendo Life community in the run up to the Switch 2 launch. Many had simply refused to participate in the new feature, while others were keen, yet understandably sceptical about the whole idea. Yet now that it's here, it's safe to say that we, and indeed many of...
News Splatoon 3's Summer Nights Event Returns Next Month With A New Splatfest & Free Items
Summer Lovin'
A new season is upon us, and with that comes a new Splatfest. Yes, the Summer Nights event is returning to Splatoon 3, bringing another seasonal competition and a fresh batch of free in-game items. Running between the 11th-13th July (your region may differ, see below), this year's Summer Nights Splatfest asks the question "Which would...
Random Don't Like Switch 2's Physical Game Cases? Try Some Cool Cassette-Styled Ones Instead
We did not CDs coming
There's always been a little bit of contention over the design of physical game cases and their box art on Switch consoles, with most of the hate pointed towards the rather ugly way that the spines can sometimes present unevenly whilst sat on shelving, and at the printed disclaimers that take up some premium space on Switch 2...
Reminder You Can Use Non-Nintendo USB Cameras With Switch 2
And it appears some USB-A cameras work, too
Check out the official details for Switch 2 USB camera compatibility on Nintendo's website and you'll be greeted with a surprisingly straightforward message from the Big N stating that, "You can use the Nintendo Switch 2 camera accessory (sold separately) or any compatible USB-C camera you'd like." Nice!...
Random Switch 2 Ad Claims Metroid Prime 4 Is "Out Now"
Update: Nope, it's a mistake
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond doesn't even have a proper release date just yet, but according to a Switch 2 ad located at the Oxford Circus tube station in London, it's apparently "Out Now". Before anyone suggests it's a photoshop, the fine folks at VGC have actually seen it with their very own eyes. The same outlet notes how...
News 12 Limited Run Switch Games Are Now Compatible With The Switch 2
Gex Trilogy's Switch 2 update is also on the way
Limited Run, as you might have heard, has experienced some issues with its Carbon Engine on the Switch 2. Now, following Nintendo's latest system firmware update, it seems this patch has fixed "the majority" of backwards compatibility issues with Carbon Engine titles. "Nintendo updated the Switch 2...
News More Switch Titles Get Switch 2 Backwards Compatibility Fixes
Alongside the latest system firmware update
Nintendo yesterday rolled out a new update for the Switch 2 which also included some backwards compatibility fixes for select Switch titles. One of these happens to be Super Smash Bros. Ultimate and an issue with the Mii Fighter. Thankfully, in the latest system firmware update, the problem has been fixed...
News Donkey Kong Bananza Switch 2 Demo Spotted In The Wild
Play it today at a kiosk near you
Following a recent story about Switch 2 kiosks popping up in US stores, we've now got a small but exciting update. If the Donkey Kong Bananza Direct left you wanting to play the game right now, apparently a demo of the game has been added to these same kiosks at locations like Walmart and Target in the US. You can...
Sub-layers of new info
We're all still hyped full of bananergy after yesterday's Donkey Kong Bananza-focused Direct and, if you're anything like us, you'll likely have been straight onto the official Nintendo website to check out further details. Standard practice. However, as we've found
Guide Best Nintendo Switch 2 Portable Chargers, Batteries And Power Banks
Power up!
The Nintendo Switch 2 delivers a truly next-gen handheld gaming experience, with stunning visuals, faster load times, and smoother performance across the board. But there’s one area where it falls a little short: battery life. Compared to the original model, the Switch 2 just doesn’t go the distance when it comes to extended play on...
News Digital Foundry Delivers Its Tech Review For Pokémon Scarlet & Violet On Switch 2
"Pokémon fans would be well-advised to check this one out"
Digital Foundry has presented its tech review for Pokémon Scarlet and Violet on the Switch 2, with the latest generation receiving a pretty substantial performance update for Nintendo's newest console. All things considered, it seems that this has proven to be a pretty positive outcome...
