News Nintendo Is Ending SplatNet for Splatoon Next Month
Don’t worry, the game servers will still be up
Review Azure Striker Gunvolt: Striker Pack (Switch)
A shock to your system
Deals Upcoming Nintendo Switch Games and Accessories for September and October
Pokkén Tournament, Super Mario Odyssey and lots more!
News Nintendo Ordered to Pay $10 Million Following Patent Lawsuit Loss
Nintendo confirms intent to appeal
News Mario And Link Themed Micro SD Cards Are On The Way For Your Switch
64 GB and 128 GB cards hit stores in October
News - 2017, Week 35
Sunday3rd Sep 2017
Review The Bridge (Switch eShop)
Round the bend
Puzzle games by their very nature are designed to deceive and delight. Regardless of console or dimension, a good puzzle game has to strike a perfect balance between challenge and attainability. From making lines to jumping through walls, lateral thinking, logic and reflexes have been put to the test for gamers everywhere, and...
Video Let's Reminisce With 34 of the Most Infamous Bad Miiverse Posts
Some are good, most aren't
Miiverse is a tool that for many was a source of great entertainment, and many of its users are mourning the loss of the service due in November. However, as no doubt most of you know, Miiverse also carried with it a certain notoriety for the quality of some of its content. No doubt the same could be argued of any social...
First Impressions Finding Our Way in Lost Sphear
Not all who wander…
Along with the open-world intrigue of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and the retro goodness of Hamster’s ACA Neo Geo releases, the Switch’s launch lineup included I Am Setsuna, a retro-styled JRPG from Square Enix subsidiary Tokyo RPG Factory that delivered an old-school adventure in a snowy modern package. It’s...
News CIRCLE Entertainment and Flyhigh Works Confirm Impressive Line-Up of Switch Titles
All planned for release in Japan
The names CIRCLE Entertainment and Flyhigh Works are likely familiar with eager eShop gamers. The former has been prolific on the 3DS and, between them, the two companies have brought titles like VOEZ and Kamiko to the Switch eShop. The publishers / developers do a lot of work on the Japanese eShop, including...
News Flight Triumphs Over Invisibility in the Splatoon 2 Splatfest
We blame the invisible man for not showing up
This weekend brought us another Splatfest battle in Splatoon 2, with Flight going up against Invisibility. Now the results are in, and it's more good news for Pearl fans. Yep, flight triumphed when combining the NA and EU results - a bit like the battle between Mayo and Ketchup, the team with more...
Saturday2nd Sep 2017
Preview Going Back to SR-388 in Metroid: Samus Returns
Exploring strange, old worlds
It’s hard to believe, but we haven’t received a proper Samus-starring Metroid adventure since Other M launched seven years ago - the role of Metroid Prime: Federation Force will always be disputed. Our chozo-suited heroine has finally come back to us in the aptly-titled Metroid: Samus Returns. It’s a...
Friday1st Sep 2017
Deals Upcoming Nintendo Switch Games and Accessories for September and October
Pokkén Tournament, Super Mario Odyssey and lots more!
Can you believe it's September already? It's a great time to be a Switch owner; we've recently seen the release of Splatoon 2 and Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle, and there's still lots more to look forward to in the coming months. So, what's on the horizon for Nintendo Switch fans, then? We've...
News Mario And Link Themed Micro SD Cards Are On The Way For Your Switch
64 GB and 128 GB cards hit stores in October
SanDisk are one of the most popular and reliable brands of memory so it makes perfect sense for Nintendo to team up with them to sell officially licensed memory cards to expand the internal memory of the Switch. While we're sure they won't end up being as cheap as some of the options in our...
News Beloved Magazine Super Play Is Being Revived For The SNES Classic Edition Launch
"The rumour is true: Super Play is back!"
Future Publishing is resurrecting one of its most famous UK magazines to mark the launch of the SNES Classic Edition. Super Play was a remarkable publication which launched in the early '90s and provided superb coverage of all aspects of Nintendo's 16-bit console, with a special focus on Japanese imports...
Feature Nintendo Life eShop Selects - August 2017
Even more great devs make the Switch
Like a speeding bullet caught in the backside of a bat out of hell, the Nintendo Switch eShop continues to speed ahead of expectations. So, once again we're left with the increasingly difficult task of picking the very best that the last month had to offer on the console and then chat about it into a microphone...
News Not One But Two Prototypes For NES Sim City Are Discovered
Bowser sighted off the 8-bit coast!
One of the holy grails of NES gaming archaeology has been spotted in the wild! Nintendo had negotiated the rights from Maxis to produce Sim City for their 8-bit hardware and while the original Super Nintendo version is acclaimed as one of the very best iterations of Will Wright's city-building opus, all the...
News Yacht Club Games Announces More Shovel Knight amiibo
For shovelry!
Shovel Knight had the honor of being the first major third party amiibo several years back, and it added in a great amount of content as well. Since then, it’s received some cool use in other games—like Azure Striker Gunvolt—and had a little more functionality added in, like the amiibo fairy. Still, Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove...
News Oceanhorn Is Getting a Demo on the Switch eShop
Zelda? Who's that?
