News Nintendo Switch Now Supports Digital Game Sharing, But There's A Catch
The future is kind of here?
Guide Pokémon GO Lucky Pokémon - How Lucky Pokémon Work & How To Catch Them
Catch 'em all over again
News - September, 2018
Sunday30th Sep 2018
News Top Pokémon GO Player Has Account Suspended For Violating Terms Of Service
Niantic takes action
A famous Pokémon GO player has recently had his account suspended by Niantic for breaking the rules of the popular mobile game. According to Nintendo Soup, Singapore-based player Brandon Tan has made a name for himself by becoming the best Pokémon GO trainer in the world. As committed to the cause as he is, it appears he's...
Soapbox Why Do We Want More Games When We've Already Got Too Many?
Bring back the glory days
Soapbox features enable our individual writers to voice their own opinions on hot topics, opinions that may not necessarily be the voice of the site. In this piece, Guides Editor Glen wonders why we're constantly asking for new games when the ones we already have offer so much... There are two opposing sentiments that...
News Kirby’s Extra Epic Yarn Is Actually Compatible With All 3DS Systems
Crisis averted
As brief as the 3DS showcase was in the latest Nintendo Direct broadcast, there were still a number of new announcements. Kirby’s Extra Epic Yarn – a remake of the charming Wii game from 2010 – was one of them. Due out in 2019 for 3DS, all was rosy until a listing on Nintendo’s official website suggested the game would only...
News Sega Is Listening To Fans, Would Love To See Shenmue And Sequel On Switch
Fingers crossed
Prior to the 2018 Tokyo Game Show, Sega ran a poll asking what games fans wanted to see adapted to the AGES line. In case you missed it, the Jet Set Radio series was at the top of the list. This covered the original game released on Dreamcast in 2000 and also Jet Set Radio Future launched on Microsoft’s Xbox in 2002. Right below...
Feature Nintendo Life eShop Selects - September 2018
September's best Switch eShop games!
Today marks the end of September and yet another month of amazing gaming options available from the Nintendo Switch eShop. Once again, team Nintendo Life has sat down for a good, meaty discussion about our favourite eShop games of the month, arguing and squabbling our way through the past week to bring you a...
News Minecon Earth 2018 Reveals Upcoming Content For Minecraft
Panda mobs included
Mojang has revealed its future plans for Minecraft. The new content was announced at this year's Minecon Earth - an annual event for all things related to the one and only crafting, building and survival game. Other than the announcement Panda mobs and more cats are on the way, the next update "Village and Pillage" - due out...
News Johnny Turbo's Team Battle Game Heavy Burger Comes To Switch On 4th October
Features iconic Data East games
Flying Tiger Entertainment is trying out something different next week with the Switch eShop release of Johnny Turbo's Arcade: Heavy Burger on 4th October. Instead of another port, this is apparently a new game making use of Data East IP. As described on the American Nintendo website, Heavy Burger is a team battle...
Saturday29th Sep 2018
It's kind of a thing
A few days ago, a Nintendo spokesperson said the company had nothing to say about drawings and “other things” uploaded to the internet. This was a response to a question about social media superstar, Bowsette. That wasn’t enough to stop one fan from starting a petition to make the fan-made character a legit
Review The Escapists: Complete Edition - A Likeable Prison Caper Rendered Irrelevant By Its Sequel
Old con
"I can't go back" is the common refrain of the ex-con in crime fiction. And while it remains a fine game in and of itself, Switch owners might find themselves expressing a similar sentiment about The Escapists. Team17 made the curious decision to launch The Escapists 2 prior to The Escapists on Nintendo's hybrid platform. It's a piece of...
News Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Has Exceeded Expectations Following Strong Sales Outside Of Japan
Future entries could take a different direction
Octopath Traveler might be the most popular JRPG released on the Nintendo Switch in recent times, but that doesn’t mean other games within the genre haven’t been performing. Monolith Soft Executive Director Tetsuya Takahashi has revealed Xenoblade Chronicles 2 and the game’s DLC,
Video Super Mario Run Makes A Big Cameo In Apple iPhone XS Commercial
Bigger and better
Prior to the release of Super Mario Run on mobile, it might have been a shock to see Mario in an iPhone commercial. Nowadays, it's not as surprising. To promote it's new iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max, Apple has released a commercial about upsizing - with Mario making an appearance in it just after the halfway mark. Titled "Growth...
News Bandai Namco And HTC Are Bringing Mario Kart VR To The United States
Racing in virtual reality
Following a successful launch in Japan and the UK, the Mario Kart Arcade GP VR experience is now on its way to the United States. Bandai Namco and HTC will bring the immersive Mario Kart game to the new "VR Zone Portal" in Washington, D.C. Mario Kart VR allows four players to hop into specially designed karts and race...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (September 29th)
Here are our picks, but what are yours?
As Saturday slowly but surely creeps into view, team Nintendo Life finds itself once again exploring the games that will be blazing out of our TV screens. We've got some co-op fun, RPG action, sports-based shenanigans, and much more this time around, so make sure to join in the fun by giving our entries a...
News Nintendo’s Reggie Fils-Aimé Inspires Students In New York
Words of wisdom
Earlier this week, Nintendo of America President Reggie Fils-Aime visited the DreamYard Preparatory school located in the Bronx, New York. As explained by the New York Videogame Critics Circle founder, the students in this location are part of an “underserved community in the poorest Congressional district” in the US. The...
Friday28th Sep 2018
Review FIFA 19 - The Best Soccer Game On Switch, But It's Hard Not To Feel Short-Changed
Here we go Higuain
Last year, EA Sports reignited its relationship with Nintendo by bringing a FIFA game to one of its home consoles for the first time in half a decade. FIFA 18 delivered a solid football experience on Switch, causing us to confidently declare it “the best Nintendo FIFA ever”. This wasn’t exactly difficult to achieve, though...
Review South Park: The Stick of Truth - Blame Canada For This Excellent Switch RPG
Super cereal
With South Park: The Fractured But Whole proving that turn-based RPGs set in Colorado’s most famous made-up town really can work - and work really well, at that - it was only a matter of time before the original made its way onto Nintendo Switch. Originally developed by Obsidian - of Fallout: New Vegas and Pillars of Eternity fame -...
News Smash Bros. Ultimate Switch Bundle Pre-Orders Now Live With Mario And Link GameCube Controllers
From the Nintendo Official UK Store
If you're feeling ready for the ultimate selection of Switch hardware bundles, you're definitely in luck today. Nintendo has now listed three awesome Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Switch bundles on the Nintendo Official UK Store. The new bundles are available to pre-order right now, ready to be shipped to you for...
News Epic Says Jiggle Physics Included In Latest Fortnite Update Were "Unintended"
"We are working now to fix this as soon as possible"
If you missed it, earlier this week the season six update arrived in Fortnite, adding new items and pets to the game. That's apparently not all, though. Kotaku reports how players have noticed the new Calamity skin in the game has an "undeniable jiggle" when the character performs the jubilation...
Review Banner Saga Trilogy (Switch)
A banner day
As hinted by the title, Banner Saga Trilogy is an epic Viking story where every choice you make directly impacts how your journey unfolds. It combines strategic turn-based combat with gripping text-based decision-making to draw you into a fictional world inspired by Norse mythology and filled with rich lore, as well as plenty of...
Reminder Nintendo's Mobile RPG Dragalia Lost Is Now Available, In Some Countries At Least
A free RPG on the go
Nintendo's latest offering in the world of mobile gaming, Dragalia Lost, is now available to download for free on Android and iOS. Strangely, since its initial reveal back in May this year, we haven't really seen a great deal of hype surrounding this new dragon-based adventure. Nintendo actually aired
News Golf Story Devs Celebrate One Year Switch Anniversary With Exclusive My Nintendo Gift
Hole in one (year)
Sidebar Games, the developer and publisher behind the sports-based RPG Golf Story, is celebrating the game's one year anniversary on Switch by offering an exclusive prize through My Nintendo. Yes, having a quick break from the usual trend of sharing Wii U and 3DS games at discounted prices, the European My Nintendo store has...
Random Switch Hack-And-Slash Game Warriors Orochi 4 Just Won A Guinness World Record
Which is one more than we've won
We often see big first-party games like Super Mario Odyssey and The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild take home various awards for their design, such as 'Game of the Year' or 'Award for Innovation', but we don't often see a video game walk away with a Guinness World Record. Breaking that trend in style is Warriors...
News Junichi Masuda Remembers How A Computer Crash Nearly Wiped Out Original Pokémon Games
The struggles of development
In celebration of the November release of Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!, Game Freak's director Junichi Masuda recently reflected on the earlier years of the series during an interview with Polygon. He explained how the team had to work on multiple projects from other companies to make ends meet, while...
News There Will Be No More Drifting Around Tokyo In Unlicensed Mario Karts, As Nintendo Wins Lawsuit
Game over
Japan can be both a weird and wonderful country at times with robot restaurants and cat cafes. You might have also heard about an unlicensed Mario Kart ride company located in Tokyo. Even the Australian actor Hugh Jackman, best known for playing Wolverine in the X-Men movies, has spotted these karts in action. Being a completely...
Gallery Now There's An 8BitDo Controller To Suit Every Mood
All the colours of the rainbow (almost)
Accessory maker 8BitDo has pretty much cornered the market when it comes to wireless controllers which ape the form and function of classic Nintendo pads, and this year it's refreshing its popular SN30 and SN30 Pro line to give it a spot of colour. The arrival of Yellow, red, blue and green SN30 pads - based...
News Vivendi Set To Sell All Shares In Ubisoft By March 2019
Safe for another day
Vivendi has revealed that it will sell all of its shares in Ubisoft by 5th March 2019, finally putting an end to the power struggle that has been taking place between the two firms over recent years. Ubisoft has been fending off an "unsolicited and unwelcome" takeover bid from Vivendi for some time now; back in 2015, the mass...
News Pokémon Let's Go Switch Bundle With Extra Goodies Available Now From Nintendo UK Store
Pre-orders are live
Following the extremely recent news that a new range of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Switch hardware bundles have just arrived at the Nintendo Official UK Store, we now have a new set of Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee! bundles with additional goodies, too. Available in Pi
News Splatoon 2 Version 4.1.0 Lands Next Week, Includes The Final New Stage
New "Booyah!" weapon announced, too!
Earlier this week, we shared the news that Nintendo had revealed "the last new stage" being added to Splatoon 2. It turns out that this new stage will be with us very soon indeed as part of a new, incoming update. On 2nd October in North America, and 3rd October in Europe and Japan, Version 4.1.0 will introduce...
News Oculus VR Chief Technology Officer Identifies Nintendo Switch As Market Competitor
VR wants to be the best
Although VR has been around for quite some time now, it's still in the early stages of development. It also continues the search for its own space within the technology market. During his keynote speech at the Oculus Connect 5 event, chief technology officer John Carmack said the company's new VR device would have to compete...
News Skullo Mania Joins The Cast Of SNK Heroines: Tag Team Frenzy
"Enter the Skullolady"
The roster in SNK Heroines: Tag Team Frenzy continues to expand. Leading up to the game's release earlier this month, SNK unveiled Square Enix's Thief Arthur would be added as a DLC fighter. In the latest trailer announcement, "Skullo Mania" - crossing over from Arika's Fighting EX Layer - has now be
News Pokémon GO's Next Community Day Takes Place In October With Beldum As The Star
Grab yourself a shiny
Details for Pokémon GO's next Community Day have been revealed, with the Generation 3 Pokémon Beldum being the centre of attention this time around. As is always the case for Pokemon GO Community Days, this special Beldum event will give players a great chance to catch the steel and psychic type monster on display - and...
News Fast-Paced Fantasy Action Platformer JackQuest: Tale Of The Sword Hits Switch In Late 2018
Puzzles, power-ups and massive bosses
JackQuest: Tale of the Sword, a fast-paced fantasy action platformer from Blowfish Studios and developer NX Games, is making its way to Switch in "late 2018". In this game, players must explore the cavernous depths of Korg’s slime-ridden, labyrinthine lair. Inside, you'll be solving environmental puzzles,...
News Bonkers-Looking Co-Op Platformer Tied Together Ties Down An October Release Date On Switch
You'll need some friends for this one
Headup Games has announced a release date for its upcoming co-op platformer Tied Together - you'll be able to buddy up with your closest friends on 19th October. We first reported on this one at the start of August, although we were still waiting on a confirmed release date at the time. Thankfully, we now know...
News Rowdy Roguelite Platformer Vertical Drop Heroes HD Is Landing On Switch Next Week
Battle to the bottom
Indie publisher Digerati has confirmed that Vertical Drop Heroes HD, a rogue-lite platformer, will be launching on Nintendo Switch next week. Created by Nerdook (the developer behind games such as Monster Slayers and Reverse Crawl), Vertical Drop Heroes was originally a web-based game which received over two million plays...
Thursday27th Sep 2018
News It Sucks To Say It, But Castlevania Requiem Isn't Coming To Switch
What a horrible night to beg for ports
The recent news that Konami was remastering two of the best entries in the Castlevania series - Symphony of the Night and Rondo of Blood - for PS4 got a lot of people quite excited in the world of Nintendo. The initial
News Nintendo Has Nothing To Say About Internet Superstar Bowsette, So Stop Begging For Her
When fandom goes too far
If you haven't heard about Bowsette by now, where have you been? The character has become a superstar on the internet over the past week when an illustrator located in Malaysia tweeted a comic featuring the Peach and Bowser mashup inspired by an item set to appear in New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe. Since then,
Random Reggie Sparks Metroid Game Awards Reveal Rumours With Tasteful Choice Of Shirt
And no, that's not Yves
If there's one game that we really can't wait to see more of, it's Metroid Prime 4. Despite only being treated to a glimpse at the game's logo so far, we, and countless others, have been desperately waiting for more news for a while now. The game wasn't present at E3, but fans are beginning to gain hope that a new reveal is...
Review TowerFall - This Couch Co-Op Classic Is Perfectly Suited To Nintendo Switch
Towering over the competition
Back in 2012, the gaming world was taken by storm by the announcement of the OUYA, a crowdfunded attempt at creating a major console platform geared specifically towards indies. Though we could easily write a thesis on all the reasons why the OUYA ended up being an enormous failure, the hardware did have some saving...
News Bowsette Now Has Her Own Online Petition And A Fan Gathering Taking Place In Japan
There's no end in sight
Yes, we know, we're talking about Bowsette again. Whether you love or hate the new craze, Bowsette has recently become a large part of the Nintendo fan community, and there doesn't seem to be any end in sight. The fan-made character, made as a mashup between Bowser and Peach, has been going from social media strength to...
Review Alwa's Awakening - An Authentic Throwback To Gaming's 8-Bit Past In More Ways Than One
Short, but sweet
There’s a fine line being walked nowadays with the proliferation of indie games modeled after the 8 or 16-bit releases of the good ol’ days. On one hand, it allows for retro games to rise above the limits of their time so that their full potential can be realized through weaving in modern game design where needed, such as in...
Review Arena of Valor - China's Megahit MOBA Shines On Nintendo Switch
A valiant effort
Mobile game ports are no stranger to Nintendo Switch. The hybrid console is practically swimming in titles that first drew breath on smartphones, but few of these touchscreen-focused pieces of software can hold a torch to the sheer significance of MOBA superhit, Arena of Valor. It is, arguably, one of - if not the - biggest game in...
News Yo-Kai Watch 3 Is Finally Headed To Europe And North America This Winter
The next mainline entry
Nintendo has revealed that Yo-kai Watch 3 is headed to both Europe and North America on Nintendo 3DS; Europeans will get their hands on the game "this winter", while a North American release date of 8th February has been confirmed. Yo-kai Watch 3 was originally released in Japan back in 2016 with two separate versions, Sushi...
Nintendo Download 27th September (North America)
FIFA 19, Mega Man 11, Arena of Valor!
The latest Nintendo Download update for North America has arrived, and it's bringing new games galore to the eShop in your region. As always, be sure to drop a vote in our poll and a comment down below with your potential picks for the week. Enjoy! Nintendo Switch retail: FIFA 19 (Electronic Arts, Fri 28th...
Nintendo Download 27th September (Europe)
FIFA 19! Dragon Ball FighterZ! Valkyria Chronicles 4!
The latest Nintendo Download update for Europe has arrived, and it's bringing new games galore to the eShop in your region. As always, be sure to drop a vote in our poll and a comment down below with your potential picks for the week. Enjoy! Switch Retail - New Releases: FIFA 19 (Electronic...
Video First Trailer Arrives For PAW Patrol: On A Roll, The TV Series Switch Adaptation
"No job is too big, no pup is too small!"
Bandai Namco and Outright Games have shared the very first trailer for PAW Patrol: On A Roll, the game based on the popular pre-school TV series headed to Switch later this year. We first heard about this one back in July, but with only a piece of accompanying art to really go on, we weren't sure exactly...
News Shovel Knight Digs A Fight In Ubisoft's Free-To-Play Platform Fighter Brawlhalla
Will be joined by all the other knights
As you might have heard, Yacht Club Games' Shovel Knight has recently been doing the rounds in just about every fighting game under the sun. He's made cameos in Indie Pogo and Blade Strangers, got added to the Rivals of Aether roster and has even been included as an ass
Video Dragon Ball FighterZ Is Out Tomorrow On Switch, Here's A Live-Action Trailer To Celebrate
Plot twist!
In case you'd somehow forgotten, Dragon Ball FighterZ is kicking and screaming its way to Nintendo Switch tomorrow. To celebrate, Bandai Namco has shared a brand new live-action trailer. As you might expect, much of the trailer is dedicated to the way in which the Switch console can be played "anytime, anywhere, with anyone" and all...
Random Introducing The Nintendo Labo Toad Kit Of Your Dreams (Or Nightmares)
Complete with sound effects
Just in case you didn't find your Nintendo Labo set to be cute and colourful enough straight out of the box, this new Toad-based design could just be the great source of inspiration you need for a new build. Shared online by @NintenDaan and @japanese3ds, this video below shows off a Kinopio-kun version of the Nintendo...
News Super Mario Odyssey Adds Conductor Wig And Outfit
Spend those coins
Nintendo's costume releases in Super Mario Odyssey continue. A Conductor Wig and Conductor Outfit can now be purchased from any shop in the game once you've completed the main story. The Conductor Wig will set you back 500 coins, while the Conductor Outfit will cost 1,000 coins. Here's the official reveal from Nintendo below:...
News Europe Nintendo Labo Contest Winners Include Glow In The Dark Luigi's Mansion And Alien Game
Amazing creations
We've already seen the winners of the Japanese and North American Nintendo Labo contests, all of which blew us away with their incredible levels of skill and creativity and - unsurprisingly - it turns out that the European bunch of champions are just as wildly talented.
News Shin'en's Mystery Switch Game Is Physics Puzzler Art Of Balance
The WiiWare classic gets a revival
We recently reported on the fact that German developer Shin'en was teasing a new game for the Nintendo Switch. We can now reveal that the game in question is an update of Art of Balance, the physics puzzler which started life on WiiWare before being ported to Wii U and
News Psyonix Pleased About Sony's Cross-Platform Decision But Has No Update On Rocket League
"We recommend reaching out to PlayStation directly"
In case you missed it, Sony has now updated its cross-platform support on the PlayStation 4. Fortnite is the first game to utilise the feature - allowing PlayStation owners to play against those on certain other platforms (including the Switch) for the first time. Prior to this, Sony had come under...
News Nintendo Switch Online Companion App Reaches Five Million Downloads
25 percent of Switch install base
As it's now been a week since the launch of Nintendo Switch Online, Sensor Tower has taken a look at the figures for the service's smartphone companion app. Since the arrival of paid subscriptions, Nintendo's app has been installed by more than five million iOS and Android users around the globe. This roughly...
News Spintires: MudRunner - American Wilds Hits Switch 27th November With All DLC Included
The definitive edition
Spintires: MudRunner – American Wilds Edition, the definitive version of indie title Spintires: MudRunner, has now received a Nintendo Switch release date. You'll be able to grab yourself a copy on 27th November. The American Wilds Edition is actually an expansion set to be offered in versions of the game on other...
News Visual Novel Steins;Gate Elite Is Heading To The West On Switch In February 2019
With a bonus 8-bit adventure
Spike Chunsoft has revealed that its visual novel adventure Steins;Gate Elite will be making its way to the west on Nintendo Switch on 19th February 2019. A remastered version of 2009's Steins;Gate, which sadly never saw a release on a Nintendo platform, Steins;Gate Elite is set to feature animated scenes from the anime...
Feature Five Lessons From The Tokyo Game Show 2018
Take note
2018’s Tokyo Game Show wrapped up last weekend, and we were lucky enough to be in attendance. While PAX, E3, Gamescom and EGX have their own flavour, none of them quite match TGS for sheer uniqueness; perhaps that's a cultural thing - the Japanese do things very differently to the west - or maybe it's because the TGS lacks any kind of...
News Souls-Like Sinner: Sacrifice for Redemption Battles Its Way To Switch Next Month
Release date and trailer revealed
Sinner: Sacrifice for Redemption, the "boss battler" from Another Indie and developer Dark Star Game Studios, will arrive on Nintendo Switch on 18th October, it has been confirmed. We first heard about this one back in April, with the fact that the game is being created by a team including a former Ubisoft art...
News David Wise And More Set To Appear On Video Game Soundtrack Radio Series Diggin' In The Carts
A special eight-part series
Red Bull Radio has today announced the return of Diggin' in the Carts - a show which examines the music, creators, legacy and global impact of video game music. Several well-established guests are set to make an appearance, including none other than Donkey Kong Country composer, David Wise. Hosted by Nick Dwyer, this...
News Xenoblade Chronicles 2: Torna DLC Grabs A Spot In The Physical Release Japanese Charts
Switch still leads the console charge
Japanese sales figures are now in for the week of 17th - 23rd September, revealing that the physical version of Xenoblade Chronicles 2: Torna - The Golden Country - the DLC expansion to Xenoblade Chronicles 2 - has narrowly missed out on a place in the top ten chart positions. Of course, seeing a piece of DLC...
News Fortnite Season Six Arrives Today With Updated Map, New Items And Pets
Darkness Rises
Fortnite Season Six has finally arrived on Nintendo Switch (and other platforms too, of course) and it's bringing a whole wave of new ways to play along for the ride. First up, as seen in the trailer above, the map has seen some pretty big changes. We now have the addition of a 'Floating Island', along with 'Corrupted Areas', 'Corn...
News Ghost Town Games Teases A Day At The Beach In Overcooked 2
Is DLC on the way?
The 'New Game+' mode won't be the only content added to Overcooked 2 in the month of October. Ghost Town Games has released a tweet teasing what appears to be brand new content, scheduled to be revealed on 3rd October. If you take a look at the brief clip below, you'll see a chef shooting a water pistol and knocking around a...
News A New Superhero Is Headed To Switch In 2D Platformer Leopoldo Manquiseil
Arrives this November
Badlad Games has released a new teaser trailer for Leopoldo Manquiseil, a 2D platformer headed to Switch this November. A curious one to say the least, this game sees the titular Leopoldo suffering from a strange accident after returning home from work. When he wakes up he feels a little different, suddenly feeling an awful...
Wednesday26th Sep 2018
News Sakurai Warns Smash Bros. Fans That New Character Reveals Will Slow Down From Now On
So chill your beans
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is still months away from release, but we've been shown an incredible amount of content in the form of information, gameplay footage, and those juicy character reveals. The game's creator and living legend Masahiro Sakurai has issued a word of warning, however, telling fans that new character reveals...
News Switch Is Getting A Nintendogs-Style Game Called Little Friends: Dogs & Cats
Virtual pets on the go
One of the most popular and best-selling games on the Nintendo DS was Nintendogs - a pet simulation title where players can train, pet, brush, walk, and do pretty much everything else with a virtual dog. It feels like eons have gone by since those little puppy faces were smushed onto our Nintendo console screens, but this...
Review Armello - Anthropomorphic Antics In A Lush Board Game World
Crowning glory
Board games have long remained a physical alternative to the digital delights of video games, with their multi-coloured dice, cardboard pieces and overly-complicated rules, but the news that much-loved classics such as Carcassonne and Pandemic are Switch-bound means we're finally seeing the mediums united once and for all. However,...
News Switch Pro Controller Has Just Under 500,000 Registrations On Steam
"Pretty popular" for a new device
The traditional design of the Pro Controller makes it a favourable choice for classic video game experiences on the Switch. Nintendo did such a fine job, Valve added an option to pair the controller with its digital game service, Steam. Valve has now compiled all of its data about controller gaming on Steam...
Video Make Your Own Custom Bowsette amiibo With The Help Of This Quick Clip
Become a true fan
Whether you love or hate her, Bowsette is now a popular thing on the internet. Over the past week, the Nintendo community has been sharing drawings of the fan-made character via social media. In case you somehow missed this trend when it originally took off, she is a mashup of Peach and Bowser. As we previously noted, the creation...
Deals Get Crazy Savings On 400GB, 256GB And 200GB MicroSD Cards For Your Switch
400GB for just $99.99 for a limited time
As more and more games arrive for the Nintendo Switch, we find ourselves needing more and more space to store them. Luckily, some amazing deals have appeared in the US that could help you with this problem, with great savings now live across a selection of large capacity MicroSD cards. Available from...
