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TodayWed, 23rd Apr 2025
News Sega's Classic 'OutRun' Is Reportedly Getting A Movie Adaptation Led By Michael Bay
And Sydney Sweeney will join the ride
Not pictured: Michael Bay and Sydney Sweeney After Sonic, Mario and now Minecraft, the movie industry has developed a serious appetite for all sorts of video game adaptations. Although not all of them have been a roaring success (spare a moment for Borderlands), most of them are genera
News F-Zero 99 Has Been Updated To Version 1.6.0, Here's What You Can Expect
You got boost power!
Nintendo has kept the F-Zero spirit alive over the past few years with all sorts of retro revivals and game updates, and this week it's rolled out Version 1.6.0 of its online battle royale F-Zero 99. You can update the game now from the Switch home menu. It adds five mirror tracks from the Ace League, five classic tracks to the...
News Switch Onimusha 1+2 Bundle Pack Launching Alongside Sequel Remaster
Capcom also brings 'Hell Mode' to Onimusha 1
Capcom is gearing up for the remaster of Onimusha 2 next month, and as part of this, it's now announced a special digital bundle. If you haven't played the first or second game, you'll also have the option to pick up the "Onimusha 1+2 Pack". This will be arriving on the same day as Onimusha 2 Samurai's...
YesterdayTue, 22nd Apr 2025
News Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack Now Boasts 300 Playable Titles
Yeah, that's a lot
With the recent addition of the GBA title Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones to Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion, the paid service now boasts a total of 300 playable titles in the West. So to be clear, this count excludes SP titles, Japanese exclusives, and the upcoming line-up of GameCube titles for the Switch 2. And yes, just to...
News Nintendo Expands Switch Online's GBA Library With A Classic Fire Emblem
"You must always be ready for battle"
Nintendo has today released a brand new update for its Switch Online Game Boy Advance library. Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones has been added for Expansion Pack subscribers. Released on the GBA in 2005, this was the second series entry to launch in the West (the first, The Blazing Blade, launched in North...
News Roguelike Racing Revs Onto Switch In "Oregon Trail Meets The Dakar Rally"
'Desert Race Adventures' pulls up this summer
Publisher Black Smoke Studios has announced that it's bringing a funky new style of roguelike rally game to Switch in the summer. Desert Race Adventures has you race across Europe and Africa, through wetlands, deserts, jungles, and even along good old-fashioned tarmacadam, as you look to win races...
Monday21st Apr 2025
Guide The Best Nintendo Switch Games (2025)
The very best Switch games to play right now
Nintendo Switch has amassed a huge amount of great games since the console launched back in 2017. But what are the best games for Nintendo Switch available in 2025? Which Switch games are must-haves? What should you play first on Switch? To answer those questions, we've compiled this ranked list of the...
Sirei-iously good
Back in 2018, a new studio called Too Kyo Games was formed, with the main creatives behind it being Kazutaka Kodaka (the creator of Danganronpa) and Kotaro Uchikoshi, the director of the Zero Escape games. Four projects were unveiled as part of the studio’s reveal, and while three of them saw release over the following years,...
News Lunar Remastered Dev Apologises For Stock Issues After Rocky Physical Launch
"Restocks are on the way"
Last week saw the release of GungHo's Lunar Remastered Collection. While those who chose to go the digital route will undoubtedly have been tucking into this pair of classic RPGs over the weekend, many fans who ordered a boxed copy haven't been as lucky. To say that Lunar's physical release has got off to a tricky start...
Sunday20th Apr 2025
Opinion Cult Classic 'Tokimeki Memorial' Hits Switch - But 30 Years On, It’s Still Out Of Reach
Forever with you; never with us
True love lasts forever – and so do some games. Tokimeki Memorial: Forever with You, the legendary dating sim from 1995, is hooking up with Switch next month to celebrate 30 years on the scene. Immaculately presented but bewilderingly complex, TokiMemo is a foundational piece of video game history that defined a...
News What If 'Bioshock' Was A Cute Puzzle Platformer? Say Hello To 'Power Sink'
Deep sea DIY
Australian developer Winterwire Games has revealed that its deep sea puzzle platformer Power Sink will be launching on the Nintendo Switch on 22nd May 2025 for $14.99 USD / $22.95 AUD / £12.79 / €14,79. We must admit that when we first caught the trailer above, we immediately thought it looked like a cute platforming take on...
Update, you must
Aspyr released Jedi Power Battles on Switch eShop earlier this year and this week the game has received a "post-launch" patch. This update apparently resolves "issues and various updates". Here's the full rundown from the official Aspyr website: STAR WARS™: Episode I: Jedi Power Battles™ - Post-Launch Patch Notes The...
