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Hardware, storefront and ecosystem news for Nintendo.- Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream Review — Divine Destination | Console CreaturesTomodachi Life: Living the Dream is a wacky and addictive life simulation game that offers plenty of variety and charm. Nintendo has incorporated feedback from previous titles, allowing for more inclusive Mii creation and deeper customization options. The daily check-in loop is perfect for players with limited time, making it easy to manage your island and residents.
- Review: Tomodachi Life: Living the DreamTomodachi Life: Living the Dream, a sequel to the cult-classic social simulator, launches for Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 on April 16th. The game expands on Mii customization with new face paint and voice options, while also introducing nonbinary and same-sex relationship choices. Players manage their Mii citizens' lives, relationships, and island developments, with extensive tools for personalizing homes and the island itself.
- Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream ReviewTomodachi Life: Living the Dream, the sequel to the popular 3DS game, expands on its predecessor with new features like the Wishing Fountain and Island Editor, while retaining its signature quirky humor. Players create and manage Miis on an island, influencing their interactions, relationships, and even their dreams. Despite its charming visuals and catchy music, the game suffers from a lack of sustained activities, limiting playtime.
- Review: Tomodachi Life: Living The Dream (Switch) - BREAKING NEWS: Mii Life Is Still Bizarre, Hilarious, And A Bit SameyTomodachi Life: Living the Dream for Nintendo Switch offers a bizarre and hilarious life simulation experience with extensive Mii customization. While it improves upon its predecessor with more interactivity and creative options, the core gameplay loop can become repetitive after the initial novelty wears off. The game provides ample opportunities for laughter and creativity, but may not hold long-term engagement for all players.
- Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream is like Real Nintendo Housewives meets the OC in my own personal Mii fever dreamTomodachi Life: Living the Dream is a worthy sequel that evolves Nintendo's social simulator with enhanced Mii creation and free-roaming avatars, though it can feel repetitive. The game encourages player imagination through extensive customization of Miis and islands, creating a surreal, reality TV-like experience. While the building mechanics are somewhat barebones and lack interactive facilities, the game's charm lies in the unpredictable dramas and personalities of its custom characters.
- Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream Review | Giant BombTomodachi Life: Living the Dream offers a humorous and customizable life simulation experience on the Nintendo Switch, building upon its predecessor with deeper Mii customization and island editing. While it may lack the mechanical depth of other life sims, its absurdist comedy and unpredictable interactions provide consistent entertainment for players willing to invest time in creating and managing their unique island communities.
- Jock Blaney, The Voice Of Star Fox 64's Wolf & Bill Grey, Has DiedVeteran radio broadcaster and voice actor Jock Blaney, best known as the original English voice of Wolf O'Donnell and Bill Grey in Star Fox 64, passed away last month at the age of 76. Blaney also had credits in games like No One Lives Forever and the Professor Layton series. His iconic lines from Star Fox 64 remain memorable for fans.
- Human: Fall Flat is Europe’s next Nintendo Switch Online Game TrialNintendo has announced that Human: Fall Flat will be the latest game available through its Nintendo Switch Online Game Trials in Europe. Active subscribers can play the full game for free from April 16 to April 22. The physics platformer is also currently on sale for 50 percent off until April 29, 2026.
- GameCube app updated to Version 1.6.1 and fixes Pokemon XD crashing issueNintendo has released version 1.6.1 of its GameCube app for Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack members. This update specifically addresses a bug in Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness that caused the game to crash during gameplay.
- "Are You High?" – Xbox Co-Creator Believes Whatever Nintendo Makes Next Is Far More Interesting Than Project HelixXbox co-creator Seamus Blackley expressed low interest in Microsoft's upcoming 'Project Helix' hardware, stating the company is now entirely AI-focused. He finds Nintendo's future hardware, hypothetically a 'Switch 3', and Steam far more interesting from a content and design perspective, praising Nintendo's consistent ability to create intriguing products.
- Police Break Up Chaotic Costco Scene Over Pokemon CardsPolice intervened at a Costco in Mississauga, Ontario, due to a chaotic scene involving a release of highly anticipated Pokemon cards. A car reportedly struck and drove over boxes of cards after an altercation, leading to police involvement and the vehicle being towed. This incident follows a previous crowd disturbance at the same Costco for a Pokemon card release earlier this year, highlighting the intense demand and reselling market for the trading cards.
- PS5 Sales Soared In The US, And There Is A Pretty Obvious Reason WhyPlayStation 5 sales in the US saw a significant surge in the week ending April 4, driven by an impending price increase on April 2. This price hike, the latest in a series of increases for Sony's console, contributed to a doubling of overall hardware sales compared to the previous year. Other companies like Microsoft and Nintendo have also implemented price adjustments for their consoles and games.
- Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream ReviewTomodachi Life: Living the Dream offers a humorous and engaging life simulation experience, building upon its predecessor with significantly deeper Mii and island customization options. While the core gameplay loop involves managing the happiness and lives of created characters, the game's primary strength lies in its absurdist comedy and the unpredictable interactions between a diverse cast of Miis. Despite a lack of online sharing features and some limitations on the Nintendo Switch, the game provides a unique and entertaining experience for those willing to invest time in its creative systems.
- Nintendo's GameCube App Has Received A Small Update Today (Version 1.6.1)Nintendo has released a small update (Version 1.6.1) for the GameCube app on Nintendo Switch, specifically addressing a bug in Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness that caused game crashes and save data loss. This update is the only significant change discovered so far, with other GameCube titles like Pokémon Colosseum and Super Mario Sunshine still scheduled for release on the service.
- Jock Blaney, voice of Wolf O’Donnell and Bill Grey in Star Fox 64, has passed awayVoice actor Jock Blaney, known for his roles as Wolf O’Donnell and Bill Grey in the Nintendo classic Star Fox 64, has passed away. Blaney's death occurred last month, but the news has only recently gained wider attention. Wolf O’Donnell has remained a recurring character in the Star Fox series, though the role has been recast since Blaney's original performance.
- Nintendo GameCube – Nintendo Classics 1.6.1 update out nowNintendo has released version 1.6.1 of the Nintendo GameCube – Nintendo Classics app for Nintendo Switch, addressing a critical bug in Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness. The update resolves a crash issue that could lead to save data loss. No new games were added in this patch.
- Games Inbox: What is the best multiplayer video game in 2026?Readers discuss their current multiplayer game experiences, with some finding recent titles like Marathon and Arc Raiders too demanding. Topics include the overwhelming nature of Marvel Rivals, interest in Rainbow Six Siege and Warframe, and speculation about the future of PlayStation exclusives with the upcoming PlayStation 6.
- Random: Diablo 4: Lord Of Hatred Nintendo Rating Surfaces OnlineA rating for Diablo IV: Lord of Hatred has appeared on Indonesia's rating board, listing Nintendo Switch as a platform. This fuels rumors that Diablo 4 and its expansion may be heading to the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2, alongside PC, PlayStation, and Xbox versions. Blizzard has previously released Diablo titles on Nintendo hardware.
- The Legend of Zelda movie wraps filmingFilming has concluded for the upcoming The Legend of Zelda movie, a collaboration between Nintendo and Sony. The film is slated for release in 2027.
- The Legend of Zelda movie wraps filmingFilming has concluded for the upcoming The Legend of Zelda movie, a collaboration between Nintendo and Sony. The film is slated for release in 2027.