News Pokémon Sun and Moon Version 1.2 Is Now Available for Download
Squashing more of those pesky Bug-types
News New Splatoon 2 Switch Accessories And Hardware Bundle Announced
Pro controller, case and Joy-Con - we'll take the lot, please
News AtGames Is Releasing A New Sega Genesis Clone To Rival The NES Classic Mini
85 games, 720p over HDMI and save states
News - 2017, Week 20
Monday22nd May 2017
News Nintendo's Response To Blind Rhythm Heaven Fan Will Warm Even The Coldest Of Hearts
"I will always support you, Nintendo"
Japanese boy Hibiki Sakai was diagnosed with retinoblastoma in both eyes at the age of one and a half, and following the surgical procedures necessary to save his life has been completely blind since the age of two. That hasn't stopped him indulging in many passions; he's a talented drummer and, like many...
Sunday21st May 2017
Poll Who Would You Like To See In Super Smash Bros. For Nintendo Switch?
Let the hype train begin…
It’s no secret that this writer is a huge Smash Bros. enthusiast - we’ve already covered what we’d like to see in the dreamed-about enhanced port/Director’s Cut edition of Smash 4 for Nintendo Switch, but what we have here is something arguably more exciting. As E3 looms near, we at Nintendo Life would like...
News Nintendo Switch Standalone Dock Goes Up for Pre-Order on Amazon UK
£80 for playing on another TV
The Nintendo Switch is already a very flexible piece of hardware, allowing you to play on a TV or with the system as a portable. Of course, some would like to easily play on multiple TVs in their house and swap between rooms, which is where standalone docks come into the reckoning. After some scruffy options from...
Saturday20th May 2017
Video The Complete History Of Mario Kart
From SNES to Switch in 25 years
In light of the recent launch of Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, we at Nintendo Life have been reminiscing about the celebrated history of the Mario Kart series. From the SNES to the new Nintendo Switch, Mario Kart has provided players around the globe with countless hours of shell-tossing entertainment. In this...
News Azure Striker Gunvolt: Striker Pack to Bring Two 3DS Gems to the Switch eShop
Along with the previously outed Mighty Gunvolt Burst
Inti Creates planned a double reveal at BitSummit in Kyoto, but unfortunately Famitsu magazine always leaks early online - it had already been confirmed through the publication that Mighty Gunvolt Burst is a new title coming to both Switch and 3DS. Nevertheless the formal reveal has now been made,...
News Famicom Version of "Rampart" Translated to English
But your castle is (with)in another castle!
If you fought in the great medieval wars of the 1990s, you might read the headline and wonder what the fuss is all about. After all Atari's "Rampart", a perfect mix of artillery / puzzle game, conquered the arcades and gained quick cult status among gamers; it also had many home conversions, even managing...
Friday19th May 2017
Retrospective The Awkward Birth of the DS, Nintendo's Most Successful System
How a third pillar became a golden goose
With 154.02 million consoles sold to date, the Nintendo DS is the company's most successful hardware platform, the world's best-selling dedicated handheld games console and the second most popular video games system of all time. Not a bad set of achievements for a handheld which, prior to launch, was debated,...
News Owlboy Is Coming to the Switch
It's a real hoot
Though the jury’s still out on long term, AAA third party support for the Nintendo Switch, it seems that the platform will at least enjoy a plethora of quality indie titles. Though the Wii U proved that this doesn’t necessarily spell success for a console, it also didn’t have the benefit of being a both a home console and...
Poll Who Is Your Favourite ARMS Fighter?
Let battle commence!
Following the recent Nintendo Direct it seems interest in Nintendo's upcoming motion-controlled brawler ARMS is at an all-time high. Newly revealed characters such as Twintelle seem to have resonated with lots of people too; you could say she's broken the internet, if that's one of your favoured phrases. While we all wait for...
News "No Plans" For Destiny 2 On Switch, Says Project Lead Who Loves Nintendo's Console
"I think it's pretty unrealistic"
Activision and Bungie lifted the lid on Destiny 2 yesterday detailing some of the game's new modes and features, and - as is the tradition with practically every big AAA multiformat title these days - the question of a Nintendo version quickly popped up. IGN posed that query to Desti
News Cat Quest Claws Its Way to Switch eShop Soon
Sounds purrfect for Switch
In a recent Cat Mario video published on Nintendo's Japanese YouTube channel, it was revealed that The Gentlebros Games' Cat Quest would be clawing its way to the Switch eShop in the foreseeable future. For those not in the know, Cat Quest is a 2d Open World RPG set in the fantastic and wonderful world of cats...
