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News - February, 2024
Thursday29th Feb 2024
Review Penny's Big Breakaway (Switch) - A Furiously Fast & Fun Platformer With Sega Spirit
A Penny for your thoughts
It’s now been nearly seven years (yes, really) since the release of Sonic Mania, which indisputably marked a high point for Sega’s troubled blue mascot. Much of the game's success could be attributed to the team of passionate and talented fans (led by Christian Whitehead) that came together to develop it, but rather...
News Biomutant Finally Secures A Release Date On Switch
Better late than never
THQ Nordic has finally unveiled the release date for its open-world RPG Biomutant on Switch. It's only a few months away, too, launching on 14th May, 2024. Originally released for the PS4, Xbox One, and Windows in 2021, the game was subsequently ported to the PS5 and Seriex X/S the following year, making this release on the...
Random Rare '80s Super Mario Figures Have Been Preserved Via 3D Scanning
Mamma-mia!
Remember when we highlighted the delightful efforts by @KeshiCorner in preserving Zelda history by 3D scanning a bunch of rare figures from the 1980s? Well, they're back at it again with another set of awesome figures from Bandai that would have otherwise remained lost in the relentless passage of time. This time around, we're looking at...
Guide Splatoon 3: Fresh Season 2024 - Every New Weapon, Stage & Feature
Freshly squeezed
Splatoon 3's next season, 'Fresh Season 2024,' has brought a whole bunch of new content to the Splatlands. Fresh Season 2024 began on 1st March 2024 and added new stages, weapon loadouts, gear and more. All of the newbies were shared on the @SplatoonNA and @NintendoUK Twitter accounts, and we have collected together each and every...
News It Looks Like Leap Day Is Causing Havoc For Theatrhythm Final Bar Line Players
Not quite my tempo
Today, 29th February, is Leap Day. It's the special occasion that only rolls around once every four years and leaves plenty of room for an extra 24 hours of surprises. Well, it looks like the surprises are coming thick and fast for Theatrhythm Final Bar Line players. Namely, the game won't work. This phenomenon was first spotted...
News Electronic Arts Cuts 5% Of Workforce, Closes Studio And Cancels Games
About 670 employees are believed to be impacted
The game industry layoffs continue with third-party publisher and developer Electronic Arts today revealing it's laying off 5% of its staff, which reportedly equates to about 670 employees. In a message to the team, Electronic Arts CEO Andrew Wilson cited this as a response to the "accelerating...
Nintendo Download 29th February (North America)
Shiren the Wanderer! Pocket Card Jockey! Berserk Boy!
The latest Nintendo Download update for North America has arrived, and it's bringing new games galore to the eShop in your region. As always, be sure to drop a vote in our poll and comment down below with your potential picks for the week. Enjoy! Switch eShop - Highlights: Pocket Card Jockey:...
News Saber Interactive Is Reportedly Splitting From Embracer Group
In a deal worth $500 million
Embracer Group is continuing to cull its catalogue of developers, but this time it sounds like it might be good news, as Saber Interactive will reportedly be splitting from Embracer in a deal worth $500 million. As reported by Bloomberg (thanks, Gematsu), the deal will result in Saber Interactive becoming a privately...
News Surprise! Dragon Ball: The Breakers Season 5 Adds Cross-Play
Update: The season starts today!
Update [Thu 29th Feb, 2024 06:30 GMT]: Here's your reminder that Season 5 of Dragon Ball: The Breakers goes live today. This season also includes the addition of cross-play which will allow you to play with friends on PlayStation, Xbox and PC platforms. Original article [Tue 27th Feb, 2024 03:25 GMT]: Bandai...
Random Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket Fixes Longtime Card Back Error
Better late than never?!
If you've ever looked at the back of a Pokémon trading card, you might have noticed how the button is attached to the white segment of the ball. In other parts of the series (as well as Japan's Pokémon cards), it's the other way around, with the button attached to the red half of the ball. Interestingly, it seems The...
Japanese Charts Mario vs. Donkey Kong Takes Gold For The Second Week In A Row
Mmm, bananas
The latest Japanese charts are in from Famitsu (via Gematsu) and this week sees Nintendo's newest puzzle platformer hold onto pole position once again. Mario vs. Donkey Kong is the Japanese chart-topper for the second week in a row, grabbing an additional 27,113 sales and beating newcomers Shin chan: Shiro of Coal Town and
Retro revival
For many younger gamers, the idea that Atari was once the undisputed king of console gaming might seem somewhat farfetched. Yet in the late '70s and early '80s, the gaming giant dominated the market with the Atari 2600, introducing audiences to the likes of Adventure, Yars' Revenge, and Haunted House. However, after a wave of...
News Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Five Day amiibo Tournament Announced
Celebrating the arrival of the Sora amiibo
Sora from Kingdom Hearts has finally joined the amiibo line and to go out with a bang Super Smash Bros. Ultimate will be hosting a special amiibo event. For five days, you'll be able to participate in an in-game tournament and team up with your own trained amiibo. This event starts on 29th February in the...
News WarioWare-Like Minigame Collection 'Super 56' Brings The Party To Switch This Year
One-button fun
WarioWare: Move It! came to Switch in 2023 and threw us back into the wild world of wacky minigames. Those who enjoyed the experience might want to check out SUPER 56, which launches on Switch later this year and looks to be just as bonkers. From indie development team Onion Soup Interactive and publisher WhisperGames, SUPER 56...
News 'Death Trick: Double Blind' Brings A Murder Mystery To The Circus Next Month
Round up, round up
If you cast your mind back to the November 2023 Indie World showcase, you might recall seeing a mystery-filled visual novel called Death Trick: Double Blind. Well, even if you don't, this circus story has now revealed a release date of 14th March and it has scored a new trailer too. Developed by Misty Mountain Studio, Death Trick...
News Jam Out To The Penny's Big Breakaway OST, Now Available To Stream
Yo-yo!
We were treated to the surprise release of Penny's Big Breakaway last week during the February 2024 Nintendo Direct: Partner Showcase and now Evening Star has dropped yet another way to keep us thinking about the 3D platformer at all costs. Tee Lopes' vibe-filed score for Penny's Big Breakaway is now available to stream on just about ever
Wednesday28th Feb 2024
News Pokémon Legends: Z-A Is Apparently "Set Entirely Within Lumiose City"
Return to the Kalos region
Past Pokémon games have typically required aspiring trainers to go out and explore the world, but the newly announced Pokémon Legends: Z-A for "Nintendo Switch systems" could be a little different. In case you missed the initial announcement, this upcoming release will supposedly be "set entirely wit
Poll So, Have You Finished Pokémon Legends: Arceus Yet?
Now might be the time
The Pokémon Company yesterday announced a new entry in the 'Legends' line and technically the clock is now ticking. If you haven't already completed the original Switch entry Pokémon Legends: Arceus, you might want to start. You've got until some point in 2025 and while we don't know if Pokémon Legends: Z-A will nece
News Outer Wilds Physical Collector's Edition Looks Out Of This World, Pre-Orders Open Tomorrow
Marshmallows not included
We knew that Outer Wilds would be getting a physical Switch release in 2024. We knew that a Collector's Edition would be on the cards. We did not realise how much we would want said Collector's Edition. iam8bit has today revealed the special edition Outer Wilds physical, which is set to ship in Q3 2024 with pre-orders...
News Sega Implies That Releasing Sonic Superstars Next To Super Mario Bros. Wonder Wasn't Smart
You don't say
During Sega's Q&A session for its Q3 financial results (thanks, Nintendo Everything), the firm has finally acknowledged that releasing Sonic Superstars right next to Nintendo's own Super Mario Bros. Wonder probably wasn't the best idea. Though of course, it doe
Talking Point What Would Make You Happy To Give Up Physical Games And Go 100% Digital?
Concessions stand
While the demise of physical media has seemed like an inevitability for many years now, boutique publishers are helping to keep a passionate base of physical-only fans with a stocked game library. The scenario right now isn't ideal, with eShop releases often only getting a physical version months later (once a publisher has gauged...
Review Star Wars: Dark Forces Remaster (Switch) - Another Must-Play From Nightdive
Rebels' gun
Following its stellar remaster work on the likes of Quake, Quake II, and the Turok series, Nightdive Studios is back with another glimpse into the world of retro first-person shooters. This time, we’re heading into the Star Wars universe with Star Wars: Dark Forces Remaster, an intriguing game in more ways than one. On the one hand, it...
News Batman: Arkham Knight Still Runs Poorly On Switch Despite Massive Update
16GB of... what?
Batman: Arkham Knight wasn't in the best shape when it swooped onto Switch at the end of last year. Fortunately, the game has today received a monster 16GB update, one that's guaranteed to fix all of its problems, right? Well... By the looks of it, Batman Arkham Knight still runs poorly on Switch. The official patch notes for the...
News Sony Lays Off 900 PlayStation Employees, Closes London Studio & Cancels Projects
Life is Strange dev 'Deck Nine' also axes 20% of staff
The video game industry layoffs continue with Sony's gaming division PlayStation this week announcing it would be axing "about 8% or about 900 people" across its workforce as part of an organisational restructure. This impacts employees "across all SIE regions" and several PlayStation studios...
Review Ufouria: The Saga 2 (Switch) - A Cheerful Throwback To Sunsoft's '90s Platformers
At your leisure
This is, for lack of a better descriptor, charming; a rekindling of an IP and a platforming vibe not seen rendered in such authentic fashion for some time. Ufouria: The Saga 2’s simplicity is to its credit, keeping it real to the source material and the vast catalogue of action platform games that informed much of the Nintendo...
News Metroidvania 'Turbo Kid' Brings Gore, Pixel Art And BMX Tricks To The Apocalypse
Pedal to the metal
Publisher and developer Outerminds has unveiled an all-new trailer for the upcoming retro-inspired metroidvania Turbo Kid and it is looking rather awesome. Based on the 2015 award-winning indie film of the same name (for which you can find the trailer here), Turbo Kid will see you exploring an apocalyptic wasteland, armed with a...
News Nintendo Sets Its Sights On Switch Emulator Yuzu In New Lawsuit
It wants "a shutdown of the emulator"
Nintendo has always had an incredibly strong stance against video game piracy and it's now taking legal action against the creators of the Switch emulator Yuzu. As highlighted by Stephen Totilo of Game File, the Japanese video game giant known for hits like Super Mario and
News Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance Gets Extended Trailer And A Tasty Steelbook
Note: Don't actually taste your steelbooks
It's only been a few days since Atlus officially revealed Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance, but it's back now with another look at the upcoming game, scheduled to launch on 21st June, 2024. Okay, granted, it's not a massive new look, but the debut trailer has been extended, adding over a minute onto the...
News Nintendo Store Restocks Pokémon amiibo In Select Regions
Celebrating Pokémon Day 2024
We've got some good news for Pokémon fans and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate amiibo collectors. In celebration of Pokémon Day 2024, Nintendo has restocked its official online stores with select Pokémon amiibo. The Pokémon included in this restock are Pikachu, Squirtle, Ivysaur, Charizard, Mewtwo, Lucario, Greninja and...
News MLB The Show 24 Gameplay Trailer Gives First Look At Switch Visuals
Batter up!
We are rapidly approaching the release of MLB The Show 24 on 19th March. Before we step up to the plate, however, Nintendo has shared a first look at how the next entry in the baseball series runs on Switch in an all-new gameplay trailer. At only 30 seconds in length, there's not all that much to sink your teeth into here. That said, the...
News Peacemaker Joins Mortal Kombat 1 In New Update, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
You can't DLC me
It's time for the next DLC fighter to join Mortal Kombat 1 and with that comes another update. DC's Peacemaker (sharing the likeness and voice talents of John Cena) enters "early access" in the game today before his full release on 6th March. Janet Cage's Kameo fighter also enters the fray with today's update, though she will not...
Tuesday27th Feb 2024
News Pokémon Legends: Z-A Announced, Coming To Switch In 2025
Lumiose City will feature
Today's Pokémon Presents ended with a nice little surprise — a teaser for Pokémon Legends: Z-A, a brand new Legends-style game which is taking place in Lumiose City. The game will be launching worldwide in 2025 "on Nintendo Switch systems". The teaser didn't really show off much besides teasing some futuristic...
News Pokémon Presents 'Pokémon Day' Broadcast Runtime Revealed
A shorter presentation filled with "exciting Pokémon news"
With Nintendo's Partner Showcase now out of the way, our attention turns to the Pokémon Presents: Pokémon Day broadcast, streaming live later today. When it was initially announced for 27th February there was no mention of the runtime, but that's changed now that the Japanese broadcast...
News Stardew Valley Creator Shares Update About Version 1.6 Release
March launch for PC and console "will follow" ASAP
Last month, Stardew Valley creator Eric 'ConcernedApe' Barone mentioned how he was finally done adding "major new content" for the next update. Now, to mark the 8th anniversary of the game, he's finally locked in a release date for Version 1.6. It will be arriving next month on 19th March 2024, but...
Guide Pokémon Legends: Z-A - Release Date, Everything We Know So Far
All details, updates, release dates, and more
Pokémon Legends: Z-A, the second Pokémon game to bear the Legends moniker, was announced at the February 2024 Pokémon Presents. We have very few details on what this brand-new game from Game Freak and The Pokémon Company is, but we've gathered those scraps together and put them all in one handy...
Guide Pokémon Presents February 2024: Every Announcement, Full Livestream
Legends Z-A! Trading Card Game Pocket! Tera Raids!
The February 2024 Pokémon Presents has come and gone, giving us a shorter showcase than we are used to seeing from TPC. At only 13 minutes in length, the presentation wasn't full of big hitters, but that's not to say that there wasn't some good stuff to be found in it — and Pokémon Legends: Z-A...
News Another Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Beat 'Em Up Is Coming To Switch This April
Wrath of the Mutants returns
The heroes in a half shell are popping up all over the place these days in original games, DLC, classic collections and movies. And guess what — there's even more to come! GameMill Entertainment, Cradle Games and Raw Thrills have today announced (via IGN) that Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Arcade: Wrath of the Mutants...
Review Pentiment (Switch) - Obsidian's Medieval Murder Mystery Is Portable Perfection
Renaissance, man
Listen. We've already reviewed Obsidian's superlative Pentiment over on our sister site Pure Xbox, where we gave it an excellent 9/10 score. However, now that we've been given the opportunity to return to 16th-century Bavaria all over again in this fantastic Switch port, we daresay it's better — worthy of a slight amendment to...
Gallery Pokémon Art Project 'Kanto Redrawn' Is Complete, And It Looks Incredible
Over 100 artists contributed
Remember the stunning Johto Redrawn project that we covered way back in 2021? You might also recall that the team behind this beautiful pixel art recreation of one of our favourite Pokémon regions, Retro Redrawn, was also working on a reimagining of the Kanto region. Today, Kanto Redrawn is finished, and it
News New Card Collecting App 'Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket' Launches This Year
A new way to collect, battle and trade
Well, the first Pokémon Presents of 2024 has been and gone. If you missed it, there wasn't all that much to be seen (bar the announcement of a new Legends game, Pokémon Legends: Z-A) though there was the reveal of an upcoming TCG app that has got us excited too. Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket is being
Watch Pokémon Presents February 2024 - Live!
Ready? Set? Jo(hto)?
Fresh off the back of the Nintendo Direct: Partner Showcase, the celebrations are underway for Pokémon Day 2024. Like clockwork, The Pokémon Company announced that it will be hosting a special Pokémon Presents to mark the occasion, and it's right around the corner! The presentation is set to premiere in just a few minutes at...
Sweet little mystery dungeon
It’s nearly guaranteed that during any online discussion about a game of the ‘rogue’ genre, at least one sweaty person will eagerly emerge from the woodwork to say, “Well, ackshually, this game is a roguelite, not a roguelike.” Eyerolls aside, the distinction isn’t without merit, though ‘pure’ roguelikes...
Random Paul McCartney Loved Koji Kondo's Work So Much, He Invited Him Backstage
Will you still need me, will you still feed me, Nintendo 64?
During a recent interview with Gene Park of The Washington Post, famed Nintendo composer Koji Kondo reminisced of his work with Nintendo and the impact that his music has had on the industry after its induction into the National Recording Registry. One particular anecdote that caught our...
News OG Starter Evolutions Star In Pokémon Scarlet And Violet Tera Raid Events
Get catchin'
As part of the recent Pokémon Presents showcase, it was announced that Pokémon Scarlet and Violet are getting yet another Tera Raid Battle event. Well, three, to be more specific. Starting tomorrow (28th February, 2024), the OG starter evolutions will feature in separate Tera Raid Battle events, beginning with Venusaur. Blastoise...
Random Check Out This Cool SNES-Style Digital Game Manual For Pepper Grinder
Dig into the "free demo" today
During last week's Partner Showcase, Devolver Digital provided an update for game Pepper Grinder, revealing the action-packed platformer would be released for Nintendo Switch on 28th March 2024. Apart from a demo, which you can download now from the Switch eShop, Devolver Digital has now also shared a cool Super...
News Disney Dreamlight Valley Gets A New Update, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Monsters, Inc. has arrived
After teasing a Monsters, Inc. update, the new update for Disney Dreamlight Valley adds Mike Wazowski and Sulley on 28th February 2024. This it the first major update of the new year, with the team excited to officially welcome players to The Laugh Floor. Below is a brief message from the team, along with the full patch...
Monday26th Feb 2024
News Reynatis Is An Urban Fantasy RPG From Final Fantasy, Kingdom Hearts Writer
Kazushige Nojima, Yoko Shimomura and more team up
REYNATIS is a brand new action RPG from developers FuRyu and Natsume Atari, and it's launching in the West in Fall 2024 on Switch. The game was revealed during the Japanese Nintendo Direct: Partner Showcase this week, but publisher NIS America revealed earlier today that the game would be making its...
News New Metroidvania From CERN Physicist Focuses On The Wonder Of Science
Yeah, science!
