Tag: Gallery
Opinion I'm Completely In Love With Mario Kart World's Photo Mode
Plus Team NL's best shots
Mario Kart World is the biggest Mario Kart to date. The map is huge, with Easter Eggs and little secrets hiding under bridges, atop towering buildings, and in the middle of sprawling oceans. Knockout Tour is the most chaotic concoction of multiplayer I've ever seen. And I'm still knee-deep in unlocking characters (darn,...
Gallery Here's What You Get In The 'Rune Factory: Guardians Of Azuma' Limited Edition
I'm a fan... Get it..? Fan!
Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma is out now on Switch and Switch 2, and we thought it was really rather good. In our 9/10 review of the Switch 1 version, we said it's "a must-play for Rune Factory fans and would be well-enjoyed by newcomers to the series as well," praising the sheer amount of compelling stuff to do...
Gallery We're Going Bananas For This Fresh Batch Of Donkey Kong Bananza Screenshots
DK, Wrapped
Oof, well this has been quite the day for Donkey Kong Bananza content, eh? The spotlight Direct was absolutely jam-packed with DK goodness, revealing some familiar faces, highlighting a bunch of gameplay mechanics and announcing enough collectibles to make even the most tentative completionist break out in a sweat. On top of all that,...
Opinion Nintendo New York's Switch 2 Launch Event Felt Like Coming Home
48th Street(Pass)
With the sounds of construction coming from every which way and the early June summer heat and warm afternoon sun rays shining down, it could have been a normal New York City day. But for today, anybody asking people on the line going along 48th Street had a new answer for the classic question of, “What are you all lining up...
We couldn't find an Atari Lynx in the office (sorry)
Switch 2 is out today—you may even have yours already—and it's already proving to be something of a hit with fans, following on from the massively successful original console. There's always one burning question when a new portable appears on the market, though: just how big is the Switch 2...
Gallery Here's Another Look At GameCube Games On Switch 2
Joining the Expansion Pack next week
GameCube returns next week as a Switch 2 'Nintendo Classics' exclusive and it will start life with The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker, F-Zero GX and SoulCalibur II. These versions will include screen options – such as the ability to activate a retro CRT mode and you'll also be able to take advantage of...
Gallery An Intimate Look Inside Nintendo's Latest Theme Park - Universal Epic Universe
Lots of Kong, but still needs more Dixie
Now that multiple Nintendo theme parks have been built (with potentially more coming down the road), it's likely on the minds of many whether they should save up the large amount of funds to make a trip out for this. While we can't make that decision for you, we've written in the past about the overall...
Gallery Nintendo Gives Us A Closer Look At Its New Store In The US
Update: Now open!
It's not every day Nintendo opens a new store to the public, but this week happens to be one of those very special occasions. In case you somehow missed this news, Nintendo San Francisco opens its doors this week and the US branch has been teasing all things related to it - including special merch as well as some photos. Select...
Gallery Fresh Mario Kart World Screenshots Give Us Our Closest Look Yet At The New Racers
We feel a new main coming along...
The Mario Kart World Direct has been and gone, and we learnt... not all that much actually. What we did get out of it, mind you, is a fresh batch of screenshots from Nintendo, showcasing the majority of our new racers with some stunning close-ups. World appears to have the series' biggest roster yet, with an...
Gallery These 'Lunar Remastered Collection' Goodies Remind Us Of The Good Old Days
When the moon hits your eye...
At the end of this week, fans of classic turn-based RPGs, charming characters, and a hefty dose of cheesy '90s humour will be celebrating, as the Lunar Remastered Collection launches on Switch (and other platforms). Lunar is one of those series that, if you're in JRPG circles, you've almost definitely heard of, even...
Gallery Here's A Sneak Peek Of The Nintendo Switch Online Menu UI For Switch 2
Take a look
In case you didn't already know, the Nintendo Switch Online service will carry over to the Switch 2 when it launches this June. If you are wondering what the menu UI might look like when it eventually shows up on the new hybrid system, Nintendo's official Japanese website has now shared a sneak peek. As you can see, there'll be a huge...
Gallery Here's Switch 2 Compared To (Almost) Every Other Handheld
...including the Steam Deck
Switch 2 is bigger than its direct predecessor, but how does it compare to other handhelds available—both now and throughout history? That's a question you no longer need to ponder, as we've taken the liberty of comparing it to a wide range of devices, both from Nintendo and other companies. You can check out the...
Gallery We're Going Bananas For These New Donkey Kong Bananza Screenshots
Return of the Kong
It was always going to be a toss-up between a new 3D Mario and a new 3D DK revealed in yesterday's Nintendo Switch 2 Direct, and we ended up getting the latter. Donkey Kong Bananza looked stunning in its reveal trailer and now, Nintendo has given us an even closer look. A batch of new screenshots have been released, showing...