Though the Switch played host to the groundbreaking The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, the new title really doesn’t play very much like other Zelda games, perhaps with the exception of the NES original. Though that certainly isn’t a bad thing, many fans no doubt would like some traditional Zelda action on the Switch, but...
Reminder Don't Miss The Flight Vs Invisibility Splatfest In Splatoon 2
Which side will you pick?
Following the epic battle of the condiments, Splatoon 2 has a new Splatfest is on the horizon, and with it comes another tough question: which superpower would you rather have, Flight or Invisibility? The timings are different depending on where you are with each region doing its own thing; whatever the case the...
Gallery Check Out Some Tasty Concept Art for Travis Strikes Again: No More Heroes
Described as a 'raucous 3D action title'
Travis Strikes Again: No More Heroes was arguably the biggest reveal of this week's Nindies Showcase, confirming the return of Suda51 as the game's director. Timed to coincide with the Nindies@Night event, more details and artwork have been revealed. Check out the official description and concept art...
News Kingdom: New Lands Sails To Switch On 14th September
Be brave, ruler
The onslaught of quality eShop games for the Switch continues with Raw Fury's Kingdom: New Lands, which is sailing on to the Switch eShop on 14th September, priced at £13.49 / $14.99. This retro-style game was released on Steam last year to critical acclaim and tasks you with travelling to the New Lands and welcoming the...
Video This Live-Action Fire Emblem Heroes TV Spot Is Epic With A Capital E
Or should that be FEH?
Fire Emblem Heroes has proven to be something of a sleeper success for Nintendo; while it's not in the same league as Clash of Clans or Angry Birds, it's ticking away nicely and earning cash for its creator regardless. Nintendo is giving the smartphone game a fresh push at the moment with
News Legendary Pokémon Raikou, Entei And Suicune Come To Pokémon GO
EX Raid Battle Field-Test starts soon, too
Niantic has announced that three new legendary Pokémon - Raikou, Entei And Suicune - are now live in Pokémon GO. The three Johto-based beasts will appear in raid battles all over the world, offering players a chance to beat and catch them, depending on their region. But that's not...
Random Enjoy A Nice Bowl Of Grape Nuts And You Could Win A Nintendo Switch
It's a super cereal promotion!
We normally start out our day with a lovely big bowl of SEGA's Gold Rings, but if you'd like to win a Switch then you might want to try out a bowl of Honey Bunches. Nintendo has teamed up with Post Cereals to slap Mario's face on the box and give lucky customers a chance to win a Switch. PR as...
Watch The Nindies@Night Event from MoPOP Seattle - Live!
Hyper RPG is hosting for Nintendo
After all of the build up PAX West is about to get underway, but Nintendo still has its Nindies@Night event to take place first. At the Museum of Pop Culture in Seattle (also the venue for the recent Nindies Showcase broadcast), it'll have a reveal or two while members of the public can go hands on with a whole...
News Image & Form Shows Off the SteamWorld Dig 2 Soundtrack, Composed by El Huervo
Along with some new snippets of footage
Image & Form keeps its fans updated on progress with its episodes of The Engine Room, and does so once again with its latest episode. This one focuses on the soundtrack for SteamWorld Dig 2; as fans of the series know, each entry brings some terrific game music to our ears. The big-name composer for...
Thursday31st Aug 2017
News Nintendo Is Ending SplatNet for Splatoon Next Month
Don’t worry, the game servers will still be up
Splatoon was a landmark moment for Nintendo, marking its first major online multiplayer focused game and in a new genre for the company, too. The game was a smash hit (or at least as much as one could be on Wii U), but it’s been inevitable since day one that this online game would eventually see a...
Review Azure Striker Gunvolt: Striker Pack (Switch)
A shock to your system
In the void left behind by the absence of Capcom’s classic Mega Man series, Azure Striker Gunvolt stepped up to the plate and did a fantastic job of iterating on the original format while also adding in some wholly unique elements that made the game stand out. Then Azure Striker Gunvolt 2 came out, offering up a tighter,...
News Nintendo Ordered to Pay $10 Million Following Patent Lawsuit Loss
Nintendo confirms intent to appeal
The technology behind the Wii went through plenty of patent lawsuits with Nintendo winning the majority of reported cases, though a looming loss to Philips back in 2014 led to the signing of a global patent license agreement. That was related to motion technology in the Wii Remote, and now Nintendo has lost in an...
News This 400GB Micro SD Card Looks Perfect For Switch Owners
It's a big 'un!
With so many tempting downloadable delights on show in the recent Nintendo Switch Nindies Showcase, we did wonder how long the measly Micro SD card in our Switch could keep up. After all, who wants to be switching SD cards over to play all your games, or worse still having to delete some games? For those who have made the...
Nintendo Download 31st August (North America)
LEGO Worlds! League of Evil! R.B.I. Baseball 17! More!
After all of the excitement about games coming to the Switch eShop over the next few months, it's time to settle down for the latest Nintendo Download Update details. It's a relatively quiet week (albeit Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle recently arrived but was listed last week) that...
