Is it finally time?Speculation surrounding a potential remake of Final Fantasy IX has seemingly been growing for years at this point, rising exponentially when an NVIDIA leak made mention of the unannounced project in 2021.Now, we may well be on the brink of a reveal as Square Enix teases "a variety of projects" in accordance with the original game's 25th anniversary on its official website (thanks Push Square).Read the full article on nintendolife.com

The Japanese reveal tweet suggests so...Last week's surprise Nintendo Direct might not have been the showcase of wall-to-wall bangers that we had hoped for, but it still held its fair share of surprises perhaps the biggest of which was Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream.Sure, it had been rumoured for years, but we never really thought the Tomodachi Life series would be making a comeback on Switch. But it's real, it's coming next year and, according to the Japanese announcement tweet, people are rather hyped for it (thanks, VGC).Read the full article on nintendolife.com

Image: Nintendo LifeWell, that was somewhat short-lived. After briefly witnessing a new Nintendo release on the podium, the Big N's latest has seen quite the fall in its second week.Yes, last week's silver medal wasn't enough to keep Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition in the race this time, with the latest RPG dropping all the way down to 13th. Assassin's Creed Shadows continues to kill off the rest of the competition from the top spot, and Fireshine's British apocalyptic survivor, Atomfall, debuts at number two.Subscribe to Nintendo Life on YouTube801kWatch on YouTube This leaves Nintendo's old faithful to pick up the slack, once again. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe and Minecraft keep chugging along in seventh and eighth, while Hello Kitty Island Adventure starts strong on Switch and debuts in 10th.But that's quite enough chit-chat. Here's a look at the full top 40 for this week, with platform breakdowns for all of the titles available on other consoles as well as the Switch:Last WeekThis WeekGamePlatform Split11Assassin's Creed ShadowsNEW2Atomfall33Astro Bot44EA Sports FC 25Switch 42%, PS5 32%, PS4 20%, Xbox Series 6%55Split FictionNEW6The First Berserker: Khazan77Mario Kart 8 Deluxe88Minecraft99Call of Duty: Black Ops 6NEW10Hello Kitty Island Adventure611WWE 2K251112Super Mario Party Jamboree213Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition1814Hogwarts LegacySwitch 47%, PS5 26%, PS4 12%, Xbox Series 8%1015Monster Hunter Wilds1216It Takes TwoSwitch 80%, PS4 20%2017Topspin 2K251918Nintendo Switch Sports1719Animal Crossing: New Horizons1320Super Mario Bros. Wonder1621Grand Theft Auto V2922EA Sports UFC 51523F1 242124MySims Cozy Bundle2825The Witcher III: Wild Hunt Complete Edition2226Red Dead RedemptionPS4 76%, Switch 24%3027Donkey Kong Country Returns HD2628Sonic SuperstarsSwitch 64%, PS5 23%, Xbox Series 7%, PS4 6%2329Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon3630Super Mario Odyssey-31Disney Epic Mickey: RebrushedPS5 61%, Switch 35%, Xbox Series 3%3432Just Dance 2025 EditionSwitch 97%, PS5 3%3733Sonic X Shadow GenerationsPS5 49%, Switch 35%, PS4 10%, Xbox Series 10%3834Marvel's Spider-Man 23335LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker SagaPS5 67%, Switch 23%, PS4 5%, Xbox Series 5%-36Star Wars Jedi: Survivor3537Pokmon Violet-38Sniper Elite: Resistance-39Star Wars Outlaws2540Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit - RemasteredSwitch 99%, PS4 1%[Compiled by GfK]< Last week's chartsDid you pick up anything new this week? Let us know what you think of the latest charts in the comments below. Robot JoxRelated GamesSee AlsoShare:03 Jim came to Nintendo Life in 2022 and, despite his insistence that The Minish Cap is the best Zelda game and his unwavering love for the Star Wars prequels (yes, really), he has continued to write news and features on the site ever since. Hold on there, you need to login to post a comment...Related ArticlesRumour: Nintendo Switch 2 To Launch In June With 3-Phase Software PlanGoing through phaazesNintendo Direct Confirmed For Today, 27th March 202530 minutes of news for OG Switch gamesMetroid Prime 4: Beyond's Official Switch Box Art Is Absolutely StunningAhhhh we want itPokmon Scarlet & Violet: Mystery Gift Codes ListAll the current Pokmon Scarlet and Violet Mystery Gift codes

Image: Square EnixNier Automata is widely regarded as one of the finest action games in recent years thanks to its remarkably compelling gameplay and deceptively deep storytelling.In a new interview with AV Watch (thanks, Automaton), PlayStation vet Shuhei Yoshida went so far as to credit Automata as the "game that changed everything". He said that it effectively reversed the Japanese game industry's fortunes after years of struggle during the late 2000s and early 2010s when it tried too hard to appeal to Western tastes.Subscribe to Nintendo Life on YouTube801kWatch on YouTube Yoshida said "I think Yoko Taro (director) created it without paying any mind at all to making it sell overseas, but it was a tremendous success". Indeed, these words echo the sentiments of Masahiro Sakurai, who recently stated the importance of Japanese developers making games with domestic appeal rather than overseas appeal.Yoko Taro went one step further, however, and claimed on social media that he was actually ordered by producer Yosuke Saito to ignore what the West would ultimately think of his game."I'm honored that Automata is being praised, but it was Saito-P who ordered me to 'make it for the Japanese market without worrying about overseas reviews'.To be more precise, I remember him saying something like, 'You can't make a game for overseas, so (at least) do your best to make it for Japan'."Saito responded to this statement to soften the message somewhat, saying:What I said at the time went more like this:"Since were Japanese people, theres no need for us to go out of our way to cater to people overseas. Surely, well be able to attract at least a million players among all the people out there who genuinely want to play a Japanese game made by a Japanese person (the one and only Yoko Taro).Whatever the task was at the time, we think it's safe to say that the resulting game was an absolute banger, and well-deserving of its enduring praise. When we reviewed it for the Nintendo Switch, we called it a "modern classic" and awarded it a score of 9/10. The 15th anniversary takes place next yearNieR-ly perfectHave you played Nier Automata on Switch or elsewhere? What do you make of it? Share your thoughts with a comment down below.Related GamesSee AlsoShare:00 Nintendo Lifes resident horror fanatic, when hes not knee-deep in Resident Evil and Silent Hill lore, Ollie likes to dive into a good horror book while nursing a lovely cup of tea. He also enjoys long walks and listens to everything from TOOL to Chuck Berry. Hold on there, you need to login to post a comment...Related ArticlesNintendo Direct Confirmed For Today, 27th March 202530 minutes of news for OG Switch gamesMetroid Prime 4: Beyond's Official Switch Box Art Is Absolutely StunningAhhhh we want itPokmon Scarlet & Violet: Mystery Gift Codes ListAll the current Pokmon Scarlet and Violet Mystery Gift codesRumour: A Switch 1 Direct Presentation May Take Place This WeekColour us sceptical, thoughRound Up: Everything From Japan's Nintendo Direct Broadcast (March 2025)More games are on the way!

I had initially placed an order with Play-Asia, but they cancelled my order due to stock shortages, though the second listing recently appeared so you have a shot with that.I ended up securing a copy through Videogamesplus, but sadly it looks like they've already sold through their stock.@Wool_SheepSquare Enix have put out a few full on-cart releases like this in the "Asia" region, which aren't Japanese releases but apparently intended for markets like Singapore where internet access to download updates or full games isn't a guarantee.Their release of Final Fantasy X & X-2 for example, most territories has X-2 as a download code, but the Asia region release (and apparently also the Japanese release) actually has both on-cart. It's one of the rare 32GB Switch cartridges, which are expensive to manufacture so publishers often avoid going for it unless there's a good reason.These Asia region imports that end up having all content on-cart with multi-language support are understandably quite popular.

X/10.Recently, we crossed one of the last remaining Wii U winners off our Switch port list thanks to the arrival of Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition.We'd waited a long time to extol the virtues of this excellent entry to people who never picked up a Wii U, and the wait, thankfully, was worth it. PJ awarded the Switch edition an 'Outstanding' 10/10 in his review, calling it "an absolute must-play" that ranks "up there with the all-time great sci-fi RPGs".Read the full article on nintendolife.com

Image: Nintendo LifeWell, that's been quite the week, huh? Let's chill out with another edition of Box Art Brawl.Last time, we saw two covers for NSO newbie Nobunaga's Ambition go head-to-head, and it's got to be said, it wasn't even close. The epic Japanese art comfortably walked away with the win, taking 74% of the vote and leaving North America with the remaining 26%.This week, hot off the announcement of Living the Dream, we're taking a look at Tomodachi Life on the 3DS. Some were a little surprised to see this series make a comeback in the Switch's final years, but let's not forget that it was a pretty big hit back in the day. Originally released in 2014, Nintendo's Mii-based slice-of-life sim still sits in the top 10 best-selling 3DS games, with a tasty 6.72 million copies sold. Heck, it was only a matter of time before we got a comeback.There are three different covers to dive into this time, so let's check 'em out. The meaning of lifeEuropeImage: Nintendo / LaunchboxThe European design for Tomodachi Life shows, well, life. A bunch of Miis stand against a spotty blue background, going about daily tasks like playing with the dog, sports, eating dinner... uhh, dressing up as a panda? Maybe not the most applicable example, but it certainly gives a good idea of what the game's all about and even if it didn't there's a whopping great summary at the bottom.North AmericaImage: NintendoThe North American design takes the same principle as the EU one, but dials it up to 11. There are more Miis, more activities, more space dedicated to the logo. While we're not convinced that we like the new icon more than the one used in Europe it gives the vibes of an early social media messaging service we are fans of the increased Mii numbers.JapanImage: Nintendo / Launch BoxAt an initial glance, the Japanese cover appears much the same as Europe, but some noteworthy differences convinced us it deserves an entry of its own. A handful of the Mii activities have changed, with painting, applying makeup and having a baby now included. The previous blue background has been subbed out for more of a teal, and the logo now includes some tiny house and character icons. Subtle changes, but pretty sweet.Which region got the best Tomodachi Life box art? (131 votes)Europe26%North America54%Japan20%Thanks for voting! We'll see you next time for another round of Box Art Brawl.Related GamesSee AlsoShare:01 Jim came to Nintendo Life in 2022 and, despite his insistence that The Minish Cap is the best Zelda game and his unwavering love for the Star Wars prequels (yes, really), he has continued to write news and features on the site ever since. Hold on there, you need to login to post a comment...Related ArticlesPoll: So, How Would You Rate The Nintendo Direct For March 2025?Beyond expectations..?Talking Point: Which Switch Game Needs A 'Nintendo Switch 2 Edition' The Most?Time for an upgrade?Random: Someone Is Already Playing Assassin's Creed Shadows On 3DS"Finally, I can play the new Assassin's Creed"Talking Point: Will Metroid Prime 4 Get A Switch 2 Release?Beyond the realm

Production location also seemingly revealed.The Zelda live-action movie this week locked in a 26th March 2027 release date and some new information (including a rumour about a trilogy) has now emerged.According to Production List - a film and television production tracking service, The Legend of Zelda movie will be shot in New Zealand between 4th November 2025 and 7th April 2026. New Zealand's movie industry, as you might know, was behind Peter Jackson's famous Lord of the Rings movie trilogy.Read the full article on nintendolife.com

