Category: Nintendo News

The 2D pixel beat ’em up Double Dragon Gaiden: Rise of the Dragons continues to add new characters, and in the “largest character update yet”, it’s now added four more fighters.

Each character in this free “Bimmy & Friends DLC” brings a new face, new personality, and a new fighting style to the city – allowing players to experiment with “powerful tag-team” combos. Here’s the rundown about and you can see each fighter in action in the trailer above.

Armored Okada

Despite being the Oyabun of the Okada Clan, Lady Okada faces constant discrimination from the elders. When a powerful threat emerged, the elders presented her with the sacred clan armor – a challenge disguised as support. If she triumphs, she earns their respect. If she fails, she proves them right.

Jackson

A heavyweight boxer known for his lightning-fast jabs and devastating uppercuts. Once too strong for the ring, he grew bored of rules and regulations. Seeking greater thrills, he turned to the streets, where his power and skill made him a prized asset for every gang.

Jim Mackey

The younger brother of M.G. Willy, Jim respects his brother but refuses to live in his shadow. Determined to become his own man, he dreams of leading his own gang. To set himself apart, he wields a shotgun – the opposite of Willy’s machine gun.

Bimmy Lee

Legends speak of a secret within the Sōsetsuken – a form that can only be mastered by two. The tale has been passed down for so long that few believe it, dismissing it as myth or joke. But could this be the proof…?

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If you haven’t already got this game on the Switch, it’s currently on sale in select locations such as the US for $7.49 instead of the regular price of $24.99. This latest update follows multiple other character updates since the game arrived in July 2023.

You can find out more about Double Dragon Gaiden: Rise of the Dragons in our previous coverage and review here on Nintendo Life:

What do you think of the latest characters to join this game’s roster? Let us know in the comments.

Ahead of the 30th anniversary of Pokémon and the annual celebration Pokémon Day, the free-to-play MOBA Pokémon Unite has revealed the next trio of playable Pokémon coming to the competitive multiplayer game.

It’s the legendary birds Articuno, Zapdos and Moltres, which featured in the original Pokédex. Zapdos will be arriving on 27th February 2026 (aka Pokémon Day), with the other two to follow this Pokémon at some point in the future.

In Pokémon Red and Blue on the Game Boy, these birds were included alongside Mewtwo as the original legendaries.

If you haven’t already played Pokémon Unite, this competitive Pokémon game is once again free-to-play on mobile devices and the Switch. It’s also playable on the Switch 2. In some other Pokémon news ahead of the big celebrations next week, Pokémon TCG has lifted the lid on its next Trading Card Game Booster set.

Have you tried out Pokémon Unite on a Switch device or mobile yet? What else would you like to see from the 30th anniversary celebrations? Let us know in the comments.

Ahead of the 30th anniversary of Pokémon and the annual celebration Pokémon Day, the free-to-play MOBA Pokémon Unite has revealed the next trio of playable Pokémon coming to the competitive multiplayer game.

It’s the legendary birds Articuno, Zapdos and Moltres, which featured in the original Pokédex. Zapdos will be arriving on 27th February 2026 (aka Pokémon Day), with the other two to follow this Pokémon at some point in the future.

In Pokémon Red and Blue on the Game Boy, these birds were included alongside Mewtwo as the original legendaries.

If you haven’t already played Pokémon Unite, this competitive Pokémon game is once again free-to-play on mobile devices and the Switch. It’s also playable on the Switch 2. In some other Pokémon news ahead of the big celebrations next week, Pokémon TCG has lifted the lid on its next Trading Card Game Booster set.

Have you tried out Pokémon Unite on a Switch device or mobile yet? What else would you like to see from the 30th anniversary celebrations? Let us know in the comments.

Ahead of the 30th anniversary of Pokémon and the annual celebration Pokémon Day, the free-to-play MOBA Pokémon Unite has revealed the next trio of playable Pokémon coming to the competitive multiplayer game.

It’s the legendary birds Articuno, Zapdos and Moltres, which featured in the original Pokédex. Zapdos will be arriving on 27th February 2026 (aka Pokémon Day), with the other two to follow this Pokémon at some point in the future.

