Rumour The "Leaked" Smash Bros. Edition Switch Console Might Be Real After All
Given away by the Pokémon edition?
News - 2018, Week 37
Sunday16th Sep 2018
News Campaign Begins To Get Terminal Cancer Patient The Chance To Play Smash Bros. Ultimate
"December is a long way away"
Chris Taylor loves video games, and when Nintendo announced Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, he was just as pumped as everyone else - but with a catch. Taylor has terminal cancer and in July made the brave decision to decline any further treatment. He was given between 3 to 6 months to live. Taylor's comments on social...
News Wireless NES Controllers Won't Work With Other Games On Nintendo Switch
Compatibility not included
Since the initial Direct reveal, more information about the $59.99 wireless NES controller pack for the Switch has been discovered. Once again, the news is sourced from fine print located on Nintendo's official website. If you haven't already spotted it yourself, you might be interested to know the two controllers will be...
Review Surgeon Simulator CPR - You'll Never Look At Hospitals In The Same Way Again
Medical malady
This operation isn’t going well. It was meant to be a ‘simple’ heart transplant. Take the old ticker out, pop in the new one. Easy. This isn’t brain surgery after all (well, not yet, at least). But what should be a routine procedure in the theatre turns into a bloodbath of Eli Roth-style proportions. We’ve smashed the poor...
News Nintendo Confirms Free-To-Play Games Can Be Played Without Switch Online Membership
Sustaining communities
Last month, there was a rumour circulating that multiplayer free-to-play titles on the Switch would not be impacted by Nintendo's online service. This followed with the third-party developer Tencent confirming this with its very own game release, Arena of Val
Rumour Kirby's Extra Epic Yarn Will Apparently Be Exclusive To New Nintendo 3DS
Else stick with the Wii version
One of the highlights of the 3DS showcase during the recent Nintendo Direct was the announcement Kirby's Extra Epic Yarn - a remake of the charming Wii game - would be released in 2019. It'll include new features such as the ability to craft even bigger yarn balls, summon bead-collecting wind, outrun a demon in a new...
News Fight Crime When Batman: The Enemy Within Releases On Switch This October
Clean up Gotham City, again
Admirers of Gotham City's caped crusader will be pleased to hear the next Batman story is arriving very soon on the Switch. Telltale has announced Batman: The Enemy Within is flying on to Nintendo's latest platform on 2nd October: The game first popped up on the Switch radar earlier this year when it received a rating...
Random The 'N' Returns To The Logo At Nintendo's Kyoto Headquarters
A quick fix
You might recall a post last week about a horrific typhoon that devastated Japan and literally knocked the 'N' out of Nintendo at the company's head office in Kyoto. The storm was considered one of the worst to hit the country in 25 years, leaving a trail of destruction in major cities. Nintendo got off lightly in contrast, with the loss...
News Ultimate Chicken Horse Brings Level Creation Chaos To Switch On 25th September
Chimply Amazing update included
The chaotic level creation party platform game, Ultimate Chicken Horse, finally has a Nintendo Switch release date. It'll arrive on the eShop later this month on the 25th. The game was first announced for the Switch in February 2017, prior to the launch of Nintendo's hybrid system, and was originally locked in for Q3...
Saturday15th Sep 2018
Review Wasteland 2: Director's Cut - A Less-Than-Perfect Port Of A Turn-Based Tactical Classic
Your choice of beige, brown or rust
You hear that? That is the sound of companies scrambling to flog their back catalogue on Switch before the eShop becomes oversaturated. You might think that ship has sailed, but publishers continue to tout impressive sales figures on Nintendo’s ‘homeheld’, so next up is inXile’s Wasteland 2: Director’s...
News NES Games On Switch Playable For Up To Seven Days Without Internet Connection
Hop online or lose access
Nintendo's coverage of the Switch online service during the latest Direct broadcast briefly summarised what was in store for subscribers. For most parts, it was more of the same. Fortunately, a more detailed FAQ posted on Nintendo's website has shed some light on what exactly users can expect from certain aspects of the...
News Wizard Of Legend Receiving Magical Sky Palace Update Later This Year
Ready up
Indie developer Contingent99 has shown ongoing love for its magical dungeon crawler Wizard of Legend since the game's release on the Switch eShop earlier this year in May. When the procedurally generated game surpassed 500,000 sales in July, the developer released a new update titled Nocturne - adding in multiple quality-of-life...
News Nintendo's Brand Relevance Rises In The UK, PlayStation Still Most Recognised
Moves up two places
Nintendo has gone from strength to strength this generation thanks to the success of the Switch, so it's no surprise to hear its brand recognition has now risen this year within the UK. According to Prophet's Brand Relevance Index for 2018, which surveys 11,500 consumers in the UK about 240 brands across 27 different categories,...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (September 15th)
Here are our picks, but what are yours?
It's the weekend! And you know what that means - yes, it's time for the whole Nintendo Life community to get together to chat about the games we'll be playing over the next couple of days. This time around, our esteemed team of staff are working tirelessly on review coverage, reminiscing over games gone by,...
News Bethesda's Pete Hines Says Wolfenstein 3 Is "Absolutely" Happening
"We all have to see how it ends"
Bethesda has shown great support for the Switch since it was released, bringing key series like Elder Scrolls and Doom to the hybrid platform. During an interview with IGN last month, Bethesda's senior vice president of global marketing and communications Pete Hines said the demand for the publisher's IP on the...
Friday14th Sep 2018
Review Undertale - A Postmodern RPG Classic That Every Fan Of The Genre Should Play
"Aren't you happy?"
RPGs have been around for nearly as long as the modern gaming industry has, and though genre standards are constantly being raised through the generations, there tends to be a homogenous sameness that many RPGs inevitably fall victim into. Octopath Traveler, for example, is a fantastic game, but it’s about as firmly traditional...
News Assassin's Creed Odyssey Is Coming To Nintendo Switch, But There's A Catch
Every cloud has a sliver lining?
Well, that was unexpected. During the Japanese version of today's Nintendo Direct broadcast, there was a surprise announcement that wasn't present elsewhere in the world: Ubisoft's Assassin's Creed Odyssey is coming to the Nintendo Switch. However, before you get too excited, it would seem that the French...
News Nintendo Reveals Upcoming NES Game Releases For Switch Online Service
Three games per month
Nintendo's website for the Switch Online service is now listing the entire NES game launch line-up as well as every release up until the end of 2018. Below are the 20 games users of the service will have access to on launch: From this point onwards, three NES classics will be released each month: Solomon’s Key,
News Your Nintendo Switch Cloud Save Files Will Be Lost If Your Online Subscription Expires
Oh dear
As part of yesterday's Nintendo Direct, we were treated to a brand new video for Nintendo Switch Online - the new paid-for service which is scheduled to go live next week. Annoyingly, very little that we didn't already know was shared, but an FAQ section on the official Nintendo website gives us a little bit more information. One small...