Subscribe to Nintendo Life on YouTube800kSuper Evil Megacorp has this week released its 'Balance of Power' update for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Splintered Fate.This is a massive update adding boss updates, control improvements, bug fixes and much more. The team also has much more planned for 2025. Here's the full rundown via the official Steam page:Balance of Power Update:"This Community Update brings boss and power balancing tweaks to make fights more fun and fair, along with key bug fixes and progression improvements to keep your runs feeling rewarding. Our goal is to make TMNT: Splintered Fate the best version it can be."Subscribe to Nintendo Life on YouTube800kWatch on YouTube Boss UpdatesWe have rebalanced the various bosses to better reflect the position they appear in the campaign. Karai was a bit more ruthless than her grandfather Shredder, so both have been adjusted to be easier and more challenging, respectively. Leatherhead also received adjustments to his Amphibian Ambush encounter whilst Gigi from our Junkyard Jam DLC has received a slight adjustment to make her a little more fair.KaraiImproved warning on the first Dash, adding 0.3s to itPreviously it was 0.4s, now 0.7sReduced her period of invulnerability after performing her Rage attackThis is the one she uses after her rage bar is full (round kunai explosion where she yells)Previously, she was invulnerable for the full duration of the animationNow she becomes vulnerable right after the kunai come out, providing a great opportunity to counter attackSuper Shadow (Hard Mode)Shadow Flames should be slightly easier to dodge;Reduced Movement Speed by 20%Reduced Rotation SpeedFire Bomb radius decreased to be slightly lower than Mystic Karais version rather than of slightly biggerAdds now spawn separately, first at 75% and then 50% of Karai's HPMystic Karai (Flame variant)Decreased size of Mystic Karai's Flames by ~30%Leatherhead (Punk Frog version)Reviewed all Punk Frog spawns in order to:Avoid exaggerated overlappingReduce their total numbers (you should expect to see 50% less Punk Frogs overall)GigiGigis chop and 360 spin attack now has a bigger windupThis is to make it more reactable to players, right now it's too fastIncrease was +0.55s (from 0.45s to 1.0s)ShredderReviewed all adds, which now follow the following logicAt the start of battle, Shredder gets help from basic Footclan enemies for the first ~20 secondsNo elites, just Sword, Shuriken and Spear Foot SoldiersOnce he transitions to the second phase, different Foot Soldiers will spawn depending on which Elemental variant Shredder transitions toAstral summons a mix of Flame and Shadow NinjasFire summons all Flame NinjasNinja summons a mix of Shuriken NinjasWater summons Spear NinjasUtrom summons SwordbrakersOoze summons all Shadow NinjasShredder's Leap during Phase 3 has also been modifiedNow instead of always leaping twice, he'll do a first leap and then 1 out of 4 possible follow up optionsAnother Leap (as it was previously)Shadow Fracture (shadow flames on the ground)Shadow Pursuit (gets on the ground and moves while intangible)Shadow Kick (flying kick)Dragon and Dreamer Coin Economy ImprovementsAcross the board, we have significantly reduced the cost of Dragon and Dreamer coin upgrades. We feel that the overall costs were much too high, and they have been changed to better reflect the progression experience throughout the campaign.You will see a reduction of costs in low to mid rank upgrades, and a pretty major reduction to costs to many of the high rank upgrades. In addition, we have also adjusted the position and amount of special currencies (Shredders Claw, Gauntlet Coins, etc) required at different upgrade ranks.Dragon Coin UpgradesTrainingHealthSignificant decrease in cost per rankDash ChargeA slight increase to early Dash Charge upgrade costsSignificant reduction in the cost of the final cost of the last Dash charge upgrades.Splinter's ReviveA slight increase to early Splinter's Revive upgrade costs,Significant reduction in the cost of the final cost of the last Dash charge upgrades.SwiftnessA decrease in overall cost to upgrade Swiftness.Savor The FlavorDecrease in cost per rank.Slice of LifeA slight decrease in % chance to drop pizza gained per rank.Decrease in cost per rank.Astral RejuvenationA decrease in overall cost to upgrade.TechniqueAttack DamageSignificant decrease in cost per rank.Critical ChanceVery slight increase in overall cost to upgrade. Critical strike is very powerful!Focused ForcesIncreased elemental damage gain per rank.Reduced overall cost at higher ranks.Special DamageDecrease in cost per rank.Tool DamageDecrease in cost per rank at high ranks.Mechanical GeniusDecrease in cost per rank.Stronger StuffSlight decrease in cost per rank.Enduring EffectDecrease in cost per rank.SpecialtyFast AttacksDecrease in cost per rank.Further decrease in high rank costs.Multi-HitDecrease in cost per rank.Further decrease in high rank costs.Fast AbilitiesDecrease in cost per rank.Further decrease in high rank costs.HammertimeDecrease in cost per rank.Further decrease in high rank costs.Pizza EntreDecrease in cost per rank.Further decrease in high rank costs.Reliable AlliesSignificant decrease in cost per rank at all ranks.Critical DamageSignificant decrease in cost per rank.ConfidenceDecrease in cost per rank.Significant decrease in high rank costs.InspirationsLeonardo's Inspiration 1Decrease in cost per rank.Raphael's Inspiration 1Decrease in cost per rank.Michelangelo's Inspiration 1Decrease in cost per rank.Donatello's Inspiration 1Decrease in cost per rank.Casey's Inspiration 1Decrease in cost per rank.Leonardo's Inspiration 2Decrease in cost per rank.Raphael's Inspiration 2Decrease in cost per rank.Significant decrease in high rank costs.Michelangelo's Inspiration 2Decrease in cost per rank.Significant decrease in high rank costs.Donatello's Inspiration 2Significant decrease in cost per rank.Casey's Inspiration 2Decrease in cost per rank.Dreamer Coin UpgradesLuckPerchanceDecrease in cost at all ranks.Do OverDecrease in cost at higher ranks.PolishDecrease in cost at all ranks.Double TroubleDecrease in cost at all ranks.Lucky SpoilsDecrease in cost at all ranks.Double DoubleDecrease in cost at all ranks.EconomyRunning StartSlight decrease in cost at higher ranks.Scrappy BossesSignificant decrease in cost higher ranks.ScavengerSignificant decrease in cost at all ranks.Pantheon's BlessingSlight decrease in cost at all ranks.Scrap KingDecrease in cost at all ranks.RecyclingDecrease in cost at all ranks.ExoticMouse ScrapDecrease in cost at all ranks.Fortune Favours The BoldSignificant decrease in cost at all ranks.Arcade FixerDecrease in cost at all ranks.Busted Coin SlotNo change.DojoSignificant decrease in cost at all ranks.Artifact Upgrade CostsWe felt that Artifact upgrade costs were also prohibitively expensive, leading to players typically focusing on upgrading one or two Artifacts. We want to encourage more build experimentation by making upgrading additional Artifacts a more achievable goal. In addition, some of the meta currency requirements (Shredders Claw, Gauntlet Coin, etc) have been adjusted in the costs.Artifacts with 5 additional levels have had costs reduced as followsLevel 2: Was 250 reduced to 150Level 3: Was 400 reduced to 200Level 4: Was 700 reduced to 300Level 5: Was 1000 reduced to 400Level 6: Was 1500 reduced to 600Artifacts with 2 additional levels have had costs reduced as followsLevel 2: Was 500 reduced to 300Level 3: Was 1000 reduced to 600*Note, Artifacts are unlocked at level 1 via gameplayPowers and ToolsWe are aware of the power of builds such as Critical Strike, Shurikens and Ooze, and instead of focusing on nerfs, we have decided to adjust all the other power trees to perform better! We want players to feel like they have more freedom in pursuing build options that are totally radical, rather than feel like they need to play the same few builds to tackle the hardest content.In turn, this will also make the experience of the many runs you make much smoother, as there is a much better chance of putting a winning build together. We hope players can discover new and exciting build combinations to try out!ToolsWe want some of the weaker tool options to feel more viable, so were making a number of improvements here.Utrom ShurikensNow releases 4 shuriken, up from 2.Fixed a problem with a delay issue between the releases of Shuriken.Lightning RodLightning Rod will now behave more consistently, and strike more targets, making it more powerful.Resolved an issue that was causing Lightning Rod to repeatedly strike targets, even if they are dead.Improved charged strikes to 6/8/10, up from 3/4/5Ooze ShurikenNow releases 4 shuriken, up from 2.Fixed a problem with a delay issue between the releases of Shuriken.Smoke BombWe have adjusted Smoke Bomb to improve the feeling of control when you teleport, improved its damage, and instead of a Dodge trigger, we have granted it a Dodge Chance buff. Ninja Vanish!Teleport distance reduced by 40%Damage increased to 50/60/70 from 30/50/70.Removed Dodge Effects trigger.Added a 15/25/35% chance to Dodge for 5 seconds upon using Smoke Bomb.Meteor StormMeteor is an undeniably powerful tool, and while we want it to remain that way, we're adjusting its damage and its rate of releasing meteors. Meteors will drop slowly enough to no longer overlap each other, and should feel a big weightier. We also fixed an issue with timing that caused one less meteor to drop each time you used the tool.Meteor's damage has been adjusted to 20/40/60 from 40/60/80.Meteor Storm now releases meteors less frequently, up to 1.0s from every 0.5s.Number of meteors adjusted to 6/8/10 from 9/12/15FireballWe've improved Fireball to release four fireballs, up from three, and its damage has been adjusted. In addition, it now impacts a larger area, making it both more consistent and more powerfull.Fireball now releases 4 projectiles at all ranks, up from 3.Fireball impact has been doubled.Damage of each fireball adjusted to 30/50/70 from 40/70/100 to reflect having an additional fireballl.Water SweepWater Sweep should now feel more consistent with a fixed range at all ranks. It now deals more damage, and stuns enemies instead of knocking them back. All of these changes make Water Sweep more powerful.Damage has been increased to 80/100/120 from 60/80/120.Radius set to 4m at all ranks.Now stuns for 1.0s instead of knocks back.UtromThe Utrom tree has a unique mechanic, the charge bar, that we felt was not quite living up to its potential. So, weve made major improvements to it! In addition, weve made lightning strike abilities more consistent and frequent across the board. We think youll be in for a shocking good time.Lighting StrikeLightning strike now deals more damage at early ranks.Damage increased to 20/25/30 from 10/20/30.Lightning DashWe want Dash builds to be slightly more viable, so we've increased the number of targets hit while also increasing its damage at lower ranks. Lightning Dash now also targets a larger area.Number of targets hit is now 3/4/5.Damage increased to 20/25/30.Targets a larger area.Quick StudyWe have adjusted Quick Study's charge rate, to account for the power changes we have provided to Utrom across the board.Charge rate adjusted to 50/100/150% from 75/125/200%ShockingWe have increased the base charge of the Utrom charge bar. Unlimited Power!Increased charge rate by 20%ElectrifyingWe have adjusted the scaling on Electrify to be more powerful at lower ranks.Damage adjusted to 10/15/20 from 7/15/22Chain LightningChain Lightning can now target a much larger area, making it more consistent and more powerful. We have adjusted the scaling to be slightly better at lower ranks.Radius set increased by 60%.Damage scaling set to 10/15/20 from 7/15/21Stormy WeatherWe have improved Stormy Weather's consistency by increasing its range and adjusting the scaling of damage.Radius increased by 20%Damage scaling set to 10/15/20 from 7/14/21.Techno-Organic InterfaceWe are lightly adjusting movement speed to be a bit more in control. Crafty turtles will still go fast!Movement speed granted is set to 15% at all ranks.Biomechanical SpeedWe wanted to grant a higher window of opportunity to use the benefit of Biomechanical SpeedDuration increased to 3/4/5sAftershockWe are also making Aftershock more consistent with a higher range.Radius increased by 60%OozeOur goopiest power tree is also one of our most powerful. We have left it largely unchanged. Slime on!Shelf LifeWe want Shelf Life to feel like it leaves a lasting impression when you choose it, so we're increasing how long the bonuses last.Improved number of rooms Shelf Life is active to 4/5/6FlameFlame tree is in a really good place, but we wanted to see if we could make an Inferno build a bit more viable.Flame StrikeFlame Strike will deal slightly more damage.Damage increased to 25/35/45 from 20/30/40.InfernoWe want to make Inferno more threatening, so we are making it deal more damage by letting it deal damage more frequently.Inferno deals its damage more frequently, up from every 0.5s to every 0.3sBlazing InfernoAn increase to Blazing Inferno's duration along with the improvement to Inferno will make this fire DoT more threatening.Blazing Inferno now increases the duration of Inferno to 3/4/5 seconds from 2/3/4 seconds.WaterIn a previous update, we added an entirely new build alternative with Still Waters (and friends). We still think Water can have more potential to create new builds, so were improving many of the powers across the board. Dive into these changes!Torrential StrikeWe are pushing up Multi-Strike in a few ways, including how much is provided by Torrential Strike.Torrential Strike now increases Multi-Hit chance by 8/10/12% up from 5/7/10%.Water DashWater Dash will feel more consistent with a higher range, and we have also increased its damage. Let's go, Dash builds!Water Dash range increased by 60% at all ranks.Damage has been increased to 45/60/75 from 35/45/60.Water AbilitiesWater Abilities could be a little more powerful, so we're improving its damage.Water Abilities now deals 55/70/85 damage, from 45/60/75.Splash DamageCleave damage builds can be really fun, so we want Splash Damage to feel more viable.Damage to nearby enemies increased to 40/55/70% of water damage, from 30/45/60%.When it RainsWe have improved the damage provided by When It Rains, which will further be improved by other changes to Multi-Hit.Damage increased to 30/45/60, from 24/38/52FrostFrost should feel more like you are overwhelming your enemies with relentless cold. We have significantly increased its slow, and now the slow also lasts longer.Frost now slows enemies further by 50/60/70 from 20/35/50.Duration increased to 2.5s.NinjaNinja is one of our better performing power trees, so it remains mostly unchanged.Extended AssaultExtended Assault felt too powerful with no investment in the Ninja power tree. We've added three requirements before it will be unlocked. (Any Shuriken ability/tool, Either Ricochet or Chakram, Either Quick Feet or First Strike to unlock it.)First StrikeWe wanted to make First Strike part of more Ninja builds. There are now no requirements to unlock First Strike, and First Strike will help with unlocking numerous Ninja Powers.Art of DarknessWe're making Art of Darkness provide a little bit more elemental power.Damage scaling increased to 15/20/25 from 10/15/20.Astral LightIn a future patch, were thrilled to say that were going to be providing massive overhauls to the Astral Light power tree. Until then, were making a number of changes to improve this power tree to hold you over; theres light at the end of THIS tunnel.DaybreakWe have improved Daybreak's scaling Damage Reduction on Blinding Light, to be a more powerful defensive tool if you invest in it.Damage reduction per rank now set to 4/6/8%, changed from flat 5% per rank.Shimmering ShieldWe want Light Shell to feel more consistent and provide more defense, so we're improving the duration of Light Shell granted by Shimmering Shield.Light shell duration increased to 1.5/2.5/3.5s from 1.2/1.8/2.3sRadiant WarriorSame as Shimmering Shield above, we want Light Shell to feel more consistent and provide more defense, so we're improving the duration of Light Shell granted by Radiant Warrior as well.Light shell duration increased to 1.5/2.5/3.5s from 1.2/1.8/2.3sAncestral GuardianWe've changed Ancestral Guardian to instead provide a significant boost to Elemental Damage. We hope the changes provided to Light Shell's duration elsewhere make this a consistent power for using in elemental builds.Removed Light Shell at the start of combat.Now grants 20/30/40% increased Elemental damage while Light Shell is active, instead of providing Light Shell for a duration at the start of a room.IlluminationIllumination could use a little more shine, so we've increased the Light Damage from reflected projectiles.Damage increased to 45/60/75% of your Max Health, from 30/45/60%.Revved UpWe've improved Revved Up's dodge chance provided on targets affected by Blinding Light. Combined with the changes to Daybreak, this will make Blinding Light a powerful defensive option.Dodge chance increased to 20/25/30%, from 10/15/20%Astral DarkGift of the DragonWe wanted to give this power a bit more value. We also fixed the interaction with Dragons Claw to allow it to work.Increased Dragon Coins granted to 120.The Coins earned now correctly work with Dragon's Claw.Dark StarWe've improved the damage provided by Dark Star. In addition, we have added a heal for every consumed Splinter's Revive, making the tradeoff of losing your Revives a more meaningful choice.Now grants 20% base damage, and +40% damage per rank.Added a 15% heal per Splinter's Revive consumed.Dragon's ClawDragon's Claw grants more damage when you receive Dragon Coins.Damage increased to 15/20/25%, from 10/15/20%.Legendary PowersFinisher (Astral Dark/Ninja)Finisher had a very niche requirement in order to defeat enemies, so we decided to remove it to make it more viable for more builds. As a result, we've adjusted the threshold at which it will instantly defeat an enemy to compensate for its increased usefulness.Finisher no longer requires Guard Break to instantly defeat enemies.Instant defeat threshold is now 15%.Slippery (Ninja/Ooze)Adrenaline has been changed to be a more potent attack power, while adjusting how much mobility it provides.Removed Dash cooldown bonus.Decreased movespeed to 20%.Increased cooldown reduction to 100% for Special and Tools.Shatter (Frost/Utrom)Now requires at least 1 Utrom Power as was intendedControl UpdatesWe have updated the way targeting is handled across all control schemes to take directionality into consideration. The most obvious impact is that for players using a mouse, the cursor placement is now where you will attack. For players using a controller, the joystick direction will impact your attack target.We have added a new setting in the Options menu for players to fine-tune how they would like to play. The Aim Assist settings are as follows:LowMost precise.Attack exactly where the player intends (mouse cursor position or their last inputted movement direction).MediumLook at where the player intends to attack, then SNAP to valid targets.Default behaviour for controllers and mouse and keyboard inputs.HighOld behavior. Always snap to valid targets within range, even if it means spinning the player around 180 degrees.Default behaviour for touch screen inputs.Minor Updates & Bug FixesBase GameArtifacts that guarantee the next power type now correctly function when equipping them mid-runFixed Gauntlet Medallions not being granted from first Sewers mini boss.Reliable Allies Dragon Upgrade now gives a greater chance of elite ally spawns the more it is upgraded, making the Super Support achievement more within your control to obtain.Ally MOUSERs and Super Soldiers now have an ally skin and footprint to help differentiate them from enemy MOUSERs and Super Soldiers.Darkest Soul and Perfection Achievements are now granted correctly again. We are sorry if you had issues with these achievements recently.Casey Jones & the Junkyard Jam DLCVictories against Gigi will now update correctly in the Stats screen.Caseys Inspiration 2 Critical Hit chance will now execute properly based on the listed % in the upgrade description.Defeat the Junkinator achievement is now available for Apple players.Vintage Blowtorch artifact will now correctly stun targets hit simultaneously. Puck up your ideasWill you be checking out this latest update? Let us know in the comments.[source superevilmegacorp.com]Related GamesSee AlsoShare:00 Liam is a news writer and reviewer for Nintendo Life and Pure Xbox. He's been writing about games for more than 15 years and is a lifelong fan of Mario and Master Chief. 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Could a trilogy be in the pipeline?The Zelda live-action movie this week locked in a 26th March 2027 release date and some new information has now emerged.According to Production List - a film and television production tracking service - The Legend of Zelda movie will be shot in New Zealand between 4th November 2025 and 7th April 2026.Read the full article on nintendolife.com

