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June2024
UK Charts Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door Slips Down To Third
Still going strong, though
The latest UK Charts are in and, well, it seems the status quo has been restored with both Hogwarts Legacy and EA Sports FC 24 taking the top two spots. This means, of course, that Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door has slipped down to position three after its launch on 23rd May 2024. Don't fret though, third place is...
Random Metroid Dread's Chozo Language Was Based On English Syntax
Quiet Robe speaks out
During a recent episode of the Kiwi Talkz podcast, Stephen Hughes, assistant voice director for Metroid Dread and the voice of the Chozo character Quiet Robe, spoke about the challenges in adapting a completely new language for the game. According to Hughes, developer MercurySteam wanted the language to flow when recording the...
Talking Point amiibo Were First Revealed 10 Years Ago Today, And We Still Want More
Will they continue with 'Switch 2'?
10th June 2024 marks the 10th anniversary of the reveal of Nintendo's toys-to-life line of figures at E3 2014. A stop-gap project for Nintendo to fill a void between the foundering Wii U and the company's next 'NX' hardware, it's hard to argue that the interactive potential of these little Near-Field...
News Xbox's Phil Spencer Reiterates Plan To Put "More Of Our Games On More Platforms"
The floodgates have opened
After Xbox's promising showcase over the weekend, head honcho Phil Spencer took to the stage with IGN's Ryan McCaffrey to talk about the Xbox business, recent studio closures, and future hardware. Following on from the release of Grounded and Pentiment on the Switch, Spencer reiterated Xbox's plan to release more of its...
News Stealth Metroidvania 'Yars Rising' Gets An Easter-Egg Packed New Trailer
Was that... Computer Space?!
Atari and WayForward have revealed a new trailer for the upcoming stealth Metroidvania Yars Rising, launching on Nintendo Switch later this year. It gives us a nice little glimpse at some of the game's core mechanics, including the ability to upgrade protagonist Emi Kimura's powers, hacking into various systems to...
News Unpacking Dev's Musical Puzzler 'Tempopo' Is Coming To Switch This Year
Quite my Tempopo
Witch Beam, the Brisbane-based dev team behind BAFTA-winning indie hit Unpacking, has revealed that its next project — a musical puzzler by the name of Tempopo — is coming to Switch sometime in 2024. With Cult Games on publishing duties, the initial trailer debuted in the recent PC Gaming Show, but you can check out the...
News Gruesome Tactical RPG 'Demonschool' Finally Gets A Switch Release Date In September
It's coming on Friday 13th
Following a delay that pushed it out of 2023 into this year, tactical RPG Demonschool is finally coming to Switch (and other platforms) on 13th September — appropriately, it's a Friday. Announced as part of the PC Gaming Show (with previous showcases containing Meet the Characters and
News Bend Gravity To Your Will In 2D Horror Platformer 'Love Eternal'
Trippy
Publisher Ysbryd Games has revealed Love Eternal, a surreal 2D platformer in which you bend gravity to your will to overcome increasingly difficult challenges. Developed by brlka, the game is currently scheduled to release on the Nintendo Switch in 2025, so we've got a bit of a wait on our hands for this one. It should be worth it though;...
Hands On Sonic X Shadow Generations Is A Love Letter To Sonic Adventure 2
Shadow Superstars
Back in 2011, Sonic Generations felt like an attempt to win back long-time Sonic fans. Whether they grew up with 2D Sonic or the 3D adventures, both sides of the fanbase were becoming frustrated with the attempts at experimentation, and the supposed abandonment of what made Sonic great – fast, frantic, flowing action. Sonic X...
News Sonic Team On Remasters: "If There's A Title People Like, We'll Think About It"
What Sonic game would you like to see return?
Sonic X Shadow Generations remasters the original title and adds a brand-new Shadow the Hedgehog campaign. This upcoming release and Sonic Colors Ultimate have led to speculation about what other Sonic games could potentially return in the future, and now Sonic Team's head Takashi Iizuka has responded...
Round Up Every Game From Wholesome Direct 2024 Coming To Switch
More cosy games are on the way
The Wholesome Direct has now wrapped for 2024 and we've put together another round up here on Nintendo Life showcasing every Switch-related announcement. The games featured include announcements, release dates as well as demos for certain titles. Enjoy! Kamaeru, a frog refuge - Now Available "Kamaeru, a frog...
Round Up Every Switch Highlight At The Future Games Show - Summer Showcase 2024
So many games!
There's already been a bucketload of game announcements this week, and now the Future Games Show - Summer Showcase for 2024 has featured more than 40 exciting upcoming games for multiple platforms including the Switch. Some of these include console announcements and a handful of them have also been confirmed for the Nintendo Switch...
