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23rd Aug, 2025 • nintendolife.com

Opinion: Silksong's Big 'Anticlimactic' Premiere Was Absolutely Perfect

No webs to spin. Six years.

23rd Aug, 2025 • nintendolife.com

Review: Herdling (Switch) - A Serene, Soothing Animal Trek With Some Rough Edges

Have you herd? The last time I tried shepherding an unruly beast, I wasn’t exactly a fan.

23rd Aug, 2025 • nintendolife.com

Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (23rd August)

Take the day OFF. Well folks, it's the weekend once again, which means it's time to get some gaming done! But first, a recap.

23rd Aug, 2025 • nintendoeverything.com

Nintendo Switch eShop charts – August 23, 2025 – Tiny Book Shop leads

The latest Nintendo Switch eShop charts for the week of August 23, 2025 are now available.

23rd Aug, 2025 • nintendoeverything.com

Herdling launch trailer – strengthen your bonds with Calicorns on Nintendo Switch

Thanks to Panic and Okomotive, we have another look at Herdling with a launch trailer.

23rd Aug, 2025 • nintendoeverything.com

Plants vs. Zombies Replanted dev explains why the game is getting a remaster nearly 20 years later

Nick Reinhart, general manager at PopCap, recently spoke about why the original Plants vs.

23rd Aug, 2025 • nintendolife.com

Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings Of Ruin Switch Online Game Trial Now Available (Europe)

Get ready for the third entry. During Nintendo's recent Partner Direct, Capcom lifted the lid on Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection

23rd Aug, 2025 • nintendoeverything.com

Here’s something you may not have noticed about what can happen when DK dies in Donkey Kong Bananza

Donkey Kong Bananza has a special death Easter egg that you may not have noticed.

23rd Aug, 2025 • nintendolife.com

Mario Kart World Wins "Best Nintendo Switch 2 Game" Of Gamescom 2025

DK Bananza takes out "best gameplay" award. In case you missed it, Gamescom gives out awards every year, and while Nintendo didn't even feature la...

23rd Aug, 2025 • nintendoeverything.com

Shantae Advance: Risky Revolution launch trailer – shelved GBA game revived on Nintendo Switch

WayForward has shared a launch trailer for Shantae Advance: Risky Revolution.

23rd Aug, 2025 • nintendolife.com

Round Up: The Final Previews Are In For Hollow Knight: Silksong

It's almost here. After a long wait and even some delays, we're now just weeks out from the release of Hollow Knight: Silksong

22nd Aug, 2025 • nintendoeverything.com

Vtuber band visual novel Melon Parker: Kimi ga Nandemo Bu no Buchou-san announced for Nintendo Switch

Cyberstep and Rabbitfoot have announced Melon Parker: Kimi ga Nandemo Bu no Buchou-san.

22nd Aug, 2025 • nintendoeverything.com

Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar begins introducing marriage candidates

August 5: Starting today, Marvelous is kicking off a weekly video series for Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar that will introduce the eligible marria...

22nd Aug, 2025 • nintendolife.com

Beautiful Disney-esque Horror 'Bye Sweet Carole' Gets Suitably Spooky Release Date

Bunny hop. Maximum Entertainment and Little Sewing Machine have announced that Bye Sweet Carole

22nd Aug, 2025 • nintendoeverything.com

Bye Sweet Carole secures Nintendo Switch release date, new trailer [update: physical release]

August 21: Today, Maximum Entertainment and developer Little Sewing Machine gave the final release date for Bye Sweet Carole.

22nd Aug, 2025 • nintendolife.com

Feature: What's It Like To Attend Gamescom 2025?

Das Ist Wunderbar? I’ve never been to Gamescom before.

22nd Aug, 2025 • nintendolife.com

Bandai Namco Gets The 'Once Upon A Katamari' Hype Rolling With This Opening Movie

Ready to roll. Bandai Namco popped up at the Partner Direct last month to reveal Once Upon a Katamari

22nd Aug, 2025 • nintendoeverything.com

Top-down shooter Sky of Destruction hitting Nintendo Switch soon

Sometimes You is set to publish Sky of Destruction on Nintendo Switch, the company announced today.

22nd Aug, 2025 • nintendolife.com

Guide: Where To Pre-Order Kirby Air Riders For Nintendo Switch 2

Racing to find the best deals. After its initial reveal back in April, Kirby Air Riders

22nd Aug, 2025 • nintendolife.com

Pokémon TCG Pocket's Next Gen II-Themed Booster Pack Arrives Very Soon

Raicool. The rollercoaster ride of Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket ...

22nd Aug, 2025 • nintendoeverything.com

Aeterna Lucis confirmed for Nintendo Switch [update: delay due to Hollow Knight: Silksong]

December 14: After first teasing Aeterna Lucis one year ago, Aeternum Game Studios today shared more information and confirmed plans for release on...

22nd Aug, 2025 • nintendoeverything.com

Once Upon A Katamari opening movie

Bandai Namco uploaded the official opening movie for Once Upon A Katamari today.

22nd Aug, 2025 • nintendoeverything.com

Rumor: Pokemon Legends: Z-A leak gives first look at two new Mega Evolutions

A new leak for Pokemon Legends: Z-A has apparently happened, with images showing showing brand new Mega Evolutions.

22nd Aug, 2025 • nintendolife.com

Review: 8BitDo Arcade Controller For Switch + Switch 2 - The Best Way To Play Street Fighter 6

8BitDid it again. If you’re into fighting games, chances are you’ve probably seen �" or maybe even used �" a bunch of leverless arcade contr...

22nd Aug, 2025 • nintendoeverything.com

Monster Hunter Stories 2 is Europe’s next Nintendo Switch Online Game Trial

Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin will be featured as the next Nintendo Switch Online Game Trial in Europe, it’s been announced.

