News The Original DOOM, DOOM II And DOOM 3 Are Available On Switch Now
Confirmed at QuakeCon 2019
News The Game Sony Tried To Silence Is Getting An Uncensored Release On Switch Next Month
Update: Western version coming to eShop in August
Random New Glitch In Zelda: Breath Of The Wild Gives You Infinite Korok Seeds
Utilises the jumping glitch
News - 2019, Week 30
Sunday28th Jul 2019
Review Wolfenstein: Youngblood - Brilliant Co-Op Carnage That's Overshadowed By Its Forerunners
The wicked sisters
The modern incarnation of Wolfenstein has always been a wicked world to inhabit; a deliciously bloody alt-history full of technologically-advanced Nazis, giant mechanical dogs and the kind of well-fleshed out villains who creep right off the screen. Always driven by a compelling and purposefully shocking story beats, the murderous...
News Bethesda Says Login For Classic DOOM Games On Switch Should Be Optional, Working On A Fix
"We will update everyone when a fix is ready"
Yesterday, we got an unpleasant surprise when we discovered DOOM and DOOM II on the Nintendo Switch required players to login to a Bethesda account to play. In fact, you couldn't even enter the game if you didn't sign in. This just didn't seem right for two classic games originally released in the early...
News Good Smile Company Reveals New Nintendo-Themed Nendoroid
Bayonetta also announced!
Good Smile Company, known for its high-quality figurines, this weekend revealed a new range of Nendoroid at the 2019 Wonder Festival summer event in Japan. Below you can see an update of the Breath of the Wild Princess Zelda Nendoroid (previously announced earlier this month) and prototypes for Splatoon Boy, Edelgard von...
Poll Box Art Brawl #1 - Super Metroid
Vote for your favourite retro box art variant
Welcome one and all to the first in a series where we pit regional retro releases against each other to decide once and for all which territory got the very best box art! And no, it's not always Japan. Over the years, the art on your video game box has increasingly taken a backseat as digital purchases...
News Nintendo's Lead Localisation Producer Leaves The Treehouse After "10 Incredible Years"
"Nintendo is a great place to work"
The name Eric Smith may not necessarily ring a bell, but you've likely seen him over the years during the Nintendo Treehouse Live broadcast events. After "10 incredible years" at Nintendo of America's Treehouse, Eric has decided to call it a day at the company. In fact, this was actually his last week. He started...
Random Ride Prince Sidon Outside Of Battle With This New Zelda: Breath Of The Wild Glitch
Fish out of water
Another new glitch has recently been discovered in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. This time it's do with the heroic Prince Sidon from the Zora kingdom. If you've played through Breath of the Wild, you'll likely remember the moment in the game where he allowed Link to ride on his back to battle the Divine Beast Vah Ruta...
Video Behind The Voice Of Claude From Fire Emblem: Three Houses - Joe Zieja Interview
Introducing the leader of the Golden Deer
This week, Fire Emblem: Three Houses made its debut on the Nintendo Switch. This is the first home console release for the series in over ten years and it delivers an absolutely wonderful strategy RPG experience. The voice acting in the game is equally as fantastic. Every single line of dialogue has been...
Saturday27th Jul 2019
News Fire Emblem Voice Actor Has Dialogue Removed Following Admissions Of Abuse
Update: Lines replaced by Zach Aguilar
Update 27/07: Niosi's dialogue has been replaced by Zach Aguilar. At the time of writing, Niosi remains in Fire Emblem: Three Houses, but Nintendo has stated that a patch will remove his dialogue: After assessing the situation, we decided to re-record the character's voiceovers in Fire Emblem: Three Houses...
Soapbox Should I Wait For Switch 'Pro' Or Is The 'New' Switch SKU Worth An Upgrade?
Robbery and battery
The long-rumoured Switch Lite is taking Nintendo’s hybrid console concept, dumping the ‘hybrid’ bit and going full ‘PlayStation Vita’. Leaving aside the fact that you should never go full PlayStation Vita (can we expect Nintendo to swiftly pull all support, disown the console and leave it to third parties to fill it...
Feature Pokémon's Dark History In 11 Shocking Moments
"Nintendo turned me into an evil, occult Pokémon character"
Pokémon is a worldwide phenomenon. Since its inception in the '90s, it has spawned an endless series of video games, movies, merchandise and even a massively successful smartphone game in the form of Pokémon GO – and this year, we'll get to play Pokémon Sword and Shield on our...
News Nintendo Has Updated Smash Bros. Ultimate's Database With Dragon Quest Spirits
The Hero draws near!
At E3 2019, Nintendo revealed the 'Hero' from the Dragon Quest series would come to Super Smash Bros. Ultimate as DLC this summer. So, when will this fighter actually be released? It seems the character's arrival could be near – with Gamexplain revealing Nintendo has updated Ultimate's spirit database with multiple Dragon...
News PEGI Rating Suggests DOOM 64 Is Making A Comeback
Return to 64-bit Hell
This weekend QuakeCon is celebrating DOOM's 25th anniversary. Adding to the announcement of DOOM, DOOM II and DOOM 3 for Switch, a
News You'll Need A Bethesda Account To Play DOOM And DOOM II On Switch
Update: A fix is on the way
Update 28/07: Bethesda has addressed the login complaints via social media. It should be optional and a fix is on the way: The BethesdaNet login requirement was included for the Slayers Club, to reward members for playing the classic DOOM games. The login should be optional, and we are working on changing the...
