News Sorry Nintendo, But The 3DS Really Is Dead Now
Just 200,000 units sold in the last quarter
News The Early Switch Lite Leak That Actually Turned Out To Be Real
No one believed it at the time
News Jim Carrey Responds To Sonic The Hedgehog Movie Backlash, Delay And Redesign
"Ownership of anything is going out the window for all of us"
News - 2019, Week 31
Sunday4th Aug 2019
News Join The PC Master Race On Your Nintendo Switch With PC Building Simulator
Featuring real-world licensed components
Ever wanted to join the PC master race, but only have access to a Nintendo Switch? Well, soon you'll be able to create the custom rig of your dreams when PC Building Simulator arrives on the hybrid console at some point in the near future. This information about The Irregular Corporation title comes from a...
Review Redeemer: Enhanced Edition - Bloody And Brutal Action That's Been Poorly Ported To Switch
Monk-ey business
Redeemer: Enhanced Edition is the Ronseal of top-down beat-’em-ups. With no frills, bells or whistles, it does exactly what it says on the tin/box/eShop description. You’re a former soldier living in a remote monastery. And when some bad dudes attack your temple and kill your fellow monks, it’s up to you to embrace your old...
Feature Nintendo Life eShop Selects - July 2019
July's best Switch eShop games!
Yet another month has flown by and, as is usually the case, plenty of cracking games found their way to the Nintendo Switch eShop in that time. But which ones are really worth checking out? These awards aim to celebrate the best of Nintendo's digital store, giving some love and attention to the games that could so...
News Cadence Of Hyrule Updated To Version 1.0.2, Adds Achievements And "Beat Rumble" Option
And much more!
Earlier in the week, Brace Yourself Games released a new update for the music-rhythm game, Cadence of Hyrule. This is a rather sizable patch compared to Version 1.0.1, which was limited to some minor bug fixes. Version 1.0.2 adds achievements to the game and a "Beat Rumble" option that will vibrate your controller every time you're...
Review FIA European Truck Racing Championship - Driven Off The Road By Performance Issues
Rig-amortis
It stands to reason that if you weld four wheels and an engine onto something, there’s probably bound to be someone who wants to race said thing around a track like a maniac. Because that’s the only reason we can imagine why there’s a real-life professional racing league for big rigs and trucks. It’s clearly a big deal for many...
Feature 7Levels On Jet Kave Adventure And Its Donkey Kong Country Inspiration
Jet Kave Radio
Revealed earlier this month, 7Levels' upcoming Switch exclusive Jet Kave Adventure channels the classic gameplay of the Donkey Kong Country series, with colourful environments, chunky mechanics and madcap action. Mixing prehistory with a pinch of sci-fi (resulting in what the trailer dubs 's
Poll Box Art Brawl #2 - Contra / Probotector
I Think Ur A Probotector
Welcome back for round two of the series where we throw the regional box art variants of a particular retro game into a pit and see which one scrambles out victorious. Last time we kicked things off with Super Metroid for the Super Nintendo. After a week of voting, the Japanese art has emerged with a very comfortable win,...
News Under Night In-Birth Exe:Late[cl-r] Announced At EVO 2019
The cult 2D fighting favourite rebalanced and optimised
At the EVO 2019 Championship Series, currently taking place in Las Vegas, Aksys Games and Arc System Works announced Under Night In-Birth Exe: Late would be released in North America in early 2020. This is a revision of Under Night In-Birth Exe: Late and was previously rated for the Switch and...
News Irem's Classic Shoot 'Em Up X Multiply Is Coming To Arcade Archives On Switch
Blast some aliens
The classic side-scrolling shoot 'em up XMultiply is expected to make a comeback on the Switch thanks to Hamster's glorious retro line, Arcade Archives. If you're not familiar with this title, you might at least know the Japanese developer behind it. Irem was best known for R-Type back in the day. XMultiply - released in 1989 - is...
News Janemba Joins The Battle In Dragon Ball FighterZ Next Week
Gogeta coming soon
After a leak in May, Bandai Namco has now officially confirmed the next DLC character coming to Dragon Ball FighterZ is the sword-wielding antagonist Janemba, who debuted in Dragon Ball Z: Fusion Reborn. Fans got their first look at this fighter at the end of the game's EVO 2019 Grand Finals, currently taking place in Las Vegas,...
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Saturday3rd Aug 2019
News Jim Carrey Responds To Sonic The Hedgehog Movie Backlash, Delay And Redesign
"Ownership of anything is going out the window for all of us"
When fans of the blue blur got their first glimpse of the Sonic the Hedgehog movie, there was mass outrage online about the design of the character. Following the backlash, director Jeff Fowler made the decision to delay the film and vowed to change the controversial design. The fil
Review Forager - A Delightful Fusion Of Stardew Valley And Harvest Moon That You Should Own
What a wonderful world
You wake up on an isolated, deserted island. It's quiet. There are only a few rocks and trees to keep you company. But you have a pickaxe. Let's break up this rock, see what you get. Oh, a few bits of coal. Okay, let's smash up some more stuff. Now you can build a furnace. Good, let's get crafting. You've levelled up too –...
