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Pokémon Company Considers Using Government ID To Tackle TCG Scalping

Extreme behaviour calls for an extreme response.The Pokémon Company has issued a statement (thanks, Automaton) confirming that it is considering using government-issued ID to tackle scalping in the Trading Card Game community.Though it doesn't outright refer to scalpers, The Pokémon Company says that it wishes to “provide all customers with fair and safe opportunities” to purchase its products and take part in official events. The initiative will apply to priority lottery products along with the sale of certain products via Pokémon Centre Online, along with registration for events and tournaments in Japan. It aims to introduce the scheme from August 2026.Read the full article on nintendolife.com

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Review: R-Type Dimensions III (Switch) - A Novel Remaster But A Purist's Nightmare

The third thunder.One could be forgiven for thinking they missed an entry in this storied R-Type series of re-releases, but in fact the preceding R-Type Dimensions released in 2009 (and again as R-Type Dimensions EX in 2018) contained both the first two games in one package.R-Type III: The Third Lightning was first released for Super Nintendo in 1993. Notable for being the first game in the mainline series not released in arcades, it showboated with Mode 7 sprite scaling and fast scrolling parallax. It was also significant for introducing a variety of new Force Pods — three in total — that dynamically altered the way you could approach the game. Being developed by Tamtex rather than Irem, it felt unique, its terrain less Ridley Scott’s Alien and more space station sci-fi, and serving up some broadly interesting bosses and set-pieces.Read the full article on nintendolife.com

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It's Official, Warhorse Studios Is Working On A New "Open World Middle-earth RPG"

One game to rule them all.Kingdom Come Deliverance as seen on Nintendo SwitchIf you're a Lord of the Rings fan and have been itching to return to Middle-earth, we've got some very exciting news.Read the full article on nintendolife.com

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Raiden Fighters Remix Collection Just Added A "54 FPS Setting"

Enhancing the "authentic arcade feel".Raiden fans who ended up purchasing the Raiden Fighters Remix Collection on the Switch earlier this year are in for a treat today.H2 Interactive has announced improvements to not only the "combat experience" but also added new performance settings and display fixes. Perhaps most notably, is the 54 FPS update... yes, in addition to the 60 FPS option, this new setting promises to offer players "greater flexibility" in how they experience the game and enhance the "authentic arcade feel" that defined this shoot 'em up series.Read the full article on nintendolife.com

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McDonald's Japan Appears To Be Teasing Another Capcom Collab

Is that you, Mega Man?A while ago, Capcom teamed up with McDonald's Japan to offer a special Street Fighter-themed burger menu. In an update today, it seems this partnership will continue with the fast food giant's social media account seemingly teasing a new Mega Man collab.Read the full article on nintendolife.com

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Don't Expect A Pokémon GO Sequel Any Time Soon

It wouldn't make "much sense".Niantic's mobile hit Pokémon GO is nearing its 10th anniversary, and in case you were wondering, it probably won't be getting a sequel... at least any time soon.Scopely's president of games Ed Wu (and former SVP of Pokémon GO at Niantic) recently spoke to GamesIndustry.biz about the title's future and said a sequel would not be the "correct thing" to do right now, and would likely divide its massive community.Read the full article on nintendolife.com

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Rumour: Genshin Impact's 'HoYoverse' Account System Supposedly Adds Switch Support

You know what that could mean, right?There's still no sign of the open-world action RPG adventure Genshin Impact on the Switch, and although there are no official developments on this front, a new discovery has apparently reignited hopes that the popular title might one day get a Nintendo release.As highlighted by Universo Nintendo editor Felipe Lima, evidence of a Genshin Impact HoYoverse account login for Nintendo users has supposedly been uncovered. HoYoverse handles the distribution and publishing of miHoYo's games outside of China. Apart from Genshin Impact, the Chinese developer has also previously released Honkai: Star Rail and Zenless Zone Zero.Read the full article on nintendolife.com

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Opinion: Replaying Games Is Better Than Playing Games

Daily constitutional.Between 3D All-Stars and the N64 app, I've always got a version of Super Mario 64 downloaded, ready to boot up and triple jump and belly slide before that seamless curl back into a pit-a-pat run as I head towards Jolly Roger Bay, to hear its progression of pure melody to underwater synth and finally that drum beat drop in the cave. I'm sure I've played this file for longer after the full 120 stars than before it.Let's guess some numbers: Odyssey has probably been on my Switch at least 70% of the time (long after all 999 moons), OlliOlli World maybe 80% (post-DLC devouring), and Penny's Big Breakaway might be the full 100% since its release in 2024 (I can one-combo most levels but now basically just play in the bathhouse world, Bubblin).Read the full article on nintendolife.com