Do you like Metroidvanias? Do you like science? You do?! Well good news, because the two are combining in Exographer, an upcoming adventure title from Abylight Studios and SciFun Games. Imagined by CERN physicist and sci-fi author Raphael Granier de Cassagnac, Exographer is a Metroidvania that ditches combat for science-based puzzles...
Review Pocket Card Jockey: Ride On! (Switch) - Game Freak's 3DS Gem Is Still A Prize Pony
Yay or neigh?
When the 3DS eShop closed back in March 2023, we were sad for a number of reasons. We were sad at the thought of losing the wonderful Virtual Console library. Sad at the prospect of never seeing the little orange bag mascot again. Sad at the understanding that we'd soon be returning to the silent eShop of the Switch without a...
News Publisher Midnight Works Allegedly Targeting YouTuber For Calling Out Its "Scam" Switch Games
"This is stooping to new lows"
YouTuber Luke Wild of channel SwitchStars — which focuses primarily on highlighting low-effort, low-quality games to avoid on Switch eShop — has published a video detailing what he believes to be an attack on his channel orchestrated by the publisher Midnight Works. The Moldovan company is responsible for much of...
Rumour New Report From Nikkei Corroborates 'Switch 2' Delay Into 2025
Nintendo keen to avoid stock shortages
A new report from Nikkei Asia has corroborated previous reports that the 'Switch 2' - the affectionately named successor to the Switch - will release at some point in 2025, with the report stating that the console won't launch until March 2025 "at the earliest". Nikkei states that the reasoning behind the...
Video Digital Foundry's Technical Analysis Of Star Wars: Dark Forces Remaster
Blast them!
We are just a few days away from the release of Nightdive Studios' Star Wars: Dark Forces Remaster on 28th February and the tech experts from Digital Foundry have popped up to let us know how the 1995 shooter is looking on Switch. For the most part, the remaster runs well on every platform. Digital Foundry's John Linneman praises the...
Sunday25th Feb 2024
News Another Humongous Point-And-Click Classic Is Coming To Switch Soon
Freddi Fish returns
Humongous Entertainment has already released some Freddi Fish games on the Switch eShop and next week it's adding another one. Freddi Fish and the Case of the Missing Kelp Seeds will return on 29th February 2024. Here's a bit about this title which was originally released in 1994, along with a look. You can also get a 20%...
Monday26th Feb 2024
News Inti Creates' Gunvolt Records: Cychronicle Temporarily Removed From Switch eShop (US)
Back soon!
Inti Creates has today announced that its recently released musical rhythm game GUNVOLT RECORDS: Cychronicle has been temporarily removed from the North American Switch eShop. Revealed in a tweet from the studio, Inti Creates stated that the removal was down to a "change in ratings". The team is endeavouring to get the issue sorted and...
Random Nintendo Updates The Domain For Its Japanese Site
One additional key press required
Nintendo has announced that it has updated the URL for its Japanese website, meaning those who wish to pay a visit will need to hit an additional key on their physical/virutal keyboard (the horror!). All jokes aside, the firm states that the change is down to "server environment improvements", though as pointed out...
UK Charts Mario Vs. Donkey Kong Slips Down The Ladder To Third
Unleash the minis
After its debut at number one last week, Mario vs. Donkey Kong has slipped down to third in the UK Boxed Charts, leaving EA Sports FC 24 and Hogwarts Legacy to take number one and two respectively. It's still a good showing for the plumber, however, with three Mario titles once again settling in nicely in the top ten. Elsewhere,...
News Bravely Default Producer Says To Expect An Announcement This Year
Bravely Default II is now three years old
Bravely Default II has turned three years old after its Switch launch on 26th February, 2021, and to celebrate, producer Tomoya Asano has posted a commemorative message on X (formerly Twitter) while seemingly teasing an announcement for later this year. As spotted by X user Stealth (thanks,
Community What's The Best Switch eShop Game We Missed? (February 2024)
Your favourite game for eShop Selects
Update: In response to many comments and a surge of votes, we will be reviewing Balatro for the Switch! Thanks to all of those who shared their thoughts with us on the game! It's back! We're almost at the end of February already — yes, even with the extra day in this fine Leap Year. Our monthly Nintendo...
Guide Best First-Party NES Games
Nintendo-developed NES games, as ranked by you
Looking for a list of Nintendo's first-party NES games? Wonder what the best first-party NES game is? You've come to the right guide. Our ranked list of the Top 50 Best NES Games Ever covers every game on the system, but here we're looking specifically at Nintendo-developed NES games released in the...
Guide Best First-Party Super Nintendo (SNES) Games
Nintendo's Super NES games, as ranked by you
Looking for a list of Nintendo's first-party Super NES games? Wondering what the best first-party Super NES game is? Our round-up of every first-party SNES game is, unsurprisingly, a good place to start! Our ranked list of the Top 50 Best Super NES Games Ever covers every game on the system, but here...
Sunday25th Feb 2024
Guide Best Nintendo Switch DLC & Expansions
Downloadable loving care
Updated with Splatoon 3: Side Order and Eastward: Octopia, the fantastic farming sim DLC for the adventure RPG Eastward. Enjoy! There was a time, long ago, when games were done when they hit retail shelves. But we're in the 21st century now, and more often than not, additional post-launch content is released months after a...
News Star Wars: Battlefront Classic Collection Estimated Switch File Size Revealed
Make some space
Arguably one of the most exciting announcements during Nintendo's Partner Showcase was the reveal of Star Wars: Battlefront Classic Collection. It revives the OG Battlefront games and even adds some new content and characters like Kit Fisto. If you're wondering just how much space you'll need, the US and UK eShop listings have...
News Hand-Drawn Adventure 'Bo: Path Of The Teal Lotus' Launches On Switch This July
An action-platformer inspired by Japanese folklore
Following its successful Kickstarter, Bo: Path of the Teal Lotus has finally locked in a release date for the Nintendo Switch and multiple other platforms - with Humble Games and developer Squid Shock confirming it will be arriving on 18th July 2024. If you missed our previous coverage a few years...
News Gundam Breaker 4 Blasts Onto Nintendo Switch In 2024
A closed beta will take place next month
In case you missed it, Bandai Namco announced Gundam Breaker 4 for the Switch and other platforms during Nintendo's Partner Showcase this week. It's arriving worldwide at some point in 2024 and will allow you to create your own "ultimate" Gundam and then deploy it across a variety of combat missions, where...
Poll Box Art Brawl - Castlevania: Legacy Of Darkness
Ah-woooooo
Welcome folks, to another episode of Box Art Brawl! Last time, we looked at Mario vs. Donkey Kong 2: March of the Minis for the Nintendo DS. We'd love to say it was a close call, but it really wasn't. North America and Europe teamed up to take on Japan, with the Western design winning with a resounding 87% of the vote. Crikey. This...
Saturday24th Feb 2024
News Mortal Kombat 1's Third DLC Fighter Joins The Roster Soon
Update: Peacemaker gameplay trailer revealed
Update [Sat 24th Feb, 2024 23:55 GMT]: In case you missed it, Mortal Kombat 1 has confirmed Peacemaker will be arriving next month on 6th March 2024, with the "Early Access" window starting next week on 28th February. In an update, it's now also shared the official Peacemaker Gameplay Trailer. Due to...
Sunday25th Feb 2024
News Lady Gaga Joins Fortnite Festival Season 2
"Get ready to go gaga"
Season 2 of Fortnite Festival is now underway and as part of this the "legendary superstar" Lady Gaga (known for smash hits such as 'Poker Face' and 'Just Dance') has joined in on the fun as the festival icon. From now until 22nd April 2024, you'll be able to participate in the new festival pass 'Unlock your talent', and...
Saturday24th Feb 2024
Guide 35 Upcoming Nintendo Switch Games To Look Forward To In 2024
New Nintendo Switch games coming soon
We've updated this list following the April 2024 Indie World Showcase. Enjoy! Looking for the best new Nintendo Switch games releasing soon? 2023 was a banner year for the now-ageing hybrid console, and even if it looks like the Switch is winding down as it approaches its eighth year on the market, there are...
News New And Improved Nitro Deck+ Announced For Switch, Pre-Orders Live
Built on the foundations of its predecessor
Following the release of the Nitro Deck last year, the premium collectible brand CRKD has now announced the 'Nitro Deck+' - compatible with Switch OLED as well as the original model. Apart from "zero strick drift", this new and improved model comes with a "raft of new features" to enhance the overall...
Guide Most Addictive Nintendo Switch Games
Just one more
Updated with Balatro. Enjoy (responsibly)! Video games. They can transport you to other worlds, put you in someone else's shoes, and artfully illuminate and educate while engaging your grey matter with entertainment of astonishing variety. There's no end to the incredible, life-affirming experiences on offer: from thought-provoking,...
Poll What Switch Online Rare Game Are You Playing This Weekend?
Five more titles have joined the service
Five more Rare games have this week joined Nintendo's Switch Online + Expansion Pack service. The first four titles are available in the base tier and the N64 release Blast Corps is available in the premium tier subscription. With these games now available on the service, it's got us wondering which one...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (February 24th)
Jockey up
The weekeeeeeeeeeeeend *cough cough, splutter*. Sorry. Yes, it's the weekend, which means it's time to kick back and relax with some games. First, let's recap what's been going on this week. So the big news is, of course, that we had a Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase, where the likes of Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance, Epic Mickey:...
News Irem Collection Volume 2 "Currently Postponed" While Dev Fixes Issues With First Game
The next patch is coming ASAP
ININ Games has shared an official statement about its upcoming Irem Collection Volume 2 via social media, confirming the release has been postponed. The developer wants the sequel collection to be released in a state "that's as flawless as can be" rather than repeat the Volume 1 launch which was released with "several...
News Brawlhalla Star Wars Event Adds Anakin And Obi-Wan Next Month
Get ready to "take the high ground"
Ubisoft's free-to-play arena fighter Brawlhalla will be getting an update soon that transports players to a galaxy far, far away. Yes, it's the Star Wars event featuring the fan-favourites Anakin Skywalker and Obi-Wan Kenobi. The apprentice and his Jedi master, who faced off in the prequel trilogy and more...
Friday23rd Feb 2024
Guide 78 Switch Games To Pick Up In Nintendo's 'Play On Sale' (Europe)
Everything we've scored 9/10 or higher
Reminder: The Play On Sale ends this weekend (25th February), so be sure to grab anything you planned to before time's up. We've already got Telltale's Walking Dead First Season on Steam, but it's only £2.59!... What's that? Another Switch eShop sale, you say? Oh why not, let's have it. Yes, Nintendo's back...
News Octopath Traveler Dev Is Launching A New Dungeon Crawler Next Month
Sucks to be human
Acquire, the Japanese developer that worked alongside Square Enix on Octopath Traveler and its sequel, is self-publishing a brand-new dungeon-crawler called Ancient Weapon Holly on Switch next month. Launching 8th March, 2024 on the Switch eShop, the game stars 'human-hating' autonomous weapon 'Holly', who has been sealed within...
Review Splatoon 3: Side Order - An Addictive Roguelite Just Shy Of Excellence
Starter for Eight
Splatoon 3’s Side Order has been dangling just out of reach since it was revealed in 2023, but Wave 2 of the DLC has finally landed for Splatoon 3 Expansion Pass owners. Nearly five years after the release of Splatoon 2’s Octo Expansion, Agent Eight’s story continues in the drab and colourless world of the Memverse, but is it...
News Next Pokémon Squishmallow Accidentally Revealed By Retailer
Dragonite joins the gang
American retailer Walmart has accidentally revealed the next Pokémon Squishmallow. Spotted by u/Britzaaaa on the Squishmallow subreddit (via Siliconera), Dragonite will be one of the next Pokémon to feature in the collection. The listing has
News Pokémon Scarlet And Violet's Next Mass Outbreak Features A Mystery Pokémon
Update: This event is now live
Update [Fri 23rd Feb, 2024 07:00 GMT]: It's now been confirmed this mystery Pokémon is....drum roll...Hisuian Voltorb. This latest Mass Outbreak event will run from now until 27th February (Pokémon Day), so here's your reminder to join in on the fun while you can. Original article [Wed 21st Feb, 2024 04:45 GMT]:...
Rumour Xbox's Hi-Fi Rush Will Reportedly Launch On 'Switch 2'
It was revealed for PlayStation this week
Nintendo's recent Partner Showcase locked in two Xbox games for the Switch, but what about those Hi-Fi Rush rumours? According to Insider Gaming, the rhythm-based action game might actually be targeting a release on the Switch 2, so a possible announcement could still be months out. Here's exact
News Shantae Advance: Risky Revolution GBA Limited Run Pre-Orders Now Live
Update: Get yours now
Update [Fri 23rd Feb, 2024 17:00 GMT]: Pre-orders for the physical GBA versions of Shantae Advance: Risky Revolution are now available, courtesy of Limited Run Games. Don't forget, these are only available until 7th April 2024. We've got all of the deta
News Nintendo Highlights February Partner Showcase Games With New Infographic
A bounty of Switch games
Did you miss the Nintendo Direct: Partner Showcase earlier this week? Looking for a quick and handy visual for each and every title shown off? Well, you're in luck, as Nintendo has posted its usual infographic on Twitter for the latest Partner Showcase. Nintendo usually follows up its presentations with one of these a few...
News New SteamWorld Game Sales Fell "Slightly Short" Of Thunderful's Expectations
It's also putting one SteamWorld project "on hold"
The December release SteamWorld Build has not met Thunderful's sales expectations according to its latest fiscal report. Thunderful CEO Martin Walfisz explained how despite "new momentum" the game had fallen "slightly short" of expectations. He further noted how the genre didn't really appeal to...
News Switch Online's Mobile App No Longer Compatible With Older OS
The new update has arrived
If you're still making use of Switch Online mobile app, and happen to be using an older device, you might want to read on. As highlighted by My Nintendo News, Nintendo's latest version of the app (Version 2.9.0) will no longer support iPhone users running on anything below iOS 15. The latest version of the Switch Online...
News Mother Creator On Third Game's Localisation: "Please Talk To Nintendo About That"
Mother 3 is now playable on Japan's NSO library
The 2006 Game Boy Advance title Mother 3 was re-released in Japan this week on the Switch Online service and it's reignited discussion about why there hasn't been a western localisation. The series creator Shigesato Itoi has reportedly been bombarded with all sorts of "complaints and requests" and has...
Review Piczle Cross: Story Of Seasons (Switch) - Dependable Puzzlin' With A Faint Farm-Sim Flavour
A bountiful harvest
Fans of Nintendo’s long-running Picross series are well aware that there’s no shortage of nonogram puzzlers on the Switch, with developer Jupiter and the Big N’s franchise alone accounting for over a dozen games and counting so far. Even so, there’s an addictive simplicity to the core concept that ensures that further...
Talking Point Which Xbox Games Would You Like To See Come To Switch?
Halo, is it me you're looking for?
After what felt like months of rumours, Microsoft and Nintendo finally put us out of our misery during the Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase by confirming that, yes, select Microsoft-published Xbox games will be making their way to the Nintendo Switch to join the likes of Banjo-Kazooie on NSO, and the Ori duo...
News 'Runner2' Leaps To Switch Next Week, Complete With Charles Martinet
He did a Runner
Charles Martinet may have hung up his cap as the voice of Mario, but next week you'll get to hear his dulcet tones in a new Switch release. On 29th February, the snappily named BIT.TRIP Presents: Runner2: Future Legend of Rhythm Alien is making the leap from Wii U to Switch (see what we did there?) with Martinet's narration pr
Thursday22nd Feb 2024
Guide Every Nintendo Switch Online NES Game Ranked
All the NES games, ranked by you
Remember, this list evolves as users rate the games within, so head to the game profiles and rate them out of 10 if you'd like to see the rankings below change. Enjoy! The collection of NES games available to Nintendo Switch Online subscribers continues to grow over time, albeit slowly, and there are now over 70...
Random Some Rare Fans Are Upset About The Latest Switch Online Announcement
"Rare Replay should have been announced on Switch"
The latest Partner Showcase from Nintendo was packed with all sorts of surprises and another standout announcement was the news five more classic Rare games would be coming to the Switch Online service. These titles include games like Killer Instinct and Blast Corps, and while it's welcome news for...
Review Blast Corps - An Absurd, Exhilarating, Explosive Gem From Rare's N64 Days
Time to get moving
This review originally went live in 2013, and we're updating and republishing it to celebrate the game's arrival in Switch's N64 library via the Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack. Long before the massive mainstream appeal of video games that exists today, successful developers were surprisingly free from the shackles of big...
News Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance Doubles The Length Of The Original
Take your time
In addition to the debut trailer for Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance shown during Nintendo's Partner Showcase, publisher Sega has provided an extensive look into the new game via a stream on YouTube. The 'Spotlight' goes over a number of new features players can expect in Vengeance, but if you're like us, then you might be wondering...
Talking Point Pokémon Presents Predictions - What Are You Expecting?
'mon Dieu
Following hot on the heels of the February 2024 Nintendo Direct, the inevitable announcement of a Pokémon Presents broadcast to coincide with Pokémon Day on 27th February came along. It's traditional to have a broadcast on this date — the anniversary of the first Pokémon games' Japanese debut way back in 1996 — and it's been a busy...
News New 'Plucky Squire' Gameplay Demonstrates Its Ridiculously Cool Concept
Yep, we want it
Devolver Digital has released a new gameplay video for The Plucky Squire to demonstrate its unique and, quite frankly, ridiculously cool concept. In case you've been living under a rock, The Plucky Squire is an adventure game in which you explore a 2D environment within a picture book while also magically leaping out into a 3D world...
News Splatoon 3 Version 7.0.0 Is Now Available, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
The Side Order DLC is finally here
Update [Thu 22nd Feb, 2024 04:45 GMT]: Here's your reminder that this fresh new DLC for Splatoon 3 is now available. You'll need to update your copy of the game as well, so it's running on Version 7.0.0. Enjoy! Original article [Wed 21st Feb, 2024 01:30 GMT]: Nintendo has announced it will be rolling out...
