October 19, 2025

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Talking Point: How Do You Play NES Games These Days?

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Image: Damien McFerran / Nintendo Life

The NES — specifically the Nintendo Entertainment System, not the Famicom — celebrates its 40th anniversary today.

The console’s staggered introduction throughout the US renders its debut a fragmented event compared to the coordinated, global releases we are accustomed to currently. Yet, four decades prior, the…

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Video: Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade Official Side-By-Side Comparison (Switch 2, Xbox, PS5, PC)

by by Oct 19, 2025 0

Check it out

Square Enix has unveiled a fresh side-by-side comparison video for Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade. We get to witness the game’s introductory cutscene on the Switch 2 in docked mode, accompanied by a direct comparison to the same scene on…

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Mini Review: Xenotilt: Hostile Pinball Action (Switch)

by by Oct 19, 2025 0

Cyber-nudge

Version Evaluated: North American

Demon’s Tilt rightly earned acclaim for its supernatural-themed gameplay, with many considering it a worthy spiritual heir to Devil’s Crush. Now, solitary creator WIZNWAR has returned with Xenotilt: Hostile Pinball Action, a cyberpunk-influenced variation that enhances its…

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New Dragon Ball Game Project To Be Revealed Early Next Year

by by Oct 19, 2025 0

Don’t let it slip by

Recently, Dragon Ball enthusiasts received a considerable surprise when it was disclosed that Bandai Namco would be releasing a new update for Dragon Ball FighterZ, with an extra DLC character anticipated in Spring 2026.

If this wasn’t sufficient excitement, the official…

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Football Manager Signs With FIFA In New “Multi-Year Partnership”

by by Oct 19, 2025 0

“Elevating genuineness to genuinely worldwide levels”

The Football Manager franchise has secured a “multi-year alliance” with the international football governing entity FIFA.

This agreement will introduce official licenses from FIFA’s events to the enduring football management franchise by Sports Interactive. This will encompass the forthcoming FIFA…

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Review: SWORL Arcade Controller For Switch 1 & 2

by by Oct 18, 2025 0


Image: Ollie Reynolds / Nintendo Life

Junkfood Arcades has already established itself with the Snack Box Micro, an exceptionally compact leverless arcade controller that merges aesthetics and functionality. It’s genuinely one of the top selections available for combat enthusiasts.

So what’s the next step? Well, Junkfood has engineered one of…

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Nintendo Reportedly Increases Switch 2 Production To 25 Million Units For Year 1

by by Oct 18, 2025 0

Now that is some Mario enchantment

Image: Zion Grassl / Nintendo Life

Nintendo has seemingly instructed its worldwide suppliers to generate as many as 25 million Switch 2 console units by the end of March 2026, Bloomberg reports (paywalled).

If…

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Video: Check Out Pokémon Legends: Z-A’s Switch 2 Evolution In This Side-By-Side Comparison

by by Oct 18, 2025 0


Switch 2 utilized String Shot!

Pokémon Legends: Z-A has finally launched on Switch and Switch 2, but with all the promotion centered on the latter version, you might be curious about how TPC’s newest performs on Nintendo’s earlier system.

Well, the amazing Felix Sanchez is…

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Poll: Is It About Time Game Freak Added Voice Acting To Pokémon?

by by Oct 18, 2025 0


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Pokémon titles have never, at least to our understanding, included voice acting. At least not in the principal games or direct spin-offs.

For numerous fans, particularly those who have journeyed with the franchise since its inception, this hasn’t been a significant concern. After all, it was only when…

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Mini Review: Pokémon Legends: Z-A (Switch)

by by Oct 18, 2025 0

An advancement on Switch 1, but not a Mega transformation

Version Evaluated: European

Pokémon Legends: Z-A on Switch is ‘acceptable’. For many, that will suffice. Indeed, I’m also surprised at its stability following Legends: Arceus and Scarlet & Violet, both of which had…

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Sakurai Is Getting His Very Own Manga Biography

by by Oct 16, 2025 0

Debuting in Japan next month

Image: East Press / Famitsu

Following Smash Bros. streams, Direct showcases, and countless YouTube uploads, we think you likely have a solid grasp of who Masahiro Sakurai is at this stage. But seeing his life narrative…

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Guide: Pokémon Legends: Z-A: Walkthrough

by by Oct 16, 2025 0


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Greetings to our Pokémon Legends: Z-A walkthrough center, and to Lumiose City! You will be spending an ample amount of time in this Parisian-style city situated in Kalos, so let’s get comfortable. As the second title featuring the Legends label,…

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Japanese Charts: Little Nightmares III Makes A Respectable Debut

by by Oct 16, 2025 0

Image: Bandai Namco

Famitsu has released the most recent boxed rankings from Japan and, as appears to be the trend currently, there are a few fresh entries to pay attention to this week.

Kicking off is Little Nightmares III, which arrives at positions 5, 7, and 8 for…

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Nintendo Download: 16th October (North America)

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Image: Numskull Games

The most recent Nintendo Download update for North America has arrived, and it’s presenting a plethora of new games to the eShop in your location. As always, ensure you cast a vote in our poll and share your potential selections for the week in the comments below….