Gallery Get A Closer Look At Mario Kart World In These Fresh Switch 2 Screenshots
Mr Worldwide
Nintendo has officially lifted the lid on Mario Kart World, and it looks glorious. Yesterday's overview trailer was absolutely packed with features, showcasing open-world racing, new power-ups and fresh ways to make it to pole position. In fact, there was so much stuff to keep up with, that we feel like we've missed a bunch of the...
Gallery Here's A Closer Look At The Switch 2 Console And Accessories
It's so pretty
Nintendo has officially announced the Switch 2, bringing an end to literal years of rumours and speculation. Naturally, the games are the true star of the show, but the hardware itself is a slight to behold. Nintendo has unveiled the console, an accompanying Pro Controller, a camera, and more. Here, you can take a peek at the Switch...
Gallery Xenoblade Chronicles X Celebrates Switch Launch With Stunning Character Artwork
New Switch Online icons also available
Xenoblade Chronicles fans have been lucky enough to be able to relive the entire series during the Switch generation, and this week marks the completion of this with the release of Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition. The former Wii U exclusive is now available with new story elements and much more. To...
Gallery Harvest Moon's New "Cozy" Switch Bundle Shares First Screenshots Ahead Of June Launch
3DS games optimised for the current gen
In case you missed it, Natsume announced in January it would be releasing a "cozy bundle" for the Nintendo Switch featuring the 3DS titles Harvest Moon: The Lost Valley and Harvest Moon: Skytree Village. This new package, now optimised for Switch, comes with updated UI, updated controls, and higher...
Gallery New Pokémon Legends: Z-A Screenshots Give A Closer Look At The Upcoming Adventure
Pokémon Snaps
The February 2025 Pokémon Presents showcase gave us our best look yet at Pokémon Legends: Z-A, showcasing the new battle system, starters and some of the friendly faces we can expect to meet along the way. It was a jam-packed trailer, to be sure, and The Pokémon Company has now updated the official Legends: Z-A website with a...
Gallery Here's A Closer Look At The London Pop-Up Pokémon Center's Exclusive Merch
Type advantage against bank ballances
The Pokémon European International Championship has once again returned to London this year, bringing with it competition, events, hands-on opportunities and, of course, merch. Yes, London's pop-up Pokémon Center is back at the ExCel until 23rd February, and it is once again packed with enough exclusive...
Gallery Here's Another Look At Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition For Switch
Launching next month
This year is set to be incredibly busy for Nintendo with its launch of the Switch 2, but before we even get to the Direct broadcast in April, first up is the return of Xenoblade Chronicles X. In case you've somehow missed it, Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition is launching for the original Switch on 20th March 2025, and...
Gallery Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound Screenshots Show Off "Razor Sharp Pixel Art Excellence"
Coming to Switch 'Summer 2025'
One of the many surprise announcements for Switch at The Game Awards yesterday was Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound. This is a brand new 2D side-scroller starring the new hero Kenji Mozu and will be launching on the hybrid platform and other systems at some point in Summer 2025. The story focuses on Mozu protecting his village...
Gallery Feast Your Eyes On This Massive Wario Collection
Out of this WAAHld
Wario, the flatulent, garlic-loving counterpart to Mario's non-gassy, casual garlic admirer, first appeared in Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins and has since gone on to appear in not one, but two separate series of his own: Land and Ware. Everyone loves a bit of the plumber in yellow, but can any of our good readers claim to...
Gallery Unboxing A Nintendo 64DD Development Kit
DDelicious
The Nintendo 64 Disk Drive (64DD) is one of the company's most interesting releases. A long-delayed, quickly discontinued, infamous flop, the 64's bulky expansion was supposed to provide the console with an additional 'middle-ground' between cartridge and CD. Instead, it ended up being a black mark on an otherwise pretty spotless record...
Gallery Shigeru Miyamoto's Exclusive Tour Of Super Nintendo World: Donkey Kong Country
The doors open this December
Super Nintendo World's new themed area Donkey Kong Country opens this December in Japan, and ahead of this, Nintendo's Shigeru Miyamoto has taken fans on an exclusive tour. Here's the full rundown from the latest Nintendo Direct. Enjoy! <toc> Entering Donkey Kong Country To enter Donkey Kong Country, you'll need...
Gallery Unboxing Superdeluxe's Lush Switch Editions For Radiant Silvergun, Clock Tower & Wizardry
Full of Eastern promise?
