News - December, 2018
Monday31st Dec 2018
News Soulja Boy Forced To Pull Knock-Off Consoles, Website Now Redirects To Nintendo's 3DS Store
What a surprise...
One of the weirder stories to pop up during 2018 was the recent Soulja Boy saga, in which the rapper decided to try his hand at flogging knock-off game consoles which came pre-loaded with hundreds of unlicensed ROMs. Originally, this business venture comprised of just two different machines, but this soon expanded to include the...
News Nintendo President Believes Switch Can Meet Sales Goal Before End Of Fiscal Year
Smash Bros. Ultimate driving sales
Nintendo President Shuntaro Furukawa recently spoke with the Japanese publication Sankei about the success of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate and the Switch. He believes the strong launch sales for Ultimate can be credited to returning fans who may have played certain entries throughout the history of the series and...
Feature Reader's Choice Game Of The Year 2018 Results
You voted, we counted
Yesterday, we revealed which games took the staff votes in our Game Of The Year; today we reveal your results. We've had over 15,000 votes this year, which is by far our widest ever pool. Thank you for taking the time to vote! The votes were cast in each category with a 1st, 2nd and 3rd ranking system. Ranking a game 1st gives...
Review Donut County - A Sweet Little Puzzler In Need Of Extra Filling
Short, but sweet
The modern game industry seems to be obsessed with the idea of constantly pushing the higher limits of how much content can be packed into a game, with both AAA and indie developers constantly finding new ways of making games that are exhaustingly long. Often, this leads to inevitable repetitiveness - do we really need sixty...
Video Pokémon The Movie: Mewtwo Strikes Back Evolution Gets Its First Official Trailer
The Legend is back
The first official trailer for the next Pokémon film - Pokémon The Movie: Mewtwo Strikes Back Evolution - has now been released, giving us a juicy tease of things to come. Make sure to check it out above. This film will be the 22nd movie in Pokémon's cinematic history and the third movie in the franchise's recent alternate...
News PlatinumGames Executive Producer Says 2019 Will Be "An Intense Year", Announcements Coming
We certainly hope so
With 2018 coming to a close today, it's time to look forward to the exciting possibilities of 2019. In many ways, we're actually rather in the dark about what's to come - we'd expect Nintendo to unleash some more big name reveals to fill current gaps - but we do know about several releases which have the potential to arrive on...
Feature Nintendo's 2018: A Remarkable Year In Review
All the games, news and events from a bumper year
After an extraordinary first year on the market, which saw it smash sales expectations and play host to some amazing games, the Nintendo Switch could have endured a torrid sophomore slump in 2018. However, that wasn't the case and the console's commercial success was maintained for the majority of...
Rumour Level-5 Game Delays Linked To Mass "Employee Exodus"
Tough times ahead?
Another day, another rumour. This latest one is somewhat different and arguably more believable, as it's not about a specific game series making its way across to the Nintendo Switch and the source is a Japanese media outlet rather than a random listing by a distributor or retailer. The rumour stems from the delays of Yo-Kai...
News Ryan Reynolds Shares Behind-The-Scenes Image Of Detective Pikachu Movie
Tracking his every move
We may well have just received the very first trailer for the upcoming film Pokémon The Movie: Mewtwo Strikes Back Evolution, but there's another 2019 Poké-movie also getting a little bit of love as we approach the new year. Remember Detective Pikachu? Of course you do. The film is set to arrive in cinemas on 10th May...
News First 4 Figures Reveals Gorgeous Conker's Bad Fur Day Figure, But It'll Cost You At Least $430
Pre-orders now open
If you're familiar with First 4 Figures, you'll know that the company produces beautifully detailed figures of characters from the gaming world. The latest star to get the First 4 Figures treatment is Conker (of Conker's Bad Fur Day fame) with the usual high level of detail - and high price - perfectly intact. The figure is...
Video Nintendo Celebrates The Best Indie Hits Of 2018
And there's a lot of them
2018 has been another stellar year for gaming with a mixture of major releases, remakes, and more indie gems than we know what to do with all clamouring for our attention (and our hard-earned cash). To celebrate, Nintendo has put together this short video, showcasing some of the very best Nindies to grace the Switch this...
Nindie Round Up Solar Flux, Dreamwalker, Bring Them Home, Rain World And Mech Rage
A trio of puzzlers, a shmup and a platformer
After an absence for the holiday period, the Nindie Round Up is back for a double whammy this week to see you into the new year. Today’s entry gives us three puzzle games with varying degrees of quality in Solar Flux, Dreamwalkers and Bring Them Home; the standout title of the week, Rain World - a...
News Motion Twin Not Interested In Making A Sequel To Dead Cells
No need to dwell on success
Reflect on the indie releases of 2018 and one of the standout games was the roguelike action title Dead Cells by French-based developer Motion Twin. The title was praised by critics and sold incredibly well, especially on the Switch eShop where it managed to outsell the PlayStation 4 version. When a game has this level...
Sunday30th Dec 2018
News Valve Reveals Steam's Top Played Games With A Switch Pro Controller
Nintendo powered
In May this year, Valve added Switch Pro Controller support to Steam. By September, the new Nintendo gamepad had become the seventh most popular controller on the digital platform, with just under 500,000 registered users. Valve has now released information about the top played games on Steam using a Switch Pro Controller. This...
News Atlus Teases Persona 5 R, More Information To Be Revealed March 2019
PS seemingly confirmed, but what about Switch?
Earlier in December, when it was revealed Joker from Persona 5 would appear as a fighter in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate during the 2018 Game Awards, rumours about the game itself coming to Nintendo's hybrid platform began to surface. These rumours only intensified as the month went on and now we've...
Feature Game Of The Year 2018 - Staff Awards
And the winner is...
It's the final day for you to cast your Game Of The Year votes, you have until midnight today (Sunday) to vote, this is your final warning - no complaining if you don't vote. In the meantime, let's look at which games our members of staff voted for across the very same categories. This year we decided to create categories for...
Gallery There’s No Need To Bash These New Streets Of Rage 4 Screenshots
Promising stuff
In case you forgot, Lizardcube and DotEmu - the studios behind the Wonder Boy: The Dragon’s Trap reboot - are reviving Sega’s beat ‘em up series Streets of Rage. Streets of Rage 4 will be developed in conjunction with Guard Crush Games and uses familiar hand-drawn visuals. While we wait for more information about this project,...
Review Carcassonne - An Enjoyable But Imperfect Version Of A Board Game Classic
We built this city on part-time dough
The board game Carcassonne is undeniably one of the classics – the Medieval, landscape-building game has kept millions occupied over nearly two decades. The prospect of Carcassonne on the Switch had us very excited, but we found the final product only scores slightly better than an incomplete city. For those...
"I think about it like food. Mech combat is the main ingredient"
No, you're not suffering from déjà vu; this article originally appeared on the site in August this year, and we're republishing it as part of our 'Best of 2018' series which celebrates what we feel were our finest features of the past twelve months. Enjoy! Kenichiro Tsukuda knows...
News Get A Surprise Switch Game In The Latest Limited Run Promotion
The thrill of the unknown
Limited Run is known for offering physical Switch games in limited supply. Its latest deal is a bit different from the usual offering. Available from 1st January 2019 for $29.99, the 2018 blind box promotion gives Switch owners the chance to purchase one surprise game and trading card from the company’s collection. In...
News Grasshopper Manufacture Shares Another Mini-Game Trailer For Travis Strikes Again
Side-scrolling beat 'em up action
No More Heroes spin-off Travis Strikes Again arrives on the Switch early next year. Over the past few weeks now, Grasshopper Manufacture has been releasing trailers for each of the mini-games starring Travis and Badman, who are trapped inside the Death Drive Mark II - a phantom console from the '90s. In the latest...
Saturday29th Dec 2018
Random Chinese Developer Found Selling Super Mario Bros. ROM On Microsoft's Digital Store
Big trouble
Digital storefronts are certified platforms allowing users to buy safe and legitimate content. Due to sheer amount of programs, apps and games approved for these platforms on a daily basis, sometimes there can be oversights. According to a tweet on the Chinese Nintendo Twitter account, there's been a big one in China. The local...
News Unlock Two Classic Outfits In Mario Tennis Aces Next Month
Luma also unlockable
Mario Tennis Aces is one of the many Switch games that keeps on giving. In the same tournament where you'll be able to unlock Luma - the star-like creature originally from Super Mario Galaxy, the Nintendo UK VS Twitter account has revealed there'll also be a c
Feature A Recap Of Nintendo Life Reviews In 2018
2018/10
It's the end of the year, a time of reflection, so today we're going to look back over the last 12 months of reviews across Nintendo Life. Reviews are our "bread and butter" so to speak, but have become quite a challenge for us as a team. The sheer amount of games currently being released means it's almost impossible to review everything;...
Friday28th Dec 2018
News Persona 5 Switch Rumours Intensify
Beyond a joke
Since Joker was announced as the first DLC fighter for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, there has been much speculation about Atlus bringing Persona 5 to the Switch. On the same day of this reveal, a
Feature 17 Remasters We'd Love To See On Switch In 2019
The same, but better!
After looking at which Wii U games and 3DS games we would like to see make the transition to Switch, we drank even more moonshine and really started dreaming, looking back even further and imagining which games would be ripe for the HD remaster treatment from Nintendo's entire back catalogue. Before we begin, let's clarify...
Feature Behind The Scenes On Streets Of Rage 4, The Sequel We Thought We'd Never See
"We're constantly comparing our game with the originals"
No, you're not suffering from déjà vu; this article originally appeared on the site in September this year, and we're republishing it as part of our 'Best of 2018' series which celebrates what we feel were our finest features of the past twelve months. Enjoy! Flashback time. My friend had...
News Bloodstained: Ritual Of The Night Development Has "Reached Its Peak"
Working towards a 2019 launch
Last time we got an update on the Kickstarter project Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night, Producer Koji 'Iga' Igarashi revealed WayForward would be assisting with the development by stamping out some really tough bugs. In the final
Review Koloro - A Capable Yet Ultimately Forgettable Puzzle-Platformer
Love in the time of Koloro
With so many titles on eShop – from tiny mobile curios to triple-A epics – being ‘good’ simply isn’t be good enough anymore; you need something unique or dazzling to stand out in the crowd. Set in the subconscious dreamworld of a young girl named Kora, Koloro is a one-button (or touch) puzzle-platformer. Morphed...
News Check Out The Celeste Collector's Edition, Pre-Orders Begin Next Tuesday
Iconoclasts physical release also on the way
Earlier this month during the ''Kinda Funny Video Game Showcase' on Twitch, Limited Run announced a physical edition for Celeste would be available to pre-order from 1st January onward. In the latest update, Limited Run has now revealed the Collector's Edit
News Nintendo Support Webpage Suggests Mii Fighter Costume DLC Is Returning To Smash Bros. Ultimate
Put on your best outfit
Next year, Nintendo is releasing downloadable content for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate on the Switch. If you register the game before 31st January you'll receive the Piranha Plant fighter. After this, you can look forward to the five Challenger Packs - with each one containing a new fighter, new stage and new music. If you opt...
News Dive Into The Unknown When Mobile Hit Downwell Arrives On Switch In January
TATE mode included
After being announced for the Switch in September, the critically-acclaimed mobile sensation Downwell will make its way to the Switch next year on 31st January. The publisher Devolver Digital reportedly confirmed the date over on its Discord channel. The title is a roguelike, platforming, s
Thursday27th Dec 2018
Feature 20 Years After The Release Of Banjo-Kazooie, We Speak To The Guys Who Made It
The N64's beloved duo celebrate two decades
No, you're not suffering from déjà vu; this article originally appeared on the site in June this year, and we're republishing it as part of our 'Best of 2018' series which celebrates what we feel were our finest features of the past twelve months. Enjoy! Here is a sobering thought. It’s been twenty...
News Score Exclusive Spirits In The New Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Event
Get them while you can!
The new spirit event "Oh Yeah! Mario Time!" for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate begins on 28th December and will run until 1st January. During this period, three Super Mario Party spirits will appear on the spirit board. The golden dash mushroom - featured in Mario Party, but also known from other titles such as Mario Kart - is a...
Video This Might Be The Worst Nintendo Switch Christmas Present
"It's ruined Christmas"
Poor Alex, nobody gifted him a present this Christmas. Taking matters into his owns hands, our lovely video producer decided to order his own Switch-related gift online and even went to the trouble of wrapping it himself. What is it, you ask? You should watch the above video to find out. Else, if you really can't spare five...
Feature Vote For Your 2018 Nintendo Game Of The Year (Reminder)
Every vote counts
Update: please remember to vote, you have until midnight (UK time) Sunday to cast your vote. Can you seriously believe it's been a year since the 2017 Game of the Year awards? That's right – it's time for everyone to come together yet again and decide on their favourite games of 2018. This year we'll be doing things a little...
News Switch Has Outsold The Original And Slim PlayStation 4 In Japan
PS4 Pro sales not included
Earlier this month, it was revealed Switch sales in Japan had surpassed lifetime sales of the PlayStation Vita. Now, according to the latest Media Create sales figures, Nintendo's hybrid system has outsold the combined sales of the original PlayStation 4 and Slim model in Japan. The original PS4 and PS4 Slim combined have...
Soapbox 8 Nintendo 3DS Games We'd Love To See On Switch
Which games would you port?
We recently looked at which final Wii U games we'd like to see make the transition to Nintendo Switch, the other natural candidate for ports is Nintendo 3DS, which is now deep into the twilight of its lifespan. So, before we put our 3DS consoles into long-term storage, I started thinking about which games from its vast...
News Nintendo Continues Festive Offers In Europe With Further Discounts
Time to spend that Christmas money
Hot on the heels of last week's 600 games discounted, Nintendo has updated the eShop today with a few more festive offers, including FIFA 19, Valkyria Chronicles 4 and many more across Switch, 3DS and Wii U. Switch eShop - Festive Offers: Game Title Price Saving Until Original Price
Japanese Charts Smash Bros. Ultimate Stays In Top Spot While Switch Maintains Momentum
Dragon Quest Builders 2 debuts
Japanese chart figures are now in for 17th December - 23rd December and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate on the Switch continues to reign supreme. The new entry in the long-running Smash series maintained its top spot, with an additional 452,617 retail sales - pushing it beyond the two million sales mark domestically and...
News Unreleased NES SimCity Gets Preserved, Publicly Released
An 8-bit Christmas miracle!
You may remember last year this humble NL scribe reported on the surprising discovery of two NES SimCity prototype cartridges in the wild. This unreleased, Nintendo-developed version was one the NES holy grails of prototypes but not many people got their hands on the content of those two cartridges... until Frank Cifaldi...
Nintendo Download 27th December (North America)
Dynasty Warriors, Puzzle Bobble and Mech Rage!
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 comment down below with your potential picks for the week. Enjoy! Switch eShop: Dynasty Warriors 8 Xtreme Legends...
Nintendo Download 27th December (Europe)
My Little Riding Champion! Cake Laboratory! Blazblue!
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 comment down below with your potential picks for the week. Enjoy! Switch Retail - New Releases: My Little Riding Champion...
News Become A Star Player When Luma Joins Mario Tennis Aces In January
Play the online tournament to unlock
Since first appearing in the Super Mario Galaxy games on the Wii, Luma has been featured in many other Mario games. While the star-like creature is probably best known in recent times for fighting alongside Princess Rosalina in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, in the past Luma, has appeared as an unlockable character...
Wednesday26th Dec 2018
Feature The Final Wii U Games We'd Like To See On Switch In 2019
What’s left to loot from the wreckage of Wii U?
Ah, poor Wii U – you’ve got to feel for it. Through bungled messaging and almost total non-support of its unique asymmetric gameplay, Nintendo launched the ship without a compass into an ocean littered with pointy icebergs ready to pierce her glossy white hull. Despite releasing some excellent...
Feature The Day I Met Donkey Kong On Live TV
Alex Norton talks of TV fame and people in ape suits
No, you're not suffering from déjà vu; this article originally appeared on the site in August this year, and we're republishing it as part of our 'Best of 2018' series which celebrates what we feel were our finest features of the past twelve months. In this special one-off piece, reader Alex...
Tuesday25th Dec 2018
Feature Sitting Down With Panic Button, Nintendo Switch's Most Important Third-Party Studio
“What makes this work is amazing, amazing people”
No, you're not suffering from déjà vu; this article originally appeared on the site in July this year, and we're republishing it as part of our 'Best of 2018' series which celebrates what we feel were our finest features of the past twelve months. Enjoy! There’s a good chance that many of...
Feature How One Nintendo Christmas Shaped The Rest Of My Life
Chris Scullion recounts how the NES altered his destiny one festive morning
It was the summer of 1987. My aunt had fallen in love with an American chap and moved to the States to marry him and live there. And so, my family – including a 4-year-old me – flew out from Scotland to Parma, Ohio to visit them during the summer. That was when I saw...
Editorial Merry Christmas And Happy Holidays From Nintendo Life
Eat, drink and play some Switch
So this is Christmas. The time of year where we all eat far too much, drink far too much and buy far too many pointless gifts for friends and relatives. In short, it's the most wonderful time of the year. 2018 has been quite a year in the world of Nintendo, so this festive season offers the ideal opportunity to sit...
Monday24th Dec 2018
Random Ed Boon Finds Recent Mortal Kombat 11 Roster Leak Laughable
What a joke
When any fighting game series is announced nowadays, a leak inevitably follows, often revealing information about the character roster or a surprise the developer intended to reveal later down the line. A lot of the time, these leaks can also turn out to be completely fake. On the Mortal Kombat front, it's no different. Series...
Feature The Real Wizard: A Nintendo World Champion's Tale
Jeff Hansen talks about his past life as a gaming superstar
No, you're not suffering from déjà vu; this article originally appeared on the site in June this year, and we're republishing it as part of our 'Best of 2018' series which celebrates what we feel were our finest features of the past twelve months. Enjoy! Nintendo – perhaps more so...
News Tekken 7 For Switch Depends On Fan Demand According To Katsuhiro Harada
Show your support
The last time a Nintendo platform hosted a Tekken game was at the beginning of the Wii U era when Tag Tournament 2 released on the system. The game was generally well-received and has left Nintendo fans wondering when they'll eventually be blessed with another entry in Bandai Namco's established fighting series. Over the past few...
