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News Oblivion Remaster May Be Launching This Month, But Will It Come To Switch 2?
Say yes
Rumours of an Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion remaster have been swirling for a while now, culminating in what might be one of the worst-kept secrets of 2025 so far. According to Giant Bomb's Jeff Grubb, the game will supposedly release during the week commencing 21st April 2025 and is set to grace the PS5, Xbox Series X\S, and PC. A more recent...
News Switch 2's Backwards Compatibility List Provides Updates On Two Titles
Here's what you can expect
Switch 2 was promoted as having backwards compatibility with existing Switch titles, but as we now know, not every game works properly on Nintendo's new hardware. It was previously revealed by the Japanese firm how it was testing as many games as possible and with this in mind, the company's website has provided an...
Video Nintendo Today Gives Us Another Look At F-Zero GX For Switch Online
GameCube games are coming to Switch 2
Alongside its full reveal of the Switch 2, Nintendo announced the GameCube library would be added exclusively to the new system's online 'Expansion Pack' tier. At launch, we'll be able to play three titles and Nintendo has now uploaded another look at F-Zero GX on its 'Nintendo Today!' mobile app. You can see...
Guide All Nintendo Switch 2 Edition Games, Upgrade Packs, And Free Performance Updates
Next-gen TLC
Nintendo has been very bullish about making the transition from the Switch 1 to the Switch 2 as seamless as possible for current owners, so naturally, that means we're seeing a bunch of original Switch games updated for the new system to take advantage of that additional power. We've got two types* of updates for Switch 1 games:...
News Christmas Is Coming - New Hallmark Ornaments Include Elephant Mario And Decayed Master Sword
Cat bells ringing...
Hallmark has released its 2025 Dream Book catalogue, showcasing all of its new Keepsake Ornaments for the upcoming holiday season. And plenty of Nintendo franchises show up among the newcomers. Look, we know the headline here is outrageous — it's only April — but indulge us. (Thanks to VGArtAndTidbits for highlighting this...
News Swapping To Switch 2's Mouse Mode In Metroid Prime 4 Is As Easy As Pie
Beyond seamless
After many, many years of waiting, we finally have a little more information about Metroid Prime 4: Beyond. Samus' next hotly-anticipated adventure will arrive on both Switch and Switch 2 at some point this year, the latter version boasting improved visuals and access to the upcoming console's Mouse Mode for precise aiming. At the...
News Sony Vet Shuhei Yoshida Says Nintendo Is "Losing Their Identity" With Switch 2
NintenDOOMED?
Over the decades, Nintendo has cultivated a reputation in which it seemingly strives for innovation in gaming over simple iterative upgrades. The Wii and DS were perhaps the most obvious instances of this, pushing Nintendo into the stratosphere by appealing to mass audiences beyond the usual hardcore crowd. With the Switch 2, Nintendo...
News You Can Finally Repair Weapons In Zelda: BOTW And TOTK On Switch 2 (Sort Of)
You'll need to use 'Zelda Notes', though
Weapon durability has long been a 'controversial' mechanic seen in both The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom. While many embraced the need to experiment in combat situations – whether it be with the Rune abilities or the environment itself – others have resented the fact that...
News Zelda's Original Soundtrack Added To Nintendo Music, Here's Every Song Included
Another blast from the past
This week's update for the Nintendo Music mobile app adds the original Legend of Zelda soundtrack from the NES era. The update includes a total of 12 tracks with a runtime of nine minutes in total. You can listen to the iconic title theme, the overworld theme, and more. Here's the full list of tracks on offer in this...
Round Up Here Are The First Player Impressions Of Switch 2
Direct from the 'Switch 2 Experience'
The Switch 2 Experience is currently underway and fans have finally had the chance to go 'hands on' in select locations around the world. Nintendo has now put together a reel highlighting some of the positive impressions at this event so far - with most players seemingly more than happy with how the system...
News Team Night Takes Gold In Splatoon 3's Latest Seasonal Splatfest
Grab your free items now
Nintendo announced Splatoon 3's returning SpringFest a few weeks back, but the explosion of Switch 2 news means that the starting date has crept up on us. As a new piece of SpringFest art from @NintendoUK so rightfully reminded us, the latest Splatfest is almost here, with the three-team competition kicking off on 12th...
ICYMI Nintendo's Keeping amiibo Alive On Switch 2 With New Zelda: TOTK Collection
Sage advice
Nintendo has revealed so much in the last two weeks that we're sure the odd announcement or two will have passed you by. So, just in case you missed it, amiibo is still alive! Yes, alongside the announcement that Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom will be getting enhanced 'Nintendo Switch
News Japanese Retailer Is Asking The Public How To Combat Switch 2 Scalpers
Take 'em down
Despite some notable concerns around pricing for the Switch 2, folks are nevertheless anxious about the impact that scalping may have on the upcoming console launch. Scalpers have been a plague on recent console releases, buying systems at their RRP before flogging them online at severely inflated values; a practice made exponentially...