Hands On Starlink: Battle for Atlas Feels More Like A Star Fox Game Every Time We Play It
Foxy stuff indeed
Ubisoft's upcoming Starlink: Battle for Atlas is so much more than the latest attempt at a toys-to-life game. Starlink is, if our recent hands-on preview is anything to go by, a family-friendly space opera with compelling characters, interesting worlds to explore and - for Nintendo Switch users - the best Star Fox game since Star...
News Sony Finally Gives In And Allows Fortnite Cross-Play Between PS4, Switch And Everything Else
Please make a U turn
In an interesting turn of events, Sony has announced that the PS4 version of Fortnite will receive cross-platform play starting from today, allowing players to play against those on other platforms for the first time. When Fortnite first launched on Switch, Sony came under fire from fans, press, and even Nintendo for refusing...
News Nintendo Reveals The Last New Stage Set To Appear In Splatoon 2
Say it ain't so
Splatoon 2 has been providing players with constant, fresh updates ever since its release back in July 2017, easily becoming one of the best-supported games on the platform. It appears that this process is about to start slowing down, however, as Nintendo has now shared what will be "the last new stage" added to the game. As you can...
News Fast RMX Dev Shin'en Multimedia Teases Switch Announcement To Be Shared Tomorrow
A new F-Zero?
Shin'en Multimedia, the developer behind Nintendo Switch launch title Fast RMX, has teased an upcoming announcement for the console. As the studio mentions in the tweet below, we haven't really heard much from Shin'en since Fast RMX zoomed onto our portable screens early last year. It would appear that the team has been just as busy...
Rumour Switch Firmware Update 6.0.0 Seems To Limit User Upload Speeds
According to Japanese players
Around a week ago the Switch received a firmware update, bringing the system to version 6.0.0 and kickstarting the new era of Nintendo Switch Online. Although Nintendo hasn't mentioned anything on the subject, some users have been reporting that the update has imposed a limit on available upload speeds, restricting the...
News Nintendo Keeps Switch Online Cloud Saves For 180 Days After Membership Expiry
Good news, everyone
If you've been concerned about what would happen to your Nintendo Switch cloud saves when your subscription to the online service expired - worry no more. Nintendo has provided a statement to IGN explaining what exactly happens in this scenario. It turns out you'll have plenty of time to recover your cloud saves. Provided you...
News Experience PlayStation One Era Graphics On Switch With Survival Horror Back In 1995
It really is back in 1995
Ratalaika Games has released a teaser trailer for Back in 1995 - a survival horror set to arrive on Switch which serves as a throwback to the PlayStation era. Originally released on Steam and Nintendo 3DS, the game aims to act as a throwback not only to the graphical style of that bygone era, but also to the survival...
News The Man Behind SNES Star Fox Talks About The Nintendo VR Console That Never Was
"VR gaming could have happened 20 years ago"
No images of the Super Visor exist online, but we'd like to imagine it would have looked like this Argonaut Software founder Jez San has been speaking about a hardware project he worked on with Nintendo that could have given the games industry affordable and effective home VR decades before the Oculus...
News Fake Nintendo Labo Kits Are Now Appearing With No Game Inside The Box
Don't be fooled
Nintendo Labo is, undeniably, an incredibly creative concept. Getting hold of all this creativity, though - along with the software and bundles of cardboard included - naturally isn't cheap, and some people are now falling victim to numerous fake products being sold by seemingly reputable companies. A number of fake boxes have been...
News The Walking Dead: The Final Season Pulled From Some Stores But Still Available On Switch
Following mass layoffs at Telltale
If you've been keeping up with your gaming news over the last few days, you'll likely be aware of Telltale Games' closure and the mass layoffs which followed. It appears that the studio's current project - The Walking Dead: The Final Season - has now been pulled from some digital stores but, curiously, you can...
News Former Telltale Employee Takes Legal Action Following Mass Layoffs
No surprises here
Telltale Games has now been hit with a class-action lawsuit. A disgruntled former employee is suing the San Francisco-based company on behalf of himself and his fellow laid-off workers. In the filed complaint, Vernie Roberts said Telltale let go of the employees without cause and without providing them advanced notice in writing...
News Speedrunner Beats Super Mario Bros. In 4 Minutes 55 Seconds To Claim World Record
A near-perfect run
Chances are you've probably played Super Mario Bros. - the classic NES title that helped catapult the little platforming plumber into stardom has been available to play on so many different consoles at this point that we've actually lost count. It's even available on the Switch thanks to the recent addition of NES games in the...
News Pokémon GO Players Have Apparently Spent $2 Billion To Catch 'Em All
That's a lot of in-app transactions
The mobile video game market is absolutely massive. If you're still not convinced, the latest Pokémon GO data might make you realise just how big smartphone gaming has become. According to an estimate by Apptopia, GO players have now spent a whopping $2 billion dollars on the game (via in-app purchases) since it...
News The Jackbox Party Pack 5 Launches 17th October On Switch, Official Trailer Has Landed
Eight player madness
Jackbox Games has revealed that The Jackbox Party Pack 5 will be arriving on Nintendo Switch on 17th October. A new trailer has been released to give us a quick look at the game, too. The Jackbox Party Pack 5 is, perhaps unsurprisingly, the fifth entry into The Jackbox Party series. Each title in the series contains a small...
News Auto-Runner Party Game Joggernauts Will Jump Onto Switch On 11th October
"Jog! Jump! Switch!"
Space Mace and Graffiti Games have revealed that Joggernauts will be switching things up on Nintendo's newest platform next month, releasing on Switch on 11th October. Joggernauts has players switching to the head of a jogging team of alien athletes as they navigate through deceptively difficult colour-coded platforming levels,...
Tuesday25th Sep 2018
Guide Pokémon GO Tier List: Best Attackers And Best Defenders
Gym'll fix it
Play Pokémon GO for long enough, and sooner or later you'll want to get involved in gym battles. This is where you get to put your Pokémon's fighting prowess to the test, battling other players and Pokémon to take over gyms and then defending them. Raids provide a similar kind of challenge, often pitting you against the most...
News Hold Me, Virtual Console Data Has Been Discovered In The Nintendo Switch eShop
SNES! Game Boy! Game Boy Color! N64! GBA!
Remember when Reggie said that Nintendo Switch Online was the Virtual Console's replacement? Turns out he might have been economical with the truth in that regard, as one clever devil has discovered that the Switch eShop JSON (JavaScript Object Notation, in case you were wondering) contains references to...
News Chris Taylor, The Super Smash Bros. Fan Battling Cancer, Has Sadly Passed Away
Days after his wish came true
We're deeply saddened to report that Chris Taylor, the 21-year-old Super Smash Bros. fan who has been battling cancer, has passed away. Aside from being a popular and well-loved member of the Nintendo community, Taylor hit the news recently after friends, strangers, and people around the globe joined forces to attract...
Video A Look At The Aliens, Dinosaurs And More That Were Cut From Zelda: Breath Of The Wild
Things could have been very different
One of the Switch's most popular titles - and one of the most popular entries in Nintendo's 32-year-old series - is The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. The game is particularly noteworthy thanks to the way in which it breaks away from the norm of the series, ditching features that have been present from the...
News Sony Will Step Away From The Handheld Games Business In 2019, Leaving It All To Nintendo
2004-2019
Sony has now been in the handheld video game business for 15 years. It first began with the release of the PlayStation Portable in 2004 - a device created to tap the Nintendo dominated market and appeal to older audiences with additional features such as the ability to play music and movies. This eventually followed with a revised and...
Random Fans Ask For A Philips CD-i Classic, Philips Says "We Will Try Our Best"
Is this actually happening?
Philips, the electronics company behind the ill-fated Philips CD-i, has responded to fan requests for a classic, miniature version of the console. Amazingly, it looks like it could actually happen. A system easily forgotten about by fans, and possibly even more so by Nintendo, the Philips CD-i was initially released as a...
Random Someone Just Sold An Early Copy Of Super Mario Party On eBay For $7,100
Even though it's out in 10 days
It would appear that someone recently managed to get their hands on an early copy of Super Mario Party for Nintendo Switch, immediately jumping onto eBay and selling it for $7,100. Where to begin? Yes, despite the game not being out until 5th October, one lucky person claimed to have found a working cartridge for the...
News This Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Guidebook Will Teach You Everything You Need To Know
And look great on your shelf, too
Video game strategy guide publisher Prima Games is releasing a guidebook for the upcoming Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, set to release on the same day as the game itself - 7th December. If you're wanting to master everything the game has to offer and crucially defeat any opponents that stand in your way, this guide...
Talking Point What We Love And Hate About The Nintendo Switch Online Smartphone App
Appy or not?
Having banged the world to rights on thorny issues of uninspiring NES games and botched cloud save implementation, our thoughts now turn to the Nintendo Switch Online smartphone app, which has proven to be quite divisive with Switch owners since its launch last year. With the paid Nintendo Switch Online service, many assumed the app...
News Telltale Games Offered Lifeline, Might Allow The Walking Dead To Be Completed
A new hope
Telltale Games hasn't entirely closed up. Although it dismissed hundreds of staff last week, there are still 25 people who have stayed on to fulfill contractual obligations linked to a Minecraft: Story Mode project for Netflix. Other series like
A mythical Pokémon
After days of uncertainty and speculation, The Pokémon Company has now officially revealed the mystery behind the 'nut Pokémon' that has been appearing in Pokémon GO. Meet Meltan, the mythical Pokémon. As you can see in the video above, this new Pokémon has finally been officially acknowledged and confirmed to be a...
Video How Do NES Games On Switch Compare To The NES Mini, Virtual Console And More?
A detailed analysis
If you've jumped headfirst into Nintendo's new online subscription service, you've probably found yourself re-exploring the 20 NES games now available to play on Switch. Including classics like Super Mario Bros. 3, The Legend of Zelda, and Donkey Kong to name a few, this service has finally given us a way to play NES games on...
Soapbox Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is Worthy of its Name
'Ultimate' indeed
Like a lot of series, Super Smash Bros. is one of those that builds upon itself every time a new entry comes out, rather than radically changing the formula a la The Legend of Zelda, but Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is taking this idea to its zenith. By including just about everything that made Smash Smash over the series and...
News Ubisoft Launches Hasbro Game Night On The Nintendo Switch On 30th October
Three games in one
Ubisoft's official website has revealed it is bringing digitalised versions of the popular board games Risk and Trivial Pursuit to the Switch eShop on 30th October. Trivial Pursuit Live! will let players take each other on in versus mode and with up to three friends in the local multiplayer mode. It's got 1,800 up-to-date...
News Mark Of The Ninja: Remastered Will Creep Onto Switch On 9th October
With a new level, character, items and more
Nintendo has revealed that Mark of the Ninja: Remastered will be sliding out of the shadows and onto the Switch on 9th October. Despite that release date coming up very soon indeed, it's been quite a while since we've seen any new announcements regarding the title. We first heard about Klei...
News Starlink: Battle For Atlas And Additional Packs Available To Pre-Order From Nintendo UK Store
With a gorgeous A2 poster included
The release date for Starlink: Battle for Atlas is coming up fast, with only a handful of weeks remaining until the big day. If you want to get ready for action, you might want to check out the pre-order options available from the Nintendo Official UK store. The star player of the bunch is the Starlink: Battle for...
News SNK's Yasuyuki Oda Unsure About One-Hit Mechanic In A Metal Slug Reboot
Could modern audiences handle it?
The first Metal Slug game was released by SNK way back in 1996. Back then, games were considered to be a lot more relentless. Commonly, a single hit would result in a character's immediate death. The Metal Slug series was not much different in this respect, but also upped the stakes with multiple enemies trying to...
News More Details And Screenshots Emerge For Nickelodeon Kart Racers On Switch
Introducing the Nickelodeon slime
July saw the surprise announcement of upcoming Switch title Nickelodeon Kart Racers - a multiplayer racing game starring characters from 12 Nickelodeon series. Now, publisher GameMill Entertainment has shared some fresh details on some of the features that will be present in the game. As it turns out, Nickelodeon's...
News Psikyo's Strikers 1999 Bringing More Shmup Action To The Switch
Finally confirmed
The Switch eShop already has a healthy selection of shoot 'em up games and soon there will be another one added to the digital library. Psikyo's arcade title Strikers 1999 (also known as Strikers 1945 III) appears to be on the way. The news was teased a while ago, and following this year's Tokyo Game Show has now been confirmed by...
News Netflix Still Considering Stranger Things Game Project, Possibly Without Telltale
Business as usual
When Telltale Games released the original Walking Dead series in 2012, it was a breakout success. The company went on to acquire the rights to franchises such as Batman, Minecraft and even Game of Thrones. Taking on so many big-name p
Monday24th Sep 2018
Gallery Bowsette Is Now A Thing Thanks To A Near-Endless Supply Of Nintendo Fan Art
A new social media sensation
Social media can be an incredibly powerful tool, bringing distant people together, giving users access to worldwide news as it happens, and providing a platform for an entire legion of Nintendo fans to descend upon the world with endless drawings of Bowsette - a new, Bowser-Peach mashup created by Super Mario fans. If...
Guide Pokémon GO Shiny Pokémon And How To Catch Them
Rise and Shiny
Shiny Pokémon are as elusive and mysterious in Pokémon GO as you'd expect. They started rolling out in March, 2017 with Shiny Magikarp and Red Gyaradaos, but now number at over 650. They're so rare though, that it might well be a long while before you encounter one – if you encounter one at all. In this guide, we're going to list...
Random Katamari Director Wasn't Impressed With Mario Or Zelda On Switch
No fun
As fun and colourful as Katamari Damacy is, that didn't stop the game's director, Keita Takahashi, from temporarily walking away from the video game industry to pursue a career in playground building. Having now returned to game design, the artist recently opened up to US Gamer about his current frame of mind. Sharing his thoughts about the...
News These Officially Licensed Switch Controllers Come With Gyro Support And Mappable Buttons
Cheaper than the pro controller
Accessory maker PowerA has unveiled another line of controllers for the Nintendo Switch, this time adding more features to get even closer to Nintendo's very own Pro Controller. These 'Enhanced Wireless Controllers' use Bluetooth 4.1 tech to provide a "virtually lag-free experience" when playing wirelessly, include...
Video Nintendo Shows The Harsh Reality Of Playing Dark Souls: Remastered In New Trailer
You did the opposite of 'lived'
Nintendo has shared a brand new trailer for the upcoming Dark Souls: Remastered, perfectly capturing the feelings of almost everyone who has ever played the game. Yes, that famous "You Died" screen is about to burn itself into the retinas of a whole new wave of fans, as Dark Souls arrives on a Nintendo platform for...
News Bandai Namco Localising Two Sword Art Online Games For Switch
Enter virtual reality
The popular Sword Art Online series is heading to the Nintendo Switch. During a stage event at the 2018 Tokyo Game Show, Bandai Namco announced Sword Art Online: Hollow Realization and Sword Art Online: Fatal Bullet would both be arriving on the Switch at some point in the future. According to Gematsu, the first is a Deluxe...
News Telltale Games Voice Actor Posts Message About Incomplete Projects
"You, the fans, will not get to see Clem's journey through to the end"
A few days ago, Telltale Games revealed it had laid off hundreds of employees, with only 25 staff members remaining. The skeleton crew was reportedly staying on to fulfill contractual obligations, which allegedly includes work on a Minecraft: Story Mode project for Netflix. With...
Review Hover - The Closest You'll Get To Jet Set Radio On Switch
Jet, Set, go!
It’s telling that French indie studios Fusty Game and Midgard dropped the Revolt of Gamers subtitle for Hover. For all its attempts at coolness and swaggery, nothing screams ‘How do you do, fellow kids?’ like the use of the word ‘gamer’. It’s a term this game uses a lot in its story to denote a team of young rebels hoping...
News Monolith Soft Artist Would Like To Make Baten Kaitos 3, Asks Fans To Share Interest Online
"The flames continue to burn in my heart"
With Xenoblade Chronicles 2 - and now the newly released Torna - The Golden Country expansion - all signed, sealed, and delivered, developer Monolith Soft is setting its sights on the horizon, with new game ideas no doubt swirling around the office as we speak. One such idea is for a Baten Kaitos 3, with...
Random Pokémon GO's 'Nut Pokémon' Has Been Causing Mayhem Among Players
A mysterious turn of events
Towards the end of last week, a (potentially) new Pokémon seemed to be leaked through mobile sensation Pokémon GO. At first, the Pokémon was assumed to be the new creature destined to arrive in the upcoming Switch titles Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee! - with a capture in the mobile game possibly...
Review This Is The Police 2 - An Uncompromising Look At Law Enforcement That Often Misses The Mark
Police brutality
New Sharpwood sheriff Lilly Reed is way out of her depth. She's conscientious and competent, but far too meek to corral the motley crew of misogynistic knuckleheads that make up her police force. Sheriff Reed soon makes the fateful decision to enrol the assistance of one Jack Boyd, the corrupt cop you controlled in the first This Is...
News Jet Set Radio Series Tops Sega AGES Poll As Most Wanted Retro Release
Make it happen, Sega
Before the 2018 Tokyo Game Show began, Sega ran a poll asking fans what games they would like to see adapted to the Sega AGES line. The results are now in. Out of every game in the Sega library, the funky and forever hip Jet Set Radio series took out the top spot. The Dreamcast game about inline skating was originally released...
News Nintendo Wins Big At TGS 2018's Japan Game Awards
Both hardware and software acknowledged at Tokyo Game Show
While Nintendo has been increasing their presence at consumer events in Japan - including Kyoto’s Bitsummit indie game show as part of their ”Hello Indie World” campaign - the company has never had an official showing at Japan’s flagship gaming event, the Tokyo Game Show. In 2018,...
News My Nintendo Is Giving Away Printable Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Switch Case Covers And Wallpapers
On the North American site
To celebrate the recent release of Xenoblade Chronicles 2: Torna - The Golden Country, Nintendo is giving away Xenoblade-themed goodies on the North American My Nintendo store. The new rewards come in the form of printable Switch case covers and wallpapers for both mobile and desktop. The good news is that these can be...
News Dead Cells Meets Castle Crashers In Upcoming Post-Apocalyptic Switch Game Infected Shelter
New trailer has arrived
Dark Blue Games has released a brand new trailer for its upcoming game Infected Shelter as part of last week's EGX 2018 celebrations. If you're out of the loop with this one, Infected Shelter has been billed as a cross between Dead Cells and 2D beat 'em up title Castle Crashers, mixing rogue-lite gameplay with co-op...
Peripherals everywhere!
If you like hunting and fishing, this one's definitely for you. New trailers for Cabela's The Hunt: Championship Edition and Bass Pro Shops The Strike: Championship Edition have just dropped, showing off their gameplay and the additional peripherals you'll be able to snag for each one. You can check out these new trailers,...
News Animal Crossing: New Leaf Re-Enters UK Charts, Two Mario Titles Appear In The Top 10
But Spider-Man still leads the charge
Potentially thanks to a new boost of interest in the franchise after the recent Animal Crossing Switch announcement - and with Isabelle joining the Super Smash Bros. Ultimate roster - Animal Crossing: New Leaf has r
Gallery The Best Cosplay From The Tokyo Game Show 2018
Mario! Link! Toad?!
As is often the case at Japan's premier gaming showcase, this year's Tokyo Game Show had some great cosplay from a variety of Nintendo (and non-Nintendo) franchises. All of the big names were represented, including some of the company's most famous faces - and a few cult favourites, of course. Here is some of the best cosplay...
News Indie Shmup Astebreed Announced For Nintendo Switch
"Hope turns to an unlikely hero"
The shoot 'em up genre is a perfect match with the Nintendo Switch, so it should come as no surprise yet another one is on the way. Japanese indie developer Edelweiss, with the help of Active Gaming Media, will be bringing the 2014 title Astebreed to the Switch eShop in the near future. A release date has not been...
News Fortnite Had A Whopping 78.3 Million Players In August, Largest Numbers Ever Recorded
And it's only getting bigger with Switch
Despite dividing opinion with just about as much force as marmite, Epic Games' Fortnite has rather literally taken the world by storm. The developer has revealed that 78.3 million people played the game in August, easily becoming the game's "biggest month yet", and there are absolutely no signs of it slowing...
Gallery EGX 2018 Was Packed With Switch, Retro And More Than A Little Smash Bros. Ultimate
Watch the edited highlights here!
Last week was EGX 2018, the UK's biggest games show by a long margin. Nintendo had a massive presence on the show floor, erecting a massive screen for regular tournaments and filling a fair amount of square footage with new and upcoming games for the Nintendo Switch. The show took place at the Birmingham NEC, one...
Video Have A Ball On Switch With This Marble It Up! Launch Trailer, Arrives 29th September
They see me rollin'
We're happy to exclusively share a new, shiny launch trailer for Marble It Up! - the high-speed puzzle platformer from developer Bad Habit - which aims to celebrate the game's upcoming 29th September release on Switch. If you're not familiar with this one, Marble It Up! tasks players with jumping, bouncing, boosting, and rolling...
News Old School One-Button Platformer Jack N' Jill DX Jumps Onto Switch This Week
Reunite two lost lovers
Ratalaika Games has revealed that Jack N' Jill DX will be arriving on the Nintendo Switch eShop later this week, bringing a cutesy one-button platformer to the system. In Jack N’ Jill DX, players must assume the role of Jack, overcoming hazards and your usual platformer pitfalls in a bid to reach Jill. The problem is that...
Sunday23rd Sep 2018
Guide Pokémon GO Eggs Explained - 2km, 5km, 7km, & 10km Egg Chart
Updated (November 2019) with current hatches, including Generation 5 (Unova) additions
Hatching eggs in Pokémon GO is an important alternative source of new Pokémon, often with more favourable hatching percentages for monsters that are rarely encountered in the wild. Keeping track of what is available to hatch is a challenge in itself - with...
News The Switch Version Of Dragon Quest XI Has A Special Name
"S" stands for...
At the 2018 Tokyo Game Show, Square Enix announced the next Dragon Quest game on the Switch would be officially known as Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age S. According to creator of the series, Yuji Horii, the "S" covers all bases including the game being special and for the Switch. Alternative interpretations are "Shaberu"...
Video The "Completely Insane" Policies Of Nintendo President Hiroshi Yamauchi
Saving the day with his draconian ways
Nintendo's third president, Hiroshi Yamauchi, was famously disinterested in video games, preferring to play more traditional Japanese board games. Despite this, he's also known for modernising Nintendo and transforming the video game market. Although we've heard plenty about Yamauchi's life previously, in...
News Hamster Adding Even More Games To The Arcade Archives On Switch
Switch virtual arcade salons are receiving a major update
While all of us at Nintendo Life are still rejoicing over yesterday's confirmation of the puzzling adventures of a certain well-known dinosaur duo, Hamster overnight revealed the Arcade Archives release schedule for the Switch. If you want to be surprised on the eShop every week, you should...
Guide Pokémon GO Spinda - How To Catch Spinda, Field Research Quest, And Forms
Spinda PokéStop
Updated with the different Spinda forms. Niantic has recently added Spinda to Pokémon GO, bringing us one step closer to having all of the Gen 3 Pokémon in the hit mobile game. The crazy thing about Spinda is that the pattern on its body is random for every single catch, and there's apparently over four billion different...
News Motion Twin's "Band-Aid" Patch For Dead Cells On Switch Adds 30fps Option
Promises bigger fixes are on the way
The long-awaited Dead Cells patch for the Nintendo Switch version has finally arrived. This follows Motion Twin's recent update via its Steam page about future content planned for the game. The patch is described as a band-aid solution to combat
Rumour SMITE Patch Notes Suggest Hi-Rez Releasing Free-To-Play MOBA On Nintendo Switch
Become a god
SMITE data miners have allegedly found a reference to the Nintendo Switch buried within the free-to-play MOBA's latest patch. Given the fact the game is published by Hi-Rez Studios - who have already released Paladins on the eShop, it wouldn't be a surprise if the US-based company brought across its god-themed title as well. If you're...
News Happy 129th Birthday, Nintendo
129 years young
Nintendo is today one year older. It's now been 129 years since entrepreneur Fusajiro Yamauchi originally founded the Japanese company. Established way back in 1889 as a Hanafuda playing card manufacturer, Yamauchi opened his first shop "Nintendo Koppai" in Kyoto. Eventually, he was succeeded by his son-in-law Sekiryo Kaneda...
Saturday22nd Sep 2018
Guide Pokémon GO Lucky Pokémon - How Lucky Pokémon Work & How To Catch Them
Catch 'em all over again
Lucky Pokémon have finally been introduced into Pokémon GO, so it's time to catch 'em all over again! In this guide, we're going to briefly explain the differences between a Lucky and regular Pokémon, and take a look at how you can catch these brand new critters. What Are Lucky Pokémon?: Lucky Pokémon are a new type...
Guide Pokémon GO Celebi - A Ripple In Time Special Research Walkthrough
GO Celebi!
Celebi has finally made an appearance in Pokémon GO, and joins Mew as one of only two Mythical Pokémon in the game to date. Much like Mew, you also unlock Celebi through a lengthy Special Research Quest. It's called A Ripple In Time, and it acts very similarly to A Mythical Discovery. You have to perform a series of objectives that...
News Super Mario Party For Nintendo Switch Won't Support Handheld Mode
Tabletop and docked mode only
As the October release of Super Mario Party on the Nintendo Switch draws closer, each day we seem to learn a bit more about it. If it wasn't already evident, it's now been confirmed the upcoming title won't support handheld mode. This is all tied to the fact multiple mini-games make use of the Joy-Con gyro feature. The...
