Guide Super Mario Odyssey: Mushroom Kingdom Power Moon Locations
Every Power Moon location revealed and explained
DLC Review The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild - The Champions' Ballad + Expansion Pass
On the new story content and whether the expansion pass is worth your money
Guide Super Mario Odyssey: Dark Side & Darker Side Power Moon Locations
Every Power Moon location revealed and explained
News - 2017, Week 50
Sunday17th Dec 2017
News 5 Things To Do With Your Master Cycle Zero In Zelda: Breath Of The Wild
Lots of room to vroom
It’s still quite shocking to think that Link can now ride a bike in a Legend of Zelda game. Just in case you missed the announcement from The Game Awards 2017, the Master Cycle Zero is now available to unlock in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild as a reward for completing the story segment of the game’s second DLC...
Review Human: Fall Flat (Switch eShop)
A slapstick symphony
It has been said that the essence of comedy is tragedy plus time. A good-natured pratfall here and there is enough to brighten up anyone's day, but when you play the role of both the audience and the victim of said pratfall, things get a little more complicated. Developer No Brakes has created an experience where...
Review Floor Kids (Switch eShop)
Top Rock
While the Switch has already booked an array of both dance (Just Dance 2017 and 2018) and rhythm games (like VOEZ, Deemo, and Superbeat Xonic), it’s safe to say that there’s nothing else in the system’s lineup quite like Floor Kids. In fact, this labour of love from Montreal-based duo JonJon (animator and former bboy) and Kid Koala...
Saturday16th Dec 2017
Pass the Joy-Con
The holidays are fast approaching and, if you’re anything like us, you’ll likely end up being thrown into some form of endearingly awkward family gathering wishing that there was something fun to do as everyone starts to fall asleep. Party Planet aims to shine in this very situation; a collection of mini-games that can be played...
Sunday17th Dec 2017
News ARMS Version 5.0 Update is Coming This Year, With Another New Character
The roster keeps growing
ARMS, very much mimicking the approach seen in Splatoon 2, is a game that keeps on giving. Frequent updates have not only improved mechanics and balancing but have also added fresh modes and characters. The roster's grown rather nicely, as a result, and it seems that'll be the case once again with version 5.0. It's due...
Video The First 30 Years of Mega Man
You can’t stop the rock!
17th December is a big day for Capcom, as one of its top series and characters - Mega Man - celebrates its 30th birthday! The company started the party a bit early by announcing Mega Man 11, coming next year! But, it all began thirty years ago, when Capcom put forth a plan to create its first non-arcade port for the...
Saturday16th Dec 2017
Review Enter The Gungeon (Switch eShop)
Right to bear arms
Nintendo Switch received one of the finest roguelike indie games in the business earlier this year with The Binding of Isaac: Afterbirth+. Now it has another in Enter The Gungeon. Much like Edmund McMillen's reworked masterpiece, ETG takes the basic form of a top-down twin-stick shooter. Dodge Roll's game, however, has an...
News Pikachu Gets A Villainous Makeover With These New Secret Team Pokémon Plushies
Because being bad doesn't mean you can't be cute
We all know eternal Pokémon mascot Pikachu will forever remain a force for good - including when he hits the big screen with Ryan Reynolds' voice, no less - but that doesn't mean The Pokémon Company can't throw an adorable curve ball in the form of these new bad guy-themed plushies. They're part of...
News First 4 Figures Reveals Stunning Shovel Knight Collectibles
Beautiful, but not cheap
High-quality collectible maker First 4 Figures has revealed its first statue from the Shovel Knight universe and, as always, it's rather breathtaking to behold. Available in Regular, Exclusive, and Ornate Plate Armor editions - as well as a Combo edition which gives you those second two variants in one package - this new...
Friday15th Dec 2017
Guide Super Mario Odyssey: Dark Side & Darker Side Power Moon Locations
Every Power Moon location revealed and explained
Welcome to our ultimate guide for collecting every Power Moon from Dark Side in Super Mario Odyssey! Below, you'll find maps detailing the exact location for all 24 of the Power Moons located in this Kingdom, as well as descriptions on how to get each and every one of them. We've also added a small...
News Legend of Zelda: Breath Of The Wild Gets Wii U Update To Improve Gameplay
Update v1.4.1 is a game changer
Did you happen to pick up The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild on the Wii U instead of the Switch? If so you might feel a little bit left out, but Nintendo hasn't forgotten about you. Update v1.4.1 was released yesterday for the Wii U version and promises "Various fixes to improve gameplay". We can only...
Rumour Burnout Paradise Gets Rated For Switch Release In Brazil
Following in the tracks of a retail listing in the same region
Classic open world racing title Burnout Paradise has apparently received a classification rating for Switch in Brazil. The listing - which has since been removed - also mentions possible Xbox One and PS4 editions, which would hint at a forthcoming remaster project. The game originally...
