Guide How To Get Umbreon & Espeon in Pokémon GO
The renaming trick works
News Nintendo Switch Battery Test Reveals Some Surprising Results
Beats 3DS and New 3DS in terms of stamina
Gallery Here's How Nintendo Switch Game Cards Compare To Practically Everything Else
Warning: Photo overload awaits
Capcom seems eager to continue support in future,too.
News - February, 2017
Tuesday28th Feb 2017
Review Story of Seasons: Trio of Towns (3DS)
A tale of three cities
In recent times the legal environment of the Harvest Moon series has become a bit muddled. Starting in 2014, XSeed Games began localizing the latest games in the series under the name Story of Seasons, due to the fact that Natsume owns the IP rights to the Harvest Moon franchise. So, although the Harvest Moon series continues...
Rumour New Zelda Series amiibo Might Be On The Way
Majora's Mask, Twilight Princess and Skyward Sword amiibo incoming?
Those naughty data miners are at it again; they've only gone and analysed leaked data files for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and have made some interesting discoveries. You can read the whole thread over on Reddit, but here is a summary: In the data files the following...
News Stardew Valley Coming To Switch This Summer With New Multiplayer Action
Farming with friends
Stardew Valley has been a smash hit on various platforms, so it's great news that this indie farming simulation role-playing game developed by Chucklefish Games will be landing on the Nintendo Switch eShop this Summer. As revealed in today's Nindies Showcase, the Switch version will be the first platform to host the new...
News Nintendo Unleashes a Nintendo Switch Infographic of Confirmed Nindie Games
There are plenty of them
Today's Nintendo Switch Nindies Showcase didn't show off the eShop user interface or talk about Nintendo Account or Online Service details - it simply bombarded us with game announcements; you know what? It worked rather nicely. Nintendo has now followed that up with a tasty infographic showing off games coming to the...
Live Blog Watch the Nintendo Switch Nindies Showcase - Live!
Should be Ninteresting...
With the Nintendo Switch just days away, Nintendo has opted to take the hype train up a notch with a special 'Nindies Showcase' video. Naturally it'll focus on download games; we should also get a good look at the eShop and - hopefully - a few related areas like Nintendo Account linking and the Nintendo Online Service. A...
News Overcooked! Special Edition Announced for Nintendo Switch
Ready... Steady... Play!
One of the many games shown off during the Nintendo Switch Nindies Showcase was Overcooked: Special Edition, a fast-paced multiplayer cook-off from publisher Team 17. Developed by Ghost Town Games, this chaotic title sees players teaming up to prepare dishes at high speed, trying to please a restaurant's customers. Nintendo...
News The Escapists 2 Will Be Breaking Out on Nintendo Switch This Year
Ideal for co-op play
The Escapists has become a bit of a cult hit on PC and consoles, so it's good news that Nintendo gamers will be able to get in on the action with The Escapists 2 on Nintendo Switch. It's due out this year on the system. The sequel - announced last year - brings a few changes from the original; these include prisons with...
News Axiom Verge is Getting a Special Edition Physical Release on Wii U
Yes, the Wii U
As many of you are no doubt aware, last year was the 30th anniversary of a certain orange and red intergalactic bounty hunter's series. Of course, you'd be forgiven for missing this; aside from releasing the middling spin-off Metroid Prime: Federation Force, the Big N let the milestone pass by unnoticed. Fortunately, fans of the...
Feature Five Things We Expect From the Nintendo Switch Nindies Showcase
Time for downloads to shine
Update: The Showcase happened and, well, we should have stuck with lots of games. Original Article: We expected a presentation in early- to mid-February to fill in gaps on the Nintendo Switch, but the big N has waited until just a few days before launch to roll out a 'Nindies Showcase' focused on download games. As is...
Feature A Chat About Zelda: Breath of the Wild and The Evolution of the Franchise
What we're allowed to talk about, anyway
A common (and fair) request often made of us is to share multiple perspectives on major releases beyond the main reviewer. While not always possible, in the case of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild it's been on the cards, with a couple of members of our team tackling the adventure in order to produce...
News John Cena Is 'Floored' By The Technology In The Nintendo Switch
Also predicts Zelda fans will go crazy over Breath of the Wild
We recently reported on John Cena's involvement with the Nintendo Switch pop-up tour, and it seems the WWE beefcake has lots more to say on the subject of Nintendo Switch and The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. In a recent interview with
News Rebellion Is Reviving Rogue Trooper For Nintendo Switch
"Even when we're dead we don't escape from war"
UK studio Rebellion has revealed that it is rebooting its popular Rogue Trooper video game adapation for the Nintendo Switch and other systems. Based on the 2000 AD comic strip, Rogue Trooper Redux uses the 2006 original - which was ported to the Wii in 2009 under the title Rogue Trooper: The Quartz...
News Blaster Master Zero Lays Waste To Switch And 3DS On March 9th
Retro-tastic
Blaster Master Zero will launch exclusively on the Nintendo Switch and 3DS this March, it has been revealed during the Nindies Direct broadcast. A reboot of the NES classic by Sunsoft, Blaster Master Zero recreates the same iconic visuals with a modern twist, and will boast a two-player mode as well. Mighty No. 9 studio Inti Creates...
News Pocket Rumble Throws Down This March on Nintendo Switch as a Console Exclusive
Neo Geo Pocket Neo
During today's Nindies showcase, Nintendo announced a new 2D fighter - called Pocket Rumble - developed by Chucklefish Games and Cardboard Robot Games. Visually, Pocket Rumble is reminiscent of games from SNK's cult classic Neo Geo Pocket handheld, specifically SNK vs Capcom. The trailer shown highlighted eight characters,...
Hands On Striking a Chord with Yooka-Laylee
UPDATE: Switch version reconfirmed, coming "very soon"
UPDATE: Mere moments after we published this feature, it was confirmed during the Nindie Direct that the Switch version of Yooka-Laylee will be launching "very soon" and will feature all of the game's multiplayer modes. ORIGINAL STORY: The employees over at Playtonic have been through a lot to...
News Pokémon Sun And Moon's Next Global Mission Is Now Live
"Get BP at the Battle Tree!"
A new global mission has gone live in Pokémon Sun and Moon, with the objective being to earn as many Battle Points as possible at the Battle Tree. The event ends at 23:59 UTC on March 13th. The goal is to reach 250,000 Battle Points. If this goal is reached, PGL members will earn 4,000 FC while non-PGL members will...
Random Of Course Seinfeld's George Costanza Was A Virtual Boy Fan
It makes perfect sense!
Poor old George Costanza. This neurotic, self-loathing character from the popular comedy sitcom Seinfeld never did have much luck in life. It turns out in addition to being unfortunate in love (and virtually everything else) George also made equally terrible choices when buying video gaming hardware. While idly relaxing at...
News Switch Indie Title WarGroove Mixes Advance Wars And Fire Emblem
Coming to the eShop this year
Indie studio Chucklefish Games is bringing WarGroove to the Nintendo Switch, it has been revealed. The game - which is clearly inspired by Intelligent Systems' Advance Wars and Fire Emblem series - will boast 12 campaigns, online and local multiplayer and the ability to create your own battlefields. It launches...
News Kingdom: Two Crowns to Bring Stylised Monarchy and Tough Decisions to Switch
You can rule with a buddy in co-op, too
Nintendo's 'Nindie Showcase' not only had its share of timed and full exclusives, but also demonstrated that Nintendo's support of Indie devs is drawing in projects originally produced with PCs and other consoles in mind. Kingdom: Two Crowns by Raw Fury was included today, and looks like another stylish...
News XSeed Announces Story of Seasons DLC Localization Plans for the West
A happy ending
As some of you are no doubt aware, the latest entry in the "true" Harvest Moon series launches tomorrow as Story of Seasons: Trio of Towns. Though this will be the game's debut in the west, it actually came out last year in Japan, and has since received a decent amount of DLC. For a while, XSeed seemed hesitant to bring this to the...
News Vroom in the Night Sky Joins the Nintendo Switch Launch Line-Up
A bit of extra boost
There have been a few titles from the lengthy Japanese Switch eShop line-up getting confirmed for the West, and now Vroom in the Night Sky joins the ranks. Previously known as 'that weird Japanese eShop game' among some in our team, it's heading to North America and PAL territories on 3rd March. Ostensibly a motorbike game,...
News Mega Man Legacy Devs Working On New Collection With Capcom
"I wish I could talk about it but it's really cool"
Digital Eclipse's Frank Cifaldi has revealed that his company is working on a new retro collection with Capcom. Cifaldi was director and producer on the superb Mega Man Legacy Collection, and while he can't talk about this new venture at the moment, he says an announcement could come "any day now"...
News Shakedown Hawaii to Make Its Debut on Nintendo Switch in April
Retro anarchy
We were big fans of Retro City Rampage on WiiWare and then in its DX form on the 3DS eShop, so it's fantastic news that Switch owners will be the first to play its successor - Shakedown Hawaii will arrive on the system in April. This time around inspiration is taken from the 16-bit era, and as this is the work of Brian Provinciano...
Video Flashy New FAST RMX Trailer Shows Off Switch Launch Title
Shin'en strikes again
FAST Racing NEO was an accomplished effort on the Wii U eShop, so it was certainly good news when FAST RMX was confirmed for the Nintendo Switch. As explained to us in a recent interview with Shin'en, the studio has embraced the capabilities of the new system to expand and improve upon the original. Coinciding with today's...
News Runner3 to 'Launch Exclusively' on Nintendo Switch
Welcome back CommanderVideo
We're big fans of Choice Provisions and its BIT.TRIP series, in particular the recent BIT.TRIP Presents: Runner 2 Future Legend of Rhythm Alien. During today's Nindies Showcase it was revealed that the aptly-titled sequel Runner3 will be headed to the Nintendo Switch eShop this Fall (Autumn), described as launching...
News Mr. Shifty is Another Early eShop Treat Coming to Nintendo Switch
Uses HD Rumble for some extra punch
In today's Nindies Showcase three titles were bundled together to emphasize their support of HD Rumble; one of them is coming rather soon, too. Mr. Shifty - developed by Team Shift and published by tinyBuild - is an intense top-down action game, with the HD Rumble designed to allow you to "feel every punch, shot...
News Yep, Both Treasurenauts and Mutant Mudds Are Coming to Nintendo Switch
For Treasurenauts it's the long-awaited arrival
Today's Nintendo Switch Nindies Showcase was a whirlwind of releases, but an infographic of games coming to the system's eShop this year had some reveals of its own. Two eye-catching inclusions were from Atooi, with both Treasurenauts and Mutant Mudds popping up in the graphic. Jools Watsham shared...
Feature Zoink Tells Us About the Big Switch with Flipping Death
Zombie Vikings could be re-animated on Switch too
Nintendo's 'Nindie Showcase' delivered on its promise, unveiling some intriguing titles for the new system that could certainly prove interesting in the coming days, weeks and months. One title that stood out was Flipping Death by Zoink Games, or just Zoink for short. Very much adopting the comedic...
News Nintendo Switch to Get First Console Release of 'Tough-As-Hell' GoNNER
Will have "additional content tailor-made" for the console
A key part of the Nintendo Switch eShop will be its inclusion of highly regarded Indie titles, which will naturally mean securing quality titles also coming to PC and other systems. GoNNER is another to add to the list, having appeared in today's Nindies Showcase. Developed by Raw Fury and...
News VOEZ is a Nintendo Switch eShop Launch Title in Europe
116 songs for €20.99
Launch day Nintendo Switch owners in Europe will have one more option on the eShop once 3rd March rolls around. Flyhigh Works - which is associated with the prolific CIRCLE Entertainment - has been handling the global roll-out of the Japanese music title that made its name on smart devices, and has confirmed that it'll arrive...
News Dandara is Blasting Onto Nintendo Switch This Summer
Girls just wanna have epic battles
Among the smattering of games shown off during the Nintendo Switch Nindies Showcase was Dandara, a Metroidvania-inspired, 2D platformer with fast-paced combat from Raw Fury Games. The titular character Dandara must jump from surface to surface, fighting enemies whilst travelling through a gravity-bending world...
News SteamWorld Dig 2 is Digging Its Way Onto the Nintendo Switch in Summer
Explore and survive with Dorothy
In exciting news for fans of Image & Form, it was confirmed in the Nindies Showcase that SteamWorld Dig 2 is coming first to Nintendo Switch - the target release window is Summer this year. This time around you play as Dorothy, and the core gameplay of the original has been enhanced with more dangers and moves...
News Graceful Explosion Machine Will Put HD Rumble to Work on the Switch in April
Explode all of the things
In the quickfire batch of announcements in the Nindies Showcase, Graceful Explosion Machine (by Vertex Pop) was shown off in a section focused on the HD Rumble of the Nintendo Switch. It'll utilise the feature as part of what seems to be extremely colourful and chaotic shoot 'em up action. An official description and...
Monday27th Feb 2017
News Nintendo Switch Battery Test Reveals Some Surprising Results
Beats 3DS and New 3DS in terms of stamina
The stamina of the Nintendo Switch has been something of a talking point ever since it was revealed that the console would last between three to six hours on a single charge. However, it's easy to forget that the days of a handheld running for weeks on a single set of AA batteries are well and truly over;...
News Here's What The Day One Nintendo Switch System Update Will Do
eShop! Social media! Hotspots!
Like many modern consoles, the Nintendo Switch is due to receive a sizeable day one system update just prior to launch. We've now got solid details on what this update will bring, the most important of which is access to the eShop. Without the update, you won't be able to purchase games or even browse the eShop...
News Nintendo Releases Official Switch 'First Time Use' Guide Video
Get taken through setup by the most friendly voice imaginable
The Nintendo Switch is just days away, and Nintendo's taking steps to ensure that new owners know exactly what they're doing when they unbox the hardware. A new official video provides a simple guided walkthrough of the initial setup - none of it is complicated, but the big N is...
Nintendo Download 2nd March (Europe)
Breath of the Wild! Ghost Blade HD! SEGA discounts galore! More!
Another week dawns and just so happens to include the launch of the Nintendo Switch. The Nintendo Download Update details for Europe, however, focus on the Wii U and 3DS treats to come, which happen to include the highest profile launch title for the new system. Beyond that obvious...
Sunday26th Feb 2017
News E3 2017 Floor Plans Show Another Sizeable Nintendo Booth
Right next to the equally bold Sony
E3 2017 is still quite a while away, but you can bet that won't stop the chatter around the event. With the expo actively selling public tickets for the same event as the media, it promises to be a crowded and rather excitable event this year. It could be a big one, regardless of which platform manufacturers draw...
Monday27th Feb 2017
News VOEZ Is The First Nintendo Switch Game You Can Only Play In Portable Mode
No docking here
Last week we wrote about the Switch port of VOEZ, a music title which has already found success on iOS and Android smartphones. More details regarding the port are now appearing, with publisher Flyhigh Works pointing out that the title can only be played in portable mode - giving it the distinction of being the first Switch game...
Random Infamous British Tabloid Takes 1-2-Switch a Bit Too Seriously
Won't somebody think of the children?
