Review Ultra Street Fighter II: The Final Challengers (Switch)
"Now I will find a better challenge!"
Review Datel Go-tcha For Pokémon GO
Taking the effort out of catching those pesky 'mon
News - 2017, Week 21
Monday29th May 2017
News This New Artwork For Netflix's Castlevania Series Sure Does Look Familiar
Fangs a lot
The more we see of the new Castlevania Netflix series, the harder it is to contain our excitement. Last week we were given the first taste of this animated epic and now we've got this awesome artwork, which is a neat tribute to the cover of the very first NES game. While the series will t
Sunday28th May 2017
Live Blog It's Time for the ARMS Global Testpunch - Round 4
Get up! 'Cos Micky loves ya
In this weekend of potential muscle strains we're into the fourth round of the ARMS Global Testpunch. As the whole thing is clearly a metaphor for the Rocky movies, this is the stage where we drag ourselves up, head to a remote cabin in snow-covered mountains (which nevertheless has Wi-Fi) and start getting serious...
Live Blog It's Time for the ARMS Global Testpunch - Round 6!
Inset PUNCHline here...
Yes, we skipped Round 5 for the live blog treatment, because we needed to get some physiotherapy to repair some strained ARMS springs. We're back, though, as a grizzled old fighter making a final comeback while giving inspirational speeches. Keep moving forward, etc...
Saturday27th May 2017
News Capcom Unleashes Debut Trailer and Details on Monster Hunter XX for Nintendo Switch
Includes save transfer and cross-play with 3DS version
Capcom promised details on Monster Hunter XX for Nintendo Switch during its Monster Hunter Championship 2017 event, and thankfully it delivered. The company unveiled a lot of details and a tasty extended trailer, while also confirming that the game will arrive in Japan on 25th August. The...
Live Blog Get a Look at Monster Hunter XX on Nintendo Switch
Plus enjoy the Monster Hunter Championship 2017
As you've no doubt seen by now, Capcom has confirmed Monster Hunter XX (Double Cross) for the Nintendo Switch in Japan; we're naturally hoping it'll be localised to other territories as well. More details are expected at Monster Hunter Championship 2017, which we hope will also include some footage...
News NBA Playgrounds Developer Promises a 'Huge Announcement' on 1st June
Is it heating up?
Earlier this week we highlighted the somewhat painful wait for a major update of NBA Playgrounds on Nintendo Switch. It launched without online play which was promised for 'a few days' after launch, but over two weeks after release the key feature is still absent. Developer Saber Interactive has been acknowl
Video Can You "Button Mash" Your Way to Victory in ARMS?
Waggle to win
One of the complaints we at Nintendo Life read time and time again is that ARMS favours motion controls in an age when we should be being serious and ultra-competitive at every turn. As such we decided it might be worth testing whether or not simply "button mashing" in the broadest sense can result in a win, or if precision is the way...
Live Blog It's Time for the ARMS Global Testpunch - Round One!
Ding... ding
Well, it's finally here, an opportunity for Nintendo Switch owners around the world to swing their ARMS and pummel each other in imaginative and cartoonish ways. As the next big release on Switch approaches we all get a chance to try it out and hope that no-one is secretly filming us flailing around with Joy-Con controllers. Round...
Live Blog It's Time for the ARMS Global Testpunch - Round 2!
Looking for haymakers
Many Nintendo Switch owners had their first taste of ARMS during the first sessions of the Global Testpunch, but we have another 5 hours of play ahead of us over the course of the weekend. It's a chance to try out different characters and control setups, and to try to explain to baffled family members what exactly we're up to...
Live Blog It's Time for the ARMS Global Testpunch - Round 3!
Won't do any 'arm
These rounds of the ARMS Global Testfire come thick and fast, with the third hour now going live. We'll be halfway through the weekend's action after this session, so it's time to start mastering your techniques. <liveblog="its_time_for_the_arms_global_testpunch_-_round_3" tags="#ARMS" video="
Friday26th May 2017
News Capcom Is Bringing Monster Hunter XX to the Switch
Let the hunt begin!
Monster Hunter is a series that—in its early days—seemed to be something of a niche and relatively minor franchise in the bigger picture. But, starting with Monster Hunter Tri, the series transitioned to Nintendo hardware, and later found big success on the 3DS. It was a foregone conclusion that the series would be making its...
