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Monday2nd Dec 2024
Black Friday 2024 Best Deals On Nintendo Switch Consoles, Games, eShop Credit, Accessories And More
Cyber Monday deals now live!
Update (Mon 2nd Dec, 2024 08:00 GMT): It's Cyber Monday! As always, new deals are arriving at stores today on Cyber Monday, the final day of the Black Friday sales period. We'll be sharing any great Cyber deals we can find right here on this page. Original Article: Black Friday has rolled around once again, bringing...
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Deals Get Discounted eShop Credit And Switch Games In Nintendo Life's Black Friday Sale
Sale ends today!
Update (Mon 2nd Dec, 2024 09:00 GMT): Here's a friendly reminder that our Black Friday sale comes to an end today! Consider this your final warning if you're wanting to take advantage of our offers on discounted Nintendo eShop credit, Switch Online subscriptions, and more! All the details you need can be found below. Original...
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- Black Friday
- Nintendo Switch
Random Have You Ever Triggered This Rare Super Mario Galaxy Dialogue?
Bro, c'mon
If you're anything like us, then chances are you've played Super Mario Galaxy to death. After all, even 17 years (!) after its release on the Wii, it's still considered to be one of, if not the best 3D Mario game. When completing some of the tasks in the game, we have to admit that once that irresistible Power Star pops up, we tend to...
- Nintendo Switch
- Wii
- Super Mario
Review Life Is Strange: Double Exposure (Switch) - Not Quite Picture Perfect On Switch
Double trouble
The Life is Strange series has been an interesting diversion from Square Enix’s typical MO of putting out endless takes on RPGs, instead offering heavily narrative-focused stories exploring the trials of various people who develop supernatural abilities. This series' strong storytelling has garnered a loyal fanbase, it’s also...
- Reviews
- Nintendo Switch
News Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp Complete Is Available Now On Mobile
Pay it, keep it
if you've been waiting for a feature-complete version of Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp for mobile, then you're in luck, because Nintendo has finally answered your prayers with a paid version of the popular mobile game. Available now for a discounted price of $9.99 / £8.99, Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp Complete removes all...
- Nintendo
- Mobile
- Animal Crossing
Random Move Over Anakin, Link's Coming For That Podracing Title
Yippee!
After a year of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom builds, we thought that we had seen just about everything Hyrule has to offer. But then we see someone has transformed the Gerudo Desert into Tattooine's Podracing scene and, all of a sudden, we're starting to wonder if we've even scratched the surface of what this game is capable of...
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- Zelda
- Nintendo
- Nintendo Switch
- Star Wars
News Triangle Strategy "Temporarily Unavailable" On Switch eShop, But Have No Fear
It'll be back
It has been out for a little over two years now, but if you finally decided that now's the time to pick up 2022's tactical delight, TRIANGLE STRATEGY, then you're out of luck — at least, you are if you wanted to download it on Switch — because the game has been delisted from the eShop. Yes, those who have yet to download Triangle...
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- Nintendo
- Switch eShop
- Square Enix
News A Bunch Of Nascar Games Will Soon Be Delisted From The Switch eShop
Naffcar
If you enjoy racing around a large, oval track in fast cars, then you might want to grab one of the Nascar games on Switch before they vanish into thin air. Yes, thanks to an announcement from Motorsport Games (cheers, Nintendo Everything), titles from the NASCAR Heat and NASCAR Rivals franchises will be delisted from the Switch eShop from
- Nintendo Switch
- Switch eShop
News Visions Of Mana Director Joins Square Enix After Leaving NetEase's Ouka Studios
To the other side
Visions of Mana director Ryosuke Yoshida has announced that he left the NetEase-owned Ouka Studios at the end of October and has since taken up a position at Square Enix. Yoshida's formal departure follows a report from earlier this year that NetEase was cutting all but a handful of jobs at the development studio soon after...
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- Square Enix
- Mana
- Industry
News Critically Acclaimed Survival Horror 'Sorry We're Closed' Is Rated For Switch
Opening soon?
Akupara Games' critically acclaimed survival horror Sorry We're Closed may be making its way to the Nintendo Switch in the near future. As spotted by Gematsu (thanks, GoNintendo), the title, developed by newcomer à la mode games, has been rated for the Switch, PS5, and PS4 via the Taiwanese ratings board. Originally launched for...
