News A 3DS eShop Title Just Launched For An Eye-Watering $100
Keep your eye(s) on this one
News Nintendo President Comments On The Risks Of A Potential Hostile Takeover
"We do have systems in place"
News - May, 2019
Friday31st May 2019
News Zelda Crossover Cadence Of Hyrule Now Locked In For June Release, New Footage Emerges
Update: It's official!
Update #2: During the recent Japanese Indie World broadcast, Cadence of Hyrule's June release was officially confirmed, but only the month was given – we still don't have a solid date. In the meantime, check out some new footage from the broadcast below: Update #1: The HTML source code now shows the release as being 20th...
News Baldur's Gate, Neverwinter Nights And More D&D Classics Coming To Switch
Enhanced Editions of five games arriving this year
Fans of classic Dungeons & Dragons RPGs are in for a treat: Baldur's Gate, Baldur's Gate II, Planescape Torment, Icewind Dale and
Review Kotodama: The 7 Mysteries of Fujisawa - A Laughably Limp Attempt At Titillation
A big booby
You are a new transfer student to Fujisawa Academy, an unseen blank avatar with no particular name or gender beyond the one you choose for yourself at the start of the game. Like a bad teen fan fiction, your entire personality can easily be summed up as "sarcastic and horny", while your sole skill of note is the ability to force people...
News Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Version 3.1.0 Introduces Lots Of Fighter Adjustments
Here's the full list
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate's most recent update has turned out to be an incredibly significant one. You probably already know that Version 3.1.0 has brought with it the option to play in VR, but it's also introduced numerous changes to plenty of playable characters. All fighters have had their wall jumping ability tweaked a...
News Natsume Announces Harvest Moon: Mad Dash For Nintendo Switch
All will be revealed at E3 2019
With less than two weeks until E3 begins, more and more developers are getting certain announcements out of the way before being overshadowed by much bigger releases. The Pokémon Company even got in on the action earlier this week, sharing news about new Pokémon games and apps currently in development. Natsume has...
News Get Discounts On Devolver Digital (EU & US) And Ubisoft (EU) Games In The eShop Sale
Update: Digital Devolver sale also live in the US
Update: It seems that the Devolver Digital sale is also live in the US, offering up to 50% off the publisher's Switch catalogue. The offer includes all the games in the Devolver Digital section below, including 30% off Ape Out, one of our hidden gems on Switch. Check out the publisher sale page for...
Japanese Charts Smash Ultimate Retakes The Top Spot As Switch Dominates
A new entry for Resident Evil Origins Collection
The Famitsu charts for 20th - 26th May came out earlier this week and show Super Smash Bros. Ultimate back in pole position. It seems that last week's number one, PS4 game Ys: Memories of Celceta - Kai, has slipped from the list entirely. Along with the usual suspects, Resident Evil Origins...
Reminder Peachette Comes To Smash Bros. Ultimate Today As An Event-Exclusive Spirit
Get her while you can!
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate's newest in-game event sees a brand new character arrive as an exclusive Spirit. Starting from today, you'll be able to add Peachette to your bulging collection. You may have seen the news already, tucked away inside our Smash Bros. Ultimate VR footage post, but it's worth highlighting the fact that...
News Bug Fables Looks Like The Paper Mario Game We've Been Waiting For
Strikingly familiar
Developer Moonsprout Games and publisher Dangen Entertainment will be releasing the charming adventure RPG Bug Fables on the Nintendo Switch and multiple other platforms later this year. The Paper Mario style game follows the three heroes Vi, Kabbu and Leif (no, not that one), as they embark on an epic quest within the continent...
Talking Point The Changing Definition Of ‘The Nintendo Difference’
How unconventional thinking sometimes sends Nintendo backwards
"Can you play with your friends online?" you ask. Odd question, but... erm, well no. Because that would introduce a conflict of interest with the game’s online leaderboards, you see. – Nintendo, 2019 After making a design decision that had many a journalist double and triple...
News Here's Your First Look At The VR Mode In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
And send your amiibo out on an adventure
The latest update for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is now available. Outside of the main patches, this is quite possibly one of the most exciting updates the game has received so far. Version 3.1.0 allows you to view and battle in a brand-new VR mode, provided you have access to the Nintendo Labo Toy-Con...
News Nintendo's US Road Trip Will Let You Go Hands On With The Biggest Switch Games
Photo ops and activities aplenty
Nintendo has revealed plans to kickstart a US road trip next month which will see some of the biggest Switch games be ready and waiting for you to try out. Running from 26th June through to October, visitors can expect to enjoy hands-on time with some top games, photo opportunities, and other activities, too...
News Fantasy RPG Legend Of The Tetrarchs Brings Turn-Based Battling To Switch Next Week
With an "expansive open world"
Launching next week on Nintendo Switch is Legend of the Tetrarchs, a fantasy, turn-based RPG from Exe Create Inc. and Kemco. Described as a "full-fledged fantasy RPG with thrilling turn-based battles", Legend of the Tetrarchs has you commanding battles which feature up to ten allies and various skill sets. Both the...
Video Nintendo Minute Shows Off More Of Super Mario Maker 2's Creation Mode
And it's looking very super indeed
Super Mario Maker 2 is only a month away and the excitement for its big release is certainly building. You know, as in building? Ah, forget it. Gearing up for the launch, Nintendo's very own Nintendo Minute duo Kit and Krysta have shared a brand new video showing the game's creation mode in action. We get to see...
News John Vignocchi Leaves Gearbox And Joins Nintendo Of America
Welcome to the club
There have been a number of changes to the staff at Nintendo of America in recent times. At the end of last year, Nindie advocate Damon Baker announced he was leaving the company after 12 years. This followed with the retirement of Reggie in April, who was then repla
News Popular Tourist Go-Kart Company in Tokyo Loses Lawsuit Appeal Against Nintendo
Crash and burn
Last year, we reported that Nintendo had won a lawsuit against the popular go-kart company based in Tokyo, MariCar. The business was known for attracting tourists with its Nintendo-themed costumes and go-karts. Even the branding of MariCar (though officially known as Mari Mobility Development Co.) was a cheeky play on the title of...
Review Tales From Space: Mutant Blobs Attack - A Fine Platformer That's Over All Too Quickly
"Indescribable... Indestructible! Nothing can stop it!"
Many of you are no doubt familiar with DrinkBox Studios for their work on the Guacamelee! games, but prior to their crazy luchador Metroidvania endeavours, the company was known for another platformer series about, well, blobs. Tales From Space: Mutant Blobs Attack was originally published as a...
News GungHo Online Entertainment Delays Ninjala Until Spring 2020
The team needs more time to prepare the game
It's been almost one year since GungHo Online Entertainment revealed the bubble gum game Ninjala to the world, so what's the status on the development of this Switch title? Unfortunately, it will no longer be released this year and has instead been knocked back to spring 2020. It means the development...
News Just Shapes & Beats Gets Hardcore Mode For Its First Birthday
Chiptune bullet hell game also gets new languages in update 1.2.0
Musical bullet hell action game Just Shapes & Beats is getting an update today introducing a new 'Hardcore' mode, plus support for four more languages. In addition to adding German, Russian and Traditional and Simplified Chinese to the game, Hardcore difficulty is available for...
Thursday30th May 2019
News A 3DS eShop Title Just Launched For An Eye-Watering $100
Keep your eye(s) on this one
Joining the ranks of games dropping on Switch and 3DS eShop this afternoon, there was one in particular that caught our eye, although not due to its snazzy aesthetic. Nope, the snappily named PDI Check for Nintendo 3DS attracted our notice thanks to its alarmingly high price tag: $99.99. Hailing from an Alaskan eye...
News Today's Smash Bros. Ultimate Update Adds Labo VR Support
Plus more amiibo goodness
Version 3.1.0 of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate goes live today, and will add support for the Labo Toy-Con VR Goggles. The new 'VR Mode' will give you a whole new perspective on the action, and will, of course, require you to already own the Labo VR Kit. Version 3.1.0 will also allow you to send your amiibo fighters on...
News Detective Pikachu Artist's Original Vision For Venusaur Was Terrifying
Charizard and Pikachu also looked... different
We've looked at the work of artist RJ Palmer before, most recently when he created realistic-looking versions of the Generation 8 starters from the upcoming Pokémon Sword and Shield. His work on the Detective Pikachu movie helped shape its take on the classic Pocket Monsters for a live-action...
Review Gato Roboto - A Charming Metroidvania Which We Wish Hung Around Longer
Paw-some
Cats are remarkable creatures, aren't they? One moment they could be curled up on your lap, peacefully dozing the day away, and the next they're donning a high-tech mecha suit and exploring vast caverns filled with monstrous creatures. At least, that's what Gato Roboto - Doinksoft's charming 'Metroidvania' - would have you believe. Joining...
News Ghostbusters: The Video Game Remastered Busts Onto Switch Later This Year
Who ya gonna call?
The rumoured remaster of Ghostbusters: The Video Game is confirmed to be heading to Switch and other platforms 'later this year' as part of the franchise's 35th anniversary. The 2009 original collected the voice talents of nearly all the original cast and gave fans an extremely authentic-feeling third chapter after the original...
Rumour Switch References In Call Of Duty Site Code Start Chins A-Waggin'
Here we go again
It's incredible to think that the Nintendo Switch – the best-selling console right now – still hasn't had a Call of Duty entry, something even the Wii U has had (twice). Sure, Activision's popular FPS series isn't exactly a natural fit for Nintendo's audience, but games like DOOM and Wolfenstein II have proven that these titles...
Feature The Black Shark 2 Is A Phone That Thinks It's A Nintendo Switch
Better specs, but does that mean a better experience?
Almost since their inception, mobile phones have played host to interactive entertainment. Older Nintendo Life readers may recall spending hours playing Snake on their battered Nokia whilst waiting for the bus to arrive, but more recently smartphones have totally revolutionised the way we play on...
Review Among the Sleep: Enhanced Edition - Has Some Growing Up To Do
Creepy crawling
If games like Firewatch and Gone Home typify what has come to be known as the 'walking simulator,' then Among the Sleep is more of a 'tottering simulator'. You could take that as a reference to its implausibly youthful protagonist, but it just as easily applies to the game's uneven tone and shaky gameplay. You could probably describe...
News Mattel Adds Metal Mario To Its Mario Kart Hot Wheels Line
Shiny!
A year ago, we found out Mattel was teaming up with Nintendo to release a special Mario Kart Hot Wheels line. This series will include Mario, Luigi, Peach, Toad, Yoshi, Bowser, Wario and Rosalina and arrives in stores next month. If none of these characters interest you, perhaps this special Metal Mario Hot Wheels kart will. It's inspired by...
News Dead By Daylight Slashes Its Way Onto The Switch This September
Run for your life
When we got our first look at Behaviour Interactive's Dead by Daylight running on the Switch, we were horrified in more ways than one. The visuals and performance were arguably scarier than the asymmetric survival horror concept. If you don't believe us, take a look at the footage below. Brushing these concerns aside, it's now...
Nintendo Download 30th May (North America)
Gato Roboto, Ages of Mages and Timespinner!
The latest Nintendo Download update for North America has arrived, and it's bringing new games galore to the eShop in your region. As always, be sure to drop a vote in our poll and comment down below with your potential picks for the week. Enjoy! Nintendo Switch: Kotodama: The 7 Mysteries of Fujisawa...
News Viking RTS Northgard Lands On Switch Later This Year
A clash of clans
Bordeaux-based Shiro Games has revealed that its PC real time strategy game Northgard is headed to consoles later in 2019, and that includes your favourite handheld hybrid. The game went into Early Access on Steam in February 2017 and officially launched just over a year later. Steeped in Norse mythology, you'll be discovering new...
Nintendo Download 30th May (Europe)
Little Friends, Among the Sleep, Animated Jigsaws!
The latest Nintendo Download update for Europe has arrived, and it's bringing new games galore to the eShop in your region. As always, be sure to drop a vote in our poll and comment down below with your potential picks for the week. Enjoy! Switch Retail - New Releases: Little Friends: Dogs &...
News R-Type Final 2 Kickstarter Campaign Will Include Nintendo Switch Version
Crowdfunding drive launches next week
Granzella has announced that the previously-confirmed Kickstarter campaign for R-Type Final 2 will include a Nintendo Switch version. The company – which is comprised of many former Irem staffers – has revealed the crowdfunding drive will begin on June 3rd. The game had previously been announced for the...
News Fire Piranha Plant Joins The Mario Tennis Aces Roster In June
Great balls of fire
You've dominated as the Piranha Plant in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, now take to the court as Fire Piranha Plant in Mario Tennis Aces. Yes, that's right - the pesky Mario enemy that shoots fireballs in multiple directions will join Camelot's tennis game next month. As you can see in the video above, Fire Piranha Plant is a...
News Nintendo Announce Indie World Presentation Tomorrow For Japan
A roundup of indie releases coming to Switch in Nintendo's homeland
Nintendo has announced an Indie World presentation scheduled for 5pm tomorrow evening in Japan (that's 9am in the morning UK time). The Indie World 'series' is a roundup for the Japanese audience of all the games coming to Switch from small developers. Coinciding with indie game...
News Dry Bowser Confirmed To Be Joining Mario Tennis Aces In July
New Bowsers, please
Following on from the news that Fire Piranha Plant is joining the Mario Tennis Aces roster in June, Nintendo's Japanese website also confirms that Dry Bowser will be coming to the game the following month. With only the above image showing the King of the Koopas in his slimmer form, the text of the website confirms he'll arrive...
News Nintendo Trying To Attract Casual Smash Bros. Players With Its Tournaments
"We don’t want to compete with the competitive scene"
With an enthusiastic and vocal base of hardcore fans, Super Smash Bros. has a passionate tournament scene which has grown ever since the original game back on Nintendo 64. While Nintendo has been embracing that community more and more in recent times, it is trying to balance its approach...
News Devil Engine Ignition Brings DLC To The Switch Shmup This Winter
Restart your engines
Protoculture Games has announced an expansion pack for Switch shoot 'em up Devil Engine including new stages, new music and more. The game released in February this year and this expansion will launch later in 2019 alongside a PS4 version. According to the company, the expansion will launch as DLC on Switch and include the...
Wednesday29th May 2019
News Worry Not, The Sonic Movie Trailer Has Been Fixed Now
Thanks YouTube
It's fair to say that the reaction to the release of the Sonic Movie trailer was not good, with many Sonic fans hating the new more realistic look for the Blue Blur as cooked up by director Jeff Fowler and the team behind the movie. The backlash was so great, in fact, that the movie has now
News Introducing Pokémon Home, A New Cloud Service Compatible With Switch And Mobile Devices
No Pokémon gets left behind
Game Freak's Junichi Masuda took to the stage during the 2019 Press Conference to announce Pokémon HOME – a new cloud service compatible with the Nintendo Switch, Android, iOS and the existing Pokémon Bank service on the 3DS. It will arrive early next year and will allow trainers to transfer and trade pocket...
News Pokémon Shirts Are Coming To Europe And The US
Customise every part with Pokémon from the Kanto region
Back in January we reported that a line of customisable, made-to-order Pokémon shirts were launching in Japan. It began with just 20 Pocket Monsters from the original Game Boy games and has now expanded to include all 151 from the Kanto Pokédex. Sheer jealousy had us considering shipping...
News All Those amiibo On Your Shelf? You Can't Use Them In Super Mario Maker 2
A mushroom mystery
Continuing on the theme of strange omissions from Nintendo's upcoming sequel Super Mario Maker 2, arguably one of the biggest disappointments is the lack of amiibo support in the game. This means no mystery mushrooms that turn you into 8-bit renditions of characters from video game history. As confirmed by GameXplain after...
Video 11 Wonderful New Games Coming To Nintendo Switch In June
Move over E3
Can you believe E3 is happening in less than two weeks? Well, we can't either. We're all keeping our fingers crossed for new Animal Crossing info, we obviously can't wait to hear who's joining Smash next and we're sure there'll be a smattering of surprises to enjoy as well. There's a lot to be excited for, but these announcements can...
Reminder The Pokémon Company Is Hosting Its 2019 Press Conference
Gotta watch it all
Earlier this week, Nintendo announced a Pokémon Sword and Shield presentation would be taking place next week on 5th June. Alongside this announcement, The Pokémon Company revealed it would also host a press conference, covering a range of topics that will likely interest trainers far and wide. If you would like to watch the...
News Konami Confirms Full Line-Up Of Games Included In The Contra Anniversary Collection
Launching this summer
Now that the two other anniversary releases are out in the wild, Konami has turned its attention to the Contra Anniversary Collection. When the Japanese company originally made this announcement, it revealed four of these games: Contra (Arcade), Super Contra (Arcade), Super C (NES) and Contra III: The Alien Wars
News Get Some Shut-Eye When Pokémon Sleep Arrives Next Year
Pokémon GO Plus + also revealed
The Pokémon Company has revealed a new app titled Pokémon Sleep is in development. It promises to provide a gameplay experience unlike any other, by tracking user's sleep patterns. Select Button – the team behind Magikarp Jump – is handling this one and it's due out in 2020. More details about this app will be...
News Famitsu Features New Details On Upcoming Fire Emblem: Three Houses
Huge info dump
While many Nintendo fans are no doubt focusing on the upcoming excitement around E3 and Super Mario Maker 2 coming at the end of June, just one month after that we'll be getting our hands on the next entry the Fire Emblem series, too. A cracking summer, we're sure you'll agree. The most recent issue of Japanese gaming magazine...
News A New Detective Pikachu Game Has Been Announced For Nintendo Switch
Pika-two
At the 2019 Pokémon press conference, The Pokémon Company president and CEO Tsunekazu Ishihara announced a follow-up to the 2018 3DS title Detective Pikachu would be released on the Nintendo Switch. This new game will conclude the original game's story and will play out differently to the ending featured in the Detective Pikachu film...
News Chinese Video Game Giant Tencent Reportedly Gives Up On Arena Of Valor
That was quick
The Chinese video game giant Tencent has reportedly given up on its MOBA game Arena of Valor here in the west. Just months after the release of the game on the Switch eShop, the marketing teams located in the US and Europe are believed to have been disbanded. This localised version of Honor of Kings has struggled to compete since it...
Review TerraTech - The Meccano To Minecraft's Lego
Technically worth trying
Kickstarted back in 2014, TerraTech is one of the more successful attempts to evolve the sandbox construction genre in a new direction. A sort of Meccano to Minecraft’s Lego, Terratech focuses largely on building vehicles (or ‘techs’) which can be driven or flown around a randomly generated world. You’ll get into...
News Battle Alongside Your Favourite Trainers In DeNA's New Mobile Game Pokémon Masters
Additional information coming soon
The last major announcement at the 2019 Pokémon press conference was Pokémon Masters for mobile devices. It's developed in partnership with DeNa and will allow you to battle alongside your favourite trainers from the video game series. Here's some information about the game from the press release: Pokémon...
News Splatoon 2 v4.8.0 Update Keeps Things Fresh Behind-The-Scenes
Rebalancing weapons and squashing the bugs
Nintendo have recently put out a brand new update for the rather lovely Splatoon 2 which brings plenty of tweaks and bug fixes, while not offering any new content as such. We've included details for update v4.8.0 below for your edification - let us know if this has made the game even better in your...
News Timespinner Is A Metroidvania Turning Back The Clock On Switch Next Week
'-spinner' not '-splitters', though it still looks good
Any game inspired by Castlevania and Mega Man X is likely worth a look, and so it is with Timespinner, an 'ode to classic '90s action platformers' which launched last year on other platforms. Happily, it's now been confirmed to arrive on Switch next week (4th June, to be precise). We
News Try To Avoid Updating Katana Zero On Switch If You Value Your Save File
"Please don't update"
Katana Zero developer Askiisoft has issued an urgent warning via social media, informing Nintendo Switch players not to update to the latest version of the game as it has the ability to corrupt save data. "Please don't update Katana ZERO on Switch. This update is not supposed to be live yet and it will corrupt your save file...
News China Is Receiving An Enhanced Version Of Pokémon Quest
Includes social and verse features
At last year's 2018 Pokémon video game press conference, The Pokémon Company announced Pokémon Quest for Nintendo Switch and mobile devices. The game was released on the Switch on the same day and eventually rolled out on mobile devices in June. Now, one year later, it's been revealed the Chinese version of...
News Verlet Swing Arrives On Switch In A Fortnight With A Bucketful Of Weird
Dali & Me
Well this is an odd one. Verlet Swing is coming to Switch in two weeks and appears to be a first-person fusion of Spider-Man and Salvador Dali. Sure, why not? Coming from Flamebait Games, it's described as 'an eccentric world where weird stuff happens'. It appears that you use a grappling hook to swing around surrealist environments...
News The Complex Brings FMV Sci-Fi Thrills To Switch Early Next Year
Penned by one of the writers behind Hulu's The Handmaid's Tale
There's been a resurgence of FMV games in recent years that has done much to change the genre's reputation after being tarnished in the '90s by some rotten examples on early CD-based systems. Publisher Wales Interactive has been championing the genre for a while now and next year it'll...
News The Space-Themed Puzzle Adventure Afterlight Is Targeting A Switch Release
Would you like to fund a space mission?
The Journey and Inside-inspired Kickstarter project Afterlight, by Silent Road Games, is targeting a Switch release. This "2.5D puzzle-adventure" game takes place on Saturn's moon Titan and focuses on an astronaut named Xin, who must update "the mission's corrupted AI" in order to re-establish communication...
News Vectronom Drops Some Chiptastic Tunes On Switch Today
Back with another one of those block rockin' beats
Releasing today on Switch eShop is Vectronom, a colourful beat-based puzzler which marries cuboid rolling mechanics with a thumping soundtrack of electronica. The debut project from German developer Ludopium, the game requires you to navigate a cube through a course, avoiding hazards that pop up...
Tuesday28th May 2019
Review Little Friends: Dogs & Cats - Not Quite The 'Nintendogs On Switch' You're Looking For
In the Nintendoghouse
“Finally, somebody made a new Nintendogs!” rejoices every preview, news article and comments section about Little Friends: Dogs & Cats on the internet. And they’re not wrong – from the moment you start Imagineer’s pet simulator and choose one of six dog breeds (Shiba Inu, Chihuahua, Toy Poodle, Labrador Retriever,...
News 3DS System Update 11.10.0-43 Is Now Live
Super stable
The 3DS might be on life support, but there are still a handful of quality titles on the way to the system. One of these is Persona Q2: New Cinema Labyrinth, due out early next month, on 4th June. To help ensure the experience on this system continues to be as stable as possible, Nintendo has released a new firmware update. It's the...
Hands On Building Upon A Solid Foundation In Super Mario Maker 2
Making the Wii U look like a Super Mario Faker
If there’s one thing that still gives the Wii U life, it’s the excellent Super Mario Maker. That’s all about to come to an end now though, at least if our time with Super Mario Maker 2 is any sort of authority. The user-created colossus is making its way to Switch, and if you hadn’t quite...
