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Wednesday9th Sep 2026
News Metroid Ravenous Price And Box Art Revealed
Another pleasant surprise
Following the announcement of Metroid Ravenous during today's Direct showcase, Nintendo has now revealed the box art and price for the upcoming game. Starting with the digital price, Ravenous will be £49.99 / $59.99 for the digital versions, putting this on par with Zelda: Ocarina of Time. Another pleasant surprise then!...
Guide Nintendo Direct September 2026 - Every Game, Announcement And Trailer
How did this one fare?
That's all, folks! After yesterday's Zelda 40th Anniversary Direct, Nintendo has now wrapped up its general Direct, making for quite the jam-packed week for fans. Nintendo spent 45 minutes on new announcements, updates, and reveals for the Switch 2, so to help you digest everything, we've compiled all of it right here. We'll...
News Star Fox Fans Are Eating Good, With An NSO Drop And A Switch 2 Update Inbound
The Adventure Continues
Back-to-back Star Fox news? What are the odds? Nintendo had a dynamic duo of Star Fox drops for us in today's Direct. It kicked things off with the reveal that the recent Switch 2 release will soon be getting a free update, adding new Battle Mode stages and split-screen options (only at 30fps, mind) for those after a bit...
News A Trio Of Resident Evil Remakes Hit Switch 2 In October
Capcom's plugging gaps
As part of today's Nintendo Direct, Capcom announced that Resident Evil 2 Deluxe Edition, Resident Evil 3, and Resident Evil 4 Gold Edition on 16th October. Cloud versions of both 2
News Persona 4 Revival Is Officially Heading To Switch 2, With Persona 6 Teased For The Future
Bit Persona-l
After being announced for just about every other system, we had our fingers crossed that Persona 4 Revival might be making its way to Switch 2 too, and what do you know, it is! This one will come our way on 20th May 2027 — a few months later than the PS5 release, but what can you do? For those unfamiliar with the base game, we've...
News 'Kirby And The World Beyond' Goes Big On Switch 2 Next Spring
Deep breath
A new 3D Kirby is on the horizon! Nintendo closed out today's Direct with a first look at Kirby and the World Beyond, revealing that it'll launch on Switch 2 in Spring 2027. This one looks to be pretty open world, giving you huge areas to freely explore with Kirby's copy abilities. There's something quite Truman Show about the whole...
News Mario Kart World Goes Retro In New Free Update, Launching Today
Super!
Yes, you read that right, Mario Kart World is finally getting a free content update. What's more, it's arriving today! This new update sees the return of 10 classic Super Mario Kart circuits on the overworld. These are complete with the flat ? blocks that you remember from the SNES. These circuits can all be played as standalone races in VS...
News Metroid Ravenous Announced For Switch 2, Release Date Confirmed
Metroid 6, baby!
Nintendo has announced Metroid Ravenous for the Switch 2, the latest mainline entry in the iconic sci-fi series. It will launch on 28th January 2027. Amiibo and a special edition have also been confirmed! As for the footage, it looks like a proper continuation of Metroid Dread, albeit with maybe even more melee combat than ever...
News Pikmin 4 Finally Gets The 'Switch 2 Edition' It Deserves This November
DAMNdori
It feels like Nintendo has been taking its sweet time with it, but it's finally happening: Pikmin 4 - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition is real, and it launches on 12th November. This new edition packs in a fresh 'Dandori Academy' game mode to test your item-collecting skills, with three different difficulty modes and a whopping 72 stages to...
Watch Nintendo Direct September 2026 - Live!
Back at it again
Ah, it feels like just yesterday that we had our last Direct... wait a second! Yes, with the Zelda 40th anniversary show behind us, it's time to head into the next showcase of the week: a full-fat Nintendo Direct. Much like yesterday, this one will begin at 3pm BST / 4pm CET / 10am ET / 7am PT, but will last a little longer,...
Reaction The Zelda: Ocarina Of Time Remake Packs Insane Levels Of Detail, And It's Growing On Us
Details of old
Round one of Nintendo's one-two punch of Direct presentations this week is now done and dusted, providing Zelda fans with a proper look at Ocarina of Time for Switch 2 along with a handful of intriguing 40th Anniversary initiatives. As a reminder, we have another Direct presentation later today, with Nintendo promising a look at...
Video Here's A Bunch More Gameplay From Zelda: Ocarina Of Time On Switch 2
Maybe don't watch it, though..?
Nintendo showcased a sizeable chunk of gameplay from Zelda: Ocarina of Time for its 40th Anniversary Direct, but there's actually quite a bit more that you might not have seen yet. Nintendo's main site for Japan contains lots of extra bits and bobs, and we've only gone and compiled it into one handy video. The thing...
