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Hello, old friend.Level-5 is really bringing out the throwbacks these days, huh? After years of waiting, the studio today unveiled a first look at Yo-kai Watch 2: Haunted Domain, confirming that it'll be coming to Switch 2.We still know very little about this one at the time of writing, but the brief teaser trailer showed us a brief look at protagonist Nate and a couple of his Yo-kai pals. It's a remake of Yo-kai Watch 2: Bony Spirits & Fleshy Souls, which launched in Japan in 2014 before coming

Return of the Matt.We don't have all that long to wait before Nintendo Switch Sports Resort launches on Switch 2 on 22nd October, and today, Nintendo has shared a few more details of what we can expect.Chief among the newly revealed features is free island exploration. As showcased in the new trailer, you'll be able to make your way around Wuhu Island by skateboard, jet ski, or plane, and there are even collectible hibiscus flowers and Spocco Photos to collect while you're at it.Read the full ar

It's been 84 years.After years of waiting and a fair few delays, Professor Layton and The New World of Steam finally has a Switch 1 & 2 release date: 10th December 2026.The first mainline game in over a decade, The New World of Steam sees Layton and Luke team up in the land of Steam Bison — a hop across the pond from the pair's previous escapades — to solve the mystery of a phantom gunslinger terrorising the town.Read the full article on nintendolife.com

New modes, plus a discount for owners of the original.Koei Tecmo's Zelda spin-off Hyrule Warriors Age of Calamity is coming to Switch 2 on 27th February 2027 in Definitive Edition form.As revealed in today's Nintendo Direct, the Musou spin-off and prequel story to Zelda: Breath of the Wild will get performance boosts, more enemies on screen at once, and will come with all the Expansion Pass content for the original, plus a new Calamity Mode which ups the difficulty to calamitous levels.Read the

Another pleasant surprise.Following the announcement of Metroid Ravenous during today's Direct showcase, Nintendo has now revealed the box art and price for the upcoming game.Starting with the digital price, Ravenous will be £49.99 / $59.99 for the digital versions, putting this on par with Zelda: Ocarina of Time. Another pleasant surprise then!Read the full article on nintendolife.com

How did this one fare?That's all, folks! After yesterday's Zelda 40th Anniversary Direct, Nintendo has now wrapped up its general Direct, making for quite the jam-packed week for fans.Nintendo spent 45 minutes on new announcements, updates, and reveals for the Switch 2, so to help you digest everything, we've compiled all of it right here.Read the full article on nintendolife.com

The Adventure Continues.Back-to-back Star Fox news? What are the odds?Nintendo had a dynamic duo of Star Fox drops for us in today's Direct. It kicked things off with the reveal that the recent Switch 2 release will soon be getting a free update, adding new Battle Mode stages and split-screen options (only at 30fps, mind) for those after a bit more competition. What's more, you'll be able to play with up to four players on a single system. Nice.Read the full article on nintendolife.com

Capcom's plugging gaps.As part of today's Nintendo Direct, Capcom announced that Resident Evil 2 Deluxe Edition, Resident Evil 3, and Resident Evil 4 Gold Edition on 16th October.Cloud versions of both 2 and 3 were released on Switch 1, but these are native ports and this is the first time Nintendo gamers will be able to get their hands on 2024's RE4 remake.Read the full article on nintendolife.com

Bit Persona-l.After being announced for just about every other system, we had our fingers crossed that Persona 4 Revival might be making its way to Switch 2 too, and what do you know, it is!This one will come our way on 20th May 2027 — a few months later than the PS5 release, but what can you do?Read the full article on nintendolife.com

Deep breath.A new 3D Kirby is on the horizon! Nintendo closed out today's Direct with a first look at Kirby and the World Beyond, revealing that it'll launch on Switch 2 in Spring 2027.This one looks to be pretty open world, giving you huge areas to freely explore with Kirby's copy abilities. There's something quite Truman Show about the whole thing, showcasing the world's broken outer wall, with Kirby venturing beyond it.Read the full article on nintendolife.com

Super!Yes, you read that right, Mario Kart World is finally getting a free content update. What's more, it's arriving today!This new update sees the return of 10 classic Super Mario Kart circuits on the overworld. These are complete with the flat ? blocks that you remember from the SNES. These circuits can all be played as standalone races in VS Race mode.Read the full article on nintendolife.com

Metroid 6, baby!Nintendo has announced Metroid Ravenous for the Switch 2, the latest mainline entry in the iconic sci-fi series.It will launch on 28th January 2027. Amiibo and a special edition have also been confirmed!Read the full article on nintendolife.com

DAMNdori.It feels like Nintendo has been taking its sweet time with it, but it's finally happening: Pikmin 4 - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition is real, and it launches on 12th November.This new edition packs in a fresh 'Dandori Academy' game mode to test your item-collecting skills, with three different difficulty modes and a whopping 72 stages to tackle. You'll even be able to see other players' scores, for a neat bit of competition.Read the full article on nintendolife.com

Details of old.Round one of Nintendo's one-two punch of Direct presentations this week is now done and dusted, providing Zelda fans with a proper look at Ocarina of Time for Switch 2 along with a handful of intriguing 40th Anniversary initiatives.As a reminder, we have another Direct presentation later today, with Nintendo promising a look at games launching during the Winter – along with a few surprises for the more distant future, no doubt.Read the full article on nintendolife.com

Maybe don't watch it, though..?Nintendo showcased a sizeable chunk of gameplay from Zelda: Ocarina of Time for its 40th Anniversary Direct, but there's actually quite a bit more that you might not have seen yet.Nintendo's main site for Japan contains lots of extra bits and bobs, and we've only gone and compiled it into one handy video.Read the full article on nintendolife.com

Plus the new Pro Controller and amiibo.Nintendo lifted the lid on its Ocarina of Time remake in its September 2026 Direct, revealing a stunningly detailed reimagining of the N64 classic. It's scheduled to launch on 5th November, with special Zelda-themed Switch 2 hardware and accessories arriving earlier, on 29th October.In this guide, we've rounded up The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Switch 2 pre-orders from retailers in the UK and US, including the new console, Zelda-themed Pro Controller,

Update: Here's a look at the "Classic" and "Modern" physical collections.:As part of Sonic the Hedgehog's 35th birthday celebrations, Sega has this week announced not one but two retro game collections. Both collections bundle together previously released titles on the Switch.Read the full article on nintendolife.com

New Zelda amiibo were announced yesterday.We're just hours out from today's Nintendo Direct, and GameStop's internal database has reportedly been updated with a "ton of new unnamed amiibo".Read the full article on nintendolife.com

"Modern camera movements" have also been added.Look at that camera, complete freedom!Yesterday, Nintendo gave us our first proper look at The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, revealing an updated version of Link and "overhauled" visuals.Read the full article on nintendolife.com

Scalpers aren't helping...Nintendo has only just revealed its new Zelda-themed Switch 2, Pro Controller and Ocarina of Time amiibo, but it seems stock is already running dry in certain locations around the globe.Read the full article on nintendolife.com