Review Brothers: A Tale Of Two Sons - A Welcome Return Of An Indie Classic
Oh brother, where art thou?
When Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons first wandered onto Xbox 360’s wonderfully indie-centric marketplace in 2013, it brought with a new meaning to the term ‘co-op’. With a new generation of consoles mere months away, Payday 2 developer Starbreeze Studios captured the imaginations of critics and players alike. It was a...
Reminder Get A One-Year Nintendo Switch Online Sub With Your Twitch Prime Membership
Update: 60-day wait is now up, so early birds can claim the remaining months
Update: We have now passed the 60-day period that Twitch Prime members needed to wait to redeem the further nine months of free subscription to Nintendo Switch Online. Assuming you jumped on the offer close to launch and snapped up the initial three months, you should be...
Review American Fugitive - A Decent Homage To Grand Theft Auto That's A Little Underdone
Grand Theft Naught-o
American Fugitive, a straight-up homage to the top-down Grand Theft Auto games of old, sees players assume the role of William Riley, a bad boy with a criminal past who’s just been framed for his father’s murder. Convicted and sent to jail in the opening moments of the game, he almost immediately manages to set himself free...
News The Next Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Update Will Be Released This Week
Fighter adjustments incoming!
Another update for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate on the Nintendo Switch is arriving at some point this week. Version 3.1.0 is expected to be a minor patch and will include multiple fighter adjustments. As usual, reply data from previous updates will become incompatible. Here's the announcement from the Nintendo Versus...
News It Seems You Can't Play Against Friends Online In Super Mario Maker 2
Say that again...
Very recently we were lucky enough to sit down for a short while and sample the upcoming Super Mario Maker 2 and we're happy to report that it's shaping up to be a rather tasty treat. Of course, it wouldn't be a Nintendo game without some inexplicable little detail or quirk which seems to go against received wisdom and/or common...
Review Realm Royale - A Battle Royale That's More Than Just Fortnite With Chickens
Royale rumble
In 2019, few genres are quite as fickle and difficult to predict as battle royale. Plenty of games have attempted to grab a piece of this lucrative pie over the last couple of years, but for every Fortnite, PUBG and Apex Legends there are countless others that have failed to capture that same zeitgeist. Usually when a BR title stumbles...
Review Crystal Crisis - A Falling Block Puzzler That Fits Perfectly On Switch
But can it run Crystal Crisis?
Everyone has dabbled in some form of a falling block puzzle game at some point in their life. For most people, it’s probably some form of Tetris. For others, it may be Dr. Mario, or Puyo Puyo, maybe even Dr. Robotnik’s Mean Bean Machine. Years upon years of formula tweaking and innovative twists on the simple...
News Three New Collections Announced For Upcoming Retro Handheld Evercade
Namco are on board, plus new carts from Interplay and Atari
The makers of the Evercade, an upcoming handheld console that connects to your TV and plays collections of retro games which come on cartridges, have announced three new carts, each containing a fresh selection. The biggest news is that there's a new publisher on the platform in the form...
Random This Is What Super Mario Odyssey's Sand Kingdom Looks Like In Super Mario 64
Introducing Mario Odyssey 64
One of the most memorable worlds in Super Mario Odyssey is the Sand Kingdom. It includes a small desert village, ruins and plenty of landmarks. If you've ever wondered what this level would like in Super Mario 64, take a look above and below. A modder known as Kaze Emanuar has released a preview of the new generation...
News See The World In A Different Way In Another Sight On Switch
Coming soon to consoles including a physical version on Switch
Coming from Milanese developer Lunar Great Wall Studios, Another Sight is a steampunk fantasy adventure game set in Victorian London that follows a girl, Kit, who loses her sight and goes on a journey 'beyond sight and the real world' with her cat, Hodge. Teamwork is the name of the game...
News 198X Release Trailer Fires Up Our Arcade Nostalgia
'Coming soon' to Switch
Following its Kickstarter success last year, Hi-Bit Studios' arcade mash up 198X was announced to be coming to all platforms and the release trailer above shows a promising blend of classic arcade genres. Celebrating the style and influence of such games as Out Run and Shinobi
News Unity Announces Support For Labo VR On Switch
Now part of the game engine's development tools
While the VR experience offered by Labo VR Kit is undeniably limited compared to some of the more high-tech Virtual Reality offerings on the market, it's a great introduction to the concept and there's plenty of potential in it should developers feel the desire to explore the virtual possibilities...
News Phantom Doctrine Brings Turn-Based Espionage To Switch In June
Slipping onto Switch from other platforms
The Switch version of Phantom Doctrine, a turn-based thriller set during the Cold War, is set to arrive on Switch next month. It releases in North America on 6th of June with the European launch coming a week later on 13th June. Set in 1983, you're in charge of a clandestine organisation known as The Cabal...
News Momodora: Reverie Under The Moonlight Receiving A Limited Run Physical Release
Pre-orders go live next Friday
Limited Run continues to churn out physical releases like there's no tomorrow. The next one on the way is Momodora: Reverie Under the Moonlight. This action-platformer was originally released on the Switch eShop at the beginning of this year. The fourth installment in the critically-acclaimed 2D platforming series...
News Warlocks 2: God Slayers Is Getting Ready To Battle On Switch In June
For the love of gods... fight!
Prepare to fight for wealth, world dominance, and above all for the glory of the Warlocks in Warlocks 2: God Slayers which will be out on 7th June and is now available as a pre-order for $17.99 on the Switch eShop. For those not in the know, Warlocks 2: God Slayers is a humorous, action-packed RPG, in which you take...
UK Charts Team Sonic Racing Beats Big Names To Debut In Pole Position
But does Sonic have the stamina to lead the pack?
UK chart data is now in for the week ending 25th May, and it shows that Sonic has bested his old rival Mario in the all formats charts and raced to the front of the pack, keeping PS4 exclusive Days Gone from number 1 just as Rage 2 did last week, although that game has slipped three places from the...
News Slender: The Arrival Creeps Onto The Switch eShop Next Month
Prepare for scares
If you thought you could escape from the Slender Man, think again. According to an eShop listing, Slender: The Arrival is being released on the Switch on 20th June for $13.50. Nintendo fans got their first taste of this cult indie horror release back in 2015 when the game was released on the Wii U eShop. The Arrival is a...
Monday27th May 2019
News Pokémon Direct Officially Confirmed For Next Week
Pokémon press conference also announced!
Nintendo has announced it will be hosting a Pokémon Direct live stream next week on 5th June for the upcoming Switch release, Pokémon Sword and Shield. The presentation will run for a total of 15 minutes. Just like the last presentation, this one will begin at 2pm GMT, so that's 6am PT / 9am ET / 3pm CET...
Rumour Multiple Witcher 3 Listings For Nintendo Switch Appear Online
Geralt won't back down
The rumour about The Witcher 3: The Wild Hunt coming to the Nintendo Switch has seemingly re-emerged. Yes, that's right - it seems like Geralt of Rivia might actually be on his way to the hybrid system after all. Following on from a previous retailer listing earlier this year, a user over on ResetEra by the name of...
Review Death Mark - An Excellent Horror-Adventure Fusion
A supernatural spectacular
Death Mark's developer Experience has an odd history of creating games for what could charitably be called the "wrong" formats; putting out great dungeon crawlers (Stranger of Sword City and Operation Abyss: New Tokyo Legacy, for example) for relative underdogs like the Vita and Xbox One. Death Mark is something of a shift...
News Sumo Digital Explains Why Team Sonic Racing Doesn't Include Other Sega Characters
It's tied to the adventure mode
One of the main differences about Team Sonic Racing compared to the previous all-star racing outing is the fact the cast is limited to the Sonic universe. Characters from Sega's other games simply didn't make the cut this time around. If you've been wondering why Sumo Digital dropped characters like AiAi from Super...
News The Director Of Sonic Mania Adventures Might Be Working On The Blue Blur's Movie Redesign
Too good to be true?
After ongoing backlash from fans, last week it was revealed the upcoming Sonic the Hedgehog movie had been delayed. The director Jeff Fowler made this announcement over on Twitter with the above image, showing Sonic's gloved hand holding up a sign, with the movie's new release date and a classic logo below it. Compared to what...
Review Blades Of Time - A Wonky Action Title That Belongs In The Past
Time lapse
Blades of Time came out almost seven years ago, but it looks and plays like something much older. As a sequel to its so-so predecessor X-Blades, Russian developer Gaijin Entertainment took one very interesting mechanic – the power to manipulate time itself – and surrounded it with ideas we’d seen and played ad nauseam before. The...
News German Retailer Lists Contra Physical Release For Nintendo Switch
Targeting September
If you enjoy classic run and gun shooters, Contra Anniversary Collection is probably a release you’ve been keeping an eye on since Konami announced it alongside two other digital retro collections in March. Of course, you can never have too much Contra in your life. Online German retailer NetGames recently posted a listing for...
News Spice And Wolf Brings A VR Anime Experience To The Switch This Summer
Get to know the wolf goddess
Since the launch of the Nintendo Labo VR Kit in April, more and more virtual experiences have been released on the Switch. If you have been wanting to get some extra use out of your Toy-Con Goggles, you might be interested to hear Spicy Tails and Gemdrops have announced Spice and Wolf is coming to Nintendo's hybrid...
Review Back in 1995 - A Clumsy Survival Horror Tribute That's Lacking In Bite
Back in 1995 is where it belongs
Survival horror games are notorious for ageing quite badly. Despite their status as some of the most influential games of all time, titles like Resident Evil and Silent Hill feel positively archaic in design by today's standards. Even Resident Evil 4, recently released for the Switch, now has deep wrinkles showing in...
News Rayman's Original Composer Passes Away
May his music live on
Rémi Gazel, the composer for Ubisoft's original Rayman game, has passed away after an ongoing battle with cancer. His wife shared this information on social media and said the funeral would take place at the end of this month. Gazel was described on his website as a "self-taught musician" who was "passionate about digital...
Sunday26th May 2019
Review Atelier Lulua: The Scion of Arland - A Captivating Concoction That JRPG Fans Will Adore
Double, double, toil and trouble...
In 1997, Gust corporation kicked off the Atelier series, which would go on to span a whopping twenty-two platforms (including the WonderSwan) across the thirty-seven titles that comprise the series. Unlike your standard JRPG, Atelier games are typically not concerned about the fate of the world or something...
Video Digital Foundry Finds Assassin's Creed III Remastered On Switch "Hard To Recommend"
"It all just looks a bit off"
After ongoing rumours, Assassin's Creed III Remastered has finally been released on the Switch. So, how does it hold up? According to the team over at Digital Foundry, this version of the game is all over the shop. Docked, the game runs at 1080p – which is a rather significant boost compared to the 720p display in...
News Travis Strikes Again: No More Heroes Is Being Ported To The PlayStation 4 And PC
Suda teasing another announcement for E3
Remember earlier this month we heard how Goichi 'Suda51' Suda would be appearing on a panel at MomoCon 2019 to make a special announcement? Well, it turns out the Switch title Travis Strikes Again: No More Heroes will be making its way across to the PlayStation 4 and PC. No release date has been provided and...
News The N64 Version Of Joanna Dark Joins The Totaku Collection This September
Relive the glory days
If you still have fond memories of the original Perfect Dark game on the Nintendo 64, you'll likely be interested to hear Totaku has announced a figurine based on the Carrington Institute agent, Joanna Dark. This particular figurine is expected to join the series later on this year in September and follows on from the previous...
News Game Freak's Junichi Masuda Reflects On The Original Yoshi And Pokémon Games
A dose of nostalgia
Game Freak has shared a new video on its YouTube channel featuring director Junichi Masuda talking about the development of the original Pokémon games as well as the puzzle game Yoshi – also known as Mario & Yoshi in Europe and Yoshi's Egg in Japan. For starters, most people to this day still don't know the classic...
Saturday25th May 2019
News Star Ocean: First Departure R Announced For Nintendo Switch
The PSP remake returns in high definition
Square Enix has announced Star Ocean: First Departure R will be released on the Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4 in the near future. This particular version of the action role-playing game was first launched on the PlayStation Portable in 2007. The enhanced PSP iteration is based on the Super Famicom Star...
Review Guilty Gear 20th Anniversary Edition - An Essential Purchase For Fighting Game Fans
Heaven or Hell?
Arc System Works’ Guilty Gear series first chaos-attacked its way onto the gaming scene back in 1998, immediately making a name for itself amidst the more established giants of the fighting game genre with its beautiful hand-drawn roster of twisted manga combatants, hardcore rock soundtrack and insanely fast, combo-based pugilism...
News Former Rare Developer Shares New Details About Conker's Cancelled Sequel
The game we never got to play
Conker's Bad Fur Day designer Chris Seavor has once again taken to Twitter to share new details about the sequel that never saw the light of day. Well before the open-world multiplayer game Sea of Thieves, Rare had plans for a direct follow-up to Conker's original and mature-themed outing on the Nintendo 64. According...
News Square Enix Teasing Dragon Quest Surprise In Upcoming Issue Of Weekly Shonen Jump
All will be revealed next month
Update: It's been revealed Square Enix is hosting a presentation on 3rd June for a new Dragon Quest smartphone title. The surprise Square Enix was teasing for the Weekly Shonen Jump issue due out on 10th June is expected to be about this game. Dragon Quest games aren't exactly in short supply on Nintendo systems...
Video Let's Play Realm Royale On The Nintendo Switch
Don't be a chicken
After months of rumours and leaks, Realm Royale has finally been released on the Nintendo Switch. Thanks to the lovely people over at Hi-Rez Studios, our senior video producer Alex Olney has been able to take an early look at the Founder's Pack offering. If you haven't heard about this game before, it's described as a class-based...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (May 25th)
Here are our picks, but what are yours?
Once again, we've made it all the way to the end of a busy week. We've had all the leaked images and info for Mario Kart Tour and a controversial Pokémon competition to keep an eye on over the last few days, but now it's time to sit down and chat about the games we'll be playing over the weekend. Several Team...
News Strictly Limited Releasing Brazil-Inspired Beat 'Em Up 99Vidas In Physical Form
Bring it!
Last November, the developer and publisher QUByte released 99Vidas on the Switch eShop. The 16-bit title was created in conjunction with 99Vidas - Brazil's most popular video game podcast - and aimed to recreate the magic of the beat 'em up golden era, when games such as Final Fight, Double Dragon,
Friday24th May 2019
Review Resident Evil Origins Collection - Old-School Survival Horror Stands Up On Switch
Zero on the cart
With the original Resident Evil, its prequel and Resident Evil 4 all arriving as separate digital releases on the Switch eShop, survival horror fans have a bumper helping of the seminal series’ back catalogue to enjoy on-the-go. North American and Japanese gamers (tough luck, Europe) also have the option of getting two of those...
News Famitsu Shares New Screenshot Of The Battle System In Game Freak's Upcoming Switch RPG
Lovely stuff
Yesterday, we found out how Game Freak is attempting to create something "more exciting" than Pokémon in its upcoming Switch RPG, tentatively titled Town. Unfortunately, there's been little to no information about this new project since its
News Dead Or Alive Xtreme 3: Scarlet "Basic Free Edition" Arrives At The End Of This Month
Can you resist?
Fancy a beach holiday? How about a free trip to New Zach Island in Dead or Alive Xtreme 3: Scarlet? Soon you'll be able to visit paradise on your Nintendo Switch when Koei Tecmo releases the "Basic Free Edition" of Dead or Alive Xtreme 3: Scarlet on the Japanese eShop at the end of this month. Provided you have access to a Japanese...
News Physical Super Mario Maker 2 Goodies Are Available For Free On My Nintendo In Japan
Can we move to Japan yet?
At this point, we could probably write a 10,000-word essay on why Nintendo should either bring Club Nintendo back from the dead or reintroduce physical rewards through the My Nintendo service in the west. Sadly, we can't see it making a comeback any time soon, so we'll just have to jealously admire the gifts available to...
Review Gunlord X - Top-Notch Old-School Blasting Action
Praise the Lord
The Switch has become home to an absolute smorgasbord of retro-inspired games. Whilst a lot of these may rarely be worth a second glance, a select few – such as Dead Cells and Undertale – might very well become some of your all-time favourites. Gunlord X likely won't be on your radar at all, but it really should be. Its very...
Sword Art On Switch
Today sees the release of Sword Art Online: Hollow Realization Deluxe Edition on Nintendo Switch. To celebrate, Bandai Namco has shared a brand new launch trailer. The game sees you joining Kirito, Asuna, Leafa, and other familiar faces from the series, as you jump into a new virtual reality massively multiplayer online...
News So Long Ouya, We Hardly Knew Ye
Gone and forgotten
Reflect on 2013 and you might remember the Android-based console known as the Ouya. It was one of the earlier tech success stories on Kickstarter and marketed itself as a direct competitor to modern video game systems of the time, such as the Wii U. It also openly publicised the fact it could emulate traditional consoles such as...
Video Digital Foundry Explores The Performance Of Resident Evil 4, 1 And 0 On Switch
Handheld supreme?
If you're hoping to find out exactly how all of the newly ported Resident Evil games run on Switch, you'll be pleased to know that the technical boffins over at Digital Foundry have examined each game in lovely video form. Interestingly, Digital Foundry noticed that Resident Evil 4 runs at 900p when docked, as opposed to the PS4...
Review Baba Is You - A Truly Unique Puzzler That Will Train Or Maim Your Brain
If Baba is you, then who is me?
Every week, the Switch eShop is bombarded by an onslaught of new releases. Often, a good majority of them end up being games that were ported over from a previous generation, or more shovelware that could easily be found on your mother's smartphone. Because of all of the noise, many unique games can go unnoticed or...
Video Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3 X-Men Trailer Reveals New Characters
Some playable, others not?
Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3: The Black Order is rapidly approaching, with that tasty 19th July release date getting ever closer. To get us all hyped and ready for the game, Nintendo has shared a new X-Men-focused trailer. Aside from being all dramatic and epic in equal measure, the trailer has confirmed the appearance of...
Talking Point Why Nintendo Is Right To Be Cautious With Mobile
Unsavoury aspects of the mobile sector limit cross-platform potential
After years of denying any interest and avoiding the issue, Nintendo has become a fully committed mobile developer. Yes, having the company mascot appear in its first game was a strong signal of how serious it took the mobile platform, but that was just dipping its toe – its...
Feature Hi-Rez Studios On Bringing Realm Royale To Switch
We chat with the team behind this fantasy take on the battle royale genre
Following weeks of rumours and leaks suggesting that Hi-Rez Studios was bringing its free-to-play battle royale Realm Royale to Switch, we can exclusively confirm that the game is coming to Nintendo's console. It joins team-based first-person shooter Paladins and MOBA
News Team Sonic Racing Drops Opening Cutscene On Switch Due To "Cartridge Size Restrictions"
Saving space
Team Sonic Racing on the Switch is slightly different from its PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC counterparts. When you boot up these other versions of the game, you're greeted with a beautiful opening cinematic of Sonic and the gang speeding around a track. In the Switch release, this cutscene is noticeably absent. The reason for this,...
News The Sonic Movie Gets Delayed Until 2020 To Get Things 'Just Right'
VFX artists breathe a sigh of relief
Following the epic backlash from Sonic fans the world over after the debut trailer for the hedgehog's upcoming movie, director Jeff Fowler vowed to change the controversial design. It seems that the VFX artists actually doing the work thankfully have a little more time to get it right this time. While many Sonic...
News Yet Another Free Minigame Has Been Released For Nintendo Labo VR Kit
Third time's the charm
Nintendo has released another minigame for the Nintendo Labo VR Kit, seemingly aiming to give buyers new ways to play and inspiration to create their own masterpieces. This third release is called Sushi Board and appears to involve a cute little robot who needs to head off on a journey to collect fish (and presumably dish up...
News Konami Adds TATE Mode Support To Its Arcade Classics Anniversary Collection
Play the proper way
If there's one extra feature that should probably be included in more re-releases, remasters and remakes on the Switch, it's TATE mode. The design of Nintendo's system means it is incredibly easy to play games upright when you slide off the Joy-Con. One recent release that failed to include this option was Konami's Arcade...
News Battle Worlds: Kronos Brings 60 Hours Of Turn-Based Strategy Gameplay To Switch
Inspired by Advance Wars
THQ Nordic has revealed that turn-based strategy game Battle Worlds: Kronos is headed to Nintendo Switch next month. You can get a quick look at the game in the newly released trailer above; inspired by the likes of Battle Isle, Advance Wars and Panzer General, this one originally launched on Steam back in 2013. The Switch...
Video Watch 20 Minutes Of The Adventure Mode In Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled
Out next month
It's been a wild time for fans of the kart racing genre recently. Earlier this week Sega released Team Sonic Racing and Nintendo followed this up with the beta for Mario Kart Tour on mobile devices. If this wasn't already enough kart racing action to keep you entertained for the rest of the year, next month Activision is launching...
News Slay The Spire Brings Single-Player Deck Building To The Switch This June
Mixing card and roguelikes together
In August last year, Mega Crit and Humble Bundle announced the hit "card/roguelike" title Slay the Spire was coming to the Switch in 2019. Almost a year later, the developer has now revealed the game will become playable "on-the-go" on 6th June for $24.99. Here's what Mega Crit had to say about the announcement...
News This Lovely 'Legend Of Dragon Quest' Book Is Available Now
Both standard and collector's editions available
If you're a fan of Dragon Quest who just so happens to like reading up on your favourite games (which we hope you do, considering your visiting this very site!) then this book might well be perfect for you. From journalist Daniel Andreyev, 'The Legend of Dragon Quest' is available now in both...
News Super Neptunia RPG Gets New Batch Of Battle Screenshots And Fresh Details
Arrives on Switch next month
Super Neptunia RPG is only a month or so away from launching on Switch and to get fans hyped for its release, Idea Factory has shared a huge batch of new battle screenshots and more details to tell us more about the game. Let's start off with the new info, which talks us through how Elements, your Goddess Form, and...
News Cyberpunk Puzzler Hyperforma Comes To Switch This Year With Brand New Co-Op Mode
Hack your way to victory
Russian indie developer HeroCraft has announced that its cyberpunk puzzle game, Hyperforma, is set to launch on Nintendo Switch later this year. The game is said to contain a "captivating story" which focuses on a lone explorer making his journey into a relic cyberspace called 'Ancient Network', hoping to reveal the secrets...
Thursday23rd May 2019
Random $10,000 Pokémon Competition Winner Reportedly Found To Have Violated The Rules
Update: They have now been disqualified
Update: The competition winner has now been disqualified for violating the rules. Thanks to this, no entry will feature in the upcoming Pokémon Sword and Shield as a wearable outfit. Here's the official statement from Uniqlo: Original Article: Back in October, clothing brand Uniqlo hosted a competition...
News Homemade Nintendo Switch TV Displays Seem To Be All The Rage, And We're Not Complaining
Fancy one of these at home?
Putting everyone else's gaming spaces to shame, this homemade Nintendo Switch TV setup could well be the answer to your home interior dreams - and also an amazing way to annoy everyone else in the house. Shared online by YouTube user Chris Salomone, this giant display has turned his TV into a humongous Switch console...
