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Poll: Box Art Brawl: Sonic The Hedgehog 35th Anniversary Switch Showdown

Which runs rings around the rest?Hello folks, and welcome to a very special edition of Box Art Brawl!Before we get into the weeds with this one, let's see how last week's brawl concluded. We looked at Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D to celebrate the announcement of the upcoming remake, and we honestly weren't quite sure how this one would pan out.Read the full article on nintendolife.com

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Bandai Namco Is Bringing My Hero Academia: All's Justice To Switch 2

Arriving this September.Bandai Namco this week announced it would be releasing a Switch 2 version of MY HERO ACADEMIA: All's Justice.The Nintendo release of this 3D battle action title, based on the "Final War" of the series, will arrive later this year on 4th September 2026. The game was previously released on PS5, Xbox Series X|S and Steam earlier this year.Read the full article on nintendolife.com

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Gallery: Nintendo Shares Multiple Screenshots Of Nintendo Switch Sports Resort

100 Pin Bowling returns.This October, Wuhu Island is returning in Nintendo Switch Sports Resort. This new game for the Switch 2 features 12 different sports and "intuitive motion controls", where you'll make use of the Joy-Con 2 as bows, paddles and more.Read the full article on nintendolife.com

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Diablo 4: Lord Of Hatred Has Been Rated For Switch 2 In Taiwan

Hell yeah!In April, a Nintendo rating for Blizzard's action-RPG Diablo 4: Lord of Hatred surfaced on the Indonesian rating board.Now, in an update, a Switch 2 classification for the expansion has been discovered on the Taiwan rating board. It appears this rating also surfaced in April, but it wasn't spotted at the time. Notably, this is for the latest expansion content 'Lord of Hatred', which was released on other platforms in April 2026.Read the full article on nintendolife.com

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Diablo 4: Lord Of Hatred For Switch 2 Has Been Rated In Taiwan

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Opinion: 30 Years On, I've Finally Come Around On The N64 Pad

C, it's good.The N64 turns 30 on 23rd June 2026. To celebrate, we'll be running a series of articles celebrating the 64-bit machine and its industry-shaping software over the next week or so.Read the full article on nintendolife.com

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Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (20th June)

Direct inspiration?After last week's showcase shenanigans, we've welcomed a slightly quieter one here at Nintendo Life.We started the Ocarina of Time remake sleuthing as a new description appeared online, and ran through some of the game's funniest moments that we can't wait to revisit. Switch 1 & 2 got system updates that finally fixed the old eShop, and we shared our early hands-on thoughts of Granblue Fantasy: Relink - Endless Ragnarok on Switch 2.Read the full article on nintendolife.com

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Switch Online's June Game Trial Kicks Off With EA Sports FC 26

Cup fever.Nintendo is joining in on the World Cup celebrations this month with a new game trial for Switch 2 and Switch systems.It's for EA Sports FC 26, allowing Switch Online members to put their "dream squad" to the test in local and online multiplayer. You can also lead your team through challenges based on real-world scenarios or develop a professional player. This trial will be available until 24th June 2026.Read the full article on nintendolife.com

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Star Fox Soft Toy Line Now Available On The Nintendo Store (Europe)

Created for "play and decoration".Ahead of the return of Star Fox next week, Nintendo has made its Star Fox "soft toy" line by San-Ei available on the Nintendo Stores in the UK and Europe.Read the full article on nintendolife.com

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Video: Switch 2 Sizzle Reel Highlights Multiple Third-Party Games On The Way

Final Fantasy, Turok and more.The Switch 2 is now a year into its lifespan, and it's already played host to major third-party series such as Final Fantasy and Resident Evil.The recent Nintendo Direct highlighted even more upcoming releases, and to top it off, another sizzle reel trailer has now been released showcasing what else is on the way to the new hybrid system.Read the full article on nintendolife.com

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Two Point Hospital: Full Health Collection "Coming Soon" To Switch 2

And a free 'Dave the Diver' update for Two Point Museum is now live.Two Point Studios is currently celebrating 10 years since it opened its doors, and as part of this, it's returning to its past with the announcement of the Two Point Hospital: Full Health Collection.This "bumper package" for the Switch 2 and multiple other platforms will include Two Point Hospital and all of the DLC and "free-LC" since the title's original release eight years ago. Here's what you'll get alongside the base game:Read the full article on nintendolife.com