22nd Aug, 2025 • nintendolife.com

Video: We've Played Cronos: The New Dawn On Switch 2

And it's looking gooey. It only feels like yesterday that Bloober Team confirmed that Cronos: The New Dawn

22nd Aug, 2025 • nintendoeverything.com

First footage of Final Fantasy 7 Remake on Nintendo Switch 2

The very first footage of Final Fantasy 7 Remake on Nintendo Switch 2 has arrived, showcasing ten minutes of action from the RPG.

22nd Aug, 2025 • nintendoeverything.com

Kirby Air Riders confirms splitscreen multiplayer

Kirby Air Riders has officially confirmed plans for local mutliplayer splitscreen support.

22nd Aug, 2025 • nintendolife.com

First Footage Of Elden Ring Running On Switch 2 Appears Online

Docked and loaded. Earlier this week, we were lucky enough to head to the Nintendo booth at Gamescom and go hands-on

22nd Aug, 2025 • nintendolife.com

Devil May Cry: Season 2 Teaser Sets Up A Showdown Between Dante And Virgil

"I hoped it would be you, little brother". Netflix has debuted its teaser trailer for the upcoming second season of Devil May Cry, the animated ad...

22nd Aug, 2025 • nintendolife.com

Japanese Charts: Mario Kart World Gets Back To Demolishing The Competition

Is there anyone else out there? After a short break, Famitsu has published the estimated Japanese p...

22nd Aug, 2025 • nintendolife.com

It's Almost Showtime For Overwatch 2's New Persona Collab

No joke. Persona 5 's Joker has made surprise appearances in games like Super...

22nd Aug, 2025 • nintendoeverything.com

Dungeon crawler RPG Dragon Ruins announced for Nintendo Switch

Kemco has announced its newest release for Nintendo Switch, Dragon Ruins.

22nd Aug, 2025 • nintendolife.com

Gear.Club Unlimited 3 Speeds Onto Switch 2 Later This Year

Get ready for "instant driving enjoyment". It's been announced another racing game is speeding onto the Switch 2 in the future.

22nd Aug, 2025 • nintendoeverything.com

Famitsu software sales (8/4/25 – 8/17/25) – Top 30

The latest expanded Japanese software sales are as follows: August 4 �" August 10 1.

22nd Aug, 2025 • nintendolife.com

Round Up: The First Impressions Of Kirby Air Riders Are In

Racing onto Switch 2 this November. Sakurai finally gave us our first proper look at Kirby Air Riders

22nd Aug, 2025 • nintendolife.com

New Limited-Time Pokémon Scarlet And Violet Distribution Now Available

Add a Shiny Chien-Pao to your party. Although the focus is beginning to shift to the next Pokémon game, The Pokémon Company is still running r...

22nd Aug, 2025 • nintendoeverything.com

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Shiny Chien-Pao distribution released for a limited time

A new Shiny Chien-Pao distribution is now available in both Pokemon Scarlet and Pokemon Violet.

21st Aug, 2025 • nintendoeverything.com

First Elden Ring Nintendo Switch 2 footage surfaces, 15 minutes in total

The very first footage is now in showing Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition running on Nintendo Switch 2.

21st Aug, 2025 • nintendolife.com

Nintendo Download: 21st August (North America)

Herdling! Roadwarden! Uhh...umm... The latest Nintendo Download update for North America has arrived �" a few hours late, but unless you've been...

21st Aug, 2025 • nintendolife.com

Ys X: Proud Nordics Sails West On Switch 2 In Early 2026

NIS anchors another Game-Key Card release. NIS America is bringing Ys X: Proud Nordics

21st Aug, 2025 • nintendolife.com

Review: Turtle Beach Airlite Fit For Nintendo Switch 2 - A No-Frills, All-Round Solid Bargain Headset

A budget beauty? Between everyone at Nintendo Life, we've already got quite the heady (thanks) collection of gaming headsets for Switch 2 since th...

21st Aug, 2025 • nintendolife.com

Hollow Knight Has Now Sold Almost 15 Million Copies

HorNET profit. It would come as no surprise to hear that Hollow Knight is one of t...

21st Aug, 2025 • nintendoeverything.com

Ratcheteer DX announced for Nintendo Switch

Today, Panic and Shaun Inman announced Ratcheteer for Nintendo Switch.

21st Aug, 2025 • nintendoeverything.com

Good Boy announced for Nintendo Switch 2, an ecosystem-driven Metroidvania game

Good Boy, the first Team17-published Nintendo Switch 2 game, has just been announced.

21st Aug, 2025 • nintendolife.com

Co-Op Party Platformer 'King Of Meat' Will Make The Jump To Switch 2 Early Next Year

While the Switch 1 version goes MIA. Amazon Games and Glowmade have announced that their hack-and-slash co-op party platformer, King of Meat

21st Aug, 2025 • nintendolife.com

Team Cherry's Already Got "Ambitious" Plans For Hollow Knight: Silksong Additional Content

"Hopefully we can achieve some of it". Team Cherry has finally lifted the lid on Hollow Knight: Silksong

21st Aug, 2025 • nintendoeverything.com

Dreamed Away gets Nintendo Switch release date, new trailer

Pineapple Works announced today that Dreamed Away will be released on Nintendo Switch on October 23.

21st Aug, 2025 • nintendolife.com

Rare Arcade Version Joins Two Of The Worst 'Mortal Kombat' Games In Legacy Kollection

Update: UMK3 WaveNet version also included. Never accuse Digital Eclipse of not going all-in for its retro compilations.

21st Aug, 2025 • nintendoeverything.com

Hollow Knight: Silksong getting extra content after launch

Some sort of extra content is in the works for Hollow Knight: Silksong that will be added after launch.