Review New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe - Nintendo Plays It Safe With This Timely Reissue
Ultra Super Mario Bros. U: The Final Challengers
Random Fake Nintendo Direct Announcements Are Fooling People On Social Media
This is why we can't have nice things
News - 2019, Week 02
Sunday13th Jan 2019
Rumour Dataminer Uncovers SNES Games For Nintendo Switch Online Service
22 in total
The Nintendo Switch Online service has been chugging along at a steady pace since it officially launched in September last year. When it did arrive, a digital library of NES titles was made available as part of the subscription package, with more classics added to the service each month. Although Nintendo's focus is currently on NES...
News First 4 Figures Teases Its Menacing Metroid Prime Meta Ridley Statue
Hand over your wallet
Ridley has made a comeback in recent years. After finally being added to the Super Smash Bros. series as a playable fighter in the Switch version of the game, First 4 Figures is now teasing the antagonist's upcoming statue, based on his meta form featured in the Metroid Prime series. The short clip below reveals reservations...
Video Watch Link Defeat The Guardians In This Beautifully Crafted Fan Animation
Moving stuff
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild was - and still is - a superb open world experience. If you take a moment to reflect on Link's adventure, two moments from the game that might standout include finding the seed-sharing Korok and fighting the ancient but lethal Guardians. If you've ever wanted to see an animation recreating these...
Video Get To Know Travis Strikes Again In The Latest Episode Of Nintendo Minute
Suda51 shares a special message as well
The No More Heroes spin-off Travis Strikes Again lands exclusively on the Nintendo Switch next week. In preparation for this launch, Nintendo Minute's Kit and Krysta have taken an in-depth look at what this game has to offer. If you are still on the fence about the latest outing starring Travis, this video...
Saturday12th Jan 2019
Video Here's What Happens When Peachette Saves Peach In New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe
Spoiler alert
With New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe now available on the Switch, there are a number of videos already online displaying the many character reactions when you complete the game. Of course, you would expect the most exciting of the lot to be when Peachette saves Princess Peach. So, what exactly happens? If you view the below video -...
Rumour Universal Studios May Have Cancelled Plans For Pokémon And Zelda Theme Park Attractions
Risky business
Last year in April, there was a rumour Universal Studios was launching a Pokémon park in Orlando as soon as 2020. Now, there's a new one floating about suggesting the plans for this park and The Legend of Zelda attraction may have been temporarily shelved for at least four years or permanently axed. According to an update over at...
News Nintendo Spreads The Message About Blue Toad's Return To New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe
The power of social media
If you've been keeping tabs on yesterday's New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe revelations, you will have no doubt have heard Blue Toad is in fact in the game. After concerns the plucky little guy had been left out, word began to spread online if you simply held the 'L' or 'ZL' button on your controller while selecting the...
Review Nippon Marathon - A Mildly Fun Multiplayer Romp That Grows Old Far Too Quickly
Run its course
Nippon Marathon is a lot like that one person at a party who thinks that the only way to gain popularity is to wear clothing that offends the eye and act all ‘wacky’, because being ‘random’ is definitely not another word for being a total bore. Onion Soup Interactive’s off-the-wall multiplayer racer certainly has a lot of...
Random Nintendo Fan Turns Television Into A Gigantic Switch
Playing the Switch on a Switch
Have you ever wondered what certain other devices and items in your household would look like as a Switch? Well, wonder no more! A big Nintendo fan and Reddit user known as u/logbies has crafted rather large Joy-Con shelves to place alongside their television. As can be seen in the above and below photos, both Joy-Con...
News Nintendo New York Store Hosting Private Event Next Week
What could it be for?
The Nintendo New York Twitter account has revealed the second floor of the store will be closed until 11:30am on 15th January due to a private event. Here's the official tweet below: So, what could be happening? It's hard to say at this point. All we do know is that this type of event has happened before and details haven't...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (January 12th)
Here are our picks, but what are yours?
We've reached yet another weekend, which can only mean one thing: it's time for the Nintendo Life 'What Are You Playing?' feature extravaganza! Are we overselling it? Maybe. Anyway, as always, expect to find members of the team discussing their weekend gaming plans in our lovingly-crafted paragraphs below. If...
News Management-Sim Holy Potatoes! We’re In Space?! Arrives On Switch eShop Next Week
Starch Wars
Last year in July, potato lovers worldwide rejoiced when Daylight Studios and Rising Star Games released Holy Potatoes! A Weapon Shop?! on the Switch eShop. In this wacky potato-themed game, you had to grow a weapon shop while expanding your business across the universe. Now, the second entry in the trilogy series will arrive on the...
Friday11th Jan 2019
Tummy trouble
When the Switch came out nearly two years ago, few would've expected that Nintendo would still be supporting the ageing 3DS with new first-party software as far as 2019, yet here we are. Picking up the ball that the Paper Mario series has long since dropped, the Mario & Luigi series of RPGs has been a celebrated mainstay of...
Review SEGA AGES Out Run - A Fantastic Update Of One Of Arcade Gaming's True Greats
The allure of the open road
Out Run is the greatest, most influential arcade racing game ever made. There, we said it. Yes, there have been other classics over the years: Daytona USA, Ridge Racer, Virtua Racing, Let’s Go! Jungle and the like. (Okay, maybe not that last one.) But no game has meant as much to the genre as Out Run. Back in 2015,...
