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Guide: Switch Basics: How To Archive And Delete Switch Games To Clear Space

You don’t need EVERYTHING installed, right? Here at Nintendo Life we’re always keeping an eye on the sort of things people want to know about Nintendo and the Switch, and it’s surprising how many eager internet searchers want information on…

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Memory Pak: When Mario Became A Pro Wrestler And Ruled At It

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Paper beats Rawk. Welcome to the latest instalment in our new-ish column, Memory Pak, where we’re going to be doing a deep-dive into some of the most memorable moments in gaming – good and bad. This time, Kate wrestles with…

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K.K. Slider Joins The Animal Crossing Build-A-Bear Collection

1 week ago Nintendo Life

Update: Now live in the UK. Update: Great news, folks. K.K. Slider is now available to order in the UK. After a bit of a wait, our favourite musical pup can now be claimed from Build-A-Bear’s UK site. Bundles are…

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New Metroid Dread Report Outlines 7 Points That Define The 2D Saga

1 week ago Nintendo Life

“I’m sure some of you may have thought that the character Samus was named Metroid?”. As part of its early promotion for Metroid Dread, Nintendo has been producing some pretty neat ‘reports’ that showcase different aspects of the game, along…

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Mario Kart Tour's September Update Will Render Some Android Phones Incompatible

1 week ago Nintendo Life

Make sure your phone meets these specs. Nintendo has revealed that following an update planned for Mario Kart Tour in September, some Android users may find that their phones are no longer compatible with the app. In a post shared…

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Nintendo Switch OLED Pre-Orders Go Live In The US Today

1 week ago Nintendo Life

Here are the times you need. It’s good news for our chums in the US today, as Nintendo has announced that pre-orders for the shiny new Switch OLED will be going live in the region in just a few hours’…

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Nintendo Download: 15th July (North America)

1 week ago Nintendo Life

Skyward Sword HD! Cris Tales! Labyrinth City! The latest Nintendo Download update for North America has arrived, and it’s bringing new games galore to the eShop in your region. As always, be sure to drop a vote in our poll…

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Japanese Charts: Monster Hunter Stories 2 Goes Top, But Debut Sales Fall Well Short Of Rise

1 week ago Nintendo Life

Monster Hunter Rise’s launch was almost 10x stronger. Famitsu’s Japanese chart figures are now in for the week ending 11th July, revealing that Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin has gone straight in at number one on its debut…

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Review: Out of Line – A Gorgeous Puzzle-Platformer That Doesn't Quite Pay Off

1 week ago Nintendo Life

A game stuck in limbo. Out of Line really could have been so much more. Developed by Nerd Monkeys, it’s a puzzle platformer that feels like a riff on earlier modern classics such as PlayDead’s Limbo and Inside; it’s a…

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Nintendo Download: 15th July (Europe)

1 week ago Nintendo Life

Zelda! Skyward! Sword! The latest Nintendo Download update for Europe has arrived, and it’s bringing new games galore to the eShop in your region. As always, be sure to drop a vote in our poll and comment down below with…

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New Trailer Showcases The Falconeer's DLC Expansion, 'Edge Of The World'

1 week ago Nintendo Life

Included in the upcoming Warrior Edition on Switch. The Falconeer – developed by Tomas Sala and a very small team – first launched alongside Xbox Series X|S, an intriguing Indie effort that offered a flight combat experience on the new…

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Pokémon Unite Launches On Switch Next Week, Free Zeraora Bonus Revealed

1 week ago Nintendo Life

Zeraora only available for a limited time. The Pokémon Company has revealed that Pokémon Unite, a free-to-start entry in the series coming to console and mobile, will launch on Nintendo Switch on 21st July. A new trailer has been released…

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Unique Puzzler Labyrinth City: Pierre And The Maze Detective Is Out Today On Switch

1 week ago Nintendo Life

A new trailer showcases its charms. A particularly intriguing reveal in Nintendo’s Indie Showcase back in April was Labyrinth City: Pierre the Maze Detective. Developed by development studio Darjeeling and based on the comic books ‘Pierre the Maze Detective’ by…