News Free Joy-Con Drift Repairs Extended To Latin America
Fixing the problem
After a class action lawsuit was filed against Nintendo of America for its Switch Joy-Con "drifting" issues last week, the video game giant reportedly instructed support service representatives within this region to repair the controllers for free and refund customers who had previously paid. A day later, we found out this free...
News My Nintendo Offering Unique Box Arts For Fire Emblem: Three Houses (North America)
Wallpapers also available
The North American My Nintendo website is offering three unique box arts for the latest Nintendo release, Fire Emblem: Three Houses. As you can see above, there's one for each house. You can choose from the Blue Lions (Dimitri), the Golden Deer (Claude) or The Black Eagles (Edelgard). Or, if you really want, you can print...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (July 27th)
Here are our picks, but what are yours?
Yet another week has flown by, this time full of newly discovered Zelda: Breath of the Wild glitches and an awful lot of discussion surrounding Joy-Con drift, but now we can sit back, relax, and talk about our weekend gaming plans. Members of team Nintendo Life have done just that below, and we'd love for you...
Friday26th Jul 2019
News The Original DOOM, DOOM II And DOOM 3 Are Available On Switch Now
Confirmed at QuakeCon 2019
Update (26th July, 17:20 BST): The games have now officially been announced at QuakeCon 2019 and confirmed to be releasing today on Nintendo Switch, PS4 and Xbox One. To the eShop! Update (26th July, 15:40 BST): And suddenly, links to all three of these DOOM pages have been removed from Nintendo UK's website. Did...
News Civilization VI Dev Explains Why Online Multiplayer Wasn't Included In The Switch Version
And confirms hotseat mode
Sid Meier's Civilization VI is almost the perfect portable companion on the Switch. Unfortunately, this particular version is missing one major feature: online multiplayer. The community representative from Aspyr recently explained why this particular feature was absent from the Switch release: It sounds basic, until you...
Reminder Owners Of Fire Emblem: Three Houses On Switch Can Get Byleth In Fire Emblem Heroes
Three Houses' main star arrives on mobile
Update: With Fire Emblem: Three Houses launching today, we thought it might be worth reminding you that picking up a copy of the game grants you access to protagonist Byleth in Fire Emblem Heroes. Full details on how to do exactly that are below! Original Article (2nd July, 14:30 BST): Fans who buy a copy...
Poll Fire Emblem: Three Houses Is Out Today, Which House Will You Choose?
Black Eagles, Blue Lions or Golden Deer?
The day is finally here! Fire Emblem: Three Houses is out in the wild, and it's rather excellent. Now, while the game features potentially hundreds of hours of gameplay for you to enjoy, there's one particular question on everyone's lips: which house will you join? The Black Eagles, the Blue Lions, and the...
Review Kill la Kill: IF - An Underwhelming Arena Fighter That's Only For Fans Of The Anime
IF only it was good
When a popular anime receives a video game adaptation, more often than not it's some form of arena fighter. On Switch alone, we've already seen the likes of My Hero One's Justice, Naruto: Ultimate Ninja Storm, Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 and more transform hit anime licenses into enjoyable spectacle fighters. With a sea of...
Review Super Mega Baseball 2: Ultimate Edition - Finally, A Decent Baseball Sim On Switch
Stealing The Show
It's always a tricky task to translate ‘America’s Pastime’ into a video game form in a way that accurately bottles the magic of a day at your favourite ballpark. For Switch owners, we’ve watched as MLB The Show – the only real go-to simulator for baseball goodness on consoles – continue to score home runs on other...
News Fire Emblem: Three Houses Receives A Day One Patch
Version 1.0.1 has arrived
Yesterday, we found out how Fire Emblem: Three Houses would receive some post-launch content, adding in an "even harder mode" as a free software update later this year. Refocusing on its big launch, the game has received a day one update. Version 1.0.1 makes a few minor adjustments and fixes various issues to enhance the...
News Pokémon Duel's Game Service Will Be Terminated This October
Super effective
The Pokémon Company has announced it will end the Pokémon Duel mobile service on 31st October 2019. When these services are taken offline, certain parts of the game will no longer be playable. Players will also be unable to purchase any new Diamonds from today onwards but are still able to request a refund. The ability to purchase...
News Devolver Digital Wants To Know What Game It Should Release Next On Switch
Tell 'em
Devolver Digital has arguably been one of the biggest supporters since the Switch was released. The publisher - best known for some of the biggest indie titles - has so far released titles such as Enter The Gungeon, The Messenger, Katana Zero, GRIS and most recently My Friend Pedro on Nintendo's hybrid system. So what's next?
News Show Off Your Fire Emblem: Three Houses Colours With These Free Printable Case Covers (Europe)
Show off your chosen house in style
The European My Nintendo website has listed some free Fire Emblem: Three Houses printable covers, allowing you to show off your chosen house in style. As you might expect, covers for the Black Eagles, the Blue Lions, and the Golden Deer are all available, although a download gives you access to all three designs...
Review Lethal League Blaze - Jet Set Radio Meets Tennis Meets Street Fighter
Dodge, duck, dip, dive and dodge
Breaking into the beat 'em up genre is a tough ask for any fledgeling title. With gargantuan franchises such as Mortal Kombat, Street Fighter and Smash Bros. making up a sizeable part of the Switch's fighting roster, newcomers need to either nail basic fighting gameplay with pinpoint precision or introduce a fresh...
