YesterdaySun, 12th May 2024

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  News New Limited-Time Pokémon Scarlet And Violet Distribution Now Available

  Get it while you can

  Update [Sun 12th May, 2024 15:45 BST]: The distribution for Gyarados is now live! The code you'll need is GYARAD0S2023SG and you have until 30th June 2024 to redeem it (thanks again, Serebii.net). A new distribution has also been revealed, this time for Quaxly. It's apparently based on the one in the Pokémon Horizons anime...

  • 9h ago
  • Nintendo Switch
  • Pokemon
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  18

  News Gundam Breaker 4 Blasts Onto Nintendo Switch This August

  Here's a new trailer

  Update [Sun 12th May, 2024 15:00 BST]: In a new "release date trailer" earlier this week, Bandai Namco revealed Gundam Breaker 4 will be launching locally on 29th August 2024. In the latest trailer, you can get the rundown on how to break, build and battle "like never before". "Build your personal Gunpla with parts from a...

  • 9h ago
  • Nintendo Switch
  • Switch eShop
  • Upcoming Releases
  • Bandai Namco
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  127

  Talking Point One Year On, Has Everyone Beaten Ganondorf In Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom?

  Dawn of The Second Year

  Back in August last year, when Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom had been in the wild for just three months, we asked how your completion percentage was coming along. Given the size of the game, it was understandable that 37% of respondees still hadn't beaten the final boss and therefore still didn't know their completion...

  • 11h ago
  • Features
  • Poll
  • Zelda
  • Nintendo Switch
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  29

  Soapbox The Trouble With Limited Run Games, And How To Fix It

  Time Extension "There has to be a better standard of quality"

  It’s odd to me that we live in a time where a video game getting a physical release is now considered a big deal. As someone who’s probably from the last generation which grew up before the age of digital distribution, I still distinctly remember when physical game releases were the only game...

  • 11h ago
  • Features
  • Soapbox
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  51

  News Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom Celebrates First Anniversary With Special Artwork

  What are your favourite memories?

  The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is now officially one year old! Nintendo has already announced a soundtrack and artbook as part of the celebrations and to top it off, it's now shared some new anniversary artwork. In it, you can see Link and Zelda falling from the skies above with a date alongside it...

  • 13h ago
  • Zelda
  • Nintendo Switch
  • Nintendo
  • Anniversaries
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  24

  Poll Box Art Brawl - Duel: Demon's Crest (SNES)

  It's Blaz-on

  Hi folks, and welcome back to another edition of Box Art Brawl! Before we get cracking with this week's battle, let's see what happened last time. We looked at Mario Paint for the SNES, with North America and Europe taking on Japan. Rather predictably, the Western design won the vote comfortably at 89%, proving that colour and whimsy...

  • 14h ago
  • Features
  • Poll
  • Box Art Brawl
  • SNES
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  29

  News Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition Estimated Switch File Size Revealed

  You won't need much space for this one

  Following a classification, the Switch game Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition was officially announced this week. If you're planning to download the title or are just curious to know how big the file size of this classic speed run compilation is, read on. According to Nintendo's official listings, the...

  • 15h ago
  • Nintendo Switch
  • Switch eShop
  • Upcoming Releases
  • Nintendo
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  112

  News EA Apparently Exploring The Idea Of In-Game Ads In Traditional AAA Titles

  "We'll be very thoughtful as we move into that"

  Third-party video game giant Electronic Arts had its earnings call this week and CEO Andrew Wilson was asked about the possibility of "dynamic ad insertion across more traditional AAA games". The idea is supposedly already being explored, but it's "still early on that front" and the company will be...

  • 17h ago
  • Electronic Arts
  • EA
  • Industry

Saturday11th May 2024

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  194

  News Nintendo Discontinuing 'X' Integration On Switch Next Month

  Update: The social media platform responds

  Update [Sat 11th May, 2024 01:45 BST]: X (formerly Twitter) has issued a response to this news via its 'xGaming' account, noting how this was a product decision made by Nintendo". @xGaming: The gaming community is one of the largest and most vibrant communities on our platform, and we are dedicated to...

  • 2d ago
  • Nintendo Switch
  • Updates
  • Twitter
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  26

  Hands On Hades 2 Is A Hell Of A Time, Even In Early Access

  Switch successor release, then?

  Hades II marks a first for Supergiant Games. This is the first time the studio has revisited a world, its characters, and their stories, and as a result, is its very first direct sequel. In a way, that might seem disappointing, but this is Supergiant Games we're talking about. Hades is a masterclass in narrative...

  • 1d ago
  • Previews
  • Features
  • Hands On
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  Reminder The First Switch Online Event For Endless Ocean: Luminous Is Now Live

  Discover the secrets of the Veiled Sea

  Update [Sat 11th May, 2024 08:00 BST]: This first event dive in Endless Ocean: Luminous is now officially live for a "limited time" so join in on the fun while you can. Here's a quick teaser of this event: Original article [Fri 3rd May, 2024 01:30 BST]: Endless Ocean: Luminous has a new feature called...