News Call Off The Search, The Best Yoshi's Crafted World Bundle Has Well And Truly Been Found
That's a lot of Yoshis
If you're a huge fan of Yoshi - and we mean a huge fan of Yoshi, then this Yoshi's Crafted World bundle will most likely, probably, absolutely be for you. Releasing on the same day as the standalone game, and melting our hearts with pure joy, this bundle includes the game and no less than ten Yoshi plushies for your cuddles...
News The Latest Smash Bros. Ultimate Glitch Creates Horrifyingly Large Pikmin
This isn't the Pikmin 4 we imagined
Yet another Super Smash Bros. Ultimate glitch has been doing the rounds online in which players can transform the size of their Pikmin, making them the devilish monsters we always suspected they might be. Shared recently on Twitter by @kangroo221, and seemingly originally found a few weeks ago by @DBlank20xx, the...
News Turns Out Blue Toad Is In New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe After All
Here's how to get him
When Nintendo (pretty much) changed the world with the reveal of Toadette/Peachette and the Super Crown in New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe - spawning the Bowsette phase - one Mario star was seemingly left out in the cold. Replaced, forgotten, and all but ready to join the Toy Story cast in that Toy Story 3 incinerator scene,...
Talking Point What Does The Bungie Divorce From Activision Blizzard Mean For Nintendo?
The big break-up could be good news for Switch fans...
Breaking news everyone: sci-fi shooter titans Bungie, creator of the Halo and Destiny franchises, has officially divorced from its eight-year partnership with Activision-Blizzard. In a public statement released Thursday, Bungie stated: Looking ahead, we’re excited to announce plans for...
News Enter The Dragon's Lair When The Classic Trilogy Arrives On Switch eShop Next Week
Timeless
Developers just can't stop re-releasing trilogies, double-packs and even entire retro libraries on the Switch lately. Just this week, a bunch of Final Fantasy games got release dates, Roll7 announced the two-in-one pack OlliOlli: Switch Stance and Nintendo's latest release New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe includes the original Wii
Two weeks of sales in one
We have a bumper edition of the Japanese charts to share with you this week, as Media Create sales for the last week of 2018 and first week of 2019 are now in. Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is consistently knocking it out of the park, remaining on top spot every week in the region ever since it released just over a month ago...
News Facebook Explains Why Devolver Digital's GRIS Advertisement Was Rejected
A bum link
You might recall a story from earlier this week about Facebook rejecting a launch trailer advertisement for the critically-acclaimed indie title, GRIS. According to the game's publisher Devolver Digital, Facebook said the clip contained "sexually suggestive" imagery. This followed with a representative from the video game company...
News Ed Boon Shares Official Cover Art For Mortal Kombat 11
Get over here!
Last December, fighting game fans got quite the surprise when Ed Boon walked out on stage at the 2018 Game Awards and revealed Mortal Kombat 11 would be released worldwide on multiple platforms - including the Switch - on 23rd April 2019. With only months to go until the next entry's launch, the series co-creator has once again taken...
News Headup Games Is Bringing Four Games To Switch Over The Next Few Months
An exciting year ahead
Headup Games has brought a lovely little collection of games to Switch over the past year and a half, publishing the likes of Runbow, Slime-san, The Inner World, Bridge Constructor Portal, and
News New Kirby Otamatone Instruments Are Headed To Japan, And They're Adorable
Yes please
In today's episode of 'Japan gets all the cool stuff and our jealousy is reaching ridiculous levels on a near-daily basis', these new Kirby Otamatone models are about to land in Japan. The instruments come from Cube-Works, the company which originally developed the Otamatone, joining a standard Kirby model which launched last year. These...
News Bandai Namco Might Be Teasing A Second Season For Dragon Ball FighterZ
What are you saiyan?
Dragon Ball FighterZ is easily one of the best fighting games currently available on the Nintendo Switch. Unlike many other third-party ports, this one makes no technical comprises. About the only downside is the fact a number of characters have been locked behind a paywall from day one. Even then, this content has still added...
News Super Meat Boy Switch Physical Edition Now Available To Pre-Order From Best Buy
Savour the moment
Super Meat Boy has come a long way since it was first released on the Xbox 360 way back in 2010. Nintendo fans got their first taste of this meaty experience during the Wii U generation and a second serving at the beginning of last year when the game arrived on the Switch eShop. In the latest update, Team Meat's ruthless 2D...
Video Bandai Namco Shares 11 Minutes Of Super Robot Wars T Footage In New Trailer
And it's looking pretty epic
Bandai Namco has shared a brand new trailer for the upcoming Super Robot Wars T on Nintendo Switch, giving us an extended look at its gameplay and characters. Perhaps the most notable thing about the trailer is that it fully introduces the game's original mecha and characters. A Japanese website for the characters has...
Video Nintendo Celebrates The Release Of New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe With Launch Trailer
"Wah, wah"
Nintendo's first major release of 2019, New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe, arrives on Nintendo Switch today. To celebrate that fact, Nintendo UK has shared a new launch trailer, complete with just as many precise platforming segments and musical 'wah-wahs' as you'd expect. The trailer gives us a glimpse at some of the things you can expect...
