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TodayTue, 29th Jul 2025

  • News Pokémon Rolling Out Brand New App For Competitive Players

    Out now in Europe, next week in US

    The Pokémon Company has started rolling out a brand new app from competitive players, which will allow them to track events easily for the Pokémon Trading Card Game, Pokémon GO, the mainline games, and much more. Play! Pokémon Access is out now in parts of Europe and is coming to the US on 4th August (thanks,...

    • Mobile
    • Pokemon
  • News Disgaea 7 Complete Lands Western Switch 2 Release Date

    Launching as a Switch 2 exclusive in the West

    After revealing Disgaea 7 Complete's Western Switch 2 exclusivity last month, NIS America has today lifted the lid on the release date for the upcoming definitive edition: 10th October 2025. This 'complete' package arrived in Japan last year on PS5, PS4 and Switch, but only Nintendo's latest will be...

    • News
    • Nintendo Switch 2
    • Upcoming Releases
  • News DSiWare Game 'Handy Hockey' Makes A Return On Switch 2

    With mouse controls and 120fps, too!

    Japanese developer ITL is returning to one of its DSiWare titles, Handy Hockey, and bringing it to the Switch 2 in just two days — on 31st July 2025 — for the bargain price of £5.00 / $7.00. The original game launched as a DSiWare title back in 2010 and is a simple, neon-coloured air hockey game. However,...

    • Nintendo Switch 2
    • Upcoming Releases
  • News Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound Will "Average" 30fps On Switch

    The game will "benefit" from the Switch 2 specs, though

    We're two days away from the release of Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound, Dotemu and The Game Kitchen's gorgeous pixel art spin-off from the Ninja Gaiden series (which is experiencing something of a comeback lately). And ahead of the game's launch, publisher Dotemu has some potentially disappointing...

    • Nintendo Switch
    • Upcoming Releases
  • News Atari To Acquire 'SteamWorld' Dev Thunderful

    Amid studio struggles

    Today, gaming giant Atari has announced that it is entering into an agreement to invest in Thunderful Group, the studio responsible for developing the SteamWorld series of games. Confirmed in a press release, Atari will become the majority owner of the company, which was founded in 2017 and was essentially a merger between...

    • Industry
    • Business
    • Atari
  • News Nintendo Schedules Network Maintenance For Thursday

    No such thing as 'too much stability'

    Nintendo has scheduled 90 minutes of maintenance to its network services on Thursday 31st July. As noted by Gamereactor, Nintendo's Japanese website has flagged eShop maintenance later this week — between 7:00 and 8:30am UK time — during which Switch 2 and Switch network services may be affected. Here's...

    • Nintendo
    • Nintendo Switch 2
  • Guide Every Nintendo Switch Online SNES Game, Ranked

    All the Super NES games, ranked by you

    Updated with Mario Paint following the July 2025 update. Enjoy! The library of SNES games available on Switch with a Nintendo Switch Online subscription now stands at 74 titles. While it may lag behind the number of NES games on the service, there are plenty of Super NES gems to enjoy. But which SNES games...

    • Nintendo Switch
    • Nintendo Switch Online
    • SNES
    • Best Games
    • Retro
  • PSA You Can Now Remap Super NES Controls With Nintendo Switch Online

    From A to B

    We woke up this morning to the excellent news that Nintendo has added Mario Paint to the Nintendo Switch Online SNES library, along with mouse control support for Nobunaga's Ambition and Mario Super Picross. However, you may have missed another new feature of the Super NES app on Switch 1 and 2: remappable buttons, finally! The feature...

    • PSA
    • Nintendo Switch Online
    • Retro
    • SNES
  • News Nintendo's Switch Online Playtest Program Returns, Includes Switch 2 Support

    Update: The playtest is now officially underway

    [Fri 18th Jul, 2025 00:55 BST]: Nintendo has announced it will be performing another Nintendo Switch Online Playtest Program starting later this month. To apply and participate, you'll need to have a Nintendo Account and an "active" Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack membership. This is a test...

