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Opinion: I Hope Trails In The Sky 1st Chapter Doesn’t Make A ‘Big’ Remake Mistake

by by May 18, 2025 0


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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…

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Micro Machines-Inspired Arcade Racer Sets Its Sights On Switch 2 Launch

by by May 18, 2025 0

Ready, set, go!

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

by by May 18, 2025 0

Launching July 2025

Image: 8BitDo

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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Fortnite Turns To The Dark Side With AI Darth Vader Voice, And Of Course It’s Been Swearing

by by May 18, 2025 0

Image: Epic Games

Update :

If you needed further proof that this situation is rather poor and disrespectful, PC Gamer has conducted some extra investigations and revealed that, not only have users been “educating” the AI chatbot to curse,…

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Review: Into The Restless Ruins (Switch) -Combat

by by May 18, 2025 0

Captured on Nintendo Switch (Handheld/Undocked)

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

by by May 15, 2025 0

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…

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Setting The Switch 2 Pro Controller’s GL And GR Buttons Looks As Easy As Pie

by by May 15, 2025 0

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…

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Pokémon Cards Soar Back Into McDonald’s UK Happy Meals

by by May 15, 2025 0

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…

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Talking Point: How Can The Next Animal Crossing Improve Crafting?

by by May 15, 2025 0

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…

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Pokémon Fossil Museum Lets You See “Life-Size” Replicas Of Pokémon Skeletons

by by May 15, 2025 0

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…

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“It’s Very Powerful”

by by May 14, 2025 0

“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

by by May 14, 2025 0

Image: Nintendo Life

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

by by May 14, 2025 0


Picture: Square Enix

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…

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Talking Point: Are You Excited At All For Switch 2 GameChat?

by by May 14, 2025 0


Picture: Nintendo

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

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Nintendo Switch 2 Hardware Chip Was Potentially Finalised As Early As 2021

by by May 14, 2025 0

Forward-Thinking

Picture: Zion Grassl / Nintendo Life

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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Japanese Charts: The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy Storms To The Top

by by May 12, 2025 0

Image Source: XSEED Games

The Golden Week has ended, and it’s time to explore the rankings of physical game sales in Japan in the previous weeks, as reported by Famitsu (via Gematsu).

From 21st April to 4th May, Too Kyo Studio’s strategy…

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Hideki Kamiya Intended To Continue Bayonetta With Another Trilogy

by by May 12, 2025 0

“Regrettably, I’m no longer capable of doing that”

The future of the Bayonetta franchise is uncertain due to the exit of several main personnel from the development company, PlatinumGames, including Hideki Kamiya.

We anticipate the return of our beloved Umbra Witch in some form, though Hideki Kamiya…

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PSA: You Can Stop Others Accessing Your Switch 2 With A PIN

by by May 12, 2025 0

Hands off!

Image: Nintendo Life

A fresh video uploaded on the Nintendo Today! app discloses that the forthcoming Switch 2 can be fully secured with a PIN.

Similar to mobile phones and tablets, a PIN can be set to deter others…

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Video: Switch 2’s Mouse Controls Are Nothing New For Nintendo

by by May 12, 2025 0


While Nintendo’s forthcoming Switch 2 doesn’t promise to be particularly innovative, it’s quite unfair to say it lacks progression. It’s an upgrade to a proven concept rather than a complete transformation yet laden with unique touches. To me, the most exciting new feature is the mouse controls which could lead to a wide…

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Nintendo Showcases Switch 2’s Fancy New Battery Charge Settings

by by May 12, 2025 0

More to Explore

Image: Nintendo Life

Suspecting we had seen every aspect of the Switch 2 that Nintendo Today! app could offer, Nintendo surprises us again. This time, highlighting the console’s innovative battery charging settings aiming for…

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Guilty Gear Strive Adds Another DLC Character To The Roster Later This Month

by by May 11, 2025 0

Introducing Unika

The Arc System Works fighting game Guilty Gear Strive launched on the Switch earlier this year, and during EVO Japan this weekend, a new DLC character’s release date has been confirmed.

Unika is set to debut on 27th May 2025 as part…

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Poll: Box Art Brawl: Mario Party 3

by by May 11, 2025 0

Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. Announced For Switch 2

by by May 11, 2025 0

Thrilling announcement for SEGA fighting enthusiasts

Sega has revealed that it will be bringing its iconic fighting game franchise Virtua Fighter to the Nintendo Switch 2.

This launch will kick off with the debut of Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O., which is set to…

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Back Page: Mario Kart World’s Roster Is Full Of Deep Cuts, So Where Are These Guys?

by by May 11, 2025 0


Image: Nintendo Life

In the publishing industry, the Back Page is where you can discover all the peculiar quirks that we couldn’t place elsewhere. Some might label it as “filler”; we prefer to consider it “a complete page to deliver cheesy jokes that are somewhat related to the…

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Video: 10 GameCube Games We Want On Switch 2’s Online Expansion Pack

by by May 11, 2025 0

The Switch 2 isn’t merely introducing exciting new titles; its online service will also undergo an exclusive update that incorporates the GameCube catalog. Although it will launch with just a few titles, Nintendo has already hinted at additional options.

Nonetheless,…

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Overwatch 2 x Street Fighter 6 Collaboration Announced

by by May 10, 2025 0

Check out the animated preview from EVO Japan

EVO Japan is happening this weekend and there have already been some exciting game announcements. Among them is a fresh crossover involving Blizzard’s Overwatch 2 and the Capcom game Street Fighter 6.

Blizzard unveiled this…

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SNK Announces ACA NEOGEO Selection Vol. 5 And Vol. 6 For Switch

by by May 10, 2025 0

Update: Multi-language launch affirmed

Image: SNK

Update : If you’re keen on acquiring physical versions of the latest ACA NEOGEO collections, they appear to be available at retailers such as…

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Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (10th May)

by by May 10, 2025 0


Image: Microsoft

Welcome to the weekend, everyone!

Before diving into our gaming experiences, let’s briefly reflect on this week. Nintendo unveiled its latest financial results, predicting sales of 15 million Switch 2 units in the upcoming fiscal year. They also confirmed their upcoming game lineup, revised their user policy to…

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Review: Dunk Dunk (Switch)

by by May 10, 2025 0

Captured on Nintendo Switch (Docked)

Recall a time when local arcade party games were everywhere? The late 2000s and early 2010s brimmed with bite-sized, entertaining experiences that you could easily jump into or enjoy with friends. Well, Dunk Dunk rejuvenates that essence in 2025…

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Feature: The Long & Rainbow Road To ‘Mario Kart World’, From SNES To Switch 2

by by May 10, 2025 0


Image: Nintendo Life

We’re just a few weeks away from a fresh Mario Kart, and saying we’re thrilled is a massive understatement. The Booster Course Pass, which began rolling out in 2022, rejuvenated Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, but the underlying mechanics still mirror the MK8 we’ve enjoyed since May…

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