Tag: Nintendo
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Centre stage
Mario Kart World's Central region is home to some series regular courses — Choco Mountain, Moo Moo Meadows — as well as the brand new Peach Stadium. Plus, there are tons of P Switches to get here, too. It's a sprawling spread of flowers and fields. In this P Switch guide, we'll be covering all of the blue buttons you'll find in the...
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Random Ouch! Switch 2 Owners Are Feeling The Pinch With The New Joy-Con
Watch those magnets
After tinkering with the Switch 2 for about a week now, the general consensus amongst NL staff is that the new magnetic Joy-Con are simply marvellous. On the original Switch, there was always a sense that the Joy-Con weren't quite as secure as we would have liked, and this was simply exacerbated by general wear and tear. Switch...
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Guide Mario Kart World: Snow P Switch Missions - DK , Sky-High Sundae, Starview Peak
Snow place like home
For this Mario Kart World P Switch guide, we'll be taking a trip to the Snow Region, and breaking down all the challenges in Starview Peak, Sky-High Sundae and DK . You'll find a detailed map for each circuit and its surrounding area below, followed by a list of P Switches, their challenges, and where precisely you'll find...
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Review Mario Kart World (Switch 2) - The Perfect Introduction To A New Console Generation
Highway to Shell
Editor's note: With the whole team now having spent a week with the game, we've updated the text below with our verdict on Switch 2's premier launch game... True story: Not long before Switch 2 launched, I ed my driving test in America. A new Mario Kart game perhaps isn't the best game to start after getting a licence in a...
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News Forget The PS4, Koei Tecmo Reckons Switch 2 Is Closer To Xbox Series S
In of "raw computing power", that is
They say that comparison is the thief of Joy-Con — or something along those lines — but ever since Switch 2's reveal, people have been clamouring to work out how Nintendo's latest matches up against the other consoles on the market. Before launch, the tech experts over at Digital Foundry suggested the...
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News Capcom Is Recording Switch 2 Game-Key Card Purchases As "Digital Sales"
You have to to play after all
Game-Key Card releases have been a huge talking point in the lead up to the launch of the Switch 2 – arguably blurring the lines between physical and digital media. Now that Nintendo's new system is out, it seems Capcom has revealed how it will be reporting game-key card sales. This information comes from a...
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News Charles Martinet Explains How He Wants To "Maintain The Integrity" Of Mario
"I just don't improvise non-Mario phrases"
There's been some recent confusion on social media and elsewhere online about what the former voice of Mario, Charles Martinet, is allowed to do when it comes to promoting the iconic Nintendo mascot at certain public events. It stems from a post shared by the online content creator Ricky Berwick, who...
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News It's Official, Switch 2 Has Sold Over 3.5 Million Units Globally In Its First Four Days
"The fastest-selling Nintendo hardware ever"
Following the Switch 2's launch last week, Nintendo has now officially confirmed its new hybrid hardware has sold "over 3.5 million units worldwide" in the first four days. The system debuted on 5th June 2025 and this figure happens to make it the "highest global sales level for any Nintendo hardware"...
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Guide Mario Kart World: All P Switch Locations
Our hub for every P Switch in Mario Kart World, by region
P Switches are one of the many collectables in Mario Kart World's Free Roam mode, giving you a bite-sized challenge to break up all that driving. What's more, the open world is rammed with them, so you might want a hand tracking each one down. In the following guide, we're doing just that...
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Guide Mario Kart World: Desert P Switch Missions - Desert Hills, Shy Guy Bazaar
Coarse and rough and irritating
In this P Switch guide, we'll be running through every P Switch mission in the Desert Region, encoming all the challenges in and around Desert Hills and Shy Guy Bazaar. You'll find a detailed map for the region below, followed by a list of P Switches, their challenges, and where precisely you'll find them. If...
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Howdy, partner!
In this regional P Switch guide, we'll be going through every P Switch mission in the Wild West Region, which includes Mario Bros. Circuit, Whistlestop Summit and Wario Stadium. You'll find a detailed map for each circuit and its surrounding area below, followed by a list of P Switches, their challenges, and where precisely you'll...
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Guide Best Nintendo Switch 2 Game Card Cases
One for the physical game collectors
If you’ve already picked up a protective case for your Switch 2 — and if not, you might want to check out our Best Nintendo Switch 2 Cases guide — the next thing to think about is how you’re storing your growing collection of physical games. Game card cases might not be the flashiest accessory, but...
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News Switch 2 Is Nintendo's Biggest UK Console Launch Of All Time
But PS5 and Xbox Series X|S have it beat
The Switch 2 is Nintendo's biggest console launch of all time in the UK, according to NielsenIQ data shared with The Game Business. While NielsenIQ does not share specific figures, the Switch 2 has reportedly outsold the original Switch by more than 2 to 1 (though it should be noted that the Switch 1 was...
