TodayTue, 23rd Apr 2024

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  News Fortnite's New Setting Lets You Hide "Confrontational Emotes"

  Blocking out the haters

  A new setting in Fortnite is all about preserving the good vibes of battle royale, simmering down any potential rage that may come from seeing "confrontational emotes". Anyone who has jumped from the Battle Bus will know the pain of getting eliminated only to see your opponent rub your face in it by hitting a smug little...

  • 2m ago
  • News
  • Switch eShop
  • Fortnite
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  News Score Up To 75% Off Select eShop Games In Nintendo's Indie Sale (Europe)

  Reminder: The sale wraps up today

  A friendly reminder that the European eShop's Indie Sale comes to a close today, so this is your last chance to make a saving on all of the included games, a selection of which can be found below... Hot off the back of Nintendo's Indie World showcase a brand new European eShop sale has gotten underway, bringing up...

  • 47m ago
  • News
  • Switch eShop
  • Sales
  • Europe
  • Indie
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  Review Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Arcade: Wrath Of The Mutants (Switch) - Coin-Op Co-Op Cowabummer

  Not quite a cowablunder

  Can you ever truly have too much of a good thing? If you’re a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles fan, this question must have sprung to mind at least once in recent years. Because in truth, the good things have been coming thick and fast. 2022 brought arguably the series' best beat 'em up ever in Shredder's Revenge and gave us a...

  • 1h ago
  • Reviews
  • Nintendo Switch
  • TMNT
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  News My Nintendo Store UK Restocks Over 100 amiibo Figures

  Complete that collection!

  If you're missing any amiibo figures from your ever-growing collection and want to avoid paying ridiculous prices on eBay or the like, you'll be very pleased to hear that the My Nintendo Store UK has restocked more than 100 of the things for your buying pleasure. Wowzers. The amiibo are available on both the UK and Ireland...

  • 2h ago
  • Nintendo Switch
  • amiibo
  • UK
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  Random Kit And Krysta Show Off Their Immense DS And 3DS Collection

  Including a few signed gems

  The DS and the 3DS both had incredible libraries of games, we all know this, but sometimes it's kind of nice to just see a whole bunch of them laid out nicely so we can gaze at them in wonder. Thankfully, Kit and Kryta, former Nintendo employees and current, uh... Kit and Krysta hosts, have taken the time to show off...

  • 2h ago
  • Random
  • Nintendo
  • DS
  • 3DS
  • Videos
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  News Outer Wilds Gets Another Update On Switch, Here Are The Patch Notes

  Gameplay improvements and more

  Developer Mobius Digital has announced the second update for Outer Wilds on Nintendo Switch, adding a bunch of improvements to gameplay, art and visuals, UI, and more (thanks, Nintendo Everything). Released on 7th December 2023, Outer WIlds had been a long time coming to the Switch, but it looks like Mobius is all-in...

  • 3h ago
  • Nintendo Switch
  • Switch eShop
  • Update
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  Random Paper Mario Fans Need To Check Out This Awesome Acrylic Standee

  Paper Acrylic? Acrylic Paper?

  If you, like us, are looking forward to the upcoming remake of Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door on Switch, then you might want to check out this rather awesome-looking acrylic standee from Jay Choi (AKA Jayperior). Officially called 'Paper Plumber & Friends' because, y'know... reasons, the characters have all...

  • 4h ago
  • Random
  • Nintendo
  • Paper Mario
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  News The Pokémon Center's Giant Slowpoke Plush Is Getting A Restock

  Slowpoke used pre-order!

  Just when we thought we were out, The Pokémon Company drags us back in. We don't have room for another giant Pokémon plush and yet the 59-inch Slowpoke (which you might remember came to Japan back in 2021) has us wondering whether we could make just a little bit of space for this gentle giant. Now, this one actually came...

  • 5h ago
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  • Pokemon
  • Merchandise
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  News Don't Hold Your Breath For Wii And GameCube Emulation On The iPhone App Store

  Time Extension "Unfortunately, as of right now, it isn’t possible"

  Apple recently relaxed its stance on retro gaming emulators on its devices, and we've already seen some notable emulators come to the App Store, including the superb Delta Emulator, which covers systems such as the NES, Game Boy,

  • 5h ago
  • Emulation
  • iPhone
  • GameCube
  • Wii
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  News New Pepper Grinder Update Drills Onto Switch Soon, Here Are The Full Patch Notes

  New timers! Boss tweaks! Bug fixes!

  Devolver Digital's neo-retro platformer Pepper Grinder burrowed its way straight into our hearts (not as gruesome as it sounds) when it launched on Switch last month. We loved it. In the time since, developer Ahr Ech has been hard at work on the game's first major update, patching some pesky bugs and introducing...

  • 6h ago
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  • Switch eShop
  • Updates
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  News Atari Is Reviving The 'Infogrames' Publishing Label

  The armadillo returns

  Atari has announced that it is reviving the dormant publishing label Infogrames, once famous for publishing games such as Hogs of War, Heart of Darkness, Alone in the Dark, and many more. Though once one of the most recognisable publishers in Europe, the Infogrames name was ditched in favour of the Atari brand in 2009...

