Tag: Polls
Hands On Xenoblade Chronicles X & Mira Are Even More Magnificent On Switch 2
A Mira-cle
Sometimes, I don't realise how much I'm missing out of something until it's right in front of me. That's not to say I never wanted or expected a 60fps upgrade for Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition — it was apparently right there in the code, after all — but I've already put the time in. 120 hours of wondrous exploration,...
Poll What's Your Favourite Gen 6 Pokémon?
Kalos whisper
Pokémon turns 30 on 27th February, and in honour of this momentous anniversary, we're running a series of polls leading up to the big day, asking you to vote for your favourite Pokémon from each generation. The nine winners will then go head-to-head in a final poll at the end of the month. We're covering a generation a day until...
News Missed Potential Or A Campy Classic? Switch 2 Exclusive 'Tokyo Scramble' Hasn't Been A Hit
A dino crisis
Cast your minds back to the Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase earlier this month. One of the most surprising games featured during the presentation was Tokyo Scramble, a stealth-horror hybrid where you have to escape from dinosaur-esque creatures. And you can do so alone or with the help of friends via GameChat and GameShare. Not only...
Poll How Would You Rate The Nintendo Classics Virtual Boy Launch Games?
I see red, I see red, I see red
The Virtual Boy app for Nintendo Switch Online's Expansion Pack launched this week, giving many Nintendo fans the very first chance to play these games in an official capacity. Some older die-hards may have an original VB knocking around or might have sampled its monochrome delights sometime over the last 30 years,...
Poll What's Your Favourite Gen 5 Pokémon?
Unova one
Pokémon turns 30 on 27th February, and in honour of this momentous anniversary, we're running a series of polls leading up to the big day, asking you to vote for your favourite Pokémon from each generation. The nine winners will then go head-to-head in a final poll at the end of the month. We're covering a generation a day until we've...
Poll What Review Score Would You Give Mario Tennis Fever?
15, LOVE
It has felt like a long old wait since Mario's last sports outing, but last week, Mario Tennis Fever finally arrived on the Switch 2 court. It's tennis, again, but with a Fever Racket gimmick that gives the whole thing a fun party twist. With a 38-character roster — the biggest in series history to date, no less — and 30 different...
Poll What's Your Favourite Gen 4 Pokémon?
Sinnohs
Pokémon turns 30 on 27th February, and in honour of this momentous anniversary, we're running a series of polls leading up to the big day, asking you to vote for your favourite Pokémon from each generation. The nine winners will then go head-to-head in a final poll at the end of the month. We're covering a generation a day until we've...
Gallery The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Official Character Posters Have Been Revealed
Meet the crew
We are getting ever closer to the release of The Super Mario Galaxy Movie on 1st April, and over the weekend, Nintendo revealed its official roster of character posters for the film's main players. We took a look at the foe-filled Mario one last week, but an additional six posters have since been released, each showing a different...
Poll What's Your Favourite Gen 3 Pokémon?
Hoenned
Pokémon turns 30 on 27th February, and in honour of this momentous anniversary, we're running a series of polls leading up to the big day, asking you to vote for your favourite Pokémon from each generation. The nine winners will then go head-to-head in a final poll at the end of the month. We're covering a generation a day until we've...
Poll What's Your Favourite Gen 2 Pokémon?
Head to Johto
On 27th February, Pokémon turns 30, and in honour of this momentous anniversary, we're running a series of polls leading up to the big day, asking you to vote for your favourite Pokémon from each generation. The nine winners will then go head-to-head in a final poll at the end of the month. We'll be covering a generation every day...
Poll Box Art Brawl - Rayman (GBC)
Give us a hand
Howdy partners! It's time for this week's Box Art Brawl! Last time, it was a one-on-one match-up for the SNES' Super Bomberman 2 to celebrate its arrival in the Super Bomberman Collection, and it was a pretty tight contest. The Japanese cover just came out on top, in the end, winning 56% of the vote and leaving the We
Poll What's Your Favourite Gen 1 Pokémon?
Kanto bright
On 27th February, Pokémon turns 30. That's three whole decades of exploring many and various regions to find monsters, battle monsters, and pocket monsters - and we've all got our personal favourites. And they're not always just our starter, either! Sure, you build up a special relationship with your first Pokémon each generation,...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (14th February)
Kept you waiting for 60fps, huh?
Ah, love is in the air, folks. Yes, it's the weekend, and we're gazing at our stack of games with wistful longing. We can't let them go unplayed, can we? Before we dive into what we're booting up, however, let's take a look at the last week. Our headline review was Mario Tennis Fever, but we also checked out Yakuza...