News FIFA 18 is Back to Being 'EA Sports FIFA' for Nintendo Switch
Just call it Switch Soccerball and be done with it
It was pleasing back in January when EA appeared on stage at the major reveal of the Nintendo Switch and offered its backing to the system with a release of FIFA later in the year. There was speculation over whether it'd be a full entry in the series or an alternative, however, when it was listed...
News Nintendo Gains Over $2 Billion in Market Value Following Monster Hunter XX Announcement
X-rated
Earlier this week we highlighted impressive growth for Nintendo's share value, as it surpassed the brief Pokémon GO peak of last Summer and hit its highest point in a number of years. You may have also noticed that Monster Hunter XX (Double Cross) has been
News The NCSOFT CEO Kindly Bought All His Employees a Nintendo Switch
Along with a copy of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
Wouldn't it be great to have a boss like NCSOFT's Kim Taek-Jin? Recently he announced to all his employees that he is going to treat them all to a Nintendo Switch console along with a copy of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. Chatting to Korean media afterwards, he simply said he enjoyed the...
Feature Nintendo Life eShop Selects - May 2017
Games you might want to download...
The eShop is now onto a new generation of hardware with the Nintendo Switch, and as a little extra bit of goodness to accompany our reviews of the most intriguing releases our video man Alex is kicking off a new series. It's Nintendo Life eShop Selects, and assuming Nintendo doesn't complain that we've used the...
Editorial Monster Hunter and Nintendo Switch Are a Match Made in Heaven
Rarely do platform and game match so perfectly
While we don't yet know whether Capcom and Nintendo are continuing the relationship of 'main' series entries being exclusive to the big N's hardware with the inevitable Monster Hunter 5 (other systems do have alternatives and spin-offs), fans of the series have something to be thrilled about with...
News Golf Story Combines RPG Goodness With The Classic Sport
Due this Summer
Here's an interesting title coming to the Switch eShop - Golf Story. It's an RPG with pixel-based visuals that, naturally, revolves around the most genteel of sports; it's the debut release from newcomer Sidebar Games and is due in the Summer. You can see a trailer and game summary below. Play the story of a golfer, forced to...
News Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle Has Been Rated in Brazil
What a mystery this is
Perhaps one of the worst kept secrets in the industry right now is the existence of Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle, an upcoming crossover RPG which has been known in one way or another for months now. After a recent leak which showed off a bunch of official artwork for the game, its existence is in little doubt, though...
News Constructor is Now Due on Nintendo Switch 'Later This Summer'
Probably still waiting for planning permission
The announcement earlier in the year for Constructor on the Nintendo Switch was rather pleasing. Even looking beyond the fact it's a rebirth for a cult classic game, the city-building sim seems like an ideal title for Nintendo's system, as it could be just as enjoyable on a bus ride as it is when...
News Ultra Street Fighter II: The Final Challengers Gets a Full Digital Foundry Breakdown
The full storyuken
Not many games have prompted gamers to argue about pricing quite as much as Ultra Street Fighter II: The Final Challengers. It delivers a fun edition of a flat-out classic, but has a few sloppy 'additions' that don't do it too many favours. Now that we've played a bit of online we've added a score to our own review, which...
News Steam Trailer Gives 15th August Release Date for Sonic Mania
Hype intensifies...
Sonic Mania is pretty high on a number of wishlists - published by SEGA in collaboration with some talented Indies and Sonic superfans, it promises a blend of retro action with new content and twists on familiar stages. It sticks to classic playable characters from the 16-bit era, too, with Sonic, Tails and Knuckles. Originally...
News Best Buy Benefits From Strong Nintendo Switch Launch to Increase Sales
Target previously praised the Switch impact
Nintendo may be continually playing catch-up with consumer demand at present, but the evidence continues to stack up to suggest that the Switch could be a notable success for the company. From investor confidence to general buzz on social media, the system is enjoying superior publicity and positivity in...
News New LEGO Marvel Super Heroes 2 Trailer Showcases Characters and Crazy Action
"I've seen bigger"
LEGO Marvel Super Heroes 2 has just received a new trailer courtesy of Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and developer TT Games. The sequel shows Guardians of the Galaxy duo Rocket and Groot blasting their way through the planet Chronopolis, featuring a host of new and returning characters including Iron Man, Captain America,...
