!.05-Nintendo Life | Latest Updates

!.05-Nintendo Life | Latest Updates

Poll: Will You Be Buying The Mario Kart 8 Deluxe - Booster Course Pass DLC?

Posted: 17 Mar 2022 07:30 PM PDT

Let us know.

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe's Booster Course Pass has gone live, and as you might recall, there are a few different ways to experience this new DLC expansion. Here's the breakdown:

1. The first option is to buy it. When you purchase the Booster Course Pass, you'll get access to six waves and 48 courses for $24.99 USD / $32.99 CAN / £22.49 up until the end of 2023.

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Video: Here's A Look At The New Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Tracks - Direct Switch Footage

Posted: 17 Mar 2022 06:30 PM PDT

See the new DLC update in action.

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe's anticipated 'Booster Course Pass - Wave 1' update has arrived, and if you haven't got time to play each cup right away - don't worry, Nintendo Life's lovely video senior video producer has got you covered.

Alex has uploaded 17 minutes of direct footage of the Wave 1 tracks in the new DLC update. So, if you haven't got time to actually play the cups right away, this is well worth a look. Here's a refresher of what courses are within this first update:

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Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Has Been Updated To Version 2.0.0, Here Are The Full Patch Notes

Posted: 17 Mar 2022 05:55 PM PDT

Download it today.

Wave 1 of the Booster Course Pass is now officially live in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe and as you might have guessed, there are now also now some patch notes available.

This latest update takes Mario Kart 8 Deluxe to Version 2.0.0. As noted below, Booster Course Pass play in online play will be supported as 21st March. And once again, even if you don't own the DLC, you'll still get the chance to play on these tracks randomly.

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Wonder Boy Returns Remix Gets A Physical Release For Switch

Posted: 17 Mar 2022 01:30 PM PDT

What a wonderful surprise.

Strictly Limited Games are back with another Wonder Boy physical release! This time, it's the turn of Wonder Boy Returns Remix, the 2019 arcade platformer that goes back to the roots of the series.

Pre-orders go live soon — on 20th March — but Wonder Boy fans can take a look at what to expect on the store page.

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Sky Gamblers - Air Supremacy 2 Makes Its Descent Onto Switch Next Week

Posted: 17 Mar 2022 01:00 PM PDT

Make some airspace.

If you're looking for a new dogfight simulator to play on the go, then look no further! Sky Gamblers - Air Supremacy 2 is coming to Switch on 24th March. The Sky Gamblers series has long been popular on mobile for its multiplayer and co-op, and this is the latest entry to make it onto the eShop.

As well as the trailer, which gives you a look at what kind of fights you'll be getting yourself into, here are some more details about the game:

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Hatsune Miku Jigsaw Puzzle Coming To Switch In Japan

Posted: 17 Mar 2022 12:30 PM PDT

No localisation announced as yet.

A new Hatsune Miku game has been announced for the Switch and will be all about jigsaw puzzles. Fans of the Vocaloid sensation don't have to wait long until Hatsune Miku Issho ni! Jigsaw Puzzle hits the Japanese eShop, either — the game will be launching pretty soon on March 24th. However, at the time of writing, no western localisation has been announced for the game.

This upcoming game follows the release of Hatsune Miku: Tsunageru Puzzle Tamagotori, which launched in Japan on January 27th. No other information regarding the game has been announced at this time, although we know that the artist who created the main art for the announcement is @kurisu104:

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Feature: The 20 Best Kirby Copy Abilities

Posted: 17 Mar 2022 12:00 PM PDT

ctrl+c, ctrl+k.

In 30 years of Kirby, it's fair to say he's seen a broad swathe of powerful abilities come his way. And here at Nintendo Life, with the release of Kirby and the Forgotten Land fast approaching, we've decided that it's time someone picked the 20 best and made a list of them, darn it. After all, it's the least we could do after three long decades of HAL's versatile hero.

