Review Xenoblade Chronicles 2 (Switch)
Is the Switch feeling it?
Guide Super Mario Odyssey: Sand Kingdom Power Moon Locations
Every Power Moon location revealed and explained
Guide Best Nintendo Switch Black Friday 2017 Deals In The US
Give thanks for these awesome deals
News - November, 2017
Thursday30th Nov 2017
Review Serial Cleaner (Switch eShop)
Cleaning is bad for your stealth
The stealth genre is predominantly associated with gruff, grizzled, highly trained assassins with a renegade attitude, stern demeanour and corrupt superiors. Normally involving sneaking or silently killing to get out of dark and tight spots, the tension, evasion and strategy of a well executed infiltration garners a...
Review Xenoblade Chronicles 2 (Switch)
Is the Switch feeling it?
It seems so long ago now, but the latter half of the Wii lifespan had an overarching tale focused on localisation. Fans in the West kicked off 'Operation Rainfall' when it was clear that three intriguing Nintendo-published games would be Japan-only. Eventually they made their way to the West, and of the three titles...
Rumour Leaked EA Email Apparently Confirms January Nintendo Direct
Fe given screen time, too
A Reddit user by the name of OldSoul 2 has apparently been accidentally sent an email by an EA employee which reveals the timing of the next Nintendo Direct, as well as confirmation that Fe is to be shown during the broadcast. Fe is also given a release date of February 18th. While it's hard to verify that...
Review Mantis Burn Racing (Switch eShop)
Burns brightly
Sometimes a game really suits a system. Mantis Burn Racing may have arrived last year on other platforms, but on Switch it shines, feeling like it has found its true home. Featuring all the top-down racing action of the other versions (with the complete DLC already included) it allows cross-network play with Xbox One and PC (Steam)...
Review Aqua Moto Racing Utopia (Switch)
Just wave as it races past
From one perspective Nintendo's Switch is slowly striking the N64 classics off its hit list - in the nicest possible way. Over the past year the likes of Super Mario 64, Mario Kart 64 and The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time have passed the torch to the likes of Super Mario Odyssey, Mario Kart 8 De
News Super Mario Cereal Will Start Milking the Franchise on 11th December in the US
"We are thrilled to pack so much fun into one box of cereal", apparently
It's been a crazy week in the world of themed cereals, as rumours of a Super Mario Cereal with an amiibo box turned out to be true - though it's only confirmed for the US. It brings to mind Nintendo's pomp in the late '80s and early '90s when it dominated popular culture and...
News Capcom Hosting Mega Man 30th Anniversary Livestream That "You Won't Want To Miss"
We've been here before...
Capcom has announced that it is broadcasting a livestream event to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Mega Man, one of its most iconic characters. The event takes place on December 4th between 11AM and 12PM PST. The venue is Capcom's community Twitch account. Capcom has been spreading the word by sending out...
News Nintendo of America Adds Nindie Game Rewards 'Volume 2' to My Nintendo
Four more titles to choose from
One of the nicer developments in recent times on My Nintendo has been the addition of full 'Nindie' games that can be picked up in exchange for Gold Points. Yes, they're all Wii U and 3DS titles, but it's a nice way to try something different for free. The European service added its latest batch of free downloads...
Nintendo Download 30th November (North America)
Xenoblade Chronicles 2! Serial Cleaner! Star Ghost! Retro Bomberman! More!
It's time for another North American Nintendo Download Update, and this week has some high profile and intriguing options. Monolith Soft's latest epic leads the way on Switch, but there are also some interesting download-only options on the system that are vying for your...
Nintendo Download 30th November (Europe)
Xenoblade Chronicles 2! Resi Revelations 1 & 2! LEGO Marvel 2! Much more!
It's time for European Nintendo Download Update, and this week has a number of tempting Switch releases both at retail and as download-only titles. The 3DS and Wii U don't entirely miss out, while there are also plenty of DLC options and discounts to consider - let's get into...
News My Hero Academia: One's Justice is Headed to the Switch
In Japan, so get those language lessons
With its early momentum the Switch is earning solid third-party support, and Bandai Namco is among the most enthusiastic backers. It has another title on the way to the system, albeit it's not certain whether it'll be localised to the West. It's My Hero Academia: One's Justice, which was announced through the...
News PayPal Launches Another Offer for Free eShop Credit in the UK
Get £20 of credit for £15
Update: And it's maxed out, which is a shame! Some seem to have gotten through, but a few have got the notification that it's expired (including us when we checked it). We'll double check at a later hour in case it triggered incorrectly, but it seems the offer may have run out. Original Article: Back in September...
Video MUJO Could Be Switch's Laziest Smartphone Port Yet
In-app purchases, despite it costing you ten bucks
MUJO hits the Switch eShop this week and, in terms of presentation at least, looks pretty appealing. It's got a cool mythology theme going on and the puzzle-based gameplay is twinned with some neat, RPG-lite elements. The big problem - as you can see from NintenDaan's video above - is that it's...
News Super-Hard Action Title Furi Is Hacking Its Way To Switch In 2018
"You can take the game and all of its boss fights with you wherever you go"
Tough-as-nails 3D brawler Furi is coming to the Switch next year, it has been announced. Featuring character designs by Takashi Okazaki (Afro Samurai) and boasting a soundtrack which contains the likes of Carpenter Brut and Danger, Furi focuses on intense one-on-one...
News ARMS Version 4.1 Is Now Available
More than meets the eye
A couple of weeks ago, ARMS got a massive update to version 4.0 which, among other things, added in the new fighter, Misango. Not ones to rest on their laurels, the development team has since been hard at work on a smaller update that would bring a wealth of smaller, yet still important changes and tweaks that would improve...
News The Infectious Madness of Doctor Dekker Will, Erm, Infect Switch Next Spring
Doctor Doctor, please...
Remember FMV games? They were all the rage in the early '90s when some industrious person discovered that CD-ROMs could be used for storing oodles of grainy video footage featuring struggling actors reading from dodgy scripts, and now they are making a mini-comeback thanks to the likes of the award-winning Her Story. Wales...
News Street Heat Will Burn Some Rubber On Switch Next Year
"Neon-noir top-down arcade racing"
PQube has just launched Astalo Games' top-down racer Street Heat on Steam, and has announced that it will also be coming to Switch in early 2018. Very much like the recently-released Mantis Burn Racing, Street Heat is all about old-school action with a focus on quick gaming sessions and multiplayer. Up to four...
News The Adventure Pals Will Bring a Zany Adventure to Switch in Spring 2018
We're not sure what is happening
Plenty of publishers are recognising the merits of bringing download games to the Switch eShop, with a number of studios enjoying plenty of success on the store. Armor Games Studios is getting in on the act, confirming that it's bringing the Massive Monsters-developed title The Adventure Pals to the Switch in Spring...
Wednesday29th Nov 2017
News Traverse USA Is Your First Irem ACA Release On Switch
Tate bike antics begin this week
HAMSTER has been rather busy with Arcade Archives titles on the Switch, with a lot of Neo Geo releases and a planned roll-out of Nintendo arcade classics. Now Irem's debut title as part of the Arcade Archives line-up is on the way with Tate functionality (hold the Switch vertically); Traverse USA will be...
Thursday30th Nov 2017
News Black Hole Aims To Swallow Up Your Time When It Comes To Switch In January
"To launch our first game on the Nintendo Switch is such a great honour"
If you're a fan of twin-stick shooters then you might be interested to learn that Dufgames is bringing Black Hole to the Nintendo Switch eShop early next year. Originally released in 2016 on Ouya and Razor Forge TV, Black Hole contains 40 levels spanning...
Wednesday29th Nov 2017
News ActRaiser and Wolfchild Get The MSU1 Digital Audio Enhancement Treatment
Of Gods and human-wolf hybrids...
A couple of rather interesting MSU-1 audio enhancement patches released this week. The first is one of the most often requested patches ever since byuu released the chip itself, while the second will surely bring fond memories to Commodore Amiga and Atari ST owners. ActRaiser remains a unique work of art; it...
Random You've Seen The NES Classic, Now Check Out The CoolBaby HDMI HD Video Game
Cool, baby!
While Nintendo's U-turn on discontinuing the NES Classic Edition means that the thousands of people who missed out last year will now get a better chance of owning one, for a time it seemed like the Japanese company really was going to walk away from a profitable revenue stream. In that void came the clones; cheap knock-off replicas of...
Guide Super Mario Odyssey: Snow Kingdom Power Moon Locations
Every Power Moon location revealed and explained
Welcome to our ultimate guide for collecting every Power Moon from the Snow Kingdom in Super Mario Odyssey! Below, you'll find maps detailing the exact location for all 55 of the Power Moons located in this Kingdom, as well as descriptions on how to get each and every one of them. The numbers on the...
News Super Mario Cereal Has Shown Up in Target’s Online Inventory
Update: It's real!
Update: It's real! But only for the US at present. Boo. Original story: Yesterday saw the arrival of an odd rumour that Nintendo is producing a Super Mario themed cereal in partnership with Kellogg’s, with each box containing an NFC chip that has amiibo functionality. Though the evidence for it was a little shaky, it was an...
News Nintendo Tops Toyo Keizai's List Of Japan's Richest Companies, While Sony Is Fourth
Jump up, Super Star!
Japanese business publication Toyo Keizai has released its list of the 500 richest companies in Japan, and Nintendo has come out on top. Nintendo has a whopping 946 billion Yen in net cash reserves, and is - as we know - currently raking it in thanks to the incredibly successful Switch. Nintendo's closest rival in the video...
News Nintendo Switch Hardware Sales Reach Another Level in Japan
It's taking off
With the middle of the week coming around it's time for the Media Create chart results in Japan. It was a week with a number of new releases, but it's the Switch hardware sales that really catch the eye. We'll start off with software as we normally do, and this week sees Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon unsurprisingly...
Review Ginger: Beyond the Crystal (Switch)
Beyond redemption
The resurgence of collectathon 3D platformer is something the gaming community has seen in recent months, with the acclaimed release of Super Mario Odyssey and the high profile releases Yooka-Laylee and A Hat in Time. Even smaller indie titles like Poi have made their mark in this new 3D platforming renaissance. However,
Review Crimsonland (Switch eShop)
Hopefully not doomed...
It was once said that imitation is the highest form of flattery, and with the icon / box art being a homage to a certain hellish current-gen first-person shooter, 10tons' most recent port - Crimsonland - tries to establish its similarly savage tone and style right from the off. It's such a brazen reference that you'll feel...
News Wizard Of Legend Will Cast A Spell On The Switch Early Next Year
For my next trick...
Humble Bundle is bringing Contingent99's Wizard of Legend to the Switch eShop, it has been revealed. The 2D action title mixes intense combos with more than 100 customisable spells in a roguelike setting, and also offers both single and co-op modes. It's the work of high school chums Bundy Kim and Dahoon Lee, and will be...
Feature Figment - A Switch eShop Game With Imagination and a Mind Of Its Own
"It feels so right on the Switch"
In this era of accessibility for development studios of all sizes, games are more varied than ever. If you divert your gaze away from retail outlets and towards download stores you're met with a dizzying array of experiences. We may still be in the first year of the Switch eShop, but it's contributing a lot to that...
News Atlus Confirms That Shin Megami Tensei V is Heading to the West on Nintendo Switch
So don't worry
A little while ago there was the exciting announcement in Japan that Shin Megami Tensei V is coming to the Nintendo Switch, with the hybrid being the only confirmed platform to date. It's a franchise that's enjoyed a rich history on Nintendo portables, in particular, so it's undoubtedly a good fit. Now Atlas has confirmed that it...
News It's Going To Be Hard To Resist These Super Mario 3 Pin Badges
Pixel perfection
Super Mario Bros. 3 was, for a time, regarded as the best video game ever to emerge from Nintendo's development studios, and it arguably remains one of the finest 2D platformers in existence. All of which naturally means that any piece of official merchandise related to this esteemed NES classic is going to catch our attention and...
Review Spellspire (Switch eShop)
Worth its weight in words
Put down those pens; when it comes to traversing dangerous towers it's the wand that's mightier than the sword. Blending together Scrabble and sorcery, Spellspire is the latest title from prolific indie developer 10tons. Light on story and setup, it relies on its central concept to hook the player in for...
News The Latest Zelda: Breath of the Wild Gift is For Your Lovely Horse
I want to shower you with sugar lumps
When Nintendo started a 'SpotPass' of sorts with The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild news posts on the Switch, it was tempting to get carried away and fantasize about new weapons and exclusive goodies. In reality the 'Tips from the Wild' are charming but mostly offer unremarkable gifts, but it's a nice...
News Stardew Valley Patch Targets Save Times, Bugs and Adds Video Capture
Time for a new harvest
Stardew Valley was one of the most eagerly anticipated Switch eShop releases this year; it delighted plenty of gamers and rose up the charts. It wasn't quite a perfect port, despite the game's excellence, and so a patch that's now rolled out is very welcome indeed. As previously reported the update adds support for the...
News Top Hunter Is Your Next Neo Geo ACA Release On Switch
Grab it, attack it.
Looks like Hamster is starting of December in a big way with SNK's 1994 delightful (and somehow still sadly overlooked) dual plane grab'em up Top Hunter: Cathy & Roddy as they try to "grab" (arf!) our hard earned eShop funds on December 7th. Taking control of the titular bounty hunters, it is your mission to take on the evil...
News Put Up Your Dukes, ARMS Update 4.1 Is Coming Tomorrow
With a "surprise addition"
ARMS version 4.1 is due to go live tomorrow (Thursday 30th), it has been revealed. The update appears to contain some gameplay tweaks but the game's Japanese Twitter account is hinting that a "surprise addition" to the "familiar balance adjustment" will "add element" (at least that's what Bing's translation service tells...
News Nintendo Launches Some Charming Festive Switch Commercials in Japan
Happy times
We're into the final few weeks before the festive season - that's another month of shopping before some much needed downtime to wrap up the year. Nintendo's had a fantastic 2017 with the launch of the Switch, and is naturally hoping to finish it strongly. Perhaps due to the different shopping habits in Japan - some of the biggest...
News Crawl Will Pit Friends Against Each Other on Nintendo Switch
The fight to die
Combat-heavy dungeon games are plentiful across various platforms, so finding a neat hook is always a priority. Crawl arguably has that hook, as it blends its awesome visual style with a clever local multiplayer concept - one player is the main protagonist, but up to three friends possess traps and monsters to try and kill...
News Win a Cool Customised Switch in This Stick It to The Man Contest
Signed by the Zoink team, too
Stick It to The Man was a memorable download title on the Wii U, and the quirky puzzle platformer has transitioned rather well to the Switch. To celebrate the release Zoink Games has now launched a neat contest on YouTube with a unique prize. The developer has created custom skins for a Switch (covering the dock,...
Tuesday28th Nov 2017
Video Meet the Crew in the Latest Floor Kids Gameplay Trailer
Feel the beat
Nintendo has given a high profile to a number of fascinating download games this year through Direct and Nindie Showcase broadcasts, and one title that we've been looking out for is Floor Kids. Due out this Holiday season, it boasts a cool art style and a funky soundtrack. The latest trailer for the game gives a brief insight...
Review Resident Evil Revelations Collection (Switch)
Split personalities
Like one of its famously implacable boss creatures, the Resident Evil series keeps mutating into new shapes. It also has the uncanny habit of getting back up again when you think it's done and dusted. Which brings us to Resident Evil Revelations Collection, a loose splicing together of two well-regarded franchise spin-offs...
Feature Yooka-Laylee Jumps Onto Switch in December - We Learn All About It
Resolution, unique features and hopes for the future
Yooka-Laylee was one of the most high profile and successful Kickstarter campaigns of 2016, but its path to Nintendo systems has been a little troubled. The planned Wii U version eventually bit the dust, with confirmation coming after it was already suspected, and the game had a mixed critical...
Review Resident Evil Revelations 2 (Switch eShop)
A geniune revelation?
Like one of its famously implacable boss creatures, the Resident Evil series keeps mutating into new shapes. It also has the uncanny habit of getting back up again when you think it's done and dusted. Resident Evil Revelations 2 was a cross-generational console game that launched a few years after the 3DS original. It remains...
Deals Upcoming Nintendo Switch Games And Accessories For December
Jingle bells!
It's time for our regular 'Deals' article, but we're a little early this month - you can blame Xenoblade Chronicles and its release date, though we're not actually complaining... Can you believe it's nearly December already? It's a great time to be a Switch owner; we've recently seen the release of Super...
Feature Take A Look At The Awesome NES Splatoon We Never Got To Play
"I caught them when they were probably very busy finishing the game"
Splatoon is fantastic in 3D, but what exactly would it look like in 2D? That's what former Vitei (Steel Diver, Tank Troopers) staffer Nathan Heckel pondered last year. "While I was at Vitei wrapping up work on Tank Troopers as a gameplay programmer, I wanted to start my...
Rumour Super Mario Cereal is On the Way With an 'amiibo' Box
Say Cheerio to Corn Flakes
In the late '80s and early '90s Nintendo had an iron grip on gaming culture, and merchandised the heck out of it - that was especially the case in North America. There were lunchboxes, official magazines, loads of console accessories and, of course, cereal. Those days have been gone for a long time, to varying degrees,...
News Nintendo Switch and Super Mario Odyssey Among the Big Sales Winners Over Holiday Weekend
Adobe reckons it was a record-breaking weekend online
The biggest shopping weekend of the year has now passed, from Black Friday to Cyber Monday. It's a hugely important period for retailers, and the shift to online shopping continues to gain momentum; data from Adobe suggests that's the case. In a press release outlining its estimates for the...
Review Resident Evil Revelations (Switch eShop)
The former Nintendo exclusive gets reanimated for Switch
Like one of its famously implacable boss creatures, the Resident Evil series keeps mutating into new shapes. It also has the uncanny habit of getting back up again when you think it's done and dusted. The first Resident Evil Revelations was made for the Nintendo 3DS and released back in 2012,...
Weirdness When The Masses Get Hold of Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp, Strange Things Happen
Lamps and prisons, mainly
For many, the first thing they aim for in an Animal Crossing game is to make the town better. Fulfilling animal requests, paying for some fancy amenities, and sprucing up a pricey home are part of the grind - a delightful grind, admittedly. The game pushes you towards having a benevolent spirit, too, just from being so...