Review Wonder Boy Returns Remix - A Remake That Really Does Go Back To The Beginning
Will wonders never cease?
The history of Wonder Boy could hardly be more convoluted. It began as a platformer in Japanese arcades in 1986, moved to consoles, became an RPG, co-existed with identical but differently-named games from alternative publishers, and spawned sequels in a mystifying numbering sequence. All of which meant that when it was...
Review Resident Evil 0 - A Prequel That Old-School Fans Should Reinvestigate
Training day
Capping off the trio of games from Capcom's survival horror series to drop simultaneously on the eShop, Resident Evil 0 is a prequel to the seminal original and something of a black sheep in the family. First developed for Nintendo 64 before shifting to GameCube, it launched in 2002 just after REmake and, standing in direct comparison,...
News The Beta For Mario Kart Tour Doesn't Seem To Include Proper Multiplayer Racing
Well, this is a surprise
The beta for Mario Kart Tour recently went live in Japan. If you haven't read our previous post, it includes the usual driver roster and a selection of retro tracks. Races are cut down to just two laps and the game is played vertically with touch input and swipe commands. It all seems relatively straightforward until you...
News Mature Visual Novel YU-NO Gets Western Switch Release Date And Day 1 Edition
Get a free 8-bit action game
Spike Chunsoft has revealed that a western release of visual novel adventure YU-NO: A Girl Who Chants Love at the Bound of this World is headed to Nintendo Switch. We do love good, snappy game titles. Believe it or not, this game was first released way back in 1996 featuring much racier scenes than the version you'll...
News Dead Cells Gets Free 'Rise Of The Giant' DLC On Switch Today, Passes 2 Million Sales
More Dead Cells? For free?
Indie hit Dead Cells just got even bigger and better thanks to a new, free piece of DLC called 'Rise of the Giant'. Players who have beaten the main game can now gain access to a new area called the Cavern, an environment "filled with entirely new ways to die". Cheery. You'll come up against abominable new traps, perilous...
Review Redout - A Slightly Rough Port Of An Otherwise Decent Wipeout Wannabe
Seeing Red
One of Nintendo’s most popular (and amusingly, least supported) franchises is the F-Zero series, which popularized the concept of high-intensity, low-gravity racing. In the void created due to Nintendo’s reluctance to release more games in the series, plenty of other ‘me-too’ titles have released, such as Wipeout and FAST, and...
News Pre-Order Fire Emblem: Three Houses From GameStop And Receive This Exclusive Pin Set
Limited supplies
In July, Switch owners can look forward to the release of Fire Emblem: Three Houses – the latest entry in Nintendo's long-running tactical RPG line, set within a kingdom divided into three states. In celebration of this upcoming title, GameStop is offering a special deal in North America. If you pre-order and purchase the game...
News Square Enix's Oninaki Might Not Receive A Physical Release Here In The West
Digital only?
During a Nintendo Direct presentation in February, Square Enix revealed it would publish the action role-playing game Oninaki on the Switch in the summer. The game has been developed by the team at Tokyo RPG factory and was previously responsible for I Am Setsuna and Lost Sphear. If you were thinking about a physical purchase of...
News Bloodstained: Ritual Of The Night Physical And Digital Pre-Orders Are Now Live
With free metal case for US buyers
Pre-orders for the upcoming Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night have now gone live on Nintendo Switch. You can secure a download via the eShop or pick it up physically at select retailers. The Switch release is scheduled to launch on 25th June - exactly one week after it arrives on PS4, Xbox One and PC. Standard...
News Darksiders 2 Deathinitive Edition Switch Release Seemingly Revealed Ahead Of Time
Only a matter of time, surely?
Another listing has appeared for a Switch release of Darksiders II Deathinitive Edition, adding to the already-existing evidence suggesting a port must be on the way. This time, though, it may as well be an official confirmation. Earlier this month, an EB Games Canada listing for the title triggered speculation over...
Nintendo Download 23rd May (North America)
Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons, Sword Art Online and Wonder Boy!
The latest Nintendo Download update for North America has arrived, and it's bringing new games galore to the eShop in your region. As always, be sure to drop a vote in our poll and comment down below with your potential picks for the week. Enjoy! Nintendo Switch: Sword Art Online:...
News DC Universe Online Brings Another Dose Of Superhero Action To Switch This Summer
Marvel and DC fight it out on Switch
The ever-evolving world of DC Universe Online is coming to Nintendo Switch this summer, it has been confirmed. This will be the first time the game has ever made it to a Nintendo platform. Originally launching back in 2011, this free-to-play MMO game has players creating their own unique character who buddies up...
Nintendo Download 23rd May (Europe)
Team Sonic Racing! Assassin's Creed III! Resident Evil 0,1,4!
The latest Nintendo Download update for Europe has arrived, and it's bringing new games galore to the eShop in your region. As always, be sure to drop a vote in our poll and comment down below with your potential picks for the week. Enjoy! Switch Retail - New Releases: Team Sonic Racing...
News 'Meowtroidvania' Game Gato Roboto Pounces Onto Switch Next Week
Metroid + cats = awesome?
Devolver Digital and developer Doinksoft have revealed that Gato Roboto will be launching on Nintendo Switch next week. If you've ever thought Metroid needed more cats, this is absolutely the game for you. The game places you inside a cosy, armoured mech suit before setting you off on a dangerous trek through an alien...
News Light Up Your Life With This NES Controller Super Mario Lamp
With fully functioning buttons
We wouldn't usually get all that excited about a lamp, but this particular design has caught our attention for all the right reasons. Introducing the 'Light Up The World NES Controller Lamp'. Featuring a Super Mario Bros. design around the lampshade itself, this USB-powered contraption is inspired by the classic NES...
Video Cricket 19 Trailer Shows Off New Gameplay And A First-Person Mode
How's that?
Cricket 19 is just days away from launching on Nintendo Switch and a brand new trailer has just been released to showcase some of the gameplay elements you can expect to enjoy. Said to include "stunning" new features, Cricket 19 is aiming to be the deepest and richest simulation of the sport to date. The video above shows off the game's...
News Fortnite Teams Up With Jordan For An Epic Downtown Drop Event
Fresh kicks
Following on from a John Wick and Avengers: Endgame collaboration, the free-to-play battle royale Fortnite is now teaming up with the sportswear brand Jordan, to promote the NBA finals at the end of this month. This latest update adds a new free event called "Downtown Drop" requiring players to bomb hills, launch off massive jumps,...
News New Details And Screens Emerge For Raiden V: Director's Cut On Switch
Launching this July
Raiden V: Director's Cut has now appeared on the official Nintendo site, providing us with more concrete info on its upcoming release. We first heard about this one back in March, when a Taiwanese game rating suggested a Switch version could well be on the way. The game is now confirmed to be heading to Nintendo's console on...
Wednesday22nd May 2019
Go! Go! Go!
Update: As a quick reminder, Nintendo's 'Go Digital' sale ends tomorrow, 23rd May. Consider this your last chance to snag any of the tasty deals listed below. Original Article: If you don't mind buying your games digitally, you're in for a real treat with this sale from Nintendo of Europe. The new 'Go Digital!' sale, starting today...
News Mario Kart Tour Beta Test Details And Images Are Already Leaking Online
Fancy a sneak peek?
The Mario Kart Tour beta test has just got underway in Japan, and it really didn't take long for all sorts of details and screenshots to find their way online. If you don't want to be spoiled ahead of the game's release, this is your final chance to head back to our home page and away from all the leaked images. We'll kick...
Review Team Sonic Racing - A Safe Effort Which Lags Well Behind Mario Kart 8
Triple Trouble
It’s all well and good releasing karting games on Sony and Microsoft’s consoles, but it takes a big old set of Sonic Spinballs to try launching one on Mario’s home turf. If anyone’s shown it’s capable of this, though, it’s Sheffield-based studio Sumo Digital. Very few developers have perfected the art of arcade-style...
Review Resident Evil - A Great Version Of A Classic Which Stubbornly Refuses To Get With The Times
REvisit the survival horror
The original Resident Evil is a strange creature. Despite being tinkered with various times and receiving a substantial facelift, the core game seems unnaturally resistant to modification and remains resolutely of its time. It’s somewhat fitting that the fundamental mechanics refuse to be fiddled with, and each...
News Baldo Is What You Get When You Mix The Legend Of Zelda With Ni no Kuni
It's beautiful!
If you play action-adventure games similar to The Legend of Zelda on a regular basis, appreciate cel-shaded visuals and have experienced a Ni no Kuni game before, Baldo by Naps Team – for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC – might be worth keeping an eye on. The first trailer for this game has been exclusively...
News Game Freak Is Trying To Create Something "More Exciting Than Pokémon"
Original projects taking priority to keep the team fresh
Game Freak, the makers of a little series of games known as Pokémon, is currently focusing on original projects rather than its flagship brand, according to game programmer and director Masayuki Onoue. Speaking with our friends over at Video Games Chronicle, Onoue gave details about how the...
News Dragon Quest Builders 2 Will Have Four DLC Packs And A Season Pass
Pre-orders now live on the eShop
Pre-orders for Dragon Quest Builders 2 have now gone live on the European Switch eShop, and Nintendo has shared more details surrounding the game's future content. As we already know, the game will launch on 12th July. It will receive one free DLC pack as well as three paid DLC packs after launch, with the first two...
Guide Pokémon Rumble Rush Tips - Ores, Gears And Guide Feathers
Just starting out? Allow us to help...
Pokémon Rumble Rush is the latest in a line of Pokémon Rumble games, where players are tasked to battle through short stages with their pint-sized buddy Pokémon, attacking hostile 'mon along the way in the quest to catch ‘em all. Despite this not being the first Pokémon Rumble game, it’s the first to...
News Behold, The Officially-Licensed Nintendo Micro SD Card To Rule Them All
The Star joins the Mushroom (and Zelda)
While there are some people who will casually stick a micro SD card into their Switch and forget about it completely, if you are the type of person who likes to pop yours out every once in a while then this new official Nintendo licensed 256GB card from SanDisk could become your new obsession. In a rather...
News Pokémon Rumble Rush Now Available Worldwide With New Update
Psyche!
Last week saw the launch of Pokémon Rumble Rush, a new smartphone game not to be confused with the "new and exciting" mobile offering said to be available by March next year. Initially, it was only available in limited territories, but the app is now available globally. If you've been unable to download the app until now, it's well worth...
News Hang On, Why Is Team Sonic Racing's Opening Movie Missing On Switch?
The mysterious case of the Sonic movie (but not that one)
Team Sonic Racing is now available on Nintendo Switch and other platforms, finally letting us blast around a variety of race tracks as our favourite blue blur and friends. As a matter of fact, we've just shared our full review of the game if you're interested in learning more, but there's...
It's almost time to duel!
While some digital card game enthusiasts are still hoping to see Blizzard's Hearthstone released on Nintendo's hybrid platform one day, for now, there are plenty of other alternatives to enjoy. On 20th August, fans of this genre can look forward to the release of Yu-Gi-Oh! Legacy of the Duelist: Link Evolution for $39.99 /...
Video Star Wars: Rogue Squadron Gets A Stunning HD Makeover In Unreal Engine 4
If only it was official
Long before EA got the rights to create Star Wars video games, LucasArts and Factor 5 produced the Rogue Squadron trilogy. The first game was released on the Nintendo 64 and PC in 1998 and the second and third game landed exclusively on the GameCube a number of years later. While Star Wars Rogue Squadron II: Rogue Leader and...
Review Project Nimbus: Complete Edition - Slick But Shallow Robot Action
Mech-ing a go of it
Giant mechas have been a mainstay in games for decades. From the terrifying nuclear-capable behemoths of the Metal Gear series to the transforming Skells of Xenoblade Chronicles X, they’re the sci-fi equivalent of dragons: huge, devastating machines perfect for traversing deadly landscapes and obliterating any unfortunate foe...
News The Next Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Event Will Make Spirits Easier To Catch
Catch them while you can
If you find yourself struggling to capture certain spirits in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate after you've defeated them in battle, this week's event "Spirit Shield Slowdown" should make the entire process much less frustrating. During this limited-time event, the roulette at the end of each spirit battle will rotate slower...
Japanese Charts Nintendo Switch Games Take Up Eight Of The Top Ten Spots
But it's a PS4 game in first place
Famitsu's Japanese chart figures are now in for 13th May - 19th May, revealing that eight out of this week's top ten games are on Nintendo Switch. It's a familiar story as a new PS4 game enters the chart at number one this week, followed by a Switch-heavy list full of Nintendo-published titles. The game to secure...
News Citizens Of Earth Is Being Mysteriously Removed From The 3DS eShop In Japan
Available until the end of the month
Citizens of Earth will reportedly be removed from the Japanese 3DS eShop at the end of this month. At the time of writing, a reason for its removal has not been provided. The game was originally released in 2015 on both the 3DS and Wii U and draws inspiration from Nintendo's EarthBound / Mother series. Right now,...
Video Qanba's Nintendo Switch MAX Screen Magnifier Might Not Be All That Bad
What year is it?
You may have thought we'd be past the days of the cheap and gimmicky accessories that plagued the Game Boy and its future generations. Anyone who remembers the Worm Light or the Handy Boy will probably cringe at the thought, but arcade stick manufacturer Qanba decided to take a stab at the old magnification idea with their MAX...
News Once Again, EA Angers Switch Fans By Falsely Advertising FIFA 19 Content
Lightning strikes twice
FIFA 19 players who own the game on Nintendo Switch have expressed their upset at developer and publisher, EA, after an advertised game feature didn't release on the system. The content in question is a special Squad Building Challenge which rewards players with a random, highly sought after Team of the Season card. The...
News The NES Encyclopedia - Everything You Wanted To Know About The NES, But Were Afraid To Ask
Over 870 games detailed within...
There are certain video game platforms that stick in our memory longer than most, and these are often the systems that we cut our gaming teeth on; not necessarily our first, but certainly the ones that had the most impact on our formative years. You never forget your first love, as the saying goes. Video game...
News The Guacamelee! One-Two Punch Collection Has Been Delayed
August is the new May
Following on from Hollow Knight earlier this week, the trend of delayed physical releases on the Nintendo Switch continues with the Guacamelee! One-Two Punch Collection being pushed back to August. Instead of launching on 28th May for $39.99, physical distributor Leadman has now revealed the game will arrive on 6th August, due...
News AeternoBlade II Gets An Autumn Release On Switch
Harness the AeternoBlade one more time
PQube and developer Corecell Technology have revealed that AeternoBlade II will soon be playable on a Nintendo Switch near you. It's expected to launch across multiple platforms this autumn. A press release for the game describes its gameplay as "pure poetry", which is a pretty bold statement to make...
News Switch Was The Best-Selling Console In April In The US, Mortal Kombat 11 Tops Software Charts
Top ten Switch and 3DS games revealed
We're getting pretty used to sharing Switch success stories these days, but here's another for you: Nintendo's hybrid machine was the best-selling console of April in the US and remains the best-selling system of 2019 so far. The news comes from US games industry analyst Mat Piscatella, who has shared a thread...
News Pokémon GO's Next Community Day Features Slakoth, Date And Times Now Set
Teach your Slaking an exclusive move
Niantic has revealed that Pokémon GO's next Community Day will feature the Generation 3 Pokémon, Slakoth. If you're looking to get your hands on a super strong Slaking, this will be a golden opportunity. It'll all kick off on Saturday 8th June at 3pm - 6pm in your local timezone. You can expect to find Slakoth...
News Angry Mob Has Released A Brawlout Demo On The Japanese eShop
Growing the game
Before the release of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate on the Switch, there were only so many multiplayer arena games available on the system. One of these was Brawlout by Angry Mob Games, featuring a cast of unknowns, eventually supported by more recognisable indie faces such as Yooka-Laylee, Juan from Guacamelee!
Tuesday21st May 2019
Review Assassin's Creed III Remastered - The Franchise Runt Gets A Clunky Switch Port
Nothing is true, everything is permitted?
When we consider the Assassin’s Creed franchise, the first thing that jumps into our minds is scale. The grandiose size and scope of each entry’s setting, each new game containing a more epic, fully-realised world than the last. More content, more history, more characters and adventure; in this way the...
Review Resident Evil 4 - An Ageing Masterpiece Which Deserves More Care And Attention
Whaddayasellin’?
What a lovely position for the Switch to be in, hmm? The eShop is bulging with quality games – ported, brand new, indie, AAA – and every week there’s a fresh delivery. It says something that one of the very best video games of all time is slipping out on a Tuesday as a digital-only release. And Resident Evil 4 still is one...
Review Lapis x Labyrinth - A Cavalcade Of Colour And Complex Systems
Jump, magic, jump
Lapis x Labyrinth is a lot. From the crowded HUD and gem-filled explosions of its 2D action gameplay to the procession of stat boosting systems and vast item lists of its role-playing layers, Nippon Ichi Software’s cute and colourful dungeon platformer threatens to overwhelm, but nonetheless skilfully onboards players for a...
News Who Needs Motion Controls When You Can Play Resident Evil 4 On Switch The Classic Way
Play like it's 2005
If you haven't already heard the news, Resident Evil 4 on the Switch does not factor in motion controls from the 2007 Wii re-release. This newer version of the game is said to be a straight conversion of the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One high-definition update from a while ago. In saying this, one interesting discovery – as...
Random The Internet Predicted The Switch Back In 2005, Kinda
Fan-made mock-ups were on the money, it seems
Whenever a major games company teases a new hardware release, it's common to see fan-made mock-ups appear which, despite the lack of any real inside knowledge, give us a glimpse of what could be possible. This is a practice that goes all the way back to the early '90s when crude pencil sketches hinted...
News Disgaea Developer Nippon Ichi Software Facing Serious Financial Troubles
This is bad news, dood!
Nippon Ichi Software, the Japanese developer and publisher best known in recent years for its tactical role-playing series Disgaea, is reportedly facing serious financial troubles. This information comes from multiple Japanese media outlets, as translated by the Twitter user HDKirin. For some time now, the long-running...
News Treat Your Ears To Classic Super Mario And Zelda Songs Reworked Into Soothing Electronica
'Mario & Chill'
If you're spending your valuable time perusing our lovingly crafted website, chances are that you're probably quite the fan of Super Mario and The Legend of Zelda. If so, we'd urge you to check out these two albums featuring music from both series transformed into '80s and '90s-inspired electronica. Both released through Gamechops...
News This Fan-Made GameCube Classic Mini Is Both Adorable And Fully Functional
Come on, Nintendo!
Sure, we'll still waiting to hear any official announcements regarding a Nintendo 64 Mini console, and you'd fully expect the N64 to be the next Classic machine after the NES and SNES Mini releases, but does that mean we can't already dream of things later down the line? The answer, friends, is absolutely not, and proving our...
The country is stamping out 'pay-to-win' mechanics
There's a lot of chatter at the moment surrounding the practice of 'loot boxes' and 'pay-to-win' mechanics in video games, so much so that some countries are outlawing these systems outright. One country that has adopted a hardline stance is Belgium, which is taking steps to ensure that...
News Round-Up The Animals Again, In The Complete Edition Of Harvest Moon: Light Of Hope
The special version is finally complete
If Harvest Moon: Light of Hope Special Edition wasn't special enough for your liking, publisher Natsume will be releasing a "complete" edition of the Switch title, according to a listing on the GameStop website. This version will include all of the previously released DLC, adding up to around $18 of extra...
Video Sega Releases Ridiculous Live Action Trailer To Promote Team Sonic Racing
Forget the Sonic movie...
If you're an indie game developer hoping to grab our attention by creating a crazy, completely over-the-top trailer full of absolute nonsense, you may as well give up now, because nothing's going to top this Team Sonic Racing video. We'd urge you to just go ahead and watch the thing before reading on so that you can...
Video The Making Of Koral, A Nintendo Switch Game Made Entirely At Sea
Pick it up now from the eShop
Last week, puzzle game Koral launched on Nintendo Switch and PC. We've spoken about it a couple of times here at Nintendo Life, intrigued by the fact that the game was made entirely at sea, and now we can see exactly how the project came to life. Developer Carlos Coronado presents a 20-minute documentary highlighting...
News Limited Run Games Releasing Dragon's Lair Trilogy Collector's Edition
Pre-orders go live this Friday
At the start of the year, a Switch box art for Dragon's Lair Trilogy was spotted on Nintendo's official website. At the time, it was enough to convince fans a physical release on the way. It even revealed Limited Run Games would be handling the hard copy publishing rights. Fast forward to the month of May and LRG is...
News The Award-Winning Brothers: A Tale Of Two Sons Comes To Switch With Exclusive Co-Op Mode
And it's out next week!
Award-winning adventure game Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons is headed to Nintendo Switch, it has been confirmed. You won't have long to wait to enjoy it either, as it'll launch for the system next week. Hugely popular amongst critics and players alike on other platforms - it's been on PS3, PS4, Xbox 360, Xbox One, PC, and more...
News PlayStation-Inspired Survival Horror Back In 1995 Spooks Nintendo Switch This Week
Who needs 4K?
Faux-retro title Back in 1995 is just days away from launching on Nintendo Switch, hoping to scare its players while simultaneously providing a nostalgic twist. Described as a "throwback to the survival horror and mystery games of the mid-'90s 32-bit generation", the game aims to recreate everything you remember from that particular...
Video 10 Things We Still Don't Know For Certain About Super Mario Maker 2
We can't help but wonder...
As unbelievable as it might be, there are still a lot of things we don't know about Super Mario Maker 2. Even after all the Direct footage, in-depth analysis and information via the game's eShop listing and website, there's plenty to find out. That's why our lovely senior video producer, Alex Olney, has rounded up...
News Sega Ages Wonder Boy In Monster Land "Coming Soon" To The Japanese eShop
Another classic
Update: The official webpage for Sega Ages Wonder Boy has now confirmed the game will be released in Japan on 30th May. It appears Sega has begun preparing for the release of the next Japanese Sega Ages game – Wonder Boy In Monster Land – by opening its official webpage and listing it as "coming soon" to the local eShop for 925...
Video Resident Evil 4, Resident Evil 0 And Resident Evil HD All Get Gloomy Launch Trailers
That's a lot of Resident Evil
In case you missed the news, three Resident Evil games have all found their way on to the Nintendo Switch eShop today. You can now pick up Resident Evil 4, Resident Evil 0, and Resident Evil HD Remastered on your trusty hybrid console, and Capcom has shared brand new launch trailers for all three. Are you ready? First...
News The Mortal Kombat Movie Reboot Secures A Release Date
Video game movies everywhere!
With Pokémon Detective Pikachu enjoying a successful launch, Warner Bros.' attention now appears to be set on the upcoming Mortal Kombat movie reboot. A release date has now been scheduled for 5th March 2021. Despite seemingly being in the works - in one way or another - since at least 2016, the film was only...
