Feature: Nintendo Life Reader Survey 2025

Gotta answer ’em all! It’s that time of year again folks. We would love to ask you some questions and would greatly appreciate it if you could take the time to respond to our anonymous survey. Why is this important to us? Our websites survive mainly due to those who choose to advertise their games Read More

Nintendo Download: 4th September (North America)

Chronos! NBA! Daemon X Machina! The freshest round of Nintendo’s fortnightly drop for North America is now live, ushering a heap of fresh releases onto the regional eShop—no, it’s not merely Silksong and the typical filler, promise! As usual, lob your choice into the poll and share your planned selections in the comments right beneath… Read More

Nintendo Switch 2 System Update 20.4.0 Is Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes

Also out on the Switch.A fresh September system update from Nintendo has landed for both the inaugural Switch and the upcoming Switch 2.Though light on details, the changelog centers on bolstering overall “stability.” Nintendo’s official support entry carries the full rundown—check it below.Head over to Nintendo Life for the complete storyRead the full post on Read More

Nintendo Music Adds Fire Emblem: Awakening Soundtrack In New Update

Swap Online imagery are also up for grabs. Today’s wave isn’t just the new Switch and Switch 2 firmware—Nintendo has dropped its routine Nintendo Music refresh as well. This week’s catalog welcomes the sweeping score from the 2012 3DS strategy role-player, Fire Emblem: Awakening. A teaser of the album awaits in the official Nintendo tweet Read More

Feature: Nintendo Life eShop Selects (August 2025)

Our favorite eShop downloads on Switch and Switch 2 for August! We’re already picturing crunchy autumn foliage, steaming mugs of cocoa, and cozy nights lost in video games. Fall’s on the way, yet we still have this past summer month to celebrate in this round-up of eShop Selects! August delivered a bumper crop of delights… Read More

Mini Review: The Exit 8

Endless reel. To mark the arrival of the freshly-released silver-screen take on The Exit 8, the Nintendo Switch release has been granted a small but delightful boost for the Switch 2. In case you’re unfamiliar with the setup, the game traps you in an endlessly repeating passageway beneath a Japanese subway station, and your sole Read More

Nintendo Switch Joy-Con Set Is Only $39 At Walmart Right Now

Nintendo Switch Joy-Con Controllers – Neon Purple / Orange $39 (formerly $80) | MSRP normally sits at $90 Grab them at Walmart On the off-chance you’re in the right ZIP code, Walmart is currently ringing up a pair of these vibrant controllers for a mere $39—an offer that’s almost too good to believe. Just be Read More

ICYMI: Nintendo Reminds Us Switch Game Vouchers Won’t Be Sold After January 2026

However, the catalogue is still going to receive fresh titles for voucher redemption.Nintendo’s realm has been absolutely buzzing following the Switch 2 reveal; back in July the company said the Switch Online Game Vouchers scheme will shut down. Over on Nintendo Japan’s customer-support social channels it has now fired up another alert – a reminder Read More

Nintendo Alarmo Is Getting A Kirby-Themed Update

Rise and shine along the noises of Kirby.On the off-chance you didn’t notice, Nintendo’s bedside clock can be refreshed with fresh—cost-free—skins.Find Out More Read More

My Nintendo Store Celebrates Kirby Forgotten Land

Cuddly toys, collectibles, and extra treats! To mark Kirby and the Forgotten Land landing on Switch 2 this week, Nintendo has just fattened up its Kirby collection over at the My Nintendo Store across Australia and New Zealand. Dive into the entire write-up on nintendolife.com… Read More Read More

Nintendo Subsidiary ‘Warpstar Inc.’ Has Been Renamed To ‘Nintendo Stars Inc.’

Will focus on expanding Nintendo movie adaptations into other mediums.Nintendo has announced that it is renaming its subsidiary company ‘Warpstar Inc.’ to ‘Nintendo Stars Inc.’ following its consolidation earlier this year.Warpstar Inc. – founded on 31st July 2001 – had previously been a joint venture between Nintendo and Hal Laboratory to oversee the Kirby franchise…Read Read More

Save $20 Or More On Mario RPGs For Nintendo Switch This Week

Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door $40 (originally $60) Check it out at Best Buy Find it on Amazon View at Walmart Mario & Luigi: Brothership $36.50 (down from $60) | Import – no region lock Look on Amazon Head to Walmart Try Best Buy Browse Walmart again Need help plugging the holes in your Nintendo Read More

Nintendo Identifies Xenoblade Chronicles X Voice Sync Bug On Switch 2

The ‘Ultimate Edition’ debuted earlier this year. Ahead of the Switch 2’s launch, Xenoblade Chronicles X received an updated ‘Ultimate Edition’ on the original Switch back in March. Despite no substantial patches surfacing for the new platform (so far), Nintendo now appears to have uncovered a glitch affecting this specific hardware…Read More Read More

Nintendo Download: 21st August (North America)

Image: Panic The latest Nintendo Download update for North America has arrived — a few hours late, but unless you’ve been sleeping all day, you’ll know we’ve been dealing with a lot of silk(song). Anyway! As always, we’ve got a list of new games galore that have arrived on the US eShop. It’s a little Read More

