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Random Yes, Pope Leo Really Did Sign A Popplio Pokémon Card
It's super effective!
It's not every day that you get to meet The Pope, but one Pokémon fan decided to make the most of his recent trip to The Vatican on 5th July. Reddit user ReptileCake took two Pokémon cards with him when meeting Pope Leo (real name Robert Francis Prevost): one to get blessed, and one to get signed. But why? Why Pokémon...
Random Final Fantasy 14 Director Thinks "Aspiring" Game Devs Should Play Echoes Of Wisdom
"There were many points that made me think 'Wow, that's amazing'"
Final Fantasy XIV director and Final Fantasy XVI producer Naoki Yoshida, commonly referred to as Yoshi-P, has been heaping praise on Nintendo lately. And in an interview with Famitsu, where he talks about anime and his love of Super Mario Bros. 3, he's particularly gushing about one...
Random Of Course Helldivers Are Now Calling For A Switch 2 Port
"I'm doing my part"
Yesterday, Arrowhead Game Studios shell-shocked the games industry – announcing it would be bringing its PvE third-person shooter Helldivers 2 to the Xbox. Yes, the Sony-published game exclusive to PlayStation on consoles, is now making its way to Microsoft's hardware. Given the timing of all this, there are now...
Random Death Stranding 2 Has Mushroom Kingdom References, Just Like Its Predecessor
Princess Beach 2: The Beach Is Back
Yes, as you'll likely know, Death Stranding, Hideo Kojima's incredibly good walking simulator, has got itself a fancy big sequel this week in the form of Death Stranding 2: On The Beach, and we've been playing it in what little free time we've got (well, this writer has, at least) over on the old PlayStation side...
Random Mario Kart World Player 'Breaks' The Game, Takes Flight Over Mario Circuit
"This game is broken"
Whilst most of us gamers will make do with cheering loudly to ourselves when we (accidentally) come first in an online race in Mario Kart World, or maybe have an extra spoon of delicious Gamer Gruel™ as a reward for getting gold in Mirror Mode, some others prefer to...well, they prefer to break things then call 'em broken. A...
Random Lies of P Developer Rewarded With Switch 2 Console Bonus
Fans are already calling for a Switch 2 port
It's been a difficult year for the video game industry at times, but there are still plenty of success stories out there and the latest one is a sales milestone for the Lies of P developer Round8 Studio. While we don't have anything to report here about a Switch 2 release (at least for now), according to...
Random Don't Like Switch 2's Physical Game Cases? Try Some Cool Cassette-Styled Ones Instead
We did not CDs coming
There's always been a little bit of contention over the design of physical game cases and their box art on Switch consoles, with most of the hate pointed towards the rather ugly way that the spines can sometimes present unevenly whilst sat on shelving, and at the printed disclaimers that take up some premium space on Switch 2...
Random Switch 2 Ad Claims Metroid Prime 4 Is "Out Now"
Update: Nope, it's a mistake
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond doesn't even have a proper release date just yet, but according to a Switch 2 ad located at the Oxford Circus tube station in London, it's apparently "Out Now". Before anyone suggests it's a photoshop, the fine folks at VGC have actually seen it with their very own eyes. The same outlet notes how...
Random Zelda: TOTK Autobuild Sharing Exploit Lets You Summon An Army Of Ganondorf & Epona
Uh... is there a delete button?
You know what would make Tears of the Kingdom much easier? A herd of Epona. In terms of making it harder? How about multiple Ganondorfs? Well, you can have all that and more thanks to an exploit discovered by the TOTK community. (Thanks GamingReinvented!). With the new Zelda Notes companion app (compatible only with...
Random Hideo Kojima Remembers That Time He Used Unwanted Teddy Bear Tech To Make A GBA Vampire Game
UV not changed
Hideo Kojima has been out and about and doing interviews at the Sydney Film Festival as part of the build-up to the release of his upcoming, Australian-set sequel, Death Stranding 2: On the Beach. As shared by GamesRadar, the Metal Gear Solid director openly chatted about a who
Random Do You Remember This Utterly Insane Marketing Stunt For Super Mario Sunshine?
Fu-silly
Super Mario Sunshine is often regarded as a bit of an oddball entry in Nintendo's flagship platforming series. It has its fair share of jank, sure, but it's also considered to be a cult classic with fans thanks to its unique gameplay mechanics and memorable setting. If you happened to be clued in to the game's initial release back in 2002,...
Random GameStop Tries To Make Light Of Switch 2 Staple Fiasco, But Lands In More Trouble
Should have stapled some photo credit on there
A couple of weeks ago, we reported on a handful of unlucky Switch 2 customers who rocked up to their local GameStop on launch day only to find their console screens punctured by a poorly-placed staple. Keen to escape the hot water that such a fiasco (rightfully) landed the company in, GameStop attempted...
