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News Castlevania: Belmont's Curse Let's You Fight Joan Of Arc And Explore Notre Dame In New Trailer
Bonjour, evildoers
Today's Triple-i Initiative showcase promised us some Castlevania: Belmont's Curse news, and we got a little bit of that during today's presentation. In the short new trailer up top, featuring commentary from Evil Empire — one of the developers on Konami's revival, who also created Dead Cells — we got a look at some of the...
"Game systems help you understand the real world"
“What's the mindspace of someone that is trying to rebuild from scratch, away from all her friends? What is that mindspace like? Is she really healthy or happy? What leads her to do that?” Those are the questions Isadora Sophia, lead coder and writer on Neverway, an unsettling horror RPG with...
News Rhythm Heaven Groove's Price Is A Welcome Surprise
And the box art's a looker, too
Nintendo today lifted the lid on Rhythm Heaven Groove's release date (2nd July, if you missed it), and followed it up by opening pre-orders and revealing the all-important price. The upcoming rhythm title will set you back £33.99 / $39.99, with pre-orders now live on both the European and North American eShop. For...
News Rhythm Heaven Groove Drums Up Switch Release Date
Feel the beat
This one has felt like a long time coming, huh? Nintendo has today revealed that Rhythm Heaven Groove will arrive on Switch on 2nd July. Groove was first announced back in the March Direct last year with a mysterious '2026' release date. Today's announcement, made first on Nintendo Today!, was the first peep we've heard in the year...
News Looks Like 'Elden Ring' Will Be A Pricey Game-Key Card Release On Switch 2
Pre-orders have popped up on Amazon
We know Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition is supposedly riding onto Switch 2 sometime in 2026, but not exactly when; nonetheless, pre-orders have opened up on Amazon in the US, giving us an idea of just how much it'll cost to visit The Lands Between on the newest Nintendo console. Spotted by u/mason2393 on...
ICYMI Next Triple-i Initiative Showcase Promises Reveals For Castlevania: Belmont's Curse & More
iiinteresting
For the third year running, Evil Empire has announced that its Triple-i Initiative Showcase will be bringing 45 minutes of uninterrupted game trailers (featuring eight world premieres) our way this week. The showcase is set to kick off tomorrow (9th April) at 5pm BST / 6pm CET / 9am PT / 12pm ET, and you'll be able to watch along on a...
News 007 First Light Shaken By Delay On Switch 2, Now Releasing After Other Consoles
A summer stir
Just a month and a half out from James Bond's next video game outing, Hitman developer IO Interactive has announced that the Switch 2 version of 007 First Light is being delayed. Now, instead of landing on the newest Nintendo console on 27th May 2026, the same day as PS5, Xbox Series, and PC, we'll have to wait until "later this...
News PowerWash Simulator 2's First DLC Pack Lands Last-Minute Delay On Switch 2
Update: UNACCEPTABLE!!
PowerWash Simulator racked up some pretty impressive crossover DLC in its time, and its sequel looks like it'll start doing the same next year. FuturLab has today lifted the lid on PowerWash Simulator 2's first DLC pack, featuring none other than a handful of locales from the beloved Cartoon Network series, Adventure Time. We...
News Exterminate Even More Spiders In Kill It With Fire 2, Coming Soon To Switch
Including co-op extermination
If you enjoyed exterminating hordes of spiders in the original Kill It With Fire game on Switch, you'll be pleased to hear Kill It With Fire 2 is scuttling onto the system next month. This title is described as the "ultimate co-op spider-hunting experience" and will launch for Nintendo's hybrid platform on 7th May...
News Nickelodeon's All-Star Cast Returns To The Tennis Court Next Month
Move aside, Mario Tennis
Gameloft and Old Skull Games have this week announced Nickelodeon Extreme Tennis: Next! will be coming to the Switch on 28th May 2026. This follows Nickelodeon Extreme Tennis, which was released as part of the Apple Arcade subscription service in 2022 and was removed a year later. The Switch release comes with 15 "iconic"...
News Fantastic Fantasy Roguelike Absolum Is Getting The Full Physical Treatment On Switch 2
Not a Game-Key Card in sight
After getting its hooks in us last year with its addictive 'rogue 'em up' gameplay loop, Absolum is heading to Switch 2 later this year... with a full physical release. Silver Lining Interactive today announced that the fantasy roguelike's next-gen physical is now available to pre-order from its online store for £44.99...
News New Tomodachi Life: Living The Dream Trailer Continues Hugh Morris' Rejected Romance Drama
Clowning around
Despite rejecting Direct protagonist Angie in favour of Dr. Winters, Hugh Morris was undoubtedly the star of Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream's solo January Direct. This jolly little heartbreaker pulled in quite the online following after his Direct debut, so it makes sense that Nintendo would want to wheel him out again in the...
