Category: Nintendo

Are You Sold?

On the eve of Nintendo Switch 2’s global launch (OK, technically it’s already the 5th in some locations), there is one burning question we have for you, the Nintendo Life audience: Will you be buying a Nintendo Switch 2?

It’s fair to say that Nintendo Switch 2 seems about the “safest” console Nintendo has ever produced, but with good reason — the Nintendo Switch was a huge success. Has Nintendo managed to convince you that the shiny new console is worth the money? Maybe you’re holding out for a mid-gen refresh? We’re keen to learn where you are at as we swiftly head into the launch period.

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Provided the Kickstarter goal is reached.

Takaya Imamura, renowned artist behind the likes of Zelda: Majora’s Mask, F-Zero, and Star Fox may soon be lending his talents to Nightmare Busters Rebirth, an upcoming remake of the SNES run ‘n’ gun 2013 title, Nightmare Busters (thanks, Time Extension).

His involvement hinges upon a stretch goal within the ongoing Kickstarter campaign. Currently sitting at a total of €131,745 with 15 days remaining, the campaign will need to secure €150,000 to bring Imamura onboard. The good news is that the game itself is fully funded, with an initial goal set at €60,000.

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Update: Version 4.0.0 is now live.

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Nintendo has already revealed the GameCube app for Switch 2 will be getting an optional CRT filter, but it won’t be alone.

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Are you ready, Sonic fans?

Sega has hyped up Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds as having the “largest” roster ever in a Sonic Racing game. It’s set to include characters from across the Sega Universe, but it seems there could be even more surprises on the way…

Ahead of the Summer Games Fest, a new leak has reportedly emerged and it’s revealed a possible cameo racer. According to footage circulating online, the new Sonic Racing entry will feature…spoiler alert…a playable version of SpongeBob SquarePants. Yep, the Nickelodeon character who lives in a pineapple under the sea.

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Pros and cons.

When Nintendo properly revealed the Switch 2 back in April, it also confirmed that a new Pro Controller would be accompanying the console as an optional peripheral.

Now, most of us here have gone hands-on with the new controller at some point or another, but the lovely Alex has spent quite a bit of time with the ruddy thing playing the likes of Mario Kart World and Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour. In his latest video, he has a good ol’ natter with Felix about whether or not the new Pro Controller is actually a necessity.

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Moo-ve it on out, girl.

It’s not much of a claim to fame to say you’ve played Mario Kart World at this point. After countless public preview events, the number of people lucky enough to have had a pop must at least be in the tens of thousands. But I’m special. I’m special because I got to play it for about four or five hours solid.

I had a fair old shake at most of the game modes on offer, and suffice it to say I had a lovely time with the game. Among the various experiences, the newest of them was finally getting a go at free roam, and the missions that exist within the world.

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It is showcase season…

We last heard from Hollow Knight: Silksong in the April Switch 2 Direct, where Team Cherry’s hotly anticipated metroidvania made a blink-and-you’ll-miss-it appearance, accompanied by a ‘2025’ release window. In the weeks since, the game returned to its dormant state, but a new update to its Steam page has once again stoked the fires of speculation. With showcase season right around the corner, is it finally time?

The SteamDB update was brought to our attention on BlueSky by @Wario64, who claimed that one of the game’s packages was receiving its first update in 15 months.

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“We had a different vision for what this game should be”.

Who had the return of Survival Kids on their bingo cards for 2025? Let alone as a launch title for a brand new Nintendo console?

Amidst a storm of third-party ports and first-party giants, Survival Kids quietly sneaked into the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct back in April 2025. And when we saw the Konami logo, something clicked — oh, it’s that Survival Kids.

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The new DLC drops this week.

Capcom is this week releasing the Switch 2 version of Street Fighter 6 and alongside this it will be releasing the DLC fighter Elena.

As part of this, certain characters will also be getting brand-new outfits. These outfits are for M. Bison, Terry, Mai and Elena. They’ll once again be arriving on 5th June, alongside the Switch 2 release and DLC update.

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The Switch 2 upgrade has arrived.

The preparations for Switch 2 continue with Pokémon Scarlet and Violet both being updated today to Version 4.0.0.

This update focuses on making the game a “more enjoyable” experience on the Switch 2 when it launches later this week. This includes frame rate improvements and a higher resolution. Here are the full patch notes, courtesy of the official Japanese Pokémon website:

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