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The end is nigh.Square Enix has announced the release date for Final Fantasy VII Revelation. You ready..?It's 8th April 2027.Read the full article on nintendolife.com
Cool, gimme.Sony Pictures Entertainment has released a new clip for the upcoming Resident Evil movie from director Zach Cregger.It's a pretty violent one too; so much so that it's completely age restricted, and so there's not a lot of point in embedding it here. If you want to check it out, head on over to YouTube.Read the full article on nintendolife.com
"it holds up pretty darn well".Digital Foundry has provided its tech review for Onimusha: Way of the Sword, including some crucial commentary on the Switch 2 version.That's what we'll focus on here, but you can check out the above video for information on other platforms too. Starting with performance, DF notes that this is probably the best Switch 2 release from Capcom so far thanks to an optional 30fps mode.Read the full article on nintendolife.com
Will we get a release date?Level-5 has announced a new showcase, appropriately titled 'Level-5 Vision 2026 II', scheduled to take place on 10th September at 5 AM PT / 8 AM ET / 1 PM BST / 2 PM CEST.This is a follow-up to the company's previous Vision showcase back in April; an event that admittedly didn't really bring the goods in terms of new information or release dates. Hopefully this next one will be a bit more exciting.Read the full article on nintendolife.com
File under "Hmmm".Nintendo has historically been very cagey about who actually develops its games; particularly in the last handful of years. With the likes of Yoshi and the Mysterious Book, Donkey Kong Country Returns HD, and Mario & Luigi: Brothership, we typically didn't know for definite who the developer is until close to launch (despite often having fairly accurate hunches).So naturally, it only makes us even more curious about who is working on the upcoming Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake for Switch 2. We've already thrown a few potential hats into the ring, but one Norwegian retailer seems to think it's got it nailed down.Read the full article on nintendolife.com
According to Sonic Team's boss, Takashi Iizuka.In case you missed it, Sonic the Hedgehog recently joined Fortnite, and Sonic Team's boss Takashi Iizuka has now revealed how this collab got approval from Sega.Read the full article on nintendolife.com
"Get an early hands-on experience".Last year, Dragami Games announced it was developing a brand-new Lollipop Chainsaw title, promising at the time to preserve and build upon the appeal of the original game.Read the full article on nintendolife.com
"You can continue playing the Free Trial free of charge".Square Enix's MMORPG Final Fantasy XIV Online finally landed on the Switch 2 last month, and Square Enix has now issued a reminder that the "free subscription period" for the "full version" of the game on this platform will soon end.This free period, which was introduced to "help ensure server stability", will end next week on 7th September 2026.Read the full article on nintendolife.com
Download it today.Nintendo has already released multiple game updates this week, and it's now rolled out a new software update for its Nintendo Switch App on mobile devices.This is the first update to arrive since earlier this year in March. It might not be the most exciting patch, but it does come with some handy features. Here's what Version 3.5.0 includes, according to the patch notes on the App Store.Read the full article on nintendolife.com
Includes "sharper visuals" and more!Yesterday, Nintendo surprised Mario Kart fans with a free Switch 2 update for the Switch game Mario Kart 8 Deluxe.Apart from the ability to race with up to eight participants in local split-screen, there's also CameraPlay support, as well as resolution and load time improvements. YouTube channel 'ElAnalistaDeBits' has now shared a side-by-side video comparison, showing how the game now runs on Switch 2 compared to the Switch.Read the full article on nintendolife.com
Update: More listings spotted.:It's not uncommon for Nintendo to release subtle hardware revisions, and a new rumour doing the rounds online this week suggests the Japanese firm could be updating the LCD panel on the Switch 2.Read the full article on nintendolife.com
Can open, worms everywhere.Rumours of an upcoming Nintendo Direct are starting to pick up speed, and a new retail listing suggests that a pretty significant Ubisoft game could be heading to Switch 2 very soon.According to a listing from French retailer E.Leclerc, the Switch 2 will be getting an Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced themed 'Advanced Pro Wireless Controller' on 22nd September 2026. Curious, huh?Read the full article on nintendolife.com
