News Flash Carts Could Be Slowly Killing Your Retro Consoles
Scary technical details contained within
Guide Zelda: Breath Of The Wild: How To Get Unlimited Korok Seeds
No more searching around in the mud!
Guide The Best Splatoon 2 Merchandise Available To Humanity
Staying fresh never looked so good!
Video Learn How to Access and Use the NicoNico App on Nintendo Switch
Courtesy of gaijin hunter / aevanko
News - 2017, Week 28
Saturday15th Jul 2017
Editorial In Praise of the Smaller New Nintendo 3DS - The Best 3DS*
*Well, in Tom Whitehead's opinion
Nintendo sure likes to iterate its portable hardware, and the 3DS 'family' has been no exception. There's been the 3DS, the 3DS XL, the 2DS, the New 3DS, the New 3DS XL and soon the New 2DS XL. Throw in various colours, limited editions and cool designs and it's been a typically dizzying generation. For me, though,...
News The Jackbox Party Pack 1 & 2 Are Coming to Nintendo Switch
For you digital collectors out there
Back in April The Jackbox Party Pack 3 was released on the Nintendo Switch, bringing its unique blend of minigames and phone-based controls to multiplayer on the system. We certainly recommended it as a good way to have a bit of fun with friends. Though Jackbox Games is currently working on the fourth...
Friday14th Jul 2017
News Flash Carts Could Be Slowly Killing Your Retro Consoles
Scary technical details contained within
The relentless march of technology - combined with the rising price of certain retro games - has created a healthy market for flash carts which allow you to load up a bunch of ROMs onto an SD card and play them on your original vintage consoles. We've made no secret of our affection for such carts in the...
Reminder Here Are the Times for the Splatoon 2 Splatfest World Premiere
It varies per region
Splatoon 2 is now just one week away, and is all set to be the next big thing for the Nintendo Switch. Many will hope so, in any case, and Nintendo is certainly keen for Switch owners to go hands on and get drawn in by its charms. We'll see that this weekend with the Splatfest World Premiere, in which fans of cake will battle...
Guide Zelda: Breath Of The Wild: How To Get Unlimited Korok Seeds
No more searching around in the mud!
Grabbing all of the 900 Korok seeds in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is a bit of a drag, but if you want enough weapon, shield and bow slots to properly tackle the game's super-demanding Trial of the Sword DLC, it's almost essential that you seek out enough of these special items. If you honestly can't...
News The Smaller New Nintendo 3DS is Discontinued Globally - An Era Ends
Farewell, our charming little friend
The New Nintendo 3DS has been a notable success, though the XL model has done the heavy lifting. As of 31st March the New Nintendo 3DS XL has shifted over 10 million units; the smaller unit has only managed 2.49 million units. North America has only had limited editions of the small model, it's true, but even in...
News A Shiny Tapu Koko Is Up for Grabs for Pokémon Sun/Moon in North America
Get it before it's gone!
Though the conversation is increasingly shifting to the upcoming Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon, the mysterious new core game additions to Generation 7, Pokémon Sun and Moon continues to roll on. The immensely successful pair of games broke many new records for the series and for Nintendo in general, so it comes as...
News Epic Mickey Was One Of The High Points Of My Career, Says Warren Spector
"Screw Metacritic. Screw everybody. I'm really proud of that game"
Warren Spector is treated like a legend by many gamers, and with valid reason; he's been involved with some of the most influential and acclaimed games of the past few decades and can count System Shock, Ultima, Wing Commander, Deus Ex and Thief among his credits. However,...
News Amazon Spain Lists Fire Emblem Fates Complete Edition For Switch With Fan-Made Cover Art
Then promptly pulls it
Amazon's Spanish site has set chins wagging by posting a listing for Fire Emblem Fates Complete Edition on the Switch, with a proposed release date of November 17th. The listing - which has since been removed - certainly looked legit, and even featured a gorgeous cover. The trouble is, the cover was quickly revealed to be a...