News Dredge's Next Expansion Update 'The Iron Rig' Launches This August
More DLC is on the way
The spooky fishing sim Dredge is getting its next dose of DLC on 15th August 2024, with its new 'Iron Rig' update. This update is the "second official expansion" for this title. As highlighted in the PR, it adds a new story, new tiers of equipment, abilities, gadgets and consumables. There's also 50 new fish being added, a...
News Moonstone Island Launches On Switch Later This Month
Moon on a Switch
Studio Supersoft's creature-collecting, deckbuilding life-sim Moonstone Island is coming to Switch on 19th June. As announced by publisher Raw Fury with the new trailer above, the game — which launched on PC last year — will be making the jump to Nintendo's platform along with new collectible spirits and a new marriage...
News Swipe Right To Fight In Turn-Based Combat Dating Adventure 'Nova Hearts'
Text, date, and fight hot singles in your area
Announced as part of the Future of Play Direct, turn-based combat dater Nova Hearts is confirmed to be coming to Switch along with other platforms something this year. Coming from developer Lightbulb Crew (Othercide), Nova Hearts blends genres with dating sim elements paired with turn-based battles and...
News Block Meets Block In New Minecraft X Tetris Collaboration
"Get the add-on now!"
Hot off Minecraft's 15th anniversary celebrations, Mojang has unveiled a collaboration with the famous puzzle game Tetris in the form of a new add-on. The good news is it's available now! Here's a bit about this new add-on which is available now on the Minecraft Marketplace (via Minecraft.net): "In true Tetris fashion, this...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (8th June)
Wake up, Link
The weekend is finally upon us and it's time to play some games! There has been plenty to talk about this week in the world of Nintendo. Yet more 'Switch 2' rumours trickled in with a fresh batch of supposed codenames, Playtonic announced Yooka-Replaylee (maybe our favourite title of the year, so far) and
News Cult Of The Lamb Announces Free Local Co-Op Update, Out This August
It comes with a new playable character, too
As part of the Devolver Digital presentation today, Cult of the Lamb announced its next free update 'Unholy Alliance' will add local co-op and the 'Goat' as a new playable character. The new co-op feature will allow you to experience the entire campaign in co-op mode and releases for Switch and other...
News Balatro Special Edition Physical Release Announced For Switch
Pre-orders start soon
In some surprise news, the Giant Bomb team has revealed Balatro will be getting a physical "special edition" release across multiple platforms including the Nintendo Switch. There are not many details beyond this just yet, but we do know "pre-orders are starting soon" and there'll be a booster pack of Joker cards and playing...
News N64 Shooter Turok 3 Is Getting A Physical Release On Switch, Pre-Orders Now Live
Joining the Limited Run line
After a slight delay, Turok 3: Shadow of Oblivion was finally released on the Switch eShop last November. If you've been holding out for a physical copy on Nintendo's hybrid system since then, Limited Run Games has now officially unveiled a hard copy is on the way. There'll be a standard edition for $34.99 USD and...
Round Up Day Of The Devs SGF Edition 2024 - Every Announcement, All Confirmed Switch Games
Arranger! Fear the Spotlight! And More!
Day of the Devs is here once again! This bi-annual celebration, from Double Fine Productions and iam8bit, of the weird and wonderful world of indies is always a delight, and at Summer Game Fest 2024, the showcase didn't disappoint. We got a look at 20 games, including seven World Premieres. These range from...
News 'Matchbox Driving Adventures' Brings Die-cast Racing To Switch In September
Sandbox Matchbox?
If you're a toy car fan who didn't get your fill from the two (rather good) Hot Wheels games currently on Switch, we've got good news: Matchbox Driving Adventures is pulling up on Switch on 20th September. However, the premise of this one is a little different, as it's not just a straight racer. This spin on Mattel's die-cast...
News Sonic X Shadow Generations Speeds Onto Switch This October
Sprinting out of Summer Game Fest
Well, we thought that it might appear in tonight's Summer Game Fest Opening Night Showcase and there it was! SEGA has graced us with a new Sonic X Shadow Generations trailer and it came with a 25th October release date. While we were very excited to see when this one will be coming our way, the real star of this...
News 'Sid Meier's Civilization VII' Launches On Switch In 2025, More Details In August
Civ and take
Civilization VII is launching next year, but most importantly if you're reading this website, it's coming to Nintendo Switch! Civilization VI was released on Switch, of course, but it's great news to hear that its long-awaited sequel is also coming to Nintendo's console. Announced during the Summer Game Fest opening showcase,
News LEGO Horizon Adventures Is Coming To Switch, Confirmed For Holiday 2024
Wut?
Sony's Horizon series is coming to Switch in Lego form. As rumoured before today's Summer Game Fest's opening showcase, LEGO Horizon Adventures does indeed exist, but the big surprise is that it's coming on
News The Thing: Remastered Is Officially Announced For Switch, Coming This Year
Are you Mac-ready?
