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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Opinion: I Hope Trails In The Sky 1st Chapter Doesn’t Make A ‘Big’ Remake Mistake
Among the RPGs I cherish, the Trails series is arguably the most challenging to endorse. A combination of varying platforms, extensive gameplay duration, and an overwhelming number of installments might deter prospective players. Even once someone commits, they’ll likely…
Micro Machines-Inspired Arcade Racer Sets Its Sights On Switch 2 Launch
Ready, set, go!
- by Jim Norman
The roster of Switch 2 games expands continually, and now, pending its Kickstarter success, a fresh arcade racer is set to join the lineup.
OctaRace is a recently unveiled top-down racing game, drawing inspiration from Micro Machines and Crash…
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Fight Fans Rejoice, 8BitDo Is Launching A New Arcade Controller For The Switch
Launching July 2025
The accessory manufacturer 8BitDo has revealed that it will unveil a brand-new arcade controller for the Nintendo Switch, and indeed, it appears truly spectacular.
Available for shipping starting from 15th July 2025 in North America and…
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Review: Into The Restless Ruins (Switch) -Combat
It may be increasingly challenging to market the classic roguelike dungeon-crawling experience, complete with retro/pixel art. We acknowledge this. Nevertheless, amidst the crowded landscape filled with lackluster imitations of the originals, it’s worthwhile to keep an eye out…
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Fast Fusion Gets An Extra Dose Of F-Zero Goodness With Returning ‘GX’ Voice Actor
Fast & Fusionous. One of the Switch 2 games we are eagerly anticipating is Fast Fusion, the newest adrenaline-pumping racer from Shin’en Multimedia that will be zooming onto the new system on its release day. Similar to earlier titles in the ‘Fast’ series, this one already showcases several elements inspired by F-Zero…
Setting The Switch 2 Pro Controller’s GL And GR Buttons Looks As Easy As Pie
Map skills. The Nintendo Today! app has maintained its continuous flow of Switch 2 details, offering an in-depth examination of the new Pro Controller’s innovative rear buttons, particularly how straightforward it is to configure them. In a recent segment of the app titled ‘How to Utilize the GL and GR Buttons…
Pokémon Cards Soar Back Into McDonald’s UK Happy Meals
Nugglocke run. Ah, The Pokémon Company and McDonald’s. Is there a more delightful pairing out there? Well, that really depends on your perspective, but this duo is collaborating once more for a fresh selection of Happy Meals filled with cards. If you recall all the way back to January 2025…
Talking Point: How Can The Next Animal Crossing Improve Crafting?
Tools of the profession. If you reside in the UK, you might be aware that the weather this week has been rather splendid – for the most part. While enjoying one of my evening strolls with my dog, I looked toward the skyline as the sun dipped below the horizon…
Pokémon Fossil Museum Lets You See “Life-Size” Replicas Of Pokémon Skeletons
And it’s heading to North America. The Pokémon Company has announced that the Pokémon Fossil Museum, a traveling exhibition showcasing Pokémon skeletons and fossils for aspiring paleontologists, will be departing from Japan for the first time in 2026. The inaugural display outside of Japan will take place at Chicago’s Field Museum in Illinois…
“It’s Very Powerful”
“It doesn’t feel like we’re battling the system”
Nintendo recently debuted a brand new Creator’s Voice video that provides a sneak peek into the much-anticipated release of Borderlands 4 on the Switch 2.
The video is in line with our expectations, featuring Gearbox developers…
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Rumour: New Leak May Explain Why So Many Switch 2 Physicals Are Game Key Cards
The launch of the Switch 2 has sparked much discussion about Nintendo’s innovative Game Key Cards. In case it slipped past you, these physical cards do not encompass the game but serves as a key to accessing the game digitally. This feature has already…
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Looks Like ‘Bravely Default’ On Switch 2 Will Still Have 0% Encounter Toggle
Updated : No need to worry, the Bravely Default: Flying Fairy HD Remaster will indeed allow players to adjust the encounter rate right down to 0%. Previously, based on the game’s screen shots shared in…
Talking Point: Are You Excited At All For Switch 2 GameChat?
Almost one-and-a-half months have elapsed since Switch 2 Direct, and we’re approximately three-and-a-half more away from its official unveiling. We are fairly satisfied with the hour-long exhibition that Nintendo conducted to form the official introduction at the beginning of April. Granted, some contradictory statements and unresolved queries…
Nintendo Switch 2 Hardware Chip Was Potentially Finalised As Early As 2021
Forward-Thinking
- penned Alana Hagues
As the Nintendo Switch 2 embarked on its formation journey as far back as 2019, it almost seems expected that the hardware chip could have been finalized as early as 2021. A…
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