Surprise! Nintendo Has Announced A New Mobile Game
The "free-to-start" experience launches soon.Nintendo has today announced it's releasing a new "free-to-start" mobile game called Pictonico! on 28th May 2026.According to official PR, it's co-developed by Intelligent Systems (known for series such as WarioWare, Fire Emblem and Paper Mario) and will…
No Gravity Games Is Giving Away 6 Free Switch Games This Month
Bring on the freebies.It may not be the Christmas Holidays yet, but No Gravity Games is back with a fresh line-up of daily free Switch games.The 'Pixel Chaos Giveaway' gets underway tomorrow (19th May) and will be sticking around until 24th May, with one No Gravity Games-published title going for…
"That's Amazing!" - Final Fantasy Creator Approves Of FF6 Video Created By AI
We need to talk, Sakaguchi-san.We don't know about you, but we're normally pretty good at spotting generative AI videos; mainly because they look like absolute crap.With this in mind, it feels particularly disappointing whenever we see someone we admire seemingly approve of AI-generated slop –…
Marvel Cosmic Invasion DLC Adds Two New Fighters Today
With another wave incoming.We assumed that Marvel Cosmic Invasion might land some DLC at some point, and what do you know, here it is!Dotemu and Tribute Games have today released a surprise expansion for the superhero beat 'em up, adding two new fighters to the roster. Priced at $3.99, the DLC adds…
Review: Coffee Talk Tokyo (Switch) - An Enjoyable, Bittersweet Third Blend
A caffeine dream.When I was a teenager, I landed my first-ever job as a barista at a busy chain coffee shop in the heart of New York. When I didn’t have my nose in the books at school, I’d spend hours making all manner of drinks for the city’s thirsty clientele. It was daunting work —…
It's Official, Nintendo Is Heading To Gamescom This Year
But what will it have to show?After putting together a staggering on-floor presence last year, Nintendo has announced that it'll be returning to Cologne this summer for Gamescom 2026.The news was shared by the Nintendo DE X account, confirming that the company will be in attendance throughout the…
Using GameChat Will Actually Boost Pragmata's Performance On Switch 2
But why?If you've played Pragmata on the Switch 2, then you'll know by now that it's a pretty solid port from Capcom. Visuals look nice, it performs well, and it's just a damn good game through and through. But what if you could push the performance even further?Well, as demonstrated by the chaps…
Hands On: The Classic Zelda Formula Is In Safe Hands With 'The Adventures Of Elliot'
Missing Link.The "classic" Zelda format has been on hiatus for a little while now. Echoes of Wisdom certainly tapped into a nostalgic vibe, but for a new top-down Zelda, you've got to go all the way back to 2013's A Link Between Worlds to get your typical set-up of unlockable dungeons, Sage…
Rumour: Watch Out PS2, Switch May Soon Get A Big Boost In India
A fresh launch may be imminent.When Nintendo released its latest financial data, a lot of people were understandably focused on the news that the Switch 2 would soon be getting a price hike in the west. But one little nugget that fell under the radar was the fact that the original Switch is getting…
Namco's Caught The Suika Game Fever In This Upcoming Puzzler
Can you dig (dug) it?Suika Game took the world by storm when it first launched back in 2021. The simple gameplay loop of matching pieces of fruit to make bigger fruits has spawned a fair few clones in the years since, and now, Namco's getting in on the hype.Developer BeXide has announced that it is…
UK Charts: Indiana Jones Commences His Great Circular Crusade On Switch 2
But Tomodachi Life claims the top spot.Good morning, everyone! It's a new week, which means it's time to see what's going on in the world of boxed game sales in the UK.Indiana Jones and the Great Circle launched on the Switch 2, and so finds itself at number 2 in the top 40. Platform split…
Poll: So, Will You Be Getting Yoshi And The Mysterious Book For Switch 2?
Go on, tell us.Yoshi is just days away from returning in the new Switch 2 exclusive Yoshi and the Mysterious Book. After all of the news, previews and other information and footage surfacing online, we're wondering who will be checking it out on release.If you haven't already taken a look at our…
Mailbox: Tomodachi Teachings, 'Mainline' Mario, The Artist Formerly Known As Waluigi - Nintendo Life Letters
Issue #36 - May 2026.Welcome back, lovely people, for another trip to the Nintendo Life Mailbox.Got something you want to get off your chest in our monthly letters page feature? We're ready and waiting to read about your game-related ponderings.Read the full article on nintendolife.com
Poll: Box Art Brawl: Duel - Galactic Pinball
Seeing red.It's time for yet another edition of Box Art Brawl, and we're going virtual.Before we strap a plastic peripheral to our faces, however, let's take a look at last week's showdown, where a trio of covers for Bubsy in Claws Encounters of the Furred Kind went head-to-head. Despite some close…
Hamster Wants To Release Hundreds Of Games For Its Console Archives Series
"We feel like 800 titles should just be a point we pass".Hamster Corporation launched its new retro series Console Archives for the Switch 2 earlier this year, and it apparently wants this library to be even bigger than its Arcade Archives collection.During a chat with Famitsu recently, Hamster's…
More Nintendo LEGO Sets Are Being Retired Soon
Including Mario, Mario Kart and Animal Crossing sets.Following the news LEGO would be retiring its first Legend of Zelda set earlier this week, it's been discovered some other Nintendo sets will be retired soon.According to the Lego website's "last change to buy page", sets from the Super Mario,…
Guide: Best Indiana Jones Games, Ranked - Switch And Nintendo Platforms
Fortune and glory, kid.Updated with Indiana Jones and the Great Circle. Enjoy!Indiana Jones returned to cinemas in 2023 for one final crack of the whip. While rewatching the movies and whistling that John Williams theme awaiting Harrison Ford's return in The Dial of Destiny, we found ourselves…
Review: Dbrand Switch 2 Joy-Lock Controller Holder - "Even More Comfortable" Than Nintendo's Pro Pad? Let's See
Joys and Cons.Canadian peripherals company Dbrand has built its brand around an irreverent, sarcastic social media presence that's landed it in hot water on several occasions. But despite multiple missteps and apologies in recent years, it's still producing quality skins and accessories for…
Video: IO Interactive Chats With The Star Of Its New Game '007 First Light'
The name's Gibson. Patrick Gibson.IO Interactive's marketing of 007 First Light is now in full swing ahead of Bond's anticipated return on other platforms later this month.To help build some excitement, the studio is now showcasing its "amazing" ensemble cast, and it's got this underway with a…
Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (16th May)
What treasures await?Ahoy! You've made it to the weekend; give yourself a pat on the back.It's been a little quieter this week after Nintendo's recent financial report and Star Fox announcement, but there are still a few things worth highlighting. First up, a new limited 'Choose Your Game' Switch 2…