Update: New Zelda and Street Fighter 6 figures announced. In case you didn’t know already, amiibo are NFC-ready toys which offer connectivity features with games on the Wii U, 3DS, and Switch, but also serve as highly-detailed and very desirable trinkets that look great on your shelf. While other toys-to-life ranges have fallen by the…
Bare skin is a no-no. As far as reveals go, yesterday’s Switch 2 Nintendo Direct played it relatively safe. The system is an upgrade on the existing (and wildly successful) Switch console that has sold more than 150 million units worldwide, with the biggest curveballs being video chat and the introduction of mouse-style controls via…
The bad news is that it’s a ‘Game Key’ release… Developed by Silicon Studio, 2012’s Bravely Default is one of the 3DS’ most memorable RPGs—and it is finally getting a second chance to shine thanks to an upcoming HD remaster on Switch 2. “Follow four Warriors of Light on a journey to restore the elemental…
Beyond expectations. Metroid Prime 4: Beyond being cross-gen was inevitable. After a near two-decade wait for a sequel and a handful of delays, including a return from series developer Retro Studios, the game needed to land with a bang. And boy did it when it re-emerged during the June 2024 Nintendo Direct. We’ve seen it…
A closer look at some Switch 2 gameplay. We’re still recovering from yesterday’s Switch 2 blowout, but Nintendo isn’t hitting the brakes just yet. The first of two Nintendo Treehouse presentations is set to kick off in the next half an hour, promising to run us through some hands-on gameplay from a selection of the…
The World Wide Road. I beat Nintendo of America at Mario Kart World‘s new Knockout Tour. Okay, that’s a tiny bit of a humblebrag, but Knockout Tour is the mode that has finally convinced me that the “99” formula is fun. I know, I’m sorry, you were all right. Read the full article on nintendolife.com
Anybody got a 1mm thick piece of cardboard? As part of yesterday’s Ask the Developer Vol. 16 Nintendo Switch 2, the console’s designers were asked a whole bunch of in-depth questions about various technical aspects of their new baby. One of the more interesting parts of the interview was when they discussed redesigning the Switch,…
2 takes. After years of speculation, Switch 2 finally exists. It’s got a launch date, a price, a bunch of accessories, and — most importantly — a lineup of games large and small, all showcased in an hour-long Direct which answered a lot of questions. But what does the system actually feel like in the…
It also saves the battery life a little. In an interview published during yesterday’s Switch 2-focused Nintendo Direct, the console’s developers answered some questions about how it handles original Switch software, and the responses were interesting. During Ask the Developer Vol. 16: Nintendo Switch 2: Part 4, Takuhiro Dohta and Kouichi Kawamoto were questioned on…
“I don’t understand why there’s any debate to be had”. Yesterday, as you’ll all be aware, Nintendo showed off the Switch 2 along with a bunch of games, one of which was a new entry in the Donkey Kong saga. Donkey Kong Bananza showcased a new version of the character, marking the first time he’s…