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Pre-Order Pokémon Legends: Arceus At Amazon UK To Get A SteelBook And Poké Ball Replica

The best pre-order bonus yet? If you’re wanting to get your hands on a Pokémon Legends: Arceus pre-order ahead of the game’s upcoming release, you might want to consider this new bundle from Amazon UK. The retailer has updated its…

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Legendary Street Fighter II Artist Mick McGinty Has Passed Away

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Also worked on Streets of Rage and Shining Force artwork. Mick McGinty, the man behind the iconic SNES Street Fighter II cover artwork, has died. McGinty was an immensely talented artist, as is evidenced by the impressive collection of work…

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Random: These Mario And Luigi Cosplays Are So Good, Even Mario Himself Is Impressed

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You’ll want the sound on for this. They certainly look the part, but wait until you hear them… If you’ve ever been to a gaming expo or Comic Con-style event, you’ll probably have noticed that Nintendo fans really bring it…

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Random: Luigi Has Been Found Inside The Dreamcast Prototype Of Sega GT

18 hours ago Nintendo Life

L is real! Over the course of the ’90s, Sega and Nintendo were obviously direct competitors – we’ve seen this documented in texts like the ‘Console Wars‘ by Blake J. Harris. Despite this, it seems there was some rather incredibly…

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Feature: How Accessible Are Zelda, Pokémon And Animal Crossing For Blind Gamers?

19 hours ago Nintendo Life

Top Nintendo Switch games evaluated for players with vision loss. When it comes to accessibility options in video games, some companies have been quicker than others to acknowledge the need and introduce basic features into their games. While progress has…

Guides

Guide: Kitaria Fables – How To Make Money, Find Materials, And Complete Quests

20 hours ago Nintendo Life

Plus tips & tricks for beginners to late-game players. Kitaria Fables is here, and we loved it — but it can be quite tricky to learn the ropes, especially when every upgrade costs tons of cash, and your pockets are…

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Review: Kitaria Fables – A Delightfully Cute, Fantasy Life-Style RPG Adventure

21 hours ago Nintendo Life

One for the grinders. It’s been seven years since Level-5’s toylike RPG masterpiece Fantasy Life came to the 3DS in the West, and like addicts seeking our next hit we’ve been searching for something that replicates that feeling ever since.…

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Nintendo's Global Marketing Campaign For Metroid Dread Continues

1 day ago Nintendo Life

This billboard was spotted in Mexico! The release of Metroid Dread is fast approaching and it seems it’s not just Japan that’s getting behind MercurySteam’s upcoming Nintendo Switch release. Read the full article on nintendolife.com Continue Reading at Source.…

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Baldo Gets A Second Switch Hotfix, Fixes All “Known” Bugs And Glitches

1 day ago Nintendo Life

But players still seem to be encountering issues. Baldo: The Guardian Owls got off to a rough start when it arrived on the Nintendo Switch and multiple other platforms. We ended up delaying our review and waiting until a hotfix…

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Baldo Gets A Second Switch Hotfix, Resolves All “Known” Bugs And Glitches

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Trailers

Random: Waluigi “Invites Himself” To Super Smash Bros. In This Emotional Fan-Made Trailer

1 day ago Nintendo Life

A real tear-jerker. Believe it or not, but there’s now just one slot left to fill in the second Fighters Pass for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. The game’s director Masahiro Sakurai has also reiterated how this really will be the…

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Feature: 30 Years Of Sonic The Hedgehog – The Many Faces Of Mario's Biggest Rival

2 days ago Nintendo Life

The personal recap of the fastest thing alive. Over the last three decades, many types of Sonic fan have emerged and evolved. The type of fan you are often depends on where you jumped aboard the platforming franchise. You’ve got…

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Pre-Order Mario Party Superstars From My Nintendo And Get Some Free Goodies (UK)

2 days ago Nintendo Life

Existing orders will be upgraded. Metroid Dread isn’t the only first-party Nintendo title arriving in the month of October. At the very end of it is the launch of Mario Party Superstars – first announced in June this year during…

Hardware Review: Can You Really “Make Your Own Switch Pro” With This $100 Dongle?

