Category: Nintendo News

Today’s overview trailer for the catchily-titled Super Mario Bros. Wonder – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Meetup In Bellabel Park gave us a closer look at all of the newbies coming to the base game, but while our eyes were distracted by new game modes, characters, and boss fights, we almost missed a crossover cameo hiding in the background.

Yes, on closer inspection, the trailer is home to two Glow Pikmin, from the wonderful Pikmin 4. You’ll find them right around the 3:17 mark in the trailer above, chilling in the background of Light Switch Mansion while Rosalina gears up for some platforming.

We’ll drop a screenshot of the moment in question below. We initially thought that we might just be seeing things, but nope, those are definitely Pikmin.

To the best of our knowledge, these little guys didn’t make an appearance in the base Switch 1 game, so they appear to be yet another brand-new addition to the NS2E. Now we’re wondering whether, maybe, we might see other Pikmin types crop up as we play through the game again… that’s certainly enough to make us want to give it another try!

Of all Nintendo’s characters, Pikmin seem to be the only ones with the all-clear to pop up in other franchises. “Mario needs to stay in the Mario universe, or Splatoon needs to stay in Splatoon, and we don’t use different characters in the same place,” Miyamoto told IGN last year, “But Pikmin has this kind of unwritten rule where they’re okay to appear with other characters.”

The little guys have previously cropped up in the likes of Mario Golf: Toadstool Tour and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe‘s Mii costumes, so sure, a Wonder cameo totally makes sense! Hey, whatever it takes to keep the Pikmin fan in us happy.

Did you spot this cute cameo? Let us know in the comments.

Okay, so the MAR10 Day floodgates have started to open now. A new Luigi-themed Lego set is now available for pre-order on the official store as Nintendo and Lego lift the lid following a brief tease earlier this year.

Mario Kart – Luigi & Mach 8 is priced at £159.99 and is designed to go alongside the existing set starring Mario himself. It contains a total of 2234 pieces and measures in at 10 in. (25 cm) high, 16 in. (41 cm) long and 9 in. (23 cm) wide.

Nintendo has also posted a trailer for the new build on social media to give you a better look at how it will look.

Like the Mario set, this one is geared towards adults only, likely due to the build complexity and small parts included. Pre-orders are limited to three units per person, with a release date currently set for 1st April 2026 to coincide with The Super Mario Galaxy Movie.

Nintendo has also confirmed the release date for Yoshi and the Mysterious Book, with the upcoming platformer launching on 21st May 2026.

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What are your thoughts on this one? Are you tempted to pick one up? Let us know with a comment.

A new survival game has been announced for Steam, with its trailer indicating a potential future launch on the Switch and PS5. Here’s the thing, though… if you thought Palworld took a lot of inspiration from Pokémon, this one takes it to the next level.

Titled Pickmon and developed by PocketGame (strewth, even the dev name is similar to PocketPair!), its overall gameplay appears to have a lot more in common with Palworld than Pokémon, but when you take a closer look at the design of both the protagonist and the collectible creatures, it becomes immediately apparent that PocketGame shot more than a few quick glances at Nintendo’s homework.

Let’s start with the protagonist – do they remind you of anyone? Hopefully you did your best Churchill dog impression and nodded with an enthusiastic “ohh yes!”, because Pickmon’s protagonist is basically Link from Zelda: Breath of the Wild. The hair, the clothes… Next thing PocketGame will be telling us is that you start the game awakening from a 100-year slumber. At the very least, it looks like you’ll spend a good deal of time traversing the world via a paraglider.

Then we’ve got the creatures which, much like Palworld before it, look about as close as possible to iconic Pokémon without actually being the exact same. We’ve got a cute little guy with yellow fur and black accents on the ears and tail, a monstrous boss that looks remarkable similar to Ceruledge, and much more.

To cap it all off, a supporting character even does the iconic ‘Akira slide’ on a motorbike. Though to be fair, Samus also did that in Metroid Prime 4: Beyond…

Look, games often take inspiration from one another, but this is just… come on, now. We’re particularly surprised that PocketGame and publisher NETWORKGO seem to have a Switch release in their sights too. Frankly, we’d be surprised if Nintendo doesn’t sue them into oblivion, let alone allow them to release Pickmon on the eShop.

But what do you think, dear reader? Is this all a bit too similar to Nintendo’s own work? Let us know with a comment in the usual place.

The open-world survival game Smalland: Survive the Wilds, which was compared to Grounded when it was originally revealed, will be making its way to the Switch 2 in Spring 2026.

This version promises to include all of the “post-launch updates already released on other platforms” as players step into the role of the “Smallfolk” – a tiny civilization living among the tower grass, insects, and creatures of a vast wilderness.

