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Wednesday11th Dec 2024
PSA Prince Of Persia: The Lost Crown Is On Sale For Just $15 (US)
A limited-time offer
It's that time of year when there are all sorts of sales on games and if you haven't got around to playing Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown just yet, it's now available as part of Best Buy's deal of the day offerings. It's just $14.99 USD (instead of $39.99) - so act fast, as there are just hours remaining on this deal. Apart...
Tuesday10th Dec 2024
Round Up Every Game From Wholesome Snack 2024 Coming To Nintendo Switch
Preparing for a cosy 2025
With The Game Awards just two days away, we're getting a deluge of new game announcements and showcases, and one of today's headliners is the Wholesome Snack: The Game Awards Edition. The 35-minute presentation showcased tons of cuddly, cosy games, alongside a couple of tearjerkers and some surprise DLC announcements...
News D&D-Inspired Co-Op Adventure 'Worlds of Aria' Rolls Onto Switch Next Month
But will it be a critical success?
Thanks in no small part to Baldur's Gate 3 last year, D&D appears to be very much in at the moment (finally). We have seen a few games take advantage of this new-found interest on Switch in recent months and developer Ludogram Games looks to be joining them with Worlds of Aria. This fantasy co-op adventure...
Review Uncle Chop's Rocket Shop (Switch) - A Fix-'Em-Up Roguelite We Want To Love But Can't
Manual labour
Uncle Chop's Rocket Shop is a roguelite fix-'em-up that combines the frantic buttons-and-levers work of Space Team and the chaotic manual-flipping of Keep Talking And Nobody Explodes with the repetitive, greasy work of car mechanics. You are the sole useful employee of the titular Rocket Shop, a podunk space garage that looks like it...
News Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom Makes The Longlist For BAFTA's 2025 'Best Game' Award
Up against Astro Bot, Metaphor and more
The longlist for the 2025 BAFTA Game Awards is here and Nintendo's own The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom is in the running for the top prize. 58 games have made it onto the BAFTA longlist this year, with each of the 17 categories currently home to 10 potential nominees. These games now make it through to...
News Omega 6: The Triangle Stars Lands February Release Date
Based in Takaya Imamura's manga
Omega 6: The Triangle Stars, the adventure game based on Takaya Imamura's manga of the same name, finally has a Western release date Launching on the Switch on 28th February 2025 (thanks IGN!), Omega 6 blends the first-person adventure genre with RPG elements. You'll follow two humanoids who are searching for a new...
Poll It's Almost Time For The Game Awards, But Are You Expecting Much Switch News?
No, not that - and definitely not THAT
It's that time of the year when in the middle of our personal GOTY list scrambles we sit back for a couple of hours to enjoy Geoff Keighley's annual round-up. For the last 10 years, though it's presented as a gong show and celebration, The Game Awards has essentially been a multiplatform conference, a platform...
News Man Caught Selling Hacked Pokémon Sun Save Data Arrested By Japanese Police
Gotta catch 'em all
If you cast your mind back to earlier this year, you might recall that a man was arrested in Japan for selling modded data from Pokémon Scarlet and Violet. Well, it's clear that not everyone was paying attention to the repercussions, as last week, Japanese police announced that they had arrested a man on similar charges for...
News Eagle-Eyed Fans Think They've Spotted The First 'Switch 2' Image In New Satisfye Trailer
Hmm, we're not sure about that
Last week, we saw what appeared to be the very first 'Switch 2' accessories appearing on the market in China. Ever keen to one-up itself, the 'Switch 2' rumour mill has today thrown up something even juicier: the first 'picture' of the console... if you really, really squint. All this stems from accessory manufacturer...
Rumour 'Switch 2' May Support Samsung's Upcoming MicroSD Cards For Higher Transfer Speeds
We feel the need
In 2024, the Switch's transfer speeds leave a lot to be desired, but that might be one of the wrinkles Nintendo is hoping to iron out with 'Switch 2', if the speculation surrounding a new job listing is to be believed (thanks, Gameranx). Yep, the latest chatter from the 'Switch 2' rumour mill is all about microSD cards,...
News Mario Movie's Spike Voice Actor On His Possible Return: "I Haven't Heard Anything"
Here's why he's not feeling "confident"
We're still over a year away from the next Super Mario movie, but one voice actor who featured in the first film as Spike is already having doubts about a possible return. Speaking to ScreenRant recently, comedian and actor Sebastian Maniscalco said he doesn't have a lot of confidence in Foreman Spike showing...
News Donkey Kong Country OG Dev Says He Would Like To Work On Another Entry
The original game is now 30 years old
Ahead of the grand opening of Super Nintendo World: Donkey Kong Country this week, some of the original Donkey Kong Country development team spoke to VGC about the IP being adapted to an entire theme park. During the same chat, artist Steve Mayles - who helped co-found Playtonic Games (Yooka-Laylee) and create...