Review Broforce - Infectious Low-Brow Blasting Fun With Your Favourite Movie Heroes
Bros before foes!
Switch owners have binged on a rich diet of sophisticated 2D platformers of late, and sometimes what's needed is a gaming palette cleanser before you dive back in. In that regard, Broforce is like an action-platforming sorbet in between meaty courses of Dead Cells and Hollow Knight. It's big, dumb, disposable fun in the best...
Round Up Nintendo Direct September 2018 - Every Switch And 3DS Announcement
Animal Crossing, Luigi's Mansion 3, and more!
Nintendo made up for its lacklustre E3 showing yesterday with a Nintendo Direct that harkened back to the glory days. We had massive first and third-party games announced, upcoming huge expansions for our current favourites, and a closer look at a few games we really didn't know much about. But enough...
Opinion What Did You Think Of Today's Nintendo Direct?
So many announcements!
Following last week's Nintendo Direct delay due to the earthquake in Hokkaido, the presentation - hosted by Shinya Takahashi - has now been and gone. The broadcast didn't waste any time, immediately revealing Luigi's Mansion 3 would be coming to the Switch in 2019. A brief segment focused on the 3DS was next in line,...
News Final Fantasy: Crystal Chronicles Remastered Will Be Digital-Only In North America
And potentially Europe, too
During yesterday's Nintendo Direct, it was confirmed that a whole load of Final Fantasy titles are headed to Switch, including one we already knew about - Final Fantasy: Crystal Chronicles Remastered Edition. Today, we've got some rather disappointing news for North American players - this reheated version of the GameC
Video Five Features Included With The Nintendo Switch Online Membership
Are you sold?
During the latest Direct presentation, Nintendo showed an overview trailer for the Switch Online service launching later this month. The video briefly covered five features including online play, a catalog of NES games, cloud backup for save data, additional online features available through the official smartphone app and the chance...
News Cities: Skylines Is Out Now On The Nintendo Switch
Start building your city today at home or on the go!
Cities: Skylines is now available on Nintendo Switch following a surprise announcement during today's Nintendo Direct. The city-building simulation game allows players to design their cities however they choose, while managing city resources such as power, water, and traffic alongside the...
Gallery Behold The Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Nintendo Switch Hardware Bundle
Those Joy-Con are smashing!
During the recent Nintendo Direct, a lovely Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Nintendo Switch hardware bundle was revealed which we must admit has us all salivating. Of course, the bundle comes with a digital download of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate pre-installed. But Smash fans will really appreciate the artwork on the Switch...
News Nintendo Confirms That Animal Crossing is Coming To Switch Next Year
2019 has never seemed further away
In closing out today's Nintendo Direct, the company announced Animal Crossing would be coming to the Switch. This marks the first time in over 10 years that a mainline Animal Crossing game has appeared on a Nintendo home console. The team here at Nintendo Life is, to put it mildly, excited about the release. All...
News Taiko no Tatsujin: Drum ‘n’ Fun! Is Getting A Collector's Edition In Europe With Drum Included
Play it the right way
Bandai Namco has given us a first look at Taiko no Tatsujin: Drum ‘n’ Fun!'s upcoming Collector's Edition. Currently only confirmed for Europe, this bundle includes the lovely drum controller. Details about the western release have slowly but surely been finding their way to our eager eyes for a while now - including the...
Gallery Check Out The Splatoon 2 Ver.4 Update
Splatoon continues to stay fresh
During today's Nintendo Direct, Nintendo showed off a lengthy trailer for Splatoon 2's latest update, Version 4. In the trailer we got a glimpse at new weapons, stages and fashion items. We've put together a small gallery for you to feast your eyes upon below. Interestingly, one screenshot provided by Nintendo...
News Wireless Famicom Controllers Are Being Released For The Nintendo Switch In Japan
Available in a two pack
While the western Nintendo Direct was happening, Japan also held its own presentation. During this, it was revealed Japanese Switch owners would be able to play Famicom games via the Nintendo Switch Online service with the assistance of brand new wireless Famicom controllers. These controllers will even be available in a two...
News The Capcom Beat ’Em Up Bundle Will Tickle Your Side-Scrolling Fighter Itch
Final Fight! Captain Commando! Battle Circuit!
Capcom is bundling up some of its most famous side-scrolling fighters in a slap-happy collection that will have arcade fans giggling with glee. Capcom Beat ’Em Up Bundle includes Final Fight, Captain Commando, King of Dragons, Knights of the Round, Warriors of Fate, Armored Warriors and Battle...
News A Brand New RPG From The Creators Of Pokémon Is Coming To Switch
With the working title of 'Town'
A surprise announcement came during today's Nintendo Direct where Game Freak, world-renowned for their development of the main series Pokémon titles, revealed Town, a new RPG coming to Nintendo Switch in 2019. Set entirely in a small village under rule of a castle, this new RPG explores the aftermath of invading...
News These New Nintendo Switch Travel Cases Look Perfect For Every Situation
Three designs to suit your needs
Tech accessory manufacturer tomtoc has released a new line of Nintendo Switch travel cases, with three different options available to suit your specific needs. Each case comes with three layers of different materials, aiming to keep the designs light but sturdy, ensuring your console is safe. The outside is made...
News Japanese Nintendo Direct Shows Handful Of Indie Games Coming Soon To Switch
A growing library
The Japanese Direct was slightly different to the western broadcast. During one part of the presentation, there was a segment for upcoming indie releases on the Switch. Nidhogg 2 by Messhof is scheduled for fall this year, as is Downwell by Devolver Digital. Tangledeep from Impact Gameworks
News Mega Man 11 Switch Release Will Include amiibo Support
Mega awesome
Last week, Capcom released a Mega Man 11 demo on the eShop to give us a taste of the new entry in the series. With the game due out on the Switch on 2nd October, the latest direct has today revealed an exclusive feature for the Nintendo version of the game. You will be able to unlock helpful in-game items - such as energy tanks - on a...
News Nintendo Partners With Asmodee Digital To Bring Best-Selling Tabletop Games To Switch
Catan, Pandemic, Lord of the Rings and more!
As part of the small avalanche of game announcements that came from yesterday's Nintendo Direct, it was revealed that Asmodee Digital is set to bring a selection of fan-favourite tabletop games to Switch. Full adaptations of best-selling card and board games are on the way, adding yet another dimension...
Video Here's Your First Look At Star Fox's Wolf In Starlink: Battle For Atlas
Playtime's over
In yesterday's Nintendo Direct, we got our first glimpse at one of the characters set to make an appearance in Starlink: Battle for Atlas, and Star Fox fans around the world were no doubt shaking with Direct-hype excitement. Yes, we finally got to see Fox's rival, Wolf O'Donnell. Nintendo didn't share too many details about Wolf's...
