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Mini Review: Dr. Mario 64 - Diagnosis: A Bit Rubbish

Posted: 21 Nov 2021 10:00 AM PST

One to strike from the Medical Register.

There's a sort of... B-tier of Nintendo puzzlers, isn't there? Stuff like Yoshi's Cookie and Wario's Woods. We'd argue, perhaps fruitlessly, that Dr. Mario slots into this little group rather better than the truly A-grade stuff. On Switch, in particular, there's an embarrassment of puzzling riches that we'd pick over this one. But why?

We know it's a slightly contentious position, because it is definitely a classic game by some measure, but Dr. Mario 64? It sort of sucks. Please, don't get upset. You love Dr. Mario, I'm sure. Throwing those pills into that massive jar has an admitted appeal in its silliness. Different-coloured viruses appear. Mario throws different-coloured pills into the jar in order to line them up and destroy said viruses. The catch is that each pill is made up of two segments, each of which can be one of three colours. You've got to rotate and manoeuvre the pills in such a way that you match four colours, either pill or virus, at which point they'll disappear. Same as it ever was. The problem is, we just don't find it especially fun or interesting.

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Feature: Pokémon Donuts: A Review - Pokéheads Or Pokébutts?

Posted: 21 Nov 2021 08:00 AM PST

Which taste best?

In celebration of Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl's release, The Pokémon Company had the brilliant idea to partner with Japanese company Mr. Donut and release throughout Japan a lineup of fried dough inspired by some of our favourite Generation IV Pokémon. We can't think of a better way to herald the release of a video game, because who doesn't love donuts? Seriously – other franchises should get on it. Metroid Dread E.M.M.I. donuts? A Jack Frost donut for Shin Megami Tensei V? Yes please.

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Tetris Effect: Connected Receives Another Update On Switch - Includes Visual And Performance Optimisations

Posted: 21 Nov 2021 07:05 AM PST

Plus fixes and more!

The Nintendo Switch version of Tetris Effect: Connected received another update last week - bumping it up to Version 1.2.6.

The official support page has now shared the full details - revealing optimisations to the overall visual quality and performance. Apart from this, there are also a number of fixes and new additions. Here are the full details:

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Feature: A Link To The Past's Dark World Changed Zelda Forever

Posted: 21 Nov 2021 06:00 AM PST

"Everyone who wanders into this land is changed to a shape that reflects his true nature".

To celebrate the 35th anniversary of The Legend of Zelda, we ran a series of features looking at a specific aspect — a theme, character, mechanic, location, memory or something else entirely — from each of the mainline Zelda games. Today, on the 30th anniversary of LttP, we're republishing this feature where Kate talks about one of the franchises' most iconic instalments...

I first played The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past in 2003, on the Game Boy Advance. Not the original, I know – but given that I hadn't figured out fine motor control when it first came out in '91, I doubt I would have been able to finish it on the SNES. Then again, I never finished it on the GBA, either. Technically, I never even finished the first temple.

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Playtonic's Original Yooka-Laylee Game Is Getting A Follow-Up Title

Posted: 21 Nov 2021 03:30 AM PST

A new adventure is on the way.

In a bit of a shock announcement earlier this week, Playtonic - the UK developer comprised of former Rare veterans and known for titles such as Yooka-Laylee - revealed Chinese video game giant Tencent had acquired a minority stake in the business.

If it's got you wondering what's to come, in an interview with friends over at GameIndustry.biz, it's been confirmed one of the next games on the way will be a follow-up to the original Yooka-Laylee 3D platformer, which landed on the Switch in 2017.

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Poll: Have You Caught A Shiny Pokémon In The Diamond And Pearl Remakes?

Posted: 20 Nov 2021 08:45 PM PST

Let us know.

If you've read anything on social media over the past few days about the new Nintendo Switch releases Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, you might have noticed shiny Pokémon hunters are out in force. A shiny, for anyone who doesn't know, is a rare Pokémon that is a different colour from the regular one you would normally encounter. While shiny hunting has always been popular, it's really taken off in the latest releases.

