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Earlier this year during a Tetris Forever 'Partner Direct' trailer, it was revealed the NES version of Tetris would be joining the Switch Online service "this winter". Now, in a new update, it's been confirmed this classic will be returning next week on 12th December 2024. This game will be...

Given that efforts to translate the Saturn title Princess Crown into English stalled for over a decade, there's been a remarkable flurry of activity in this area in recent months. SamIAm and Cyber Warrior X – two hackers who joined forces to translate the game back in 2012 – have recently...

We love a bit of niche video game history here at Nintendo Life, and the work of Mr Talida (aka Keshi Corner) has caught our attention on more than one occasion. This is the 3D scanning specialist that has ensured rare Zelda and Mario figures from the 1980s and '90s live to fight another day and...

In a surprise update, Nintendo has today announced Donkey Kong Land for the Switch Online Game Boy library, and you can play it right now! This classic pocket-sized platformer was originally released by Rare in 1995 and marks the beginning of the DK Land trilogy on the Game Boy. Here's the...

Publisher Atari has announced that Rollercoaster Tycoon Classic will be launching on the Nintendo Switch on 5th December 2024. Combining both Rollercoaster Tycoon and its sequel, Rollercoaster Tycoon 2, into one package, the Switch version has been given the porting treatement by Atari's...

Nintendo has been rolling out regular updates for its Switch Online mobile app 'Nintendo Music' and this week's update adds the N64 soundtrack from F-Zero X. This soundtrack is loaded with 20 tracks all up and has a runtime of 38 minutes. You'll be able to listen to songs like Dream Chaser...

Switch Online's retro game library has been bolstered over time with all sorts of exciting releases and there's now a handful of classic Pokémon games available on the service. With this in mind, the latest trailer from Nintendo's UK branch has put the spotlight on every Pokémon game released...

Booting up Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake and hearing the Overture — known as Loto / Erdrick's Theme in Dragon Quest III — played by the Tokyo Metropolitan Symphony Orchestra for the first time, it's hard not to be washed over by a wave of warmth. Whether you've played DQ III before or not...

Today, digital storefront GOG has announced the GOG Preservation Program as a continuation of its committment to preserve and restore classic video games. With this new initiative, GOG is ensuring that games remain compatible with modern systems. The company is committing its own resources to...

The folks behind Arcade Archives have announced that the next Konami classic that it will be bringing to Nintendo Switch and PS4 will be Konami's Ping Pong (thanks Famitsu!). The game will be released on November 14th in Japan and is expected to roll out across some digital storefronts in the...

A popular belief claims the SNES had better sound hardware than its competitor, the Genesis / Mega Drive. On paper, this seems true. Nintendo's Sony-made sound chip can create amazing music and effects, while the Genesis' Yamaha YM2612 uses a more '80s-style FM sound. Both have pros and cons...

Overwatch fans have long been asking for the return of the original game, which was taken away when the free-to-play Overwatch 2 launched in 2022. Today, a new event update brings back the classic game - restoring 6v6 matches and the original hero lineup. Blizzard says it will include all the...

As some games now last for decades, developers are increasingly turning back the clock to earlier, supposedly better versions. This trend saw huge success with World of Warcraft Classic, Fortnite OG, and Apex Legends' Season 23. Unsurprisingly, Blizzard has now tapped into nostalgia for...

The possibilities for classic PS1 RPGs coming to PS5 are quite promising, with several high-profile titles being considered for release or remaster. Here's what we know: 1. Final Fantasy Tactics and Vagrant Story: - Naoki "Yoshi-P" Yoshida, the producer of Final Fantasy XVI, has expressed...

The latest "Nintendo Music" update for Nintendo Switch Online members has added a classic SNES soundtrack, including 26 tracks from Donkey Kong Country and 26 tracks from Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island. This provides over 75 minutes of music from these beloved SNES titles. The Nintendo...

In the ever-evolving world of video games, where cutting-edge technology constantly pushes the boundaries of what's possible, one dedicated archivist has taken on the crucial task of preserving the physical artifacts that shaped gaming's history. Meet Sarah Chen, the passionate curator who has...

Atari has indeed acquired the rights to Chris Sawyer's classic PC simulation game 'Transport Tycoon'. This acquisition was announced on November 1, 2024, marking a significant development in the gaming industry. Transport Tycoon, originally released in 1994 by MicroProse, is a beloved transport...

Polymega, the modular retro gaming system, has introduced a new series called "Polymega Collection" that brings classic arcade games to the platform via physical media. This is a significant development for retro gaming enthusiasts. Here are the key details: 1. Physical Media: Unlike the...

Rebellion has announced the revival of the classic Amiga game Speedball, now available as a Steam Early Access title. Originally developed by the Bitmap Brothers in 1988, Speedball is a futuristic sports game that blends elements of handball and ice hockey. The new iteration, set in the year...

Update for 'DBZ BT3 DLC Classic to GT' to 'DBZ BT3 DLC MOD Classic to GT v1.04′. It can be even further upgraded to 'DBZ BT3 DLC MOD EX Classic to GT', which comes with multiple optional PPF patches. Please follow the patching instructions that can be found either in the given link or...