News - 2018, Week 44
Sunday4th Nov 2018
Random Castlevania Animated Series Makes Hilarious Reference To Original Game
Wall chicken is the best chicken
For anyone who wasn't confident the talent behind the Castlevania animated series on Netflix was respecting the source material, this should put any concerns to rest once and for all. An eagle-eyed viewer of season two has spotted a cartoon chicken bone poking out from one of the walls within Dracula's castle during...
Rumour YouTube Could Be Arriving As Soon As Next Week On Nintendo Switch
Watch this space
Think back to earlier this year and you might recall a rumour that YouTube was finally on the way to the Nintendo Switch. As it turned out, this never happened. A few days after this, Nintendo of America President and COO Reggie Fils-Aimé said conversations to bring certain services to the Switch were on-going, but the primary...
News SNK Producer Was Amazed How Audiences Reacted To "Fatal Cutie" Terry Bogard
Switching it up
SNK Heroines: Tag Team Frenzy is a competent fighter but its "busty and over-sexualized characters might not be to everyone's taste in 2018" - as we noted in our September review of the game. SNK Producer Yasuyuki Oda even admit the fanbase was divided - with some delving deep into the game's fighting systems and others not wanting...
Feature Nintendo Life eShop Selects - October 2018
October's best Switch eShop games!
The spooky month of October has now been and gone, once again providing us with a healthy dose of frighteningly good games to play on Switch. As is now tradition, Team Nintendo Life has banded together to discuss our favourite eShop games of the month, all in an effort to bring you a definitive list of the best...
News Get Ready To Party Hard On The Switch Later This Month
Murder on the dance floor
A new Switch eShop listing has revealed the original Party Hard game published by tinyBuild is arriving on 22nd November for $14.99. In the game, you take on the role of an individual who is tired of noisy neighbours holding loud and outrageous parties. Instead of contacting the law, the character decides to take matters...
News Success Of Nintendo's Mini Systems Made It "Perfect Timing" For SNK To Release Its Own Device
Restoring the past
In the same interview with DualShockers where SNK Producer Yasuyuki Oda spoke about the possibility of bringing the newest entry in the King of Fighters series across to the Nintendo Switch, he also mentioned how the release of Nintendo's miniature line of systems made it "perfect timing" for the Japanese company to release the...
Saturday3rd Nov 2018
News Pokémon: Let's Go Pikachu And Eevee Won't Include Pro Controller Support
Not again!
In the lead up to the release of Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!, there's been much discussion on the developer's end about going back to the series' roots and providing an accessible experience for players of all levels. It seems this accessible design only goes so far - with the game seemingly not supporting the...
Video Get Ready To Gawp At Every Alternate Costume In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Everyone is stylish!
UPDATE: A mirror has been uploaded as the original video has been removed. Just in case you still have room in your brain for even more Smash content, Spanish YouTuber smashbrosspain has uploaded a video containing every alternate costume available for each fighter in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. Now that’s dedication. What...
News 2K Confirms Civilization VI On Nintendo Switch Will Not Include Online Multiplayer
Local it is
As this month's release of Sid Meier's Civilization VI on Switch draws closer, the game's official YouTube channel has been uploading videos teaching newcomers how to play the game. One thing Nintendo players won't be learning about is how the online multiplayer component works. That's because in this version of the game there's no such...
News SNK Producer Says King Of Fighters XIV "Would Definitely Be A Possibility" On Nintendo Switch
Technical hurdles need to be overcome
Up until the recent launch of SNK Heroines: Tag Team Frenzy, SNK’s focus has predominantly been on providing the Nintendo Switch with old school retro experiences - including the upcoming release of the SNK 40th Anniversary Collection. In an interview with DualShockers - as translated by Development Manager...
Preview Battle Princess Madelyn Effortlessly Steps Into Sir Arthur's Boots
Ghouls 'n Ghosts fans, rejoice
It’s been well documented by the team at Causal Bit Games that Battle Princess Madelyn is both a love letter and spiritual sequel to Capcom’s Ghouls ‘n Ghosts series. As for the rest of the title, the inspiration comes directly from the mind of a child who happens to be one of the creator’s daughters. As you...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (November 3rd)
Here are our picks, but what are yours?
Yet another week has flown by, leaving us with a couple of days to sit back, relax, and enjoy some great gaming sessions. Halloween has been and gone and we're now into the month of November so have a read of our thoughts, and tell us about your plans via the poll and comments below. Enjoy! Liam Doolan - News...
News Saboteur! Brings 8-Bit Retro Ninja Action To The Switch eShop Next Week
A remaster of the 1985 hit
The 1985 8-bit stealth action-adventure game Saboteur! is making its way across to the Switch eShop on 9th November for the price of $8.00. It was originally developed by Clive Townsend, published by Durell Software and released on multiple platforms including the ZX Spectrum and Commodore 64. In SimFabric's remastered...
News Limited Run Games Announces Switch Physical Edition For Battle Chef Brigade
Pre-orders go live on 9th November
Hungry for more physical game releases on the Nintendo Switch? No need to worry, Limited Run Games is already busy preparing its next big meal for collectors to enjoy. The publisher's latest announcement via Twitter has revealed a physical edition for Battle Chef Brigade is on the way to the Switch. Pre-orders for...
Friday2nd Nov 2018
Review Gal Metal - Wild, Weird And Cool, And Worth A Look For Music Fans
Beat it
It's tempting (if not inevitable) to start this review with an anecdote about that infamous E3 (which will be a decade ago by the time this year's event rolls around), and in particular, the oblivious flailing exploits of one Ravi the drummer. While maestro Tak Fujii's own meme-farming antics over the years live long in seasoned gamers...
Review GRIP - An Exciting But Often Twitchy Combat Racer
Rolling in the Cage
While the ‘golden age’ of the Nintendo 64 and the original PlayStation gave us the template for intense racing sims and arcade speedsters, it also blessed us with a slew of high-speed titles with a penchant for combat. For every Gran Turismo and Ridge Racer there was a Mario Kart 64, a WipEout and a Speed Freaks ready to...
