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News Donkey Kong Bananza Developer Has Been Revealed
No Cap(py)
We assumed we were going to have to wait until launch day to find out the development team behind Donkey Kong Bananza, but no! Nintendo has surprised us all by announcing it early. As revealed to us at a recent Bananza hands-on event, we now know for sure that Nintendo EPD is behind this one, or, more specifically, "the Super Mario...
Preview Donkey Kong Bananza - DK's Getting His Own Odyssey, And It's A Helluva Trip
Gotta respect the Rambition
Nintendo has a real knack for testing my attention span. I felt it in the subtask-filled Hyrule of Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom, but, far more importantly for this preview, it's Super Mario Odyssey that most effectively bombarded me with distractions. Even a simple 'Walk to that giant building in New Donk...
News System Shock 2 Remaster Gets A New Launch Date For Switch
And it's very soon!
Following its recent, unexpected delay on Switch, System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Edition has landed a new launch date, and it's very soon. It's 10th July 2025, in fact! That's just over a week away at the time of writing. Kudos to Nightdive Studios for sorting this last-minute issue out promptly and confirming the finalised...
News Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition Release Date Could Be Revealed Soon, As Switch 2 Rating Spotted
M for Maidenless
We all may still be waiting for an official release date, but Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition has finally secured a Switch 2 rating from the ESRB. As brought to our attention on Twitter by @necrolipe, the game's official ESRB listing has been updated with an M ( Mature 17+) rating, noting that it contains "Blood and Gore, Language,...
News Dead Cells Devs 'Prince Of Persia' Roguelike Has Been Rated For Switch
It leaves Early Access in August
Ubisoft and Evil Empire's roguelike take on Prince of Persia may well be coming to Switch, if a new rating in Australia is anything to go by. Spotted by Gematsu and shared on Bluesky, The Rogue Prince of Persia was rated for Switch (and other consoles) on 27th June 2025, which you can see on the Australian...
News Arcade Archives Is Bringing 'Air Combat 22' To Switch 2
Another console port first
Hamster, known for its suite of retro Arcade Archives ports, has revealed its next Switch 2 game as part of the Arcade Archives 2 series. And, just like Ridge Racer, it's another polygonal arcade-to-home port. This time around, it's Air Combat 22, which is coming to both Switch 1 and Switch 2 on 3rd July 2025.
News Bandai Namco's Summer Showcase Promises Plenty Of Switch News Later This Week
Let's go golfing
Bandai Namco has announced that its 'Summer Showcase' presentation will return on 2nd July, and the line-up promises a bunch of Switch news. The showcase's teaser trailer (above) reveals that the likes of Everybody's Golf Hot Shots, Patapon 1+2 Replay, Shadow Labyrinth, Little Nightmares III and Super Robot Wars Y
Guide 27 Upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 Games We're Excited For In 2025
The very best Switch 2 games coming soon
The Nintendo Switch 2 has kicked off it's first year in style, With Mario Kart World and Donkey Kong Bananza leading the charge and Kirby Air Riders, and Metroid Prime 4 rounding out the year, it's been a solid 2025. Third parties and indies have also been delivering some solid ports to
Video Shantae Advance: Risky Revolution Extended Gameplay Trailer Revealed
The once-lost GBA chapter returns this Summer
It's been another week of action-packed showcases and to top it off, WayFoward gave fans another look at Shantae Advance: Risky Revolution. A new trailer was shared during the 'IndiaMania 2025' showcase, with extended gameplay footage on display. It highlights how this modern version of the revived GBA...
News Taito Brings More Bubble Bobble Action To Nintendo Switch In 2025
Bub is back!
During the Arc System Works showcase, Taito Corporation unveiled the latest Bubble Bobble game. It's called Bubble Bobble Sugar Dungeons and will be released for the Switch in the US and Europe in Winter 2025. Here's a bit about it from the official PR, along with a look: Taito's bubble action game series, Bubble Bobble, returns in a...
News Check Out This Extended New Systems Trailer For Everybody's Golf Hotshots
Generative AI confirmed for background foliage
As we reported just a little while ago, Everybody's Golf will be swinging onto Nintendo Switch this September 5th in the form of Everybody's Golf Hotshots. Following on from the reveal of the official release date, Bandai Namco has now dropped a juicy video showing almost five whole minutes of...
News Switch 2 Exclusive 'Drag x Drive' Won't Include Local Multiplayer Support
But it will support 12 players online
Nintendo is bringing out a new "fast-paced" multiplayer game this August called Drag x Drive, where players will be able to "shoot hoops" with the Switch 2 Joy-Con 2 dual-mouse controls. Following the release date announcement earlier this week, the eShop listing for this upcoming title has now revealed this...
