Level-5 Flexes Its Upcoming Titles In New Anniversary Art
Additional games hinted at for the coming times
- by Jim Norman
Level-5 is commemorating its 27th anniversary tomorrow (28th October), and to celebrate the event, company president Akihiro Hino has released a delightful piece of new birthday artwork.
The artwork features characters…
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Reminder: Room For More Pokémon? A New Horizons Series Arrives On iPlayer Today
Update : We anticipate that a considerable number of fellow Pokémon enthusiasts will have completed Legends: Z-A by this point, but October is not finished yet! More ‘mon content (‘montent‘?) is making its way to the UK today, as the latest installment…
Boo! Mario’s Halloween Switch Online Icons Are Now Available
Seize them while you can
- by Liam Doolan
Update :
Following the initial revelation of these Super Mario Halloween icons, they are now officially accessible. You can claim them from now until 3rd November…
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Nintendo Updates Its Music App With Another DS Soundtrack
Welcome back, New Super Mario Bros.
The Switch Online mobile application Nintendo Music has received an update featuring yet another soundtrack themed around Super Mario.
This time, it highlights the New Super Mario Bros. compilation from the DS era. This platform game…
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3D Fighting Series ‘Battle Arena Toshinden’ Is Getting Revived For Modern Platforms
Featuring versions of the initial three titles
This week, we have thrilling news for enthusiasts of fighting games. Edia is collaborating with Takara Tomy to bring back the 3D fighting game franchise Battle Arena Toshinden on contemporary platforms.
This encompasses Battle…
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Xbox Reiterates Its Support For Switch 2
Halo was revealed for PS5 this week
- by Liam Doolan
In some remarkably significant industry information this week, Microsoft declared yesterday that the Halo series would be arriving on PlayStation 5 in 2026, featuring a new Unreal Engine 5 remake of…
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Plants Vs. Zombies: Replanted Has Been Updated, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
An additional update is en route
Plants vs. Zombies: Replanted debuted for the Switch and Switch 2 this week, and PopCap has already implemented some enhancements. These updates will be available on both platforms shortly.
To start, we have Patch 1.2. Below are all the modifications included…
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Street Fighter 6 McDonald’s EX Colours Now Available, Here’s Every Free Code
Give Ryu, Chun-Li, and Ken a fresh appearance
McDonald’s Japan has recently collaborated with Capcom’s Street Fighter franchise to present a brand-new selection of burgers.
If you can’t get to Japan promptly to sample each one, this might be the next best alternative. The worldwide fast food chain is now providing complimentary…
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Poll: Box Art Brawl
Fascinating
Greetings, and welcome to yet another installment of Box Art Brawl!
Previously, we examined Hey You, Pikachu! on the N64, and while both versions didn’t garner much affection, the North American edition prevailed with 61% of the votes.
This week, we return…
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Opinion: One Year On, Every Positive ‘Pokémon TCG Pocket’ Update Still Comes With A Catch
Approximately a year prior, I evaluated Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket here at Nintendo Life, granting it a commendable 7/10, predominantly due to the thrill of collecting ‘mons from that initial batch of packs. Admittedly, there was excessive monetization manifested as various…
Sakurai Confirms Day One Update For Kirby Air Riders On Switch 2
Debuting this November
While there are no present intentions for Kirby Air Riders DLC, during the recent livestream, game director Masahiro Sakurai has verified that there will be a day one update.
Indeed, similar to many other titles these days, this patch is said to be…
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Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (25th October)
Greetings everyone, and welcome to that delightful time often referred to as ‘The Weekend’. Before we jump into our gameplay experiences, let’s briefly summarize this week. To start with, Masahiro Sakurai showcased another hour-long Direct for Kirby Air Riders, and it was certainly a spectacle. We’ve…
Book Review: Metroid Prime 1-3: A Visual Retrospective
It frequently seems that Metroid enthusiasts are longing for fresh treasures these days; even more so for admirers of Retro Studios’ Prime series. However, just a month prior to the eagerly awaited fourth mainline installment for Switch and Switch…
Fire Emblem Shadows Gets A Free Update Adding New Story, Map And More
Experience ‘Book 2 episodes 1-4’ today
If you didn’t catch it earlier, Nintendo unexpectedly released the fresh mobile game Fire Emblem Shadows in September. Should you have not tried this complimentary title yet, this could be the moment to explore it.
A fresh narrative “and additional features” has been incorporated in a…
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Reminder: Ubisoft’s “Free” Star Wars Outlaws Demo For Switch 2 Is Now Available
Update : Following last month’s Switch 2 launch, a “complimentary demo” for Star Wars Outlaws is currently accessible on the same platform. You’ll gain entry to a portion of the game for “up to three hours” – providing you with a glimpse…
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Sakurai Has No Plans For Kirby Air Riders DLC: “Everything Is Here”
Moreover, he does not intend to make it an “ongoing series”.