Video These D-Pad Joy-Con Shells are Great, But Come with a Cautionary Tale
They're screw-strippin' good
When we covered these D-Pad-boasting replacement Joy-Con shells last month, we were pretty impressed with how they looked, and we knew we wanted to get our mitts on them in real life. As explained in the video above, the shells are of high quality and are certainly a good bit of kit, but the journey to get to an actual...
News Zen Studios Working On Pinball FX3 Patch For Switch That Brings 1080p Docked And 60fps Handheld
Update: Zen responds: "To reduce the game down to this feels unfair"
Update: Zen's Mel Kirk has responded to this story stating that the "looks terrible" comment was attributed to a customer service representative and was in relation to a query from a buyer, rather than a reflection on the graphical quality of the game itself. In reflection...
Feature Testing The Best RGB SCART Cables Known To Humanity
These ones pack-a-punch
Not all retro gaming AV cables are created equal, despite what you may have read or heard. Unlike HDMI – which is a digital signal – the analogue realm is subject to wild variances when it comes to quality, and the pursuit of the perfect audio visual setup has become the lifelong objective of many a retro gamer. Some will...
News The Story Of Gorogoa, One Of The Switch's Most Intriguing Indie Titles Yet
"You don’t know how long you have to wander"
The Switch certainly isn't short of top-quality indie games at present, and with so many titles hitting the eShop each week it can be hard to decide which ones are worth your time and money. Hopefully you consult our reviews to make your purchasing choices, but in the case of Gorogoa, you might find the...
Review Super Putty Squad (Switch)
Super name, average game
In 2013 an updated Putty Squad arrived on modern systems (3DS version in 2014) and this is now available on Switch, slightly re-titled as Super Putty Squad for reasons unknown. You control a stretchy blue blob and employ various abilities in this platformer as you navigate the stages collecting all the red blobs to...
Review Vostok Inc. (Switch eShop)
Solar powered
Vostok Inc. is made up of a combination of ‘clicker’-style gameplay (where you essentially set things up and wait for results to happen with hardly any interaction) and twin-stick shooter moments (where you fight off aliens by shooting a whole host of weapons from your spaceship). The combination of the two might look a little mad...
News Nintendo Files Patent for a 'Passive Walking Device'
Probably not for a LEGS sequel to ARMS
Nintendo's made it clear for many months that it is still looking at ways to expand its business outside of video games. We haven't seen any recent firm updates on the 'Quality of Life' initiative, but it seems the company is exploring options to produce products with potential medical or scientific uses. In...
News These Lovely Smartphone Cases Are Now Available Via My Nintendo, But Only In Japan
Japan continues to get the good stuff
Lucky Japanese gamers will soon able to pick up a series of charming smartphone cases from My Nintendo. They will cost 50 Gold points each. The Limited Pochi Bag has a 8bit Mario design and is free, you just need to pay the postage. Reasonable! The Smartphone Cases have a 30% discount with...
News Take A Look Behind The Scenes Of Xenoblade Chronicles 2's Character Design
Concept art and development requests revealed
Xenoblade Chronicles 2 has been sitting firmly in the cartridge slots of countless Switch consoles since its release at the start of the month. If after hours and hours of exploration you're just as enamoured with the game's art as we are, you may be interested to take a look at some behind the scenes...
Video This SNES Classic Mini Teardown Explores the Similarities to the NES Model
One small difference, but it leaves plenty of questions
It's been known for a good while that the innards of the SNES Classic Mini are pretty much the same as the NES Classic Mini. It makes perfect logistical sense for Nintendo and no doubt means solid profits on each unit, but it also raises questions around supply issues and what Nintendo may need...
News Image & Form Will Be Bringing More Games To Switch Next Year
Yes please!
With SteamWorld Heist: Ultimate Edition blasting its way onto the Switch's eShop on 28th December, and with the incredible success of the wonderful SteamWorld Dig 2 that came to the console earlier this year, it's pretty safe to say that Image & Form had a pretty decent 2017. The future is looking just...
News Nintendo Shares Gamers' Breath of the Wild #ZeldaMoments
So many memories
For a good while now Nintendo UK has been running a social media campaign encouraging gamers to share their #ZeldaMoments from The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. It's now released a rather charming video in which some of those with the best submissions were seemingly given a nice t-shirt and a chance to talk about their...
Video Check Out The Analogue Super Nt's UI And Boot Animation, Created By Phil "FEZ" Fish
With music from Squarepusher
Analogue has lifted the lid on the UI of its forthcoming Analogue Super Nt system, as well as giving some details on the console's unique boot sequence. The man responsible for the clean look of the UI is none other than Phil Fish, creator of the cult indie platformer FEZ. He has crafted all of the art, layout and...
News Unofficial Nintendo GameCube Anthology Book Hits Kickstarter
By the book
Remember the superb N64 Anthology we covered a while back? Well the team behind that excellent tome are now producing a sequel in the shape of the GameCube Anthology. A crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter has gone live, and currently sits at just shy of 29,000 Euros - the target goal is 40,000 Euros. The final book will be 360...