News Mighty Gunvolt Burst Has Been Revealed for Switch and 3DS
8-bit fans rejoice
Back when Inti Creates’ Azure Striker Gunvolt first launched on the eShop, there was a little game called Mighty Gunvolt that was handed out for free to anyone who purchased the game within a certain period. Mighty Gunvolt acted as something of an 8-bit demake of Azure Striker Gunvolt, featuring run ‘n’ gun gameplay that...
News Co-Operative Blast 'Em Up Nine Parchments Is Casting Its Spell On Switch
"We can't wait to unleash the wizard mayhem later this year!"
Frozenbyte has confirmed that its upcoming "co-operative blast'em up" Nine Parchments will be coming to the Nintendo Switch. The top-down action title features co-operative play with local and online options, and is set in a fantasy world not entirely dissimilar to that seen in...
Gallery Winning UTGP'17 Nintendo T-Shirts Now Available From UNIQLO
Gotta Wear 'Em All
We love a good t-shirt here at Nintendo Life and as previously reported UNIQLO ran a global design competition last year and recently revealed the fantastic winning designs from over 16,000 entries. These t-shirts are now available to order and are, in our opinion, very reasonably priced. We've picked out a few of our...
News 4J Studios Exploring a 1080p Update for Minecraft on Switch, As Screenshot Bug Fix is Released
Digital Foundry also assesses the blocky release
We've been impressed by Minecraft: Nintendo Switch Edition, describing it as a standout version of the game in our review. It offers larger worlds to work with than the Wii U equivalent, and delivers the strongest portable version of the game currently on the market. It seems, too, that it can...
Random Does Dr. Mario Take Place Inside Luigi's Brain? A Manga From 1990 Says It Does...
A look at the backstory of Mario’s medical training
Remember when Mario started branching out into jobs other than his traditional plumber role? After cameo appearances in Punch-Out!! for NES, Tennis for Game Boy and some others, Nintendo decided to give Mario his first white collar job as the star of Dr. Mario. Released for...
News Cars 3: Driven To Win Will Be An Argos Switch Retail Exclusive In The UK
Do a barrel roll
We're sure that you are all really thrilled by the impending arrival of Cars 3: Driven to Win on Nintendo Switch, and we know now the UK release date thanks to its listing on the Switch eShop - it arrives in the UK on the 14th July, costing £49.99. What's interesting is that the boxed retail version of the game will be...
Random The ARMS Direct Seemed to Show a Scary Robotic Bear as a Boss
Well, that's what it looks like
It's easy to overlook small details in Nintendo Direct broadcasts, especially in sizzle-reel trailers that cut between new shots every second. The internet doesn't miss a thing, though, and one of our readers pointed a couple of likely character reveals snuck into the end of the ARMS segment of the Direct. After...
News Pikmin is the Theme in This Week's European My Nintendo Updates
Yes, we only just noticed
Confession time, as Samus Aran says in everyone's favourite entry in the series, we've been struggling to hold our interest in My Nintendo. The reward programme isn't doomed yet, but it still hasn't added Switch-specific rewards and has a habit of calling screen wallpapers calendars; it's just hard to love right now. In...
Video Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia Season Pass Gets Its Own Trailer
New dungeons, maps and prequel stories
A new trailer showcasing the season pass for Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia has been uploaded to Nintendo's YouTube channel. The expansion gives players the opportunity to discover prequel stories, explore more dungeons, battle in new maps and ascend to new classes. Purchasing the season pass...
News De Mambo Brings One-Button Chaos to the Switch eShop on 29th June
With a solo mode and multiplayer shenanigans
Announced back in March, upcoming Switch eShop title De Mambo now has a firm release date. Development studio The Dangerous Kitchen has taken the opportunity of the game's BitSummit appearance in Kyoto - and a cameo in the most recent Japanese edition of The Cat Mario Show - to provide the key update...
Video Chill Out Listening to the Entire Squid Sisters Stories Saga
Read by our resident Alex
Now that the preamble to the story of Splatoon 2 appropriately titled Squid Sister Stories has concluded, we felt it was worth making a song and dance about the story as a whole. We then scrapped the singing and dancing and opted for a more straight-laced reading of the piece. You can watch or even really just listen to...
Thursday18th May 2017
Heart pounding
Thumper provides a stern test. Actually, to be clear, Thumper tries to crush your spirit and beat you, and it often succeeds. If gruelling - but fair - difficulty isn't on your wishlist for a prospective new game purchase, Thumper fundamentally isn't for you. If you do like to be pushed to the edge of your reflexes by games and have a...
News Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Version 1.1 Is Now Available for Download
A surprisingly hefty update
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe was certainly a worth remaster of the original, sporting all the DLC and a full Battle Mode in a nice new coat of paint. Considering how complete the package is, it seems unlikely that the game will be receiving even more content, but that still hasn’t stopped Nintendo from updating it to make tweaks...