News We All Need These Splatoon 2 Splat Dualie Water Pistols In Our Lives
Double up
Splatoon is a series which lends itself to irresistible merchandising opportunities, be they cute plush toys or themed towels. However, one line of toys which has done very well so far is the range of official Splatoon water pistols; released alongside the first ga
News Here's the Map Rotation and Weapons for the Splatoon 2 Splatfest World Premiere
Splat 'em up
The Splatoon 2 Splatfest World Premiere is almost upon us, so you should get ready for the action. It'll be Team Cake vs. Team Ice Cream in the West - Japan is a bit different - and there'll be Turf Wars to decide which is better. Nintendo UK has now confirmed the map rotations and weapons for the event. We suspect it'll be the same...
News Starlink: Battle for Atlas Makes Big Promises for Switch Release in 2018
Open world, modular toys, co-op all on the agenda
One of the most intriguing surprises of this year's E3, from a Nintendo perspective, was the reveal of Starlink: Battle for Atlas. A multi-platform title, the trailer showed a Switch Joy-Con Grip first of all for its interesting mix of conventional controls and toys-to-life style add-ons. It was...
News Pokémon GO Plus Ring Accessory Goes On Sale In Japan
If you liked it, then you should have put a ring on it
Seasoned Pokémon GO players will already be familiar with the Pokémon GO Plus, a Bluetooth-enabled device which allows you to catch monsters and pillage PokéStops without having to remove your phone from your pocket. The device ships with a bracelet attachment and a clip...
Random We Greedily Consumed McDonald's Pokémon McFlurry In The Name Of Science
"Can anybody tell what's wrong with this picture?"
Friday night, suburban Tokyo. All through the week, the eager Japanese public have been waiting to hear what flavor the mystery Pokémon McFlurry will be. Options ranged from the reassuringly pleasant to the downright bizarre - after all, this is coming from a country that brought wasabi Kit Kat...
But only because it wasn't mass produced there to begin with
Earlier today, Nintendo of Japan revealed that it would be ceasing all production of the smaller New Nintendo 3DS, leaving just the 2DS and XL models on the market. Though this was a bit unexpected, it wasn’t necessarily surprising given that the XL 3DS models generally sell better and...
Random Dry Yourself Off With These Amazing Splatoon 2 Hooded Towels
'Stay Off The Hook'
We love the emails that Play Asia sends us sometimes - it's a reminder of how quirky some products in Japan are when compared to the sort of things which we get in the West. One thing which caught our eye today are these adorable Splatoon 2 themed hooded towels. Dress up like your favourite inkling and dry your hair at the same...
Thursday13th Jul 2017
Guide The Best Splatoon 2 Merchandise Available To Humanity
Staying fresh never looked so good!
Unless you've been living in a cave for the past few months, you'll probably know that Splatoon 2 for Nintendo Switch is coming out on 21st July. Two years have passed since the release of the original Splatoon, and two years have also passed in the game world, leading to an evolution in fashion trends and new...
Video Learn How to Access and Use the NicoNico App on Nintendo Switch
Courtesy of gaijin hunter / aevanko
Just recently it was confirmed that the first third-party video streaming app was all set for Nintendo Switch, with NicoNico coming to the Japanese eShop. While it's not the streaming news we all necessarily want at this stage, it's an encouraging first step to show that, in theory, Nintendo is willing to allow...
Feature Talking Trade With Bonnie Gordon, Voice of Fire Emblem: Echoes' Silque
On being Silque and singing Mother Mila's praises
Modern Fire Emblem games have been a real cornerstone of the 3DS’ library, with Awakening, Fates, and Echoes each excellent examples of the series’ endless tactical RPG appeal. They’ve become fan favourites not only because of their satisfyingly strategic gameplay, but also because of the...
Review Cursed Castilla EX (3DS eShop)
A blessing, not a curse
For a series which takes an almost sadistic delight in frustrating those who play it, Capcom's Ghosts 'n Goblins garners a surprising amount of adoration from gamers - but the company doesn't seem particularly interested in resurrecting Sir Arthur for any new adventures, so thank goodness we have games like Cursed Castilla EX...