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News Splatoon Raiders, A New Splatoon Spin-Off, Is Confirmed For Switch 2
Wait, what?
Nintendo has revealed Splatoon Raiders, an all-new spin-off title exclusive to the Switch 2. Taking place on the Spirhalite Islands, Splatoon Raiders is a single-player story-focused experience in which you play as a mechanic investigating some strange goings on alongside Deep Cut. Gameplay looks reasonably familiar, from what little...
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News Mario Kart World Players Have Found A Really Easy Way To Farm Coins
Tedious, but easy
Mario Kart World lets you unlock a bevy of interesting new karts by collecting in-game coins. Specifically, you get one new kart for every 100 coins you collect; which is pretty much how it was on Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. You'll need to grab a total of 3,000 coins to nab every in-game vehicle, which in standard play might take quite a...
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PSA , You Can 'Fix' The Camera In Zelda: The Wind Waker On Switch 2
Just watch how it affects other gameplay mechanics
After years of begging from ionate fans, The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker has made it to the Switch 2. Okay, it's not the HD version we were perhaps hoping for, but if you're particularly fond of the GameCube original, you can now play it via Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack. It's...
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News Sounds Like Switch 2 Is Already Breaking Sales Records In
Mon dieu!
The Nintendo Switch 2 was widely anticipated to be the biggest console launch of all time in the weeks leading up to its release, and according to new information from Gyo on X (thanks, Push Square), the console may have already broken records in . Over the first weekend, the Switch 2 is said to have sold more than 200,000 units in...
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UK Charts Nintendo Switch 2 Annihilates The Competition In Its Debut Week
Mario Kart World grabs the gold
Here we are folks, the first breakdown of the UK charts since the Nintendo Switch 2 launched. As expected, the launch line-up has performed exceedingly well, with Mario Kart World comfortably nabbing the top prize. Hogwarts Legacy takes second place, though oddly enough, Switch 2 sales actually lag behind Switch 1...
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News Yes, Call Of Duty Is Still On The Way To Nintendo Hardware
Microsoft and Activision reconfirm
Nintendo's platforms were notably absent from the latest Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 announcement, so what exactly is going on here now that the 10-year deal has been done and the Switch 2 is officially in the hands of consumers? Although there have been no public updates, according to Kotaku's senior reporter Ethan...
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PSA If You Have A Switch 2 "Battery Charge" Display Issue, Here's How To Fix It
A handy step-by-step guide
The Switch 2 has got off to promising start, but there is one issue Nintendo has identified that's tied to the system's battery. On its page, it's acknowledged an issue where the "battery charge indicator" or percentage on the Switch 2 displays incorrectly. In some cases, the charge may display as being almost...
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News Mario Kart World Invitational Announced For 'Nintendo Live 2025 Tokyo'
Get ready to race this October
Mario Kart World is now officially in the hands of Switch 2 owners around the globe, and with this in mind, Nintendo has today announced its new 'Invitational 2025 tournament'. This event will be taking place at Nintendo Live 2025 Tokyo later this year between 4th and 5th October. Nintendo hasn't shared any other...
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Guide Mario Kart World: How To Aim Items In Any Direction
Parallel problems
Mario Kart World adds a bunch of new techniques to the mix to make racing that bit more tactical. One such addition is item aiming, letting you have a greater say over where your precious Green Shells, Bob-Ombs and Bananas end up. In this guide, we'll run through how to aim your items, which items you can throw sideways, and...
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Come on and the Kohga
It felt weird coming back to Tears of the Kingdom, one of my favourite gaming experiences evz, so soon after I had wrapped it up for the first time. Time has sped by unfathomably quickly, and I wasn't sure whether a performance boost and an additional mobile app would be enough to let the Nintendo Switch 2 Edition get its...
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Guide Best Nintendo Switch 2 Cases To Carry And Protect Your Console
Look after your Switch 2 in style
If you’ve ever slung your Switch (2) in a backpack before heading out, you’ll know the creeping worry that comes with every jostle and knock. The Nintendo Switch 2 might be sturdier than it looks, but it’s still a pricey bit of kit with a big, beautiful screen that deserves looking after. Whether you’re...
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News Switch 2 Pro Controller Teardown Gives Us A Good Look At The New Sticks
Looks like they're made by Alps Alpine
Despite some gripes with the D-pad, it was tough to imagine how Nintendo might improve on the Switch Pro Controller until we finally got our hands on the new one. And while it's a pricey upgrade and one that you might want to put off if you've got a perfectly functioning Switch 1 version, the Pro Controller 2...