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Co-Op Tower Defense Game 'Dungeon Defenders: Awakened' Conquers Switch Next Month

1 week ago Nintendo Life

Plus a free update shortly after. After originally being scheduled for a February launch on Switch, Chromatic Games’ Dungeon Defenders: Awakened has now been treated to a new, more solid release date. You’ll be able to get your hands on…

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M2 Is Bringing Toaplan's 'Tiger-Heli' And 'Ultimate Tiger' To Nintendo Switch This October

1 week ago Nintendo Life

As part of the M2 Shot Triggers series. Emulation expert M2 has just confirmed that it is bringing Toaplan’s ‘Ultimate Tiger’ series to the Switch later this year as part of its M2 Shot Triggers range. Ultimate Tiger-Heli – which…

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Almost Four Years Since Launch, Switch Rhythm Game Deemo Is Still Getting New Content

1 week ago Nintendo Life

Latest update takes song total to 323. When we reviewed Rayark and Flyhigh Works’ Deemo back in September 2017, we praised it for being a fantastic rhythm game with an incredible soundtrack and fun mechanics. It was already pretty great…

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Netflix Will Reportedly Offer Video Games “Within The Next Year”

1 week ago Nintendo Life

At no extra cost? TV and movie streaming giant Netflix could offer video games as part of its subscription from as early as next year, a new report claims. According to Bloomberg, a person “familiar with the situation” has stated…

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Deals: Grab A Free Gift Bundle When You Pre-Order Metroid Dread From Nintendo's UK Store

1 week ago Nintendo Life

Existing orders will be upgraded. Less than three months remain until Metroid Dread blasts onto Nintendo Switch, and if you’ve been thinking about grabbing a pre-order, now might be the perfect time to strike. The My Nintendo Store in the…

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Game Builder Garage Gets A September Retail Release In Europe

1 week ago Nintendo Life

Delayed development. It’s a bit of a trend for hit Indie games to start life as download exclusives, enjoy impressive sales and then bring out a physical edition months later – for collectors it’s become the norm. It’s a little…

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NBA 2K22 Is Heading To Switch, Of Course, This September

1 week ago Nintendo Life

One of the more reliable Switch-supporting franchises. If the Switch is short of prominent games in one particular genre, it’s sports. We have quite a lot of spin-offs, retro or Indie takes on different athletic pursuits, but various big-time retail…

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Random: Fancy A 'New' Copy Of F-Zero On The SNES? PixelHeart Has You Covered

1 week ago Nintendo Life

500 units only. We’re pretty used to seeing retro games getting reprints these days, but if you have a craving for 100% authenticity, then you might be more excited by the news that French publisher PixelHeart has 500 ‘new’ copies…

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Random: The Switch On Phil Spencer's Shelf Was A Gift From Nintendo

1 week ago Nintendo Life

Case closed? Remember the Nintendo Switch that showed up on Phil Spencer’s shelf a while ago? Well, the Head of Xbox has now revealed it was actually present from Nintendo of America’s president, Doug Bowser, and the rest of the…

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Video: Atlus Releases A New Story Trailer For Shin Megami Tensei V

1 week ago Nintendo Life

Out exclusively on Switch this November. It’s been an exciting week for Persona fans – with Atlus announcing it’s got seven project reveals planned between September and next Autumn to celebrate the series’ 25th anniversary. Let’s not forgot about the…

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Monster Hunter Stories 2 Version 1.1.0 Update Adds A Free Palamute Monstie

1 week ago Nintendo Life

Update your copy today. Following on from last week’s release of Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin, Capcom has now released another update for the game, bumping it up to Version 1.1.0. As previously revealed, it includes a Palamute…

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Nintendo Reminds Us Splatoon 3 Is Still On The Way

1 week ago Nintendo Life

Patience now, Inklings. One upcoming Switch release that probably deserves a bit more love is Splatoon 3. It’s a little difficult though when Nintendo hasn’t really said anything about the game since the initial reveal at the start of this…

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Switch OLED Upgrades Reportedly Cost Nintendo “Around $10 More Per Unit”

