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Round Up: The First Previews Are In For Star Fox On Switch 2

But what DOES the fox say?Here's a sentence we had presumed we'd never write again: we've made it to the release month of the next Star Fox game!Star Fox flies onto Switch 2 on 25th June, bringing another (another) remake of the wonderful Star Fox 64 to modern audiences. As that release date nears, we've got our first idea of how this one holds up on the latest hardware, and spoilers, it sounds really rather good.Read the full article on nintendolife.com

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Digital Eclipse Brings A Bunch Of Classic Toy Story Games To Switch 1 & 2 This Year

Howdy, partner!Prepare your 'Oh man, I am old' GIF of choice, because Toy Story is celebrating its 30th anniversary. We'll let that gut punch sink in for a minute, but it's not all bad news, because Digital Eclipse has announced that it's got a pair of releases coming to mark the occasion.First up, we have the Toy Story: Retro Roundup!, another Digital Eclipse compilation title that pulls together Toy Story, Toy Story 2: Buzz Lightyear to the Rescue, Buzz Lightyear of Star Command, Toy Story Racer and the N64's A Bug's Life into one handy package. Being a DE joint, you can also expect a bunch of behind-the-scenes footage and interviews about the making of the games.Read the full article on nintendolife.com

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Round Up: The Reviews Are In For Final Fantasy VII Rebirth On Switch 2

Bigger and better?It feels like just yesterday that Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade launched on Switch 2, but here we are, a mere five months later, and the sequel is almost here too.Final Fantasy VII Rebirth launches on our beloved hybrids on 3rd June (that's tomorrow!), and today, we can get an idea of what the full game has in store as the reviews start rolling in.Read the full article on nintendolife.com

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'Super Yooka-Laylee Kart Playtest' Listing Appears On SteamDB After Dev Teases

Plotting something.Yooka-Laylee dev Playtonic Games has been teasing an announcement on social media over the past couple of days, and now a listing for 'Super Yooka-Laylee Kart' playtest has appeared via SteamDB (thanks, Gematsu).The listing includes art and a logo, suggesting that the studio's recent teases (including the couplet "Collecting quills is far too slow, There may be faster ways to go...") are indeed pointing to a racing game.Read the full article on nintendolife.com

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LEGO's Pokémon Smart Play Sets Have Finally Been Officially Revealed

Bricking it.It's official, folks, LEGO has finally lifted the lid on its new range of Pokémon sets, complete with its fancy new Smart Play tech.This might not be all that surprising to those who have been following the leaks in recent weeks, but hey, an official reveal is always a treat. We also have a release date, with all of the following sets launching on 1st August 2026.Read the full article on nintendolife.com

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Preview: Star Fox (2026) - Just A Remake, But What A Remake

Nothing's wrong with the G-Diffuser.I grew up on Star Fox and Star Fox 64 (or Starwing and Lylat Wars as they liked to be called in Europe), but it’s safe to say that my initial response to the reveal of Star Fox (2026) was…mixed.I’m still not convinced it’s going to set the gaming world on fire, but having now played the game after being invited by Nintendo to do so, I am a lot more positive than before, and I’m certain that only part of that is due to nostalgia.Read the full article on nintendolife.com

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Get Another Look At Star Fox On Switch 2 In New Overview Trailer

Breakdown Complete.Star Fox's newest release is on the horizon, and today, Nintendo has shared a new overview trailer to remind us all what's in store.The trailer (first released on Nintendo Today!) provides a similar rundown of the game's new features that we first saw back in the surprise reveal Direct, but there are a few bits of new footage in there, including a closer look at the multiplayer Dogfight's special power-ups.Read the full article on nintendolife.com

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Review: Final Fantasy VII Rebirth (Switch 2) - Some Rough Edges, But Still A Great Game

The Unknown Journey continues...When Square Enix originally announced that Final Fantasy VII Remake was coming to Switch 2, it came with the promise that Final Fantasy VII Rebirth and its eventual sequel would also be coming. While Remake established itself as one of the finest and most advanced titles for Nintendo’s new platform, there was lots of talk about whether the same would be true for the next instalment.Known for its significantly expanded scope and open world, 2024's Rebirth was a system showcase on more powerful hardware, and squeezing it down to a handheld seemed an impossible task. Though it doesn’t make the leap unscathed, I’m happy to report that Final Fantasy VII Rebirth is every bit as engaging and enjoyable as the versions you can find on other platforms - this is easily one of the greatest JRPGs of the last several years, and that’s still true of the Switch 2 port.Read the full article on nintendolife.com