Guide Pokémon Go Team Rocket - How To Beat Infected PokéStops And Purify Shadow Pokémon
That's right!
After what feels like forever, Team Rocket has finally invaded the world of Pokémon Go, bringing with them infected PokéStops and Shadow Pokémon. Using this guide, you'll be able to better understand what Team Rocket's sinister plans are, and how you can help defeat them. How to Find Team GO R
News My Nintendo Offers Free Fire Emblem: Three Houses Physical Goodies, But Only In Japan
Including masking tape?
With Fire Emblem: Three Houses launching today on Switch, everyone in the Nintendo Life office is feeling the hype. So much so, in fact, that we almost considered flying one of the team over to Japan to pick up these My Nintendo freebies. Almost. Yes, the Japanese My Nintendo store is now selling (well, kind of selling) some...
News Bloodstained's Developers Had To Beat Their Own Bosses Without Taking A Single Hit
"We almost didn't make it..."
Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night finally launched on Switch last month, and despite the technical issues and post-launch frustrations, there's definitely a decent amount of fun to be had. Part of that fun comes from the game's boss fights which, as it turns out, must have been quite the adventure for Bloodstained's...
News Darksiders Genesis Nephilim Edition Includes A Board Game And Is Limited To 5,000 Units
There's also a Collector's Edition
The "Diablo-style action-RPG spin-off" Darksiders Genesis was confirmed for the Nintendo Switch and multiple other platforms last month. Alongside the standalone release, there'll also be a few other versions of the game you can pick up. Surprisingly, this offer extends to Nintendo Switch owners. First up is the...
News Atelier Ryza: Ever Darkness & The Secret Hideout Gets Juicy New Gameplay Info And Trailer
Learn how to create stronger items
Atelier Ryza: Ever Darkness & the Secret Hideout is only a few months away from release - it's expected to launch on 29th October, in fact - and as we're getting closer and closer to that date, the development team has shared some new info about what you can expect to find in the game. The info covers topics...
News Zumba Burn it Up! Dances Onto The Nintendo Switch This November
Are you ready to sweat?
Zumba Burn it Up! is the latest entry in the Zumba video game series and it's arriving on the Switch on 19th November in North America and 22nd November in Europe. If you haven't heard about Zumba before, it's described as a "global movement" bringing both fun and fitness to over 15-million people across 186 countries. Burn...
News RPG Illusion Of L'Phalcia Brings Turn-Based 3D Battles To Switch Next Week
Get 10% off if you pre-purchase
Launching next week on Nintendo Switch is Illusion of L'Phalcia, an RPG which released on mobile devices back in 2014. The game comes from Exe Create Inc. and Kemco and features animated skill chains and magic in turn-based 3D battles. We've got a description of the game's story for you below, as well as a trailer...
News Survival Horror Remothered: Tormented Fathers Delayed On Switch
New date confirmed
If you've been keeping an eye on Remothered: Tormented Fathers for Nintendo Switch, you may well have noticed that the game hasn't appeared on the eShop as planned. Originally scheduled to be launching on the system today, the game has been pushed back to 30th August. A press release covering the announcement explains the...
News Infliction Brings Nightmarish Psychological Horror To Switch This Year
Story-driven scares aplenty
Infliction, a psychological horror game from Caustic Reality and Blowfish Studios, will be scaring your Switch silly from Q4 this year, it has been confirmed. The game has you wandering through what the game's publisher describes as an "interactive nightmare", all set within the confines of a once-happy household...
Thursday25th Jul 2019
Review Fire Emblem: Three Houses - The Zenith Of A Legendary SRPG Series
House party
Fire Emblem has been through quite a rollercoaster journey on its path to success. After an initial debut on the Famicom in 1990 with Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon and the Blade of Light, the series remained a niche exclusive of the Land of the Rising Sun for thirteen years until it made its way westward, spurred on by the appearance of...
News The Game Sony Tried To Silence Is Getting An Uncensored Release On Switch Next Month
Update: Western version coming to eShop in August
Update: D3 has confirmed that the game is coming to the west on 1st August 2019. It's getting a digital release on the eShop, while PlayStation 4 owners will have to make do with the 'toned down' Labyrinth Life on the PS Store. Here's some PR: Both Omega Labyrinth Life and Labyrinth Life feature...
Rumour Free Joy-Con Drift Repairs Might Be Limited To Certain Regions
Switch users in the UK have had no luck so far
It seems free Joy-Con repairs and refunds for customers who already paid to have their faulty controllers fixed may be limited to the United States if previously reported internal documentation is anything to go by. UK news website Metro reveals there has been "no change in policy" within the UK, with...
News Disney Tsum Tsum Festival Receiving A Themed Switch Bundle In Japan
Includes a revised Switch model
One game you might have completely forgotten about was Disney Tsum Tsum Festival, originally revealed earlier this year for the Switch during the February Nintendo Direct. The game based on the insanely popular Tsum Tsum franchise rolls onto the Switch in Japan on 10th October. To celebrate this particular launch,...
Random Survey Finds Mario Kart Commonly Has A Positive Effect On Romantic Relationships
A romantic stroll down Rainbow Road?
