Guide Where to Pre-Order Your Super NES Classic Edition
Did you manage to grab one yet?
News Nintendo Switch Is Getting A New Phantasy Star Online Game
...and it's free-to-play with micro-transactions
News Here's How Much Data You'll Need To Download For NBA 2K18 On Switch
No wonder you need a MicroSD card
News A Hat in Time Could Be Appearing on the Switch in the Future
No plans now, but that may change
News - 2017, Week 37
Sunday17th Sep 2017
Feature The Complete History of Rockstar Games on Nintendo Platforms
The good, the bad & the controversial
Rockstar Games is a business powerhouse at the top of the gaming industry. Producing sales figures some developers could only dream of, with the Grand Theft Auto series reaching over 150 million copies sold, the studio rarely puts a foot wrong. On 7th September it was announced that 1940’s crime title...
News NES Title Golf is Hidden On Every Switch Console
(hidden) Hole in one!
We already knew that every Switch firmware comes with a built-in NES emulator. But further investigation by some very dedicated people has uncovered quite the bogey: the codename of the emulator "flog" spelled backwards is "golf"... that happens to be exactly what those 24 kilobytes happen to be, the NES version of Golf! You...
Review Spin Master (Switch eShop / Neo Geo)
Short but sweet arcade action
The fiendish Dr. De Playne has taken Johnny’s treasure map and his girlfriend Mary. A globe-trotting adventure follows as you attempt to get both back, either by yourself or with the help of a friend who is given control of the identically handling Tom. Despite featuring different characters and a more modern...
Saturday16th Sep 2017
News Super Mario Odyssey's File Size is Only a Little Bigger Than an NBA 2K18 Save File
Optimisation is nice
File sizes have been a hot topic in recent weeks, with the Switch's limited on-board storage clashing with the meaty third-party games on the way. Some multi-platform games have high-resolution 4K textures on the likes of PC and sometimes PS4 Pro, so when they're adjusted and ported to Switch some 'interesting' things happen...
Review It's All Business As We Play Monopoly Gamer
Monopoly meets Mario Party
A few months ago Hasbro and Nintendo announced a brand-new board game: Monopoly Gamer. After a first glance of the packaging we instantly thought it’d be yet another skinned Monopoly board. However, after watching a video of how the game works it's easy to be sold on the idea. Monopoly Gamer isn’t just a Super...
Video How to Make Your Own Awesome Nintendo Switch Arcade Cabinet
Including a mini-fridge, of course
Earlier in the year we shared a rather cute Nintendo Switch mini arcade cabinet, but now Nintendrew - who once made a guest appearance on our YouTube channel - has produced a rather neat full-sized cabinet. Taking initial inspiration from this guide, he's created a full
Friday15th Sep 2017
News Here's How Much Data You'll Need To Download For NBA 2K18 On Switch
No wonder you need a MicroSD card
Not so long ago, the bombshell was dropped that certain Switch games will require you to have a microSD card inserted in order to gain access to all features, with NBA 2K18 being the first title to make this stipulation. The game is now out, and we've got a better idea of exactly why the additional space is...
News Minecraft “Better Together Update” Not Coming To New 3DS Version Of The Game
Unsurprising developments
Yesterday during the latest Nintendo Direct we found out Minecraft would be released exclusively on the New Nintendo 3DS. Since then, it has been clarified the closet equivalent to Minecraft: New Nintendo 3DS Edition is the 0.15.4 build of Minecraf
News Retail Version of DOOM on Switch Will Need a Download for Online Multiplayer
All DLC included, but no SnapMap level editor
Confirmation that DOOM is coming to the Switch this year was one of the bigger announcements to come out of this week's Nintendo Direct. The fact that a critical and commercial 'current-gen' hit from 2016 will be playable on the go - and docked, of course - is a welcome piece of news. Unsurprisingly -...
Feature Morphite Devs Explain Why It's Much More Than Just "No Man's Sky On Switch"
"Everyone has a soft spot for Nintendo"
Sci-Fi adventure Morphite is one indie title that has been on our radar ever since it was first confirmed as coming to the Switch, and with good reason - it aims to combine the likes of Metroid Prime and Turok, and has been compared to No Man's Sky for its striking, low-poly visual style. Those of you with...
Review R.B.I. Baseball 17 (Switch)
A real grounder
R.B.I. Baseball has a long history with Nintendo consoles, first appearing on the original NES in 1986. The series was annualized following the release of R.B.I. Baseball 2 for the NES in 1990, until taking a 19 year break following Super R.B.I. Baseball’s 1995 release on the Super NES. Fast forward to 2017 and the series is...
News 8Bitdo SN30 And SF30 Pro Controllers Are Available For Pre-Order Now
The ultimate retro controller?
Pre-orders for 8Bitdo's SN30 and SF30 Pro controllers have gone live today. The pads - modelled on the North American SNES and Super Famicom designs respectively - boast a full button set with clickable analogue joysticks, cross-shaped D-pad, rumble, motion controls, bluetooth, rechargeable battery, home and...
Poll What Did You Think of the Nintendo Direct?
The dust has settled...
This week we had the second of what is now the 'current' mainline Nintendo Direct format. Yes, we've had showcases, presentations, game-specific Directs and so on, but this week's 45 minute show adopted a similar format to a Spring broadcast - quickfire 'headline' sections for each current console with some extended showcases...
Review Lichtspeer: Double Speer Edition (Switch eShop)
Grab your speer and get to Kraftwerk
Chasing high scores and facing off against waves of enemies is usually the kind of instant, twitchy action reserved for the neon of arcades and a classic gaming mentality. We're so used to engaging stories and cinematic experiences that sometimes we just need a moment to sit back, relax, and hurl some bright pink...
