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News Shigeru Miyamoto Addresses Concerns About His Age And Role At Nintendo
Legendary creator turns 72 this year
Update [Fri 5th Jul, 2024 10:15 BST]: Nintendo has now added official translations from its shareholder Q&A. Here is the question relating to the age of Nintendo developers in full: Q: I can imagine that the core developers at Nintendo are getting older. Are you considering handing over or transitioning...
Random Golden Wii Intended For Queen Elizabeth II Will Be Shown At Gamescom
"One shall be player one"
It's fair to say that the late Queen Elizabeth II had her fair share of bling during her 70-year reign; you know, the Imperial State Crown, the Sovereign's Orb, the Kokoshnik Tiara... rather expensive stuff, a few notches above the kind of tat you might have found at the bottom of a box of Coco Pops. Given her status,...
News Pikmin Bulborb Nendoroid Pre-Orders Now Live, Here's A Closer Look
It includes a "crew of Pikmin to display"
During Smile Fest 2024 last weekend, Good Smile unveiled its brand new Nendoroid based on the Pikmin enemy Bulborb. We got a brief look at it in the initial shots and if you weren't already sold, it turns out it also comes with a crew of Pikmin (Red, Yellow, and Blue ones) to display. On top of this,...
News Donkey Kong Country Returns HD Costs $60 On Switch
Nintendo's "pricing strategy" has some fans confused
Last year, when Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom was released, there were concerns raised about the game's $70 USD price tag. It followed with Nintendo mentioning how pricing of its new releases would be based on a "case-by-case basis". Now, the latest game that seems to be generating some discussion...
News Luigi's Mansion 2 HD Developer Has Been Revealed
Tantalus is the studio behind Zelda: Skyward Sword HD
By now, you might have seen some stories about the team behind Luigi's Mansion 2 HD. While the original 3DS release in 2013 was made by the talented Canadian-based studio Next Level Games, for the game's high-definition Switch version, it seems Nintendo has once again called on the services of...
Poll Luigi's Mansion 2 HD Is Out This Week, Will You Be Getting It?
Go on, tell us
Luigi makes a very spooky return this week in Luigi's Mansion 2 HD for the Nintendo Switch. Of course, as you likely already know, this new release is a high-definition port of the original 2013 3DS release. The reviews for the title are already rolling in and so far they've been quite positive. In our review here on Nintendo Life,...
Round Up The Reviews Are In For Luigi's Mansion 2 HD
Ghost-catching tomfoolery
Would you believe it, there's yet another major Switch release just on the horizon, with Luigi's Mansion 2 HD launching this week on 27th June 2024. All told, it seems as though this one is exactly what you'd expect it to be: an HD upgrade of a 3DS game on Switch. As such, many fans have understandably questioned the...
Video Digital Foundry's Technical Analysis Of Luigi's Mansion 2 HD
Who you gonna call?
Do you feel that chill? It's probably the haunting presence of Luigi's Mansion 2 HD which will be bringing the spooks to Switch this Thursday (27th June). We have already shared our thoughts on Nintendo's latest remaster, calling it "the exact same game that many of you will have no doubt played 11 years ago - it just looks much...
Random StreetPass Fans Are Hunting For A Super-Rare Puzzle Swap Panel
Have you seen it..?
If you're a staunch fan of the 3DS, then chances are you've dabbled in the Streetpass and Spotpass features over the years. The latter, of course, is no longer available since Nintendo shut down the online servers, but if you're out and about with your 3DS, then you can still benefit from the StreetPass function (that is, if you...
News Tetris 99 'F-Zero 99 Edition' Maximus Cup Event Announced
Unlock a new theme later this week
Nintendo has announced a new Tetris 99 crossover event adding a theme based on its online battle royale racer F-Zero 99. This event will start later this week on 28th June and runs until 1st July. To unlock this theme, you'll need to participate in the Tetris 99 online mode (which requies a Switch Online...
News Palworld Boss Says A Switch Release Could Be "Hard" Due To Technical Reasons
The team is also "still discussing" future platforms
Palworld had an extremely successful launch when it arrived on Xbox and PC earlier this year, so will we ever see it on Nintendo's current generation system? Speaking to Game File, Pocketpair CEO Takuro Mizobe mentioned how this
UK Charts Elden Ring Can't Topple EA Sports FC 24 As Euro 2024 Is In Full Swing
Goaaaaaarn, you Tarnished
The latest UK charts are in, and would you believe it, EA Sports FC 24 is once again back on top as the Euro 2024 group stages get in full swing. This means that Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree Edition will have to settle for the silver medal this week for its debut, with the likes of Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door,...
