TodayWed, 16th Oct 2019

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  1

  News Hey Dood, You Can Download A Disgaea 4 Demo From The Switch eShop

  Heck yeah, dood

  One Switch game worthy of your attention later this month is Disgaea 4 Complete+. Nippon Ichi first announced it for Nintendo's hybrid platform earlier this year at E3 2019. It'll be arriving in North America and Europe on 29th October, but to make the wait a little less painful, a demo has been made available in North America on...

  • 35 mins ago
  • Switch eShop
  • Nintendo Switch
  • Disgaea
  • Demo
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  News Smash Bros. Ultimate's Heavyweight Tournament Starts This Friday

  A big event

  This week Nintendo is hosting a tournament in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate focused on the heavyweight fighters in the game. You know, characters like Bowser, Donkey Kong, Ganondorf and King K. Rool. As usual, this event will start later in the week on Friday and runs for a total of three days. Above is the promotional artwork for the...

  • 55 mins ago
  • Nintendo Switch
  • Super Smash Bros
  • Nintendo
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  24

  News Relive The Glory Days Of Podracing With This Re-Release Of Star Wars Episode 1: Racer For N64

  Available later this week

  Limited Run Games is at it again, re-releasing old Star Wars games on classic systems. This time around it's the Nintendo 64 version of Star Wars Episode 1: Racer getting the special treatment. It'll be available from the LRG website on 18th October for $89.99. Here's what you can expect: Star Wars™: Episode 1 Racer...

  • 2 hours ago
  • Nintendo 64
  • Retro
  • Star Wars
  • Limited Run Games
  • Lucasfilm
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  18

  News Overwatch Begins Life On The Switch With Its Annual Halloween Event

  "The terror returns"

  The team-based hero shooter Overwatch is now out on the Switch and while the Nintendo Store launch for the game has been cancelled by Blizzard, it's still business as usual in terms of in-game events. To kick-off the title's launch on the Switch, Nintendo players will be able to participate in Halloween Terror 2019. This annual...

  • 2 hours ago
  • Nintendo Switch
  • Switch eShop
  • Blizzard
  • Overwatch
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  9

  Random Xenoblade Artist Says She'll No Longer Retweet Nintendo Directs To Avoid Fueling Speculation

  Hype responsibly

  When it comes to rumours, leaks or anything tied to soon-to-air Nintendo Directs, all it takes is a simple social media post from a developer or individual to fuel speculation on the internet – to the point it often spirals out of control and sends hype to the next level. Soraya Saga (Kaori Tanaka), who is married to Monolith...

  • 3 hours ago
  • Random
  • Nintendo Switch
  • Nintendo Direct
  • Monolith Soft
  • Tetsuya Takahashi

YesterdayTue, 15th Oct 2019

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  31

  Feature Best Nintendo Switch Action-RPGs

  Hack-and-slashers welcome

  When does an RPG become an action RPG? Is it the moment turn-based battles are switched out for real-time combat? When does an action RPG stray into hack-and-slash territory, then? Do numbers have to go up? What year is this? Who is the President? It's questions like these that keep the more fastidious among us up at...

  • 8 hours ago
  • Nintendo Switch
  • Action RPG
  • Features
  • Switch Essentials
  • Guides
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  Review Dragon Quest - A Classic JRPG Marred By Odd Choices And Technical Issues

  An oozy remake of a JPRG goo-reat

  Originally released in the west as Dragon Warrior on the NES in 1986, Dragon Quest’s latest rerelease on the Switch eShop is a throwback to retro JRPG design, and features a few new tricks up its sleeve that makes it a bit more palatable for modern audiences. There are brand-new bells and whistles including a...

  • 10 hours ago
  • Reviews
  • Switch eShop
  • Dragon Quest
  • Mini Reviews
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  19

  News Zombieland: Double Tap - Road Trip, A Game Based On The Movies, Is Out Today On Switch

  "Let's Little Rock the boat!"

  The new game inspired by the Zombieland movies, Zombieland: Double Tap - Road Trip, has launched today on Nintendo Switch. Developed by High Voltage Software, the game is set after the events of the first movie. It's described as "a ridiculously fun top-down twin-stick shooter" which includes local co-op multiplayer...