    • Nintendo Switch 2
    • Nintendo Switch
    • Nintendo Switch Online
    • Nintendo
    • Expansion Pack
  • News Guilty Gear Switch Edition Update And DLC Arriving Fall 2025

    "We sincerely apologize for the long wait"

    Ahead of EVO 2025 later this week, Arc System Works has finally shared an update about the Switch version of Guilty Gear Strive, which was released at the beginning of this year. Following a previous update, the development team has now confirmed the DLC characters Venom, Unika and Lucy will be made...

    • Nintendo Switch
    • Switch eShop
    • Updates
  • News Nintendo Announces New Donkey Kong Maximus Cup Event For Tetris 99

    Unlock a new theme next month

    DK is back in his latest outing Donkey Kong Bananza, and apart from new merch and promotions in mobile games like Super Mario Run, he's also getting his very own Tetris 99 event. Yes, Nintendo's Switch Online-focused battle-royale Tetris game will be hosting a special event between 1st - 4th August, 2025. In this...

    • Nintendo Switch 2
    • Nintendo Switch
    • Donkey Kong
    • Tetris 99
    • Updates
  • News Nintendo Switch 2 System Update 20.3.0 Is Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes

    It's available on Switch as well

    Nintendo has been rolling out regular firmware updates since the Switch 2 launched in June, and now before the end July, it's released another one. According to the official patch notes on Nintendo's support page, this is another stability update. It's available for the original Switch as well and bumps the firmware...

    • Nintendo Switch 2
    • Nintendo Switch
    • Firmware
    • Nintendo
    • Updates
  • News Nintendo Expands Switch Online's SNES Library With A Mouse Game

    Mario Paint is finally back!!

    If you've been waiting to see the Super Nintendo title Mario Paint make a return, we've kind of got some exciting news today. The game has officially been added to the SNES app for Switch Online users. The catch is, it requires a mouse. On Switch 2, you can use the Joy-Con 2 mouse controls to play the game, and for...

    • Nintendo Switch 2
    • Nintendo Switch Online
    • Nintendo Switch
    • Nintendo Classics
    • Super Mario
  • News 'Toree Saturn' For Switch Locks In August Launch

    A new trailer has also dropped

    A new trailer and PC demo for the upcoming release Toree Saturn have been released, with the developer Siactro also reconfirming the new entry will arrive at some point in 2024. This latest update mentions a Nintendo Switch release, too. When this new project was originally announced in September last year, there was...

    • Switch eShop
    • Nintendo Switch
    • Upcoming Releases
    • Indies

YesterdayMon, 28th Jul 2025

  • UK Charts No Prizes For Guessing Who Overtook Donkey Kong Bananza This Week

    Who left that banana peel there?

    We are back with our latest look at the UK physical software charts, and while Donkey Kong Bananza continues to be a hit, its sales haven't managed to keep it in pole position. The top spot on the podium has, of course, returned to Mario Kart World, which shows no signs of slowing down after almost two months on...

    • UK Charts
    • Nintendo
    • Nintendo Switch
    • UK
  • Review Tales Of The Shire: A The Lord Of The Rings Game (Switch) - The Hobbit, Or "There It Crashed Again"

    We don't want any adventures here, thank you

    A Lord of the Rings cosy game? Made by Weta Workshop, who made the sets, costumes, and props for the beloved Peter Jackson movie trilogy? Say no more, right? Unfortunately, Tales of the Shire is not the perfect mashup of hobbits and hygge we've all been waiting for, but is instead emblematic of the kind...

    • Reviews
    • Switch eShop
    • Lord of the Rings
  • News NIS America: Trails Beyond The Horizon Switch 2 Game-Key Card Release Is "Most Beneficial Option" For Fans

    Update: No news on an upgrade path

    Trails Beyond the Horizon has secured a firm release date on Switch 1 and 2, and with the latter console being more powerful, fans should be excited for what will hopefully be a smoother, more-polished release for the latest entry in the Trails series. However, ever since the Switch 2 version's announcement back...