Random Horizon Chase Turbo "Happy To Share The Road" With Sega's Out Run
Best friends
It's not every day you happen to see a video game company promoting what is seemingly the competition, but today is one of those rare occasions. In celebration of Sega releasing Out Run on the Switch eShop outside of Japan, Aquiris - the team behind Horizon Chase Turbo - posted a tweet, welcoming the game and encouraging its followers...
Video Playing New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe Blindfolded Because We Can
Artificial difficulty
Many people have voiced their opinion about New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe being just too sodding easy for their tastes, and whilst we don't think the whole game is a cakewalk in the traditional sense, it isn't exactly the Dark Souls of platformers to use an overused and somewhat polygonal expression. So to ramp up the...
News Gain Ground And Puyo Puyo Join The Sega AGES Line-Up On Switch Next Month
More retro fun
With Out Run finally available here in the west on the Nintendo Switch, we're now left wondering what's next for the Sega AGES line. Fortunately, retro video game lovers in the Americas and Europe won't have to wait long for their next dose of nostalgic action when Gain Ground and Puyo Puyo arrive locally next month. Yep, provided...
News Charming Dystopian Adventure Awaits Nintendo Switch When Pikuniku Launches This Month
"A fun little revolution"
Devolver Digital has revealed that the upcoming puzzle-exploration game Pikuniku will be bringing its quirky antics to Switch later this month. The game takes place in a strange but playful world where not everything is as happy as it seems. You'll need to help peculiar characters (who can apparently high-five with their...
Guide Fortnite: Toys And Merchandise- Spend Your Real-Life V-Bucks On This Cool Gear
Battle Royale with the best merch!
Just in case you haven't noticed, the whole world has gone Fortnite crazy and the Nintendo Switch is the perfect place to play this epic online multiplayer apocalyptic survival game... namely, because you can continue playing even when sitting on the toilet. If you consider yourself to be somewhat of a Fortnite...
News Sega Teases New Ocean View Map And Music Track For Team Sonic Racing
Life's a beach
Continuing its recent trend of releasing videos every few weeks, Sega has shared another tease for the upcoming Team Sonic Racing, once again showing off one of the tracks coming to the game and its accompanying soundtrack. This time around we're all heading to the beach with a breezy new 'Ocean View' track; Sonic and friends will...
News Pokémon GO Is Hosting A New Type Of In-Game Event Next Week
Limited Research
Next weekend, Pokémon GO is launching a new 'Limited Research' event style, and things are kicking off with a particularly elusive monster to snag for your collection. On 19th January, players will be able to complete special Field Research tasks that all focus on one particular Pokémon - Feebas. Known for its unique evolution...
Thursday10th Jan 2019
Hardware Review EON GCHD Mk-II GameCube HDMI Adapter - The Best Just Got Better
New and improved
When it comes to getting the best possible image quality out of your retro console of choice, you usually have to jump through a few awkward (not to mention expensive) hoops. That was certainly the case with the GameCube until very recently; the best way of running the system in the past was via Nintendo's own SCART (if you're in...
News Some Fans Are Calling For A Boycott Of Pokémon After Creatures Inc Shares Controversial Tweet
Visiting the Yasukuni Shrine
Creatures Inc., a Japanese development studio heavily associated with The Pokémon Company and Game Freak, has caused upset amongst fans of the Pokémon franchise in China and Korea. Best known for producing the series' trading card game and toys, and helping with the development of video games, Creatures came under...
Talking Point Come In Nintendo 3DS, Your Time Is Up
It's time to say goodbye to the console which kept Nintendo afloat
There's no denying the fact that the 3DS has been a key hardware release for Nintendo. Not only has this plucky handheld seen some of the best Nintendo games in recent memory – including The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds, Animal Crossing: New Leaf, Mario Kart 7, Super...
News Link's Family Excluded From Dark Horse's English Zelda Book: Creating A Champion
Wait, what?
If you want more of an insight into the Zelda universe, it’s hard to pass up a juicy fact book. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild – Creating a Champion was one of the more recent ones released by Dark Horse. In Japan, this book known as the Master Works. Other than the language differences, you would naturally expect the two...
Physical western release confirmed
A listing for the recently-announced Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen on Amazon has revealed that the game will indeed receive a physical release in the west. Not only that, but extra information provided suggests that players won't need an online subscription to enjoy the game's online features. Yesterday, Capcom's...
News Final Fantasy X | X-2 HD Remaster And Final Fantasy XII Both Dated For Nintendo Switch
April's gonna be a good month
Square Enix has revealed the release dates for both Final Fantasy X | X-2 HD Remaster and Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age on Nintendo Switch. As it happens, they'll be releasing just weeks apart this April. Both titles were first announced for Switch back in September last year during a Nintendo Direct - the...
News Looks Like Retro-Bit Is Resurrecting Sega's Switch-Like Handheld, The Nomad
Don't get mad, get Nomad
Retro-Bit – the company behind a series of clone systems and repackaged classic games – has already confirmed that it is working with Sega to produce a series of officially-licenced accessories for the Sega Genesis / Meg
Nintendo Download 10th January (North America)
New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe, Tales of Vesperia and Double Cross!
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 retail: New Super...
Review Double Cross - An Enjoyable But Sadly Unmemorable Mega Man Clone
Sophomore slump
Back in darker times for Nintendo during the lifetime of the Wii U, the eShop was characterized by enormous content droughts where few worthwhile games were popping up between the major first-party releases. This opened plenty of space, however, for previously unknown indies to get a larger share of the spotlight, giving their...