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Beloved Mega Man-Style Platformer Is Getting A Sequel Next Year

Feel the gravity of the situation.We missed Gravity Circuit when it first arrived on Switch back in 2023. A bunch of you recommended it to us in our recurring 'Games We Missed' feature, and it has since racked up over 2,000 'Overwhelmingly Positive' reviews on Steam. In short, we're rather pleased to see that a sequel is in the works.Domesticated Ant Games and Dear Villagers have announced that Gravity Circuit 2 will launch on Switch at some point in 2027.Read the full article on nintendolife.com

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Mouse: P.I. For Hire Is Getting Performance And Optimisation Improvements On Switch 2

The first update has also gone live.Mouse: P.I. For Hire was one of the highlights of April, and if you happen to be playing this noir-style cartoon detective FPS on the Switch 2, Fumi and PlaySide have today released the "very first patch" for this version of the game.Alongside this, the team has also announced a second "larger patch" for Nintendo's new hybrid system is on the way. This one will come with quality of life enhancements, more bug fixes, and "importantly", performance and optimisation improvements. More information about this update will be shared in the coming weeks.Read the full article on nintendolife.com

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Rumour: LEGO's Next Pokémon Sets Might Have Been Revealed

Update: More sets have reportedly leaked.:LEGO is now releasing Pokémon sets and a new one has reportedly been leaked ahead of the official announcement.Read the full article on nintendolife.com

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The Adventures Of Elliot: The Millennium Tales Estimated Playtime Revealed

It apparently takes "around 30 hours".Although Square Enix is currently focused on the release of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth for the Switch 2, later this month its attention will shift to The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales.If you're wondering about the length of this brand-new action RPG, the game's director Shota Fukebara has now revealed what players can expect from a regular playthrough and the mileage you'll get out of this new title if you "really dive in".Read the full article on nintendolife.com

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Mario Kart World Races Onto Nintendo Music Today, App Web Browser Support Added

Listen "on your phone, computer, tablet, or even in the car".The Nintendo Music mobile app for Switch Online members has today been updated with the Mario Kart World soundtrack.Read the full article on nintendolife.com

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Mario Kart World Races Onto Nintendo Music Today

Start your engine!The Nintendo Music mobile app for Switch Online members has today been updated with the Mario Kart World soundtrack.Read the full article on nintendolife.com

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Poll: So, Will You Be Getting Final Fantasy VII Rebirth For Switch 2?

Go on, tell us!Square Enix has already shown plenty of support for the Switch 2 since it arrived on the scene last June, and this week it delivers its biggest game yet - Final Fantasy VII Rebirth!After escaping Midgar, the second game sees Cloud and the rest of his friends journey across expansive new environments, as new adventures (and chocobo) await.Read the full article on nintendolife.com

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UK Charts: 007 First Light Leaves The Competition Shaken

(Not stirred).The latest UK charts are in, and just like last week, the top spot has been claimed by a newcomer — another one that's heading to Switch 2 at some point, no less.It's 007 First Light that's snuck off with the gold in its debut week, beating last week's champ, LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight, and sending it down to second. We can't wait to check both of these out on Switch 2... whenever they give us the new release dates.Read the full article on nintendolife.com

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Minecraft Switch 2 Rating Pops Up Online

Pick (axe) me.Just when you thought Minecraft couldn't possibly exist on another platform, a rating board comes along to suggest otherwise.The ESRB website has been updated with a Minecraft listing specifically for Switch 2 — a different listing to the ones for PS5 and Switch/Xbox Series (thanks for the heads up, Nintendo Everything). It's another E10+ for fantasy violence and in-game purchases, naturally, but it also suggests that maybe (maybe) another Nintendo Switch 2 Edition could be on the way.Read the full article on nintendolife.com

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Review: Pokémon Game Music Collection: Game Boy Jukebox - A Pointless Trinket Even Fans Will Grow Bored Of Swiftly