News Sega Announces Two Sonic Game Collections For Switch
Update: Here's a look at the "Classic" and "Modern" physical collections
[Wed 24th Jun, 2026 00:30 BST]: As part of Sonic the Hedgehog's 35th birthday celebrations, Sega has this week announced not one but two retro game collections. Both collections bundle together previously released titles on the Switch. First up is the Classic Sonic Collection...
News Multiple amiibo Listings Have Apparently Been Spotted On GameStop's Internal Database
New Zelda amiibo were announced yesterday
We're just hours out from today's Nintendo Direct, and GameStop's internal database has reportedly been updated with a "ton of new unnamed amiibo". This information comes from amiibo Alerts via GoNintendo, with at least 20 items
ICYMI Ocarina Of Time On Switch 2 Enhances Link's Adventure With Jump And Dash Controls
"Modern camera movements" have also been added
Look at that camera, complete freedom! Yesterday, Nintendo gave us our first proper look at The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, revealing an updated version of Link and "overhauled" visuals. This remade version of the N64 hit doesn't stop there, with the development team also making some major...
Scalpers aren't helping...
Nintendo has only just revealed its new Zelda-themed Switch 2, Pro Controller and Ocarina of Time amiibo, but it seems stock is already running dry in certain locations around the globe. On the Nintendo Store in the US, the Zelda 40th anniversary edition Switch 2, which is priced at $519.99, is already "sold out". It's...
News The Legend Of Zelda: Ocarina Of Time Switch 2 Estimated File Size Revealed
Look!
The digital listing for the Switch 2 version of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time is now live on the eShop and it includes the game's estimated file size. According to Nintendo's official store, Link's classic Nintendo 64 quest "remade for a whole new era" is estimated to be 27GB. If you're wondering, the recent Star Fox remake, which...
News Zelda: Master Collection Trading Cards Are On The Way
Celebrating 40 years of Link
Nintendo has announced all sorts of merch for The Legend of Zelda's 40th anniversary, but one item you might have missed is the new trading card series. During the UK and European broadcasts, Nintendo lifted on The Legend of Zelda: Master Collection trading card set by the Italian company, Panini. It's best-known for...
Tuesday8th Sep 2026
Video Zelda: Ocarina Of Time Side-By-Side Comparison, Switch 2 Vs. N64
A link between games
Hopefully by now you've seen Zelda: Ocarina of Time in action on the Switch 2, and if you're anything like us, you were quite simply blown away by the sheer leap in visual quality when compared to the original. To really demonstrate just how much the remake improves upon the N64 game, the lovely chaps over at GVG have provided...
Dates in Edinburgh, Glasgow, Stockholm, San Francisco and more already revealed
The Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Concert will tour the globe starting in January 2027. It'll feature music from the entire series - from "nostalgic tunes to modern melodies", according to an official blurb - and tour across Japan, North America, Europe and...
Gallery Here's A Closer Look At Zelda: Ocarina Of Time On Switch 2
Open your eyes... and look at these screens!
Well, that sure was a lot! As a part of today's Zelda 40th Anniversary Direct, we got our first extended look at The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time for Switch 2, and we mean an extended look. Aonuma-san kicked things off with a full 15-minute gameplay session, followed by a new trailer that...
Guide Zelda 40th Anniversary Direct - Every Announcement And Trailer
How would you rate it?
Well folks, the first of two Direct showcases for this week is over, and boy was it a doozy. It was a full 30 minutes' worth of delicious Zelda news, including the final release date for the hotly-anticipated Ocarina of Time remake for Switch 2. There's a lot to digest though, so we've compiled every announcement from the...
News Nintendo's Rolling Out New amiibo And A Heap Of Merch For Zelda: Ocarina Of Time
And we want it all
It all came in a somewhat 'blink-and-you'll-miss-it' sizzle reel in the 40th anniversary Direct, but Nintendo has a lot of merch in store to mark Ocarina of Time's Switch 2 release. Aside from the Special Edition console and Pro Controller, there are also two new amiibo launching in 2027. The Young Link and Young Zelda figures...
News Zelda: Ocarina Of Time Switch 2 Price And Box Art Revealed
Nintendo goes all-out
In an age where physical media is on an unfortunate decline, Nintendo still knows how to keep its hardcore fans satisfied. During today's Zelda Direct, the company revealed the box art for The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time for the Switch 2. Rather than just slapping on some key art (gorgeous though it is) and being done...
News Zelda 40th Anniversary Special Edition Switch 2 Console & Pro Controller Launch This October
Get your Giant Wallet at the ready
It's the one we've all been waiting for! Nintendo has officially revealed the Switch 2's first special edition console: a sweet 40th anniversary model to tie into the Zelda: Ocarina of Time release. The special edition console will launch on 29th October, and it's a sweeeet one. This is the same design that was...
