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Pokémon Deluxe Character Guide Features Over 300 Gorgeous Pages On The Franchise's History

Become a book-Wormadam.Looking for another gorgeous tome to stick on your shelf or coffee table, and happen to be a big Pokémon fan? Then the Pokémon Deluxe Character Guide should be on your radar.Announced by The Pokémon Company today, this beautiful-looking 336-page book releases on 25th August 2026 and is stuffed full of artwork, history, and more on the Pokémon franchise's illustrious 30 year history.Read the full article on nintendolife.com

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"A Difficult And Painful Situation" - Metroid Dread Developer MercurySteam Suffers Layoffs

"There is no easy way to share this kind of news".Spanish video game developer MercurySteam, best known for developing Metroid: Samus Returns on the 3DS and the critically-acclaimed Metroid Dread on Switch, is the latest studio to be hit with layoffs."There is no easy way to share this kind of news", the independent studio said in a LinkedIn post announcing the layoffs (via Resetera), calling it a "workforce adjustment process.":Read the full article on nintendolife.com

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Random: Nintendo Once Sent WWE's Cody Rhodes A "Cease And Desist"

"I live for that s***".Reigning WWE Champion and video game lover Cody Rhodes has revealed that his love for Zelda landed him in hot water with Nintendo. Well, lukewarm water, perhaps - he got a letter from Nintendo.Calling it a "cease and desist" in the classic Nintendo style (but also "very kind"), the cause was the pro wrestler's habit of making his entrance to the ring wearing boots bearing the Triforce logo. As noted by IGN, the topic came up on Rhodes' What Do You Wanna Talk About? podcast when discussing video games with fellow wrestler Kit Wilson.Read the full article on nintendolife.com

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Nintendo Announces Switch 2 'Choose Your Game' Bundle

Launching early June.Nintendo has announced a new 'Choose Your Game' console bundle for the Switch 2, launching at participating retailers in North America in early June for $499.99.Read the full article on nintendolife.com

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"Your Proposal Is Neither Credible Nor Attractive" - eBay Rejects GameStop's Takeover Bid

Art of the deal.When we recently reported on GameStop's bid to acquire eBay for a cool $55.5 billion, many of you were understandably sceptical. How could such an offer be made when GameStop's own value is significantly lower than eBay's?Well, it turns out that eBay itself isn't too keen on the idea either. In a letter to GameStop's CEO Ryan Cohen, Paul S. Pressler, chairman of the board of directors at eBay, outright rejected the takeover bid as "neither credible nor attractive" (thanks, IGN).Read the full article on nintendolife.com

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Review: Indiana Jones And The Great Circle (Switch 2) - An Authentic Indy Adventure Arrives In Fine Form

You chose wisely.Indiana Jones is a multi-generational icon, and the weight of developing a new entry in the franchise must be as intimidating as a rolling boulder. He's a character that has permeated every facet of media since he first found the Ark of the Covenant back in 1981.The impact of his legacy in video games cannot be understated, either. After all, medium-defining icon Lara Croft and her tomb-raiding contemporaries would not exist without Henry Jones Jr. setting the standard. Indy’s own videogame outings have been mixed, with plenty of misfires (I'm looking at you, Staff of Kings) and at least one classic in 1992’s Fate of Atlantis. Now, MachineGames has a (whip) crack at the character, bringing the cinematic storytelling and brutal action it honed with its Wolfenstein cycle, to create a genuine blockbuster of a game.Read the full article on nintendolife.com

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Pocketpair Continues To Defy Nintendo With New Palworld Trademark

Taking things online.Pocketpair, the Japanese developer behind the controversial yet popular title Palworld, has filed a new trademark as its legal battle with Nintendo continues.As reported by Gematsu, the trademark for 'Palworld Online' was submitted on 24th April 2026 in South Korea and 27th April 2026 in the US. Now, we know what you're probably thinking: the game already features online play in the form of 4-player co-op play or via 32-player dedicated servers, right?Read the full article on nintendolife.com

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Don't Worry, Sega Is Still Reviving Multiple Legacy Franchises

Despite its "Super Game" being axed.Although Sega has officially axed its "Super Game", according to Sega Sammy's latest financial results presentation, its new titles and revival projects are still in the pipeline.Read the full article on nintendolife.com

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Sega Has Officially Cancelled Its "Super Game"

