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Wednesday11th Jun 2025
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"Mario Kart World is beautiful"
Mario Kart World is proving to be a big hit with fans, thanks to its range of tracks, the open-world mode and its online features. It still has the accursed Blue Shell, of course, which you can thankfully dodge if you know what you're doing. This weapon has been ruining friendships for years and is one of the many...
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News Forget The PS4, Koei Tecmo Reckons Switch 2 Is Closer To Xbox Series S
In of "raw computing power", that is
They say that comparison is the thief of Joy-Con — or something along those lines — but ever since Switch 2's reveal, people have been clamouring to work out how Nintendo's latest matches up against the other consoles on the market. Before launch, the tech experts over at Digital Foundry suggested the...
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News "A Must-Have Launch Title" - Digital Foundry Delivers Its Fast Fusion Verdict
"The most technically impressive game of the launch line-up"
Digital Foundry has provided its tech review for Fast Fusion on the Switch 2, calling it "the most technically impressive game of the launch line-up" and a "must-have" for early adopters. Starting off on a bit of a downer, however, DF notes that the overall image quality isn't quite up to...
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News Capcom Is Recording Switch 2 Game-Key Card Purchases As "Digital Sales"
You have to to play after all
Game-Key Card releases have been a huge talking point in the lead up to the launch of the Switch 2 – arguably blurring the lines between physical and digital media. Now that Nintendo's new system is out, it seems Capcom has revealed how it will be reporting game-key card sales. This information comes from a...
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Guide Mario Kart World: How To Access The Hidden LAN Mode Option
pLAN ahead
From the menu or settings screen, it might not appear that you can play Mario Kart World over LAN (Local Area Network). However, just like its predecessor, it's absolutely possible to play MKW via LAN mode - it's just hidden in the menu options. Here's how to find it... <toc> Mario Kart World - How to Play in LAN Mode: Here's...
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News Charles Martinet Explains How He Wants To "Maintain The Integrity" Of Mario
"I just don't improvise non-Mario phrases"
There's been some recent confusion on social media and elsewhere online about what the former voice of Mario, Charles Martinet, is allowed to do when it comes to promoting the iconic Nintendo mascot at certain public events. It stems from a post shared by the online content creator Ricky Berwick, who...
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Review Fortnite (Switch 2) - A Visual Overhaul & Neat Mouse Mode Tricks For Ol' Reliable
A mouse-t play
Listen. I'm not gonna dive into this review of Fortnite on Switch 2 with any ideas of pretending to know everything, or even understand anything, about a game that's grown from hastily retooled battle royale to...well...it looks kind of like Roblox now, in all honesty. What on earth is going on here? Yes, since the last time I...
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Random Is That The Zelda Triforce In Sonic Racing's Artwork? No, Probably Not
Sonic experts are on the case
Last week, SEGA unveiled the first batch of Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds guest characters. This includes not only characters like Hatsune Miku but also Steve, Alex and Creeper from Minecraft. There are some other supposed leaks still doing the rounds as well. Now, the official Sonic social media has sent Sonic...
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News Switch 2 Helps Street Fighter 6 Achieve Five Million Global Sales
It's now the third best-selling Street Fighter
Capcom has announced that Street Fighter 6 has now sold over 5 million units since its initial release in 2023; a milestone helped considerably by the recent release on the Nintendo Switch 2. This makes it the third best-selling Street Fighter game of all time at the time of writing. Street Fighter V...
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News It Looks Like Another Harvest Moon Game Is On Its Way To Switch
Home Sweet Home
Harvest Moon is returning to the Switch next month with two 3DS games, but it looks like there could be even more on the way. According to a new rating that's popped up in Taiwan, the mobile game Harvest Moon: Home Sweet Home 'Deluxe Edition' is making its way across to the Switch and PlayStation 5. As mentioned by Gematsu, this...
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Tuesday10th Jun 2025
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Round Up The Reviews Are In For The Nintendo Switch 2
Here's what the critics think so far
It's almost been a week since the arrival of the Switch 2. Now that more outlets have spent some time with Nintendo's new hybrid system, first impressions and reviews are beginning to roll in. If you haven't already seen our own "review-in-progress" here on Nintendo Life, based on what we've experienced so far,...
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News Splatoon Raiders, A New Splatoon Spin-Off, Is Confirmed For Switch 2
Wait, what?
Nintendo has revealed Splatoon Raiders, an all-new spin-off title exclusive to the Switch 2. Taking place on the Spirhalite Islands, Splatoon Raiders is a single-player story-focused experience in which you play as a mechanic investigating some strange goings on alongside Deep Cut. Gameplay looks reasonably familiar, from what little...
