Nintendo Direct For Kirby Air Riders Announced For Thursday, 23rd October

Another hour?! by Ollie Reynolds Yesterday, 2:08pm Image: Nintendo 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 the forthcoming game, which is scheduled to launch for the Read More

Nintendo Direct Coming This Week, Promises 60 Minutes Of Kirby Air Riders Details For Switch 2

GameSpot may receive earnings from affiliate and advertising collaborations for promoting this content and from purchases via links. The upcoming Nintendo Direct is just around the corner. Nintendo has revealed that a second Nintendo Direct focused on Kirby Air Riders will occur on Thursday, October 23 at 6 AM PT / 9 AM ET. Masahiro Read More

Nintendo Today! Update Makes It Easier To Share In-App News

It’s certainly not a screenshot button, keep in mind by Jim Norman 12:30pm Image: Nintendo Life Nintendo Today! has received a minor update, elevating the app to version 2.0.10 with the introduction of a new sharing button. Indeed, a share button. It isn’t the most revolutionary new feature, but given that the company previously eliminated Read More

Nintendo Reportedly Increases Switch 2 Production To 25 Million Units For Year 1

Now that is some Mario enchantment by PJ O’Reilly Yesterday, 2:30pm Image: Zion Grassl / Nintendo Life Nintendo has seemingly instructed its worldwide suppliers to generate as many as 25 million Switch 2 console units by the end of March 2026, Bloomberg reports (paywalled). If the Big N succeeds in doing this, the company will Read More

Nintendo Download: 16th October (North America)

Image: Numskull Games The most recent Nintendo Download update for North America has arrived, and it’s presenting a plethora of new games to the eShop in your location. As always, ensure you cast a vote in our poll and share your potential selections for the week in the comments below. Enjoy! Switch eShop – Highlights Read More

Nintendo Is Opening Its Fourth Store In Japan This Year

Say greetings to ‘Nintendo Fukuoka’ Image: Nintendo Update : It is confirmed, the new outlet Nintendo Fukuoka will be welcoming visitors in Japan on 14th November 2025. Original Story: Nintendo has revealed that its fourth store in Japan will be launched by the end of 2025 in Fukuoka. Details are limited Read More

B2G1 Free Nintendo Books, Movies, And Cartoons At Amazon

GameSpot might earn income from affiliate and promotional agreements for disseminating this content and from transactions via links. Nintendo enthusiasts can enjoy significant savings on official strategy manuals, artistic and lore books, comics, sticker collections, and more due to Amazon’s Buy Two, Get One Free Offer. However, this deal only extends until October 11, so Read More

Nintendo Expands Switch Online’s SNES Library With Three More Titles

Mario & Wario, Bubsy and Fatal Fury Special! Nintendo has unveiled a fresh set of Switch Online SNES titles, and for October, three new games have been introduced. Following the launch of his Purrfect Collection in September, Bubsy makes a comeback with Accolade’s classic 1993 Super Nintendo side-scroller. In addition, we’re also seeing the release Read More

London’s Nintendo Store Pop-Up Tickets Are Now Live

Secure reservations by Jim Norman 4:30pm Image: Nintendo Following the announcement of its launch last month, Nintendo has officially initiated ticket bookings for the UK’s inaugural Nintendo Store Pop-Up. The location will be situated on the ground level of the Shepherd’s Bush Westfield London Shopping Centre, remaining open from 22nd October – 16th November. Individuals Read More

Nintendo Denies Lobbying Japanese Government Over AI, Will “Take Necessary Actions” Over IP Rights

“Whether or not generative AI is engaged” Image: Nintendo Nintendo has released a brief statement refuting claims that it has pressured the Japanese government concerning generative AI. The post on X followed a tweet from Japanese politician Satoshi Asano, who initially asserted that the company had been influencing the government’s stance on generative AI. Here Read More

Nintendo Switch 2 System Update 20.5.0 Is Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes

Also accessible for Switch Image: Nintendo Nintendo hasn’t delayed in refining and upgrading the Switch 2 since its debut in June, and following an update at the start of this month, the gaming behemoth has now advanced the Switch 2 (and original Switch) firmware to Version 20.5.0. Once more, the emphasis lies on “stability enhancements” Read More

Nintendo Music App Adds Princess Peach Album In Latest Update

It’s time to shine! The Nintendo Music application for Switch Online members has acquired a variety of themed music in recent weeks and months, and now, to enhance this, Nintendo has launched the Princess Peach: Showtime! album on the platform. Princess Peach: Showtime! initially premiered on the Switch in March of the previous year. Based Read More