Review Green Game: TimeSwapper (Switch eShop)
Tick, tock, flock
The Nintendo Switch hardware has provided developers with a range of different inputs to utilise; we've seen games previously released on mobile taking advantage of traditional sticks and buttons, while the touchscreen has also been put to work. There have been some interesting examples - the wonderfully kooky touch-only adventure...
News Fire Emblem Heroes Version 2.0 Is Available for Download
What an overhaul
Fire Emblem Heroes turned out to be a surprisingly good adaptation of the core Fire Emblem gameplay, and Intelligent Systems has been doing a fantastic job of keeping the game updated with regular bouts of new content and heroes in the months since launch. All of those content updates have been leading up to today’s, though, as...
News Vostok Inc Will Make Switch Owners Stinking Rich on 7th December
Virtually, of course
We've had our eye on Vostok Inc for a little while - it blends twin-stick shooting with a quirky dose of capitalism as you try to exploit various planets in order to get rich. Nosebleed Interactive and Wired Productions recently confirmed some quirky exclusive content for Switch - the inclusion of Pluto as a planet - and...
News Creative 3D Brawler Heart&Slash Hits the Switch eShop in December
Every run is different
Plenty of genres have been covered already on the Switch eShop, but a bit of 3D brawling certainly won't go amiss. With that in mind it's good news that BadLand Games is publishing Heart&Slash on the system, with release set for December. This brawler is treated as a roguelike, so each run throws up different stage...
Monday27th Nov 2017
Guide Super Mario Odyssey: Metro Kingdom Power Moon Locations
Every Power Moon location revealed and explained
Welcome to our ultimate guide for collecting every Power Moon from the Metro Kingdom in Super Mario Odyssey! Below, you'll find maps detailing the exact location for all 81 of the Power Moons located in this Kingdom, as well as descriptions on how to get each and every one of them. The numbers on the...
Hardware Review 8Bitdo SN30 Pro Gamepad: The Best Switch Pro Controller?
One pad to rule them all
If you take your video game controllers seriously, then chances are you won't need any introduction to 8bitdo. This peripheral maker has been crafting superb pads and accessories for some time now, many of which take more than a little inspiration from Nintendo's own controllers. Over the years we've seen excellent...
Deals Grab A Cyber Monday Bargain With This Nintendo Switch Bundle From Amazon UK
Only £299 for Switch Neon with Super Mario Odyssey & Mario Rabbids
Update: The deal is now 100% claimed. Thanks for playing. The only deal that remains is Nintendo Switch with Mario + Rabbids for £279.99 Are you exhausted from all the excitement of the Black Friday sales dear reader? Well the fun isn't over yet, today is Cyber Monday and the...
Random Model Chrissy Teigen Rants About Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp's "Jerks"
"I'm actually getting angrier about this as I type it"
We quite liked Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp when we reviewed it recently, but it would seem that not everyone is pleased with Nintendo's latest mobile outing. Model Chrissy Teigen, for example, has given up on the game because of the "jerks" which populate it and their increasingly selfish...
Review Letter Quest Remastered (Switch eShop)
I’ll have a consonant please
As many a great philosopher will have once said (we imagine), “words are the world’s most powerful weapon”. Taking that statement rather literally, Letter Quest Remastered is a game that is built around using words and spelling to dish out damage to opponents – longer words with rarer characters within them can...
Talking Point The Dust Settles on a Giddy Retail Period for Nintendo Switch - What's Next?
Looking ahead with the hybrid delight
We are, slowly and surely, exiting the 'silly season' of game releases. From late September to mid/late November each year all of the biggest companies push out their premium games, hoping to capitalise on the tendencies of many to spend big ahead of the festive period. It works, too, and every year we see...
News Ubisoft Launches Cyber Monday Discounts on the Switch eShop
Live until 4th December, with a couple of Wii U games thrown in
For those of you hunting bargains this Cyber Monday, Ubisoft has thrown its hat into the ring with some discounts in the North American Switch eShop, with a couple of Just Dance discounts also arriving on Wii U. We don't think there are any knockout deals here, but they could be...
News Sega Finally Embraces Sanic Hegehog With Sonic Forces DLC
Cumon step it up!!!!!
Sanic Hegehog's twisted and tortured history isn't one we're comfortable with explaining here - just check out the always-reliable Know Your Meme for the full low-down - but Sega has finally embraced this distorted version of the character by including it in Sonic Forces. That's right, you can now clad your avatar in a...
News Pokémon and Nintendo Titles Held Back By Black Friday Deals in UK Charts
Sony and Xbox titles benefitted from numerous discounts
It's a rather common tale that Nintendo doesn't 'do' seasonal discounting, at least not as aggressively as other companies. Occasionally there's a cracking hardware deal - such as the smaller New Nintendo 3DS in North America last year that disappeared promptly - but Nintendo (and by extension...
News Switch On Track To Exceed 10 Month Wii Sales By 20 Percent, Says NPD Analyst
"I can easily see Switch outpacing Wii"
We'll spare you the usual intro about how well Switch is doing commercially - suffice to say, it's selling like cakes that are quite hot. The yardstick against which Nintendo console sales are judged is obviously the Wii, the company's most successful domestic system with over 100 million units sold. US Video...
News We're A Little Bit In Love With These ARMS Mobile Phone Keychains
Only in Japan, of course
In the next thrilling instalment of "Japan gets all the cool stuff", we have these amazing mobile phone keychains (not sure if it's even accurate to call them that, but we were stumped on any other description) based on weapons from ARMS, which is officially 2017's most underrated video game (OK, semi-officially). Produced...
Video Nintendo Goes for Drama in Its Latest Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Story Trailer
Some minor spoilers included
Earlier today we shared a lovely video with music from Xenoblade Chronicles 2, which gave an idea of some of the melodic and calmer parts of the game. Of course, it's also a story full of drama and raging battles, and Nintendo goes for that angle in its latest story trailer. We think this one has some...
News Slain: Back From Hell is Out on Switch Soon
Retro-styled action with a heavy metal soundtrack
Plenty of quality download titles have been realised thanks to crowdfunding, though it's also a route that can lead to some disappointment. Slain: Back From Hell, a Castlevania-style title with a heavy metal soundtrack, was delayed a little before eventually getting released, and the Wii U...
Music Sample the Delights of the Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Soundtrack With 'Shadow of the Lowlands'
Gorgeous
Xenoblade Chronicles 2 is just days away - yes, our review will be live before its release - and fans of incredibly complex and lengthy RPGs will soon be rejoicing. It's a game with plenty of promise, but one area perhaps overlooked in the official overview videos / Nintendo Direct is the soundtrack. It's hard to focus on it, sometimes,...
News Max: The Curse of Brotherhood is Drawn In for a Festive Release on Switch
Joins recent console releases
The Switch eShop, with various success stories to its name, is attracting a host of multi-platform Indie releases. Another to join the list is Max: The Curse of Brotherhood, a clever puzzle platformer in which a coloured 'magic marker' allows for various abilities. Check out a trailer below. This originally came out...
News Pokémon GO Global Catch Challenge Ends In Success
Sounds Farfetch'd, but it's true!
Pokémon GO's recent Global Catch Challenge has ended in triumph, with over 3 billion monsters bagged and tagged over the past week. Because of this, Farfetch'd is now available worldwide while Kangaskhan is available in East Asia - but only for 48 hours. As well as these two monsters being available outside of...
News Video Recording Is Coming To Shovel Knight On Switch
Record your best bits, sire!
Yacht Club Games has revealed that video recording is coming to Shovel Knight next year. The studio says that the feature - which was recently enabled on Switch via new firmware - will most likely come as part of the King of Cards update. So there you have it - soon you'll be able to record your best Shovel...
Sunday26th Nov 2017
Soapbox It Took Nintendo To Turn Me Into A Smartphone Gamer
Oh, the irony
I love smartphones. From the very first moment I scooped up my T-Mobile G1 (AKA: the HTC Dream) way back in 2008, I knew this piece of technology would change my life forever. Over the years I've changed smartphones more often than I have my socks (that's not actually an exaggeration, which is why my wife and kids find it so hard to...
Saturday25th Nov 2017
Poll Have Your Say on the Best Main Series 3D Mario and Zelda Games
Red or green? We hate to do this to you...
It’s hard to deny that the Nintendo Switch has been a monumental success since its launch back in March of this year, and that’s not only due to the console’s innovative design and functionality, but also thanks to some of the tremendous software we’ve received on the system. Two notable entries,...
Friday24th Nov 2017
Guide Best Nintendo Switch Black Friday 2017 Deals In The US
Give thanks for these awesome deals
It's that time, once again, when shoppers around the world prepare to brave the crowds in search of bargains. The Black Friday festivities are mostly based in crowded stores, though plenty of deals can also be hunted down online. For gamers, it's often a time of year for stocking up on goodies ahead of the festive...
Review Batman - The Telltale Series (Switch)
Be the man, become the bat
Long-time fans of Telltale Games will no doubt remember when the independent publisher and developer - specialising in the creation of episodic point-and-click games - hit its stride. Having worked with various IP including Sam & Max and Monkey Island since its inception in 2004, the company became more widely known...
Guide Best Nintendo Switch Black Friday 2017 Deals In The UK
Grab yourself a bargain!
It's that time, once again, for Black Friday, when shoppers around the world prepare to brave the crowds in search of bargains. Though originally an American tradition, like Big Macs and over-sized soft drinks it's been exported around the world, for better and worse. UK retailers have had a mixed relationship with the...
Review Snipperclips Plus: Cut it out, together! (Switch)
Still a snip to pick up
When the Switch launched in March three games were picked by a hefty percentage of early adopters - pretty much everyone bought The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, plenty purchased 1-2-Switch despite some sensing they were potentially making a mistake, and the most successful download title was Snipperclips - Cut it out,...
News "No Plans" To Localise Shinobi Refle: Senran Kagura, Says Marvelous Games
"We have no news to share regarding a western release"
Shinobi Refle: Senran Kagura launches in Japan today but developer Marvelous Games says that it has no current plans to release the title outside of Japan. Part of the titillating Senran Kagura series, Shinobi Refle makes use of the Switch's HD Rumble for various - ahem - tactile...
News Digital Foundry Gives Its Analysis of L.A. Noire on Nintendo Switch
As a portable experience "there simply isn't anything like it"
L.A. Noire has always been a fascinating game, despite some fundamental design flaws that hold it back from its true potential. Incredibly ambitious in the last generation and pioneering in terms of its approach to storytelling and motion capture, it also had a difficult development that...
Belly up
The Nintendo Switch has enjoyed one of the most exceptional launch years for any console, going from strength to strength with its software and building up plenty of hype. Even so, it’s inevitable that not every game on the eShop is going to turn out great, and Koi DX is a perfect example of this. What we have here is essentially a...
Hardware Review Hamy NES And SNES HD Classic
The best of both worlds?
Love them or loathe them, clones of retro systems are here to stay. Over the past few years we've seen numerous unofficial attempts to replicate the performance of vintage systems, some more successful than others. In recent years the arrival of authentic takes on this concept – such as the NES and SNES Classic Editions...
Review Karnov's Revenge (Switch eShop / Neo Geo)
Yes it's another Neo Geo one-on-one fighter...
Hamster has done a good job of providing a variety of genres with its ACA Neo Geo series, but SNK's machine had a lot of one-on-one brawlers and consequently Switch owners are not exactly short of options when browsing the eShop. Here's another one, this time from the Fighter's History series...
News SNES Classic Mini Back In Stock at Official Nintendo UK Store
But for how long?
The Nintendo Classic Mini: Super Nintendo Entertainment System has arguably been the hottest item of the year, even with the launch of Nintendo's latest console, Nintendo Switch. Stock has been hard to find since it's release but occasionally pops up, such as today at the Official Nintendo UK Store for the retail price of £79.99...
News The Pokémon Series Has Now Sold Over 300 Million Units Worldwide
And that doesn't include downloads or Pokémon GO...
We all know that the Pokémon series is big - perhaps one of the biggest gaming brands there is, and certainly one of Nintendo's most important properties. However, the news that the series has now passed 300 million units sold (across 76 different titles) puts just how gargantuan it is into...
News Spring Man Triumphs in First ARMS Party Clash
#TeamRibbonGirl
It was an interesting week in ARMS, with Nintendo running the first 'Party Clash' event in the game. It was nicely implemented when it went live, transforming the 'Party Match' area and throwing some fun ideas into matches with quickfire specials and boosts. In a Splatfest-style approach it also pitted two sides against each other,...
Thursday23rd Nov 2017
Review Worms W.M.D. (Switch eShop)
Words of Measured Description
Deadly missiles are flying in every direction, the ground all around you is crumbling away under the pressure of multiple explosions, and an absurdly giant statue of a donkey is descending from the sky. Yes, this sentence could only be made possible by Worms - Team17’s mega-hit franchise which sees players hurtling...
Guide Super Mario Odyssey: Lost Kingdom Power Moon Locations
Every Power Moon location revealed and explained
Welcome to our ultimate guide for collecting every Power Moon from the Lost Kingdom in Super Mario Odyssey! Below, you'll find maps detailing the exact location for all 35 of the Power Moons located in this Kingdom, as well as descriptions on how to get each and every one of them. The numbers on the...
Gallery Reddit Users Have Been Recreating Movie Posters in Super Mario Odyssey
Oh, hi Peach
Most people love a good film, and over at Nintendo Life Towers we're no exception. So when the gaming world collides with the movie world and we actually get to write about it, we get a little bit excited. And thankfully that day is today, as certain users over on Reddit have been recreating promotional posters for famous (and...
Review Nintendo Presents: New Style Boutique 3 - Styling Star (3DS)
We're so style savvy
Paris. London. Milan. Kyoto? That’s right; while fashion industry hotshots and hopefuls tuned in to expos and trade shows in the Big Three, for many others, 2017’s haute couture highlight was delivered in a Nintendo Direct from the heart of Kansai: the announcement of New Style Boutique 3: Styling Star. Syn Sophia’s Style...
Review Aces of the Luftwaffe - Squadron (Switch eShop)
Shmup fun for four
"The following persons and events are fictitious” states the disclaimer as the game loads up. “Any resemblance to actual events or actual persons, living or dead, is purely coincidental”. It’s a fairly standard notice, but also amusing as it’s hard to imagine anyone mistaking Aces of the Luftwaffe - Squadron for an...
News Switch Launches In South Korea In December, And The Software Lineup Is Incredible
Go big or go home!
Sometimes patience is a virtue as the Nintendo Switch is launching in South Korea on 1st December and has a fantastic line-up of games on day one: Super Mario Odyssey 1-2-Switch Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Disgaea 5 The Elder Sc
Nintendo Download 23rd November (North America)
Resident Evil! Apollo Justice! Worms! Portal Knight! Much, much more!
It's another big week in the Nintendo Download Update for North America, which could be described as the Thanksgiving line-up for US gamers. The Switch has a lot of new titles, including some high profile releases alongside some less expensive yet diverse options. The 3DS and...
Buyers Guide Nintendo SNES Classic Mini
A Link To The Past
Hot on the heals of 2016's excellent NES Classic Mini is the obvious SNES Classic Mini, or Nintendo Classic Mini: Super Nintendo Entertainment System if you want the full name. Fully loaded with 21 games (including never before seen Star Fox 2), the Super Nintendo Entertainment System Classic Edition system has the original...
Nintendo Download 23rd November (Europe)
Cyber Deals! Worms! Portal Knights! Poi! Much more!
With the Black Friday weekend upon us this week's European Nintendo Download brings us a lot of Cyber Deals discounts. On top of that we have a typically large and varied batch of new games on the Switch, while the 3DS has a few major new arrivals of its own. Let's get to it, shall we? Switch...
Review Stick It to The Man (Switch eShop)
A weird adventure
Over the course of its first year the Switch has been bombarded with ports. Stick It To The Man – originally released in 2013 and made available on the Wii U in 2014 – adds to the growing library of eShop re-releases on Nintendo’s latest device. Initially, this game was critically praised. Its story – penned by Adventure...
News Pokémon Ultra Sun And Moon Hide A Touching Tribute To An "Amazing Guy"
Not a dry eye in the house
Pokémon Ultra Sun And Moon are packed with secrets to discover, but one of these is especially touching if you're a seasoned Nintendo fan. Developer Game Freak has hidden a secret dedication to the late Nintendo president Satoru Iwata, which requires quite a bit of effort to access. Firstly, you'll need to make your way...
News My Tamagotchi Forever Is Coming To Smartphones Next Year
Turds and all
While Tamagotchi isn't directly related to Nintendo, the series - which began life in the '90s as a virtual pet keyring - has branched out onto systems like the DS and Wii in recent years. To mark the 20th anniversary of the toy Bandai Namco has produced a streamlined version which we covered not so long ago, but it would ap
Hardware Review WaterField Arcade Gaming Case for Nintendo Switch
Leather-bound for great things
For me personally, I don't always prefer to wear my gaming passion on my sleeves. When it comes to carting gaming gear around I prefer a more neutral, less 'hey-check-me-out-I've-got-an-expensive-Switch' look. Thankfully WaterField are a company that aims to offer just that, and to further expand their range they've...
News Castlevania: Dracula X Gets MSU1 Digital Audio Enhancement Treatment
What a horrible night to have digital audio
Alas, poor Castlevania: Dracula X (Vampire's Kiss in Europe). Despite the best Konami efforts to snugly fit all the brilliance of the original PC Engine CD title Castlevania: Rondo of Blood inside a Super Nintendo cartridge it was just not meant to be; the fact it was a step down in the controls...
News Nintendo of America's Thanksgiving Message Highlights the Joys of Portable Gaming
Switch and 3DS together
While a number of us - such as this writer in the UK - see this week / weekend as a 'stay away from the shops' occasion, in the US it's Thanksgiving, a Holiday that for some is the most significant of the year. Nintendo of America has offered its followers a Happy Thanksgiving in a few ways, such as a News post on the...
News OPUS: The Day We Found Earth Finds Its Way To Switch eShop Next Week
A robot without a goal is nothing more than a calculator
The onslaught of quality indie games continues with Flyhigh Works bringing OPUS: The Day We Found Earth to the Switch eShop next week on the 30th November, priced at a more than reasonable $5. In the game you play as a little robot, Emeth, and help him to fulfill a centuries-old promise...
Random Japan Is Getting Awesome Street Fighter Transformer Toys
Another Capcom crossover
Capcom has given us some memorable crossovers over the past few decades but this latest one appeals to our nostalgic tendencies in more ways than one. Capcom is working with toymaker Takara on a Transformers x Street Fighter II range, which takes some well-known morphing robots and applies a Capcom spin in the form of...