News Nintendo Gives Terminal Cancer Patient The Chance To Play Smash Bros. Ultimate
The campaign was a success
Last weekend, we reported on a young man named Chris Taylor with terminal cancer, who made the decision in July to decline further treatment. With an estimated three to six months left to live, his last wish was to play Nintendo's recently announced game, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. Taylor's comments on social media...
News Capcom Announces Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy For Nintendo Switch
No objections to this
A few weeks ago, Capcom revealed it would be hosting an "unmissable" Ace Attorney panel on the 22nd September at this year's Tokyo Game Show. Following a bunch of rumours dating back to November last year, it's now finally been confirmed the first three Phoenix Wright games are on the way to the Nintendo Switch. For the first...
News Virtua Racing Joins The Sega AGES Line On Nintendo Switch
Start your engines
The Sega AGES game library continues to expand, with the latest game announcement for the Nintendo Switch series taking place at this year's Tokyo Game Show. The arcade version of Virtua Racing was shown during Sega's stage event. Take a look at the Twitter announcement along with a number of screenshots released so far: A...
News Telltale Games Begins Majority Studio Closure With Mass Layoffs
Multiple projects reportedly axed
Telltale Games shot to video game fame working on multiple well-known IP including The Walking Dead, Minecraft, Batman and even Game of Thrones. Last month, a Telltale representative said the
Feature The Banner Saga Devs Discuss Trilogy Challenges And Releasing Physical Games On Switch
Ended up throwing seven months of work away
In celebration of the physical Switch release of The Banner Saga Trilogy, which includes all three entries of the series in one edition, we recently spoke to Stoic Studio's Co-Owner and Creative Director Arnie Jorgensen, and Head of Production and Game Operations Andy Johnson, about the design choices...
News Hamster Adding Puzzle Bobble And Sequel To ACA Neo Geo Library On Switch
Taito's puzzlers are back
Hamster isn't slowing down with the ACA Neo Geo releases. This weekend, alongside the many Tokyo Game Show announcements, the Japanese publisher revealed it will bring Taito's Neo Geo game Puzzle Bobble and its sequel to the Arcade Archives on the Switch eShop. Below are the official tweets from Hamster: Puzzle Bobble,...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (September 22nd)
Here are our picks, but what are yours?
It's the weekend! This wonderful time of the week means that the hard-working members of team Nintendo Life are all heading off to play some of those video game things we all love (while keeping several eyes on the site to make sure it doesn't explode, of course). This week, some of the team are off to EGX,...
Rumour Diablo Animated Series Might Unleash Hell On Netflix
Official announcement expected
In recent times, every franchise under the sun appears to be receiving a Netflix adaptation. With source material seemingly running low, there's been a sudden shift towards video games. The Castlevania animated series already has a season up on the digital streaming service and now it looks like Diablo could be the...
Events Are You Good Enough To Join Alex In The EGX 2018 Super Smash Bros. Showdown?
Settle it, with Nintendo Life's Alex Olney
If you're in the UK then you'll no doubt be aware that EGX 2018 started this week, and if you happen to be at the event today of all days, then you could be in with a chance of claiming glory in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. At 3:30 PM today, the EGX 2018 Showdown takes place on the Nintendo stand at EGX. In...
Friday21st Sep 2018
Guide Pokémon GO Mew - A Mythical Discovery Special Research Walkthrough
A Mew you
Back in March, Niantic finally added the mythical Pokémon Mew to Pokémon GO with the introduction of research quests. These come in two different forms: Field Research and Special Research, and provide you with regular rewards for completing objectives. A Mythical Discovery was, at the time, the only Special Research quest available in...
Guide Pokémon GO Ditto - How To Catch Ditto, Which Pokémon Can Be Ditto, And Ditto's Moves
No one likes a copycat
Updated with more Pokémon forms Ditto can take, how Transform works, how to counter Ditto in a gym, and reliable catching methods. Ditto is an absolute nightmare for collectors in Pokémon GO. It's a very tricky monster to catch because it hides in plain sight, pretending to be another Pokémon entirely, and only revealing...
Rumour The Brand New Pokémon From Let's Go Pikachu And Eevee Has Potentially Leaked
Pokémon GO files reveal
It appears that a brand new Pokémon has been unintentionally leaked from the network traffic of Pokémon GO, presumably being the new character that has been promised to appear in the upcoming Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee! games. Images of this potential new Pokémon have been shared online by @Chrales,...
Blade & Driver Combos, Chain Attacks, & More Explained
To describe Xenoblade Chronicles 2: Torna ~ The Golden Country as DLC is a bit misleading. There are tons of fully fledged games on Nintendo Switch that offer far less in terms of content, and some of those are even JRPGs themselves. Expansion is closer to the truth but standalone prequel is...
News Play It Loud With This Dedicated Portable Speaker For Nintendo Switch
Charges the console, too
We see a lot of accessories for the Switch here at Nintendo Life, with carry cases, extra peripherals, projectors, and lots more littering online stores around the world. Today, though, gaming device and accessory company YesOJO has unveiled a new portable speaker, something the company says is a "world first". As you can...
Soapbox Nintendo's Excuses Regarding Cloud Saves Aren't Good Enough
The onus is on Nintendo to find a way to combat cheaters
Soapbox features enable our individual writers to voice their own opinions on hot topics, opinions that may not necessarily be the voice of the site. In this piece, Nintendo Life Operations Director Darren Calvert voices his opinion on the state of Switch cloud saves, and why Nintendo needs to...
Review STAY - An Intriguing Concept That Might Just Outstay Its Welcome
One is the loneliest number
We’re all a little guilty of peering into the stats screen of a game to see our overall playtime. Sometimes it’s out of pride, providing a glimpse into the sheer dedication you’ve put into your favourite new obsession, or perhaps you’re simply morbidly curious to discover how much of your life you’ve spent doing...
Reminder The Dark Souls: Remastered Switch Network Test Is Starting Today
Jot down these times!
Just in case you've missed it, or in case you'd forgotten, the Dark Souls: Remastered network test is starting today, giving players the chance to have an early look at the game. For players in Europe, we are a mere matter of minutes away from the test at the time of writing; those in the US have a few more hours to prepare...
News BlazBlue: Central Fiction Special Edition Has Been Revealed For Nintendo Switch
Announced at Tokyo Game Show
Arc System Works has announced BlazBlue: Central Fiction Special Edition for Nintendo Switch. BlazBlue: Central Fiction, which this game is no doubt expanding upon, is a 2D fighter which released on PlayStation 3 and PlayStation 4 back in 2016. The series combines classic traits of 2D fighting games with visual novel...
Anniversary Retro Studios Celebrates 20 Years In Gaming
Now let's have some Switch games, please
We imagine Retro Studios is one company that needs absolutely no introduction on these pages, but we're about to provide one anyway as the developer is today celebrating 20 years in the world of gaming. Yes, back in 1998, Retro Studios was born as a game development studio with Nintendo acting as a parent...
Random Switch Online Service Launch Has Caused All Sorts Of Issues For Chinese Players
Google servers to blame?
As you're almost certainly aware by now, the Nintendo Switch Online service finally launched this week adding new functionalities to the console's online offerings and introducing a new, paid-for subscription. Well, this service has rolled out in China, too - a country which has traditionally been a tough nut to crack for...
News Police Arrest Teacher Who Got His Daughter To Steal "Gameboy DS" From Prize Machine
Learning about the law
Earlier this week, we reported on a man in the US who got his daughter to climb into a Bandai Namco BarBerCut Lite cabinet so she could retrieve a number of Nintendo-themed prizes. At the time, a hostess in a restaurant opposite the machine who saw the entire act said the man ran off with multiple prizes including a "Gameboy...
News Roguelike Action Platformer Risk Of Rain Launches On Switch Out Of The Blue
Surprise!
Out of seemingly nowhere, Hopoo Games' acclaimed action-platformer Risk of Rain has launched on Nintendo Switch. The announcement comes from the game's official Twitter account (and from the eShop, where it now resides), which has let fans know that you can go ahead and give this one another play on Nintendo's latest console. The game was...
News Ubisoft Officially Reveals Sports Party Exclusively For Switch, Available 30th October
Fun for the whole family
Ubisoft has officially revealed that Sports Party will be released on Nintendo Switch on 30th October (after ESRB ratings had previously given the game away) and we have a fancy new trailer to celebrate. In this game, up to four players can get together and challenge themselves in six outdoor activities - Basketball,...
News Final Fantasy Composer Nobuo Uematsu Takes Indefinite Break Due To Health Problems
Hopes to return in the future
If you have ever played one of Square Enix's Final Fantasy games before, you will have probably heard Nobuo Uematsu's work. The famous Japanese composer, aged 59, is occasionally referred to as the "Beethoven" of video game music and has been working at Square since 1985. In the latest post on his Line blog page, Nobuo...
News Fortnite Season Six Begins 27th September, 400% Match XP Event Taking Place This Weekend
Where we droppin' this time?
With Fortnite's fifth season now coming to a close, developer Epic Games has announced the start date for Season Six. If you hadn't already guessed from the title, that date is 27th September. Following on from last season's changeover, a bonus XP weekend is taking place to help players reach their final targets for the...
News Overcooked 2 Will Receive New Game+ Mode To Heat Things Up In The Kitchen Next Month
Time for dessert!
Team17 has revealed that co-op, party-strategy game Overcooked 2 will soon be receiving an update to include a 'New Game+' mode. If you're unfamiliar with the game, Overcooked 2 tasks you and up to three friends with preparing, cooking, and sending out meals for hungry customers in an incredibly frantic - but fun - environment...
News Nintendo And Panasonic Filed Patent Applications For Two 'Quality Of Life' Devices In February
Dead or alive?
In June this year, there were suggestions Nintendo's 'Quality of Life' initiative was dead. At the time, it was linked to a dramatic fall in the company's share price. Hardware partner Panasonic had also reportedly withdrawn itself from the project in March. The last official acknowledgment was when Nintendo's Annual Report for 2017...
News Motion Twin Outlines Upcoming Dead Cells Content, Wants To Know What Players Would Like
Looking ahead
Following a positively-received launch on all platforms, Dead Cells developer Motion Twin is now looking towards the game's future. Even though most of its staff are currently on a well-deserved break after three years of solid development, two of the game's team members took time out to explain some of the post-release content...
Video Turn-Based Strategy Game Achtung! Cthulhu Tactics Gets Shiny New Launch Trailer
Challenge the Nazi terror
Auroch Digital has released a brand new trailer for Achtung! Cthulhu Tactics, the turn-based strategy game headed to Switch later this year. The trailer has been shared to coincide with the game's Steam release date announcement, where the title will be available on 4th October; console versions are still set to arrive...
News Grab The New Fortnite Switch Bundle From The Nintendo UK Store, Pre-Orders Now Live
Free Fortnite goodies included
Earlier this week, Nintendo revealed a brand new Fortnite Switch bundle set to be released across Europe and North America. Wasting absolutely no time whatsoever, pre-orders for the bundle have now started to go live, starting with the Nintendo Official UK Store. If you missed the news, this bundle includes a Nintendo...
News Embrace The Pirate Life When Don't Sink Sails Onto Switch eShop Later This Year
Stay afloat
Aspiring pirates can look forward to sailing the high seas this fall when Hitcents, in partnership with Studio Eres, brings Don't Sink to the Switch eShop. This colourful looking pixel title is described as a "sandbox-adventure-pirate-RPG" drawing inspiration from classic video games such as Sid Meier's Pirates and Pirates of the...
News Rocket League Now Has More Than 50 Million Players Worldwide
Cross-play uniting and growing the community
Rocket League might not be the game of the moment, but it's definitely had its fair share of time in the spotlight over the past number of years. Since its initial launch in 2015, its community has grown more and more thanks to the game's release on multiple platforms - including the Nintendo Switch - and...
Video Get Hyped With This Xenoblade Chronicles 2: Torna - The Golden Country Launch Trailer
Available for everyone today
Xenoblade Chronicles 2: Torna - The Golden Country is now fully available to all players, and Nintendo has released a brand new launch trailer to celebrate. This Xenoblade Chronicles 2 DLC addition, which is actually a standalone prequel that has received its own release, has no doubt been sitting at the top of every...
Thursday20th Sep 2018
Guide Pokémon GO - How To Catch Pokémon: Throwing Tips, Poké Balls, & Capture Rates
Rate of play
How do you catch Pokémon in Pokémon GO? By throwing Poké Balls at them, of course! Well, it's not quite as simple as that. Different Poké Balls have different capture rates, for example, and you can increase the capture rate further depending on how you throw one and by using items. Many Pokémon are super easy to catch, and it...
Review Scribblenauts Mega Pack - Two Amazing Games That Are Worth Revisiting On Switch
Word play
It’s safe to say the Scribblenauts franchise hasn’t had the best of starts on Nintendo Switch. Despite all the charm and charisma in the world, the lifeless Scribblenauts: Showdown somehow took all those likeable qualities, boiled them down to their bare mechanics and packaged them up as a boring party game. Would that be it for...
Feature Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Team Talk Torna, Female Blades And The Ending That Never Made It
A tale of Alrest
Nintendo Life recently had the opportunity to talk to the production team behind Xenoblade Chronicles 2: Torna - The Golden Country. Over the course of our conversation with Tetsuya Takahashi, the game's Executive Producer from Monolith Soft, Koh Kojima, the Producer (also from Monolith Soft) and Genki Yokota, the Director from...
Guide What To Do If Cloud Saves On Nintendo Switch Online Aren't Working As They Should
Back it up, back it in
Nintendo's new cloud service for backing up saves is a good idea in theory. If the worst happens to your console you can continue your adventures on a new system without breaking a save-data-loss-themed sweat. Backups are even handled automatically, so you needn't worry about remembering to do it yourself all the time. But...
News Last Year's N64 Trademark Has Finally Been Approved, N64 Mini On The Way?
Things are looking promising
Back in July 2017, we reported on the fact that Nintendo had recently filed a trademark application for the Nintendo 64 controller in Europe, leaving fans dreaming of the possibilities of an upcoming Nintendo 64 Mini console. Now, new information has come to light which shows that the trademark has finally been accepted,...
News Hackers Are Already Uploading Additional Games To The Switch NES Library
Here we go again
The NES library associated with Nintendo Switch Online has just been released and already hackers have found a way to upload additional titles to the service. According to reports from Kotaku, the NES emulators on the Switch and the NES Classic function in a similar way - making it possible for hackers with modified systems to...
News The Last Generation 7 Pokémon Zeraora Is Coming To Ultra Sun And Moon Next Month
Complete that Pokédex
The Pokémon Company International has revealed that Zeraora, a mythical Pokémon that just so happens to be the final entry in the Pokédex at present, will soon be made available to western players in Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon. The announcement comes alongside a new Pokémon Trading Card Game expansion, Sun &...
Review Velocity 2X - A Finely-Tuned Arcade Extravaganza That Will Seriously Test Your Talents
Faster than greased lightning
In 1975, a Hungarian psychologist named Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi (try pronouncing that one out loud) coined the term 'flow', referring to a state of mind in which one becomes so enchanted or focused on something that all sense of space and time outside of that focus point essentially seems to disappear. The state of flow...
Review Broken Sword 5: The Serpent's Curse - An Old-School Point-And-Click Adventure In Every Sense
Puzzlingly pedestrian
The Switch isn’t short of superb narrative adventures. From Night in the Woods to Thimbleweed Park, via Oxenfree and Gone Home, the platform’s got fans of loquacious conversation and perplexing puzzles pretty well covered. Now, into this mix, comes another blast from the recent past (something the Switch sees a lot of, of...
News Sega AGES Finally Launches In The West, Sonic And Thunder Force IV Available Now On Switch
Gotta go fast (to the eShop)
After months of speculation, we're happy to reveal that the Sega AGES range has finally launched on Switch in the west. Sega of America has today announced that the first two titles of Sega AGES, Sonic the Hedgehog and Lightening Force: Quest for the Darkstar (also known as Thunder Force IV), are now available digitally...
News The Nintendo Switch NES Controllers Are Now Available To Pre-Order In Europe
Playing with power
If you're wanting to play the Nintendo Switch Online's selection of NES games in style, then you've probably been keeping an eye on the recently announced NES-style controllers for the console. The good news for European players is that the controllers are now available to pre-order directly from the My Nintendo store. With the...
News Hori's D-Pad Joy-Con Will No Longer Gobble Up The Switch Battery Life
Firmware update saves the day
In the month of July, Japanese peripheral maker Hori issued a statement on its website warning customers about a battery-draining issue linked to ts Joy-Con with a full D-Pad arrangement. Hori even reached out to us at the time with a statement about the problem: We are working to have this issue resolved by the time...
Nintendo Download 20th September (North America)
Xenoblade Chronicles 2: Torna, Valkyria Chronicles 4, The Gardens Between!
The latest Nintendo Download update for North America has arrived, and it's bringing new games galore to the eShop in your region. As always, be sure to drop a vote in our poll and a comment down below with your potential picks for the week. Enjoy! Nintendo Switch retail:...
Video New Super Mario Party Trailer Shows Lots Of Footage And Strangely Coloured Joy-Con
Over four minutes of fun
Nintendo has released a launch trailer for Super Mario Party - despite the game not actually launching for another couple of weeks - giving us a good, lengthy look at the all the fun on offer. As well as showing footage of various minigames and boards that players will be exploring, the trailer also showcases how the single...
Video Take A Look At Square Enix's Trailers From The 2018 Tokyo Game Show
Final Fantasy and more
Square Enix has shown new trailers for Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles Remastered Edition, World Of Final Fantasy Maxima and Chocobo's Mystery Dungeon: Every Buddy! at this year's Tokyo Game Show. In addition to this, it was also revealed
Nintendo Download 20th September (Europe)
Beat Em Ups! Fishing! Scribblenauts!
The latest Nintendo Download update for Europe has arrived, and it's bringing new games galore to the eShop in your region. As always, be sure to drop a vote in our poll and a comment down below with your potential picks for the week. Enjoy! Switch Retail - New Releases: Legendary Fishing (Ubisoft, €29.99 /...
News The Minecraft New Nintendo 2DS XL Is Coming To Europe After All, Available Next Month
Game included
Nintendo has officially revealed the Minecraft New Nintendo 2DS XL 'Creeper Edition' for Europe. Back in July, this luminous green beauty was confirmed for Japanese buyers alongside new Animal Crossing and Mario Kart bundles, but it was unclear whether or not the system would make it to western shores. Then, late last month, we...
News GungHo Shares New Information About HD Version Of Grandia And Dreamcast Sequel
A western exclusive, for now
Around the time of this year's Tokyo Game Show, Game Informer was given the opportunity to visit GungHo's offices and find out a bit more about the upcoming remaster of the first two Grandia games - expected to arrive on multiple platforms, including the Switch, in the near future. The most surprising news, apparently,...
News Limited Run Games Reveals Golf Story Collector's Edition, Pre-Order Next Friday
Hole in one
Physical distributor and specialist Limited Run Games has revealed the Golf Story Collector's Edition for $79.99 on its Twitter page. The game will "get physical" on 28th September when pre-orders officially open. Adding to this announcement was the reveal of a partnership with Spoony Bard Productions and Infinite NES Lives to re
News Excitebike Joins The Hamster Arcade Archives Collection On Switch Tomorrow
Screenshots contained within
One of the more well-known titles from the NES era is Excitebike - a motocross racer developed and published by Nintendo back in 1984. If you're wanting to relive the title once again you're most certainly in luck, as a version of the game is arriving on Switch tomorrow (21st September) as part of Hamster's Arcade...
News Nintendo Labo Vehicle Kit Has Disappointing Launch In Japan, Switch Still Best-Selling Console
Last week's Japanese charts
Figures are in for the Japanese gaming charts, covering the 10th - 16th of September, and Nintendo's major new release of the week - the Nintendo Labo Vehicle Kit - managed to snag a debut spot at number five. Sales figures show that it failed to reach the lofty heights of the previous Labo designs, however...
News Kickstarter Launches For The '3 Up', A Stylish Switch Carry Case That Adapts To Your Needs
Holds 10 games and your other daily essentials
We've seen a wide range of Switch carry cases over the last few months, all offering different benefits to suit various types of gamers and situations. Now, this '3 Up' case from Villager Supplies is aiming to provide a stylish solution that suits the everyday lifestyle of busy adults, and a Kickstarter...
News Android 17 Is Being Added To The Character Roster In Dragon Ball FighterZ
Video footage included
Update: Cooler and Android 17 will join the fight on Nintendo Switch from 28th September. Take a look at the latest free update trailer above. Original Story: The former villain and twin brother of Android 18 will soon be added to Bandai Namco's hit game, Dragon Ball FighterZ. According to a reveal in the latest issue of...
News SNK 40th Anniversary Collection Adds Street Smart And Prehistoric Isle
More bang for your buck
The SNK 40th Anniversary Collection for Nintendo Switch will include multiple titles from the Japanese veteran's library of work. As the November release here in the west draws closer, another two games have now been introduced in trailer form as a part of the collection. The first is Street Smart, a 1989 beat 'em up about...
News Take Care Of Your Own Island When Summer In Mara Sails Onto Switch In 2019
Fulfill your destiny
If you've ever wanted to look after your own island, Summer in Mara could be the game for you. Arriving on the Switch in 2019, developer Chibig Studio describes the game as a single-player summer adventure. You'll take care of your own island, farm the land and craft new tools all for survival purposes. You can then set out on...
Feature Velocity 2X Dev Opens Up About Publishing Woes And Chances Of A Sequel
"We need to make it happen"
Side-scrolling shooter hybrid Velocity 2X comes to the Nintendo Switch this week, after receiving critical acclaim when it was initially released back in 2014. Things took an interesting turn last month, however, as developer FuturLab suddenly became very vocal and honest about their publishing struggles in a series of...
News Double Pug Switch Will Bring A Plentiful Portion Of Puppy Platforming To Switch Next Year
Multidimensional platforming
The EGX 2018 announcements are starting to creep their way out of the show floor, with a brand new platformer called Double Pug Switch being revealed for Nintendo's hyrbid platform. The game is the debut title from The Polygon Loft, and is described as a "challenging platformer" that puts you in control of a mischievous...
News Deemo's Physical Switch Edition Is Coming To North America With Nintendo Labo Support
Early 2019
PM Studios and acttil have revealed that the physical version of rhythm hit Deemo will be released in North America in "early 2019". If you're unfamiliar with the game, Deemo is a music rhythm game which centres around the mystifying relationship between the titular Deemo and a young girl. Deemo must play and complete musical piano...
News Retro Side-Scrolling Platformer MagiCat Is Clawing Its Way To Switch Today
"Handcrafted retro experience"
The retro side-scrolling platformer MagiCat, which initially launched on Steam last summer, is headed to the Nintendo Switch. You won't have long to wait to get your paws on it, either, as the game actually launches today for $4.99. This one takes players on a quest to retrieve a stolen artefact, exploring the...
Wednesday19th Sep 2018
News Nintendo Switch Now Supports Digital Game Sharing, But There's A Catch
The future is kind of here?
The new update for the Nintendo Switch is live. It sees the launch of the paid online service including a growing library of classic NES games. In addition to this, the hybrid device now also supports digital game sharing across multiple systems. It's not exactly what you might expect when you hear the words "game...
Review Cities: Skylines - A SimCity Successor That Struggles To Shine On Switch
The sky has a limit
Have you ever aspired to a seat of mayoral power? Fancy yourself as the next Mayor Quimby? Okay, perhaps he’s not the best example of how to run a town, but spend a few hours with the power Cities: Skylines bestows upon you and you’ll begin to understand why Diamond Joe so often ran away from his duties. There’s just so...
Feature 5 Times Sony Shamelessly Copied Nintendo
OMG you guys
Today, Sony announced the PlayStation Classic, a micro-console which comes pre-loaded with 20 games, is bundled with two full-size replica controllers, connects to your TV via HDMI and is powered by a humble USB lead. Sound familiar? Of course it does, because it's blatantly inspired by the NES and SNES Classic Editions. Even the...
News New Multiplayer Brawler A Gummy's Life Could Be The Switch's Answer To Gang Beasts
Only the juiciest survive
EP Games' multiplayer physics-based fighter A Gummy's Life is headed to Nintendo Switch, it has been confirmed. The best news? It'll be here as soon as next week. In this game, players must choose their favourite Gummy character and prepare to battle a group of sugary opponents inside a variety of physics-based matches...
Soapbox We Like To Grumble, But Nintendo Switch Online Is Actually A Very Generous Offer
So quit your complaining
Soapbox features enable our individual writers to voice their own opinions on hot topics, opinions that may not necessarily be the voice of the site. In this piece, Nintendo Life Guides Editor Glen Fox provides a counterpoint to the piece we ran yesterday about the general lack of excitement surrounding the NES games offered...
News Nintendo Switch System Update 6.0.0 Is Now Live
A new era has arrived
Nintendo has rolled out the big 6.0.0 update for the Nintendo Switch. Following this update and a system restart, you'll be prompted to update each of your Switch Joy-Con controllers. As previously explained, it means you will no longer be able to unlink your Nintendo account from your Switch user account. This update is a...
Guide How To Sign Up For Nintendo Switch Online
And what you should do with it
Nintendo Switch Online provides online multiplayer, cloud saves, special offers, and multiplayer NES and SNES titles to the masses for a modest fee. That is, if you can figure out how to sign up for it. In this quick guide, we're going to run you through how to get set up so you can get a few rounds of Splatoon 2 in...
