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Guide Metroid Prime 2: Echoes: How To Defeat Grapple Beam Guardian
Poke 'em in the eye
Welcome to another boss fight entry in our Metroid Prime 2 Full Walkthrough. Now we’ll be taking on the Grapple Guardian in Torvus Bog. How the defeat the Grapple Guardian: The Grapple Guardian will have a bright eye and a soft spot on its tail as its weak points. As you can probably guess, you need to shoot it in the eye a...
Guide Metroid Prime 2: Echoes: How To Defeat Chykka
Chykka, when the walls fell
Welcome to another entry in our Metroid Prime 2 Full Walkthrough boss guides, this time we'll be taking Chykka in Torvus Bog. The Chykka has several forms, Larva, Adult, and midway though the Adult form will be coated in dark energy to become even more of a threat. How to defeat Chykka: In its Larva form, Chykka will...
Guide Metroid Prime 2: Echoes: How To Defeat Spider Guardian
Keep rollin', rollin', rollin', rollin' (WHAT?!)
Next up in our Metroid Prime 2: Echoes boss fight guides is the Spider Guardian in Sanctuary Fortress. The entirety of this fight will take place with you in a large ball maze in your morph ball form; it will also last four rooms. Each room will make you change your strategy. You need to navigate...
Guide Metroid Prime 2: Echoes: How To Defeat Power Bomb Guardian
Climb the walls Spider-Ball!
Welcome to another entry in our Metroid Prime 2 Echoes Boss Fight guides. This time, we’re taking on the Power Bomb Guardian in the Torvus Bog. After taking a long detour from the Sanctuary Fortress, you may want to express your rage upon it. How to defeat the Power Bomb Guardian: Much like the Spider Guardian,...
Guide Metroid Prime 2: Echoes: How To Defeat Quadraxis
Sweep the Leg!
Welcome to another entry in our Metroid Prime 2: Echoes Boss Fight guides In the first phase of the fight, Quadraxis will throw a lot of attacks at you. Minigun fire that’s easy to avoid, a large shockwave attack that you’ll need to jump over to avoid, a giant spinning attack, which you can roll away from, and it also makes use...
Guide Metroid Prime 2: Echoes: How To Defeat Emperor Ing
Shoot it until it dies
We've come a long way in our Metroid Prime 2: Echoes Boss Fight guides, so it's time to take on one of the final bosses, the Emperor Ing in the Sky Temple. The big daddy of the Ing himself stands between us and victory, so let's teach him a lesson. How to defeat the Emperor Ing: In the first phase, the Emperor Ing will...
Guide Metroid Prime 2: Echoes: How To Defeat Dark Samus (All Fights)
I found you faker!
Welcome to Dark Samus. We'll be looking at taking down this cheap ripoff in all three of her fights. First Fight: The first time you genuinely fight Dark Samus is in the Pirate Headquarters. You'd best strap in because this boss fight could be the longest you'll experience so far. Dark Samus will float around the area,...
Guide Metroid Prime 2: Echoes: All Scan Entries - Full List
Every logbook entry in the game
Welcome to our Metroid Prime 2 Full Walkthrough. In this guide, we list every Scan Entry in the game. You'll need to use your Scan Visor to add each of these to your logbook if you want to 100% everything in Metroid Prime 2: Echoes. Each of the links below will take you to the corresponding location in our overall...
Talking Point Which Old Track Do You Wish Had Made It Into Mario Kart 8 Deluxe?
Short circuit
The contents of the sixth and final DLC wave for the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Booster Course Pass brings an end to an impressive run of new track releases for the Switch title. Come November 9th, 2023, a total of 48 additional courses will be available to owners of the Booster Course Pack, either via an individual DLC purchase or Nintendo...
News The First Review For WarioWare: Move It! Is In
What's the verdict?
