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Guide Every Game In The Switch eShop 'Screaming Deals' Sale (North America)
Horrifically tempting
Nintendo has another Switch eShop sale on the go with a bunch of scary (and not so scary) titles discounted for the Halloween season. This one runs until 1st November 2024 and features the likes of Animal Well, Balatro, Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance, Signalis, and many more. As normal, we've collated every game featured in...
Random Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom Fans Are In Uproar Over A Missing Outfit
Well, that's not hood
One of the most delightful features in The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom is undoubtedly the ability to change Zelda's outfits throughout your journey across Hyrule. You can pop on a proper regal attire more fitting for a princess, or you can go a bit wild and quite literally dress up Zelda to look like a cat, but...
News Switch Online Offering Trio Of Game Trials
A new round of games for subscribers
Nintendo has announced its latest Switch Online trials for the US and Europe, and this time subscribers get to check out three titles. Between 23rd - 30th October in the US, you'll be able to try out A Little To The Left, Cursed to Golf and Vampire Survivors. As part of this, Nintendo will also be offering...
News Mario & Luigi: Brothership Developer Has Supposedly Been Revealed
Knowledge acquired
One of the biggest mysteries surrounding the reveal of Mario & Luigi: Brothership for the Switch was which team(s) was actually handling the development now that AlphaDream is no longer around. Well, as we approach the game's release on 7th November 2024, it looks like we now have a reasonably sound idea of who the...
Poll What Review Score Would You Give Super Mario Party Jamboree?
Nice or Dice?
If you've been spending your weekend rolling dice with Mario and the gang and have thoughts to share, you're in luck! It's time to let us know what you make of Super Mario Party Jamboree. This one promised the "biggest Mario Party yet" and it appears to have done just that. With seven playable boards, a couple of new characters...
News As Expected, Nintendo Is Struggling To Contain Switch Online Playtest Leaks
It's all out there
As Nintendo opened the gates to its upcoming Nintendo Switch Online playtest for successful participants, it didn't take long for the classified content to be plastered all over social media. Indeed, if you search terms relating to the playtest on social media right now, you'll immediately be greeted by information and...
News These Mario Wonder Standees Won't Give You A Respawn Point, But They Will Tidy Your Desk
Not a Talking Flower in sight
We've seen a decent amount of Mario Wonder merch since the platformer hopped onto Switch last year, but those plushies (even if they do talk) can't possibly match the adorable usefulness of Bandai's new clip stands. These clips can be used for all kinds of things — cards, notes, pictures, sweets — but the best...
News The Legend Of Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom Version 1.0.2 Is Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
The most devious issue in Goron Citayyy
We are approaching one whole month since the release of The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom (yep, we were shocked too) and Nintendo has released another update to bring things up to version 1.0.2. This second patch is a little beefier than the one we saw on launch day, but it's hardly a long read. This...
News Nintendo's Mysterious Switch Online Playtest Program Is Now Accessible
If you got in, of course
The Nintendo Switch Online: Playtest Program is now available for successful applicants to download. Earlier in October the company announced the playtest and opened up registration for 10,000 application spots which were filled up in a matter of minutes. The lucky among us who got in received a message saying to return to...
News Masahiro Sakurai Teases His YouTube Channel's "Special Finale"
Expect it to run for "a bit over 40 minutes"
In case you missed the news earlier this week, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate director Masahiro Sakurai will be airing one last YouTube video for his channel 'Creating Games' early next week. Now, in another brief update, he's shared a few more details mentioning how it will premiere on 22nd October at 8PM...
Anniversary 8 Years Since Nintendo Unveiled Switch, The World Awaits The Next Reveal
Ha ha ha ha yeah!
20th October marks the eighth anniversary of the day we first laid our eyes on the console previously known as the mysterious ‘NX’, the Nintendo Switch. Revealed in a snappy trailer (teased in a tweet that was apparently controversial inside Nintendo) showcasing the system’s hybrid nature, the video was a dynamic...
Random Mario's New Voice Actor Says It's "Surreal" To Hear His Voice In Mario Party
And confirms he also voiced Waluigi
Mario and Luigi's new voice actor Kevin Afghani has taken to social media to share his excitement about the arrival of Super Mario Party Jamboree on the Switch this week. In a brief message, he mentioned how it was "surreal" to hear his voice in this game, and noted how the series had been a pillar of his...
News Universal Orlando's Super Nintendo World Opens Its Doors May 2025
Let's-a gOrlando
After getting delayed to 2025 way back in the days of the Covid-19 pandemic, Universal Orlando has today announced that its Epic Universe (which includes Super Nintendo World) will open its doors to the public on 22nd May 2025. The above reveal trailer only contains a small snippet of the Nintendo attraction (with Mario and the...