News Let’s Go Nuts Brings Crazy Multiplayer Platforming To Switch This Summer
"A nutty adventure for players of all skill levels"
From developer Bearded Brothers Games, Let's Go Nuts will soon be bounding onto a Nintendo Switch near you. The game allows players to take part either alone or with up to three friends in what is essentially a colourful, digital version of 'the floor is lava'. You'll be using a combination of...
Monday20th May 2019
News Resident Evil 4 On Switch Is Missing Something Pretty Major For Nintendo Fans
A swing and a miss?
We’re currently playing our way through Resident Evil 4 for our review, and while the prospect of once again enjoying what is perhaps the zenith of the entire franchise has pleased us greatly, there’s one thing missing from the Switch port: motion control. It would seem that Resident Evil 4 on Switch is very much a straight...
Review Castlevania Anniversary Collection - You'll Want To Get Your Teeth Into This
Whip it good
Konami recently kicked off its trio of Anniversary Collection compilations with an assortment of arcade shooters that, while certainly classics, were let down by limited emulation options (though since then Konami has confirmed it’ll be fixing most of our concerns with a patch). Now it’s time for the second helping, this time aimed...
News Pre-Orders Go Live For New Switch Controller With Integrated Voice Chat And Audio Jack
Doing what Nintendo'nt
If you've been left frustrated by Nintendo's lack of options for voice chat support with the Switch, this new controller may well be worth a good look. First revealed at the beginning of April, the new Faceoff Deluxe+ Audio Wired Controller from accessory maker PDP features an audio jack for game audio and integrated in-game...
Review For The King - A Roguelike RPG That's Best Played With A Friend
By royal decree
Don’t let the beguiling art style of For The King fool you. It might look like a children’s book that’s been conjured to life, bathed in the soft autumnal light of a European fairy tale, but beneath the funny hats and cute character designs sits a roguelike RPG with teeth. Underestimate the challenge of its procedural maps and...
News CoroCoro To Share "Latest Information" On Pokémon Sword And Shield Next Month
An E3 appearance on the cards?
If you're looking forward to learning a little more about the next instalments in the Pokémon franchise - Pokémon Sword and Shield for Nintendo Switch - it looks like you might just be in luck. According to Serebii, CoroCoro Ichiban (a sister magazine of the monthly CoroCoro Comic) has revealed that its next issue...
News Could A 'Switch Mini' Be Key To Nvidia's Financial Revival?
"We've returned to growth in gaming"
As we all know, Nvidia makes the clever little chips that go inside the Nintendo Switch, and its alliance with the Kyoto veteran has proven to be a profitable one thus far. However, Nvidia's business goes beyond the Tegra line of silicon and includes cryptocurrency mining, AI, automobile tech, data centres and...
News Mario Kart Tour Beta Test Emails Appear To Be Rolling Out To Lucky Players
Check your inboxes!
It would appear that those fortunate enough to have been selected to take part in the closed beta test for Mario Kart Tour are starting to be notified via email. If you applied for the chance to take part, make sure to keep an eye on your inbox. Last month, Nintendo opened beta test applications for Android users in Japan and...
Review Pokémon Rumble Rush - A Simple Free-To-Play Outing That Only Hardcore Fans Will Love
Get ready to rumble
Pokémon Rumble Rush is the fifth in the Pokémon Rumble series and the first to enter the mobile fray. This game takes the mechanics of the series to new levels by providing another Pokémon “Game as a Service” Experience, and unlike the previous Pokémon Rumble games, there’s not much of a story to this game. You get sent...
Gallery These Pokémon x Super Mario Crossover Designs Are Wonderfully Weird To Behold
All original 151 Pokémon in the works
Plenty of Nintendo franchises are known for their adorable cast of cute, cuddly and colourful characters, many of which stay with us through our childhood and beyond. Super Mario and Pokémon are prime examples of this; with literally hundreds of character designs between them, both franchises have somehow...
News Retro Shoot ‘Em Up Cotton Making A Surprise Comeback On Switch
Bewitched!
Great news for shoot 'em up aficionado as Beep has officially confirmed it is working on a brand new Cotton franchise reboot – heading to multiple platforms including the Nintendo Switch. While there isn't much information about this new entry at the moment, the company has revealed it will be based on the X68000 Japanese computer home...
News Double Fine's RAD Brings Its Apocalyptic 3D Action To Switch This August
Fresh from its Nindie Showcase reveal
Bandai Namco and developer Double Fine Productions have revealed that RAD will be mutating onto Nintendo Switch on 20th August. First revealed just a couple of a months ago, this one seemed to go down pretty well with fans when it aired in Nintendo's Spring Nindie Showcase. Players are tasked with taking on all...
News Pokémon Detective Pikachu Takes International Number One For Second Week In A Row
Avengers who?
It's safe to say that there have been some pretty major film releases hitting cinemas just recently, but our furry friend Detective Pikachu is doing just fine alongside his Hollywood superstar companions. The Pokémon film has managed to keep hold of its number one spot at the international box office for a second week in a row...
News Hollow Knight's European Physical Release Has Been Delayed
North America not affected
The European physical release of Switch indie hit Hollow Knight has been delayed, Fangamer has confirmed. The North American release is still launching as expected. The news comes from Fangamer's official Twitter account, which notes that both the physical release of the game in Europe and the worldwide physical release...
UK Charts Mario Has Two Games In The Top Ten, Rage 2 Debuts At Number One
Sniper Elite the only Switch newcomer
UK chart data is now in for the week ending 18th May, revealing that Mario has managed to secure two top ten positions in another mostly quiet week at retail. A few Nintendo Switch games are scattered in and around the top twenty (below), and newcomer Sniper Elite V2 Remastered has debuted in 13th spot. The...
Video Learn Nintendo Labo Tips And Tricks With This 'Director Insights' Video Series
Creatives assemble!
Today, Nintendo has kickstarted a brand new video series entitled 'Nintendo Labo - Director Insights', giving fans more info on the company's clever cardboard creations. Starring Nintendo Labo director, Tsubasa Sakaguchi - who was also the director of the original Splatoon - the series will share "insights about the development...
News Vectronom Brings An Intense Take On Rhythm Action To Switch Next Week
New trailer shows gameplay in action
Note: This video contains flashing lights and rapidly changing colours. Upcoming rhythm action title Vectronom will be aiming for the high notes on Switch next week, it has been confirmed. A brand new gameplay trailer has also been released. We first shared news on this one back in January, with its pulsating
Sunday19th May 2019
Review Deponia - An Amusing Graphic Adventure Which Is Totally Overpriced On Switch
The Simpsons meets Monkey Island?
In its third year, the Nintendo Switch has gained a somewhat justified reputation as a ‘port machine’, and while games such as Onimusha and DOOM have been welcomed with glee and enjoyment, others have arrived with an Alan Partridge-style shrug and a ‘How Much?!’ shouted from the garden. With that, we have...
Review Girls Und Panzer: Dream Tank Match DX - Yet Another Half-Hearted Anime Tie-In
A bit of a mis-fire
For the uninitiated, Girls und Panzer is the sole manga/anime series brave enough to tackle an issue we've all been searching for an answer for but until now were too afraid to ask: What would happen if girls practised tank-based martial arts as a school sport? Dear readers, wonder no more. Girls und Panzer: Dream Tank Match DX...
Video Can Team Sonic Racing On Switch Keep Pace With The PlayStation 4 Version?
See for yourself
As you might have already heard, our copy of Team Sonic Racing hasn't arrived yet. As a result, our review for this game will be going live post-launch. For anyone who is eager to pick up or download the Switch version right away, but is worried about how it performs compared to the other releases, this is rather concerning...
News There's No Need To Worry About Paid DLC Or Microtransactions In Team Sonic Racing
It's all there on the game card
In a recent Sonic the Hedgehog live stream over on YouTube and Twitch, Sega's Aaron Webber answered a question about microtransactions, paid DLC and if anything similar will feature in Team Sonic Racing. Despite many companies embracing this model like there’s no tomorrow, Sega's development team have apparently...
Rumour A Sequel To Detective Pikachu Is Already In Development
Pika-two
If you haven't seen the live-action movie Pokémon Detective Pikachu yet, you might want to hurry up. After an electrifying opening weekend, ComicBook.com is reporting a sequel is already in the early stages of development. According to the source, multiple individuals involved in the original production have confirmed Legendary...
Random These 3D Concepts Have Us Dreaming Of A Nindie amiibo Line
Stunning work
Nintendo's amiibo line has been an absolute cash cow for the Japanese company since arriving alongside Super Smash Bros. for Wii U in 2014. To date, there are more than 170 amiibo available. While most of them are based on first-party Nintendo titles, there are a few exceptions such as Yacht Club's Shovel Knight. If you've always...
News Katana Zero Is Receiving A "Significant Update" At The End Of This Month
You'll even be able to pet a cat
Katana Zero has been one of the standout indie releases of 2019. Now, a little over a month after its release on the Switch and PC, the game's developer Askiisoft has revealed a significant update is arriving at the end of May. This will include a brand new hard mode, speedrun mode and a fixed optional stealth...
News Winter-Themed Update Adds A Frosty New Location And Team To Xenon Racer
Includes a new car and three new tracks
When Xenon Racer arrived on the Switch eShop in March, it looked like a potato and ran like one, too. In an attempt to fix up this mess, 3DClouds added a Quality/Performance display option to this version of the game. Now that the Switch iteration has been slightly improved, the developer has refocused its...
Saturday18th May 2019
Review Silence - A Gorgeous Point-And-Click Adventure For Genre Newcomers
Bringing some noise to the genre on Switch
To slightly quote Sundar Pichai’s opening line at the Google Stadia event; ‘I don’t play point-and-click games’, but for many, Silence can become the exception and one that players new to the genre will come back to time and time again. It’s a part-spinoff, part-sequel to The Whispered World, a...
News Talented Artist Recreates Red And Blue Starter Evolutions As Different Pokémon Types
Which one would you pick?
Part of what made the original Pokémon games so special on the Game Boy was the starter pocket monsters you could select from. You had the choice of the grass/poison-type Bulbasaur, the water-type Squirtle, and the fire-type Charmander. As your journey progressed, each of these creatures evolved into more powerful...
Random The Internet Is Obsessed With Nintendo's Good Boy, Undodog
The top dog in Super Mario Maker 2
One of the highlights during the recent Super Mario Maker 2 Direct presentation was the confirmation of Undodog, a good boy who is one of the many helpful characters Mario will encounter in the brand new story mode. If you're not familiar with Undodog (also known as Undo Dog), he first appeared in the 1992 Super...
Video This Fan-Made Super Smash Bros. Mini-Series Looks Incredibly Promising
Watch this 18-second sample
If the World of Light cinematic in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate left you craving a proper story set within the Smash universe, this new fan-made mini-series might be worth keeping an eye on. As Nintendo seemingly has no intentions to release its own movie or web series based on its all-star cast in the immediate future, a...
Video 19 Secret Details Hidden In The Super Mario Maker 2 Direct Presentation
Watch and learn
You've watched the Super Mario Maker 2 Direct multiple times over, found out a bit more thanks to the game's eShop listing and perhaps heard more detailed explanations, so why not take the time out to listen to our lovely senior video producer, Alex Olney, talk about 19 secret details hidden in the latest presentation. Yep, we're...
News Korean Ratings Board Suggests Luigi's Mansion 3 Will Be Ready To Scare This Summer
Spooky stuff
With all the hype surrounding the next Animal Crossing game, the Super Smash Bros. Ultimate DLC and Super Mario Maker 2 more recently, we wouldn't hold it against you if you forgot Luigi's next spooky outing for the Switch is also due out this year. In case it slipped your mind,
News It Looks Like Super Mario Maker 2 Will Include Same-Screen Multiplayer
Play through levels together on a single Switch
The recent Super Mario Maker 2 Direct presentation earlier this week bombarded us with a stack of new information about the upcoming Switch release, within the space of 17-minutes. While Nintendo has made it clear the game will support 4-player online and local wireless multiplayer, the press release...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (May 18th)
Here are our picks, but what are yours?
With that lovely Super Mario Maker 2 Nintendo Direct and the surprise launch of a new Pokémon smartphone game, it's been yet another busy week for us here at Nintendo Life. Still, it's now time to sit back and relax for another weekend, and we've gathered together to speak about our gaming plans. We'd love...
Friday17th May 2019
News God Of War's Art Director Continues Amazing Collection Of Realistic Smash Ultimate Drawings
23 characters down, lots to go
If you cast your minds back to February this year, you might remember that we shared a number of pieces created by God of War art director, Raf Grassetti. In his spare time, Grassetti has been using his talent to produce his own take on characters from Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. The results have been astonishing, and...
News Every Single Johto Pokémon Is Being Released In Adorable Plush Form
And the set will cost you a fortune
If you're anything like us, and therefore someone who struggles to make sensible purchasing decisions when it comes to cool gaming merch, you probably want to look away now. Joining the Pokémon Fit line of plush toys, which already contains all 151 original Generation 1 Pokémon, is this new set featuring every...
Reminder You Can Unlock A Game Boy Theme In Tetris 99 Now
Big Block DLC Adds Two New Offline Game Modes
After ongoing requests from the community, Nintendo has today dropped Tetris 99 DLC that allows players to enjoy two new modes – both of which can be played offline. The Big Block DLC is a one-time purchase of $9.99. It includes CPU Battle, allowing you to play Tetris 99 offline against 98 bots and a...
News New Adapter Will Let You Use Switch Controllers With Your PS4 And Vice Versa
Zelda with a DualShock, anyone?
If you've ever dreamt of playing The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild with a DualShock 4, this might just be your lucky day. A new adapter is on the way which will allow Nintendo and Sony controllers to work with their rival systems. Japanese company Columbus Circle is set to release a small device called the...
News Final Fantasy VII Switch Update Finally Fixes That Annoying Music Bug
Listen to your favourite moments in peace
The Nintendo Switch version of Final Fantasy VII has now received an update, taking the software to Version 1.0.1. Thankfully, this means that players can now enjoy the game's overworld music as it was originally intended. If you're unaware, multiple versions of the game - including the Switch port - have...
Review Darkwood - A Gripping Switch Horror Title Full Of Terrors
Cabin fever
Despite appearances, Darkwood wants you to survive as much as it’s determined to kill you, but it wants you to earn every life-fortifying dawn as it emerges from the darkness. Much like the Five Nights at Freddy’s games and, to a less extent, the central crux of Minecraft’s Survival mode, Acid Wizard Studio’s top-down offering is...
Feature The Ever-Changing World Of Nintendo Switch Menu Icons
Forgo the logo at your peril...
With all the struggles we face as we go about our daily lives, not to mention the larger challenges facing the world right now, it’s easy to look at an ugly icon on your Switch’s home screen and brush it off as totally inconsequential. After all, it’s the game itself that’s important, no? Would an ugly icon...
News Blizzard Open To More Nintendo Collaborations And Is "Super-Happy" With Diablo On Switch
"Nintendo's been a great partner"
Diablo III: Eternal Collection was easily one of the best games released on the Switch last year. The only problem is we now want more Blizzard IP on the hybrid system. Although Blizzard is currently preparing for the release of World of Warcraft Classic, it's safe to say it hasn't forgotten about Nintendo's latest...
News My Time At Portia Switch Update Improves Performance And Adds New Content
Making life easier
When My Time at Portia was first released on the Switch, the loading times were incredibly painful to endure. The game took multiple minutes to boot up, load a file and enter the game world. Exiting and entering houses was even a hassle. Fortunately, Team 17 and its developer Pathea Games have been working around the clock to...
Site News So, Where’s Our Team Sonic Racing Review?
We’ll be waiting in line come launch day, it seems
Sega’s long-awaited Team Sonic Racing hits the Switch (as well as other formats) next week, and you may have noticed that reviews have appeared online today thanks to the embargo ending. However, we don’t have a review going live because, at the time of writing, we don’t have Team Sonic...
Anniversary Minecraft Turns 10 Years Old Today, New Pokémon GO-Like Mobile Game Revealed
Where has the time gone?
Today, the global phenomenon that is Minecraft is celebrating its 10th anniversary and we dread to think how many blocks have been lovingly crafted in that time around the world. On 17th May 2009, Minecraft saw its first public release. The build wasn't quite the same as the beast players enjoy today, but it steadily grew...
News Earthworm Jim 1 & 2 Getting A SNES Reprint Courtesy Of iam8bit
Woah, Nelly!
Recent news that the original team behind beloved 16-bit platformer Earthworm Jim is getting back together for a sequel on the Intellivision Amico confirmed that there's still an audience for the worm and his zany antics. His games on SNES and Genesis / Mega Drive were f
Review Rock Of Ages 2: Bigger & Boulder - An eShop Oddity That's Perfect For Switch
You've got to roll with it
Back in 2011, a little studio from Chile decided it wanted to take an unusual stab at the popular tower defence genre. Choosing to embrace oddity and quirkiness over any sense of seriousness or consistency, the result mixed traditional defensive mechanics with a ball-rolling system that had more in common with Super Monkey...
News More Addictive Space Combat Awaits As Everspace Gets Physical Release On Switch
*Only one cart included
A physical Nintendo Switch release of last year's Everspace - Stellar Edition is "definitely happening", developer and publisher Rockfish Games has confirmed. The news comes from the studio's Twitter account, where it has posted the oddly satisfying image of Everspace Switch carts in what appears to be a glorified egg box...
News New Hammer Power-Up Spotted In Japanese Super Mario Maker 2 Direct
Hammer time
There was a lot to absorb during yesterday's Super Mario Maker 2 Direct presentation. We found out about the game's story mode, new multiplayer options and extra game styles. Did you know, however, Japan received a slightly different Direct? Yep, the one Japanese viewers saw might have revealed even more information about the anticipated...
News Motion Twin Brings Dead Cells: Rise Of The Giant DLC To The Switch Next Week
A free update
In February, the talented team at Motion Twin revealed Dead Cells: Rise of the Giant, a substantial new DLC update for last year's Dead Cells. This content is entirely free and has been available on the PC since the end of March. More than a month later, Motion Twin has now confirmed this extra content will become available to Switch...
News Get Discounts On Yoshi, Kirby And More With The Latest My Nintendo Rewards (Europe)
Anything take your fancy?
The latest batch of My Nintendo game discounts for Europe has now gone live, giving players the usual chance to grab a handful of games at discounted prices. There are just the four new discounts up for grabs this time around, once again being limited to just the Nintendo 3DS. As always, you can take advantage of these...
News Yo-Kai Watch 4 Release Delayed Yet Again In Japan
For the final time?
The upcoming Yo-kai Watch 4 release has been delayed once again in Japan, Level-5 has confirmed. The previously stated 6th June date has now been scrapped, with a new date of 20th June taking its place. The news comes from an official Level-5 notice which states that the delay has been put in place to further increase the...
News TerraTech Brings LEGO-Like Open-World Adventure To Switch This Month
Build, explore and fight!
Open-world sandbox title TerraTech is constructing a release on Nintendo Switch later this month, it has been confirmed. Players will be able to get their hands on it from 29th May. The game allows players to design and build their own creations through a mix of crafting, combat and discovery. You'll be exploring,...
News Shakedown: Hawaii Update Will Bring Features And Fixes To Switch Soon
"The Mogul Update" is in certification, out now on other platforms
The first of what promises to be multiple updates for Shakedown: Hawaii, the recently released follow-up to the old-school GTA-alike Retro City Rampage, is dropping soon on Switch. "The Mogul Update" is available now on PC and PS4 and it's currently going through certification for...
News Warren Spector Thinks Disney Should "Absolutely" Be Involved In Video Game Development
"I would've stuck it out"
At some point throughout your gaming career, you've probably played a Disney game. One of these titles might have even been the 2010 Wii release Epic Mickey, by Junction Point Studios. The director of the first game, Warren Spector, considers this to be one of the "high points" of his career. Unfortunately, the sequel...
News After A Short Delay, Katana Zero Arrives In Australia Later This Month
New Zealand as well!
Just days before the release of Katana Zero last month, the game was refused classification in Australia and New Zealand. It meant Switch owners down under and across the ditch were unable to purchase Devolver Digital's latest indie release from the local eShop. Fortunately, the game's ban has now been overturned by the...
Video Team Sonic Racing Launch Trailer Speeds Onto The Scene
Gotta go watch it
A launch trailer for the upcoming Team Sonic Racing has been released by Sega. If you're looking forward to checking this one out next week, make sure to give it a watch. In all honesty, it looks pretty much how we'd expect it to, and could well turn out to be a very decent racer on Switch. The trailer shows off some gameplay...
Random Watch The Sega Sammy President Create A Chain Combo In Puyo Puyo Champions
More than a suit
While we're used to seeing Nintendo's leaders playing games publicly on a regular basis, you don't always see the same thing elsewhere. That's why the promotional clip (see below) for the recently released title Puyo Puyo Champions is so exciting. Overlooking the fact the game is being played on a PlayStation 4, we get a rare...
News Get A Free DLC Pack When You Buy Co-Op RPG Super Cane Magic ZERO At Launch
And 10% off in North America
Earlier this month, we shared more info on the upcoming co-op RPG Super Cane Magic ZERO, which is scheduled to launch on Nintendo Switch on 30th May. Now, further information has been released regarding its launch offers, and you might want to think about picking this one up early. If you buy the game during its launch...
Thursday16th May 2019
Video Meet Pappy Van Poodle, The Nintendo Character Nobody Knew Existed
Pay-to-meet
Do you have any memories of the free-to-play 3DS eShop title, Rusty's Real Deal Baseball? It was launched exclusively in North America in 2014 and was one of the earliest games Nintendo released prior to its mobile selection, to include paid downloadable content. The baseball mini-game compilation starred a down and out in-game shop...
Reminder Castlevania Anniversary Collection Is Available Now, And Here's The Full List Of Games
Japanese versions will be included, too!
We've been looking forward to more news on the upcoming Castlevania Anniversary Collection since it was revealed to be coming to the Switch earlier this year. The good news is that it's available right now on the Switch eShop, and includes the following eight titles: Castlevania (1987, NES) Castlevania II:...
News SanDisk's 1TB Micro SD Card Is Perfect For Your Switch, And It's Finally Available To Buy
But it isn't cheap!
Nintendo is making quite a large push to encourage its customers to download their flagship games on the Switch, rather than by physically on a game card (which obviously has associated manufacturing costs among other things. During the Super Mario Maker 2 Direct yesterday, Nintendo even unveiled a rather tempting game voucher...
News Detective Pikachu Artist Completes Realistic Pokémon Sword And Shield Starter Line-Up
Perfect for a sequel?
The characters of Pokémon Sword and Shield may well have arrived a little too late to be included in the Detective Pikachu movie, but that doesn't mean that we can't see how they might have looked. RJ Palmer, a Ubisoft artist who was discovered online and asked to work on the Detective Pikachu movie, has now created realistic...
Talking Point Does The Nintendo Switch Game Voucher Programme Offer Value For Money?
Finally, it's time to bag Go Vacation...