This is good, isn't it?Well folks, it was a bit delayed this week, but we finally have the latest data for the UK boxed charts. It's quite an interesting one too, as we have a few new faces joining the ranks.First up, Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition makes its debut at number five; a perfectly fine start for what is technically a Switch 2 exclusive, beating the likes of Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream and Mario Kart World.Read the full article on nintendolife.com
8-player split-screen? C'mon.Mario Kart 8 Deluxe just recently joined Pikmin 3 Deluxe in receiving a rather tantalising free update to make it look much better when played on the Switch 2.If you're curious to see just how much an improvement you can expect, our lovely video producer Alex has booted it up and provided some direct gameplay. Not only is it blatantly obvious that the resolution is now much higher than it was on the original Switch, but those who enjoy playing local multiplayer have also been gifted a rather generous update.Read the full article on nintendolife.com
And what we can do about it when we spot it.Breath of the Wild was one of my first video games after an unintentional gaming hiatus (#adulting, sigh). I was good at it—some of it, at least, things like exploring the map, completing side quests, and flurry rushing enemies. But getting the bonus treasure chest in Ree Dahee Shrine? I couldn’t figure it out.This was made infinitely worse by the fact that I could see the treasure chest, hopelessly above me, taunting me. Items, runes, armour, food buffs, jumping—nothing worked. This was a game for children, and I, an adult, was stumped. I was embarrassed, doubly so when I eventually looked up the solution.Read the full article on nintendolife.com
Misty-eyed.Y'know, given the fact that the first Pokémon movie was quite literally called Pokémon: The First Movie, we perhaps should have known that more would be on the way.But there are 24 now. 24. With a 25th on the way very soon, in fact. And so if you fancy playing catch up and have a spare $400 lying around, Amazon US has a rather fetching new blu-ray collection up for grabs.Read the full article on nintendolife.com
So sayeth me.The Immortal John Triptych is one of the funniest games I’ve ever played – certainly the funniest since Thank Goodness You’re Here. It compiles three titles from developer Joe Richardson: Four Last Things, The Procession To Calvary, and Death of the Reprobate. All were released between 2017 and 2024, but including them in one package is undeniably the best way to experience them.Chances are you’ve never played anything that looks quite like this, though you may well be familiar with many of its sights. All three games were built by taking bits and pieces from famous Middle Ages and Renaissance paintings, stitching them all together to form interactive scenes.Read the full article on nintendolife.com
You can also "play" it.Paramount Pictures and Legendary have released a new trailer for Street Fighter, the latest attempt to adapt the iconic fighting series into a movie.Street Fighter movies don't have the best reputation, largely thanks to the astoundingly awful Legend of Chun-Li in 2009. But we've gotta be honest: this one looks so damn good. It's clearly leaning into the absurdity of the game series, with faithful recreations of characters, clothing, moves, and more.Read the full article on nintendolife.com
It's also opened a new social account.We're just weeks out from the release of Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave, and the game's developer Intelligent Systems is officially gearing up for the big release.Read the full article on nintendolife.com
Signs of life with a small update.Alongside multiple other updates this week, Nintendo has also released a game update for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate on the Switch.This is the first update for the platform fighter since June last year, and bumps the game up to Version 13.0.5. It fixes an issue tied to invalid data in online battles. If any other significant details are discovered about this update, we'll let you know.Read the full article on nintendolife.com
Signs of life with a small update.Alongside multiple other updates this week, Nintendo has also released a game update for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate on the Switch.This is the first update for the platform fighter since June last year, and bumps the game up to Version 13.0.5. It fixes an issue tied to invalid data in online battles. If any other significant details are discovered about this update, we'll let you know.Read the full article on nintendolife.com