Guide Super Mario Party Jamboree: How To Unlock Pauline And Ninji
Two more for the partay, please!
With a roster of 22 characters, Super Mario Party Jamboree packs plenty of choice when it comes to picking your favourite Mushroom Kingdom pals to play with. However, two of these characters, Pauline and Ninji, are initially locked off from use. So, let's very quickly take a look at how to unlock them! In order...
Guide Super Mario Party Jamboree: All Boards List And How To Unlock
Board meeting
Super Mario Party Jamboree is the biggest (and we say best) Mario Party yet. Yep, there's more variety here — not to mention more minigames — than in any previous entry in this long-running franchise, and that applies to the new and returning boards in this third Switch entry. So, let's jump in and take a look at the full board...
Guide Super Mario Party Jamboree: Multiplayer Requirements - Local And Online Guide
What you'll need to play with pals locally and online
There are a whole bunch of different modes to enjoy in Super Mario Party Jamboree, and all of these modes give you various options as to how you can play, both in online and offline/solo and multiplayer. It can get a little confusing, especially if you're trying to decide if you want to buy the...
News Sega Set To Go Head-To-Head With Nintendo With Its Own Retail Store
Tokyo, you lucky duck
Sega has revealed that it is looking to open an official retail store in Japan, located within the same building as Nintendo Tokyo, no less. In speaking with VGC, Sega's transmedia boss Justin Scarpone stated that the store will open in Shibuya’s Parco department complex, though he refrained from giving any target date...
News Nintendo's Latest Job Listing Is On The Hunt For An Intellectual Property Lawyer
Objection!
Nintendo of America is on the lookout for a new intellectual property lawyer to join its legal department (thanks, My Nintendo News). The new job listing shared on Nintendo's career site states that the role will include managing Nintendo's "patent, trademark, and copyright portfolios," advising the business team on IP issues and working...
Round Up The Previews Are In For Mario & Luigi: Brothership
Here's what the critics are saying
Although the attention is on Super Mario Party Jamboree this week, next month sees the arrival of the new RPG Mario & Luigi: Brothership. If you haven't already seen our own 'hands on' here on Nintendo Life, we think this entry will be worth the wait as it seems to take the best bits from the AlphaDream...
News The Legend Of Zelda: Twilight Princess Manga Series Box Set Now Available
Featuring 11 volumes of the "smash-hit" series
The Zelda series has expanded well beyond games over the years and there's now LEGO and even live-action movies on the way. Back in 2016, a manga series was also released based on GameCube and Wii release The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess. This same manga series has now received a complete box set...
News Super Mario Party Jamboree Version 1.1.0 Is Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
What's included on day one?
One day ahead of its release, Nintendo has released the first patch for Super Mario Party Jamboree for all those who have the game pre-installed and ready to go. The ver. 1.1.0 update isn't all that substantial, but it's nice to know that Nintendo is patching out a handful of pesky bugs across several boards before...
News Nintendo Switch 'Parental Controls' App Returns After An Extended Outage
But some data has been "lost"
If you make use of Switch's parental controls app, you might have noticed the service suffered an outage that lasted for roughly a week. It seems Nintendo has now restored the service and it should be back up and running again. Unfortunately, playtime data between the 13th - 15th October 2024 has been lost and is...
News Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition Updated (Version 1.1.1), Here's What's Included
Download it now
The competitive retro compilation Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition is still getting plenty of support from Nintendo. As part of this it's now updated the game to Version 1.1.1. According to the official support page, this "fixes issues". Here are the specifics: Latest update: Ver. 1.1.1 (Released October 15, 2024): Fixed...
Can Hyrule’s destiny really depend on such a lazy boy?
Editor's note: We've now updated this review with our final thoughts and a score having spent some quality (sleepy) time with Alarmo. Nintendo Sound Clock: Alarmo, one of Nintendo's most perplexing yet delightful products in recent memory, was announced and launched simultaneously on...
News Bandai Namco Reportedly Cancels Nintendo-Commissioned Project
Amid workforce cuts
Bandai Namco Holdings — the conglomerate of which video game publisher and developer Bandai Namco Entertainment is a part — is reportedly making a swathe of cuts to its workforce, which includes cancelling or pausing a number of projects. According to a report by Bloomberg (paywalled), a Nintendo-commissioned project is...
