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Sunday11th Jun 2023
News Mortal Kombat 1 Won't Feature The New Movie Character Cole Young
"We're leaving that world to that world"
Mortal Kombat 1 hasn't revealed its entire roster just yet, but there's one individual who definitely won't be showing up: Cole Young. If the name doesn't ring a bell, he was the protagonist of the recent Mortal Kombat movie reboot and was used as an introduction to this universe. In a chat with...
News Mario Movie Star Chris Pratt Says Sequel News Should Be Coming "Soon"
When the writers' strike is over...
The Mario Movie has been a huge success for Nintendo and Illumination - banking over $1 billion at the global box office, and we already got a teaser of what's to come at the end of the first movie, so what's the latest? According to Mario's movie voice Chris Pratt, there should be some news about a sequel to The...
Saturday10th Jun 2023
Hands On Mortal Kombat 1's Stunning Presentation Has Us Anxious About The Switch Port
Can this really hold up on Nintendo's platform?
Against all odds, Mortal Kombat 11 turned out pretty well on the Nintendo Switch. Like many ports from the PS4 and Xbox One, there was always a concern that Netherrealm Studio’s cinematic fighter wouldn’t be able to cut it on Nintendo’s hybrid console. Still, with 60fps performance and all the...
Talking Point What Do You Wish You Knew Sooner In Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom?
Wait, you can fast travel??
Having been out for the best part of a month now, we think it's fair to say that The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is going to be one of those games where we never stop discovering new things. In our playthroughs so far, these discoveries have had us grinning cheek to cheek on a pretty consistent basis, but that...
Poll Are You Excited About Ubisoft's Metroidvania "Inspired" Prince Of Persia Platformer?
Go on, tell us!
In case you missed it, Ubisoft announced a new Prince of Persia Metroidvania "inspired" platformer during the Summer Game Fest, and it's coming to the Nintendo Switch early next year. Unfortunately for the developer Ubisoft Montpellier (known for its work on Rayman Legends), Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown hasn't got off to the...
Vatar you going to do about it?
If you're of a certain vintage you may just about remember being thoroughly impressed with the graphical prowess of Starbreeze Studios' Enclave when it first released on the original Xbox all the way back in 2002. Starbreeze was about to have a great big Vin Diesel-shaped success in the form of The Chronicles of...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (June 10th)
Switchin' it up
Things just start to quieten down after the release of Tears of the Kingdom and then before you know it, BAM, you walk head first into summer showcase season. This means that it has been a reasonably busy week at Nintendo Life. We broke down everything announced for the Switch in the Summer Game Fest Opening Showcase (which wasn't...
News New Limited-Time Pokémon Scarlet & Violet Distribution Announced
"You have a VERY limited time to get this"
The Pokémon Company has announced a new "limited-time" distribution for Scarlet and Violet and if you want to claim it, you should probably do it right now. This time around it's a Bronzong - celebrating the Pokémon Japan Championships. It's available from now until tomorrow (that's 11th June 2023). The...
Round Up The First Impressions Of Sonic Superstars Are In
Here's what the critics think
One of the highlights at the Summer Game Fest was the reveal of Sonic Superstars - coming to the Switch later this year. As part of this event, members of the games media and industry have been able to try out the game ahead of its release. We've put together a round up of just some of the early impressions and we'll...
News Sonic Superstars Won't Recycle Locations Like Green Hill Zone
Get ready to visit "never-before-seen environments"
Ahead of the launch of Sonic Origins Plus later this month, Sega has officially lifted the lid on the multiplayer platformer Sonic Superstars. It transports Sonic and his friends to a brand new mystical location known as the North Star Islands. While the gameplay mostly aims to maintain the...
News Atlus Accidentally Reveals Two New Persona Games
Update: Retailer lists Switch version of P3R
Update [Sat 10th Jun, 2023 02:15 BST]: In a slight development, Spanish video game retailer 'xtralife' has listed a Nintendo Switch version of Persona 3 Reload alongside Xbox and PlayStation ones. You can see the box artwork that's "not final" below. Keep in mind, there's no official confirmation of a...