Formed in 2022 as a collaboration between North American publisher Limited Run Games and Japanese localisation company 8-4, Ltd, Superdeluxe Games may be focused more on Japan than the West, but the company is doing some exciting things in the realm of physical releases that the whole world should
Gallery Here's A Closer Look At The New Pokémon X Crocs Charizard Clogs
Feet heat
Earlier this summer, we got our first look at the latest collaboration between The Pokémon Company and Crocs. A new range was almost upon us, with four designs inspired by iconic Kanto 'mon and a 17th October release date. All these months on, they're finally here. The Pokémon Crocs are out in the wild as a Foot Locker exclusive in...
Feature The Nintendo Museum Goes Hard On Merch & Fun, But Could Dive Deeper Into History
Worth a trip to Japan?
This week, Nintendo opened the doors to a site destined to become a stop-off for many a video game fan visiting Japan: the Nintendo Museum. This latest venture into the real world promises a peek into the company's archives and history, and Kyotogamer was there for Nintendo Life with an account of what's in store if you make...
Gallery Here's The Switch Lite Hyrule Edition In All Its Zelda-Themed Beauty
He loves only gold
The release of The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom hasn't just given us a new Hyrule adventure to embark on – it has also delivered a new piece of hardware in the form of the Switch Lite Hyrule Edition. Continuing the tradition of releasing golden, Zelda-themed hardware – which dates all the way back to the GBA era – this...
Gallery Mario & Luigi: Brothership New Screenshots And Video Released
Arriving on Switch November 2024
Nintendo has published a new post about Mario & Luigi: Brothership on its Japanese website. According to a rough translation, it reveals new information about the islands in the game, some of the attacks in battle and the new enemies Mario and Luigi will face. Here's a gallery of every screenshot and video...
Gallery Here's A Closer Look At The Nintendo Museum - Exhibits, Interactive Experiences & Much More
Everything on show during Nintendo's 'Museum Direct'
The Nintendo Museum is finally opening this year and now that Nintendo has given us a preview in the latest Direct broadcast, we've put together this gallery capturing its retro history. As previously revealed, the museum is built on the site of Nintendo's original factory (the Nintendo Uji Ogura...
Gallery Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom New Art And Screenshots Revealed By Nintendo
It's Zelda on a horse!
Nintendo yesterday gave Switch fans a brand new look at The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, due out this September. In case you did miss it, it's going to come packed with all sorts of new (and familiar) characters and locations, along with some interesting new mechanics for Zelda (such as the ability 'Bind' objects and...
News Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom Ganondorf Figma Scores 2025 Release, Pre-Orders Now Live
"Do not look away"
After being teased earlier this year, Good Smile Company has finally given us a proper look at the upcoming Tears of the Kingdom Ganondorf figma and it's a beauty. Set to release in Q4 2025, the highly-detailed figure retails for $84.99 / €104 (or your regional equivalent) and pre-orders are now live from both the North...
News Zelda 'Tears Of The Kingdom' Figma Prototype Unveiled, Here's A First Look
Ganondorf full colour reveal, too
It's been an incredibly exciting week for Princess Zelda, with Nintendo announcing she'll be starring in her own game 'The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom' this September. Now, to top it off, we've got our very first look at her figma prototype based on her character in Tears of the Kingdom. This reveal was part...
Gallery Check Out The Stunning High-Def Character Art For Marvel Vs. Capcom Collection
I'm gonna take you for a tour
We didn't expect to see Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics during the latest Nintendo Direct. Seeing the Marvel vs Capcom fighters on modern consoles felt like a pipe dream, and with Marvel vs. Capcom 2 — one of the greatest fighting games of all time — being part of the bundle, it's a dream...
Gallery The Legend Of Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom Is A Glorious Mix Of Old And New
Zelda takes centre stage
In what might be the biggest surprise of the latest Nintendo Direct, the firm revealed The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, a new 'classic' style Zelda game in which you take on the role of the titular princess herself after Link disappears. Utilising the art style from the Link's Awakening Switch remake, Echoes of Wisdom...
Gallery Metroid Prime 4: Beyond Is Looking Absolutely Stunning On Switch
Drink it in
Well folks, the wait is over. More than seven years since its initial announcement, Metroid Prime 4: Beyond has been fully revealed during the latest Nintendo Direct, and it looks incredible. The trailer doesn't reveal too much, but we've got confirmation that many of Samus' core abilities from the original trilogy return, including the...
Gallery 13 Awesome Details We Spotted In The Legend Of Zelda's Great Deku Tree LEGO Set
Hey, Look!
It's official, Lego has revealed that The Legend of Zelda will be the next Nintendo franchise joining its gaming series, kicking things off with the Great Deku Tree 2-in-1 set on 1st September 2024. Listed at £259.99 / $299.99 and consisting of 2,500 bricks, the 2-in-1 set lets you build Hyrule's iconic Deku Tree in either its Ocarina...
Gallery Nintendo Introduces The Cast Of Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door
Get a quick refresher
Ahead of the return of the GameCube hit Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door, Nintendo has taken to social media to introduce the cast of characters to a new generation of players. If you've not played the game before, or just need a refresher - this reveals the characters who will join Mario on his adventure to rescue the...