Update [Fri 7th Jun, 2024 21:45 BST]: Yes, we were right! The Thing: Remastered has been officially announced by Nightdive Studios. There's no firm release date just yet, but it's heading to the Nintendo Switch later this year. It's been enhanced with upgraded textures, models, lighting, and much, much more. Let's check out the...
Guide Star Wars: Hunters: Cross-Progression - How To Link Your Account
Always two, there are
Star Wars: Hunters launched on 4th June for Nintendo Switch and mobile and those who want to play on both devices might be wondering if it's possible to enable cross-progression between the two. Well, rejoice! Star Wars: Hunters does have cross-progression and linking your devices is a relatively straightforward process —...
Random Here's How Much It Costs To Showcase A Trailer At Summer Game Fest
Hint: it's quite a bit
Have you ever wondered how much it would actually cost publishers to showcase a trailer at Geoff Keighley's Summer Game Fest Opening Showcase? Well, probably not. But you're here now, which means you're likely just a little bit curious, right? Thanks to Esquire (via Eurogamer), the costs for game trailers have been revealed,...
Guide Star Wars: Hunters: How To Unlock The Mandalorian, Aran Tal
What is the way?
After a few matches in Star Wars: Hunters, you might have seen players select a mysterious Mandalorian from the character roster. This Hunter does not appear on the standard Hunter's Path, so how do you unlock the Mandalorian? Well, not the Mandalorian, but that Mandalorian. We'll tell you how. In this guide, we will run through...
Guide Star Wars: Hunters: How To Upgrade Your Hunter
Take the high ground
In Star Wars: Hunters, you'll have to rely on your Hunter Abilities to shift the tide and beat your opponents. Fortunately, these abilities can be upgraded to give you the edge in battle. There are two main ways to upgrade your Hunter Abilities and we're here to give you a helping hand on both of them. In this guide, we will...
Nintendo Download 6th June (North America)
Star Wars: Hunters! Sociable Soccer 24! Valis!
The latest Nintendo Download update for North America has arrived, and it's bringing new games galore to the eShop in your region. As always, be sure to drop a vote in our poll and comment down below with your potential picks for the week. Enjoy! Switch eShop - Highlights: STAR WARS: Hunters (Zynga,...
News Satan's Feeling Glum In Antonblast's Wonderful Opening Cutscene
"Who is this red guy?!"
Ahead of Antonblast's launch later this year on 12th November 2024, developer Summitsphere has released the game's opening cutscene, and it's pretty great. It showcases Satan (naturally) who, after conversing with a magical mirror, discovers that there is a 'red guy' who happens to 'shine more crimson' than he. This, of...
News Battle Crush, NCSOFT's "MOBA + Battle Royale", Gets Early Access Switch Launch In June
Crush 'em early
NCSOFT's character-based battlefield brawler Battle Crush is coming to Switch on 27th June 27 in Early Access form with cross-play enabled with the Steam, Google Play, and Apple App Store versions. This free-to-play "MOBA + Battle Royale + Brawl" hybrid supports up to 30 players across its various modes, with "unique action skills...
Guide Every Nintendo Switch Online Game Boy (Color) Game Ranked
All the GB and GBC games, ranked by you
Now including all the Mega Men from the June 2024 update. Enjoy! Remember, this list evolves as users rate the games within, so head to the game profiles and rate them out of 10 if you'd like to see the rankings below alter. Enjoy! Game Boy and Game Boy Color titles first arrived on N
News Comedy Horror 'Killing Time: Resurrected' Announced By Nightdive Studios
A classic reborn
So you know we said that Nightdive Studios' rumoured remaster of The Thing would be its next project? Well, it seems like it might its next next one, instead. The team has just announced that it is collaborating with Ziggurat Interactive to launch Killing Time: Resurrected, a remaster of the classic comedy boomer shooter from the...
Guide Summer Game Fest Conference Schedule 2024: Dates, How To Watch, Everything You Need To Know
Another round
It really feels like Summer Game Fest 2023 only just ended, yet here we are gearing up for another look at what Geoff Keighley has up his sleeves for Summer Game Fest 2024. The opening showcase is today, and in this guide we'll be going over exactly when you need to tune into the various showcases over the Summer months, plus which...
News Tomb Raider I-III Remastered Update 3 Now Available, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
The posters in Tomb Raider III return
After Aspyr said it would restore the missing posters in Tomb Raider I-III Remastered, it's now rolled out Update 3 including this fix. Apart from this, the latest update also features many other fixes and improvements across all three titles. Some of these updates are specific, and others apply to all games -...
