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Wednesday14th Nov 2018
News Switch Nindies Nominated Across Multiple Categories At The Game Awards
Will Celeste be the best?
It's that time of year again where you can now vote for your favourite games. Yes, this year's Game Awards have arrived. Once again, Nintendo releases dominate the family category along with Ubisoft's Starlink: Battle for Atlas and Team 17's Overcooked 2. Square Enix's Switch exclusive
Thursday8th Nov 2018
News Square Enix Reports $33 Million Loss After New Studio Shifts Focus
Declines across the board
Following the success of Octopath Traveler on Switch, the latest financial results for Japanese publisher Square Enix have revealed things aren't as rosy as they might appear to be. The company reported a $33 million loss (¥3.73 billion) which was primarily linked to the new studio - Luminous Productions - shifting focus...
Thursday6th Sep 2018
News Octopath Traveler Might Not Receive DLC, But A Sequel Is Being Discussed
Talks are underway
Prior to the launch of Octopath Traveler on the Nintendo Switch, it was revealed the final release would be the complete product and there were no plans for downloadable content. In the most recent issue of the weekly Famitsu magazine, Square Enix's Tomoya Asano reiterated a previous reply made by his
Thursday30th Aug 2018
News Octopath Traveler Composer Feels "Relieved" That Fans Enjoy The Game's Soundtrack
"I really wanted to avoid disappointing fans"
Octopath Traveler has been available on Nintendo Switch for around a month and a half now and, for many of us, it has remained very firmly inside the console's cartridge slot ever since. Among the numerous areas of the game that can be praised, one that will no doubt stand out for many is the game's...
Thursday16th Aug 2018
News Mario, Metroid And Star Fox Feature In The Latest European My Nintendo Rewards
And those Octopath Traveler case covers
The latest batch of My Nintendo rewards has now gone live in Europe, with a collection of Wii U and 3DS games being offered at a discounted price alongside those lovely Octopath Traveler Switch case covers that were released in the US recently. Here's the full list of games that have been added to the...
Monday13th Aug 2018
News Fall Of Light: Darkest Edition Brings Dark Souls-Inspired RPG Action To Switch Next Week
Release date confirmed
Indie publisher Digerati has confirmed Fall of Light: Darkest Edition's release date on Switch - and we don't have very long to wait. The game will be available directly from the Nintendo eShop on 23rd August. The game is a story-driven action RPG set within a world consumed by darkness. You play as Nyx, an old warrior who...
Tuesday7th Aug 2018
News Square Enix Suggests We Can Expect More Games Like Octopath Traveler In The Future
Possibly multiplatform
The lovingly crafted RPG Octopath Traveler has seen a tremendous level of success and huge waves of admiration from fans around the world since its launch last month. It perhaps comes as little surprise, then, that developer Square Enix has suggested that we can expect more, similar titles from the studio in the future...
Weirdness Amazon UK Invites Switch Owners To Spend A Penny For Free Game Demos
In for a penny, in for a - erm hang on
If you're a regular Nintendo eShop visitor, you'll no doubt be aware that countless demos litter the Switch's digital store's pages offering a free taste of a healthy selection of games. These demos act as a way for players to understand what the game is about and, essentially, whether or not they want to part...
Monday6th Aug 2018
News Square Enix's Bravely Default Twitter Account Is Teasing New Games Again
Something new on the way?
Continuing its recent trend of vaguely hinting at things to come, the official Bravely Default Twitter account has once again teased upcoming games in the series. You may remember that, just last week, Square Enix celebrated the news that Octopath Traveler had shipped one million copies worldwide with a custom...
Friday3rd Aug 2018
News Octopath Traveler Ships One Million Copies Worldwide In Just Three Weeks
That's a lot of travelling
Switch-exclusive Octopath Traveler has now shipped one million copies worldwide, making the game one of the best-selling titles on the system. The turn-based RPG has only been around for three weeks, releasing worldwide on 13th July, so this milestone has been reached incredibly quickly for a game that many would...