News Sonic Forces Gets North American Release Date and a Snazzy Pre-Order Bonus Edition
Includes a Joy-Con Grip skin and free DLC
Sonic Forces recently got a Japanese release date, and it turns out that North America will get it two days earlier on 7th November. At a price of $39.99 USD/$54.99 CAD. the pre-order 'Bonus Edition' will come with a neat controller skin and some DLC outfit goodies. SEGA® announced today that Sonic...
News Switch Hardware Sales Climb Again as Monster Hunter XX Arrives in Japan
The new MH doesn't scale the heights of predecessors, however
In the madness of prepping for the Nindies Showcase yesterday we skipped by the Media Create Japanese chart results, but by popular(ish) demand here they are. The big software arrival of the week was Monster Hunter XX on Nintendo Switch, but though it hit number one it...
News NBA 2K18 to Have All Modes and Support amiibo on Switch, But Won't Hit 60fps
Early impressions suggest it's a 'little last-gen'
NBA 2K18 is one of a few high profile sports titles coming to the Switch this year - the Wii U also had some early support that only lasted one round of games, but hopefully the Switch will have greater longevity. With its release closer some impressions are emerging, and our network colleagues at...
News Worms W.M.D. Is Now Officially Confirmed For Switch
Switch version features two new forts
Yesterday's Nintendo Summer Nindie Showcase was jam-packed with indie goodness that is coming to the Switch eShop in the foreseeable future. Team 17's upcoming Worms W.M.D. didn't make the cut (for shame), but eagle-eyed Switch fans did notice som
News A Nintendo 64 Die Hard Prototype Has Been Preserved
"Yippee-Ki-Yay, Nintendo 64!"
Video game archaeologists can rejoice, because Assembler Games forum user 10ahu has dumped and released the three known working prototypes of the infamous Die Hard 64, a game that would try to give the revered GoldenEye 007 a run for its bullets. Canned mid-development by Fox Interactive, this Bits Studios-developed...
Guide Getting Started in Mario + Rabbids: Kingdom Battle
Battle for beginners
The crossover between the house Mario built and Ubisoft’s demented Rabbids is finally upon us, and Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle is a game unlike any other on the Switch to date. Before it was even so much as officially announced gamers were panning the title, saying it just didn’t make sense. Much to our delight,...
Nintendo Download 31st August (Europe)
Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle! League of Evil! Zed Blade! Much more!
It's that time again, dear readers, for the Nintendo Download Update in Europe. This week has brought us two retail titles and a few interesting download-only games on Switch, while a promising 3DS eShop game and various DLC packs across platforms are also up for grabs - along...
Feature The Big Nintendo Switch Nindies Showcase Summary - Summer 2017
There's a lot to get through
This week Nintendo brought us the second 'Nindies Showcase' of the year, focused almost exclusively on Switch eShop games (with a couple also coming to the 3DS). It followed a similar format to the late February original, with Damon Baker spending around 20 minutes rattling through quickfire announcements and trailers...
News Celebrate The 30th Anniversary Of Street Fighter With This Pricey SNES Cart
Yoga fire warning
Ah, nostalgia. While we can totally get behind retro delights such as the upcoming SNES Classic Edition and being able to challenge friends on the train with Ultra Street Fighter II: The Final Challengers on the Switch, there has to come a point where you just roll your eyes. To celebrate the 30th anniversary of Street...
News Game Boy Color Title 'µCity' Brings Sim City To Your Pocket
Homebrew release proves 8-bit portable city managment was feasable
The homebrew community strikes again with a rather surprising fully featured release! µCity (read "Microm City") for the Game Boy Color is the result of dedication by homebrew coder AntonioND, who released version 1.0 of the game a couple of months ago. It flew under our radar until...
Random Worms W.M.D Assets Included in Nintendo's Nindie Showcase Press Details
A weird error or an announcement yet to be made
Nintendo's Summer Nindie Showcase wasn't short of announcements, but it naturally didn't cover everything coming to the Switch eShop. One game that Nintendo of America seems to be confirming - which is a new one that wasn't even in the European sizzle reel - is Worms W.M.D. At the time of...
Review Physical Contact: SPEED (Switch eShop)
Not so wild card
The Nintendo Wii brought a new demographic to the world of video games. Suddenly, everyone from Mum and Dad, Nan and Grandad were subject to waggle, stray remotes flying into TVs, plastic balance boards and mini steering wheels. Unfortunately, for every Galaxy and Prime example of the console's library, the Wii was engulfed in what...
Video Catch Up With the Nintendo Switch Nindies Showcase and PAX West Trailers
Lots of videos to enjoy
For fans of Nindies and the Switch eShop it's been a bumper week, culminating in the Summer Nindies Showcase from Nintendo. We'll be doing our usual 'Big Summary' soon to help you catch up on the glut of news articles related to announcements, but until then we thought we'd bring together the videos and trailers around the...
News Build Your Switch eShop Hype With This Nindies Summer Sizzle Reel
So many games
This has been a particularly cool week for fans of Indie games, with both Nintendo of Europe and America going out of their way to showcase and highlight some of the gems currently on the way to the Switch eShop. Nintendo of America hosted its Nindie Showcase already but tonight is the Nindies@Night event in Seattle, and to celebrate...