News Leaker 'Pyoro' Locks Account After Claiming Their Source Works For Nintendo
"I didn't know they would include my responses in their report"
Nintendo Direct information leaker 'Pyoro', who has been connected to multiple accurate Nintendo-related leaks over the last year, has apparently locked their Twitter account. This comes following the publication of a story by Bloomberg reporter Jason Schreier where the leaker stated...
Talking Point Could Another Nintendo Series Take Over The 'Traditional' Zelda Template?
The next Link in the chain
Soapbox features enable our individual writers and contributors to voice their opinions on hot topics and random stuff they've been chewing over. Today, Nathan considers the two-forks Zelda conundrum and wonders if another Nintendo series might take on the old-school Zelda mantle... Perhaps the most surprising...
News The Legend Of Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom Estimated Switch File Size Revealed
Launching on Switch this September
Nintendo has shared some key details about the new top-down Zelda game (starring the Princess herself), but there's still a lot of information that hasn't been revealed just yet. Fortunately, one small detail we've now got is the game's file size - revealing just how much space you'll need on your Switch if you're...
News New Nintendo Nendoroids Revealed At Smile Fest 2024
Kirby, Pikmin and more
As part of the SmileFest 2024 celebrations this week, there have been some new Nintendo and video game-themed Nendoroids (in general) revealed. The latest batch includes characters from series such as Kirby, Pikmin and even Sega's Sonic the Hedgehog franchise. First up we have the Bulborb from the Pikmin series. This enemy...
News Zelda 'Tears Of The Kingdom' Figma Prototype Unveiled, Here's A First Look
Ganondorf full colour reveal, too
It's been an incredibly exciting week for Princess Zelda, with Nintendo announcing she'll be starring in her own game 'The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom' this September. Now, to top it off, we've got our very first look at her figma prototype based on her character in Tears of the Kingdom. This reveal was part...
News Nintendo Showcases All June 2024 Direct Games With Colourful New Graphic
Big names, small names, they're all here
Did you need reminding that there was an excellent Nintendo Direct earlier this week? No? Well, Nintendo is going to do it anyway. As per usual, the Big N has shared a new infographic featuring every single game that featured during the Nintendo Direct June 2024 Showcase. We're sure you all remember the big...
News Nintendo Files DMCA Against Fan-Made 'Rhythm Heaven' Remix Software
Wubbadubbadub izzat true?
Nintendo has filed a DMCA takedown against fan-made software 'Heaven Studio', a tool which enabled people to upload their own music and pair it with one of the rhythm-based minigames from the Rhythm Heaven series. As reported by TorrentFreak (thanks, VGC), the Heaven Studio GitHub repository has been removed following...
News Retro Studios "Thrilled" To Reveal Its Work On Metroid Prime 4: Beyond
Samus returns in 2025
It's been an incredibly exciting week for Nintendo, with this week's Direct broadcast giving Metroid fans a first look at the fourth entry in the Metroid Prime series. It's also a bit of a relief to finally see this game in action after an incredibly lengthy development cycle, including a restart. To mark this special...
Guide Metroid Prime 4: Beyond - Who Is Sylux?
The new big bad in town
If you've been following the development of Metroid Prime 4: Beyond since its initial announcement in 2017, then chances are you've heard the name 'Sylux' mentioned in passing along the way. If you're not completely up-to-date on your Metroid Prime history (and not everyone is, that's okay), then you might not know who this...
Video Here's Everything You Missed In The Metroid Prime 4: Beyond Trailer
Radars! Space Pirates! Vents!
If you're anything like us, you probably watched the debut trailer for Metroid Prime 4: Beyond in a slight daze. Not only were we reeling from the sheer quality of games like The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics, and Mario & Luigi: Brothership, but we're still...
News No, The Metroid Prime 4: Beyond Trailer Was Not Running On 'Switch 2'
"All the evidence points to this game running on the original Switch"
Over the last few years, as more and more time passed with barely a whisper from Nintendo or Retro Studios regarding Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, many fans had begun to ask the same question: will it skip the Switch and launch on 'Switch 2'? After all, the game's eventual revival...
Video New Metroid Prime 4 Footage Spotted On Nintendo's Teaser Website
Another look at the game's jungle-like environment
This week's Nintendo Direct went out with a bang, announcing Metroid Prime 4: Beyond would be releasing at some point in 2025. Alongside the title and release date reveal, we got our very first look at the new chapter, which was originally announced seven years ago. If you're hungry for even more...
News Luigi's Mansion 2 HD Pre-Orders Are Now Being Cancelled (US)
Following Paper Mario pre-order cancellations
Ahead of the launch of Luigi's Mansion 2 HD for the Nintendo Switch next week, Walmart in the US has reportedly been cancelling physical pre-orders. As highlighted by GoNintendo, the "exact same situation" that played out with pre-orders for Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door last month is now...