News Nintendo Switch Game Vouchers "Not Currently Scheduled To Return" In North America
Still available in other regions
Earlier this week, the promotion allowing Nintendo Switch Online subscribers to pick up two game vouchers ended in North America. If you didn't take advantage of this limited-time deal and had hopes of it returning to the region in the future, you might be out of luck. According to the official Nintendo FAQ, these...
News Pre-Order This Jumbo-Size Mareep Poké Plush For A Small Fortune
"about 24 inches tall and 40 inches long"
Pokémon might not actually exist, but that doesn't mean trainers far and wide can't enjoy real-size versions of these lovable creatures in plush form. The Pokémon Center website is currently taking pre-orders for a "jumbo-size" Mareep Poké Plush that matches the electric sheep's height listed in the...
News Square Enix Announces A Demo For Dragon Quest XI S
No release date mentioned
Switch owners already got a dose of the Hero when he arrived in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate earlier this week, but soon, Dragon Quest enthusiasts (at least in Japan) will be able to play as him once again, in a demo based on his own upcoming outing, Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age - Definitive Edition. At the...
News First 4 Figures Presents Its Stunning Spyro Reignited Resin Statue
Payment plans available
In celebration of the Spyro Reignited Trilogy, which is also due out on the Nintendo Switch later this year, Activision has teamed up with First 4 Figures to release a gigantic purple dragon resin statue. The exclusive edition is only available until 6th September. If you do intend to purchase either edition for the sum of...
News Splatoon 2 High-Quality Poster Set Back In Stock On My Nintendo (Europe)
Quantity is limited
A few weeks ago, when the final Splatfest was taking place in Splatoon 2, Nintendo made limited edition t-shirts and a high-quality Splatoon 2 poster set available on the My Nintendo Store in Europe. Unfortunately, the posters sold out almost immediately. If you didn't get one in time, you've now got a second chance, as the...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (August 3rd)
Here are our picks, but what are yours?
Here we are at the end of yet another week. The last few days brought us the inclusion of Dragon Quest's Hero in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, the final major update for Splatoon 2, and a gas canister that has its very own pro
Video Nintendo Labo Director Tsubasa Sakaguchi Discusses VR Kit Development
Cardboard innovation
Last year, Nintendo said Labo was a title and platform that would be supported and sold for a prolonged period of time. Staying true to its word, earlier this week the company released a special VR update for Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker. This follows on from
Friday2nd Aug 2019
Review Doom II - It's Hell On Earth With This Devilishly Playable Switch Port
Ah Hell, here we go again
Since this review was originally published patches have reportedly addressed or improved one or more of the issues cited. While we unfortunately cannot revisit games on an individual basis, it should still be noted that the updated game may offer an improved experience over the one detailed below. Not only did Bethesda...
News Edelgard And The Black Eagles Are The Most Popular In Fire Emblem: Three Houses
Everyone loves Edelgard
Fire Emblem: Three Houses has been out in the wild now for exactly one week, and the early consensus suggests that Edelgard and her house The Black Eagles are the most popular of the game's three options. As you probably already know, the game tasks you with choosing one of three houses - The Black Eagles, the Blue Lions, or...
News Fire Emblem: Three Houses Datamine Uncovers Possible DLC Character
Spoilers inside
Fire Emblem: Three Houses is easily one of the biggest games on the Nintendo Switch. In an interview last month, Intelligent Systems' director Toshiyuki Kusakihara said it took him 80 hours to complete just a single storyline. If you want to play through all three pathways, it will require more than 200 hours of your time. With all...
News A 1987 NES Game Just Sold For $9,000 After Sitting In An Attic For 30 Years
Wowzers
If you happen to have any old Nintendo games stored away in your attic, you might want to dig them out and check what their value might be today. You might just end up being $9,000 better off. Scott Amos of Reno, Nevada recently found an old, 1987 NES game in his attic after looking through his childhood possessions. The game in question...
News SNK's New Neo Geo Console Will Boast "A Modern Design And Wonderful Play Feeling"
Will also connect to the Neo Geo Mini
Earlier this year, SNK announced that it was working on new console hardware after the Neo Geo Mini had sold better than expected. Two new system variants were confirmed, and it was stressed that these would be 'new' and would be independent of the existing Neo Geo Mini system. Today, the company has posted a...
Review Caladrius Blaze - A Mechanically Competent Shmup With Gratuitous Presentation
Behold the power of the "Shame Break"
Caladrius Blaze is new to the Switch, but didn’t just pop up overnight. The top-down shooter launched as plain old Caladrius on Xbox 360 in Japan in 2013, before progressing through arcade, PS3, PS4 and Windows on the way to Switch. Looking further back, it’s descended from 1990s Japanese arcade favourite...
Random You Can Always Rely On Your Parents To Find A Clever Use For The Wii Fit Balance Board
Don't throw yours out
Where's your Wii Fit Balance Board? That's a question we asked many years ago when the popularity of Nintendo's fitness-focused peripheral was on the wane, but now, several years later, it fills us with joy to know that this unique interface still has a purpose in the world. That purpose? Weighing gas canisters. Given the...
Feature Yooka-Laylee Devs Make Super Mario Maker 2 Courses
Play four levels from Playtonic Games!