News Switch 2 'Drag x Drive' Estimated File Size Revealed By Nintendo
Shoot some hoops this August
Earlier this week, Nintendo surprised us with an update about the release date of the 3-on-3 sports game Drag x Drive, confirming it would be arriving on the Switch 2 this August. Adding to this was a price reveal and now in another update, we've got what appears to be the game's estimated file size. Acco
News Atari's Badass 'Fatal Run' Revival Nails A Fall 2025 Release Window
Fasten your seatbelt
Atari has announced that Fatal Run 2089, the upcoming racing revival for the Switch, will launch in Fall 2025. The accompanying gameplay trailer gives us a fresh look at the new post-apocalyptic racer from developer MNSTR Studio, and we have to say, it's looking pretty decent so far. There's definitely a pretty heavy Mad Max...
...and they're multi-language!
It's no exaggeration to say that we fairly enjoy a bit of the old Castlevania here at Nintendo Life, having dished out very positive reviews to Castlevania Anniversary Collection, Castlevania Advance Collection and, the equally fantastic Castlevania Dominus Collection in more recent times. Of course, grabbing physical...
News Donkey Kong & Pauline Amiibo Is Now Up For Pre-Order From Nintendo (UK)
Be quick!
If you're keen to pick up the upcoming Donkey Kong and Pauline amiibo to cooincide with the release of Donkey Kong Bananza next month, you're in luck: it's now available via the My Nintendo Store in the UK. Priced at £16.99, the amiibo will launch on 17th July 2025 and will unlock an in-game 'Diva Dress' costume for Pauline when used...
News Little Nightmares 3 And Little Nightmares Enhanced Edition Announced For Switch 2
Launching this October
Bandai Namco has today revealed not one, but two Little Nightmares games are on the way to the Switch 2 in the future. First up, we have Little Nightmares III, which has now locked in a release date of 10th October 2025. The Switch version of the game has also been confirmed for the same release date and when you pre-order...
News Drag X Drive Switch 2 eShop Price Revealed
And it's cheaper than most
Earlier today, Nintendo dropped a surprise on everyone by revealing Drag x Drive's release date on the Nintendo Today! app. And now, a few hours later, pre-orders are open — and that means the price has been revealed, too. You can snap up the digital-only wheelchair basketball game for just $19.99 USD / GBP £16.99,...
News Nintendo Confirms The Release Date For Drag X Drive On Switch 2
Slam dunk
Nintendo has confirmed that Drag x Drive, the mouse-controlled sports game for Switch 2, will launch on 14th August 2025. The news was confirmed via the Nintendo Today! app with an accompanying trailer, which is now also available to view online. It's also been revealed that the game will be an eShop exclusive, so don't expect a physical...
News Aardman Flocks Onto Switch This Fall With A Chicken Run Heist Game
Those chickens are up to something
Aardman, the beautifully British stop-motion studio behind the likes of Wallace and Gromit and Shaun the Sheep, has announced that it's teaming up with Outright Games on an all-new heist game set in the world of Chicken Run. Picking up where the 2023 Netflix movie 'Dawn of the Nugget' left off, Chicken Run:...
Video Get A "Bird's Eye View" Of Pinball Park In Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4
The "gnarly remake" adds multiple new parks
Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 revives two more classics next month, but that's not all! In case you missed it, it's also adding a new pinball-themed park to the series featuring the Birdman himself. This is one of multiple new parks "joining the lineup of original parks" in this upcoming title, due out for...
News Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Officially Reveals Nickelodeon Collaboration
SpongeBob and friends join the race
Following character leaks earlier this month, Sega has now officially confirmed SpongeBob SquarePants and other Nickelodeon characters will be racing alongside Sonic and friends in Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds when it arrives this September. This news was shared during the 2025 Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards...
News Deltarune Chapter 5 Locks In '2026' Release Window
See you next time
Deltarune made its debut on the Switch 2 earlier this month and now that chapters one to four are available, you might be wondering when the next one drops. Well, it seems the end credits of the fourth episode have confirmed chapter 5 will be arriving in 2026. There's no specific date attached to this release window, but it's...
News Beloved PSP Title 'Patapon' Looks Adorable In New Remaster Overview Trailer
March to the beat
Bandai Namco has revealed a new overview trailer for the upcoming remaster of a PSP classic, Patapon 1+2 Replay, and it looks absolutely delightful. This one was initially revealed back in the final Switch 1-focused Direct in late March and is set to come our way on 11th July. Those who played either Patapon or it
News The DK Rap Is Back In Donkey Kong Bananza, But Nobody Told Its Composer
No real Kirkhope of a credit either
Yes, as we reported on Wednesday, the DK Rap is back in Donkey Kong Bananza, which as we all know is a very good thing indeed! However, one (perhaps expected, on past evidence) little wrinkle is that Grant Kirkhope, the illustrious composer of the DK Rap, alongside music for the likes of Goldeneye, Banjo-Kazooie,...
