3+ week, 1+ day ago (1054+ words) Wow, where to start? It's official, though. It's been 20 years since I sat down and cobbled together the somewhat infamous 'Our Nintendo Life Begins' article back in late 2005, a world before iPhones, iPads, Fortnite, and YouTube wasn't even a year old yet. How times have changed. Both generally and specifically, the video game industry. When I wrote that first article, we were technically still in the GameCube era. I had really enjoyed my brief stint putting together 'GameCube UK', a website all about (you guessed it) GameCube in 2001-2002. Then, with the Nintendo 'Revolution' on the horizon, I was getting the itch to get back into running a website about games, and Nintendo Life was born. Back when the site turned 10, I penned an article that details the early years of Nintendo Life, if you are interested in that. The site's…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago (282+ words) Well folks, it's that time again. Nintendo is broadcasting a new Direct presentation, this time focusing on the upcoming Super Mario Galaxy Movie (3rd April, 2026) with a promise to showcase the first proper trailer. With leaks indicating the inclusion of Yoshi and Bowser Jr., we're almost certain that these characters will crop up at some point alongside the regular cast from the first movie. You can wait here for everything to kick off if you like, but feel free to come back when the Direct commences at the below time: The full stream can also be watched over on the Nintendo of America YouTube channel or the Nintendo Today! app, but look, we want you here. It's not going to be a particularly long one, but you're free to chat amongst your NLife pals regardless. So grab yourselves a (quick) snack…...

2+ day, 22+ hour ago (351+ words) Are you the type of person who never misnames Samus 'Metroid'? Do you always know where to put the accent in Pok'mon? Do you have the skills to prove your Nintendo passions on camera? Then, gosh, do we have the opportunity for you! We at Nintendo Life are on the lookout for someone to join our Video Production team. As outlined in the above video by Alex Olney Brad the Business, you'd be chatting about the latest and greatest games from Nintendo, diving into reviews and guides, and snapping up gameplay all through the wonderful world of YouTube. If all of this sounds very much up your street, head over to the job listing for the full list of requirements and desired skills. Then, if you think you'd fit the bill, make sure to get your application in by 24th December…...

3+ week, 6+ day ago (455+ words) While Dragon Quest I & II debuts at number 6 The latest UK Charts data is in, and the Pok'mon Legends: Z-A's dominance is seemingly at an end " at least for now. EA SPORTS FC 26 has retaken the throne, with the former now landing in second place. Meanwhile, Square Enix's new release, Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake, has made its debut at number 6. This is perhaps not as high as the company would like, but then the game's performance over in Japan will likely more than make up for it " more on that later in the week. Otherwise, it's mostly business as usual this week, with several Switch and Switch 2 titles making the top ten. Tales of Xillia Remastered also entered the charts, albeit all the way down in position 22, with Switch only making up 31% of the platform split with PS5. Here's…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago (492+ words) SEGA and Atlus are dropping a surprise demo for one of its early Switch 2 titles, Raidou Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army. The demo arrives on the Switch eShop " for both the Switch 1 and 2 versions of the game " at 9pm PST today (that's midnight EST and 5am BST on 5th November) and will allow you to play up to Episode 2. And yes, of course you'll be able to transfer your progress over to the full game. That's the best thing about these demos. So it's the perfect way to try the game out if you're on the fence. You don't have to replay anything if you decide to pick it up, and if you don't gel with it, well, that's okay too! In case you missed it earlier this year, Raidou Remastered is a completely refreshed version of the 2006 PS2 action RPG Devil…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago (468+ words) The first proper trailer is coming! Nintendo has announced a brand new Nintendo Direct focusing on The Super Mario Galaxy Movie is coming later this week. On Wednesday, 12th November 2025 at 6am PST / 9am EST / 2pm GMT, Nintendo will be debuting the first proper trailer to the sequel to Nintendo and Illumination's 2023 box office smash, The Super Mario Bros. Movie. A YouTube premiere has already been set up, and you'll be able to watch it right here. We've had one brief teaser of the movie during September's Nintendo Direct, which confirmed the film's official title. But other than that, we know little else. Well, earlier today, a certain character design may have leaked for a second time. You have to imagine everyone's favourite green dinosaur will be showing up here, yeah? Eyes on the prize Ahead of 'Wicked: For Good' Update: Confirmed during today's…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago (533+ words) No platforms have been confirmed just yet In case you missed it, the recently released game Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter teased the 2nd Chapter. Now, in an update via Falcom's latest financial report for September 2025, the company has reportedly locked in a release window for the remake of The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky SC " with the game scheduled to arrive by the fiscal year ending September 2026. In a recent interview, the Falcom president Toshihiro Kondo mentioned how a remake of the second entry had to happen. Here's what he had to say once again (Automaton via Push Square): "If we didn't follow up with a remake of Trails in the Sky SC, people would go, "You've got to be kidding me.' So, we do want to do a remake along the lines of Trails in the Sky…...

4+ week, 7+ hour ago (414+ words) Online Arcade is also "coming soon" Digital Eclipse launched its Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection this week, and while it's a good history lesson, there are already plans to improve certain aspects of the game. This starts with a patch dropping today on Steam, with "other platforms" to follow next week. It will come with audio improvements, improvements for Mortal Kombat 4 and some stability improvements for the Genesis titles. Here's the full rundown about this latest hotfix via the official Steam game page, with "additional fixes" to be addressed in the coming days in another update. The following issues have been addressed in this hotfix update: In case you missed our review, the team has also outlined a future update for "lobbies and online play", including the Online Arcade, which is "coming soon". This mode has also been detailed on the…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago (396+ words) We're just shy of three weeks past Pok'mon Legends: Z-A's release, but tomorrow, The Pok'mon Company has some news in store for the upcoming DLC, Mega Dimension. At 6am PST / 9am EST / 2pm GMT (or your local time), we'll be getting an "update" on the DLC, which will feature two versions of Mega Raichu and the Mythical 'mon Hoopa. The Japanese Twitter account gives us a bit more info " specifically, that it'll be on YouTube. So expect a trailer, then! The expansion is due to launch before the end of February 2026, so perhaps a release date is on the horizon already? Will we see some new Megas? Or will it simply be an overview? We'll find out in less than 24 hours. The A to Zs of Pok'mon Legends, right here Cool, I really enjoyed the game so I'm definitely interested in the DLC. Hopefully…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago (737+ words) Rumours have been rumbling about Valve " the Washington-based developer responsible for creating Steam, but for also bringing us some of the best games ever made such as Half-Life, Portal, and Counter Strike " announcing some brand new hardware for a few days now. And earlier today, multiple press outlets have revealed they've gone hands-on with three new pieces of Steam-compatible kit: a brand new controller, a "streaming-first" headset, and what is basically a game console. The Steam Controller, Steam Frame, and Steam Machine, to give them their proper names. And while the controller and headset look cool, the Steam Machine is the one that's caught most people's eyes, and for good reason: it looks an awful lot like a GameCube, doesn't it? The resemblance is pretty striking. The Steam Machine is just a little black cube, measuring at approximately 6-inches, just…...