This week marks the arrival of WarioWare: Move It! on the Nintendo Switch. This latest entry in the long-running series sees Wario and the gang take on 200 lightning-fast microgames. The gameplay in this one requires you to hold the Joy-Con and then move your body about in all sorts of ways to complete tasks. The first review...
News The Nintendo Museum's Sign Has Been Officially Revealed
Construction will completed by next year
Back in September, Nintendo teased the 'Nintendo Museum' in the latest Direct broadcast. Now, in a new update, the company has officially unveiled the building's logo. This was originally highlighted by Famitsu. You can get a better look at it on the company's Japanese Instagram page which shows the logo at...
News Super Mario Run Celebrates Mario Wonder's Launch With Free Stage Unlocks
Play one paid stage for free every day
To celebrate the recent launch of Super Mario Bros. Wonder on the Switch, Nintendo has announced it will be hosting a special event in the mobile title Super Mario Run. During this timed event, anyone who hasn't purchased the game yet can play a paid stage of the title for free. This stage will be changed...
News Nintendo Unveils Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Switch OLED Bundle, Out This Month
Along with three other new deals
Following on from the reports last week, Nintendo has now officially confirmed a new Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Switch OLED bundle will be arriving later this month on 24th November 2023. This confirmation comes from the Australian branch, so announcements for other regions will likely follow. As expected, the Mario Kart 8...
News Twitch "Ending Support" For Its Switch App Early Next Year
"Nintendo remains a valued partner"
Twitch has revealed it will be "ending support" for the Nintendo Switch Twitch app on 31st January 2024. As of 6th November 2023 (aka next week), new users will also no longer be able to download the Twitch app from Nintendo's Switch eShop. Again, this will then follow with existing users losing access early next...
Soapbox No, Mario Wonder's Most Annoying Character Isn't The Talking Flower
The Long and Whining Toad
Soapbox features enable our individual writers and contributors to voice their opinions on hot topics and random stuff they've been chewing over. Today, Jim's got some not-so-wonderful thoughts about the residents of Mario's latest 2D adventure... You don't need me to tell you just how charming Super Mario Bros. Wonder...
Video Can Our Video Team Guess These Nintendo Accessories Blindfolded?
"This is actually really fun"
Earlier this year, Team Hookshot (Nintendo Life, Push Square, Pure Xbox, and Time Extension) all got together for an annual gathering filled with laughs, snacks, and sheer lunacy. To make the most of the event, our lovely video producer Zion decided to challenge Alex and Felix to a wee game of "Guess the Nintendo...
News Sakurai Is Sceptical That Future Smash Bros. Titles Can Match Ultimate's Scope
"It would be difficult to push it any further than we have"
Masahiro Sakurai, the director of the Smash Bros. franchise, has released a new video looking back on the development of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate for the Switch. During the 12-13 minute presentation, Sakurai delves into the copious adjustments and additions required to make Ultimate...
UK Charts Mario Wonder Jumps Ahead Of Spider-Man 2 And Takes The Top Spot
The race continues
This week's UK boxed charts are in and it has once again been a tight competition at the top of the pack. Despite picking up the silver medal in its debut chart appearance, Super Mario Bros. Wonder has managed to jump ahead of Marvel's Spider-Man 2 this time around and lands in first place. As word continues to spread, we can see...
News Newly Discovered Nintendo Filing Shows Off "Dual-Screen, Detachable Device"
Sending Switch successor rumours into overdrive (again)
Switch successor rumours have got louder in recent months and now some new Nintendo filings have been discovered. New ideas and designs from Nintendo, which were originally filed by the Japanese video game company on 11th November 2022, have been discovered on the 'World Intellectual Property...
News Coleco's Failed Negotiations With Nintendo Apparently Resulted In The Birth Of The Famicom
"The rest is history"
Time Extension recently got the chance to speak to Coleco exec Bert Reiner about the history of the American toy and console maker. According to his account, there was a time when Nintendo almost ended up buying and marketing the 1982 video game system 'ColecoVision' for Japan but negotiations fell through. The former Coleco...
