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Friday29th Aug 2025
News Yooka-Replaylee Gets A Launch Date On Switch 2, Full Physical Release Confirmed
Get readee
After months of being drip-fed tiny nuggets of information regarding Yooka-Replaylee, Playtonic Games has finally announced that the game will launch on Switch 2 on 9th October 2025. In addition, while a previous listing heavily hinted at the game receiving a proper physical release (i.e. no Game-Key Card), this has now been officially...
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Upcoming Releases
News Monster Hunter Wilds Brings The Hunt To Street Fighter 6 In New "Limited-Time" Collab Event
"The guild authorizes a special collaboration"
Recently, it was Street Fighter 6 content appearing in Monster Hunter Wilds, and now Capcom is flipping this crossover around. The developer will be bringing the hunt to its latest Street Fighter entry, dressing the fighters up with new EX colours, "new gears" and more. This limited-time event will be...
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Street Fighter
- Monster Hunter
- Capcom
- Updates
Review SHUTEN ORDER (Switch) - An Audacious Swing That Doesn't Quite Connect
Aw, shoot
Leave it up to Kazutaka Kodaka to come up with one of the weirdest stories in gaming, huh? Following on from the outrageously ambitious The Hundred Line - Last Defense Academy, the creator has now joined forces with developer Neilo on the new visual novel Shuten Order. I say ‘visual novel’, and that’s absolutely the overarching...
- Reviews
- Switch eShop
"I return to a childlike state to destroy and release my stress!"
Gust Corporation's Atelier series has been on the go now since 1997. Yes, that 1997, the one that was ages ago. Traditionally, this is one RPG franchise that's never been a massive mover in the West. It didn't officially see the light of day over here until 2004, after which, I think...
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- Koei Tecmo
News CD Projekt Reveals 75% Of Cyberpunk 2077 Switch 2 Sales Were Physical In Opening Month
The third-party title got a full cartridge release
The Switch 2 generation has got off to a solid start, but not everything has been rosy – with Game-Key Cards becoming a huge talking point within the community. Many third-party developers are currently shipping their games on these cards, but have also come under fire for not offering proper...
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Cyberpunk 2077
ICYMI Nintendo Reminds Us Switch Game Vouchers Won't Be Sold After January 2026
But it will still add games to the voucher catalogue
It's been incredibly busy in the land of Nintendo recently with the arrival of the Switch 2, and in case you missed the initial announcement in July, Nintendo announced it would be discontinuing Switch Online Game Vouchers. It has now issued another notice about this via its custome
- ICYMI
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Nintendo Switch
- Nintendo Switch Online
- Nintendo
News SEGA Shares A Detailed Look At Yakuza Kiwami & Kiwami 2 In New Switch 2 Gameplay Footage
A frame rate brawl
SEGA popped up in the July Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase to reveal that Yakuza Kiwami and Kiwami 2 would be brawling their way onto Switch 2 on 13th November. Of course, the former is already available on Switch 1, but this new release promised improved graphics and frame rates, alongside some bonus language options.
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News My Nintendo Store Restocks Exclusive Kirby Reward (North America)
Go shopping with Kirby
Nintendo has been celebrating Kirby in all sorts of ways recently, and apart from the return of Kirby and the Forgotten Land on the Switch 2 this week, it's also been restocking its online shops with some goodies. The item above, which first appeared in 2022, might not be the most exciting, but hey – we're sure some fans...
- Kirby
- Nintendo Switch 2
- My Nintendo Store
- North America
Review Genki Force Field 2 And Energy Pack - The Ultimate Switch 2 'On The Road' Combo?
Protection and power
Now that the Switch 2 has been in our hands for a while, I'm sure we've all come to realise two universal truths about Nintendo's hybrid system: A) it needs protection, and B), the battery life could be a lot better. Thankfully, accessory maker Genki has you covered on both counts with two of its next Switch 2-focused products:...
- Reviews
- Genki
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Accessories
News System Shock 2 Has Been Updated On Switch, Here Are The Patch Notes
Fix this, insect
Following the rollout of a new patch on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC last week, the same has now been applied to System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster on the Nintendo Switch. Patch 1.2 offers up a healthy batch of fixes and improvements, including gameplay tweaks, visual updates, and quality-of-life additions such as a separate...