Random Man Uses Disguised NES Zapper To Rob A Bank
And has since been arrested
The NES Zapper was a cool little piece of kit back in the day, allowing gaming fans to use a realistic peripheral to enhance their experiences in titles like Duck Hunt, Wild Gunman, and more. As always, though, someone out there has to go and ruin the fun, with one man being caught using the accessory in a shocking...
Review Uncanny Valley - A Commendable Take On Old-School Horror Let Down By Its Own Design
Who watches the (night)watchmen?
Horror, when done right, can be a truly wonderful thing to behold - especially in the interactive realm of video games. Find the right mechanics, marry them to a setup that sells its dark heart, and find a balance that doesn’t undersell or dilute its scares and building sense of dread. Uncanny Valley comes close in...
Feature 14 Classic Nintendo Winter-Themed Levels to Play This Christmas
Winter wonderlands
It's Christmas, which might mean snow wherever you are in the world. However, not all of us are that lucky, and sadly have to settle for rain or – gasp! – ghastly sunshine instead. Fear not, though – there is a solution: playing winter-themed levels in your favourite games. Christmas is the best time for it too, as you're...
Video More Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Glitches Than You Can Shake A Switch At
We always thought Villager was a bit creepy
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is a fantastic game - we said so, so it must be true - but that doesn't mean that it comes without its faults. When we say "faults", though, we actually mean glitches, and some of these turn out to be rather hilarious indeed. YouTube channel A+Start has shared a new video which...
News Fortnite Finally Gets A Career Tab On Switch, But It Doesn't Do Anything
A bittersweet Christmas treat
One of the most requested features for Fortnite on Switch, ever since it came to the console earlier this summer, has been to include the missing Career tab. This menu screen, which is present in other editions of the game, tracks your stats, playtime, account level, and crucially those tasty Victory Royales, but Switch...
UK Charts Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Overtakes Splatoon 2 Lifetime Sales In UK
Red Dead takes Christmas number one
Despite only being on the market for three weeks, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate has now sold more copies than Splatoon 2 in the UK. The game has seen a 24% drop in physical sales this week, slipping down to fifth place in the UK charts, but its tremendous overall start means that it is already the fifth best-selling...
Video This Delightful Snow Scene Concept Has Us Desperate For A Paper Ice Climbers Game
Utterly adorable
Before today, if you'd have asked us which games we'd like Nintendo to reveal next year for Nintendo Switch, we doubt any of us would have come up with 'Paper Ice Climbers'. Now, though, that is the only game we want to see, and we absolutely need it right now. This sudden but very pressing dream has materialised thanks to the...
News Nomada Studio “Thrilled” GRIS Is Already Turning A Profit
Another success story
The visually stunning puzzle-platform game GRIS launched earlier this month. We praised it for being an absolute masterpiece and awarded it nine out of ten stars. If it wasn’t already on your radar, it should be, as it’s got to the point where it is now being referenced alongside some of the best indie titles of 2018...
Video Sonic Mania Adventures Animation Returns For A Holiday Special
Warm the coldest of hearts
One of the DLC highlights this year was the add-on content for the 2017 release Sonic Mania. The Plus version of the game added new characters, an encore mode and four-player split-screen. As we begin to reflect on all the wonderful games released over the past year, the official Sonic The Hedgehog YouTube Channel
News Nintendo And Game Developers From Around The World Share 'Happy Holidays' Messages
A lovely bit of festive cheer
With the holiday season well and truly upon us, game developers big and small have been sharing festive messages with their peers in the gaming community. We've gathered a handful of these for you to check out below, hopefully getting you into the festive spirit should you need a little boost, and also reminding us of...
Sunday23rd Dec 2018
Feature Creating The Ultimate Game Boy
The DMG-102 is the handheld of your dreams
The humble Game Boy is probably older than many of the people reading these words right now, but it nonetheless remains an utterly iconic piece of consumer tech. Since the start of the Game Boy line way back in 1989, the range has undergone several revisions and has sold millions of units all over the...
Random Humanoid Cats Discovered In Korean Version Of Super Paper Mario
Unused levels also uncovered
There's apparently been a recent and slightly odd discovery in the Wii release, Super Paper Mario. It's all tied to the 2009 South Korean version of the game. YouTube channel GamingIntus, which was able to sift through the files, found unused levels and content that had no resemblance to anythin
News Nintendo Had Some Of The Most Talked About Games On Twitter In 2018
Fortnite tops the list
Last weekend, YouTube revealed two Switch game trailers were part of the top viewed gaming video list in 2018. This weekend, Twitter has now shared its own list of the most-tweeted video games in the US this year. Interestingly, four Nintendo franchises featured. These included Pokémon, Super Mario, Super Smash Bros. and...
Video Chucklefish Prepares For Battle With A New WarGroove Gameplay Trailer
Still targeting a Q1 2019 release
To kill some time between now and the Q1 2019 release of WarGroove on the Switch, Chucklefish has released a new gameplay trailer for the long-awaited title. Based on the one-minute clip, the strategy game drawing comparisons to Intelligent Systems' Advance Wars and Fire Emblem series looks incredibly promising...
News New 'Life Is Destroy' Trailer Showcases Another Game In Travis Strikes Again
Weird and wonderful
The No More Heroes spin-off Travis Strikes Again is one of the first titles arriving on the Switch in 2019. The Grasshopper Manufacture release is essentially a bunch of mini-games starring Travis and Badman, who find themselves trapped inside the Death Drive Mark II - a phantom console from the '90s. In the previous trailer, we...
News New Super Dragon Ball Heroes: World Mission Trailer Shown At Jump Festa 2019
The power of cards
For a game about digital card battles, Super Dragon Ball Heroes: World Mission looks rather dramatic based on the new six-minute trailer Bandai Namco released at Jump Festa 2019. This second official clip about the Dimps developed title runs through the basics of the game in Japanese while showcasing plenty of new footage. If you...
Saturday22nd Dec 2018
Feature Digital vs Physical - What Is Your Preference for Nintendo Switch?
The age old question
Ever since the launch of Nintendo Switch back in March 2017 gamers have been faced with the difficult decision as to go digital or stay physical. Naturally there are pros and cons to each of these choices. Digital means the game can be always available on your system, without the need to carry around extra carts, however, often...
News Square Enix Preparing Dragon Quest XI S Surprise For 1st January
Launching in Japan next year
We last heard about Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age S in September, when the name for the title was officially confirmed at the 2018 Tokyo Game Show. At the time, the series creator Yuji Horii said the Switch version would take much longer for Square Enix to develop, but could not lock in when exactly it would...
News Damon Baker Departs Nintendo After 12 Years
All the best
Damon Baker might not be quite as famous as certain other employees who work at Nintendo of America, but he's definitely not far off. Now, in an unexpected announcement, Baker has revealed via Twitter he will leave Nintendo after more than 12 years. In 2019, he will pursue a new opportunity and promises fans this won't be the last time...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Christmas? (Special Edition)
Here are our picks, but what are yours?
As regular readers will know, each Saturday we all get together to discuss our weekend gaming plans and see what our fellow community members are up to. This week is a little different, however, with many of us taking a little time away to celebrate the holidays and enjoy time with friends or family, or even...
News Indie Hit Celeste Sold Over 500,000 Copies In 2018
Farewell levels arriving early next year
After being recognised as the indie title of the year at the 2018 Game Awards, Celeste by Matt Makes Games has now sold over 500,000 copies in 2018. This is the first major sales milestone for the retro-inspired indie platformer since it arrived at the start of the year. Although the Switch version was
News Nintendo Reveals Ten Most Watched Switch News Feed Videos In 2018
Ultimate and Pokémon clips dominate
Last weekend, YouTube revealed its top trending gaming video list for 2018. Two Nintendo game trailers were featured. The first was the Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee! trailer in fifth place and the first look at
Random Facebook Rejects Super Meat Boy Advertisement Due To "Explicit" Nature
A couple of butts on display
There doesn't seem to be much balance over on the social media platform Facebook. Often you'll hear stories about the company censoring images that don't really need to be and other times it doesn't do enough to protect its users from graphic content. This particular story is one of those cases where it's probably gone a...
Friday21st Dec 2018
Review Mana Spark - Not Quite Heaven-Sent, But Still Worth A Look
The spark that lights the flame?
Mana Spark is a lovely little dungeon-crawling roguelike. The adventure takes place in a world where humanity is enslaved, its strength inferior to that of its captors due to the lack of Mana in human bodies. Mana is power itself, and whoever wields it grows stronger. But what if a band of rebels formed a hidden...
News Nintendo Releases Printable Animal Crossing Calendar Showing Characters' Birthdays
And other goodies, too
As we get closer and closer to entering the mysterious future of 2019, there's one thing that all Nintendo fans definitely need to remember - the birthdays of every single Animal Crossing character. Amazingly, to help us all do just that, Nintendo has released a 2019 Birthday Calendar featuring the special dates for "almost"...
News Early Pokémon Red And Blue Concept Art Shows How Different Some Classic 'Mon Originally Looked
Gyarados was terrifying
For many Pokémon fans, the names and faces of the series' ever-growing collection of monsters are forever imprinted in our minds, and especially the 'classic' set of Generation 1 creatures that debuted in Pokémon Red and Blue. Of course, the new release of Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee! has only enhanced...
News Turns Out The Switch's Wireless NES Controllers Will Work With New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe
Teach your old controller new tricks
As you may well know already, subscribing to Nintendo's Switch Online service presents you with the wonderfully generous option of spending even more money on a set of NES-style controllers for your Switch. These are, of course, designed to make your collection of online NES games feel more authentic, and double...
Video Digital Foundry Revisits DOOM On The Nintendo Switch
Return to Hell
Last week, Panic Button unleashed hell on the Switch by releasing a new update for its 2017 title, DOOM. The developer said patch 1.2 improved the game's performance and allowed players to add recent competitors to their friend list. It also added in a video capture option, enabling the most brutal moments in the game to be recorded...
Random John Cena Is A NES Aficionado
"Yay, technology"
American actor, professional wrestler, rapper and all-around good guy John Cena recently spoke about his love of the original Nintendo Entertainment System during an IGN video promoting the new Transformers film, Bumblebee. The cast of the movie was quizzed about '80s toys, and the most knowledgeable of the bunch was John. After...
News Nintendo Still Expects To Hit 100 Million Switch Software Sales This Financial Year
Holiday season has gone well
Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa has revealed that the company is still confident in reaching its 100 million Switch software sales target for the financial year, with holiday season sales progressing well. Sales of Switch software reached 42.13 million during the period between April and September this year, with...
News Thimbleweed Park Dev Ron Gilbert Shares Fascinating Breakdown Of Sales By Platform
Switch narrowly on top
The Switch's early days were full of amazing stories from indie game developers, with the console being regarded as one of the best places to generate sales for your beloved creations. As fans of the console hoovered up every delightful indie the Switch had going, many games saw huge boosts in sales, slowly but surely driving...
News EA Confirms FIFA 19 FUTMAS Promotional Message On Switch "Wasn't Intended"
Nintendo players benched
Last week, news surfaced about a Christmas promotion being advertised for the Switch version of FIFA 19 that wasn't actually available within the game. The fine print underneath the original EA announcement further highlighted how these themed daily and weekly objectives were not available in the Nintendo version. Despite...
News Suda51 Would "Love" To Bring Killer7 To Switch, But It's All Up To Capcom
Could it happen?
With Travis Strikes Again: No More Heroes getting ever closer to release, series director Suda51 is no doubt busier than ever in his efforts to get the word out about the new game. He's been popping up all over the place just recently, talking about a potential No More Heroes 3 and hosting a recent
News Pokémon GO Was A Huge Success In 2018, Thanks To Worldwide Consumer Spend
Gotta spend some more
For most of 2018, we've heard about how Niantic's AR mobile game Pokémon GO has been making a lot of money. It's all tied to the spending habits of users - with millions of dollars being spent on the game each month. So just how well has the mobile sensation performed this year? According to mobile data and analytics firm App...
News Nintendo Fan Group Spreads The Christmas Cheer By Replacing Local Boy's Lost Switch Console
A feel-good end to the week
Whereas yesterday brought with it the story of one person stealing a Nintendo Switch Pro Controller, today gives us a story of a wonderful Switch-giving gesture, hopefully restoring balance to the world and certainly restoring our faith in humanity. Just last week, eight-year-old Arthur Millichamp of Mapperly in...
A Kickstarter campaign is now live
We're seeing more and more titles using crowdfunding sites like Kickstarter to get up and running these days, and the latest project to catch our attention is Freja and the False Prophecy - a hand-drawn Metroidvania game that is aiming to launch on Switch. The game will have players exploring the magical and...
News Super Dragon Ball Heroes: World Mission Brings Card Battles To Japan On 4th April
Still waiting on a western announcement
V-Jump continues to drip-feed information about the upcoming Dragon Ball title for Nintendo Switch. Following the news earlier this week the digital card game would support online battles, the Twitter account for the Japanese manga magazine has now revealed
Reminder Nintendo's Fitness Boxing Is Out Today In Europe, North American Launch Coming Soon
Burn those calories
The Nintendo-published Fitness Boxing has launched today on Switch and, in case it had slipped from your radar, Nintendo UK has shared a brand new launch trailer to celebrate. If you're anything like us, you'll be scoffing your way through far too much food over the holiday period before inevitably feeling absolutely terrible as...
Video Get To Know The Voice Of Mario And World Record Holder Charles Martinet
"I'm the luckiest guy in the world"
Last week, Charles Martinet - the voice actor of Mario and many other virtual characters - was awarded a certificate by the Guinness World Records for the most video game voiceover performances as the same character. Following the release of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate on the Switch, he's now voiced Mario 100...
Thursday20th Dec 2018
News Nintendo Goes Discount Crazy With More Than 600 Games Now On Sale In Europe
Wait, how many?
Yet again, the European Nintendo Download is absolutely crazy this week, with more games on sale than we could ever possibly hope to play. Last week's Festive Sale continues with even more games being added. Nintendo tells us that there are now more than 600 games on offer, so we're pretty hopeful that you'll find at least a couple...
Review V-Rally 4 - A Bumpy Ride That Will Only Reward Dedicated Motorsport Fans
Its roots are showing
The Switch isn’t lacking when it comes to racing games, but there’s one particular subsection of the genre in which it’s been left wanting so far: rally games. The current king of rally in the gaming world is Codemasters, but it’s been slow to support the Switch and its first offering (coming in 2019) will be a port of...
News This Portable GameCube Controller Switch Adapter Hits Kickstarter Next Month
GameCube controllers on the go
If you're one of the countless Super Smash Bros. Ultimate fans who insist on playing with a traditional GameCube controller (or like using one, at least) then you might want to keep an eye on this little project. eSports team Panda Global has revealed that it will soon be starting a Kickstarter crowdfunding campaign...
Video Take A Look At New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe In This Introduction Trailer
Return to 2012 in 2019
It's been a busy few months on the Switch with the recent release of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate and Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee! There's no sign of it slowing down, either. On 11th January next year, Nintendo will release
Random UPS Delivery Driver Caught Stealing Nintendo Switch Pro Controller On Video
Bah Humbug!
We all love that feeling of getting our hands on shiny, new gaming accessories, especially when they're as luxurious and expensive as an official Nintendo Switch Pro Controller. We work all day, every day to earn money to buy them, and we go out of our way to find them online or at our local stores, but some people go beyond the norms...
Review Battle Princess Madelyn - An Aimless Adventure Redeemed By Its Fantastic Arcade Mode
Girls ‘n Ghosts
Causal Bit Games founder Chris Obritsch loved playing Ghouls ‘n Ghosts, and his daughter Madelyn loved watching him. One day Madelyn explained that she wished she could be in the game but “girls can’t be knights”, so her dad decided to work with her to make a game in which she was the star, to show that girls can indeed be...
News Starlink: Battle For Atlas Is Getting Lots Of New Content Tomorrow, And It's All Free
Photo mode, new enemies and more
Ubisoft has revealed that Starlink: Battle for Atlas is receiving a hefty-looking content update tomorrow, with new enemies, new gameplay, and a brand new photo mode all coming to the game for free. You can see all of this in the video above, where a narrator takes us through the changes we can expect to see once...
News Travis Strikes Again DLC, Season Pass Pricing And Voice Cast Fully Detailed
DLC pack release dates confirmed
A Travis Strikes Again: No More Heroes presentation has just taken place in Japan, hosted by none other than Suda51. It didn't feature the "huge announcement" that the series director had promised, but it did deliver some finer details about some of the game's content. First up was a reveal for the actors lending...
Random Firewatch On Switch Pays Respect To The N64 With This Classic Easter Egg
A game within a game
Campo Santo's walking simulator Firewatch is now out on the Switch. If you needed an extra incentive to pick up this particular version of the game, it's been discovered there's a special Nintendo 64 easter egg hidden deep within the forest. Obviously, if you intend to play the game, we recommend you click away now to avoid any...
Nintendo Download 20th December (North America)
Donut County, Sundered and Battle Princess Madelyn!
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 comment down below with your potential picks for the week. Enjoy! Switch eShop: Donut County (Annapurna Interactive,...
Video 11 Things Nintendo Needs To Do in 2019
Make it happen
As we get closer to 2019, the lovely Alex Olney can't help but wonder what's ahead for Nintendo. Being unable to contain his excitement any longer, he's compiled a list of things that need to be done by the beloved company in the new year. In the above video, you can find out what exactly our video producer's demands are. He's not...
Video Upcoming How To Train Your Dragon Game Gets Its First Trailer, Out On Switch Next Year
DreamWorks Dragons Dawn of New Riders
The very first trailer for DreamWorks Dragons Dawn of New Riders - a new video game in the How To Train Your Dragons universe - has been released today. You can check it out for yourself above. The game introduces a brand new story to the Dragons world, seeing players join the new heroic duo of Scribbler and...
News Tiny Metal's Free Multiplayer Update Has Finally Been Dispatched To Nintendo Switch
Available at 50% off
The Advance Wars-inspired turn-based title Tiny Metal has now received its free multiplayer update, and some lovely holiday discounts mean that there's never been a better time to buy the game. This fresh multiplayer update, which was originally planned to arrive back in May, allows players to choo
Launch sales smash Super Mario Odyssey
Since its release, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate has broken records around the globe. In Australia and New Zealand, it's no different. The company's biggest crossover in history has now officially become the fastest-selling home console Nintendo game ever released within the two countries - surpassing existing...
Video Playing Super Smash Bros. Ultimate With Just A Wii Nunchuk
Why? Why not?