- Nintendo Switch
- Switch eShop
Sunday1st Dec 2024
Random Super Mario 64 GBA Project Showcases "Real Hardware" Demo
The source code will also be released
The Super Mario 64 GBA project by coder Joshua Barretto continues to advance, with the latest showcase displaying a demo of the game running on "real hardware". Yes, after ongoing demands from fans to see the game in action on an actual Game Boy Advance, Barretto has now uploaded video footage of this, while...
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- N64
- GBA
- Nintendo 64
Guide Upcoming Nintendo Switch Games And Accessories For December 2024 And January 2025
New games for a new year
Can you believe we've come to the end of yet another year? Yes, 2024's almost over, so join us as we take a look at the games finishing off the Switch's release schedule for the year – and those that will be waiting for us as we leap into 2025. We've been busy rounding up our usual selection of games headed to retail over...
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- Nintendo Switch
- Upcoming Releases
News Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed Receives Its Second Major Update, Here's What's Included
Fixes, improvements and a sales update
The Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed developers are still releasing new updates for the game and the second major one has now arrived. This "second patch" for the game fixes some issues and also makes various improvements to the game. Most notably there is a fix tied to "extra content movies" not unlocking...
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- Switch eShop
- Updates
- Mickey
- Disney
Video 10 Exciting New Games Coming To Nintendo Switch In December 2024
Croc, Antonblast, Legacy of Kain and much more!
Well, this is it - the final month of 2024 and we're going out with a bang (or rather blast) starting with Antonblast and games like Square Enix's FANTASIAN Neo Dimension. Just days later you can look forward to some classics including RollerCoaster Tycoon and Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 1 & 2...
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- Nintendo Switch
- Switch eShop
- Upcoming Releases
Feature Nintendo Life eShop Selects & Readers' Choice (November 2024)
Our picks for the best eShop games in November
What do you do on the 1st of December? Put up the Christmas tree? Open the first door of your Advent Calendar? Or have a browse at the most recent eShop Selects? Of course, it's the latter! We're looking back at November before we hit the holidays, and while those in North America may be recovering...
- Features
- Switch eShop
- Nintendo Switch
- eShop Selects
Poll Box Art Brawl - Duel: Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate (3DS)
Hunting on the go
We are back with another edition of Box Art Brawl! Last time, it was a one-on-one match-up for the GBA's Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land and after a few weeks of close calls, we had a pretty definitive winner in this one. It was the darker European and North American variant that walked away with a comfortable win, taking 64% of...
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- Poll
- Box Art Brawl
- 3DS
- Monster Hunter
Video Konami Uploads Suikoden Opening Trailer Ahead Of I & II HD Remaster Release
Update: Suikoden II opening now available
One collection JRPG fans will want to be on the lookout for early next year is Konami's Suikoden I & II HD Remaster. Ahead of the release in March 2025, the Japanese company has now uploaded the opening trailer for the Suikoden I HD Remaster. It provides a glimpse of the many characters and environments...
- Nintendo Switch
- Switch eShop
- Upcoming Releases
- Konami
- Suikoden
News Sonic 3 Movie Director Shares "First Piece Of Concept Art" Created
Highlighting the "story of Shadow & Maria"
We already know Sonic 3 movie director Jeff Fowler has a special connection with Shadow the Hedgehog, and now ahead of the third movie's launch this month, he's taken to social media to show off the "first piece of concept art" created for the latest outing. As mentioned (spoiler warning), it shows an...
- Sonic
- Movies
- Sega
- Upcoming Releases
Saturday30th Nov 2024
Guide 62 Switch Games You Should Pick Up In Nintendo's Black Friday Sale (Europe)
Every Switch game on sale that we rated 9/10+
Just a reminder that the European sale ends this Sunday! 2024's Black Friday sales are up and running with Nintendo's European Switch eShops featuring a large selection of discounted games — including many first-party Nintendo classics — that are discounted until the sale ends on Sunday 1st...
- Guides
- Nintendo
- Switch eShop
- Deals
- UK
Video Here's The Official Mega Man Trailer For Amazon's 'Secret Level' Series
The "groundbreaking" anthology debuts next month
At Opening Night Live in August, Amazon shared a teaser of its new anthology series 'Secret Level' from the "creative minds behind LOVE, DEATH + ROBOTS. It's a series focused on "original stories set within the worlds of some of the most beloved video games" and we've now got our first look at the...