- Nintendo Switch
- Switch eShop
- Updates
Video Bandai Namco Shows Off Dragon Ball: Sparking! ZERO's Switch 2 Motion Controls
"Discover the unique ways to play"
Dragon Ball: Sparking! ZERO is one of the many third-party releases coming to the Switch 2 (and Switch) later this year, and it's absolutely packed with all sorts of content, as well as some exclusive features for Nintendo's platforms. Bandai Namco has now highlighted this in a new gameplay trailer - showing off...
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- Nintendo Switch 2
- Nintendo Switch
Thursday28th Aug 2025
Guide Kirby And The Forgotten Land Walkthrough + Star-Crossed World Guide
Updated with Star-Crossed World on Switch 2
Hello and welcome to Nintendo Life's Kirby and the Forgotten Land full walkthrough guide - including the Star-Crossed World content in the Nintendo Switch 2 Edition! Here we'll be taking you by the squishy pink hand and helping you through each and every level of each and every world in HAL Laboratory's...
- Guides
- Kirby
- Nintendo Switch 2
News Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl Team Returns With A New Multiplayer Action RPG
Update: Here's every character reveal so far
[Sat 7th Jun, 2025 07:25 BST]: At the Summer Games Fest Showcase today GameMill and friends (aka the "creative forces" behind Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2) announced Nicktoons & The Dice of Destiny. This is a brand new fantasy action RPG featuring "epic combat" and four-player co-op action starring...
- Nintendo Switch
- Switch eShop
- Upcoming Releases
Poll When The Heck Is Metroid Prime 4 Actually Launching?
Bounty hunting for a date
Over the last week or so, we here at Nintendo Life have been having a few spirited debates about when Metroid Prime 4: Beyond might actually launch. By all accounts, it's still scheduled for 2025, but time's ticking by quickly, and we're still very much in the dark. Frankly, after literal years of waiting, it feels good to...
- Talking Point
- Nintendo
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Metroid
- Upcoming Releases
News Natsume's Next Harvest Moon Game Arrives On Switch This October
Home Sweet Home
Harvest Moon is returning to the Switch next month with two 3DS games, but it looks like there could be even more on the way. According to a new rating that's popped up in Taiwan, the mobile game Harvest Moon: Home Sweet Home is making its way across to the Switch and PlayStation 5. As mentioned by Gematsu, this game originally made...
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- Switch eShop
- Upcoming Releases
- Harvest Moon
- Mobile
Guide Where To Buy Kirby And The Forgotten Land + Star-Crossed World For Nintendo Switch 2
Springing up the cheapest and best prices
Kirby has landed on Switch 2 with an enhanced rerelease of the critically-acclaimed Kirby and the Forgotten Land. Kirby and the Forgotten Land - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Star-Crossed World doesn't just improve the visuals and frame rate of this adorable adventure; it's also adding a brand new story in...
- Guides
- Nintendo
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Kirby
News Nintendo Alarmo Is Getting A Kirby-Themed Update
Wake up to the sounds of Kirby
In case you somehow missed it, Nintendo has an alarm clock that it occasionally updates with new (and free) themes. In an announcement on Nintendo's official Japanese website, there'll be new sounds based on Kirby and the Forgotten Land added to Nintendo Alarmo in a future update, including seven different alarm...
- Kirby
- Nintendo Alarmo
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Updates
Video We Bought 100 Copies Of Mario Paint... For Science
Art Attack
Last month, Nintendo brought Mario Paint to the SNES Nintendo Switch Online Library, finally unlocking the Mouse Mode experience we had all been dreaming of. It was a neat addition, no doubt, but there was something missing in diving back in on our shiny new Switch 2s, something that could only be achieved by playing a second-hand copy of...
- Videos
- Nintendo
- SNES
- Mario
News Fitness Boxing 2 To Be Removed From The eShop This November
Punched-out
Nintendo has announced that Fitness Boxing 2 will be taken down from the eShop later this year. On 23rd November 2025 at 23:59 (local time), it will no longer be possible to buy the Nintendo-published game from the
- Nintendo Switch
- Switch eShop
News Square Enix Confirms Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade Runs At A "Stable" 30fps On Switch 2
"Offering smooth performance and crisp visuals"
Following some reports about the performance and visual presentation of Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade on the Switch 2, Square Enix has now officially confirmed the title's frame rate. Switch 2 users can expect this upcoming release to run at a "stable 30 frames per second" while also offering...