News Fire Emblem Heroes Gets Into the Festive Spirit With Daft Outfits
Tannenboom!
Fire Emblem Heroes has been a reasonable success for Nintendo on mobile, earning loyal fans in the West and some solid momentum in Japan. Due to that it's been heavily supported with frequent updates, so naturally there are new 'Special Heroes' to summon that get in the festive spirit. It looks rather fun - check out the outfits...
News The Legend Of Dark Witch 3 Casts A Spell Over 3DS Next Week
When magic and side-scrolling shooters collide
It's been two years since an episode from The Legend Of Dark Witch series graced a Nintendo platform (episodes one and two were digital titles that shot their way onto the 3DS eShop), but The Legend Of Dark Witch 3 - Wisdom And Lunacy is almost ready
News RIVE Update Adds Video Capture and Some Helpful Fixes
A smaller chance of getting stuck in a "loop of hell"
We're big fans of RIVE: Ultimate Edition on the Nintendo Switch, the explosive final hurrah from Two Tribes. It's full of intense 60fps action that looks great on the system, and we didn't hold back on the praise in our review. Two Tribes has been working away on an update and has now...
News Sally's Law Will Roll Onto the Switch eShop This Winter
Another smart puzzle game for the system
Those that enjoy puzzles and more laid-back gaming have some excellent options on the Switch eShop, and it seems as if Sally's Law will be added to the list. Confirmed to be in the works for Switch back in November by its development team, Nanali Studios (based in Korea), Japanese publisher Polaris-X...
Thursday14th Dec 2017
Guide Super Mario Odyssey: Mushroom Kingdom Power Moon Locations
Every Power Moon location revealed and explained
Welcome to our ultimate guide for collecting every Power Moon from the Mushroom Kingdom in Super Mario Odyssey! Below, you'll find maps detailing the exact location for all 104 of the Power Moons located in this Kingdom, as well as descriptions on how to get each and every one of them. The numbers on...
Review Yooka-Laylee (Switch eShop)
A rare game
In a post-Super Mario Odyssey world, the bar has been set even higher for 3D platformers. How, then, can a game like Yooka-Laylee stack up - a game so firmly focused on the past rather than the future? Though it may not quite hit the heights of some contemporaries, Yooka-Laylee still stands as a fantastic modern take on 3D platforming...
Snow Joke
While the first Syberia game may have arrived on the Nintendo Switch a full fourteen (ish) years after its initial PC release, its point and click legacy has no doubt been felt since, and there have been a few decent modern examples - such as Thimbleweed Park and Violett - on Nintendo's hybrid system. Not to be outdone, the second...
News Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Update to Bring Bug Fixes and Map Improvements
Paving the way for a New Game+ addition next year
Xenoblade Chronicles 2 has been available for nearly two weeks, offering an enormous adventure for Switch owners to take on. With its own Expansion Pass and some areas needing improvement it's a title that'll have a number of updates, and Monolith Soft has outlined the first major patch - version...
News More Than 240 Nintendo Switch, Wii U And 3DS eShop Games Are On Sale In Europe
Festive fun for all
Nintendo has kicked off a massive eShop sale in Europe (and Australia!) across all of its consoles. We've only covered the Switch releases here, but Wii U, 3DS and New 3DS are also included. We wanted to feature them as well but the list is so long the computer which runs the website starting smoking and vibrating worryingly...
Review Poly Bridge (Switch eShop)
A bridge over the river fun
Poly Bridge is bridge building simulator with a lot of charm. Your goal is to get vehicles from one side of an area to another by using the materials provided to you. The game gets you up to speed quickly by providing a tutorial that explains the different types of bridges you can build and how they are useful to you...
Review The Next Penelope (Switch eShop)
Hit or myth?
One of the most famous Greek myths of all time might not seem like an ideal starting point for an intense, top-down combat racer, but the setup for The Next Penelope feels perfect. You assume the role of the titular heroine, wife of the long-absent Odysseus who is famed for her undying loyalty despite the advances of many persistent...
Nintendo Download 14th December (North America)
Yooka-Laylee! Brawlout! Romancing SaGa 2! Enter The Gungeon! Many more!
It's that time again, dear readers, for the North American Nintendo Download update. This week is a bit of a beauty for Switch owners with a whopping 21 new download titles, many of which look rather tempting. There's a lot to get through, so that's enough pre-amble... Switch...
News Digital Foundry Heaps Praise On Yooka-Laylee Switch Port
A "superb" conversion
Yooka-Laylee finally arrives on Switch today, and as you'll know if you've already consulted our review, it was worth the wait. Playtonic has personally handled conversion duties this time around (Team17 ported the PS4 and Xbox One editions earlier in the year) and the developer has taken an inordinate amount of care in...