News Zelda: Ocarina Of Time Launches On Switch 2 On 5th November 2026
The GOAT, modernised
Despite being revealed just a few months back, it feels like we've been waiting absolutely yonks for more information on Zelda: Ocarina of Time for the Switch 2. Well, that wait is now over. Nintendo has confirmed that Ocarina of Time will launch on 5th November 2026. The reveal also came with a healthy dose of new gameplay,...
Watch The Legend Of Zelda 40th Anniversary Nintendo Direct - Live!
Only a matter of Time
What's this? A Nintendo Direct in September? Who would have thought it! And so this week's dual Directs kick off. First up is a special anniversary show for Zelda's 40th, promising to deliver "a variety of information related to The Legend of Zelda". This one begins in just a few minutes at 3pm BST / 4pm CET / 10am ET / 7am...
If you like Piña Marauders...
I'll admit that I am relatively new to the Dragon Quest Monsters series. The Dark Prince passed me by on Switch, and while I have some memories of playing Joker on my DS, I never really "got into it" in the same way that I did the mainline games around the same time. So, I was excited to find out more about Dragon...
News Beyond The Dark - Nightwatch Looks Like A Wii U Game In The Best Way
"I'm gonna s*** myself!"
Developer Atlantis Studio has released a new gameplay trailer for Beyond the Dark - Nightwatch, confirming that the title will launch on Switch 2 on 22nd October 2026. We've already spoken with creative director Nico Augusto, and we're pretty chuffed with what we've seen so far, but this new trailer r
News Pokémon Champions Director Wants To Keep The Game's Focus On PvP
"At least while more people are increasingly playing"
Although Pokémon Champions is now the main competitive title for the video game, some trainers are still apparently calling for single-player content to be added. VGC recently spoke to the game's co-director Masaaki Hoshino about these fan requests for "Pokémon Stadium-like offline modes" in...
News Street Fighter 6's Next DLC Character Joins The Fight October 2026
Here comes a new challenger!
Capcom has been expanding the Street Fighter 6 roster with regular character updates and next up is Arjun. In an update this week, it's now been confirmed this new "Year 4 Character" will be arriving on 13th October 2026. He comes equipped with "brutal blows" that will have other fighters gasping for air, and can move...
News Zelda: Ocarina Of Time Remake Price Seemingly Revealed
Update: Nintendo officially confirms
Nintendo's Zelda 40th Anniversary Direct is taking place later today. and it appears more information has surfaced ahead of schedule. As spotted by Aussie website Vooks, the price for The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake on the Switch 2 has now temporarily popped up on the Nintendo Store in Australia...
News Pokémon Pokopia Updated To Version 2.0.1, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Includes a handful of fixes
Following the big 2.0.0 patch in August, Pokémon Pokopia has this week been updated to Version 2.0.1. At the moment, the English patch notes have not gone live just yet, so we're working with a rough translation of the Japanese game page. According to this, there's a fix for an issue with the legendary birds, and...
News Nintendo Reveals What To Expect From The Zelda 40th Anniversary Direct
You probably already know
The Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Direct is just hours out, and Nintendo has shared a small update. Ahead of this broadcast (and celebration) of the series, the company's Japanese social media account has teased what's to come. Unsurprisingly, it seems we'll be getting an update about Ocarina of Time for Switch 2, and...
Monday7th Sep 2026
Video Here's What Nintendo's Revised Switch 2 Console Looks Like
Spoiler: It's really similar
You'll no doubt be aware by now that Nintendo was recently forced to update the Switch 2 hardware in Europe to comply with new rules around replacement batteries. Well, that new model is now available for purchase in multiple regions, and YouTube channel Nintendúo recently got its hands on one to showcase the...
News Onimusha: Way Of The Sword Sells 1 Million Copies In Just One Day
Series sales top 10 million
Capcom – the publisher that can seemingly do no wrong right now – has announced that Onimusha: Way of the Sword has surpassed 1 million sales in its first day of release. It's yet another remarkable accomplishment for the publisher; one that pushes the cumulative sales for the series over 10 million. By comparison,...
Rumour Leaker Claims A Brand New Super Smash Bros. Game Is In The Works
Plus Nintendogs, Metroid, 3D Mario, and more
So called leakers have to prove themselves before folks start taking them seriously, but a YouTube user by the name of 'malo392' is causing quite a stir in the community. As reported by VGC, malo392 correctly predicted the existence of both Nintendo Directs this week in a YouTube comment, a full three...
Guide Last Chance To Check Out 84 Switch 1 & 2 Games In Nintendo's Blockbuster eShop Sale (US)
Attack the Block(buster)
You've only got a couple of days left to take advantage of Nintendo's Blockbuster eShop sale, which ends on 9th September at 11:59pm PT in the US. Nintendo's back with another eShop sale in the US, this time focusing on what it deems to be blockbuster games from the Switch 1 & 2. So in other words, these are bangers –...