Video Civilization VI Gets Its First Nintendo Switch Trailer
Relive the hype
If you've recovered from the mayhem of the Nintendo Direct, you may remember that Civilization VI for Nintendo Switch was shown off in its own little segment. 2K and Firaxis Games have now shared the video online, so feel free to check it out above if you missed it. Of course, we actually already knew of the game's existence on...
Review Haunted Dungeons: Hyakki Castle - Interesting Ideas Squandered By Dull Design
Crawling in the dark
First-person dungeon crawlers have been around for a long time, and like most genres, they’ve evolved over the years in order to find new relevance. Some have stuck to the classic turn-based RPG model and thrown in modern visuals and humour - such as the recent Labyrinth of Refrain: Coven of Dusk - while others have followed...
News Yoshi’s Crafted World Is Coming To The Switch In Spring 2019
Crafty
Nintendo may have slipped up the other day and let us all know the name of Yoshi's upcoming Switch adventure ahead of today's Nintendo Direct broadcast, but now it's officially confirmed that Yoshi’s Crafted World is the final title. In the game, you play as an adorable Yoshi travelling through a world crafted from household items like...
News 3DS Remake Of Mario & Luigi: Bowser’s Inside Story Arrives Next January
New side story included
The 3DS announcements made during the most recent Nintendo Direct might have been brief, but at least owners of the beloved portable system have something to look forward to in the near future. Following the reveal of Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story + Bowser Jr's Journey earlier this year in May, Nintendo's latest...
News Mario Tennis Aces Update Hits The Court On September 19th
Lace up your shoes with new characters and co-op mode
Today's Nintendo Direct showcased a slew of new characters coming to Mario Tennis Aces, alongside a brand new game mode. First, four new characters were revealed to be joining the roster as part of the Version 2 Update. These four characters include: Birdo (All Around) Shy Guy...
News Fantasy RPG Fairy Fencer F: Advent Dark Force Is Heading To Switch This Year
Multiple stories included
Fairy Fencer F: Advent Dark Force is headed to the Nintendo Switch in "fall 2018", it has been announced. Published by Ghostlight Interactive in Europe and Idea Factory International in the US, this upcoming Switch edition is a port of the PS4 expanded version which released in 2016; the original game - simply titled Fairy...
News Critically Acclaimed Mobile Hit Downwell Confirmed For Switch, TATE Mode Included
Shown in the Japanese Direct
Despite being a worldwide Nintendo Direct, yesterday's show did contain several moments unique to particular regions. One game that was shown off in the Japanese Direct, but didn't appear in the western shows, was Downwell. The game is a roguelike, platforming, shooter mash-up, with a vertically scrolling display for...
News Pre-Orders Are Live For The Smash Bros. Ultimate Pro Controller At The Nintendo UK Store
Go! Go! Go!
Pre-orders for the gorgeous Super Smash Bros. Ultimate-inspired Pro Controller are now live in the UK, directly from the Nintendo Official UK Store. If you're looking for the ultimate way to play the upcoming Super Smash Bros. game, this new controller could be just the way to do it. We were recently treated to a video which presented...
News The Escapists: Complete Edition Is Breaking Free On Switch Later This Month
Pricing also confirmed
Team17 has revealed that The Escapists: Complete Edition will be making its way to Nintendo Switch later this month, launching on the system on 25th September. If you missed the initial announcement last month, this edition of the game promises to be the most content-packed version so far, including all the prisons from the
News Luigi's Mansion On 3DS Will Let You Share The Scares Alongside A Friend
It's dangerous to go alone
Nintendo's latest Direct dished up a few spooky surprises including the announcement Luigi's Mansion 3 was on the way to the Switch in 2019. Later on, we also found out a bit more about the upcoming 3DS release. In Luigi's original outing - returning on 12th October in North America and 19th October in Europe - players...
News Space-Shooter Warframe Launches For Switch On 20th November
Prepare for space-ninja action on the go
Space ninja's rejoice! As announced during today's Nintendo Direct, Warframe will finally make its way to Nintendo Switch on November 20th. The free-to-play online looter-shooter from Digital Extremes allows players to amass collections of weapon and gear to tackle PvE missions across a variety of planets...
News Nintendo Direct Reveals New Details On Hairstyling In Pokémon: Let's Go
“Pikachu used Hair Whip! It’s super effective”
While we’ve had a few sneak peeks into the upcoming hairstyle features in Pokémon: Let’s Go, today’s Nintendo Direct finally revealed how you can become the very best Pokémon hairstylist, like no one ever was: using your Switch’s touchscreen. Nintendo announced that petting your partner...
News Let The Switch's HD Rumble Scare You Silly In Whispering Willows, Out Later This Month
Pre-orders available now
Akupara Games has announced that Whispering Willows - an upcoming adventure puzzle game - will be launching on Nintendo Switch on 27th September. In the game, you'll be following the story of a young girl called Elena Elkhorn as she embarks on a harrowing journey to find her missing father and discover the secrets of the...
News Narrative Mystery Game A Case Of Distrust Will Be Investigating The Switch Next Week
Set in 1924 San Francisco
Serenity Forge has announced that its upcoming narrative mystery A Case of Distrust will be arriving on Nintendo Switch next week. A Case of Distrust is described as "a blend of the board game Sherlock Holmes: Consulting Detective, adventure games 80 Days and Phoenix Wright, the poster design of Saul Bass, and the...
Thursday13th Sep 2018
News Bethesda Has Spoken To Nintendo About Smash Bros., Future Nintendo Exclusives Are "Possible"
Doomguy in Smash?
Just a couple of years ago, the very thought of any major Bethesda title appearing on a Nintendo platform was practically impossible, with all of the studio's hugely popular hits releasing exclusively on more powerful, rival consoles. With the Switch, however, times have changed, and the relationship between Bethesda and Nintendo...
Review NBA 2K19 - Effortlessly The Best Basketball Sim On Nintendo Switch
Court is in session
It’s no coincidence that this NBA 2K19’s MyCareer story is called ‘The Way Back’. Following on from the issues that dogged last year’s entry on every platform - namely the heavy-reliance on microtransactions and glacial pace of progression for those not willing to sink extra money into it - developer Visual Concepts is...
News Final Fantasy VII Is Finally Coming To A Nintendo Console
Along with IX, X, XII and pretty much every other Final Fantasy game
Those of you with long memories will no doubt recall that Final Fantasy VII was originally supposed to launch on the Nintendo 64. Square and Nintendo enjoyed a prosperous relationship through the NES and SNES eras, and it was assumed that this would continue with the company's...