News Free Update for VOEZ on Switch to Add 18 New Songs
On top of the 100+ songs already in the game
Among the glut of launch releases on the Switch eShop, VOEZ stood out as rather unique. It's a portable-only game as it uses the Switch touchscreen and it delivers over 100 songs and rhythm gameplay; we were very impressed with it in our VOEZ review. The game may move up some wishlists - or at least get...
Thursday25th May 2017
Review Disgaea 5 Complete (Switch)
Delightful madness
In the early days of the Nintendo Switch we're gradually seeing the broadening of its library to incorporate a wide range of genres. Disgaea 5 Complete is an early and substantial release for strategy / tactical gamers, and is also the most 'Disgaea' game many will have played. To be absolutely clear from the outset your...
News Capcom Continues to Explore and Plan Nintendo Switch Support
Updated translation brings some reassurance
Update #2: Nintendo Everything has now fully translated the interview: I can see that consumers are buying the Switch because they are interested in the Switch itself. Even my younger daughter in grade school, who had never played console games, decided she wanted one. As a software company, it is...
Nintendo Download 25th May (North America)
Disgaea 5 Complete! Ultra Street Fighter II! The Girl and the Robot! More!
It's that time again, dear readers, for the North American Nintendo Download update; the official update press release came a little later than normal, but the details below are now fully up to scratch. This week we have two retail arrivals on the Switch along with another...
News You Can Grab The HORI Real Arcade Pro V And A Cheap Switch Pro Controller Alternative In July
Gotta love that pop out D-pad
We recently did a quick article on the upcoming HORI Real Arcade Pro V Fight Stick for Switch which of course looks perfect for playing Ultra Street Fighter II: The Final Challengers with. It's now been given a release date of 31st July in Japan priced at ¥16,178 ($145) in case you wanted to try...
News Unreal Engine Adds Full Native Support For Nintendo Switch
Version 4.16 brings "fully-featured native support"
After adding early support for the Nintendo Switch to its Unreal Engine with February's 4.15 update, Epic has pushed out fully-featured native support for the console in version 4.16. To work with Unreal Engine on the Switch, developers must first gain approval from Nintendo. Once this...
Video Check Out the First Teaser Trailer for the Netflix Castlevania Show
What a horrible night to have a teaser
We’ve known for a while that a short Castlevania show has been in development for Netflix for a little while now, but not much has been seen of the project until now. The first season will only be four episodes long—each one being thirty minutes long—and will more or less be based on Castlevania III:...
News Nintendo Wants To Hear From Indies Interested In Developing For Switch
Just get in touch!
Nintendo has gotten off to a great start with the Nintendo Switch, ensuring a steady stream of quality indie games each week to compliment the slightly less rapid release of quality boxed retail games. We've already had delights such as Graceful Explosion Machine, Thumper, Kamiko and Snake Pass, to name but a few...
News UK Retailer Argos Slashes The Price Of amiibo To £6.99
Save a third on the typical RRP
UK retailer Argos has slashed the price of its amiibo range by a third, with every single figure now costing just £6.99, as opposed to the typical £10.99 recommended retail price. Needless to say, this deal won't hang around forever - so if your collection is still missing the Animal Crossing Villager or
News Pikmin Rewards Arrive on My Nintendo in North America
Partly as a plug for Hey! Pikmin pre-orders
Hey! Pikmin isn't too far away now on 3DS; actually, it is, it's not out until late July. Well, whatever, My Nintendo's latest update in North America is themed around the franchise and the upcoming portable spin-off; if you're getting a sense of deja-vu that's because the European service had the same...
News Pokémon Spin-Off Magikarp Jump Is Available For Download On iOS And Android
A fish out of water
Magikarp Jump is now available for download on iOS and Android in the west. The Pokémon spin-off launched in Italy a short time ago before hitting Japan. Today, the rest of Europe - as well as North America - gets to see what all the fuss is about. We gave the smartphone title 6 out of 10 in our review, stating:...
News Nintendo Switch UK Tour Confirmed, Starting in June
Only two games, though
Earlier this week Nintendo of America announced its Summer of Play tour, which will take a broad range of Switch and 3DS games around the US. Now Nintendo UK has confirmed its own tour specifically for the Switch, starting in June and running right up to December. Unlike the US equivalent, however, this UK tour is only...
