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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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Video: Street Fighter 6 Gameplay Shows Off New DLC Fighter, Out August

Don't mess with Yasmine.It seems Street Fighter 6 fans won't have to wait too long for the next batch of DLC fighters, with Capcom confirming the new character Yasmine will be arriving on 3rd August 2026.Alongside this news is a first-look 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 courtesy of Capcom's official PR:Read the full article on nintendolife.com

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

Here's what the critics had to say.Square Enix's new HD-2D title The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales is finally out this week, and after two demos and a player survey, the reviews have now gone live.If you haven't already taken a look at our own review here on Nintendo Life, we're impressed with not only Elliot's adventure, but also Square Enix's ability to adapt the art style to the action combat genre. Admittedly, we did encounter some performance issues on Switch 2, but thankfully it didn't get in the way of the variety and fun exploration the title has to offer.Read the full article on nintendolife.com

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Round Up: The Reviews Are In For The Adventures Of Elliot: The Millenium Tales

Here's what the critics had to say.Square Enix's new HD-2D title The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales is finally out this week and after multiple demos and even surveys, the reviews are now available.If you haven't already taken a look at our own review here on Nintendo Life, we're impressed with not only Elliot's adventure, but also Square Enix's ability to adapt the art style to the action combat. Admittedly, we did encounter some performance issues on Switch 2, but it didn't detract too much from the overall experience.Read the full article on nintendolife.com

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Epic's Unreal Engine Rolls Out Major Update, Lumen Lite Mode Now Available For Switch 2

And it's "twice as fast".Following its recent announcement of a "new era" of Rocket League alongside the reveal of Unreal Engine 6, Epic Games has today released Unreal Engine 5.8.As part of this, lumen dynamic global illumination now offers a "Lumen Lite" mode. As Epic explains, this comes with benefits for games running on Switch 2:Read the full article on nintendolife.com

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Dispatch's Free 'HR Violations Pack' DLC Removes Some Censorship On Switch

Yes, "some".One of the biggest talking points out of Dispatch's Switch 1 & 2 launch earlier this year was its lack of censorship options. Today, developer AdHoc Studios is releasing a free DLC to address some of that. And yes, we mean some.While other platforms came with a Visual Censorship toggle — which let you choose whether to see in-game nudity and profane gestures — the Switch versions had no such option, with everything being unchangeably covered up by default.Read the full article on nintendolife.com

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Mega Man: Dual Override Will Be Playable For The First Time At Gamescom 2026

Along with Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen.Capcom has announced that Mega Man: Dual Override, the latest (and long-overdue) entry in the action-platformer series, will be playable for the first time at Gamescom 2026 in Cologne from 26th - 30th August.We've not seen much from the game so far, which isn't a big surprise considering its vague 2027 release window, but being playable at Gamescom hopefully means we're also due a new trailer pretty soon.Read the full article on nintendolife.com

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Feature: "Why Is Falco So Thick In This Game?" - Lost In Space With Star Fox Zero

THREE pilots, TWO controllers, ONE Arwing, ZERO mission.With the return of Team Star Fox imminently upon us, folks are feeling pretty torn about the series retreading old ground instead of forging a new chapter in Nintendo’s long-running rail shooter.And while that may be disappointing to some, there are at least a few interesting additions to the original N64 title beyond its glossy new coat of paint - challenge mode, multiplayer dogfights, filtering our faces in real time to look as handsome as Pigma, and one that particularly caught our attention, multiplayer.Read the full article on nintendolife.com

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New Switch 2 Bundle Announced For Europe

Pokopium.Nintendo has seemingly finally realised just how popular Pokémon Pokopia really is.Following in the footsteps of Australia and New Zealand, the company has announced a new Switch 2 bundle for Europe. It contains the console itself along with a download code for Pokopia and is scheduled to launch on 2nd July 2026.Read the full article on nintendolife.com

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Review: The Adventures Of Elliot: The Millennium Tales (Switch 2) - An Emotional Journey Through Space And Time

Witness the Millennium.Square Enix’s HD-2D art style has done wonders for its games. From creating new IPs like Triangle Strategy and Octopath Traveler, to tasteful remakes like the Dragon Quest Erdrick trilogy and Live a Live, the charming presentation has been able to deliver modern gameplay while still invoking a retro feeling.So far, the HD-2D style has been used for only turn-based games, until now. The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales is the first HD-2D game with real-time action combat. It works surprisingly well, feeling like a mix between Zelda: A Link to the Past and Ys Origins. Fortunately, The Adventures of Elliot manages to establish an identity for itself thanks to its time-spanning story and incredible visuals.Read the full article on nintendolife.com

