Guide: ARC Raiders Server Slam: How To Download The Open Beta & What To Expect On Xbox

Enjoy playing for free all weekend long! by Ben Kerry Yesterday, 3:30pm ARC Raiders is a highly awaited extraction FPS that has gained considerable interest for quite a while, and in anticipation of its upcoming release at the end of October, developer Embark Studios has just introduced a ‘Server Slam’ open beta across all platforms Read More

Guide: Pokémon Legends: Z-A: Walkthrough

Image: Nintendo Life Greetings to our Pokémon Legends: Z-A walkthrough center, and to Lumiose City! You will be spending an ample amount of time in this Parisian-style city situated in Kalos, so let’s get comfortable. As the second title featuring the Legends label, Z-A distinctly diverges from the primary ‘Generational’ games — yet it represents Read More

Guide: Xbox Adds More Perks For Game Pass Members (October 2025)

The Xbox Game Pass Perks initiative is persistently adding numerous freebies for Game Pass users throughout October 2025, including titles such as Call of Duty: Warzone, Throne And Liberty, and plenty more. Following the recent modification to Xbox Game Pass, it appears that the free-to-play perks for Warzone, Asphalt Legends Unite, Zenless Zone Zero, and Read More

Guide: Next Xbox Console: Everything We Know So Far About Microsoft’s Next-Gen System

With the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S era having now extended over several years, it’s the right moment to anticipate what the forthcoming Xbox console will offer us, which is anticipated to launch at some point in the not too near future. In this comprehensive guide, you’ll discover all the details we have Read More

Guide: Upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 Games & Accessories For October & November 2025

Image: The Pokémon Company As we approach the concluding three months of 2025, Nintendo and associates are preparing a lineup of prominent titles for the festive season. The Switch 2 iteration of Borderlands 4 might have been postponed, yet Pokémon Legends: Z-A arrives in mid-October, succeeded by Hyrule Warriors and Kirby Air Riders in November Read More

Guide: Where To Buy The ROG Xbox Ally & ROG Xbox Ally X Handhelds

Monitor these vendors for inventory by Fraser Gilbert Fri, 2:15pm The ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Xbox Ally X handhelds are currently on sale, yet as observed during the initial hours of pre-orders being available, inventory has been challenging to find in several instances – particularly regarding the Ally X. Thus, we aimed to compile Read More

Guide: Xbox Game Pass: All Games Coming Soon In October 2025

All the verified announcements to date by Ben Kerry Yesterday, 2:30pm Searching for a comprehensive list of titles arriving on Xbox Game Pass in October 2025? It can be quite challenging to monitor all the arrivals and departures in the realm of Xbox Game Pass each month, so we’ve compiled this convenient guide to present Read More

Guide: Every Nintendo Switch Online Game Boy Advance (GBA) Game Ranked

Refreshed with Mr. Driller 2 and Klonoa: Empire of Dreams following the September 2025 enhancement. Keep in mind, this is an evolving, reader-evaluated list based on each game’s User Rating in our repository. Consequently, the arrangement is prone to immediate change as those ratings vary. Have fun! Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack subscribers can instantly Read More

Guide: Best Super Mario Games Of All Time

Image: Nintendo Life Four entire decades have flown by since the day Super Mario Bros. first popped onto the Famicom in Japan on 13 September 1985. To mark the milestone, we’ve dusted off and re-shared this complete league table of every Super Mario side-scroller. Have fun! Which entry wears the crown as the ultimate Mario Read More

Guide: The Best Nintendo Switch 2 Games

Image: Nintendo Life Switch 2 launched in June 2025 and, although a young console in the scheme of things, it’s already built up a sizeable software library, mixing some choice exclusives with a host of ‘Nintendo Switch 2 Editions’, which include optimised, improved versions of some of the greatest video games ever made. But what Read More

Guide: Hollow Knight: Silksong: Walkthrough & All Collectibles

Image: Nintendo Life We’re finally ready to ascend — Hollow Knight: Silksong is out now, and Pharloom is ready and waiting to be explored. Just like Hollow Knight, Team Cherry has stuffed its second game with tons of challenges, hidden collectibles, and a whole bunch of news systems for you to dig into. And as Read More

Guide: 79 Switch 1 & 2 Games You Should Check Out In The eShop ‘Blockbuster Sale’ (Europe)

Another day, another sale! Nintendo of America has its ‘Blockbuster Sale‘ live until 10th September, and now a similar event has appeared on European eShops. Similar, though not the same – the games lineup here includes some different titles, including a bunch of first-party games. The EU Blockbuster sale runs until 14th September, so hey, Read More

Guide: Xbox Game Pass: All Games Coming Soon In September 2025

All the confirmed reveals so far.Looking for a complete list of games coming to Xbox Game Pass in September 2025? It can be pretty difficult to keep track of all the comings and goings in the world of Xbox Game Pass every month, so we’ve put together this handy guide to provide an overview of Read More

Guide: Gears Of War Reloaded: Release Date, Release Times & Download Size On Xbox Game Pass

All the intel you need for release day. Gears of War: Reloaded reunites Delta Squad with Xbox after several years away from the limelight—landing straight into Game Pass at launch this week. Classic multiplayer modes form a sizeable share of the package… Read More

Guide: Helldivers 2: Release Date, Release Times & Crossplay Details On Xbox

Everything you need to know.Helldivers 2 is making its Xbox debut this month, with the former PlayStation exclusive now aiming to spread democracy onto Xbox Series X and S as well. But, when exactly can you play Sony’s first ever PlayStation-published game on Xbox? And can you play along with PS5 users as well… Read More