Whenever you need a good eye-roll, that cathartic action that makes you feel like you have a grip on the quirky madness of the world, tabloid newspapers are there for you. They say the daft things that need not be said - weirdly, they're typically the best-selling newspapers, which is a slightly distressing...
Review Legna Tactica (3DS eShop)
Tactica Generica
Kemco has been steadily supplying gamers with a glut of RPGs through the 3DS eShop over the past few years, all ported from mobile and mostly middling in the truest sense of the word — decent but forgettable games that riff off of classics. As the company's latest release, Legna Tactica is a dependable continuation of that policy,...
News Nintendo Throws a Blue Shell at Real Life Mario Kart
Japanese Company "Maricar" is being sued for copyright infringement
A popular Japanese company that let you live out your childhood dreams and race karts dressed as Mario and company are being sued by Nintendo for Copyright Infringment. The go karting firm that goes by the name "Maricar" lets anyone that holds a Japanese driving license race around...
News RIVE is Coming to the Nintendo Switch This Year With an 'Exclusive Expansion'
"RIVE is a great fit for Nintendo Switch"
RIVE is the last game by Two Tribes, with the founders of the company that brought us the Toki Tori franchise signing off with a full-on and explosive 2D shooter. As a nod to ideals of old-school difficulties and game styles it's an excellent title, but sadly its Wii U eShop version looked doomed and is now...
Video Usain Bolt Brings Olympian Power in Latest Pokémon Sun and Moon Trailers
The Pokémon Company continues to invest big in the series
If Nintendo researches successful marketing campaigns and their franchises it need not look much further than Pokémon, in which the big N naturally has a significant stake. During the 20th Anniversary celebrations last year and the launch of Pokémon GO followed by Pokémon Sun and Moon, we...
News Wii Karaoke U To Close In Europe By End Of March
Hit Mii baby one more time
Nintendo has revealed that the Wii Karaoke U service is to end at the close of March in Europe. After 23:59 BST on 31st March, the service will go offline and any ticket purchased for use with the software will cease to work. From 1st March the 30-day ticket will no longer be available, and on 31st March itself all other...
Sunday26th Feb 2017
Poll Nintendo Switch Countdown - Less Than a Week to Go, Is the Hype Building?
It's all getting very real
With the non-stop circumspection, leaks and debates we have online, at times it can feel as if system launches will never actually arrive. For Nintendo fans, though, it's getting very real, as we enter the final week before Nintendo Switch launches. It's getting so close, and in the past week we had our hardware and The...
Saturday25th Feb 2017
News Nintendo Switch Now Reportedly Adds 25% Extra GPU Power for Developers in 'Mobile' Mode
A little extra oomph on the go
As we close in on Nintendo's latest console release the final technical specifications for the Switch are still yet to be confirmed, and it'll likely be unofficial diagnostics that try to pin them down. Digital Foundry has been digging deep into the subject, trying to obtain as much information as possible about the...
Friday24th Feb 2017
News Don't Worry, The Nintendo Switch Kickstand Is Designed To Snap Off
Phew
Those of you lucky enough to have gone hands-on with the Switch at one of Nintendo's recent public events may well be concerned about the robustness of the console's kickstand, especially after seeing this post on Reddit which shows the stand popping clean off when placed into the dock. However, we're happy to report that the kickstand is...
Feature FAST RMX - The Price, Modes and Performance of Switch's Futuristic Racer
Shin'en Multimedia aims to hit top speed
The launch line-up of the Nintendo Switch continues to evolve and grow, with FAST RMX by Shin'en Multimedia being a recent addition to the 3rd March line-up. A 'remix' of the excellent FAST Racing NEO, it's an exciting one for fans of the original fast-paced racer as it will add new content and improved...
News Nintendo Switch Joy-Cons Are Disconnecting, And No One Seems To Know Why
Teething troubles
New console hardware is often subject to teething troubles, and it would seem that the Nintendo Switch is no exception. During our time with the system we've noticed that the left Joy-Con sometimes disconnects entirely from the console for no reason, and we're not alone - other outlets with early access to the new machine are...
News The Nintendo Switch's Sleep Mode Is Extremely Power Efficient
No worries there, then
One of the rather divisive points that was raised at the Switch event in January was that the battery life would be technically the lowest in Nintendo's portable history, clocking in at about two and a half to six hours, depending upon the power settings and what games are being played. Now that Switch units are out in the...
Preview Immersing Ourselves in the World of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
A potential game changer
Nintendo faced a big challenge when developing The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. Primarily a Wii U project, since Summer 2014 series producer Eiji Aonuma has spoken of the most ambitious title yet in the franchise, of an open world that's truly alive and fantastical. Some remarked that we'd heard bold statements...
News Japanese Nintendo Switch Owners Will Be Playing Neo Geo Games Next Month
And Blaster Master Zero, too
UPDATE: As several you have pointed out, this is part of the "Arcade Archives" range which is listed on Nintendo of America's official site. ORIGINAL STORY: Yesterday Nintendo revealed that the Switch Virtual Console won't be active at launch, with more information on the service coming in the future. However, we may...
News USPS Recovers Lost Package Containing $10,000 in Rare SNES Cartridges
All is well
Some of you may remember the unfortunate news last week that a SNES archiving project was essentially destroyed when the US Postal Service lost a package containing $10,000 in rare SNES cartridges. The package had been sent from a private collector in Germany and vanished shortly after it made it to US soil. Heartbroken over the loss,...
News Snipperclips Confirmed For Nintendo Switch Launch
UPDATE: UK PR confirms pricing, Joy-Con bundle, NA launch announced
UPDATE 2: Nintendo of America has confirmed this will be a launch game in North America, priced at $19.99 USD; there'll also be a free demo. Nintendo of America makes no mention, however, of any equivalent Joy-Con bundles like those coming to Europe. UPDATE: The UK PR is in:...
Parent Trap A Family Gamer's Perspective On The Nintendo Switch
Andy Robertson has a new console in the house
Putting the Nintendo Switch in front of the kids was a fascinating experiment. They had, of course, heard of the console but beyond that knew very little about it. So far Nintendo aren't again the talk of the playground - although give it a few months and that seems likely to change. I got the console...
News You Can Toggle Between HD And 8-bit Versions Of Wonder Boy: Dragon's Trap At Will
Your old passwords will work, too!
Lizardcube and DotEmu have revealed that it will be possible to toggle between the original 8-bit version of Wonder Boy: Dragon's Trap and the new HD remake at the push of a button. That's not all; it will be possible to play the HD version with the original Master System music and sound effects, and vice versa...
Random The Joy-Con Dog Sticker Kickstarter Has Been Successfully Funded
Poochy ain't stupid
When the Nintendo Switch was first revealed back in the fall, it didn't take long after that initial showing for the internet to point out how the Joy-Con Grip looks a lot like a dog's face if you look at it right. Since then, plush toys and t-shirts with a Joy-Con dog have begun popping up here and there, and now, a sticker will...
News Switch Won't Suffer From Early Hardware Shortages, Says Nintendo UK Boss
"This is not a sprint but a marathon"
Nintendo's UK general manager Nicolas Wegnez has assured MCV that the Switch won't suffer from the hardware shortages which impacted the Wii and Wii U at launch. Wegnez claimed that pre-orders for the new console were strong, but he expected retailers to still have available stock on day one, with more...
News Pokémon Scoops Two Wins at the D.I.C.E. Awards
Portable power
Game of the Year awards keep on coming and the D.I.C.E. Awards are the latest to be announced, the lucrative ceremony also serving as the conclusion to this year's D.I.C.E. (Design, Innovate, Communicate, Entertain) Summit. Nintendo has managed to scoop some awards from this event in the past, and despite a relatively quiet 2016 has...
Wednesday22nd Feb 2017
News Wonder What Zelda: Breath Of The Wild's New amiibo Do? Wonder No Longer
Needless to say, spoilers contained within...
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is almost upon us, and the game is being accompanied by a range of everyone's favourite frivolous use of plastic: amiibo. Nintendo has been rather cagey about revealing exactly what these figures unlock in the game, but GameXplain has decided to spoil everyone's...
Thursday23rd Feb 2017
News Matching Nintendo Switch Joy-Cons Sure Look Pretty
Two of a kind
As we all know, the Nintendo Switch comes in two SKUs at present - one with (boring) grey Joy-Cons and the other with totally rad neon blue and red controllers. Nintendo is also selling an extra pair of Joy-Cons in the neon colour scheme, but with a twist - the colours are reversed, giving you the option to have an all-red or all-blue...
News Downloadable Games for the Switch Will Be Locked to One Console at a Time
"Unfortunately, I can't provide any concrete answer for you right now."
There was much rejoicing to be had when it was recently revealed that the Nintendo Switch would be employing an account based purchasing system for eShop games, as opposed to the hardware ties that have been prevalent with all of Nintendo's previous online-capable platforms...
Preview Nintendo Switch Hands-On: UI, Size, Mii Maker, Micro SD Cards And More
Take a tour of Nintendo's new console
March 3rd is hurtling towards us and with it comes that most tantalising of promises: fresh Nintendo hardware. The Switch is just a matter of days away but we've been lucky enough to spend a substantial amount of time with the new hybrid console, putting it through its paces to give you - our dear readers - an...
News Virtual Console Will Not Be Ready For Nintendo Switch Launch
"We will share more information in the future"
Nintendo has revealed that its retro-focused Virtual Console service will not be ready for the Nintendo Switch launch. The company has stated that it will share more information on this service "in the future". In slightly better news, Nintendo has also revealed that funds currently held on 3DS and Wii...
News Sumo Digital Reveals Price Of Snake Pass On Nintendo Switch
Snaking closer to launch
Sumo Digital has confirmed the pricing for its upcoming physics-based platformer Snake Pass, which launches on March 28th in North America and March 29th in Europe. The game - which features music by former Rare staffer David Wise - will cost £16.99 / $19.99 / €19.99 on Switch, PS4, Xbox One and PC. Sumo has also...
News Eiji Aonuma Lists His Top Three Favorite Zelda Games
"I could just say it in in the order of my wife's preference"
Eiji Aonuma is a developer who has been overseen production of several games in the Zelda series for many years, and has obviously built up quite a resume in the process. Still, at the end of the day, he has personal tastes in games, too, so it stands to reason that certain games within...
News Bethesda's Todd Howard "Can't Say" If Skyrim on Switch is the Special Edition
Oh, boy…
It goes without saying at this point but The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim is not a new game by any stretch of the word. The original release came out back in 2011, and the game only recently re-entered headlines when Skyrim: Special Edition saw a release this past fall. When it was announced that Skyrim would be coming to Switch, many assumed...
News FAST RMX And Shovel Knight Join Nintendo Switch Launch Game Line Up
More games to play on day one
The launch of the Nintendo Switch is rapidly approaching on the 3rd of March and today Nintendo have confirmed that the Nintendo eShop will be ready to go from day one, complete with a lineup of downloadable indie games. It's been confirmed that this year the Nintendo eShop will be home to more than 60 indie games, in...
Nintendo Download 23rd February (North America)
forma.8! Ghost Blade HD! Harvest Moon 64!
It's that time, once again, for the Nintendo Download Update details for North America. This week offers up a few interesting choices, so let's get to it. Missed the European Nintendo Download Update? Turn that frown upside down, the details are still waiting for you right here. 3DS eShop: Go! Go!...
Gallery Let's Compare The Nintendo Switch To Other Handhelds
Because it's fun, that's why
Yesterday we gave you an exhaustive photo gallery which showed how Nintendo Switch game cards - and their packaging - compared to pretty much every other cartridge and card we could lay our hands on. Today, we're seeing how the console itself shapes up when placed alongside other systems. We've tried to include a good...
News Lego City Undercover Makes The Jump To The Nintendo Switch On 4th April
Co-op mode included
The former Wii U exclusive Lego City Undercover now has a release date for its Nintendo Switch debut: 4th April 2017. The trailer below is via the Kotaku channel. The updated version also brings with it a couple of new additions, most notably the ability to play the whole game cooperatively with a friend. The trailer shows off...
News Nindies Video Showcase Coming Later This Month, Expect Lots Of Nintendo Switch Games
Just in time for launch
Nintendo has confirmed that it will be hosting a Nindies Showcase video presentation on Tuesday, February 28th - just before the launch of the Switch on March 3rd. If you're in the US then you'll want to tune into at 9 a.m. PT. The UK 'localised' presentation will happen over at www.nintendo.co.uk at 17:30 GMT. Needless to...
Wednesday22nd Feb 2017
News TowerFall Creator Bringing "Hardcore Mountain Climbing Platformer" Celeste To Nintendo Switch
Hop to it
TowerFall developer Matt Thorson has revealed that his latest project - described as a "Hardcore Mountain Climbing Platformer" - is coming to the Nintendo Switch this year. Celeste may be billed as "a game about climbing a mountain", but as you can see from the trailer above, things get pretty intense at times. Your character can perform...
Thursday23rd Feb 2017
Video You Are Cordially Invited To The Nintendo Switch Unboxing Ceremony
RSVP
So we may have been beaten to it by some naughty people but that hasn't made us any less excited about unboxing the Switch here at Nintendo Life Towers. We got our best man on the job - the one and only Alex Olney - and tasked him with making the entire process as thrilling as possible. Have a watch and let us know what you think about the...
News Pokémon and 3DS Continue on Their Merry Way in a Quiet Week for Japanese Charts
For Honor leads for PS4 with modest sales
A little later than normal on our part - apologies for that - we have the Media Create chart results out of Japan. There's not a huge amount of movement this time around, with new releases outside of Nintendo hardware having a rather limited impact. Starting with the software top 20, For Honor makes its...
Video Enjoy These Epic Puyo Puyo Tetris Battles
You don't have to speak Japanese to enjoy this, but it might help
Puyo Puyo Tetris is set to be a welcome addition to the Nintendo Switch library when it arrives late April this year. If you were curious to know how the game plays out then footage from this recent Japanese tournament which SEGA has put up on its YouTube channel might be of interest...
Wednesday22nd Feb 2017
Gallery Here's How Nintendo Switch Game Cards Compare To Practically Everything Else
Warning: Photo overload awaits
The Nintendo Switch is mere days away from release and many of you will no doubt have your pre-order secured, ready to collect the shiny new system on March 3rd. One of the biggest questions many prospective owners will have is which route to take when it comes to software; given the portable nature of the console you...
Guide Nintendo Switch Launch Games: The Complete List
Zelda! Snipperclips! Bomberman! Skylanders! FAST RMX!
The Nintendo Switch is so close we can almost feel the HD Rumble, and the hype is building. This may be an era of 24/7 opinions and debates online, but beyond all of that there are few things more exciting - in gaming, at least - than the arrival of new hardware. The Switch has huge potential, of...
News Even When Under Pressure The Nintendo Switch Isn't Too Hot To Handle
Cool runnings
We're a bit late to the party with this one, but for anyone who was worried that the Nintendo Switch might run quite hot during prolonged gaming sessions, this will come as welcome news nonetheless. Imgur user throwmeawaywouldyoukindly helpfully took a thermal imaging infrared camera with him to a Nintendo Switch hands-on event (as...