Poll So, Should Pokémon Red And Blue Return For The 30th Anniversary?
Or maybe FireRed and LeafGreen?
With Pokémon's 30th anniversary celebrations underway, fans are quite rightly curious about how Nintendo and The Pokémon Company might acknowledge the games that started it all. Yes, without Pokémon Red and Blue (and Green), there would be no Pokémon and no 30th anniversary celebrations. Almost 10 years ago for...
Poll So, Will You Be Getting Mario Tennis Fever For Switch 2?
Go on, tell us
Camelot's new game Mario Tennis Fever is out exclusively for the Switch 2 this week, and now that the reviews are in, we're wondering if the community is planning on taking to the court. If you haven't already seen our review here on Nintendo Life, we've given this new entry a score of eight out of ten. While it might be a bit slim...
Poll So, Do You Prefer Hollow Knight Or Silksong?
Cast your Zote
Despite pledging that we'd take a break from games of this ilk when we finished pouring blood, sweat and tears into Silksong last year, Team Cherry has somehow found a way of dragging us back in with Hollow Knight - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition. Yes, we put the halls of Hallownest behind us for good many years ago now, but the promise...
News Capcom's New IP Is Off To A Promising Start As Demo Hits One Million "Combined Downloads"
But will it translate to sales?
Last week, Capcom finally released the demo for its new IP Pragmata on the Switch 2, allowing users to shoot and hack "on-the-go" or on the big screen at home. Now, following this particular version of the sci-fi action-adventure trial rolling out on the eShop, the "combined downloads" of the "Sketchbook demo" across...
Poll What Review Score Would You Give Dragon Quest VII: Reimagined?
Imaginative or uninspired?
After a slate of HD-2D remakes, Dragon Quest has brought another of its past entries into the modern era, this time with a doll-like, diorama-style 3D look in Dragon Quest VII: Reimagined. This complete overhaul of the 2000 PlayStation RPG, which also came out on the 3DS in 2013 and 2016 (Japan and the West respectively)...
Poll Box Art Brawl: Duel - Super Bomberman 2 (SNES)
Bob-bob-bob-bomb
Ahoy! Welcome, one and all, to another edition of Box Art Brawl! Last time, we checked out Red Alarm for the Virtual Boy, which of course will be joining the launch lineup for Virtual Boy - Nintendo Classics on NSO later this month. It was a surprisingly close contest, with North America just about claiming victory with 54% of the...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (7th February)
Directly to you
Just when we thought our wishlists couldn't get any longer, Nintendo had to go and drop another Direct. Let's see who's working through their backlog to make way for the oncoming deluge of releases in another edition of What Are You Playing. The Direct was the big news for this week, bringing with it a Hollow Knight - Nintendo...
Hands On Does Hollow Knight's Free Upgrade Make A Difference On Switch 2?
Absolutely Radiant
"Oh no, not again..." I say as I boot up Hollow Knight - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition, "Am I about to play through this game for a third time?" I didn't really need much to entice me back into the world of Hallownest, but after downloading the free upgrade within hours of it releasing, I somehow lost three hours of my life going...
Guide Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase February 2026: Every Announcement, Game Reveal, Trailer
How would you rate it?
And there you have itm folks, the February 2026 Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase has come and gone, giving us 30 minutes of video game goodness for both Switch 2 and Switch 1. And it seems like third-parties are queueing up around the block to get their games on the newest system! If you happened to miss the Partner Showcase...
Talking Point Where's Your Nintendo Labo Now?
Make, Play, & Bin?
No, we didn't find ours here, not at all... 2018 is a long time ago. It feels like it happened in another dimension, in an alternate (and much nicer) timeline, or some other Marvel universe-typed nonsense. And it's a timeline we can never get back to. It was also the year that Nintendo dropped its Labo sets, which is infinitely...
Feature Nintendo Life eShop Selects (January 2026)
Our picks for the best eShop games on Switch 1 & 2 in January
You've got through one month of 2026, and what's your reward? Ah yes, another dose of eShop Selects! The Switch 2 has kicked off the year in relatively calm fashion, but before the mad Spring rush hits us, let's look at some eShop gems that are worth checking out. Yes, there are games...
Poll Box Art Brawl: Duel - Red Alarm (Virtual Boy)
Took something perfect and painted it red
Howdy, Virtual Boy fans! Welcome to another edition of Box Art Brawl! Last time, we matched up a pair of covers for Super Mario Advance 3: Yoshi's Island, and it was a pretty close-run contest. The classic SMW2 art came out on top in the end, though, with North America taking 59% of the vote, leaving the...