Love is in the air, alongside banana skins, Bullet Bills, green shells, and us as we get annihilated by the ninety-seventh Blue Shell this week. Yes, a survey conducted by Century Link has attempted to explore gaming's impact on romantic relationships. Apparently, of all games mentioned by respondents, Mario...
News Amazon Prime Video Is Dropping Support For The Wii U This September
"we can no longer support certain device models"
The Switch hasn't had much luck with video services so far. There's the YouTube app, but apart from this, there's not much else. The Wii U arguably has more to offer, if you want to watch rather than play. Now, though, it seems the services on this particular Nintendo device could be winding down...
News Super Mario Maker 2 Can Delete Your Glitched Courses, Even If You Don't Upload Them
So no funny business!
We already know that Nintendo is more than happy to remove uploaded Super Mario Maker 2 courses, usually for breaking the rules regarding glitching, abusive content, or sometimes for no clear reason at all, but it turns out that your levels might also be deleted when they haven't even been uploaded.
News Hand of Fate Studio Defiant Development Throws In The Towel
"That is a risky way to make games, and we knew that"
Australian studio Defiant Development hasn't exactly been a prolific publisher on Nintendo platforms over the years, but we really loved Hand of Fate 2 when it popped on to the Switch eShop last year – we gave it a coveted 9/10 in our review. Fusing the basic premise of a deck-building card...
Deals Get A New 2DS XL With Three Games Of Your Choice For Just £135 At Nintendo UK
A sizzling summer deal
The Nintendo Official UK Store has a new deal which would be a perfect way to get started with the 3DS family of systems. You can now pick up a New Nintendo 2DS XL along with three games for just £135 (which can cost up to £209.97 ordinarily). The 3DS family - which includes the 2DS XL, of course - now has an amazing...
News Fire Emblem: Three Houses Will Get A Super-Hard Mode In Free Update
Up for a challenge?
Fire Emblem: Three Houses launches tomorrow - yes tomorrow! - and Nintendo has shared details on some post-launch content sure to excite diehard fans of the series. As well as the 'Normal' and 'Hard' difficulty options which will be present in the game the moment you boot it up, an "even harder mode" will be added as a free...
Review Skulls of the Shogun: Bone-A-Fide Edition - A Fine Port, But Online Play Is Dead On Arrival
Samurai Shutdown
Another day, another strategy game releases on Switch. With the arrival of the excellent Tiny Metal: Full Metal Rumble and a brand new Fire Emblem game, it seems we’re rather spoilt for choice in a genre that’s already delivered us the likes of Wargroove, Valkyria Chronicles 4 and the sublime
Nintendo Download 25th July (Europe)
Fire Emblem! Youngblood! KILL la KILL - IF!
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: Fire Emblem: Three Houses...
Nintendo Download 25th July (North America)
Fire Emblem: Three Houses, Wolfenstein: Youngblood, Fantasy Strike!
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: Fire Emblem:...
Video Ciri And Yen From The Witcher Netflix Series Read Fan Reactions To The Teaser Trailer
And it's very dramatic
Last week, we got our first official look at The Witcher Netflix series, starring Superman's Henry Cavill as Geralt of Rivia. Alongside this teaser trailer, Netflix launched multiple social media accounts across Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, dedicated to promoting the show. Now, it appears the Twitter account is already...
News Bandai Namco Reveals Tori, A Nintendo Labo-Like Set Of Interactive Toys
Tori-Con
Bandai Namco has revealed a brand new product called Tori, a new way to create and customise physical toys which can interact with digital games. The comparison to Nintendo Labo is an obvious one here; as you can see in the trailer above, small toys are crafted out of easy-to-use materials before being coloured or having stickers placed on...
News Creating Smash Ultimate's Fighter Reveals Takes "A Great Number Of People", Says Sakurai
Other Nintendo departments drafted in
It might sound a little bit silly to say, but one of favourite parts of any new Super Smash Bros. game release is the build-up to its launch, mostly because of the internet-breaking character reveal trailers. In a new column in Japanese publication, Famitsu, series director Masahiro Sakurai has shared several...
News Dragalia Lost Becomes Nintendo's Second Most Successful Mobile Game
Surpasses $100 million in player spending
Dragalia Lost might have experienced a limited worldwide launch, but that hasn't stopped it from becoming a mobile powerhouse. At least within the realm of Nintendo smartphone games. Since its September 2018 launch, Nintendo's fourth mobile release has now surpassed $100 million in player spending, with the...
Video WRC 8's Redesigned Career Mode Detailed In Brand New Trailer
Drive for a WRC team for the first time
Bigben and developer KT Racing have released a brand new video to show off WRC 8's redesigned career mode and we've lovingly shared it for you above. 'Cause we're nice like that. A press release supporting the trailer states that the career mode "is traditionally the most popular and most played", and after...
News Fishing Star: World Tour Brings Nintendo Labo Fishing To Switch This September
Bait on Switch
Back in January, we reported on Fishing Star: World Tour's release in Japan - a game which, as well as being its own, standalone title, supports Nintendo's very own Labo fishing rod Toy-Con. Now, a western release has been confirmed - you'll be able to catch it this September. You ca
Wednesday24th Jul 2019
Incredible savings
Update: As a reminder, Nintendo's huge summer sale ends tomorrow, 25th July. Make sure to pick up any of these bargains before then! Original Article: The European Nintendo Download has just gone live for this week, but we're also being treated to a monstrous sale across Nintendo Switch and 3DS. This 'Summer Sale' includes more...