Review Senran Kagura Reflexions - Cheap Titillation Masquerading As A Love Story
A massage simulator that’s strictly NSFW
With so many unique hardware features at its disposal, Nintendo Switch has given developers plenty of inspiration when it comes to using the HD Rumble and gyro-controls of the Joy-Cons. We’ve aimed down imaginary sights with triple-A first-person shooters, pulled off many a routine with dancing simulators...
News Nintendo Switch System Update 6.0.0 Launches Alongside Online Service
eShop maintenance also planned
Nintendo's North American website has revealed the next system update for the Switch will arrive on 18th September alongside the launch of the online service. After installing version 6.0.0, it will no longer be possible to unlink your Nintendo account from your Switch user account. This means you have until this date...
News New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe Coming to Nintendo Switch in January
164 courses, new characters inbound, too
Nintendo today announced New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe, a new version of the Wii U launch title featuring new characters, Nabbit and Toadette. In total the game includes over 164 courses, and introduces and all new character, Peachette, who Toadette transforms into after getting a mushroom. we'll have much...
Watch Nintendo Direct September 2018 Broadcast - Live!
35 minutes of greatness awaits
The much-delayed Nintendo Direct is finally here, and we'll be live-streaming it from this very page. Tune in, leave some comments in the chat and make sure you've got a hot beverage ready - it's going to be 35 minutes of pure gaming greatness! <liveblog id="nintendo-direct_2018-13-09_na" tags="#NintendoDirect"...
News Diablo III: Eternal Collection Launches 2nd November On Switch, File Size Also Revealed
Pre-orders now available, too!
Nintendo has revealed the release date for Diablo III: Eternal Collection on Switch. If you hadn't already guessed from the title, that magical date is 2nd November. The announcement comes via Nintendo of America's official Twitter page, which has shared the following message and a delightfully exciting GIF. The...
Review Nintendo Labo Toy-Con 03: Vehicle Kit - Death By Cardboard Or The Best Labo Kit Yet?
You'll need to be a master builder for sure
The first two Nintendo Labo kits offered two very different takes on what was – and still is – a groundbreaking concept. The Variety Kit allowed you to create a whole host of gadgets each backed by their own interactive experiences, while the Robot Kit had a sharper focus and arguably presented a more...
News The First Two Sega AGES Titles Are Finally Launching On Switch Next Week
Japanese release date confirmed
The first two titles set to appear as part of the Sega AGES range on Switch have finally received a confirmed release date. Both Sonic the Hedgehog and Thunder Force IV will be available on 20th September. The news comes from the latest issue of Weekly Famitsu, where Sega has confirmed the new release date after an...
News Luigi's Mansion 3 Will Be Haunting The Switch Next Year
Bustin' on the Switch makes us feel good
With classic GameCube Luigi's Mansion coming to the 3DS later this year, you might think that's all the spooky ghost-busting action that Nintendo has planned for us. However in today's Nintendo Direct broadcast, we have learnt that Luigi still has unfinished business with those colourful ghosts and he will...
Nintendo Download 13th September (North America)
Xenoblade Chronicles 2: Torna, Undertale and Wasteland 2!
The latest Nintendo Download update for North America has arrived, and it's bringing new games galore to the eShop in your region. As always, be sure to drop a vote in our poll and a comment down below with your potential picks for the week. Enjoy! Nintendo Switch retail: Xenoblade...
Nintendo Download 13th September (Europe)
NBA 2K19, Bastion, Dust!
The latest Nintendo Download update for Europe has arrived, and it's bringing new games galore to the eShop in your region. As always, be sure to drop a vote in our poll and a comment down below with your potential picks for the week. Enjoy! Switch Retail - New Releases: NBA 2K19 (2K Games, €69.99 / £54.99) - NBA 2K...
News Katamari Damacy Is Rolling Onto The Nintendo Switch This November
Na naaaaah na na na naaah na na naaaaah na na na na na naaaaaaaaah
The Katamari series is finally rolling onto a Nintendo platform this year with the announcement of Katamari Damacy Reroll for Switch during the latest direct. The Namco game was first released on the PlayStation 2 in 2004. The story is about the king of the cosmos who makes a prince...
Review The Spectrum Retreat - A Portal-Style Puzzler Worthy Of Your Attention
Four stars on TripAdvisor!
If we were to knock together an old-fashioned ‘someting meets something’ comparison to describe The Spectrum Retreat, ‘Gone Home-meets-Portal in the hotel from The Shining’ would probably fit the bill. That conveys the tone of this FPS narrative puzzler but saddles it with expectations any developer would struggle...
Video Get A First Look At Nickelodeon Kart Racers On Nintendo Switch
Check out its first trailer
The first trailer has arrived for Nickelodeon Kart Racers - the multiplayer racing game set to feature iconic Nickelodeon animated characters. If you missed the announcement a couple of months ago, the game stars fan-favourite characters from the likes of SpongeBob SquarePants, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Rugrats, Hey...
News Build Your Own Fantasy School In Valthirian Arc: Hero School Story, Out On Switch Next Month
You call the shots
PQube and developer Agate have revealed that their upcoming RPG/simulation hybrid Valthirian Arc: Hero School Story will release on Switch next month. Oh, and there's a shiny new trailer for it, too. Blending tactical RPG adventure and building simulation with combat and loot mechanics, this game plonks you into the shoes of a...
News Store Your Switch Games On These Lovely Sega-Inspired MicroSD Cards
Console-ception
To celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Mega Drive and the 20th anniversary of the Dreamcast, a new collection of Sega-inspired microSD cards are set to hit Japan (with international shipping options). As you can see, designs for the Mega Drive, Dreamcast, and Sega Saturn are available, with each card taking on the appearance of...
News Super Mario Party Bundle For South Korea Revealed
Pre-order bonus for standalone game purchase
Back in August, Nintendo revealed a Super Mario Party bundle including a physical copy of the title and a neon green and neon pink Joy-Con set was making its way to Europe. Following this, a similar but different bundle was discovered on Nintendo's Japanese
News Japan's Nintendo Labo Contest Winners Include Amazing Luigi's Mansion AR And Toilet Paper Game
Far too much talent
A couple of months ago, winners of the North American Nintendo Labo contest were announced and we were pretty blown away; with the likes of a solar-powered, cardboard accordion and a teapot minigame on show, we quickly realised that we needed to brush up on our Labo skills. Now, the Japanese contest winners have been announced,...
News Animal Crossing's Isabelle Joins The Fight In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
A new leaf
Isabelle from the Animal Crossing series is fed up with filing papers in the mayor's office and has decided to join the battle in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate on the Nintendo Switch. The surprise announcement was made by the pup herself towards the end of the latest Direct broadcast. The popular character, who originally debuted in New...