Nintendo Download 10th January (Europe)
New Super Mario Bros! Tales of Vesperia! Out Run!
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: New Super Mario Bros. U...
Go! Go! Go!
The next batch of amiibo for the Super Smash Bros. line are now available to pre-order from the Nintendo Official UK Store. If you're after any of these for your collection, you'd be wise to get your pre-orders in fast. Joining the roster are Piranha Plant, King K. Rool, and Ice Climbers, all of which release on 15th February and are...
News NIS America And Bandai Namco Announcing New Games Later This Month
Heck yeah, dood!
We've seen some underwhelming game teases in recent times. Hot off the heels of Koei Tecmo’s Winning Post 9 reveal for the Nintendo Switch - which had us thinking a new Warriors game was going to be announced - NIS America has announced it will unveil a new title on 17th January at PAX South. Below is
Reminder SEGA Classic Out Run Hits Switch Today, Here's A Launch Trailer To Celebrate
Did you know these Out Run facts?
Just in case you'd forgotten, today sees the release of Out Run on Nintendo Switch, the latest game to enter the SEGA Ages range on Nintendo's machine. Featuring new motion controls and a new ranking system, you can now speed through the streets of Out Run on your trusty Switch, experiencing the award-winning game...
Video Digital Foundry Takes A Look At Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe On Switch
A safe conversion
New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe is a spruced up version of the 2012 Wii U launch title. This is the complete package containing both New Super Mario Bros. U and its add-on New Super Luigi U. According to Digital Foundry's latest video upload, about the only thing missing is Miiverse in
News Nintendo Crushed It In The UK Over Christmas, Best-Selling Physical Publisher In December
Beating EA to number one
Nintendo had a pleasingly successful holiday season in the UK market, selling enough physical games to become the best-selling publisher of December. According to GamesIndustry.biz, a major portion of this success came thanks to Super Smash Bros. Ultimate which sold an impressive 284,155 copies at retail. Other titles like...
News "Merciless" Action-RPG Dark Devotion Fights Its Way To Switch In Early 2019
Dark is definitely the word
Publisher The Arcade Crew and developer Hibernian Workshop have announced that Dark Devotion is headed to Nintendo Switch in "Q1 2019". The game is a sidescrolling action RPG which depicts a society’s commitment to a macabre religion. The new gameplay clip above shows off a few of the pivotal battles awaiting those...
Video Action-RPG Dragon: Marked For Death Gets An Epic Official Music Video
Ahead of this month's release
If the recent news of Dragon: Marked for Death's unfortunate delay on Nintendo Switch has been getting you down, fear not: this new music video hopes to drum up the hype once more ahead of its release. Originally due for release on 13th December, but delayed for unknown reasons just weeks before that very date, this...
And Australia, too!
The twin-stick, base-building shooter Sleep Tight is finally headed to Nintendo Switch in Europe and Australia this month, it has been confirmed. This one sees players constructing elaborate pillow forts during the day, using them to defend kids’ bedrooms after dark from the things that go bump in the night. With an arsenal of...
News Game Freak Registers Trademarks For Giga Wrecker And Giga Wrecker Alt.
Now make it official
Yesterday, the Taiwan Digital Game Rating Committee lifted the lid on Giga Wrecker Alt. Originally arriving on Valve’s Steam platform in 2016 as Giga Wrecker, the game is now seemingly headed to multiple platforms, including the Nintendo Switch. If the game rating alone wasn’t convincing enough, Game Freak has now...
News Anima: Arcane Edition And Ginger: Beyond The Crystal Both Get Physical Releases On Switch
Expand those shelves
Badland Games has confirmed that both Anima: Arcane Edition and Ginger: Beyond the Crystal are making the leap to physical on Nintendo Switch. Yes, appealing to physical indie collectors everywhere, these two releases will both appear in stores from 14th January. Anima: Arcane Edition actually includes the two, previously...
Random Talented Individual Creates Arcade Stick For Nintendo’s Virtual Boy
Touted as the “world’s first”
The Virtual Boy was universally panned by critics and goes down in history as Nintendo’s worst system of all-time. Despite this, the 32-bit table-top console with a red monochrome head-mounted display has still managed to develop a cult following over the years. Surprisingly, there’s even a supportive...
News Pumped BMX Pro Tricks Its Way Onto The Switch Next Month
Extreme!
It’s been an extreme week of announcements for Switch owners in more ways than one. Following on from Roll7's OlliOlli: Switch Stance reveal for Nintendo’s hybrid platform, Curve Digital and Yeah Us! Games has now unveiled Pumped BMX Pro (the sequel to Pumped BMX+) will also be arriving next month. Pumped BMX Pro
Wednesday9th Jan 2019
Review Tales of Vesperia: Definitive Edition - An Aptly-Named Refresh Of A True JRPG Classic
Blastia from the past
If you’ve owned a console in the last two decades – and have a passing interest in Japanese RPGs – there’s a very good chance you’ve played at least one of the Tales games on your travels. There are so many entries (not counting the ludicrous number of spin-offs) it’s a surprise it’s taken this long for one to...
Review New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe - Nintendo Plays It Safe With This Timely Reissue
Ultra Super Mario Bros. U: The Final Challengers
Ever since its debut on Nintendo DS way back in 2006, the ‘New’ branch of the Super Mario Bros. series has divided fans. As Nintendo transposed the 3D character-models of video games’ most treasured mascots back into the classic 2D realm, purists lambasted the ‘Disneyfication’ of the...