When it comes to Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, there are plenty of perfectly acceptable control methods. Using just a Wii Nunchuk is absolutely not one of them. We're a funny bunch here at Nintendo Life, so once the idea of using a single Nunchuk to play the game popped into our simple little heads, there was absolutely no going back...
Nintendo Download 20th December (Europe)
Fitness Boxing! Firewatch! Bring Them Home!
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 comment down below with your potential picks for the week. Enjoy! Switch Retail - New Releases: Fitness Boxing (Nintendo, €49.99...
News Mom Hid My Game! Gets Limited Time Sale On Switch And 3DS
Until she hides that, too
It's almost exactly a year to the day since Mom Hid My Game! launched on Switch and Nintendo 3DS, and celebrating its anniversary in style, the game is now on sale for a limited time on both systems. If you haven't heard of this one before, Mom Hid My Game! is described as "an easy-going and funny escape game" in which...
Video Here's The Second Official Dragon: Marked for Death Trailer
Launches in January
In November, the talented individuals at Inti Create revealed the side-scrolling action RPG Dragon: Marked for Death would not be released in 2018. Instead, the decision was made to delay the digital version of the game until the end of January 2019 to align with the physical release published by Nighthawk Interactive. Now the...
News Pokémon GO's January Community Day Set To Star Totodile, Heatran Appears In Raid Battles
Time to stock up
As we draw ever closer to the start of yet another new year, Pokémon GO is still running along and keeping things fresh. A new Raid Boss appeared in the game just this week, and January's Community Day details have also been confirmed. Let's kick things off with the Community Day, for which Johto starter Pokémon Totodile is set...
News Party Platformer Joggernauts Gets New Guest Stars From Runbow, BIT.TRIP Runner And More
New update available today
Autorunning party platformer Joggernauts is being treated to a tasty update today on Nintendo Switch, adding new levels, changes to its modifier system, and some lovely new characters. The new characters you can expect to find come from a selection of other indie titles that you've likely already heard of, mostly because...
Wednesday19th Dec 2018
Random Elon Musk Reveals The Fighter He Plays As In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
A fitting choice
Last month, Elon Musk got the attention of Nintendo fans by revealing how he tried to convince the Japanese video game company to collaborate with Tesla and release an in-car version of Mario Kart. In the end, Nintendo chose to pass on the idea. Despite being denied by the iconic publisher and developer, the 47-year old tech...
News Masahiro Sakurai Says There's No Correct Way To Play Super Smash Bros.
You heard the man
Earlier this week, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate director Masahiro Sakurai wrote about the new Switch release in Famitsu. According to the translation - courtesy of Siliconera, Sakurai's thoughts about how the game should be played are still the same. His belief is there is no correct way to necessarily play Smash Bros. As for his v
News An Official Sonic Movie Twitter Account Has Opened, Immediately Jokes With Angry Fans
Get the popcorn ready
An official Twitter account for the upcoming Sonic the Hedgehog movie has appeared, seemingly operating as a way to keep people talking about the film via memes and humour. At this point, you're likely aware of the shenanigans surrounding the first couple of movie poster reveals - the first poster received an overwhelmingly...
Review Sundered: Eldritch Edition - An Enjoyable But Challenging Take On The Metroidvania Format
The Call of Cthulhu has been heard loud and clear
The work of H.P. Lovecraft had a significant impact on culture in both the literary and broader world, leading to the creation of the cosmic horror genre which focuses on a certain kind of fear related to unknowable, dark deities. Sundered: Eldritch Edition aims to capture the heart of what made...
End of an era
Minecraft has just received its last ever update across last generation consoles (including Wii U) and things are starting to get a little emotional. The Nightmare Before Christmas Mash-Up pack, released this week, is the very last addition for the Xbox 360, PS3, Vita and Wii U versions of the game. The development team behind these...
Random Backpack Kid Suing Epic For Inclusion Of Floss Dance Move In Fortnite
Join the club
Yesterday, we found out Alfonso Ribeiro - who played Carlton Banks in the early '90s television sitcom The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air - would be suing Epic Games for adding his character's dance move to its popular free-to-play multiplayer title Fortnite. Ribeiro is not the first famous person to take legal action against the video game...
Japanese Charts Smash Bros. Ultimate Continues To Dominate As Switch Consoles Fly Off Shelves
Fends off new PS4 releases
Japanese chart figures are now in for 10th December - 16th December, unsurprisingly revealing that Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is still flying high at the very top. The game shifted another 406,617 physical copies in its second week on the market - a number which most titles could only dream of in their opening weeks -...
Review Sheltered - The Last of Us Meets The Sims In This Tricky Game Of Resource Management
Nuclear family values
It’s always the way. You go to the trouble of having a family - then boom! - a nuclear holocaust comes along and forces you underground in an attempt to survive. Now the humdrum of daily life is replaced by a constant need to search the fallout-ridden surface for food and fuel while ensuring your loved ones don’t fall ill...
News The Next Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Spirits Event Is All About Fire Emblem
Snag your favourite characters
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is about to kick off its second in-game event, with celebrations this time focusing on all things Fire Emblem. Last weekend played host to an 'A Spectacle to Behold!' event in which Spirits of characters who wear glasses or sunglasses were spotted on the Spirit Board in great numbers. As you...
News Travis Strikes Again Collector's Edition Now Available, Limited Signed Copies Already Sold Out
Get your pre-orders in
Travis Strikes Again: No More Heroes is receiving a fancy collector's edition on Nintendo Switch and pre-orders have now gone live. The bundle is available exclusively through French retailer Pix’n Love (shipping is available to most countries worldwide) and is set to be released in February 2019. That means you'll have to...
News Arcade Archives Donkey Kong Jr. Is Swinging Onto A Switch Near You This Week
36 years after its original release
Hamster has revealed that Arcade Archives Donkey Kong Jr. will be made available on the Nintendo Switch eShop later this week, officially launching on 21st December. Just in case you need reminding, Donkey Kong Jr. was first released in arcades back in 1982. Serving up a lovely dose of classic Nintendo...
News Super Dragon Ball Heroes: World Mission Will Include Online Battles
In card form, of course
The latest issue of V-Jump has revealed new details about Super Dragon Ball Heroes: World Mission for the Nintendo Switch. Published by Bandai Namco and developed by Dimps Corporation, the digital card game will support online battles, matching players against opponents of an equal skill level. There'll also be "real...
Nindie Round Up GensokyoDefenders, Starman, OkunoKA, Conduct Together! and Viviette
Five thumbs pointed up
If you thought last week was a good week for indies, the penultimate week before Christmas has offered up an even stronger assortment of titles across multiple genres. We have the great tower defence/shooter genre covered from the world of Touhou, which can be enjoyed by fans of the series and wider audiences alike. You can...
Video Get A Closer Look At The Mind-Hacking World Of Observer, A Cyberpunk Horror Coming To Switch
This trailer looks creepily good
Bloober Team has shared with us a brand new video for its upcoming project Observer, and we're left feeling both excited and creeped out in equal measure. If you haven't heard about this one before, Observer has been ominously described as a "horror game designed to disturb you". Events take place in the year 2084...
News Lightseekers Brings Interactive Trading Card Gameplay To Switch Next Month
Get collecting
UK-based developer PlayFusion is bringing its interactive trading card game Lightseekers to Nintendo Switch in mid-January, it has been confirmed. Lightseekers has had a rather successful first few months on the market, with over two million games being played since it launched on mobile devices back in July. The Switch version of...
News This Gorgeous Bomber Crew Signature Edition Switch Bundle Is Now Available To Pre-Order
One for the collection?
Pre-orders have now gone live for the Bomber Crew Signature Edition bundle on Nintendo Switch. This exclusive physical bundle is expected to ship in Q1 2019, with a standard physical release (without any additional goodies) also set to be released at the same time. As you can probably guess, these Signature Edition bundles...
News Embrace The Festive Season With These Nintendo Labo Christmas Creations
Spread the joy
Nintendo Japan has shared some video ideas illustrating how Labo users can celebrate the festive season. There's one for the Variety Kit that shows how it can be transformed into an entire Christmas scene or you can even become Santa Claus with the Robot Kit
Tuesday18th Dec 2018
News Nintendo Will Be Taken To Court Over Its "Illegal" eShop Pre-Ordering System
The story continues
As regular readers of the site may remember, earlier this year Nintendo found itself in a spot of bother with the Norwegian Consumer Council over its digital pre-order system. Currently, Nintendo refuses to offer cancellations or refunds on pre-orders made through the eShop, even when games are purchased months before their...
News Rapper Soulja Boy's At It Again, This Time Releasing His Own Knock-Off Game Boy
And a $640 box of mysteries
Believe it or not, we would never have expected to be writing an article about Soulja Boy releasing games consoles in 2018 here at Nintendo Life. Somehow, though, we're here doing just that for the second time in as many weeks. Yes, you may remember that just a handful of days ago, we shared the news that rapper Soulja...
Review Atari Flashback Classics - This Dusty Collection Sadly Opts For Quantity Over Quality
Going old, old, old school
Usually, when it comes to retro gaming compilations we tend to see two schools of thought: quality or quantity. The former usually consist of a modest helping of games, but each is given lots of care and attention and supported with heaps of extra content. Street Fighter 30th Anniversary Collection and the recent SNK 40th...
Random Hideki Kamiya Asks Which Of His Characters You'd Like To See In Smash Bros.
Cast your votes
PlatinumGames director Hideki Kamiya has taken to social media to find out which of his beloved characters would be the most wished-for in Super Smash Bros. Four options have been provided, with each character coming from completely different franchises across Kamiya's time at both Capcom and PlatinumGames. You can choose from...
Video Nintendo Really Wants You To Buy The Wireless NES Controllers For Switch
"There's really no better way to play"
When the digital NES game library for Switch Online was revealed, Nintendo announced it would be releasing a pair of wireless NES controllers. If you're still not convinced, perhaps the above video will change your mind. Presented by Nintendo Treehouse staffer JC Rodrigo, the short clip takes the time to unbox...
News The Wireless NES Controller For Switch Has A Few Surprises But Still Lacks Compatibility
Retro restrictions
When Nintendo first revealed the wireless NES controller for Switch, details were limited. Now that the first shipment has arrived, new information about the retro-themed pads is beginning to surface. Kotaku's Chris Kohler explains how the L and R buttons on the wireless controller function: "The L button will serve as your...
News Nintendo Switch Becomes The Fastest-Selling Console Of This Generation In The US
Nintendo the best-selling publisher, too
The Nintendo Switch has become the fastest-selling video game system of this hardware generation during its 21 months on sale in the US, it has been confirmed. The news comes from American market research company The NPD Group, which tracks video game sales in the United States. From its launch in March 2017...
News Mario Kart Arcade GP DX Adds Lakitu To The Race Lineup
New courses also released
The airborne koopa Lakitu has a long history with the Mario Kart series. He's best known for starting each race and helping out when karts go off-course. Later on in Mario Kart 7 and Mario Kart 8, Lakitu was added to the series as a playable character. Now, the Nintendo and Bandai Namco collaboration Mario Kart Arcade GP...
News Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Shifts 3 Million Copies In The US In Just 11 Days
Lots of other juicy statistics revealed
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate has sold three million copies in the US after just eleven days on sale, breaking multiple records in the process. According to Nintendo's internal sales data, the game has become both the fastest-selling Nintendo Switch game of all time in the region, and also the fastest-selling...
Review Aaero: Complete Edition - A Musical Marvel That Comes Close To Matching Rez's Greatness
It’s sweet like chocolate
Cast your mind back a generation or two, to the plastic instrument war. Guitar Hero and Rock Band were the biggest things in gaming, then all of a sudden the craze died and, just like that, the fun was over. Just as the light was flickering out, though, one final bright star appeared: DJ Hero. It was the work of UK...
Random Fresh Prince Of Bel-Air Actor Suing Epic For Adding Carlton Dance Move To Fortnite
The price of success
The success of Fortnite has unsurprisingly placed it in the firing line on a number of occasions. It's been accused of promoting violence and gambling to children and has been targeted for copyright infringement. The developer PUBG Corp - known for Player Unknown's Battlegrounds - even tried to take legal action against the...
News Smash Bros. Ultimate Is Now Nintendo's Fastest-Selling Home Console Game Of All Time In Europe
The achievements just keep coming
We can't seem to go five minutes without Nintendo shoving more Super Smash Bros. Ultimate-related achievements down our throats; the game has now become the fastest-selling home console release in the company's history. Wow. Earlier today, we shared the news that the game had become the fastest-selling game on...
Random US Homeowner Creates 9-Minute Mario Christmas Display Featuring Dubstep And A Flossing Toad
Merry Christmas, ya filthy animal
We can understand the appeal of the odd Mario bauble or two at Christmas time, but kitting out the entire house with a nine-minute lights display really is something else. Amazingly, that's exactly what one homeowner has chosen to do this year and we can't help but be incredibly impressed. The display has...
News Battle Princess Madelyn Gets Confirmed Switch Release Date, For Real This Time
It's official
After several delays and a whole lot of confusion, upcoming retro side-scroller Battle Princess Madelyn has received a final, confirmed release date for Nintendo Switch. North American fans can pick it up later this week on 20th December, while those in Europe will get it slightly later on 7th January. The game was originally planned...
News Gunman Clive HD Collection Returns On 17th January For A Bargain Price
What a deal
The trend of Gunman Clive games being affordably priced looks set to continue on the Switch, with Swedish indie developer Bertil Hörberg revealing the previously announced HD Collection (containing the first and
Video An In-Depth Look At Degrees Of Separation, A Beautiful Co-Op Platformer Coming To Switch
Arrives early next year
Modus Games and developer Moondrop have shared a new trailer giving us a first look at the gameplay we can expect to find in Degrees of Separation, a co-op platformer making its way to Nintendo Switch next year. The game sees players take control of two equally powerful characters as they manipulate heat and cold in tandem,...
News Post-Apocalyptic Disaster Management Game Sheltered Launches On Switch Today
20% off this week
Publisher Team17 has today launched the post-apocalyptic disaster management game Sheltered on Nintendo Switch. After a global apocalypse, you're tasked with protecting four family members living in a deserted underground shelter. You'll need to combat hunger, radiation, and mental exhaustion as you cling desperately to life in...
Monday17th Dec 2018
News A Second Isabelle Smash Ultimate Glitch Has Been Found Which Can Create Infinite Waluigis
We couldn't make this stuff up
Unless you've been living under a Super Smash Bros. Ultimate-shaped rock for the last few months, you'll no doubt be aware that fans really wanted luscious-haired super villain Waluigi in the game. Well, a new glitch has been found which can make this dream become painfully true and, with the help of the videos below,...
News Isabelle And Villager Glitch Discovered In Smash Bros. Ultimate Breaks The Game
Catch this
Last week, version 1.2.0 of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate went live. The latest update was mostly a bunch of technical tweaks in the form of fixes and adjustments. With the fanbase continually working around the clock to uncover what else has changed, a player who is part of the
Review Firewatch - There's No Smoke Without Fire In This Essential Indie Hit
If you go down to the woods today…
During the early days of Firewatch’s development, Washington-based indie studio Campo Santo made a point of speaking to real fire lookouts to get a sense of what it’s like to be stationed for months on the end, deep in a North American forest. “Why would you make a game out of this job?” some of their...
Random New York Times Crossword Puzzle Forgets That The Wii U Was A Thing
Wii remember U
Before this slightly baffling era where twenty to thirty new games appear every single week on the ever-blooming Switch, Nintendo's home console operations revolved around none other than the Wii U. A console let down by a lack of third-party support and unclear marketing, and ultimately not generating nearly enough sales, the Wii U...
UK Charts A Solid Week For Switch, But Smash Bros. Ultimate Can't Hold On To First Place
Sales rise across the board
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate has now had its second week on store shelves, performing relatively well in a week with lots of changes at the top of the UK charts. The game drops down to fourth place this week after a 52% fall in sales from last week's count. While that might sound like a rather hefty fall, a 52% drop is...
It's not so easy being green
Changing the appearance of your hugely popular series mascot would be a pretty bold move for anyone, but that's exactly what the team behind The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild did when the game arrived on Switch and Wii U last year. Gone are the days of the classic green get-up, replaced by a rather fetching blue...
Review Superbrothers: Sword & Sworcery EP - Short, Sweet But Perhaps Not For Everyone
A playable concept album
When done right, concept albums can represent the finest content that the music industry has to offer, tying together a set of songs into one continuous thematic experience that manages to be more than the sum of its parts. Superbrothers: Sword & Sworcery EP is an evolution of the concept album, weaving the tracks of a...
Random Here's What Mario Would Sound Like If He Was In Sonic's World
When worlds collide
If you love Japanese video game music, you might be a fan of Yuzo Koshiro. Arguably the greatest video game composer of all-time, his music has been featured in multiple titles including Streets of Rage and more recently Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. In a post on Twitter, Koshiro decided to create a track based on the idea of...
News Prepare For The Zombie Apocalypse With #killallzombies, A Third-Person Shooter Coming To Switch
Co-op zombie blasting confirmed
Zombie survival game and third-person shooter #killallzombies is headed to Nintendo Switch early next year, it has been confirmed. Originally launching on other platforms a few years ago, #killallzombies has you fighting for your life against hordes of - you guessed it - zombies. There are three different modes to...
News Get Discounts On Zelda, Pokémon And More With The Latest European My Nintendo Rewards
Seven games in total
The latest batch of My Nintendo game discounts for Europe has now gone live, giving players the usual chance to grab some 3DS and Wii U games at discounted prices. There are seven games up for grabs this time around, including a classic Zelda remake, a quirky Pokémon title, and some virtual console treats. As always, you can...
News Yo-Kai Watch 4 Receives New Screens And Details Surrounding Its Battle System
Feast your eyes
Level-5 has updated the official Japanese website for Yo-kai Watch 4, adding a batch of new stills and providing a little more info on how the game's battle system will work. In Yo-kai Watch 4, players will be jumping into the battlefield alongside their Yo-kai partners, running around and dodging attacks in real time. Markers...
News Nintendo's Holiday Television Advertising Promotes Pokémon: Let’s Go
Sony maintains the lead
The holiday season is now in full swing and VentureBeat reports Nintendo is once again in second place in terms of television advertising within the US. According to GamesBeat and its partner iSpot.tv - a real-time television ad measurement company - Nintendo was the second highest most-seen video game industry brand in...
News Rad Rodgers Radical Edition Will Bring Its Foul-Mouthed Platforming To Switch With New Content
New characters and modes available
Handy Games has confirmed that Rad Rodgers Radical Edition is on the way to Nintendo Switch. The game brings new content which will be provided to other platforms as a free update. This sassy platformer has been designed as an homage to classic '90s era games of the same genre, releasing earlier this year on other...
