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It's already sold over four million copies.The social sim Pokémon Pokopia has been a surprise hit for the Switch 2, but it apparently wasn't forecast by Koei Tecmo to be as successful as it's been in terms of sales.Company president and CEO Hisashi Koinuma recently spoke to Famitsu about the game, claiming "there weren't any real expectations" attached to the title "before launch". However, the team at Omega Force did go in with the intention and "aim" of making it the best-selling spin-off in the Pokémon video game series.Read the full article on nintendolife.com
A pirate's life for Rayman.Edward Kenway this week returned in Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced, and alongside this release, Ubisoft has confirmed this character skin will also be revived in the upcoming release Rayman Legends Retold.Read the full article on nintendolife.com
amiibocarina time.With an Ocarina of Time remake coming later in the year, it's got me looking at my bookshelf of Ocarina-related knick-knacks and wondering what else Nintendo might have planned for release.Coming in Zelda's 40th anniversary year, I'm expecting a tempting Limited Edition with a Steelbook, an artbook, a Triforce paperweight - something like that.Read the full article on nintendolife.com
Finding the Groove.Hello everyone, and well done on making it to another weekend.It's been another fairly quiet week for us as the gaming industry continues to come to terms with Sony and Microsoft's shenanigans. It's probably a good idea for Nintendo to just sit down, shut up, and don't do anything stupid.Read the full article on nintendolife.com
Super Sonic statue also confirmed.As part of Sonic the Hedgehog's 35th anniversary celebrations, Sega recently shadow-dropped Sonic Frontiers - Definitive Edition on the Switch 2.Read the full article on nintendolife.com
Pre-orders open later this month.As part of Sonic the Hedgehog's 35th anniversary celebrations, Sega recently shadow-dropped Sonic Frontiers - Definitive Edition on the Switch 2.Read the full article on nintendolife.com
Includes fixes for the Switch version as well.Atelier Yumia got released on the Switch 2 last month alongside a paid upgrade for the existing Switch version.Now, both versions of the title have been updated to Version 1.6.1. This latest patch includes performance setting options for the Switch 2 version, improvements to alleviate frame rate drops on the same platform and also addresses some bugs across both versions.Read the full article on nintendolife.com
It's on like Donkey Kong!Last month, Nintendo teased a brand-new Lego Donkey Kong set via the Nintendo Today app. In an update, it seems we've now got our first look via a leak.According to a photo doing the rounds online, this new set is based on the classic 'Donkey Kong Arcade' video game. It will apparently be arriving in August for $200 USD and contains 1,367 pieces.Read the full article on nintendolife.com
Beatspell? More like Neatspell.Here's a sentence that I never thought I'd write: I'm about to discuss spoilers for Rhythm Heaven Groove.That's right, I have spoilers, and they're for a Rhythm Heaven game. What's more, it was a really lovely surprise to discover it myself. So, if you're still working your way through the minigames and, more specifically, through the RPG Beatspell game mode and you don't want anything spoiling, then I'd suggest clicking away now.Read the full article on nintendolife.com
Coming soon to Switch 2.Square Enix has just released a new patch for The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales on Steam, with a promise to bring it to consoles in the near future.There isn't a great deal to go through here, but one of the key improvements includes a new option to disable the voice support completely. This has proven to be a major bugbear with players since the game's launch, so it's nice to see Square Enix take the feedback on board.Read the full article on nintendolife.com
OTT? Nah.Remember the original trailer for Pokémon Go? Well if not, go ahead and refresh yourself, it's right above. Released on 10th September 2015, it ended with a pretty ambitious fantasy in which a whole bunch of players descended onto Times Square, New York to take on Mewtwo.Well, it's a fantasy no more. As covered by VGC, Pokémon GO celebrated its 10th anniversary by recreating the end of the trailer, taking over a bunch of billboards in Times Square and inviting hundreds of players to capture a special version of Mewtwo only available at the event.Read the full article on nintendolife.com
Laters, Raiders.It's Splatfest weekend, folks! Nintendo technically announced this one back in the June Direct, but with all the Zelda and Xenoblade news, we thought it was only right that we give everyone a little reminder now that it's finally here.The Splatoon 3 Splatfest kicks off tomorrow (11th June) at 1am BST / 2am CET / 8pm ET (10th) / 5pm PT (10th), and will run throughout the weekend.Read the full article on nintendolife.com
Get out the way.Nacon's upcoming Switch 2 game Hell Is Us, which has received "very positive" ratings on platforms like Steam and was praised by our colleagues at Push Square as a "must-play" for fans of lore-filled mystery, is shifting its release date by two weeks.Although the developer Rogue Factor has been "working hard" to deliver this version of the game, due to September being a "very busy" time for game releases, the team has delayed the launch to 8th October 2026.Read the full article on nintendolife.com
Out of sight.Activision shadow-dropped Call of Duty: Black Ops and Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 on the PS4 & PS5 this week.Unsurprisingly, it's led to questions about the possibility of Switch ports. If you do have an itchy trigger finger, you'll supposedly look elsewhere for your first-person shooter thrills, as versions for Nintendo's current systems are apparently "not planned".Read the full article on nintendolife.com
