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Switch Online Subscriber? Delivery From Nintendo Store Is Now Practically Free (Europe)

Well, for everything over £1.If you're a paid Nintendo Switch Online subscriber, Nintendo has just added another neat little benefit.Starting today, NSO subscribers purchasing items over £1 on the Nintendo Store will now be eligible for free standard delivery (within 3-4 days of dispatch). In addition, you'll also get free express delivery (within 1-2 days of dispatch) on anything over £199.99.Read the full article on nintendolife.com

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Toys For Bob Reiterates Its Desire To Make A New Banjo-Kazooie Game

"If the opportunity ever arose, that would be amazing".Toys for Bob, the developer behind the upcoming Spyro: A Realm Beyond, has once again reiterated its desire to create a new Banjo-Kazooie game.This comes via Kinda Funny Games (thanks, Pure Xbox), which recently hosted Toys for Bob's Associate Creative Director Louis Studdert and Studio Head Paul Yan to chat about the next big Spyro game. Of course, the chaps at Kinda Funny couldn't resist talking about a potential new Banjo game, and it seems Toys for Bob is more than eager to have a crack at a new entry.Read the full article on nintendolife.com

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Mario Kart Tour Service Officially Ends This September

Permanent pit stop.Nintendo has announced that the mobile app Mario Kart Tour is officially coming to an end later this year, with online service closing on 30th September at 7am BST / 8am CET / 2am ET / 11pm PT (29th).Unlike Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp, which shut up shop back in 2024 only to be replaced by a paid offline version, Nintendo states that a similar deal for MKT is "not scheduled for release" at the time of writing.Read the full article on nintendolife.com

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Mario Kart Tour Service Officially Closes This September

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Klonoa Plush With "Removable Collar" Now Available For Pre-Order

"It's just like my dream".If you love plush and also happen to be a fan of Namco's Klonoa, you might want to check out this latest item from the video game merch company Fangamer.Read the full article on nintendolife.com

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Pokémon Champions Has Now Surpassed 10 Million Downloads Worldwide

The new battle entry launched on mobile devices in June.The free-to-download title Pokémon Champions launched on the Switch in April and followed with a smartphone release last month.Read the full article on nintendolife.com

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DOOM's Developer id Software Has Supposedly Lost Around 50% Of Its Team

The Xbox layoffs have been absolute hell.Xbox's new boss Asha Sharna is "resetting" Microsoft's gaming division and this week it's resulted in over 3,000 job cuts.We already know multiple teams have been impacted, while other developers like Double Fine (Psychonauts) have regained their independence. Now, more details about the layoffs are beginning to surface via now-former Xbox and Bethesda employees.Read the full article on nintendolife.com

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Nintendo Expands Switch Online's Game Boy & GBA Library With Four More Titles

Wario Land and more!Breaking: Nintendo has today expanded the Switch Online Game Boy and Game Boy Advance library with four more titles.Switch Online members with a standard subscription can access the Game Boy titles, and if you also have an Expansion subscription, you'll be able to play the Game Boy Advance title.Read the full article on nintendolife.com

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Crimson Desert Dev Working On Getting Switch 2 Version Up And Running

"To a level where basic gameplay is possible".Earlier this year, South Korean publisher and developer Pearl Abyss began "research and development" on a Switch 2 version of its new open-world action-adventure Crimson Desert.The CEO Heo Jin-Young has now shared an update during the company's latest corporate briefing, noting how this version is being developed to a level where "basic gameplay is possible". Admittedly, platform expansion in this case, isn't just a "simple port", and the Switch 2 version will require optimisation and more before a release schedule can be confirmed.Read the full article on nintendolife.com

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Feature: "A Great Idea Only Matters If You're Able To Finish It" - Atlantis Studio On Learning From The Past For Its Exclusive Switch 2 Horror

"Ironically, I'm not actually good at horror games".Creating a horror game is no small feat. Creating one built around the concept of co-op play is even harder. How do you balance that crucial sense of isolation and fear when you've constantly got someone along for the ride with you?For new development team Atlantis Studio and creative director Nico Augusto, this is a challenge worth pursuing. Beyond the Dark: Nightwatch is a new, exclusive Switch 2 title in development now that focuses entirely on co-op, asymmetrical play. One player faces their fears in a spooky house inhabited by a mysterious creature, while the other provides support via surveillance.Read the full article on nintendolife.com

