Shinobi: Art Of Vengeance To Get Classic SEGA Villains Stage DLC Next Year
Dr. Eggman is first up.Joe Musashi has fought countless demons, strange lifeforms, and ninja clans across the Shinobi series' vast history. But in SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance — which launches on Switch at the end of August — his greatest threat awaits in s…
UK Charts: And Just Like That, Mario Kart World Is Back In The Lead
Was there any doubt?GkF has provided the latest breakdown of the physical UK charts, and now that the dust has settled somewhat from the release of Mafia: The Old Country, Mario Kart World finds itself back at the number one spot.It's not a huge surprise…
Random: The Pokémon Company Is Putting This Pronunciation Debate To Bed
This is the Ray.We Pokémon fans are no strangers to a mispronunciation or two, and at the recent World Championships, The Pokémon Company was on a mission to put one legendary debate to bed (thanks for the heads up, IGN).If the above image wasn't enough …
Annapurna's Delightfully Weird Creature Collecting Roguelite Scores Switch Release Date
Mouse in the house.Annapurna Interactive has today announced that Furcula's weird roguelike-meets-creature collector Morsels will be landing on Switch on 18th November.This one briefly popped up in the August 2024 Indie World showcase, where it was accom…
Kirby Air Riders Direct Revealed for Tomorrow, 19th August 2025
Wait, how long?!Surprise! Nintendo has announced that it will be holding a special Kirby Air Riders Direct on 19th August 2025 (that's tomorrow).The announcement was made via the Nintendo Today! app, where we learnt that the showcase will kick off at 2pm…
Poll: What Review Score Would You Give Drag x Drive?
Brag or dive?The Nintendo first-party releases keep coming, and the first of two for August has wheeled onto the Switch 2. Drag x Drive has been out for a few days now, and it has proven to be a divisive one.Pairing up wheelchair basketball with the Joy-…
Pokémon TCG Pocket's Next Expansion Introduces A Mega Mix-Up
Arriving "This Fall".Mega Evolution is the talk of the town for Pokémon in 2025, and it looks like it won't be long before Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket gets in on the fun too.As showcased in the weekend's Pokémon World Championships Closing Ceremony,…
'Bad Cheese' Is Another Survival Horror With Cuphead-Inspired Visuals
Launching next month.Publisher Feardemic has announced that Bad Cheese, a new survival horror from developer Simon Lukasik, will launch on the Switch (with backwards compatibility on Switch 2) on 1st September 2025.Much like Bendy And The Ink Machine bef…
Mattel Adds Special Edition Pauline To Its Mario Kart Hot Wheels Line
Pre-orders are now live.Mattel has already released a whole bunch of Mario Kart vehicles and next up is a "special edition" Pauline release, which was originally revealed at San Diego Comic-Con this year.Read the full article on nintendolife.com
Mailbox: Game-Key Cards, Slacker Sakurai, Shapes & Beats - Nintendo Life Letters
Issue #27 - August 2025.Welcome, one and all, as we sit down and take a look through the Nintendo Life Mailbox.Switch 2 is a couple of months old now - can you believe that? This is the third edition of our monthly letters page since we finally got our h…
Poll: Box Art Brawl - Super Adventure Island (SNES)
Super duper.Hello, and welcome to another edition of Box Art Brawl!Last week, we looked at WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Microgame$ for the GBA – a true classic and one of our favourites here at NL Towers. North America and Europe joined forced against Japan and…
Pokémon Legends: Z-A Playable Switch 2 Demo Appearing At Upcoming Events
Don't miss it.Pokémon Legends: Z-A is easily one of the most anticipated Switch (and Switch 2) releases of this year, and although trainers will have to wait until October to get their hands on it, it seems there will be a few ways to sample the new entr…
Poll: Box Art Brawl - Duel: WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Microgame$!