News Blue's Journey Takes Him To Switch Next Week
Da ba dee da ba daa, da ba dee da ba daa, da ba dee da ba daa...
Better know as "Raguy" in the Land of the Rising Sun, 1991's Blue's Journey is your next HAMSTER Neo Geo title to be re-released on the Switch eShop, due on 7th September. Opening the month of September with a two player cooperative platformer is a rather nice change of pace...
Wednesday30th Aug 2017
News Zelda: Breath of the Wild Glitch Allows You To View Link Without A Cartoon Shader
Fifty shades of Hyrule
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild might have already been in the public's hands for nearly six months, but gamers continue to unearth hidden gems whilst the exploring the world of Hyrule. Now Reddit user Rangers_Of_The_North is the latest person to stumble upon something. Whilst scouring for Korok seeds, the...
News Here’s What the Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle Day One Update Does
A nice change
Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle will perhaps go down as one of the biggest turnarounds in gaming history, and the game is now available on store shelves. After an initial reveal due to some massive leaks, fan and media reaction was tepid to say the least, but since then, the game has become very well received. And now, a launch day...
News Travis Strikes Again: No More Heroes Will Be a Switch Exclusive in 2018
First trailer makes its mark
Having previously announced its existence in the big Switch unveiling out of Japan at the start of the year, today's Nindie Showcase brought us a first look at Travis Strikes Again: No More Heroes, which will be a Switch exclusive in 2018. The premise is that Bat Girl's father tries to kill Travis Touchdown, but...
News Nintendo Throws Us Another Freebie With the Latest Zelda: Breath of the Wild Gift
Not as fancy as the weapons pictured, of course
As many of you have no doubt noticed Nintendo has started SpotPass on the Switch, sort of, via free gifts for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. All you do is access the 'Tips from the Wild' posts in the News tab and launch the software from within the note, and a treasure chest or the items...
News Golf Story Hits the Links in September, Exclusively on Switch
Ditch the swords for a set of irons in this RPG adventure
Combining both traditional RPG mechanics and golf, Golf Story brings together a heartfelt story and cast of characters with the mechanics of an arcade golf game. Today's Nindie Showcase revealed some new features as well as a new release window. Featuring traditional golf, disc golf and mini...
Watch The Nintendo Switch Summer Nindie Showcase - Live!
Download details galore
In what's clearly going to be a regular treat, Nintendo of America is bringing us a Nindie Showcase to remind us of all the goodies on the way to the Switch eShop. Expect plenty of release dates, game announcements and a few exclusives. <liveblog id="the_nintendo_switch_summer_nindie_showcase_-_live" tags="#NintendoSwitch...
Review Super Sidekicks (Switch eShop / Neo Geo)
International so-so Soccer
Although primarily known for its fighters, the Neo Geo did host games in a number of other genres and indeed Hamster’s ACA releases have included puzzlers, run and gun titles, shooters and a golf game. Now they bring us football (or "soccer" if you're reading this in North America) simulator Super Sidekicks. The aim of...
News Shovel Knight: King of Cards Brings a New Adventure to Switch in 2018
The final quest in the Treasure Trove saga
Shovel Knight fans rejoice! Today's Nindie Summer Showcase revealed a brand new adventure for the critically acclaimed 2D side-scroller. Shovel Knight: King of Cards is the final chapter in the Treasure Trove saga and brings 30 all new courses for players to enjoy. In this prequel adventure,...
Guide Tips For Winning Splatoon 2's Splatfests
To the splattlefield
Splatoon 2 is gearing up for its second Splatfest as we publish this, a battle between Flight and Invisibility; inklings will battle across a variety of stages to determine which side will reign supreme. Of course, that means those inklings are going to need to know how to outsmart and outshoot their opponents. Not all of us are...
Feature Five Things We Expect From the Nintendo Switch Nindies Showcase - Summer 2017
Along with increased web searches for micro-SD cards
Over the years Nintendo has spread its wings from slapping 'Direct' on all of its broadcasts, and is returning with another Nindies Showcase. We had one of these just before the Nintendo Switch launched, and it went big on outlining notable games heading to the eShop, also making a point of...
Review Sky Ride (Switch eShop)
Sky’s quite limited
When you first boot up Sky Ride, you’d be forgiven for thinking you’d accidentally downloaded an early alpha version by mistake. After selecting it from your Switch home menu you get a brief loading screen and are then immediately presented with your character sitting there, ready to go with a basic title logo up in the...
News SteamWorld Dig 2 Arrives on 21st September, Image & Form Confirms Pricing
"It's more than a nice deal"
During today's Nintendo Switch Nindie Showcase, it was confirmed that the highly anticipated SteamWorld Dig 2 will arrive on 21st September; developer Image & Form has also confirmed the pricing. It'll cost $19.99 / €19.99 / £14.99, which is higher that the original SteamWorld Dig but in the same...
Feature How Wulverblade Is Bringing Britain's Blood-Soaked History To Life On Nintendo Switch
"We really feel like part of the Nintendo family already"
Wulverblade is a game that is three years in the making, and was originally supposed to come out on the Xbox One to spearhead (no pun intended) Microsoft's indie drive. However, fast forward to 2017 and the situation is slightly different; this gorgeous-looking hack and slash title is going...