Poll What Nintendo Switch 2 Games Are You Most Excited For In 2026?
Will it be a big one?
We're already a month into 2026, and it's been a pretty solid start to the year for Switch 2. But there's plenty to come over the next 11 months, including many likely surprises for Nintendo's newest console. Amidst big anniversaries for Zelda and Metroid, we already have a pretty solid suite of games coming out over the next...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (31st January)
This is the life
Well done, everyone! We finally made it to the end of January! There was quite a bit of Nintendo news this week, so we're sure everyone will enjoy kicking back with a couple o' games over the weekend. We were treated to yet another Nintendo Direct this week, with Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream taking the spotlight. It looked...
Poll So, Will You Be Getting Tomodachi Life: Living The Dream For Switch?
Go on, tell us
In case you somehow missed it, Nintendo's next big Switch release Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream is launching on 16th April 2026. Nintendo this week aired a special Direct broadcast to showcase all the new features from Mii customisation, island customisation to the Palette House, and it's got us wondering how you're feeling about...
Guide Tomodachi Life: Living The Dream Nintendo Direct: Every Announcement - How Would You Rate It?
Dream Direct
Well, a new contender for our most-anticipated game of 2026 just appeared. Nintendo has spilled the beans on Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream, with a 22-minute Direct positively packed with info on the slice-of-life sequel. The most important detail — so important that we'll stick it up the top here — is that Living the Dream will...
Feature 11 Of The Strangest Game Over Screens On Nintendo Consoles
You died. Strangely. Now plz rate the experience.
Game over screens — as a professional gamer, you understand — aren't something that I personally have a lot of firsthand experience with. Not through a lack of in-game skill, that's for sure. However, as I'm also a highly learned and incredibly hirsute scholar of the interactive arts (also a...
Poll Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 3 Has A Final Title, But What Could It Be?
Regale us with your ideas
So, the third entry in the Final Fantasy VII Remake trilogy officially has a final title (or subtitle, as is more likely), according to an interview with director Naoki Hamaguchi over at GameSpot. It's a pretty significant milestone, and as stated by Hamaguchi-san, the team had it down to two potential titles during Paris...
Poll Box Art Brawl: Duel - Super Mario Advance 3: Yoshi's Island
Mlem
We are back, back, back with another edition of Box Art Brawl! We went tactical last week, as we matched up a pair of covers for Final Fantasy Tactics A2: Grimoire of the Rift on the DS, and it's got to be said, the results were the most one-sided we've seen in a long time. The bright European / Japanese version took home a staggering 90% of...
Poll What Review Score Would You Give Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade?
Tifa and claws
Switch 2 has been graced with a few 'impossible' ports in its first months on the market, and this week, Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade joined the ranks. While playing Square Enix's acclaimed 2020 remake on Nintendo's old hybrid would have felt like a pipedream, FFVII looks, runs, and feels exceptionally good on Switch 2. Sure,...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (24th January)
On Cloud nine
Well folks, you made it! The weekend is here again, which means it's time to get some all-important gaming done. Before that though, let's quickly recap the week. Our big review was for Final Fantasy VII Remake on the Switch 2, and as expected, it's a bit of a banger. We also heard from director Naoki Hamag
Poll So, Will You Be Getting The Switch 2 Upgrade For Super Mario Bros. Wonder?
Meetup In Bellabel Park arrives this March
Yesterday, Nintendo surprised us with a new trailer for Super Mario Bros. Wonder – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Meetup in Bellabel Park. It detailed what to expect when it launches on 26th March 2026. At the very end of this video, Nintendo explains the two purchase options, which are similar to previous...
Anniversary Resident Evil: Deadly Silence Is 20 Years Old Today - Were You A Fan?
You were almost a Jill sandwich!
Resident Evil has a special place in my heart, and not just because it's a stone-cold classic of gaming, a bona fide icon of the horror genre, and all that sort of guff. No, I also have very fond memories of riding the bus home with the original PlayStation release of this particular game clutched tightly to my...
Poll Box Art Brawl: Duel - Final Fantasy Tactics A2: Grimoire Of The Rift (DS)
Regional rift
Welcome, folks, to another edition of Box Art Brawl! Last week, we checked out Mario Power Tennis for the GameCube and, as expected, the results weren't even remotely close. With a much more interesting cover, Europe and North America easily won the day with 70% of the vote, leaving Japan to mop up the remaining 30%. This week, we're...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (17th January)
What's on the agenda, Brenda?