Vote!Welcome, cover fans, to another edition of Box Art Brawl!Before we head into this week's match-up, let's have a quick reminder of what went down last weekend. It was a one-on-one face-off for the GBA's The Hobbit, which saw the gloomy North American…
Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (9th August)
Is that a UFO?Ahoy, there! The weekend is here, so it's time to kick back with some games. But first, let's quickly recap the week, hm?We had a pretty banging Indie World showcase, so that was pretty cool, with lots of really neat announcements and shado…
Nintendo's Share Price Is Now Double The Height Of The Wii Era
Huge gainz.Nintendo's share price is continuing to skyrocket following the early success of the Switch 2.According to the latest data from Google Finance, the company's share price currently sits at a staggering ¥14,355. For context, this is now double N…
LEGO Party Gets The Party Started On Switch This September, Physical Release Confirmed
Pre-orders are now live.LEGO fans are in for a treat with not one but two new titles announced today for the Switch and both are due out later this year.First up we've got LEGO Voyagers - a new two-player co-op adventure all about "friendship and play". …
Review: 8BitDo Pro 3 Bluetooth Controller - TMR Sticks And Hall Effect Triggers Elevate This Switch 2-Compatible Pad
This'll 8BitDo nicely.We've been talking about 8BitDo a fair bit recently, as the Chinese peripheral maker has just made its large catalogue of controllers backwards compatible with Switch 2 via a firmware update, and they've also got a snazzy arcade con…
Cronos: The New Dawn Gets A Deep Dive Trailer, And It's Looking Awesome
Launching next month.Cronos: The New Dawn, a fresh new survival horror from Bloober Team, has a new deep dive trailer, giving players a proper look at the story and characters from the upcoming Switch 2 title.It's looking pretty sweet, and we're particul…
Nintendo Patent Featuring Crank And "Clickable Wheel" Attachments For Joy-Con 2 Surface
Watch out, Playdate.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.Read the full article on nintendolife.com
Tron: Catalyst & John Wick Hex Dev 'Bithell Games' Makes "Majority" Of Staff Redundant
"Today we are less".Bithell Games, the developer behind John Wick Hex, TRON: Identity, and TRON: Catalyst, is sadly making "eleven jobs" at the studio redundant.Studio founder Mike Bithell shared a message on Bluesky earlier today stating that his studio…
Nightdive Studios Reveal "Definitive" Re-Release Of 'Heretic + Hexen' On Switch
And it's out now.If you thought the day's surprises were over, think again, as Bethesda, id Software, and retro specialists Nightdive Studios have announced Heretic + Hexen, the "definitive re-release" of two classic spell shooters. Oh, and it's also out…
The Pokémon Company Releases New Mobile App 'Pokémon Events'
Be in the know.Nintendo has already launched a news app this year, and now The Pokémon Company International is following this up with its very own events application for mobile devices.This new app – officially known as Pokémon Events – is now available…
Poll: So, Will You Be Getting The Kirby And The Forgotten Land Upgrade For Switch 2?
The pink puff returns.It's a new month, and it means we're slowly getting closer to the release of another Switch game upgrade for the Switch 2.Yes, apart from EA's update to Apex Legends this week, later this month Nintendo will also be launching Kirby …
Apex Legends Switch 2 Upgrade Supports Mouse Mode
In your sights.One of the many new features of the Switch 2 is the Joy-Con 2's mouse mode ability. It's already been showcased within the launch window with new and old titles, and later this year, it will be available in Samus' first-person adventure, M…
Opinion: We Really Don't Need A Donkey Kong Timeline
Lore of the Swings.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…
Super Mario Party Jamboree Updated For Switch 2 And Switch (Version 2.1.1)
Here's what's included.Following Nintendo identifying a bug in Super Mario Party Jamboree - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Jamboree TV last week, an update has now been officially rolled out.This issue was tied to the game's upload records of rankings, and …
Random: Honda's Pokémon Koraidon Motorbike Looks Laughable In Practice
Slow and steady.Japanese automotive manufacturer Honda has unveiled the Pokémon Koraidon motorbike during the Suzuka 8 Hours motorcycle endurance race on Sunday, and uh... Well, it looks about as elegant as you could reasonably expect.The vehicle is aide…
Sonic The Hedgehog's Minecraft DLC Scores A 'Super Update' This Week
Defeat Eggman, again.Minecraft has announced a new update for its Sonic the Hedgehog collaboration DLC, and it's out today.The 'Super Update' is a new add-on where you'll need to gather the Chaos Emeralds, defeat Dr. Eggman and transform into Super Sonic…
Nintendo Won't Let Charity Speedrunning Event Use Its Games Without Permission, Because Of Course
Mari no cart.Japan's largest speedrunning event, RTA, is set to kick off later this week on 9th August, and will see some of the speediest gamers in the biz ploughing through the likes of Cuphead, Nier: Automata and Skyrim, all in aid of Doctors Without …
Apex Legends Switch 2 Performance And Resolution Upgrade Detailed
Drop in today.One of the many announcements during last week's Nintendo's Partner showcase was the Switch 2 upgrade for Apex Legends.With the game now available for the Switch 2 this week, Respawn Entertainment has outlined the game's performance details…
Review: Gulikit Elves 2 Controller For Switch & Switch 2 - Wake-Up Support Can't Make Up For The Downgrades
You could be my flamingo.Following the release of the Elves 2 Pro, accessory manufacturer Gulikit is back with the, uh, Elves 2. Yes, this is a cheaper model ($29.99 / £29.99) of the Saturn-inspired wireless pad for the Switch and Switch 2; one that shir…
Anniversary: No Way Is Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island 30 Years Old Already
Yep, seems like it.In yet another indication that time is indeed marching on and on, it seems that Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island has somehow turned 30 years old.Released in Japan on 5th August 1995, Yoshi's Island marked a significant departure fro…
Timberland Is Teaming Up With Sonic On A New Range Of Boots And Clothing
Gotta go... slow?After collaborating on a pair of Crocs back in 2023, SEGA is continuing its streak of 'Footwear That Would Be Inappropriate For Sonic The Hedgehog' with a new pair of Sonic-inspired Timberland kicks.Let's manage those expectations right …
Guide: Where To Pre-Order LEGO Game Boy
Build it like it’s 1989.Relive the golden days of handheld gaming with LEGO’s new near life-sized tribute to the original Nintendo Game Boy. This adult-focused 421-piece set captures all the iconic design details, from the D-pad and A/B buttons to the Ga…