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Random This Stunning Fan-Made Animation Is The Perfect Way To Celebrate MAR10 Day
Make it a Mario day
Nintendo has already kicked off its MAR10 Day celebrations with new LEGO, sales and Alarmo themes, but there's plenty of fan-made goodness to get into, too. Like, for example, this stunning animation from the YouTu
Random These Hugging Pokémon Plushies Are Some Of The Cutest We've Seen In A While
Cubone used Hug
There's nothing quite like a cute Pokémon plush to bring a smile to the face, is there? Well, this new range arriving in Japan's Pokémon Centers next week might just be the cutest of the bunch (thanks, NintendoSoup). The "Brrr... Squish! Plush Toys" series (at least, that's the way Google Translate puts it) will arrive in the...
Random Link Goes Full Master Chief In This Ocarina Of Time X Halo Mash-Up Mod
It's me, John Zelda
Ever since it landed its PC port, The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time has been granted some pretty wild mods. We've seen TOTK abilities like Ultrahand and Fuse make the jump to the N64 classic, and even ot
Random Honda Teases Real-Life Pokémon Scarlet And Violet Motorbike
Update: Here's the official reveal
Remember last year when The Pokémon Company teamed up with Japanese vehicle manufacturer Toyota to create a real-life Miraidon motorbike? Well, Pokémon is now doing it again, but this time it's teaming up with the folks at Honda and this "almost life-size reproduction" is based on the other Scarlet and Violet...
Random Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom's Depths Hide A Mysterious, Unused Big Hole
Spelinker
You know, we had a sneaky suspicion that Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom would have some legs on it. From people's ridiculous Ultrahand creations to glitches to challenge runs, it feels like players are always discovering something weird or new. Well, fans have now found a huge hole (ahem...) tucked underneath the Hebra Depths, and Gaming...
Random Try Not To Cringe Watching This Video Of A Pokémon TCG Scalper
Gentlemen, please...
As long as Pokémon TCG exists, there will always be scalpers looking to make a quick buck from the game's rare cards and packs. Case in point, a new video has surfaced in which two men appear to be fighting it out to take advantage of a kiosk restock. The video comes from TikTok user 'yoc9official', who appears to be one of...
Random Pokémon-Shaped Cheeto Auction Proves The World Has Gone Mad
Sorry, it sold for how much..?
A Flamin' Hot Cheeto shaped like Pokémon's Charizard has sold for a mind-boggling $87,840 at a recent auction on Goldin (thanks, Polygon). Yes, the 'Cheetozard' started off at $250 before receiving a staggering 60 bids from auctioneers before ending on 2nd March 2025 with a winning bid of $72,000 (with the buyer's...
Random C'mon Nintendo, You Can Design A Better Mario Plane Than This
One for Lakitu
With MAR10 fast approaching, Nintendo has announced a number of ways you can join in and celebrate the company mascot. The usual Switch OLED bundle with the newest Super Mario game, some discounts on Mario Switch games (from 9th March), wider distribution of Alarmo, and a Super Nintendo World sweepstakes to give fans the chance to...
Random This Unofficial Sonic Unleashed PC Port Has Us Dreaming Of A Switch 2 Remaster
Werehogs, not swearhogs
Like all big pop culture moments, time has done weird things to the public perception of Sonic Unleashed. What launched in HD on Xbox 360 and PS3 (and in SD on Wii and PS2) back in 2008 to the lukewarm reception of "oh, it's like Sonic only slower... and greyer" has developed into something a tad more nostalgic, particularly...
Random Redditor Predicted Switch 2's Mouse Functionality Six Years Ago
Sorcery!
One of the biggest surprises for the Nintendo Switch 2 was the news (well, leak...) that the console would support mouse functionality. Optic sensors have been added to both Joy-Con controllers, theoretically allowing you to place them side-down on a surface and using them for mouse control. This opens the door to a vast array of control...