Change the tune.Nintendo has often been accused of keeping its fans on their toes when it comes to announcements, and it's fair to say that nobody was expecting the Kyoto veteran to reveal (alongside The Pokémon Company) a tiny Game Boy-sized music player earlier this year.Released to coincide with the 30th anniversary of the Pokémon series, Game Boy Jukebox / Game Music Collection is a tiny replica of the classic monochrome handheld that comes with 45 equally tiny cartridges, each of which, when inserted into the device, plays a song from Pokémon's 1996 debut.Read the full article on nintendolife.com

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Pokémon TCG '30th Celebration' Range Features A Base Set Returner And A Bunch Of Pikachus

The old and the Mew.After being teased back in February's Pokémon Presents showcase, The Pokémon Company is almost ready to lift the lid on its upcoming 30th anniversary Trading Card Game products.As brought to our attention by Serebii.net, TPC will release a special video on its YouTube channel on 1st June at 2pm BST / 3pm CET / 6am PT / 9am ET to reveal the anniversary range.Read the full article on nintendolife.com

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Guide: Upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 Games & Accessories For June & July 2026

Children of June.We're on the cusp of Summer in the Northern Hemisphere, although it looks like Nintendo and co. are giving Switch 2 owners plenty of excuses to stay inside and avoid the heatwaves.Square Enix is serving up a double helping with Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth and The Adventures of Elliot before Nintendo deploys Fox McCloud in the Star Fox remake at the end of the month, followed closely by Rhythm Heaven one week later at the start of July, and then you've got Splatoon Raiders bringing up the rear. Not a bad summer holiday selection.Read the full article on nintendolife.com

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May Is Over, But Here Are 10 Switch Games To Keep Your Mental Health Front Of Mind

Mind games.May 2026 is now a thing of the past, which means this year's Mental Health Awareness Month has come to a close.Which obviously means that everyone is now fully clued up and cognisant of their own mental health and the importance of a fit and unfettered mind to accompany the body, right? Job done, everyone! Back pats and congrats all 'round - catch you next May for the annual check-in...Read the full article on nintendolife.com

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Video: 11 Exciting New Games Coming To Switch 1 & 2 In June 2026

Star Fox, Final Fantasy and more!2026 is really heating up now that we've reached the halfway mark, and June is already looking like an exciting month on the Nintendo front with all sorts of releases.To get the month started, Square Enix is releasing Final Fantasy VII Rebirth on the Switch 2 and then we've got games like Tetris and The Adventures of Elliot to follow.Read the full article on nintendolife.com

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Round Up: Minecraft Live (May 2026) - Chaos Cubed, New Biome, Minecraft Dungeons II And More

Here's everything announced.Developer Mojang this week aired a special Minecraft Live event from Twitchcon Rotterdam and it shared all sorts of announcements about not only Minecraft, but also Minecraft Dungeons 2 and even the upcoming movie sequel.Here's a quick recap in case you missed it:Read the full article on nintendolife.com

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Round Up: Minecraft Live (May 2026) - Chaos Cubed Drop, New Biome, Minecraft Dungeons II And More

Here's everything announced.Developer Mojang aired a special Minecraft Live event from Twitchcon Rotterdam this weekend and it featured announcements for not only Minecraft but also Minecraft Dungeons 2, and even the upcoming movie sequel.Here's a quick recap in case you missed it:Read the full article on nintendolife.com

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Guide: Pictonico! Minigame List

The (Wario)Wares on offer.Pictonico!'s minigames are varied, inventive, and make great use of your photo library. But you wouldn't know this from the outset, as you have just three to sample before needing to purchase one of the volume packs available.Since these packs aren't exactly cheap, you might want to know which minigames (or rather, microgames, if you prefer WarioWare parlance) you're getting for your money.Read the full article on nintendolife.com

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Poll: Box Art Brawl: WarioWare, Inc: Mega Party Game$!