  • 7h ago
  • Business
  • Industry
  • Atari
  • Infogrames
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  19

  Round Up The Reviews Are In For Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes

  Here's what the critics think

  This week sees the arrival of spiritual Suikoden successor Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes for the Nintendo Switch and multiple other platforms. If you happen to be interested in this one and haven't already read our review here on Nintendo Life, be sure to take a look. We gave the game 6 out of 10 stars and said it...

  • 11h ago
  • Round Up
  • Switch eShop
  • Nintendo Switch
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  News Nintendo Live Is Coming To Sydney, Australia This Year

  Prepare for Nintendo Switch gameplay and much more

  In some surprising news, it's been announced Nintendo Live will be coming to Sydney, Australia later this year. In an official post on social media, Nintendo's Australia and New Zealand accounts confirmed the in-person event for "friends, families, and fans of all ages" would run from 31st August -...

  • 12h ago
  • Nintendo Switch
  • Nintendo Live
  • Nintendo
  • Super Mario
  • Zelda
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  News Nintendo Switch System Update 18.0.1 Is Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes

  Download it today

  Nintendo has rolled out its second Switch firmware update of 2024, bumping the system up to Version 18.0.1. This latest update fixes some wireless access point issues and comes with the usual system stability improvements to enhance the overall experience. Below are the full patch notes, courtesy of the company's official support...

  • 14h ago
  • Nintendo Switch
  • Nintendo
  • Updates
  • Firmware
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  News Nintendo Apparently Wanted Samus Aran's Fortnite Skin To Be A Switch Exclusive

  According to Epic's former chief creative officer

  It's been known for some time now how the Fortnite developer would like to do a crossover with Nintendo, and there have even been some leaked internal documents revealing how Epic Games had Samus Aran from the Metroid series in its sights. Now, in a new interview with Game File, Epic's form

  • 15h ago
  • Switch eShop
  • Nintendo Switch
  • Fortnite
  • Metroid
  • Nintendo

YesterdayMon, 22nd Apr 2024

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  News Unicorn Overlord Update Incoming, Here Are The Patch Notes

  So long, bugs

  Vanillaware and Atlus have announced an upcoming patch for Unicorn Overlord, bringing some welcome bug fixes and improvements to the tactical RPG (thanks, Nintendo Everything). Although the Ver 1.04 patch is out now for PS5 and PS4, the Switch version is currently subject to approval from Nintendo. Hopefully we won't have to wait too...

  • 1d ago
  • Nintendo Switch
  • Atlus
  • Vanillaware
  • Update
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  Review Grounded (Switch) - Obsidian's Shrunk-Down Survival Adventure Struggles On Switch

  Does this port come up short?

  Listen, if you're of a certain vintage, one of the standout summer holiday movies of your youth will undoubtedly have been Disney's excellent Honey, I Shrunk The Kids. Back in those terrible and endlessly cruel times we didn't have all your fancy CGI smothering the life out of every frame, you see, or superheroes...

  • 22h ago
  • Reviews
  • Switch eShop
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  News Animal Crossing Meets Lord Of The Rings In 'Tales Of The Shire'

  Arriving (precisely when it means to) on Switch this year

  If you cast your mind back to last year, you might remember a teaser for an upcoming cosy life sim set in Middle Earth. Well, after months of silence, we now have our first look at what's in store as publisher Private Division and developer Wētā Workshop Game Studio have revealed the...

  • 23h ago
  • News
  • Nintendo Switch
  • Upcoming Releases
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  Review Lunar Lander Beyond (Switch) - A Fresh Approach For Atari's Arcade Classic

  Minor turbulence

  Atari has had a very interesting few years, publishing a critically acclaimed 50th-anniversary collection in the form of a playable documentary, the ‘Recharged’ series of neo-retro revivals, and a handful of unique reinventions of its classic IPs. Lunar Lander Beyond from Cris Tales developer Dreams Uncorporated is the gaming...

  • 1d ago
  • Reviews
  • Switch eShop
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  News Embracer Group To Split Into Three Separate Companies

  Sullied name

  Embracer Group has announced its intention to split the company into three separate entities going forward in what seems to be a drastic attempt to streamline its operations and rebuild its reputation after months of downsizing and layoffs. Announced via the official website (thanks, VGC), the company confirmed that each entity will be

  • 1d ago
  • Nintendo Switch
  • Business
  • Industry
  • Embracer Group
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  Community Played A Switch Game Gem We Missed? Send Us Your Recommendations

  Reader recs

  That's right, it's time for another edition of 'Help, Please Help - Too Many Switch Games!' For a few years now we've been running bi-annual Games We Missed round-ups where you lovely lot nominate great Switch games that we weren't able to review. We do our best to cover as much as possible, but with so many brilliant things hitting the...

  • 20h ago
  • Community
  • Reader Recommendations
  • Features
  • Switch eShop
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  Random This Switch Dock Prototype Moves Arcade Racers Up A Gear

  Broom broom

  The Switch is no stranger to an arcade racer or two. While it's all well and good playing these with a standard Joy-Con or Pro Controller set-up, this latest dock prototype from Far East Pinball has left us firmly of the belief that the likes of Out Run should be played no other way. Is it a pure novelty? Maybe. But the independent...