News Disappointing 3DS Software Sales Show The Console's Slow Death In Japan
Major titles underperforming
We love the 3DS here at Nintendo Life - the handheld system is arguably up with there with Nintendo's very best in terms of its software library - but it's hard to deny that the now almost-eight-year-old machine is well and truly on the verge of dying, with recent sales dropping by a significant amount across the board...
News Monster Boy Sales On The Nintendo Switch Are In "Another Universe"
Drastically outperforming the competition
The smaller game sales success on the Switch continues, with FDG Entertainment revealing its latest release Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom has sold tremendously well on Nintendo's hybrid platform. In the below tweet, the German publisher described the game's sales on Switch as being in "another...
News Blaster Master And Zelda II Arrive On The Switch Online NES Service This Month
Two classic adventures
The library of NES games on the Switch Online service continues to grow, with Nintendo revealing Blaster Master and Zelda II: The Adventure of Link are making their way to the digital platform next week on 16th January. Here's some information about each game from the Nintendo PR: Blaster Master – It’s panic or perish...
News Yoshi’s Crafted World Launches Exclusively For The Switch On 29th March
New story trailer also released
Nintendo has confirmed Yoshi's Crafted World for the Nintendo Switch will launch on 29th March 2019. In celebration of the announcement, a new story trailer has been uploaded. Here's the description: It all started when Kamek and Baby Bowser set out to steal a gem-set stone. Legend has it that this fabled artifact...
News Yoshi's Crafted World File Size Revealed, Almost 3GB Smaller Than Yoshi's Woolly World On Wii U
And other details, too
The adorable Yoshi is back on Nintendo Switch - Yoshi's Crafted World is launching for the system on 29th March - and we now have some extra little details surrounding its release. One particular tidbit which is always of interest for those who prefer to purchase their Switch games digitally is the file size, and we now know...
News Yoshi’s Crafted World Is Getting A Physical Release In Japan With Just A Download Code Inside
No cartridge, no hassle
Several hours ago, Yoshi's Crafted World was finally given a solid release date for Nintendo Switch, with the game officially launching on 29th March. If you happen to live in Japan, or if you really enjoy import fees, you'll be able to get your hands on a rather special version on that very day. Alongside the traditional...
Video New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe May Not Be All As Easy As You Might Think
Tough nuts amongst the easy-peelers
The 'New' branch of the Super Mario brand has garnered quite the reputation for being easier than its older counterparts, and that reputation continues to hold true for New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe on the Switch. Not only did the Wii U original bear the stigma, but this ported version offers even more in the way...
News Earn Double EXP And SP In This Upcoming Smash Bros. Ultimate Spirit Board Event
Train faster
If you've been unlocking and training spirits in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate like there's no tomorrow, an upcoming event in the Switch game's Spirit Board mode might be able to help you out. Running from the 11th January until the 14th January, Smash Bros. players will be able to earn double the amount of EXP and SP when they win a...
News Visual Novel Song Of Memories Has Been Cancelled On Switch, PS4 Version Still Going Ahead
Due to "development complications"
Publisher PQube has revealed that the Nintendo Switch version of Song of Memories has officially been cancelled due to "development complications". Originally expected to launch for the system last year, Song of Memories is a visual novel game that tasks you with finding your soulmate in a musical love story. The...
News Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen Will Get Lovely Collector's Edition Bundles On Switch In Japan
And they're pretty pricey
Yesterday saw the shock announcement that Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen is headed to Nintendo Switch this April. While western release options are still unknown at this point, it has been confirmed that Japan will receive no less than four different physical editions to choose from. First up, and the biggest set of them all,...
News Kirby's Extra Epic Yarn Unravels On 3DS This March
The Wii game returns
In addition to the Yoshi release date announcement, Nintendo has revealed Kirby's Extra Epic Yarn for the 3DS family of systems will be released in Japan on 7th March and 8th March in North America. Australia has also been locked in for the 9th March. The title was first revealed during the September 2018 Nintendo Direct (see...
News Legrand Legacy: Tale Of The Fatebound Brings PS2-Inspired JRPG Action To Switch This Month
With a "tear-jerking storyline"
Legrand Legacy: Tale of the Fatebound now has a firm release date for Nintendo Switch, officially arriving on the platform on 24th January. This one aims to transport you back to the "golden era" of PlayStation JRPGs with a familiar, 3D polygon style mixed with a hand-drawn world full of scenery to explore. It was...
News Game Freak's Giga Wrecker Alt. Has Been Rated For The Switch In Taiwan
Published by Rising Star Games
Game Freak's lesser-known 2D action-adventure puzzle sidescroller Giga Wrecker Alt. appears to be making its way across to the Nintendo Switch and multiple other consoles in the near future, after being rated by the Taiwan Digital Game Rating Committee. Giga Wrecker was first revealed in 2016 and debuted on Valve's...
Random Major League Baseball Stadium Plays Host To Big Screen Mario Kart In Offseason
When your 50-inch plasma doesn't cut it
There's nothing quite like getting all your friends and family over for a good Mario Kart session in front of the big screen, especially if you throw some lovely snacks into the mix, but what do you do if you run out of places to sit? The answer: use a baseball stadium. The footage below captures the moment...