1 week ago Nintendo Life

System will retail for $50 more than the original model. It’s always interesting when a new and slightly improved system is announced to see just how much it will cost compared to the existing model which does much the same.…

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Yep, Tantalus Was Also The Developer Of The Legend Of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD

1 week ago Nintendo Life

You might remember its work on Twilight Princess HD. It’s becoming increasingly common for Nintendo to lend out its IP and call on the services of external studios to help remake and remaster its classic library of games – so…

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Minecraft's Caves & Cliffs World Generation Is Here, And It's Incredible

1 week ago Nintendo Life

Cheese caves! CHEESE CAVES!! Yesterday, the 13th of July, Mojang updated Minecraft to version 1.17.10, which wasn’t too exciting for Switch players (unless you were really looking forward to the candles), but hidden in the “experimental features” section was Mojang’s…

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Button City Brings 'Hope-Punk' And Friendship To Switch This Summer

1 week ago Nintendo Life

Harmony and melodies. Button City has anthropomorphic foxes, pandas, rabbits, raccoons and cats living in harmony in a peaceful little community, and if that has your interest piqued, then you’ll be excited to hear that you don’t have long to…

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Nintendo's Record On Conflict Minerals Is Praised, But With An Important Catch

1 week ago Nintendo Life

Avoids rather than confronts problem areas. Just recently Nintendo released its corporate social responsibility report; there were various positives in its various policies, albeit there is always room for improvement. One area that’s tackled, in manufacturing, is the sourcing of…

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Video: The Legend Of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD's Launch Trailer Is Here

1 week ago Nintendo Life

One last push before the big day. With just two days to go until the big release, Nintendo has dropped one final trailer to celebrate the launch of The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD. The game arrives on Switch…

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Soapbox: Nintendo Is More Collaborative And Open Than Ever, Which Benefits Us All

1 week ago Nintendo Life

Everyone’s a winner. Nintendo is a company that has never been particularly good at communication. But it is a company that is good at learning from their errors. You remember that infamous Skyward Sword demo at E3 2010, right? The…

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Intriguing Shooter 'Darwin 4078' Is Joining The Arcade Archives Range On Switch

1 week ago Nintendo Life

Utilises an ‘evolution’ system for your ship. The Arcade Archives range has given us a lot of fantastic retro titles on the Switch eShop, including a number of intriguing lesser-known games. Darwin 4078 definitely qualifies in that category, as it…

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Round Up: The Zelda: Skyward Sword HD Reviews Are In

1 week ago Nintendo Life

Is it any good? The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD is launching on Nintendo Switch this Friday, adding a shiny coat of paint to a Wii classic. While loved by many, the original game had a fair amount of…

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New Trailer Showcases Super Monkey Ball Banana Mania's 'Wondrous Worlds'

1 week ago Nintendo Life

Keep rollin’. Super Monkey Ball Banana Mania was certainly a stand-out announcement during Nintendo’s E3 Direct, bringing a whole lot of the IP’s best content to Switch. With over 300 stages from the first two GameCube releases, a story mode,…

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RPG 'Swords & Souls: Neverseen' Comes To Console For The First Time On Switch

1 week ago Nintendo Life

And we don’t have long to wait. SoulGame Studio has announced that its popular RPG Swords & Souls: Neverseen is about to launch on console for the very first time, with a Switch release just around the corner. The game,…

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Square Enix Reveals New Bravely Default Game, But It's Only Launching On Mobile

1 week ago Nintendo Life

As the series hits 3 million units shipped. The good news? A brand new Bravely Default game has just been announced. The not so good news? It won’t be coming to Switch. Square Enix has today unveiled Bravely Default Brilliant…

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Review: The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD – A Remaster That Truly Soars

1 week ago Nintendo Life

A Legend Reborn. Returning to The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword some ten whole years down the line from its original release, you may be expecting, as we certainly were, to be greeted by a core game that’s unavoidably, naturally,…

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Tencent Reportedly Planning To Acquire Crytek Through Subsidiary