Wednesday22nd Nov 2017
Guide Essential Tips to Reach Level 100 in Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon
Time to evolve
Levelling up Pokémon can always be such a pain. While battles will often bring your Pokémon down to Level 50 or up to Level 100, there are many reasons to get your Pokémon to higher levels. Some Pokémon, such as Zweilous, don't evolve until they hit Level 64. Although the Move Reminder can also teach your Pokémon moves late in...
Review LEGO Marvel Super Heroes 2 (Switch)
It's about time
The LEGO effect has benefited many a popular fiction franchise since 2005, from Star Wars to Jurassic Park to Harry Potter. Throughout that time, though, there’s arguably been no better fit for the Danish toy brand than Marvel. With the comic giant’s peerless roster of colourful characters, developer Traveller’s Tales has the...
Video Rainway Dev Shows Off Cuphead Co-Op Running On Nintendo Switch
Beta gets pushed back to next year
Rainway is shaping up to be one of the Switch's most important apps - assuming of course Nintendo allows it to be published on the eShop. Using Rainway you can stream gameplay from your PC to devices which possess a web browser, and Switch has been highlighted as a key platform by developer Andrew Sampson. Sampson...
News Legend Of Zelda: Breath Of The Wild Update 1.3.4 Is Now Live
Fixer-upper
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild has been updated to version 1.3.4. Before you get too excited, this update doesn't offer any sweeping changes - instead, it's aimed at tidying up the experience and offering "various fixes to improve gameplay". Boo. Of course, this could also mean that the update is laying the groundwork for next...
News Nintendo of America Launches Its eShop Cyber Deals for Switch, 3DS and Wii U
Super Bomberman R! Disgaea 5! LEGO! Ace Attorney! More!
The Thanksgiving Holiday is right around the corner in the US, and in various countries we're also in the middle of Black Friday discount fever, with promotions now running for a week or more. Nintendo of America, for its part, is keen to join in with its own Cyber Deals on the eShop; there...
Review RIVE: Ultimate Edition (Switch eShop)
Bang for your buck
Two Tribes is a name that will be familiar to many a Nintendo fan after the excellent Toki Tori series, a puzzle platformer with some very light Metroidvania elements. Since producing those games, the company fell on some hard times and stated that RIVE would be its final game. The title was announced back in 2014 for the Wii...
News The Latest Zelda: Breath of the Wild Gift Has a Little Extra Punch
A cool part of the game
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is a game not just defined by the big moments, but also the small touches that aren't needed as such, but add a lot of character to the experience. Whether it's surprise locations or funny dialogue there are a lot of these smaller moments, and the latest 'Tips from the Wild' news post...
News Super Nintendo World at Universal Orlando Will Reportedly Be Bigger Than Expected
To include Donkey Kong and Mario Kart sections
Back in 2015 it was officially confirmed that Nintendo would have attractions at Universal resorts / theme parks, and from late 2016 it started to get more official attention. Though not due until 2020, Nintendo even attended a ceremony and released a trailer (above) for the Tokyo attraction. Super...
Tuesday21st Nov 2017
Review Battle Chef Brigade (Switch eShop)
Allez, cuisine!
Battle Chef Brigade is something of an oddity. Part cooking game, part action RPG, it's hard to explain without sounding like you're a bit off. Unless, of course, you're a fan of anime, in which case you'll feel at home. Even if you aren't, however, there's plenty to love. Battle Chef Brigade answers a question many RPG fans have...
Wednesday22nd Nov 2017
Video Here's What WWE 2K18 Looks Like On Switch
Stores apparently getting stock any day now, but still no release date
Nope, it doesn't look quite like that, although we kinda wish it did. It looks more like this: EDIT: The video has been removed. Boo. We still don't have a release date for WWE 2K18 on Switch, but YouTube user Gruby Nerd has apparently managed to get his hands on a...
A VVVVVVery good time
When we first reviewed VVVVVV for the 3DS way back in 2010, we praised it for its ZX Spectrum / Commodore 64-style graphics, along with its simple and intuitive gravity-shifting mechanics. Not much has changed about VVVVVV in the intervening years, but truly, we don't mind. If you haven't tried VVVVVV before it's a...
News Tiny Metal Director Accused Of Scamming Kickstarter Backers To Fund Game
"Toxic employee" attacks Project Phoenix director
Remember Project Phoenix? It was a 2013 Kickstarter project which raised a whopping $1,014,600 from 15,802 backers off the back of the lofty promise that it would unite Japan's RPG talent to create the ultimate real-time strategy title. In 2015 director and project leader Hiroaki Yura...
News Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon Lead Japanese Charts As Switch Dominates Again
There's a new Wii U release in the top 10, too
It's the middle of the week, which means it's time for the Media Create chart results out of Japan. It was a big week all told and one that certainly boosted Nintendo's coffers. The results bring us the launch sales of Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon, though the combination of it being a mid-gen...
News Zen Studios Shows Off a Clever Twist With Vertical Play in Pinball FX3 on Switch
It's all about balance
Though we need to wait for Pinball FX3 to arrive on Switch in December, having originally been expected on 14th November, it should hopefully be worth the extra development time. Zen Studios outlined one reason for the short delay back in mid-November, stating that it had implemented a smart new way to ensure the system...
Feature Revisiting Symphony Of The Goddesses With Its New Zelda: Breath Of The Wild Music
A breath of fresh air?
The hugely successful Symphony of the Goddesses orchestral tour is entering the final stretch of its 2017 run, so regular attendee Arjun Joshi went along to check out the amended version with Breath of the Wild content. As you may know by now, The Legend of Zelda: Symphony of the Goddesses (SotG) events utilise extremely...
News ARMS Gets a Switch News Post Gift to Promote First 'Party Crash'
Team Spring Man or Team Ribbon Girl?
Last week brought us ARMS version 4.0, which added a new fighter, stage, ARMS options and assorted other bits and bobs. Another key addition was the functionality for 'Party Crash', timed Party mode events that have a Splatfest feel to them. The first one starts today (22nd November) at 7am Pacific / 10am...
News Blaster Master Zero Version 1.5 Goes Live on 23rd November
A new battle mode?!
Blaster Master Zero is a real gem that could adequately be described as the gift that keeps on giving. Since launch, Inti Creates has given the game an impressive amount of support, adding in several extra playable characters and new game modes to keep players interested in the retro shooter while enticing new ones with a broader...
News Caveman Warriors Will Take Us Back in Time on 5th December
Battle prehistoric foes with up to three buddies
Caveman Warriors was confirmed for the Switch back in September, securing a prestigious spot on Nintendo's official YouTube channel for the reveal trailer. It's a colourful brawler with four different characters (and local multiplayer for as many players), and JanduSoft has now confirmed that...
News The Next Penelope Dev Reminds Us That The Game Is Still Coming To Switch
Full trailer and release details coming soon
The Next Penelope not coming to the Wii U is one of our biggest disappointments with Nintendo's past system; this gorgeous-looking top-down racer played like a dream on Steam and would have been perfect on a console. Sadly, it wasn't meant to be - but developer
Tuesday21st Nov 2017
Review Gear.Club Unlimited (Switch)
Aiming for top gear
When it comes to video game expectations, context really is king. As the first thing resembling a ‘proper’ racing game on Switch, Gear.Club Unlimited has a certain amount of goodwill stored up for it. Conversely, Gear.Club’s mobile past means that racing fans will be watching with an unusually critical eye. It initially...
A city of undercurrents, where not everything is as it seems
Back in 2011, L.A. Noire was a revelation. It captured the feel of 1940s Los Angeles in manner that was so convincing and immersive that it put many live-action TV shows and Hollywood movies to shame; centered around the earnest and driven detective Cole Phelps, the now-defunct Team...
News Resident Evil Revelations Collection Isn't Getting A Physical Release On Switch In Europe
"It's not viable for Capcom Europe to create a physical version"
We're really looking forward to getting our mitts on Resident Evil Revelations Collection when it lands on the Switch on 28th November. It's been public knowledge for some time that only the original Resident Evil Revelations will be on the Switch cart if you buy the physical...
Not bad Ben, but it ain't a 10
Licensed games are a slippery slope. You’d like to believe that developers and publishers are going about them from a good place; obviously there’s something there that people love, so why not make an interactive experience of it? A devil’s advocate would say they’re nothing but a shill, a way to prey on...
News Square Enix on What to Expect on the Switch in the Future
What's coming next?
Square Enix has shown a great deal of interest in the Nintendo Switch, giving early support with the likes of I Am Setsuna and the soon to be released follow-up, Lost Sphear. Beyond that, it seems that Final Fantasy XV is likely to show up on the platform in some form, and then there’s the mysterious Project Octopath Traveler...
Guide Super Mario Odyssey: Cloud Kingdom Power Moon Locations
Every Power Moon location revealed and explained
Welcome to our ultimate guide for collecting every Power Moon from the Cloud Kingdom in Super Mario Odyssey! Below, you'll find maps detailing the exact location for all 9 of the Power Moons located in this Kingdom, as well as descriptions on how to get each and every one of them. The numbers on the...
News BadLand Games to Donate 75% Of Its Axiom Verge Profits to Healthcare for Tom Happ's Son
"I just wanted to thank them for their generosity"
Axiom Verge is now out at retail for the Nintendo Switch in North America, the latest Indie gem to make its way into stores. It's a game that we've loved on both Wii U and Switch, and has made its mark across a wide range of consoles. It's no secret that the game's creator Tom Happ has been working...
News New Stages, Hair Styles, Battle Mode and More Confirmed for Huge Splatoon 2 Updates
More splatting for your money
Splatoon 2 has followed the path of its predecessor in delivering regular (often weekly) content for free. A lot of the time we're receiving new weapons or outfits, but Nintendo has now unveiled a whole lot of upcoming goodies in a new trailer. There are multiple new stages, hair styles, a fresh battle mode, new amiibo...
Review Super Beat Sports (Switch eShop)
Aural astral alien olympics
If you haven't heard of the original Beat Sports, don't worry - it was something of a sleeper hit. When the Apple TV first launched back in 2015, developer Harmonix was chosen to kickstart the device as a gaming platform with its rhythm-based sports compilation. From Rock Band to space sports it was a bit of a departure,...
News PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds Studio Bluehole Working On New Game For Switch
Aimed at the Asian market, apparently
Unless you've been living under a rock for the past year then the name PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds should be familiar to you, even if you've not played the game. This online shooter has become one of gaming's hottest properties and has millions of active players. The team behind it, Bluehole, has revealed...
News Hideki Kamiya Would Love To Remake Viewtiful Joe
Henshin A Go Go Baby!
Viewtiful Joe and its sequel were among some of the best games released on the GameCube. This side scrolling beat 'em up had impressive cel-shaded graphics for its time and unique slo-mo fighting mechanics which made it lots of fun to replay time and time again. PlatinumGames' Hideki Kamiya often likes to...
News Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp Is Available Now
A day early!
Nintendo appears to have pushed Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp live a day ahead of schedule. The smartphone game is now available for download on both iOS and Android, despite the fact that the official release date is supposed to be the 22nd (tomorrow). We're not entirely sure if this is a global release at present but we've been able...
Weirdness Here's Two Pikachu-Enabled Smart Home Speakers Chatting With Each Other
Too cute for words
What happens when you take a Amazon Echo and Google Home smart speaker and install the Pikachu Talk app? The cutest thing ever of course! A Japanese user of the app cleverly found that it is possible to get the two smart speakers chatting away to each other in Pikachu-speak: Who knows what mischief...
News German Studio HandyGames Is Going All-In With The Nintendo Switch
Loads of new games confirmed, plus two secret projects
German studio HandyGames - famous for its Townsmen series of strategy titles - has confirmed a raft of games for the Nintendo Switch. We already know about Aces of the Luftwaffe – Squadron and Townsmen coming to Nintendo's console, but HandyGames has also revealed that Clouds &...
Out Today Racing, Rhythm Gaming, Quirky Puzzles and More Arrive on the Switch eShop
Time for the early update
Back in the day new downloads would mainly arrive on the eShop on a Thursday, with the occasional cheeky retail game on other dates. In the currently busy world of the Switch eShop, however, new titles arrive early each week, leading to this 'Out Today' series of posts. This week is no different, with multiple titles...
News World Heroes Is Your Next Neo Geo ACA Release On Switch
Historically inaccurate rumble
After a brief break from one-on-one fighting games it looks like Hamster is closing up November with the return of the beloved Neo Geo genre, courtesy of ADK's World Heroes. If you ever fancied beating up Rasputin with Janne D'Arc (that's not a typo by the way) this is the historical fighting game you are...
Anniversary The Super Famicom Is Now 27 Years Old
It's got a mortgage and two kids as well
To many retro gamers it doesn't get much better than the Super Nintendo, otherwise known as the Super Famicom in its native Japan. This year Nintendo celebrated this 16-bit wonder with the release of the SNES Classic Mini, which was a timely reminder of how great the console was. It was on this console that...
Music Rare And iam8bit Are Releasing Battletoads And Conker's Bad Fur Day Soundtracks On Vinyl
Preorders opening soon
Rare may not be under Nintendo's wing anymore but the UK studio is responsible for some amazing 8, 16 and 64-bit titles such as Battletoads, Donkey Kong Country and Banjo-Kazooie, to name just three. Now, the company is teaming up with iam8bit to produce vinyl soundtracks for three of its classic games: Battletoads in...
Monday20th Nov 2017
Triumphant return of a lost genre
Upon launching a Switch game you don’t expect to see a ZX Spectrum loading screen, but that’s precisely what happens with Triple Eh? Ltd’s Lumo. It’s entirely appropriate for this isometric platformer, however, as the 8-bit computer featured a number of classic examples of the genre. As well as being fun to...
News Shinobi Refle: Senran Kagura Arrives on the Switch This Week in Japan
Nintendo asked for mature games, after all
When Nintendo revealed HD Rumble back in January and gave initial hands-on impressions of 1-2-Switch we marvelled at its fidelity; as an effect it's been used well in various ways, with highlights perhaps being racers like Mario Kart 8 Deluxe and FAST RMX. Of course, the subtle capabilities of the rumble...
It'll do, indeed
The Switch is rapidly amassing a library of wonderful titles, both from major, big-name developers and publishers, as well as creative indies. Ittle Dew 2+ is definitely the latter, and we mean that in the best possible way. To answer the inevitable question around what this young series is all about, the most direct...
Review Mario Party: The Top 100 (3DS)
Relive the friendship ending memories
Just because a game has a great concept, doesn’t mean the end product will be the same. Mario Party: The Top 100 is an incredible idea on paper. With over a dozen titles released and a combined total of over eight hundred minigames, this series has been long overdue for some kind of compilation; it’s...
News Sega's Valkyria Chronicles 4 Is Marching Towards Nintendo Switch
Deploying next year
Sega has announced that Valkyria Chronicles 4 is coming to the Nintendo Switch in 2018. The tactical RPG sequel is also launching on the PS4 and Xbox One, and mixes turned-based strategy with third-person action. Set in a fictional world which resembles World War II-era Europe, Valkyria Chronicles 4 sees the return...
Video This Could Be The Most Awesome Gaming Room Ever
We're still waiting for our invite
If you're keen on following YouTube-based retro gamers then chances are you're already familiar with Aussie super-collector Joel "Last Gamer" Hopkins. This guy literally has everything, from the rarest games to the most desirable vintage systems. His collection - and the building it's housed in - has undergone...
Soapbox Celebrating The Second Chance Saloon That Is The Nintendo Switch
Round two’s alright
Cole Phelps is one of the most unlikeable video game protagonists I’ve ever had the pleasure of vaulting over a wall in pursuit of a fleeing perp, or accidentally propelling into the back of a parked Buick while at the wheel of a siren-wailing Nash Super. The leading man of Rockstar’s L.A. Noire, developed by the...
News TIME Names the Nintendo Switch Its Number One Gadget of 2017
The SNES Classic Edition takes 6th place, too
Just recently TIME named the Switch as one of the best inventions of 2017, albeit it was a rather peculiar list. Nintendo's hybrid device has now arguably earned a greater honour from the respected publication, however, being named the number one gadget of 2017. As a list focused on cool technology,...
Guide How To Get The Zelda: Breath of the Wild Gear in Skyrim On Switch
With and without amiibo
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim is now available on the Switch and, as you may well already be aware, it is possible to equip a small selection of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild-inspired items to your character. If you feel like ditching your standard everyday weapons to charge around Skyrim with a Master Sword in hand...
News Pokémon GO Global Catch Challenge Could Bring Farfetch'd To Everyone
While Japan could get Kangaskhan
If you live outside of Japan and are keen to catch Farfetch'd in Pokémon GO, then you might want to watch the game's new Global Catch Challenge with interest. The objective is for players to catch 3 billion monsters (combined, not on their own!) from now until the 26th November - that's Sunday. If this...
News Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp Launches This Week
Nintendo finally confirms what we'd all hoped
Nintendo has confirmed that Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp launches on iOS and Android worldwide this week. It was previously hinted that the game would launch on the 21st, but Nintendo has now revealed that it's coming a day later on the 22nd (that's Wednesday, in case you were wondering): We recently...
News Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon Both Make Debut in UK Charts Top 5
Skyrim VR outsells Skyrim on Switch, though
Last week brought a number of big releases, and the UK charts give an initial indication of how Nintendo and third-party titles fared on Switch and 3DS. The big arrivals on 3DS were Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon, which are counted separately in the UK results; they landed in 4th and 5th place in...
Music Fan-Made Mother 4 Game Isn't Here Yet, But The Soundtrack Sure Is
Contains over 60 tracks!
GameChops has released the full soundtrack for the fan-made sequel to Mother 3, despite the fact that the game itself still isn't out yet. Created by a dedicated team of fans, Mother 4 certainly looks the part - but it is of course totally unofficial and earlier this year
Sunday19th Nov 2017
Guide The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim - Top Tips And Tricks
And things we wish we knew before playing
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim has finally arrived on a Nintendo console for the first time and, for many of you reading this, this could well be the first time that the vast land of Skyrim has been on your screens. The pure size of games like Skyrim can be rather overwhelming and you may well be wondering how...
Review Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp (Mobile)
Relax and stay a while
It’s still hard to comprehend a series as obscure yet mundane as Animal Crossing has had so much success since its inception. Apart from minor similarities to The Sims and Harvest Moon, the concept of the original game wasn’t really akin to any other title available on the market at the time of its release. Unlike the...