News The Developer Of Pokémon GO Is Now Worth About $4 Billion
Meowth, that's right!
US-based software developer Niantic became a global phenomenon when it released the augmented reality mobile game Pokémon GO in 2016. Since then, the company hasn't looked back - continually improving the experience and building upon its own IP, while acquiring new licenses to work with at the same time. To this day, GO...
Competition Win A Copy Of The Exhilarating Aaero: Complete Edition
Complete with Bass Wobble
To celebrate the upcoming launch of Aaero: Complete Edition on Nintendo Switch we've teamed up with developer Mad Fellows to give you the opportunity to win one of three copies of the game. Independent two-man team Mad Fellows bring you Aaero which synergizes high-speed sci-fi shooting action with immersive music elements...
News Villains Win Super Smash Bros. Inspired Splatfest In Splatoon 2
Evil rules
The latest Splatoon 2 Splatfest joined in on the Super Smash Bros. Ultimate celebrations by asking players to side with heroes or villains. Now that the event is officially over, the results have been tallied up. The villains of the Nintendo universe - including characters such as Bowser
Video InkyPen Launch Trailer Demonstrates How You Can Enjoy Your Comics On Switch
Available now
Releasing today on Switch, InkyPen allows users to read and store an entire library of comics on Nintendo's hybrid machine. A new trailer has been released to celebrate, showing off the different ways in which you'll be able to read your favourite stories. From train journeys and your daily commute to breakfast time and gloomy nights...
News Uncanny Valley Will Bring Story-Driven Horror To Switch On Christmas Day With 50% Off At Launch
Have an alternative Christmas
Digerati has revealed that the unnerving story-driven horror of Uncanny Valley will be creeping its way to Nintendo Switch next week. The game sees you playing as Tom, a security guard working the night shift at an abandoned facility in the middle of nowhere. Already troubled by disturbing dreams, Tom’s reality takes...
Sunday16th Dec 2018
Rumour DLC Fighter For Smash Bros. Ultimate Leaked On Japanese Textboard
The salt is on standby
Since the reveal Joker from Persona 5 would be the first of five DLC fighters joining the cast in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, there's been much speculation about who the remaining four characters could be. According to a
Rumour Crash Team Racing For Switch Might Not Release On 21st June 2019
Third place
When Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled was revealed at the 2018 Game Awards, it was originally thought to be a timed PlayStation exclusive. Not long after, Activision confirmed the game would be simultaneously released on all platforms - including the Switch - on 21st June 2019. At this point, there was a collective sigh of relief by...
Video Here's The Only Technical Analysis Of Smash Bros. Ultimate You'll Need
"A remarkable achievement"
If you've been wondering how Super Smash Bros. Ultimate compares to the existing releases on Wii U and 3DS, Digital Foundry has uploaded a video, providing a full technical rundown. The feature-packed game weighs in at 1
News Stardew Valley Creator Working On New Game Set In The Same Universe
More updates for the farm also on the way
Stardew Valley creator Eric Barone - best known as ConcernedApe - has posted a new developer update outlining future plans for the game and briefly touching on his new project set in the same universe as the existing release. Here's what he had to say about this new title: "As many of you know, I’ve been...
News Pokémon And Nintendo Labo Feature In YouTube's Top Trending Gaming Video List
Fortnite takes top spot
Nintendo Labo and Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee! have made it into the top trending YouTube gaming video list for 2018. After a strong year of Switch marketing, the trailer for the latest Pokémon games placed fifth and the first look at Labo was right behind in the sixth spot. Out of the ten videos...
News Two Puyo Puyo Games Are Being Added To The Sega AGES Line
Online support included
If you've been craving affordably priced puzzle titles on the Switch, the latest games announced for the Sega AGES line might be exactly what you need. At the Puyo Puyo Championship December 2018 Tournament, Sega revealed Puyo Puyo and its sequel Puyo Puyo Tsū (Puyo Puyo 2) would be added to the retro-inspired series on...
Saturday15th Dec 2018
News Switch FIFA 19 Players Are Not Happy About Promotion Of FUTmas Event
Nintendo and EA under fire
Right now, there's a Christmas promotion being advertised for the Switch version of FIFA 19 that allegedly isn't available within the game. This annual event - known as 'FUTmas' - allows players to participate in squad building challenges in the game's FIFA Ultimate Team mode and unlock special rewards. What has...
Guide Nintendo Switch Family Games - Great To Play With Your Kids This Christmas
Switch it up during the festive period
It's Christmas, and you know what that means? Yup – your kids are all off school and will be looking for something to keep them busy. Fortunately for you, them, or both, you're the proud owner of a Nintendo Switch. Why is that fortunate? Because the Nintendo Switch is the master of family gaming. There are a...
News Nintendo Switch Surpasses Lifetime PlayStation Vita Sales Within Japan
In less than two years
The Switch has this week reinforced its position as the top portable video game system in Japan by surpassing the local lifetime sales count of Sony's PlayStation Vita. The Vita had a significant headstart, launching in Japan in 2011, compared to Nintendo's hybrid device which released domestically last March. There's been a...
News Nintendo Unlikely To Bring Original Marvel Ultimate Alliance Games To Switch
"That's not been an area of focus for us"
Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3: The Black Order is coming exclusively to the Switch in 2019. Given the current hype surrounding the Marvel cinematic universe following its first ten years, this is a major coup for Nintendo. Shortly after the Game Awards, IGN spoke to Nintendo of America's President Reggie...
Video Reggie Reacts To Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Ridley is still his main
As 2018 wraps up, this week's episode of Nintendo Minute takes time to reflect on the journey Super Smash Bros. Ultimate has been on leading up to its recent release. Joining the hosts Kit and Krysta for this special occasion was Nintendo of America's President, Reggie Fils-Aimé. The 13-minute clip starts out with the...
News Charles Martinet Receives Guinness World Record For Voicing Mario 100 Times
"It's-a-me, Mario!"
Charles Martinet is best known for voicing Nintendo's iconic character Mario. Since 1990, Martinet has been providing the voice for this character and nearly three decades later he's still doing it. Thanks to the recent release of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate on the Switch, Martinet was able to reach a very special milestone...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (December 15th)
Here are our picks, but what are yours?
As we come to the end of yet another week, it's time to take a moment or two to discuss which amazing games we'll be enjoying over the weekend. That "Ultimate Smashing" game may well have released just last week, but there are plenty of other experiences being had by Team Nintendo Life this time around. Turns...
Friday14th Dec 2018
News Sonic Movie Writer Tells Everyone To "Relax" After Poster Backlash
Second poster confirmed to be real
You saw the poster reveal for the Sonic movie, right? You then proceeded to be, at the very least, mildly put-off and disappointed, correct? Well, you're absolutely not alone, as countless comments from angry Sonic fans have been bouncing around the internet ever since. From his strangely muscular physique to the...
News Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Version 1.2.0 Is Now Live
Fixes and adjustments
Version 1.2.0 of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate has already arrived. To perform the update manually, access the software update from the Switch HOME Menu. As for what this update actually does - apart from wiping your replays - it's mostly a bunch of technical tweaks. There have also been some adjustments made to particular...
News Masahiro Sakurai Reiterates The Meaning Behind The Super Smash Bros. Logo
And no, it's not just to look cool
For many Super Smash Bros. fans, the logo depicted above isn't just a circle and two lines, it's a way of life. Okay, perhaps that's going a little bit far, but this little icon has been used as an official representation for the series ever since Super Smash Bros. on Nintendo 64, forever imprinted upon the minds...
Reminder Atari Flashback Classics Is Out Now On Switch, 150 Games Included
Asteroids, Pong and more!
Sneaking onto the Nintendo Switch this week is Atari Flashback Classics, a collection of 150 Atari favourites all in one handy bundle. Atari Flashback Classics includes a whole range of titles from the Atari 2600 and Atari 5200 home consoles, as well as some former arcade exclusives. We're talking games like Asteroids,...
News Half Of All Switch Owners In The US Have Bought Zelda, Mario And Mario Kart
"That's never happened in U.S. video game history"
Following the conclusion of the 2018 Game Awards last week, Nintendo of America's President Reggie Fils-Aimé had a lot to say to IGN about the current state of the Switch. One of the more interesting facts he mentioned was how half of all Nintendo Switch owners in the US have bought Super Mario...
Video Ark: Survival Evolved Is A Blurry Mess On Nintendo Switch
On par with a Nintendo 64 title
Digital Foundry has finally got around to taking a look at the Switch iteration of Ark: Survival Evolved and let's just say the results aren't pretty. The open-world survival game has never run well on the most powerful consoles and is poorly optimised. While the Unreal Engine might have proven itself on the Switch in...
Review Beholder: Complete Edition - A Grim, Dystopian Adventure That Will Test Your Morals
I spy
You are Carl, the manager of a crumbling apartment block in some grey European city. Which doesn't sound like a particularly thrilling video game role, we're sure you'll agree. That is, until you realise that Carl is a cog in the grinding machine of a totalitarian regime, and was appointed to his new role by the state. So, alongside repairing...
Video Bowser Gets A Scary Check-Up In The Latest Mario & Luigi: Bowser’s Inside Story Trailer
We hope he got a sticker
Nintendo has shared a new trailer for Mario & Luigi: Bowser’s Inside Story + Bowser Jr.'s Journey, giving us a behind-the-scenes look at the moment the poor beasty lizard realised he'd somehow swallowed two whole plumbers. Yikes. The game is set to arrive on Nintendo 3DS on 11th January in North America and 25th...
"I hope people will support it"
Travis Strikes Again: No More Heroes is just over a month away from release on Nintendo Switch, and it looks set to offer a very different and rather intriguing adventure in the No More Heroes universe. It seems that the game is important for the franchise in more ways than one, too; not only is it a kind of side-step...
Poor harvest
These days, practically every possible kind of pastime, occupation and setting has a gaming equivalent. Take the simulation genre for instance; a place that’s packed with all manner of seemingly mundane concepts that have gamified to create some of the most bizarrely engrossing experiences you can play. Farming simulators have been...
News Netflix-Style Comic Subscription Service InkyPen Arrives Exclusively On Switch Next Week
On the go and the big screen
Remember InkyPen? The comic book subscription service that was revealed to be coming to Switch earlier this year? Well, it's very much still on the way, and you'll be able to check it out for yourself as early as next week. The service will give users access to its full library of comics and novels for €7.99 / $7.99 a...
News CIRCLE Entertainment And Flyhigh Works Host Huge Festive Sale, 18 Switch Games Discounted
Grab yourself a holiday treat
CIRCLE Entertainment and Flyhigh Works are hosting a huge festive sale on Nintendo Switch, slashing the prices of no less than 18 eShop games in the process. This sale applies to North America, Europe, Australia and New Zealand, with all discounts available from now until 2nd/3rd January (depending on your time zone)...
News Super Smash Bros. Ultimate's 'A Spectacle To Behold!' Event Is Now Live
Special spirits
Today not only brings a Version 1.2.0 update to Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, but also sees its very first in-game event take place. Lovely stuff. Named 'A Spectacle to Behold!', this event aims to mix up the Spirit Board with a particular collection of characters to aim for. Spirits of characters who wear glasses or sunglasses will...
'Kevin's Christmas Cracker'
Ah, Christmas... That time of year where the whole family gets together, prepares a lovely selection of scrumptious festive foods, and lobs an absolute bucket load of marshmallows at each other from across the kitchen. Hang on a sec... Yes, that particular combination can only describe the frantic multiplayer action of...
News Hack-And-Slash Action Game RemiLore Secures February Release On Switch
Nicalis' latest Switch game
Nicalis has revealed that its upcoming hack-and-slash title RemiLore will arrive on Nintendo Switch and other platforms on 26th February 2019. The game sees an ordinary schoolgirl named Remi teaming up with a magic book called - you guessed it - Lore, all in an effort to battle fierce mecha-monsters in the anime-inspired...
Watch Let's Play Everspace On The Switch - Live!
To infinity and beyond
It's been a while since we've done a lovely livestream, so come join Alex as he plays through the epic space shooter Everspace - Stellar Edition on the Nintendo Switch. In our Everspace review, we felt it was an entertaining roguelike which fuses FTL with Rogue Squadron. We awarded it a mighty 8/10. The livestream starts at...
News It's Another Sad Day For Print Media As Spain's Official Nintendo Magazine Closes For Good
After 26 years on shelves
We're sad to report that print gaming media has taken another blow today with the closure of Official Nintendo Magazine in Spain. Just a couple of months ago, UK publications GamesMaster and GamesTM saw their last issues appear on store shelves, and this latest casualty comes as a result of similar problems. Publishing...
News Sega Releases Another Superb Song That Will Feature In Team Sonic Racing
Inspired by Sonic Adventure
If you forgot Team Sonic Racing was due out in May next year because Crash Team Racing was recently announced at the 2018 Game Awards, Sega has issued a friendly reminder by uploading a new song from the title on its social channels. Following the
News Old-School RPG Chronus Arc Arrives On Switch Next Week, Pre-Purchase Now Live At 10% Off
A new adventure for the holidays?
Kemco has shared the news that RPG Chronus Arc is now available for pre-purchase on Nintendo Switch. It launches just next week on 20th December. The story of this one follows Loka, a young boy who is training to become a Sorcerer Knight. Loka is heading off to find the Chronus Fragments, which are needed for the...
News Sega AGES Version Of Out Run Arrives In The West On 10th January 2019
Get ready!
Now that Phantasy Star is finally available in the west, Sega has decided to clarify when exactly fans in North America and Europe will be able to get their hands on the next Sega AGES title, Out Run. Following the news the arcade racer would
Thursday13th Dec 2018
The colour of magic
The capture button is one of our favourite things about the Switch. Any time you see something impressive in a game, the ability to snatch that image and freeze it in time forever is sitting right there next to your thumb. In most games, it’s only used every now and then, but by the time we’d finished Gris our screenshot...
Review Kingdom Two Crowns - Calming Strategy Made More Accessible Thanks To Couch Co-op
Get crown on it
Following last year’s Kingdom: New Lands on Switch, side-scrolling resource management game Kingdom Two Crowns (no colon this time) is a conscious effort to streamline the roguelike and make it, well, a little less like Rogue. In this third entry in the series from developer Noio – now partnering with Coatsink – losing your...
Focus shifts to Switch Online
Nintendo's NES and SNES Classic systems have had an interesting time on the market over the last couple of years. Initially, consumers struggled to get their hands on the NES console as shipments sold out faster than they arrived, but things slowly started to improve over time and the SNES had a much smoother launch...
News Nintendo Takes Legal Action Against California Man For Selling Hacked Systems
Laying down the law
In recent months, Nintendo has taken a strong stance against video game piracy worldwide. In an effort to continue the good fight, Nintendo is now taking legal action against a man located in Orange County, California who has allegedly been selling hacked consoles, pirated versions of the company's games and tools to help users...
Rumour Nintendo Might Be Renaming The eShop
Is this the end of an era?
The eShop has become an important part of Nintendo's online experience since the release of the 3DS in 2011. It's where you go to buy new games, download DLC and acquire various other goodies. The Japanese company even managed to make purchases across multiple devices possible with a single network ID. Following the...
Nintendo Download Festive Offers - Over 250 Switch Games on Sale (Europe)
The most wonderful time of year
This week's European Nintendo Download is absolutely monstrous once again, with a frankly ridiculous number of games going on sale at very tempting prices. If you live in Europe - or have a European Switch account at least - and are looking for some great deals, this Festive Sale could well be for you. Here's the...
News Reggie: Third-Party Gaps In Switch Game Library Linked To Timing Of System Reveal
"Games are in development for multiple years"
The Switch might be a relatively new system, but once again, it's Nintendo hardware that has seemingly been shunned by a sizable portion of the video game industry, resulting in a number of developers and publishers not even acknowledging the hybrid platform. Following the conclusion of the 2018 Game...
Not long until release!
Travis Strikes Again: No More Heroes has appeared on the Nintendo Switch eShop in Europe, giving eager fans the chance to pre-order the game and providing some juicy little bits of information in the process. Of course, we already knew that the game is scheduled to launch on Switch on 18th January 2019 (so just over a month...
News Mega Man Legacy Collection Sells One Million, A First For The Series In 15 Years
Mega milestone
Capcom's blue bomber Mega Man might feature alongside the all-star cast in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, but things have been quite rough for him over the past 15 years. According to Capcom financial data dating back to September, the Mega Man
Nintendo Download 13th December (North America)
GRIS, Firewatch and more NES games!
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: Atari Flashback Classics (Atari, Today,...
News Phantasy Star Joins The Sega AGES Line On Switch Today
It's finally here
After a fair amount of confusion regarding its actual release date, SEGA AGES Phantasy Star has officially arrived on Nintendo Switch today. Initially, the title was expected to launch in Europe and North America in mid-November following comments made by Sega AGES lead producer and director Rieko Kodama (who just so happens to be...
News Hamster Reveals Latest Batch Of Neo Geo Titles Heading for Switch
All the puzzles, all the bobbles
As per tradition, Hamster has revealed its next batch of Neo Geo titles heading for the Nintendo Switch eShop in its latest Nico Nico live presentation. We're certain there are lots of smiling faces thanks to the reveal that both Puzzle Bobble (or Bust-a-Move in North America) titles are on the cards, with the first...
News Pokémon The Movie: Mewtwo Strikes Back Evolution Receives July Release Date In Japan
Western release late 2019?
The next movie in the Pokémon franchise has now received a release date in Japan. Pokémon the Movie: Mewtwo Strikes Back Evolution will hit Japanese theatres on 12th July 2019. This film will be the third movie in the franchise's recent alternate continuity, following on from Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You! (which...
Nintendo Download 13th December (Europe)
V-Rally 4! Guacamelee 2! Everspace!
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: V-Rally 4 (BigBen, €49.99 / £44.99) -...
News Charge All Your Controllers At Once With This Switch Storage Dock, Pre-Orders Now Live
Product launches tomorrow!
Gaming accessory maker Venom has revealed a brand new 'Charge & Store' dock for the Nintendo Switch, allowing you to, well, charge and store multiple controllers at the same time. As you can see, the Charge & Store holds two Joy-Con, a Pro Controller, and even the Poké Ball Plus accessory, instantly charging all...