Random Watch The Moment A Delivery Man Apparently Chucks A Switch 2 Up A Customer's Path
You're probably not meant to do that
It's a hectic old time, is this new console business. There are new games, new hardware, new bits and bobs of every description to read up on, buy and, if you're a delivery driver, to get safely from warehouse to customers' homes. Of course, not all delivery drivers are built the same or employ the same...
News Mario Kart World's Rewind Feature Is Being Used To Set Crazy Time Trial Lap Records
13-second sprint round Koopa Troopa Beach, anyone?
Leave it to Nintendo to put a mechanic into a game that can be used in lots of 'unintended' ways. Then leave it to the typical Nintendo fan to figure out how to mess with it almost immediately. Yes, just as we are routinely amazed by what players come up with in the likes of Tears of the Kingdom,...
Random Ouch! Switch 2 Owners Are Feeling The Pinch With The New Joy-Con
Watch those magnets
After tinkering with the Switch 2 for about a week now, the general consensus amongst NL staff is that the new magnetic Joy-Con are simply marvellous. On the original Switch, there was always a sense that the Joy-Con weren't quite as secure as we would have liked, and this was simply exacerbated by general wear and tear. Switch...
"Mario Kart World is beautiful"
Mario Kart World is proving to be a big hit with fans, thanks to its range of tracks, the open-world mode and its online features. It still has the accursed Blue Shell, of course, which you can thankfully dodge if you know what you're doing. This weapon has been ruining friendships for years and is one of the many...
Random Is That The Zelda Triforce In Sonic Racing's Artwork? No, Probably Not
Sonic experts are on the case
Last week, SEGA unveiled the first batch of Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds guest characters. This includes not only characters like Hatsune Miku but also Steve, Alex and Creeper from Minecraft. There are some other supposed leaks still doing the rounds as well. Now, the official Sonic social media account has sent Sonic...
Random Transferring Pics From Switch 2 To PC Via USB-C Only Works Via The Bottom Slot
If only there were an easi—oh wait, there is
Now, I'm not entirely sure how much you take and use screenshots on your Nintendo Switch or Switch 2 consoles, but let me tell you, I take tons and I use even more. So connecting to a Switch to my laptop via USB has become my go-to way to get my game shots up and ready for scrutiny where I need them...
Random Splatoon 3 Squid Roll Bug Reportedly Surfaces On Switch 2
Described as "game-breaking"
Nintendo has gone to the extent of providing a series of free upgrades for select Switch titles on the Switch 2, and it's even rolled out updates for other first-party games, but it seems one other title might need a look. According to reports, the Splatoon community has discovered a new bug in Splatoon 3 on Switch 2...
Random You Can Mix & Match Switch 1 + 2 Joy-Con As Pairs
Now that's worth buying a console for!
Yes, friends. We've spent the past few days pushing and pulling at our new Switch 2s as we get to figuring out just what this baby is really capable of. And, well, it seems as though it's capable of some quite twisted stuff. Or at least a bit mixed up, as it turns out you can actually mix and match your Switch...
Random Using A GameCube Controller With The NSO App Yields Fun Surprises
Worth the purchase, definitely
One of the biggest surprises with the Switch 2 is the bonus addition of Nintendo GameCube games for subscribers to Switch Online + Expansion Pack. The opening line-up is slightly slim, sure, but Zelda: The Wind Waker, SoulCalibur II, and F-Zero GX are all absolute bangers. Some of you may have also picked up the new...
Random Switch 2 Owners Are Already Stripping Down Joy-Con To Check The Stick Tech
They do look mighty similar to the old ones, mind
Well, it doesn't take people long, does it? The Switch 2 has only just been released (heck, this writer hasn't even got one yet) and early adopters are already taking apart their brand new Joy-Con controllers to see just what's in there. Of course, it was a hot topic in the lead up to release,...
Random What Do Switch 2 Cartridges Taste Like? The Experts Weigh In
I'm all full up, thanks
If you're old enough to read this, you're likely old enough to remember that, at its launch, the Switch provided us all with a few giggles as we learned that its cartridges, tiny as they are, had been coated in a yummy-tasting sauce that keeps silly animals and the like (who famously hate delicious sauce) from eating your...
GameStop, just stop
So, there you are, in the midnight launch line to collect your brand-spanking-new Nintendo Switch 2. It's been a bit of an ordeal getting your pre-order in, but none of that matters now - you're here, you've made it, you're about to get your first taste of Mario Kart World on pristine new Nintendo hardware!... Except when you...
Random Yakuza 0's Antagonists Reunite To Play Switch 2 Together
Even crime lords need to unwind
Sega has released a new trailer for Yakuza 0: Director's Cut in Japan and it's an absolute doozy. Rather than just showcase the game and be done with it, the trailer instead features actual actors from Yakuza 0; specifically the three lieutenants from the Dojima Family – Hitoshi Ozawa (Daisaku Kuze), Riki Takeuchi...