News Hori Unveils Guitar Controller And 'Guitar Life: Lesson 1' For Switch
Another announcement exclusive to Japan's Direct
Nintendo's latest Partner Showcase featured a lot of different announcements and some of them weren't even in the local broadcast. One surprise during Japan's stream was accessory maker Hori announcing a new educational game called Guitar Life: Lesson 1. It's a bit different to the arcade-style...
News Nintendo Releases New EarthBound Beginnings Switch Online Icons
Following the announcement of Mother 3 for Japan
Mother 3 got a surprise announcement for the Switch Online service yesterday, but the catch is it's only available in Japan. To add to the pain, Nintendo has now released new Switch Online icons based on the Famicom title EarthBound Beginnings. They will be available until 28th February 2024, so be...
News The Denpa Men Return In New Free-To-Play Switch Game
Announced for Japan only
Japan's Nintendo Direct: Partner Showcase, which aired yesterday, had a fair few differences from ours. And one of the biggest of them was the announcement of The New Denpa Men RPG Free!, a brand new free-to-play game from Genius Sonority (thanks, Gematsu!). This is the first game to feature the Denpa Men since 2017's The...
Guide How To Change Your Nintendo Account Region And Play Mother 3 On Switch
O Mother, where art thou?
Mother 3, the celebrated final part of the EarthBound trilogy (as it's known in the West), is available to Nintendo Switch Online subscribers in Japan. As of 21st February 2024, the 2006 Game Boy Advance title is available as part of the Switch Online service's library to anyone with a subscription at the Expansion Pack...
News LEGO Fortnite Update Adds Fishing, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
What a catch
LEGO Fortnite has just got a brand new update on all platforms, and it adds what feels like an essential piece of survival gameplay — fishing. Version 28.30, the "Gone Fishin'" update, means you can now fish for a bevvy of creatures as you explore the world of LEGO Fortnite — a whole separate game within Fortnite. That's not all,...
News Xbox's Pentiment Is Getting A Limited Run Physical Switch Release, Pre-Orders Live
Update: Available to pre-order now
Update [Thu 22nd Feb, 2024 20:45 GMT]: Pre-orders for Pentiment's physical release are now live on Limited Run Games' website. As mentioned below, a boxed version of the game will cost $34.99 USD and is due to ship in August. Original article [Thu 22nd Feb, 2024 00:35 GMT]: The Obsidian Entertainment game...
Japanese Charts Mario Vs. Donkey Kong Takes Its Fight To The Top
Over 60,000 copies sold
Mario vs. Donkey Kong has made its debut over in Japan to great success, shooting to the top of the charts with a total of 61,930 copies sold. This puts the plumber's flagship platformer, Super Mario Bros. Wonder, at number 2 with a total of 13,036 copies sold, cumulating in 1,745,124 since its release last October. The...
News Prince Of Persia: The Lost Crown Devs Promise New Content & Free Updates In The Future
Take your crown
Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown is already one of our favourite games of the year, and developer Ubisoft Montpellier has declared that it's "far from done" with the game post-launch. In a video shared on social media today, the game's director Mounir Radi thanked fans "for all the love" since the game's launch at the end of...
News Another Crab's Treasure Is Looking Awesome As It Secures An April Release
Shellslike
Another Crab's Treasure, the quirky soulslike adventure from Aggro Crab Games, has secured a release date for 25th April, 2024 on Nintendo Switch. The news came via a brand new trailer broadcast during the Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase, which dived into some new story details while also showing off some sweet crab-action gameplay. The...
Nintendo Download 22nd February (North America)
Pentiment! Penny's Big Breakaway! Inkulinati!
The latest Nintendo Download update for North America has arrived, and it's bringing new games galore to the eShop in your region. As always, be sure to drop a vote in our poll and comment down below with your potential picks for the week. Enjoy! Switch eShop - Highlights: Pentiment (Xbox Game Studios,...
News Suika Game Now Has Local Multiplayer DLC, Online Play On The Way
"Make big fruit with friends"
One of the many highlights at Nintendo's latest Partner Showcase was the news the indie Switch eShop game Suika Game (Watermelon Game) would be getting a multiplayer mode. It's available on the eShop now and is priced at $2.25 USD (or the regional equivalent). This DLC will add not only a local two-player mode but also...
Random Donkey Kong: Tropical Freeze Could Have Been About Alien Invaders
Donkey Kong Country: Independence Day?
Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze is all about snow; that much should be obvious from the game's title, even for those who have yet to play Retro Studios' excellent platformer. According to a recent interview from KiwiTalkz in which he chats with former Retro artists Eric Kozlowsky and Ted Anderson,...
Wednesday21st Feb 2024
Watch Nintendo Direct: Partner Showcase February 2024
Let's partner up
February always delivers, doesn't it? The first Nintendo Direct of 2024 is here — and it's a Partner Showcase! Yes, we know this isn't the Big One we were all hoping for, and yes, we know that Nintendo is forgoing the stream part and simply dropping a video on the hour, but we thought it'd still be fun to watch the video together...
News Mother 3 Is Coming To Nintendo Switch Online, But There's A Catch
In Japan only
It's the news that Mother fans have waited for for years, and as revealed in the Japanese version of today's Nintendo Direct: Partner Showcase, Mother 3 is coming to Switch. HOWEVER, the game didn't feature in the Western version of the Nintendo Direct, so it appears to be a Japan-only release right now. The 2006 Game Boy Advance...
Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase February 2024 - Time, Where To Watch, What To Expect
Partners in crime
After weeks of rumours, predictions, and general chit-chat, Nintendo has officially announced that the first Nintendo Direct of the year will be a Partner Showcase, taking place today, Wednesday 21st February 2024. The Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase February 2024 will be broadcast on YouTube and is set to last for approximately...
Guide Nintendo Direct February 2024: Every Announcement, Game Reveal, Trailer
Round Up: Everything announced in the Partner Showcase
The first Nintendo Direct of 2024 has been broadcast. The February 2024 presentation was a Partner Showcase highlighting Switch games coming from third-party publishers (so, not Nintendo) in the first half of 2024. Below you'll find the video of the full Nintendo Direct February 2024...
News Five More Classic Rareware Games Come To Nintendo Switch Online Today
Blast (Corps) from the past!
As part of today's Nintendo Direct: Partner Showcase, Nintendo has announced that five of the now-Microsoft-owned Rare's titles will be available today via Nintendo Switch Online. The games are: NES Snake Rattle ‘n’ Roll RC PRO-AM Super Nintendo Battletoads in Battlemaniacs Killer Instinct Nintendo 64 (
News It's Official, Monster Hunter Stories Is Coming To Switch
Update: Confirmed during today's Partner Direct
Update: It's happening! Monster Hunter Stories is coming to Nintendo Switch. The Switch version is a remaster of the 3DS title and will be fully voiced. A museum is also being added which will include artwork of the characters and monsters, and a music player. Here's a short overview of what to...
News Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance Confirmed For Switch, Adds New Chapter & Storyline
Coming in June
Atlus is rereleasing Shin Megami Tensei V later this year in what it's calling the "definitive version" of the 2021 RPG. Confirmed during today's Partner Showcase, Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance is launching on 21st June 2024 and it's going multiplatform. While this is a rerelease of the original Switch-exclusive game, it will...
News The Original Star Wars: Battlefront Games Are Coming To Switch
Unlimited powaaaaaah
Developer Aspyr is bringing the first two Star Wars: Battlefront games to the Nintendo Switch via the Star Wars: Battlefront Classic Collection. The games will be playable online with a Nintendo Switch Online account and will feature up to 64 players. New content to the collection includes Kit Fisto as a playable character and...
News Epic Mickey: Rebrushed Is A Switch Remake Of A Wii Favourite
“Good times are here to stay”
Disney Epic Mickey, originally released on the Wii, will be coming to Switch later this year in a brand new "faithful remake." Announced during today's Partner Showcase, Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed brings the House of Mouse's mascot to the console with enhanced visuals. The Wii game was released almost 14 years...
Poll So, How Would You Rate The Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase?
A rebrush of genius?
Well, the sun has set on another Nintendo Direct, and this time, it was of the Partner variety. Dropped via 'on demand', we've had little time to truly digest what we've seen today, but by all accounts, it seems to have mostly been a success. We got news of not one, but two Xbox games coming over to the Switch in the form of...
News Two Xbox Games Get Nintendo Switch Release Dates
And one is arriving tomorrow
If there's one thing we all expected to see at today's Partner Showcase, it was the reveal of a couple of Xbox titles coming to Switch. And we didn't just get one — we got two, with release dates! Two of Obsidian's Xbox exclusives are jumping ship in 2024 and coming to Switch — the excellent narrative RPG Pentiment...
News Fantasy Life i Finally Settles For An October Release On Switch
Worth the wait?
Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time, the sequel to the 3DS classic, has finally received a release date for Switch, and it'll be out on 10th October, 2024. The game had been delayed from 2023 at the last moment, but judging from the new trailer, it looks like the wait is going to be worth it, as the game will boast a total of...
News Endless Ocean: Luminous Is Coming To Switch In May
The rumours were true
Following rumours that Endless Ocean might be heading for a revival, it's been announced that Endless Ocean: Luminous will be heading to the Switch on 2nd May, 2024. Originally exclusive to the Wii, the latest entry in the exploration series will feature online play for up to 30 players, so you can meet and greet your fellow...
News Pokémon Developer's Brilliant 'Pocket Card Jockey' Bolts To Switch Today
Ride on time
Following on from its non-Nintendo debut on Apple Arcade in January 2023, the sublime horse-racing-solitaire game for 3DS, Pocket Card Jockey, has finally made the jump to Nintendo Switch as Pocket Card Jockey: Ride On! Developed by Game Freak of Pokémon fame, this curious mash-up of puzzling with breeding and racing horses was one of...
News Kingdom Come Deliverance Finally Has A Release Date On Switch
Royally invited
Historical action RPG Kingdom Come: Deliverance at last has a release date for Nintendo Switch. Coming to the console on 15th March 2024 for USD $49.99 (or your regional equivalent), Kingdom Come Deliverance: Royal Edition is the complete version of the 2018 RPG, meaning you'll be getting all previously released DLC for the game...
News Surprise! Penny's Big Breakaway Is Available To Download Right Now
The penny dropped
After much anticipation, Penny's Big Breakaway has been given a release date on Nintendo Switch, and guess what... it's out now! Yep, you can download the game from the Nintendo Switch eShop for $29.99 / £24.99. The game was developed by Evening Star featuring the talent behind the critically-acclaimed Sonic Mania. It focuses on...
News Contra: Operation Galuga Gets Release Date, Free Demo Out Now
A classic returns very soon
It's been out of action for a minute, but Contra: Operation Galuga finally has a release date, and it's only a few weeks away. The reimagined version of the classic NES action game Contra, Operation Galuga lands on Nintendo Switch on 12th March 2024 for USD $39.99 / GBP £34.99. Pre-orders are open now on the eShop
News Critically-Acclaimed Metroidvania 'Ender Lilies' Is Getting A Sequel
Ender Magnolia launches later this year
Publisher Binary Haze Interactive and developers Adglobe and Live Wire had a lovely surprise for us during today's Partner Showcase — ENDER MAGNOLIA: Bloom in the mist, a sequel to the acclaimed dark fantasy Metroidvania Ender Lilies: Quietus of the Knights. Launching on the Switch later this year, Ender...
News Incredibly Rare GBA Platformer 'Ninja Five-O' Is Coming To Switch
Limited Run Games and Konami team up again
Limited Run Games and Konami are adding another game to the retro specialists' Carbon Engine rereleases. This time, it's the GBA platformer Ninja Five-O (or Ninja Cop, as it's known in Europe) from Hudson Soft. And yep, it's coming to Switch later this year. The game was announced at IGN FanFest 2024 and...
News Tactical RPG 'Unicorn Overlord' Demo Gallops Onto eShop, Save Data Carries Over
Attention!
If you're itching to dive into Unicorn Overlord, the tactical RPG which launches on 8th March, then you can download a free demo from the Switch eShop right now. The demo was revealed during today's Nintendo Direct: Partner Showcase and Atlus has confirmed that your save data will carry over to the full game when it launches in just a...
News Super Monkey Ball Banana Rumble Is Rolling Exclusively Onto Switch Later This Year
Keep rollin', rollin', rollin', rollin'
Sega has announced Super Monkey Ball Banana Rumble, the first brand-new Super Monkey Ball game in 10 years. It'll be rolling onto the Switch later this year on 25th June, 2024. Featuring local co-op play for up to four players, and online multiplayer for up to sixteen, Banana Rumble looks to mix things up a...
News Surprise! Minecraft: Bedrock Edition Now Has Add-Ons
Try it out on Nintendo Switch
There's some exciting news for Minecraft fans across all console platforms today, with the launch of add-ons in Minecraft: Bedrock Edition of the game. These are mods created by partners and the community and then released on the game's Marketplace. As part of this, Mojang is celebrating with a collection of free...
News Slave Zero X Has Been Delayed On Switch
A bit more TLC required
Slave Zero X, the pixel art action game from developer Poppy Works, has been delayed on Switch, as confirmed by publisher Ziggurat. While no firm release date for the game has been set, Poppy Works is currently aiming to get it out on Switch around early Spring 2024. The reason for the delay is simple: Poppy Works and...
News World Of Goo 2 Brings Gooey Mayhem To The Switch In May
Goo-dness me
The gooey classic World of Goo is finally getting a sequel on Switch with World of Goo 2, and it's heading to the console on 23rd May, 2024. The game looks like more of the same, which for us, is definitely a positive. It looks frankly bonkers, and we can't wait to start building ridiculous contraptions with the goo once again...
News Digimon Game Producer Kazumasa Habu Has Left His Role After 12 Years
"I have been quietly passing the baton"
Kazumasa Habu, game producer for the Digimon franchise, has announced that he has left his role after 12 years. Starting with Digimon Story: Lost Evolution, he went on to produce a number of entries in the series before finishing with Digimon Survive in 2022. In a statement posted on X (formerly Twitter) and...
News Llamasoft: The Jeff Minter Story Delivers Playable Industry History Next Month
Release date announced
The second game in Digital Eclipse's 'Gold Master Series', Llamasoft: The Jeff Minter Story, is coming to Nintendo Switch (and other platforms) on 13th March 2024. The release date was revealed IGN FanFest 2024 along with a brand new trailer which highlights the star of this second playable documentary, legendary British...
News Warhammer 40,000 DLC Brings The Battle To PowerWash Simulator Next Week
"Purge the unclean"
PowerWash Simulator has revealed its next themed DLC pack is based on the Warhammer 40,000 universe. It will launch next week on the Nintendo Switch and allows players to wash away dirt and grime from massive recreations of the popular miniature wargame. As the player, you'll take control of the all-new Adeptus Mecanicus...
Tuesday20th Feb 2024
News It Looks Like Gold And Silver Will Feature In The Next 'Pokémon Presents'
But in what form..?
In case you missed it, The Pokémon Company announced that the next Pokémon Presents showcase will broadcast on 27th February, 2024. It's not known what will be featured during the presentation, but thanks to a little tip from Nintenduo, it looks like
News You Can Now Buy Your Very Own Sheikah Slate From Zelda: Breath Of The Wild
It ain't cheap, though
If you fancy yourself your very own Sheikah Slate from The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, then you're in luck. First 4 Figures has revealed a replica of the tool that you can pre-order right now with delivery estimated to commence in Q1 2025. As with the majority of products from First 4 Figures, though, it's not going...
Hands On We've Played Princess Peach: Showtime! - Is It Any Good?
Show must go on
Princess Peach: Showtime! is a game that isn’t going to immediately appeal to many of the fans of big shooty bang-bang games like DOOM Eternal, but there’s a place for it still with an audience as sizeable as that of the Switch. Nintendo invited us to come along and give the game a go for ourselves ahead of its release on 22nd...
News Pokémon Presents Announced For 27th February 2024
And another one
The next Pokémon Presents showcase has been announced by The Pokémon Company for the end of the month, on Pokémon Day no less. On Tuesday 27th February at 6am PT / 9am EST / 2pm GMT / 3pm CET / 12am AEST (Wednesday), we'll be getting a presentation on the latest Pokémon news over on the official Pokémon YouTube channel. It's...
News Nintendo Releases Update For Switch (Version 17.0.1), Here Are The Details
Another "rebootless" update has gone live
After a system update in December last year, bumping the Switch's firmware up to Version 17.0.1, Nintendo has now quietly released another "rebootless" update. This was once again highlighted by dataminer 'OatmealDome' on social media, who shares a brief reminder that "rebootless updates" do not require you...
Round Up The Previews Are In For Princess Peach: Showtime!
Standing ovation or slow clap?
We still have a little way to go before Nintendo lifts the curtain on Princess Peach: Showtime! on 22nd March, but that doesn't mean that we can't have a little peek behind it to see how things are shaping up. The way that we can do this is by checking out the game's previews (sorry, there's no actual curtain) which...
Guide Where To Buy Mario vs. Donkey Kong On Switch
Best deals and cheapest prices
The Nintendo Switch is fast becoming the ultimate Mario machine, with Mario vs Donkey Kong now joining an already huge list of amazing Mario titles available on the system. The game launched on February 16th 2024, with retail deals now live in the US and UK. We're keeping track of all retail options for you on this...
Talking Point Nintendo Direct Predictions - What Do You Hope To See?
Howdy, Partner
There she is! After waiting patiently for the first Nintendo Direct of 2024 — looking back to determine the most probable date Nintendo would unleash its next bumper crop of Switch game reveals and news — we finally have the time, date, and flavour confirmed: 21st February, and it's a Partner Showcase. <related...
Review Bandle Tale: A League Of Legends Story (Switch) - A Cute Crafting RPG That Needs Untangling
Legends never die
Last month, Riot Games announced a substantial number of layoffs within the company, and one of the casualties was the Riot Forge publishing arm. Over the last few years, Riot Forge partnered with various indie developers to produce a diverse lineup of single-player games set in the world of Runeterra, and these games all proved to...