- Mega Man
- Capcom
- Amazon
- Videos
Video Footage Of LEGO's "Unreleased" James Bond Video Game Surfaces Online
It apparently wasn't suitable for the LEGO brand
The LEGO video games have tapped all sorts of IP over the years, but one project that never did see the light of day was a James Bond entry. TT Games was at one point working on its own brick-based spin-off of the 007 franchise and now footage of this pitch has surfaced online. It shows the famous...
- Videos
- Lego
- James Bond
News ININ Games Acquires Shenmue 3 Publishing Rights, Teases Announcement
Fans are already calling for a Nintendo release
Nintendo's platforms have hosted all sorts of iconic series over the years, but one we haven't seen just yet is Shenmue. While nothing has admittedly changed on this front, a recent announcement has reignited hopes. ININ Games has revealed it has now "officially acquired" the publishing rights to...
- Industry
- Shenmue
- Sega
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (30th November)
Monkeying around
The weekend is here, which means it's time to relax and dive into a few games after what has no doubt been another busy, busy week. Before we do, however, let's recap some of the week's biggest stories. First up, it was revealed that Tencent would be bringing an end to online services for the Nintendo Switch in China in 2026. Just...
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- Talking Point
- Nintendo Switch
- What Are You Playing
Friday29th Nov 2024
Guide Best Nintendo Switch Couch Co-op Games
What are the best couch co-op games on Switch?
While there's a huge variety of gaming experiences available on Nintendo's hybrid console, there's a good chance that couch co-op games were a big part of the reason you bought it. The Switch is tailor-made for multiplayer experiences thanks to its Joy-Con controllers, which double up as two separate...
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- Nintendo Switch
- Switch Essentials
- Best Switch Games
Guide 133 Games You Should Pick Up In Nintendo's 'Cyber Deals' Switch eShop Sale (North America)
Every game we scored 9/10 or higher
The Black Friday sales are here. The European eShop got its wave of tasty discounts last week and now it's North America's turn. The 'Cyber Deals' eShop sale is now live, with a boatload of titles getting a price cut until 2nd December at 11
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- Nintendo
- Switch eShop
- Sales
News Switch Is Getting A New Star Trek Game For Christmas
'Star Trek: Legends' beams down on Xmas Day
For many years it's been slim pickings for Star Trek games on Nintendo systems, and while we've got our fingers crossed that Star Trek: Resurgence will get ported sooner rather than later, Star Trek Prodigy: Supernova — a solid co-op adventure from Tessera Studios — has been the only game to go boldly...
- Upcoming Releases
- Nintendo Switch
- Star Trek
News Nintendo Highlights Every 'Donkey Kong Country' On Switch With A New Trailer
Prepare to return... again
Nintendo has released a new trailer taking a look at every Donkey Kong Country game on Switch in preparation for the release of Donkey Kong Country Returns HD on 16th January 2024. If you've got a subscription to the standard Nintendo Switch Online service, you can play every SNES game from the series right now. That...
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- Nintendo Switch
- Nintendo Switch Online
- Donkey Kong
News Nintendo Store Tokyo's Latest Gacha Goodies Are A Range Of Zelda: TOTK Zonai Devices
You're gunna hear me Rauru
Remember earlier this year when Nintendo revealed its range of controller button fidget toys, sold exclusively in the gacha machines of its Japan stores? Well, it looks like there's a new collection in town to get us envious all over again. As spotted by a whole host of people today on Twitter and BlueSky, it appe
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- Nintendo
- Zelda
- Tears of the Kingdom
- Japan
News Vampire Survivors' New Road Map Is Ridiculous, And We Love It
Can you decipher it?
Developer Poncle has posted an update on the future of the wildly popular Vampire Survivors, noting that the game "isn't over" and that more content is on the way. However, you'll have a bit of a hard time deciphering the upcoming road map, as it's been presented in the most ridiculous way possible. Names of expansions and maps...
- Nintendo Switch
- Switch eShop
Random Now Pokémon Is Getting Its Own 'TCG' Rip-Off On The Switch eShop
Just stop
It's no secret that the Switch eShop is home to a ridiculous amount of utter slop alongside the genuinely good games, but what's baffling us is just how unwilling Nintendo seems to be to improve anything. Just this week, we highlighted a game that blatantly copied Witch Beam's homework with Unpacking, and now it seems as though Pokémon...