Other projects and revivals are still on the way.Sega has been busy working on a "Super Game", which was targeting a release this year. In Sega Sammy's latest financial results presentation, it appears this project has now officially been cancelled.Read the full article on nintendolife.com

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Star Fox - Meet The Returning Cast In This Modernised Adventure For Switch 2

Fox and his crew are back.It's been a while since we've seen Fox McCloud in action on Nintendo's platforms, but he's finally returning next month in Star Fox - a modernised take on his 1997 Nintendo 64 title, releasing exclusively for the Switch 2.Read the full article on nintendolife.com

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The Legend Of Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom 'Mineru's Construct' amiibo Is Finally Getting Released

And it comes with articulated arms.Breaking: Nintendo has today announced The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Mineru's Construct amiibo will be launching on 17th September 2026.It will come with articulated arms you can pose, and when you tap the amiibo in-game you'll unlock a unique design for the paraglider. More details soon...Read the full article on nintendolife.com

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Star Fox Is Getting An Adorable New Plush Line In Japan

Update: Pre-orders are now available.:Nintendo's been giving Star Fox a lot more attention recently, and following his big game reveal, we've now got an adorable plush toy announcement.Read the full article on nintendolife.com

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Review: inKONBINI: One Store. Many Stories (Switch 2) - Easygoing Shopkeeping With Too Many Empty Shelves

Retail therapy.Tokyo-based studio Nagai Industries’ inKONBINI does what it says on the tin: it puts you in a konbini. Whether you know or care what a konbini is will probably indicate your chances of getting along with this game, too. It’s a shortening of the Japanese pronunciation of "convenience store", and your character Makoto is working in one for a week over summer. Does the idea of nightshift work in a shop stuck by a railway line in 1993, middle-of-nowhere Japan appeal to you? Then step on through the sliding door and enjoy the ring of the bell.Makoto’s home for a break from university and is working in the konbini her aunt Hina has been running for decades. Hina has the place ticking along smoothly, knows all the regulars, and leaves helpful notes of advice for you to pick up during your shift. She’s also on the other end of the telephone at all hours should you need any guidance, like knowing what to do when a fridge breaks down or how to top up stock that’s running low.Read the full article on nintendolife.com

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Nintendo Isn't Ruling Out Further Switch 2 Price Changes Just Yet

Ready for "whatever situation arises".As a part of last week's Q4 financial report, Nintendo revealed that Switch 2 will be subject to a price increase later this year. Today, the company has released the transcript of the ensuing investor Q&A, where the pricing topic was naturally pushed into the limelight, and it sounds like Nintendo isn't ready to rule out any more changes just yet.When asked if there is a possibility of further price increases, Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa noted that the company may well still be impacted by the "uncertainties" of component prices "not only this year but also into next year" (translated on Bluesky by @oatmealdome). With that in mind, he continued, "We want to be able to respond flexibly to whatever situation arises".Read the full article on nintendolife.com

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Stop Stressing, Nintendo Says More Switch 2 Games Are Coming

Thanks, Captain Obvious.Nintendo has released the transcription of its recent investor Q&A session, providing more detail around its financial figures and performance over the course of FY2026.One of the concerns that fans are expressing at the moment is the apparent lack of any 'major' first-party games for the Switch 2 in the coming months. Yes, we're getting Yoshi, Splatoon, Fire Emblem, etc, but no Mario, no Zelda, no Doshin the Giant. So you get it.Read the full article on nintendolife.com

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Shift Up Will Self-Publish The Stellar Blade Sequel To Reach A "Broad Global Audience"

Switch 2, yeah?South Korean developer Shift Up has reconfirmed that it is still "exploring platform expansion" for its critically-acclaimed action title Stellar Blade (thanks, VGC).In comments published in Shift Up's latest financial report, the studio states that it intends to sustain sales of the title through various promotional campaigns while actively looking into launches on other platforms. When Stellar Blade released back in 2024, it was a PS5 console exclusive thanks to Shift Up's collaboration with Sony Interactive Entertainment.Read the full article on nintendolife.com

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My Nintendo Store Is Changing Its Name This Month

Drop the "My". It's cleaner.Nintendo has announced that the My Nintendo Store is getting a name change in a bunch of regions later this month — but fear not, it isn't all that drastic.From 27th May, the My Nintendo Store will officially be known as... Nintendo Store. Yes, the 'My' is taking a hike.Read the full article on nintendolife.com

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Nintendo's Share Price Drops Nearly 10% Following Price Hike Announcement

