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2 days ago | 
nintendolife.com | Ollie Reynolds |Anthony Dickens
Sega has released a new trailer for Yakuza 0: Director's Cut in Japan and it's an absolute doozy. Rather than just showcase the game and be done with it, the trailer instead features actual actors from Yakuza 0; specifically the three lieutenants from the Dojima Family – Hitoshi Ozawa (Daisaku Kuze), Riki Takeuchi (Hiroki Awano), and Hideo Nakano (Keiji Shibusawa).
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3 days ago | 
nintendolife.com | Ollie Reynolds |Anthony Dickens
VGC has shared its first look at The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom and Link's Awakening running on the Switch 2. Both titles are fairly notorious for their performance issues on Switch, but judging from this early look, it seems that they have been improved drastically for the new system. That said, there are still a few hiccups – particularly in Echoes of Wisdom – in which the frame rate seems to randomly stutter for a second or two.
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3 days ago | 
nintendolife.com | Ollie Reynolds |Anthony Dickens
NewsNintendo SwitchDespite studio being "on the brink" of closureThe Hundred Line - Last Defense Academy has proven to be a huge hit with those who have played it so far, boasting an incredibly engaging storyline with a total of 100 potential endings. Despite developer Too Kyo Games being "on the brink" of collaspe, co-director Kazutaka Kodaka still has some ridiculously ambitious ideas for the game going forward.
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3 days ago | 
nintendolife.com | Ollie Reynolds |Anthony Dickens
A select few outlets have managed to go hands-on with Pokémon Scarlet and Violet for the Switch 2, making the most of Nintendo's free update to bring the performance and visuals up to a fairly decent standard. We've collated a few for your perusement below, and it's safe to say that ScarVi looks like a completely different game on the Switch 2.
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3 days ago | 
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Image: Damien McFerran / Nintendo LifeThe Nintendo Switch 2 is now out in regions such as New Zealand, which means that the big day one patch is now available for download (thanks, Nintendo Everything). Essentially, Nintendo 'bricked' the systems prior to launch to help prevent any unsavoury leaks, so this update effectively brings everything 'online', so to speak. So you can now play games, use GameChat, browse the eShop, and more! In short, it's a functional console. So that's good.
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3 days ago | 
nintendolife.com | Ollie Reynolds |Anthony Dickens
Mario Kart World, the highly-anticipated launch game for the Switch 2, has received a day one update, bringing the game up to version 1.1.0 (thanks, Nintendo Everything). Those who are starting to get access to the Switch 2 now will be able to download the update immediately, allowing access to the camera, online capabilities, and more.
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3 days ago | 
nintendolife.com | Ollie Reynolds |Anthony Dickens
Takaya Imamura, renowned artist behind the likes of Zelda: Majora's Mask, F-Zero, and Star Fox may soon be lending his talents to Nightmare Busters Rebirth, an upcoming remake of the SNES run 'n' gun 2013 title, Nightmare Busters (thanks, Time Extension). His involvement hinges upon a stretch goal within the ongoing Kickstarter campaign. Currently sitting at a total of €131,745 with 15 days remaining, the campaign will need to secure €150,000 to bring Imamura onboard.
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3 days ago | 
nintendolife.com | Ollie Reynolds |Anthony Dickens
2K and Firaxis have released a new trailer for Sid Meier's Civilization VII on the Nintendo Switch 2, showcasing a huge upgrade from the Switch version. Launching day one with the console, the upgraded release introduces mouse controls to the game, bringing it much closer to an authentic PC-like experience. In addition, visuals and performance have been enhanced, bigger maps will be available, and more players are supported in multiplayer. Oh, and there's GameChat support too, of course.
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3 days ago | 
nintendolife.com | Ollie Reynolds |Anthony Dickens
When Nintendo properly revealed the Switch 2 back in April, it also confirmed that a new Pro Controller would be accompanying the console as an optional peripheral. Now, most of us here have gone hands-on with the new controller at some point or another, but the lovely Alex has spent quite a bit of time with the ruddy thing playing the likes of Mario Kart World and Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour.
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4 days ago | 
nintendolife.com | Ollie Reynolds |Anthony Dickens
All eyes are on Mario Kart World this week as Nintendo's latest flagship entry hits the Nintendo Switch 2 on launch day. That's not stopping Microids from showcasing its own karting contender, however, with the publisher releasing a teaser trailer for Garfield Kart 2: All You Can Drift. Racing onto the Switch on 10th September 2025, Garfield Kart 2 features recognisable characters from the brand and allows for racing both locally and online, with four-player split-screen supported.