Random New Glitch In Zelda: Breath Of The Wild Gives You Infinite Korok Seeds
Utilises the jumping glitch
Earlier this month, an infinite jump trick dubbed the "moonwalking" glitch was discovered in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. Interestingly, this same glitch has now been used to get an "infinite" amount of Korok seeds. While there was a way to obtain unlimited Korok seeds in the past, this
News Nintendo Will Reportedly Fix Joy-Con Drift For Free And Refund Customers Who Paid
Taking control of the issue
Following on from Nintendo's statement yesterday, Vice Games has reportedly revealed internal documentation at the video game company is now instructing support service representatives to repair drifting Joy-Con for free and refund any customers who previously paid to have one of their faulty controllers fixed...
Guide Bloodstained - How To Fight Orlok Dracule (AKA Alucard)
Haven't we met before?
While Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night isn't directly connected to the Castlevania series, it does have a cameo from a familiar face. About halfway through the game (be sure to check out our full Bloodstained walkthrough, by the way), you'll encounter a character called OD who runs the castle's library. He bears more than a...
Video What Actually Causes Switch Joy-Con Drift?
The science behind the issue
Talk of Joy-Con drift (where your control stick fails to operate correctly and causes incorrect inputs in-game) is everywhere at the moment - partly because Nintendo has recently had a class-action lawsuit filed against it on behalf of consumers, but also because the issue appears to be becoming more prominent as time...
Review Fantasy Strike - Taking The Fighting Genre Back To Basics
Less mashing, more smashing
The good old fighting game has certainly enjoyed a massive resurgence over the past ten or so years, one that many pinpoint as having been kickstarted by the release of Capcom's Street Fighter 4 back in 2008, and nowadays the popularity of the genre has returned to something akin to that which it enjoyed back in the glory...
Review Pawarumi - An Amazing Shmup That's Like Ikaruga On Steroids
Drain you
Pawarumi’s game-over screen, which you’ll see more times than you can possibly imagine in your attempts to complete Manufacture 43’s shooter, exclaims to the beaten player “Try Again, You Can Do It!” This is a game that knows it’s hard, knows it’s got a steep learning curve – one of the steepest we’ve encountered in quite...
News Upcoming Patch For Pokémon: Let's Go Fixes Some Weird Bugs
Gotta patch it all
Update: The patch is now live. Although Game Freak is focused on its upcoming Switch release Pokémon Sword and Shield, it's still working on some minor fixes for last year's title, Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee! According to Serebii.net, an upcoming patch for the game will bring the title up to Version...
News The Grip Clip Hopes To Make Your Switch More Comfortable However You Like To Play
It detaches just like the Joy-Con
Everyone and their Undodog seems to be launching their own Switch accessories at the moment, but this new project stands out from the rest thanks to its nifty, detachable design. The Grip Clip is a new accessory now funding on Kickstarter. It comes in three parts - two chunky controller grips that attach to each of...
News 'The Original Mobile Games' Might Be The Switch eShop's Most Bizarre Release To Date
Grab it today for $2
The Switch eShop is home to an ever-growing collection of weird and wonderful gameplay experiences, and this new release is right up there with the more peculiar bunch of titles we never would have expected to find waiting for us on our beloved Nintendo machine. Developed and published by Second Avenue Learning, a company...
News Venom Announces New Range Of Accessories For Nintendo Switch Lite
Carry cases and more
We're less than two months away from the launch of Nintendo Switch Lite, the newest addition to the Nintendo Switch family, and gaming accessory maker Venom has revealed its first products to support the new release. Arriving in time for the console's September launch, the new range is said to offer "the essential accessories...
News Nintendo Will Now Let You Upload 64 Courses In Super Mario Maker 2
And it will raise the level cap "one more time"
This just in: a Super Mario Maker 2 in-game notification has revealed the course upload limit has been increased from 32 to 64 courses per user. It won't end there, though. According to the same notification, Nintendo says it will raise the limit "one more time" in the future. This update follows...
Japanese Charts Super Mario Maker 2 Loses Top Spot To Professional Baseball Spirits
Marvel Ultimate Alliance debuts in top ten
Famitsu's Japanese chart figures are now in for 15th - 21st July, revealing that Super Mario Maker 2 has fallen from first place for the first time since it launched last month. The game shifted another 46,065 copies this week, but it wasn't anywhere close to reaching the 175,189 sales achieved by new...
News Koji Igarashi Talks About Fan Feedback And How It Impacted Bloodstained's Development
"the final decision must always be made by us"
Over the years, Kickstarter has become an increasingly acceptable way for new and proven developers to fund games. Koji Igarashi's Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night is one of the latest titles to be backed by an entire community. During an interview with DenFamiNicoGamer! earlier this month, that was...
News Psyonix Outlines Its Rocket League Road Map For Fall 2019
The road ahead
If you're an avid Rocket League player and are sad about the fact the summer events will soon be winding down, there's no need to be. As radical as these events have been, there's more on the way – with Psyonix sharing a new roadmap for Fall 2019. First off, Rocket Pass 3 is being extended until 27th August. This will be...
UK Charts Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3 Sees Strong Debut As Mario Maker 2 Slips To Third Place
Nintendo exclusives performing nicely
UK chart data is now in for the week ending 20th July, revealing that new Switch exclusive Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3: The Black Order has managed to secure second place in its debut week. The game pushes last week's winner Super Mario Maker 2 down to third position, but it's Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled...