Great expectations.It's a new week, and following Nintendo's financial release last Friday, the company's share price has expectedly dropped in light of the price hike announcement for Switch 2.At the time of writing, Nintendo's share price is now sitting at ¥7,020, a drop of 8.44% since Friday and the company's lowest valuation since the end of 2023. Its highest ever share price landed in August 2025 at ¥14,400, meaning it's gradually dropped off by a whopping 51.25% in the following months.Read the full article on nintendolife.com

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UK Charts: Tomodachi Life Stands Strong As Pragmata Falls Off A Cliff

Swings and roundabouts.The latest UK boxed charts data is in, and it seems World Cup fever might be starting to take hold with EA SPORTS FC 26 climbing its way back to number 1.Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream now finds itself back at number 2, but it's clear the game is maintaining good sales after its launch on 16th April. On the flip side, Pragmata has fallen off a cliff this week, tumbling from number 10 to number 28. This isn't to insinuate that it's doing poorly, mind you – the game has already cleared 2 million sales globally, which is wonderful for a new IP.Read the full article on nintendolife.com

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Poll: Box Art Brawl - Bubsy In Claws Encounters Of The Furred Kind (SNES)

Bobcat Brawl.Hello everyone, and welcome to another edition of Box Art Brawl!Last week, we checked out Final Fantasy Fables: Chocobo Tales for the DS. After a few close races, the winner here was clear, with North America smashing it to bag 71% of the vote.Read the full article on nintendolife.com

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Nintendo Says Approximately 40% Of Tomodachi Life: Living The Dream Players Are Switch 2 Owners

The new entry was released on Switch in April.Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream made its debut on the Switch last month, and in case you missed it, it sold over 3.8 million units in its first two weeks.In the latest financial results, Nintendo has also revealed one other interesting fact about the social sim. Although this is a Switch title, according to Nintendo, it seems approximately 40% of players have been enjoying the game on Switch 2:Read the full article on nintendolife.com

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Star Fox Switch 2 amiibo Compatibility Confirmed, Here's What You Can Unlock

It's time to dust off your Fox amiibo.Star Fox for Switch 2 comes loaded with all sorts of features and if you happen to have an amiibo on hand, you'll be able to receive some extra in-game goodies.Read the full article on nintendolife.com

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Dragon Quest Creator Yuji Horii Teases Announcement For "Next Game"

An anniversary live stream will air this month.Dragon Quest is celebrating its 40th anniversary this month, and it's now been revealed there'll be a live stream taking place.Series creator Yuji Horii shared this news in the latest episode of the KosoKoso Broadcast, noting the team should be able to make a special announcement about the "next game" on the anniversary date. Here's what he had to say:Read the full article on nintendolife.com

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Guide: All Delisted Nintendo Switch 1 & 2 Games Missing From The eShop

Surprise and delist.It's a sad reality of modern gaming that, despite not needing physical media to play a game, the digital-only version is typically more ephemeral and subject to sudden disappearance than a cart or a disc. It only takes an expired licence or a publisher in financial trouble for games to start disappearing from storefronts.It's not just small games either; you may be shocked to see just how many games have been removed from the eShop since 2017. While compiling this (de)list, we were certainly surprised to see just how many sizeable Switch releases — ones we've reviewed and enjoyed — are now no longer available for purchase on a Nintendo Switch, 1 or 2.Read the full article on nintendolife.com

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Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (9th May)

Barrel rolling towards summer.At last, the weekend. It's been a surprisingly busy week, hasn't it? Let's start with some good news...In case you missed it, Fox McCloud is back! Star Fox, a new reimagining of Star Fox 64, is coming to Switch 2 this June with AR avatar filters, new character designs, online dogfights, and more. Sticking with anthropomorphic animals, Mina the Hollower finally got a release date. Capcom's had a good week too, as Resident Evil Requiem got a free minigame and Pragmata has now sold over 2 million copies.Read the full article on nintendolife.com

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Nintendo Highlights Multiple Major Third-Party Releases For Switch 2 In 2026

Final Fantasy, 007 and much more.Alongside an update on its major first-party releases for the Switch 2 in 2026 and beyond, Nintendo has also acknowledged the third-party games on the way to the new hybrid platform this year.With Capcom's new IP Pragmata now available, looking ahead, there's a lot to be excited about in the coming months. This starts with Indiana Jones and the Great Circle next week, and beyond this, are games from the teams at Level-5, Square Enix, Bandai Namco and more.Read the full article on nintendolife.com

