Picture: Damien McFerran / Nintendo LifeWe’re deep into October now, which suggests it is time to open up the Nintendo Life Mailbox and see what word-based packages you have been sending our manner this month.
Obtained one thing you wish to get off your chest? We’re prepared and ready to examine your game-related ponderings. Every month we’ll spotlight a Star Letter, the author of which can obtain a month’s subscription to our ad-free Supporter scheme. Try the submission tips on the backside of this web page.
Let’s lower to the chase, we could? We have reached our Halloween quota for the month already, so relaxation assured you may discover no spook and/or spoop under…
Nintendo Life Mailbox – October 2025
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“robust causes” (***STAR LETTER***)
Saving for a Change 2, however the launch of the Galaxy bundle, I spotted. Why do I desire a Change 2 now? I am nonetheless in Pharloom, simply defeated the Final Decide and entered the Citadel. I am nonetheless desirous to return to Hallownest afterwards. I performed, and beloved, the Galaxy from 3D All Stars, and all the time needed to go for Galaxy 2, but it surely wasn’t accessible. A whole lot of hours nonetheless anticipate me, and the Change 2 has but to offer robust causes to offer a whole lot for it. Mario Kart World is cool, however not sufficient to exchange 8. Bananza cannot carry a system by itself like BotW did. Proper now, contemplating value value and gaming choices, the primary Change continues to be the higher alternative.Rui Pedro
I might retire now, do nothing however play video games eight hours a day, and nonetheless by no means get via my Change backlog. Software program library-wise, it beats even the mighty 3DS because it nears the tip of its cycle.
In the event you’re not determined for the upgrades and speedier menus (that are arduous to return from), and you may stay with out Bananza and co. in the intervening time, I might completely sit tight and benefit from the system you have bought. It is a winner. – Ed.
“two pack”
Hello,With the discharge of Tremendous Mario Galaxy 1+2, do you suppose that Nintendo will pursue different “two pack” video games sooner or later? I’m pondering particularly of the fairly often rumored Zelda: Wind Waker/Twilight Princess and Metroid Prime 2 & 3 Change ports. I’m particularly curious to see what types MP2 and MP3 might arrive in, if in any respect. MP2 was a GameCube title, so it could possibly be on the Enlargement Pack for the On-line service. However what about MP3, which was a Wii title? If Nintendo have been to remaster/remake it for Change/S2, couldn’t they only do the identical for MP2 and repeat the Galaxy technique?If these video games are to be launched, what kind do you suppose we’ll see them in and why?Thanks,An Nameless Nintendo Fan
Wind Waker and TP could be standalones, I might say. For Prime 2 and three, as straight sequels, I am imagining a hypothetical ‘Metroid Prime Trilogy Remastered’ bodily three-pack, quite than a standalone Prime 2+3 package deal.
Certain, you have already bought Prime 1 on the shelf, however as Nintendo (most likely) says, “You may purchase the identical recreation once more as a part of a $70 package deal and you will prefer it!” – Ed.
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“not true”
Expensive NintendolifeI surprise if Nintendolife have ever reviewed or made extra articles in regards to the video games by Outright Video games.I’ve discovered sure video games by them in articles however sadly solely very only a few video games by them get highlighted on Nintendolife. I’ve to create my thread about Outright Video games and maintain posting new trailers to replace the knowledge.Additionally, I maintain listening to the negativity from different customers who prejudge the video games as money grabber video games.That is not true. Youngsters franchise video games will be as nice as different video games, it is depend upon the developer who made them. And never everybody has curiosity in AAA video games. I am positive there’s all the time the viewers who has curiosity, not solely me.I hope the Nintendolife employees may give extra credit to the video games by Outright Video games. Even adults like me will be concerned about youngsters franchise like Paw Patrol, Bluey, Barbie, Gabby’s Dollhouse, and so on.From: Anti-Matter
Trying again, we have reviewed 14 Outright-published video games (together with Bluey) all through the Change technology, and we have touched on loads extra with information articles. We attempt to cowl a variety of video games that can curiosity readers of all ages and tastes, however private curiosity is unquestionably a consider our picks. Which, as an example, accounts for our elevated Star Trek-related protection lately – one among which was from Outright Video games, in truth.