News Third-Party Launch Games On Switch 2 Reportedly Sold "Very Low Numbers"
All about that Mario Kart
A new report from Chris Dring's The Game Business highlights a few sales stats for launch games on the recently-released Switch 2. According to the article, "most third-party Switch 2 games posted very low numbers" at launch, with the vast majority of players understandably gravitating towards
Random Hideo Kojima Remembers That Time He Used Unwanted Teddy Bear Tech To Make A GBA Vampire Game
UV not changed
Hideo Kojima has been out and about and doing interviews at the Sydney Film Festival as part of the build-up to the release of his upcoming, Australian-set sequel, Death Stranding 2: On the Beach. As shared by GamesRadar, the Metal Gear Solid director openly chatted about a who
News Pauline's Age In Donkey Kong Bananza Has Been Revealed
She ain't no Odd Rock
The recent Donkey Kong Bananza Direct from Nintendo revealed that DK's new companion, Odd Rock, isn't actually Odd Rock at all, but rather a young Pauline. Gasp! We all kind of knew this was coming, of course, thanks to a previous leak, but it's still pretty cool to see just how vital she'll prove to be with the overarching...
News Pikmin 3 Deluxe's New Update Fixes Screen Flicker Issue When Playing On Switch 2
"Several adjustments have been made"
Nintendo released a bunch of free Switch updates alongside the launch of the Switch 2 earlier this month but one issue that wasn't entirely resolved was tied to Pikmin 3 Deluxe. At the time, Nintendo was only able to "partially" alleviate an issue which occured when playing the game on the Switch 2, and the...
News Nintendo Switch 2 System Update 20.1.5 Is Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
The same firmware update is also available on Switch
Nintendo has rolled out a new system firmware update today for the Switch 2 and original model which bumps the hybrid family of devices up to Version 20.1.5. This update officially kicks off the Switch 2's life with a stability update, but nothing else is revealed in these patch notes. This...
Gallery We're Going Bananas For This Fresh Batch Of Donkey Kong Bananza Screenshots
DK, Wrapped
Oof, well this has been quite the day for Donkey Kong Bananza content, eh? The spotlight Direct was absolutely jam-packed with DK goodness, revealing some familiar faces, highlighting a bunch of gameplay mechanics and announcing enough collectibles to make even the most tentative completionist break out in a sweat. On top of all that,...
Reaction Donkey Kong Bananza Has Instantly Become My Most Anticipated Game Of 2025
Sorry, Samus
I have to admit, before the recent Donkey Kong Bananza Direct, I wasn't massively enthusiastic about Nintendo's upcoming Switch 2 platformer. I played about 20 minutes of it at one of the Switch 2 Experience events back in April, and although I was charmed by the aesthetics and the ability to smash up pieces of the environment, I...
News Shuhei Yoshida Says Sony Doesn't Really Consider Nintendo As Competition
But in Japan, "it’s all about Nintendo versus Sony"
Former PlayStation exec Shuhei Yoshida is at it again, sharing thoughts and feelings about the gaming industry at large, including Nintendo. And this time, he's opened up on Sony's thoughts on Nintendo on the Kit & Krysta podcast. Speaking to the duo (thanks,
PSA Spigen's Switch 2 Carry Case May Have A Potentially Console-Damaging Defect
Zip it
We've already had a few rather nice Switch 2 carry case reviews on the site since the new console's release, because as gamers we understand the in-built need — the unquenchable thirst — for new swag and gear to pimp out our slick new tech. You can check out our official Nintendo carry case review right here, and we've also had a look at
News Check Out Donkey Kong Bananza's All-New Kong Cast Members & Animal Transformations
How are YOUR bananergy levels today?
Well, well, well. We're just fresh from taking in everything that Nintendo's Donkey Kong Bananza Direct has shown us about the incoming Switch 2 game, and there's quite a lot of very exciting things to discuss! Amongst these are the game's all-new Kong cast members alongside Donkey Kong's brand new 'Bananza...
News Donkey Kong Bananza Switch 2 Box Art Shows Pauline In All Her Glory
Excellent bait and switch
We all knew this was coming following a cheeky little leak some weeks back, but Nintendo has nw showcased the final box art for Donkey Kong Bananza, and it looks incredible. Showcasing Pauline in all her glory, we'd go so far as to say that this box art might go down as an all-timer. It's simply beautiful: the striking...
