@UpsideDownRowlet Thank you for this update! I have since made full advantage of the android auto integration, and it makes listening to Nintendo Music on my journey to work even smother!
I was curious how they would go about adding the Free Road tracks, but this is perfect. I'm more than happy to be drip fed curated playlists of songs from the open world over the next few months! I listened to both playlists on my way to and from work yesterday and both had some bona fide bangers
I really like these sets! I'd rather they have come without the 'smart brick' interaction, but it seems to be pretty unintrusive and doesn't seem to have a big impact on the price. I'll probably pick up the Mewtwo set and the Bidoof and Bulbasaur set
Wonderful update, as a regular Nintendo Music user I almost love the browser compatibility and carplay more than I do the tracks added this week, simply because it signals that Nintendo are committed to continuously improving the service. Here's hoping Android Auto compatibility is added soon.
@spottedleaf drought? What drought? We had Yoshi a week or so ago, Tomodatchi Life in April and Pokopia in March. I remember the Wii U days where we could go nine months with zilch between first party releases. Shakes fist at cloud
Interesting to see Yoshi staying in the top 10! NGL I expected that game to drop immediately out of the charts but I clearly underestimated it. As for the rest of the chart, well deserved to 007 and Batman taking the top spots.
I don't mean to be a downer, as this is a really important discussion, but personally, I found Hellblade unplayable due to the way it mimics the voices of psychosis. I got about 4 minutes in until I noped out. Those 4 minutes were the most viscerally uncomfortable of any game I've ever played.
I got Shovel Knight free on an indie games promotion on Wii U, never completed it but had a good time.
With that said, Zelda is much more my jam, if it's as good as critics say I'll have to pick it up.
GTA aside, I wonder how many GotY lists this will make.
I do wonder if the price increase will actually drive massive sales before it comes into affect. Especially alongside a bundle like this, knowing the price is about to jump by $50 could push people into picking up the hardware.
God I can't wait for this game, it looks amazing! As a long time fan of all the Hitman games (yes even Absolution), I have to admit I was nervous when I heard IOI had been given the Bond licence, but by golly it looks like they've pulled it off. This could be the best Bond game in years!
Gosh the moaners are out in full force again today. Maybe one day complaining about GKC will be a replacement for a personality... But not today.
Anyway, this bundle makes perfect sense, it's probably the next biggest system seller next to Mario Kart World. The only thing that surprises me is that we didn't see this sooner.
@AX-7 This argument might have held before they had their own service. I use Nintendo Music every single week and it's growing library offers something for everyone, and is meaningfully curated with playlists, and extended tracks.
As someone who has thoroughly enjoyed both movies (although I do prefer the second) I am very glad they are commercially successful. Here to seeing much more of our favourite red plumber on the big screen!
Oh gosh this has me really wanting to play Night Sky. I have incredibly fond memories of playing Knytt Underground on my Wii I over Christmas one year (2014?) and if this has any of that same magic, I'm sold
Loved the first movie, loved this second one. I'm glad it's doing well because I could happily watch 100 more. The animation is beautiful, the soundtracks are perfectly mixed and the Easter eggs and references have me bouncing in my seat with joy.
I'm usually extremely positive about Nintendo Music, but I must admit this is a bit of a disappointing week. Whilst I know a lot of people are clamouring for the music from their latest titles to be dropped, I'd rather they release from their massive back catalogue first (Donkey Kong Tropical Freeze, please)
Here's my weekly comment to say how much I love the Nintendo Music service. The drip feed of new tracks gives me something new to listen to on a regular basis. It doesn't need saying but Super Metroid has one of the best gaming soundtracks of all time. Brilliant addition.
@Sindayl Almost as if the opposition to GKC is held up by a vocal minority of hyper online hardcore enthusiasts and buy and large the mainstream consumer doesn't give two figs about whether the data is on the card or downloaded from a server...
RE games aren't for me (I don't do well with horror), but it's always good to see a critically acclaimed game selling well, especially on Nintendo hardware.
Ooof the Switch Era games get a tough ride here, as does the 3DS. I'd put Sun and Moon in the top 5, and Sword and Shield is definitely better than the OG Gameboy games, which haven't aged that gracefully at all.
Never played Fire Red or Leaf Green thanks to the crazy prices of the 2nd hand market. In comparison this is a bargain! I think I'll pick up Leaf Green but I'll want to check the different 'mons in each edition first.
Nintendo fans will always find a way to complain. I think the price is fair, and I'm very happy I can own it outright rather than have to subscribe to NSO.
