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2nd Jan, 2026 • videogameschronicle.com

Dark Ties makes Yakuza Kiwami 3 an enticing prospect even for those who already finished Yakuza 3

2026 preview: Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio's latest remake promises to appeal to newcomers and veterans alike

2nd Jan, 2026 • nintendolife.com

Nintendo Download: 1st January (North America)

Space Invaders! Pritto Prisoner! Bundles!? The latest Nintendo Download update for North America arrived yesterday, and today we're combining it w...

2nd Jan, 2026 • nintendolife.com

A Pokémon-Inspired RPG More Than 20 Years In The Making Is Finally Heading To The Switch

Better late than never. If you're a fan of pixel art RPGs with a hint of Pokémon in its gameplay, then you'll want to keep an eye out for Navinos...

2nd Jan, 2026 • nintendolife.com

Konami Appears To Have A New Switch Game In The Works

ESRB rating for 'Enchanted Wonderland' sighted. Konami has been making a bit of a comeback recently, with the studio diving back into the world of...

2nd Jan, 2026 • nintendoeverything.com

Lighthearted action RPG Nezori confirmed for Nintendo Switch

Visualnoveler’s new project Nezori is confirmed for Nintendo Switch release.

2nd Jan, 2026 • nintendolife.com

Arcade Archives Celebrates 500 Retro Releases With Special Commemorative Game

Update: It's got 2026 underway with Space Invaders Part II. : Read the full article on nintendolife.com

2nd Jan, 2026 • nintendolife.com

Pokémon Kicks Off 30th Anniversary Celebrations With Animated Logo Reveal

Feeling old yet? It's a new year, and the video game industry is already gearing up for some absolutely huge celebrations. The monster-catching p...

2nd Jan, 2026 • nintendolife.com

Splatoon 3 Has Now Been Rated For The Switch 2

Following a Switch 2 rating for Pikmin 3 Deluxe. Earlier this week, a Nintendo Switch 2 rating for Pikmin 3 Deluxe

1st Jan, 2026 • nintendoeverything.com

The Bagman, a 16-bit point-and-click and survival horror game, planned for Nintendo Switch

Bad Tasty is currently hard at work on its new game The Bagman, which will be released on Nintendo Switch.

1st Jan, 2026 • eurogamer.net

How many main missions are in Pokémon Legends Z-A?

Knowing how many main missions there are in Pokémon Legends Z-A is handy to know if you’re wanting to know the game’s length before jumping in...

1st Jan, 2026 • nintendoeverything.com

Survival horror game Inanima in the works for Nintendo Switch

Obscure Tales, the developer behind Lamentum, has confirmed its next game Inanima for Nintendo Switch.

1st Jan, 2026 • nintendolife.com

Feature: The Art I 'Stole' From Nintendo

And where it is now. Over the holiday season, we're republishing some of the best articles from Nintendo Life writers and contributors from 2025 <...

1st Jan, 2026 • videogameschronicle.com

Yoshi and the Mysterious Book has the potential to show it shouldn’t be judged by its cover

2026 preview: Despite its familiar appearance, there could be hidden depth to this one

1st Jan, 2026 • nintendolife.com

Feature: "We're Going To Need More Toilet Paper" - This Is Mario Kart-Attack!

A Mario Kart Live anniversary blowout. Over the holiday season, we're republishing some of the best articles from Nintendo Life writers and cont...

1st Jan, 2026 • nintendoeverything.com

Pokemon Legends: Z-A Ranked Battles Season 5 incoming, rewards detailed including Sceptilite

It’s been announced that Pokemon Legends: Z-A is soon set to kick off Ranked Battles Season 5, and we have details on rewards, including Sceptili...

1st Jan, 2026 • timeextension.com

Prices Of Second-Hand Nintendo 3DS Consoles Spike Online

Some 3DS XL units are selling for 76% more than they cost at launch. Nintendo may be two consoles into its combined hybrid hardware strategy, but...