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News The Live-Action Legend Of Zelda Movie Has Been Delayed, But Not By Much
"We will take the extra time to make the film as good as it can be"
Nintendo has delayed the live-action The Legend of Zelda movie to 7th May 2027. In a statement posted on X, Shigeru Miyamoto confirmed that the movie was being delayed "for production reasons". The film's original release date was 26th March 2027, so it's only a few extra...
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News Xbox Officially Enters The Handheld Space, But Nintendo Won't Be Worried
This feels as niche as it gets
Xbox has officially entered the handheld space with the announcement of two new devices: the ROG Xbox Ally and the ROG Xbox Ally X. Launching toward the end of 2025, the new portable systems are the result of a collaboration between Xbox and Asus. They aim to take advantage of Xbox Play Anywhere, a service that lets...
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Guide Nintendo Switch 2 Guide: Ultimate Resource
Your complete guide to Switch 2
Switch 2 is the new system from Nintendo and the direct successor to the original Nintendo Switch that launched all the way back in March 2017. Switch 2 launched worldwide on 5th June 2025 and retails for $449.99 / £395.99 / €469,99, and it's available to buy from retailers in North America and the UK - although...
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Review The Legend Of Zelda: The Wind Waker (GameCube) - A Timeless Treasure
Cel-da? Is...is that you?
In honour of the game's arrival on Switch 2 as part of the Nintendo Classics GameCube lineup, here's our new retro review of one of Link's most memorable adventures... If I were to put together a list of my favourite pre-Switch-era Zelda games, those that came before the
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Guide Mario Kart World: How To Unlock Mirror Mode
How do you unlock Mario Kart World's hardest mode?
Mario Kart World is absolutely massive, stuffed with secrets in the form of collectibles and missions. But there's one big, returning secret that's had us scrambling for days now. Mirror Mode, a staple in Mario Kart since Double Dash, is back, and it takes a little bit of work to unlock. We've...
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Guide Best MicroSD Express Cards For Nintendo Switch 2
Your old Switch cards won't work, it's time for an upgrade
The Switch 2 will thankfully have a lot more internal storage than its predecessor, boasting 256GB at launch compared to the meagre 32GB seen in the original (or 64GB if you have an OLED). Still, more storage is always better, but with the Switch 2, you'll need to opt for a microSD Express...
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Review Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour - Surprising, Delightful, And You Know Where It Belongs
Museum peace
Altogether now! "This should have been a pack-in." Or, if that simply wasn't on the table, free for the first year. Or free with a Nintendo Switch Online subscription. It's painfully obvious to everybody but Nintendo that paywalling this specific software further behind the already-pricey console is a mistake. And it's a real shame...
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PSA Here's How To View The Iconic GameCube Startup Screen On Switch 2
It's aliiiiive!
With the Switch 2 now available, Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion owners now have access to GameCube games – rejoice! Alas, it's only three for the time being, but they're absolute bangers, and more will come. For those particularly nostalgic for Nintendo's adorable little box from the early '00s, you might have been...
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Guide Mario Kart World Guide - All Courses, Cups, Missions, Collectibles, Tips & Tricks
Your ultimate Mario Kart World resource
It's finally time — Mario Kart World is here, along with the Nintendo Switch 2, so that means you'll need some fuel to keep the engines running. That's why we're here with Nintendo Life's ultimate Mario Kart World Guide. In this guide, we'll be covering all of the tips and tricks you need to get yourself...
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Random Splatoon 3 Squid Roll Bug Reportedly Surfaces On Switch 2
Described as "game-breaking"
Nintendo has gone to the extent of providing a series of free upgrades for select Switch titles on the Switch 2, and it's even rolled out updates for other first-party games, but it seems one other title might need a look. According to reports, the Splatoon community has discovered a new bug in Splatoon 3 on Switch 2...
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News YouTube Is Working With Nintendo To Make Its App Available On Switch 2
It's one of many video apps currently not available
Switch 2 s existing apps and games, but out of the gate you might experience some issues. If you've been trying to access YouTube on your new Nintendo system you'll receive a notice about how the software is unable to start. In case you're wondering if it will make a return, Nintendo has...
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News Princess Peach's Voice Actor Has Been Replaced After 18 Years
She was also the voice of Toad
The release of Super Mario Bros. Wonder in 2023 marked a new era for the character, with the legendary voice actor Charles Martinet officially replaced by Kevin Afghani as Mario. It led to questions at the time about what other voices might be swapped out in the future. While Peach's voice actor Samatha Kelly returned...