News Fantasy Strategy Game Armello Arrives On Switch At The End Of The Month
Update: Also with 'Complete Edition'
Update: Both Armello and a DLC-including Armello – Complete Edition have now been announced for all regions, and are both available to pre-order today via the Nintendo eShop for $19.99 USD / €19.99 / £14.99 and $39.99 USD / €39.99 / £29.99 respectively. Original Article: The Australian-based indie...
News Survival Horror Game Death Mark Arrives On Switch This Halloween With Limited Edition
Spooky
Aksys Games has revealed a shiny, new limited edition for the upcoming survival horror Death Mark, letting us know that the game will launch on the creepiest day of the year - Halloween - for good measure. In Death Mark, a strange rumour is spreading around Tokyo which says that those who bear the 'Mark' will die. Unexpectedly appearing on...
News Nintendo Restocks Super Smash Bros. amiibo In The UK Ahead Of Ultimate's Launch
Get them while you can
Leading up to the release of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate on Nintendo Switch in December, Nintendo's online store in the UK has restocked a number of the game's amiibo. If you missed the original wave the first time around, you can now get your hands on the likes of Mario, Pikachu, Link, and Peach, as well as several Smash...
News High-Speed Hack And Slash Mitsurugi Kamui Hikae Slices Up Switch Next Week
Save the world
The 2014 title Mitsurugi Kamui Hikae by Japanese indie studio Zenith Blue will be slashing its way onto the Nintendo Switch next week. According to a listing on the Japanese eShop, the game arrives on 20th September. As it has been released on various other platforms in the west previously and also supports English, it’s expected...
Unlimited fun
American publisher Nicalis, best known in recent times for releasing an array of physical games on the Switch, has today announced the South Korean-developed title Dungreed is coming to Nintendo's hybrid platform. A launch date has not been confirmed. Developed by Team Horay in Seoul, Dungreed is a 2D side-scrolling action game...
News Switch Still Dominating Japanese Hardware Charts But PS4 Takes Home The Software Glory
Spider-Man wins the crown
Nintendo's reign over the Japanese charts has been receiving the odd dent or two over the last couple of weeks, with a healthy number of top-tier PlayStation titles wreaking havoc at the top. This week's no different, with a couple of new releases spoiling Nintendo's fun once again. Marvel’s Spider-Man unsurprisingly...
News Worms W.M.D. Is Getting Physical On Switch Later Today, Only 4,000 Copies Available
From Super Rare Games
If you love your physical Switch games, you might want to get ready for this next potential addition to your library. Worms W.M.D. is launching as a physical release today thanks to Super Rare Games. Only 4,000 copies of the title will be going on sale, and pre-orders are set to open later today at the link below. You can...
News Good Catch Games Announces Black & White Bushido For Nintendo Switch
"The better way to fight like a ninja"
London-based developer Good Catch has revealed the ninja-themed fighting game Black & White Bushido is headed to the Switch. The reveal was made in the form of an amusing video, as can be seen above. Black & White Bushido is a 2D "stealth-em-up" arena brawler for four people, pitting light...
News Kirby's Extra Epic Yarn Unravels On 3DS In 2019
Based on the hit Wii game
Kirby's Epic Yarn from the Wii era is making a comeback. During the latest Nintendo Direct presentation today Nintendo announced Kirby's Extra Epic Yarn for the 3DS family of systems. The game is scheduled for a 2019 release. Players can expect some new features - like the ability to craft even bigger yarn balls, summon...
News Terraria Publisher 505 Games Expands Coverage To Japan And South Korea
World domination
Publisher 505 Games - a subsidiary of the Italian company Digital Bros. - is reportedly expanding its horizons by opening a new branch in Toyko. According to Japanese publication Famitsu, this office will also cover South Korea. The new office is said to specifically focus on intellectual property management and licensing. Digital...
News Embrace The Joys Of Chickens And Chiptune In Old School Musical, Out Now On Switch
Another crazy trailer has arrived
La Moutarde's crazy rhythm game Old School Musical is out today on Switch, and the developer has shared yet another bonkers trailer to celebrate. If you missed the news last month, this game is aiming to send players back to the golden years of the 8-Bit era. The main protagonists, Tib and Rob, have been trained to...
Wednesday12th Sep 2018
Reminder You Don't Need Xenoblade Chronicles 2 To Play Torna – The Golden Country
DLC or physical game card? The choice is yours...
Xenoblade Chronicles 2 is getting its biggest helping yet of DLC goodness this week in the form of Torna – The Golden Country, but the way in which Nintendo is distributing this stand-alone story has caused some confusion for players. We've had a few concerned emails from readers wondering exactly...
News The Apple Watch Gets A Bit Of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Love
Samus on your wrist!
The Apple Watch has made a massive impact in the wearables arena, primarily down to its renewed focus on fitness applications. You can even explore the world of Pokémon GO from your wrist with the Apple Watch. Ahead of Apple's big release event today - where the new Apple Watch Series 4 is sure to be revealed, along with...
News Nintendo Direct Officially Rescheduled For Tomorrow, Thursday 13th September
The show must go on!
The news you've all been waiting for is here! As we suggested, the recently announced Nintendo Direct has now been officially rescheduled for Thursday 13th September. As you'll no doubt recall, a Nintendo Direct was announced on Wednesday 5th September. Planned to air the following day, this presentation was going to explore...
News All Versions Of Minecraft Bedrock Edition Have Received Dedicated Servers, Except Switch
Hello darkness, my old friend
Minecraft - or, specifically, the Minecraft Bedrock Edition series of titles - has now received dedicated servers for players across the board. Unfortunately, this feature has arrived on every platform other than Nintendo Switch. Dedicated servers allow players on Windows and Linux computers to set up their...
News Nintendo Switch Online Will Start On 19th September, More Info Coming In Direct
18th in North America
Nintendo has confirmed that the Nintendo Switch Online service will be going live on 19th September in Europe, and the day before (18th) in North America. The news comes immediately after the confirmation that the recently delayed Nintendo Direct has been rescheduled for tomorrow, Thursday 13th September. All Nintendo...
News Fans' Passion For Waluigi's Smash Exclusion Is "Fantastic", Says Nintendo's Andrew Collins
"And let's face it, it's funny"
Lots of (usually very angry) people want Waluigi to be a playable character in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. We know it, you know it, the poor souls working as Nintendo forum moderators definitely know it, and even game creator Masahiro Sakurai knows it, but that hasn't stopped fans taking every possible opportunity to...
