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News Multiple Switch Games Get Switch 2 Compatibility Fixes
Nintendo released a new system update this week
Nintendo has been working to improve Switch game compatibility on the Switch 2, and following a new system firmware update earlier this week, multiple fixes have reportedly been rolled out. Apart from Xenoblade Chronicles X, which was highlighted earlier this week, many other titles have apparently...
Rumour Zelda Movie Production Set Footage Has Supposedly Leaked Online
And we might know another cast member...
If you can turn your attention away from The Super Mario Galaxy Movie for one moment, it seems we might have the very first leak from The Legend of Zelda Movie set. While very little has been revealed about the film so far, it was confirmed earlier this month that the live-action is official
News The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Gets A New Movie Poster
Odyssey fans might recognise the location
It's been a huge week for Nintendo and Illumination with the release of the official trailer for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie. Super Mario fans have already closely inspected every frame in the main clip, and now, to add to this, the first official movie poster has been shared. It shows Mario and Luigi in...
News Nintendo Quietly Reveals A New Suit For Metroid Prime 4: Beyond
Proceed with caution!
Nintendo has finally announced a whole bunch of new information for Metroid Prime 4: Beyond ahead of its launch on 4th December 2025. One thing that's quietly slipped by, however, is the reveal of a brand-new suit for our protagonist Samus Aran. As highlighted by Nintendo Wire in the below post, the suit can be seen in a short...
News Digital Foundry Covers The "Disappointing Tech" In Pokémon Legends: Z-A
Pop-in, pop-out
Our pals over at Digital Foundry have provided their verdict on the recently-released Pokémon Legends: Z-A on Switch and Switch 2, covering the tech utilised and the performance gap between the two consoles. Looking at the visuals in the sole location of Lumiose City, Digital Foundry states that the execution is rough around the...
Round Up The Final Previews Are In For Metroid Prime 4: Beyond
A Room with a Viewros
Believe it or not, Metroid Prime 4: Beyond is almost upon us. That 4th December release date is Morph Balling ever closer, and today, we've got our latest round of hands-on previews to give us a taste of what we can expect. Our very own video producer extraordinaire, Alex Olney, was lucky enough to attend an extended preview...
Guide Top 100 Nintendo Games, As Chosen By Nintendo Life & IGN
A century of must-have classics
Nintendo has been around for well over a century and has been an active part of the video game industry since the 1970s. The company's impact on the realm of interactive entertainment is almost unprecedented, and its consoles and handhelds have played host to some of the most iconic titles of all time. Nintendo Life...
Preview Metroid Prime 4: Beyond Is Great, But I Want To Kill One Of Its Characters
Feisty one, you are
I recently got to go hands-on with the Switch 2 Edition of Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, and not just to play that opening section that everyone and their mum has played at this point. No, I got to play over an hour of one of the game’s earlier parts proper, once Samus has appropriately lost all her abilities because the plot...
News Metroid Prime 4: Beyond Finally Gets The Trailer We've Been Waiting For
Not long to go!
With just a few weeks to go until release, Nintendo has shared a new 7-minute overview trailer for Metroid Prime 4: Beyond. The trailer gives us our best look yet at what we can expect from Samus' hotly anticipated adventure. There's a detailed rundown of the planet Viewros, a summary of Samus' sweet new abilities (as well as some...
Video Nintendo Just Dropped Its Best (Worst?) Song Since DK Rap
What's that? Huh?
What's that, huh? Well, it's a new commercial for Kirby Air Riders from Nintendo, and rather than the usual overenthusiastic voiceover to explain basic features, we've instead been treated to a weird, albeit quite wonderful rap song. Yes, this is one of those ads things that will either go down in history as one of the best things...
Poll Is Your Third-Party Switch 2 Dock Still Working After This Week's System Update?
Reports suggest Version 21.0.0 borked compatibility
You might have already seen some reports claiming third-party docks are no longer compatible with the Switch 2. These stories started popping up after Nintendo rolled out a major system update earlier this week, which bumped its new hybrid device up to Version 21.0.0. We've investigated this with...
News Pokémon Legends: Z-A Is Now The "Best-Selling" Physical Game In The US This Year
And it's expected to be "one of the big drivers of the holiday quarter"
Pokémon Legends: Z-A launched for the Switch and Switch 2 last month, and now some new information has surfaced about the game's US release. During an interview with Kyle Bosman recently, Circana's video game industry analyst Mat Piscatella revealed the new entry in the series...
Feature 10 Years On, Is Animal Crossing: Amiibo Festival Really That Bad?
Bored game
Few games have tapped into the popular zeitgeist quite like Animal Crossing: New Horizons did back in 2020 at the onset of the global pandemic. It’s sold a whopping 48.62 million copies worldwide since launch, elevating Animal Crossing from a fan-favourite series to a full-fledged cultural phenomenon, earning its place alongside...