UK Charts Zelda Falls From The Top Five As New Releases Shake Things Up
It's dangerous to go alone
The latest look at the UK charts is in, and things have been shaken up. Yes, after holding onto the silver for two weeks, The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom has dropped to sixth this time thanks to the arrival of Silent Hill 2, Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero and Undisputed at second, third and fifth respectively...
News Switch Online's Expansion Pack Promises "Excitement" In 2025
"Stay tuned to find out"
Nintendo Switch Online's Expansion Pack tier got off to a slow start with a handful of Nintendo 64, Game Boy Advance and DLC releases, but it's steadily grown over time. We're now in the third year of this higher priced tier and it's sent out an email informing fans to "stay tuned" for what's to come in 2025. Although there...
Random Nintendo's Museum Might Be Emulating SNES Games On Windows PC
It sure sounds like it...
In case you missed it, Nintendo recently opened a museum in Japan and it's filled with all sorts of displays featuring the company's classic titles. For anyone who has been wondering how exactly Nintendo might be showcasing these retro games in its museum, it seems it could be making use of emulation on Windows PC. As
Poll So, Will You Be Getting Super Mario Party Jamboree?
It's time to get this party started
This week sees the arrival of Super Mario Party Jamboree for the Nintendo Switch. Jamboree is the latest game in the long-running multiplayer series and is also said to be the "biggest" entry yet – with over 110 minigames, unique online options, and the addition of new playable characters. Nintendo has already...
Rumour Nintendo Might Be Gearing Up For A GameCube Controller Comeback
Smile and wave(bird)
Get your pinches of salt at the ready, folks, because it's time for more Nintendo rumour discussion. In a break from usual proceedings, this one isn't about 'Switch 2' (at least, not entirely). Instead, the latest speculation is focused on the GameCube controller and how it might, might, be making a comeback. This comes from a...
Random Kit And Krysta Pull Back The Curtain On Nintendo's "Controversial" Switch Teaser Photo
"People were kind of upset about it, honestly"
Ever since the announcement that Nintendo would reveal its Switch successor at some point "this fiscal year", our minds have been drifting to what such a big announcement could possibly entail. Because, let's not forget, the OG Switch reveal kicked off with a strange photo of Mario peeking around a...
Talking Point Is It Time For Another Side-Scrolling Zelda Game?
2D or not 2D?
This time last year, the thought of having a new top-down Zelda in our hands felt like a pipe dream. But then Echoes of Wisdom came along and reaffirmed the idea that the future of the series might not be an exclusively open-world, 3D affair. But our minds are now drifting to the franchise's other style, one we haven't seen used in...
Rumour Switch 2's Codename Believed To Be In Latest Pokémon Data Leak
From 'NX' to... [redacted]
There's been a massive Pokémon leak and it seems details related to the Switch "successor" have been uncovered. According to the latest reports and findings circulating online, here's what Nintendo's 'Switch 2' is internally known as (via Nintendo Everything): "The new [Pokémon] gen is apparently being developed for...
Quiz Can You Name These Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom Enemies?
Wish Epona star
By this point, we'd wager that you've put a good few hours into The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom. You might have polished off most of the main dungeons or maybe you've even wrapped up the entire adventure, but whatever you've ticked off, you've definitely had the Echo menu open more than a few times. The menu itself might be...
News Super Mario Party Jamboree Has Reportedly Leaked Online
The party doesn't officially start until next week
Super Mario Party Jamboree isn't out on Switch until next week, but it seems the party may have started early... According to multiple reports, some people have got their hands on early copies and the game ROM has apparently been shared online. While it is only Mario Party, this does mean there...
News Sakurai's Penultimate YouTube Video Is All About Iwata
Get the tissues ready
We have finally arrived at the home stretch of Masahiro Sakurai's excellent YouTube channel uploads and today's penultimate video is all about the late, great Satoru Iwata. Over the past two years, we've seen Sakurai get personal on the channel, opening up about his time in the industry with surprising honesty. But today's...
Feature 10 Years Ago, Nintendo Launched The Very Best 3DS
Practically perfect in every way
When it comes to Nintendo handhelds, it's standard for the first iteration to get the job done just sufficiently to sell the idea, but by the end of the system's lifecycle there are several upgrades available that, by comparison, make the original feel like a dev unit or pre-release prototype. We love the original...
PSA Don't Be Alarmed, Nintendo's New Clock Isn't A "Limited-Time" Product
It will be available at "other retailers" in 2025
Nintendo's 'Alarmo' is currently exclusive to Nintendo Stores and the My Nintendo Store, and it's already sold out in multiple locations around the globe. If you are desperate to get your hands on this new sound clock, but haven't had any luck just yet, there's no need to worry. Nintendo's official...