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Feature: “We’re Going To Need More Toilet Paper” -Attack!

by by Oct 16, 2025 0


Image: George Banks / Nintendo Life

While we might only be a few months into a gleaming, fresh Mario Kart title featuring vibrant open environments and numerous challenges, as I battle it out in yet another Knockout Tour or wander around in search of P Switches and Peach Coins,…

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Poll: So, Will You Be Getting Pokémon Legends: Z-A?

by by Oct 15, 2025 0

Hop in, we’re heading to Lumiose City

Image: The Pokémon Company

The arrival of yet another significant Pokémon installment is near, and the evaluations are starting to come in. Now that we’ve gathered opinions from the reviewers, it makes us curious about what Pokémon and Nintendo enthusiasts plan to…

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Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker Receives A Small Update (Version 1.4.1)

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Pokémon Legends: Z-A Version 1.0.1 Is Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes

by by Oct 15, 2025 0

Gear up, trainers

Image: The Pokémon Company

Last week, we received news that the anticipated launch of Pokémon Legends: Z-A had already been updated for both the Switch and Switch 2, and since then, it has gone live.

If you have the latest entry preloaded digitally on your…

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Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound Celebrates Ninja Gaiden 4 With A Free Yakumo Skin

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Wolfenstein II Gets A New Physical Edition For Switch Full Of Tat

by by Oct 15, 2025 0

So much stuff!

Image: Bethesda Softworks

Are you an admirer of Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus? If so, you definitely should be, it’s absolutely fantastic. If you are, then you might want to explore a new forthcoming physical edition from Limited Run Games.

Pre-orders commence on 17th October…

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Pokémon TCG Pocket Announces “New And Updated” Features For First Anniversary

by by Oct 14, 2025 0

Prepare yourselves, trainers

The conclusion of this month officially signifies the first anniversary of Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket on mobile platforms.

This game has consistently received updates with new expansions and features such as trading, and soon it will gain even more “new and enhanced” functionalities through three significant updates “arriving…

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Croc’s Switch Remaster Returns This Week With A Free ‘Platinum Edition’ Update

by by Oct 14, 2025 0

Featuring accomplishments and a fresh title…

Argonaut Games has revealed that its Croc remaster is receiving a significant upgrade. It will officially bear the name Croc Legend of the Gobbos: Platinum Edition.

This complimentary update will be implemented for the console variants of the game (including Switch) on 16th October 2025 and…

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Nintendo Is Opening Its Fourth Store In Japan This Year

by by Oct 14, 2025 0

Say greetings to ‘Nintendo Fukuoka’

Image: Nintendo

Update : It is confirmed, the new outlet Nintendo Fukuoka will be welcoming visitors in Japan on 14th November 2025.


Original Story: Nintendo has revealed that its fourth store in Japan will…

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Switch 2 Named One Of The Best ‘Entertainment & Gaming’ Inventions Of 2025

by by Oct 14, 2025 0

Accompanied by Xbox’s “portable gaming PC”

Image: Nintendo Life

We’re at that time of the year when various publications, organizations, and events are distributing all sorts of nominations and accolades.

With this thought in mind, Time Magazine’s online platform has included the Switch 2 in its “top inventions” list…

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Level-5 Announces Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road Broadcast: “Join Us As We Share The Latest Updates”

by by Oct 14, 2025 0

Let’s hope it doesn’t get postponed again

Image: Level-5

Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road for the Switch and Switch 2 has experienced several delays, but as per Level-5’s last update, the game will eventually commence on 13th November 2025.

Prior to this, it seems there’s one more announcement in…

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Dragon Ball FighterZ Update 1.40 Now Available For Switch, Here Are The Full Patch Notes

by by Oct 13, 2025 0

Bandai Namco this week proclaimed Dragon Ball FighterZ would receive a fresh balance modification update.

It has now revealed the official patch notes for Version 1.40 on its website. The update encompasses modifications to each character, including their moveset. Bandai Namco also emphasized how “correctly timing a Z-Reflect can shift the momentum of…

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Reminder: Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds First “Premium” DLC Pack Now Available

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Sega Announces Another Small Puyo Puyo Tetris 2S Update For Switch 2

by by Oct 13, 2025 0

Version 1.0.4 is arriving shortly

Update #2 : Sega has revealed an additional update for the Switch 2 launch title Puyo Puyo Tetris 2S. This patch will tackle some online matchmaking concerns and…

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Hunter x Hunter’s First Season Pass Character Arrives Next Week

by by Oct 13, 2025 0


Update #2 : At EVO France this weekend, Bushiroad Games and Eighting unveiled the Hunter x Hunter: Nen x Impact DLC character Neferpitou, slated for release on 16th October 2025. You can watch the official trailer above, and below is the description:

“A…

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Poll: Box Art Brawl

by by Oct 13, 2025 0

Prepared? Set? NSO!

Image: Nintendo Life

We are returning, returning, returning with another iteration of Box Art Brawl!

Previously, it was the Virtual Boy taking the center stage, as we compared a pair of covers for

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