Gallery Check Out These Amazing Artwork Pieces Based On Your Favourite Games
We NEED that Star Fox one
In just a couple of days' time on 11th January, Los Angeles-based art gallery Gallery 1988 is hosting a new exhibit which will focus on a lovely collection of video game prints. The artists have now shared some of these images online for all to see, and they're pretty incredible. The exhibit is set to feature the work of...
News Fantasy RPG Fairy Fencer F: Advent Dark Force Hits Switch Next Week, New Screenshots Shared
And info on battling
Idea Factory has revealed that fantasy RPG Fairy Fencer F: Advent Dark Force will launch on Nintendo Switch next week, arriving slightly later than the originally-planned "fall" release. The news comes from a new press release in which Idea Factory has also shared some new screenshots and information surrounding the game's...
Three stunners, two bummers
This week’s indie offerings show the variety of quality available on the eShop with standouts like the Metroidvania platformer Fuedal Alloy, the emotionally-driven and heartfelt Bury Me, My Love, and the Dark Souls-inspired Animus: Stand Alone all flying the flag for quality content on the indie scene. At the less...
Video Learn The Essentials Of Mega Man-Like Platformer Double Cross In This New Upgrades Trailer
Ahead of tomorrow's release
Runbow developer 13AM Games' latest project Double Cross arrives on Switch tomorrow and, to get you as prepared as possible for the game's big release, the studio has shared with us a brand new Upgrades Tutorial trailer. While playing through the game as Zahra, players are able to collect a rare element called Upgradium...
News Arcade Stunt-Racer FutureGrind Slides Onto Switch Later This Month
New launch trailer has arrived
Just a couple of months ago, we reported on the fact that FutureGrind will soon be speeding onto a Switch near you. That day is getting ever closer and, to celebrate, a new, fast-paced launch trailer has landed. If you missed the news last time, FutureGrind is an arcade stunt-racer all about tricks, skill, and speed,...
Tuesday8th Jan 2019
News God Of War's Art Director Has Been Drawing Up Realistic Smash Bros. Ultimate Characters
Smash Bros. Remastered
God of War and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate were two of 2018's biggest games, both going on to sell huge numbers at retail and capturing the hearts of players all around the world. Now, those two worlds have combined in spectacular fashion. And it's awesome. Raf Grassetti, Art Director at Sony Santa Monica (the studio behind...
Guide Sinnoh Stones In Pokémon GO - How To Get Them And What They're For
Bag those Rhyperior, Electivire, Togekiss and Honchkrow evolutions
Evolution items in Pokémon GO aren't anything new – we've had items like Metal Coat and Dragon Scale for ages – but the recent introduction of the Sinnoh Stone has caused quite a stir, mainly because this exclusive item is the only way to evolve several different 'mon into more...
News Bravely Default Twitter Account Confirms A New Game Is In Development
Details not yet revealed
The Bravely Default Twitter account is at it again. Following last year's tease in August hinting at upcoming games in the series, it's now officially confirmed a new game is in development: According to Japanese Nintendo, there's no word on the platform or series. When it will arrive is also unknown. Given the fact this...
Talking Point What's Next For Nintendo After Switch?
Will Nintendo stick with a winning formula, or try something new?
The games industry is all about cycles – perhaps more so than any other sector of the tech business. The constant evolution of gaming hardware means that gamers have become accustomed to upgrading their consoles every five-or-so years, putting aside the glorious memories of one...
News Humble Store Now Selling A Selection Of Switch And 3DS Games In The US
Plenty to choose from
During the Wii U generation and when the 3DS was in its prime, the Humble Bundle ran a few promotions, allowing customers to buy a selection of titles on these platforms for a small sum. You could pay $1.00 to unlock the likes of Mighty Switch Force! and Shantae and the Pirate's Curse, and if you wanted more, $10 gave you...
News Nintendo Creates New Splatoon 2 Website To Help You Find Teams And Enter Tournaments
First tournament just days away
Nintendo has launched a brand new website to help Splatoon 2 players get the most out of the game and join up with fellow Inklings and Octolings in the community. Whether you're just starting out in the game, nervously dipping those squiddy tentacles into the colourful ink for the first time, or even if you're a Rank...
Reminder Buy A Digital Copy Of New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe To Receive Double Gold Points
Offer ends soon
New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe arrives on the Nintendo Switch later this week. You'll be able to read all about this enhanced Wii U game in our review which goes live later this week. If you still haven't decided which version of the game (physical or digital) is the right one for your collection, Nintendo of America has issued a...
News Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen Is Slashing Its Way To Nintendo Switch This April
Well, we didn't see this one coming...
In a shock announcement, Nintendo and Capcom have revealed that Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen is arriving on the console this April. For those not in the know, Dragon's Dogma is an action, role-playing, hack-and-slash title that was developed and published by Capcom back in 2012. The 'Dark Arisen' edition...
Random Pro Smash Bros. Player Gets One-Week Twitch Ban After "Passing Out" On Stream
Don't drink and stream, kids
While some Twitch channels are showcasing the very best moral practices this week (Awesome Games Done Quick has just started a week-long charity event for a fantastic cause), others are showcasing a, shall we say, less-than-perfect display, adding to a worryingly growing list of high-profile bans on the service...