The announcement during yesterday’s Super Mario Maker 2 Direct presentation that Nintendo is offering a new digital deal to Nintendo Switch Online subscribers has met with mixed opinion and a little confusion. Some fans have reacted with dismay that it’s a digital-only promotion and the savings tend to...
News Super Famicom Logo In Super Mario Maker 2 Has Fans Speculating
What does it mean?
If you watched the Super Mario Maker 2 Direct last night (or perhaps you're catching up this morning), you might have caught Mario hopping into a Koopa Troopa Car and zipping through the Super Mario 3D World sections. Looks pretty neat, no? You might also have noticed a logo fade up briefly when Mario jumps into his newfound set...
News Here's How Much Space Super Mario Maker 2 Will Take Up On Your Switch
Nearly double the amount
If you've gone the digital route this generation, you'll be relieved to hear Super Mario Maker 2 won't take up too much space on your Switch when it arrives next month. With the pre-purchase now live, it's been confirmed the file size is a total of 2.8GB. As tiny as this is when compared to certain other Switch releases,...
News Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3: The Black Order File Size Revealed
Did someone say SD card?
If you prefer to buy your big releases digitally, you'll likely be interested to know just how much room Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3: The Black Order will take up on your Switch. Luckily, that info has now been shared. The North American eShop listing has updated to reveal that the game will use up 13.2GB of your Switch's...
Nintendo Download 16th May (North America)
Resident Evil trio, Team Sonic Racing and Assassin’s Creed III!
The latest Nintendo Download update for North America has arrived, and it's bringing new games galore to the eShop in your region. As always, be sure to drop a vote in our poll and comment down below with your potential picks for the week. Enjoy! Nintendo Switch: Team Sonic Racing...
News Will Nintendo Add More Game Styles To Super Mario Maker 2?
It looks like there's a real chance
If you managed to catch the Super Mario Maker 2 Direct earlier on, you likely saw the segment where the new game style based on Super Mario 3D World was revealed. If you pause around the 9-minute mark of the video, you'll notice there's a vacant space next to the new theme on display. Noticeably, the title in...
News It's Official, The New Game Style In Super Mario Maker 2 Is Based On 3D World
Cat Mario, clear pipes and more...
When early images and advertisements for Super Mario Maker 2 began surfacing online, it became clear a new game theme had been added. Nintendo's latest presentation for the upcoming release has now confirmed it's based on the Wii U release, Super Mario 3D World. If you already spotted Cat Mario and clear pipes in...
News This Game Boy Color Watch Is Effortlessly Cool, And Pre-Orders Have Just Gone Live
Order now with free delivery
Let's face it: if you're on the lookout for a new watch, or even if you're not, you probably won't come across one that's quite as cool as this. Clearly based on the trusty Game Boy Color handheld console, this watch is an officially-licensed product available to order from Merchoid. It features the expected time, date...
News Get Inspired By The New Story Mode In Super Mario Maker 2
Rebuild the castle
Nintendo just released a truckload of new information about Super Mario Maker 2 in its latest Direct presentation. One of the highlights of the 15-minute clip was the news the game would receive its very own story mode. In this mode, you take control of Mario and your task is to rebuild Princess Peach's castle. To do this, you'll...
News Project Nimbus: Complete Edition Takes The Mecha Action Fight To Daemon X Machina
Available now on Switch!
Available as we speak on Nintendo Switch is Project Nimbus: Complete Edition, a mecha action game that will no doubt hope to give the upcoming Daemon X Machina a run for its money. Described as a "high-speed mech action game set on a devastated future Earth", this one has players taking control of a weaponised humanoid...
News Looks Like RetroBit's 6-Button Pad Will Be Essential For The Mega Drive Mini
Coming in August
Today, Sega announced 10 more games for its upcoming Mega Drive Mini console – and one of the most exciting inclusions is Street Fighter II': Special Champion Edition, the very first Sega port of Capcom's seminal one-on-one brawler. There's just one small problem: the Mega Drive Mini ships with a 3-button pad in the west.
Nintendo Download 16th May (Europe)
Sniper Elite V2! Guilty Gear! Rock of Ages 2! Castlevania Collection!
The latest Nintendo Download update for Europe has arrived, and it's bringing new games galore to the eShop in your region. As always, be sure to drop a vote in our poll and comment down below with your potential picks for the week. Enjoy! Switch Retail - New Releases: Sniper...
News Build And Play Together In Super Mario Maker 2's Multiplayer Modes
Online and local support
If it wasn't already a dead giveaway when we started seeing Luigi in the promotional materials, a co-op construction mode has now been officially confirmed for Super Mario Maker 2. During the latest Direct presentation, Nintendo revealed how you'll be able to pass a Joy-Con to a friend in the sequel and get them to help out...
News The Moon Allows You To Create Night Themed Levels In Super Mario Maker 2
Angry Sun is also back
Remember the infamous Angry Sun from Super Mario Bros. 3? Well, it's making a comeback in Super Mario Maker 2. This time, though, it will be joined by its friend: the Moon! The Moon course part is tied to the various themes within the game. In addition to all of the existing themes from the first Super Mario Maker game on the...
Video Trine 4 Is Looking Absolutely Beautiful
The biggest Trine yet
Modus Games has shared a new video for Frozenbyte's upcoming Trine 4: The Nightmare Prince, giving us a look at some lovely looking gameplay and exploring the developer's journey while making the game. Trine 4 will feature an all-new story that reunites Amadeus, Pontius, and Zoya, returning to its traditional 2.5D aesthetic...
News Super Mario Maker 2 Invitational Event To Take Place Days Before E3
Watch the action live
Revealed as part of yesterday's Super Mario Maker 2 Direct - which you can watch again right here - was the Super Mario Maker 2 Invitational 2019. Despite the fact that the game won't even be released by this point, the event will be taking place on 8th June - just days before E3 kicks off. It'll see four members of the Super...
News Survival Horror Darkwood Brings The Scares To Switch Today, New Launch Trailer Released
One to play with the lights off
Atmospheric survival horror game Darkwood is launching on Nintendo Switch today and a creepy - but pretty cool - launch trailer has been released to celebrate. First announced for Switch back in the Spring Nindies Showcase, Darkwood is described as a "challenging survival horror that does not rely on jump scares"...
News John Wick Is Thinking He's Back Thanks To New Fortnite Crossover Event
"Do I look civilised to you?"
There's been a skin in Fortnite called 'John Wick' for ages, but now Lionsgate and Epic Games have made the whole deal official with an in-game event which showcases the movie character, who is famously played by the one and only Keanu Reeves. You can see him face off against the original 'John Wick' skin in the short...
News Buta san Explodes Onto Switch Today As Part Of Hamster's Arcade Archives Range
This little piggy went BOOM
Hamster's latest Arcade Archives release on Switch has been revealed, and this time we're being treated to 1987 arcade title, Buta san. Featuring the perfectly reasonable blend of playable pig characters and explosives, the game has you picking up randomly generated bombs and attempting to blow up other pigs. Each bomb...
News Hungry Baby: Party Treats Brings Manic Multiplayer Madness To Switch
Feast your eyes on the mayhem
From developer Digital Melody Games and publisher QubicGames, Hungry Baby: Party Treats looks set to become one of the craziest games to grace the Nintendo Switch eShop. Supporting up to four players at a time, the game puts you in the shoes of a delicious treat (do treats have shoes?) as you make your way across what...
Wednesday15th May 2019
News A New Pokémon Game Has Just Launched On Smartphones
Pokémon Rumble Rush comes to Android and iOS
Remember PokéLand? It was announced by The Pokémon Company a few years back and was positioned as a continuation of the Pokémon Rumble series. However, after the success of Pokémon GO everyone kinda forgot about it – until today, that is. It has now been revealed that the game goes by the title of...
News Three New NES Games Hit Switch, Plus A Special Version Of Star Soldier
They just keep coming
As has become tradition, another batch of NES games has now arrived on the Nintendo Entertainment System - Nintendo Switch Online app. Three 'new' games and one extra bonus await. As promised by Nintendo last week, the three main new additions are Donkey Kong Jr., Clu Clu Land
Random 23,000 Fans Petitioned To Get Reggie A New Chair, And It Worked
Update: And now it's arrived...
Update: Not wanting to let you down on your daily fix of essential Nintendo news, we are happy to confirm that the chair has now arrived. Phew! Original Article: Last month, as ex-Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aimé shared last minute photos and memories from his office,
News Nintendo Switch Overtakes PS4's Lifetime Sales In Japan
Having been on sale three years less
If you follow our regular Japanese charts updates, you'll likely remember that the country's Golden Week holiday caused a bit of a kerfuffle with the publication of chart data recently. Finally, things are starting to catch up, and Famitsu's estimates reveal that the Nintendo Switch has now overtaken PS4's...
News Nintendo Switch Online Users Can Now Buy Two Games For $99
Thanks to Nintendo's new voucher deal
This evening Nintendo has revealed a new special offer for Nintendo Switch Online subscribers in its Super Mario Maker 2 Direct presentation. Using the offer, subscribers to the company's online service can buy two eShop game vouchers for £84.00 / €99.00 / $99.00 and redeem them for a pair of games - these...
Talking Point Why Is It So Hard To Buy A Switch Dock Set?
A first world problem if ever there was one
We've just moved into a new office here at Nintendo Life, and one of the first things we decided we needed pronto was a second Switch dock for the TV, so we could bring in our consoles and use them when we were really supposed to be working. Back when the Switch was released, Nintendo made a point of...
Watch Super Mario Maker 2 Direct Broadcast - Live!
Building up the hype
Today's the day we learn a lot more about Super Mario Maker 2 – at 3pm PT / 6pm ET / 11pm BST we'll be getting a Nintendo Direct devoted to the upcoming Switch game, which launches on 28th June. The Direct will be 15 minutes long and "packed" with info about the upcoming release. <liveblog...
Review Akane - Stylish Sci-Fi Swordplay On Your Switch
Big trouble in Mega Tokyo
While it's impossible to look at Akane and not see the influences of some more obvious cultural touchstones – the body-augmentation of Ghost in the Shell; the motorbike-riding rebellion of Akira; the run-down futures of Blade Runner and 2000AD – when you start slashing your katana and unloading bullet death from your...
News These Fire Emblem Plushies Are Simply Adorable, You Guys
Roy has never been so cuddly!
If you're looking forward to the upcoming Fire Emblem: Three Houses on the Switch, perhaps you could cuddle one of these delightful Fire Emblem plushies while you wait. Produced by Japanese company Sanei Boeki, who also makes officially licensed Pokémon plushies you know these will be winners. These are the first ever...
Video Hyperkin's New Nintendo Switch Dock Looks Like A Tiny N64
Scratching that nostalgia itch
The Switch dock is a pretty essential piece of kit, especially if you want to make the most of your console's hybrid nature. Got multiple TVs in your home? You're going to need an extra dock, but the official option is surprisingly hard to come by on its own in 2019; at the time of writing, Nintendo is out of stock in...
News Devil May Cry For Switch Is The Same Game Featured In The 2018 HD Collection
The original game is the focus, for now
It's been roughly a week since Capcom announced the original Devil May Cry game was coming to the Switch this summer. Since then, we've heard how the Japanese company has "no plans" to release a standalone physical edition of the game on the eShop and ha
Random Geodude Gets Appointed As A Tourism Ambassador In Japan
Another day in Iwate Prefecture
Out of all of the Pokémon that could potentially become tourism mascots, you probably weren't expecting the floating rock-ground type Geodude to be the chosen one. Hiker would be proud. Japan's Iwate Prefecture recently teamed up with The Pokémon Company to make Geodude the official tourism ambassador for the area...
News Bandai Namco Announces God Eater 3 Switch Demo, Will Support Local Multiplayer
More details in time
In case you forgot, Bandai Namco is bringing God Eater 3 to the Switch this July. To help introduce Nintendo fans to the well-established series, its publisher will be releasing an action demo, featuring local multiplayer support. This announcement was made during an official Japanese God Eater live stream, however, it's...
News Super Arcade Soccer Slides Onto The Nintendo Switch Later This Month
They think it's all over
The football season may be at an end but that doesn't mean you have to turn to other sports for your entertainment – Spanish studio EnjoyUp Games have teamed up with Rubén Alcañiz to confirm that Super Arcade Soccer will launch on the Switch eShop later this month, offering you what could be the perfect tonic for your...
News The Mortal Kombat Movie Reboot Has Been Given The Greenlight
It's happening
Following the release of Mortal Kombat 11 last month, it's now been confirmed a new Mortal Kombat movie, in the form of a reboot, is on the way. The Warner Bros. action film will be shot in South Australia and is being led by the Malaysian-born Australian producer James Wan, who is best known for his work on the Saw series, Furious 7...
News Mable And The Wood Is A Metroidvania That Allows You To Slay Or Spare Your Enemies
Play the way you want to
Publisher Graffiti Games has confirmed that it is bringing Triplevision's Metroidvania Mable And The Wood to the Nintendo Switch this summer. The game tasks the player with hunting massive monsters and acquiring their power, morphing the main character into a clone blessed with the same attacks and skills. However, there's...
News Prepare To Suit Up In The Next Smash Bros. Ultimate Spirit Board Event
Lookin' sharp
Another week, another Super Smash Bros. Ultimate spirit event. This next one is titled "Suit Up!" and is all about well-dressed spirits. As usual, it will start on Friday and run for a total of three days. Here's the description from Nintendo's Twitter account: The three-day spirit event "Suit Up!" starts on 17/05! Spirits wearing...
News Nintendogs-Like Pet Sim Little Friends: Dogs & Cats Is Now Available To Pre-Order On Switch
And we have a new trailer too!
If you're craving a Nintendogs-style fix on Switch, Little Friends: Dogs & Cats could well end up being the perfect way to fill that void. Luckily for those who do fall into that very group, pre-orders have now gone live. Doing what Nintendon't (or should we say, haven't done yet), this game aims to bring that...
News Songbird Symphony Brings Cute Musical Platforming To Switch This July
New trailer released
PQube and developer Joysteak Studios' upcoming musical platformer Songbird Symphony is getting ever closer to launch and, to celebrate, a brand new trailer has been released. Blending your usual platform game traits with rhythm action elements, this one hopes to get players groovin' as they play. You'll need to feel the beat as...
Tuesday14th May 2019
Review Thief Simulator - A Brief Robbery Of Your Spare Time
It’s literally a steal
As illegal as it is in real-life, there’s something oddly satisfying about larceny in the digital world. From countless questlines for the Thieves Guild in The Elder Scrolls to the procedural heists of The Swindle, few things get your blood pumping in equal parts fear and elation quite like scoping a joint, filling your...
Review Super Robot Wars T - Enjoyable Tactical Mecha Goodness For Returning Fans And Newcomers Alike
The T is for ‘Terrific’
Super Robot Wars T is the most recent entry (and the first on Switch) in Bandai Namco's very successful series of tactical mecha adventures that stretch all the way back to deepest darkest 1991. With dozens upon dozens of previous entries under their belt you'd imagine they'd have exhausted Japan's supply of pilotable...
News Super Mario Maker 2 Nintendo Direct Airing Tomorrow, 15th May
Here are the times you need
Completely out of the blue, a Super Mario Maker 2 Nintendo Direct has been announced to air tomorrow, 15th May. The show will be 15 minutes long and "packed" with info about the upcoming release. The following description for the Direct has just been shared in a press release. "Tune in on Wednesday, May 15 at 3 p.m. PT...
Random Cinema Shocks Detective Pikachu Audience With Horror Movie Screening
Scary stuff
Even with the involvement of Ryan Reynolds, Pokémon Detective Pikachu has been marketed as a family-friendly film. Obviously, you would expect a few sparks, but last week at a screening for the film in Montreal, some kids got more of a shock than they expected. The cinema accidentally ran the R-rated Mexican-themed horror flick, The...
Random Man Steals Nintendo Switch On Camera In His Work Uniform
A "completely stupid" idea
A man located in the American state of Florida has been sentenced to five and a half years in prison after he was caught at the end of 2018 stealing a Nintendo Switch from another man's property in his work uniform. Kyle Sullivan stole a Switch console from the garage of Robert Love and then sped off in his getaway...
Random Mario Gets A Safer Sleep In His Original 3D Outing On Nintendo 64
Sweet dreams
If you've ever taken a break from Super Mario 64 or Super Mario Odyssey and left either game running, there's a good chance you've returned to find Mario sleeping on the job. In Odyssey, Mario could get some shuteye wherever he liked. He was such a solid sleeper, in fact, he didn't even need a proper ledge to nod off. It turns out his...
News The First Patch For Saints Row: The Third On Switch Rolls Out Later This Week
"We have seen your feedback over the weekend"
If you've played the Switch version of Saints Row: The Third - The Full Package since it was released last week, you might have noticed the open-world sandbox is a bit rough around the edges. To make the experience more enjoyable on Nintendo's hybrid device, Deep Silver is issuing its first patch for...
Random Modder Makes Ganondorf A Playable Fighter In Smash Bros. 64
The king of the Gerudo tribe joins the battle
When Super Smash Bros. started out life in 1999 on the Nintendo 64, there were only 12 fighters to select from. As "all-star" as this original cast was, unfortunately, Link was unable to duke it out with Ganondorf. Now, 20 years on, a modder by the name of JSsixtyfour has released a new ROM hack...
Review Venture Kid - A Workmanlike And Forgettable Mega Man Clone
You're not gonna go far, kid
They say that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery; if that is indeed the case, then few games are more overtly flattering to the classic Mega Man series than Venture Kid. This new release from FDG Entertainment isn’t shy when it apes the concept of Capcom’s legendary series, and while it does a reasonably...
Video Reggie Reflects On His Time At Nintendo And Why The Fans Liked Him So Much
Putting smiles on faces
Since Reggie retired from his role as the Nintendo of America president last month, he's been in demand all over the place. A week ago he delivered a commencement address at Ringling College and now he's spoken to The Sarasota Herald-Tribune newspaper, based in Florida, about his time as a student, position at Nintendo and...
News Netflix Will Host A Panel At E3 2019 About Developing Original Series Into Video Games
Stranger things have happened...
In recent years, Netflix has gravitated more and more towards the video game industry. It has got to the point where the streaming service is available on just about every device there is and the company is now acquiring creative rights to any video game series it can get its hands on. More recently, a Stranger...
News Atooi Provides Development Update On Its Upcoming Switch Projects
Chicken Wiggle, Treasurenauts and more!
The founder of Atooi, Jools Watsham, has released a new blog post discussing everything the company has been working on over the past four months. He began by apologising for the delay of Chicken Wiggle Workshop on the Switch. The current objective is to release the game by the fourth quarter of 2019. So,...
Monday13th May 2019
Random Japanese Smash Bros. Fans Are Obsessing Over Curry-Induced Female Blushing
For the love of Galeem...
Earlier this week, we shared the 'news' that Japanese players had been doing everything in their power to take a sneak peek at Princess Peach's royal undergarments. In what appears to be a rapidly progressing movement, a new obsession with making female fighters blush has now started to spread across those corners of the...
Review Sniper Elite V2 Remastered - The Ball-Busting Shooter Is Back, Warts And All
Reich on target?
It's 1945. The Second World War is drawing to a close as Hitler's Reich is forced further into retreat. The streets of Berlin have become a warzone with Allied and Nazi forces wrestling for control of the city. But the Germans have one last card to play. The V2 rocket program is one of the most advanced weapon systems of its time,...
Japanese Charts Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Fights Its Way Back To Second Place
Hardware sales nowhere to be seen
Famitsu's Japanese chart figures are now in for 29th April - 5th May, revealing that Super Smash Bros. Ultimate has jumped back up into second place. PS4 title Days Gone has managed to keep hold of number one with another decent week of sales; the rest of the top ten is made up entirely of Switch games. Here are...
Video 7 Minutes Of New Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3: The Black Order Gameplay
Characters, cut scenes and action
Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3: The Black Order is now just over two months away from launching on Switch, so what better time to look over some juicy gameplay footage? Shared by the folks over at Game Informer, the video above shows roughly seven minutes of new footage. It's worth noting that the final product could...
News WWE 2K Dev Not Happy With Recent Games, Will Create New Wrestling IP To Re-Energise Staff
"Our creators are beginning to lose sight of their passion"
Japanese developer Yuke's - the studio behind the WWE 2K series of wrestling games - has created a second internal team which will develop a new wrestling IP. The WWE 2K series has seen a pretty hefty chunk of backlash in recent years (the WWE 2K18 launch on Switch instantly springs to...
News 3D Dungeon-Crawling RPG Mary Skelter 2 Is Heading To Switch In The West
Original game included
Idea Factory International has revealed that Mary Skelter 2 will receive a release on Nintendo Switch in North America and Europe. The game is said to expand upon the core elements found in PS Vita title Mary Skelter: Nightmares, bringing "a world teeming with twists and turns" to Switch. It features a brand new battle...
News Discord App For Switch Would 'Need Nintendo's Blessing'
But with enough public support it 'could be a thing'
The makers of voice and text chat app Discord were vocal with their enthusiasm for bringing the service to Nintendo Switch back in 2017. It seems that they're still keen to help out players who are perhaps less than happy with the Kyoto company's official solution to voice chat on the console...
News Super Monkey Ball Creator Has No Idea Why The Game Was So Popular
Err... Because it was amazing?
If we let our minds think back to simpler times, when our beloved purple cube of joy was consistently hooked up to our TVs, several games instantly pop into view. Of course there are the GameCube favourites like Super Smash Bros. Melee, The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker, and Metroid Prime, but there was also Super...
News Soko Banana Is A Brand New Game Being Developed For The NES
Yes, for the actual NES hardware
Almost every day, we see waves of online users replying to game reveals with something along the lines of "yeah, but is it coming to Switch", desperate for another game on their platform of choice. Isn't it about time we started asking new questions instead of simply port-begging for more games on Nintendo's newest...
Random The Captivating Mystery Of Pilotwings’ Crashing Plane
And what it means for the art of emulation
These days, we’re used to games evolving over time; developers add content, patch out bugs and generally tinker with their creations for months (if not years) after their publication, subtly re-shaping them into a form which often differs quite wildly from the initial release. Even though this practice...
Review Strike Suit Zero: Director's Cut - A Cool Premise Hobbled By Poor Execution
Zero to hero?
Originally kickstarted into life on PC back in 2013, Born Ready’s Strike Suit Zero was released to somewhat mixed reviews which most commonly cited problems with terrible checkpointing during missions, dumb squad AI and the late stage at which you get your hands on the eponymous suit itself. A Director’s Cut addressing these issues...
News Get Pokémon And Detective Pikachu Discounts And Wallpapers With My Nintendo (North America)
30% off games, free wallpapers
The latest batch of My Nintendo rewards for North America has now gone live, and things are a little different this time around as it celebrates the world of Pokémon. The rewards show some love to both the Detective Pikachu movie, which hit cinemas this weekend just gone, and also the upcoming Pokémon Sword and...
UK Charts Saints Row: The Third Has Decent Switch Launch, Big Names Stand Firm At The Top
Mario Kart still on top for Nintendo
UK chart data is now in for the week ending 11th May, revealing that the new Switch release of Saints Row: The Third - The Full Package has debuted at number 15. It was another quiet week at retail this week, with all of the top six staying in exactly the same positions as last week. Things were pretty close...