News Tokyo School Life Brings Fantasy Romance To Switch On Valentine's Day 2019
"A heartwarming love story"
PQube has revealed that it will be bringing M2's romantic visual novel game Tokyo School Life to Nintendo Switch. Fitting with the theme, the publisher has secured a Valentine's Day 2019 release date. Tokyo School Life has players setting off on an unforgettable trip as an exchange student to Tokyo, making the...
News Epic Games Launching Free Cross-Platform Online Services For Developers
Rolling out next year
Epic Games has grown into a global video game powerhouse thanks to the Unreal Engine and internally developed video games such as the insanely popular free-to-play title Fortnite. Since the breakout success of the battle royale game, the American-based developer hasn't wasted any time expanding its empire. In a recent news...
News Mega Man-Like Platformer Double Cross Secures January Switch Release
From the makers of Runbow
We hope you're feeling ready to save the multiverse because 13AM Games' latest action-adventure platformer Double Cross has just secured a 10th January release on Nintendo Switch. If you've missed the news on this one, Double Cross has players taking on the role of Zahra Sinclair, an agent of R.I.F.T. (Regulators of...
News Action RPG The Princess Guide Battles Its Way To Switch In March 2019
Guide your princess to victory
NIS America has revealed that its upcoming action RPG The Princess Guide will be arriving on Nintendo Switch in March 2019. If you're not clued up on this one, The Princess Guide sees four princesses from four different kingdoms needing to learn how to lead their people to victory in a war-filled land. As an...
News Spawn Creator Hints That The Character Might Appear In Mortal Kombat 11
"I believe he's on his way..."
One of the bigger surprises from The Game Awards last week was the reveal of Mortal Kombat 11 for Nintendo Switch. The trailer was a surprise by itself, springing up when an award was supposedly about to be announced, but the confirmation that the game is coming to Switch was arguably even more of a shock. A very nice...
News Gorgeous Action Adventure Unruly Heroes Now Aiming For "Early 2019" Release On Switch
Monkey magic
Magic Design Studios has revealed that its upcoming action-adventure title Unruly Heroes will be swinging onto Switch in "early 2019". Originally planned to launch in Q4 2018, the game features four playable characters that must battle a diverse lineup of enemies, all inside a rather attractive, colourful fantasy world. Players can...
News Pokémon GO Trainer Battles Are Now Live For All Players Level 10 And Above
So get battling!
As promised, Pokémon GO has now introduced player vs. player battles, allowing you to take on your friends with your beloved collection of pixelated critters. Just like most new features that are added to the game, trainer battles initially arrived for those who had reached the app's maximum Level 40 mark. It only took a couple of...
Wednesday12th Dec 2018
Video SNES Classic Runs PSone Games Better Than The PlayStation Classic
Classic Sony
If you keep tabs on the competition, you will have no doubt have heard about the PlayStation Classic. Following Nintendo's success with NES and SNES Classic systems, Sony decided to release a miniature version of its own legacy hardware. Unfortunately, this particular system hasn't lived up to expectations, with an underwhelming...
Review Katamari Damacy REROLL - A Timely Remaster Of A True Modern Classic
Keep rollin'
Games are often at their best when they embrace the truly weird and wonderful. In an era where so much emphasis is placed on gritty realism, life-like character models and terrifyingly accurate simulations, it’s nice to punctuate that authenticity with oddity or two. Thankfully, the peculiar world of Katamari has returned in the form...
Japanese Charts Smash Bros. Ultimate Has Already Outsold Pokémon And Zelda: Breath Of The Wild
1.2 million in its opening week
Japanese chart figures are now in for 3rd December - 9th December, and you're going to want to sit down for this one. Earlier today, we shared Famitsu's early sales data reports for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate which indicated that it had sold over 1.2 million physical copies at launch. Japanese gaming sales analyst...
Random Police Respond To Noise Complaint And End Up Playing Smash Bros. Ultimate
Joining the fun
Far and wide, the Super Smash Bros. series is known for bringing friends and family together. The latest entry Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is no different. Last Friday, a group of friends - located in Saint Paul, Minnesota - were hosting a small gathering for the new game on Switch when two local police officers showed up in response...
Reminder Three New NES Games Hit Switch Today, Plus SP Versions Of Metroid And Dr. Mario
Fill your retro boots
In case you'd forgotten, today sees that time of the month when Nintendo boosts the Switch's NES game catalogue with a handful of new games. Three new titles have appeared today, and as has become tradition, we've also be treated to a couple of SP versions of old favourites, too. The three main additions this month are...
News Nintendo Focused On The Current Switch, So Don't Expect A Revision Anytime Soon
Reggie speaks out
In the same interview with Forbes, Nintendo of America President Reggie Fils-Aimé took time to discuss the current Switch sales and reinforced how the company's immediate focus was on the holiday season. When queried about a potential hardware revision, Reggie provided the following statement: "Right now, as we go into our...
News Reggie: Don't Expect Nintendo Switch Online To "Mirror" The Competition
"Our focus right now is for NES content"
In November, you might recall how Reggie Fils-Aimé said Nintendo Switch Online was going to be the place where users of the service could play all of their classic content. At the time, Reggie revealed the company hadn't even made the full library of NES games available yet. During a recent chat with...
News Export Your Smash Bros. Ultimate Replays Quickly, They're Getting Wiped Next Week
Instructions contained within
If you like to save your best Super Smash Bros. Ultimate moments as replays, you might want to jump back into the game and export your favourites pretty sharpish. Booting up the game now reveals that a new update is headed our way "within the next week", taking the software version up to 1.2.0. No specifics about what...
The show will be two hours long
Suda51 has revealed that a two-hour long presentation for Travis Strikes Again: No More Heroes will be taking place on YouTube on 20th December. The news comes from the developer's personal Twitter account, where he notes that an English interpretation of proceedings will be provided. Perhaps the most exciting part...
News Nintendo Network Maintenance Sessions Could Impact Online Gaming Over The Next Two Days
Full maintenance schedule released
Nintendo has shared an upcoming maintenance schedule for the Nintendo Network, revealing multiple sessions which could have an impact on online play across multiple systems. There are four sessions taking place over the next two days, each lasting for just a small handful of hours. The information provided says...
Random Twitch Streamer Plays Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Using A Bunch Of Bananas
And he plays as Donkey Kong
When it comes to finding the best setup for playing Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, there are usually two options people go for - the Switch Pro Controller, or a GameCube controller (and maybe the Joy-Con in extreme cases). A new challenger to this heated battle has now entered the fight, however, as demonstrated by Twitch...
Video Gorgeous Platformer Gris Receives Launch Trailer Ahead Of Tomorrow's Switch Release
Not long to wait
Devolver Digital has shared a launch trailer for Gris, a highly anticipated platformer set to arrive on Nintendo Switch tomorrow. We've been keeping an eye on this one for some time here at Nintendo Life, instantly captivated by its gorgeous art and sound and the potential for an emotionally driven narrative truly worth exploring...
A good week for indie titles
The indie scene has a strong output this week, with four thumbs ups and one maybe. We’ve got some great niche picks, like the bizarrely entertaining puzzler Please Don’t Touch Anything, pixelated arcade racing fun in Desert Child, a first-person, dungeon crawler RPG with Crimson Keep, sluggish steampunk puzzling with...
News Smash Bros. Ultimate Sold 1.2 Million Copies In Japan During Launch Week
Highest opening week ever for a Smash game
Following the sales data estimates for the Japanese release of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Famitsu has now published official sales numbers confirming the game sold exactly 1,238,358 million copies in its launch week. This figure
Video Professional Stunt Performers Create The "Ultimate" Real-Life Super Smash Bros. Fight
From the Avengers to Smash Bros...
If we can prise you away from your lovely copies of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate for just a second, allow us to share this video in which real humans are also getting in on the act with an almighty Smash fight of their own. Smashception? Not content with simply playing the game, these stunt performers opted to...
Video Smash Ultimate Is Rife With Tiny Details And Easter Eggs
Blue hedgehogs can't swim
One of the best things about video games is finding something small, insignificant, and unspeakably minor that the dev team threw in for no reason other than it's a right old bit of fun. But if you're not interested in slowly discovering these things for yourself, we've done the hard work for you; at least for Super Smash...
Random Switch's Santa Tracker App Plays Christmas Songs Using Joy-Con HD Rumble, But It's Terrifying
Jingle Bells is angrier than we remember
You may remember that just last week, we reported on Santa Tracker - a piece of software released on the Switch eShop which lets you watch the big man's journey and preparations at Christmas. Well, a really nifty little feature has since been added which uses the Joy-Con HD Rumble to play festive tunes and we...
News Souls-Like Platformer Salt And Sanctuary Gets Switch Physical Edition With Extra Goodies
Available now
"Brutal" hand-drawn platformer Salt And Sanctuary has received a physical edition on Nintendo Switch, and you can get your hands on your own copy right now. If you haven't heard of this one before, it aims to play out in a similar manner to Dark Souls but takes things in a slightly different direction with its 2D, hand-drawn visuals...
News Switch Racer GRIP Is Getting A "Big Ass Update" And New Content Throughout 2019
Sounds promising
GRIP publisher Wired Productions has shared a detailed content plan for the coming months with updates and tweaks scheduled to arrive very soon indeed. If you've been enjoying the Rollcage-inspired racing available in GRIP since it launched last month, or even if it wasn't quite to your taste, you'll be pleased to know that things...
News The Escapists 2 Is Getting A Free Festive Content Update Today
'Snow Way Out'
Team17 is launching a brand new update for The Escapists 2 today on Nintendo Switch, adding some festive fun for the low price of free. The new content comes in the form of a 'Snow Way Out' update, introducing a new festive-themed prison for you to wriggle your way out of; four new jobs - burning letters to Santa, engineering,...
Tuesday11th Dec 2018
News Here Are The Best And Worst Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Characters According To Pro Players
The ultimate list
With such a diverse roster, knowing where to begin in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate can be an incredibly daunting prospect. There are already over 70 characters available to choose from in the game, and this number is only set to rise in the coming months, so how on Earth do you actually go about choosing your 'main'? Well, one...
Review Everspace - Stellar Edition - An Entertaining Roguelike Which Fuses FTL With Rogue Squadron
Rogue Dameron
Dropping out of hyperspace, your one-man ship arrives in a new sector. You spot a trader lurking beside a nebula and what looks like an asteroid mining facility off to the right. Half-blinded by lens flare from a distant sun, you make out hostile ships attacking a service station in the distance. Do you harvest resources from the...
News New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe File Size Revealed, Just 100MB Larger Than On Wii U
With Luigi DLC included
The upcoming New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe has now been added to the Nintendo Switch eShop, revealing some interesting little nuggets of information surrounding Nintendo's next major release. As you may already know, this game is set to launch on 11th January 2019 - just one month from today. With time flying by quicker...
News Reggie: Nintendo Would "Love" Red Dead Redemption 2 On Switch
But timing is against them
One of the biggest releases of 2018 - and of this entire decade, in fact - was Red Dead Redemption 2. The game released to universal acclaim and generated over $725 million in revenue in just three days when it launched earlier this year, but sadly skipped Nintendo's current system. Of course, realistically, we doubt many...
News Panic Button Unleashes Hell On Switch With A New Performance Update For DOOM
Video recording also added
Panic Button is absolutely killing it on the Nintendo Switch right now. Its expertise porting games across to the new Nintendo system extends to a variety of major third-party releases. Most recently, the developer's focus has been on bringing Digital Extremes' free-to-play third-person shooter Warframe to the hybrid...
Video Watch The Amazing Moment Yacht Club Games Discover Shovel Knight In Smash Ultimate
Turn your audio down, folks
Shovel Knight has become an incredibly successful and well-loved series in its own right over the last few years, finding a natural home on Nintendo's platforms. We're sure that the team over at Yacht Club Games are beyond proud of their success, but that doesn't stop them from getting ridiculously excited at seeing their...
Early signs of super success
Based on pre-orders alone, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate was already predicted to be the highest-selling Smash and Switch game on launch. Now that the latest entry in the long-running fighting series is finally available worldwide, the first sales data estimates for Japan have now been released. According to MorganStanley,...
Reminder SNK 40th Anniversary Collection Receives 11 Games As Free DLC Today
We do like free games
Just in case you'd forgotten, SNK 40th Anniversary Collection's free DLC update arrives for Nintendo Switch today, bringing a whopping 11 new games to the title for you to sink your teeth into. Originally revealed over the last couple of months, these eleven titles include SNK's first ever shooter Ozma Wars amongst others, so...
Random Chinese Tech Firm Xiaomi Transforms Its Phone Into A Switch With This Accessory
Nintendo, is that you?
We've seen plenty of companies already trying to emulate the success of the Nintendo Switch with their own unique accessories and video game devices, and it looks like this trend won't be dying down any time soon. Chinese technology company Xiaomi has announced the Gamepad 2.0 - a successor to the original accessory that...
News Free Multiplayer Patch For Stardew Valley On Switch To Release On 12th December
Join us. Thrive.
On 12th December, you'll be able to enjoy the simple life in the valley with up to three friends, on a communal farm of your own – and no, not as part of a cult (unless you’re into that sort of thing). Announced just days before its release, the free patch for Stardew Valley on the Switch will be available to download this...
Monday10th Dec 2018
News Nintendo Details Fire Emblem Heroes 3.0 Update
New heroes and Book III inbound
Nintendo today released a ten-minute trailer outlining updates coming to Fire Emblem Heroes, their mobile game based on Intelligent Systems' strategy RPG franchise. Despite being short and sweet, a lot of info was packed into the trailer, which we've broken down here for easy consumption. New Chapter and New...
Tuesday11th Dec 2018
Video Here's How Smash Ultimate's World Of Light Trailer Might Have Looked On Game Boy Color
"Don't let a single one get away"
Despite having now owned the game for several days - and having beaten up more innocent Jigglypuff than we care to admit in that time - we still find ourselves occasionally reminiscing over that wonderful World of Light trailer. It's hard not to fall in love with a video depicting so many of our beloved childhood...
News GameStop Italy Listing Reveals New Information About Mortal Kombat 11
More violent than ever before
Last week during the 2018 Game Awards, Ed Boon - one of the co-creators of the Mortal Kombat series - walked up on stage and surprised everyone with the reveal of the 11th entry in the series. Apart from the overly violent announcement trailer above, which has received much criticism online for not including the series'...
News This Awesome Hand-Drawn Ninja Gaiden Guide Brings Back Lovely Pre-Internet Memories
And you can have it for free
Before strategy guides and that pesky, know-it-all internet came along, completing tricky games was a serious challenge. There was a time when players couldn't simply Google "how do I unlock Simon Belmont's luscious locks in Smash Bros.", and instead had to figure everything out by playing over and over again. Often,...
News Battle Princess Madelyn Has Been Delayed On Switch Yet Again
"Unfortunately, the delay was unavoidable"
Upcoming title Battle Princess Madelyn has seen its second delay in as many weeks, publisher Hound Picked Games has confirmed. Just last week, the game was delayed from its original release date of 6th December to 13th December, which means that we should have been able to buy the game this Thursday...
News Take Part In Ubisoft's Mario + Rabbids Competition To Win A Trip To The Dev Studio In Paris
And other goodies, too!
If you loved Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle just as much as we did, this new community competition from Ubisoft may well be of great interest to you. From December 2018 and throughout 2019, Ubisoft is hosting Winter Games, Spring Games, and Summer Games competitions for fans of the game. Players from all around the world can...
News NBA 2K Playgrounds 2 Gets Christmas Update With New Playground And 35 New Players
And it's all free
NBA 2K Playgrounds 2 has received another new update today, introducing a new batch of holiday-themed content for players to enjoy. This latest update, which has become available today on all platforms, aims to get you into the festive holiday spirit with a frosty new Christmas playground, brand new festive vanity items, and a...
News Catastronauts Is Bringing Its Crazy Co-op Space Action To Switch This Christmas
Teamwork makes the dream work
Inertia Games Studios has revealed that its upcoming multiplayer party title Catastronauts will be arriving on Switch later this month. The game is described as "a fast-paced, chaotic couch co-op experience" with one to four players assuming the role of an intergalactic starfleet, locked in an epic battle with an...
Reminder Rocket League's Second Rocket Pass Is Now Live
All-new rewards
Following the McLaren DLC added to the game last week, Psyonix has now released its second Rocket League rocket pass, available for free. The premium upgrade in exchange for 10 keys is $9.99 (or the regional equivalent) and includes even more content than the first pass as well as the brand new Artemis Battle-Car. Take a look at the...
Monday10th Dec 2018
Random Sneaky Smash Bros. Fans Rejoice At The Sight Of Princess Peach's Knickers
"You can penetrate the Princess’ dark matter"
Nintendo is a family-friendly company and tries as hard as possible to maintain that stance, at least when it comes to the residents of the Mushroom Kingdom. However, just like in Jurassic Park, life – or should that be a horny sub-section of the gaming community – finds a way. In this particular...
Park life
Who would have thought way back in the late ’90s – when PC gaming was producing some of its biggest and most beloved hits – that a simulator all about building and maintaining a theme park would prove to be an enduring classic in its own right? And while the RollerCoaster Tycoon games took something of a nosedive once creator and...
News Locked Character Roster In Smash Bros. Ultimate Raises Concerns About Tournament Play
An organiser's nightmare
For the majority of players, unlocking new fighters in Super Smash Bros. games is an exciting process. In the case of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate on the Switch, it's got some players concerned about tournament play. Due to the sizable roster of 70 fighters currently available in the game, unless you're resorting to particular...
Review Gear.Club Unlimited 2 - Sluggish Controls Force This Real-World Racer Off The Track
Back of the grid
Last year’s Gear.Club Unlimited was a decent attempt at bringing a ‘serious’ racing game to the Switch. Based on a mobile game, the ‘Unlimited’ part of the title referred to the scrapping of microtransactions and all the other nonsense you got when playing it on your phone. Although Gear.Club Unlimited was a good start, it...
News The Upcoming Sonic Movie Has Received Its First Poster, And It's Strangely Muscular
Erm...
Joining Pokémon: Detective Pikachu in the shiny, big-budget video game movie genre next year is Sonic the Hedgehog, a film starring a realistic-looking version of everyone's favourite speedy blue hedgehog. The first poster for the film has now been released, and we (and the entire internet, it seems) can't help but notice Sonic's new,...
UK Charts Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Becomes The Fastest-Selling Smash Game Of All Time
Knocks FIFA off top spot
Last Friday's release of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate has simultaneously broken records for Nintendo and made a huge impact in the UK charts. Not only did it sell enough copies to snag number one this week, but it has also become the fastest-selling Super Smash Bros. game of all time. Launch sales for Ultimate are 302% higher...