News "Lack Of Buttons" Might Prevent LawBreakers From Coming To Switch
Even though it offers the same number of buttons as PS4
UPDATE: Nanni has owned up on this score. He's also said that once the initial release is out of the way, Boss Key will look at other platforms: ORIGINAL STORY: LawBreakers - the new FPS title from Cliff Bleszinski's Boss Key Studios - is headed to PlayStation 4, but according to...
Nintendo Download 13th July (North America)
3DS demos! De Mambo! Death Squared! I and Me! Cursed Castilla EX! More!
It's time for the Nintendo Download Update details for North America, and it looks like an excellent week. The Switch eShop gets five games, three of which we've already reviewed and rated highly. There are some quality options on the 3DS eShop, too, and the Wii U also has one...
Review I and Me (Switch eShop)
Mirror, Mirror On The Wall
The Switch eShop has seen an impressive array of indie titles since its initial launch, and along with known quantities from studios like WayForward and Shin’en, we’ve also been treated to some impressive developer debuts — including the delightful maiden voyage of Chinese solo act Wish Fang, I and Me. I and Me is a...
Video Is this $40 8Bitdo Controller Really a Switch Pro Controller Alternative?
Look at the shiny shiny
The Switch's Pro Controller is a thing of beauty, but what isn't so beautiful is the price tag. It may be filled to the brim with gizmos and gadgets but it's still a tough pill to swallow. At a lower cost, however, you can invest in a more compact alternative from 8Bitdo, the first manufacturer to stick out a third-party...
News Nintendo Confirms Its Plans to Switch Things Up at San Diego Comic-Con
"San Diego Comic-Con is full of so many Nintendo fans", says Bowser
San Diego Comic-Con, one of the biggest events of its kind, is just one week away. It's running from 20th-23rd July, and Nintendo has now confirmed its plans for the event. Nintendo will have a booth within the main convention center (no. 235), but it'll only have one game on show...
Nintendo Download 13th July (Europe)
Bulb Boy! De Mambo! Death Squared! Cursed Castilla! Switch discount! More!
It's another week of Nintendo Download goodies, and this week brings us some highly-rated games across the Switch and 3DS eShop, in particular. There are a number of options including a retail demo, and of course the usual batch of discounts. Get the info below. Nintendo...
News Show Off Your 8-Bit 'Style' With This NES Classic Hoodie
Zip up, plug in and play
If you like walking around town donning a Power Glove for the world to see, then this might well be the item of clothing for you. Merchoid, the videogame merchandise specialist, has unveiled its NES Classic Hoodie to an unsuspecting world; pre-orders are open for shipping in September. Costing £44.99 / €54.99...
Video Please Don't Get Too Excited About That Mysterious Pokemon "Teaser"
Don't believe the hype
Upon watching the video above, you'd be forgiven for assuming that this "teaser" relates to some kind of announcement for the mainline Pokémon series - after all, we've got new titles to look forward to this year, right? However, while some outlets have been getting their knickers in a twist regarding this trailer, it's...
News Production Of The Standard-Sized New Nintendo 3DS Ends In Japan
So long, cover plates
Nintendo has announced that it is bringing production of the standard-sized New Nintendo 3DS to an end in Japan. The New Nintendo 3DS launched in 2014, with the standard-sized system and the larger "XL" (or "LL" in Japan) variant. Both models were released in Europe from day one but in North America, only the larger XL version...
News SNK Teases "New Classic NEO GEO Project" To Be Revealed During EVO 2017
Will be shown at the "ATLUS/SEGA - SNK" booth
SNK's Neo Geo system is one of gaming's true legends, but since it was released the company has been through some real ups and downs. However, things are looking positive for the firm these days; it now has the financial backing of a huge Chinese conglomerate and has recently dropped the
Feature Solving the Puzzle of Death Squared on Nintendo Switch
"It's the perfect gateway game to play in co-op"
The Nintendo Switch eShop has had a couple of busy weeks, with a pleasing range of quality titles arriving on the hardware. One to land in North America and Europe on 13th July is Death Squared by SMG Studio. A puzzle game previously well received on PC, it works nicely as either a co-op...
News Playdius Adds More Games to Its Switch eShop Line-Up
BAFL! Old School Musical! Splasher!