News Nintendo Expands Switch Online's Game Boy Library With Five More Classics
Mega Man's Game Boy series slides onto NSO
After a Switch Online listing for five Mega Man Game Boy games was spotted on the eShop, Nintendo has now sent this latest update live - adding Mega Man: Dr Wily's Revenge, Mega Man II, Mega Man III, Mega Man IV and Mega Man V to its digital library. These Capcom titles were originally released for the...
News Sonic X Shadow Generations Leaks Have Apparently Surfaced Online
Will more be revealed soon?
Sega announced earlier this year Sonic X Shadow Generations would be coming to the Switch and multiple other platforms this Autumn, so when exactly can we expect it? Although a specific date hasn't been confirmed yet, according to 'billbil-kun' of Dealabs, this remaster featuring a brand new story campaign is currently...
News Former Xbox Console Exclusive 'Echo Generation' Lands On Switch This Month
And it looks lovely
As part of this year's Guerrilla Collective showcase, it's been confirmed that the former Xbox console exclusive Echo Generation will be heading to the Nintendo Switch later this month on 19th June 2024. Dubbed Echo Generation: Midnight Edition, the game features the same stunning visuals and turn-based battles of the original...
Japanese Charts Paper Mario: TTYD Stays On Top Despite Drop In Sales
Switch family surpasses 33 million in lifetime sales
This week's Japanese charts are in from Famitsu (via Gematsu) and it is yet another win for Nintendo's latest, Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door, which claims the crown for the second week in a row. While the remake took in an impressive 115,649 copies in its debut, things are substantially...
News Digital Eclipse Reveals Brutal Action-Platformer 'Völgarr The Viking II'
Death comes knockin'
During today's Guerilla Collective 2024 showcase, Digital Eclipse revealed Völgarr the Viking II, an ultra-difficult action platformer for the Switch landing on 6th August 2024. Inspired by the likes of Ghosts 'n Goblins and Rastan, Völgarr the Viking II is a direct sequel to the 2013 original from Crazy Viking Studios,...
News 'Yooka-Replaylee' Brings Back Playtonic's Love Letter To Banjo In Remastered Form
"Meet the definitive remastered and enhanced version"
Revealed as part of today's Guerrilla Collective presentation, Playtonic's Yooka-Laylee is returning for an encore on "PC and consoles" with Yooka-Replaylee, a glow-up for the 2017 indie original that brought back the Banjo spirit to the 3D platforming genre. As you can see from the reveal...
Guide Star Wars: Hunters: Walkthrough, Beginner's Guide, Hints, FAQs
Everything you need to know about Star Wars: Hunters on Switch
Welcome to our Star Wars: Hunters guide hub. Here we'll take you through everything you need to know about the free-to-play team-based arena combat game that came to Switch on 4th June 2024. We called it a "fast and fun take on the PvP formula" that "feels right at home on Switch" in...
News Surreal Point-And-Click Game 'Garage: Bad Dream Adventure' Gets Switch Release
And it's out today
If you happen to recall the bizarre 1999 point-and-click title Garage: Bad Dream Adventure, then you're in for a treat. If you don't, then... well... you're still in for a treat because it looks wild. It launches on the Switch eShop today for £16.99 / $24.99, so by the time you're reading this, you might be able to purchase and...
News Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance Reaches Peak Hype In Launch Trailer
Not long now!
Ahead of Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance's launch on 14th June 2024, Atlus has revealed the epic launch trailer, likely giving fans one last look at the game before release. It's arguably a bit spoiler-heavy for some, so you'll have to judge whether you want to check it out. Regardless, if you weren't already hyped for the upcoming...
News EA Sports FC 24 Is Getting A Free 'UEFA Euro 2024' Update On Switch
Just in time
UEFA Euro 2024 is just about ready to kick off, with hosts Germany set to take on Scotland on 14th June 2024. To mark the occasion, EA is about to drop a free update on EA Sports FC 24 to bring the upcoming tournament directly to Switch players. The update will be available today (6th June 2024), so you won't have long to wait to dive...
News Play Hollow Knight For Free In Nintendo Switch Online's Latest Game Trial (Europe)
Nailed it
We're sure that most of you will have picked up Hollow Knight by now, but those who have held back on this magnificent metroidvania can now take it for a spin as a part of Europe's new Nintendo Switch Online free Game Trial. The trial period begins today (6th June) on the Switch eShop and you can explore the melancholy map of Hallownest...
News Two Pokémon Scarlet And Violet Squishmallows Are "Coming Soon"
It appears to be Fuecoco and Bellibolt
The Pokémon Squishmallows line continues to grow with two more plush seemingly joining the collection in the future. According to an official post, these two Squishmallows (which appear to be Fuecoco and Bellibolt), will be "coming soon". There's also a proper sneak peek on the way of these Scarlet and...