2 days ago Nintendo Life

We go hands-on with the Marseille mClassic. The debate about the existence of a ‘Switch Pro’ rages on, with reports suggesting it would be announced this year seemingly being disproven by the arrival of the more modest Switch OLED Model.…

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Review: Active Life Outdoor Challenge / Family Trainer – Fit Enough For Purpose

2 days ago Nintendo Life

Wii think we’ve seen this before. There used to be a time during the Wii era where you couldn’t move for fitness games. The enormous success of Wii Fit led to a steady stream of imitators, from well-known established publishers…

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Nintendo's Switch OLED Model Makes Its First Public Appearance In Japan

2 days ago Nintendo Life

Launching worldwide October 8th. We’re just over halfway through September and that means we’re getting closer to the Switch OLED’s release on October 8th. We’ve seen trailers from Nintendo, read “hands-on” first impressions from the media about it and now…

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Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (September 18th)

2 days ago Nintendo Life

Got gaming plans? Another busy week in the world of Nintendo has flown by. We’ve seen the return of a famed arcade racing series, a price ‘adjustment’ for Switch in Europe, the 20th anniversary of a treasured console, and a…

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Mario Kart Tour Teases New Event Ahead Of Its 2nd Year Anniversary Next Week

2 days ago Nintendo Life

Start your engines. The Sydney tour has almost come to an end in Mario Kart Tour, and next up is a very special event to celebrate the two-year anniversary of the mobile racer. Yes, that’s right – MKT is almost…

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Sonic And Balan Wonderworld Creator Yuji Naka Is Now Making Smartphone Games

2 days ago Nintendo Life

Retirement can wait. One of the most underwhelming releases in 2021 has been Balan Wonderworld – by Sonic the Hedgehog creator, Yuji Naka. Read the full article on nintendolife.com Continue Reading at Source.…

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Balan Wonderworld's Creator Yuji Naka Is Now Making Smartphone Games

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Retro Shooter ExZeus Has Been Polished Up For A September Switch Re-Release

3 days ago Nintendo Life

Go ahead, mech my day. Ziggurat are on a roll with resurrecting games from decades ago — yesterday, we had the news that cult vampire classic Bloodrayne was getting “ReVamped” for the Switch, and today, Ziggurat have announced a September…

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SpongeBob SquarePants: The Cosmic Shake Heads To Switch Soon

3 days ago Nintendo Life

That’s a whole lot of SpongeBob. THQ Nordic has wrapped up its 10th Anniversary Showcase, and thankfully it included a Switch announcement among a number of PC and PS5 / Xbox Series titles. Unsurprisingly Nintendo’s system will be getting SpongeBob…

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Watch: THQ Nordic 10th Anniversary Showcase – Live!

3 days ago Nintendo Life

Geoff Keighley and ‘legendary franchises’ promised. The season for showcases, and Geoff Keighley gracing our screens, never ends. This time around it’s THQ Nordic’s 10th Anniversary Showcase, in which the publisher promises “the return of legendary franchises and sequels to…

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Gallery: Is The Panasonic Q The Most Goshdarn Beautiful Nintendo Console Of All Time?

3 days ago Nintendo Life

Shine get. This week, the Nintendo GameCube turns 20. This eye-catching system may have struggled against the incredible might of the PlayStation 2, but few would argue that Sony’s machine was more attractive on a purely physical level. The boxy…

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There's A Hidden Secret Inside The LEGO Super Mario Question Block Set

3 days ago Nintendo Life

And a lovely Easter Egg, too. It’s weird to give a spoiler warning for a LEGO set, but this article will obviously spoil elements of the secrets and surprises in the Question Block. If you want to go in fresh,…

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Jackbox Party Pack 8 Is Coming To Switch This Autumn

3 days ago Nintendo Life

Including a new take on Drawful. The Jackbox Party Pack 8 is almost here, and what do you mean you didn’t know there were already eight of them? The super-successful minigame collections have been a mainstay of game-savvy friend groups…

