Review Namco Museum (Switch eShop)
"It belongs in a Museum!"
Review NBA Playgrounds (Switch eShop)
Not quite a slamma jamma
Editorial amiibo Has Stalled, Because Nintendo is Forgetting What Makes It Special
A decline into minor unlocks and collectible DLC
News - 2017, Week 30
Saturday29th Jul 2017
News Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age Heading to the West in 2018
More information to come in Autumn / Fall
Plenty of fans have been waiting for localisation news for the latest big hit from Square Enix, and it's finally arrived - Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age will arrive in the West in 2018. The announcement was made in a video, with follow up tweets confirming the '2018' window and that more...
Gallery As Tempting As It Is, Don't Throw These Custom Poké Ball Switch Joy-Cons
What a catch
The Nintendo Switch has quickly become a fashion statement, with some gamers going out of their way to make sure their Switch has the best look. Reddit user BostianALX has created a dream design with his custom Joy-Con controllers that resemble the colours of a Poké Ball. This was not an easy process, as BostianALX detailed...
News Pokémon GO Safari Zone EU Events, Originally in Early August, Pushed Back to Autumn
Other dates unaffected, though
In an update post detailing Pokémon GO's upcoming European Safari Zone events, Niantic has announced that the first two events scheduled for early August will now be delayed until the Autumn / Fall season. Originally due to take place on 5th August (Copenhagen and Prague) and August 12 (Stockholm and...
Friday28th Jul 2017
News Niantic Is Facing a Class-Action Lawsuit Over Pokémon GO Fest
Yowch
It’s safe to say that Pokémon GO Fest was an unmitigated disaster, as network issues and poor event planning quickly spiraled out of control. The company has been in full damage control mode for the past few days, doing its best to appease the irate attendees and save face by explaining the issues that contributed to the event’s failure...
Review Namco Museum (Switch eShop)
"It belongs in a Museum!"
With arcade hits such as Pac-Man, Galaga and Ridge Racer to its name, it's fair to say that Nakamura Manufacturing Company – better known as Namco – has a proud history behind it. Founded in 1955 with ride-on mechanical toys as its main focus, Namco would find global fame with the arrival of the arcade video game in the...
Review NBA Playgrounds (Switch eShop)
Not quite a slamma jamma
‘90s kids will definitely remember NBA Jam, the high-flying, crazy-dunking arcade basketball game that was all the rage among sports fans and nonbelievers alike. Today, NBA Playgrounds tries to recapture that magic. Let’s be clear. NBA Playgrounds is no NBA Jam. That, however, isn’t to say NBA Playgrounds is a...
News Capcom Reportedly Gearing Up for Multiple Nintendo Switch Titles
Likely helped by positive Street Fighter II sales
Capcom and Nintendo have portrayed a close working relationship over recent years, from Capcom influencing the development of the 3DS Circle Pad Pro to accommodate Resident Evil Revelations and various Monster Hunter titles, to the two companies holding a joint expo talk to discuss the Switch...
News Ultra Street Fighter II Was A "Smash Hit" On Switch, Says Capcom
But it won't divulge actual sales figures
Ultra Street Fighter II: The Final Challengers was Capcom's first major release for the Switch, but it came as something of a disappointment. Recycled content and a laughably poor first-person mode made it an unconvincing debut, despite the presence of that tried-and-tested Street Fighter magic. While the...
News Splatoon 2 is Adding "Dualie Squelchers" in Weekend Update
It's time to dual
Splatoon 2 has only been in the hands of consumers for one week, yet Nintendo has already been busy with new content and an update that made some balancing adjustments. After previously releasing the Ink brush to players' catalogues, the Japanese Splatoon Twitter account tweeted out images confirming that the "Dualie...
Feature Nintendo Life eShop Selects - July 2017
More downloadable gems
The Switch eShop continues to pick up steam, with July seeing a noticeable ramping up in the number of download releases. There have been some busy weeks and plenty of interesting titles, so we're back with our series to sort the wheat from the chaff with our Nintendo Life eShop Selects awards for July. This month we've got...
Video This Miniature Zelda: Breath Of The Wild Guardian Is Straight Outta Hyrule
Awesome animatronics
Adafruit Industries are a technology company based in New York known for designing and manufacturing electronic goods. Recently they uploaded a video to their YouTube showcasing a project that look's like it's been pulled straight out of Hyrule. Taking inspiration directly from The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild...
