News Pokémon Sun and Moon Version 1.2 Is Now Available for Download
Squashing more of those pesky Bug-types
Review Ultra Street Fighter II: The Final Challengers (Switch)
"Now I will find a better challenge!"
News - May, 2017
Wednesday31st May 2017
Guide How To Evolve Your Magikarp Into Gyarados In Magikarp Jump
Although, it's almost useless...
Magikarp has always had it rough over the Pokémon franchise's 20-year existence. In the main-series Pokémon games, the flopping fish is (in most cases) practically useless - but as many know, those with enough persistence to raise their Magikarp to level 20 can evolve it into a ferocious serpent-like dragon,...
Exclusive Runbow Pocket Gets New 3DS Release Date as 13AM Games Teases Switch Project
Vinyl soundtrack and fan campaigns also on the way
Runbow emerged as a thoroughly enjoyable game on the Wii U, introducing a smart colour swapping mechanic and a whole range of single- and multiplayer modes. When Runbow Pocket was announced for the New Nintendo 3DS that was great news, though the project has encountered issues that have delayed...
News Wolf Link amiibo Among Re-Runs Planned for North America
A dog's life for Breath of the Wild
The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD was a lovely release on the Wii U, and those lucky enough to order it quickly got a special edition with a Wolf Link amiibo included. It's one of the harder amiibo to find on its own, however, which is a pity as it also has such a neat role in The Legend of Zelda: Breath...
News Pokéland Is The Next Pokémon Game Coming To Smart Devices
Better than a poké in the eye
The Pokémon Company has revealed a new Pokémon game for smart devices, which goes by the name Pokéland. The gameplay appears to look quite similar to Pokémon Rumble, which previously appeared on the Wii's WiiWare service. The game, which is planned for both iOS and Android, requires an internet connection and...
Rumour Japanese Retailer References Pokkén Tournament in Switch Arcade Stick Listing
Fascinating...
The early months of the Switch’s life have been largely characterized by ports of Wii U games being given a second lease of life on the new platform. Ever since launch, there’s been talk of more Wii U games showing up on the Switch, and one which frequently comes up in conversation is that of Pokkén Tournament. The Pokémon...
Random Solving the Joy-Con D-Pad Problem With a 3D Printer, Sort Of...
It works, but has some negative results
Part of the innovation that helps Nintendo Switch stand out is the implementation of the Joy-Con controllers, which combine to create a dual-stick controller but also function as solo options for multiplayer gaming. This was only possible for Nintendo, however, by ditching the D-Pad, leaving players to buy a...
News Ironcast, A 'Steampunk Mech Combat Game', is Coming to Nintendo Switch
A roguelite in an alternative Victorian history, oh my!
The list of intriguing upcoming Switch eShop releases continues to grow, and now we can add Ironcast to the roster. Published by Ripstone and developed by Dreadbit, it's a 'steampunk mech combat game' with turn-based strategy; it also seems to have some puzzle / matching...
Video Digital Foundry Considers the Future of Nintendo, the Switch and NVIDIA
A partnership for long-term success?
The Nintendo Switch is still fresh on the market, but such is the nature of technology that the debate about the future of the system and the big N is already underway. The hybrid console, because of its portable aspect, is certainly ripe for a revision 2-3 years into its life (as we've seen in recent times with...
News Ultra Street Fighter II Debuts at Third in Japanese Charts as Switch Leads Hardware
New 3DS LL still selling well, too
It's Media Create charts time, once again, giving us some insight into what's hot and not in the Japanese market. This week's results brought a handful of new releases, while hardware sales stayed relatively solid. Kicking off with software, Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana is a newcomer on PS4 that took top spot,...
News Check Out Last Resort, the Latest Release in the ACA Neo Geo Series
‘Cuz I’m losing my sight, losing my mind…
The early Nintendo Switch library has been characterized by an impressively diverse array of games, but by far the most prevalent games on the eShop are those that belong to the ACA Neo Geo series. Essentially a third party virtual console, the ACA Neo Geo series endeavors to preserve the many...
Video Take a Look at Retro-Bit's Capcom-Themed NES Controllers
Go ahead dauntlessly!
At the start of the year Retro-Bit unveiled its Capcom-themed controllers, mimicking iconic pads from the NES, SNES and Mega Drive / Genesis eras. Naturally those of us with a love for retro gaming can't help but be tempted, especially as they're compatible with PC in addition to the original NES / SNES hardware. Now our video...
News Channel Your Inner Artist With Qbics Paint For Nintendo Switch
It's like Mario Paint, but with Qbics instead!
Veteran eShop publisher Abylight will soon be bringing a creative application affectionately named Qbics Paint to the Switch eShop. In Qbics Paint it is said you will become a sort of Michelangelo; you will have to sculpt blocks with your own fingers to “free” the Qbics hiding within. But its...
Video Another Look at the Datel Go-tcha for Pokémon GO
For those of you too busy to press a button
Pokémon GO may no longer be the phenomenon it was in Summer 2016, but it still has a sizeable and active base of players. For those still following every event and trying to catch 'em all, then, accessories can play their part in making the hunt easier. We already have the Pokémon GO Plus, of course,...
Video James Farr's Star Wars Story Continues in The Triforce Awakens Part 2
Even does THAT scene
Last September we shared James Farr's terrific mash-up based on Star Wars: The Force Awakens - The Triforce Awakens. That was just part one, and the talented animator has now finished that movie's story with the release of part two. We reckon it's another terrific watch; you can see it below along with Part 1, if you need to...
News Swap Fire: Season 2 Seeks Kickstarter Backing for Nintendo Switch Release
A second chance for the intriguing IP
Swap Fire was an interesting release on the Wii U eShop, giving a unique spin on multiplayer shooter mechanics. It developed a following of loyal fans but struggled to be a commercial success following its arrival in late 2016; developer Midnight Status then made the game free for a time when the Nintendo Switch...
Video Get a Good Look at Byte & Barq in Their ARMS Introduction Trailer
Throwing us a bone
Nintendo is gradually releasing character overview trailers as part of its big push for ARMS, with a particular focus on those that don't feature in the Global Testpunch. Next to get the treatment are robot duo Byte & Barq. They certainly offer quite an interesting combo - not only does Byte have some smart looking ARMS, but...
Tuesday30th May 2017
Guide How to Remove That Pesky Joy-Con Wrist Strap
If you break your TV though, that's on you
Some of us older cynics roll our eyeballs out of their sockets when Nintendo games insist on wrist straps for Wii Remotes and, now, Nintendo Switch Joy-Con controllers. Yet the plastic strips they're attached to are quite handy for adding a little extra body to the controller, along with more easy-to-use...
News E3 is Coming, Which Means Anonymous Super Smash Bros. Switch 'Screenshots'
Are you in team Real or team Fake?
Strap yourselves in, everyone, it's going to be a bumpy ride. E3 isn't far off, which means 'leaks' everywhere online, and while there are various reporters and sources we trust 'anonymous' on 4Chan doesn't qualify. That's the source here, which means we're dropping a crate of salt on this one - apparent screens...
News Sonic Mania Release Date and Pricing Confirmed With Awesome Trailer
Let the fan mania commence
Last week we reported that a Steam trailer outed the PC release date for Sonic Mania, and hoped that the console versions would match up. The good news for Nintendo Switch owners (and players with other systems) is that the game is sharing the same release date across all platforms - 15th August. The announcement has been...
News Square Enix Announces New JRPG Lost Sphear For Nintendo Switch
From the studio behind I Am Setsuna
Square Enix has confirmed that Tokyo RPG Factory's next title will be coming the Nintendo Switch. Lost Sphear is due for release in early 2018 and will also be released on PlayStation 4 and Steam. It's going to be a digital title first and foremost, but a physical Switch version will be made available from the...
News PlatinumGames Has An "Interesting" Switch Title In Development
"We’re creating it, you know"
PlatinumGames has been a long-time supporter of Nintendo and its consoles, and the company was confirmed as a Switch developer back when the console was first announced. We've not yet heard what the studio is producing for Switch but head producer Atsushi Inaba has mentioned to Japanese magazine Famitsu that it...
News Nintendo In Competition With Apple for In-Demand Switch Parts
It's all that NAND flash memory
The Nintendo Switch has certainly been a success since its launch back in March. The latest speculation following the strong start is that Nintendo is now ramping up Switch production for this fiscal year, with 18 million units reportedly to be out in the wild by March 2018 in order to meet the surging demand; that...
News A Lost Super Mario Anime Has Been Found and Shown Off in Japan
Super Mario: The Lost Lessons
With the popularity of the Super Mario series you'd think that, with all of the licensing Nintendo has done over 30+ years, some items will have gone missing. One of these was a short educational film in Japan called “Super Mario’s Traffic Safety”, also known as “Super Mario no Koutsuu Anzen” in Japanese...
News Minecraft: Nintendo Switch Edition Gets Another Welcome Patch
Adventure Time Mash-up pack and Glide both arrive!
Minecraft: Nintendo Switch Edition has got off to a great start so far, and the lovely folks over at 4J Studios are committed to updating the Switch edition to keep it in line with other versions of Minecraft, which in our eyes makes it one of the best versions available courtesy of the console's...
News PlatinumGames Is Keen To Make Bayonetta 3, Possibly With A New Protagonist
"We’re talking within the company even now about what to do"
Bayonetta was a cult smash when it first released on the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3, so much so that Nintendo felt compelled to dig deep and fund development of a sequel exclusively for the Wii U. Since then, fans of the series have been waiting keenly for news of a third outing, and it...
News Shantae: Half-Genie Hero Shimmies Onto Switch On 8th June
Wishes do come true
Earlier this month the lovely folks over at WayForward announced that that its newest Shantae platformer, Shantae: Half-Genie Hero, will be receiving a Switch port. It seems they were not messing around as we now know that it will launch on the eShop in the UK (and Europe) on 8th June for the very reasonable price...
News Nintendo Reveals Some Stats for the ARMS Global Testpunch
Guess who was most played?
This past weekend saw the launch of the ARMS Global Testpunch, a time-specific demo of Nintendo’s fascinating new fighter. Most of the character roster was available to try out and there were several different time slots available, so the broadest userbase possible could get the most out of the limited event. As...
News Super Nintendo World Amusement Park Trademark Reveals More Details
Kart racing confirmed
We've known about plans for the Super Nintendo World amusement park attraction for some time now. Late last year, Nintendo and Universal Studios announced that they would be bringing Nintendo attractions and rides to Universal Studios Japan, Hollywood and Orlando, and we haven't been able to stop wondering what they might...
Guide How To Access The ARMS Global Testpunch Whenever You Like, Sort Of
Practice makes perfect
If you've been lucky enough to have taken part in the much-hyped ARMS Global Testpunch then you may be a bit frustrated at the fact that trying to access the game outside of the scheduled online sessions results in an error message - the servers are only live at predetermined points. However, Reddit...
Review Astro Duel Deluxe (Switch eShop)
Deluxe or debunked?
The deluxe name has been mentioned quite a bit recently, with Mario Kart 8 using the title and justifying the branding. With aspirations for eShop success Astro Duel Deluxe voyages to the Nintendo Switch accompanied by some exclusive add-ons that promise anarchic fun through same-screen multiplayer. Does it earn the reputable...
News Monster Hunter XX Switch Ver. Special Pack Sells Out In 100 Minutes
Try to look surprised
Remember that amazing Monster Hunter XX Nintendo Switch Ver. Special Pack we told you about the other day? It recently went up for sale on Capcom's "e-Capcom" online store, where it promptly sold out in around one hour and forty minutes. The pack contains all of the usual Switch gear and a copy of the game, but what...
Random Hugh Jackman Witnesses Real-Life Mario Kart Race, Can Barely Contain His Joy
"Go! Go! Go!"
Hollywood superstar Hugh Jackman may be famous for playing the role of Wolverine in the popular X-Men series of films, but he revealed himself to be something of a secret Nintendo fan during a recent press trip to Japan to promote the movie Logan. While waiting at some lights, Jackman (who wasn't driving, we should add) turns his...
News Ever Oasis Will Be Receiving a Demo on the eShop
For all of you that are still on the fence
With the Switch frequently dominating headlines, it can be easy to forget that Nintendo is still fully backing the 3DS with new software. One upcoming game which seems to be getting a little less attention than it maybe should be is that of Ever Oasis, a new Zelda-like RPG from Grezzo. We got a chance to...
News Two Brand New Fire Emblem Warriors Characters Get Revealed, As Well As Marth
You couldn't leave Marth out
The latest issue of Japanese magazine Famitsu has revealed that the upcoming Fire Emblem Warriors will feature two brand-new protagonists, as well as the famous Marth. Twins Shion and Lian will take centre stage in the game, which will no doubt contain many other fan favourite characters in addition to the...
Music This 8-Bit Rendition Of The ARMS Theme Is Even Catchier Than The Original
Earworm
If you've taken part in the ARMS Global Testpunch recently then you'll no doubt find yourself humming the game's excellent theme tune for most of your waking hours - it's that catchy. In case you're one of the few people who haven't heard it yet - or you need reminding so it can torment you for even longer - here's what it sounds like:...
News Advance Wars Producer Doesn't Have A Clear Idea For New Entry
Harder to create relationships between characters, unlike Fire Emblem
Intelligent Systems' Advance Wars has been part of Nintendo's lineup since the days of the Famicom, and during the Game Boy Advance and DS eras it was one of the company's most beloved IPs. However, while Fire Emblem - also developed by Intelligent Systems - has gone from...
Feature Hyper Sentinel, the Nintendo Switch and Why 'Neo Retro' Matters
A modern spin on classic game concepts
It's tempting for gamers of all ages to look upon their earlier days in the hobby as the 'golden age' of gaming; that's how nostalgia works. Yet we're in a genuinely exciting period in the medium, as we not only get staggering modern day masterpieces of incredible scope and technical delivery, but our gaming...
News Natsume Confirms Two River City Games for 3DS This Year
Knights of Justice and Rival Showdown
Earlier this week Natsume confirmed that River City: Knights of Justice is coming to 3DS in the West; now we have a release window for that game and news of another entry in the series due this year. First off, Knights of Justice will be a 3DS eShop release and is due in the summer - some PR spiel and one of...
News Ultra Street Fighter II: The Final Challengers Scraps Its Way Into UK Top 10
Disgaea 5 Complete struggles to make top 40
Last week brought two diverse new retail releases to the Nintendo Switch, with the sprawling strategy RPG Disgaea 5 Complete and the 'new retro' of Ultra Street Fighter II: The Final Challengers. As is often the case in the UK charts it's not the darling of fans and critics that always wins the day...
Video Rare Footage Of Sega's Epcot Innoventions Installation Appears Online
Genesis! 32X! Sega CD! '90s fashions!
Back in 1994, Sega and Nintendo were very much at war. The two companies were battling for dominance of the living room, with the Genesis and Super Nintendo firmly ensconced in millions of households all over the world. Keen to push its rival to the limit, Sega took part in a wide range of promotional activities...
News Splatoon's Judd and Li'l Judd Are Getting Japan Exclusive Plushies
Dance feature not included, sadly
The popularity of Splatoon continues to rise. Many say this is down to the innovative character designs and how fans instantly fell in love with them. Callie and Marie maybe known as the most popular duo from the series yet another team has slowly been clawing at their crown. Felines Judd and Li'l Judd -...
Video Get a Good Look at Twintelle's Special Moves in the Latest ARMS Trailer
Or HAIR, in her case
Nintendo fans have been getting very familiar with upcoming Switch release ARMS recently, and have been picking their favourites from the playable cast. The colourful style and somewhat wacky characters have certainly proven popular, and Twintelle above all others seemed to have earned plenty of admirers. Her big twist, of...
News Hoops and Skillshot Modes to Feature in Upcoming ARMS Global Testpunch Sessions
A knockout?
Over the past weekend there was six hours of free online gameplay to be had in the ARMS Global Testpunch, which mimicked equivalent Splatoon and Splatoon 2 events in setting up multiple one hour sessions. The Party online mode gave players opportunities to try out multiple setups for battle, including V-Ball...
Monday29th May 2017
News Square Enix Silent On Switch Dragon Quest XI Due To "Adult Circumstances"
Your guess is as good as ours
Dragon Quest XI will be hitting the PS4 and 3DS on July 29th in Japan, but Square Enix is acting like the Switch version doesn't exist - despite the fact that series creator Yuji Horii has
News This New Artwork For Netflix's Castlevania Series Sure Does Look Familiar
Fangs a lot
The more we see of the new Castlevania Netflix series, the harder it is to contain our excitement. Last week we were given the first taste of this animated epic and now we've got this awesome artwork, which is a neat tribute to the cover of the very first NES game. While the series will t
Rumour Nintendo Is Ramping Up Switch Production For This Fiscal Year
Now targeting 18 million consoles before March 2018
The Switch is selling faster than some very hot cakes right now and according to "inside sources" cited by The Financial Times, Nintendo is upping production in an attempt to meet demand. These sources claim that Nintendo is looking to increase production to ensure that those who wish to buy a...
