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Random There Are More Than 20 Flavours Of The New Fairy-Type Pokémon Alcremie
Move aside, Unown
Pokémon Sword and Shield include a lot of new pocket monsters unique to the Galar region. One of these is the Fairy-type cream Pokémon, Alcremie. Fans got their first glimpse of this creature in a special trailer showing off Gigantamaxing. While you've probably already seen this Pokémon, what you might not know is that there...
Random Sakurai Tells Nintendo Fans To Check Out The Original Banjo-Kazooie On Xbox One
Seriously.
During the special Banjo-Kazooie presentation today, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate director Masahiro Sakurai explained how Microsoft was more than happy for the bear and bird to join Nintendo's all-star brawler. Sakurai himself was "extremely grateful" and also noted how Rare welcomed the idea with open arms. With the iconic duo now...
Random Fan Proves That Samus' Power Suit Isn't All That Practical
But it still looks incredible
Now then, we all know that Samus looks the absolute business - we won't hear any other arguments on the matter, thanks - but is that Power Suit of hers really the most suitable bit of kit for space exploration? We didn't expect to be delving into this pressing gaming dilemma today, but this video has left us with no...
Random Not All Joy-Con Are Created Equal
We'll pass, thanks
The Switch is a pretty smart-looking bit of kit; whether you opt for the sophisticated grey model or put yourself out there with a set of vibrant neon Joy-Con, the hardware consistently looks sleek and elegant - and considerably more refined than its Wii U Gamepad predecessor. Not all Joy-Con are quite as nice as Nintendo's own,...
Random Gird Your Loins For This Amusing Lion King Box Error
We hope it hasn't gone to the printers yet...
Yesterday, we were gifted with the welcome news that two of the best 16-bit Disney titles – Aladdin and The Lion King – are getting remastered for the Nintendo Switch in a double-pack release. As two of the most beloved action platformers of the early '90s, it's gre
Random Child Left Horrified As Parents Mercilessly Cut Into His Eevee Cake
Won't someone think of the cake?
We often find ourselves longingly staring at food from the likes of Japan's Kirby Cafe or Pokémon Cafes, but soon realise that we'd struggle to actually bite into Kirby's delicious-looking face out of a weird sense of guilt. You can't eat Kirby, can you? Thing is, though, as 'mature' and 'responsible' adults,...
Random Looks Like Capcom Forgot To Remove Mention Of The Wii In Ace Attorney Trilogy On Switch
Oops
We're all used to seeing older games be remade, remastered, or just straight ported to Switch, and the Ace Attorney series is one of many which has received such treatment this year. As it happens, this particular release appears to have retained a little more of its past life than you'd hope for. As you can see in the screenshot below, shared...
Random This Legend Of Zelda Fan Is Recreating A Link To The Past In The Unity Engine
Watch out, Link's Awakening
Grezzo has been busy releasing remasters of certain Zelda games for a number of years now and most recently helped out with the remake of The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening on Switch. Ever since we saw the charming diorama-like graphics in this upcoming release, it's made us wonder what other retro Zelda games would...
Random Superhot Trailer On European Switch eShop Causes Some Confusion
"This trailer is absolutely recorded using our Switch edition"
When Superhot got a surprise release on the Switch eShop this week, a trailer for the game was uploaded alongside it. If you happened to catch the European version of this video, you might have noticed some text towards the end of the brief clip, instructing the player to press 'R' to...
Random Nintendo Posts About Mario Enjoying Sunshine, Internet Goes Wild
Putting two and two together?
One of the drawbacks of being a massive company with a long history and a massive amount of IP is that almost any message you publically release – no matter how innocent – could be misinterpreted or read into a little too much by fans. That may well be the case with a tweet recently posted by Nintendo of America,...
Random Reimagining The Famicom As An Apple-Style Home Computer
Introducing the Family Computer PVM System
The classic Nintendo Famicom was a design masterpiece compared to the boxier version which regions outside of Japan got in the form of the NES. Around the time of its release, there was a bit of a trend for having combined CRT monitors incorporated into a gaming device, such as the Vectrex from 1982. Later,...
Random Cooking Mama: Cookstar Receives Award From PETA For Including Vegetarian Mode
Mamma mia
Animal rights organisation PETA normally makes video game headlines when it calls out a particular title for this or that, but this time it's rather different. Cooking Mama - a series that has been under fire from the animal rights advocate in the past - has received a "Proggy Award" ("Proggy" translating to "progress") for adding in a...
Random SpongeBob Artist Mashes Smash Bros. And Nickelodeon Characters
How many can you name?