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PSA , You Can 'Fix' The Camera In Zelda: The Wind Waker On Switch 2
Just watch how it affects other gameplay mechanics
After years of begging from ionate fans, The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker has made it to the Switch 2. Okay, it's not the HD version we were perhaps hoping for, but if you're particularly fond of the GameCube original, you can now play it via Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack. It's...
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Review No Man's Sky - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition - Hello Games' Classic Without Cuts Or Concessions
Atlas(t)
When was the first time you played No Man's Sky? For me, it was right back at its initial launch in 2016, a launch that, for reasons that have been recounted ad nauseam by now, left me fairly miffed overall. Here was a game that was very obviously a huge task for its small (and, as it turned out, phenomenally determined) dev team, a game...
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PSA If You Have A Switch 2 "Battery Charge" Display Issue, Here's How To Fix It
A handy step-by-step guide
The Switch 2 has got off to promising start, but there is one issue Nintendo has identified that's tied to the system's battery. On its page, it's acknowledged an issue where the "battery charge indicator" or percentage on the Switch 2 displays incorrectly. In some cases, the charge may display as being almost...
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Review Nintendo Switch 2 Carry Case - The Official Option Is A Solid One
Made by Nintendo itself
When it comes to carry cases, many people swear by 'official' options, and with good reason; when Nintendo is tasked with making a case for its own console, you'd assume the company would produce a decent product. That's certainly true of the official Nintendo Switch 2 Carry Case ($39.99 / £20.99), which is one of the two...
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UK Charts Nintendo Switch 2 Annihilates The Competition In Its Debut Week
Mario Kart World grabs the gold
Here we are folks, the first breakdown of the UK charts since the Nintendo Switch 2 launched. As expected, the launch line-up has performed exceedingly well, with Mario Kart World comfortably nabbing the top prize. Hogwarts Legacy takes second place, though oddly enough, Switch 2 sales actually lag behind Switch 1...
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News Splatoon 3 To Get Free Switch 2 Update Later This Week
New content ink-oming
Here's a Switch game we thought would get a little boost on Switch 2 — Splatoon 3! While it wasn't part of the initial free update line-up, Nintendo (via the Nintendo Today! app) has announced that the game will be receiving a Switch 2 update later this week, on 12th June. That's not all, though — 30 new weapons in the...
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News Switch 2 Is Nintendo's Biggest UK Console Launch Of All Time
But PS5 and Xbox Series X|S have it beat
The Switch 2 is Nintendo's biggest console launch of all time in the UK, according to NielsenIQ data shared with The Game Business. While NielsenIQ does not share specific figures, the Switch 2 has reportedly outsold the original Switch by more than 2 to 1 (though it should be noted that the Switch 1 was...
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Opinion An Ode To The Fallen Arm, Xenoblade Chronicles' Best Map
How revenge falls
Among all the Switch 2 excitement, we didn't want this to get lost: Xenoblade Chronicles is now 15 years old! To celebrate, Alana recalls something which turned the game from a great one into a special one. Warning: This article contains spoilers for Xenoblade Chronicles, so be wary if you haven't at least made it to the final...
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News Sounds Like Switch 2 Is Already Breaking Sales Records In
Mon dieu!
The Nintendo Switch 2 was widely anticipated to be the biggest console launch of all time in the weeks leading up to its release, and according to new information from Gyo on X (thanks, Push Square), the console may have already broken records in . Over the first weekend, the Switch 2 is said to have sold more than 200,000 units in...
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Poll So, What's Your Favourite Course In Mario Kart World?
Track mania
We're willing to bet there are a fair few of you out there who spent the weekend up to your elbows in axle grease with Mario Kart World - would that be a fair assessment? It's a big old game and we're still working on finalising our review of the Switch 2 launch game after getting our hands on it last Thursday, and while you can read...
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News Mario Kart World Players Have Found A Really Easy Way To Farm Coins
Tedious, but easy
Mario Kart World lets you unlock a bevy of interesting new karts by collecting in-game coins. Specifically, you get one new kart for every 100 coins you collect; which is pretty much how it was on Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. You'll need to grab a total of 3,000 coins to nab every in-game vehicle, which in standard play might take quite a...
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News Fast Fusion's First Content Update Includes A Remade 'Fast RMX' Track
Plus a new graphics option
Shin'en Multimedia's Fast Fusion has proven to be a big hit with Nintendo Switch 2 owners, earning a coveted score of 9/10 from yours truly. The company isn't quite done with the game, however, and we can reveal that the first content update will contain a remade track from Fast RMX. You might be able to...
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News Yes, Call Of Duty Is Still On The Way To Nintendo Hardware
Microsoft and Activision reconfirm
Nintendo's platforms were notably absent from the latest Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 announcement, so what exactly is going on here now that the 10-year deal has been done and the Switch 2 is officially in the hands of consumers? Although there have been no public updates, according to Kotaku's senior reporter Ethan...