Video Revel in these 8 Reasons to Get Hyped for ARMS
Not one of them a stretch
We at Nintendo Life love ARMS almost as much as we like making ARMS-based puns, and we think it's time those of you who don't share in our hype get in on the scene before it's too late. As such, divert your eyes somewhat upwards where you'll be able to see a video detail eight delightful reasons why your excitement levels...
News Official Website Shares More Details On Ever Oasis
Uncover the mysteries...
Ever Oasis, the highly anticipated action-adventure RPG from Japanese developer Grezzo, has started to take shape courtesy of the updated website for the game. The official Nintendo site gives various details surrounding the story, battle mechanics and more. A gallery of new screenshots are also found on the
Video Lindsey Stirling Performs RiME's Beautiful "Forgotten City" Theme
Complete with a gorgeous video, of course
The ridiculously-talented Lindsey Stirling has taken part in yet another video game project, this time relating to the upcoming Zelda-like adventure RiME. Stirling - whose talents include violin, dancing and creating her own award-winning original music - has performed the game's "Forgotten City"...
Random MLB Team Atlanta Braves Chills Out With Mario Kart in the Clubhouse
"We love it, and it brings back the good 'ol days"
We've previously covered crossovers between Major League Baseball and Nintendo, mainly because this scribe is bit of a Cubs fan. As many politely point out, often with a tongue sticking out emoji, there's more to baseball than the Cubbies, and we got a cool tip from a reader on another team with...
Random The King of Kong Is Being Adapted into a Stage Musical
Now this should be interesting...
The King of Kong was a standout documentary in 2007, chronicling the intense rivalry that existed between Steve Wiebe and Billy Mitchell, who continuously beat each other’s world record high scores over many years of playing Donkey Kong. One would think that this documentary was enough to cover the story of these...
Wednesday24th May 2017
Review Ultra Street Fighter II: The Final Challengers (Switch)
"Now I will find a better challenge!"
Like Tetris, Doom and Minecraft., Street Fighter II is one of those games which will forever have a special place in the history of video games. Upon its initial launch in 1992 it captured the hearts and minds of an entire generation of players, triggering a genre explosion which would last for the remainder of...
Review Datel Go-tcha For Pokémon GO
Taking the effort out of catching those pesky 'mon
While the Pokémon GO craze has clearly died down after the initial explosion of interest at launch, there are still millions of people who continue to play the game each and every day. Some of these will already be using the excellent Pokémon GO Plus accessory, a device worn on your wrist which...
Review Samurai Shodown IV (Switch eShop / Neo Geo)
VICTOLY!
After the first two Samurai Shodown games the third outing was seen as something of a disappointment by hardcore fighting game fans. It removed some of the more popular characters and various movement options available to the player, drastically altering the pace of the game; it also felt half-finished when compared to its polished...
Guide How to Get Third Party 8Bitdo Controllers Running on Your Switch
Putting the 'firm' back in 'firmware'
In case you missed it, 8Bitdo's line of third party controllers are now compatible with the Nintendo Switch thanks to a firmware update, meaning you can take out your opponents as intended on Ultra Street Fighter II: The Final Challengers, grab a perfect score on Puyo Puyo
News Here's How Much Space ARMS Will Take Up On Your Switch
It's less than you think
If you've been taking the download route when it comes to buying Switch software then you will no doubt be interested to learn how much each new AAA title takes up in terms of storage space. If ARMS is on your radar then you might want to know that the file size has been posted online - the interesting 3D brawler will...
Nintendo Download 25th May (Europe)
Disgaea 5 Complete! Ultra Street Fighter II! Retro Rayman! Much more!
Update: UK prices added! Here's a little early treat for our EU readers, the Nintendo Download Update details. Due to the upcoming Ascension Day public holiday in a number of European countries the press release has been sent a day early in some territories, and the ever-generous...
News SEGA Forever May Be a Subscription Service for the Company's Iconic Retro Games
Probably for mobile, but the dream is for console...
Games companies face ongoing challenges in promoting and monetising their retro content, especially in this age of emulators that are readily available across various devices. Nintendo has the Virtual Console - though the details of its Switch equivalent are still largely a mystery - and we see...
Review Cooking Mama: Sweet Shop (3DS)
Crack crack crack the egg into the bowl
Of all the heroes of the DS’ Touch Generations era, Office Create’s Cooking Mama has been one of the most enduring — and prolific. Starting out from her humble beginnings as a short-order chef, using quick WarioWare-style touchscreen minigames to simulate the in-kitchen experience, she’s expanded...