Random Send Out The Invites! Shuhei Yoshida Wants To Take A Trip To Nintendo HQ
Another nugget from the PlayStation vet
Gosh, we sure have heard a lot from former PlayStation boss Shuhei Yoshida in recent weeks, huh? Since leaving Sony, the PS vet has been pretty candid in discussing his career, interests, and just about anything else you might want to know. And now, he wants an invite to Nintendo HQ (thanks for the heads up,...
Random A Homebrew Port Of Balatro Is Now Available On Nintendo DS
Though key features are missing
Given the immense popularity of Balatro since its launch last year, it was really only a matter of time before it was unofficially ported over to other systems via homebrew modding. Well, that time is upon us, folks. Thanks to Haynster over on Github (via GBATemp), Balatro is now available to play on the Nintendo DS...
Random Final Fantasy Is The Next Magic: The Gathering Crossover, Here's A First Look
Arriving June 2025
The trading card market is booming and Magic: The Gathering has been driving sales in recent years with all sorts of iconic crossovers based on a variety of series including video game-themed ones. if you're a fan of characters like Cloud Strife, this next one might be of interest. In case you missed the initial announcement,...
Random Zelda Fan-Project Turns 'Breath Of The Wild' Into Stunning Anime Opening
Come on Nintendo, make it happen
Aspiring artists are constantly recreating Nintendo's properties as live-action and animated shorts and this latest one, which was uploaded to YouTube in January, showcases what Zelda: Breath of the Wild might look like as an anime opening. It's actually been crafted by the "2023 Chungkang Animation School 2nd...
Random This Fan-Made Render Has Us Dreaming Of Switch 2's Dual-Screen Potential
Sweet D(ream)S
Ever since Nintendo gave us our first official look at the Switch 2 (even before, if you were paying attention to the leaks), we have been wondering what that mysterious new USB-C port on the top of the console is for. Logic would suggest that it's for charging in tabletop mode — something that we haven't been able to do with any...
Random Switch Carts Survive House Fire Unscathed Thanks To Nintendo's Sturdy Cases
Now that's some packaging!
The Switch itself often comes across as a fragile little device. The Joy-Con will drift, the stand will break, the rails will wobble. But never again will we say a bad word about the console's game cases; those resilient little guys can fend off the elements. At least, that's what Reddit user DemureSow discovered last...
Random Takaya Imamura Wants To See Star Fox: Assault On Switch 2
With Steel Diver thrown in for good measure
The legendary Nintendo artist Takaya Imamura is back with more dream ports that he'd like to see on Switch 2, and today, he's turning his attention to another Star Fox title (thanks, VGC). Tomorrow (or today, if you're in Japan) is 14th February in Japan, meaning it's the big 20th anniversary of Star Fox:...
Random Mario & Luigi: Brothership Glitch Lets You Get All 5 Power Taps Early
Tapped
As the entirely new Mario & Luigi RPG in some time, and the first home console entry in the series, Mario & Luigi: Brothership brought plenty of new skill to the table. One of these is Battle Plugs and Power Taps, which you get access to early in the game. These allow you to enhance your attacks and defenses in battle. You start with...
Random Want To Play Smash Bros. Melee On The Train? Amtrak Is Fine With That
"Go ahead and bring that extra CRT"
Trains are great. We love a good train ride. It's even better these days given the advancements in technology, space, and comfort (though granted, there's still also a load of work to be done; especially in the UK), making particularly lengthy journeys a joy if you happen to have some suitable entertainment with...
Random Someone's Created A Motorised Mario Kart LEGO Set
And it's stunning
Nintendo and Lego have already dipped their toes into the Mario Kart series with some official sets, but if we're being honest, we're not overly keen on the output so far. It's just lacking some of that signature Nintendo ingenuity, y'know? So, we were absolutely thrilled when we stumbled across this stunning Lego Mario Kart...