Saturday19th Apr 2025
Opinion It's Time To Get Rid Of Fall Damage
Free faller
Falling. It hurts, right? We’ve all tripped up over nothing while walking and scraped our knees, or tripped up the stairs and landed face-first. It’s not fun. It’s embarrassing, it's painful, and it stands as a persistent reminder that I am the most clumsy of human beings. There’s a reason we can't jump off of buildings and...
News 'The Knightling' Trailer Showcases A Stunning World Begging To Be Explored
Launching this August
Publisher Saber Interactive and developer Twirlbound have unleashed a new trailer for the upcoming 3D adventure game The Knightling, scheduled to launch on Nintendo Switch on 28th August 2025. If you've not got this one on your wishlist yet, then we'd recommend at least keeping a close eye on it as we approach the release...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (19th April)
Whatever will we Pik?
You wait six months for a Nintendo Direct and then three come along in a matter of weeks! There's no rest in the world of Nintendo at the moment, and we're excited about it. This week's showcase put Mario Kart World in the spotlight. The presentation didn't have all that much newness to show, but we got a better idea of
News Tomb Raider IV-VI Remastered Patch 1 Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Update today
Lara Croft returned earlier this year on the Switch and multiple other platforms with Tomb Raider IV-VI Remastered. Now, a few months later, this collection has received its very first patch which includes visual touch-ups, general fixes, new outfits unlocked, and much more. Here are the full patch notes shared on Aspyr's website:...
Friday18th Apr 2025
News Rune Factory: Guardians Of Azuma Switch 2 Cart Will Apparently Also Work On Switch 1
Okay... what?
Just when we thought we were starting to get a grip on what would and would not be on Switch 2 cartridges, publisher Marvelous comes in with another bombshell (thanks for the heads up, @Wario64). In a recently published Q&A section regarding the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 edition of Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma, Marvelous...
News Atelier Yumia Free Update #1 Now Available, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Available now
Atelier Yumia arrived on the Switch last month and Koei Tecmo is still working on improving and updating various aspects of the game. As part of this, it's now released "Free Update #1" which comes with a special update for Photo Mode, additional background music, and a special items set. Here's the full rundown from Koei Tecmo:...
Nintendo Download 18th April (North America)
Lunar! I, Robot! Tempopo!
The latest Nintendo Download update for North America has arrived — a day late because of a certain gokarting plumber, but there you go! We've got a list of new games in the eShop for 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...
Japanese Charts Mario Party Jamboree Rolls Its Way To Another Victory
You got a star!
Sorry, everyone! We were a little distracted by yesterday's Mario Kart World Direct and had to push the latest numbers from Famitsu aside for a little while. But have no fear, we're back to provide the latest look at the Japanese charts. Much like last time, it has been a pretty quiet week in the wake of Nintendo opening the...
News N64 Platformer 'Glover' Is Getting Its First Patch On Switch Next Week
Taking the gloves off
Following its arrival on the Switch and multiple other platforms in February, Glover will soon be receiving its very first patch. It will be available next week on 23rd April 2025. The team says it's been listening to player feedback to ensure it can bring "important fixes and improvements to this beloved cult classic". So...
Thursday17th Apr 2025
News Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection Scores A New Switch Update
Update: Now available
Capcom's second fighting collection is just around the corner, but ahead of this it's actually announced a title update for the Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection. It will be arriving this week on 16th April 2025 and comes with a bunch of additional features - adding resolution options, offline versus, quality-of-life...
Round Up The First Impressions Of Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound Are In
Here's what the critics are saying
A new 2D Ninja Gaiden game is on its way to the Switch later this year and select media outlets have now had the chance to go 'hands on' with the game. You might have already seen our brilliant write-up by Ollie Reynolds, but if you haven't already here's a quick sample: "Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound is shaping up to...
News CD Projekt Red Coy On Witcher 3 Upgrade For Switch 2
The developer is "all in on Cyberpunk" for now
Before Cyberpunk 2077, the Polish developer CD Projekt Red was best known for its work on The Witcher series including the award-winning third entry. With its latest game now confirmed for the Switch 2, it's got many Witcher fans wondering if it will maybe one day bring The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt to...
News Japan's First Switch Modder Court Ruling Ends With A Fraction Of Nintendo's Full Wrath
It's fine time
It's not unusual to see Nintendo track down anyone who messes with its products — be that through mods, emulation, or copyright issues — but the outcome of a recent Japanese court ruling feels like a comparative slapped wrist when compared to some of the wrath we've seen from The House of Mario in the past (thanks for the heads...