“In this beautifully realized miniature world, everyday elements of nature become immense landscapes to explore. Players must craft tools, build shelters, tame creatures, and brave the elements as they carve out a place in this dangerous ecosystem, playing solo or cooperatively with friends in multiplayer.”

You’ll be able to experience this world not only by yourself, but also with “up to 9 additional friends” in the multiplayer mode. There are also hidden NPCs throughout the world, which provide you with ancient lore about the wilderness. Here’s what else you can expect, according to the PR:

– Scale skyscraper sized trees, scramble through cavernous cracks in roads, and more as you experience the unique biomes of Smalland’s huge open world.
– Craft powerful armor sets to personalize your appearance, grant you resistance from the elements, abilities and more
– Tame and ride wild creatures from Geckos to Scorpions, the world and its inhabitants are yours to conquer
– Scavenge, refine and craft resources to build your encampment on the ground or in the canopy
– Claim a Great Tree to design and build a base that will follow you to any world
– Uncover ancient lore from hidden NPCs scattered throughout the world as you learn to survive in this hostile wilderness.

Apart from Grounded, this same open-world survival title has drawn comparisons to other games with survival elements such as Valheim and ARK: Survival Evolved.

When we get a release date for this one, we’ll let you know. Would you be interested in playing this game on the Switch 2? Let us know.

Following the launch of Resident Evil Requiem last month, Capcom is now seeking user feedback about this title.

If you want to let Capcom know how you feel, you can participate in its latest survey between now and 26th March 2026. It’s got the usual questions asking about your history with the series, how you found out about the new game, the platform you’re playing it on and much more…

“We’re conducting a user survey for Resident Evil Requiem. Participate to receive a free digital wallpaper as a thank-you gift! We’ll have another survey regarding product details in approximately three months, so keep an eye out.”

There are even options in there about why you bought the new game, questions asking if you’ve completed it yet, what version you got, how many hours you’ve spent on the game so far and what you rate the overall experience. There are also sections where you can type out some responses, detailing what you liked and disliked about the title.

Capcom has included some questions asking about your general gaming habits as well as its existing and upcoming releases. Once you’ve completed the survey, you’ll be rewarded with an “original digital wallpaper” for mobile and PC, which you can see in the sample below.

What do you think of Requiem on the Switch 2 so far? Let us know in the comments.

As part of this year’s MAR10 Day celebrations, Nintendo’s music app for Switch Online subscribers has today added the Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury soundtrack.

This title was released on the Switch in 2021 and more recently received a free Switch 2 update. The album includes 106 tracks in total and has a runtime of 2 hours and 34 minutes.

The composers involved in 3D World include Mahito Yokota, Toru Minegishi, Yasuaki Iwata and Koji Kondo, with Daisuke Matsuoka and James Phillipsen helping out with Bowser’s Fury.

Once again, you’ll need to have an active Switch Online subscription to listen to this album on the Nintendo Music app.

If you haven’t already revisited this two-in-one release on the Switch 2, it contains visual and frame rate optimisations, HDR for Bowser’s Fury, and a few other updates.

What do you think of the latest album to join Nintendo Music? Let us know in the comments.

Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection is almost here, and the reviews have now officially gone live.

If you haven’t already seen our own review here on Nintendo Life, we’ve given this latest entry in the series eight out of ten stars. While there are some performance wobbles, it’s likely to keep hunters busy for a long time on the Switch 2:

“A well-told story, an intriguing world and some excellent mechanics ultimately overshadow the usual (for this series) balancing issues and performance wobbles. If you want to collect ‘em all within a charming Monster Hunter setting, this game will keep you busy for a long time.”

So, what did other sites have to say about the third title and the Switch 2 version? Here’s the round up:

Nintenduo – 87/100 “Monster Hunter Stories 3 is the definitive leap forward for the subseries: a more mature story, memorable characters, and a beautiful world that place it among the best JRPGs on Nintendo Switch 2. Its rock paper scissors combat system still holds back gameplay with a lot of potential, but its ambition, art direction, and storytelling make it an essential experience.”

Vooks – 4.5/5 “Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection sets a high bar for future adventure RPGs, offering a beautiful, stylised design, incredible storytelling, and combat that is approachable and satisfying without sacrificing tactical depth and complexity. It’s a fantastic evolution of the Stories formula, delivering a richer narrative, deeper world interaction, and more reasons to explore the Monster Hunter universe from a different perspective.”

Pocket Tactics – 8/10 “Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection is the most engaging game in the series so far, with great battles, a riveting narrative, and a fantastic new feature in the form of habitat restoration. Handheld performance on Nintendo Switch 2 has its iffy moments, and some of the side missions can muddy the pacing as you wait for the main plot to progress, but outside of that, this is an absolute beast of a game just waiting for you to take it on.”