News Nintendo Is Selling An Empty Splatoon 2 Bundle Box For Five Bucks In Japan
Saw you coming
The Switch is popular, but when you add Splatoon 2, it becomes even more desirable - something which became apparent recently when the freshly-announced Splatoon 2 hardware bundle sold out in seconds on Amazon Japan. Those Japanese fans who missed out on bagging the hardware shouldn't feel too downhearted, however - Nintendo is...
Nintendo Download 18th May (North America)
Fire Emblem Echoes! Thumper! Darksiders: Warmastered Edition! Much more!
It's that time, once again, for the North American Nintendo Download Update. We'll dare to suggest that this week has a tasty line-up on offer, from quality download-only and retail arrivals on Switch to a big time release on 3DS, along with a long-awaited Wii U game to tempt...
Random Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Patch Removes Offensive "Bras d'honneur" Gesture
And we thought it was 'armless
What could be more innocent than a Inkling girl giving a fist pump in the air when taking out one of their opponents in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe? Well, it seems using the other hand to clench her flexed bicep might cause offence in various countries including France, Spain, Italy, Georgia, Portugal and Latin America,...
Feature The Big ARMS Direct Summary and the Key Question - Did It Win You Over?
We've run out of ARMS puns
Nintendo can't be accused of not pushing the message that ARMS can be the next big thing. It's had a prominent role in two consecutive Nintendo Directs, the second of which was dedicated almost entirely to the game, and it revealed details that demonstrate a willingness to ensure that - from day one - there'll be a solid...
News Pokémon: Magikarp Jump Splashes Onto iOS, But As a Limited Initial Release
Awesome news for Italians
After an initial reveal of Splash! Magikarp in February we had heard nothing about this strange mobile game, until yesterday. Seemingly out of nowhere the game, now titled Pokémon: Magikarp Jump after the hilarious mini-game from the Nintendo 64 classic Pokémon Stadium, was released. This is not a global launch however,...
Nintendo Download 18th May (Europe)
Fire Emblem Echoes! Thumper! Disgaea 5 Complete demo! More!
The full details were a little later than normal in arriving, but we now have the full picture of this week's Nintendo Download Update in Europe. A high-profile 3DS retail title leads the way, while the Switch has some intriguing releases and a major demo. The Wii U and 3DS also have a few...
Guide How To Download Magikarp Jump To Your iOS Device Right Now
Making a splash
As Magikarp Jump is currently only available in Italy, millions of people are unable to raise a Magikarp to splash its way to victory, but there is a way other than waiting for the wider release. To put it simply, all you need is an Italian iTunes account. If you have one then get downloading. If you don't, then there are a couple...
Video Digital Foundry Puts Thumper and ARMS to the Test on Nintendo Switch
So much 60fps goodness
We'd argue that, in its first 2.5 months on the market, the Switch has already delivered some top-notch gaming experiences of various types. Thumper can be added to that elite list and we got rather excited about it in our review, giving it a 9 out of 10. There's good stuff on the way, too, and recently we spent time with...
News Amazon Japan's Videogame Bestsellers List Has A Bit Of A Splatoon 2 Theme
Stay fresh
While Splatoon has been a success for Nintendo in the Western world, with strong sales on the Wii U and lots of anticipation for the upcoming release of Splatoon 2 on the Switch, it's fair to say Japan has gone absolutely crazy for the franchise, even prompting a Splatoon manga serialisation. This Japanese love for the squid-themed...
News ARMS Will Adopt the Splatoon Model of Free Content Updates
Won't cost an ARM and a leg
Nintendo, slowly and surely, has been warming to the 'game as live service' approach that is proving popular (and lucrative) for various triple-A games. Splatoon on Wii U was relatively light in content on day one but expanded a great deal with a lot of free content, and this also happened on a smaller scale...
News Galaxy Fight Is Your Next ACA Neo Geo Game For Switch
Eight warriors fight to defeat "Velden" which dominates the dark!
Another week, another Neo Geo classic pops up on the Switch eShop. Later today you'll be able to sample the delights of Galaxy Fight: Universal Warriors which is (unsurprisingly) another fighting game. Released in 1995 by Sunsoft, the game sees you take on the mantel of...
News 3D Shoot 'Em Up Fighter Touhou Kobuto V: Burst Battle Is Coming To Switch
"You might just find yourself dancing while you play!"
NIS America has revealed that Touhou Kobuto V: Burst Battle is coming to the Nintendo Switch later this year. A spin-off of the popular Touhou Project series, Touhou Kobuto V: Burst Battle is described as a 3D shooter with fighting elements, which tasks you with taking down...
