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Opinion: Ogre Battle 64: Person Of Lordly Caliber’s Revolutionary Heart Still Burns Brightly
Has it truly been 25 years? Indeed, my seasoned companions, it has. Back in the year of our lord 2000 (or 1999 if you hail from Japan), if you weren’t still recovering from the aftermath of Y2K (still can’t believe nothing came of it) you may have been utterly engrossed in one of the few Read MoreOpinion: Silksong’s Soundtrack Rules, But You Should Turn It Off
Image: Nintendo Life It was roughly 30 seconds after I’d fastened my seatbelt for my journey to Greece that I confidently powered on my Switch 2, fully aware that I was set for four hours of uninterrupted Silksong gameplay; then I remembered my headphones were out of battery. It’s not a major issue, right? I Read MoreOpinion: Why Focus On Silksong’s Difficulty When We Need To Talk About How Cute It is?
Image: Nintendo Life Over a week after beating Hollow Knight: Silksong, I’ve decided that we’re all focusing on the wrong things. Hornet’s fast-paced movement and range of options are breathtaking, sure, and the game can be maddening. But instead of succumbing to the difficulty discourse, instead of falling into a pit of spikes for a Read MoreOpinion: Resident Evil Requiem Represents A Turning Point For Switch 2
Image: Capcom Ever since the first big blowout Direct for the Switch 2 back in April, I’ve been itching to see an announcement for Resident Evil on the new console. It’s possibly my favourite series of all time, after all, so I’m eager to play the recent entries on a Nintendo console without having to Read MoreOpinion: Metroid Prime 4 Reminds Me Of Gears 5, And It’s Making Me Nervous
I’m starting to feel nervous about Metroid Prime 4: Beyond. Let me explain. During the most recent Nintendo Direct, the long-gestating game finally received a release date for 4th December 2025 on Switch and Switch 2. That’s not all, though; the accompanying trailer also revealed that Samus would now be rocking her very own Akira-inspired Read MoreOpinion: The Value Proposition Of Xbox Series S Is Better Than Ever In 2025
Ever since Nintendo formally announced the Switch 2 earlier in the year, I’d convinced myself I was going to buy one. The hardware looks a good step forward, third-party support on Switch 1 was great, and I don’t know… who doesn’t love a new toy to mess around with, right? The thing is though, I’ve Read MoreOpinion: 10 Years Old Today, Undertale Has Been A Constant Source Of Fun & Learning Between Me & My Kids
Image: Toby Fox It’s hard to believe that Undertale is 10 years old, innit. A game that released just a year after the birth of my eldest son, and two before my youngest arrived on the scene. What is time? It’s all going so quickly. I bring my kids up here, not to be one Read MoreOpinion: I’m Celebrating Super Mario Bros.’ 40th Anniversary By Finally Finishing It
Image: Nintendo Life Hold on, furious crowd, lower the forks! I confess, until this week I had never rolled the credits on Super Mario Bros., yet that doesn’t mean the cartridge had gone untouched. Give me sixty seconds to set the torches aside and I’ll justify myself. The first time I booted the 8-bit legend Read MoreOpinion: HD-2D Might Be Old News, But Octopath 0’s City Building Has Me Buzzing
Square by square. Being a die-hard RPG buff, you’d expect me to be over the moon for Octopath Traveler 0. The strange part, however, is that my hype isn’t fueled by the trek back to Osterra, the razor-sharp turn-based battles, or even another gorgeous HD-2D spectacle…Read More Read MoreOpinion: Silksong’s Big ‘Anticlimactic’ Premiere Was Absolutely Perfect
No silk to weave. Half a dozen years. People have exhausted thesaurus entries diagnosing Team Cherry’s bear-hug of silence over Hollow Knight: Silksong. Microsoft once vowed it would surface “within twelve months” during 2022. A public hands-on slice hasn’t appeared since June 2019’s E3. Backer posts on Kickstarter have gone as quiet as a forgotten Read MoreOpinion: Delta Force Is Solid On Xbox, But Another Upcoming FPS Runs Rings Around It
I miss you already, BF6.So, free-to-play shooter Delta Force has been out on console for a few days now – and while I haven’t put enough time into it yet for a full Xbox review, I just want to get this out there in the here and now… Read MoreOpinion: We Really Don’t Need A Donkey Kong Timeline
Image: Nintendo Life 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 little relationship, I adored hearing Read MoreOpinion: This Month On Xbox Is Stacked, Including A Few First-Party Treats
A peaceful August? No way! We’ve officially slipped into August 2025; once upon a time that would’ve signalled the last “quiet” gap ahead of when the videogame timetable revved up for the year-end blitz. These days, fresh titles stream out nearly non-stop every four weeks—and this newest one is no exception! From my perspective, August Read MoreOpinion: Celebrating 20 Years Of Baseball In The Mushroom Kingdom
Image: Jonny Malks / Nintendo Life Monday 21st July marks the 20th anniversary of Mario Superstar Baseball, so to celebrate Jonny is taking us out to the ball game… My first gaming memory: waking up in the middle of the night, heading downstairs, and booting up Mario Superstar Baseball‘s campaign mode on my GameCube. It Read MoreOpinion: Xbox Series X Still Hasn’t Been Fully Utilised Yet, But 2026 Could Be The Year
Countless genuine ‘next-gen’ titles are on the horizon Read MoreOpinion: Honestly, I’m So Glad We Had To Wait For Donkey Kong Bananza
