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Tuesday19th Nov 2024
News After Almost 30 Years, Japan Finally Has A New Best-Selling Pokémon Game
Finally overtaking Red and Green
We knew that it would only be a matter of time, but it seems it's finally official. According to Famitsu, Pokémon Scarlet & Violet has become Japan's best-selling Pokémon game of all time. According to the Japanese outlet, ScaVi has shifted an impressive 8.3 million copies domestically to date, finally pushing...
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- Nintendo
- Nintendo Switch
- Pokemon
- Japan
News Here's A Look At Sonic The Hedgehog 3's New Movie Poster
Arriving in cinemas next month
We're getting closer to the final month of the year and that means the blue blur is ready to return in the Sonic the Hedgehog 3 movie. To build excitement, Sega has now shared a look at a new movie poster. As you can see Sonic and his friends are all featured, along with Eggman, Gerald Robotnik, and of course, the...
- Sonic
- Sega
- Movies
- Upcoming Releases
UK Charts Mario & Luigi: Brothership Drops Anchor Outside The Top Ten
Dragon Quest and LEGO Horizon debut even further down
After missing key data last week, GfK has finally provided an updated look at the UK charts so we can get an idea of where all the newbies have landed. For Nintendo's latest, that's a little way down. The latest look informs us that Mario & Luigi: Brothership got off to a good start last...
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- Nintendo
- Nintendo Switch
- UK
News 'Nintendo Music' Adds Classic N64 Soundtrack, Here's Every Song Included
The mobile app gets boost power with F-Zero X
Nintendo has been rolling out regular updates for its Switch Online mobile app 'Nintendo Music' and this week's release adds the N64 soundtrack from F-Zero X. This soundtrack is loaded with 20 tracks all up and has a runtime of 38 minutes. You'll be able to listen to songs like Dream Chaser (Silence),...
- Nintendo Music
- Switch Online
- F-Zero
- N64
- Nintendo Mobile
News Goodboy Galaxy Developer Dramatically Cuts Ties With Physical Distributor
Update: First Press Games responds
Goodboy Galaxy Ltd., the developer and publisher behind – you guessed it – Goodboy Galaxy, has confirmed it has ended its contract with physical distributor First Press Games. The latter has been offering up physical bundles of the title on Game Boy Advance, though has been running into frequent significant...
- Nintendo Switch
- Switch eShop
- Game Boy Advance
Random Iconic 'DK Rap' Song Has Been Remade 25 Years Later
With help from rapper 'Substantial'
If you've been a part of the Nintendo gaming community for a while, then chances are you're well acquainted with 'DK Rap', the charming introductory theme tune seen in 1999's Donkey Kong 64. It's gained significant notoriety and love over the years, though many fans do concede that the song isn't actually that...
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- Donkey Kong
- Nintendo
- Rare
News Super Monkey Ball Banana Rumble Update Will Add First-Person Mode
Sick bags at the ready
An upcoming update for Super Monkey Ball Banana Rumble will bring the game up to version 2.00, adding in a wealth of new modes and options for players to enjoy. Available from 26th November 2024, the new update wil be free for all owners, of course, but Sega is also introducing two downloadable characters via paid DLC in the...
- Nintendo Switch
- Sega
- Super Monkey Ball
News Dragon Quest III Remake Producer Would "Love" To See Final Fantasy VI HD-2D
It's been on his mind for some time now
Square Enix is on a roll with its HD-2D series, so what could potentially follow after it's done with Dragon Quest's Erdrick Trilogy? Speaking to Inverse recently about Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake, the game's producer Masaaki Hayasaka said he would "love" to see Final Fantasy VI make a return,
- Nintendo Switch
- Final Fantasy
- Dragon Quest
- Square Enix
Poll What Review Score Would You Give LEGO Horizon Adventures?
Is everything REALLY awesome?
Well, here's a sentence that we never thought we'd be writing: we spent the weekend playing the latest Horizon entry on Switch. Yes, LEGO Horizon Adventures has let Aloy and co. out of the Sony playground and onto Nintendo systems for the first time, and now it's your chance to let us know what you make of it. The game...
- Poll
- Features
- Nintendo Switch
- Lego
News Pokémon TCG Pocket Has Already Generated $120 Million Since Launch
That's a lot of Pokè Gold
Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket, the new mobile app taking the world by storm, has reportedly generated a total of $120.8 million since its initial launch on 30th October 2024 – that's an awful lot of Poké Gold! As reported by PocketGamer (thanks, GamesIndustry), TCG Pocket is averaging out at around $6.4 million in...