Feature The 13 Spookiest Pokémon, Ranked
Spookémon
At one end of the Pokémon character design spectrum, you have some of the cutest little guys to have ever graced our screens. On the other, you have pure, unapologetic nightmare fuel. As we approach Halloween, it seems only fitting that we take a look at the latter, right? Okay, perhaps delving into the complete horrors of the Pokédex...
News New Switch OLED Bundle Reportedly Launching Next Month
It's expected to include Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
As we get closer to the holiday season, new reports are emerging about the Switch bundle Nintendo will be offering. Although it's another Mario Kart 8 Deluxe deal, this year it will supposedly replace the original system with an OLED model. This information comes from Dealabs, with additional details...
Guide Who Is The Voice Of Mario Now? - Super Mario Voice Actors Past & Present
It's-a who?
After almost 30 years of bringing life to Nintendo's most iconic plumber, Nintendo announced that Charles Martinet would be stepping down as the voice of Mario and would not be voicing the character in Super Mario Bros. Wonder. With Martinet having taken on a Mario 'ambassador' role, another voice actor has stepped into the mascot's...
News Super Mario Bros. Wonder Is The Fastest-Selling Mario Game Ever In Europe
Wowie... you know
Update #2 [Thu 26th Oct, 2023 13:50 BST]: Due to an incorrect score featuring in the image of the original tweet, Nintendo deleted the original post and replaced it with a corrected version. We've added the updated tweet to the article below. Carry on! Update #1 [Thu 26th Oct, 2023 12:45 BST]: For reasons unknown at the time of...
Random Place Your Bets On How Long This Super Mario-Sampling Rap Track Stays Live
Nintendo ninjas assembling, surely
As global companies go, Nintendo is notoriously relaxed about individuals and other companies picking from its vast catalogue of beloved IP, adapting it for their own works, and profiting from the results. Hang on, that doesn't sound right... In a move that surely has the Ninjaphone ringing off the hook in...
News Nintendo's Updated Guidelines For Tournaments & Content Creation Sparks Community Backlash
Fans voice their frustration on social media
Nintendo has this week updated not only its tournament guidelines for fan events but also its content sharing and creation guidelines across multiple regions. These updates have changed rules and regulations, and well, it's apparently not all good news according to multiple reports - with the frustration...
News Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door Has Already Been Rated For Switch
It's arriving at some point in 2024
In case you somehow missed it, the highly-praised GameCube exclusive Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door is making a return on the Switch at some point next year. In an update, it's been revealed the turn-based RPG has now been rated in both Brazil and Korea - suggesting everything is running on schedule. The...
Talking Point What's The Most Difficult Mainline Mario Game?
WaaAaAaa
Ah, Mario. Between mainline releases, while we are angrily plugging away at our 102nd attempt of a Souls-like's final boss or backtracking through the tunnels of a mind-melting Metroidvania, our thoughts are prone to Wonder (yes, get used to that one being thrown around) to the sweet simplicity of your punchy platforming. Because Mario...
Round Table Let's Talk Mario Wonder - Surprises, Badges, Difficulty, New Characters
We ponder Wonder
We've all been playing Super Mario Bros. Wonder for a few days now and it's fair to say that we have some thoughts — as do you, we're sure! Of course, if you want to check out our comprehensive and definitive verdict on the game, then be sure to read through our full review by the lovely PJ O'Reilly. For now, though, Team...
News First 4 Figures' Metroid Prime 'Samus Varia Suit' Statue Is Now Available To Pre-Order
Morph Ballin'
Update [Tue 24th Oct, 2023 17:30 BST]: After being teased earlier this month, First 4 Figures has now provided a proper look at the upcoming Metroid Prime 'Samus Varia Suit' statue (spoilers: it's a stunner) and opened pre-orders. The Collector's Edition statue is estimated to be released in Q1 2024 and will retail at $179.99 on the...