News Adventure Time: Pirates of the Enchiridion Is Sailing Onto Switch in Spring 2018
Starts off in a "flooded Land of Ooo"
We've seen multiple Adventure Time titles over recent years on Nintendo hardware, and now the Switch will get in on the act with the next main release - Adventure Time: Pirates of the Enchiridion. Due in Spring 2018, it kicks off in a 'flooded Land of Ooo', so Finn and Jack naturally hop in a boat and set off...
News The Hyperkin "Pupper" Switch Joy-Con Grip Is Just Too Cute For Words
It charges your Joy-Con, too
When the Nintendo Switch was first revealed to an unsuspecting world, it didn't take long for people to make the connection that the attachment into which you slide the Joy-Con kinda looks like a cute puppy face with droopy ears. Shortly after, we got this successful Kickstarter. Thankfully the dream of turning...
Nintendo Download 14th December (Europe)
Yooka-Laylee! Poly Bridge! Romancing SaGa 2! Mudds Collection! Many more!
Well, the European Nintendo Download Update is live, and it's another big 'un. The Switch is packed with high profile downloads which is sure to lead to stiff competition, while there are also some tempting DLC and demo options. As an additional note, you'll notice this...
News The Next Batch Of ACA Neo Geo Titles For Switch Has Been Revealed
Kaiju wrestling, baseball and some fighting
Warning: Spoilers ahead! If you want to be surprised every week with upcoming Arcade Archives Neo Geo titles you should click onto the next article. If you're OK to living a life without surprises, read on. Hamster has revealed the next batch of up and coming Neo Geo re-releases under the ACA label on the...
News Fallen Legion Drops Onto Switch In 2018 With The Rise To Glory collection
Two slices of RPG goodness in one package
Having already slashed up a storm on other platforms, the Fallen Legion series is finally making a beeline for Nintendo Switch - and its arriving in 2018. The new Rise To Glory collection will unite Fallen Legion: Sins Of An Empire and Fallen: Legion: Flames Of Rebellion (which were previously released on...
News Pokémon Crystal Is Coming To 3DS Early Next Year
Complete with Pokémon Bank and wireless support
Game Boy Color classic Pokémon Crystal is coming to the 3DS eShop, it has been confirmed. Originally released in 2000, Crystal will launch on 3DS on January 26th. In other good news, it has also been confirmed that the game will be compatible with Pokémon Bank, a paid service that allows players to...
Video Mega Man 11’s Art Director Explains the New Look
Better than 8 bit spritework?
Capcom took the industry by surprise with its announcement of Mega Man 11, the continuation of the classic run ‘n’ gun series. Though it appears that it will adhere quite closely to the beloved template that all its predecessors used, the new art style has divided opinion with its 2.5D style. It’ll still be quite...
News Hand-Drawn Platformer Shu Will Jump Onto Switch in January
Delayed slightly, but for good reason
Developer Coatsink has announced that its attractively hand-drawn platformer Shu will be arriving digitally on Nintendo Switch on January 23rd 2018. The game is set across six different worlds and will see you play through fast-paced platforming action, battling to save your friends from a mysterious storm...
News The Gorgeous-Looking InnerSpace Glides Onto Switch Early Next Year
An "exploration flying game set in a universe of inside-out planets"
PolyKnight Games is releasing its unique flying game InnerSpace on the Switch early next year, it has been revealed. Placing you in the role of an archaeologist who must recover the last remaining memories before the Inverse collapses on itself, InnerSpace sees you flying through...
News Tactical RPG Regalia: Of Man And Monarchs Is Plotting Its Way To A Switch Release
Marching onto the battlefield for Q1 2018
Indie studios Crunching Koalas and Pixelated Milk are bringing the tactical RPG Regalia: Of Man And Monarchs to consoles, it has announced. Influenced by JRPG classics, Regalia is already available on PC and the console versions (under the "Royal Edition" banner) will benefit from...
News The Coma: Recut To Bring Korean Survival Horror To Switch Next Week
Will you survive high school?
The Switch eShop continues its rapid pace of releases next week with The Coma: Recut, which is a manhwa-styled Korean survival horror and a remastered version of the indie cult classic, The Coma: Cutting Class which is also developed by Devespresso Games. In the game you play as Youngho, a hapless Korean...
Feature Throwing Shapes With Floor Kids' JonJon And Kid Koala
"Pure, uninhibited (funky) joy"
There are plenty of dance-based games out there - with the likes of Just Dance 2017 and Just Dance 2018 having already moonwalked their way onto Switch - but the classic art of breakdancing is yet to have its proper time in the virtual spotlight. Well, one little indie is about to change all that, and with style, too...
News New Nintendo 2DS XL Pikachu Edition is Heading to Europe
Arrives on 26th January alongside Pokemon Crystal
Today has brought the pleasing news that Pokémon Crystal is coming to the 3DS Virtual Console on 26th January. There's even more good news in Europe, as the New Nintendo 2DS XL Pikachu Edition is heading to the region on the same day. This one just recently arrived in Japan, and we think it's...
