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56 mins ago • nintendolife.com

Switch 2 Has Already Overtaken The Combined Lifetime Sales Of The Entire Xbox Series Family And PS5 Pro In Japan

You could say it's off to a good start, then. The Switch 2 is off to an amazing start all over th...

2 hours ago • nintendolife.com

Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (21st June)

Gaming like a dragon. Gosh, can you believe it's already been over two weeks since the Switch 2 launched? Where does the time go? Alas, it's true...

2 hours ago • nintendoeverything.com

Nintendo Switch eShop charts – June 21, 2025 – Super Mario Party Jamboree reclaims the lead

The latest Nintendo Switch eShop charts for the week of June 21, 2025 are now available.

4 hours ago • eurogamer.net

What we've been playing - cops, kicks, cups and climbs

Hello and welcome back to our regular feature where we write a little bit about some of the games we've been playing.

4 hours ago • nintendolife.com

Random: Lies of P Developer Rewarded With Switch 2 Console Bonus

Fans are already calling for a Switch 2 port. It's been a difficult year for the video game industry at times, but there are still plenty of succe...

5 hours ago • nintendoeverything.com

Tron: Catalyst launch trailer – action adventure game arrives on Nintendo Switch

Big Fan, in partnership with Bithell Games, issued a launch trailer for Tron: Catalyst.

5 hours ago • nintendolife.com

GRID Autosport Ready To Race On Switch 2 Thanks To Latest Firmware Update

"Put the pedal to the metal". If you're a racing fan and are looking for something else to play on the Switch 2, you'll pleased to hear GRID Autos...

6 hours ago • nintendoeverything.com

SEGA leaks sales data for Sonic Superstars and Frontiers, Team Sonic Racing, Persona 5 Royal, Shin Megami Tensei 5

Sales figures for a variety of SEGA games have been revealed, including Sonic Superstars and Frontiers, Team Sonic Racing, Persona 5 Royal, and Shi...

6 hours ago • nintendolife.com

Nintendo Appears To Have Updated Donkey Kong Bananza's Switch 2 File Size

Make some space for DK (and Pauline). Nintendo shared all sorts of new information about Donkey Kong Bananza

7 hours ago • nintendolife.com

Rumour: Final Fantasy Devs Supposedly Hint At Another Nintendo Release

C'mon, Square Enix. Square Enix has supposedly hinted at bringing its latest mainline Final Fantasy

9 hours ago • nintendolife.com

Deltarune Chapter 5 Locks In '2026' Release Window

See you next time. Deltarune made its debut on the Switch 2 earlier this month an...

10 hours ago • nintendoeverything.com

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet celebrate Japan Championships with special Flutter Mane distribution

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet have been pretty active with distributions lately, and now fans can claim a special Flutter Mane as part of the Japan Ch...

12 hours ago • nintendoeverything.com

Nova Hearts launch trailer – dating-battle sim released on Nintendo Switch

A launch trailer is available for Nova Hearts, which just hit Nintendo Switch.

15 hours ago • nintendoeverything.com

Shuten Order trailer introduces protagonist Rei Shimobe

One more Shuten Order character has been uploaded, and today, we’ve got a look at protagonist Rei Shimobe.

18 hours ago • nintendoeverything.com

Novel Rogue, a card deck-building roguelite RPG, to release on Nintendo Switch

Kemco, in partnership with Exe Create, has announced a Nintendo Switch version of Novel Rogue.

18 hours ago • nintendolife.com

Opinion: I Never Felt True Nostalgia Until I Played GameCube On Switch 2

Ahh, memories. I still remember the day I got my GameCube.

18 hours ago • nintendolife.com

Shotgun Cop Man Adds 51 New Levels For Free In 'My Friend Pedro' DLC

What a blast. Devolver Digital has announced that Shotgun Cop Man , the incredibl...

19 hours ago • nintendoeverything.com

Shotgun Cop Man gains free My Friend Pedro DLC expansion

A brand new expansion has just arrived in Shotgun Cop Man featuring a crossover with My Friend Pedro.

19 hours ago • nintendolife.com

Video: Right, We Need To Talk About GameChat On Switch 2

Can you hear me now? GameChat had proven to be, well, not massively popular with the Nintendo Life community in the run up to the Switch 2 launch.

20 hours ago • nintendolife.com

Splatoon 3's Summer Nights Event Returns Next Month With A New Splatfest & Free Items

Summer Lovin'. A new season is upon us, and with that comes a new Splatfest.

20 hours ago • nintendoeverything.com

Date Everything launch trailer – Nintendo Switch gets new take on dating sims

We have a new launch trailer for Date Everything, a new take on the dating sim genre.

21 hours ago • nintendolife.com

Random: Don't Like Switch 2's Physical Game Cases? Try Some Cool Cassette-Styled Ones Instead

We did not CDs coming. There's always been a little bit of contention over the design of physical game cases and their box art on Switch consoles,...

22 hours ago • nintendoeverything.com

Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter gets Scherazard Harvey character trailer

Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter shared its latest trailer today focusing on Scherazard Harvey.

23 hours ago • nintendoeverything.com

Super Robot Wars Y gets Nintendo Switch release date, second trailer [update: another trailer]

April 20: In its latest announcement for Super Robot Wars Y today, Bandai Namco confirmed the game’s release date.

23 hours ago • nintendoeverything.com

Splatoon 3 Summer Nights 2025 Splatfest announced

Splatoon 3 has revealed a new Splatfest that will be held for Summer Nights 2025.