  • 11 hours ago
  • Nintendo Switch
  • Switch eShop
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  Guide The Witcher 3 On Nintendo Switch - 10 Gameplay Settings To Check Out Before Starting

  Advice on options in The Witcher 3

  The Witcher 3 on Nintendo Switch comes with a lot of options that you can tweak -- and many of them can have a significant effect on your gameplay experience. In this guide, we're going to run through what we think are the settings that you should at least consider checking out before you start a new game. The...

  • 12 hours ago
  • Guides
  • The Witcher 3
  • Nintendo Switch
  • Beginners Guide
  • Features
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  107

  News Blizzard Cancels Overwatch Switch Launch Event, Leaves Nintendo To Apologise On Its Behalf

  With less than 48 hours notice

  Earlier this month, it was revealed that the Nintendo Store in New York would be hosting a special launch party for Overwatch, which blasts its way onto Nintendo Switch today. As it happens, Overwatch developer Blizzard Entertainment has cancelled the event with hardly any notice, and appears to have left Nintendo to...

  • 12 hours ago
  • Nintendo Switch
  • Overwatch
  • Blizzard
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  47

  News Sonic Will Be A Hidden Playable Character In Super Monkey Ball On Switch

  A dream collaboration

  Super Monkey Ball: Banana Blitz HD, the upcoming remake of the Wii game headed to Switch, just got even tastier. That's right, you'll be able to play as none other than Sonic the Hedgehog when the game rolls onto a console near you later this month. The blue blur will be available as a hidden, unlockable character in the game...

  • 13 hours ago
  • Nintendo Switch
  • Sonic
  • Sega
  • Upcoming Releases
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  47

  News New Pokémon Sword And Shield Info Drop Coming Tomorrow, 16th October

  Again?!

  It doesn't seem like it was that long ago when we were last treated to a healthy dollop of Pokémon Sword and Shield news - and that recent livestream had us all Pokémon'd out for a while - but there's no time to relax, Trainers. More info is coming your way tomorrow! The Pokémon Company has announced another 'Galar Research Update' for...

  • 13 hours ago
  • Nintendo Switch
  • Pokemon
  • Upcoming Releases
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  News New Avicii Rhythm Game On Switch Will Donate Some Of The Proceeds To Mental Health Charity

  A "fast-paced rhythm experience"

  AVICII Invector, a rhythm game celebrating the life of the late EDM star, will be launching on Nintendo Switch this winter. The game has been described as "a fast-paced rhythm experience which fuses Avicii’s trademark brand of uplifting EDM music coupled with serene visualscapes". It'll be appearing on Switch,...

  • 13 hours ago
  • Nintendo Switch
  • Upcoming Releases
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  25

  Review Neo Cab - A Memorable, Emotional Ride

  Where to?

  We all know just how awkward cab rides can be. After the initial greeting, there’s always that feeling - that dread - that you’ll be spending the next goodness-knows-how-long making awful small talk until you finally make it to your destination. Neo Cab takes this idea and runs with it, placing you in the shoes of a cab driver in a...

  • 14 hours ago
  • Reviews
  • Switch eShop
  • Neo Cab
  • Mini Reviews
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  25

  News Get Into The Festive Spirit With These Ugly Nintendo Christmas Sweaters

  Mario, Pokémon and Peach lead the line up

  Yep, it's that time of year once again when the gods of retail decide it's time to bombard everyone on the planet with more Christmas products than Santa could ever hope to carry in his sleigh. Luckily, though, this also brings with it some lovely Nintendo merch for you to consider, including these "ugly" -...

  • 14 hours ago
  • Nintendo
  • Super Mario
  • Pokemon
  • Merchandise
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  Guide Should I Simulate Witcher 2 Save In Witcher 3 For Nintendo Switch?

  What does 'simulate a Witcher 2 save' mean?

  What does 'simulate a Witcher 2 save' mean in The Witcher 3? With The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Complete Edition arriving on Switch, no doubt many new players will be wondering what this small detail at the start of the game means. In this guide, we'll break the whole thing down, and hopefully help you decide...