Rendering Ranger R2's original release is a layered story of mystique and intrigue. Developed by Manfred Trenz of Turrican fame, it was only ever released in Japan after its American and European incarnation, Targa, was cancelled. With only 10,000 copies produced, its one of the rarest Super Famicom games and by far the most valuable.An unusual run-and-gun/shoot-em-up hybrid, its graphics were switched in beta from traditional spritework to a pre-rendered flavour in an attempt to capitalise on the Donkey Kong Country wave. Its platform stages play much like Contra, dropping Turricans sprawling layouts for more linear fare, while its shoot-'em-up sections play similarly to Thunder Force. Action-packed throughout, there are plenty of weapons to swap between, and you can power up your shot types through several levels. Should you take too much damage, your weapon power takes a hit in turn. You have three bombs available that function differently depending on the weapon youre using, and interestingly they operate on a reheat basis, meaning the game allows you to be quite liberal in their usage.In platform mode, the 'L' and 'R' buttons let you shoot diagonally up or down from a fixed position, and youre graced with a gravity-defying jump. Graphically, its all very nice, showboating with giant Mode 7 sprite swoops and spinny spaceship takeoffs. One wonders what the original sprite work might have looked like, although hints remain in stage sixs rather splendid mothership assault and various backgrounds.The game switches regularly between platform action and shoot-'em-up blasting, your weapon switching and power-upping working well in either format. The shoot-'em-up stages are exciting and well composed, although visually confusing at times.The real issue with Rendering Ranger R2 is that it suffers from a little of that old Amiga irritation. Hit boxes and movements are a tad loose, knockbacks and recovery just shy of sufficient, and certain enemy placements and obstacles can grind ones gears. The stages are inordinately long in places, occasionally in danger of overstaying their welcome, and it takes approximately two hours to put the whole thing to bed. It defaults to Hard, too, so watch out, as it can be tricky even on Normal.With this [Rewind] edition, Limited Run has kindly included the unreleased Targa localisation, which is just a bearded sprite swap, as well as options for screen adjustments, rewind features, and CRT filters. For some inexplicable reason they didnt include a continue option, instead requiring you to excruciatingly type in passwords to return to previous levels; and, the limited rewind function continues recording while the game is paused, which is really boneheaded, and completely defeats the purpose of the feature if youre unlucky with your timing.Theres plenty to like in Rendering Ranger R2, and if you learn it thoroughly it's twice as rewarding. Turrican fans will love it, and the shoot-'em-up stages look great, even if theyre a tad Euroshmuppy in places. The hybrid is a novel idea, and the weapons system and perpetual bomb recharges bring variety to the table. Its not as good as Contra nor Thunder Force, but its certainly an enjoyable action game in its own right, despite the odd niggling annoyance.And you can now own it for less than a thousand quid, which is nice.

Nearly 30 late arrivalsOllie Reynolds, Staff WriterI'm still working my way through Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition, though my progress has admittedly slowed to a crawl. There's just so much I want to play at the moment, and given just how monumentally large Xenoblade X is, I'm not sure I'm in the right state of mind to devote so much time to it.Elsewhere, I'm playing through I Have No Mouth, And I Must Scream from Nightdive. It's pretty delightful so far, and I reckon you'll be seeing a little review of it pretty soon.Kate Gray, ContributorThis weekend, I'll be playing everybody's favourite game: assembling three separate IKEA cabinets!!!! And Monster Hunter Wilds. I'm not sure which one is more fiddly.I also just started Atomfall, which came out this week and is on Game Pass, and you know what? It's actually really, really good. Reminiscent of Skyrims and Fallouts of old, that absolutely solid B-game vibe where the jank is utterly charming (I had a bug where throwing a Molotov cocktail crashed the game three times in a row and it was hilarious). The range of British and Irish accents on display is impressive, too, and I've never seen so many lovingly detailed dry stone walls in a game! Also, drinking tea and eating Cornish Pasties restores your health! Big recommend so far for me.Subscribe to Nintendo Life on YouTube800kGonalo Lopes, ContributorWith over 90% of Primordia and 50% of Noctilum secured and properly data probed with extremely efficient and profitable Miranium mining quotas, this weekend will be spend mostly amassing said minerals and vast sums of cash that will one day service my personal squad of doll/skells (which for now are but a distant dream). I will do some odd missions as I stumble upon then in New L.A. and might actually set Chapter 5 in motion and begin charting Oblivia is that an Arraken sandworm!? IP copyright lawyers from Monolith Soft say No!, but we know better... *wink, wink*.If you managed to make any sense of any of that above, game of the week is (and most certainly will continue to be) Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition. I didnt even get to the new content stuff yet and Im already dreaming up all sort of class efficient squad combinations.Jim Norman, Staff WriterI didnt pick up Xenoblade Chronicles X last week, but hearing my pals chat about how wonderful it is for the past seven days has really got me itching to dive in. Maybe Ill finally break and pick up a copy if I find the time.Annoyingly, Star Wars Outlaws, another huge open-world game all about exploring and taking your time, has finally sunk its claws into me. I doubt Ill be able to play both properly, but Id like to spend a liiitle more time in a galaxy far, far away before I head to Mira.Subscribe to Nintendo Life on YouTube800kOliver Revolta, ContributorI thought I was too old for the first Mario + Rabbids game, but loved it. Years later Im now playing through Sparks of Hope with a more intense version of the same hesitation (of course, because Im even older). Im hesitant about the changes the sequel seems to have lost some of the magic of the original and it was way too easy for the first 10 or so hours, but the more I get through it, the more its growing on me. Some of the music is also kind of wonderful. Nearing the end now, Im starting to really enjoy it.Roland Ingram, ContributorThis weekend Im mixing dystopian future and idyllic past as I play Death Stranding on Xbox and Atari 50 on Switch. In the evenings, Ill be straight-facedly lugging improbably large backpacks of supplies across beautiful crags; in the daytime, educating the kids and prying them from their Kirby addiction. I expected Atari 50 to be full of back in my day moments, but we havent even reached my day yet theyre obsessed with Pong. If you ever doubted Nintendos philosophy that power isnt everything, just watch children fall in love with two lines and a dot.Gavin Lane, EditorI'm about 8 hours into XCX and it's just starting to click. I've got to say that the intro chapters and the general way the game lays out its myriad systems are terrible - if it weren't for years of wanting to play it and now having paid full price for the game twice, I may well have chucked in the towel by now. I was getting 'Perfect' timed button presses for several hours before I understood what they actually did, the whole combat system and zoning and Arts icons and cooldown meters which I'm sure are second nature to Xenoblade vets made for a miserable time early on.BUT! It's starting to fall into place, the characters are working their charms, and the rhythm of the world makes more sense now. I didn't think there could be a better game with a worse opening than Pikmin 4, but I've got my fingers crossed for this one.Subscribe to Nintendo Life on YouTube800kWatch on YouTube That's what we have planned for the weekend, but what about you? Let us know in the following poll which games you're planning on booting up over the next couple of days.What are you playing this weekend (29th/20th March)? (33 votes)Related GamesSee Also

According to a "large US retailer".Following a report from Insider Gaming's Tom Henderson earlier this week suggesting the Switch 2 would launch in June with a "3-phase" software plan, there's now an update.According to "internal emails and documents" provided to the same outlet from a "large US retailer", Switch 2 stock is expected to sell out on the same day as pre-orders open:Read the full article on nintendolife.com

A link to the past (gen)?Earlier this week, Nintendo quietly confirmed the Switch 2's mysterious new 'C' button, located on the right Joy-Con controller.We're still waiting for an official update to find out what exactly this button does, but a new rumour doing the rounds suggests it will allow you to link your Switch 2 to the original Switch system and reportedly transform it into Wii U-like GamePad device.Read the full article on nintendolife.com

Image: NintendoThe Switch Direct this week gave Nintendo's popular Mii avatar a new lease on life with not only a cameo in the 'virtual game card' trailer but also the announcement of Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream - the first new entry in the Tomodachi Life series in over ten years.Although the trailer for this upcoming Switch release kept things brief, Mii fans have spotted one major update on the customisation front. It seems the avatar, first introduced during the Wii generation, now have ears and it looks like you'll even be able to choose from different types of ears. Fans of Nintendo's Mii were just as quick to highlight this on social media:Subscribe to Nintendo Life on YouTube800kWatch on YouTube For the 'virtual game card' trailer, Nintendo showcased part of this new feature with the existing Mii (without ears). All of this though has given Mii supporters renewed hopes Nintendo will carry over Mii (and this Mii update) to the Switch 2 generation.Image: NintendoTomodachi Life: Living the Dream is due out for the Switch (yes, Nintendo's original hybrid system) next year in 2026. Thankfully, Nintendo has confirmed backwards compatibility for the Switch 2, so you should be able to play it on the new system as well. Living the dream... we guessHow are you feeling about the return of Mii, Tomodachi Life and the fact they now have ears? Do you want to see more Mii experiences including feature and game integration going forward? Let us know your thoughts in the comments.Related GamesSee AlsoShare:01 Liam is a news writer and reviewer for Nintendo Life and Pure Xbox. He's been writing about games for more than 15 years and is a lifelong fan of Mario and Master Chief. Hold on there, you need to login to post a comment...Related ArticlesNintendo Direct Confirmed For Today, 27th March 202530 minutes of news for OG Switch gamesMetroid Prime 4: Beyond's Official Switch Box Art Is Absolutely StunningAhhhh we want itNintendo Expands Switch Online's SNES Library With Four More TitlesUpdate: Now available to Switch Online membersPokmon Scarlet & Violet: Mystery Gift Codes ListAll the current Pokmon Scarlet and Violet Mystery Gift codesRandom: Sakurai Sends Fans Into Meltdown Ahead Of Switch DirectUpdate: "I can't just tweet carelessly..."