News Japan Is Getting The Best New Nintendo 2DS XL Model Yet
And you thought the PokéBall edition was neat
This week's Nintendo Direct revealed that we're getting a rather snazzy new 2DS XL design based on a PokéBall, but - as is often the case - Japan is getting an exclusive model which is even better. On November 17th, Japanese gamers will not only have the chance to purchase the...
Random Someone Claims to Have Unearthed Star Fox: Red Zone Virtual Boy Assets
Are you team real or team fake?
Here's one to get us all arguing about assets and fonts into the weekend - someone claims to have images of a 'lost' Virtual Boy game called Star Fox: Red Zone. Hm... Someone called Sparky_78 on Reddit posted the following images; they seem to be the same person that posted the details as Kallus on Assembler Games...
News The Latest European My Nintendo Rewards Have A Retro Theme
Spruce up your desktop
If you've been struggling to know what to spend your Nintendo coins on, then maybe this weeks Nintendo Rewards might be of interest to you. Here's what is available in Europe as of today: Wallpaper – Nintendo Classic Mini: Super NES (Wallpaper): 50 (available until January 1st) NES Jumping Mario (Nintendo 3DS Theme): 200...
Reminder FAST RMX is Bigger Than Ever and Is Still an eShop Gem
Because games more than a week old are still worth playing
In the current internet age where anything more than 24 hours old can easily be forgotten, it's worth remembering that the early days of the Switch eShop had some excellent games; anyone looking for something new to play on the system should remember to select 'View More' at the bottom of...
News Switch Was the Best-Selling Platform for August 2017
From strength to strength
Coming off of the Wii U, it was fair to be skeptical that the Nintendo Switch would be a largescale mainstream hit. Sure, the console launched with a roaring start due to The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, but then again, the Wii U started out bright, too. Still, as time has passed, the Switch has been consistently...
News PowerA Is Making A Rather Lovely Super Mario Odyssey Joy-Con Grip
Red or dead
Accessory maker PowerA is producing an official Super Mario Odyssey Joy-Con grip to coincide with the launch of the Switch game. The grip will cost $19.99 and comes emblazoned with official artwork showing Mario and Cappy. Described by the manufacturer as boasting a "lightweight, ergonomic design for comfortable gameplay anywhere", the...
Deals Jump Into These Super Mario Odyssey Goodies from the Nintendo UK Store
Gotta have those red Joy-Con
Can you believe the launch of Super Mario Odyssey is now little over a month away? Mario's sandbox adventure on the Switch looks set to be the best one yet, with lots of exciting locations to explore and hat possessing puzzles to solve. The Nintendo UK Store has lots of pre-order options for you. If you simply want the...
News FIFA 18 Will Cost Less On The Nintendo Switch In Australia
Bucking the "Switch Tax" trend
The year is 2017 and Nintendo Switch owners are paying more for their games than people are on rival platforms. The unfortunate term “Switch Tax” has been coined to explain why certain developers and publishers are upping their prices for games released on Nintendo’s latest system. The whole issue as we’ve...
News Crypt of the NecroDancer Will Bring Its Unique and Funky Dungeon Crawling to the Switch
To include the AMPLIFIED DLC, too
We've written enough times that we think the Switch eShop is becoming pretty darn good, and another game confirmation has added to that positive impression. Brace Yourself Games has announced that Crypt of the NecroDancer is coming to the Switch. The AMPLIFIED DLC that's referenced is a prequel story that...
Review Puzzle Adventure Blockle (Switch eShop)
Achieve world domination
As hinted by the name, Puzzle Adventure Blockle is a puzzle game that takes on the identity of an adventure. Japanese publisher and developer Intense has set the title apart from the competition by offering a story-driven experience that continually expands upon fundamental game mechanics. While there are still plenty of...
News Nintendo Has a Few Titles in NPD’s Top-Selling Games List
And Super Mario Odyssey hasn't even released yet
The NPD results for August have just come in and the Switch has come out favorably, leading hardware sales for the month. The report also included the top-selling games of both the year and the past month and Nintendo had games that charted in both. Seeing as how there’s more excellent releases to...
News We're Really Not Sure What Crayon Shin-Chan Gekiatsu! Is All About; But We Love It
Sing and dance with Oden Man
If you are lucky enough to live in Japan you will get to see TV commercials such as the one above for upcoming 3DS game Crayon Shin-Chan Gekiatsu! Oden wa Rudo Dai Konran!! which launches in Japan on the 30th November this year. The game itself appears to be a cartoony 2D platformer, which looks like fun. But we'd...
News Meowth Is The Latest Pokémon To Get A Stuffing At Build-A-Bear Workshop
That's right!
Build-A-Bear's growing range of Pokémon plush toys now includes Team Rocket's mascot, Meowth. The cunning cat is available in a special online bundle which includes a teddy, a sound chip with six samples and two costumes - one of which is the iconic Team Rocket hoodie. And just like all the other 'mon sold by the retailer, you...
News The Heavy Splatling Deco is Your Weekend Weapon in Splatoon 2
Add some sparkle to your life
Splatoon 2 is a pretty colourful game, but that doesn't mean a bit of extra sparkle would go amiss. The Heavy Splatling Deco may give you a little more pizzazz for your weekend splatting. It'll arrive at the same time the Kelp Dome goes into rotation, which is September 15th (7PM PST / 10PM EST) / September...
Thursday14th Sep 2017
Guide Where to Pre-Order Your Super NES Classic Edition
Did you manage to grab one yet?
