Game Nintendo Life | Latest Updates

Game Nintendo Life | Latest Updates

Pinball FX3's New Indiana Jones DLC Is Now Available, But It's Kind Of Pricey

Posted: 11 Mar 2022 11:30 PM PST

Dev says it just wants to provide an "authentic experience".

A digital remaster of a classic Indiana Jones pinball table made its debut yesterday in Pinball FX3 and while many appreciate the effort, a lot of the game's community isn't quite as happy about the asking price of this new DLC.

For just a single table, fans are being asked to fork out $14.99 / £13.49. While Pinball FX3 is a free-to-download title, the table DLC in the game doesn't normally cost this much. In an official statement via social media, Zen Studios explained how it simply wanted to give fans the most "authentic experience" possible.

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"Naughty Strip 'Em Up" Waifu Discovered 2: Medieval Fantasy Scores A Physical Switch Release

Posted: 11 Mar 2022 08:00 PM PST

Europe only, for now.

Good news, Waifu lovers...Eastasiasoft's vertical shoot 'em up Waifu Discovered 2: Medieval Fantasy will be receiving a physical release.

The catch is, it appears to only be for Europe (at least for now). Eastasiasoft has teamed up with Funbox Media. The game will set you back £34.99 and pre-orders are now live. If you do end up taking purchasing this, it's expected to ship around 13th May this year.

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Sonic 2 Movie Pre-Quill Comic Will Feature A Robotnik Story "Spearheaded" By Jim Carrey

Posted: 11 Mar 2022 05:45 PM PST

Available in stores later this month.

Sonic's second movie outing is almost here, and in case you missed it, IDW is releasing an official "pre-quill" comic - linking together the first and second big-screen adventures of the blue blur.

It'll arrive in stores later this month on 23rd March for $6.99 USD, and contains five stories across 40 pages - with art from Tracey Yardley, Adam Bryce Thomas and Evan Stanley. And here's the really exciting announcement revealed by the comic's writer Keil Phegley - Robotnik's actor, Jim Carrey, was involved.

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Reminder: Don't Forget To Catch Shaymin In Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl

Posted: 11 Mar 2022 01:00 PM PST

Hog that hedge.

Shaymin, the half-shrub, half-hedgehog legendary Pokémon, has been catchable in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl since 27th February 2022.

All you need to do is open the game, receive the "Oak's Letter" item through the Mystery Gift feature (unlocked after you've played at least 2 hours of the game, no Nintendo Switch Online membership needed) and then you'll be able to catch Shaymin after you've entered the Hall of Fame and obtained the National Pokédex, which you can get by completing the National Pokédex and talking to Professor Rowan.

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Chrono Trigger Gets Ultrawide 21:9 PC Update (But Still No Nintendo Switch Release)

Posted: 11 Mar 2022 11:30 AM PST

21 by whine.

Chrono Trigger has just been updated for the first time in four years to add 21:9 support on PC, for that one person you know that has an ultra-widescreen monitor. We certainly aren't the kinds of people to wish that other people wouldn't be allowed to play games because we can't, but...

...How come Chrono Trigger just got an ultrawide update before a Switch release? Come on!

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Uh-Oh, Chocobo GP's Season Pass Is Ruffling A Few Feathers With Fans

Posted: 11 Mar 2022 11:00 AM PST

Square Enix has responded.

Cute and cuddly kart racer Chocobo GP looks like the bright spring sunshine we all need in our lives at the moment. And on the surface, it's a fun little racer where chocobos race in roller skates, and Vivi from Final Fantasy IX can set you on fire while driving around Alexandria. What's not to like?

But, back when Square Enix was marketing the game, it revealed a season pass in a Japanese Nintendo Direct, which left a sour taste in many fans' mouths. Not only that, the iconic Final Fantasy VII protagonist Cloud Strife is tied to this pass, called a Prize Pass.

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Nintendo Switch Is Back On Top According To February's NPD Sales Figures

Posted: 11 Mar 2022 10:30 AM PST

Though overall hardware sales dip.

Just earlier, we reported on hardware sales in the UK for February 2022, and it looks like it's a similar story across the pond.

The Switch is back to being the top-selling console for units sold in the US this February, which the Big N will be happy with as they slipped down a few places in January.

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Feature: 5 Accessibility Features That Every Game Should Have

Posted: 11 Mar 2022 10:00 AM PST

These options should really be industry standard by now.

When it comes to accessibility features in video games, things have improved somewhat in recent years, with many developers now consciously providing elementary options that tweak the gameplay experience to better suit players of different abilities and with specific impairments. There remains much work to be done, though, to promote industry-wide understanding and communicate the vital importance of implementing these options for many gamers.