News Cult Of The Lamb Summons New Update On Switch, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Bleat it, bugs!
2022's indie darling Cult of the Lamb has seen a good level of post-launch support over the past two years covering everything from content updates to crossovers. Today, developer Massive Monster has shared a new batch of newness, and while it might not be quite as exciting as some of those we have seen in the past, it's good to know...
News New Special Edition TIME Magazine Celebrates 25 Years Of Pokémon In North America
Better late than never, eh?
It has been 25 years since Pokémon Red and Blue was released in North America. In fact, it has been 25 years and five months, but in the spirit of 'better late than never,' TIME has decided to get in on the action with a new special edition of the magazine. Ahead of Pokémon Day 2024 (and the Pokémon Presents showcase...
Review Promenade (Switch) – Imperfect But Pleasant (And Punishing) Puzzle-Platforming
Cog-nitive
In games, we often talk about ‘levels’ and ‘levelling up’. Promenade takes that to the – ahem – next level. France-based Holy Cap Studios and Red Art Games bring us this 2D puzzle-platformer collectathon that connects a mix of lands via a Great Elevator. Inspired by other titles, it may not be the most original, but true to...
News Stolen Realm Is A Turn-Based Fantasy RPG Adventuring Onto Switch Next Month
Let's roll
Publisher and developer Burst2Flame has today announced that it will be bringing the fantasy turn-based RPG Stolen Realm to Switch on 8th March. This takes everything that we are used to seeing in fantasy RPGs — a huge class system, strategic combat, dragons — and adds in a new 'simultaneous' twist where your whole party takes their...
Feature Shiren The Wanderer Devs On Preserving Series' "Difficulty" And "Uniqueness"
"I made sure to preserve what I believed to be valuable"
Shiren the Wanderer is one of the longest-running roguelike series in the world. Debuting back in 1995 as the second entry in the Mystery Dungeon series, Mystery Dungeon 2: Shiren the Wanderer introduced the world to the young boy who would explore many procedurally-generated dungeons over the...
News Nintendo's Next Switch Online Game Trial Is Now Available (North America)
Kick-off today
It's a new month and that means there's now a new Switch Online trial available to members of Nintendo's subscription service. This time around it's EA Sports FC 24 and it's accessible to subscribers from now until 26th February 2024 in North America. The same trial started in Europe last week and runs until 21st February 2024 in...
Random Mario Kart 8 Tournaments With A Live Jazz Band Is A Thing
Sign us up
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe has some superb music; that much is certain. We've spent many hours bopping our heads along to the jazz-inspired tracks with our headphones on, but what if you could experience the music with a live jazz band instead? Well, you can! If you're willing to travel to Oklahoma City, that is. As highlighted by The Guardian,...
News Netflix Confirms New Episodes Of Pokémon Concierge Are On The Way
Get ready to return to the Pokémon Resort
After a delightful introduction last December, the new stop-motion Netflix series Pokémon Concierge is now getting more episodes. Netflix and The Pokémon Company have confirmed "new episodes" are "now in production". It's not been revealed just yet how many episodes we'll be getting or when they'll...
Monday19th Feb 2024
Talking Point If 'Switch 2' Isn't Coming Until 2025, What's Nintendo Got Up Its Sleeve This Year?
Is there enough in the tank to coast through 2024?
Reports that Nintendo's unannounced Switch successor may be subject to a behind-the-scenes delay suggest that the current console might have yet another Holiday season all to itself. In March, Nintendo Switch will enter its eighth year, and scuttlebutt from industry sources had previously pegged...
News Nintendo Shares Drop Following Latest Reports Of Switch 2 'Delay'
After seeing a record high last month
Nintendo's shares in Japan have dropped after last week's report that the Switch successor will now not be launching until Q1 2025 (thanks, VGC). The company posted a record high for shares last month, as 'Switch 2 fever' seemed to be sweeping the globe. However, following the claim by Brazilian journalist
News Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance Has Been Rated In Korea
Supposedly a 'complete edition' of the RPG
If you've yet to experience Altus' excellent RPG Shin Megami Tensei V on the Switch, then worry not, because it looks like a more complete edition is on the way. As reported by Gematsu, a rating for Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance by The Game Rating and Administration Committee of Korea has been spotted,...
News Nintendo Is Currently The Richest Company In Japan
Rolling in yen
According to new data from Toyo Keizai, an economics magazine company based in Tokyo, Japan, Nintendo is currently the richest company in the country. As spotted by Install Base forums and X user Pierre485, Nintendo currently boasts a cash and cash equivalent value of roughly $11.44 billion when converted from Japanese yen. According...
Review qomp 2 (Switch) - The Spiritual Successor That Pong Deserves
Ping-Pong
When Atari first announced qomp2 as a reimagining of the arcade classic Pong, we must admit to feeling somewhat sceptical of the similarities. Yet after completing all 30 levels in the Graphite Lab-developed puzzler, we’re convinced that it is very much the spiritual successor that Pong deserves. It’s a game that only increased its...
News Team Friday Triumphs In Splatoon 3's Latest Splatfest
Ladies and gentlemen, the weekend
Update #3 [Mon 19th Feb, 2024 09:45 GMT]: Well, the weekend of inking is once again over in Splatoon 3 and we have another Splatfest champion. In Europe, North America and Australia regions, it was Team Friday that came out on top in the battle of "What's the best day of the weekend?" What's more, it was a pretty...
Random Japan Is Getting Another Mother-Themed G-Shock Watch
Earthbound celebrates 30th anniversary this year
The cult hit EarthBound (Mother 2) is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year, so naturally, that means that Japan is getting another collaboration between Mother and watch manufacturer Casio. Due for launch on 14 March, 2024 via a lottery purchase system, the 'Mother Red's GW-6900' follows a...
Poll What Review Score Would You Give Mario vs. Donkey Kong?
Mario vs. DK vs. you
Last week, Mario and Donkey Kong's decade-old dispute bubbled back to the surface in the appropriately titled Mario vs. Donkey Kong, a Switch remake of the identically titled GBA original from 2004. NL's stalwart PJ O'Reilly enjoyed his time with it, awarding it a 'Good' 7/10 in his review and highlighting the new co-op mode as...
UK Charts Mario vs. Donkey Kong Swings Past The Competition In Its Debut Week
Always bet on red
After a brief delay, we have got our first look at this week's UK boxed charts and it has been a good one for Nintendo's newest remaster. Yes, Mario vs. Donkey Kong has climbed the ladder in its debut week, beating the rest of the competition to grab the gold. The Nintendo mascot appears another two times in the top ten, in fact,...
News 'SpringFest' Blooms Into Splatoon 3 This April With A Fresh Batch Of Free Items
"stay tuned for more details"
Speeding from one event to the next, Nintendo has today announced that the 'SpringFest' festival will be coming to Splatoon 3 in April 2024. @NintendoUK made the announcement by showing some of the Splatsville decorations that we can expect to see and noting that more information will be revealed soon. Going by...
Exclusive Warhammer 40,000: Dakka Squadron Blasts Off On Switch Next Month
'Direct Dakka'
It's been a minute since we last covered Warhammer 40,000: Dakka Squadron (August 2023, specifically), but we can now exclusively reveal that the game is heading to Switch on 8 March, 2024. The accompanying trailer from publisher RedDeearGames showcases some direct Switch footage, and while there's certainly been a noticable...
News Mario vs. Donkey Kong's OG Composers Talk Making The Jump From GBA To Switch
“This was the opportunity of a lifetime”
Mario vs. Donkey Kong is finally here on Switch. This remake gives the original GBA puzzle platformer a fresh lick of paint and throws in a handful of new features too — including a fully revamped score. The composers for the GBA original, DigiPen Music Department, were brought back on this time around...
Sunday18th Feb 2024
News RPG Farming Adventure 'Tales Of Seikyu' Confirms Release On Switch Platforms
"Explore a vast Yōkai world with friends"
If you're looking for another fantasy farming adventure with RPG elements, the Kickstarter project Tales of Seikyu (not to be confused with Bandai Namco's Tales Of series) is one to watch. At the end of last month, this new game reached its $200K stretch goal - locking in a release on all systems including...
News First 4 Figures Unveil Zelda: Breath Of The Wild Sheikah Slate Statue, Pre-Orders Open Soon
Update: Here's a look
Update [Sun 18th Feb, 2024 08:00 GMT]: First 4 Figures has now shared a full video showcasing the Sheikah Slate. Pre-orders for this will open next week on 20th February 2024. A separate video also shows off the functions including a LED light-up base that changes colours. The tablet is detachable from the base as well...
And Chapter 3 is nearly "totally complete"
Undertale creator Toby Fox has provided another newsletter update about the upcoming Deltarune chapters. The team is currently working on the Japanese localisation of Chapter 3 and will follow this with porting and bug testing. It will then be "totally complete". As for Chapters 4 and 5, the main focus is...
News Sega's Upcoming Crazy Taxi Revival Will Apparently Be A "Triple-A" Game
Multiple legacy franchises are making a return
At The Game Awards last year, Sega revealed it would be reviving a handful of classic franchises for modern platforms. If you are wondering just how impressive these titles might be, it seems the third-party publisher and developer could be going all out. During a chat with The Japan Times, the team at...
News Turok 3: Shadow Of Oblivion Remastered Receives A New Update
Fixes, improvements and much more
Following its launch late last year, the first-person shooter Turok 3: Shadow of Oblivion Remastered has received a new update. If you haven't already played the remaster, it's certainly worth a look if you played the original game, just don't expect multiplayer mode. Overall though, it's fast and violent with an...
Mailbox Switch 2 Concepts, Legacy Revivals, Goemon Haiku - Nintendo Life Letters
Issue #9 - February 2024
Welcome, one and all, as we once again rifle through the Nintendo Life Mailbox. Our monthly letters page returns with a crop of correspondences from Nintendo Life readers covering all sorts of gaming-related topics. Got something you want to get off your chest? We're ready and waiting to read about your game-related...
Poll Box Art Brawl - Duel: Mario Vs. Donkey Kong 2: March Of The Minis
The Minis go marching two by two, hurrah, hurrah
Welcome one and all, to another episode of Box Art Brawl! Right then... Before we get cracking with this week's brawl, let's see how we got on last time, shall we? We looked at the lovely Inazuma Eleven Strikers for the Wii, pitting Japan against Europe in a classic duel. It was a relatively close...
Feature "It Just Felt Right" - How Story Of Seasons & Piczle Cross Is The Perfect Union
"I am an unapologetic fan of the Story of Seasons series"
What's more relaxing than a farming sim? Many of us love to wind down with a few hours of tending crops, looking after cows, and taking in the seasons in a good ol' Story of Seasons game. And for almost 30 years, this hugely popular series has been sowing the seeds and setting the standard...
Saturday17th Feb 2024
Guide Best Donkey Kong Games Of All Time
Every DK game, as ranked by you
Update: To celebrate the 10th anniversary of DKC: Tropical Freeze and the return of DK (and his rivalry with Mario) to Switch in Mario vs. Donkey Kong, we're overhauling our Best DK Games list, switching it to a reader-ranked format. That's right, the list below is now governed by each game's User Rating in our...
News Nintendo Restocks Multiple Super Smash Bros. Ultimate amiibo (US)
Get 'em while you can
Alongside the launch of Sora and the arrival of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Version 13.0.2 this week, Nintendo appears to have restocked multiple amiibo on its official store in the US. As highlighted by 'Amiibo News' on social media, these restocks include Smash Bros. fighters like Sephiroth (Final Fantasy), Mega Man, and even...
Poll So, Will You Be Getting Mario vs. Donkey Kong For Switch?
The GBA title is back
Apart from the arrival of the Smash Bros. Sora amiibo this week, Nintendo has also revived Mario vs. Donkey Kong for Switch. This one is a bit different to the average new release because it's a remake of the 2004 Game Boy Advance title with a few new worlds, co-op mode and a new casual difficulty setting. We rather enjoyed...
Back Page The Best Cows On The Nintendo Switch
We would never steer you wrong
In the magazine business, the Back Page is where you'd find all the weird goofs that we couldn't fit in anywhere else. Some may call it "filler"; we prefer "a whole page to make terrible jokes that are tangentially related to the content of the mag". We don't have pages on the internet, but we still love terrible...
Guide Best Tomb Raider Games, Ranked - Lara Croft On Switch And Nintendo Systems
As ranked by you
Some people might understandably associate the Tomb Raider series, like WipeOut and Crash Bandicoot, with PlayStation. Lara Croft shot to prominence as the poster girl of gaming in the lad-mag era of the late-'90s and feels forever tied to the cultural gaming cornerstone that is Sony's debut console. However, Core Design's original...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (February 17th)
Multi-platform plans
It has been another Direct-less week, but that isn't stopping us from taking our Switches for a spin this weekend. Welcome back to another edition of What Are You Playing! Yes, this week didn't bring the Direct announcement that many of us had foreseen, but there was still plenty of juicy news in the world of Nintendo...
Video Bandai Namco Reveals New Gameplay Footage Of Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot DLC 6
Releasing this month
Following the announcement of the Dragon Ball Z Kakarot - Goku's Next Journey DLC last month, Bandai Namco has now released a two-minute gameplay trailer showing a fight between Goten and Goku. According to the official description, this paid DLC will be arriving at some point later this month and follows on from
Friday16th Feb 2024
News Sakurai Acknowledges End Of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Development
The final major update arrived yesterday
It's been a long development cycle for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate with the team not only celebrating the initial launch of the game but also multiple updates and DLC fighters over the past five years. Now that the Sora (Kingdom Hearts) amiibo has arrived, the game's director Masahiro Sakurai has taken to...
Rumour Switch Successor Might Not Be Launching Until 2025
Here we go again...
The next Nintendo console — the Switch 2, Super Switch, whatever you want to call it — may not be releasing until 2025, new rumours are suggesting. Brazilian journalist Pedro Henrique Lutti Lippe (via VGC) made this claim in the O X do Controle podcast after consulting five different sources, who have all reportedly state
Rumour A Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase Will Reportedly Drop Next Week
We wants it, precious
We're in the middle of February, which means that based on recent history, it's widely expected that Nintendo will drop a Nintendo Direct showcase at some point during the month. However, since the firm has recently been chucking small nuggets of information out regarding some of its upcoming software, including the likes of...
News Nintendo Showcases All 94 Smash Bros. Ultimate amiibo In New Graphic
Everyone is (finally) here
With today's release of the Sora amiibo for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, the collection is complete. Every fighter now has a corresponding figure (excluding alternate costumes), Sakurai has announced that development is over, and Nintendo has put together a neat image to mark the occasion. Shared in a post on Twitter,...
News It Looks Like Maria Robotnik Will Appear In The Third Sonic Movie
Not a Shadow of doubt
We are still a little way off the release of Sonic the Hedgehog 3 (the movie) which is set to come to cinemas in December 2024. But today, we have had an interesting look at what's going down on set with a pretty clear hint of the events to come. We knew that Shadow the Hedgehog was going to be cropping up in the third movie...
Review Inkulinati (Switch) - Inky & Entertaining Turn-Based Battles, With Butt Trumpets
Die bard
When you’re going off to battle, you want to bring your best and strongest warriors with you. In most games, these fighters come in the form of muscle-bound, gun-toting avatars of destruction. In Yaza Games' Inkulinati, your champions are the odd animals that litter the pages of medieval manuscripts, led across the battlefield by the hand...
News Xbox Game Pass Really Isn't Coming To Nintendo Switch
Microsoft reiterates it will remain exclusive to Xbox
There's been conversation about Microsoft's Game Pass subscription service potentially being released on rival platforms, but at the end of last year, the company's gaming CEO Phil Spencer ruled this out. If you were hopeful this might change one day, it seems not. In Xbox's latest business...
Guide Every Basketball Game On Nintendo Switch
Everything from dunks to dumps
We're getting ready for NBA All-Star Weekend 2024 with a look at every basketball game on Nintendo Switch. The three-day event tips off in Indiana on 16th February with contests and challenges taking place every day until the 73rd All-Star Game finale on 18th February. With all of its high-flying athleticism,...
News Kirby Happy Meal Promotion Announced For McDonald's Japan
Would you like Kirby with that?
McDonald's will be running a new Happy Meal promotion in Japan featuring a bunch of new plush-like Kirby toys. This promotion will begin later this month on 23rd February 2024 and features two waves, with four plush in each one. Fans of the pink puff will have a chance to grab different versions of Kirby (including a...
News Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom Wins D.I.C.E. Awards 'Adventure Game Of The Year'
And Super Mario Bros. Wonder wins family GOTY
Update [Fri 16th Feb, 2024 06:45 GMT]: The 27th annual DICE Awards has just ended and (unsurprisingly) Baldur's Gate 3 took out the game of the year award. On the Nintendo front, Super Mario Bros. Wonder won "family game of the year" and The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
News Disco Elysium Dev ZA/UM Reportedly Cancels Project And Is Planning Layoffs
"The fish starts rotting from the head"
ZA/UM, the developer behind the sublime CRPG Disco Elysium: The Final Cut, is reportingly planning to lay off 24 workers after cancelling its next major project, codenamed 'X7'. This comes via Sports Illustrated's GLHF, which reports that the 24 workers currently at risk make up roughly a quarter of the...
News Switch Online's 'Missions & Rewards' Adds Mario vs. Donkey Kong Icons
Wave one is available now
Alongside the arrival of Mario vs. Donkey Kong on Switch, Nintendo has today released some new Switch Online icons. Some of the characters included in the first few waves are Mario, Donkey Kong, Shy Guy and Toad. You'll be able to redeem these for the usual price of 10 Platinum Points, with frames and backgrounds setting...