Have a nice trip
Originally available on iOS platforms, Kid Tripp has ran, jumped and smashed its way onto the Nintendo 3DS eShop. We’ve been following the progress of its port for a while now at Nintendo Life and can safely say that the tean behind this auto-runner have done an excellent job - giving us another reason to stop our 3DS consoles...
Random Sealed Copy Of Super Mario Bros. Fetches Over $30,000 On eBay
Who needs two kidneys anyway
When you think of rare and collectable NES games, chances are Super Mario Bros. is the last thing that springs to mind. It's one of the most common NES releases in existence, and logic would dictate that on the secondary market, it's not worth a great deal - even in exceptional condition. However, a sealed copy of the...
News Sine Mora EX Listed for 8th August on European Switch eShop
Priced at £24.99 in the UK
Just a week ago Sine Mora EX was given an 8th August release date on PS4 and Xbox One, but didn't have a firm date for Nintendo Switch. Though not necessarily 100% confirmation at this point, the game page has now appeared on the European eShop with that same date for the system - 8th August. One point to add is that the...
News Retro City Rampage DX is Locked in for 3rd August on Nintendo Switch
Another chance for pixelated mayhem
At the moment Vblank Entertainment is hard at work on Shakedown Hawaii for various systems including the Switch and 3DS, but has also been good on its word in bringing Retro City Rampage DX to Nintendo's latest system. Previously announced as 'coming soon', it now has a firm release date for both North America and...
News Aero Fighters 2 Joins The ACA Neo Geo Lineup On Switch Next Week
Pew pew pew
Hamster has revealed that Video System's 1994 shooter Aero Fighters 2 is next week's ACA Neo Geo title on the Switch eShop. It's a neat change from the usual raft of fighting titles, and is one of the Neo Geo's more enjoyable blasters. While the game contains plenty of outlandish bosses and enemies, all of the player-controlled planes...
News Slime-san is Sliding Onto the Switch eShop on 3rd August
Includes plenty of adventuring and unlockable multiplayer 'arcade' games
Earlier this month we shared some details on upcoming Switch eShop projects from publisher Headup Games, including the rather intriguing Slime-san. It was given an 'August' window, and Headup Games has now confirmed that it'll land on the store on 3rd August - it's not far...
Video Catch Up With the Latest Fire Emblem Heroes 'Feh' Update
Details on upcoming challenges and events
Fire Emblem Heroes has proven to be reasonably successful for Nintendo on Mobile, though the dominance of the Japanese market for the game explains why the latest 'Feh' video update (like Directs, but with a talking owl) was scheduled to fit in nicely with the timezone in Japan. In either case, if...
Thursday27th Jul 2017
News Want A Challenge? Try Finishing Zelda: Breath Of The Wild Without The Sheikah Slate
New glitch allows a false start
We've covered some pretty unique Zelda: Breath of the Wild glitches in the past, but this latest one is interesting for the fact that it allows you to experience the game in an entirely different way. With some deft save state tinkering, it's possible to exit the Shrine of Resurrection without picking up the...
RPMii Maker
Nintendo’s endlessly endearing Mii characters have been one of the most enduring creations of the Wii era; from their earliest days as Wii Sports athletes and player avatars, they’ve gone on to star in StreetPass and Nintendo Land, soar through the air in Pilotwings Resort, race in Mario Kart 8, and even battle it out in Sup
News Snakebyte Announces The Wireless Game:Pad Pro For Switch
"Professional grade controller" for your Switch
Peripherals manufacturer Snakebyte has revealed that it is releasing a new Switch control solution in the form of the Wireless Game:Pad Pro. Described as a "professional grade controller" for Nintendo's console, it boasts the "precision control of an authentic console game pad, without sacrificing the...
Nintendo Download 27th July (North America)
Hey! Pikmin! Miitopia! Overcooked: Special Edition! Namco Museum! More!
It's that time again, dear readers, for the North American Nintendo Download Update. This week is a busy one, with plenty of varied options on the Switch eShop, two retail 3DS titles (accompanying the New 2DS XL), in addition to various downloads across the Wii U and 3DS eShop...
