Guide Pokémon GO Tyrogue Evolution: How To Get Tyrogue, Hitmonlee, Hitmonchan and Hitmontop
How to evolve Tyrogue into Hitmonlee, Hitmonchan and Hitmontop
Random KISS' Gene Simmons Has Something To Say About New Pokémon, Obstagoon
After fans spotted the resemblance
Review Grandia HD Collection - Two Classic Games, Shoddily Remastered
Not as grand as we'd hoped
Feature Has A Decades-Old Super Mario 64 Mystery Finally Been Cleared Up?
L is NOT and was never real, according to new sources
News - August, 2019
Saturday31st Aug 2019
News Smash Bros. Ultimate Offering Free Spirit Board Challenge Pack To Switch Online Subscribers
Download it today
To add some extra value to the Switch Online subscription, Nintendo has been releasing free challenge packs for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. The second one has now been released. Provided you have an active online subscription, you'll be able to redeem this from the Switch eShop right away. Spirit Board Challenge Pack 2 gives you a...
Video Digital Foundry Gives Its Technical Analysis Of Astral Chain On Switch
"A really well-made Switch game"
Astral Chain is the latest masterpiece from PlatinumGames and it is exclusive to Switch. So, how does it hold up in the technical department? According to the folks over at Digital Foundry, the focus is on pushing Nintendo's hardware, rather than targeting higher frame rates. Unlike the Bayonetta ports, Astral Chain...
News Risk Of Rain 2 Makes A Surprise Splash On The Switch eShop, Includes Scorched Acres Update
It's out now!
Bulletstorm isn't the only Gearbox-published title that received a surprise release on the eShop this weekend. Risk of Rain 2 also made a splash on Nintendo's hybrid device. This game was previously featured during the recent Indie World Showcase and is a sequel to Hopoo Games' roguelike 2
News DOOM 64 Rated By The Australian Classification Board
The armies of Hell are returning
It seems like DOOM 64 really is making a comeback in some way or form. During the weekend of QuakeCon, a PEGI rating for the game surfaced online and now – roughly a month later – one has popped up on the Australian Classification Board
News Castle Crashers Remastered Brings Cartoon Beat 'Em Up Action To The Switch Next Month
Defend your kingdom
Earlier this year, American-based developer The Behemoth lifted the lid on Castle Crashers Remastered for the Switch. This is the first time the company will bring one of its games to a Nintendo platform since the GameCube generation. Now, after "months of responding to questions and posts and tweets" asking when exactly the...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (August 31st)
Here are our picks, but what are yours?
We did it, folks! We've made it to another weekend and this time there's a pretty major release to be getting stuck into. You can probably guess what most of us are playing this time around, but we've shared our plans with you below regardless. As always, we'd love for you to join in the fun and leave your own...
Friday30th Aug 2019
News Hatsune Miku: Project DIVA Mega Mix Secures Western Switch Release
As a Switch exclusive, no less
Sega has revealed that Hatsune Miku: Project DIVA Mega Mix is heading exclusively to the Switch in 2020. The best news? It's confirmed for the west, too. The game is said to take the series "to a new dimension" and allows both traditional button inputs and motion control movements unique to the Switch. Fan-favourite...
News Bulletstorm Just Blew Up On The Switch eShop, And Here's What It Looks Like
Fancy biting the bullet?
Bulletstorm has stealth-launched on the Switch eShop today, bringing with it some seriously over the top FPS action. The "Duke of Switch Edition" subtitle may give you a clue about what makes this version so special - it's got the one and only Duke Nukem in it, see? It costs £24.99 in the UK and $29.99 in North America...
Round Up Is Astral Chain A "Platinum-Plated Masterpiece" Or "Flavourless Disappointment"?
The critics wade in
Today sees the launch of PlatinumGames' latest epic, the action-packed Astral Chain. Showcasing the company's trademark combat-focused gameplay and eye-catching visuals, this Switch exclusive also features sections where you investigate crime scenes and compile clues. It's a fantastic mix of genres and is effortlessly one of the...
Gallery The Astral Chain Collector's Edition Is From Another Dimension
*Spoiler Warning*
It's launch day for PlatinumGames' latest frenetic action game, Astral Chain. If you're one of the lucky ones, you might have ordered the Europe-exclusive Collector's Edition – and if you are one of those people, we suggest you look away now and save your eyes for your own private unboxing. However, there are many more people...
News Celebrate Untitled Goose Game's Launch With This Honkingly Cool Merch
We need those socks
If you missed the news earlier today, the adorable, quacky nuisance simulator Untitled Goose Game finally secured a release date on Nintendo Switch. We can't wait to get stuck into its pesky delights for ourselves, but before that, there's some merchandise to attend to. The game's publisher Panic is attending PAX West this...
Random Not All Joy-Con Are Created Equal
We'll pass, thanks
The Switch is a pretty smart-looking bit of kit; whether you opt for the sophisticated grey model or put yourself out there with a set of vibrant neon Joy-Con, the hardware consistently looks sleek and elegant - and considerably more refined than its Wii U Gamepad predecessor. Not all Joy-Con are quite as nice as Nintendo's own,...
Review Boreal Blade - Challenging Freeform Swordplay Undercut By Technical Problems
Bae blade
There’s nothing quite like battling for victory while teetering on the precipice of defeat. It’s that adrenaline-inducing moment in virtual time that’s made everything from driving simulators to fighting games so consistently engrossing. A sliver of health. Increasingly ill-favoured odds. But when you win, despite it all, it’s a...
News Honk! Untitled Goose Game Finally Has A Release Date On Switch
New gameplay trailer reveals all
After what feels like a literal eternity, the time has finally come. Untitled Goose Game has now been given a confirmed Switch release date of 20th September. Get in. We've been waiting to hear more about this one ever since it was first announced back in August last year; with a charming dose of humour and an...
News Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle Celebrates Its Second Anniversary With An eShop Sale
Everything must go!
One of the standout games on the Switch is Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle. Since launching in August 2017, the Ubisoft title has had tremendous success, shifting more than two million copies worldwide. If you haven't already played this game, now is the perfect opportunity. In celebration of its two year anniversary - the game,...
Poll Astral Chain Is Out Today, Are You Getting It?
Make your voice heard
Today finally sees the release of Astral Chain, the latest Nintendo-exclusive game to arrive courtesy of PlatinumGames. We've already sung its praises in our review - we went as far as to say that this is one of 2019's best video games - but now we want to hear from you. Will you be grabbing a copy? Perhaps you're even already...
News Pokémon Masters Instantly Becomes The Top iPhone Download In 27 Countries
It's super effective!
Pokémon Masters appears to be off to a strong start following yesterday's release, with mobile market analyst Sensor Tower revealing DeNA's new release has already become the top download for iPhone in 27 countries. Yep, 27 countries! This is said to be an improvement on Game Freak's 2018 release, Pokémon Quest, which...
News SpeedRunners Is Finally Racing Onto The Nintendo Switch
A competitive game for four players
In February, a fan of the publisher tinyBuild reached out to the company and asked if there was any chance of SpeedRunners coming to the Switch. Surprisingly, CEO Alex Nichiporchik responded, saying the game would be coming to the system. After waiting months for an official announcement, tinyBuild has now...
News Warriors Orochi 4 Ultimate Adds New Characters, Storylines And More
Available as an upgrade or standalone release
Koei Tecmo and Omega Force have officially revealed Warriors Orochi 4 Ultimate, an update to Warriors Orochi 4 which brings new content for players to enjoy. The new game will be launching in February 2020 as a standalone title, or as a special 'Upgrade Pack' for those who already own the base game. The...
News Spice And Wolf Brings A VR Anime Experience To The Switch Next Week
Introducing the wolf goddess
Have you been wanting to test out a new VR game with your Nintendo Labo Goggles? Then it might be worth taking a look at Spice and Wolf VR. It's coming to the Switch eShop next week on 5th September and will set you back $24.99 USD. The game is based on the popular light novel series of the same name and is about a...
News Into The Dead 2 Brings A New Wave Of Zombie Survival To Switch
60 story levels to complete
Launching this October on Nintendo Switch is Into the Dead 2, a zombie survival game that'll have you blasting your way through hordes of the undead. You know the deal with zombie games by now - Into the Dead 2 tasks players with journeying through a zombie apocalypse in a race to save their family. You'll need to arm...
News Intense Platforming Awaits When La-Mulana 1 & 2 Arrives On Switch Next Year
"Your destiny awaits"
NIS America has announced that La-Mulana 1 & 2 is headed to Nintendo Switch next year, and there's a brand new trailer up above to prove it. La-Mulana is a brutal platforming adventure game heavily inspired by the MSX system. A remake of the original game actually arrived on Wiiware a few years back - and it was excellent...
News Pinball Joins Hamster's Arcade Archives Series This Week
Featuring a bonus Mario stage
Later today, Hamster will add Pinball to the Arcade Archives collection on the Switch eShop. This game was originally released by Nintendo in 1984. The modern version is priced at $7.99 / £6.29 and supports 1 - 2 players. The basis of this virtual game is just like the real thing – gain as many points as you can...
News Override: Mech City Brawl Is Smashing Its Way To Switch
"Mech it rain"
Multiplayer mech fighter Override: Mech City Brawl is headed to Nintendo Switch later this year, it has been confirmed. The game has players piloting a diverse roster of mechs, each with their own playstyle, special moves, and finishers, all with the aim of demolishing everything in your sight and emerging victorious. There are local...
News SMG And DevM Partner With Team17 To Release Moving Out On Switch Next Year
Get packing
Ever fancied becoming a removalist? Well, now you can when the chaotic "simulator" Moving Out shows up on the Switch and multiple other platforms at some point in 2020. The game is a collaboration between the Aussie studio SMG (Death Squared) and Swedish studio, DevM Games (Extreme Forklifting 2). In the latest update, it
News The Physical Version Of Spyro Reignited Trilogy On Switch Will Require A Sizable Download
Clear up some space
Not long after the Switch version of the Spyro Reignited Trilogy was announced, multiple listings for the game began to appear online. At the time, online retail listings in North America suggested the physical copy would require a download, while there was no mention of this on the front of the European box art. Now, with the...
Thursday29th Aug 2019
Random Gird Your Loins For This Amusing Lion King Box Error
We hope it hasn't gone to the printers yet...
Yesterday, we were gifted with the welcome news that two of the best 16-bit Disney titles – Aladdin and The Lion King – are getting remastered for the Nintendo Switch in a double-pack release. As two of the most beloved action platformers of the early '90s, it's gre
News Nicalis Hosts Switch eShop Sale, 12 Games Discounted For A Limited Time
With up to 66% off
Publisher Nicalis has slashed the prices of a nice selection of its games on the Switch eShop, with a tasty sale now taking place on both the European and North American stores. There are 12 games available at a lower-than-usual price point, some of which are sure to be worth a look. Take a look through the full list below...
Review Heave Ho - Hauls Itself Up With The Best Couch Co-op Games On Switch
To me! To you!
Given the nature of the Switch’s detachable Joy-Con, the console has plenty of couch co-op titles worthy of cracking out with friends. A few examples really stand out, like the delightful Overcooked series and Lovers in a Dangerous Spacetime, but there is arguably nothing that has quite managed to match the sheer joy that
News Here's Your First Look At Jumanji: The Video Game's Gameplay
*May contain hippos
Today, Jumanji: The Video Game has received its very first gameplay trailer, courtesy of Outright Games. We first heard about this one back in June, when it was revealed that Outright, along with Bandai Namco and UK developer Funsolve, would be launching a new game based on the Jumanji film franchise. It has players taking o
News Retro Beat 'Em Up Jay And Silent Bob: Mall Brawl Gets A Limited Run For NES
Oldschool
Jay and Silent Bob fans are in for a treat next week, with Limited Run Games announcing the 8-bit companion brawler Jay and Silent Bob: Mall Brawl is receiving a Limited Run for the NES, on 6th September. Snooch to the nooch! Jay and Silent Bob: Mall Brawl, the 8-bit companion brawler to Jay and Silent Bob: Chronic Blunt Punch from the...
News DeNA's New Mobile Game Pokémon Masters Begins Rollout On Android And iOS Devices
Check your phone!
Update: Pokémon Masters is now available on iOS devices as well. According to the Apple Store, this version is 644.4 MB. Original Article: The next big Pokémon game on mobile has arrived. Yes, that's right - if you own an Android device, you can now rush over to the Google Play Store and download Pokémon Masters...
News SNK's Samurai Shodown Reboot Scores December Switch Release Date In Japan
Update: Check out the official Switch trailer
Update (29th Aug, 06:45 BST): SNK has now uploaded the first Switch trailer of the game to its official YouTube channel. See it for yourself in the video above. Original Article (28th Aug, 17:00 BST): Originally launching on PS4 and Xbox One in June this year, SNK's Samurai Shodown reboot now has a...
News Shovel Knight: King Of Cards Is Complete And "Coming Soon" To Switch
View the final release video
To start out its presentation, Yacht Club Games showed off the final release trailer for Shovel Knight: King of Cards. After two years of in the making, the game is now finally complete and is apparently bigger than any of the previous games the developer has previously worked on. So, when is it going to be released?...
Nintendo Download 29th August (North America)
Astral Chain, Spyro Reignited Trilogy and Torchlight II
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: Astral Chain...
Video See The Sinking City's Open World Horror Running On Switch
Improved thanks to player feedback
Developer and publisher Frogwares has released a new video which showcases upcoming release The Sinking City running on Nintendo Switch. Narrated throughout, the new video is actually refreshingly open with how it explains exactly what has been happening behind the scenes. Frogwares says that this isn't just a...
Nintendo Download 29th August (Europe)
Astral Chain! Heave Ho! Dragon Ball LITE!
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: ASTRAL CHAIN (Nintendo, 30th Aug,...
Gallery These New Mario & Sonic At The Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 Screenshots Sure Look Lovely
Character artwork shared, too!
The latest entry in gaming's biggest Olympic crossover series, Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020, is just around the corner, and we're feeling more than ready to dive in and explore its sporting events - archery's our jam, thanks for asking. While we wait for that release to arrive, though, let's take...
News Shovel Knight's amiibo 3-Pack Launches This December, Game Functionality Detailed
With "more amiibo surprises to come"
We've had a treasure trove of Shovel Knight news thrown at us over the last few hours, but there's still a little more to dig through. Yacht Club Games has confirmed that the upcoming amiibo three-pack will launch this December, and has also shared some juicy details about what the figures can do in-game. As...
News Co-Op Action RPG Ashen Brings Open World Exploration To Switch This December
Adventure with a friend
Ashen, the action RPG from New Zealand studio, A44, is headed to Nintendo Switch. You'll be able to play it on the go from December this year. Originally launching on Xbox One and the Epic Games Store in December 2018, Ashen went on to receive praise from critics, achieving a Metacritic score of 82 on PC. The game is...
News Sonic Comic Writer Reveals Old Super Mario Bros. Comic Pitch
"Luigi calls it quits"
American comic writer Ian Flynn might well be best known for his work with the Sonic the Hedgehog series, but if things had have happened slightly differently, he could have ended up working on some Mario projects, too. Flynn was the chief writer of Archie Comics' Sonic the Hedgehog series, starting the role in 2006 and...
News The Campaign To Get Double Dragon Neon On Switch Hots Up
Bimmy and Jimmy on Switch, please
Update: Majesco appears to be completely on board with the idea. Original story: Double Dragon Neon was a bit of a treat when it popped on to PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 back in 2012. Sadly, the Wii U would never see a port, but we're sure that the talented development team at WayForward would have loved to have...
News Gun Gun Pixies Eyes Up A Release On Switch Next Week
New gameplay trailer shared
PQube and developer Compile Heart have released a new gameplay trailer for Gun Gun Pixies, a third-person 'shooter' launching on Switch next week. If you haven't heard about this one already, Gun Gun Pixies falls into that very particular gaming category of 'creepy girl-watching, but mixed with a splattering of shooter...
Video Super Monkey Ball: Banana Blitz HD Gets A Shiny New Gameplay Trailer
Go bananas
Sega has shared a brand new gameplay video for Super Monkey Ball: Banana Blitz HD, the Switch remake of the original game found on Wii. The whole thing's in Japanese, so unless you're pretty fluent you'll have a hard time knowing which modes are being talked about, but it gives us another glimpse at the gameplay you can expect to find...
News Mona The Potion Brewing Alchemist Joins The Battle In Shovel Knight Showdown
More reveals are on the way
One of the highlights during the Yacht Club Games presentation was the reveal of the official Shovel Knight Showdown trailer. The development team behind it has put everything into the game, to make sure it is a standout brawler when it is released. If you're like us, though, and have been wondering when this one will...
News Ice Age: Scrat’s Nutty Adventure Scuttles Onto Switch This October
Watch the new gameplay trailer
Bandai Namco and Outright Games have revealed that Ice Age: Scrat’s Nutty Adventure will be haphazardly scrambling onto a Switch near you on 18th October. The game sees movie franchise favourite Scrat, the painfully clumsy squirrel, embarking on a quest through classic Ice Age locations to recover his cherished...
Hand in hand
If you're a fan of in-game cross-promotion, it might be worth checking out Le Cartel's new game, Heave Ho. It's designed for up to four people and simply requires players to reach a goal without falling to their death. As Heave Ho is published by Devolver Digital, it will include a number of indie game cameos. You'll be able to select...
Wednesday28th Aug 2019
Feature Has A Decades-Old Super Mario 64 Mystery Finally Been Cleared Up?
L is NOT and was never real, according to new sources
There's something about the very best video games which inspires obsession over the smallest details. Whether it involves (over)analysing a blurry texture, trying to decipher a muffled audio clip or simply experim
News Aladdin And The Lion King Are Reportedly Being Remastered For Switch
Update: And it's confirmed!
Update (28th Aug, 15:55 BST): And just like that, Disney Classic Games: Aladdin and The Lion King has now been officially confirmed for Switch. The collection features bonus content and retro versions of each game, with a physical release launching in stores on 29th October at "all major retailers". Here are some key...
Review AER: Memories Of Old - Take To The Skies With This Captivating, Combat-Free Adventure
Great Odin's Raven!
AER: Memories of Old begins with a beautiful little video gaming moment. As you clamber up and out of the collapsing cave in which your adventure begins, you're presented with an all-encompassing view of the fragmented floating islands, surrounded on all sides by majestic columns of billowing cloud and bottomless chasms, that...
Random Looks Like Capcom Forgot To Remove Mention Of The Wii In Ace Attorney Trilogy On Switch
Oops
We're all used to seeing older games be remade, remastered, or just straight ported to Switch, and the Ace Attorney series is one of many which has received such treatment this year. As it happens, this particular release appears to have retained a little more of its past life than you'd hope for. As you can see in the screenshot below, shared...
Review Vambrace: Cold Soul - A Gorgeous RPG That's Tragically Undone By Dull And Difficult Gameplay
Soul Eater
We here at Nintendo Life have something of a soft spot for 2018’s excellent roguelike RPG Darkest Dungeon. With its beautifully distinctive art style married to tight, enthralling battles which made maintaining the sanity of your party of warriors every bit as important as keeping on top of your combat strategies, it managed to walk a...
Soapbox Mario Kart Tour Looks Lousy With F2P Trappings, But That’s All Right
Keep those currencies and timers where they belong!
Soapbox features enable our individual writers to voice their own opinions on hot topics, opinions that may not necessarily be the voice of the site. Here, Gavin grits his teeth and discusses how he's absolutely fine with the free-to-play aspects of the upcoming mobile Mario Kart. The latest entry...
News Football Manager 2020 Confirmed For Switch, But It'll Be "Fastest" On Google Stadia
Switch gets the 'Touch' edition
Sega and Sports Interactive have announced Football Manager 2020 Touch for Nintendo Switch. The game will launch on Nintendo's machine in late November, shortly after its arrival on other platforms. As you can likely tell by the name, the 'Touch' edition coming to Switch sits most closely in line with the versions...
Random Child Left Horrified As Parents Mercilessly Cut Into His Eevee Cake
Won't someone think of the cake?
We often find ourselves longingly staring at food from the likes of Japan's Kirby Cafe or Pokémon Cafes, but soon realise that we'd struggle to actually bite into Kirby's delicious-looking face out of a weird sense of guilt. You can't eat Kirby, can you? Thing is, though, as 'mature' and 'responsible' adults,...
News Report Suggests Nintendo Doesn't Want To Overdo Mobile Microtransactions
And that The Pokémon Company is "more willing" to make money
According to a Newswire report from Takashi Mochizuki of The Wall Street Journal, Nintendo is not interested in making excessive amounts of cash with next month's mobile release, Mario Kart Tour. Mochizuki explains how investors in DeNA – the Japanese developer and publisher involved...
Thursday29th Aug 2019
News You'll Really Dig This New Shovel Knight Game From Yacht Club And Nitrome
Dig in!
During its special video presentation today, Yacht Club Games announced Shovel Knight Dig, a joint development project between itself and the talented UK developer, Nitrome - previously responsible for games like Bomb Chicken. This new title has already been in development for more than a year, but there's still a long road ahead, so there's...
Wednesday28th Aug 2019
News Trine Dev Frozenbyte Is Surprise-Launching A New Multiplayer Melee Fighter On Switch Today
Boreal Blade
Surprise! Frozenbyte has revealed its latest game headed to Nintendo Switch and we really don't have long to wait until we can check it out. Boreal Blade is launching today. Boreal Blade is a team-based melee fighting game said to offer "a fluid combat system and the possibility to develop sophisticated fighting techniques and...
Video Google Play Pulls Out All The Stops For Its Manic Mario Kart Tour Trailer
RIP phone screens
With the recent Mario Kart Tour release date announcement, discussion and hype for the game have reached a new high amongst the series' fans. Some are excited, some are a little sceptical, but trailers like this are sure to bring the hype regardless. Google Play has released an extended trailer for the game, and while it doesn't...
UK Charts Mario Scores First And Second Places In Successful Week For Switch
He's in 5th, 12th and 16th too!
UK chart data is now in for the week ending 24th August, revealing that Nintendo has managed to snag the top two positions with Mario leading the charge. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe has jumped up into first position, after sitting in third last week, and Super Mario Maker 2 has managed to keep hold of second place. There are...
News Decay Of Logos Delayed On Switch, Other Versions Releasing As Planned
"It’s been a difficult few weeks"
Rising Star Games and Amplify Creations have announced that the Switch release of Decay of Logos will be pushed back to improve the game's performance. Originally planned to launch tomorrow, 29th August, the Switch version will now be released in September - no specific date has been given just yet. The delay...