ICYMI Nintendo Reminds Us Game Vouchers Won't Work On Switch 2 Exclusives
The Switch 2 is also backwards compatible
Switch 2 is an evolution of the original device in all sorts of ways, but there's also a fair bit of overlap with current and existing systems in place. With this in consideration, Nintendo has today issued a reminder about how the current Switch Online game voucher service isn't eligible with Switch 2...
News Nintendo's Quiet 2024 Led To 26% Drop In Physical Game Sales (UK)
And it's not getting much better
Nintendo had a pretty quiet year in 2024, all told. Sure, it launched some pretty significant games like The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom and Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door, but there was definitely a sense that the company was starting to wind things down ahead of its big Switch 2 reveal early in 2025. As...
News Fangamer Delays Pre-Orders For Pizza Tower Collector's Edition
Yes, tariffs are to blame
Fangamer will soon be offering up pre-orders for a fetching Pizza Tower Collector's Edition via its official website, though when these might begin is currently up in the air. In a message viewable on the product page, Fangamer states that it is delaying pre-orders for the Collector's Edition, stating that the tariffs...
Wednesday16th Apr 2025
News Switch 2's Backwards Compatibility List Provides Updates On Two Titles
Here's what you can expect
Switch 2 was promoted as having backwards compatibility with existing Switch titles, but as we now know, not every game works properly on Nintendo's new hardware. It was previously revealed by the Japanese firm how it was testing as many games as possible and with this in mind, the company's website has provided an...
Gallery These 'Lunar Remastered Collection' Goodies Remind Us Of The Good Old Days
When the moon hits your eye...
At the end of this week, fans of classic turn-based RPGs, charming characters, and a hefty dose of cheesy '90s humour will be celebrating, as the Lunar Remastered Collection launches on Switch (and other platforms). Lunar is one of those series that, if you're in JRPG circles, you've almost definitely heard of, even...
Hands On Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound - A Slick, Bloody Return To The Series' 2D Roots
Slice 'n' dice
It’s been a long time since we were last graced with a proper 2D Ninja Gaiden game, so you can imagine our shock when Dotemu revealed Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound, a brand-new side-scrolling action title from Blasphemous developer The Game Kitchen, currently scheduled to launch in Summer 2025. We recently went hands-on with the game in...
Feature "I Can't Believe This Is Happening" - The Game Kitchen On Reviving Ninja Gaiden
"We had a lot of creative freedom"
After rinsing through Blasphemous 2 in 2023, we immediately turned our attention to the future and began to dream about what a potential third game in the series might look like. How little we knew. Of course, another Blasphemous may still be on the cards at some point, but for now, developer The Game Kitchen has...
Round Up The Previews Are In For Capcom Fighting Collection 2
Here's what the critics had to say
The Capcom Fighting Collection 2 arrives on Switch next month and we've now got our first batch of hands on. We've already shared our impressions here on Nintendo Life and think this new fighting package is looking and sounding great so far, even if we haven't been able to try out the online mode just yet. "So,...
Tuesday15th Apr 2025
News Physical 'Switch 2 Editions' Confirmed To Have Everything On The Game Card, Says Nintendo
Update: Although "some publishers may release [them] as download codes"
Nintendo earlier this week announced select games from the Switch generation would be getting 'Switch 2 Edition' releases. A Nintendo customer service representative has reportedly shed light on the exact content included in the physical versions - claiming the Switch 2 Edition...
Guide All Nintendo Switch 2 Edition Games And Free Performance Updates
Next-gen TLC
Nintendo has been very bullish about making the transition from the Switch 1 to the Switch 2 as seamless as possible for current owners, so naturally, that means we'll be seeing a bunch of original Switch games receive updates for the new system to take advantage of that additional power. We're getting two types of updates for Switch 1...
Hands On Capcom Fighting Collection 2 - Come For The Power Stone, Stay For The Project Justice
How ye doing, Ken?
Capcom's first fighting game collection, cleverly entitled Capcom Fighting Collection, saw a splendid assemblage of arcade classics put together by the Japanese giant, covering some of its very best coin-op releases of the 1990s and early noughties. In our 8/10 review, we called it the "best Darkstalkers collection around,"...
News Devolver's Slick New Precision Platformer Scores An eShop Demo
That key art is unsettling, though
Devolver Digital is launching a new 2D precision platformer on 1st May 2025 for the Nintendo Switch, and you can try it out now via a free eShop demo. Developed by DeadToast Entertainment (My Friend Pedro), Shotgun Cop Man ties all traversal and combat to your guns, with each shot propelling you in your desired...
News Devolver Digital Hails The Switch As Its 'Most Popular Console'
Publisher is seemingly very keen on Switch 2
The Nintendo Switch has certainly been somewhat of a haven for great indie games over the years, but according to publisher Devolver Digital, the console has proven to be exceptionally critical to its own success. In its latest financial report, Devolver hailed the Nintendo Switch as its "most popular...