Random Sakurai Reckons Both Mario Wonder And Spider-Man 2 Are Masterpieces
Wait, he has beaten both of them?!
Just in case you somehow missed it, last week saw the release of both Super Mario Bros. Wonder and Marvel's Spider-Man 2. On the same day. For many of us, this resulted in an important decision between the two — which would be played first while the other took a back seat? Legendary games designer Masahiro...
Poll What's Your Switch Controller Of Choice For Super Mario Bros. Wonder?
Wonderful versatility
One of the Switch's most unique and interesting features is its ability to be used with a wide variety of controllers. You've got the standard Joy-Con, of course, but you can also use a Pro Controller, a Super NES pad, a HORI Switch Split Pad, and many, many more. With the release of Super Mario Bros. Wonder just last week,...
Video The Mario Sports Game On DS That's A Slam Dunk
Shooting hoops
Mario Golf. Mario Tennis, Mario Strikers. When people talk about Mario sports games, these are the ones that are most commonly brought up. But we're here to change that. Today, over on our YouTube channel, the lovely Felix is celebrating one of the most underappreciated Mario sports games: Mario Hoops 3-on-3, known as Mario Slam...
Talking Point Which Version Of Super Mario Bros. 3 Do You Prefer?
OG, remake, or re-remake?
Time really flies, doesn't it? Can you believe it's nearly November 2023 already? Mad. Not only that but it's also now been 35 years since the debut launch of Super Mario Bros. 3 on the NES (as highlighted by our gorgeous pals over at Time Extension) in 1988. That's an awfully long time, and we've seen the Super Mario...
Random People Actually Love The Talking Flowers In Super Mario Bros. Wonder
Onward and Upward!
You might remember that prior to the launch of Super Mario Bros. Wonder last week, we mentioned that the option to mute the game's talking flowers entirely seemed to be a thing. Many of you responded quite positively to the news, with some commenting that "The voices are awful" and "That'll be the first thing I do when I start the...
UK Charts Mario Wonder And Sonic Superstars Start Strong, But Neither Can Out-Swing Spidey
Wonder sees third-largest physical launch in Mario platformer history
The latest UK charts are now in and it is a big week at the top of the table for new releases (surprising nobody). This was always going to be a battle between the boys in red and it is the hero of the friendly-neighbourhood variety that has come out on top this week as Marvel's...
Feature Super Nintendo Bros. - The Best (And Worst) Nintendo Siblings
It's all relative
It's New Proper Platforming Mario Game Week, everyone! While the launch of a game with Mario in the title is a fairly regular occurrence, the release of the plumber's first all-new 2D platformer in over a decade is cause for special celebration. Super Mario Bros. Wonder brings back Mario and his Mushroom Kingdom brethren in a...
News Nintendo Accounts To "Help Ease" Next-Gen Transition, According To Doug Bowser
But he "won't comment" on Switch successor rumours
Nintendo of America president Doug Bowser has reiterated in the same interview with Inverse how Nintendo Accounts would carry over to a new generation of hardware. While he "can't comment" and "won't comment" on rumours about a "Switch successor", Bowser did essentially reconfirm Nintendo Accounts...
News Doug Bowser: Nintendo Has A "Great Relationship" With Microsoft
"We're looking forward to that partnership continuing"
If you were curious to know if there was any bad blood between Nintendo and Microsoft after certain Xbox email leaks, apparently not. In a new interview with Inverse, Nintendo of America's president Doug Bowser insists the creator of Mario maintains a "great relationship with Microsoft" and its...
News Splatoon 3 News Channel Is Giving Out Free In-Game Splatoween Gear
Freeky freebies
Ready for things to get spooky in this year's Splatoon 3 Splatoween event but still haven't found the perfect costume? Have no fear, Nintendo has got you covered. You can now pick up four pieces of fancy-dress headgear and a special Halloween banner for free. The mummified 'Undead Head', piratey 'Plankton Walker', ghostly 'Swim...