News Change Your Fate In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate's Next Spirit Board Event
Starts later this week
After a few tournaments, this week Nintendo is returning to its regular spirit event schedule in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate on the Switch. This latest one is being referred to as "Change Your Fate!" and starts this Friday, on 30th August. Here's a description of the three-day event, courtesy of the Nintendo Australia Twitter...
Japanese Charts Super Mario Maker 2 Still Top As Nintendo Takes Nine Of Top Ten
Hardware sales down, however
Famitsu's Japanese chart figures are now in for 19th - 25th August, revealing that Super Mario Maker 2 is still sitting pretty at the very top of the pile. The game sold another 22,582 copies this week to stay ahead of newcomer Oninaki (although it's worth noting that Oninaki's combined sales across Switch and PS4 did...
News Rocket League's 12th Season Is Now Officially Underway
Featuring Rocket Pass 4
Psyonix's ongoing support for Rocket League continues, with the developer announcing the 12th season is now officially live. Here's some information about what players can expect: Competitive Season 11 Rewards (new Boost) and the beginning of Competitive Season 12 are now available. Plus, new quality of life adjustments...
News Overcooked 2 Dishes Up Carnival Of Chaos DLC On 12th September
A culinary performance like no other
Ghost Town Games and Team 17 are getting ready to serve up the next DLC pack for Overcooked 2. It's titled Carnival of Chaos and will be ready for consumption on 12th September. You'll be able to purchase it individually or as part of the season pass. The season pass is available for £14.99/€16.99/$19.99 and...
News Seek Peace In Asgard When Side-Scrolling RPG Niffelheim Explores Switch Next Month
Do what it takes to survive
Ellada Games is set to bring its 2D side-scrolling action-survival RPG, Niffelheim, to Nintendo Switch next month. Previously released on Steam last year, the game has players setting off on an adventure across a Norse-themed world, crafting the tools and weapons they need to survive the onslaught of monsters both above...
Tuesday27th Aug 2019
News Elder Scrolls Online Director Says The Nintendo Switch Isn't "Powerful Enough" To Run The Game
Streaming the only alternative
Bethesda's been one of the strongest supporters of the Nintendo Switch since the system launched, publishing massive open-world titles like Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim on the platform. Since then, there have been requests for Elder Scrolls Online. When queried about the possibility of this game coming to the Switch at PAX...
News Diddy Kong's Racing Once Again With A Return To Mario Kart After 11 Years Away
"And this time, he's in the mood"
With his Nintendo-branded hat firmly in place, Diddy Kong is making a very welcome return to the Mario Kart scene next month as a playable character in Mario Kart Tour. Despite being a Super Smash Bros. star and featuring in the Donkey Kong games available on 3DS, Wii U and Switch, Diddy hasn't been
News Nintendo Removing Credit Card Support From 3DS And Wii U eShop In Europe
Update: Possibly thanks to new EU ruling
Update (27th Aug, 13:45 BST): Further digging suggests that the change could be thanks to PSD2, a new payment directive adopted by the European Parliament. PSD2 is said to add new levels of protection for those making purchases online and make cross-border European payment services safer, and it comes into...
News Phew, Zelda: Link's Awakening Will Support Cloud Saves On Switch After All
It was all down to an incorrect game page listing!
Update #2: Nintendo Life reader Quarth has gotten in touch with Nintendo UK and has received the following message from customer support: Thank you for contacting the Nintendo UK Customer Support Team regarding your question on "The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening"'s official page. We are sorry...
News World Exclusive Pokémon Announcement To Reportedly Air In Next Anime Episode
And that's only days away
If you're a diehard Pokémon fan, you might just want to keep a watchful eye on your Poké-news feed over the next few days. The next episode of the anime to air in Japan, called Guzma the Undefeated!, will reportedly feature an announcement that could very well be worth your time. The news comes from Serebii, who says...
News Hold Me, There's A New Firmware Update For Nintendo 3DS
Happiness through stability
Guess what? Nintendo just pushed a new firmware update out for the good old Nintendo 3DS. Double guess what? All it does is make the system more stable, and - as you'll know if you've been following the exciting business of 3DS firmware updates over the years - it was pretty darned stable already. Version number...
News Mega Man Zero/ZX Legacy Collection Leaked, But Not Yet Locked In For Switch
Update: And now it's confirmed!
Update (27th Aug, 16:15 BST): Capcom has now officially unveiled the game and it has been confirmed for release on Nintendo Switch. A press release states that the game will be available for $29.99 on 21st January 2020 both "digitally and at North American retail locations". Original Article (27th Aug, 04:30 BST):...
Talking Point With Overwatch Apparently Switch-Bound, The Future's Bright For Blizzard And Nintendo
Crafting a relationship
News that an officially-licenced Overwatch carry case for Nintendo Switch is available suggests an announcement on the horizon that many of us have expected – Overwatch is Switch-bound. While it's not yet confirmed, it would be a cruel joke to put out licensed accessories for a console you can't play the game on. Winner of...
Review RAD - A Gnarly Roguelike Which Is Let Down By Balance And Performance Problems
Get bent, muties
Double Fine has long since made a name for itself as a rather ‘out there’ studio that nonetheless produces quality work, such as Brütal Legend, Psychonauts, Headlander, and Costume Quest. Its latest release, RAD, fits right in with this lineage, blending in crazy '80s themes with an action-heavy roguelike gameplay loop. It’s...
News Legend Of The Skyfish Really Wants To Be Zelda
Hits Switch this week
Given Zelda's stature in the pantheon of video games, it's to be expected that many other games will seek to emulate the look, feel and atmosphere of Nintendo's seminal series – and that certainly seems to be the case with the upcoming eShop game Legend of the Skyfish. A collaboration between Ratalaika Games, Crescent Moon...
News Start Your Engines When Mario Kart Tour Launches On 25th September
Get ready to race, on mobile
The release date you may or may not have been anticipating has arrived! Yes, that's right – Nintendo has officially announced Mario Kart Tour will arrive on Android and iOS on 25th September. To prepare for the game's launch, Nintendo has set up a brand new twitter account: Mario Kart World Tour is able to be...
News Three New Costumes Are Being Added To Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3 This Friday
A sneak peek
If you happen to own Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3: The Black Order, you're in for a treat later this week. On 30th August, a free update will add the X-Men Cyclops and Colossus to this delightful Switch exclusive. In addition to this, three free costumes will also be added. Spider-Man scores his Symbiote Suit, Hulk gets his Planet Hulk...
Mini Review Whipseey And The Lost Atlas - A Kirby Clone That's Over In The Blink Of An Eye
You'll whip through it
“Jump and whip your way through this epic adventure,” begins the opening blurb for the Whipseey and the Lost Atlas listing on the Nintendo eShop. It undoubtedly does feature jumping, yes, and there’s certainly a decent amount of whipping to be found, but calling it epic is a bit of a stretch; we’ve had hiccuping spells...
News Play Pokémon Masters At Launch To Snag Useful Bonus Items
And learn all about Story Events
The latest game in the Pokémon universe, Pokémon Masters, is officially launching worldwide this Thursday. Ahead of its release, The Pokémon Company has shared some new info. You can check it all out for yourself in the needlessly long and grating video above, but there are a few key reveals to pick out here...
Wednesday28th Aug 2019
News Blade Strangers Gets Three New Characters To Celebrate Its One-Year Anniversary
And much more
One of the fighting games on the Switch that perhaps deserves some more attention is Blade Strangers by Studio Saizensen and Nicalis. When it arrived in August last year, we said it was the most accessible 2D fighters we had played in years. If you've been looking for an extra reason to try it out, there is now a free update for the...
Tuesday27th Aug 2019
Gallery Square Enix Just Sent Us A Load Of Final Fantasy VIII Dog Screenshots
How could we not share them?
No matter what you do for a living, there will be days when you can't help but feel a little gloomy doing the ol' nine-to-five. Sometimes, though, you realise just how lucky you are, and one of those times is when you're given the go-ahead to spend the next few minutes creating a lovingly-crafted article focusing on the...
News Bandai Namco Apologises For Shortages Of Fishing Spirits In Japan
Catch it if you can
Since launching in Japan last month, Bandai Namco's Fishing Spirits game (Tsuri Spirits Nintendo Switch Version) has featured in the local video game charts on a regular basis. Its success has now reportedly resulted in shortages of the title across the country. As a result, Bandai Namco has issued an apology – explaining the...
Feature Pokémon World Championships 2019: Bidding Farewell To The Nintendo 3DS
A report from the front line
Pokémon is an ever-changing beast, but there is currently one constant: The Pokémon World Championships. This year was the 16th event and it was the biggest one to date, with over 8,000 people in attendance. This did cause some delays in starting the Opening Ceremony as people were still outside, but after that,...
News Bizarre Indie Hit Wuppo Is Getting A Definitive Edition Release On Switch
Bonkers, but charming
The Switch eShop is about to welcome one of the more bizarre indie hits of recent years, as Wuppo: Definitive Edition is set to launch on the console next month. The game has sold over 100,000 units across Steam, PS4 & Xbox One, making it all the more worthwhile for developer Knuist & Perzik to work on a definitive...
Video Astral Chain's Launch Trailer Brings The Hype
Friday can't come soon enough
Three days. That's all that stands between us and Astral Chain, PlatinumGames' latest release exclusive to Nintendo Switch, and we couldn't be more excited. Nintendo has shared a launch trailer for the title (we've plonked it above, just for you) and it's somehow managed to raise our hype levels to an even higher state...
News Donkey Kong-Inspired Platformer Jet Kave Adventure Swings Onto Switch Next Month
Release date confirmed
A release date for upcoming platformer Jet Kave Adventure has finally jumped, smashed, and swung its way into our grateful arms. You'll be able to get your hands on the game from 17th September. Said to be full of "skill-based action, challenging boss fights, clever secrets and thrilling set-pieces", Jet Kave Adventure takes...
Video Check Out Daemon X Machina's 'Mission Zero' Prologue Trailer
Before the war
Daemon X Machina is only a couple of weeks away from launching on Nintendo Switch and in preparation for the big release, Nintendo has released a trailer telling us what happened before the events of the game. You can check it all out for yourself above; we get to see a side to the game that hasn't really been shown off all that...
News Treat Your Ears To A Yooka-Laylee Playlist Featuring David Wise, Grant Kirkhope And More
The sounds of Yooka-Laylee and the Impossible Lair
Yooka-Laylee and the Impossible Lair is only a couple of months away from launching on Nintendo Switch and it looks set to be a treat in more ways than one. Yes, there are the new transforming levels and a whole new approach to the Yooka-Laylee formula in general, but there's also a stellar set of...
Monday26th Aug 2019
Review Astral Chain - Platinum's Best Game Ever? You'd Better Believe It
In the chain gang
With games like Bayonetta, Vanquish, Wonderful 101 and MadWorld in its back catalogue, it's little surprise that Japanese developer PlatinumGames has gained a reputation for tight, action-packed titles that mix stunning visuals with intricate and rewarding gameplay mechanics. While its games haven't always been the commercial smash...
Random This Legend Of Zelda Fan Is Recreating A Link To The Past In The Unity Engine
Watch out, Link's Awakening
Grezzo has been busy releasing remasters of certain Zelda games for a number of years now and most recently helped out with the remake of The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening on Switch. Ever since we saw the charming diorama-like graphics in this upcoming release, it's made us wonder what other retro Zelda games would...
News Ni no Kuni: Wrath Of The White Witch File Size Revealed
Make some space
Next month is an incredibly busy period for the Nintendo Switch. On top of releases such as Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age and The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening, there are various other outstanding titles coming to the platform. One of these is a port of Bandai Namco game,
Poll Have You Played The Dragon Quest XI S Demo On Nintendo Switch Yet?
The Luminary rides again
Now that another weekend of gaming has passed, we're curious to know if you got around to trying out the Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age demo on the Switch and whether or not it's convinced you to check out the full retail release when it arrives on 27th September. If you haven't played it, then what are you...
Tuesday27th Aug 2019
News An Overwatch Switch Carry Case Exists, No Prizes For Guessing What Comes Next
Putting the cart before the horse
Overwatch may be getting a bit long in the tooth but it's a game that continues to draw a big audience thanks to its enjoyable online play and cast of colourful characters. The topic of a Switch port has been floated several times before, but it now seems we have confirmation that it's coming from a fairly unlikely...
Monday26th Aug 2019
News Wrath: Aeon of Ruin Already "Up And Running At A Locked 60fps" On Switch
Promising stuff
Back in March, 3D Realms lifted the lid on Wrath: Aeon of Ruin. It's a retro-inspired first-person shooter running on the Quake engine with various modern enhancements. Although it's already been confirmed for the Switch, Digital Foundry's John Linneman has now shared some new information about the console ports. While the footage...
Video Exclusive 'Making Of' Decay Of Logos - Amplify On Avoiding Zelda And Dark Souls Labels
"We strive to be unique and create something different"
Releasing later this week on 29th August across multiple platforms, on the face of it, Decay of Logos draws plenty of parallels with something like The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. According to Amplify Creations, though, you'll discover a focus on narrative and a darkness that you might...
News Limited Run Pre-Orders For Gunvolt Chronicles: Luminous Avenger iX Open Tomorrow
Includes DLC on the cart
Limited Run Games is opening pre-orders for a collector's edition and the standard edition of Gunvolt Chronicles: Luminous Avenger iX tomorrow, on 27th August. Pre-orders will be available directly from its website up until 27th September. The standard edition will set you back $34.99 USD and the Collector's Edition costs...
Sunday25th Aug 2019
Review Grandia HD Collection - Two Classic Games, Shoddily Remastered
Not as grand as we'd hoped
You’d be forgiven for not immediately recognizing the Grandia series at first glance. This adventurous JRPG series is one of those that – for better or worse – never really found its footing with a wider audience, and though it had a strong start in the late ’90s, Grandia mostly fizzled out by the mid-2000s for a...
News EA Reminds Switch Owners The FIFA 20 Legacy Edition Won't Include Volta Football
New season, same game?
Earlier this year, EA revealed Switch owners would receive a watered-down legacy version of FIFA 20 instead of the full experience. Nintendo fans will miss out on some "big new features" and modes, according to the executive producer Aaron McHardy: You're gonna get a fresh new look in Switch, with kits and player lists and...
Mini Review Invisigun Reloaded - A Tense Action Title Blessed With An Ingenious Twist
Can you see me now?
The stealth genre has always been a bit of a love-hate affair. Some people relish the thought of sneaking past oblivious guards and knocking on walls, whereas others find the very concept of keeping schtum completely repellant. There’s rarely an in-between, but Sombr Studio has crafted an experience with Invisigun Reloaded that...
News Nintendo's North American Website Now Only Advertises The 2DS Line
But what about the 3D one?
The 3DS is easily one of the greatest Nintendo systems of all-time thanks to its vast library of games and fancy features that took handheld gaming to the next level. As its time in the spotlight draws to a close, Nintendo appears to have officially phased out the 3D model on its North American website. As spotted by the...
News Inti Creates "Loves Nintendo" And Intends To Release Every Game It Can On Switch
"don't expect us to pull our support"
Inti Creates has been releasing its games on Nintendo systems for many years now. More recently on the Switch, we've seen titles such as Dragon: Marked for Death and Blaster Master Zero 2 made available. There's no plan to stop anytime soon, either. During a recent chat with Nintendo Everything, company...
Random Superhot Trailer On European Switch eShop Causes Some Confusion
"This trailer is absolutely recorded using our Switch edition"
When Superhot got a surprise release on the Switch eShop this week, a trailer for the game was uploaded alongside it. If you happened to catch the European version of this video, you might have noticed some text towards the end of the brief clip, instructing the player to press 'R' to...
Poll Box Art Brawl #5 - Super Mario Kart
Before the big blue shell
Welcome to Round 5 of Box Art Brawl, where we take a gander at the box art of a certain retro game and crown one regional variant as champion. Last week the classic NES brawler River City Ransom duked it out with its counterparts until the Japanese version emerged bloody-nosed but victorious, beating down the North American...
News The Terminator In Mortal Kombat 11 Will Not Be Voiced By Arnold Schwarzenegger
But he’ll be back in Dark Fate
There was some momentary excitement earlier this week when Mortal Kombat co-creator Ed Boon said he couldn’t believe NetherRealm had “got” Arnold Schwarzenegger – aka. the time-travelling cyborg assassin from The Terminator movies. Part of me still can’t believe we got Arnold. Boon’s tweet sent a...
Saturday24th Aug 2019
News Square Enix Confirms Final Fantasy VIII Remastered Will Be A Digital-Only Release
Physical release not happening
Not long after Square Enix revealed Final Fantasy VIII Remastered for multiple platforms including the Nintendo Switch at its E3 2019 live presentation, there were murmurs about a possible physical release. DotEmu, the developer helping out with the remastered version of the game, even responded to a fan question...
News Limited Run Reveals River City Girls Collector's Edition, Pre-Orders Open 30th August
Get ready to kick some butt
The beat 'em up genre is alive and well on Nintendo's hybrid device. Earlier this week, DotEmu confirmed Streets of Rage 4 for the system and now the girls from the River City series are vying for your attention as they gear up for their big September release. To ensure you side with Misako and Kyoko in this fight,...
News The Persona Series Has Now Sold More Than 10 Million Copies Worldwide
No joke
The Persona series might not be as globally recognised as Mario or Pikachu just yet, but it's certainly grown in popularity over the past number of years. In fact, it recently reached a significant milestone in its history. According to Atlus, in a blog post over on the official Japanese Persona website, the entire series has now sold more...
News Director Of Dragon Quest Builders Series Leaves Square Enix
Looking forward to a "new development environment"
With Dragon Quest Builders 2 now available on the Switch, series director – Kazuya Niinou – has decided to move on from Square Enix. After "about seven years" at the company, he's now looking forward to a "new development environment", having worked on two Dragon Quest games in a row. Niinou is...
News Yacht Club Games Broadcasting A Special Video Presentation Next Week
Yacht Club Direct
The face of indie games – Shovel Knight – was oddly missing from Nintendo's Indie World Showcase earlier this week. Thankfully, Yacht Club Games has a "treasure trove" of news to share about him, next week, on 28th August. Yes, it's got so much news to share, it has decided to broadcast its very own video presentation on...
News Yuzo Koshiro Confirms That Switch Gotta Protectors Sequel Is Coming To The West
English version available "by next spring"
Ancient's Gotta Protectors was one of the last truly essential eShop games for the Nintendo 3DS, and we awarded it a much-deserved 9/10 back in 2016. Koshiro revealed in 2018 that the next game in the Mamotte Knight / Protect Me Knight series – entitled Susume!! Mamotte Knight: Hime no Totsugeki Serenade...
News Zavvi UK Celebrates 10th Birthday With Limited Edition Boo Merch
Don't turn your back...
Zavvi is celebrating 10 years of being online with a special selection of discounts and limited edition products across the store. Earlier in the year, the UK based online retailer had a limited edition Super Mario series which we thought was pretty nifty, continuing the same "Original Hero" theme they have a couple more...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (August 24th)
Here are our picks, but what are yours?
Another busy week has slipped by as we descend inevitably into the clutches of 2020. Things kicked off with the Nintendo Indie World Showcase which featured some cracking 'available now on Switch eShop' games such as Superhot and Hotline Miami Collection. We got
Friday23rd Aug 2019
Random Nintendo Posts About Mario Enjoying Sunshine, Internet Goes Wild
Putting two and two together?
One of the drawbacks of being a massive company with a long history and a massive amount of IP is that almost any message you publically release – no matter how innocent – could be misinterpreted or read into a little too much by fans. That may well be the case with a tweet recently posted by Nintendo of America,...
Review Hotline Miami Collection - Ready Up For Some Of The Old Ultra-Violence On Switch
Shut up and Drive
You’ve died. You keep dying. But every death imparts a new piece of knowledge. Sneak through that corridor. Use a door to take that guard out. Smash his brains out on the floor, then use his baseball bat to take out the gunmen in the next room. Blast the Doberman as its passes, then take the remaining enemies out before making a...
Poll How Do You Pronounce These Nintendo-Related Words?
Let’s call the whole thing off
As British film critic Mark Kermode often says, we should never make fun of people for mispronouncing words because — more often than not — it means they learned it through reading. This holds true whether they were found in a book or a video game, and many of us as kids gleaned new vocabulary from instruction...
News GameStop's Internal Database Lists Multiple New SKUs For Switch
Are new announcements on the way?
Is a Nintendo Direct on the horizon? If these new Switch SKUs on GameStop's internal database are anything to go by, there might be one just around the corner. According to the same leaker who shed light on more than 20 titles about 10 days ahead of E3 this year, GameStop is gearing up for some kind of...
Review Snooker 19 - One Of The Best Snooker Games Ever, But Not Without Its Faults
Frame by frame
When it comes to nailing a sports simulator, it’s all about finding that sweet spot between authenticity, realism and fun. Even when that sport is a little more niche in its mainstream appeal, if you can’t capture the magic that makes that recreational pastime so unique, then you’re doing its fans a serious injustice. We’ve...
News Nintendo Brings Pokémon, Panels And Unreleased Games To PAX West
Starts next week
The video game convention PAX West 2019 kicks off next week on 30th August and runs until 2nd September. As usual, there'll be a lot of major developers and publishers in attendance. Of course, one of the companies present will be Nintendo. At its own booth, Nintendo will be showing off the following unreleased titles: Luigi’s...
News The PM Studios Summer Sale Is Now Live, Up To 40% Off
Feel the heat with some burning prices
To celebrate the sizzling summer, PM Studios is hosting an official online store summer sale from now until 5th September. In total, there are four physical Switch games up for grabs and even a bundle. Here's the full list of offerings: Game Sale Price Original Price Saving Mercenaries Saga...
News Get Your Grubby Mitts On The Tweaked SwitchGrip Pro In Late September
Now welcoming the small-handed, too
Last year Satisfye's successfully Kickstarted Switch grip, the the cumbersomely named Satisfye Pro Gaming Grip for Nintendo Switch, launched to cries of relief from a certain group of Switch gamers. If you've got average-to-large sized hands, or if you simply play your Switch a lot, you may suffer a little from...
News Endure The Gauntlet In Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3's First DLC Pack This September
Curse of the Vampire arrives a month early for Halloween
The much awaited first DLC bundle of characters for Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3: The Black Order is arriving on 30th September. The pack, entitled Curse of the Vampire, contains a line up first revealed at San Diego Comic Con with Blade, Moon Knight, Punisher and Morbius joining the fray...