News Response To Descenders On Switch Has Been "Incredible", Says No More Robots
"Nintendo has been super supportive to us"
Descenders is shaping up very nicely indeed, and publisher No More Robots has revealed to us that the response from Switch owners has been overwhelming - so much so that developer RageSquid is ramping up its efforts on Nintendo's system. No More Robots founder Mike Rose told us: Nintendo has been...
News Dragon: Marked for Death is the Next Game From Inti Creates - Exclusive on Switch
Will support local and online co-op
Inti Creates has been active on the Switch eShop since it launched, and the popular studio now has another title on the way - Dragon: Marked for Death. It'll be a Switch exclusive and is due 'this Winter'. It sounds rather promising, with sidescrolling play (very much Inti Creates' wheel house), plenty of content...
News Gear.Club Unlimited Power Slides Onto Switch in December
Vroom vroom
We've just got word from publisher Microïds that racing simulator Gear.Club Unlimited will land on the Switch on 1st December. We have to say it's looking pretty good from the reveal trailer shown above. The PR follows: For the first time on Nintendo Switch, players will discover an authentic racing car universe with Gear.Club...
News Competitive Shooter Morphies Law to be a Switch Console Exclusive This Winter
Has a particularly quirky premise
During today's Nindie Showcase Nintendo's Damon Baker made the point that the company is keen to ensure all kinds of games are available on the Switch eShop. To that end he announced Morphies Law, a 4 vs 4 shooter from Cosmoscope with some interesting twists. Check out the trailer below to get a sense of what this...
News Square Enix Unveils a New Gameplay Trailer for Lost Sphear
Including the rather funky 'Vulcosuits'
I am Setsuna was one of the more high profile early arrivals on the Switch eShop, and now the aptly named Tokyo RPG Factory (with publishing by Square Enix) is getting closer to releasing its next game - Lost Sphear. There's a new trailer to show us what this one will play like, including 'Vulcosuits'...
News Yono and the Celestial Elephants Shines Onto Switch as a Console Exclusive This October
Make sure to pack your trunks!
Just when you were beginning to think that today's Nindies Showcase should have featured way more giant mammals, Yono And The Celestial Elephants trumpeted onto the scene with an adventure to really sink your tusks into. The work of Swedish developer Neckbolt Games, this top-down adventure title will have...
News Mom Hid My Game Will Try to Find a Home on Switch and 3DS Later This Year
Previously a smart device release
Quite a few of the games in today's Nindie Showcase made a positive impression, but it's fair to say that Mom Hid My Game baffled some onlookers. It's a light-hearted game in which you have to solve puzzles and find assorted gaming systems hidden through various rooms. Developed by hap Inc. and previously released...
News Light Fingers Takes Turn-Based Board Gaming To Switch In Early 2018
Play deviously in a procedurally generated world
Given the console's portability and the versatile Joy-Cons, it's always great to see local multiplayer titles announced for the Switch; today's Nindies Showcase was no exception. Played by thieves and outcasts by candlelight in shady taverns, Light Fingers is a competitive board game for any budding...
News Super Meat Boy Forever Bounces onto Nintendo Switch in 2018
This beefy sequel launches in 2018
During today's Nindie Summer Showcase, the sequel to the indie hit Super Meat Boy was announced for Nintendo Switch. Super Meat Boy Forever tells the story of Meat Boy and Bandage Girl and their quest to rescue their baby Nugget from the evil Dr. Fetus. Alongside a new story, new gameplay features were also...
Feature Christophe Galati On The Long Road To Switch For Save Me Mr Tako: Tasukete Tako-San
"All the pieces fit together organically and I’m happy with the result"
Yesterday saw the surprise announcement of many upcoming Switch eShop games, one of which was of special interest to fans of the vintage Game Boy. However, despite looking every inch like a classic monochrome title from 1989, Save me Mr Tako: Tasukete Tako-San is the...
Video See How Pokkén Tournament DX Has Evolved in This New Features Trailer
New fighters, online tournaments and more
Plenty have been following Pokkén Tournament DX closely since its announcement earlier in this year, but some may still be fuzzy on what distinguishes this Switch version from the Wii U original. With its release just weeks away, Nintendo is clearly aware of the need to convince some fans to double dip. A...
News Kentucky Route Zero: TV Edition is Coming to Switch in Early 2018
Complete with all five mysterious acts
Slinking out of the shadows of Nintendo's Nindies presentation, it was announced that the acclaimed point-and-click title Kentucky Route Zero: TV Edition would be coming to Switch in early 2018. The entire episodic story will release for the first time on consoles, including the debut of the...
News Poly Bridge is Engineering a Release on Switch in the Holiday Season
Another 'console exclusive'
Slowly and surely the Switch eShop is getting more games that suit more cerebral, laid back players. Poly Bridge will certainly fit that role, arriving as a console exclusive on the Switch eShop this Holiday season. This looks to be a game that'll keep engineers and logical gamers interested for a long time,...
