Round Up: The Final Previews Are In For Donkey Kong Bananza

<p><strong>DK's Switch 2 outing is almost here.</strong></p> <p>We're now just weeks out from the arrival of <a href="https://www.nintendolife.com/games/nintendo-switch-2/donkey-kong-bananza">Donkey Kong Bananza</a> for the Switch 2 and the final previews are now rolling in.</p> <p>Our very own Jim Norman has already shared his thoughts after three hours with this new 3D entry and he's already thinking it could be something special, despite some minor technical concerns:</p> <p>Read the <a href="https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2025/07/round-up-the-final-previews-are-in-for-donkey-kong-bananza">full article on nintendolife.com</a></p> <br /> <br /> from Nintendo Life | Latest Updates https://ift.tt/38lZNch<br />

Round Up: The Final Previews Are In For Donkey Kong Bananza

DK's Switch 2 outing is almost here. We're now just weeks out from the arrival of Donkey Kong Bananza for the Switch 2 and the fin...

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My Nintendo Store Adds A New Mario Kart World Reward (North America)

<p><strong>Take a trip around the world.</strong></p> <p><a href="https://www.nintendolife.com/games/nintendo-switch-2/mario-kart-world">Mario Kart World</a> has been out for almost a month and Nintendo is now offering a new reward for it in North America.</p> <p>Read the <a href="https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2025/07/my-nintendo-store-adds-a-new-mario-kart-world-reward-north-america">full article on nintendolife.com</a></p> <br /> <br /> from Nintendo Life | Latest Updates https://ift.tt/1dEWTlM<br />

My Nintendo Store Adds A New Mario Kart World Reward (North America)

Take a trip around the world. Mario Kart World has been out for almost a month and Nintendo is now offering a new reward for it in North A...

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Dave The Diver Director Says "There's Nothing Indie" About Hit Game

<p><strong>Mintrocket "didn't apply" for controversial Best Independent Game nom.</strong></p> <p><a href="https://www.nintendolife.com/games/switch-eshop/dave_the_diver">Dave The Diver</a> is undoubtedly one of the best games of 2023, but it found itself caught in a bit of a storm during awards season as at The Game Awards of that year, the fantastic diving game and restaurant management sim <a href="https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2023/11/is-dave-the-diver-an-indie-game-the-game-awards-host-weighs-in">was nominated for Best Independent Game</a>, despite it being created by a subsidiary of the huge South Korean developer and publisher Nexon.</p> <p>Now Mintrocket CEO and writer and director on the game, Jaeho Hwang, has directly addressed the controversy in an interview with <a class="external" href="https://www.4gamer.net/games/635/G063598/20250627083/">4Gamer</a> (translated by <a class="external" href="https://automaton-media.com/en/news/dave-the-diver-director-addresses-controversial-best-indie-game-nomination-from-2023-theres-nothing-indie-about-us-we-didnt-apply-for-it/">Automaton Media</a>), stating that "it’s not like we applied for the award ourselves."</p> <p>Read the <a href="https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2025/07/dave-the-diver-director-says-theres-nothing-indie-about-hit-game">full article on nintendolife.com</a></p> <br /> <br /> from Nintendo Life | Latest Updates https://ift.tt/jRMplvS<br />

Dave The Diver Director Says "There's Nothing Indie" About Hit Game

Mintrocket "didn't apply" for controversial Best Independent Game nom. Dave The Diver is undoubtedly one of the best games o...

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After Croc, Argonaut Games Wants To Remaster This N64 Cult Classic

<p><strong>"Bump to the bump to the Bumble".</strong></p> <p>Argonaut Games may be basking in the aftermath of the return of <a href="https://www.nintendolife.com/games/switch-eshop/croc_legend_of_the_gobbos">Croc</a>, but the British-based developer isn't done revisiting its back-catalogue just yet. The newly-revived studio, who returned last year after being dissolved in 2007, are particularly keen to revisit an N64 cult classic: <a href="https://www.nintendolife.com/games/n64/buck_bumble">Buck Bumble</a>.</p> <p>Speaking in the latest issue of the <a class="external" href="https://mcvuk.com/">MCV Develop</a> magazine (via <a class="external" href="https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/croc-studio-argonaut-wants-to-remaster-cult-n64-shooter-buck-bumble/">VGC</a>), CEO and co-founder Jez San and Mike Arkin listed off a handful of titles the team, originally called Argonaut Software, worked on during its initial stint — Starglider ("it's my ‘first-born’" San explains) and I-Ninja both came up, but a certain third-person shooter stuck out to us, and others, the most.</p> <p>Read the <a href="https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2025/07/after-croc-argonaut-games-wants-to-remaster-this-n64-cult-classic">full article on nintendolife.com</a></p> <br /> <br /> from Nintendo Life | Latest Updates https://ift.tt/QGqEFV4<br />

After Croc, Argonaut Games Wants To Remaster This N64 Cult Classic

"Bump to the bump to the Bumble". Argonaut Games may be basking in the aftermath of the return of Croc , but the British-based de...