Next up in our Super Nindie Maker 2 series, we're lucky enough to have a bumper offering from Playtonic Games. Following on from the opening gambit courtesy of Shovel Knight designer Mike Herbster, the developers behind Yooka-Laylee and its upcoming 2.5D sequel Yooka-Laylee and The Impossible Lair have cooked
News Bloodstained Receives A Small Patch As Koji Igarashi Apologises For "Continued Inconvenience"
"we are also working on the DLC"
In June, 505 Games - on behalf of Koji Igarashi and the rest of the team behind Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night - said it would improve the Switch version of the game with a series of "small updates" rather than forcing players to wait for a bigger one. Now, though, this plan has been wiped. Instead of a smaller...
News Nintendo And Tencent Share More Details About Switch Launch In China
Mario Odyssey and Breath of the Wild confirmed
Nintendo's plans to introduce the Switch and its games to the Chinese market appears to have taken another positive step today as the company, along with partner Tencent, have revealed more concrete plans. The information comes from a press event hosted at the ChinaJoy gaming conference in Shanghai...
News The Switch Online Mobile App Just Received Another Incredibly Minor Update
Bug fixes and additional voice chat support
In case you forgot, the Nintendo Switch Online smartphone app is a thing you can use to enhance your online experience. If you still happen to have it installed on your mobile device, you can now download version 1.5.2. Following on from major updates for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate and Splatoon 2 earlier...
Talking Point Are Retro Repro Firms Exploiting Demand With Shoddy Products?
Gleylancer is the latest to disappoint
Given that many of retro gaming's most collectable items now sell for hundreds (and occasionally thousands) of dollars, it's unsurprisingly that enterprising companies are turning their hand to officially-licenced reprints to satisfy demand and make a quick buck in the process. The latest example of this is...
News Limited Run Pre-Orders For Turok And Turok 2: Seeds Of Evil Open On 16th August
Two Nintendo 64 classics return in physical form
Earlier this week, Turok 2: Seeds of Evil locked in a Nintendo Switch release date. The game will arrive on the eShop on 9th August and will require approximately 596.64 MB of free space. This left many physical collectors wondering when the previously announced hard copy of the games would be...
News Get Discounts On Super Mario Games And More With My Nintendo Rewards (Europe)
Including a Game & Watch collection
The latest batch of My Nintendo game discounts for Europe has now gone live, giving players the usual chance to grab a handful of games at discounted prices. There are a handful of Super Mario games to choose from this time around, as well as a couple of Yo-Kai Watch games and more. As always, you can take...
News Ghostbusters: The Video Game Remastered Secures A Spooky October Release On Switch
Don't cross the streams!
Ghostbusters: The Video Game Remastered has now received a confirmed and final release date for Nintendo Switch and other platforms. You'll be able to get your hands on it from 4th October. If you've missed the news on this one so far, the game is a remaster of the 2009 title which found its way to Wii,
News Unauthorised Translations Of The Satoru Iwata Book "Will Be Subject To Criminal Charges"
An official translation could happen
Recently, a book celebrating the life of late Nintendo president Satoru Iwata was released in Japan. Featuring words shared by Iwata-san on the official Nintendo website and contributions from the likes of Shigeru Miyamoto, it has understandably been subject to high demand from gaming fans around the world...
News Frame Rate Was One Of The "Top Priorities" For The Developer Of Daemon X Machina
As it should be
Daemon X Machina is a mech-action game that actually cares about what its fans think. Over the course of the game's development, Marvelous Entertainment has continually called on its fanbase to provide feedback and share their thoughts about how to improve the game. There has even been lengthy demos and messages of thanks from the...
News Devil's Hunt Brings Demonic Action And Devil May Cry Vibes To Switch Next Year
Punch your way through hell
A brand new third-person action game called Devil's Hunt is launching on Steam next month. It's planned for consoles, too, and a Switch version has now been confirmed for a 2020 release. The game is based on 'Equilibrium', an original novel by Paweł Leśniak. It has you playing as Desmond, a man who has the power to...
News Sumo Digital Announces New IP Pass The Punch, A 2D Beat 'Em Up Hitting Switch Later This Year
Inspired by Saturday morning cartoons
The UK-based developer Sumo Digital - best known in recent times for titles such as Team Sonic Racing - has just announced its very own 2D beat 'em up IP, Pass The Punch. The game is coming to the Nintendo Switch and multiple other platforms "late" this year. The creative mind behind the idea, David Dino, said...
News Physics-Based Multiplayer Adventure Heave Ho Swings Onto Switch This Month
And it's pretty bonkers
Indie dev Le Cartel and publishing label Devolver Digital have announced that Heave Ho will be throwing itself onto Nintendo Switch later this month. The game has up to four players attempting to simply reach a goal without falling to their deaths. Of course, as you can see in the trailer above, it's not really as simple as...
Thursday1st Aug 2019
Review Doom - Blasting Hellspawned Demons Like It's 1993, All Over Again
Hell switches over
Since this review was originally published patches have reportedly addressed or improved one or more of the issues cited. While we unfortunately cannot revisit games on an individual basis, it should still be noted that the updated game may offer an improved experience over the one detailed below. There are few games as...