Friday17th Nov 2017
Guide Super Mario Odyssey: Wooded Kingdom Power Moon Locations
Every Power Moon location revealed and explained
Welcome to our ultimate guide for collecting every Power Moon from the Wooded Kingdom in Super Mario Odyssey! Below, you'll find maps detailing the exact location for all 76 of the Power Moons located in this Kingdom, as well as descriptions on how to get each and every one of them. The numbers on...
News Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon Are Getting Poké Bank Support Later This Month
That was fast
Though it may be a little unwieldy, the Poké Bank was one of Game Freak’s best ideas in recent times, neatly sidestepping the trading issue that has existed in these games for years. No longer do you have to pass Pokémon through a few games via a lengthy and inefficient process, they can simply be uploaded via one game and...
A classic card game modernised
Digital card games have had a significant rise in popularity in recent years. These modern variations commonly feature online play, micro-transactions, thousands of unique collectible cards and often require hundreds of hours to properly understand the intricacies. Given the hype surrounding this specific type of card...
News VS. Super Mario Bros. Arcade Archives Release Set for Festive Arrival on Switch
HAMSTER has more arcade goodness on the way, too
Since the arrival of Arcade Archives Mario Bros. back in September, the series of six additional confirmed games has gone completely quiet. The Nintendo classics are being produced by HAMSTER, which has brought us plenty of Neo Geo titles in the ACA series on the Switch eShop. Based upon a...
News Evidence Points To November 21st Release For Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp
Setting up the tents
Since Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp's limited access soft-launch a short time ago the rest of the world has waited patiently for its chance to join the fun, and evidence would suggest that moment isn't far away. Nintendo has always maintained that the game would launch globally in November, but has so
News TIME Names Nintendo Switch as One of the Best Inventions of 2017
Alongside others that are both amazing and downright goofy
TIME magazine has a certain level of prestige, and so when it does its end-of-year lists they get circulated and seen a lot. It's a nice win for Nintendo, then, that the Switch has been named as one of the 25 Best Inventions of 2017 by the publication. It's another reminder of how...
Review Maria The Witch (Switch eShop)
Return to sender
Bayonetta. Twinrova. Gruntilda Winkybunion. There have been some truly terrific witches on Nintendo consoles over the years. Whether friend or foe, ally or adversary, these spell casting sorceresses have entertained, antagonised and tormented audiences for decades. In addition, the notion of video game phenomena has been...
News Zelda: Breath of the Wild Won Ultimate Game of the Year at the Golden Joystick Awards
Pokemon Sun and Moon also got in on the act
We're heading into awards season, and Nintendo will fancy its chances of scooping quite a few. Today brought the Golden Joystick Awards in London, with the UK event being rather interesting for relying almost exclusively on public votes. It's with that in mind that Nintendo's wins are certainly very...
News Nintendo Promises More SNES Classic Edition Stock Is On The Way
A second chance
Did you miss your chance to pick up a SNES Classic Edition the first time around? You had to be quick on the pre-orders as they sold out almost immediately and mostly ended up on a certain well known auction site, but such is life. Thankfully, Nintendo of America has promised that more stock of the Super NES Classic (and indeed the...
News The Lead Role for the Detective Pikachu Movie Has Been Cast
Justice for all
Fans have been pretty vocal over their shock at Pikachu’s sudden speaking role in the new animated Pokémon movie, but that certainly isn’t the first time that we’ve heard of the little yellow mouse thing talking. A live action Pokémon movie—Detective Pikachu—is currently in the pre-production process, and it seems like...
Talking Point What Games Are You Playing This Weekend? - There Are So Many...
Get some gaming in before the debt collectors arrive
Let's be truthful, 2016 was quite a quiet year for Nintendo gaming. This year's been rather different, however, which helped inspire the return of WGAYPTW™, in which we all talk about our weekend gaming plans. Last time out we had a Halloween edition where, to be completely honest, most people...
News Don't Worry, Switch WWE Fans - 2K Hasn't Forgotten About You
"Switch release date is coming soon"
WWE 2K18 may be out on other systems, but Switch owners are still waiting for a solid release date, and the lack of a confirmed day has led some to speculate that the game may even slip into 2018. To add to this confusion, Amazon has been contacting those who have preordered the game in the UK with some rather...
News Shigeru Miyamoto is Now 65 Years Young
Still leading the younger generations at Nintendo
On 16th November Shigeru Miyamoto turned 65 years old, a landmark that in some countries represents retirement age. The legendary game designer doesn't seem to be going anywhere, however, as he now leads the next generation of Nintendo creators as the company's Creative Fellow. In his younger years...
Video Party Planet's Debut Trailer Shows Off 30 Mini-Games And 4-Player Action
Super Vegan what?!
The debut gameplay trailer for the upcoming Switch title Party Planet has just gone live, and shows off a selection of the 30 crazy mini-games included within. The title offers 4-player action in mini-games such as Fruit Invaders, Viking Defence and Super Vegan Anaconda - the latter of which wins the award for best-named...
Random A Look Back at Altered Beast, The Game and Album
The not-so ugly truth
The world of games and music often tend to cross paths; for most of us they are both hobbies we enjoy. From the earliest days, the two just seemed to go together. Games like Guitar Hero and Michael Jackson’s Moonwalker have tried to mix game and music - to varying levels of success. But, these are examples of the music world...
News Mantis Burn Racing Swerves Onto the Switch Next Week
Start your engines
Most genres and game styles are now covered on the Switch eShop, and VooFoo Studios is looking to tick the overhead racing box with Mantis Burn Racing; the good news is that the wait is almost over. It's been confirmed that it'll arrive on 23rd November, priced at £14.99 / $19.99 USD / €15.99. It promises to be a strong...
News Superbeat: Xonic Studio Is Bringing Musynx To Switch Next Year
Tap to the beat
Superbeat: Xonic developer PM Studios has revealed that it is bringing another music title, Musynx, to Switch in 2018. The game will be available in Q1 and will launch in physical and digital formats. It contains 50 songs in a wide range of genres, including pop, classical, trance, vocaloid and many more. DLC is also expected. The...
News Vostok Inc Will Have a Bit of Exclusive Content on Nintendo Switch
"Look behind Uranus"
Vostok Inc is on our radar of upcoming Switch eShop titles because, well, it's a bit crazy. It's a twin-stick space shooter with cool customisations, and also a quirky experience all about capitalism and exploiting planets to become disgustingly rich. Nosebleed Interactive and Wired Productions have now confirmed that its...
News Letter Quest Remastered Will Bring Wordy Delights to Switch Very Soon
Including touchscreen controls
Some wordy Wii U owners may remember Letter Quest Remastered, the rather charming word game / puzzler / RPG that arrived in mid-2016; it was rather good. The good news is that Digerati Distribution and Bacon Bandit Games have confirmed it's coming to the Switch, all set for release on 23rd November. Below is a...
News Aperion Cyberstorm is Flying Onto the Switch in Early 2018
It's still coming to Wii U, too
We first played Aperion Cyberstorm - by aPriori Digital - back in 2015, and had a lot of fun with its stylish twin-stick shooting. That was on Wii U, but the realities of making games with limited resources and the rapid decline of the console saw it fall off the radar, which was a real pity. Well, the game is still...
Thursday16th Nov 2017
Review The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim (Switch)
Stay frosty
The dream that, to be fair, probably only a handful of complete weirdos ever truly had, is nevertheless now a reality: with its much-heralded release on Switch, in a DLC-complete edition, it’s now possible to play Skyrim on the toilet. Or, more likely, in bed, or on a train or plane. Or even in the toilet of a train or plane. And so...
News Naughty Hackers Have Homebrew Running On Switch Now
But your mileage may vary
It's not like the Switch has any shortage of amazing quality games, but that never stops homebrew enthusiasts from trying to get experimental with Nintendo hardware. After all, the Wii U and 3DS were eventually opened up to play homebrew, so it was only a matter of time before an exploit was found on the Switch. Over on...
Review Rocket League (Switch eShop)
Supersonic, acrobatic, rocket-powered
Rocket League is a shining example of how a game can organically create its own success without expensive marketing campaigns or pre-launch hype. When it launched on the PS4 as part of Sony's PlayStation Plus subscription service it came with little fanfare – the title on which it is based, Supersonic...
Review Sparkle 2 EVO (Switch eShop)
Falling off a DNA ladder
In a shocking turn of events, arcade-styled games starring evolutionary entities searching through petri dish detritus for food are not in fact a dime a dozen. Sparkle 2 EVO is a game by which you experience a world not unlike what you’d find under a microscope in biology class, in order to climb the chain of...
Guide How to Unlock Zelda Gear in Skyrim on Nintendo Switch
Toto, I don't think we're in Hyrule anymore
What could possibly make the idea of taking a game like Skyrim on the go any better? Throwing in some Zelda-related goodies will probably do it, but how do you get them? For the uninitiated, there are three Zelda-themed items in the Switch version of Skyrim, namely Link's Champion Tunic, the Master Sword,...
Nintendo Download 16th November (North America)
Skyrim! Pokemon! RIVE! Lumo! Battle Chef Brigade! Much, much more!
It's the norm now, but it's another very busy week in the North American Nintendo Download update. We reckon it's a bit of a corker, too, with major retail releases being joined by some very tempting download-only titles. The Switch, 3DS and Wii U are all catered to, so let's get to...
News Switch and Nintendo Systems Dominated US Hardware Sales in October
Super Mario Odyssey led in software, too
Nintendo hasn't been shy of highlighting sales success this year, and the company has come out early to reveal another hugely impressive month in the October NPD results for the US. Starting with hardware, the Switch once again took the number one spot, but in an impressive indication of its popularity (and...
Guide 9 Straightforward Tips to Help You Get Started in Rocket League
The beautiful boosting game
Rocket League offers plenty of fun and giggles, but it can be daunting for new players to enter into the fray when it's been out for so long on other systems. It's easy to think you'll never get the hang of it and give up before you've even managed your first bicycle hit. Well, we want to put a stop to all that, and so...
Video Digital Foundry Gives Its Full Analysis of Skyrim on Nintendo Switch
It's pretty darn good, basically
In another week of big releases, The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim is a welcome upcoming arrival on the Switch. It's impressive to have a game like that on a portable device, and we've explained why it's worth a serious look in our Skyrim Switch review. A big question that swirls around ports, naturally, is...
Nintendo Download 16th November (Europe)
Skyrim! Pokemon! Batman! Rocket League! RIVE! Much more!
Prepare to have a lighter wallet, as it's another Nintendo Download Update in Europe. This week delivers some high profile retail games and some download-only gems on the Switch, while the 3DS has a huge retail release of its own. There's a lot to cover so let's get to it. Switch Retail...
News Portal Knights is Just a Week Away on Nintendo Switch
Includes special Switch features
Portal Knights is yet another intriguing title that's about to make its bow on the Nintendo Switch; eagle-eyed readers will have spotted that it's up for pre-loading on the eShop in Europe, and there are also full release details for North America. The big release date is 23rd November in both territories,...
News Nintendo Reveals Misango as the New ARMS Fighter
Putting that new attack type to use
It doesn’t seem like it was all too long ago that update 3.0 came to ARMS, adding in Lola Pop, yet here we are now with just another day to go until 4.0 comes out. We knew that this version was going to be adding in a new attack type, a new fighter, a new stage, and other goodies and now Nintendo has opted to...
Video Check Out Resident Evil Revelations Collection's Motion Controls And amiibo Support
It's a tasty Jill sandwich
November is jam-packed with tempting Switch releases ahead of the holiday season. As Resident Evil Revelations Collection lands on Switch on the 28th November, Capcom have revealed a new video which shows what you can expect, shown above. The collection of course includes both Resident Evil Revelations 1 and 2,...
News World To The West Gets Release Details for Nintendo Switch
Word to the westside
Following on from the delightful news that the excellent Teslagrad is coming to the Switch in December, Rain Games has confirmed that World To The West will be headed to the Switch eShop on 18th January priced at 19.99 $/€/£. We've been itching to play this on a Nintendo system ever since it was announced for the Wii U...
News Phantom Breaker: Battle Grounds Overdrive Heads To Switch Early Next Month
Put 'em up
Side-scrolling fighter Phantom Breaker: Battle Grounds Overdrive has been confirmed for Switch release early next month. Due for launch worldwide on December 7th, Phantom Breaker has four playable characters and showcases moves like burst gauges, dodges and guard breaks. You'll be able to level-up your character as you progress...
News Sky Force Reloaded is Blasting Onto Switch in December
Includes local co-op and weekly tournaments
Sky Force Anniversary only arrived on the Wii U eShop in March this year, making it a relatively rare beast - a new release on the now last-gen system. It's a darn good shoot 'em up, and in positive news for fans of the genre its follow-up - Sky Force Reloaded - is heading to the Switch in...
Wednesday15th Nov 2017
Guide Super Mario Odyssey: Lake Kingdom Power Moon Locations
Every Power Moon location revealed and explained
Welcome to our ultimate guide for collecting every Power Moon from the Lake Kingdom in Super Mario Odyssey! Below, you'll find maps detailing the exact location for all 42 of the Power Moons located in this Kingdom, as well as descriptions on how to get each and every one of them. The numbers on the...
Preview Returning to a Strange Universe in Xenoblade Chronicles 2
It's time, but without Reyn
A number of years ago this scribe was sitting playing Xenoblade Chronicles when a relative walked into the room - what they saw was weird characters and a jumble of text, icons and assorted madness. As we tried to explain what was going on it became clear that it was a doomed task - "it's a quirky RPG" was the...
News Bandai Namco Is Releasing One Of The Most Ridiculously Awesome 3DS Peripherals Yet
Going fishing
Think the 3DS is on its last legs? Try telling that to Bandai Namco, which has announced plans to release a game called Bakuchou Bar Hunter in Japan next year. Details are pretty light on the ground at present but it appears to be some kind of fishing simulation, and even comes with a cool-looking peripheral (shown in the image...
Random Pokémon Fans Are Losing Their Minds Over Pikachu Talking
"It’s definitely out of the ordinary"
Pokémon fans, like any other fans you could mention, aren't always welcoming of change. That's certainly the case with those who have seen the Pokémon The Movie: I Choose You!, which features a Pikachu that can (gasp!) speak English. The most famous Pocket Monster of all has traditionally only been...
News Fire Emblem Heroes Gets Massive Update
Everything Nintendo announced
Nintendo tonight announced a surprise Fire Emblem Heroes update, and it's pretty huge. Nearly every part of the fledgling mobile game has been updated, and the info was all condensed into a short video. Fear not, dear reader, we at Nintendo Life have gone over all the details and have them here to share. New Heroes...
News The Latest Zelda: Breath of the Wild Gift is for You Archers
Have you cleared the Mounted Archery minigame?
Nintendo has been dishing out modest free gifts in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild on Nintendo Switch for a number of months. Under the 'Tips from the Wild' guise, they help newcomers with little nods and details that they may otherwise have missed. This week's gift is all about the 'Mounted...
Review Street Hoop (Switch eShop / Neo Geo)
Short on options, big on fun
While some of the games have not been strictly necessary (being outclassed by later updates/instalments in their series) and there’s been the odd dud, but HAMSTER’s ACA Neo Geo series has been a continued source of classic arcade thrills on the Switch, almost making up for the lack of a Virtual Console on the system...
Random Super Mario Odyssey Glitch Allows Cappy To Kill Mario
The mad hatter
Cappy and Mario might seem like firm friends in Super Mario Odyssey, enjoying the kind of close bond which is only formed when combine your talents to defeat a common foe, but that doesn't mean the sentient headgear isn't above a little spot of premeditated murder. A bizarre glitch has been uncovered in the game which allows Cappy to...
News Sonic Forces Struggles in Japan as Super Mario Odyssey and Switch Lead Charts
Warriors ports fail to chart on Switch
The Japanese Media Create chart results are out and as always make for some interesting reading. Last week saw a number of new releases, though familiar names continue to lead the way. Still skipping along at number one is Super Mario Odyssey, holding off Call of Duty: WW2. Despite there being a number of new...
News The Switch eShop Now Lets You Search for Game Demos
Go give something new a try
Nintendo’s minimalistic Switch eShop has been seeing some nice gradual improvements over time as the library continues expanding at an alarming rate. Though it’s still got quite a way to go before matching the Wii U eShop in terms of display options, the addition of things like a sales tab and the ability to pay with...
News Nintendo "Spending A Lot Of Time" Considering YouTube Livestream Monetisation
So says YouTube's head of gaming, Ryan Wyatt
Streaming games is a big deal on YouTube, and there have been numerous examples of how, when a big personality picks a game to play, it has a positive effect on the commercial fortunes of said game. While many publishers are happy to support YouTubers who play their games on the video-sharing site,...
News Mammoth Super Bomberman R Update Goes Live With New Characters, Pets And A Grand Prix Mode
Impressive post-launch support from Konami
Konami has updated its Switch launch title Super Bomberman R with a massive helping of new content. The update includes: New World 7 Story and bosses Nine New Characters New Unlockable Pets New Playable Multiplayer Maps 3v3 Grand Prix mode New Arena style Maps The shiny new Grand...
Feature Two Tribes on RIVE, the Switch eShop and Keeping Its Promise to Nintendo Gamers
Launch discount from old Nindies@Home promo also confirmed
Two Tribes has been a familiar name among Nintendo download fans, well known for its Toki Tori mascot and for publishing some excellent titles on 3DS and Wii U, in particular. There were tougher times, however, and sadness when the company co-founders Collin van Ginkel and Martijn...
News Super Famicom Brawler Gurume Sentai Barayarō Is Getting A Physical Relaunch In Early 2018
Now you're cooking with power!
Columbus Circle strikes back with the announcement of yet another old Super Famicom re-release, this time planned for early 2018. The unlikely candidate is the 1995 Winds-developed, Virgin Interactive-published Gurume Sentai Barayarō, a zany side scrolling beat 'em up oddity which focuses on cooking. Think Cooking...
Music Metroid, Kid Icarus And Earthbound Composer Has Released His First Album
And the opening single has a rather strange video
Video game composer Hirokazu "Hip" Tanaka - also known as Chip Tanaka - has just released his first full album, and the opening single Beaver even has its own animated music video featuring Michael Jackson, several disembodied breasts and Donald Trump. The album is called Django...