We’ll proceed to do our greatest to cowl as broad a spectrum of software program as potential. There’s simply a lot on the market that, sadly, some issues should fall by the wayside. Shining a lightweight on video games that do not have the model energy of a Gabby’s Dollhouse or Paw Patrol is one thing we consider, as nicely. – Ed.
“maintain issues cheap”
I’ve been working a online game membership for about two years now. Consider it like a e-book membership, however with video games—somebody picks one, all of us play it, after which meet as soon as a month to speak about it. The difficult half is price. I attempt to maintain issues cheap by setting a $20 restrict, but it surely nonetheless means asking folks to purchase video games they won’t find yourself liking. I actually want there have been a library or rental service for video games. Have you learnt of something like that? Or any ideas for sharing a recreation throughout 6–8 folks?Alexander Zaitzeff
Getting eight copies could be a problem, however regardless of the chances, public libraries do nonetheless exist in some locations they usually’re an actual untapped useful resource. Final 12 months, I used to be amazed to see the choice of PS4 and Change video games at my native, so undoubtedly examine and assist your libraries, for those who’ve bought them.
In any other case, I might say $20 is a reasonably excessive restrict contemplating how frequent and full eShop gross sales are. You possibly can most likely lower that in half, which ought to make a dud simpler to stay with. A fast have a look at my ‘On Supply’ wishlist reveals Time Flies for 11,19€, Lego Bricktales for 4,49€, Kentucky Route Zero for 9,19€, Blazing Chrome for 4,24€…
Clearly, it is tougher for those who’re nominating tentpole first-party titles, however I might attempt tailoring your shortlist round discounted video games. There’s certain to be one thing, massive or small, within the ‘2,382 video games on sale’ that’ll attraction to whoever’s choosing this month. – Ed.
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“exploring open areas”
Hey Nintendo Life!How excited are all of us for Metroid Prime 4: Past? I am unable to wait to get my palms on it! After the newest Nintendo Direct trailer, I am curious if the Bike may have it is personal set of upgrades/power-ups to seek out? I believe it might be cool to unlock totally different strategies of traversal like hovering over water or anti-gravity tracks to drive up obligatory partitions. May make for distinctive fight conditions too! I assume it simply relies on how a lot time we’ll be exploring open areas just like the desert we noticed!You may omit this half if he cannot reply however I’ve to ask: How is Zion’s first playthrough of Metroid Prime Remastered going? Hope he is loving it!Thanks for studying!MTMike87
In terms of Prime, I am not the person to ask. So, let’s examine in with Workforce NL, beginning with Ollie ‘Roid-Boy Reynolds. How excited are we? – Ed.
🫲————-🤓————-🫱 – Ollie
“Not as excited as Ollie.” – Alana
“Wait, they’re doing a fourth Metroid Prime?” – Jim
“Go away, I am on vacation.” – PJ
*sleeping in Australia* – Liam
As for Zion, he disembarked the nice ship NL a few weeks in the past now. Let me Whatsapp him…. – Ed.