Monday14th Apr 2025
A Lunar landing
Love and miracles. These are two words that get thrown around a lot when talking about video games, particularly our childhood favourites. But with the Lunar Remastered Collection, these are two words that feel more than appropriate. A combination of rights disagreements between co-developers Studio Alex and Game Arts and the...
Guide Best MicroSD Express Cards For Nintendo Switch 2
Your old Switch cards won't work, it's time for an upgrade
The Switch 2 will thankfully have a lot more internal storage than its predecessor, boasting 256GB at launch compared to the meagre 32GB seen in the original (or 64GB if you have an OLED). Still, more storage is always better, but with the Switch 2, you'll need to opt for a microSD Express...
UK Charts A Shake Up Puts Nintendo Out Of The Top 10
Yes, even Mario Kart
A slight shake up this week has put Nintendo out of the top 10 altogether, with Mario Kart 8 Deluxe coming in at number 11. Truth be told, we wouldn't be surprised if some folks are choosing to hold back on purchasing a new Mario Kart game until World shows up on the Switch 2. It's quite nice to see some titles here that will...
News Team Night Takes Gold In Splatoon 3's Latest Seasonal Splatfest
Grab your free items now
Nintendo announced Splatoon 3's returning SpringFest a few weeks back, but the explosion of Switch 2 news means that the starting date has crept up on us. As a new piece of SpringFest art from @NintendoUK so rightfully reminded us, the latest Splatfest is almost here, with the three-team competition kicking off on 12th...
Sunday13th Apr 2025
Opinion In A Post BOTW And Elden Ring World, Xenoblade Chronicles X Is Still Daunting
The Planet between
Whether it’s your first or your fortieth time, booting up Xenoblade Chronicles X and exploring your immediate surroundings is nothing short of incredible. Mira’s huge, biodiverse landscape, populated by monsters both as small as a ball or as large as a four-storey building, with scraps of ruined ships and alien devices dotted...
Saturday12th Apr 2025
News DOOM + DOOM II Is Getting A New Limited Run Collector's Edition For $666
Go to Hell
The legendary FPS DOOM has been released again and again over the years and distributor Limited Run Games has now announced a special bundle for DOOM + DOOM II limited to just 666 copies and priced at a whopping $666 USD (or your regional equivalent). The 'DOOM + DOOM II: Will It Run Edition' will be available for Switch and multiple...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (12th April)
Still reeling?
Well folks, another week has come and gone, and it was another doozy. We're still kind of reeling from the onslaught of Switch 2 news that followed Nintendo's recent Direct, and to kick the week off, we showcased our big interview with Nintendo's own Nate Bihldorff, in which he confirmed that the new Joy-Con 2 controllers don't...
News DOOM + DOOM II Switch Update 3 Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Download it now
This week DOOM + DOOM II has received 'Update 3' and it adds SIGIL II as well as "various mod-related improvements and fixes". Here's the full rundown from Bethesda's Slayer's Club: DOOM + DOOM II - Update 3 (April 10, 2025): SIGIL II SIGIL II is now officially included as part of the
News Katana Zero's Long-Awaited DLC Is "Still Coming" To Switch
And it's "still free" when it arrives
During the Triple-i showcase earlier this week, developer Askiisoft reminded Katana ZERO fans about the free DLC. In this long-awaited development update for the indie action-platformer, it was confirmed the DLC is "finally nearing completion". Here's a bit about it direct from the PR, and you can see it in...
Friday11th Apr 2025
News Three Sega Genesis / Mega Drive Games Have Been Added To Switch Online's Expansion Pack
Available today
Nintendo has wrapped up this week by adding three more Sega Genesis / Mega Drive classics to the Switch Online Expansion Pack. These titles include the original 1991 beat 'em up Streets of Rage, the 1988 shooter Super Thunder Blade, and the 1990 side-scroller ESWAT: City Under Siege. You can see all of these titles in action on the...
News Rime Developer Tequila Works Is Auctioning Off Its Game Rights After Bankruptcy
Including some in-development titles
Tequila Works, the developer behind the lovely puzzler RiME, horror cinematic platformer Deadlight, and adorable League of Legends spin-off Song of Nunu, is auctioning off a number of its game rights and IPs. 19 different listings can be found on the auction website
News Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road Finally Has Release Date, Out On Switch 2 Day One
It's all kicking off
Level-5 has finally shared the release date for Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road, along with a few surprises, including a Nintendo Switch 2 version. The long-awaited soccer game, which has been in development since at least 2016, will be landing on Switch and Switch 2 on 21st August 2025 as a digital-only game. On Switch, it'll be