News Battle Princess Madelyn To Bring Classic Ghouls 'n Ghosts Action To Switch
Yes, girls can be knights too!
Add yet another fun looking indie game which is coming to Nintendo Switch later this year. Causal Bit Games' Battle Princess Madelyn is a game that follows the journey of a young knight in training, Madelyn, and her ghostly pet dog, Fritzy. They set out on a journey to save her kingdom and her family from the clutches...
News GameStop Director on Demand and Timing for the Switch
"We have a ways to go before we satisfy all the demand that's out there"
Excitement is at an all-time high right now for the Nintendo Switch, as fans all over the world count down the days left until the console hits store shelves. Following on from the flat performance of the Wii U, the Switch's impending launch has understandably gotten retailers...
News Troll and I To Bring Mythical Adventures To Switch In Spring
No we're not trolling you!
The list of upcoming games for Nintendo Switch continues to grow as we learned today that Troll and I will be bringing havoc to Nintendo's new wonder console this Spring. The game has been developed by UK based Spiral House and will be published by Maximum Games. In Troll and I, players will be tasked with strategically...
Guide Here's Every New Pokémon GO Gen 2 Monster, From Johto With Love
Going for gold (and silver)
Pokémon GO's new Gen 2 update is finally here, and brings with it 80 new monsters to catch as well as new special items and avatar customization options. If you don't know your Quilava f
Video Watch Eiji Aonuma Unbox The Legend of Zelda: Breath Of The Wild Limited Edition
Da da da daaaaa!
It's not long now until The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild hits store shelves and many of you dedicated Zelda fans will no doubt have preordered the limited edition. But - quote Brad Pitt - what's in the box? Thankfully Zelda series director Eiji Aonuma is at hand to do the world's first unboxing video for us. In addition to...
News Nintendo France Expects Switch To Beat Wii U's Lifetime Sales In Region By Year End
Also sees a bright year ahead for the 3DS
Nintendo France's Philippe Lavoue expects the Switch to clear the Wii U's lifetime sales in that region by the end of 2017. Speaking to Gamekult, Lavoue says that Nintendo France anticipates end-of-year sales of 800,000 units, which includes 95,000 units sold on day one. He also predicts a near 1:1 attach...
News Alan Stone, Co-Founder of Nintendo of America, Passes Away at Age 71
Thank you for everything, Mr. Stone
Nintendo is a company that's been a foundational contributor to the game industry for just about as long as video games have been popular, but things weren't always that way. Once upon a time, Nintendo was just an odd little Japanese company that sold Hanafuda cards, with plans to break into the arcade business...
Interview Tanukii Studios on Go! Go! Kokopolo 3D's Slow Dash to the 3DS eShop
"I always knew it would eventually be completed"
When considering the best DSiWare games, we think Go! Go! Kokopolo is most definitely in the discussion. A 'chase 'em up', it combined tough difficulty and twitch gameplay with an excellent sense of style and humour. Its high speed, quick-thinking strategy and elements of platforming made it an easy...
Tuesday21st Feb 2017
News Nintendo Addresses the Question of Link's Green Tunic in Breath of the Wild
If you don't want a small spoiler, don't click
First of all, small spoiler alert. We're not even sure it's a spoiler, but it's a sensitive topic for some so we're calling it one anyway. If you go further than this it's on you... The moment we had our very first glimpse of the next iteration of the Zelda series way back in 2014, something didn't...
News TheMexicanRunner Is One Game Away From Finishing Every NES Title On Twitch
714 games, three years, one epic journey
Way back in May 2014, TheMexicanRunner began his NESMania project with the ultimate objective of completing every single officially licensed western NES game live on Twitch. That's a whopping 714 games in total, in case you were wondering. After three epic years, he's now one game away from achieving that...
News RiME Will Take Around 10 Hours To Complete "If You Really Want To Take Your Time"
"It could take a couple hours fewer or a couple hours more"
Tequila Works is bringing RiME to the Nintendo Switch this year (with help from Tantalus), and the game is shaping up very nicely indeed, calling to mind the likes of ICO and Zelda. Comparisons with the latter have been coming thick and fast over the past few months, but it would seem that...
Video New Japanese Zelda: Breath Of The Wild Commercial Contains A Massive Reveal
Consider this a spoiler warning
A new TV commercial for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild has just gone live in Japan and it contains the usual mixture of sweeping scenery, epic set-pieces and action-packed gameplay. It also features a pretty juicy reveal which hasn't been seen in any other footage so far, so here's another spoiler warning...
Switch "calls for a unique series of celebrations", says Bowser
Nintendo of America has been doing some pretty decent promotion for the Nintendo Switch, and now it's planning a somewhat random set of PR-friendly pop-up previews in 'surprising places' around the US. Basically, a temporary living room will pop up in a pre-planned 'surprising' place,...
News Bill Trinen on the Addition of DLC to The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
"It would be a waste to just make one game and have that be it"
One of the rather surprising announcements of last week was that The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild would be receiving some rather sizable DLC in the coming months after launch. Seeing as how this is more or less a first for the series, the announcement drew lots of debate over...
News FAST RMX is Still 'Coming Soon' and Will Utilise HD Rumble
Still pegged for March by Nintendo
FAST RMX is an early Nintendo Switch download that's been relatively low-key to date - Shin'en Multimedia is adopting the excellent FAST Racing NEO for the new system and adding some extra content and features. Having confirmed the title in mid-January - it was then playable at press / public events - the studio...
News Ultra Street Fighter II Will Let You Play As Green Ryu, If That Takes Your Fancy
And monochrome Chun Li
Ultra Street Fighter II continues to give up its secrets, with details regarding its gallery and colour edit modes joining the news of a first-person, motion-controlled section known as Way of the Hado. The first-person mode sees you fighting against waves of Shadaloo thugs, using certain motions to defeat them. Success earns...
Feature Nintendo Switch Countdown - 1-2-Switch Would Have Been Ideal As 'Free-to-Start'
Even though some of us have succumbed to pre-orders
Slowly and surely, in the build-up to its launch on 3rd March, we're working through some 'countdown' articles around the Nintendo Switch. This time we're going to consider 1-2-Switch, and a similar angle to our first impressions article from back in January. In that piece we said it was an ideal...
News Pokémon + Mega Bloks Is A Reality, And We're Totally Cool With That
We need that Charizard
We're getting Pokémon-themed Mega Bloks later this year, and we don't know about you but that makes us very happy here at Nintendo Life. Announced at the 2017 New York Toy Fair, these kits have recently been shown off at Mattel's Toy Fair event, where Kotaku got the chance to have a close-up look. The sets announced so far...
Monday20th Feb 2017
News Suda51 Talks Up Nintendo Switch Development Tools and Utilising The Hardware for No More Heroes
Plans to bring back popular characters
Suda51 is currently promoting a rather intriguing remaster on PS4 that's coming to the West - The Silver Case is a title that he originally created 17 years ago. When speaking to IGN on that, the iconic game creator was also asked about Nintendo Switch and its No More Heroes game, which was announced in January...
Tuesday21st Feb 2017
Still due in March
The Binding of Isaac: Afterbirth+, for those in need of an update, is the latest version of the iconic title that'll include the content from its various prior releases and also 'booster packs' featuring stand-out mods from the PC scene. Previously outlined as a launch release on Switch, it's now confirmed to have slipped back to...
News Harvest Moon 64 Heading to Wii U in North America This Week as Part of Anniversary Celebrations
More surprises promised throughout 2017
This week's European Nintendo Download Update details included the happy news that Harvest Moon 64 will be heading to the Wii U Virtual Console; that was a welcome surprise as the title originally skipped the region and it was previously thought that plans to release it as a download had been dropped. North...
News Pokémon GO Experiences a Big Boost in Revenue with the Generation II Update
Meowth used Pay Day!
As most of you know, Pokémon GO received a substantial update last week that finally rolled out the Pokémon from the Johto Pokédex, along with many other tweaks and additions. It could be argued as being the biggest update the game has yet received since launch, and certainly got many fans back into the game to catch all the...
News Smartphone Music Title VOEZ Is Going On Tour With The Nintendo Switch
Get your J-Pop game on
Flyhigh Works is bringing Rayark's iOS and Android music title VOEZ to the Nintendo Switch, Famitsu has confirmed. This rhythm action release is free-to-play on smartphones, and offers new tunes on a monthly basis. The story (yes, it has a story) involves the titular band VOEZ and their quest to "fight hardships together" and...
Monday20th Feb 2017
Video Atooi Provides Another Showcase of the Chicken Wiggle Level Editor
Getting a wiggle on
Chicken Wiggle is a rather promising title from Atooi that's making its way to the 3DS eShop - from the same team that produced Mutant Mudds as part of Renegade Kid, it adopts that title's style while also introducing new ideas. The Chicken and Worm combo throws in some alternative controls and moves, while it also boasts a full...
News It's Time to Claim Your Nintendo Account User ID for Nintendo Switch
Availability of iluvpeach28 is currently unconfirmed
Nintendo is shaking up its online services with the Nintendo Switch, planning a paid service that will include access to lobbies and voice chat via a smart device app, for example. Part of the updated online system will evidently be a User ID, which will likely pop up in place of your account name...
Retro This Is Why We Should Probably Be Glad Nintendo Stuck With Carts For The N64
Think optical media is indestructible? Think again
Compact discs might not be considered new technology these days, but when they were first released they were marketed as practically indestructible. Compared to the two other audio storage mediums of the time - cassette tape and vinyl - that certainly seemed to be a easy claim to make. CDs later...
News Zelda: Breath Of The Wild's ESRB Rating Makes It Sound Like A Proper Laugh Riot
"If I have to have something pounce on me, why couldn't it be a lady?"
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is mere days away from release, and the Entertainment Software Rating Board's description for the game has recently gone live. The ESRB rating states that the epic adventure contains "Fantasy Violence, Mild Suggestive Themes, Use of...
News You'll Only Have Access To 25.9GB Of The Nintendo Switch's 32GB Of Storage
OS and other files take up 6.1GB of space
The Nintendo Switch comes with 32GB of internal storage, but the end user will only have access to 25.9GB of that total because the OS and other files gobble up 6.1GB of storage. The information comes from the recent leak which showed off the console's UI menus, and was spotted by IGN. The Switch comes...
Gallery Go On, Feast Your Eyes On The Nintendo Switch Packaging
Boxing clever
The Nintendo Switch comes out in a matter of days, and we can confirm that Nintendo has been kind enough to send us a review unit for our resident video guru Alex to fondle lovingly. It goes without saying that we'll be running an exhaustively in-depth look at the console very soon, but in the meantime we thought you might like get a...
News Dragon Quest Heroes I | II Download on Nintendo Switch Will Definitely Need a Micro SD Card
Other confirmed file sizes will go easier on the console
When the 8GB model of the Wii U arrived at the system's launch in 2012, right off the bat some retail game downloads necessitated an external hard drive. The Nintendo Switch supports micro SD cards, of course, and in Japan one launch title will definitely need expanded memory for its eShop...
Nintendo Download 23rd February (Europe)
forma.8! Harvest Moon 64! Vaccine! Much more!
As a fresh week begins we have the European Nintendo Download Update details to consider, showing us the digital goodies on the way later this week. This time around it's the Wii U that gets most of the new content, with some DLC and discounts also on the list - let's get to it. Wii U eShop: forma.8...
News Turns Out That Leaked Nintendo Switch Was Stolen And Illegally Resold
Those responsible "under investigation by local law enforcement"
Remember that Switch console which got opened up and recorded by NeoGAF user hiphoptherobot? Turns out it was actually stolen by an employee of a U.S. distributor in an "isolated incident", and was illegally resold. The individuals responsible are apparently "under investigation" and...
News 2013 Kickstarter Success Soul Saga Is Still Coming To The Wii U eShop
No news on Switch version, though
Soul Saga was successfully funded on Kickstarter way back in 2013, with 5,631 backers pledging $195,528 to make Disastercake's love letter to classic titles like Final Fantasy a reality. A Wii U version was secured even before the campaign had ended, with the developer outlining some fairly bold plans for how the
News Yoku's Island Express, an 'Open World Pinball Adventure', is Coming to Nintendo Switch
It stars a heroic dung beetle and looks rather charming
In the past few weeks there's been a pleasing trend of download developers including the Nintendo Switch in their multi-platform release plans. No doubt helped along by the system's support of Unity and Unreal Engine 4, some studios in the Indie space are embracing Nintendo's upcoming system...
Random Here's What Happens When A Toyota Takes On Street Fighter Baddie M. Bison
(Or Vega, if you'd prefer)
Wacky advertising crossovers are all the rage in Japan - we've already seen Mario hopping into a Mercedes, for example - and now it's the turn of Capcom's Street Fighter, which features heavily in this commercial for the Toyota C-HR. The clip uses graphics from the 1991 arcade smash hit Street Fighter II, with Ryu hopping...
News Dragon Ball Fusions Sneaks Into UK Top 40
Pokémon Sun is still outshining Pokémon Moon
The hope is that, in two weeks, we'll be looking at a UK top 40 games chart that has a decent number of Nintendo Switch releases near the top end. Time will tell on that, but for now we're limited to a small number of 3DS titles carrying the fight. Dragon Ball Fusions finally arrived in Europe and,...
News GameRaisers Will Battle Olympic Medalist Louis Smith in Smash Bros., for Comic Relief
The Pommel expert trying out some cartoonish pummeling
Comic Relief / Red Nose Day isn't far off in the UK, with the main event taking place on 24th March. It raises tens of millions of pounds for good causes every year (also in its Sport Relief guise), not only on the night but in various events leading up to the main broadcast. Gaming will play...
Sunday19th Feb 2017
Capcom seems eager to continue support in future,too.
Some reports are doing the rounds from Game Creators Conference 2017 out of Japan, which are interesting if not necessarily ironclad in detail. Twitter user @aizen76 attended a talk held by Masaru Mitsuyoshi from Nintendo and Capcom's Masaru Ijuin - and tweeted some remarks from the presentation...
News Nintendo Switch Teardown Images Pop Up Online
Looks like a tablet's innards, unsurprisingly
In the 'things that will obviously happen' stakes, we were wondering whether images of a Nintendo Switch teardown would emerge online. That time has come, and there aren't any major surprises, though it is fun to see the innards of systems. First up, here's a general shot that seems to include the...
Saturday18th Feb 2017
Talking Point Lack of Nintendo Switch Details Close to Launch Made Wobbly Cam 'Leaks' Inevitable
The big N underestimates fan desire to see the eShop, user interface etc
There have been good arguments in favour of the high intensity / short turnaround reveal and launch of the Nintendo Switch. The preview trailer - in October 2016 - got plenty of attention and seemed to be effective, gaining plenty of traction on social media and YouTube. The...
Sunday19th Feb 2017
News Eiji Aonuma & Shigeru Miyamoto Discuss Legend of Zelda Fan Feedback
Balancing the Triforce
With less than two weeks until release of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, series creator Shigeru Miyamoto and producer Eiji Aonuma have been speaking about a range of topics surrounding the game and what fans should expect. A recent interview gives an interesting insight into their thoughts ranging across a number of...