News Capcom Teases Okami 20th Anniversary Celebrations
Taking place later this month
Apart from the release of Pragmata this month, Capcom has announced it will be celebrating 20 years of Okami. This anniversary date takes place later this month on 20th April 2026, lining up with the title's original Japanese release on the PlayStation 2 in 2006. As part of this, the Okami team says it's currently...
News Bleak Survival City-Builder 'Frostpunk' Is Finally Coming To The Switch
Manage your society's survival "on the go"
The city-building survival series Frostpunk recently held a special broadcast about "all things Frostpunk", and during this event, developer '11 bit studios' announced a Switch version of the original title. Yes, after years of community requests for a Nintendo version, it's finally happening. This was...
News Holy Moly, The Eternal Life Of Goldman Is Looking Really Darn Good
New gameplay trailer released
A new gameplay trailer for The Eternal Life of Goldman has been uploaded to Nintendo of America's YouTube channel, and we felt utterly compelled to highlight it. It looks so good, man! Currently scheduled to launch at some point in 2026, Goldman is described as a "breathtaking platformer adventure" that utilises...
News Level-5 Will Finally Share News On Its Upcoming Titles In 'Vision 2026' Showcase
Coming this week!
Level-5 has announced that it's finally ready to share some updates about its upcoming titles in a new 'Vision 2026' showcase. The presentation will air on the Level-5 YouTube channel on Friday, 10th April 2026 at 1pm BST / 2pm CET / 5am PT / 8am ET. While the precise contents of the event are being kept under wraps to maintain...
Video 12 Exciting New Games Coming To Switch 1 & 2 In April 2026
Pokémon, Pragmata, Tomodachi Life and more!
April is officially underway, and it's another action-packed month for the Switch 1 & 2 in terms of new releases. There's a little bit of something for everyone - starting with Goat Simulator 3 on Switch 2, which is already available! Next week we've got Pokémon Champions, and in the middle of the month...
Led by the writer behind Chrono Trigger and Xenogears
In February, Wright Flyer Studios announced the turn-based RPG Another Eden Begins would be coming to Switch 1 & 2. Alongside a new trailer today, the developer and publisher has now confirmed this time-travelling adventure will be launching for both platforms on 17th September 2026. The new and...
News Super Rare Announces 'Toree & Friends' Physical Switch Collection, Pre-Orders Open Next Week
"5 titles featuring 9 vibrant games"
If you're a fan of short and sweet experiences such as Toree 3D and Macbat 64, physical distributor Super Rare Games has announced the Toree & Friends Collection for Switch. This package contains a colourful mix of fast-paced platforming, quirky characters and nostalgic-style adventures. Players can expect "5...
Video Pokémon Champions 'World Overview' Trailer Released
Introducing two characters from Frontier City
The new "free-to-start" battle title Pokémon Champions is out next week for the Switch on 8th April 2026, and to help build some excitement, The Pokémon Company has released a new "world overview" trailer. As you might have guessed from the title, this cinematic introduces trainers to the world of...
News Ratatan Dev Cancels The Switch Version
The rhythm game is not coming to "legacy hardware"
The rhythm roguelike Ratatan was originally planned for the Switch, but in an update this week, developer Ratata Arts has announced it will no longer be coming to Nintendo's original hybrid platform or the PlayStation 4. Fortunately, it's still on the way to the Switch 2. The team, which was also...
News One Of Switch's Very Best Indies Is Getting Physical 8 Years After Release
Still throwing shapes (and beats)
Back in the heady beforetimes of 2018, we reviewed a little indie game from Berzerk Studio that did exactly what it said on the tin. Just Shapes & Beats, a self-described 'musical bullet hell' , had you manoeuvring a little shape to avoid taking a beating from an environment keyed in to whatever banging chiptune...
News Switch F2P 'The New Denpa Men' Is Getting A Switch 2 Version Next Week
Including visual enhancements, crossplay and more
As we get closer to the Switch 2's first anniversary, more and more developers are starting to release updated versions of existing titles. With this in mind, Genius Sonority has today announced a Switch 2 version of its role-playing title The New Denpa Men. After arriving on the Switch eShop in...
News Nintendo Details The Benefits Of Playing Tomodachi Life On Switch 2
Just don't expect everything
If you plan to play the Switch release Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream on your Switch 2, there will be some slight improvements. As detailed in Nintendo's recently published FAQ, while there are "no differences in the software content", the gameplay will take advantage of the Switch 2's capabilities. For starters, this...
News Little Nightmares II Is Getting An 'Enhanced Edition' On Switch 2
2 Little, 2 Nightmarish
Following on from the release of both Little Nightmares Enhanced Edition and Little Nightmares III in 2025, the series is back once again with Little Nightmares II Enhanced Edition for the Switch 2. Launching on 29th May 2026, the release will boast improved resolution and visual effects, taking full advantage of the...