Video Nintendo Minute Shows Off New Characters and Features in ARMS
Weird and wonderful
Following the ARMS Direct we now have a better idea of what the new IP will have to offer on Switch. Its motion-controlled fighting (though there are some alternative control schemes) will take place across some impressively varied modes, while online play also looks interesting ahead of its launch, which we'll all get to try in...
News More Disappearances Prompt Marie to Recruit in the Squid Sister Stories Final Chapter
Has DJ Octavio escaped?
It's time. The final report from the Squid Research Lab detailing the signing sensations Callie and Marie and how their lives have changed since the final Splatfest. We continue after Callie mysteriously failed to show up at the train station, leaving Marie in disarray for her sister. The final chapter sees Marie...
Video This Culdcept Revolt Overview Covers Card Types, Online Play And Story
It's in the cards
Culdcept Revolt is coming to the Nintendo 3DS later this year, and NIS America is doing its level best to educate potential players on how the game actually works. A short time ago we covered the opening of the game's official site which ran down the basic rules, and now NIS America has released a video which gives you a full...
Video Take a Good Look at ARMS in Our Preview Footage
Don't keep it at arm's length
Through its most recent Direct Nintendo made the case for ARMS, the upcoming new IP on Switch. We were introduced to new modes, characters and stages, and the end result gave us a rather positive picture of a game with plenty of depth, colour and personality. As you may have seen we shared detailed preview...
News This One-Off RJ-Romain Jerome Pokémon Watch Costs Almost $260,000
Called "the emblem of the millennials", without any hint of irony
If you head into pretty much any toy store on the face of this planet you'll probably be able to pick up a Pokémon-themed watch for loose change, and while that might be enough for most fans of the series, it's good to know that those with more money than sense have other options...
Wednesday17th May 2017
News Pokémon Sun and Moon Version 1.2 Is Now Available for Download
Squashing more of those pesky Bug-types
After the record breaking launch of Pokémon Sun and Moon, it seems that hype for the series has slowly died down somewhat as everyone holds their breath waiting for the next big Pokémon announcement. When Game Freak inevitably follows up on Sun and Moon—the name Pokémon Stars has been thrown around a...
News New Splatoon 2 Switch Accessories And Hardware Bundle Announced
Pro controller, case and Joy-Con - we'll take the lot, please
Update: Nintendo of America replied to our question regarding availability of the accessories featured in this article, simply saying "we have nothing to announce on this topic." If Nintendo should announce availability for these at a later update, we'll make a new post. ...
News Check Out Tiny Metal, a New Advance Wars-Inspired Game Coming to Switch
Your move, Intelligent Systems
After Fire Emblem: Awakening, Intelligent Systems’ longstanding SRPG franchise soared to new heights in the Nintendo canon, and it’s now enjoying something of a renaissance. Still, for every action, there must be an equal and opposite reaction, and this can be seen in the rather unfortunate plight of the Advance...
News Unofficial Go-tcha Accessory Aims To Take The Effort Out Of Playing Pokémon GO
Auto-capture, auto-Pokéstop raiding, rechargeable battery
Step aside, Pokémon GO Plus - there's a new must-have Pokémon GO accessory in town. The Go-tcha - created by UK company Code Junkies - is a wearable accessory which allows you to capture Pokémon and pillage Pokéstops without having to do anything at all. Unlike...
News Check Out This 'Nincade' Upgrade Kit For Famicom Mini and NES Classic Edition
For $29.99, a chance to play with a Bluetooth full-sized controller
It’s not even been a year but the NES Classic Edition and it Japanese equivalent, the Classic Mini Family Computer, have been on quite a wild ride. From the surprise announcement out of the blue, to being sold out from day one, to being hard to find after launch, enduring various...
Preview Going Some Rounds With ARMS on Nintendo Switch
Nintendo’s next big thing?
Last week at an event in San Francisco we had a chance to play a near-final build of ARMS, Nintendo’s next major foray into the fighting game genre. During the preview we had a chance to go hands-on with several new modes, new stages and the final roster, including three previously unannounced characters. New...
News Sinking Keiji Inafune’s Kaio: King of Pirates Cost Marvelous $3.8 Million Dollars
Glug glug glug
Those of you with good memories will no doubt recall Kaio: King of Pirates. The brainchild of former Capcom staffer Keiji Inafune, this 3DS action title was announced in 2011 and was supposed to the hit the console in the following year. Jointly developed by Comcept and Intercept, Inafune's new studios, Kaio was picked up for...
News Nintendo Reveals ARMS' Single Player Mode, Grand Prix
Time to take a lap?