In Pokémon Red and Blue on the Game Boy, these birds were included alongside Mewtwo as the original legendaries.

If you haven’t already played Pokémon Unite, this competitive Pokémon game is once again free-to-play on mobile devices and the Switch. It’s also playable on the Switch 2. In some other Pokémon news ahead of the big celebrations next week, Pokémon TCG has lifted the lid on its next Trading Card Game Booster set.

Have you tried out Pokémon Unite on a Switch device or mobile yet? What else would you like to see from the 30th anniversary celebrations? Let us know in the comments.

Level-5 has been updating Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road on a regular basis since it arrived on the Switch and Switch 2 last November, and it’s now announced the game’s third major (and free) update.

It’s officially titled ‘Orion & Lumen DLC‘ and will be launching next week on 25th February 2026. Here’s the announcement, and you can see this update in action in the official trailer at the top of the page.

Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road – Free Major Update “Orion & Lumen DLC” Trailer Released!

The next grand stage awaits Sonny Wright (Asuto Inamori) and his friends: the Football Frontier International! But mysterious footballers known as the Disciples of Orion are looming on the horizon…

This follows the game’s second major free update last month, which included the opening of the Ares Route and various other features. This update follows the ‘Galaxy & LBX DLC’ update in December 2025, which added new routes to the game’s Chronicles mode.

Level-5 has previously mentioned how it plans to continue to provide “free content over the long term” for this game.

Will you be checking out this next update? Let us know in the comments.

Level-5 has been updating Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road on a regular basis since it arrived on the Switch and Switch 2 last November, and it’s now announced the game’s third major (and free) update.

It’s officially titled ‘Orion & Lumen DLC‘ and will be launching next week on 25th February 2026. Here’s the announcement, and you can see this update in action in the official trailer at the top of the page.

Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road – Free Major Update “Orion & Lumen DLC” Trailer Released!

The next grand stage awaits Sonny Wright (Asuto Inamori) and his friends: the Football Frontier International! But mysterious footballers known as the Disciples of Orion are looming on the horizon…

This follows the game’s second major free update last month, which included the opening of the Ares Route and various other features. This update follows the ‘Galaxy & LBX DLC’ update in December 2025, which added new routes to the game’s Chronicles mode.

Level-5 has previously mentioned how it plans to continue to provide “free content over the long term” for this game.

Will you be checking out this next update? Let us know in the comments.

Level-5 has been updating Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road on a regular basis since it arrived on the Switch and Switch 2 last November, and it’s now announced the game’s third major (and free) update.

It’s officially titled ‘Orion & Lumen DLC‘ and will be launching next week on 25th February 2026. Here’s the announcement, and you can see this update in action in the official trailer at the top of the page.

Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road – Free Major Update “Orion & Lumen DLC” Trailer Released!

The next grand stage awaits Sonny Wright (Asuto Inamori) and his friends: the Football Frontier International! But mysterious footballers known as the Disciples of Orion are looming on the horizon…

This follows the game’s second major free update last month, which included the opening of the Ares Route and various other features. This update follows the ‘Galaxy & LBX DLC’ update in December 2025, which added new routes to the game’s Chronicles mode.

Level-5 has previously mentioned how it plans to continue to provide “free content over the long term” for this game.

Will you be checking out this next update? Let us know in the comments.

Nintendo has this week surprised Xenoblade fans with a Switch 2 Edition of Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition. There is also a paid upgrade for existing owners.

To celebrate the Switch 2 version, Nintendo has also revived the game’s themed icons for Switch Online members. Yes, in case you missed it, there are four waves over four weeks, and the first wave is now officially live. As usual, they’ll cost 10 Platinum Points each, and background and borders are priced at 5 Platinum Points each.