News New And Improved Nintendo Switch Model Reportedly On Sale In Australia And Hong Kong
The upgrade is here
Last month, a new revision of the standard Nintendo Switch model was spotted on the company's official website which was said to bring an improved battery life. Now, it would appear that those consoles are starting to hit store shelves. Reports have come in from both Australia and Hong Kong stating that the new model - which can...
News The Switch Version Of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Gets Rated By The ESRB
Is a release near?
After months of rumours, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt was finally confirmed for the Nintendo Switch during this year's E3. While we know it's coming to the system at some point this year, we still don't know exactly when CD Projekt Red's open-world RPG masterpiece will arrive on the hybrid platform. Fortunately, we might not have to...
News Dedicated Fans Are Working To Revive A '90s Sonic Cartoon With New Series
It worked for Sonic Mania...
There's nothing quite like waking up early on a Saturday morning and watching cartoons as a child, and back in the early '90s, our favourite speedy blue hedgehog was among the stars on-screen in the UK, US and Canada. One dedicated group of fans has revealed that they're actually working to bring him back for a whole new...
Guide Upcoming Nintendo Switch Games And Accessories For August And September 2019
In the middle of an Astral Chain reaction
Blimey, it's August already? We're well into the second half of the year and while Summertime might be a quiet period for the games industry, Nintendo still has lots of goodies coming up for us to spend our cash on in the next couple of months, so there's no shortage of games to be playing on the beach this...
Video 13 Fantastic New Games Coming To Nintendo Switch In August
Keep em' coming!
It's that time again! A brand new month means a brand new bunch of games! Now, August isn't looking to be as packed as the next, but we still managed to find a ton of quality looking titles to show off. Go ahead and give the video above a watch to catch a glimpse of everything we've found or check out the list in its entirety below...
News Yet Another Wave Of Pokémon Apple Accessories Launches This Month
Join the waiting list
Tech accessory maker CASETiFY is back for a third and final time, once again offering a selection of Pokémon accessories which can keep your trusty devices safe and smart. Wave one and wave two both sold out pretty quickly, so if you're liking the look of any of these designs, you'll probably want to sign up to the
Talking Point Nintendo Switch Online’s Appeal Is Growing, But There's A Long Way To Go
Game Trials and exclusive content are a step in the right direction
We received an email in our personal inbox the other day – Nintendo was offering 50 points (the My Nintendo Platinum Points rather than eShop coins, unfortunately) in return for completing a survey about Nintendo Switch Online. It seems that the company is seeking hard feedback...
Video Digital Foundry's Technical Analysis Of DOOM, DOOM II And DOOM 3
The good and the bad
Last week, DOOM, DOOM II and DOOM 3 were released on the Switch to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the hellish series. Unfortunately, the surprise was somewhat soured when users discovered the first two games required players to login before they could actually play these classic games. Not long after this, Bethesda said it...
News New Gameplay For Luigi's Mansion 3, Zelda: Link's Awakening And More To Be Shown At Gamescom
Astral Chain, Dragon Quest, more!
Nintendo has shared some of its plans for Gamescom, a huge gaming trade fair event taking place later this month. Perhaps the most exciting news from the announcement is the fact that fans will be treated to new gameplay videos for a whole bunch of top, upcoming titles. Get in. In a series of videos set to be...
Nintendo Download 1st August (Europe)
Omega Labyrinth Life! Mutant Year Zero! Hamsterdam!
The latest Nintendo Download update for Europe has arrived, and it's bringing new games galore to the eShop in your region. As always, be sure to drop a vote in our poll and comment down below with your potential picks for the week. Enjoy! Switch Retail - New Releases: Omega Labyrinth Life (D3...
Nintendo Download 1st August (North America)
Pandemic, DOOM and Animal Fight Club!
The latest Nintendo Download update for North America has arrived, and it's bringing new games galore to the eShop in your region. As always, be sure to drop a vote in our poll and comment down below with your potential picks for the week. Enjoy! Nintendo Switch: Omega Labyrinth Life (D3 Publisher, Today,...
News Astral Chain Lead Composer Shares Samples Of The Game's Electrifying Soundtrack
Orchestral electro-metal?
Astral Chain is arguably one of the most intriguing games on the Switch horizon. Being a completely new IP, its name might not carry the same weight as titles like Zelda: Link's Awakening and Pokémon Sword and Shield, but our comment boards are always full of hype and hope for the game and
News Whipseey And The Lost Atlas Has Some Strong Kirby Vibes, And It's Coming To Switch This Month
A retro-inspired platformer
Launching on Nintendo Switch and other platforms later this month is Whipseey and the Lost Atlas, an action-adventure platformer that reminds us of Nintendo's very own Kirby. The game has you jumping around platforming levels and defeating enemies as a small, pink blob called Whipseey. In actual fact, you're playing as a...
News Nintendo's Very Own Gaming Expo Returns This October With Nintendo Live 2019 Kyoto
Featuring on-stage shows
Nintendo has revealed that it will once again host its very own gaming expo in Japan this year, with Nintendo Live 2019 Kyoto scheduled to take place in October. It'll be kicking off on 13th October at the Kyoto International Conference Center, likely following a similar format to last year's event. It will feature...
