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Soapbox Pokémon Scarlet & Violet DLC Is A Chance To Win Back Disenchanted Fans
Mask off
Soapbox features enable our individual writers and contributors to voice their opinions on hot topics and random stuff they've been chewing over. Ahead of tomorrow's Pokémon Presents, Alana is hoping that The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero is a real treasure for Pokémon Scarlet & Violet. Pokémon Scarlet & Violet’s DLC, The...
News Stunning Storybook Adventure 'The Plucky Squire' Delayed To 2024
James Turner's new project is still being crafted
If there was one game announcement we were worried about during today's Devolver Delayed showcase, it was The Plucky Squire. And now we know that the gorgeous action-adventure game from All Possible Futures — a game studio founded by Pokémon artist James Turner — has been pushed back to 2024...
News Looks Like Mewtwo Will Be The Next Tera Raid In Pokémon Scarlet & Violet
According to an NSO newsletter
With the Pokémon Presents August 2023 showcase happening tomorrow, lots of Pokémon fans are no doubt anticipating what announcements will be shared. However, Nintendo itself may have let slip one of the surprises. According to a Thai-Japanese newsletter that has been sent out in the last 24 hours, Mewtwo will be...
Guide Pokémon Presents August 2023: Time, Where To Watch, Our Predictions
Unmasking our thoughts
It's happening — The Pokémon Company has announced the next Pokémon Presents showcase, which means we'll be dealing with a plethora of new details about the future of Pokémon. Pokémon Presents August 2023 is the second presentation of the year, following the February 2023 showcase for the franchise's birthday. Here's...
Memory Pak Secret Of Mana's Dazzling World Of Colour Opened My Eyes
You're looking a bit green
Welcome to the latest instalment in our nostalgia-inducing column, Memory Pak, where we deep-dive into some of the most memorable moments in gaming – good and bad. Today, Secret of Mana turns 30 years old in Japan, and to celebrate this seminal action RPG's anniversary, Alana is reminiscing about how the game's use of...
Feature Nintendo eShop Selects - July 2023
Our picks for the best Switch eShop games in July
It's the beginning of a new month — well, we're almost a week in at this point — and you know what that means? It's Nintendo Life's eShop Selects. We're already comfortably into August, which means summer is drawing to a close in the northern hemisphere. Hopefully, it's cooled down a bit where...
Video Let's Talk About Those Switch 2 Rumours, Then
Here we go again
Here we are again — the Switch 2 rumour mill is out in full force once again, but it's a little bit different this time around. Earlier this week, a report from VGC (which in turn has been corroborated by Eurogamer) stated that dev kits for Nintendo's next console have been shared with key studios and the console is targeting a...
News Quick, Grab A Purah Icon With New Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom NSO 'Mission & Rewards'
Ganondorf also coming later
The latest wave of Nintendo Switch Online Missions & Rewards Icons have been added, and it's a second batch of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom pictures to create a new profile picture for your Switch account. There are five waves this time around featuring a host of characters — new and old — that pop...
News Pokémon Presents Announced For 8th August 2023
Time for some Hidden Treasure?
The next Pokémon Presents showcase has been announced by The Pokémon Company, and it's coming early next week. On Tuesday 8th August at 9am EST / 2pm BST / 11pm AEST, we'll be getting a 35-minute presentation on the latest Pokémon news over on the official Pokémon YouTube channel. What exactly that news will be,...
News Stick To The Plan Is A Soothing Puzzle Game About A Dog Who Loves Sticks
A stick is for life
Stick to the Plan is a puzzle game about dogs, sticks, and big plans. The upcoming tile-based puzzler is coming to Steam on 12th September, with a Switch release date "yet to be determined", says publisher and developer Dead Pixel Tales. As you can no doubt guess, you play as a stick-loving dog named Roberto — and he really,...
Nintendo Download 3rd August (North America)
WrestleQuest! Tiny Thor! Legend Bowl!
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 and comment down below with your potential picks for the week. Enjoy! Switch eShop - Highlights: Brotato (Seaven Studio, 3rd Aug,...
Guide Best Cooking Games On Nintendo Switch
The Michelin stars
Food is one of the many joys of life, and for many, cooking is part of the fun. And as with all everyday activities, cooking has made its way into many a video game. Whether it's the central mechanic or a big part of character customisation and building, cooking has become a staple not just in the kitchen, but in many Switch...