  • 15 hours ago
  • Guides
  • The Witcher 3
  • Nintendo Switch
  • Features
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  55

  Rumour New Images Supposedly Show Sonic's Movie Redesign, But We're Not Convinced Just Yet

  Still, it's better than the original

  Back in May this year, the upcoming Sonic the Hedgehog movie's director promised that the titular character would be redesigned after what can only be described as very passionate feedback from fans. Now, images have surfaced online which allegedly show how Sonic will look in his new form. You can see both of...

  • 16 hours ago
  • Rumour
  • Sonic
  • Sega
  • Movies
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  42

  News Fans Left "Disappointed" At Developer Atooi's Attitude Towards Chicken Wiggle Switch Kickstarter

  Update: Atooi responds

  Update: As mentioned below, we asked Atooi's Jools Watsham for comment on the situation. He took the time to respond to our message and wished to share the following: “We’re a small team doing our best. Our focus is on making a great game, which I feel is the most important thing. Chicky Wig fans will not be disappointed...

  • 16 hours ago
  • Nintendo Switch
  • Kickstarter
  • Atooi
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  Guide Best Character Builds For Geralt In The Witcher 3 On Nintendo Switch

  Melee, spell-casting or somewhere in-between?

  The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Complete Edition is available now on Switch, and if you're coming to the world of the Continent with fresh eyes, it can all be a bit overwhelming. That's why we're here to help. Character progression in The Witcher 3 is very complex, and one of the first 'pressure points'...

  • 17 hours ago
  • Guides
  • The Witcher 3
  • Nintendo Switch
  • Features
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  28

  News Fortnite: Chapter 2 Is Now Live, Leaked Trailers Were Indeed The Real Deal

  New update patch begins to appear

  Update: Fortnite is well and truly back, folks! You can now go ahead and enjoy the game's 'Chapter 2' on Nintendo Switch and other platforms; Epic Games has now uploaded the new trailer in an official manner (which you can check out above). Original Article: Well, what do you know? It looks like Fortnite is safe...

  • 18 hours ago
  • Nintendo Switch
  • Fortnite
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  Guide Where To Buy The Hori Nintendo Switch Mario Kart Racing Wheel

  Play Mario Kart in style

  Gaming accessory maker Hori is set to release a Mario Kart Racing Wheel for Nintendo Switch, with two versions now appearing at various retailers. If you're hoping to track one down or learn more about it, you've certainly come to the right place. Both wheels come with pedals for that authentic driving experience, but there...

  • 19 hours ago
  • Nintendo Switch
  • Mario Kart
  • Accessories
  • Guides
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  News Chucklefish Reveals Wargroove: Double Trouble, A Free DLC Update "With Co-Op Play In Mind"

  Physical Deluxe Edition arrives 29th October

  Chucklefish has finally lifted the lid on its upcoming DLC for Wargroove. It's officially titled Wargroove: Double Trouble and is entirely free. This new content is designed with "co-op play in mind" and adds a new story and three new Outlaw Commanders. They include the mighty Wulfar, the trouble-making...

  • 21 hours ago
  • Nintendo Switch
  • Switch eShop
  • Updates
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  22

  News Y-Axis Inversion Update Released For Star Wars Jedi Knight II: Jedi Outcast

  The force is strong with this one

  Last month, Star Wars Jedi Knight II: Jedi Outcast popped up on the Switch eShop, following a surprise Nintendo Direct announcement. As exciting as it was, if you read our Nintendo Life review, you'll know how it was a little rough around the edges. Apart from the game not including multiplayer, the lack of...

  • 23 hours ago
  • Switch eShop
  • Nintendo Switch
  • Star Wars
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  News This Limited Run Switch eShop Game Is Currently On Sale For Just 9 Cents

  98% off!

  If you've got some leftover credit from a previous Switch eShop transaction and aren't sure how to spend it, the retro-inspired "action/platformer/RPG-lite" Revenge of the Bird King might be worth checking out. It's developed by M7 Games, published by Limited Run Games, and is currently 98% off its regular price of $4.99 on the North...

  • 1 day ago
  • Switch eShop
  • Nintendo Switch
  • North America
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  News Colossal Legendary Regigigas Appearing In Pokémon GO EX Raids Next Month

  And you can catch it early if you pay

  Between 1st to 4th November, Regirock, Regice, and Registeel are reuniting in Pokémon GO. If you haven't already caught these legendaries, the returning raids will give you another chance to add the formidable forces of nature to your Pokédex. The colossal pocket monster Regigigas will also be appearing in EX...