ICYMI The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Teases Rosalina And Bowser Jr. Scenes, Here's A First Look
Voiced by Brie Larson and Benny Safdie
Nintendo and Illumination have aired the first official trailer for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie. That's not all, though! If you only watched the trailer and didn't actually catch the Nintendo Direct, you might have missed two other scenes. During the short presentation by Shigeru Miyamoto, Illumination's...
Random Do You Miss Metroid Prime: Blast Ball? Don't Worry, PlayStation Has Got You Covered
As it expands into mobile gaming with a major IP
In recent years, Nintendo has been able to grow its brand and expand its IP with mobile game apps. To date, the cumulative number of unique downloads for Nintendo apps has now surpassed 950 million, and it's banked a lot of coin in that time. It's a market that's ripe for the picking, and in some...
Feature 12 Details You Might Have Missed In The Mario Galaxy Movie Trailer
Do you like what you Odys-see?
Nintendo has revealed our first proper look at The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, with a trailer that lasts all of 2:25. Nope, that's not very long, but there are a lot of details crammed in there. To make sure you caught all of the little touches, we've assembled the following rundown of every neat detail, reference, and...
Guide The Super Mario Galaxy Movie - Release Date, Cast, Trailers, Everything We Know So Far
Jump up, movie star
As a part of the 2024 MAR10 Day celebrations, Nintendo and Illumination announced that a "new animated film based on the world of the Super Mario Bros. series" is on the way. A little over a year later, the studios lifted the lid on its title: The Super Mario Galaxy Movie. In the following guide, you can find out everything we...
News Super Mario Galaxy Movie Trailer Reveals Rosalina, Bowser Jr., And More
New cast members announced
Nintendo and Illumination have revealed the first proper trailer for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, and it's a galactic banger. We get our first look at Bowser Jr. and Rosaline, plus a whole bunch of new locations based on Super Mario Galaxy and... Odyssey? Yep, there's representation from both games here. New cast...
Watch The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Nintendo Direct - Live!
Trailer incoming
Well folks, it's that time again. Nintendo is broadcasting a new Direct presentation, this time focusing on the upcoming Super Mario Galaxy Movie (3rd April, 2026) with a promise to showcase the first proper trailer. With leaks indicating the inclusion of Yoshi and Bowser Jr., we're almost certain that these characters will crop up...
News Sony Once Again Takes A Leaf From Nintendo's Playbook In Japan
Firm announces region-locked PS5
If you've been keeping an eye on our weekly Japanese Charts, then you'll know that the Switch and Switch 2 have been consistently dominating the hardware space, with Sony's PS5 struggling to get a foothold in the region (and let's not even mention Xbox). That's not to say it hasn't done well, mind you, with the...
News Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition Switch 2 Compatibility Update Released
Previous issues have been resolved
Earlier this year, a few months after the Switch 2 launch, Nintendo identified an issue with the Switch release Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition on the new hybrid platform. Now, according to Nintendo's new Switch 2 compatibility search page, the same title has received an update yesterday on 11th...
News Reggie Is "Surprised" We Haven't Seen More Xbox Titles On Switch 2
"I thought there would be much more"
In the last year or two, Microsoft has been very vocal about its desire to support Switch and Switch 2. We've seen a couple of examples of this on the new hardware with Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 and the soon-to-come Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, but where's the Gears? Where's the Call o
News Nintendo Teases A New Lego 'Legend Of Zelda' Set, Possibly Including Ganon
Launching 2026
Nintendo has released a short teaser video confirming a new Legend of Zelda Lego set in 2026. There's not a whole lot to go on for now, but it seems to indicate that we'll be getting some sort of incarnation of Ganon. The shadow rising up from the bottom of the screen to confront Lego Link appears to be pretty large and takes the...
News Pokémon Pokopia Is Nintendo's First Game-Key Card Release
More to come?
Nintendo has released a new trailer to provide an overview on how Switch 2 cartridges and Game-Key Cards work (just in case the last six or seven months' worth of discourse hasn't already clued you in). In it, one of the examples showcased to demonstrate the Game-Key Card is none other than Pokémon Pokopia, which has just been...
News Pikmin 4's Free Content Update Is Out Now, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Pikmin pictures
Nintendo surprised us all last month when it announced that Pikmin 4 would be getting a free content update at some point in November. Well, that "some point" finally has a date — it's today! Yes, Pikmin 4 was officially updated to ver. 1.1.0 this morning, adding new gameplay options like difficulty modes, the 'Field Camera' item,...
