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News Minecraft Arrives On Switch 2 This October, Digital Upgrade Path Confirmed
Update: Minecraft Switch 2 closed beta reportedly goes live
[Thu 6th Aug, 2026 00:05 BST]: If you've been eager to revisit the blocky world of Minecraft on Switch 2, Mojang has now confirmed this version will be arriving on 27th October 2026. Once again, the Switch 2 release will support the Vibrant Visuals graphics upgrade, which is set as the...
Round Up The Reviews For Pokémon Pokopia: Bubbly Basin Are In
Including first impressions of the new DLC
Part one of the Pokémon Pokopia Expansion Pass launched this week, and the reviews and first impressions of 'Bubbly Basin' are now officially live. If you haven't already seen our own review here on Nintendo Life, we gave this new underwater-themed DLC 8/10 stars, calling it a great start to the paid...
Poll Box Art Brawl: Metroid 40th Anniversary Special
The mainline entries do battle
Hello everyone, and welcome to a very special edition of Box Art Brawl! Before we get cracking, let's see how things went down last time. We looked at Donkey Kong Jungle Beat for the GameCube, throwing North America, Europe, and Japan into the ring to do battle. Admittedly, all of the designs were a little similar to...
Video Final Fantasy Resonance New Trailer Showcases Warrior Of Light
"Resonate with his Vision within the Sanctum of Light"
In June, Square Enix surprised fans with the announcement of Final Fantasy Resonance, a HD-2D turn-based title on its way to the Switch 1 & 2 this October. The team has already released a few trailers, and now a new one focuses on the Vision, Warrior of Light, who will be able to battle...
News Minecraft's Latest Update Is Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Gameplay improvements, Switch fixes and more
Apart the news Minecraft will be coming to the Switch 2 this October, this week Mojang also released a new game update for Bedrock Edition, bumping the title up to Version 26.40. This update comes with bug fixes, gameplay improvements, accessibility updates and even some patches for the Switch version of...
YesterdaySat, 8th Aug 2026
Round Up Every Switch 1 & 2 Game At THQ Nordic's 2026 Showcase
Reanimal DLC, Eternal Life of Goldman and more
THQ Nordic hosted its 2026 Showcase this week, and if you haven't already watched it, we've now got a recap covering all the announcements and trailers for Switch 1 & 2. As well as a reminder of some other titles coming soon. At the very end of the broadcast, THQ Nordic shared the following message...
Talking Point Which Developer Is Working On The Zelda: Ocarina Of Time Remake?
Who's driving the boat?
Since the announcement of the Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake in this year's June Nintendo Direct, we've had two main questions, with only a sliver of teaser footage and some narration to go on: Will this be a ground-up reimagining for the Citizen Kane of Video Games™ or a faithful 1:1 remake? Who's on development...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (8th August)
What's this I detect?
Welcome, weary traveller. You have made it to the weekend. Please, sit and partake in some gaming. But wait! Allow us to regale you with some newz. First up, we had a Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave Direct this week, showcasing many of the game's mechanics and characters, so that was cool. Two cancelled V
News Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave Will Allow You To Strategise With Mouse Controls
"Intuitively move units across the battlefield"
Nintendo has confirmed Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave will allow you to strategise with Joy-Con 2 mouse controls. The new entry in Intelligent Systems' long-running tactical role-playing series allows players to "intuitively" move units across the battlefield and access all sorts of helpful information...
News Final Fantasy VII Revelation "New Look" Announced For Opening Night Live
"Mark your calendars"
Gamescom is taking place later this month in Germany, and if you're a fan of Final Fantasy, you'll apparently want to mark your calendar. Square Enix has announced it will be sharing a "new look" at the third chapter Final Fantasy VII Revelation on 25th August 2026 at Opening Night Live. This segment will be presented by game...
News Another Zelda Movie Cast Member Has Reportedly Been Confirmed
It's dangerous to go alone
There has already been some news this week about the cast in the upcoming Zelda movie, and now Deadline is reporting Lydia Peckham is set for the new live-action film. The New Zealand actress previously worked with director Wes Ball on his 2024 release, Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes. She is also one of the main...
Friday7th Aug 2026
Guide The Duskbloods Network Test Sign Up Dates, Times & How To Join
Update: Were you SELECTED?
The Duskbloods Network Test is your chance to play FromSoftware's Switch 2 exclusive ahead of release. It'll take place in late August, and due to the closed nature of the test, interested participants must first apply in a sign up period during July. Developer FromSoftware - who also created the likes of Dark Souls and...