Saturday18th Feb 2017
Hands On Creating a Quest in RPG Maker Fes
World-building
It's no secret that the 3DS is an RPG paradise, with new entries in both fresh and familiar franchises coming out faster than most fans can keep up with. It's an almost infinite bounty of adventure. But could it be more infinite? Enter RPG Maker Fes. A portable version of the long-running RPG-creation toolkit that lets players...
News RPG Maker Fes and Culdcept Revolt Set for Summer Arrivals on 3DS
NIS America continues to localise intriguing titles
NIS America is well-known for taking on the localisation of games out of Japan that, otherwise, would likely never see the light of day in the West. During an event in San Francisco it's now confirmed two more 3DS titles that it's bringing to North America and Europe. First up is RPG Maker Fes,...
Hands On Trying Out the Nintendo Switch on its Public Tour
The UK console tour comes to Manchester
Whilst we're counting down the final two weeks before the Nintendo Switch launches on March 3rd, Nintendo has been hosting special hands-on events in which the public can get their first experiences with the console and several of its games. We managed to grab ourselves some tickets for the first of the three...
Friday17th Feb 2017
Guide How To Get Umbreon & Espeon in Pokémon GO
The renaming trick works
As many of you are no doubt aware, today saw the launch of a massive new update to Pokémon GO which adds in over eighty new Pokémon from Generation II, along with various other changes and additions. Naturally, this means that the two new Eeveelutions from Generation II — Espeon and Umbreon — are making their debut,...
News Nintendo Switch eShop Purchases Will Be Tied To Your Nintendo Account
Confirmation at last
One of the common complaints about making digital purchases from the eShop on the Wii U or the 3DS is that your games are tied to your hardware rather than your Nintendo Account in the cloud. So unlike Steam, PlayStation or Xbox, you cannot recover your purchases if your device gets stolen or damaged. In many cases you might...
Guide How To Get Special Items In Pokémon GO And Evolve New Monsters
Know your Dragon Scale from your Sun Stone
This week's massive Pokémon GO update brings 80 new monsters, enhanced customisation options for player avatars and new items - one of which is Evolution Items. These new items are fairly rare but can be obtained at PokéStops, and they're integral to getting some of the better evolutions in the game. At...
Guide Essential Nintendo Switch Accessories
Switch it up with these lovely peripherals and accessories
Having now preordered your Nintendo Switch and possibly a carrying case, some games and possibly a micro SD card - you are all set, right? You get two Joy-Cons and a simple 'Grip' in the box, but there are a whole host of different ac
Guide How To Kit Out Your Avatar With New Clothing In Pokémon GO
You've gotta look the part
Pokémon GO's latest update is possibly its biggest yet, with 80 new Gen 2 monsters, fresh items and much more besides. Another big addition is increased customisation options for player avatars, including glasses, hats and other clothing - much of which has to be purchased using in-game cu
Random Digital Version Of 1-2-Switch Listed For Just £1.99 On Amazon
UPDATE: Amazon now cancelling orders
UPDATE #2: Amazon is now sending out emails saying the digital price was incorrect and that orders are now cancelled: The price for 1-2 Switch [Switch Download Code] (ASIN: B06WP39XBN) was displayed incorrectly when you placed your order XXXXXXXXXXXXX. Despite our best efforts, with the millions of items...
Talking Point The Nintendo Switch Could Revive Local Multiplayer
Get ready to call up some friends and start playing
In this guest article Funké Joseph, who attended a Nintendo Switch preview event, shares his thoughts on why Switch can be integral to local multiplayer. Local multiplayer is dead. Well, it's almost dead, some would argue. There are still a few games that are carrying the split-screen torch like...
News Disgaea 5 Complete Gets A Solid Release Date For Nintendo Switch
Start planning your attack now
MCV has had confirmation that Disgaea 5 Complete will launch on May 26th. The game is a port of the PS4 title Disgaea 5: Alliance of Vengeance, and was previously expected to arrive in the Spring. However, NIS America senior associate producer Alan Costa has given MCV this new, more definitive release date. Costa...
Video Here's The World's First Nintendo Switch Unboxing
hiphoptherobot strikes again
[Since publication it has been confirmed by Nintendo that this unit was stolen and then sold illegally; as a result we will no longer embed the video here. If you decide you want to view it anyway, you're welcome to do so at your own discretion.] There's a Nintendo Switch out in the wild, and we've already had UI and
Video Check Out The Profile And Mii Options On Nintendo Switch
The leaks keep on coming
[Since publication it has been confirmed by Nintendo that this unit was stolen and then sold illegally; as a result we will no longer embed the video here.] Yesterday we reported on the fact that footage of the Nintendo Switch UI had leaked online, and now the same poster has put live footage of the console's profile and...
It outsold the Wii U…
The NES Classic Edition is a console that hasn't exactly been known for its availability. At launch and through the holiday season, it was notoriously difficult for eager fans to get their hands on the $60 microconsole; stock shortages were quite prevalent. All the same, Nintendo has been doing its best to keep up with demand...
News Poochy & Yoshi Offer Tips For National Love Your Pet Day
Treat your pooch(y) today
We're still feeling bloated from over-indulging on the recent National Pizza Day, but before you know it now it's the snappily-titled National Love Your Pet Day. Our friends over at Nintendo of America have helpfully sent over a charming infographic with Poochy and Yoshi offering 10 tips about how to honor your adorable...
News Go! Go! Kokopolo 3D Dashes Onto the 3DS eShop Soon in North America
Time to Chase-em-up
Recently we wrote about Tanukii Studios announcing its much awaited sequel to DSIWare hidden gem Go! Go! Kokopolo. Touted as a "follow-up to the world's first chase-em-up", Go! Go! Kokopolo 3D - Space Recipe For Disaster will be making its way to the eShop on 23rd February in North America. Along with this annou
Thursday16th Feb 2017
Video Hackers Bring Nintendo 64 To The NES Classic Edition
And Sega 32X, too
When the NES Classic Edition was initially announced as shipping with a preset list of thirty popular games, many scoffed. The selection of titles certainly reads like a who's who of memorable NES classics, but of course, there was always the question of why there wasn't some way to build upon that collection with some sort of...
Wednesday15th Feb 2017
Gallery These Nintendo Switch VR Mock-Ups Are Rather Eye-Catching
The work of Industrial Designer Antoine Beynel
Though Nintendo is adamant that the Nintendo Switch is capable of supporting Virtual Reality (VR) content, it seems that the feature could be a little while off as the company considers its options for implementing the technology. Although a VR accessory featured in a rather detailed patent for the...
Thursday16th Feb 2017
Video Nintendo Switch User Interface Shown Off In Leaked Footage
Someone has been a bit naughty
Earlier today a NeoGAF forum user by the name Hiphoptherobot posted a photo accompanied by the claim that they had received their Switch preorder more than two weeks early. The poster declined to mention from where they had ordered their system, out of concern that Nintendo may retaliate against the retailer. When...
Nintendo Download 16th February (North America)
Tanks, Beds, Balls, Cubes and Ogres!
It's that time, once again, for the Nintendo Download Update details for North America. This week offers up a few interesting choices, so let's get to it. Missed the European Nintendo Download Update? Turn that frown upside down, the details are still waiting for you right here. 3DS eShop: Tank Troopers...
News Ambitious SNES Preservation Project Ends After $10,000 Of Rare Carts Get Lost In The Mail
Oops
A noble attempt to accurately preserve every single SNES game has come to an end after a package containing between $7,500 and $10,000 of rare cartridges was lost by the United States Postal Service. The package was en route to renowned archivist Byuu, best known for creating the superb SNES emulator higan. It contained 100 of the rarest PAL...
Interview Tomorrow Corporation On Supporting Switch And Why It Loves Nintendo
"None of us were cool enough to own a Sega"
The news that Tomorrow Corporation is bringing World of Goo, Little Inferno and Human Resource Machine to the Nintendo Switch was very welcome indeed, giving those who perhaps missed the company's titles on other formats the chance to experience them on Nintendo's forthcoming hybrid system. Keen to find...
News Updated Unreal Engine 4 Release Officially Adds 'Experimental' Nintendo Switch Support
Expected to be fully implemented in next update
Nintendo has been eager to emphasize that the Switch is accessible and supportive for developers, highlighting tools available and support for the likes of Unity and Unreal Engine 4. For developers of varying sizes, official compatibility with up-to-date and widely used development tools is a major...
Video I Am Setsuna's Nintendo Switch Launch Trailer Piles On The Accolades
Now in French, too
I Am Setsuna might not be a brand-new JRPG release but it's nevertheless a very welcome addition to the launch lineup for Nintendo Switch. Positioned as an old-school JRPG "like they used to make", the game is being given the launch trailer treatment by Nintendo UK, an opportunity to highlight the many positive reviews it has...
News New SNES Fighter Unholy Night Takes To Kickstarter To Fund Cartridge Production
Created by former SNK staffers, no less
Last year we reported on the development of Unholy Night: The Darkness Hunter, a one-on-one SNES fighter developed by a team of ex-SNK staffers. The title has now progressed to the point where additional funding is required to create physical cartridges, and as a result a Kickstarter campaign has been laun
News New Pokémon Game Announced For Smartphones, With Magikarp As The Star
Splash! Magikarp is coming this year
The Pokémon Company has revealed that another Pokémon-themed smartphone title is in development, and this time the long-suffering Magikarp is the main focus. Splash! Magikarp (known in Japan as Haneru! Koiking) will be coming to iOS and Android devices this spring 2017, with Select Button handling development...
News Amazon Japan Suggests That the Fire Emblem Echoes amiibo Unlock a Special Dungeon
Worth it?
One of the rather surprising announcements in the Fire Emblem Nintendo Direct last month was that of Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia. Not only was it shocking that we'd be getting another Fire Emblem game—albeit a remake—on the 3DS, but also it would be releasing in a relatively short period. Alongside the announcement, Alm and...
News Ultimate Chicken Horse Will Bring Level Creation Shenanigans to Nintendo Switch
The 'family-friendly party platformer' has been a hit on PC
One unique strength of the Nintendo Switch is its ability to support local multiplayer right out of the box, with the Joy-Con controllers instantly getting two players involved. On top of that the portability means players can take the system elsewhere to play with others - Ultimate Chicken...
Video Eurogamer Explores Nintendo's Historical Link With Gambling And The Yakuza
Leaving luck to heaven
As we all know, Nintendo didn't start out in the video game arena - which is pretty obvious when you consider the company is now over 100 years old - but instead began its life creating Hanafuda playing cards. In its latest "Here's a Thing" episode, Eurogamer explores this rather shady part of Nintendo's history. Hanafuda...
News Million-Selling Urban Trial Freestyle Is Getting An Exclusive 3DS Sequel This Year
With hot dogs
Tate Multimedia has revealed that it is bringing a sequel to 2013's Urban Trial Freestyle exclusively to the 3DS eShop this year. Urban Trial Freestyle 2 will include twice the stages as the million-selling original, as well an online level sharing tool so you can send your creations to other players. You'll also be able to customise...
News Pokémon GO Is Warming Up Shopping Centers In Mainland Europe This Week
Adding 58 PokéStops & Gyms
Pokémon GO maker Niantic seems to be fully aware of the weather that poor old Europeans must endure at this time of year, because the company is partnering with multiple shopping and destination centers across the continent to help players keep warm. New PokéStops and Gyms will be added to 10 European cities starting...
Wednesday15th Feb 2017
Video Ultra Street Fighter II's First Person Mode Looks Like A Throwback To Wonky Motion Controls
Motion emotion
The latest episode of Capcom TV has revealed footage of Ultra Street Fighter II's recently-confirmed first person mode, as well as video of Monster Hunter XX in action on 3DS. The first-person mode in Ultra Street Fighter II was hinted at in the game's initial trailer, but its existence was only officially confirmed by a photo of
News Eiji Aonuma Wants an 'Evolved 2D Style' From His Legend of Zelda Handheld Dev Team
Not keen to unify '3D' and '2D' teams
The Legend of Zelda, as a franchise, has established two distinct 'pillars' - 2D and 3D. From The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time onwards the trend - with some occasional exceptions - is for new games on portable devices to adopts the top-down '2D' style, and for sweeping '3D' adventures to come to home...
News Kojima-Free Konami Is Doing Just Fine, Thanks Very Much
Profits up a whopping 70 percent
When Hideo Kojima parted company with Konami under a cloud and reports began to appear that the firm didn't have the best track record for staff morale, it seemed as if the veteran publisher was finally planning its escape from the world of AAA video games. However, fast forward to the present and the "new look"...
News Brace Yourself, The Biggest Pokémon GO Update Yet Is Coming This Week
New monsters, gameplay, items and costume options inbound
Niantic has just announced what is perhaps the biggest update to come to Pokémon GO yet, with 80 new monsters, new gameplay mechanics, fresh items and expanded outfit options for player avatars. The 80 new monsters feature famous faces from the Johto region which appeared in Pokémon Gold...
Video FIFA 18 Gets Shown Off In Japanese Nintendo Switch Commercial
He shoots, he scores
EA's forthcoming FIFA 18 for the Nintendo Switch has been shown off for the first time in a Japanese commercial for the console. The clip - which also showcases Dragon Quest Heroes - gives FIFA 18 some generous screen-time, and things are looking pretty decent. There were rumours that the game would be based on the PS3 and Xbox...
News Nintendo Details Changes Being Made to Fire Emblem Heroes in Early March
EXP bonuses are always nice
It's been a couple weeks now since Fire Emblem Heroes first came out, and the question on many minds is what Nintendo's post-launch support will look like. We already know that the game will be receiving a lot more mission and story content in the coming weeks, and now Nintendo has put out a notice concerning certain...
News Snake Pass is Slithering Onto Nintendo Switch in Late March
Another one for launch month
Snake Pass, an independent project from Sumo Digital, is another download release heading to the Nintendo Switch in its early weeks. It now has firm release dates - 28th March in North America and 29th March in Europe. There's an updated trailer showcasing the game, along with some firm details on what you can expect...
News Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 3 Professional Makes Number One Debut in Japan
It's no joke
As it's the middle of the week it's time, as always, to see what's hot and what's not in the Japanese market. Despite a much hyped PS4 release landing it's a hardy old franchise on 3DS that took number one. Starting with that software top 20, Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 3 Professional has made its debut in top spot, seeing off the...
Video Nintendo Really Wants You to Try Tank Troopers
YouTube videos make a pitch for the tank battling 3DS title
Tank Troopers has had a surprising amount of promotion from Nintendo, online at least. It had a spot in last year's 3DS Nintendo Direct, and with its arrival this week on the eShop the company is keen to persuade 3DS aficionados to give it a try. It may certainly hold some appeal to those...