News Sony Responds To Nintendo's Success With Its Very Own PlayStation Classic Mini Console
Anything you can do...
Out of the blue, Sony has revealed the brand new PlayStation Classic - a mini console variant that works in exactly the same way as Nintendo's very own NES and SNES Classic consoles. Yes, just like Nintendo's new creations, this tiny PSone-inspired machine takes the form of the original model, but at 45% the size of the...
Review The Gardens Between - A Chilled-Out Puzzle Title That Plays With Time Itself
Island time
For most games, it takes a little while for you potentially discover a moment that makes you exclaim out loud or grin like an idiot from ear to ear. But for The Gardens Between, that first ‘wow’ experience comes in its opening few minutes, and more keep coming thick and fast as you realise just how clever the time-bending nature of...
News NES Game Library On Nintendo Switch Is A Single Software Download
The more you know
There's not long at all until Nintendo Switch Online arrives and still, we're finding out more about how exactly certain aspects of the service will function. If you were expecting to see individual tiles for each NES game clogging up your Switch HOME Menu, it's worth pointing out all of these classics will be contained within a...
News Bayonetta 3 Development Going "Very, Very Well", PlatinumGames Feels "Excited"
The game is "on course"
It's been quite a while since we last heard anything to do with the upcoming Bayonetta 3; we know it's coming, and that it'll probably be fantastic, but things have pretty quiet over the last few months. Luckily, we now have a tiny update directly from the creators of the game - and things are sounding pretty great. Today,...
Review Reigns: Kings & Queens - It's Like Game Of Thrones Meets Tinder
Swipe right to smite
T’was the year 600 and King James did sit upon the accursed throne and verily decree that the age of darkness was at an end; henceforth, he would steer the kingdom away from the rocks of corruption toward prosperity. Forsooth, a kind and noble sovereign was he! Unfortunately, the harvest was an absolute disaster, all his...
Guide 7 Things You Didn't Know You Could Do With Nintendo Switch Online
Open secrets
Now that Nintendo Switch Online has officially launched, you've got to make a real decision if you want to continue playing online multiplayer in games like Splatoon 2, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, and ARMS. That service is no longer available for free, and requires a Nintendo Switch Online membership. Of course, you get a little more than...
News Sega Mega Drive Mini Release Has Been Delayed Until 2019
Now aiming for simultaneous worldwide launch
Gematsu reports Sega has now delayed the Mega Drive Mini originally scheduled to arrive in Japan this year. According to Sega, the response to the announcement in the west was bigger than it expected. There are now plans to give the system a simultaneous release worldwide in 2019. This covers the Genesis...
Random Canadian Actor And Comedian Seth Rogen Shares Mind-Blowing Duck Hunt Secret
Did you know?
The 1984 NES game Duck Hunt might not have been announced for the Nintendo Switch digital service just yet, but that doesn't mean fans of the NES Zapper title have forgotten about it. Out of the blue, Candian actor and comedian Seth Rogen has shared a "hot tip" about the original Duck Hunt game that appears to have surprised many...
News Nintendo Is Bringing More Than 40 Playable Games To EGX This Week, Here's The Full List
Full schedule included, too
If you live in the UK, or don't mind a pretty costly flight to get here, you may well be attending EGX 2018 this week. Taking place in Birmingham, EGX is the UK's largest gaming event and the fun and activities come around at this time every year. Now, Nintendo has revealed its full lineup of playable games at the event -...
News Dark Souls: Remastered Network Test Hits Switch This Week, Download Available Now
Give it a whirl
The Dark Souls: Remastered network test has now been officially rescheduled for 21st September - 23rd September on Nintendo Switch. If you want to have an early look at the game, and help the development team by sending them crucial information on the game's performance, then this is a perfect opportunity for you to get involved...
News The Nintendo Switch Mobile App Has Been Updated To Support Voice Chat On More Games
Have a word
The Nintendo Switch Online smartphone app, which - until now - has been pretty much useless unless you're a keen Splatoon 2 player, has finally been updated to support more titles. Thanks to the introduction of Nintendo's new online service on Switch, it appears that everything is now receiving a much-needed boost in terms of features...
News Legendary Pokémon Must Still Be Battled In Let's Go Pikachu, Mobile Connectivity Details Shared
A harder capture
The Pokémon Company International and Nintendo have released even more information regarding the upcoming Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee! games coming to Nintendo Switch, this time exploring legendary Pokémon battles and the games' connectivity with Pokémon GO. In the new titles, players can use a Bluetooth...
Reminder Try Out Nintendo Switch Online With A Free Seven-Day Trial
Available from the eShop
If you've been hesitant to sign up to Nintendo's new online service, there's currently a free seven-day trial offer available from the eShop. This will not only allow you play your Switch games online, but it will also provide you access to the NES game library and cloud features. If you do decide to sign up, you'll need to...
News Super Bomberman R Update Adds Castlevania Stage, Five New Characters And New Mode
It just keeps growing
Super Bomberman R may well have been one of the Switch's launch titles, releasing over a year and a half ago, but that hasn't stopped Konami from showering it with updates and support ever since. Now, the game has received yet another update and there's a whole lot of stuff to explore. First up is a brand new...
News Get Money Off Those Lovely NES Controllers For Switch With My Nintendo Gold Points
Currently in Europe only
A new My Nintendo listing on the European version of the site has revealed that users of the service will soon be able to redeem vouchers towards the recently revealed NES controllers for use with Nintendo Switch Online. If you've missed the news, these new controllers are designed to work specifically with the new Nintendo...
Video Here's How Nintendo Switch Online Handles NES Gameplay Over The Web
Now you're playing with online power
Nintendo Switch Online launches today, and no doubt many of you will already have subscribed and gotten stuck into all that lovely cloud-saving, online goodness. However, perhaps the biggest draw at this moment in time is the fact that the service comes with a bunch of NES games which can be played over the web...
Reminder Wireless NES Controllers For Switch Are Now Available To Pre-Purchase In North America
Get them while you can
The Nintendo Switch Online service is now live, meaning the recently announced wireless NES controllers can now be purchased from the official website, at least in North America. You must have a subscription to the Switch online service and the deal is limited to one pack per Nintendo account. The pack will set you back...
Video The First Sega AGES Trailers Have Arrived For Sonic And Thunder Force IV
Out now in Japan
The first two Sega AGES titles are now available in Japan and, to celebrate, Sega has released brand new trailers for each title. Originally expected to launch in August, these two games are now available for Japanese players for 925 yen (approx. £6.30 / $8.30). While we still don't have a confirmed date for the games in the west,...
News Latest Switch Update Allows You To Post Multiple Screenshots On Social Media
Beats uploading one at a time
One feature you might not have realised has been added in the latest Switch update, is the ability to post up to four video game screenshots from the same game (at once) to social media. Previously, you were only able to upload one photo at a time. In the long run, this is going to make uploading your favourite...
News Cyberpunk Bartender Game VA-11 HALL-A Serves Up A Sequel On Switch In 2020
Booze 'em up
If you like drinking and conversing with others down at your local, N1RV ANN-A: Cyberpunk Bartender Action might be worth keeping your eyes on. Sukeban Games - the developers of the acclaimed booze 'em up VA-11 HALL-A - have announced a sequel in collaboration with Ysbryd Games. The team revealed the game will be released on multiple...
News Animated Jigsaws: Japanese Women Is A Real Thing And It's Coming To Switch Next Month
With a must-watch trailer
Rainy Frog has announced that it will be bringing Animated Jigsaws: Japanese Women to Nintendo Switch early next month. As you can likely tell from the trailer, this game tasks players with completing moving jigsaw puzzles where the image is actually a video of various Japanese women going about their daily business. This...
News Check Out The Ferociously Fast Multiplayer Action Coming To GRIP: Combat Racing
Out this November
Wired Productions has shared a brand new trailer which gives us a taste of the multiplayer action we can expect to see in GRIP: Combat Racing, the upcoming futuristic racer on Switch. Speeding towards its fast-approaching November release on Nintendo's platform, GRIP: Combat Racing is set to offer players a ferociously fast...
News Adorable Co-Op Puzzler Pitfall Planet Is Headed To Switch Later This Year
Two is better than one
Abstraction Games has announced that it will be bringing the adorable-looking co-op puzzle adventure Pitfall Planet to Nintendo Switch in "fall 2018". Featuring an instantly-lovable pair of robots, Pitfall Planet takes place on a distant and forgotten mining world full of troublesome danger at every turn. Players take control...
Tuesday18th Sep 2018
Review Final Fantasy XV Pocket Edition HD - An Inferior Clone Of An Already Divisive Game
Not quite fit for a king
It took Square Enix twelve years to finally finish development on Final Fantasy XV, and while the end result was a good game by many measures, it also felt needlessly bloated and meandering in many ways. There’s a saying going around now that Final Fantasy XV went from being the game that would never come out, to being the...
Review Capcom Beat 'Em Up Bundle - Nirvana For Side-Scrolling Fighter Fans
Coins not required
While it can't take credit for creating the genre, Capcom is arguably one of the most important companies ever to work in the realm of side-scrolling beat 'em ups. Entries like Renegade, Double Dragon and Golden Axe may have established the template of the humble 'belt scroller', but it was Capcom's seminal 1989 effort Final Fight...
Review Xenoblade Chronicles 2: Torna - The Golden Country - So Much More Than Just DLC
Golden time
By the time Xenoblade Chronicles 2 launched in December 2017, Switch fans were near exhausted with content. Less than a year into its launch, Nintendo’s burgeoning new hardware had the best Zelda yet, the return of its most-lauded Mario Kart, the glorious multiplayer action of Splatoon 2
News Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu And Eevee Will Have IVs And EVs, Ditches Held Items And Abilities
And lots more new info!
The release of Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee! is drawing ever nearer, and more information surrounding the new games is starting to be unveiled. Today, various online personalities and influencers were invited to play two hours of the new games, and the first details (which talk about things such as held...
Soapbox Why I'm Not Excited About Playing NES Games On The Nintendo Switch
All NES'ed out
Soapbox features enable our individual writers to voice their own opinions on hot topics, opinions that may not necessarily be the voice of the site. In this piece, Nintendo Life Operations Director Darren Calvert admits that he's not in the least bit excited about the prospect of playing NES games again in 2018... They say that...
News Sega Mega Drive Classics Is Coming To Switch This Winter With Exclusive Features
Over 50 classic games included!
Sega has revealed that Sega Mega Drive Classics will be making its way over to the Nintendo Switch later this year, bringing some exclusive features along for the ride. That's right, the Sega news just keeps coming; we've just seen Puyo Puyo eSports be confirmed for Switch
News Switch eShop Maintenance Scheduled For This Evening, Nintendo Online Service Ready To Go
A new era begins
Nintendo has revealed that the Switch eShop will be undergoing maintenance later this evening in North America (or in the early hours of the morning in Europe). We know - that's not quite the exciting news you usually expect to see on these pages - but bear with us. As you can probably guess, this maintenance is taking place in...
Random Father Steals "Gameboy DS" From Prize Machine With Help Of His Daughter
Role model parenting
You know those arcade machines filled with expensive prizes that require you to complete some seemingly impossible task? Well, a man in the US got so sick of trying to beat the odds, he got his own daughter to hop inside his local mall's machine to retrieve all of the goodies on offer. According to Kotaku, the man is now wanted...
News Tales Of Vesperia: Definitive Edition Anniversary Bundles Have Already Sold Out
Were you lucky enough to get one?
Update: It appears Bandai Namco has restocked in Europe since this story went live. Original Article: In June, Bandai Namco surprised us with the announcement of Tales of Vesperia: Definitive Edition was coming to the Switch. Earlier this month, we then found out the release date, with the game scheduled to arrive...
News Nintendo Is Releasing A Fortnite Switch Bundle With In-Game Currency And Unique Items
Bundle Royale!
Nintendo has revealed a brand new Switch console bundle set to arrive at retail next month featuring Fortnite as its cover star. The bundle will contain extra goodies to help players get started in the game. That's right, on 5th October, this bundle arrives in stores including a Nintendo Switch system, 1,000 V-bucks (in-game Fortnite...
News Nintendo Listed As Most Reliable Japanese Company In Forbes Report, 11th In The World
Disney takes the top spot
Every year, Forbes publishes new reports looking into which of the world's largest companies are the most reputable among its consumers. These reports collect data from hundreds of thousands of individuals across multiple countries, looking into which companies provide the best services, products, and support with every...
News Suda51 In Talks With Marvelous About Releasing No More Heroes And Desperate Struggle On Switch
Make it happen
We know Goichi "Suda51" Suda is currently focused on the upcoming Grasshopper Manufacture release Travis Strikes Again: No More Heroes for the Switch, but that doesn't mean he's forgotten about the first two entries in the mainline series. In a recently published video interview with Nintendeal dating back to this year's PAX West,...
News Get Discounts On Metroid, Mario 64 And Pokémon In The Latest European My Nintendo Rewards
Metroid 3DS theme available too
Another new batch of games has been added to the European version of the My Nintendo site, giving players the chance to spend their hard-earned coins on some lovely games. As usual, this time around sees various titles across both Wii U and Nintendo 3DS on offer, with Samus' latest adventure, a classic Mario title,...
News Sega Officially Confirms Puyo Puyo eSports For Nintendo Switch
Arrives next month in Japan
Sega has now confirmed that Puyo Puyo eSports is headed to Nintendo Switch. The game will arrive in Japan on 25th October. Earlier this month, a South Korean gaming board classification - which had already leaked the existence of games like Fortnite and Super Bombe
News Satisfy Your Pilotwings Desires With Pilot Sports, Flying Onto Switch Next Month
Flying high
Wild River and Z-Software have announced that Pilot Sports - a cartoon-style arcade flight game - will be landing on Switch early next month. We first heard about this one
News Johnny Turbo Teases Data East's Arcade Beat 'Em Up Night Slashers For Switch
Prepare for scares
The Johnny Turbo line of games by Flying Tiger continues to expand courtesy of Data East's classic library of games. According to a post on the official Twitter account, the 1993 arcade beat 'em up Night Slashers is making its way across to the Switch in the near future. This title is often compared to Capcom's Final Fight...
News South Park: The Stick Of Truth Brings Crude Humour To The Switch On 25th September
Enter the fantasy world of the fourth-grade
In July, a Ubisoft financial report revealed South Park: The Stick of Truth would be released exclusively on the Switch eShop this September. Apparently, it wasn't a joke, with Ubisoft and South Park Digital Studios now announcing the first turn-based RPG will arrive next week, on the 25th, for the...
News This Is Pool Brings "Genre-Defining" Cue Sports Simulation To Switch In Early 2019
A new IP from the creators of Hustle Kings
VooFoo Studios has announced that it will be bringing This Is Pool - a brand new IP for the company - to the Nintendo Switch in "early 2019". The game comes from the creators of Hustle Kings and Pure Pool - two popular titles in the world of cue sports. Developed using an updated and completely revamped...
News Arena Of Valor Will Be Ready For Battle On 25th September, According To Japanese eShop Listing
Fight for free
Update: Tencent has now confirmed this date for the west. Original Story: The upcoming MOBA Arena of Valor was already locked in for a September release and now a listing on the Japanese eShop appears to have revealed the exact date the free-to-play title will be ready for battle. It's scheduled to arrive next week on the 25th. At...
News Fortnite's New Port-a-Fortress Item Looks Set To Make Building A Whole Lot Easier
Spiky Stadium also on the way
Epic Games' Fortnite has just gone into downtime for its upcoming version 5.41 patch, and a brand new item is set to arrive in the game later today which should make your building efforts much easier. Introducing the Port-a-Fortress, a new consumable which creates a massive fortress to defend against and repel enemies...
Random Recreating Nintendo Labo's Toy-Con Designs With LEGO Works Perfectly
Nintendo LEGO: Variety Kit
If you've treated yourself to your very own Nintendo Labo kit, you'll no doubt be aware that each box comes with its own wonderfully detailed instruction guide, telling you exactly which pieces of cardboard go where and how to put everything together. Naturally, though, the whole concept of Labo is centred around being...
News New Videos Explore The Lore Of Nintendo's Upcoming Mobile RPG Dragalia Lost
Learn more about the game's world
Nintendo has shared two brand new videos to provide us with more information on the upcoming smartphone action RPG, Dragalia Lost. It's quite easy to forget about Dragalia Lost with the constant stream of Switch news flying our way at the moment, but we're getting incredibly close to the mobile adventure's release...
News Zen Studios Announces Williams Pinball Volume One Is Coming To Pinball FX3 This October
Fish Tales is free
Zen Studios Pinball FX3 arguably offers the definitive digital pinball experience. Following the recent news the developer of the title had acquired the much-loved Williams and Bally pinball licence, it's now been revealed Williams Pinball Volume One will arrive on 9th October. As previously noted, the pack will include Medieval...
News NBA 2K Playgrounds 2 Will Slam Dunk Your Switch On 16th October
Featuring over 300 players at launch
2K has revealed that the upcoming arcade-style basketball game NBA 2K Playgrounds 2 will be arriving on Nintendo Switch on 16th October. This two-on-two arcade basketball title is set to feature over 300 players at launch – including legendary new additions like Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, and Kareem...
News New Hot Wheels-Themed DLC For Rocket League Speeds Onto Switch Next Week
Brand new cars, toppers, items and more
The Rocket League collaborations don't look to be coming to a halt anytime soon, with Psyonix and Hot Wheels announcing another round of themed DLC is arriving on 24th September for $5.99 (or the regional equivalent). The Hot Wheels Triple Threat DLC Pack includes three new battle-cars and a variety of...
Monday17th Sep 2018
Guide How To Get Nintendo Switch Online For Less Than $5 Per Year
A 100% legit method
Nintendo Switch Online launches this week, which means you'll have to pay if you want to carry on playing Splatoon 2, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, and any other premium online game. Note we said premium, so free to play titles like Fortnite and Paladins will
Rumour CoroCoro Appears To Confirm That Smash Ultimate Actually Has 108 Stages
Five still unannounced?
It would appear that the latest edition of Japan's CoroCoro magazine has given away a previously unknown fact about Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, with one page stating that the game will feature 108 playable stages. According to Source Gaming, that particular page - which is completely dedicated to information on the game -...
Guide How Cloud Saves Work In Nintendo Switch Online
Back it up
One of the best reasons to sign up for Nintendo Switch Online is cloud saves. Yes, they're finally arriving on Thursday when the online service finally launches. To help prepare you for the upcoming changes, we thought we'd give you a heads up on how cloud saves work on Nintendo Switch. That way you can get right into ensuring that you...
News Super Butoden Will Remain Exclusive To Dragon Ball FighterZ Pre-Orders
Buy now or miss out
If you were hoping the Super Nintendo game Dragon Ball Z: Super Butoden would eventually be added to the Switch eShop or upcoming online service, we've got some unfortunate news to share. Bandai Namco reportedly has no intentions of making the classic fighting game publicly available on Nintendo's latest system. When Nintendo...
News Nintendo Offering Exclusive Splatoon 2 Gear For 12-Month Switch Online Subscribers
Stay fresh
Nintendo is offering exclusive Splatoon 2 gear if you sign up to the Switch online service for 12-months. Here's what you'll get: Online Jersey Online Squidkid V Shoes The information again comes from Nintendo's official websites. The deal is available to both individual and family subscribers. Download codes for the items will be...
Review Dust: An Elysian Tail - Another Classic Indie Gem Makes Its Way To Switch
Dust to dust
It’s crazy to think it’s been six years since Dean Dodrill’s enchanting anthropomorphic action-RPG first slashed its way into our lives. Back when Xbox 360 - of all places - was the place to be for up and coming indie talent, Dust: An Elysian Tail emerged as a bright new addition to the Metroidvania genre long before it became the...
News Capcom Beat 'Em Up Bundle Is Receiving Four Different Retail Options In Japan
And some are pretty huge
One of the bigger surprises during the recent Nintendo Direct was Capcom Beat' Em Up Bundle. Featuring a selection of the most famous side-scrolling fighters from the company, this scrumptious looking bundle will be available from the eShop tomorrow, but Japanese fans can get their hands on a ridiculous amount of extras,...
News Switch NES Games Will Enhance Retro Experience With HD Resolution, Filters And Save States
Cursor clapping hand also included
More details about the NES games to be made available alongside the launch of the Nintendo Switch Online service have been revealed. Apart from the ability to play against others online, it's now been discovered the games will include a variety of features to make the experience more enjoyable for modern audiences...
Random Fortnite Has Supposedly Contributed To Five Percent Of Divorces In The UK
Surely it's more than that?
Epic Games' free-to-play battle royale title Fortnite has received a number of criticisms since mainstream audiences found out about its existence. It's been accused of inciting violence and creating gambling addictions and now it's apparently ruining marriages. According to a press release issued by UK-based website...
News My Nintendo Gold Points Can Be Used Towards Your Nintendo Switch Online Subscription
Make it even cheaper
If you've so much as opened a web page on the internet over the last week or so, you're probably aware that Nintendo's paid-for online service is launching this week - and fans are pretty divided on the whole topic. Putting itself firmly in the 'positive' side to the Switch Online argument, however, is the confirmation that...
News UK Charts Reveal That Only 2% Of NBA 2K19's Launch Sales Were On Switch
Super Mario Odyssey jumps back into top ten
UK gaming charts figures are now in for the week ending 15th September, revealing that Spider-Man has retained its top spot position and that NBA 2K19's Switch sales have been rather underwhelming at launch. In the all formats chart, NBA 2K19 managed to snag a very decent third place finish, narrowly...
Random Player Tries To Beat New Super Mario Bros. U Without Collecting A Single Coin
With weeks of planning
We often hear stories of amazing speedruns, or even people completing games without ever collecting any health power-ups, but this recent attempt at New Super Mario Bros. U takes things in a slightly different direction. Ceave Gaming on YouTube - who regularly plays the game over and over again with different goals - recently...
News This NES Encyclopedia Catalogues Every Game Released For The System In Lovely Book Form
Will be available worldwide
Whether you're old enough to remember buying your very own, or you're simply interested in gaming history, you'll no doubt be aware of the NES. The Nintendo Entertainment System - to give it its full name - first found its way into people's homes during the '80s, introducing players to the likes of Super Mario Bros. and...
News Think Of The Children Is A Chaotic Co-Op ‘Parenting Simulator’ Hitting Switch Next Week
Perfect practice for broody couples
Here's a random one for you: Jammed Up Studios and Fellow Traveller have announced that the "frantic co-op parenting simulator" Think of the Children will be available on Switch next week. You've been a bad parent, therefore finding yourself at the 'Court for bad parenting' where the prosecution presents a series...
News Alwa's Awakening Will Bring The 8-Bit Magic To Switch Next Week
Runs at 60fps with added HD Rumble
Alwa’s Awakening is finally making its way to Nintendo Switch, with a new release date of 27th September now confirmed for the title. We've been keeping an eye on this one for a while at Nintendo Life - the game was originally intended to be released on Wii U before eventually shifting to this release on Switch,...
Video Here's Another Look At Isabelle In Action In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Fishing rod special confirmed
One of the announcements that no doubt made into many people's top five September Nintendo Direct moments was the reveal of Isabelle in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. Yes, everyone's favourite, adorable yellow doggo has made it into Nintendo's biggest brawling franchi
News The Swindle Is Sneaking Its Way Towards A Brand New Heist On Switch Next Month
Pre-purchase discount available
Developer Studio Size Five Games and publisher Curve Digital have announced that The Swindle is making its way to Nintendo Switch next month. Previously released on Wii U back in 2015, The Swindle is a "steampunk cybercrime caper about breaking into buildings, stealing oodles of cash, and hot-footing it from the...
News Bombing Busters Ready For An Explosive Launch On Switch eShop This October
Same game, new name
Bombing Busters will unleash mayhem on the Switch eShop in both North America and Europe on 8th October. If the name doesn't ring a bell, its former name Bombing Bastards might. As explained by Sanuk Games' developer diary, the title was originally released on the Wii U eShop four years ago as Bombing Bastards. Although it made...
News Fan Persistence Pays Off As Block-Stacking Puzzler Tricky Towers Arrives On Switch
Giving the fans what they want
WeirdBeard Games has announced that its block-stacking puzzle game Tricky Towers will be released on Nintendo Switch on 11th October. Tricky Towers is a frantic physics-based tower building game where your wizard character uses magic to stabilise your creations, or to wreak havoc on the structure of your opponents'...
News Save The World As A Clumsy Robot In Jettomero: Hero Of The Universe, Out Soon On Switch
"Designed for audiences of all ages"
Ghost Time Games has revealed that Jettomero: Hero of the Universe is headed to the Nintendo Switch next month, with a release date of 4th October nicely secured. The game has you playing as Jettomero, a giant, indestructible, and adorably clumsy robot who's only hope is to save the human race. Players must...
News First-Person Horror Silver Chains Will Find A Spooky Home On Switch Early Next Year
A house viewing to forget
Headup Games has announced that first-person horror Silver Chains - a game from indie developer Cracked Heads Games - will be terrifying a Switch near you early next year. The game takes place inside an early 20th century English manor, where the Victorian architecture plays its part in creating an eerie atmosphere -...