News Vampire-Slaying Platformer Damsel Sinks Its Teeth Into Switch Next Month
Enjoy bite-sized missions
Damsel, a vampire-slaying arcade platformer from indie dev Screwtape Studios, will be launching on Switch early next month. You can now pre-purchase the game directly from the Switch eShop. The game features 75 "action-packed" missions and a comic book story that follows Special Agent Damsel as she investigates the...
News Vasara Collection's Physical Switch Release Goes Up For Pre-Order This Week
Only 4,000 copies available
Vasara Collection, the upcoming shoot 'em up bundle featuring both Vasara and Vasara 2, will soon be available to pre-order. It'll be ready very soon in fact, with orders scheduled to go live this Saturday. A limited physical run, and an even more limited Collector's Edition, will be available to purchase exclusively...
News Lost Wing Combines Wipeout And Thumper To Bring Beautiful Shooter Action To Switch
And it's launching this year
2Awesome Studio has revealed a partnership with BoxFrog Games that'll see the beautiful-looking Lost Wing blast onto Nintendo Switch. A game all about speed, guns, and juicy points, Lost Wing will have you making your way through "brutally-challenging environments" and destroying mega bosses in an attempt to sit at the...
News This Week's Smash Bros. Ultimate Spirit Event Celebrates Mother's 30th Annivesary
Starts this Friday
The Mother (EarthBound) series is currently celebrating its 30th anniversary. As part of the celebration, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate will be hosting an appropriately-themed spirit event later this week. This event will begin on 26th July and will run for the entire weekend. During this time, you'll be able to get your hands on...
News Trine 3: The Artifacts Of Power Hits Switch Next Week, Physical Collection Coming Soon
Get games 1-3 in a physical bundle
Trine 3: The Artifacts of Power is headed to Nintendo Switch next week, and a brand new trailer has been released to celebrate the announcement. Unsurprisingly serving as the third game in the series, Trine 3 took the puzzle-platforming series in a new, 3D direction when it first launched on PC and PS4 back in...
Tuesday23rd Jul 2019
News Nintendo Releases Statement About Switch Joy-Con Drift Issue
"We are aware of recent reports"
Last week, a class action lawsuit was officially filed against Nintendo of America for its Switch Joy-Con "drifting" issues. Nintendo at the time did not respond to this. Now, though, the company has provided a statement to The Verge about this ongoing problem. It explains how Nintendo is aware of recent reports and...
Soapbox Sorry Nintendo, Joy-Con Drift Means I Won't Buy Switch Lite At Launch
Stuck with the stick?
Nintendo's Joy-Con headache is only just beginning, with the company now facing a class-action lawsuit relating to the drifting analogue sticks on its innovative Switch controllers. The company has issued a statement on the matter, and – g
News Two More Classic Star Wars Games Get A Limited Run Later This Week
LRG Hyperkin accessories also announced
The major surprise during the Limited Run E3 2019 presentation was when the physical video game specialist announced it was partnering with Lucasfilm to re-release classic Star Wars games. This began with the re-release of the original Star Wars game in June and now the company will be following this up with...
Video Watch As A Father Uses Super Mario Maker 2 To Reveal Baby's Gender
Complete with dramatic pause
Designing your own courses in Super Mario Maker 2 can be pretty fun, especially when you can share them with your closest family and friends, but this particular level will no doubt stay in the minds of this family forever. Jonathan Steele has 1-Up'd us all by using the game's course designer to make a level which...
News Download The Oninaki Demo And Transfer Your Story Progress To The Full Game
New trailer also released
If you would like to try out a new Square Enix RPG prior to its release, now is your perfect chance. The company has just released a demo for Oninaki on the Switch eShop in Japan, Australia and Europe, and it is expected to go live in North America very soon as well. Here's a bit more about what you can expect, courtesy of...
News US Splatoon 2 Players Can Snag This In-Game Gear Set For Free
Previously locked behind a purchase in Europe
With Splatoon 2's final Splatfest now well and truly over, there's an eerie yet almost nostalgic feel to the Inkopolis air. If you happen to live in the US, you can now treat yourself to a last-minute in-game gift for old times' sake. The gift in question is a Gear Set, seen in the image above. It comes...
Review Automachef - Considerably More Complex Than Using A Microwave
Rice of the Machines
Given that Team17 has already enjoyed huge success with Overcooked and Overcooked 2 – both of which are available on the Switch – you’d be forgiven for initially thinking that Automachef was more of the same; an attempt to tweak the format a little and keep dining out (ahem) on what it knows is already working. This...
News Shigeru Miyamoto, Like All Of Us, Still Dearly Misses Satoru Iwata
"We never fought about anything"
Four years ago, Nintendo lost CEO Satoru Iwata, arguably one of the most important people in the company's long history. Under Iwata's watchful eye, Nintendo rose to heights it had never before experienced; he oversaw the development of the DS – the company's most successful piece of hardware – and the Wii – a...
News Prepare For Trouble As Team Rocket Steals The Show In Pokémon GO
And make it double, obviously
Following on from Niantic's tease during the Pokémon GO Fest event in Germany, the troublesome Team Rocket has now started to invade the game, giving players a whole new reason to load up the app and get catching. Since yesterday, players have been discovering black PokéStops which act in a very different way to your...