Random Here's Why One Of The World's Best National Teams Isn't In FIFA 19
Must be the money?
FIFA 19 is one of the most authentic representations of the world's favourite sport that money can buy, boasting thousands of real-life players and hundreds of clubs. However, it's not entirely faithful to The Beautiful Game, because there are some odd omissions. Our friends over at Eurogamer have pointed out that Croatia -...
News The Japanese Name For Super Smash Bros. Ultimate's World Of Light Mode Holds a Cool Easter Egg
Kirby takes the spotlight one more time
As we already know, Kirby is the sole surviving hero at the beginning of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate's "World of Light" adventure mode. However, in another twist, the Japanese title for World of Light hides a Kirby-themed easter egg. The name in Japanese is Tomoshibi no Hoshi (灯火の星). If you reverse the...
News This Lovely Super Mario Maker Edition 2DS Is A Black Friday Bargain
Mustard and ketchup
Black Friday doesn't happen until 23rd November this year, but isn't stopping the big U.S. retailers from getting in on the action early as usual. Target's Black Friday ad is now live and you'll be able to get a Switch with Mario Kart 8 Deluxe for only $299. But that isn't what caught our eye, it was the presence of a mustard...
News The Man Who Inadvertently Lent His Name To Mario Has Sadly Passed Away
Farewell, Mario Segale
Mario Segale, the American real estate developer who inspired the naming of Super Mario, has passed away at the age of 84, we're sad to report. Segale died on October 27th, surrounded by his family in Tukwila, Washington. In case you weren't aware, the story goes that Segale was rented a Tukwila warehouse to the struggling...
Soapbox That Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Direct; Let's Talk About It
Mr Sakurai, I don't feel so good...
Unless you're one of the few that couldn't give a monkey's about Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, you'll no doubt at least know the gist of what occurred yesterday during the final Nintendo Direct for the game. If not, get yourself in gear and brush up. Now I personally have been a flipping enormous fan of Smash for...
News Pokémon Let's Go Might Be The Final Time Junichi Masuda Directs The Main Series
The younger generation at Game Freak will take over
Junichi Masuda has been with Game Freak since the company's inception in 1989. In the beginning, he worked as a composer and programmer for the original Pokémon games and eventually went on to direct and produce the series. In an interview recently posted on the official Pokémon website, Masuda...
News Horizon Chase Turbo Speeds Onto Switch At The End Of The Month
Top gear
Aquiris Game Studio's Horizon Chase Turbo is finally arriving on the Nintendo Switch eShop on 28th November. The developers are dubbing this the ultimate edition of the game, as it includes a timed exclusive mode called 'Playground' that will randomly generate bonus goals as you race. You can be assured that you will get quite a lot of bang...
Video Watch All Of The Nintendo Treehouse Footage Right Here
Hours of entertainment
Immediately after the final Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Direct before the game's big launch, Nintendo's Treehouse Live event began. During this stream we got a look at multiple Switch titles including Yoshi's Crafted World, Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Pokémon: Let's Go, Eevee!
News Forgotton Anne Makes Her Way Onto Switch On 9th November
The Square Enix Collective didn't forget
We're used to seeing game releases getting delayed, so when the launch of a game gets brought forward it is truly a cause for celebration. The Square Enix Collective have announced today that their cinematic adventure Forgotton Anne will be landing on the Switch eShop on 9th November. That's a lot sooner than...
Video These Adorable Japanese Pokémon Let's Go Commercials Will Give You All The Feels
Family time is Pokémon time!
If you hadn't already heard, this little obscure game called Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee! launches on the Switch this very month - on the 16th of November, to be precise. Nintendo and The Pokémon Company aren't resting on their laurels in terms of promoting this upcoming game in Japan, either. You...
News Crashlands Is Out On The Switch eShop Next Week, Includes Co-Op Survival Fun
Survive together
It feels like a lifetime ago Crashland was announced for the Switch eShop and it's basically because the last we heard about the title was way back in March. The developer Butterscotch Shenanigans has now confirmed the game will be released next week on 8th November. Crashlands is a 2016 sci-fi survival adventure with top-down...
News Relaxing Adventure RPG Alchemic Cutie Is Headed To The Switch Next Year
Raise the perfect jelly companions
The lovely folks over at CIRCLE Entertainment are teaming up with developer Vakman to publish the charmingly named Alchemic Cutie on the Switch eShop next year. Vakman is a talented team led by Thomas Cashman and Sebastien Vakerics. Alchemic Cutie has already been warmly received following indie booth showcases at...
News Balloons Will Heighten Your Chances Of Winning Fortnite's Battle Royale Mode
Going up
Epic Games has continued to refine and improve its free-to-play battle royale mode in Fortnite to help give it the edge over any potential competitors. It's this fun and accessible design that sets it apart from the rest - with the addition of trolleys, llama piñatas and plenty of funny character costumes. In the latest patch - version...
News Blacksea Odyssey Is Bringing Space Harpoons And Cosmic Beasts To Switch This December
Top-down rogue-lite shooter action
We love a good old top-down rogue-lite shooter here at Nintendo Life, so we were pleased to hear that indie publisher Digerati is bringing Blacksea Odyssey to the Switch eShop on Thursday 20th December. This unique action game pits space-faring hunters against the universe’s most dangerous beasts in the titular...
News Co-Op Arcade Racer Trailblazers Screeches Onto Switch On 15th November
Start your rocket engines!
Great news for speed demons! Rising Star Games, in partnership with UK-based independent game developer Supergonk, are bringing the co-op arcade racer Trailblazers to the Switch eShop on 15th November after a short delay. The game features an innovative on-track game mechanic. Racing in teams of up to three-versus-three,...