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Final Fantasy
- Square Enix
Japanese Charts Switch And Switch 2 Hardware Are Both Crushing The Competition
You almost feel bad for them...
The latest boxed charts from Japan are now available thanks to Famitsu, and as expected, Nintendo's first-party line-up for Switch 2 is doing particularly well. Specifically, Mario Kart World and Donkey Kong Bananza remain unchanged at the top, selling a further 30,202 and 8,424 copies respectively. We'd like to see...
- Japanese Charts
- Nintendo
- Nintendo Switch 2
News Pokémon Legends Z-A's Latest Mega Evolution Looks Particularly Snazzy
Glitter ball
Following on from last week's Mega Victreebel reveal, The Pokémon Company has revealed another powered-up 'mon, with Mega Hawlucha joining the fray in Pokémon Legends: Z-A. The new Mega was introduced in a new combat-focused short on the official Pokémon YouTube channel titled 'FULL MATCH: Hawlucha vs. Machamp'. Rather fittingly, it...
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- Pokemon
- Nintendo Switch
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Upcoming Releases
News Ys Memoire: Revelations In Celceta Is Coming West In 2026
Ahhh, memories
XSEED Games has announced that it's bringing Ys Memoire: Revelations in Celceta to Switch in the West in early 2026. In case you missed this one, Revelations in Celceta enhanced port of the PlayStation Vita game (which later came to PC and PS4) Ys: Memories of Celceta. Can you see why they changed the name? Memoire: Memories is a bit...
- Nintendo Switch
- Upcoming Releases
Random Donkey Kong Bananza's Idle Animations Are Outrageously Cute
"Who's a good ape? You are."
Like many first-party Nintendo games, Donkey Kong Bananza is absolutely stuffed with fun little details and easter eggs. Some are pretty obvious, like the short challenge level that's basically a recreation of Donkey Kong Country, but others take a little more time and patience to notice. For example, you might be so...
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- Nintendo
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Donkey Kong
News My Nintendo Store Celebrates Kirby Forgotten Land - Switch 2 Release With New Merch (Australia)
Plush, figures and more!
To celebrate the arrival of Kirby and the Forgotten Land on the Switch 2 this week. Nintendo has recently extended its Kirby line on the My Nintendo Store in Australia and New Zealand. It adds all sorts of new items and products. This includes a Kirby Tumbler, some Kirby Plush, multiple Kirby Plush Keyring, and last but not...
- Kirby
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Nintendo
- Australia
- Merchandise
News Bloober Team Wants To "Open A New Chapter" For Horror Games On Nintendo Consoles
“I'm trying to make my personal dreams come true”
We were pleased to see Bloober Team pop up at last month's Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase with the announcement that its upcoming sci-fi survival horror Cronos: The New Dawn will also be arriving on Switch 2 on 5th September. It's nice to see a Nintendo system treated to the same scares as the...
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- Nintendo Switch 2
- Upcoming Releases
Nintendo Download 28th August (North America)
Kirby! Shinobi! Star Trek!
The latest Nintendo Download update for North America has arrived, and it's bringing new games galore to the eShop in your region. As always, be sure to drop a vote in our poll and comment down below with your potential picks for the week. Enjoy! Switch eShop - Highlights: SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance (SEGA, 29th Aug,...
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- Nintendo Switch
- North America
News Upcoming 'Mega Evolution' Pokémon TCG Set Won't Hit Its September Release Date In Europe
Card times
Mega Evolutions are coming to the Pokémon Trading Card Game. We have known this for a while, of course, but it looks like TCG fans in select regions will have to wait a little longer before they can get their hands on the upcoming creatively-titled 'Mega Evolution' set, as The Pokémon Company has announced a delay. In a statement on...
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- Pokemon
- Pokemon TCG
Wednesday27th Aug 2025
Guide Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds: Full Character Roster - Every Racer Confirmed So Far
Every Sonic, SEGA, DLC and Season Pass racer
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds arrives on 25th September 2025 and Sega has now officially confirmed the character line up at launch. CrossWorlds will include not only characters from the Sonic the Hedgehog series but also icons from other "SEGA Universes". Sega has also noted how this will be the "largest...
- Guides
- Sonic
- Sonic the Hedgehog
- Sonic Racing
- Nintendo Switch 2
Once more, with gear-mouth feeling!