A while ago we shared an update on four upcoming Switch eShop games that are set to be published by Playdius, and the company has now confirmed a key acquisition and more games that it's bringing to the system. As part of a Gamescom 2017 presentation unveiled in a press release, Playdius confirms that its parent...
Random Mega64 Gives Its Unique Spin on Super Mario Odyssey
The power of the hat
Veteran YouTubers Mega64 has uploaded another video in which they bring characters from video games into the real world. This time round its everyone's favourite plumber getting the treatment, with an 'exact replicat" of Mario straight from upcoming Switch game Super Mario Odyssey. In the video we can see 'Mario' running around...
News Samurai Shodown Is Next Week’s New ACA Neo Geo Title
Who needs Street Fighter?
Between King of Fighters, Fatal Fury, Samurai Shodown, and Art of Fighting, SNK certainly kept itself busy developing fighting games for the Neo Geo. Many of these SNK fighters have already made their way to the Switch via the ACA Neo Geo collection, but one which has had yet to make an appearance is the...
News Sports Direct Buys 25.75 Percent Stake In Embattled UK Retail Chain GAME
"GAME is pleased that the strategic value of the group has been recognised"
Controversial UK retail chain Sports Direct has purchased a 25.75 percent stake in GAME, the UK's biggest high street video game specialist. Despite its dominant position in the UK video game market, GAME has endured a difficult year. It recently posted a profit warning,...
News Yo-Kai Watch 2: Psychic Specters Haunts Europe This Autumn
12 new quests and over 300 playable Yo-Kai
Nintendo has confirmed that it is bringing Yo-Kai Watch 2: Psychic Specters to Europe this Autumn, bringing it in line with North America. The game is the third version of Yo-Kai Watch 2, following on from Bony Spirits
Wednesday12th Jul 2017
Review Death Squared (Switch eShop)
Fun Cubed
As many already know, a big selling point of the Nintendo Switch - and its detachable Joy-Cons - is that multiplayer can and should happen anywhere at a moment’s notice. At times it might sound like hyperbolic grandstanding but there’s a point to it all – this isn’t just a novelty, it’s a new way of playing games and it is here...
News The Metroid: Samus Returns Legacy Edition is Up for Pre-Order on the Official Nintendo UK Store
Update: And now they're gone
Update: Having checked at about 16:50 UK time, an hour after publication, we see these are now sold out. Well, we said they'd go fast... Original Article: We all know that some Nintendo limited editions can be rather rare beasts, so UK gamers keen on Metroid: Samus Returns may want to jump quickly on the Legacy...
News Nintendo Unveils Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon Dual Pack and Fan Editions
Dual pack is Amazon-exclusive in the US
After some early listings popped up online, Nintendo has confirmed and unveiled details on a dual pack for Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon, very much following in the footsteps of its predecessors. In addition to that dual pack there will - once again - be 'Fan Editions' with SteelBooks in Europe. For...
Not as infectious as one may hope
Homages to our childhood are very much at the forefront of gaming right now, with so many titles playing on our sense of nostalgia. Rainy Night Creations is aiming for that effect with its take on the '90s survival-horror genre. Harking back to the days of Resident Evil and Dino Crisis, Vaccine intends to make its...
Review De Mambo (Switch eShop)
Mambo No. 1?
De Mambo is probably as “indie” as an indie title can get. The game was created by The Dangerous Kitchen, a team of just three animation graduates who decided to learn how to code and use the luxury of a Premier Inn as their office space. After what we’re sure was a tough but enjoyable journey, De Mambo was born – a fighting...
News ARMS 2.0.0 Is Now Available for Download
All the Brass
The first major update for ARMS has finally arrived, delivering on Nintendo’s promise of providing more playable content for free after launch. Most notably, the new update brings Max Brass—a new playable fighter—into the fold, but it also adds a whole wealth of other things, such as a new game mode, a new stage, a few new Arms,...
News Pokémon GO Worldwide Events Detailed, Including New Safari Zone
Pokémon outside of Europe will be available
Passing the one year mark since Pokémon GO became a worldwide phenomenon, Niantic has detailed some of the upcoming worldwide events due to take place over the coming months. Previously it was announced that a special one day event would be hosted in Chicago where players could...