Thursday15th Feb 2024
News Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Version 13.0.2 Is Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Sora amiibo support has arrived
This week sees the release of the Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Sora amiibo, and as part of this, Nintendo has now bumped the game up to Version 13.0.2. This could potentially be the final major update for the game! According to the patch notes on the official support page, this latest update adds support for the Sora...
Hands On Strategy Fan? You Need To Keep An Eye On Vanillaware's Stunning 'Unicorn Overlord'
Stable unicorns
Company president George Kamitani wasn’t kidding when he teased that the studio’s next project was “one of Vanillaware's biggest productions” last year. The game he was talking about was Unicorn Overlord, a tactical RPG that, on the surface, looks like a homage to the SRPG greats of the ‘90s. Compared to the hugely...
News Nintendo's 'Play On Sale' Brings Up To 70% Off Select eShop Delights (Europe)
Advance Wars, WarioWare, Tomb Raider and more!
Nintendo has today announced its next big eShop sale of 2024, and we are ready to grab some discounts. The 'Play On' sale begins on the Switch eShop today and will be offering deals of up to 70% off until 25th February 2024. There is a good range of titles included this time around, from first-party...
Review PlateUp! (Switch) - A Tasty & Chaotic Roguelite Cooking Sim
Kitchen nightmares
The biggest challenge facing PlateUp! is the striking similarities to the other culinary stress simulator, Overcooked. Ghost Town Game’s hugely popular series has been fairly unique in its genre up until now. Making sure all orders are right, delivering dishes to tables in time, and washing up after — this rhythm will be...
News 'Lake' Delivers Peaceful Narrative Postage On Switch Today
Check out the launch trailer
Whitethorn Games is bringing the narrative mail simulator Lake to Nintendo Switch — and it's out today, 15th February for $19.99 / £17.99 on the eShop. Lake focuses on Meredith, a woman in her 40s who takes a well-deserved vacation from her big city job and returns to her hometown of Providence Oaks in Oregon. To...
News Microsoft To Bring Four Xbox Exclusives To Other Consoles, But Won't Name Them
Platforms also haven't been confirmed
After weeks of rumours, Xbox has finally confirmed that it will be bringing more Xbox exclusives to other consoles. What consoles, and what games, is anyone's guess. During today's Official Xbox Podcast, the Head of Xbox and CEO of Microsoft Gaming Phil Spencer confirmed that four titles that are currently...
News Play No Man's Sky For Free This Weekend As New 'Omega' Update Launches
Free... 2... 1... we have liftoff!
No Man's Sky developer Hello Games is back with another huge update as the game's 'Omega' patch is ready for liftoff. But that's not all. To celebrate the launch, the entire expedition will be available to play for free on Switch, whether you own the game or not. Yes, from 2pm GMT on 15th February until 6pm GMT on...
News Pop-Up Pokémon Center Store Returns To London This April
Reservation required for entry
The Pokémon Company has announced that the pop-up Pokémon Center store will be returning to the 2024 Pokémon Europe International Championships in London this year. The store will be open throughout the event at ExCeL London from 4th-7th April and will offer "International Championships-exclusive products" — a...
Nintendo Download 15th February (North America)
Mario vs. Donkey Kong! PlateUp! Bandle Tale!
The latest Nintendo Download update for North America has arrived, and it's bringing new games galore to the eShop in your region. As always, be sure to drop a vote in our poll and comment down below with your potential picks for the week. Enjoy! Switch eShop - Highlights: Mario vs. Donkey Kong...
Random Sonic Superstars' Free Shadow Costume Is Certainly Something
The ultimate costume?
Sonic Superstars is celebrating the announcement of Sonic X Shadow Generations with a free Shadow the Hedgehog costume, and you can download it now for free (thanks Sonic Stadium!). Originally announced at the recent Sony State o
News Mario vs. Donkey Kong Launch Week Update Now Live, Here's What's Included
There's a patch for the demo, too
Apart from the Tomb Raider Remastered trilogy, this week also marks the return of the Game Boy Advance title Mario vs. Donkey Kong on Switch. Although the game isn't even out yet, like so many other first-party releases nowadays, it's already been updated. Version 1.0.1 addresses an issue where the controls could...
News Minecraft Reveals New Hostile Mob "The Bogged"
And there's also some new DLC
The sandbox game Minecraft continues to expand and the latest reveal is a new hostile mob. It's called "The Bogged" and is a new poison skeleton mob that will be added in the upcoming 1.21 Update. It's available now in testing as well. Here's a bit about it from the official announcement, along with a look in the video...
News New Sonic-Style Kickstarter Project 'Rollin' Rascal' Hits Switch Goal
Gotta roll fast
You might have seen our sibling site Time Extension talking about a new Sonic-style Kickstarter project known as Rollin' Rascal. The upcoming 3D platformer developed by Curiomatic was already locked in for PC and as of this week, it's now been officially confirmed for the Nintendo Switch. This is all thanks to the Kickstarter...
News Blasphemous 2's Gorgeous Physical Collector's Edition Lands May Release Date
Pre-orders are now open
After being revealed at the end of last year, SelectaPlay has today announced that the stunning Collector's Edition physical of Blasphemous 2 will be slashing our way on 29th May. Pre-orders for this beefy bundle are now available through select retailers (including Amazon) for
News Master Alchemy And Turn-Based Battles In 'Hermetica' Later This Year
A potent mix
Publisher Abylight Studios and developer Red Mountain studios have released the reveal trailer for Hermetica, a turn-based deckbuilder roguelike set in 16th Century Toledo, coming to Nintendo Switch later this year. Boasting some incredibly unique visuals, Hermetica will see you build a deck of over 100 cards with unique powers and...
Japanese Charts Super Mario Bros. Wonder Jumps To The Top Spot, Once Again
Jump up, Superstar
The latest Japanese charts from Famitsu (via Gematsu) are now in and it has been a pretty quiet week — though that hasn't stopped a familiar face from returning to the top spot. Yes, everyone's favourite plumber and occasional elephant (as niche of a group as that is) is back at number one as Super Mario Bros. Wonder has sold...
News Horror Game 'Gylt' Is Scaring Up A Storm On Switch Next Month
BOO
Following its launch on other platforms, 'delicate' horror game GYLT is making its way to the Nintendo Switch next month on 14 March, 2024. Known for its accessible gameplay, stylish visuals, and cute, hand-drawn cutscenes, GYLT's gameplay almost gives off a 'family-friendly Alan Wake' kind of vibe, and we like it. You play as Sally who, after...
News Do You Smell It? Mr. Krabs Is Now Playable In Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2
Update: The first DLC character is out now
Update [Thu 15th Feb, 2024 18:30 GMT]: He's heeeere! Mr. Krabs is ready to join the roster in Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2. Mr. Krabs "money-loving" personality plays right into the character's build in the brawler. While he starts off as a slow fighter, the more damage he dishes out and takes, the more...
News Horror Game Doc 'TerrorBytes' To Include Interviews With 'Eternal Darkness' Director
Pre-orders available now
An upcoming five-part documentary celebrating the history of horror gaming has added Eternal Darkness director Denis Dyack and Silent Hill: Shattered Memories designer Sam Barlow to its growing list of industry experts. TerrorBytes: The Evolution of Horror Gaming will contain five hour-long episodes delving into the storied...
News Fashion Dreamer Releases Its Third Major Content Update On Switch
The free "Classic Fair Update" is now available
When Fashion Dreamer arrived on the scene last November, it was admittedly a tad underdone compared to certain other series like Style Savvy (New Style Boutique). Fortunately, developer Marvelous has made an effort to improve the situation with ongoing updates. This brings us to the third major...
News Surprise! System Shock Is The Latest Pinball M & FX DLC Table
It's a pinball Shodan
Zen Studios has teamed up with retro specialists Nightdive Studios to bring us an unexpected collaboration — System Shock Pinball. This is the latest DLC table for Pinball FX and Pinball M on the Switch eShop, and it's available today. The M version will give you the complete gory experience, while the FX table is a little...
Wednesday14th Feb 2024
Guide Best Nintendo Switch Couch Co-op Games
Awesome when you're part of a team
While there's a huge variety of gaming experiences available on Switch, there's a good chance that couch co-op games were a big part of the reason you bought Nintendo's hybrid console. After all, the Switch is tailor-made for those experiences thanks to its Joy-Con controllers, which double up as two separate pads...
Review Mario vs. Donkey Kong (Switch) - An Easygoing, Kid-Friendly Remake That's Just Fine
Junior Jungle Japes
Ok, let's see. The original Donkey Kong first released into arcades in 1981, where it became a smash hit that also happened to introduce us to two of Nintendo's most enduring mascots in the form of a great big agitiated ape and some springy little plumber guy. The game, in this very first incarnation, involved bounding around...
News Yoshitaka Murayama, Creator Of The Suikoden Franchise, Has Passed Away
Also served as director on Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes
We have just learned that Yoshitaka Murayama, creator of the Suikoden franchise and director/scenario writer on Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes, has sadly passed away due to complications with an ongoing illness. The news comes via Rabbit & Bear Studios, the development team...
Review Arzette: The Jewel Of Faramore (Switch) - An Adroit Homage To The Worst Zelda Games
You'll need a Philips head for this
You can’t move for retro-inspired games these days, to the extent that a developer saying “Hey, this looks like an old game!” has started to feel less like a selling point and more like a hop onto a crowded, pixelated bandwagon. If you’re after something that looks a bit like a modern NES or SNES game...
News The First Review For Mario Vs. Donkey Kong On Switch Is In
Any advance on the original?
Update: And now ours is too! You can check it out below: <related ids="161035"> We are mere days away from the release of Mario vs. Donkey Kong on Switch (which arrives on 16th February, if you were wondering). After having a perfectly fun time with the puzzle platformer when we went hands-on with it earlier...
Random It's Been Five Long Years Since Hollow Knight: Silksong Was Officially Announced
Is 2024 the year we finally get it?
You read the headline correctly — Hollow Knight: Silksong was officially revealed to the world five years ago today, on 14th February 2019. The sequel to Hollow Knight, Silksong follows your rival-turned-friend Hornet, who is captured and taken to the kingdom of Pharloom, where she must escape and reach the top...
Round Up The Reviews Are In For Mario vs. Donkey Kong
Which way are the stars tipping?
The iconic GBA puzzle platformer, Mario vs. Donkey Kong is all set to swing onto Switch later this week. A free eShop demo has been doing the rounds for a while now, but today we have got our first impressions of what to expect from the full game. Yes, the critics have had their say and we are here to give you the...
Round Up The Reviews Are In For Tomb Raider I-III Remastered
What did the critics think?
The legendary video game character Lara Croft returns today in Tomb Raider I-III Remastered. And if the title isn't already enough of a hint, it's a revamp of the first three games for modern audiences. You may have already seen our review here on Nintendo Life, but if you did miss we labelled it one of Aspyr's most...
News Nintendo's New Princess Peach Game Appears To Be Powered By Unreal Engine
A few other titles have also made use of it
During the Switch generation, Nintendo has sometimes developed the odd title on a different engine. We've seen Yoshi's Crafted World and more recently Pikmin 4 utilise the Unreal Engine and now it appears the upcoming release Princess Peach: Showtime! might have also been created in Unreal. This discovery...
News New Princess Peach: Showtime! Trailer Reveals Four New Outfit Transformations
What a surprise!
Update [Wed 14th Feb, 2024 14:20 GMT]: Well this is a surprise! After being accidentally posted to the Nintendo website earlier today (see our original coverage below), Nintendo has now officially revealed its latest look at Princess Peach: Showtime! which shows four new transformations in action. Much like the previous...
News Ys X: Nordics Will Launch On Switch In The West In Fall 2024
Roughly one year after Japan
After its initial release in Japan on 28 September 2023, Ys X: Nordics will be heading to the Nintendo Switch in the West in Fall 2024, courtesy of NIS America. If it wasn't obvious from the game's title, this will be the tenth mainline game from the long-running Ys franchise, which started all the way back in 1987 with...
Video Digital Foundry's Technical Analysis Of Tomb Raider I-III Remastered
"What's here is generally very well done"
Tomb Raider I-III Remastered arrives on the Switch this week and the tech experts at Digital Foundry have already got a video up about the performance and frame rate across each system. In case you missed it, the Switch version of this remaster runs at a native 1080p and 60 frames per second docked, and...
News Love Metroid And Axiom Verge? This New Metroidvania Might Be For You
'Rebel Transmute' launches next month
Publisher Jandusoft has announced that Rebel Transmute will launch on the Nintendo Switch on 14 March, 2024. If you're unfamiliar with the title, it's a pixel art Metroidvania that takea a few cues from the likes of Metroid and Axiom Verge in which you explore a vast world filled with weird and wonderful...
News Social Media Post Heavily Hints Toward 'Sea Of Thieves' Switch Release
Or does it..?
As we await for official word from Microsoft's Phil Spencer, Sarah Bond, and Matt Booty on what the future of Xbox will look like going forward, a cheeky social media post from the official Sea of Thieves account appears to be heavily hinting toward a multi-platform release. Posted a day before Xbox's big 'business update', during...
News Nintendo To Stop Repairing 2DS, New 3DS & 3DS XL In Japan
Goodbye, old friend
The 3DS has had a good run over the years, but it's at the end of its life now that Nintendo has concluded eShop sales and announced the shutdown of online play. Ahead of the shutdown of online play in April, Nintendo's customer support service has also revealed repairs for the system will be ending in Japan. Even though this...
News Upcoming Platformer 'Krimson' Looks Like A Nightmare, And We Want It
Metal as...
If you've been finding platformers to be a bit on the, shall we say, chill side, then you might want to keep an eye on Krimson, launching on the Switch eShop on 21 March, 2024. Described as a 'gritty, heart-pounding journey through a nightmarish hellscape', Krimson sees you navigate a series of frankly ridiculous environments that pulse...
Tuesday13th Feb 2024
Review Tomb Raider I-III Remastered (Switch) - The Best Way To Rediscover A Gaming Idol
When old becomes new
Not many game franchises manage to ascend to the status of ‘iconic’, but Tomb Raider is undoubtedly one of them. Despite the original trilogy being released for multiple platforms, Lara Croft quickly became synonymous with the PS1, standing toe-to-toe with Crash Bandicoot as one of the console’s mascots. Since then, of...
Hands On Quarter Arcades Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Arcade Machine
Let's kick shell
If you're a gamer over the age of 30 with a decent amount of disposable income, then you've almost certainly heard of the Quarter Arcades range. As the name suggests, these are 1/4-scale reproductions of famous coin-ops, and the company has collaborated with some of the biggest names in the business to expand its lineup over the...
News Disney Dreamlight Valley Is Teasing Its Next Update With Emoji
Mike Wazowski and Monsters Inc. are on the way
Gameloft continues to improve Disney Dreamlight with all sorts of content updates and the next one is expected to arrive in the coming weeks. Today it's released a teaser of its next update, which will feature a new Star Path (featuring seasonal unlocks). While details about this next Star Path haven't...
Hands On Splatoon 3's Spicy 'Side Order' DLC Isn't For The Faint Of Heart
Order from chaos
Online multiplayer, platforming, deckbuilding, horde rushes, bizarre missions that barely make sense even in context — it seems the wizards at Nintendo could put the Inklings and Octolings through just about anything and make it a blast. Now it’s time for the cephalopodic denizens of post-apocalyptic Earth to tackle the...
Guide New Nintendo Switch Games Release Dates - All Announced Switch Titles
Every confirmed Switch game for 2024 and beyond
What new Switch games in 2024 are releasing soon? Are any Switch games announced for 2025? Assuming that you've come here looking for a full list of announced Switch games coming in 2024 and beyond, you'll find the answers below. If you're not here for that...erm, hello! Nintendo's Switch has built an...
Anniversary Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze Is Now A Decade Old
Time for a new one?
Just in case you weren't feeling old today, it's now been a decade since Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze was released for the Wii U in Japan (13 February, 2014). Yes, the latest platformer in the Donkey Kong Country sub-series is now basically old enough to sneak a tenner out of Dad's wallet and laugh incessantly at toilet...
News Splatoon 3 'Fresh Season 2024' Brings New Weapons, Stages & Gear To The Splatlands
Inking our way next month
Nintendo has just revealed that Splatoon 3's next major update, 'Fresh Season 2024,' will be heading our way on 1st March and it looks set to bring a whole bunch of new goodies. So, what's involved this time around? Starting off with the biggies, Fresh Season 2024 will be adding a brand-new Turf War stage, Marlin Airport,...
News Xbox Exclusives Hi-Fi RUSH & Pentiment Reportedly Coming To "Rival Consoles"
"With other first-party titles also under consideration"
Rumours have been circulating recently about Microsoft potentially bringing select games to competitor platforms and Xbox has now confirmed its business update will take place this Thursday. Along with this, a new report from Th
News Nintendo Releases Adorable Stop-Motion Short For Mario Vs. Donkey Kong
Very short, mind
The Mario vs. Donkey Kong remake for the Nintendo Switch is right around the corner, so what better to celebrate than to induldge in a whopping 20-second stop-motion animation from Nintendo? This thing is short - like, really short - but it's still reasonably cute. Posted on Nintendo's social media channels, the animation showcases...
Random Even Giving Gifts To His Staff Was A Big Game To Sakurai
That's one way to break the ice
Masahiro Sakurai is best known for making video games (you don't need us to tell you that), but according to his latest YouTube video, he also made a game out of gift-giving. If Sakurai found himself with duplicate copies of games, or items that he didn't particularly need (even expensive things like graphics cards...
News Dreamcast Shmup 'Triggerheart Exelica' Is Getting A Physical Release On Switch
18 years after its original arcade release
The vertically-scrolling shmup Triggerheart Exelica is heading to the Nintendo Switch, and Red Art Games is going all out with three physical editions to accompany the eShop launch. Originally released for the Dreamcast in 2007 after an arcade launch in 2006 (becoming one of the short-lived console's final...