News Natsume Teases Western Release Of River City Spin-Off Downtown Nekketsu Jidaigeki
Update: Natsume confirms the news
Update: Natsume has confirmed that the game is coming to the west as River City: Knights of Justice, and that it will be a 3DS eShop exclusive. It would seem that the Japanese setting will be switched for a European setting. Original story: Natsume appears to be teasing a western release for the 3DS...
Sunday28th May 2017
Live Blog It's Time for the ARMS Global Testpunch - Round 4
Get up! 'Cos Micky loves ya
In this weekend of potential muscle strains we're into the fourth round of the ARMS Global Testpunch. As the whole thing is clearly a metaphor for the Rocky movies, this is the stage where we drag ourselves up, head to a remote cabin in snow-covered mountains (which nevertheless has Wi-Fi) and start getting serious...
Live Blog It's Time for the ARMS Global Testpunch - Round 6!
Inset PUNCHline here...
Yes, we skipped Round 5 for the live blog treatment, because we needed to get some physiotherapy to repair some strained ARMS springs. We're back, though, as a grizzled old fighter making a final comeback while giving inspirational speeches. Keep moving forward, etc...
Saturday27th May 2017
News Capcom Unleashes Debut Trailer and Details on Monster Hunter XX for Nintendo Switch
Includes save transfer and cross-play with 3DS version
Capcom promised details on Monster Hunter XX for Nintendo Switch during its Monster Hunter Championship 2017 event, and thankfully it delivered. The company unveiled a lot of details and a tasty extended trailer, while also confirming that the game will arrive in Japan on 25th August. The...
Live Blog Get a Look at Monster Hunter XX on Nintendo Switch
Plus enjoy the Monster Hunter Championship 2017
As you've no doubt seen by now, Capcom has confirmed Monster Hunter XX (Double Cross) for the Nintendo Switch in Japan; we're naturally hoping it'll be localised to other territories as well. More details are expected at Monster Hunter Championship 2017, which we hope will also include some footage...
News NBA Playgrounds Developer Promises a 'Huge Announcement' on 1st June
Is it heating up?
Earlier this week we highlighted the somewhat painful wait for a major update of NBA Playgrounds on Nintendo Switch. It launched without online play which was promised for 'a few days' after launch, but over two weeks after release the key feature is still absent. Developer Saber Interactive has been acknowl
Video Can You "Button Mash" Your Way to Victory in ARMS?
Waggle to win
One of the complaints we at Nintendo Life read time and time again is that ARMS favours motion controls in an age when we should be being serious and ultra-competitive at every turn. As such we decided it might be worth testing whether or not simply "button mashing" in the broadest sense can result in a win, or if precision is the way...
Live Blog It's Time for the ARMS Global Testpunch - Round One!
Ding... ding
Well, it's finally here, an opportunity for Nintendo Switch owners around the world to swing their ARMS and pummel each other in imaginative and cartoonish ways. As the next big release on Switch approaches we all get a chance to try it out and hope that no-one is secretly filming us flailing around with Joy-Con controllers. Round...
Live Blog It's Time for the ARMS Global Testpunch - Round 2!
Looking for haymakers
Many Nintendo Switch owners had their first taste of ARMS during the first sessions of the Global Testpunch, but we have another 5 hours of play ahead of us over the course of the weekend. It's a chance to try out different characters and control setups, and to try to explain to baffled family members what exactly we're up to...
Live Blog It's Time for the ARMS Global Testpunch - Round 3!
Won't do any 'arm
These rounds of the ARMS Global Testfire come thick and fast, with the third hour now going live. We'll be halfway through the weekend's action after this session, so it's time to start mastering your techniques. <liveblog="its_time_for_the_arms_global_testpunch_-_round_3" tags="#ARMS" video="
Friday26th May 2017
News Capcom Is Bringing Monster Hunter XX to the Switch
Let the hunt begin!
Monster Hunter is a series that—in its early days—seemed to be something of a niche and relatively minor franchise in the bigger picture. But, starting with Monster Hunter Tri, the series transitioned to Nintendo hardware, and later found big success on the 3DS. It was a foregone conclusion that the series would be making its...
News FIFA 18 is Back to Being 'EA Sports FIFA' for Nintendo Switch
Just call it Switch Soccerball and be done with it
It was pleasing back in January when EA appeared on stage at the major reveal of the Nintendo Switch and offered its backing to the system with a release of FIFA later in the year. There was speculation over whether it'd be a full entry in the series or an alternative, however, when it was listed...
News Nintendo Gains Over $2 Billion in Market Value Following Monster Hunter XX Announcement
X-rated
Earlier this week we highlighted impressive growth for Nintendo's share value, as it surpassed the brief Pokémon GO peak of last Summer and hit its highest point in a number of years. You may have also noticed that Monster Hunter XX (Double Cross) has been
News The NCSOFT CEO Kindly Bought All His Employees a Nintendo Switch
Along with a copy of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
Wouldn't it be great to have a boss like NCSOFT's Kim Taek-Jin? Recently he announced to all his employees that he is going to treat them all to a Nintendo Switch console along with a copy of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. Chatting to Korean media afterwards, he simply said he enjoyed the...
Feature Nintendo Life eShop Selects - May 2017
Games you might want to download...
The eShop is now onto a new generation of hardware with the Nintendo Switch, and as a little extra bit of goodness to accompany our reviews of the most intriguing releases our video man Alex is kicking off a new series. It's Nintendo Life eShop Selects, and assuming Nintendo doesn't complain that we've used the...
Editorial Monster Hunter and Nintendo Switch Are a Match Made in Heaven
Rarely do platform and game match so perfectly
While we don't yet know whether Capcom and Nintendo are continuing the relationship of 'main' series entries being exclusive to the big N's hardware with the inevitable Monster Hunter 5 (other systems do have alternatives and spin-offs), fans of the series have something to be thrilled about with...
News Golf Story Combines RPG Goodness With The Classic Sport
Due this Summer
Here's an interesting title coming to the Switch eShop - Golf Story. It's an RPG with pixel-based visuals that, naturally, revolves around the most genteel of sports; it's the debut release from newcomer Sidebar Games and is due in the Summer. You can see a trailer and game summary below. Play the story of a golfer, forced to...
News Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle Has Been Rated in Brazil
What a mystery this is
Perhaps one of the worst kept secrets in the industry right now is the existence of Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle, an upcoming crossover RPG which has been known in one way or another for months now. After a recent leak which showed off a bunch of official artwork for the game, its existence is in little doubt, though...
News Constructor is Now Due on Nintendo Switch 'Later This Summer'
Probably still waiting for planning permission
The announcement earlier in the year for Constructor on the Nintendo Switch was rather pleasing. Even looking beyond the fact it's a rebirth for a cult classic game, the city-building sim seems like an ideal title for Nintendo's system, as it could be just as enjoyable on a bus ride as it is when...
News Ultra Street Fighter II: The Final Challengers Gets a Full Digital Foundry Breakdown
The full storyuken
Not many games have prompted gamers to argue about pricing quite as much as Ultra Street Fighter II: The Final Challengers. It delivers a fun edition of a flat-out classic, but has a few sloppy 'additions' that don't do it too many favours. Now that we've played a bit of online we've added a score to our own review, which...
News Steam Trailer Gives 15th August Release Date for Sonic Mania
Hype intensifies...
Sonic Mania is pretty high on a number of wishlists - published by SEGA in collaboration with some talented Indies and Sonic superfans, it promises a blend of retro action with new content and twists on familiar stages. It sticks to classic playable characters from the 16-bit era, too, with Sonic, Tails and Knuckles. Originally...
News Best Buy Benefits From Strong Nintendo Switch Launch to Increase Sales
Target previously praised the Switch impact
Nintendo may be continually playing catch-up with consumer demand at present, but the evidence continues to stack up to suggest that the Switch could be a notable success for the company. From investor confidence to general buzz on social media, the system is enjoying superior publicity and positivity in...
News New LEGO Marvel Super Heroes 2 Trailer Showcases Characters and Crazy Action
"I've seen bigger"
LEGO Marvel Super Heroes 2 has just received a new trailer courtesy of Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and developer TT Games. The sequel shows Guardians of the Galaxy duo Rocket and Groot blasting their way through the planet Chronopolis, featuring a host of new and returning characters including Iron Man, Captain America,...
News Free Update for VOEZ on Switch to Add 18 New Songs
On top of the 100+ songs already in the game
Among the glut of launch releases on the Switch eShop, VOEZ stood out as rather unique. It's a portable-only game as it uses the Switch touchscreen and it delivers over 100 songs and rhythm gameplay; we were very impressed with it in our VOEZ review. The game may move up some wishlists - or at least get...
Thursday25th May 2017
Review Disgaea 5 Complete (Switch)
Delightful madness
In the early days of the Nintendo Switch we're gradually seeing the broadening of its library to incorporate a wide range of genres. Disgaea 5 Complete is an early and substantial release for strategy / tactical gamers, and is also the most 'Disgaea' game many will have played. To be absolutely clear from the outset your...
News Capcom Continues to Explore and Plan Nintendo Switch Support
Updated translation brings some reassurance
Update #2: Nintendo Everything has now fully translated the interview: I can see that consumers are buying the Switch because they are interested in the Switch itself. Even my younger daughter in grade school, who had never played console games, decided she wanted one. As a software company, it is...
Nintendo Download 25th May (North America)
Disgaea 5 Complete! Ultra Street Fighter II! The Girl and the Robot! More!
It's that time again, dear readers, for the North American Nintendo Download update; the official update press release came a little later than normal, but the details below are now fully up to scratch. This week we have two retail arrivals on the Switch along with another...
News You Can Grab The HORI Real Arcade Pro V And A Cheap Switch Pro Controller Alternative In July
Gotta love that pop out D-pad
We recently did a quick article on the upcoming HORI Real Arcade Pro V Fight Stick for Switch which of course looks perfect for playing Ultra Street Fighter II: The Final Challengers with. It's now been given a release date of 31st July in Japan priced at ¥16,178 ($145) in case you wanted to try...
News Unreal Engine Adds Full Native Support For Nintendo Switch
Version 4.16 brings "fully-featured native support"
After adding early support for the Nintendo Switch to its Unreal Engine with February's 4.15 update, Epic has pushed out fully-featured native support for the console in version 4.16. To work with Unreal Engine on the Switch, developers must first gain approval from Nintendo. Once this...
Video Check Out the First Teaser Trailer for the Netflix Castlevania Show
What a horrible night to have a teaser
We’ve known for a while that a short Castlevania show has been in development for Netflix for a little while now, but not much has been seen of the project until now. The first season will only be four episodes long—each one being thirty minutes long—and will more or less be based on Castlevania III:...
News Nintendo Wants To Hear From Indies Interested In Developing For Switch
Just get in touch!
Nintendo has gotten off to a great start with the Nintendo Switch, ensuring a steady stream of quality indie games each week to compliment the slightly less rapid release of quality boxed retail games. We've already had delights such as Graceful Explosion Machine, Thumper, Kamiko and Snake Pass, to name but a few...
News UK Retailer Argos Slashes The Price Of amiibo To £6.99
Save a third on the typical RRP
UK retailer Argos has slashed the price of its amiibo range by a third, with every single figure now costing just £6.99, as opposed to the typical £10.99 recommended retail price. Needless to say, this deal won't hang around forever - so if your collection is still missing the Animal Crossing Villager or
News Pikmin Rewards Arrive on My Nintendo in North America
Partly as a plug for Hey! Pikmin pre-orders
Hey! Pikmin isn't too far away now on 3DS; actually, it is, it's not out until late July. Well, whatever, My Nintendo's latest update in North America is themed around the franchise and the upcoming portable spin-off; if you're getting a sense of deja-vu that's because the European service had the same...
News Pokémon Spin-Off Magikarp Jump Is Available For Download On iOS And Android
A fish out of water
Magikarp Jump is now available for download on iOS and Android in the west. The Pokémon spin-off launched in Italy a short time ago before hitting Japan. Today, the rest of Europe - as well as North America - gets to see what all the fuss is about. We gave the smartphone title 6 out of 10 in our review, stating:...
News Nintendo Switch UK Tour Confirmed, Starting in June
Only two games, though
Earlier this week Nintendo of America announced its Summer of Play tour, which will take a broad range of Switch and 3DS games around the US. Now Nintendo UK has confirmed its own tour specifically for the Switch, starting in June and running right up to December. Unlike the US equivalent, however, this UK tour is only...
Video Revel in these 8 Reasons to Get Hyped for ARMS
Not one of them a stretch
We at Nintendo Life love ARMS almost as much as we like making ARMS-based puns, and we think it's time those of you who don't share in our hype get in on the scene before it's too late. As such, divert your eyes somewhat upwards where you'll be able to see a video detail eight delightful reasons why your excitement levels...
News Official Website Shares More Details On Ever Oasis
Uncover the mysteries...
Ever Oasis, the highly anticipated action-adventure RPG from Japanese developer Grezzo, has started to take shape courtesy of the updated website for the game. The official Nintendo site gives various details surrounding the story, battle mechanics and more. A gallery of new screenshots are also found on the
Video Lindsey Stirling Performs RiME's Beautiful "Forgotten City" Theme
Complete with a gorgeous video, of course
The ridiculously-talented Lindsey Stirling has taken part in yet another video game project, this time relating to the upcoming Zelda-like adventure RiME. Stirling - whose talents include violin, dancing and creating her own award-winning original music - has performed the game's "Forgotten City"...
Random MLB Team Atlanta Braves Chills Out With Mario Kart in the Clubhouse
"We love it, and it brings back the good 'ol days"
We've previously covered crossovers between Major League Baseball and Nintendo, mainly because this scribe is bit of a Cubs fan. As many politely point out, often with a tongue sticking out emoji, there's more to baseball than the Cubbies, and we got a cool tip from a reader on another team with...
Random The King of Kong Is Being Adapted into a Stage Musical
Now this should be interesting...
The King of Kong was a standout documentary in 2007, chronicling the intense rivalry that existed between Steve Wiebe and Billy Mitchell, who continuously beat each other’s world record high scores over many years of playing Donkey Kong. One would think that this documentary was enough to cover the story of these...
Wednesday24th May 2017
Review Ultra Street Fighter II: The Final Challengers (Switch)
"Now I will find a better challenge!"
Like Tetris, Doom and Minecraft., Street Fighter II is one of those games which will forever have a special place in the history of video games. Upon its initial launch in 1992 it captured the hearts and minds of an entire generation of players, triggering a genre explosion which would last for the remainder of...
Review Datel Go-tcha For Pokémon GO
Taking the effort out of catching those pesky 'mon
While the Pokémon GO craze has clearly died down after the initial explosion of interest at launch, there are still millions of people who continue to play the game each and every day. Some of these will already be using the excellent Pokémon GO Plus accessory, a device worn on your wrist which...
Review Samurai Shodown IV (Switch eShop / Neo Geo)
VICTOLY!
After the first two Samurai Shodown games the third outing was seen as something of a disappointment by hardcore fighting game fans. It removed some of the more popular characters and various movement options available to the player, drastically altering the pace of the game; it also felt half-finished when compared to its polished...
Guide How to Get Third Party 8Bitdo Controllers Running on Your Switch
Putting the 'firm' back in 'firmware'
In case you missed it, 8Bitdo's line of third party controllers are now compatible with the Nintendo Switch thanks to a firmware update, meaning you can take out your opponents as intended on Ultra Street Fighter II: The Final Challengers, grab a perfect score on Puyo Puyo
News Here's How Much Space ARMS Will Take Up On Your Switch
It's less than you think
If you've been taking the download route when it comes to buying Switch software then you will no doubt be interested to learn how much each new AAA title takes up in terms of storage space. If ARMS is on your radar then you might want to know that the file size has been posted online - the interesting 3D brawler will...
Nintendo Download 25th May (Europe)
Disgaea 5 Complete! Ultra Street Fighter II! Retro Rayman! Much more!
Update: UK prices added! Here's a little early treat for our EU readers, the Nintendo Download Update details. Due to the upcoming Ascension Day public holiday in a number of European countries the press release has been sent a day early in some territories, and the ever-generous...
News SEGA Forever May Be a Subscription Service for the Company's Iconic Retro Games
Probably for mobile, but the dream is for console...
Games companies face ongoing challenges in promoting and monetising their retro content, especially in this age of emulators that are readily available across various devices. Nintendo has the Virtual Console - though the details of its Switch equivalent are still largely a mystery - and we see...
Review Cooking Mama: Sweet Shop (3DS)
Crack crack crack the egg into the bowl
Of all the heroes of the DS’ Touch Generations era, Office Create’s Cooking Mama has been one of the most enduring — and prolific. Starting out from her humble beginnings as a short-order chef, using quick WarioWare-style touchscreen minigames to simulate the in-kitchen experience, she’s expanded...
News Confidence in Nintendo Grows as Share Value Surpasses Previous Pokémon GO Peak
The highest it's been in over 5 years
Many will recall that, when Pokémon GO went viral last Summer it led to an extraordinary spike in Nintendo's share value; though it was partly irrational, even after the inevitable fallback and decline Nintendo was still left with a significantly higher company value than before the app's launch. Although...