Sunday16th Sep 2018
News Campaign Begins To Get Terminal Cancer Patient The Chance To Play Smash Bros. Ultimate
"December is a long way away"
Chris Taylor loves video games, and when Nintendo announced Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, he was just as pumped as everyone else - but with a catch. Taylor has terminal cancer and in July made the brave decision to decline any further treatment. He was given between 3 to 6 months to live. Taylor's comments on social...
News Wireless NES Controllers Won't Work With Other Games On Nintendo Switch
Compatibility not included
Since the initial Direct reveal, more information about the $59.99 wireless NES controller pack for the Switch has been discovered. Once again, the news is sourced from fine print located on Nintendo's official website. If you haven't already spotted it yourself, you might be interested to know the two controllers will be...
Review Surgeon Simulator CPR - You'll Never Look At Hospitals In The Same Way Again
Medical malady
This operation isn’t going well. It was meant to be a ‘simple’ heart transplant. Take the old ticker out, pop in the new one. Easy. This isn’t brain surgery after all (well, not yet, at least). But what should be a routine procedure in the theatre turns into a bloodbath of Eli Roth-style proportions. We’ve smashed the poor...
News Nintendo Confirms Free-To-Play Games Can Be Played Without Switch Online Membership
Sustaining communities
Last month, there was a rumour circulating that multiplayer free-to-play titles on the Switch would not be impacted by Nintendo's online service. This followed with the third-party developer Tencent confirming this with its very own game release, Arena of Val
Rumour Kirby's Extra Epic Yarn Will Apparently Be Exclusive To New Nintendo 3DS
Else stick with the Wii version
One of the highlights of the 3DS showcase during the recent Nintendo Direct was the announcement Kirby's Extra Epic Yarn - a remake of the charming Wii game - would be released in 2019. It'll include new features such as the ability to craft even bigger yarn balls, summon bead-collecting wind, outrun a demon in a new...
News Fight Crime When Batman: The Enemy Within Releases On Switch This October
Clean up Gotham City, again
Admirers of Gotham City's caped crusader will be pleased to hear the next Batman story is arriving very soon on the Switch. Telltale has announced Batman: The Enemy Within is flying on to Nintendo's latest platform on 2nd October: The game first popped up on the Switch radar earlier this year when it received a rating...
Random The 'N' Returns To The Logo At Nintendo's Kyoto Headquarters
A quick fix
You might recall a post last week about a horrific typhoon that devastated Japan and literally knocked the 'N' out of Nintendo at the company's head office in Kyoto. The storm was considered one of the worst to hit the country in 25 years, leaving a trail of destruction in major cities. Nintendo got off lightly in contrast, with the loss...
News Ultimate Chicken Horse Brings Level Creation Chaos To Switch On 25th September
Chimply Amazing update included
The chaotic level creation party platform game, Ultimate Chicken Horse, finally has a Nintendo Switch release date. It'll arrive on the eShop later this month on the 25th. The game was first announced for the Switch in February 2017, prior to the launch of Nintendo's hybrid system, and was originally locked in for Q3...
Saturday15th Sep 2018
Review Wasteland 2: Director's Cut - A Less-Than-Perfect Port Of A Turn-Based Tactical Classic
Your choice of beige, brown or rust
You hear that? That is the sound of companies scrambling to flog their back catalogue on Switch before the eShop becomes oversaturated. You might think that ship has sailed, but publishers continue to tout impressive sales figures on Nintendo’s ‘homeheld’, so next up is inXile’s Wasteland 2: Director’s...
News NES Games On Switch Playable For Up To Seven Days Without Internet Connection
Hop online or lose access
Nintendo's coverage of the Switch online service during the latest Direct broadcast briefly summarised what was in store for subscribers. For most parts, it was more of the same. Fortunately, a more detailed FAQ posted on Nintendo's website has shed some light on what exactly users can expect from certain aspects of the...
News Wizard Of Legend Receiving Magical Sky Palace Update Later This Year
Ready up
Indie developer Contingent99 has shown ongoing love for its magical dungeon crawler Wizard of Legend since the game's release on the Switch eShop earlier this year in May. When the procedurally generated game surpassed 500,000 sales in July, the developer released a new update titled Nocturne - adding in multiple quality-of-life...
News Nintendo's Brand Relevance Rises In The UK, PlayStation Still Most Recognised
Moves up two places
Nintendo has gone from strength to strength this generation thanks to the success of the Switch, so it's no surprise to hear its brand recognition has now risen this year within the UK. According to Prophet's Brand Relevance Index for 2018, which surveys 11,500 consumers in the UK about 240 brands across 27 different categories,...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (September 15th)
Here are our picks, but what are yours?
It's the weekend! And you know what that means - yes, it's time for the whole Nintendo Life community to get together to chat about the games we'll be playing over the next couple of days. This time around, our esteemed team of staff are working tirelessly on review coverage, reminiscing over games gone by,...
News Bethesda's Pete Hines Says Wolfenstein 3 Is "Absolutely" Happening
"We all have to see how it ends"
Bethesda has shown great support for the Switch since it was released, bringing key series like Elder Scrolls and Doom to the hybrid platform. During an interview with IGN last month, Bethesda's senior vice president of global marketing and communications Pete Hines said the demand for the publisher's IP on the...
Friday14th Sep 2018
Review Undertale - A Postmodern RPG Classic That Every Fan Of The Genre Should Play
"Aren't you happy?"
RPGs have been around for nearly as long as the modern gaming industry has, and though genre standards are constantly being raised through the generations, there tends to be a homogenous sameness that many RPGs inevitably fall victim into. Octopath Traveler, for example, is a fantastic game, but it’s about as firmly traditional...
News Assassin's Creed Odyssey Is Coming To Nintendo Switch, But There's A Catch
Every cloud has a sliver lining?
Well, that was unexpected. During the Japanese version of today's Nintendo Direct broadcast, there was a surprise announcement that wasn't present elsewhere in the world: Ubisoft's Assassin's Creed Odyssey is coming to the Nintendo Switch. However, before you get too excited, it would seem that the French...
News Nintendo Reveals Upcoming NES Game Releases For Switch Online Service
Three games per month
Nintendo's website for the Switch Online service is now listing the entire NES game launch line-up as well as every release up until the end of 2018. Below are the 20 games users of the service will have access to on launch: From this point onwards, three NES classics will be released each month: Solomon’s Key,
News Your Nintendo Switch Cloud Save Files Will Be Lost If Your Online Subscription Expires
Oh dear
As part of yesterday's Nintendo Direct, we were treated to a brand new video for Nintendo Switch Online - the new paid-for service which is scheduled to go live next week. Annoyingly, very little that we didn't already know was shared, but an FAQ section on the official Nintendo website gives us a little bit more information. One small...
Review Broforce - Infectious Low-Brow Blasting Fun With Your Favourite Movie Heroes
Bros before foes!
Switch owners have binged on a rich diet of sophisticated 2D platformers of late, and sometimes what's needed is a gaming palette cleanser before you dive back in. In that regard, Broforce is like an action-platforming sorbet in between meaty courses of Dead Cells and Hollow Knight. It's big, dumb, disposable fun in the best...
Round Up Nintendo Direct September 2018 - Every Switch And 3DS Announcement
Animal Crossing, Luigi's Mansion 3, and more!
Nintendo made up for its lacklustre E3 showing yesterday with a Nintendo Direct that harkened back to the glory days. We had massive first and third-party games announced, upcoming huge expansions for our current favourites, and a closer look at a few games we really didn't know much about. But enough...
Opinion What Did You Think Of Today's Nintendo Direct?
So many announcements!
Following last week's Nintendo Direct delay due to the earthquake in Hokkaido, the presentation - hosted by Shinya Takahashi - has now been and gone. The broadcast didn't waste any time, immediately revealing Luigi's Mansion 3 would be coming to the Switch in 2019. A brief segment focused on the 3DS was next in line,...
News Final Fantasy: Crystal Chronicles Remastered Will Be Digital-Only In North America
And potentially Europe, too
During yesterday's Nintendo Direct, it was confirmed that a whole load of Final Fantasy titles are headed to Switch, including one we already knew about - Final Fantasy: Crystal Chronicles Remastered Edition. Today, we've got some rather disappointing news for North American players - this reheated version of the GameC
Video Five Features Included With The Nintendo Switch Online Membership
Are you sold?
During the latest Direct presentation, Nintendo showed an overview trailer for the Switch Online service launching later this month. The video briefly covered five features including online play, a catalog of NES games, cloud backup for save data, additional online features available through the official smartphone app and the chance...
News Cities: Skylines Is Out Now On The Nintendo Switch
Start building your city today at home or on the go!
Cities: Skylines is now available on Nintendo Switch following a surprise announcement during today's Nintendo Direct. The city-building simulation game allows players to design their cities however they choose, while managing city resources such as power, water, and traffic alongside the...
Gallery Behold The Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Nintendo Switch Hardware Bundle
Those Joy-Con are smashing!
During the recent Nintendo Direct, a lovely Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Nintendo Switch hardware bundle was revealed which we must admit has us all salivating. Of course, the bundle comes with a digital download of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate pre-installed. But Smash fans will really appreciate the artwork on the Switch...
News Nintendo Confirms That Animal Crossing is Coming To Switch Next Year
2019 has never seemed further away
In closing out today's Nintendo Direct, the company announced Animal Crossing would be coming to the Switch. This marks the first time in over 10 years that a mainline Animal Crossing game has appeared on a Nintendo home console. The team here at Nintendo Life is, to put it mildly, excited about the release. All...
News Taiko no Tatsujin: Drum ‘n’ Fun! Is Getting A Collector's Edition In Europe With Drum Included
Play it the right way
Bandai Namco has given us a first look at Taiko no Tatsujin: Drum ‘n’ Fun!'s upcoming Collector's Edition. Currently only confirmed for Europe, this bundle includes the lovely drum controller. Details about the western release have slowly but surely been finding their way to our eager eyes for a while now - including the...
Gallery Check Out The Splatoon 2 Ver.4 Update
Splatoon continues to stay fresh
During today's Nintendo Direct, Nintendo showed off a lengthy trailer for Splatoon 2's latest update, Version 4. In the trailer we got a glimpse at new weapons, stages and fashion items. We've put together a small gallery for you to feast your eyes upon below. Interestingly, one screenshot provided by Nintendo...
News Wireless Famicom Controllers Are Being Released For The Nintendo Switch In Japan
Available in a two pack
While the western Nintendo Direct was happening, Japan also held its own presentation. During this, it was revealed Japanese Switch owners would be able to play Famicom games via the Nintendo Switch Online service with the assistance of brand new wireless Famicom controllers. These controllers will even be available in a two...
News The Capcom Beat ’Em Up Bundle Will Tickle Your Side-Scrolling Fighter Itch
Final Fight! Captain Commando! Battle Circuit!
Capcom is bundling up some of its most famous side-scrolling fighters in a slap-happy collection that will have arcade fans giggling with glee. Capcom Beat ’Em Up Bundle includes Final Fight, Captain Commando, King of Dragons, Knights of the Round, Warriors of Fate, Armored Warriors and Battle...
News A Brand New RPG From The Creators Of Pokémon Is Coming To Switch
With the working title of 'Town'
A surprise announcement came during today's Nintendo Direct where Game Freak, world-renowned for their development of the main series Pokémon titles, revealed Town, a new RPG coming to Nintendo Switch in 2019. Set entirely in a small village under rule of a castle, this new RPG explores the aftermath of invading...
News These New Nintendo Switch Travel Cases Look Perfect For Every Situation
Three designs to suit your needs
Tech accessory manufacturer tomtoc has released a new line of Nintendo Switch travel cases, with three different options available to suit your specific needs. Each case comes with three layers of different materials, aiming to keep the designs light but sturdy, ensuring your console is safe. The outside is made...
News Japanese Nintendo Direct Shows Handful Of Indie Games Coming Soon To Switch
A growing library
The Japanese Direct was slightly different to the western broadcast. During one part of the presentation, there was a segment for upcoming indie releases on the Switch. Nidhogg 2 by Messhof is scheduled for fall this year, as is Downwell by Devolver Digital. Tangledeep from Impact Gameworks
News Mega Man 11 Switch Release Will Include amiibo Support
Mega awesome
Last week, Capcom released a Mega Man 11 demo on the eShop to give us a taste of the new entry in the series. With the game due out on the Switch on 2nd October, the latest direct has today revealed an exclusive feature for the Nintendo version of the game. You will be able to unlock helpful in-game items - such as energy tanks - on a...
News Nintendo Partners With Asmodee Digital To Bring Best-Selling Tabletop Games To Switch
Catan, Pandemic, Lord of the Rings and more!
As part of the small avalanche of game announcements that came from yesterday's Nintendo Direct, it was revealed that Asmodee Digital is set to bring a selection of fan-favourite tabletop games to Switch. Full adaptations of best-selling card and board games are on the way, adding yet another dimension...
Video Here's Your First Look At Star Fox's Wolf In Starlink: Battle For Atlas
Playtime's over
In yesterday's Nintendo Direct, we got our first glimpse at one of the characters set to make an appearance in Starlink: Battle for Atlas, and Star Fox fans around the world were no doubt shaking with Direct-hype excitement. Yes, we finally got to see Fox's rival, Wolf O'Donnell. Nintendo didn't share too many details about Wolf's...
Video Civilization VI Gets Its First Nintendo Switch Trailer
Relive the hype
If you've recovered from the mayhem of the Nintendo Direct, you may remember that Civilization VI for Nintendo Switch was shown off in its own little segment. 2K and Firaxis Games have now shared the video online, so feel free to check it out above if you missed it. Of course, we actually already knew of the game's existence on...
Review Haunted Dungeons: Hyakki Castle - Interesting Ideas Squandered By Dull Design
Crawling in the dark
First-person dungeon crawlers have been around for a long time, and like most genres, they’ve evolved over the years in order to find new relevance. Some have stuck to the classic turn-based RPG model and thrown in modern visuals and humour - such as the recent Labyrinth of Refrain: Coven of Dusk - while others have followed...
News Yoshi’s Crafted World Is Coming To The Switch In Spring 2019
Crafty
Nintendo may have slipped up the other day and let us all know the name of Yoshi's upcoming Switch adventure ahead of today's Nintendo Direct broadcast, but now it's officially confirmed that Yoshi’s Crafted World is the final title. In the game, you play as an adorable Yoshi travelling through a world crafted from household items like...
News 3DS Remake Of Mario & Luigi: Bowser’s Inside Story Arrives Next January
New side story included
The 3DS announcements made during the most recent Nintendo Direct might have been brief, but at least owners of the beloved portable system have something to look forward to in the near future. Following the reveal of Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story + Bowser Jr's Journey earlier this year in May, Nintendo's latest...
News Mario Tennis Aces Update Hits The Court On September 19th
Lace up your shoes with new characters and co-op mode
Today's Nintendo Direct showcased a slew of new characters coming to Mario Tennis Aces, alongside a brand new game mode. First, four new characters were revealed to be joining the roster as part of the Version 2 Update. These four characters include: Birdo (All Around) Shy Guy...
News Fantasy RPG Fairy Fencer F: Advent Dark Force Is Heading To Switch This Year
Multiple stories included
Fairy Fencer F: Advent Dark Force is headed to the Nintendo Switch in "fall 2018", it has been announced. Published by Ghostlight Interactive in Europe and Idea Factory International in the US, this upcoming Switch edition is a port of the PS4 expanded version which released in 2016; the original game - simply titled Fairy...
News Critically Acclaimed Mobile Hit Downwell Confirmed For Switch, TATE Mode Included
Shown in the Japanese Direct
Despite being a worldwide Nintendo Direct, yesterday's show did contain several moments unique to particular regions. One game that was shown off in the Japanese Direct, but didn't appear in the western shows, was Downwell. The game is a roguelike, platforming, shooter mash-up, with a vertically scrolling display for...
News Pre-Orders Are Live For The Smash Bros. Ultimate Pro Controller At The Nintendo UK Store
Go! Go! Go!
Pre-orders for the gorgeous Super Smash Bros. Ultimate-inspired Pro Controller are now live in the UK, directly from the Nintendo Official UK Store. If you're looking for the ultimate way to play the upcoming Super Smash Bros. game, this new controller could be just the way to do it. We were recently treated to a video which presented...
News The Escapists: Complete Edition Is Breaking Free On Switch Later This Month
Pricing also confirmed
Team17 has revealed that The Escapists: Complete Edition will be making its way to Nintendo Switch later this month, launching on the system on 25th September. If you missed the initial announcement last month, this edition of the game promises to be the most content-packed version so far, including all the prisons from the
News Luigi's Mansion On 3DS Will Let You Share The Scares Alongside A Friend
It's dangerous to go alone
Nintendo's latest Direct dished up a few spooky surprises including the announcement Luigi's Mansion 3 was on the way to the Switch in 2019. Later on, we also found out a bit more about the upcoming 3DS release. In Luigi's original outing - returning on 12th October in North America and 19th October in Europe - players...
News Space-Shooter Warframe Launches For Switch On 20th November
Prepare for space-ninja action on the go
Space ninja's rejoice! As announced during today's Nintendo Direct, Warframe will finally make its way to Nintendo Switch on November 20th. The free-to-play online looter-shooter from Digital Extremes allows players to amass collections of weapon and gear to tackle PvE missions across a variety of planets...
News Nintendo Direct Reveals New Details On Hairstyling In Pokémon: Let's Go
“Pikachu used Hair Whip! It’s super effective”
While we’ve had a few sneak peeks into the upcoming hairstyle features in Pokémon: Let’s Go, today’s Nintendo Direct finally revealed how you can become the very best Pokémon hairstylist, like no one ever was: using your Switch’s touchscreen. Nintendo announced that petting your partner...
News Let The Switch's HD Rumble Scare You Silly In Whispering Willows, Out Later This Month
Pre-orders available now
Akupara Games has announced that Whispering Willows - an upcoming adventure puzzle game - will be launching on Nintendo Switch on 27th September. In the game, you'll be following the story of a young girl called Elena Elkhorn as she embarks on a harrowing journey to find her missing father and discover the secrets of the...
News Narrative Mystery Game A Case Of Distrust Will Be Investigating The Switch Next Week
Set in 1924 San Francisco
Serenity Forge has announced that its upcoming narrative mystery A Case of Distrust will be arriving on Nintendo Switch next week. A Case of Distrust is described as "a blend of the board game Sherlock Holmes: Consulting Detective, adventure games 80 Days and Phoenix Wright, the poster design of Saul Bass, and the...
Thursday13th Sep 2018
News Bethesda Has Spoken To Nintendo About Smash Bros., Future Nintendo Exclusives Are "Possible"
Doomguy in Smash?
Just a couple of years ago, the very thought of any major Bethesda title appearing on a Nintendo platform was practically impossible, with all of the studio's hugely popular hits releasing exclusively on more powerful, rival consoles. With the Switch, however, times have changed, and the relationship between Bethesda and Nintendo...
Review NBA 2K19 - Effortlessly The Best Basketball Sim On Nintendo Switch
Court is in session
It’s no coincidence that this NBA 2K19’s MyCareer story is called ‘The Way Back’. Following on from the issues that dogged last year’s entry on every platform - namely the heavy-reliance on microtransactions and glacial pace of progression for those not willing to sink extra money into it - developer Visual Concepts is...
News Final Fantasy VII Is Finally Coming To A Nintendo Console
Along with IX, X, XII and pretty much every other Final Fantasy game
Those of you with long memories will no doubt recall that Final Fantasy VII was originally supposed to launch on the Nintendo 64. Square and Nintendo enjoyed a prosperous relationship through the NES and SNES eras, and it was assumed that this would continue with the company's...
Review Senran Kagura Reflexions - Cheap Titillation Masquerading As A Love Story
A massage simulator that’s strictly NSFW
With so many unique hardware features at its disposal, Nintendo Switch has given developers plenty of inspiration when it comes to using the HD Rumble and gyro-controls of the Joy-Cons. We’ve aimed down imaginary sights with triple-A first-person shooters, pulled off many a routine with dancing simulators...
News Nintendo Switch System Update 6.0.0 Launches Alongside Online Service
eShop maintenance also planned
Nintendo's North American website has revealed the next system update for the Switch will arrive on 18th September alongside the launch of the online service. After installing version 6.0.0, it will no longer be possible to unlink your Nintendo account from your Switch user account. This means you have until this date...
News New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe Coming to Nintendo Switch in January
164 courses, new characters inbound, too
Nintendo today announced New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe, a new version of the Wii U launch title featuring new characters, Nabbit and Toadette. In total the game includes over 164 courses, and introduces and all new character, Peachette, who Toadette transforms into after getting a mushroom. we'll have much...
Watch Nintendo Direct September 2018 Broadcast - Live!
35 minutes of greatness awaits
The much-delayed Nintendo Direct is finally here, and we'll be live-streaming it from this very page. Tune in, leave some comments in the chat and make sure you've got a hot beverage ready - it's going to be 35 minutes of pure gaming greatness! <liveblog id="nintendo-direct_2018-13-09_na" tags="#NintendoDirect"...
News Diablo III: Eternal Collection Launches 2nd November On Switch, File Size Also Revealed
Pre-orders now available, too!
Nintendo has revealed the release date for Diablo III: Eternal Collection on Switch. If you hadn't already guessed from the title, that magical date is 2nd November. The announcement comes via Nintendo of America's official Twitter page, which has shared the following message and a delightfully exciting GIF. The...
Review Nintendo Labo Toy-Con 03: Vehicle Kit - Death By Cardboard Or The Best Labo Kit Yet?
You'll need to be a master builder for sure
The first two Nintendo Labo kits offered two very different takes on what was – and still is – a groundbreaking concept. The Variety Kit allowed you to create a whole host of gadgets each backed by their own interactive experiences, while the Robot Kit had a sharper focus and arguably presented a more...
News The First Two Sega AGES Titles Are Finally Launching On Switch Next Week
Japanese release date confirmed
The first two titles set to appear as part of the Sega AGES range on Switch have finally received a confirmed release date. Both Sonic the Hedgehog and Thunder Force IV will be available on 20th September. The news comes from the latest issue of Weekly Famitsu, where Sega has confirmed the new release date after an...
News Luigi's Mansion 3 Will Be Haunting The Switch Next Year
Bustin' on the Switch makes us feel good
With classic GameCube Luigi's Mansion coming to the 3DS later this year, you might think that's all the spooky ghost-busting action that Nintendo has planned for us. However in today's Nintendo Direct broadcast, we have learnt that Luigi still has unfinished business with those colourful ghosts and he will...
Nintendo Download 13th September (North America)
Xenoblade Chronicles 2: Torna, Undertale and Wasteland 2!
The latest Nintendo Download update for North America has arrived, and it's bringing new games galore to the eShop in your region. As always, be sure to drop a vote in our poll and a comment down below with your potential picks for the week. Enjoy! Nintendo Switch retail: Xenoblade...
Nintendo Download 13th September (Europe)
NBA 2K19, Bastion, Dust!
The latest Nintendo Download update for Europe has arrived, and it's bringing new games galore to the eShop in your region. As always, be sure to drop a vote in our poll and a comment down below with your potential picks for the week. Enjoy! Switch Retail - New Releases: NBA 2K19 (2K Games, €69.99 / £54.99) - NBA 2K...
News Katamari Damacy Is Rolling Onto The Nintendo Switch This November
Na naaaaah na na na naaah na na naaaaah na na na na na naaaaaaaaah
The Katamari series is finally rolling onto a Nintendo platform this year with the announcement of Katamari Damacy Reroll for Switch during the latest direct. The Namco game was first released on the PlayStation 2 in 2004. The story is about the king of the cosmos who makes a prince...
Review The Spectrum Retreat - A Portal-Style Puzzler Worthy Of Your Attention
Four stars on TripAdvisor!
If we were to knock together an old-fashioned ‘someting meets something’ comparison to describe The Spectrum Retreat, ‘Gone Home-meets-Portal in the hotel from The Shining’ would probably fit the bill. That conveys the tone of this FPS narrative puzzler but saddles it with expectations any developer would struggle...
Video Get A First Look At Nickelodeon Kart Racers On Nintendo Switch
Check out its first trailer
The first trailer has arrived for Nickelodeon Kart Racers - the multiplayer racing game set to feature iconic Nickelodeon animated characters. If you missed the announcement a couple of months ago, the game stars fan-favourite characters from the likes of SpongeBob SquarePants, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Rugrats, Hey...
News Build Your Own Fantasy School In Valthirian Arc: Hero School Story, Out On Switch Next Month
You call the shots
PQube and developer Agate have revealed that their upcoming RPG/simulation hybrid Valthirian Arc: Hero School Story will release on Switch next month. Oh, and there's a shiny new trailer for it, too. Blending tactical RPG adventure and building simulation with combat and loot mechanics, this game plonks you into the shoes of a...
News Store Your Switch Games On These Lovely Sega-Inspired MicroSD Cards
Console-ception
To celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Mega Drive and the 20th anniversary of the Dreamcast, a new collection of Sega-inspired microSD cards are set to hit Japan (with international shipping options). As you can see, designs for the Mega Drive, Dreamcast, and Sega Saturn are available, with each card taking on the appearance of...