- Pokemon
- Mobile
- Pokemon TCG
Monday18th Nov 2024
Review Stray (Switch) – A Brilliant Game Lands On Its Feet With A Solid Switch Port
Feline fine
Nintendo Switch players have been waiting a while to get their hands on 2022’s Stray, the critically acclaimed puzzle-platforming adventure from developer BlueTwelve Studio and one-time PlayStation console exclusive that lets you explore an A.I.-populated cyberpunk world through the perspective of an adorable feline protagonist. While...
- Reviews
- Switch eShop
Mini Review Carpathian Night Starring Bela Lugosi (Switch) - Nails That Classic Castlevania Feel
Dead good
Going into Carpathian Night Starring Bela Lugosi, there was an undeniable fear that this would be a cheap, throwaway knock-off of Konami’s Castlevania series; one that we’d rinse in a single sitting before casting it aside for the real deal. Instead, we were treated to an incredibly well-crafted game that can easily stand toe-to-toe...
- Reviews
- Switch eShop
News Nintendo Is Offering An Extra Code With Any 12-Month Individual NSO Purchase
Bring a friend
Nintendo has announced a new Black Friday offer in which any individual 12-month Switch Online membership purchase will be granted an additional code to give to a friend. The offer is now in place until 1st December 2024 and is currently valid in the UK and Europe, though if the same is announced for North America, we will update...
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- Nintendo Switch
- Nintendo Switch Online
- Sales
News Save On Final Fantasy Pixel Remasters In Square Enix's Switch eShop Sale (North America)
Pixel perfect
Black Friday is almost upon us (heck, it's already started for most retailers) so, naturally, the Switch eShop sales are about to start coming thick and fast. One worthy of being highlighted today is Square Enix's 'Nintendo Cyber Deals', which brings a swathe of delicious discounts to the Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster series. The sale...
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- Switch eShop
- Square Enix
- Final Fantasy
- Sales
You Twinsen, you lose some
You may not have heard of Little Big Adventure, but if you have, it’s likely you remember it fondly. It popped up on PC in the last months of 1994, then found its way to PlayStation and other platforms. It didn’t shift millions, but it gained cult status for its unique atmosphere, inventive controls, and memorable...
- Reviews
- Switch eShop
News Shiny Rayquaza Is Coming To Pokémon Scarlet & Violet
Alongside a whole slate of events
Pokémon Scarlet & Violet is celebrating its two-year anniversary with a bumper list of in-game events, all of which culminate in the arrival of shiny Rayquaza, which you'll be able to get for a limited time via Tera Raid Battles. The black-coloured Rayquaza will be available in Scarlet & Violet from 20th...
- Nintendo Switch
- Pokemon
News We're Really Jealous Of Japan's Incredible New Pokémon Gold & Silver Merch
Gotta buy 'em all
The Pokémon Company has revealed a new range of merch based on Pokémon Gold And Silver in celebration of Gen 2's 25th anniversary. We're going to be honest, we're quite jealous. A lot of merch can look pretty grim and tacky, but the selection on offer here is really quite nice. You've got bomber jackets, heat-changing mugs,...
- Nintendo
- Pokemon
- The Pokemon Company
- Japan
- Merch
Anniversary Donkey Kong Country Is Now 30 Years Old (SNES)
King K-O-N-G
Believe it or not, Donkey Kong Country for the SNES has turned 30 years old after originally launching in the UK on 18th November 1994. Often regarded as one of the greatest platformers of all time, Donkey Kong Country was the first in an SNES trilogy from developer Rare, and was really the game that properly kickstarted a fruitful...
- Anniversary
- Nintendo
- SNES
- Donkey Kong
- Rare
News Surprise! Life Is Strange: Double Exposure Arrives On Switch eShop Tomorrow
With a physical release coming next year
Well, here's a pleasant surprise for all the Life is Strange fans out there. After launching on PlayStation 5 last month, Square Enix has today announced that the series' first proper sequel, Life is Strange: Double Exposure, will finally be landing on the Switch eShop on 19th November... wait, that's...
- News
- Switch eShop
- Upcoming Releases
Poll What Review Score Would You Give Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake?
Quest for the best
Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake finally adventured onto Nintendo Switch last week and we'd imagine that many of you have spent the weekend diving into this swanky new take on the JRPG classic. Well, if you have been playing along, now's your chance to let us know what you make of it so far. Square Enix's latest remaster is a...