Well here's an ambitious crossover (they seem to be all the rage these days). In honour of Nickelodeon's annual Super Smash Bros. Ultimate tournament, SpongeBob Squarepants storyboard artist Kurt Snyder has created a poster for this year's internal studio event featuring famous Nickelodeon characters cosplaying as Smash...
Random We've Now Seen Wario Topless, And We Have All Kinds Of Questions
2019's version of Nipplegate?
Remember when Mario went topless and the entire internet seemed to grind to a halt in order to discuss his nipples? What a ride that was. Well, 2019 has its own version of 'nipplegate', although this time around, it's the lack of nipple that is causing consternation. Recent footage from Switch exclusive
Hit or fräulein?
Grandia HD Collection launched last week, bringing with it even more quality RPG action to the Nintendo Switch. However, it also brings a rather amusing mistake, relating specifically to the German localisation. When you attack an enemy but happen to miss, the game flashes up the message "Fräulein." While this does actually mean...
Random The Voice Of Zelda Signs Fan's Copy Of Breath Of The Wild In Hylian
Open your eyes, Andrew
A Legend of Zelda fan by the name of Andrew, who recently attended the Boston Comic-Con in the United States, got quite the surprise when Zelda's voice actor – Patricia Summersett – signed his Switch copy of Breath of the Wild in Hylian. In case you're wondering, it translates to "Open Your Eyes..." according to Patricia...
Random Whatever You Do, Don't Be This Foolish Pokémon GO Player
Don't catch and drive, ya hear?
Driving and playing video games is pretty stupid, but a Pokémon GO player recently spotted by some Washington State troopers has taken foolishness to a whole new level. The story goes that the troopers, having noticed a stopped car on the hard shoulder of highway, decided to pull over and check to see if any help...
Random Teen Uses 3DS, Wii U And A Fridge To Tweet After Parent Confiscates Her Phone
A true icon
Update: Sorry folks, it seems like this whole story is most likely a hoax and some unsavoury concerns have been raised over the people involved in the story. Original Story: Over the last few days, a teenage girl has gone viral on Twitter after using a number of unorthodox devices to send tweets to her followers and we have to say,...
Random 1992 Nintendo Power Interview Reveals Will Smith's Obsession With Zelda
"He needs help"
Nintendo Power / @nbajambook Now this is a story all about how Fresh Prince himself, Will Smith, developed something of a fondness for Nintendo games - and especially The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past - back in the '90s. In a 1992 issue of Nintendo Power magazine, both Will and music and TV partner DJ Jazzy Jeff spoke about...
Random Bizarre Super Mario Theme Remix Found In Dino Crisis 2 On PlayStation
Do do do do-do do, DO.
Hats off to Super Mario Odyssey for providing us with the perfect image for this article. That famous Mario theme can be found everywhere - it's featured in plenty of Mario games, it's all over the internet, and it's usually tucked away at the back of our minds refusing to leave us in peace from its super-catchy melody - but...
Random Mario Without His Mustache Just Doesn't Look Right
Please, put it back on
Mario's mustache is iconic as his cap and overalls, so what happens when you shave it off? Well, nothing really - it just looks incredibly odd and means Mario doesn't resemble the Italian plumber we all know and love. An individual by the name of SlashSMC was curious to see what Nintendo's number one mascot looked like in...
Random We've Never Wanted A Fire-Breathing Nintendo 64, But We Do Now
Don't try this at home
Between us, the team here at Nintendo Life have a fair new Nintendo 64 consoles of varying colours and designs sitting at home or in the office, but none of us have one quite like this. Retro gaming YouTuber BitHead1000 has created something that nobody asked for, that no one could ever need, but something that many will no...
Random Japanese Fans Decide Isabelle Would Be The Best Nintendo Sightseeing Guide
Who would you pick?
Nintendo characters often come with job roles attached - Mario and Luigi are plumbers, Animal Crossing's Isabelle is a secretary, and Peach is a, well, a princess who doesn't do anything other than be rescued and looked after by an army of Toads? Who knows? That doesn't mean that they can't enjoy other activities or job roles,...
Random This Morpeko Reversible Pokémon Plush Is Adorable But Very Expensive
Choose full belly mode or hangry mode
When the Pokémon YouTube channel showed off an incredibly short two-minute trailer for Sword and Shield earlier this week, one of the new creatures revealed was Morpeko. This electric dark type Pikachu lookalike can change forms, swapping between full belly mode and hangry mode. It's also arguably the most...
Random Gears 5 Achievement Tips Hat To Retired Nintendo Of America President
"My Body Is Ready"
Despite being competitors within the video game industry, Nintendo's North American branch maintains healthy relations with Microsoft's Xbox division. In recent times, the two parties have united to get certain games published on the Switch and Banjo-Kazooie featured as a DLC fighter in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. Now, Xbox Game...