  • 2d ago
  • Nintendo Switch
  • Nintendo Switch Online
  • Reminders
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  60

  News Sonic Adventure-Like 3D Action Platformer 'Spark The Electric Jester 3' Coming To Switch

  Electric!

  If you're a fan of series like Sonic Adventure and want a similar slice of speed, you'll be pleased to hear Spark the Electric Jester 3 is on its way to the Switch. Following a PC release in 2022, this high-speed 3D action platformer starring Spark is now "coming soon" to Nintendo's hybrid device. It's being ported by FreakZone games and...

  • 2d ago
  • Switch eShop
  • Nintendo Switch
  • Upcoming Releases
  • Indies
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  103

  Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (11th May)

  Down in the well

  Ah, the weekend. We've missed you, friend. Before we look at what we've got planned over the next couple of days, let's take a look back at this week, shall we? It's been a pretty big one, admittedly. For the first time, Nintendo itself has finally acknowledged the existence of the 'Switch 2' after the release of its latest...

  • 2d ago
  • Features
  • Talking Point
  • Nintendo Switch
  • What Are You Playing
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  Feature An Incredibly Moving Night At The Stardew Valley: Festival Of Seasons Concert

  Dancing with the Moonlit Jellies

  It’s a pleasant spring evening in the Scottish capital, but walking down Edinburgh’s Clerk Street, it doesn’t take long for things to appear more like Pelican Town. Tonight is the country’s only date of the Stardew Valley: Festival of Seasons concert world tour, which sees the myriad earworms of the beloved...

  • 1d ago
  • Features
  • Stardew Valley
  • ConcernedApe
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  18

  The Making Of The Wizard - An Oral History Of Nintendo's Hollywood Debut

  Time Extension "It's really wonderful that it has the meaning it does for people"

  Nintendo may have struck gold with its recent efforts to crack Hollywood, but back in the late '80s, the notion of fusing the worlds of video games with movies was a totally alien one, as evidenced by notable box office bombs such as 1993's Super Mario Bros. and 1994's Double Dragon...

  • 1d ago
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  News Level-5 Slightly Delays Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road's Beta Test Story Mode

  "We apologize for any inconvenience"

  Level-5 has shared a new update on the development of Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road, revealing it's delaying the Story Mode release in the demo. It will now arrive in "late May", instead of earlier this month. Here's the full announcement (via social media): "To further improve the quality, the release of the...

  • 2d ago
  • Nintendo Switch
  • Switch eShop
  • Upcoming Releases
  • Level-5
  • Updates

Friday10th May 2024

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  Guide Best Nintendo Switch Roguelikes, Roguelites And Run-Based Games

  Like Rogue?

  Can't play Hades II yet? Need some roguelikes to keep you busy on Nintendo Switch? We've got you covered with some of the best on the system below. We've given this list a good spruce and added the sublime 30XX to the list. Enjoy! What are the best roguelikes on Nintendo Switch? When it comes to modern video games, there are few more...

  • 2d ago
  • Nintendo Switch
  • Roguelike
  • Switch Essentials
  • Guides
  • Best Switch Games
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  87

  News Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom Soundtrack Is Real And Contains 344 Tracks

  Update: Coming to Japan this July

  Update [Fri 10th May, 2024 11:30 BST]: Well, it seems the leaks were spot on, as the Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom soundtrack is very much a legit thing and is heading to Japan on 31st July 2024. It's going to be a whopper too, clocking in at 344 tracks across 9 discs for the suggested retail price of 13,200 yen...

  • 3d ago
  • Zelda
  • Nintendo Switch
  • Nintendo
  • Anniversaries
  • Rumours
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  81

  Rumour Switch Successor's Codename May Have Been Uncovered

  Inspired by a retailer?

  With the recent acknowledgement from Nintendo regarding the existence of the Switch's successor, it feels like the rumour machine has been given a chunky can of spinach and is now working on overtime. Over on Famiboards, diligent users have been scouring through nuggets of information that might give us more of a clear...

  • 2d ago
  • Rumours
  • Nintendo
  • Nintendo Switch
  • Switch 2
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  18

  News Someone Is Trying To Bring Super Mario 64 To The GBA

  Time Extension "I should be in a position to release the code into the public domain"

  When Nintendo launched the DS alongside a port of Super Mario 64, it felt like witchcraft to a great many people, even though the game itself was almost a decade old by that point. Having one of the most seminal and influential video games in the palm of your hand was an...

  • 2d ago
  • GBA
  • Super Mario
  • Homebrews
  • Nintendo
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  11

  News Hatsune Miku's Fitness Boxing Game Gets English Language Release This July

  The famous virtual idol is ready for a workout

  The superstar virtual idol Hatsune Miku got her own Fitness Boxing game not long ago, and if you've been wanting to join in on the fun, it seems you'll soon be able to. After an ESRB rating popped up in North America for this title last month, Imagineer has now confirmed a version of the game with...