Video Luigi's Mansion 2 HD Gets A Brand New Overview Trailer
Creeping onto Switch later this month
With Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door now available on the Switch, Nintendo is beginning to shift its attention to Luigi's Mansion 2 HD, due out later this month on 27th June 2024. Following a batch of spooky commercials yesterday, Nintendo has now released an overview trailer. It's only in
News Switch Online's Missions & Rewards Adds Paper Mario: Thousand-Year Door Icons
Update: The third wave is now live
Update #2 [Thu 6th Jun, 2024 03:25 BST]: The third wave of Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door icons are now available. This time you'll have until 12th July 2024 to redeem these icons. This third run contains characters like Mario, Bowser and Yoshi. Update #1 [Thu 30th May, 2024 03:55 BST]: Here's a reminder...
News Octopath Traveler II Receives A Surprise Update On Switch Today
A new mode and bundle are now available
Alongside Octopath Traveler II's release on Xbox and Game Pass today, Square Enix has rolled out a new update for the RPG. It allows you to access a new mode called 'Extra Battle', which is available once you defeat the game's final boss. This includes the ability to te
News Luigi's Mansion 2 HD Is Looking Suitably Spooky In New Japanese Trailers
All three of 'em
We are quickly approaching the release of Luigi's Mansion 2 HD on 27th June and, with the marketing campaign in full swing, Nintendo Japan has uploaded a trio of terrifying trailers to show us a little more of the high-definition chills and thrills. The three short trailers all start with the same spooked Luigi animation — don't...
News Sonic And Co. Roll Into 'Super Monkey Ball Banana Rumble' With The 'SEGA Pass' DLC
Gotta go bananas
Sega has announced that the upcoming Switch exclusive Super Monkey Ball Banana Rumble will receive a special guest appearance from Sonic, Tails, Knuckles, and Amy from the Sonic the Hedgehog franchise via the 'Sega Pass' DLC. The DLC is included with the Digital Deluxe Edition of the game at £59.99, or you can purchase it...
Guide Star Wars: Hunters: Gyro Controls - How To Turn On Motion Aiming
You shot first
If you're used to playing Switch shooters like Splatoon 3 which feature extra gyroscope-based motion aiming to help line up your shots, you might be wishing that Star Wars: Hunters had the same feature. Well, good news! Star Wars: Hunters does have motion controls, and the way to activate them is similar to Fortnite — you've just...
News The First Review For Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance Is In
Back with a vengeance?
Atlus' Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance is just around the corner, offering the 'definitive' experience of the fifth mainline game with two major campaigns and a host of quality-of-life upgrades. Our own review isn't too far off, but if you're interested in what the folks over at Famitsu think of it, then you're in luck...
Guide Star Wars: Hunters: How To Change Your Username
You don't have to stick with 'kyL04eN_123', you know
If you've been playing Star Wars: Hunters, you may be wondering, Is it possible to change my username? Perhaps, by accident, you went with the default 'Jedi7900182' the system assigned you, or the capital letter you put in the middle doesn't look too great, or maybe you just want a change... but...
News 'Wild Bastards' Goes Beyond The Void On Switch Later This Year
Time for a hoedown
Fans of the quirky FPS Void Bastards will want to pay attention, because a direct sequel titled Wild Bastards is heading to the Nintendo Switch on 12th September 2024. Boasting 13 unique playable characters, you'll need to manage the relationships between each one, guide their growth, and make sure they don't die a horrible death...
News Suda51 Unsure If Travis Touchdown Will Return, Admits It's Not His "Call To Make"
"Of course I'd love to see him again"
Goichi 'Suda51' Suda has previously mentioned how Travis Touchdown from the No More Heroes series could potentially return one day, but in his latest interview, he's not so sure about it. Speaking to our friends at Eurogamer during 'MomoCon 2024' last month, Suda51 noted how the rights of the series are still...
News The Legend Of Heroes: Trails Through Daybreak Demo Now Available On Switch eShop
Here's a new trailer to go with it
In case you missed the initial announcement, The Legend of Heroes: Trails through Daybreak has a new demo, and it can now be downloaded on the Switch eShop. As we previously mentioned, the demo for this turn-based RPG will allow you to play through the game's prologue and you can even carry across your save date...
PSA Splatoon 3 News Channel Giving Out Free In-Game Banner
Celebrating the winners of the World Championship
Occasionally, Nintendo will offer free items via its Switch Home Menu news channel and the latest promotion allows Inklings (and Octolings) to redeem a free banner in Splatoon 3. This is a "special banner" featuring the player characters from the team Jackpot - aka the Splatoon 3 World Championship...
News Shiver Entertainment Has Updated Its Website After Being Acquired By Nintendo
The studio will continue to port and develop games for "multiple platforms"
Last month, Nintendo announced it had "entered into an agreement with Embracer Group" to acquire the Miami, Florida-based team Shiver Entertainment. It seems no time has been wasted, with the Shiver Entertainment website already receiving a few updates to its home page...