Video Digital Foundry's Technical Analysis Of Super Mario Bros. Wonder
A wonder or a blunder?
Super Mario Bros. Wonder is out now for the Nintendo Switch and, as per the norm for major releases, Digital Foundry has provided a deep analysis of the new title. When we say 'deep', we mean it. This video not only dives into the obvious stuff like performance and resolution (1080p docked and 720p handheld at a near-locked...
News My Nintendo Store Adds Super Mario Bros. Wonder Rewards (North America)
Keychains and party banner flags now available
To celebrate the arrival of Super Mario Bros. Wonder on the Switch this week, the My Nintendo Store in North America has released some new themed rewards. First up we have this lovely double keychain feature Mario. a Wonder Flower and his new elephant transformation. This will set you back 800 Platinum...
Random Dragonforce's Latest Single Is A Perfect Tribute To The Legend of Zelda
'All for the glory of the Master Sword'
For many gamers, Dragonforce is probably most well-known for the absurdly difficult 'Through the Fire and the Flames' song on 2007's Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock. The band, however, also happens to be pretty darn good in its own right, even if its music isn't quite to everybody's taste. Ahead of the...
News Wowie Zowie! An Elephant Mario Plushie Is On The Way In Early 2024
Trunkman
We are mere hours away from the release of Super Mario Bros. Wonder on 20th October (that's tomorrow!) and it is fair to say that Nintendo has been stepping up the marketing into 'home-straight' territory. We're getting exclusive interviews, comedy short ads, even bus-spotting competitions, but what w
News Super Mario Bros. Wonder 'Framed Art Print' Up For Grabs At Nintendo NY's Midnight Launch
"While supplies last"
If you're planning on attending Nintendo New York's midnight launch celebration for Super Mario Bros. Wonder this week, there will be some special items up for grabs. Apart from the game itself, Nintendo's store will also be offering a special "framed art print" of Super Mario Bros. Wonder that you can display. It's limited to...
News The Original Switch Reveal Trailer Has Been Removed From Nintendo's YouTube Channel
A licensing issue or perhaps something more...
Get ready to put your detective hats on, folks, because there's a mystery afoot. The Nintendo Switch reveal trailer — you know, the one where groups of trendy people play the up-and-coming console at such memorable and realistic venues as a rooftop party or at a basketball court — has been removed...
News Nintendo Reveals Exclusive Splatoon 3 Unlocks For Upcoming Deep Cut amiibo
Does your locker have woom(y) for more gear?
Nintendo has today revealed all of the in-game goodies that you will be able to unlock by scanning the soon-to-be-released Splatoon 3 Deep Cut amiibo (which are set to head our way on 17th November). All of the unlockables are showcased in a swanky new trailer that you can find above, but if you are keen...
News Xbox Boss Wants Nintendo Fans To Feel "100% Part Of The Call Of Duty Nation"
"The goal is 100% parity across all platforms"
After a lot of courtroom drama, Microsoft last week announced it had officially acquired Activision Blizzard as well as mobile giant King. Head of Xbox Phil Spencer has now appeared on the Official Xbox Podcast to discuss the acquisition and Call of Duty has once again come up in conversation. Phil...
News Mario Wonder's New Enemy Animations Explain How Goombas Can Deal Damage
A mushroom with some bite
If you have ever thought even remotely deeply about the reality of the Super Mario universe (which we wouldn't recommend doing, seriously), then you might have bumped up against the most simple of questions: why does Mario get hurt when a Goomba hits him? As it turns out, this is something that Miyamoto was asked back in...
News The Mario Movie Had No Influence On Wonder's New Character Designs, Says Developers
"We didn't hear anything about the film's content during development"
We are just days away from the release of Super Mario Bros. Wonder on Switch and, as has become something of a tradition, Nintendo has today released the first two parts of an all-new 'Ask the Developer' interview series about the upcoming game. The conversation covers a range of...