News Pikuniku to Bring "Absurd Puzzle-Exploration" Gaming to the Switch eShop
Devolver Digital to publish
It's been a terrific week for Switch eShop aficionados keen to see more quality games that are on the way, and now Devolver Digital has confirmed Switch as the only console (so far) to be in line for its upcoming title Pikuniku (it'll also come to PC). The developer is Sectordub, a collaborative studio comprised of Arnaud...
News Sausage Sports Club Will Aim for Meaty Sales on the Switch eShop
Featuring "adorable floppy-necked animals"
Due to the out-of-the-box multiplayer options of the Nintendo Switch, it's a happy follow-on that various games will make use of that functionality. We've already had quite a few party games, and Sausage Sports Club will join the ranks this Autumn / Fall. It'll have various modes and minigames in...
News Next Up Hero Will Join the Ranks on Switch in 2018
Summon players that have died to help you out
The Switch eShop is getting plenty of games that are already making their reputation on PC and other consoles, and one title starting to do that is Next Up Hero, confirmed today as coming to the Switch in early 2018. This one is currently available as a beta in Steam, and has quite an interesting...
News Mulaka Will Bring Its Weird Running and Intriguing Premise to Switch in 2018
Will have exclusive features on Switch
Some Nindie games, courtesy of the development tools now available, deliver a grandeur beyond the resources sunk into the project. Based upon the initial trailer, Mulaka could be one of those games. Check out the description and trailer below. Battle mythical creatures, solve puzzles and undergo magical...
News Runner3 Gets a Shiny New Trailer, Due for Release in 2018
For those of you wondering
Today's Nindie Showcase featured a lot of games, but one notable absentee was Switch exclusive Runner3. Though it wasn't in the broadcast, it does have a new PAX West trailer on Nintendo's YouTube channel that also confirms it'll be a 2018 arrival. It's a shame we have a little while to wait for this one, but it'll be...
News Floor Kids Will Start the Beat on Switch This Holiday Season
A breakdancing game with funky beats
Those looking for more rhythm gaming kicks on the Switch will have been pleased by the announcement of Floor Kids during today's Nindie Showcase; it'll come to Switch 'first' in the Holiday season. It's a project with a fascinating history - Canadian animator JonJon produced some animated shorts in 2007-2008,...
News Battle Chef Brigade Aims to Deliver a Festive Feast on Nintendo Switch
New trailer showcases a mix of gameplay styles
Battle Chef Brigade was one of many games confirmed for the Switch eShop back when the console launched, but Nintendo has now taken the opportunity to share more of it in today's Nindie Showcase. Developed by Trinket Games and published by Adult Swim, it's a fantastical setting that mixes up combat...
Tuesday29th Aug 2017
Guide Pokémon GO Raids, Bosses, Rewards And Winning Tactics
Playing with the big boys
Niantic’s Pocket Monster-catching phenomenon is an ever-changing and adapting beast; regular updates and additions to the game have made Pokémon GO a much-loved but potentially confusing experience. The recently added ‘Raid Battles’ are one element that may well cause some confusion to new players and veterans alike...
Feature A Breakdown of the New Nindie Gems Heading to the Switch eShop
Including trailers and footage for 6 fresh games
Earlier today Nintendo of Europe published a rather tasty Nintendo x Indies sizzle reel, in slightly odd timing considering that tomorrow Nintendo of America is broadcasting a Nindies Showcase Presentation. Inter-subsidiary one-upmanship aside, the European video is a nice reminder of some of the...
Hardware Review The Retro-Bit RES Plus Gives You A HDMI NES For Under 40 Dollars
But is it better than the competition?
Despite the fact that the SNES Classic is on the horizon and we're already seeing SNES clones being announced - like the Hyperkin Supa Retron HD - there's obviously still a healthy market for systems which replicate the performance of Nintendo's previous system, the NES. This year has already given us...
News EA Talks Up the Positives of FIFA 18 on Switch Not Using the Frostbite Engine
"This is a full FIFA that players players will enjoy.”
When FIFA 18 was first announced for Switch some expected a lazy port from EA Sports (perhaps justifiably based on previous Wii efforts). However, early reports are that the Switch version runs at a rock solid 60FPS in both docked and handheld modes. However, there is still one element
News Stardew Valley is "Coming Along Very Well" for Nintendo Switch
Fixes of "the last known bugs" pave the way for testing
Stardew Valley has proven to be a big hit on PC and consoles, but plenty of Nintendo gamers are keen to play the charming farm-sim RPG on the Switch. Recently the team producing the port - Chucklefish Games - advised that it was being cautious not to give a release date until it was fully...
News Two Of Ash's Oldest Pals Are Returning In The Pokémon Sun And Moon Anime
Ah, the nostalgia!
Brock and Misty may be two of the most famous (human) faces in the Pokémon universe, but that didn't stop them being unceremoniously cut from the recent 20th anniversary Pokémon movie. Fans were up in arms about history effectively being re-written to expunge Ash's devoted travelling companions, but it would seem that...