News Theatrhythm Final Bar Line Reveals New DLC Song Pack For October
Play through the Bravely series' music
Square Enix revealed the first of two unannounced DLC song packs coming to Theatrhythm Final Bar Line today via the official Final Fantasy series Twitter. The Bravely Default Series Pack launches on 11th October and will include six songs from Bravely Default and Bravely Default II. The DLC will be available...
News Devolver Digital Announces Free Update For Low-Brow Blaster 'Broforce'
Broforce Forever drops this August
Broforce's long-awaited free update will be available to all starting on 8th August, Devolver Digital has revealed. Dubbed "2015's most patriotic video game", this dafter side-scrolling shooter has you blasting through levels as famous actors. And the next update — Broforce Forever, which is reported to be the...
News Hot Wheels Unleashed 2: Turbocharged Puts Family First With Fast & Furious Collab
Game launches in October
Before the game has even pulled up to the start line, Milestone has revealed the first collaboration for its upcoming racer, Hot Wheels Unleashed 2: Turbocharged, and we couldn't think of a more perfect pair than Hot Wheels and Fast & Furious. Right from the game's release on 19th October, you'll be able to get in the...
News Running Fable Scrambles Over The Finish Line This August On Switch
No giants here
You might remember Running Fable from last month's announcement trailer — and our cheeky little story about it. But there's no messing around here, as Seashell Studio has revealed that the game will be launching 9th August on Switch. Dubbed as a hybrid multiplayer racing strategy game (with cross-play available at launch between...
News Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes Delayed To 2024
"The decision was made in order to ensure the best possible story"
Rabbit & Bear Studios has revealed that Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes — the Suikoden-inspired RPG that smashed Kickstarter records back in 2020 — has been delayed to Q2 2024. Originally due to release this year, in a Kickstarter backer email sent out today (and a blog...
News Sonic Mania 2 Didn't Happen Because Sega Wanted To "Move Beyond" Pixel Art
"You kind of end up targeting a very specific core audience"
Sonic Mania is heralded by many of the blue blur's fans as one of the best Sonic games ever made. A sequel was a dream for many — more classic stages revamped, more brand new levels created, and those buttery smooth physics making a beautiful pixel art return. However, Sonic Mania 2...
Nintendo Download 27th July (North America)
Disney Illusion Island! Venba! Yggdra Union!
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 and comment down below with your potential picks for the week. Enjoy! Switch eShop - Highlights: Disney Illusion Island (Disney...
News Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2 Announced, Squidward & Jimmy Neutron Join The Roster
After weeks of rumours
Update: GameMill Entertainment has shared more details on its upcoming brawling sequel, Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2, along with a fresh batch of screenshots and pre-order details. Let's take a look at what's in store for us later this year: Key Features - A Totally New Fighting Game Experience: Rebuilt and reimagined from...
Video Pikmin Lore Is Incredibly In-Depth And Often Terrifying
Horrid-min
Pikmin 4's blossoming on Switch last week has opened up a whole new floodgate for many — the deep, dark world of Pikmin lore. Yep, there's lore in the world of Pikmin, and it's incredibly detailed and sometimes terrifying. Our own personal Piklopedia Alex over on our lovely YouTube channel has gone right down the excavation hole and...
News Nintendo Teases 'Tournament Manager' Feature For Splatoon 3
A quiet website update sheds some light
Nintendo seems to have quietly updated the Squid Research Lab web page for Splatoon 3 at some point over the past few days with details of an upcoming new feature called 'Tournament Manager'. Spotted by OatmealDome on Twitter, there's now a small note at the top of the Squid Research Lab page that says "his...
News Final Fantasy Developers Reminisce On IV, V, And VI In Anniversary Chat
The Super Famicom trilogy
The second part of the Final Fantasy 35th Anniversary Special Interview has been shared today on the official Final Fantasy YouTube, and this nostalgia-filled interview focuses on the Super Famicom / SNES trilogy that was recently rereleased in the Pixel Remaster series on Switch — Final Fantasy IV, V, and VI. Hosted...
News Futurama Crashes Into Fortnite Today
Update: Bite into it now
Update [Wed 26th Jul, 2023 14:30 BST]: The Fortnite x Futurama crossover has landed today! Following the earlier reveal, outfits for Bender, Fry, and Leela have appeared in-game and you can get them from the Item Shop. Not only that, Bender's Shiny Metal Raygun has been added, along with other accessories and alt costumes...