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...
News Donkey Kong Bananza Switch 2 Demo Spotted In The Wild
Play it today at a kiosk near you
Following a recent story about Switch 2 kiosks popping up in US stores, we've now got a small but exciting update. If the Donkey Kong Bananza Direct left you wanting to play the game right now, apparently a demo of the game has been added to these same kiosks at locations like Walmart and Target in the US. You can...
Sub-layers of new info
We're all still hyped full of bananergy after yesterday's Donkey Kong Bananza-focused Direct and, if you're anything like us, you'll likely have been straight onto the official Nintendo website to check out further details. Standard practice. However, as we've found
News Pauline's Age In Donkey Kong Bananza Has Been Revealed
She ain't no Odd Rock
The recent Donkey Kong Bananza Direct from Nintendo revealed that DK's new companion, Odd Rock, isn't actually Odd Rock at all, but rather a young Pauline. Gasp! We all kind of knew this was coming, of course, thanks to a previous leak, but it's still pretty cool to see just how vital she'll prove to be with the overarching...
Poll So, Will You Be Getting Donkey Kong Bananza For Switch 2?
Go bananas next month
Nintendo has now aired its Donkey Kong Bananza Direct and sure enough, it had quite a few surprises to share. This included the official reveal of Pauline, the return of many of Donkey Kong's old friends and additional features such as amiibo support and Game Share. Along with this, it looks like the gameplay will offer plenty...
News The House Of The Dead 2: Remake Reloads For August Release On Switch
Lock on
An arcade light gun classic is coming out on 7th August 2025 as Forever Entertainment's The House of the Dead 2: Remake brings zombies, bullets, and gore to Switch. The game was originally aiming for Spring, but we're a little past that at this point! Taking on the role as either James Taylor or Gary Stewart, you'll be blasting your way...
Gallery We're Going Bananas For This Fresh Batch Of Donkey Kong Bananza Screenshots
DK, Wrapped
Oof, well this has been quite the day for Donkey Kong Bananza content, eh? The spotlight Direct was absolutely jam-packed with DK goodness, revealing some familiar faces, highlighting a bunch of gameplay mechanics and announcing enough collectibles to make even the most tentative completionist break out in a sweat. On top of all that,...
Guide Donkey Kong Bananza Direct: Every Announcement - How Would You Rate It?
Peeling back the layers
With its next Switch 2 first-party release on the horizon, Nintendo treated us all to a 15-minute deep dive into Donkey Kong Bananza — and it's fair to say that it was a more jam-packed showing than many of us were expecting. This Bananza blowout featured character reveals, new Kongs, gameplay galore and more musical...
News A New Goosebumps Game Is Shuffling Onto The Switch This August
Though its publisher doesn't fill us with confidence
A new game based on the enduring Goosebumps book series has been announced for the Switch. Launching in August 2025, Goosebumps: Terror in Little Creek sees you take on the role of a teenager "caught in a town of nightmares", in which creatures and locations based on R.L. Stine's creations will...
News Sounds Like The 'DK Rap' Is In Donkey Kong Bananza
So it's finally here...
We shouldn't be surprised that Donkey Kong Bananza is stuffed full of musical references. After all, if you're playing Mario Kart World right now, you know Nintendo is going all-in on its musical history right now (it has always, but right now, we're eating). We heard many a classic DK track during the Direct, but one in...
News Check Out Donkey Kong Bananza's All-New Kong Cast Members & Animal Transformations
How are YOUR bananergy levels today?
Well, well, well. We're just fresh from taking in everything that Nintendo's Donkey Kong Bananza Direct has shown us about the incoming Switch 2 game, and there's quite a lot of very exciting things to discuss! Amongst these are the game's all-new Kong cast members alongside Donkey Kong's brand new 'Bananza...
News Donkey Kong Bananza Hasn't Forgotten About Diddy & Dixie Kong After All
Double trouble
Nintendo has lifted the lid on a wealth of Donkey Kong Bananza news, with new and classic characters making a comeback and tons of incredible skills and collectibles to discover. But the biggest news for certain Nintendo and DK fans is only noticeable in a few blink-and-you'll-miss-it moments. Both Diddy Kong and Dixie Kong are...
News Donkey Kong Bananza Switch 2 Box Art Shows Pauline In All Her Glory
Excellent bait and switch
We all knew this was coming following a cheeky little leak some weeks back, but Nintendo has nw showcased the final box art for Donkey Kong Bananza, and it looks incredible. Showcasing Pauline in all her glory, we'd go so far as to say that this box art might go down as an all-timer. It's simply beautiful: the striking...