News 'Nintendo Music' Adds Another N64 Soundtrack, Here's Every Song Included
Wave Race 64 returns!
In this week's update for Nintendo Music, Nintendo has added the soundtrack from the 1996 N64 title Wave Race 64. This soundtrack includes 32 tracks all up and has a runtime of 36 minutes. You'll be able to listen to tracks from the title screen, the watercraft select screen, Sunny Beach, and the fancy Twilight City. There are...
News Palworld Developer Pocketpair Changes Pokémon-Like Summoning Mechanic
Nintendo's lawsuit claims it "infringes multiple patent rights"
Nintendo and The Pokémon Company filed a patent infringement lawsuit against the Palworld developer Pocketpair in September of this year. In a notable development, Pocketpair has now released an update for Palworld which changes the Pokémon-like throwing mechanic in the game. As...
Monday9th Dec 2024
News Michel Ancel Says Beyond Good & Evil 2 Development Issues Due To "Problems Between Managers"
"I have my share of responsibility"
Former Ubisoft designer and creator of Rayman and Beyond Good & Evil Michel Ancel has lifted the lid on part of Beyond Good & Evil 2's troubled development. In an interview with French outlet Superpouvoir (via
News Looks Like Fire Emblem & Paper Mario Dev Intelligent Systems Is Hiring
Multiple positions available for "popular game titles"
Nintendo subsidiary Intelligent Systems — best known for developing the Fire Emblem, Paper Mario, and WarioWare series' — is currently hiring. Spotted by reader Leaf Garrison, the job is open for (via Google translate) "developing popular game titles" and has been open since 8th November...
News Nintendo Reveals Donkey Kong Country Returns HD's Opening Cutscene
It's... the same
We are barrelling towards the release date of Donkey Kong Country Returns HD on 16th January 2025 and, with a little over a month to go, Nintendo has revealed the game's opening cutscene in all of its remastered glory. Now, yes, if you played the original on Wii back in 2010, then this revamped movie won't appear all that new. But...
UK Charts Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Leads The Pack For Nintendo, As Familiar Faces Hold The Podium
Guess who's back
After a quick look at the latest UK boxed software charts? Well, you've come to the right place. With Black Friday sales fizzling out, things have mostly returned to normal this week. The big three of EA Sports FC 25, Hogwarts Legacy and Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 assume their positions on the podium once again, leaving Mario Kart 8...
News LEGO Fortnite Reveals GTA And Sims-Style Social Roleplaying Game Mode
Aw, brick...
LEGO Fortnite is expanding and changing things up — later this week, LEGO Fortnite Brick Life will be arriving on 12th December 2024. A brand new game mode to go alongside LEGO Fortnite — which is being retitled to LEGO Fortnite Odyssey — Brick Life is a social sim where 32 players can build their own dream homes in a LEGO-style...
Soul survivor
The blood-soaked jewels in the crown of a storied cult franchise, Soul Reaver and its sequel were praised on release for original gameplay and stellar visuals. Gorgeous gothic fantasies, co-written and directed by industry luminary Amy Hennig, they followed the exploits of vampire lord Kain’s fallen lieutenant, Raziel. These games...
News Indie RPG Hit 'Chained Echoes' Announces Ashes Of Elrant DLC
Includes new areas, a new playable character, and fishing!
Two years after the hit indie RPG Chained Echoes released, developer Matthias Linda — now having formed Umami Tiger, his new development studio — has announced Ashes of Elrant, an expansive new DLC package that launches in Q2 2025. This story DLC will take place right before the final...
News Shmup Fans Rejoice! 'DoDonPachi True Death' Is Coming To Switch In Japan This Month
It's true!
Off the back of last year's exquisite Dodonpachi DaiOuJou Blissful Death Re:Incarnation, publisher Live Wire has announced that it's bringing DoDonPachi True Death to Switch in Japan on 19th December. True Death (or 'DoDonPachi SaiDaiOuJou', in Japan) is the sixth entry in Cave's vertical-scrolling shoot 'em up series, initially...
Update: Coming to all platforms in 2025
If you played the Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles video game and were wondering when Tanjiro and his demon-slaying buddies would be returning, we've got an update. Aniplex has announced the second chapter of this game - officially titled Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Hinokami...
"If you're not directly working on the game, go away"
We know that Nintendo can be a little protective of its intellectual properties (now there's an understatement), but it turns out that the company's micromanagement was enough to make one artist on Metroid Prime 3: Corruption leave his position at Retro Studios. That's according to a recent...