Feature 25 Things You Might Have Missed In The Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom Reveal Trailer
From familiar faces to creative controls
Our initial reaction to The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom reveal at the June Nintendo Direct was something along the lines of "Ahhhh-WHHHAAAAAAAAA". If you had asked us for some of the game's distinguishing features after that first watch, we'd probably be able to mutter, "Hero Zelda, er, magic rod,"...
Soapbox Metroid Prime 4: Beyond Won't Be The Franchise's 'BOTW Moment', And That's Okay
Keeping expectations in check
When Nintendo closed out its latest Direct presentation with the full reveal of Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, the world briefly got a little bit louder as fans celebrated the glorious return of one of the company’s most revered franchises. Finally, after its initial announcement back in 2017, Prime 4 is scheduled to launch...
News Switch Online's "Mature" Nintendo 64 App Is Now Available In The West
It comes loaded with two first-person shooters
In case you somehow missed it earlier on, Nintendo has finally rolled out its "mature" rated Nintendo 64 app for Switch Online users here in the West. This was announced alongside the return of Turok: Dinosaur Hunter and Rare's legendary title Perfect Dark - "now with online multiplayer". This app is...
News Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition Shows Off Survival Mode And Legend Challenge
Out next month
The latest Nintendo Direct broadcast was packed with all sorts of Switch-related goodness, and early on in the show, NES fans were treated to another look at the upcoming release Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition. This title will be arriving next month on 18th July 2024, with a collector's edition also on the way, and as part...
Gallery The Legend Of Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom Is A Glorious Mix Of Old And New
Zelda takes centre stage
In what might be the biggest surprise of the latest Nintendo Direct, the firm revealed The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, a new 'classic' style Zelda game in which you take on the role of the titular princess herself after Link disappears. Utilising the art style from the Link's Awakening Switch remake, Echoes of Wisdom...
Gallery Metroid Prime 4: Beyond Is Looking Absolutely Stunning On Switch
Drink it in
Well folks, the wait is over. More than seven years since its initial announcement, Metroid Prime 4: Beyond has been fully revealed during the latest Nintendo Direct, and it looks incredible. The trailer doesn't reveal too much, but we've got confirmation that many of Samus' core abilities from the original trilogy return, including the...
News Donkey Kong Country Returns HD Swings Onto Switch Next Year
Barelling our way in January
Nintendo has announced as a part of today's Direct that Donkey Kong Country Returns HD will be barrelling onto Switch on 16th January 2025. It might not be the new Donkey Kong game everyone is hoping for, but this remastered version of the Wii platformer has not only had a sweet new facelift, but it will also include...
Watch Nintendo Direct June 2024 - Live!
The Switch's swan song..?
Well, we knew it was coming, but this is still pretty exciting, right? Yes, the latest Nintendo Direct is here, and depending on when the Big N decides to reveal its new hardware, it could very well be the last one focused solely on the Switch. Gosh, what a thought. It's a bit of an odd one in that respect, then; will...
Random Welp, Now Nintendo's Going After Sheet Music
DMCA'd
It should come as no surprise that Nintendo is pretty protective regarding its IP. Going after emulators, ROM hacks, and reproductions is one thing, but it looks like the firm is starting to aim its sights on something rather surprising: sheet music. According to two separate community posts on YouTube, it seems like Nintendo is looking to...
UK Charts Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance Debuts At Number One
Well done, young man
The latest UK Charts are here and it's a resounding success for the newly released Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance, which beats the likes of EA Sports FC 24 and Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door to claim the top spot. Naturally, the game fared better on PS5, but the Switch performed admirably, pulling in a total of 27% of the...
News Nintendo Direct June 2024: Time, Where To Watch, What To Expect
Bring on the news!
Nintendo announced yesterday that the next Nintendo Direct Showcase will be kicking off today (18th June 2024). The June 2024 Nintendo Direct will be broadcast on YouTube and is set to last for approximately 40 minutes with a focus on games coming in the second half of 2024. According to the statement that Nintendo president...
News Nintendo's Switch Online App Updated With "Newly Designed Home Section"
Nintendo's Direct broadcast airs later today
It's Nintendo Direct day and it looks like something related to the Switch Online service could be planned... As highlighted on social media (thanks, Vooks.net), Nintendo has updated the "Home section" of the Nintendo Switch Online app. Attached is the following welcome message: "Welcome to the new Home...
News Metroid Dread Director On Samus Losing Her Abilities: "Yes, It Has To Be Like That"
Would you really want everything from the beginning?
One major requirement of the Metroid series is for Samus Aran to lose her abilities at the beginning of every adventure. The Metroid Dread director José Luis Márquez spoke about this with Gamereactor, and he supports this, mentioning how it's absolutely "mandatory" for this particular series...
