Random: Using A GameCube Controller With The NSO App Yields Fun Surprises

Definitely worth the investment. One of the most significant surprises with the Switch 2 is the exciting inclusion of Nintendo GameCube titles for those subscribed to Switch Online + Expansion Pack. The initial line-up is a bit on the lean side, certainly, but Zelda: The Wind Waker, SoulCalibur II, and F-Zero GX are all incredible Read More

Random: Xenoblade Chronicles X Pops Up On Microsoft PC Game Page

Something or nothing? Well, here’s an unusual entry – Monolith Soft’s Wii U masterpiece Xenoblade Chronicles X has appeared on a Microsoft PC site detailing “enhanced titles for Microsoft Edge Game Assist”. We have examined it ourselves and can verify its presence. It’s listed alongside PC titles like World of Warcraft and Half-Life 2…Read More Read More

Random: Mario Kart World’s Devs Had To Double Check Mario Actually Eats Power-Up Mushrooms

What could the alternative option possibly be? by Jim Norman Yesterday, 8:30pm Image: Nintendo Life We cannot assert that this is the type of inquiry that frequently arises in our daily lives, but if someone confronted us and asked, “does Mario genuinely consume those power-up mushrooms?”, we would find it challenging to provide a clear Read More

Random: Unluckiest Gaming Moment Of The Year? Smash Bros. Final Ends With A Tree Glitch

An extraordinarily unfortunate Super Smash Bros. Melee competitor has lost a tournament, along with a prize pot exceeding $2000, due to an exceedingly poorly timed glitch in the concluding round…of the final match. No, this is not a film. As observed on YouTube (thanks, VGC), the pivotal match of the ‘Full House 2025’ competition in Read More

Random: Switch 2’s Controller Settings Hide A Neat Musical Secret

Harmony as ancient as time by Jim Norman Yesterday, 6:45pm Image: Nintendo Life What will happen when Switch 2 launches and the Nintendo Today! app can no longer feed us random snippets of news? Today’s info drop may be minor, but we are excited to see what the musically gifted community can create with it. Read More

Lost In Random: The Eternal Die Joins Xbox Game Pass Lineup For June 2025

Release date confirmed! by Ben Kerry Yesterday, 6pm Initially revealed to be joining Xbox Game Pass at Gamescom last year, the creators of Lost in Random: The Eternal Die have announced the complete release date. Prepare to dive into this adventure on June 17th, 2025, available on day one through the service. In this sequel Read More

Random: YouTuber Cracks Donkey Kong Bananza’s Secret Language Before L(a)unch

We’re now fluent in banana Image: Nintendo While the rest of us ordinary Nintendo enthusiasts have been engrossed in trailers for upcoming Switch 2 titles, reveling in the stunning visuals and exciting new characters, some individuals have been delving deeper. Indeed, it seems that if anyone had truly been observant, they would have recognized that Read More

Random: Here’s What The New Hallmark Xbox 360 Ornament Sounds Like

Nostalgia triggered by Fraser Gilbert Yesterday, 7:30pm Image: Hallmark, Xbox In mid-April, Hallmark revealed a sneak peek at two Xbox-themed Christmas ornaments for 2025 – including a tiny Xbox 360 designed to light up and emit Halo 3 game sounds. Well, now we can hear exactly what they imply! As illustrated in the video below, Read More

Random: Hideki Kamiya Joins Masahiro Sakurai In Securing A Switch 2

We want Okami 2, please by Ollie Reynolds Yesterday, 5:30pm Image: Nintendo Life Recently, we shared the news that developer Masahiro Sakurai successfully participated in the Switch 2 lottery in Japan, earning the opportunity to buy the forthcoming console. Now, another renowned developer has declared his own triumph, and that is Hideki Kamiya. Known for Read More

Random: Missed Out On A Switch 2 Pre-Order? Sakurai Has The Perfect Solution

Brilliant concept, slick by Ollie Reynolds Yesterday, 4pm Image: Nintendo Life If you unfortunately missed your chance to pre-order a Switch 2, you’re likely feeling rather downcast at this time. We understand. In Japan, eager buyers had to participate in a lottery system to gain the chance to make their pre-orders. We know that renowned Read More

Random: New Xbox Game Accidentally Gets $500 Price Tag On The Microsoft Store

It has now been discreetly addressed. by Fraser Gilbert Fri, 12:30pm Each Saturday, we compile all of the upcoming Xbox launches at Pure Xbox, typically preparing those on Friday. Therefore, you can imagine my astonishment when I encountered a future Xbox title priced at $500! The title in question is Golf Up, which for quite Read More

Random: Paul Rudd “Got A Real Kick” Out Of Reuniting With Nintendo For New Commercial

“It filled me with nostalgia in all the right ways” by Alana Hagues Yesterday, 9pm If you haven’t yet watched the latest Nintendo Switch 2 advertisement featuring Paul Rudd, where have you been? It’s a charming callback to one of the Ant Man and Anchorman star’s earliest acting gigs, a SNES advertisement from 1991. It’s Read More

Random: PaRappa The Rapper Creator Has Some Expectedly Trippy Hopes For Switch 2

Image: Sony Computer Entertainment If you had a PlayStation during the mid-’90s to early 2000s, you’re probably familiar with PaRappa the Rapper. This quirky rhythm adventure by musician Masaya Matsuura lets you embody a hip-hop canine striving to win over his beloved, a human-like flower (yes, you read that right). It’s frequently regarded as the Read More