News Splatoon 2 Version 1.1.2 Is Now Live
Buffs! Nerfs! Bug fixes!
The original Splatoon was a game that received a healthy dosage of post-release support, with new maps, weapons, modes, and balancing tweaks being regularly delivered. Since Nintendo has pledged to support Splatoon 2 in a similar fashion, it comes as no surprise that the company has been already been quite proactive in...
News Niantic CEO Explains Just What Went Wrong At Chicago's Pokémon GO Fest
"We heard boos and shouts from the crowd"
The recent Pokémon GO Fest in Chicago's Grant Park may have marked the introduction of Legendary monsters to the game, but it was marred by technical issues which created quite a bit of frustration for the thousands of people who went along for the day. Niantic was forced to offer refunds and in-game...
News Pokémon GO's Team Instinct Leader is Missing In Action
The Spark has gone
When reaching level five on Pokémon GO you are given the choice between joining three teams; Mystic, Valor and Instinct. An important decision for every trainer and one you can only make once; you should choose wisely as one day your team leader may just get up and leave. That's what's happened to members of team Instinct, whose...
News Get Namco Museum For Free With This Lovely WaterField Pro Switch Case
Retro games in the bag
We're big fans of WaterField Designs premium Nintendo Switch cases, as demonstrated by Alex in the video below. The lovely folks over at WaterField Designs have teamed up with Bandai Namco offer a complimentary eShop download of Namco Museum with the purchase of a WaterField Designs MultiPlayer Pro Switch Case which retails...
News Terranigma on SNES Gets The Ultimate Digital Audio Treatment
MSU1 Magic turns Quintet into full orchestra
Like everyone else we love the whole SNES Mini thing, but with a total of 21 games we also had to accept that many big names would be missing in action. One of biggest third-party producers missing is Quintet, which is surprising considering its incredibly prolific output during the SNES years, which...
Nintendo Download 27th July (Europe)
Pikmin! Miitopia! Overcooked! Namco Museum! My Nintendo discounts! More!
The Nintendo Download Update is now live in Europe, and there's a lot going on. On the Switch we have seven downloads going live today and tomorrow, along with some DLC. The 3DS has three retail releases to consider along with download-only options, while the Wii U...
"Oceanhorn 2 is going to look great on Switch, when the time comes"
Indie developer Cornfox & Bros recently ported its successful smartphone action adventure Oceanhorn to the Nintendo Switch, and while the game wasn't quite up to the standard of the title it seeks to emulate, it sure looks pretty in motion - which bodes well for future...
News Mighty No. 9's Long Overdue Kickstarter Reward Sums Up The Game In General
Some assembly required
Ah, Mighty No. 9. Keiji's Infaune's Kickstarter smash was born in a blaze of hype, but the end result wasn't quite what people were expecting when they gleefully pledged their cash back in 2013. At least Comcept is following through on its promises, even if they're a little late. During the campaign, a special...
News Sonic Forces Listed On EB Games For 7th November Release
Switch box art shown too
Many fans of the blue blur have been highly anticipating the release of Sonic's next 3D outing. In announcement videos Sega has played it coy on the official release date, with only the time-stamp of 2017 currently given. Now video game retailer EB Games may have let the date slip by revealing on its Australian website that...
News Deus Ex: Human Revolution Gets A Massive Price Cut On The North American Wii U eShop
It only took four years
Square Enix has slashed the price of Deus Ex: Human Revolution Director's Cut on the Wii U. The game usually costs $49.99 to download, but it's now on sale at $12.49. This only applies to the North American eShop at present, but we'll update this story if the offer is extended to Europe. Deus Ex: Human Revolution...
News 2K Reveals WWE 2K18 "Cena (Nuff)" Collector's Edition, But There's No Switch Version
Limited to 30,000 copies
2K Games has lifted the lid on the special collector's edition of the forthcoming grappler WWE 2K18. Dubbed the Cena (Nuff) Edition, it celebrates the 15-year career of superstar John Cena - who is a fan of the Switch himself, as it happens - and is limited to 30,000 copies worldwide. Included in those 30,000 editions is...
News LEGO Worlds Gets September Release Date for Nintendo Switch
The building blocks are in place
LEGO fans have always had plenty of games to enjoy on Nintendo hardware, and so far the Switch has also been getting in on the action. One that was previously confirmed to be on the way is the world-building LEGO Worlds, and now it has a firm release date. It'll arrive in North America on 5th September and...