Thursday1st Nov 2018
Review Moonlighter - A Curiously Appealing Mix Between Zelda And A Shopkeeping Sim
Livin’ The Dream
How many people toil away in a cubicle for 40+ hours a week while wishing they could be somewhere else instead? Whether we want to finally write that novel, find true love, or embark on a life-changing adventure, it can be hard to stay content with the tedium of our work-week rhythm month after month, year after year. We often...
News Sega Wants To Bring Star Wars Arcade To Nintendo Switch
Be still my beating heart
We've been posting a few stories here and there from a recent interview with M2’s CEO Naoki Horii, Sega producer Kagasei Shimomura and director Rieko Kodama, the latter of whom is most famous for her association with Phantasy Star, which is coming to the Switch soon. The interview covered Phantasy Star as well as the news...
Watch The Final Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Direct - Live!
One last push, and it's out
So this is it. The last ever Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Direct broadcast. Sniff. We've got 40 minutes of smashing (no pun intended) action to sit through, so let's do it together, OK? Make yourself comfortable, get a hot beverage, put the cat out (if it's on fire) and take the phone off the hook. The broadcast is due to...
News Nintendo Really Wants You To Use A Wired Connection For Smash Bros. Ultimate
Now where did I put that LAN adapter?
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is shaping up to be quite an experience in single-player mode, but it's the online side of things that will attract many high-level players; proving you're the very best against other Smash fans means a lot, as you might expect. Ahem. Of course, your enjoyment of Smash's online mode...
News SEGA AGES Sonic The Hedgehog 2 Might Be The Best Version We've Ever Had
An improved version of Virtua Racing is also expected
SEGA and M2 are doing a great job of bringing classic Mega Drive games to the Switch with the SEGA AGES series of games. As with the 3DS 3D Classics range, these aren't just lazy efforts. M2 really get into the original games source code so you know you are getting a port worthy of your time. In...
News Super Smash Bros. Ultimate's Adventure Mode Is Called 'World Of Light'
Let's go on an adventure
Before wrapping up today's Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Direct broadcast - the final one before the game launches - series director Masahiro Sakurai gave us a little taster of the game's single-player adventure mode. Entitled 'World of Light', it sees a mysterious force causing numerous video game characters to lose their...
News More Fighters Are Being Added To The Super Smash Bros. Ultimate amiibo Line
A growing collection
As Nintendo has previously stated, every new fighter added to Super Smash Bros. Ultimate receives the amiibo treatment. This extends to each DLC fighter that is eventually revealed. If you were already having nightmares about completing your Smash-themed amiibo collection - well now you'll have even more after the latest fighter...
News Three New Characters Join The Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Roster
Three's a crowd
During today's final Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Direct broadcast it was confirmed that three new fighters will be included in the game - although only two of those will be ready at launch. Ken from the Street Fighter series was the first to be shown off; as expected, he's Ryu's 'echo fighter' and has the same basic moves. However,...
Wants to make sure Sega AGES volume one is a hit first
M2 - the development team behind the Sega AGES line - is currently busy bringing Sega's retro line of games across to the Switch. Sega itself even ran a poll not long ago asking fans what games they wanted to see added to the series in the future. Surprisingly, the Dreamcast classic Jet Set...
Nintendo Download 1st November (North America)
Diablo III, Moonlighter, World of Final Fantasy!
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: Diablo III: Eternal...
News Blizzard's Loot Goblin amiibo Will Hoard Treasure For You This December
Earn money fast
Following the rumours from earlier this week, Blizzard Entertainment has now confirmed the existence of the Loot Goblin amiibo - arriving at some point this December. The exclusive amiibo for Diablo III: Eternal Collection will allow Switch players to summon a portal and gain access to "untold riches" according to the official...
News Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Will Offer New Fighters, Stages And Music With Paid DLC
But you'll have to be patient
In today's Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Direct, Sakurai-san revealed that the game will offer paid DLC which will bring new fighters, stages and music to the game. While the timing is still a bit up in the air for when the new content will begin, it is expected to be done and dusted by February 2020. For $5.99, players...
Nintendo Download 1st November (Europe)
It's not all about Smash
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: Diablo III: Eternal Collection (Blizzard, €59.99 /...
News Smash Bros. Ultimate Just Got A Whole Lot Deeper Thanks To The 'Spirit' System
That's the spirit!
During today's Smash Bros. Ultimate Direct, one of the most mind-boggling additions to the game was revealed: the Spirit system. The story goes that many video game characters have lost their forms and become Spirits, which can be used as power-ups for the player's fighter. These Spirits come from a dazzling array of different...
News Nintendo Is Developing A Mobile Service For Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Connecting the community
Nintendo's expansion into the mobile arena continues, with the latest announcement being Super Smash Bros. Ultimate will receive its very own smartphone service known as Smash World. During the final Smash Direct, series creator Masahiro Sakurai confirmed the app-style service would be free to use. Instead of focusing on...
News Grim Fandango Appears Out Of Nowhere On The European Switch eShop
Spooky
Amid all the Smash Bros. excitement, Lucasarts' seminal point-and-click adventure Grim Fandango has gone live on the European Switch eShop, seemingly without warning. The game - which is based on the recently remastered version - wasn't included in today's download update, but there you go. It's live. Grim Fandango is also available in...
Poll What Do You Want To See From The Final Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Direct?
It's the last one, don't forget...
The launch of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate looms ever closer, and yesterday Nintendo announced that the final Direct broadcast relating to the game will go live today at 15:00 CET / 7AM PT / 10AM ET. As is so often the case, we don't actually know what this broadcast will involve - the only solid information is that...
News Nintendo Grabs Smartphone-Related Trademarks For Zelda: Spirit Tracks And Mario Vs. Donkey Kong
As well as 'download' and 'game program' trademarks
Nintendo Co., Ltd. has applied for trademarks for The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks and Mario Vs. Donkey Kong - which isn't massive news in itself, as the company is forever renewing its trademarks to cover older IP. However, what makes these two near-identical applications interesting is that...