Don't see your favourite here? Well, variety is the spice of life, after all – sound off in the comments! Unless your favourite is Cutter or something similarly boring, in which case please don't bother (jokes!). Anyway, enough chirping – let's get down to business. As Kirby always says: "Poyo! Hiiiii!! Rnnnngh!!!"

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My Nintendo Offers Some Sweet N64-Themed Keychains In The US

Posted: 17 Mar 2022 11:30 AM PDT

Don't lose them!

My Nintendo is offering up some Nintendo 64 themed keychains soon, based on original NA box art for games featured in the Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack.

There are two sets available from My Nintendo in the region, each with a pair that'll set you back 500 Platinum Points. The lineup currently consists of Star Fox 64 and Mario Kart 64 in Set A, and The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time and Super Mario 64 in Set B. They even include a cute little ESRB rating!

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Mario Kart 8's Booster Course Music Has Already Been Ripped, And It's Glorious

Posted: 17 Mar 2022 11:00 AM PDT

Alert! They've removed the midi horns!

We've still got a few hours to wait until Wave 1 of the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Booster Course Pass is playable here at Nintendo Life Towers, and so have most players in the West (most, but not all, it seems!). But it appears that the pass is now live in Japan, so many have managed to get started and get some practice in before decimating the competition online.

Some fans have managed to rip the music from the brand new courses, too, and oh boy, are those classic tracks nostalgia-inducing! Here's a couple we thought were worth highlighting to make the wait that little bit more unbearable.

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GoldenEye's Trademark Has Been Updated, So Of Course Those Remaster Rumours Are Back

Posted: 17 Mar 2022 10:30 AM PDT

Never say never say never again.

Welcome back to our once-monthly GoldenEye 007 update! If you think we're joking... well, we mostly are, but from February's rumour mill winding up, and Rick Astley declaring James Bond's N64 outing is his favourite video game, to the Xbox digital re-release rumours in January, it seems everyone is desperate to get their hands on either that cancelled Xbox 360 GoldenEye remaster a more basic re-release of the world's best-known spy's best game.

Danjaq LLC, the company that owns many trademarks and licenses for the Bond franchise, was granted an extension to use the trademark just two days ago, on 15th March. The franchise's 60th anniversary is this year, and with these updates and rumours swirling around for the past year, it's surely a case of 'if' not 'when'.

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Looks Like Some People In The West Are Playing The Mario Kart 8 DLC Early

Posted: 17 Mar 2022 10:00 AM PDT

"COCONUT MALL LOOKS SO GOOD".

The first batch of tracks from the Mario Kart 8 Booster Course Pack will be available in just a handful of hours, but it looks like some folks in the West have already got their hands on the DLC.

In a post on Twitter from @switchaswor, gameplay for the fan-favourite Wii course 'Coconut Mall' has been shown off, and we have to say, it's looking pretty nice!

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'Wildcat Gun Machine' Looks Like A Bullet Hell Hades, With Added Cats

Posted: 17 Mar 2022 09:30 AM PDT

Pounces on Switch later this year.

Publisher Daedalic Entertainment has announced the release date for its bonkers new bullet hell shooter Wildcat Gun Machine — it's coming to Switch on May 4th. Yes, the most Star Wars-y of days.

Developed by ChunkyBox Games, the game is a dungeon crawler in which you go against hordes of "non-cute flesh amalgamations", using a host of weaponry at your disposal — over 40 types of gun in all. And as you'll see if you check out the trailer above, you'll get the chance to pilot a big mech-y gun-toting... thing, too.

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Netflix's Resident Evil Series Gets A Release Date

Posted: 17 Mar 2022 09:00 AM PDT

Boulder-punching its way onto screens this summer.

Netflix's upcoming Resident Evil series has finally bagged itself a release date and will be coming to small screens on July 14th.

Based on Capcom's long-running video game franchise, the series marks a departure from both the game and movie canon, following protagonist Jade Wesker, one of two daughters of the devious Albert Wesker, as she battles against a host of infected creatures and monsters. Interestingly, in a clear breakaway from previous narratives, the series will take place in the near future in 2036.