News Teslagrad Was Most Profitable on the Wii U Compared to Other Platforms
Shocking
The Wii U will not likely go down as a high point in Nintendo’s long history with games, the console failed to draw in the masses that came out to buy the Wii and ultimately ended on a rather embarrassing note given the company’s history of success. Still, there’s good to be found in any bad situation, and one positive of the Wii U...
Gallery The Squid Research Lab Gives an Update on Inkling Fashion in Splatoon 2
Strike a pose
The original Splatoon immediately resonated with fans for its quirky look and outrageous fashion. Now with Splatoon 2 on the horizon the Squid Research Lab has discovered that there will be a new wardrobe available from day one. In this timeline two years have passed since the first Splatoon outing, meaning that fashion and styles have...
Deals Come Out Fighting With This Street Fighter Merchandise
Hadoken!
With Capcom's legendary Street Fighter series enjoying its 30th anniversary this year, there is a lot of history and nostalgia behind this line of games, and it should come as no surprise to learn that there's plenty of merch to invest in as a result. To celebrate the long-awaited release of Ultra Street Fighter II: The...
Video Cars 3: Driven to Win Looks Decent In Its Gameplay Trailer
Getting into gear
We know, movie tie-ins for Nintendo consoles don't normally get the pulse racing. Yet based on the number of them that grace the big N's hardware they're evidently popular, and we must say that Cars 3: Driven to Win might turn out rather well. That's not necessarily a surprise, as Avalanche Studios has produced it - that team...
News Mario Kart 8 Deluxe and Nintendo Switch Are Still On Top in Japan
Modest sales all around
The Media Create charts for Japan have rolled out as always, and for the second week running show a quiet retail scene at present in the country. Starting with software we still have Mario Kart 8 Deluxe in first place, finishing comfortably ahead of the evergreen Monster Hunter XX (Double Cross) and The Legend of Zelda:...
News King Of Fighters '99 Is Your Next Neo Geo Title On Switch
Going on strike
Nintendo UK's site has revealed that The King Of Fighters '99 is the next entry in the popular ACA Neo Geo series. Notable for introducing the "Striker" system - where support characters can leap in to assist your team - the 1999 entry in the long-running series also put new fighter K' in the spotlight. While it's perhaps not...
News Farming Simulator 18 is Cropping Up on 3DS This June
Too corny?
Developer GIANTS Software has today announced that Farming Simulator 18 will be making its way to the Nintendo 3DS this Summer. The new gameplay trailer released on the company's YouTube page shows off the main premise of the game as you immerse yourself in a "new, engaging Southern US environment, harvesting wheat, canola, corn,...
News Astro Duel Deluxe Bringing Multiplayer Mayhem to Switch eShop Soon
Battle your friends in space... then run over their pilots!
The Switch eShop is currently on a bit of a roll with interesting weekly releases. Up on 30th May you'll be able to give Astro Duel Deluxe a spin; it's $14.99USD in North America and £12.59 in the UK. Having first appeared as Astro Duel at the start of 2016 on Steam, this deluxe...
Tuesday23rd May 2017
Gallery Check Out Five Control Schemes for ARMS
High five
Whilst Nintendo may have opted for motion controls to promote extendable fighting game ARMS, there will actually be five different control schemes available from launch. These options will include everything from using a single Joy-Con on its side, to using the Switch in handheld mode, to using a Pro Controller. Then you will have the...
News 8Bitdo Pads Updated With Nintendo Switch Support, Just In Time For Ultra Street Fighter II
Even more control options
Peripheral maker 8Bitdo has released a new firmware update for its controllers which enables support for the Nintendo Switch. The range of pads - which includes the NES30 and SNES30 controllers - are based on classic Nintendo products and boast an exceptional build quality. While there are obvious
Rumour Artwork for Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle Posted Online
The horror
It's one of the oldest rumours around upcoming Nintendo Switch games, and now it seems some art is doing the rounds. We're referring to a game reportedly called Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle, a title that to we're led to believe is real and set for this year. The following fuzzy image was initially doing the rounds. For those that...
News Bloodstained: Ritual Of The Night Is Only 20 To 30 Percent Complete
Koji Igarashi admits he needs to speed things up
Koji Igarashi has spoken about Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night in an interview with Famitsu, and has admitted that the game is only 20 to 30 percent complete. When it was shown off at BitSummit one year ago, Bloodstained was around 10 percent complete. Unsurprisingly, Igarashi also admits that...
News RiME On Switch Will Run At 720p In Both Docked And Portable Modes
No boost for playing on the TV
RiME is shaping up to be one of 2017's most interesting multi-format titles thanks to its eye-catching visuals and puzzle-solving gameplay. The Switch version - currently being ported by Tantalus Media - will launch after the other editions, and original developer Tequila Works has now revealed that Tantalus...
News Pokémon GO is Reportedly Targeting 'Cheaters' By Hiding Rare Pocket Monsters
Punishment by Pidgey
Pokémon GO has nearly reached its one year milestone; it's also easy to forget that, for a time, the game took over the world. The mobile augmented reality game may not be as popular as it once was, yet it still has a large and dedicated userbase. Many players, perhaps in a bid to avoid seeing the same...
Video This Fan-Made Clip Is The Best Commercial For The Nintendo Switch Yet
Take to the skies
Nintendo really dropped the ball when it came to effectively communicating the core appeal of the Wii U, and the result was consumer apathy. Thankfully the company hasn't repeated this mistake with the Switch, which has received more effective promotion and bumper sales. However, while Nintendo's marketing efforts have vastly...
Talking Point From Joy-Con to 8Bitdo and Beyond, Switch Delivers a Revolution in Control
Play any way you want
There are still some that bemoan the fact that the Nintendo Revolution became the Wii; it's an interesting perspective to take, as it's quite likely the console would have been hobbled by a clunkier name. Think about how iconic the brand became, right from the start, with Wii Sports. Would Revolution Sports have had the same...
News Level-5 Is Working On At Least One Nintendo Switch Game
Yokai Watch? Layton? Ni no Kuni?
With E3 right round the corner it's fair to speculate about what new titles we'll see at the show, and Level-5 has set chins wagging by confirming that it has at least one Switch game in development. The studio - best known for Ni no Kuni, Professor Layton and the Yo-kai Watch series -...
News Nintendo of America Confirms 'Summer of Play' Tour of Switch and 3DS Games
"The tour is a great place to spend a summer afternoon", says Bowser
Nintendo of America has done a solid job, in recent years, of showcasing various games at expos and at its own special events. Part of this has been summer tours, and now NOA has outlined an upcoming Summer of Play tour that'll go around 13 different venues through June to...
Random Kid Creates Switch From Cardboard, Father Caves And Gets Him The Real Deal
Good things come to those who make their own consoles
What is it with the Nintendo Switch and cardboard-based clones? Not so long ago we reported on a story in which a Japanese child crafted his own Switch system out of stuff that would normally end up in the recycling bin, and now we've got another tale of industrious craftsmanship, again from the...
News Chromophore: The Two Brothers Is Still in the Works
Five years and counting...
Sometimes it just seems like certain developers have a difficult time accurately gauging the amount of time and manpower that goes into producing a game. Be it due to grossly underestimating an ambitious project or due to unfortunate circumstances that set a game back months or years, there are some games that make you...
Video Let's Discover the Very Best in Sideways Joy-Con Grips
What makes sideways the best way?
It's no secret that one of the biggest joys of Nintendo's latest console is the ability to slide off each side of it to turn one controller into two, but it's also no secret that it's not the most comfortable way to game. As such, many companies including Nintendo themselves have attempted to create little plastic...
News An Adventure Time Mashup Pack is Coming to Minecraft
Well, why not?
Minecraft: Nintendo Switch Edition is just the latest edition of the phenomenally successful franchise. The Mojang-developed and Microsoft-owned IP has progressed from a scruffy but clever PC sandbox game to being dominant in the industry, proving successful on any platform it calls home. Part of its ongoing success is due to...
News Inti Creates CEO Talks More on Mighty Gunvolt Burst
"We made this game completely on our own"
First revealed in part through a leak by Famitsu and in full at BitSummit this past weekend, Mighty Gunvolt Burst is a promising new action platformer from Inti Creates. As something of a mashup between Mighty No. 9 and Azure Striker Gunvolt, the new game will aim to recapture that Mega Man gameplay in a...
Monday22nd May 2017
News Nintendo's Response To Blind Rhythm Heaven Fan Will Warm Even The Coldest Of Hearts
"I will always support you, Nintendo"
Japanese boy Hibiki Sakai was diagnosed with retinoblastoma in both eyes at the age of one and a half, and following the surgical procedures necessary to save his life has been completely blind since the age of two. That hasn't stopped him indulging in many passions; he's a talented drummer and, like many...
News The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess is Now Approved for Sale in China
Possibly destined for the NVIDIA Shield
The Chinese market is potentially hugely lucrative, but the country's laws and logistical challenges make it a tough market to crack, especially for console manufacturers. There have been some efforts by Sony and Microsoft with their hardware, but little suggestion over the past couple of years that either...
Editorial An Empty Box is $5 and a Dock is $89 - Welcome to Switchonomics
If we pay it, then the price is right
Capitalism is incredibly complicated in practice - markets, financial tools, regulations, 'gaming the system', taxes and so on. On the flipside it's also very simple. Supply and demand dictate how much goods cost, and when it comes to entertainment desirability is also a factor. When a company has a winner on...
Review Pokémon: Magikarp Jump (Mobile)
Super weak or beloved Pokémon?
In one of the more unusual turns for Pokémon, the new mobile game Pokémon: Magikarp Jump has been released on mobile devices in a gradual international rollout. This game is developed by Select Button and is a Pokémon-themed spin on its game Survive! Mola Mola. The task? Raise a Magikarp to be as strong as it can...
News Niantic Drops Hint That Legendary Monsters Are Coming To Pokémon GO This Summer
"This summer will be legendary"
At the 21st Annual Webby Awards took place last week and Pokémon GO scooped five Awards, including “Best Mobile Game”. Archit Bhargava, global marketing product lead for Niantic, was on hand to accept the big award and used his speech - limited to five words, as is the traditional at the Webby...
News There's Still No Date for the All-Important NBA Playgrounds Update on Switch eShop
"In a matter of days / week"... uh-huh
A short while before NBA Playgrounds arrived on Nintendo Switch the developer's representatives told us that an update adding online play would come a 'few days' after launch. Not an ideal scenario, but reasonable - we can practice for a few days and then play online, right? We're pretty sure 'a few days'...
News Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia Enjoys a Reasonable Debut in UK Charts
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe remains the best performer on Switch
Nintendo had a major new release in the UK charts this week, albeit serving as a reminder that Switch isn't the company's only current-gen hardware. Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia arrived on 3DS and has landed at 5th place in the all-format chart - multiplatform title Injustice...
Random Take Legend Of Zelda, Add Some Gundam And You've Got Plenty Of Awesome
Upwardly mobile
While the Zelda series has toyed with mechanical concepts in recent outings, it's fair to say that fans would be somewhat resistive to the franchise moving into a sci-fi future with mobile suits and space ships. That doesn't stop some of us from dreaming, however - and Khris Ramirez has mashed the series together with one of...
Random Mario Kart 8 Mod Adds Everyone's Favourite Pink Blob To The Starting Grid
Kirby Air Ride 2?
Thanks to the modding community Kirby is the latest character to join the Mario Kart 8 ranks on Wii U. Previously we wrote about Sonic the Hedgehog and Captain Olimar from Pikmin joining the roster, now it's the pink puffball's turn to join the race - albeit unofficially, of course. This is not the first time Kirby has been...
News Super Famicom Title "Ghost Chaser Densei" Translated Into English
The other Ghosts in the Shell
You may not be familiar with Winkysoft’s rather decent and zany “Denjin Makai” series of scrolling beat’em ups. Like so many others they stubbornly remained Japan-only affairs, with both games (the titular “Denji Makai” and the sequel “Guardians”) sticking to Japanese arcades. But not all hope was lost,...
News Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 To Bring the Power to Nintendo Switch in Autumn / Fall
Local play and, um, optional motion controls
Back in January a number of titles featured in the Nintendo Switch presentation from Japan, notably in a sizzle reel of upcoming games. One of these was Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2, and we now have a better idea of when that game will arrive. Bandai Namco in Europe has confirmed an Autumn / Fall release...
Review Absolutely Unstoppable MineRun (Wii U eShop)
Absolutely forgettable
There were quite a few odd releases on the Wii U eShop during its heyday, but even in these twilight years we still seem to be getting some real eyebrow raisers. Absolutely Unstoppable MineRun is the latest of these. Somewhat of a mix of an autorunner and a precision platformer, you'll quickly notice graphics were probably...
News It Looks Like Dino Dini's Kick Off Revival Is Taking To The Pitch On Switch
Sick as a parrot
Those of you advanced enough in years (and based in Europe) will no doubt recall the Kick Off series of football (soccer to our North American chums) titles on home computers and consoles. Alongside Sensible Software's Sensible Soccer series, Kick Off was considered by many to be the pinnacle of the genre - until EA's FIFA and...
Sunday21st May 2017
Poll Who Would You Like To See In Super Smash Bros. For Nintendo Switch?
Let the hype train begin…
It’s no secret that this writer is a huge Smash Bros. enthusiast - we’ve already covered what we’d like to see in the dreamed-about enhanced port/Director’s Cut edition of Smash 4 for Nintendo Switch, but what we have here is something arguably more exciting. As E3 looms near, we at Nintendo Life would like...
News Nintendo Switch Standalone Dock Goes Up for Pre-Order on Amazon UK
£80 for playing on another TV
The Nintendo Switch is already a very flexible piece of hardware, allowing you to play on a TV or with the system as a portable. Of course, some would like to easily play on multiple TVs in their house and swap between rooms, which is where standalone docks come into the reckoning. After some scruffy options from...
Saturday20th May 2017
Video The Complete History Of Mario Kart
From SNES to Switch in 25 years
In light of the recent launch of Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, we at Nintendo Life have been reminiscing about the celebrated history of the Mario Kart series. From the SNES to the new Nintendo Switch, Mario Kart has provided players around the globe with countless hours of shell-tossing entertainment. In this...
News Azure Striker Gunvolt: Striker Pack to Bring Two 3DS Gems to the Switch eShop
Along with the previously outed Mighty Gunvolt Burst
Inti Creates planned a double reveal at BitSummit in Kyoto, but unfortunately Famitsu magazine always leaks early online - it had already been confirmed through the publication that Mighty Gunvolt Burst is a new title coming to both Switch and 3DS. Nevertheless the formal reveal has now been made,...
News Famicom Version of "Rampart" Translated to English
But your castle is (with)in another castle!
If you fought in the great medieval wars of the 1990s, you might read the headline and wonder what the fuss is all about. After all Atari's "Rampart", a perfect mix of artillery / puzzle game, conquered the arcades and gained quick cult status among gamers; it also had many home conversions, even managing...
Friday19th May 2017
Retrospective The Awkward Birth of the DS, Nintendo's Most Successful System
How a third pillar became a golden goose
With 154.02 million consoles sold to date, the Nintendo DS is the company's most successful hardware platform, the world's best-selling dedicated handheld games console and the second most popular video games system of all time. Not a bad set of achievements for a handheld which, prior to launch, was debated,...
News Owlboy Is Coming to the Switch
It's a real hoot
Though the jury’s still out on long term, AAA third party support for the Nintendo Switch, it seems that the platform will at least enjoy a plethora of quality indie titles. Though the Wii U proved that this doesn’t necessarily spell success for a console, it also didn’t have the benefit of being a both a home console and...
Poll Who Is Your Favourite ARMS Fighter?
Let battle commence!
Following the recent Nintendo Direct it seems interest in Nintendo's upcoming motion-controlled brawler ARMS is at an all-time high. Newly revealed characters such as Twintelle seem to have resonated with lots of people too; you could say she's broken the internet, if that's one of your favoured phrases. While we all wait for...
News "No Plans" For Destiny 2 On Switch, Says Project Lead Who Loves Nintendo's Console
"I think it's pretty unrealistic"
Activision and Bungie lifted the lid on Destiny 2 yesterday detailing some of the game's new modes and features, and - as is the tradition with practically every big AAA multiformat title these days - the question of a Nintendo version quickly popped up. IGN posed that query to Desti
News Cat Quest Claws Its Way to Switch eShop Soon
Sounds purrfect for Switch
In a recent Cat Mario video published on Nintendo's Japanese YouTube channel, it was revealed that The Gentlebros Games' Cat Quest would be clawing its way to the Switch eShop in the foreseeable future. For those not in the know, Cat Quest is a 2d Open World RPG set in the fantastic and wonderful world of cats...
News Mighty Gunvolt Burst Has Been Revealed for Switch and 3DS
8-bit fans rejoice
Back when Inti Creates’ Azure Striker Gunvolt first launched on the eShop, there was a little game called Mighty Gunvolt that was handed out for free to anyone who purchased the game within a certain period. Mighty Gunvolt acted as something of an 8-bit demake of Azure Striker Gunvolt, featuring run ‘n’ gun gameplay that...