News Super Mario Kart on SNES Gets MSU1 Digital Audio Enhancement
Koopa Troopa's supremacy remains unaffected by aural changes
It is hard to believe that just recently Super Mario Kart turned 25 years old. Even more unbelievable, in just one month there will be a new SNES console with the game out at retail, so we can take on those cups all over again. Dedicated Super Nintendo and MSU1 fans (a byuu-developed...
News The Plug Will Finally Be Pulled On Miiverse In November
We hardly knew Mii
Back in July, we reported on a Wii U system update message which confirmed that Nintendo's quirky social network Miiverse would be coming to an end in the foreseeable future. Of course, the writing was on the wall the moment it was confirmed that Miiverse would not integrated into the Nintendo Switch launch. Now it's been...
Video Nintendo of Europe Unleashes a Tasty Nintendo x Indies Sizzle Reel
Includes a few new arrivals
Sometimes it's easy to wonder if Nintendo of Europe and Nintendo of America are actually both part of the same company. For example the European subsidiary is yet to post a tweet about tomorrow's Nindies Showcase Presentation out of North America, and has now gazumped it somewhat with a tasty Nintendo x Indies sizzle...
Weirdness Splatoon 2 Actually Has Built-In Voice Chat For LAN Play
But it sucks
If you're a big Splatoon 2 fan you might be interested know that it is possible to use voice chat within the game without the need to use the Nintendo Online smartphone companion app. This functionality only works in LAN mode, however, and it isn't particularly great - as you can hear if you watch IGN's test video below. If you want...
News Fire Emblem Warriors Special Edition Is Also Coming to North America
Same release date as Europe, too
One of the most anticipated titles for the Switch in the near future is that of Fire Emblem Warriors, the new crossover title that’s acting as a sort-of sequel to the Legend of Zelda-themed Hyrule Warriors. It was revealed last week that the game would be receiving a special edition release in Europe, but at the...
News Ubisoft Developer Davide Soliani On "Pushing The Limit" With Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle
Selfies and dabs in the Mushroom Kingdom
With Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle being released into the wild today, Ubisoft developer Davide Soliani has been speaking with Gamasutra about his experience of working with Nintendo. The now-familiar developer became a popular figure during Ubisoft's E3 conference, filmed crying happy tears after he
Editorial Farewell to the Flawed Miiverse, But Thanks for the Memories
A bright start made way for a slightly weird online space
Sometimes Nintendo takes an established idea and makes it very, well, 'Nintendo'. It made a deathmatch-style shooter but decided it shouldn't be all about killing, so we got Splatoon, for example. It's a broader trend through the company's history, too, especially in the hardware space...
Save me, Mr. Tako!
Californian publisher Nicalis has announced the release of platformer / RPG crossover Save me Mr Tako: Tasukete Tako-San on Nintendo Switch, due out in the fourth quarter of this year.. From 23-year-old French developer Christophe Galati and composer Marc-Antoine Archier, Tako-San is a love letter to both the Game Boy...
Review Boost Beast (Switch eShop)
Pairing Paws
Arc System Works may be best known for its hardcore 2D fighters, like Guilty Gear and BlazBlue, but it's also got a softer side, publishing several smaller titles like Shephy and New Frontier Days on the Switch eShop. The latest of these is Boost Beast, an animal-themed match-three puzzler from Yoshi's New Island and
Review Puzzled (Switch eShop / Neo Geo)
Blocking our enjoyment
Not all Neo Geo games are created equal. Although the majority of titles on SNK’s system offer great blasts of arcade goodness, there were also a number of Neo Geo games back in the day that didn’t quite meet the high standards set by other gems like The King Of Fighters or Metal Slug. Puzzled, sadly, is a perfect example...
News Harmonix Confirms Its New Switch Exclusive, Super Beat Sports
Five rhythmic minigames to take on
Update: As pointed out in the comments this seems to be a follow-up to 'Beat Sports', which was a high profile arrival on Apple TV in 2015. They aren't actually the same game but seem to share two minigames. Original Article: The exciting run of new Switch eShop game announcements continues, with Harmonix (best...
News Nintendo Affected by Recent Online Issues in Japan, Google Admits Fault
A simple 'network configuration error', apparently
While the internet and modern technology are wondrous, powerful things, it's interesting to note how vulnerable and susceptible they are to tumbling down. This was highlighted last week in Japan (on 25th August), when a number of services - including the eShop and servers for Nintendo Switch, Wii U...
Random Ubisoft Shares a Quirky Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle Unboxing Video
Rabbid Peach makes a cameo too
With Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle released today, Ubisoft has uploaded a variety of promotional videos to its YouTube channel showcasing the company's collaboration with Nintendo. The standout video, arguably, is an unboxing video by Rabbid Mario himself - parodying that of many famous YouTubers. The...
News Lichtspeer: Double Speer Edition Arrives on 7th September With a Switch-Exclusive Co-Op Mode
Practise your German
Earlier today Lichtspeer: Double Speer Edition emerged as part of a Nintendo x Indies sizzle reel, a title that's previously won fans on platforms like Steam and PS4. Crunching Koalas, which is handling the port and publishing of the Lichthund-developed game, has now confirmed that it's right around the corner - release is set...
