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Mario Kart World: Smart Steering - How To Turn Auto Steering On And Off

1 day ago | nintendolife.com | Alana Hagues |Anthony Dickens

Smart Steering makes a welcome return in Mario Kart World — perfect as an aid for the kids and anyone struggling with the twists and turns of the Mushroom Kingdom's finest race courses. Mario Kart World is a game for everyone, after all. When you boot up the game for the first time, you might notice — as you teeter on the edge of a course — that something is pushing you away from imminent danger.
Review In Progress: Mario Kart World (Switch 2) - The Perfect Introduction To A New Console Generation?

1 day ago | nintendolife.com | Alana Hagues |Anthony Dickens

ReviewsNintendoNintendo Switch 2Mario KartReview In ProgressHighway to ShellVersion Reviewed: North AmericanEditor's note: Having only gotten our hands on the game and the new system extremely recently, this is — as you can see from the title — a review in progress. We just haven't had enough time with it yet, but we wanted to share our initial impressions (seeing as we're all playing it at once). We'll be updating the text over the coming days and will deliver a final verdict as soon as possible.
Random: Yakuza 0's Antagonists Reunite To Play Switch 2 Together

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).
Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom And Link's Awakening Are Improved On Switch 2, But It's Not Perfect

2 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.
'The Hundred Line' Director Has Insanely Ambitious Ideas For The Game

2 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.
Early Impressions Of Pokémon Scarlet And Violet On Switch 2 Are Very Positive

2 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.
Nintendo Switch 2 Day One Update Is Out Now, Here Are The Patch Notes

2 days ago | nintendolife.com | Ollie Reynolds |Anthony Dickens

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.
Mario Kart World Update Is Out Now, Here Are The Patch Notes

2 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.
Zelda: Majora's Mask Artist May Lend His Talents To A New SNES Remake

2 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.
Civilization VII Looks Like A Massive Step Up On Switch 2

2 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.