News Phantasy Star Joins SEGA Ages Line In North America And Europe Later This Month
Not long to go now
After a short delay, earlier this week we found the Sega AGES version of Phantasy Star would finally be making its way to the Switch in Japan at the end of October. Now, in the same Game Watch interview that revealed Sega N
News Splatoon 2's New Torpedo Sub Weapon Might Be More Dangerous Than The Ultra Stamp
Track down your opponents
Earlier this week, the official Japanese Splatoon Twitter account revealed the fun-looking Ultra Stamp special weapon was making its way to Splatoon 2 in the next update. That's not all, though. Version 4.2.0 - dropping on 6th/7th November, depending on your region - will also be introducing a new sub weapon known as the...
Watch The Nintendo Treehouse Post-Smash Broadcast - Live!
More Smash! Also Pokémon Let's Go, Yoshi and Diablo III
After all the excitement of the Smash Direct, come join us and watch the Nintendo Treehouse: Live! This Treehouse broadcast will feature live gameplay of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Pokémon: Let's Go, Eevee!, Yoshi's Crafted World, and Diablo III: Eternal...
News Here Are The Final Set Of DLC Titles For SNK 40th Anniversary Collection
The arcade comes home
SNK 40th Anniversary Collection comes out this month, and we've now been shown the second patch of free games that will come as part of the December 11th update - which also includes a patch. The second selection of games includes Bermuda Triangle, Paddle Mania, Ozma Wars (SNK's first ever game), Beast Busters, Search and...
News Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Includes 59 Unique Assist Trophies
That's a lot of representation
Upset your favourite video game character didn't make the cut in the main roster for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate? With any luck, they've been represented as an assist trophy in the game. During today's final Smash Direct, series creator Masahiro Sakurai confirmed the amount of assist trophies in Ultimate adds up to a...
News EA Has More Than 1,000 Employees And "Dozens Of Studios" Working On A Cloud-Based Future
"We're calling this Project Atlas and we believe in it so much"
Big-name video game companies are beginning to experiment with cloud-based gaming on a regular basis. Although the required technology and infrastructure might not be available in every location, that hasn't stopped publishers like Ubisoft from testing the waters with special Japan-only...
News Fate/Extella Link Confirmed For Western Release On Switch
And we're getting the 'Fleeting Glory' edition, too
XSEED Games has confirmed that it is bringing the action RPG Fate/Extella Link to the west. The much-anticipated sequel to Fate/Extella: The Umbral Star, this new outing will launch on Switch, PlayStation 4 PS Vita and Steam in Q1 2019. In other good news, Switch owners will be getting the same...
Random You Can Now Make Your Very Own Poké Ball Waffles
Gotta eat 'em all
If you're a fan of Pokémon and waffles, which certainly sounds like an excellent combination to us, then you're probably just about to fall in love with the idea of this Poké Ball Waffle Maker. Released by the folks over at ThinkGeek, this waffle maker is officially licensed and creates the tastiest looking waffles we've ever...
News Dragon Ball FighterZ Exceeds 3.5 Million In Worldwide Shipments And Digital Sales
God tier
Before arriving on the Nintendo Switch in September, Dragon Ball FighterZ was released on multiple other platforms at the start of the year. Bandai Namco has since worked on bolstering the fighting roster by adding in DLC characters such as Cooler and Android 17. S
News Netflix Renews Castlevania Animated Series For A Third Season
Ten more episodes are on the way
The Castlevania animated series currently screening on Netflix is an example of how video games can be successfully adapted to other forms of entertainment. The first season comprised of four episodes left fans wanting more and the second season made up of eight episodes has proven to be vastly superior - with the...
Wednesday31st Oct 2018
Guide Where To Buy The Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu And Eevee Switch Console Bundle
Limited Edition!
With the release of Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee! on Nintendo Switch just around the corner, Nintendo has revealed a gorgeous limited edition console for the most dedicated of Pokémon fans. Available in two variants, this system is sure to be hugely popular among pocket monster and gaming fans alike, so we've...
Review My Hero One's Justice - In-Your-Face Fighting Fun That Might Be Too Shallow For Some
Quirks of the job
2018 hasn’t just been a golden year for fighting games - with everything from Blade Strangers to the upcoming Super Smash Bros. Ultimate laying the smacketh down on consoles - it’s also been a cracker for anime adaptations making themselves welcome on Nintendo Switch. So what happens when these two potent streams collide? Well,...
Four lists, forty great games
While much of the attention has unsurprisingly been given to the Switch, Nintendo's recent avalanche of financial data has also given us an updated look at sales across other recent systems. We wouldn't blame you for thinking that these consoles mustn't generate any software sales these days, but with Mario Kart Wii...
Guide Where To Buy Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu! And Let's Go Eevee! For Nintendo Switch
Go! Go! Go!
It's not long now until Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee! lands on the Switch (16th November, to be precise), so eager monster hunters will want to make sure they have secured a physical copy of the game, along with the Pokéball Plus accessory which is almost certain to be hard to get for a reasonable price if you fail...
News The 3DS Is Far From Dead, Nintendo Says It's "Continuing With Efforts To Expand Sales"
"We will do our utmost to foster sales opportunities"
Ever since the Switch was first released in early 2017, questions have been raised over the realistic lifetime of Nintendo's other current system, the 3DS. Despite launching in 2011, and having been on the market for almost eight years - not to mention the new focus on Switch taking away some of...
News Switch eShop Pre-Load Listing Reveals File Size For Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu And Eevee
Going digital?
The upcoming Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee! are now available to pre-load on the Japanese Switch eShop, revealing the game's file size and other little bits of info in the process. Yes, both versions of the game can now be found on the eShop (at the time of writing, most regions can't access the pre-load function...