- Poll
- Features
- Nintendo Switch
- Dragon Quest
- Square Enix
News My Nintendo Store UK Brings Black Friday Discounts To Select LEGO Sets
LE(t's)GO
Black Friday is (almost) here, and My Nintendo Store UK is already getting into the savings spirit with a host of tasty discounts across a range of LEGO sets. Naturally, the one that caught our eye first and foremost was the LEGO Legend of Zelda Great Deku Tree 2-in-1 set, which has been cut down from £259.99 to £181.99 — okay, it's...
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- Nintendo
- My Nintendo Store
- UK
- LEGO
Sunday17th Nov 2024
News Mario & Luigi: Brothership Was Rated Well Ahead Of Its Release
Classic Nintendo
Nintendo has all sorts of games in the pipeline, but it doesn't always release them as soon as they're complete. We've seen this occur during the Switch generation with series like Pikmin and Metroid Prime, and it seems another game the company could have been sitting on for quite some time was the recent release Mario & Luigi:...
- Nintendo Switch
- Switch eShop
News Expansion Packs And DLC Are Now "Eligible In All Categories" At The Game Awards
This also includes remakes, remasters and new seasons
Ahead of the nominees being revealed for The Game Awards this year, it seems there's some debate online about the new eligibility rules. According to the FAQ on the official website, "expansion packs, new game seasons, DLCs, remakes and remasters" are now eligible to be nominated across "all...
- Nintendo Switch
- The Game Awards
- Industry
- The Game Awards 2024
News Vampire Survivors: Ode To Castlevania Switch Update Released, Here's What's Included
"Another patch" is also scheduled
Vampire Survivors recently rolled out new DLC titled 'Ode to Castlevania' on the Switch. It seems there were some bugs in the initial build, but a patch has now been released addressing some of the problems. There are some fixes for crashes, respawns, missing unlocks and more. Here's the full rundown from the...
- Switch eShop
- DLC
- Castlevania
- Vampire Survivors
- Updates
Review Nairi: Rising Tide (Switch) – A Satisfying Point-And-Click Sequel With A Few Bugbears
Two-point(-and-click) perspective
Back in 2018, the Switch’s touchscreen functionality made point-and-click games, once best played on PC, much more accessible for console players. In fact, many games on our list of Best Point And Click Adventure Games launched in the hybrid console’s second year – NAIRI: Tower Of Shirin among them. Six years...
- Reviews
- Switch eShop
News Atelier Yumia Shows Off Key Art And Second Official Trailer
Plus over 30 minutes of gameplay footage
Following a release date announcement earlier this year, Koei Tecmo has now released its second official trailer for Atelier Yumia: The Alchemist of Memories & the Envisioned Land. It's also released some key art and more than 30 minutes of new gameplay footage, which you can check out below. This game...
- Nintendo Switch
- Switch eShop
- Upcoming Releases
- Atelier
- Koei Tecmo
Poll Box Art Brawl - Duel: Double Dragon (NES)
Double trouble
We are back, back, back with another edition of Box Art Brawl! Last time, we matched up two Game Boy covers for the weird Tetris sequel, Hatris, and oh boy was it a close contest! The colourful Japanese design just about clinched it in the end, taking 51% of the vote over North America's 49%. Talk about a photo finish! For a change...
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- Poll
- Box Art Brawl
- NES
- Double Dragon
"If you've got a cool idea for a game, you can pitch your cool idea for a game."
Raise your hand if you haven’t played a Jackbox game… okay, trust us, if this were a real room, this would have created a pretty solid visual for how prolific the Jackbox party games have become over the years. Almost everyone has played one, and this week, believe...
- Features
- Interviews
- Nintendo Switch
- Jackbox
- Anniversary
Saturday16th Nov 2024
Guide Best Mario RPGs Of All Time
Where does Mario & Luigi: Brothership rank?
Updated with Mario & Luigi: Brothership and given a fresh clean-up to suit our new format. Scroll down to find out where the critically divisive 'ship lands. Enjoy! <related ids="173767"> What is the best Mario RPG? Mario has been dabbling in the turn-based genre since 1996's Super Mario RPG:...
- Guides
- Best Games
- All Time
- Nintendo
Video New Switch Online Trailer Highlights Classic Pokémon Games
Now, how about those mainline classics?
Switch Online's retro game library has been bolstered over time with all sorts of exciting releases and there's now a handful of classic Pokémon games available on the service. With this in mind, the latest trailer from Nintendo's UK branch has put the spotlight on every Pokémon game released for the...
