Download it now.
Nintendo has been updating all sorts of first-party titles since the release of the Switch 2 in June, and today it’s rolled out an update for its limited-time release, Super Mario 3D All-Stars.
According to the official patch notes on Nintendo’s support page, Version 1.1.4 addresses “several issues” to improve gameplay on the new hybrid hardware. Nintendo doesn’t go into the specifics, but if we hear anything, we’ll let you know.
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Poker face.
Remember how much time you have sunk into Vampire Survivors? How about all the hours you’ve put into Balatro? What if they were… in the same game?
Yep, you guessed it, Vampire Survivors is crossing over with Balatro in the new ‘Ante Chamber’ free expansion. This one arrives on most platforms today, but we’ll have to wait a little longer until it lands on Switch on 31st October.
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Some Wild Hearts.
Acclaimed indie developer Simogo is celebrating its 15th birthday today, but it feels like we’re the one getting presents. Fans of the Swedish studio are going to be thrilled with the projects the team has revealed, so buckle up.
First up (thanks, VGC!) are Nintendo Switch 2 Editions of Lorelei and the Laser Eyes and Sayonara Wild Hearts, two of our favourite games on the Switch. Sharper visuals and frames are likely part of these packages, and we only have to wait until early next year to try them out. No upgrade path has been revealed just yet.
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Choose your fighter(s)!
Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment launches on 6th November, and Nintendo and Koei Tecmo have been busy drip-feeding thirsty hack-and-slash fans tidbits of information about the follow-up to 2020’s excellent Age of Calamity.
We’ve put together the following guide to all playable characters in Age of Imprisonment (that we know about thus far). Post-launch, naturally, we’ll update this with any secret characters you unlock throughout the game.
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Buckle up.
Back in 2021, Funselektor Labs brought us art of rally, a super sweet driving sim that packed an unexpected depth under the hood. Next year, the team will be following it up with over the hill, an equally gorgeous-looking driver that’s all about trekking off the beaten path. The really exciting news? It’s coming to Switch 2.
While art of rally was all about rally driving (surprisingly), over the hill is for the off-roading fans. You’ll be sitting behind the wheel of a whole host of exploring vehicles from the ’60s to ’80s, making your way through unwelcoming wilderness environments from rocky mountains to icy rivers. You can go it alone in a Solo Tour, or bring three friends along for the ride and use winches and ropes to make sure everyone’s drive goes smoothly.
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Crash might be back.
Crash Bandicoot has been revitalised over the past decade, and there are now reports Netflix has greenlit a new animated series.
According to What’s on Netflix, this new series will apparently be created by WildBrain Studios, the same team behind Sonic Prime. Sonic’s show had a three-season run, with 23 episodes in total between December 2022 and January 2024. This studio is also helping out with a Minecraft animated series for Netflix.
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Crash might be back.
Crash Bandicoot has been revitalised over the past decade, and there are now reports Netflix has greenlit a new animated series.
According to What’s on Netflix, this new series will apparently be created by WildBrain Studios, the same team behind Sonic Prime. Sonic’s show had a three-season run, with 23 episodes in total between December 2022 and January 2024.
Read the full article on nintendolife.com
Welcome back, New Super Mario Bros.
The Switch Online mobile app Nintendo Music has been updated with another Super Mario-themed soundtrack.
This time, it’s the New Super Mario Bros. album from the DS generation. This platformer was originally released in 2006, and the update today features “all tracks” from this title. This includes 60 tracks in total, with a runtime of 1 hour and 20 minutes.
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From Z-A and beyond.
Not content with only releasing a new mainline game and tickets to the upcoming pop-up store in October, The Pokémon Company is bringing even more monster-catching content to the UK in the coming weeks with a new series of the Pokémon Horizons anime.
Part one of the third season, subtitled ‘Rising Hope’, will arrive on BBC iPlayer on 27th October, with more episodes following in the future. Those in the US will have to wait a little longer before it makes its regional debut on Netflix on 6th January 2026.
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Rawr.
Two Point Museum is just about to launch on the Switch 2, and to celebrate, Sega has announced another new DLC expansion scheduled to launch this winter.
Dubbed ‘Zooseum’, it’s essentially, well… a zoo. It’s a brand new location that will no doubt introduce a smorgasbord of interesting creatures to care for as you look to expand your blossoming museum even further.
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