News Donkey Kong Gets A New amiibo, Nintendo Details How They Work In DK Bananza
Pauline unlocks
Nintendo has revealed amiibo functionality in the upcoming Donkey Kong Bananza, including an all-new Donkey Kong & Pauline figure that's coming out alongside the game on 17th July. The DK Bananza Direct detailed various costumes you can put on DK and the freshly-revealed (but rumoured) Pauline which give each
News Donkey Kong Bananza Channels Super Mario 64 Energy With Its 'DK Artist' Mode
Sculpt and paint using mouse mode
Nintendo's recent Donkey Kong Bananza Direct shed a load of light on the upcoming platformer, and one of the coolest new additions is undoubtedly DK Artist. Channeling some serious Super Mario 64 energy (in which you could mess around with a 3D model of Mario in the title screen), this mode lets you paint and...
News Donkey Kong Bananza Features Two-Player Co-Op, And You Can Even GameShare To Switch 1
Banana split
Nintendo hit us with a bunch of Donkey Kong Bananza info in that Direct, and one of the features that we're the most excited to see get the ol' confirmation is two-player co-op! Oddrock is out and Pauline is in (who could have seen that coming?), and you can bring a friend along to play as her. Much like Super Mario Odyssey's co-op...
Watch Donkey Kong Bananza Nintendo Direct - Live!
Ap-peel-ing
Put your Switch 2 down for a second, folks, because we are mere minutes away from another Nintendo Direct! It's Donkey Kong Bananza that's taking the spotlight for this one, with a 15-minute deep dive into the upcoming adventure swinging into action at 2pm BST / 6am PDT / 9am EDT / 3pm CEST. We still don't know exactly what the...
News More Than 2,800 Switch 2 Consoles Have Been Stolen From A Semi-Truck
It wasn't-a me
Oh, boy... Look, we know folks are eager to get their hands on the Switch 2, but this ain't it. According to a report from 9News, over 2,800 Switch 2 consoles have been stolen from a semi-truck while it was en route to a GameStop in Texas. The theft was discovered while the driver was at a Love's truck stop in Bennett, Colorado on...
Random Do You Remember This Utterly Insane Marketing Stunt For Super Mario Sunshine?
Fu-silly
Super Mario Sunshine is often regarded as a bit of an oddball entry in Nintendo's flagship platforming series. It has its fair share of jank, sure, but it's also considered to be a cult classic with fans thanks to its unique gameplay mechanics and memorable setting. If you happened to be clued in to the game's initial release back in 2002,...
Guide Where To Pre-Order Donkey Kong Bananza On Nintendo Switch 2 + DK & Pauline amiibo
Best deals and cheapest prices
After decades of waiting, Nintendo finally unveiled a new 3D adventure for its prized primate: Donkey Kong Bananza. Set to launch on Switch 2 on 17th July 2025, this action platformer is guaranteed to be one of the console's biggest hitters in its launch year. Below, we'll be keeping track of all the different...
Poll So, Have You Used Zelda Notes Yet?
Nintendo's new mobile service for Hyrule
Alongside the release of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom on the Switch 2, Nintendo added a special service to its mobile app called Zelda Notes – giving players multiple features to enhance their time in Hyrule. This service includes navigation assistance, voice memories,...
News Mario Kart World Has Been Updated To Version 1.1.1, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
The patch for this Switch 2 exclusive is now live
We're now well into the first month of the Switch 2 and Nintendo has today released a new software update for the system-exclusive Mario Kart World. This bumps the game up to Version 1.1.1 and includes multiple fixes tied to "issues" with items, game crashes, online play problems, and more. Here's...
News Nintendo Reminds Mario Kart Players They Can Toggle Auto And Smart Controls
"I'm using tilt controls"
Nintendo's new game Mario Kart World includes all sorts of toggles making it accessible to everyone. However, it seems this has also led to some confusion – with some players questioning why their karts are moving on their own during races. It's actually resulted in Nintendo's Japanese customer support account on social...
Rumour The Search For The Zelda Movie's Link & Zelda Has Begun, Apparently Seeking Actors 16-23
Ganondorf, Impa, and the King of Hyrule, too
As you'll undoubtedly know by now, Nintendo's very exciting live-action Legend of Zelda movie has been delayed by a little bit to a release date of 7th May 2027. Now, that may sound a long time away, but when you're making a huge movie that every gamer and their donkey (Kong?) is gonna be champing at the...
PSA Select GameCube Games Can Be Played In Widescreen Mode On Switch 2
Here's how to activate it
Rejoice, GameCube fans - Nintendo has finally made the dinky little console part of its Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack subscription tier, meaning you can now enjoy select titles on the Switch 2 with bonus quality-of-life features. Some of these features, including the ability to create restore points and apply a...