Gaten speaks out
Just recently, Stranger Things star Gaten Matarazzo featured in a Nintendo commercial for Pokémon Legends: Z-A, but it seems like his heart belongs to another game entirely. In speaking with IGN, Matarazzo states that The
PSA Don't Forget To Update Your Switch 2 Pro Controller
Update: And your Joy-Con 2 and Camera, too
Nintendo released a new firmware update for the Switch and Switch 2 earlier today, and as you might have seen in the patch notes, there's quite a bit to unpack. In case you missed it, this update actually rolls out a new patch for the Pro Controller 2. If this update isn't automatically applied, once...
News Nintendo Switch 2 System Update 21.0.0 Is Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Also available for Switch
Nintendo has released a new Switch 2 and Switch system update today, bumping the firmware up to Version 21.0.0. It includes all sorts of changes, starting with updates to the HOME Menu and additional options tied to downloads. There are also new ways to find other users now, GameChat and Game Card-related updates, Display...
News How Are You Finding Switch Game And App Compatibility On The Switch 2?
Go on, tell us!
In case you missed it, Nintendo yesterday launched a new search page, allowing users to check the compatibility of Switch software on the Switch 2. This includes the ability to look up individual games and apps, instead of having to wait for Nintendo to update entire pages and official documents. It's got us wondering how you're...
News Super Mario Galaxy Movie Nintendo Direct Announced For Wednesday, 12th November
The first proper trailer is coming!
Nintendo has announced a brand new Nintendo Direct focusing on The Super Mario Galaxy Movie is coming later this week. On Wednesday, 12th November 2025 at 6am PST / 9am EST / 2pm GMT, Nintendo will be debuting the first proper trailer to the sequel to Nintendo and Illumination's 2023 box office smash, The Super...
UK Charts Hyrule Warriors: Age Of Imprisonment Just About Scrapes Into The Top Five
Not a huge calamity
The latest UK Charts are in, and for some reason, we feel compelled to highlight that Bluey: The Videogame has reentered the charts at number 38 – congrats to all who celebrate. Otherwise, yes, Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment has made its debut at number 5, coming in behind EA SPORTS FC 26, Football Manager 26,
News Nintendo's Black Friday Offers Include Deals On Switch 1 Games, amiibo, And More
Still after a MicroSD Express?
Nintendo is back with preparations for another year of Black Friday discounts, as it has today detailed a bunch of Switch 1 games, amiibo and a MicroSD Express card that will be going on sale over the course of November. It has also reminded us all that Switch 2 bundles exist, because of course. So, kicking things off...
Poll What Review Score Would You Give Hyrule Warriors: Age Of Imprisonment?
Hyrule or Hydrool?
It has been a good long while since we've last spent a weekend slashing through this many Bokoblins, and if you picked up Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment last week, we'd imagine that you're in the same boat. The latest slice of Hylian musou action is finally here, and it's making the most of the Switch 2's beefed-up specs to...
Poll What Do You Make Of The Mario Galaxy Movie's Leaked Yoshi Design?
Eyes on the prize
We are still a good five months away from the release of The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, but the rumour mill is already kicking into gear about Mario's next big adventure. First, there was the rumour that an official trailer would be heading our way at some point this month, theoretically before Wicked: For Good arrives in theatres...
Guide Where To Pre-Order Animal Crossing: New Horizons - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition
Oh, back to the island
Nintendo went and dropped the surprise announcement at the end of October that Animal Crossing: New Horizons was getting a Nintendo Switch 2 Edition on 15th January 2026, along with a big 3.0 update to the base game which adds a boatload of new features. Owners of the Switch 1 original need
News "I Just Hope To Stay Healthy" - Shigeru Miyamoto On Taking Further Steps Away From Development
"I won't look anymore!"
It's no secret that Shigeru Miyamoto has taken a bit of a backseat when it comes to game development. The last Mario game he personally oversaw as director was Super Mario Run, and after his most recent experience as general producer on Pikmin 4, the creator has largely shifted over to the world of movies. In a new interview...
PSA SNES Controller For Switch Online Is Finally Back In Stock (UK)
Get it while you can!
If you've been keeping an eye out for the SNES controller for Nintendo Switch Online, your time has come, friend. Yes, the iconic controller is now back in stock via the UK 'My Nintendo Store' for £26.99. You'll need to ensure you're logged in before you add it to your basket (and be subscribed to NSO), and orders are limited...
News Nintendo Launches Switch 2 Backwards Compatibility Search Page
Find out if the Switch game you want to play is compatible
Since the launch of the Switch 2 in June, Nintendo has released game upgrades, updates, and system firmware patches to make more games compatible with its new hybrid system. It's not always been the easiest to keep track of every update, and to help make this process a little easier, a new...
News Images Of Yoshi From 'The Super Mario Galaxy Movie' Have Leaked Online
Mlem!