News Donkey Kong Gets A New amiibo, Nintendo Details How They Work In DK Bananza
Pauline unlocks
Nintendo has revealed amiibo functionality in the upcoming Donkey Kong Bananza, including an all-new Donkey Kong & Pauline figure that's coming out alongside the game on 17th July. The DK Bananza Direct detailed various costumes you can put on DK and the freshly-revealed (but rumoured) Pauline which give each char
News Donkey Kong Bananza Channels Super Mario 64 Energy With Its 'DK Artist' Mode
Sculpt and paint using mouse mode
Nintendo's recent Donkey Kong Bananza Direct shed a load of light on the upcoming platformer, and one of the coolest new additions is undoubtedly DK Artist. Channeling some serious Super Mario 64 energy (in which you could mess around with a 3D model of Mario in the title screen), this mode lets you paint and...
News Donkey Kong Bananza Features Two-Player Co-Op, And You Can Even GameShare To Switch 1
Banana split
Nintendo hit us with a bunch of Donkey Kong Bananza info in that Direct, and one of the features that we're the most excited to see get the ol' confirmation is two-player co-op! Oddrock is out and Pauline is in (who could have seen that coming?), and you can bring a friend along to play as her. Much like Super Mario Odyssey's co-op...
News Say Hello To Pauline In Donkey Kong Bananza
The singing sensation has arrived
The Donkey Kong Bananza Nintendo Direct has confirmed the worst-kept secret about the upcoming platformer — Odd Rock, the purple rock that DK carries around with him, isn't a rock, it's Pauline! In Donkey Kong Bananza, Pauline is a talented singer who wants to reach the Planet's Core to make her dreams come true...
News Hades 2 Full Release Is "Getting Close" As Development Enters Final Phase
Launching as a Switch & Switch 2 console exclusive
After over a year in early access, it looks like Hades 2 is finally gearing up for its full release — which, let's not forget, will be arriving on Switch and Switch 2 ahead of other consoles. We still don't have a precise release date for the hotly-anticipated sequel, we should point out, though...
News Trails Beyond The Horizon Slips To Early 2026, But It's Also Coming To Switch 2
And, yes, it's a Game-Key Card
The next entry in the Trails series, The Legend of Heroes: Trails Beyond the Horizon, has been pushed back from its Fall 2025 release window to January 2026, NIS America has confirmed. Booo! However, there's a silver lining — it's also getting a Switch 2 Version. The catch is that Switch 2 version is a Game-Key Card
News Final Fantasy Tactics Remaster Controversially Cuts War Of The Lions Content
Not so complete a package?
The team behind the upcoming Final Fantasy Tactics remaster, Final Fantasy Tactics - The Ivalice Chronicles, has been talking shop in an interview over at the official Square Enix website (spotted via Kotaku). But this interview reveals that not al
Rumour The Search For The Zelda Movie's Link & Zelda Has Begun, Apparently Seeking Actors 16-23
Ganondorf, Impa, and the King of Hyrule, too
As you'll undoubtedly know by now, Nintendo's very exciting live-action Legend of Zelda movie has been delayed by a little bit to a release date of 7th May 2027. Now, that may sound a long time away, but when you're making a huge movie that every gamer and their donkey (Kong?) is gonna be champing at the...
Talking Point What Are You Hoping To See In The Donkey Kong Bananza Direct?
Great ExpectAPEtions
What's that? You thought the arrival of Switch 2 a mere two weeks ago would be enough to halt the hype train for a while? Oh no, no, dear readers, Nintendo is full steam ahead, reminding us what's next for the freshest console on the block. The next station stop: Donkey Kong Bananza. A Direct presentation focused on DK's...
News 'Misc. A Tiny Tale' Looks Super Smooth On Switch 2, Thanks To A Dev Hunch
The punt paid off
We have been following development on the cosy Chibi-Robo-style adventure Misc. A Tiny Tale since way back in 2021. The game is set to arrive on Switch on 22nd July and, through the magic of backwards compatibility, you'll also be able to play it on Switch 2 with better resolution, frame rates and more responsive gameplay. That all...
Exclusive Cosy Roguelike 'Into The Emberlands' Looks Super Cute In Debut Switch Trailer
We didn't start the fire
Those looking for something to relax and unwind to after a tough day of Knockout Tour might want to check out Into The Emberlands, a "cosy roguelike" from developer Tiny Roar (XEL) and publisher Daedalic Entertainment that will be arriving on the Switch eShop on 2nd July. This one launched on Steam earlier this year and, to...
News Another Atelier Game Is Coming To Switch This September, Here's A "First Look"
Join new and familiar friends on a magical adventure
Hot off the heels of Atelier Yumia, Koei Tecmo revealed it would be releasing another Atelier game. In case you missed it, this time it's Atelier Resleriana: The Red Alchemist & the White Guardian and it's now confirmed to be launching on 26th September 2025. To celebrate the release date, a...