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- Nintendo Switch
- Switch Online
- Pokemon
- Expansion Pack
Time to rewrite history
Running a budding kingdom is hard, but it is made even more difficult by being surrounded on all sides by a host of potential enemies, all vying for land, resources, and power. Few video games have managed to recreate that pressure as well as Koei Tecmo’s Romance of the Three Kingdoms series, with Romance of the Three...
- Reviews
- Switch eShop
- Romance of the Three Kingdoms
- Koei Tecmo
News Pokémon's Major Game Freak Leak Is Apparently Over (For Now)
But the leakers intend to share more "at a later date"
Last month, Pokémon developer Game Freak confirmed a third-party gained unauthorised access to a company server earlier this year - leaking personal information and reportedly all sorts of details about past and present projects. Now that the damage has been done, the leakers have shared an...
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Pokemon
- Nintendo Switch
- Leaks
- Game Freak
Video Tales Of Grace f Remastered Showcases New Gameplay, QoL Features And Includes "Over 80 DLC"
Returning early next year
Bandai Namco lifted the lid on the action RPG Tales of Graces f Remastered earlier this year and it's scheduled to launch on Switch in January 2025. Tales of Graces originally debuted on the Wii in Japan and was eventually ported and localised (with some additional content) for PlayStation 3 as Tales of Graces f. As...
- Videos
- Nintendo Switch
- Upcoming Releases
- Bandai Namco
- DLC
"If the original fans aren’t satisfied, the remake will ultimately be considered a failure"
Booting up Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake and hearing the Overture — known as Loto / Erdrick's Theme in Dragon Quest III — played by the Tokyo Metropolitan Symphony Orchestra for the first time, it's hard not to be washed over by a wave of warmth...
- Features
- Interviews
- Nintendo Switch
- Square Enix
- Dragon Quest
News Tomb Raider IV-VI Remastered Details Returning 'Photo Mode' Feature
Smile, Lara
In case you somehow missed it, Aspyr is working on another Tomb Raider trilogy focused on remastering three more of Lara Croft's adventures. Tomb Raider IV-VI Remastered will also come loaded with plenty of features and one of these is the returning 'Photo Mode' (which also appeared in the first trilogy). This was recently discussed on...
- Nintendo Switch
- Tomb Raider
- Lara Croft
- Switch eShop
- Upcoming Releases
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (16th November)
How you dew-ing?
Another week has come and (nearly) gone, which means it's time to see what we've all got planned for our weekends. First, let's see what's been cracking off this week. It's been a reasonably quiet one for news, but we did at least get a Nintendo Direct; perhaps not the one we're all hoping for, but it was delightful nonetheless...
- Features
- Talking Point
- Nintendo Switch
- What Are You Playing
Video Ratatan, A Rhythm Roguelike From The Team Behind Patapon, Scores A New Trailer
Feel the beat in 2025
Earlier this year, it was announced the team behind the Patapon would be releasing a new rhythm side-scroller roguelike on the Switch in 2025 called Ratatan. Following the successful Kickstarter, we've now got a brand new reveal trailer showcasing a good chunk of gameplay. "For everyone's convenience, here is the new trailer...
- Switch eShop
- Nintendo Switch
- Upcoming Releases
- Kickstarter
Friday15th Nov 2024
News New Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Update Leaves The Switch Behind
La-li-lu-le-lower resolution
A new update for Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1 has been applied by Konami, bringing the game up to version 2.0.0. "Yay!", you might exclaim. Hold up there, buddy. Unfortunately, while the Switch version has benefited from a couple of minor changes (which we'll detail below), the biggest improvements have...
- Nintendo Switch
- Switch eShop
Anniversary 20 Years On, Metroid Prime 2 Represents The Franchise At Its Experimental Best
Crossing worlds
Following up on Metroid Prime was never going to be easy. Although many (this writer included) were sceptical of Retro Studios’ abilities to move Metroid into the 3D, first-person realm, the team not only managed to put its own spin on an established Nintendo franchise successfully, but it also created one of the greatest games of...
- Features
- Anniversary
- Metroid Prime
- Nintendo
News EarthBound 30th Anniversary Merch Will Include A Giant Mr Saturn Plushie
Big zoom
Classic SNES RPG EarthBound, known as Mother 2 in Japan, celebrated its 30th anniversary earlier this year — yes, really, no need to pinch yourself. But Nintendo and Hobonichi will be continuing to celebrate this seminal game later this month with a variety of promotions and merchandise in Japan. Let's start with Hobonichi and a brand...