News Aspyr's Next Star Wars Remaster Is Now Available To Pre-Order On The eShop
I've got a bad feeling about this
We'll admit, the 2000 PlayStation title Star Wars: Episode I: Jedi Power Battles wasn't the first "classic" to spring to mind when we wondered what Aspyr would be remastering next. But hey, it's coming to Switch next year, and eShop pre-orders are now open. In a new pre-order trailer (above), we get another look at...
Sunday8th Dec 2024
News Sonic X Transformers Collab Officially Teased, Photos Leaked Online
Update: Officially announced, pre-orders go live soon
The blue blur Sonic the Hedgehog has teamed up with all sorts of famous brands over the years, and one of the next collaborations on the way is with the robots in disguise, better known as Transformers. The official Transformers Instagram has already teased a brief video of its logo transforming...
Poll Box Art Brawl: Wario Land 3
Who's-a gonna win?
WAH! Welcome to this week's edition of Box Art Brawl! Last time, we matched up a duo of designs for Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate on the 3DS, with Europe and North America facing off against Japan. After a week of voting, it was the former that walked away with a commanding win, with the Western design taking 63%of the vote and the...
"Meet the creaking"
Earlier this year at Minecraft Live 2024, Mojang announced a creepy new biome and mob update for the game. 'The Garden Awakens update' has now officially launched - allowing players to explore this eerie new biome, meet the creaking, and uncover the "secrets" of its heart. You'll also get access to new blocks, hanging moss, and...
News 'Toree Saturn' Switch Release Delayed Until Early 2025
Update: Here's a new trailer to make up for it
A new trailer and PC demo for the upcoming release Toree Saturn have been released, with the developer Siactro also reconfirming the new entry will arrive at some point in 2024. This latest update mentions a Nintendo Switch release, too. When this new project was originally announced in September last...
Video Yooka-Replaylee Dev Demo Highlights "New Features And More Changes"
Expect more updates in the coming months
Yooka-Replaylee is on the way to Nintendo platforms in the future and the development team at Playtonic has been sharing more information about the remaster. In the latest update, game director Gavin Price sat down with Playtonic's senior community manager Steve James to showcase the Glitterglace Glazier...
Saturday7th Dec 2024
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (7th December)
2025 draws near
The working week is over so it's time to find out what we're all up to with the latest edition of What Are You Playing! This week in the world of Nintendo, we finally got a release date for the hotly-anticipated Wario Land-like Antonblast, we heard that Digital Eclipse's Power Rangers: Rita's Rewind is
Anniversary Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Is Now Six Years Old
Time flies when you're all-star brawling
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate fans around the world have this week taken to social media and other parts of the internet to celebrate the game's sixth anniversary. This entry was originally released exclusively for the Switch on 7th December 2018 and was followed up with multiple major game updates as well as...
News Shin chan: Shiro And The Coal Town Switch "Limited Run" Physical Release Announced
Pre-orders open next week
Following Shin chan: Shiro and the Coal Town's localisation for the eShop in October, the game is now getting a physical Switch release. It will be handled by physical distributor Limited Run Games and pre-orders will go on sale next week on 10th December. There'll be a standard edition for $39.99 USD (with reversible...
Rumour One Of Kirby's 3DS Titles Will Return Next Year, It's Claimed
As "filler for the Switch"
Nintendo is still in the process of padding out its Switch release schedule for 2025, and as we already know, it will be reviving a few older titles as part of this strategy - starting with the Wii and 3DS release Donkey Kong Country Returns in January. It also recently announced Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition...
Friday6th Dec 2024
News New Shenmue III Publisher Asks If You Want To See The Game On Switch
Umm...YES?
ININ Games announced last week that it has officially gained the publishing rights to Shenmue III, the long-awaited third entry in the cult Dreamcast series. Of course, here at Nintendo Life, that got us thinking about the future of the series — particularly given than none of the games have appeared on Switch. And now, ININ Games has...
News Arcade Shoot 'Em Up 'Under Defeat' Blasts Onto Switch Early 2025
Update: A last minute delay slipped by
Published Tue 5th Nov, 2024 17:30 GMT Publisher Clear River Games and developer City Connection have today announced that the arcade shoot 'em up Under Defeat will be flying onto Switch on 5th December. Originally released in arcades in 2005 by G.rev, this shmup will see you taking to the skies to defend a...
News Croc Remaster Will Miss Its December 2024 Launch Window
"We believe that a little more time is needed"
Argonaut Games has made the tough decision to delay the upcoming Croc: Legend of the Gobbos remaster to Q1 2025. In a statement shared on social media platform X (formerly Twitter), Argonaut said the decision to delay the game from its projected December 2024 release date "was not made lightly, but we...
Gallery Feast Your Eyes On This Massive Wario Collection
Out of this WAAHld
Wario, the flatulent, garlic-loving counterpart to Mario's non-gassy, casual garlic admirer, first appeared in Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins and has since gone on to appear in not one, but two separate series of his own: Land and Ware. Everyone loves a bit of the plumber in yellow, but can any of our good readers claim to...