News Mario Kart World Players Are Already Uncovering Hidden Vehicles
Thunderbird 4 vibes
The Nintendo Switch 2 hands-on experience is already in full swing, giving those lucky enough to attend the chance to play through a handful of new games coming to the system. As you might expect, Mario Kart World is one such title and, while seeing what the racer has to offer, fans are already uncovering some of its secrets...
News PS5 Digital Edition Now More Expensive Than Switch 2 In UK & Europe
Let battle commence
Sony has announced that it is raising the price of PS5 systems again, with the latest hike affecting the UK, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand (thanks, Push Square). It appears that the PS5 Digital Edition has been subject to the most notable changes, with a price increase for the disc-based PS5 limited to Australia and New...
UK Charts A Shake Up Puts Nintendo Out Of The Top 10
Yes, even Mario Kart
A slight shake up this week has put Nintendo out of the top 10 altogether, with Mario Kart 8 Deluxe coming in at number 11. Truth be told, we wouldn't be surprised if some folks are choosing to hold back on purchasing a new Mario Kart game until World shows up on the Switch 2. It's quite nice to see some titles here that will...
Gallery Here's A Sneak Peek Of The Nintendo Switch Online Menu UI For Switch 2
Take a look
In case you didn't already know, the Nintendo Switch Online service will carry over to the Switch 2 when it launches this June. If you are wondering what the menu UI might look like when it eventually shows up on the new hybrid system, Nintendo's official Japanese website has now shared a sneak peek. As you can see, there'll be a huge...
Talking Point How Does Switch 2's Launch Price Compare To Past Nintendo Systems?
Launch sequence initiated
The big talking point out of last week's Switch 2 Direct hasn't been the system deep dive, the Donkey Kong reveal, or the weird little camera; it's mainly been about Nintendo's approach to pricing. The messaging was non-existent in the Direct itself, but in the minutes and hours after it ended, we learnt that games would...
News Here's Why Switch 2 Joy-Con And Pro Controllers Don't Have Analogue Triggers
Nintendo thought instant input was the "better option"
If you haven't already noticed, Switch 2 controllers (including the new Joy-Con and Pro controller) will once again use digital triggers. The reasoning behind this decision has now been revealed by Nintendo. During a recent chat with VentureBeat, Nintendo's hardware leads Kouichi Kawamoto and...
News Nintendo Says "Nothing Bad" Will Happen If You Press Switch 2's C Button Without A NSO Sub
Will something good happen instead?
After months of speculation, Nintendo finally lifted the lid last week on the information that people really wanted to hear: a new Mario Kart game, the Switch 2 release date, what the heck Switch 2's mysterious 'C' button does. As it turns out, clicking the right Joy-Con's new button opens up the GameChat...
News "We MUST Resist Buying These Game-Key Releases", Says GamesMaster Host
It's going as well as expected
The next generation of Switch is introducing a new concept when it launches on 5th June 2025: Game-Key Cards. In case you missed it, these are 'physical' game releases that contain a cartridge, but the cartridge has no meaningful data on it. Instead, it acts as a 'key' of sorts which then lets you download the relevant...
News Surprise, Palworld Dev Isn't Fond Of The 'Pokémon With Guns' Description
Gee, wonder why...
"Pokémon with guns" became the go-to description for Pocketpair's Palworld because, well, the screenshots and footage shown around its initial announcement indicated that, yes, the in-game creatures look like Pokémon holding guns. According to communications director and publishing manager John ‘Bucky’ Buckley (thanks,...
News Reggie Fils-Aimé Weighs In On 'Switch 2 Welcome Tour' Controversy (Sort Of)
We know what he's saying
The subject of price has been a huge point of controversy with the recently-announced Nintendo Switch 2, with some folks claiming the console itself is too expensive, many claiming that Mario Kart World is too expensive, and that
News Nintendo: Hyrule Warriors: Age Of Imprisonment Is A "Canonical Tale"
Just so you know
One of the many games Nintendo highlighted during the Switch 2 Direct last week was the new Zelda title Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment. This is another Koei Tecmo Musou game where you'll take control of multiple characters and unleash all sorts of attacks on seemingly endless hordes of enemies. Although there hasn't been much...
News Zelda Wind Waker Switch 2 GameCube Release Doesn't Rule Out HD Port
Nintendo: "All options are on the table"
Last week, Nintendo confirmed The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker would be sailing onto the Switch 2 as part of the GameCube library at launch. If you're worried this might rule out the Wii U HD version of the game making a return one day, it seems there's still hope. Tim Gettys of Kinda Funny Games spoke to...