News Super Robot Wars V And Super Robot Wars X Both Headed To Switch
Super news
Both Super Robot Wars V and Super Robot Wars X, two titles previously only available on PS4 and PSVita, are set to launch for Nintendo Switch. The news comes from the official Japanese account for the Super Robot Wars series, which notes that both Switch and Steam versions are on the way for each game, and that more details will be...
Video New Yooka-Laylee And The Impossible Lair Trailer Shows Off Alternate Levels
Update: New 60fps trailer released
Update (23rd July, 3:20pm): Developer PlaytonicGames has uploaded a new version of the trailer to truly show off its 60fps gameplay. That's right, the new Yooka-Laylee title will run at 60fps on Switch. We've swapped out the old trailer and inserted the new one below. Original Article: Team17 has released a...
News Zelda: Wind Waker-Inspired Summer In Mara Delayed Until February 2020
But the Switch version is coming along nicely
Earlier this year, we reported on a promising looking title called Summer in Mara, a Zelda: Wind Waker-inspired game which smashed its Kickstarter goal to secure a release on Switch. Sadly, the game has had its release date pushed back into next year. Originally, it was expected to arrive this...
News This Switch Carry Case Includes A Portable Battery For Storing And Charging On The Go
An ideal portable solution?
Gaming accessory maker Bionik is just days away from launching its latest storage solution for Nintendo Switch, the 'Power Commuter'. The carry case includes a removable, rechargeable 10,000 mAh battery pack, as well Type-C and USB A outputs that aim to make the product an ideal solution for Switch players who take their...
News Comical Business Sim Two Point Hospital Scores A 2019 Switch Release
Physical and digital versions confirmed
SEGA and Two Point Studios have today revealed that Two Point Hospital will be making its way to Switch and other consoles later this year. If you've missed out on this one in the past, the game released in August last year, serving as a spiritual successor to 1997 PC game, Theme Hospital. A business...
News Horizon Chase Turbo's First-Ever DLC Brings Summer Vibes
Where are our sunglasses?
If you are a fan of classic arcade-style racing games such as Out Run and still haven't picked up Horizon Chase Turbo for your Switch, then what are you even doing with your life? For those who have already taken the plunge, we've got great news for you: the larger than life arcade racer is getting a bit of a makeover with...
News Pokémon Rumble Rush Is Now Available On iOS Devices
Two months after the Android release
After its May launch on Google Play and Android devices in May, the free-to-play title Pokémon Rumble Rush is now available to download from the Apple Store. If you haven't paid any attention to this game, now might be the time. It's the fifth entry in the Rumble series and the first to enter the mobile fray...
News This Year's QuakeCon Is Celebrating 25 Years Of DOOM With Two Special Panels
Focusing on the past and present
QuakeCon starts later this week in Dallas, Texas and will run from 25th to 28th July. This year's event is dubbed "QuakeCon: Year of DOOM" and celebrates the 25th anniversary of the hellish series. As part of these celebrations, Bethesda will host two special panels on Friday and Saturday. DOOM Eternal will also...
Video Take A Look At The Beautiful Opening Animation In Digimon Survive
The same one shown at Anime Expo
Following on from the delay of Digimon Survive, Bandai Namco has uploaded the game's opening movie to its official YouTube channel. This is the same trailer that was originally shown to attendees of the "Future of Digmon" panel at this year's Anime Expo. It contains English subtitles and sets the scene, as you might...
News Artistic Smash 'Em Up Ape Out Gets 30% Discount And Free eShop Demo
Try before you buy
If you were curious about checking out the intense beat 'em up action of Ape Out when it launched on Switch earlier this year but never got around to giving it a go, this could be the perfect opportunity. The game has been treated to a temporary 30% discount on the Nintendo eShop, taking its price down from £13.49 to £9.44, and...
News Run Away From Your Fears When Fobia Creeps Onto Switch This Week
"A beautiful but challenging game"
Releasing this week on Nintendo Switch in Europe and the following week in North America is Fobia, an indie puzzle-platformer taking its first leap towards a console release. Described as "a beautiful but challenging game", Fobia follows the story of a little girl who is trying to escape her fears. It's a tricky...
Guide Where To Pre-Order The New Joy-Con: Purple/Orange And Blue/Neon Yellow
We *need* that purple one
On 4th October, fancy new Joy-Con controllers for your Nintendo Switch will be released into the wild. If you're hoping to pick up a pair for yourself, here's where you'll find them. At the time of writing, the new pairs have appeared on both Amazon and Play-Asia; we'll make sure to update this guide with more stores (such...
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News A New Pokémon Game Is On The Way From The Studio Behind Call Of Duty Mobile
Pokémania
The Pokémon Company is teaming up with Chinese giant Tencent's Timi Studio Group to release yet another new game for the series, it has been confirmed. No specific details for the game have been shared as of yet, although Timi Studio's history would suggest that it might be another title designed for mobile platforms, joining several...
Preview Astral Chain Mixes Bayonetta, Wonderful 101 And Metal Gear Rising, And You'll Love It
Trust us on this one
You’d think it’d be a little easier to relax when you’re lounging inside a hotel suite playing a video game, Platinum Games’ Astral Chain, to be exact. High above Comic-Con, Seagulls were flying face level to the glass panes of the room, while sailboats were lazily drifting off in the San Diego bay; yet all anyone could...