Random The Latest Marvel Team-Up Comic Features A Neat Star Fox 64 Reference
"It came with a Rumble Pak, right?"
It's always cool to see other media give little nods to Nintendo games, whether it be someone playing on a DS in a television show or an obscure reference to a Game Boy in retro-inspired films, and the latest has been spotted in the most recent issue of Marvel Team-Up. The fourth issue of the 2019 run of the...
Random KISS' Gene Simmons Has Something To Say About New Pokémon, Obstagoon
After fans spotted the resemblance
Images: Pokémon / @genesimmons Earlier this week, The Pokémon Company shared fresh details for the upcoming Switch games, Pokémon Sword and Shield. Alongside the mischievous Team Yell and the
Random This FC Barcelona Video Might As Well Be A Nintendo Switch Ad
Who doesn't love playing Switch?
Being the pretty serious Nintendo fans that we are here at Nintendo Life (what gave the game away?), we often find ourselves sharing knowing little nods with others who use their Switch, 3DS, or even Game Boys out and about in public. It's nice to know that other people share your hobby and it's interesting to see...
Random Zelda Fan Smashes PS4 In Rage As Breath Of The Wild 'Clone' Genshin Impact Is Revealed
Fans protest at ChinaJoy event
Several interesting tidbits of information have come out of this year's ChinaJoy event over the last few days - Nintendo shared more details about its plans to launch Switch in the region, and a brand new Rabbids game was revealed amongst other things - but this little story is absolutely bonkers. One of the games...
Random You Can Always Rely On Your Parents To Find A Clever Use For The Wii Fit Balance Board
Don't throw yours out
Where's your Wii Fit Balance Board? That's a question we asked many years ago when the popularity of Nintendo's fitness-focused peripheral was on the wane, but now, several years later, it fills us with joy to know that this unique interface still has a purpose in the world. That purpose? Weighing gas canisters. Given the...
Random Wield A Weapon On The Master Cycle Zero With This Zelda: Breath Of The Wild Glitch
Ride on
A Twitter user who goes by the handle @tuissu has reportedly discovered a new glitch in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild that allows Link to ride his Master Cycle Zero while holding a weapon at the same time. As you can see in the below footage, all that's required is an elemental weapon – such as a sword – and it's simply a...
Random GoldenEye N64 Can Be Beaten With Just One Bullet
Slappers only!
Ah, GoldenEye 007. If you owned a copy of this N64 classic during your youth, you probably also have an ample supply of nostalgic memories to go alongside it, as well as a few angry ones aimed at your friends who chose to play as Oddjob. What you probably don't have, though, is the ability to say that you've completed the game firing...
Random Ride Prince Sidon Outside Of Battle With This New Zelda: Breath Of The Wild Glitch
Fish out of water
Another new glitch has recently been discovered in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. This time it's do with the heroic Prince Sidon from the Zora kingdom. If you've played through Breath of the Wild, you'll likely remember the moment in the game where he allowed Link to ride on his back to battle the Divine Beast Vah Ruta...
Random Survey Finds Mario Kart Commonly Has A Positive Effect On Romantic Relationships
A romantic stroll down Rainbow Road?
Love is in the air, alongside banana skins, Bullet Bills, green shells, and us as we get annihilated by the ninety-seventh Blue Shell this week. Yes, a survey conducted by Century Link has attempted to explore gaming's impact on romantic relationships. Apparently, of all games mentioned by respondents, Mario...
Random New Glitch In Zelda: Breath Of The Wild Gives You Infinite Korok Seeds
Utilises the jumping glitch
Earlier this month, an infinite jump trick dubbed the "moonwalking" glitch was discovered in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. Interestingly, this same glitch has now been used to get an "infinite" amount of Korok seeds. While there was a way to obtain unlimited Korok seeds in the past, this
Random Beating GoldenEye 007's First Level Using Only A Piano Looks Surprisingly Easy
This might be the best controller ever
Have you ever considered playing through N64 classic GoldenEye 007 using only a piano? No? Of course you haven't. Luckily, though, YouTube user Jackson Parodi has done just that and it's strangely satisfying to watch. Now, we know that beating a game with a weird controller isn't all that special these days -...
Random Watch A Parakeet Faithfully Recreate The Switch's Home Menu Sounds
Bleep bleep, bleep bloop
Here's a random story if ever there was one: a parakeet has managed to faithfully recreate all of the little bleeps and bloops that can be heard while navigating the Nintendo Switch home menu. And it's utterly fantastic. Not content with copying mainstream phrases like 'who's a pretty boy, then?', this parakeet has proudly...