"Try all seven weapons across three stages".Later this month, NIS America is bringing Disgaea Mayhem to the Switch 1 & 2. It's a new take on the series, described as a "high-octane" action role-playing experience.If you are wondering what exactly to expect, NIS America has now released a demo, which you can download on the eShop. This demo comes loaded with three stages and seven weapons. Here's a bit more via the official PR:Read the full article on nintendolife.com
"You got boost power!".Nintendo has this week added an F-Zero soundtrack to its mobile music app for Switch Online subscribers.This time it's the album for the Switch Online battle royale title, F-Zero 99. It comes loaded with 44 tracks in total and has a runtime of 1 hour and 14 minutes.Read the full article on nintendolife.com
Pre-orders are now available.Following the release of the Stardew Valley Cookbook, an official "Stardew Valley Crochet Book" has now been announced. It will be released on 26th January 2027, and pre-orders are now live.ConcernedApe has called on the expertise of crochet designer Megan Lapp and cookbook writer Ryan Novak is also back.Read the full article on nintendolife.com
Not rushing, not dragging.Now updated with the wonderful Rhythm Heaven Groove. Enjoy!Whether you're a rhythm-gaming master or just enjoy getting down to the funky beat, there are a wealth of games available on Switch that cater to the musically inclined. From games that give you a full body workout to titles that test the timing of a single digit, we were surprised to see just how many excellent rhythm and music-centric games Nintendo's console has accumulated since launch.Read the full article on nintendolife.com
Plus uncapped Variable Refresh Rate.Developer Fumi Games has released another update for Mouse: P.I. For Hire, and it's a big one.Not only does Version 1.2.0 target a huge amount of bugs, but it also adds in some neat new features. First up, it adds uncapped VRR for compatible devices, which should result in better performance. in addition, a new 'balanced' 40fps mode has been added.Read the full article on nintendolife.com
¡Dios mío!If you've yet to indulge in what we reckon is one of the better metroidvanias in recent years with MIO: Memories in Orbit, then now might be the time to bite.Pix'n Love has announced a new physical edition of the game set to launch in October 2026, with a Collector's Edition to follow in Winter. Limited to 2,000 and 500 copies respectively, both with come with the game complete on the cartridge. With all of the kerfuffle around physical games at the moment (thanks, Sony), this is a nice move from Pix'n Love.Read the full article on nintendolife.com
Is that... 2000xRESIST?Sunset Visitor's 1000xRESIST was one of our favourite games of 2024, and it looks like we might be getting treated to a Switch 2 version, too.As brought to our attention on Bluesky by @Wario64, the ESRB website was recently updated with a whole new listing for 1000xRESIST, specifically for Switch 2. The game is still rated M for Blood, Strong Language and Violence, but importantly, it's separate from the Switch 1 and PS5 listing.Read the full article on nintendolife.com
Wiping the floor.Ahoy folks, we're back with another look at the latest Japanese boxed charts (goodness, will these even exist in a few years time..?), courtesy of Famitsu.It's time for Rhythm Heaven Groove to shine, and wowie-zowie, what a great start. What many are deeming to be the Switch's swan song has absolutely smashed it with a total of 393,378 unit sales in its first week. That's just groovy baby, yeaaah.Read the full article on nintendolife.com
New dialogue ahoy!Deltarune Chapter 5 finally launched on Switch 1 & 2 late last month, and Toby Fox & co. have been tweaking it ever since.The ver. 0.0.241 patch arrived on the Nintendo hybrid systems shortly after launch, and the dev has another update in store, too — though it'll take a little longer to come our way.Read the full article on nintendolife.com
Train up those Flying Types.Pokémon Legends: Z-A's Ranked Battle seasons have been a little repetitive for the past few months, but July's offering promises to mix things up a bit with a new ruleset built for Flying types.Season 14 kicks off on 16th July at 7am BST / 2am ET / 11pm PT (15th), and only Flying-type Pokémon are allowed to compete. Alongside the usual returning Mega Stone rewards for rising through the Ranked Battles, this season also includes a bunch of Pretty Feather rewards to really hammer home the flying theme.Read the full article on nintendolife.com
Eeyore welcome.Disney Dreamlight Valley has just grown with yet another expansion: Honeyglow Woods.Available now on Switch and Switch 2, the new content focuses primarily on the characters of Winnie the Pooh, Eeyore, and Piglet as you enter a magical gate to explore the world of Honeyglow Woods. If you've already got the base game, this new expansion will cost £13.99 / $16.99, but otherwise you can grab a bundle for £39.99 / $49.99.Read the full article on nintendolife.com
Try before you buy.Ahead of its August launch on the Switch 2, NIS America and Happinet have this week announced the upcoming strategy RPG Brigandine: Abyss will be getting an eShop demo.This demo will go live later this month on 30th July 2026 and will allow you to experience the first two seasons of the "Gran Dragnica and Scarlet Will" story campaigns. Here's the official rundown:Read the full article on nintendolife.com
As part of the Xbox division's restructure.Fallout 4: Anniversary EditionAs part of Xbox's massive reset, a new report from Bloomberg journalist Jason Schreier claims Obsidian Entertainment has now shifted its focus to a "new" Fallout title.Read the full article on nintendolife.com
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It will be available at select retailers.As part of Super Mario's ongoing 40th anniversary celebrations, Nintendo will be releasing a special themed pin set.As highlighted by 'Nintendeal' on social media, this set will be available as a promotional item from "select retailers". It includes four Mario pins as well as the 40th anniversary Super Mario Bros. logo. Some of these pins appear to have been released in previous sets.Read the full article on nintendolife.com
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