News PlatinumGames Boss Interested In Seeing How The Studio Would Tackle Battle Royale
"It’s a very interesting genre"
Love it or hate it, the battle royale genre is still one of the hottest areas of gaming at the moment. By this point, we imagine almost everyone on the planet has at least heard of Fortnite, and other games like Apex Legends and PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds have also consistently been making headlines since they...
News Command The Dead When Undead Horde Rises Up On Switch Later This Week
A "necromantic action game"
Finnish developer 10tons has shared the news that its upcoming Switch release Undead Horde will arrive later this week on 15th May. Receiving "very positive" reviews on Steam since its launch this March, Undead Horde is a combination of action-RPG, real-time strategy, and hack'n'slash genres. As you can see in the...
News Detective Pikachu Writer Wants To See An American Idol-Style Jigglypuff Sequel
Wouldn't we all?
Pokémon Detective Pikachu has had a pretty stellar launch, enjoying the biggest opening weekend for any video game movie ever, so can we already start dreaming of a sequel? We're not sure, but let's do it anyway. To be fair, we're not the only ones already imagining a second exploration of Ryme City; Screen Rant recently sat down...
Video Keeping A Steady Grip On Sniper Elite V2 Remastered On Switch
Taking stock
We've been keeping our sights on Sniper Elite V2 Remastered on Switch since it was announced. Amidst all the whizzbang run and gun shooters out there, Sniper Elite is more methodical and requires a bit more thought than 'which of my guns shoots the most bullets?'. So when Rebellion asked if we wanted to do a sponsored video looking at...
Sunday12th May 2019
Rumour Pokémon Sword & Shield Might Be Compatible With Pokémon GO
Linking up
Pokémon GO has been insanely successful for Niantic and The Pokémon Company, so it makes perfect sense for Game Freak to make the popular mobile game compatible with its upcoming Switch release, Pokémon Sword and Shield. It now appears we could be finding out about potential compatibility between the two games sooner than planned,...
News Pokémon Detective Pikachu Shocks The Competition In Its Opening Weekend
Electrifying
Warner Bros. and Legendary’s live-action film, Detective Pikachu, has defied the video game movie curse at the North American box office in its opening weekend, collecting a total of $58 million when it launched across 4,202 venues. Disney and Marvel’s all-star heroes in Avengers: Endgame managed to withstand the pocket monster...
Better than before
Sonic the Hedgehog has struggled to live up to expectations for a long time now. Unlike Nintendo's mascot, Mario, Sonic's adventures haven't always worked out, mostly because of his "gotta go fast" attitude and take on life. Fortunately, this all changed in 2017, when Christian Whitehead was given free run by Sega and...
News Image & Form Is Preparing "Something Special" For Next Week
Get excited!
We know how passionate Image & Form are when it comes to the SteamWorld series, with the developer releasing its latest entry at the end of last month. So, what's next? Nobody is really sure, but what we do know is the Swedish-based company has been preparing "something special" for next week. The developer made this comment over on...
Video Tetris Sounds Even Better On This Outdated Flip-Dot Display
Now all we need is the theme song
Earlier this year, the timeless tile-matching puzzle game was reinvented as a battle royale known as Tetris 99 on the Switch. Nintendo followed this up recently with the release of the paid Big Block DLC – adding two new offline modes. If you’re perhaps seeking more of a classic fix, how about Tetris on an old...
Saturday11th May 2019
Random Frozen Rayman Spotted In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Tip of the ice
Nintendo and Ubisoft might have grown increasingly friendly during the Switch generation, but unfortunately, it's still not enough for Masahiro Sakurai and his team working on Super Smash Bros. Ultimate to include the French publisher's iconic mascot Rayman in the base version on the game. Still, with four DLC character slots...
News SNK Releasing Transparent Neo Geo Mini To Celebrate The Samurai Shodown Series
See everything
Ever since the release of the Nintendo Switch in 2017, SNK has worked hard to make its retro library of Neo Geo games readily available on the eShop. In between all of these classic and slightly enhanced releases, the Japanese company found time to release two different miniature systems. Now, in an attempt to build hype for the...
News Sega Ages Line Struggling To Appeal In Japan, Interest Overseas Better Than Expected
"Japanese sales need to be better"
Although the west has had to wait much longer for each release in the Sega Ages line on the Nintendo Switch, the demand for this retro-inspired series has been better than anticipated – with games such as Sonic the Hedgehog, Out Run and Alex Kidd in Miracle World selling particularly well in Eu
Random Xbox's Major Nelson Seemingly Confirms The Next DLC Character For Dragon Ball FighterZ
Say what?
Earlier this week, Arc System Works and Bandai Namco released the latest update for the superb brawler, Dragon Ball FighterZ. Alongside this, was the launch of the new paid DLC fighter Goku , based on the much-younger looking version featured in the Dragon Ball GT anime series. Now, in a completely unexpected reveal, the last fighter for...
News Fight For Time Travel Or Teleportation In Next Weekend's Splatoon 2 Splatfest
Choose your superpower
Alongside the Tetris 99 competition next weekend (giving you a chance to unlock an exclusive Tetris Game Boy theme), Splatoon 2 will be holding another Splatfest in both North America and Europe. The big question this time around is would you prefer to be able to time travel or
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (May 11th)
Here are our picks, but what are yours?
And just like that, yet another week has gone and passed us by. We've had a pretty huge sale on the eShop and finalised Nintendo E3 plans to get all excited about over the last few days, but now it's time to sit back and talk about how we'll be enjoying our weekends. We've shared our gaming plans below, but...
Friday10th May 2019
Feature Every Nintendo Console Ranked From Worst To Best
Get your pitchfork ready...
Nintendo has a storied history of riding the crest of the video game wave, starting with 1977's Color TV-Game, which was exclusive to Japan and kicked-off the company's habit of revising its hardware (four iterations appeared between '77 and '80). However, it would be the NES that marked Nintendo's true entry into the...
Review Saints Row: The Third - The Full Package - The Next Best Thing To Grand Theft Auto On Switch?
Purple reign
Once upon a time, Saints Row was tipped as the ‘new’ Grand Theft Auto, with its sprawling urban open-world and a big focus on gang warfare – and while it didn’t take long for us to realise developer Volition didn’t quite have the pedigree of Rockstar, once the series started embracing its over-the-top action and violence, it...
News These Custom Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Tracks Have Us Dreaming Of A Future Track Creator
Super Mario Kart Maker?
With a series as large and wonderful as Mario Kart, it can be tricky to pin down a favourite. If we had to, we'd probably go with Mario Kart 8 Deluxe - don't worry, we still love the others - mostly thanks to the fact that the series now seems to have reached a point where everything is so close to perfect. We just don't get...
News Digital Foundry Finds Mortal Kombat 11 Also Using Switch's 'Boost Mode'
You win
It seems that NetherRealm is one of the first third-party studios to have taken advantage of Switch's 'boost mode', according to our friends over at Digital Foundry. The behind-the-scenes mode, which released with the console's latest firmware update, enables developers to take advantage of increased clock speeds to improve game performance...
News Behold The Tragic Tale Of The Man Behind Castlevania
"Konami placed profits above all else"
The Castlevania series is one of gaming's most famous franchises and has spawned a long line of video games as well as TV shows, albums and loads of associated merchandise. However, fresh insight into the development of the original NES / Famicom trilogy – unearthed by shmuplations.com – reveals that the...
Video Can A Headstrap Really Fix Zelda VR And Labo VR?
We put the Sweat Proof Gaming strap to the test
Labo VR is a great introduction to the world of Virtual Reality for Switch owners, but the much-hyped VR support it brings to Zelda: Breath of the Wild is a little disappointing – we found that it was disorienting enough to make us feel quite unwell, in fact.
News 3DS Sales Might Be Lower, But The Demand Is Still Stable
More handheld series also expected on Switch
Although there was no mention of future games support for the 3DS at Nintendo's financial briefing last month, a recently translated Q&A has revealed the system is still performing, sales-wise. Despite a scaled-back sales plan for the 3DS this fiscal year, Nintendo President Shuntaro Furukawa...
Random You Can Now Buy A Pikachu Hoodie For Your Parrot
Finally!
We all like to pick up the occasional bit of gaming merch every now and again, especially when it comes to cool looking t-shirts that can show off our hobby when out and about, but shouldn't our pets be welcome to get in on the action, too? Of course they should. As if inside a bizarre dream where Animal Crossing has fully merged with...
Competition Celebrate 15 Years Of QubicGames, Lots Of Codes Up For Grabs
It's Party Time
To celebrate 15 Years of QubicGames we've teamed up with the company in question to bring you a massive code giveaway. Along with heavily discounted games on the eShop QubicGames have kindly donated over 100(!) Nintendo Switch download codes for a selection of their games including Akane, Blazing Beaks, Ma
News JRPG Earthlock Is The Latest To Receive A Super Rare Games Physical Release On Switch
Special Collector's Edition also available
Super Rare Games has shared more information on the physical edition for Earthlock, one of five new releases revealed last month. 4,000 standard copies of the game - which we awarded a healthy 8/10 in our review - will be going on sale, with pre-orders going live on 16th May. In
News Nintendo Takes Down Switch Listing For Ubisoft's MMO Sandbox Game Growtopia
So, is it not coming after all?
If you've been looking forward to trying out Ubisoft's Growtopia on Switch then, well... We don't know what to tell you. Back in February, a Taiwanese rating for the MMO sandbox game suggested that a Switch version could well on the way. A month later, the game appeared on Nintendo's very own website, which we took...
News The Pokémon Company Will Launch A "New And Exciting" Mobile Game By March 2020
In collaboration with DeNA
A brand new Pokémon mobile game is now in the works thanks to a partnership between The Pokémon Company and DeNA. DeNA, the Japanese company which partnered with Nintendo to release Miitomo, Super Mario Run, Fire Emblem Heroes, Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp, and the upcoming Mario Kart Tour
News Panic Button Studio Head Adam Creighton Steps Down, Moving On To Something New
Retro Studios, perhaps?
Studio head of Panic Button, Adam Creighton, has revealed that he has stepped down from his role at the company and is "moving on to something new". Panic Button has become something of a fan-favourite name amongst Nintendo Switch owners as of late, largely thanks to its porting efforts with games like DOOM, Wolfenstein,...
News Psyonix Releases Rocket League Roadmap To Outline Its Plans For This Summer
Business as usual
Following on from last week's epic announcement, the Rocket League developer Psyonix has now released a summer roadmap for the popular vehicular soccer video game to put any concerned minds at ease. This roadmap highlights all of the new features and improvements coming to the game over the next several months. The developer also...
News Tecmo Bowl Is Joining Hamster's Arcade Archives Series On The Switch
Coming soon
If you're fond of retro sports titles, you'll be pleased to hear Hamster will soon release the 1987 arcade game, Tecmo Bowl, on the Nintendo Switch. This new entry in the Arcade Archives line, as the name suggests, was originally developed by the Japanese company Tecmo. Nintendo fans are likely to be more familiar with the NES iteration...
News Crash Team Racing Gets Official Line Of Merch And Clothing
With an awesome incense burner of all things
With Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled's launch now speeding into view, Numskull Designs has announced an official merchandise range for eager fans. If you can't wait for Crash's latest outing on Switch - we're only just over a month away from release - you might want to treat yourself to one or two of...
News You'll Be Able To Customise Your Ride In Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled
Plenty of insane unlocks
Customisation in kart racing games is all the rage nowadays. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe includes this feature and so does the upcoming release Team Sonic Racing. When Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled starts its engine this June, it will also have it. Yep, the game based on the original 1999 PlayStation release, will allow players to...
News New Challengers Approach In BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle This Month, Including Persona's Teddie
Smash who?
Arc System Works and PQube have revealed the release date for BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle's upcoming DLC, which is set to add four new playable characters to the game. As previously revealed, Naoto Kurogane from BlazBlue, Teddie from Persona 4 Arena, Seth from Under Night In-Birth and Heart Aino from Arcana Hearts will all be joining the...
News Morphies Law Version 2.0 Patch Is "Fast Approaching", Beta Test Incoming
Win a free copy of the game
Remember Morphies Law? The intriguing, body mass-changing shooter that surprise-launched on the Switch eShop last year? Well, it looks like the game's finally about to receive its long-anticipated update to fix all those pesky launch issues. If you read through our review at the time or tried the game out for yourself,...
50% off if you own other selected games
Launching today on Nintendo Switch is Blazing Beaks, a twin-stick shooter from QubicGames. As you can see from the launch trailer above, this one looks pretty quackers (sorry). Featuring both a story mode and a multiplayer tournament mode, Blazing Beaks has players blasting their way through randomly...
Review Meow Motors - A Pleasant, If Unremarkable, Drive
Feline fine enough
The cynical amongst us might look at a third-party kart racer on a Nintendo system and wonder: really, what's the point? With Mario Kart 8 in its Deluxe form on Switch arguably the pinnacle of the plumber's long-running racing series, you'd be forgiven for thinking any developer putting a kart racer on a Nintendo platform has some...
Thursday9th May 2019
News One Mortal Kombat 11 Developer Had To See A Therapist After Violent Dreams
"I kind of just stopped wanting to go to sleep"
Mortal Kombat 11 hasn't had the smoothest launch. The new fighting game was criticised for being a grind-fest and more recently, there have been serious allegations of toxic work culture at NetherRealm Studios during the development cycle. If that wasn't already enough, one of the individuals involved...
Nintendo Download 9th May (North America)
Saints Row: The Third, Sniper Elite V2 and Redout!
The latest Nintendo Download update for North America has arrived, and it's bringing new games galore to the eShop in your region. As always, be sure to drop a vote in our poll and comment down below with your potential picks for the week. Enjoy! Nintendo Switch: Saints Row: The Third - The Full...
Feature Eevee x Tamagotchi Is A Surprisingly Resilient Virtual Pet For A New Generation
Your very own pocket-sized Pocket Monster
A while back, we reported on the news that two of the world's most famous 'virtual pet' brands – Pokémon and Tamagotchi – were joining forces in the form of Eevee x Tamagotchi, a keyring-sized gadget which contains (you guessed it) your very own monochrome Eevee to look after. Now, several months after...
News Here Are The Top 30 Best-Selling eShop Games Of April 2019 (North America)
Full of AAA and indies alike
Nintendo has shared a list of the top 30 best-selling games on the Nintendo eShop for April. Alongside the big names you'd expect to see, we also have a fair number of indies and third-party releases. The list has been posted on the Nintendo Switch news channel, distributed specifically to users in North America. It...
Nintendo Download 9th May (Europe)
Saints Row! Super Dragon Ball Heroes! For The King!
The latest Nintendo Download update for Europe has arrived, and it's bringing new games galore to the eShop in your region. As always, be sure to drop a vote in our poll and comment down below with your potential picks for the week. Enjoy! Switch Retail - New Releases: SAINTS ROW: THE THIRD - THE...
Random Detective Pikachu Has Turned Bill Nighy Into A Serious Pokémon Fan
“I love the collecting"
Tomorrow finally sees the launch of the Pokémon Detective Pikachu movie, one of several relatively recent endeavours for the franchise which has thrust the popular pocket monsters back into the starlight. Actor Bill Nighy, who stars as Howard Clifford in the film, has recently been won over by Pikachu and co., seemingly...
News Horizon Zero Dawn And Mass Effect Actors Star In New Switch RPG Masquerada: Songs And Shadows
Available today
Launching today on Nintendo Switch is Masquerada: Songs and Shadows, an RPG which first appeared on PC back in 2016. Actually described as a tactical RPG, Masquerada: Songs and Shadows is a fully-voiced adventure featuring a cast which includes Jennifer Hale (of Mass Effect, Mortal Kombat 11, and DuckTales), Matt Mercer (of Kingdom...
Reminder The Latest Free Update For Dragon Ball FighterZ Is Now Live
Even more reasons to join the battle
One of the standout brawlers on the Switch right now is Dragon Ball FighterZ. The Arc System Works release first arrived on the platform in 2018 and has improved over time with a number of free content updates and DLC character releases. The latest free content update unlocks seasonal gacha, a new course for the...
News Fortnite Season 9 Takes You To The Future With Improved Switch Performance
New locations, weapons, and more
The volcano has erupted, forever changing some of the most famous locations on the map. There are new areas to explore, new goodies to acquire, and a brand new battle pass. All of this can only mean one thing: Fortnite Season 9 starts today. One of the new features sure to catch your eye from the get-go is the new...
News EA Brings Its Cheaper 'Best Hits' Range To Switch In Japan, Starting With FIFA 19
That's one way to ruin the box
EA has revealed that FIFA 19 will soon be treated to a 'Best Hits' release in Japan, giving customers the chance to simultaneously pick up the game at a lower price point and immediately figure out how they're going to avoid displaying that case. The release is reportedly scheduled for a 6th June launch and will be...
News Taito's Ninja Warriors Will Once Again Hit Our Screens This July
In Japan, at least
Remember that Ninja Warriors sequel we reported on a while back? We've not heard anything about it for a while, but last month (sorry, we must have been asleep) Taito confirmed that the game – which is being developed in conjunction with Natsume Atari – will hit Japanese PS4 and Switches in July of this year. Taito has also...
News PlatinumGames' Studio Head Talks About Strong Professional Relations With Nintendo
"We've been friends for a long time"
In the same interview with VGC, Platinum Games' studio head, Atushi Inaba, spoke about the positive relations the company had maintained with Nintendo over the years and how respect and trust played a major part in the relationship. "Nintendo is a company that respects creators. From that perspective, it is a...
Video Detective Pikachu Movie Trailer Reimagined As A Game Boy Color Game
So happy together
Before you head off to your local cinema tomorrow to catch Pokémon Detective Pikachu, you might want to give this fanmade demake video a watch. You know, for a healthy mix of fresh excitement and nostalgia. The folks over at Nintendo Wire have shared this Game Boy Color-inspired demake of the film's first official trailer,...
News Comedy Co-Op RPG Super Cane Magic ZERO Arrives On Switch This Month
What is going on?
Indie developer Studio Evil and publisher Intragames have revealed that Super Cane Magic ZERO is launching on Nintendo Switch on 30th May. The game follows a party of crazy characters on a mission to save the world of WOTF from a magical dog who has taken out the internet, coated the Moon in chocolate, and caused an army of...
News Smash Up The City As A Giant Monster In This Free Nintendo Labo VR Minigame
Download it from the Switch news channel
Remember the free 'Alien Bopping' game added to the Labo Toy-Con 04: VR Kit at the end of April? Well, Nintendo has now released another mini-game. This time it's about smashing up a city as a gigantic green Godzilla-like creature. The only difference is this monster shoots red balls (imagine them as lasers)...
News Bubsy's Next Outing Has Been Delayed For The Nintendo Switch
Now arriving this summer
Yes, we know we said Bubsy: Paws On Fire! was coming to the Switch this month, whether you wanted it or not, but it turns out the game's publisher Accolade and developer Choice Provisions have decided to delay the return of the infamous video game mascot from the '90s. Instead of launching on the Switch eShop next week on...
News Astral Chain Has No Link To Axed Xbox One Project Scalebound
"It's all in your imagination"
In a recent interview with VGC, Platinum Games' studio head, Atushi Inaba, was asked if the upcoming Switch exclusive Astral Chain had been influenced by the previously cancelled Xbox One title, Scalebound. There are supposedly no similarities between the two games: "I can’t go in to detail about how the different...
News New Book Aims To Chronicle The Unseen History Of SNK's Metal Slug Series
Metal Slug: The Ultimate History will go behind the scenes
UK publisher Bitmap Books has announced that it is producing an officially-licenced history of SNK's beloved Metal Slug franchise, and has been given "unprecedented access" to the company's archives in order to compile the publication. Metal Slug: The Ultimate History is the first...
News GRIP: Combat Racing Update Channels Wipeout For A '90s Nostalgia Trip
Party like it's 2097
A free update has been announced for GRIP: Combat Racing that brings '90s-style anti-grav crafts to the 2018 arcade racer. Players will be able to try out the new vehicle class known as AirBlades and race against the standard wheel-based Rollers on all the old tracks, plus some new ones set in outer space. Coming from developer...
Wednesday8th May 2019
News Nintendo President Comments On The Risks Of A Potential Hostile Takeover
"We do have systems in place"
In a Q+A session during Nintendo's financial results briefing for the year ending March 2019, shared today on Nintendo's website, company president Shuntaro Furukawa addressed a question which explored the possibility of a hostile takeover. Just like the events of Ubisoft's recent battle against Vivendi, where the...
Japanese Charts Nintendo Switch Is Already On The Verge Of Surpassing PS4's Lifetime Sales
Just over 5k sales in it
Famitsu's Japanese chart figures are now in for 22nd - 28th April, revealing that the Nintendo Switch is tantalisingly close to surpassing the lifetime sales of PS4 in the region. Before we jump over to console sales, let's quickly take a look at the latest software charts. Note that all of the information here is actually...
Random The Detective Pikachu Full Movie "Leak" Is Better Than We Expected
We couldn't resist sharing this...
Ryan Reynolds and everyone else involved in the production of the live-action Pokémon movie Detective Pikachu have done a tremendous job promoting the film in the lead-up to its release. Unfortunately, though, it looks like someone on the internet might have leaked the entire movie already. Yep, even the voice of...
Review Shakedown: Hawaii - A Promising Game Buried Beneath Tedious Busywork
I want the world, I want the whole world!
VBlank Entertainment’s Retro City Rampage was a remarkable indie jab at video game giant Grand Theft Auto. Featuring everything from high-octane action to time-travelling shenanigans, it was a game that got everything right. It was smart, funny, gorgeous... in short, pretty much everything you’d want in...
Random Nintendo Shuts Down Its Anti-Piracy Website
Farewell, angry Mario
Like many other video game companies, Nintendo does not tolerate piracy. Over the past year, we have heard about the Japanese publisher and developer taking action against individuals selling modified systems and sharing ROMS online. This has resulted in a number of legal battles and some hefty fines. As part of its measures...
News Nintendo Hints At Further Switch Online Exclusives Following Tetris 99
"We need to continue offering elements like this"
In a newly translated Q&A with investors from the end of March, Nintendo President Shuntaro Furukawa has highlighted the success of Tetris 99 as a factor for increased Nintendo Switch Online subscriptions and hinted at further exclusives to help drive interest in the service. Responding to...
News First 4 Figures Shares Updated Details Of Zelda Twilight Princess Midna Statue
On your marks, get set, budget!
First 4 Figures has made a name for itself releasing quality statues of characters from throughout video game history. The fine quality of the company's output carries a price tag to match, but you can't argue with the painstaking effort that goes into each piece. The company has released the above video diary...