News Microsoft Reiterates That It Would Like To See Xbox Game Pass On Other Platforms
"We would like to see Game Pass on all platforms ultimately"
In a world where the Netflix app still isn't on Switch, we can still dream and imagine all of our favourite streaming services making the leap over in time, as everything must be on Switch... the internet demands it. The latest fuel for the speculation fire is a comment which head of...
Random Cooking Mama: Cookstar Receives Award From PETA For Including Vegetarian Mode
Mamma mia
Animal rights organisation PETA normally makes video game headlines when it calls out a particular title for this or that, but this time it's rather different. Cooking Mama - a series that has been under fire from the animal rights advocate in the past - has received a "Proggy Award" ("Proggy" translating to "progress") for adding in a...
Random Reimagining The Famicom As An Apple-Style Home Computer
Introducing the Family Computer PVM System
The classic Nintendo Famicom was a design masterpiece compared to the boxier version which regions outside of Japan got in the form of the NES. Around the time of its release, there was a bit of a trend for having combined CRT monitors incorporated into a gaming device, such as the Vectrex from 1982. Later,...
Japanese Charts Super Mario Maker 2 Extends Its Stay In The Top Spot
Building up
The Famitsu Japanese chart figures are now in for 12th August - 18th August. Nintendo's Super Mario Maker 2 has experienced yet another week in the top spot. Fire Emblem: Three Houses has dropped to fourth place while Super Smash Bros. Ultimate has climbed up a spot. Bandai Namco's arcade fishing game is in second an
Thursday22nd Aug 2019
Random SpongeBob Artist Mashes Smash Bros. And Nickelodeon Characters
How many can you name?
Well here's an ambitious crossover (they seem to be all the rage these days). In honour of Nickelodeon's annual Super Smash Bros. Ultimate tournament, SpongeBob Squarepants storyboard artist Kurt Snyder has created a poster for this year's internal studio event featuring famous Nickelodeon characters cosplaying as Smash...
Review FAR: Lone Sails - A Glorious Mix Of Genres That Captivates Without Saying A Word
Ship-shape
The terrain is cold and unyielding here, the horizon sprinkled with the snapped struts of an industrial era gone by, resentful reminders of what used to be but is unceremoniously no more. As you journey onward – because that's all you do here; you just journey onward, forever rumbling towards the right of your screen – you'll see them...
Random We've Now Seen Wario Topless, And We Have All Kinds Of Questions
2019's version of Nipplegate?
Remember when Mario went topless and the entire internet seemed to grind to a halt in order to discuss his nipples? What a ride that was. Well, 2019 has its own version of 'nipplegate', although this time around, it's the lack of nipple that is causing consternation. Recent footage from Switch exclusive
News As You Probably Guessed, Need For Speed Heat Isn’t Coming To Switch
“No plans” for other versions
EA’s on-off relationship with Nintendo platforms has been quite a rollercoaster ride over the years. Past talk of unprecedented partnerships has given way to almost total apathy, although very recently the company has gone on the charm offensive to assure Switch owners that it is still keen to bring its best games...
News Capcom Takes A Bite Out Of Its Resident Evil eShop Prices In Europe
But are they still infected?
It's Thursday, which means it's download update day, where Nintendo announce the horde of games shuffling their way onto the eShop over the coming days. This week was no exception and, like usual, us mere survivors were thrown some scraps in the form of sale items, (AKA: health items for our weary wallets). Whilst...
News Play The Dragon Quest XI S Demo And Receive A Special Spirit In Smash Bros. Ultimate
Offer extends to the full game
If you're not sure whether the Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age - Definitive Edition demo on the Nintendo Switch is worth your time, here's one extra reason why you should check it out. Provided you own a copy of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate and play either the demo or full version of the new Dragon Quest...
News Smash Bros. 64 Tournament Starts Later This Week In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Retro glory
Update 22/08: The Nintendo Versus Twitter account has now revealed how exactly this tournament will work. The three-day event titled "Original Class of '64" only includes fighters, stages, and items from the first Smash Bros. outing on the Nintendo 64. The further you advance, the better the spirit you'll win. The artwork for this...
News This Super Mario Maker 2 Level Flips An Old Classic On Its Head
On the up and up
How many times have you played through the opening level of Super Mario Bros. on the NES? Considering how many systems it has been released on over the years, we're willing to be that it's more than just a handful. World 1-1 lays down the foundations for what has become one of the most famous video game franchises of all time, and...
News NBA 2K20 Developer Is Dedicated To A Quality Switch Version
"I think when the demand is there... you take advantage of it"
We've discussed our disappointment with EA's approach to Switch at length before. The company's unwillingness to invest in Nintendo's hit console by giving us a FIFA in line with versions on other platforms feels counter-productive, and for every glimmer of hope we get that things migh
Deals Pick Up SUPERBEAT: XONiC For Just $0.89 On The US Switch eShop
Transistor and Bastion also get tasty discounts
Another week, another Switch eShop sale. While the various regional eShops often throw up different deals, sometimes there's one that's too good to pass up, even if you live on a different continent. Stalwart video game news and deals sentinel Wario 64 noticed that rhythm game SUPERBEAT: XONiC is...
Review SEGA AGES Puyo Puyo - You Can't Polish A Puyo This Plain
Less ‘yo’, more ‘pu’
We’ve now reached the tenth game in the Sega Ages series, and it’s safe to say the project has been a resounding success. Over the course of the past year, Sega and the retro wizards at M2 have released a steady stream of old-school ports that have had us using the phrase ‘definitive version’ more times than...
Reminder Two More NES Games Hit The Switch, Plus Another Special Version Of Gradius
Play 'em today
It's that time of the month again when Nintendo adds more classic titles to the NES library on the Nintendo Switch Online app. Along with the two previously announced games, this update also adds in another special version of an iconic shoot 'em up. In terms of the new games, we have Culture Brain's action-arcade title Kung-Fu Heroes...
News Conker's Creator Needs A Break From The Unlikely Legend Of Rusty Pup
But what about the Switch version?
It seems like The Unlikely Legend Of Rusty Pup might not be released on a Nintendo platform after all. Following on from the cancellation of the 3DS version and a development swap from Wii U to Switch, Gory Detail's Chris Seavor – best known as the creator of Conker – has now said he needs a break from Rusty...
Nintendo Download 22nd August (North America)
Hotline Miami! Superhot! Puyo Puyo!
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: Superhot (SUPERHOT, Mon 19th August, $24.99)...
Nintendo Download 22nd August (Europe)
ONINAKI! RAD! Snooker!
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: Yu-Gi-Oh! Legacy of the Duelist: Link Evolution!...
News The Ninja Saviors: Return Of The Warriors Gets A Delay In North America
Due to "unforeseen logistical challenges"
It has been revealed that The Ninja Saviors: Return of the Warriors will be subject to a delay in North America, while the European release remains unaffected. The game – which is a sequel to the brilliant SNES title – hits Europe on August 30th, as was originally planned. However, the North American...
News Meet The Good, Bad And Ugly Survivors You'll Encounter In Disaster Report 4
Groundbreaking interaction
Nothing brings people together like a crisis, apparently, although there's always a bad egg or two to stink the situation up even further. NIS America's new trailer for Disaster Report 4: Summer Memories gives you an idea of the lovely (and not so lovely) people you'll be interacting with as you try to escape from a...
News Pokkén Producer Gifted Notebook Filled With Heartwarming Messages From Game's Community
Long live Pokkén
Masaaki Hoshino with pro player Allister While there's been a lot of uproar in recent times regarding Pokémon Sword and Shield on the Switch, on the fighting front it's all love. At the recent Pokémon World Championships last weekend, the Pokkén Tournament DX community took the opportunity to thank one of the game's team...
News Get Your House In Order With Wilmot's Warehouse On Switch Next Week
Warehouse-scale inventory Tetris
Update: We’ve now added the launch trailer above. Enjoy! Indie developer and publisher Finji has announced that Wilmot's Warehouse, a puzzle game 'for people who like to organise stuff' is dropping on Switch (and PC) next week on Thursday 29th August. You play as Wilmot, a square employee at A5 Logistics...
News Pig Eat Ball Will Hog Your Nintendo Switch In October
Get ready to barf
The Switch continues to bring us interesting new games which aren't quite like anything we've seen before, and Pig Eat Ball from publisher Mommy's Best Games looks like it's going to be a fun slice of multiplayer madness when it comes to the Switch on 18th October, priced at $14.99. The game is an insane action-adventure about...
Wednesday21st Aug 2019
Review Oninaki - A Decent Daemon Distraction
Continuing the cycle of rebirth
The JRPG genre is one that’s gone through immeasurable change in the few decades that it’s been around, but there’s something about the ‘old school’ style of 90’s turn-based RPGs that still holds a lot of sway with modern fans. To cater to this demographic, Square Enix formed Tokyo RPG Factory in 2015 to...
Review Superhot - Super Fun, Sort Of Brief
SUPER HOT
Putting everything on the Nintendo Switch may have started out as a joke, but now it’s becoming painfully obvious that life imitates memes more than the other way around. With the latest cult classic Superhot catapulting itself onto the Switch at its own very figurative pace, what’s next? We’re not here to discuss that right now, but...
News Catch Generation V Pokémon In Pokémon GO Starting 16th September
Unova batch to catch
Niantic, the makers of a little app that seems to have caught on - GO Pokémon, is it? - has announced that Pocket Monsters from the Unova region will start appearing on 16th September. As part of the rewards (as if they weren't coming regardless!) for completing all three parts of the recent Global Challenge, three weeks of...
Video Explore Dragon Quest XI S With The Series' Creator And Download A Demo Now
A guided tour of a massive title
Coming from Gamescom 2019 in Cologne, Germany, Nintendo has posted a 35-minute video showing off the world of Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age - Definitive Edition featuring the game’s producer Hokuto Okamoto as well as series creator Yuji Horii. The guided tour features various areas of the game's...
News Microsoft Has "No Plans" To Bring More First-Party Exclusives To Other Consoles
Ouch!
Current relations between Nintendo and Microsoft appear to be better than ever, but there's a chance Ori And The Blind Forest might be the last Xbox title published on the Nintendo Switch. In a statement provided to GamesIndustry.biz yesterday, Microsoft played down the idea of more games from Xbox Studios coming across to other consoles...
Review SEGA AGES Space Harrier - A Tremendous Port Of An Okay Coin-Op
The real dragon quest
We’ll spare you the usual spiel about how the Sega Ages series is offering definitive versions of Sega classics on the Switch: given we’re approaching the 10th release in the series, you probably get the idea by now. Game number 9 is Space Harrier, Sega’s 1985 coin-op that blew arcade-goers away back in the day with its...
News Warner Bros. Reveals Full DLC Roster For Mortal Kombat 11's Kombat Pack
Arnie, Sindel... and Joker's little brother?
Following a leak earlier today (through the thumbnail of the official YouTube trailer, no less), Warner Bros. has posted the full line up for its DLC Kombat Pack for Mortal Kombat 11, confirming the release timing for all characters. None of them are a surprise, having been previously announced (or...
Video Check Out 30 Minutes Of Ghoul-Filled Gardens In Luigi's Mansion 3
The grass is greener with Gooigi at Gamescom
After a couple of in-depth looks at The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening and Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age - Definitive Edition, Nintendo us rounding out its Gamescom 2019 video offering today with a half-hour deep-dive into Luigi's Mansion 3. In this sequel to the Gam
Video Gorge Yourself Stupid On 30 Minutes Of Zelda: Link's Awakening Gameplay
Toys-to-life
The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening feels like it's just around the corner now, possibly because it is, but that hasn't stopped us getting absolutely ravenous over new gameplay footage whenever it appears, and appear it has. Nintendo UK have produced a whopping 30 minute presentation of the game from Gamescom, looking at some of the...
News Fire Emblem: Three Houses Experiences "Best Digital Launch" In Franchise's History
Sales soar
It just keeps getting better and better for Fire Emblem: Three Houses. After recent success in the UK and Japanese charts, last week the NPD revealed the Switch release was the largest launch for a Fire Emblem game in US history. Now, Nielsen company SuperData has revealed the game sold an estimated 800,000 digital units worldwide in...
News Hotline Miami Collection Removed From The Australian Switch eShop
The second game is still banned...
Australian Switch owners got quite the surprise a few days ago when the Hotline Miami Collection was made available on the local eShop shortly after the Indie World presentation. You see, back in 2015, the second game – Hotline Miami 2: Wrong Number – was actually refused classification for depicting sexual...
News Learn More About Pokémon Sword & Shield By Visiting A Galar Visitors Center In Real Life
Que Galar, Galar...
Pokémon Sword & Shield aren't out just yet, and we've still got a few lingering questions about some of the finer details surrounding the games. Whether we'll have them answered before release or not is impossible to say, but if you'd like to learn more about the games and the Galar region in which they take place, Nintendo...
Video Digital Foundry Takes A Detailed Look At The Updated Switch SKU
More battery life for your buck
We've been keeping a very close eye on the new Nintendo Switch SKU that's in the process of hitting store shelves, and it certainly seems to make multiple minor improvements to the launch model, but is it worth buying as a replacement if you already own a Switch? After taking delivery of a new model fresh from the...
News Nintendo Switch Lite Accessories Ready For Launch From HORI
Pimp your Switch (Lite)
HORI has announced its initial line of officially licensed accessories for the upcoming Nintendo Switch Lite. From cases to screen protectors, it's all here, and it's all accessory-y: Screen Protective Filter for Nintendo Switch Lite - $7.99 USD MSRPDuraFlexi Protector for Nintendo Switch Lite - $12.99 USD MSRPHybrid System...
News SEGA's Yu Suzuki Would Like To Revisit Out Run And Virtua Fighter
Splash wave
Good old Yu Suzuki, the legendary SEGA designer has been responsible for some of the great arcade franchises of all time such as Out Run, After Burner, Space Harrier and Virtua Fighter. Suzuki-san is currently putting the final touches on to Shenmue III, but this hasn't stopped him dreaming of revisiting some of the classics which he...
Video Check Out The Previously Unseen File 06 In Astral Chain
Off the chain
Gamescom is now well underway and director Takahisa Taura of PlatinumGames has been busy showing off some new exciting gameplay in the upcoming action game Astral Chain, which is headed to the Switch on 30th August. The video shows the previously unseen File 06, with Mr Taura demonstrating some high-level play against the boss of this...
News Sega Ages Puzzle & Action: Ichidant-R Coming Soon To Japanese Switch eShop
Includes Mega Drive mode
Sega has revealed Puzzle & Action: Ichidant-R is "coming soon" to the Japanese Switch eShop. This upcoming Sega Ages release started out life in the arcades in 1994 and was eventually made available on the Game Gear and Mega Drive (Genesis). The Switch eShop version will feature an arcade mode, Mega Drive mode...
Video Check Out The Explosive Fights Awaiting The Straw Hats In One Piece: Pirate Warriors 4
Let’s get Big Mom good this time!
Bandai Namco has released the first gameplay trailer for One Piece: Pirate Warriors 4 at this year's Gamescom. The title was originally announced for the Switch and multiple other platforms at Anime Expo in July and promises to elevate the series to new heights with a brand new graphics engine, epic boss battles...
News AeternoBlade II Is Whipping To Switch In October
A gameplay trailer lands alongside the release date
As well as announcing the release date for hack-and-slash puzzle platformer AeternoBlade II, publisher PQube and developer Corecell Technology have released a new trailer giving us a taste of its time-twisting, dimension-switching gameplay. Landing on Switch on 11th October, the trailer above...
News Creature In The Well's Pinball / Hack-And-Slash Mash Surfaces In September
There's something down there
Described as 'a top-down, pinball-inspired, hack-and-slash dungeon crawler' or 'pinbrawler', Creature In The Well isn't shy about blending genres, but after getting our hands on it back at E3 2019, we came away extremely impressed. As featured in
News Freedom Finger Puts A Musical Spin On The Shmup Genre In September
Rhythm based chaos
We love a good shmup here at Nintendo Life Towers, and the upcoming Freedom Finger from Wide Right Interactive looks like a refreshing spin on the genre with the addition of melee combat. With a crazy soundtrack featuring a whole host of famous musicians and voicework from none other than Nolan North, this looks like one to watch...
Video Bee Sure You Point Your Compound Eyes At This Co-Op Bee Simulator Trailer
For when you're in Geneva, chairing a conference on nuclear fission
Simulators are a wonderful idea, the ability to take on a realistic or unrealistic role with as much granular detail as possible? That's something we can seriously get behind here at Nintendo Life Towers. With that in mind, Bee Simulator! Yes, the only simulation where you can bee...
News Get Ready To Eat Some Dirt When The Second Trials Rising Expansion Arrives Next Month
And break every bone in your body, again
Trials Rising on the Switch might be a little rough around the edges, but it's still an incredibly fun game with a large number of challenging courses to complete. If you have been chipping away at the game since its February release, you've probably seen everything it has to offer by now, including the first...
Tuesday20th Aug 2019
News The Witcher 3 Switch eShop File Size Revealed
It's a big one
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Complete Edition is obviously a massive open-world RPG, so just how much of your precious microSD memory will it take up if you decide to go with a digital copy? According to the Switch eShop listing, the game requires a whopping 28.1GB of free space. It's not all that surprising when you consider the fact...
News Final Fantasy VIII Remastered Arrives On Switch This September
The mega-hit RPG returns
During the Square Enix Live event at this year's E3, it was revealed Final Fantasy VIII Remastered would be coming to the Switch and multiple other platforms. In the latest update, a release date has now been locked in. This title, based on the 1999 PlayStation original, will arrive early next month on 3rd September and...
Review Pandemic - A Too-Simple Conversion That's Looking A Little Green
Down with the sickness
When deciding to bring a popular board game such as Pandemic to a new platform one of the first questions you’ve got to be asking yourself is what can this version add to the already existing game to make it worth a purchase; more specifically, what can the move to digital bring to the table? How do you utilise the...
News Pokémon Sword And Shield Won't Support Pokémon Global Link
Pokémon HOME and Switch Online to pick up the slack
The Pokémon Company has released a statement informing players that Pokémon Global Link will not be supported by the upcoming Gen VIII Switch pair Pokémon Sword and Shield. Instead, it seems that the new service Pokémon HOME will be inheriting some of the functionality you'd expe
Mini Review PC Building Simulator - A Surprisingly Decent Rig
Have you switched it off and on?
The Switch is home to a vast variety of games encompassing all sorts of genres from first-person shooters to visual novels, but we can probably all agree that PC Building Simulator is a game that none of us were expecting to see pop up on the eShop (then again, we got Car Mechanic Simulator, so apparently anything's...
News Authentic Racer GRID Autosport Speeds Onto The Switch Next Month
Get ready to race
Have you got the need for speed? Then there's no need to worry because GRID Autosport has got you covered. The ninth entry in the TOCA series is scheduled to arrive on the Switch this summer and is described as a "more authentic racing game" by its publisher, Codemasters. So, when exactly is it due out? According to a tweet by...
News Preorder Zelda: Link's Awakening In Europe And Nab Double Gold Points
Build your own cave and save
Nintendo of Europe has announced that not only are preorders now open for The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening on Nintendo Switch, but if you do fancy buying it in advance from the European eShop you'll get double the usual Gold Points to spend however you wish (within reason). NOE has the tweetails: If you want to...
News Check Out The Classic 2D Action In Mario & Sonic At The Olympic Games Tokyo 2020
Long jumping like it's 1964
Who can forget the first time when the unthinkable happened and Mario and Sonic appeared together in a video game? It all seems like a distant memory now, but the latest trailer for the upcoming Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 makes it look like one of the most fun instalments yet. The game will offer...
News See Dan Aykroyd In The New Ghostbusters: The Video Game Remastered Trailer
He just popped in there
Saber Interactive, the developer behind the upcoming Ghostbusters: The Video Game Remastered, has dropped a new trailer for the game as pre-orders go live on Switch and other consoles. The HD remaster of Terminal Reality's ten-year-old game (which reunited most of the original cast) is getting a rerelease on 4th October. The...
Video The Latest Pokémon Sword And Shield Video Shows A Railway Town Up Close & Personal
Choo choo, Mothim-Furrets
As the Gamescom event gets underway in Germany, we're getting all sorts of lovely video game news. Not to be left out Game Freak's Director of Pokémon Sword and Shield Shigeru Ohmori is featured in a video which shows off a bit more of the game to eager Pokémon fans. In the video Ohmori-san takes us on tour of a...
News DOOM Eternal Will Keep You Decimating Demons For Up To 22 Hours
Raze hell
If the original conversion of DOOM for the Nintendo Switch is anything to go by (as well as the Wolfenstein ports that fulfil a similar ideal), then DOOM Eternal should be a seriously saucy romp through Hell and back, and what's more you could be doing so for up to 22 hours. In an interview with QconForums.com, Id Software's Marty...
News Kalypso Brings Port Royale 4 To The Nintendo Switch In 2020
And a barrel of rum
During Gamescom's opening night, Kalypso shared a trailer for Port Royale 4, revealing the game will be sailing onto the Switch and multiple other platforms in the third quarter of 2020. The trailer captures the journey of a barrel of rum. See for yourself below: This series combines business simulation with real-time battles...
News "Charming" Horror Game Little Nightmares II Will Terrify Switch Owners Next Year
Face your fears
A sequel to Little Nightmares, stylised as Little Nightmares II, is making its way to the Switch next year. Bandai Namco dropped this terrifying surprise on the opening night of Gamescom. The second game by Tarsier Studios is described as a "suspense-adventure" and sees you take on the role of Mono - a young boy trapped in a world...
News The Witcher 3 Switch Port Started Development Just 12 Months Ago
Saber doesn't hang around
We recently sat down to try out a preview build of The Witcher 3: The Wild Hunt on Switch and just yesterday we published our hands-on impressions. Spoilers! It's pretty remarkable. Our friends over at Digital Foundry also got the chance to sit down with se
News Crikey, This Super Monkey Ball: Banana Blitz Theme Music Is Infectious
Banana Fritters for dinner
It's fair to say that some modern video games can often be a bit of a gloomy affair, with serious undertones and lots of shades of brown and grey in the textures. Good-old SEGA are keen to bring back the more colourful arcade days with Super Monkey Ball: Banana Blitz HD of course, and it's got a ridiculously upbeat...
Reminder Fire Emblem Themed Maximus Cup Starts Later This Week In Tetris 99
Unlock a special in-game theme
Later this week, on 23rd August, Nintendo is hosting its sixth Tetris 99 Maximus Cup. This time it's a crossover event with Fire Emblem: Three Houses. If you earn 100 points during this limited-time event, you'll be able to unlock a special Fire Emblem: Three Houses theme, featuring unique art, music and Tetrimo...
