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Random The Official Pokémon Website Wants You To Relive Ash's 'Classic Failures'
Someone give the poor kid a break
We're no marketing experts, but usually you'd expect a successful brand like Pokémon to showcase the very best of its heroes, highlighting just how wonderful and cool they are in every possible way. Forget that rubbish, though, because The Pokémon Company has purposefully highlighted just how much anime star Ash...
Random One UK Retailer Went Above And Beyond To Sell Copies Of Luigi's Mansion 3
And it even scared the customers
Yesterday's release of Luigi's Mansion 3 was perfect for a number of reasons. Firstly, it's a pretty wonderful game, then there's the fact that the ghostbusting title launched on Halloween of all days, and now... Well, now we have this. Not content with simply having the game on display, the Telford branch of UK...
Random Fan Makes Amazing Mario Kart Mod Where Waluigi Races By Running On Foot
And he's incredibly fast, too
There's something special about Waluigi. Something that makes fans have particularly strong feelings either for or against him, something that saw him win an official Valentine's Day poll, and something that makes people want to see him run around a Mario Kart circuit without being in a car apparently. Mod developer...
Random Sans From Undertale Makes His Debut As A Professional Wrestler
AEW's Kenny Omega dresses up for the spooky season
Sans from Undertale hit the big time recently when it was revealed he would be appearing in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate as a costume for the Mii Gunner. So, where does the popular character go from here? To the All Elite Wrestling circuit, of course. As part of the AEW Halloween celebrations, the...
Random Reggie Reveals His Favourite Meme After 15 Years At Nintendo
"My body is ready"
Not long after he was appointed as the Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Nintendo, Reggie Fils-Aimé became one of the most recognised faces within the video game industry when he walked out on stage at the company's 2004 E3 press conference and announced to the world he was all about kickin' ass, takin' names and...
Random This North Korean Games Console Is Straight Outta 2006
Say hello to the Moranbong!
North Korea may have a reputation as a pretty grim place to live, but the arrival of a brand new games console should hopefully raise a few smiles (assuming you're rich enough to afford it, of course). The 'Moranbong' combines tech seen in the Wii and Microsoft Kinect to create an entertainment environment which calls to...
Random Nintendo's Customer Support Twitter Account Shares Another Switch Safety Message
Don't damage it in a backpack!
Nintendo's customer support Twitter account for Japan is at it again with silly but seemingly necessary warnings for Switch owners. This follows on from a tweet telling users not to sit on their beloved hybrid system. This time around it's a graphic directed at users who carry their Switch around in a backpack...
Random Jimmy Fallon Has Challenged You To Beat His Ring Fit Adventure Score
And we failed
If you're one of the many who picked up a copy of Ring Fit Adventure over the last couple of weeks, you'll likely be waking up bright and early each morning to do your RPG/fitness routine, shedding the pounds and tightening those abs like a champion. Right? Well, whether you've turned into a fitness wizard or you're already feeling...
Random This Terrifying Ash Ketchum Costume Is Perfect For Halloween
Poké-nope
What is it with all of these unintentionally creepy costumes of popular children's characters? And how can anyone legitimately wear such a thing without shuddering every time they walk past a mirror? Sadly, we might never find the answers to these questions, but we can give you a little more info on this horrific Pokémon costume. Made...
Random Hmm, This New Kanye West Song Sure Sounds Familiar
Zelda, is that you?
If you keep up with your popular music news, you might well be aware that rapper and producer Kanye West dropped his new album over the weekend, 'Jesus Is King'. Usually, this wouldn't grant any coverage on our humble Nintendo website, but you might notice something a little odd about one of the tracks on the new release. The...
Random Rare Expands Its Official Banjo-Kazooie Swag Collection With A Colourful Keychain
Feast your googly eyes on these
After many years stuck out in the video gaming wilderness, the return of mighty duo Banjo-Kazooie had one or two of us at Nintendo Life Towers shedding a tear when they were revealed to be joining the fray with the other Smash Bros. fighters. IP owners Microsoft might not be doing anything Rareware's bear and bird,...
Random Ring Fit Adventure's Start Menu Contains A Rhythmic Easter Egg
Make some noise
In case you forgot, not long after the release of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Complete Edition and the Overwatch: Legendary Edition last week, the Switch received Nintendo's new exercise game, Ring Fit Adventure. While it hasn't been making headlines as much as the other two games, there are plenty of people out there enjoying this...
Random Japan's Favourite Nintendo Character Devours The Competition Once More
Mario who?
Nintendo Dream is the name of Japan's official Nintendo publication, a magazine that began in 1996 and last year overtook the mighty Nintendo Power in terms of issues published. It's still going strong, too, with the latest issue being December 2019. Yes, we know it's still October. Ah, how we miss the steady acceleration of print...