Updates: GAME in the UK have opened up some more pre-orders [14th Sept] Walmart are taking pre-orders again. Target pre-order page is now live! [22nd Aug] Amazon US appear to be taking pre-orders now. Check below for link. [22nd Aug] Best Buy pre-orders opened today and sold out in 20 minutes. Keep checking for...
News Nintendo Switch Is Getting A New Phantasy Star Online Game
...and it's free-to-play with micro-transactions
During the Japanese version of today's Nintendo Direct it was confirmed that Sega is bringing its Phantasy Star series to the Nintendo Switch. Phantasy Star Online 2: Cloud is the next instalment in the Phantasy Star Online series, which in turn is a spin-off from the classic line of JRPGs which...
News Looks Like The SNES Classic Mini Is Just As Hackable As The NES Classic Mini
Why stick to just 21 games?
Those of you lucky enough to have gotten your hands on the NES Classic may well have been tempted to hack the system in order to load up hundreds and hundreds of additional games thanks to a program called hakchi2. The process - which is entirely reversible - also allows you to pull in box artwork so you can maintain...
Review Kingdom: New Lands (Switch eShop)
The price is knight
Something of a cult hit when it appeared on Steam, and more recently on XLBA, NOIO and Liquorice games' (published by Raw Fury) Kingdom: New Lands makes its way to Nintendo Switch. A 2D sidescrolling micromanagement simulator in a pixellated medieval landscape, it tests attention, patience and strategy in equal measure. A...
Weirdness People Just Can't Stop Talking About Mario's Nipples
Mascot's bare chest overshadows Mario Odyssey
Nintendo showed off some incredible footage from Super Mario Odyssey during yesterday's Direct broadcast, but the quality of the game isn't what has people talking today. Instead, the internet simply cannot get enough of Mario's nips. During the footage, a shirtless Mario was shown dashing through a...
News Snipperclips Plus Launches On The Nintendo Switch On 10th November
Can you cut it a second time round?
When the Nintendo Switch launched earlier this year, one of the go-to eShop titles at the time was Snipperclips - Cut it out, together! It was a title that highlighted the sheer brilliance of the Joy-Cons when two or more people teamed-up. Nintendo has now revealed that an expanded version of the original...
Feature The Big Nintendo Direct Summary - 13th September 2017
Big surprises, some love for the 3DS and hype for Mario
This week Nintendo brought us a lengthy Nintendo Direct; it clocked in at 45 minutes and included four 'showcase' segments and quickfire headline sections. Covering both 3DS and Switch, it packed in a lot of announcements. As expected there were some new announcements, a few slightly out of...
Nintendo Download 14th September (North America)
Metroid: Samus Returns! NBA 2K18! Minecraft on New 3DS! Much more!
After the Nintendo Direct excitement this week we get down to the nitty-gritty of the Nintendo Download Update. It's a busy one this week, with a whole lot of new arrivals on the Switch eShop, while the 3DS / New 3DS also get two massive releases to consider. It's a big update, so...
Video Super Mario Odyssey Seems to Have at Least 600 Power Moons to Collect
More than 64, Sunshine, Galaxy, & Galaxy 2 combined
We always knew Super Mario Odyssey was going to be a big game, what with its numerous kingdoms and all that good stuff, but until the most recent Nintendo Direct we didn't know just how big. At one point during the presentation it could be seen that one of the many worlds you'll get to...
News Mario Party: The Top 100 Will Combine The Best Of The Series On 3DS
Out in November
Nintendo has announced in its latest Direct that Mario Party: The Top 100 - a game containing 100 of the greatest minigames of the franchise's near two-decade history - is coming to the Nintendo 3DS family of systems on November 10th this year. The game will offer multiplayer for up to four friends via Download Play or local...
News Here, Have A Generous Helping Of Pokémon Ultra Sun And Ultra Moon News
Yum!
Yesterday's Nintendo Direct kicked off with a large section devoted to the upcoming Pokémon Ultra Sun and Pokémon Ultra Moon, giving fans of the series a taste of what's in store when the titles arrive on November 17th. It was revealed that the mysterious Pokémon shown on the packages of Pokémon Ultra...
Nintendo Download 14th September (Europe)
Metroid: Samus Returns! NBA 2K18! Quest of Dungeons! Much more!
It's been a busy week learning about games due in the next few months, but a range of titles are available today. The Switch is particularly busy with retail and download-only games, while the 3DS has the week's biggest release; there are the usual download and DLC options, too. Let's...
News Zelda: Breath of the Wild's 'Champions' amiibo Get a Release Date
Will the DLC arrive on the same day?
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is still keeping some of us busy, but eyes are naturally turning towards the Holiday season story add-on as part of the Expansion Pass. We were hoping to learn more about this in the Nintendo Direct but, instead, we got some details on the new Champions amiibo. They'll...
News Project Octopath Traveler Headed To Switch Next Year
But the demo is out today!
In today's Nintendo Direct we learned a little bit more about Square Enix's upcoming RPG Project Octopath Traveler. The game has a "2D-HD" style, which we have to say looks quite charming; it's the work of the producers behind Bravely Default. In the game each character is equipped with different skills which will...
News Kirby Will Be Out Of Control When Kirby: Battle Royale Arrives On The Nintendo 3DS
The pink puffball joins fight club
Kirby’s 25th anniversary is well and truly underway, with the latest Nintendo Direct revealing the pink puffball's latest 3DS game originally announced back in Spring. Kirby: Battle Royale appears to be a cuddly and cute version of fight club. In this title, Kirby enters a tournament to face-off against his...