News GAME Praises Nintendo and Talks of 'A Constant Supply of Stock' for Switch
Retailer CEO talks up Switch prospects for the festive season
Nintendo, with the exception of the relatively niche Xenoblade Chronicles 2, has pushed out its big-selling retail games ahead of the festive shopping season. It's also been ramping up its production in order to ensure that retailers have enough Switch systems to meet demand - now the CEO...
News Vertically-Scrolling Shooter RXN: Raijin Announced For Nintendo Switch eShop
Worldwide release next month
Japanese publisher Kayac has revealed that it is bringing a new vertically-scrolling shooter to the Switch next month. RXN: Raijin has been developed by Gulti will hit the eShop in Japan, North America, Europe, and Australia sometime in December. Here are some more official details (thanks, Gematsu): A...
News Worms W.M.D Will Bring Havoc to the Switch on 23rd November
File size and pricing also confirmed
Team17 has been offering some decent support for the Switch eShop with upcoming releases, and the next to arrive will be Worms W.M.D. The publisher has confirmed that the turn-based battler will be arriving on Switch on 23rd November. It should be a pretty good edition, with Team17 previously confirming new...
News ARMS Version 4.0 Arrives on 16th November
New character, arena and elemental charge expected
The various ARMS social media accounts have been teasing additions over the past week, including a new stage and fighter and most recently a new elemental charge attribute that may be some kind of poison. We don't need to wait much longer for the full reveal, in any case. It's been confirmed that...
News Soccer Brawl Is Your Next Neo Geo Game For Switch
Get ready to brawl
Long before Mario and the gang got violent on the soccer pitch in Super Mario Strikers there was Soccer Brawl on the Neo Geo. This futuristic footy game was released in arcades in 1992 and will be the next Neo Geo game headed to the Switch on 23rd November. In Soccer Brawl you play as either cyborgs or...
News Pokkén Tournament DX Update Adds Welcome New Features
Online team battles! Group matches! Training recording!
As eager players have no doubt noticed, the promised update to Pokkén Tournament DX has now gone live. It may only be version 1.1, but it has the feel of a full 'version 2' set of additions. As previously confirmed it adds the ability to tackle Team Battles online (this was local multiplayer...
News Natsume Staff Discuss the Beginning of the Harvest Moon Series
“In the earlier days it was really an uphill battle”
The Harvest Moon series has found itself in a strange predicament in the last few years, with it functionally being split up between XSEED and Natsume. XSEED continues the “original” series under the name Story of Seasons, while Natsume retained the rights to the name and continue to...
News Star Ghost is Bringing Its Spin on Space Shooting to the Switch eShop
Leaving subspace for a new generation
Star Ghost arrived on the Wii U eShop in Spring 2016 and was a bit of a gem. On the one hand it has old-school space shooter vibes, and on the other it adopts a smart control scheme to switch up the formula - we described it as "basically the barrel-riding section in Donkey Kong Country Returns writ large"...
Video BOXBOY! Trailer Hints At Possible New Title
An all-new Switch release, or a collection of previous games?
BOXBOY! studio HAL Laboratory has published a video which hints that the series will continue. The video - shown above - ends with a graphics that says "To be continued". Box Boy! was something of a sleep hit on the 3DS eShop and the character was popular enough to gets his own amiibo...
Tuesday14th Nov 2017
Review Nights of Azure 2: Bride of the New Moon (Switch)
Girls Just Wanna Draw Blood
Some developers become so associated with a particular property that their name is almost synonymous with the series; such is certainly the case for Gust, whose annual alchemy-based Atelier titles have been delighting PlayStation gamers with intricate crafting and sunny slice-of-life storytelling since the PS One days. In...
Review Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon (3DS)
Ultra fantastic
Just like games such as Pokémon Emerald was to Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire, or Pokémon Crystal was to Pokémon Gold and Silver, Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon are intended to be the definitive ve
News Hollow Knight Has Been Pushed Back to Early 2018
It’ll be worth the wait
One of the more promising indie games on the horizon for the Switch is Hollow Knight, the Tim Burton-esque Metroidvania starring a whole bunch of bugs. It was initially planned to arrive on the Switch eShop sometime this year—complete with the DLC expansions—but the developer has been worryingly quiet on when we could...
Rumour Capcom Creating New Ace Attorney For Switch Alongside Collections Of Past Entries
No objections here!
A few days ago we reported on the news that Capcom had pledged further software support to the Nintendo Switch, with the beloved Ace Attorney series getting a mention as a future release. Kotaku UK has apparently spoken to two sources which have given more detail on exactly what these plans involve. First up, it would seem...
News GameShell Looks Like A Game Boy, But Offers So Much More
Modular console is coming to Kickstarter
Every now and then a cool Kickstarter campaign comes along which catches our attention, and GameShell certainly fits into that category. On the surface it looks like a humble Nintendo Game Boy, but this modular system has the potential to be a really interesting entry in the handheld arena. While the...
News Monopoly Update on Switch Takes Away the Need to Make a Coffee While it Loads
Apparently...
Monopoly isn't exactly a snappy game, but Monopoly for Nintendo Switch took the laid-back approach too far with a strange bug that led to load times potentially in excess of 10 minutes. You could quite easily set it going, make a coffee and glance over a newspaper before the game got started, which is impressive in all the wrong...
News RiME Devs Explain The Difficulty Of Porting The Game To Switch
"It's incredibly difficult to get these level segments small enough"
As we touched on yesterday in our video above, RiME is a bit of a poor port on the Switch. The game's bewitching atmosphere and rewarding puzzles are swallowed up by some irksome performance problems, and in conclusion it's perhaps the worst way to experience the game - yet...
News Nintendo Of Europe Isn't Happy About Broken Street Dates
Stock now being shipped to retailers closer to launch
Nintendo of Europe has revealed that it will be shipping stock closer to launch to avoid games being sold to consumers early. The company confirmed the news to Gamesindustry.biz, stating that it is "constantly reviewing" its shipping schedule to ensure that games are not sold before the official...
News Nintendo is Close to a Major Deal for a New Mario Bros. Movie
An animated movie this time
Over recent years Nintendo's been making a major effort to expand its commercial efforts - there's been merchandise and various tie-ins, most notably plans for a Universal Studios Japan attraction. That deal with Universal seems to have led to further opportunities, with The Wall Street Journal (paywall
News Nintendo Scoops Plenty of Nominations for The Game Awards
Summing up a big year for Switch
The nominations for The Game Awards are out, and unsurprisingly Nintendo has fared pretty well. The Big N has often played a prominent role in the event over recent years, and this year is in the running for a broad range of awards. The announcements are in the video below, and we've also picked out the relevant...
Out Today L.A. Noire and Rocket League Lead the Way in Fresh Switch eShop Releases
Quite a few goodies on offer
As regulars will know we're now in the habit of sharing mini Download Updates on a Tuesday, with the pleasing support for the Switch prompting some studios to bring a mix of retail and download-only titles out a little earlier each week. Typically there are 4-5 new games on offer at this point each time around, which...
News Destiny And Titanfall Artist Is Bringing The Pixar-like Sleep Tight To Switch
An "adrenaline pumping arcade-style, twin-stick shooter"
Indie studio We Are Fuzzy has announced that it is bringing the twin-stick shooter Sleep Tight to the Switch in Q1 2018. Studio co-founder Maxx Burman - whose art and visual effects credits include Far Cry 5, League of Legends, Call of Duty, Destiny, Westwood and Titanfall - has...
News Axiom Verge: Multiverse Edition Coming to Switch in North America on 21st November
Still on the way to Europe and the Wii U
Axiom Verge was a fantastic Metroidvania that launched late in the Wii U’s life, so it was a welcome inclusion when it got a port on the Switch earlier this month. Though that was just the digital version, we knew that a physical copy—dubbed Axiom Verge: Multiverse Edition—would be coming out in the...
News Nicalis Is Bringing The End Is Nigh To Switch Just In Time For Christmas
Repent, sinners
What are you hoping Santa will bring you for Christmas this year? If you are lucky perhaps you will get the cheerily-titled The End Is Nigh, which Nicalis is bringing to Switch as a physical release on 12th December. For those not in the know, The End Is Nigh is the latest game from award-winning designer...
News Kirby Studio HAL Laboratory Releases New Smartphone Game In Japan
Say hello to Hataraku UFO!
HAL Laboratory, the company responsible for the iconic Kirby series, has released its first smartphone game in Japan. Hataraku UFO involves stacking various items on top of one another while ensuring they remained perfectly balanced. Your tasks range from moving furniture to assisting cheerleading teams with their...
News Mutant Mudds Collection Goes for Approval as TATE Mode is Confirmed for Mudd Blocks
Dig out that Switch stand
Mutant Mudds was one of the true gems of the 3DS eShop era, and has since had follow-ups and releases on Wii U and a host of consoles. Mutant Mudds Collection on the Switch eShop will combine Mutant Mudds Deluxe, Mutant Mudds Super Challenge and the all-new Mudd Blocks
Monday13th Nov 2017
Guide Super Mario Odyssey: Sand Kingdom Power Moon Locations
Every Power Moon location revealed and explained
Welcome to our ultimate guide for collecting every Power Moon from the Sand Kingdom in Super Mario Odyssey! Below, you'll find maps detailing the exact location for all 89 of the Power Moons located in this Kingdom, as well as descriptions on how to get each and every one of them. The numbers on the...
News Pokémon Happy Meals Are Coming To McDonald's In The UK
Gotta scoff them all!
Like Pokémon? Like eating burgers, nuggets and salty fries? Then have we got some news for you! We've been tipped off that McDonald's outlets in the United Kingdom will soon be getting Pocket Monster-themed Happy Meals complete with collectable plastic toys. The range launches on January 3rd 2018 and will run until...
RiME or reason?
Since this review was originally published, patches have reportedly addressed or improved one or more of the issues cited. While we unfortunately cannot revisit games on an individual basis, it should still be noted that the updated game may offer an improved experience over the one detailed below. After what feels like forever,...
News Sonic Forces on Switch Has Solid UK Launch as DOOM Moves Up the Charts
Super Mario Odyssey is still going strong, too
Last week brought quite a few major retail releases, with the Switch featuring quite prominently. All told Nintendo's diminutive system had a decent set of results in the UK charts (which don't include eShop sales), albeit with a familiar face still leading the way. In the all-format stakes Sonic...
Video RiME Is An Example Of How Not To Port A Game To Switch
It's not all that pretty, to be honest
RiME's finally out on Switch, and the results are... disappointing. The game's bewitching atmosphere and rewarding puzzles are swallowed up by some irksome performance problems, and in conclusion it's perhaps the worst way to experience the game - yet it's also the most expensive, at the time of writing. Our...
Review Tallowmere (Switch eShop)
A rogue release
One genre that has seen a big resurgence in recent years - particularly in indie games - is the roguelike, and some have been popping up on the Switch eShop as a result. Crafting lengthy, well-designed games takes countless man-hours of good work, something that smaller developers will struggle with given limited resources and...
Random Looking Back On That Time When Mario Gatecrashed The UK Music Charts
"We were shown into their boardroom, and in walked Miyamoto himself"
We don't see many of them these days but once upon a time video games were prime inspiration for novelty songs. Titles like Pac-Man and Space Invaders both inspired popular singles, and in 1992 the situation was no different as tracks based on both Super Mario Land and Tetris...
Feature 13AM Games on Runbow for Switch and Its Hopes for the Future
"I wanna use that silly little IR camera. Like, what even is that?"
It's easy to get drawn into the Switch eShop's current surge in momentum and get a little carried away, declaring it as a bright new dawn for the download store. That does a disservice to the early efforts of the Wii and DSi stores, and the notable improvements and variety of...
News Karnov Will Have His Revenge On The Switch eShop This Week
Data East's Neo Geo brawler coming soon
Data East's Neo Geo fighting game Karnov’s Revenge is coming to the Switch eShop this week, it has been revealed. Released in 1994, the title showcases 13 different fighters - including the titular Karnov, who previously starred in his own 1987 arcade action title. In some regions it went under the...
News Mario Party: The Top 100 Gets a New Festive Release Date in Europe
It's par-tay time
Mario Party: The Top 100 is out now in North America - yes, we're working on bringing you a review - and promises much, combining some of the most popular games in the IP's history. It's been one of those split releases, though, with Nintendo of Europe previously stating it'd arrive in January. In a move somewhat reminiscent of...
News Aces of the Luftwaffe: Squadron Flies Onto the Switch eShop This Week
Blast everything away with friends
Announced somewhat quietly in the Summer before featuring in a recent Nindie sizzle reel, Aces of the Luftwaffe - Squadron is now just a few days away from release on the Nintendo Switch. Somewhat different from the non 'Squadron' release previously seen on smart devices, this is a vertically scrolling shooter with...
Video Check Out The Canned Justice League Game That Almost Came To Wii
For justice!
The upcoming Justice League movie marks the end of many years of speculation about how Hollywood would adapt one of DC Comics' most famous properties. A film based around the heroic exploits of this superhero team has been mooted for many years, and back in 2009 it very nearly happened with Mad Max director George Miller at the helm...
News Gradius III Gets the MSU1 Digital Audio Enhancement Treatment
Option!
Shmups! We love them and we are not shy to admit it.The Super Nintendo always fell short to the lush number of shmup offerings present on the PC Engine, Mega Drive and even the NES / Famicom. Yet whisper Axelay in the wind and a wave of awe will overcome everyone. However, today's news is in regard to another classic Konami shmup, the early...
Video Watch The Super Mario Odyssey Dominoes Come Toppling Down
More dominoes than power-moons!
Sometimes you stumble across a video in your YouTube recommendations and are left rather wowed by what you've seen. It's another one of those wow moments as YouTuber TheDominoKing has recreated the expansive world of Super Mario Odyssey in domino form. The display in the video above consists of 148,777...
Sunday12th Nov 2017
Guide Super Mario Odyssey Power Moon Locations And Walkthrough
Take me to the moon
Super Mario Odyssey is quite a ride, but to truly complete the game you'll need to find every last Power Moon contained within it. Some of these are relatively easy to collect, while others are hidden away in fiendish locations, off the beaten track. Don't worry if this task seems impossible - we're here to help! We'll be...
Talking Point Nintendo Has Embraced DLC, But Must Resist The Worst Industry Norms
Easy does it, Nintendo
If you follow multi-platform websites or other systems on social media, one term will be familiar - loot boxes. After a few years where they've crept into games, plenty of gamers have decided that recent examples take things too far. A recent tipping point seemed to be Middle-earth: Shadow of War, a single player...
News Super Famicom Exclusive Sutte Hakkun Gets Translated Into English
Ink in, ink out, scratch head, restart level
It is quite amazing to see the number of Super Famicom exclusives that not only would have probably done well in the West if released during the console's peak years, but also still mix it up with current generation offerings. For your consideration, Sutte Hakkun (gesundheit) by Nintendo and the very...
News Stardew Valley Update Could Make It the First Third-Party Game With Video Capture
Also aims to speed up saving and more
Stardew Valley has been one of the year's big arrivals on Switch eShop, giving Nintendo fans a chance to enjoy a much-loved Indie game. While rather enjoyable at launch, it nevertheless has a few areas where it can be improved. Now the CEO of Chucklefish Games has outlined plans for an upcoming patch, which is...
News Nintendo Gives a Teasing Glimpse of a New ARMS Fighter
"It's like a ghost"
Nintendo continues to support and back ARMS on the Switch, just recently confirming that a new stage is on the way. That post had a pretty obvious tease that a new character will accompany the stage, and now that's been stepped up further. As you can see in the tweet below there's the usual fuzzy-cam trick used when...
Saturday11th Nov 2017
Review Revenant Saga (Switch eShop)
Irreverent
Few systems have been blessed with the sheer number of RPGs of Nintendo’s plucky little 3DS, and perhaps no publisher has been as persistent in its contribution to that collection as KEMCO. It's brought more than a dozen titles — most of them mobile ports — to the 3DS’ eShop, alongside a smaller number to the Wii U, and now that...
Hands On Watching Hulu on the Nintendo Switch
Want to play GoldenEye on your Switch?
One of the biggest criticisms early on with the Nintendo Switch was also admittedly one of the console’s greatest strengths: it just plays games. For some, this laser focus on being a gaming platform was a breath of fresh air; it does exactly what it says it will, and it does so exceedingly well. For others,...
News Digital Foundry Gives Its Full Analysis of DOOM on Nintendo Switch
Impressive for a handheld shooter, but with compromises
For anyone that's been following the game closely, it's no surprise to say that DOOM has some compromises in order to tick along on Nintendo's diminutive system. The fact it's there is impressive in its own right, but squeezing a current-gen game (originally released to critical acclaim in...
News Nintendo UK's Official Store Launches Amazing 'Mario Christmas' Competition
Free to enter for UK residents
The season of giving is almost upon us, and it seems the Nintendo UK Official Store is getting into the spirit. It's launched a winner-takes-all competition with a lot of goodies in the prize, and it's free to enter for UK residents up to 27th November. As long as you're a UK resident (13 years old and over, guardian...
Friday10th Nov 2017
News It's Sci-Fi vs. Fantasy in the Next North American Splatoon 2 Splatfest
Which team will you join?
As has been the case for a short while now, the three major territories (PAL, North American and Japan) are all going their own way when it comes to Splatoon 2 Splatfests. Now we have the details for next week's Splatfest in North America, which would sure make for a fun real-life event at a convention. It's Sci-Fi Vs...
Saturday11th Nov 2017
News Xenoraid Will Bring Its Spin on Shoot 'em Up Action to the Switch eShop
Aiming to cater to more than bullet hell fans
10tons has been extremely busy bringing its back catalogue to the Nintendo Switch, and has confirmed another title that's due to arrive soon - Xenoraid. It'll arrive on 17th November priced at $9.99USD (with regional variations), and aims to offer its own twists on the vertical shoot 'em up genre...
Friday10th Nov 2017
Guide Super Mario Odyssey: Cascade Kingdom Power Moon Locations
Every Power Moon location revealed and explained
Welcome to our ultimate guide for collecting every Power Moon from the Cascade Kingdom in Super Mario Odyssey! Below, you'll find maps detailing the exact location for all 40 of the Power Moons located in this Kingdom, as well as descriptions on how to get each and every one of them. The numbers on...
Review Farming Simulator: Nintendo Switch Edition (Switch)
Is this the cream of the crop?
Farming might not be the first option that springs to mind when thinking about which careers you’d most like to see simulated in video game format, yet this series is a hugely successful one that has been going for some time. Farming Simulator: Nintendo Switch Edition is the latest offering in a franchise that has...
