3+ week, 2+ 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…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago (463+ words) Nintendo has released the English translation of its recent financial Q&A session, and it mostly covers the company's plans for the Switch 2, its games, and potential movies going forward " lots of stuff we already know about, to be honest. One question, however, managed to raise a smile on our otherwise stone cold faces, and its regarding the late president of Nintendo, Hiroshi Yamauchi, who passed away in 2013 at the age of 85. One attendee essentially asked what kind of comments Yamauchi would make if he were to evaluate the success of the Switch 2. Surprisingly, Shigeru Miyamoto said that Yamauchi might feel "a sense of envy" at the fact that the Switch 2's numbers are so high. Otherwise, he would remain humble and advise the company to "keep your feet on the ground and do the right thing". It's a nice…...

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, 5+ hour ago (556+ words) This is a wild one, folks Hello everyone, and welcome to another edition of Box Art Brawl! Last week, we checked out the wonderful Animal Crossing: Wild World for the DS and, as expected, the western design won the day with a whopping 84%. Good effort Japan, but this one just ain't it. This time, we're looking at Dragon Power for the NES. Released in 1988, this was a top-down adventure game not entirely unlike Zelda II, in which you would explore environments before shifting to a side-scrolling viewpoint when facing off against enemies. It's said to be based on the Chinese novel Journey to the West in which a kung-fu protagonist is on a quest to recover the Crystal Balls. We've got North America, Europe, and Japan all vying for the prize today, so let's get cracking! Hahaaa, yes! Some of…...

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, 8+ 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…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago (638+ words) 2026 is just around the corner, and if you want to get the jump on your exercise routine for the new year, Nintendo is here to help with its latest Nintendo Music app update. This week sees the arrival of the Wii Fit Plus soundtrack, which originally made its debut on the Wii in 2009, and was an upgraded version of Wii Fit packed with additional content and workouts. This latest soundtrack release reflects with not only Wii Fit Plus music, but also tracks from the original entry and even Wii Fit Plaza. All up, there are 90 tracks included in this latest album, update, with a run time of 1 hour and 54 minutes. Below is every song included: This Wii release follows on from the release of other Wii soundtracks on the Nintendo Music app such as Wii Sports and even the Wii…...

2+ day, 23+ 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, 2+ day ago (403+ words) Joining the 'My Mario' product line in Japan When Nintendo kicked off its 'My Mario' campaign for parents and children in August, it also announced a new 'wood block' sets doubling as amiibo were on the way. It's now revealed three more wood block sets. This includes standalone three-piece sets for Yoshi, Peach and Luigi. This follows the announcement of a three-piece set for Mario (priced at 2,980 yen) and a 30-piece set including every amiibo & multiple blocks. Here's a look at each of these three-piece sets: So, if you weren't interested in the bigger and more expensive set, it seems you'll be able to pick up each of these characters individually. These standalone 'My Mario' wood block amiibo will be available at Nintendo Stores in Japan on 18th November 2025 - the same date as the release of the new Yoshi app for…...