News NIS America Revealing A "Mystery Title" At PAX West 2019
Exciting news, doods
NIS America, a subsidiary of Nippon Ichi Software, has announced it will be attending this year's PAX West in Seattle, WA from 30th August to 2nd September. It promises to "heat up" the show with six playable titles. One of these is a "mystery title" that has not yet been announced. Three of the titles currently on the list are...
News More Than 2.3 Million People Watched The Fortnite World Cup Finals
Now get ready for Season X
Fortnite might not necessarily be the flavour of the month anymore, but it still has a sizable enough community to keep it afloat for years to come. It's so big, in fact, it even has a World Cup. Yep, last weekend, the game had more than 2.3 million concurrent viewers during the World Cup Solo Finals. Excluding China,...
News Rid The World Of Disease When Big Pharma Arrives On Switch Later This Year
Due out in the third quarter
Publishing house Klabater has announced it is bringing the popular business simulation Big Pharma to consoles later this year in the third quarter. Big Pharma is described as "part business sim, part logistics puzzle" and requires players to convert the "sciency stuff" into cold hard cash as the head of their own...
News SNK's Action Game Victory Road Is The Latest Arcade Archives Release
And it's out today
Hamster's latest Arcade Archives release for the Switch eShop is this time the 1986 SNK action game, Victory Road. It's a sequel to Ikari Warriors, which was released on the Switch eShop earlier this year. This story continues on from the first game. After Ralf and Clark finish their mission, they suddenly find themselves dragged...
Wednesday31st Jul 2019
News Full Patch Notes And All Fighter Adjustments In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Version 4.0.0
The Hero is here!
The next big update for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate has arrived. Apart from the Hero, what else does it include? As usual, there are a lot of major and minor adjustments. So, if you read these patch notes, you'll know every single detail about Version 4.0.0. First of all we have the game updates. As previously noted, a "Very Easy"...
News Splatoon 2 Version 5.0.0 Is Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Including Splatfest battle mode
Splatoon 2 has now been updated to Version 5.0.0, likely the final major update that the game will receive. As promised, it brings options for players to play on previous Splatfest stages as well as lots, lots more. Thankfully, Nintendo has issued the full patch notes. We've got them all for you below, so strap...
News Switch Owners Choose To Play EA Games On Other Platforms, Says Company CEO
We wonder why...
Even the very mention of EA can cause an almost unrivalled amount of disgruntlement in our comment sections; the publisher often finds itself being slated by Nintendo fans for its lack of commitment to Switch and earlier platforms, and it doesn't help that when games do arrive on the console, they're often a smaller, watered-down...
News Ubisoft Reveals A Brand New Rabbids Game For Nintendo Switch
Possibly exclusive to China?
A brand new Rabbids game for Switch is set to be shown at ChinaJoy this weekend, seemingly inspired by Journey to the West, a classic piece of Chinese literature. Mario and co. aren't anywhere to be seen here, as the franchise returns to its Rabbid-only ways. The new title is a party game which appears to support at...
News Free Smash Bros. Ultimate Spirit Board Challenge Pack Available To Switch Online Subscribers
Download it today
Alongside the release of the Hero and Version 4.0.0 of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Nintendo has released one extra downloadable goodie on the Switch eShop. Provided you're a Switch Online member, you'll be able to download a Spirit Board Challenge Pack for free.
Japanese Charts Fire Emblem: Three Houses' Dominance Continues With Another Number One
Sells more than 143,000 copies
Famitsu's Japanese chart figures are now in for 22nd - 28th July, revealing that Fire Emblem: Three Houses has taken command of the region and debuted at number one. The game sold an estimated 143,130 copies at retail to achieve the feat, beating other Switch newcomer Fishing Spirits: Nintendo Switch Version to the...
Review Trine 3: The Artifacts of Power - A Charming, Magical Jaunt Stumbles Into 3D
High fantasy in three dimensions
When an established franchise fundamentally changes up the tried-and-tested gameplay it's known for, it can either go really well or quite badly. Take Metroid Prime, for example: moving the series into a 3D environment for the first time turned out to be the best decision possible, resulting in one of the most...
News Pokémon GO Has Been Downloaded A Mind-Boggling One Billion Times
Holy Arceus
In case there was still any doubt over Pokémon GO's tremendous popularity, it has been confirmed today that the app has been downloaded more than one billion times. The news comes from a new trailer released for the game today in Japan, which included the staggering statistic as a side-note (thanks, Serebii). Of course, the number of...
News You Can Now (Unofficially) Run Android On Nintendo Switch
Netflix, emulators and more
On the one hand, we love the simplicity of the Nintendo Switch, and the fact that it acts as a dedicated games console and nothing more is a rather charming thing. On the other, it's sometimes frustrating that we need to boot up another console or device to run things like Netflix, and we wouldn't say no to a simple web...
News Crash Team Racing Will Soon Allow Players To Buy Wumpa Coins With Real Money
"This option won’t change the game’s core mechanics"
The Activision blog has outlined the next update coming to Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled on 2nd August and one of the most notable additions is the inclusion of microtransactions. As there's now an excessive amount of cosmetic content in this nitro-fueled racer, Activision and
Review Picross Lord Of The Nazarick - Solid Puzzling With A Shoehorned Story
And they say Super Smash Bros. is the ultimate crossover...