News Mario Kart Tour "Service" Still On Track For Its Mobile Debut
Get ready to race
While there's still basically no information regarding the upcoming mobile release Mario Kart Tour, Nintendo's latest Q2 2019 financial briefing has reconfirmed the game is still on course in terms of development. The "service" is arriving sometime before the end of March 2019: We also plan to start a service for Mario Kart Tour,...
News Bubsy The Bobcat Brings His Next Adventure To The Nintendo Switch In 2019
What could possibly go wrong?
If you at all heard about the recent revival of Busby in The Woolies Strike Back and naturally assumed this outing was the final nail in the coffin for the anthropomorphic bobcat, think again. Accolade has now revealed the infamous video game mascot from the '90s is returning in Bubsy: Paws on Fire. The title is being...
News Nintendo Confirms That There Are Now More Than 1,300 Games Available On Switch
500 different publishers
It has been revealed that the Nintendo Switch now has more than 1,300 games available for purchase, with over 500 software publishers working with Nintendo to make it happen. It was just last week that the Japanese gaming giant shared a brand new trailer to celebrate the Switch's huge library, stating that the console was...
News Undertale's Creator Is Teasing A "Very Interesting" Announcement
Is a sequel finally happening?
As reported by our colleagues over at PushSquare, the Twitter account for Undertale is teasing something big. The creator behind the game and the account - Toby Fox - has posted a batch of mysterious tweets, leading to speculation a sequel to the cult-hit RPG will be announced. This is probably the most informative...
Guide Upcoming Nintendo Switch Games And Accessories For November And December 2018
Diablo, Pokémon, Smash!
2018 rolls ever onwards and the Switch library continues to grow and grow. October saw the release of the rather lovely Super Mario Party, Starlink: Battle for Atlas, Dark Souls: Remastered, as well as many other digital delights. So, what's on the horizon for Nintendo Switch fans for what's left of 2018, then? We've...
News New Data From Nintendo Shows The True Selling Power Of Switch's Evergreen Titles
Sales are amazingly consistent
Joining the many juicy nuggets of information revealed by the recent financial briefing, Nintendo has shared graphical sales representations of the Switch's evergreen titles, showing just how strong and important these sales are to the company. The first chart shows the combined sell-through for Splatoon 2, The Legend...
Review 7 Billion Humans - A Fine Programming-Puzzler, If You've Got The Head For It
if game-1 = <3, :D else :/
Remember World of Goo? What a fine, fine game! Melding accessible mechanics with wry social commentary, it introduced Kyle Garbler’s distinctive art style, now a hallmark of Tomorrow Corporation’s small stable of games. Following on from Little Inferno and Human Resource Machine, the developer’s latest is a first for...
News A Decade Later Mario Kart Wii Has Now Sold 37.14 Million Copies Worldwide
Speeding ahead
Nintendo's latest financial results have revealed the Switch has now shifted 22.86 million units worldwide. The system has done so well, it has already outsold the lifetime sales of the GameCube. While revenue for the company is predominantly coming from its new hybrid device released early last year, there's a certain...
News More Than Half Of Pokémon Let's Go Pre-Orders Have Been For The Poké Ball Plus Bundle Edition
Fans can't resist splashing the cash
It has been revealed that more than half of all consumers who have pre-ordered the upcoming Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee! games have opted to go for the Poké Ball Plus bundle, suggesting the new, unique Joy-Con is going to be rather popular. If you've missed the news on this one, this new...
News SNES Mini And NES Mini Combined Global Sales Surpass 10 Million Mark
Retro revival
The SNES and NES Classic Mini have proven to be a huge success for Nintendo since the systems were launched and resulted in many companies trying to emulate this success with their own retro devices. It turns out, both of Nintendo's miniature systems have been so successful, combined global sales have now surpassed 10 million units...
News Tactical RPG Mercenaries Wings: The False Phoenix Lands On Switch Next Week
Pre-order discount available
CIRCLE Entertainment has now confirmed that its upcoming tactical RPG Mercenaries Wings: The False Phoenix will launch on Nintendo Switch on 8th November across North America, Europe, and Austraila. As we've mentioned before, The False Phoenix offers gameplay familiar to fans of the Mercenaries Saga trilogy already...
News Castle Of Heart Receives "Serious Performance Improvement" And Is 33% Off For A Limited Time
A good time to buy?
The hard-as-nails, Switch-exclusive platformer Castle of Heart has recently received another significant update to improve the game's performance. Players can also grab the game for 33% off for a limited time. While we enjoyed certain elements of the game when it launched in March this year, we felt that there were a few too...
News Super Mario Party Has Sold 1.5 Million Copies In The Month Of October
Time to celebrate
Following early reports of surprising sales success for Super Mario Party, Nintendo's Q2 2019 financial briefing has now revealed the new Switch title sold a total of 1.5 million copies in the month of October. Nintendo President Shuntaro Furukawa said the latest entry was a return to form - with the game channelling the series'...
News Physical Editions Of Yooka-Laylee And Golf Story Are Now Available To Pre-Order At Best Buy
Indie games, major store
If you love a good physical edition to add to your Switch collection, you'll probably be pleased to know that both Yooka-Laylee and Golf Story are now available to pre-order in physical form at Best Buy. Both games come courtesy of Limited Run Games which, up until now, exclusively released physical versions of indie games...
News Dragalia Lost Is Nintendo's Second Largest Mobile Game Launch In US And Japan
A promising start
The Nintendo-published title Dragalia Lost has so far been well-received by mobile users, despite its limited launch. Following the previous news it had outperformed the sales of Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp in the first two weeks, Sensor Tower has revealed the Cygames-developer title is
News Fortnite Has Been Downloaded To Nearly Half Of All Nintendo Switch Systems Worldwide
So yes, it's pretty popular
Nintendo has revealed that the ever-popular battle royale phenomenon Fortnite has been downloaded to almost half of all Switch consoles worldwide. Ever since its launch on Switch back in June, Fortnite has seen the usual, regular updates to the game present on all versions - including new Seasons, weapons, gameplay...