Thanks to a special Nintendo Direct, we finally have info on ARMS' single-player content, dubbed Grand Prix. In it, your aim is to take on ten consecutive opponents, similar to an arcade mode found in a more traditional fighting game. The interesting wrinkle is that you can play Grand Prix with a friend. Unfortunately...
Talking Point ARMS Has Plenty to Prove In Its Nintendo Direct
Needs to come out swinging
The Nintendo Life team enjoys a good old-fashioned gaming debate, and one game is guaranteed to split the team roughly down the middle - ARMS. During Nintendo's January reveal of the Nintendo Switch the company unleashed a couple of oddball reveals - there was the quirky advert for 1-2-Switch, and then there was a battle...
Live Blog Watch the ARMS Direct and New Splatoon 2 Trailer - Live!
No 'arm in giving it a watch
In what is very likely the last Nintendo Direct before E3, Nintendo is shining the spotlight on upcoming Switch title ARMS, promising a 'deep dive' into the fighting game. It's also going to feature a new trailer for Splatoon 2 at the end, so it's worth staying tuned for the duration. <time>11pm 17th May...
Random German Tech Blog Imagines What The PlayStation Switch Would Look Like
PS4 on the go
The Nintendo Switch has gotten off to a great start since its launch back in March, and it's fair to say that competitors will be mulling over an entry into this newly-created hybrid console sector. Just think back to the success of the Wii Remote and the clumsy attempt by Sony (PlayStation Move) and Microsoft (Xbox Kinect) to compete...
Weirdness The Sonic Forces Custom Hero Trailer Should Come With A Health Warning
Nothin personnel, kid
Sonic the Hedgehog is been a series that for many is an outlet to express creativity through fan art. Many skilled artists try their hand at 'Sonic OC' to place themselves in Sonic's world, or a character of their own making. However this is not limited to skilled artists, and a theme that is rife throughout the internet is...
News The ARMS Global Testpunch Begins On May 26th
Get ready to rumble
During today's special Nintendo Direct the company announced that it will be holding an online trial of ARMS. They've borrowed a page from the Splatoon playbook and have dubbed this the "Global Testpunch". The Testpunch will start on 26th May and continue through the 28th (27th and 28th in Europe due to timezones), then...
News You Can Make Your Own Squirtle Squad With Build-A-Bear This June
Sunglasses not included
The plush toy company Build-A-Bear has announced that the water-type Pokémon Squirtle will be the latest to join their range. The small turtle Pokémon is one of three original starters and has gone on to become a fan favourite, with its popularity only increasing since making its debut in the anime under "The Squirtle...
News Nintendo Switch and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Lead the Way in US April Sales
A second month on top for Switch
The Switch has given Nintendo some very welcome positive sales numbers, to the point that the company is only too happy to show them off. Nintendo of America has been quick out of the gate with the April NPD numbers (which cover physical US sales) due to the positive news they bring. First of all, the Nintendo...
News Nintendo is Working on a Fix for the 'Sentient Switch' Screenshot Issue
Minecraft developer shares the news
Earlier this week we wondered whether a 'stability' Nintendo Switch update fixed an issue seemingly triggered by installing Minecraft: Nintendo Switch Edition. Users with the game found that it prompted the system to automatically take screenshots, for example, without any prompts or button presses. The...
News WRC 7 Studio "Looking Into" Nintendo Switch Development
Console represents "a good opportunity to rethink the driving experience"
French studio Kylotonn is hard at work on its latest rally title WRC 7, which is due to arrive on PS4, Xbox One and PC later this year. However, it would seem that many within the company are fans of the Switch, and game director Alain Jarniou has stated that he and his...
Video Here’s the First Look at Splatoon 2’s Single Player Mode
For eel?
Splatoon was always bound to be a game focused primarily on competitive multiplayer, but that didn’t stop Nintendo from developing a pretty cool single player campaign as well. Playing something like a Super Mario Galaxy-esque take on Splatoon, there were some interesting gameplay ideas and boss characters explored over its short length...
News Project Rap Rabbit Switch Stretch Goal To Be Lowered Following Feedback
UPDATE: Switch version now just $400,000 above the initial funding goal
UPDATE: The Kickstarter page has now been updated to reflect the new Switch goal: 1) Our first Stretch Goal for Project Rap Rabbit triggers a Nintendo Switch edition at $1,500,000. 2) Our backers will help shape what future Stretch Goals we’ll feature in Project Rap...
News GoNNER Brings Procedurally-Generated Mayhem To The Switch eShop On 1st June
This looks insane
As part of our morning ritual alongside drinking gallons of coffee to wake up, we like to check the Switch eShop to see what games are coming up soon. We spotted procedurally-generated 2D platformer GoNNER has now been given a release date of 1st June, costing £8.99 in the UK. It's a safe bet that this will be the North...