The Nintendo Classics library grows.Switch Online's 'Nintendo Classics' library has today been updated with three more NES titles. Here's the rundown:Ninja Gaiden III™: The Ancient Ship of DoomJoin the master ninja Ryu Hayabusa, last member of the famous Dragon Clan, in the third and final chapter of the legendary Ninja Gaiden saga. Help Ryu defeat the forces of evil once more and discover the real culprit behind Irene’s death!Read the full article on nintendolife.com
A free Switch 2 update is now available.It seems Nintendo isn't done with Mario Kart 8 Deluxe just yet, as today it's released a new update for the Switch title.This includes support for the Switch 2, reduces load times, adds support for 5-8 players in multiplayer and CameraPlay support. Here's the full rundown from Nintendo's official support page:Read the full article on nintendolife.com
Minecoins purchased on Nintendo devices can only be used on Switch or Switch 2.Ahead of the release of Minecraft on the Switch 2 this October, Mojang has announced changes are coming to how you spend Minecoins purchased on Nintendo platforms and cross-play.Read the full article on nintendolife.com
"the most important bit is that the players are happy".It's safe to say that, besides from Mario Kart World, CD Projekt Red's Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition was the game of the Switch 2's launch in 2025.That probably sounds strange considering it's a port of a title that infamously had a disastrous start on other platforms, but by the time it released on Nintendo's new console, it has been improved significantly and was widely considered one of the most impressive open-world games available.Read the full article on nintendolife.com
This Old Snake knows some new tricks.Editor's Note: If you're looking for our thoughts on the individual releases within the Collection, then check out our reviews of Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots and Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker, which you can buy individually on the Switch eShop.When Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1 was released in 2023, Nintendo fans were finally treated to an excellent collection of stealth classics that, while flawed upon release, have since been updated significantly. But creator Hideo Kojima didn’t stop with the original MGS trilogy (despite apparently really wanting to), concluding Solid Snake’s story with MGS4: Guns of the Patriots and exploring Big Boss’ journey after Snake Eater with the PSP title Peace Walker.Read the full article on nintendolife.com
See the face scanner in action.Nintendo is continuing its trend of releasing behind-the-scenes Creator's Voice videos for its third-party Switch 2 support, and today, we're getting a closer look at Onimusha: Way of the Sword.In this seven-minute video, director Satoru Nihei walks us through the game's creation, touching on how the team made the sword fights feel so badass, and how the contrast between hero Miyamoto Musashi and villain Sasaki Ganryu came to be.Read the full article on nintendolife.com
"I’ve never been a fan of horror".Despite directing one of the greatest survival horror games of all time with Resident Evil 2, game creator Hideki Kamiya has always been open about his aversion to scary stuff.Now, in speaking with VGC, Kamiya has called out Capcom directly for supposedly having "no awareness" of how scary its flagship survival horror franchise really is. He says that despite wanting to experience this year's Resident Evil Requiem and revisit the ruined site of the R.P.D., he is unable to do so because of how much it scares him.Read the full article on nintendolife.com
'berfest begins.And we're off! The busiest quarter of the gaming year is here to stretch the capacity of your wallet and your Micro SD Express Cards.To start off, September sees a brand-new Onimusha, some long-awaited ports, and two Switch 2 exclusives in the form of the co-op Orbitals and Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave. Then October arrives with huge games, old and new, including a brand new Castlevania, the first Call of Duty game on a Nintendo platform for well over a decade, and a clutch of Kingdom Hearts — proper, non-cloud version s this time — to tide us over until the fourth entry next year.Read the full article on nintendolife.com
Goodwill Geralt.One of the biggest surprises from this year's Gamescom ONL showcase was the announcement of The Witcher III: Wild Hunt - Remastered for the Switch 2; a reveal made all the more sweet thanks to the confirmation that it would be free for current owners.In speaking with The Game Business, CD Projekt Red CEO Michał Nowakowski stated that charging current owners for the remastered version simply never entered the developers' minds. In his mind, the studio will be fulfilling its commercial goals with the release of the upcoming expansion, Songs of the Past from developer Fool's Theory, in 2027. The remaster, meanwhile, is viewed more as a gift for current fans.Read the full article on nintendolife.com
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