Video Zelda: Breath Of The Wild And Dragon Quest Heroes TV Spots Hit Japanese Airwaves
Building up to release day
Nintendo is slowly but surely ramping up its promotional push for the launch of the Nintendo Switch on March 3rd, and in Japan it has unleashed a series of new TV spots to spread awareness of its big titles. We've already seen several new adverts for 1-2-Switch, but The Legend of Zelda: Breath of th
Interview Preparing for Adventure in forma.8 on the Wii U eShop
"We can't wait to work on Switch, it's such a lovely bit of kit!"
MixedBag rightly earned praise for Futuridium EP Deluxe, which brought its colourful and high tempo gameplay to both the Wii U and New 3DS. Yet forma.8 was the first project we heard of from the Italian studio - it emerged in early 2014, was part of the Nindies@Home demo promotion...
Video These Japanese Commercials For 1-2-Switch Are Utterly Charming
Two-player, anywhere
Nintendo has released a series of commercials to promote the quirky multiplayer appeal of 1-2-Switch, one of the lead titles for its forthcoming console. Each clip shows off a different mini-game, and the approach is similar across all of them - it begins with the host passing a Joy-Con to another player and instantly starting...
Video We Work Up a Sweat in Mario Sports Superstars
Intense exercise for our thumbs
Mario Sports Superstars is getting closer to release, and it'll offer modes and gameplay options in five sports - Football / Soccer, Tennis, Baseball, Golf and Horse Racing. Naturally all five sports will be the most fun when playing as Bowser, or perhaps that's some of our own bias kicking in. In any case, our video...
Tuesday14th Feb 2017
Talking Point The Zelda: Breath of the Wild Expansion Pass DLC is Both Surprising and Inevitable
Hands up if you expected that... erm, no-one?
In the 3DS and Wii U era Nintendo slowly adopted some modern trends, embracing necessity in order to keep games active and - in the process - make some extra money. DLC emerged in ho-hum form as 'Coin Rush' packs in New Super Mario Bros. 2 on 3DS, but then there was no going back. New Super Luigi U...
News Nintendo Confirms Expansion Pass DLC for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
A first for the main series
In a somewhat surprising move, considering the vast size of the game and the nature of the IP, Nintendo has confirmed an Expansion Pass for DLC in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild; it'll be available from the game's launch on 3rd March on both Nintendo Switch and Wii U. Priced at £17.99 / $19.99, it'll include...
News Don't Worry, Nintendo Says It Hasn't Stopped NES Mini Production
The tiny dream is still alive
Yesterday we reported that a Scandinavian retailer had prompted concerns around production of the NES Mini Classic, albeit with a cautionary note that Nintendo had recently said restocks were in the works. The NES Mini was a hot ticket item before Christmas and it seems that the demand simply took Nintendo by surprise;...
News There's No 'Concrete Answer' for GameCube on the Switch Virtual Console, But There's Hope
Also, the audio jack on the system works when docked, which is nice
Ever since the Wii U there's been a wait for GameCube on the Virtual Console. Nintendo's current home console never received that library of games, though it was backwards compatible with Wii games and its Virtual Console went right up to Nintendo 64; in other words, the GameCube is...
Editorial 'NX' Development Documentation Gives Few New Insights, But The Leak is Far From Ideal
Nintendo is secretive enough already, so this doesn't help
It seems that leaks are an inevitable part of the modern gaming industry. We've seen plenty of game leaks come out around the NX / Switch over the past year (some yet to be proven right), while some tech specs of the PS4 Pro were doing the rounds before it was officially announced;...
News Shigeru Miyamoto on Satoru Iwata's Switch Legacy and Nintendo's Creative Ethos
Has also been making a cat hammock in his spare time
When Satoru Iwata sadly passed away on 11th July 2015, it was clear that the 'NX' - as it was then called - would be a representation of his vision; it had been announced earlier that year, undoubtedly with the core design and principles in place. It's known now as the Switch, of course, and it's...
News Japanese Box Art Confirms First-Person Mode for Ultra Street Fighter II
Putting the "do" in Hadoken
A few weeks ago, some of you may remember that Capcom released a new Ultra Street Fighter II trailer which seemed to include footage of some kind of new first person fighting mode. No more details were forthcoming, but the idea seemed to fit well with the Joy-Con controllers that the Switch will be sporting. Now, a...
News THQ Nordic Reconfirms Darksiders: Warmastered Edition for Wii U
The war goes on
With the Switch only about two weeks away from launch, the upcoming release schedule for the Wii U has been looking quite dire. Darksiders: Warmastered Edition was a release that was initially scheduled for Wii U, but was delayed due to technical problems and subsequently missed the November release the game received on other...
Random A Round-Up of Quirky Nintendo Valentine's Cards
Mario is red, Sonic is blue, will you be my player 2?
As our lovely video editor Alex says - "You're an excellent person who doesn't need to be validated by an overly commercialised, arbitrarily-named saint's day." But whatever you think of Valentine's Day it is somewhat inescapable. Whether you want to express yourself with cards, chocolates, teddy...
Interview Greg Wohlwend on TumbleSeed and What Makes Nintendo Switch Special
Holding Switch "made me excited for this generation of Nintendo games"
When a game is described as a 'rolly roguelike' and comes with an intriguing trailer, it's certainly a good idea to sit up and take notice. TumbleSeed is expected on the Nintendo Switch this Spring and is the work of aeiowu, a '1-person developer' that's also a collective - in...
News Nicalis Tweet Hints at Cave Story Port Coming to Nintendo Switch
Maybe even a physical release
Cave Story is one of those games that just doesn't seem like it'll ever be totally gone, but there is a reason: the game is pretty good. The game was originally developed in 2004 by one man—known as "Pixel"—and subsequently saw a release on dozens of platforms, many of which belonged to the Big N. There've been...
News Vaccine Will Bring '90s Horror to the Wii U eShop Very Soon
No ink ribbons that we can see
RNC (Rainy Night Creations) is a young development studio that's already delivered a fairly accomplished effort with FreezeME, a 3D platformer that drew heavy inspiration from the N64 era along with some modern aspects. The studio's next title also looks to add its own twist to an established genre, in this case the...
Monday13th Feb 2017
News Nintendo Switch Will Have A "Lot More Announcements" on Third-Party Games Soon
Reassurances on a "very steady flow" of stock, too
As we head towards the Nintendo Switch launch on 3rd March, and with some pre-orders still possible in some countries such as the UK, Nintendo has recently had some weekend interview features published with major British newspapers. This is certainly a positive in terms of boosting awareness in the...
News Scandinavian Retailer Prompts Concerns Around NES Mini Production
Contradicts Nintendo statement of "working to increase production"
When the Nintendo Entertainment System: NES Classic Edition (Nintendo Classic Mini: Nintendo Entertainment System in Europe) was announced it generated plenty of excitement online, and then rapidly sold out in the pre-order phase. It's been possible to get a unit at its proper price...
News Best Buy and GameStop Offering Switch Pro Controller Pre-Orders in the US
Amazon is a little slow this time
Admittedly we only held one for a short while at a preview event, but playing Splatoon 2 with the Nintendo Switch Pro Controller - motion inputs included - was enough to make us somewhat fall in love with the pricey add-on. Considering the lack of a real D-Pad on the Joy-Con controllers, too, it's a bit of a...
Sunday12th Feb 2017
Review Gradius (Wii U eShop / TG-16)
Arcade-style pew-pew
Gradius will forever be considered a definitive game in the shoot 'em up genre, held up as a key example of what makes these kind of games truly special. It's a game familiar for its iconic NES version, of course, but the release of the TurboGrafx-16 iteration on the Wii U Virtual Console is a welcome one - after all, it was a...
Monday13th Feb 2017
Nintendo Download 16th February (Europe)
Tank Troopers! Dragon Ball Fusions! Breath of the Wild Themes! More!
Another week begins, dear readers, which means it's time for a look ahead to the Nintendo Download Update goodies coming to Europe. This week has a first-party eShop download and a long awaited retail release, while a huge upcoming Switch / Wii U title gets a couple of 3DS HOME...
Talking Point Splatoon 2 is Set to be a Vital Early Arrival on Nintendo Switch
The Global Testfire adds some extra spice
When Splatoon was unveiled at E3 2014, this writer was initially unsure of its appeal. Then the reaction of the community on these pages began to take shape, and fans tweeted, and the fan-art began - it was evident that Nintendo had produced a new IP with huge potential. By the time we got closer to its...
The numbers are adding up
We have once again been blessed by a new Picross e game, and you know what that means: new puzzles and, erm... some more new puzzles? By now you should honestly know what to expect with these titles, but here's a quick rundown again! Picross is a classic type of puzzle game that has featured on Nintendo systems since the...
Video Super Bomberman R Gameplay And Intro Sequence Get Shown Off
Explosive stuff
Super Bomberman R may have a few fans sitting on the fence right now, but the more we see of the game the more we're looking forward to enlisting a selection of friends or family members for some pyrotechnic multiplayer action come March 3rd. Konami has ramped up the anticipation by releasing the entire introduction sequence for the...
Feature Nintendo Switch Countdown - The Origins and Simple Magic of Snipperclips
From Indie project 'FriendShapes' to enticing Switch co-op game
When it comes to the launch day and more general 'March' line-up for the Nintendo Switch, there are a few obvious high-profile releases that are getting plenty of attention. As we made clear in our first impressions article, however, some in our team left January preview events with a...
News Splatoon 2 Global Testfire Demo Details Confirmed for Europe
The world will be testing the servers together
At the weekend Nintendo revealed and outlined details for the Splatoon 2 Global Testfire Demo in North America and Japan. It's now been confirmed for Europe, too, with the times confirming that players will be tackling each other from across the Atlantic. With the times matching up between regions that...
News Nintendo Releases Updated Nintendo Switch Trailers
More TV slots for multiplayer gaming
Following its spend of quite a lot of dollars on a Super Bowl ad slot, Nintendo of America is starting to spin off new and old clips from the 'extended' version of that commercial into smaller 30-second trailers. They've started to pop up on TV in the US, in any case, and have now been shared on YouTube. There...
Video Lego Dimensions Is The Only Way To Play The Lego Batman Movie
Be the Batman
Last year we voiced the opinion that Wii U owners should be thankful for Lego Dimensions, which has kept the console alive with its expansion packs despite other titles drying up. Even though the Switch is less than a month away, Wii U owners can still look forward to more block-busting content with the release of a new wave of packs,...
Video Here's Proof That Every Kid's Birthday Should Feature McDonald's And Contra III
Back in time
If you're a '90s kid then you've no doubt had the experience of attending a birthday party at your local McDonald's. With its bright colours, hard-wearing furniture and no-hassle fast food, it was the venue of choice for long-suffering '90s parents who just wanted a bit of peace and quiet while their offspring digested a few burgers...
News The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Developers to Host GDC Panel
"Change and Constant – Breaking Conventions with Breath of the Wild"
Game Developers Conference - commonly known simply as GDC - is a major event for game creators and publishers to network and see what's happening in the world of game design. Nintendo, for its part, has announced that it'll be hosting a panel focused on The Legend of Zelda:...
News Go! Go! Kokopolo 3D Will Be Digging Its Claws Into the 3DS eShop Soon
At last!
DSiWare brought us some gems, and one of them was Go! Go! Kokopolo, a fast-paced and challenging chase 'em up by Tanukii Studios. It's been a long time in the making but its sequel - Go! Go! Kokopolo 3D - Space Recipe for Disaster is due out soon. The good news was shared by publisher CIRCLE Entertainment, which is stepping in to publish...
Sunday12th Feb 2017
Review Mercenaries Saga 3 (3DS eShop)
Fun for hire
The 3DS eShop is no stranger to strategy RPGs; aside from retail heavy hitters like Fire Emblem: Awakening and Fates and Stella Glow, it's also been blessed with smaller but still eminently enjoyable experiences like Ambition of the Slimes, and the surprisingly solid Mercenaries Saga 2. CIRCLE Entertainment was responsible for
News Splatoon 2 Global Testfire To Take Place During Nintendo Switch Launch Month
You'll be able to use your Splatoon amiibo, too
Nintendo has revealed that a Splatoon 2 Global Testfire event will take place shortly after the launch of the Switch, giving owners a chance to sample the sequel for free. The demo will be available for download from the eShop and in terms of content will include four different main weapons, including...
Saturday11th Feb 2017
News Amazon UK Offers Nintendo Switch Downloads, Cost More Than Boxed Equivalents
The standard eShop prices
If proof is needed that each country's Nintendo subsidiary works independently of others, then another example has come through some offerings on Amazon UK, presumably with support and assistance from Nintendo UK. Amazon UK is offering two Nintendo Switch launch titles as download codes, alongside their physical retail...
News Splatoon 2's Event and eSports Credentials Boosted by LAN Play and Spectator View
"LAN Play is where it’s at" for competitive events
Since Nintendo's 'preview trailer' that ended with a showcase of a Splatoon 2 competitive event (albeit the sequel wasn't formally confirmed at that point), it's been clear that the Switch could be well equipped for the eSports scene. Nintendo has now outlined two key features in the sequel...
Friday10th Feb 2017
Poll Does Nintendo Switch Need Streaming Apps and a Web Browser, Or Is It All About Games?
Noflix
The Nintendo Switch is just weeks away, and Nintendo is still keeping us waiting on some details such as the eShop, the Virtual Console (if it'll even be there at launch) and pinning down a finalised launch day line-up. The company is likely planning a Direct, information drop or new feature-driven videos to answer some questions prior to 3rd...
News Hackers Use Emulator to Make Game Boy, Mega Drive and SNES Games Playable on NES Mini
So it's come to this...
The Nintendo Entertainment System: NES Classic Edition (Nintendo Classic Mini: Nintendo Entertainment System in Europe) proved to be a festive hit for Nintendo, with demand for the retro system surprising the big N. Though the tiny little console is emulating a fixed list of 30 games, it's doing so in a typically charming and...
News The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Screenshot Confirms Returning Character
Still no Tingle?
As we close in to the release of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild it is customary for more details to emerge. If you are wanting to venture into the world of Hyrule completely blind come March 3rd, however, then click away now. Previously we mentioned a screenshot showing a lone wanderer in front of what seems to be a...
News Bomberman Is Coming To Arcades As Bombergirl
With anime girls and destructible clothing, obviously
As well as bringing Bomberman to the Switch in the form of Super Bomberman R, Konami - for reasons unknown - is creating an arcade title based on the franchise which uses anime-style girls instead of the titular Bombermen. According to 4gamer, this forthcoming title will be a 4-on-4 coin-op...
News GameSeek States It'll Keep Selling Nintendo Switch for £198.50 Up to Release
Neon Red and Blue models to be offered soon
Prior to the formal Nintendo Switch unveiling in January various retailers were hedging their bets with listings for the system, often applying speculative prices. One of the most eye-catching of these was GameSeek, which listed the console for pre-orders at £198.50. When the standard UK price for the...
Get up, you son-of-a... 'cos Shiggy loves ya
Ever wonder what it's like to be a fighter? If you'd like to experience the life, Punch Club thinks it's the game for you. Let's find out if this fighting strategy/simulation is worth lacing up the gloves for. Your life in Punch Club starts out with a brief cutscene showing your father, who was...