News AeternoBlade 2 Indiegogo Campaign Finally Goes Live
Save the dimension
2D time-manipulation action & puzzle side scrolling platformer AeternoBlade 2 has been announced for fan-funding via Indiegogo. The creator of the original AeternoBlade - Corecell Technology - is making a sequel to the Japanese series with protagonist Freyja returning. Not alone this time, 2 new
News Nintendo Lifts The Lid On ARMS' Online Modes
Connect with a punch
As part of today's ARMS direct, Nintendo revealed details on the game's two online modes: Party Mode and Ranked. Regardless of which mode you choose, you'll be dropped into a lobby that can support a staggering 20 players at once. It should be noted however, that hitting this number is achieved by using 10 consoles,...
Tuesday16th May 2017
News You Can Use Bluetooth Headphones On Your Switch, But There's A Catch
Dangle that dongle
The Nintendo Switch is a masterpiece of a concept, but it does have some irksome failings - the lack of audio over Bluetooth being one of the most frustrating. Almost every other piece of mobile consumer tech these days has the ability to share audio via a Bluetooth connection, allowing you to use wireless headphones when...
Review Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia (3DS)
Alms for the War
Nintendo has a habit of switching things up in sequels, and especially in the NES days that tendency resulted in some gloriously divergent sophomore installments. Zelda II: The Adventure of Link famously swapped overhead adventuring for side-scrolling action, Super Mario Bros. 2 (in the West, at least) exchanged running-and-jumping...
News Nintendo Switch OS Version 2.3.0 Is Now Live
What a doozy
With E3 only a month away now, it seems that it’s just onward and upward for Nintendo’s new hybrid, as it continues moving from strength to strength and selling impressive numbers. Indeed, now that we’re starting to get away from the launch window period and the console is beginning to hit its stride, many are wondering what...
News Harvest Moon: Light of Hope to Brighten Up the Nintendo Switch
Natsume promises 'depth' and a 'robust story'
The launch of the Nintendo Switch brought a bit of land management-sim gameplay to the eShop with New Frontier Days: Founding Pioneers, but fans of the genre will no doubt want more extensive retail options. Perhaps Natsume and Rising Star Games will deliver that, as they've released a joint press...
News Sonic Forces Will Let You Create Your Own Playable Character
Mix and match
Sega has revealed that Sonic Forces will, for the first time in the history of the series, allow you to create your own in-game character. You'll be able to select upper headgear, middle headgear, lower headgear, gloves, footwear, body, bodysuit, and skin colour for your "hero" character, which has to be based on one of seven animal...
News Nintendo Direct for ARMS is Coming on 17th May
New Splatoon 2 trailer to air, too
Nintendo is banking on ARMS to be its next big-hitting new IP, and a title to utilise the various capabilities of the Joy-Con controllers. A potentially unique spin on multiplayer and motion gaming, the big N will be giving it a pitch in an upcoming Nintendo Direct - or 'ARMS Direct' - on 17th May. It's taking...
News Ubisoft Confirms It Has An Unannounced Nintendo Switch Game in Development
Waaaaaah, what could it be?
Ubisoft has been revealing its annual financial results and, to the surprise of no-one, it's doing rather well. Its operating income was up, and its 'service' online multiplayer-led games - such as The Division, Rainbow Six: Siege and For Honor - have generally turned a profit. The company also...
News Minecraft: Nintendo Switch Edition Is Off to a Roaring Start on the eShop Charts
Block buster
As we went over in our review, Minecraft: Nintendo Switch Edition is certainly worth your time; the hybrid nature of the Switch makes this a version truly unlike any other, and it feels right at home on the platform. Given how well Minecraft tends to do on literally every platform it’s ever released for, it stood to reason that...
News Rare Treasures Aims to Chronicle the History of Rare
Published by Dark Horse Comics
Rare was a prominent part of Nintendo’s history in the 90’s, responsible for major games such as Donkey Kong Country, Banjo-Kazooie, and GoldenEye 007, though it rather famously departed from the Big N in 2002 for supposedly greener pastures with Microsoft. Still, the company holds a special place in the heart of...
News Has the New System Update Fixed the Screenshot Switch Glitch?
It seems not...
Update: Our colleague who has been encountering this screenshot issue since downloading Minecraft has been able to recreate it after applying the system update. Though Minecraft seems to be a trigger, it's not the only app that causes the problem - with Breath of the Wild running in the background and accessing 'All Software' the...
Video Street Fighter's Way Of The Hado Is A Hell Made Of Motion Controls
No one wanted this
It's not an uncommon opinion to believe Street Fighter II is a game that's been re-badged, milked, and dead-horse-beaten to the point that it's beyond a joke. That's not to say it's not worthy of its legendary status amongst not only fighting games but video games as an art form, but sometimes enough's enough. But that's not...