News Capcom Jokes About Mega Man In Pragmata With This Impressive Outfit
"April Fools!"
Yesterday, after years of speculation about Pragmata being a secret Mega Man game, Capcom finally linked the two in an April Fool's joke. As you may have already seen, it shows the game's protagonist Hugh dressed up as the Blue Bomber. So, is this new outfit on display just a cruel joke, or is it actually going to be in the game?...
Guide Upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 Games & Accessories For April & May 2026
April shower
Spring has sprung in the Northern Hemisphere and with it a bunch of video game bulbs are shooting up, too. Before we get to any of the games, The Super Mario Galaxy Movie hits cinemas on April 1st. In the middle of the month, Nintendo's putting out the next entry in the Tomodachi Life series on Switch 1 and a physical release for the...
News Tomodachi Life: Living The Dream 'Welcome Version' Bug Causes Demo To Crash
Update: Nintendo has resolved this issue in a new patch
[Thu 26th Mar, 2026 14:45 GMT]: Plenty of readers (and beyond) have been enjoying the Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream 'Welcome Version' demo over the past 24 hours. But for some diving in this morning, they've been greeted by a rather unpleasant surprise: a crash. It turns out that Nintendo...
News Classic Shmup 'Truxton' Returns After Nearly 35 Years On Switch 2
A brand new game launches this July
Toplan's classic shump series Truxton is making a surprise return this year with a brand new game, the first in 34 years, with Truxton Extreme (thanks, Gematsu!). Developed by Tatsujin and published by Clear River Games, the game is coming to Switch 2 on 30th July 2026 for $24.99 / €22.99 (standard digital...
News Pokémon VGC Competitions Officially Transition To Pokémon Champions
It's the "standard platform" for the VGC going forward
Last year, it was announced Pokémon's Video Game Championships would shift across to Pokémon Champions in 2026. With the "free-to-start" game's release date now locked in for 8th April 2026, it's been officially reconfirmed Pokémon's VGC competitions will transition from Pokémon Scarlet &...
News Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game Hits Switch 1 & 2 This July
Here's another look
Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game was announced last year and it's now been confirmed it will be coming to the Switch 1 & 2 on 2nd July 2026. It includes a single-player story mode, 900+ hand-drawn frames per fighter, a 12-fighter roster, rollback netcode and crossplay support. The standard edition will set you back $29.99 (or...
News Pokémon Champions First Details About Price Reportedly Surface
Here's what to expect from the "free-to-start" experience
Pokémon Champions launches as a "free-to-start" game on the Switch next month, and although Nintendo hasn't officially announced the pricing just yet, the first details have reportedly surfaced at PAX East in the US this weekend. As highlighted by Nintendo Everything, YouTube Channel...
News Super Meat Boy Brings Brutal 3D Platforming To Switch 2 This Month
Update: Physical release announced
If you've played any of the Super Meat Boy games previously, you might be interested to hear a brand-new 3D game is arriving in 2026. In an update this week, developer Sluggerfly and the game's publisher Headup have now confirmed a Switch 2 version. While Super Meat Boy 3D does approach the brutal platforming...
News 'Forever Ago' Looks About Ready To Break Your Heart On Switch 2
Some serious 'Firewatch' vibes here
Publisher Annapurna Interactive has released a new trailer for its heartfelt single-player adventure Forever Ago, due for release on the Switch 2 this autumn. Revealed during the recent Xbox Partner Showcase, the new trailer displays some heavy Firewatch vibes, with lots of rural environments to explore and a...
News Grave Seasons Is A Cosy Pixel Art Farm Sim With A Murderous Twist
Dig it up this August
2026 is a good year for spooky farm sims, and Perfect Garbage's Grave Seasons will be bringing a fresh twist to the genre when it launches on Switch on 14th August 2026. Published by Blumhouse Games, Grave Seasons might look like a cute little pixel art farm sim where you grow crops and build relationships with the residents...
News Sumptuous Retro Shmup 'ZPF' Launches On Switch In Just A Few Weeks
Title landed on Mega Drive last year
Publisher Mega Cat Studios has confirmed that the lovely-looking retro shmup ZPF will launch on the Switch eShop next month on 16th April 2026. Yes, it's going head-to-head with Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream, though we suspect there won't be too much crossover with the games' audiences. ZPF is already...
News Horror FPS Amnesia: Rebirth Spooks Up A Storm On Switch 2 Next Month
Fearsome
Amnesia: Rebirth, the horror FPS that originally launched right when Covid had us all locked up indoors, is heading to the Switch 2 on 30th April 2026. Developed by Frictional Games, Rebirth is arriving to Nintendo's console as a "complete and optimized version, ensuring peak performance on the system". Hopefully that means we can look...