News Google Trends Data Demonstrates Interest in Nintendo Switch
Analyse this
The games industry is rather tough to predict. No matter how many analysts are paid to predict the future, not many - for example - expected the Wii to take off as it did. Now as we march towards the Switch launch there are varied thoughts on its prospects, as would be expected. The Console-Deals blog has been dropping some date ranges...
Video Nintendo Comes Out Swinging With New ARMS Footage
A look at characters, moves and strategies
Nintendo seems rather positive about the prospects of ARMS on Nintendo Switch, giving the game prominence at preview events and citing it as a potential breakthrough title in competitive gaming. It also appeals, of course, to nostalgia for Wii-era motion controls, as you punch and swing your arms to create...
A nice day in the garden
Sometimes it can be nice to simply relax with a peaceful, calming game, that doesn't demand great skill or dedication. That is exactly what Plantera delivers. It is centred around growing a garden and selling produce in return for money, with which more plants and animals can be bought, and so on. The gameplay isn't...
News The Castlevania Netflix Series Will Be Based on Castlevania III: Dracula's Curse
Also, will be a hard 'R'
Just yesterday, it finally came to light that the long rumoured film adaptation of Castlevania would be making its appearance as a Netflix series, due to make its season 1 debut later on this year. Not much else was revealed, aside from who would be producing and writing for the show, but now a few more details have been...
News Rare Veteran David Wise is Producing the Soundtrack for Switch Title Snake Pass
"It set my mind on fire"
There are few video game sound composers that are as readily recognisable in style as David Wise. He made his name if the 'good old days' at Rare, producing the soundtracks to titles such as Donkey Kong Country. His compositions continue to grace a number of titles - two varied examples on Wii U are Donkey Kong Country:...
Thursday9th Feb 2017
News There Won't Be a New Skylanders Game in 2017
Still, you can get Imaginators on Switch...
The Skylanders franchise kickstarted the toys-to-life craze, which prompted rivals to emerge. Disney Infinity started well but faded to cancellation, however, though LEGO Dimensions is still adding various waves to its original release. Nintendo's own amiibo range is an alternative take on the model, of...
Friday10th Feb 2017
Video The Weird and Wonderful World of the SteamWorld Miiverse Communities
Co-presented by Allbran Sigson
Miiverse is, alas, one day going to be but a treasured memory. A quirky part of the Wii U and 3DS landscape, Nintendo is moving on and not including its bespoke social network on the Switch; that's a bit of a pity, as some entertaining posts will no doubt be lost. Image & Form has now produced a funny video...
News Mutant Alien Moles of the Dead is Bringing Its Awesome Name to the Wii U eShop
A 'game of reflexes' that shakes things up
EnjoyUp Games is likely a familiar name to some eShop aficionados, with the developer and publisher being prolific on the 3DS and Wii U. It's now announced another project as part of its publishing activities - Mutant Alien Moles of the Dead by Pixel Bones Studio. It looks rather colourful and could...
Thursday9th Feb 2017
News Yep, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Takes Place After Ocarina of Time
Eiji Aonuma confirms in quickfire interview
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is getting painfully close, and Nintendo is cranking up the hype machine; awareness of the title will be boosted by its prominence on the Game Informer cover, for example, along with features within the magazine. Game Informer has now posted a rather fun
Video 3DS Visuals Go to Battle With PS4 / Pro, With Predictable Results
3DS wins, obviously
Not so long ago we made a video comparing Yoshi's Woolly World to Poochy & Yoshi's Woolly World, with the lead-in that of course they're not truly comparable, as such, but that Good-Feel had done a jolly good job of bringing the title to the portable. After all, the 3DS does impressive things with a GPU that's six years old...
Talking Point Considering Nintendo's Portable Future
It's all about the target audience
The DS attracted an incredibly broad range of gamers, as its sensational sales attest, and the 3DS has also achieved positive results drawing in gamers of various types. Nintendo has also released variations of the 3DS for different audiences, too, with the 2DS - as an example - primarily pitched as a budget option...
Nintendo Download 9th February (North America)
Plantera! Mario vs. DK! Azure Striker Gunvolt anime! More!
It's that time, once again, for the Nintendo Download Update details for North America. This week offers up a few interesting choices with a dual release, a sequel to a surprise gem of 2016 and a Virtual Console arrival among the most promising. There are a few options whether you're rocking...
News Project CARS 2 Creative Director Loves Nintendo Switch, But Don't Expect A Port
"We're all gadget freaks, so we kind of want to"
Ah, Project CARS. Who could possibly forget the drama of the canned Wii U version. For so long it was held up as the definitive racing game for Nintendo's console, yet it failed to make the grid after
News Nintendo Shows Off the Joy-Con Controllers Through the Ultimate Medium - An Infographic
Spot the pop-culture reference
We think the Joy-Con controllers are a big weapon for the Nintendo Switch, and could be a pleasant surprise to plenty of people once they're in hand - we even dedicated a feature to making that point recently. Nintendo has also been keen to highlight the various capabilities of the controllers, and their flexibility in...
News Fire Emblem Heroes Voting Event Crowns Its Champions
We like Ike
The results are in. Nintendo has revealed its victors in the Fire Emblem Heroes voting event that asked fans to choose their favourite characters from across the series; as promised the winners will be given special "Choose Your Legends" upgrades of themselves. Amassing 33,871 votes, Ike "fights for his friends" from Fire Emblem: Path...
Wednesday8th Feb 2017
News There Are Currently 'No Plans' For Final Fantasy XV On Nintendo Switch
It is merely a fantasy, unfortunately
There's much to look forward to with Nintendo Switch, but one of the older rumours from the 'NX' days can be put to rest - for now, at least - and allow us to focus on some games that are coming to the system. It seems that Final Fantasy XV, released to critical acclaim and commercial success last year, isn't...
Thursday9th Feb 2017
News It's Still Quite Easy to Secure a Launch Day Nintendo Switch in the UK
Amazon adds more day one Neon Red/Blue units
While pre-orders are tricky to secure in some countries, such as the US, there's evidently been a bit of a stock update in the UK - some retailers have been updating product pages to take additional orders. Amazon UK is the latest to join in by re-opening orders on the Neon Red / Blue units, while some...
Wednesday8th Feb 2017
News The Long-Rumoured Castlevania Series is Happening, Starts on Netflix This Year
Written by Warren Ellis
Plenty of video game franchises go through the rumour mill when it comes to TV and movie adaptations, but Castlevania has been an ever-present and persuasive possibility for quite a while. The talk reached a peak in 2015 when producer Adi Shankar said he was working on "a super violent Castlevania mini-series with my homies...
Thursday9th Feb 2017
News Steel Empire Gets Permanent Price Drop In North America
To celebrate Valentine's Day, apparently
Teyon has revealed that from today the critically-acclaimed 2D shooter Steel Empire will cost just $9.99 on the North American 3DS eShop. The 66 percent reduction in price is to celebrate Valentine's Day, and what better way could there possibly be to mark this romantic occasion than blasting through the...
News Pokkén Tournament Falls Short in the EVO 2017 Player's Choice Vote
It raised a lot of money, though
A couple weeks ago, we reported on the upcoming Player's Choice Vote for EVO 2017, in which Pokkén Tournament and ARMS were potential winners. Nine games were in the running, with the winner being decided based on which game generated the most charity donations. The window for donations just closed today, and...
News Miitomo Version 2.2.0 Can Now Be Downloaded
Assuming Fire Emblem Heroes hasn't taken all your extra space
When Fire Emblem Heroes launched last week, some news also came out about an update that would be coming to Nintendo's Mii-centric social app, Miitomo. Though no specific time was given for when to expect it, we were told it would be coming "soon", and that evidently meant today. Miitomo...
News Let's Try And Guess The 10 Remaining Mini-Games In 1-2-Switch
Semaphore! Baseball! Plate-spinning! Gorilla watching?!
Update: Well, here's Dish Spin! (Video via Perfectly-Nintendo) Original Article: Nintendo released trailers for 18 of the mini-games featured in 1-2-Switch yesterday, and stated that 10 more were still to be fully revealed. However, on the
News Swap Fire Update in the Works, Currently on Discount Ahead of Valentine's Day
EU release also on the agenda
The Wii U eShop has the tendency to throw up some surprising and clever games, and Swap Fire aimed to deliver just this in 2016. Primarily a local multiplayer game - though you can play it solo - its hook is that when you shoot an opponent you swap places with them, setting up the potential for some chaotic and...
Tuesday7th Feb 2017
News ARM Confirms That The Nintendo Switch's Chipset Is Very Close To Tegra X1 Spec
UPDATE: ARM deletes Facebook post, claims it wasn't "an official statement"
UPDATE: ARM has now removed the post in question and has stressed that it was not an official statement. Exactly why a component supplier for Nvidia is posting spec details if it's not entirely sure they are correct is anyone's guess, but for the time being it would seem...
Wednesday8th Feb 2017
News Nintendo Switch Lacks A Web Browser Because It's A "Dedicated Video Game Platform"
Tatsumi Kimishima details app support and eShop functions, too
Nintendo President Tatsumi Kimishima has been speaking to TIME about a wide range of topics, with the Nintendo Switch being the primary focus. Given Nintendo's track record when it comes to apps and services on its devices at launch - and how they have been updated and evolved as time as...
News GBA Title Fullmetal Alchemist: Stray Rondo Gets Translated Into English
Won't cost you an arm and a leg
Hiromu Arakawa's Fullmetal Alchemist is the spectacular (and often tragic) tale of the Elric brothers Edward and Alphonse, who attempt to seek redemption in a fictional world where alchemy is very much a reality. The popularity of the series has ensured that it has been given the full works in terms of merchandise...
Feature Flicking Through The Debut Issue Of Switch Player
Print isn't dead?
The internet has changed a lot of things in modern life. We now consume more music, videos and news online than ever before, and as a result those industries have had to change dramatically in order to compensate and survive. Music and video retailers are closing down while paid-for print media is feeling the pinch due to the fact...
News Puyo Puyo Tetris Confirmed for April Release on Nintendo Switch
Cheaper via download than retail on Nintendo's system
Update: Deep Silver is publishing this title in Europe, and unlike in North America the pricing of the Switch version is the same between the physical retail and download version - €39.99 & £34.99. Original Article: One of the pleasing 'smaller' reveals around the Nintendo Switch in...
News Get Loved Up With The Pokémon GO Valentine's Event
Double candy, longer lures, increased spawn rates
Love is in the air with the first Pokémon GO event of 2017, which is focused around Valentine's Day. From today, players will find that candy is easier to obtain, spawn rates for certain monsters have increased and the chance of hatching rare monsters from eggs is improved. Here's the official PR:...
Review Toby: The Secret Mine (Wii U eShop)
Shady stuff
The Wii U eShop has played host to some wonderful indie titles over the years, and despite the console's impending retirement there's still room for another sleeper hit to offer a charming send off. With its distinctive art-style, intriguing level design and enigmatic story, Toby: The Secret Mine seemed set to impress when first...
Video Check Out This Official Nintendo Switch Hardware Overview
Less than a month to go
It's hard to believe, but the Nintendo Switch is already less than a month away from releasing worldwide, and excitement is at an all-time high. The high-tech hybrid will be packing lots of interesting hardware features and is obviously quite versatile in the various settings it can be played in, so Nintendo has opted to put...
News Take-Two Executive Reiterates Plans for Long Term Support of Switch
It's unprecedented…
It seems one of the biggest concerns surrounding the Switch in this pre-launch period is how viable the platform will be to third party studios. While it is true that one of the biggest selling points of Nintendo consoles is Nintendo games, the Wii U was an unfortunate reminder of what happens when a platform fails to pique the...
News E3 2017 To Offer Public Sale Tickets, Though They Come With a Hefty Price
Limited to 15,000, on sale next week
For a number of years E3 was the definitive event in the gaming calendar, and it's still right up there at the top (or near the top, depending on your perspective). Nevertheless its dominance has come under question, with major publishers like EA and Activision opting out last year, while for a few years Nintendo...
Video More 1-2-Switch Mini-Games Shown Off In New Series Of Trailers
28 mini-games will be included, 10 more still under wraps
At launch Nintendo will have a variety of games ready to sell you on the premise of the Switch, but only two will be published by Nintendo themselves. The most notable is of course Zelda: Breath of the Wild, but the mini-game collection 1-2 Switch just got a lot more interesting thanks to a...
News Kimishima Outlines Nintendo's Continued Attention on VR and Portable System Ideas
Thinking of "different ways to continue the portable gaming business"
One of the ongoing topics among eager Nintendo gamers relates to Nintendo's hardware plans beyond Nintendo Switch, particularly in terms of whether the upcoming system is going to ultimately take over from both the Wii U and 3DS. Its hybrid nature naturally raises the question of...
Video Trio Of Japanese Nintendo Switch Commercials Communicate Core Features
Taking the game with you
Nintendo has published a trio of Switch commercials for the Japanese market which focus on promoting what makes the console so unique when compared to its rivals. The adverts show off the system's biggest selling point - the fact that it can docked with your TV as well as used as a portable device - but attention is also...
News Fire Emblem Heroes Retweet Campaign Hits Target for Hero Feathers Giveaway
"There may even be a little surprise"
Fire Emblem Heroes is approaching one week since release, and Nintendo / Intelligent Systems have been active in setting up events to keep the game interesting. Earlier this week it unveiled a social media campaign to offer players a chance to pick up 10,000 Hero Feathers, adopting similar tactics to retweeting...
News BoxBoy! Retail Collection Hits Top 10 in Japan as Evergreen Titles Lead the Way
Pokémon and Yoshi still in top five
It's Media Create results time out of Japan, and this week there are no significant new big-hitters at the top of the charts - nevertheless fans of quirky eShop games may be interested in one new arrival on 3DS. In terms of software Resident Evil 7 is still top, followed by Pokémon Sun and Moon and Poochy &...
Tuesday7th Feb 2017
News The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Secures Gorgeous Cover on Game Informer Magazine
Spreading the word
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild may be a dual release on Nintendo Switch and Wii U, but unsurprisingly it's the version on the new system that's the focus for the big N. Its aim of making sure as many gamers as possible get hyped about the title has been helped by securing the March cover of Game Informer, the well-known...
News Here's What the "R" in Super Bomberman R Means
The more you know
One of the most pleasant surprises of the Nintendo Switch launch line up was that of Super Bomberman R, which will see the long-awaited return of Hudson Soft's former mascot. Alongside the likes of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, the arcade game seems to be a much simpler affair, but it will no doubt make for some...
Talking Point The Nintendo Switch Super Bowl Ad Was a Huge Success, But Why?
Making people believers
The Nintendo Switch featured prominently during the recent Super Bowl (or Superb Owl, we're not sure yet) and the ad that featured it has been very well received by the press and the public. But why? What was it about this ad that went down so well where some previous efforts by Nintendo have fallen flat? Make sure you check...