Round Up The First Impressions Of Mario Kart World Are In
The race begins this June
We've now seen a fair bit of Mario Kart World footage thanks to the latest Switch 2 Direct and Treehouse broadcast. If you're still curious to know what exactly it's like though, we've put together a round up featuring thoughts from various game websites. Starting with our hands on here on Nintendo Life, we can't wait to...
Talking Point Does Switch 2 Have Nintendo's Best Launch Line-Up Ever?
Let's see how it matches up
I don't know about you, but I'm already giving my shelf space a worried look as I consider the number of Switch 2 launch titles I want to pick up. It's been just about a week since Nintendo revealed the Switch 2 and its 21 separate launch games (24 if you include those dropping on the NSO GameCube library), which, the...
News Nintendo Is Reportedly Not Releasing The Switch 2 In China Just Yet
Quick, act surprised
Nintendo is launching its upcoming console, the Switch 2, in most major territories on 5th June 2025. That is, except for China. Now, we're not completely surprised by this; in fact, we'd say that such a move was probably expected to a certain degree. Nevertheless, as reported by Nikkei (thanks, VGC), Nintendo is simply waiting...
Video Digital Foundry Dives Into GameCube Emulation For The Switch 2
With a bunch of Nvidia Shield TV talk, too
For many of us, GameCube games on Nintendo Switch Online kind of felt like the holy grail. Granted, it very much depends on your age and which systems you happened to grow up with, but with the GameCube playing host to some of Nintendo's finest games of all time, its inclusion on the Switch 2 is a pretty...
UK Charts Switch 2 Anticipation Creates A Quiet Week For Nintendo
Calm before the storm
Last week's Switch 2 blowout was always going to cool Switch 1's software sales a little as all eyes get fixed firmly on what's next. Well, that's exactly what we're seeing in this week's UK charts. As ever, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe keeps Nintendo in the running by holding firm at sixth, and Minecraft continues to perform well —...
News Scandinavian Nintendo Fans Are Considering Flying Abroad For Cheaper Switch 2s
DKK Wrap
For all the excitement of last week's Direct, Nintendo's Switch 2 pricing has gone down like a cold cup of something nasty. £75/$80 games, a sizeable bump in cost for the system itself, current economic conditions, and tariffs have melded into the perfect storm, with the once-affordable Nintendo now appearing a little more out of reach...
News Mario Kart World "Paid DLC" Would Be A Big No-No, According To Ex-Nintendo Duo
Is $80 already enough?
There's been a lot of talk about the $80 price tag attached to the Switch 2 launch title Mario Kart World and Nintendo has justified it by claiming the game is "so big and so vast", but what if it ends up charging for additional content in the long run? Ex-Nintendo Minute duo Kit and Krysta, who now run their own YouTube...
Guide Switch 2: All New Accessories
New stuff!
With the upcoming release of the Nintendo Switch 2, we are getting that old familiar pang...for some slick new accessories. Yes, we all know that picking up lots of new bits and bobs for a new console is almost as exciting as playing it, and so we've put together this list of all first-party accessories that we are currently aware of,...
Community What Questions About Switch 2 Do You Still Have For Nintendo?
What a difference a Direct makes
It's been a busy week for Nintendo and its fans, that's for sure. With Switch 1 in a definite 'wind-down' mode over the past few months — though still delivering goods like Xenoblade Chronicles X, to be fair! — last week's Switch 2 Direct brought new goods,
News Analyst Firm Spooked By Trump Tariffs, Lowers Switch 2 Sales Forecast
Still poised to be the fastest-selling console, though
Analyst firm DFC Intelligence has lowered its forecast for Switch 2 sales amidst the ongoing uncertainty surrounding the widespread tariffs from The Trump Administration. As highlighted by VGC, DFC had previously stated that Switch 2 sales would reach a staggering 17 million by the end of 2025,...
Guide Nintendo Switch 2: Internal Storage - How Many Games Can You Store?
How much can you stuff into the Switch 2?
With game sizes exploding and the Switch 2 being a more powerful system, you might be worried about running out of space. We've all run out of storage on our Switch 1 many times, right? So here's how to get prepared for maximising your new console's storage. This guide will tell you everything you need to...
News Nintendo Is Delaying Switch 2 Pre-Orders In Canada
The day before they go live
Nintendo of Canada has confirmed that it will not be opening up pre-orders for the Nintendo Switch 2 in the country, just the day before pre-orders were due to go live. In a statement provided to Mobile Syrup, Nintendo of Canada explained that pre-orders are being held back "in order to align with the timing of...