News Descenders To Bring Extreme Downhill Freeriding To Switch Next Year
High-octane procedurally-generated worlds
We've just got word from new publishing label No More Robots that its first signing will be an extreme downhill freeriding game called Descenders, which should be arriving on all consoles sometime next year - including Nintendo Switch, of course. Descenders is being developed by none other...
News Acclaimed Isometric Adventure Lumo Is Coming To The Nintendo Switch
Basically the same as the PS4 version, says developer
Lumo creator Garth Noyce has revealed that his critically-acclaimed isometric adventure is coming to the Nintendo Switch. Inspired by the likes of Knightlore and Equinox, Lumo has already met with a rapturous reception on Steam, PlayStation 4, PS Vita and Xbox One, and will make another welcome...
News Dimension Drive Will Bring Smart Shoot 'em Up Action to the Switch eShop
A 'comic book universe' and 'dual battlefield madness'
The eShop has been a key part of Nintendo hardware for multiple generations, and we're starting to see the Switch catalogue grow quickly as more developers are given access to the system. Another intriguing title to add to the list of upcoming releases is Dimension Drive by 2Awesome...
News Infinite Minigolf Confirmed for 28th July Arrival on Switch
We didn't have to wait 'fore' days (sorry)
Update: The game is now live in Europe, priced €14.99 / £13.49. Original Article: Infinite Minigolf is Zen Studios' first title on Switch, but it hit a snag when it failed to land on 25th July as expected. The studio seemed surprised when it happened, and ever since has been reassuring eager fans...
Video Get Warmed Up for Overcooked: Special Edition With This Switch Launch Trailer
On the gas mark
Overcooked: Special Edition is one of a number of interesting download titles arriving on the Nintendo Switch eShop this week, and brings with it a high profile. With a price of £17.99 / $19.99USD / €19,99 it offers the popular co-op formula on the go, throws in content that was previously DLC and also supports HD Rumble. Ahead...
Video This Might Not Be The Safest Place To Play Your Nintendo Switch
Don't look down!
The Gorges Du Verdon, in south-eastern France, is a river canyon that has scenery to rival that found in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. It looks like a great place to visit for relaxation and to admire the beauty of nature. Extreme sports athlete Mich Kemeter has other ideas, however. This pro slackliner likes...
News Vertex Pop Puts Out a New Update for Graceful Explosion Machine
Just one more run...
One of the most fun arcade experiences on the Switch eShop right now can be found in Graceful Explosion Machine, as stylish ‘shmup that likes to tempt you into going back for just one more try. The game is almost entirely centered around its leaderboard and ranking system, and now that vertex pop has put out a new update,...
Review Eba & Egg: A Hatch Trip (Wii U eShop)
A mislaid game
In the waning months of the Wii U, it’s interesting to see that developers are still making software for Nintendo’s system. While most of the big guns - including a good portion of 'Nindies' - move on to bigger and better things, there are smaller projects making quiet and unassuming appearances on the older hardware. One such...
News Camp Pokémon Receives New Summer Season Update
Alola Pokémon added
The Pokémon Company has announced a new season for Camp Pokémon. The app (which was originally released in 2014) has received a large update adding Pokémon from the Alola region that were featured in Sun and Moon for 3DS. There is also a new trading card game where you match the cards together. In the video...
Wednesday26th Jul 2017
Editorial amiibo Has Stalled, Because Nintendo is Forgetting What Makes It Special
A decline into minor unlocks and collectible DLC
Nintendo is still fully committed to amiibo, that much is obvious. New figures and cards continue to gradually emerge, some as expected with the biggest games (such as Splatoon 2 and Metroid: Samus Returns), and others a little unexpected like the cards that came out alongside Mario Sports...
Throwing the game
Pikmin, as a franchise, is arguably a mid-tier IP for Nintendo - perhaps not in terms of quality, but it is nevertheless refused the same priority and release frequency as other highly successful and profitable Nintendo brands. The Wii / DS generation passed with nothing but re-releases, before Pikmin 3 gave us a timely...