Guide Best Super Mario Games, Toys And Merchandise
Share your love for Mario with the world
It's a great time to be a Super Mario fan. Not only is a Super Mario movie in the works, but this week marks the release of the delightful New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe on the Switch. With that in mind, there's never been a better time to express your affection for Nintendo's portly plumber by spending...
News Get Ready For A Skate Session When OlliOlli: Switch Stance Arrives Next Month
Two games for the price of one
The skateboarding genre was once a video game powerhouse with series like Tony Hawk's Pro Skater and EA's SKATE churning out new entries on a regular basis. Since the glory days, Roll7's OlliOlli titles have arguably been the best skateboarding video game action we've seen. According to Eurogamer, the talented...
News The Retro Champ Is A Switch-Like Hybrid Console That Plays Your Original NES Games
Take your NES on the go
The Switch is slowly but surely becoming a super-useful tool for playing NES games on a modern display, and even on the go in handheld form, with the Nintendo Switch Online service throwing in three more games from the original system's library each month. Still, for anyone who has a large collection of real, physical NES...
Random Facebook Rejects GRIS Advertisement For Suggestive Scene
Not again!
Last month, we ran a story about the social media platform Facebook rejecting a Super Meat Boy ad depicting Meat Boy and Bandage Girl with their butts on display. At the time, Facebook said the cartoon image was sexually explicit. While it seemed quite hilarious for all the wrong reasons, somehow, the social media giant has managed to...
News Bandai Namco Files Trademarks For Classic Famicom And NES Titles
A link to the NSO?
Bandai Namco might have plans for a handful of Famicom and NES games in the near future. According to Gematsu, the Japanese company recently filed trademarks for games that were originally released on Nintendo's classic hardware. These games include Battle City, Warpman, Final Lap, Family Pinball and Aratanaru Densetsu. As the...
News Paladins Cross-Play Has Been Delayed, Dev Says "We Want To Do It Right, Not Do It Quick"
A promising compromise
Back in November, Paladins developer Hi-Rez Studios revealed that the game was to receive cross-play and cross-progression across Nintendo Switch, Xbox One and PC this January. Unfortunately, a new update reveals that the function has been delayed, although the reasoning certainly makes a whole lot of sense. The news comes...
Review HoPiKo - Brutal Platforming Fun That Provides A Stern But Fair Challenge
HoPpiNg mad
Speedrunning has become the established way to wring a hardcore challenge out of even the most fluffy, easy-going of platformers. Getting through a level as quickly as possible will stretch your skills to the max in much the same way as a time trial run in Mario Kart. Developer Laser Dog understands this. In fact, the entire game of...
Random This Giant LEGO Mario Actually Works As An amiibo Figure
We'll take five
As anyone who happens to be as hopelessly addicted to collecting amiibo figures as us will know, trying to find the space to keep your lovely collection on show is an absolute nightmare. This particular amiibo figure absolutely takes the biscuit, though, and we're pretty sure it's the biggest one we've ever seen. The amazing figure...
News LEGO DC Super-Villains Aquaman Movie DLC Is Now Available On Switch
Parts 1 and 2 now live
The second Aquaman movie pack has arrived in LEGO DC Super-Villains on Nintendo Switch today, further expanding the game's world and character roster. These action-packed Aquaman movie packs offer players the chance to control DC’s legendary pair, Aquaman and Mera, two characters recently reimagined in last year's...
Video Samurai Warriors 4 DX's First Trailer Gives Us A Peek At Its 150 Pieces Of Included DLC
DLC for days
Upcoming hack-and-slash title Samurai Warriors 4 DX has received its first trailer, showing off some of the action you can expect to find in the game as well as a quick glimpse at some of the included DLC. If you've missed the news on this one, this is a "complete edition" of the previously released Samurai Warriors 4, a game which was...
Video Watch Kirby Star Allies Developers Create A Lovely Time-Lapse Art Piece Before Your Very Eyes
"Cuteness Maxima!"
Kirby is adorable. Fact. His friends are almost as adorable, too, making us fall in love with this short video faster than you can say "Dream Friends". Yes, shared online today by Nintendo UK, the video below is a time-lapse showing the creation of a particularly cutesy art piece. The artists in question are none other than Kirby...
With DLC included
Klabater has today announced that Apocalipsis: Harry at the End of the World is set to launch on Nintendo Switch just two days from now on 10th January. The game is described as "an adventure game where medieval art comes alive to tell a timeless story of love, loss and sacrifice", and sees you play as the titular Harry as he...
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Random Fake Nintendo Direct Announcements Are Fooling People On Social Media
This is why we can't have nice things
If the rumours weren’t enough, there are now cheeky individuals online posting fake notices about supposed upcoming Nintendo Direct presentations. Yep, some people are seemingly so desperate for Nintendo’s next batch of announcements that they've created lookalike accounts and announcements in an attempt to...
A Musou buffet
Thanks to its continued success, Switch now plays host to even the most niche of genres. In fact, less than two years into its lifecycle, the debut of the Dynasty Warriors franchise on the platform isn’t even the first ‘Musou’ game to appear in hybrid form; everything from The Legend of Zelda to One Piece has been given the...
News This Switch Pro Controller Replacement Shell Is Pokémon: Let's Go Themed
Rubbing salt in the wound
Update: Some of our lovely readers have pointed out the YouTuber BeatEmUps uploaded his own DIY video. Click here to take a look. Original Article: When Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee! was released last November, a themed accessory line followed. Nintendo even launched a special edition Switch with...