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Review Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle (Switch)
Bwang Bwang
When Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle was revealed to the world through a leaked image of a selfie-taking 'Rabbid Peach', it's fair to say that not all reacted with joy. It seemed like a horrific bit of fan art, especially once follow-up artwork showed Mario and company targeting guns at foes; yet when the game was revealed plenty of...
News These Pokémon Gold & Silver Joy-Cons Are Legendary
You've got to be Johto
Many owners of Nintendo's newest console have taken to the recent trend of customising their joy cons to show off some of their favourite gaming franchises. Alexander Blake - who goes by his Instagram name of cptnalex - has previously created custom Sonic Mania Joy-Cons depicting the blue blur and his fox friend...
News References To Virtual Reality Discovered In Switch's Code
Virtual Boy 2?
Whatever your opinion on the current state of Virtual Reality, the technology is certainly gaining a lot of attention of late, with efforts by Sony, Samsung, HTC and Oculus all capturing the attention of the media and general public. It's probably too early to say if VR is going to cause the revolution it has long promised in...
Review Aero Fighters 2 (Switch eShop / Neo Geo)
Awesome Shmup action
Aliens are causing trouble all over the world and it’s up to you to stop them. There’s a variety of colourful characters for you to pick from including a baby, a head-in-a-Jar and a dolphin (no, really) as you take to the skies to save the day. With frantic play, some great music and a dose of the quirky, Video System’s...
Review League of Evil (Switch eShop)
Up the wall
Platformers are deceptively simple and addictive beasts. Ever since millions of '80s kids discovered the hard way that walking in to a brown, eyebrow-sporting mushroom was unceremoniously fatal, jumping, spinning, dodging and stomping has become as synonymous with growing up as lunch boxes and grazed knees. The genre has evolved, changed...
News Nintendo Confirms a New Nindies Showcase Presentation for 30th August
Downloadable goodness
Nintendo has confirmed its next sort-of Direct, with the announcement of the Summer 2017 Nindies Showcase. You may recall a similar stream that aired just before the launch of the Switch, so like that broadcast the focus will be exclusively on eShop titles. It's happening on 30th August at 10am Pacific / 1pm Eastern / 6pm UK /...
News Report Suggests Nintendo Switch Manufacturing Could Hit 18 Million This Year
Nintendo stuck to its 10 million forecast in Q1 results
The Nintendo Switch has now been on the market nearly six months, but demand has led to continually limited stock in various territories. Some parts of Europe have decent availability, but in areas such as Japan and North America units can be tough to find. Nintendo, for its part, has...
Feature A Long Journey Through Metroid Prime: Federation Force
"Charge!"
Right now Nintendo is building the hype for Metroid: Samus Returns, but it's not been that long since our last game from the IP graced the 3DS. Metroid Prime: Federation Force was divisive (to put it mildly), and is now one year old. Amusingly, our editor Tom Whitehead and reviewer extraordinaire Conor McMahon only recently finished a...
News Nintendo Shows Off Awesome SNES Classic 'Nintendo Power' Covers
Will be given out as posters at PAX West
Last week Nintendo outlined extensive plans for PAX West, which is right around the corner, and it's ramped up the hype with some neat promotional art for the Super NES Classic Edition. The following tweet shows off three special collector's posters that revive the Nintendo Power brand in order to promote...
News Clever Hack Brings Hyrule Warriors to the NES
Link shot the food! Impa is about to die! Zelda shot the potion!
Hats off to 'pacnsacdave' for this ingenious bit of graphical hacking. Bringing the over the top action of Hyrule Warriors to the humble NES hardware seems like quite a stretch, but thanks to this well implemented complete graphics overall of Tengen's NES conversion of Atari's ageless...
News Double Dragon IV is Hitting the Switch eShop Next Week
The secrets of Sosetsuken
Arc System Works has today announced that the beat 'em up Double Dragon IV will be hitting the Nintendo Switch eShop next week; the official page gives a Japanese price, though we'd anticipate a Western release on the same day or shortly after. The series takes place after Double Dragon II, following the adventures of...
News Ubisoft Developer Insists Steep Is Still Destined To Hit The Slopes On Switch
Still in the "optimisation" phase
Remember Steep? Ubisoft's snow-based sports title was one of the first third-party games to be confirmed for the Switch, but we've seen very little of it since then, leading to rumours that it has been quietly canned while the French publisher focuses on games like Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle. However, according...
News Nintendo Outlines Upcoming Special Events for Fire Emblem Heroes
Feh hopes it's not meh
Fire Emblem Heroes has been a steady mobile release for Nintendo; while it may not have gone viral and taken off fully, it's earned a loyal player base and has regular content and event updates. The latest 'Feh Channel' video goes into what's next in the game, with events and new additions due later this week. It...
Competition Nintendo Life's Splatoon 2 UK Championship Team Qualifier
We're looking for two players
We need your help! We're recruiting two players to join our team and fight alongside Nintendo Life staff members in the Splatoon 2 UK Championship Grand Final next month. What is happening?: Nintendo UK has invited Nintendo Life to enter a team into its Splatoon 2 UK Championship Grand Final at EGX 2017 in...
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