News Switch Maintains A Firm Grip On Japanese Charts Despite Slight Drop In Sales This Week
Super Mario Party still clinging on
Japanese chart figures are now in for 22nd - 28th October, showing that the Switch has seen a slight dip in performance thanks to a lack of major releases - just like in the UK charts. Despite this, the console is still home to 11 of the top 20 games this week. The PS4 version of the new megahit Red Dead...
Video The Second Episode Of Civilization VI's 'How To' Switch Series Is Here
Learn about key actions in the game
Just last week, we shared a new video which taught you the very basics of Civilization VI, the strategy game heading to Switch for the very first time next month. Now, part two of the series has been uploaded, so make sure to sit back and learn all about it if you're looking to try the game out at launch...
News Ubisoft Working On Script For Child Of Light Live-Action Television Show
Lighting the way
It seems like every video game under the sun right now is being turned into a television series, animation or film. Recently, there have been rumours about a Diablo Netflix series and just yesterday we heard a supposed Legend of Zelda series could be in the works. Ubisoft is now also apparently working on a script for a live-action...
Video Settle In For A Nintendo Story Most Spooky With Grimwald Gutfright
Every creepypasta boiled down into one
If there's one thing that's historically saturated the internet, it's horror stuff. More specifically, the entire subgenre known as creepypasta, a style of story that is infamously cliché and poorly written to the point that it's actually quite amusing. So in the name of Halloween, snuggle up and dim the...
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Review Diablo III: Eternal Collection - More Loot Than You Can Shake A Magical Pointy Stick At
Collect the collection
Coming off the success of such a beloved game as Diablo II after quite a few years was a bold move by Blizzard, as any shift away from the old mechanics could easily have been taken poorly by those that played - and loved - the first two games. Of course, some people managed to find something to moan about, but admittedly a...
News Nintendo Switch System Update 6.1.0 Is Now Available
Stability is all you need
Nintendo has rolled out its second Switch update for the month of October. According to the official support site, system update 6.1.0 includes stability improvements to enhance the overall experience. Here are the exact details: Resolved an issue where certain games don’t recognize a Nintendo Switch Online membership...
Review Transistor - A Towering Achievement That Comes Highly Recommended On Switch
Process this
Supergiant Games made its name when it released Bastion in 2011, producing an unforgettable RPG with a strong art direction and compelling story that would go on to become an indie classic in later years. It was a tall order, then, for the studio to follow that act with something that could raise the quality bar again; it’s tough...
News Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Direct Announced For 1st November
Will feature 40 mins of new information
Nintendo has revealed that yet another Super Smash Bros. Ultimate-themed Nintendo Direct will be taking place on 1st November. The announcement comes from Nintendo's social media channels (as seen below) and Nintendo also tells us that the presentation will "feature approximately 40 minutes of new information...
News Here Are The Top Ten Best-Selling Nintendo Switch Games As Of September 2018
"Mario number one!"
As part of Nintendo's latest financial report, which revealed that the Switch has now outsold the GameCube's lifetime sales, the company released an updated list of its best-selling games for its latest console. Rather than throwing a "number seven will shock you"-style slideshow at you, let's just dive right into the good stuff...
News A Brand New How To Train Your Dragon Game Is On The Way, And It's Coming To Switch
An action-adventure game
Outright Games has revealed that DreamWorks Dragons Dawn of New Riders is headed to Nintendo Switch. The game is set to introduce a new story in DreamWorks' popular Dragons series - a TV show based on the popular 2010 film How To Train Your Dragon. The game will see players join the new heroic duo, Scribbler and Patch, in...
Review Save Me Mr Tako: Tasukete Tako-San - Get Ready To Party Like It's 1989
AA batteries not included
To commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Game Boy, 23-year-old French developer Christophe Galati began development on a game. On 29th September 2014, the first prototype of what would later become Save Me Mr. Tako: Tasukete Tako-San was released. Four years later, the game found a distributor in indie mega-publisher...
Video Get A First Look At The Spooky Lavender Town In Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu And Eevee
See inside Pokémon Tower
A brand new trailer has been released for Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!, this time giving us a very quick glimpse at Lavender Town and Pokémon Tower in celebration of Halloween. As you can see, the original music has been recreated and all aspects of Lavender Town and the haunting, spooky insides of...
News Nintendo Switch Hits 22.86 Million Worldwide Sales, Has Now Outsold The GameCube
Highest quarterly result in eight years
Nintendo has released its latest batch of financial data, revealing that the Nintendo Switch has sold 22.86 million units worldwide as of 30th September 2018. This number means that the Switch has now outsold the GameCube which shifted 21.74m in its lifetime. The data reveals that the Switch sold 3.19m units...
News Sega Mega Drive Classics Hits Switch On 6th December, Physical And Digital Versions On The Way
Play 50 classics on the go
Sega Mega Drive Classics is set to launch on Nintendo Switch on 6th December, it has been confirmed. The game will be available in both physical and digital formats. If you missed the news last month, Sega is bringing its 50-title compilation release over to Switch with some fancy new features. Sega says that "the release...
"We must keep releasing new software"
While many positives can be drawn from Nintendo's recently published quarterly results, analyst estimates had predicted slightly higher earnings. The Japanese gaming giant reported an operating profit of 30.9 billion yen during the quarter, which was below the estimated 37.9 billion yen, and quarterly revenue...
News Track Listing And First Gameplay Video Revealed For Switch Exclusive Fitness Boxing
Knock-out
Imagineer has shared a brand new video and the track listing for its upcoming Switch exclusive Fitness Boxing. If you've missed the news with this one, Fitness Boxing is a soon-to-be Nintendo-published title that has players taking part in boxing-based workouts, all while strutting their stuff to instrumental versions of popular hits. The...
Rumour Netflix's Castlevania Executive Producer Is Apparently "Working" On A Legend Of Zelda Series
Well excuse me, princess!