In this feature Isabelle Meyer looks at a handful of the most useful accessibility features already present in many Nintendo Switch games and identifies areas where developers and publishers could make improvements to allow a wider audience to enjoy their output. This is very much a non-definitive list, but highlights options that should really be implemented as 'industry standard' these days.

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Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel Surpasses 20 Million Downloads

Posted: 11 Mar 2022 09:30 AM PST

A huge milestone!

Konami has announced that the free-to-play Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel has surpassed 20 million downloads in less than two months.

It's a huge milestone for the game that only released back on January 19th, and while it's not clear how many copies have been downloaded on the Switch, we'd wager the system's handheld capabilities would make it a cosy home for the digital card game.

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Bandai Namco Announces .hack//G.U. Last Recode Physical Switch Release

Posted: 11 Mar 2022 09:25 AM PST

Update: It's out today, here's a launch trailer.

Update: .hack//G.U. Last Recode is out today, so here's a launch trailer:

Original Story : After a rating for Switch in August, .hack//G.U. Last Recode was officially announced for Nintendo's hybrid platform at the beginning of this month.

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Glory Hunters Looks Like A Game Boy Zelda, And Plays Like Nothing Else

Posted: 11 Mar 2022 09:00 AM PST

Well, it plays a bit like Zelda too.

The year is 2022, and there's another physical Game Boy release on the way! And it's Analogue Pocket compatible! It's called Glory Hunters, and it pulls from the looks of A Link to the Past with that iconic green-on-green monochrome Game Boy colour palette. But there's a twist: You progress through the game by earning achievements, not by collecting a bunch of triangles or gems or whatever.

With over a thousand achievements, 20+ hours of gameplay, a non-linear story, and a huge map that's "aiming to be the biggest one in a Game Boy game", Glory Hunters sounds like it'll be the perfect companion for many long, night-time car rides. That's how we all play Game Boy, right?

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Want To Play Atelier Sophie 2 With An English Dub? Let Koei Tecmo Know

Posted: 11 Mar 2022 07:30 AM PST

There's a whole mixture of questions in this survey.

Atelier Sophie 2: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Dream has been bubbling along nicely since its launch a few weeks ago, and now Koei Tecmo wants to know how you're getting along with the game.

A few days ago, the Atelier series publisher shared a survey for fans to concoct answers to:

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Report Claims Russia Has "Effectively Legalised Piracy" To Overcome Western Sanctions

Posted: 11 Mar 2022 07:00 AM PST

A blind eye could be turned to video game piracy in the country.

A new report is claiming that Russia is seeking to change its laws on piracy in an attempt to overcome the growing problem of foreign companies boycotting the nation in the wake of its invasion of Ukraine.

Nintendo, Sony and Microsoft have all put a stop to sales in Russia, while other companies have pulled their products and made donations to humanitarian organisations.

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"Sexy" Shooter 'Fingun' Is Coming To Switch This Year

Posted: 11 Mar 2022 06:30 AM PST

*Points* Pew pew!

Side-scrolling shooter Fingun is coming to Switch in 2022, courtesy of publisher Gamuzumi.

Described as "sexy and funny", the game features 14 levels of colourful, pixelated action in which you must defeat a series of giant anime girls with your 'fingun'. Saucy.

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Review: F-Zero X - The Best The Series Has To Offer

Posted: 11 Mar 2022 06:00 AM PST

X gonna give it to ya.

This review originally went live in 2016, and we're updating and republishing it to mark the release of F-Zero X on Switch, available as part of the Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack N64 library.

The original F-Zero on the Super Nintendo really blew gamers away with its stunning use of Mode 7 visuals, colourful graphics, infectious music and tough-but-fair difficulty curve. It was really the first of its kind and has inspired many imitators over the years – and arguably laid the groundwork for the wildly successful Super Mario Kart. Taking all of this into account, Nintendo must have known the expectations were high for the N64 sequel and it duly pulled out all the stops in creating a game worthy of its predecessor.

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Ubisoft Subject To "Cyber Security Incident", But No Player Data Was Compromised

Posted: 11 Mar 2022 05:45 AM PST

Precautionary password reset initiated.

Ubisoft has confirmed that it has been the target of a cyber attack.

The company confirmed the incident via a statement on its website, stating that the "cyber security incident" caused "temporary disruption" to some of its games, systems, and services.

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Chaos;Head Noah And Chaos;Child Double Pack Heading To Switch This October

Posted: 11 Mar 2022 05:30 AM PST

Update: Pre-orders now open.