And very reasonably priced!
What's the first thing that springs into your mind when we say "The Legend of Zelda" to you? Is it chess? Let's pretend it's chess so we can get on with this. USAopoly, which has been putting new spins on boardgames since all the way back in 1994, has just announced that its latest chess board, based on The Legend of...
Random It Turns Out That AI Isn't Very Good At Pokémon Red
Shocker
OpenAI's o3 model, which is reportedly the "smartest model to date" of AI, can play Pokémon Red — but it's taken 80 hours to get two Gym Badges. Two. And it's rightfully being roasted online. The story was originally published by Dexerto, and the playthrough is being streamed on Twitch
Random Xenoblade Chronicles X Pops Up On Microsoft PC Game Page
Something or nothing?
Well, here's a weird listing – Monolith Soft's Wii U epic Xenoblade Chronicles X has popped up on a Microsoft PC webpage covering "enhanced games for Microsoft Edge Game Assist". We've taken a look ourselves and can confirm it's featured. It's listed alongside PC releases like World of Warcraft and Half-Life 2. Here it is,...
But will it work with Switch 2?
I've been turning my attention to picking up extra bits and pieces in preparation for the arrival of my Switch 2 recently (OMG, it's so soon), and nothing excites me more with regards to this sort of endeavour than looking at snazzy new controllers, for no other reason than I have a serious weak spot for the damn...
Random Check Out This Enormous LEGO Animal Crossing Island With Hidden Treasure
Everything is actually awesome
You may or may not be aware that Bricks Cascade 2025, a celebration of all things LEGO, took place recently over in Portland's Oregon Convention Center. Of course, these days, LEGO goes hand in hand with iconic Nintendo characters and game franchises, such as Animal Crossing: New Horizons. In fact, the two go so well...
Random 'Koholint Redrawn' Breathes New Life Into Zelda: Link's Awakening
Gooooorgeous
You might remember the Kanto Redrawn project we covered back in 2024, and the Johto Redrawn project in 2021. Well, we've got another. It's not Pokémon this time, though. Nope. This latest effort from dozens of artists tackles Koholint Island from The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakenin
Random Marilyn Before Mario? That Time Nintendo Went A Bit Playboy
Happy birthday, Mr Marioooooh
When we consider Nintendo as we know it today, and in the only way most people have ever known it, it's impossible to conceive that at any point in its history it wasn't quite so squeaky clean. Of course, with such a long and illustrious history (this is a company that was founded in 1889, remember) and having operated...
Random Mario Kart World's Devs Had To Double Check Mario Actually Eats Power-Up Mushrooms
What would the other option even be?
We can't say that it's the kind of question that normally crops up in our everyday lives, but if someone put us on the spot and asked "does Mario actually eat those power-up mushrooms?", we'd struggle to know the definitive answer. Of course, The Super Mario Bros. Movie dedicated an entire subplot to this very...
Random Miyamoto Can't Talk About Switch 2, Talks About Switch 2 Anyway
I do what I want, bruv!
Shigeru Miyamoto, the legendary creator of Mario, Donkey Kong, Zelda, and Pikmin, recently sat down with IGN to talk about the new Epic Universe theme park in Orlando, Florida, of which Super Nintendo World and its Donkey Kong Country expansion are a part. Now, we all know Miyamoto is basically untouchable at this point, but...
Random Do You Recognise This Obscure Nintendo Console From The Switch Online Icons?
Deep Fami-cuts
The Nintendo Switch Online Missions & Rewards program has been trucking along since its launch back in April 2022 with a wide variety of icons, from beloved Nintendo characters to game consoles. And, in the run up to the Switch 2's launch, Nintendo is running a new series of icons based on its library of consoles in the run-up to...
Random Sephiroth's Sword Can Grow And Shrink To Fit The Story In Final Fantasy
"I was in the pool! I was in the pool!"
Final Fantasy VII's Sephiroth has become one of the most enduring villains in gaming history, and Nintendo fans will be able to get even more acquainted with him when Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade launches on the Switch 2 soon...ish. Along with his flowing locks and mahoosive shoulder pads, Sephiroth is...
Random Some Switch Fans Are Convinced Mario Paint Is Returning
Is Nintendo hinting at something?
Nintendo has released a new batch of Switch Online icons and the theme is focused on the 'Nintendo Classics' libraries available on Switch and coming soon to the Switch 2. Now, while it might not seem like a big deal, there's one icon that has got some fans very excited. As you can see in the graphic below, in Wave...