Deals Generous Price Cuts Mean It's A Good Time To Get Into Lego Dimensions
Brick by brick
Lego Dimensions may be getting on a bit these days but the series continues to get new content - Wave 9 is arriving soon - and you may well be tempted to dip a toe into the franchise if you haven't done so already. The good news is that it's now cheaper than ever to get involved thanks to some generous price cuts at the official Lego...
News Dillon's Rolling Western Is Coming Back For A Third Helping Of Armadillo-Rolling Action
It's a Dead Heat!
We really loved Dillon's Rolling Western when it span on to the 3DS eShop back in 2012. The sequel Dillon's Rolling Western: The Last Ranger released the following year was really good, too. It seems that Nintendo aren't yet finished with the lovable wild west armadillo as Dillon's Rolling Western: Dead Heat...
News PAN-PAN Is Bringing A Tiny Big Adventure To Switch eShop Today
World shifting riddles
The lovely folks at CIRCLE Entertainment have just let us know that PAN-PAN will be released on the Switch eShop later today, for $5USD in North America and €5 in Europe. Developed by Spelkraft, this game has received positive reviews on Steam and reminds us of the well-known Monument Valley, at least in the...
News Nintendo Builds the Hype for Super Mario Odyssey With a Direct Showcase
Hardware bundle! New Zones! Crazy footage!
Super Mario Odyssey is Nintendo's grade-A release for the Holiday season, and that reputation was reinforced during a 7.5 minute showcase during the Nintendo Direct. You can see the relevant segment below. When focused on gameplay we saw plenty of elements, including new zones, transformations and the...
News Scan amiibo In Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga And Stamp Some Sheets
Grab a Goomba
We're rather looking forward to Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions, due on 3DS on 6th October, as it's another chance to play a much-loved game. This remake of the Game Boy Advance classic is shaping up to be yet another great game for Nintendo's veteran handheld. While the game was first revealed at E3, we got...
News Atlus Confirms A Western 3DS Release For The Alliance Alive In Early 2018
Man alive, there are men alive in here
Atlus has confirmed that it is bringing 3DS JRPG The Alliance Alive to the west early next year. The game - created by the team behind The Legend of Legacy - has already launched in Japan, but Atlus has stated its intention to localise it for western markets, too. Penned by Yoshitaka Murayama (Suikoden)...
News Skyrim Begins Its Switch Adventure on 17th November
So there it is
Though the Nintendo Direct didn't tell us much about The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim that we didn't already know, it did fill us in on one key detail - it'll arrive on 17th November. The date has been pegged as November for a little while in some retail listings, but it's nice to have a firm date. Once again the Breath of the Wild-themed...
News This November You Can Finally Own A New Nintendo 2DS XL That Looks Like A Pokéball
Wish granted
Pokémon Ultra Moon and Ultra Sun launch later this year on 3DS, and Nintendo is releasing the perfect console to play these games on. On November 3rd, the company will release a special PokéBall edition of the New Nintendo 2DS. This is mere weeks before the two new instalments hit store shelves. ...
News Here’s the Full List of Changes Made by ARMS Version 3.0.0
You'll float, too
ARMS is still ticking along just fine, seeing a regular amount of content additions and balancing tweaks every few weeks. The big news with the current update is that the new fighter, Lola Pop, is finally being added to the game, but there’s a number of other additions and tweaks that have been made, too. Alongside Lola, we’ve...
News New Style Boutique 3 Struts Its Stuff In Europe On 24th November
Become a styling star
One surprising announcement during the latest Nintendo Direct was the reveal of New Style Boutique 3 – Styling Star. Despite the series not always receiving the recognition it deserves, it has still managed to build a loyal following over the years. Also known as Girls Mode 4 in Japan, Nintendo Presents: New Style...
News Fire Emblem Warriors Adds A Significant Character From The Past
Special edition also detailed
Fire Emblem Warriors hits Switch and New 3DS this October, and Nintendo has revealed that it will showcase one of the most famous characters in the history of the series. During yesterday's Nintendo Direct, it was confirmed that Lyn will be included in the game - which is quite a departure as most of the characters...
News New Splatoon 2 Stages and Weaponry Confirmed in Nintendo Direct
Splat-tastic
Though the latest Nintendo Direct had its share of reveals for new games, it also addressed updates for some current gems. This included new stages and weaponry for Splatoon 2, as seen above. First up we have the return of Kelp Dome, which will make its debut in the rotation on 15th September. Then there's Snapper Canal, which has...
News Orange & White New Nintendo 2DS XL Arrives In North America On 6th October
Better late than never
After a long wait, the orange and white New Nintendo 2DS XL will finally be making its way to North America on 6th October. Europe received this particular system earlier this year alongside the launch of the 2DS XL. This news follows several other hardware related announcements during the latest Nintendo Direct -...
News Runbow Is Coming to the Switch in Winter 2017
Round up all your friends
One of the standout games on the ill-fated Wii U was that of Runbow, 13AM Games’ standout take on a competitive platforming game. It put the studio on the map and eventually saw another release on the New 3DS in the form of Runbow Pocket. Considering the game’s cult status and style, it seemed to be a perfect fit for...
News Chicken Wiggle Gets a Discount and Shiny New Trailer
Highlights over 400 levels to try out online
Chicken Wiggle has been an enjoyable recent arrival on the 3DS eShop, but the Atooi release has only had "very low" sales to date, as highlighted by the studio's Jools Watsham. When confirming its woes Watsham also said a discount would be coming to the game, and now there are full details. Chicken...