News Co-Operative Blast 'Em Up Nine Parchments Is Casting Its Spell On Switch
"We can't wait to unleash the wizard mayhem later this year!"
Frozenbyte has confirmed that its upcoming "co-operative blast'em up" Nine Parchments will be coming to the Nintendo Switch. The top-down action title features co-operative play with local and online options, and is set in a fantasy world not entirely dissimilar to that seen in...
Gallery Winning UTGP'17 Nintendo T-Shirts Now Available From UNIQLO
Gotta Wear 'Em All
We love a good t-shirt here at Nintendo Life and as previously reported UNIQLO ran a global design competition last year and recently revealed the fantastic winning designs from over 16,000 entries. These t-shirts are now available to order and are, in our opinion, very reasonably priced. We've picked out a few of our...
News 4J Studios Exploring a 1080p Update for Minecraft on Switch, As Screenshot Bug Fix is Released
Digital Foundry also assesses the blocky release
We've been impressed by Minecraft: Nintendo Switch Edition, describing it as a standout version of the game in our review. It offers larger worlds to work with than the Wii U equivalent, and delivers the strongest portable version of the game currently on the market. It seems, too, that it can...
Random Does Dr. Mario Take Place Inside Luigi's Brain? A Manga From 1990 Says It Does...
A look at the backstory of Mario’s medical training
Remember when Mario started branching out into jobs other than his traditional plumber role? After cameo appearances in Punch-Out!! for NES, Tennis for Game Boy and some others, Nintendo decided to give Mario his first white collar job as the star of Dr. Mario. Released for...
News Cars 3: Driven To Win Will Be An Argos Switch Retail Exclusive In The UK
Do a barrel roll
We're sure that you are all really thrilled by the impending arrival of Cars 3: Driven to Win on Nintendo Switch, and we know now the UK release date thanks to its listing on the Switch eShop - it arrives in the UK on the 14th July, costing £49.99. What's interesting is that the boxed retail version of the game will be...
Random The ARMS Direct Seemed to Show a Scary Robotic Bear as a Boss
Well, that's what it looks like
It's easy to overlook small details in Nintendo Direct broadcasts, especially in sizzle-reel trailers that cut between new shots every second. The internet doesn't miss a thing, though, and one of our readers pointed a couple of likely character reveals snuck into the end of the ARMS segment of the Direct. After...
News Pikmin is the Theme in This Week's European My Nintendo Updates
Yes, we only just noticed
Confession time, as Samus Aran says in everyone's favourite entry in the series, we've been struggling to hold our interest in My Nintendo. The reward programme isn't doomed yet, but it still hasn't added Switch-specific rewards and has a habit of calling screen wallpapers calendars; it's just hard to love right now. In...
Video Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia Season Pass Gets Its Own Trailer
New dungeons, maps and prequel stories
A new trailer showcasing the season pass for Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia has been uploaded to Nintendo's YouTube channel. The expansion gives players the opportunity to discover prequel stories, explore more dungeons, battle in new maps and ascend to new classes. Purchasing the season pass...
News De Mambo Brings One-Button Chaos to the Switch eShop on 29th June
With a solo mode and multiplayer shenanigans
Announced back in March, upcoming Switch eShop title De Mambo now has a firm release date. Development studio The Dangerous Kitchen has taken the opportunity of the game's BitSummit appearance in Kyoto - and a cameo in the most recent Japanese edition of The Cat Mario Show - to provide the key update...
Video Chill Out Listening to the Entire Squid Sisters Stories Saga
Read by our resident Alex
Now that the preamble to the story of Splatoon 2 appropriately titled Squid Sister Stories has concluded, we felt it was worth making a song and dance about the story as a whole. We then scrapped the singing and dancing and opted for a more straight-laced reading of the piece. You can watch or even really just listen to...
Thursday18th May 2017
Heart pounding
Thumper provides a stern test. Actually, to be clear, Thumper tries to crush your spirit and beat you, and it often succeeds. If gruelling - but fair - difficulty isn't on your wishlist for a prospective new game purchase, Thumper fundamentally isn't for you. If you do like to be pushed to the edge of your reflexes by games and have a...
News Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Version 1.1 Is Now Available for Download
A surprisingly hefty update
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe was certainly a worth remaster of the original, sporting all the DLC and a full Battle Mode in a nice new coat of paint. Considering how complete the package is, it seems unlikely that the game will be receiving even more content, but that still hasn’t stopped Nintendo from updating it to make tweaks...
News Nintendo Is Selling An Empty Splatoon 2 Bundle Box For Five Bucks In Japan
Saw you coming
The Switch is popular, but when you add Splatoon 2, it becomes even more desirable - something which became apparent recently when the freshly-announced Splatoon 2 hardware bundle sold out in seconds on Amazon Japan. Those Japanese fans who missed out on bagging the hardware shouldn't feel too downhearted, however - Nintendo is...
Nintendo Download 18th May (North America)
Fire Emblem Echoes! Thumper! Darksiders: Warmastered Edition! Much more!
It's that time, once again, for the North American Nintendo Download Update. We'll dare to suggest that this week has a tasty line-up on offer, from quality download-only and retail arrivals on Switch to a big time release on 3DS, along with a long-awaited Wii U game to tempt...
Random Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Patch Removes Offensive "Bras d'honneur" Gesture
And we thought it was 'armless
What could be more innocent than a Inkling girl giving a fist pump in the air when taking out one of their opponents in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe? Well, it seems using the other hand to clench her flexed bicep might cause offence in various countries including France, Spain, Italy, Georgia, Portugal and Latin America,...
Feature The Big ARMS Direct Summary and the Key Question - Did It Win You Over?
We've run out of ARMS puns
Nintendo can't be accused of not pushing the message that ARMS can be the next big thing. It's had a prominent role in two consecutive Nintendo Directs, the second of which was dedicated almost entirely to the game, and it revealed details that demonstrate a willingness to ensure that - from day one - there'll be a solid...
News Pokémon: Magikarp Jump Splashes Onto iOS, But As a Limited Initial Release
Awesome news for Italians
After an initial reveal of Splash! Magikarp in February we had heard nothing about this strange mobile game, until yesterday. Seemingly out of nowhere the game, now titled Pokémon: Magikarp Jump after the hilarious mini-game from the Nintendo 64 classic Pokémon Stadium, was released. This is not a global launch however,...
Nintendo Download 18th May (Europe)
Fire Emblem Echoes! Thumper! Disgaea 5 Complete demo! More!
The full details were a little later than normal in arriving, but we now have the full picture of this week's Nintendo Download Update in Europe. A high-profile 3DS retail title leads the way, while the Switch has some intriguing releases and a major demo. The Wii U and 3DS also have a few...
Guide How To Download Magikarp Jump To Your iOS Device Right Now
Making a splash
As Magikarp Jump is currently only available in Italy, millions of people are unable to raise a Magikarp to splash its way to victory, but there is a way other than waiting for the wider release. To put it simply, all you need is an Italian iTunes account. If you have one then get downloading. If you don't, then there are a couple...
Video Digital Foundry Puts Thumper and ARMS to the Test on Nintendo Switch
So much 60fps goodness
We'd argue that, in its first 2.5 months on the market, the Switch has already delivered some top-notch gaming experiences of various types. Thumper can be added to that elite list and we got rather excited about it in our review, giving it a 9 out of 10. There's good stuff on the way, too, and recently we spent time with...
News Amazon Japan's Videogame Bestsellers List Has A Bit Of A Splatoon 2 Theme
Stay fresh
While Splatoon has been a success for Nintendo in the Western world, with strong sales on the Wii U and lots of anticipation for the upcoming release of Splatoon 2 on the Switch, it's fair to say Japan has gone absolutely crazy for the franchise, even prompting a Splatoon manga serialisation. This Japanese love for the squid-themed...
News ARMS Will Adopt the Splatoon Model of Free Content Updates
Won't cost an ARM and a leg
Nintendo, slowly and surely, has been warming to the 'game as live service' approach that is proving popular (and lucrative) for various triple-A games. Splatoon on Wii U was relatively light in content on day one but expanded a great deal with a lot of free content, and this also happened on a smaller scale...
News Galaxy Fight Is Your Next ACA Neo Geo Game For Switch
Eight warriors fight to defeat "Velden" which dominates the dark!
Another week, another Neo Geo classic pops up on the Switch eShop. Later today you'll be able to sample the delights of Galaxy Fight: Universal Warriors which is (unsurprisingly) another fighting game. Released in 1995 by Sunsoft, the game sees you take on the mantel of...
News 3D Shoot 'Em Up Fighter Touhou Kobuto V: Burst Battle Is Coming To Switch
"You might just find yourself dancing while you play!"
NIS America has revealed that Touhou Kobuto V: Burst Battle is coming to the Nintendo Switch later this year. A spin-off of the popular Touhou Project series, Touhou Kobuto V: Burst Battle is described as a 3D shooter with fighting elements, which tasks you with taking down...
Video Nintendo Minute Shows Off New Characters and Features in ARMS
Weird and wonderful
Following the ARMS Direct we now have a better idea of what the new IP will have to offer on Switch. Its motion-controlled fighting (though there are some alternative control schemes) will take place across some impressively varied modes, while online play also looks interesting ahead of its launch, which we'll all get to try in...
News More Disappearances Prompt Marie to Recruit in the Squid Sister Stories Final Chapter
Has DJ Octavio escaped?
It's time. The final report from the Squid Research Lab detailing the signing sensations Callie and Marie and how their lives have changed since the final Splatfest. We continue after Callie mysteriously failed to show up at the train station, leaving Marie in disarray for her sister. The final chapter sees Marie...
Video This Culdcept Revolt Overview Covers Card Types, Online Play And Story
It's in the cards
Culdcept Revolt is coming to the Nintendo 3DS later this year, and NIS America is doing its level best to educate potential players on how the game actually works. A short time ago we covered the opening of the game's official site which ran down the basic rules, and now NIS America has released a video which gives you a full...
Video Take a Good Look at ARMS in Our Preview Footage
Don't keep it at arm's length
Through its most recent Direct Nintendo made the case for ARMS, the upcoming new IP on Switch. We were introduced to new modes, characters and stages, and the end result gave us a rather positive picture of a game with plenty of depth, colour and personality. As you may have seen we shared detailed preview...
News This One-Off RJ-Romain Jerome Pokémon Watch Costs Almost $260,000
Called "the emblem of the millennials", without any hint of irony
If you head into pretty much any toy store on the face of this planet you'll probably be able to pick up a Pokémon-themed watch for loose change, and while that might be enough for most fans of the series, it's good to know that those with more money than sense have other options...
Wednesday17th May 2017
News Pokémon Sun and Moon Version 1.2 Is Now Available for Download
Squashing more of those pesky Bug-types
After the record breaking launch of Pokémon Sun and Moon, it seems that hype for the series has slowly died down somewhat as everyone holds their breath waiting for the next big Pokémon announcement. When Game Freak inevitably follows up on Sun and Moon—the name Pokémon Stars has been thrown around a...
News New Splatoon 2 Switch Accessories And Hardware Bundle Announced
Pro controller, case and Joy-Con - we'll take the lot, please
Update: Nintendo of America replied to our question regarding availability of the accessories featured in this article, simply saying "we have nothing to announce on this topic." If Nintendo should announce availability for these at a later update, we'll make a new post. ...
News Check Out Tiny Metal, a New Advance Wars-Inspired Game Coming to Switch
Your move, Intelligent Systems
After Fire Emblem: Awakening, Intelligent Systems’ longstanding SRPG franchise soared to new heights in the Nintendo canon, and it’s now enjoying something of a renaissance. Still, for every action, there must be an equal and opposite reaction, and this can be seen in the rather unfortunate plight of the Advance...
News Unofficial Go-tcha Accessory Aims To Take The Effort Out Of Playing Pokémon GO
Auto-capture, auto-Pokéstop raiding, rechargeable battery
Step aside, Pokémon GO Plus - there's a new must-have Pokémon GO accessory in town. The Go-tcha - created by UK company Code Junkies - is a wearable accessory which allows you to capture Pokémon and pillage Pokéstops without having to do anything at all. Unlike...
News Check Out This 'Nincade' Upgrade Kit For Famicom Mini and NES Classic Edition
For $29.99, a chance to play with a Bluetooth full-sized controller
It’s not even been a year but the NES Classic Edition and it Japanese equivalent, the Classic Mini Family Computer, have been on quite a wild ride. From the surprise announcement out of the blue, to being sold out from day one, to being hard to find after launch, enduring various...
Preview Going Some Rounds With ARMS on Nintendo Switch
Nintendo’s next big thing?
Last week at an event in San Francisco we had a chance to play a near-final build of ARMS, Nintendo’s next major foray into the fighting game genre. During the preview we had a chance to go hands-on with several new modes, new stages and the final roster, including three previously unannounced characters. New...
News Sinking Keiji Inafune’s Kaio: King of Pirates Cost Marvelous $3.8 Million Dollars
Glug glug glug
Those of you with good memories will no doubt recall Kaio: King of Pirates. The brainchild of former Capcom staffer Keiji Inafune, this 3DS action title was announced in 2011 and was supposed to the hit the console in the following year. Jointly developed by Comcept and Intercept, Inafune's new studios, Kaio was picked up for...
News Nintendo Reveals ARMS' Single Player Mode, Grand Prix
Time to take a lap?
Thanks to a special Nintendo Direct, we finally have info on ARMS' single-player content, dubbed Grand Prix. In it, your aim is to take on ten consecutive opponents, similar to an arcade mode found in a more traditional fighting game. The interesting wrinkle is that you can play Grand Prix with a friend. Unfortunately...
Talking Point ARMS Has Plenty to Prove In Its Nintendo Direct
Needs to come out swinging
The Nintendo Life team enjoys a good old-fashioned gaming debate, and one game is guaranteed to split the team roughly down the middle - ARMS. During Nintendo's January reveal of the Nintendo Switch the company unleashed a couple of oddball reveals - there was the quirky advert for 1-2-Switch, and then there was a battle...
Live Blog Watch the ARMS Direct and New Splatoon 2 Trailer - Live!
No 'arm in giving it a watch
In what is very likely the last Nintendo Direct before E3, Nintendo is shining the spotlight on upcoming Switch title ARMS, promising a 'deep dive' into the fighting game. It's also going to feature a new trailer for Splatoon 2 at the end, so it's worth staying tuned for the duration. <time>11pm 17th May...
Random German Tech Blog Imagines What The PlayStation Switch Would Look Like
PS4 on the go
The Nintendo Switch has gotten off to a great start since its launch back in March, and it's fair to say that competitors will be mulling over an entry into this newly-created hybrid console sector. Just think back to the success of the Wii Remote and the clumsy attempt by Sony (PlayStation Move) and Microsoft (Xbox Kinect) to compete...
Weirdness The Sonic Forces Custom Hero Trailer Should Come With A Health Warning
Nothin personnel, kid
Sonic the Hedgehog is been a series that for many is an outlet to express creativity through fan art. Many skilled artists try their hand at 'Sonic OC' to place themselves in Sonic's world, or a character of their own making. However this is not limited to skilled artists, and a theme that is rife throughout the internet is...
News The ARMS Global Testpunch Begins On May 26th
Get ready to rumble
During today's special Nintendo Direct the company announced that it will be holding an online trial of ARMS. They've borrowed a page from the Splatoon playbook and have dubbed this the "Global Testpunch". The Testpunch will start on 26th May and continue through the 28th (27th and 28th in Europe due to timezones), then...
News You Can Make Your Own Squirtle Squad With Build-A-Bear This June
Sunglasses not included
The plush toy company Build-A-Bear has announced that the water-type Pokémon Squirtle will be the latest to join their range. The small turtle Pokémon is one of three original starters and has gone on to become a fan favourite, with its popularity only increasing since making its debut in the anime under "The Squirtle...
News Nintendo Switch and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Lead the Way in US April Sales
A second month on top for Switch
The Switch has given Nintendo some very welcome positive sales numbers, to the point that the company is only too happy to show them off. Nintendo of America has been quick out of the gate with the April NPD numbers (which cover physical US sales) due to the positive news they bring. First of all, the Nintendo...
News Nintendo is Working on a Fix for the 'Sentient Switch' Screenshot Issue
Minecraft developer shares the news
Earlier this week we wondered whether a 'stability' Nintendo Switch update fixed an issue seemingly triggered by installing Minecraft: Nintendo Switch Edition. Users with the game found that it prompted the system to automatically take screenshots, for example, without any prompts or button presses. The...
News WRC 7 Studio "Looking Into" Nintendo Switch Development
Console represents "a good opportunity to rethink the driving experience"
French studio Kylotonn is hard at work on its latest rally title WRC 7, which is due to arrive on PS4, Xbox One and PC later this year. However, it would seem that many within the company are fans of the Switch, and game director Alain Jarniou has stated that he and his...
Video Here’s the First Look at Splatoon 2’s Single Player Mode
For eel?
Splatoon was always bound to be a game focused primarily on competitive multiplayer, but that didn’t stop Nintendo from developing a pretty cool single player campaign as well. Playing something like a Super Mario Galaxy-esque take on Splatoon, there were some interesting gameplay ideas and boss characters explored over its short length...