Ni No Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom – Prince’s Edition Is Out Now On Switch, Here's The Launch Trailer

3 days ago Nintendo Life

DLC included. It’s been quite the wait for Switch fans – Ni No Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom first released on PS4 back in March 2018 – but the chance to see Level 5’s acclaimed RPG on Nintendo’s system has finally…

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SUDA51 Would Love To Revive A Lesser-Known Nintendo Classic

3 days ago Nintendo Life

“I know deep down inside me it’s not okay for me to make a Zelda game”. As you may have already seen, we’ve recently shared a video interview (and the full transcript if you prefer) with the one and only…

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Video: SUDA51 On No More Heroes And The Future Of Travis Touchdown

3 days ago Nintendo Life

Grasshopper has bigger plans. The recent launch of No More Heroes III completed the journey of series protagonist Travis Touchdown, capping off a trilogy of games (plus a spin-off) that began back on the Wii. Fans of iconic game director…

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Poetic Adventure The Lightbringer Arrives Soon On Switch

3 days ago Nintendo Life

Demo out now on the eShop. Back in the Spring we highlighted The Lightbringer, which has been developed by Rock Square Thunder and will be released by Zordix Publishing. It’s an adventure puzzle-platformer that looks rather promising, and an interesting…

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Review: Eastward – A Creative Zelda-Like Adventure With Absolutely Killer Art

3 days ago Nintendo Life

East? I thought you said Weast. The line between an homage and a copycat can often be a blurry one, and it feels like all too often that new games borrowing ideas from old games fall on the wrong side…

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Random: IKEA's Gaming Range Has The Essentials, Like A Mug Holder And Neck Pillow

3 days ago Nintendo Life

Batman-chic. While the term ‘gamer’ is becoming increasingly vague, which is a positive sign that everyone from small children to retirees can love video games as a perfectly normal part of life, the conventional use of the phrase is still…

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Dead Cells 'Practice Makes Perfect' Update Makes The Game Easier, But Only If You Want That

3 days ago Nintendo Life

New Aspects feature adds “incredibly strong powers”. Motion Twin and Evil Empire have released the 25th – yes, twenty-fifth – update for Dead Cells. Called ‘Practice Makes Perfect’, the update intends to make things a little easier for new players…

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Japan's Getting A Stunning Zelda: Skyward Sword Soundtrack With An Adorable Music Box

3 days ago Nintendo Life

We need it. For the 500th time this year, we’re here to express our excruciating jealousy over the amazing things Nintendo fans in Japan get treated to. This time, it’s a stunning Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword soundtrack collection. From…

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Pokémon Diamond And Pearl Remake Pre-Orders Include Shiny Zacian/Zamazenta Bonus In South Korea

3 days ago Nintendo Life

Here’s hoping for a worldwide release. South Korean fans who pre-order the upcoming Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl games for Nintendo Switch will receive a shiny version of either Zacian or Zamazenta, it’s been announced. As reported by Serebii,…

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Pokémon Diamond And Pearl Pre-Orders Include Shiny Zacian/Zamazenta Bonus In South Korea

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Monster Hunter Rise Adds Mega Man's Rush In New Collab

3 days ago Nintendo Life

And you don’t have long to wait. Capcom has announced that Monster Hunter Rise is about to be treated to an exciting collaboration, teaming up with none other than Mega Man. From 24th September, you’ll find that Mega Man’s faithful…

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Jaleco's Original Fairy Puzzle Game Soldam Joins The Arcade Archives

3 days ago Nintendo Life

Not to be confused with the updated version. Following on from the release of Pop Flamer last week, Hamster’s now made another Jaleco arcade classic available. Read the full article on nintendolife.com Continue Reading at Source.…

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The 'Castlevania Advance Collection' Has Been Rated For Switch In Taiwan

3 days ago Nintendo Life

Now make it official, Konami. In June, it was discovered how a “Castlevania Advance Collection” had been rated by the Australian Classification Board. The publisher was listed as Konami and the author was ‘M2’ – best known in recent years…