News Yacht Club Broadcasting Shovel Knight 10th Anniversary Presentation Next Week
Celebrate a decade of digging!
Yacht Club Games has announced it will be hosting a "special edition" of its broadcast to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Shovel Knight. This event will take place next week on 14th June 2024 and will be live-streamed via YouTube with a runtime of approximately 20 minutes. You can see your local time and date for...
News Reynatis Launches September With Bonus 'NEO: The World Ends With You' Content
Update: English trailer included
Update [Tue 4th Jun, 2024 18:45 BST]: NIS America has shared the English trailer for the upcoming Reynatis collaboration with NEO: The World Ends With You. As a recap, the trailer features characters Marin Kinzumi and Moa Fukamachi bumping into Shoka Sakurane of the Shinjuku Reapers, a group of Reapers from NEO...
News Magical Delicacy's Mix Of Metroidvania And Gastronomy Hits Switch In July
A dash of this, a splash of that
If you're into Metroidvanias and cooking (and who isn't?), then good news, you'll be able to enjoy both at the same time with the upcoming title Magical Delicacy on Switch, launching on 16th July 2024. We know what you're thinking: "Gosh, another Metroidvania?", and yeah, we get it. But look, this one looks pretty...
Soapbox Nintendo Needs More Characters Like Paper Mario's Vivian
Viva la Vivian!
Soapbox features enable our individual writers and contributors to voice their opinions on hot topics and random stuff they've been chewing over. Today, it's time to celebrate Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door's Vivian, and Alana does it with Pride. Nintendo’s track record with LGBTQIA+ characters has been… mixed, to say the...
UK Charts Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door Loses The Crown In Its Second Week
Mamma mia!
The latest UK charts are in and after starting strong last week, Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door has slipped from the top spot. Nintendo's latest remake drops into second this time as Hogwarts Legacy once again claims the crown. F1 24 has also zoomed onto the podium, reaching third place in its debut week. Elsewhere, it's business...
News Nintendo Shows More Positive Signs Of Growth With Boost In Employee Count
It also announced an acquisition last month
It's been an incredibly difficult period for the video game industry with layoffs, reshuffles and studio closures. Fortunately, Nintendo is actually in a great place right now thanks to the Switch. Following its recent acquisition of Shiver Entertainment, page 22 of its 84th Shareholder Meeting summary...
News Switch Online's Missions & Rewards Adds Donkey Kong Icons You Can Only "Get By Playing"
Play the arcade hit on the NES library to unlock them
Nintendo has announced a new batch of Switch Online icons you can only "get by playing" its digital retro library. It's already hosted missions like this for Super Mario World and The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past and now it's Donkey Kong's turn. This time, Switch Online members will need...
Includes two other graphics settings
Last week the team behind Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes announced the game would be getting a major Switch patch in "early June" featuring a new performance mode. This same update is now officially live, bumping the game up to Version 1.0.5. Here's a translation of the latest patch (which also adds a...
News Geoff Keighley Would Love Nintendo To "Be A Big Part" Of Summer Game Fest
"But it hasn't happened yet"
Although Nintendo has done some big reveals at The Game Awards, it's not been involved in the Summer Game Fest. Creator Geoff Keighley has mentioned in a recent Q&A how he hopes that can change in the future. Speaking about the major first-party companies (aka the big three) - Keighley noted how Summer Game Fest has...
From Revenge to Rising
WayForward Technologies has worked on several well-known franchises over the years, including the likes of Contra, Silent Hill, The Mummy, Transformers, and even Aliens. Despite this, the reveal that the developer would collaborate with Atari on a brand new Yars entry came as a genuine shock to many, this writer included. Not...
News Retailer 'GAME' Is Ending Its Reward Programme And Elite Membership
Gosh, what next?
Retailer GAME has announced that it will be ending its GAME 'Reward' programme along with the GAME 'Elite' Membership scheme (which is essentially a paid tier of the former) on 31st July 2024. Essentially, then, following this date, customers will no longer be able to redeem any points accumulated on in-store and online purchases...
News The Switch Is On The Road Again With The 'Play Nintendo Tour' (US)
Coming to a city near you!
Nintendo has announced that it will be touring the United States later this month with the 'Play Nintendo Tour', commencing on 13th June 2024. It essentially sounds like a pared-down form of Nintendo Live, in which fans can enjoy a variety of Switch games, including Super Mario Bros. Wonder, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, and...
News 'Tales Of Kenzara: Zau' Director Addresses "Constant Targeted Harassment"
Switch version is currently discounted in the US
Abubakar Salim, founder of Surgent Studios and director of Tales of Kenzera: ZAU, has taken to social media to address the "constant targeted harassment" levelled at him and his team since the game's launch on 23rd April 2024. In a video posted to Twitter clocking in at just under five and a half...