Random Nintendo Knew You'd Get Sweaty Playing Ring Fit Adventure, Shares Washing Advice
Did you know it comes apart for cleaning?
So, you decided to head out and pick up a copy of Nintendo's fancy new fitness thingy, Ring Fit Adventure. It's great, you've had a wonderful time beating enemies and burning calories, but now you've got a grubby Ring-Con and a smelly Leg Strap (don't worry, it happens to the best of us). Luckily, Nintendo...
Random This Homemade Zelda: Breath Of The Wild Map Doubles Up As The Ultimate Guide
All locations, shrines, bosses and more
There's an awful lot to discover and explore in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, so much so that we wouldn't blame you for consulting a guide or two when it comes to finding all of the game's shrines or its best clothing and armour. As it happens, one lucky
Random God Of War Director Praises Witcher 3 On Switch, Says It's "Some Kind Of Dark Sorcery"
Even industry figures are impressed
Bringing a game like The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Complete Edition to the Switch was previously palmed off as impossible, yet here we are now playing it on this exact system. While there are plenty of people out there who still can't believe such a large and visually stunning title has been released on Nintendo's...
Random Nintendo's Customer Support Twitter Account Reminds Us Not To Sit On The Switch
It could damage the system!
The Switch might be a technical wonder – allowing users to game on the go, or on the couch – but if you don't put it away safely when you're done playing bad things could happen. Nintendo's customer support Twitter account for Japan recently issued an amusing but serious warning – reminding Switch owners not to...
Random Here's Why You Should Never Use Google Translate To Localise Your Game
A comical error in the new Shantae title
Small typos and translation errors in games usually end up being either annoying or humorous, and this particular mistake falls very much into the latter category. Shantae and the Seven Sirens - which is planned to release on Switch at some point in the future - is now available on iOS. While the...
Random This Switch Game Manual Has Controls For The Wrong Platform
Got a DualShock 4 handy?
As satisfying as it is to see an instruction manual inside a video game case nowadays, it's no use when it doesn't actually include the controls of the system you're playing on. This is exactly what a Reddit and YouTube user encountered when they picked up a European physical copy of The Ninja Saviors: Return of the...
Random Reddit User Claims To Have Received A Switch Lite With Two 'Y' Buttons
You don't see this every day
We've all heard of Joy-Con drift and Switch docks being 'bricked' by third-party accessories, but this is definitely a new one. An image supposedly featuring a newly purchased Nintendo Switch Lite has been doing the rounds on Reddit over the last few
News Introducing The Virtual Boo, Professor E. Gadd's New Communication Device In Luigi's Mansion 3
"Red is all the rage, you know?"
Earlier this year, the Virtual Boy made a surprise cameo in the Labo VR Kit. Despite being considered as the worst video game system Nintendo has ever created, its legacy somehow continues to live on. It's now returning once again, this time in the upcoming Switch release Luigi's Mansion
Random Lady Gaga Asks "What's Fortnight", Internet Reacts Exactly As You'd Expect
Fortnite fever returns
As you probably know by now, Epic Games pulled off what can only be described as one of the best marketing efforts seen in gaming over the last few days, refreshing Fortnite with a new map, a new name, and getting the world hooked on its battle royale gameplay once again. We often see the game be picked up by mainstream media...
Random Xenoblade Artist Says She'll No Longer Retweet Nintendo Directs To Avoid Fueling Speculation
Hype responsibly
When it comes to rumours, leaks or anything tied to soon-to-air Nintendo Directs, all it takes is a simple social media post from a developer or individual to fuel speculation on the internet – to the point it often spirals out of control and raises hype to another level. Soraya Saga (Kaori Tanaka) – who is married to Monolith...
Random Someone's Made A Fake Untitled Goose Game Spotify Soundtrack Of Rebellious Gangster Hits
We don't remember hearing these tracks
If you thought you'd seen the best of the internet's unrelenting excitement and humour surrounding Untitled Goose Game, you were absolutely wrong. We're sure you know the story by now - indie developer House House released Untitled Goose Game on Switch and PC, giving players the chance to roam around a quaint...
Random This Official Sonic Adventure "Welcome To Station Square" Remix Has Sent Fans Into A Spin
Oh, surely not?
If there's one 3D adventure most Sonic fans can get behind, it's Sonic Adventure. It was originally released for the Sega Dreamcast in 1998 and if you were a Nintendo GameCube owner, you might have also experienced the Director's Cut a number of years later. Since then, this critically-acclaimed title – considered by some as one...