Random Up For A Challenge? Try Taking On Mario Wonder With The NES Power Pad
It is possible... just about
When Super Mario Bros. Wonder first launched at the end of last year, we asked you lovely lot what your controller of choice was to take on the latest 2D platformer. We listed the likes of the Joy-Con, Pro Controller and the SNES pad — heck, we even pushed the boat out and included the CRKD Nitro Deck! Basically, we...
Poll The Final Super Smash Bros. Ultimate amiibo Arrives This Week, Will You Be Getting It?
Sora from Kingdom Hearts completes the set
Nintendo's amiibo line is still going strong with new additions regularly. This week though marks the end of the Super Smash Bros. Ultimate line with the release of the final amiibo. Yes, we're now really at the end of this amazing line after all this time. This last character, as you might recall, is Sora...
News New Splatoon 3: Side Order Trailer Details Spire Of Order, Objectives & Color Chips
Disorderly
Splatoon 3: Side Order, the long-awaited single-player DLC for Splatoon 3, is just nine days away, and Nintendo has dropped an in-depth overview trailer to act as your guide for climbing the Spire of Order. We know the gist of Side Order already — as Agent 8, you wake up in a new "world of order", a grey-scale world which needs a bit...
News Demon Slayer's New Mario Party-Style Game Gets An Overview Trailer
Join Tanjiro and the Demon Slayers this April
In case you missed it, the popular manga and anime series Demon Slayer is getting its very own Mario Party-style video game this April on the Nintendo Switch. It will star Tanjiro, Nezuko, and the rest of the Demon Slayer Corp as they work their way around themed boards and participate in all sorts of...
News Monster Hunter Is Getting The Live Orchestra Treatment To Celebrate 20th Anniversary
Live performances coming to Japan this May
The 20th anniversary of the Monster Hunter series is almost upon us (11th March, for those wondering) and today Capcom has announced that it will be celebrating the franchise's iconic tunes with a series of live orchestral performances later this year. The first of these performances is set to be held in...
Monday12th Feb 2024
News Dead Cells Lead Designer Isn't Happy With "Abrupt" Decision To End Development
"...it’s a one-way strategy that leaves people behind"
Former lead designer on Dead Cells Sébastien Bénard has spoken out over Motion Twin and Evil Empire's announcement to end creative work on the hugely popular indie roguelike. Bénard, who left as an associate with Motion Twin to form Deepnight Games in 2020, shared a post on his official...
Random Super Mario Sunshine's Mysterious Language Has Been Translated
A linguistic odyssey
Do you remember the mysterious swirly language dotted around Super Mario Sunshine's Isle Delfino? Probably not, and that's okay — this is a 20-year-old game, after all. But that hasn't stopped one YouTuber from the channel 2CPhoenix from digging in a little further. Yes, if you hadn't guessed by now, the language has been...
News Nihon Falcom's Original 'Ys' RPG Arrives On Switch This Week
Yep, the PC-8801 version
Publisher D4 Enterprise is back with another entry in the EGGCONSOLE series. The original PC-8801 version of Nihon Falcom's iconic action RPG Ys is set to launch on the Switch eShop on 15th February under the catchy little title EGGCONSOLE Ys PC-8801mkIISR. The Ys series has grown in popularity as the years have gone by,...
News Sega Reports 'Sluggish' Sales Of Sonic Superstars And Other Major Titles
But Pachislot is doing well
Sega has released its financial results for Q3 of FY2024, and it paints a somewhat disappointing picture for the company as it reports 'sluggish' sales of premium titles, including Sonic Superstars (thanks, IGN). In its Notice of Revision of Operating Results Forecast letter, the company states "In the Consu
News Switch Is Getting Another N64-Inspired Platformer, And It Looks Great
What a dream
Fans of platformers like Banjo-Kazooie and Spyro the Dragon are in for a treat later this month, as Super Rare Games and Bynine Studios are bringing a charming new N64-inspired platformer to the Switch on 29 February, 2024. Cavern of Dreams takes the classic, lo-fi visuals of N64 platformers to provide a new yet familiar take on the...
Video Tomb Raider I-III Remastered - 13 Minutes Of Direct Switch Gameplay
Are the visuals really that good?
Of all the games that we would expect to receive a remaster, the original Tomb Raider trilogy admittedly wasn't at the top of our list. Yet here it is. Tomb Raider I-III Remastered is just around the corner, and we've only been bloomin' playing it on our trusty Switch. So how is it holding up? Well, you'll have to...
Soapbox With Switch Online, It's The Perfect Time To Bring Back These Wii U Gems
An absolute NES-cessity
Soapbox features enable our individual writers and contributors to voice their opinions on hot topics and random stuff they've been chewing over. Today, Ethan looks back on a pair of Wii U games — and a 3DS sibling — which could help curious gamers navigate the Switch Online retro library if they were given a second...
UK Charts Top Three Receive Another Shake Up, But Mario Stands Firm
Evergreen
The UK Charts look somewhat familiar this week, as both Hogwarts Legacy and EA Sports FC 24 return to positions one and two respectively. This means that Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League has now slipped down to take the bronze in what will no doubt be a blow to Warner Bros. Games after just a couple of weeks on the market. Mario,...
News Mojo Nixon, Musician And 1993 Mario Movie Actor, Has Passed Away
The musician, actor and DJ was 66 years old
We have just learnt of the sad news that Mojo Nixon, the musician, actor and radio DJ, has passed away at the age of 66. Nintendo fans may recognise Nixon as the live-action face of Toad in 1993's Super Mario Bros. movie. This portrayal was more of an all-singing, government-defying, human-looking take on...
Random Make Valentine's Day Extra Sweet With A Downloadable Princess Peach: Showtime! Card
PDF Peach
Valentine's Day is right around the corner. All of you romantic lot already knew that, of course, but if (and we're being strictly hypothetical here) the big day has somehow slipped your mind, you might be on the lookout for the perfect last-minute card. Well, look no further! As is becoming something of a yearly tradition, Nintendo is...
Sunday11th Feb 2024
News More Switch 2 Rumours Surface In New "Exclusive" From Reuters
Expected in 2024 and "likely" to include a custom chip
The rumours about a supposed successor to the Switch continue, and the latest report (which admittedly supports a lot of previous claims) comes from an "exclusive" by Reuters. According to the news agency, Nvidia is currently "building a new business unit" specialising in "designing bespoke...
News Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom Link Figma Final Design Unveiled
Ganondorf, Zelda & other Nintendo characters also teased
Last July, the Good Smile Company lifted the lid on a new Max Factory figma of Link based on his latest Switch outing The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. At the time, we got an early look at him, and now in a new update at the 'Wonderful Hobby Life For You 38' event, the final (and...
Saturday10th Feb 2024
News The Legend Of Zelda: Twilight Princess Manga Series Is Getting A Box Set
Featuring "all 11 volumes of the smash-hit manga series"
Remember The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess manga series that began life in February 2016 and ended its run in early 2022? It was created by Akira Himekawa (the combined name for the two artists behind this series) and will later this year be available as a complete set. According to...
Sunday11th Feb 2024
Back Page 15 Superb Owls On Nintendo Switch
What a hoot
In the magazine business, the Back Page is where you'd find all the weird goofs that we couldn't fit in anywhere else. Some may call it "filler"; we prefer "a whole page to make terrible jokes that are tangentially related to the content of the mag". We don't have pages on the internet, but we still love terrible jokes — so welcome to...
Saturday10th Feb 2024
News Knuckles Spin-Off Show Trailer Smashes Paramount+ Viewership Records
It hits hard, like Knuckles
The Sonic the Hedgehog live-action movies have broken all sorts of box office records so far, and it looks like Paramount could have another huge hit on its hands with the upcoming "six-episode streaming event" Knuckles, due out on 26th April 2024. According to Collider, the trailer for the new series (featuring the...
Sunday11th Feb 2024
News Smash Bros. Ultimate's Final amiibo Seemingly Spotted In The Wild
Sora from Kingdom Hearts arrives next week
Next week sees the release of the Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Sora amiibo. If you are curious to know what this Kingdom Hearts representative will look like in the flesh, some video footage has now apparently surfaced on social media. This was originally posted by 'cloud_xixi' and highlighted by the
Poll Box Art Brawl - Duel: Inazuma Eleven Strikers
Cover goals
It's the weekend and that can only mean one thing, it's time for another edition of What Are You Pla- wait, no, not that one. It's time for another edition of Box Art Brawl! Before we kick off this week's match-up, let's take it back to last time when we looked at the Virtual Boy's Jack Bros. For such a rare game, this was a pretty...
News Pokémon GO Is Changing How Android Users Redeem Offer Codes
"We are hoping this will be an easy transition"
If you're an Android user and are still playing Pokémon GO regularly, as of next week, Niantic will be changing how trainers with these particular devices redeem "offer codes". After 13th February 2024, Android devices will be "unable to redeem offer codes within the app". From here on out, all users...
Saturday10th Feb 2024
Guide Every American Football Game On Nintendo Switch
Enough to make you mad(den)
We've given this guide a good refresh ahead of the 2024 Super Bowl, which takes place on 11th February and sees defending champions the Kansas City Chiefs go up against the San Francisco 49ers. There's a lot at stake here, so to help diffuse the tension, why not grab some game snacks and check out what American football...
News Surprise! Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Has Added New Pokémon Scarlet And Violet Spirits
Update: This event is now live
Update [Sat 10th Feb, 2024 03:30 GMT]: In case you missed it the first time, this spirit event is now officially underway in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. Once again, you'll have a total of five days to collect them all, so join in on the fun while you can. Original article [Wed 7th Feb, 2024 01:55 GMT]: Super Smash...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (February 10th)
Go on and tell us
Well folks, with Nintendo releasing its financial results this week, many of us thought that a Direct announcement wouldn't be too far behind, but alas. Maybe next week. Anyway, we got news that the Nintendo Switch has now sold over 139 million units, which is just astonishing, while Mario Kart 8 Deluxe passes the 60 million mark...
Friday9th Feb 2024
Guide Best Nintendo Remakes & Remasters Of All Time, Ranked
Harder, better, faster, stronger
We've updated this list with Mario vs. Donkey Kong, and have also reworked it from 'remakes-only' to now feature Nintendo-published remasters, too. Happy now? Read on for more details... When it comes to remaking, remastering, and re-releasing a game, it's easy to assume every publisher out there is plundering its...
News Nintendo's The Legend Of Zelda Orchestra Concert Is Now Available To Watch For Free
Da-da-da-DAAAAAAA
Ready for some Hylian tunes? Nintendo's The Legend of Zelda orchestral concert is now available to watch on YouTube for free! This broadcast follows the cancellation of Nintendo Live 2024, with both The Legend of Zelda and Splatoon concerts being rescheduled for today and tomorrow respectively. The eagle-eyed viewers out there...
News Prince Of Persia: The Lost Crown Receives A New Update On Switch
Here's what's included
Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown has been out for almost a month now and Ubisoft is in the process of rolling out a new update for the game across all platforms. On the Switch, this should bump the game up to Version 1.0.5 and it will require around 397MB download. Included are quest fixes, gameplay adjustments, and some user...
Random Get A Closer Look At Nintendo's Link, Zelda And Ganondorf TOTK Statues
Witness a king's revival
We all remember back at Nintendo Live 2022 when the world first locked eyes on that awesome Tears of the Kingdom Link statue, right? Nintendo would later go on to reveal a Ganondorf version too and now, as a part of the
News Limited Run Games Announces Retro SHMUP Combo Pack For Switch
Pre-orders open next week
If you're still busy building your physical library on the Nintendo Switch, you might want to check out Limited Run's latest offering. It's a retro shoot 'em up combo pack featuring two games on one game card. This includes Gleylancer and Gynoug which were both released on the Switch eShop in 2021. Pre-orders for this...
News CRKD's New Wireless Switch Controller Comes In A Stunning Famicom Design
Hall Effect Thumbsticks? Check
CRKD (pronounced 'Cracked' - very good), the company behind the rather lovely Nitro Deck, has revealed a 'sister controller' dubbed the Neo S. Available to pre-order via CRKD's website for £49.99, the controllers are due to start shipping from April 2024. Boasting Hall Effect Thumbsticks, adjustable triggers, back...
News Dead Cells Will Receive No New Content After Next Update, Confirms Devs
Dead Cells is... dead?
After five years of post-launch support, Motion Twin and Evil Empire have today announced that there will be no new Dead Cells content added to the game after the release of Update 35. The announcement was made via a post on the game's Steam page and on the Evil Empire Twitter account, with both teams thanking players for...
News 'Twitch Plays Pokémon' Returning To Kanto For Its 10th Anniversary
Tune in next week
Believe it or not, but it's now been 10 years of the social gaming experiment 'Twitch Plays Pokémon'. To celebrate this milestone, the channel is planning to return to the Kanto region on 12th February 2024. In the lead-up to this anniversary, it's been revealed this will be a "new run in the classic style", and it's also noted...
News Shin chan: Shiro Of Coal Town Looks Gorgeous In New Trailer
Western release is still confirmed
If you cast your mind back to the September 2023 Nintendo Direct, you probably won't remember the reveal of Shin chan: Shiro of Coal Town. Why? Because it only featured in the Japanese showcase. But that didn't stop publisher Neos from confirming a Western release at the time, and it doesn't make us any less...
News Tactical RPG 'Tenderfoot Tactics' Promises Limitless Customisation On Switch
Launching later this month
If you're a fan of tactical RPGs, then you'll want to keep an eye on Tenderfoot Tactics, launching on Nintendo Switch later this month on February 21st, 2024. Showcasing minimal, abstract visuals, the game promises straightforward gameplay that's easy to pick up, yet also offers a boatload of depth and customisation. The...
Video Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Return To Fortnite With Radical New Cinematic Trailer
They're back and "kicking some baddie butt!"
The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles have returned in a new Fortnite crossover event. Alongside this, Epic Games has released a slick new cinematic trailer titled "Turtles Kick Baddie Butt". As part of the event this time, the turtles are wielding their signature weapons in battle: "The Teenage Mutant...
Thursday8th Feb 2024
News Nintendo Will Offer "Unique Proposals" To Overcome Challenges Of Platform Transitions
Approaching business with "a great sense of urgency"
In a Q&A session following Nintendo's quarterly financial report earlier this week, company president Shuntaro Furukawa addressed the challenges of transitioning between generational platforms, stating that Nintendo will continue to offer "unique proposals" to stand out from the crowd (thanks,...
News Super Mario Maker 2 Updated To Version 3.0.3, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Available now
Update [Thu 8th Feb, 2024 04:55 GMT]: Following yesterday's update to Super Mario Maker 2 on the Switch, dataminer 'OatmealDome' has now shared a post on social media platform X, noting how there was "no new content" added behind the scenes in the latest update. The sole adjustment has been to the game's code, although it's not clear...
Video Digital Foundry Talks 8-Inch 'Switch 2' Screen, Joy-Con Compatibility
"I just want some answers at this point"
With rumours of a potential Switch successor landing in 2024, there's much talk on exactly what the system will entail and whether it will retain the overall concept of Nintendo's hybrid console. One of the most recent rumours doing the rounds is regarding the console's screen size, with one analyst noting...
News Octopath Traveler Studio 'Acquire Corp.' Bought By FromSoftware Owner
For an undisclosed sum
Kadokawa, the owner of companies including FromSoftware and Spike Chunsoft, has today announced that it has bought the studio behind Octopath Traveler, Acquire Corp. (thanks, VGC). The company confirmed that it had made Aquire into "a wholly owned subsidiary" in its recent quarterly financials briefing, where it explained its...
News Microsoft's Xbox Layoffs Hit Crash Bandicoot And Spyro Developer 'Toys For Bob'
It reportedly includes an office closure
Just weeks ago, Xbox's owner Microsoft announced mass layoffs, and now in an update, it seems the Crash Bandicoot, Spyro and Skylanders developer Toys for Bob has been hit. According to the San Francisco Chronicle, 86 workers will be affected at the developer's office in Novato, Cali
First Impressions Turn-Based Scrawler 'Inkulinati' Flows Well After A Wordy Intro (Exclusive)
Not at all afraid to be killed in nasty ways
Yaza Games' Medieval scribe-inspired turn-based battler, Inkulinati, is coming to Switch on 22nd February. It's picked up several awards since its Early Access release on Steam, including Gamescom 2022's Best Indie Game and Most Original Game, so it's great to see the full version finally penned in on...
Soapbox I Hated Metroid: Zero Mission At First, Until I Loved It
We all make mistakes
Soapbox features enable our individual writers and contributors to voice their opinions on hot topics and random stuff they've been chewing over. Today, to celebrate Metroid: Zero Mission's 20th anniversary on 9th February 2024, Ollie looks back on his initial experience with the game, and why first impressions can't always be...
Random Nintendo's President Dodges Question On The Legend Of Zelda Movie
Nope, next
During Nintendo's Q&A session for its latest financial update, President Shuntaro Furukawa practically dodged, dipped, ducked, dived, and dodged his way out of a question regarding the upcoming Legend of Zelda movie from Shigeru Miyamoto and Avi Arad. Granted, we're surprised someone even had the gall to ask such a specific question...
Japanese Charts Persona 3 Reload Dominates In A Quiet Week For Switch Software
Please sir, can I have some Switch games?
This week's Japanese charts are in from Famitsu (via Gematsu) and things are looking rather PlayStation-heavy compared to what we are used to seeing. It's the new releases that are dominating the competition this time around. Persona 3 Reload's PS5 version tops the charts with 76,368 copies sold, while its...
News EVO Would Happily Welcome Back Smash Bros. Tournaments
"Always happy to host Smash"
The fighting game championship series EVO this week revealed its roster for 2024 and it features the usual mix of Tekken, Mortal Kombat, Street Fighter and various other prominent fighting series. Unfortunately, one popular all-star series that's been missing for a few years now is Smash Bros. by Nintendo. Ni
News Forget The Sonic Movie, The First Trailer Is Here For Knuckles' Spin-Off Show
"He just hits different"
We have known about the Idris Elba-led Knuckles TV series for a while now, but today we have got our first real look at what's in store thanks to a new trailer from Paramount. The "six-episode streaming event" — whatever happened to 'series'? — will air on Paramount+ on 26th April and is set to serve as a spin-off to...