News Nintendo's Bowser Comments On AI And Its Uses
"It's not the only method of game development"
It's one of the hottest issues in the gaming industry right now, so it was only a matter of time before Nintendo of America president Doug Bowser was asked about the rise of AI in game development in his series of Switch 2 interviews. Fortunately, his response was refreshingly pro-human. Bowser (not...
News UK Switch 2 Fans, Don't Bother Going To GAME Stores For Your Pre-Order
You won't get one
A new report from Eurogamer indicates that Switch 2 pre-orders at GAME retail stores in the UK simply won't be a thing, with the firm instead possessing a "small allocation" of consoles available via its official website. It's yet another indication of how GAME is downsizing its operations after numerous controversial decisions...
News Hori's Switch 2 Piranha Plant Camera Has Much Worse Resolution Than Nintendo's
Something to keep in mind
The upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 will give you the option to augment your experience with cameras, letting you chat face-to-face with your online friends using GameChat, and offering up unique gameplay mechanics with titles like Super Mario Party Jamboree - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Jamboree TV (we'll never get used to that...
News Amazon UK's Switch 2 Pre-Orders Won't Be Invite-Only For Long
Wrapping up soon
Switch 2 pre-orders have been gradually popping up throughout Europe since Nintendo's big reveal last week and while most have taken the standard approach to purchase (click 'Pre-Order' and you're done), the likes of Amazon UK opted for an invite-only method instead. Fortunately, it seems the storefront won't be sticking to this for...
News Switch 2 GameChat Choppy Frame Rate Explained By Nintendo
It's about ensuring the "game experience" is at its best
Nintendo's new GameChat function opens up new ways for Switch 2 owners to communicate with friends and families online, but the early showcase of other player screens showed some choppy frame rates. It turns out this is an intentional design choice to ensure GameChat saves system resources for...
News Switch 2 Game-Key Cards Aren't Tied To Nintendo Accounts
According to Nintendo
Nintendo is launching a new physical game option for the Switch 2 that don't contain the "full game data" and are instead used as a "key" to download the game onto your system via the internet. While these game-key cards haven't exactly been received favourably so far, they will be different to the previous "code-in-box"...
News Nintendo Won't Reveal Donkey Kong's Switch 2 Dev, But We Might Already Know
You got a...banana!
You got a moon...sorry, a banana! Nintendo looks to be continuing its trend of not revealing the developers behind key first-party IP releases for the Switch 2 generation. IGN asked who was the development team on Donkey Kong Bananza for Switch 2 and Nintendo of America's vice president of product and player experience Bill...
Guide Nintendo Switch 2: Battery Life - How Does It Compare?
Comparisons with Switch, OLED, and Steam Deck
With a swathe of new features and upgrades, the Nintendo Switch 2 is a much more powerful piece of kit compared to its predecessor. As such, we're sure many of you have questions about just how long the thing can run in handheld. With Mouse Mode, higher frame rates, and generally better tech inside the...
Random Feast Your Eyes On Universal Orlando's Stunning Zelda Stained-Glass Windows
Where's our Hyrule theme park, eh?
Ever since the reveal of Super Nintendo World's Mushroom Kingdom, we have wondered how long it'll be before Hyrule gets the theme park treatment. Donkey Kong is clearly next on the cards for most branches, but the Orlando site's stained-glass windows have us wondering whether something Zelda-y could be in the...
News Switch 2 Allows Players To Create Per-Game Controller Profiles
That's GR-eat!
One of the more interesting new additions to the Switch 2 comes in the form of the 'GL' and 'GR' buttons, which can now be found on the rear of both the Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller and on the Joy-Con 2 Charging Grip. These two new buttons, besides allowing you more freedom in how you set up
News Switch 2 Devs May Assign Specific Inputs To Pro Controller's Back Buttons
Is it worth the hassle, though?
One of the biggest surprises from the recent Switch 2 Direct is that the accompanying Pro Controller will actually come with two new back buttons labelled 'GL' and 'GR'. In addition to a slightly revamped design in which Nintendo took inspiration from the GameCube controller, the new Pro Controller is also seemingly...
News Nintendo Confirms US Price For 'Switch 2 Welcome Tour'
Quick, act surprised!
After the Japanese price was revealed last week, Nintendo has today officially lifted the lid on Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour's price in the US, confirming that it will set you back $9.99. That is according to Nintendo of America's Bill Trinen, who, in a recent interview with
News Upgrade Pack Price For Zelda: BOTW And TOTK Has Been Confirmed
A pleasant surprise!
A new interview between IGN and Nintendo's Bill Trinen has revealed the price of the Upgrade Packs for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom. As a reminder, the Upgrade Packs will essentially add in all the 'Nintendo Switch 2 Edition' benefits like improved frame rates and resolutio