Random Unluckiest Gaming Moment Of The Year? Smash Bros. Final Ends With A Tree Glitch
Melee unlucky
An incredibly unlucky Super Smash Bros. Melee player has lost a tournament, and a prize pot of over $2000 to boot, by succumbing to an incredibly badly timed glitch in the final round...of the final match. No, this is not a movie. As seen over on YouTube (thank you, VGC), the deciding match of the 'Full House 2025' tournament in...
Random Is This The Best Piece Of Final Fantasy Merch Ever?
Hats off, Vivi
Square Enix has been steadily feeding us with a bunch of new Final Fantasy IX merch over the past few months. From plushies of the main cast to black mage hats and figurines of Zidane and Garnet, there's no shortage of new items. All in aid of the game's 25th anniversary this July. We weren't prepared for yesterday's merchandise...
Random Switch 2's Controller Settings Hide A Neat Musical Secret
Scale as old as time
Whatever will we do when Switch 2 comes out and the Nintendo Today! app can't drip feed us random bits of info any more, eh? Today's info drop is a small one, we'll admit, but gosh, are we keen to see what the musically talented folk out there can do with it. The app has today revealed some "fun little touches" in the Switch...
Random Unofficial Smash Bros. Dating App 'SmashTogether' Shut Down By Nintendo
No smashing please, we're Nintendo
We're not sure we've reported on the fact that an unofficial Smash Bros.-themed dating app is a thing that exists in this world, but it is (or was), and we all know now. Yes, 'SmashTogether', which according to its social media strapline is "The premium dating app for smashers", had aimed to help Smash fans find...
Random 'New' Super Mario 64 Sound Effect Can Only Be Heard By Leaving The Game On...For 14 Months
But what about my backlog?
Super Mario 64 is one of those classic sorts of games that, almost 30 since its release, is still giving up delightful little secrets. This time around, and as reported by GamesRadar, it's a hidde
Random A New LEGO Mario Kart 'Blue Shell' Gift Has Been Revealed
That's a spiny shell to you, mate
We love the little GWPs (gifts with purchase) that Lego likes to drop with certain special sets from time to time, and this latest one is an absolute doozy for us Nintendo fans. If you happen to have your beady eye already on the recently announced LEGO Super Mario: Mario Kart - Mario & Sta
Random John Romero Wants Rip And Tear-Proof Joy-Con On Switch 2
Even DOOM Guys fear stick drift
Although we now know for a fact that the Nintendo Switch 2 will not include Hall Effect sticks on its Joy-Con, it's an aspect of the Nintendo Switch 2 reveal that felt like it was up in the air for quite some time, something that everyone was waiting with baited breath to know about. Indeed, the importance of this...
Random YouTuber Cracks Donkey Kong Bananza's Secret Language Before L(a)unch
We speak banana now
While the rest of us mere mortal Nintendo fans have been busy poring over trailers for upcoming Switch 2 games, enjoying the nice graphics and fancy new characters, some folk have been taking things a little more seriously. Yes, as it turns out, if any of us were actually paying attention, we'd have noticed that the Donkey Kong...
Random Hideki Kamiya Joins Masahiro Sakurai In Securing A Switch 2
Okami 2, please
Just recently, we reported that developer Masahiro Sakurai had been successful in the Switch 2 lottery system in Japan, thus receiving an invite to purchase the upcoming console. Now, another legendary developer has announced his own success, and that's Hideki Kamiya. Famous for his work on Resident Evil 2, Bayonetta, and Okami,...
Random Clair Obscur Director Celebrates Amazing Switch RPG Which Launched On Same Day
"After your Expedition, check out The Hundred Line"
Goodness gracious, RPG fans have been spoiled over the past few years, right? In fact, let's point to last week specifically. In the space of two days, three huge RPGs launched across various platforms — Oblivion Remastered, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, and, for those of us with a Switch, The...
News Switch 2 Exclusives Join Famitsu's "Most Wanted" Games Chart For The First Time
Here are the games readers are most excited about...
The famous Japanese video game outlet Famitsu regularly releases a list of its readership's "most wanted" games, and in the latest April update, it's added Nintendo Switch 2 exclusives for the first time based on the latest round of votes. In the top 30 "most wanted" games, Mario Kart World was...
Random Missed Out On A Switch 2 Pre-Order? Sakurai Has The Perfect Solution
Good idea, slick
If you happened to have missed out on a Switch 2 pre-order, then chances are you're feeling pretty glum at the moment. We get it. Over in Japan, prospective owners had to enter a lottery system in order to be granted the opportunity to place their pre-orders. We know that legendary developer Masahiro Sakurai managed to bag one, but...
Random Masahiro Sakurai Finds Success In Switch 2 Lottery
"I what…?"
If you've entered the lottery to get a Switch 2 in Japan, then you may well be hearing back from Nintendo relatively soon. Many have been receiving emails from Nintendo to confirm that they've been successful in securing a Switch 2 pre-order over the past day, with one of the successes coming from none other than Smash and Kirby creator...