Ate(lier) and didn't leave a crumb.Just one week after launch, Koei Tecmo has confirmed that the catchily-titled Atelier Yumia: The Alchemist of Memories & the Envisioned Land has become the fastest-selling title in series history.Confirmed in a celebratory post on Twitter, the publisher revealed that Yumia has sold an impressive 300,000 units worldwide in its first seven days, quicker than any other series entry has managed to date.Read the full article on nintendolife.com

Which ones will you be buying?Just in case you need a little reminder of which games were showcased during the recent Direct showcase, Nintendo has once again created a handy infographic.Displaying most major announcements from the 30-minute presentation, we've got the likes of Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, Everybody's Golf Hot Shots, Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream, Rhythm Heaven Groove, and many more. The Direct might have felt somewhat underwhelming for some of you, but you can't deny that Nintendo's got a pretty solid line-up of upcoming games.Read the full article on nintendolife.com

Subscribe to Nintendo Life on YouTube800kFollowing the recent release of Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition on the Switch, tech experts Digital Foundry have now provided an analysis of how the new version improves upon the original.In a video that narrator John Linneman calls the "end of an era" for Wii U > Switch conversions, he describes Xenoblade Chronicles X as a "moderately straightforward affair" on the surface, noting that the game on Switch is more or less in line with the original.However, with the resolution, the Wii U version maxes out at 720p, whereas the Switch utilises dynamic resolution that reaches native 1080p. Meanwhile, features such as motion blurring, distant detail, and shadow effects are all at least on par with the original game, if not improved. Linneman notes that the New Los Angeles locations display significantly more detail on the Switch when compared to Wii U.Subscribe to Nintendo Life on YouTube800kWatch on YouTube Elsewhere, changes to character models are highlighted, with Linneman stating that the old Wii U characters were "off-putting" thanks to their facial features. With the Switch port, you may have already noticed significant improvements here, with changes to eye shape, facial structure, and even hairstyles. Finally, the last major improvement comes with the UI, which is much easier to understand with the new Switch port.It's not all good news, however. It's noted that there's still a lot of pop-in while exploring, particularly in the city, and texture filtering is still "poor". Cutscenes also boost black levels in the new port, making scenes appear slightly washed out when compared to the original. Hardly a dealbreaker, mind.Looking at the frame rate, both games perform at 30fps with a few minor dips here and there. As we've highlighted previously, there is a hidden 60fps mode hidden in game files, which might hint towards boosted performance on the upcoming Switch 2.Overall then, this is a pretty huge success for developer Monolith Soft. The improvements here could be compared to that of Metroid Prime Remastered, with character models receiving massive improvements and environments delivering more detail. If you didn't play Xenoblade Chronicles X on the Wii U, then you have to give it a punt on the Switch. Definitively DefinitiveRobot JoxHave you been playing Xenoblade Chronicles X on the Switch? What do you make of it so far? Let us know with a comment.[source youtube.com]Related GamesSee AlsoShare:01 Nintendo Lifes resident horror fanatic, when hes not knee-deep in Resident Evil and Silent Hill lore, Ollie likes to dive into a good horror book while nursing a lovely cup of tea. He also enjoys long walks and listens to everything from TOOL to Chuck Berry. Hold on there, you need to login to post a comment...Related ArticlesNintendo Expands Switch Online's SNES Library With Four More TitlesUpdate: Now available to Switch Online membersRumour: Nintendo Switch 2 To Launch In June With 3-Phase Software PlanGoing through phaazesNintendo Direct Confirmed For Today, 27th March 202530 minutes of news for OG Switch gamesMetroid Prime 4: Beyond's Official Switch Box Art Is Absolutely StunningAhhhh we want it

Image: Nintendo LifeWe got a little distracted with the Nintendo Direct yesterday and ran out of time to take a look at the latest Japanese charts sorry! Fortunately, Famitsu's latest numbers paint a chart picture that's worth the wait.There has been quite the shake-up this week, with a bunch of newbies arriving in the top 10. Expectedly, Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition comes out on top of them all, putting up 74,689 sales and pushing the reigning champ, Monster Hunter Wilds, down into fourth.Fourth, you say? Yes, Capcom's latest has been booted a further two places by the arrival of Atelier Yumia: The Alchemist of Memories & the Envisioned Land, for which the PS5 and Switch releases landed a podium spot heck even the PS4 release made it to seventh.Subscribe to Nintendo Life on YouTube800kWatch on YouTube The top 10 also sees first appearances for Assassin's Creed Shadows and Bleach: Rebirth of Souls, which land in fifth and eighth respectively. Quite the week for newbies, eh?For the full breakdown, here's a look at the latest top ten:PositionGamePlatformUnit Sales (17th - 23rd Mar)Total Unit Sales1Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive EditionSwitch74,689NEW2Atelier Yumia: The Alchemist of Memories & the Envisioned LandPS527,810NEW3Atelier Yumia: The Alchemist of Memories & the Envisioned LandSwitch26,315NEW4Monster Hunter WildsPS520,621763,4905Assassin's Creed ShadowsPS517,701NEW6Super Mario Party JamboreeSwitch9,2141,237,7627Atelier Yumia: The Alchemist of Memories & the Envisioned LandPS46,949NEW8BleachPS56,079NEW9MinecraftSwitch5,8763,838,83910Donkey Kong Country Returns HDSwitch5,803237,853The hardware charts see the Switch OLED return to the top spot after a few weeks of tough competition from the PS5. Even combining the two system's respective SKUs can't lean things in Sony's favour this week, with the Switch OLED, Lite and standard models adding together for 30,504, while the three PS5 options hit 15,212.Here's your look at this week's Japanese hardware chart in full:PositionConsoleUnit Sales (17th - 23rd Mar)Total Unit Sales1Switch OLED18,8088,889,0542PlayStation 59,5585,616,3083Switch Lite7,4336,496,7814Switch4,26320,078,9915PlayStation 5 Pro3,510185,7286PlayStation 5 Digital Edition2,144961,0167Xbox Series S182333,5158Xbox Series X Digital Edition5120,0439Xbox Series X19319,62010PlayStation 4187,929,354< Previous charts Robot JoxWhat do you make of this week's charts? Let us know your thoughts with a comment down below.[source famitsu.com]Related GamesSee AlsoShare:00 Jim came to Nintendo Life in 2022 and, despite his insistence that The Minish Cap is the best Zelda game and his unwavering love for the Star Wars prequels (yes, really), he has continued to write news and features on the site ever since. Hold on there, you need to login to post a comment...Related ArticlesNintendo Expands Switch Online's SNES Library With Four More TitlesUpdate: Now available to Switch Online membersNintendo Direct Confirmed For Today, 27th March 202530 minutes of news for OG Switch gamesMetroid Prime 4: Beyond's Official Switch Box Art Is Absolutely StunningAhhhh we want itPokmon Scarlet & Violet: Mystery Gift Codes ListAll the current Pokmon Scarlet and Violet Mystery Gift codes

Image: Nintendo LifeAfter a series of pretty disastrous launches for Trading Card Game expansions, The Pokmon Company has today issued a statement outlining its approach to releasing sets moving forward. The problem is, we've heard it all before. Like, almost word for word (thanks, Kotaku).The upcoming Destined Rivals expansion has been the latest set in the firing line, after a woeful launch left hopeful buyers sitting in queues for hours while scalpers listed their pre-orders online with beefed-up prices. TPC broke its silence on this release a few days back, stating it "will continue to explore measures that help create the best possible experience for Pokmon Center customers," and now it has released another statement on the official Pokmon website (shared to BlueSky by Serebii's Joe Merrick), acknowledging the difficult launches.Subscribe to Nintendo Life on YouTube800kWatch on YouTube "We are actively working to print more of the impacted Pokmon TCG products as quickly as possible and at maximum capacity," the statement reads, confirming that "reprinted products are expected to be available at participating retailers as soon as possible".The Pokmon Company International have put out a statement about the Pokmon TCG situation Joe Merrick (@joemerrick.bsky.social) 2025-03-27T15:34:15.063ZIt would all sound pretty promising if it wasn't a near-exact replica of what TPC said back in January when it faced stock issues with its Prismatic Evolutions launch. In a statement released to Kotaku two months ago, TPC said it was "actively working to print more of the impacted Pokmon TCG products as quickly as possible," claiming that "reprinted products are expected to be available at participating retailers as soon as possible to help ensure more fans receive opportunities to access Scarlet & VioletPrismatic Evolutions". Does that ring any bells?There's even more crossover between the two statements besides, with both opening to a near-identical introduction and each containing the line, "We understand this inconvenience can be disappointing for fans". Yeah, tell us about it.Now, we know that not every statement can be unique, and it's promising to know that TPC's stance on the issue hasn't changed, but the copy-and-paste job here feels a little sly particularly when the issue still clearly persists.Here's hoping that The Pokmon Company follows through on its promise this time and that we actually see some stock increases to combat the booming demand. If not, expect to see this statement wheeled out again in a couple of months. What's the ETA on those ETBs?Gentlemen, please...Pokntial earningsWhat do you make of this 'new' statement from TPC? Do you reckon we'll actually see any change this time? Let us know in the comments.[source pokemon.com, via kotaku.com]See AlsoShare:100 Jim came to Nintendo Life in 2022 and, despite his insistence that The Minish Cap is the best Zelda game and his unwavering love for the Star Wars prequels (yes, really), he has continued to write news and features on the site ever since. Hold on there, you need to login to post a comment...Related ArticlesPokmon Company Breaks Silence On Online Shopping Experience After New Expansion's Disastrous LaunchWhat's the ETA on those ETBs?Pokmon Scarlet & Violet: Mystery Gift Codes ListAll the current Pokmon Scarlet and Violet Mystery Gift codesPokmon's Team Rocket Is Returning To The Trading Card Game In A New SetHere's a first lookRumour: Pokmon Legends: Z-A Will Add Lots Of New Mega Evolutions, It's ClaimedA mega teaser of what's to come?