Really looking forward to this one. Watching some of the video impressions it looks even cuter than the original trailer. If they pull it off the interactions with the Pokémon (villagers) is the thing that could make this go really viral! All this and we haven't even had Pokémon day (also my birthday) yet! What other surprises do The Pokémon Company have up their sleeve?
As expected. All those extrapolating from the Black Friday Sales figures were dead wrong. 17.3 million in under a year, with such a premium price point. Wowsers Nintendo is rolling in money. Let's hope this year can keep up the momentum!
Surprised at all the comments unable to tell the difference. I went in not expecting it to be all that stark, but was shocked at how much sharper and defined the image looked on Switch 2. Well worth a fiver to upgrade imo.
I could jump on the bandwagon chastising the utter tool above, but instead I want to say how cute these toys look. Catch em whilst they're young Nintendo!
Wow this set is completely perfect! In terms of minifigs, play value, display value and even price (for a set in 2026). Very glad Lego listened to some of the less than glowing feedback about the Deku Tree set
I'm back here just under a week later after listening to the majority of the soundtrack on the drive to work and unfortunately I'll have to agree with many of the above comments that the soundtrack is not as good as my memories of the other M+L games. I'm still happy to have more variety on the Nintendo Music service, but let's hope the next soundtrack they add from this series is Bowser's Inside Story!
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Re: Mario Kart World Races Onto Nintendo Music Today, App Web Browser Support Added
@UpsideDownRowlet Thank you for this update! I have since made full advantage of the android auto integration, and it makes listening to Nintendo Music on my journey to work even smother!
Re: More Mario Kart World Songs Race Onto Nintendo Music Today
I was curious how they would go about adding the Free Road tracks, but this is perfect. I'm more than happy to be drip fed curated playlists of songs from the open world over the next few months! I listened to both playlists on my way to and from work yesterday and both had some bona fide bangers
Re: LEGO's Pokémon Smart Play Sets Have Finally Been Officially Revealed
I really like these sets! I'd rather they have come without the 'smart brick' interaction, but it seems to be pretty unintrusive and doesn't seem to have a big impact on the price. I'll probably pick up the Mewtwo set and the Bidoof and Bulbasaur set
Re: Mario Kart World Races Onto Nintendo Music Today, App Web Browser Support Added
Wonderful update, as a regular Nintendo Music user I almost love the browser compatibility and carplay more than I do the tracks added this week, simply because it signals that Nintendo are committed to continuously improving the service.
Here's hoping Android Auto compatibility is added soon.
Re: UK Charts: 007 First Light Leaves The Competition Shaken
@spottedleaf drought? What drought?
We had Yoshi a week or so ago, Tomodatchi Life in April and Pokopia in March.
I remember the Wii U days where we could go nine months with zilch between first party releases.
Shakes fist at cloud
Re: UK Charts: 007 First Light Leaves The Competition Shaken
Interesting to see Yoshi staying in the top 10! NGL I expected that game to drop immediately out of the charts but I clearly underestimated it.
As for the rest of the chart, well deserved to 007 and Batman taking the top spots.
Re: May Is Over, But Here Are 10 Switch Games To Keep Your Mental Health Front Of Mind
I don't mean to be a downer, as this is a really important discussion, but personally, I found Hellblade unplayable due to the way it mimics the voices of psychosis. I got about 4 minutes in until I noped out.
Those 4 minutes were the most viscerally uncomfortable of any game I've ever played.
Re: When Is Switch 2 Going Up In Price?
11/12 and currently ranking 28th. Got the Virtual Boy question wrong
Re: Mina The Hollower Is Now Metacritic's Highest-Rated Game Of 2026
I got Shovel Knight free on an indie games promotion on Wii U, never completed it but had a good time.
With that said, Zelda is much more my jam, if it's as good as critics say I'll have to pick it up.
GTA aside, I wonder how many GotY lists this will make.
Re: The Original Pikmin Soundtrack Has Been Added To Nintendo Music
Nintendo Music keeps on giving
Re: The Witcher 3 Is Getting A New Expansion, But Not On Switch
Considering The Witcher 3 is a decade old this year, I think most people won't mind the latest DLC skipping last-gen consoles.
Re: PSA: You Can Pre-Order Star Fox Physically For Less Than The Digital Version (UK)
I think I will still pick this up digitally. I think its the sort of game that I will want downloaded on the console to dip into every so often.
Re: UK Charts: Yoshi Flutter Jumps Onto The Podium As The Dark Knight Rises
Once again, Nintendo will probably be pretty happy with this chart. 9 out of the top 20 games are first-party exclusives.
As an aside, my money is for 007 First Light to take the top spot next week.