News Confidence in Nintendo Grows as Share Value Surpasses Previous Pokémon GO Peak
The highest it's been in over 5 years
Many will recall that, when Pokémon GO went viral last Summer it led to an extraordinary spike in Nintendo's share value; though it was partly irrational, even after the inevitable fallback and decline Nintendo was still left with a significantly higher company value than before the app's launch. Although...
News Teslagrad Was Most Profitable on the Wii U Compared to Other Platforms
Shocking
The Wii U will not likely go down as a high point in Nintendo’s long history with games, the console failed to draw in the masses that came out to buy the Wii and ultimately ended on a rather embarrassing note given the company’s history of success. Still, there’s good to be found in any bad situation, and one positive of the Wii U...
Gallery The Squid Research Lab Gives an Update on Inkling Fashion in Splatoon 2
Strike a pose
The original Splatoon immediately resonated with fans for its quirky look and outrageous fashion. Now with Splatoon 2 on the horizon the Squid Research Lab has discovered that there will be a new wardrobe available from day one. In this timeline two years have passed since the first Splatoon outing, meaning that fashion and styles have...
Deals Come Out Fighting With This Street Fighter Merchandise
Hadoken!
With Capcom's legendary Street Fighter series enjoying its 30th anniversary this year, there is a lot of history and nostalgia behind this line of games, and it should come as no surprise to learn that there's plenty of merch to invest in as a result. To celebrate the long-awaited release of Ultra Street Fighter II: The...
Video Cars 3: Driven to Win Looks Decent In Its Gameplay Trailer
Getting into gear
We know, movie tie-ins for Nintendo consoles don't normally get the pulse racing. Yet based on the number of them that grace the big N's hardware they're evidently popular, and we must say that Cars 3: Driven to Win might turn out rather well. That's not necessarily a surprise, as Avalanche Studios has produced it - that team...
News Mario Kart 8 Deluxe and Nintendo Switch Are Still On Top in Japan
Modest sales all around
The Media Create charts for Japan have rolled out as always, and for the second week running show a quiet retail scene at present in the country. Starting with software we still have Mario Kart 8 Deluxe in first place, finishing comfortably ahead of the evergreen Monster Hunter XX (Double Cross) and The Legend of Zelda:...
News King Of Fighters '99 Is Your Next Neo Geo Title On Switch
Going on strike
Nintendo UK's site has revealed that The King Of Fighters '99 is the next entry in the popular ACA Neo Geo series. Notable for introducing the "Striker" system - where support characters can leap in to assist your team - the 1999 entry in the long-running series also put new fighter K' in the spotlight. While it's perhaps not...
News Farming Simulator 18 is Cropping Up on 3DS This June
Too corny?
Developer GIANTS Software has today announced that Farming Simulator 18 will be making its way to the Nintendo 3DS this Summer. The new gameplay trailer released on the company's YouTube page shows off the main premise of the game as you immerse yourself in a "new, engaging Southern US environment, harvesting wheat, canola, corn,...
News Astro Duel Deluxe Bringing Multiplayer Mayhem to Switch eShop Soon
Battle your friends in space... then run over their pilots!
The Switch eShop is currently on a bit of a roll with interesting weekly releases. Up on 30th May you'll be able to give Astro Duel Deluxe a spin; it's $14.99USD in North America and £12.59 in the UK. Having first appeared as Astro Duel at the start of 2016 on Steam, this deluxe...
Tuesday23rd May 2017
Gallery Check Out Five Control Schemes for ARMS
High five
Whilst Nintendo may have opted for motion controls to promote extendable fighting game ARMS, there will actually be five different control schemes available from launch. These options will include everything from using a single Joy-Con on its side, to using the Switch in handheld mode, to using a Pro Controller. Then you will have the...
News 8Bitdo Pads Updated With Nintendo Switch Support, Just In Time For Ultra Street Fighter II
Even more control options
Peripheral maker 8Bitdo has released a new firmware update for its controllers which enables support for the Nintendo Switch. The range of pads - which includes the NES30 and SNES30 controllers - are based on classic Nintendo products and boast an exceptional build quality. While there are obvious
Rumour Artwork for Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle Posted Online
The horror
It's one of the oldest rumours around upcoming Nintendo Switch games, and now it seems some art is doing the rounds. We're referring to a game reportedly called Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle, a title that to we're led to believe is real and set for this year. The following fuzzy image was initially doing the rounds. For those that...