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Nintendo's President Apparently Wants Switch 2 To Match The Long Lifespan Of The Original System

Playing the long game.Nintendo has been able to stretch the life of the Switch to nine years now, and it apparently intends to take the same approach with the Switch 2.According to a translation of the latest investor briefing (via Nintendo Patents), Nintendo President Shuntaro Furukawa has said he wants the new hybrid system to have a long lifespan, similar to the original hardware. To achieve this, the Japanese firm will unsurprisingly take the same steps of building up the user base and growing hardware & software sales over time.Read the full article on nintendolife.com

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If You're Trying To Watch YouTube On Switch 2, You'll Now Get An Error Code

It was fun while it lasted.Earlier this week, a story surfaced about Switch 2 users accessing YouTube via the free-to-play title Super Animal Royale.Players reported opening a web browser within the game, and from there, they were able to visit the global video-sharing platform.Read the full article on nintendolife.com

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Nintendo To Counter Switch 2's Global Price Hikes With Robust Software Lineup

The focus is on enhancing Switch 2 ownership value.As you've probably heard by now, Nintendo has announced it will be increasing the price of the Switch 2 - so what does it plan to do to maintain sales momentum around the globe?Nintendo president Shutaro Furukawa has reportedly issued an official response during the latest investor briefing. To overcome this potential price "barrier" for new players wanting to join the growing Switch 2 community, Nintendo will simply offer more games.Read the full article on nintendolife.com

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PSA: You Can Get Star Fox's Switch 2 Physical Release For Just $50 (US)

Prepare for liftoff this June.In case you missed it, pre-orders for Star Fox on Switch 2 have officially gone live, and there's currently a deal available for the physical version in the US.Read the full article on nintendolife.com

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Pokémon Deluxe Character Guide Features Over 300 Gorgeous Pages On The Franchise's History

"A Difficult And Painful Situation" - Metroid Dread Developer MercurySteam Suffers Layoffs

Random: Nintendo Once Sent WWE's Cody Rhodes A "Cease And Desist"

Nintendo Announces Switch 2 'Choose Your Game' Bundle

"Your Proposal Is Neither Credible Nor Attractive" - eBay Rejects GameStop's Takeover Bid

Review: Indiana Jones And The Great Circle (Switch 2) - An Authentic Indy Adventure Arrives In Fine Form

Pocketpair Continues To Defy Nintendo With New Palworld Trademark

Don't Worry, Sega Is Still Reviving Multiple Legacy Franchises

Sega Has Officially Cancelled Its "Super Game"

Star Fox - Meet The Returning Cast In This Modernised Adventure For Switch 2

The Legend Of Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom 'Mineru's Construct' amiibo Is Finally Getting Released

Star Fox Is Getting An Adorable New Plush Line In Japan

Review: inKONBINI: One Store. Many Stories (Switch 2) - Easygoing Shopkeeping With Too Many Empty Shelves

Nintendo Isn't Ruling Out Further Switch 2 Price Changes Just Yet

Stop Stressing, Nintendo Says More Switch 2 Games Are Coming

Shift Up Will Self-Publish The Stellar Blade Sequel To Reach A "Broad Global Audience"

My Nintendo Store Is Changing Its Name This Month

Nintendo's Share Price Drops Nearly 10% Following Price Hike Announcement

UK Charts: Tomodachi Life Stands Strong As Pragmata Falls Off A Cliff

Poll: Box Art Brawl - Bubsy In Claws Encounters Of The Furred Kind (SNES)

Nintendo Says Approximately 40% Of Tomodachi Life: Living The Dream Players Are Switch 2 Owners

Star Fox Switch 2 amiibo Compatibility Confirmed, Here's What You Can Unlock

Dragon Quest Creator Yuji Horii Teases Announcement For "Next Game"

Guide: All Delisted Nintendo Switch 1 & 2 Games Missing From The eShop

Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (9th May)

Nintendo Highlights Multiple Major Third-Party Releases For Switch 2 In 2026

Nintendo's President Apparently Wants Switch 2 To Match The Long Lifespan Of The Original System

If You're Trying To Watch YouTube On Switch 2, You'll Now Get An Error Code

Nintendo To Counter Switch 2's Global Price Hikes With Robust Software Lineup

PSA: You Can Get Star Fox's Switch 2 Physical Release For Just $50 (US)

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