A plethora of games these days come packed with DLC, or at the very least, ambitions for some future paid content, but regarding the forthcoming Switch 2 launch Kirby Air Riders, you will receive…
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Hades II Post-Launch Patch 1 Preview, Here Are The Full Details
Hades II had an outstanding debut when it launched in September, and shortly it will receive its inaugural post-launch update. Creator Supergiant Games has now unveiled a preview of what enthusiasts can look forward to on the official Steam game page. Alongside bug corrections and balance modifications, Patch 1…
Pokémon Legends: Z-A Sold 5.8 Million Copies Globally In Its First Week
About half of the revenue was for Switch 2 The Pokémon Company has revealed that Pokémon Legends: Z-A has achieved a total of 5.8 million units sold globally in its initial week. This figure encompasses the overall sales of both the Switch and…
Bluey Is Going On A New Quest And It’s Coming To Switch And Switch 2 In 2026
“A fresh, unique narrative-driven adventure”
Bluey, the beloved Australian cartoon for kids, is releasing a new video game on the Switch and Switch 2 in 2026.
Officially named Bluey’s Quest for the Gold Pen, this is an “unique narrative-driven adventure game” developed by the show’s creator Joe Brumm. Halfbrick – the…
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Marvel Cosmic Invasion Scores December Release Date And Two New Fighters
To your left
- by Jim Norman
Dotemu has at last disclosed that the eagerly awaited beat ’em up MARVEL Cosmic Invasion will launch on Switch and Switch 2 on 1st December 2025. Furthermore, it has unveiled two new characters joining the lineup.
In addition to announcing the…
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Super Mario Galaxy 1 & 2 Topped The Best-Selling Switch Games… In September?
Yet, it was released in October!
We anticipated Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2 for the Switch would gain popularity, but based on the recent statistics from Circana’s Mat Piscatella, the title emerged as the top-selling…
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Opinion: Pokémon Legends Z-A Is The Creepiest Entry Yet, Not In A Good Way
There’s been quite a bit of discussion lately regarding the absence of voice acting in Pokemon Legends: Z-A, and I can see the reason for it. Game Freak has made some fairly notable advancements with its cutscenes, illustrating characters that animate convincingly, including their facial expressions…
My Nintendo Store Adds A New Metroid Reward For Switch Online Members (US)
Acquire it while it’s available
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond premieres on the Switch 2 and Switch this December, and in anticipation of the much-anticipated launch, Nintendo is commemorating the Metroid franchise in various manners.
Currently, it is providing a unique Metroid Desktop Metal Display, inspired by the…
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Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Team Open To More DLC: “Tell Us What You Want”
Update: Game exceeds one million sales as Joker arrives
Update : Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds free Joker update is currently available. It features the leader of the Phantom Thieves as a playable character, his automobile Arsène…
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Ninja Gaiden 4 And Ragebound Clash In Stunning New Artwork
Could we get a release for Switch 2, please?
Team Ninja, PlatinumGames, and Xbox Game Studios have recently introduced Ninja Gaiden 4, the newest installment in the 3D hack and slash franchise.
Although fans of Switch 2 won’t be…
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Nintendo Direct For Kirby Air Riders Announced For Thursday, 23rd October
Another hour?!
Well, everyone, as promised, another Nintendo Direct for Kirby Air Riders has been announced for this week on Thursday, 23rd October 2025.
We’re set to receive another 60 minutes of details from director Masahiro Sakurai regarding…
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Star Wars Outlaws Lands Another Update On Switch 2, Here Are The Patch Notes
Visual enhancements and *reliability*
Star Wars Outlaws, Ubisoft’s remarkable open-world journey, has received another update for the Switch 2.
This update isn’t extensive, but it includes additional enhancements to the overall graphics, such as improving texture quality…
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Gallery: Here’s A Closer Look At The London Pop-Up Nintendo Store’s Sweet Merch
Pop Up, Superstar!
- by Jim Norman
This week, London will experience its inaugural pop-up Nintendo Store, causing all of us UK Mario enthusiasts to clutch our wallets with apprehension.
The store will open to the public tomorrow (22nd October) in…
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UK Charts: Pokémon Legends: Z-A Sales Almost 50/50 Across Switch And Switch 2
The most recent UK Charts statistics are available, and as anticipated, Pokémon Legends Z-A has successfully clinched the leading position this week following its launch on 16th October 2025. Physical sales were nearly identical in the initial week, with the Switch 2 Edition securing 51% and the original…