News Sega Is Looking To Revive Some Of Its Past Classics
But which ones will be resurrected?
Sega may be one of the gaming world's biggest third-party publishers but it was once a mover and shaker in the world of hardware and the first company to seriously challenge Nintendo for dominance of the living room. During the '80s and '90s the company produced a string of hits, including Streets of Rage, Sega...
News The Pokémon GO Adventure Week / Rock Event Starts 18th May
For those about to Rock...
More adventures await for Pokémon GO players, with Niantic giving an update on the next big in-game event. Starting on 18th May players will be able to encounter more Rock-type Pokémon than ever before due to the latest event. Players should expect to encounter more rock Pokémon like Omanyte, Omastar, Kabuto and...
Random Sonic Joins The Mario Kart 8 Roster In This Cheeky Mod
The Blue Blur gets in on the action
While Sonic may have had his own karting games in the shape of the rather lovely Sonic & Sega All-Stars Racing and Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed, that hasn't stopped lovers of the blue blur from wishing that he could be a playable character in Mario Kart 8 also. As you can see from the...
News Project Rap Rabbit Needs To Raise Almost $5 Million For Any Chance Of A Switch Port
New game from the creators of PaRappa The Rapper And Ouendan
Music fans rejoice! Masaya Matsuura (PaRappa The Rapper, Vib-Ribbon) and Keiichi Yano (Osu! Tatakae! Ouendan, Gitaroo Man) are teaming up to create Project Rap Rabbit, a new story-led rhythm-action a
News Embrace the Giddy Madness of Disgaea 5 Complete With the Demo and Overview Trailer
Live now in North America, hits Europe on 19th May
Disgaea 5 Complete is a game that could satisfy multiple needs for Switch owners - RPG strategy fans, those that love Japanese games and completionists look set to get a lot of bang for their buck. If you're not quite sure what to make of it, however, we don't blame you; maybe a demo and overview...
News Abylight Has Just Submitted The 3DS Port Of Maldita Castilla EX To Nintendo
"About 120MB of epic code & retro fun for your Nintendo 3DS!"
Juan Antonio Becerra - better known as Locomalito - has created some amazing indie games in his time, and Maldita Castilla is perhaps the best-known. Inspired by Capcom's Ghouls 'n Ghosts and set in medieval Spain, this action platformer has already thrilled PC players with...
News Party Game Use Your Words Is Coming To Nintendo Switch
Hot on the heels of the Wii U eShop release
Smiling Buddha Games has confirmed that Use Your Words - which only very recently arrived on the Wii U eShop - is also coming to the Switch. The gameplay is based around inputting missing words, offering the clear potential for hilarity with friends and loved ones. Thankfully you can set the game to...
News The Mystery Deepens Around Callie in Chapter 6 of Squid Sisters Stories
"Night fell and there was still no sign of her"
The set of teen-drama stories surrounding the lovable Squid Sisters from Splatoon and Splatoon 2 has been given its latest entry. New information has surfaced from the Squid Research Lab, picking up after more sibling secrets and angst in Chapter 5. Starting with Marie waiting for her sister at...
News Yoku's Island Express Developer Partners With Team17, Set for Switch in 2018
Progress continues on pinball platformer
In the category of 'quirky games coming to the Switch eShop', some of you may recall the announcement of Yoku's Island Express, an 'Open World Pinball Adventure' by Swedish development studio Villa Gorilla. It looks like a rather enjoyable spin on pinball physics-based gaming; the trailer below should be a...
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News AtGames Is Releasing A New Sega Genesis Clone To Rival The NES Classic Mini
85 games, 720p over HDMI and save states
If you've been following the growth of "clone" consoles over the past decade or so then the name AtGames will instantly ring a bell. This company has been producing licensed hardware clones for years, and has periodically updated its Sega Genesis / Mega Drive line with new features and games, but what it has...
News Hyperkin's SmartBoy Gains Official Samsung Licence, Coming To Retail Later This Year
Part of the Samsung Mobile Accessory Partnership Program
The Hyperkin SmartBoy may have started life as an April Fool's joke but later this year it will become reality when it hits retail in the U.S. and South Korea. Hyperkin has announced that the device - which is designed to function with Samsung phones which feature a USB-Type C connection,...
Video New Off-Screen Footage Of Super Mario Odyssey Appears Online
Filmed at Tokyo Big Sight
With less than a month until Nintendo pulls back the curtain and gives fans the chance to go hands-on with Super Mario Odyssey at E3 you can imagine anticipation is pretty high. To keep the suspense going, some new off-screen footage has come to light from one of the Switch launch events back in January. The clip...
