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Video Check Out All Of Pokkén Tournament DX's Synergy Burst Moves
Playing with power
Pokkén Tournament DX launches on Switch this week, and brings with it five characters that weren't previously playable on the Wii U: Croagunk, Empoleon, Darkrai, Scizor and Decidueye. New Battle Pokémon naturally means new Synergy Burst moves, so we thought we'd compile every single Synergy Burst move in a...
Video How to Make Your Own Awesome Nintendo Switch Arcade Cabinet
Including a mini-fridge, of course
Earlier in the year we shared a rather cute Nintendo Switch mini arcade cabinet, but now Nintendrew - who once made a guest appearance on our YouTube channel - has produced a rather neat full-sized cabinet. Taking initial inspiration from this guide, he's created a full
News We're Really Not Sure What Crayon Shin-Chan Gekiatsu! Is All About; But We Love It
Sing and dance with Oden Man
If you are lucky enough to live in Japan you will get to see TV commercials such as the one above for upcoming 3DS game Crayon Shin-Chan Gekiatsu! Oden wa Rudo Dai Konran!! which launches in Japan on the 30th November this year. The game itself appears to be a cartoony 2D platformer, which looks like fun. But we'd...
Video Super Mario Odyssey Seems to Have at Least 600 Power Moons to Collect
More than 64, Sunshine, Galaxy, & Galaxy 2 combined
We always knew Super Mario Odyssey was going to be a big game, what with its numerous kingdoms and all that good stuff, but until the most recent Nintendo Direct we didn't know just how big. At one point during the presentation it could be seen that one of the many worlds you'll get to...
Soapbox LEGO Worlds on Switch Isn't Exactly a Minecraft Beater
Everything isn't awesome
LEGO Worlds is a brilliant idea on paper; a world where you can build literally anything you want with the customisability of LEGO and all without any limitation on your imagination. Unfortunately it seems that someone somewhere along the way was happy to cut corners when it comes to the very basics of what make a game...
Video Lego Dimensions Brings Teen Titans, Powerpuff Girls And Beetlejuice To Wii U
Let the hero-ing commence!
Warner Bros. and TT Games have announced the next wave of expansion packs for the seemingly immortal Lego Dimensions. We've already seen the likes of Ghostbusters, Harry Potter, Sonic the Hedgehog and Knight Rider come to the game, and this latest range of packs covers properties such as Teen Titans Go, Powerpuff Girls...
Video Monster Hunter Stories Is The Perfect Primer For The Full Series
Ideal for newcomers
Monster Hunter Stories is out now, and some of you may be wondering if it's worth your time. We've got somebody beavering away at the full review as we speak, but in the meantime our video expert Alex Olney has spent a little time with it - and he's come away pleasantly surprised at how it serves as a more gentle tutorial to the...
Video '90s Interview With Miyamoto Reveals What He Thinks Makes His Games So Special
"My brain is filled with a children's mind"
Few things bring as much joy to crusty old retro gamers than watching interviews, trailers and associated footage from "the good old days" of video gaming, which makes this clip from an Australian current affairs programme - entitled "A Current Affair", rather fittingly - required viewing. In the short...
News Lumo is Bringing Isometric Platforming Fun To Switch Next Month
We're head over heels about this news
Do you have fond memories of isometric platformers such as Knight Lore, Head Over Heels, and Alien 8? If so, Lumo might just be the game for you. This love letter to the popular isometric platformers from the '80s has received acclaim from many sources for its intuitive and engrossing play mechanics,...
Video Our SNES Classic Edition Unboxing Isn't Quite Like The Others
Who said unboxings have to be at the start, anyway?
We've had the SNES Classic Edition in the office for a while now, and while we've covered its controller and games in video form already, one thing we've neglected to do is a proper unboxing. When a new piece of hardware comes out, you positively have to have a
News Get Ready To Plough Some Fields In Farming Simulator: Nintendo Switch Edition
I've got a brand new combine harvester
Have you ever dreamt of getting up at the crack of dawn and riding about on a combine harvester? If that's you, then you'll be pleased to hear that Farming Simulator: Nintendo Switch Edition is headed to Nintendo's portable powerhouse on 14th November in North America and Europe. While it's easy to dismiss a...
Video Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2's Live Action Trailer Features Fireballs, Enthusiastic Actors
Remember motion controls? Well they're back! In Dragon Ball form!
Bandai Namco has released a new live-action trailer for Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2, which launches on Switch on 22nd September. The game - which is already available on PS4, Xbox One and PC - features characters from the famous manga and anime series, and on Switch will offer local...