News Next Flip Wars Update Adds Local Wireless Play, Class Matches And A New Map
Flipping fantastic!
Flip Wars has been steadily improved since its initial launch in Japan and more recent release in both Europe and North America with ongoing updates. With an online mode now in the game along with achievements, the latest Nintendo Direct has revealed even more content for the Switch eShop exclusive is on the way. The next free...
Wednesday13th Sep 2017
Review Monster Hunter Stories (3DS)
Pocket Monsters
Capcom’s Monster Hunter series has become something of a runaway success since its 2004 debut on the PlayStation 2, reaching millions of players on various platforms, and spawning an explosion of similar games in the ‘Hunter’ mold. Action RPGs with a focus on multiplayer teamwork and lengthy battles against massive monsters,...
News Mario Bros. to Kick Off 'Arcade Archives' Range on Nintendo Switch
Balloon Fight! Ice Climber! Punch Out! More!
Nintendo used its Direct broadcast to confirm the beginning of retro downloads on the Switch, but they're not quite the Virtual Console you were expecting. Branded as the 'Arcade Archives' range, we'll see arcade versions of classic games - produced by HAMSTER - and where appropriate will support...
Watch The North American Nintendo Direct Broadcast - Live!
Super Mario Odyssey! Switch games! 3DS games!
It's that time, dear readers, for one of Nintendo's gaming extravaganzas. This Nintendo Direct is expected to be 45 minutes, which means plenty of footage - with Super Mario Odyssey confirmed to feature - and hopefully some surprises. <liveblog...
Feature What We Expect from the Nintendo Direct - 13th September
Games galore, Mario, and a reminder it's not all about the Switch
We're gearing up for what could be, potentially, the final or penultimate 'full' Nintendo Direct of 2017; we may see another focused on early 2018 releases in a month or two, or potentially just smaller game-specific broadcasts. Time will tell, but it's always a treat when a full-fat...
Review Double Dragon 4 (Switch eShop)
Double trouble
Double Dragon is one of the most famous fighting games of all time, but it's very of its time, too. For a side-scrolling brawler in the '80s, it set the bar high with a complex move-set, loads of enemies on-screen at once and a great soundtrack; its status was amplified by some excellent NES ports and the almost compulsory terrible...
News Doom Will Bring Hell to Switch This Holiday Season
Gear up, marine
In one of the biggest surprises of today's Nintendo Direct broadcast, Nintendo confirmed that Bethesda's Doom will be coming to the Nintendo Switch in the Holiday season. Originally released in May 2016, it was a critically acclaimed new entry in the series that delivered intense 60FPS gunplay. It's a particularly fascinating...
News Nintendo Switch Online Version 1.1.0 Is Now Available for Download
Well, it's sort of fixed
When Nintendo released its Nintendo Switch Online app for smart devices, it’s not entirely off base to say that it was a complete dumpster fire. The app was hokey and difficult to use, prevented you from using any other apps beside it, and demanded that your phone’s screen be on all the time. In short, it was next to...
Exclusive Here's What's In Today's Free FAST RMX REMIX Update
Mixing things up
FAST RMX was one of our favourite Switch launch titles; it's pretty much everything we wanted from an F-Zero game, but without Captain Falcon and the gang. The lovely folks over at Shin'en Multimedia just got in touch to remind us that the REMIX UPDATE is coming to FAST RMX later today, which will add 6 new tracks...
News Free-To-Play MOBA Arena Of Valor Is Fighting Towards Switch
5v5 online battles start in beta this winter
Tencent Games is bringing its free-to-play MOBA Arena of Valor to the Nintendo Switch, it has been revealed during today's Nintendo Direct. The game will receive a beta test this winter, and showcases 5v5 multiplayer online battles. It has previously been available on iOS and Android. Will you be...
Explode Creepers on the small screen
Can you ever have too much Minecraft in your life? Maybe you already own two or even three copies, so how about you add another version to your game library? Nintendo’s latest Direct has just revealed yet another iteration of Mojang's highly successful title exclusively for the New Nintendo 3DS line of...
News Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus Is Coming To Switch In 2018
It's time to rewrite history
Bethesda has revealed during today's Nintendo Direct that it is bringing Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus to the Nintendo Switch. The FPS - which is the sequel to the rebooted Wolfenstein - places you in the boots of William "B.J." Blazkowicz as he attempts to trigger a second American revolution in an alternate...
News Super Mario 64 Online Creator Says "Nothing Can Stop" the Fan Project
Confidence, we like it
Another day, another fan-made project using a Nintendo IP that may soon be quashed by Nintendo's lawyers. This fan-made version of the classic Super Mario 64 impressively allows 24 players to play at once. Not only can you play as Mario, you can even play as Luigi, Yoshi, Peach, Rosalina, Wario and even...
News Nintendo Wants You to Hit the Slopes in Latest Zelda: Breath of the Wild Free Gift
It won't take many hits, though...
For quite a few weeks Nintendo has been sharing free gifts for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild on Switch through 'Tips for the Wild' news posts. They give advice for newer players, in particular, and if you launch the game from the post you get items; to date they've consisted of various foods and...
Watch The European Nintendo Direct Broadcast - Live!
Super Mario Odyssey with Switch and 3DS goodness
It is time for a whopper of a Nintendo Direct, with the promise of 45 minutes of gaming goodness. Super Mario Odyssey will feature along with other Switch and 3DS titles; here's hoping for great footage and a surprise or two. <liveblog id="the_european_nintendo_direct_broadcast_-_live"...