WAH.VOTE! Think fast, it's time for another edition of Box Art Brawl.Last time, to celebrate the arrival of Yoshi and the Mysterious Book, we took a look at where the solo series all began as we compared three covers for the NES' Yoshi. The European Mario & Yoshi design walked away with the win in that one, receiving 48% of the vote and leaving North America and Japan with the remaining 41% and 11%, respectively.Read the full article on nintendolife.com

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Minecraft Movie Sequel Gets Official Title, New Cast Members Revealed

Alex will be played by...At Minecraft Live at Twitchcon Rotterdam this weekend, new updates were shared about the upcoming sequel to the Minecraft Movie.The cast and production are now back on set, and it's been confirmed the sequel is now officially titled A Minecraft Movie: Squared. Here's a look at the official logo reveal:Read the full article on nintendolife.com

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Bubsy 4D Update Coming Soon To Switch 1 & 2, Here Are The Full Patch Notes

Coming soon to Switch platforms.Bubsy 4D released on the Switch 2 and Switch last week, and it seems the developer is now releasing a new update across platform.Version 1.1.1 is out now on PC and will arrive on consoles in the "coming days". Here's the full rundown from Fabraz and Atari. Keep in mind, not all of these patches may apply to the Switch versions of the game.Read the full article on nintendolife.com

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More Switch Games Receive Switch 2 Backwards Compatibility Fixes

Here are the full list of updates.Since the launch of the Switch 2 last June, we've seen all sorts of Switch games receive compatibility updates and fixes. With this in mind, another batch of titles has now been updated.Apart from an update to Dragon Quest Builders not long ago, multiple other games have also recently received fixes. This includes games such as Monster Hunter Stories and even Wolfenstein: Youngblood. Here's the full rundown, courtesy of Nintendo Everything:Read the full article on nintendolife.com

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Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World Has Been Rated For Switch 1 & 2

It was announced earlier this week.Earlier this week, Square Enix lifted the lid on Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World as part of its 40th anniversary celebrations for the legendary series.Read the full article on nintendolife.com

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Round Up: The First Previews Are In For Star Fox On Switch 2

Digital Eclipse Brings A Bunch Of Classic Toy Story Games To Switch 1 & 2 This Year

Round Up: The Reviews Are In For Final Fantasy VII Rebirth On Switch 2

'Super Yooka-Laylee Kart Playtest' Listing Appears On SteamDB After Dev Teases

LEGO's Pokémon Smart Play Sets Have Finally Been Officially Revealed

Preview: Star Fox (2026) - Just A Remake, But What A Remake

Get Another Look At Star Fox On Switch 2 In New Overview Trailer

Review: Final Fantasy VII Rebirth (Switch 2) - Some Rough Edges, But Still A Great Game

Beloved Mega Man-Style Platformer Is Getting A Sequel Next Year

Mouse: P.I. For Hire Is Getting Performance And Optimisation Improvements On Switch 2

Rumour: LEGO's Next Pokémon Sets Might Have Been Revealed

The Adventures Of Elliot: The Millennium Tales Estimated Playtime Revealed

Mario Kart World Races Onto Nintendo Music Today, App Web Browser Support Added

Mario Kart World Races Onto Nintendo Music Today

Poll: So, Will You Be Getting Final Fantasy VII Rebirth For Switch 2?

UK Charts: 007 First Light Leaves The Competition Shaken

Minecraft Switch 2 Rating Pops Up Online

Review: Pokémon Game Music Collection: Game Boy Jukebox - A Pointless Trinket Even Fans Will Grow Bored Of Swiftly

Pokémon TCG '30th Celebration' Range Features A Base Set Returner And A Bunch Of Pikachus

Guide: Upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 Games & Accessories For June & July 2026

May Is Over, But Here Are 10 Switch Games To Keep Your Mental Health Front Of Mind

Video: 11 Exciting New Games Coming To Switch 1 & 2 In June 2026

Round Up: Minecraft Live (May 2026) - Chaos Cubed, New Biome, Minecraft Dungeons II And More

Round Up: Minecraft Live (May 2026) - Chaos Cubed Drop, New Biome, Minecraft Dungeons II And More

Guide: Pictonico! Minigame List

Poll: Box Art Brawl: WarioWare, Inc: Mega Party Game$!

Minecraft Movie Sequel Gets Official Title, New Cast Members Revealed

Bubsy 4D Update Coming Soon To Switch 1 & 2, Here Are The Full Patch Notes

More Switch Games Receive Switch 2 Backwards Compatibility Fixes

Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World Has Been Rated For Switch 1 & 2

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