News Runner3 Will Have a Switch Retail Release With the Help of Nicalis
"Some games just belong on physical cartridges"
When it comes to budget / indie retail games on the Nintendo Switch, Nicalis has established itself at the forefront of the industry. Often loading its retail editions with neat game manuals, stickers and more besides, they're become a popular purchasing option. Nicalis has now announced that it's...
News Splatoon 2 Is Getting a New Map Tomorrow
A perfect companion to Clam Blitz
Splatoon 2 got a big new update yesterday that adds in a brand new game mode, but Nintendo certainly isn't slowing down with bringing new content to the game. Tomorrow, the company will be adding in a new map, though this one is a bit of a throwback. Splatoon 2’s Japanese Twitter account just revealed that the...
Wednesday13th Dec 2017
News Hyperkin Has Created A Prototype Portable Nintendo 64 Mini
But it may not enter production, before you get too excited
Accessories maker Hyperkin is apparently working on a portable Nintendo 64 system. The news comes from Hyperkin Senior Account Manager Ramon Navos-Moral, who (rather foolishly, it should be said) posted the following images of a functioning prototype system on his Facebook page: The...
News Sharpen Your Blades Because Titan Quest Is Coming To Switch Soon
Monster hunting, on the go
Back in 2013, THQ Nordic acquired the rights to classic PC hack 'n' slasher Titan Quest with the aim to update its multiplayer and give the whole game a fresh makeover. Well, now it turns out all that mythical monster hunting mayhem is coming to Nintendo Switch, alongside a raft of other console platforms in 2018. Both...
News VS. Super Mario Bros. is Jumping Onto the Switch eShop Next Week
World 1-1 all over again... with a twist
As previously reported from printed promotional materials, HAMSTER will indeed bring out the second Nintendo Arcade Archive title next week (along with a fantastic Neo Geo shmup). It's confirmed for the Japanese eShop, though we'd be surprised if the European and North American stores don't match the same...
News Rocket League Collector's Edition for Switch Is Just Weeks Away from Retail Release
Includes an art print and loads of DLC
Rocket League seems to have been a major hit on the Switch eShop, having nestled near the top of the store's charts for a number of weeks. Psyonix is keeping busy too, lining up a performance-boosting update that's due on the Nintendo Switch imminently. Some have been waiting for the retail version, however,...
Review Riptide GP: Renegade (Switch eShop)
Causing a splash
From the development studio behind Beach Buggy Racing - a racer similar in many ways to Mario Kart - comes a fresh port of its water-based take on the genre: Riptide GP: Renegade. Opening with a cut-scene showing your character getting busted for competing in illegal races, this game has the potential to fill that Jet Ski...
Video Here Are The 21 Best Switch Games Money Can Buy Right Now
In our humble opinion, of course
The Switch has had a storming first year when it comes to software. It's hard to believe we've had so many solid-gold hits in such a short space of time - especially when you consider how barren the Wii U era was at times - and this robust performance means that anyone who is lucky enough to find the console...
News Reggie on Mario, Zelda, and Splatoon Sales Performance on the Switch
Wow
Today Nintendo announced that the Switch has cleared 10 million units sold worldwide; no small feat for the new hardware. Of course, the Switch wouldn’t have sold half as much as that if it’s software lineup wasn’t so appealing, and Reggie Fils-Aime recently shared some information on the sales performance stats of Nintendo’s biggest...
News Rocket League Getting Performance-Boosting Update On Switch Later Today
That. Was a goal.
It has been revealed that Rocket League will be getting an update across all platforms today, with the Switch version benefitting from additional performance improvements. Across all systems the update will introduce bug fixes to make the gameplay experience more pleasurable. It goes live at 11am PST / 2pm EST / 8pm CET / 7pm...
Feature It's Time to Vote for Your 2017 Nintendo Life Game of the Year Awards
Good luck choosing from all these great games!
As a fantastic 2017 draws to a close it's that time once again - Game of the Year Awards. We're continuing with tradition in having both Staff and Community awards; the latter are entirely in your hands. As in previous years you can vote through a series of polls. In each category we've created...
Buyers Guide Nintendo Switch Price, Where To Buy, Best Games And Accessories
Have you got everything you need yet?
There has never been a better time to pick up a Nintendo Switch, but obtaining a console is merely one part of the puzzle. There are accessories and other items which are essential parts of Switch ownership, so we've pulled them all together for you in this handy buying guide. Is there anything you still need to...
News The Latest Zelda: Breath of the Wild Gift Should Help You With 'That' Hard Bit in the DLC
The Champions' Lament
Nintendo seems to have a simple philosophy with its DLC content in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild - if you want to enjoy the content you have to work at it. The Champions' Ballad in DLC Pack 2 is no different, and it kicks off with a particularly tricky section on the Great Plateau. Stealth is certainly a good idea...
