Danganronpa Creator’s “Multi-Genre” Game Is Out September, And It Sounds Absolutely Wild
Prepared to enlist in the Shuten Order?
- by Alana Hagues
Here we go, then — following last week’s sneak peek, we now understand that Shuten Order, the forthcoming title from Danganronpa‘s creator and The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy‘s co-director Kazutaka Kodaka is…
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Mini Review: Duck Detective: The Ghost Of Glamping (Switch)
I suspect foul play
Version Evaluated: European
- review by Jim Norman
A duck dons a fedora and a trench coat, presenting a noir-inspired monologue about how his recent separation has intensified his bread obsession. If this picture doesn’t amuse you, then you’d best skip Duck Detective: The Ghost of…
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“This Is It!”
What a remarkable surprise
If you observed any of the responses to the Mario Kart World unveiling trailer, then it’s likely you heard someone exuberantly shout “you can race as a COW?!”.
Indeed, the cow, an NPC…
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Random: Mario Kart World’s Devs Had To Double Check Mario Actually Eats Power-Up Mushrooms
What could the alternative option possibly be?
- by Jim Norman
We cannot assert that this is the type of inquiry that frequently arises in our daily lives, but if someone confronted us and asked, “does Mario genuinely consume…
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Yooka-Laylee Dev Playtonic Is The Latest Studio Hit By Layoffs
Others are “in jeopardy” of losing employment
- by Alana Hagues
A small number of employees at the UK-based studio Playtonic, recognized for developing Yooka-Laylee and establishing the indie publishing label Playtonic Friends, are conveying messages through social media as they have been declared…
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‘Thank Goodness You’re Here’ Headlines Physical Game Label From Lost In Cult
Alongside ‘The Excavation of Hob’s Barrow’ and ‘Immortality’
Lost in Cult has announced that its forthcoming physical game label will launch with three exciting titles; two of which will be accessible on the…
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Random: Unluckiest Gaming Moment Of The Year? Smash Bros. Final Ends With A Tree Glitch
An extraordinarily unfortunate Super Smash Bros. Melee competitor has lost a tournament, along with a prize pot exceeding $2000, due to an exceedingly poorly timed glitch in the concluding round…of the final match. No, this is not a film.
As observed on YouTube (thanks, VGC), the pivotal match of the ‘Full House…
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Shinobi: Art Of Vengeance Shows Off Gorgeous Hand-Drawn Action And Environments
Neo City presented in new preview
- by Alana Hagues
We have yet another fresh trailer from Sega and Lizardcube of Shinobi: Art of Vengeance, the anticipated new 2D action platformer in the extensive Shinobi franchise.
Today, we are getting a glimpse of Neo City, a vibrant industrial…
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Review: Onimusha 2: Samurai’s Destiny (Switch)
When Onimusha: Warlords debuted on Switch back in 2019, we eagerly anticipated that its follow-up would be just around the bend. How naïve we were. While some patience was necessary, now, after more than six years,
Sonic Looks To Be Teasing Something With Red Bull
Need to accelerate
- by Liam Doolan
Sonic the Hedgehog is recognized for various partnerships and in anticipation of the launch of Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds, Sega may be hinting at a possible collaboration with the energy beverage brand Red Bull.
Sonic’s genuine social…
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Guide: 27 Upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 Games We’re Excited For In 2025
The Nintendo Switch 2 is nearly upon us, and a new console heralds an exciting array of video games. Nintendo’s forthcoming hardware emerges powerfully with a remarkable 23 launch titles, featuring much-anticipated ports like Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition and Yakuza 0: Director’s Cut, plus…
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Fortnite Devs Hit With Unfair Labour Practice Filing Following AI Darth Vader Fiasco
The voice acting organization SAG-AFTRA has submitted a complaint regarding unfair labor practices against Epic Games, the developer of Fortnite, and Llama Productions, the affiliated company for the game, due to the use of an AI-generated rendition of James Earl Jones’ voice to depict Darth…
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Overwatch 2 x Street Fighter 6 Collaboration Goes Live This Week
Discover the latest gameplay trailer
- by Liam Doolan
Update : Blizzard revealed earlier this month that Overwatch 2 will be partnering with Street Fighter 6, and they have now issued a reminder that this event launches…
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Switch 2’s News Section Will Reduce Clutter With Individual Account Feeds
Discover what you wish to explore
If you have ever managed several accounts on your Switch, the news feed can often be cluttered with numerous updates. This issue is particularly evident if you utilize an account from another region, leading to identical posts appearing for each area….
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Nintendo Music’s Latest Update Celebrates Another NES Classic, Here’s Every Song Included
Kid Icarus makes a comeback
The Nintendo Music application has been delivering a variety of soundtracks this year, and after a recent Pokémon update, we are now revisiting the nostalgic era of the NES with the original Kid Icarus title.