News Hyperkin To Reveal New NES Light Gun Which Works With HDTVs
Play Duck Hunt on a modern display
Video game peripheral maker Hyperkin has announced that it will soon be unveiling a brand new light gun accessory which is set to work with modern displays. Named the 'Hyper Blaster HD for NES', Hyperkin describes the product as being the "first-ever commercially-produced solution" for playing Duck Hunt on the NES...
Random Fans Ask Nintendo To Revive Super Mario RPG's Geno And Mallow In Online Petition
The Geno for Smash debate continues
Almost everyone knows and loves the likes of Mario, Link, and Pikachu, but what about the slightly more obscure bunch of video game characters who fly under the radar of mass attention? Whether it's the weird and wonderful Tingle from The Legend of Zelda series, or the "top percentage of Rattata" Joey from...
News Detective Pikachu Is Getting A Special Mini Collection Of Pokémon Trading Cards
Hits Japan this April
Adding to the Pokémon: Detective Pikachu movie hype, a new set of trading cards based on the spin-off series has been confirmed for release. Japanese retailers have revealed details surrounding the upcoming set, including the image you can see down below. The Detective Pikachu collection is a subset of the main TCG series,...
News Nintendo Reveals The Switch eShop's Best-Selling Games For December 2018 (Europe)
The top 15 shared
Nintendo has shared a list of the top 15 best-selling eShop games of December 2018 in Europe, letting us see which titles from the console's ever-growing library really did the numbers over the festive period. While the game sitting at number one will only surprise very few people reading these pages, December had the potential to...
News Meet The 'SwitchGuard', An Accessory That Aims To Keep Your Switch From Being Stolen
Designed for tournaments or at home
A new, third-party accessory for the Nintendo Switch has appeared on the market, hoping to provide a way of keeping your console safe from potential thieves. Pintoro, the manufacturer behind the 'SwitchGuard', has described the product as "the best way to deter theft of your Nintendo Switch at a tournament, in...
Reminder Warframe PC To Nintendo Switch Account Migration Ends 15th January
Instructions contained within
If you're a keen Warframe player who has been planning to transfer your PC account to Nintendo Switch, consider this a handy public service announcement: account migration ends on 15th January. Warframe released on Nintendo Switch (to much praise, it has to be said) in November 2018, allowing players to get stuck into...
Review Pang Adventures - A Welcome Update That Should Have Taken More Risks
Ball games
Back in the late ’80s, a Japanese studio called Mitchell Corporation – which had previously cut its teeth on motorcycle fighting game (Mad Motor) and a risque casino title (Poker Ladies) – decided to have a go at another increasingly popular genre: the action-puzzler. Originally made for arcades, Pang (or Buster Bros. as it was...
Random Jim Carrey Mentions Upcoming Sonic Movie During Golden Globes Skit
Oh dear
Whether you’re ready for it or not, the Sonic the Hedgehog movie is coming to a big screen near you, later this year on 8th November. Since the initial announcement, the film's creators and various Hollywood news outlets have slowly revealed more information about the upcoming flick, including the cast and plot details. Arguably, the film...
News Awesome Games Done Quick Returns This Week With Plenty Of Classic Nintendo Games
Speedrunning for charity
If you like Nintendo games, and you just so happen to be interested in speedrunning, then this year's Awesome Games Done Quick event could well be for you. Every year since 2010, January has played host to this live-streamed event on Twitch. The show is a video game speedrun charity marathon where speedrunners take it in...
UK Charts Smash Bros. Ultimate And Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Keep A Firm Grip On The Top Ten
Digital sales to be tracked soon
UK chart data is now in for the week ending 5th January, but a lack of new releases means that we have a near-identical chart from last week. The biggest change has actually taken place right at the very top, with FIFA 19 once again hitting number one by jumping just ahead of Red Dead Redemption 2. Nintendo's heavy...
News Friends Beat Family In The Splatoon 2 Frosty Fest
Were you on the winning side?
If you're still enjoying Splatoon 2 in between regular sessions of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, you will have no doubt participated in the latest Frosty Fest. In this event, Nintendo asked players to side with their friends or family. With the event now over, the scores have been tallied up. Friends have officially...
News Atooi Details Its 2019 Plans Including A Mysterious Physical Release On Switch
And "one new little gem of a game"
Indie developer Atooi has shared its plans for 2019, providing us with updates on its current Switch projects and hinting at some exciting things that are still being kept under wraps. The studio, which has already released the likes of Mutant Mudds Collection, Soccer Slammers, and Xeodrifter on Switch, looks set...
News Grab Lab Brings A Crazy Blend Of Arcade And Puzzle-Based Action To Switch This Week
Spikes and saws aplenty
It's time to put your thinking caps on because arcade puzzle game Grab Lab is figuring out a path to Nintendo Switch this week. After having some slight issues with a time machine, Grab Lab's protagonists find themselves exploring a world where something's wrong with the gravity, something's wrong with the laboratory, and...
News Monster Energy Supercross - The Official Videogame 2 Gets New Trailer And Pre-Order Bonus Info
Releases next month
Milestone has shared a brand new trailer for the upcoming Monster Energy Supercross - The Official Videogame 2, which arrives on Switch next month. The video gives us our first look at the game's adrenaline-filled Championship, while also revealing that those who pre-order the title will gain access to a little dose of extra...
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