News Anime-Inspired FPS 'Mullet Madjack' Hits Switch In April, And It Looks Like A Lot
Sorry, MULLET MADJACK
Despite CoD still not being on Switch yet (despite promises), Switch has first-person shooters to suit all tastes, whether you're a modern-era DOOM slayer, a boomer shooter, or you want to throw
News Pokémon Champions Plans To Keep The Stadium Lights On For A Very Long Time
"Basically forever"
The new battle game Pokémon Champions is now just weeks away from release, and once it's up and running, the plan is to keep it going for as long as possible. Game producer Masaaki Hoshino has revealed how the team wants this new title to go the distance, or "basically forever", as long as the series keeps going, and is...
Random Uh Oh, Tomodachi Life: Living The Dream Miis Are Already Swearing
No filter here
Oh goodness, trust the internet to figure out if you can swear and say naughty things in a video game made by Nintendo. Within hours of the Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream demo going live, players quickly decided to test the filter out on the game. And it turns out, to live the dream to its fullest, no filters are allowed. We’ll...
News FIFA Returns With Free-To-Play Arcade-Style Football And An Utterly Bizarre Roster
Diego Maradona, Harry Kane, Jordan Pickford, and... Thor?
Things have been a bit quiet with the FIFA series in recent years, due to EA and FIFA failing to reach an agreement over licensing fees. But the series is returning in 2026 with the free-to-play arcade football game FIFA Heroes. Yes, perhaps not in the format we quite expected or wanted, but...
Interview How An Italian Lunch Led To The New Standard For Competitive Pokémon Battling
Speaking to the champion of Champions
With Pokopia out of the way and Winds and Waves not launching until 2027, you might assume that we're due a break from Pokémon, but you'd be wrong. Pokémon Champions is right around the corner. After being revealed in the series' anniversary 'Presents' showcase last year, The Pokémon Company has drip-fed us...
Round Up The Reviews Are In For Super Mario Bros. Wonder On Switch 2
Worth meeting up again?
With Nintendo next big Switch 2 release landing tomorrow, reviews have arrived for Super Mario Bros. Wonder - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Meetup In Bellabel Park. They're all across the shop, ranging from extremely high to less-than-positive, with our own impressions landing on the lower side of things. New bosses and a ton...
News Disgaea Devs Dig Into Spooky Farm Sim Trend This Fall With 'Village In The Shade'
Say Moo!
NIS America has announced that it's bringing Nippon Ichi's Honogurashi no Niwa to the West this fall on both Switch 1 and 2, under the name Village in the Shade. It's a bit of a pivot for Nippon Ichi, who fans most associate with the Disgaea and Phantom Brave games, but Village in the Shade looks pretty adorable. And if you think you've...
News Tomodachi Life: Living The Dream Gets Bumper Overview Trailer, And It's Delightfully Weird
Living the life
It's been a big week for Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream news, hasn't it? Following our preview yesterday and a demo drop today, Nintendo has now released anm almost-eight-minute overview trailer for the Switch 1 exclusive. The trai
Hands On Pokémon Champions Promises Top-Tier Battling, But At What Cost?
Put your money where your Meowth is
From the moment that it was revealed, I knew Pokémon Champions was going to be a tough sell for fans like me. You see, the battling has always been my least favourite part of the series — I'm more of a "catch 'em all" than "be the very best, like no one ever was" kinda guy — so seeing a game that promised to...
Round Up The Final Previews Are In For Tomodachi Life: Living The Dream
Start "living the dream" next month
Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream is almost here, and before the game's launch for the Switch on 16th April 2026, we've got one final round of previews from the critics. We've taken a slightly different approach here on Nintendo Life, with a diary of our first impressions. If you haven't already read it, you can...
News Hello Kitty Island Adventure Is Getting Brand-New DLC Next Month
Let's go to the city
After the arrival of the Wheatflower Wonderland expansion last September, Sunblink and Sanrio have today revealed the next wave of Hello Kitty Island Adventure DLC: City Town. The new content update will launch in just a few weeks on 16th April, promising over 30 hours of additional adventures with over 90 quests — damn,...
News Pokémon Champions Nails Down Switch Release Date, And It's Only Two Weeks Away
Battle away
Nintendo and The Pokémon Company have announced that Pokémon Champions is coming to Switch on 8th April 2026. The iOS and Android release will follow later in the year. While the game won't be getting a Switch 2 version, we will be getting a free update which will boost the visuals on the newer console (separate from that shiny Boost...
First Impressions The Diary Of A First-Time 'Tomodachi Life' Player - Am I Living The Dream?
Diary of an Omniscient kid
Dear Diary, I'm not sure if I'm Living the Dream just yet. You see, I don’t think Helga likes me. Not “me” me, but Mii. When I dragged my Nintendo-ified facsimile next to this nice-seeming old lady in the new Tomodachi Life, they greeted each other pleasantly. Helga isn’t anyone I know in real life — I’ve...