News Switch Online Racer F-Zero 99 Receives Another Update (Version 1.2.1), Here's What's Included
A small patch after last month's big update
After a sizable update towards the end of last month, Nintendo has rolled out yet another one for its Switch Online racer F-Zero 99. This one, which is admittedly more of a patch, bumps the game up to Version 1.2.1. It comes with a single but significant fix - resolving an issue that could send players...
Nintendo Download 8th February (North America)
Tomb Raider! Arzette! Cannibal Abduction!
The latest Nintendo Download update for North America has arrived, and it's bringing new games galore to the eShop in your region. As always, be sure to drop a vote in our poll and comment down below with your potential picks for the week. Enjoy! Switch eShop - Highlights: Tomb Raider I–III Remastered...
News Disney Invests $1.5bn In Epic To Create New Universe Connected With Fortnite
It's Disney's "biggest entry ever" in games
Disney has announced it's teaming up with developer and publisher Epic to create a "games and entertainment universe" connected to the popular free-to-play title Fortnite. As part of this Disney is also investing $1.5 billion to acquire an equity stake in Epic Games. This new game universe and "multiyear...
Wednesday7th Feb 2024
Guide 94 Switch Games You Should Pick Up in Nintendo's 'Jump-Start' January Sale (US)
Reminder: Sale ends tonight
Just a gentle reminder folks, if you're interested in making the most of Nintendo's Jump-Start January sale, then you'll need to be quick - it ends tonight (February 7th) at 11:59 p.m. PT. So feel free to peruse our list of all the games we've scored at least a 9/10 on Nintendo Life. Might as well extend that backlog...
Review Eastward: Octopia (Switch) - A Great Farm Sim Expansion That Edges Out The Base Game
Another great Octo Expansion
A few years ago, a cute new action-adventure game called Eastward released on most platforms, blending some appealing EarthBound-esque visuals with a narrative-driven game loop that’s vaguely reminiscent of the older Zelda games. We really enjoyed it, despite its flaws, and it seems that developer Pixpil had some more...
Random Watch Switch's Best-Selling Games Compete In This Neat Timeline Race
Novel graphics
Thanks to yesterday's quarterly financial results from Nintendo, we have updated figures for the company's best-selling games on Switch. These numbers are perfectly interesting to look at in list form, but you know what would be more interesting? A fun graph, of course! One creative on the YouTube channel Pierre485 has done just that...
News Minecraft's Latest Update For Switch Is Now Live, Here's What's Included
Download it now
Mojang has rolled out a new update for Minecraft on the Nintendo Switch. This particular release will appear on Switch and dedicated servers as Version 1.20.61, but the contents included are still the same as other versions (1.20.60) of the game. Players can look forward to several changes, fixes and even some experimental features...
News Upcoming JRPG 'Lost Hellden' Mixes Stunning Visuals With Music By Final Fantasy XII Composer
Coming to Switch in 2025
Artisan Studios has today showcased a first look at its upcoming JRPG Lost Hellden, which is set to come to PC and consoles — including Switch — in 2025. Revealed by IGN, the debut trailer looks really rather beautiful with painterly "deep 2D" visuals and what promises to be an action-packed score by Final Fantasy XII...
Feature Avoiding Co-op "Frictions And Frustrations" In Roguelite Restaurateur 'PlateUp!'
"Everyone can always benefit from another pair of hands"
From the moment it launched in March 2017, Switch quickly carved itself a niche as the console for couch-co-op gaming. Crack off the Joy-Con and in mere moments you have a a multiplayer setup suitable for wherever you happen to be. Soon, a crowd of zany, co-op party games — many inspired by...
News Cyberpunk Detective RPG 'Neon Blood' Slinks Onto Switch Later This Year
Pixels in rain
Cyberpunk games seem to be all the rage these days, and the latest to set its synthetic sights on the Switch is Neon Blood, a detective RPG from indie publisher and distributor Meridiem Games and developer ChaoticBrain Studios. Boasting 2D character sprites in a 3D environment, the visuals kind of remind us of The Darkside Detective...
News EVO Reveals Its Fighting Roster For 2024
The fight begins this July
The Evolution Championship fighting series has today announced its game line up for the 2024 schedule. It's almost an entirely new line up this year with many games dropped or replaced for their sequels. Games like Dragon Ball FighterZ and Melty Blood: Type Lumina have been swapped out with titles like Granblue Fantasy...
News Critically-Acclaimed Visual Novel 'Mediterranea Inferno' Gets Trippy On Switch Next Month
Bellissimo
The Switch is home to a good number of visual novels by this point and next month it will be landing another award-nominated title in the shape of Mediterranea Inferno. Launching on 5th March, this one tells the story of three men in their 20s attempting to rebuild their friendship after the traumatic events of the 2020 pandemic. To do...
News Mario Kart 8 Deluxe & Splatoon 3 World Championships Get Rescheduled
Now taking place in April
Nintendo has finally announced brand new dates for the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe and the Splatoon 3 World Championships, which were both originally meant to take place at Nintendo Live 2024 in Tokyo. Nintendo shared the new dates on Twitter, with the championships for both games now taking place on 13th April (for Splatoon 3)...
News Sifu Developer Teases "A Few Surprises" For Second Anniversary
"It's that time of the year again"
The well-executed beat 'em up rogulike Sifu is teasing some surprises for its second anniversary, even though the developer rolled out the final content update on Switch last November. In a brief message via social media, Sloclap said it had some "surprises" to share over the coming days, beginning with the...
News New Wild Card Football DLC Throws Legendary QBs Into The Arcade Gridiron Action
Switch makes the catch this month
Just in time for Super Bowl weekend, Saber Interactive has today announced a new wave of DLC for its arcade gridiron title, Wild Card Football. The 'Legacy QB Pack' is pretty much what you would expect, adding four legendary quarterbacks for you to slot into your lineup. Included this time are Warren Moon, Steve...
News LEGO 2K Drive & NBA 2K Dev Visual Concepts Austin Hit By Layoffs
2K & Take-Two make cuts
The video game industry continues to suffer from layoffs, with Visual Concepts Austin becoming the latest studio hit with cuts, Game Developer reports (via Eurogamer). The 2K Games and Take-Two division based in Austin, Texas already reportedly
Tuesday6th Feb 2024
Guide Best-Selling Nintendo Switch Games
Every first-party game that has sold over one million copies
Updated with sales figures from Nintendo's Q3 FY24 financial report - enjoy! At the time of writing, the Switch has the highest number of software sales of any Nintendo console, ever, with over one billion games sold on the platform since March 2017. What's more, its lead is so...
Switch sales forecasts have been raised
Nintendo has published its quarterly financial results, revealing that Switch hardware sales now stand at 139.36 million units sold (as of 31st December 2023) since the system launched in March 2017. This is up from 132.46 million as reported in November and Nintendo has raised its forecasts for both hardware...
News Nintendo Reconfirms Release Windows For Major Upcoming Switch Games
It's showtime
Nintendo has released its nine-month financial report for FY2024 and, as per the norm, has also clarified the release windows for its upcoming first-party Switch line-up. Now, there's nothing here that we don't already know, but it's nice to get a confirmation once again and rest easy knowing that nothing has suddenly disappeared from...
News It's Official, Nintendo Switch Is The Best-Selling Hardware In Japan
Goaaarn, son
Update [Tue 6th Feb 2024 11:45 GMT]: Well, it seems like Famitsu's total hardware count may have been a bit short, because according to data from Nintendo's own financial report, Japan's total hardware count for the Nintendo Switch is now 33,340,000, making it the best-selling console of all time in the region. This puts the console...
Review Alisa Developer's Cut (Switch) - An Excellent RE Homage That Nails The '90s Vibe
Hey, doll
Some of the best retro-style games are almost indistinguishable from the real deal; games that could have been buried in a time capsule in the ‘80s or ‘90s, long forgotten before being unearthed, completely intact, in the modern day. It’s tough to pull off, though we can say with absolute confidence that Alisa Developer’s Cut is...
News Nintendo Has Seemingly Filed More Patents For Mario Wonder And Zelda: TOTK
Keep it secret, keep it safe
Nintendo loves a good patent and after the monster year of gaming that was 2023, it should come as no surprise that the company has more in the pipeline. Instead of looking to the future, however, the recently revealed patents appear to concern mechanics that we already know about, potentially putting certain Super Mario...
News Two New Pokémon Squishmallows Are Now Available
Update: New sizes have been released
Update #2 [Tue 6th Feb, 2024 01:55 GMT]: The Clefairy and Teddiursa Squishmallows are now available in three new sizes (thanks, Comicbook). Fans of the plush can now also get them in 10-inch, 14-inch, and 20-inch sizes: <products id="26097,26096,26098,26099,26100,26101" sort="price"> Update #1 [Tue 19th...
Random Capcom Survey Asks If Fans Want Sequels To Okami, Dino Crisis, More
Yes to all
Capcom has launched a rather elaborate survey dubbed 'Super Elections' via its Capcom Town website, in which it is asking fans ten questions relating to its games and business. Answering all ten questions will grant users eligibility to win one of three prizes: a Capcom wood badge set, a key art catalogue, and Capcom Hanafuda. The most...
News Here Are The Top Ten Best-Selling Nintendo Switch Games As Of December 2023
On the up and up
As part of Nintendo's nine-month financial report for FY2024, the firm has updated its top ten best-selling games list for the Switch. In terms of the rankings, there's no change here from the last update in November 2023, but there are a couple of noteworthy changes to the numbers. Primarily, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe has now surpassed...
News Square Enix Is Reportedly Overhauling How It Makes Games
Further announcement coming this Spring
During its latest financial briefing, Square Enix reportedly informed analysts in a conference call that it is undergoing a drastic review of its development system to improve its products' quality and increase revenue. This news comes via Bloomberg, which reports that Square Enix's President, Takashi Kiryu,...
News Scarlet & Violet Are Now The Third Best-Selling Pokémon Games Of All Time
Taking the bronze from Gold & Silver
Thanks to Nintendo's quarterly financial report, we now have the latest figures for Pokémon Scarlet and Violet's lifetime sales. The games have amassed 24.36 million copies sold, finally pushing them into the top three best-sellers for the Pokémon series (thanks, Serebii.net). Yes, after a good run on the...
Talking Point Switch Is Nintendo's "Main Business" Right Now, But All Eyes Are On The Horizon
Mainswitch
Following today's release of Nintendo's quarterly financial results covering the nine months from April to December 2023, Shuntaro Furukawa's comment that the current Switch will remain Nintendo's "main business" as the company heads into 2024 is a practised little piece of evasion from the company president. It's something that shouldn't...
News Microsoft To Share "Vision For The Future Of Xbox" Next Week
Following rumours about select Xbox games going multi-platform
There have been industry rumours recently about Microsoft potentially bringing select games to competitor platforms and last weekend it escalated, with games media outlets and key figures claiming Xbox could potentially go "all in" on a new multi-platform model. It's got to the point
News Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Zooms Past 60 Million Sales
When will it end??
Perhaps one of the least surprising reveals from Nintendo's quarterly financial results is Mario Kart 8 Deluxe's continued popularity. We all knew that this was coming, of course, but that doesn't make its latest milestone any less impressive as the game has now driven up a whopping 60.58 million sales. Now, this number only...
News Puma Is Teaming Up With Capcom For A New Monster Hunter Collaboration
Celebrating 20 years of monster hunting
We've seen the German sports footwear and apparel maker Puma team up with all sorts of video game brands in the past and it seems the next big collab will be with Capcom's Monster Hunter series. As part of the 20th anniversary of the series, there will be "a number of collaboration products" featuring all...
News Mystery-Filled 'Puzzlevania' CLeM Sneaks Onto Switch Today
Book-smart
After a puzzle adventure that's going to bring some spooky chills? CLeM might just be the one for you. Publisher Iceberg Interactive and developer Mango Protocol have today released this creepy 'puzzlevania' on the Switch eShop, with the above launch trailer giving us all a taste of what's in store. In CLeM, you will play as a ragdoll...
News 'Valiant Hearts: Coming Home' Is Reportedly Heading To Switch
Ubisoft sequel previously exclusive to Netflix on mobile
Valiant Hearts: Coming Home, the direct sequel to Ubisoft's World War I puzzle-adventure Valiant Hearts: The Great War, is reportedly heading to the Nintendo Switch following a posting by the Brazil ratings board. As spotted by VGC, the game has been rated for the Nintendo Switch, PlayStation...
News Geometry Survivor Brings Rogue-Lite Survival Auto-Shooter Action To Switch
Launching later this month
If you ever played the Geometry Wars series back in the day, or are into titles like Vampire Survivors, you might be interested in this rather familiar-looking release from indie studio Brain Seal. It's called Geometry Survivor and is described as a rogue-lite survival auto-shooter with aesthetics similar to the Geometry...
Monday5th Feb 2024
News NES-Inspired Platformer Rugrats: Adventures In Gameland Crawls Onto Switch Next Month
March of the minis
After being announced for 'consoles' last September, The Media Indie Exchange Games (The MIX Games) today not only revealed that the NES-inspired puzzle platformer Rugrats: Adventures in Gameland will be taking its first steps in March, but also confirmed that the game is headed for Switch. Based on the titular '90s cartoon...
Talking Point What's The Best Nintendo Remake Ever?
Remake it so
Later this week, Metroid: Zero Mission turns 20. This GBA reimagining transforms the original, iconic 8-bit Metroid — a game that can be hard to return to these days — into a stunning retelling of Samus' first adventure with a graphical overhaul, various Super Metroid-inspired tweaks, and a fun Zero Suit epilogue to boot. It's so...
News Princess Peach: Showtime! Best Buy Pre-Order Revealed (North America)
Receive an Acrylic stand
As we get closer to the release of Princess Peach: Showtime!, certain retailers are now beginning to reveal what pre-order goodies they'll be offering. The latest one comes from Best Buy in the US. If you end up ordering a regular physical copy of the game from this particular store, you will receive a free acrylic stand...
Review GRIME Definitive Edition (Switch) - A Poor Port Of A Superb Soulslike Metroidvania
Pretty rocky
The best thing we can ever say about a game is that we wanted to keep playing it on our own time after we’ve wrapped up a review. We wish we could tell you that’s the case with Grime. It should be; there’s a really great Souls-inspired Metroidvania here. But a number of technical aspects turn what should be a chip off the ol’...
Random This Zelda: TOTK Rupee Glitch Might Be The Easiest We've Seen
Early game dolla
Remember back in the early days of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom when money-making glitches ran rampant across Hyrule? Ah, simpler times. Of course, a lot of these were patched shortly after they were discovered, but it was only going to be a matter of time before a new one ascended into view. Well, surprise! There is a...
News Classic Horror Beat 'Em Up 'Night Slashers' Is Getting A Remake On Switch
Update: Confirmed for Switch
Update [Mon 5th Feb, 2024 14:40 GMT]: It's official — Forever Entertainment has confirmed that Night Slashers: Remake is indeed coming to Nintendo Switch. The publisher confirmed the news over on Twitter, though no release date has been given. This remake will be adding more heroes, new visuals, enhanced combat and...
UK Charts Suicide Squad Kills The Competition Despite Mixed Reception
While Like A Dragon's wealth tumbles
In the UK this week, two new releases took the top 2 spots in the charts, with Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League coming in at number 1, and Persona 3 Reload taking the silver medal. Suicide Squad's triumph might be somewhat surprising given the relatively mixed critical reception, but nevertheless, it's a...
Exclusive Absurd Couch Co-Op 'Servonauts' Is Docking On Switch Later This Year
Overcooked in Space?
Absurd couch co-op party game Servonauts is heading to Steam later this year, but we can exclusively reveal that the MAXART Games' title will also be heading to the Nintendo Switch as a console exclusive. There's no firm release date in place at the moment, but the game is basically 'Overcooked in Space', and quite frankly...
News Bloodstained: Ritual Of The Night Is Getting Shantae Cosmetics
Yaaargh
Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night has had some interesting cosmetics since its launch, including collaborations with the likes of Journey and Child of Light. If you thought that was the extent of it, then buckle up, because another collaboration is just around the corner. This time, fans of Shantae will be well-catered for with the...
News Fate/Samurai Remnant 'DLC Vol.1' Arrives On Switch This Week
Room for more?
After being revealed earlier this year, Koei Tecmo has today announced that Fate/Samurai Remnant's 'DLC Vol. 1' will be landing on Switch on 9th February. Officially titled 'Record's Fragment: Keian Command Championship' (catchy little name that, eh?), we still don't know all that much about what the add-on will hold. Koei Tecmo's...
Video We Chat To Eastward's Composer About How Game Music Is Actually Made
"'Perfect' is way overrated"
We love a good bit of video game music. Whether it is keeping us company throughout a gruelling boss battle or stuck on in the background while we make our dinner in the evening, there is something about these tunes that just hits different. Despite all of these hours getting familiar with the scores, however, very few...
Sunday4th Feb 2024
News Nintendo's Switch Online Service Spotlights Donkey Kong With New Hub
The DKC series celebrates 30 years in 2024
Nintendo seems to be slowly putting the spotlight back on Donkey Kong with a series of announcements in recent times. He will also star in the upcoming release Mario vs. Donkey Kong, due out on the Switch later this month. With this in mind, Nintendo has now launched a special section in the Switch Online...
News Konami Announces Yu-Gi-Oh! Classic Collection For Switch, Launching This Year
Update: Confirmed for the West
Update: Konami has confirmed that Yu-Gi-Oh! Early Days Collection is coming to the West. Here's a rundown of what to expect from the developer: Duel back in time with the Yu-Gi-Oh! Early Days Collection Revealed at the “Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters: The Legend of Duelist QUARTER CENTURY” special event in Tokyo,...
Feature Nintendo Life eShop Selects & Readers' Choice (January 2024)
The best eShop games of January, chosen by you and us!