News Nintendo Adds Three More Games To The Switch Online NES Library Next Week
Surprise, surprise
Following on from last week's website reveal, Nintendo has now officially confirmed Donkey Kong Jr., Clu Clu Land and VS. Excitebike will arrive on the Switch Online NES service on 15th May. Thanks to the official PR, we now have a bit more information about each of these classic games:
News Cadence Of Hyrule Listing Appears On The European Switch eShop
Is a release close by?
The highly-anticipated Nindie release, Cadence of Hyrule: Crypt of the NecroDancer, appears to be arriving at some point between now and the end of this month on the Nintendo Switch. After showing up in a Nintendo newsletter promoting the games coming to the Switch later this month, a listing for the rhythm action-adventure...
News Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3: The Black Order Assembles Two New Playable Characters
More than 24 in total
If you're finally getting over the Avengers: Endgame hype (there are no spoilers here, before you ask), you may well want to start turning your attention towards upcoming Switch exclusive Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3: The Black Order. First announced back in December, the game is set to fight its way onto the Switch on 19th...
Video Fan Recreates Smash Bros. Melee Opening With Smash Ultimate's Video Editor
Incredible
If you get as hopelessly nostalgic around Super Smash Bros. Melee as we do, you're definitely in for a treat with this video. Smash Bros. Reddit member sass253 has shared a recreation of Melee's opening sequence, created entirely within Super Smash Bros. Ultimate's video editor. While some of the movie's scenes simply cannot be...
Movie Review Pokémon Detective Pikachu Does Enough To Break The 'Bad Video Game Movie' Curse
Mewtwo or Magikarp standard?
Films based on video games have had a bit of a bad reputation, to say the least. Whether it's the wonderfully dated Mortal Kombat, or the infamously muddled and confused Super Mario Bros., the line 'it's good for a video game movie' is one we've heard all too often. Now that Pokémon Detective Pikachu has been unleashed...
News Sega Revives The Super Monkey Ball Series With A New Trademark In Japan
Roll on!
A day after we highlighted the Indiegogo project Rolled Out!, which is described by its creator as a "love letter" to the Super Monkey Ball series, it's now been discovered Sega has filed a trademark for Tabegoro! Super Monkey Ball in Japan. At this point in time, the company has not made any official announcement regarding the development...
Video Detective Pikachu Movie Cast Plays 'Who's That Pokémon?'
Poor Clefairy
If you watched the Pokémon anime growing up, you're probably scarily familiar with the 'Who's That Pokémon?' game which would play in ad breaks. The aim of the game is simple: guess which Pokémon is represented by the silhouette on screen. The folks over at IGN decided to play the game with the cast of the upcoming Detective...
News Neo Geo's Gunlord X Blasts Onto Switch In Just Two Weeks
Running and gunning for release very soon
German developer NGDEV has announced that it's bringing an enhanced port of 'eurostyle' action platformer Gunlord X to Switch on 22nd May. You might recognise it as plain old Gunlord which launched originally on Neo Geo and Dreamcast in the year 2012. Yes, both of those systems were extremely old even seven...
Random A Fresh Batch Of Kirby Merch Drops On His Japanese Website
All the best stuff's made in Japan
The official Japanese Kirby website has published a new collection of items for Japanese fans to snap up. If you find yourself in need of beautification, it seems that HAL Laboratory's platforming pink puffball has got you covered with an adorable range of make up and associated cosmetics. As you can see below,...
News Arcade Archives Ninja Gaiden Sneaks Onto Nintendo Switch Tomorrow
Not the NES version
Hamster has revealed the next game in its ever-growing Arcade Archives series on Switch, and this time we're being treated to Ninja Gaiden. Released in Japanese arcades back in 1989, Ninja Gaiden is a side-scrolling beat 'em up which actually first arrived in North America and Europe just months before. It's worth noting that...
News Frane: Dragons' Odyssey Brings More RPG Action To Switch Tomorrow
Battles and romance aplenty
In today's episode of 'here's another RPG from Kemco', we present to you Frane: Dragon's Odyssey. The game launches on Nintendo Switch tomorrow. The story follows Kunah, a boy from the fire dragon tribe, as he gets summoned by the god that reigns over the world above. His mission is to bring Escude, a lost girl from the...
Talking Point Detective Pikachu & Let's Go Are The Keys To A New Pokémon Audience
Evolving the monster and raising its EVs for the next generation
A couple of weekends ago we took our customary Saturday afternoon stroll through the local park. It was a bright sunlit day, with detritus from blooming trees floating in the gentle spring breeze while groups of people, young and old, wandered the park together, heads down, their eyes...
Random Rare Promo Art For Unaired Cartoon Show Features A Metroid Gender-Swap
The artist obviously never finished the game in five hours or under
Occasionally a piece of concept art for a treasured icon of gaming pops up and we all gawp and have a laugh at how off-model the initial sketches looked before the character was established. Even official takes on characters can be vastly different from the versions we know and love...
News Nintendo 'Must Keep Up' With Cloud Tech, But Sees Further Potential In Dedicated Hardware
"Delivering unique entertainment... will continue to be our top priority"
As rumours and whispers of new consoles from all the big companies abound (as they always do at this point in a console generation), and with Google preparing its entrance into the gaming space with its cloud-based Stadia tech, questions are starting to be asked of Nintendo's...
News Here's Your First Look At Koral, A Switch Puzzler Developed Entirely At Sea
Available next week
A reveal trailer has been released for upcoming Switch title Koral, a puzzle game interestingly developed entirely at sea. Described by its creator as "a love letter to the ocean", Koral has players diving into the beautiful underwater world, solving puzzles to bring life back to coral reefs. You can flow anywhere you like to...
News Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Celebrates Mother's Day With In-Game Event
Mum's the word!
Nintendo has revealed the theme for the next Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Spirit event, and this time it's doubling up as a celebration for Mother's Day. Called 'Mum's the Word!', the event will kick off this Friday and lasts for three days as always. The Spirit board will be littered with motherly characters for you to win, and...
News My Big Sister Is An RPG-Like Adventure Starring A Sarcastic Twelve-Year-Old
Coming to Switch this Friday
Launching in just two days' time on Nintendo Switch is My Big Sister, an RPG-like adventure from indie developer Stranga Games. Taking on the role of Luzia, a sarcastic twelve-year-old with a playful sense of humuor, players are tasked with ensuring that both her, and her big sister Sombria, make it back home after...
News Xenon Racer Returns For Another Lap With Version 1.04 Now Available
Troubled Switch port gets a performance-boosting patch
After stalling on the start line, it appears that the Switch version Xenon Racer, the futuristic racing game from 3DClouds, may have finally caught up with the pack. Responding to criticism of the game at launch, the studio vowed to address performance issues and had several patches in the works...
News Super Tennis Blast Serves Up Arcade Fun On Switch This Month
Move over, Mario
Indie developer Unfinished Pixel is bringing Super Tennis Blast to Nintendo Switch later this month, it has confirmed. Geared around local multiplayer, Super Tennis Blast is a lighthearted arcade experience designed to be accessible for players of all skill levels. Unlike your AAA sports games, this one is going for that old-school...
Tuesday7th May 2019
News Mario Kart Wii Sold Five Times As Many Copies As Mario Kart 8 Over The Last Financial Year
Despite being 11 years old
If you need any further proof that Nintendo's evergreen classics are of incredible importance to the company, this little statistic should do very nicely indeed. Towards the end of last month, Nintendo shared its latest financial report. Thanks to this, we were able to share lists of the all-time best-selling games across...
News Playing Pokémon Regularly As A Kid Can Activate A Special Region In Your Brain, Study Finds
You're a Pokémon Master
If you put hours and hours into games such as Pokémon Red and Blue throughout your childhood, your brain may well have created a small region dedicated to remembering Pikachu and the gang. Researchers from Standford University have discovered that adults who played Pokémon games extensively as children have a region of...
Random Zelda: Breath Of The Wild Player Takes On Overworld Boss With Cucco Army
Absolutely cucco
One of the fantastic things about The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is how you can experiment with enemies and challenges. We've seen players use rocks to fly across the land of Hyrule and others beat the game in many weird and wonderful ways. This latest display, though, is something else. A Japanese player uploaded a video...
News Four New Pokémon Smash Bros. amiibo Are Up For Pre-Order At Nintendo UK Store
Go! Go! Go!
Whether you're an avid Super Smash Bros. Ultimate fan, or simply find yourself lost in all the Pokémon hype at the moment (we guess that's what a blockbuster film does to a person), you're probably wanting the latest additions to the amiibo lineup. Up for pre-order right now on the Nintendo UK Store are Pichu, Pokémon Trainer, Ivysaur...
Review Aggelos - A Fast-Paced Pixel Platforming Adventure That Doesn't Waste Your Time
Far away from the mucky muck
The retro 2D side-scrolling action genre isn’t one that’s lacking in excellent titles to recommend on Switch these days. Indeed, fans of the old 8 and 16-bit era are practically drowning in a sea of quality titles to choose from, with heavy hitters such as Shovel Knight, Hollow Knight, Dead Cells and Celeste to name...
News Tabletop RPG For The King Makes Its Move On Switch This Week
20% discount available
Strategic, tabletop RPG For The King is just days away from release on Nintendo Switch. Available to pre-order right now, it'll launch this Thursday 9th May. The game blends tabletop and roguelike elements in a "challenging adventure that spans the realms". Aiming to be highly replayable, it'll have you venturing forth into...
News Mortal Kombat 11 Dev NetherRealm Studios Responds To Toxic Workplace Accusations
"We are actively looking into all allegations"
Last week, allegations of an abusive work culture at Mortal Kombat 11 developer NeatherRealm Studios began to surface online as employees shared their experiences on social media and with the press. The studio has now released a statement in response. Speaking to
News QubicGames Nears 1 Million Sales On Switch, Celebrates With Huge Discounts And New Titles
Lots of games for less than £1
Indie developer and publisher QubicGames is rapidly approaching the one million sales mark for software on Nintendo Switch. Celebrating both this and its 15th anniversary on the market, the studio has heavily discounted a number of its games on the eShop and teased several more which are on the way. You can see all...
News Looks Like A Pokémon x Adidas Footwear Collection Is On The Way
Kick it
Images of two pairs of Pokémon trainers from Adidas have surfaced online, suggesting a new collaboration collection is set to be released soon. The first pair features Pikachu (who else?), with his adorable little face plastered across the entire shoe in different poses. The images come courtesy of @solebyjc on Instagram; you can cycle...
Gallery Capcom Shares First Batch Of Devil May Cry Nintendo Switch Screenshots
Characters, battles, more
Yesterday, Capcom revealed that the original Devil May Cry will be hacking and slashing its way to Switch this summer. Now, the studio has released the first batch of in-game screenshots for us to check out and examine in excruciating detail. We get our first look at both Dante (above) and Trish (below), in-game scenes,...
Random Evil Dead's Ash Will Not Be Appearing In Mortal Kombat 11 As A DLC Fighter
Fatality, Bruce wins
The legendary American actor Bruce Campbell might be 60-years of age now, but he's still young and hip enough to know what the kids want in their video games: Ash from the Evil Dead. Unfortunately, he's not willing to comply with these demands – with the horror movie star recently taking to Twitter to end the rumours about...
News Ryan Reynolds Admits R-Rated Lines Were Recorded For Detective Pikachu
But they didn't make the cut
As you might have noticed, Ryan Reynolds is currently doing the press rounds to help promote Detective Pikachu. In a lot of these interviews, he's revealed how he tested out different voices and even channelled the foul-mouthed Marvel character Deadpool. During a recent interview with Megan Peters from Comicbook.com,...
News Indiegogo Project Rolled Out! Revives The Super Monkey Ball Series
And it might be rolling onto the Switch
Take a moment to reflect on the GameCube era and one series that might stand out is Sega's Super Monkey Ball, originally developed by Amusement Vision – the team also known for F-Zero GX. Outside of the arcade release, the first two console versions were arguably the best entries in the Monkey Ball series...
News Capcom Has "No Plans" To Release A Physical Edition Of Devil May Cry On Switch
The digital way
Yesterday, Capcom announced it would release the original Devil May Cry game on the Nintendo Switch this summer. As exciting as this was, many fans couldn't help but wonder why the Japanese company wasn't porting the entire HD trilogy collection instead. If you've come to accept the fact Capcom will seemingly be drip-feeding each...
News Horizon Chase Turbo Will Soon Be Getting New Exciting Game Modes
Chasing new horizons
We were rather taken by retro-racer Horizon Chase Turbo when it power-slid onto the Switch in November last year. Brazillian developer Aquiris really brought the classic arcade racing games of yesteryear bang up to date, making this an essential purchase. The lovely folks over at Aquiris still have unfinished business with...
News War Tech Fighters Brings Sci-Fi Mech Action To Switch This June
Mechs-ellent!
Blowfish Studios is bringing an amusingly initialled game to Switch on 27th June in the form of War Tech Fighters, a science fiction mech game set in the depths of the cosmos. Coming from developer Drakkar Dev, you control Captain Nathan Romanis as he and his company of rogues move across the galaxy following an assault from the...
Random Someone's Working To Fix SNES Shooter Gradius III's Slowdown Issues
SA1 to the rescue!
As one of the earliest shmups to hit the Super Nintendo along with Super R-Type, it was hard not to love Konami's Gradius III. It remains an absolute luxury to have such a great exclusive home port, but reviewers at the time were unanimous in pointing out a single flaw which was somewhat common among earlier SNES releases. The...
News EB Games Canada Listing Suggests Darksiders II Is Making A Comeback
Biomutant also spotted
Everyone already figured it was just a matter of time; After War comes Death and according to an EB Game Canada listing, Death rides once more for all Switch owners this Summer. THQ Nordic has yet to officially confirm the game at this time, but we suspect that now that Death is out of... erm, wherever they store him between...
News Western Switch Release And Pricing Confirmed For Wonder Boy Returns Remix
Wonder Boy is back!
Just last week, we received confirmation that Wonder Boy Returns Remix was headed to the Nintendo eShop in Japan. Now, we have full details for the game's western release thanks to eShop listings in North America and Europe, too. The game will launch on the very same day across both regions, joining the Japanese release on 23rd...
UK Charts Final Fantasy XII Debuts In 15th, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Still Leads For Nintendo
Mario, Smash and Yoshi all climb
UK chart data is now in for the week ending 4th May, revealing that Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age's new Switch release has debuted in 15th place. With no other major releases or sales to speak of, last week's number one Days Gone has managed to hold onto number one despite a 60% decline in sales from last week...
News "Hilarious" Bomberman-Like Game Scrap Rush!! Is Heading Westward On Switch
A maze-brawler
PQube and Aquire have announced that maze-based arcade game SCRAP RUSH!! will launch on Nintendo Switch in the west this summer. The game puts you and your friends into an arena full of metal blocks (we imagine we're not the only ones feeling a heavy Bomberman vibe after watching that trailer). Instead of bombs, though, you collect...
News Pokémon Go Detective Pikachu Event Starts Later Today
Elementary my dear Goodman
With the release of Detective Pikachu happening this week outside Japan (the huge number of pre-release screenings and previews makes its exact arrival date of 10th May suitably fuzzy), the inevitable cross promotion event in Pokémon Go has been announced by the development team at Niantic. Starting this evening (or this...
Review Bird Game + - A Colourless Effort That Never Truly Takes Off
Even the name is winging it
Whatever the platform, whatever the medium, modern digital content stores are busy places. What makes your game stand out from the crowd on a place like the Switch eShop is a complex equation, though there are shortcuts. While Bird Game + isn’t going to draw anyone in with its title, the game’s commitment to...
Monday6th May 2019
Review Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age - This Is How You Handle A Remaster
Vaanderful
2006 was an interesting time for the Final Fantasy series, as Square returned to a single-player driven entry in the series after the MMO experiment of Final Fantasy XI. The development of Final Fantasy XII was rocky to say the least, as its protracted five-year development cycle cost Square close to thirty-five million dollars and its...
News The Original Devil May Cry Hunts Demons On Switch This Summer
One S-S-Stylish son of Sparda!
Capcom has confirmed over on Twitter that the original chapter of the long-running Devil May Cry series will arrive on the Switch this Summer. This marks the first time Dante's game will be made available on a Nintendo platform. But is Capcom playing it slightly too safe by just bringing the original outing instead of...
Feature 10 Things We'd Like To See In Animal Crossing On The Switch
"Booooo! Why can't the next Animal Intersection game come out sooner?"
Switch owners have had a very nice couple of years in terms of software released on the console. Nintendo’s trotted out some heavy-hitters early in the console cycle, with The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild soon followed by Super Mario Odyssey and Super Smash Bros...
News You Can Now Make Your Own Game Boy JRPGs With GB Studio
No programming knowledge needed!
If, back in the day, you planned your Link's Awakening killer for the Game Boy but never got past the concept phase, it might just be the time to dig up those plans, because thanks to GB Studio and some effort, you can finally make your dream Game Boy game a reality. Released to coincide with Nintendo's...
News Super Nintendo Emulator Brings HD To Mode 7 Retro Classics
Beyond super, beyond 4:3!
There's no shortage of options when it comes to playing SNES games on a PC, but programmer Byuu's extensive work on bsnes throughout the years has ensured that it remains by far the most cycle accurate Super Nintendo emulator ever developed. While not as user friendly or CPU-light as other offerings, it remains an...
Random Game Boy Classic Super Mario Land Gets A Fan-Made DX Update
A splash of colour, plus a facelift!
Everyone found ways to celebrate the Game Boy's 30th anniversary (we certainly contributed our share) but toruzz's effort certainly went above and beyond. Nintendo never gave us an updated 'DX' edition of their first Mario outing on the Game Boy, but if it did, it might just look a bit like this. Sarasaland...
Feature The History Of Virtua Racing, One Of The Most Influential Coin-Ops Of All Time
Now the Switch version is with us, we look back on the arcade classic...
Far more than any other factor, it was undoubtedly the advent of new hardware that propelled Sega’s arcade games to a whole new level. The ‘90s saw video games make the transition from sprites to polygons, a charge Sega led from a position of uncontested leadership despite...
News Granzella Asks Fans If They Want R-Type Final 2 On Switch
Spoiler: We do
We where still uncertain about the announcement of R-Type Final 2 due to the peculiar date of the announcement (April 1st) but fortunately for shmup fans it turned out to be real. While the game was always an obvious certainty on PlayStation 4, developer Granzella came today on Twitter to ask on both Japanese and Western accounts on...
Random Death Squared Dev Promotes Its New Switch Game OTTTD With 25-Minute ASMR Video
Listen, relax and get a free code
If you're not familiar with ASMR, it stands for autonomous sensory meridian response and by definition is characterised by a static or tingling sensation on the skin. There are a vast amount of ASMR videos on YouTube, which relax listeners with both gentle and soothing sounds. Even video game companies have been...
Sunday5th May 2019
Random Flip Grip Inventor Creates "New Nintendo Switch DS"
What will he think of next?
Shmup enthusiasts will no doubt remember the Flip Grip – a vertical grip accessory designed for the Switch and launched on Kickstarter in June last year. The product made TATE-enabled games an absolute joy to play. At the end of last month, the engineer behind this creation – Mike "Mechachoi" Choi – also came up...
News Nintendo Newsletter Suggests Cadence Of Hyrule Will Be Released This Month
Fingers crossed
If you had to pick one of the most surprising Nintendo Switch announcements so far this year, a standout would likely be Cadence of Hyrule: Crypt of the NecroDancer. The game was originally revealed during the March Nindie Direct showcase and is being developed by Brace Yourself Games and published by Spike Chunsoft. Regarding a...
Review Puyo Puyo Champions - A Fine Puzzler That's More For Veterans Than Newcomers
No time for losers?
After decades of largely being overlooked for localisation, the Puyo Puyo series is gaining some long-deserved recognition. Puyo Puyo Tetris was an early highlight in the Switch’s library, and a Sonic Mania nod to the game’s original western release (Dr. Robotnik’s Mean Bean Machine) was a highlight in a game packed full of...
News Forgotten Interview With Miyamoto Sheds Light On A Classic Zelda Production
A link to the past
A forgotten interview dating back to 1992 has been spotted on archive.org. It's from issue 25 of the publication Electric Brain and features the one and only Shigeru Miyamoto talking about the development of The Legend of Zelda: A Link To The Past along with the first two Zelda entries on NES. Throughout the interview, Miyamoto...
Feature What It’s Like To Run An Online Game Store In Japan
“You could buy a car with this kind of money”
While a great many of the world’s best games come from western developers, for a certain sector of the gaming world, Japan is where it’s at. Not only is it the home of Nintendo, Sony, Sega and Capcom – as well as numerous other key players in the industry – but in the ‘80s and ‘90s it was...
Feature Nintendo Life eShop Selects - April 2019
April's best Switch eShop games!
Yet another month has been and gone and what a month it has been on the indie scene. An impressive number of great indies launched on Switch throughout April and, as such, it's time to boot up the old Nintendo Life eShop Selects machine! These awards aim to celebrate the best of Nintendo's digital store, giving some...
Random Leave Cardboard Behind With This 3D-Printed Labo VR Headset
Do-it-yourself
Since the release of the Nintendo Labo VR Kit last month, users have been looking for unique ways to enhance their virtual experience. A lot of people have simply added a strap to the headset so they can play for prolonged periods, while others have gone to the extent of rebuilding the device with more durable materials. 3D printing...
News The Serious Sam Developer Is Porting Its New Game Engine To Switch
The Talos Principle is also "likely"
As more publishers and developers jump on the Switch bandwagon, more game engines are being made compatible with the system. During an interview with Wccftech a few weeks ago, Croteam's CTO Alen Ladavac and Marketing Manager Daniel Lucic revealed the developer – responsible for the Serious Sam series – was...
Saturday4th May 2019
News Concept Artist At Blizzard Entertainment Creates Fashionable Smash Bros. Ultimate Artwork
Smashin' fashion
Nintendo's all-star brawler Super Smash Bros. Ultimate on the Switch has captured the hearts of players around the world and inspired many people in multiple different ways. One of these individuals happens to be the Blizzard Entertainment concept artist Oscar Vega. Not long ago, Vega decided to create artwork based on Nintendo's...
A surprise reveal
Nintendo's American website has seemingly revealed the next batch of games coming to the Switch Online NES service later this month. These "upcoming titles" include Donkey Kong Jr., VS. Excitebike and Clu Clu Land. More information about each of these games is expected to be shared when Nintendo makes an official announcement. For...
News Yu-Gi-Oh! Legacy Of The Duelist: Link Evolution Physical Edition Confirmed
It's time to duel!
Each month, more and more card games are released on the Switch. Recently, for example, the system has received Super Dragon Ball Heroes: World Mission and Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Champions. If these games aren't the digital trading card game you're looking for, perhaps you would prefer to try out
News Yuji Naka Thanks Sonic Fans For Encouraging Movie Director To Change Controversial Design
"Thank you so much"
Yesterday, the Sonic The Hedgehog movie director Jeff Fowler revealed the blue blur would be redesigned after fans of Sega's longtime mascot made it "loud and clear" how unhappy they were with his overall look. Much like the general public, Yuji Naka – the co-creator of Sonic and individual who is perhaps most responsible for...