News Capcom to Bring Increased Support and Ace Attorney to Switch in 2018
No objection here
While some major third-party publishers have backed Switch enthusiastically from the beginning, others have been rather more reserved. Capcom has certainly been cautious early on, offering some support with ports and tweaked older games while waiting for indications of early sales. With the Switch having enjoyed a positive debut...
News Wii U's Failure Is Responsible For Switch's Success, Says Reggie
New console addresses problems its forerunner faced
The commercial failure of the Wii U has driven Nintendo to make the Switch a success, says Nintendo of America boss Reggie Fils-Aimé. Speaking to CNN, Fils-Aimé addressed some of the problems the Wii U faced during its short lifespan, such as poor marketing messages, an inconstant flow of...
Review Perception (Switch eShop)
Far from pleasant
What is it about the horror genre that makes it so timeless? Despite the often formulaic approaches and clichés that help define these games, it’s normally the exploration and discovery of the unknown that keeps both audiences and players alike on the edge of their seats. Audience engagement with this specific genre can be...
News Ubisoft Thinks The Next Console Cycle Isn't Far Away, So Where Does That Leave Switch?
"We think we still have a minimum of two years in front of us"
The Nintendo Switch is selling like hotcakes, which proves that a successful console launch is not all about tech specs. While the Wii U was a flop in face of competition from PS4 and the Xbox One, it was only a generation before this that the humble Wii held its own against the very...
News Nintendo Isn't Ready To Talk About Any More "Classic" Console Releases
"We recognise that our consumers love all of this great legacy content"
The NES Classic Mini and SNES Classic Mini have been enormous successes for Nintendo, and have opened up another valuable revenue stream for the firm in what has been a bumper period for profits. Given that the first two "Classic Edition" systems followed quickly after one...
News Nintendo Is Ramping Up Switch Production To 25 To 30 Million Units A Year
And it could go higher
The Wall Street Journal is reporting that Nintendo is about to boost Switch production to around 25 to 30 million units in the next fiscal year, which begins in April 2018. The report states that this bump could be even bigger, depending on what happens over the Christmas period. It is said that Nintendo...
News SplatNet 2 Update Adds Salmon Run Schedule and Improved Store Visibility
For you fashionable inklings
The Nintendo Switch Online mobile app is a mixed bag; while the voice chat is a bit rubbish, the Splatoon 2 section - SplatNet - is actually pretty darn cool. It tracks your in-game progress and offers rewards, while also keeping you posted on upcoming stage rotations. It's had a recent update to add some more...
Video Gawk At these Incredible Jumping Feats in Super Mario Odyssey
Now we've all had time to play around with Super Mario Odyssey's moveset, we thought it was about time we gathered some of the ludicrous things you lovely people have been doing with it. Using the hashtag #MarioMegaJump on Twitter we've been inundated by you all with exceptional feats of Mario marvellousness, and it's all been distilled into the...
News Has-Been Heroes Gets a Meaty New Update, and It's Free
Well, that's nice!
Frozenbyte will be a familiar name to some download enthusiasts, with Trine 2: Director's Cut being a particularly impressive launch title on the Wii U eShop, for example. The studio is currently finishing off the rather promising Nine Parchments for Switch, but also brought us Has-Been Heroes on the system...
Feature SFB Games on Going Back for More in Snipperclips Plus: Cut it out, together!
"I don’t think the game would have done as well on any other platform"
When the Nintendo Switch launched many early adopters turned to a few trusted early releases - at retail there was The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, and on the eShop there was a cute Nintendo-published co-op puzzler, Snipperclips - Cut it out, together!. As it...
News A New Stage Is Coming To ARMS, And It Has Splendid Pillars
And a new character perhaps?
ARMS is the game that keeps on giving; since its launch back in June we have seen quite a few updates introducing new stages and brawlers. Here is the latest teaser from the Japanese Twitter account: Here's the translation from the default Bing offering: Splendid pillars feel the weight of this history! Petapeta...
News ACORN Tactics Combines Turn-Based Strategy, Mechs and Alien Blobs
ACORN is for Alien Counter Offensive Response Network, by the way
Ooh, we love a bit of turn-based strategy here in Nintendo Life Towers - well, this writer with his ageing reflexes does, in any case. It's a genre not exactly heavily served on the Nintendo Switch, albeit Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle does an excellent job. There are Indie...
News Battle Chef Brigade Launches on the Switch eShop on 20th November
Who needs Cooking Mama?
When it comes to culinary action games, one would think that Overcooked: Special Edition is more than sufficient to satisfy such niche tastes, but that title in particular is certainly best enjoyed with friends. What if you wanted hack ‘n’ slash combat? What if you wanted match three puzzling? What if you wanted RPG...
Feature Diggin' In The Carts Host Nick Dwyer On How Video Game Music Has Come Of Age
"Cool things have been happening within the sphere of video game music"
While video game music has always had its fans, the appreciation for game soundtracks and the people who create them has arguably never been higher. Part of this is due to the incredible nostalgia attached to some of gaming's most iconic tunes, but it's also because video game...
Video Check Out the Story of Seasons: Trio of Towns New Neighbors Pack DLC
New outfits! New dialogue! New events!
We thought Story of Seasons: Trio of Towns was an excellent game when we reviewed it, praising the laidback pace and the breadth of content available in the base game. Now, a decently sized expansion has been put out for $7.99 that adds a whole lot more on top of this, giving you more options for dialogue,...
Thursday9th Nov 2017
A bloody good time
It's 2017, and this is a review for DOOM on the Nintendo Switch. Even after having completed the 8-to-10 hour campaign, spending a few more hours in multiplayer and having tried out arcade mode, it still feels unreal. After 20 years, id's magnum opus is back on a Nintendo console. "They are rage, brutal, without mercy. But you...
Guide Super Mario Odyssey: Cap Kingdom Power Moon Locations
Every Power Moon location revealed and explained
Welcome to our ultimate guide for collecting every Power Moon from the Cap Kingdom in Super Mario Odyssey! Below, you'll find maps detailing the exact location for all 31 of the Power Moons located in this Kingdom, as well as descriptions on how to get each and every one of them. The numbers on the...
Guide Zelda: Breath Of The Wild: How To Find Rex's Armour From Xenoblade Chronicles 2
Shooting stars
Zelda: Breath of the Wild update 1.3.3 is now live, and features a cool bonus quest which allows you to collect Rex's "Salvager" armour from the forthcoming Xenoblade Chronicles 2. To find all three pieces of the armour, you have to visit specific locations during the night. Once you're at one of these locations you need to cast your...
News Zelda: Breath Of The Wild Version 1.3.3 Lets You Repurchase Rare Items
Thanks, Granté!
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild version 1.3.3 has just gone live, and brings with it Rex's armour and support for the Champion amiibo. However, another cool feature is the ability to repurchase rare items which would otherwise be lost. Thanks to update 1.3.3, you can now re-purchase rare gear from Granté in Tarrey Town,...
Review Etrian Odyssey V: Beyond the Myth (3DS)
Off the charts
ATLUS has been one of the 3DS’ biggest supporters, supplying Nintendo’s stereoscopic system with an impressive stream of JRPG gems over the last 6 years — including several excellent entries in the Etrian Odyssey series. Starting out on the DS and combining first-person dungeon crawling and touchscreen map-making, these...
Review Octodad: Dadliest Catch (Switch eShop)
The Suburban Life Aquatic
Originally starting out as a Windows freeware title made by a group of Delaware University students, the original Octodad made a splash on the indie scene back in 2010. Many of the group would go on to form developer Young Horses and make its sequel, subtitled 'Dadliest Catch', appearing first on PS4 and PC in 2014 and...
News Hulu Video Streaming App Out Today For Switch In North America
The first of many?
Video streaming service Hulu will become available for download as part of today's North American download update. The subscription-based video on demand service is the first of its kind of Switch, a console which has been curiously lacking in streaming apps so far. We've heard rumours that Netflix intends to bring...
Movie Review Pokémon The Movie: I Choose You!
Ash turns 10…again!
For the first time in over a decade (for many in the West, at least), Pokémon has hit our cinema screens again with Pokémon The Movie: I Choose You!, and I was lucky enough to attend one of its few screenings in the UK (though “due to popular demand”, two more dates have been added on the 11th and 14th of this month)...
Random When Photoshop Goes Wrong - Mario Kart 8 on a Vita With a GameCube Controller
From a cross-platform gaming utopia
We all have numerous gaps in our knowledge, and occasionally that can affect our work. For example, what if you work for an accessory company and are told to give its new adjustable tablet stand some promotional images for gaming? You're told to mention the Nintendo Switch and 'PlayStation', but don't play games...
Nintendo Download 9th November (North America)
DOOM! Hulu! Mario Party! L.A. Noire! Snipperclips! Much more!
It's time for the Nintendo Download Update details for North America, ladies and gentleman, and it's a whopper. It has well over 20 new arrivals in the coming days, with the Switch getting a hugely impressive batch of retail and download-only releases. The 3DS gets a retail game of its...
Soapbox DOOM is the Most Important Switch Game Yet
A sign of good times ahead?
DOOM is great, no doubt you'll know that if you've played it or read our review, but despite so many other incredible titles from Nintendo's fair hand, DOOM marks something far more important than what Nintendo produces on its own systems. A fully-fledged, modern shooter like this was not a common sight on a Nintendo...
News R-Type And Other Irem Arcade Hits Are Coming To Switch
Thanks to Hamster
Japanese conversion specialist Hamster - famous for its superb line of Neo Geo ports on the Switch eShop - has just revealed that it has gained the licence to bring some of Irem's most beloved coin-op titles to Nintendo's console. The first game is Arcade Archives Zippy Race, which is due for release this year in Japan...
Video See How Well DOOM Holds Up on Switch Compared to Xbox One
Hell on Mars, but in a good way
It's probably fairly safe to say that nobody expected DOOM to arrive on the Nintendo Switch before it was announced. A truly bonefide modern generation shooter coming to what is in terms of form factor a handheld console? We know they say DOOM runs on anything, but still, we were surprised. We were even more...
Nintendo Download 9th November (Europe)
DOOM! Snipperclips Plus! Cat Quest! Octodad! Sonic Forces! Much more!
It's time for the Nintendo Download Update, and it's another busy week in Europe. There are multiple intriguing retail arrivals on the Switch, along with various download-only options and DLC. The 3DS and Wii U also get in on the act along with the usual batch of discounts, so...
Video L.A. Noire for Nintendo Switch Gets a Smart New Trailer
You use the touchscreen, ya see?
For those of us that already own L.A. Noire on PC / PS3 / Xbox 360, it's tough to justify buying it again for the Nintendo Switch. Then you see Rockstar's new Switch trailer and realise how cool it is to have the game on a portable device, and suddenly it's time to check the bank balance. Assuming these are real...
News This Is The Most Touching Miiverse Tribute Of Them All
"Thank you"
The time that we wished would never come has now arrived, Miiverse is officially now no longer a thing. Back in August Nintendo notified customers that the plug would be pulled on the 8th November, and so it came to pass. Miiverse users were encouraged to submit a final doodle in October, which would be used to create a giant...
News Here’s Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon’s First Global Mission
Let's see if we can make this one
Global Missions were something that saw their debut with Pokémon Sun and Moon, tasking players around the world with collectively working towards a goal, like catching so many Pokémon. The problem is, not many players were aware of these missions and the goals were often a bit too ambitious, so they weren’t...
Video Gear.Club Unlimited Gets A Tabletop Mode Test Drive On Switch
Start your engines
PlayStation 4 owners may be as pleased as punch with the realism on display in Gran Turismo Sport, but they can't play the game on the move like Switch owners will be able to with Gear.Club Unlimited when it power slides onto the Switch on 1st December. In the video above you can see how the game performs in tabletop mode on...
News Humble Bundle Is Bringing Side-Scrolling Musical Adventure Wandersong To Switch
You're a walking musical instrument!
Humble Bundle is publishing Dumb & Fat Games’ Wandersong on Switch, it has been confirmed. Described as a "side-scrolling musical adventure", you assume the role of a "silly bard who embarks on a globe-trotting journey to learn about the mysterious Earthsong, said to be able to prevent the universe’s...
News Transcripted Is Coming to the Switch eShop Soon
Just what the doctor ordered
The Switch is the hottest console right now for quirky indie games to find their time in the spotlight, and the wave of new releases on the console is coming thick and fast. One indie game of note that’s due out in the near future is that of Transcripted, a unique match three puzzler/shoot ‘em up hybrid that looks a...
News Pokémon GO Dev Niantic Working On Harry Potter Mobile Game, New Console Titles Planned
Warner Bros. established Portkey Games to handle Potter outings
Pokémon GO developer Niantic's next project will be a Harry Potter smartphone game, it has been revealed. Harry Potter: Wizards Unite will use the same core tech which powers not only Pokémon GO but Niantic's earlier release, Ingress. You'll be able to "explore real-world...
News Teslagrad Will Bring a Spark to the Switch eShop in December
It has magnetic appeal
We've seen a number of quality titles from the Wii U eShop make their way onto the Switch, and another to put on the wishlist is Teslagrad by Rain Games. It featured a while ago at the Tokyo Game Show ahead of its Japanese release, and now the North American Switch eShop has confirmed a Western release date. It's listed for...
Wednesday8th Nov 2017
Gotta go fast
Sonic Forces has found itself in a rather tricky position at launch; some of the build-up to the game’s release suggested a potential flop in the making. Early impressions from the game’s demo and previews told a story of apprehension, and the fact that most review codes were sent out so incredibly late suggested that even...
News Zelda: Breath of the Wild's Champions' Ballad DLC is Set for a December Release
Just to end any lingering November hopes
Although the new Champions amiibo arrive this week, Nintendo has said little to date about the final part of the expansion pass for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. Sure, we'll get a quirky Xenoblade Chronicles 2 costume crossover this week, but for many of us the real wait is for the promised
Toying with your emotions
Point-and-click adventure games have historically found their audience on PC, especially in the heyday of the early-to-mid '90s with series such as Broken Sword and Monkey Island. While there has always been a core fanbase for this style of game on mouse-driven systems, the genre has been brought into both the console with...
Rumour Buster The Nintendo 64 Classic Mini Game List 'Leak' is a Batch of Old PDF Files
So, erm, calm down
If we were to bet on whether the big N will produce a Nintendo 64 Classic / Mini in the next couple of years, we'd put our money on that happening. The success of the NES and SNES models has clearly got the company's attention, as it's been putting effort into distributing decent stock for the latest system and is preparing to...
Review Kirby Battle Royale (3DS)
With added cheese
When Nintendo confirmed a 'multiplayer-focused' Kirby title plenty speculated over the approach it would take, but Kirby Battle Royale ultimately delivers a rather predictable spin-off release. What we have, once you get past an initial introduction that suggests a different style entirely, is a minigame collection, one...
News New Fire Emblem Warriors Update Basically Turns The Game Into Ghouls 'n Ghosts
Who needs armour, right?
Fire Emblem Warriors update 1.2 launches on November 16th and Nintendo has revealed what it will bring to the game. The most unique feature is "Disrobe". This works in conjunction with the new weapon attribute, "Armour Piercer Blow". When hit by a weapon with this attribute, characters will enter an "armour...
News Super Mario Maker Updates Are Now Live
Goodbye, Miiverse!
The day has finally dawned when Miiverse—Nintendo’s ill-fated attempt at a social network—is seeing its end. Miiverse was an integral part of the Wii U experience, and though the sluggish console OS discouraged heavy usage of it, the network still played a significant role in many games, like Splatoon and Super Mario Maker...
News The Latest Zelda: Breath of the Wild Gift Aims to Get Your Gear Up to Scratch
And encourages flirting with fairies
Nintendo has kept the gifts coming in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild on Switch, and the latest is now available via the system's News tab. It's all about levelling up armour, which is a pretty important part of the game when it comes to equipping yourself for the tougher challenges. To do this...
News Monolith Soft Discusses the Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Art Style and Its Focus on Story
"Leaning toward something like Japanese animation"
This week we got a good look at Xenoblade Chronicles 2 in the latest Nintendo Direct broadcast, a somewhat quickfire and dizzying run through plenty of core features. It's a game that still seems to be having a tricky time winning over everyone, however - there's the daunting depth, of course, and...
News The Results of the First Kirby Copy Ability Poll Are In
Guess what won?
Kirby has got a good year ahead of him, with the spin-off Kirby Battle Royale due out on the 3DS later this year and with Kirby Star Allies on track to deliver a more conventional Kirby experience sometime this spring. Kirby has always been defined by his copy abilities, so Nintendo has taken to running a poll to see which copy...
News Merchoid Has Your Christmas Covered With These Festive Nintendo Jumpers
You'll be the talk of the office party in one of these
Christmas may feel like it's a while away yet but we're already seeing festive items appearing in shops as the giant global commercial juggernaut slowly but surely splutters into gear. Before long you'll be panicking about buying last-minute gifts for distant relations and wondering where on...
News Super Mario Odyssey and Nintendo Switch Continue Strong Run in Japan
Wahoo!
It's the middle of the week, which means it's time for the Media Create charts out of Japan. The previous week saw Super Mario Odyssey hit around half a million sales at launch, the figure varying depending on whether you prefer Media Create or Famitsu numbers. Starting with the software chart this week, Mario's adventure has been...
News System Shock Reboot On Switch "Not Off The Table"
Lost in space
Nightdive Studios is currently hard at work rebooting the classic 1994 FPS adventure System Shock, and has released a Kickstarter update showing where the title currently stands. If you've already backed the game then the footage will naturally be of interest - it's shaping up nicely, if a little slowly - but the biggest news for...
News Investment Banking Firm Predicts Switch Will Sell 115.8 Million Units By 2023
23 million consoles expected to sell in the next financial year
Japanese investment banking company Nomura Securities has predicted that the Nintendo Switch will sell 115.8 million units by 2023. This bold prediction comes after a blistering first year on sale, where the hybrid console has confounded expectations across the board. Nomura also...
News ToeJam & Earl: Back In The Groove Is Delayed Into 2018
Totally bogus
If you were one of the backers of the successful ToeJam & Earl: Back in the Groove Kickstarter campaign, unfortunately it seems you are going to have to wait a little bit longer to get your grubby mitts on the game. Here's the latest statement from Humanature explaining a delay into 2018: Greg here with a...