News The First Two Panzer Dragoon Games Are Getting Remade
First game coming "before the end of 2019"
Forever Entertainment has announced that it is remaking the first two entries in Sega's Panzer Dragoon series. The Polish company is working with Sega to remaster Panzer Dragoon and Panzer Dragoon Zwei, both of which originally appeared on the Sega Saturn in the '90s. Here's the official word: Forever...
Random Avoid Water If You're Playing As One Of These Fighters In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Struggling to stay afloat
Since the release of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate last week, more and more fans have apparently started to realise how certain fighters in the latest entry take water damage. If you play Splatoon 2, you'll know how water is lethal to
Random Some Mexican Fans Received Random DVDs Instead Of Smash Ultimate From Amazon
Ouch
In one of the weirder stories to appear over the weekend, some customers who pre-ordered their copy of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate from Amazon Mexico appear to have received random DVDs instead. The game had been available to pre-order on the site leading up to launch, with many getting their orders in early to secure a copy of the game for...
Video Digging Deep Into Resident Evil 2 On N64, One Of The Most Remarkable Ports Of All Time
Two CDs on one 64MB cartridge? Madness!
The Resident Evil series may be most closely associated with Sony hardware, but it's important to remember that it has been a platform agnostic franchise since the first entry, which, lest we forget, also made it onto the Sega Saturn. Since then, we've seen notable Nintendo instalments such as Resident Evil 4,...
News Bethesda Celebrates 25 Years Of DOOM With New Slayers Club, Get Exclusive Content And Rewards
Including a special skin for DOOM Eternal
The first entry in the DOOM series launched on this very day 25 years ago on 10th December 1993, and Bethesda is celebrating the anniversary in style with a new video and a year's worth of exclusive goodies for fans, all wrapped up inside a new Slayers Club program. The video (which you can watch above)...
Guide Best Nintendo Christmas Gifts For 2018
'Tis the season to be jolly
It's that time of year when we look forward to the Holidays on the one hand, and suffer sweaty brows on the other as we fret over late gift purchases. What to get your Nintendo-obsessed loved one this festive season? What gift will be good enough? Well, don't fret, we've looked around the web to find a range of gifts...
News Nintendo Applies For Metroid: Other M And Super Mario Galaxy Smartphone-Related Trademarks
Download and video game trademarks included
Nintendo Co, Ltd. has applied for trademarks for Metroid: Other M and Super Mario Galaxy. Once again, these trademarks cover all bases - making reference to 'program for home video game machine', downloadable video game program', and 'program for smartphone'. In recent times, Nintendo has secured...
Changing times
Nintendo has received criticism in recent years for not embracing content creators. In an effort diffuse the situation, the Japanese company recently issued a new set of guidelines to make it easier for these same people to monetise any videos featuring Nintendo games. It will also be closing down its controversial creators program at...
Reminder Katamari Damacy Reroll Is Out Now On Nintendo Switch
Don't miss out
With all the hullabaloo and excitement surrounding the launch of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate last week, we wouldn't blame you for forgetting about the release of Katamari Damacy Reroll on Switch. If this applies to you, here's your friendly reminder that it's available as we speak and could well be worth your time. Launching on the...
News Gunman Clive HD Collection Is Finally Making Its Way Across To The Switch
Two games for the price of one
The Gunman Clive HD Collection creator Bertil Hörberg recently revealed on Twitter how he had sent his game to Nintendo for Switch approval. Having previously stated in April how he had been sitting on a "near complete port" that was running on the hardware before the hybrid device's official launch, he's now finally...
News YIIK: A Post-Modern RPG Brings "Surreal Japanese-Style" Gameplay To Switch Next Month
Not your typical RPG
Ysbryd Games and Ackk Studios' YIIK: A Post-Modern RPG will be landing on Nintendo Switch in just over a month's time, it has been revealed. Featuring "surreal Japanese-style RPG set at the end of last millennium", YIIK has players traversing dungeons littered with puzzles, traps, and bizarre monsters while utilising a...
News Horror Adventure Viviette Brings The Scares To Switch Next Week
No map, no help, just you
Horror adventure game Viviette is set to spook a Nintendo Switch near you next week, it has been confirmed. Blending exploration, puzzles, and "a touch of classic horror", Viviette will have you uncovering the secrets and mysteries of Neuville's Mansion. You'll need to test your logic against diverse puzzles, locate and...
News Team17 Teases 'Free-zing' New Content For Overcooked 2
What could it be?
Team17 has revealed that Overcooked 2 is about to receive something new. Forgive us for being so vague with that description, but as you can see from the new trailer above, not much has been given away. The video shows Kevin the dog frozen in an iceberg, as well as a couple of chefs frantically running along the screen, in a brand...
News Away: Journey To The Unexpected Brings Its "Feel-Good" Adventure To Switch On 7th February
Friendship over fighting
Indie developer Aurélien Regard and publisher Playdius have revealed that the upcoming adventure game Away: Journey to the Unexpected will launch on Nintendo Switch on 7th February. If you haven't heard of this one before, the game has you playing as a protagonist with no heroic or skilled fighting traits - instead, your...
News Qubic Games Is Releasing Three Very Different Switch Games On 22nd December
And a 50% discount is available
Qubic Games is set to release three new games on Nintendo Switch all on the same day later this month. To make things even better, you'll be able to snag some very tasty discounts if you already own any one of a selection of games from the publisher. We've gathered some details for each of the three games below, but...
News Deep Space Puzzle Game Solar Flux Lands On Switch Tomorrow, Here's A Brand New Trailer
Can you save the stars?
You may remember that just last month, we reported on an upcoming, challenging puzzler called Solar Flux. Well, the game arrives on Switch tomorrow and we've got our hands on a brand new launch trailer to share with you lovely lot ahead of release. If you missed the news last time around, the game sees players heading out on...
News Pipe Push Paradise Brings Peculiar Puzzling Play To Nintendo Switch This Month
Peter Piper pushed a pipe in Push Paradise
Indie publisher Digerati has revealed that puzzle game Pipe Push Paradise is set to arrive on Nintendo Switch just in time for Christmas. The game offers an open-world island which just so happens to need your specific plumbing talents. Your job is to help its quirky residents, with Pipe Push Paradise’s...
Sunday9th Dec 2018
Review Guacamelee! 2 - A Fun-Packed And Often Relentless Metroidvania
An action-platformer with real punch
It's a ballsy developer that starts a game with a boss fight, but that's precisely what developer Drinkbox Games has done in Guacamelee! 2. The opening scrap is used as a clever device for recapping the climax of the original game, as well as serving as a catch-up for those of us who either didn't play or finish...
News Limited Run Games Releasing Physical Editions Of Celeste And Windjammers
Pre-order soon
During the 'Kinda Funny Video Game Showcase' on Twitch, Limited Run announced physical editions for the indie game of the year Celeste and the retro hit Windjammers. Windjammers, developed by DotEmu, will be available to pre-order from LRG website on 21st December and Celeste by Matt Makes Games can be secured from 1st
News NIS America Brings Lapis x Labyrinth To The West In 2019
Stack, raid and get paid
The 'Kinda Funny Video Game Showcase' was able to include a Nippon Ichi Software announcement with the assistance of NIS America. If you're one who embraces the grind in role-playing games, the dungeon-diving action title Lapis x Labyrinth is now officially arriving here locally on the Nintendo Switch at some point in 2019...
News The Messenger Is Embarking On A Sunny Holiday In 2019
Free DLC is on the way
During the 'Kinda Funny Video Game Showcase' the developer Sabotage Games and publisher Devolver Digital lifted the lid on the next outing for The Messenger. The 2D side-scroller inspired by the original Ninja Gaiden game will receive an entirely free DLC pack titled 'Picnic Panic' in 2019 that takes players on a trip to...
The galaxy has been watching
The May 2018 PC release Quarantine Circular has just been made available on the Switch eShop following an announcement by the game's creator Mike Bithell during the 'Kinda Funny Video Game Showcase' on Twitch. Bithell Games was previously responsible for Thomas Was Alone and Subsurface Circular. Quarantine Circular is a...
News Skybound Releasing Episode Three Of The Walking Dead: The Final Season On 15th January 2019
Still not bitten
After Skybound Games CEO Ian Howe mentioned how disappointed he would be if episode three of The Walking Dead: The Final Season wasn't released this year, the company behind the former Telltale project has now revealed the next chapter will launch on 15th January. This announcement was made during the 'Kinda Funny Video Game...
Saturday8th Dec 2018
News Niantic Does Not Intend To Increase The Level Cap In Pokémon GO
Capped
US software developer Niantic launched Ingress Prime in November - a rework of its original augmented reality mobile game. At the time, the company said it was hoping the newer features in the game could eventually carry across to Pokémon GO. One feature in particular was the new prestige system, allowing players to roll back to level one...
News Masahiro Sakurai Rules Out A Modern Port Of Kid Icarus: Uprising
"I don't think this will be possible"
Earlier this week when Nintendo was counting down the days until the release of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate on the Switch, it revealed a previously unpublished augmented reality card for the 2012 3DS release, Kid Icarus: Uprising. If it got you wondering about a potenti
News Fire Emblem Heroes Experiences Decline In Player Spending During The Month Of November
Nintendo's new mobile title steals the spotlight
Nintendo’s free-to-play mobile release Fire Emblem Heroes has experienced a significant slump in player spending last month. According to Sensor Tower Store Intelligence data, the game only reached around 66 percent of its average monthly earnings in November. Since arriving on mobile platforms in...
News Warframe Now Has One Million Players On Nintendo Switch
Not bad
The free-to-play third-person shooter Warframe has already reached the one million player mark on Nintendo Switch in less than a month. Digital Extremes - the Canadian publisher behind the title - celebrated this epic milestone by sharing the following tweet: If you haven't tried out Warframe yet, it's a game that's been ported across to...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (December 8th)
Here are our picks, but what are yours?
As regular readers will know, every weekend we post a write-up of the games Team Nintendo Life will be playing in our spare time. As you'll also likely know, this week saw the release of a pretty major Nintendo game, and you can probably guess where this week's entries are headed. So, please accept our...
News Gobble Up Donut County When It Arrives On Nintendo Switch Later This Month
Become a hole in the ground
Annapurna Interactive is bringing Ben Esposito's Donut County to the Nintendo Switch on 18th December. In Donut County, you take control of a hole in the ground that won't stop growing. This is a story-based physics puzzle-game where you meet cute characters, steal their trash and then throw them into a hole. Here's the...
Friday7th Dec 2018
Real survival horror
One of Switch’s greatest strengths (besides its central ‘homeheld’ gimmick) must be the sheer breadth of available software. Whatever our mood, the menu screen’s glorious spectrum of icons always has something that’ll hit the spot, running the gamut from rainbow escapism to grey, gritty realism – and This War of Mine...
Rumour Joker In Smash Bros. Ultimate Triggers Speculation That Persona 5 Is Coming To Switch
Hopefully not a joke
The news that Persona 5's Joker is headed to Smash Bros. Ultimate as a DLC character has naturally sparked predictable chatter that Persona 5 itself is Switch-bound, but we've actually heard a rumour that appears to have some substance to it. The source is MysticDistance, a translator and secondary writer fo
News Get Over Here! It Looks Like Mortal Kombat 11 Is Switch Bound
Bring it
Mortal Kombat co-creator Ed Boon walked out on stage at this year's Game Awards to announce a winner of a select category and instead presented us with the surprise reveal of Mortal Kombat 11 - the next entry in the long-running bloody and brutal fighting series by NetherRealm Studios and Warner Bros. The game is arriving worldwide on 23rd...
News Timmy And Tommy amiibo Unlocks A Special Feature In Smash Bros. Ultimate
Spoiler alert
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is now available in certain locations around the world and amiibo collectors have been busy scanning every character into the game to find out what spirits each one unlocks. It turns out, the Timmy and Tommy Animal Crossing amiibo will give you access to a very special feature in the game. If you happen to...
News Joker From Persona 5 Joins The Battle As The First DLC Character In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
A new challenger has appeared!
In celebration of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate releasing on the Switch, Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aimé hopped up on stage with Geoff Keighley at this year's Game Awards to reveal a new character that will be included in the game's first DLC pack. Representing the Japanese company Atlus will be Joker...
Guide How Player Vs. Player Trainer Battles Work in Pokémon GO
When two tribes go to war...
PvP came to Pokémon GO in 2018, a feature fans had been desperate for since it launched back in 2016. You're now able to challenge friends and strangers alike to see who has the most powerful Pokémon. Do so and you'll earn a bunch of new rewards and probably have a bunch of fun in the process. In this guide, we're...
Watch The Game Awards 2018 - Live!
Will Nintendo be showing off anything special?
The fifth Game Awards event takes place today, and you can watch it right here. We're bound to see new games, but will any of these be big Nintendo announcements? The Big N certainly seems to be dropping hints... Stick with us to find out, and be sure to have a natter in the chat section! <liveblog...
News Here Are The Game Awards 2018 Winners For Nintendo Switch
Celeste and Overcooked 2 walk away with awards
We hope you were able to join us during our live-stream of The Game Awards last night. If you had to miss it, for reasons such as your beauty sleep, fear not – we've got a lovely round-up of all the winners for you below, along with the nominated games for each category so you can tell us they were...
News Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled Speeds Onto The Switch In June Next Year
The bandicoot is back
Following the success of Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy, publisher Activision has revealed Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled will be released on multiple platforms, including the Nintendo Switch, on 21st June 2019. Below is the Twitter confirmation: The title is a remake of the original 1999 PlayStation game that was...
News Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3: The Black Order Arrives Exclusively On Nintendo Switch In 2019
Unite and fight
Nintendo Switch owners can look forward to Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3: The Black Order when it arrives exclusively on the platform in 2019. The game is being developed by Koei Tecmo Games/Team Ninja and will be published by Nintendo. The previous installment in this series was released nearly 10 years ago. The full PR following the...
News The New BittBoy Can Play NES, Game Boy And Game Boy Color (Ahem) Games
Let's hope Soulja Boy doesn't find out
We reviewed the original BittBoy some time ago and found it to be a perfectly likeable – if legally questionable – handheld system. Now, the company behind it is releasing a successor, and while it retains the same basic design, there are a few extra features worth noting (and no, it's no less dubious from...
News Celebrate The Game Awards With These Switch eShop Deals (North America)
Up to 50 percent off
If you happen to live in North America, you're in for a treat. In celebration of The Game Awards, Nintendo is offering up to 50 percent off the eShop versions of all nominated games and has also reduced the prices on a few other games that were previously nominated. Nintendo's Super Mario Odyssey is 30 percent off its regular...
News Monster Hunter-Style Online RPG Dauntless Is Coming To Switch With Cross-Platform Play
Join the hunt next year
Phoenix Labs confirmed last night at The Game Awards 2018 that it is bringing its free-to-play online action RPG Dauntless to Switch next year. Inspired by the likes of Monster Hunter, Dark Souls and World of Warcraft, Dauntless sees players assuming the role of 'Slayers' who are tasked with hunting and killing monsters...
Review Stardust Galaxy Warriors: Stellar Climax - Mech A Date With This Likeably Chaotic Shmup
Shoot for the stars
It is the year 2087, and hostile forces are causing chaos all over the galaxy, but that’s where the Galaxy Warriors come in, a mech-piloting team of five with a variety of weapons at their disposal. The plan? “I would suggest flying to the right and blowing up everything” comments one character. Stardust Galaxy Warriors:...
News Stranger Things 3: The Game Is Creeping Onto All Platforms
A retro throwback
Developer BonusXP will be bringing Stranger Things 3: The Game to "all platforms" including the Nintendo Switch in the near future. The reveal of the retro-style game was announced at the 2018 Game Awards. There aren't many details about it at all right now, but it has been confirmed as a follow-up to the previous Stranger Things...
News Reggie And Geoff Thank Fans For Watching This Year's Game Awards
"We hope everyone had as much fun watching"
Following the conclusion of The Game Awards 2018, the show's host Geoff Keighley and Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aimé have shared a post thanking fans far and wide for watching this year's show. You can view the message in the tweet below: What did you think of the announcements at this...
Video GungHo Online Entertainment Releases New Teaser Trailer For Ninjala
Learn about the lore
GungHo's upcoming Switch release Ninjala has just received a new teaser trailer that explains a bit about the in-game lore while giving us a closer look at the playable characters. Basically, according to the above clip, ninja masters used to rule the lands until one day they disappeared altogether. After this, the video cuts...
News Pop Album Video Game Sayonara Wild Hearts Arrives On Switch In 2019
A euphoric dream
Annapurna Interactive and Simogo are bringing what it is described as "pop album video game" to Nintendo Switch in 2019. The announcement was the first game reveal made at this year's Game Awards. Sayonara Wild Hearts for the Switch brings together music, neon vibes and a bunch of bike gangs. Here's an overview courtesy of Gematsu:...
News You Can Now Battle With A Fancy McLaren 570S In Rocket League On Switch
Brum!
As if its wonderfully addictive gameplay wasn't enough, Rocket League keeps on getting new content to keep players hooked. Today publisher Psyonix, in partnership with the world-famous McLaren Automotive, launched the McLaren 570S Car Pack in the game. It will cost $1.99 or thereabouts in your local territory. The pack introduces the ultimate...
News Diggerman Bringing Arcade Digging Action To Switch eShop Soon
An arcade story of love and mud!
Don't you hate it when you are just minding your own business and then a huge angry mole kidnaps your sweetheart? This is the dilemma that Diggerman finds himself in, and his solution, of course, is to dig. Forever Entertainment will be bringing this arcade-style game to the Switch just in time for Christmas, it...
Live Stream Watch Our Super Smash Battles Tournament!
C'mon Alex "Sonic" Olney!!!
You may have noticed over the past few weeks that to celebrate the launch of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate on Nintendo Switch we're hosting a live tournament dubbed "Smash Battles Live" from the Loading Bar in London. Along with a series of YouTube videos, we hosted a
Thursday6th Dec 2018
Review Super Smash Bros. Ultimate - The Absolute Pinnacle Of Nintendo's Fighting Series
Still no playable Waluigi, though
Crossovers happen all the time in games, films, TV shows and just about every other form of media out there, but none of them can really be compared to Super Smash Bros.; no, not even that film that you’re thinking of. So it’s beyond a bold move to name the latest entry in a series ‘Ultimate’, thus raising...
