11+ hour, 10+ min ago (334+ words) Includes some small but handy updates In case you missed it, this week Nintendo released a new update for its Switch mobile app, bumping it up to Version 3.2.0. This latest update features some notable changes, including notifications displaying what software friends are playing, and the ability to send friend requests to players you've spoken to in GameChat sessions. Here's the full rundown via the App Store, including some iOS-specific updates: If you've not downloaded this app yet, it's designed to enhance the online gameplay experience for the Switch and Switch 2. It allows you to use more friend features and game-specific services for compatible titles. Nintendo also recently released a new storefront app in select regions for Android and iOS. Out of this world With play activity available for 3DS and Wii U Wood Block amiibo also revealed Pok'mon Legends Z-A Version…...

12+ hour, 40+ min ago (346+ words) It's now available to pre-order Dark Horse and Square Enix are celebrating three decades of the Mana series with an English version of Legend of Mana: The Art of Mana - 30th Anniversary Edition book. This is the first time this book has been published in English and will give fans a "deeper look" at the action RPG. Here's some additional PR: "A full-color art book giving fans a deeper look at the action roleplaying game, Legend of Mana. This will be the first time the book has been published in English and will include art created for the game's original release in 1999, as well as art crafted exclusively for this book by Yukata koyama, Shinichi Kamoeka, Masaki Takahashi, HACCAN, and Kanta Kamei. As mentioned, this book includes 80 pages in total. It will be available in hardcover and is scheduled to arrive…...

1+ day, 13+ hour ago (404+ words) Whether you're a veteran of the series or just starting out, Metroid Prime 4: Beyond will have a difficult to match your skill. In a new article on the official Japanese Nintendo website, the difficulty settings in Samus' new mission on Planet Viewros have been detailed. When you start this adventure, you will be able to select from either a 'casual' or 'normal' mode. Casual mode will lower enemy HP and reduce the amount of damage Samus takes, and is recommended for first-time players. And as you probably guessed, normal mode offers the standard Metroid Prime experience. If you want a tougher challenge, once normal mode is cleared, you'll unlock hard mode. If you've played previous entries such as Metroid Prime Remastered, these difficulty settings shouldn't come as a surprise. The same post has also detailed how players will also be…...

1+ day, 21+ hour ago (472+ words) We're no strangers to a good old Takaya Imamura social media post here at Nintendo Life. Whether it's his wishes for a Star Fox revitalisation or his dreams of future movie adaptations, the former Nintendo dev is always on hand to give us something to think about. But today, all that's on our minds is how inadequate our Animal Crossing: New Horizons design capabilities are. You see, in the past 24 hours, Imamura-san has shared a couple of pictures from his New Horizons pad, flexing the iconic movie posters that he has recreated in staggering detail via the in-game Custom Designs app. To start, there were just three. Now, there are seven. And, simply put, they put our best efforts to shame. At the time of writing, we've seen recreations of E.T., Back to the Future, Star Wars, The Terminator, and more,…...

1+ day, 23+ hour ago (788+ words) Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road Nintendo Switch 2 EditionSwitch 2 If you've spent years of your life waiting for Metroid Prime 4, Silksong, or one of the many other highly anticipated games that spent substantial time on the horizon, just remember that it could always be worse " you could be an Inazuma Eleven fan. Fortunately, there are plenty of ways to spend time getting to know Victory Road. This long-awaited release can be summed up in one word: big. The game boasts two full-fat single-player campaigns, along with a bunch of side modes, including a social simulation-style town builder, as well as a robust PvP ecosystem for online matches. You control Destin and progress the plot via world exploration, traditional RPG-style battles, athlete-training minigames, and, of course, football matches. While the format will feel familiar to anyone who's played an RPG before, and the…...

2+ day, 22+ hour ago (1532+ words) Marvel! Capcom Picross! Brok! Simogo Legacy! The 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! Assassin's Creed Shadows (Ubisoft, 2nd Dec, $59.99) - Experience Assassin's Creed Shadows in a whole new and unique way with the Nintendo Switch 2, whether you are at home or on the go! Discover specific features tailored for the Nintendo Switch 2 version, including intuitive touchscreen controls for menus and map navigation but also hideout building. Brotato " Nintendo Switch 2 Edition (Seaven Studio, 20th Nov, $4.99) - Brotato is a top-down arena shooter roguelite where you play a potato wielding up to 6 weapons at a time to fight off hordes of aliens. Choose from a variety of traits…...

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+ day, 2+ hour ago (375+ words) "Quentin Tarantino had a dream of a Kill Bill chapter that never made it to the silver screen, a chapter known as 'Yuki's Revenge'," the caption to the newly-released teaser trailer above reads. "Over 20 years later, Tarantino and Epic have come together to bring the story to life in Fortnite". You'll be able to watch the short film, fully animated in the Fortnite engine and starring Uma Thurman (yes, the Uma Thurman), in Fortnite on 30th November at 7pm GMT / 8pm CET / 2pm, ET / 11am PT. Alternatively, you can catch it in cinemas during the upcoming screenings of Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair from 5th December. Those who purchase a ticket to the film's opening weekend will receive a code for Yuki's Gogo Yubari outfit, which can also be unlocked in-game from 27th Nov - 1st Dec. Fortnite has played host to all kinds of big music events…...

3+ day, 21+ hour ago (726+ words) Plants vs. Zombies: ReplantedSwitch 2 The need for seed Version Reviewed: North American When you think of platformers, you likely think of Super Mario Bros. When you think of JRPGs, you likely think of Final Fantasy. When you think of FPS, you likely think of Call of Duty. Some games are just synonymous with their respective genres. And when it comes to tower defence games, what comes to my mind immediately is Plants vs Zombies. Plants vs Zombies: Replanted is exactly what it says on the tin. Zombies are invading and the only hope against them is a crop of" well, crops. You'll need to plant an entire plant army to prevent the zombie hoard from entering your home. It's a simple, if not rather iconic, premise. It's worth noting the amount of gameplay content you get for your buck. From…...

4+ day, 1+ hour ago (709+ words) From a certain point of view With a name like Viewfinder, you might be forgiven for thinking that somebody finally decided to capitalise on the picture-hunting format perfected by Pok'mon Snap. Perhaps a chilling new instalment in the Fatal Frame series? It is a genuinely unique experience, though it does share some DNA with Jonathan Blow's The Witness, with the perspective-shifting madness of Portal. An accessible set of lateral conundrums that usher you through an ever-shifting approximation of utopia. Despite the freaky manipulation of liminal space, the spatial acrobats never feel disorienting; it all comes surprisingly naturally. As I placed bridges across chasms or removed a wall with a section of sky, I never felt the puzzle solutions were obtuse or deliberately vague. These multi-stage puzzles facilitate frequent use of the rewind mechanic, which zips you back to the last…...