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Acclaimed Point-And-Click Adventure 'The Drifter' Hits Switch 2 Next Week

4K! 120fps! Mouse support!Indie developer Powerhoof, who you might remember is behind the wonderful multiplayer title Crawl, is bringing its latest game to the Switch and Switch 2 – and it looks excellent.The Drifter is a traditional point-and-click adventure with a heavy pixel art visual style and a story that encompasses murder, conspiracy, shadowy corporations, and more. Though it's coming to both Nintendo platforms, those on Switch 2 can swap between twin-stick controls and a more traditional mouse setup.Read the full article on nintendolife.com

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Pokémon Champions Launches On Mobile Today Alongside A New Game Update

More Pokémon join the roster.Pokémon Champions arrives on mobile devices today, and alongside this, the Switch version of the game has been updated.Read the full article on nintendolife.com

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Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles Updated To Version 1.5.0, Adds New Game+ And Much More

Here are the full patch notes.Square Enix has today updated the excellent Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles for the Switch 1 & 2 today.It adds New Game+, new adjustments, new settings and new languages. Here's exactly what you can expect via the game's official Steam post:Read the full article on nintendolife.com

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Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles Updated To Version 1.5.0, Adds New Game + And Much More

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Minecraft's Chaos Cubed Update Is Now Live, Here Are The Patch Notes

Minecraft launches on Switch 2 later this year.Ahead of the release of Minecraft on the Switch 2 later this year, Mojang has this week released its new update Chaos Cubed.This exciting new game drop brings chaos in the form of sulfur cubes, a new cave biome to explore, new blocks and much more. The new mob is described as a "source of endless experimentation and possibility".Read the full article on nintendolife.com

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PSA: Switch Online + Expansion Pack Limited-Time Offer Adds Free Bonus Month For 12-Month Memberships (US)

Don't miss it.If you're looking to get a little extra out of the Switch Online + Expansion Pack service, Nintendo is currently offering a free bonus month. This offer applies to US Switch 1 & 2 users when you purchase or redeem a 12-month individual or family membership of the premium tier before 28th July 2026.Existing Switch Online + Expansion Pack members can also redeem this bonus month by renewing their membership or adding another year. Switch Online members can also upgrade to the Expansion Pack tier to unlock this offer.Read the full article on nintendolife.com

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Hacker Group Steals Nintendo Employee Data, Posts $2 Million Ransom

Update: "We are working with the service provider to address the issue," says NOA.An as-yet-unverified data breach may have affected Nintendo, according to a claim made by hacking group ShadowByt3$.As reported by Technadu (via, Nintendo Everything), this alleged breach occurred on 13th June, with the group giving Nintendo until 15th June (today) to respond.Read the full article on nintendolife.com

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Poll: Will You Be Replaying Zelda: Ocarina Of Time Before The Remake Arrives?

Fairy 'nuff.Sitting in our Monday meeting, a theme emerged when answering the standard question, "Play any games over the weekend?"Following on from last week's announcement (and months of rumours), we've all got Ocarina of Time on the brain. Jim and Ollie have been replaying via NSO, and the rest of us have only resisted the urge thanks to other games on the docket or life getting in the way.Read the full article on nintendolife.com

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Mini Review: Observer: System Redux (Switch 2) - A Sci-Fi Thriller Bursting With Blade Runner Reverence

Hauer you doin'?A dystopian cyberpunk future bombarded with rain? Check. Working-class people turning to body augmentations and drugs? Check. Rutger Hauer? Also check. Yeah, so far, so Blade Runner. Observer: System Redux isn’t shy about its influences, nor should it be, as this short-but-sweet homage to sci-fi murder mystery films delivers a thrilling ride and a knowing celebration of the genre.Developed by Bloober Team, the Polish developer now possibly best known for the Silent Hill 2 remake, Observer is a contained, linear, narrative-heavy title set in a cyberpunk version of Krakow in the year 2084. The late, great Rutger Hauer stars as Daniel Lazarski, a world-weary detective searching for his son, and one of many ‘Observers’ that use hacking technology to enter people’s minds and relive their memories.Read the full article on nintendolife.com