Soapbox LEGO Worlds on Switch Isn't Exactly a Minecraft Beater
Everything isn't awesome
LEGO Worlds is a brilliant idea on paper; a world where you can build literally anything you want with the customisability of LEGO and all without any limitation on your imagination. Unfortunately it seems that someone somewhere along the way was happy to cut corners when it comes to the very basics of what make a game...
News UIG Entertainment Has Switch Shovelware To Please Farmers, Firefighters And Horse Lovers
It begins
It had to happen at some point. The Switch is selling well all over the world and that kind of commercial success logically leads to increased software support; while most of us are hoping for stuff like L.A. Noire, UIG Entertainment appears to be working at the opposite end of the spectrum. The publisher has announced a slew of titles...
News Switch Continues to Lead in Japan as Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 Makes Chart Debut
Splatoon 2 narrowly loses out to Destiny 2 at the top
The Media Create chart results are out for Japan, and it's all about sequels - that and the Switch still merrily outselling everything else. In the software charts Destiny 2 took top spot, though it didn't blow the competition away. Splatoon 2 is ticking along nicely just behind; Dragon Ball...
News Smash Melee Champ Resigns from All-Male Rules Committee To Encourage Broader Representation
"It’s good for our community"
The Super Smash Bros. Melee fighting scene has grown considerably since the GameCube game launched back in 2001. One of its biggest assets is the community behind it, with plenty of enthusiasm for the long-established brawler. With the official ruleset ever changing, it was announced on 6th September by Melee...
News Sine Mora EX Gets Final Nintendo Switch Release Dates
For realsies this time
Sine Mora EX is a new version of what was a rather interesting and accomplished shoot 'em up in the last generation. It's a pity, then, that the Switch release has had its ups and downs in the build-up to its eventual arrival - there's the fact it's $10USD more expensive on Switch (the infamous Switch tax) and that it's been...
News Dragon Quest Builders Has Designs On Switch Next Year
Building excitement
Today's Nintendo Direct was packed with cool announcements, one of which is the news that Dragon Quest Builders is coming to the Nintendo Switch next year. Square Enix's game has already been a hit in its native Japan on PlayStation 4, and fuses together Minecraft-style construction with Dragon Quest RPG action. The Nintendo...
Video Lego Dimensions Brings Teen Titans, Powerpuff Girls And Beetlejuice To Wii U
Let the hero-ing commence!
Warner Bros. and TT Games have announced the next wave of expansion packs for the seemingly immortal Lego Dimensions. We've already seen the likes of Ghostbusters, Harry Potter, Sonic the Hedgehog and Knight Rider come to the game, and this latest range of packs covers properties such as Teen Titans Go, Powerpuff...
News Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Hits Switch On December 1st
Just in time for Christmas
Nintendo has given us a massive helping of Xenoblade Chronicles 2 info during today's Nintendo Direct broadcast, including the final release date, which is December 1st. During the broadcast, much information was dished out on the game's story and combat system, which revolves around "Drivers" and their summoned helpers,...
News Nicalis Unveils Snazzy Website to Celebrate Its 10 Year Anniversary
Promises "some very cool announcements" in the coming months
Nicalis was a familiar name to Nintendo gamers in the Wii, Wii U and 3DS eras, but it's risen to prominence in the short lifespan of the Switch. It's been active in bringing out budget retail titles in particular, with the physical editions for the likes of Cave Story+ and The Binding of...
News More UK Gamers Picked Switch This Year Than Xbox One
Still way behind the PS4, though
The Switch's incredible first year has seen the system beat everyone's expectations - including Nintendo's - and stories of sell-outs in North America and Japan are commonplace. One territory where the console is selling somewhat less swiftly is the United Kingdom, which, traditionally-speaking, has never been a...
News WayForward Is Hoping To Bring Mystik Belle To Switch Soon
Just waiting on GameMaker support
Yesterday we got a press release informing us that WayForward has teamed up with Last Dimension to bring its magical misadventure Mystik Belle to consoles. However the Switch was not on the agenda; only the PS4 and Xbox One are getting this title at present. That's pretty normal for some publishers,...
News The Latest ARMS Fighter, Lola Pop, Is Available Today
Version 3.0 also brings button mapping
During today's Nintendo Direct it was revealed that the latest version of ARMS - 3.0 - will be made available. The update includes the ability to re-map buttons, but the biggest news is that a new character is introduced, named Lola Pop. Lola has her own unique stage and comes with three all-new arms to...
Tuesday12th Sep 2017
Review Metroid: Samus Returns (3DS)
Welcome back
You know, there’s a reason why they call it 'Metroidvania' and not 'Castletroid'. As much as the Castlevania series took the whole ‘interconnected 2D map’ ball and ran with it over the past decade while Metroid fans had to do without, it’s Nintendo’s series that first defined the rules and, when handled properly, did it best...
News A Hat in Time Could Be Appearing on the Switch in the Future
No plans now, but that may change
A Hat in Time is one of those Kickstarters that feels like it’s been in development forever, as it’s been gradually delayed again and again. The 3D platformer is finally seeing a release on 5th October, but the Switch isn’t included on its list of platforms. Earlier in the year, developer Gears for Breakfast...
News Nintendo Is Resurrecting The NES Classic Mini And Increasing SNES Classic Inventory
Retro revival
Nintendo has announced that it is putting the NES Classic Mini back into production next year. The company stated that the NES Classic would cease production earlier this year, leading to complaints from fans who hadn't been able to obtain one. As a result, the system's price on the secondary market went through the roof, with units...
