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Mailbox: Tomodachi Teachings, 'Mainline' Mario, The Artist Formerly Known As Waluigi - Nintendo Life Letters
This month's Nintendo Life Mailbox features discussions on the inspirational nature of Tomodachi Life, the untapped potential of Waluigi for a dedicated game, and the classification of 'mainline' Mario titles. Readers also share their thoughts on Nintendo's GameShare feature and express desires for specific game remakes and ports.
Poll: Box Art Brawl - Bubsy In Claws Encounters Of The Furred Kind (SNES)
This edition of Box Art Brawl compares the box art for Bubsy in Claws Encounters of the Furred Kind across North America, Europe, and Japan for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System. While North America and Europe feature similar designs with the protagonist posing, Japan opts for a portrait orientation with a stark white background and a red logo. The article notes the upcoming release of Bubsy 4D on Nintendo Switch and Switch 2.
Mailbox: The Wii U's Legacy, Mii Singing, Hippos - Nintendo Life Letters
This month's Nintendo Life Mailbox features discussions on favorite Nintendo hippos, the legacy of the Wii U in light of Switch ports, and creative ways players customize their experiences in games like Tomodachi Life and Animal Crossing: New Horizons. The segment also touches on the creative use of puns in Nintendo Life articles and briefly mentions Shigeru Miyamoto.
Community: 31 Switch Games We Missed, As Recommended By You
Nintendo Life readers recommend 31 Nintendo Switch games that may have been missed, covering a variety of genres including indie titles, visual novels, card battlers, platformers, roguelites, shooters, tactical RPGs, and puzzle games. The list includes titles like A Dark Room, Arcade Spirits: The New Challengers, and Brotato, with some recommendations also applicable to the upcoming Switch 2.
Community: Played A Great Switch Game We Missed? Send Us Your Hidden Gem Tips
Nintendo Life is calling on its community to submit recommendations for hidden gem games available on the Nintendo Switch that the site has not yet reviewed. This feature aims to highlight deserving titles that may have been overlooked amidst the weekly eShop releases. Submissions should be concise and focus on what makes the game unique and enjoyable.
Feature: A Look Back At Every Game Nintendo Life Scored 10/10 Over 20 Years
Nintendo Life looks back at the 69 games it has awarded a perfect 10/10 score over its 20-year history. The article details the criteria for a perfect score, emphasizing games that raise genre bars and push industry boundaries, and lists titles from Mega Man 2 to New Super Mario Bros. Wii.
Switch 2's GameCube App Has Been Updated (Version 1.6.0)
The GameCube application for the Nintendo Switch Online service has been updated to version 1.6.0, reportedly improving analog stick range and HDR support for the CRT shader. While input lag is not believed to have changed, these updates are part of Nintendo's ongoing efforts to enhance its retro game libraries.
Final: What's Your Favourite Pokémon Ever? - Pick From Our 9 Poll Winners
This article presents the winning Pokémon from nine generation-specific polls to determine the overall favorite Pokémon ever. It details the top contenders from each generation, including Charizard, Umbreon, Rayquaza, Lucario, Chandelure, Greninja, Mimikyu, Corviknight, and Ceruledge, along with their Pokédex entries and runner-ups.
The Best Nintendo Switch 2 Games
This article ranks the top 50 games available for the Nintendo Switch 2, released in June 2025. The list includes a mix of new titles and enhanced ports of existing games, with Mario Kart World topping the sales charts and The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom and Hades II receiving the highest critical ratings. Many Switch 1 games are playable on the Switch 2, with some offering paid upgrade packs for enhanced features.