Video New Windjammers 2 Trailer Introduces Two New Characters
This ain't your grandma's air hockey
Windjammers is a series that has a special place in many olde-timey retro-minds, and for good reason. Its particular brand of high-octane and frankly ludicrous air hockey-like gameplay is uncommon to say the least, and with the impending arrival of Windjammers 2 the nostalgia glands of many are fit to burst. So...
News Ghostrunner Brings Cyberpunk Parkour Action To Switch Next Year
Are you the Keymaster?
If you've been hankering for a bit of Mirror's Edge-style parkour action on the Switch, then Ghostrunner looks like it will be worth keeping your eye on. In this first-person action game from developer One More Level, you'll be wall-running like a boss with your electric knife taking down anyone who stands in your way in a...
News Overpass Gameplay Trailer Kicks Up Dust As The Game Slides Into 2020
Looking quite tasty, though
We've reported before on Overpass, a four-wheel drive off-road racer from Swedish outfit Zordix (the team behind such racing titles as Aqua Moto Racing Utopia and Snow Moto Racing Freedom). While the studio's previous titles failed to im
News Mantis Burn Racing Gets A Physical Release In North America On 12th December
Partnering with PM Studios and acttil
PM Studios and acttil are teaming up with the developer VooFoo Studios to release a retail copy of the micro-racing game Mantis Burn Racing in North America, on 12th December. The price of the physical version has not been revealed. Here's a bit about the game, along with the box art: "Mantis Burn Racing®"...
News Ready Your Tin Foil Hats For The Bradwell Conspiracy On Switch This Fall
A night in a museum
Coming from Bossa Studios, the makers of Surgeon Simulator, in partnership with new outfit A Brave Plan made up of veteran game devs, The Bradwell Conspiracy is bringing its first-person narrative adventure to Switch later this fall. After an explosion at the Bradwell Stonehenge Museum, the player awakens to find themselves...
News Retrieve Lost Memories In Headspun On Switch Later In August
Rebuild Cortex
If you're looking for something a little different to play on your Switch, Wales Interactive's next project might just be the perfect thing. We've got a trailer just above these little words here for you to watch, but bear in mind there's some mild profanity to endure. As part of a collaboration with developer Superstring, the...
Monday19th Aug 2019
Hands On We've Played Witcher 3 On Nintendo Switch, And It's A Work Of Magic
"It’s the same as you’ll find on other platforms, how it looks and feels"
Switch has the pick of extraordinary, open-world RPGs. With Nintendo’s own The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim from Bethesda, both story-led and user-guided experiences are gloriously catered for. While Switch gamers may have held out...
News Behold The Metal Slipcase For Zelda: Link's Awakening On Switch Which You'll Never Own
Storage with style
It's fair to say that we're all more than a little bit excited for the release of The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening in September. Lucky European gamers can pre-order a limited edition version with a Game Boy themed steelbook, but North America just gets the 'Dreamer Edition' which bundles the standard release of the game on...
News Who Needs Tony Hawk? Skater XL Kickflips To Switch Next Year
Sit down Tony
Update: Now with the proper 60fps trailer - the Nintendo one was apparently cut to 30. Enjoy! The absence of a truly great skateboarding game in the vein of the classic Tony Hawk's or Skate is a great and continuing shame for many '90s kids who recall kickflipping and grinding through the urban polygonal playgrounds back in the day...
News Streets Of Rage 4 Is Officially Coming To Switch, With A New Character
Introducing Cherry Hunter
While Streets Of Rage 4 was curiously absent from Nintendo's recent Indie World Showcase, it has now thankfully been confirmed for the Nintendo Switch by DotEmu. The newly released gameplay trailer above also reveals an intriguing new character named Cherry Hunter who joins Alex and Blaze in smacking down the bad guys...
Watch Nintendo Indie World Showcase - August 2019
What indie delights await within?
At 6am PT / 9am ET / 2pm BST / 3pm CEST today, Nintendo will be showing "roughly 20 minutes of information about indie games coming to Nintendo Switch". Excited? You should be. You can watch it all right here! <liveblog id="nintendo_indieworld_aug2019_nintendolife" tags="#IndieWorld" video=" />
Guide Nintendo Indie World Showcase August 2019 - All Announcements And Game Trailers
Every game from the 19th August 2019 presentation
Did you miss Nintendo's Indie World Showcase earlier today? No sweat - we've collected all of the trailers and announcements together for you in one handy place (with the entire presentation at the end). Whether you want to watch the whole thing or pick through for the stuff that looks interesting,...
Hit or fräulein?
Grandia HD Collection launched last week, bringing with it even more quality RPG action to the Nintendo Switch. However, it also brings a rather amusing mistake, relating specifically to the German localisation. When you attack an enemy but happen to miss, the game flashes up the message "Fräulein." While this does actually mean...
News Panic Button Brings Award-Winning Action RPG Torchlight II To Switch
A Switch port from the masters this September
Earlier in the year it was announced that Runic Games' 2012 dungeon crawler Torchlight II was getting the port treatment courtesy of Panic Button - the studio behind 'miracle' Switch ports such as DOOM and Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus - and today we were treated to some new footage in a bespoke...
News Xbox Title Ori And The Blind Forest Is Making The Leap To Switch Next Month
And we're getting the "Definitive Edition" to boot!
Well, this is nice. Moon Studios' dream-like Ori And The Blind Forest is coming to the Nintendo Switch, and it's being published by Xbox Game Studios. Set in the Forest of Nibel, this award-winning action-platformer boasts gorgeous artwork, a fully-orchestrated score and tight, rewarding gameplay...
News Hotline Miami Collection Bludgeons Your Switch Into A Bloody Pulp Today
"Get out of here if you don't want to die!"
Devolver Digital has revealed that it is bringing Dennaton Games' super-brutal Hotline Miami series to the Nintendo Switch eShop today. This pair of top-down action titles have been blessed with commercial and critical success on other systems in the past thanks to their retro-style visuals, fantastic...
News The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Gets An October Release Date On Switch
Switcher on
It's been announced at Gamescom via a new trailer that The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt will release on Nintendo Switch on 15th October. The game was heavily rumoured for a while before it was announced at this year's E3 and now we've all got a solid release date in the diary. We just need to clear our schedule - we hear it's a monster. We...
News Eastward Is Bringing A Lovely-Looking Apocalypse To Switch Next Year
No relation to Clint
Eastward, an indie adventure game with RPG trappings is Nintendo Switch-bound. Announced earlier today in the Indie World broadcast, Pixpil Games had previously announced the game back in April for PC and Mac, but Chucklefish is now publishing the game on Nintendo's platform. As you can see from the original trailer above, it...
News The Touryst Will Bring Blocky Adventure To The Switch Soon
From the creators of FAST RMX
Update: Shin'en has informed us that The Touryst will be playable at Gamescom this week, so you'll most definitely want to swing by the Nintendo booth if you're heading to Cologne for the event. The talented folks over at Shin'en Multimedia never fail to impress with their games on Nintendo platforms, and their...
News Tutor Your 2.5D Girlfriend In Please Teach Me Onedari Shogi, Coming To Nintendo Switch
"I would be happy if you played with me!"
Puzzle games and slightly risqué images of female models go together like strawberries and cream, or minced beef and custard, depending on who you ask. Assuming the latter is a peach worth plucking, SilverStarJapan have decided to bring Please Teach Me Onedari Shogi to the Nintendo Switch on the North...
News Darius Cozmic Collection Is Finally Getting An eShop Release On Switch
Only in Japan, though
Darius Cozmic Collection was an odd release in that it was limited to Japan and didn't get an eShop version. Thankfully, that situation is about to change as it has been revealed that the collection is getting a digital version next month. As was the case with the physical version of the collection, there will be two editions...
News New Trailer For Streets Of Rage 4 Teases A Fourth Character
Hiding in plain fight
We're big Streets of Rage fans here at Nintendo Life, so the confirmation today that Streets of Rage 4 is coming to Switch was welcome (if entirely predictable) news. The new trailer (reproduced above for your viewing pleasure) introduces new character Cherry Hunter - daughter of Adam Hunter from the original and niece to...
News Yuzo Koshiro Thinks You're Going To Love Streets Of Rage 4
"It is very close to Streets of Rage 2"
Today, the news we had all hoped and prayed for was confirmed: Streets of Rage 4 is coming to Nintendo Switch, along with a new playable character. A collaboration between Lizardcube, Guard Crush Games, DotEmu and Sega, this side-scrolling brawler aims to resurrect one of the most beloved Mega Drive / Genesis...
UK Charts Crash Team Racing Takes The Chequered Flag Once More
Lewis Hamilton eat your heart out
UK chart data is now in for the week ending 17th August, with Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled sitting pretty atop the podium after claiming the same position in last week's rankings. The majority of sales for Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled were, unsurprisingly, on PS4, with Nintendo Switch providing around a fifth of...
News Stylish Shooter Superhot Takes Aim At Nintendo Switch Today
Slow it down
Just as the rumours suggested, Superhot Team's iconic FPS title Superhot is coming to the Nintendo Switch today. Superhot is quite unlike any FPS title you've played before, in that time only moves when you do. This mechanic is evolved further by the fact that one bullet can kill you and ammo drops don't exist; instead, you must weave...
News Cor Blimey Guv'nor, The Pokémon World Championships Are Headed To London In 2020
It's a small world
The 2019 Pokémon World Championships have now come to a close after offering a thrilling 3 days of Pokémon-related competition amongst the dedicated community. Given that these are the "world" championships, it's been a bit of a shame that the event has always been hosted in North America. However, that's all set to change as...
News Risk Of Rain 2 Drops On Switch This Summer
Drowning in roguelikes
Announced as part of today's Indie World Showcase, there's a 100% chance of precipitation this summer as Gearbox confirmed Risk of Rain 2 is heading to Switch. While the original is available on Switch, this was previously announced for PC only, so for now it's a Nintendo console exclusive. The sequel to Hopoo Games'
News Gurgamoth Brings Frantic Multiplayer Carnage To Nintendo Switch This Week
The level is your only weapon
We love a bit of a party game here at Nintendo Life Towers, that hectic, frantic feeling is difficult to top when you've got a bunch of chums over for a lemonade or two. Gurgamoth is just that sort of game, but this time around your only means of besting your opponent is the environment: Full game details and...
Sunday18th Aug 2019
Review Sword Art Online: Fatal Bullet Complete Edition - This Anime Adaptation Misses The Target
Hollow Fragment
Sword Art Online has been around in some form or another since all the way back in the prehistoric times commonly referred to as 2002. Originally a series of light novels, it’s been praised for its exploration of themes relating to the intertwining of real and virtual worlds and the effect this has on the psyche and physicality of...
News EA Looking To Bring More Of Its Successful Games To Switch
"it is absolutely a platform we're looking at"
Less than a month ago, EA CEO Andrew Wilson said Switch owners chose to play the company's games on other platforms when asked about the possibility of The Sims coming to Nintendo's system. Unsurprisingly, this didn't go down well with owners of hybrid device. In an attempt to improve relations, EA's...
Rumour The Time-Bending FPS Superhot Might Be Getting A Switch eShop Release
Update data discovered
It looks like an 'Indie World' Showcase announcement might have been leaked ahead of schedule. A Twitter user by the name of itssimontime was poking around the Switch eShop and discovered update data for the unique time-bending first-person shooter Superhot - which isn't even available on the Switch yet. Here are the...
Random The Voice Of Zelda Signs Fan's Copy Of Breath Of The Wild In Hylian
Open your eyes, Andrew
A Legend of Zelda fan by the name of Andrew, who recently attended the Boston Comic-Con in the United States, got quite the surprise when Zelda's voice actor – Patricia Summersett – signed his Switch copy of Breath of the Wild in Hylian. In case you're wondering, it translates to "Open Your Eyes..." according to Patricia...
News Nightdive Studios CEO Says Shadow Man On Switch "Is Possible"
Returning from the Deadside
Update 19/08: Larry Kuperman, the director of business development at Nightdive Studios, got in contact with us and said while there is no guarantee that it would release Shadow Man on Switch, the company hears its fans out there. Original Story 18/08: Now that Nightdive Studios has released Turok 2: Seeds of Evil on...
News Nintendo's Chinese Subsidiary iQue Shifts Focus To Games Development
Changing times
Remember the iQue Player? It was released in China during the nationwide video game ban and bypassed the laws at the time due to its plug and play design. To this day, the company behind it is still a Nintendo-owned subsidiary. As Nintendo and Tencent are now gearing up for the release of the Switch in mainland China, iQue appears to...
Poll Box Art Brawl #4 - River City Ransom / Street Gangs
Vote for your favourite box art
Welcome to the fourth round of Box Art Brawl, the series where a classic retro game takes on its doppelgängers from other territories to see which has the greatest cover art. Last week we saw GameCube titan Resident Evil 4 knock itself sideways as its moody European self won a very comfortable victory over its North...
Saturday17th Aug 2019
News If You Recently Bought A Switch, Nintendo Will Replace It With A Revised Model
Update: Apparently not!
Update - 18/08: Sorry folks, The Verge got in contact with Nintendo of America and received the following statement from an official spokesperson: We do not have a Nintendo Switch exchange program. We always want players to enjoy their Nintendo Switch systems, and if anything ever gets in the way of that, we encourage them...
News Conker's Creator Doesn't Think There Would Be As Much Noise For Other Rare IP On Switch
The bear and bird are the favourites
Conker’s creator, Chris Seaver, recently shared his thoughts about Banjo-Kazooie being announced as a playable DLC fighter for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate on the Switch. While he believes it was a “significant” moment, he doesn't think there would be as much interest in the return of other Rare IP: It is...
News NPD Reveals Top Five Best-Selling Zelda Games Of All-Time Within The US
Link’s Crossbow training takes out the fifth spot
NPD video game industry analyst Mat Piscatella yesterday shared the top five best-selling Legend of Zelda titles of all-time within the US. Unsurprisingly, Breath of the Wild for the Switch has taken out the top spot. According to Piscatella, this happened "some time ago" and he's not really sure...
Poll Have You Ever Had Problems With Nintendo Hardware?
Is Joy-Con drift just a blip on Nintendo’s score sheet?
With Joy-Con drift making headlines again over the past month thanks to lawsuits filed in the US, it’s easy to see the phenomenon as a potential disaster for Nintendo. Many gamers have had absolutely no problems with Switch's detachable controllers, but a huge percentage have encountered...
News Fan Petition Asks Nintendo To Allow Backup Game Saves In Animal Crossing: New Horizons
Will it work?
Apart from the March 2020 delay of Animal Crossing: New Horizons, there's one other issue: this upcoming Switch release won't be compatible with cloud backups to avoid manipulation of time. This was originally confirmed by the game's producer, Higashi Nogami, during an interview with Gamekult around the time of E3 2019. In response to...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (August 17th)
Here are our picks, but what are yours?
Another busy week has been and gone, this time bringing with it hints at SNES games coming to Switch and the revelation that Zelda producer Eiji Aonuma teased the upcoming Zelda: Link's Awakening remake years ago! Well... As we've finally reached the weekend, it's time once again to sit back, relax, and chat...
Video A Closer Look At The Combat And Boss Battles In Astral Chain
Arriving at the end of this month
One of the bigger games coming out at the end of this month is PlatinumGames' Switch exclusive, Astral Chain. While we're all looking forward to this release at Nintendo Life, our American-based video producer Zion Grassl is particularly excited about it. Fortunately, he doesn't have to wait quite as long as the...
Friday16th Aug 2019
Random Teen Uses 3DS, Wii U And A Fridge To Tweet After Parent Confiscates Her Phone
A true icon
Update: Sorry folks, it seems like this whole story is most likely a hoax and some unsavoury concerns have been raised over the people involved in the story. Original Story: Over the last few days, a teenage girl has gone viral on Twitter after using a number of unorthodox devices to send tweets to her followers and we have to say,...
News Zelda: Link's Awakening Pre-Orders Updated With Extra Freebies On Nintendo UK Store
Get more for nothing!
With The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening heading to Switch in just over a month's time, you may well be thinking about getting your pre-order in ready for the big day. If you are, the Nintendo UK Store looks to be a good bet as all of its more affordable bundles have been updated with new goodies. First up is the standalone...
News Fire Emblem: Three Houses Becomes The Largest Fire Emblem Launch In US History
The house always wins
Since its release last month, Fire Emblem: Three Houses has been dominating the Japanese and UK charts. So, how has it been performing in the US? According to NPD Video Game Industry Analyst Mat Piscatella, it's doing quite well. The Switch title was not only the second best-selling game of July 2019 (behind EA's Madden NFL...
News Tetris 99 Teams Up With Fire Emblem: Three Houses For Special Grand Prix Event
Win an exclusive theme
If you enjoy a round or fifty of Tetris 99 and just so happen to be a fan of Fire Emblem: Three Houses, you'll definitely want to add this special event to your diary. Nintendo of Europe has revealed that a new crossover event will be held in Tetris 99 which will give you a chance at winning an exclusive theme. It'll run from...
News Pokémon TCG Embraces Sword And Shield With New Expansion, Powerful 'V' Cards Introduced
Zacian V and Zamazenta V confirmed
Warning: The following trailer may be too epic for some viewers. The Pokémon Trading Card Game is about to leap into a new generation with Sword & Shield, an upcoming expansion for the game which unsurprisingly ties into the upcoming video games. You can get a first look at some of the cards set to be...
News Nintendo 'Indie World' Showcase Announced For Monday 19th August
Here are the times you need
Nintendo has revealed that it will be livestreaming an Indie World video presentation next week. The show will be live next Monday, 19th August, at 6am PT / 9am ET (so that's 2pm BST / 3pm CEST). Nintendo promises "roughly 20 minutes of information about indie games coming to Nintendo Switch". Naturally, we'll make...
News Pokémon Sword And Shield Info Drop Reveals Battle Stadium, New Abilities And More
Galarian Weezing is a beast!
The Pokémon Company has shared fresh details on Pokémon Sword and Shield as part of its World Championships event taking place as we speak. Most of the new details can be found in this brand new trailer above, but we'll run through them for you below: First up, the previously announced Galarian Weezing will have an...
Video Super Mario Bros. Movie Deleted Scene Surfaces 26 Years After Release
And there are more to come
The Super Mario Bros. movie may well be considered to be pretty awful by most, but it still has a small group of dedicated fans and it would appear that they've stumbled across something of a goldmine. The folks over at SMBmovie.com, a website which is dedicated to cataloguing just about e
News You No Longer Need A Bethesda Account To Play DOOM And DOOM II On Switch
A "more permanent fix" is on the way
Around the time of this year's QuakeCon, Bethesda announced DOOM, DOOM II and DOOM 3 would all be made available on the Switch eShop. Unfortunately, it all went to hell, when players discovered the original two games required a Bethesda.net login to play. Bethesda quickly responded to the uproar
News "Cute-As-Heck" 3D Platformer A Hat In Time Comes To Switch This October
Heck, it's about time!
Gears for Breakfast has been teasing A Hat In Time for Nintendo Switch since last August. After a brief update earlier this year, saying it was "coming soon" to the hybrid system, it's now finally been confirmed the game will arrive on 18th October. A Hat I
News Streets Of Rage 4 Details To Be Revealed Next Week
Switch confirmation coming? Please?
More news on the upcoming Streets of Rage 4 is finally coming next week, and we're desperately hoping for confirmation that the game will be headed to Switch. The revival of Sega's classic side-scrolling fighter series was first revealed back in the summer of 2018, when it was announced that Lizardcube and DotEmu...
Random Whatever You Do, Don't Be This Foolish Pokémon GO Player
Don't catch and drive, ya hear?
Driving and playing video games is pretty stupid, but a Pokémon GO player recently spotted by some Washington State troopers has taken foolishness to a whole new level. The story goes that the troopers, having noticed a stopped car on the hard shoulder of highway, decided to pull over and check to see if any help...
Mini Review Gravity Duck - Finite Flashes Of Fowl Fun
Quack and easy
Gravity Duck is an odd little game, but a rather enjoyable one. It’s a 2D, pixel platformer in which you play as a duck gifted with the power to control gravity. After being promised riches in exchange for some golden eggs, the duck sets off to find those eggs in dozens of gravity-bending levels. The gameplay in Gravity Duck...
News Want Rabbids: Adventure Party To Launch In Your Area? Email The CEO, Says Ubisoft
Anyone have his email address?
At the very end of July, Ubisoft revealed a brand new Rabbids game for Nintendo Switch. Called Rabbids: Adventure Party, the game is a party title that currently looks set to be a China-exclusive release. It would appear that this could all change if enough players choose to speak up about their desire to play it,...
News Limited Run Pre-Orders For River City Girls Physical Release Open Later This Month
Prepare to kick butt and take names
Limited Run Games has shared the first details about the River City Girls physical release. If you want to "kick butt and take names" as Kyoko and Misako, you'll be able to pre-order a hard copy of the game for Switch or PlayStation 4 from 30th August onwards. Pre-orders will be available for a total of four...
News QUByte Acquires Classic 2D Fighting Series Breakers, Collection Arrives In 2020
Two games in one
QUByte – the developer behind the recently released VASARA Collection on the Switch eShop – has announced it has acquired the worldwide publishing rights to the fighting franchise, Breakers. If the name rings a bell, this was a 2D fighting game developed by Visco Corporation (also responsible for Vasara) in 1996 and released in...
News Epic Games Opens New Studio With Factor 5 Founders At The Helm
The makers of Turrican return
Fortnite developer Epic Games has announced the opening of a new studio located in Cologne, Germany in partnership with the founders of German developer, Factor 5. Both Julian Eggebrecht and Achim Moller have joined Epic Games at the new studio, taking on 'Director of Online Technology' and 'Cologne Studio Director'...
Thursday15th Aug 2019
News Prepare Your Wallet For This New Range Of Mario And Splatoon T-Shirts From Uniqlo
Update: Splatoon shirts down to £2.90!
Update (15th Aug, 2019): At the time of writing, some of the Splatoon shirts mentioned below have dropped to an amazingly low £2.90! If you're after a bargain, check out the discounted shirts here. Original Article (28th Jan, 2019): Japanese clothing retailer Uniqlo has revealed a brand new lineup of...
News Turns Out Eiji Aonuma Teased Zelda: Link's Awakening Switch Remake Back In 2016
The cheeky sausage
Can you smell it? The sense of adventure? The fresh sea breeze? That disgusting coating found on Switch game cartridges? Yes, The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening is just over a month away and we can't wait. The game was first revealed in February this year du
News Take A Look At Hori's Officially Licensed Accessories For Switch Lite
Playing it safe
Not long after Nintendo's Yoshiaki Koizumi revealed the Switch Lite to the world, the prolific peripheral maker HORI announced it was officially partnering with the company to produce a line of accessories for the new system. In its original press release, HORI said it would offer a range of storage and screen protection accessories...