News 3DS System Update Arrives, Doesn't Bring About World Peace Or Make Your Morning Coffee
(Insert joke about stability here)
It's been a while since a 3DS firmware update has given us anything other than improved system stability, and if you're hoping for something different then you might be disappointed, as Nintendo isn't about to buck that trend soon. Firmware version 11.3.0-36 is rolling out as we speak, and (drum roll please)...
News The Developers Of Alwa's Awakening Are Putting The Entire Soundtrack On A NES Cartridge
Because why not
Back in 2015 we reported on the development of a NES-style platform adventure by the name of Alwa's Awakening, a faux-retro homage to the likes of Battle of Olympus and Solstice. The game is now available on Steam, and to mark this occasion the developers have announced a special collector's edition which comes with the complete...
Video Mario Kart 8 Deluxe's New Trailer Is All About The Battle Mode
Make war, not love
We've already seen a Mario Kart 8 Deluxe commercial which shows the potential of playing on the toilet, but Nintendo has now published an alternative ad which places its focus on the revamped battle mode. The commercial shows off some of the battle arenas, and really pushes the multiplayer angle,
News Nintendo's Dev Teams Rival Western Counterparts In Terms Of Skill, Claims Miyamoto
They've "mastered state-of-the-art technologies" like Unreal engine
There's been a running argument over the past decade that the Japanese development industry has fallen behind that of the west, with studios in the Far East struggling to make the best use of the latest game engines and software technology. While it's true that the balance of power...
News Tatsumi Kimishima Outlines His Nintendo Targets, Laying the Groundwork for a Successor
"I believe Nintendo constantly needs to undertake new endeavors"
Nintendo has released the official translations of its recent investor's Q & A, which re-iterates a number of points previously covered, namely that the company won't put those dreaming of a 3DS successor out of their misery by confirming either way, and that everything is awesome...
Talking Point The State of Play - amiibo and Its Next Big Move
Pokémon, probably
When Nintendo unveiled its amiibo range in Spring 2014 with the codename of "Nintendo Figurine Platform", it came at a time when the toys-to-life market was near its peak. After Skylanders had blazed a trail Disney Infinity had followed, and it had become a lucrative sector in the market. Nintendo's initial pitch was enticing -...
News Nintendo of America and Social Media Helped Fulfil a Legend of Zelda Fan's Dream
A touching story of goodwill and loss
Occasionally, when priorities and what's important gets lost, stories emerge that put a great deal into context. An account of a fan's lifelong health struggles and the hope he found in excitement for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is a sobering one, and also a reminder of the important joys that gaming...
News New Fire Emblem Heroes Retweet Event Offers 10,000 Hero Feathers for All
So much potential waiting to be unlocked…
Now that Fire Emblem Heroes is out in the wild, thousands of fans around the globe are no doubt busy training up teams of heroes in an effort to maximize their potential. Of course, unless you're exceedingly lucky, most heroes are probably hovering around the two to four star range, with maybe one or two...
News Nintendo Plans To Continuously Update Fire Emblem Heroes With New Stories, Modes and Characters
Updates planned every two weeks
Following its launch last week, Nintendo has detailed the sort of post-launch content we can expect for Fire Emblem Heroes. Speaking with IGN, game director Kouhei Maeda said the following: "We plan to add new stories continually after release, at a pace of about two a month or one every two weeks." As well as that,...
News Nintendo Hopes the Switch Can Be A Bridge Between Home Console and Portable
Highlights potential for innovative ideas and innovation in future
Over recent months we've often highlighted, in editorials and otherwise, that Nintendo's early focus on describing Switch as a 'home gaming system' may have made marketing sense - in terms of keeping the 3DS relevant - but is unlikely to reflect consumer reality. For some the system...
Gallery A Catch Up on the Splatoon 2 Official Tumblr Page
Nintendo is inking regular updates ahead of release
Back when Splatoon was making a splash prior to release in May 2015, Nintendo did various things to keep eager fans interested. One of the ideas it pursued was localised Tumblr pages posting as the 'Squid Research Lab', and this was also a handy way to get official translations of tweets from the...
News Cooking Mama: Sweet Shop Will Be Open For Business On 3DS This April
Over 160 mini games, yum
Rising Star and Office Create have announced the next entry in the popular Cooking Mama series, Sweet Shop. The title is expected to launch on the 3DS eShop and at retail this April, and includes more than 160 different mini-games to master - with the focus this time around being sweets and puddings. Here's the official PR:...
News Parascientific Escape: Gear Detective Begins Its Investigation This Week
North America is first up
Sometimes the 3DS eShop can deliver some surprise gems, and one of these in 2016 was Parascientific Escape Cruise in the Distant Seas; it has an interesting story, while blending escape room-style gameplay with a sense of adventure. We were rather taken with it in our review, in any case. The good news is that CIRCLE...
Video New Nintendo Switch Footage of Minna de Wai Wai! Spelunker Shown Off
Will it dig its way to the West?
While the majority of confirmed Nintendo Switch titles are currently planned for a global release, one that appears to be Japan-only so far is a new Spelunker title - its full name is Minna de Wai Wai! Spelunker (loosely translated as 'Everyone's Fun! Spelunker), and it's based on the previous PSN exclusive Spelunker...
News Tatsumi Kimishima Discusses Nintendo's 'DNA' and Switch Bringing Players Together
"We're seeing that gap between people become smaller"
2017 is undoubtedly a hugely important year for Nintendo, with the launch of the Switch and the continuation of its moves into mobile games and apps. Maintaining the company's ethos and spirit throughout those new challenges is naturally important, and it seems to have been on the minds of...
Monday6th Feb 2017
News You Can Play ARMS With One Joy-Con, But It's Not Recommended
Embrace the waggle
Opinion appears to be curiously divided on ARMS, even within the Nintendo Life office. Some say it's shallow and limited, while others are more excited about its hidden depth and waggle-friendly gameplay, which calls to mind those glory days of Wii Sports boxing. If the thought of flailing your limbs around to pull off moves is...
News Nintendo Switch Appearance Earns Positive Impressions Among Super Bowl Commercials
"Nintendo was able to demonstrate an innovative new product"
Super Bowl LI was one of the most dramatic in recent memory, with an unlikely comeback for the New England Patriots to break the hearts of the Atlanta Falcons. Though a large global audience tunes in for the showcase every year, it's the enormous US audience that's the target for ambitious...
Review Fire Emblem Heroes (Mobile)
Gacha collect 'em all
Nintendo's relationship with mobile games and apps has been slightly awkward to date, as a prolonged period of resistance to the sector eventually turned into a necessary embrace. In its previous efforts on mobile - Miitomo and Super Mario Run - Nintendo has either retained noble intentions (as per the former) or tried to stick...
News Nintendo Switch Version Of For Honor Out Of The Question Right Now
"It's not something that we're focused on"
For Honor is a rare thing - a Triple-A blockbuster that isn't based on an existing IP. Built around melee-heavy combat and pulling in elements from European and Eastern history, the game is currently headed towards PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC - but it's unlikely that we'll see it come to the Nintendo...
Video The Visteon Dockable Entertainment System Is The Biggest Game Boy Advance Ever
It's as rare as hen's teeth, too
We've seen many revisions of the Game Boy hardware over the years, but the Visteon Dockable Entertainment System has to rank as one of the most obscure. Produced in 2006 under licence from Nintendo, this portable DVD player was designed to make those long car trips a little more enjoyable, but had the added bonus of...
Nintendo Download 9th February (Europe)
Plantera! Ogre Battle 64! Swapdoodle DLC! More!
With the start of another week we have a look at the downloadable treats heading to Europe in a few days, and this time around there are some interesting new downloads to consider. We have a few Nindie releases, DLC from Nintendo and a slice of N64 gaming on Wii U, while the 3DS also has some notable...
News EA Confirms Vancouver Team Will Produce FIFA 18 on Nintendo Switch
Reiterates that it's a "custom built version"
When EA popped up at the Nintendo Switch Presentation in Tokyo to announce FIFA for the system, it was suitably vague in how it pitched the upcoming release. It didn't take long for rumours to swirl that it'd be based on the last-gen iterations that are still produced, though Peter Moore somewhat slapped...
News Arc System Works Is Reviving The Jake Hunter Series On Nintendo 3DS
"Ghost of the Dusk" will celebrate the 30th anniversary of the franchise
Arc System Works has announced that it will be releasing new instalments in the Jake Hunter adventure series - known in Japan as Tantei Jingūji Saburō. Data East kicked off the series back in 1987 on the Famicom Disk System, but it didn't make its western debut until more...
Random Someone Has Made An Entire Pokémon Adventure Inside Minecraft
Complete with 136 'mon to catch
One of the most amazing things about Minecraft is that you can build almost anything - and that includes 80-hour adventures based around the world-famous Pokémon franchise. Pokémon Cobalt and Amethyst has a full storyline, a training and battle system, plenty of dialogue and 136 monsters to catch - which is done by...
News Metroidvania forma.8 Launches This Month On The European Wii U eShop
Better late than never
MixedBag has revealed that its Metroidvania title forma.8 is coming to the European Wii U eShop - as well as other platforms - later this month. The game has been on our radar since 2014, and the developer lavished praise on the Wii U's unique controller in an exclusive interview
News Poochy & Yoshi's Woolly World Makes a Soft Landing in the UK Charts
Pokemon Sun and Moon still lead the charge for 3DS
The release of Poochy & Yoshi's Woolly World on 3DS is the most recent attempt by Nintendo to earn a new audience for a highly regarded Wii U title, with previous and similar beneficiaries being the Koei Tecmo-developed Hyrule Warriors Legends and also Nintendo's own Super Mario Maker for...
News Atooi Shows Off the Extensive Chicken Wiggle Level Editor
Chicken Wiggle Maker?
Chicken Wiggle will be the first 3DS eShop game released by Atooi, the studio founded by Jools Watsham initially as a vehicle for personal mobile projects, and now his key business since the formal split of Renegade Kid. Early footage and screens have looked rather positive, incorporating the chunky pixel style that helped make...
Music Strike Up The Band - Final Fantasy “Bra Bra” 2017 Tour Announced
On the road again
The world of Final Fantasy is never dull. On top of the main series of games, spin-offs and remakes, there's always been a lot of fun items and events that fans can enjoy. 2017 is no exception and one of the bigger events this year will be the Final Fantasy Brass de Bravo concert tour. Starting on 2nd April and continuing through...
Sunday5th Feb 2017
Review Lifespeed (New Nintendo 3DS)
F-Zero meets Star Fox
First announced in 2015, this promising futuristic racing game's been on the horizon for quite a while. Having seen its fair share of delays, it's now finally here. But has it proven worth the wait? Lifespeed wastes no time getting down to brass tacks, as after booting it up and reaching the main menu you'll be presented with...
Video Digital Foundry Puts the NES Mini Up Against Retro Rivals
Compared to Analogue NT, the original NES and the Virtual Console
The Nintendo Entertainment System: NES Classic Edition (Nintendo Classic Mini: Nintendo Entertainment System in Europe) was a hit in the last Holiday season, even if stock issues meant that not everyone that wanted a system could pick one up. For those that do have a NES Mini, though,...
Video Learn More About the Ever-Present Pikachu
The iconic face of a franchise
The Pokemon series is one of the most important IPs on Nintendo hardware, while The Pokemon Company also goes big with releases on smart devices and the Trading Card Game. Often, when Pokemon is front and centre, Pikachu is normally used as the face of the franchise. With Pokemon now in its 21st year the yellow mascot...
Saturday4th Feb 2017
Feature Nintendo Switch Countdown - Considering the Joy-Con
Vital weapons for the Switch's future
The Nintendo Switch is now a little less than a month away. Over the coming weeks we're going to use official details and our own hands on impressions to give breakdowns and opinions on various features and games that are integral to the system. First up - the Joy-Con. It seems an age ago now, but in early...
News Super Mario Odyssey, Breath of the Wild and Splatoon 2 Lead Switch Reveal Trailer Views
Making a splat online
One of the stand out moments from the Nintendo Switch Presentation was the return of everyone's favourite Italian plumber. This has now been proved by taking the top spot among the recent uploads on Nintendo of America's YouTube channel, which is easily the most viewed and popular of Nintendo's official channels on the video...
Video Nintendo Minute Tests Out the Defenders of the Triforce Experience
But is it legendary?
There was certainly intrigue last year when the 'Defenders of the Triforce' experience was unveiled, with the events being run by experienced Escape Room company SCRAP. Beyond the unfortunate urls and hashtags (still being used) of #SCRAPZELDA, fans of the series in North America have no doubt been tempted to splash out on it...
Video Nintendo Shows Off Football / Soccer in Latest Mario Sports Superstars Trailer
You can set formations for some extra Pep in your gaming
Mario Sports Superstars is out in March, arriving on the 24th in North America and the 10th in PAL territories; releasing one week after the Switch in Europe couldn't possibly go wrong, right? With Europe leading the way on release the region is getting some neat videos showcasing the game's...
Friday3rd Feb 2017
Editorial No, Nintendo Switch Isn't Having a 'Soft Launch', But The Perception is a Problem
Strategy clashes with expectations
Well, the Nintendo Switch is a month away, which is exciting news for those with pre-orders down or perhaps are considering the possibility of grabbing one on launch day. The arrival of new gaming hardware, from Nintendo or rivals such as Sony and Microsoft, is typically enough to get hearts fluttering and send...
Video A Good Look at Why the Nintendo Switch Isn't Comparable to the Wii U GamePad
GameXplain goes a little further with a dev unit
An interesting part of the Nintendo Switch Presentation out of Tokyo was the segment where the company highlighted the concept as an evolution on about 30-35 years of home console design. Of course, due to its portable nature some have wondered aloud about the quality of the build and its comparison...
News Official Financial Results Q&A Clarifies Kimishima's "3DS Successor" Comment
Talk of a 3DS sequel was perhaps overblown
UPDATE: Dr. Toto has responded to this new translation of Kimishima's comments: ORIGINAL STORY: Yesterday we reported on comments from Dr. Serkan Toto which seemed to suggest that Nintendo was keen to explore the possibility of creating a
News Best Buy Has 'Limited Quantities' of Nintendo Switch Pre-Orders Available
Go go go!
Nintendo Switch pre-orders have disappeared fast in various territories, but Best Buy has topped up its stock enough to offer 'Limited Quantities' of pre-orders on its website. [tweet At the time of writing only the grey model is still showing as available when you go to the product page, with the neon Joy-Con model showing as 'coming...
News Isaiah TriForce Johnson and Captain Nintendo Dude Get in Line for the Nintendo Switch Launch
'Switching' around and passing the torch
Some of you may know Isaiah TriForce Johnson for his work in eSports with Empire Arcadia, but there's a good chance that many of you know him as the man that is traditionally first in line for the New York launches of Nintendo consoles. He was first with Wii U, 3DS and more, though previously confirmed he...
Video Hideo Kojima Can't Resist Having A Go On 1-2-Switch
Revolver Ocelot, eat your heart out
Just like Wii Sports before it, 1-2-Switch is perhaps one of the most vital releases for the Nintendo Switch in 2017. A collection of mini-games which show off the potential of the system's Joy-Con controllers, it's clearly intended as tool for selling the console, and it seems to have captured the attention of...