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie officially launches on 3rd April 2026, and Nintendo will be keen to ensure its marketing is on top form for the upcoming sequel. This will no doubt include keeping certain characters under wraps until the opportune moment. Well... sadly, it seems someone's let the cat out of the bag a little bit too soon... or...
News Kirby Air Riders Looks To Be Powered By Bandai Namco's New In-House Engine
Introducing SOL-AVES
The Kirby Air Riders Global Test Ride is currently taking place this weekend, and it looks like the game engine it's running on might have been uncovered. It's Bandai Namco's new in-house engine SOL-AVES. Thanks to some detective work, the engine's logo has been spotted in the game demo's Intellectual Property Notices. We've...
News Good Smile Reveals New Fire Emblem Byleth Dancer Figure, Pre-Orders Now Live
Graceful and spellbinding
Good Smile Company has announced it will be bolstering its Fire Emblem: Three Houses collection with a new Byleth Dancer scale figure. This is a painted plastic 1/7 scale model (approximately 250mm / 9.85in in height and including a stand) is priced at $194.99 / €171.48, and pre-orders are now live. It's estimated to...
News Digital Foundry Delivers Its Tech Verdict On Hyrule Warriors: Age Of Imprisonment
How is it holding up?
Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment is out now for the Nintendo Switch 2, and our pals over at Digital Foundry have presented their tech verdict on the new title from developer AAA Games Studio. In a nutshell, it's pretty decent! With its 40GB+ file size, the game utilises dynamic resolution scaling, with docked mode putting...
News Hiroshi Yamauchi Might Feel Envious Of Switch 2's Success, Says Miyamoto
Who wouldn't?
Nintendo has released the English translation of its recent financial Q&A session, and it mostly covers the company's plans for the Switch 2, its games, and potential movies going forward – lots of stuff we already know about, to be honest. One question, however, managed to raise a smile on our otherwise stone cold faces, and its...
Video We've Played More Kirby Air Riders, So Here, Have Some Gameplay
Zoooooom!
Here at Nintendo Life, we're keenly aware that Kirby Air Riders just hasn't had enough, well, airtime. Look, two Directs clocking in at 1 hour 45 minutes (yes, longer than The Super Mario Bros. Movie) just isn't enough, gosh darn it! So we want to rectify that. Nintendo kindly invited us to give Kirby Air Riders a whirl, and so we've put...
Random A Rare Nintendo Company Guide From 2000 Has Been Uploaded Online
Check it out!
We sometimes take for granted just how different Nintendo is now when compared to the '90s and '00s. In the year 2000, for example, Pokémon was arguably at its height, the Game Boy Color was flourishing, and The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask was delighting and baffling fans in equal measure. To really get a feel for how the company...
Gallery Nintendo Updates Its 'My Mario' Product Line With Multiple New Yoshi Items, Here's A Look
Fancy a singing and talking Yoshi?
Nintendo's 'My Mario' campaign has lifted the lid on multiple Yoshi-themed announcements today, and apart from the new app, there'll also be a new singing and talking Yoshi released later this month. This fluffy Yoshi, available on 18th November 2025, is a toy that will flap its arms, sway from side to side, talk...
News Nintendo Reveals Three More Super Mario Wood Block amiibo Sets
Joining the 'My Mario' product line in Japan
When Nintendo kicked off its 'My Mario' campaign for parents and children in August, it also announced a new 'wood block' sets doubling as amiibo were on the way. It's now revealed three more wood block sets. This includes standalone three-piece sets for Yoshi, Peach and Luigi. This follows the...
Opinion Third-Party Support For Switch 2 Is Already A Dream Come True
An avalanche of quality
The Switch 2 has gotten off to a bit of a weird start. Although there’s no denying that the console has been a massive commercial success since its launch on 5th June 2025 — officially selling over 10 million units — there’s a niggling, underlying sense of dissatisfaction amongst some fans regarding Nintendo’s...
News Zelda: A Link To The Past And Chrono Trigger Are "Ripe For Remakes", Says Analytics Firm
Plus Ocarina of Time 3D
Analytics firm Ampere Analysis has posted a list of games it believes would greatly benefit from a remake or remaster (thanks, VGC). This is supposedly based on analysis of the market and consumer behaviours and attitudes – otherwise, we could just as easily pluck a bunch of games from thin air that we think need remakes!...
News Shigeru Miyamoto Isn't Convinced Another IP Will Surpass Mario Kart's Sales
But folks will try anyway
Nintendo has just released a transcript of its latest Q&A session following its Q2 2025 financial release. It's a pretty short one overall with few surprises, but one question regarding the Mario Kart franchise definitely piqued our interest. Essentially, the query raises the possibility of another IP surpassing the sales...