News Pokémon on Nintendo Switch is Due '2018 or Later', But That's No Surprise
Metroid Prime 4 is 'TBA', too
Nintendo's Q1 financial reports didn't have many surprises, though did have a few snippets of information. For example we've seen some pick up on the release 'window' for Pokémon on Nintendo Switch, but in some cases are using what seems to be a false assumption. In Nintendo's standard list of upcoming games and...
News Nintendo Switch Has Sold 4.7 Million Units Worldwide
13.6 million Switch games sold, too
Nintendo's Q1 financial results have been posted - we'll be pulling them apart very soon - but the big news is that the Switch has sold 4.7 million consoles worldwide since its launch at the start of the year. In addition to that, 13.6 million pieces of Switch software have been sold globally. Of these, Mario...
News Splatoon 2's Credits Herald Something Pretty Significant In Nintendo's History
Remember this name
Splatoon 2 is a remarkable game, as many of you will no doubt be aware. However, it's significant for another reason, too - it's one of the first major internally-developed Nintendo titles on which a westerner is credited for game design. Jordan Amaro might not be a household name right now, but you'll almost certainly have heard...
News Walmart Cancels All Super NES Classic Pre-Orders
Rolling back more than just prices
If you pre-ordered a Super NES Classic Edition from Walmart when they were live for a brief period last Friday, you're in for some disappointment. Earlier today, the mega-retailer emailed all customers who managed to nab one of the highly sought after consoles to inform them that the listing was made available in...
News Splatoon 2 Delivers Extraordinary Launch Sales in Japan and Boosts Switch Hardware
Layton’s Mystery Journey takes 2nd for 3DS, too
Earlier today we shared Famitsu numbers covering the Splatoon 2 launch in Japan; now Media Create has weighed in as well. Media Create brings a lower figure, but it's still the biggest Switch game launch to date, and also led to significant hardware sales. Splatoon 2 may be the dominant arrival in...
News Splatoon 2 Sold Over Half a Million Copies in Japan in Three Days
Inkredible
Splatoon proved to be a successfully launched Nintendo IP when it first came out on the Wii U a couple years back, but the popularity of the original game was obviously hamstrung by the platform’s poor sales. With the Switch, it was given a new lease of life on a console that is rapidly growing, so it was always going to be interesting...
News Namco Museum Won't Gobble Up Too Much Memory On Your Switch
Munch munch munch
Namco Museum comes out this week, and thanks to the game's listing page on the eShop, we now know exactly how much space it will consume on your Switch. If you're struggling for space then you'll be pleased to know that just 876MB is required to download this retro compilation, which contains 10 classic hits such as Rolling...
Guide Here's When You Can Capture Pokémon GO's Legendary Moltres, Zapdos And Articuno
Niantic releases a Raid Battle schedule
Legendaries are finally part of Pokémon GO, but bagging them isn't as straightforward as heading to your local gym and waiting for the next raid - these mythical beasts are only available at certain times, and developer Niantic has helpfully released a timetable which shows when that will happen. Articuno,...
News Nintendo Records Best Q1 Sales Since 2011 in Profitable Start to the Year
Sales targets for Switch and 3DS remain unchanged
Nintendo has unveiled its Q1 financial results (covering 1st April to 30th June), including some solid numbers for the Nintendo Switch and its games. Those looking for dramatic increases in projections and confidence will be left disappointed, however, with the company's core sales estimates...
News Etrian Odyssey V Launch Edition Will Come With An Art Book And Music CD
Oh, and an "outer box"
Atlus has revealed the contents of the Etrian Odyssey V launch edition, which will come as good news to those of you who just can't get enough of your limited edition packaging. When the 3DS title launches later this year you'll get a 24-page art book containing "beautiful character art and concept sketches by the...
News New Range Of Super Mario iPhone Cases Arrive In Japan
Classic and modern designs
A range of new iPhone cases featuring everyone's favourite Italian plumber have come to Japan. The seven new cases feature classic and modern incarnations of Super Mario, and are designed to fit the 6 / 6S / 7 standard and Plus models of Apple's popular handset. The two retro-style cases are priced at...
News Lost Sphear Launches on 23rd January in the West
The follow-up to I Am Setsuna
One of the standout titles of the early Nintendo Switch library was that of I Am Setsuna, a thoroughly traditional JRPG experience published by Square Enix which called back to that company’s best days when it churned out classic JRPG’s left and right. The talented studio behind it—Tokyo RPG Factory—evidently...