As opposed to "Switch 2 exclusive"Jim Norman, Staff WriterImage: Nintendo LifeSwitch 2 Edition we need: Pokmon Scarlet & VioletSwitch 2 Edition I want: Super Mario OdysseyI'll get the low-hanging fruit out the way to start. Pokmon Scarlet and Violet is the Switch game that is most in need of a 'Switch 2 Edition'. I was so very excited for Gen IX, but ended up skipping it upon the realisation of what it actually was. According to everyone who has played it, there's a very fun game under there, and a bit of Switch 2 polish would have me coughing up full retail price instantly.In terms of the Switch 2 Edition I want, let's go crazy and say Mario Odyssey. It's never going to happen (particularly if a new 3D Mario is in the launch lineup like we're all expecting), but I'd really love to go back to this one with boosted performance and a couple of extras thrown in for good measure we never got any meaningful DLC and that still brings a tear to my eye.Ollie Reynolds, Staff WriterImage: Nintendo LifeSwitch 2 Edition we need: Bayonetta 3Switch 2 Edition I want: The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the WildMy issues with Bayonetta 3 extend beyond its technical limitations, but I'm confident that I would happily give it another shot if Nintendo and PlatinumGames gave it a much-needed performance boost on Switch 2. In terms of frame rate, it already runs quite well, but it looks absolutely terrible in places as a result, especially in handheld mode. Characters look blurry, and there's a horrible dithering effect applied during heated battles. Get it enhanced on Switch 2, though, and I might be tempted back.There are other games that almost certainly need a bit of TLC, but I couldn't say no to an enhanced Breath of the Wild. Nintendo's pretty ambitious when it comes to its flagship franchises, and I reckon it would go well beyond a simple boost in frame rate for what is one of the finest games of all time. Imagine exiting that introductory cave again to a completely revamped lighting system, improved weather effects, even more blades of grass... It could look absolutely stunning, worthy of a relaunch. Give it to me.Gavin Lane, EditorImage: Nintendo LifeSwitch 2 Edition we need: Super Mario Maker 2Switch 2 Edition I want: Smash Bros. UltimateBeyond a new Wonder game style to slot in next to the 3D World option, it's hard to see how Nintendo could justify a Mario Maker 3. However, a new version a 'Deluxe' upgrade in all but name which adds that theme plus 'Mouse Mode' input that brings back the control precision and convenience of the Wii U original? I could get into it. The sequel added so much, but from a control POV, it always felt worse to me. This could be its shot at redemption.And I'd like to give Smash another shot. Cards on the table: it's never clicked for me. When Banjo arrived, I bought the game and the DLC, but I never got too far with it, and then I got distracted by something else. It seems Masahiro Sakurai has taken the series to its logical conclusion with Ultimate, so short of a total reimagining of what a platform fighter can be (which, actually, sounds interesting to someone who bounced off Ultimate), an updated edition of the old game with a wave of new fighters would be a great excuse to get up, brush myself down, and try again.There are our picks, but what do you think? You can enter one Nintendo-published Switch game into each of the following polls to let us know what needs a Switch 2 Edition and what you'd most like to see. After that, why not take to the comments to explain your picks?Which Switch game needs a 'Nintendo Switch 2 Edition' the most? (41 votes)What Switch game do you want to see get a 'Nintendo Switch 2 Edition'? (38 votes) A complete guide to Switch 2 - confirmed details, rumours, leak historyRelated GamesSee AlsoShare:00 Jim came to Nintendo Life in 2022 and, despite his insistence that The Minish Cap is the best Zelda game and his unwavering love for the Star Wars prequels (yes, really), he has continued to write news and features on the site ever since. Hold on there, you need to login to post a comment...Related ArticlesRumour: Nintendo Switch 2 To Launch In June With 3-Phase Software PlanGoing through phaazesTalking Point: Nintendo Direct Predictions - What Do You Want To See?No, not THAT Direct, THIS Direct!Poll: So, How Would You Rate The Nintendo Direct For March 2025?Beyond expectations..?

App-y days.Nintendo has announced the release date of its in-production live-action Legend of Zelda movie: the film will be released on 26th March 2027.The firm made the announcement via its new app Nintendo Today!, released yesterday following its reveal in the March 2025 Nintendo Direct.Read the full article on nintendolife.com