Back in 2015, there were reports from the Wall Street Journal suggesting a live-action Netflix series based on The Legend of Zelda was in the works. This project was still in the early stages of development at the time and was aiming to be Game of Thrones for a family audience. While nothing seemingly came of this in the...
Random Smash Bros. Fan 3D Prints Custom GameCube Controller Adapter Designed For 8-Player Mode
More players equals more fun
A Nintendo fan who we're guessing is eagerly anticipating the release of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate in December has 3D printed their very own custom GameCube controller adapter. It's been designed for the eight-player mode which first appeared in the Wii U and 3DS entries. If you thought it was just two separate adapters...
New games everywhere!
In addition to the Super Smash Bros. Ultimate-themed Nintendo Direct which has just been announced for 1st November, Nintendo has revealed that a new Nintendo Treehouse: Live is also on the way to showcase some upcoming titles. The show is set to feature live gameplay of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu!...
News Over 50% Of Nintendo Switch Online Subscribers Have Purchased The Annual Plan
What about you?
Despite being live for over a month now, Nintendo is yet to share any information on just how well the new Nintendo Switch Online service is doing in terms of subscriber numbers and any revenue gained as a result. At present, it's hard to say whether or not the majority of players have just gone along with the subscription or ignored...
Rumour Dataminers Uncover Evidence Of Diablo Themed amiibo
Will there be a special announcement at BlizzCon?
A few weeks ago, Blizzard released a statement effectively stamping out the chances of a new Diablo game being shown at BlizzCon 2018. That doesn't necessarily mean the popular hack and slash RPG will be completely absent from this year's convention, though. The Switch version - Diablo III Eternal...
Just a day after Japan gets it
PQube and Arc System Works have revealed that BlazBlue: Central Fiction Special Edition is heading to Nintendo Switch in Europe, launching on 8th February 2019. The game will allow players to experience the final chapter of the BlazBlue saga with upwards of 40 hours of gameplay in its story mode, over 30 unique...
Video Learn About The Unreleased Game Boy Title Starring The Rapper Vanilla Ice
Ice ice baby
Back when licensed video games first caught on during the '80s and '90s, it wasn't just cartoons, comics and movies that were being adapted to the newest form of entertainment at the time, there were also games based on musicians. The most famous was Michael Jackson's Sega-developed title Moonwalker - requiring the player to execute...
Video New Yo-Kai Watch 3 Trailer Finally Gives Us A European Release Date
North American release still in place
Nintendo UK has shared a brand new trailer for the upcoming Yo-kai Watch 3 on Nintendo 3DS, revealing that the game will be available to buy in Europe from 7th December. Originally released in Japan back in 2016 with two separate versions, Sushi and Tempura, Yo-kai Watch 3 features two main characters - Nate...
News 2D Side-Scrolling Shoot 'Em Up The Bug Butcher Secures A November Release Date On Switch
Pre-order discount available this week
Despite being originally planned for release this summer, 2Awesome Studio's The Bug Butcher has just been given a final release date, now invading your Switch on 8th November. The game is an "action-packed 2D side-scrolling shoot 'em up" where your enemies rain down on you from above. Something has gone...
News Amid Closures And The Decline Of Print Media, Raspberry Pi Is Launching A New Games Mag
Say hello to Wireframe
The world of print video game journalism is in a pretty rough place right now, with companies like Future Publishing shutting down long-running mags as readership dwindles in the face of online competition. However, one company is bucking this trend by launching a new magazine. Wireframe is a fortnightly publication that will...
Monday29th Oct 2018
Review LEGO Harry Potter Collection - A Wizarding Wonder That's Only Just Beginning To Show Its Age
Bewitching the Switch
More than a year into its life-cycle, the Nintendo Switch has a library of software so huge it’s going to put most boxed-edition collectors into bankruptcy. One series that’s already brought plenty of its entries to Switch is TT Games’ licence-driven LEGO games, and with LEGO The Incredibles and LEGO DC Super-Villains...
News Waluigi Fans Cause More Drama At PAX Aus With '#WahtAboutMe' Super Smash Bros. Protest
A controversial demonstration
A group of cosplayers calling themselves the Kakariko Krew held a protest at PAX Aus this weekend, campaigning for fan-favourite Waluigi to be included in the upcoming Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. Holding banners displaying messages such as 'Lemme Smash', 'Waluigi For Smash 2018', and '#WahtAboutMe', the group walked...
Review Just Dance 2019 - More Songs Than Ever Before, But A Few Bum Notes As Well
Back to basics?
For some, the month of October means Halloween or the chilly autumn air, the build-up to the holidays or finally settling in to the new school year; for Ubisoft, this time of year means it’s time to release yet another entry into the Just Dance franchise – a tradition which has now been going strong for ten years. If you’ve...
News Monster Hunter Movie's Milla Jovovich Shares New On-Set Photo To Reassure "Worried" Fans
More pics to come
Last week brought with it our first glimpse of the upcoming Monster Hunter movie tie-in, with an image of one of the central characters, Sergeant Marshall (played by Diego Boneta), being shared alongside a handful of plot details. To say that the initial reception was concerned would be putting it mildly, despite the fact that his...
Hardware Classics Sega Mega Drive / Genesis
The genesis of Sega's superstardom
To mark the 30th birthday of Sega's 16-bit system, we thought you might like to reacquaint yourselves with this feature, which was originally published back in March 2013. It's fitting that the first non-Nintendo entry in our Hardware Classics series should be the Sega Mega Drive. This sleek 16-bit powerhouse...
Video Smash Ultimate's Coming, What GameCube Controller Should You Get?
Useful handle not present
As no doubt nearly everyone reading this will know, there's a tremendous amount of love for the good old fashioned GameCube controller, but nowhere is this more obvious than in certain tight-knit circles themed around a certain series called Super Smash Bros.; you may have heard of it. With Super Smash Bros. Ultimate on...