Review Ark: Survival Evolved - An Ambitious Survival Epic That's Borderline Unplayable On Switch
Extinction event
Since this review was originally published, the Ark: Ultimate Survivor Edition update launched (in November 2022) and has reportedly addressed or improved one or more of the issues cited. While we unfortunately cannot revisit games on an individual basis, it should still be noted that the updated game may offer an improved...
Random Rapper Soulja Boy Just Launched A Pair Of Game Consoles, So Of Course There's A Catch
Soulja Boy tells ’em (to buy these trash machines)
We pride ourselves on only listening to music recorded before 1999 here at Nintendo Life, so prior to being chained to a desk and forced to write this story, we had absolutely no idea who Soulja Boy was, what songs he'd done or why he's such a big deal. A few minutes of slack-jawed research later,...
Feature How A Chinese Studio Has Revived Fire Emblem's Biggest Rival, Langrisser
And there's the chance it could come to Switch
While Nintendo's Fire Emblem series is world famous, Masaya's Langrisser franchise (you might know it better as Warsong, the western name given to the original Mega Drive / Genesis game) is less well known; its origins line in a series of turn-based strategy titles on the PC Engine, and during the early...
Random Masahiro Sakurai Immortalised As A Super Smash Bros. Ultimate amiibo
A new challenger is approaching!
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate will grow Nintendo's amiibo library with its inclusion of a bunch of new and returning fighters. There's a current total of 70 fighters to collect in figurine form. If this current list and the upcoming DLC fighters weren't already enough, two fans have gone the extra mile creating a Super...
Deals There's Really Never Been A Better Time To Buy Starlink On Switch
Do a barrel roll for these crazy prices
Sometimes a publisher takes a punt on developing a new IP in the hope it might spawn an exciting new franchise. Sometimes it works out, but more often than not they can be met with tumbleweeds, as seems to be the case with Ubisoft's Starlink: Battle for Atlas. It's a crying shame, as
Nintendo Download 6th December (North America)
Katamari Damacy, SEGA Genesis Classics and SMASH ULTIMATE!
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: Super Smash Bros...
News The Switch Is Getting Its Very Own Santa Tracker For Christmas
Who needs Netflix anyway?
December is playing host to a number of fantastic game releases on Nintendo Switch, with plenty of titles launching for the system on the run-up to Christmas and even on Christmas Eve itself. One piece of software we didn't expect to be reporting on, however, is the Santa Tracker. Yes, set to be available from the Switch's...
News Super Smash Bros. Inspired Splatfest Will Take Place In Splatoon 2 Next Week
Good vs. evil
If you're willing to take a break from Super Smash Bros. Ultimate later next week, you might be able to allocate some time to the next Splatfest in Splatoon 2. The worldwide event will be a Super Smash Bros. special, asking players to side with heroes or villains. The event starts on 14th December in the US and will take place in...
Nintendo Download 6th December (Europe)
Smash! Gear.Club! Toki!
The latest Nintendo Download update for Europe has arrived (not quite on time), 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: Super Smash Bros. Ultimate...
Reminder Sega Mega Drive Classics Is Out On Switch Today, Here's The Launch Trailer
Or tomorrow in North America
Sega Mega Drive Classics (or Sega Genesis Classics for our chums in North America) has finally made its way to Switch today. To celebrate, Sega has released a shiny new launch trailer which we've lovingly shared for you above. You likely know all about this one by now - and may well have started playing your copy...
News Capcom Is Working On A Mystery Game That Will Surprise Fans
What could it be?
In a recent interview with Famitsu (as translated by ResetEra), Capcom's senior producer Jun Takeuchi said the Japanese company wanted to expand in size so it could handle four major projects at once. "If we keep gradually increasing the size of our staff, I'm thinking that at some point maybe we might be able to handle four...
News Nintendo To Host Smash Ultimate Tournament With Capcom, Konami, Sega And More Later Today
Make sure to tune in!
Nintendo has revealed that a gameplay livestream will be taking place today to celebrate tomorrow's launch of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, and the competitors taking part are rather special indeed. Hosted by Nintendo UK, this livestream will feature representatives from Capcom, Konami, Square Enix, Bandai Namco, and Sega as...
News The Pokémon Company Appears To Be Developing A New Mobile Title
Gotta employ 'em all
Video game companies are always working towards the future. Hiring more employees and developing new games is all part of day-to-day business operations. The Pokémon Company is obviously no different. With this in mind, the Washington-based subsidiary of the company has recently posted a job listing on LinkedIn for a principal...
News Malkyrs: The Interactive Card Game Will Bring Trading Cards To Life On Switch Using NFC Tech
The stuff of fantasy
Malkyrs: The Interactive Card Game is a virtual trading card game complete with customisable physical cards, and it's headed to Nintendo Switch next year. Thanks to the NFC technology built into the Switch's Joy-Con (the same tech used for scanning your amiibo) these physical cards can be played by placing them on your...
News Player Spending In Dragalia Lost Has Surpassed $50 Million Since Launching In September
New sensation
Dragalia Lost has been a tremendous success for Nintendo and Cygames since its limited launch in September. Within the first two weeks, it outperformed Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp and went on to become Nintendo's second largest mobile launch in the US and Japan. According to the latest data from Sensor Tower, the game has now grossed...
Gallery Developers Have Been Counting Down The Days To Smash Ultimate With Exclusive Artwork
(Nearly) everyone is here!
We're pretty sure you don't need us to tell you this, but Super Smash Bros. Ultimate arrives on Nintendo Switch tomorrow. The hype and excitement around the game's release have been phenomenal to witness (so much so that we can't help but feel for those who aren't particularly into the game), but the agonising wait is...
News Devolver Digital Announces Ape Out, An Intense Smash 'Em Up Rampaging Onto Switch Next Year
Intense is definitely the word
Independent developer Gabe Cuzzillo and game label Devolver Digital have announced Ape Out, a brand new game headed to Switch early next year. This one is described as "a wildly intense and colourfully stylised smash ‘em up about primal escape, rhythmic violence, and frenetic jazz", and we certainly get that vibe...
News TIME Recognises Nintendo Labo As One Of The Best Inventions of 2018
The real winner is cardboard
Nintendo Labo was well-received initially but has struggled to maintain sales momentum as the year has progressed. Despite its inability to generate mass appeal, Nintendo has been able to roll out educational programs and also create
News Nicalis' Crossover Puzzle-Fighter Crystal Crisis Will Now Launch On Switch In April 2019
Featuring Cave Story, Binding of Isaac and more
Previously expected to arrive in "fall 2018", Crystal Crisis now has a new Switch release date of 23rd April 2019. If you've missed the news on this one, Crystal Crisis is a colour-matching combat game featuring fan favourite characters from the likes of Cave Story, The Binding of Isaac, and Tezuka...
News Take A Look At The Signature Edition Of Aragami, Limited To 2,000 Copies
Scheduled to ship by the third week of February
The action-adventure stealth game Aragami: Shadow Edition was originally set for release this fall and has since been delayed until early next year. While you wait for its ar
News Fortnite Season 7 Arrives Today With New Locations, Items, Custom Minigames And More
Winter is here
Today sees the launch of Season 7 in Fortnite (downtime for the update is taking place at the time of writing) and, as usual, there are lots of changes and additions taking place to keep things fresh. One of the first things you'll notice if you're a keen player of the game is the new set of locations available on the map; expect to...
Watch Tell Us What To Do In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate - Live!
A livestream of convenient proportions
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is just around the corner, but that doesn't mean there isn't still plenty you lot are frothing at the mouth to see. And so we invite you to join us in telling us what you want to see, and with any luck, we'll do it, how about that?
News Brief Battles Brings Cheeky Pants-Based "Butt 'Em Up" Action To Switch Next Year
Yes, that's a real headline
Adelaide-based indie developer Juicy Cupcake has revealed that its upcoming "butt 'em up" game Brief Battles will be heading to Nintendo Switch in 2019. Following a successful Kickstarter campaign and financial backing from Epic Games, Brief Battles is gearing up to bring "goofy underwear-fueled party game action" to...
Wednesday5th Dec 2018
Review Monster Boy And The Cursed Kingdom - The Best Wonder Boy Game Yet, Even If It Lacks The Name
Is it any Wonder?
The hand-drawn 2D platformer has become such a common occurrence over the past couple of years that it might as well be a genre of its own. Since its launch, the Switch has seen its fair share of these, from Hollow Knight to Toki (the latter of which was released this week). One of the most notable examples of this was last...
Review Football Manager 2019 Touch - A Truly Great Sports Sim That Still Feels Awkward On Switch
Still working out the system
Back in April, we likened Football Manager Touch 2018 on Switch to playing Ronaldo at centre back. It was an absolutely brilliant game, but one that was being showcased relatively poorly by the host system. What chance is there, then, that Sports Interactive has managed to make the necessary tactical tweaks in time for...
Review Yo-Kai Watch 3 - The Perfect Swansong For The Series On Nintendo 3DS
A charming addition to the tribe
While it’s never quite reached the levels of superstardom enjoyed by Pokémon and other Japanese-centric monster-collecting RPGs (well, not consistently anyway), the Yo-Kai Watch series has remained one of the best handheld franchises to ever grace the seemingly immortal Nintendo 3DS. Of course, we western fans...
Those poor, innocent Joy-Con
Just last month, it was revealed that Dead or Alive Xtreme 3: Scarlet would soon be making its way to Nintendo Switch. Based on the 2016 release Dead or Alive Xtreme 3, this new Switch version contains some exclusive features, and a new trailer has now arrived to showcase exactly what you'll be getting your hands on when...
News Nintendo Adds Three More Games To The Switch Online NES Library On 12th December
More games will be added in 2019
By the end of this year, there'll be 29 playable NES games on the Nintendo Switch Online service. Next week, on 12th December, the final three games for 2018 will be added to this digital library. Below is a brief description of each one from the official PR: Adventures of Lolo – After the love of his life, Lala,...
Rumour Swedish Retailer Lists Metroid Prime Trilogy For Nintendo Switch
Here we go again
When Nintendo's Reggie Fils-Aimé was spotted in September wearing a Metroid t-shirt alongside Geoff Keighley, rumours began to circulate that a special announcement would be made at The Game Awards. We're now days out from the annual event held in Los Angeles, so what can we expect? According to Swedish retailer Inet, the Metroid
News Nintendo Tells Fans To Tune Into The Game Awards Tomorrow, Reveals Incoming?
Surely?
Nintendo has posted a message to social media urging fans to tune into The Game Awards tomorrow, adding even more fuel to the rumours and speculation that an announcement or two could well be headed our way. Rumours surrounding all sorts of potential Nintendo-based reveals at these awards have been circulating for some time now; back in...
News Remember Fight Crab? It's Been Delayed To 2019 But A New Trailer And Screenshots Have Appeared
Madness
Earlier this year, we were introduced to the utter madness of Fight Crab, a game when two feisty crustaceans enter a battlefield and take each other on with various weapons. It was bizarre, but sort of brilliant, and you can remind yourself of its initial trailer here. Originally expected to launch at some point in 2018, the project has...
News The Legend Of Zelda Concert 2018 Is Being Released On CD And Blu-ray Next Year
2-disc album and HD recording of the show
For those unable to make it all the way over to Japan to see The Legend of Zelda: Concert 2018 live this month, fear not: the whole thing is set to be recorded for a special CD and blu-ray release next year. You may remember that we actually reported on this concert series earlier this year; initial...
Random Pikachu Receives Unfortunate Age Rating Placement On Spanish Smash Bros. Ultimate Box
First Yoshi gets cut, now this
Just in case it wasn't bad enough that our beloved Nintendo characters are forced to smash each other to bits in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, and that almost all of them have just been completely annihilated by a giant ball of light in the sky, this limited edition Spanish box art has now attempted to erase Pikachu from...
Gallery A Look At Some Of The Amazing Smash Bros. Ultimate Advertising Around The World
Paris takes top prize
With Super Smash Bros. Ultimate now only two days away from release, advertisements and billboards have started to appear all over the world to push the game's gorgeous rendering into our impressionable eyeballs. While we can't be in all places at once, and therefore couldn't possibly hope to find every last piece of...
News Nintendo's Smash Bros. Ultimate Countdown Reveals Unpublished Kid Icarus: Uprising AR Card
"Sorry to keep you waiting!"
You might have heard about the Super Smash Bros. Ultimate countdown currently taking place over on Twitter. With two days left, Nintendo has shared one of the most interesting pictures yet. Below an in-game screenshot of Pit from Kid Icarus: Uprising is a picture of an AR card compatible with the 3DS title from 2012...
News SNES Classic King Arthur's World Is Getting A Modern Day Remaster 25 Years Later
Recreated by the original team
It may well have been around 25 years ago that SNES classic King Arthur's World invaded our screens for the first time, but a brand new remaster for modern platforms is currently in the works. If you need a quick refresher, or if you're simply too young to have been around, the game has you playing as the titular King...
Japanese Charts Pokémon: Let's Go Still Number One For Third Week, Switch Sales Rise Again
And a 3DS title snags second
Japanese chart figures are now in for 26th November - 2nd December, revealing that Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee! are still comfortably leading the charge for the third consecutive week. Although selling slightly less than last week, the two Pokémon games shifted another 94,753 copies between them...
Rumour SNK's Samurai Shodown Might Be Released On Switch In 2019
Sharpen your blade
In September, SNK announced a new Samurai Shodown game making use of Unreal Engine 4. The working title - known in Japan as Samurai Spirits - was scheduled to arrive next year on the PlayStation 4. It's now believed the title will be released on multiple other systems including the Nintendo Switch in the second quarter of 2019...
Video Those Terrible Plastic Peripherals From The Wii Era Have Been Resurrected On Switch
Plastic fantastic?
The Wii, eh? What a machine. Not only did it introduce the world to the wonders of motion control, it also played host to some truly stunning games, such as Super Mario Galaxy, Metroid Prime 3, Mario Kart Wii, Zelda: Twilight Princess and many more besides. However, it was also the console tha
News Koei Tecmo's Mystery Switch Tease Was For A New Horse Racing Game
False alarm
Last week, Koei Tecmo teased a new game for multiple platforms including the Nintendo Switch. The website for this title featured a flame-filled background and noted how the "fated battle" would begin on 6th December. It turns out the announcement was for the next entry in the horse racing simulation series, Winning Post. This week's...
News It Looks Like Fortnite Is About To Do A Minecraft With Its Own Creative Sandbox Mode
Update: Epic and Nintendo confirm
Update two: Nintendo has confirmed Fornite Creative will be available to all Switch owners on 13th December. Update: Epic Games has now confirmed that this Creative mode is scheduled to go live (as an early beta) in the game tomorrow, 6th December. The video below has all the details. Original Article: It...
Exclusive A 'Behind-The-Schemes' Look At The Making Of GRIS, Switch's Latest Indie Darling
A sight to behold
It's no secret that we're quite taken with the art style of GRIS, the upcoming puzzle platformer from Nomada Studio and Devolver which centres around the titular character's journey to overcome her own grief. With a little over a week to go until the game releases, we won't have to wait long to learn more, but in the meantime, we...
News Battle Princess Madelyn Has Been Delayed On Switch
An FAQ is incoming
Originally expected to launch tomorrow, Battle Princess Madelyn has been unexpectedly delayed on Nintendo Switch. The news comes from the game's publisher Hound Picked Games, which has confirmed the delay in a new press release. We've included the official statement on the matter for you below. "Nintendo Switch and PlayStation...
News Futuristic Survival Game JCB Pioneer: Mars Is Heading To Switch Just In Time For Christmas
"A hardcore blend of survival and construction"
Indie developer Atomicom has today announced that its futuristic survival sandbox game JCB Pioneer: Mars will be launching on Switch later this month. Previously released on Steam Early Access, the game is described as "a hardcore blend of survival and construction", with meteor strikes, dust...
News Niantic's Pokémon GO Catches $80 Million Worldwide During The Month Of November
Unstoppable
Pokémon GO continues to be a money-making monster. Following on from October when it was discovered the game captured an estimated $73 million in gross revenue worldwide, Sensor Tower Store Intelligence data has now revealed it's done even better in the month of November. According to the source, GO grosse
Nindie Round Up Demetrios, Storm Boy, Soap Dodgem, I am the Hero And Screencheat: Unplugged
Indie goodness before Smash
If you can’t afford Super Smash Bros. Ultimate this Friday, then perhaps you’ll prefer something indie-flavoured to entertain you. This week, we have mediocre puzzling that belongs on iOS/Android in Soap Dodgem, point and click fun in Paris with Demetrios: The Big Cynical Adventure, combos galore in beat em’ up I am...
Tuesday4th Dec 2018
News Get Discounts On Lots Of Zelda Titles And Some Lovely Smash Ultimate Goodies In North America
Plus Metroid, Xenoblade and more!
The latest North American My Nintendo rewards have gone live, offering a large selection of games and some bonus Super Smash Bros. Ultimate goodies for eager fans. Let's kick things off with the games on offer, shall we? As you can see below, this new batch brings with it a lovely collection of great Legend of...
Feature What The Smash Pros Have Done To Prepare For Smash Bros. Ultimate
"You can tell Nintendo's pulling out all the stops"
Look outside. Do you see it? Can you sense it? At this very moment, everybody everywhere has Smash Bros. fever. The next-level anticipation for the sequel to the 3DS/Wii U title of 2014 is about to end. Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is days away from (official) release. For some, this may be their...
Review Toki - Gorgeous Arcade Platforming That's Over All Too Quickly
Chimpin’ ain’t easy
Of all the ‘80s and ‘90s retro games getting modern remakes these days, it’s probably fair to say that Toki wasn’t exactly on most gamers’ wishlists. While it was an entertaining action platformer back in the day, it’s one of those titles that very much remained in the 20th century and is rarely brought up in...
News 3DS System Update 11.9.0-42 Is Now Live
More stability
In preparation for the Christmas period later this month, Nintendo has rolled out a new firmware update for the Nintendo 3DS. Version 11.9.0-42 is by no means a game changer. Once again, it's a minor update that aims to enhance the overall user experience and prevent any nasty exploits. Here's what you can expect in this latest...
News Nintendo Has Relaunched Its Fire Emblem Portal Website, Exciting Things On The Way?
Featuring a complete history of the franchise
Nintendo has relaunched its Japanese portal site for the Fire Emblem franchise, giving fans of the series a chance to look over its entire history, and giving us more reason to believe that some fresh new info for upcoming projects is surely on the horizon. You can check out the site for yourself here...