News LEGO Marvel Super Heroes 2 Confirmed for Nintendo Switch
Captain America! Guardians of the Galaxy! Doctor Strange! Loads more!
It can be tough to keep up with all of the LEGO games, but there's good news for those that enjoyed LEGO Marvel Super Heroes - no, not LEGO Marvel's Avengers, the other one. LEGO Marvel Super Heroes 2 has been confirmed, and it's heading for Nintendo Switch in the...
News Social Media Post Prompts Speculation That Beenox Is Working On Call Of Duty For Switch
Doing its duty for Nintendo fans?
Activision's 2017 Call of Duty outing is taking the series back to its roots, but at the present moment in time the publisher has remained curiously silent on exactly which systems the WWII epic will be coming to. PS4 and Xbox One are a dead cert when it comes to consoles, but the lack of solid confirmation has...
Preview Ultra Street Fighter II On Switch Offers Nostalgia In Spades, But New Features Disappoint
Handsome fighters never lose battles
It's fair to say that gamers of a certain age have a very unique bond with Capcom's Street Fighter II. Upon its initial arcade release in 1991 it was instantly hailed as a coin-guzzling classic, and kick-started a one-on-one fighting game revolution which would last for the majority of the '90s. Securing the...
News One Piece Unlimited World Red - Deluxe Edition is Heading to the West on Nintendo Switch
Localisation sails into view
Last week we reported on the news of One Piece Unlimited World Red - Deluxe Edition being confirmed for Nintendo Switch in Japan. With the original on 3DS, Wii U and other platforms having been localised it seemed like a good bet to also arrive outside of Japan, and now Bandai Namco has confirmed just that - for Europe...
News Minecraft Running At 720p Docked Isn't Due To A Lack Of Switch Power, Says Microsoft
Could a patch bring 1080p when docked?
Minecraft on the Nintendo Switch is amazing, as you'll know if you've consulted our review. However, you may have noticed that when running the game docked there's no visual boost over the handheld mode; both run at 720p. While some have guessed this is down to a lack of processing muscle on the part of the...
Rumour Nintendo Is Working On A Smartphone Legend Of Zelda Game
Wall Street Journal reports development has started
The Wall Street Journal is reporting that Nintendo is currently developing a smartphone title based on the Legend of Zelda series. The game is likely to follow Animal Crossing, another evergreen Nintendo franchise which has already been confirmed for smartphones. Nintendo has already published...
Video How To Get To The Top Of Zelda: Breath Of The Wild's Sheikah Towers The Easy Way
Travel by tree
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild's sandbox approach means that players are finding all kinds of cool tricks tucked away in the world of Hyrule - some of which exploit glitches within the game itself. Those of you that have been following the game closely will already know about the infamous flying machine glitch which is handy...
News Minecraft Plays a Prominent Role in New Japanese Commercial for Nintendo Switch
Fun with friends
Minecraft: Nintendo Switch Edition recently landed on the Switch and we had a great time with it in our review. This is truly a game which benefits from the portability that the Switch offers, making it perhaps the ultimate version of Minecraft to play on-the-go. Minecraft on Wii U was a big hit in Japan, with many Japanese gamers...
News Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Stays on the Podium in UK Charts
It's a bronze cup this time
After its launch Mario Kart 8 Deluxe gave Nintendo its first UK number one game in over five years, a somewhat staggering statistic. Pleasingly it then held off a major fresh release - Prey - to stay in top spot for a second week, showing that there's plenty of appetite for the bulked up re-release. It hasn't been...
News Drancia Saga is Bringing More Retro Vibes and 'Frantic Action' to the 3DS eShop
With cameos from the likes of Gunman Clive...
A number of eShop enthusiasts are likely getting more familiar with the work of Flyhigh Works and SKIPMORE, studios that have had a number of games published by CIRCLE Entertainment - past credits include Fairune and most recently the rather brilliant Kamiko on the Switch eShop. There's...
Rumour The Pokémon Company is Planning a 'New Card-Game' App
Gotta trade'em all
According to the The Wall Street Journal, The Pokémon Company is planning on building from the success of Pokémon GO and is working on another mobile release. The information, sourced to a pair of unnamed sources, has told the WSJ that the company is looking at making a 'new card-game' app. The Pokémon Company has...
Video Exploring The Three Stages Of Turbo Boost In Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
Think pink
While the controversial fire hopping trick was removed in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, it's not all doom and gloom for canny racers. A third pink-coloured 'tier' of turbo boost was added for power sliding masters, making those epic drifts even more important. But this begs the question, which of the three stages of turbo boost is best...
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