  • 1 day ago
  • Pokemon
  • Pokemon GO
  • Mobile
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  17

  News Stranger Things Turns Rocket League Upside Down In New Collab Event

  Update: The event is now live!

  Update (15th Oct, 02:05 BST): The 2019 Haunted Hallows event featuring Stranger Things is now officially underway. The full patch notes for Version 1.68 – including new content, changes and updates, and bug fixes – can be viewed on the official Rocket League website. This event ends on 11th November. Original...

  • 1 day ago
  • Nintendo Switch
  • Rocket League
  • Stranger Things
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  News Classic Nintendo Mini Game Released In 1974 Found After 20-Year Search

  49 down, one to go

  Before becoming a juggernaut in the video game industry, Nintendo got its start manufacturing and distributing hanafuda cards. There was also a period between 1971 - 1976 when the company created a mini game toy series, comprised of 50 different games in total. One of these is supposedly called "Driving Shot"...

  • 1 day ago
  • Nintendo
  • Retro

Monday14th Oct 2019

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  News A Revised Nintendo Switch Pro Controller Has Been Spotted In Stores

  But it doesn't look like much has changed

  Over the last few days, we've been seeing reports of a new, revised Switch Pro Controller model being spotted in stores. With the recent Switch console revision being pretty significant, some will no doubt expect that a new Pro Controller could be worth picking up too, but it doesn't actually seem like all...

  • 2 days ago
  • Nintendo Switch
  • Hardware
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  Review The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Complete Edition - An Incredible Action-RPG Stands Strong On Switch

  Return of the White Frost

  Originally released on other platforms back in 2015, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt arrives on Nintendo Switch over four years later, and it's somewhat surreal to hold such a gigantic game in the palm of your hands. Ported over by Saber Interactive, this is The Witcher 3 in almost all of its glory. The same brilliant base game,...

  • 1 day ago
  • Reviews
  • Nintendo Switch
  • The Witcher 3
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  53

  Review Baldur's Gate And Baldur's Gate II: Enhanced Editions - Two RPG Classics On The Go

  Bhaal of the Lights

  The Switch has seen some excellent RPG action in recent months, with Pillars of Eternity and Divinity: Original Sin 2 to name just two of the heavy hitters landing on the eShop in quick succession. Nintendo’s portable platform certainly feels like a perfect home for these epic adventures, with players able to dip in and out of...

  • 2 days ago
  • Reviews
  • Nintendo Switch
  • Baldurs Gate
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  28

  News Super Nintendo World's Construction Is Coming Along Nicely, New Photos Appear

  Here's a sneak peek

  As you'll likely know already if you keep a regular eye on our site, a 'Super Nintendo World' theme park is planned to open next year at Universal Studios, Japan. Construction started a while ago, but more and more photographs are starting to appear, giving us an early look at how it's all shaping up. The snaps have been taken...

  • 2 days ago
  • Nintendo
  • Super Mario
  • Universal
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  22

  News Here's Your First Look At Pokémon Sword And Shield's Title Screen

  A sneak Pik-achu... (sorry)

  We might still be a whole month away from getting our hands on Pokémon Sword and Shield, but today keeps bringing nice little surprises for those who are super keen on the franchise. Earlier, we found out the games' file size, and now we have our first glimpse at both games' title screens. The images have been shared...

  • 1 day ago
  • Nintendo Switch
  • Pokemon
  • Upcoming Releases
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  News Pokémon Sword And Shield File Size Seemingly Revealed Ahead Of Release

  Digital buyers take note

  It looks like we may have stumbled across the file size for Pokémon Sword and Shield earlier than expected, all thanks to the early appearance of a download card. Twitter user @MIN428 has shared the following image online, showing off a download card for the upcoming games that was found in a retail store. These cards are...

  • 2 days ago
  • Nintendo Switch
  • Pokemon
  • Upcoming Releases
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  56

  Video Digital Foundry Delivers Its Verdict On The Witcher 3 On Switch

  Switcher weeeee!

