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Image: NetherRealm Studios One of the most anticipated releases due out this September is Mortal Kombat 1 and this time it’s a reset of the entire timeline. We’re going to learn a lot more in the game’s story, and if you’re wondering just how long it will be, co-creator and Mortal Kombat CCO Ed Boon

VGC is reporting this afternoon that its sources have told them that Nintendo is currently aiming to launch the successor the popular Nintendo Switch family of systems in the second half of next year and that developers already have development kits for the unnamed platform. The system Nintendo is planning to launch sounds very much

The word ‘Metroidvania’ might rub some core gamers the wrong way, but it’s a useful catch-all to describe a very specific type of game experience. Combining elements from both the Metroid series and Koji Igarashi-produced Castlevania titles, this broad platforming genre has you using an ever-growing skill set to open up new paths across an

After five years of relentless searching and one year of negotiations, the ultimate online console database, ‘Consolevariations,’ has accomplished what seemed impossible – securing the super rare Nintendo Labo themed Switch. This exclusive unit was originally part of an official Nintendo competition held in 2018 across the US, Canada, Europe, and Australia. According to the

Image: NetherRealm Studios, WB Games Ahead of the Mortal Kombat 1 release this September, NetherRealms is now building up excitement with regular character reveals. The latest one is for the character Geras, who made his debut as in the previous release Mortal Kombat 11. Of course, this new one is a reset of the timeline,

Sabotage Studios has finally announced that the highly anticipated Sea of Stars has now gone gold, which is excellent news. That means that development on the stylish RPG is complete and there won’t be any delays meaning that it will release on Tuesday, 29th August on multiple platforms including the Nintendo Switch family of systems

Image: Disney, Gameloft The life simulation adventure game Disney Dreamlight Valley got its new ‘DreamSnaps Update’ last week and as part of this, there’s now a new weekly challenge. To help inspire players, developer Gameloft is offering everyone a free item bundle containing a Light Blue Ice Cream Stand, Minimalist Surfboards, and a Lightning Strike

During the Multiplayer Festival, players are invited to (re-)discover multiplayer games for Nintendo Switch. Players can double the Gold Points earned on select games and hundreds of first-party and third-party multiplayer games for Nintendo Switch will be on sale. Additionally, Nintendo Switch Online members can play three multiplayer games for Nintendo Switch for free starting the 25th August until

Image: Arc System Works Following the release of Double Dragon Gaiden: Rise of the Dragons on the Switch this week, Arc System Works has now announced Super Double Dragon and Double Dragon Advance for all platforms including Nintendo’s hybrid system. They’ll be available as standalone digital purchases. “The long-awaited Double Dragon Advance and Super Double

Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl is coming back with a sequel which will be arriving on the Nintendo Switch family of systems and other video gaming platforms this autumn. Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2 will feature a brand new campaign, all-new gameplay, all new modes and content, voice overs, cross-play, and a wide array of new characters. Pre-orders

[embedded content]Subscribe to Nintendo Life on YouTube In a new Switch Online update today Nintendo has added the Game Boy Color classics The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages and The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons. Both of these titles were originally released on the handheld system in 2001. These games can be played

Beloved 90’s animated show Futurama is now featured in Fortnite with new skins and a new weapon. Players can purchase Bender, Fry, and Leela outfits via the in-game Item Shop. The new weapon comes in the form of Bender’s Shiny Metal Raygun, which looks like a beast in battle. The free-to-play game Fortnite is available now

Image: SEGA Sonic Superstars will arrive at some point later this year, and while it draws plenty of inspiration from the earlier 2D Sonic games, it also brings a number of new ideas to the table. In a Game Informer exclusive with Sonic Team Creative Officer Takashi Iizuka, it’s now been revealed what the special

Apogee Entertainment, New Blood Interactive, and Nightdive Studios have announced a delay for the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Switch versions of “Rise of the Triad: Ludicrous Edition.” Originally scheduled for release on July 31, the new release date for these consoles has not been disclosed, while the PC version remains

After the successful release of the first two Telenet Valis: The Fantasm Soldier collections, publisher Edia has now announced a third one. The catch is, it’s another crowdfunded effort via a Makuake campaign, which is seeking five million Yen (about $35,000 USD). At the time of writing, it’s already got more than half of the

Frozenbyte has revealed a new Trine 5: A Clockwork Conspiracy trailer which showcases the prestigious Pontius the Knight, Protector of the Realm. The video comes with a firm release date for the long-running franchise with Trine 5 arriving on the Nintendo Switch and other platforms on Thursday, 31st August, which isn’t too far away. Here’s

Image: Nintendo Life / Nintendo Nintendo hasn’t wasted any time making use of the returning feature for The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom where players redeem items from the Switch’s news channel. Now, in the third free item giveaway, it’s offering a Lizalfos tail and a Traveler’s Sword to “whip enemies into shape”.

Video game leaker, Shpeshal Nick, has said on the latest edition of the Xbox Era podcast that SEGA is planning to bring back a couple of older beloved franchises. Speaking on the podcast he claimed that SEGA is planning to bring back both the Altered Beast series and the Gunstar Heroes franchise, both of which