Random A Kirby Board Game? This Fortune Street Mod Brings The Dream To Life
Planet Robo-what?
Looking back on 2011's Fortune Street (or 'Boom Street' for those in Europe) today feels like a fever dream. A Wii board game starring Mario & co. that isn't Mario Party? One that's published by Nintendo but developed by Square Enix? And also features a handful of familiar faces from the Dragon Quest series? Sounds like...
Random Oh No, You Can Buy A Life-Sized Gardevoir Plush From Pokémon Center
Update: Now available in America
[Fri 31st Jan, 2025 16:45 GMT] We've seen lots of life-sized Pokémon plushies over the years — Larvesta, Lucario, Arcanine, multiple starter 'mons, and Spheal. So really, it was only a matter of time before Gardevoir joined the ranks, right? Brought to our attention by Joe Merrick (of Serebii) on Bluesky, The...
Random Shuhei Yoshida Reminisces About Playing Sony's First 'SNES PlayStation' Game
Shmup and over
Gosh, Shuhei Yoshida has really brought us the Nintendo goods today, huh? On the latest episode of the Minnmax podcast, the former PlayStation executive began to reminisce about the early days of his time at Sony, recalling the time that he got to play the company's first title for the fabled 'SNES PlayStation' — the CD-ROM...
Random Ex-PlayStation Boss Wanted More "Surprises" From Switch 2 Reveal
And acknowledges how leaks can impact announcements
The Switch 2 has been a major talking point for the entire games industry in 2025, and it's even got current and former executives of certain other video game companies sharing their thoughts. Now, the former PlayStation boss Shuhei Yoshida has discussed Nintendo's official announcement during an...
Random Speedrunner Takes Donkey Kong Run To New Heights By Beating The Kill Screen
But wait, there's more!
44 years after its release, you'd think that the speedrunning community would have pushed the Donkey Kong arcade game to its limit. But, as it turns out, there are a handful of extra levels hidden behind the game's long-assumed unbeatable kill screen. All you've got to do is beat it. That's the challenge that was recently...
Random Takaya Imamura Says Nintendo Never Celebrated Its 100th Birthday
No centennial celebrations
We get it — not everyone enjoys celebrating their birthdays, even milestone birthdays. But look, Nintendo, how on earth could you not celebrate your 100th birthday? Well, according to former Nintendo artist Takaya Imamura — the man responsible for the designs of F-Zero, Star Fox, and art director for Majora's Mask —...
Random Local Supermarket Wins Trademark Battle Against Nintendo
It didn't expect to beat "such a commercial monster"
Nintendo has legally pursued all sorts of companies and projects over the years, and it often gets its desired outcome. However, it's not gone the same way in a recent trademark battle against a family-owned Costa Rican "super" market. 'Super Mario', which is located in San Ramón (and does not...
Random Xbox Gets Its Own Shameful 'Mario Strikers' Knock-Off
The horrorrrrr...
Oh man, where do we start with this... Okay, so Xbox has now got its very own Mario Strikers knock-off game with – wait for it – Mariostro Strikers: Soccer League. Oh no, not at all copied from Mario Strikers: Battle League, no your honour, purely a coincidence. Sigh. Released on 10th January 2025 by LightGamess (yes, the...
Random Italian Site Lists Switch 2 Pre-Orders For Just 15€ More Than Switch OLED RRP
Smells like a stunt
As Nintendo continues to take its good old time revealing details about its upcoming console, other companies have been quick to cash in on everyone's desperation for Switch 2 news. The price point is a key talking point right now and Italian site Games And Movies has taken a punt and put limited Switch pre-orders live for...
Random Astro Bot "Almost Outdid Nintendo At Its Own Game", Jokes Reggie
It's a good'un
When Astro Bot launched in September 2024 for the PS5, many lauded the game's quality and compared it favourably to some of Nintendo's very best 3D platformers. During the recent New York Game Awards 2025 event, ex-president of Nintendo of America offered his own opinion on the game after it won the award for 'Best Kids Game',...