News Epic Pulls Fortnite Dog From Sale After Player Backlash, Compensation Being Provided
Tut tut
In a slightly bizarre series of events, Fortnite developer Epic Games has back-pedalled on its decision to sell the 'Gunner' pet cosmetic item in-game. The item arrived in the game's shop yesterday, but fans were quick to notice that it looked very similar to an item previously released as part of the game's Season Six Battle Pass. Reddit...
Review VASARA Collection - A Welcome Pair Of Bullet Hell Curios
Fly me closer, I want to hit them with my sword!
Visco Corporation may be best known for making 'unremarkable' games. We don’t mention this in a derogatory fashion; the games under their belt are far from bad, just arguably derivative and somewhat “safe”. Most of their arcade games were never given home conversions to begin with, making their...
News Inti Creates President Elaborates On 'That' Zelda II Remake Comment
"That story kind of blew up"
A short time ago, Inti Creates boss Takuya Aizu was asked in an interview if he would like to make a game featuring a Nintendo character. His response caused quite a stir, as Aizu picked Zelda II: The Adventure of Link, the second title in the Legend of Zelda series. Given that we've seen
Review Ittle Dew - A Colourful And Funny Little Zelda-Like
A hero and a drunkard awaken...
When Ittle Dew launched on the Wii U back in 2014, we really enjoyed it, praising the game’s art style, soundtrack and puzzle design. It’s a clear homage to earlier Legend of Zelda titles - most specifically A Link to the Past - borrowing heavily from the classic SNES game, but at the same time retaining its own...
News Inti Creates Explains Why It Didn't Stick Around To Finish Bloodstained: Ritual Of The Night
"It was felt best that our involvement ended after completing the alpha"
When Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night smashed its Kickstarter goal a few years back, former Castlevania producer Koji Igarashi was quick to enlist the help of industry veteran Inti Creates, a studio famed for its 2D action titles. Inti Creates – which also co-developed...
News WayForward Reveals Shantae And The Seven Sirens, The Half-Genie Hero's Next Adventure
New locations, abilities, and friends await
Back in March, WayFoward announced Shantae would be making a return "later this year" on the Nintendo Switch and multiple other platforms. Tentatively titled Shantae 5, the new game has now been officially revealed as Shantae and the Seven Sirens. This action-adventure-platformer sends the belly-dancing,...
News New Cosplaying Duck Range Will Include Spyro, Crash, Street Fighter And More
DC, Lord of the Rings, Fallout, more...
It's not every day that you get to write an article all about cosplaying ducks, so let's savour this magical moment while it lasts. Yes, Numskull Designs has announced TUBBZ, a new range of cosplaying duck figurines that could well end up becoming your next obsession. Some of the biggest names in video games,...
Nintendo Download 15th August (North America)
Oninaki, RAD, Vasara Collection!
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: ONINAKI (Square Enix, Thu 22nd August, $49.99) The...
Feature Inti Creates On Mega Man, Working With Nintendo And Staying True To Its Japanese Roots
"We don’t really know what really appeals to people outside the Japanese market"
Inti Creates is arguably one of the most talented game developers working in Japan today. The company – formed by ex-Capcom staff – has produced self-made hits like Azure Striker Gunvolt and Gal*Gun, but has also worked extensively with other firms to produce...
News Curse Of The Sea Rats Is An All-New Metroidvania Headed To Switch
With lovely 2.5D animation
Curse of the Sea Rats, the "first Metroidvania starring rats", has been announced for Nintendo Switch. The game has a tentative release window of 2021. The game is an exploration-focused side-scroller with RPG elements, which focuses on a group of heroes who are transformed into rats by a pirate witch. Players are tasked...
News Power Stone Producer Would Love To See A New Entry On Nintendo Switch
Make it happen, Capcom
Capcom has pumped out an insane amount of fighting games over the years. Perhaps one of its more unique retro releases is Power Stone - a 3D arena brawler designed for two players, that was ported from the arcade across to the Sega Dreamcast in 1999 and ended up becoming one of the system's must-haves. There was also a sequel...
Nintendo Download 15th August (Europe)
Friday The 13th! VASARA Collection! GRANDIA HD!
The latest Nintendo Download update for Europe has arrived (sorry for the delay... they decided to change the format again this week and it took us a while to update our system). As always, be sure to drop a vote in our poll and comment down below with your potential picks for the week. Enjoy! Switch...
Video New Astral Chain Footage Shows Off Opening Motorbike Scene And Epic Boss Fight
And Lappy the mascot dog, of course!
We're only a couple of weeks away from the launch of Astral Chain, PlatinumGames' latest Switch exclusive, and we're getting more and more intrigued about it by the day. In a new video shared by the folks at VGC, we can get a good look at some of the game's early footage. Things appear to kick off with a cool...
News Pokémon Masters Has Already Secured Five Million Preregistrations
Not long to wait!
The latest game to appear in the world-dominating Pokémon franchise isn't even out yet, but its popularity is already through the roof. Pokémon Masters, the upcoming smartphone game which has players battling it out with famous trainers from the main series of games, has already secured a whopping five million preregistrations...
News Wargroove's Getting A Deluxe Physical Edition On Switch This Autumn
With lots of bonus goodies
Wargroove developer Chucklefish has partnered with Sold Out to release a deluxe physical edition of the game this autumn. It'll be releasing on Switch and PS4. We don't have an exact release date for the physical release just yet, but we do know that the Switch edition will cost £29.99 / $39.99 / €39.99, which is sadly...
News VS. Gradius Joins Hamster's Arcade Archives Series On Switch eShop
Destroy an invading force and save the planet
Hamster's Arcade Archives series on the Nintendo Switch continues to grow in size. This week, the slightly enhanced retro game is Konami's horizontal scrolling shoot 'em up, VS. Gradius. This title was first released in 1986 and requires you to take control of Vic Viper, who must destroy an invading...
Video Watch Exclusive Gameplay Footage Of DK-Inspired Platformer Jet Kave Adventure
Pretty prehistoric platforming
If you're looking forward to upcoming Switch exclusive Jet Kave Adventure as much as we are, you'll definitely want to check out this gameplay trailer, kindly shared with us by the talented folks who are hard at work making the magic happen. The video takes us through three of the game's levels, giving us a let's...
News Play An Unannounced Team17 Game At PAX West Later This Month
And try out the new Overcooked 2 DLC
As we get closer to PAX West 2019 at the end of this month, more developers and publishers are beginning to reveal their game line-up for the big event. The latest company to share its plans is Team17. All up, it will have seven titles on display – including one yet to be announced release. If you visit...
Wednesday14th Aug 2019
Review DC Universe Online - A Full Fat, Old-School MMO Featuring Your DC Favourites
Super friends (and foes)
Who would have thought when Nintendo Switch first launched in 2017 that we’d have practically every genre imaginable represented in some shape or form. Online shooters. Competitive fighting games. Full fat ARPGs. The lot. Who would have thought we’d have fully fledged MMORPGs on a portable Nintendo console? And DC...
News Nintendo Music Copyright Takedowns Intensify As Another Prominent YouTuber Gets Hit
Is an official music service in the works?
Yet another prominent YouTube channel has received an almighty number of copyright claims from Nintendo relating to official game music, becoming the latest in a series of channels facing a similar fate. The channel in question is GilvaSunner, which since launching back in 2010, has amassed over 862...
Video The Joy-Con Bundled With The Switch Revision Are Slightly Different
On the inside
Now the new and improved Switch revision is out in the wild, more videos are beginning to appear online that run through the exact differences. Apart from the Switch itself, though, it seems the Joy-Con have also had some internal design changes. YouTuber Kevin Kenson took it upon himself to open up the Joy-Con that came with the new...
News Sega Recreates Classic "Genesis Does What Nintendon't" Ad To Promote Mega Drive Mini
Cheeky
The Mega Drive Mini (or Genesis Mini, if you must) is launching in the US in just over a month - with Europe to follow shortly afterwards. To promote the console, as well as celebrate its 30th anniversary in the US, Sega has recreated that classic ad. You know the one. Yes, the 'Genesis does what Nintendon't' commercial is back, although...
Feature Super Nintendo Games We’d Like To See On Nintendo Switch Online
You can never have enough ways to play SNES games
The discovery of an FCC filing showing a SNES controller with the model number ‘HAC-042’ (indicating it’s part of the Switch’s library of peripherals) has all but confirmed that Super Nintendo games are finally on their way to the Nintendo Switch Online service alongside their NES-based...
News First Cooking Mama: Cookstar Info And Screenshots Revealed
Over 90 new recipes to master
At the beginning of the month, we learned that Cooking Mama: Cookstar was headed to Switch thanks to appearances on two different ratings boards. Now, the first screenshots and pieces of gameplay info have been revealed. The new info has been shared online by both
News A Brand New Bubble Bobble Is On The Way From Taito, And It's Exclusive To Switch
Bubble Bobble 4 Friends
Bubble Bobble is set to make a triumphant return later this year in Bubble Bobble 4 Friends, a brand new sequel that will launch exclusively on Switch. It's time for Bub and Bob to start up their bubble fights once again, but this time there are more options than ever. As well as the solo and two-player modes that were...
News Sega Releases Its Very Own Sonic The Hedgehog Back-To-School Range
Learn fast!
Whether you're heading back to school over the next few weeks, or you're just like us older folk who jump at any opportunity to pick up gaming merch, Sega has something for you. A range of Sonic the Hedgehog products has popped up across a variety of retailers, with backpacks, lunch boxes and t-shirts all available. You can check them...
News Game Freak Trademark Hints At New Name For Switch RPG, Town
Working title no more?
Japanese game developer Game Freak, known as the primary developer of the Pokémon series, has applied for a new trademark in its home region. The trademark is for 'Little Town Hero', and covers both the English and Japanese (リトルタウンヒーロ) versions of that phrase. You can see the trademark for yourself below...
News Activision Eager To Revive More Classics After The Success Of Crash Bandicoot
"Stay tuned for some future announcements"
Earlier this year, Activision revealed Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy had sold more than 10 million units. It seems like Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled is also destined to become a major success for the company, after staying up in the charts for weeks on end and
News Around Half Of The Metroid Prime 3 Development Team Is Still At Retro Studios
Well, that's reassuring
Nintendo dropped a bombshell at the start of this year when it revealed the development of Metroid Prime 4 had been entirely restarted. At the time, the company's senior managing executive officer, Shinya Takahashi, explained how development had not reached a required standard for a
Review Exception - A Sumptuous-Looking Platformer With A Twist
Circuit breaker
With so many games being released on the Switch on a weekly basis, it takes an awful lot to stand out from the crowd. It only takes one unique idea, though, and what could well have turned out to be a fairly bog standard game is transformed into a unique, compelling experience. Exception is exactly that. A game that quite literally...
News WayForward Announces Vitamin Connection Exclusively For Switch
A bacteria-busting game for one or two players
The talented independent studio WayForward has officially revealed Vitamin Connection, a new two-player action title exclusively for the Nintendo Switch. It promises to deliver thrills, laughs and varied gameplay "unlike anything else" on the system and is receiving a Limited Run physical release. Right...
News TimeSplitters Co-Creator Joins THQ Nordic To "Plot The Future Course" Of The Series
Future perfect
When Rare was acquired by Microsoft back during the beginning of the GameCube era, fellow UK studio Free Radical stepped in and released TimeSplitters 2 on the new Nintendo system within the same year. It looked, played and felt like a Rareware first-person shooter and that's because Free Radical was founded by former Rare employees...
News Super Rare Games Releasing Two Tribes 2001-2019 Mega Pack On Switch
Pre-orders go live tomorrow
A physical Two Tribes 2001-2019 Mega Pack is set to be released for Nintendo Switch by Super Rare Games, and pre-orders are kicking off tomorrow. The release aims to celebrate 18 years of Two Tribes’ history and includes info on the studio's games and hidden extras. It comes in a custom-created box which and contains...
News Introducing Invisigun Reloaded, A Stealth Adventure Where Everyone's Invisible
Coming to Switch next week
Launching on Nintendo Switch next week is Invisigun Reloaded, a game where everyone is invisible. Jumping into the game's single-player campaign will have you heading out on a journey with a 'risk vs reward' theme at its core. You'll be relying on environmental details like footprints or other disturbances to spot your...
News Shovel Knight's Board Game Kickstarter Is Back Online After Initial Cancellation
And it's already half way to success
If you've been keeping tabs on the Shovel Knight board game you're now in luck, as the Kickstarter campaign to get it off the ground has been launched once more. The campaign started last month, but after feedback from backers who weren't too impressed with the project's pricing model, its creators Panda Cult...
Video DOOM Eternal's 2-v-1 Multiplayer Battlemode Looks Brutally Brilliant
Destroy your friends
Bethesda has released a lengthy trailer which gives us a good, proper look at Battlemode, a new multiplayer option set to be featured in DOOM Eternal. Battlemode is a 2-v-1 multiplayer mode that takes all of the action we know and love from DOOM's single-player content, mixes it up a bit, and fires it into a new, "every bit as...
News Step On The Gas When This Three Day Spirit Event Starts In Smash Bros. Ultimate
The need for speed
This week's Super Smash Bros. Ultimate spirit event is all about getting a speed-boost. As you can see above, there's Super Sonic, Waluigi on a bike, Pink Gold Peach and there's even some F-Zero representation. Rapidash along with Pearl and Marina from Off The Hook are also apparently fast. The event starts this Friday on 16th...
News Plunge Brings Quirky Turn-Based Puzzling To Switch Next Week
See it in action
Launching on Nintendo Switch next week is Plunge, a "turn-based isometric rogue-lite" that has grabbed our attention thanks to its quirky art style. The game is set in a medieval prison, with players needing to use swipe-based movement to defeat guards, avoid traps, obtain the key, and continue plunging down to escape. As you can...
Tuesday13th Aug 2019
Review Pillars Of Eternity: Complete Edition - The Game That Saved Obsidian Comes To Switch
To Infinity and Beyond
The game that saved Obsidian, Pillars of Eternity was originally released back in 2015. It quickly broke records for a crowdfunded title when it was first announced, with over 77,000 backers raising a cool $1 million in the first 24hrs of its Kickstarter campaign to put the studio – which had been limping along after a...
News Switch SNES Controller Confirmed, Nintendo Switch Online SNES Games Next?
Just in time for the one year anniversary...
A SNES-style controller for the Nintendo Switch has been spotted thanks to a new FCC filing, which hints that we could see SNES games added to Nintendo Switch Online service sooner rather than later. The filing – spotted by Restera user
Soapbox To Me, Mario Maker 2 Is Nintendo's Best, And Most Disappointing, Sequel Ever
Super Mario Paradox
Soapbox features enable our individual writers to voice their own opinions on hot topics, opinions that may not necessarily be the voice of the site. Here Gavin discusses how Super Mario Maker 2 is giving him mixed emotions... The Nintendo first party flavour of the month may well be Fire Emblem: Three Houses, but due to my...
News Mojang Cancels The Super Duper Graphics Pack For Minecraft
"sorry for not following through on our plans"
Mojang's latest Minecraft blog post has revealed the cancellation of the Super Duper Graphics Pack. This "ambitious initiative" was meant to bring a new look to the open-world survival crafting game, but unfortunately has proven too technically demanding to implement. The main reason it has been axed...
News Doraemon Story Of Seasons Harvests An October Release On Switch
New screenshots shared
After originally being penned down for a slightly vague "autumn 2019" release, Doraemon Story Of Seasons has now received a true release date. You'll be able to pick it up from 11th October. A crossover game between Story of Seasons (Harvest Moon) and Japanese manga series Doraemon, the game will have players planting,...
News This Magikarp Plush Flops And Splashes All Over The Place, Just Like The Real Thing
What do you mean, "it's not real"?
Leaping right to the very top of our Christmas lists like the world's most elegant, waterfall-climbing salmon is this fantastic, flopping Magikarp plush. Just like the real thing (by which we mean, 'just like how the fictional monster fish is portrayed in video games and other media'), this plush can actually...
Random 1992 Nintendo Power Interview Reveals Will Smith's Obsession With Zelda
"He needs help"
Nintendo Power / @nbajambook Now this is a story all about how Fresh Prince himself, Will Smith, developed something of a fondness for Nintendo games - and especially The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past - back in the '90s. In a 1992 issue of Nintendo Power magazine, both Will and music and TV partner DJ Jazzy Jeff spoke about...
News New Switch RPG Silk Promises The "Biggest Handcrafted Open World Of All Time"
Does size matter?
Launching next month on Nintendo Switch is Silk, a new RPG that is said to offer the "biggest handcrafted open world of all time". Supposedly fifty times larger than The Elder Scrolls II: Daggerfall, the game will have you exploring three million square miles of uncharted terrain from Roman Damascus to Three Kingdoms China as an...
Random Mario Without His Mustache Just Doesn't Look Right
Please, put it back on
Mario's mustache is iconic as his cap and overalls, so what happens when you shave it off? Well, nothing really - it just looks incredibly odd and means Mario doesn't resemble the Italian plumber we all know and love. An individual by the name of SlashSMC was curious to see what Nintendo's number one mascot looked like in...
News Vigil: The Longest Night Brings Castlevania-Inspired 2D Side-Scrolling To Switch
Check out its debut trailer
Taiwanese developer Glass Heart Games has revealed its debut title Vigil: The Longest Night. The game will be launching on other platforms in early 2020, with a Switch release planned for "later". Inspired by classics like Castlevania and modern hits like Salt and Sanctuary and Bloodborne, Vigil
News Surprise! PC Building Simulator Launches On Switch Today
Build the PC of your dreams... On a Switch
We hope you're ready to build your dream PC, because PC Building Simulator is launching today on Nintendo Switch. Yes, initially revealed ahead of time by an official Nintendo document of all places, PC Building Simulator has now been properly confirmed by publisher, The Irregular Corporation. The game...
Mini Review Never Give Up - The Game That Wants You To Fail
Adorable brutality
Never Give Up wears its inspiration on its sleeve. Displaying quirky visuals and rock-solid gameplay, Armor Games' new platformer directly calls back to the surprise hit Super Meat Boy. However, Never Give Up takes the basic premise of Super Meat Boy and tweaks it just enough to avoid feeling like a carbon copy. You're tasked...
News 12 Classic Shmups Are Headed To Switch Thanks To Psikyo Shooting Stars Alpha And Bravo
Limited editions are available
NIS America has revealed Psikyo Shooting Stars Alpha and Psikyo Shooting Stars Bravo for Nintendo Switch, two collections of classic shoot 'em ups expected to launch in early 2020. Some of these titles are actually available on Switch already as standalone releases, but we imagine the bundles will be hugely tempting...
News Dan Fornace Reconfirms Smash-Style Brawler Rivals Of Aether For Switch
It's on the way
The 2D pixel brawler Rivals of Aether was first confirmed for the Switch in January last year, but since then, there have been no further updates. The game's creator - Dan Fornace - at the time said the Nintendo version of the game was a priority and explained how he was looking for developers to help out with the port. Now, in the...
News Astral Chain's Combat Was Possibly Inspired By Pokémon
Legion, I choose you!
One of the more anticipated releases due out later this month is PlatinumGames' Astral Chain. It's an action title where you take on the role of a rookie officer and must help save humanity from an interdimensional invasion, with the help of a sentient weapon known as the Legion. The game's director, Takahisa Taura, has...
Random Bizarre Super Mario Theme Remix Found In Dino Crisis 2 On PlayStation
Do do do do-do do, DO.
Hats off to Super Mario Odyssey for providing us with the perfect image for this article. That famous Mario theme can be found everywhere - it's featured in plenty of Mario games, it's all over the internet, and it's usually tucked away at the back of our minds refusing to leave us in peace from its super-catchy melody - but...
News New Purple/Orange And Blue/Yellow Joy-Con Now Available To Pre-Order In The UK
Must. Resist. Purple. Joy-Con.
On 4th October, the fancy new Purple/Orange and Blue/Yellow Joy-Con are launching for Nintendo Switch. Pre-orders for both sets have finally appeared in the UK, so if you're after a new pair of controllers for your console, here's where to go. We've stumbled across several options in the UK - GAME, Smyths and the...
News Belt Out Your Favourite Bangers With Let's Sing 2020 On Nintendo Switch
Modern hits and juicy classics
If you and your loved ones think you've got the X Factor, and if you're confident enough to actually show off your skills, you might want to boot up a copy of Let's Sing 2020 when it arrives on Switch later this year. The latest in the series (Let's Sing 2019 released last year across Switch, Wii U and Wii) the 2020...
News RPG Vambrace: Cold Soul Scores Switch Release Date And Major Gameplay Improvements
Switch benefits from early PC release
Headup and Devespresso Games have revealed the release date for upcoming Switch RPG, Vambrace: Cold Soul. You'll be able to get your hands on it from 29th August for £19.99 / €24.99 / $24.99. The game has you taking on the role of Evelia Lyric, embarking on several expeditions that said to truly test your...
Exclusive Ahead Of Snooker 19's Switch Launch Next Week, We Find Out Why It's So Special
Developer Lab42 spills the beans
Ripstone Games has confirmed that it will publish Lab42's Snooker 19 on the Nintendo Switch eShop on August 23rd, with a price of £29.99 / €34.99 / $34.99. Pre-orders for the physical version of the game are also open now. Snooker 19 showcases 128 of the world’s top snooker players, including the likes of...
News Dr. Mario World Banks $1.4 Million And Racks Up 7.5 Million Downloads In Its First Month
Did you visit the doctor?
After one month, Dr. Mario World has now banked an estimated amount of $1.4 million and racked up a total of 7.5 million downloads across Android and iOS devices. Compared to Nintendo's existing mobile releases, this makes Dr. Mario the fifth-placed title in terms of revenue and the fourth most downloaded title. The only...
News Prepare For A Chill When Death Mark Sequel Spirit Hunter: NG Creeps Up This October
Terror in Toyko
Following its announcement at Anime Expo 2019, Aksys Games has confirmed that Spirit Hunter: NG, the sequel to last year's Death Mark, is seeing release later this year on 10th October. Unlike the last minute arrival of Luigi's Mansion 3 on 31st October, NG is dropping on Switch with plenty of t
Monday12th Aug 2019
Review The Ninja Saviors: Return of the Warriors - A Masterclass In SNES Revival
Ninja Warriors 3.0
The Ninja Saviors: Return of the Warriors is not so much the third game in a series as the third attempt at the same game. The first go was in 1987 when Taito looked at its revolutionary Darius arcade cabinet – which used three monitors and two mirrors to fake a triple-wide screen – and decided it needed some ninjas. It...