News The Second Batch of Sega AGES Switch Titles Will Include Sonic 2, Out Run And More
Another five games in total
The latest issue of Weekly Famitsu has revealed the next set of games scheduled to be released as part of the Sega AGES range. The new titles are Space Harrier, (which was actually confirmed last week and has seen a relatively recent release on 3DS), Sonic the Hedgehog 2, Columns II, Out Run, and
Video Lots of Characters Just Won't Make It Into Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Hashtags won't help you now
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is shaping up to be just that; the ultimate Super Smash Bros. game. But no matter how many characters are included as playable fighters, a colossal majority of those people beg for Sakurai to include on social media just won't make it in. So to take a slightly different stance, rather than talk...
News Custom Robo Producer Announces Synaptic Drive For Switch, A Competitive 3D Shooter
To be shown at Tokyo Game Show
Japanese developer Thousand Games has revealed that a game under the name of Synaptic Drive is currently in the works for Nintendo Switch. Directed by Kouji Kenjou, the producer and creator of Custom Robo, the title is described as a "competitive 3D shooting game". The game is currently in a prototype...
Review Time Carnage - A Silly But Mildly Enjoyable Tribute To Classic Light Gun Shooters
Time to kill
It’s surprising there aren’t more VR ports on Nintendo Switch. Sure, you can’t enjoy the sensory immersion of wearing a headset, but with the support for motion-controls via the Joy-Cons there’s a huge amount of potential to utilise the console’s unique hardware features. Thumper made a fine port from VR to Switch and Surgeon...
News Fortnite Update On Switch Sacrifices Video Capture Feature To Enhance Performance
Gone but not forgotten
Epic Games looks to be taking extreme measures to enhance the performance and stability of Fortnite on the Nintendo Switch as the latest update has disabled the video capture feature. Kotaku reports Fortnite's subreddit community noticed this common feature, found in the majority of Switch games, had been removed...
News Splatoon Crossover With Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp Teased By Nintendo
Inklings who like camping
Update: Below is what you can expect. The event starts on 13th September. Original article: As the wait continues for the next mainline entry in the Animal Crossing series to be announced, Nintendo remains focused on the micro-transaction mobile release, Pocket Camp. Anyone who plays this game on a...
Hardware Classics Exploring Luigi's Debut, The Mario Bros. Game & Watch
Everyone has to start somewhere
Luigi may not be quite as famous as his illustrious sibling, but there's a fair chance that you could stop a random person on the street and they'd still be able to identify him or at the very least acknowledge his association with the Super Mario Bros. series. Keeping this in mind, it's an odd sensation to play the...
News Nintendo Seeking Senior Security Software Engineer With Hacking Expertise
If you can't beat them, hire them
Given Nintendo's recent crackdown on emulation, piracy and hacking, it comes as no surprise the company is now seeking an individual who specialises in tightening up security and identifying any vulnerabilities. Nintendo Technology Development - a known hardware division of the company - has posted a new job listing...
Anniversary Pokémon Yellow Turns 20 Years Old Today
Oh, the memories
Twenty years ago today, on 12th September 1998, Pokémon Yellow launched in Japan. Technically called 'Pokémon Yellow Version: Special Pikachu Edition', this game arrived on the Game Boy Color as an enhanced version of Pokémon Red and Green (known in the west as Pokémon Red and Blue). While many features of the game were...
News EGX 2018 Game Listing Reveals That Oddworld: Stranger's Wrath Is Headed To Switch
Where did that come from?
Nintendo has revealed that Oddworld: Stranger's Wrath is headed to the Switch, listing it as one of the many playable titles at this year's EGX event in the UK. This marks the first time that the game will be playable on a Nintendo platform; the game originally released on Xbox in 2005 before seeing updated versions hit...
Feature As Team17 Launches Its 100th Game, We Look Back On Its First Nintendo Outing
"My monitor did go zipping across the office in a moment of rage"
Recently, UK publisher Team17 passed a significant milestone - it released its 100th game. Since the company was founded in 1990, the firm has gone from being a developer to a fully-fledged publisher and has been behind classic titles such as Alien Breed, Superfrog, Body Blows and -...
News Nintendo Set To Bring Smash Bros. Ultimate To College Football Games Across The US
Before its official release
To ramp up the hype before the game's official release - and to give people the opportunity to have a bit of fun, of course - Nintendo is set to bring Super Smash Bros. Ultimate to "notable" college football matches in the US over the coming months. The action comes thanks to a partnership with Wendy’s...
News Moonlighter Opens For Business On Nintendo Switch This November
Fight to sell
11 Bit Studios has now locked in the month of November for the release of Moonlighter on Switch. As previously revealed, the title will receive both a digital and physical release. If you haven't heard about Moonlighter before, it's an action RPG featuring rogue-lite elements. It's a somewhat unique combination as you take on the...
News Rygar And Aggressors of Dark Kombat Join Hamster's Growing Switch Library Tomorrow
More Hamster goodness on Switch
Hamster has revealed that both Arcade Archives NeoGeo Rygar and ACA NeoGeo Aggressors of Dark Kombat are heading to Nintendo Switch tomorrow. In case you're unfamiliar with either of these games, we've included some background info and a handful of lovely images for both below. Check them out! Rygar Created by...
News Shmup-Platformer Velocity 2X Makes Its Nintendo Debut On Switch Next Week
"The ultimate version"
Curve Digital has announced that Velocity 2X will now be releasing on 20th September on Switch. A direct successor to the 2012 PlayStation hit Velocity, Velocity 2 marks the first time a game in the series has arrived on a Nintendo console. The game follows the story of Lt. Kai Tana, a brave pilot who has found herself...
News Japanese Players Vote Overcooked 2 As The Most Recommended Digital Switch Game Of August
Lots of Overcooked love!
Once again, Nintendo has invited Japanese Switch players to vote for their most recommended digital games, and Team17's Overcooked series has plenty to shout about. As has become a monthly tradition, this survey invites Japanese players who have actually played Switch software titles to take part in random questionnaires,...
News Niantic Reports 35 Percent Increase In Active Pokémon GO Usage Since May
Social features are growing the game
The most recent Niantic blog post, predominantly focused on Pokémon GO, has revealed the mobile sensation has seen a 35 percent increase in active usage since May. Following the introduction of the new social features in June, the game has seen a boom of sorts - with 113 million friend...
News The Darkside Detective: Season 2 Will Bring Another Dose Of Comedy Adventure To Switch
Kickstarter launches today
Irish studio Spooky Doorway has revealed that the second season of the comedy point-and-click adventure, The Darkside Detective, is on its way to Switch. Unsurprisingly called The Darkside Detective: Season 2, this game is a classic point-and-click adventure title with a distinct sense of humour. Season 1 came with six...
Tuesday11th Sep 2018
Rumour Nintendo Direct To Be Rescheduled For Thursday 13th September
Buckle yourselves in
Update: The official Twitter account for Platinum Train has now confirmed that the tweet posted below is not related to a Nintendo Direct. Our trusted sources still indicate that the Direct will be taking place as explained in the original article, however. Original Article: It's Nintendo Direct rumour time once again,...