Something a lot of players have been doing is resetting the game in hope of getting a shiny starter. It seems to have worked for quite a lot of people so far, but we're curious to know if anyone within the Nintendo Life community has had any luck yet. So vote in our poll and tell us down below in the comments if you ended up getting a shiny Pokémon.

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Free Alternate Costumes Are Coming "Very Soon" To Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl

Posted: 20 Nov 2021 07:30 PM PST

SpongeBob's alt outfit has been revealed.

If you're still playing the multiplayer platform fighter Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl on the Nintendo Switch, you'll be pleased to hear some new free content is on the way. The game's official Twitter account has announced alternate costumes will be coming "very soon" to the game, and once again it'll be an entirely free update. Below is the first look at SpongeBob's alt outfit:

More will be revealed over time on Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl's official website. This update follows on from the reveal of the new Warner Bros. free-to-play brawler known as MultiVersus. Unfortunately, it appears to be skipping Nintendo Switch.

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Feature: Nintendo Hotliner Life 1990–93: Manning The Phones During The Console Wars

Posted: 20 Nov 2021 10:00 AM PST

The curious tale of a Nintendo UK Hotliner.

"Video Game Enthusiasts Wanted!" teased the advert in the Portsmouth Evening News. Other than a phone number, this mysterious call to arms offered no further information. But as a gaming obsessed 18-year-old looking for a job after finishing a BTEC in Computer Studies, I was mesmerised by the possibilities - I had to call. A female voice answered and proceeded to quiz my gaming credentials: what games did I like? How many games had I completed? And curiously, did I have experience in telesales or call centres?

A month later, in December 1990, I found myself joining five other rookie 'Games Counsellors' on the UK's first Official Nintendo Hotline, a telephone helpline dedicated to providing live hints, tips and tricks to flummoxed Nintendo gamers.

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Pokémon's Diamond And Pearl Remakes Are Already The 'Best Sellers' On The Switch eShop Charts

Posted: 20 Nov 2021 08:30 AM PST

Off to a great start.

Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl arrived on the Nintendo Switch this week, so how are they going so far? While we'll likely have to wait a little bit longer for some proper sales data to surface, according to the charts on the Nintendo Switch eShop, Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl are already best sellers in the US, UK, Japan, and even countries like Australia.

So which version is number one? In every location mentioned, it's Pokémon Brilliant Diamond - featuring the legendary Dialga. The remakes of the popular Nintendo DS titles have the potential to rack up quite a lot of sales in the long run - with the Nintendo Switch recently surpassing 92 million hardware sales.

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This Zelda: Breath Of The Wild Randomiser Moves Everything Around And Steals Your Items

Posted: 20 Nov 2021 08:00 AM PST

A true game changer.

When it comes to Zelda: Breath of the Wild, the modding scene has been nothing short of spectacular. Fans have been busy creating all sorts of takes on Hyrule over the past few years, including entire unofficial DLC packs and all sorts of other chaotic changes to the base game, and this latest effort is yet another impressive addition.

Known Breath of the Wild modder Waikuteru is back at it again, this time creating a Randomiser that mixes everything up and should keep even the most experienced players on their toes. Revealed today in a YouTube premiere, the new mod randomises the items you find, items you're given by NPCs, as well as enemy drops themselves. Even warping via the Sheikah Slate or going in and out of Shrines can be randomised too – who knows where you'll end up!

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Guide: Best Pokémon Games Of All Time

Posted: 20 Nov 2021 06:00 AM PST

Where does Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl rank?

What are the best Pokémon games? Ranking such classics proved difficult given how many of them end up being among the best games of their particular console generation. So we decided to modify our existing ranked list and ask Nintendo Life readers to rate every game in the series — and this is the result!

To be clear, this is just the mainline entries; the games that introduced a new generation of Pokémon to the mix, their sequels, the ultimate versions and the remakes of those games, including the most recent, Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. Non-mainline spin-offs aren't included here, though — sorry Pokémon Smile fans.

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