News Nintendo Expands Switch Online's GBA Library With Two More Titles
Two F-Zero games race onto the service today
Update [Fri 11th Oct, 2024 02:30 BST]: F-Zero: GP Legend and F-Zero Climax are now officially available to Switch Online + Expansion Pack tier subscribers. Enjoy! Original article [Wed 2nd Oct, 2024 05:00 BST]: Nintendo has announced it will expand the Switch Online service with two more Game Boy...
News Nintendo Asks Switch Online Playtest Program Participants To "Not Discuss Or Disclose Content"
The playtest begins later this month
Apart from the announcement of its new clock 'Alarmo' yesterday, Nintendo also revealed it would be "performing a test related to a new feature" for Switch Online. As you might have already seen, global registrations for this filled up in literally minutes, but we've now also got some new information about this...
News Alarmo Has "Sold Out" At Nintendo's New York Store
Nintendo also hit snooze on sales in Japan
If you're wondering just how popular Nintendo's clock 'Alarmo' might be, well it seems it's now sold out in another location. The Nintendo New York Store (which has been stocking the clock since its announcement) has taken to social media to confirm it's officially "sold out" of Alarmo. It's now asking...
News Nintendo Announces Switch Online: Playtest Program Related To "New Feature"
Update: Registrations are now full
Update #2: [Thu 10th Oct, 2024 16:15 BST]: Well, as expected, that was quick. As per Nintendo's tweet, posted a whopping seven minutes after the application pages went live, registration for the 'test' is now full. The mystery continues until 21st October - check out the full details below and let us know in the...
Video We've Played Mario & Luigi: Brothership - Here's 15 Minutes Of Gameplay
From Concordia, with love
Mario & Luigi: Brothership is right around the corner and we are excited. We've been lucky enough to go hands-on with the latest entry in the wacky RPG series and we came away with 15 minutes of crisp new gameplay footage for you to see the Bros. back in action. The above clips are taken from an early section of the...
News Nintendo Hits Snooze On Surging Alarmo Sales In Japan
A lottery scheme is now being implemented
Nintendo fans over in Japan are going absolutely bonkers over the newly-released Nintendo Sound Clock: Alarmo accessory, causing Nintendo to suspend sales on its official website. As communicated on social media, the firm has temporarily hit snooze on sales after an alarming (heh!) surge from Nintendo fans...
Hands On Mario & Luigi: Brothership Shows The Bros. Are Back In Classic RPG Form
Dial L for Luigi
You would be forgiven for assuming the Mario & Luigi series was no more. It has been nine years since Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam was released as the last new entry. Since then, Superstar Saga and Bowser's Inside Story received 3DS remakes, but then developer AlphaDream shut up shop in 2019 after
Guide Nintendo Alarmo: Themes List, Setup Guide - How To Update Nintendo's Sound Clock
Wake up, Superstar!
Whether you want to believe it or not, the Nintendo alarm clock is real. This is no joke. The Nintendo Sound Clock: Alarmo is packed with a surprising number of features that you might want to play with when you get your hands on one. That's where this guide comes in. Below, we have answered every question you might have about...
News Reggie Fils-Aimé Acknowledges Potential Easter Egg In Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom
"I am incredibly touched"
Ex-Nintendo President Reggie Fils-Aimé has acknowledged a potential Easter Egg in The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom. As reported by GameRanx, the newly-released title may be referencing the friendship between Reggie and the late, great Satoru Iwata via a pair of Zora characters found in the Jabul Waters region. The...
Round Up The First Impressions Of The Nintendo Sound Clock 'Alarmo' Are In
Sleeping on the job
Nintendo's new sound clock device 'Alarmo' is now available in select locations around the world and the first impressions have already gone live. If you are curious to know a little more - even after everything Nintendo has revealed, we've put together this brief round up highlighting a few outlets that have already tested it...
News Switch Online's Missions & Rewards Adds Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom Icons
Update: Wave 3 is now available
Update #2 [Thu 10th Oct, 2024 02:25 BST]: It's a new week and that means there's now a new wave of icons based on The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom. As usual, you can get the icons for 10 Platinum Points each, with borders and backgrounds priced at 5 Platinum Points each. This latest wave will be available until...
Download it today!
Instead of the Switch successor, Nintendo has this week announced a new alarm clock officially dubbed 'Nintendo Sound Clock: Alarmo'. Now, if that wasn't already enough excitement for one day, in case you missed it, this new device can actually receive software updates just like other Nintendo products. Sleep enthusiasts who were...
