Category: Nintendo

Is the Switch-ing hour upon us?

With all the rumours and speculation about Nintendo’s next hardware over the last few weeks (who are we kidding — last few years), the recent ‘leak’ of prototype pictures has piqued the interest of even the most level-headed Nintendo fans. The images show renders and what appear to be prototype casings for the main console with new, larger Joy-Con variants, plus a shot of a chipless motherboard.

While the fervour for Switch 2 news makes it easy to dismiss this as an elaborate fake — we all remember the oval NX pics based on a Nintendo patent that ‘leaked’ prior to the Switch’s reveal — these images align with the rumours and industry whispers regarding the upcoming console. And yesterday the expert folk over at Digital Foundry shared their opinion: they believe these leaks are “almost certainly” the real deal.

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Zelda would do nicely.

The latest UK Charts are in and, look, we’ll be honest folks, it’s not a particularly spectacular week in the land of gaming; particularly for Nintendo fans (though that will no doubt change when Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom drops).

At the top, PS5’s Astro Bot has managed to claim victory after a bit of a slower than expected start. Meanwhile, Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 is still performing remarkably strong, maintaining its spot at number two for a second week.

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You can now meet even more Pokémon in your dreams.

The free-to-play mobile game Pokémon Sleep has this week received an update allowing you to now pair your smartwatch.

To enable this feature, you’ll need to link your account to Apple Health or Health Connect. Below is a list of compatible devices. You can get detailed instructions on how to pair your specific smartwatch brand on the game’s website.

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The turtles are back, dude.

Well, here’s a bit of a surprise – the 2022 beat’ em up Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge is getting a new DLC update.

Yes, in a now-removed official trailer, Tribute Games and Dotemu lifted the lid on a new DLC update titled ‘Radical Reptiles‘. It adds in Mondo Gecko and Mona Lisa (thanks, Wario64). Along with this is a free update including a “rockin’ Remix mode” of the official soundtrack.

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Ooh, cheeky.

The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom is just around the corner and, as seems to be the norm for big Nintendo titles, we’ve been treated to a rather comprehensive ‘Ask the Developer’ interview with the team behind the latest title.

One of the key points raised during the interview is that Echoes of Wisdom was actually built around the idea of ‘being mischievous’. In fact, the team even created a document to explain what the concept meant, so if anybody wasn’t sure on how to proceed, they could refer back to it at a pinch.

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Plus a free ‘True Torment’ update!

Blasphemous 2 is getting a paid expansion dubbed ‘Mea Culpa’, launching alongside a free update next month on 31st October 2024.

The expansion will add in two major new zones alongside two formidable new boss characters. New quests, NPCs, weapons, abilities, and alternate ending will also flesh out the experience. Priced at £11.99 / $11.99 / €11.99 with an additional 20% at launch, it should prove a nice little jaunt back into the world of Blasphemous for fans.

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Game 25% off in UK, last chance to pre-order!

Both The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom and the gorgeous Nintendo Switch Lite: Hyrule Edition console launch this Friday, September 26th. There are some very tempting pre-order deals to be had and this is your last chance to secure them!

Thankfully, the Switch Lite system is still widely available, meaning you can pre-order one with ease, and there are some fantastic deals on Echoes of Wisdom that’ll disappear on launch day – including 25% off in the UK. Have a browse below.

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Clear your calendar this November.

After rolling out earlier this year on PC, it looks like the Version 1.6 Update for Stardew Valley is finally on the way to consoles.

In a short post on the Stardew website and social media today, the game’s creator Eric ‘ConcernedApe’ Barone has revealed the release date for the Stardew Valley 1.6 update on console (and mobile devices) will be 4th November 2024. This console update will “release at Version 1.6.9“, which comes to PC around the same time.

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We’re going on an adventure!

After being slapped with a delay earlier this month, Private Division and Wētā Workshop took to today’s Hobbit Day showcase to reveal that Tales of the Shire: A The Lord of the Rings Game will arrive on Switch on 25th March 2025 (which is, canonically, the day that Frodo and Samwise destroyed the One Ring — the more you know).

Today’s showcase gave an in-depth look at the game, examining all of the cosy aspects the developers have added, the inspirations they took from Tolkien’s work and the Hobbit-sized stories you’ll come across along the way.

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Catching up with the DK crew.

Welcome aboard once again for this edition of Catch-up Crew, the series where the senior staff of the USS Nintendo Life do what every good crew should do on a seat-of-your-pants cosmic adventure – adjourn to the observation lounge for a conference.

Yes, we’re back at the table to discuss a classic video game that at least one of us hasn’t ever played. Last month we looked at F-Zero X. This time, we’re heading further back – Rareware’s Donkey Kong Country for the Super Nintendo is the subject of illumination. Available to play on Switch for anybody with a Nintendo Switch Online subscription, will it hold up nearly 30 years on from its 16-bit debut?

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