Video Digital Foundry Assesses the Minecraft: Nintendo Switch Edition 1080p Update
No need to block it out any more
Based on the Switch eShop charts Minecraft: Nintendo Switch Edition has, unsurprisingly, proven to be rather popular on the system. It's certainly worthy of praise for offering such a feature-rich version of the game that can also be played on the go, but one complaint at its launch was that it ran in 720p even when...
News Hex Gambit Aims to Bring 'Fast and Fluid' Turn-Based Strategy to Nintendo Switch
Looks set to easily pass Kickstarter target
We're relatively picky about Kickstarter projects, but Hex Gambit is looking like a pretty solid bet. Not only has it raised over $8500 of its $11,000 Kickstarter target at the time of writing (with 29 days to go) but it's also placing the Nintendo Switch front and centre as a platform alongside PC. With...
News AtGames Confirms Its SEGA Genesis Clone Systems to Roll Out Ahead of SNES Mini
Ah, memories of console wars... sort of
While plenty went nuts over the NES Mini and the cycle begins anew with the upcoming SNES Mini, it's sometimes worth remembering that licensed (and unlicensed) clones of SEGA's old hardware have been around for years. Sometimes they're 'mini', occasionally they're chunky but offer plenty of games and...
Tuesday25th Jul 2017
News Update For Minecraft: Nintendo Switch Edition Enables 1080p Display When Docked
Switch from 720p to 1080p
Minecraft: Nintendo Switch Edition is a perfect match for the Switch - it's the same great game as always but with the added convenience of being able to play a full-fat version on the move. Perhaps one of the few downsides, however, was that the game would run in 720p, which makes perfect sense when playing the Switch as a...
Poll The New Nintendo 2DS XL is Out This Week - Are You Tempted?
Heading for a quiet launch
Nintendo launches new hardware this week, but unlike some of its previous iterations it's arriving rather quietly. In fact, the company hasn't mentioned it all that much on social media in the past week or two, so you may have forgotten it's happening. The New Nintendo 2DS XL arrives on 28th July, alongside Hey! Pikmin and...
What right does a sheep have to play God?
Taking a deck of cards to pass the time whilst traveling is not uncommon, though with the Switch now taken everywhere it's nice to see various game types emerge on the system. Card games are a genre still as popular as they were twenty years ago, with games like Gwent being a recent success. Offering its own...
News New LEGO Marvel Super Heroes 2 Trailer Confirms 'Deluxe Edition' for Switch
Shows off Kang as villain and Chronopolis setting
San Diego Comic-Con brought plenty of reveals and updated trailers, and when catching up with a video for LEGO Marvel Super Heroes 2 we saw a subtle bit of good news for Nintendo fans. At the end of the video - which shows of Kang the Conqueror and aspects of the hub world of Chronopolis - it...
News Steampunk Turn-Based Strategy Game Ironcast Lands On Switch On 10th August
Alternative Victorian history action
Imagine an alternative Victorian history where gigantic mechanised war machines had been created to defeat the enemies of the British Empire. If that sounds good to you then Ironcast might well be the game for you; in this turn-based / match-three strategy game you will control a 7-metre tall walking...
News More Free Content Is on the Way to NBA Playgrounds
500,000 units sold and counting
NBA Playgrounds has been a somewhat divisive game for the Nintendo Switch. On one hand, it’s offered an enjoyable local multiplayer arcade experience that showcases the strengths of the Switch quite well, but it also suffered a bit from offering less features than other versions and these features have been slow to...
News Ubisoft Confirms Rayman Legends: Definitive Edition Date With Demo 'Later This Summer'
After strange demo appearance and disappearance this week
Update: Ubisoft has confirmed to us that the original demo release for a short time was an "early version" and "not a representation of the final product" on Switch; it was uploaded in error. Original Article: Earlier this week we shared the news that Rayman Legends: Definitive...
Video Get Warmed Up for Namco Museum With This New Trailer
11 games, retro goodness
Time sure flies - Namco Museum is now just days away from release on Nintendo Switch, arriving on 28th July all around the world. To celebrate this, Bandai Namco has release a rather neat new trailer for the Japanese market that showcases what the game collection will have to offer. For those eager to build up hype for the...