Random Hooray! Now Everyone Can Look Just Like Movie Sonic
Well, at least that's Halloween sorted
Remember a few months back when Sonic's design was revealed for the upcoming movie and the internet collectively broke down in terror? Of course you do. You'll want to strap yourselves in for this one. Yes, jumping right to the very top of any 'top 10 scary Halloween costume' lists this year, and then...
Random Oh Dear, US Quiz Show Jeopardy! Just Fell For A Fake Tetris Trivia Prank
When fact-checking goes out the window
Any of our American chums browsing this very site - and indeed plenty from elsewhere, we imagine - will no doubt be familiar with Jeopardy!, the US quiz show where contestants must respond to general knowledge clues with a question as their answer. If that didn't make much sense, sorry - it's not the easiest...
Random Schwarzenegger's Looking A Little Worse For Wear In Mortal Kombat 11 On Switch
"I have detailed files on human anatomy"
Ridiculous gore-fest Mortal Kombat 11 has welcomed some extra characters into its ranks of late, including the iconic Cyberdyne Systems Model 101 from the Terminator franchise. Putting aside the rampant silliness of this particular series, the trailer showing a digitised
Random Turns Out The Switch Really Can Be Played "Anytime, Anywhere, With Anyone"
Like in the middle of a wrestling match
When the Switch first launched back in 2017, Nintendo used the phrase "play anytime, anywhere, with anyone" almost everywhere you looked. It was, of course, trying to promote the idea that the console could be played in different modes, as well as from either the comfort of your own home or on your adventures...
Random Pokémon Made A Bizarre Appearance On Strictly Come Dancing This Weekend
"PokéDoble, I choose you!"
Pokémon's a ridiculously large franchise with millions of fans all around the world, but we still don't expect to see it pop up in the middle of a prime time UK dancing competition. Yes, the famous original theme from the Pokémon anime made an appearance on Strictly Come Dancing over the weekend. Those of you living in...
Random iPhone Charging Cable On The Fritz? Get A Sleeping Pokémon On It
No Snorlax?
We've all been there - you're in bed looking at your phone while it's charging, but if you hold it a certain way the power disconnects. Sometimes dislodging pocket fluff from the port with a pair of tweezers does the job, but more often than not your charging cable is giving up the ghost after being stretched and pulled and twisted too...
Random Shinji Mikami Had To Ban The Resident Evil Devs From Playing Tetris Attack
The Tetris Attack effect
At one point or another we've all found ourselves playing some ridiculously addictive game when we know we should really be doing something else, whether it's working or walking the dog or taking gran to her doctor's appointment. Video games, eh?! It seems that during development of the original Resident Evil on PlayStation,...
Random Sonic's Headed To Jupiter As A Real Space Mission Mascot
A true symbol of Earth
Sega's famous blue blur will soon be going on one of his speediest adventures yet, leaving us all in the dust as he flies off to space. In June 2022, the European Space Agency and Airbus will be sending a rocket to Jupiter in order to study its moons; the rocket will be transporting the Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer, or 'JUICE',...
Random Game Freak Had Plans For A Virtual Boy Title But Never Got Around To Making It
Pokémon Red?
Whenever the developer Game Freak is mentioned, you probably think about the mainline Pokémon video game series. That's not the only series it has worked on over the years, though. Little Town Hero is coming to the Switch later this month and there was a point in the Japanese company's history when it had an idea for a Virtual Boy...
Random One Metroid Fan Has Fixed Other M For All Time
"Any objections, Lady?"
Out of all of Samus Aran's amazing adventures, the Wii exclusive Metroid: Other M has to rank as the most divisive. Much of the fan displeasure stems from the characterisation of Samus as a petulant soldier who veers from showcasing strong-willed, petulant behaviour to being crippled by anxiety. Given that Samus had...
Random Nintendo's Latest Firmware Update For Switch Removed A Neat Effect
A little less colourful and charming
Nintendo makes some rather odd decisions from time to time, and often it doesn't explain why. Today is one of those days! Following yesterday's firmware update for the Switch – which resolved a few issues and enhanced the overall stability of the system – it's now been discovered Nintendo actually removed a...
Random Pokémon's Junichi Masuda Lands In UK, Treats Himself To A Cheeky Nando's
And shares an awful lot of sheep photos
In what must qualify as the most important story you'll read today, we share with you the news that Game Freak and Pokémon director Junichi Masuda has arrived in the horribly rainy UK, chowing down on a cheeky Nando's and taking a surprising number of sheep photographs. Masuda-san has arrived in the UK as...
Random Oh No, That Pesky Goose Has Invaded The Last Of Us Part 2 In This Menacing Fan Art
Future DLC?
The star of Untitled Goose Game - who ironically doesn't appear to have a name other than 'the goose from Untitled Goose Game' - has become something of an internet sensation over the last few weeks. After months of hype building up to launch and a highly enjoyable final product, the loveable but naughty goose has won over the hearts of...