Thursday2nd Aug 2018
News Latest Octopath Traveler Restock In Japan Sells Out Again
Incredibly popular
Since the release of Octopath Traveler on the Switch, there have been plenty of positive headlines about how well the game has sold. It's performed so well, in fact, developer Square Enix previously issued two apologies after underestimating the game's popularity in Japan. Many local JRPG enthusiasts were unable to secure a...
Wednesday25th Jul 2018
Video 8 Little Facts About Octopath Traveler that You Might not Know
Or more, depending on what you class as a 'fact'
Octopath Traveler is a hit, I don't think anyone's going to be denying that any time soon, but now all the dust has settled with the reviews and the like, we felt it was about time to look at some of the finer, more obtuse details that lie in wait just waiting to be put into a Nintendo Life video. We...
News Taiko: Drum Master Charges Straight To Number One In The Japanese Charts
Without missing a beat
Taiko: Drum Master (known as Taiko no Tatsujin: Nintendo Switch Version! in Japan) has drum-rolled its way right to number one in the Japanese charts. It's been yet another strong week for Nintendo on the whole in the region, with the top 12 chart entries all being either Switch or 3DS games. Octopath Traveler,...
Monday23rd Jul 2018
News Square Enix Issues A Second Apology As Octopath Traveler Restock Sells Out In Three Hours
A lot of love for the game in Japan
You may remember that, just last week, Octopath Traveler developer Square Enix issued an apology after underestimating the game's popularity in Japan (a region in which the company is also acting as publisher). Many Japanese fans were unable to secure a physical copy of the game thanks to stock shortages,...
News Octopath Traveler Slips In UK Charts As Crash Bandicoot Takes Fourth Consecutive Top Spot
Sonic Mania Plus does well, too
Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy has once again managed to bat away the competition, keeping its position at the top of the UK charts for a fourth consecutive week. With a generous amount of Xbox One price reductions taking place over Amazon Prime Day last week, the top ten is a strange blend of current...
News Octopath Traveler Shifted 90 Percent Of Its Initial Stock In Japan
A story of hope and success
Tanabata (also known as Star Festival) is an annual Japanese event where people celebrate by writing their wishes on a piece of paper called tanzaku, and then hang them on bamboo or other types of decorations. This year, Acquire Studios’ president, Takuma Endo, took part in the celebrations and shared a photo of his...
Sunday22nd Jul 2018
Video Octopath Traveler Earns Digital Foundry’s Respect For Blending Old With New
A retro-inspired spectacle
Digital Foundry is at it again, this time with a look at the recent Nintendo Switch exclusive, Octopath Traveler. It's summarised as a hybrid JRPG - combing new and old elements of the genre. The developers Square Enix and Acquire have done an excellent job making it feel right at home among the classics and at the...
Thursday19th Jul 2018
News Support Your Favourite Octopath Traveler Character With These Printable Switch Covers
All eight available
If you've grabbed yourself a copy of Octopath Traveler in physical form over the last few days, you might be quite excited to see this latest gift from the North American My Nintendo store. To celebrate the game's release and its eight playable characters, Nintendo is offering eight different covers for your physical box, each...
Wednesday18th Jul 2018
News Octopath Traveler Smashes Its Way To Number One In Japan By A Huge Margin
Captain Toad positions well, too
The Japanese chart figures are finally in for last week and Octopath Traveler has grabbed the top spot without even the slightest bit of concern from competitors, securing 110,111 sales in its opening week. It's been another astonishing week for Nintendo on the whole, with games on Switch and 3DS securing nine...