News Natsume's Hiro Maekawa Talks Harvest Moon, Switch And Making "Everyone Happy"
"Natsume is probably known most as a non-violent, family friendly company"
Natsume is a publisher famous for its Harvest Moon series, which has now racked up more than 30 entries across a variety of systems and continues to sell briskly all over the world. However, there's been quite a bit of upheaval within the company of late, and boss Hiro...
News NicoNico Launches on the Switch in Japan This Week
More streaming apps to come?
The Nintendo Switch does one thing exceptionally well, and that’s playing games, but one of the biggest criticisms of the platform thus far has been the lack of additional features, such as streaming apps like Netflix or YouTube. It’s always been expected that these would pop up in due time, as they weren’t a...
Preview Whistling for Attention in Hey! Pikmin
A small world
It's been pleasing for 3DS owners to see that, while a shiny alternative is on the market, the successful family of portables continues to have an important role in Nintendo's plans. With titles like Metroid: Samus Returns and of course Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon on the way, the era of dual screens and some stereoscopic 3D isn't...
Hardware Review Elgato Game Capture HD60
Still the best pocket-sized game capture device
When we first started taking video capture seriously here at Nintendo Life during the Wii U era the hardware required cost wasn't astronomically steep, but it certainly high enough to give the average gamer pause for thought. However, as time as gone on we've seen the barrier to entry drop...
News Wisdom Tree Wants To Inflict Noah's Ark On The World, Again
Sunday Funday
What more can be said about Wisdom Tree's unlicensed games that the Angry Video Game Nerd hasn't already said? (NSFW kids, he swears a lot!). Games such as Noah's Ark are tedious platformers, dressed up with biblical themes which often don't even make any sense. If for some crazy reason you have any nostalgia for these games then...
Video Gaze In Wonder At The VR Mario Kart You'll Probably Never Get To Play
Unless you live in Japan, that is
A short time ago we reported on the news that Bandai Namco’s new VR Zone in Shinjuku, Tokyo would play host to a special Virtual Reality version of Mario Kart Arcade, the company's long-running racing series which is developed in conjunction with Nintendo. We only caught a glimpse of the game previously, but...
Video "The World is Your Playground" - Nintendo's Pitch for Splatoon 2 and Nintendo Switch
Ink everywhere
With Splatoon 2 now only a little over a week away - how time flies! - Nintendo is ramping up its marketing for the Switch title. The latest trailer to be posted on YouTube by Nintendo of Europe shows various players tackling the game at home and on the go, with the slogan "the world is your playground" being used. Check it out...
News Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap Soundtrack Now Available For Download
89 tracks spanning more than two hours
Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap is one of our favourite Switch eShop titles, and with good reason - it takes the incredible Master System original and gives it a HD lick of paint. Another reason to adore the game is Michael Geyre's amazing arranged soundtrack, which uses Shinichi Sakamoto’s original tunes...
News Japanese Pokémon GO Players Are Outspending Their U.S. Counterparts
U.S. remains the biggest market, however
Pokémon GO recently passed $1.2 billion in revenue after just a year of availability, making it one of smartphone gaming's biggest success stories. Mobile analysis firm Sensor Tower has been picking apart the data, and has discovered some interesting global trends relating to the game and how much...
News HyperX Announces Smash Bros., ARMS And Street Fighter eSports Event
Takes place July 18th
HyperX - the gaming division of Kingston Technology - has announced that it is holding a special eSports tournament later this month at its headquarters in Orange County, and Nintendo titles will feature prominently. The event will bring together the best Street Fighter V, ARMS and Super Smash Bros...
Video Atooi Shows How Easy It Is to Create and Play Levels in Chicken Wiggle
"I just winged it"
Earlier in the year Atooi founder Jools Watsham showed off the level creation tool in Chicken Wiggle, the upcoming 3DS eShop release. Beyond the core campaign there's the promise of access to a full creation suite that allows players to create levels and then share them online (in-game) with others. To showcase how it'll...