Nintendo Announces Establishment Of New Local Entity In Singapore

Nintendo Singapore seeks to boost its operations Image: Nintendo Nintendo is consistently expanding its operations in various manners, and today it has revealed the formation of a new local entity situated in the Republic of Singapore. As per the official announcement, Nintendo Singapore was launched last week on 26th September 2025. The objective is to Read More

Nintendo Announces Pop-Up Store In London, Opening Next Month

Utilize those coins Image: Nintendo Nintendo is inaugurating an official pop-up shop in London this October, Nintendo UK revealed today. The temporary shop will be operational from 22nd October until 16th November 2025 and will be situated on the ground level of the Westfield London Shopping Centre in Shepherd’s Bush, across from the LEGO Store. Read More

Nintendo Music “Special Release” Adds Tracks From Donkey Kong Bananza Today

Two updates in one week Image: Nintendo The Nintendo Music app for Switch Online subscribers typically gets one update per week, but this week is a little bit different. Following the shadow drop of DK Island & Emerald Rush DLC on the Switch 2 last week, Nintendo has now added a “special release” to this Read More

Nintendo Expands Switch Online’s GBA Library With Two More Titles

Two Namco games join ‘Nintendo Classics’ Nintendo has today announced it will be expanding its Switch Online + Expansion Pack service with two more games for the Game Boy Advance library. They include the Namco titles Mr. Driller 2 and Klonoa: Empire of Dreams, and they’ll be arriving next week on 25th September 2025. The Read More

Nintendo Is “Acting To Protect The Industry” With Switch 2 Game Key Cards, Says Ex-Capcom Composer

“Rivals find it simpler to jump on the bandwagon once Nintendo leads the way.” penned by Damien McFerran Yesterday, 3:10pm Image: Damien McFerran / Nintendo Life Ever since Switch 2 hit shelves, the hottest flashpoint has been Game Key Cards – tangible tokens that merely unlock a download. Detractors label the cards buyer-hostile, and Japan’s Read More

Nintendo Isn’t Showing All Its Cards With The Switch 2 (For The Better)

We got a better grasp of what the future holds for the Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 from the latest Nintendo Direct. We got big news about Metroid Prime 4: Beyond’s release date, the reveal of Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave, Resident Evil Requiem making its way to Switch 2, and much more. Kurt Indovina breaks Read More

Nintendo Releasing Physical ‘Talking Flower’ From Mario Wonder Next Spring

“We actually crafted them” penned by Liam Doolan Yesterday, 12pm Image: Nintendo Nintendo keeps shaking things up on the merch front, and the latest unexpected item headed our way is a chatty bloom. This isn’t a random posy, mind you—it’s the exact blossom plucked from the 2023 Switch hit Super Mario Bros. Wonder. If you Read More

Nintendo Direct Switch 2 Preorders At Amazon

GameSpot may receive revenue from affiliate and advertising partnerships for sharing this content and from purchases through links. This week’s hour-long Nintendo Direct was filled with exciting announcements, including brand-new reveals like Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2 and long-awaited release date confirmations such as Metroid Prime 4: Beyond. We now know that Read More

Nintendo Switch 2 Pokemon Console Bundle Is Finally Up For Preorder At Amazon

GameSpot may receive revenue from affiliate and advertising partnerships for sharing this content and from purchases through links. Nearly two months after preorders first opened at competing retailers, Amazon now has the Nintendo Switch 2 Pokemon Legends: Z-A Bundle in stock for $500. And unlike Amazon’s listings for the Mario Kart World Bundle and standalone Read More

Nintendo Today! Updated To Version 2.0.0, Here Are The Full Patch Notes

It adds a new Kirby theme and more Image: Nintendo It’s been a busy year for Nintendo and to help with all of the announcements in March of this year it released its very own new-style mobile app. Nintendo Today! has been updated multiple times since its release, but today’s update is arguably the best Read More

Nintendo Wins $2 Million Lawsuit Against ‘MiG Switch’ Distributor

“Defendant’s conduct has caused NOA significant and irreparable harm” Image: Damien McFerran / Nintendo Life Nintendo has won yet another lawsuit in its ongoing battle against piracy on the Switch and Switch 2, this time against ‘MiG Switch’ distributor Ryan Daly and the Modded Hardware website. Updated on 5th September 2025, the court document confirms 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

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