News Project Rap Rabbit Switch Stretch Goal To Be Lowered Following Feedback
UPDATE: Switch version now just $400,000 above the initial funding goal
UPDATE: The Kickstarter page has now been updated to reflect the new Switch goal: 1) Our first Stretch Goal for Project Rap Rabbit triggers a Nintendo Switch edition at $1,500,000. 2) Our backers will help shape what future Stretch Goals we’ll feature in Project Rap...
News GoNNER Brings Procedurally-Generated Mayhem To The Switch eShop On 1st June
This looks insane
As part of our morning ritual alongside drinking gallons of coffee to wake up, we like to check the Switch eShop to see what games are coming up soon. We spotted procedurally-generated 2D platformer GoNNER has now been given a release date of 1st June, costing £8.99 in the UK. It's a safe bet that this will be the North...
News AeternoBlade 2 Indiegogo Campaign Finally Goes Live
Save the dimension
2D time-manipulation action & puzzle side scrolling platformer AeternoBlade 2 has been announced for fan-funding via Indiegogo. The creator of the original AeternoBlade - Corecell Technology - is making a sequel to the Japanese series with protagonist Freyja returning. Not alone this time, 2 new
News Nintendo Lifts The Lid On ARMS' Online Modes
Connect with a punch
As part of today's ARMS direct, Nintendo revealed details on the game's two online modes: Party Mode and Ranked. Regardless of which mode you choose, you'll be dropped into a lobby that can support a staggering 20 players at once. It should be noted however, that hitting this number is achieved by using 10 consoles,...
Tuesday16th May 2017
News You Can Use Bluetooth Headphones On Your Switch, But There's A Catch
Dangle that dongle
The Nintendo Switch is a masterpiece of a concept, but it does have some irksome failings - the lack of audio over Bluetooth being one of the most frustrating. Almost every other piece of mobile consumer tech these days has the ability to share audio via a Bluetooth connection, allowing you to use wireless headphones when...
Review Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia (3DS)
Alms for the War
Nintendo has a habit of switching things up in sequels, and especially in the NES days that tendency resulted in some gloriously divergent sophomore installments. Zelda II: The Adventure of Link famously swapped overhead adventuring for side-scrolling action, Super Mario Bros. 2 (in the West, at least) exchanged running-and-jumping...
News Nintendo Switch OS Version 2.3.0 Is Now Live
What a doozy
With E3 only a month away now, it seems that it’s just onward and upward for Nintendo’s new hybrid, as it continues moving from strength to strength and selling impressive numbers. Indeed, now that we’re starting to get away from the launch window period and the console is beginning to hit its stride, many are wondering what...
News Harvest Moon: Light of Hope to Brighten Up the Nintendo Switch
Natsume promises 'depth' and a 'robust story'
The launch of the Nintendo Switch brought a bit of land management-sim gameplay to the eShop with New Frontier Days: Founding Pioneers, but fans of the genre will no doubt want more extensive retail options. Perhaps Natsume and Rising Star Games will deliver that, as they've released a joint press...
News Sonic Forces Will Let You Create Your Own Playable Character
Mix and match
Sega has revealed that Sonic Forces will, for the first time in the history of the series, allow you to create your own in-game character. You'll be able to select upper headgear, middle headgear, lower headgear, gloves, footwear, body, bodysuit, and skin colour for your "hero" character, which has to be based on one of seven animal...
News Nintendo Direct for ARMS is Coming on 17th May
New Splatoon 2 trailer to air, too
Nintendo is banking on ARMS to be its next big-hitting new IP, and a title to utilise the various capabilities of the Joy-Con controllers. A potentially unique spin on multiplayer and motion gaming, the big N will be giving it a pitch in an upcoming Nintendo Direct - or 'ARMS Direct' - on 17th May. It's taking...
News Ubisoft Confirms It Has An Unannounced Nintendo Switch Game in Development
Waaaaaah, what could it be?
Ubisoft has been revealing its annual financial results and, to the surprise of no-one, it's doing rather well. Its operating income was up, and its 'service' online multiplayer-led games - such as The Division, Rainbow Six: Siege and For Honor - have generally turned a profit. The company also...
News Minecraft: Nintendo Switch Edition Is Off to a Roaring Start on the eShop Charts
Block buster
As we went over in our review, Minecraft: Nintendo Switch Edition is certainly worth your time; the hybrid nature of the Switch makes this a version truly unlike any other, and it feels right at home on the platform. Given how well Minecraft tends to do on literally every platform it’s ever released for, it stood to reason that...
News Rare Treasures Aims to Chronicle the History of Rare
Published by Dark Horse Comics
Rare was a prominent part of Nintendo’s history in the 90’s, responsible for major games such as Donkey Kong Country, Banjo-Kazooie, and GoldenEye 007, though it rather famously departed from the Big N in 2002 for supposedly greener pastures with Microsoft. Still, the company holds a special place in the heart of...
News Has the New System Update Fixed the Screenshot Switch Glitch?
It seems not...
Update: Our colleague who has been encountering this screenshot issue since downloading Minecraft has been able to recreate it after applying the system update. Though Minecraft seems to be a trigger, it's not the only app that causes the problem - with Breath of the Wild running in the background and accessing 'All Software' the...
Video Street Fighter's Way Of The Hado Is A Hell Made Of Motion Controls
No one wanted this
It's not an uncommon opinion to believe Street Fighter II is a game that's been re-badged, milked, and dead-horse-beaten to the point that it's beyond a joke. That's not to say it's not worthy of its legendary status amongst not only fighting games but video games as an art form, but sometimes enough's enough. But that's not...
News Sega Is Looking To Revive Some Of Its Past Classics
But which ones will be resurrected?
Sega may be one of the gaming world's biggest third-party publishers but it was once a mover and shaker in the world of hardware and the first company to seriously challenge Nintendo for dominance of the living room. During the '80s and '90s the company produced a string of hits, including Streets of Rage, Sega...
News The Pokémon GO Adventure Week / Rock Event Starts 18th May
For those about to Rock...
More adventures await for Pokémon GO players, with Niantic giving an update on the next big in-game event. Starting on 18th May players will be able to encounter more Rock-type Pokémon than ever before due to the latest event. Players should expect to encounter more rock Pokémon like Omanyte, Omastar, Kabuto and...
Random Sonic Joins The Mario Kart 8 Roster In This Cheeky Mod
The Blue Blur gets in on the action
While Sonic may have had his own karting games in the shape of the rather lovely Sonic & Sega All-Stars Racing and Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed, that hasn't stopped lovers of the blue blur from wishing that he could be a playable character in Mario Kart 8 also. As you can see from the...
News Project Rap Rabbit Needs To Raise Almost $5 Million For Any Chance Of A Switch Port
New game from the creators of PaRappa The Rapper And Ouendan
Music fans rejoice! Masaya Matsuura (PaRappa The Rapper, Vib-Ribbon) and Keiichi Yano (Osu! Tatakae! Ouendan, Gitaroo Man) are teaming up to create Project Rap Rabbit, a new story-led rhythm-action a
News Embrace the Giddy Madness of Disgaea 5 Complete With the Demo and Overview Trailer
Live now in North America, hits Europe on 19th May
Disgaea 5 Complete is a game that could satisfy multiple needs for Switch owners - RPG strategy fans, those that love Japanese games and completionists look set to get a lot of bang for their buck. If you're not quite sure what to make of it, however, we don't blame you; maybe a demo and overview...
News Abylight Has Just Submitted The 3DS Port Of Maldita Castilla EX To Nintendo
"About 120MB of epic code & retro fun for your Nintendo 3DS!"
Juan Antonio Becerra - better known as Locomalito - has created some amazing indie games in his time, and Maldita Castilla is perhaps the best-known. Inspired by Capcom's Ghouls 'n Ghosts and set in medieval Spain, this action platformer has already thrilled PC players with...
News Party Game Use Your Words Is Coming To Nintendo Switch
Hot on the heels of the Wii U eShop release
Smiling Buddha Games has confirmed that Use Your Words - which only very recently arrived on the Wii U eShop - is also coming to the Switch. The gameplay is based around inputting missing words, offering the clear potential for hilarity with friends and loved ones. Thankfully you can set the game to...
News The Mystery Deepens Around Callie in Chapter 6 of Squid Sisters Stories
"Night fell and there was still no sign of her"
The set of teen-drama stories surrounding the lovable Squid Sisters from Splatoon and Splatoon 2 has been given its latest entry. New information has surfaced from the Squid Research Lab, picking up after more sibling secrets and angst in Chapter 5. Starting with Marie waiting for her sister at...
News Yoku's Island Express Developer Partners With Team17, Set for Switch in 2018
Progress continues on pinball platformer
In the category of 'quirky games coming to the Switch eShop', some of you may recall the announcement of Yoku's Island Express, an 'Open World Pinball Adventure' by Swedish development studio Villa Gorilla. It looks like a rather enjoyable spin on pinball physics-based gaming; the trailer below should be a...
Monday15th May 2017
News AtGames Is Releasing A New Sega Genesis Clone To Rival The NES Classic Mini
85 games, 720p over HDMI and save states
If you've been following the growth of "clone" consoles over the past decade or so then the name AtGames will instantly ring a bell. This company has been producing licensed hardware clones for years, and has periodically updated its Sega Genesis / Mega Drive line with new features and games, but what it has...
News Hyperkin's SmartBoy Gains Official Samsung Licence, Coming To Retail Later This Year
Part of the Samsung Mobile Accessory Partnership Program
The Hyperkin SmartBoy may have started life as an April Fool's joke but later this year it will become reality when it hits retail in the U.S. and South Korea. Hyperkin has announced that the device - which is designed to function with Samsung phones which feature a USB-Type C connection,...
Video New Off-Screen Footage Of Super Mario Odyssey Appears Online
Filmed at Tokyo Big Sight
With less than a month until Nintendo pulls back the curtain and gives fans the chance to go hands-on with Super Mario Odyssey at E3 you can imagine anticipation is pretty high. To keep the suspense going, some new off-screen footage has come to light from one of the Switch launch events back in January. The clip...
News LEGO Marvel Super Heroes 2 Confirmed for Nintendo Switch
Captain America! Guardians of the Galaxy! Doctor Strange! Loads more!
It can be tough to keep up with all of the LEGO games, but there's good news for those that enjoyed LEGO Marvel Super Heroes - no, not LEGO Marvel's Avengers, the other one. LEGO Marvel Super Heroes 2 has been confirmed, and it's heading for Nintendo Switch in the...
News Social Media Post Prompts Speculation That Beenox Is Working On Call Of Duty For Switch
Doing its duty for Nintendo fans?
Activision's 2017 Call of Duty outing is taking the series back to its roots, but at the present moment in time the publisher has remained curiously silent on exactly which systems the WWII epic will be coming to. PS4 and Xbox One are a dead cert when it comes to consoles, but the lack of solid confirmation has...
Preview Ultra Street Fighter II On Switch Offers Nostalgia In Spades, But New Features Disappoint
Handsome fighters never lose battles
It's fair to say that gamers of a certain age have a very unique bond with Capcom's Street Fighter II. Upon its initial arcade release in 1991 it was instantly hailed as a coin-guzzling classic, and kick-started a one-on-one fighting game revolution which would last for the majority of the '90s. Securing the...
News One Piece Unlimited World Red - Deluxe Edition is Heading to the West on Nintendo Switch
Localisation sails into view
Last week we reported on the news of One Piece Unlimited World Red - Deluxe Edition being confirmed for Nintendo Switch in Japan. With the original on 3DS, Wii U and other platforms having been localised it seemed like a good bet to also arrive outside of Japan, and now Bandai Namco has confirmed just that - for Europe...
News Minecraft Running At 720p Docked Isn't Due To A Lack Of Switch Power, Says Microsoft
Could a patch bring 1080p when docked?
Minecraft on the Nintendo Switch is amazing, as you'll know if you've consulted our review. However, you may have noticed that when running the game docked there's no visual boost over the handheld mode; both run at 720p. While some have guessed this is down to a lack of processing muscle on the part of the...
Rumour Nintendo Is Working On A Smartphone Legend Of Zelda Game
Wall Street Journal reports development has started
The Wall Street Journal is reporting that Nintendo is currently developing a smartphone title based on the Legend of Zelda series. The game is likely to follow Animal Crossing, another evergreen Nintendo franchise which has already been confirmed for smartphones. Nintendo has already published...
Video How To Get To The Top Of Zelda: Breath Of The Wild's Sheikah Towers The Easy Way
Travel by tree
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild's sandbox approach means that players are finding all kinds of cool tricks tucked away in the world of Hyrule - some of which exploit glitches within the game itself. Those of you that have been following the game closely will already know about the infamous flying machine glitch which is handy...
News Minecraft Plays a Prominent Role in New Japanese Commercial for Nintendo Switch
Fun with friends
Minecraft: Nintendo Switch Edition recently landed on the Switch and we had a great time with it in our review. This is truly a game which benefits from the portability that the Switch offers, making it perhaps the ultimate version of Minecraft to play on-the-go. Minecraft on Wii U was a big hit in Japan, with many Japanese gamers...
News Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Stays on the Podium in UK Charts
It's a bronze cup this time
After its launch Mario Kart 8 Deluxe gave Nintendo its first UK number one game in over five years, a somewhat staggering statistic. Pleasingly it then held off a major fresh release - Prey - to stay in top spot for a second week, showing that there's plenty of appetite for the bulked up re-release. It hasn't been...
News Drancia Saga is Bringing More Retro Vibes and 'Frantic Action' to the 3DS eShop
With cameos from the likes of Gunman Clive...
A number of eShop enthusiasts are likely getting more familiar with the work of Flyhigh Works and SKIPMORE, studios that have had a number of games published by CIRCLE Entertainment - past credits include Fairune and most recently the rather brilliant Kamiko on the Switch eShop. There's...
Rumour The Pokémon Company is Planning a 'New Card-Game' App
Gotta trade'em all
According to the The Wall Street Journal, The Pokémon Company is planning on building from the success of Pokémon GO and is working on another mobile release. The information, sourced to a pair of unnamed sources, has told the WSJ that the company is looking at making a 'new card-game' app. The Pokémon Company has...
Video Exploring The Three Stages Of Turbo Boost In Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
Think pink
While the controversial fire hopping trick was removed in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, it's not all doom and gloom for canny racers. A third pink-coloured 'tier' of turbo boost was added for power sliding masters, making those epic drifts even more important. But this begs the question, which of the three stages of turbo boost is best...
Sunday14th May 2017
Poll Nintendo is Keen on 'Social Competitive Gaming' on Switch - Are You Game?
The Switch offers unique multiplayer and event possibilities
Though we don't necessarily think it, the majority of us are 'competitive' gamers. Whether through online games in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Smash Bros. on Wii U and 3DS, or the litany of online sports games shooters, score chasers etc across multiple platforms, we play games with others and...
Saturday13th May 2017
Video Get Warmed Up for Ever Oasis With This Overview Trailer
Monsters, desert, chaos, you know the drill
Ever Oasis is shaping up to be an intriguing release on the 3DS - developed by Grezzo (a talented and reliable studio with credits including the Ocarina of Time and Majora's Mask 3D re-releases) it is making positive impressions ahead of its 23rd June release. We recently gave it a whirl and were impressed...
Video An Ode to a 'Pathetic' Pokémon - The Magikarp Song
Is it in your team?
You've got to hand it to The Pokémon Company, it knows how to embrace the culture around its games and entertain fans. In around a day a quirky video has been rapidly approaching one million views - is it a new game reveal? Nope, it's The Magikarp Song. A lighthearted ditty to the weakest Pokémon in the biz, it's already...
Friday12th May 2017
News Hyperkin's RetroN HD Runs NES Games In 720p, Arrives Later This Month
"This is the best time to be an NES enthusiast"
Hyperkin has announced that it is releasing a new RetroN system which runs NES games in 720p HD. The RetroN HD is compatible with NTSC and PAL NES games and comes with its own bespoke controller, but also supports original NES pads. It launches on May 25th and will cost $39.99 - you can...
Review Dark Witch Music Episode: Rudymical (Switch eShop)
An abundance of Boing-Boings
Originally developed for iOS and Android devices, Dark Witch Music Episode: Rudymical is a spin-off from The Legend of Dark Witch series that was playable on Nintendo 3DS. In a complete detour from the two previous titles – The Legend of Dark Witch and The Legend of Dark Witch - Episode 2: The Price of Desire ??
News Blaster Master Zero Has Been Downloaded 80,000 Times On Switch
35 people, six months, 80,000 downloads to date
Inti Creates has revealed that Blaster Master Zero has been downloaded 80,000 times from the Nintendo Switch eShop. The title took 35 people six months to develop, and is based on the much-loved NES original. Inti Creates did not state if it was happy with the commercial performance of the game, and...
Talking Point Nintendo Sets the Scene for Mario and the Switch at E3
A return to form?
Nintendo's last two years at E3 are perhaps best described as being 'mixed'. Though there was an appreciation for the Star Fox puppets in 2015 - which sadly represented the last E3 appearance of Satoru Iwata, who provided voice acting - the actual announcements generated some controversy and dissent online. High profile examples...