1st Jan, 2026 • nintendoeverything.com

Nintendo Download – January 1, 2026 (Europe)

The latest European Nintendo Downloads for the week of January 1, 2026 are as follows: Switch Download Adventure Reborn Adventures of a Cat in Spac...

1st Jan, 2026 • nintendoeverything.com

Nintendo Download – January 1, 2026 (North America) – Fairy Tail: Dungeons and more

It’s time for the newest North American Nintendo Download Switch report for the week of January 1, 2026.

1st Jan, 2026 • videogameschronicle.com

With just months left before its release, Capcom’s Pragmata remains a mystery in many ways

2026 preview: Will Capcom's numerous delays result in a masterpiece or a missed opportunity?

1st Jan, 2026 • nintendolife.com

Back Page: I Was The Louvre Heist Thief, But I Was Just Trying To Steal Their 3DSes

C'est tout un gros malentendu! Over the holiday season, we're republishing some of the best articles from Nintendo Life writers and contributors f...

1st Jan, 2026 • nintendolife.com

Guide: Upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 Games & Accessories For January & February 2026

Old horizons. The new year is here, and with it comes the promise of video games.

1st Jan, 2026 • nintendolife.com

Feature: Jump, Man - A Celebration Of The Greatest Jumps In Gaming

Jump day. Over the holiday season, we're republishing some of the best articles from Nintendo Life writers and contributors from 2025

1st Jan, 2026 • nintendolife.com

Editorial: Happy New Year From Nintendo Life

'26 mix. Good news, everyone! No need to bother with all that GOTY rigmarole next year, as it's already wrapped and bagged.

1st Jan, 2026 • nintendoeverything.com

Vampire Survivors: The Grimoire lore book revealed, pre-orders open

Those looking to get even more out of Vampire Survivors will be interested to hear that a brand new hardcover art book is on the way known as The G...

1st Jan, 2026 • eurogamer.net

All January Sea Creatures in Animal Crossing New Horizons

Knowing all January Sea Creatures in Animal Crossing: New Horizons will help you figure out which ones you're diving for. Read more

31st Dec, 2025 • nintendoeverything.com

Monster taming game Yami Kids coming to Nintendo Switch

The moody monster taming Yami Kids has been confirmed for Nintendo Switch release.

31st Dec, 2025 • eurogamer.net

How to make Shiny Donut recipe in Mega Dimension

Getting the Shiny Donut recipe in Pokémon Legends Z-A will be of use to you when hunting shinies in the Mega Dimension DLC. Read more

31st Dec, 2025 • nintendolife.com

Opinion: No One Told Me 'Chibi-Robo' Is Traumatising

Just your very presence makes everyone happy, happy...

31st Dec, 2025 • nintendoeverything.com

Enchanted Wonderland, an unannounced Konami game for Nintendo Switch, has been found

The ESRB has rated an unknown Nintendo Switch game from Konami, which is titled Enchanted Wonderland.

31st Dec, 2025 • videogameschronicle.com

I hope Duskbloods provides a better FromSoftware multiplayer experience than Elden Ring Nightreign did

2026 preview: It may not be the solo exclusive Switch 2 players wanted, but with Miyazaki directing, it's an automatic most-wanted

31st Dec, 2025 • nintendolife.com

Feature: Who Is Devon Pritchard? - Meet The Next NOA President Stepping Into Bowser's Boots

Dougging deep. Over the holiday season, we're republishing some of the best articles from Nintendo Life writers and contributors from 2025

31st Dec, 2025 • eurogamer.net

Pokémon Legends Z-A Dream Eater explained

Knowing how to get Dream Eater in Pokémon Legends Z-A will be handy to know as you look to add new attacks to their repertoire. Read more

31st Dec, 2025 • nintendolife.com

McDonald's Has Another TCG Promo In The Works For Pokémon's 30th Anniversary

In a pickle. The 30th anniversary of Pokémon is fast approaching on 27th Februa...