Review Turok 2: Seeds of Evil - A Painfully Incomplete Version Of An N64 Classic
Multiplayer goes extinct
The first-person shooter has become so prevalent on consoles in today’s market, it’s bizarre to think back to a time where PC gamers held the lion’s share of the genre. By 1998, the desktop faithful were gorging on Half-Life and Unreal, but a little console by the name of Nintendo 64 wasn’t about to bow down to the...
News New Microsoft Controller Patent Sure Does Remind Us Of The Nintendo Switch
It's all about those "removable input modules"
While they're taking two very different approaches when it comes to meeting the needs of their respective audiences, it would seem that Microsoft and Nintendo are thinking along the same lines on certain hardware features. A new patent filed by Microsoft last month hints at a controller setup which...
Video Can Overclocking Your Switch Really Improve Game Performance?
Not that you should, mind
With the Nintendo Switch Lite on the way and especially with the new revision of the standard model now popping up in stores around the world, there seems to be an awful lot of chatter going around regarding the console's performance - and how it could potentially improve. Now, we already know that the new models
News Cave's Legendary Shmup ESP Ra.De. Is Coming To Switch, Courtesy Of M2
Update: Pre-orders now live, December release expected
Update: Retailer Play-Asia has added pre-order pages for the standard and limited-edition versions of the game, with a release date of 19th December 2019. Original Story: Emulation expert M2 has revealed that it is bringing Cave's 1998 vertical shooter
Feature WayForward On River City Girls, Its "Crazy Interpretation" Of The Kunio-kun Brand
Let's hear it for the girls
River City Girls, as you might have already guessed, isn't your average Kunio-kun entry. It swaps out the series' heroes for heroines and has been created by WayForward, overseen by the talented team at Arc System Works. With the River City Girls due to arrive early on in September, the game's director, Adam Tierney, was...
UK Charts Fire Emblem's Reign Is Over As Crash Team Racing Speeds Into First Place
Four Mario games in top 20
UK chart data is now in for the week ending 10th August, revealing that Fire Emblem: Three Houses' streak at the top of the charts is over after two successful weeks. The game has fallen from first to seventh place this week with a 60% drop in sales; interestingly, even the new leader Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled saw a...
Video Is It Possible To Score The Maximum 999,999,990 Points In Super Mario Maker 2?
Level design at its weirdest
There are plenty of different ways to enjoy Super Mario Maker 2, be it creating levels, playing the best of other peoples' levels, or even blasting your way through the game's Story Mode, but some like to take the game to the extreme. CeaveGaming, a YouTuber who we've featured on the site multiple times in the past, has...
Video Fight Crab Gets Second Ridiculous Trailer, Now With Added Lightsabers
Poetry in motion
No matter how many times we see Fight Crab, we can't help but fall in love with it all over again. A new trailer has been released for the upcoming title and it's just as bonkers as ever. If you've missed our previous coverage of the game, Fight Crab has players taking control of two feisty crustaceans and stepping out onto a...
News Kirby's Super Star Stacker Receives English Fan Translation 21 Years After Japan-Only Release
Kirby's final Super Famicom appearance
Fans have released a western translation of Kirby's Super Star Stacker, a game which released on the Super Famicom just over 21 years ago. The game is a remake of Game Boy title Kirby's Star Stacker and was only ever released in Japan (the original Game Boy game did launch in North America and Europe). The...
News The Binding Of Isaac: Four Souls Card Game Is Now Available To Buy From Target
Online and at stores
Last year, we shared a crowdfunding campaign set up by The Binding of Isaac game designer, Edmund McMillen. The campaign was aiming to generate funds to create and release a card game based on the popular series and it turned out to be an overwhelming success, generating a mind-blowing $2.65 million. Since then, the game has...
Random Japanese Fans Decide Isabelle Would Be The Best Nintendo Sightseeing Guide
Who would you pick?
Nintendo characters often come with job roles attached - Mario and Luigi are plumbers, Animal Crossing's Isabelle is a secretary, and Peach is a, well, a princess who doesn't do anything other than be rescued and looked after by an army of Toads? Who knows? That doesn't mean that they can't enjoy other activities or job roles,...
News Nintendo Spent An Estimated $3.7 Million On TV Ads Last Month, Highest Of All Gaming Brands
Ads during Spongebob don't come cheap
Throughout July, Nintendo topped the list of gaming's heavy spenders in the world of TV advertising, spending an estimated $3.7 million in total in the US. According to a report from VentureBeat, Nintendo's spending accounted for just over 60% of the total TV advertisement purchased by gaming brands in the...
Random We've Never Wanted A Fire-Breathing Nintendo 64, But We Do Now
Don't try this at home
Between us, the team here at Nintendo Life have a fair new Nintendo 64 consoles of varying colours and designs sitting at home or in the office, but none of us have one quite like this. Retro gaming YouTuber BitHead1000 has created something that nobody asked for, that no one could ever need, but something that many will no...
News Murder, Mystery And The Paranormal Await When Ellen Spooks Switch Next Month
Creepy stuff
Next month sees the launch of Ellen on Nintendo Switch, a 2D pixel horror game which throws a nice bit of investigation into the mix. In the game, you'll be helping a young investigator called James to uncover the dark truth behind the murder of the Smith family. Years have passed since all family members but the daughter were found...
Sunday11th Aug 2019
Random This Morpeko Reversible Pokémon Plush Is Adorable But Very Expensive
Choose full belly mode or hangry mode
When the Pokémon YouTube channel showed off an incredibly short two-minute trailer for Sword and Shield earlier this week, one of the new creatures revealed was Morpeko. This electric dark type Pikachu lookalike can change forms, swapping between full belly mode and hangry mode. It's also arguably the most...
News Nintendo, Sony And Microsoft Will Disclose Loot Box Odds
Update: Nintendo issues statement
Update 11/08: Nintendo has now provided Eurogamer with the following statement: At Nintendo, ensuring that our customers can make informed choices when they play our games is very important. As part of our ongoing efforts in this area, Nintendo will require disclosure of drop rates in Nintendo Switch games that...
News Cooking Mama For Switch Will Feature A Vegetarian Mode And Blockchain Tech
Mama knows best
It turns out Cooking Mama has been actually been preparing her next game for quite a while now. After Australian and German classifications were thought to have lifted the lid on the new Switch game, Cooking Mana: Cookstar, it's now been discovered this same title was originally announced way back in February. In a press release...
News Neon Green Joy-Con Set Revealed On Best Buy Website, Pre-Orders Now Available
Arriving this October for $79.99
Switch owners located in North America can now pre-order a neon green Joy-Con set from Best Buy. Both Joy-Con are apparently the same colour as ones featured in the Splatoon 2 themed sets. The only way to previously acquire a full neon green Joy-Con set was to buy the right one in North America or Europe and then...
Poll Box Art Brawl #3 - Resident Evil 4
What'll it be, stranger?
And we're back! Welcome to the third edition of Box Art Brawl, the series where we ask you lovely people to decide which lucky territory got the best box art of a certain retro classic. Last week we looked at Contra (or Probotector as it was known in Europe) and it was decided that the North American muscle-bound variant was...
News Sickhead Games Helped Out With The Grandia HD Collection
It's in safe hands
Next week, JRPG fans get a double dose of nostalgia when the Grandia HD Collection arrives on the Switch eShop. If you're wondering about the accuracy of this high-definition makeover and how it compares to the source material, there's no need to worry. Speaking to Nintendo Everything, GungHo Online Entertainment revealed it...
Saturday10th Aug 2019
Guide How To Catch Smeargle In Pokémon GO (Using GO Snapshot mode)
Ready… Say, “fuzzy Pokés”
As your collection of creatures grows in Pokémon GO, you may start to notice some conspicuous holes in your Pokédex. A select few of these missing entries won’t turn up no matter how far you walk, how many eggs you hatch or how many research tasks you complete. Smeargle is one such Pokémon, and in this guide,...
News Unofficial Legend Of Zelda Cookbook Smashes Its Kickstarter Goal
It's dangerous to cook alone
A Zelda fan and talented cook by the name of Aimee Wood has spent the last two years working on her own unofficial Legend of Zelda cookbook. The Kickstarter campaign has absolutely smashed its $3,000 USD goal, raising more than $46,000 USD at the time of writing. There are still five days to go as well! This complete...
News Hello Games Founder Sean Murray Shows Interest In No Man's Sky Switch Port
"I love the Switch"
When No Man's Sky launched in 2016, the game's player base quickly discovered it was missing multiple features, with the most notable omission being multiplayer. Players even tried to meet up in the game and weren't able to see each other. Sean Murray, the founder of the indie studio Hello Games, received a lot of hate for...
News Turok 2 On Nintendo Switch Doesn't Include Multiplayer
Hunting for answers
When a listing for Turok 2: Seeds of Evil appeared on Nintendo's UK website at the end of last month, oddly there was no mention of the game's multiplayer options. Now that the game is out in the wild, it has been confirmed the Switch eShop version doesn't include the classic split-screen mode or the online and cross-play modes...
Feature Frogwares On Porting The Sinking City's Open World Lovecraftian Horror To Switch
"We are really happy with how the game looks and plays on the Switch"
Combining detective mystery, supernatural Lovecraftian horror and good old fashioned action adventure into one wet and slimy noir-ish tale, The Sinking City released on other platforms back in June and was announced at E3 to be coming to Switch "later this year". Developer...
News Collector Uncovers Nearly 200 Animation Cels From Classic Super Mario Bros. Cartoons
Jackpot!
A self-proclaimed collector who goes by the Twitter handle @max6464646464 has acquired a box of nearly 200 animation cels from the original Super Mario Bros. Super Show and Super Mario Bros. 3 cartoon. Here's what this individual had to say about his lucky finding, along with some photos: The secrets out. I have aquired a box close to...
Random Gears 5 Achievement Tips Hat To Retired Nintendo Of America President
"My Body Is Ready"
Despite being competitors within the video game industry, Nintendo's North American branch maintains healthy relations with Microsoft's Xbox division. In recent times, the two parties have united to get certain games published on the Switch and Banjo-Kazooie featured as a DLC fighter in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. Now, Xbox Game...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (August 10th)
Here are our picks, but what are yours?
This week has been packed to the brim with exciting Pokémon news, angry Zelda fans, and pretty much everything in between, but we've finally reached the weekend. As such, it's time to relax, gather round, and chat about our weekend gaming plans. Feel free to read through our entries below, vote in our poll,...
News There Are Now More Than 5 Million Courses In Super Mario Maker 2
And it's all thanks to the community
Nintendo of America's Twitter account has revealed the Super Mario Maker 2 community on Nintendo Switch has now uploaded more than five million custom courses in less than a few months. To celebrate, it's shared some codes for a couple of levels that are apparently worth checking out. The first is Thwomp's...
Friday9th Aug 2019
Guide Pokémon GO Tyrogue Evolution: How To Get Tyrogue, Hitmonlee, Hitmonchan and Hitmontop
How to evolve Tyrogue into Hitmonlee, Hitmonchan and Hitmontop
On your quest to catch every available Pokémon in the Pokémon GO Pokédex, you will get used to encountering monsters that behave a little differently to the rest. Tyrogue and its personal fight club of evolutions are a good example – a Pokémon that you’ll never see in the wild...
Random KISS' Gene Simmons Has Something To Say About New Pokémon, Obstagoon
After fans spotted the resemblance
Images: Pokémon / @genesimmons Earlier this week, The Pokémon Company shared fresh details for the upcoming Switch games, Pokémon Sword and Shield. Alongside the mischievous Team Yell and the
News This Tiny Nintendo Switch Dock Has Just Obliterated Its Kickstarter Goal
Now your dock is portable, too!
Product developer Human Things has started up a Kickstarter campaign for its latest gizmo, the Genki Covert Dock. It's only been live for a day at the time of writing, but the campaign has already raised more than £300,000. Following in the footsteps of the company's popular Bluetooth audio adapter - which lets you...
News Two More NES Games Join The Nintendo Switch Online Service In August
Japan gets one different title
Later this month, Nintendo is adding two more NES games to its Switch Online service in North America and Europe. Both of these titles will be made available on 21st August. The first is Culture Brain's action-arcade game Kung-Fu Heroes (part of the Super Chinese series) and the second title is the multi-genre action...
News Decade-Old DS Game Dragon Quest V Re-Entered The Japanese Charts This Week
Almost 2,000 copies were sold
Despite being just over ten years old (or way older than that when you consider its original release on the Super Famicom), Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride managed to leap right up into the top 30 best-selling games in Japan this week. The game sold 1,905 copies to make it into 28th position, and as you can...
News Monster Boy Dev Teases Switch Lite-Specific Game Feature
"It only makes sense on Switch Lite"
The new Nintendo Switch Lite is only just over a month away and we're looking forward to seeing how our favourite games from the system feel on a new piece of hardware. It looks like some may actually feel significantly different, if this little tease from FDG Entertainment is anything to go by. The Monster Boy...
Deals Starlink: Battle For Atlas Starter Pack Drops To A Ridiculous £9.99 In The UK
Update: The lowest price ever!
Update (9th Aug, 09:30 BST): Amazingly, the game has dropped even further, now sitting at just £9.99. We'd happily spend a tenner on the Arwing toy alone - this really is becoming a must-have! Original Article (1st Aug, 10:15 BST): If you still haven't picked up a copy of Starlink: Battle for Atlas, there's really...
News Get Some Extra Goodies With Digimon Story Cyber Sleuth: Complete Edition
Pre-order now
During the "Future of Digimon" panel at this year's Anime Expo, Bandai Namco announced Digimon Story Cyber Sleuth: Complete Edition for the Nintendo Switch. It's arriving on 18th October and brings together Cyber Sleuth and Hacker's Memory. Digimon Story: Cyber Sleuth first arrived on the PlayStation Vita in 2015 and Digimon Story:...
News The Evercade Handheld's Latest Cartridge Features Several Rare SNES Games
More retro delights
Yet another wave of games set to be released on Evercade have been shared - the upcoming cartridge-based handheld system which can connect to your TV. You can read all about the new system here if you're not familiar, but for those of you who have seen our previous coverage, let's dive into the good stuff. This latest set of...
News Pichu And Jigglypuff Are Getting Their Very Own Switch Controllers
GameCube-style for a Smashing good time
Accessory maker PDP is back once again, this time with two more controllers which star Pokémon's very own Pichu and Jigglypuff. The controllers will join the company's Wired Fight Pad Pro range. Styled to look and feel like a Nintendo GameCube controller - and therefore digging into that Super Smash Bros...
News Trademarks Hint At A Game Boy Clone From The Aces At Analogue
FPGA or bust?
Analogue is responsible for some of the most accurate hardware clones money can buy, having already released systems that emulate the performance of the NES, SNES and Mega Drive at a hardware level, bringing ref
News The Remake Of The Stylish Cel-Shaded Shooter XIII Has Been Delayed Until 2020
It slipped...
The remake of the cel-shaded first-person shooter XIII (pronounced thirteen) for Nintendo Switch and multiple other platforms has been delayed. After locking in a 13th November release date earlier this year, the title – which originally started out on the GameCube, PlayStation 2, Xbox and PC in 2003 – has now been pushed back to...
News Dragon Quest Builders 2 Has Sold 1.1 Million Copies Worldwide
That's a lot of buildings
Despite only being available in North America and Europe since 12th July, Dragon Quest Builders 2 has now sold more than 1.1 million copies worldwide. Of course, the game has been available in Japan since December last year, but we're sure the sheer number of potential buyers in the west have made a significant difference...
Random The Latest Marvel Team-Up Comic Features A Neat Star Fox 64 Reference
"It came with a Rumble Pak, right?"
It's always cool to see other media give little nods to Nintendo games, whether it be someone playing on a DS in a television show or an obscure reference to a Game Boy in retro-inspired films, and the latest has been spotted in the most recent issue of Marvel Team-Up. The fourth issue of the 2019 run of the...
News Beauty Bottler Bonza! TY The Tasmanian Tiger Has Already Been Funded For Switch
And a new stretch goal has been added
The Switch version of TY the Tasmanian Tiger has been successfully funded on Kickstarter in less than a week. To celebrate the project meeting its $50,000 USD goal, Krome Studios has added a new stretch goal. Thank you to everybody who has pledged so far! We are humbled and honored to have your support in...
News Space Harrier And Puyo Puyo Get Added To The Sega Ages Line Later This Month
Two classics return
The next Sega AGES titles coming to North America and Europe have finally been dated. On 22nd August, you can look forward to the return of Space Harrier and Puyo Puyo. According to the official press release, both titles will be available for $7.99 USD, with commensurate European pricing. Space Harrier promises to recapture the...
Thursday8th Aug 2019
Video See How Long The Switch Revision Can Play Zelda: Breath Of The Wild On Max Settings
An extreme test
Earlier this week, GameXplain looked inside the packaging of the new standard Switch. Now that this is out of the way, it has decided to run a test to see just how long the battery in the revised unit lasts. According to Nintendo's general estimate, this revised model can run for 4.5 - 9 hours, while the old unit is capable of 2.5 -...
News US University To Offer Scholarships For Top Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Players
Think you'd be good enough?
The University of California, Irvine has announced that it will host a pilot scholarship team of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate players during the 2019-20 academic year. The scholarship has been made available thanks to a $50,000 donation from the owners of Street Media, a publishing company led by CEO and gaming fan, Brian...
News This Fully-Functioning Calculator Course In Super Mario Maker 2 Is Utter Genius
How? Just how?
We've seen some cracking courses in Super Mario Maker 2 over the past few weeks, but none have impressed us quite as much as this one. A player going by the name of Helgefan has shared a course called The Cluttered Chaos-Calculator 2. It initially has you choosing two numbers between 0 and 9 and deciding whether you'd like to add...
News UK Spends £1.56 Billion On Video Games In First Half Of 2019, Digital Sales On The Rise
Video game sales dwarf music and video
UK consumers spent £1.56 billion on video games during the first half of 2019, the Entertainment Retailers Association has reported. The figure is a 1% increase from the total spent during the same period in 2018, which reached £1.54 billion. Digital spending rose from £1.34 billion to £1.37 billion,...
Nintendo Download 8th August (North America)
Pillars of Eternity, Sword Art Online and Turok 2!
The latest Nintendo Download update for North America has arrived, and it's bringing new games galore to the eShop in your region. As always, be sure to drop a vote in our poll and comment down below with your potential picks for the week. Enjoy! Nintendo Switch: Pillars of Eternity: Complete...
Nintendo Download 8th August (Europe)
Dead By Daylight! FIA Euro Truck Racing! Turok 2!
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: Dead by Daylight (Behaviour...
Video Super Monkey Ball: Banana Blitz HD Gets Its First Gameplay Trailer
Sega shares a first look
Sega has released the very first gameplay trailer for the upcoming Super Monkey Ball: Banana Blitz HD. The game, which is an HD remake of Wii title Super Monkey Ball: Banana Blitz, was finally announced officially last month after weeks of
News Try Cadence Of Hyrule For Free With New Switch eShop Demo
Give it a go!
If you're still yet to experience the wonderful Cadence of Hyrule: Crypt of the NecroDancer Featuring The Legend of Zelda for yourself - we haven't had to type all of that out for a while - then you're in luck, as a demo has now been released to let players check it out for free. A demo for the game appeared the on Japanese eShop...
News Level-5 Releases Debut Trailer For The Original Yo-Kai Watch On Switch
And it looks better than ever
Although the west is still waiting for Yo-Kai Watch 4 to be released locally on the Nintendo Switch, Level-5 has already announced another game from the same series is headed to the system. This time it's a high-definition makeover of the original 3DS game that started it all. Yo-Kai Watch 1 for Nintendo Switch –...
News Samurai Shodown Director Says A Perfectly Balanced Fighting Game Would Be Boring
"we're never going to make it completely flat"
While games like Super Smash Bros. Ultimate strive to be as balanced as possible, one fighting game not as concerned about keeping the playing field level is the Samurai Shodown reboot, coming to the Nintendo Switch later this year. Following on from six Genjuro Kibagami players making the finals...
Feature Rogue Legacy Lead Designer Makes A Super Mario Maker 2 Course
Answer the challenge of Cellar Door Games' Teddy Lee
Welcome back to our ongoing Super Nindie Maker 2 series where game developers create Super Mario Maker 2 levels for the pleasure of you lovely people. In the previous feature we received a bumper crop of crafty courses from Playtonic Games and before that we had a tight autoscroll A
The first of its kind
Remember when we told you about Bitmap Books' upcoming Metal Slug release a couple of months ago? Well, pre-orders are now live, so what are you waiting for? Metal Slug: The Ultimate History is an officially-licensed book which documents the franchise's creation and
News Trine 4 And Trine: Ultimate Collection Will Both Enchant Switch This October
Get all four games on the same day
Frozenbyte and publisher Modus Games have today revealed the release date for Trine 4. The game will be arriving on Switch on 8th October, with Trine: Ultimate Collection also launching on the very same day. If you haven't seen much of Trine 4 up until now, make sure to check out the new trailer above - we can...
News WWE Superstars Join Brawlhalla In Special SummerSlam Crossover
New mode also added
Ubisoft has announced its free-to-play arena fighter Brawlhalla is teaming up with WWE superstars in a special crossover. This collaboration sees Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, John Cena, Becky Lynch and Xavier Woods added to the game as part of a new themed event. In addition to these new playable fighters, you'll also get access...
News New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe And FIFA 19 Are Europe's Best-Selling Games Of 2019 So Far
When looking at physical sales
New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe and FIFA 19 are sitting right at the top of the best-selling games list in Europe so far this year. The news comes from official charts and market research data supplier, GfK Entertainment (thanks, GamesIndustry.biz), which has compiled a new, cross-platform report on physica
News Bite The Bullet Is An RPG Where You Eat Enemy Corpses To Power-Up
And it's coming to Switch
RPGs and food go perfectly hand-in-hand - who doesn't love exploring Hyrule with a pizza on the go? - but Bite The Bullet combines those two hobbies in a completely different way. And yes, pizza is a hobby. Previously announced for PC, but confirmed for Switch as of today, Bite The Bullet has players satisfying their...
News River City Melee Mach!! Arrives On The Japanese Switch eShop This October
Prepare to fight!
Earlier this year, prior to the reveal of River City Girls, Arc System Works announced Downtown Rantou Koushinkyoku Mach!! – a new entry in the Kunio-kun series – for the Switch and multiple other platforms. This title goes by the name River City Melee Mach!! here in the west and according to news within the latest issue of...