News Nintendo Badge Arcade Receives Its Last Set of Badges in Japan Later This Month
Is the arcade closing soon?
Nintendo Badge Arcade was a quirky late addition to the 3DS eShop, capitalizing on the new possibilities of the update which added in themes. The idea of decking out one’s home screen with a series of decorative badges was a strange one, but it could become surprisingly gripping. Though it took a bit longer to arrive in...
News Familiarise Yourself With The Rules Of Culdcept Revolt Before It Arrives On 3DS This August
Board of games?
As Nintendo is so fond of telling us, the 3DS isn't dead yet. There are a host of new games coming to the best-selling handheld this year, one of which is Culdcept Revolt, a turn-based strategy title which plays like your typical board game, complete with dice throws and special tiles to land on. Given that Culdcept Revolt is a...
News Squid Sisters Stories Chapter 5 Brings More Sibling Secrets and Angst
"She was reminded just how much she loved the place where she'd grown up"
Nintendo's Squid Sisters Stories, a set of teen-drama chapters revolving around Marie and Callie from Splatoon, have been among the pre-release promotional efforts for the Splatoon 2 release on Switch. It's a cute nod to the lore of the young series and the popularity of the...
News Super Intense Local Multiplayer Title Flat Heroes Is Coming To Switch This Year
"It was a no brainer"
Flat Heroes developer Parallel Circles has confirmed that it is bringing the game to the Nintendo Switch later this year. Described as a "minimalist super intense local multiplayer game", Flat Heroes boasts cooperative and competitive modes for up to four players and is mainly focused on surviving the many hazards which...
Thursday11th May 2017
Review Minecraft: Nintendo Switch Edition (Switch eShop)
Block Party
Minecraft is a game that needs no introduction; the quirky block building game has been a pop culture sensation for many years now, and has a port available on just about every modern platform one can name. Given the existence of Minecraft: Wii U Edition and the hybrid nature of the Switch, it was only a matter of time before...
News Nintendo Confirms Its Plans for E3 2017, Including Playable 'Sandbox-Style' Super Mario Odyssey
Nintendo Spotlight: E3 2017 presentation to kick off the show
Nintendo has confirmed its plans for E3 2017, which will include the first public playable build of the 'sandbox-style' Super Mario Odyssey on Nintendo Switch, a Nintendo Spotlight: E3 2017 presentation to start the show, tournaments with ARMS and Splatoon 2 and three full days of...
Review Garou: Mark of the Wolves (Switch eShop / Neo Geo)
Only winners And losers here
Out of all the critically-acclaimed one-on-one fighting games produced by SNK over the decades, Garou: Mark of the Wolves has to rank as one of the most beloved and revered. Released at time when 3D visuals were taking the industry by a storm, it was seen by some as a companion piece to Capcom's equally gorgeous Street...
News New Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Rewards Appear on My Nintendo in North America
Yay...
There was an expectation that the somewhat underwhelming My Nintendo rewards program would begin to offer more value to loyal consumers once the Switch launched; a new tab for Switch rewards was even tantalizingly placed on the site. Alas, the wait wears on, but Nintendo has certainly been keen to keep the site updated with minor digital...
News Boost Your Skills with these Five Secret Driving Techniques in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
We guarantee you'll know the first one
Mario Kart has always had little secrets tucked away to make your driving all the more impressive. Sometimes they're shortcuts, other times, like here, they're techniques to improve your skills behind the wheel. All except one of these are explained in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe if you look hard enough, but we were...
Random The Nintendo Switch is Perfect as a Tiny Arcade Cabinet
Fire up those ACA Neo Geo games to feel like a big shot
The Nintendo Switch is a versatile gadget, which is part of its appeal, but you can always rely on fans to find fun ways to take it back to the 'good old days'. A talented chap from Italy called Filippo sent us some images of how he's turned his Switch into a cute little arcade cabinet, and we...
News Rainway In Talks With Nintendo Regarding PC Game Streaming On Switch
"We hope to have some good news for you soon"
A short time ago we reported on Rainway, an application which promises 60fps streaming of PC games to compatible devices - one of which is the Nintendo Switch. Developer Andrew Sampson seemed pretty confident about getting the app onto the Switch, but it would appear that we'll hear for sure either way...
First Impressions Exploring a New Land in Ever Oasis on 3DS
A nice little spot in the shade
Recently Nintendo hosted events in London and New York City, and we were fortunate enough to attend and grab a little bit of time with one of the 3DS’s lesser-hyped upcoming titles, Ever Oasis. For a game that launches in just over a month, we’ve heard and seen surprisingly little of Grezzo’s first independent...
Nintendo Download 11th May (North America)
Minecraft: Switch Edition! Garou! Elliot Quest! Erm, that's it!
It's that time again, dear readers, for the North American Nintendo Download Update. This week includes the arrival of one of the world's most popular games on Switch, along with another ACA Neo Geo treat; the 3DS gets its own version of a rather good Wii U eShop game, too. Let's get to...
Nintendo Download 11th May (Europe)
Minecraft: Switch Edition! Dark Witch Music Episode! Eliot Quest! More!
The Nintendo Download Update is here, once again, and it's a busy line-up in Europe. We have four titles on the Switch eShop (though one actually arrived on 9th May), along with a whole lot of DLC. There are also varied options across 3DS and Wii U including a lot of...
Gallery This Super Famicom Switch Skin Will Give You The Retro Feels
Love the skin you're in
The allure of retro hardware is pretty strong, and Nintendo knows it - hence the fact that it has produced vintage-themed variants of the Game Boy Micro and 3DS XL in the past. It has yet to pull the same trick with the Switch (hardly surprising given how new the console is) but if you really want to give your system that...
Poll Are You Excited About Nintendo's E3 2017 Plans?
Switch, Super Mario Odyssey, Splatoon 2, ARMS, Treehouse and a bit of 3DS
Nintendo today confirmed its plans for E3 2017, and they show the company returning almost to the formula used prior to 2016's scaled back attendance. There'll be a live streamed video presentation - the 'Nintendo Spotlight' - to kick off festiv
News TecToy Celebrates 30 Years In Partnership With Sega With "New" Mega Drive Game
Updated model of the 16-bit console releasing this week
Brazilian firm TecToy has enjoyed a long and prosperous relationship with Sega which dates back to the days of the Master System and Mega Drive, and this year the firm is celebrating 30 years of partnership with the Japanese gaming legend. TecToy has already confirmed that it is producing a...
News Shantae: Half-Genie Hero is Coming to Nintendo Switch
We got our wish
WayForward announced today via Twitter that its newest Shantae platformer, Shantae: Half-Genie Hero, will be receiving a Switch port this Summer. WayForward will be handling the digital release, while XSEED takes care of physical distribution. Details are scarce, but so far they've confirmed that the Switch version will support HD...
News Columbus Circle Is Releasing A New Super Famicom Game This Year
1997's Kaizou Choujin Shubibinman Zero is going physical
Nintendo's Satellaview add-on for the Super Famicom was blessed with several download-exclusives which never saw a physical release back in the day, making them particular desirable to collectors and gaming historians alike. Thankfully, one Satellaview won't be consigned to mists of time...
News Nielsen Games Report Finds More Interest In Nintendo Switch Than Xbox Scorpio Or PS4 Pro
Still on a lot of people's shopping lists
The Nielsen Games 360 Report was recently published and has made the shock discovery that there is more interest in purchasing a Nintendo Switch from those who were surveyed than the upcoming Xbox Scorpio or the currently available PS4 Pro. As shown in the graph below, Nintendo Switch is on 16 percent (the...
News One Piece: Unlimited World Red Deluxe Edition Heading to Nintendo Switch in Japan
Here's hoping for localisation
As we see with titles like Mario Kart 8 Deluxe and the upcoming Disgaea 5 Complete, new and improved hardware opens the doors for all-in-one editions of popular games. Another to seemingly add to the list is One Piece: Unlimited World Red Deluxe Edition. If the name is familiar that's because there was an...
Deals Get Ready For Minecraft: Nintendo Switch Edition With This Lovely Merch
Eat, sleep, mine, merchandise
The time has finally come, Minecraft: Nintendo Switch Edition is on the eShop for $29.99. You can explore randomly-generated worlds and build amazing things from the simplest of homes to the grandest of castles. Play in Creative Mode with unlimited resources or mine deep into the world in Survival Mode,...
Video Take a Look At Knuckles Gliding Through Flying Battery Zone in Sonic Mania
Still climbing towards a Summer release
Slowly and surely SEGA is releasing more footage and screens of Sonic Mania, the supercharged retro-styled release due on Nintendo Switch and various platforms in the Summer. Next up is Flying Battery Zone, which is getting a rejig from its original appearance in Sonic 3 & Knuckles, that oddity of the...
Wednesday10th May 2017
News EA Is Considering Bringing More Games to Nintendo Switch
Wouldn't that be something?
At least for the time being, it seems that Nintendo has got a really good thing going with the Switch. The hybrid console has been posting some impressive numbers lately, and reception around it has been quite positive, from both a consumer and developer standpoint. Still, it seems like major third party companies are...
News Masahiro Sakurai Compares Zelda: Breath Of The Wild And Horizon Zero Dawn
"They really are masterpieces"
Kirby and Smash Bros. creator Masahiro Sakurai has a regular column in Japanese magazine Famitsu, and the topic of his latest entry - kindly translated by Source Gaming - is two of 2017's biggest open-world video games: The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Horizon Zero Dawn
Feature Ten Wii U Games That Would Find a Loving Home on Nintendo Switch
Though all of them would maybe be overkill...
The Nintendo Switch has a number of strengths, and one of them is delivering some quality Wii U games on a hybrid format. We can now play Mario Kart 8 on the go thanks to its Deluxe iteration, and you can also highlight the fact that The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild was a Wii U game first,...
Gallery It's All About The Little Details With This Zelda: Breath Of The Wild Cosplay
The stuff of legends
Cosplay is a massive part of being a video game fan for many players, and devotees of certain franchises spend countless hours crafting the perfect costume. Sometimes, the results are so good it blurs the line between the game itself and the real world - and we'd say that LayzaMichelle’s latest effort certainly falls into...
News Minecraft Won't Take Up As Many Blocks On Your Switch As You Might Think
Neat and tidy
Minecraft launches on the Nintendo Switch tomorrow, giving us all another reason to lose months of our lives building worlds, fighting enemies and meeting up with friends. If you're currently on the fence about purchasing this title then perhaps knowing the file size will be enough to convince you to change your stance; according to...
News Nvidia CEO Hails Nintendo Switch As "A Home Run", Is Open To Working On Other Consoles
"It was the perfect collaboration for us"
Nvidia CEO Jen-Hsun Huang has been speaking during a recent investor's Q&A about the Nintendo Switch and its impact on his company's business - which, as we reported this morning, is pretty positive. During the session, Huang was asked if the early success of the Switch will open up the console...
Review BYE-BYE BOXBOY! (3DS eShop)
A fond farewell
Nintendo has been on something of a roll with surprise announcements lately, and one of them was the localisation of the third and final game in the BoxBoy trilogy, BYE-BYE BOXBOY! If you’ve already played the first two games, then this should come as no surprise — BYE-BYE BOXBOY is excellent. If you haven’t played another...
News RiME Price Lowered for Switch eShop, With Soundtrack Incentive at Retail
"We hope to have a Switch version release date announced shortly"
RiME is unsurprisingly attracting quite a bit of attention at present, with its stylised look and potential gaining a fair bit of hype ahead of its release later this month on PS4, Xbox One and PC. That said it's not been entirely smooth with the Switch version - it's currently...
Random China Is Getting A Live-Action Contra Movie
Because why not
Movies based on video games have a habit of being somewhat inconsistent; for every decent effort there are countless terrible examples which totally fail to live up to the promise of the source material. We'll let you decide which camp the upcoming Contra flick will fall into. The script - by Beijing Starlit Movie and TV...
News Mario Kart 8 Deluxe and Nintendo Switch Stay on Top in Japan
Switch and 3DS games lock out top 9 in software chart
Last week we saw a strong debut for Mario Kart 8 Deluxe in Japan, which in turn boosted Nintendo Switch hardware sales. The latest results from Media Create are now out and provide some interesting updates on what's hot and what's not in the country. The software charts lack any big...
News The Official Standalone Switch Dock Arrives In Europe Next Month
Docking sequence initiated
Standalone Nintendo Switch docks will be available for sale in Europe on June 23rd, Nintendo has revealed. The dock comes with a HDMI cable and power supply, and will be of particular interest to those households which own a Switch but want to use it on more than one television set. The pricing hasn't been revealed as...
News Nintendo Switch Demand Adds As Much As $192 Million To Nvidia's Bottom Line
Tegra business is on the up-and-up
The success of the Nintendo Switch has had a positive impact on the financial fortunes of Nvidia, which supplies the chipset for the hybrid console. Nvidia's Q1 report for the 2018 fiscal year reports that revenues for its Tegra lines of processors rose to $332m, which is more than double what was seen...
News Kirby: Planet Robobot Toys Arriving in Japan this June
Parasol mode enabled
A set of four Kirby toys are arriving in Japan this June, based off designs in Kirby: Planet Robobot. The 3DS outing has Kirby wielding colossal mech suits as he attempts to stop aliens from mechanising the world of Pop Star. Takara Tomy Arts will be distributing toys based off the game through Gacha machines throughout the...
News Eskimo Bob Kickstarter Campaign Announced for the NES
You can even poke the walrus
A Kickstarter campaign has begun for arcade-style puzzle-platformer Eskimo Bob. The throwback game is intended for release directly onto the NES and will include 64 levels, 15 types of enemies and two playable characters. As Bob and Alfonzo you will try to gather all the fish in the land whilst trying to stop the evil...
News Harvest Moon: Skytree Village Gets New Trailer Ahead of June EU Release
Summer lovin'
Sometimes localisation to Europe can drag out a little longer than we'd like, but Harvest Moon: Skytree Village has almost arrived. Released by Natsume in North America in 2016, this '20th Anniversary' entry in the series was picked up by Rising Star Games for the EU and has evidently almost crossed the line. Now given a firm release...
News Kirby Director Shares a Few Words on the Series’ 25th Anniversary
Happy birthday, Kirby!
It’s hard to believe, but this year marks the 25th anniversary of the Kirby franchise. The super tough pink puff has arguably proved himself to be Nintendo’s most flexible character yet, showing up in spinoffs spanning a wide variety of genres over the years. His latest game—Kirby: Planet Robobot—was pretty darned...
Tuesday9th May 2017
Video This Has To Rank As The Most Epic Zelda: Breath Of The Wild Glitch Yet
"The Master Sword has returned to the forest"
We already know that The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild has a few interesting glitches which can be exploited to benefit the player and even break the game, but this latest discovery is perhap
Guide How To Find Every Charm Stone In Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap
A charmed life
If you want to get the best gear possible in Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap, you'll need to collect charm stones. There's a stone for each of Wonder Boy's cursed forms, and when you get them all you'll be able to purchase the best sword in the game. Without further ado, let's get to it. Lizard-Man Lizard-Man is the form...
Review Blazing Star (Switch eShop / Neo Geo)
Get it more!
Whenever horizontally-scrolling Neo Geo shooters are discussed, two names inevitably dominate the conversation: Pulstar and Blazing Star. Both were developed by the same core team (Aicom, which then became Yumekobo) and both rely heavily on pre-rendered sprites rather than hand-drawn visuals. Neither title was ported around the time of...
News Cemu Wii U Emulator Version 1.7.5 Shows Daunting Progress With Zelda: Breath of the Wild
Nearly 8000 backers continue to fund development, too
Cemu, for quite a while, was a relatively low-key Wii U emulator. Its efforts to run games like Super Mario 3D World and Nintendo Land were mixed at best, often struggling to achieve playable framerates on impressive PC builds. Yet the launch of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild seemingly...
News Check Out the HORI Real Arcade Pro V Fight Stick for Switch
Perfect for Street Fighter
Now that Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is out in the wild, the next big release we have to look forward to is Ultra Street Fighter II: The Final Challengers. Though it’s another enhanced port, this promises to be the definitive version of the game which essentially kicked off the fighting genre as we know it today. The game will...
News Playtonic Writer Reflects on Yooka-Laylee’s Performance
"We delivered what we promised to our fans and backers."
Yooka-Laylee was admittedly a bit of a disappointment when it launched last month; given the pedigree of the developers working on the project, many were expecting a home run, but instead were met with something much more middling. The game is still due out on the Switch—in an improved...
Talking Point The Nintendo Switch Has a Chance for Significant Success, Especially as a Portable
Nintendo is aiming for multiple systems in each household
Not long after the Nintendo Switch launched your humble scribe wrote a lighthearted article about taking it on a weekend roadtrip. Its hybrid nature means that it's either a quirky Nintendo home console or, alternatively, a powerful mainstream gaming portable. Ultimately it's both, even if...