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Street Fighter And Fire Emblem Voice Actors Lead Orbitals' English Cast

Science Fiction, Double Feature.Shapefarm's upcoming anime sci-fi co-op adventure, Orbitals, is just a few months away from its 3rd September launch,exclusive to Switch 2, and we couldn't be more excited. Our early thoughts after going hands-on with the game's opening sections are now live (spoiler: we like what we've seen), and just to keep the hype train moving, publisher Kepler Interactive has revealed the game's voice cast.In English, the voice cast is helmed by Rebecca Wang and Stephen Fu as our protagonists, Maki and Omura. You'll recognise Wang's vocal talents from a bunch of different games, including The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales (Calotesia), Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter (Mary) and Street Fighter 6 (Ingrid), while Wu has previously appeared in the likes of Marvel Rivals (Iron Fist), Unicorn Overlord (Lex) and Fire Emblem Engage (Diamant).Read the full article on nintendolife.com

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Exclusive: Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader Receives Massive Patch On Switch 2, All DLC Now Free

Owlcat Games "determined to make amends".Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader was, unfortunately, a huge letdown at launch on Switch 2. In our 4/10 review, we called it a "borderline disaster" thanks to "constantly stuttering frame rate, long loading times, unresponsive and laggy menus and controls, a huge graphical downgrade, and hard crashes".Yikes. Well, thankfully, we can reveal that Owlcat Games will today launch a massive update for Rogue Trader that looks to fix a lot of the game's issues at launch. The update should go live at 4pm BST / 8am PDT / 11am EDT, so it's likely already available by the time many of you read this.Read the full article on nintendolife.com

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Preview: Orbitals' Cosmic Anime Co-op Made Me Feel Like A Kid Again

In space, no one can hear you SKWEEEEEE.I had to remind myself recently that it's been less than a year since we first saw Orbitals back at The Game Awards 2025. It feels like forever ago, not because the seven months since have been particularly packed — though they absolutely have — but because in that time, I don't think a day has gone by where I haven't felt excited to dive into this co-op sci-fi anime adventure.Last month, that wait came to an end. Publisher Kepler Interactive invited me to a preview session, where I got to go hands-on with the opening 50 minutes, and I left with one massive complaint: How can I be expected to wait another three months to play more?Read the full article on nintendolife.com

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New Pokémon Collab Grants 60 Japanese Football Teams Their Own Mascot 'Mon

It's Coming Ho-Ohme.Football fever is at its peak right now thanks to a little thing called the World Cup, and The Pokémon Company is making it harder still not to feel a twinge of love for the beautiful game as it has announced a new collaboration with Japan's J. League.The collab is part of TPC's continuing 30th anniversary celebrations, and it grants all 60 teams their very own partner Pokémon, complete with an adorable new logo and some exclusive merch for all those who attend a game.Read the full article on nintendolife.com

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Two More Retro Arcade Collections Are On The Way To Switch

Featuring 16 Jaleco-developed titles each.If you played any of Jaleco's arcade titles back in the day, you might be interested to hear it will be releasing two collections for the Switch as well PlayStation 5 and PC with the help of Gravity Game Arise.Read the full article on nintendolife.com

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More LEGO Pokémon Sets Appear To Have Leaked, Here's A First Look

Gotta build 'em all.The next batch of Pokémon Lego sets have reportedly been revealed alongside new leaks this week.First up is the news the Lego Arcanine set, which was previously leaked earlier this year, has now apparently locked in an August release. It will be launching alongside a Rayquaza and Munchlax set. Here's a look via the Lego Leak subreddit:Read the full article on nintendolife.com

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Nintendo Music Updated With More Mario Kart World 'Free Roam' Songs

Here's every song included.The Mario Kart World soundtrack was added to Nintendo Music at the beginning of June, and since then, Nintendo has released multiple "Free Roam" song updates for it.The latest batch has now been made available, and this update adds songs based on Super Mario World, Super Mario Land, Super Mario Land 2 - 6 Golden Coins and Wario Land: Super Mario Land. Here's the full list of songs included:Read the full article on nintendolife.com

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Tetris 99's New Crossover Event Celebrates The Return Of Star Fox, Unlock A Special Theme

Update: Here's a look at this new theme.:Read the full article on nintendolife.com