Nintendo World Report – 6.5/10 “Monster Hunter Stories 3 tries to be an epic RPG, but it’s bogged down by so many systems and ideas that it starts to take on water as you progress deeper into it. The story wound up being a highlight, but even the streamlining of monster dens couldn’t solve the heavy-handedness of monster collection and enhancement.”

Siliconera – 8/10 “Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection feels like it prioritizes story, characters, and combat in a way that makes the game feel even more like a JRPG. It’s another strong entry in a series of great Monster Hunter spin-offs for certain.”

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If you want to try out this game before it arrives, there’s also a demo you can download right now for the Switch 2 from the eShop. Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection launches on 13th March 2026. Will you be getting it? Let us know in the comments.

Today’s Super Mario Galaxy Movie Direct gave us one final look at the upcoming movie sequel, which lands in movie theatres on 1st April 2026. And while the trailer didn’t give us many new details, it did give us our first look at Wart in-action (after that poster teaser).

The trailer up top is a mix of old and new footage, recontextualised and expanded upon. But the big news came afterwards, with Illumination CEO Christopher Meledandri revealing three new voices joining the cast.

First up, Wart will be voiced by Puerto Rican actor Luis Guzmán, perhaps best known from Paul Thomas Anderson’s Boogie Nights, Magnolia, and Punch-Drunk Love. He’s also the voice of Ricardo Díaz in Grand Theft Auto: Vice City. Now try and get that image out of your head.

Next up, the Honey Queen, leader of the Honeyhive Galaxy, will be voiced by Issa Rae, the creator of he HBO show Insecure who’s appeared in American Fiction, The Hate U Give, and Barbie, as well as voiced Jess Drew’s Spider-Woman in Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse.

Last, and perhaps the most surprising reveal of the lot, Yoshi has a voice, and it’s Donald Glover! Also known as singer Childish Gambino, Glover is the creator of the celebrated show Atlanta, and is perhaps best known from Community, Solo: A Star Wars Story, and Simba in the modern Lion King movies. How do you feel being the voice of a popcorn bucket character, then?

Well, never would’ve guessed any of those names. And with only a few weeks to go to see the whole thing, we’ll see if they’re up to the task.

Nintendo is also planning various content to be released on the Nintendo Today! app. From tomorrow, you’ll get a digital collectible card just by opening the app every day, and there are 40 to collect.

You can also get digital wallpapers for your phone if you check in at the movies with the app, as well as take photos with exclusive digital photo frames. Very cute.

Nintendo and Illumination are going all-out, then, and who can blame them?

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Let us know what you think of the voice cast in the comments below.

Resident Evil Requiem launched in a pretty solid state on Switch 2 a couple of weeks ago now, but that hasn’t stopped Capcom from tinkering away with the hybrid version behind the scenes, as it has today received a small patch.

The ver. 1.1.1 update is now available on Switch 2, fixing an issue that would prevent game progression and improving “overall playability”.

Yep, that’s it. Okay, so perhaps this isn’t the biggest update we’ve ever seen, but any improvements are always a welcome sight. The full patch notes were shared on the official Resident Evil website, and we have gathered all two bullet points together for you to check out below… just don’t go in expecting a long read.

Resident Evil Requiem Ver. 1.1.1 (9th March 2026)

– Issues which blocked player progress under specific conditions have been fixed.
– Multiple fixes to improve overall playability have also been implemented.

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Well, there you have it! The update adds to an already stellar game at lunch. “Resident Evil Requiem sets a new benchmark for a series that has been pretty consistently great for the last decade or so,” Ollie Reynolds wrote in our review. “By combining classic survival horror with the more action-focused gameplay of RE4, the result is an experience paced to perfection.”

What do you make of Requiem on Switch 2 so far? Let us know in the comments.

A Pokémon-meets-Minecraft life sim has been at the top of our ‘Pokémon spin-offs we’d love to see’ list for, well, forever, and last week, TPC finally made it happen.

If you have taken one look at any of the Pokémon Pokopia marketing, then you’ll know how adorable it is. This is a game that sees you hop into the shoes of a humanoid Ditto, setting out to rebuild a fallen region by creating creature habitats and making friends along the way.

It’s a delightful little concept, one that we were particularly enamoured with in our 8/10 review. “Pokémon Pokopia is the freshest Pokémon experience in a long time, bursting at the seams with charm and content that rewards both curiosity and creativity,” Alana Hagues wrote. “It’s an easy game to get swallowed up in, even with a few gameplay and progression issues that need ironing out.”

We’d wager that a bunch of you lovely lot have been getting to grips with this one over the weekend, so it’s time to share with us what you make of the spin-off so far with a review score of your own.

You can leave your Pokopia rating in the poll below. And if you’re still in the early stages of crafting and you’re not completely settled on a score yet, you’re more than welcome to leave your gut reaction now, then come back and change your vote at any time!

Thank you for voting! What has been your favourite Pokopia moment so far? Let us know in the comments.