Rumour The "Leaked" Smash Bros. Edition Switch Console Might Be Real After All
Given away by the Pokémon edition?
A few weeks ago, a blurry image of a Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Switch bundle began to float around the internet, seemingly originating from users on sites such as Reddit and ResetEra who claimed to have found the image on the website of French retailer, Carrefour. Natu
Review Labyrinth Of Refrain: Coven Of Dusk - A Dungeon-Crawling RPG That's Not For Kids
Puppet power
The classic dungeon-crawling RPG has been around for a long time. From the Ultima games right through to the Wizardry series, we’ve been treated to a genre that’s remained very niche, but still incredibly compelling when in the hands of the right developer. So when Nippon Ichi - the Japanese studio most commonly known for...
Review Bastion - A Captivating Indie Gem That Hasn't Been Dulled By The Passage Of Time
You've done good, Kid
The debate over whether or not video games should be considered an artform will likely never reach a firm conclusion, but that doesn’t stop developers from trying to show how a game can be something more meaningful and touching than mere disposable entertainment. Enter Bastion, the debut release from Supergiant Games, which...
Review Gone Home - A Peerless Masterclass In Interactive Storytelling Comes To Switch
Family values
We’re all happy at how well Nintendo Switch is performing - not just because we’re obvious Ninty fans, but because such success has opened the door to a much wider and diverse range of titles than any other platform in the Big N’s history. So it’s fitting that something as niche and avant-garde as the 'walking simulator' is...
Random Warner Bros. Seems A Little Unsure On How The Switch Actually Works
Riddikulus
If you missed the news, LEGO Harry Potter Collection was recently revealed for Nintendo Switch, bringing both LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4 and LEGO Harry Potter: Years 5-7 to the console in one juicy package. It appears that publisher Warner Bros. is rather confused about how to present the game's front cover, however...
Video What Can We Hope for and Expect from the Delayed Nintendo Direct?
Final Fantasy for one thing
As with every Nintendo Direct, our minds have been buzzing with possibilities of what games might, may, or must be announced and/or featured. Thanks to some unusually sudden third party gubbins we can be fairly certain of a few things that were planned to be included, and may yet remain in the rescheduled Direct whenever...
News Projectile-Fighting Game Lethal League Blaze Hits The Switch In 2019
The future of ball sports
The original Lethal League might not be well-known, but it was a unique take on the fighting genre - requiring you to smack a ball directly at your opponent's face until they could take no more. Nintendo purist will this time be able to join in on the four-player local and online action, with Team Reptile's announcement it...
News Zelda: Breath Of The Wild Becomes Best-Selling 3D Zelda Game In Japan
Ocarina of Time moves to second place
Earlier this year, Nintendo revealed The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild had sold almost ten million units worldwide. This technically made it the best-selling Zelda outing of all time - if you didn’t include remasters of existing releases. As revealed by
News The New Switch Version Of Gone Home Features Official SNES Cartridges
Did your favourite make the cut?
First-person exploration indie hit Gone Home has finally arrived on Nintendo Switch, and there's one rather significant change that can be spotted with a close attention to detail. If you're unfamiliar with the game, Gone Home has you play as a young woman exploring an empty house. Along the way, you can pick up -...
News Professor Layton And The Curious Village Will Be Released On Mobile In The West
No release date yet
In May, Famitsu magazine revealed Professor Layton and the Curious Village would receive a mobile HD remake in Japan. At the time, there was no mention if the game would be released in the west. A tweet from Apple's App Store Twitter account has now confirmed the title will be releas
"We didn't have time"
The recent release of Marvel's Spider-Man on the PlayStation 4 has ignited many conversations about the video game history of the web-slinger. Gadgets 360 recently spoke to Indiagames alumni Hrishi Oberoi, Srinivasan Veeraraghavan, and Vishal Gondal to discuss the first ever mobile phone Spider-Man game made in Mumbai...
Gallery A Closer Look At The Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu And Eevee Switch Console
A thing of beauty
As you're no doubt aware by now, a brand new Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee! Switch console has been revealed for worldwide release. Launching on the same date as the games (16th November), the system features some lovely artwork of the main mascots and other goodies included in the box. In case...
News Fantasy Turn-Based Tactical RPG Exorder Marches Onto Switch This Month
Featuring crossplay with PC
Exorder, a fantasy turn-based tactical RPG from Fat Dog Games and Solid9 Studio, will make its way to Nintendo Switch on 27th September, it has been confirmed. In Exorder, players will charge into battle as Princess Beyla, defender of the crown and protector of the kingdom. The game boasts...
News Belgian Government Launches Criminal Investigation Into EA Over "Illegal" FIFA Loot Boxes
Could end up in court
The Belgian government has reportedly launched a criminal investigation into FIFA developer EA over a potential breach of gambling laws active in the country. Earlier this year, the country's Gaming Commission declared that loot boxes present in Overwatch, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, and EA's FIFA 18 would...
News Play Popular Party Games With Just A Flick Of The Wrist In Party Arcade For Switch
The perfect game for Nintendo Karen
Planet Entertainment and FarSight Studios have revealed that Party Arcade is headed to Nintendo Switch on 23rd October. Described as being "perfect for gamers and party-goers of all ages", Party Arcade is the sequel to the Game Party series on Wii from the same developer, and is set to feature an arcade...
Gallery Splatoon's Inkling Girls Are Now Available To Pre-Order In Figma Form
A collaboration with Good Smile
Nintendo, in collaboration with the Good Smile Company, has opened pre-orders for a new Splatoon figma pack. Like all good figma, you can move the legs and arms to change the pose of the characters. You can also swap out weapons
News Games, Puzzles And Stickers Await In These New Nintendo Activity Books
Mario! Zelda! Splatoon!
Nintendo, in collaboration with Penguin Random House, has revealed a new set of activity books for fans of the company's most popular franchises. With a wide variety of activity types on offer such as colouring, stickers, games and puzzles, this collection of books is sure to contain something to entertain the little...
News The Midnight Sanctuary Will Haunt Your Switch On 4th October
"A story that will surround you"
Developer CAVYHOUSE and publisher Unties have revealed that The Midnight Sanctuary will now arrive on Nintendo Switch on 4th October, delayed slightly from the originally intended launch date of 6th September. In The Midnight Sanctuary, players must explore a long-isolated Japanese village where residents appear and...
Reminder The Pokémon Anime Marathon Is Currently Streaming On Twitch
Nostalgia, I Choose You!
In case you missed it the first time around, the Twitch Presents channel is currently streaming an absolutely massive Pokémon anime marathon. It's the longest television-like event Twitch has ever done, and will be running all the way through to 2019. As a reminder, the Pokémon YouTube...