Guide: Best Retro Throwback Nintendo Switch Games -School Style

Image: Nintendo Life Newly patched in: Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound & UFO 50! Ah, wistful memories—what slippery treasures they can be. How famously have we booted up an old heartfelt favorite only to discover that present-day convenience has almost ruined it? As many virtues as the classics possess, life’s modern luxuries—like smooth framerates and sensible menus—have Read More

Guide: Kirby Air Riders Direct: Every Announcement

Whew, what a whirlwind! Masahiro Sakurai just brought his exhaustive overview of Kirby Air Riders to a close in the newest focused Direct, and every second was overflowing with facts. Sakurai blew the lid off everything from the full cast to the control scheme, so we’ve gathered the following summary so you can track every Read More

Guide: Black Myth: Wukong Release Date, Release Times & Preload Details On Xbox

Last call for Black Myth: Wukong on Xbox! We’ve finally reached launch week for this beloved action RPG on Xbox Series X and Series S, and therefore we’re breaking down all the key details you need to know as we approach release. Specifically, we’re talking the Black Myth: Wukong Xbox release date, release times and Read More

Guide: Delta Force Release Date, Release Times & Free-To-Play Details On Xbox

The complete low-down by Ben Kerry Yesterday, 2:30pm Today’s squad-based FPS Delta Force lands on consoles mere days from now – bringing a narrative campaign, an extraction offering and a complete PvP multiplayer package to Xbox Series X|S. Because of that, we’re rounding up every crucial bit of intel in advance of the shooter’s imminent Read More

Guide: Donkey Kong Bananza: Walkthrough

Your definitive Donkey Kong Bananza hub penned by Jim Norman Yesterday, 6:01pm Image: Nintendo Life Donkey Kong Bananza overflows with activities to tackle and sights to see. Lucky for you, the Nintendo Life crew has assembled the definitive Donkey Kong Bananza Guide. Below, we’re covering every angle of DKB — grab-lists for collectibles like Every Read More

Guide: Gamescom 2025 Opening Night Live Showcase: Date, Start Times & What To Expect

Welcome to our Pure Xbox guide for Gamescom 2025 Opening Night Live! As we’re now closing in on Geoff Keighley’s big August event, we’re going to go over the exact date, length and start times for the upcoming livestream – alongside some of what we can expect to see during Gamescom’s ONL showcase. We also Read More

Guide: Best Pixel Art Nintendo Switch Games

Image: Nintendo Life Refreshed this guide with the stellar Until Then and Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound! Across the kaleidoscope of video-game aesthetics, no look clings tighter to the hearts of makers and audiences than the modest square. From ultra-precise contemporary takes on what tiny tiles can achieve to loving tributes to 8- and 16-bit eras, pixel-based Read More

Guide: Battlefield 6 Beta: Start Date, Access Times & Preload Details On Xbox

EA’s recent Battlefield 6 reveal event brought news of a pre-launch beta coming this month – across two full weekends on Xbox, PC and PS5. So, how do you download and play this Battlefield 6 beta? And can you get early access on Xbox? Here’s everything you need to know ahead of launch: Battlefield 6 Read More

Guide: Best Lord Of The Rings Games, Ranked

Image: Nintendo Life 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 catalogue to gather them all and in the Read More

Guide: Xbox Game Pass: All Games Coming Soon In August 2025

Every verified unveiling to date by Ben Kerry Yesterday, 2:30pm Hunting for a comprehensive rundown of titles hitting Xbox Game Pass in August 2025? Tracking every arrival and departure in Microsoft’s subscription catalogue can be tricky month to month, so we’ve built this quick reference to give you a snapshot of what’s slated to land Read More

Guide: Best Donkey Kong Games Of All Time

Image: Nintendo Life Updated to now include Donkey Kong Bananza! Oh, BANANA. While Mario is the main man when it comes to all things Nintendo, it was Donkey Kong who gave the plumber a leg-up in the world of video games. The ape’s debut not only conquered the arcade and introduced the world to a Read More

Guide: Pokémon Presents July 2025: Every Announcement, Full Livestream

Image: Nintendo Life And just like a Quick Attack, the second Pokémon Presents is all over and done with. It was a pretty packed one this time around, but there weren’t any real surprises, with the usual glut of mobile updates accompanying some delightful-looking shows and another look at the big-ticket item of the year. Read More

Guide: Ready Or Not Release Date, Release Times & Everything You Need To Know On Xbox

Searching for some exhilarating tactical FPS excitement on Xbox? You’ve arrived at the perfect spot with Ready Or Not; an impending cooperative shooter not for the timid. VOID Interactive’s console debut is set to officially launch next week, which includes an Xbox Series X|S version, of course. Thus, we have compiled everything you ought to Read More

Guide: Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3+4: Release Date, Release Times, Early Access Details For Xbox & PC

Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater has formally become an Xbox first-party title nowadays, and the newest installment in the franchise is set to launch on Xbox One, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, PC and various other platforms this week – it will also be available on Xbox Game Pass right from the start! As we Read More

Guide: Every Nintendo Switch Online GameCube Game On Switch 2, Ranked

Image: Nintendo Life Switch 2 introduced a selection of long-awaited GameCube titles alongside the other Nintendo Switch Online retro collections at its launch. With The Wind Waker, F-Zero GX, and SoulCalibur 2 included in the initial lineup, Super Mario Strikers added to the bundle this week, with Nintendo revealing an additional six games slated for Read More