    • Nintendo Switch 2
    • Upcoming Releases
  • News Whoops, It Looks Like Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection's Release Date Has Leaked Early

    Total Digital Eclipse of the heart

    We've been eagerly anticipating more news on Digital Eclipse's Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection since it was revealed last month with a 2025 release window, and while nothing has been officially shared, it looks like a more specific release date might have accidentally leaked — via the Xbox App, no less (thanks...

    • Rumours
    • Nintendo Switch 2
    • Mortal Kombat
    • Upcoming Releases
  • Review Pokémon Friends (Switch) – Pretty Plushies, Puzzling Pricing

    A PokéPuzzle a day keeps the Nurse Joy away

    It seems like every Pokémon Direct spends more than half its runtime detailing updates for or announcing casual Pokémon spin-offs. From Pokémon Café ReMix to Pokémon Sleep, we’ve gotten so many Pokémon-themed experiences that any new announce

    • Reviews
    • Nintendo Switch
    • Pokemon
  • Video Game Builder Garage Still Rules On Switch 2

    Kirby! Mario Kart! Deltarune!

    The magic of Game Builder Garage lives on Nintendo Switch 2. As one of a handful of games to receive a free update for the new console — including Mouse Mode compatibility — fans are continuing to develop weird and wonderful creations in the game. So, with the recent Game Bu

    • Videos
    • Nintendo Switch
    • Nintendo Switch 2
  • News Hollow Knight: Silksong Will Be Playable At Gamescom 2025

    Cherry picking

    Well look who finally showed up! Microsoft has today announced that Hollow Knight: Silksong (yes, the Hollow Knight: Silksong) will be making an appearance at Gamescom 2025 in a new playable demo. In a new Xbox Wire blog post, the company confirmed that Silksong will be one of the titles coming to the Xbox booth for the duration of...

    • News
    • Nintendo Switch 2
    • Silksong
    • Upcoming Releases
    • Gamescom
  • Random DK Would Go Bananas For This Fan-Made Switch 2 Dock Cover

    Docky Kong

    If you're anything like us, your Switch 2 has likely become a Donkey Kong Bananza machine for the past two weeks. We mean that in a figurative sense, of course — it's the game that has dominated most of our time of late — but some arty fans have taken it much more literally. Take Reddit user freakintoddles, for example, who recently...

    • Random
    • Nintendo Switch 2
    • Donkey Kong
  • Poll What Review Score Would You Give Super Mario Party Jamboree TV?

    NS2 Edition Hyper Partying Redux Deluxe ++

    With Donkey Kong still basking in the limelight a couple of weeks after the excellent Bananza launched, you might have missed Nintendo's second first-party Switch 2 release to hit the eShop in as many weeks. Sure, it's more of an addendum to 2024's Super Mario Party Jamboree, but we consider the original...

    • Polls
    • Features
    • Nintendo
    • Mario Party
    • Nintendo Switch 2

Sunday27th Jul 2025

  • News 'The Hundred Line' Receives A New Update, Here's What's Included

    Download it now

    The Hundred Line - Last Defense Academy has been one of the Switch highlights of 2025 so far, and it's been getting regular updates since it launched in April. The next patch is now available and we've got the full patch notes here via the official game website. This bumps the Switch release up to Version 1.1.1 and apparently...

    • Nintendo Switch
    • Updates
  • News Scott Pilgrim EX Brings More Beat 'Em Up Action To Switch In "Early 2026"

    Update: New gameplay footage and physical editions revealed

    [Sat 7th Jun, 2025 02:30 BST]: We've got some exciting news for Scott Pilgrim fans, with Tribute Games announcing it's teaming up with Universal and the series creator Bryan Lee O'Malley to release an "all-new, action-packed" video game entry on multiple platforms including the Switch...

    • Nintendo Switch
    • Switch eShop
    • Upcoming Releases
  • Poll So, Have You Tried Out Pokémon Friends On Switch Or Mobile Yet?