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Pokémon GO Developer Niantic Changes Its Name And Logo

Scopely Explore "reflects a mission".After being acquired by the Savvy Games Group subsidiary Scopely last March for the sum of $3.5 billion, it's been announced the Pokémon GO developer Niantic will be getting a name change and logo update.Read the full article on nintendolife.com

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Bethesda Will Reportedly Shift Focus Over To Its Biggest Franchises

Oblivion Remastered is coming to Switch 2 in August.Xbox has just confirmed some pretty dire news: it's drastically restructuring its business which has sadly resulted in the loss of 1,600 employees, with a further 1,600 set to depart within the next 12 months.One particular area of the business that has been affected is Zenimax Media, which is responsible for Bethesda Softworks along with multiple development studios. Bloomberg's Jason Schreier has reported that Zenimax will be "impacted significantly" by Xbox's big reset, with studios such as iD Software and ZeniMax Online Studios set to cut a sizeable portion of staff.Read the full article on nintendolife.com

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UK Charts: Star Fox Dips As World Cup Fever Takes Hold

Red card, no backsies.The latest UK Charts data is in, and as World Cup fever seemingly takes hold as we approach the quarter-finals, EA SPORTS FC 26 has once again grabbed the gold.Meanwhile, Star Fox has slipped down to fourth place, just behind Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream. Still a pretty good result for its second week on the market, mind you. Just below this at number five, we've also got Rhythm Heaven Groove making its debut. Not a bad start for a niche Switch 1 game, to be sure, and we hope it can maintain a presence in the top 40 for some time to come.Read the full article on nintendolife.com

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Talking Point: What Are Your Pokémon GO Launch Day Memories?

Welcome to the world of Pokémon.Get those Saving Private Ryan GIFs at the ready, folks, because it's time to feel old. 10 years ago today (yes, ten), Pokémon GO began its global rollout, taking the whole world by storm as it went.6th July 2016 marked the AR 'mon's arrival in their first regions (Australia, New Zealand, and the US), before launching in Europe, Japan, and just about everywhere else in the ensuing weeks.Read the full article on nintendolife.com

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Nintendo Will Stop Selling The Original Switch From February 2027

End of an era.Nintendo has quietly confirmed that it will no longer sell the original Switch, Switch Lite, and Switch - OLED Model to retailers from mid-February 2027.It has also announced that sales of all consoles will cease on the official Nintendo Store at the same time. This news comes via an FAQ segment in the company's latest article regarding battery-replaced revisions for its products in Europe.Read the full article on nintendolife.com

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Xbox Confirms 3,000+ Redundancies, With Four Studios Let Go

Fortunately, no closures announced.Xbox has confirmed that 3,200 employees will be made redundant as part of its big 'reset', with a total of four studios let go from the business (thanks, Pure Xbox). 1,600 employees will be let go today, with another 1,600 within the next 12 months.Fortunately, none of the development studios will face total closure. Double Fine (Psychonauts 2, Keeper) and Compulsion Games (South of Midnight, We Happy Few) will regain their independence and retain their IP, with Xbox providing "runway for their next games".Read the full article on nintendolife.com

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Switch 2 Hardware Revision With Replaceable Battery Coming Later This Year In Europe

Battery capacity and weight also set to change.A Switch 2 hardware revision with a replaceable battery will be released later this year in Europe, Nintendo has confirmed.Rolling out from the autumn, the new revision will feature approximately 1% smaller battery capacity, and will weigh around 10g heavier. When combined with revised Joy-Con 2 controllers attached - which are also seeing replaceable batteries - the system will be approximately 14g heavier overall, according to a support page.Read the full article on nintendolife.com

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Poll: What Review Score Would You Give Rhythm Heaven Groove?