News Build-A-Bear Workshop Is Launching A Super Mario Range Of Soft Toys
You sadly can't stuff Toad, however
Build-A-Bear Workshop's quest to licence every popular media property under the sun is set to continue with the announcement of a Super Mario range of stuff-em-yourself toys. The store - which already sells a handsome line of Pokémon plushes - is releasing a series of themed teddies, as well as a range of...
News Nintendo Switch is Still Number One in the Japanese Charts
Holds off the challenge of Monster Hunter: World PS4 Pro model
It's the middle of the week, which means we get an updated look at what's hot and what's not in Japan; though the software charts have new challengers to Nintendo games, hardware is still very much the dominion of a certain hybrid system. Kicking off with software, two new releases on...
News Pulstar Is Your Next Neo Geo ACA Release On Switch
But R you my Type?
Nintendo Life shmup heads rejoice, for next week Hamster is bringing the forerunner to Blazing Star to the eShop! It has been long rumoured (but never confirmed) that developer Aicom was a set up by ex-Jaleco and Irem staffers, so if you happen to feel that Pulstar feels a little bit too close to R-Type, it might not be a...
News Wasteland 2: Director's Cut Will Bring Post-Apocalyptic Turn-Based Strategy to Switch
A combination that always works
With the positive momentum around the Switch and the evident eagerness of its growing userbase to play a lot of games on the device, plenty of developers are jumping on board. Another with a project in the works is inXile Entertainment, which is working on Wasteland 2: Director's Cut for the system. The studio's...
News Switch Continues To Soar As It Sells Over 55K In South Korea In Just Three Days
Beats DS, 3DS and Wii opening month sales in the region
Hot off the heels of Switch's impressive global sales of 10 million units in its first nine months, the hybrid wonder continues to break records and sell like hot cakes the world over. Over in South Korea, it's been revealed Switch has sold over 55,000 units in just three days. The figure,...
News Splatoon 2’s Clam Blitz Update Is Now Live
Along with a slew of other changes
A few weeks ago, we received the news that Splatoon 2 would be receiving a fairly sizable expansion that would be adding in new cosmetic options, weapons, and a full game mode that would be added in to the competitive play cycle. The first half of this new content was added shortly after the announcement, and now...
Tuesday12th Dec 2017
News Plan The Ultimate Portable Heist As Payday 2 Steals A February Release Date
It's drill maintenance, on the go
If you're a Switch owner and you haven't had the pleasure of planning out your very own virtual heists in Payday 2 then you're in for a treat as Strarbreeze Studios unique shooter is set to arrive on Switch in 2018. In fact, you won't have to wait long - that vague 'winter release' window we were given earlier in...
Wednesday13th Dec 2017
Reminder Time is Running Out to Get the Pre-Purchase Discount on Mutant Mudds Collection
Three great games for $10
We've seen various developers and publishers make use of the option to pre-purchase eShop games on the Switch, and Atooi got creative in turning Mutant Mudds Collection pre-orders into 'early bird discounts'. In case you missed this little nugget of news last week, we thought a little reminder would be useful. If you...
Tuesday12th Dec 2017
DLC Review The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild - The Champions' Ballad + Expansion Pass
On the new story content and whether the expansion pass is worth your money
Last week Nintendo got into the Hollywood spirit at The Game Awards and dropped the second DLC pack (and final part of the Expansion Pass) for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. For many it's been the addition we've been waiting for, offering new story content and a...
Guide Super Mario Odyssey: Moon Kingdom Power Moon Locations
Every Power Moon location revealed and explained
Welcome to our ultimate guide for collecting every Power Moon from the Moon Kingdom in Super Mario Odyssey! Below, you'll find maps detailing the exact location for all 38 of the Power Moons located in this Kingdom, as well as descriptions on how to get each and every one of them. The numbers on the...
Review The End Is Nigh (Switch)
It's the end of the world as we know it
Balancing the difficulty in a platform game is a fine art. Even though the genre has pretty-much existed since the inception of modern video games, developers are still often guilty of not providing enough of a challenge or making levels almost impossible to complete. Even in recent times, only a select few...
Review 80's Overdrive (3DS eShop)
Hitting Top Gear to Out Run the competition
Franchises like Gran Turismo and Forza may rule the roost these day but whisper the name Out Run or Top Gear into the ear of a seasoned player and they'll gladly forget all of those hyper-real visuals and authentic physics engines and reminisce instead about the good old days when blue skies and...
News Nintendo Switch Reaches 10 Million Global Sales In Its First Nine Months
Nice going
We've all known the Switch is having a great launch year, simply due to the fact that demand has remained high and prompted Nintendo to significantly increase supply into the Holiday season. Now there's a nice round figure to show how quickly the system has caught on with the public. The company has confirmed that there have been around...