- Nintendo Switch
- Switch eShop
- Upcoming Releases
Rumour Mortal Kombat 1 Future DLC Supposedly Cancelled
Fatality
According to a new rumour doing the rounds within the Mortal Kombat 1 community, future DLC plans for the brutal and bloody fighting game have supposedly been scrapped. A Mortal Kombat "verified insider" known as Fate Unknown - who reportedly has a proven track record - is claiming NetherRealm Studios has axed its plans for a second story...
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- Nintendo Switch
- Mortal Kombat
- DLC
Poll So, Will You Be Getting Donkey Kong Country Returns HD For Switch?
Go bananas in early 2025
We're almost in December and that means Donkey Kong Country Returns HD is arriving very soon. Yes, in case you somehow missed it, the 2010 Wii Classic is getting another release. This remaster will not only include a facelift but it also features all of the bonus levels from the 2013 3DS game, bumping up the total amount of...
- Nintendo Switch
- Donkey Kong
- Upcoming Releases
- Polls
Video Latest Professor Layton Trailer Upload Shows Off English In-Game Text
See what the locals of Steam Bison have to say
Remember the new Professor Layton and the New World of Steam trailer that was shared in August? Well, Nintendo UK has now shared a slightly different one. While it's the same footage and gameplay, and the voice work and voiceovers are still in Japanese, the in-game text is now displayed in English. So...
- Nintendo Switch
- Upcoming Releases
- Videos
Random Pokémon Fan Crunches The Numbers To Settle Alpha Sapphire's "Too Much Water" Debate
Wait, the meme was true??
Back in 2014, IGN, like many outlets, shared its review of Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire. While the vast majority showered the 3DS remakes with praise, IGN was slightly more critical, awarding them a 7.8/10 and noting that they have "too much water" (among other criticisms, naturally). In case you haven't seen it...
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- 3DS
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News Nintendo Is Ranked The Third Most Sought-After Employer In Japan
Gee, wonder why?
A new survey conducted by Japanese employment agency Gakujo reveals that Nintendo is the third most sought-after employer in the region. This comes via Otaku Soken (thanks, Automaton) and is based on responses from 5,476 university students across Japan. Nintendo is the highest company from the entertainment sector, and is only...
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- Japan
- Industry
News Nab Some Sweet Promo Cards In Pokémon TCG Pocket's New Limited-Time Drop Event
Including a spicy full-art Venusaur
Gosh, the Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket new additions just keep coming thick and fast, don't they? Today, the game's first 'Drop Event' has got underway, giving you a chance to pick up some tasty promo cards by taking part in special promo battles. The Venusaur Drop Event runs from today until 13th December...
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- Pokemon
- Pokemon TCG
- Mobile
News Xenoblade Singer Performs Gorgeous New Renditions Of Earthbound & Eiyuden Chronicle Music
Aaand, relax
If you're rebounding off a day of Thanksgiving turkey (or just a regular Thursday, for those outside the US) and are looking for something to relax and unwind to, the singer behind Xenoblade Chronicles' ending theme, Sarah Àlainn, has you covered. Over the course of this week, the musician has dropped a trio of new tracks inspired by...
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- Nintendo
- Music
News Pokémon TCG Pocket Sets Its Sights On "Inappropriate Player Names"
Some names are "causing discomfort to other users"
Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket has been available on mobile devices for a month now and it's a huge success story. While the game is chugging along just fine, it seems the development team has had to issue a notice about inappropriate player names. It seems some trainers have decided to create...
- Pokemon
- Pokemon TCG Pocket
- Mobile
News It's Over! Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp's Online Service Has Officially Ended
The paid version replaces it next month
Earlier this week, you might have seen how Isabelle and the villagers said their goodbyes in Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp on mobile devices. Well, in an update, the online service for the free-to-play game has now officially ended. The game's social media account shared the following message and artwork to...
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- Nintendo
- Mobile
- Updates
- Upcoming Releases
Thursday28th Nov 2024
Feature 9 Things Nintendo Could Add To Switch 2 So It's Not 'Just Another Switch'
The same but different
So here we all are, waiting. For all the rumours — all the supposed prototype casings and talk of electromagnets and back buttons — the only things we can say for certain about 'Switch 2' are that it'll be revealed sometime in the next 123 days (before the end of the fiscal year on 31st March 2025) and that
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- Nintendo
- Switch 2
- Poll
- Best of 2024
News The First Review For Fantasian Neo Dimension Is In
From the creator of Final Fantasy
Earlier this year, Square Enix revealed it would be bringing Mistwalker's turn-based RPG Fantasian to multiple consoles including the Switch. We're now a week out from the arrival of Fantasian Neo Dimension and the first review is in! As usual, it comes from the Japanese outlet Famitsu, and it's delivered a score...