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Street Fighter 6 Reveals Special Collab Outfit Available For "One Year Only"

<p><strong>Part of a new event feat. Aespa.</strong></p> <p>Following its Switch 2 release and the news of "five million global sales", <a href="https://www.nintendolife.com/games/nintendo-switch-2/street-fighter-6-years-1-2-fighters-edition">Street Fighter 6</a> has now announced its latest collab.</p> <p>It's teaming up with the South Korean K-Pop group Aespa. Fighting fans can expect themed collab items, a limited-time Outfit 4 for Juri, and last but not least the virtual artist and idol Naevis, who will be added as a new commentator to the game.</p> <p>Read the <a href="https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2025/07/street-fighter-6-reveals-special-collab-outfit-available-for-one-year-only">full article on nintendolife.com</a></p> <br /> <br /> from Nintendo Life | Latest Updates https://ift.tt/vwSgT68<br />

Street Fighter 6 Reveals Special Collab Outfit Available For "One Year Only"

Part of a new event feat. Aespa. Following its Switch 2 release and the news of "five million global sales", Street Fighter 6 ha...

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A Cancelled 'Animaniacs' GBA Game Has Been Rediscovered, And You Can Play It Now

<p><strong>Just hypnotic.</strong></p> <p>If you were a kid who grew up in the '90s, you've probably watched more than a handful of episodes of <strong>Animaniacs</strong>. The Warner Bros.-produced cartoon ran from 1993 to 1998 and received well over 250 episodes. And, you can bet there were many video games out there to accompany Yakko, Wakko, and Dot's animated antics.</p> <p>In fact, there were nine different games between the SNES and DS eras, in fact, but a tenth, long-lost one has recently been rediscovered and preserved online (thanks, <a href="https://www.timeextension.com/news/2025/06/nearly-complete-prototype-of-cancelled-animaniacs-gba-game-surfaces-online">Time Extension</a>!); <strong>Animaniacs: Hollywood Hypnotics</strong>, which is now fully preserved and playable online thanks to the efforts of <a class="external" href="https://x.com/HiddenPalaceOrg/status/1939452768210604173">Hidden Palace</a>, MrPinball64, and Billscat-socks.</p> <p>Read the <a href="https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2025/06/a-cancelled-animaniacs-gba-game-has-been-rediscovered-and-you-can-play-it-now">full article on nintendolife.com</a></p> <br /> <br /> from Nintendo Life | Latest Updates https://ift.tt/DmiRHcs<br />

A Cancelled 'Animaniacs' GBA Game Has Been Rediscovered, And You Can Play It Now

Just hypnotic. If you were a kid who grew up in the '90s, you've probably watched more than a handful of episodes of Animaniacs . T...

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Disney Speedstorm Is Getting A Free Switch 2 Upgrade

<p><strong>Gawrsh!</strong></p> <p>Gameloft has announced that its free-to-play online racer, <a href="https://www.nintendolife.com/games/switch-eshop/disney_speedstorm">Disney Speedstorm</a>, is getting a free Switch 2 upgrade.</p> <p>Shared via an in-game message (and reported on by <a class="external" href="https://mynintendonews.com/2025/06/30/disney-speedstorm-is-getting-a-nintendo-switch-2-update/">My Nintendo News</a>), the upgrade is due to arrive at the start of the new season, which lands on 3rd July.</p> <p>Read the <a href="https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2025/06/disney-speedstorm-is-getting-a-free-switch-2-upgrade">full article on nintendolife.com</a></p> <br /> <br /> from Nintendo Life | Latest Updates https://ift.tt/3qN4nW9<br />

Disney Speedstorm Is Getting A Free Switch 2 Upgrade

Gawrsh! Gameloft has announced that its free-to-play online racer, Disney Speedstorm , is getting a free Switch 2 upgrade. Shared via an i...

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