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Tomodachi Life: Living The Dream Projected As The Best-Selling Game In April (US)

And Switch 2 is the best-selling console.The delightfully bizarre first-party life sim Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream has been projected to be the best-selling game of April in the US, thanks to Circana's Mat Piscatella.The new release beats the likes of Pragmata, Crimson Desert, Pokémon Pokopia, and Saros, though it's important to note that this is merely projected sales. Since Nintendo doesn't share monthly digital sales data, the best Circana can do at this stage is, well... project the outcome.Read the full article on nintendolife.com

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Review: Tales Of Arise - Beyond The Dawn Edition (Switch 2) - Solid Game, Solid Port, Goes On A Bit

A new dawn breaks.Though the Tales series goes back all the way to the days of the Super Famicom, it feels like it’s always been one of the lower-budget ‘B-tier’ RPG franchises that only the most dedicated genre fans engage with regularly.To counter this and try to bring the series to a bigger audience, the developers decided to go for a ‘soft reboot’ with Tales of Arise, which first released in 2021. The idea paid off, as Arise went on to become the bestselling game in the series and was even voted Best RPG at The Game Awards, beating out the likes of Monster Hunter Rise and Shin Megami Tensei V.Read the full article on nintendolife.com

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Round Up: The Reviews For Lego Batman: Legacy Of The Dark Knight Are In

How does it hold up on other platforms?In case you forgot, Warner Bros. Games is still planning on releasing LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight on the Switch 2 – we just don't have a date yet. It's sad that we're slipping into unfortunate yet familiar territory with Nintendo's new(ish) console when it comes to some third-party games, but if it means the title will perform as intended, then so be it.For the time being, we can still get a bit of an idea of just how good Legacy of the Dark Knight is thanks to a bunch of reviews for the launch on PS5, Xbox, and PC. Naturally, we'll provide our own thoughts when the time comes, but let's take a look at what other outlets are saying.Read the full article on nintendolife.com

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Amazon Pre-Order Listing Puts Pokémon Winds & Waves At €80

€10 increase on Z-A.A listing for Pokémon Winds and Waves has gone live on Amazon Germany, with the retailer pinning a €79.99 price tag on pre-orders.Scheduled for release in "2027", this pair of Switch 2 exclusives has the standard "31st Dec 2027" placeholder date when the exact launch date is unknown, but it's the cost which has Pocket Monster fans talking, with some suggesting that this might translate to $80 in the US.Read the full article on nintendolife.com

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Embracer Will Spin-Off 'Fellowship Entertainment' Into Its Own Company

"this approach represents the most effective long-term solution".Embracer has announced its intention to spin-off Fellowship Entertainment into its own company in 2027.In the press release, founder Lars Wingefors states that the approach "represents the most effective long-term solution" for Embracer, with the intention being to "increase management focus" by being an IP-led entertainment company first and foremost.Read the full article on nintendolife.com

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PSA: The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Digital Rollout Begins

Coming to a screen near you.After becoming the biggest box office hit of 2026 in April, The Super Mario Galaxy is officially beginning its rollout on digital platforms and services this week.In case you missed it, the 4K UHD digital version is now available on select storefronts in the US. As noted by IGN, you can either purchase the movie digitally for $29.99 or a 48-hour rental version for $24.99. It's currently live on sites such as Amazon, Fandango and Apple TV.Read the full article on nintendolife.com

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Round Up: The Final Previews Are In For The Adventures Of Elliot: The Millennium Tales

It's almost here.Square Enix's brand new action RPG The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales is out next month and the final previews have now arrived.<related ids="200042">Read the full article on nintendolife.com

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Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition Switch 2 Update Adds "TressFX"

Try it out today.Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition got a surprise release on the Nintendo eShop last year, and since then, Aspyr has been releasing updates to improve the experience in all sorts of ways.In a new update this week, it has rolled out the TressFX update for the Switch 2 version of the game. The technology is designed to simulate and render high-quality and realistic hair and fur. Here's the official announcement from the Aspyr support page:Read the full article on nintendolife.com

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Gotta Net 'Em All In Bite-Sized Bug Collector 'Kabuto Park' For Switch

Flies on to Switch next week.Seaven Studio is bringing the perfect summer-month game to Switch next week in Kabuto Park.Developed by Doot, who also made the lovely Minami Lane, Kabuto Park will be available for just $5.99 / £4.99 on the eShop on 28th May 2026.Read the full article on nintendolife.com

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First Silksong, Now Mina The Hollower Is Causing Other Indie Devs To Delay Their Games