News Pokkén Tournament DX Academy to 'Recruit' Players at Evo 2017
Nintendo to focus on September release in booth
Evo 2017 isn't far away, taking place from 14th to 16th July; the ever-present Super Smash Bros. Melee and Super Smash Bros. for Wii U will be major parts of the event too, with both tournaments typically drawing huge crowds at the event and online. Pokkén Tournament DX won't be...
Tuesday11th Jul 2017
News 3DS OS Version 11.5.0-38 Is Now Available for Download
A fun new update, just in time for the 2DS XL release
With the New Nintendo 2DS XL due out in the West in a couple weeks, it seems that now is as good a time as any for Nintendo to give the 3DS family system OS a bit of an upgrade, especially given that the last update came out in April and only added more stability to the system. So, what has...
News Teased Wii U Mod Switches Things Up by Outputting TV View on GamePad
Splatoon is the obvious candidate
Nintendo hardware is often targeted for homebrew, hacks and exploits, and we've seen a fair amount of them with 3DS and Wii U - attempts are also being made with the Switch. It's a relatively niche area of course, especially as Nintendo often forces modders offline by closing exploits through firmware updates. Now...
Feature Castlevania Show Producer Adi Shankar On Respecting Fandom And Future Seasons
"I didn’t want to participate in the massacre of my childhood"
If you have a Netflix subscription and you're a Castlevania fan then chances are you've already digested the four-episode adaptation that has recently gone live on the streaming service. Based on the events seen in Castlevania III, the show includes the vocal talents of Richard...
Preview Going Solo in Splatoon 2's Single Player Hero Mode
Off we go to Octo Canyon
Due to the online servers not yet being available this preview is entirely focused around the single player campaign. Make sure you keep an eye out for our full review where we look at the whole kit and caboodle! If there’s one complaint people had about the original Splatoon it’s that the single player Hero Mode,...
News Fire Pro Wrestling Boss Would Love To Put The Game On Switch
Grappling on the go
The recent confirmation that WWE 2K18 is coming to Switch has wrestling fans salivating in expectation, but that title could be joined by another legendary video gaming property, Fire Pro Wrestling. Created by Human Entertainment back in the early '90s, the Fire Pro series has been a firm favourite in Japan thanks to its...
Video Digital Foundry Breaks Down Splatoon 2's Tech Improvements Over Its Predecessor
"Another feather in Nintendo's cap"
Today you'll have seen plenty of previews go up for Splatoon 2, including our own here at Nintendo Life. It's been all about the single player mode, which is understandable as all Switch owners will be able to try out more online play this weekend in the first Splatfest. During the recent Splatoon Direct,...
News Hori's Fresh-Looking Splatoon 2 Headset Is Heading To The West
And it's bringing wires with it
It has been confirmed that Hori's cool-looking Splatoon 2 headset is coming to the west, joining a whole host of other lovely related merchandise and products. The device - which has to be connected to both your Switch and your smartphone to enable voice chat via a special application - is d
Editorial Satoru Iwata's Vision for Gaming Continues to Shine Through Nintendo
Two years on from Iwata-san's passing, his legacy endures
It was two years ago on this date, 11th July, that Satoru Iwata passed away. It reflects the impact he had on the gaming industry that it was a day with a very real emotional impact on so many of us. The majority of his admirers never met him in person, but his unique style of leadership and...
News The ARMS Update Will Include a Mode That Allows Players to Become Hedlok
A mask with a bit of punch
The next notable ARMS update is very close, and will include the addition of Max Brass as a playable character along with three new ARMS and the Sky Arena stage. There'll be even more included with the update, however, with confirmation of an
News Troll And I Stomps Onto Switch Next Month With A $30 Price Tag
Co-op adventure "perfect" for Switch, says publisher Maximum Games
Maximum Games has confirmed that it is publishing Spiral House's co-operative adventure Troll and I on the Nintendo Switch next month. The game - which is already available on PS4, Xbox One and PC - will physically retail for $29.99 / £24.99 and launches in North America and...
News Headup Games Gives Release Details for Three Switch eShop Titles
With one due sooner than you might think
HeadUp Games is a company that became familiar to Nintendo gamers through its Wii U eShop title Typoman, but since then it's been building a substantial library as a publisher. In helping Indies of various sizes release their titles, HeadUp Games has lined up a fair bit of content for Nintendo Switch. We...