We are blowing through January faster than a big blowy fast thing that's been blowing faster than usual right now, and the delicious slices of gaming goodness continue to drop across Switch consoles. This week has seen the arrival of Animal Crossing: New Horizons on Nintendo Switch 2, which the wonderfully handsome and...
Poll What Review Score Would You Give Animal Crossing: New Horizons - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition?
Redd Dead Redemption
Yes, the time is finally upon us. Animal Crossing: New Horizons is now available in its swanky new Nintendo Switch 2 Edition package! While the free ver. 3.0 update arrived a little earlier than expected for all users (Switch 1 and 2), yesterday marked the big release of Nintendo's latest paid Switch 2 upgrade. This one...
Feature Nintendo Switch Year In Review 2025 - Our Most Played Games
But what are yours?
Fashionably late to the party, Nintendo has finally arrived on the Year in Review scene, humbling us all by sharing our gaming stats from the entirety of 2025. In case you missed it, the 'Switch Wrapped' site is now live, providing a rundown of every game you played this year, the three that you spent the most time with, and a...
Poll Box Art Brawl: Duel - Mario Power Tennis (GameCube)
Serve's up
January persists, but so do we! Welcome to another edition of Box Art Brawl. Last week, we matched up three different covers for Resident Evil 4: Wii Edition, and the results weren't even close. The moody European variant walked away with a dominant 69% of the vote, leaving North America in second with 28%, and the Japanese design...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (10th January)
What's on the docket?
Gosh, 2026 has been quite the year so far, isn't it? Luckily, we've got games to keep us busy, and we're going to go through which of the buggers we plan on playing this weekend. In case you've missed the main headlines this week, let's take a peek at what's been going on in the world of Nintendo. First up, Fire Emblem: Path...
Poll Will You Be Getting The New Joy-Con 2 Set?
Now available in light purple and light green
In case you missed it, Nintendo is bringing back pastel colours with a new Joy-Con 2 set for the Switch 2. The new controllers, including all the usual features, have now got "light purple" and "light green" highlights. You can see this on the magnetic strip as well as underneath both analog sticks...
Poll Which Call Of Duty Do You Want To See On Switch 2?
"What the hell kind of name is 'Soap'?"
With rumours of the never-ending Call of Duty franchise's imminent appearance on Switch 2 once again doing the rounds — following a 10-year agreement to bring the series to Nintendo platforms as part of Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard, no less — we've been busy pondering just which
Poll The Dragon Quest VII: Reimagined Demo Is Now Available, What Are Your First Impressions?
Venture forth, hero
Yesterday, Square Enix announced it would be releasing a Switch and Switch 2 demo for Dragon Quest VII: Reimagined. It didn't take long for this demo to actually go live on the eShop in select locations, and now that we've all (hopefully) had some time to try it out, we're curious to know what your first impressions are - how...
Feature Nintendo Life eShop Selects (December 2025)
Our picks for the best eShop games on Switch 1 & 2 in December
Hello and welcome to 2026 and the first eShop Selects of the year. You made it! Congrats! Of course, we start the year off by looking at the last month of 2025, December. And boy, what a December we had — probably one of the most-stacked we've ever had, including Metroid Prime 4:...
News Capcom Arcade Stadium Physical Features Five Cover Options, But Which Is Your Favourite?
Pre-orders open this week
Back in its 10th anniversary special presentation, Limited Run Games announced that it was teaming up with Capcom on a line of physical releases. One of the titles falling in this physical line-up was Capcom Arcade Stadium, which had a vague '2026' release date attached. Well, with the new year finally upon us, we've got...
Video 8 Exciting New Games Coming To Switch 1 & 2 In January 2026
Crank up the AC
The new year is finally upon us, and with that comes a whole horde of new games to think about — yipee! 2026 is already looking pretty stacked, and while January is usually one of the quieter months in the release calendar, there are still a handful of big hitters coming our way over the next few weeks. Here to highlight the...
Poll So, Now The Dust Has Settled, How Did You Find Myles MacKenzie?
Myles-age may vary
When Metroid Prime 4 previews dropped back in November, series fans were rightly worried that the biggest killer in the game may not be scourge of the Space Pirates and bounty hunter extraordinaire Samus Aran, but a geeky sidekick apparently out to murder the series' pensive, lonesome tone with his inane geekery and unwanted...
Poll Box Art Brawl - Resident Evil 4: Wii Edition
"Your right hand comes off?"
Hello folks, and welcome to the first 2026 edition of Box Art Brawl! Last time, we looked at the iconic, if under-appreciated Ice Climber for the NES, and would you believe it, we had a tie! North America and Japan achieved a total of 38% each, with Europe trailing at 24%. In our opinion, the Japanese design is slightly...