News Superbeat: Xonic Is Heading to the Switch
Xonic Xpeed
Even in its young age, the Switch has already proven to have a fairly diverse variety of game genres in its catalogue, with a couple good rhythm games for the platform. Both VOEZ and Thumper are high quality music games that will provide you unique audiovisual experiences that can both excite and relax. Now, it seems that the rhythm...
Video Did You Know Gaming Delves Into The History Of The Game Boy Advance
Discover the mystery of Atlantis
The Game Boy Advance was well received when launched way back in 2001. Fans of the classic Game Boy eagerly awaited this successor, which was rather like a juiced up Super Nintendo, as you could play that level of games on the go; Nintendo delivered the goods eventually. Our chums over at Did You Know Gaming? have...
News Animals Will Duke it Out in Weird Ways in Penguin Wars for Nintendo Switch
Almost enough to tempt us to setup a Japanese eShop account
Sometimes remakes arrive that, well, not many people have asked for. We suspect Penguin Wars falls into that category, or Penguin-kun Wars as it's known in Japan. It was a 1985 release for Arcades, MSX and the Famicom in Nintendo's homeland, and plays out rather like a game of peculiar...
Video Let's Discuss 5 Ways Nintendo Could Improve the Switch Online App
Yeah, we know it's not the final version yet
The Nintendo Switch Online app for Android and iOS is far from perfect. In fact we've made it abundantly clear how we feel about the execution, even for the fact for that this writer actually likes the concept of voice chat handled separately. As such, we've decided to take the helm and navigate the good...
News The Mystery of Woolley Mountain Will Bring Point-and-Click Gaming to Switch in 2018
Huey Games steps in to publish Kickstarted title
Kickstarter campaigns raise vital money to fund development projects, but they're also a publicity vehicle to attract investment and/or publishers. For solo developer James Lightfoot his campaign served both purposes - he funded his project The Mystery of Woolley Mountain, and now Huey Games is...
Monday24th Jul 2017
Feature Nintendo Switch + LED Mini Projector: A Match Made In Gaming Heaven?
Big-screen gaming on the move
The hybrid nature of the Switch means that it straddles the divide between portable and domestic gameplay; it's a unit that is small and light enough to be carried in your bag for gaming on the go, but it also connects to your TV like a traditional system, offering big-screen delights as well. The super-portable nature...
News Here's What Those Lovely New amiibo Do In Metroid: Samus Returns
Tap for a Metroid marker
The official Japanse website for Metroid: Samus Returns has just popped up and what a beauty it is. Of course, not being Japanese ourselves, we have a hard time knowing what is being said here. Thankfully Japanese Nintendo are at hand with a translation which explains what the Metroid amiibo do within the game: Samus Aran...
News Walmart Cancels a Number of SNES Mini Pre-Orders
Of course...
The Super NES Classic is, as predicted by many, proving to be more elusive than a stable Pokémon GO connection in Chicago. Pre-orders were a bit of a farce in the UK, and they've taken an age to appear in North America. Some retailers in the US did start opening pre-orders at the weekend, however, with stock unsurprising selling out in...
News Rayman Legends: Definitive Edition Set for 12th September, Demo Live in Europe
Finally!
Rayman Legends: Definitive Edition is bringing one of the finest platformers of the Wii U generation to the Nintendo Switch, but its release date has been a mystery. Now, after browsing the UK eShop 'upcoming games' section, we can see that it's set for 12th September in Europe; hopefully the North American date will be the same. On top of...
News Overcooked Is Browning Nicely In The Oven For Switch Release This Week
Pricing also revealed
The BAFTA-winning Overcooked will launch on the Switch this week, it has been confirmed. Overcooked: Special Edition includes the original game plus The Lost Morsel and Festive Seasoning additional content, as well as special support for the Switch's HD Rumble functionality. 2 to 4 player co-op is available...
News Scammers Are Taking Advantage Of Switch Mania In Japan By Ripping Off Desperate Fans
Tut tut
The Switch is very hard to find in its native Japan at present, with stock vanishing from shelves as fast as Nintendo can produce it. The incredible demand for the console in the Land of the Rising Sun has predictably led to people scamming desperate gamers on social media. Several news outlets in the Far East are reporting that these...