    It got a surprise release this week

    The latest Pokémon Presents broadcast earlier this week included the surprise release of a new puzzle game called Pokémon Friends. It's available now as a free download on mobile devices and a one-time payment from the Switch eShop. Along with this are additional transactions, including DLC packs, which add...

    • Nintendo Switch
    • Mobile
    • Pokemon
    • Polls
    • PSA
  • Poll Box Art Brawl - Duel: Blast Corps

    Hardcorps

    Welcome back to the Brawl, my friends! Last week, North America and Europe duked it out over Weaponlord on the Super NES, with NA giving their EU PALs a good wholloping and taking home 85% of the vote. Today, we're looking back at Rare's Blast Corps, a delightful piece of nonsense from Twycross' 64-bit masters which saw you destroying...

    • Features
    • Polls
    • Box Art Brawl
    • N64
    • Retro

Saturday26th Jul 2025

  • News Toby Fox Wants To Celebrate 10 Years Of Undertale With Your Memories

    "Your memories will be recorded here"

    This year marks the tenth anniversary of Undertale and the game's creator Toby Fox is wanting to reflect on this time with your memories. In a post on social media, he's revealed how he's seeking "your memories" and wants to "turn back together". He's hoping for a quick turnover – further noting how it would...

    • Nintendo Switch
    • Switch eShop
    • Undertale
    • Toby Fox
    • Anniversaries
  • News Ubisoft Reportedly Cancels Star Wars Outlaws Sequel

    Star Wars Outlaws releases on Switch 2 this September

    Ubisoft's CEO Yves Guillemot mentioned recently how he was hopeful the Switch 2 port of Star Wars Outlaws could potentially revive the game. While there's always a chance, beyond this adventure, the future doesn't sound very promising for Kay Vess and Nix. According to a new scoop by Insider...

    • Rumours
    • Nintendo Switch 2
    • Ubisoft
    • Star Wars
  • News 'The Knightling' Has Gone Gold, But The Switch Version Has Been Axed

    "We understand this is disappointing"

    The upcoming Zelda-inspired 3D action-adventure game The Knightling will be launching this August on multiple platforms, but the Switch version of the game has been axed. In an update earlier today, developer Twirlbound announced the game had "gone gold" ahead of the August release window for PC, PlayStation...

    • Nintendo Switch
    • Switch eShop
  • Review Nintendo Switch 2 Joy-Con 2 Wheel - Flawed, But Still Fun

    Just don't mix-and-match

    Ever since Nintendo introduced motion control with its Wii console, we've had to contend with bolt-on plastic accessories getting in the way of perfectly good Mario Kart multiplayer sessions. The iconic Wii Wheel, while a novelty, was widely regarded by seasoned players as the worst way to control the game – and while I...

    • Nintendo Switch 2
    • Accessories
    • Reviews
  • News Sony Job Listing Suggests More PS5 Games Could Get A Nintendo Release

    Going "beyond" PlayStation

    Sony surprised the video game community earlier this month when it revealed it would be bringing Arrowhead's multiplayer hit Helldivers 2 to Xbox. Now, in another development, a new job opening has been spotted for PlayStation's head office, and it's apparently searching for a director to lead PlayStation's exploration of...

    • Nintendo Switch 2
    • PlayStation
    • Sony
    • Industry
  • Rumour Pokémon Champions Leaks Resurface Ahead Of 2026 Launch

    Release window, gameplay details and more

    Earlier this week, during the latest Pokémon Presents broadcast, trainers got an update about the new battle game Pokémon Champions – confirming a 2026 launch window for Switch and mobile devices. Now, as highlighted by Nintendo Everything, there are supposedly new details about the game emerging. Thi

    • Rumours
    • Leaks
    • Nintendo Switch
    • Mobile
    • Pokemon
  • Rumour SpongeBob SquarePants Is Bringing A New Game To Switch 2

    Multiple ratings have already been spotted

    Switch was treated to multiple SpongeBob games during its prime, and it looks like a new game in the popular Nickelodeon series could now be on its way to the Switch 2. It's been discovered the title 'SpongeBob SquarePants: Titans of the Tide' was rated in South Korea and Germany recently. Adding to this,...