News Eiji Aonuma Aims to Keep Surprising Fans with The Legend of Zelda
"Provide surprises that exceed everyone’s expectations”
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild has been nothing short of a smash hit with critics and fans alike, who are still exploring everything and everywhere in the new world of Hyrule. What is next for the series juggernaut though? It may be years away before production for the next Zelda...
News Highly Regarded Game Composer, and Metroid Fan, is Working at Retro Studios
Dare to dream
What is Retro Studios up to? That's a key question for Nintendo fans. Aside from assisting in a small number of projects the Texas-based studio has been quiet since the enjoyable Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze on Wii U. After a trilogy of Metroid Prime games on GameCube and Wii and then two Donkey Kong Country titles, the book is...
News You Can Now Save Credit Card Information on the Switch eShop
Little by little…
The Nintendo Switch UI has made itself known by its clean look and efficient speed, and this extends to the eShop for the console as well. It’s simple to use and easy to navigate, but there’s certainly a sense of it being a bit simple when compared to its predecessor on the Wii U. Still, Nintendo has shown that it’s willing...
News Lapras Surf Collection Now Available in Pokémon Center Range
Do you even HM03 bro?
The popular Pokémon Center website has been consistently adding to its wide range of goods focusing on everyone's favourite Pocket Monsters. Now the company has turned its attention to the much loved water/ice Pokémon Lapras - spotlighting the sea creature with its own collection of merchandise. The range of...
News Retro-Inspired Shoot 'em Up Hyper Sentinel is Blasting Its Way to the Switch eShop
Explosions! Bright colours! More explosions!
There's another neat game confirmed for the Switch eShop; this time around it's a colourful retro-styled shoot 'em up called Hyper Sentinel. It's the work of Huey Games, an "8-bit software house" with a number of titles behind it. Hyper Sentinel was successfully funded on Kickstarter, not too long ago,...
News Dark Witch Music Episode: Rudymical Is Dancing To The Switch eShop This Week
High spirit rhythm action!
Our prolific eShop publishing chums at CIRCLE have given us a exclusive look at the English language trailer for Dark Witch Music Episode: Rudymical which all looks rather lovely. It's out this week - 11th May, to be precise - for $7.99 / €7.99. The game - developed by Flyhigh Works - is a spin-off of...
News Corecell Releases First Screenshots of Revamped AeternoBlade 2
No sign yet of Indiegogo campaign
Around a month ago Corecell Technology gave a surprising update on AeternoBlade 2, a title previously announced for the 3DS eShop that had seemingly drifted into limbo in 2015. It was announced that the original artistic design team had resigned and that the project had shifted to consoles, including the Nintendo...
News A Trip to Arowana Mall for the Squid Sisters Shows Promise in Chapter 4
Is there hope yet?
Promotion for Splatoon 2 has been colourful to say the least, and Nintendo has been releasing 'chapters' of story detailing the ongoing saga surrounding the Squid Sisters. The readings follow their relationship and unexpected popularity since the original Splatfests in Splatoon. After mysteri
Video Listen Up, We've Reviewed LucidSound's LS20 Gaming Headset
The first one "designed" for the Nintendo Switch
Online play is pretty big these days and with the rise of social gaming we've seen an flood of headsets appear on the market which allow you to better hear the action around you and communicate with your teammates - and enemies. While the Switch sadly lacks any kind of Bluetooth connectivity, it's...
Monday8th May 2017
News NBA 2K18 Shaquille O'Neal Special Editions Coming to Nintendo Switch
Switch is tipping off alongside PS4 and Xbox One
It'll be interesting to see how NBA 2K18 will fare on the Nintendo Switch; on the one hand it's easy to be nervous of a 'last-gen' port in light of the fact this game is also coming to Xbox 360 and PS3, but at the same time Nintendo's system is included in key editions and promotions alongside PS4 and...
Feature An Extraordinary Pokémon Trading Card Collection and a Life-Changing Sale
"It’s all about the memories I can give to my children and wife"
Many reading these pages are dedicated and passionate gamers, and plenty of us will have sizeable collections from our hobby that'd make the uninitiated scratch their heads in bewilderment. Yet gaming is powerful, it can be motivating and inspiring. Sometimes, it can also lead to...
News It Looks Like Zelda: Breath Of The Wild's Duelling Peaks Is Based On A Real Mountain
Found on Sado Island, Japan
Duelling Peaks is one of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild's most notable landmarks, and it would appear that it was inspired by a real mountain in Japan. The mountain is split down the middle just like the one in the video game and is found on Sado island, located off the west coast of Japan. While we...
News EDGE Magazine Reveals How A Single Joy-Con Works in Arms
Bring on 4-player split-screen
In the latest edition of EDGE magazine details are shared of how players can experience ARMS with a single Joy-Con controller. Nintendo has been encouraging people to play ARMS with two of the controllers and motion controls, however players are not limited to that option. It had previously been announced that a single...
News Epic And Nintendo On Their Burgeoning Relationship And Bringing Unreal Engine 4 To Switch
Easy porting, easy optimisation, easy third-party support?
Unreal Engine is one of the most powerful development tools of the modern gaming age and after a period of playing catch-up, Nintendo is finally on a level playing field because Unreal Engine 4 supports the Switch, the company's latest console. Last month Epic Games Japan held a lecture...
Guide Where to Find All the Hearts in Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap
Get a life
Lizardcube's loving recreation of Wonder Boy III: The Dragon's Trap set a new standard for retro remakes when it came out. Games from the '80s weren't really the best at directing the player, however, and that rings true for this faithful production of Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap on Nintendo Switch. Fortunately we're here to help you...
News Nintendo Switch Led Japanese Hardware Sales in April
It prints money!
Nintendo is performing relatively well in Japan at the moment, with healthy sales for the Nintendo Switch in April. Famitsu has revealed the monthly sales data for April (27th March - 30th April) and it turns out that 234,817 Nintendo Switch units have been shifted, according to the magazine's figures. The 3DS is in rude...
Publisher was only seeking £25,000
Bitmap Books latest Kickstarter campaign has ended pretty spectacularly, raising £224,773 (around $291,000) despite only asking for £25,000. 5,101 backers pledged their support for the book, which follows the NES Visual Compendium crowdfunding campaign that raised £
News Plantera Is Coming To The Nintendo Switch As Plantera DX
Reap what you sow
Rainy Frog is resurrecting its Wii U and 3DS eShop title Plantera for the Nintendo Switch, it has been revealed. Plantera DX is only confirmed for launch in Japan at the time of writing, and it's not known what additional content it will offer - if any - over the existing versions. We awarded the Wii U version 6/10 earlier this...
News Sonic's Lost GameCube Skateboarding Game Sure Does Look A Lot Like Sonic Riders
Vision Scape's forgotten prototype surfaces
Sonic Riders may not have been the most critically-lauded entry in the character's history, but it provided an interesting spin of the racing concept first introduced in Sonic R. However, according to Unseen 64, Riders could well have been inspired by pitch made by a North American studio called Vision...
News Developer Outlines Plans to Bring Swap Fire 2 to Nintendo Switch
Building on the benefits of the original's Wii U giveaway
Swap Fire was an intriguing 2016 arrival on the Wii U eShop - its clever hook to flip multiplayer shooter gameplay on its head was certainly worthy of note. We awarded a 6 in our review - we felt that it was a game that could have been great were it not for a few mis-steps and issues that can...
News The Maps Offered In Splatoon 2 Will Rotate More Frequently
Maps stay fresh!
While Splatoon has been a big hit with Nintendo fans, one of the common complaints was the way the maps got served up, with two in each mode refreshed every four hours. After all it can get old being constantly sniped on Moray Towers when all you want to do is charge around with a splat roller in Camp Triggerfish...
News Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Enjoys Second Week At The Top Of The UK Charts
Keeps Prey off the top spot
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is the UK's best-selling video game for a second week running, according to Chart-Track. The Switch racer kept off the newly-released Prey, which launched on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. Fellow Switch release The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild came in at number 7 in the chart, while
News This Switch eShop Trailer for Thumper Should Get You Warmed Up
Rhythm violence arrives soon
Thumper recently made it onto our list of the biggest Nintendo Switch eShop games of 2017, and with good reason. The intense rhythm game is eye-catching and has a pulse-rattling soundtrack - this writer still has vivid memories of playing a PC demo for the game back in 2015, so it's certainly exciting news that it's
Sunday7th May 2017
News Piczle Lines DX Announced for the Nintendo Switch eShop
Line them up
Publisher Rainy Frog has announced that Piczle Lines DX will be making its way to the Nintendo Switch eShop. Originally released on iOS, Piczle Lines DX sees players try to connect lines numerically whilst also associating them by colour; by completing all the lines a picture is revealed. This explains the game's title of combining the...
Random Super Mario Stamps Powering-Up Japan Post Offices
No mail by Paratroopa sadly
Ever wanted to send mail from the Mushroom Kingdom? Well now National Japan Post has the next best thing. From 28th June this year post offices across the Japan will be offering a new selection of stamps commemorating the Super Mario series. The stamps will be sold for 82 Yen (around 56 pence) and each will...
Saturday6th May 2017
Poll How Do You Play the Nintendo Switch - As A Portable, Home Console or Hybrid?
Finding its place in your gaming routine
The Nintendo Switch has now settled down in a number of homes, though where the hybrid sits is perhaps an interesting reflection of its nature. Does it rest primarily within its dock under the TV with other gadgets and gaming systems, or is it living as a handheld in a case, rather more like a 3DS? Due to its...
Friday5th May 2017
Preview Going Hands On With the New Nintendo 2DS XL
Nintendo's new "New" handheld
At recent events in New York City and London we got to spend some time with Nintendo’s newly announced New 2DS XL. The announcement came as a surprise, as many were expecting Nintendo to let the 3DS go quietly into the night as the Switch came to replace it, putting to an end the company’s days of manufacturing...
Weirdness The Sad Tale of the Deflating Pikachu That Couldn't Dance
Destined to deflate
The internet throws up some weird and wonderful videos, and one spotted by The Verge most definitely qualifies. Posted in late April, it's really a tale of our times, of dreams crushed and destiny unfulfilled. It's about a Pikachu that couldn't dance. At last week's Pokémon World Festival 2017 in South Korea part of the...
Video The SNES PlayStation Prototype Is Now In Full Working Order, Thanks To Ben Heck
CD-ROM now fully functional
We're sure you all recall the discovery of the SNES PlayStation - who could forget that earth-shattering event, right? However, in the months that have past the system has faded into memory, so it's a good job we have Ben Heck to remind us of its existence. The hacking genius has been working tirelessly to get the...
Hands On Hey! Read These Hey! Pikmin Impressions
Hey! Listen!
This week - in New York City - Nintendo invited us to play Hey! Pikmin, the first title in the series developed outside of Nintendo's internal teams. Hey! Pikmin is being developed by Arzest, the studio behind Yoshi's New Island, which failed to make a big splash with 3DS owners. Hey! Pikmin takes a totally new approach with the...
News Lycanroc Distribution Confirmed for Pokémon Sun and Moon
Back to those serial codes
As part of its promotion for the 'Guardians Rising' Trading Card Game expansion, The Pokémon Company has started rolling out Lycanroc for Pokémon Sun and Moon on 3DS. You'll have to head along to stores to get it, though. In terms of abilities it's level 50 with the ability 'No Guard' and a Held Item of a Life Orb;...
News Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Effortlessly Drifts Past The One Million Sold Marker After Just One Week
Joins Zelda in the million sellers club
We already know that Mario Kart 8 Deluxe has smashed all kinds of sales records both in North America and Europe, so it should come as no massive surprise to learn that the game has sold over a million units worldwide in its first week on sale. That's according to respect
News Switch Version Of Monster Boy Has A Fighting Chance Of Getting A Physical Release
"Switch and PS4 have the best chances... because of a less risky business"
The other day we dropped a bit of a clanger by reporting that Lizardcube had solid plans for a physical Switch release of its excellent HD remaster Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap - as it turned out, the developer would love to do it, but has made little progress in sorting out...
News Famitsu Charts Show Strong Debut for Mario Kart 8 Deluxe in Japan
Boosts Nintendo Switch hardware sales, too
We've been awaiting the usual Media Create Japanese chart results, but due to Golden Week in Japan the data hasn't been forthcoming as yet. As we've had requests for what information is available, we've picked up the Famitsu magazine charts from earlier in the week to tide us over. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe,...
News Investors Show Optimism as Nintendo's Share Value Hits 2017 High
A week of steady gains
Just over a week ago Nintendo unveiled its annual financial reports, with the most notable announcement out of those days being the New Nintendo 2DS XL. Beyond that we saw that the Switch easily beat its launch sales projections - shifting 2.74 million units in March - and got a sense of Nintendo's plans for the year ahead. In...
News Mysterious Meetings and Cancelled Recording Sessions in Squid Sisters Stories, Chapter 3
The Splatoon 2 story continues...
Plenty of Nintendo Switch owners are looking forward to Splatoon 2, but regardless Nintendo is utilising some quirky content to promote the game. Primarily published through its official sites, the Squid Sisters Stories have been used as a way to tell the tale of the performer's 'lives' since Splatoon on Wii U. It...
And Halo: Combat Evolved, but this is Nintendo Life, so...
The World Video Game Hall of Fame has been up and running for three years now, which is organised and run by The Strong museum in Rochester, New York. Its third intake of games has now been confirmed, with two Nintendo-published titles making the cut among four inductees. There were 12...
News World To The West Delayed On Wii U, No Solid Release Date Forthcoming
Pushed back to apply some more spit and polish
Those of you who like jotting dates down on calendars may well be wondering where World to the West is. The new game from the team behind the excellent Teslagrad was supposed to launch on Wii U today, but it's nowhere to be seen - and with good reason. Rain Games has announced that the Wii U version...
News Pokémon Trading Card Game's Guardians Rising Expansion Is Out In The UK Now
Gotta get those GX cards
Thanks to the incredible success of Pokémon GO and the recent 3DS Pokémon outings, the Trading Card Game has enjoyed a remarkable boost in popularity - and it looks set to continue this trend with the UK release of a new expansion for the Sun & Moon range, Guardians Rising. The second expansion for the Sun...
Thursday4th May 2017
Video Nintendo Switch Controllers All Have a Power Button Hiding in Plain Sight
Useful, but not that useful
Hidden features are a staple of Nintendo consoles; where other manufacturers may drag you through a twenty minute tutorial after ever major update, Nintendo often prefers to give you the basics and then let you discover all the little twiddly bits in your own way. And as it happens, the Joy-Con controllers and the Pro...
News Meet The Mario Maker Player Nintendo Wants To Ban For Keeping The Game Alive
"Mario Maker was abandoned prematurely by Nintendo"
Super Mario Maker is one of the Wii U's stand-out titles and offers players the chance to create classic Mario levels and share them with the wider world. The title has drawn comparisons with Minecraft, a game which is constantly supported by content updates and new features. Sadly, Mario Maker...
News Gang Beasts Developer is Exploring Potential Nintendo Switch Release
"We are talking about it"
If you've been watching a lot of gaming YouTube channels over the past couple of years you've likely come across Gang Beasts, a multiplayer game in which strange characters brawl and throw each other around, with quirky physics being a key feature. It's been on Steam early access for quite some time, though is still...
Nintendo Download 4th May (North America)
NBA Playgrounds! Infinite Golf! Blaster Master Zero demo! More!
It's that time again, dear readers, for the North American Nintendo Download Update. This week brings two Switch eShop titles (one out already, one early next week), and a range of options across both New 3DS and Wii U. Let's get to it. Nintendo Switch eShop: NBA...
News NBA Playgrounds Will Feature Full Online Play on Switch, A Few Days After Launch
To include the "exact same functionality"
NBA Playgrounds looks like a promising release for next week, with some recent demo events bringing impressions and footage of the game to the web. With regards to the Switch version, however, we've been a tad nervous due to Nintendo's own official gamepage pointedly avoiding any reference to the game's...
News Shovel Knight: Specter Of Torment Cheat Code Enables Secret Mega Man Xtreme Mode
Don't feel blue anymore
Those of you old enough to recall the good old 8 and 16-bit days will no doubt remember the thrill of finding a new cheat code for your latest game which unlocked new features or gave you special powers. Those days are all but gone, but thankfully Yacht Club Games is keeping the dream alive with Shovel Knight: Specter of...
News Pokémon GO Just Got an Android-Exclusive Feature
Promo codes, eh?
Pokémon GO was quite the phenomenon last summer, positively shattering all popularity expectations and setting a landmark moment in the mobile gaming industry. Since then, the game has seen its userbase considerably shrink to normal numbers, but with summer just around the corner, perhaps there’ll be a resurgence in player...
Nintendo Download 4th May (Europe)
Tumbleseed! Blazing Star! Blaster Master Zero demo! More!
The Nintendo Download Update is now live in Europe, though two new releases on the eShop actually arrived earlier in the week. Elsewhere we have a Switch demo, a welcome free update for a huge Wii U title and a mix of other new games and discounts. Let's get to it, shall we? Nintendo Switch...
News Cave Story+ to Introduce Local Co-Op on Nintendo Switch, More Info Coming
Time to buy it for the 3678th time
Cave Story is a brilliant game, and it will still be a brilliant game when it arrives as a retail title on Nintendo Switch as Cave Story+. It was arguably a trendsetter, and will go down in the annals as one of the best 'early' Indie games. It must be really good because we sure are tempted to buy it...