Make way for Mina!Just a few weeks ago, we learned that Devolver's throwback fantasy dungeon-scroller, Dark Scrolls, would be launching on Switch on 28th May. Well, it was later announced that another hotly anticipated retro-inspired indie would be launching the very same week, so Devolver and Doinksoft have decided to duck out of the way.In an updated trailer, the devs revealed that Dark Scrolls will now launch on 22nd June, a little under a month out from the previous date.Read the full article on nintendolife.com

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Review: Mobapad M12-HD Controllers For Switch 2 - A Clear Step Above Nintendo's Joy-Con 2

Handheld fans rejoice.As much as the Switch 2 improved upon its predecessor in terms of design and comfort, it’s still plagued by Joy-Con controllers that, for me at least, feel far too dinky when held. It might be my age talking, but using the console in handheld mode has caused occasional pain in my palms and wrists that makes it difficult for me to use for long periods of time.Third-party alternatives seemed inevitable, then, especially in an age of gigantic PC handhelds that frankly put the Joy-Con 2 to shame with their comfortable ergonomics. Two companies have emerged as the early go-to options, and while I’ve yet to try the NYXI Hyperion 3, I’ve been putting Mobapad’s M12-HD through their paces to see if they can become permanent replacements for Nintendo’s official offering.Read the full article on nintendolife.com

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Pokémon's Exceptional Dragonite Anime Short Has Finally Been Dubbed

Special delivery!Remember that incredible Pokémon anime short from studio CoMix Wave Films early last year? Well, it's finally been dubbed for western audiences.Yes, Pokémon: Dragonite and the Special Delivery is now available for free over on YouTube, clocking in at just under 14 minutes in length. The new dub is pretty decent too, though we'd have appreciated the option to view the original Japanese release with official subtitles. Still, younger kids probably won't give a hoot about that, so this is overall a very good move.Read the full article on nintendolife.com

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Fear Not, Blue Prince's Accessibility Update Is Coming To Switch 2 "Soon"

Here's everything included in it.Those who have been keeping up with Tonda Ross and his Dogubomb Blue Prince updates might have seen a massive patch labelled the 'Accessibility Update' land on PC late last month. Xbox, PlayStation and mobile caught up a couple of weeks ago, and today, with the latest hotfix rolling out, the dev has confirmed that Switch 2 will be joining the update party "soon".Okay, it's far from anything concrete, but at least we know that things are in motion! The ver. 1.7 accessibility update was a big one, packing in welcome colour assist options, button remapping, an invert stroll toggle (perfect for those who like to move at high speeds) and more.Read the full article on nintendolife.com

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Round Up: The Reviews Are In For Yoshi And The Mysterious Book

No longer a mystery.Grab your specs and settle down for a cosy little read, as reviews have dropped for Yoshi and the Mysterious Book two days ahead of the game's launch.Mario's dinosaur companion has been stealing the spotlight in 2026 with a big role in the Super Mario Galaxy Move, and now he's getting his own Switch 2-exclusive. Not even Mario can say that!Read the full article on nintendolife.com

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Shock, The Developer For Yoshi And The Mysterious Book Is Exactly Who You Think

How you feelin'?Yoshi and the Mysterious Book hits store shelves in just a couple of days, but in true Nintendo fashion, the company has not explicitly revealed who actually developed the ruddy thing.So we'll do it instead – how's that?Read the full article on nintendolife.com

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Review: Yoshi And The Mysterious Book (Switch 2) - Charming Enough, But Ultimately Lacklustre

Why so Glub?The Yoshi series has cemented itself as one of the most approachable in Nintendo’s arsenal, providing experiences that younger gamers in particular can enjoy without too much friction. Woolly World and Crafted World offer light-hearted platforming fun while still retaining some of the spirit of the SNES original, and both come recommended. Developer Good-Feel’s latest effort, Yoshi and the Mysterious Book, unfortunately, has a few too many stabilisers on its wheels, losing a lot of what made the series great to begin with.The game takes place primarily in, well, a book, utilising a unique art style to depict its setting, much like its Woolly and Crafted predecessors. You’re tasked with entering the pages of the talking encyclopaedia Mr. E in order to seek out creatures within and discover their mysteries. Naturally, Bowser Jr. and Kamek are back to cause some mischief, though their overall presence is surprisingly muted.Read the full article on nintendolife.com

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Sektori's Switch 2 Launch Has Proven A Huge Success For Its Solo Developer

"I've pretty much recouped a living salary".Sektori, the ridiculously good spiritual successor to Geometry Wars, has now launched on the Switch 2, and according to its solo developer Kimmo Lahtinen, the port has proven to be a big success.As reported by Eurogamer, Sektori's Switch 2 launch has essentially granted Lahtinen a living wage, with total sales sitting at around 30,000 at the time of the dev's post on Bluesky.Read the full article on nintendolife.com