Random Three New Ultra Shortcut Glitches Discovered In Mario Kart Wii
More than a decade after its release
Whether you like it or not, Mario Kart Wii is still the best-selling entry in the series to date. As a result, it's got a huge following – even after the more recent success of Mario Kart 8 and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. With this in mind, three new "ultra shortcuts" were recently discovered in the Wii title within...
Random Super Mario Maker 2 Player Recreates The "Worst Ever" Level 1-1
Can you make it to the end?
This was as far as we got... A Super Mario Maker 2 player who goes by the name 'YTSunny' on YouTube, has created the "worst ever" version of the first level in the original Super Mario Bros. game on the NES. This recreation of Level 1-1 comes with a tiny twist. While it mimics the exact layout of the original, it's...
Random Someone Has Recreated Super Mario 64's Physics In PS4's Dreams
Gameplay and graphics combine in this impressive recreation
With Super Mario Maker 2 offering a huge palette of options for creating your very own 2D Mario levels, you might be wondering if Nintendo plans on making a 3D counterpart. It would seem unlikely due to the complexity of 3D game design, but it appears that PS4 user PieceofCraft has beaten...
Random 'Princess' And 'Zelda' Mentioned On US Game Show Years Before The Game
Contestant randomly links words four years early
Here's a funny little thing. A clip from an episode of Password Plus - a US game show where celebrities would team with members of the public to guess 'passwords' from single-word clues - shows a contestant referring to a 'Princess Zelda' years before the world ever met Nintendo's princess. Mention...
Random This Super Mario Maker 2 Glitch Blasts Cat Luigi Into Space
Meow!
We've seen some weird Super Mario Maker 2 glitches since the Switch title was released, but this particular one is out of this world. All you'll need to do is create a custom Super Mario 3D World level, transform Luigi into a cat, crawl underneath a few blocks and then attempt to long jump. Once you've done this, Luigi will skyrocket...
Random Valve Supposedly Made Changes To Half-Life After Playing GoldenEye 007
Inspiring a generation
Reflect on the Nintendo 64 era and one game that will probably come to mind is Rare’s GoldenEye 007. It was considered to be a revolutionary take on the first-person genre in more ways than one. In fact, even the developer and publisher Valve Corporation took inspiration from Bond’s 64-bit outing at the time. As explained...
Random Someone Has Recreated The Mona Lisa Using Super Mario World Sprites
Because of course they did
Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa and Nintendo's Super Mario are perhaps two of the most famous 'M's in the world. Amazingly, we've had to come up with a way of introducing both of these famous faces in the same sentence because one clever individual has created one of the most unexpected mashups you'll see today. That's...
Random These Colourful And Retro-Themed Switch Lite Concepts Look Amazing
We want them all!
The Switch Lite already seems like the perfect system to release in a bright array of colours and classic video game themes. Alongside the yellow, grey and turquoise models, Nintendo has revealed an official Pokémon Sword and Shield design. Still, even this is not enough to stop fans from imagining what other designs and colours...
Random Grandma Finally Beats Zelda: Twilight Princess After 755 Hours, Internet Falls In Love
"I'm so incredibly proud of her"
The Legend of Zelda is a special series for many of us, mostly thanks to the grand sense of adventure it provides and the memories made playing through its wonderful games. For this gaming grandma, The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess will no doubt stay in the mind forever - partly thanks to just how much time...
Random This Game Boy-Themed Nintendo Switch Lite Would Be Perfect For Zelda: Link's Awakening
Going retro
Following the shock announcement of the Nintendo Switch Lite yesterday, many of us were considering if we were going to grab a yellow, grey or turquoise model when they launch in September. Of course, there is also a special Pokémon themed Switch Lite too, which will be ready just in time for the launch of Pokémon Sword and Shield
Random Turns Out DK Gives Diddy Kong A Little Cuddle Every Time They Sit In A Barrel
In Donkey Kong Country Returns, at least
Let us improve your day dramatically by sharing the most wholesome piece of Nintendo trivia we've stumbled across in recent times. Anyone familiar with the Donkey Kong Country Returns series will likely remember the barrels used to transport DK around each stage; hop into one of these explosive beasts and...
Random Infinite Jump Glitch Discovered In The Legend Of Zelda: Breath Of The Wild
Up and up
It might seem like everything has already been discovered in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, but somehow players are still finding new surprises on a regular basis. Following on from the Outset Island news doing the rounds last week, a speedrunner reportedly known as Melissist has now worked out how to perform an infinite jump...
Random This New Indie-Developed Turok Looks Nothing Like The Previous Entries
Escape from the Lost Valley
The Turok franchise may be experiencing a resurgence of sorts – with Universal Studios Interactive Entertainment revealing a new entry that has absolutely no resemblance to existing releases, in terms of its art style or design. The game is called Turok: Escape from the Lost Valley and has been developed by the indie...