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- Switch eShop
- Upcoming Releases
- Square Enix
- Final Fantasy
Guide Donkey Kong Country Returns HD - Best Deals And Cheapest Prices
Including the new Adventure Bundle
Donkey Kong Country Returns HD is Nintendo's first major release of 2025, having launched on Nintendo Switch on 16th January. If you're hoping to find the best deals and cheapest prices for the game, as well as details on any special retail bundles like the newly revealed Adventure Bundle, you're absolutely in the...
- Guides
- Nintendo Switch
- Upcoming Releases
News New Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom Animation Short Is So Very, Very Boring
*Pokes* ... do something
Nintendo has released a short animation based on The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, highlighting the game's core 'echo' mechanic in which you conjure up copies of objects to reach areas that would otherwise be inaccessible. It certainly does the job in showcasing the gameplay, but goodness, it's just so boring. Zelda...
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- Nintendo Switch
- Zelda
News Nintendo Reportedly Seeking "New Targets" In Switch Piracy Investigation
Sailing the high seas
Following Nintendo's recent investigation into the Switch "pirate" James 'Archbox' Williams, the video game giant is now reportedly seeking "new targets". As highlighted by Stephen Totilo of Game File, the company doesn't appear to be done with the SwitchPirates subreddit just yet: "Nintendo of America (NOA) said its...
- Nintendo Switch
- Nintendo
- Piracy
- Legal
- US
Random Hitting Mario & Luigi: Brothership's Max Level Takes An Insane Amount Of Patience
Great EXPectations
Of all those who started Mario & Luigi: Brothership earlier this month, fewer will have seen it through to the bitter end. Fewer still will have completed all of its side missions and unlockables and we'd wager that an even smaller number will have reached the plumbing protagonists' full potential with a pair of max levels...
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- Nintendo
- Nintendo Switch
- Mario
Japanese Charts There's No Stopping Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake
Another big one for Square's latest
Famitsu is back with our latest look at the physical software sales chart for Japan, and it's another week in the top spot for Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake. Square Enix's latest pulled in an additional 91,362 copies between Switch and PS5 this week, which is far from its debut's 821,770 total, but it's still...
- Nintendo Switch
- Japan
- Charts
- Sales
News Retro-Style Racer 'Victory Heat Rally' Could Be Powersliding Onto Switch Soon
Update: It's official!
After suffering a delay for Switch in August, it seems Victory Heat Rally might still make the finish line by 2024. According to a listing on the Japanese eShop, racers can get ready to start their engines on 12th December 2024. Keep in mind no official announcement has been made, so until then, this is possibly subject to...
- Nintendo Switch
- Switch eShop
- Upcoming Releases
News Monster Hunter-Style RPG 'Dauntless' Is Getting Overhauled In Next Week's 'Awakening' Update
We have MonHun Wilds at home
Back in 2019, developer Phoenix Labs boarded the Monster Hunter train with its free-to-play take on Capcom's beast-slaying formula. The result was Dauntless, an online RPG with a decent gameplay loop, but one that really chugged on Switch. In the years since, Dauntless had somewhat slipped from our minds (2019 feels...
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- Switch eShop
- Updates
Opinion Raise A Glass To The Nintendo DS' Peculiar Peripherals
Let there be cartridge
I've been noodling with my old DS in the last week. Whether it was to celebrate its 20th anniversary, reaffirm it as my favourite system of all time, or simply help me forget that it has been two decades since I first played Nintendogs, I can't be sure. But what I do know, is that I've been having a blast. Naturally, I went...
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- Features
- Soapbox
- Nintendo
- DS
News Taito Milestones 3 Finally Locks In A Western Release Date On Switch
Dive into the 10-game collection next month
The third entry in Taito's arcade collection series, Taito Milestones 3, has been sitting with a "Winter 2024" Western release window for a good few months now. But today, the day of the game's Japanese launch, no less, we finally have a firm date. Taito Milestones 3 will arrive on Western Switch eShops...
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- Switch eShop
- Upcoming Releases