News Harvest Moon: Mad Dash Will Get European Switch Release Thanks To Rising Star Games
Fast-paced farming on the go
Natsume and Rising Star Games have announced a partnership which will bring Harvest Moon: Mad Dash to Europe this autumn. The game, which was first revealed just days before E3 this year, is described as a fast-paced farming game. It allows players to go solo or take a few friends along for some harvesting, fishing, and...
News Agent A: A Puzzle In Disguise Brings Stylish Super Spy Adventure To Switch This Month
Play through 100 inventory-based puzzles
Super spy adventure-puzzle game Agent A: A Puzzle in Disguise is stalking onto a Nintendo Switch near you later this month, it has been confirmed. The game has you playing as Agent A in a stylish world full of retro-futuristic contraptions, hidden gizmos, gadgets, and more. You'll need to explore a labyrinth...
Wednesday7th Aug 2019
Reminder You Can Now Play Mario Tennis Aces For Free With Nintendo Switch Game Trials
Switch Online subscribers only!
Reminder (7th Aug, 09:10 BST): As a reminder, Nintendo Switch Online subscribers can now go ahead and play Mario Tennis Aces for free until 13th August (23:59 UK time). What are you waiting for? Update (2nd Aug, 16:15 BST): The same offer has now also been confirmed for North America, although the 'Game Trials'...
News Pokémon Sword And Shield Will Feature Galarian Forms, New Rivals And Team Yell Revealed
And a 'Hangry' Pokémon!
As promised just a couple of days ago, new information has been released concerning the upcoming Pokémon Sword and Shield for Nintendo Switch. You can see the announcements for yourself in the video above. Among them are new Galarian forms of fan-favourite monsters, a new, form-changing Pokémon, new rivals, and an...
Hardware 8BitDo SN30 Pro+ Review - The Best Third-Party Switch Controller Just Got Better
Evolution, baby
Accessory maker 8BitDo isn't a company that's content to sit back and relax. It has been iterating and improving on its range of wireless controllers for many years now, releasing new variants (as well as welcome firmware updates) to ensure they meet the needs of the widest range of players. The 8BitDo SN30 Pro+ is the latest and...
Reminder Vote For Your Favourite Nintendo DS Games
We need your help to rate the finest Dual Screen games
Update: A big thank you to everybody who has already voted when this went live over the weekend - to anyone who missed it, feel free to dive in below and help us rank the top 50 Nintendo DS games ever. Carry on! Later this year we'll be celebrating the 15th anniversary of the Nintendo DS, a...
Video The "Impossible" Ports That Shouldn't Exist On Nintendo Switch
Something special
The Switch might not be as powerful as traditional video game consoles currently on the market, but that hasn't stopped developers from reaching for the stars. Plenty of talented developers and publishers aren't even phased by its limitations. In fact, a lot of games designed from the ground up for other systems have successfully...
News Nintendo Announces "Heroes VS Villains" Tournament Event For Smash Bros. Ultimate
Starts later this week
A week on from the release of Dragon Quest's Hero in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Nintendo has announced its new weekly event. It's a three-day tournament titled "Heroes VS Villains" that starts this Friday and runs for three days. Here are the details about it, courtesy of the Nintendo Australia Twitter account: The...
News DuckTales: Remastered Is Leaving The Wii U eShop On 9th August
Get it while you can
The Capcom-Unity blog has revealed DuckTales: Remastered will be removed from multiple digital storefronts including the Wii U eShop on 9th August. If you've already purchased the game, you'll still be able to access and play it after this date. The title will be on sale for 75% off on most platforms until it gets removed...
News New Switch Models To Reportedly Benefit From Sharp's Energy Efficient IGZO Displays
Another welcome update
With Nintendo Switch Lite launching next month, as well as an upgrade to the already-existing machine now appearing in stores, we're starting to be presented with new hardware options which offer improved performance over the flagship model. A report from th
News The Grandia HD Collection Arrives Next Week On The Switch eShop
Updated and enhanced
Fans of the JRPG genre are in for one heck of a treat next week when Grandia HD Collection arrives on the Switch eShop on 16th August. GungHo Online Entertainment originally revealed this collection back in August 2018 and more recently in June this year said the title was coming soon. This collection includes the first and...
Review Subdivision Infinity DX - A Decent Port Of A Tight Little Dogfighter
Infinity gauntlet
If there’s one genre that fills our hearts with glee and childlike joy, it’s the good old fashioned space dogfighter. From the early days of Elite and Star Wars: TIE Fighter all the way to EVE: Valkyrie and Rebel Galaxy, taking to the stars and blowing other starships into crystalised bits has never really lost its lustre...
News Pokémon Sword And Shield Introduces 'Poké Jobs', A New Way To Net Rare Items
And gain experience, too
The Pokémon Sword and Shield news just keeps flying in with new information now being shared on 'Poké Jobs', a new feature that will be present in the game. Despite not being mentioned at all in the new trailer shared today, the games' official website has shared details on this new in-game option. You'll find that plenty...
News Psyonix Says Goodbye To Paid And Randomised Crates In Rocket League
"we are dedicated to creating the best possible experience"
When Psyonix revealed it had been acquired by Epic Games in May, it didn't exactly go down well the Rocket League community. In fact, Psyonix was so concerned about how its fanbase would react, it released an FAQ to ease any concerns about potential gameplay adjustments and platform...
News Pokémon Sword And Shield's Team Yell Sound Like A Total Nightmare, In The Best Way Possible
Prepare to have your battles ruined
We've just been treated to a lovely dollop of new information on Pokémon Sword and Shield - what do you mean 'you haven't seen it'? Go and watch it now! The very end of the new trailer was dedicated to the game's antagonists, Team Yell. Just like Team Rocket, Team Magma/Aqua, Team Galactic, and others before...
News PQube Celebrates 10th Anniversary With Switch Sale, Up To 60% Off 18 Different Games
Here's the full list of offers
UK-based publisher PQube is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year, and to share those celebrations with players, the studio is hosting a lovely sale on the Switch eShop. It all kicks off tomorrow, 8th August, and will last until the 22nd. You'll find fighting games, visual novels, Japanese goodness and more...
Japanese Charts Super Mario Maker 2 Knocks Fire Emblem: Three Houses Off Top Spot
Mario's-a-number one (again)
Famitsu's Japanese chart figures are now in for 29th July - 4th August, revealing that Fire Emblem: Three Houses has lost its top place position. The internal rivalry between Nintendo mascots is fierce at the moment, as it was actually Super Mario Maker 2 which managed to sell enough copies to just take first place...
Review The Forbidden Arts - Repetitive Combat Prevents This Platformer From Catching Fire
A spellbinding adventure?
A lot of games these days like to capitalise on nostalgia. Whether it’s with pixelated graphics or callbacks via specific gameplay mechanics like side-scrolling platforming, old school enthusiasts have more choices than ever before. The Forbidden Arts feels very much like game straight from the GameCube era, with a...
Review Hamsterdam - Lengthy Loads And Mobile Tropes Hamper This Hamster
Rats on, rats off
If there’s one thing we’ve learned from video games, it’s that heroes come in all sorts of shapes and sizes. From the straight laced Hylian hero Link to the wise cracking Umbra Witch Bayonetta, devs have given us some of the most memorable characters in any medium thanks to their unique design and endearing personalities...
News The Original Ittle Dew Brings Its Zelda-Inspired Adventure To Switch Next Week
Play it all over again
The original Ittle Dew is making its way to Nintendo Switch and we really don't have long to wait until we can play it all over again. The game, which was actually pitched to Nintendo as a Legend of Zelda game before forming its own identity, sees you crashing onto a strange island and heading out on an adventure full of...
News Krome Studios Launches Kickstarter For A Switch Version Of TY The Tasmanian Tiger
Return to the land down under
After a teaser yesterday, a Kickstarter project for a Nintendo Switch version of the original TY the Tasmanian Tiger game has now been launched. Krome Studios is seeking $50,000 USD to bring a remastered version of the first entry – originally released in 2002 on the GameCube and multiple other platforms – to the...
Random Minecraft: Wii U Edition Nearly Featured This Charming Yoshi Horse Skin
Yeah, no thanks
In what is the most important article you'll read today, we share with you undeniable evidence that Yoshi and horses should not mix. When global phenomenon Minecraft crafted its very own release on Wii U several years ago, a Super Mario Mash-Up Pack was released featuring fan-favourite characters. The usual suspects such as Mario,...
News SteamWorld Quest Gets New Game+ Mode, Legend Remix Difficulty And More In Free Update
And we really don't have long to wait
Image & Form has announced that its latest title SteamWorld Quest will be receiving a free update to make the game even more enticing than it was before. The best news? You'll be able to check it out starting from tomorrow. The update will take the game to Version 2.0, with the main new addition being a New...
News Construction Simulator 2 US - Console Edition Gets Planning Permission For Release On Switch
With 60 "challenging" jobs to complete
We hope you really dig the idea of construction, because Construction Simulator 2 US - Console Edition is building up to a release on Switch. OK, that's all the puns safely out of our system. "Due to popular demand", the game's Console Edition - which is currently available on PS4 and Xbox One - will now be...
News Live The Life Of A News Editor In Headliner: NoviNews, A Simulation Game Coming To Switch
Well, this sounds familiar
With a healthy number of 'very positive' Steam user reviews tucked firmly under its belt, news editor simulator Headliner: NoviNews is set to make its own headlines on Switch. The game throws you in at the deep end by having you take on the role of chief editor at the country's largest news publication. You'll be acting...
Tuesday6th Aug 2019
If you please Mrs Voorhees
Note. As of November 2020, the game's servers are no longer live and online play is only available via peer-to-peer matchmaking. Much like the film franchise from which he arose, Jason Voorhees has had a very inconsistent run of quality in video games over the years. He had some okay-ish outings on the NES and the...
Review Omega Labyrinth Life - A Robust Dungeon Crawler With Plant-Based Padding
Roguelife
We’ve looked at several games over the past few months with a focus on fanservice: some of them offering cheeky, inoffensive fun in short bursts (Dead or Alive Xtreme 3: Scarlet); others spicing up some lacklustre mechanics with surreal frivolity (Panty Party); others still that utterly fail to disguise boring gameplay with jiggle...
News Looks Like We're Getting A New Cooking Mama Game On Switch
Cooking Mama: Cookstar
Although it isn't actually developed by Nintendo, Cooking Mama is a series which has certainly made the company's platforms its home. We've seen a total of seven games appear exclusively on Nintendo machines in the past, with just the original game also seeing a release elsewhere on iOS. Now, it would appear the next game in...
Video Watch An Unboxing Of The New And Improved Nintendo Switch Revision
Better than ever
Last week, we heard how the new standard Nintendo Switch with improved battery life was already on sale in certain countries. Now, the fine folks over at GameXplain have got their hands on one of these new models. Of course, when you get a new system, there's only one thing to do: an unboxing video on YouTube! In this 10-minute...
News Pokémon Card Gets Banned From World Championships To Avoid Player Confusion
Card used Confusion! It's super effective!
Pokémon cards being banned from official tournament events isn't anything new - usually, a card might be deemed illegal if it turns out to be too powerful or if it affects the game in an unfair way - but this new ban is a particularly odd example. Blaine's Quiz Show Blaine's Quiz Show, a card from the...
News Smash Bros. Pro Player Banned From Tournament After Match Fixing Admission
"I vow to never try to manipulate a match result again"
A match-fixing scandal has reportedly rocked the Super Smash Bros. Ultimate competitive scene in North America. Zack Lauth, a player who goes by the name "CaptainZack" in the professional fighting scene, revealed on Twitter he has been barred from entering the upcoming Super Smash Con...
News DC Universe Online Blasts Onto Switch Today For Free
No Switch Online subscription required
The Switch is being treated to another dose of superhero action today in the form of DC Universe Online. The game is a free-to-play, massively multiplayer online game unsurprisingly set in the DC universe which has players creating their own unique character. From there, you can who buddy up with and fight...
News Sega To Reveal Mystery AAA Game At Gamescom This Month
What could it be?
Sega has just lifted the lid on its lineup for Gamescom 2019, revealing that a mystery AAA game is about to be unveiled. Attendees will be able to have a first-hand look at Catherine: Full Body, Two Point Hospital - which was recently revealed for Switch - the upcoming Sega Mega Drive Mini console,
Random This FC Barcelona Video Might As Well Be A Nintendo Switch Ad
Who doesn't love playing Switch?
Being the pretty serious Nintendo fans that we are here at Nintendo Life (what gave the game away?), we often find ourselves sharing knowing little nods with others who use their Switch, 3DS, or even Game Boys out and about in public. It's nice to know that other people share your hobby and it's interesting to see...
News Four Fire Emblem: Three Houses Characters Will Appear In Fire Emblem: Heroes Tomorrow
More characters, more fun
It's a great time to be a Fire Emblem fan, what with the super-popular Fire Emblem: Three Houses out now on Switch and smartphone game Fire Emblem: Heroes serving as a nice companion to the main course. Now, those two games are set to combine once again with new characters making the mobile leap. On 7th August at
Hands On Enter The Gungeon's Physical Edition Is Sure To Brighten Up Your Gaming Shelves
Pew! Pew!
Devolver Digitial and Dodge Roll's twin-stick roguelike Enter The Gungeon launched on Switch all the way back at the end of 2017 and has finally received a physical release thanks to Nighthawk Interactive and Special Reserve Games. Beyond the case and game card (which includes the full game, all of its previously released DLC, and an...
News The Free Lite Version Of Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 For Switch Has Been Delayed
It's still powering up
After announcing a free-to-play version of Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 would be released on the Switch eShop, Bandai Namco has now delayed this version of the game. It was originally due to arrive tomorrow, on 7th August. There's no word on exactly when it will be released now. When it is made available, it will be a limited-time...
News Pokémon Studio Creatures Inc. Is Recruiting Developers For Detective Pikachu On Switch
Detective Pika 2
Pokémon Sword and Shield might be the upcoming games getting all of the attention, but let's not forget that we also have a Nintendo Switch Detective Pikachu sequel to look forward to. We haven't heard anything about the upcoming sequel since it was first announced earlier this year, but developer Creatures Inc. has today shared a...
News Heavy Metal Platformer Valfaris Is Getting A Physical Switch Release This November
Groovy
Indie game publisher Merge Games has revealed that it will be turning its publishing skills up to eleven to release Valfaris on Switch in physical form. The game is a heavy metal infused 2D action-platformer featuring "brutal" combat, deadly enemies, retro-inspired pixel art and a blood-pumping soundtrack. You can see how it plays out for...
News Co-Op Shoot-And-Slash Dungeon Crawler Riverbond Announced For Switch
Includes indie crossover skins
Cococucumber has announced it will release its shoot-and-slash multiplayer dungeon crawler Riverbond on the Switch later this year. The game supports up to four players in couch co-op and is all about destroying mobs, taking down bosses and treasure hunting in a "stunning" voxel world. The game has "real-time" physics...
News Noir Switch Game Liberated Has You Playing Through A Moving Comic Book
See how it works in new trailer
The first gameplay trailer has been released for Liberated, an upcoming graphic novel which is scheduled to release on Switch later this year. The game takes place inside the pages of a comic book, with action sequences seamlessly transitioning from one panel to the next. You'll find action, stealth, and puzzle...
News Lord Zedd Joins The Fight In The First Season Of Power Rangers: Battle For The Grid
A new challenger appears
Power Rangers: Battle for the Grid is perhaps one of the most underrated fighting games to date and well worth your time if you are a fan of the series. When this title first arrived on the Switch eShop earlier this year, it was a little light on content. Since then, the developer nWay has bolstered the value of the game by...
News Both Guacamelee! Games Launch On Switch In Physical Form Today
Guacamelee! One-Two Punch Collection
The Guacamelee! One-Two Punch Collection, a physical bundle including both Guacamelee! Super Turbo Championship Edition and Guacamelee! 2, launches today on Nintendo Switch. At present, you'll only be able to pick up the bundle from North American retailers, but fear not: a European release is "coming soon". The...
Monday5th Aug 2019
Random Zelda Fan Smashes PS4 In Rage As Breath Of The Wild 'Clone' Genshin Impact Is Revealed
Fans protest at ChinaJoy event
Several interesting tidbits of information have come out of this year's ChinaJoy event over the last few days - Nintendo shared more details about its plans to launch Switch in the region, and a brand new Rabbids game was revealed amongst other things - but this little story is absolutely bonkers. One of the games...
Review Doom 3 - A Dark, Unnerving Oddity In The Slayer Series That Still Impresses
A Hell of a looker
The recent release of the Doom trilogy on Switch has been a welcome one, even though it’s been one mired in controversy over ‘login-gate’. Doom remains a fantastic game more than a quarter of a century after its initial launch, and that’s more or less the case with Doom II as well. Doom 3, meanwhile, is a very different...
News The UK Is Getting Its Very Own Pop-Up Pokémon Center
Update: Dates and location revealed
Update (5th Aug, 10:50 BST): New information has revealed that the Pokémon Center will be a pop-up store that will be open to the public from 18th October until 15th November (dates are subject to change). It'll be located at Westfield London, Ariel Way, Shepherd’s Bush, W12 7GF and will include exclusive...
News This New Device Lets You Use Airpods And Other Bluetooth Headphones With Your Switch
For use with wireless headphones and speakers
Accessory maker Bionik has revealed the BT Audio Sync, a new device which allows players to use Bluetooth headphones with their Nintendo Switch. The device plugs directly into your Switch console if you're playing in handheld, or uses a little adaptor (which comes included) if you'd prefer to play in...
News Luigi's Mansion 3 Glow In The Dark Steelbook Now Available To Pre-Order In The UK
Snag a spooky bonus
Last month, we reported on a glow-in-the-dark steelbook for Luigi's Mansion 3 that was exclusive to Australia. We were hoping it might also end up popping up in other regions, and it has now done exactly that with a very welcome UK appearance. Yes, UK buyers can now pre-order a copy of Luigi's Mansion 3 at GAME and receive the...
News More Pokémon Sword And Shield Info To Be Dropped On 7th August
Jot down these times
Our next taste of Pokémon Sword and Shield info is set to arrive later this week, it has been revealed. The news comes from the official Pokémon Twitter account, which is referring to the upcoming info drop as a 'Galar Research Update'. It is scheduled to arrive on Wednesday 7th August at 6am PDT (so that's 9am EDT / 2pm BST...
News BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle 2.0 Update Adding Nine DLC Fighters This November
They got a tank!
Following the conclusion of the EVO 2019 Grand Finals for BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle, Arc System Works announced its popular fighting game would receive a sizable free update on 21st November and a paid add-on pack including nine DLC characters. Version 2.0 will include balance adjustments for each character already in the game's...
UK Charts Fire Emblem: Three Houses Fends Off FIFA Threat For Second Week At Number One
Taking the UK by storm
UK chart data is now in for the week ending 3rd August, revealing that Fire Emblem: Three Houses has managed to keep hold of its first-place position for a second week. The game managed to fend off FIFA 19 to claim top prize, despite the fact that the football behemoth saw a price promotion as we near the start of the new...
Video Here's Your First Look At Rabbids: Adventure Party On Nintendo Switch
First off-screen footage shared
Last week brought the surprise reveal of a brand new Rabbids game on Switch. From Ubisoft, the game is called Rabbids: Adventure Party and appears to be a China-exclusive release. If you're a super-fan of the raving Rabbids, or perhaps if Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle converted you, you're probably intrigued to see...
News Darksiders II Deathinitive Edition Officially Announced For Switch, Release Date Revealed
Physical confirmed
Darksiders II Deathinitive Edition has finally been officially confirmed for Nintendo Switch after multiple listings gave the game away (rather literally) earlier this year. Yes, THQ Nordic has revealed that the game will launch on Switch both physically and digitally on 26th September. Back in May, THQ-owned Koch Media's very...
News Nintendo Reveals The Switch eShop's Most Popular Games For July 2019 (Europe)
From Mario to Monopoly
Nintendo has shared a list of the top 15 most-downloaded eShop games of July 2019 in Europe, and it's hardly surprising to see which two games have found their way to the very top of the list. Super Mario Maker 2, which released at the very end of June, has managed to top the list, with Fire Emblem: Three Houses following...
Video Sonic Stars In The Latest Episode Of Cartoon Network's OK K.O.! Let's Be Heroes
Gotta go fast
Last month, we found out an entire episode of Cartoon Network's OK K.O.! animated series would be dedicated to a crossover with Sonic the Hedgehog and Miles "Tails" Prower. The episode aired on 4th August and was titled "Let's Meet Sonic". It saw the blue blur and the two-tailed fox visit the plaza to team up with the enthusiastic...
News Dr. Mario World To Receive New Doctors And Stages This Week, Including Dr. Daisy
Dr. Daisy will see you now
Nintendo's latest smartphone game Dr. Mario World will receive an update this week which is set to introduce new stages and characters. The game will be undergoing maintenance on 6th August from 10pm PT until 1am PT the following morning, with all of the new content planned to be available immediately afterwards. The...
News Indie Publisher Playdigious Announces Four Games For Nintendo Switch
One launches this week
Indie publisher Playdigious, which has previously released a number of games across mobile devices, has revealed that it is expanding into the world of PC and console. It has announced four new games as part of the reveal and all of them are coming to Switch. Let's take a look, shall we? Pix the Cat (Pastagames):...
Tuesday6th Aug 2019
Video Say Hello To Misako, One Of The Heroines Of River City Girls
Arrives on Switch this September
To promote its upcoming September release, River City Girls, WayForward has shared a brief trailer over on Twitter and YouTube showcasing Misako – one of the heroines in the game, who is described as tough, impulsive and always ready for a fight. Say hello to Misako, one of the hot-blooded heroines of River City...
Monday5th Aug 2019
News Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Sets Peak Viewership Record At EVO 2019
A smashing good time had by all
Over the weekend, the world's largest fighting game tournament event EVO 2019 took place in Las Vegas, Nevada. One of the games on show was Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, which just so happens to have smashed a world record in the process. The game reportedly reached a peak viewership of more than 279,000 on Twitch this...
News Sega Ages Columns II Arrives On The Japanese Switch eShop Later This Week
Includes the original Columns
A Japanese release date for the next Sega Ages titles has been locked in. That's right, Switch owners in this location will be able to download Columns II: The Voyage Through Time on 8th August for 999 yen. Of course, if you have access to a Japanese Switch eShop account, you can always buy and download the game ahead...