Recently, I was back reading over my original Kirby and the Forgotten Land review to get a quick reminder of how I found the base game when it released in 2022 (what is time?) and, yeah, it seems I fairly enjoyed that one, now that I've rebooted my brain a little bit. I jest, of course, I fully remember the...
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- Nintendo Switch 2
- Kirby
News No Man's Sky 'Voyagers' Update Lets You Design And Build Your Own Spaceship
Part of the ship, part of the crew
Hello Games is introducing the first major No Man's Sky update since the game launched on Switch 2, and it looks like a cool one. The big new addition in the 'Voyagers' update is the chance to design and build your very own spaceship. These ships ('Corvettes') can be as big or as small as you'd like, with real...
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- Nintendo Switch
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Updates
ICYMI Nintendo Highlights 'Super NES - Nintendo Classics' Features Update
Have you tried out these features yet?
At the end of July, Nintendo released an update for the Switch Online Super Nintendo app adding Mario Paint. This update included mouse support (for Switch 2 Joy-Con 2 controllers and USB mouse compatibility), as well as the ability to remap buttons. The same update also featured mouse support for the existing...
- Videos
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Nintendo Switch
- SNES
- Updates
News Trails In The Sky 1st Chapter Switch 2 Edition 'Upgrade Pack' Confirmed
Update: Demo now available
Falcom and GungHo have today confirmed the upcoming title Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter will be getting a Switch 2 Edition. This particular version will be a digital release and includes higher resolution and frame rate "for sharper" and "smoother graphics", along with reduced load times. This is part of a paid upgrade...
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Nintendo Switch
- Upcoming Releases
- Demos
Video Kirby And The Forgotten Land Is A Dream On Switch 2 - Here's Our Side-By-Side Comparison
It's a mouthful
Kirby's big 3D adventure is getting the ol' Nintendo Switch 2 Edition treatment tomorrow as Kirby and the Forgotten Land + Star-Crossed World arrives on the newer console. Our verdict is already in — and we think this is now, definitively, Kirby's very best outing — but besides the expanded content and new levels, this upgrade...
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- Kirby
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Nintendo Switch
- Upcoming Releases
News Donkey Kong Bananza Is Selling Like Bananas On Switch 2 (US)
It's already made the top 20 for 2025
Circana has released data for game and hardware sales for July 2025 in the US, and despite a competitive month, Donkey Kong Bananza has made a bit of a splash. Shared by Mat Piscatella on Bluesky, DK's latest adventure was the third best-selling game of the month, beaten only by EA Sports College Football 26...
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Donkey Kong
- Sales
- US
Round Up The Reviews Are In For Kirby And The Forgotten Land + Star-Crossed World On Switch 2
Star-crossed lovers
Nintendo's latest Switch 2 Edition release is almost here. Ahead of the catchily-titled Kirby and the Forgotten Land - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Star Crossed World *inhales* arriving on consoles tomorrow, the reviews are in... and they're looking pretty strong. As a reminder, this is the same base game as the 2022 3D...
- Round Up
- Nintendo
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Kirby
- Upcoming Releases
News Atari Acquires IP Rights To Five Ubisoft Games, Including 2011's 'Child Of Eden'
All will be made available on "new platforms"
Atari and Ubisoft have announced that Atari has acquired the IP rights to five Ubisoft-published games with a view to make them available on new platforms. The games in question are Cold Fear, I Am Alive,
- Nintendo Switch
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Ubisoft
- Atari
- Business
News Takashi Iizuka Explains Why Sonic Racing: CrossWorld's Guest Racers Stay Silent In-Game
DL-Seen and not DL-Heard
We are quickly closing in on 2025' next high-profile arcade racer, Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds, and SEGA keeps adding more and more characters to its rapidly expanding roster. Those loaded up on the game's Season Pass and DLC will see the likes of Steve and Alex from Minecraft, SpongeBob SquarePants and Persona 5's Joker all...
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- Nintendo Switch
- Nintendo Switch 2
- SEGA
- Sonic
News Switch 2 Sales In The US Are Outpacing The Original Console By 75%
2 million units strong
We knew that the Switch 2 had gotten off to a pretty strong start, but according to recent numbers from Circana's Mat Piscatella, Nintendo's new console is doing remarkably well in the US. In a post on Bluesky, Piscatella confirmed that Switch 2 sales have now surpassed 2 million in the US. Not only that, but the console is...
- NIntendo
- Nintendo Switch 2
- North America
News 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...
