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Feature: Farewell, Nintendo Switch
Don’t hesitate, everything is fine. It’s moment to part ways. Well, not exactly. The immensely successful Switch will continue in a manner that few other Nintendo systems have achieved due to backward compatibility, a multitude of complimentary enhancements for current games, and a Switch 2 design that maintains all elements of the prior console…Read More Read MoreFeature: Nintendo Life eShop Selects (May 2025)
Our preferred Switch 1 eShop titles launched in May. The summertime has arrived, the Switch 2 is nearly upon us, and that indicates it’s eShop Selects season for May. This is our final Switch 1 installment of our monthly segment — but fret not, changes are not on the horizon with the arrival of a Read MoreFeature: These 20+ Games Are Coming To Xbox Next Week (June 2-6)
Including the initial pair of Game Pass titles for June! Welcome to your Xbox games summary for June 2-6! The upcoming days seem calm regarding significant new Xbox launches, but we still have an array of intriguing content on the horizon – featuring Ridge Racer… Read MoreFeature: The Long & Rainbow Road To ‘Mario Kart World’ Part 4
Encore – MK Tour, Live: Home Circuit, and additional. Last week, we concluded our summary of all the primary Mario Karts in anticipation of Mario Kart World’s debut next week(!). Nonetheless, apart from those sporadically numbered mainline games, there exists a minor collection of titles associated with the series…Read More Read MoreFeature: “The Yoyo Was Special”
Make some room, Ness. We’ve been fixated on this forgotten GBA-style quest since we first stumbled upon it at Gamescom in 2024. The combat, movement, and graphics immediately brought to mind the handheld Zelda titles, but instead of a sword, the main character wields a yoyo to defeat enemies and tackle numerous puzzles…Read More Read MoreFeature: Best Xbox Survival Games
Survival. It’s an essential skill we all must master…if we wish to endure. Indeed, merely discussing the subject of survival (as an expert in the craft, you comprehend) excites me to share with you, dear reader, numerous tales from my intriguing and perilous real-world adventures. Nonetheless, this isn’t the occasion for my self-promotion, and thus, Read MoreFeature: Donkey Kong Country ‘Mine Cart Madness’ Helped Me Face My Fear Of Roller Coasters
Image: Zion Grassl / Nintendo Life I’m utterly petrified of roller coasters. The absence of control, the velocity, towering heights, twists and turns – all of this creates an experience I’ve never been able to rationalize as worth the excitement. Overcoming my fear of air travel was straightforward since there’s always something thrilling and incredibly Read MoreFeature: The Long & Rainbow Road To ‘Mario Kart World’ Part 3
Image: Zion Grassl / Nintendo Life And we’re back, yet again, on the journey to Mario Kart World – and we are in the final phase. In the past two laps, we’ve examined every console Mario Kart title from the Super NES to the Wii. For this concluding round, we are focusing on two console Read MoreFeature: Limited Run Talks Switch 2 Game-Key Cards, Huge Carts & Difficult Pitches
Image: Zion Grassl / Nintendo Life Raidou Remastered CE isn’t a conventional, numbered Limited Run Games offering, yet we were still taken aback to discover that the Switch 2 Collector’s Edition being offered has a price tag of an astounding $249.99 USD and lacks a complete game on a cartridge. This edition comes with a Read MoreFeature: These 20+ Games Are Coming To Xbox Next Week (May 26-30)
Featuring some significant Game Pass enhancements! by Ben Kerry Yesterday, 1pm Greetings to your Xbox titles summary for May 26-30! We have numerous games to highlight this upcoming week, including Elden Ring Nightreign, F1 25, and several substantial Xbox Game Pass releases like The Division 2 and Metaphor: ReFantazio. Here’s what’s arriving on Xbox next Read MoreFeature: ‘Retro Classics’ Raises Questions About The Future Of Xbox Backwards Compatibility
Xbox Retro Classics was an enjoyable revelation when it made its debut at no additional cost on Xbox Game Pass earlier this week, allowing us to indulge in a multitude of classic Activision titles that were not anticipated to be accessible on Xbox. Nonetheless, since this initiative is streaming-based thanks to the wonderful team at Read MoreFeature: “Game-Key Cards Don’t Sit Right With Us”
Image: Nintendo Life 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 a future in which the majority of Read MoreFeature: ‘Tales Of Tuscany’ Dev’s Goal Is To “Let Players Do Whatever They Want”
Image: Austin Voigt 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 Switch, in 2026). Curious about what sparked such a whimsical Read MoreFeature: The Long & Rainbow Road To ‘Mario Kart World’
Image: Gemma Smith / Nintendo Life 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 of Mario’s racing saga, today we’re speeding ahead to the GameCube, DS, and the two-combined-GameCubes editions, as Read MoreFeature: These 30+ Games Are Coming To Xbox Next Week (May 19-23)
Greetings to your Xbox games summary for May 19-23! A plethora of thrilling new arrivals is on the horizon, featuring the Enhanced Edition of the Stalker Trilogy, Fantasy Life i, Blades of Fire, Tainted Grail: The Fall of Avalon and many more. Additionally, Xbox Game Pass is introducing two enjoyable simulators like Police Simulator and Read MoreFeature: The Best Xbox Soulslike Games NOT Made By FromSoftware