News Penguin Wars Is Headed To Switch Next Year
The war of all wars
If you have fond memories of playing the classic Game Boy game Penguin Wars back in the day, like your humble scribe, then you will no doubt be delighted to hear that the game is being revamped for the Switch by Dispatch Games and is planned for a release in early 2018. The classic rule of having 10 balls to throw at each...
News Get Ready To Slam Dunk With The Next Neo Geo Game For Switch, Street Hoop
Double Dribble
We all love a bit of basketball action here at Nintendo Life, so we were delighted to hear that the Data East's classic Neo Geo game Street Hoop is heading it's way to the Switch tomorrow courtesy of Hamster. We reviewed this back in 2010 when it landed on the Wii Virtual Console it netted an impressive 8/10. Here's what we had...
News New ARMS Stage Gets Teased On Twitter
Sleepy ruins ahoy!
The Japanese ARMS Twitter account has teased a new arena which is coming to the game soon. Biff says (at least from what we can make out from the rather ropey Google translation) that the arena is based in some ruins which lie "deep in the forest". This battleground was apparently home to ARMS contests when the association was...
Community We Need Your Very Best Speedrun-Style Jumps from Super Mario Odyssey
Get featured in an upcoming compilation
To say Super Mario Odyssey gives you freedom of movement is quite the understatement, as no doubt anyone who's played the game can attest. We love them so much that we're looking to you for the absolute best jumps possible, be they high, long, or just extremely complex and satisfying. We'll be featuring the...
Tuesday7th Nov 2017
News Bandai Namco To Announce Three Big Switch Titles Early Next Year
"We didn’t think the Switch [would] be accepted this fast"
Bandai Namco has revealed during its financial results briefing that it will be announcing three big titles for Switch sometime early next year. Company president Mitsuaki Taguchi delivered the news, and stated that the names of the three games would be made known by Spring / Summer 2018...
Review Cartoon Network: Battle Crashers (Switch)
"Suckin' at something is the first step to being sorta good at something"
There’s definitely a weird charm to Cartoon Network’s original programming that plays to the sensibilities of children today but also harkens back to animated shows of yore. They’re pithy in their delivery of laughs, willing to riff off of in-show in-jokes and are even a...
Random Shin Megami Tensei Fans Voted For Their Top Demon, We Kinda Wish They Hadn't
This is definitely a "pocket monster"
Shin Megami Tensei is a big deal in Japan, and over the years has added more and more demon types to its ranks that you could call it a satanic version of Pokémon. There are so many demons in the series now - 345, to be exact - that Atlus decided to hold a vote to see which ones fans liked the most. Now...
News Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Gets Expansion Pass and Surprise Breath of the Wild Crossover
Link, what are you wearing?
Nintendo has finished its Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Nintendo Direct, and it had a couple of surprises thrown in for good measure. Perhaps unsurprisingly, but still new for the series, is the announcement of an expansion pass. The pass will have a relatively hefty price (EU below), but include five sets of content. When the...
Review Heroes Of The Monkey Tavern (Switch eShop)
Brief but decent dungeon fun
Not long ago the four heroes were rich, but unfortunately they are alcoholics and after a few days drinking in the Monkey Tavern they are broke. This should be the point at which they crawl home and sober up, but then a man mentions a place with lots of treasure. Before he’s properly explained the terrible dangers, the...
News Xenoblade Chronicles 2 to Get Japanese Voiceover Option in Free Launch DLC
eShop pre-purchase to also go live
Nintendo has, it seems, been listening to a consistently vocal part of its fanbase in recent times. Plenty have wanted the option to have the 'original' Japanese voice-track as an option in major games, and that's started to - gradually - happen. A post-launch update to The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild added...
News Physical Version Of WWE 2K18 Requires A 24GB Download To Play
Heavyweight champion
Not so long ago we reported on the news that the eShop version of WWE 2K18 - which still doesn't have a solid release date, amazingly - would require 32GB of storage space, making a MicroSD card a necessity. Those of you expecting the physical version to be a different story are going to be disappointed, as it has been...
News Monster Hunter XX On Switch Helps Capcom Post Impressive Growth
Title shows "stalwart performance"
Monster Hunter XX on Switch may be seen by some fans as something of a lazy port of an old title by Capcom - especially when you consider that the swanky new Monster Hunter: World is coming to PS4 and Xbox One in the near future - but it has helped the publisher to another bumper year. Net sales for the six...
Video Digital Foundry's Analysis Points To Switch Sonic Forces Being The Worst Version
Does that surprise anyone?
Sonic Forces launches today and we sadly don't have a review for you - suffice to say review code has gone out very late indeed - but our friends over at Digital Foundry do at least have some comparison footage which shows how the Switch version shapes up against the PS4 and Xbox One iterations. The news isn't good for...
Watch The Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Nintendo Direct - Live!
Are you feeling it?
We've not been short of Nintendo Direct broadcasts to enjoy this year, and now we have one dedicated to upcoming Switch title Xenoblade Chronicles 2. It's pleasing to see the big-name title get plenty of attention ahead of release, and we'll no doubt learn a lot about the plot, characters, battle mechanics and the range of...
News Grezzo Is Hiring Programmers to Help Make a “Legend”
What's the '2' for?
Grezzo is a studio that’s got a decent pedigree; it’s responsible for the two Zelda remasters on the 3DS and the little known Ever Oasis from this past summer. By all counts, the studio puts out solid work, and it stands to reason that Nintendo would continue utilizing them for smaller projects like they’ve done in the...
News Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle Drives Positive Switch Sales for Ubisoft
Bodes well for future support
In the nadir of the Wii U's mid-life, when third-party support rapidly dried up, it was easy to complain about major companies that had walked away. Yet in some cases it was an inevitable business decision - for example by Spring 2014 Ubisoft was reporting that the Wii U was accounting for just 3% of its game sales. The...
Feature What We Expect From the Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Nintendo Direct
Along with every British dialect imaginable
The Nintendo Direct broadcasts keep coming, with a Xenoblade Chronicles 2 special just hours away. It's not necessarily surprising that we're getting this particular presentation - Xenoblade Chronicles X had its own Direct in 2015 - and there's plenty of scope for Nintendo to keep us intrigued with the...
News Super Mario 64-Style Platformer Ginger: Beyond The Crystal Is Coming To Switch
eShop and physical releases incoming
Badland Games is bringing Drakhar's Ginger: Beyond the Crystal to the Nintendo Switch eShop, it has been revealed. Heavily inspired by the likes of Super Mario 64, Spyro, Zelda and Donkey Kong Country, Ginger will be available in digital format on the eShop starting on November 17th. A boxed
News WaterField Launches Its Arcade Gaming Case for Nintendo Switch
Based on user feedback of "carry more stuff but make it smaller"
Gaming can be an expensive hobby, by the time you add extra controllers and actual games to accompany your console. With the Nintendo Switch you also need to consider a carry case to keep it safe on your travels, though most seem to have opted for the entirely competent official and...
Deals UK Retailer Tesco Is Offering 3 For 2 On amiibo
While stocks last
Missing some vital Nintendo-themed plastic toys in your collection? Fear not, as UK superstore chain Tesco is currently running an offer where you can pick up 3 amiibo figures for the price of 2. At the time of writing the offer includes almost 40 different figures, but stock is likely to sell out fast so if you're missing any...
News Get Revved Up for Rocket League With Its Switch Launch Trailer
Gets the green light in one week
It's been a year with some high profile releases on the Switch eShop, and the upcoming Rocket League is among the biggest to date; it'll eventually be available at retail in some form, too. In coming to Switch the hugely popular driving / football / action title will be playable on the go for the first time, and...
Out Today Sonic Leads New Switch eShop Arrivals to Get the Week Started
SEGA's latest big push for its mascot
As is now the norm the Switch eShop's release slate for each week typically comes in a couple of batches. Beyond the usual Thursday update we also get retail and download-only titles earlier in the week, and as we've done in recent times we're giving you a reminder of what's out today. After all, we all need to...
News Circle Is Resurrecting Wii U Title Koi DX For The Switch eShop
A fish out of water?
Circle Entertainment is bringing Koi DX to the Switch eShop this week. Released on the Wii U a while ago, Koi DX places you in the role of a lone fish which has become separated from its owner and is tasked with purifying waters polluted by mankind. Naughty mankind. To do this, you must explore the waters for other fish...
Monday6th Nov 2017
Random Here's Why SNES Shooter Phalanx Had That Weird Banjo Guy On Its Cover
"Today it might be called a WTF moment"
Kemco's Phalanx may not be one of the greatest 16-bit shooters ever made - heck, it's not even close to being one of the best shooters on the SNES - but it has become famous for having one of the strangest western covers in gaming history. Even at the time of release, people simply couldn't fathom what an old...
Review Monopoly for Nintendo Switch (Switch)
Should you take a 'Chance'?
If you had to think of one household board game that almost everyone is likely to know, it would be Monopoly. The centre of countless family gatherings over the years, Monopoly is often seen as that one game that can get the whole brood involved and that everybody loves; that is until they remember how ridiculously long...
News Don't Hold Your Breath For Monster Hunter: World On Switch
"We want to deliver the perfectly adapted game for the hardware"
Monster Hunter: World sees the famous series return to domestic consoles for the first time in quite a while, and is considered by many to be Capcom's big push to make the franchise a AAA proposition all over the globe, not just in Japan. However, the game's impending release on...
Guide Super Mario Odyssey: How To Get All Outfits, Stickers And Souvenirs
All prices, locations, and unlock requirements revealed!
Super Mario Odyssey boasts an enormous amount of collectables; Power Moons are the obvious one, of course, but there are many more things that you can try to get your hands on, too. You will likely have noticed that Mario can dress up in a whole range of different outfits and costumes - his...
Review Morphite (Switch eShop)
Reasonably fun-obtainium
It is remarkably easy to pigeonhole any game one way or the other. Last year's No Man's Sky debacle highlighted the pressure on indie games and their creators from all conceivable angles, not least from an increasingly vocal, demanding and influential consumer base. Unfortunately, that particular game became a victim of its...
News Nintendo's Updated Switch and 3DS Infographic Shows Off Winter Line-Up
How many will you buy?
We're well and truly into the silly - and also fun - season of retail game releases, as publishers scramble to claim a big slice of the Holiday shopping pie. Nintendo is in on the act too, and over the weekend its European subsidiary released an updated infographic that shows the variety of Switch and 3DS games we had during...
News Microsoft Wants To Reach Gamers On Rival Systems, Says Xbox Chief Phil Spencer
Focus is on growing game sales and services, apparently
Microsoft is about to launch the Xbox One X worldwide, the company's latest play in what has become an increasingly competitive hardware arena. The Xbox One has lost out to the PlayStation 4 in terms of global share, while Nintendo's Switch has seemingly carved out a whole new sector of the...
Review Monster Jam: Crush It! (Switch)
A giant flat tire
Even to someone without an earnest interest in them, monster trucks are an awe-inspiring sight. The giant wheels, the loud engine and a gauche chassis upholding a crazily designed body scream power both literally and figuratively. It’s not hard to imagine wanting to drive one, jumping over destroyed cars and hills whilst the...
Review Splasher (Switch eShop)
Stay fresh!
There’s no shortage of platformers on the Switch eShop nowadays, but that certainly hasn’t done anything to deter Splasher from carving out its own niche in the library. Created by some staff that worked on the likes Rayman Legends and Rayman Origins, Splasher works as a brilliant callback to that style of twitch platforming while...
News Don't Rule Out Hearthstone On Switch, Says Blizzard Senior Designer
"That’s absolutely something we’d explore in time"
It doesn't take much imagination to picture how amazing Hearthstone would be on Switch. That large screen would be perfect for the game's touch-based interface, and when playing in docked mode you could use the motion-sensing Joy-Con to control a mouse-like interface. What's not to like?...
News There's Plenty Of Retail Opportunity For Third Parties On Switch, Says Sold Out Boss
"Nintendo does not exclude you, it just asks you to up your game"
The Switch continues to sell like hot cakes the world over but amazingly we're still seeing some reluctant publishers, such as EA, playing the waiting game when it comes to supporting the system. As a result, Switch is given less shelf space within retail stores than the PS4 and Xbox...
Random Bask in the Nostalgia of Nintendo's Old Flash Games and Websites
The curse and wonder of Flash
The internet has evolved a great deal over the last 20 years, to put it mildly. There was a time in the early-to-mid noughties, for example, when Flash was a big part of online browsing. Sometimes it was used extremely poorly, but it was also a useful tool for making websites more interactive and interesting; naturally...
News DOOM Pre-Purchase is Now Live on the European Switch eShop
Suit up, marine
There are some heavy-hitters arriving on the Switch over the next few weeks, one of them being DOOM. It'll be fascinating to see how this one is received on Nintendo's system, and those eager to jump in as soon as it lands on 10th November may be looking into pre-orders. Just last week Nintendo of Europe confirmed that The Elder...
News Suda51 Wants Travis Strikes Again: No More Heroes To Be Playable With One Joy-Con
"I think the challenge is worthwhile"
Travis Strikes Again: No More Heroes was something of a shock announcement for Switch, but now we know it's coming the hype is most definitely real. We imagine the game will top many a Switch owner's wish-list, and the good news is that designer Goichi "Suda51" Suda is taking this project very...
News 1-2 Switch Update Adds Video Sharing Functionality
Capture 30 seconds of cow-milking action
Do you remember good old 1-2-Switch, the slightly forgettable minigame bonanza everyone bought alongside the rather excellent The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild? It went on to sell a whopping 1.37 million units, so it certainly found its audience. Even if like many of us at Nintendo Life you have grown...
Video Get Up to Speed With the Sonic Forces Launch Trailer
Drama and fist bumps
Sonic Forces is out on 7th November, and plenty will be hoping that Sonic Team's release will bring us the second top-notch title for the mascot this year, following in the footsteps of Sonic Mania. For those eagerly jumping in on day one the wait is almost over. To get people in the mood the official launch trailer...
News Pokémon GO's Raid Battle Roster Gets A Rejig
We heard you guys like Metapod
Niantic has surprised Pokémon GO players by updating the game's raid roster over the weekend. The most noticeable change is the fact that raids now last for 45 minutes instead of the usual hour. However, Niantic has also changed the raid roster around a bit, with some of the choices proving to make more sense...
Saturday4th Nov 2017
Review Art of Fighting 3: The Path of the Warrior (Switch eShop / Neo Geo)
Impressive fighting finale
HAMSTER’s ACA Neo Geo series has brought a number of one-on-one brawlers to the Switch, and now here’s another one. The first Art of Fighting game may have been visually impressive for its time, but it was lacking in the gameplay department meaning there was little reason to pick it up on Switch. Laughing in the face...
News Your Joy-Con Can Now Have a D-Pad if You’re Brave Enough
The ‘D’ is for ‘DIY’
Since time immemorial, or at least since the console was announced, many Switch fanciers have yearned for a traditional D-Pad on their left Joy-Con. The button alternative makes sense for using the controllers on their side, but it can be frustrating to use for many of the 2D games available. Nintendo hasn’t offered a...
News Rayman Legends: Definitive Edition Update Tackles Load Times and Framerate on Switch
Is hopefully 'armless otherwise
Rayman Legends: Definitive Edition is a solid Switch iteration of a fantastic game. However, it arguably isn't 'definitive' - for one thing it lacks a few features from other versions that could have been possible and, oddly, had some minor performance and loading quirks at launch. Our chums at Digital Foundry...
Friday3rd Nov 2017
Review Chess Ultra (Switch eShop)
Don't En Pass(ant) on this one
Chess is one of the world's oldest and most finely crafted games. Its strategies and complexities have fascinated players for decades (centuries, even), and at a professional level commands extraordinary dedication and expertise. For the majority of us it's an engaging game that is nevertheless quite casual, as we...
Guide Super Mario Odyssey: Finding All The Captain Toad Locations For Extra Power Moons
We've found you, Captain Toad!
Finding every Power Moon in Super Mario Odyssey is quite the adventure; the amount of different methods needed to acquire a complete collection is staggering and you may find that you need a little bit of help along the way. One of the many tasks you'll need to complete for a full set is finding every single Captain...
Talking Point The Case for Super Mario Odyssey as the Greatest Mario Game
Breaking boundaries
Super Mario Odyssey has been out in the wild for a week, and it's safe to say that its launch couldn't have gone much better. Critically acclaimed, to the sort of levels seen with The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, it's also been a notable commercial success. Switch owners have rushed to buy it, breaking sales
News Awesome Games Done Quick Will Have Zelda: Breath of the Wild as its Big Finale
All main quests, no amiibo
Twice a year we have Games Done Quick events, in which there's a full week of speedrunning to raise money for charity. They're hugely popular, and the Summer event raised an eye-watering $1,792,632, which is fantastic. The January event is running from 7th to 14th January at The Holiday Inn Dulles Hotel in Herndon,...
News Sky Force Reloaded Is Coming to the Switch
Maybe a physical release is on the cards?
Part of the pull of the Switch’s hybrid nature is that no game on the platform feels too big or too small for it, as the handheld nature can make those smaller indie experiences feel like a natural fit. Currently, there’s a bit of a dearth of shmup games in the Switch library, which is a bit...
Video You Might Want To Make A Drink Before Watching This Metroid History Feature
The perfect way to fill your lunch break
While Mario and Zelda are often cited as Nintendo's biggest franchises, few video game series attract as loyal and dedicated a following as Metroid. Since the first NES game in the '80s players have become hopelessly immersed in the world of Samus Aran, and after a long period without any new games,...
News Captain Rainbow's Fan-Made Translation Patch Is Now Available For Testing
A rocky rainbow road to English text
Captain Rainbow was one of the Wii's most original titles but sadly it never got localised for western release. While it's certainly possible to fight your way through the game without any knowledge of Kanji, a western translation is something fans have been holding out for for years - and it's now a reality...
News Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Nintendo Direct Coming November 7th
More news on the Switch's biggest JRPG yet
Nintendo has just revealed that it will be broadcasting a Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Nintendo Direct on November 7th. The broadcast takes place at 6am Pacific / 9am Eastern / 2pm UK / 13pm CET. Well be hosting our own live-chat on the day, as usual. Will you be tuning in? What do you hope to see...
Random Say Goodbye To Miiverse With This Touching Tribute
Pay your last respects
Oh Miiverse, we hardly knew ye. It seems like only yesterday that Nintendo announced its bold vision to create a social network for gamers, but sadly the plan didn't quite work out. We've already highlighted our favourite Miiverse moments but the video tribute shown above - created with heartfelt care by Christian...