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Pragmata's Latest Update Includes An Adorable New Suit, Here Are The Full Patch Notes

New do for Hugh.Well, this is a lovely little surprise! Capcom has today released a new update for Pragmata, and while it's a pretty small one, it does include an adorable new look for Hugh.As shared on the studio's social media accounts, the update adds the 'Scribble Suit' (the one found in the game's 'Sketchbook' demo) to the main game. From afar, you might think that this is the same white suit Hugh rolls around in as standard, but look closer and you'll see that it's covered in sweet little drawings by Diana. Aw.Read the full article on nintendolife.com

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A New Restaurant Is Opening At The Nintendo Museum Later This Year

Bullet bill, please.Nintendo has announced that it will be expanding the Nintendo Museum with a new restaurant later this year.The 'SUPER FAMILY RESTAURANT' is scheduled to open in Autumn 2026 as a new dining experience for museum visitors. Not much information has been provided at the time of writing, but a sneak peek at the restaurant itself has been shared with a new image.Read the full article on nintendolife.com

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Guide: Last Chance To Grab These 32 Games In Nintendo's Multiplayer eShop Sale (Europe)

Every game we scored 9/10 or higher.Hello there, sale fans! Nintendo's 'Multiplayer Sale' is wrapping up this Sunday (21st June), so this is your friendly reminder to make the most of the following discounted delights before they return to full price.Nintendo is back with another European eShop sale, and this one is all about multiplayer.Read the full article on nintendolife.com

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Review: Brook Wingman P5S - Use (Almost) Any Controller On Switch 2

Yes, even the Steam Controller.There’s a good chance you’ve never considered the possibility of using first-party controllers on other platforms. Generally, you use the pad that comes with the console, and that's it. But what if you could break down boundaries and have total freedom of which controller to use? The Brook Wingman P5S may be the answer.This is the latest in a line of converters from accessory manufacturer Brook, one that’s been designed specifically for the Switch 1 & 2, PS4/PS5, and PC. Previous versions have been particularly well-received in the fighting game community, with the Wingman FGC converter — which is designed for arcade sticks — winning the EVO Award for Best Product.Read the full article on nintendolife.com

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This Blue Prince Physical Collection Might Help You Crack Some Of Its Toughest Puzzles

Note that down.Dogubomb and Raw Fury's masterful puzzler Blue Prince was one of our favourite games of 2025 when it arrived on PC and PS5. This year's stellar Switch 2 port means it might just make the list all over again in 2026, and iam8bit is launching a new collection to celebrate.The star of the show is the Switch 2 physical, naturally, which comes complete on-cartridge (nice) and bundled with a two-sided fold-out poster, a notebook booklet, and a download code for the soundtrack. There's even an Exclusive Edition, which wraps all that up in an exclusive sleeve.Read the full article on nintendolife.com

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Nintendo Music Adds Switch 2 Hyrule Warriors Soundtrack In Latest Update

Here's every song included.After adding more "Free Roam" songs from the Mario Kart World soundtrack to Nintendo Music earlier this week, Nintendo has now released a second update.This time it has added 69 tracks from the Switch 2 exclusive Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment. All up, it offers 3 hours and 35 minutes of music. This game launched for the new system last November and we praised it, calling it a "stunning slice of Musuo".Read the full article on nintendolife.com

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Pokémon Pokopia Updated To Version 1.1.1, Here Are The Patch Notes

Small but welcome fixes.Following yesterday's event announcement, Pokémon Pokopia for the Switch 2 has been updated to Version 1.1.1.This latest version resolves some issues with the title to improve the overall experience. This includes an problem with Ditto's facial expression during photos, which has now been fixed. Here are the full patch notes, via Nintendo's official support page:Read the full article on nintendolife.com

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Digimon Story Time Stranger Free Update Releasing Alongside Switch Versions

Get ready for July.Ahead of the release of Digimon Story Time Stranger on the Switch 1 & 2 next month, Bandai Namco has announced a free update is coming to "all platforms".Read the full article on nintendolife.com