Image: Team Ninja Indeed, we all acknowledge that FromSoftware creates remarkably impressive soulslikes – they excel at it, one might say. You know the types, like Dark Souls, Sekiro, and that whole Elden Ring phenomenon. And Demon’s Sou… you get the idea. When confronted with the creations of the pioneers who conceptualized this genre, it’s Read MoreFeature: 12 Xbox Game Pass Titles To Get Excited For In The Second Half Of 2025
This year has been truly remarkable for Xbox Game Pass in 2025! We’ve experienced one of the finest months for Game Pass in April, while May and June are filled with fantastic new additions. Having covered everything from January through June on Xbox Game Pass here at Pure Xbox, it’s time to spotlight some standout Read MoreThis New Switch 2 QR Feature Sounds Really Helpful
GameSpot derives profits from promotional and sponsoring collaborations by circulating this data and from acquisitions made via embedded links. News has surfaced that the Switch 2 might contain a beneficial feature for users who frequently deal with error alerts while operating the console. An individual at a recent Nintendo Switch 2 Showcase unveiled that a Read MoreFeature: These 30+ Games Are Coming To Xbox Next Week (May 12-16)
Greetings to your Xbox game summary for May 12-16! We have a thrilling week in store, featuring the significant Xbox first-party launch of DOOM: The Dark Ages! Additionally, keep your eyes peeled for titles like The Precinct, Palia, Capcom Fighting Collection 2, Kulebra and the Souls of Limbo, along with several other intriguing games. Here’s Read MoreFeature: The Long & Rainbow Road To ‘Mario Kart World’, From SNES To Switch 2
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 2014 on Wii U. Don’t misunderstand Read MoreFeature: These 20+ Games Are Coming To Xbox Next Week (May 5-9)
Featuring two new Xbox Game Pass offerings! by Fraser Gilbert Yesterday, 1pm Welcome to your Xbox games summary for May 5-9! The main attraction over the upcoming days is the addition of two Xbox Game Pass titles, featuring the exhilarating fishing journey DREDGE and the fresh launch of Revenge of the Savage Planet! Alongside these, Read MoreFeature: Nintendo Life eShop Selects (April 2025)
Image: Nintendo Life Excited for sunnier, warmer days (at least for those in the northern hemisphere) and eShop Selects? We are too! Honestly, our gaze is sharply focused on the upcoming future. The Nintendo Switch 2 arrives in just over a month, leading to a wave of exciting, new games awaiting our attention. It’s fair Read MoreFeature: 10 Exciting Xbox Indie Games To Look Out For In May 2025
Ready for another remarkable RPG? by Fraser Gilbert Yesterday, 5pm We’ve officially entered a new month, signaling the need to examine the upcoming indie games awaiting us! As always, it’s a challenge to select just ten games to spotlight, but we’ll make an effort to highlight some fantastic titles. The Precinct has been gaining a Read MoreFeature: These 20+ Games Are Coming To Xbox Next Week (April 28
Featuring four major Xbox Game Pass titles! by Fraser Gilbert Yesterday, 1pm Welcome to your Xbox games summary for April 28 – May 2! We have an array of exciting releases set to arrive in the coming days, including the widely-loved free-to-play shooter FragPunk. Moreover, Xbox Game Pass is treating us to a total of Read MoreFeature: 27 GameCube Games We’d Love To See On Nintendo Switch 2 NSO
Image: Nintendo Life Although the sales figures for the GameCube are relatively modest in comparison to other Nintendo consoles (not counting the Wii U), it is widely regarded as one of the finest systems, especially regarding its gaming library. Indeed, numerous titles from the GameCube – such as Metroid Prime, Pikmin, Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Read MoreFeature: Catch-Up Crew: Pikmin
Image: Nintendo Life Captain’s log, stardate 202504.21. After our previous Catch-up Crew venture to Shadow Moses Island, the team has enjoyed prolonged shore leave while (re)discovering Metal Gear Solid. Our latest assignment directs us to the M-class planet of PNF-404. However, the ship’s instruments indicate we are still within Sector 001. I’ve summoned senior staff Read MoreFeature: These 20+ Games Are Coming To Xbox Next Week (April 21-25)
Featuring a substantial new Game Pass addition! by Fraser Gilbert Yesterday, 1pm Greetings to your Xbox game summary for April 21-25! The highlight of next week is Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 (available through Game Pass), alongside numerous other exciting releases, such as Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves! Here’s what to anticipate on Xbox next Read MoreFeature: One Of The Best COD Campaigns In Recent Memory Comes To Xbox Game Pass Next Month
You absolutely need to try this! by Ben Kerry Yesterday, 4pm The previous year’s Call of Duty title caught many of us off guard, particularly regarding the Black Ops 6 solo campaign. Although it built upon Black Ops Cold War from 2020, its intricate narrative and unexpected twists allowed BO6 to differentiate itself within the Read MoreFeature: 10 Discounted Games You Should Buy In The Xbox Spring Sale 2025
A carefully selected compilation of hits by Ben Kerry Yesterday, 5pm After several weeks of eager waiting, Xbox’s major Spring Sale is officially underway for 2025, featuring more than 1,000 games with discounts available—spanning virtually every Xbox generation. Consequently, it will require thorough searching and browsing to find games that appeal to you—but if time Read More- 1
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