  • 3d ago
  • Nintendo Switch
  • Switch eShop
  • Upcoming Releases
  • Hatsune Miku
  • Virtual Idol
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  64

  News Nintendo Acknowledges That Successor Announcement May "Impact" Switch Sales

  "We recognize that it is becoming more challenging to maintain momentum"

  Nintendo President Shuntaro Furakawa was asked if he thinks the announcement of a "successor to Nintendo Switch" — which was made following the latest finacial report — will affect the momentum of the Switch's current sales. Responding during the Financial Results...

  • 2d ago
  • Nintendo Switch
  • Switch 2
  • Industry
  • Hardware
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  17

  News A Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom 'Master Works' Art Book Is Coming To Japan

  464 pages!

  If you're a fan of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom (and we're going to go out on a limb and assume that many of you are), then you'll want to pay attention. A 'Master Works' art book looking at production designs from the game will be launching in Japan on 30th August 2024, containing a whopping 464 full-colour A4 pages. The...

  • 3d ago
  • Japan
  • Nintendo
  • Nintendo Switch
  • Zelda
  • Art Book
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  96

  News Nintendo Will Continue To Support Physical Media And "Maximise" All Software Sales

  "This policy will remain unchanged going forward"

  Nintendo's digital software sales have grown remarkably over the years — and the same can be said for all of the big publishers. But in terms of where the Big N's focus lies, it's not dedicating itself to a digital-only future. During the financial results briefing for FY2024, Nintendo President...

  • 2d ago
  • Nintendo Switch
  • Nintendo
  • Industry
  • Software
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  17

  News Two Classic ARPG Fantasy Games Are Coming To Switch In A New Collection

  Update: Pre-orders in North America go live

  Update [Fri 10th May, 2024 02:30 BST]: Following this collection's announcement earlier this week, it's now been confirmed VGP will be handling the physical distribution in North America. Pre-orders are now live (thanks for the heads up, Nintendo Everything). Original ar

  • 3d ago
  • Nintendo Switch
  • Upcoming Releases
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  Feature How Nintendo Switch Is Being Used By A New Generation Of Therapists

  Cooperative healing in handheld hybrid form

  May is Mental Health Awareness Month and we'll be running several features focused on how video games of all types have helped us through periods when we were struggling with our mental health. Today, Tim speaks to therapists to discover how they are using Switch and video game therapy to help patients...

  • 2d ago
  • Features
  • Interviews
  • Nintendo Switch
  • Mental Health
  • Mental Health Awareness Month
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  57

  Random Zelda Movie Director (Kind Of) Doesn't Want To Reveal His Favourite Game In The Series

  "I better not say"

  Update: The man himself has now responded to IGN's post explaining what exactly he meant by this comment. When it comes to The Legend of Zelda, this particular movie director realises it's probably "best to say nothing" as it could easily get misinterpreted. He even shared a photo of himself alongside a Tears of the Kingdom...

  • 3d ago
  • Random
  • Zelda
  • Nintendo
  • Movies
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  News Nintendo Aware Of Pesky Bug In Endless Ocean: Luminous

  A patch is coming at the end of the month

  The new release Endless Ocean: Luminous was released on the Switch last week and it seems there's a pesky buy in the game. It's been enough of a problem for Nintendo to issue a response on social media. Basically this glitch makes it "impossible to unlock 55 on the Mystery Board". You can tell if you're...

  • 3d ago
  • Nintendo Switch
  • Switch eShop
  • Updates
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  Review Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- Sweep The Board! (Switch) - Plenty Of Anime Style, Not Enough Party Substance

  Board already

  There is no shortage of party games available on Switch – the console was practically made with the genre in mind. Standing out from the crowd requires some careful balancing of the rules or implementing some gimmick to make your game feel unique. Or, in the case of Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Sweep the Board, you can let your...

  • 2d ago
  • Reviews
  • Nintendo Switch
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  4

  News Among Us Reveals 2024 Roadmap, Teases New Surprises And Much More

  Better late than never

  Developer Innersloth has shared a new roadmap for Among Us covering the remainder of 2024, even if a good chunk of the year has already passed. As you can see, we already got 'The Fungle' and coming soon to the game are "new roles". Beyond this point, there are plans... "in no particular order" for a better lobby filter,...

  • 3d ago
  • Nintendo Switch
  • Switch eShop
  • Among Us
  • Updates
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  News Frontier Confirms Plans For A Third 'Jurassic World Evolution' Game

  A Switch 2 release, perhaps?

  Developer Frontier has confirmed that it has signed a fresh licensing deal with Universal Products & Experiences for a third Jurassic World Evolution game (thanks, VGC). Although the second game didn't make it to the Switch, the first Jurassic World

  • 3d ago
  • Frontier
  • Business
  • Industry