I encountered this item shower for the initial time after surpassing 60 hours of gameplay. — Image: Omar Hafeez-Bore Friends, I’ve engaged in so much Mario Kart World. I’ve completed all the Grands Prix (on three stars, of course), and the Knockout Tours (not on three stars, life is fleeting). I’ve been in a continual Read MoreOpinion: It’s Nice To See ActiBlizz Titles Coming To Xbox Game Pass, But We Want More
There’s still plenty remaining in the ABK collection! June’s Xbox Game Pass enhancements are beginning to taper off, yet before we transition into the July 2025 selection, there’s a delightful assortment of ActiBlizz games on the way. After the debut of Crash 4 earlier this month… Read MoreOpinion: I Never Felt True Nostalgia Until I Played GameCube On Switch 2
Ahh, reminiscences. I can still recall the day I acquired my GameCube. It wasn’t the release day, as I have a vivid memory of receiving Super Smash Bros. Melee along with it, which, to my understanding, debuted a few weeks after the console itself in the UK. Oh goodness, I was incredibly thrilled though…Read More Read MoreOpinion: I’m Completely In Love With Mario Kart World’s Photo Mode
Plus Team NL’s finest captures. Mario Kart World stands as the largest Mario Kart ever created. The terrain is expansive, filled with hidden surprises and minor secrets concealed beneath bridges, atop lofty structures, and amidst vast oceans. Knockout Tour represents the most frenzied mix of multiplayer gameplay I have ever encountered…Read More Read MoreOpinion: It Feels Like Microsoft Is Planning A Huge Final Year Of Xbox Series X|S In 2026
Could the next generation arrive in 2027? The excitement has now calmed down following the significant Xbox Games Showcase this year, and in general, it was an admirable presentation. It has given us an excellent glimpse of what’s ahead for the remainder of 2025, and I’m certainly pleased with how the roster is shaping up Read MoreOpinion: I’ve Never Liked JRPGs, But Xbox’s New FF16 Demo Has Me Hooked
I sense that I have transformed. Behold, I’ll confess, I’ve often been somewhat of a JRPG elitist. This mindset doesn’t stem from the caliber of these kinds of games, not in the slightest; rather, it’s my personal hesitance to explore something entirely different and utterly unfamiliar for someone who was raised on predominantly western video Read MoreOpinion: Crash Bandicoot 4 Will Be A Divisive Addition To Xbox Game Pass
Thought the N.Sane Trilogy was challenging? Reconsider! After being speculated for Xbox Game Pass for several months, Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Time was finally confirmed for the platform as part of today’s June 5-17 summary, joining the Ultimate, PC, and Standard tiers on Tuesday, June 17th. We understand that many Xbox enthusiasts have been Read MoreOpinion: CDPR Needs To Be Careful With Its Marketing For The Witcher 4 On Xbox
Once bitten, twice cautious. This week, CD Projekt Red unveiled a ‘subtle’ gameplay presentation of sorts for its forthcoming masterpiece The Witcher 4 – and although I’ve been greatly impressed by what I’ve observed thus far, the Polish studio must tread lightly with its promotional strategy going ahead. You see… Read MoreOpinion: Upgraded For Switch 2, ARMS Deserves A Second Shot At Greatness
Image: Nintendo With the launch date of the Switch 2 now so near I can hardly remain seated on the toilet, I’ve been wondering to myself about what elements, apart from that fresh console aroma and a brand new Mario Kart installment, has got me most thrilled for my newest offspring. That’s right, my consoles Read MoreOpinion: Not Enough People Are Talking About This Early GOTY Contender
Image: Nintendo Life / Aniplex / XSEED Games Alert: This piece explores spoiler-laden content for The Hundred Line – Last Defense Academy. If you haven’t experienced the game yet and prefer to keep it unspoiled, we suggest returning at a later date… Prior to playing The Hundred Line – Last Defense Academy, I would have Read MoreOpinion: I Hope Trails In The Sky 1st Chapter Doesn’t Make A ‘Big’ Remake Mistake
Image: GungHo Online Entertainment Among the RPGs I cherish, the Trails series is arguably the most challenging to endorse. A combination of varying platforms, extensive gameplay duration, and an overwhelming number of installments might deter prospective players. Even once someone commits, they’ll likely confront a barrage of queries while trying to comprehend the timeline. The Read MoreOpinion: If Xbox Is ‘Just’ A Game Pass Machine, That’s Still Enough For Me
Have you noticed how remarkable this year has been?! by Fraser Gilbert Yesterday, 2:45pm With titles like Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, Forza Horizon 5, and now Gears of War: Reloaded transitioning to PS5, there’s been some buzz this week concerning whether Xbox has simply become a Game Pass platform these days. In other Read MoreOpinion: Nothing Will Come Close To GTA 6 As An Xbox Series X|S Showpiece
It simply appears astonishing by Ben Kerry Yesterday, 5pm With the new GTA 6 preview now available, coupled with a massive reveal from the creators at Rockstar Games, we’ve gained our most comprehensive peek at the upcoming Grand Theft Auto title thus far. At this juncture, the absence of direct gameplay might be considered a Read MoreOpinion: South Of Midnight Dev Could Become An Xbox Game Studios Gem
So, just prior to a recent time off work to mark a birthday milestone I’d prefer not to discuss, I had the joy of playing and evaluating South of Midnight – which has become one of my favorite releases from Xbox Game Studios in ages. In fact, if we exclude the remarkable yet ultimately evolution-focused Read More- 1
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