News Ubisoft Reportedly Discussing Buyout Options As Talks Of Going Private Continue
Following yet another wave of staff layoffs
Back in October, it was rumoured that Ubisoft was considering going private after a rough year of releases. Two months on and it appears that the negotiations are still ongoing, with Ubisoft and Tencent apparently engaged in talks about buyout terms. That is according to the latest report from Reuters,...
Video Let's Discuss The Big Question: What The Heck Is Happening At Nintendo Right Now?
Yep, we're confused too
It has been a strange few months in Nintendo land. There hasn't been a Direct since August, but a series of strange announcements have been trickling out of the House of Mario nonetheless. There was Alarmo, Nintendo Music, Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition, and more random NSO drops than we can count. So now it's tim
Poll Okay, It's Time To Ask The Obvious - Will We Get Donkey Kong 64 On NSO?
The game turns 25 in Europe
Donkey Kong 64 — not the most beloved of Rare's titles, but probably the developer's most ambitious 3D platformer — turns 25 here in Europe today, 6th December 2024. DK and friends have a lot to celebrate lately: the Donkey Kong Land trilogy on Game Boy has trickled onto NSO over the past few weeks; the Donkey Kong...
News Today Would Have Been Satoru Iwata's 65th Birthday
"Video games are meant to be just one thing: fun. Fun for everyone."
Today, 6th December 2024, marks the late Satoru Iwata's 65th birthday. The legendary President of Nintendo, who held the position from May 2002 until his passing in July 2015, touched the hearts of many while he was the head of the company, revered for his passion for video games,...
News Delightful Shopkeeping RPG 'Moonlighter' Is Getting A Sequel, Switch Not Confirmed
The Legend of Sellda
Back in 2018, 11 Bit Studios and Digital Sun dared to ask the question, 'What if, between saving Hyrule, Link ran a little shop?' The result was Moonlighter, a brilliant little dungeon-crawling, shopkeeping roguelike with a dash of Zelda in its DNA. Well, this eShop beauty is getting a sequel — albeit one that isn't confirmed...
Review Spirit Mancer (Switch) - An Ambitious Mix Of Mega Man Zero And Pokémon That's Spread Too Thin
The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak
Spirit Mancer, the inaugural release from Sunny Syrup Studio, is an ambitious game that flies a little too close to the sun. It’s a hack ‘n’ slash, an action platformer, an RPG, a monster catcher, and a deckbuilder, all rolled into one. If that sounds like too many ideas to cram into one game…...
News Atari Hopes To Add Switch Touch Controls To RollerCoaster Tycoon Classic In The Future
Keep your arms inside the ride, for now
Atari's RollerCoaster Tycoon Classic came speeding onto Switch this week and, honestly, it's an all-round good time. In our review, we praised the game's endless creative freedom and its ability to bring hours of rollercoaster-building fun, but there was one small omission in the Switch port that left us...
News ConcernedApe Shares New Development Update On Haunted Chocolatier
"it will still take a while"
Stardew Valley creator Eric "ConcernedApe" Barone revealed his next game, Haunted Chocolatier, back in 2021. We've only had the odd development update in the years since, but this week, we have received another one — albeit one that confirms we're still going to have to wait a while. Shared in a new blog post on the...
News A Handful Of "Hidden" Splatoon 2 Tracks Have Been Removed From Nintendo Music
Octo Reduction
A wave of Splatoon 2 tracks landed on Nintendo Music this week, and we have been jamming along to the Splatfest sounds in the days since. However, it looks like the update contained a few more tracks than Nintendo intended, as a handful of them have since been removed. Five tracks have been pruned this time — 'A Brighter Future...
Capcom's fighter welcomes "good girl" Mai early next year
During the development of Smash Ultimate's DLC, game director Masahiro Sakurai revealed he couldn't add Mai Shiranui from SNK's fighting series because Smash was for the "good boys and girls". While Mai unfortunately missed out on joining Nintendo's all-star brawler, one game she will make a...
Random Nintendo And Acquire Brainstormed "Over" 100 Subtitles For Mario & Luigi: Brothership
What do you think of the final name?
Nintendo is known to workshop all sorts of ideas and game titles, and this was the same case with Mario & Luigi: Brothership. In the third chapter of the latest 'Ask the Developer' series, the development team revealed how Nintendo and Aquire had brainstormed "over 100 options" for the game's title. And if...
News Square Enix Provides Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake Global Sales Update
Two million units have now been shipped and downloaded
There have already been a handful of stories about the sales success of Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake in countries like Japan, and now Square Enix has shared an update about how the game is performing globally. Since launching on 14th November 2024 across multiple platforms including the...