- Nintendo
- Japan
- EarthBound
- Merch
News Sega Releases New Sonic Game, Exclusive To... Topgolf Venues?
Gotta putt fast
Sega has released a brand-new Sonic game, but don't expect to be downloading it on your Nintendo Switch anytime soon (at all, actually), because it's exclusive to Topgolf. Yep, Topgolf Sonic the Hedgehog, originally announced in the latest Sonic Central showcase, is now playable at Topgolf venues across the US and Glasgow, with more...
- Sega
- Sonic
News GTA Trilogy Update Removes Dev From Splash Screen, CEO Responds
But it's still in the "final credits"
Earlier this week, Rockstar Games rolled out a surprise update for the Grand Theft Auto Trilogy on Switch and other platforms. Fans quickly noticed how the port team 'Grove Street Games' had been dropped from the trilogy's splash screen and now the developer's CEO Thomas Williamson has responded on social...
- Nintendo Switch
- Grand Theft Auto
- Rockstar
- Updates
Round Up The Reviews Are In For LEGO Horizon Adventures
Here's what the critics think
A new LEGO game is out this week on the Nintendo Switch and this one is a bit different as it's based on Sony's PlayStation-exclusive Horizon series. The reviews are now rolling in for LEGO Horizon Adventures and our review has already gone live here on Nintendo Life. We awarded it 6 out 10 - calling it a beautiful but...
- Nintendo Switch
- Switch eShop
- Lego
- Sony
Mini Review Miniatures (Switch) - A Wonderfully Strange Little Narrative Trip
Short 'n' surreal
Experienced across four beautifully rendered vignettes, Miniatures is a short game that leans as much into the shadows as it does into the charming strangeness at the core of each narrative. Miniatures doesn’t take great pains to explain or justify itself, leaving us somewhat mystified by the sparse tales. The connections...
- Reviews
- Switch eShop
News Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake Japanese Switch Box Art Includes Reversible Cover
It always gets the cool version
Square Enix's long-awaited release Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake is out this week on the Switch and if you're planning on picking up a physical copy, you might want to read on... It seems there are some notable differences with the box art and game cartridge. Once again, Japan gets the cool version - with a...
- Nintendo Switch
- Dragon Quest
- Japan
- Random
News The Runtime Of Sonic's Third Movie Outing Has Seemingly Been Revealed
See how it compares to the previous films
The blue blur (and the ultimate life form) are headed to cinemas next month and more information about this new big screen outing is starting to surface. Apart from the director Jeff Fowler teasing some new details, it seems we might also now have the runtime of Sonic the Hedgehog 3. According to a listing...
- Sonic
- Movies
- Sonic the Hedgehog
- Upcoming Releases
News Riviera: The Promised Land Remaster Gets Western Release Date On Switch
Sting's GBA RPG returns later this month
Dept. Heaven fans will have a chance to revisit the origins of Sting's unusual series this month as Riviera: The Promised Land is coming to Switch in North America and Europe on 28th November 2024 (thanks, Gematsu!). The remaster launched in Japan in February 2024, and back then,
- Switch eShop
- Upcoming Releases
- GBA
News Mindcop, A Brain-Melting Detective Adventure, Is Out Now On Switch
Whodunnit?
Publisher Dear Villagers has just released Mindcop on the Nintendo Switch, a wacky 'whodunnit' adventure game in which you play as a detective with the curious ability to dive into the minds of his suspects. Developed by Andre Gareis, who spent six years creating the game out of a deep passion for the detective genre, Mindcop boasts...
- Nintendo Switch
- Switch eShop
News Prime Video May Have Found Its Lara Croft In Game Of Thrones Star Sophie Turner
Reportedly "in talks" to star in the Tomb Raider series
Back in May, Amazon announced that it was working on a live-action Tomb Raider series for Prime Video. While we are no closer to a release date at this point, it seems that the series might (might) have found its Lara Croft: Game of Thrones star Sophie Turner (thanks, Eurogamer). That is...
- News
- Tomb Raider
- TV
- Upcoming Releases
News Splinter Cell Movie Is Reportedly Dead, Producer Admits Team "Just Couldn't Get It Right"
"That's one of the ones that got away"
It has been a long time since we heard any news about Ubisoft's Splinter Cell movie — so long, in fact, that it may come as no surprise to hear that the entire project has reportedly been cancelled (thanks for the heads up, Eurogamer). That is according to one of the producers formally attached to the...
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- Ubisoft
- Movies