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News It's Official, Disney Dreamlight Valley Is Getting A Switch 2 Version
"Stay tuned"
A lot of developers have already announced (and released) Switch 2 versions of their existing titles and now Gameloft is ing the club with some news about Disney Dreamlight Valley. In an announcement on social media, it's confirmed its popular life sim will eventually be making its way across to Nintendo's new hybrid platform. In...
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Guide Best Nintendo Switch 2 Game Card Cases
One for the physical game collectors
If you’ve already picked up a protective case for your Switch 2 — and if not, you might want to check out our Best Nintendo Switch 2 Cases guide — the next thing to think about is how you’re storing your growing collection of physical games. Game card cases might not be the flashiest accessory, but...
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News Another Enhanced PC Classic Is On Its Way To Switch This July
Neverwinter Nights 2 returns
During the PC Gaming Show earlier on, the team at Aspyr lifted the lid on an enhanced edition of Obsidian Entertainment's 2006 fantasy RPG Dungeons & Dragons: Neverwinter Nights 2. Following the release of the original game's enhanced release on the eShop in 2019, the sequel's new version will be releasing for...
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News Mario Kart World Invitational Announced For 'Nintendo Live 2025 Tokyo'
Get ready to race this October
Mario Kart World is now officially in the hands of Switch 2 owners around the globe, and with this in mind, Nintendo has today announced its new 'Invitational 2025 tournament'. This event will be taking place at Nintendo Live 2025 Tokyo later this year between 4th and 5th October. Nintendo hasn't shared any other...
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Monday9th Jun 2025
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Come on and the Kohga
It felt weird coming back to Tears of the Kingdom, one of my favourite gaming experiences evz, so soon after I had wrapped it up for the first time. Time has sped by unfathomably quickly, and I wasn't sure whether a performance boost and an additional mobile app would be enough to let the Nintendo Switch 2 Edition get its...
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Guide Best Nintendo Switch 2 Cases To Carry And Protect Your Console
Look after your Switch 2 in style
If you’ve ever slung your Switch (2) in a backpack before heading out, you’ll know the creeping worry that comes with every jostle and knock. The Nintendo Switch 2 might be sturdier than it looks, but it’s still a pricey bit of kit with a big, beautiful screen that deserves looking after. Whether you’re...
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News Classic Atari 2600 Title 'Adventure' Is Being Revived As A Metroidvania
Launching later this year
We must it, when Atari announced Adventure of Samsara over the weekend, it took us a good couple of minutes to realise it was officially linked to the classic 2600 game Adventure. Watching the trailer, the overall look and feel of the game didn't really form any connections in our mind, but then the title came up and we...
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The ultimate life form?
When I originally reviewed Sonic X Shadow Generations on the Switch, I went bold and called it “the very best 3D Sonic game so far” – a statement I very much stand by. The combination of the nostalgia-fueled Sonic Generations and the thrillingly dark, Shadow-focused expansion made it an experience that comfortably...
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News Switch 2 Pro Controller Teardown Gives Us A Good Look At The New Sticks
Looks like they're made by Alps Alpine
Despite some gripes with the D-pad, it was tough to imagine how Nintendo might improve on the Switch Pro Controller until we finally got our hands on the new one. And while it's a pricey upgrade and one that you might want to put off if you've got a perfectly functioning Switch 1 version, the Pro Controller 2...
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News Limited Run Games Says It's Found The Cause Of Switch 2's Carbon Engine Issues
Rogue code in road
It seems as though Limited Run Games has run into some teething issues with its Carbon Engine emulation solution on Switch 2. Over the past few days, there have been a few notices posted online regarding Limited Run games such as Tomba! Special Edition and Clock Tower: Rewind which aren't currently running p
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News Game Freak's Action RPG Looks Awesome, But Don't Expect It On Switch 2 Yet
We're not in Kanto any more...
Game Freak has made games other than Pokémon before. It has also released games on non-Nintendo platforms before. Yet whenever it spices up a launch schedule with either of these curveballs, it never fails to catch us off guard. Yesterday, the Pokémon dev popped up at the Xbox Games Showcase to reveal Beast of...
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Don't sleep on this one
When you've got a shiny new handheld like the Switch 2, getting a good carry case is of the utmost importance. However, not all carry cases are created equal; some are fine when it comes to providing a modicum of protection on the move, while others are built with a little more robustness. I'm pleased to report that Genki's...
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News Xbox Officially Enters The Handheld Space, But Nintendo Won't Be Worried
This feels as niche as it gets
Xbox has officially entered the handheld space with the announcement of two new devices: the ROG Xbox Ally and the ROG Xbox Ally X. Launching toward the end of 2025, the new portable systems are the result of a collaboration between Xbox and Asus. They aim to take advantage of Xbox Play Anywhere, a service that lets...