News Detective Pikachu Director Comments On Sonic's Movie Makeover
"For us, it would have been impossible"
Not long after Jeff Fowler revealed Sonic would receive a movie makeover, Detective Pikachu director Rob Letterman was asked by The Verge what he thought about the idea of a redesign. He admitted the Sonic director was probably in a tough position and it likely wouldn't be easy to adjust the character months...
Feature The Game Boy's Biggest Rival Gets Revived By The Modding Community
Where there's a McWill, there's a way
In the early 1980s, portable gaming was mainly limited to LCD-based games. Companies such as Casio, Grandstand and Tiger Electronics would all release various watches and devices to keep us entertained on those tiresome journeys. Nintendo wasn't really known here in the UK back then, but it stood out from the...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (May 4th)
Here are our picks, but what are yours?
Yet another week has flown by, and it's finally time for the weekend (with an added bank holiday in the UK - hooray!). This week we had the drama of an indie game being removed from the eShop for being a bit naughty, and a whole lot more drama with that Sonic trailer, but now it's time to chat about what we'll...
News Aegis Defenders Receiving A Limited Run Games Physical Release
Pre-orders go live on 10th May
Limited Run Games is partnering with the team at Humble Bundle to release a physical copy of the 2D wonder Aegis Defenders on the Switch and PlayStation 4. The title originally debuted on eShop in February 2018. Pre-orders for the hard copy will be available on 10th May at 10 am EST. There'll also be a two-week timed...
Friday3rd May 2019
News Nintendo Reveals The Switch eShop's Best-Selling Games For April 2019 (Europe)
A look at the top 15
Nintendo has shared a list of the top 15 best-selling eShop games of April 2019 in Europe, showing off the sheer diversity offered by the system's lineup as a result. The list features first party Nintendo greats, indie favourites, third party heavy hitters, and pretty much everything in between. Who'd have thought Mario,...
News Bethesda Really Wants You To Join Its Reward Program, Lots Of Cool Stuff Up For Grabs
The Slayers Club
If you cast your mind back to December of last year, you may remember the grand unveiling of the Slayers Club, a rewards program launched to celebrate DOOM's 25th anniversary. In case you didn't sign up on day one, Bethesda has provided a fresh write up of how everything works and what you can receive by joining the fun. Once...
News The Detective Pikachu Movie Reviews Are In, And It's Actually Pretty Mixed
Critics not that keen?
The Pokémon Detective Pikachu movie releases in cinemas worldwide next Friday, just one week from today. We've been feeling pretty optimistic about this one - the trailers have seemed surprisingly promising throughout the build-up to the film's release - but now it's time to see what the critics think. Yes, select media have...
News Sonic Movie Director Promises To Change Controversial Design
"It's going to happen"
Ever since the first trailer for the official Sonic The Hedgehog movie went live the other day, the internet hasn't stopped talking about the blue blur's design. He's got human-like teeth, beady eyes and electric hair. He doesn't really resemble the Sega mascot Nintendo fans have grown increasingly fond of over the years...
News PlatinumGames Shares More Detail On Bayonetta 3's Unorthodox Development
Mixing it up
If you're as eager to get your hands on Bayonetta 3 as we are, you probably spotted our story yesterday which shared the news of a change in the development process for the series. Now, we have a little more info on the subject thanks to PlatinumGames studio head, Atsushi Inaba. Talking to
Review Panty Party – Nothing To Get Your Knickers In A Twist Over
Sheer nonsense
“Warning!” NO HENTAI contents in this game! All you get is funny and stupid panties! This is the warning on Nintendo’s game page and it’s worth bearing in mind. The page features the word ‘panty’ or ‘panties’ no fewer than 19 times, but also reiterates what you’re getting. ‘A story of nonsense and fools brought to...
News Mortal Kombat Studio NetherRealm Accused Of Taking Advantage Of Contracted Workers
"I have had people break down because they could not keep up"
Mortal Kombat 11 has been available on Switch for around a week or two now, and is a mostly pleasing product in its own right, but the release has been dampened somewhat by allegations of an abusive work culture at developer, NetherRealm. A report from USGamer highlights the voices of...
News Switch Version Of Warhammer 40K: Deathwatch Gets Axed
"Higher powers made the decision"
In April last year, a listing for Warhammer 40,000: Deathwatch Enhanced Edition on Nintendo Switch was discovered. At the time, Funbox had already released the turn-based strategy title on multiple other platforms. If you happen to be a fan of 40K and were looking forward to playing this one on the go,...
News Be The Very Best With This New Range Of Limited Edition Pokémon Phone Cases
Just in time for Detective Pikachu
If you wanna be the very best - yes, like no one ever was - or perhaps even simply wander around playing Pokémon GO in style, you might want to keep an eye out for these limited edition Pokémon phone cases. Three new collections are on the way thanks to a collaboration between The Pokémon Company International...
News Saints Row: The Third Gets Another Crazy Trailer For Nintendo Switch
Launches next week
Earlier this week, we shared with you the first in a series of trailers set to be released for Saints Row: The Third - The Full Package's upcoming launch on Switch. Now, the second has arrived, and it's almost as bonkers as the last. The footage in this video takes place after the failed robbery of The Stilwate
News Looks Like Ubisoft's Child Of Light Isn't Getting A Sequel After All
"I’m not holding my breath"
One of Ubisoft's more left-field projects - and one of its best, we'd argue - is Child of Light. The game originally launched on Wii U back in 2014 and has since seen a rerelease on Switch, both times enchanting our minds enough to have us hoping for another helping with a lovely sequel or two. At one stage, a sequel...
Random Watch How Ryan Reynolds Transforms Himself Into Detective Pikachu
Dots and he's ready to go
If you're already tired of hearing about the upcoming Sonic The Hedgehog movie, then why not grab your closest marker pen and start drawing some dots on your face, in an attempt to transform yourself into Detective Pikachu. In his latest YouTube upload, Ryan Reynolds – the voice of Detective Pikachu – has revealed how...
News Critical Patch For The Swords of Ditto: Mormo’s Curse Delayed Until Next Week
Golden Week takes priority
Right now in Japan, it's Golden Week. If you're wondering what this is, it's a period between the end of April and beginning of May where multiple national holidays take place. This year it runs for 10-days as the new emperor is crowned. As with any public holiday, the business world typically shuts down. This has created...
News Lovecraft's Untold Stories Comes To Switch Next Week With A Scary Action RPG Twist
Inspired by the man himself
Combining action-RPG traits with roguelite gameplay, and inspired by the works of the famous writer, Lovecraft's Untold Stories is launching on Nintendo Switch next week. Based on H.P. Lovecraft’s stories, the game has you experiencing cosmic horror first-hand. Said to contain "all sorts of myth monsters and all kinds...
News Suda51 Has An Announcement Planned For MomoCon 2019
What could it be?
After the release of Travis Strikes Again: No More Heroes exclusively on the Switch at the start of this year, it appears Goichi 'Suda51' Suda is ready to reveal what else he's been up to. According to a Destructoid exclusive, Suda will "make another announcement" during his panel "Travis Talks Again With Suda 51" at MomoCon 2019...
Feature Inside The Studio Behind SteamWorld
Or, three. Sort of
If you've been to this site before, you'll probably know or at least have a rough inkling that we cover a lot of games here; it's slightly our whole entire thing. But whilst we look at so many games it can often be all to easy to forget that behind each game we look at there's a team of revoltingly talented individuals who have...
Thursday2nd May 2019
News Sonic's Co-Creator "Feels Responsible" For Movie Trailer Backlash
"I would have liked to appear in a movie"
The first trailer for the forthcoming Sonic the Hedgehog movie went down like a fart in a lift, it's fair to say. Very few people had anything positive to say about the clip, which gave us our first glimpse of Sonic and Robotnik in their big-screen forms. While Jim Carrey appears to be relishing the role...
Review The Swords of Ditto: Mormo's Curse - A Roguelike Take On Zelda
Alright, let's do this again...
Those of you that go to the trouble of connecting the ‘timeline’ of the Legend of Zelda series are no doubt aware of how there’s a sort of meta-narrative at play, in which the hero and villain are locked in an endless battle that reignites when they’re both reborn in new generations. The Swords of Ditto:...
News Bloodstained Finally Gets A Release Date, And IGA Has Taken Forum Comments To Heart
"I will prove them wrong!"
It's taken what feels like forever, but Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night finally has a solid release date. The much-delayed title – which set crowdfunding records a few years back – will hit Nintendo Switch on June 25th, a little behind the PS4, Xbox One and PC editions, which all launch on June 18th. Retail...
News Get Discounts On Classic Zelda Games, Fire Emblem And More With My Nintendo Rewards (Europe)
Two Zeldas at half price
The latest batch of My Nintendo game discounts for Europe has now gone live, giving players the usual chance to grab a handful of games at discounted prices. There are six new discounts up for grabs this time around, all for the 3DS (looks like the poor Wii U has been left out this month). As always, you can take advantage...
Review Duck Game - A Frantic Multiplayer Mess That Makes For A Quacking Good Time
Duck, Duck, GUN!
As far as video game titles go, there are few as self-explanatory as Duck Game. It’s a title so simple that we wouldn’t be able to come up with a better one no matter how hard we tried. Quackers has unfortunately already been taken by American chain restaurant Chuck-e-Cheese and Duck Hunt is a Nintendo classic. With all the...
News Bayonetta 3's Design Process Will Be Different To Past Titles, Says PlatinumGames' Inaba
Also working on a game "unlike anything else"
It feels like forever ago since we last heard anything about Bayonetta 3. First revealed back in December 2017, the game is arguably one of the most anticipated games slated for the Switch; we wouldn't expect to see all that much about it just yet, but the wait is killing us. Talking to V
News Hack And Slash Title Blades Of Time Is Getting A Switch Remaster With Revamped Multiplayer
An upgrade from PC
2012 hack and slash game Blades of Time is bringing its fast-paced combat to Nintendo Switch in a remastered version set to arrive in just a couple of weeks' time. The Switch release is said to be an upgrade of the PC version, also offering a freshly revamped multiplayer mode. Here, players will be able to engage in action-packed...
Nintendo Download 2nd May (North America)
Shakedown: Hawaii, Puyo Puyo Champions and Meow Motors!
The latest Nintendo Download update for North America has arrived, and it's bringing new games galore to the eShop in your region. As always, be sure to drop a vote in our poll and comment down below with your potential picks for the week. Enjoy! Switch eShop: Shakedown: Hawaii (Vblank...
Nintendo Download 2nd May (Europe)
Final Fantasy! Giga Wrecker! Hellmut!
The latest Nintendo Download update for Europe has arrived, and it's bringing new games galore to the eShop in your region. As always, be sure to drop a vote in our poll and comment down below with your potential picks for the week. Enjoy! Switch Retail - New Releases: FINAL FANTASY XII THE ZODIAC AGE (SQUARE...
Rumour Forza Street Source Code Suggests A Switch Release Has Been Given The Green Light
Racing ahead
A few weeks ago, Forza fans got a surprise when the Windows 10 game Miami Street by Electric Square was rebranded Forza Street. While the free-to-play game is only accessible on the Microsoft Store at the moment, it will soon be made available on Android and iOS devices. There’s now a rumour suggesting this new entry in the Forza...
Video Digital Foundry Takes A Technical Look At Zelda And Mario Odyssey In VR
Why is it so sick-inducing?
When we first heard about the possibility of reliving both The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Super Mario Odyssey - two of our favourite Switch games - in VR, we were incredibly excited. Nintendo's latest Labo kit has made it all possible, and for the price, the kit itself is pretty dar
News New Trailer For Kotodama: The 7 Mysteries Of Fujisawa Reveals The Key Cast
A full debriefing
A new trailer for the investigative visual novel Kotodama: The 7 Mysteries of Fujisawa has been released and it introduces you to the students of Fujisawa Academy who you'll be getting to know as you work to uncover the mysteries of the title. By confronting your classmates after discovering their secrets, Kotodama duels will...
News Epic Games Acquires Rocket League Developer Psyonix
Joining the family
Epic Games – best known in recent years for its insanely popular free-to-play battle royale game Fortnite – has acquired Rocket League developer Psyonix for an unspecified amount. Psyonix revealed the news over on its own website and at the same time reassured its fanbase it would continue to be a community-driven game:...
Video Virtua Racing On Switch Gets Compared To All Previous Versions
A remarkable feat
Those of you who grew up in the '90s will appreciate just how amazing it is to have Virtua Racing on Switch; back in 1992, this was a cutting-edge arcade release which seemed almost impossible to convert to a home console without major sacrifices. In 2019, however, it has been transferred to the Switch in a form that is actually...
News Wonder Boy Returns Remix Arrives Later This Month On The Japanese eShop
Boy is back
After a remixed version of Wonder Boy Returns was confirmed by the Korean Game Ratings and Administration Committee in March for the Nintendo Switch, a listing on the Japanese eShop has now confirmed the game will be arriving later this month on 23rd May for ¥1,620. As previously noted, this is a remake of the original game with...
News PEGI Rating Reveals A Mighty Switch Force! Collection Is On The Way
Four games in one
If you've somehow managed to resist all of the Mighty Switch Force! digital sales over the years or just happen to be a diehard fan of the WayForward series and would like every entry in one place, you'll be pleased to hear a collection is on the way. A PEGI rating has
Video View This Terrifying Trailer For The Atmospheric Survival Horror Game Darkwood
Due out later this month
To celebrate the upcoming release of Darkwood on the Switch eShop on 16th May, publisher Crunching Koalas has released a new trailer for the game featuring a "pretty epic" custom-recorded song. Unlike a lot of other releases within this genre, this one promises not to rely on cheap jump scares. This procedurally generated...
News Monty Python-Esque Tower Defence Rolls Onto Switch With Rock of Ages 2: Bigger & Boulder
All Gilliamed Up
ACE Team has announced that tower defence/racing game Rock of Ages 2: Bigger & Boulder is dropping on Switch on 14th May. The developer is bringing its irreverent humour to Nintendo's hybrid console after published by Atlus on other platforms back in 2017. It's a follow up to 2011's original and it sees you building boulders and...
Deals Get A Free Game Of Your Choice When Buying A Nintendo Switch At Best Buy
A great time to buy
American retailer Best Buy is currently hosting a not-to-be-missed deal on its website, allowing customers to pick up a free Switch game of their choosing when buying a console. It's all pretty straightforward; simply choose any Switch bundle you like - there are the standard Neon and Grey $299.99 systems and also the lovely...
News Awaken Your Inner Samurai In Akane, An Arena Arcade-Slasher Coming To Switch
Pre-orders now live
Akane, a top-down arcade slasher set in a cyberpunk universe, is gearing up for a spicy release on Nintendo Switch. It arrives on the eShop later this month. Actually described as a "brutal arena arcade slasher", Akane has a focus on one-hit-one-kill gameplay in which the player must kill as many opponents as they can before...
News Win A Pair Of Detective Pikachu Movie Tickets From Nintendo UK
And grab some bonus Pikachu goods too!
The Pokémon Detective Pikachu movie is just over a week away from thunderbolting into a cinema near you, and Nintendo UK is celebrating that fact with a competition to win a pair of tickets. 25 pairs of tickets are up for grabs in total, with each lucky winning pair being invited to a private screening of the...
News Skelly Selest Brings Fast-Paced Arena Battling To Switch This Month
Featuring "spiffy hats"
Indie publisher Digerati and developer Caiysware have announced that Skelly Selest is headed to Nintendo Switch later this month. The game has you taking on procedurally-generated gauntlets of hellspawn and bosses, all in the name of defeating the horrors that lurk in the depths of Hell. There's a focus on highscore chasing...
Wednesday1st May 2019
Random Phew, The Internet Is Fixing That Terrible Sonic Movie Trailer
It's all about the eyes, it seems
The first trailer for Paramount Picture's upcoming Sonic the Hedgehog movie dropped yesterday, and it's fair to say that the reaction online was pretty hostile, with many fans taking issue with how Sonic has been represented in this big-screen adaptation. As is so often the case in these situations, the passionate...
News New 'Pokémon Pass' Mobile App Now Available, Rewards Users With Shiny Pokémon And More
Get digital rewards
Update: Just a couple of hours after we reported on the rumoured app, it became a reality. Pokémon Pass has now been officially revealed and is available to download right now on Android and iOS in the US. We have a trailer and more information for you below: The Pokémon Pass app connects you with great Pokémon digital...
News A New Earthworm Jim Is Coming, But There's A Rather Large Catch
The team is back together, but will you buy a new console to play it?
Earthworm Jim is one of those series which really defines the 16-bit era. While it was a late release on the SNES and Genesis / Mega Drive, it really pushed the boundaries of those systems and built a solid fanbase which would endure over the years, despite some rather...
Guide Upcoming Nintendo Switch Games And Accessories For May And June 2019
It's the month of ports
Can you believe it's May already? Where is the time going? Anyway, another month means more lovely stuff to buy, which is presumably why you clicked this link. April saw the release of the lovely Nintendo Labo Toy-Con 04: VR Kit, the fiendish Mortal Kombat 11 and not one but two Final Fantasy remasters but what's next for...
News Sega Will Reduce Number Of New Digital Releases After Facing $17 Million Loss
Will now focus on existing IPs
Sega is set to dial down the number of digital games it develops after seeing lower-than-expected results from that particular area of business last year. Instead, its focus will shift towards its existing IPs. Sega Sammy Holdings, Sega's parent company, has said that its digital games segment fell "significantly...
Feature Forget Sonic, These Are the 10 Worst Video Game Movies Ever
Hollywood's obsession with bad video game movies
After seeing the first trailer for the upcoming Sonic the Hedgehog movie yesterday, it got us thinking of the catalogue of terrible video game adaptations that have hit the silver screen over the years. Obviously it’s impossible to judge the finished product by its initial reveal – and we’re...
Video 13 Amazing New Games Coming To The Nintendo Switch In The Month Of May
Games galore!
Can you believe it? We're now five months into 2019 and there are no signs of the game releases on Switch slowing down. As usual, our lovely video producer Alex Olney has compiled a list of just some of the titles to look forward to over the next month. So, without further ado, here's what you can look forward to: Duck Game - Out 2nd...
News Get Discounts On Zelda, Metroid And More With My Nintendo Rewards (North America)
Xenoblade! Pikmin! Fire Emblem!
The latest batch of My Nintendo game discounts for North America has now gone live, giving players the usual chance to grab a handful of games at discounted prices. There are nine games up for grabs this time around, all for the 3DS and Wii U as usual and all at 30% off. As always, you can take advantage of these...
Review Table Top Racing: World Tour - Nitro Edition - A Likeable Racer, But Beware The Switch Tax
Shrink my ride
The concept of miniature cars driving around dinky tracks is nothing new: ‘90s gamers were treated to the Micro Machines series back in the day and they were generally well received. Despite the obvious novelty factor though, modern takes on the idea are few and far between, meaning any time a new one rears its head it instantly...
Random Rocket League On Switch Gets A New HOME Menu Icon
Looking good
In the past, there have been a lot of conversations about ugly-looking Switch HOME Menu icons. Arguably the biggest offender was Snake Pass in 2017. The game icon was perfectly fine until one day it was changed to resemble something that looked more like a mobile app. Months later it was restored to its original state. While there was...
News Pocket Card Jockey Dev Team Discuss The Chance Of A Sequel
Good odds
In 2016, Pokémon specialist Game Freak released Pocket Card Jockey on the 3DS. Beyond the cute graphics, the eShop title was a dangerously addictive combination of horse racing and solitaire. Here on Nintendo Life, we gave it seven out of ten stars and said it was worth a look. A series of interviews with the game's core members have now...
News Yuzo Koshiro Is Keen To Make Another Shinobi Game
"I wish we had more power..."
When you think of the Shinobi series, it's hard not to think also of the legendary composer Yuzo Koshiro – despite the fact that his music is only featured in a handful of the Shinobi games. Koshiro's soundtrack to Revenge of Shinobi / Super Shinobi remains one of the best on the Genesis / Mega Drive, which is made...
News Rebellion Offers Up Seven Reasons Why You Should Buy Sniper Elite V2 Remastered
Including a cool frame-by-frame photo mode
Developer and publisher Rebellion has shared a brand new trailer for the upcoming Sniper Elite V2 Remastered today, providing seven different reasons why it believes players should upgrade to (or simply buy - for those who have only owned Nintendo systems) the new release. This remastered edition of the...
News Learn All About Vambrace: Cold Soul's RPG Adventure With This New Story Trailer
Permadeath, anyone?
Upcoming roguelike RPG adventure Vambrace: Cold Soul is scheduled to launch on consoles in Q3 this year, with a Steam release coming slightly earlier at the end of this month. To celebrate, Headup Games has released a brand new story trailer. The video sets the scene nicely, so we'd urge you to give it a watch if you love your...
News Destroy Everything As An Angry Mutant Octopus When Octogeddon Smashes Onto Switch
From the creators of Plants vs. Zombies
Smashing and crashing its way to Nintendo Switch later this month is Octogeddon, an action arcade title that has caught our eye for a number of juicy reasons. The trailer above gives a good sense of what to expect here; you play as Octogeddon, a massive mutant octopus with just one mission: destroy the world...
News Long Tail Spirit Event Starts In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Later This Week
Get them while you can
Following on from last week's Labo VR spirit board event in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, which gave players the chance to unlock all-new spirits, this week it's all about long tails. Unlike the previous five day event, this one only runs for three days and starts later this week: The three-day spirit event "Tails You Win"...
News nWay Adds Story Mode To Power Rangers: Battle For The Grid
"Coming soon" to Nintendo Switch
One slightly underrated fighting game on the Switch is Power Rangers: Battle for the Grid. When the title made its debut on the eShop back in March, it arrived with a limited amount of content. Since then, nWay has made a serious effort to add more to the game. The latest update – out now on Xbox One and...
News Shakedown: Hawaii Gets A Brand New Trailer, Launches On Switch Next Week
3DS version will follow
Shakedown: Hawaii is now just days away from launching on Nintendo Switch and Vblank Entertainment has shared a brand new trailer to keep our hype levels at their maximum. That's right, the successor to Vblank's retro parody Retro City Rampage will be bringing its chaotic, ultra-violent action to Switch on 7th May. A 3DS...
Hands On Tucking Into The Meaty Challenge Of Automachef, A Tasty Puzzler Headed To Switch
A Switch console exclusive, actually
Today, Team17 has announced that it will be adding Hermes Interactive's puzzle game Automachef to its ever-growing games label. Thanks to this partnership, the game is headed to Switch this summer as a console exclusive, and we were lucky enough to check out an early build at Team17's lovely HQ. This one looks...
News Beat ‘Em Up Arcade Game Clan N Fights Its Way To Switch Later This Year
Made with classic arcade fighters in mind
Clan N, a new, beat ‘em up, arcade-style multiplayer game, is coming to all major platforms including Nintendo Switch in 2019, it has been confirmed. The game is made up of seven "robust and challenging" levels, each containing dedicated minigames which help to tell the main story. This story is divided...
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