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News Splatoon 3 Version 10.0.1 Is Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Update for Switch and Switch 2 today
Following the major update for Splatoon 3 earlier this month, which added "game content changes" and much more, Nintendo has now released another update fixing some bugs and other issues. This latest update bumps the game up to Version 10.0.1 and targets issues with the game's multiplayer, SplatNet 3 as well as...
Feature Every Switch 2 Launch Game, Ranked
25 games, ranked by you
While Switch 2's software lineup at launch was filled with various known quantities, the breadth and quality of the games featured at the system's 5th June debut made for a very strong offering - perhaps one of the best of any console launch ever. We've done our best since the hardware's launch to review as many of its games...
News Three Nintendo Ray Tracing & Rendering-Related Patents Published In Japan
Here comes the science bit...
Now, we already know that the ability to use ray tracing is built into the Switch 2 console, baked into its very fibre, as an entirely untechnical person might say. However, we've yet to be presented with any examples of it in action on the new machine just yet. Well, as disappointing as it may be to not have had...
News Fans Reckon Nintendo Has "Killed" Mario Kart World With Its Latest Update
Ready for an intermission?
Nintendo's latest update for Mario Kart World is now live, and the main change it's brought comes via the following patch note: "Adjusted courses selected in “Random” when selecting next course in a wireless “VS Race.” Okay, so what does this mean? Well, prior to the update, selecting a standard race when...
News Tetris 99's New Maximus Cup Sees The Return Of Four Nintendo Themes
Try it out on the Switch 2 now
To mark the 47th Maximus Cup in the Switch Online battle royale Tetris 99, Nintendo will be revisiting multiple themes from tomorrow onwards. This also happens to be the first cup event for the Switch game since the arrival of the Switch 2. Round one will kick off with Super Mario Bros. Wonder and will be followed by...
News Mario Kart World Has Been Updated To Version 1.1.2, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Update on the Switch 2 today
Nintendo has been rolling out game updates every week since the Switch 2 arrived earlier this month, and we've now got a new patch for Mario Kart World. This follows a small patch last week and bumps the game up to Version 1.1.2. It comes with some general adjustments and also resolves some more issues you may or may...
PSA Switch 2 Restocks Are Now Available At Multiple Stores In The US
Come and get it
The Switch 2 has been flying off the shelves in its opening month, with Nintendo already confirming the new device has sold "over 3.5 million units worldwide" in the first four days of its life – making it the "fastest-selling Nintendo hardware ever". While there were some initial concerns the excitement for the Switch successor...
News Donkey Kong & Pauline Amiibo Is Now Up For Pre-Order From Nintendo (UK)
Be quick!
If you're keen to pick up the upcoming Donkey Kong and Pauline amiibo to cooincide with the release of Donkey Kong Bananza next month, you're in luck: it's now available via the My Nintendo Store in the UK. Priced at £16.99, the amiibo will launch on 17th July 2025 and will unlock an in-game 'Diva Dress' costume for Pauline when used...
News A Nintendo Subsidiary Helped Out On The Development Of Death Stranding 2
Just like the first game
Nintendo Pictures, a Nintendo-owned subsidiary specialising in the production of "visual content", has been revealed to have worked on the new PS5 title Death Stranding 2: On The Beach. As covered by VGC, the company can be spotted in the credits for the game and specifically helped out on motion capture. While this might...
News Another Yoshi Soundtrack Joins Nintendo Music, Here's Every Song Included
Yoshi's N64 outing returns
Yoshi's Story is already available for the Switch Online's N64 app and now Nintendo has added the game's soundtrack to its mobile music app. All up, there are 49 tracks with a runtime of 58 minutes in total. You'll be able to listen to smooth tunes like "Yoshis on the Beach", opening tracks from the beginning of the game...
News Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour Receives Its First Update (Version 1.0.1)
It's not much but it's something
Nintendo is kind of showing its support this week for Welcome Tour with the game's first notable update now available for the Switch 2. This bumps it from 1.0.0 up to Version 1.0.1. According to the official patch notes, it resolves multiple issues to enhance the overall gameplay experience. It we find out what...
News The Nintendo Museum Is Opening An Art Gallery This September
"Explore a wide range of game artwork"
Nintendo has been branching out with movies, theme parks and last October it launched the Nintendo Museum in Kyoto, Japan. This venue features multiple historical exhibits, eight interactive experiences, a shop where you can purchase merchandise and much more. Now to add to this, the museum will be opening an...
Review Nintendo Switch Online GameCube Controller - The Return Of The King
A little birdy wants to wave hello
The N64 controller has its fair share of fans, but I am not one of them. I should clarify that I don’t dislike it, as such, but as someone who owned a PS1 back in the ‘90s and only had limited access to the N64 through my friends, the three-pronged design definitely felt, well… weird by comparison. I’ve...
News Nintendo Fixes Its Metroid Prime 4 Blunder, And It's No Longer "Out Now"
Phaz-on, Phaz-off
Some poor sod over at Nintendo recently made a pretty hefty mistake in creating a huge poster for the upcoming Metroid Prime 4: Beyond: Nintendo Switch 2 Edition with the words "Out Now" printed very clearly for all to see. Nintendo has already stated that the printing was a mistake, but now the company has now ensured that no...
News Nintendo Confirms The Release Date For Drag X Drive On Switch 2
Slam dunk
Nintendo has confirmed that Drag x Drive, the mouse-controlled sports game for Switch 2, will launch on 14th August 2025. The news was confirmed via the Nintendo Today! app with an accompanying trailer, which is now also available to view online. It's also been revealed that the game will be an eShop exclusive, so don't expect a physical...
MVG says it's "decent" but needs improvement
Nintendo's online service has made GameCube games available for the Switch 2 and if you're wondering whether it's worth paying the extra money to experience these retro titles but aren't so sure after Nintendo's history with emulation of other legacy systems, this video might be worth a look. Game...
UK Charts There's No Stopping Mario Kart World And Switch 2
Still not ready to Switch 2 something else
We are back with the latest look at the UK physical charts, and, what do you know, Mario Kart World has found itself in pole position for the third week running. The Switch 2 biggie may be leading the pack once again, but its supporting cast still follows closely behind it, with Cyberpunk 2077, Tears of...
News Nintendo Prioritising Switch 2 Dev Kits For Indies Needing "Extra Oomph", Say Devs
"a similar situation to the OG Switch"
As we all know by now, the Switch 2 has been off to a rocket of a start in terms of its hardware sales, however, with regards to its current games lineup — and with a particular eye on its indie offerings — there's cert
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...
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 Mario Kart World. As pe
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 char
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,...
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,...