News Super Mario Party Bundle For South Korea Revealed
Pre-order bonus for standalone game purchase
Back in August, Nintendo revealed a Super Mario Party bundle including a physical copy of the title and a neon green and neon pink Joy-Con set was making its way to Europe. Following this, a similar but different bundle was discovered on Nintendo's Japanese
News Japan's Nintendo Labo Contest Winners Include Amazing Luigi's Mansion AR And Toilet Paper Game
Far too much talent
A couple of months ago, winners of the North American Nintendo Labo contest were announced and we were pretty blown away; with the likes of a solar-powered, cardboard accordion and a teapot minigame on show, we quickly realised that we needed to brush up on our Labo skills. Now, the Japanese contest winners have been announced,...
News Animal Crossing's Isabelle Joins The Fight In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
A new leaf
Isabelle from the Animal Crossing series is fed up with filing papers in the mayor's office and has decided to join the battle in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate on the Nintendo Switch. The surprise announcement was made by the pup herself towards the end of the latest Direct broadcast. The popular character, who originally debuted in New...
News Fantasy Strategy Game Armello Arrives On Switch At The End Of The Month
Update: Also with 'Complete Edition'
Update: Both Armello and a DLC-including Armello – Complete Edition have now been announced for all regions, and are both available to pre-order today via the Nintendo eShop for $19.99 USD / €19.99 / £14.99 and $39.99 USD / €39.99 / £29.99 respectively. Original Article: The Australian-based indie...
News Survival Horror Game Death Mark Arrives On Switch This Halloween With Limited Edition
Spooky
Aksys Games has revealed a shiny, new limited edition for the upcoming survival horror Death Mark, letting us know that the game will launch on the creepiest day of the year - Halloween - for good measure. In Death Mark, a strange rumour is spreading around Tokyo which says that those who bear the 'Mark' will die. Unexpectedly appearing on...
News Nintendo Restocks Super Smash Bros. amiibo In The UK Ahead Of Ultimate's Launch
Get them while you can
Leading up to the release of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate on Nintendo Switch in December, Nintendo's online store in the UK has restocked a number of the game's amiibo. If you missed the original wave the first time around, you can now get your hands on the likes of Mario, Pikachu, Link, and Peach, as well as several Smash...
News High-Speed Hack And Slash Mitsurugi Kamui Hikae Slices Up Switch Next Week
Save the world
The 2014 title Mitsurugi Kamui Hikae by Japanese indie studio Zenith Blue will be slashing its way onto the Nintendo Switch next week. According to a listing on the Japanese eShop, the game arrives on 20th September. As it has been released on various other platforms in the west previously and also supports English, it’s expected...
Unlimited fun
American publisher Nicalis, best known in recent times for releasing an array of physical games on the Switch, has today announced the South Korean-developed title Dungreed is coming to Nintendo's hybrid platform. A launch date has not been confirmed. Developed by Team Horay in Seoul, Dungreed is a 2D side-scrolling action game...
News Switch Still Dominating Japanese Hardware Charts But PS4 Takes Home The Software Glory
Spider-Man wins the crown
Nintendo's reign over the Japanese charts has been receiving the odd dent or two over the last couple of weeks, with a healthy number of top-tier PlayStation titles wreaking havoc at the top. This week's no different, with a couple of new releases spoiling Nintendo's fun once again. Marvel’s Spider-Man unsurprisingly...
News Worms W.M.D. Is Getting Physical On Switch Later Today, Only 4,000 Copies Available
From Super Rare Games
If you love your physical Switch games, you might want to get ready for this next potential addition to your library. Worms W.M.D. is launching as a physical release today thanks to Super Rare Games. Only 4,000 copies of the title will be going on sale, and pre-orders are set to open later today at the link below. You can...
News Good Catch Games Announces Black & White Bushido For Nintendo Switch
"The better way to fight like a ninja"
London-based developer Good Catch has revealed the ninja-themed fighting game Black & White Bushido is headed to the Switch. The reveal was made in the form of an amusing video, as can be seen above. Black & White Bushido is a 2D "stealth-em-up" arena brawler for four people, pitting light...
News Kirby's Extra Epic Yarn Unravels On 3DS In 2019
Based on the hit Wii game
Kirby's Epic Yarn from the Wii era is making a comeback. During the latest Nintendo Direct presentation today Nintendo announced Kirby's Extra Epic Yarn for the 3DS family of systems. The game is scheduled for a 2019 release. Players can expect some new features - like the ability to craft even bigger yarn balls, summon...
News Terraria Publisher 505 Games Expands Coverage To Japan And South Korea
World domination
Publisher 505 Games - a subsidiary of the Italian company Digital Bros. - is reportedly expanding its horizons by opening a new branch in Toyko. According to Japanese publication Famitsu, this office will also cover South Korea. The new office is said to specifically focus on intellectual property management and licensing. Digital...
News Embrace The Joys Of Chickens And Chiptune In Old School Musical, Out Now On Switch
Another crazy trailer has arrived
La Moutarde's crazy rhythm game Old School Musical is out today on Switch, and the developer has shared yet another bonkers trailer to celebrate. If you missed the news last month, this game is aiming to send players back to the golden years of the 8-Bit era. The main protagonists, Tib and Rob, have been trained to...
Wednesday12th Sep 2018
Reminder You Don't Need Xenoblade Chronicles 2 To Play Torna – The Golden Country
DLC or physical game card? The choice is yours...
Xenoblade Chronicles 2 is getting its biggest helping yet of DLC goodness this week in the form of Torna – The Golden Country, but the way in which Nintendo is distributing this stand-alone story has caused some confusion for players. We've had a few concerned emails from readers wondering exactly...
News The Apple Watch Gets A Bit Of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Love
Samus on your wrist!
The Apple Watch has made a massive impact in the wearables arena, primarily down to its renewed focus on fitness applications. You can even explore the world of Pokémon GO from your wrist with the Apple Watch. Ahead of Apple's big release event today - where the new Apple Watch Series 4 is sure to be revealed, along with...
News Nintendo Direct Officially Rescheduled For Tomorrow, Thursday 13th September
The show must go on!
The news you've all been waiting for is here! As we suggested, the recently announced Nintendo Direct has now been officially rescheduled for Thursday 13th September. As you'll no doubt recall, a Nintendo Direct was announced on Wednesday 5th September. Planned to air the following day, this presentation was going to explore...
News All Versions Of Minecraft Bedrock Edition Have Received Dedicated Servers, Except Switch
Hello darkness, my old friend
Minecraft - or, specifically, the Minecraft Bedrock Edition series of titles - has now received dedicated servers for players across the board. Unfortunately, this feature has arrived on every platform other than Nintendo Switch. Dedicated servers allow players on Windows and Linux computers to set up their...
News Nintendo Switch Online Will Start On 19th September, More Info Coming In Direct
18th in North America
Nintendo has confirmed that the Nintendo Switch Online service will be going live on 19th September in Europe, and the day before (18th) in North America. The news comes immediately after the confirmation that the recently delayed Nintendo Direct has been rescheduled for tomorrow, Thursday 13th September. All Nintendo...
News Fans' Passion For Waluigi's Smash Exclusion Is "Fantastic", Says Nintendo's Andrew Collins
"And let's face it, it's funny"
Lots of (usually very angry) people want Waluigi to be a playable character in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. We know it, you know it, the poor souls working as Nintendo forum moderators definitely know it, and even game creator Masahiro Sakurai knows it, but that hasn't stopped fans taking every possible opportunity to...
News The Second Batch of Sega AGES Switch Titles Will Include Sonic 2, Out Run And More
Another five games in total
The latest issue of Weekly Famitsu has revealed the next set of games scheduled to be released as part of the Sega AGES range. The new titles are Space Harrier, (which was actually confirmed last week and has seen a relatively recent release on 3DS), Sonic the Hedgehog 2, Columns II, Out Run, and
Video Lots of Characters Just Won't Make It Into Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Hashtags won't help you now
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is shaping up to be just that; the ultimate Super Smash Bros. game. But no matter how many characters are included as playable fighters, a colossal majority of those people beg for Sakurai to include on social media just won't make it in. So to take a slightly different stance, rather than talk...
News Custom Robo Producer Announces Synaptic Drive For Switch, A Competitive 3D Shooter
To be shown at Tokyo Game Show
Japanese developer Thousand Games has revealed that a game under the name of Synaptic Drive is currently in the works for Nintendo Switch. Directed by Kouji Kenjou, the producer and creator of Custom Robo, the title is described as a "competitive 3D shooting game". The game is currently in a prototype...
Review Time Carnage - A Silly But Mildly Enjoyable Tribute To Classic Light Gun Shooters
Time to kill
It’s surprising there aren’t more VR ports on Nintendo Switch. Sure, you can’t enjoy the sensory immersion of wearing a headset, but with the support for motion-controls via the Joy-Cons there’s a huge amount of potential to utilise the console’s unique hardware features. Thumper made a fine port from VR to Switch and Surgeon...
News Fortnite Update On Switch Sacrifices Video Capture Feature To Enhance Performance
Gone but not forgotten
Epic Games looks to be taking extreme measures to enhance the performance and stability of Fortnite on the Nintendo Switch as the latest update has disabled the video capture feature. Kotaku reports Fortnite's subreddit community noticed this common feature, found in the majority of Switch games, had been removed...
News Splatoon Crossover With Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp Teased By Nintendo
Inklings who like camping
Update: Below is what you can expect. The event starts on 13th September. Original article: As the wait continues for the next mainline entry in the Animal Crossing series to be announced, Nintendo remains focused on the micro-transaction mobile release, Pocket Camp. Anyone who plays this game on a...
Hardware Classics Exploring Luigi's Debut, The Mario Bros. Game & Watch
Everyone has to start somewhere
Luigi may not be quite as famous as his illustrious sibling, but there's a fair chance that you could stop a random person on the street and they'd still be able to identify him or at the very least acknowledge his association with the Super Mario Bros. series. Keeping this in mind, it's an odd sensation to play the...
News Nintendo Seeking Senior Security Software Engineer With Hacking Expertise
If you can't beat them, hire them
Given Nintendo's recent crackdown on emulation, piracy and hacking, it comes as no surprise the company is now seeking an individual who specialises in tightening up security and identifying any vulnerabilities. Nintendo Technology Development - a known hardware division of the company - has posted a new job listing...
Anniversary Pokémon Yellow Turns 20 Years Old Today
Oh, the memories
Twenty years ago today, on 12th September 1998, Pokémon Yellow launched in Japan. Technically called 'Pokémon Yellow Version: Special Pikachu Edition', this game arrived on the Game Boy Color as an enhanced version of Pokémon Red and Green (known in the west as Pokémon Red and Blue). While many features of the game were...
News EGX 2018 Game Listing Reveals That Oddworld: Stranger's Wrath Is Headed To Switch
Where did that come from?
Nintendo has revealed that Oddworld: Stranger's Wrath is headed to the Switch, listing it as one of the many playable titles at this year's EGX event in the UK. This marks the first time that the game will be playable on a Nintendo platform; the game originally released on Xbox in 2005 before seeing updated versions hit...
Feature As Team17 Launches Its 100th Game, We Look Back On Its First Nintendo Outing
"My monitor did go zipping across the office in a moment of rage"
Recently, UK publisher Team17 passed a significant milestone - it released its 100th game. Since the company was founded in 1990, the firm has gone from being a developer to a fully-fledged publisher and has been behind classic titles such as Alien Breed, Superfrog, Body Blows and -...
News Nintendo Set To Bring Smash Bros. Ultimate To College Football Games Across The US
Before its official release
To ramp up the hype before the game's official release - and to give people the opportunity to have a bit of fun, of course - Nintendo is set to bring Super Smash Bros. Ultimate to "notable" college football matches in the US over the coming months. The action comes thanks to a partnership with Wendy’s...
News Moonlighter Opens For Business On Nintendo Switch This November
Fight to sell
11 Bit Studios has now locked in the month of November for the release of Moonlighter on Switch. As previously revealed, the title will receive both a digital and physical release. If you haven't heard about Moonlighter before, it's an action RPG featuring rogue-lite elements. It's a somewhat unique combination as you take on the...
News Rygar And Aggressors of Dark Kombat Join Hamster's Growing Switch Library Tomorrow
More Hamster goodness on Switch
Hamster has revealed that both Arcade Archives NeoGeo Rygar and ACA NeoGeo Aggressors of Dark Kombat are heading to Nintendo Switch tomorrow. In case you're unfamiliar with either of these games, we've included some background info and a handful of lovely images for both below. Check them out! Rygar Created by...
News Shmup-Platformer Velocity 2X Makes Its Nintendo Debut On Switch Next Week
"The ultimate version"
Curve Digital has announced that Velocity 2X will now be releasing on 20th September on Switch. A direct successor to the 2012 PlayStation hit Velocity, Velocity 2 marks the first time a game in the series has arrived on a Nintendo console. The game follows the story of Lt. Kai Tana, a brave pilot who has found herself...
News Japanese Players Vote Overcooked 2 As The Most Recommended Digital Switch Game Of August
Lots of Overcooked love!
Once again, Nintendo has invited Japanese Switch players to vote for their most recommended digital games, and Team17's Overcooked series has plenty to shout about. As has become a monthly tradition, this survey invites Japanese players who have actually played Switch software titles to take part in random questionnaires,...
News Niantic Reports 35 Percent Increase In Active Pokémon GO Usage Since May
Social features are growing the game
The most recent Niantic blog post, predominantly focused on Pokémon GO, has revealed the mobile sensation has seen a 35 percent increase in active usage since May. Following the introduction of the new social features in June, the game has seen a boom of sorts - with 113 million friend...
News The Darkside Detective: Season 2 Will Bring Another Dose Of Comedy Adventure To Switch
Kickstarter launches today
Irish studio Spooky Doorway has revealed that the second season of the comedy point-and-click adventure, The Darkside Detective, is on its way to Switch. Unsurprisingly called The Darkside Detective: Season 2, this game is a classic point-and-click adventure title with a distinct sense of humour. Season 1 came with six...
Tuesday11th Sep 2018
Rumour Nintendo Direct To Be Rescheduled For Thursday 13th September
Buckle yourselves in
Update: The official Twitter account for Platinum Train has now confirmed that the tweet posted below is not related to a Nintendo Direct. Our trusted sources still indicate that the Direct will be taking place as explained in the original article, however. Original Article: It's Nintendo Direct rumour time once again,...
Rumour The "Leaked" Smash Bros. Edition Switch Console Might Be Real After All
Given away by the Pokémon edition?
A few weeks ago, a blurry image of a Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Switch bundle began to float around the internet, seemingly originating from users on sites such as Reddit and ResetEra who claimed to have found the image on the website of French retailer, Carrefour. Natu
Review Labyrinth Of Refrain: Coven Of Dusk - A Dungeon-Crawling RPG That's Not For Kids
Puppet power
The classic dungeon-crawling RPG has been around for a long time. From the Ultima games right through to the Wizardry series, we’ve been treated to a genre that’s remained very niche, but still incredibly compelling when in the hands of the right developer. So when Nippon Ichi - the Japanese studio most commonly known for...
Review Bastion - A Captivating Indie Gem That Hasn't Been Dulled By The Passage Of Time
You've done good, Kid
The debate over whether or not video games should be considered an artform will likely never reach a firm conclusion, but that doesn’t stop developers from trying to show how a game can be something more meaningful and touching than mere disposable entertainment. Enter Bastion, the debut release from Supergiant Games, which...
Review Gone Home - A Peerless Masterclass In Interactive Storytelling Comes To Switch
Family values
We’re all happy at how well Nintendo Switch is performing - not just because we’re obvious Ninty fans, but because such success has opened the door to a much wider and diverse range of titles than any other platform in the Big N’s history. So it’s fitting that something as niche and avant-garde as the 'walking simulator' is...
Random Warner Bros. Seems A Little Unsure On How The Switch Actually Works
Riddikulus
If you missed the news, LEGO Harry Potter Collection was recently revealed for Nintendo Switch, bringing both LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4 and LEGO Harry Potter: Years 5-7 to the console in one juicy package. It appears that publisher Warner Bros. is rather confused about how to present the game's front cover, however...
Video What Can We Hope for and Expect from the Delayed Nintendo Direct?
Final Fantasy for one thing
As with every Nintendo Direct, our minds have been buzzing with possibilities of what games might, may, or must be announced and/or featured. Thanks to some unusually sudden third party gubbins we can be fairly certain of a few things that were planned to be included, and may yet remain in the rescheduled Direct whenever...
News Projectile-Fighting Game Lethal League Blaze Hits The Switch In 2019
The future of ball sports
The original Lethal League might not be well-known, but it was a unique take on the fighting genre - requiring you to smack a ball directly at your opponent's face until they could take no more. Nintendo purist will this time be able to join in on the four-player local and online action, with Team Reptile's announcement it...
News Zelda: Breath Of The Wild Becomes Best-Selling 3D Zelda Game In Japan
Ocarina of Time moves to second place
Earlier this year, Nintendo revealed The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild had sold almost ten million units worldwide. This technically made it the best-selling Zelda outing of all time - if you didn’t include remasters of existing releases. As revealed by
News The New Switch Version Of Gone Home Features Official SNES Cartridges
Did your favourite make the cut?
First-person exploration indie hit Gone Home has finally arrived on Nintendo Switch, and there's one rather significant change that can be spotted with a close attention to detail. If you're unfamiliar with the game, Gone Home has you play as a young woman exploring an empty house. Along the way, you can pick up -...
News Professor Layton And The Curious Village Will Be Released On Mobile In The West
No release date yet
In May, Famitsu magazine revealed Professor Layton and the Curious Village would receive a mobile HD remake in Japan. At the time, there was no mention if the game would be released in the west. A tweet from Apple's App Store Twitter account has now confirmed the title will be releas
"We didn't have time"
The recent release of Marvel's Spider-Man on the PlayStation 4 has ignited many conversations about the video game history of the web-slinger. Gadgets 360 recently spoke to Indiagames alumni Hrishi Oberoi, Srinivasan Veeraraghavan, and Vishal Gondal to discuss the first ever mobile phone Spider-Man game made in Mumbai...
Gallery A Closer Look At The Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu And Eevee Switch Console
A thing of beauty
As you're no doubt aware by now, a brand new Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee! Switch console has been revealed for worldwide release. Launching on the same date as the games (16th November), the system features some lovely artwork of the main mascots and other goodies included in the box. In case...
News Fantasy Turn-Based Tactical RPG Exorder Marches Onto Switch This Month
Featuring crossplay with PC
Exorder, a fantasy turn-based tactical RPG from Fat Dog Games and Solid9 Studio, will make its way to Nintendo Switch on 27th September, it has been confirmed. In Exorder, players will charge into battle as Princess Beyla, defender of the crown and protector of the kingdom. The game boasts...
News Belgian Government Launches Criminal Investigation Into EA Over "Illegal" FIFA Loot Boxes
Could end up in court
The Belgian government has reportedly launched a criminal investigation into FIFA developer EA over a potential breach of gambling laws active in the country. Earlier this year, the country's Gaming Commission declared that loot boxes present in Overwatch, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, and EA's FIFA 18 would...
News Play Popular Party Games With Just A Flick Of The Wrist In Party Arcade For Switch
The perfect game for Nintendo Karen
Planet Entertainment and FarSight Studios have revealed that Party Arcade is headed to Nintendo Switch on 23rd October. Described as being "perfect for gamers and party-goers of all ages", Party Arcade is the sequel to the Game Party series on Wii from the same developer, and is set to feature an arcade...
Gallery Splatoon's Inkling Girls Are Now Available To Pre-Order In Figma Form
A collaboration with Good Smile
Nintendo, in collaboration with the Good Smile Company, has opened pre-orders for a new Splatoon figma pack. Like all good figma, you can move the legs and arms to change the pose of the characters. You can also swap out weapons
News Games, Puzzles And Stickers Await In These New Nintendo Activity Books
Mario! Zelda! Splatoon!
Nintendo, in collaboration with Penguin Random House, has revealed a new set of activity books for fans of the company's most popular franchises. With a wide variety of activity types on offer such as colouring, stickers, games and puzzles, this collection of books is sure to contain something to entertain the little...
News The Midnight Sanctuary Will Haunt Your Switch On 4th October
"A story that will surround you"
Developer CAVYHOUSE and publisher Unties have revealed that The Midnight Sanctuary will now arrive on Nintendo Switch on 4th October, delayed slightly from the originally intended launch date of 6th September. In The Midnight Sanctuary, players must explore a long-isolated Japanese village where residents appear and...
Reminder The Pokémon Anime Marathon Is Currently Streaming On Twitch
Nostalgia, I Choose You!
In case you missed it the first time around, the Twitch Presents channel is currently streaming an absolutely massive Pokémon anime marathon. It's the longest television-like event Twitch has ever done, and will be running all the way through to 2019. As a reminder, the Pokémon YouTube...
Monday10th Sep 2018
Review Valkyria Chronicles 4 - A Sublime Strategy Experience On Switch
At ease, soldier
Suffice to say, the release history of Sega’s Valkyria Chronicles series has been uneven, both in terms of quality and availability. After the original game — which is due to arrive on Switch later this year —successfully kicked the series off on home consoles, the sequel only saw a release on PSP, while the third game (also...
News Two Limited Edition Pokémon Let's Go Switch Consoles Arrive This November
Gotta buy 'em immediately
Nintendo has revealed that two brand new limited edition Switch consoles are headed to stores this November, both featuring artwork from Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!. The console and dock are the same in both bundles, but each comes with your game of choice - either Pokémon: Let’s Go,...
Random A Tiny Animation Change In Mega Man 11 Is Leaving Some Players Unhappy
Bye bye nostalgia
Last week saw the release of the Mega Man 11 demo on Switch, which gives eager players the chance to try out the upcoming game ahead of release. As one might hope for, the demo mostly consists of the classic Mega Man action that fans have come to know and love, but one small change to the classic gameplay is leaving fans rather...
News Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles Remastered Edition Announced For Nintendo Switch
Releasing worldwide next year
Square Enix has revealed that Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles Remastered Edition - a remake of the classic GameCube title - is headed to Nintendo Switch. Released back in 2004, Crystal Chronicles tasks players with traveling the world in search of 'myrrh' which is used to fuel crystals protecting the...
News All Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Players Will Receive In-Game Freebies To Celebrate The New DLC
Torna – The Golden Country
Xenoblade Chronicles 2 developer Monolith Soft has revealed that all players will soon be eligible to receive a selection of in-game goodies as part of a celebration for the upcoming Xenoblade Chronicles 2: Torna ~ The Golden Country expansion. As you'll no doubt be aware if you're a keen player of the game, the...
News Nintendo Spends Big On Television Advertising In Month Of August To Fend Off Spider-Man
Strong marketing continues
Nintendo’s strong marketing within the domain of television advertising continues, as it is estimated to have spent $6.2 million during the month of August compared to $5.8 million during the month of July. This once again makes it the biggest spender of the month. According to GamesBeat and its partner iSpot.tv (a...
News Tales of Vesperia: Definitive Edition Secures A January Release Date On Switch
Just a few months to go
Bandai Namco has announced that Tales of Vesperia: Definitive Edition will be arriving on Switch on 11th January 2019. The announcement comes in the form of a tweet (as seen below) where you can also get a glimpse of a lovely looking steelbook case. The tweet describes this as a "special edition", suggesting that...
Review Azure Reflections - Bullet Heaven Or Hell?
Touhou time
There’s nothing quite like a good bullet hell game. Done right, it can be the perfect marriage of chaos and order, where lightning-quick reflexes, a constant sense of spacing and a bucketful of luck can be all that stands between you and a hell of bullets. Switch already has a handful of great examples to its name - including Danmaku...
Video Here's Footage Of Pikachu Surfing In The New Pokémon Game For Switch
Surfin' safari
Yesterday, the weekly Japanese variety show Pokénchi displayed video footage of Pikachu riding a surfboard in Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee! for Switch. A neatly assembled clip compiling all of the previously described scenes and actions into one reel has now be
Hands On Getting Fancy With Shovel Knight: King of Cards And Showdown
Hail to the king, baby
It’s not often that you see a preview for a four-year-old game, but in the years following Shovel Knight’s original release, Yacht Club has kept busy introducing add-ons to the popular retro platformer, each as good as - if not better than - the last. We already deemed the game a must-have, and if the time we spent playing...
Video New Pokémon Let's Go Trailer Reveals Secret Techniques, Partner Moves And More
Had enough Pokémon news yet?
The Pokémon goodness just keeps coming, this time in the form of yet another brand new Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee! trailer. Yes, on top of the brand new limited edition Switch console design featuring Pikachu and Eevee, and the promise of a
Gallery Feast Your Eyes On The Many Delights Available From Japan's Kirby Cafe
Scrumptious
If you're a fan of Kirby - or just food, actually - then this wonderful gallery of images will no doubt be of interest to you. A Kirby Cafe is set to open its doors later this month in Japan, and its official website has now shared the full menu in picture form. Sit back, scroll through, and try not to salivate too much. Marvellous...
News NBA 2K Playgrounds 2 Is Building Its Reputation With A Physical Switch Release
Bouncing back
The original NBA Playgrounds game on the Switch eShop had a rough launch. There was no online play on release - requiring players to wait several months before they could access this mode. Eventually, they were compensated with a free game. Saber Interactive has since moved onto development of the sequel and already missed the...
News Co-Founder Of Untitled Goose Game Publisher Shares Heartwarming Nintendo Story
"Nintendo was everything to me as a kid"
For countless gaming fans around the world - and especially those who create and read the pages on this very website - Nintendo represents something truly special. For many, its games, consoles, franchises, and everything in between make up our childhoods, and this extends to those lucky enough to now be...
News Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Races To Third Place In Individual UK Charts But Can't Stop Spider-Man
Where's that blue shell when you need it?
As another week flies by, it's time once again to take a look at the UK gaming charts. As was to be expected, this week has been pretty quiet for Nintendo with major releases on other platforms taking the limelight this time around. Both the all formats and individual charts have been dominated this week by...
News Explore The Design Secrets Behind Splatoon 2 At A New London Museum Exhibition
Tickets available now
A new exhibition has opened in London, UK, exploring the work and design behind several modern video games including Nintendo's Splatoon. The exhibition, which has been titled 'Videogames: Design/Play/Disrupt', aims to explore the medium of gaming since the mid-2000s, looking into how things such as increased access to...
News A World Exclusive Pokémon: Let's Go Pikachu And Eevee Trailer Will Air This Weekend
Pokénews everywhere!
The Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee! content just keeps coming, as a world exclusive trailer has been confirmed for release this weekend. According to Serebii.net, this exclusive trailer will air during this week's episode of Pokénchi. The show, which is a weekly Japanese TV variety...
News Zordix Releasing Free Expansion For Aqua Moto Racing Utopia
Wave racer
The Wave Race inspired title - Aqua Moto Racing Utopia - will be receiving an expansion in the near future. An exact release date has not been confirmed. Developer Zordix revealed the update would include several new tracks and a special championship featuring a famous rider: We are proud to announce that we have teamed...
News Choice-Driven Puzzle Thriller Thief's Roulette Is Targeting A Switch Release
Outsmart Lady Luck
Thief's Roulette is a recently launched Kickstarter project striving for a Switch release in September 2020. It's a one-person developed game, described as a thriller mixed with visual novel and puzzle elements. It's inspired by the likes of Danganronpa and the Zero Escape game series. As can be seen in the trailer above,...
Sunday9th Sep 2018
Random Knock-Off Switch Joy-Con Controller Might Not Look Wireless, But It Actually Is
A Frankenstein creation in controller form
The Switch has provided good business for many officially licensed accessory manufacturers, so it's no surprise there are plenty of other companies out there now attempting to cash in on the success of Nintendo's hybrid console. Introducing the Wireless Controller by Chinese firm, Time Owner. In...
News Snake's Voice Actor Says New Codecs Have Not Been Recorded For Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Is interested in recording more for the game
In a recent video uploaded from the Metal Gear Solid panel Q&A at Fan Expo Boston 2018, the voice of Snake, David Hayter, said new codecs had not been recorded for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. Although he did say he would love to do more and has poked Nintendo to record more, he is still excited...
Random Hasbro Launching Officially Licensed Fortnite Nerf Blasters In 2019
Monopoly also on the way
The largest toy maker in the world, Hasbro, has revealed it will be releasing an officially licensed line of Fortnite Nerf blasters in Spring 2019. According to a Hasbro representative, blasters and other accessories will offer fans an immersive player-versus-player action experience, letting them fight for victory in...
News Surfing Pikachu Is A New Mode Of Transport In Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! And Let's Go, Eevee!
Let's go surfing now
As the release of Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee! draws closer, more and more information about the Switch entries are slowly being revealed by Nintendo, Game Freak and The Pokémon Company. According to Serebii.net, during this week's episode of the Japanese variety show Pokénchi, the...
News Dragon Ball FighterZ Producer Thanks Fans For Requesting Game On Nintendo Switch
"I would like to show our appreciation"
Bandai Namco's Dragon Ball FighterZ producer Tomoko Hiroki has released a video message on behalf of the development team thanking fans for requesting a Switch version of the game. Arriving later this month on the 28th, Hiroki said it was these ongoing requests that allowed the team to make this...
News Pre-Orders Go Live For Sonic VS Chopper Diorama On First 4 Figures Website
Yours for just $384.99
There have already been multiple Sonic statues released under the First 4 Figures line, but this one is slightly different as it's part of a new partnerships program. It's a collaboration with Geek N Freak Toyz. The Sonic The Hedgehog vs Chopper diorama is inspired by the Green Hill Zone section within Sonic Generations...
Saturday8th Sep 2018
News Nintendo Website Suggests Multiple Switch Games Will Not Support Cloud Saves
Pokémon, Splatoon 2 and more
Update: Nintendo has now released the following statement: The vast majority of Nintendo Switch games will support Save Data Cloud backup. However, in certain games this feature would make it possible to, for example, regain items that had been traded to other players, or revert to a higher online multiplayer...
News Space Harrier Is Joining The Sega AGES Line On Switch eShop
Another classic
The Sega AGES line was first announced for the Switch eShop in April this year. The series will start out with 15 games and is being handled by emulation experts M2, who has a fantastic history working with Sega's retro releases. The latest game reveal is Space Harrier. As explained by Gematsu, the news was delivered...
News Limited Run Games Locks In Physical Pre-Order Dates For Furi And Golf Story
Both arrive this month
Physical distributor and specialist Limited Run Games has updated its release schedule, locking in the exact pre-order dates for two upcoming Switch titles. The first game Furi will become available on 14th September and the second game Golf Story is
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (September 8th)
Here are our picks, but what are yours?
After another week of non-stop Nintendo news and drama, it's finally time to spend a weekend relaxing with your favourite games. As ever, the team at Nintendo Life will be aiming to do just that, too, with rounds of football, first-party megahits, old-school platformers, and even the odd "saucy" game or...
News Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp On Mobile Reaches Major Revenue Milestone
In-app spending hits $50 million
Nintendo's mobile business hasn't exactly been an overnight success, but it appears to be slowly catching on. Its most recent release Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp has hit a revenue milestone. Sensor Tower describes it as a "major" accomplishment, with the app based on the popular lifestyle simulation series...
News Puyo Puyo e Sports For Switch Rated By Korean Game Board
A competitive edge
The South Korean Game Rating Board has been an incredibly reliable source of information over the past several months. It's revealed the Switch launch exclusive Super Bomberman R would be released on multiple other platforms and announced Fortnite and Hungry Shark World ahead of the official unveilings for...
Friday7th Sep 2018
News Square Enix Announces Final Fantasy XV Pocket Edition HD For Nintendo Switch
More details soon
Since the delay of the latest Nintendo Direct, multiple game sales have gone live, demos have been released and now there's even a new game announcement. Square Enix has revealed Final Fantasy XV Pocket Edition HD will arrive "soon" on the Nintendo Switch. The free-to-start title was
Rumour Cloud Saves Will Be Supported On All Existing Switch Games By Default
"You have to have a good reason to not support it"
We've reported about how cloud saves will work on the Switch when the Nintendo Switch Online Membership launches later this month, but there seems to be some confusion about whether or not all games will be supported. We've had a trusted source reach out to us to clarify matters. It seems all...
News Turn-Based Strategy Game Civilization VI Is Headed To Switch This November
A rare appearance on a Nintendo platform
Civilization VI, a turn-based strategy game developed by Firaxis Games, will be available on Nintendo Switch this November, it has been confirmed. Civilization is a turn-based strategy series which has typically seen releases on PC over the years, with the occasional title finding its way to a...
News Ubisoft CEO Says Sticking With Nintendo In "Difficult" Times Has Helped Their Relationship
"It's a long-term relationship"
Ubisoft's relationship with Nintendo is an interesting topic; the studio has consistently been around during recent Nintendo console launches - supporting the Switch with Just Dance 2017, the Wii U with ZombiU, and several titles for the Wii on day one - and no other studios have been granted such free access to...
Review Fernz Gate - A Retro-Style RPG With Some Interesting Ideas
When worlds collide
You’ve really got to feel sorry for developer releasing a traditional RPG on Nintendo Switch in the wake of Octopath Traveler. Square Enix’s throwback summer release may have had a few niggling issues, but it took all the things we loved from the glory days of Final Fantasy and made them feel fresh and new once more. Fernz...
News ACA Neo Geo Game Sale Happening On The Switch eShop Right Now
Ends on 19th September
Atooi's titles aren't the only games on sale on the Switch eShop at the moment, with ten ACA Neo Geo classics 40% off from now until 19th September. Thanks to the price cut, each one is $4.79 / £3.77 instead of the usual $7.99 / £6.29. Below is the full list: Metal Slug King of the Monsters
News Check Out Beyblade Burst: Battle Zero In Action On Nintendo Switch
You spin me right 'round
Back in May, we heard the news that Beyblade Burst: Battle Zero was headed to Switch in Japan. Based on the hugely popular (at least, at one point) plastic toys, this game lets players relive their school playground memories with frantic Beyblade matches on screen. The game still appears to be a Japan-exclusive affair...
News Yooka-Laylee Physical Editions Sell Out In Minutes, One Last Chance To Pre-Order Later Today
Times included for your region
You may remember that we recently reported on the much-awaited physical release editions of Yooka-Laylee on Switch. Including standard, classic, and 'Collectathon' bundles, the first batch of these went on sale earlier today, but all versions other than the standard one sold out in a matter of minutes. Limited Run...
News Capcom Hosting Ace Attorney Panel At This Year's Tokyo Game Show
"Unmissable"
The last Ace Attorney game released was Spirit of Justice on the 3DS in 2016. Since then, there's only been the slightest bit of evidence Capcom's popular series would make a resurgence. After a long wait, there's now finally some more convincing information a new chapter could be on the horizon. According to...
News Ex-Motion Twin Marketing Manager Reveals The Tactics Behind Dead Cells' Huge Success
A slightly unconventional approach
To say that Dead Cells was (or is) a success is a gross understatement; the game achieved wonderfully high scores across the board from critic reviews, has been received in a very positive light from fans around the world, and has managed to shift a fair few copies in the process. The Switch has played a large part...
News Take On Block Man In The Mega Man 11 Demo, Now Live On The Switch eShop
Test try today
Mega Man 11 is a classic take on Capcom's long-running series with a fresh new look. To build interest in the game leading up to its October release, a special demo showcasing a single boss has now been released on the Switch eShop. As previously noted, this demo allows players to take on a variety of enemies and overcome multiple...
News A Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu And Eevee Soundtrack Is Coming With Remixes Of Old Classics
Released in Japan this December
The launch of Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee! is just over two months away now, and additional products are slowly starting to find their way into eager customer's pre-order baskets. One item that will no doubt continue that trend is this complete CD soundtrack, which unsurprisingly comes...
Video Ubisoft Shares An Extended Gameplay Walkthrough Of Starlink: Battle For Atlas
Over 10 minutes of glorious footage
In case you'd somehow forgotten, Starlink: Battle for Atlas is only around a month away from release, bringing a whole new gameplay experience to the Switch on 16th October. While we patiently wait for that exciting release date, Ubisoft has shared an extended look some of the title's gameplay. The video...
News Add Another RPG To Your Collection With The Physical Release Of Cat Quest On Switch
Purrfect
A physical Nintendo Switch edition of last year's Cat Quest is now available to buy in Europe. North America will also follow suit very soon. Focusing on real-time hack ‘n' slash combat, sweet loot, and a whole lot of cat puns - excellent! - Cat Quest is an isometric open world 2D action-RPG full of colour and playful...
News Gone Home Celebrates Fifth Anniversary With Physical Release On Nintendo Switch
Ships Q1 2019
Following a delay, Gone Home by Fullbright is now finally available on the Switch eShop for $14.99 / £11.99. Before you go home, you might be interested to know a physical version has just been announced to celebrate the fifth anniversary of the title. Creative production company iam8bit will be handling the release...
Video Yo-Kai Watch Blasters Launches On 3DS Today, Here's A New Trailer To Celebrate
Red Cat Corps & White Dog Squad
Nintendo has shared a new launch trailer to celebrate today's release of Yo-Kai Watch Blasters: Red Cat Corps & White Dog Squad on Nintendo 3DS. The latest games in the Yo-kai befriending franchise are making a big splash on Nintendo's purely handheld system today, with fans of the series no doubt...
News Side-Scrolling Musical Adventure Wandersong Will Hit The High Notes On Switch This Month
Music to our ears
Humble Bundle and developer Greg Lobanov have revealed that their side-scrolling musical adventure Wandersong will be serenading our Switch consoles on 27th September. We first heard about this one coming to Nintendo's console back in November, with its cutesy - but also bizarre - concept intriguing us way back then. As we've...
News Doughlings: Arcade Will Break Out The Highscores On Switch Next Week
Level creator included
Hero Concept has announced that its recently released arcade brick breaker game Doughlings: Arcade will be launching on Switch next week. Combining the addictive nature of brick breaker mechanics with a fresh take on power-ups, character evolution, level design, and narration, Doughlings: Arcade is aiming to revamp its...
Thursday6th Sep 2018
News Eiji Aonuma Says There’s A Possibility The Next Zelda Title Will Be On Switch
Playing the waiting game
Since the release of The Legend of Zelda: Breath Of The Wild, the series producer Eiji Aonuma has spoken about Link's future on several occasions. Although we’re yet to hear anything official about the hero's next outing, according to Nintendo Soup, Aonuma shared some more of his thoughts (originally dating back to...
News Nintendo Direct Delayed Due To Powerful Earthquake in Hokkaido, Japan
Will reschedule soon
Nintendo's rumoured and then recently announced Nintendo Direct has been delayed due to a powerful earthquake in Hokkaido, Japan. Nintendo of America has delivered the update via its Twitter account: The Direct
Review SNK Heroines: Tag Team Frenzy - A Sexy Street Fighter That's Perfect For Beginners
Girls aloud
Rest assured, SNK Heroines: Tag Team Frenzy knows exactly what kind of game it is. Which is handy considering it’s being released in 2018, where any sort of game with this much of onus on unrealistic cup sizes and objectification is likely to have the social media mobs banging at the door, pitchforks in hand. Thankfully, it’s a game...
News Nintendo Seems To Have Accidentally Revealed The Title Of Next Year's Yoshi Game
'Yoshi's Crafted World'
Despite being initially announced last summer, we haven't heard a great deal about the upcoming Yoshi title on Switch. Originally planned to launch this year, the game was eventually delayed into 2019 to give the developers more time on the project, although Nintendo's Bill Trinen said that we can expect to see more at some...
News Octopath Traveler Might Not Receive DLC, But A Sequel Is Being Discussed
Talks are underway
Prior to the launch of Octopath Traveler on the Nintendo Switch, it was revealed the final release would be the complete product and there were no plans for downloadable content. In the most recent issue of the weekly Famitsu magazine, Square Enix's Tomoya Asano reiterated a previous reply made by his
Nintendo Download 6th September (North America)
Hyper Light Drifter, SNK Heroines and lots more!
The latest Nintendo Download update for North America has arrived, and it's bringing new games galore to the eShop in your region. As always, be sure to drop a vote in our poll and a comment down below with your potential picks for the week. Enjoy! Nintendo Switch retail: SNK Heroines: Tag Team...
News Switch Game Cases Will State Whether Or Not Cloud Saves Are Supported
Update: More info comes to light
Update: Since publishing this story, we've managed to speak to an anonymous source who has shed a little more light on the situation. Developers now reportedly have access to a tick box when submitting games to Nintendo, with 'Yes, support it' or 'No, don't' options for cloud saves. This box has to be checked one way...
News Dead Cells On Switch Is Outselling The PlayStation 4 Version
More indie success
Motion Twin's Dead Cells is one of the standout indie releases of the year so far and for good reason. It's an excellent roguelike game mixing nonstop action sequences with gorgeous vistas and an addictive loop of unlocks and rewards. In our review, we gave it nine stars out of ten and said it was an absolute blast to play. It...
News LEGO Harry Potter Collection Brings The Magic To Switch Next Month
We "thought you ought to know"
The rumours were true! LEGO Harry Potter Collection is coming to Nintendo Switch next month. This game brings together LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4 and LEGO Harry Potter: Years 5-7
News Kairosoft Is Bringing Two Popular Simulation Games To The Switch eShop
Build a business
Two simulation games from Japanese developer Kairosoft are reportedly on the way to the Switch eShop. The first is the 2010 title Game Dev Story and the second is the 2011 follow-up Hot Springs Story. Both will be playable at the Tokyo Game Show later this month. There's currently no specific release date for either title. As...
News You Can Now Get 50% Off All Atooi Games On Nintendo Switch
Offer lasts for 20 days
Jools Watsham, founder of Atooi, has shared a new video to reveal a super sale across all of the developer's games on Nintendo Switch. Yes, starting today, all Atooi titles on Switch will be available to download at 50% off. We've got all the games, and those all-important sales prices, listed for you down below. Mutant...
Nintendo Download 6th September (Europe)
NBA 2K19, Yo-Kai Watch, and lots more!
The latest Nintendo Download update for Europe has arrived, and it's bringing new games galore to the eShop in your region. As always, be sure to drop a vote in our poll and a comment down below with your potential picks for the week. Enjoy! Switch Retail - New Releases: GOD WARS The Complete...
News Zelda, Pikmin, Mario And More Feature In The Latest European My Nintendo Rewards
Grab yourself a discount
Another group of titles has been added to the My Nintendo Rewards site in Europe this week, with the most recent update providing more Nintendo 3DS and Wii U games at discounted prices. There are a couple of (relatively) recent first-party favourites and some lovely retro goodness to explore this time around, and we've got...
Feature Creating A New Generation Of Indie Gems With YoYo Games' GameMaker Studio 2
Open beta paving the way for a full September launch
The Nintendo Switch has already become the place to go for indie games, with the recent prominence of Nindie Showcases maintaining the attention of both players and developers. Furthermore, the announcement that YoYo Games' robust engine GameMaker Studio 2 has been licenced on the console in March...
News Did Team Meat Just Tease A Potential Super Meat Boy amiibo?
To support Super Meat Boy Forever?
Super Meat Boy is one of many beloved indie titles that has gained something of a cult following over the years. Appearing on almost every modern console under the Sun, the game is popular thanks to its precise - and incredibly challenging - platforming, and a new title under the name of Super Meat Boy Forever is...
Feature Harvest Moon Creator Yasuhiro Wada Serves Up Details On Little Dragons Café
Recipe calls for two twins, one dragon egg
If you’re a millennial – and had an enjoyable childhood whatsoever – you're surely familiar with the Harvest Moon games. Yasuhiro Wada, the original mastermind behind this series, has dabbled in many areas throughout his career – specifically focusing on simulation games. However, his most recent...
News Hilarious Launch Trailer Reveals That Surgeon Simulator CPR Hits Switch Next Week
Early discounts available, too!
Bossa Studios has revealed the all-important release date for the upcoming Surgeon Simulator CPR on Nintendo Switch via a brand new launch trailer. Luckily, we don't have long to wait - it'll be available next week on 13th September. As you can see above, the news was shared in the form of a highly-stylised...
News Fortnite v5.40 Brings New Mode, Grappler And Huge Performance And Gyro Fixes On Switch
Game changer
Epic Games' Fortnite has just entered downtime for its version 5.40 update, but what can we expect to see once the servers come back online? Well, for starters there's the new High Stakes limited-time event. Players can assemble their crews (or join up with others online) for the new Getaway limited-time mode and complete bonus...
Video Watch The Debut Trailer For The Remakes Of Langrisser I & II
Launches in Japan next February
Last month, Japanese publication Famitsu revealed the first two games in the tactical role-playing series Langrisser would be receiving remakes on the Nintendo Switch. As previously noted, both games include modern touches like enhanced visuals and voice acting. The debut trailer for Langrisser I & II on...
News Pokémon GO's Friends And Trading Update Has Seen Revenue Rise To $2.5 Million Per Day
A 39% increase
Pokémon GO's incredible launch period popularity may have faded a fair amount after several months had passed, but the smartphone game has remained one of the most popular - and highest earning - apps on the market ever since. It appears that the recent addition of trading, which has been introduced as part of GO's recent...
News Take Down Dinosaurs And Zombies On The Go In Time Carnage, A Wave Shooter Coming To Switch
Includes gyro controls
Wales Interactive has shared a brand new launch trailer for its upcoming survival wave shooter Time Carnage. In Time Carnage, players must travel through time and wreak havoc through worlds swarming with dinosaurs, monsters, robots and zombies. You can unlock and upgrade your arsenal with mix-and-match weapons,...
News My Brother Rabbit Will Bring Its Heartwarming Adventure To Switch On 21st September
In a world of make believe
My Brother Rabbit, a "heartfelt" adventure game from Artifex Mundi, has now secured a Switch release date. The game will be available on 21st September. When a family’s young daughter falls ill, her older brother steps in to keep her focus away from the serious and scary situation by using the power of...
Wednesday5th Sep 2018
Rumour Yet Another Nintendo Direct To Air Tomorrow, Switch Online Details Incoming?
Update: Nintendo Direct now confirmed
Update: We may have been off by one hour, but it turns out that our sources were indeed correct. Nintendo has now officially announced a Nintendo Direct for tomorrow. Check out the details here. Original Article: It appears that another new Nintendo Direct presentation might be just around the corner,...
News Call Of Duty: Black Ops 4 Design Director Laughs Off Question About Switch Release
A hilarious thought
In February, there was a rumour floating around Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 would be coming to the Nintendo Switch. The Activision-published title was supposedly going to include HD Rumble, motion controls and would be ported by a developer who had existing experience with the series - which at the time was suspected to...
News Nintendo Direct Airing Tomorrow To Showcase Upcoming Switch And 3DS Titles
About bloomin' time!
Nintendo has confirmed that a new Nintendo Direct presentation will be airing tomorrow to showcase upcoming Switch and 3DS titles. The confirmation has come via Nintendo's official Twitter channels (as seen below). It will apparently last for 35 minutes, and doesn't appear to include any information on the upcoming Nintendo...
Random The 'N' Of The Logo At Nintendo's Kyoto HQ Has Fallen Down
A bad sign?
It would appear that the literal 'Big N' from Nintendo's Kyoto HQ logo has fallen down thanks to the horrific typhoon that has been devastating Japan. The typhoon has been described as the "worst storm to hit the country in 25 years", leaving a trail of destruction across many major western cities such as Kyoto - where Nintendo's HQ is...
Review Planet Alpha - A Truly Mesmerising Puzzle-Platformer That You Should Download Now
An odyssey to another world
There are so many games out there that wear their inspirations proudly, pinned to their breast like a badge of the highest honour. For some, it ends up showing just how lacking their imitation ultimately is (take Fall of Light: Darkest Edition’s love for Dark Souls, for instance), but for a select few that obvious love...
Rumour Diablo III For Switch Might Be Released On Day One Of BlizzCon 2018
Hell yes
With the majority of Nintendo Switch games aiming to get their moment in the limelight before the release of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate in December, it's raised questions about when exactly the Diablo III Eternal Collection will arrive. Blizzard has previously stated it should be
News PES 2019 Knocks Nintendo Off The Top Of The Japanese Charts
A rare slip
Nintendo's presence in the Japanese charts this week has been knocked - if only slightly - by two PlayStation 4 titles which have managed to grab the top two positions. PES 2019, a new entry for the system, managed to sell 73,389 copies at retail, surging straight into the number one spot, with Conan Exiles also maintaining...
Review The Walking Dead: The Complete First Season - The Perfect Intro To Telltale's Classic Series
The beginning of the end
It’s almost frightening to think it’s been almost six and a half years since Telltale first brought The Walking Dead to life in a new and exciting interpretation; the game that finally took its choice-driven narrative template and made those consequences truly consequential in a world where a single decision could...
Hands On Rolling The Dice With Super Mario Party On Switch
Mario shows us his new party trick
At PAX West this week we were given the opportunity to play the latest entry in the Mario Party series, Super Mario Party. We played a handful of minigames and spent some time in the newly-announced river survival mode, but what was most striking about this new Mario Party is how much it drew us in. Based on what...
Talking Point Do We Still Need Review Scores?
I like to score
Review scores have been a thing since the earliest days of the video game industry. Publications in the early '80s would always rate games on their own scale, using either percentages, stars, letters of the alphabet or - as we do - a rating out of 10. If you grew up with video game magazines such as EGM, GamePro, Mean Machines, CVG...
News Limited Run Games' Yooka-Laylee Collector's Edition Available To Pre-Order On 7th September
Retro-inspired
If you want to relive the days of the Nintendo 64, Limited Run Games' retro-inspired Yooka-Laylee Collector's Edition might just be for you. Available to pre-order this Friday on 7th September, there'll be a total of 3,000 up for grabs. Each one contains Yooka-Laylee on Switch (the case & game), a retro-style Collector's...
News First-Person Survival Horror Agony Will Torment Switch Later This Year
With an equally tormenting trailer
Forever Entertainment has revealed that it will be publishing Agony - a first-person survival horror from Madmind Studio - on Switch later this year. The game sees you go on a journey as a tormented soul within the depths of Hell, without any memories of your past. You have the ability to control people...
News Taito's Ninja Warriors Revival On Switch Gets The Most Literal Title Ever
And again and again and again...
Not so long ago, we revealed that Taito is in the process of reviving some of its key franchises, starting with Darius. The publisher is also developing a new Ninja Warriors entry - with the help of Natsume Atari - which is due to launch on Switch next year. Amusingly, the game's title is Ninja Warriors Once Again,...
News Pre-Orders For The International Edition SNK Neo Geo Mini Go Live Next Week
First come, first served
We really liked the SNK Neo Geo Mini when we took a look at it recently. This miniature retro arcade packs in 40 classic Neo Geo games and has a lovely 3.5-inch display; it's like a SNES Classic with the added bonus of portability, and it looks super cute on your desk as well. We've just got word from UK retailer...