Review Phantom Breaker: Battle Grounds Overdrive (Switch eShop)
A modern brawler
As much of a blast as old school beat em’ up video games like Streets of Rage, Double Dragon and the River City Ransom series are to play, new titles under this same banner often fail to modernise the classic genre – instead choosing to rely purely on nostalgia to fuel the fun. Although this is very much a design choice, it...
Expanding the great adventure
Nintendo recently dropped the second DLC pack (and final part of the Expansion Pass) for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, one of the most beloved games. For many it's been the addition we've been waiting for, offering new story content and a fresh dungeon in addition to the now-standard add-ons in the forms of...
News SteamWorld Heist: Ultimate Edition Storms onto Nintendo Switch This Year
A late Christmas present
With SteamWorld Dig 2 being a tremendous success on the Nintendo Switch, we at Nintendo Life Towers thought it would be only a matter of time before more titles from the excellent Image & Form would make their way to the hybrid system. And now we're very happy to confirm that SteamWorld Heist: Ultimate Edition is...
Guide The Best Nintendo Christmas Gifts For 2017 - US Edition
'Tis the season to be jolly
It's that time of year when we look forward to the Holidays on the one hand, and suffer sweaty brows on the other as we fret over late gift purchases. What to get your Nintendo-obsessed loved one this festive season? What gift will be good enough? Well, don't fret, we've looked around the web to find a range of gifts...
Review Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney (3DS eShop)
Quality sustained!
It's not entirely fair to say that the 3DS is on its last legs, but with the success of Switch and Nintendo's recent mobile push, it's no secret that the dedicated handheld is entering its twilight years. Rather than ignoring the 3DS and slowly pushing it out of the public eye and relevancy, Nintendo instead seems to be...
Guide The Best Nintendo Christmas Gifts For 2017 - UK Edition
Tis the season to be generous
It's that time of year when we look forward to the Holidays on the one hand, and suffer sweaty brows on the other as we fret over late gift purchases. What to get your Nintendo-obsessed loved one this festive season? What gift will be good enough? Well, don't panic, we've looked around the web to find a range of gifts...
News Playing Super Mario 64 Could Help Fight Off Alzheimer’s Disease
Dr Mario will see you now
Somehow, deep down, we knew all those years of playing the greatest 3D platformer ever made (no, we don't mean Super Mario Odyssey, but that little beauty certainly came close) would pay off because a new report suggests playing Super Mario 64 could help keep your brain fit and healthy (especially in your later years). No,...
News The Detective Pikachu Movie Has Received a Release Date
Let’s see how this works out
Last week, we received the news that Ryan Reynolds would be voicing the starring role of Detective Pikachu in the upcoming movie. Following on from previous news, it seems that the film has more or less filled out its cast and is nearing the production phase of development. To back this up, word has recently broken...
Review ACORN Tactics (Switch eShop)
Not a tough nut to crack
Thanks to Fire Emblem, strategy role-playing games have found themselves in a position far-removed from the niches they once resided in. With consoles and handhelds in particular, there’s been an emphasis in keeping the complexity and deep thinking that’s involved intact, but introducing them to players in a way that...
News Switch Developers Will Soon Be Able To Use IKinema Animation Tools To Make Better Games
Mighty middleware
British game technology company IKinema announced today that it has signed a deal with Nintendo which will allow game studios to use its RunTime animation middleware in game development. RunTime is already commonplace in PC, PS4 and Xbox One development, so this is a welcome addition. By using this middleware developers...
Out Today Pinball Galore and Edmund McMillen's Latest Arrive on the Switch eShop
Some enticing new titles to choose from
As is now our routine we have a mini Nintendo Download Update on a Tuesday, due to the crowded Switch eShop line-up now typically bringing us some goodies a little earlier in the week. This time around it's no different, with some rather tempting and even high profile arrivals on the store. Without further...
News Mom Hid My Game! Gets a Festive Release on the Switch eShop
But has Mom hidden your eShop credit?
In Nintendo's late August 'Nindies Showcase' it demonstrated some fascinating and intriguing games; then it rather jokingly introduced Mom Hid My Game!, which is coming to the Switch and 3DS eShop. Previously released on mobile, it's a light-hearted title in which you work through various rooms and solve puzzles...
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Review Nine Parchments (Switch eShop)
Magic and monsters
Nine Parchments is the latest title from Frozenbyte, the developer of games such as the Trine series and, more recently on Switch, Has-Been Heroes. Just as the Trine series did before it, this game places a heavy focus on co-operative play with up to four players able to team up and enjoy the adventure together. You can play alone...
Debuts don’t come more botched than this
Disclaimer: At the time of writing, developer Blind Squirrel has yet to patch the significant performance problems hampering WWE 2K18 on Switch, so we've published our review - and a score that reflects its current state - in full below. However, we do know that a patch is being worked on, so in the...
Guide Super Mario Odyssey: Bowser's Kingdom Power Moon Locations
Every Power Moon location revealed and explained
Welcome to our ultimate guide for collecting every Power Moon from Bowser's Kingdom in Super Mario Odyssey! Below, you'll find maps detailing the exact location for all 62 of the Power Moons located in this Kingdom, as well as descriptions on how to get each and every one of them. The numbers on the...