Friday9th Jun 2023
Quiz Can You Match These Zeldas To The Game They're From?
"You must find me"
Princess Zelda. The titular character of one of Nintendo's most popular franchises and yet bar the odd appearance in Smash Bros. or Hyrule Warriors, a character that has historically remained as an NPC. Despite rarely holding the limelight, Zelda has appeared in a variety of different forms over the years from the super smooth...
Random Pikmin Bath Bombs Are Perfect, And They Hide Little Pikmin Inside
Dipmin
It's Friday. It's warm. It's the perfect weather to soak in a nice, cool bath with a cold drink and a bath bomb. Thank goodness there are Pikmin bath bombs then, right? Japanese site Hobby Watch (via Siliconera) showed off the Bandai products, which are being displayed at the Tokyo Toy Show from 8th to 11th June. The bomb itself looks like a...
Soapbox The Shame Of Revisiting My Abandoned Pokémon Ranch
See you, PokéCowboy
Soapbox features enable our individual writers and contributors to voice their opinions on hot topics and random stuff they've been chewing over. Today, on the 15th anniversary of the game's release, Ethan heads back to the ranch... It’s a guilty feeling that Animal Crossing fans know all too well — the shame that comes...
News Nintendo's eShop Summer Sale Is Now Live, With Discounts On Over 1,500 Games (Europe)
Update: Wave 2 is live
Update [Thu 15th Jun, 2023 16:30 BST]: It's 15th June, so you know what that means? Wave 2 of the Summer Sale is now live on the Switch eShop in Europe. There are a few cracking titles that'll sizzle on your Switch this summer, including Xenoblade Chronicles 3, Kirby and the Forgotten Land, and Astral Chain. We'll make sure...
News Cocoon Is An Atmospheric, World-Hopping Adventure From Former Limbo & Inside Devs
Wrapped up
Day of the Devs is always a highlight for some stunning indie titles, and one of our favourites was Cocoon, a top-down puzzle adventure game from developer Geometric Interactive and publisher Annapurna Interactive. The studio was founded by Limbo and Inside's lead gameplay designer Jeppe Carlsen, award-winning composer and audio designer...
Guide Where To Pre-Order Pikmin 4 On Switch - Best Deals And Cheapest Prices
Get a discount on Pikmin 4
It's already been a busy 2023 for Nintendo fans, with heavy-hitters like Metroid Prime Remastered and The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom already draining our wallets, but there's another first-party treat just around the corner – Pikmin 4! This long-awaited sequel to Pikmin 3 launches on Nintendo Switch on 21st...
News The Nitro Deck Is A Stunning Switch Controller Grip Promising "Zero Stick Drift"
Nitro-powered
New video game hardware company CRKD has released a stunning-looking new accessory for your Switch which is a step above replacement Joy-Cons or other third-party Joy-Con alternatives. Showcased by IGN as part of its Summer of Gaming 2023, the Nitro Deck acts as a Joy-Con replacement and a grip for your Switch, fitting perfectly...
News Mario Kart Tour Adds Three Classic Circuits In Upcoming 'Mario Vs. Luigi' Update
Battle of the Bros.
We are entering the final lap of racing on Mario Kart Tour's Princess-themed weeks, but we now know what is around the next bend as the official @mariokarttourEN Twitter has given us a first look at the 'Mario vs. Luigi Tour' which will be heading our way from 14th June. There are a whopping three classic tracks returning for...
News Nintendo Shows Off Kirby Tilt 'n' Tumble's Motion Controls On Switch
Raising awareness about the latest GBC NSO release
Earlier this week, Nintendo surprised fans by adding two Game Color titles and a few other games to the Switch Online service. One of these titles, in particular, was Kirby Tilt 'n' Tumble. Now, if you haven't actually played this game before - it's well worth a look as it features motion controls...