Poll Has Your Switch 2's Screen Got Any Nasty Scratches Yet?
Be careful
If you're anything like us, then chances are you've been handling your Switch 2 like it's a ticking timebomb. There's nothing quite as soul-crushing as when a new piece of tech gets a nasty dent on the casing or a horrible scratch on the screen. It feels like the end of the world. With the Switch 2, reports are starting to emerge that...
Guide Best Nintendo Switch 2 Controllers
Top controllers to level up your Nintendo Switch 2 experience
The Nintendo Switch 2’s versatility means you’re not stuck with just one way to play — but choosing the right controller can make all the difference. Whether you’re after a classic Pro-style pad for TV gaming, a compact option for travel, or something tailored to specific genres...
News Pokémon Fan Loses "20 Years Worth Of Data" After Performing Switch 2 Transfer
Condolences
A Pokémon fan has reportedly lost around "20 years worth of data" from the long-running game series after performing a system transfer from Switch to Switch 2. In the now-deleted Reddit post (thanks, IGN), user ThatOtaku26 states that their save file had Pokémon brought over from previous g
News Nintendo's Music App Is Back On Track With A New Album Update
It's game night with Clubhouse
Nintendo's Music app took one week off after it dropped the absolutely massive Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom soundtrack. It's now back this time with another soundtrack, this time for Clubhouse Games: 51 Worldwide Classics. You can expect plenty of smooth tunes in this latest update with 37 tracks in total and...
News Nintendo Supposedly Investigating Possible "Swollen Battery" Issue With Switch 2
Users have noticed the system's back panel "slightly bulging"
Some would argue the real tests can only begin when a product is in the hands of consumers and while Nintendo likely ran every scenario it possibly could with the Switch 2 during in-house tests, certain issues are reportedly surfacing now that it's out in the wild. As reported by...
News Nintendo Reportedly Banning Switch 2's Using MIG Cartridges
A recent firmware update made the carts compatible
Nintendo cracked down on piracy in all sorts of ways during the Switch generation and it's now reportedly taking action on the Switch 2. As highlighted by Kotaku, Nintendo is seemingly banning anyone found using the MIG Switch cartridge on its new hybrid system. This flash cartridge (which allows...
Guide Mario Kart World: How To Play Classic 3-Lap Races
Back to the good ol' days?
Big changes have made their way into Mario Kart World, with one of the biggest being the most unexpected. Courses in Mario Kart have never felt more different. That's because of the open-world nature of the game, meaning courses are connected to each other. And in all game modes, this is the default racing method — race...
Every coastal region P Switch and Peach Medallion in Mario Kart World
The eastern 'Coastal Region' is packed with collectibles in Mario Kart World, and we're here to show you every one of 'em we've found so far. From Italian-inspired streets to the pirate ship wreckage far out to sea, this coastal area has something for everyone. We hope you packed...
Every coin and switch in the Jungle Safari area of Mario Kart World
Mario Kart World's 'Jungle Safari Region' is home to some of the loveliest circuits in the game — Faraway Oasis, Dino Dino Jungle and Great ? Block Ruins — and it's also jam-packed with P Switch missions and Peach Medallions. So it's time for some jungle cruisin' to get them...
Talking Point How Are You Finding Mario Kart's Open World?
Free to roam
Many of us have just wrapped up our second weekend with Mario Kart World, and by this point you've probably seen most of the Grand Prix mode and had your rear end handed to you various times in Knockout Tour (I swear, there's no middle ground with that one - I either do really well or go out in the first two laps!), and are starting to...
News Donkey Kong Bananza Direct Revealed For Wednesday, 18th June 2025
Mmm, bananas
Nintendo has announced that a special Direct focused on Donkey Kong Bananza will be heading our way this week on Wednesday 18th June 2025. The announcement was made via the Nintendo Today! app, where we learnt that the showcase will begin at 2pm BST and will last for roughly 15 minutes. You can find the precise time that the event will...
News Nintendo Reconfirms Its Attendance At BitSummit Expo Next Month
Don't expect first-party games
Nintendo has reconfirmed that it will be attending BitSummit 2025 to showcase select indie games on the Switch 2. This year's event, dubbed BitSummit the 13th: Summer of Yokai, will take place at the the Miyako Messe in Kyoto City from Friday, 19th July to Sunday, 21st July. Tickets are on sale now for Japanese...