News Bandai Namco's Smash Bros. Studio "No Longer" Advertising Select Roles For Nintendo Projects
"They probably filled them"
Remember last year when Bandai Namco announced a new in-house development team 'Studio 2 & Studio S' for commissioned projects - with Nintendo series like Super Smash Bros. and Mario Kart seemingly a big part of the plans? After advertising for multiple roles, it appears there's been a small development. As spotted...
News Miyamoto Shares Surprise Update About New Mario Movie Ahead Of Nintendo Direct
Some news for Japan and a project update
Ahead of today's Nintendo Direct, Shigeru Miyamoto has shared a surprise update on social media about the new Super Mario Bros. Movie, revealing the launch date for Japan and also sharing a little insight on the project. Firstly, he's now confirmed this new movie wi
News FromSoftware Boss Wouldn't Allow Studio Layoffs To Happen, Cites Satoru Iwata
Nintendo's former president famously took a pay cut
The former Nintendo president Satoru Iwata had an incredibly positive impact on the video game industry during his lifetime, and it seems FromSoftware's current president (and Elden Ring game director) Hidetaka Miyazaki has drawn from the teachings of this Nintendo legend. Speaking to
Poll What Review Score Would You Give Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance?
I'm Vengeance
Last week saw the release of the updated Vengeance form of Shin Megami Tensei V, one of the finest RPGs to appear on Switch or anywhere else over the last few years. In our original review we called it "the best entry yet in this dark, engrossing series," awarding it 9/10. This follow-up, however, takes things up a gear and...
Random People Are Still Discovering Secrets About BOTW's DLC Blight Battles
A forgiving rematch
You probably thought we had emptied the well of Breath of the Wild secrets, didn't you? We did too. As it turns out, there were still features we didn't know about. One such fact has recently been exposed by the YouTube channel Gaming Reinvented, which explained in a recent video that the Champion's Ballad's Blight battles...
Feature 16 Great Late-Gen Nintendo Games - Maybe There's Life In The Ol' Switch Yet
Fashionably late
Yes, yes - we know Nintendo Switch is old now. There comes a time in each console's life when the games start to dry up and we look to the future, and the Switch is very much in the autumn of its years. Back in May, two months into its eighth year, Nintendo said a new hardware announcement is coming at some point before April next...
News Final Fantasy XIV Online Director Would Love To See Square Enix's MMO On A "Nintendo Platform"
The Switch "successor" is on the horizon...
The Switch has an extensive library of games covering all sorts of franchises and while it's got plenty of Final Fantasy titles nowadays, one game still missing in this particular series is Square Enix's massive (and highly successful) multiplayer role-playing game Final Fantasy XIV Online. So will we ever...
Talking Point Is Summer Game Fest Really Missing Nintendo's Presence?
Nontendo
Let me get this out of the way – being at Summer Game Fest was amazing. The people were amazing. The variety of games, both big and small, were amazing. I was lucky enough to go to E3 twice back when I wrote for a different site, and I would take the laid-back vibes, the layout, and the ability to socialise at my own pace any day of the...
Random "Everyone Keeps The Gameplay In Mind" - Sakurai Talks Teamwork On Smash Ultimate
It's not all game designers, you know
Masahiro Sakurai is back talking about Super Smash Bros. Ultimate on his YouTube channel (what do you know!). This time, the focus is on collision animations and how it's more of a collaborative effort than you might expect. Those who have been paying attention to the legendary game designer's videos over the...
Random It's Now Been Seven Years Since Metroid Prime 4 Was Announced
Nintendo's Switch "successor" announcement nears
One game we've now been waiting an entire generation for is Metroid Prime 4. Nintendo originally confirmed the title was coming in 2017 when E3 was still up and running, and this week technically marks the seventh anniversary of this announcement. Since then, it's also been five years since Metroid...
Random Aloy In Smash Bros.? 'LEGO Horizon' Dev Seems Up For It
Just waiting on that call from Nintendo
In a move that very few of us saw coming, PlayStation's Horizon series is heading to Nintendo Switch (albeit in the slightly more family-friendly, LEGO Horizon Adventures form). Is this a crossover episode? Are we witnessing the start of a bold new partnership between Sony and the Big N? Does this mean...
News Universal Orlando 'Epic Universe' Preview Event Shows Off Super Nintendo World
Scheduled to launch in 2025
In an update last month, it was confirmed Universal Orlando's Super Nintendo World was still on track for its 2025 opening. It teased what fans could expect with some animated footage and now in an update courtesy of Theme Park Insider, we've got another look at the plans for this park thanks to a new model featured at a...