News Final Fantasy And More Could One Day Arrive On Switch As Square Enix Considers Future Ports
Time to unlock the vault
We all know Switch is the hottest place to be right now, especially when it comes to giving classic titles a new lease of life - just look at the recently announced Street Fighter 30th Anniversary Collection - so you'll be pleased as punch to learn Japanese publishing giant Square Enix is keen to get some of its digital back...
News Street Fighter 30th Anniversary Collection Rumbles Onto Switch May 2018
Twelve games in the series anytime, anywhere.
Get your arcade sticks ready, because the Mega Man collections were just the beginning: Capcom will bring Street Fighter 30th Anniversary Collection onto the Nintendo Switch in May 2018! This compilation will contain no less that twelve arcade perfect ports of the series as follows: Street...
Review River City: Rival Showdown (3DS)
Come get some!
Following on from last year’s River City: Tokyo Rumble, Natsume is taking the rough ‘n’ tumble Kunio-Kun out for another spin in a follow up action game. River City: Rival Showdown largely follows the same beats as its predecessor, but refines many of its ideas down into a tighter and more enjoyable experience. Though it still...
News Capcom Could Be Bringing Even More Ports To Nintendo Switch
Ones that haven't already appeared on Nintendo consoles, that is
It was only a few hours ago we reported on Square Enix expressing renewed interest in opening up its digital back catalogue to Switch thanks to a very strong first nine months for the console, and now it looks like it's not the only Japanese publishing powerhouse potentially...
Review Mutant Mudds Collection (Switch eShop)
Muddy brilliant
The Mutant Mudds series has seen its fair share of love from critics and players alike over the last few years; the wonderful Mutant Mudds won us all over when it originally released on 3DS (and then again in a deluxe version for Wii U), and then Mutant Mudds Super Challenge came along, taking everything we already knew and loved and...
Review Kid Tripp (Switch eShop)
The Kid Is Alright
The 2D platformer has been a video game staple for decades, and remains popular to this very day. In fact it's been experiencing something of a renaissance lately, as mobile gaming boils the premise down to its most addictive, fast-paced essence for quickfire play sessions. Kid Tripp was one such hit that originally...
News Teaser For Next Year's Pokémon Movie Reveals New Art Style
Attack On Titan's Wit Studio helping out this time around
A teaser trailer for the next Pokémon movie has just gone live online, showing off a new art style and character design. Due for release on July 13th, 2018 in Japan, the movie will be overseen by animation firm OLM, as usual. However, this time around production will be handled...
Review Plantera Deluxe (Switch eShop)
Flex those green fingers
Gardening is said to be good for your health. It can relieve stress, help combat anxiety and depression, and improve your overall mental wellbeing. Studies conducted in the past have proven caring for a plant or garden is therapeutic and can better a person’s quality of life. So how does a video game about a virtual garden...
News Kirby And Friends Are Getting Some Super Cute Big Chinned-Gachapon Toys
Think Funko Pop Vinyls only with huge jawlines
Funko isn't the only company turning your most beloved characters into oversized caricatures. Over in Japan, gachapon maker Panda no Ana has been making a name for itself with Shakurel Planet - a range of toy-capsules that contain miniature animals with oversized jaws - and it's now turned its attention...
Gallery Checking Out 8Bitdo's New SNES Classic Edition Wireless Gamepad
New look, same quality
While the biggest news to come out of 8Bitdo recently is the launch of the excellent SN30 Pro controller, the company has also released another notable product: the SNES Classic Edition Wireless Gamepad. As the title suggests, this is a controller aimed at those who have purchased a SNES Classic Edition and are looking for a...
News Retro Alert! Mega Drive Is Getting A New Arcade-Style Shooter In 2018
No, we're serious - and you can fund it on Kickstarter now
A whole 30 years after its initial release, the humble Mega Drive/Sega Genesis is getting a new game. That's right, in 2018, British indie studio Bitmap Bureau will be bringing, Xeno Crisis, an arena-style shooter with procedural generated maps and rooms, to Sega's old school...
News Forthcoming Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp Update Brings Gardening And Crafting
Green fingers ahoy
Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp has been something of a pleasant surprise, offering plenty of charm, character and engaging gameplay for mobile players. OK, so it's not quite the full Animal Crossing sequel that fans of New Leaf are waiting for, but it's nice all the same. A new announcement has gone live in the game which details a...
News 3DS Title Detective Pikachu Gets A European Rating From PEGI
Coming in time for the movie hype?
3DS eShop title Detective Pikachu has been rated by the PEGI for a Europe release, it has been revealed. The Pokémon spin-off - which is getting a Hollywood movie with Ryan Reynolds in the lead role - launched in Japan way back in February 2016. It plays like a classic point-an
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