News "You Won't Be Disappointed" - Lies Of P Director Teases Its Sequel
"This is the truth, not a lie"
Developers NEOWIZ and NOUGH Studio (an internal team at Round8) have shared a new documentary exploring the production of Lies of P. The majority of it focuses on the first game, but the ending includes a brief tease from director Choi Ji-won regarding the sequel, which is currently in development. Here's what he had...
News Game Freak Reveals Early Prototype Video For Pokémon Pokopia
First evolution
Game Freak has released a new video interview with Shigeru Ohmori, in which he describes the development of Pokémon Pokopia while showcasing some early prototype footage. According to Ohmori, development on Pokopia began soon after Scarlet and Violet wrapped, with just three people working on it: Ohmori himself along with two...
Opinion A Short Walk In Metroid Prime That's More Fun Than Most Whole Games
Field notes from a fantastic world
On 6th August, the original Famicom Disk System Metroid turned 40. To celebrate this milestone, we're publishing various Metroid articles this week discussing Samus' past, present, and future. Today, Omar goes for a stroll... Metroid Prime is one of the best games ever and Tallon Overworld is one of my favourite...
News Final Fantasy XIV Online Updated On Switch 2, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Faster load times and more
Square Enix already gave us a handy heads up that it would address some loading issues with Final Fantasy XIV Online for the Switch 2. Now, the update is live, but it brings a host of other improvements and fixes along with it, several of which are specifically for Nintendo's console. The loading is the highlight, of...
News These New Donkey Kong Clothes From Nintendo And OppoSuits Are Bananas
We want them all
If you're a fan of colourful Hawaiian shirts or somewhat garish suits, then Nintendo and OppoSuits have just the thing for you. The pair have collaborated again on a trio of Donkey Kong-themed products, and we kinda want them all – yes, even the suit. Available now in the US, the products range from $31.49 to $129.99 depending on...
Mini Review Dragon Hopper (Virtual Boy) - A Zelda-Like With Height, Heart, And A Spring In Its Step
Worth hopping into
Editor's note: Due to the low resolution and peculiarities of how screengrabs display for Virtual Boy games on NSO, all the screens here are Nintendo press shots. When Nintendo pulled the plug on 1995’s Virtual Boy after roughly a year on the market, Dragon Hopper was one of its immediate casualties. Developed by Intelligent...
News Nintendo Warns Against Museum Ticket Resales And Transfers
"Tickets sold anywhere else are not valid"
Nintendo has provided a statement warning against the resale and transfer of tickets for the Nintendo Museum in Kyoto, Japan. The company states that it has identified several instances in which individuals who bought tickets through third-party means were not able to enter the museum. It says that tickets...
News Nintendo Highlights Multiple Major Third-Party Releases For Switch 2 In 2026 And Beyond
Final Fantasy, The Duskbloods and more
Apart from Nintendo reconfirming release windows for multiple upcoming first-party titles, its latest financial update has also shared another look at the third-party titles releasing in the second half of 2026 and "beyond". With games such as Final Fantasy XIV Online and Lies of P now available, there are all...
"If we're going to do it, we're going to push the limits"
The Octopath Traveler series hit its 8th anniversary in July, and Team Asano recently addressed the future of these HD-2D role-playing games during a chat with Japanese website Dengeki Online. After releasing the prequel title Octopath Traveler 0 last year, the developer is well aware of the...
News Lies Of P Switch 2 Update Adds New Handheld Graphics Option And Fixes Other Issues
Quick fix
Lies of P: Complete Edition arrived on the Switch 2 this week, and if you've read our review, you'll know there were some performance issues in this build of the game. Fortunately, the teams at Neowiz and Round8 Studio have already rolled out the patch, which should improve the overall experience on Nintendo's hybrid platform. This patch...
News Splatoon Raiders Version 1.1.1 Out Now, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Making a splash with multiple fixes
Following its recent launch, the new first-party Switch 2 exclusive Splatoon Raiders has now received a new update. This patch bumps the game up to Version 1.1.1 and includes a bunch of fixes. This includes one that resolves a loading screen crash. You can now also release a tank's limiter without holding down...
MachineGames is back with 'Dawn of the Machine'
To celebrate three decades of the first-person shooter Quake, MachineGames and id Software have teamed up once again to release a brand-new episode. It's called 'Dawn of the Machine' and is available on all platforms, including the Switch (and Switch 2 via backwards compatibility). This free update...
Thursday6th Aug 2026
News Sam Neill Will Reportedly Appear Posthumously In The Legend Of Zelda
Acclaimed actor passed away in July this year
Deadline has reported that the late Sam Neill will appear in The Legend of Zelda movie, having filmed his required scenes prior to his passing on 13th July 2026. It's likely to be one of his final film roles, if not the last one entirely. Sam Neill has garnered significant critical acclaim over the...
News Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 Confirmed For Switch 2, Launching Autumn
Stop your grinnin' and drop your linen
Cold Iron Studios and Daybreak Game Company have confirmed that Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 will launch on the Switch 2 this coming Autumn. This follows the game's launch on other platforms later this month on 25th August 2026. This follows on from the 2021 original, which saw you and two player-controlled or AI...
Rumour Ganondorf Actor For The Zelda Movie May Have Been Leaked
What a calamity
The upcoming movie adaptation The Legend of Zelda is less than a year away from its release on 30th April 2027, but – officially, at least – we still know very little about the project. According to a post from Kyle Buchanan from The New York Times (thanks, Nintendo Everything), however, we may now know who is playing the role...
Lovely jubbly Bubbly
It's safe to say that since its release, Pokopia has taken over my life to a certain degree. I've explored the skies, made pals with my favourite Pokémon, and even made a certain coastal town a little less bleak. I've even caused chaos and instated town politics with my friend on our own Cloud Island with very little building...
News Wild Blue Skies, A Star Fox-Inspired Shooter, Is Finally Confirmed For Switch
Do a... barrel roll?
Chuhai Labs and Balor Games have finally confirmed that the action-shooter Wild Blue Skies is heading to the Switch eShop this Autumn. Heavily inspired by the core Star Fox experience, Wild Blue Skies will launch on PS5, Xbox Series S|X, and Steam on 13th August 2026, but it sounds like the teams need a little more time to get...
Nintendo Download 6th August (North America)
Pro Jank Footy! LEGO Party! Doraemon!
The latest Nintendo Download update for North America has arrived, and it's bringing new games galore to the eShop. As always, be sure to drop a vote in our poll and comment down below with your potential picks for the week. Enjoy! Switch 2 eShop - Highlights: Lies of P: Complete Edition (NEOWIZ, 5th Aug,...
Preview Onimusha: Way Of The Sword Is Capcom's Next Banger
Play as Miyamoto on Switch 2 (not that one)
Capcom is having a massive 2026, with hits like Pragmata, Resident Evil Requiem, and Monster Hunter Stories 3. The studio is now closing out the year with another highly anticipated game, Onimusha: Way of the Sword. I spent almost three hours playing Way of the Sword, splitting my time between the PS5 and...
Out Now Obakeidoro 2 Brings Spoopy Asymmetric Multiplayer To Switch 1 & 2
Chase & Seek
If you're in the market for some asymmetric multiplayer horror gaming but things like Dead By Daylight come on a little strong/terrifying for your taste, Free Style's Obakeidoro 2: Chase & Seek might be more up your street. Far fewer chainsaws and the like in this one. It launched in Japan last year, but today it's coming to Switches 1...
Japanese Charts Splatoon Raiders Sales Drop 84%, But It Still Leads The Pack
Ooh, Big Man are we?
Famitsu has provided the latest look at the Japanese boxed charts, and despite dropping down from 474,684 units during its launch week to 73,542 units this week (roughly 84% decrease), Splatoon Raiders is still commanding a pretty healthy lead. This is followed by Rhythm Heaven Groove at 59,884, and we honestly wouldn't be...
Guide Best Metroid Games Of All Time
Every Metroid ranked
The original Famicom Disk System Metroid turns 40 today. To celebrate this milestone, we're publishing various Metroid articles this week discussing Samus' past, present, and future. Today we're republishing this ranked list of the bounty hunter's best (and worst least-best) games. Remember, this ranking is based on the games'...
News Capcom Isn't Fussed About A Potential All-Digital Future
"Approximately 90% of our unit sales are digital"
The idea of a potential all-digital future is still very much doing the rounds at the moment, with Sony confirming that it will be ceasing the production of PS5 discs from January 2028 (and if you thought it might reverse course, think again). One company that doesn't seem too fussed about such an...
We like to Party
Nintendo's latest financials are live along with updated lists of the firm's best-selling software (as of June 2026), and a familiar face has popped onto the Switch 2 best-seller list. The laboriously titled Super Mario Party Jamboree - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Jamboree TV has sold 1.15 million copies according to Nintendo's...
News Tomodachi Life: Living The Dream Has Already Sold Over 8 Million Units
Dreams really do come true
Nintendo has confirmed that Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream has already sold over 8 million copies following its launch on 16th April 2026. Now, in terms of a specific figure, 7.94 million units were sold during the first quarter of FY2027 – so that's April, May, and June of 2026. However, Nintendo has specifically...
News Here Are The Best-Selling Switch 1 & 2 Games As Of June 2026
The BSOATs, if you will
Nintendo's latest financial report is out, which means it's time for an updated look at the best-selling Switch 1 and 2 games so far. Starting with the Switch 1, the order in the list remains unchanged from the previous quarter, and really, pretty much all of the entries have clocked up another couple 100 thousand units...
