Fantasy Life i Is Proving So Popular That Level-5 Has Already Announced Free DLC
“We would like to convey our utmost appreciation to all”
- by Alana Hagues
Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time has thoroughly occupied many players’ leisure time over the previous week. The…
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Check Out This New YouTube Channel For Negativity-Free Pokémon Chat
Pokémon, huh? Fantastic, isn’t it? Of course, we’re huge Pocket Monster enthusiasts around here, but we can also assert without hesitation that certain segments of the Pokéfandom can become a tad, well, intense. A bit riled up. A bit over-the-top at times. What’s that sound? Sounds like pitchforks being honed… Luckily, if you’re in…
Ys vs. Trails In The Sky Crossover Fighter Confirms Summer Release Window
The Location of Battle
- by Alana Hagues
refint/games has secured a launch timeframe for the forthcoming crossover brawler, Ys vs. Trails in the Sky: Alternative Saga on Switch (thanks, Gematsu!).
The 2010 PSP brawler is officially set to debut this summer, and to mark the occasion,…
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Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Dev Used Procedural Generation To Manage 100,000 Different Assets
No, it is not generative AI
Xenoblade Chronicles 3 creator Monolith Soft has disclosed that it utilized substantial procedural generation in order to manage the significant rise in assets necessary for constructing the world of the lauded Switch…
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Rune Factory: Guardians Of Azuma Lets You Hop Between Timelines To Date Multiple Characters
Affection is in the atmosphere
- by Alana Hagues
Struggling to choose who to pursue romantically in Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma? Well, worry not, as Marvelous has a resolution for you — timeline and world exploring (thanks Siliconera!).
No,…
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Japanese Charts: Capcom Fighting Collection 2 Brawls Its Way To The Top
Famitsu returns with its newest glimpse at the boxed games rankings in Japan, and Capcom Fighting Collection 2 for the Switch has rightfully climbed to the summit with a total of 7,801 units sold during its launch week. The PS4 version also made its way…
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Nintendo Download: 22nd May (North America)
The newest Nintendo Download update for North America has come, and it’s rolling out a plethora of fresh titles to the eShop in your area. As always, remember to cast your vote in our poll and express your selections in the comments below. Enjoy!
Switch eShop…
Feature: “Game-Key Cards Don’t Sit Right With Us”
As far as the ‘Everyday Individual’ on the main street is concerned, the tangible games market is almost extinct at this moment. Store displays are more vacant than ever, the typically dependable supermarket chains frequently no longer carry them, and we are swiftly moving towards…
Video: Here’s How Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time Runs On Switch
But does it capture frames?
- by Alana Hagues
Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time is finally available on Switch. After what seems like an eternity since the 3DS title — remember, it was released in 2014 in North America and Europe, which is a…
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Anniversary: Perfect Dark, Another N64 Rare Classic, Turns 25
And Agent Dark is still active
- by Alana Hagues
Rare had an incredible journey on the Nintendo 64, and today we are honoring the anniversary of yet another of the studio’s masterpieces — Perfect Dark.
Joanna Dark first appeared on Nintendo’s 64-bit console…
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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…