News Check Out a New NES Game - Amazon's Running Diet
Some quirky anniversary marketing from Ancient
New NES releases in 2017 are always welcomed, but there is more than meets the eye to Amazon's Running Diet, because it is in fact a release by the folks at Ancient to celebrate an anniversary for 3DS title Gotta Protectors. In this endless runner you take control of the titular Amazon, one of the...
First Impressions Defying Gravity in Skyrim for Nintendo Switch
Better than an arrow to the knee
Hail and well met, travelers! Come, rest your weary feat at our fire as we regale you with stories of our time spent in the world of Skyrim! You maybe be inclined to ask, “but noble bard, wasn’t Skyrim released over half a decade ago?”, and you wouldn’t be too far off - but this, dear friends, is Skyrim on...
News 8Bitdo Releases Firmware Update To Combat Controller Lag On Switch
Lag, begone!
Peripheral maker 8Bitdo has released a new firmware update for its range of controllers which eliminates input lag when playing on Switch. 8Bitdo produces a range of retro-themed pads which mimic the look and feel of classic controllers from the NES and SNES era. The firmware update which provides Switch support
Video Digital Foundry Suggests That Rayman Legends: Definitive Edition Isn't So Definitive
Still very good, but could have been even better
Rayman Legends: Definitive Edition is now out on Nintendo Switch, and plenty like this scribe may have an uncertain finger hovering over the purchase button on the eShop. It really depends whether you still have another version readily available to play (for example, if your Wii U is unfortunately...
News Thimbleweed Park Gets a Final Switch eShop Release Date
Calling all SCUMM
For those of us that grew up in the golden era of point-and-click games on the PC, games like Thimbleweed Park are hard to resist. The good news is that we don't need to wait much longer to play it on the Switch, with confirmation it'll arrive on the eShop on 21st September; it'll cost $19.99USD, which will probably be the...
Editorial A Week of Gaming the Nintendo Switch Way
Like the adverts, but less photogenic
Back in the summer I wrote a slightly feisty article addressing some remarks I'd read of people not grasping the 'point' of the Switch. Yet it's a legitimate issue - as it's a hybrid everyone will have their own viewpoint of it, and even game publishers all seem to approach the system in different ways. Nintendo...
Talking Point The Apple Event - It's Worth Looking Out for Nintendo and Pokémon GO
A sign of the times
A few years ago your humble scribe was advised it may be worth 'keeping an eye' on an Apple event, to which the response was a raised eyebrow. Sure enough, nothing happened; in fact Apple straight up copied the Wii with its motion controllers for a gaming-focused Apple TV, an initiative that didn't quite take off. In any case,...
News Axiom Verge Is Coming To The Switch eShop Early
We can't wait
Update: It's now confirmed that the global eShop release has been brought forward to 5th October, which is great news. However, the physical retail edition is now due in November, with production causing the delay; a specific release date will be given soon. Original Article: It's a shame - arguably - that Metroid: Samus Returns...
News Switch Versions Of Oceanhorn And forma.8 Outsell Console Rivals
More indie success
Yesterday, we reported on the news that the Switch version of Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap had sold more copies than all the other versions combined; no mean feat when you consider that Switch is only six months old and systems like the PS4 and Xbox One are older, and have larger install bases. To follow up this positive news,...
News Learn All About the Making of F-Zero with This New Interview from Nintendo
Show me ya moves!
Last week, we shared with you a fascinating interview from Nintendo that detailed the early days of the SNES and the production of Star Fox, as part of a way of promoting the impending release of the SNES Mini. Nintendo has now released part two of its interview series, and this one goes over the making of the original F-Zero...
News Riptide GP: Renegade Is Like Wave Race In The Future, And It's Coming To Switch
Get wet
Vector Unit has revealed that it is bringing its futuristic jet-ski racer Riptide GP: Renegade to the Switch. The latest in the popular Riptide series, Renegade features "armoured riders" performing "death-defying stunts" in "illegal" races. Sounds like a hoot! It's also the first in the long-running series to have been designed "from the...
News Trailer Showcases Performance Boost of One Piece Unlimited World Red - Deluxe Edition on Switch
Poor old 3DS is roped in, too
Bandai Namco's release of One Piece Unlimited World Red - Deluxe Edition in Japan wasn't met by much enthusiasm, but the company is still trying to give the enhanced edition - on Switch and PS4 - a push. Now an updated trailer compares the Switch version with the Wii U and 3DS equivalents. It states that when docked...
News Robonauts Lands on the Switch eShop This Week
WALL-E 2.0
QubicGames has uploaded a new cinematic trailer for the action-shooter Robonauts, whilst also confirming its release date. After previously announcing that the game would be ported to the Switch back in August, the company has now revealed that Robonauts will be available from the Switch eShop on 15th September. Featuring music by...
News Ace Of Seafood Features Fish With Lasers, So Thank Poseidon We're Getting A Switch Version
Water funny looking game
Japanese developer Nussoft has revealed that it is brining the brilliantly-titled Ace of Seafood to the Switch, and that it will be showing off the game at this year's Tokyo Game Show. Ace of Seafood is set in a future where humankind ceases to exist, and the oceans are populated by massive, laser-spouting fishes, crabs and...
Video More Fire Emblem Warriors Characters Get Showcased in Stylish Trailers
Heroic horses too, of course
Last week we shared a flashy trailer for Fire Emblem Warriors, in which Koei Tecmo showed off seven playable characters; there's more where that came from, with two more trailers released this week. They're a good chance to see characters in action, and more incredible athleticism from horses. It's
Deals Celebrate The UK's National Video Games Day With £20 Off A Nintendo Switch
Grab a bargain, Brits!