News Nintendo Reconfirms Release Windows For Upcoming Switch 2 Games
Link... wake up
As part of its latest financial release, Nintendo has once again reconfirmed the release windows for its upcoming first-party line-up. It's looking pretty healthy, and there are certainly some big-hitters on the horizon with Zelda: Ocarina of Time later this year, then Pokémon Winds & Waves and Xenoblade Genesis in 2027.
News Switch 2 Surpasses 23 Million Units As Nintendo Claims Sales Remain "Solid"
Price hikes took effect in May in Japan
Nintendo has released its latest financial report for the first three months of FY2027, confirming that the Switch 2 has now sold a total of 23.68 million units as of 30th June 2026 (surpassing GameCube at 21.74 million). 3.82 million Switch 2 consoles were shifted during the first quarter, representing a...
News Sonic Team Boss Teases More 35th Anniversary "Surprises"
But they "need to remain secret for a little longer"
Sonic the Hedgehog's 35th anniversary celebrations aren't over just yet, according to Sonic Team's boss Takashi Iizuka. Speaking to Pocket Tactics recently, Iizuka said Sega still has some surprises planned. Unfortunately, he can't say anything right now, and the announcements will have to remain...
News Toby Fox Shares Another Deltarune Chapter 6 Development Update
This "shorter" chapter is planned for 2027
Toby Fox has published his latest newsletter, and it includes an update about "what's next" for Deltarune now that Chapter 5 is available. Unsurprisingly, it's Chapter 6! According to Fox, it should be ready to go by next year: "I believe we will be able to release Chapter 6 in 2027. (Chapter 6 would be...
News Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave Is Getting A Manga Series, Here's The Key Art
The game arrives on Switch 2 this September
Promotional artwork for the game Alongside other Direct news this week, Nintendo has announced Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave will be getting its own manga adaptation. This announcement was shared on the official Fire Emblem social media account and at the very end of the Japanese Fire Emblem Direct. The
News Nintendo Donating 50 Million Yen To Assist Kumamoto Earthquake Relief Efforts
It will also offer free repair services
Following the devastating Kumamoto earthquake in Japan last week, Nintendo has announced it will be donating 50 million yen (about 317,000 USD) to the local Red Cross Society. Additionally, the video game company will also be providing free repair services for residents in affected areas until 1st February...
Rumour Diablo IV Is Reportedly Coming To Switch 2 "Very Soon"
According to a new "exclusive"
Rumours about Blizzard's action-RPG Diablo IV coming to the Switch 2 have once again resurfaced. The latest update comes from an "exclusive" report by 'billbil-kun' of Dealabs. The website claims the Nintendo version of the game will arrive in the second half of September 2026 for $69.99: billbil-kun: "Almost 3...
Wednesday5th Aug 2026
News Virtual Boy Cardboard Model Gets A Limited-Time Discount In Select Locations
Update: Discount now live in the UK and Europe
[Sat 1st Aug, 2026 05:00 BST]: Following the news that two previously unreleased Virtual Boy titles would be joining the 'Nintendo Classics' service next week, Nintendo has now announced a limited-time discount on its cardboard headset in select locations. As highlighted by Vooks, the cardboard...
News Moonlighter 2 Launches In September, Physical Confirmed For November
Standard or Collector's Editions incoming
Along with a 2nd September release date for the digital version of Digital Sun's Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault, a physical version from Silver Lining has been confirmed for Switch 2, PS5, and PC, coming on 13th November. As well as the Standard Edition, there's naturally a Collector's Edition with a...
News Nintendo Reveals Its Playable Gamescom Line-Up
Switch Sports Resort, Call of Duty, and more
Nintendo of Europe has revealed which games will be playable at this year's Gamescom event in Cologne, Germany on 26th - 30th August. The big headliners here are Nintendo Switch Sports Resort, which made its playable debut at Comic Con in San Diego last month, along with Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4,...
Feature Six Things I'd Like To See in 'Metroid 6'
Ravenous for more
On 6th August, the original Famicom Disk System Metroid turns 40. To celebrate this milestone, we're publishing various Metroid articles this week discussing Samus' past, present, and future. Today, Ollie scans the horizon. And fair warning - if you haven't finished Metroid Dread yet, you may want to skip... The original Metroid...
Even older entries find a way
It is hard to imagine a better fit for a real-time-strategy simulator than Jurassic Park. At some point, while watching the films, everyone has thought about how much better they could run the parks than John Hammond, InGen, or any of the other mega corporations that repeat the same dinosaur mistakes time and time...