News Cave Story+ Will Be Receiving Classic Graphics in a Free August Update
Gaming like it's 2004
Cave Story is one of those games that it seems will just never go away for good. The early 2000’s freeware game made big waves in the then fledgling indie scene, and has since been ported to just about every device that can reasonably run it. Throughout all those ports, incremental updates have been made that have improved...
News New Shakedown Hawaii Details Highlight Your Quest to be a Dastardly Business Tycoon
Take over the island piece by piece
Since it was confirmed for Nintendo Switch earlier this year (it had previously been announced for the 3DS, too) we've heard relatively little of Shakedown Hawaii, the next game from Vblank Entertainment. For fans of Retro City Rampage, however, the wait for details has been an anxious one. Vblank Entertainment...
Video Marvel at the Creation of This Traditional Link Sculpture
In Chavant, oil based clay, if you want to know
The internet provides a terrific platform for artists and creators with a love of games to share their passion, and another example is rightly getting a lot of attention. Professional sculptor Chris Vierra contacted us to highlight his latest video which, in the space of one day, has accumulated...
Monday10th Jul 2017
Deals Amazon Prime Day 2017 Round Up
Handful of deals for your consideration
So, unless you've been living under a rock for the last few weeks, you'll probably have heard that it is Amazon Prime Day today. Now in its third year, this is the day when the online retail giant offers you even "greater savings than you might find on Black Friday" - at least that's what they claim. ...
News The Latest Pokémon Movie Is Ditching Two Of The Franchise's Most Famous Characters
Written out of history
There are three things you can be sure of in life: death, taxes and a new Pokémon movie every few years. The next cinematic outing for the juggernaut than is the Pokémon brand - subtitled "I Choose You!" - is getting hyped up in Japan at present, and seeks to re-tell the famous Indigo League series - which is...
News Nintendo Switch Hackers Claim to Have Made Key First Step
"We got the kernel"
We love joking about frequent 'stability' updates to Nintendo systems, but in the case of the 3DS this often meant blocking off various hacks and exploits. Homebrew and broader hacks have been common on the portable, and in a few cases were damaging to developers as they caused games and apps to be abruptly removed from the...
Feature The Biggest Nintendo Switch eShop Games of 2017 - Summer Edition
It's heating up
The Nintendo Switch is now settling into plenty of households, building up an interesting library of games in the process. The eShop adds plenty to the system's library, of course, and it's now time for us to revisit a list of what we think are the 'biggest' games still due on the store this year - you can check out our equivalent...
News Kamiko Passes 110,000 Sales as Developers Make Progress on Picontier for Nintendo Switch
CIRCLE Entertainment fills us in
One of the standout early arrivals on the Switch eShop has been Kamiko, a stylish budget-priced title that we enjoyed a lot in our review. It's proven to be a bit of a success, highlighted recently as it placed fourth in the Japanese eShop charts covering the period since the Switch launch. It was published in
Review Flip Wars (Switch eShop)
Bomberman meets ChuChu Rocket
Flip Wars began as a little project by the name of Project Mekuru, a game developed with the Unity Engine in which players could duke out a war for tile-based dominance while using their own Mii character. Since then its brand has naturally evolved in localisation, but the Miis have been replaced with characters...
News Fake NES Mini Consoles Spotted for Sale On The Web
Buyers beware
Imitations of Nintendo's popular NES Mini have been spotted on a Chinese import site, with packaging that can quite easily catch out consumers. The much sought after console sold out months ago, with fans trying ever since to get their hands on one without paying astronomical prices from scalpers. A new batch seemed to have appeared...
News Europe Is Getting The Zelda: Breath Of The Wild Champions amiibo Four-Pack
Four play
Remember that lovely Zelda: Breath of the Wild amiibo four-pack that was confirmed for Japan a while back? Well we hope you've resisted the temptation to buy the Champions individually because it has now been confirmed that Europe is getting them all in a single pack as well. A listing has appeared on Nintendo's German site,...