Welcome to February 2024, and to the first (proper) eShop Selects of 2024. We've changed things up a bit for 2024 — alongside our picks for the best eShop game, we asked you lovely readers to choose your favourite eShop-only game of the month, but with a twist. Staff and contributors at...
News Free-To-Play Looter Shooter Vigor Receives New Chapter Update Next Week
New map, weapons and more
Bohemia Interactive's free-to-play looter shooter Vigor is getting a new chapter update next week on 7th February. It's called Vigor Chronicles: Isolation and is a "bone-chilling" update - adding Eikevjen as a new map in the Shootout mode, the new M14 rifle, the new Viper V4 knife, new melee improvements and a new smoke...
Poll Box Art Brawl - Duel: Jack Bros. (Virtual Boy)
Super Jack
Hi there folks, and welcome back to another edition of Box Art Brawl! Before we get cracking with this week's clash, let's find out how things panned out last time, eh? We looked at Rayman Advance for the, uh, Game Boy Advance (if that wasn't already obvious), pitting North America against Europe in a classic duel. The European design...
News First 4 Figures Shares Sneak Peek Of Sonic 2 'Knuckles Standoff' Statue
Pre-orders open later this month
Ahead of the Sonic the Hedgehog 3 movie and Knuckles Paramount series, First 4 Figures has shared a "sneak peek" of its new 'Knuckles Standoff' figure. This is the second statue in the same series which also features the 'Sonic Standoff' figure. As you can see, instead of Knuckle's look in the video games, it's...
Saturday3rd Feb 2024
Guide Best Sonic Games Of All Time
Gotta score fast
We're republishing this list in honour of one of the best Sonic games of all time, Sonic the Hedgehog 3, which celebrated its 30th birthday on 2nd February 2024. It was back in 1991 that Sonic the Hedgehog — the blue dude with the most 'tude — first burst forth onto the Mega Drive in Japan and Sega finally presented a credible...
Random Ash Ketchum's OG Voice Actor Reflects On "Devastating" Moment She Was Fired
"You, as an actor, are so disposable"
Before the appointment of Sarah Natochenny as the voice of Pokémon's Ash Ketchum, the voice actor in the English version of the series was actually Veronica Taylor. Now that Ash's arc has come to an end in the anime series, Taylor has reflected on the time when she was essentially "fired" from the role. As a...
News Aspyr On Tomb Raider I-III Remastered Physical Release: "We Have Not Made Any Announcements"
Despite supposed listings online
Tomb Raider I-III Remastered is out in just a few weeks and one thing many fans want to know is if there will be a physical version of this retro collection. While there have supposedly been some listings online, officially speaking there's been no announcement. During an interview with Nintendo Everything recently,...
Talking Point As A Nintendo Fan, Do You Really Need To Play The Virtual Boy?
Oh boy
It’s Christmas morning, and amidst the thick haze of food already cooking for lunch and the soothing laughter of our children enjoying their new toys, my wife approaches me with a small, square package. I hadn’t seen this under the tree. “That’s your last one,” she says. I instinctively go to shake it – she knows me well enough to...
Random Japanese Celebs Reportedly Told "Not To Mention" Palworld To Avoid Damaging Pokémon Relations
Talent agency doesn't want to put future collaborations at risk
The survival crafting game and overnight sensation Palworld has now successfully established itself with over 19 million players globally, but it seems there are still some concerns about this new monster game in Pokémon's homeland, Japan. After The Po
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (February 3rd)
In the Cho-zone
School's out, baby! Sorry, what..? What do you mean we're adults? Pfft, fine. Yes, it's the weekend, which means it's time to find out which games we're all planning to boot up. Before we do so, however, let's just recap some of the biggest stories from the week, shall we? First up, we found out that The Pokémon Company filed a...
Friday2nd Feb 2024
Guide Best Time Loop Games On Nintendo Switch
Okay campers, rise and shine...
Gooooood morning (afternoon? evening?), all! We're republishing this piece in honour of Groundhog Day. Whether the groundhog saw its shadow or not, we want to celebrate the best games that throw you into an endless time loop. We've also added In Stars and Time and Outer Wilds to the list. Enjoy! Most video games are...
News Jim Carrey Returns As Dr. Robotnik In Sonic The Hedgehog 3 Movie
Update: Plus, new cast members announced
Update: IGN has revealed several new additions to the cast of the Sonic the Hedgehog 3 movie. Krysten Ritter (Jessica Jones, Breaking Bad, Veronica Mars) leads the charge here, with many fans suspecting that she will play the role of Rouge the Bat in the upcoming movie. Alyla Browne (Three Thousand Years of...
Round Up The Previews Are In For Penny's Big Breakaway
A new 3D platformer from the Sonic Mania team
In case you missed it, Penny's Big Breakaway is a brand new 3D platformer from the Sonic Mania developers. It was previously announced for the Nintendo Switch last year and is scheduled to arrive at some point in "early 2024". The first previews of the game (for PC) have now gone live, so if you are...
Feature "We’ve Tried To Do Something Very Different" - Rivalry & Drama In Arcade Racer 'New Star GP'
Fasten your seatbelts
Being a fan of sports games can be a tricky business. AAA publishers roll out the same full-price titles year-on-year with fewer improvements and added pay-to-win incentives, all bundled up in a package that is regularly less-than-optimal on Switch. Fortunately, in the darkest of days, the indie scene is there to illuminate us...
News Hacker Gary Bowser Discusses Post-Jail Life And Chipping Away At Nintendo's $14m
"I’ll pay them what I can"
Notorious figure Gary Bowser, who was convicted in 2022 for his role in criminal activity involving piracy of Nintendo games, has talked about his current circumstances, including struggles to pay electric and medical bills in the time since his early release from prison. Speaking to Patricia Hernandez for The Guardian,...
Random Wait, Yesterday's Date Appears In The Super Smash Bros. Melee Manual?
What does it mean? (Nothing!)
Super Smash Bros. Melee is 23 years old later this year, which is ridiculous to think about. How many times have you flipped through the manual, perusing its pages and reliving the nostalgia of playing Smash with friends? And when did you notice that, on page 48, of the manual, the date 02.01.24 is written down? Yep,...
News Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince Has Already Surpassed One Million Sales
Update: Square Enix celebrates with some free goodies
Update #2 [Fri 2nd Feb, 2024 02:30 GMT]: The Mighty Meat Platter celebrating the one million sales of Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince is now available: "The Mighty Meat Platter will be available to players in supported regions in the Americas, Europe, Middle East, and Africa beginning...
Poll What Did You Think Of The Demo For Mario Vs. Donkey Kong?
Go on, tell us
Nintendo surprised Switch owners yesterday with a demo of the upcoming release Mario vs. Donkey Kong. In case you've missed the coverage so far, this title is a revival of the 2004 Game Boy Advance release featuring additional content such as new worlds, co-op, and even multiple difficulty settings. Now that everyone has had a...
Soapbox An Ode To Marble Garden, Sonic The Hedgehog 3's Best Zone
Yasuhara's David
Soapbox features enable our individual writers and contributors to voice their opinions on hot topics and random stuff they've been chewing over. Today, to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Sonic the Hedgehog 3, Ollie sings the praises of the game's third zone, Marble Garden... I used to own a Sega Mega Drive when I was younger...
Random Yep, Mario Vs. Donkey Kong Has Already Been Modded On Switch
Super Mario 64 returns
Stone the crows, these folks don't hang around, do they? Mario vs. Donkey Kong has yet to be released on the Nintendo Switch (though we've not got long to wait; it launches on February 16th, 2024), but it looks like people are already looking to mod the game based solely on the public eShop demo. One particularly intriguing...
Random Thieves Rob 35,000 Pokémon Cards From California Store
But they miss the grand prize
Thieves have broken into a San Jose, California store called Tofu’s Trading and made off with 35,000 Pokémon Trading Cards along with the store's cash register, as reported by ACE7 News (via The Guardian). Though the thieves missed an opportunity to dress up as Team Rocket, they did manage to get in and out of the...
News "Capcom And SNK" Inspired Arcade Fighter Blazing Strike Locks In Summer 2024 Switch Release
Check out the new character trailer
Remember the Capcom and SNK-inspired 2D-pixel fighter Blazing Strike? It was originally revealed for the Switch and multiple other platforms in 2021. Now, in an update on the 'All Aksys' Twitch channel earlier before, it's been confirmed this title will be arriving in "Summer 2024". There's a new character...
News Super Nintendo World Hollywood Powers Up With 1st Anniversary Celebrations
Golden Power-Up Bands, a new cafe and more...
Believe it or not, but later this month on February 17, Super Nintendo World Hollywood will be celebrating its first anniversary. As part of this, it's opening the "all-new Power Up Cafe" and will debut its special commemorative Golden Power-Up Band as well as a "limited-edition" first anniversary...
News Hi-Fi Rush Datamine Lends Weight To Switch Port Rumours
"Rock Out! Anywhere"
It's always rumour season in the video game industry, and one of the biggest regarding the Switch thatisn't about the Switch successor focuses on a critically acclaimed Xbox title coming to the hybrid console. Those rumours — which seem to point at Tango Gameworks' excellent action title Hi-Fi Rush — might have a bit more...
News Beautiful Narrative Cooking Game 'Venba' Is Getting Cookbook DLC
Learn how to make South Indian food
If you've played Venba, which launched on Nintendo Switch in July 2023, and you love cooking, you probably had one big question at the end of the game — how do I make all of that delicious food? Thankfully, the team at Visai Games have a solution that'll save you a google or three — cookbook DLC! The...
Mini Review Waku Waku Sweets (Switch) - Low-Stakes Baking Minigames With Anime Icing
Baking it
This game was originally covered as part of our Nindie Round Up series that sought to give coverage to a wider breadth of Switch eShop games beyond our standard reviews. In an effort to make our impressions easier to find, we're presenting the original text below in our mini-review format. A port of a 3DS game with some funky new motion...
Mini Review Party Hard (Switch) - A Stealthy Soirée Slasher That's As Dark As It Is Fun
A gory gathering
This game was originally covered as part of our Nindie Round Up series that sought to give coverage to a wider breadth of Switch eShop games beyond our standard reviews. In an effort to make our impressions easier to find, we're presenting the original text below in our mini-review format. Despite the deeply grim premise of...
Mini Review Coffee Crisis (Switch) - A Solid, 16-Bit-Style Beat 'Em Up
Decaf attack
This game was originally covered as part of our Nindie Round Up series that sought to give coverage to a wider breadth of Switch eShop games beyond our standard reviews. In an effort to make our impressions easier to find, we're presenting the original text below in our mini-review format. Fans of both the decaf latte and the beat...
Rhythm-based puzzling
This game was originally covered as part of our Nindie Round Up series that sought to give coverage to a wider breadth of Switch eShop games beyond our standard reviews. In an effort to make our impressions easier to find, we're presenting the original text below in our mini-review format. Akihabara - Feel the Rhythm Remixed...
Mini Review 911 Operator (Switch) - A Call-Based Sim That's Commendable But Dull
Missed call
This game was originally covered as part of our Nindie Round Up series that sought to give coverage to a wider breadth of Switch eShop games beyond our standard reviews. In an effort to make our impressions easier to find, we're presenting the original text below in our mini-review format. Perhaps the most realistic police game ever,...
Mini Review Dexteritrip (Switch) - A Minimalist, Hardcore Platformer With Some Fun Ideas
Trip off the old block
This game was originally covered as part of our Nindie Round Up series that sought to give coverage to a wider breadth of Switch eShop games beyond our standard reviews. In an effort to make our impressions easier to find, we're presenting the original text below in our mini-review format. Note. This game has, unfortunately,...
Thursday1st Feb 2024
Guide Best Nintendo Switch Fighting Games
Final Round. Fight!
Updated with the fantastic UNDER NIGHT IN-BIRTH II Sys:Celes. Enjoy! It's ironic that one of the most violent video game genres is also one which has pulled millions of people together; ever since the early days of Fatal Fury and Street Fighter II, the humble 'fighting game' genre has created (and arguably ended) countless...
News Pokémon Scarlet And Violet Version 3.0.1 Is Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
A whopping 4.9GB update
Update [Thu 1st Feb, 2024 00:55 GMT]: The latest update for Pokémon Scarlet and Violet is now officially live. It bumps the game up to Version 3.0.1 and features a bunch of fixes, including a patch for the Dragon Cheer bug. One other thing to note is that it's a whopping 4.9GB update, so you may have to clear up some space...
News Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster Series For Switch On Sale, 20% Off Every Title & Bundle
Get 'em while you can
If you've been waiting for the Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster games to go on sale, now might be the time to scoop them up. As highlighted by Nintendo Wire, Square Enix has launched a sale for all six titles. This includes Final Fantasy, Final Fantasy II, Final Fantasy III, Final Fantasy IV,
Guide Upcoming Nintendo Switch Games And Accessories For February And March 2024
Mario vs DK! Princess Peach! Slave Zero X!
With a whole month somehow already behind us in 2024, we dive headfirst into February. Nintendo's treating us to not one, but two first-party treasures over the next couple of months, and there's plenty more to check out, too. We've been busy rounding up our usual selection of games headed to retail in the...
News Sonic Superstars Celebrates 'Sonic X Shadow Generations' With Free Shadow Costume
Available later this month
Earlier during Sony's 'State of Play' live stream, Sega announced Sonic X Shadow Generations - a remaster of Sonic Generations featuring a brand-new Shadow story campaign. To celebrate this announcement, Sega is giving away a free item in its latest multiplayer release Sonic Superstars. From 15th February 2024, players...
News Falcom Action RPG 'Tokyo Xanadu eX+' Is Coming To Switch
Coming in June
Aksys Games is bringing Falcom's action RPG Tokyo Xanadu eX+ to Switch in June 2024. The publisher announced this during today's All Aksys event, which was streamed on Twitch. Tokyo Xanadu eX+ is an enhanced version of the PS Vita RPG Tokyo Xanadu, which was released back in 2015. Taking place in an alternate reality of Tokyo, which...
News Surprise! Dave The Diver Is Getting Godzilla DLC
Revealed during Sony's 'State of Play' broadcast
The highly successful deep sea game Dave The Diver was featured during Sony's latest 'State of Play' broadcast earlier today, and in case you missed it's receiving some new DLC in the form of a Godzilla crossover. There's been no confirmation of this DLC for other platforms just yet, but it will...
Random Handheld Specialist Creates Prototype 'Switch Lite OLED' Mod
Lookin' sharp
Poor Switch Lite. Although Nintendo's smaller, budget-friendly handheld certainly has its audience, there's no doubt in our mind that it pales in comparison to the Switch - OLED Model thanks to the latter's far superior screen. This could well be a thing of the past, though, as YouTuber and handheld specialist Taki Udon has created a...
News Monolith Soft Is Looking For Programmer With "3D Action Game Experience"
Hints at the next project?
Monolith Soft has recently updated its recruitment page, and it appears that the Xenoblade series developer is looking for someone with experience in 3D action games. As spotted by My Nintendo News, the Nintendo subsidiary is looking for an "application programmer" to join the team. Using Google Translate, we can see that...
News Nintendo Releases Switch eShop Demo For Mario Vs. Donkey Kong
The game arrives this month
If you're wondering what the new version of Mario vs. Donkey Kong is going to be like on the Nintendo Switch, and simply can't wait for the release of the game, you'll be pleased to know there's now an eShop demo available. There are no special requirements to download it or anything like that, but you will need a...
Nintendo Download 1st February (North America)
GRIME! Alisa! Project Downfall!
The latest Nintendo Download update for North America has arrived, and it's bringing new games galore to the eShop in your region. As always, be sure to drop a vote in our poll and comment down below with your potential picks for the week. Enjoy! Switch eShop - Highlights: GRIME Definitive Edition (Akupara Games,...
Japanese Charts PS5 Newbies Dampen Apollo Justice's Opening Statement
Releases ahoy!
The latest Japanese charts are in from Famitsu (via Gematsu) and a week of new releases has shaken up the top ten. Sony's PS5 has seen a fair bit of love this week, with Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth debuting at number one with 102,940 sales (the PS4 version landed in third place). On top of this, Tekken 8 fought off the competition...
News My Time At Sandrock's Latest Update Is Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Fixing the fixes
Off the back of My Time at Sandrock's huge update last week, Pathea Games has brought in a new patch to make sure that the fixes are running as they should be on Switch. The ver. 1.1.4.2 update is now available and while it is substantially smaller than the beefy one that came before, it continues to improve on the game's rocky...
Random Skipping Zelda: TOTK's Great Sky Island Tutorial Is Possible, With The Right Glitches
Scratch that glitch
A game as massive as The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom was always going to have a couple of bugs just waiting to be found by the glitch hunters out there. Since its launch, we have seen players discover ways of getting infinite items,
News Atmospheric Adventure 'A Void Hope' Lands On Switch Later This Month
Ooh, mysterious
Developer and publisher Elden Pixels (Alwa's Awakening, Alwa's Legacy) has announced that its latest title, A Void Hope, will launch on the Nintendo Switch on February 29th, 2024. Showcasing some truly beautiful pixel art visuals and an intriguing, mysterious narrative, the game sees you take on a journey to find a cure for a...
News Metal Gear And Momotaro Dentetsu Contribute To Strong Revenue For Konami
Profits rise by 53%
Konami has released its latest financial earnings report for the nine months ended December 31st, 2023, in which it details strong sales, boosting its overall revenue by 11% and its profits by 53%. As detailed by GamesIndustry.biz, Konami has cited two launches that appear to have significantly contributed to the firm's strong...
News Cyberpunk Roguelite Shooter 'ArcRunner' Fires Onto Switch This April
Dude, that is so punk rock
Publisher PQube and developer TrickJump Games have today announced that the futuristic robot shooter ArcRunner will be bringing some roguelite action to Switch on 18th April. This one will see you making your way through the neon cyberpunk streets of 'The Arc' as a robot warrior tasked with taking down an evil AI —...