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- Hal Laboratory
- Japan
- Business
Opinion No One Told Me 'Chibi-Robo' Is Traumatising
Just your very presence makes everyone happy, happy... happy?
Editor's note. Spoilers for a 20-year-old game inbound... I’ve spent 20 years “awww-ing” over the delightful character of Chibi-Robo despite having never played any of his games. This cute little robot is just joy incarnate – tiny and helpful with gormless black eyes. Whether it...
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- Opinion
- GameCube
- Nintendo Switch Online
- Nintendo Switch 2
Poll Ahead Of Silksong's Release, Are You 'Finally' Playing Hollow Knight?
It's a deep nest
In case you've been living in the deepest, darkest cave imaginable, Hollow Knight: Silksong is finally launching next week, on 4th September 2025. Fans have been waiting years to get their hands on the sequel to the critically-acclaimed Hollow Knight, and suddenly, we have just over a week to go. Team Cherry has sold almost 15...
- Polls
- Switch eShop
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Upcoming Releases
News Evil Exes Join The Fight In The Latest 'Scott Pilgrim EX' Trailer
"Sup? How's life? He seems nice."
Developer and publisher Tribute Games (Marvel Cosmic Invasion, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge) has released a new trailer for the upcoming Scott Pilgrim EX on Nintendo Switch, confirming the addition of two new playable characters. So who might these playable characters be? Surely they're good...
- Nintendo Switch
- Upcoming Releases
News Pokémon GO's Level Cap Is Getting Increased In A New Update
80 is the new 50
Niantic's popular augmented reality mobile game Pokémon GO will be getting an update in October, raising the level cap from 50 to 80. This update will drop on 15th October 2025 and will apparently make the levelling journey "more fun and engaging" by adding new rewards, new cosmetics, and more for each levelling milestone. This...
- Pokemon
- Pokemon GO
- Mobile
- Updates
Tuesday26th Aug 2025
News Nintendo's New 'Hello, Mario!' App Is Now Available On The Switch
A free download on the Japanese eShop
Following an announcement earlier this month, Nintendo's free Switch eShop and smart device application Hello, Mario! is now available to download. This game is designed for parents and their children and is only available in Japan right now. If you want to download the game on your Switch or Switch 2, you'll...
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Nintendo Switch
- Nintendo
- Super Mario
- Mobile
News Nintendo Releases 'It's Me, Mario!' Stop Motion Shorts, Watch Them Right Here
Part of the 'My Mario' line launching today
Apart from a new range of toys and even an interactive app, Nintendo's new 'My Mario' line includes a series of stop motion shorts. The first three episodes have now been uploaded to the 'Play Nintendo' channel on YouTube, and you can watch them right here. Below is the official summary: "Fans of all...
- Super Mario
- Nintendo
- Videos
Review Shantae Advance: Risky Revolution (Switch) - A Cool Time Capsule Of A Game
Better late than never
Though Shantae has become well-established today as a recognisable indie gaming icon, there was once a time when the purple-haired half-genie hero struggled to find an audience. The original Shantae released for the GBC in 2002 and suffered poor sales, which led to publishers being unwilling to pick up the tab for funding the...
- Reviews
- Switch eShop
Random Zelda: Majora's Mask Short With Ghibli-Inspired Visuals Is Breathtaking
Includes a look at 'gameplay'
Following the exceptional work carried out to reimagine Zelda: Ocarina of Time with Ghibli-inspired visuals, animator RwanLink is back with another stunning short film. This time, it's focused on Zelda: Majora's Mask to celebrate the game's 25th anniversary,
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News Hitman: World Of Assassination Updated On Switch 2, Here Are The Patch Notes
"47, your target is Frame Rate"
IO Interactive has launched a new update for Hitman: World of Assassination - Signature Edition on the Switch 2. The key improvement here is the game's frame rate, which at launch failed to maintain its 60fps target at frequent intervals. The patch adds in a 'Frame Rate' option to stabilise the performance, and this...
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Updates
UK Charts Nintendo's First-Party Switch 2 Games Continue To Dominate
It's a bananza world
The latest UK charts are in, and with no major releases in the last week, the top ten looks pretty familiar. Mafia: The Old Country has taken a bit of a tumble to land at number 7, which means that Mario Kart World and Donkey Kong Bananza both sit pretty at the top of the pile. Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 has also seen a...
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- Nintendo
- Nintendo Switch
- UK