Random Cringe-Inducing Diddy Kong Racing VHS Promo From 1997 Gets Restored
With Trent Tillman, your host
Rare's Diddy Kong Racing is one of the highlights of the N64 library, providing a racing adventure which was arguably superior to Nintendo's own Mario Kart 64. To accompany the release, Nintendo created a VHS promo tape which showcased gameplay footage alongside some rather painful live-action segments, with the...
Video Get Hyped For Metroid: Samus Returns With This Overview Trailer
Welcome to Planet SR388
The Metroid: Samus Returns hype train has officially left the station. Following the Gamescom presentation today Nintendo has now released an overview trailer, which you can view above. In this video you will learn more about the incredible arsenal at the disposal of the legendary bounty hunter Samus Aran and the many...
Video Just How Well Does The SNES Classic Edition Run Its Library Of Games?
See with your own eyes
You may remember not that long ago we showed off every game that is featured on the Super NES Classic Edition in part to highlight the wonderful standard of titles coming to the system. Now we're back with those very same titles in a very similar video, but this time we have the games running on the console itself so...
Video Nintendo's Latest Switch Promo Really Crams In Reasons To Own One
Splatoon 2! Mario Kart 8! Super Mario Odyssey!
Nintendo has released a new promotional video for the Switch in time for Gamescom 2017, and it does a pretty convincing job of selling the machine to those still undecided on its merits. The promo - which contains elements that have been seen previously in TV commercials - showcases some of the...
Video Here's What Star Fox 2 Looks Like On The SNES Classic Edition
Barrel rolls and everything
The SNES Classic Edition comes out next month, but we've been lucky enough to get our hands on the system early, and as you might imagine we've been tirelessly putting it through its paces to see what all the fuss is about. Perhaps the biggest selling point of the system is that it includes Star Fox 2, which is being...
Video Gamescom 2017 Gives Us Our Best Look At Switch FIFA 18 Yet
Digital kickabout
EA has shown off some footage of FIFA 18 running on the Nintendo Switch at Gamescom 2017. The popular football title marks a return of sorts for the series on Nintendo systems, but the gulf in power between the Switch and other home systems has led some to ponder just how good it can possibly look. During the demonstration, it is...
Video The Latest LEGO Worlds Trailer Has A Switch Twist
Lego on the go
The release of LEGO Worlds on the Switch is just around the corner on 5th September. To celebrate this monumental occasion Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, TT Games and The LEGO Group have released a teaser trailer with a Switch flavour, which you can view above. The physical version, priced at $39.99, will include two bonus...
Video Feast Your Eyes On This Gamescom 2017 Fire Emblem Warriors Trailer
Leo, Takumi, Hinoka and Camila join the cast
Fire Emblem Warriors is launching on Switch and the New Nintendo 3DS this fall. To celebrate Nintendo have unveiled a new trailer at Gamescom 2017 which gives an idea of what to expect from the game. In this action title you will clash with legions of soldiers and fierce monsters as a selection of...
Live Watch Nintendo's First Day At Gamescom 2017
Direct from the show floor
Nintendo is streaming a whole host of content live from Gamescom 2017, and you can watch it on this very page. The company has already confirmed new content for Splatoon 2 and ARMS, and more announcements are expected throughout the day. You can check out Nintendo's full Gamescom schedule here.
News SNES Classic Edition Has A Rewind Feature To Make Up For Your Ageing Reflexes
You can also use special frames to spruce things up
Nintendo has given a bit more detail on the upcoming SNES Classic Edition console, which launches on September 29th. The most interesting new announcement is that the console comes with a special "Rewind" feature which allows you to skip backwards when you make a mistake - a similar concept to...
Video Nintendo Details New Free Content Coming To Splatoon 2
New stage, weapon and Salmon Run location
To kickstart its Gamescom 2017 coverage Nintendo has detailed some upcoming free content coming to Splatoon 2. If you're a fan of Turf War and Ranked Battle then you'll be pleased to learn that Manta Maria joins the roster soon. That's not all, however; the Bubble Blower special weapon – available in...
Video Check Out This Japanese Overview for the SNES Mini
This thing will be impossible to find
Nintendo is a company that has millions of fans across the world, but it’s pretty well documented that it doesn’t always have the easiest time meeting those fans demands. The NES Mini was perhaps the most heinous case in recent memory; the company offered a cheap, simple box that played some of the best...
Video FIFA 18's Gamescom Trailer Shoots And Scores, But Can It Look This Slick On Switch?
Back of the net
EA has released a new trailer for FIFA 18 at Gamescom, and even if you have no interest in football (or soccer, if you're in America), you have to admit that it's pretty impressive. The clip - which is set to a rather mangled version of New Order's classic Blue Monday - showcases the stunning animation present in the title, with...
