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Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (30th May)Several Nintendo Life staff members share their weekend gaming plans, with titles like Mina The Hollower, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, and Star Fox 64 being prominent. Recent news includes Dragon Quest announcements, a Resident Evil 4 demo, and new mobile app and NSO additions.
Big Challenge! Dogfight SpiritBig Challenge! Dogfight Spirit is a forgettable shmup for the Famicom Disk System that fails to innovate within the genre. Despite a challenging difficulty spike in its later levels, the game suffers from repetitive enemy designs and uninspired weapon mechanics. Ultimately, it offers a generic experience that is overshadowed by better shooters available on the NES.- Big Challenge! Dogfight SpiritBig Challenge! Dogfight Spirit is a forgettable shooter for the Famicom Disk System developed and published by Jaleco. The game features an attack helicopter protagonist battling an evil organization across seven levels, each with a standard phase and a high-speed escape shooting gallery. Despite a mid-game difficulty spike, the game suffers from repetitive enemy types, uninspired weapon selection, and an overall generic experience that fails to stand out among other shooters.
Nintendo Download: 21st May (North America)The latest Nintendo Download update for North America brings a variety of new games to the eShop, including "Yoshi and the Mysterious Book," "Tales of ARISE – Beyond the Dawn Edition," and "Coffee Talk Tokyo." Other notable releases include "Bubsy 4D," "FZ: Formation Z," and "R-Type Dimensions III," alongside numerous indie titles across various genres.- Mech Shooters Fun Again! FZ: Formation Z Available today Via Digital Download on PC and ConsoleFZ: Formation Z, a classic Japanese shooter updated with new graphics and soundtrack, is now available digitally on PC, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox Series X|S. Physical versions will ship on June 9, 2026. The game features a transforming Mech that can switch between robot and fighter jet forms, with customization options and a score attack mode.
- Sample the Saturn Strategy Sensation as Culdcept The First Saturn Tribute Comes to Console Courtesy of Clear River GamesClear River Games, in partnership with City Connection and Omiya Soft, announced that Culdcept The First Saturn Tribute will be released in the West for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. This enhanced version of the 1997 SEGA Saturn classic features English subtitles and quality-of-life improvements, including a rewind function and quick save/load. The game is a digital board game with deck-building mechanics and will be available in both digital and physical formats.
City Connection Co., Ltd. Opens Legendary Jaleco and Irem Libraries for Global Licensing PartnershipsCity Connection Co., Ltd., the exclusive worldwide rights holder for the Jaleco and Irem game libraries, is launching a global licensing initiative. The company will attend Licensing Expo 2026 to seek partners for game development, merchandise, and cross-media collaborations, aiming to revitalize classic titles like R-TYPE, Ninja Spirit, and Bases Loaded. President Nobuhiro Yoshikawa expressed enthusiasm for working with partners passionate about gaming heritage.- Review - Rushing Beat X: Return of the Brawl Brothers (Switch 2) | WayTooManyGamesRushing Beat X: Return of the Brawl Brothers is a beat 'em up title that offers enjoyable gameplay for fans of the genre, especially when played with a friend. While it lacks significant post-game content, this Jaleco throwback provides a solid experience for quick play sessions.
Review - Rushing Beat X: Return of the Brawl Brothers (Switch 2) | WayTooManyGamesRushing Beat X: Return of the Brawl Brothers is a beat 'em up game that offers a fun experience for fans of the genre, especially when played with a friend. While it may have some rough edges and lacks significant post-game content, it serves as a solid Jaleco throwback for casual play.- Rushing Beat X: Return of Brawl Brothers Review Goofy Story, Fantastic Combat | COGconnectedRushing Beat X: Return of Brawl Brothers is a sequel to three 2D beat 'em ups originally developed by Jaleco for the Super Nintendo. The game features a goofy story alongside fantastic combat.
Review: WiZmans World Re;Try (Nintendo Switch)WiZmans World Re;Try is a remastered JRPG for the Nintendo Switch, featuring a unique turn-based battle system with elemental fusions and strategic attack chains. While the game offers a deep combat experience and engaging pixel art, the repetitive dungeon exploration and grinding may become monotonous for some players.
Review: Rushing Beat X: Return of Brawl Brothers (PS5) - Revival TurfRushing Beat X: Return of Brawl Brothers revives Jaleco's classic beat 'em up series with frantic combat and a quirky presentation, though it suffers from stiff ground movement and technical issues. Despite its flaws, the game offers surprising depth and a unique charm that makes it recommendable for fans of the genre.- One Will Stand, Two Will Brawl! Get Ready for the Fight of Your Lives, as RUSHING BEAT X: Return of Brawl Brothers Releases on PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch 2, Xbox and PC Today!RUSHING BEAT X: Return of Brawl Brothers has been released today for PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch 2, Xbox, and PC. Developed by City Connection and published by Clear River Games, this beat 'em up title features new characters, combos, and graphical updates, aiming to appeal to both long-time fans of the Rushing Beat series and newcomers.
Space Bash: Contact!! - A spiritual sci-fi sequel to Jaleco’s classic RodLand is coming soon to the MSXSpace Bash: Contact!!, a spiritual successor to Jaleco's RodLand, is set to release on March 15, 2026, for the MSX platform. Developed for the MSXdev’25 competition, this new title features a faster, crazier, and more challenging experience with a space-themed alien world, designed for MSX computers with at least 16 KB of RAM.
Best Indiana Jones Games, Ranked - Switch And Nintendo PlatformsThis article ranks all Indiana Jones video games available on Nintendo platforms, based on user ratings from Nintendo Life readers. It includes a discussion of the upcoming Indiana Jones and the Great Circle and notes the availability of Indiana Jones and the Fate of Atlantis on Wii.
Every Nintendo Switch Online NES Game RankedThis article ranks all NES games available on Nintendo Switch Online based on user ratings. It includes over 80 retro titles, with new Namco games like Pac-Man added to the list. The rankings are dynamic and change as users rate the games.