23 hours ago • nintendolife.com

Reminder: You Can Use Non-Nintendo USB Cameras With Switch 2

And it appears some USB-A cameras work, too. Check out the official details for Switch 2

1 day ago • nintendolife.com

Beloved PSP Title 'Patapon' Looks Adorable In New Remaster Overview Trailer

March to the beat. Bandai Namco has revealed a new overview trailer for the upcoming remaster of a PSP classic, Patapon 1+2 Replay

1 day ago • nintendoeverything.com

Adventure game Super Chipflake U: Quest for the Uncooked Schnitzel announced for Nintendo Switch

May 10: SalsaShark Studios is bringing its upcoming game Super Chipflake U: Quest for the Uncooked Schnitzel to Nintendo Switch, the developer has...

1 day ago • nintendolife.com

The DK Rap Is Back In Donkey Kong Bananza, But Nobody Told Its Composer

No real Kirkhope of a credit either. Yes, as we reported on Wednesday, the DK Rap is back

1 day ago • eurogamer.net

Metroid Prime 4 advert reportedly spotted in London, sparking hopes of imminent release

UPDATE 12pm UK: Nintendo has confirmed to Eurogamer the "out now" message seen on the Metroid Prime 4: Beyond

1 day ago • nintendoeverything.com

Famitsu software sales (6/9/25 – 6/15/25) – Top 30

This week’s expanded Japanese software sales are as follows: 1.

1 day ago • nintendolife.com

LEGO Fortnite's Switch 2 Release Followed By Super New Game Mode Update

"Power-up" in Expeditions. : The free-to-play title LEGO Fortnite has gone down q...

1 day ago • nintendolife.com

Random: Switch 2 Ad Claims Metroid Prime 4 Is "Out Now"

Update: Nope, it's a mistake. Metroid Prime 4: Beyond

1 day ago • nintendolife.com

12 Limited Run Switch Games Are Now Compatible With The Switch 2

Gex Trilogy's Switch 2 update is also on the way. Limited Run, as you might have heard, has experienced some issues with its Carbon Engine

1 day ago • nintendoeverything.com

Pixel art platformer Flora & Fang slated for Nintendo Switch [update: release date]

March 19: Flynn’s Arcade shared today that it’s publishing Flora & Fang on Nintendo Switch.

1 day ago • nintendolife.com

More Switch Titles Get Switch 2 Backwards Compatibility Fixes

Alongside the latest system firmware update. Nintendo yesterday rolled out a new update for the Switch 2 which also included some backwards compat...

1 day ago • nintendolife.com

Donkey Kong Bananza Switch 2 Demo Spotted In The Wild

Play it today at a kiosk near you. Following a recent story about Switch 2 kiosks popping up in US stores

1 day ago • nintendoeverything.com

Gex Trilogy launch trailer – three classics on Nintendo Switch

A launch trailer has come through for Gex Trilogy.

1 day ago • videogameschronicle.com

Metroid Prime 4 ad on London Underground claims the game is ‘out now’

Update: Nintendo tells VGC the advert is “incorrect”

2 days ago • nintendoeverything.com

Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time Gift Codes – full list

Following the launch of Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time Gift Codes, we’ve put a post together with all available Gift Codes.

2 days ago • nintendolife.com

Random: Zelda: TOTK Autobuild Sharing Exploit Lets You Summon An Army Of Ganondorf & Epona

Uh... is there a delete button? You know what would make Tears of the Kingdom

2 days ago • nintendoeverything.com

Smash Bros. Ultimate and Nintendo Switch Sports have Switch 2 issues, but will be patched [update: Smash fix]

June 4: With Nintendo rolling out Switch 2, the company has confirmed that Super Smash Bros.

2 days ago • nintendolife.com

Video: Check Out Donkey Kong Bananza's Layered Worlds & Things You Probably Missed In Our Detail-Packed Breakdown

Sub-layers of new info. We're all still hyped full of bananergy after yesterday's Donkey Kong Bananza

2 days ago • nintendolife.com

Guide: Best Power Banks and Chargers To Play Nintendo Switch 2 On The Go

Power up! The Nintendo Switch 2 delivers a truly next-gen handheld gaming experience, with stunning visuals, faster load times, and smoother perfo...

2 days ago • nintendoeverything.com

Shuten Order trailer introduces Himeru and Mikotoru

The latest Shuten Order trailer is available which shows off two characters: Himeru and Mikotoru.

2 days ago • nintendolife.com

Opinion: I'm Completely In Love With Mario Kart World's Photo Mode

Plus Team NL's best shots. Mario Kart World is the biggest Mario Kart to d...

2 days ago • nintendoeverything.com

Little Nightmares Showcase announced for June 24

We’re soon set to get an update on the Little Nightmares series, as a new showcase has been announced for June 24.

2 days ago • nintendolife.com

Digital Foundry Delivers Its Tech Review For Pokémon Scarlet & Violet On Switch 2

"Pokémon fans would be well-advised to check this one out". Digital Foundry has presented its tech...

2 days ago • videogameschronicle.com

Limited Run has asked Nintendo to pull Gex Trilogy from the eShop as it doesn’t work on Switch 2

In better news, a new Switch 2 firmware update has fixed 12 of Limited Run's retro Switch releases

2 days ago • nintendoeverything.com

Nintendo Switch 2 firmware update fixes Carbon Engine games

Nintendo issued a new firmware update for Switch 2 last night, but what we didn’t know at the time is that has fixed Carbon Engine-based games on...