Re: Tomodachi Life: Living The Dream Projected As The Best-Selling Game In April (US)
I think my mind must be stuck in the Wii U days but it's crazy to me to see 4 of the top 10 games be Nintendo exclusives!
Re: Nintendo Announces Switch 2 'Choose Your Game' Bundle
I do wonder if the price increase will actually drive massive sales before it comes into affect. Especially alongside a bundle like this, knowing the price is about to jump by $50 could push people into picking up the hardware.
Re: 007 First Light's Campaign Length Reportedly Revealed
God I can't wait for this game, it looks amazing!
As a long time fan of all the Hitman games (yes even Absolution), I have to admit I was nervous when I heard IOI had been given the Bond licence, but by golly it looks like they've pulled it off. This could be the best Bond game in years!
Re: Nintendo Announces Switch 2 Pokémon Pokopia Bundle
Gosh the moaners are out in full force again today.
Maybe one day complaining about GKC will be a replacement for a personality... But not today.
Anyway, this bundle makes perfect sense, it's probably the next biggest system seller next to Mario Kart World. The only thing that surprises me is that we didn't see this sooner.
Re: "I Can't Fight This" - Popular Pokémon YouTube Channel Is No More After Nintendo's Copyright Strikes
Play stupid games, win stupid prizes.
When you try and earn a profit off Nintendo's back they'll go after you, simple as.
Re: Okay, So The Mario Galaxy Soundtracks Are Officially On Spotify Right Now
@AX-7 This argument might have held before they had their own service.
I use Nintendo Music every single week and it's growing library offers something for everyone, and is meaningfully curated with playlists, and extended tracks.
Re: Mario Galaxy Movie Helps Franchise Surpass $2 Billion At Global Box Office
@Cikajovazmaj it has yet to release in Japan and South Korea so I think we can add another $100 million onto sales from those markets.
I think it may yet hit $1 billion.
Re: Mario Galaxy Movie Helps Franchise Surpass $2 Billion At Global Box Office
As someone who has thoroughly enjoyed both movies (although I do prefer the second) I am very glad they are commercially successful.
Here to seeing much more of our favourite red plumber on the big screen!
Re: Feature: A Look Back At Every Game Nintendo Life Scored 10/10 Over 20 Years
Oh gosh this has me really wanting to play Night Sky.
I have incredibly fond memories of playing Knytt Underground on my Wii I over Christmas one year (2014?) and if this has any of that same magic, I'm sold
Re: The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Opening Day Breaks Multiple Records Worldwide
Loved the first movie, loved this second one. I'm glad it's doing well because I could happily watch 100 more. The animation is beautiful, the soundtracks are perfectly mixed and the Easter eggs and references have me bouncing in my seat with joy.
Re: Feature: Our Top Ten Favourite Easter Eggs In The Super Mario Galaxy Movie
I loved the Toad who was holding the My Mario merch. Blatant product placement - yes. Adorably cute - also yes.
Re: New Animal Crossing Songs Have Been Added To Nintendo Music Today
I'm usually extremely positive about Nintendo Music, but I must admit this is a bit of a disappointing week.
Whilst I know a lot of people are clamouring for the music from their latest titles to be dropped, I'd rather they release from their massive back catalogue first (Donkey Kong Tropical Freeze, please)
Re: UK Charts: Mario Wonder Storms Into The Top Ten Following Switch 2 Release
I think Nintendo should be pretty happy with this top 10. Two Switch 2 exclusives and several Switch/Switch 2 games charting.
Not too shabby.
Re: Mario Tennis Fever Takes Out Top Spot In February 2026 Nintendo Charts (US)
Oof seeing Mario Tennis: Fever beat out by the nearly 13 year old GTAV in the all format chart is a bit of a guy punch
Re: Super Metroid's Soundtrack Has Been Added To Nintendo Music Today
Here's my weekly comment to say how much I love the Nintendo Music service.
The drip feed of new tracks gives me something new to listen to on a regular basis.
It doesn't need saying but Super Metroid has one of the best gaming soundtracks of all time. Brilliant addition.
Re: Celebrate Mario Day With The Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury Soundtrack
A brilliant addition to the Nintendo Music Catalogue.
Two tracks I'd like to shout-out are:
Snowball Park
Champion's Road
Happy Mar10 Day!
Re: UK Charts: Pokémon Pokopia 'Undersupplied' At Retail And Falls Short
@Sindayl Almost as if the opposition to GKC is held up by a vocal minority of hyper online hardcore enthusiasts and buy and large the mainstream consumer doesn't give two figs about whether the data is on the card or downloaded from a server...