News Snipperclips Will Finally Support the Pro Controller and Joy-Con Grip
For those of us with adult-sized hands
Snipperclips - Cut it out, together! is a lovely game, and was a deserved launch success on the Switch eShop. Developed by the small UK studio SFB Games and published by Nintendo, it's set to have a second life as a retail release with the upcoming Plus edition, with that version's extra levels and modes also...
News My Nintendo in North America Adds New Sonic Rewards
50% off games! Wallpapers! Themes!
Sega enjoyed a good moment in the spotlight late this summer with the release of Sonic Mania, the 2D return to form that the series has been long overdue for. That’s not all the Sonic we’ll be seeing this year, however; Sonic Forces is due out later this month, hopefully to similarly impact the 3D line of Sonic...
News Retro-Bit's Super Retro-Cade Adds Technos Classics To Its Lineup
Double Dragon! Renegade! Combatribes!
Retro-Bit has revealed that select Technos titles will be featured on its forthcoming Super Retro-Bit micro-console. The company lifted the lid on the new system a short time ago, and announced that it would come pre-loaded with Capcom and Data East titles such as Strider, Final Fight, Joe & Mac and many...
News Nintendo Wastes No Time In Updating Super Mario Run For iPhone X
"See what it’s like to play on the wide screen"
Today has seen many excitable people get their sweaty palms on Apple's new fondleslab, the iPhone X. The big deal this year is that the handset possesses an almost bezel-less display and uses newfangled Face ID technology to unlock the phone using nothing but your face. If you're one of the many...
News Get Ready To Party With This New Trailer For Mario Party: The Top 100
The party returns
Just when you thought that Nintendo was finished with the 3DS, as units of the Nintendo Switch fly off shelves, here comes Mario Party: The Top 100 to confirm Nintendo's ongoing commitment to its veteran handheld line. If you've played a Mario Party game in the past, you will likely have a good idea of what to expect here. The...
Feature Ripstone On Making the Right Moves With Chess Ultra on Nintendo Switch
Chess on Switch is "the perfect hybrid of technology and tradition"
With over 200 games already available on the Switch eShop we're seeing most genres and game styles covered, to varying degrees. Platformers, puzzle games, shooters, FPS, racing - they have been catered to in one form or another. A welcome recent addition is Chess Ultra by Ripstone,...
News Nintendo Launches a 'Switch Moments Come to Life' Commercial
It has Bowser in it, so that's cool
Over the past few years Nintendo's been upping its game with its trailers and commercials, reaching a high point recently with a fabulous Super Mario Odyssey musical. With the lucrative Holiday shopping window now around the corner we can see the latest big pitch for the Switch - called 'Nintendo Switch Moments...
News Spellspire Should Keep Word Wizards Busy on the Switch eShop
Spellbinding
10tons has been on a roll lately, releasing new games on an almost weekly basis on the Switch eShop. On 9th November it will be the turn of Spellspire, which will cost $9.99US. Spellspire casts the player in the role of a nerdy wizard climbing a 100 level tower; plenty of monsters must be defeated and loot collected on the way. Combat...
News Octodad: Dadliest Catch is Inked In for a Switch Release
It's just days away
Back when the PS4 was doing the rounds in its pre-launch tour, Octodad: Dadliest Catch was one of the games being showcased as an Indie release for the console at expos (though it arrived on PC first of all). It was actually a sequel, and certainly earned plenty of plaudits when it arrived. It eventually made its way to Wii U...
News VOEZ Is Getting 14 New Songs In Its Next Free Update
The gift that keeps on giving
Switch music title VOEZ is getting 14 new tracks as part of its upcoming 1.3 update. The update is due to arrive next week - November 9th, to be exact - and publisher Flyhigh Works has showcased two of the tracks: "25 Color Twilight" and "Promise from Another World". You can check them both out around the sixteen...
News Intense Arcade Combat Sidescroller Obelus Opens Crowdfunding Drive
Switch is the console focus
A new Fig crowdfunding campaign has opened for Obelus, which is described as an "intense arcade combat sidescroller with a thought provoking narrative". Created by Springloaded, Obelus places you in the shoes of Dave an interplanetary insurance salesman who finds himself "travelling and fighting aggressive...
Thursday2nd Nov 2017
Review Just Dance 2018 (Switch)
Strut your stuff
Just Dance is a series that likely needs no introduction; for the last nine years Ubisoft has regularly released a new version of its smash-hit franchise every October, helping the franchise’s sales to reach staggeringly high figures. This year is (predictably) no different as Just Dance 2018 takes over as the newest entry, hoping...
News Reggie on Backing Up Your Saves with the Switch
“It’s an area we’re going to continue working on”
One of the biggest criticisms levied against the Switch is the lack of versatility when it comes to how save data is handled. The console currently has no way of backing up data, to a cloud service or to external media, so if your Switch happens to break, it’ll take all save data with it...
Poll Which is the Best Super Mario Game?
Choose the best 2D, 3D and overall winners
With all of the buzz and excitement around the recent release of Super Mario Odyssey, a question doing the rounds is whether it's the 'best' Mario game. If you happen to be sharing a beverage with a group of gamers anytime soon drop that question and let the cards fall where they may. We have some thoughts...
News Don't Buy Monopoly On Switch, Unless You Like Waiting
Ubisoft is working on a fix, thankfully
Monopoly launched on the Switch yesterday, which means you can finally put the dog-eared and battered board game your family has had since 1986 (which has loads of pieces missing and half the money is gone) back in the cupboard where it belongs. Yay! Well, no quite. Those who have downloaded the game are...
Nintendo Download 2nd November (North America)
Sonic Forces! Morphite! Super Beat Sports! Sparkle 2 EVO! More!
It's another week, dear readers, and we have the Nintendo Download Update details for North America. There were various arrivals earlier in the week and now we have the formal update that is, as normal, rather busy and full of options. There are some varied and intriguing choices across...
News The Villainous Giovanni Returns In Pokémon Ultra Sun And Ultra Moon
And he's assembled a team of past villains, too
Team Rocket boss Giovanni - who appeared way back in Pokémon Red and Pokémon Blue - will appear in Pokémon Ultra Sun and Pokémon Ultra Moon, it has been revealed today. Giovanni has assembled a team of bosses from past games in the series, dubbed Team...
News Nintendo Acknowledges Iwata Tribute On Switch, But Has "Nothing To Announce"
"So that’s that"
Remember the secret game of NES Golf hidden inside each and every Switch console? It would seem Nintendo is prepared to officially acknowledge the existence of this hidden gem - taken by many to be a tribute to the late Satoru Iwata - but that's about it. Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aime, when asked by
News You Won't Be Able To Download L.A. Noire Without A MicroSD Card
Retail version requires 14GB download, too
If you're planning on downloading L.A. Noire when it arrives on Switch, you may want to make sure you've got a MicroSD card installed, as the game is too big to be downloaded to the console's internal storage. Rockstar has revealed that the eShop version is a whopping 29GB in size. The S
Review Mutation Nation (Switch eShop / Neo Geo)
Rad dudes
The Neo Geo was not exactly short on choice for fighting games, with many-a-series of one-on-one brawlers available; though they were not as numerous, there were also some sidescrolling beat ‘em ups to pick from too. Several have already arrived on the Switch’s eShop and now HAMSTER brings another in the form of Mutation Nation. Like...
Nintendo Download 2nd November (Europe)
Kirby Battle Royale! Morphite! Pokemon and Skyrim pre-purchases! More!
It's another Nintendo Download Update for Europe, and it's a rather interesting batch. We have some high profile pre-purchases along with varied games that are actually out this week, from promising Indie titles to a major first-party arrival on the 3DS. Let's get to it. Switch...
News Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap Is Getting A Physical Release On Switch
Thanks to Nicalis
We absolutely adored Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap when it landed on the Switch eShop earlier this year; Lizardcube's retro remake took the Sega Master System classic and improved on it in every way possible. Of course retro gamers love nothing more than collecting boxes and game cards, so having this game as a download only...
Guide Watch How You Can Perform Some Crazy Speedrun-Style Jumps in Super Mario Odyssey
A need-a for speed-a
The speedrunning community is no doubt already hot on Super Mario Odyssey as we speak, but what about if you just fancy ducking, diving, and jumping like a gamer possessed without the pressure of doing things as quickly as possible? Well if you're looking to perform some mad jumps with equally mad skills, make sure you give the...
News Owlboy Will Swoop Onto the Switch on 13th February
Will potentially have a retail edition, too
Owlboy is a game that we've been eagerly awaiting on the Switch; confirmed back in May, there'd been little said about it since. Now D-Pad Studio has confirmed that the title will come to Switch and other consoles on 13th February, so we're in the home stretch. The announcement was made as part of a video...
News Super Mario Odyssey is the Fastest Selling Mario Title to Date in the US
Wahoo!
It's safe to say that Super Mario Odyssey has been a hit so far, both critically and commercially. It's been clocking up impressive sales in all territories, and now Nintendo of America has confirmed a notable landmark for the US market. In its first five days on sale Odyssey sold over 1.1 million units in the US, making it the fastest...
Review King Oddball (Switch eShop)
Swing when you're winning
As ports of mobile games take up more and more online marketplace space, it's easy - if not completely fair - to dismiss them as competition with first party or even console-specific indie titles. Viewed by some as shallow and disposable time killers at best, and at worst... well, you get the idea. The phenomenon that...
Book Review Neo Geo: A Visual History
The future is now
We'll spare you the traditional spiel about how the Neo Geo was the pinnacle of gaming back in the '90s – if you own a Switch then chances are you're already intimately familiar with the amazing library of this beast, thanks to the fact that Japanese firm Hamster has been pumping out a stream of Neo Geo titles on the Switch eShop...
News Europe Gets Eight New Wii U and 3DS My Nintendo Discount Rewards
It's time to join the Federation Force!
Everyone loves a good discount and in Europe of Nintendo has slashed the prices of eight Wii U and 3DS games with discount rewards which are now available on My Nintendo. It's a good excuse use up those pesky platinum and gold points you may have been hoarding. Here are the discounts on offer this week:...
News Style Savvy: Styling Star Will Be a Festive Release in North America
Your chance to be a fashion mogul
Not long ago Nintendo of Europe confirmed a November release for Nintendo Presents: New Style Boutique 3 - Styling Star, the latest entry in the surprisingly accomplished series. The good news is that North American gamers won't miss out, even if they have to wait a bit longer before they play it. Eagle-eyed...
News Taiwanese Horror Title Detention Aims To Scare You Witless On Switch
Don't play it alone
Red Candle Games has revealed that its horror title Detention is coming to the Switch. Set in 1960s Taiwan under martial law, the game incorporates "religious elements based in Taiwanese/Chinese culture and mythology". The game has already been released on Steam and the NA PlayStation Store, where it has gained positive reviews...
Random SEGA Goes for Laughs in Eggman Promotion for Sonic Forces
Hats off, once again, to the Sonic social media team
Being a Sonic fans means dealing with various highs and lows, with the franchise being - we think it's fair to say - inconsistent over the years. In the past decade there have been excellent games, ok games and a couple that should never have seen the light of day. In recent years one thing has...
Feature RIVE: Ultimate Edition Is Coming This Month With New Features And Improvements
It really will be the "ultimate" edition of the game
Two Tribes has confirmed that its manic shooter RIVE is coming to the Switch eShop on November 17th, and it will be the best version of the game yet. For starters, it will offer a new Copilot Mode so you can play with a friend. This is a exclusive mode for the Switch version that allows two...
News Tallowmere Is Bringing Roguelike Mayhem To Switch Next Week
How far can you make it?
Perhaps you remember Tallowmere from its release on the Wii U eShop last year; we really liked it in our review. If you missed it, however, then we have some great news for you. Teyon will be taking on publishing duties this time and bringing Chris McFarland's indie game to the Switch eShop on 9th November, priced at...
News Stick It to The Man Will Bring Its Zany Humour to Switch This Month
It all started yesterday...
Stick It to the Man was a bit of a favourite of ours on the Wii U eShop - a zany puzzle adventure, it tasks you with reading and using the crazy thoughts of the cast in imaginative ways. Its script was co-written by Zoink CEO Klaus Lyngeled and Adventure Time veteran Ryan North; it's a treat. The good news...
Wednesday1st Nov 2017
Random Did Reggie Just Accidentally Reveal Switch's Next Big Game Announcement?
Or are we just reading way too much into this?
Switch has had an amazing first year, with some brilliant games in the form of Splatoon 2, ARMS, Breath of the Wild and, of course, Super Mario Odyssey. The future is looking a bit bare at present, though - Nintendo is clearly working on key titles but hasn't revealed them yet - with the exception of
Deals Upcoming Nintendo Switch Games And Accessories For November And December
Lots to look forward to!
Can you believe it's November already? It's a great time to be a Switch owner; we've recently seen the release of Super Mario Odyssey and Fire Emblem Warriors and there's still lots more to look forward to in the coming months - certainly enough to keep you occupied until Santa comes knocking at the end...
News Nintendo Outlines Black Friday Deals, With A "Link Green" Zelda 2DS Leading The Charge
Breath of the Wild "Explorer's Edition" also coming
Nintendo has lifted the lid on some of the offers it will be making available for this year's Black Friday event. The first bundle includes a "Link Green" 2DS system with orange buttons that comes with The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D pre-installed. This will retail for $79.99. Keeping...
News Bethesda Adopts "Popular Internet Saying" To Promote DOOM On Switch
Prepare for "Nintendoom"
Nintendo's critics have been saying that the Japanese company is on the rocks for years, and the term "Nintendoomed" is often lazily rolled out whenever the firm hits a bumpy patch in the road. The diminishing handheld market and the dismal Wii U era saw the phrase get used on several occasions, but since the success...
News Super Mighty Power Man Is The Mega Man Game You Always Wanted On Switch
Power up!
The lovely folks at Box Hedge Games recently reached out to tell us about their upcoming game Super Mighty Power Man, which - should its upcoming crowdfunding campaign be successful - is headed to the Switch eShop at some point in the foreseeable future. This Mega Man style game is quite exciting, as the team behind it...
News Nintendo Wants Everyone In Your House To Have Their Own Switch
Are you local?
Traditionally, one Nintendo console per household was enough. Granted, if you were a lucky kid you might have had your own personal SNES, GameCube or Wii in your bedroom all those years ago, but many homes buy a single machine which takes pride of place under the living room TV for the entire family to enjoy. With Switch, Nintendo...
News Worms W.M.D. And Overcooked: Special Edition Get Physical On Nintendo Switch In 2018
Boxing clever
UK publisher Sold Out is teaming up with Team17 to publish physical versions of Worms W.M.D and Overcooked: Special Edition on Switch, it has been revealed. Arriving in 2018, the two games will launch in physical form on Nintendo's console, adding two more titles to the machine's burgeoning retail lineup. Overcooked is already...
Review Wheels of Aurelia (Switch eShop)
Anything but a joyride
Imagine a driving game that takes on the form of a visual novel. That’s loosely what Wheels of Aurelia is like; the pointed summary is that it doesn’t really align with any traditional video game experience at all. Even within the context of an indie title, this one is as art house as they come. It’s not going to appeal...
Anniversary It's Been 10 Years Since Super Mario Galaxy Landed On The Wii
But do you prefer it to Super Mario Odyssey?
Time flies when you're having fun, and we're certainly having a lot of fun with the recently released Super Mario Odyssey on Switch. Of course, it is unlikely that we would have had the delights of Odyssey without the groundwork laid out before in Super Mario Galaxy which - funnily enough -...
News Pinball FX3 is Heading to the Switch With Unique Features
Vertical play, cross-platform and HD Rumble added to make you flip out
Zen Studios offered decent support for the Wii U and 3DS eShop, and it's now stepping up with the Switch eShop - it's confirmed that Pinball FX3 is coming to the store on 14th November; the initial download is free and includes the Sorcerer's Lair table, and you then buy other...
News EA Says It's Still Too Early To Judge Demand For More Games On Switch
We might have to wait until March before we see more EA titles
EA's company finance chief Black Jorgensen has told the Wall Street Journal that it's too early to accurately judge the demand for the company's games on the Nintendo Switch. EA has released FIFA 18 on the console so far, one of its biggest franchises, but reports suggest that the...
Video Adorable Super Mario Odyssey Easter Egg Plays Catchy Tunes Like a Music Box
Globetrotting
It's no secret that we absolutely love Super Mario Odyssey, and one of the things we love most is just how many teeny-tiny details can be found throughout, whatever their form. One of these is what could be classified as an easter egg that occurs when you jump repeatedly on the Odyssey's globe. Doing so will play a music box version...
News Nintendo Opens Super Mario Odyssey Photo Contest, But There's A Catch
Snappy chappy, Cappy!
One of the coolest things about Super Mario Odyssey is the fact that the game comes with a built-in photo mode where you can snap images, edit them and share them with others. Nintendo is clearly aware of the appeal of this mode, as it has just opened a competition via its Japanese site asking players to send in "Joy themed"...
News Nintendo Refuses To Confirm If Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp Will Connect To Console Outings
Better connected?
Nintendo's latest investor's Q&A has been published in Japanese, and while we wait for the full English translation a few bits and pieces are coming through on social media. According to Wall Street Journal's Takashi Mochizuki, Nintendo CEO Tatsumi Kimishima has refused to be drawn on the question of Animal...
News Switch Passes Two Million Sales In Japan Thanks To Super Mario Odyssey Fever
Game sells 512,000 copies in three days on sale
Super Mario Odyssey has given Switch the sales boost it needed to pass the two million consoles sold marker in its native Japan. Last week, Switch sold 133,094 units, with the bulk of that figure apparently thanks to the Super Mario Odyssey Switch bundle. Last week also marked the biggest delivery of...
Video Bloodstained Development Team Shares New Footage
Also, some new tracks from the OST
Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night—the hotly anticipated not-Castlevania from Koji Igarashi—is still on pace to release on the Switch, whenever the team gets around to it. Though it seems that we still have quite a wait ahead, it does look like steady progress is being made on the project, as the development...
News No More Fighting On An Empty Stomach With Zelda: Breath of the Wild's Latest Free Gift
Mmmm, Mighty Salt-Grilled Crab!
Nintendo is really on a roll with the free goodies they are handing out for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. If you check out the news section on your Nintendo Switch today, you will find a note from director Hidemaro Fujibayashi which gives you details about cooking dishes which boost your attacks. If...
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