Feature Re-acquainting Ourselves With an Old Ally in Metroid: Samus Returns
"It's time"
When it came to time for questions during our hands-on demo with Metroid: Samus Returns for the Nintendo 3DS, the very first thing we asked was, “Why now?” That's because, one deviation aside, Samus Aran has been out of the public spotlight for seven years - it's been a whole decade if you trace her absence back to the beloved...
Gallery Nintendo at San Diego Comic-Con - The Booth and Some Standout Cosplay
From Breath of the Wild, to ARMS and more besides
San Diego Comic-Con is wrapping up as we publish this, a weekend jam-packed with hype and reveals across movies, TV, comic books and of course video games. Nintendo had a booth inside the main expo to showcase Super Mario Odyssey, and also welcomed gamers (with or without expo tickets) at a separate...
News European My Nintendo Rewards Bring 3DS And Wii U Games You Can Buy With Your Gold Points
Zen Pinball, Runner2, Art of Balance and more
Fresh rewards have just arrived on the European My Nintendo site, and if you're still rocking your 3DS and Wii U you are in luck. Here's what you can spend those precious gold points on: Zen Pinball 3D (3DS eShop) – 50 Gold Points BIT.TRIP Presents: Runner 2 Future Legend of Rhythm Alien (Wii...
News DeNA Has Committed 10 Percent Of Its Staff To The Nintendo Alliance
That's around 100 people
It came as a massive surprise back in 2015 when Nintendo announced that they would be licensing their IP to mobile publisher DeNA to help gain a foothold in the very lucrative smartphone game arena. Since then we've seen the quirky social network Miitomo, Super Mario Run and Fire Emblem Heroe
News Zen Studios Praises Switch and Confirms Work on More Games for the System
Also outlines key features of Infinite Minigolf
Zen Studios showed solid support for the Wii U eShop with games like Zen Pinball 2, and will be opening its account on the Nintendo Switch this week with Infinite Minigolf. Due out on 25th July, some have been worried by its change to 'TBD' in the European eShop; the developer has stated in a Reddit...
News Splatoon 2 Misses Top Spot in UK Charts But Out-Performs Predecessor
Third highest Switch launch to date
Last week brought us Splatoon 2 on the Nintendo Switch, and it's delivered a solid launch in the UK charts. It had to settle for second place behind Crash Bandicoot N.Sane Trilogy, but nevertheless the shooter's arrival outperformed the equivalent figures for the Wii U original. Its debut also made it the...
News A New Tamagotchi Game Is Heading To The 3DS In Japan
Tamagotchi Life
Do you remember those little cute Tamagotchi keychain digital pets? Who could forget the joys of cleaning up their poop and forgetting to feed them? Well, it's their 20th anniversary this year and Bandai Namco is bringing them back on the 3DS in Japan, as revealed by the teaser website. This new Tamagotchi game launches on 16th...
News Parascientific Escape Series Comes to an End This Week in North America
Bringing the cast and gameplay of the first 2 games together
There have been two Parascientific Escape titles on the 3DS eShop to date, offering some interesting story-based puzzle gaming. Now the final part in the series, Parascientific Escape - Crossing at the Farthest Horizon is confirmed for release this week in North America (27th July) at a...
Video A Look At Project Goliath, An Ambitious Wii Platformer With A Tragic History
Unseen64 unearths another canned project
Junction Point is an interesting studio; headed by industry legend Warren Spector, the company produced the excellent Epic Mickey during the height of the Wii, which gained praise and commercial success. Sadly, it stumbled with the sequel and the studio was promptly shuttered by Disney. Had Junction Point...
News Sonic Mania's Special Stages Take Inspiration From Sonic CD
Studying the classics
The special bonus stages in Sonic games have gone down in legend; if you're old enough to remember the impact of Sonic 2's "run into the screen" stage and Sonic 3's rotating sphere, you'll attest to this. It has now been revealed that the special stages in Sonic Mania will ape the look of those seen in the Sega CD release...
Gallery King Of Games Celebrates 15 Years Of Awesome Video Game Clothing
15 years of looking the part
Premium Japanese gaming clothing brand King of Games is currently celebrating its 15th anniversary with a gallery of products and Nintendo-related kitsch at Nakano's Meteor Gallery. In case you didn't know, Nakano is a part of downtown Tokyo which is gaining a reputation as the "new Akihabara", making it the ideal...
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