Re: Pokémon Pokopia's Launch Trailer Is Too Cute To Handle
Cute trailer. Looks like the amazing reviews have been heard as it seems to be sold out on Amazon UK!
Re: Resident Evil Requiem Has Already Sold Over 5 Million Copies
RE games aren't for me (I don't do well with horror), but it's always good to see a critically acclaimed game selling well, especially on Nintendo hardware.
Re: Feature: 30 Pokémon You Probably Forgot That Deserve A Second Chance
Dhelmise is an all time great 'mon design!
Re: Best Pokémon Games Of All Time
Ooof the Switch Era games get a tough ride here, as does the 3DS.
I'd put Sun and Moon in the top 5, and Sword and Shield is definitely better than the OG Gameboy games, which haven't aged that gracefully at all.
Re: Gallery: Here's A Look At Pokémon FireRed And LeafGreen On Switch
Never played Fire Red or Leaf Green thanks to the crazy prices of the 2nd hand market. In comparison this is a bargain!
I think I'll pick up Leaf Green but I'll want to check the different 'mons in each edition first.
Re: PSA: Pokémon FireRed And LeafGreen Switch Preloads Are Now Live
Nintendo fans will always find a way to complain.
I think the price is fair, and I'm very happy I can own it outright rather than have to subscribe to NSO.
Re: Round Up: The Previews Are In For Pokémon Pokopia
Really looking forward to this one. Watching some of the video impressions it looks even cuter than the original trailer. If they pull it off the interactions with the Pokémon (villagers) is the thing that could make this go really viral!
All this and we haven't even had Pokémon day (also my birthday) yet! What other surprises do The Pokémon Company have up their sleeve?
Re: Surprise! Braid: Anniversary Edition Nintendo Switch 2 Edition Just Dropped
Love this game. Loathe Jonathan Blow.
Re: Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase February 2026: Every Announcement, Game Reveal, Trailer
Nice to be getting so many AAA third party games, like Indiana Jones and Elder Scrolls!
Re: Switch 2 Storms Towards Its Forecast Target With 17.37 Million Units Sold
As expected. All those extrapolating from the Black Friday Sales figures were dead wrong. 17.3 million in under a year, with such a premium price point. Wowsers Nintendo is rolling in money. Let's hope this year can keep up the momentum!
Re: It's Official, The Switch Is Nintendo's Best-Selling Console Of All Time
So those Switch 2 figures mean that the doom and gloom over the holiday period sales figures were nonsense, right?
Re: Keiji Inafune's Mighty No. 9 Studio Comcept Is Finished
The above comments have already made all the obvious jokes.
At Comcept gave us a few laughs, if not a good game.
Re: Donkey Kong Country Returns HD Gets A Free Switch 2 Update And Adds Dixie Kong
Oh this is very fun! Always loved the Returns games!
Re: Nintendo Music Adds Another Legendary Zelda Soundtrack, Here's Every Song Included
Well that's my drive to work sorted. Hooray for Nintendo Music updates!
Re: Video: Animal Crossing: New Horizons - Side-By-Side Graphics Comparison (Switch 2 & Switch)
@Jeronan well whatever drawbacks it may have, my eyes can't see them. The image looks crisp and the colours pop. Looks much better on my big TV.
Re: UK Charts: Animal Crossing: New Horizons Crafts Its Way Back Onto The Podium
@hcfwesker I believe these charts are physical only, so Digital upgrades wouldn't count.
Re: Video: Animal Crossing: New Horizons - Side-By-Side Graphics Comparison (Switch 2 & Switch)
Surprised at all the comments unable to tell the difference. I went in not expecting it to be all that stark, but was shocked at how much sharper and defined the image looked on Switch 2.
Well worth a fiver to upgrade imo.
Re: Nintendo's 'My Mario' Toy Line Adds Three Fisher-Price Playsets
I could jump on the bandwagon chastising the utter tool above, but instead I want to say how cute these toys look.
Catch em whilst they're young Nintendo!
Re: Zelda's Next Lego Set Is Based On Ocarina Of Time's Final Battle, Out March
Wow this set is completely perfect! In terms of minifigs, play value, display value and even price (for a set in 2026).
Very glad Lego listened to some of the less than glowing feedback about the Deku Tree set
Re: Nintendo Music's Latest Update Adds Mario & Luigi Switch Soundtrack, Includes 94 Songs
I'm back here just under a week later after listening to the majority of the soundtrack on the drive to work and unfortunately I'll have to agree with many of the above comments that the soundtrack is not as good as my memories of the other M+L games.
I'm still happy to have more variety on the Nintendo Music service, but let's hope the next soundtrack they add from this series is Bowser's Inside Story!