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Chinatown Detective Agency Solves Its Release Date, Humble Unveils New Projects

Posted: 17 Mar 2022 08:45 AM PDT

The investigation opens soon.

Earlier this week we were given a look at upcoming projects from Humble Games, the publishing arm of the broader 'Humble' company that has become a major player in gaming. Most games didn't have platform confirmation but could conceivably be ported to Switch, but there was one official confirmation regarding Nintendo's little system.

Chinatown Detective Agency, an intriguing mystery adventure inspired by the Carmen Sandiego series that also has a cyberpunk aesthetic, arrives on 7th April. Its latest trailer is below:

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Nintendo Launches 'Indie Gems Sale', Up To 70% Off Top Titles (Europe)

Posted: 17 Mar 2022 08:35 AM PDT

Up to 70% off!

Nintendo of Europe has kicked off a brand new indie game sale. The Indie Gems Sale does exactly what you think it's going to do — it brings discounts to tons of brilliant indie titles.

This is the perfect chance to pick up one of those games that your friend keeps pestering you to buy — that hidden gem (or not-so-hidden gem) that you haven't tried out yet. The sale starts today, so check out these highlights as a starting point to see what's on offer:

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Nintendo Download: 17th March (Europe)

Posted: 17 Mar 2022 07:35 AM PDT

Persona 4 Arena Ultimax! Gal*Gun Double Peace! WRC 10!

The latest Nintendo Download update for Europe has arrived, and it's bringing new games galore to the eShop in your region. As always, be sure to drop a vote in our poll and comment down below with your potential picks for the week. Enjoy!

Switch Retail eShop - New Releases

Gal*Gun Double Peace (PQube, 17th Mar, £31.49 / €35.99) - Notorious rail-shooter, Gal-Gun: Double Peace, is finally on Nintendo Switch! When unsuspecting student, Houdai, is shot by cupid's arrows, he becomes the most irresistible guy in school. Only by using his trusty pheromone shot can he fend off the advancing hordes of girls and find his true love! Outrageously colourful and hilariously lewd, Gal*Gun: Double Peace is one of Japan's best-loved and critically acclaimed shooters. - Read our Gal*Gun Double Peace review

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Random: One Monster Hunter Fan Really Likes Producer Ryozo Tsujimoto's Clothes

Posted: 17 Mar 2022 07:30 AM PDT

Gotta have a hobby, right?

Just this week, Capcom showcased its latest Monster Hunter Digital Event, going over the latest news for the upcoming Monster Hunter Rise expansion, Sunbreak.

While most viewers were undoubtedly eager to see footage from the expansion, one fan was more interested in something a bit more specific: producer Ryoso Tsujimoto's clothes. In fact, Twitter user @__TARO has consistently identified Tsujimoto's clothing on nearly every video appearance, usually within 30 minutes of each broadcast ending.

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Nintendo Download: 17th March (North America)

Posted: 17 Mar 2022 07:25 AM PDT

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe DLC! Rune Factory 5! Persona 4 Arena Ultimax!

The latest Nintendo Download update for North America has arrived, and it's bringing new games galore to the eShop in your region. As always, be sure to drop a vote in our poll and comment down below with your potential picks for the week. Enjoy!

Switch eShop - Highlights

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – Booster Course Pass Wave 1 - Double your course options with the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – Booster Course Pass DLC!* A total of 48 remastered courses from throughout the Mario Kart series are racing to the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe game as paid DLC. Courses from the first wave include nostalgic favorites like N64 Choco Mountain and Wii Coconut Mall, and courses based on real-world locations like Tokyo Blur and Paris Promenade from Mario Kart Tour! Content will release in six waves of eight courses by the end of 2023. Racers who have an active Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack membership** will have access to all of these newly added courses as they are released at no additional cost. Mario Kart Deluxe 8 – Booster Course Pass will be available on March 18.