1 week ago Nintendo Life

Though it’s ‘not a secret’ that Crytek is talking to potential buyers. Tencent is an increasingly powerful influence in media and entertainment business around the world, making investments and acquisitions in various major brands. As one of China’s most prominent…

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Previously Limited Mario And Monster Hunter Spirits Are Now Available Permanently In Smash Ultimate

1 week ago Nintendo Life

Smashing. In a spot of good news for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Spirit collectors, several Spirits that were previously exclusive to events are now available permanently, for everyone, in-game. As of yesterday, you’ll see the Monster Hunter Rise Magnamalo, Palamute,…

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Evercade's 'Renovation Collection 1' Will Bring A Dozen Rare Games To The System

1 week ago Nintendo Life

Features games never previously released in Europe. The Evercade is a rather intriguing physical-only handheld that we quite liked in our review last year, while a home console iteration that supports multiplayer, Evercade VS, is coming soon. In a little…

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Mushihimesama Was Removed From The European Switch eShop Due To PEGI Rating Error

1 week ago Nintendo Life

Update: And it’s back! Update 2: More good news! The game’s publisher, Live Wire, has now confirmed that the game is once again available on the European and Australian eShops. Update: We’ve been in touch with the PR firm handling…

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The First Review For The Legend Of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD Is Now In

1 week ago Nintendo Life

Is it any good? The very first review of The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD has now been shared by Japanese publication, Famitsu, with western reviews still a few hours away from publication at the time of writing. Famitsu’s…

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Mario Kart Tour Kicks Off Its Los Angeles Tour With Some Baseball Style

1 week ago Nintendo Life

In the citaaay of L.A. Mario Kart Tour is in the middle of its Summertime Celebration, and has kicked off its Los Angeles Tour which will run until 27th/28th July. It doesn’t offer an all-new track but rather ‘a new…

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Samurai Warriors 5 Demo Allows Players To Transfer Progress To The Full Game

1 week ago Nintendo Life

Arriving on the Switch eShop next week. Samurai Warriors 5 will be arriving on the Nintendo Switch later this month, and ahead of its release Koei Tecmo has announced a special demo. It will be made available on the Switch…

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Someone Thinks They've Resolved Nintendo's Joy-Con Drift Problem With An Incredibly Simple Fix

1 week ago Nintendo Life

“There you go, Nintendo”. If you’re desperate to salvage those drifting Nintendo Switch Joy-Con, have watched all the videos online (including our own), and still haven’t had any luck, then why not try this new fix that’s surfaced on YouTube,…

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Brand New Sakuna: Of Rice And Ruin Spirits Are Joining Smash Bros. Ultimate

1 week ago Nintendo Life

Unlock them later this week. Surprise! The rice farming game Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin (which we thought was pretty neat, by the way), will be joining Super Smash Bros. Ultimate in spirit form. Nintendo has announced the latest event…

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Octopath Traveler Teases Sequel On Its Third Anniversary

1 week ago Nintendo Life

A “new adventure” appears to be on the way. Square Enix’s Octopath Traveler celebrates its third anniversary this week, and while it’s no longer a Nintendo Switch exclusive, it’s still an amazing game and one we would absolutely recommend trying…

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Metroid's Ridley amiibo Is Also Getting A Reprint This October

1 week ago Nintendo Life

Just in time for the release of Metroid Dread. From time to time, Nintendo likes to reprint older amiibo alongside newer releases on the Switch. We’ve seen it before with amiibo from the Zelda line, and now it’s Metroid’s turn.…

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Minecraft Update 1.17.10 Adds Candles, Axolotl Fixes

1 week ago Nintendo Life

Don’t get them mixed up, okay? Earlier this year, Mojang announced that they would be splitting the upcoming Minecraft Caves & Cliffs update into two parts, mostly along the line of “new world generation” and “everything else”. Completely rewriting how…

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Oh, Bird: Check Out Crowsworn, A Bloodborne-y Metroidvania That's A Hit On Kickstarter

1 week ago Nintendo Life

Caw. Enough games have taken their cues from From Software’s Dark Souls and Bloodborne games that “Souls-like” is beginning to become its own genre, but we can’t say that we mind — especially when the games look this good. Crowsworn…

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