Jupiter’s Picross series has remained a reliable fixture in Nintendo’s digital release schedule for several years now, delivering a steady and ever-improving stream of addictive nonogram puzzles for fans to solve. Over those years, the series has dabbled in a few crossover releases as...
News The Dinosaur Hunter Returns To Switch Next Week In Turok 2: Seeds Of Evil
Hunt dino, again
On 9th August, lovers of the 64-bit generation are in for a treat when a remastered version of Turok 2: Seeds of Evil releases on the Switch eShop. According to a listing on Nintendo's UK website, this remaster by Nightdive Studios, based on the original 1998 release, will require approximately 596.64 MB of free space. The sequel...
News Switch Is Getting A New Shooter Based On The Zombieland Movies
Zombieland: Double Tap - Road Trip
A brand new co-op shooter based on the Zombieland movies has been announced for Nintendo Switch. The game will be called Zombieland: Double Tap - Road Trip. Developed by High Voltage Software, the game is inspired by the story, characters, humour and horror of both Zombieland and the upcoming Zombieland 2. It's...
Anniversary Game Boy Turns 30 Years Old In North America
Three decades of playing with portable power
Back in April we celebrated the 30th anniversary of the one handheld to rule them all - the humble Nintendo Game Boy. We ran a series of features on the all-conquering lump of grey plastic and had fun reminiscing about green screens, AA batteries and some incredible games. Well, that was in celebration...
News LEGO Jurassic World Roars Onto Nintendo Switch This September
With three DLC packs included
LEGO Jurassic World is making a prehistoric leap onto Nintendo Switch later this year. We're not sure how a leap can be 'prehistoric' either, but we had to come up with some sort of fancy intro so shush. This one first launched on other platforms back in 2015, including both the Wii U and Nintendo 3DS. The game takes...
News Taimumari: Complete Edition Brings Magical Platforming To Switch
With "hardcore action gameplay"
Taimumari: Complete Edition, a retro-style platformer which first appeared on Steam back in 2015, is jumping onto the Switch eShop next week. The game has players taking control of Himari, a young, female wizard who is travelling across various ages to restore balance in time throughout the world - aren't we all?...
News Super Mario Maker 2 Players Have Already Uploaded More Than 4 Million Courses
In just one month
Nintendo has revealed that more than four million courses have already been uploaded to Super Mario Maker 2's online hub. How are we ever going to get around to playing them all? Yes, players all around the world have been designing, building, and uploading their creations for others to try out, creating a small universe worth of...
Reminder The Hero From Dragon Quest Is Now Available In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Version 4.0.0 has arrived
Hero from the Dragon Quest series is now officially available as a playable fighter in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. If you want to be able to play as this character, you'll need to update your game software to Version 4.0.0 and either purchase or already own the Fighters Pass (£22.49 / $24.99) or Hero Challenger Pack...
News The Digital Card Game Based On The Lord Of The Rings Has Been Slightly Delayed
Now arriving at the end of August
Following on from a reveal at this year's E3, Asmodee Digital has now updated the launch date of The Lord of the Rings: Adventure Card Game due out on the Switch and multiple other platforms next month. The game will now be released at the end of the month, on 29th August, instead of 8th August. Apart from this,...
Tuesday30th Jul 2019
News Sorry Nintendo, But The 3DS Really Is Dead Now
Just 200,000 units sold in the last quarter
The 3DS is a remarkable machine and has played host to some of the best games of the past decade. However, every console has its time in the sun, and despite Nintendo's protests, the 3DS really is dead now. In Nintendo's latest financial report, it was revealed that the 3DS sold j
Duck and cover
There’s a point early on in Mutant Year Zero: Road to Eden when you realise this is something rather special. It’s when you’re methodically picking off a set of marauders patrolling a ruined settlement with a squad consisting of a wise-cracking anthropomorphic mallard (in a top hat, naturally) and his disgruntled warthog...
News Nintendo Reconfirms Release Windows For Switch's Biggest Upcoming Games
Bayonetta and Metroid still 'TBA'
Every three months, Nintendo provides an updated list of its upcoming major releases, highlighting the games it thinks will help to boost the Switch's appeal and letting us know of any minor updates or delays. That time has come around once more today, and we've got the whole list for you down below. There have...
News Here Are The Top Ten Best-Selling Nintendo Switch Games As Of June 2019
Mario, Mario, Mario, Mario...
As part of Nintendo's latest financial report, which revealed that Super Mario Maker 2 sold a whopping 2.42 million copies in just three days, the company has released an updated list of its best-selling games for the hybrid console. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is still sitting right at the very top of the list - a place i
News This Might Be The Actual File Size For The Spyro Reignited Trilogy On Switch
It's not looking good for physical fans
The Spyro Reignited Trilogy is due out on the Switch this September, but there's still some confusion about the physical copies of the game and if they will require an additional download. In June, retail listings in North America suggested an additional download would be necessary and in Europe, there was no...
News Check Out The New Features In The Smash Bros. Ultimate Version 4.0 Update
New Final Smash time limit, new difficulty and more!