Did you know it's the National Video Games Day here in the UK today? No, nor did we until we saw the hashtag all over Twitter. Anyway, it's great news if you are in the market to buy a new Nintendo Switch as many UK retailers are offering generous discounts. Here we go: <products id="6846,6847,5866,6848"...
Feature Digging Into The Design Process Of Twin-Stick RPG Blaster NeuroVoider
"Switch is one great platform to work with"
NeuroVoider is a twin-stick shooter RPG set in a futuristic world, and has a pretty striking preoccupation with robots and rocket launchers. It launched last week on the Switch eShop, so we though it would be the ideal time to speak to Flying Oak Games' Thomas Altenburger about the game...
Monday11th Sep 2017
News Get Ready for a Nintendo Direct on 13th September
A whopping 45 minutes of it
With the busy pre-Holiday gaming season around the corner, Nintendo is planning to get us all ready with a new Nintendo Direct. It's all going down at 3pm Pacific / 6pm Eastern / 11pm UK / midnight CEST on 13 September (14th September CEST and in Japan / Australia); the announcement is below, outlining the focus of what...
News Don't Pay Over The Odds For A SNES Classic Mini, Urges Reggie Fils-Aime
"You shouldn't [have to] pay more than $79.99"
The NES Classic left something of a bad taste in the mouths of many gamers; while the unit was a dream come true for retro fans, there simply wasn't enough stock to meet demand and Nintendo made the whole situation worse by ending production. Later this year the SNES Classic arrives, and those same...
News Switch Version Of Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap Sold More Than All The Other Versions Combined
Other indies talk of positive results, too
Nintendo is keener than ever to work with indie developers these days, and it would seem that the feeling is mutual because the Switch is proving to be a real money-spinner when it comes to downloadable delights. In an interview with Gamasutra, Lizardcube's Omar Cornut revealed that the Switch version...
News Virtuos Emerges as the Developer Working on the L.A. Noire Port
That's probably the triple-A Switch project it was linked to...
There are a number of development studios that are well known for their work porting games to multiple platforms. A familiar name for observant Nintendo fans, for example, would be Tantalus Media, with credits that include The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD on Wii U and the...
News Tiny Barbarian DX Gets Release Date and Retail Edition Goodies
Colour manual! Keychain! Pouch!
Nicalis is establishing itself as a premier 'indie retail' publisher on the Switch, releasing games that include attractive extras in early runs of physical copies. It's now confirmed that its next release along those lines - Tiny Barbarian DX - will arrive in North America on 10th October. The box art by Susumu...
News Oh Yes, Resident Evil Revelations Will Have Joy-Con Pointing and Waggling on Switch
Optional though, so don't panic
Back when Capcom confirmed Resident Evil Revelations and its sequel for all current-gen systems (including the Switch), it referenced new control schemes. An updated fact sheet now sheds light on how this'll affect the Switch and it's good / bad / incomprehensible (delete as appropriate) news. Oh yes, we're going to...
News Multiple Supply Choke Points To Blame For Switch Stock Situation, Says Nintendo
"I won't go into any more detail but it's not just one component"
Getting hold of a Switch still isn't as easy as we'd like, with retailers all over the world selling out almost as soon as new stock arrives. Nintendo of America boss Reggie Fils-Aime has already stopped short of assuring fans that there will be enough Switch systems in the...
Review Blue's Journey (Switch eShop / Neo Geo)
Unremarkable trip
Pollution caused by the Daruma tribe is causing great harm to the planet Raguy and it’s up to you as Blue to partake in a platforming adventure to defeat this menace and save the Princess Fa. There was no shortage of platformers in the 1990s, but one appearing on the Neo Geo was unusual and with its leaf-stun mechanic and ability...
Book Review 101 Video Games to Play Before You Grow Up
However long you take to grow up
For gamers of a certain age, it's easy to forget that while we talk about the Console Wars, SEGA vs Nintendo, or reminisce about short naps while early CD games loaded, younger gamers may have no idea what we're talking about. There are also some franchises that have sketchy or limited recent histories, so therefore...
News F1 And Micro Machines Studio Codemasters Is Keeping An Eye On The Switch
"It's certainly getting the market share to make it a valid place to be"
As the Switch continues to defy expectations and sell by the truckload, we're seeing more and more developers and publishers come round to the idea of supporting Nintendo's console with software. Codemasters is a studio which has already stated that it's keeping a close eye on...
News Yo-Kai Watch Busters 2 Will Come In Two Flavours Later This Year
Yum!
It has been revealed that Yo-Kai Watch spin-off Yo-Kai Watch Busters 2: Hihou Densetsu Banbarayaa will be released in two versions this December. The October issue of Japanese publication CoroCoro has stated that Hihou Densetsu Banbarayaa will come in "Sword" and "Magnum" versions. Little information exists regarding exactly how...
News Monster Hunter Stories Makes Modest UK Chart Debut as Destiny 2 Dominates
The Binding of Isaac: Afterbirth+ makes the top 40
Last week brought a few retail releases to Nintendo hardware, but none were blockbuster arrivals in the UK scene - the latest chart results demonstrate that point. As expected Destiny 2 took top spot (PS4 and Xbox One) and was the biggest launch of the year. Considering the impact of heavy bundling...
News Conga Master Party is Dancing Its Way Onto Switch Very Soon
What could possibly go wrong?
The Switch eShop is gradually picking up more funny and intriguing games that have previously made their mark on other platforms - we can add Conga Master Party! to the list, due out this week. Developed by Undercoders and published by Rising Star Games, it's a Snake-like game where you try to dance around various...
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