Rumour Leaker Hints At New Nintendo Codenames, Persona 6 On 'Switch 2', And More
Update: Splatoon codename spotted?
Update [Mon 3rd Jun, 2024 09:30 BST] They're at it again. Midori (みどり) is back with another potential codename from Nintendo, and it sounds like it might be related to the Splatoon franchise. In a fresh post on X, Midori states, "There is a a game project at Nintendo with the codename Spiral. By researching...
Feature Nintendo Life eShop Selects & Readers' Choice (May 2024)
Our picks for the best eShop games in May
Pinc yourselves — May is over, the big Summer of Gaming is here, and it's eShop Selects time again. Time flies! To say May has been crazy is a bit of an understatement. Nintendo may have had two big(ish) releases with Endless Ocean Luminous and Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door, but have you seen the...
News New Limited-Time Pokémon Scarlet And Violet Distribution Now Available
Add a Talonflame to your party
The Pokémon Company is still running regular distribution events for Pokémon Scarlet and Violet and the latest one is now officially live. This time trainers can get their hands on a Talonflame based on the one featured at last year's Japanese Championships and distributed to also celebrate the same event this year...
Video 10 Exciting New Games Coming To Nintendo Switch In June 2024
Luigi, Monster Hunter and more
We're now at the halfway mark of the year for 2024 and it's been a blast on the Switch so far with games like Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door. Thankfully, there's even more on the way in terms of first-party exclusives, with the 3DS title Luigi's Mansion 2 making a return this month in HD. As for third-party...
Talking Point How Do You Define 'Retro'?
10 years? 20? Anything older than two console generations?
If you're reading this, you're getting older. Right now, at this moment, you're older than you were when you started reading this sentence. And this one. No, you can't go back and read it again to get younger. Time marches on, so thank you for spending your precious seconds on this silly...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (1st June)
What are YoRHa doing?
Crikey, it's the weekend already..? Ah well, we'll take it! Looking back on this week, it's kinda felt like a bit of a quieter one, but we've still had some pretty sizeable news items drop. The top story this week was undoubtedly the reveal of the new Lego set based on the Legend of Zelda franchise's Deku Tree; it's an...
Random Nintendo Of America Appears To Have Updated Its Sign
"With a fresh coat of paint"
Pictured: The Nintendo of America sign before it was updated Nintendo's next-generation hardware is on the horizon, and with this in mind, NoA appears to have freshened up its signage. As spotted by eagle-eyed fans on social media, the American headquarters has swapped from a plain silver sign to the trademark red and...
News Crash Bandicoot And Spyro Studio 'Toys For Bob' Is Now Officially Independent
It will partner with Xbox to publish its next game
In March, the Crash Bandicoot and Spyro developer Toys for Bob announced it would leave Activision and the Xbox team to become an independent studio. In an update on social media, it's now made this official with a profile update. In its bio description on X, it now says "We are an independent game...
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News Minecraft: The Manga English Release Coming Spring 2025
Minecraft is currently celebrating its 15th anniversary
Minecraft has now turned 15 and as part of the celebrations, the official manga (which originally made its debut in CoroCoro Comic in April 2020) will finally be released in English. VIZ Media is handling the localisation of Minecraft: The Manga, with it expected to launch at some point in...
"Collaboration contents from outside Capcom will not be carried over"
The Nintendo 3DS had plenty of incredible exclusives and in its heyday, a lot of those were in the Monster Hunter series. One gem that truly stands out from its no-glasses-3D siblings is Monster Hunter Stories. Developed as a collaboration between Capcom and Marvelous, this...
News Monster-Collecting RPG Cassette Beasts Scores Stunning Physical Deluxe Edition Next Month
Including the DLC packs!
Super Rare Games has today revealed its physical copies of the 2023 monster-catching RPG Cassette Beasts and they look wonderful. Releasing on 6th June (and expected to ship in July/August) the physical version comes in both a Standard and Deluxe edition — with varying amounts of bonus goodies depending on which you...
Guide Upcoming Nintendo Switch Games And Accessories For June And July 2024
Luigi's Mansion! Monster Hunter! SMTV!
On the lookout for some shiny new Nintendo Switch games to add to your collection? Well, you couldn't be in a better place! We've been busy rounding up our usual selection of games headed to retail over the next few weeks, including some highlights picked by us as well as lots of other games and accessories...
News Little Nightmares III Has Been Delayed To 2025
"Quality is a top priority for us"
After being revealed at last year's Gamescom Opening Night Live with a 2024 date attached, Little Nightmares III has today been delayed to 2025. The announcement from developer Supermassive Games and publisher Bandai Namco Europe stated that the delay has been made so that the team can "give the game the care and...