  The Witcher 3 arrives on a Nintendo Switch near you tomorrow and, as you may already know if you've checked out our review, anyone who has yet to sample the delights of The Continent is in for a treat. The Switch version might not hold up to direct comparison with other versions on more powerful, non-portable consoles, but...

  • 1 day ago
  • Video
  • Witcher 3
  • Digital Foundry
  • Nintendo Switch
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  27

  Review Planescape: Torment & Icewind Dale Enhanced Edition - Two Very Different RPG Gems

  Mouse and keyboard no longer required

  Black Isle Studios’ Planescape: Torment and Icewind Dale are two classic RPGs built on the same game engine that really couldn’t be more different from one another. On the one hand, you’ve got the almost completely narrative focus of Planescape, where combat is mostly an afterthought and pretty much every...

  • 1 day ago
  • Reviews
  • Nintendo Switch
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  News Lack Of Animal Crossing Getting You Down? These New Horizons Booth Photos Should Help

  Shots from Nintendo Live 2019

  It's a tough time to be an Animal Crossing fan - sure, Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp is there to keep you company, and Animal Crossing: New Leaf has enough to do to last a lifetime, but we know what you're really after: Animal Crossing: New Horizons. The game m

  • 1 day ago
  • Nintendo Switch
  • Animal Crossing
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  News Your Fortnite V-Bucks And Items Are Safe Despite The Game's Disappearance, Says Nintendo

  Swirling around in the black hole probably

  Fortnite may well be completely missing in action and unavailable to play, but Nintendo has reassured fans that their V-Bucks and in-game items are perfectly safe. Yesterday saw what has turned out to be the most spectacular of the game's live events to date, with a huge explosion of sorts seemingly wiping...

  • 2 days ago
  • Nintendo Switch
  • Fortnite
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  News SteamWorld Dev Image & Form To Release Anthill On Nintendo Switch This Month

  A handheld-only experience

  Launching later this month on Nintendo Switch is Anthill, a strategy game from the studio behind the wonderful SteamWorld franchise. Anthill originally launched back in 2011, appearing on smartphones and tablets via Android and iOS. The whole thing is actually based on the real-world behaviour of ants; players must direct...

  • 2 days ago
  • Nintendo Switch
  • Upcoming Releases
  • Switch eShop
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  19

  Video Nintendo Just Held An Hour-Long Splatoon Concert With K.K. Slider As The Support Act

  What a line up!

  Forget the million-seller chart-toppers. Forget that band who have been your favourite since your teenage years. This right here is the concert you've been waiting for. As part of the Nintendo Live 2019 event which took place over the weekend, Nintendo held a concert starring Callie, Marie, Pearl, and Marina of Splatoon fame. As...

  • 2 days ago
  • Nintendo Switch
  • Splatoon
  • Animal Crossing
  • Video
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  News Pokémon GO Has All Sorts Of Treats Planned For Halloween This Year

  More Ghost and Dark types to appear

  October is upon us, bringing its usual dreary weather along for the ride, and that means that Halloween is just around the corner. As usual, Pokémon GO will be celebrating the event in style and developer Niantic has now revealed exactly what will be going down. Everything's kicking off from Thursday 17th...

  • 1 day ago
  • Pokemon
  • Pokemon GO
  • Mobile
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  39

  UK Charts FIFA 20 Scores Third Week At Number One As Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Races Into Third

  Zelda falls to seventh

  UK chart data is now in for the week ending 12th October, revealing that FIFA 20 is sitting at the top of the table for the third week in a row. The game stays ahead of Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon: Breakpoint which was another non-mover in second, while Mario Kart 8 Deluxe saw a nice boost to see it blast past other games into...

  • 2 days ago
  • Nintendo Switch
  • FIFA
  • Charts
  • UK
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  News Hit The Skids With Inertial Drift, A Twin-Stick Arcade Racer On Switch Next Spring

  Joy-Con drift done right

  Developer Level 91 has announced a brand new arcade racer that goes by the name of Inertial Drift, coming to Switch (and other platforms) in Spring 2020. The announcement trailer above gives you a good idea of the style of sideways racing thrills and spills to expect, including some twin-stick drifting controls that'll have...

  • 1 day ago
  • Switch eShop
  • Upcoming Releases
  • Inertial Drift