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News Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade Scores Switch 2 Release Window
Seven Up
We were thrilled to see Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade make an appearance at the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct back in April, and now Square Enix has drip-fed us a little more information about when we can expect to see it come our way. At last night's Xbox Games Showcase, the studio revealed that the remake will be arriving on Switch 2...
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Review Survival Kids (Switch 2) - Konami's NS2 Debut Is Cosy, Competent, Kid-Friendly Co-op
At first I was afraid, I was petrified
A treasure map: a voyage. The ocean sploshing happily at your makeshift raft. Then a ferocious storm! Shipwrecked, alone, starving, surely doomed. Well, not exactly. The happy sploshing part, yes — and technically a shipwreck — but then you’re in for a calypso-tinged, cosy hangout with friends. Survival...
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News The Live-Action Legend Of Zelda Movie Has Been Delayed, But Not By Much
"We will take the extra time to make the film as good as it can be"
Nintendo has delayed the live-action The Legend of Zelda movie to 7th May 2027. In a statement posted on X, Shigeru Miyamoto confirmed that the movie was being delayed "for production reasons". The film's original release date was 26th March 2027, so it's only a few extra...
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News No Man's Sky Multiplayer Is Currently Broken On Switch 2, Cross-Saves Also Causing Issues
Error creating websockets?
Well, the big new Nintendo Switch 2 upgrade of Hello Games' ever-evolving No Man's Sky is now in the wild, and it's certainly looking like a much slicker, smoother experience on Nintendo's powered-up platform. Indeed, we're planning a full review in due course, so sit tight on that while we work our way through the launch...
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News Clock Tower: Rewind To Receive "Switch 2 Exclusive Features," Says Limited Run
And other games, once they've got them working
Limited Run Games has been chatting to our sister site, Time Extension, regarding an annoying bug that's currently causing issues with its Carbon Engine on Switch 2. Don't worry, gang, they are on a fix! In the statement to TE, Josh Fairhurst from Limited Run also dropped the fact that Clock Tower,...
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Random Transferring Pics From Switch 2 To PC Via USB-C Only Works Via The Bottom Slot
If only there were an easi—oh wait, there is
Now, I'm not entirely sure how much you take and use screenshots on your Nintendo Switch or Switch 2 consoles, but let me tell you, I take tons and I use even more. So connecting to a Switch to my laptop via USB has become my go-to way to get my game shots up and ready for scrutiny where I need them...
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Competition Share How You're Using GameChat and Win LEGO Mario Kart + Mighty Bowser!
We want to see your GameChat Selfies!
The Nintendo Switch 2 has officially launched, and to commemorate this exciting release, Nintendo Life is able to offer an amazing LEGO giveaway, sponsored by Nintendo UK. You could win a LEGO Mario Kart – Mario & Standard Kart (72037) set alongside an impressive LEGO The Mighty Bowser™ (71411) set,...
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Sunday8th Jun 2025
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Guide Best MicroSD Express Cards For Nintendo Switch 2
Your old Switch cards won't work, it's time for an upgrade
The Switch 2 will thankfully have a lot more internal storage than its predecessor, boasting 256GB at launch compared to the meagre 32GB seen in the original (or 64GB if you have an OLED). Still, more storage is always better, but with the Switch 2, you'll need to opt for a microSD Express...
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- Nintendo Switch
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Review The Legend Of Zelda: The Wind Waker (GameCube) - A Timeless Treasure
Cel-da? Is...is that you?
In honour of the game's arrival on Switch 2 as part of the Nintendo Classics GameCube lineup, here's our new retro review of one of Link's most memorable adventures... If I were to put together a list of my favourite pre-Switch-era Zelda games, those that came before the
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Review Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour - Surprising, Delightful, And You Know Where It Belongs
Museum peace
Altogether now! "This should have been a pack-in." Or, if that simply wasn't on the table, free for the first year. Or free with a Nintendo Switch Online subscription. It's painfully obvious to everybody but Nintendo that paywalling this specific software further behind the already-pricey console is a mistake. And it's a real shame...
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"Mario Kart World is going to move a lot of Switch 2"
Mario Kart World has the most graphical horsepower we've ever seen in the history of the Mario Kart series, and if you're eager to know the exact details about how this game is performing on the Switch 2, Digital Foundry has now delivered its tech review. In the Switch 2's portable and tabletop...
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PSA Here's How To View The Iconic GameCube Startup Screen On Switch 2
It's aliiiiive!
With the Switch 2 now available, Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion owners now have access to GameCube games – rejoice! Alas, it's only three for the time being, but they're absolute bangers, and more will come. For those particularly nostalgic for Nintendo's adorable little box from the early '00s, you might have been...
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