Monday10th Sep 2018
Review Valkyria Chronicles 4 - A Sublime Strategy Experience On Switch
At ease, soldier
Suffice to say, the release history of Sega’s Valkyria Chronicles series has been uneven, both in terms of quality and availability. After the original game — which is due to arrive on Switch later this year —successfully kicked the series off on home consoles, the sequel only saw a release on PSP, while the third game (also...
News Two Limited Edition Pokémon Let's Go Switch Consoles Arrive This November
Gotta buy 'em immediately
Nintendo has revealed that two brand new limited edition Switch consoles are headed to stores this November, both featuring artwork from Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!. The console and dock are the same in both bundles, but each comes with your game of choice - either Pokémon: Let’s Go,...
Random A Tiny Animation Change In Mega Man 11 Is Leaving Some Players Unhappy
Bye bye nostalgia
Last week saw the release of the Mega Man 11 demo on Switch, which gives eager players the chance to try out the upcoming game ahead of release. As one might hope for, the demo mostly consists of the classic Mega Man action that fans have come to know and love, but one small change to the classic gameplay is leaving fans rather...
News Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles Remastered Edition Announced For Nintendo Switch
Releasing worldwide next year
Square Enix has revealed that Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles Remastered Edition - a remake of the classic GameCube title - is headed to Nintendo Switch. Released back in 2004, Crystal Chronicles tasks players with traveling the world in search of 'myrrh' which is used to fuel crystals protecting the...
News All Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Players Will Receive In-Game Freebies To Celebrate The New DLC
Torna – The Golden Country
Xenoblade Chronicles 2 developer Monolith Soft has revealed that all players will soon be eligible to receive a selection of in-game goodies as part of a celebration for the upcoming Xenoblade Chronicles 2: Torna ~ The Golden Country expansion. As you'll no doubt be aware if you're a keen player of the game, the...
News Nintendo Spends Big On Television Advertising In Month Of August To Fend Off Spider-Man
Strong marketing continues
Nintendo’s strong marketing within the domain of television advertising continues, as it is estimated to have spent $6.2 million during the month of August compared to $5.8 million during the month of July. This once again makes it the biggest spender of the month. According to GamesBeat and its partner iSpot.tv (a...
News Tales of Vesperia: Definitive Edition Secures A January Release Date On Switch
Just a few months to go
Bandai Namco has announced that Tales of Vesperia: Definitive Edition will be arriving on Switch on 11th January 2019. The announcement comes in the form of a tweet (as seen below) where you can also get a glimpse of a lovely looking steelbook case. The tweet describes this as a "special edition", suggesting that...
Review Azure Reflections - Bullet Heaven Or Hell?
Touhou time
There’s nothing quite like a good bullet hell game. Done right, it can be the perfect marriage of chaos and order, where lightning-quick reflexes, a constant sense of spacing and a bucketful of luck can be all that stands between you and a hell of bullets. Switch already has a handful of great examples to its name - including Danmaku...
Video Here's Footage Of Pikachu Surfing In The New Pokémon Game For Switch
Surfin' safari
Yesterday, the weekly Japanese variety show Pokénchi displayed video footage of Pikachu riding a surfboard in Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee! for Switch. A neatly assembled clip compiling all of the previously described scenes and actions into one reel has now be
Hands On Getting Fancy With Shovel Knight: King of Cards And Showdown
Hail to the king, baby
It’s not often that you see a preview for a four-year-old game, but in the years following Shovel Knight’s original release, Yacht Club has kept busy introducing add-ons to the popular retro platformer, each as good as - if not better than - the last. We already deemed the game a must-have, and if the time we spent playing...
Video New Pokémon Let's Go Trailer Reveals Secret Techniques, Partner Moves And More
Had enough Pokémon news yet?
The Pokémon goodness just keeps coming, this time in the form of yet another brand new Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee! trailer. Yes, on top of the brand new limited edition Switch console design featuring Pikachu and Eevee, and the promise of a
Gallery Feast Your Eyes On The Many Delights Available From Japan's Kirby Cafe
Scrumptious
If you're a fan of Kirby - or just food, actually - then this wonderful gallery of images will no doubt be of interest to you. A Kirby Cafe is set to open its doors later this month in Japan, and its official website has now shared the full menu in picture form. Sit back, scroll through, and try not to salivate too much. Marvellous...
News NBA 2K Playgrounds 2 Is Building Its Reputation With A Physical Switch Release
Bouncing back
The original NBA Playgrounds game on the Switch eShop had a rough launch. There was no online play on release - requiring players to wait several months before they could access this mode. Eventually, they were compensated with a free game. Saber Interactive has since moved onto development of the sequel and already missed the...
News Co-Founder Of Untitled Goose Game Publisher Shares Heartwarming Nintendo Story
"Nintendo was everything to me as a kid"
For countless gaming fans around the world - and especially those who create and read the pages on this very website - Nintendo represents something truly special. For many, its games, consoles, franchises, and everything in between make up our childhoods, and this extends to those lucky enough to now be...
News Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Races To Third Place In Individual UK Charts But Can't Stop Spider-Man
Where's that blue shell when you need it?
As another week flies by, it's time once again to take a look at the UK gaming charts. As was to be expected, this week has been pretty quiet for Nintendo with major releases on other platforms taking the limelight this time around. Both the all formats and individual charts have been dominated this week by...
News Explore The Design Secrets Behind Splatoon 2 At A New London Museum Exhibition
Tickets available now
A new exhibition has opened in London, UK, exploring the work and design behind several modern video games including Nintendo's Splatoon. The exhibition, which has been titled 'Videogames: Design/Play/Disrupt', aims to explore the medium of gaming since the mid-2000s, looking into how things such as increased access to...
News A World Exclusive Pokémon: Let's Go Pikachu And Eevee Trailer Will Air This Weekend
Pokénews everywhere!
The Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee! content just keeps coming, as a world exclusive trailer has been confirmed for release this weekend. According to Serebii.net, this exclusive trailer will air during this week's episode of Pokénchi. The show, which is a weekly Japanese TV variety...
News Zordix Releasing Free Expansion For Aqua Moto Racing Utopia
Wave racer
The Wave Race inspired title - Aqua Moto Racing Utopia - will be receiving an expansion in the near future. An exact release date has not been confirmed. Developer Zordix revealed the update would include several new tracks and a special championship featuring a famous rider: We are proud to announce that we have teamed...
News Choice-Driven Puzzle Thriller Thief's Roulette Is Targeting A Switch Release
Outsmart Lady Luck
Thief's Roulette is a recently launched Kickstarter project striving for a Switch release in September 2020. It's a one-person developed game, described as a thriller mixed with visual novel and puzzle elements. It's inspired by the likes of Danganronpa and the Zero Escape game series. As can be seen in the trailer above,...
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