News Sonic Superstars Offering Free "Modern" Amy Outfit To Newsletter Subscribers
Sign up today
Sonic Superstars is set to include an all-star cast, but in case you didn't already know there's actually a certain bonus character you'll be able to get your hands on with a few easy steps. As highlighted on the official game website, anyone who signs up for the Sonic newsletter by 31st January 2024 will earn a "redefined look for...
News Suda51's Grasshopper Manufacture Teases 25th Anniversary Announcement
Update: "Grasshopper Direct" & remaster announced
Update [Fri 9th Jun, 2023 04:30 BST]: In a video update, Grasshopper Manufacture has announced it will be hosting a special anniversary "Direct" program next week on 14th June. In addition to this, it's also revealed a Shadows of the Damned Remaster is "currently in development" and is "coming...
News Sonic Superstars Includes "New Character" By OG Designer Naoto Ohshima
"That Sonic, and his friends will have to face"
One of the highlights at Geoff Keighley's Summer Game Fest was the surprise reveal of Sonic Superstars - a new entry in the series blending classic gameplay with 2.5D visuals. While we already know Dr. Eggman and Fang will be making a return, it seems the official PR has revealed even more juicy...
News Two Switch Games Will "No Longer Be Available" On The eShop
Say goodbye to 'The Lost Child' & 'God Wars' by NIS America
We've already seen the 3DS eShop closure wipe out a lot of digital titles earlier this year, and now game publisher NIS America has announced two of its games from the Switch eShop will be disappearing in the coming weeks and months. The first one is the RPG The Lost Child, originally...
Rumour Universal Closing "Big Deal" With Nintendo For Zelda Illumination Movie
"It's going to cost Universal a pretty penny"
The Super Mario Bros. Movie was a massive hit at the box office worldwide, so what's the next Nintendo IP fans can expect to see adapted to the big screen? According to film critic Jeff Sneider, Universal and Illumination are supposedly in the final stages of closing a "big deal" with Nintendo for a...
Thursday8th Jun 2023
News Fortnite Goes Wild In Chapter 4 Season 3, Here's The Debut Cinematic Trailer
Wild hearts
Epic Games has revealed the debut cinematic trailer for Chapter 4 Season 3 of Fortnite — Fortnite Wilds. teased on Twitter just a few days ago, Fortnite Wilds throws players into a jungle biome full of dinosaurs and dangers. Not only that, but Optimus Prime is officially coming to the game as a new skin. Doctor Slone is also returning...
Round Up Every Switch Game Featured In The Summer Game Fest 2023 Opening Showcase
Which was your favourite of the Switch pickin's?
Geoff Keighley's Summer Game Fest 2023 is a-go, with the opening showcase presentation featuring loads of video games across all the platforms, including Nintendo Switch. There weren't a huge amount of Switch announcements, granted, but there were a handful, including a brand new 2D Sonic game and a...
News Fantasy Farming Sim 'Fae Farm' Flocks To Switch This September
Wish upon a farm
Phoenix Labs has dropped a brand new trailer for its cosy, magical farm sime Fae Farm during this year's Summer Game Fest. Not only that, but the cosy crop cultivator also has a released date — 8th September. Fae Farm is bursting with charm and unique twists to the hugely popular farm sim genre. The magical twists give way to...
News Yes, Your Grace: Snowfall Is A Pixel Art Kingdom Management Sim Steeped In Slavic Myth
Winter woes
Yes, Your Grace: Snowfall, the sequel to 2020's medieval management RPG Yes, Your Grace, was announced at Summer Game Fest 2023. Bringing its gorgeous 2.5D pixel art style back, you'll need to manage your kingdom and make crucial decisions that will affect your people's happiness. You can either go above and beyond or completely ignore...
News Sonic Superstars Sees The Return Of Classic-Style Sonic With New Visuals
Speeding onto Switch in fall
A brand new 2D Sonic game has been announced at Summer Game Fest 2023. Sonic Superstars blends the classic gameplay style with 2.5D visuals. And it's launching on Switch this autumn. You'll be able to play as Sonic, Tails, Knuckles, and Amy Rose in multiple 2D stages. New power-ups and abilities are being added, along...
