Nintendo Life

Nintendo Life is a news and review website that focuses primarily on Nintendo games and related topics. The site provides comprehensive coverage of Nintendo news, reviews of both digital and retail games for various platforms, as well as retro content. While the site has a strong focus on Nintendo, it occasionally covers other gaming companies or platforms. The team at Nintendo Life strives to provide trustworthy and in-depth content to their readers. However, there have been instances of biases, contradictions, conflicts of interest, and deceptive practices in some articles.

79%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermines the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
Analysis.OverallConflictOfInterestScore * 0.3F + Analysis.OverallBiasScore * 0.3F + Analysis.DeceptivenessScore * 0.3F + Analysis.ReadabilityScore * 0.1F

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

The Daily's Verdict

This news site has a mixed reputation for journalistic standards. It is advisable to fact-check, scrutinize for bias, and check for conflicts of interest before relying on its reporting.

Bias

85%

Examples:

  • Nintendo Life occasionally has a slight bias towards positive reviews and coverage of Nintendo games and news.
  • The site tends to focus on Nintendo-related content, potentially overlooking other gaming companies or platforms.

Conflicts of Interest

85%

Examples:

  • There have been instances where the site has not disclosed partnerships or sponsorships with Nintendo-related companies.
  • The site's focus on Nintendo games and news may lead to potential conflicts of interest with the company.

Contradictions

90%

Examples:

  • Articles may contain conflicting details about game features or release dates.
  • There are occasional contradictions in the information provided about upcoming releases or events.

Deceptions

65%

Examples:

  • Occasionally, the site may present clickbait titles or content.
  • Some articles may contain misleading information or headlines.

Recent Articles

  • Metal Slug Attack Reloaded: A Surprising Blend of Tower Defense and Deck Building in a Classic 2D Pixelated Package

    Metal Slug Attack Reloaded: A Surprising Blend of Tower Defense and Deck Building in a Classic 2D Pixelated Package

    Broke On: Wednesday, 26 June 2024 Metal Slug Attack Reloaded, a reimagined tower defense and deck building game based on the classic arcade title, offers easy-to-learn yet challenging gameplay with over 300 characters and five factions. Its unique blend of genres features chaotic real-time combat, story mode 'ANOTHER STORY', gallery mode for artwork and music, online battles, and no microtransactions on Nintendo Switch.
  • Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration Expands with New Content: Exploring Late 1980s Hidden Gems and the First Console War

    Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration Expands with New Content: Exploring Late 1980s Hidden Gems and the First Console War

    Broke On: Tuesday, 25 June 2024 Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration Expanded Edition adds new content, including two timelines and 39 games. One timeline, 'The Wider World of Atari,' explores late 1980s innovations and features interviews with Pong creator Al Alcorn. The other, 'The First Console War,' chronicles the rivalry between Atari 2600 and Mattel's Intellivision. Highlights include playable games, video segments, and rare prototypes.
  • Luigi's Mansion 2 HD: A Ghost-Hunting Adventure with Improved Visuals and Controls on Nintendo Switch

    Luigi's Mansion 2 HD: A Ghost-Hunting Adventure with Improved Visuals and Controls on Nintendo Switch

    Broke On: Tuesday, 25 June 2024 Experience Luigi's Mansion 2 HD on Nintendo Switch: A remastered ghost-hunting adventure with improved visuals, controls, and unique challenges in each haunted mansion.
  • Super Monkey Ball Banana Rumble: A Triumphant Return to Form for the Classic Franchise

    Super Monkey Ball Banana Rumble: A Triumphant Return to Form for the Classic Franchise

    Broke On: Friday, 21 June 2024 Super Monkey Ball Banana Rumble, now available on Nintendo Switch, brings back the classic puzzle-platforming action with six playable characters, unique stats, and new 'Spin Dash' mechanic. The game features 50 main stages across ten worlds and bonus levels for extra challenges. Multiplayer modes offer hours of entertainment despite connectivity issues.
  • Nintendo's Surprise Announcement: Princess Zelda Takes Center Stage in The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom and Samus Aran Returns in Metroid Prime 4: Beyond

    Nintendo's Surprise Announcement: Princess Zelda Takes Center Stage in The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom and Samus Aran Returns in Metroid Prime 4: Beyond

    Broke On: Tuesday, 18 June 2024 Nintendo unveils two hotly anticipated games: The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, featuring Princess Zelda as the protagonist using echoes to solve puzzles, set for release on September 26, 2024; and Metroid Prime 4: Beyond with Samus Aran returning in action by Retro Studios, scheduled for 2025.
  • The Plucky Squire: Three Previews Reveal Delightful Gameplay and Captivating Storyline

    The Plucky Squire: Three Previews Reveal Delightful Gameplay and Captivating Storyline

    Broke On: Wednesday, 19 June 2024 The Plucky Squire, an upcoming adventure game from Devolver Digital, has garnered positive early reviews for its unique perspective-shifting gameplay and captivating storyline. Previews from Pure Xbox, Nintendolife, and Digital Trends highlight the game's puzzle-solving elements, inspiration from classic Zelda games, and its focus on protecting children's creativity.
  • Metroid Prime 4: Beyond - A New Intergalactic Adventure for Samus Aran in 2025

    Metroid Prime 4: Beyond - A New Intergalactic Adventure for Samus Aran in 2025

    Broke On: Tuesday, 18 June 2024 Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, the long-awaited new entry in the Metroid series from Retro Studios, is set for release on Nintendo Switch in 2025. The game showcases classic elements like scanning alien environments and utilizing Samus' Morph Ball ability while incorporating modern gameplay mechanics. Fans can expect to explore new worlds and uncover mysteries in this return to form for the iconic franchise.
  • Princess Zelda Takes the Lead: A New Adventure in The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom

    Princess Zelda Takes the Lead: A New Adventure in The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom

    Broke On: Tuesday, 18 June 2024 Princess Zelda, wielding a magical staff called the Tri Rod, takes center stage as the protagonist in The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom. Breaking tradition, she embarks on an adventure to save Hyrule using her power of wisdom to create echoes of objects and monsters for puzzles instead of combat. Releasing September 26, 2024, exclusively on Nintendo Switch with a new Hyrule Edition console.
  • Nintendo Direct June 2024: New Releases, Updates, and Classics for Switch - Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, Ace Attorney Investigations, and More

    Nintendo Direct June 2024: New Releases, Updates, and Classics for Switch - Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, Ace Attorney Investigations, and More

    Broke On: Tuesday, 18 June 2024 Nintendo's latest Direct presentation revealed new titles and updates for the Switch console, including The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom featuring Princess Zelda as the protagonist, Metroid Prime 4: Beyond in development for a 2025 release, and Ace Attorney Investigations sequels coming to Switch. Updates include Super Mario Party Jamboree and Nintendo Switch Sports' basketball mode. Classic titles joining Nintendo Switch Online and Fantasian confirmed for a holiday release.
  • Nintendo's Last Major Direct of 2024: What to Expect from the Upcoming Presentation Focused on Switch Games

    Nintendo's Last Major Direct of 2024: What to Expect from the Upcoming Presentation Focused on Switch Games

    Broke On: Tuesday, 18 June 2024 Nintendo's final Direct presentation of 2024, on June 18 at 10AM ET, will showcase games coming to the Nintendo Switch in the second half of the year. Anticipated titles include Luigi's Mansion 2 HD, Mario, Zelda, Metroid Prime series remakes or sequels, Wind Waker and Twilight Princess. No mention of the Switch successor is expected during this 40-minute event. Other potential reveals include Call of Duty games for the Switch and a House of the Dead 2 remake.