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SWERY & SUDA51's 'Hotel Barcelona' Is Coming To Switch 1 & 2 "Soon"

You can never leave.While announcing the release of the Late Check-Out DLC for 2025’s Hotel Barcelona, SWERY’s White Owls Inc. has confirmed that releases for Nintendo’s consoles are in the works and “coming soon”.With Eden Industries on publishing duties, the Switch 1 and 2 versions will be “a complete package” for $34.99, including all the DLC and gameplay updates since it launched on other platforms back in September 2025, including the recent Under New Management overhaul which addressed various gameplay issues and criticisms of the original launch version. No word on a physical version just yet - we’ll keep you posted on further details.Read the full article on nintendolife.com

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Nintendo Alarmo Has Received A Small Update Today

Rise and shine.Nintendo has released a new update for its "sound clock" Nintendo Alarmo today, bumping its firmware up to Version 4.0.0.The first Alarmo update of 2026 (following a patch last October) includes some adjustments and a new feature. And just like other Nintendo products, there's even a stability patch!Read the full article on nintendolife.com

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Rumour: LEGO's Next Major Pokémon Set Might Have Been Revealed

Could this Gen 1 Pokémon be returning?LEGO is now releasing Pokémon sets and a new one has reportedly been leaked ahead of the official announcement.According to now-removed listings on multiple web stores including Amazon, a Lego version of Arcanine from the original Pokédex is on the way. According to the box art, it will contain 1190 pieces, and reports suggest it will be priced at $109.99 USD and be released in August 2026.Read the full article on nintendolife.com

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Rumour: LEGO's Next Big Pokémon Set Might Have Been Revealed

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Street Fighter 6's Next Update Is Adding New Game Modes

Releasing alongside Ingrid.Capcom has today announced it's updating Street Fighter 6 with a new Avatar Random Match and Avatar Arcade Mode.This update will be released alongside the new paid DLC character Ingrid on 28th May 2026. Here's a bit about it, and you can check out the official trailer above.Read the full article on nintendolife.com

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Pokémon Company Considers Using Government ID To Tackle TCG Scalping

Review: R-Type Dimensions III (Switch) - A Novel Remaster But A Purist's Nightmare

It's Official, Warhorse Studios Is Working On A New "Open World Middle-earth RPG"

Raiden Fighters Remix Collection Just Added A "54 FPS Setting"

McDonald's Japan Appears To Be Teasing Another Capcom Collab

Don't Expect A Pokémon GO Sequel Any Time Soon

Rumour: Genshin Impact's 'HoYoverse' Account System Supposedly Adds Switch Support

Opinion: Replaying Games Is Better Than Playing Games

Tomodachi Life: Living The Dream Projected As The Best-Selling Game In April (US)

Review: Tales Of Arise - Beyond The Dawn Edition (Switch 2) - Solid Game, Solid Port, Goes On A Bit

Round Up: The Reviews For Lego Batman: Legacy Of The Dark Knight Are In

Amazon Pre-Order Listing Puts Pokémon Winds & Waves At €80

Embracer Will Spin-Off 'Fellowship Entertainment' Into Its Own Company

PSA: The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Digital Rollout Begins

Round Up: The Final Previews Are In For The Adventures Of Elliot: The Millennium Tales

Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition Switch 2 Update Adds "TressFX"

Gotta Net 'Em All In Bite-Sized Bug Collector 'Kabuto Park' For Switch

First Silksong, Now Mina The Hollower Is Causing Other Indie Devs To Delay Their Games

Review: Mobapad M12-HD Controllers For Switch 2 - A Clear Step Above Nintendo's Joy-Con 2

Pokémon's Exceptional Dragonite Anime Short Has Finally Been Dubbed

Fear Not, Blue Prince's Accessibility Update Is Coming To Switch 2 "Soon"

Round Up: The Reviews Are In For Yoshi And The Mysterious Book

Shock, The Developer For Yoshi And The Mysterious Book Is Exactly Who You Think

Review: Yoshi And The Mysterious Book (Switch 2) - Charming Enough, But Ultimately Lacklustre

Sektori's Switch 2 Launch Has Proven A Huge Success For Its Solo Developer

SWERY & SUDA51's 'Hotel Barcelona' Is Coming To Switch 1 & 2 "Soon"

Nintendo Alarmo Has Received A Small Update Today

Rumour: LEGO's Next Major Pokémon Set Might Have Been Revealed

Rumour: LEGO's Next Big Pokémon Set Might Have Been Revealed

Street Fighter 6's Next Update Is Adding New Game Modes

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