Rumour There Doesn't Appear To Be A Switch Physical Edition For World Of Final Fantasy Maxima
Taking the digital route
In September, Nintendo's Direct revealed Square Enix was releasing a bunch of Final Fantasy games on the Switch. One of these titles included World of Final Fantasy Maxima - an enhanced version of the 2016 original - due out on 6th November. According to Nintendo Everything, there might not be a physical edition for the...
News Splatoon 2 Is About To Receive The Ultra Stamp, Possibly Its Most Fun Special Weapon Yet
See it in action...
Update: Nintendo has since confirmed that 'Ultra Stamp' is indeed the English-language name for the weapon. Original Article: It would appear that Nintendo still has the odd trick or two up its sleeve when it comes to Splatoon 2, as a brand new update for the game has been revealed alongside one of the most fun-looking special...
News After A Short Delay, Phantasy Star Joins Sega AGES Line At The End Of This Month
Still no word on when it will arrive locally
The retro Sega title Phantasy Star appears to have finally received a Switch eShop release date. After missing its original launch in September, Sega's official Japanese Twitter account has now revealed the AGES version of the title will arrive on 31st October: The game joins the likes of
Random These Stylish Rail Covers Will Protect Your Switch From Fall Damage
Kickstarter begins soon
If you're at all worried about dropping the Switch on its side, then perhaps you should consider these stylish rail covers for your beloved system. Developed by the two-man team at Gravilogic, these "Switchblades" (as can be seen in the images above and below) promise to protect your Nintendo Switch's electrical leads from...
Review Black Bird - A Quirky Flight Through The Fantasy Zone Which Will Appeal To High Score Addicts
None more black
The Switch is fast becoming a fantastic console for shoot ‘em up fans, particularly in handheld mode where its relatively lag-free screen makes it ideal for twitch gameplay. Black Bird is another impressive game to add to the growing library of Switch shooters, courtesy of game designer Yoshiro Kimura, who produced Little King’s...
Highest Q2 income in company history
Capcom has today released its latest financial results, with the company's latest and greatest titles resulting in the highest operating income at the end of a second quarter in company history. The report shows the collective successes of Capcom's video game development, arcade operations, amusement equipments,...
Video See The Switch Remake Of '80s Arcade Classic Toki In Action With This Gameplay Trailer
Physical edition coming with arcade cabinet included
The first gameplay trailer has arrived for Toki - an '80s arcade classic set to make its comeback on Nintendo Switch before the end of the year. Initially released back in 1989, this cult 2D action platformer was known for its challenging difficulty, tasking players with helping a warrior who has...
News Nintendo's UK Chart Presence Takes A Beating This Week As Multi-Platform Stars Lead The Charge
A little thing called Red Dead Redemption 2?
UK chart figures are now in covering last week's sales, with Red Dead Redemption 2 leading a multi-platform charge to supremacy and leaving Nintendo's presence looking rather sparse. Rockstar's Western showstopper has generated more than double the number of physical sales managed by the 2010 original -...
Random Sega Shares 10-Hour Mix Of Sonic Adventure 2’s Pumpkin Hill Rap, Because Why Not?
Complete with Comic Sans title
If there's one thing we love, it's the people behind the official Sonic the Hedgehog social media accounts. Sonic's Twitter page often churns out high-quality memes and self-depreciating jokes in ways that other official brands simply can't seem to manage, and now the YouTube channel is getting in on the act, too...
News Turn-Based Strategy Thriller Phantom Doctrine Is Plotting A Release On Switch Early Next Year
Influenced by classic spy films
Forever Entertainment has revealed that it will be bringing the turn-based strategy thriller Phantom Doctrine to Nintendo Switch early next year. Releasing on other platforms earlier this year, Phantom Doctrine is set at the peak of the Cold War, drawing on a wide variety of influences including classic spy films...
News Sega Launches Official Online Merchandise Stores In UK And Europe
Get 15% off your first order
New official Sega merchandise stores for the UK and Europe are now available to visit online. Sega tells us that the Sega Shop is "the definitive shopping portal for Sega themed merchandise", with a range of Numskull Designs-developed products available to purchase as we speak. Products for both stores are set to...
News Stealth Survival Horror Maid Of Sker Revealed For Nintendo Switch
Digital and physical editions on the way
Wales Interactive has revealed Maid of Sker - a brand new survival horror game scheduled to release across all major platforms - including Switch - next year. The game is a first-person stealth survival horror, set in a remote hotel with a macabre history from Welsh folklore. Based on the haunting true story...
News Atelier Switch Sales "Similar" To PS4, More Games In The Series On The Way
"Fresh and exciting possibilities"
Just last week, we shared the news that Atelier Lulua: The Scion of Arland is being localised for release in the west, but that's only the beginning for fans of the franchise. Thanks to seemingly decent sales and fan desire, it would appear that plenty more titles will soon be following suit. In an interview with
News The Sega Mega Drive Turns 30 Today
Three decades of doing what Nintendon't
30 years ago today, Sega launched what would turn out to be its most successful piece of home gaming hardware, the Mega Drive (Genesis if you're in North America). It was pushed onto Japanese store shelves on October 29th, 1988, alongside Space Harrier II and Super Thunder Blade. The system got off to a slow...
News Classic Sega And Taito Music Coming To KORG Gadget As DLC In 2019
Retro goodness
KORG Gadget made its debut on the Switch eShop earlier this year in April. As you might have previously heard, the music maker came bundled with a stack of synthesisers and drum machines. It even had unique features like real-time pitch control and piano roll editing using Joy-Con motions. In our review, we gave KORG Gadget seven out...
Video Check Out Paratroopa's Skills On Court In This New Mario Tennis Aces Clip
Out at the start of next month
Recent Mario Tennis games have had a tendency to release characters over time and the latest entry on Switch is no different. So far, Camelot has added characters like Diddy Kong and Birdo, and soon the famous flying Koopa will join the cast of Mario Tennis Aces. In preparation for Koopa Paratroopa's arrival at the...
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