ICYMI! Redeem your #MyNintendo Platinum Points to collect custom icons from #XenobladeChroniclesX: Definitive Edition, available until 3/19 at 6pm PT. Icon elements will be refreshed each week. #NintendoSwitchOnline

If you haven’t already pulled the trigger on the Switch 2 upgrade for Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition, it will cost you £4.19 / $4.99. Or you can get the Switch 2 Edition for £54.99 / $64.99. A physical release has also been confirmed and is arriving in April. Whatever you choose, expect 4K and up to 60fps in docked, and 1080p and up to 60fps in handheld.

Here’s what we had to say about the Switch 2 Edition of Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition in our hands on:

“This is the smallest paid Switch 2 Edition yet from Nintendo, providing only a resolution bump (1080p handheld, 4K docked) and performance boost (a steady 60fps both handheld and docked). But it’s hard not to be impressed when you see Monolith Soft’s vision be fully realised on-screen. It’s amazing we’ve never had a Xenoblade game at 60fps before this, and it’s a real showcase of just how much more beautiful and smooth these worlds can look.”

Will you be grabbing any of these Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition icons? Let us know in the comments.

Nintendo has this week surprised Xenoblade fans with a Switch 2 Edition of Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition. There is also a paid upgrade for existing owners.

To celebrate the Switch 2 version, Nintendo has also revived the game’s themed icons for Switch Online members. Yes, in case you missed it, there are four waves over four weeks, and the first wave is now officially live. As usual, they’ll cost 10 Platinum Points each, and background and borders are priced at 5 Platinum Points each.

ICYMI! Redeem your #MyNintendo Platinum Points to collect custom icons from #XenobladeChroniclesX: Definitive Edition, available until 3/19 at 6pm PT. Icon elements will be refreshed each week. #NintendoSwitchOnline

If you haven’t already pulled the trigger on the Switch 2 upgrade for Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition, it will cost you £4.19 / $4.99. Or you can get the Switch 2 Edition for £54.99 / $64.99. A physical release has also been confirmed and is arriving in April. Whatever you choose, expect 4K and up to 60fps in docked, and 1080p and up to 60fps in handheld.

Here’s what we had to say about the Switch 2 Edition of Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition in our hands on:

“This is the smallest paid Switch 2 Edition yet from Nintendo, providing only a resolution bump (1080p handheld, 4K docked) and performance boost (a steady 60fps both handheld and docked). But it’s hard not to be impressed when you see Monolith Soft’s vision be fully realised on-screen. It’s amazing we’ve never had a Xenoblade game at 60fps before this, and it’s a real showcase of just how much more beautiful and smooth these worlds can look.”

Will you be grabbing any of these Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition icons? Let us know in the comments.

Nintendo has this week surprised Xenoblade fans with a Switch 2 Edition of Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition. There is also a paid upgrade for existing owners.

To celebrate the Switch 2 version, Nintendo has also revived the game’s themed icons for Switch Online members. Yes, in case you missed it, there are four waves over four weeks, and the first wave is now officially live. As usual, they’ll cost 10 Platinum Points each, and background and borders are priced at 5 Platinum Points each.

ICYMI! Redeem your #MyNintendo Platinum Points to collect custom icons from #XenobladeChroniclesX: Definitive Edition, available until 3/19 at 6pm PT. Icon elements will be refreshed each week. #NintendoSwitchOnline

If you haven’t already pulled the trigger on the Switch 2 upgrade for Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition, it will cost you £4.19 / $4.99. Or you can get the Switch 2 Edition for £54.99 / $64.99. A physical release has also been confirmed and is arriving in April. Whatever you choose, expect 4K and up to 60fps in docked, and 1080p and up to 60fps in handheld.

Here’s what we had to say about the Switch 2 Edition of Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition in our hands on:

“This is the smallest paid Switch 2 Edition yet from Nintendo, providing only a resolution bump (1080p handheld, 4K docked) and performance boost (a steady 60fps both handheld and docked). But it’s hard not to be impressed when you see Monolith Soft’s vision be fully realised on-screen. It’s amazing we’ve never had a Xenoblade game at 60fps before this, and it’s a real showcase of just how much more beautiful and smooth these worlds can look.”

Will you be grabbing any of these Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition icons? Let us know in the comments.