Random This Retro Gaming Handheld Sure Looks Familiar
Switch who?
'Retro gaming company' Sjgam has just revealed its latest handheld, the 'M20 Pro', and while it appears to be far from the best emulation device money can buy, its design looks... familiar. Let's not beat about the bush here: it's a Switch (thanks for the heads up, Notebookcheck). According to the Sjgam website, the M20 Pro boasts a...
Random Donkey Kong Country's Artist Reacts To Nintendo's Redesign
"Everything changes!"
We've seemingly had our very first look at Mario Kart 9 during the Switch 2 reveal trailer, and one thing you might have noticed is the similar but slightly different-looking character designs. Perhaps the highlight is Donkey Kong's new look, which has been labelled a "redesign" by some. It's been a bit of a talking point...
Random Switch 2 Leakers Called Out By Industry Veteran Hideki Kamiya
"All those damn leakers should be cursed"
Okami, Bayonetta and Devil May Cry creator Hideki Kamiya has shared his thoughts about leakers following Nintendo's official reveal of the Switch 2. In a series of messages on social media, he's gone on a bit of a rant, claiming "those who helped leak it" or share any information about the new system should...
News Nintendo Asks Wii U Owners To Refrain From Using "Unauthorised" Online Services
Update: Pretendo responds
Although you would think Nintendo's focus would be completely on the Switch "successor" right now, it seems the company's customer support line has found time to issue a notice about unauthorised services for older hardware. In a brief message on social media, the Japanese branch has apparently confirmed the existence of...
Random Now You Can Play DOOM... Inside A PDF?
PDF Software
Your eyes are not deceiving you, reader — the hugely influential FPS DOOM is now fully playable inside a PDF file. Did anyone ask for this? Probably. And it's a pretty impressive feat. Reported on by IGN (via Push Square), a high-school student known as
Random No, That's Not Wii Sports, That's Live Tennis On YouTube
Quiet, please
Tennis fans hitting YouTube to see live matches from the Australian Open could be forgiven for thinking they've accidentally clicked on a channel recreating the tournament in Wii Sports, but no. It turns out the event's official channel has taken a novel approach to getting around broadcast rights issues. As noted by Kotaku, the...
Random Geez, PS5 Game 'Anime Life Sim' Sure Looks Familiar
Update: More details emerge
This year marks five years since the last mainline Animal Crossing game launched. Animal Crossing: New Horizons came out at the perfect time and made an absolutely huge splash worldwide. But with its fifth anniversary fast approaching, we're sure lots of fans are champing at the bit for a new game. So, if you were...
Random Metroid Prime 4 'OG' Amazon Pre-Orders Are Being Cancelled
The game was first announced in 2017
If you pre-ordered Metroid Prime 4 on Amazon multiple years ago, you might want to check the status of your order. Amazon customers have been receiving emails recently, confirming the cancellation of this item "due to a lack of availability" and providing refunds. A user on the Metroid subreddit, who ordered the...
Random Let's Be Thankful The 'Switch 2' Won't Be As Big As Acer's Ridiculous New Handheld
C'mon, what is that?
In case the 'Switch 2' wasn't quite enough, 2025 is promising to be absolutely rife with new PC and Android-based gaming handhelds. It's the Big Thing™ at the moment, and manufacturers are understandably eager to get a foothold over their competitors in terms of power, approachability, and – in Acer's case at least – size...
Random Switch Players Report Game Cards Being Swapped Out For Googly Eyes
Get a look at this!
If you got a brand new Switch game for Christmas and it included a game cartridge inside of it, you're apparently doing better than some others out there... As spotted by IGN, multiple Switch users on social media and Reddit are claiming they've received cases with "googly eyes" inside instead of the actual game card. This eye...
Random Balatro Dev Spreads Some Indie Love In His List Of 2024 Highlights
And the LocalThunk Award goes to...