Gallery Here's A Closer Look At The Pokémon European Championship 2024 Exclusive Merch
Please don't catch 'em all
The Pokémon European International Championships 2024 have kicked off today in London and, as expected, one of the event's most popular attractions is the pop-up Pokémon Center and the sweet exclusive merch held within. We at Nintendo Life were lucky enough to pop into the store this morning before things got too busy...
Feature Nintendo NY Got A Royal Makeover For The 'Princess Peach Showtime!' Meet & Greet
It’s showtime for Peaches Peaches, Peaches Peaches Peaches
As they often do for tentpole characters, Nintendo —at their flagship store at Rockefeller Center in New York City— held a special launch event for their leading lady, Princess Peach. Having recently (as of The Super Mario Bros. Movie) stepped out of Mario’s portly shadow and into...
News Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom Link Figma Locks In 2025 Release, Pre-Orders Live
Here's a closer look
Good Smile Company's new Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Link figma has finally locked in a 2025 release date. Pre-orders have also gone live alongside this announcement. There are two versions of Link - the standard edition for $60.99 / €64,08 and the DX Edition for $115.99 / €109,08 (or your regional equivalent)...
Gallery You Lovely People Have Been Photoshopping Our Video Producer Into Games
Here are some of our favourites
Did you know that we have a Nintendo Life Discord server? Well, you do now! It's a wonderful place full of video game chatter, Nintendo chatter, Photoshopping our video producer into iconic games chatter — wait, what? Yes, the Nintendo Life Discord recently came together with one goal, to edit a particularly...
News Nintendo Reveals Box Art And New Screens For Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door On Switch
Unfolding this May
In case you missed it, Nintendo used this year's MAR10 Day celebrations to reveal that Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door will be heading to Switch on 23rd May. Off that back of this date announcement, the Big-N also provided a first look at the game's box art and gave a sneak peek at some new screenshots too. We'll start things...
News Wahoo! LEGO Super Mario Is Getting Brand New Sets This August
Happy Mario Day!
LEGO will be bolstering its Super Mario line with multiple new sets due out later this year on 1st August 2024. Yes, apart from the announcement of Mario Kart-themed LEGO (coming next year), to celebrate Mario Day this year it's unveiled three new kits: The Bowser Express Train, King Boo's Haunted Mansion, and Battle with Roy at...
Gallery Pokémon Art Project 'Kanto Redrawn' Is Complete, And It Looks Incredible
Over 100 artists contributed
Remember the stunning Johto Redrawn project that we covered way back in 2021? You might also recall that the team behind this beautiful pixel art recreation of one of our favourite Pokémon regions, Retro Redrawn, was also working on a reimagining of the Kanto region. Today, Kanto Redrawn is finished, and it
Gallery Super Mario Bros. Movie Artists Share Concept Art
Take a look
The Super Mario Bros. Movie has almost been out for a year and with this in mind, two artists who worked on the movie (Travis Ruiz and Megan Rose Ruiz) recently shared some concept work on social media. This includes concepts of Mario and Luigi in Brooklyn at the pizza place and even a beautiful full-scale image of a side-scrolling...
Gallery Here's Another Look At Golden Sun For The Switch Online Expansion Pack
Joining the paid service next week
Next week on 17th January, Nintendo will transport players back to the Game Boy Advance era with the magnificent RPGs Golden Sun and Golden Sun: The Lost Age. Both of these titles made their debut in the early 2000s and were also previously released on the Wii U eShop. Now, they'll arrive on the Switch, so how...
Feature 'The Art Of Nintendo Power' Exhibit - A Guided Tour
"The whole mission is to share the work"
Have you ever seen an original Contra up close? What about an original Mario Kart? For Stephan Reese, organizer and showrunner for the non-profit Interactive Art Collection (and a Senior Producer at video game developer Bungie when he’s not busy doing that), it’s his life’s mission that you might have...
Feature A Look Inside Seattle's Real-Life Animal Crossing Aquarium
Seattle creatures
Eager to compare Critterpedias, Caitlin Johnson recently headed down to Seattle Aquarium to check out its new Nintendo collaboration... If you ever wanted to have Animal Crossing’s long-time museum curator Blathers teach you about marine life in reality, now is your chance. Nintendo and the Seattle Aquarium announced last month...
News Nintendo Website Shares First Look At Hogwarts Legacy On Switch
Pre-orders are now live
Nintendo has reconfirmed the Switch version of Hogwarts Legacy will arrive next month on 14th November 2023. The last update was in May of this year after another delay. Nintendo has now also announced digital pre-orders for this upcoming release are available on the eShop. If you pre-order, you'll receive a bonus Onyx...