Guide Splatoon 3: Sizzle Season 2024 - Every New Weapon, Stage & Game Mode
Feeling hot, hot, hot
Summer is finally here, so it's time for Splatoon 3's fresh batch of seasonal goodies to enter the Splatlands. 'Sizzle Season 2024' arrived on 1st June with new weapons, stages, gear and even a fresh Big Run game mode in tow. All of these new additions have been shared on the @SplatoonNA and @NintendoUK Twitter accounts in...
Poll Is $60 Too Much For Nintendo's Switch Re-Releases?
Remaking money
As Nintendo's internal software focus has switched to games for its as-yet-unannounced hardware, we've been enjoying a wave of lower-key ports, remakes, and remasters over the last year or so, in addition to the tentpole TOTKs and Mario Wonders of the world. The sun may be slowly setting on Switch, but quality revisits such as Metroid...
News Take On Swampert In Pokémon Scarlet & Violet's Latest 7-Star Tera Raid Battle
Event starts today
The latest Pokémon Scarlet and Violet 7-Star Tera Raid Battle event has gotten underway today, finally giving players the chance to catch a Swampert (thanks, Serebii.net). The fully-evolved Gen III starter doesn't usually show its face in Paldean encounters — though you can grab a Mudkip thanks to the Indigo Disk DLC's...
News Splatoon 3 Receives A Fresh New Update (Version 8.0.0), Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Update: Now available
Nintendo has released its next major update for Splatoon 3, bumping the Switch title up to Version 8.0.0. It comes with new 'season and catalog' changes, changes to the game's multiplayer, Splatfest, Salmon Run, and all sorts of bug fixes across each mode of the game. Below is the full rundown, courtesy of Nintendo's support...
News Minecraft's Tricky Trials Update Launches On Switch This June
"Discover the trial chambers"
As part of the 15th anniversary Minecraft celebrations, Mojang has confirmed the release date of the next major update 'Tricky Trials' will be 13th June 2024. So, yeah - that's just "a few short weeks" from when this update will roll out in both the Java Edition and Bedrock Edition of the game. In case you've not kept...
Nintendo Download 30th May (North America)
Star Wars: Hunters! Capes! Umbraclaw!
The latest Nintendo Download update for North America has arrived, and it's bringing new games galore to the eShop in your region. As always, be sure to drop a vote in our poll and comment down below with your potential picks for the week. Enjoy! Switch eShop - Highlights: STAR WARS: Hunters (Zynga, 4th Jun,...
Japanese Charts Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door Just About Beats Origami King
Usurped
Ahh, victory. Yes, the latest Japanese charts are in courtesy of Famitsu (thanks, Gematsu) and, as expected, Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door has managed to beat the competition to take the top spot with a total of 115,649 copies shifted. Not only that, but the game has also beaten Paper Mario: The Origami King by 6,557, whic
News Sociable Soccer 24 Finally Kicks Off On Switch In June
Goooooooooal!
If you've been waiting for the spiritual successor to Sensible Soccer, then good news, because Sociable Soccer 24 is finally heading to the Switch on 7th June 2024. That's next week! Boasting over 12,000 licensed players, Sociable Soccer's foundation is built upon simple-to-play yet hard-to-master gameplay mechanics, offering up a...
Feature Is 'Trails Through Daybreak' The Fresh Beginning The Trails Series Needs?
I'm a Daybreaker
We're always a little bit wary whenever someone says that the latest game in Falcom's Trails series is "a great place to start". We know we've said in the past — as we did with Trails from Zero — but it's a statement we always put a lot of consideration into. This statement holds a lot of weight in this franchise, both among...
News Mortal Kombat 1 DLC Fighter 'Homelander' Arrives Early Next Month
The new Kameo Fighter follows "later in June"
After a long wait, we've finally got some proper gameplay footage of the new Mortal Kombat 1 DLC fighter Homelander. The new trailer also confirms he'll be arriving next month on 4th June 2024. In case you missed it, 'The Boys' character will be joining existing DLC characters such as Omni-Man and...
News Another Atlus Persona Game Is On The Way To Switch
P3's Japan-only mobile title joins G-MODE Archives+
G-MODE Archives+ series has another surprise in store for Switch fans, announcing it's releasing the Atlus 3D action RPG Persona 3 Aigis: The First Mission for the eShop on 6th June 2024. Unfortunately, this title (which marks the 100th game in the series) is only being released in Japan, and...
News Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes Switch Update Adding Performance Mode
'Graphics Mode' and 'Balanced Mode' are also on the way
505 Games and Rabbit & Bear Studios last week revealed a major Switch patch was on the way for Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes, and we've now got some more details about what to expect. In a patch scheduled for "early June", the Switch version will receive "performance mode", "graphics...
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