Random The Cast Of We Bare Bears Help Out In New ARMS Commercial
Surprising crossover
If you follow TV animation then you'll no doubt have seen The Cartoon Network's We Bare Bears, an amusing look at the everyday lives of, well, some bears. Seemingly out of nowhere, the animated cast of this show have been recruited to star in a new commercial for ARMS on Switch, which you can watch above. Does this mean we'll...
Video Get a Good Look at Rabbid Luigi and Mario in Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle
Ubisoft gradually introduces the cast
Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle is just two weeks away, and Ubisoft is releasing regular videos to showcase the game. Over the past week it's released a couple of 'Character Spotlight' videos, which showcase how different characters bring important strengths to your squad. First up a week ago was the Mario...
Video Celebrate Kirby's 25th Anniversary With This Special Trailer
Including a reminder of the 2018 Switch release
As we've seen over recent weeks with themed discounts and promotions, Nintendo's been celebrating the 25th Anniversary of Kirby. Nintendo of Europe, for its part, has now published a rather nice trailer celebrating the landmark. It works through 25 years of Kirby games, ending with a few snippets of...
Random Mario Kart Wii's Abandoned Mission Mode is Uncovered at Last
Deleted files found by familiar MK modder
The busy nature of game development means that clues are often left behind in code, often pointing to assets or features that were changed or removed in the final game. Sometimes the clues can take a long time to uncover, as seems to have been the case with a Mission Mode in Mario Kart Wii. It was spotted...
News Game Boy Color Screen Mod Almost Makes The Console Complete
Close, but yet so far
Those of you who happen to follow the Game Boy modding scene will be aware that its relatively easy to tinker with your monochrome system and get a gorgeously sharp and well-lit screen these days, but the Game Boy Color is a harder nut to crack, largely due to the nature of its reflective display, which can't be lit with LEDs...
Weirdness Indulging the Senses with Splatoon 2 Accessories
This is not just an accessory range...
If there's one thing we enjoy at Nintendo Life, it's games. That shouldn't be all that surprising, but what this video maker likes to do almost as much is parody the dickens out of primarily UK-centric media. So I did just that. Nintendo UK were kind enough to send over a care package of delightful Splatoon 2...
Video Here's What Senran Kagura Looks Like On Nintendo Switch
Watch at your own risk
A Senran Kagura-themed livestream has just taken place in Japan, and during the broadcast gameplay footage from the upcoming Switch entry was shown, as well as the game's opening anime. Dubbed Shinobi Refle -Senran Kagura-, the game lanches later this year in Japan. Perfectly Nintendo has captured some of the...
Video This Miniature Zelda: Breath Of The Wild Guardian Is Straight Outta Hyrule
Awesome animatronics
Adafruit Industries are a technology company based in New York known for designing and manufacturing electronic goods. Recently they uploaded a video to their YouTube showcasing a project that look's like it's been pulled straight out of Hyrule. Taking inspiration directly from The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild...
Video This Might Not Be The Safest Place To Play Your Nintendo Switch
Don't look down!
The Gorges Du Verdon, in south-eastern France, is a river canyon that has scenery to rival that found in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. It looks like a great place to visit for relaxation and to admire the beauty of nature. Extreme sports athlete Mich Kemeter has other ideas, however. This pro slackliner likes...
Video Digital Foundry Assesses the Minecraft: Nintendo Switch Edition 1080p Update
No need to block it out any more
Based on the Switch eShop charts Minecraft: Nintendo Switch Edition has, unsurprisingly, proven to be rather popular on the system. It's certainly worthy of praise for offering such a feature-rich version of the game that can also be played on the go, but one complaint at its launch was that it ran in 720p even when...
Video Did You Know Gaming Delves Into The History Of The Game Boy Advance
Discover the mystery of Atlantis
The Game Boy Advance was well received when launched way back in 2001. Fans of the classic Game Boy eagerly awaited this successor, which was rather like a juiced up Super Nintendo, as you could play that level of games on the go; Nintendo delivered the goods eventually. Our chums over at Did You Know Gaming? have...
Video A Look At Project Goliath, An Ambitious Wii Platformer With A Tragic History
Unseen64 unearths another canned project
Junction Point is an interesting studio; headed by industry legend Warren Spector, the company produced the excellent Epic Mickey during the height of the Wii, which gained praise and commercial success. Sadly, it stumbled with the sequel and the studio was promptly shuttered by Disney. Had Junction Point...