News Pre-Order Luigi's Mansion From The Nintendo UK Store To Get A Boo Lamp Or Luigi Hat
"Who ya gonna call? Lu-igi!"
If you've ever found yourself sitting around at home, thinking about how much better life would be if you were, in fact, Luigi, then today is your lucky day. Yes, by pre-ordering Luigi's Mansion on Nintendo 3DS from the Nintendo Official UK Store, you can get your hands on either a Boo lamp or a Luigi hat, both of...
News Newly Revealed Action-RPG Lapis Re Abyss Will Release Internationally As Lapis x Labyrinth
Check out the first trailer and screenshots
NIS America has revealed that Lapis Re Abyss - a newly announced action RPG from Nippon Ichi Software set to launch in Japan this November - will be released internationally Lapis x Labyrinth. The game takes place in a rural town located on the frontier of a small kingdom. In the...
Video Super Rare Games' Physical Switch Releases Are A Joy
Super. Hot.
As convenient as digital downloads are, there's something to be said for a good old-fashioned physical bit of something you can hold aloft with confidence and shout 'I own this game'. That's no doubt exactly the thought process found in the minds behind Super Rare Games', who are bringing smaller titles from the eShop and birthing them...
News Shmup Twin Pack R-Type Dimensions Coming To Switch This Winter
Japan only for now
Tozai Games will release R-Type Dimensions for Switch in Japan this winter. The remastered two-in-one shmup package contains the original eight-stage R-Type and the six-stage R-Type II. Dimensions was first released in 2009. As can be seen in the trailer above, you'll be able to swap from the classic 2D pixel...
News Hollow Knight Was The Best-Selling Game On The European Switch eShop In August
The top 15 revealed
Hollow Knight has had a stellar month on Nintendo Switch, jumping right to the top of the eShop sales charts in Europe for the month of August. The news comes from the Nintendo Switch news channel, which has posted a list of the most popular eShop titles for last month. The rankings found below are based on the number of...
News The Switch Has Now Sold Over Five Million Units In Japan, Splatoon 2 Best-Selling Game
Another milestone passed
Just yesterday, we revealed that - as of 26th August - the Nintendo Switch had sold 4.966 million units in Japan. This number was expected to reach five million with another weeks' sales, and the latest sales figures show that it has indeed hit that milestone. As of 2nd September, the console has shifted 5,007,368...
Video Nintendo Releases Story Trailer For Free-To-Start Mobile Game Dragalia Lost
Save the kingdom of Alberia
Nintendo's acquisition of Japanese studio Cygames followed with the announcement of Dragalia Lost for mobile. Since the initial reveal of the free-to-start game, there's been an entire Direct about it. Now, Nintendo has release
News Action-Strategy Game Siegecraft Commander Is Hurtling Towards A September Switch Release
Cross-platform play supported
Blowfish Studios has revealed that its action-strategy game hybrid Siegecraft Commander is strategically catapulting its way to a release on Nintendo Switch later this month. The game tasks players with leading an army of troops on a raging battlefield, constructing a network of offensive and defensive structures...
News Mercenaries Wings: The False Phoenix Arrives In Japan Later This Month
Western release locked in
Last week, it was confirmed the physical release of Mercenaries Saga Chronicles would arrive here in the west on 11th September. Following the end of the trilogy, Circle Entertainment
News Surreal Sci-Fi Puzzle Adventure The Spectrum Retreat Launches On Switch Next Week
Mysteries aplenty
Ripstone Games has revealed that the upcoming sci-fi puzzle adventure The Spectrum Retreat will be launching on Nintendo Switch next week. The game comes from Dan Smith, winner of 2016's BAFTA Young Game Designers Award, and puts players in the role of a guest at a peculiar hotel called The Penrose where...
Tuesday4th Sep 2018
Review Into The Breach - The Turn-Based Pacific Rim Simulator You've Always Wanted
Right at home on Switch
"It is possible to commit no mistakes and still lose. That is not weakness. That is life.” That nugget of wisdom comes not from Confucius or Machiavelli, but from Star Trek: The Next Generation's Captain Jean-Luc Picard. It’s difficult to think of a game that exemplifies this sentiment better than Into The...
News Wii U Receives First System Firmware Update Since 2017
Enhanced stability and usability
Nintendo might be busy preparing for the launch of the Switch online service later this month, but that hasn't stopped it from rolling out a brand new firmware update for the Wii U. This is the first time the system has received an update since July 2017, according to the patch notes page. There's nothing...
News Has Nintendo Accidentally Revealed The Entire Cast Of Super Mario Party?
Potential spoilers
Alongside the reveal of the neon yellow and neon pink Joy-Con bundle for Super Mario Party on the game's Japanese website was a new promotional video for the title in collaboration with the comedy team from Yoiko. If you don't want any character-related spoilers
Matters Of Import Banging The Drum With Taiko no Tatsujin On Switch
Ahead of the western release, we go hands-on
It's incredible to think that despite the amazing success and fame of the Taiko no Tatsujin series, only one entry has been released in the west up to now – 2004's Taiko: Drum Master. Thankfully, that will change later this year with the Nintendo Switch release of Taiko no Tatsujin: Drum 'n' Fun,...
Review Yo-Kai Watch Blasters - A Spin-Off Done Right, Even If We've Had To Wait A While
Blasting makes us feel good
When it comes to most of the best games coming out of Japan, we dedicated Western fans are often left waiting years to finally getting our hands on them. Three years, in fact, when it comes to this particular (and very popular) Yo-Kai Watch spin-off. And considering the series’ third full entry entirely avoided a...
Hands On Streets Of Rage 4 Is A Grand (Upper) Revival
Nostalgic hearts a-Blaze
It’s been a wild ride for fans of SEGA fans the last few years. Lately, it seems as though the forgotten series of their past are returning in spades, thanks to the efforts of smaller indies the world over: Wonder Boy, Shenmue, Monster Boy, and finally, Streets of Rage. That last one is a big deal for a particularly loyal...
News Nintendo Is Releasing A Super Mario Party Bundle In Japan
Different colour Joy-Con set
As discovered in August, the upcoming October release Super Mario Party won't be playable with Switch Pro Controllers. Fortunately, it looks like special Joy-Con bundles will be making up for this. Following the reveal
News The World Ends With You: Final Remix Won't Support The Switch Pro Controller
Joy-Con and touch only
Recent news Super Mario Party wouldn't support Switch Pro Controllers somewhat made sense, given the style of the mini-games on offer. Square Enix's definitive edition of The World Ends With You looks to be following in the footsteps of Nintendo's
News Get A Closer Look At The Awesome (And Ultra Rare) Labo-Inspired Nintendo Switch
My precious
A few months ago, Nintendo announced a competition for the more creative types among us, with those who are naturally gifted at making awe-inspiring things with Nintendo Labo being encouraged to submit their best efforts. The prize? This super-awesome, and incredibly limited edition, Labo-inspired Nintendo Switch that isn't available to...
News Sega Shares More Details On The Original Valkyria Chronicles Release For Switch
Features, trailer and discounts!
Recently, we received confirmation that the original Valkyria Chronicles was going to be launching on Switch in October, supporting the upcoming Valkyria Chronicles 4 set to arrive later this month. Now, Sega has shared some more details about what we can expect from this bonus port. The game will allow...
Review Moonfall Ultimate - A Failed Attempt To Update Sega's Golden Axe For The Modern Age
Hack. Slash. Repeat.
A good 18 months in and Nintendo Switch isn’t struggling for content - especially when it comes to role-playing games. Be they turn-based affairs or action-RPG romps, owners of this plucky hybrid machine have a buffet of long-form adventures to gorge on. So when a new entry tries to hack and slash its way into this packed...
News Epic Reveals All About Fortnite's Game-Changing High Stakes Limited Time Event
A new way to play
Epic Games has been teasing an upcoming 'High Stakes' limited-time event for its battle royale mega-hit Fortnite for a few days now, but fresh details have slowly and surely started to emerge giving us a proper look at what to expect. The information comes from PAX West, where the studio has been hosting live streams of Fortnite...
News ESRB Ratings Reveal That Ubisoft Is Bringing Three Party Games To Nintendo Switch
Blast from the past
A number of game classification ratings from ESRB have appeared online, revealing three party titles currently in the works for Nintendo Switch. All three games appear to be coming from Ubisoft, and we've gathered some information on all three below to give you a little more information. Naturally, with these titles still yet to...
News Square Enix Collective's Cinematic Adventure Forgotton Anne Is Headed To Switch
And no, that's not a typo
Square Enix Collective has announced that the 2D cinematic adventure Forgotton Anne will be heading to Nintendo Switch in 2019. The game plays host to a story-driven adventure, set in the hand-crafted, 2D, cinematic Forgotten Lands. Originally launching on other platforms back in May, this game is based on a...
News Go Hands-On With Smash Bros. Ultimate, Pokémon Let's Go And More At EGX 2018
Nintendo shares EGX plans
Nintendo has revealed some of the activities that EGX attendees can expect to get up to later this month. The event, which is running from the 20th - 23rd September at The NEC, Birmingham, will play host to some of the biggest upcoming Nintendo Switch titles, with fans getting the chance to go hands-on for the...
News Suda51 Wants To Develop No More Heroes 3, But Is Focused On Travis Strikes Again For Now
It's happening, eventually
As we've already heard, Goichi "Suda51" Suda was out and about at this year's PAX West, promoting the upcoming Grasshopper Manufacture Switch release, Travis Strikes Again: No More Heroes. In case you missed it, the game will launch on 18th January next year. Speaking to
Review Claws of Furry - Yet Another Couch-Play Classic, But Solo Players Should Beware
Scratching that brawling itch
Originally set for a release in January 2018, the co-op brawling of Claws of Furry has finally emerged from its developmental dojo and onto Nintendo Switch. But has that nine extra months in the oven helped this indie prospect add an extra edge to those titular weapons, or is this just another arcade brawler destined to...
News Planet Alpha Is Team17's 100th Game Release, And It's Out Today On Switch
Here's to another hundred
In July, we found out that Team17 was bringing its beautiful sci-fi platform adventure game Planet Alpha to the Switch on 4th September. The launch of the game today is a
News Izneo Will Bring "The Netflix Of Comics" To Nintendo Switch Next Month
A new rival for InkyPen?
Just last month, we reported on the news that Inkypen - a brand new subscription service that allows for comic book reading on Switch - would be launching in November. Squeezing in just ahead of that release is a direct competitor under the name of Izneo - a similar app that has been described as "the Netflix of comics"...
News Zen Studios Acquires Bally And Williams Pinball Licence, Tables Headed To Pinball FX3
There has to be a twist
Zen Studios has revealed that it will soon be bringing tables from the much loved Williams and Bally pinball collection to digital game stores - via Pinball FX3 - thanks to a new global agreement. The rights to these tables previously belonged to FarSight Studios' Pinball Arcade, but this deal came to an end...
News "Relentless" Twin-Stick Shooter HyperParasite Will Soon Invade Nintendo Switch
Includes a co-op mode
Houndpicked Games has announced that it will be handling publishing duties for Troglobytes Games' upcoming twin-stick shooter HyperParasite - which includes a future release on Switch. HyperParasite is described as a "relentless twin-stick shooter/brawler with rogue-lite mechanics", and looks full to the brim with funky...
Video It's The Perfect Time To Remember How Amazing Streets Of Rage Was, And Still Is
Knuckles laid bare
The news that Streets of Rage 4 is happening came rather out of the blue, but the response has been an overwhelmingly positive one. Sega's side-scrolling fighting franchise has gone down as one of its most beloved series, thanks solely to three solid entries on the 16-bit Mega Drive / Genesis. Our friend Tyler over at iRetrogam
Video Take A Look At The Frantic Arcade Mode In Battle Princess Madelyn
Different level structures and faster gameplay
The last update we got from the developers behind the action-platform Kickstarter title Battle Princess Madelyn was the reveal Don Ramiro from Cursed Castilla would be joining Madelyn on her epic quest to rescue her family from an evil wizard. The latest update to arrive is the reveal of a new...
News All-Star Fruit Racing Finally Gets Online Support On Switch
Despite all the initial confusion
All-Star Fruit Racing has certainly taken the scenic route on its journey to Nintendo Switch, with the online portion of the game seeing a bumpy road to release. Initially, developer 3DClouds said it wouldn't be bringing online play to Nintendo Switch, before eventually
News Flyhigh Works Is Bringing Spider Solitaire F To The Switch eShop This Month
Arriving soon
If you've been craving a card game for your Nintendo Switch, Spider Solitare F might not be exactly what you had in mind, but it may just be enough to tide you over until something more substantial is released. The eShop game arrives in Japan this week on 6th September for ¥500 and will be released next week on 13th September in North...
Monday3rd Sep 2018
Random Zelda: Breath Of The Wild Glitch Discovers Unseen Area Where Water Turns To Lava
And the edge of the world
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild may have been released exactly a year and a half ago today, but there are still plenty of things to be uncovered in Hyrule and beyond. One person has taken that 'beyond' to the extreme, uncovering a new glitch which takes Link on a journey through an alternate Hyrule universe. By...
Review Victor Vran: Overkill Edition - The Perfect Diablo III Appetiser On Switch
ARPG overkill
Diablo III is coming to Switch this December. We all know this. You could spend the next few months gawping into space, imagining how great it'll be to play Blizzard's seminal ARPG on the go. Or, you could snap out of your stupor and get warming up those looting muscles with a highly creditable alternative. Victor Vran: Overkill...
Talking Point It's September And We Still Don't Know Enough About Nintendo Online
How soon is now?
We're now firmly ensconced in the month of September, which – as Nintendo has gone to great lengths to tell us – is when its long-awaiting Switch Online service will finally be launching, a whopping 19 months after the arrival of the console itself. Even for the most dedicated of Nintendo fans, the wait is bordering on...
News Travis Strikes Again: No More Heroes Is Being Released In 2019 To Avoid A Clash With Smash
A smart decision
The Nintendo Switch exclusive Travis Strikes Again: No More Heroes was recently given a launch date by Grasshopper Manufacture. Instead of its original 2018 arrival, the game will now release on 18th January next year. Speaking to
News Sony Won't Allow Fortnite Cross-Play Because "PlayStation Is The Best Place To Play"
Says Sony's CEO
If you're one of the many Fortnite players affected by Sony's refusal to allow cross-play among platforms, you might want to look away now. Speaking at the IFA technology show in Berlin, Sony CEO Kenichiro Yoshida has finally revealed the reason behind the company's consumer-unfriendly decision - because "PlayStation is the best...
Review Fall of Light: Darkest Edition - A Shambling Dark Souls Wannabe You'll Want To Avoid
The night is dark and full of errors
A dark and dreary medieval world. Lots of obtuse and cliched references to dark forces and evil people doing predictably evil things. Slow melee combat with a focus on stamina management. Shrines that become spawn points when you die. Enemies that revive every time you’re resurrected. Sound familiar yet?...
News Repentance Will Be Final DLC For The Binding Of Isaac, According To Creator
Drawing the curtains
Edmund McMillen - the creator behind The Binding of Isaac - has taken to Twitter to announce the indie roguelike game, first released in 2011, will receive its final sizable DLC pack for r
News Epic Games Now Working With Nintendo To Improve Fortnite Performance On Switch
"Internal test results look positive"
Last week, we reported on the ongoing - and dramatically increasing - issues being experienced by Fortnite players on Switch. Fans banded together to send a plea to developer Epic Games to fix the issues, and a patch was released soon after to aid the situation as quickly a
News Ubisoft's Rayman Ready For Battle In Free-To-Play Platform Fighter Brawlhalla
Releasing alongside game
Iconic video game characters making cameo appearances in popular fighting games is all the rage right now. Indie hero Shovel Knight has popped up in multiple titles, Yooka-Laylee was recently announced for Brawlout and now Rayman is being ad
News Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Demo Events Taking Place In Best Buy Across America Next Week
Prepare to fight
It's safe to say, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is the most anticipated Switch title of 2018. In preparation for its release, this December, Best Buy stores across America are hosting a special demo event allowing members of the public to try out the game in select locations. The event starts on September 8th and will...
News Switch Has Been The Best-Selling Console In Japan For Six Months, Almost 5 Million Units Sold
Not far behind PS4 already
The latest Japanese gaming sales figures are in, revealing that the Nintendo Switch was the best-selling console for the sixth consecutive month during August, almost reaching five million total sales in the region. During the four week period of 30th July - 26th August, the Switch sold 199,000 units across...
News You Can Now Grab The Legendary Latias And Latios In Pokémon Sun & Moon
The distribution has begun
If you're a diehard Pokémon fan, you'll no doubt be aware that this year has seen a celebration of all things legendary, with proceedings aptly named the 'Year of Legendary Pokémon'. Well, the month of September brings with it another duo of legendary beasts for your collection: Latias and Latios. These fan-favourite...
News Junichi Masuda Set To Share Some New Pokémon Gaming News On Japanese TV This Sunday
What will it be?
It has been revealed that Game Freak director Junichi Masuda will be appearing on Japanese TV show Pokénchi next Sunday (9th September) to reveal the latest news in the world of Pokémon gaming. Pokénchi is a variety show that airs on Sunday mornings in Japan, with its hosts all forming together to talk about their love of...
Review Out of The Box (Switch eShop)
If your name's not down, you're not coming in
Video games revolving around performing a day job - and one that’s very likely to be different to a real-life profession, to boot - have proven to be popular with well-known franchises keeping the genre alive year on year. Ever fancied being in charge of a whole medical unit? Then check out Theme...
News Sega Releasing Original Valkyria Chronicles Game On Switch This October
Follows the fourth game's release this month
In June, Sega announced the Switch version of Valkyria Chronicles 4 was locked in for a physical and digital release on 25th September. This was a significant reveal at the time, as the series - incorporating a blend of turn-based strategy and third-person action - has not been released on a Nintendo...
News Nintendo Is The Sixth Most Desirable Company Among Japanese Undergraduates
A dream job?
A new report published by Japanese news outlet IT Media has found that Nintendo ranks as the sixth most desirable company among aspiring undergraduates in the country - a rise from last year when the company was the ninth most popular. The idea of working at Nintendo sounds like a dream come true - making games, playing games, and a...
News Yooka-Laylee Physical Pre-Orders Have Been Delayed Until Friday, More Details To Come
Secure yours later this week
Just over a week ago, we reported on the news that Limited Run Games - a company which specialises in releasing indie games in physical form - was just about to open pre-orders for a physical edition of Yooka-Laylee. The previously announced date of 31st August has now been and gone, however, and pre-orders are still yet...
News Switch Anti-Grav Racer Redout Has Finally Been Rated By ESRB, One Step Closer To Launch?
Start your engines
Redout has had a rather turbulent journey to Nintendo Switch; the anti-grav racer was initially announced for the console before it had even launched back in January 2017, going on to receive multiple delays which have left us without the game a whole year and a half later. It would appear that we're getting closer to an...
News Giana Sisters: Twisted Dreams - Owltimate Edition Arrives On Switch This Month
With new levels and cutscenes
THQ Nordic has revealed that the recently announced Giana Sisters: Twisted Dreams - Owltimate Edition will make its way to Switch on 25th September. The game is 2D platformer in which players can transform protagonist Giana into a punk version of herself at the press of a button, completely changing the game’s...
Random The Latest Pokémon Toy Range Introduces Pikachu In Bus Form
How do you get 100 Pikachus on a bus?
There are almost as many Pokémon toys in the world as there are dollar bills to purchase them, and this new mini-range of toys based on the iconic franchise will no doubt generate even more of a healthy profit. Introducing the 'Pokémon Quest Tomica' range. Inspired by the recent Switch and smartphone...
News Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate Hunts Down A Ninth Place Spot In The UK Charts
Pretty quiet elsewhere
UK gaming chart statistics are now in for the week ending 1st September, revealing that Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate has debuted at number nine. F1 2018 has managed to keep hold of the number one spot - a position it acquired during its first week on sale last week - holding off the challenge of this week's major new...
Video What Monster Hunter Gubbins Have Capcom Sent Us?
A box of delights
As long as YouTube videos have been the behemoth of entertainment that they are, videos of people opening boxes full of stuff has undeniably been the zenith of perfection through this particular artistic medium. The smell of the tape, the thrill of that first flap swinging open to birth its sweet contents; yes, there's nothing like...
Sunday2nd Sep 2018
Soapbox Why I Prefer Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate To World
Function over form?
Soapbox features enable our individual writers to voice their own opinions on hot topics, opinions that may not necessarily be the voice of the site. In this piece, guides editor Glen outlines why he's in love with Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate, despite the allure of the next-gen 'MonHun' experience on other formats... My...
Guide Upcoming Nintendo Switch Games And Accessories For September And October 2018
Get ready to assemble more cardboard!
Wow, the year is passing by quickly and the Nintendo Switch library seems to get better with each passing month. August saw the release of the rather lovely Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate and many other delights on the Nintendo Switch. So, what's on the horizon for Nintendo Switch fans, then? We've...
News Mario + Rabbids On Nintendo Switch Has Sold More Than Two Million Copies
Third-party success
Earlier this year, Ubisoft's third quarter financial briefing revealed Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle had been the highest selling third-party game on the Switch - placing the French-based publisher in the overall lead in terms of third-party sales on the platform. More
News SNK 40th Anniversary Collection Gives You More Bang For Your Buck With DLC Games
Save your coins
The SNK 40th Anniversary Collection on Nintendo Switch is shaping up to be a retro blast including more than 13 classic titles from the Japanese veteran's library of work. As the November release for both Europe and North America draws closer, new information about the compilation is slowly being revealed. At this year's...
News One Piece: World Seeker Producer Will Consider Switch Release, If Fans Request It
Make some noise
The last One Piece game released on a Nintendo system was Pirate Warriors 3 Deluxe Edition on the Switch. Before then, Unlimited World Red - Deluxe Edition was also made available on the hybrid device. If you're a fan of the series, you will have no doubt heard about Lu
Feature Nintendo Life eShop Selects - August 2018
August's best Switch eShop games!
The month of August has just been and gone and wow did it have a cracking selection of games. Choosing our favourite this time around turned out to be pretty tricky - our list of honourable mentions has gone through the roof this month - but we've made it through the countless arguments and debate...
News Flyhigh Works Express Broadcast Reveals New Global Game Releases For Switch
Watch to find out more
For the first time ever, Flyhigh Works has released an express broadcast with English commentary. Following the previous live stream held in August, this latest video included new game announcements for the west and more details about specific releases in Japan. Below were some of the highlights: New footage of...
News RPG Maker MV Releases In North America Next February
Put on your creator hat
Following a previous announcement Japan would receive RPG Maker MV later this year on 15th November, NIS America - in partnership with Kadokawa Corporation - has released a PR revealing the Nintendo Switch game will be launched in North America on 26th February 2019. The European release is also scheduled for 2019, but an...
Saturday1st Sep 2018
News Nintendo's Japan Twitter Account Clarifies When Switch Online Service Will Begin
"Second half of September"
For some time now, there's been much confusion about when the Switch online service will be launched. Nintendo originally said it would arrive in September and then narrowed it down to the second half of the month. With September now here, Nintendo's Japanese Twitter account has had to issue a tweet to clarify the service...
Video 13 Nintendo Switch Games You Should Look Out For In September
Unlucky for some? Not if you're a Switch owner!
We're slowly but surely moving towards that part of the year where every single video game publisher dumps their best AAA titles on the market at exactly the same time and then wonders why they don't sell as many units at other points in the year. It's a fun time, but if you've got a Switch,...
News Emulation Specialist M2 Discusses Future Development Plans For Nintendo Switch
Retro revival
M2 is best known in recent years for handling Sega’s 3D Classics line on the 3DS and modernising iconic series like Sonic the Hedgehog, Out Run and Fantasy Zone. Having now made the transition across to the Switch, the developer recently sat down with
The truth and nothing but the truth
Sony might not be embracing cross-play on the PlayStation 4, but it's certainly open to riding off the success of competitor platforms. Speaking to Japanese news outlet Nikkei about the Nintendo Switch, Sony Interactive Entertainment Asia president Hiroyuki Oda admit the popularity of the hybrid platform...
News Travis Strikes Again: No More Heroes Launches Exclusively On Nintendo Switch In January 2019
Are you ready?
Travis Strikes Again: No More Heroes was originally announced last year, with the first footage revealed months later during a Nindie Showcase. Suda51 still hasn't really confirmed where exactly this game sits within the timeline, but at the very least, it's a
News Diablo III On Switch Will Include amiibo Support, According To Blizzard Developer
The Nintendo difference
When Blizzard revealed the Diablo III Eternal Collection was Switch-bound, the focus was predominantly on the title’s performance, online features, and exclusive in-game content. Surprisingly, there was no mention
News Mercenaries Saga Chronicles For Switch Receives Physical Release On 11th September
Three games in one
In April, we revealed a retail version of the tactical turn-based strategy RPG trilogy Mercenaries Saga Chronicles would be arriving on shelves this summer. Circle Entertainment, PM Studios and acttil media have now confirmed the physical release will be made available on 11th September.
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (September 1st)
Here are our picks, but what are yours?
Once again, it's that lovely time of the week where we get to sit back and enjoy a lovely gaming session or ten as the weekend wraps us up in its relaxing embrace. This time around, team Nintendo Life is playing online shooters, retro-inspired platformers, and Metroidvania style modern classics - a nice range...
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