Random This Live-Action Super Monkey Ball Commerical Is Absolutely Bananas
"it's about all of us blitzing all of the bananas together"
Sega of America is known for coming up with some crazy ideas to promote new games. When Team Sonic Racing came out, it published a real-life racing video set in a supermarket. Now, to build hype for Super Monkey Ball: Banana Blitz HD, it's uploaded a "Monkeymentary", which is an amusing...
Random Japanese Fans Are Likening Smash Ultimate's Terry To A Burly Pokémon Trainer
And they have a theory to prove it
We get it, there are an awful lot of people out there who have no clue who Fatal Fury's Terry Bogard is, but we know one thing for certain: he's definitely not a muscular, hunky Pokémon trainer. Right? Well, it would seem that a fair number of Japanese fans are suggesting - or perhaps even hoping - that this...
Random Zelda × Untitled Goose Game Is A Crossover That Badly Needs To Happen
A Honk to the Past
If you're anything like us, then your life will have been taken over by a horrible goose recently. Untitled Goose Game is a complete riot – our review will hopefully have told you as much – and it would seem this unruly waterfowl has made its way into the collective consciousness of the games community because it's cropping up...
Random Ruin Your Children's Christmas With This Horrifying Detective Pikachu Mask
Available for only £24!
Pikachu is lovely, the entire Pokémon franchise is pretty lovely, and you usually can't go wrong with a nice piece of Poké-merchandise or two to brighten up someone's day. This, however, is very not lovely. Introducing the 'Movie Pokemon Detective Pikachu Cosplay Mask Latex Animal Headgear Adult Child Halloween Cosplay...
Random You Can't Dock A Switch Lite, But You Can Play It On A 1984 Panasonic Boombox
If you have the right tools, that is
As you'll no doubt be aware, the Switch Lite cannot be docked, so there's no official way to play your new console on the TV in the same way as the original Switch model. A recent teardown of the console revealed that there's no hidden workaround possible either as the necessary hardware doesn't exist within the...
Random Slowpoke Becomes Pokémon Ambassador Of Japanese Prefecture, Kagawa
Slowpoke manhole covers appear
Slowpoke was introduced as Kagawa Governer in a 2018 April Fool's Joke, but things have escalated since then Slowpoke might not be the most powerful or most useful Pokémon in battle, and it might not be quite as famous as critters like Pikachu and Charmander, but it's definitely won over the hearts of those in the...
Random Nintendo Releases Another ASMR Video, This Time For Super Mario Maker 2
Here we go again
Earlier this year, Nintendo jumped on the ASMR bandwagon when it uploaded a special "Sights & Sounds" video advertising The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild that highlighted the great outdoors and the portable features of the Switch. Months on, it has now shared another video for this same series, and this time it's for Sup
Feature One Man's Quest To Catalogue Every Moai In Video Games
"Why do this? It's the thrill of the chase!"
Video games of all flavours are filled with real-world items that pop up time and again all over the place. Coins, rings, stars - these things are part of the vocabulary of games to the point that we don't really notice them any more, and it's usually the same with level furniture and background features...
Random 3D Movement In Untitled Goose Game Was Inspired By Super Mario 64
Stealth games like Hitman also played a part
Super Mario 64 was a revolutionary game for its time and to this day it's still arguably one of the best 3D platformers available. For readers of a certain age, you'll probably remember the first time you entered this stunning three-dimensional world and spun Mario around in circles for hours on end,...
Random Apparently Kirby 'Might Purr Happily' If You Pet Him
And so, world peace was restored
We did it, folks. We've finally stumbled across the news everyone was desperately hoping for. Yes, Kirby will apparently purr if you pet him. We were tempted to just end the article there - because let's face it, that's a happier news story than the vast majority of things you'd read in real-world news - but we...
Random Super Mario Odyssey Reveals Mario's Unwavering Obsession With Pasta
Mamma mia!
Super Mario Odyssey is full of a great number of things, from Power Moons and coins to pure platforming fun, but it also happens to be absolutely crammed with pasta. You'd be forgiven for missing it, however, as all of this carbohydrate goodness is only found in Mario's dreams. As you may be aware, leaving your controller untouched for a...
Random Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Is About Video Games, So Don't Expect Goku Or Iron Man
Masahiro Sakurai reiterates the guidelines
The latest Super Smash Bros. game for the Switch is the ultimate entry in the series. It brings together a roster of fighters that most fans have dreamed of for many years now. Sonic against Mario - sure! Rare's Banjo-Kazooie up against Ryu from Street Fighter - no problem! Despite a seemingly unlimited...