Random Amazing Pokémon Art Created With Over 20,000 Dominoes
The plastic tiles, not pizza
Some people have all the fun. An amazing piece of fan-art has been created by YouTuber "TheDominoKing" dedicated to everyone's favourite electric mouse. The setup sees 22,177 dominoes lined up perfectly before being knocked over appropriately with a Pickachu plushie. What happens next is satisfying chaos as the tiles...
Random Game Boy Tetris Inspires New Commercial From UK Supermarket Sainsbury's
Clear those lines
Tetris is one of the world's most famous video games, and has been the subject of hit singles, documentaries and - of course - more sequels and spin-offs than you can shake a stick at. One of the more recent applications of Tetris is this new commercial from UK supermarket chain Sainsbury's, which shows a table being laid for a...
Video Please Don't Get Too Excited About That Mysterious Pokemon "Teaser"
Don't believe the hype
Upon watching the video above, you'd be forgiven for assuming that this "teaser" relates to some kind of announcement for the mainline Pokémon series - after all, we've got new titles to look forward to this year, right? However, while some outlets have been getting their knickers in a twist regarding this trailer, it's...
Video "The World is Your Playground" - Nintendo's Pitch for Splatoon 2 and Nintendo Switch
Ink everywhere
With Splatoon 2 now only a little over a week away - how time flies! - Nintendo is ramping up its marketing for the Switch title. The latest trailer to be posted on YouTube by Nintendo of Europe shows various players tackling the game at home and on the go, with the slogan "the world is your playground" being used. Check it out...
Video Marvel at the Creation of This Traditional Link Sculpture
In Chavant, oil based clay, if you want to know
The internet provides a terrific platform for artists and creators with a love of games to share their passion, and another example is rightly getting a lot of attention. Professional sculptor Chris Vierra contacted us to highlight his latest video which, in the space of one day, has accumulated...
Video The Real World Gets Splatted In These Japanese Splatoon 2 Commercials
The hype train has left the station
Following yesterday's Nintendo Direct, the Splatoon 2 hype train is officially boarding. To get Japanese gamers pumped for the game Nintendo have put out a trio of new commercials; the one above features live action scenes, while the two below are more focussed on gameplay footage. All of them are pretty...
Video Get Ready For Sci-Fi Hack and Slash Action In This New Implosion Gameplay Trailer
Ride the Avalon
Implosion launches on the Switch eShop later today (update: it appears to be available for download in Europe already!) for £10.79 / €11.99 / $11.99USD and looks like a must-have for fans of the hack and slash genre, with it's futuristic sci-fi look it's really grabbed our attention. The game has only been out for a few...
Video The Japanese Trailer For Maldita Castilla DX On 3DS Is The Best Thing
"A thousand credits and a slate"
Maldita Castilla DX is coming to the 3DS eShop this year, a fact that fans of Capcom's Ghouls 'n Ghosts should be very happy about - the game is a love letter to the epic adventures of Sir Arthur and boasts gorgeous 2D visuals, excellent music and addictive gameplay. FlyHigh Works is ha
Random NES Found "Rotting" In Kentucky Barn For Decades Is Resurrected
Back from the dead
Vintage consoles are beloved by collectors for many reasons; for some, it's down to pure nostalgia and the belief that games really were better back then, and for others it's the iconic designs and familiar controllers. Another reason cartridge-based retro systems are so appealing is their robust nature; they can withstand much...
Video Off-Screen Footage Of Netflix's Castlevania Series Surfaces Online
Sink your teeth in
Netflix's Castlevania animated series premiers this week, and off-screen footage has emerged showing the introduction sequence and two key scenes. The quality of the footage isn't great and those of you wanting to feel the full impact of the production might be advised to wait until it launches officially on the 7th July, but for...
Video Home Movie Clips Reveal The Wildly Differing Fates Of The Game Boy And Virtual Boy
"Do you know what this WOULD have cost?"
iRetrogamer's Tyler Esposito has a wealth of home movie recordings made by his late father, who was gaming mad and got his son hooked on all kinds of interactive entertainment. His latest offering focuses on two Nintendo products with totally different fates - the Game Boy and the
Video Become A Pro ARMS Fighter With These 8 Great Techniques & Tips
Keep success within arm's reach
ARMS is a game very much in its own league. You can't just apply the tactics you've picked up from other fighting games and expect to win, it's just too chuffing different. As such we've compiled a list of the eight tips and techniques we deem most important to getting your ARMS game in ship-shape, all of which you...
Video Check Out This Awesome Fan-Made Shovel Knight Anime Opening
In honour of the game's 3 year anniversary
Shovel Knight has turned three years old, which is a reminder of how time flies and also of the fact we really should go back and play the fantastic action platformer once again. Now Channy & Kimberly, a talented animation duo that we spoke to last year, have posted a neat 'Anime Opening' for the game,...