Soapbox Think of 1-2-Switch as Less of a "Video Game" and Suddenly It Gets Better
Bear with me
1-2-Switch is one of those titles that many fans have lashed out towards for being 'too casual' or for simply not having enough substance. These criticisms are of course perfectly valid; as with any art form video games in terms of quality are tremendously subjective, but having stepped back and thought long and hard about it, I think...
Random Eiji Aonuma Shows His Awesomeness in Light-Hearted Breath of the Wild Videos
Almost as good as the Cucco dance
In this oh-so-serious world, it's always a treat when someone with a job as demanding as being series producer for The Legend of Zelda shows their funny side. Over the years Eiji Aonuma has made us smile quite a few times, and in order to tap into this Nintendo of Europe has started posting and sharing some fun...
News Fire Emblem Heroes Starts Strongly in Japan as Nintendo's Share Value Soars
All about Gacha, it seems
Fire Emblem Heroes is just starting to settle into a number of smart devices around the world, and players can decide whether to play through various modes for free or gamble orbs in the 'Summon' part of the game. We're still rattling through for our review and have, so far, had no need to spend money, and as we suggested...
News Here Are The New Features Coming in Miitomo's Next Big Update
Miifoto Logs! Bios! Other Stuff!
After today's Fire Emblem collaboration, it seems that Miitomo is being brought back into the limelight a bit. A little while back, the app received a considerable update that reworked several important aspects, and now it's come out that Nintendo is poised to put out another similar update in the near future. The...
News Super Famicom Title 3x3 Eyes: Jūma Hōkan Gets Translated To English
All eyes on you
Classic manga and anime fans should gather and rejoice as news arrived of a complete English translation for the second game in Banpresto's 3x3 Eyes Super Famicom series. 3x3 Eyes: Jūma Hōkan was released in 1995, a late generation title for the Super Famicom. In this game you take control of Yakumo who has just arrived in Hong...
Music Secret Of Mana Composer Hiroki Kikuta Releases Prog Rock And Jazz Fusion Albums
Nice
Composer Hiroki Kikuta is responsible for some of the best gaming soundtracks ever, with Seiken Densetsu II (Secret of Mana), Seiken Densetsu III and Koudelka under his belt. He's currently creating music for the Kickstarter title Indivisible by Lab Zero Games, but he has found the time to produce not one but two new albums, collaborating with...
News Nintendo Switch Hands-On Events Are Taking Place In The UK This Month
First come, first served
Nintendo UK will be giving a select few fans the chance to go hands-on with the Switch this month via a series of special events around the country. Not only will these lucky individuals get the chance to lovingly fondle Nintendo's new home system, they'll also be able to play The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild,...
News A Fire Emblem Heroes Event is Live on Miitomo
Fire Emblem merch for the rest of the month
Now that Fire Emblem Heroes has rolled out worldwide, thousands fans have no doubt been making their way through the strategy series' first smart device release. Of course, this marks Nintendo's third major smart device release, following on from Super Mario Run and Miitomo, and now an event has shown up...
Thursday2nd Feb 2017
News Tatsumi Kimishima Talks About a Potential 3DS Successor
Switch Mini? 4DS? Neo Game Boy?
With the Switch releasing next month, the 3DS will certainly occupy a different space in the Nintendo ecosystem. Nintendo president Tatsumi Kimishima has already indicated that the 3DS isn't going anywhere anytime soon, but it's obvious that the console won't stick around forever. This raises the question: will a...
Guide Starting the Battle in Fire Emblem Heroes
Tips for becoming a true legend
Fire Emblem Heroes has arrived on iOS and Android, and is arguably Nintendo's most ambitious mobile release yet. Miitomo was the first and tried to create a unique social environment, while Super Mario Run naturally utilises the company's biggest brand. Heroes, developed with Intelligent Systems, nevertheless has the...
Nintendo Download 2nd February (North America)
Fire Emblem Heroes! Poochy & Yoshi! TurboGrafx-16 games! More!
It's that time, once again, for the North American Nintendo Download Update. We'll be so bold as to say it's a decent week - there's an excellent retail arrival on 3DS, a high-profile mobile release, two TurboGrafx-16 games on Wii U, and also some interesting download-only offerings on...
Out Now Fire Emblem Heroes Is Available To Download On iOS And Android
Heroic stuff
If you're already bored of Super Mario Run then fear not - Nintendo's latest smartphone release is available to download right now on iOS and Android devices. Fire Emblem Heroes is a tactical RPG based on the popular fantasy series and features loads of characters from previous games. It's entirely free to download, but unlocking some...
News Tatsumi Kimishima Expects Nintendo Switch To Sell "About As Well" As The Wii
A target of around 100 million units, then?
It's been a busy day for comments from Nintendo president Tatsumi Kimishima. Earlier on we reported that he'd spoken about the potential of a true successor to the 3DS, but the Nintendo boss has also been talking about his expectations for the Switch, which arrives next month. In a recent interview,...
News Nintendo Has Finally Pulled The Plug On Project Giant Robot
System failure
Nintendo has cancelled the experimental Wii U title Project Giant Robot, it has been confirmed. The game was originally shown off at E3 2014 alongside Project Guard as a showcase for the unique potential of the Wii U's GamePad controller. While Project Guard would become part of the Star Fox serie
News Nintendo's Share Value Takes a Hit Following Financial Results
Also rattles DeNA shares after suggesting other mobile collaborators
Nintendo's most recent financial results were some of the most contradictory the company has released in sometime - overall profits are higher than expected, but operational profits are expected to be down on previous projections. There were big download numbers for Super Mario...
News Rolly Roguelike TumbleSeed Confirmed For Nintendo Switch
Aims to be console's "flagship" title for HD Rumble
The unique-looking TumbleSeed is coming to Nintendo Switch, it has been confirmed today. Described as a "rolly roguelike", the game has gained recognition at various gaming festivals for its eye-catching visuals and gameplay. The developers appear to be particularly interested in the potential of...
News Snake Pass is Slithering Its Way To Switch
Sssounds Sssuper
Every day it seems a new game is announced for the Nintendo Switch, and we're not complaining about it at all. Sheffield-based studio Sumo Digital - perhaps best known for games like Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed - has announced that its latest project, Snake Pass, will be slithering it's way to the Nintendo Switch. Due...
News New Fire Emblem Heroes Missions Have Appeared on My Nintendo
Coins galore
Fire Emblem Heroes is now mere hours away from releasing everywhere, and there's plenty of excitement around the SRPG series' mobile debut. As part of Nintendo's smart device efforts, it's been expected that the game would have some integration with My Nintendo, much like Miitomo and Super Mario Run did before it, and now the missions...
Video Let's Take A Look At Contra Force, The Black Sheep Of The Contra Family
The world's most hated Contra game?
Contra (or Probotector / Gryzor if you're in Europe) is one of those series which perhaps isn't as popular today as it deserves to be. During the 8 and 16-bit eras it was one of the best run-and-gun action franchises around, with amazing instalments on the NES, Mega Drive, SNES and Game Boy. While there have been...
News Paper Mario: Color Splash and Pokémon Moon Shortlisted for Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards
Pokémon Sun fans may picket the ceremony
The Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards are coming on 11th March, and will be hosted by John Cena - he'll potentially be wearing tight orange shorts that can't be unseen. Now the shortlists have been revealed; the music category includes such family friendly acts as Drake and Rihanna, and that child-friendly...
News Yo-kai Watch 2: Bony Spirits & Fleshy Souls Finally Get a European Release Date
And keep the weird names
Yo-kai Watch 2: Bony Spirits & Fleshy Souls arrived in North America last Fall / Autumn, but have taken a little longer to make their way to Europe. Their arrival is now nailed down, however, as the dual release will hit stores in the region on 7th April. Intriguingly, Europe was highlighted as a successful territory...
Wednesday1st Feb 2017
News Nintendo Switch Version Of Skylanders Imaginators Doesn't Support Traps Or Vehicles
Drastic plastic
It's a sad fact that the Wii U era was packed with instances where Nintendo players missed out on content in third-party games, and it would appear that history is repeating itself - with Skylanders Imaginators, at least. As we all know, the concept behind Skylanders is that toys and items from older games are backwards-compatible...
News Capcom Admits Monster Hunter Stories Performed Below Expectations
High hopes for Monster Hunter XX in 2017
Capcom has released its latest financial results, revealing big drops in sales and revenue compared to the same time last year. The company also revealed that Monster Hunter Stories posted "soft" sales figures and the drop-off in interest in Monster Hunter X - one of 2015's biggest successes - impacted the...
Review Poochy & Yoshi's Woolly World (3DS)
Spinning a good yarn
There have evidently been occasions in recent times when Nintendo started looking at sales figures and picking out projects that deserve a second chance on the 3DS. Yoshi's Woolly World, for its part, is one of a few elite-level 2D platformers on Wii U that stand out as top-notch exponents of the genre. Gorgeous visuals,...
News Nintendo Outlines Pricing Range for Switch Online Service
Also states VR will be added to Switch when the experience is right
Nintendo's online service for the Switch is certainly a key talking point as we head towards the system's launch. Having provided free access to online multiplayer and related features across four different systems (DS, Wii, 3DS and Wii U) the company is stepping into the realm of a...
News Nintendo Details How Voice Chat And Multiplayer Lobbies Work In Splatoon 2
No talking to strangers
The official Japanese Twitter account for the Splatoon series has published a series of tweets which detail exactly how voice chat and multiplayer lobbies will operate in Splatoon 2, which makes use of Nintendo's upcoming smartphone application. The tweets - which have been kindly translated by All Source Gaming - state that...
News Fire Emblem Heroes Microtransaction Prices and Early Impressions Emerge
Summon some credit
Fire Emblem Heroes is just hours away from release on iOS and Android, the latest Nintendo / DeNA effort to arrive on smart devices. This one has had significant development input from Intelligent Systems, of course, the studio that has discovered a formula for sales success with its 3DS entries in the series. Unlike Super Mario...
News Tatsumi Kimishima Responds to Criticism Over the Switch Launch Line-Up
Playing the long game
One of the (arguably justified) criticisms levied against the Switch after its reveal a couple weeks ago was that its initial software lineup for launch seems to be a bit anemic. Granted, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is arguably all that's needed to send the console rocketing off shelves, but it remains to be seen...
News Nintendo Switch Developer Options Menu Appears In Unedited Portuguese Commercial
Oops
Footage of what appears to be the Nintendo Switch developer options menu has appeared in a leaked and unedited Portuguese commercial for the console. The footage shows actors playing various Switch games, but at certain points the console is on-screen with its dev menu interface showing. This is because the commercial is largely "raw" live...
News Tatsumi Kimishima Apologises for NES Mini Shortages, Cites Delays Procuring Parts
"We are working to increase production"
In Nintendo's financial reports for the first three quarters of the 2016/2017 year it mentioned the sales success of the Nintendo Entertainment System: NES Classic Edition / Nintendo Classic Mini: Nintendo Entertainment System, which is of course a Famicom Mini in Japan. It didn't highlight the stock issues,...
News New My Nintendo Rewards Try to Show The Love for Valentine's Day
Tainted love?
Well, as it's February it's time to shoehorn in references to Valentine's Day, the season of love, tacky cards and over-priced chocolates. Maybe just focus on the first thing there and forget the Hallmark nonsense, we'd suggest. As it's also the start of the month it's time for new My Nintendo rewards, with Nintendo of America...
News Kimishima on the Role of the 3DS After the Switch Launch
"We plan to continue both businesses separately and in parallel"
Today, Nintendo President Kimishima, imparted information regarding the future relationship of the Nintendo Switch and 3DS. You can read the entire transcript for the presentation here, but here are a couple highlights. As for the future of the Nintendo 3DS business, Nintendo 3DS...
Video Nintendo Pushes The Social Play Angle With Switch Super Bowl Commercial
Going big
As any true-blooded American will tell you, sporting events don't come much bigger than the Super Bowl, and the TV commercials shown during this particular match are guaranteed an audience of millions. That makes Nintendo's new commercial - which is to be shown during this year's Super Bowl - all the more impressive; this is the company...
Video New Extended Nintendo Switch Trailer Showcases Launch Window
No Karen appearance, regrettably
With barely a month until the Switch makes its way to shelves worldwide, Nintendo has taken an opportunity to showcase what you can expect in the console's first few months. Posted to Nintendo UK's Twitter account among others, and since on YouTube, the trailer showcases launch games like The Legend of Zelda: Breath...
News There Are Now Over 100 Games from 70+ Developers in the Works for Nintendo Switch
A bump since the January presentation
During his financial results presentation to the media and shareholders in Japan, Tatsumi Kimishima made some key points around the company's ongoing strategies and progress. For prospective Nintendo Switch owners concerned about its games line-up, for example, Kimishima-san defended the steady roll-out of...
News After Eight Years, The Fan-Made Mega Man 2.5D Is Finally Here
Eight years in the making
Mega Man 2.5D is a fan-made project which began life way back in 2009. We've covered the progress of this interesting release a couple of times in the past, and now we can happily report that the game is finally finished. Created by a team of passionate Mega Man fans, the title boasts a unique co-op mode and a camera wh
News The Jackbox Party Pack 3 Announced For Nintendo Switch
Party rival
1-2-Switch may have a rival when it comes to choosing that all important game at a party, as The Jackbox Party Pack 3 has been announced for the Nintendo Switch. Developer and publisher Jackbox Games took to Twitter to make the announcement, as well as stating that we can expect the title soon; it arrived on various other platforms last...
News Super Mario Run Kicks Off February With Gold Goombas Mega Event
Runs (no pun intended) until February 20th
A special event has started today in Super Mario Run which offers bonus coins and items. "Mega Event! Gold Goombas!" runs until February 20th, with Gold Goombas appearing in World Tour stages. Taking them down will earn you 30 coins each. You also earn stamps for each one defeated, which are placed on a...
News Kimishima on Making Splatoon 2 and Other Games for the Competitive Gaming Scene
Twitch streams, here we come
When the Switch was first revealed late last year, it was interesting that a portion of the video showcased Splatoon 2 being played competitively in a stadium setting. E-sports continue to grow in popularity each year, and it seems that Nintendo is taking the scene a bit more seriously going forward. Tatsumi Kimishima...
News 3DS Titles Pushed Down by New Releases in Japanese Charts
Poochy & Yoshi's Woolly World gets past 50,000 lifetime sales
It's Media Create Japanese charts time, and this week's result bring good news for Sony in particular, with new releases serving PlayStation systems well; for Nintendo it's a case of steady sales for older releases. In the software chart we have Capcom's Resident Evil 7: Biohazard...
News 13AM Games Confirms Runbow Pocket is Close, But Deluxe Retail Release Will Skip Europe
DLC discounts also on the way in EU
Runbow has proven to be one of the top-tier 'Nindie' downloads that we saw on the system, and since it first landed in 2015 it had DLC additions and improvements. With Runbow Pocket also on the way it's been a successful debut 18 months for 13AM Games, which has also brought the title to Steam on PC. and moved...
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