    • Rumours
    • Nintendo Switch 2
  • Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (26th July)

    I'm gonna wreck it

    Here we are once more at the end of July. DK arrived on Switch 2 over a week ago and it seems that most people are absolutely loving Bananza - most, but not all, unfortunately! Nearly 1 in 10 players responding in our poll say they're getting sick when playing the game. The exact cause is up for debate, with the camera's...

    • Features
    • Talking Point
    • Nintendo Switch 2
    • What Are You Playing
  • Poll So, Will You Be Getting Super Mario Party Jamboree For Switch 2?

    Go on, tell us

    Nintendo bolstered the Switch 2 library this week with the release of Super Mario Party Jamboree - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Jamboree TV. Now that the reviews have been released, and everyone has had some time to check them out, we're curious to know if you're planning on getting the Switch 2 version, the upgrade, or will you be...

    • Nintendo Switch 2
    • Super Mario Party
    • Nintendo
    • Polls
  • News Sony Acquires 2.5% Stake In Bandai Namco As Part Of New "Strategic Partnership"

    Focused on expanding anime IP and more

    In some more Sony news, the PlayStation maker has this week acquired a 2.5% stake in Bandai Namco. It's described as a "strategic business alliance agreement" with a focus on "expanding the fan community for IP such as anime and manga around the world and strengthening engagement". It reportedly sets Sony back...

    • PlayStation
    • Sony
    • Bandai Namco
    • Anime
    • Industry

Friday25th Jul 2025

  • Guide Donkey Kong Bananza: Walkthrough

    Your ultimate Donkey Kong Bananza resource

    DK is back in action! Yes, Donkey Kong Bananza has rolled onto Switch 2, and it is absolutely packed with things to do and see. Fortunately, we here are Nintendo Life are on hand to help with our ultimate Donkey Kong Bananza Guide. In this guide, we'll be running through everything you need to know about...

    • Guides
    • Donkey Kong
    • Nintendo Switch 2
  • Review Polymega GC01 Gun Controller - Is This Next-Gen Light Gun Worth The Four-Year Wait?

    Time Extension Originally went up for pre-order in 2021

    As somebody who has limited space beneath their television (and an increasingly limited amount of spare time to play video games), Playmaji's Polymega modular retro gaming system was a breath of fresh air for me when it arrived a few years ago. Here was a system which could house my curated physical gaming...

    • Reviews
    • Polymega
    • Light Gun
    • Hardware Reviews
  • News Metroid Prime 4: Beyond Rating Spotted, Fuelling Nintendo Direct Hopes Again

    Not beyond comprehension

    Of all of Nintendo's big releases for the Switch 2, only two are missing release dates, with one of those being Metroid Prime 4: Beyond — coming to both Switch 1 and 2 — the long awaited entry in Retro Studio's acclaimed series. However, as rumours of a Nintendo Direct continue to build, a rating for the game in South...

    • Nintendo Switch
    • Nintendo Switch 2
    • Upcoming Releases
    • Metroid
  • Review WWE 2K25 (Switch 2) - The Best Wrestling Game You'll Find On A Switch

    Holy smooth frame rates, brother

    Now that we've got over the excitement of the initial wave of Switch 2 games (well, just about), we're entering an interesting phase for the new console where certain types of third-party titles — stuff that's either been pretty awful or non-existent on Switch 1 — is now starting to drop. We haven't had a big...

    • Reviews
    • Nintendo Switch 2
  • News Marvel's New Beat 'Em Up 'Cosmic Invasion' Reveals Two More Playable Characters

    Joining the fight on Switch platforms later this year

    Marvel's been involved with some pretty exciting games in recent times, and hopefully, this trend continues with its upcoming arcade-style beat 'em up MARVEL Cosmic Invasion. Ahead of the game's launch on the Switch and Switch 2 later this year, Dotemu has today revealed another two playable...