Following on from the detailed look at the second DLC character, Dragon Quest's Hero, Update 4.0 for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is also launching today and the video from Smash creator Masahiro Sakurai provided some answer
News Move Over Mario, Garfield Kart Is Back And It's Coming To Switch
'Furious Racing'
The Switch has plenty of kart racers to choose from, some of which even star major gaming stars like Mario, Sonic and Crash Bandicoot, but that hasn't stopped Garfield from returning to the genre with Garfield Kart Furious Racing. Yes, a brand new Garfield racer is headed to Switch this November, serving as a sequel
News Nintendo Switch Has Now Sold 36.87 Million Units, Could Pass SNES Total By Christmas
Here's how it compares to previous consoles
As of June 2019, the Nintendo Switch has sold 36.87 million units worldwide. Yes, Nintendo's current machine continues to fly off the shelves as Nintendo shares new data on its success. The last official figure we received placed the console's lifetime sales at 34.74 million as of March 2019, meaning that...
News Journey To The Outer Worlds When Obsidian's Space RPG Lands On Switch
Surprise!
Yep, you read that right! Obsidian Entertainment is bringing The Outer Worlds to Switch in partnership with Virtuos. Senior Producer Matthew Singh appears in the above video detailing the announcement and discussing the story and setting of the game. While we shouldn't really be surprised to see big ports coming to the Switch, this one...
The catch? It's only in Japan
Nintendo's Japanese YouTube channel has just uploaded a trailer showing off a new update for the Switch version of Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker. Version 1.3.0 – out now in Japan – adds in Labo VR support, allowing players to view and work their way through a series of
Review Mighty Switch Force! Collection - A Great Bundle From A Classic Series
Ne-naw, ne-naw!
When Mighty Switch Force! released on the Nintendo 3DS back in 2011, it became somewhat of a sleeper hit. Displaying Wayforward’s flair for originality with a dash of eccentricity, it soon spawned a sequel, a spin-off title and its very own HD remaster, all in the space of just 4 years. Now, the series has been brought together on...
News Despite Increased Sales, Nintendo's Year-On-Year Profits Have Almost Halved
Exchange rates and 'other factors' to blame this quarter
While the overall picture in sales terms was relatively rosy for Nintendo according to its latest financial figures, shareholders aren't doing quite as well as the revenue figures suggest. Despite increases in sales and a 2.4% increase in revenue to 172 billion yen, profit has taken a 45.7%...
News Mario Kart 7 Is Still The Best-Selling 3DS Game Of All Time, Here Are The Top Ten
The top Nintendo-published games
The Nintendo 3DS may well be on its very last legs, but that doesn't mean we can't celebrate the games which made it the fantastic console it was (and still is). We've already looked at the top ten best-selling Switch games earlier today, but now it's time to turn our attention to its older cousin, the 3DS. As you...
News Dragon Quest's The Hero Joins Smash Bros. Ultimate Today
The Hero draws near!
Update: It would appear that the character will be arriving later today in North America, while the European release will technically fall into tomorrow, 31st July, due to time zone differences. This adds up with the recent Twitter blunder from Nintendo of Europe. Original Article: Dragon Quest's The Hero will be playable in...
Gallery All The Hero's Alternate Costumes And Mii Fighter Outfits In Smash Bros. Ultimate
Hottest styles, every shoe, every colour
So, it's official: Dragon Quest's The Hero is arriving in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate later today - unless you're reading this in the future, in which case he's already here! As such, we thought it was worth taking a good look at The Hero's alternate costumes, which work in a slightly different way to most...
Watch Smash Bros. Ultimate's The Hero Release Date And More Revealed
Masahiro Sakurai reveals all
Gather 'round, Smash fans. It's time to learn all about The Hero's inclusion in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. Yes, as promised, a video presentation showcasing the new character has now been shared by Nintendo. Hosted by series director, Masahiro Sakurai, the video gives us an in-depth look at the fighter and even reveals...
News Nintendo's Digital Sales See A Whopping Year-On-Year Jump
Mobile business also ticking along nicely this quarter
Sorry physical fans - the relentless march of the ephemeral non-physical future continues according to Nintendo's freshly released financial results for the April-June period. The first quarter of the financial year sees the company's digital sales business in rude health with digital sales on...
News 3DS YouTube Service Ends In Japan This September
Turning off the lights
Nintendo's website has revealed Google's YouTube service for the 3DS will end on 3rd September in Japan. After this date, users in this region will no longer be able to download the free app from the 3DS eShop. The YouTube app for the 3DS originally went live in 2013 and followed on from the YouTube update for the Wii U...
Random Wield A Weapon On The Master Cycle Zero With This Zelda: Breath Of The Wild Glitch
Ride on
A Twitter user who goes by the handle @tuissu has reportedly discovered a new glitch in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild that allows Link to ride his Master Cycle Zero while holding a weapon at the same time. As you can see in the below footage, all that's required is an elemental weapon – such as a sword – and it's simply a...