Update : It's official! Spike Chunsoft has now confirmed that the Chaos;Head Noah / Chaos;Child Double Pack will be launching on 7th October.

Pre-orders are also now open for the Standard and Steelbook Launch Editions.

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Pokémon GO And Pikmin Bloom Downloads Suspended In Russia And Belarus

Posted: 11 Mar 2022 04:30 AM PST

With gameplay to follow.

Niantic has announced that its games will not be downloadable in Russia and Belarus for the foreseeable future. Niantic is the latest video game company to take a stand and pledge its support to Ukraine after Russia's invasion.

Niantic, known for creating Pokémon GO and Pikmin Bloom, has also stated that they will be suspending gameplay in the two countries imminently.

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US Business Owner Spent $57,789 Of Covid Relief Money On A Pokémon Card

Posted: 11 Mar 2022 04:15 AM PST

Update: Man sentenced to 3 years in prison.

Update : The individual in question has now been named as Vinath Oudomsine from Georgia. Following his arrest, he has been sentenced to 3 years in prison for using Covid-19 relief money to purchase a rare Charizard card for $57,789, wiping out more than half of the $85,000 awarded to him.

The card in question was a first-edition Charizard card from 1999 and was graded a 9.5 from professional grading company Beckett. Mr. Oudomsine has agreed to turn the card over to prosecutors and will be required to pay the $85,000 in restitution alongside an additional $10,000. He will be subject to three years' supervision following his eventual release from prison.

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Random: Build Your Own Nintendo DS With Joy-Cons And A Samsung Galaxy Z Flip

Posted: 11 Mar 2022 04:00 AM PST

That's flippin' amazing!

We all remember the Nintendo DS fondly, right? The chunky grey thing that had two screens and let you play Super Mario 64 in the palm of your hands from day one? The handheld that brought us hundreds of classics such as Pokémon Black and White, Ghost Trick, Radiant Historia, and Animal Crossing: Wild World?

If you want to play any of those games again – and you don't have your dual-screen darling anymore – then one Reddit user might just have the answer for you.

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Nintendo Switch Led UK Console Sales In February, But Numbers Are Down Year-On-Year

Posted: 11 Mar 2022 02:30 AM PST

Down by 30% compared to 2021.

Another month has passed and the Nintendo Switch continues to outperform the competition in the UK thanks to ongoing supply constraints.

Out of a total of 93,000 consoles sold during February, and while we don't know the exaxt cut, Switch took the lion's share of that figure. However, overall Switch sales were down by 30% when compared to the same period in 2021.

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Random: No, Your Wii Isn't Going To Self-Destruct

Posted: 11 Mar 2022 02:00 AM PST

Your system won't "burst into flames" next year.

Nintendo has made headlines of late thanks to the impending closure of the Wii U and 3DS eShops, an event that has shell-shocked many members of the Nintendo community.

It's easy to see, then, why a story about Wii consoles 'self-destructing' might actually be taken seriously by less well-informed people, and that's exactly what happened when satirical site Hard Drive ran such a news item.

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Video: This Fan-Made Banjo-Kazooie Remaster Trailer Looks Absolutely Stunning

Posted: 10 Mar 2022 11:05 PM PST

Unfortunately, you can't actually play it...

Even if Banjo-Kazooie is now Microsoft-owned, the bear and bird duo will always have a special place in the hearts of Nintendo gamers around the world. And although Rare re-released an improved version of the original title during the Xbox 360 generation, many fans are still left wondering what a proper remaster of the original Nintendo 64 outing might look like.

With this in mind, we turn our attention to Project Dream. We've previously highlighted this YouTube channel's work and now it's back with "Banjo-Kazooie: The Complete Remaster". While it's not actually a functioning game, it should still give you enough of an idea about what could be...

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Good Smile Is Releasing Sans And Papyrus Undertale Figures, Pre-Orders Are Now Live

Posted: 10 Mar 2022 09:05 PM PST

"Created in Nendoroid form".

If you've played Toby Fox's Undertale or perhaps even Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, you should be familiar with these two.

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Overwatch Director Admits Dev Team Has Let Down The Game's Community

Posted: 10 Mar 2022 08:00 PM PST

Will now release Overwatch 2's PVP mode "sooner".

Since the departure of game director Jeff Kaplan from the Overwatch team, the game's sequel seems to have gone missing. After announcing Overwatch 2 would drop the second tank slot from the game's PVP team battle mode last May, Blizzard then revealed the game had been delayed again.

Now, after another prolonged period of silence, Overwatch game director Aaron Keller has shared a new video message, essentially apologising to players and admitting the team had let the game's community down.

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