News Bloodstained: Ritual Of The Night Is Only 20 To 30 Percent Complete
Koji Igarashi admits he needs to speed things up
Koji Igarashi has spoken about Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night in an interview with Famitsu, and has admitted that the game is only 20 to 30 percent complete. When it was shown off at BitSummit one year ago, Bloodstained was around 10 percent complete. Unsurprisingly, Igarashi also admits that...
News RiME On Switch Will Run At 720p In Both Docked And Portable Modes
No boost for playing on the TV
RiME is shaping up to be one of 2017's most interesting multi-format titles thanks to its eye-catching visuals and puzzle-solving gameplay. The Switch version - currently being ported by Tantalus Media - will launch after the other editions, and original developer Tequila Works has now revealed that Tantalus...
News Pokémon GO is Reportedly Targeting 'Cheaters' By Hiding Rare Pocket Monsters
Punishment by Pidgey
Pokémon GO has nearly reached its one year milestone; it's also easy to forget that, for a time, the game took over the world. The mobile augmented reality game may not be as popular as it once was, yet it still has a large and dedicated userbase. Many players, perhaps in a bid to avoid seeing the same...
Video This Fan-Made Clip Is The Best Commercial For The Nintendo Switch Yet
Take to the skies
Nintendo really dropped the ball when it came to effectively communicating the core appeal of the Wii U, and the result was consumer apathy. Thankfully the company hasn't repeated this mistake with the Switch, which has received more effective promotion and bumper sales. However, while Nintendo's marketing efforts have vastly...
Talking Point From Joy-Con to 8Bitdo and Beyond, Switch Delivers a Revolution in Control
Play any way you want
There are still some that bemoan the fact that the Nintendo Revolution became the Wii; it's an interesting perspective to take, as it's quite likely the console would have been hobbled by a clunkier name. Think about how iconic the brand became, right from the start, with Wii Sports. Would Revolution Sports have had the same...
News Level-5 Is Working On At Least One Nintendo Switch Game
Yokai Watch? Layton? Ni no Kuni?
With E3 right round the corner it's fair to speculate about what new titles we'll see at the show, and Level-5 has set chins wagging by confirming that it has at least one Switch game in development. The studio - best known for Ni no Kuni, Professor Layton and the Yo-kai Watch series -...
News Nintendo of America Confirms 'Summer of Play' Tour of Switch and 3DS Games
"The tour is a great place to spend a summer afternoon", says Bowser
Nintendo of America has done a solid job, in recent years, of showcasing various games at expos and at its own special events. Part of this has been summer tours, and now NOA has outlined an upcoming Summer of Play tour that'll go around 13 different venues through June to...
Random Kid Creates Switch From Cardboard, Father Caves And Gets Him The Real Deal
Good things come to those who make their own consoles
What is it with the Nintendo Switch and cardboard-based clones? Not so long ago we reported on a story in which a Japanese child crafted his own Switch system out of stuff that would normally end up in the recycling bin, and now we've got another tale of industrious craftsmanship, again from the...
News Chromophore: The Two Brothers Is Still in the Works
Five years and counting...
Sometimes it just seems like certain developers have a difficult time accurately gauging the amount of time and manpower that goes into producing a game. Be it due to grossly underestimating an ambitious project or due to unfortunate circumstances that set a game back months or years, there are some games that make you...
Video Let's Discover the Very Best in Sideways Joy-Con Grips
What makes sideways the best way?
It's no secret that one of the biggest joys of Nintendo's latest console is the ability to slide off each side of it to turn one controller into two, but it's also no secret that it's not the most comfortable way to game. As such, many companies including Nintendo themselves have attempted to create little plastic...
News An Adventure Time Mashup Pack is Coming to Minecraft
Well, why not?
Minecraft: Nintendo Switch Edition is just the latest edition of the phenomenally successful franchise. The Mojang-developed and Microsoft-owned IP has progressed from a scruffy but clever PC sandbox game to being dominant in the industry, proving successful on any platform it calls home. Part of its ongoing success is due to...