31st Dec, 2025 • nintendoeverything.com

New Splatoon 3 listing for Nintendo Switch 2 has appeared

There could be something happening with Splatoon 3 on Nintendo Switch 2 as a new rating has now appeared.

31st Dec, 2025 • videogameschronicle.com

If Pokopia can successfully merge Pokémon with Animal Crossing, it could be absolutely huge

2026 preview: But will Pokémon Pokopia gives fans a good reason to come back every day?

31st Dec, 2025 • nintendolife.com

Opinion: Wishlisting Games On Switch eShop Is A Game In Itself

Thumbnail and I. I love browsing the eShop, and the clicky sounds as you scroll across it. The pleasing crispness of the chick! sound goes so wel...

31st Dec, 2025 • nintendoeverything.com

Space Invaders Part 2 is this week’s Arcade Archives game on Nintendo Switch 2, Switch

Following up on the original game last week, Space Invaders Part 2 has been announced as the latest Arcade Archives game.

31st Dec, 2025 • nintendolife.com

Opinion: We Need To Talk About X Games

X and why? Over the holiday season, we're republishing some of the best articles from Nintendo Life writers and contributors from 2025

31st Dec, 2025 • eurogamer.net

The 50 best games of 2025, ranked

It's been another strange, difficult, and yet somehow also brilliant year for video games in 2025.

31st Dec, 2025 • nintendolife.com

Today Is Doug Bowser's Final Day As Nintendo Of America President

Devon Pritchard takes the chair tomorrow. Nintendo has announced that the President and Chief Operating Officer of Nintendo of America Doug Bowser...

31st Dec, 2025 • nintendolife.com

ICYMI: My Nintendo Adds Printable Metroid Prime 4 Box Art Cover, Databook Now Also Available In English

Metroid mania. Nintendo has been marketing and promoting the recent release Metroid Prime 4: Beyond

31st Dec, 2025 • nintendoeverything.com

Arcade-style game Living Dead House coming to Nintendo Switch

Deprecated Games is working on Living Dead House for Nintendo Switch, it’s been confirmed.

31st Dec, 2025 • nintendoeverything.com

List of all Nintendo Switch 2 games that support GameShare

Tying in with the launch of Nintendo Switch 2, we’ve put together a complete list of games that support GameShare.

31st Dec, 2025 • nintendolife.com

Persona 3 Reload Switch 2 Performance Update Now Live, Targets 60fps In Docked Mode

Update: Digital Foundry investigates. As the holiday celebrations get underway, Atlus has this week delivered a new update for Persona 3 Reload

31st Dec, 2025 • nintendolife.com

PSA: Stardew Valley - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition Update And European Release On The Way

The upgrade is available now in the US. Stardew Valley - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition

30th Dec, 2025 • nintendoeverything.com

Tenshi no Uta: The Angel Verse Collection getting worldwide Nintendo Switch release

Today, Limited Run Games announced that it’s giving Tenshi no Uta: The Angel Verse Collection a worldwide release.

30th Dec, 2025 • nintendolife.com

Opinion: Metroid II Doesn't Care If Samus Lives Or Dies

An existential crisis courtesy of the Game Boy. Over the holiday season, we're republishing some of the best articles from Nintendo Life writers a...

30th Dec, 2025 • nintendolife.com

Feature: Mothers & Daughters - Women Are The Heart Of Hollow Knight: Silksong

Who runs the world? Girl(bug)s! If you haven't yet made it to the end of Hollow Knight: Silksong �" one of our favourite games of 2025

30th Dec, 2025 • nintendoeverything.com

Nintendo Switch 2 has outsold Wii U, SEGA Dreamcast, PS Vita in the UK

We don’t have a ton of information about Nintendo Switch 2’s sales in the UK, but one interesting piece of data has now come in.

30th Dec, 2025 • nintendolife.com

Video: It's Time To Say Goodbye To The Lovely Felix-From-Nintendo-Life

Hej hej Felix! As the new year approaches, it's the season of goodwill and change, new things and new horizons (and not just NS2 Editions