This compilation, as you might anticipate, is…
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Video: Nintendo Gives Us A Closer Look At Switch 2’s GameCube Controller
The GameCube collection is making a comeback next month
- by Liam Doolan
The Switch 2’s Online Expansion Pack tier will include the GameCube library at its debut, and alongside this, Nintendo plans to introduce a new wireless GameCube controller, crafted based on the…
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Poll: Box Art Brawl -Zero X
X-treme
Hello everyone, we’re back with another installment of Box Art Brawl!
First off, let’s reflect on what occurred previously… Ah, yes, we examined Mario Party 3 for the N64! It was a landslide victory,…
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Nintendo: “Appetite” For Mario Kart And Series’ Accessibility Makes It Ideal For Switch 2’s Launch
Pioneering the Leaderboard
- by Liam Doolan
There’s been extensive dialogue concerning Nintendo designating Mario Kart World as its principal launch title for the Switch 2 over several other prominent franchises.
Nate Bihldorff from Nintendo of America offered an official statement on…
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Mailbox: Switch 2 Innovations, Localisation Dreams, “That Big Playtest Thing”
If the postman doesn’t hold us back on launch day, we’re just under three weeks away from acquiring a brand new Nintendo console! This 24th installment of the Nintendo Life Mailbox will mark the last edition featuring the original Switch as Nintendo’s leading console! Indeed, we’ve been…
Feature: ‘Tales Of Tuscany’ Dev’s Goal Is To “Let Players Do Whatever They Want”
During PAX East, we had the opportunity to connect with the energetic Nico Papalia from Top Hat Studios, the creators of Athenian Rhapsody and its recently announced prequel, Tales of Tuscany (set to release on “any platform you enjoy gaming on,” including…
Gallery: Nintendo Gives Us A Closer Look At Its New Store In The US
Announcement: Now available!
- by Liam Doolan
Update : Nintendo’s latest store in San Francisco is officially open! Nintendo of America’s president Doug Bowser attended the grand launch along with the city’s mayor Daniel…
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Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (17th May)
Greetings, friends! Let’s have a delightful chat about our gaming intentions for the weekend. Before delving into our plans, let’s reflect on this week’s significant events. Nintendo made a few major announcements regarding the final technical specifications of the Switch 2, revealed what to anticipate from…
Review: Arcade Archives NebulasRay (Switch) -Cut After Decades Of Waiting
Namco’s 1994 shoot ’em up NebulasRay emerges as a unique entry in the timeline of arcade gaming. Released several months before Rare amazed audiences with the CGI graphics of Donkey Kong Country, it stands out as one…
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Video: Lizardcube On Bringing The Art Of Shinobi: Art Of Vengeance To Life
An exclusive behind-the-scenes glimpse
- by Liam Doolan
Sega’s iconic ninja title Shinobi is set to return this August, thanks to Lizardcube, and we’re gradually uncovering more about this exciting new installment.
The most recent update provides an inside look at the creation of Shinobi: Art of…
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Feature: The Long & Rainbow Road To ‘Mario Kart World’
We’re back for another round of Mario Kart history as we draft our way to the finish line and Mario Kart World on June 5th. After reflecting on the initial three chapters…
Japanese Charts: Konami’s New Visual Novel Triumphs In The Pre-Switch 2 Lull
Famitsu returns with another glance at the Japanese gaming rankings, and as the Switch 2 approaches, the lull persists.
Konami’s latest visual novel, Tokimeki Memorial: Forever With You Emotional, capitalized on the sales decline and secured the top position in its initial week with…
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Locomoto Lets You Become The Cutest Train Conductor On Switch This June
All aboard
- by Alana Hagues
‘Into The Restless Ruins’ Launch Trailer Reveals The Hand Of This Unique Dungeon-Crawler
Deck creation, dungeons, and demise. Oh my!
- by PJ O’Reilly
Wales Interactive’s Into the Restless Ruins has arrived, and if this is your first encounter with it, pay attention because it’s outstanding.
If you have been tracking the game’s development, you’re already aware it’s a dungeon-crawler/roguelike with…
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Random: Switch 2’s Controller Settings Hide A Neat Musical Secret
Harmony as ancient as time
- by Jim Norman
What will happen when Switch 2 launches and the Nintendo Today! app can no longer feed us random snippets of news? Today’s info drop may be minor, but we are excited to…
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Nintendo Unveils Diddy Kong’s Brand New Design
Cap’s off
- by Alana Hagues
Diddy Kong has been notably absent from much of Nintendo’s promotional content, particularly concerning the Switch 2. At least he appeared when Donkey Kong Country Returns HD released in January…?
Anyway, the significant question on…
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