Balatro was one of our games of 2024 and the vast majority of us at Nintendo Life Towers have poured more hours into its poker roguelike gameplay loop than we care to admit. But what were the games that caught the attention of its developer, LocalThunk? With 2025 finally here, the dev took to Twitter to share some...
Random Modder Shows Off Unused N64 Mic Support In Zelda: Majora's Mask
Including multiple actions "triggered by using voice"
Every time Nintendo releases a system it's normally followed up with all sorts of peripherals and during the N64 era, one of the more surprising ones was a microphone, otherwise known as the Nintendo 64 Voice Recognition Unit. Although only a few games used this technology at the time (one of...
Random Helldivers Studio Once Pitched A High-Flying Rail Shooter Inspired By Star Fox
Head in the McClouds
Helldivers 2 was one of Sony's bigger hits of 2024, catapulting its developer, Arrowhead Studio, to an unexpected level of fame. Why are we talking about this on a Nintendo site? Well, while the group shooter might not share all that much DNA with the House of Mario, one of the studio's old game concepts does: an arcade rail...
Random After Almost 25 Years, Majora's Mask's Blue Underdog Has Finally Nabbed A Racing Win
Woof!
If you have played The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask over the past 25 years (and, if you're reading this, we'd wager that you have), then you likely will have engaged in a spot of lighthearted gambling at Mamamu Yan's Doggy Racetrack. The rules of this cute minigame are simple: choose a dog, place a bet, and win big if your pick performs...
Random Zelda Echoes Of Wisdom Was Suda51's Video Game Highlight Of 2024
"I got to experience Zelda all over again"
Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom was one of the many video game hits of 2024 and if it didn't already get enough recognition for pushing the top-down entries in the series to new heights, living legend Goichi 'Suda51' Suda has now stepped in to give it just a little more praise. Speaking to GamesRadar recently, the...
Random 'Monkey Kong' On Switch Reminds Us Of Nintendo's '83 Legal Battle
Monkey see, monkey do
Nintendo’s been involved in its fair share of legal battles over the years, but we have a feeling it might be thinking twice before taking on publisher Pix Arts over the recent release of Monkey Kong In New-York on the Nintendo Switch. Granted, Nintendo can do whatever it likes, and if it thinks there’s even the slightest...
Random Balatro Fans Start The Ultimate Debate: Is That Jimbo's Clown Ruff Or Tiny Body?
We fold
If a glance at most of our Nintendo Switch Year in Review stats is anything to go by, then more than a few of us have spent a good bit of time with Balatro this year. We've spent so long with it, in fact, that its iconography is pretty much burned into our minds by this point. It sure would be a shame if one joke tweet made us see the whole...
Random Mario Galaxy Returns Next Year In "The Biggest Super Mario Odyssey Mod Yet"
Mario's Wii adventure is back
Modders are always evolving games in new ways and the latest effort is touted as the "biggest" Super Mario Odyssey mod yet. If you haven't already seen it, it's called Super Mario Odyssey - A Galaxy Story and is a "mod by Slycer and many more". It brings the universe of Super Mario Galaxy to Mario's 2017 Switch...
Random Streamer Beats Pokémon's Most Difficult Challenge After 3,978 Attempts
Flareon achieves victory
Pokémon games have often been derided as being too easy for veteran players, which is why fan-made challenges such as Nuzlocke have become so popular over the years. There's one challenge, however, that's been described as the most difficult of them all, and it's taken streamer PointCrow a total of 3,978 resets over the...
Random New Marvel Rivals Game Mode Bears A Striking Resemblance To Splatoon
It's a Wanda-ful Life
The free-to-play hero shooter Marvel Rivals has made quite a splash since it landed on PS5, Xbox Series and PC earlier this month — like, a 10 million players in its first three days-sized splash — and now, as the live-service title gears up for its first festive period, an upcoming new game mode has our Nintendo radars...