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Glover's Switch Release Is Adding The PlayStation Version In A Free Update

Retro revival.QUByte's Retro Games Showcase this week has revealed the 2025 version of Glover will be getting a free update.Read the full article on nintendolife.com

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Shinobi: Art Of Vengeance Is Getting A Switch 2 Release This September

Deluxe Edition pre-orders now live.If you've been eager to see Shinobi: Art of Vengeance make a next-gen leap to Nintendo's new hybrid platform, Sega's got some excellent news today.Read the full article on nintendolife.com

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Japanese Charts: Tomodachi Life Finally Slips From The Top Spot

And it's all thanks to Baseball.The latest sales data from Japan is in thanks to Famitsu, and Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream has finally been knocked from its perch by none other than Powerful Pro Baseball 2026-2026.The latest Konami entry is a big hit over in Japan, shifting a total of 100,976 units in its debut week. Tomodachi Life, meanwhile, added another 37,888 to its running total, which is still pretty great. Overall sales for the game are inching toward 1.5 million, having already surpassed Pokémon Pokopia.Read the full article on nintendolife.com

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Hands On: Astroneer Turns Co-Op Extraction Adventure, But Is 'Starseeker' Worth Playing In Early Access?

Get to the drop ship.System Era Softworks’ Astroneer launched nearly 10 years ago, and its charming galactic sandbox remains a gem of the survival genre. With its accessible, cartoony spin on freeform adventure, Astroneer invited you to explore colourful worlds, uncover secrets, and hoover up resources while reshaping the environment around you. Starseeker: Astroneer Expeditions on Switch 2, however, takes the series in a mechanically different direction, pivoting away from open-ended survival toward extraction-style cooperative play.Right off the bat, it’s worth managing expectations of the game’s current state. Starseeker is in early access and, during my time with it, I experienced some bugs and progress-blocking hiccups that required me to restart and lose some progress. Patches were regular and the community will only grow due to the built-in fanbase, so stability should come sooner rather than later.Read the full article on nintendolife.com

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Nintendo Download: 18th June (North America)

Dark Scrolls! The Drifter! Mousebusters! Rugby?The latest Nintendo Download update for North America has arrived, and it's bringing new games galore to the eShop. 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 - HighlightsThe Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales (SQUARE ENIX, 18th Jun, $59.99) - – Embark on a perilous journey across four ages to lift a curse and save the kingdom in this new single-player action-RPG from the team behind the OCTOPATH TRAVELER series. Take control of Elliot the adventurer and his fairy companion, Faie, to experience a gripping tale full of action, exploration and heart. Enjoy intuitive action-based battle with seven weapon types to wield, customizable Magicite upgrades to experiment with and Faie’s powerful Fairy Actions. - Read our The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales reviewRead the full article on nintendolife.com

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Feature: Seven Hilarious Ocarina Of Time Moments I Can't Wait To See In The Zelda Remake

WHOOOOAH!Since the announcement of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake for Switch 2, the desire to go back and experience the original in preparation has proven overwhelming for some of us. It didn't take long until I booted the NSO version up again, N64 pad grasped in my mitts, ready to step out of Kokiri Forest once again.The game is just as beautiful and wonderful as ever, but one thing that almost always catches me off guard is how funny it is. Maybe it's the dark undertones and Ganondorf's iron grip on the land that sticks in my memory, but it's also chock full of moments that make me giggle and grin from ear to ear.Read the full article on nintendolife.com

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Nintendo Expands Its 'My Mario' Range With New Apparel

Adorbz.Nintendo has expanded its 'My Mario' range in Japan with a selection of adorable apparel for youngsters (thanks, Go Nintendo).The new items include two dresses designed after Peach and Rosalina, a peach-coloured t-shirt featuring the princess herself, a blue t-shirt featuring Roslina, two additional t-shirts featuring Bowser and Bowser Jr. (the former of which is designed for adults, i.e. parents), and finally, a reversible Bowser Jr. bib.Read the full article on nintendolife.com

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Preview: Granblue Fantasy: Relink - Endless Ragnarok Feels Right At Home On Switch 2

