Greetings, captains! The work-week has officially clocked out, so let’s prep that backlog and rewind the last seven days while we’re at it, shall we? We kicked things off with a stellar Indie World showcase bursting with surprises, shadow-rops and announcements. Elsewhere, the Big N revealed
Tremendous surge
Nintendo’s stock keeps climbing amid the Switch 2’s strong early momentum.
Fresh numbers on Google Finance show the share trading at a jaw-dropping ¥14,355. To put that in context, the firm is now valued at twice its Wii-era peak.
Back on 31 October…
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Including fighters from the Year 2 and 3 DLC
When Capcom released Street Fighter 6 on the Switch 2 in June, it also launched three new amiibo as well as an amiibo card starter set containing 22 cards.
Now, in an update, the second series…
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The ‘Global Jam’ online demo gets underway
The Drag x Drive ‘Global Jam’ demo event gets underway for Switch Online subscribers this weekend, and as part of this, Nintendo has announced the developers will be joining in on the fun.
You’ll apparently be able to take them during…
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Vol. 5 and 6 launched this week
Alongside the release of SNK’s ACA NEOGEO Selection Vol. 5 and 6 in Japan this week, Vol. 7 and Vol. 8 have now been announced for the Switch.
Both of these collections will launch on 6th November 2025 in the same…
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Launching in Japan this month
Earlier today, Nintendo announced it was releasing a new range of Mario-themed products, and while it is marketed towards parents and children, the ‘wood block’ sets on the way will actually double as amiibo figures.
Along with the news, it’s shared multiple…
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Wood Block amiibo also revealed
Nintendo has today announced it’s releasing a new line of Mario-themed products, videos and even an app designed for parents and their children.
The free smart device and Switch app is officially titled ‘Hello, Mario!‘ and allows kids to interact with Mario’s face. Based on…
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Watch out, Playdate
Patents don’t always lead to something, but it’s still interesting to see what companies might be up to or at least thinking about behind closed doors.
In the case of Switch 2, Nintendo has already delivered some unique features like Joy-Con 2’s mouse mode, and now…
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And it’s out now
If you thought the day’s surprises were over, think again, as Bethesda, id Software, and retro specialists Nightdive Studios have announced Heretic + Hexen, the “definitive re-release” of two classic spell shooters. Oh, and it’s also out right now (thanks,…
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Famitsu has provided the latest look at the Japanese boxed charts, and it’s Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Hinokami Chronicles 2 that’s taken the top spot this week on the Switch. It’s only just beat Mario Kart…
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Don’t miss it
Pokémon Legends: Z-A is easily one of the most anticipated Switch (and Switch 2) releases of this year, and although trainers will have to wait until October to get their hands on it, it seems there will be a few ways to…
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Be in the know
Nintendo has already launched a news app this year, and now The Pokémon Company International is following this up with its very own events application for mobile devices.
This new app – officially known as Pokémon Events – is now available on Android and IOS and as the…
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Dead aim
Version Reviewed: North American
I don’t think I’ve ever messed around with a game’s settings menu as much as The House of the Dead 2: Remake. And, unfortunately, try as I might, I could never get the game to feel ‘good’. Much like
From the moment Nintendo revealed Pauline’s presence in Donkey Kong Bananza, I knew one thing for certain: I was going to be writing a feature on the DK timeline in the next two months. Look, you know I love Bananza. DK and Pauline have such a wholesome…
Nintendo is going absolutely crazy as tomorrow, 7th August 2025, we’re getting our second video game showcase for the Switch 2 and Switch. And it’s an Indie World. Indie World showcases are always a nice surprise, and given that this is the first for the Switch…
After Harold Ryan—the former president and CEO of Bungie—opened ProbablyMonsters in 2016, he stated that the young company wanted to reinvent the way blockbuster games are built, aiming to fashion greener pastures where developers can actually, you know, develop.
Fast-forward to today and the still-young outfit has finally lifted the curtain on its…
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Time to morph and Fortnite!
After much teasing, the Power Rangers will crash onto Fortnite this Thursday, 7th August.
Whispers of the Rangers invading the free-to-play shooter have floated around for months, but today’s cinematic promo finally locks in the date and details….
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Launch day is arriving “Shorty”
Playtonic Games’ Yooka-Replaylee, an enhanced remake of the 2017 3D collect-a-thon platformer Yooka-Laylee, has reached a “content complete” milestone and word of a street date is “coming…SoonTM”.
According to PM Studios,…
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Following the release of the Elves 2 Pro, accessory manufacturer Gulikit is back with the, uh, Elves 2. Yes, this is a cheaper model ($29.99 / £29.99) of the Saturn-inspired wireless pad for the Switch and Switch 2; one that shirks some of the…
Yep, seems like it
In yet another indication that time is indeed marching on and on, it seems that Super Mario World 2: Yoshi’s Island has somehow turned 30 years old.
Released in Japan on 5th August 1995, Yoshi’s Island marked…
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Revisiting Ninja Gaiden’s 2-D lineage in 2025 is nothing short of delightful. After Dotemu secured the rights for a franchise revival, the Parisian publisher tapped Barcelona-based indie outfit The Game Kitchen to helm development. Widely praised for its punishing…
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I’m seeking a partner to join me on a journey.
Atari has revealed that its forthcoming nostalgia-fueled metroidvania Adventure of Samsara will arrive on Switch next month, September 4 2025.
Only loosely inspired by Warren Robinett’s 2600 classic Adventure, the new game looks fantastic and we’re…
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Inform the company of your desires—what you truly, truly crave (once more)
Nintendo has once more been polling the community for feedback, as noted a handful of weeks ago, covering boxed versus downloadable titles alongside the reception…
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Ninja! Shantae! Kirby!
About Jim Norman
Jim arrived at Nintendo Life in 2022 and, claims that The Minish Cap is the greatest Zelda adventure while maintaining an unshakable fondness for the Star…
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Nintendo pulled out all the stops five years back for Super Mario Bros.’ 35th milestone, hosting a tailored Direct packed with fresh titles and, of course, mountains of anniversary swag to commemorate that legendary Famicom launch on 13th September 1985. Jump ahead half a…
News Flash: A fresh wave of titles has been mended
Update : A fresh cluster of releases is said to have had their compatibility…
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The update has officially arrived
Antonblast touched down on Switch late last year and has already seen a handful of upgrades, including a performance bump.
Today, the studio has pushed out an extra patch for the Nintendo edition, lining it up perfectly with…
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One Ori the Other
Rally a crack squad of heroes, monarchs, sorcerers and light-fingered burglars—another Box Art Brawl quest awaits.
But before you heed Gandalf’s rap at the round door, let’s…
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No need to alert the elf! We’ve refreshed the line-up below with Tales of the Shire: A The Lord of the Rings Game now that it’s touched down on Switch. Have fun! A single catalogue to govern them, One catalogue to seek them, One…
Another month in the books, another instalment of eShop Selects arriving to usher in the next. Greetings, everyone — it’s time for your monthly dose of eShop Selects, this round covering July 2025. As ever, we’re spotlighting the cream of the crop — the…