Image: Selecta PlayThe 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 - New ReleasesAlice in Dinerland (Marginalact, 27th Mar, $9.99) - Alive in Dinerland is a gripping garden game. Alice dropped through the rabbit hole, but in the end, she found herself in the role of a small diner owner. Now she needs to plant and grow some food to feed cute rabbits from the Dinerland. In this cozy building game, you will: Features:- Build your own diner. - Plant a lot of different foods like tomatoes, pumpkins, carrots and more. - Travel through the Dinerland world, going between procedurally generated locations. - Fight characters from the original novel. - Craft weapons, hats, and glasses. - Meet some friends and foes.Subscribe to Nintendo Life on YouTube800kWatch on YouTube Anime Dance-Off Dungeons and Dancers - Dive into the vibrant world of an enthralling anime idol dance game that invites you to join the journey of nine unique idols, each with their own dreams, outfits, favorite locations and favorite songs. In this captivating adventure, you'll have the chance to dance alongside your favorite characters through 35 mesmerizing levels, each offering two distinct difficulties to challenge and delight players of all skill levels. As you step into the glittering shoes of each idol, you'll dance your way through a variety of enchanting stages, mesmerizing elven kingdoms to the darkest dungeons. With every beat and rhythm, immerse yourself in the thrilling gameplay that combines intuitive controls with exhilarating music tracks, ensuring every performance feels as thrilling as a live concert. But the rewards are as sweet as the journey! With each level you conquer, unlock breathtaking images of your character dancing, capturing their spirit and passion in stunning visuals that celebrate your progress. These exclusive images not only serve as tokens of your achievements but also deepen your connection with the characters, offering glimpses into their lives and dreams. This is a journey through a world full of fun, dancing, and anime, wrapped in a dazzling package of music, and exciting visuals. Whether you're a seasoned rhythm game aficionado or a newcomer eager to explore the world of anime idols, this game promises an unforgettable experience, blending the thrill of performance with the heartwarming tales of ambition, friendship, and success. Join us on this dazzling adventure, and let the rhythm lead the way to stardom!Arcade Archives SENKYU (HAMSTER, 21st Mar, $7.99) - "SENKYU" is a puzzle game released by SEIBU KAIHATSU in 1995. The game is played by connecting four or more balls of the same color and erasing them to create a chain of four or more balls of the same color, aiming for a high score. In addition to the SKILL TESTER MODE where you can judge your own skill, you can also participate in the SENKYU tournament and aim for the victory in the NORMAL MODE, as well as engage in 2-player versus battles. The "Arcade Archives" series has faithfully reproduced many classic Arcade masterpieces. Players can change various game settings such as game difficulty, and also reproduce the atmosphere of arcade display settings at that time. Players can also compete against each other from all over the world with their high scores. Please enjoy the masterpiece that built a generation for video games. *This game uses the Japanese ROM for the main part of the game.Azure Haven (Downmeadowstreet, 21st Mar, $5.99) - Step into Azure Haven, a tranquil, blue-themed walking simulator designed for discovery and relaxation. Explore two stunning, handcrafted environmentseach filled with hidden locations, breathtaking sights, and quiet mysteries waiting to be uncovered. Whether at home or on the go, Azure Haven transforms your journey into a peaceful escape. Key Features:Two Stunning Worlds to Explore Wander through two beautifully distinct environments, from misty coastal cliffs to glowing ethereal forests, each brought to life with a dreamy blue aesthetic. Relaxing Discovery-Based Gameplay No timers, no stressjust pure exploration at your own pace. Uncover hidden locations and secrets that tell the story of Azure Haven. Immersive Sound & Atmosphere A soothing soundtrack and dynamic ambient sounds enhance the experience, making every step feel like a journey into a peaceful, otherworldly realm.Blue Wednesday (Forever Entertainment, 27th Mar, $13.49) - An interactive game where the player can move through the city and chat with various NPCs, play the piano, and interact with lots of other items through the main character, Morris. The main parts of the game are mini games and adventures, and learning more about Morris's story through vivid cutscenes that pop up at key moments in the game. There are more than 20 mini games that help the player get immersed in the game and help them follow the main character's narrative. The game also offers collectible items and NPCs' stories that enrich the gaming experience. Adventures and StoriesThe player becomes jazz pianist Morris, of Evans City. The player navigates the city full of NPCs and objects while interacting with them. With various mini games, cutscenes, and conversations with different characters, live through jazz pianist Morris's experiences. Mini gamesMini games help engross players by popping according to the main character's various actions.Bubble Ghost Remake (Selecta Play, 27th Mar, $17.99) - The old castle of the renowned inventor Heinrich Von Schinker, in northern England, Heinrich's spirit returns as a small ghost. Alongside a mysterious bubble that he can move with gentle blows, he must face his own out-of-control inventions and fierce wild animals. Guiding the bubble to freedom is his only goal. GAME MODES: - Challenge Your Skills: Overcome levels filled with dangers and puzzles that will test your abilities. With addictive gameplay and devilish difficulty, your only goal is to protect the bubble at all costs. - Defeat Epic Bosses: Face fierce bosses that will make you sweat. Only the most skilled will emerge victorious. - Relive the Original Classic: Enjoy the full remaster of the 90s game, with 36 original levels recreated with completely renewed art. - Compete for Glory: Perfect your times in speedrun mode and submit your results online to secure your place in the prestigious Hall of Fame.Bubble Wizard Saga (Max Interactive Studio, 27th Mar, $3.99) - Evil forces are threatening to overrun OZ Wizard Country as the Dark Sorcerer and her wicked minions spread chaos. But theres a new wizard in town, and shes ready to fight back with powerful new magic! Join the battle against the Dark Sorcerer and help reclaim OZ Wizard Country, one piece at a time. Your magic is crucial to driving out the dark spirits plaguing the land. Travel across the realm, bursting as many bubbles as you can in this thrilling adventure. Win levels, free OZ Wizard Country piece by piece, and rise to the challenge in this epic saga. Share your best scores on the global leaderboard and prove your mastery!Care Bears : Unlock The Magic (Maximum Entertainment, 27th Mar, $25.49) - "Dive into a world of fun and adventure with the Care Bears in ""Care Bears: Unlock the Magic"" Play as Cheer Bear as and his friends in a variety of arcade games! Meet the Beloved Bears: Play alongside Cheer Bear, Bedtime Bear, Tenderheart Bear and all the lovely bears from Care A-Lot! Go on a Journey: Explore over 200 levels across a dozen unique minigames in the whimsical universe of Care Bears! Get Star Power to remove the Storm Clouds from the Silver Lining, meet the funny Whiffles and reach the end of the magical road for a lovely surprise. Classic Arcade Fun: Enjoy a variety of themed mini-games inspired by classic arcade favorites: Care Bubbles, Cross The Rainbow, Lost Whiffle and many more! Fill the Art Book: As you progress, earn unique stickers featuring art and bears from the ""Care Bears : Unlock The Magic"" tv show. Collect them all! "Colorizing: Sunrise (D-Games, 27th Mar, $2.99) - This coloring book is a guarantee of good mood. In it you can find all kinds of pictures for every taste. Coloring by numbers with Colorizing is a calming and easy activity for people of all ages. This drawing game is suitable for children and adults, everyone can enjoy pixel coloring. You will definitely love coloring with this beautiful coloring book!Cookie Cutter: Overkill Edition (Rogue Games, 27th Mar, $19.99) - Fueled by love but driven by rage, Cherry embarks on a blood-soaked quest for revenge, explores the massive Megastructure, and eviscerates the armies of Infonet in a best-in-class action-adventure that breaks tropes and bones. Cookie Cutter, which IGN calls a GORY, GORGEOUS, AND BLOODY GOOD METROIDVANIA, features lovingly crafted hand-drawn 2D visuals, challenging and satisfying combat, a wild dystopian world full of irreverent characters, buckets of violence, and underneath it all a sweet, beautiful story. As Cherry, a chainsaw-wielding, uppercut-dealing, barrier-smashing, gore-splattering android with a mean streak, players will journey into the high-tech underbelly of a dystopian society, meet allies, slay enemies, battle epic bosses, discover new regions and unlock new abilities. What secrets does the Megastructure promise?Cozy Hunt (Soroka Games, 21st Mar, $1.99) - Cozy Hunt is a cute and relaxing hidden object game. In this game, you look for different things hidden in big, beautiful pictures. Each picture is full of funny and sweet details, so its always interesting to play. Some things are easy to find, and some are more tricky but every level is full of surprises! Whats great about this game:-40 cute and fun levels every picture is different! -Play with touchscreen or with your controller-Beautiful and happy pictures, full of funny little things Relax, look around, and have fun in the cozy world of Cozy Hunt!Cozy Land (RedDeer.Games, 27th Mar, $1.99) - Have you ever tried to make your own city? in Cozy Land, doing so is a piece of cake! This sandbox game lets you choose from 9 different base templates on which you can create a cafe corner, a theatre heaven, an incredible amusement park, and many more! Cozy Land has over 400 unique decorations for your city, which include big houses and trees, but also sprinkle in some nature like small flowers. Every part of this city can be hand-placed by you. Whether you prefer a busy main square or a cozy little corner with horses and cows - Cozy Lands got it all! Features:- 9 land templates to start your city on. - Over 400 decorations and buildings to place. - Adorable bouncy animals ready to populate your farm or building roofs. - Create a cute city or a little agricultural heaven! - Relaxing and creative gameplay for all ages.Croc Legend of the Gobbos (Argonaut Games, 2nd Apr, $29.99) - Croc Legend of the Gobbos is the heartwarming journey of an endearing, humble little crocodile equipped with only his iconic backpack and a wiggly butt as he platforms his way across a series of unique worlds by running, jumping, climbing, swimming and tail spinning on his quest to rescue his adopted family of Gobbos from the grasp of the evil sorcerer Baron Dante and his impish Dantini hordes. With its broad appeal and groundbreaking creativity, the original game quickly became a multi-million selling platforming classic, and while the Croc Legend of the Gobbos remaster delivers an authentic gameplay experience that transports players back to the golden age of gaming, it also introduces a roster of modern updates including enhanced HD graphics, modern control mechanics with an updated camera, and retro video modes to recreate the gaming experience that charmed us in the 1990s. Dive into a beautifully recreated world filled with vibrant colours, captivating landscapes, and playful challenges which will ignite your imagination. The Croc Legend of the Gobbos remaster offers an authentic blend of nostalgia and modern gameplay, ensuring a gaming experience that pays homage to the original while inviting a new generation to discover its timeless magic. The game features 45 levels packed with enemies and bosses, spread across 5 different worlds including volcanoes, ice glaciers, underwater caves and even more... The Crocipedia With the cooperation of many of the original team members, Argonaut Games spent over a year tracking down a treasure trove of long-lost development materials in order to create a painstakingly curated digital museum featuring concept character and level designs, animation tests, game design documents, rare promotional merchandise, pre-release mixes of the iconic Croc soundtrack, and also created a series of documentary interviews with many of the contributors to Crocs development. The Crocipedia is the perfect way for superfans and game historians alike to take a deep dive into the creative process behind the game and uncover the stories that helped shape Croc's journey to become a gaming Legend.CRYKEN part1 (TOYURO, 27th Mar, $1.00) - The objective is to use jumps and dashes to get the crystals on the stage. The stage is a 3D space with height, width, and depth. Gravity exists, and players control the player by moving forward, backward, left, right, and vertically by jumping, and aim for the crystal. FeaturesClear the stage when you get the crystal! All 30 stages. You can choose the difficulty level, and normal mode is relatively easy to clear. Hard mode is extremely difficult. Collect coins and crystals will appear! Something will happen when you cut grass! You can get equipment! Get a hammer and a sword! You can play split-screen with up to four people! There are monsters too! Use items to improve your abilities! MultiplayerWork together to collect coins, cut grass, and defeat enemies! Be the first to get the crystal!Dagger Froggy (eastasiasoft, 2nd Apr, $4.99)Dance Mania (NOSTRA GAMES, 27th Mar, $1.99) - Get some talented dancers on your team and put on a show as you race to the finish line. Fun music, cool moves and colourful costumes are the secret to victory! Avoid the obstacles in your way, but you must avoid them to keep your team safe and not lose anyone along the way. Choose the best dance moves and your dance team will be the biggest and funniest at the finish line. Unlock new costumes for your dancers. Learn new dance moves. Each level will be unique and fun! Open all options to see all the dances and unusual costumes for your team. Check out the new fun game from the NOSTRA. GAMES team. Let the party begin!Debug Girl (Waku Waku Games, 27th Mar, $8.79) - Debug Girl is a new and exciting combination of retro pixel art action, visual novel, and debugging. You, the player, have just bumped into your old classmate, Kurumi Sakura, at a game shop, and the two of you hit it off. You set your minds to spending your summer break creating a game together. With her in charge of debugging, the two of you aim to create the best game, all while dealing with the many bugs and glitches you so carelessly create. Can you finish the game in time, and more importantly, what will become of your relationship with one another...?Destind: Mr. Almost Right (Voltage, 27th Mar, $34.99) - The Story: When are you getting married? When youre finding the reality of your romantic life too bleak to bare, youre matched through an app to a man with a 99% compatibility ratingDistant Bloom (Kinda Brave Ent, 27th Mar, $17.99) - Welcome to Distant Bloom, a cozy management and exploration game far away from home! After a long expedition through space, you and your crew land on an alien planet with the critical mission of establishing a new home for your species. But this place is very different from the vision you saw through your telescope. What happened to the verdant life of this world? And what will happen to you? Features:- Explore a desolate world and restore its blooming past with the power of plants! - Nurture new life by learning how to care for an amazingly varied alien flora. Play around with plant structures and create a thriving ecosystem! - Turn your harvest into recipes, tools, and items that you can use to build and improve your homebase. - Reunite your scattered crew into a community where each member has their own story to tell. - Explore the wilds to uncover the history of this strange planet. What or who left behind the puzzling ruins scattered across the land?Escape Game The House Under Rain (Regista, 27th Mar, $4.99) - GAME SYSTEMThis game is an escape-the-room game (mystery-adventure game). *Point the screen with a cursor to solve riddles, and story goes on. STORYIt is rainy whenever I visit one of my friends for some reason. I remember the day was rainy as usualwhen I visited her after her sickness. The friend who looked better than I expectedstopped me, who was about to leave, and said. . . "Why don't we do an escape game in this house before you go? " It was too sudden but the suggestion sounded intriguing enough to say YESFantasy Jigsaw Puzzle (Ultimate Games, 27th Mar, $6.39) - Featuring 30 beautifully crafted puzzles, each depicting a unique fantasy environment, you'll journey through enchanted forests, mystical castles, celestial realms, and other breathtaking landscapes. With varying levels of difficulty, Fantasy Jigsaw Puzzle offers a soothing yet rewarding experience for all skill levels. Whether you're looking for a casual, stress-free pastime or a challenging puzzle to test your skills, this game provides the perfect balance of fun and relaxation. Enjoy intuitive controls, stunning artwork, and an immersive soundtrack as you piece together each magical scene. Get ready to unwind and explore a world of fantasy, one puzzle at a time!Fight Legends: Mortal Fighting (7Levels, 27th Mar, $9.99) - Shatter your chains, fight, and seek revenge against those who kept you enslaved for years. Knight, Warrior or Assassin, choose your class wisely and face hundreds of enemies in this fabulous medieval combat game. Fight in exciting medieval battles with different classes. Face a multitude of enemies and get the best weapons and armor to equip yourself. Upgrade your equipment and skills to perform special attacks and beat all the enemies in the campaign. Will you manage to defeat them all? - Upgrade your weapons and armor! - Realistic combat- 3D third-person graphics- 30 maps to explore- More than 200 different itemsFuel Station Simulator (Halva Studio, 27th Mar, $5.99) - Take control of your very own fuel station and guide it to success! In Fuel Station Simulator, test your business skills. Turn a neglected fuel station into a bustling, prosperous business hub!GladMort (PixelHeart, 27th Mar, $14.99) - In a faraway kingdom in a land of legend, a mysterious plague of unknown origin has rapidly infected the population. Dubbed the "Red Plague", the evil nature of the phenomenon is unmistakable: the dead begin to rise from their graves, and demonic incarnations begin to appear. Within months, the dead form an evil army commanded by the Lords of Darkness. Villages and towns begin to be ravaged, the demonic legions growing with each victory.Happy Hike (Downmeadowstreet, 29th Mar, $4.99) - Embark on a peaceful journey in Happy Hike, a walking simulator where the joy is in the journey. Lace up your boots and explore stunning landscapes at your own pace, discovering hidden spots, cozy cabins, and breathtaking vistas along the way. Key FeaturesNo timers, no pressurejust relax and exploreBeautiful, handcrafted environments filled with secretsRelaxing music and immersive nature sounds Take your time, discover every corner, and let the world of Happy Hike unfold before you.Hungry Brain Challenge! (MASK, 27th Mar, $2.99) - This is a fun trivia quiz game where you look at the name of a rare dish from around the world and quickly choose the correct photo from four options.I Have No Mouth, and I Must Scream (Nightdive Studios, 27th Mar, $9.99) - A Harlan Ellison Short Story FIVE DAMNED SOULS Buried deep within the center of the earth, trapped in the bowels of an insane computer for the past hundred and nine years. Gorrister the suicidal loner, Benny the mutilated brute, Ellen the hysterical phobic, Nimdok the secretive sadist, Ted the cynical paranoid. ONE CHALLENGE The adventure plunges you into the tortured and hidden past of the five humans. Delve into their darkest fears. Outwit the Master Computer AM in a game of psychological warfare. Disturbing, compelling. An adventure you won't easily forget! Assume the roles of five different characters, each in a unique environment Challenging dilemmas dealing with powerfully charged emotional issues Provocative psychological and adult-oriented themes Based on Harlan Ellison's short story ""I Have No Mouth, and I Must Scream"", one of the ten most reprinted stories in the English language Full digitized speech with over 40 different characters and state of the art animation Harlan Ellison as the voice of the insane master computer, AM.Internet Caffe Manager 2025 (SimulaMaker, 28th Mar, $9.99) - In Internet Caffe Manager 2025, you're not just running a cafyoure building the ultimate tech empire. Start with a tiny, outdated shop and turn it into the go-to spot for hardcore gamers, streamers, and late-night internet addicts. Set up high-performance PCs, install the latest games, and keep your customers happy with fast Wi-Fi, comfy chairs, and snacks that keep them coming back for more.Jennifer Wilde: Unlikely Revolutionaries (Outsider Games, 27th Mar, $17.99) - At the start of the Jazz Age in Paris in 1921, young French artist Jennifer Chevalier becomes embroiled in death, espionage and revolution which takes her across France, England and Ireland with the ghost of Oscar Wilde. A Point & Click 2D adventure with a unique comic book inventory design. Jennifer believes the recent death of her father was no 'accident'. Finding a chained locket in her father's hotel, she attempts to use her childhood gift for talking to ghosts to call his spirit back. Unwittingly, the ghost recalled is Oscar Wilde, famous Irish playwright, whose secret affair with Jennifer's father has bound his ghost to the locket. Jennifer and Oscar find themselves following a trail of murder and revolution, through Paris, to London and Ireland, and into conflict with secret government organisations, a British occult spy network, and the Irish Revolutionary Army. In a thrilling, witty and melancholic adventure.Kara Fantasy (Ratalaika Games, 28th Mar, $5.99) - Imagine a world where every step opens the door to unknown lands, where every breath of wind whispers ancient spells. In this world where the fate of the kingdom. Take on the role of Hiro, a young and brave bodyguard whose fate is unexpectedly intertwined with the greatest challenge of his life - the rescue of Princess Kara, kidnapped by dark forces from her royal house.Kemono Heroes (Mad Gear Games, 27th Feb, $14.99) - Kemono Heroes combines elements of run and gun, fast arcade action with dashes and slashes, with cool and fluffy characters. It can be experienced alone, choosing between 3 difficulties to enjoy a real challenge. Up to 4 friends can also join forces in cooperative mode, fighting and helping each other to overcome any obstacles in their way.Kumakichi&Nyanzou Birth Destruction God DX (AlignmentSharp, 27th Mar, $29.80) - Nyanzou never cleans up after playtime. When Kumakichi tells him to, Nyanzou heads outside to play without cleaning anything up. Filled with rage, Kumakichi decides in his heart to destroy everything.Little Red Riding Hood: Endless Zoom Tale (Cooking & Publishing, 21st Mar, $3.99) - Go into the forest with Little Red Riding Hood and experience a story full of excitement! Little Red Riding Hood is a cheerful and curious little girl who one day receives an important mission: to take food to her sick grandmother. With her red cape and her basket full of food, she sets off through the forest, without imagining that someone is watching her with great interest. . . On her walk, she meets a cunning and talkative wolf who entertains her with questions and suggestions. What will happen when Little Red Riding Hood arrives at her grandmother's house? Will everything be as she expects it to be? A classic tale that has captivated generations, full of teachings, surprises and a touch of suspense, find out why this story is still a favourite with young and old alike!Pet & Dog Simulator (UMURO, 27th Mar, $9.99) - Welcome to the world of virtual dog training! In this realistic offline dog simulator, you can experience the joys of raising, training, and playing with your favorite furry friends. Whether you're a dog lover or simply looking for fun offline animal games, this puppy care adventure will bring you hours of entertainment without needing an internet connection! Key Features:Train Your Puppy:Learn how to train your virtual puppy with different commands, from sit and stay to fetch and roll over! Whether youre an experienced dog trainer or new to puppy training, our game will guide you step-by-step as you teach your dog new tricks. Perfect for anyone interested in dog training games and animal simulators! Puppy Hotel & Care:Take care of your virtual puppies at the dog hotel! Feed them, groom them, and make sure theyre healthy and happy. The realistic puppy care features make you feel like youre running your very own puppy hotel.Polarity Remastered (Bluebutton Games, 27th Mar, $16.84) - Dive into Polarity Remastered, a mind-bending sci-fi puzzle adventure set inside a corrupted computer system on the brink of collapse. You play as a rogue hacker trapped in a digital labyrinth, where firewalls shift like mazes and encrypted puzzles stand between you and the computers core.Shadow of the orient (Dolores Ent., 27th Mar, $7.99) - After 200 years, the dark shadow has returned wreaking havoc across the orient. Only Xiaolang, a brave warrior who possesses the elemental power of fire, has the strength to take on the shadow clan, rescue the children of the orient and restore peace to the people of the east. But, the dark shadow is stronger than ever and Xiaolang has not had to fight for two centuries. Is he up to the task? Are you? Embark upon a perilous quest full of dangerous enemies, deadly traps and hidden secrets to hunt down the shadow and restore peace to the people of the orient in Shadow of the Orient.Sol Dorado Heist (Sometimes You, 2nd Apr, $7.99) - After waking up with amnesia, Alex Thorn finds herself lost and confused in a room she doesnt recognize. A weird flashback tells her that she somehow has been robbing casinos with a mysterious criminal known as The Silent Ace. The police are now on her tracks, and The Silent Ace is about to rob the biggest casino in town: The Sol Dorado. Can Alex discover the truth about her past? Will she find the criminal before the police do? Choose your own path and solve this mystery! Features:- An intriguing story about a casino heist, filled with funny dialogue, charming characters and lots of choices! - And those choices matter! Think carefully who you trust, or you may end up in a lot of trouble. - Stunning and unique art-style! With a whole gallery for you to enjoy it! - Four main endings depending on the path you choose. Replay the game to uncover the whole truth about The Sol Dorado!Space Battle (Adrian Corbalan Soria, 1st Apr, $2.99) - Defend the galaxy in Space Battle, the last bastion against the imperial attack! In this thrilling game of strategy and action, you take command of a spacecraft at the edge of the known galaxy, facing waves of enemy attacks in a desperate fight for survival. Each round is a race against time: destroy enemy stations before their fleets converge and launch a full-scale assault on your ship. DEFEND YOUR SPACE STATION Each round challenges you to balance defense and offense. Plan your strategy and execute your best plan to survive. DESTROY THE EMPIRE With each enemy station destroyed, the empire returns stronger, ensuring each round is more challenging than the last. MINE RESOURCES Navigate the reaches of space in search of precious minerals. Each expedition offers the chance to strengthen your ship and discover forgotten technologies. SPACE EXPLORATION Portals will allow you to travel between the different sectors offering new areas to explore and greater challenges.SPACE TRUCK SIMULATOR (Testagamercreations, 1st Apr, $8.99) - Embark on an exhilarating spacefaring adventure with Space Truck Simulator! Immerse yourself in the role of an interstellar trucker, piloting your rocket-powered rig across the vast expanse of the galaxy. Haul valuable cargo, scavenge for precious salvage, and navigate the unique challenges of deep space. With a blend of sci-fi excitement and trucking simulation, this game offers a rich and engaging experience that combines the thrill of cosmic exploration with the precision of cargo management. In Space Truck Simulator, you'll explore diverse planetary systems, interact with a colorful array of star-hopping truckers, and tackle missions that range from routine deliveries to perilous drop-offs.Star Leaping Story (Happy Player, 27th Mar, $11.99) - Unique Dash System: No jumping mechanicsinstead, experience a unique dash system that makes gameplay more fun and challenging. No Penalty System: Mistakes dont matter! Retry as many times as you like without interruption, keeping the games rhythm smooth and engaging. Fully Voiced by Professional Voice Actors: Enjoy full voice acting throughout the game for a more immersive experience. Carefully Designed Levels: A variety of environments and mechanics keep the gameplay fresh and exciting. Dynamic Music: Energetic music enhances the atmosphere and keeps the excitement going.Steampunch (Afil Games, 27th Mar, $3.49) - Get ready for the electrifying journey of Steampunch, a casual and challenging 2D platformer! Overcome enemies, traps, and obstacles to reach the elevator that takes you to the next level. FLUID MOVEMENT! Run, jump, and wall-slide with precision. Use double jumps and air dashes to reach secret areas and overcome challenges! SIMPLE AND INTENSE COMBAT! Face various enemies, from patrol robots to lethal shooters. A powerful punch defeats any foe in a single hit! DYNAMIC CHALLENGES! With 30 progressive levels, the game features moving platforms, spikes, and mechanical traps that require adaptation and skill. THREE UNIQUE ENVIRONMENTS! Faroeste City (Levels 1-10) - A desert Wild West, home to the dreaded Gun-Bot, a relentless robot gunslinger! Underwater City (Levels 11-20) - A submerged metropolis full of gravity-defying challenges and deep-sea enemies. Factory (Levels 21-30) - The enemies factory, filled with gears and smoke, with lethal robots lurking!The Eightfold Path (Starseed Forest, 27th Mar, $19.99) - Journey through the serene depths of an ancient forest and explore the sacred temple that cradles profound wisdom and complex challenges. The Eightfold Path is an immersive puzzle and exploration adventure steeped in the teachings of Buddhism, inviting you to embark on a quest towards enlightenment. To reach the ultimate state of pure bliss, you must navigate through the labyrinth of desires and suffering that obscures true harmony. Nature, a steadfast companion on your journey, will guide you. Yet, the true challenge lies in confronting the fears and inner demons that dwell within you. Meditation In moments of unrest, seek solace in meditation. Find a tranquil refuge, sit down, and take a moment to unwind. Focus on your breath, feel the rhythms of your body, and release the transient thoughts that flutter through your mind. The Eightfold Path is calling. Will you embrace the teachings, conquer the trials, and unlock the path towards enlightenment?The Running Toaster (Dystopia Interactive, 27th Mar, $9.99) - The Running Toaster is a quick shooting game where you play as a Toaster trying to escape the Vegetable table! - Avoid the coffee cups and shoot bread at the vegetables so they don't pass you! The longer you run the faster it gets! - Collect bread slices to unlock new Toaster colours! - Try your best to take on 9 achievement challenges!Tiny Lands Deluxe Edition - Tiny Lands - Deluxe Edition is a relaxing 3D game about finding the differences between two handcrafted dioramas. If you are looking for a game that allows you to just sit back and play Tiny Lands is for you!Twilight Monk (GRAVITY GAME ARISE, 27th Mar, $17.99) - Embark on a journey through a vast land, discovering complex dungeons full of enemies to fight and skills to acquire. Even those inexperienced with action games can enjoy the exhilerating battles and deep exploration! - Story -The continent of Speria has fallen into darkness,As monsters ravage the land and invade villages, Raziel Tenza, the final Monk of Twilight, sets out on a journey to save the world. However, in a world fallen into darkness our hero will encounter his fair share of challenges, including powerful enemies and fearsome "Darksprites". - Game Features -Free exploration x elaborate dungeonsClassic, metroidvania-style exploration that expands as you obtain new skills! Clear dungeons full of obstacles and discover treasures and secret passages. Become the wielder of the Phantom PillarThis mysterious artifact infused with ancient power can be used for platforming, battle, blocking enemy attacks, or even to activate mechanisms.Two-Sided Runner (Inbility, 27th Mar, $4.99) - Game FeaturesA side-scrolling runner action game! Dodge obstacles with jumps and color changes as you navigate enemy-filled stages packed with exciting mechanics. Aim for the highest score as you soar through dynamic levels! Color Change SystemBoth your character and enemies come with White and Black attributes! - Same-colored objects pass through each other. - Opposite-colored objects collide. Master this color-switching mechanic for the ultimate experience! - Play safe by slipping through hazards. - Go bold and defeat enemies to rack up points. Adapt to every situation and discover the play-style that suits you best! Gameplay HighlightsExplore the world with your favorite character:Each character has unique skills, and their abilities also change depending on whether theyre in their White or Black form. Use these traits to overcome challenging stages! Challenge yourself with rising difficulty:After defeating three bosses, the Stage Level increases.Unblock Now (Funbox Media, 27th Mar, $8.99) - Players move the wooden blocks in as few moves as possible to unblock the red block and allow it to be dragged off the board. If players get stuck on a particular puzzle, a Hint system is available to get them back on track. Progression & ChallengeEach level contains a target number of moves. When the level has been completed the player is awarded a number of stars relating to how few moves they completed the level in. Players will need to collect a certain number of stars to unlock other difficulty levels in the game. Each difficulty level contains 60 levels, with a total of 240 levels across the game. LeaderboardsThe game will also include leaderboards to allow players to rank amongst their friends and the world. Leaderboards will be progression and time based.Urban Car Driver Simulator: City Explorer Challenge (MlME Games, 29th Mar, $9.99) - Get ready to experience the thrill of the open road in Urban Driver Simulator: City Explorer Challenge! Immerse yourself in the vibrant streets of Sunny Island City, a dynamic urban playground designed for drivers of all skill levels. Whether youre a seasoned pro or a curious newcomer, this comprehensive driving simulation offers something for everyone.Wheel of Words: Crossword (SOURCE BYTE, 28th Mar, $3.99) - "Wheel of Words: Crossword" is a delightful word puzzle game designed to test your vocabulary and problem-solving skills. Connect letters to form words that fit into crossword puzzles, uncover hidden bonus words, and enjoy the rewarding feeling of completing each grid. With a smooth interface and simple controls, the game ensures an engaging experience for players of all ages. Hints are available to guide you through tricky levels, so you're never stuck for long.Which Way Up: Galaxy Games (Turtle Flip Studio, 27th Mar, $14.99) - Which Way Up: Galaxy Games is a family friendly party game that gives unique freedom of movement by allowing you to run on walls and ceilings, orbit around planets, or fall across entire levels by manoeuvring through gravity fields. Each of our 12 Gravity Games feature their own unique bite-sized challenge where up to 4 players compete. Eject your friends into space, score a goal with an entire moon, leap across planets to escape a black hole, capture and hold zodiacal constellations and much more! Game Features: Up to 4 players local play 7 cute, cosmic characters to choose from 12 gravity-defying, customisable mini-games A collection of single-player challenges Characters: Sprout represents nature and all living things. Prism represents electromagnetic radiation that can be perceived by the human eye. Luna represents the night and shifting tides. Sunny represents the star at the centre of our solar system.Zombie Blocks: Pixel Shooter Gun (Grizzly Games, 28th Mar, $3.99) - In Zombie Blocks: Pixel Shooter Gun, you will face thrilling adventures in a blocky world where pixel art meets dynamic action and survival in a zombie apocalypse. Immerse yourself in a world filled with zombies and dangers, and prove that you can survive!Zombie Strike Force (Gametry, 21st Mar, $1.99) - Step into the boots of an elite soldier on a mission to eliminate hordes of mutated zombies in a post-apocalyptic world. Navigate through high-tech underground facilities and eerie wastelands, using advanced weaponry and tactical skills to outsmart the undead. Face off against relentless enemies, dodge deadly traps, and uncover dark secrets hidden beneath the ruins. Only the strongest will make it out aliveare you ready to lead the resistance?What will you be downloading this week? (23 votes)Alice in Dinerland 0%Anime Dance-Off - Dungeons and Dancers 0%Arcade Archives SENKYU4%Azure Haven22%Blue Wednesday4%Bubble Ghost Remake4%Bubble Wizard Saga 0%Care Bears : Unlock The Magic4%Colorizing: Sunrise 0%Cookie Cutter: Overkill Edition13%Cozy Hunt 0%Cozy Land 0%Croc: Legend of the Gobbos9%CRYKEN part1 0%Dagger Froggy 0%Dance Mania 0%Debug Girl4%Destind: Mr. Almost Right 0%Distant Bloom 0%Escape Game The House Under Rain 0%Fantasy Jigsaw Puzzle 0%Fight Legends: Mortal Fighting 0%Fuel Station Simulator 0%GladMort 0%Happy Hike 0%Hungry Brain Challenge! 0%I Have No Mouth, And I Must Scream 0%Internet Caffe Manager 20254%Jennifer Wilde: Unlikely Revolutionaries 0%Kara Fantasy 0%Kemono Heroes 0%Kumakichi&Nyanzou Birth Destruction God DX 0%Little Red Riding Hood: Endless Zoom Tale 0%Pet & Dog Simulator 0%Polarity Remastered 0%Shadow of the Orient 0%Sol Dorado Heist 0%Space Battle 0%Space Truck Simulator 0%Star Leaping Story 0%Steampunch 0%The Eightfold Path 0%The Running Toaster 0%Tiny Lands - Deluxe Edition 0%Twilight Monk 0%Two-Sided Runner 0%Unblock Now 0%Urban Car Driver Simulator: City Explorer Challenge 0%Wheel of Words: Crossword 0%Which Way Up: Galaxy Games 0%Zombie Blocks: Pixel Shooter Gun 0%Zombie Strike Force 0%Nothing for me this week30% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%So that's your lot for this week's North American Nintendo Download. Go on, be a sport and drop a vote in the poll above, and comment below with your hot picks!