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Sega To Announce “New RPG” At This Year's Tokyo Game Show

3 days ago Nintendo Life

What could it be? The Tokyo Game Show kicks off later this month and it seems Sega could potentially have something very big to reveal during the Sega Atlus Channel Presentation. According to the TGS2021 official website, Sega is planning…

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Microids Signs “Historic” Agreement With Taito To Produce Two New Games

3 days ago Nintendo Life

Will be based on the Japanese company’s famous franchises. French video game publisher and developer Microids has signed what it’s calling a “historic” agreement with Taitos to produce two new games based on the Japanese company’s famous franchises. Both games…

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Tencent's New MOBA Pokémon Unite Has Surpassed 9 Million Downloads On Switch

3 days ago Nintendo Life

A gift will be sent out to trainers later this month. The Pokémon Company has revealed the new MOBA Pokémon Unite has now exceeded 9 million downloads on Nintendo Switch. The free-to-download game is developed in partnership with TiMi Studios…

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Random: Watch This Unboxing Of A Rare Transparent Green 2DS

4 days ago Nintendo Life

We’re green with envy, but not transparent. We’ve been begging, b e g g i n g Nintendo for transparent consoles pretty much since they stopped making them, and though they briefly listened to us in 2014, we only got…

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Back Page: The Video Game Characters That Snuck Into The 2021 Met Gala

4 days ago Nintendo Life

Video games, but make it fashion. On the Venn diagram of video games and fashion, the overlap is probably smaller than the number of people who actually owned a Virtual Boy, but that’s alright. I’m here at the centre of…

Bloodshore Is An Upcoming FMV Game Blending Hunger Games And Twitch

4 days ago Nintendo Life

Don’t give them ideas… Wales Interactive has established itself as the name in FMV games of the modern era, blending TV and film-style production with player choice and gameplay. On Switch it’s released a number of titles including Maid of…

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Bloodrayne 1 And 2 Are Getting “ReVamped” On Switch

4 days ago Nintendo Life

Bloody hell. This Autumn, the Nintendo Switch will be getting remastered — sorry, ahem, ReVamped versions of third-person horror action games, Bloodrayne 1 and 2. As Rayne, a half-vampire ass-kicker and Nazi-slayer, you’ll get to face supernatural threats and use…

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Halloween's Coming Early With All This Festive Pokémon Merch

4 days ago Nintendo Life

It’s SEPTEMBER. Back in our day, patterned knits were reserved for Christmas and grandmas. These days, every holiday (at least, the ones not in summer) have their own jumpers, and that includes Halloween, a holiday that’s literally supposed to be…

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Soapbox: 4 Years On And Switch Finally Got Bluetooth Audio, So Voice Chat Next?

4 days ago Nintendo Life

Go on Nintendo, party like it’s 2009. I can hear the pitchforks sharpening so let me just say it right away — I really like Nintendo. I spend the majority of my day focused on its hardware, games and related…

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Japanese Charts: WarioWare: Get It Together! Misses Out On A Debut Number One

4 days ago Nintendo Life

But it leads the way for Nintendo. Famitsu’s Japanese chart figures are now in for the week ending 12th September, revealing that WarioWare: Get It Together! achieved a second-place finish in its opening week at retail. The game sold an…

Charming RPG Eastward Is Out Today On Switch, Here's The Launch Trailer

4 days ago Nintendo Life

A new single-player treat? Today sees the launch of Switch’s latest highly-anticipated RPG Eastward, and Nintendo’s dropped a handy launch trailer to give us one more look at what it’s all about. A charming-looking single-player RPG, Eastward has you following…

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UK Retailer Currys Had A Metroid Dread Deal That Was Too Good To Be True

4 days ago Nintendo Life

Update: Yes, it’s a pricing error. Update: It seems that adding the game to your basket now reveals the actual price being charged for the upcoming game, £49.99. Sad faces all round. It remains to be seen if the orders…

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