Ragnar rocks.The Granblue Fantasy series has never particularly appealed to me. Perhaps the likes of Persona, Xenoblade, and Fire Emblem are to blame — my ‘beautiful anime people in big fights’ cup overfloweth — making the thought of taking on another big anime-flavoured RPG a little too intimidating. Well, after 45 minutes with action-RPG Granblue Fantasy: Relink - Endless Ragnarok, I think I’m starting to see the appeal.Originally released in 2024 for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series, Relink was a major step for the series’ foray into gaming. It’s been a mighty popular sausage in the years since, racking up over two million purchases and pulling in a desire for ‘more’ in the process.Read the full article on nintendolife.com

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Pokémon Pokopia "Wish Upon A Jirachi" Event Starts Next Week

Befriend the Wish Pokémon.Following yesterday's announcement the Pokémon Pokopia Switch 2 bundle would be coming to Europe this July, The Pokémon Company has now revealed its new event for the relaxing life simulation.Read the full article on nintendolife.com

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Sonic-Themed Fortnite Collab Teased, Coming Soon

And more "new partners" are on the way.It's Sonic's 35th birthday this month, and during Epic's 'State of Unreal' showcase this week, a new collaboration was teased with the ever-expanding free-to-play universe Fortnite.Read the full article on nintendolife.com

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Video: Street Fighter 6 Gameplay Trailer Shows Off The Next DLC Fighter

Yasmine arrives this August.It seems Street Fighter 6 fans won't have to wait too long for the next batch of DLC fighters, with Capcom confirming Yasmine will be arriving on 3rd August 2026.Alongside this news is a gameplay trailer. This character will be available in the "Year 4" Character Pass or she can be purchased separately. Here's a bit about her:Read the full article on nintendolife.com

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Poll: Box Art Brawl: Sonic The Hedgehog 35th Anniversary Switch Showdown

Bandai Namco Is Bringing My Hero Academia: All's Justice To Switch 2

Gallery: Nintendo Shares Multiple Screenshots Of Nintendo Switch Sports Resort

Diablo 4: Lord Of Hatred Has Been Rated For Switch 2 In Taiwan

Diablo 4: Lord Of Hatred For Switch 2 Has Been Rated In Taiwan

Opinion: 30 Years On, I've Finally Come Around On The N64 Pad

Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (20th June)

Switch Online's June Game Trial Kicks Off With EA Sports FC 26

Star Fox Soft Toy Line Now Available On The Nintendo Store (Europe)

Video: Switch 2 Sizzle Reel Highlights Multiple Third-Party Games On The Way

Two Point Hospital: Full Health Collection "Coming Soon" To Switch 2

Pragmata's Latest Update Includes An Adorable New Suit, Here Are The Full Patch Notes

A New Restaurant Is Opening At The Nintendo Museum Later This Year

Guide: Last Chance To Grab These 32 Games In Nintendo's Multiplayer eShop Sale (Europe)

Review: Brook Wingman P5S - Use (Almost) Any Controller On Switch 2

This Blue Prince Physical Collection Might Help You Crack Some Of Its Toughest Puzzles

Nintendo Music Adds Switch 2 Hyrule Warriors Soundtrack In Latest Update

Pokémon Pokopia Updated To Version 1.1.1, Here Are The Patch Notes

Digimon Story Time Stranger Free Update Releasing Alongside Switch Versions

Glover's Switch Release Is Adding The PlayStation Version In A Free Update

Shinobi: Art Of Vengeance Is Getting A Switch 2 Release This September

Japanese Charts: Tomodachi Life Finally Slips From The Top Spot

Hands On: Astroneer Turns Co-Op Extraction Adventure, But Is 'Starseeker' Worth Playing In Early Access?

Nintendo Download: 18th June (North America)

Feature: Seven Hilarious Ocarina Of Time Moments I Can't Wait To See In The Zelda Remake

Nintendo Expands Its 'My Mario' Range With New Apparel

Preview: Granblue Fantasy: Relink - Endless Ragnarok Feels Right At Home On Switch 2

Pokémon Pokopia "Wish Upon A Jirachi" Event Starts Next Week

Sonic-Themed Fortnite Collab Teased, Coming Soon

Video: Street Fighter 6 Gameplay Trailer Shows Off The Next DLC Fighter

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