Image: Nintendo LifeUpdate [Fri 28th Mar 2025, 11:10am]: Well folks, we're blushing quite profusely now. As pointed out, the My Nintendo app is indeed real, albeit only available in Japan at the time of writing. We sincerely apologise if we caused any confusion here!The app's icon being present in the screenshots from Nintendo Today does still raise a few questions, however. Is it possible Nintendo might bring it over to the West, or is it, as covered below, merely a placeholder to facilitate a fancy screenshot?Anyway, it's business as usual for the time being - we're juggling quite a few balls at the moment, so again, we apologise for the slip up!Original Story: Nintendo dropped a load of new surprises as part of its latest Direct presentation, including a brand-new mobile app called 'Nintendo Today!'.In it, the app describes how to set up one of its two widgets on your phone homescreen, and it's here that we can see something quite interesting. In the accompanying screenshots, an app icon for 'My Nintendo' can be seen in the bottom left corner of the screen.Now, it's possible that this could just be something that Nintendo cooked up for the sole purpose of creating a realistic looking phone screen, utilising a 'fake' icon to go alongside the real icons for Nintendo Today, Nintendo Switch Online, and Nintendo Music.If it's not fake, though, then we could be looking at yet another app from Nintendo in the near future; one that allows you to access My Nintendo directly through your phone.Image: NintendoHopefully Nintendo will be able to shed some light on this particular mystery soon; perhaps during its upcoming Switch 2 Direct..? Nah, just focus on the new console please, Nintendo. Bite-sized Directs!Nearly 30 late arrivalsDo you think this is real, or is it something Nintendo just put together for the sake of a good image? Let us know your thoughts with a comment.Related GamesShare:02 Nintendo Lifes resident horror fanatic, when hes not knee-deep in Resident Evil and Silent Hill lore, Ollie likes to dive into a good horror book while nursing a lovely cup of tea. He also enjoys long walks and listens to everything from TOOL to Chuck Berry. Hold on there, you need to login to post a comment...Related ArticlesRumour: Nintendo Switch 2 To Launch In June With 3-Phase Software PlanGoing through phaazesNintendo Direct Confirmed For Today, 27th March 202530 minutes of news for OG Switch gamesRumour: A Switch 1 Direct Presentation May Take Place This WeekColour us sceptical, though