News PSVR Dolphin Game 'Jupiter & Mars: Definitive Edition' Hits Switch This Week
Revamped from VR
VR title Jupiter & Mars is making its way to the Switch eShop in the form of a new revamped Definitive Edition. It'll launch this Thursday, 10th September 2026. If you're unfamiliar, Jupiter & Mars is an underwater adventure game in which you swim through the ocean as a dolphin. This new release contains enhanced visuals, a new...
Video Alex, Jon, And Felix Reunite For A DidYouKnowGaming Gamescom Quiz
The boiz
Well this is rather lovely, isn't it? Yes, during his time at Gamescom 2026, Alex Olney took part in a quiz organised by the folks at DidYouKnowGaming. Not only that, but he also reunited with Nintendo Life alumni Jon Cartwright and Felix Sanchez! The trio formed the quiz team 'Tilt Controllers' to take on 'The Winning Team' (very good),...
UK Charts Orbitals Performs Admirably, But Elden Ring Crashes Out Of The Top 40
Tarnished Edition, that is
The latest UK Charts data is in, and we have a few newcomers this week. Most notably, Switch 2 exclusive Orbitals has performed admirably, entering the charts at number 3. It falls just behind Onimusha: Way of the Sword, which expectedly sold exceedingly well on PS5, with Switch 2 making up 8% of the platform split...
Sunday6th Sep 2026
Round Up The Reviews For Hot Wheels Infinite Rush Are In
Here's what the critics think about the new open-world racer
Hot Wheels races onto the Switch 2 next week with the new open-world racer Hot Wheels Infinite Rush by Milestone Games. The first lot of reviews have now gone live and so we've put together this round up to give you an idea of what to expect. Here are the impressions so far, starting off...
Guide Every Nintendo Switch Online NES Game Ranked
Magic 8-bit
Updated with Ninja Gaiden III, R.C. Pro-AM II, and Ikari Warriors from the September 2026 update. Enjoy! The collection of NES games available to Nintendo Switch Online subscribers continues to grow, with the number of 'Nintendo Classics' from the original Nin
News Civilization VII Unveils First Expansion "Earthrise" And Major Free Update
Prepare for liftoff in 2027
Sid Meier’s Civilization VII is currently celebrating 35 years of the series and developer Firaxis Games has shared a preview of what's ahead. In 2027, fans can look forward to Arc of Tomorrow - a free update for all Civ VII players introducing the Atomic Age and extending the game's playable span of history from the...
Poll Box Art Brawl - Duel: Castlevania: Belmont's Curse (Switch)
Die, monster!
Hello everyone, welcome to another edition of Box Art Brawl! Last week, we looked at Mega Man Zero 2 for the GBA, and it was Japan that completely dominated with a whopping 73% of the vote. North America managed 16%, while Europe only pulled in 11%. We're now going to skip ahead – right ahead – to the upcoming Castlevania:...
Video Final Fantasy VII Remake Trilogy Series Recap Trailer
Featured at Revelation's PAX West panel
Square Enix hosted a panel for Final Fantasy VII Revelation at PAX West 2026 this weekend and it included a recap trailer for the entire remake trilogy. This once again shows the date for Revelation, which was confirmed earlier this week to be launching on 8th April 2027 for all platforms including the Switch...
News Tales Of Eternia Remastered Performance & Resolution Revealed (Switch, Switch 2)
Returning next month
Bandai Namco's role-playing title Tales of Eternia Remastered is on its way to the Switch and Switch 2 next month. It has already revealed some of the changes and improvements to these versions of the games, and in an update on the official website, it's now shared the specifications. Firstly, the frame rate for these versions...
Saturday5th Sep 2026
News Square Enix Announces Tokyo Game Show 2026 Games Lineup
Final Fantasy, Kingdom Hearts and more
The 2026 Tokyo Game Show takes place between 17th - 21st September 2026, and alongside multiple other developers, Square Enix has now revealed its own lineup for the event. According to its official website, it will feature the following new and existing titles at this year's exhibition: Final Fantasy VII...
News Maneater Sequel Now In Development For Switch 2, Surfacing 2027
"The ultimate apex predator is back"
During the PlayStation 'State of Play' broadcast this week, Tripwire Interactive and Demiurge Studios made a splash with Maneater 2. This "open-water action-RPG" is now in development for the Switch 2 and follows the release of the original Maneater game on the Switch in 2020. It's scheduled to surface at some...
Opinion Big Walk Is Already My GOTY Because It Brings Faraway Friends Closer Like Nothing Else
These boots are made for big walkin’
People are usually surprised when they hear I’ve managed to stay close with my childhood friends after living overseas for the better part of two decades. I don’t think it’s particularly surprising. But perhaps for most people, great distances and long periods of time without meeting up almost inevitably...