Sick beat or sick bay?Nintendo has proven that the humble Switch still has life in it with the launch of Rhythm Heaven Groove, the latest entry in the company's quirky, colourful rhythm series.It might not be the most high-profile of Nintendo releases, but it is nevertheless a pretty cool swansong for the Switch. In fact, we gave it a solid score of 8/10 in our recent review, and here's what the lovely Gavin Lane said about it:Read the full article on nintendolife.com

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Switch 2 Hardware Revision With Replaceable Battery Coming Later This Year

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Guide: Last Chance To Grab These 84 Switch 1 & 2 Games In Nintendo's eShop Summer Sale (US)

Summer lovin', happened so Fast RMX.Ahoy! Before you head out to enjoy the sunshine, a quick reminder that Nintendo's Summer Sale ends this Wednesday (8th July), so if you're after a few bargains, then be sure to make use of our list for all the best picks.Summer has kicked off, which means it's time for the obligatory seasonal eShop sale from Nintendo. What better way to appreciate the hot weather than by staying indoors to play games, eh?Read the full article on nintendolife.com

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Random: Katsuhiro Harada Describes Masahiro Sakurai As "A Saiyan"

"he’ll say something that sounds exactly like Goku".Legendary developer Masahiro Sakurai has more than proven his worth in the industry, having helmed all-timers like Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Kirby Air Riders, and Kid Icarus: Uprising, while also providing one of the most comprehensive series of videos on game development with his YouTube channel.It's no surprise, then, that his peers in the industry look up to him quite a lot. To demonstrate, former Tekken director Katsuhiro Harada provided one of the most amusing yet definitely-accurate descriptions of Sakurai that we've ever seen.Read the full article on nintendolife.com

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Persona 4: The Animation Is Available For Free On YouTube Right Now

Only for a limited time, though.Persona fans, listen up: Aniplex USA has released the entirety of Persona 4: The Animation and Persona 4: The Golden Animation for free on YouTube for a limited time to celebrate the franchise's 30th anniversary (thanks for the spot, Go Nintendo).So that means all 26 episodes of The Animation and all 12 episodes of The Golden Animation are available to peruse at your leisure. Directed by Seiji Kishi, The Animation was released from October 2011 to March 2012 and adapts the original PS2 release. The Golden Animation followed in 2014 and adds new scenarios present in Persona 4 Golden.Read the full article on nintendolife.com

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Switch Online Subscriber? Delivery From Nintendo Store Is Now Practically Free (Europe)

Toys For Bob Reiterates Its Desire To Make A New Banjo-Kazooie Game

Mario Kart Tour Service Officially Ends This September

Mario Kart Tour Service Officially Closes This September

Klonoa Plush With "Removable Collar" Now Available For Pre-Order

Pokémon Champions Has Now Surpassed 10 Million Downloads Worldwide

DOOM's Developer id Software Has Supposedly Lost Around 50% Of Its Team

Nintendo Expands Switch Online's Game Boy & GBA Library With Four More Titles

Crimson Desert Dev Working On Getting Switch 2 Version Up And Running

Feature: "A Great Idea Only Matters If You're Able To Finish It" - Atlantis Studio On Learning From The Past For Its Exclusive Switch 2 Horror

Street Fighter And Fire Emblem Voice Actors Lead Orbitals' English Cast

Exclusive: Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader Receives Massive Patch On Switch 2, All DLC Now Free

Preview: Orbitals' Cosmic Anime Co-op Made Me Feel Like A Kid Again

New Pokémon Collab Grants 60 Japanese Football Teams Their Own Mascot 'Mon

Two More Retro Arcade Collections Are On The Way To Switch

More LEGO Pokémon Sets Appear To Have Leaked, Here's A First Look

Nintendo Music Updated With More Mario Kart World 'Free Roam' Songs

Tetris 99's New Crossover Event Celebrates The Return Of Star Fox, Unlock A Special Theme

Pokémon GO Developer Niantic Changes Its Name And Logo

Bethesda Will Reportedly Shift Focus Over To Its Biggest Franchises

UK Charts: Star Fox Dips As World Cup Fever Takes Hold

Talking Point: What Are Your Pokémon GO Launch Day Memories?

Nintendo Will Stop Selling The Original Switch From February 2027

Xbox Confirms 3,000+ Redundancies, With Four Studios Let Go

Switch 2 Hardware Revision With Replaceable Battery Coming Later This Year In Europe

Poll: What Review Score Would You Give Rhythm Heaven Groove?

Switch 2 Hardware Revision With Replaceable Battery Coming Later This Year

Guide: Last Chance To Grab These 84 Switch 1 & 2 Games In Nintendo's eShop Summer Sale (US)

Random: Katsuhiro Harada Describes Masahiro Sakurai As "A Saiyan"

Persona 4: The Animation Is Available For Free On YouTube Right Now

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