Feature Castlevania Season 1 Review: Plenty Of Blood, Bad Language And Bite
And better than we could possibly have hoped for, to boot
Out of all of Konami's illustrious back catalogue, Castlevania holds a very special place in the hearts of gamers. From its humble beginnings as an 8-bit take on Bram Stoker's famous Dracula story, it has gone on to create a self-contained world which uses the vampire legend as its foundation...
News The Nintendo Switch Update for NBA Playgrounds is Now Live
Online matches! Gameplay tweaks! New players!
It's fair to say that Nintendo Switch owners with a copy of NBA Playgrounds have had their patience tested, with the wait for the game's much-needed major update going on for longer than expected. Appeased in early June with the promise of Shaq Fu: A Legend Reborn for free, now the update for the game...
News WWE 2K18 is Confirmed for Nintendo Switch
A long awaited return to Nintendo hardware
It's been churning around the rumour mill for a while, and a European retail listing gave some more hope, but now we know that WWE 2K18 is definitely coming to Nintendo Switch. Nintendo UK posted the following video with the news, which also confirms a pre-order bonus character of Kurt Angle. The...
Video Check Out this Tiny Yet Intriguing Donkey Kong Easter Egg in Super Mario Odyssey
Odyssey, odyssey!
Super Mario Odyssey is no doubt going to be absolutely rife with easter eggs, that's part and parcel for a mainline Mario game, but one particularly observant Reddit user by the name of seanmacproductions has discovered one in the game's supposed theme Jump Up, Super Star!, sung by series veteran Pauline. A short series of...
News Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 to Hit the Nintendo Switch on 22nd September
Dramatic battles on the go
Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 was one of the earliest third-party retail games to be confirmed for the Nintendo Switch, though firm release details have taken a while to emerge. Bandai Namco has now confirmed that the title will head to both North America and Europe on 22nd September. In terms of Switch-specific features...
News WWE 2K18 Looks Set to be the Real Deal on Nintendo Switch
2K Sports pins down some details
Earlier today there was the pleasing news that, for the first-time in many years, there'll be an official WWE game on Nintendo hardware. With WWE 2K18 coming to the system, plenty naturally wonder how feature-rich the Switch version will be. 2K Sports has now updated its website with details, and on the surface...
News New Adventure Time And Ben 10 Games Are Coming To A "Nintendo Platform"
"I am sure you can imagine which one that would be"
Outright Games has confirmed that it is working on new video games based on Cartoon Network's popular Adventure Time and Ben 10 animated franchises. Here's a snippet from the PR: Focusing on creating high-quality license-based video games for the family entertainment market, Outright...
News Nihon Falcom President Would "Definitely" Like to Release Games on Nintendo Switch
"If the opportunity presents itself"
In a recent interview with Japanese video game makers Nihon Falcom, President of the company Toshihiro Kondo commented on his desire to bring games to Nintendo's newest console. The studio is known for creating JRPGs such as The Legend of Heroes and Xanadu series, and would surely make an ideal fit for the...
Random McDonald's Japan Thinks You Might Like A Broccoli-Flavoured Pokémon McFlurry
Pick your Pokémon drink of choice, if you dare
Update: Don't worry everyone - common sense prevailed and Japan will be getting a pikachu 'flavoured' chocolate banana Mcflurry this weekend! Original story: In support of the latest Pokémon movie - entitled Pokemon 20 - I choose you! - McDonald's Japan has started a campaign which gives...
News Bit Dungeon+ to Bring Some Old-School Goodness to 3DS This Week in North America
We rather liked it on Wii U
The Wii U eShop was home to a number of thoroughly enjoyable download games, and Bit Dungeon+ was among that line-up of quality titles. Publisher Dolores Entertainment has now confirmed that it'll arrive on the 3DS eShop this week in North America (13th July) at a cost of $8USD. A game with a focus on randomised dungeons...
News Summer Games Done Quick Raises an Extraordinary Total for Doctors Without Borders
Over $1.7 million
Speedrun enthusiasts will have spent much of the last week watching Summer Games Done Quick, one of two high-profile GDQ events per year that typically raises a huge amount for charity. Doctors Without Borders was the beneficiary again this time, and the event raised a record-breaking total for the cause. As you can see in the...
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Still running into view this year
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