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Guide Mario Kart World: Kamek Item Explained - What Does It Do & How To Get It
How to transform into other characters
Mario Kart World keeps its line-up of items relatively familiar. You'll be intimately familiar with the Super Star, Golden Mushroom, and the Blue Shell. But there are a couple of newcomers, including one former racer. Yep, Kamek — who was a playable racer in the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Booster Course Wave 5...
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Tri-forced new content
Editor's Note: As this is our first 'Nintendo Switch 2 Edition' review (and with many more to come, potentially), we want to outline their focus from the off. Our existing reviews — in this case for Breath of the Wild, both the Wii U and Switch versions, and the DLC — are still live and relevant. If you're coming to this...
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Guide Mario Kart World: How To Avoid Blue Shells
Feeling blue
Oh goodness. It's back. Mario Kart World was never going to let the Blue Shell go, and that means many tears and lost victories by a hair. But, as with previous Mario Kart games, there are a few ways you can avoid being hit by what is the game's deadliest item. So, we'll be going over all the ways you can avoid being hit by a Blue...
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Random You Can Mix & Match Switch 1 + 2 Joy-Con As Pairs
Now that's worth buying a console for!
Yes, friends. We've spent the past few days pushing and pulling at our new Switch 2s as we get to figuring out just what this baby is really capable of. And, well, it seems as though it's capable of some quite twisted stuff. Or at least a bit mixed up, as it turns out you can actually mix and match your Switch...
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Guide Mario Kart World: How To Wall Ride
Ticket to (Wall) Ride
Mario Kart World isn't just about the huge new open world map or the chaos of Knockout Tour — the racers have some neat tricks up their sleeve that can give them a huge advantage in races. One of these is Wall Riding, a neat little trick that allows you to drive at 90 degrees on any flat wall. It's a little tricky to get...
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Guide Mario Kart World: How To Drift And Charge Jump
Jump up, super-kart
Drifting is the Mario Kart World standard that often makes the difference between winning and losing. It's vital for getting around corners and getting a smooth boost of speed while making tight turns. But, alongside drifting is a new trick that can be used just as effectively — Charge Jump. This is more often used on straight...
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Poll Switch 2 Battery Reportedly Lasting Under Two Hours With Mario Kart - How Is Yours Holding Up?
How's that charge holding?
With gamers across the globe now settling in to put their Switch 2 consoles through their paces, we've been seeing a bunch of media outlets, alongside eager social media and Reddit s, report in on how they're finding the battery life thus far. For full transparency, we've yet to run a rigorous battery test here at...
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Guide Mario Kart World: All Costume Unlocks & Complete Outfit List
It's a fashion race
Who doesn't love to dress up? The roster of Mario Kart World certainly does, with tons of unlockable costumes for many of the Mario series' favourite characters up for grabs. We wish changing clothes were as simple as it is for the racers in Mario Kart World, but alas. Below, we've listed all of the costumes you can get in Mario...
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Review Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller - A New Benchmark In Comfort And Design
Super-smooth
Moving from the Switch 1 Pro Controller to the Switch 2 Pro Controller, Nintendo has largely taken the ‘if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it’ route. Keeping the same basic layout intact, it instead applied several small, but significant improvements to make this latest iteration the very best Nintendo controller I’ve ever had the...
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Guide Mario Kart World: All Vehicles - What's The Best Kart?
Kartbeat
After the best part of a decade with Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, you probably developed a pretty good idea of what kart best suits your driving style. Well, there's a new racer in town and, without the option to customise your body, wheels and glider, vehicle choice is all the more important. If you're desperate to know how to get the edge over...
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Random Using A GameCube Controller With The NSO App Yields Fun Surprises
Worth the purchase, definitely
One of the biggest surprises with the Switch 2 is the bonus addition of Nintendo GameCube games for subscribers to Switch Online + Expansion Pack. The opening line-up is slightly slim, sure, but Zelda: The Wind Waker, SoulCalibur II, and F-Zero GX are all absolute bangers. Some of you may have also picked up the new...
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Bowser & Bihldorff
Yesterday was a big one, alright. It's not every day the masters at Nintendo drop a hot new console, and so Nintendo of America president Doug Bowser, and senior vice president of product development and publishing Nate Bihldorff, have been out and about in New Donk City (sorry, force of habit) to talk up the Switch 2 on various...
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Review Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition (Switch 2) - A Superb Port Of An Incredible RPG
Here comes the choom-choom train
It’s more often than not these days that a game released in an underwhelming state is left abandoned in a pool of its own minor updates. On occasion, though, we have a redemption arc like that belonging to 2020's Cyberpunk 2077. Originally released in a state that was barely functional and riddled with more bugs...