News Get Discounts On Zelda, Animal Crossing And More With The Latest European My Nintendo Rewards
Even Nintendo Land is up for grabs!
The latest batch of My Nintendo game discounts for Europe has now gone live, giving players the chance to grab some great 3DS and Wii U games at discounted prices. This time around sees an interesting selection of 3DS titles, ranging from (semi) recent releases to virtual console classics, and an evergreen...
News Atelier Arland Series Deluxe Pack Lands On Switch Bundling All Three Games Into One Package
Or get them individually
Koei Tecmo has today released the Atelier Arland Series Deluxe Pack - a bundle of all three role-playing Atelier 'Arland' series games released around ten years ago on PlayStation systems. As seen in the trailer above, this means that fans of the series can purchase Atelier Rorona: The Alchemists of Arland DX, Atelier...
News Splatoon 2 Version 4.3.0 Arrives Tomorrow With Final Kensa Weapons And A Stage Renovation
Booyah
Tomorrow sees the launch of Version 4.3.0 in Splatoon 2, with a new set of weapons and a stage makeover set to be included when it goes live. As promised, this update will see the fourth and final collection from the Kensa weapon range - reskins of already-existing weapons with different sub and special weapons. You can see all four of the...
News Bandai Launches First Gen Pokémon Kids Figures To Celebrate Let's Go Pikachu And Eevee
Candy included
With Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee! finally on store shelves (and in our Switch's cartridge slots) Bandai has launched a new wave of its adorable 'Pokémon Kids' figures in Japan. Often found at either Pokémon Centers, supermarkets, or convenience stores, these little toys are essentially like little finger puppet...
Money-maker
Even after more than 20 years, the Pokémon series continues to be incredibly popular. Everything associated with the IP tends to become a success. Just look at the US-based mobile developer Niantic, for example. Before it hit the big time with Pokémon GO, it was getting by with Ingress. The popularity of its Pokémon AR game has since...
News Developer Of Turn-Based Tactical Adventure Mutant Year Zero Will Consider A Switch Port "Soon"
Make it happen
The turn-based tactical genre has had somewhat of a resurgence in recent years. The Swedish development team known as The Bearded Ladies is continuing this trend, with its latest release Mutant Year Zero: Road to Eden. For the uninformed, this Funcom-published video game is based on a classic pen-and-paper RPG and inspired by the...
News Starlink And Dark Souls Porting Studio Virtuos Shares Switch Development Advice
"Don’t try to force what worked on other platforms"
If there's one name that pops up most frequently when talking about the great quality ports that have been arriving on Switch over the last few months, it's probably Panic Button. The DOOM, Wolfenstein II and Warframe porting masters have received an awful lot of praise in recent times, but...
News Celeste Gets New "Harder Or Weirder" Mode On PC, Will Come To Switch In The Future
An "anti-assist mode"
Retro-inspired platformer Celeste has just received a brand new mode on PC called 'Variants'. While not currently available on Switch, this update is also planned to hit console versions of the game "in the future". The mode has been introduced on both Itch and Steam as part of the game's v1.2.5.0 update; according to the...
News Riot: Civil Unrest Makes Its Way Across To The Nintendo Switch Early Next Year
Pixel mayhem
If you've ever wanted to simulate a riot, you'll soon be able to when publisher Merge Games releases Riot: Civil Unrest on the Nintendo Switch next February. The title will be taking to the streets with a full physical Signature Edition release for $44.99 / €44.99 / £39.99. This will particular version will contain a region-free...
Funky trailer makes up for it, though
Originally scheduled to launch in 2017, ToeJam & Earl: Back in the Groove saw delays which sadly pushed the project back to 2018. With 2018 now almost behind us, eager fans have likely been wondering how the project was getting on, but a new release date of 1st March 2019 has now been confirmed - it won't be...
News Pokémon GO Introduces Player vs Player Battles This Month, All Details Revealed
Sounds good to us
After teasing fans towards the end of last week, Pokémon GO developer Niantic has finally lifted the lid on all the juicy details regarding the app's upcoming Trainer Battle system. The best news is that things are scheduled to kick off this month. Trainer Battles will allow players to challenge their real-life friends to a...
Review Toast Time: Smash Up! - A Tasty Brawler That Needs Just A Little More Time In The Oven
A bit underdone
In the modern age of gaming, one must wonder if there’s still a place for the ‘okay’ games in a marketplace that becomes ever more crowded with quality content. The rise of indie game development and the production values of AAA game development have resulted in a world where players have neither the time nor the money to play...
Video Watch Members Of Game Freak Play A Heated Battle Of Super Smash Bros. On N64
Masuda plays as Pikachu...
As you may well have noticed, Pokémon developer Game Freak has recently launched its very own YouTube channel, giving fans little insights into the behind-the-scenes life at the studio. In a recent video, members of the team decided to have a quick game of Super Smash Bros. on Nintendo 64, no doubt hoping to settle who's...
News Publisher THQ Nordic Acquires Carmageddon IP From Stainless Games
Retro revival
Austrian video game publisher THQ Nordic has announced its acquisition of the Carmageddon intellectual property from the creator Stainless Games. The vehicular combat series first started out on the PC in 1997 and was later ported to multiple other platforms. It also received a number of follow-up titles including a reboot in 2015...
News Slime-san Developer Fabraz Is Bringing New Action-RPG Skellboy To Switch Next Year
We're loving this art style
Fabraz, the developer behind indie hit Slime-san, has revealed that it will be bringing Umaiki Games' Skellboy to Nintendo Switch in 2019. The game takes place in the Cubold Kingdom, where the king's evil court magician has decided to call upon evil spirits and resurrect the dead after a particularly harsh break-up -...
Monday3rd Dec 2018
News Spyro: Reignited Trilogy Might Run On Switch, But Developer Toys For Bob Honestly Isn't Sure
Maybe?
Spyro: Reignited Trilogy is now out available on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One and there's still no official word about a Switch release. Even after multiple listings - including Nintendo's digital storefront - there's been no announcement. So, what exactly is going on? Not much, apparently. The Toys For Bob producer Peter Kavic appeared on the
Hardware Review HORI Switch Battle Pad GameCube Style Controller
Just in time for Smash
The release of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is just around the corner. With it, the perennial revival of the greatest controller of all time is upon us. As usual, Nintendo has brought back the GameCube controller to please the most hardcore of Smash fans, and alongside it, multiple third-party manufacturers are offering up their...
News Here's How To Get Mythra's Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Outfit In Xenoblade Chronicles 2
A new outfit from this weekend's update
This weekend saw a free software update arrive for both Xenoblade Chronicles 2 and Xenoblade Chronicles 2: Torna - The Golden Country, giving players access to a special Super Smash Bros. Ultimate-themed accesory in-game. If you've updated your game to version 2.0.2 (or version 1.0.2 for Torna), you'll now be...
Feature SNES Classic Edition Vs. PlayStation Classic - Which One Should You Choose?
16-bit or 32-bit?
Nintendo wasn't the first company to wake up to the idea of repackaging its games in tiny versions of classic consoles – Sega and Atari (from a licencing perspective, at least) were there a long, long time ago – but its entry into this previously niche sector certainly made an impact. The NES Classic Edition and SNES Classic...
Random Super Smash Bros. Fan Makes The Ultimate Custom Game Manual You Can Print Out
A smashing idea
For quite a number of years now, Nintendo has not included physical manuals inside its game cases. Nowadays you're lucky if you get a single instructional leaflet. The Japanese company has even gone as far as punching holes inside 3DS cases to make the overall production cycle more environmentally friendly. While it does make a lot...
Rumour German Retailer Lists Assassin's Creed Compilation For Nintendo Switch
A new hope
Assassin's Creed Odyssey might be accessible to Nintendo Switch owners located in Japan via cloud technology, but here in the west, it's not really possible due to the current internet infrastructure. It essentially leaves anyone who wants to play Ubisoft's popular series on the Switch locally with no other options. That could all be...
Gameplay > cinematics?
One of the more exciting prospects of the upcoming Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is the World of Light mode, partly thanks to that trailer, and partly thanks to it being a whole new element to the game. We all love jumping into the arena for a good ol' smash session - ahem - but this new mode looks set to add some dramatic, yet...
News Turns Out There Is A Physical Edition Of World Of Final Fantasy Maxima On Switch After All
Update: Now also available from Play-Asia
Update: The product has now also appeared for pre-order on Play-Asia for £37.06. Shipping is expected to commence in February 2019. Original Article: Since its reveal in September, all signs have pointed towards the idea that World of Final Fantasy MAXIMA would be a digital-only release on Switch.
Smash Battles Vote For Your Favourite Super Smash Bros. Characters (Updated)
150,000+ votes and counting
Update: ALL daily battles have now been posted, so it's your final chance to influence the vote! Earlier this month, we launched Smash Battles together with Nintendo UK and Arekkz gaming to celebrate the upcoming fisticuffs simulator coming to Nintendo Switch in December. Smash Battles will culminate in a live stream...
"Oh man, I would not miss these for the world”
Congratulations everyone, we've made it to Super Smash Bros. Ultimate launch week! Now, while many of you will be excited to tuck into the game this Friday, let us quickly allow our minds to ponder over the upcoming DLC set to be released over the months to come. Aside from
Guide All Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Switch Games, Bundles, and Accessories and Where to Buy Them
Console bundles, controllers, amiibo and even LAN adaptors!
It's almost the moment we've all been waiting for, as Super Smash Bros. Ultimate lands on the Nintendo Switch later this week - the 7th of December to be precise. Aside from the Switch console and the game itself, there are many other optional extras which might enhance your Smash Ultimate...
Review Rival Megagun - A Unique Competitive Shmup That Is Perfectly At Home On Switch
Head-to-head bullet hell
The shmup genre has long struggled to elegantly accommodate multiplayer gaming. At least, that's the case with 2D shooters that adopt or lean towards the pure arcade form. Shmups are designed primarily as solitary experiences, and to play them with leaderboard position in mind demands a great deal of nuance. There are...
News Analogue Announces New Limited Edition Super Nt, And You Can Order One Right Now
Limited to 1,000 units, so be quick
If you're a fan of your fancy tech and intriguing video game consoles, you may already be aware of the Analogue Super Nt. Inspired by the design of the Japanese and European Super Famicom / SNES systems, this machine can play your original games on your modern 1080p setups with beautiful ease, and a new Limited...
UK Charts Pokémon Let's Go Still Clinging Onto Top Ten, Now Outperforming Pokémon X And Y
Still going strong
With the rush of Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals just starting to truly quieten down, the UK charts should now start to even out once more. One million physical game sales generated another £32.6 million last week, but which games are sitting at the top of the pile? Well, you probably won't be surprised to hear that FIFA 19...
News Samurai Warriors 4 DX Announced For Nintendo Switch, Special Anniversary Edition Detailed
Hits Japan in March
Koei Tecmo has revealed that Samurai Warriors 4 DX will be headed to both PS4 and Nintendo Switch next year. The game is scheduled to launch in Japan on 14th March 2019. The game has been described as a "complete edition" of 2014's Samurai Warriors 4, a hack-and-slash title which was originally released to celebrate the series'...
Review NAIRI: Tower Of Shirin - A Lovingly-Made Point-And-Click Adventure
Point, click and chill
Of all the genres out there in the wonderful world of video games, very few games showcase the heart and soul of their creators quite like the point-and-click adventure. Perhaps it’s the slower pace or the need for memorable characters and an engrossing story, but everything from background art to dialogue becomes a canvas...
Deals Get Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Free When You Buy A Nintendo Switch From Select UK Stores
Perfect Christmas bundle?
It's that time of year again when millions of shoppers find themselves frantically searching online or running around stores to pick up gifts for their loved ones - or themselves. If you or someone you know is wanting a Nintendo Switch this holiday, this bundle could be a perfect option. Available for the console's...
News Gear.Club Unlimited 2 Speeds Onto Switch Tomorrow, New Features To Be Added After Launch
Start your engines
Gear.Club Unlimited 2 is speeding onto Nintendo Switch tomorrow (4th December) and a brand new trailer has arrived to celebrate. With a vast area to explore in your car of choice, Gear.Club Unlimited 2 promises "more than 1800 miles of tracks, on the mountainside, through a nature park, in the middle of the desert or along the...
News Treasure Considering Arcade Shmup Radiant Silvergun For Switch
Fingers crossed
The iconic Japanese developer Treasure might be bringing another shoot 'em up game to the Nintendo Switch eShop in the near future. Based on a Twitter reply to a fan last month, Radiant Silvergun has been in consideration for the Switch for some time now. Here's how it all unfolded in tweet form: Radiant Silvergun was released in...
News Xenon Valkyrie+ Is A "Rogue-Lite Platformer For Hardcore Gamers", Lands On Switch 1st January
Demo available now
Publisher Cowcat Games has revealed that it will bring Diabolical Mind's Xenon Valkyrie+ to Nintendo Switch on 1st January 2019. The game is described as "a rogue-lite platformer for hardcore gamers" and combines this approach with RPG elements. You must fight your way to the deepest part of the moon, halting the plans of a...
News Jotun Creators' Chaotic Hand-Drawn Adventure Sundered Releases On Switch Later This Month
Pre-purchase now
The chaotic hand-drawn adventure game Sundered: Eldritch Edition is arriving on the Nintendo Switch on 21st December for $19.99 and can be pre-purchased now from the eShop. This definitive edition enhances the experience with local co-op for up to four players. If you're not familiar with this upcoming release, this is a title...
News Twin-Stick Shooter Space Cows Will Let You Fight Off 'Mootants' On Switch Next Year
No one can hear you moo in space
Indie developer Happy Corruption has revealed that its upcoming twin-stick shooter Space Cows will be heading to Nintendo Switch next year. In this fast-paced twin-stick shooter, you'll be playing as a friendly farmer who happily lives at a farm with his beloved cow Betsy. Unfortunately, Betsy gets taken away to an...
Sunday2nd Dec 2018
News The Mobile Phone Equivalent Of Dark Souls Is Making Its Way Across To The Switch
Introducing Animus
If the trailer above reminds you of the Dark Souls series by Bandai Namco, that's because it's basically the unofficial mobile equivalent. Originally released across multiple smartphone digital stores last year for a small sum, Animus: Stand Alone by Tenbirds is now making its way across t
News Unlock Pikachu And Eevee Spirits In Smash Bros. Ultimate With Your Pokémon: Let's Go Save Data
Get some special support
If you're looking forward to giving your fighters a boost in battle with hundreds of spirits when Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is finally released on the Switch, Nintendo Australia's Twitter account has shared a fun fact revealing how you can acquire two of them sooner rather than later. If you have save data for
A never-ending cycle
As 2018 winds down, Nintendo is still busy registering trademarks like there's no tomorrow. A week after the Japanese company secured smartphone-related trademarks for Kirby's Dream Land, Art Academy and
Feature Nintendo Life eShop Selects - November 2018
November's best Switch eShop games!
With November now well and truly behind us, it's time to look back at the wonderful selection of digital delights that graced the Switch over the last 30 days. Once again, Team Nintendo Life has been passionately squabbling amongst ourselves to vote for our eShop games of the month, all in an effort to bring you a...
Video Obscure Mario Facts You Probably Didn't Know About
No, really
If you thought you already knew everything about Mario, perhaps you should watch the above video first. Did You Know Gaming has managed to compile 10 minutes of obscure Mario facts you probably had no idea about. For example, during the Super Famicom era, Nintendo experimented with digital magazine publishing. Despite being officially...
Peaking at the right time
As the holiday season is now underway, Nintendo's television advertising within the US has steadily increased. According to GamesBeat and its partner iSpot.tv - a real-time television ad measurement company - Nintendo was the second highest most-seen video game industry brand from 16th October through to 15th November...
Saturday1st Dec 2018
Guide Upcoming Nintendo Switch Games And Accessories For December And January 2018
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate and lots more!
2018 has been an amazing year for the Nintendo Switch, every month this year we've seen some decent new games, with the addition of the fiendish Diablo III: Eternal Collection and the adorable Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee! last month, there really is something for everyone. So, what's on...
News Chucklefish Confirms Stardew Valley's Multiplayer Update For Nintendo Switch Is On The Way
Still waiting on a solid release date
Stardew Valley has sold tremendously well across all platforms including the Nintendo Switch. On the eShop it continues to be one of the most popular titles to download. If you've been eager to join a friend for some multiplayer action in the Switch version of Stardew, the game's publisher Chucklefish has...
Review Super Hydorah - New Ideas Meet Old-School Gameplay In This Superb Indie Effort
Much more than a tribute act
Dedicated 2D shoot 'em up fans might represent a small subset of Switch owners, but they've been pretty well catered for. There's a growing roster of brilliant Neo Geo shmups like Aero Fighters 2 for them to call upon, and just recently they were given the rather splendid R-Type Dimensions EX. It's to the latter series,...
News Campo Santo Releases Firewatch On Switch eShop Later This Month
Pack your hiking gear
Campo Santo's award-winning 2016 title Firewatch will make its way across to the Nintendo Switch before the end of this year. Following the developer's co-founder saying how close the Switch version was to release in November, the studio has now locked in 17th December as the official launch date. In the Twitter announcement,...
News Limited Run Announces Shantae And The Pirate's Curse Physical Edition For Switch
Pre-orders go live on 7th December
It appears WayForward's Switch eShop release Shantae and the Pirate’s Curse will be receiving a physical makeover. In exciting news, Limited Run Games has announced pre-orders will go live next week on 7th December - the same day as the launch of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. There'll also be a "treasure-filled"...
News Listen To The Music From Pokémon: Let's Go Pikachu And Eevee With This Official Soundtrack
Out now
One of the most memorable aspects of the Pokémon game series over the years has been the catchy soundtrack. The latest entries - Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee! - modernises the iconic tunes originally composed by Junichi Masuda in 1996. If you would like to listen to the music in the latest Pokémon games on the Nintendo...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (December 1st)
Here are our picks, but what are yours?
Yet another week has just flown by and we now find ourselves in the bitterly cold month of December (unless you're one of the lucky ones enjoying the warmth of summer in Australia). As it's the weekend, Team Nintendo Life has got together once again to talk about which games we'll be enjoying over the next few...
News Physical Edition Of Steredenn: Binary Stars Goes On Sale Next Week, Only 3,000 Copies Available
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It's hard to believe key publishers within the video game industry are pushing for an all-digital future given the current demand for physical releases. Following the news Limited Run Games is giving Shantae and the Pirate's Curse a physical makeover, Super Rare Games has now revealed the physical release for the shoot 'em...
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