Image: NintendoAt the end of the latest trailer for Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, we were bestowed with a brief but tantalising glimpse at a brand-new suit for long-time protagonist Samus Aran.At first glance, the suit looks completely new; something we've not yet seen from the Metroid Series. Or is it..? Well, officially yes, it is, but taking a quick look through some of the concept art for Metroid Dread, we've spotted a few similarities with one of the scrapped suit designs from MercurySteam's 2021 entry.Observe in the below image: you can see distinct similarities with the helmet, the rounded shape of the shoulder pads (albeit not the size), and the three lights in the centre of Samus' chest. The helmet design specifically is a particularly interesting one, as the additional 'eye' above the main visor seems to be the source of Samus' new psychic abilities in Beyond. In other words, it's not just some random cosmetic choice that Retro Studios decided to throw in for fun.Subscribe to Nintendo Life on YouTube800kWatch on YouTube If we disregard the fact that the Dread concept art wasn't used in the final game, could it be that the similarities point to some loose connection between Dread and Beyond? Could the latter actually be taking place much later in the timeline than we had previously thought?Chances are it's merely a coincidence. In fact, we're almost certain it's a coincidence, but it definitely raises a few questions and makes us even more excited to find out what happens when Metroid Prime 4: Beyond launches later this year.Image: Nintendo LifeMetroid Prime 4: Beyond was showcased in the latest Direct presentation, which also detailed the new Virtual Game Card scheme for Switch and Switch 2. We'll be finding out much more about the Switch 2 next week during the big Direct showcase on 2nd April. Ahhhh we want itMaybe we'll get one next week..?What do you think, dear readers? Do the similarities here point to some connection between Prime 4 and Dread, or is this merely a happy coincidence? Let us know with a comment.Related GamesSee AlsoShare:01 Nintendo Lifes resident horror fanatic, when hes not knee-deep in Resident Evil and Silent Hill lore, Ollie likes to dive into a good horror book while nursing a lovely cup of tea. He also enjoys long walks and listens to everything from TOOL to Chuck Berry. Hold on there, you need to login to post a comment...Related ArticlesNintendo Expands Switch Online's SNES Library With Four More TitlesUpdate: Now available to Switch Online membersRumour: Nintendo Switch 2 To Launch In June With 3-Phase Software PlanGoing through phaazesNintendo Direct Confirmed For Today, 27th March 202530 minutes of news for OG Switch games

Image: NintendoNintendo's latest Switch Direct was packed with all sorts of exciting announcements, but we're not done just yet.The company's Japanese broadcast was slightly different - featuring multiple other titles, so we've rounded them all up into a single post. Here's everything from Japan's Switch Direct, you might have missed:On this page: Round Up: Everything From Japan's Nintendo Direct Broadcast (March 2025)Subscribe to Nintendo Life on YouTube800kWatch on YouTube Nintendo Direct - Japan, March 2025 - Full BroadcastThis is the full Japanese Nintendo Direct broadcast if you really want to watch it!Subscribe to Nintendo Life on YouTube800kJapanese Game AnnouncementsRight, onto the game announcements made up of a few trailers and some sizzle reels. We've also thrown in a previous trailer of Konami's romance dating sim Tokimeki Memorial. While some of these games are exclusive to Japan, many of them will be getting a release locally.Project:;COLD case.mirage - Available now (Japan)Subscribe to Nintendo Life on YouTube800k"Project:;COLD case.mirage is an immersive desktop-style mystery adventure game that feels like solving a case directly on your PC. Data from websites, surveillance cameras, and smartphones, digitally-recreated interrogations of victims As you piece together scattered fragments of information, a shocking truth will emerge. Can you change your fate with just a single screen?" via GematsuSizzle Reel 1Subscribe to Nintendo Life on YouTube800kThe games featured in the first sizzle reel include the following:Sanrio Characters Miracle Match: Magical Onigokko (out now)Winning Post 10 2025 (out now)Star Overdrive (10th April 2025)All in Abyss: Judge the Fake (10th April 2025)Rusty Rabbit (17th April 2025)The Hundred Line -Last Defense Academy- (24th April 2025). "We put all our effort into the game"Try it out before launchSuper Robot Wars Y - 2025 (Worldwide)Subscribe to Nintendo Life on YouTube800k"Super Robot Wars is a grid-based tactical combat RPG that brings units and pilots from a variety of anime together to battle their mutual foes. Rise, Unite, and Triumph!"Sizzle Reel 2Subscribe to Nintendo Life on YouTube800kThe second sizzle reel included:Super Technos World: River City & Technos Arcade Classics (24th April 2025)Tokimeki Memorial (8th May 2025)Capcom Fighting Collection 2 (16th May 2025)Mobile Suit Gundam (22nd May 2025)Ys Memoire (22nd May 2025)Onimusha 2 (23rd May 2025)Fantasy Life (21st March 2025, featured in the western broadcast) Update: Worldwide release confirmedLaunching worldwide this MayNo word of a localisation yetOne hit and it's game overTokimeki Memorial: forever with you Emotional - 8th May 2025 (Japan)Subscribe to Nintendo Life on YouTube800k"Tokimeki Memorial is a romance simulation game celebrating its 30th anniversary. Tokimeki Memorial: Forever with You Emotional is built around the concept of reliving memories, just as they were, on Nintendo Switch, with the original games feel and gameplay carefully preserved." via GematsuNintendo Direct - Worldwide, March 2025And if you haven't seen the local Nintendo Direct yet, you can check out our full guide here: Nearly 30 late arrivalsWhat did you think of Japan's announcements? How about the rest of the latest Switch Direct? Let us know in the comments.Related GamesSee AlsoShare:321 Liam is a news writer and reviewer for Nintendo Life and Pure Xbox. He's been writing about games for more than 15 years and is a lifelong fan of Mario and Master Chief. Hold on there, you need to login to post a comment...Related ArticlesNintendo Expands Switch Online's SNES Library With Four More TitlesArriving next weekNintendo Direct Confirmed For Today, 27th March 202530 minutes of news for OG Switch gamesPokmon Scarlet & Violet: Mystery Gift Codes ListAll the current Pokmon Scarlet and Violet Mystery Gift codesRumour: A Switch 1 Direct Presentation May Take Place This WeekColour us sceptical, though

Image: Zion, Grassl / Nintendo LifeNintendo has shared all sorts of new and exciting reveals for the Switch this week, but it's not the only company that's been busy. Third-party developer and publisher Ubisoft has announced it will be "accelerating its transformation" with a new dedicated subsidiary for Assassin's Creed, Far Cry, and the Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six series, and it's backed by Tencent.The Chinese video game company will be investing 1.16 billion (approximately 25%) for a "minority stake in the new subsidiary" valued at around 4 billion. The focus will apparently be to build and create gaming ecosystems that are "truly evergreen and multiplatform".Subscribe to Nintendo Life on YouTube800kWatch on YouTube With this investment, the team will supposedly be able to "drive further increases in quality of narrative solo experiences, expand multiplayer offerings with increased frequency of content release, introduce free-to-play touch points, and integrate more social features".The binding agreement with Tencent follows the formal and competitive process in exploring and assessing different strategic options announced earlier this year. Based on the careful consideration of several expressions of interest received from diverse parties, and its duty to act in the best interests of all Ubisoft stakeholders, the Board of Directors, upon recommendation from the ad hoc Committee, determined that this transaction crystalized the best value for Ubisofts assets and unanimously approved the proposed transaction on March 27, 2025.Outside of this, Ubisoft notes how it will continue to "focus on nurturing the development of iconic franchises" listing Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon and The Division as a few examples. Ubisoft's co-founder and chief executive officer Yves Guillemot called it a "foundational step in changing Ubisoft's operating model" making it both "agile and ambitious" going forward.Today Ubisoft is opening a new chapter in its history. As we accelerate the companys transformation, this is a foundational step in changing Ubisofts operating model that will enable us to be both agile and ambitious. We are focused on building strong game ecosystems designed to become evergreen, growing high-performing brands and creating new IPs powered by cutting-edge and emerging technologies.With the creation of a dedicated subsidiary that will spearhead development for three of our largest franchises and the onboarding of Tencent as a minority investor, we are crystalizing the value of our assets, strengthening our balance sheet, and creating the best conditions for these franchises long-term growth and success. With its dedicated and autonomous leadership team, it will focus on transforming these three brands into unique ecosystems.We are committed to building a sharper, more focused organization-one where talented teams will take our brands to the next level, accelerate the growth of emerging franchises, and lead innovation in next-generation technologies and services, all with the goal of delivering enriching, memorable games that exceed players' expectations, and create superior value for our shareholders and other stakeholdersAccording to recent rumours, Ubisoft has multiple titles lined up for the Switch 2. And last week it launched its new game Assassin's Creed Shadows. Update: Ubisoft says it's in "love" with the Switch 2"Finally, I can play the new Assassin's Creed"Pain in the MechWhat do you make of this latest development? Let us know in the comments.[source staticctf.ubisoft.com]Related GamesSee AlsoShare:00 Liam is a news writer and reviewer for Nintendo Life and Pure Xbox. He's been writing about games for more than 15 years and is a lifelong fan of Mario and Master Chief. Hold on there, you need to login to post a comment...Related ArticlesNintendo Expands Switch Online's SNES Library With Four More TitlesUpdate: Now available to Switch Online membersNintendo Direct Confirmed For Today, 27th March 202530 minutes of news for OG Switch gamesPokmon Scarlet & Violet: Mystery Gift Codes ListAll the current Pokmon Scarlet and Violet Mystery Gift codesRumour: A Switch 1 Direct Presentation May Take Place This WeekColour us sceptical, though

"Nintendo fun, delivered daily".To go out with a bang, Shigeru Miyamoto announced the new mobile app Nintendo Today! during the latest Switch Direct.Read the full article on nintendolife.com

Image: NintendoAs we get closer to the Switch 2 Direct, it seems more retailers are preparing for the arrival of the new Nintendo system.As highlighted by IGN, Best Buy Canada recently published a "comprehensive guide on how to pre-order the Switch 2", but this blog post has now been taken offline. What's most interesting about this is the date attached - suggesting Switch 2 pre-orders will open on 2nd April 2025 in Canada."Pre-orders for the Nintendo Switch 2 will open on April 2nd at Best Buy Canada."If this is accurate, it means pre-orders will go live in this region on the same date as the Switch 2 Direct. Best Buy in the US hasn't said anything about this just yet, so we'll just have to wait and see. Nintendo will also be hosting its 'Switch 2 experience' globally. This begins in New York in early April and locations like Toronto will host this event later on in the same month.Apart from the official pre-order date confirmation, we're still waiting for a price and release date for the new hardware. Going through phaazesAbove the Switch, but below its competitorsIt's time for Switch 2Will you be pre-ordering a Switch 2? Let us know in the comments.[source ign.com]See AlsoShare:00 Liam is a news writer and reviewer for Nintendo Life and Pure Xbox. He's been writing about games for more than 15 years and is a lifelong fan of Mario and Master Chief. Hold on there, you need to login to post a comment...Related ArticlesRumour: Nintendo Switch 2 To Launch In June With 3-Phase Software PlanGoing through phaazesNintendo Direct Confirmed For Today, 27th March 202530 minutes of news for OG Switch gamesRumour: A Switch 1 Direct Presentation May Take Place This WeekColour us sceptical, thoughWatch: Nintendo Direct March 2025 - Live!The Switch's final bow... we thinkRandom: Sakurai Sends Fans Into Meltdown Ahead Of Switch DirectUpdate: "I can't just tweet carelessly..."

As opposed to "Switch 2 exclusive".Today, Nintendo introduced Virtual Game Cards, a digital game-sharing feature coming to Switches 1 and 2 that lets you move your digital purchases between your consoles and lend them to people in your family Nintendo Account group.A note on Nintendo's webpage detailing the upcoming feature mentions that "Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive games" can only be moved between Switch 2 systems, naturally, but it also mentions something else: "Nintendo Switch 2 Edition games".Read the full article on nintendolife.com