  • 1d ago
  • Random
  • Nintendo Switch
  • Accessories
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  News This Cart Turns Your Game Boy Into A Fully-Functional FM Radio

  Time Extension Tune in

  The Game Boy turned 35 at the weekend, but that doesn't mean it's a thing of the past – in fact, the veteran handheld is host to plenty of interesting developers and mods, including this fancy cartridge which turns the console into an FM radio. Developed by Orangeglo, the Orange FM cartridge has a built-in internal antenna that is used...

  • 23h ago
  • Game Boy

Sunday21st Apr 2024

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  Feature 10 Game Boy Deep Cuts That Aren’t On Nintendo Switch Online

  And should be

  The Game Boy turns 35 years old today, and we've been running features over the past couple of days celebrating the handheld and its games. Today, Nile digs up 10 lesser-known gems in the system's remarkable library. 35 years ago, the Game Boy changed handheld gaming – not because it was powerful, but because it wasn’t. Premised...

  • 2d ago
  • Features
  • Retro
  • Nintendo
  • Game Boy
  • Anniversary
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  News Mother 3 Is Getting An Adorable New Set Of Plushies

  To hug while we wait for our English localisation

  Update [Sun 21st Apr, 2024 05:00 BST]: As part of the Mother 3 18th anniversary celebrations this week, the Mother Project website has now confirmed these plushies will go on sale next week on 25th April 2024. Once again, the set includes Lucas, Claus, Duster and Kumatora. Original article [Wed...

  • 2d ago
  • Merchandise
  • Mother
  • Japan
  • Anniversaries
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  Review Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes (Switch) - An Immersive JRPG With Some Real Problems

  The wait is over

  The PS1 played host to a staggering number of memorable and influential RPGs, one of which was Konami’s Suikoden. After that strong debut came a handful of sequels that eventually puttered out during the sixth generation of consoles, and Konami has virtually abandoned the series since. Not ones to be stifled, some key members of...

  • 2d ago
  • Reviews
  • Switch eShop
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  News Lara Croft's Pinup Posters Go Missing In Tomb Raider I-III Remastered

  Following last week's second major patch

  Last week, Aspyr released the second major update for Tomb Raider I-III Remastered, and while it's added a new outfit, it's also supposedly removed some posters in the game according to multiple player reports. Although there does not appear to be any mention of this in the latest patch notes, Tomb Raider...

  • 2d ago
  • Tomb Raider
  • Lara Croft
  • Aspyr
  • Updates
  • Switch eShop
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  Feature Can We Track Down Every Cart In Our Top 50 Game Boy List In One Week?

  Collection Quest GB

  The Game Boy turns 35 years old today, 21st April 2024, and we've run several features over the past few days celebrating the system and its games. Today, George goes on an epic quest to see if he can acquire the 50 finest GB games — as ranked by you — in physical form with just 100 pounds sterling in his pocket... I’ve...

  • 2d ago
  • Features
  • Game Boy
  • Anniversary
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  News The Witcher's Netflix Series Announces "Fifth And Final Season"

  Liam Hemsworth replaces Henry Cavill in Season 4

  Ahead of production of The Witcher Season 4 starring Liam Hemsworth, Netflix's news website Tudum has officially announced Season 5 will be the "final" season. These seasons will be shot "back-to-back" and will adapt Andrzej Sapkowski's three remaining books: Baptism of Fire, The Tower of the...

  • 2d ago
  • Netflix
  • The Witcher
  • CD Projekt Red
  • Nintendo Switch
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  Poll Box Art Brawl - Paper Mario: Sticker Star (3DS)

  When stars align

  Hello one and all, and welcome to this week's edition of Box Art Brawl! It feels like only yesterday that we checked out Kirby Super Star's box art variants, yet here we are! In last week's battle, we had a classic three-way brawl to determine whether North America, Europe, or Japan would come out on top. Well, after counting and...

  • 2d ago
  • Poll
  • Box Art Brawl
  • 3DS
  • Super Mario
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  News Sonic X Shadow Generations Has Been Rated In South Korea

  It was announced for Switch in February

  It's the "Year of Shadow", and with this in mind, the upcoming release Sonic X Shadow Generations has now been rated. As highlighted by Eurogamer, a rating for the title was published in South Korea yesterday. It doesn't reveal much else other than it's an "action" game and is suitable for "all" users. At the...

  • 2d ago
  • Sonic
  • Nintendo Switch
  • Switch eShop
  • SEGA
  • Shadow
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  Anniversary The Game Boy Is 35 Years Old Today

  Time Extension A pocket-sized revolution

  The Nintendo Game Boy turns 35 today. Released in Japan on April 21st, 1989, this monochrome handheld would quickly become one of the hottest consumer products of the early '90s; a famous anecdote claims that a Sony executive was furious with his designers and stated that the Game Boy should have been a Sony product, given...

  • 2d ago
  • Anniversaries
  • Nintendo
  • Game Boy