News Inti Creates CEO Talks More on Mighty Gunvolt Burst
"We made this game completely on our own"
First revealed in part through a leak by Famitsu and in full at BitSummit this past weekend, Mighty Gunvolt Burst is a promising new action platformer from Inti Creates. As something of a mashup between Mighty No. 9 and Azure Striker Gunvolt, the new game will aim to recapture that Mega Man gameplay in a...
Monday22nd May 2017
News The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess is Now Approved for Sale in China
Possibly destined for the NVIDIA Shield
The Chinese market is potentially hugely lucrative, but the country's laws and logistical challenges make it a tough market to crack, especially for console manufacturers. There have been some efforts by Sony and Microsoft with their hardware, but little suggestion over the past couple of years that either...
Editorial An Empty Box is $5 and a Dock is $89 - Welcome to Switchonomics
If we pay it, then the price is right
Capitalism is incredibly complicated in practice - markets, financial tools, regulations, 'gaming the system', taxes and so on. On the flipside it's also very simple. Supply and demand dictate how much goods cost, and when it comes to entertainment desirability is also a factor. When a company has a winner on...
Review Pokémon: Magikarp Jump (Mobile)
Super weak or beloved Pokémon?
In one of the more unusual turns for Pokémon, the new mobile game Pokémon: Magikarp Jump has been released on mobile devices in a gradual international rollout. This game is developed by Select Button and is a Pokémon-themed spin on its game Survive! Mola Mola. The task? Raise a Magikarp to be as strong as it can...
News Niantic Drops Hint That Legendary Monsters Are Coming To Pokémon GO This Summer
"This summer will be legendary"
At the 21st Annual Webby Awards took place last week and Pokémon GO scooped five Awards, including “Best Mobile Game”. Archit Bhargava, global marketing product lead for Niantic, was on hand to accept the big award and used his speech - limited to five words, as is the traditional at the Webby...
News There's Still No Date for the All-Important NBA Playgrounds Update on Switch eShop
"In a matter of days / week"... uh-huh
A short while before NBA Playgrounds arrived on Nintendo Switch the developer's representatives told us that an update adding online play would come a 'few days' after launch. Not an ideal scenario, but reasonable - we can practice for a few days and then play online, right? We're pretty sure 'a few days'...
News Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia Enjoys a Reasonable Debut in UK Charts
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe remains the best performer on Switch
Nintendo had a major new release in the UK charts this week, albeit serving as a reminder that Switch isn't the company's only current-gen hardware. Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia arrived on 3DS and has landed at 5th place in the all-format chart - multiplatform title Injustice...
Random Take Legend Of Zelda, Add Some Gundam And You've Got Plenty Of Awesome
Upwardly mobile
While the Zelda series has toyed with mechanical concepts in recent outings, it's fair to say that fans would be somewhat resistive to the franchise moving into a sci-fi future with mobile suits and space ships. That doesn't stop some of us from dreaming, however - and Khris Ramirez has mashed the series together with one of...
News Super Famicom Title "Ghost Chaser Densei" Translated Into English
The other Ghosts in the Shell
You may not be familiar with Winkysoft’s rather decent and zany “Denjin Makai” series of scrolling beat’em ups. Like so many others they stubbornly remained Japan-only affairs, with both games (the titular “Denji Makai” and the sequel “Guardians”) sticking to Japanese arcades. But not all hope was lost,...
News Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 To Bring the Power to Nintendo Switch in Autumn / Fall
Local play and, um, optional motion controls
Back in January a number of titles featured in the Nintendo Switch presentation from Japan, notably in a sizzle reel of upcoming games. One of these was Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2, and we now have a better idea of when that game will arrive. Bandai Namco in Europe has confirmed an Autumn / Fall release...
Review Absolutely Unstoppable MineRun (Wii U eShop)
Absolutely forgettable
There were quite a few odd releases on the Wii U eShop during its heyday, but even in these twilight years we still seem to be getting some real eyebrow raisers. Absolutely Unstoppable MineRun is the latest of these. Somewhat of a mix of an autorunner and a precision platformer, you'll quickly notice graphics were probably...
News It Looks Like Dino Dini's Kick Off Revival Is Taking To The Pitch On Switch
Sick as a parrot
Those of you advanced enough in years (and based in Europe) will no doubt recall the Kick Off series of football (soccer to our North American chums) titles on home computers and consoles. Alongside Sensible Software's Sensible Soccer series, Kick Off was considered by many to be the pinnacle of the genre - until EA's FIFA and...
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