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Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Booster Course Pass Wave 1 Has A Release Time For Europe

Posted: 17 Mar 2022 07:15 AM PDT

Australia was confirmed first.

Update:Nintendo of Europe has confirmed that the Booster Course Pass Wave 1 content will go live at midnight CET, which is 11pm UK. This matches up with the Australian release time, but there's no confirmation yet that it'll arrive in NA at its equivalent times - 4pm Pacific / 7pm Eastern.

Original Article: We're not sure why, but Nintendo has an odd insistence on not confirming release times for digital versions of games and DLC. On most occasions games land at midnight local time, but sometimes they don't, so we have to resort to checking our Switch late at night and crossing our weary fingers.

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Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Version 2.0.0 Now Live, Confirms All DLC Cup Names

Posted: 17 Mar 2022 07:05 AM PDT

No, you can't play the new tracks yet.

As expected, especially in light of recent server maintenance, Nintendo has released the next big update for Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, taking it up to the giddy heights of Version 2.0.0. It's a meatier download and evidently installs the new tracks for the Booster Course Pass (Wave 1), with the previous 'pre-load' for the content being so small that it was clearly just an unlock key.

To spare your suspense, no, the download doesn't enable the new courses yet. It's officially due on 18th March, though we do know the release times for Europe and Australia; it points to the content potentially arriving a little earlier than expected in some territories. We'll find out soon enough.

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Review: Gal*Gun: Double Peace - One To Avoid Playing On Public Transport

Posted: 17 Mar 2022 07:00 AM PDT

Pervert party.

Look, there's nothing wrong with a little anatomical allure, generally speaking. Hell, many an impressionable teenager hit pause to glimpse Chun-Li's undies back in the day, and Capcom knew it. Sex sells, and, like all commercial media, video game developers aren't immune to slapping some greasy smut on-disc in the hope of cementing another sale. Boobs, butts, oily pecs and sculpted crotches: gaming has seen it all — and Switch owners have seen more than ever before on a Nintendo console.

The majority of Gal Gun's cattle-like cast, however, are Japanese high-schoolers. Whether or not they're Junior or Senior students is left ambiguous, making the premise of sexually gratifying its targets largely at odds with legal systems across most of the world, which explains its banning in countries like New Zealand and Germany. 'But hey, they're just, like, cartoons, man' is certainly one common argument in their defence.

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Rumour: Are We Getting A New Eeveelution In Pokémon Scarlet And Violet?

Posted: 17 Mar 2022 06:15 AM PDT

It's more likely than you think.

Pokémon fever is pretty high right now. Pokémon Legends: Arceus is pretty darn amazing — check out our review to find out exactly how amazing if you haven't played it yet — and the announcement of Pokémon Scarlet and Violet has fans speculating about what's to come in Gen 9.

Naturally, many people's attention has been focused on the region, the new starters, and the promise of an open world, but there's one adorable bushy-tailed friend that should also be in the speculation pot.

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Paradise Killer's Free Update Is Now Alive On Switch

Posted: 17 Mar 2022 06:00 AM PDT

Return to Paradise Island.

Open world psychedelic murder mystery Paradise Killer already has plenty of threads that need tying together, but Kaizen Game Works' indie darling has brought more chaos to Paradise Island in a free update that you can download now!

This update coincides with the PlayStation and Xbox release today (where these additions are already included). While we don't have the specifics on everything, here's a rough idea of what you can expect to uncover, courtesy of Kaizen Game Works' Twitter:

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Gallery: Mario And Co. Get Some Sunshine In This Artist's Stunning Work

Posted: 17 Mar 2022 05:50 AM PDT

Isle Delfino never looked better.

Just the other day, we shared some gorgeous Mario artwork based on Japanese mythology from artist Canadian Turtle.

Now, artist Léo Chérel has taken Mario and friends in the polar opposite direction with a lovely collection of summer-themed artwork that appears to take a lot of cues from Super Mario Sunshine.

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