Review Rise: Race The Future - Imagine Anti-Gravity Ridge Racer, And You're Close
Just a lonely drifter
There isn’t a day goes by when we don’t pray that Bandai Namco finally snaps out of it and realises the Switch needs a new Ridge Racer game. The series’ arcade-style, drift-heavy racing action would be perfect on Nintendo’s system, but alas, we’ve heard nothing despite rumours early last year. So when we were told...
Feature Shovel Knight Level Designer Makes A Super Mario Maker 2 Course
Play a course by Shovel Knight designer Michael Herbster!
Welcome, one and all, to the first in our 'Super Nindie Maker 2' series showcasing developer-created Super Mario Maker 2 courses! Since the game released a little while ago some of Switch's finest developers have been beavering away on courses of all varieties for your delectation and we'll...
News Wolfenstein Youngblood File Size Revealed, Trial Edition Listed On Switch eShop
Get those micro SD cards ready
Wolfenstein: Youngblood's file size has been revealed thanks to a Nintendo eShop listing, and with the physical release only containing a download code rather than an actual game cart, you'll need to make sure you have the necessary amount of space available. According to Nintendo, the game will take up 20.6GB of...
News Here Are The 30 Most-Downloaded Switch Games During The First Half Of 2019 In Japan
Retail and digital-only games included
Nintendo has shared two new lists on the Japanese eShop, revealing which games have been the most successful on its digital store throughout the first half of 2019. The first list shows the top 30 most-downloaded games that are also available in physical form, while the second shows just those which are...
News Pre-Orders Are Now Live For The Squirtle Funko Pop Figure
Completing the set
The latest Pokémon to receive the Funko Pop treatment is the adorable Water-type starter, Squirtle. It may well have had its cute glowing eyes replaced with the traditional Funko black beads of doom, but we're sure collectors will be itching to add this one to their set. Pre-orders for the figure are now live on Amazon US - you...
Random Watch A Parakeet Faithfully Recreate The Switch's Home Menu Sounds
Bleep bleep, bleep bloop
Here's a random story if ever there was one: a parakeet has managed to faithfully recreate all of the little bleeps and bloops that can be heard while navigating the Nintendo Switch home menu. And it's utterly fantastic. Not content with copying mainstream phrases like 'who's a pretty boy, then?', this parakeet has proudly...
News Astral Chain And Daemon X Machina Limited Editions Blast Onto The Nintendo UK Store
Lots of bonus goodies to collect
Launching just two weeks apart over the coming months are Astral Chain and Daemon X Machina, two very intriguing Nintendo Switch exclusives that could be well worth your time. Now, both games' super-duper limited editions have arrived on the Nintendo UK Store and they look very tasty indeed. PlatinumGames' Astral...
Random Beating GoldenEye 007's First Level Using Only A Piano Looks Surprisingly Easy
This might be the best controller ever
Have you ever considered playing through N64 classic GoldenEye 007 using only a piano? No? Of course you haven't. Luckily, though, YouTube user Jackson Parodi has done just that and it's strangely satisfying to watch. Now, we know that beating a game with a weird controller isn't all that special these days -...
News God Of War's Art Director Strikes Back With 3D Takes On Cuphead Characters
Cuphead, Mugman and villains, too!
Cuphead may well be one of the most well-received 2D run 'n gun platformers of recent times, but how would its standout aesthetic have looked if everything was in 3D instead? If you've been hoping to find the answer to that very specific question, you're in luck. Raf Grassetti, art director on God of War, has...
Review Dead In Vinland: True Viking Edition - The Sims Meets Don’t Starve
Norse of the border
Back in 2015, French developer CCCP served up Dead in Bermuda, a tantalising dish that mixed survival elements and people management into one unusual experience. This Lost-style adventure looked casual, but that was just the tip of a challenging tropical iceberg. Three years later and it’s reworked the same formula for a new...
News Netflix's The Witcher Show Will Feature A Bathtub Scene
But who's actually in it?
Even if you've never had any involvement with The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt or so much as watched a trailer, you've probably seen the image of Geralt's iconic bathtub scene. If you haven't, congratulations - you've almost definitely managed to stay clear of social media much better than we ever could. No doubt pleasing all fans...
News Nintendo Switch Was The Most Searched Product On Amazon Prime Day In The US, UK And Australia
More popular than TVs and laptops
Last week played host to Amazon Prime Day, a huge, annual event hosted by the online retailer which sees plenty of products be placed on offer. This year's Nintendo deals weren't particularly mind blowing, but new data suggests that the Switch was incredibly popular amongst consumers regardless. The data comes from...
Video Playing Super Mario Maker 2 With Just A Wii Nunchuck
30 Stock, Nunchuck Only, Pause Off
We all know the difficulty of Super Mario Maker 2's user-created levels can range anywhere from being a walk in the park to just brutally unfair. But everyone likes a bit of challenge, right? So to up the ante on the easy levels, and to increase the heat on the hard ones, our man Alex thinks he's found a way to...
News A Rat's Quest Is A Romeo And Juliet-Esque Story Heading To Switch In 2021
A story of love and friendship
Indie studio The Dreamerians is currently working on its debut title, A Rat's Quest - The Way Back Home. The game is in development for Switch and other consoles, with a 2021 release date planned. This one has players taking on the role of Mat the rat, a tiny hero who wants nothing more than to be reunited with his...
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