News Octopath Traveler Director Shares The Three Key Elements Behind The Game's Success
The thought process explained
Square Enix's Octopath Traveler launched on Switch last week, seeing tremendous levels of success right from the off. The game has been selling out all over the world, actually forcing the developer to issue an apology to fans who have missed out, and it even managed to go straight to
Monday16th Jul 2018
News Crash Bandicoot Holds Off Octopath Traveler And Captain Toad To Keep UK Number One Spot
For a third consecutive week
Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy has managed to keep a firm grip on the UK number one chart position for physical sales this week, fending off the likes of Octopath Traveler and Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker in the process. Crash has been dominating the UK charts for the last few weeks, ever since its...
News Square Enix Issues Apology After Underestimating Huge Octopath Traveler Demand
Selling well and selling out
Much to the delight of pretty much everyone, last Friday finally saw the release of Octopath Traveler - Square Enix's gorgeous 'HD-2D' RPG. It seems that the game's popularity was hugely underestimated, however, with stock shortages leaving many fans without a physical copy. In Japan, Square Enix took to Twitter to...
Saturday14th Jul 2018
Video Learn More About Octopath Traveler In This Detailed Overview Trailer
An in-depth introduction
Octopath Traveler has been one of the most anticipated Switch releases since its original announcement. Still, there's likely a number of individuals out there who are confused as to what all the fuss about or aren't even fans of the JRPG genre. If you are one of those people, perhaps the trailer above might...
Thursday12th Jul 2018
Nintendo Download 12th July (Europe)
Every game, demo, DLC and theme hitting the EU eShop today
We're almost halfway into July, so that means more summertime games to keep your entertained on Nintendo Switch, 3DS, Wii U and mobile. Since it's Thursday, expect plenty of new games, DLC updates and discounts on the eShops in your region - there's bound to be something down below that'll...
Nintendo Download 12th July (North America)
All the games and downloadable content hitting the NA eShops
The latest Nintendo Download update for North America has arrived, and it's bringing new games, fresh DLC and discounts galore to an eShop in your region. Have a read down below and you're bound to find something that'll get your bank balance shaking with fear. Enjoy! Nintendo Switch...
Friday6th Jul 2018
Hands On Taking The Path Less Traveled In Octopath Traveler
Yes, it's just as good as you've hoped
In 2018, it can be rather difficult for a JRPG to set itself apart from the crowd, even more so if it attempts to emulate the style or look of the grand adventures of the 8-bit and 16-bit eras. Still, if there were ever a company that could pull it off, it would be Square Enix. With Octopath Traveler, the...
Tuesday3rd Jul 2018
Video Take a Peek at Some of the Best Switch Games Coming in July
13 to be precise
We laugh in the face of superstition here at NL Towers. We couldn't care less if a black cat crosses our path, dramatically smashes a mirror and runs away underneath a raised ladder. That's absolutely the reason we've dug up 13 of the loveliest looking games coming to Switch in this fair month of July, it's definitely not just a...
Wednesday27th Jun 2018
Video Get To Know The Cast Of Octopath Traveler Ahead Of Its Switch Launch
Eight stories to enjoy
Octopath Traveler launches next month and Square Enix - along with Nintendo - is slowly but surely ramping up the hype to make sure anyone who considers themselves to be a fan of RPGs knows it's coming. Nintendo has just released a new commercial which focuses on the eight different characters that are playable in the game...
Sunday17th Jun 2018
News Octopath Traveler Won't Receive DLC According To The Game's Producer
Because he said so
For anyone who recently downloaded Square Enix's Octopath Traveler Prologue Demo and is planning on extending their stay in the wide world of Orsterra upon the game's release, you might be interested to hear the following: During an interview with Dengeki Online this week, Masashi Takahashi - the...
Thursday14th Jun 2018
News Octopath Traveler Features 80 - 100 Hours Of Content
New demo has 3 hour time limit
Yesterday's Nintendo Treehouse: Live presentation featured a healthy segment on the upcoming turn-based RPG Octopath Traveler, and details surrounding the game's length and new demo were revealed. The demo, which is officially called the Octopath Traveler Prologue Demo, should be available to...