News SNK Announces A Second Season Of DLC For The Samurai Shodown Reboot
Game arrives on Switch later this year
In case you forgot, the Samurai Shodown reboot slashes its way onto the Switch in the fourth quarter of 2019. Despite the fact Nintendo fans are still waiting for the base game to be released, SNK at EVO 2019 announced a second season of DLC for the game. It includes four additional characters and will arrive...
News Midnight Evil Plays On Your Childhood Nightmares, And It's Coming To Switch This Year
Can you survive the night?
Polish indie developer, Draw Distance, has announced that Midnight Evil is gearing up for a spooky Switch release. The game is a story-driven first-person horror where players take on the role of William Crinkle, a child who is being attacked by goblin-like creatures known as Urklings. These beasts love nothing more than...
News Look After Your Mental Health In Shadows 2: Perfidia, A Survival Horror Headed To Switch
Launches tomorrow
Launching tomorrow on Nintendo Switch is Shadows 2: Perfidia, a survival horror game which offers a "unique mental health system". Inspired by games like Penumbra and Layers of Fear, Shadows 2: Perfidia has players exploring a darkened office complex to uncover the truth behind a series of horrifying events. You'll play as one of...
News Shinobi Spirits S: Legend Of Heroes Brings Cuddly But Fiesty Ninja Action To Switch
Lead the Beast Brigade in battle
Available on Switch as we speak is Shinobi Spirits S: Legend of Heroes, a ninja action game with a cast of cuddly characters. You'll play as Saizo Kirigakure, leader of the Beast Brigade, and use your ninja abilities to defeat your enemies as part of the resistance. You'll be fighting alongside comrades, finding...
News Lethal League Blaze On Switch Receiving An Optimisation Patch To Improve Performance
Funky fresh fix
If you passed on Lethal League Blaze when it arrived on the Switch eShop last month, it might be worth taking another look at in the near future. One of the game's team members at Team Reptile recently responded to a complaint over on Reddit about the Switch version's performance and reassured the community the game would soon be...
Sunday4th Aug 2019
News Join The PC Master Race On Your Nintendo Switch With PC Building Simulator
Featuring real-world licensed components
Ever wanted to join the PC master race, but only have access to a Nintendo Switch? Well, soon you'll be able to create the custom rig of your dreams when PC Building Simulator arrives on the hybrid console at some point in the near future. This information about The Irregular Corporation title comes from a...
Review Redeemer: Enhanced Edition - Bloody And Brutal Action That's Been Poorly Ported To Switch
Monk-ey business
Redeemer: Enhanced Edition is the Ronseal of top-down beat-’em-ups. With no frills, bells or whistles, it does exactly what it says on the tin/box/eShop description. You’re a former soldier living in a remote monastery. And when some bad dudes attack your temple and kill your fellow monks, it’s up to you to embrace your old...
Feature Nintendo Life eShop Selects - July 2019
July's best Switch eShop games!
Yet another month has flown by and, as is usually the case, plenty of cracking games found their way to the Nintendo Switch eShop in that time. But which ones are really worth checking out? These awards aim to celebrate the best of Nintendo's digital store, giving some love and attention to the games that could so...
News Cadence Of Hyrule Updated To Version 1.0.2, Adds Achievements And "Beat Rumble" Option
And much more!
Earlier in the week, Brace Yourself Games released a new update for the music-rhythm game, Cadence of Hyrule. This is a rather sizable patch compared to Version 1.0.1, which was limited to some minor bug fixes. Version 1.0.2 adds achievements to the game and a "Beat Rumble" option that will vibrate your controller every time you're...
Review FIA European Truck Racing Championship - Driven Off The Road By Performance Issues
Rig-amortis
It stands to reason that if you weld four wheels and an engine onto something, there’s probably bound to be someone who wants to race said thing around a track like a maniac. Because that’s the only reason we can imagine why there’s a real-life professional racing league for big rigs and trucks. It’s clearly a big deal for many...
Feature 7Levels On Jet Kave Adventure And Its Donkey Kong Country Inspiration
Jet Kave Radio
Revealed earlier this month, 7Levels' upcoming Switch exclusive Jet Kave Adventure channels the classic gameplay of the Donkey Kong Country series, with colourful environments, chunky mechanics and madcap action. Mixing prehistory with a pinch of sci-fi (resulting in what the trailer dubs 's
Poll Box Art Brawl #2 - Contra / Probotector
I Think Ur A Probotector
Welcome back for round two of the series where we throw the regional box art variants of a particular retro game into a pit and see which one scrambles out victorious. Last time we kicked things off with Super Metroid for the Super Nintendo. After a week of voting, the Japanese art has emerged with a very comfortable win,...
News Under Night In-Birth Exe:Late[cl-r] Announced At EVO 2019
The cult 2D fighting favourite rebalanced and optimised
At the EVO 2019 Championship Series, currently taking place in Las Vegas, Aksys Games and Arc System Works announced Under Night In-Birth Exe: Late would be released in North America in early 2020. This is a revision of Under Night In-Birth Exe: Late and was previously rated for the Switch and...
News Irem's Classic Shoot 'Em Up X Multiply Is Coming To Arcade Archives On Switch
Blast some aliens
The classic side-scrolling shoot 'em up XMultiply is expected to make a comeback on the Switch thanks to Hamster's glorious retro line, Arcade Archives. If you're not familiar with this title, you might at least know the Japanese developer behind it. Irem was best known for R-Type back in the day. XMultiply - released in 1989 - is...
News Janemba Joins The Battle In Dragon Ball FighterZ Next Week
Gogeta coming soon
After a leak in May, Bandai Namco has now officially confirmed the next DLC character coming to Dragon Ball FighterZ is the sword-wielding antagonist Janemba, who debuted in Dragon Ball Z: Fusion Reborn. Fans got their first look at this fighter at the end of the game's EVO 2019 Grand Finals, currently taking place in Las Vegas,...
Saturday3rd Aug 2019
News Jim Carrey Responds To Sonic The Hedgehog Movie Backlash, Delay And Redesign
"Ownership of anything is going out the window for all of us"
When fans of the blue blur got their first glimpse of the Sonic the Hedgehog movie, there was mass outrage online about the design of the character. Following the backlash, director Jeff Fowler made the decision to delay the film and vowed to change the controversial design. The fil
Review Forager - A Delightful Fusion Of Stardew Valley And Harvest Moon That You Should Own
What a wonderful world
You wake up on an isolated, deserted island. It's quiet. There are only a few rocks and trees to keep you company. But you have a pickaxe. Let's break up this rock, see what you get. Oh, a few bits of coal. Okay, let's smash up some more stuff. Now you can build a furnace. Good, let's get crafting. You've levelled up too –...
News Nintendo Switch Game Vouchers "Not Currently Scheduled To Return" In North America
Still available in other regions
Earlier this week, the promotion allowing Nintendo Switch Online subscribers to pick up two game vouchers ended in North America. If you didn't take advantage of this limited-time deal and had hopes of it returning to the region in the future, you might be out of luck. According to the official Nintendo FAQ, these...
News Pre-Order This Jumbo-Size Mareep Poké Plush For A Small Fortune
"about 24 inches tall and 40 inches long"
Pokémon might not actually exist, but that doesn't mean trainers far and wide can't enjoy real-size versions of these lovable creatures in plush form. The Pokémon Center website is currently taking pre-orders for a "jumbo-size" Mareep Poké Plush that matches the electric sheep's height listed in the...
News Square Enix Announces A Demo For Dragon Quest XI S
No release date mentioned
Switch owners already got a dose of the Hero when he arrived in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate earlier this week, but soon, Dragon Quest enthusiasts (at least in Japan) will be able to play as him once again, in a demo based on his own upcoming outing, Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age - Definitive Edition. At the...
News First 4 Figures Presents Its Stunning Spyro Reignited Resin Statue
Payment plans available
In celebration of the Spyro Reignited Trilogy, which is also due out on the Nintendo Switch later this year, Activision has teamed up with First 4 Figures to release a gigantic purple dragon resin statue. The exclusive edition is only available until 6th September. If you do intend to purchase either edition for the sum of...
News Splatoon 2 High-Quality Poster Set Back In Stock On My Nintendo (Europe)
Quantity is limited
A few weeks ago, when the final Splatfest was taking place in Splatoon 2, Nintendo made limited edition t-shirts and a high-quality Splatoon 2 poster set available on the My Nintendo Store in Europe. Unfortunately, the posters sold out almost immediately. If you didn't get one in time, you've now got a second chance, as the...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (August 3rd)
Here are our picks, but what are yours?
Here we are at the end of yet another week. The last few days brought us the inclusion of Dragon Quest's Hero in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, the final major update for Splatoon 2, and a gas canister that has its very own pro
Video Nintendo Labo Director Tsubasa Sakaguchi Discusses VR Kit Development
Cardboard innovation
Last year, Nintendo said Labo was a title and platform that would be supported and sold for a prolonged period of time. Staying true to its word, earlier this week the company released a special VR update for Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker. This follows on from
Friday2nd Aug 2019
Review Doom II - It's Hell On Earth With This Devilishly Playable Switch Port
Ah Hell, here we go again
Since this review was originally published patches have reportedly addressed or improved one or more of the issues cited. While we unfortunately cannot revisit games on an individual basis, it should still be noted that the updated game may offer an improved experience over the one detailed below. Not only did Bethesda...
News Edelgard And The Black Eagles Are The Most Popular In Fire Emblem: Three Houses
Everyone loves Edelgard
Fire Emblem: Three Houses has been out in the wild now for exactly one week, and the early consensus suggests that Edelgard and her house The Black Eagles are the most popular of the game's three options. As you probably already know, the game tasks you with choosing one of three houses - The Black Eagles, the Blue Lions, or...
News Fire Emblem: Three Houses Datamine Uncovers Possible DLC Character
Spoilers inside
Fire Emblem: Three Houses is easily one of the biggest games on the Nintendo Switch. In an interview last month, Intelligent Systems' director Toshiyuki Kusakihara said it took him 80 hours to complete just a single storyline. If you want to play through all three pathways, it will require more than 200 hours of your time. With all...
News A 1987 NES Game Just Sold For $9,000 After Sitting In An Attic For 30 Years
Wowzers
If you happen to have any old Nintendo games stored away in your attic, you might want to dig them out and check what their value might be today. You might just end up being $9,000 better off. Scott Amos of Reno, Nevada recently found an old, 1987 NES game in his attic after looking through his childhood possessions. The game in question...
News SNK's New Neo Geo Console Will Boast "A Modern Design And Wonderful Play Feeling"
Will also connect to the Neo Geo Mini
Earlier this year, SNK announced that it was working on new console hardware after the Neo Geo Mini had sold better than expected. Two new system variants were confirmed, and it was stressed that these would be 'new' and would be independent of the existing Neo Geo Mini system. Today, the company has posted a...
Review Caladrius Blaze - A Mechanically Competent Shmup With Gratuitous Presentation
Behold the power of the "Shame Break"
Caladrius Blaze is new to the Switch, but didn’t just pop up overnight. The top-down shooter launched as plain old Caladrius on Xbox 360 in Japan in 2013, before progressing through arcade, PS3, PS4 and Windows on the way to Switch. Looking further back, it’s descended from 1990s Japanese arcade favourite...
Random You Can Always Rely On Your Parents To Find A Clever Use For The Wii Fit Balance Board
Don't throw yours out
Where's your Wii Fit Balance Board? That's a question we asked many years ago when the popularity of Nintendo's fitness-focused peripheral was on the wane, but now, several years later, it fills us with joy to know that this unique interface still has a purpose in the world. That purpose? Weighing gas canisters. Given the...
Feature Yooka-Laylee Devs Make Super Mario Maker 2 Courses
Play four levels from Playtonic Games!
Next up in our Super Nindie Maker 2 series, we're lucky enough to have a bumper offering from Playtonic Games. Following on from the opening gambit courtesy of Shovel Knight designer Mike Herbster, the developers behind Yooka-Laylee and its upcoming 2.5D sequel Yooka-Laylee and The Impossible Lair have cooked
News Bloodstained Receives A Small Patch As Koji Igarashi Apologises For "Continued Inconvenience"
"we are also working on the DLC"
In June, 505 Games - on behalf of Koji Igarashi and the rest of the team behind Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night - said it would improve the Switch version of the game with a series of "small updates" rather than forcing players to wait for a bigger one. Now, though, this plan has been wiped. Instead of a smaller...
News Nintendo And Tencent Share More Details About Switch Launch In China
Mario Odyssey and Breath of the Wild confirmed
Nintendo's plans to introduce the Switch and its games to the Chinese market appears to have taken another positive step today as the company, along with partner Tencent, have revealed more concrete plans. The information comes from a press event hosted at the ChinaJoy gaming conference in Shanghai...
News The Switch Online Mobile App Just Received Another Incredibly Minor Update
Bug fixes and additional voice chat support
In case you forgot, the Nintendo Switch Online smartphone app is a thing you can use to enhance your online experience. If you still happen to have it installed on your mobile device, you can now download version 1.5.2. Following on from major updates for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate and Splatoon 2 earlier...
Talking Point Are Retro Repro Firms Exploiting Demand With Shoddy Products?
Gleylancer is the latest to disappoint
Given that many of retro gaming's most collectable items now sell for hundreds (and occasionally thousands) of dollars, it's unsurprisingly that enterprising companies are turning their hand to officially-licenced reprints to satisfy demand and make a quick buck in the process. The latest example of this is...
News Limited Run Pre-Orders For Turok And Turok 2: Seeds Of Evil Open On 16th August
Two Nintendo 64 classics return in physical form
Earlier this week, Turok 2: Seeds of Evil locked in a Nintendo Switch release date. The game will arrive on the eShop on 9th August and will require approximately 596.64 MB of free space. This left many physical collectors wondering when the previously announced hard copy of the games would be...
News Get Discounts On Super Mario Games And More With My Nintendo Rewards (Europe)
Including a Game & Watch collection
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 a handful of Super Mario games to choose from this time around, as well as a couple of Yo-Kai Watch games and more. As always, you can take...
News Ghostbusters: The Video Game Remastered Secures A Spooky October Release On Switch
Don't cross the streams!
Ghostbusters: The Video Game Remastered has now received a confirmed and final release date for Nintendo Switch and other platforms. You'll be able to get your hands on it from 4th October. If you've missed the news on this one so far, the game is a remaster of the 2009 title which found its way to Wii,
News Unauthorised Translations Of The Satoru Iwata Book "Will Be Subject To Criminal Charges"
An official translation could happen
Recently, a book celebrating the life of late Nintendo president Satoru Iwata was released in Japan. Featuring words shared by Iwata-san on the official Nintendo website and contributions from the likes of Shigeru Miyamoto, it has understandably been subject to high demand from gaming fans around the world...
News Frame Rate Was One Of The "Top Priorities" For The Developer Of Daemon X Machina
As it should be
Daemon X Machina is a mech-action game that actually cares about what its fans think. Over the course of the game's development, Marvelous Entertainment has continually called on its fanbase to provide feedback and share their thoughts about how to improve the game. There has even been lengthy demos and messages of thanks from the...
News Devil's Hunt Brings Demonic Action And Devil May Cry Vibes To Switch Next Year
Punch your way through hell
A brand new third-person action game called Devil's Hunt is launching on Steam next month. It's planned for consoles, too, and a Switch version has now been confirmed for a 2020 release. The game is based on 'Equilibrium', an original novel by Paweł Leśniak. It has you playing as Desmond, a man who has the power to...
News Sumo Digital Announces New IP Pass The Punch, A 2D Beat 'Em Up Hitting Switch Later This Year
Inspired by Saturday morning cartoons
The UK-based developer Sumo Digital - best known in recent times for titles such as Team Sonic Racing - has just announced its very own 2D beat 'em up IP, Pass The Punch. The game is coming to the Nintendo Switch and multiple other platforms "late" this year. The creative mind behind the idea, David Dino, said...
News Physics-Based Multiplayer Adventure Heave Ho Swings Onto Switch This Month
And it's pretty bonkers
Indie dev Le Cartel and publishing label Devolver Digital have announced that Heave Ho will be throwing itself onto Nintendo Switch later this month. The game has up to four players attempting to simply reach a goal without falling to their deaths. Of course, as you can see in the trailer above, it's not really as simple as...
Thursday1st Aug 2019
Review Doom - Blasting Hellspawned Demons Like It's 1993, All Over Again
Hell switches over
Since this review was originally published patches have reportedly addressed or improved one or more of the issues cited. While we unfortunately cannot revisit games on an individual basis, it should still be noted that the updated game may offer an improved experience over the one detailed below. There are few games as...
News New And Improved Nintendo Switch Model Reportedly On Sale In Australia And Hong Kong
The upgrade is here
Last month, a new revision of the standard Nintendo Switch model was spotted on the company's official website which was said to bring an improved battery life. Now, it would appear that those consoles are starting to hit store shelves. Reports have come in from both Australia and Hong Kong stating that the new model - which can...
News The Switch Version Of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Gets Rated By The ESRB
Is a release near?
After months of rumours, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt was finally confirmed for the Nintendo Switch during this year's E3. While we know it's coming to the system at some point this year, we still don't know exactly when CD Projekt Red's open-world RPG masterpiece will arrive on the hybrid platform. Fortunately, we might not have to...
News Dedicated Fans Are Working To Revive A '90s Sonic Cartoon With New Series
It worked for Sonic Mania...
There's nothing quite like waking up early on a Saturday morning and watching cartoons as a child, and back in the early '90s, our favourite speedy blue hedgehog was among the stars on-screen in the UK, US and Canada. One dedicated group of fans has revealed that they're actually working to bring him back for a whole new...
Guide Upcoming Nintendo Switch Games And Accessories For August And September 2019
In the middle of an Astral Chain reaction
Blimey, it's August already? We're well into the second half of the year and while Summertime might be a quiet period for the games industry, Nintendo still has lots of goodies coming up for us to spend our cash on in the next couple of months, so there's no shortage of games to be playing on the beach this...
Video 13 Fantastic New Games Coming To Nintendo Switch In August
Keep em' coming!
It's that time again! A brand new month means a brand new bunch of games! Now, August isn't looking to be as packed as the next, but we still managed to find a ton of quality looking titles to show off. Go ahead and give the video above a watch to catch a glimpse of everything we've found or check out the list in its entirety below...
News Yet Another Wave Of Pokémon Apple Accessories Launches This Month
Join the waiting list
Tech accessory maker CASETiFY is back for a third and final time, once again offering a selection of Pokémon accessories which can keep your trusty devices safe and smart. Wave one and wave two both sold out pretty quickly, so if you're liking the look of any of these designs, you'll probably want to sign up to the
Talking Point Nintendo Switch Online’s Appeal Is Growing, But There's A Long Way To Go
Game Trials and exclusive content are a step in the right direction
We received an email in our personal inbox the other day – Nintendo was offering 50 points (the My Nintendo Platinum Points rather than eShop coins, unfortunately) in return for completing a survey about Nintendo Switch Online. It seems that the company is seeking hard feedback...
Video Digital Foundry's Technical Analysis Of DOOM, DOOM II And DOOM 3
The good and the bad
Last week, DOOM, DOOM II and DOOM 3 were released on the Switch to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the hellish series. Unfortunately, the surprise was somewhat soured when users discovered the first two games required players to login before they could actually play these classic games. Not long after this, Bethesda said it...
News New Gameplay For Luigi's Mansion 3, Zelda: Link's Awakening And More To Be Shown At Gamescom
Astral Chain, Dragon Quest, more!
Nintendo has shared some of its plans for Gamescom, a huge gaming trade fair event taking place later this month. Perhaps the most exciting news from the announcement is the fact that fans will be treated to new gameplay videos for a whole bunch of top, upcoming titles. Get in. In a series of videos set to be...
Nintendo Download 1st August (Europe)
Omega Labyrinth Life! Mutant Year Zero! Hamsterdam!
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: Omega Labyrinth Life (D3...
Nintendo Download 1st August (North America)
Pandemic, DOOM and Animal Fight Club!
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: Omega Labyrinth Life (D3 Publisher, Today,...
News Astral Chain Lead Composer Shares Samples Of The Game's Electrifying Soundtrack
Orchestral electro-metal?
Astral Chain is arguably one of the most intriguing games on the Switch horizon. Being a completely new IP, its name might not carry the same weight as titles like Zelda: Link's Awakening and Pokémon Sword and Shield, but our comment boards are always full of hype and hope for the game and
News Whipseey And The Lost Atlas Has Some Strong Kirby Vibes, And It's Coming To Switch This Month
A retro-inspired platformer
Launching on Nintendo Switch and other platforms later this month is Whipseey and the Lost Atlas, an action-adventure platformer that reminds us of Nintendo's very own Kirby. The game has you jumping around platforming levels and defeating enemies as a small, pink blob called Whipseey. In actual fact, you're playing as a...
News Nintendo's Very Own Gaming Expo Returns This October With Nintendo Live 2019 Kyoto
Featuring on-stage shows
Nintendo has revealed that it will once again host its very own gaming expo in Japan this year, with Nintendo Live 2019 Kyoto scheduled to take place in October. It'll be kicking off on 13th October at the Kyoto International Conference Center, likely following a similar format to last year's event. It will feature...
News NIS America Revealing A "Mystery Title" At PAX West 2019
Exciting news, doods
NIS America, a subsidiary of Nippon Ichi Software, has announced it will be attending this year's PAX West in Seattle, WA from 30th August to 2nd September. It promises to "heat up" the show with six playable titles. One of these is a "mystery title" that has not yet been announced. Three of the titles currently on the list are...
News More Than 2.3 Million People Watched The Fortnite World Cup Finals
Now get ready for Season X
Fortnite might not necessarily be the flavour of the month anymore, but it still has a sizable enough community to keep it afloat for years to come. It's so big, in fact, it even has a World Cup. Yep, last weekend, the game had more than 2.3 million concurrent viewers during the World Cup Solo Finals. Excluding China,...
News Rid The World Of Disease When Big Pharma Arrives On Switch Later This Year
Due out in the third quarter
Publishing house Klabater has announced it is bringing the popular business simulation Big Pharma to consoles later this year in the third quarter. Big Pharma is described as "part business sim, part logistics puzzle" and requires players to convert the "sciency stuff" into cold hard cash as the head of their own...
News SNK's Action Game Victory Road Is The Latest Arcade Archives Release
And it's out today
Hamster's latest Arcade Archives release for the Switch eShop is this time the 1986 SNK action game, Victory Road. It's a sequel to Ikari Warriors, which was released on the Switch eShop earlier this year. This story continues on from the first game. After Ralf and Clark finish their mission, they suddenly find themselves dragged...
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