Nintendo Partners With Interstate Scholastic Esports Alliance For Competitive Events

Stronger in cooperation authored by Ollie Reynolds Yesterday, 3:45pm Image: Damien McFerran / Nintendo Life Nintendo of America and the Interstate Scholastic Esports Alliance (ISEA) have unveiled a collaboration intended “to transform esports into a more social, inclusive, and fulfilling activity.” Beginning before the year is out, sanctioned campus tournaments and campus-wide leagues for grades Read More

Nintendo Expands Switch 2’s GameCube Library Next Week

Chibi-Robo Makes a Comeback Nintendo revealed today that Chibi-Robo will land on the Switch 2’s GameCube collection next Tuesday 21st August, 2025. The pint-sized platformer was one of the initial titles revealed alongside the GameCube vault for the Switch Online service. First released in 2005/06 on the purple cube and crafted by studio Skip, the Read More

Nintendo Announces New ‘Hello, Mario!’ App For Switch And Mobile Devices

Wood Block amiibo also revealed Image: Nintendo 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 the description and Read More

Nintendo Patent Featuring Crank And “Clickable Wheel” Attachments For Joy-Con 2 Surface

Watch out, Playdate Image: Nintendo Life 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 a few other Read More

Nintendo Sends Out Second Game-Key Card & Physical Game Survey

Inform the company of your desires—what you truly, truly crave (once more) penned by PJ O’Reilly Yesterday, 4:30pm Image: Nintendo 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 of game-key cards. Short version: reception is chilly at best. Read More

Nintendo Raises Price Of Switch 2 Pro Controller

GameSpot may receive revenue from affiliate and advertising partnerships for sharing this content and from purchases through links. A bunch of Nintendo price increases went into effect today, August 3, and while Switch 2 hardware and games aren’t impacted, controllers for the new console will cost you more now–unless you buy them soon. The Switch Read More

Feature: Nintendo Life eShop Selects (July 2025)

Image: Nintendo Life 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 finest digital exclusives you might have let slip Read More

Nintendo Showcases Every Partner Direct Switch 2 Game In New Infographic

Image: Nintendo The Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase for July 2025 may have come and gone, but if you need a reminder of all the games that featured in it (and if our full round-up wasn’t enough for ya), then the Big N has got you covered. A brand new infographic shared on the Nintendo of Read More

Nintendo Reconfirms Release Windows For Major Upcoming Switch 2 Games

And yes, there’s also a headline for the original Switch baked in! penned by Jim Norman 9:45am Image: The Pokémon Company Nintendo’s quarterly earnings document has arrived; true to form, the platform holder signs off by spotlighting a fresh batch of games earmarked for Switch 2 (and the current Switch) over the next stretch. The Read More

Here Are The Top Ten Best-Selling Nintendo Switch Games As Of June 2025

Everywhere I glance, I see the same old faces. Image: Nintendo Nintendo has posted its Q1 FY2026 earnings, giving us a fresh snapshot of the ten best-performing Switch games. If you check this ranking every three months, you won’t be shocked today. Ever since Pokémon Scarlet and Violet overtook Sword and Shield, the lineup’s order Read More

Nintendo Highlights Multiple Switch 2 And Switch Games Launching In August 2025

Kirby and much more! Image: Nintendo With August just around the corner, it means there’s a whole batch of new games on the way to the Switch and Switch 2. Nintendo has once again put together its own round of highlights – spotlighting some of the experiences players can look forward to next month. This Read More

Nintendo Preparing Super Mario Party Jamboree

A fix for a small glitch is on the way Image: Nintendo Nintendo released Super Mario Party Jamboree – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Jamboree TV last week, and while the launch has gone mostly to plan, there’s apparently one bug Nintendo will be addressing in a future update. According to its customer support account Read More

Nintendo Announces ‘Global Jam’ Demo Event For Switch 2 Online Members

Update: Demo pre-orders go live later today Update : Ahead of the ‘Global Jam’ demo event for Drag x Drive next month, Nintendo has released a new overview trailer for the game. It details how the mouse mode controls work, the rules of the game, the park section where players can Read More

Review: Nintendo Switch 2 Joy-Con 2 Wheel

Image: Damien McFerran / Nintendo Life Ever since Nintendo introduced motion control with its Wii console, we’ve had to contend with bolt-on plastic accessories getting in the way of perfectly good Mario Kart multiplayer sessions. The iconic Wii Wheel, while a novelty, was widely regarded by seasoned players as the worst way to control the Read More

Nintendo Switch 2 At Amazon

GameSpot may receive revenue from affiliate and advertising partnerships for sharing this content and from purchases through links. The Nintendo Switch 2 is still available at Amazon by invitation. The Switch 2 Mario Kart Bundle ($500) and console on its own ($450) first popped up on Amazon during Prime Day, a few weeks after Amazon Read More

All The Nintendo Switch 2 Games (Confirmed And Rumored) So Far

By Jason Fanelli and Darryn Bonthuys on July 15, 2025 at 4:25AM PDT GameSpot stands to gain revenue from affiliate and advertisement collaborations for promoting this material and from acquisitions via links. 007 First Light Release Date: TBA IO Interactive recently unveiled its James Bond undertaking, and the initial trailer for the game showcased a Read More