    • Nintendo Switch 2
    • Nintendo Switch
    • Switch eShop
    • Upcoming Releases
    • Marvel
  • Random Don't Worry Folks, Nintendo Says Mario And Peach Are Just "Good Friends"

    Hmmm, we've heard this one before

    It's official, folks — Mario and Peach are not in a relationship. Nintendo said it, so it must be true. A few days ago, on the Nintendo Today! App, the Big N dropped this major bombshell on the world, revealing that the Princess of the Mushroom Kingdom and the Italian plumber are simply "good friends". We missed...

    • Random
    • Nintendo
    • Mario
    • Peach
  • News Xbox Will Reportedly Announce "More Game Ports" For Other Platforms Soon

    "Including Nintendo Switch 2"

    Xbox has already voiced its support for the Switch 2, and according to a new report by The Game Business this week, we could be finding out more very soon. With rumours about a Nintendo Direct already doing the rounds online, veteran video game journalist Christopher Dring has now added to this buzz, claiming "Xbox is...

    • Rumours
    • Nintendo Switch 2
    • Xbox
    • Microsoft
  • Review Patapon 1+2 Replay (Switch) - A Pleasing Return For Some PSP Charmers

    Drumroll, please

    Ever since I was a kid stomping his feet to pop songs in Dance Dance Revolution and getting pep talks from PaRappa the Rapper about how I gotta believe, I’ve been a fan of rhythm games. And while I love popular juggernauts in the genre like Guitar Hero, I’ll always prefer something with more originality than just simply holding...

    • Reviews
    • Nintendo Switch
  • News Donkey Kong Bananza Takes Inspiration From Dark Souls For These Gold Statues

    You Refined

    Donkey Kong Bananza is stuffed full of amazing little details and references, and thanks to some chatter online, we've discovered yet another incredible detail that takes more than a little soul from... well, Dark Souls. On social media, we spotted a thread from the donkeykong

    • Nintendo Switch 2
    • Donkey Kong
  • News Rumoured Plants vs. Zombies Remaster Potentially Releasing On Switch This Year

    Not a pea shooter

    A Plants vs. Zombies remaster is potentially on the horizon, and it might be releasing as early as October, a new rumour suggests. Reported by Dealabs and Billbil-Kun (via Push Square), the remaster is reportedly called Plants vs. Zombies Replanted — which could be

    • Rumours
    • Nintendo Switch
    • EA
  • News Pokémon Legends: Z-A Reveals New Pre-Order Distribution, Available In Two Countries

    For trainers located in Japan and Australia

    It's been an exciting week on the Pokémon front with multiple new announcements shared in the recent broadcast. Following this, more details about the Pokémon Legends: Z-A physical and digital pre-order goodies in select regions have been surfacing online. Now, we've got an update about one of the...

    • Nintendo Switch 2
    • Nintendo Switch
    • Pokemon
    • Japan
    • Australia
  • News Doronko Wanko Trots Onto Switch Today

    Excuse me?

    We reported on Bandai Namco's naughty pup simulator, Doronko Wanko, back in December of last year, and not just because we were worried about what exactly this particular canine might be up to. As it turns out, this very bold, but very cute, little doggy — who's name actually derives from わんこ Wan ko, which is an informal or cute...

    • Nintendo Switch
    • Switch eShop
    • Upcoming Releases
  • News WWE 2K25 On Switch 2 Is Missing Certain Cross-Platform Benefits

    Fans voice their frustrations online

    WWE 2K25 has finally landed on the Switch 2 this week, and while the experience was expected to match other versions of the game, it seems this isn't entirely the case. Although community creations are available in the Switch 2 release, as highlighted by IGN, this version "lacks image uploading" and it appears...

    • Nintendo Switch 2
    • 2K Games