News Climax Studios Is Bringing RiftStar Raiders To The Nintendo Switch
Loot and destroy as part of a team
Climax Studios has revealed that it is bringing its four-player space action title RiftStar Raiders to the Nintendo Switch. Already confirmed for the PC, Xbox One and PS4, the title is due out this year. Its four-player co-op action should be a good fit for the Switch. In case you were wondering what all the...
News Nintendo UK Followers Choose Their Favourite Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Track
A clue, it's that one where you always fall off
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, courtesy of having all of the DLC tracks from the Wii U original, offers an impressive 48 tracks to take on. Not long ago the Nintendo UK Twitter page asked followers to vote for their favourite track in the whole game; we're slightly surprised that the end result was the new...
Deals You Can Now Preorder The New Nintendo 2DS XL In The UK
But which colour should you pick?
If you've been anxiously waiting to slam down a preorder for a New Nintendo 2DS XL, then here is your chance. You can now reserve both the delightful Black and Turquoise and equally nice White and Orange model for the reasonable sum of £129.99 over
News Here's Your First Look At UDON's Shovel Knight: Official Design Works
Coming in August this year
We reported last month that an official Shovel Knight art book was on the way, and now Yacht Club Games has shown off a few pages from the publication. Created in conjunction with UDON Entertainment - which can count Street Fighter, Okami, Mega Man, Dark Souls, Bayonetta and Sonic the Hedgehog amongst its other...
News Thumper Bringing Rhythm and Violence To Switch eShop On 18th May
Become the space beetle!
Some days it's worth firing up the Switch eShop to see what's coming soon. Newly added to the European eShop is Drool's Thumper, which is described as being a 'rhythm violence' game. It's coming on 18th May for £15.99 / €19.99 in Europe. U.S. release date and price to be confirmed. In this classic rhythm-action you play...
Feature Coming Up With The Perfect Recipe In Cooking Mama: Sweet Shop
We talk to the game's producer, Tomoaki Matsui
Though the Switch is rapidly becoming the top dog in the Nintendo ecosystem, the 3DS still has plenty of life in it yet with some new hardware and a surprisingly lengthy lineup of games to come over the next several months. One such game is Cooking Mama: Sweet Shop, the latest entry in the long-running...
Video Brush Up On Your Rogue Trooper Knowledge Ahead Of The Redux Remaster
Get your first look at the new and improved hero, too
Rogue Trooper Redux was something of a shock announcement for the Switch a short time ago; while the original game was lovingly retooled for the Wii, we doubt many fans expected to see the titular blue soldier on a Nintendo system again. Thankfully Rebellion have decided that the Switch is the
Wednesday3rd May 2017
News Reggie Explains the Reasoning Behind the New 2DS XL
"Boy, I wish there was something in between."
We'll have to admit, when the announcement for the New 2DS XL came through, we had to double check our calendars to make sure it wasn't April 1st. After the massively successful launch of the Nintendo Switch, it seemed like a foregone conclusion that the 3DS would slowly but surely be put out to pasture,...
News Yooka-Laylee Could Be Much Improved By The Time The Switch Version Arrives
Playtonic working "with speed" towards Switch port
It's fair to say that Yooka-Laylee didn't exactly live up to the monumental expectations placed upon it by critics and fans alike, garnering mixed reviews last month when it landed on non-Nintendo platforms. Our sister site Push Square awarded the PS4 version 6 out of a possible 10, concluding that...
Review TumbleSeed (Switch eShop)
Roll up your sleeves
Sometimes you play one of those games that you positively hate, but you just can't bring yourself to stop playing the silly thing. TumbleSeed is that game. Don't let the cute visuals and approachable vibes deceive you, this is a game that feels close to impossible to beat and will no doubt tempt you to pitch your Switch across...
News Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Finally Fixes That Annoying Acceleration Stat Issue
No longer rounded down to the closest whole number
Mario Kart 8 on the Wii U was wonderful, and it still is - even though Switch owners have been blessed with an updated version in the form of Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. However, there's one annoying issue with the Wii U original which has thankfully been fixed in the Switch update, and that relates to...
Poll What Do You Think of the Zelda: Breath of the Wild - The Master Trials DLC?
Nintendo pitches challenges and convenience in the Summer pack
Though Nintendo hasn't yet given a release date, it decided this week to promote the first major DLC pack for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild on Switch and Wii U. Though early purchases had a few extra treasure chests from day one, the Expansion Pass is all about two major sets...
Talking Point Weighing Up the Logic Behind the New Nintendo 2DS XL
Final hurrah or testing the waters?
A funny thing happened with an article we wrote regarding comments from Nintendo of America's Reggie Fils Aime on the reasoning behind the New Nintendo 2DS XL. Our 'tagline' was from his TIME interview - ""Boy, I wish there was something in between", a snippet that reflected Nintendo's claim that it's a...
Review Over Top (Switch eShop / Neo Geo)
Let's go next stage!!
The Neo Geo was famous for its staggering selection of fighting games, but it was less blessed when it came to racing titles. Only a handful were ever released during the console's lengthy lifespan - hardly a massive shock when you consider that the 2D nature of the console made realistic driving games tricky - and of that...
News Nintendo Outlines Pricing and Details for DLC in Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia
Season pass costs more than the game
Considering the high marks set by Fire Emblem: Awakening and Fire Emblem Fates, we have high hopes for the re-imagining / remaster of Fire Emblem Gaiden - Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia. It'll offer some different gameplay approaches to the recent 'main' 3DS entries, all within that familiar art style...
News NBA Playgrounds Is Slam Dunking The Switch eShop Next Week
Takes up more storage space than Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, too
Saber Interactive's NBA Playgrounds is hitting the Nintendo Switch eShop next week, it has been revealed. We already knew that this NBA Jam-style title would be coming this month, but now we have a solid release date: May 9th. The game will cost $19.99 in North America. Interestingly,...
News Garou: Mark of the Wolves Punches Its Way to the Switch eShop Soon
Hungry like the wolf
In the recent Nintendo Direct we got a brief glimpse into some of the upcoming games in the ACA NeoGeo series for the Switch eShop. We were delighted to see the excellent Garou: Mark of the Wolves pop up in that short trailer as it's easily one of SNK's most polished and highly-acclaimed fighting games of all time. Thought of...
News Inti Creates Announces Blaster Master Zero Version 1.2
Destroyer Mode! New playable characters! A demo!
Blaster Master Zero was one of the stand out releases in the early Nintendo Switch library, bringing some high quality 8-bit action shooting to the console. We positively loved it in our review, though we cited some issues with the easy difficulty as a potential negative for some who might be looking...
News Lizardcube And DotEmu Have Plans For A Physical Release Of Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap
UPDATE: "Switch we still have near-zero progress as of today"
UPDATE: Lizardcube's Omar Cornut has responded to this story: Err... we wrote we are trying to figure it out.. we have no concrete leads yes, hardly a "plan". Would probable take months if it happens. What we meant in that interview was mainly that PS4 is easier to figure out because...
Exclusive Game Boy Specialist Crawfish Interactive Is Back From The Dead, Kind Of
Say hello to Chrawfish Interactive
Cameron Sheppard back in his Crawfish (no 'h') days If you're a seasoned Game Boy, Game Boy Color and Game Boy Advance player then the name Crawfish Interactive will probably ring some bells. This UK-based studio created many licensed titles for Nintendo's portable line and was famous for its skill in getting the...
News Death Squared is Making Its Way to the Nintendo Switch eShop
Co-op puzzles at the fore
There's another interesting title to add to the list of upcoming Switch eShop releases, with confirmation that Death Squared is due for a Q2 release. From SMG Studio, this is a co-op puzzle title - which is also fun in single player, the developer assures us - in which you direct robots through various perilous...
Video The Most Memorable Issues of Nintendo Power
Now you're playing with power
Nintendo Power magazine, the official monthly publication of Nintendo of America, was discontinued to the disappointment of fans across the U.S. in 2012. Since then, loyal readers have reminisced about the magazine's history, and avid collectors have sought to compile their own library of Nintendo Power history. In the...
News Defenders of the Triforce 'Real Escape Game' is Heading to Europe in July
Don't forget the in-no-way-awful hashtag, #ScrapZelda
Last year saw the arrival of 'Defenders of the Triforce', an escape / puzzle room experience by Scrap, a company that's enjoyed success in that area. As the name makes clear it's focused on The Legend of Zelda and it popped up in a number of US cities. It's now been confirmed that the experience...
Tuesday2nd May 2017
Feature Taking A Deep Breath: Introducing The Voice Of Zelda, Patricia Summersett
"It was a pretty incredible surprise to discover what the game was."
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild has been a smash hit for the Switch launch, and critics and fans alike just can't get enough of the open world adventure in Hyrule. In addition to boasting a massive world with incredible freedom, brittle weapons and countless recipes to...
Hard Mode! Travel Medallions! Tingle suit!
Much noise was made when it was revealed that The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild would be receiving a DLC season pass, in a first for the Zelda series. Some were for, others against, but it would certainly be interesting to all to see how Nintendo would be handling the additional content. Not a whole...
News Zelda: Breath of the Wild Version 1.2.0 Enables Multi-Language Support, Live Now
Fantastisch
A new update is now available for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, delivering 'various' fixes and more importantly adding language support. Many fans had been hoping that the latest Zelda instalment would allow users to play the game in whatever language they wish - regardless of location. Though not available at launch, the...
News My Nintendo Beefs Up With Street Fighter Discounts in North America and Europe
My Nintendo needs more training to defeat us
We're not too far away from the release of Ultra Street Fighter II: The Final Challengers which - despite a wonky first-person mode and some question marks over its status as a retail title - is an oddly tempting game. We suspect many have hovered over pre-order buttons, unsure over whether to take a...
Review World Heroes Perfect (Switch eShop / Neo Geo)
Ra Ra Rasputin, lover of the Russian queen
The one-on-one fighting gold rush started by Capcom's Street Fighter II inspired many famous series, including Fatal Fury, King of Fighters, Virtua Fighter and Samurai Shodown, but there were just as many - if not more - also-ran challengers which achieved moderate success at the time but have since faded...
News Splatoon 2 Squid Sisters Story Deepens in Chapter 2
New concern for Callie
New information has surfaced from the Squid Research Lab giving another report on the ongoing story between Squid Sisters Callie and Marie. Previously Chapter 1 findings noted their new found fame and how the duo were both adjusting to spending so much time away from one another after years of being inseparable. Chapter 2...
"This is truly a day I won't forget thanks to Nintendo"
As we all know, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe features an auto-drive setting, much to the annoyance of series veterans (it's great for getting loads of coins, however). However, while you personally might not see the point of this feature, it's worth keeping in mind that it's intended to help players of...
Competition Brace Your Wallets For Maximum Impact, UNIQLO's Nintendo Shirts Are Coming This Month
Competition winners confirmed, designs shown off
Nintendo and clothing firm UNIQLO recently held a design competition to produce a range of shirts based on famous Nintendo properties. Over 16,000 entries were submitted, the best of which were hand-picked by none other than Shigeru Miyamoto himself. The overall winner was Takashi Kawazoe with his...
News Nintendo is Still Targeting Switch Sales to Match the Wii
Seeking momentum in the coming year
One of the bolder claims made by Nintendo in recent months is that it hopes the Switch can approach Wii-level sales. The little system shifted over 100 million units, as a reminder, but in the past generation Nintendo's most notable success has been passing 66 million sales with the 3DS; the portable has, it...
News The ACA Neo Geo Series Has Gobbled Up Plenty Of Loose Change On The Switch eShop
Over 200,000 arcade classics sold
We've just gotten word from the lovely folks at Hamster Corp. in Japan that the ACA Neo Geo series of games has now sold 200,000 games on Nintendo Switch worldwide. That's a pretty monumental achievement, but then we have seen some excellent games so far, including Metal Slug 3, Samurai Shodown IV, Waku Waku 7 and...
News Nintendo of America Spent Big on Switch TV Advertising in March
Pushing the Switch towards a successful launch
By its own expectations and indeed those of some others, Nintendo had a successful launch with the Switch. It hit company-high numbers and confirmed last week that it beat its own initial sales forecast, with the sense that the hardware has picked up strong early momentum. There are always multiple...
News Nintendo Highlights Recent 3DS Success and Talks of 'Flexible' Hardware Lifecycles
"Our product lifecycles are not going to last for a set number of years"
When Nintendo unveiled the New Nintendo 2DS XL last week, it was somewhat surprising. The question many are grappling with is whether it's a sign of intent to take the 3DS into 2018 as a notable part of the market, or simply part of the strategy for a last hurrah to earn this...
News Federal Court Says Police Sketch Patent Asserted Against Miis Should Never Have Been Granted
Another legal victory for Nintendo
Nintendo is a cash-rich company with plenty of unique ideas, so it should come as no surprise to learn that companies looking to make a fast buck in patent disputes target the Japanese veteran on a regular basis. However, Nintendo's deep pockets mean that it's quite prepared to fight such claims, and last week a...
News Fan-Made Zelda Title Breath Of The NES Gets Hit With Inevitable Takedown Notice
Development will continue, as planned
When we reported on Breath of the NES, Winter Drake's 8-bit take on The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, the indie developer made it clear that if Nintendo did decide to take legal action to prevent distribution of the game then production would co
News Eye-Catching Monochrome Shooter Earth Atlantis Is Charting A Course To Switch
Darling it's better down where it's wetter
Indie studio Pixel Perfex has revealed that it is bringing its 2D shooter Earth Atlantis to the Switch eShop. Looking a lot like the classic arcade blaster In The Hunt, Earth Atlantis places you in a world where the majority of the planet's surface is covered in wet stuff. There are plenty of enemies to...
News Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Takes Top Spot to Give Nintendo a First UK Number 1 Since 2011
Zelda: Breath of the Wild on the rise thanks to additional Switch stock
Nintendo has enjoyed its first all-format chart-topping release in the UK since Pokemon White back in 2011, with the results now officially published and showing Mario Kart 8 Deluxe at the top. On the one hand it's rather staggering to see that statistic is a thing, but it's a...
News Classic Neo Geo Shooter Blazing Star Hits The North American Switch eShop Today
UPDATE: Available now in Europe
Update: The game is available as we speak in Europe. Original story: In a surprise move, Hamster Corp. has revealed that the cult Neo Geo shooter Blazing Star will be hitting the North American Switch eShop today. The game is widely regarded as one of the console's finest blasters, and in its original physical...
Random Chicago Cubs Shortstop Addison Russell Has an Interesting Approach With His Pokémon Cards
Attributes players to 'mon
The Pokémon series has all sorts of fans, something The Pokémon Company leveraged in a series of celebrity videos in 2016. Collecting Pocket Monsters seems to draw in gamers from all walks of life, often developing many into full-blown collectors and enthusiasts. Another in this category is Chicago Cubs Shortstop...
News Genyo Takeda Will Continue To Offer Guidance As Special Corporate Adviser To Nintendo
Veteran's "knowledge, experience and personal connections" highly valued
Last week we reported that Genyo Takeda - one of Nintendo's longest-serving and most influential employees - was retiring from his role within the company. We now have the official English translation of the Nintendo Q&A which spawned this news, and can reveal that while...
Monday1st May 2017
Deals Nintendo Switch - Upcoming Goodies For May And June
The preorders to look out for
Can you believe we're in May already? The Switch has now been out for two whole months and we've seen the release of the second wave of games including Mario Kart 8 Deluxe and Puyo Puyo Tetris. So what's on the horizon for the future? We've complied a list of the good stuff coming out at retail in May and June, so you...
Feature The Biggest Nintendo Switch eShop Games of 2017 - Spring Edition
Keep it on the download
We're now into May, which means the countdown to Summer - and, alright, E3 - continues; yet these are still Spring months for many, with the days gradually getting longer and warmer. A month ago we produced our Spring list of the biggest Nintendo Switch retail games due in 2017, and now it's time for our eShop equivalent...
News Nintendo Using Costly Air Freight To Meet Demand For Switch Faster
Switch on a plane
Since its launch on 3rd March, the Nintendo Switch has been selling like hotcakes with 2.74 million units shifted so far. Naturally Nintendo is keen to keep up this momentum and has made the unprecedented decision to use expensive air freight in order to get the next batch of Switch consoles into customers hands, presumably to make...
News Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Breaks Series Records With US Launch Sales
Nearly 1 in 2 Switch owners bought it day one
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe has got off to a quick start already, with the official UK charts likely to show it at number one once the results are formally published. Now Nintendo of America has confirmed that the release has proven to be a quick hit, setting launch sales records in the US. As you can see...
News Okami - Amaterasu 'Life Size Bust' Announced by First 4 Figures
Largest statue created yet
Maker of high-end collectibles First 4 Figures has announced that once again it is partnering with Capcom to bring together a life-sized bust of Amaterasu from the world of Okami. The enormous statue is the largest the company has ever created with a height of 67 cm and width of 41 cm. As with the all First 4 Figure...
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