Mike! Thanks for asking, I really rolled credit on Metroid Prime Remastered a couple of weeks in the past! I actually loved the exploration, the music, and the general discovery. I had lots of hassle with the platforming and discovering the Artifacts in direction of the tip there, however total I’m actually glad to have lastly checked this field! I’ve heard Prime 2 and three are a bit extra simple too, so I’m wanting ahead to giving them a go. I nonetheless loved video games like Dread and Zero Mission extra, however they’re critically so distinctive at what they do. I additionally have to be prepared for Prime 4! The little I performed with mouse mode on Change 2 has me excited to undergo the sport with that too! – Zion
“time to recreation”
Just lately, school began for me. That is my first time in school, and I discover amongst all of the courses and homework and stress I have never had a lot time to recreation. I barely managed to squeeze Silksong into the start of the semester, and now that issues are actually ramping up, I do not understand how a lot free time I am going to have generally. Any strategies on video games to play to maximise my gaming time? Additionally Animal Crossing and once-a-day video games prefer it do not rely. They’re simply probably not my factor.Kirbyo
So that you’re on the lookout for quick-to-start video games that do not waste your restricted time? Depends upon whether or not you are after brief and candy, full narrative experiences, otherwise you’re glad to leap in for a satisfying run or two in a recreation the place story takes a backseat.
Our Finest Brief Video games listing does what it says on the tin, however in any other case I might take into account getting cosy with a high quality roguelike. Whether or not you have bought 10 minutes or 10 hours, issues like Rogue Legacy or Vampire Survivors are all the time a good time. You would possibly by no means play anything, is the one drawback. – Ed.
“not an internet site”
Expensive Nintendo Life,As a very long time reader, I’ve all the time seen Nintendo Life as not an internet site, however extra of a modern-day model of the outdated print magazines of the 1990’s, like; Nintendo Energy, GamePro, Digital Gaming Month-to-month. Beneath this context, have you considered bringing a few of that nostalgic again to your “mailbox” and commissioning an artist to create a comic book strip every month worthy of “Howard & Nester” from Nintendo Energy?Sincerely,Luigi Mario
I like this concept, though commissioning a comic book strip would stretch the finances and I might quite spend that elsewhere.
However hey, if readers wish to ship pics of their letter artwork, I am very happy to incorporate it. Household-friendly, clearly. As a 30-ish-year web denizen, I’ve seen greater than sufficient materials depicting Sonic and pals getting alongside famously, thanks very a lot.
This is my Sonic from reminiscence:
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Yep. Nonetheless bought it. – Ed.
Bonus Letters
“A phrase of recommendation to all: Nintendo Buyer Assist doesn’t like folks recommending recreation concepts ” – XXharmless_yigaXx
At the least it is the correct firm. I get livid correspondence saying I am grasping for charging $80 for Mario Kart. – Ed.
“Have you ever ever considered exhibiting the totals for a complete 12 months of the What are you Enjoying this Weekend survey? I believe it might be neat to see.” – YarrCaptainJuan
I have never ever considered that. Perhaps we’ll look into it. – Ed.
“If Nintendo requested you to decide on a single recreation for his or her subsequent Change 2 Version, which might you decide?
For me it’s Xenoblade Chronicles 2. Superior recreation that appears fairly unhealthy on Change 2, and the devs might take the chance to study extra in regards to the {hardware} previous to Xenoblade 4.” – RenanKJ
Mario Maker, possibly? At this level, I am intrigued to see simply how silly and convoluted Nintendo could make the titles, so put me down for ‘Nintendo World Championships: NES Version – Nintendo Change 2 Version’. – Ed.
Thanks for studying my lengthy letter! Be at liberty to edit / lower my rambling. – JJtheTexan
Donezo. (Jokes apart, thanks for the letter, JJ!) – Ed.
“That is a supergiant win with a group cherry on prime.” – YoshiTails
An outright winner. Am I doing this proper? – Ed.
They might have launched Yoshi and the Koopalings… – Mario Fan
As in a ‘date’ situation? Now there is a thought to go away on. – Ed.
Hey. We noticed you from throughout the room and we actually dig your vibe… — Picture: Nintendo
That is all for this month! Due to everybody who wrote in, whether or not you have been featured above or not.
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Gavin first wrote for Nintendo Life in 2018 earlier than becoming a member of the location full-time the next 12 months, rising via the ranks to grow to be Editor. He can at the moment be discovered squashed beneath a Change backlog the scale of Normandy.