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Devil May Cry Anime Helps DMC5 Achieve Record Sales Ahead Of Switch 2 Launch

SSS - Stylish!Capcom has recently confirmed the launch of Devil May Cry 5: Devil Hunter Edition for the Switch 2, bringing one of the finest entries in the action series to Nintendo's console more than seven years after its initial launch.You'd think that being on the market for that long would result in gradually diminishing sales, but according to the latest figures from Capcom (thanks, VGC), Devil May Cry 5 has enjoyed record sales during FY2026, shifting a total of 2.7 million copies.Read the full article on nintendolife.com

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Review: Rise Of The Tomb Raider: 20 Year Celebration (Switch 2) - The Crown Jewel Of The Survivor Trilogy

Actually, it's more like a 30 year celebration now.In 2025, Aspyr surprised players with a shadow drop of the 2013 Tomb Raider reboot on Switch 1 & 2, with the latter port especially showcasing the power of Nintendo’s new handheld. This sudden release naturally spurred discussion over whether there would be ports of the latter two games in the Survivor Trilogy.Though the jury’s still out on whether we’ll ever see a port of Shadow of the Tomb Raider, it seems a lot more likely now that Aspyr shadow-dropped Rise of the Tomb Raider: 20 Year Celebration during the June Nintendo Direct.Read the full article on nintendolife.com

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Rejoice! The Original Switch eShop Isn't Awful Anymore

Well, except for the 'eSlop'.Nintendo just dropped system updates for the Switch and Switch 2, and while the latter is fairly inconsequential for a lot of folks, the former does something pretty spectacular: it fixes the eShop.Yes, the original Switch eShop has been redesigned to bring it more in line with the Switch 2, ditching the browser-based setup for a dedicated app. As noted by Daniel Vuckovic from Vooks, the eShop now runs at a much improved speed.Read the full article on nintendolife.com

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Sega Wants To Know Your Thoughts About Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds

"Help us improve the game".Although Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds has been cruising along at a steady pace for many months now, Sega is apparently eager for feedback.It's released a new user survey this week, asking fans to help it improve the title. It's also noted at the beginning how these responses will be used to assist the game's development.Read the full article on nintendolife.com

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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

Video: Street Fighter 6 Gameplay Shows Off New DLC Fighter, Out August

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

Round Up: The Reviews Are In For The Adventures Of Elliot: The Millenium Tales

Epic's Unreal Engine Rolls Out Major Update, Lumen Lite Mode Now Available For Switch 2

Dispatch's Free 'HR Violations Pack' DLC Removes Some Censorship On Switch

Mega Man: Dual Override Will Be Playable For The First Time At Gamescom 2026

Feature: "Why Is Falco So Thick In This Game?" - Lost In Space With Star Fox Zero

New Switch 2 Bundle Announced For Europe

Review: The Adventures Of Elliot: The Millennium Tales (Switch 2) - An Emotional Journey Through Space And Time

Acclaimed Point-And-Click Adventure 'The Drifter' Hits Switch 2 Next Week

Pokémon Champions Launches On Mobile Today Alongside A New Game Update

Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles Updated To Version 1.5.0, Adds New Game+ And Much More

Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles Updated To Version 1.5.0, Adds New Game + And Much More

Minecraft's Chaos Cubed Update Is Now Live, Here Are The Patch Notes

PSA: Switch Online + Expansion Pack Limited-Time Offer Adds Free Bonus Month For 12-Month Memberships (US)

Hacker Group Steals Nintendo Employee Data, Posts $2 Million Ransom

Poll: Will You Be Replaying Zelda: Ocarina Of Time Before The Remake Arrives?

Mini Review: Observer: System Redux (Switch 2) - A Sci-Fi Thriller Bursting With Blade Runner Reverence

Devil May Cry Anime Helps DMC5 Achieve Record Sales Ahead Of Switch 2 Launch

Review: Rise Of The Tomb Raider: 20 Year Celebration (Switch 2) - The Crown Jewel Of The Survivor Trilogy

Rejoice! The Original Switch eShop Isn't Awful Anymore

Sega Wants To Know Your Thoughts About Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds

Sega Wants To Know What You Think About Sonic Racing: Racing CrossWorlds

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