News Jaleco's Classic Shmup The Game Paradise Is Blasting Off On Switch This Fall
Think Parodius and you're close
Dispatch Games is bringing Jaleco's classic shooter The Game Paradise to the Nintendo Switch in the west, it has been revealed. The Game Paradise: Crusin Mix Special is based on The Game Paradise / Game Tengoku, which originally hit arcades back in 1995. Like Konami's Parodius, it's a title which playfully lampoons...
News Super Mario Maker 2 Sold 2.42 Million Copies In Just Three Days
Let's-a-go!
We all thought that Super Mario Maker 2 would be a pretty popular release, but new financial data from Nintendo has revealed that it's a little more than simply 'popular'. Nintendo has released its official financial results for the three months ending on 30th June 2019. In that time, Super Mario Maker 2 has gotten off to what Nintendo...
News Limited Run Pre-Orders For Timespinner Physical Copies Open This Friday
Add this critically-acclaimed Metroidvania to your collection
The list of great Metroidvania games on the Nintendo Switch continues to grow. At the start of last month, we got Timespinner. It's a lovely little pixel-art title developed by the small team at Lunar Ray Games and is about a young woman who trains talented magical youth like herself...
News Super Dodgeball Beats Is A New Rhythm Game Inspired By Elite Beat Agents And Rhythm Heaven
Get your groove on
Rhythm fans will soon have a brand new way to tap along to the beat on Switch, as Super Dodgeball Beats will be grooving its way to the console next month. Inspired by fan-favourites like Elite Beat Agents, Rhythm Paradise (Rhythm Heaven, for those of you in the US) and Taiko no Tatsujin
News Start Your Own Power Rangers-Inspired TV Show With Chroma Squad On Switch
A tactical RPG
Behold Studios and Plug In Digital have revealed that Chroma Squad will be suiting up on Nintendo Switch on 1st August. Chroma Squad is a tactical RPG which focuses on five stunt actors who decide to quit their jobs and start their own Power Rangers-Inspired TV show (we've all been there). Players must cast actors, purchase equipment...
News The Legendary Rayquaza Returns To Pokémon GO For A Limited Time
You might even catch a shiny one!
On 31st July, Pokémon GO trainers around the world will be able to capture the legendary dragon/flying-type pocket monster, Rayquaza. This magnificent creature returns to Raid Battles and will be available until 2nd September. If you're really lucky, you might even encounter a shiny Raquaza, as you can see above...
News Sniper Elite 3 Ultimate Edition Scores Physical And Digital Switch Release This October
First gameplay trailer shared, too
Sniper Elite 3 Ultimate Edition has been treated to a brand new gameplay trailer and news of its official Switch release date. The game will arrive on Nintendo's system both digitally and physically on 1st October. The game was first revealed for Switch back in March of this year alongside
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News The Early Switch Lite Leak That Actually Turned Out To Be Real
No one believed it at the time
The Nintendo Switch Lite has been officially revealed and all is well, but remember the months leading up to its announcement when nearly every other day brought fresh rumours and "leaks" with varying levels of believability? It was a tough time to run a Nintendo site, we can tell you. Well, as it turns out, one of...
News Did Nintendo Of Europe Just Accidentally Reveal The Hero's Smash Ultimate Release Date?
It certainly looks like it!
It would appear that Nintendo of Europe has accidentally revealed the release date of the upcoming Version 4.0.0 patch for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. Going on the game's update history, this would suggest that the release date for the next DLC character, The Hero, has also been revealed ahead of time. Just hours ago,...
Reminder This Is Your Last Chance To Buy Nintendo Switch Game Vouchers (North America)
Get 'em while you can!
Back in May, Nintendo started a new promotion which allowed Nintendo Switch Online subscribers to pick up two game vouchers for £84.00 / €99.00 / $99.99. In North America, these are a limited-time offer, and this week sees the end of the promotion. The vouchers can be used on a number of first-party Nintendo favourites...
Review Raiden V: Director's Cut - Bullet Hell On A Budget Both Veterans And Noobs Can Appreciate
Purple homing laser destruction for the whole family
It is hard to believe that Seibu Kaihatsu’s legendary Raiden shmup series graced Nintendo platforms a single time on Super Nintendo, twenty-seven years ago. But do all good things come to those who wait? We find out as Moss and UFO interactive grace the Switch with the 'Director's Cut' of Raiden...
News Zelda: Breath Of The Wild Mod Adds Skyward Sword's Earth Temple Dungeon
And now we want full dungeons in BotW 2
Despite it being well over two years old, we still find ourselves stumbling across The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild stories on a near-daily basis. Sometimes it's a new speedrunning technique, sometimes it's a completely undiscovered area, and sometimes it's a case of passionate fans modding the game to...
News NIS America Hosts Tasty Switch Sale, 18 Games Discounted For A Limited Time (Europe)
Up to 67% off
If you're looking for some great Switch eShop deals you've certainly come to the right place, as publisher NIS America is currently hosting a cracking sale in Europe. 18 games have been discounted in total, with the savings being available until 9th August. The discounts range from 30 to 67% off and there are some great games to be...
UK Charts Fire Emblem: Three Houses Gets Number One, Almost Doubles Awakening's Launch Sales
Comfortably top of the charts
UK chart data is now in for the week ending 27th July, revealing that Fire Emblem: Three Houses has had a tremendous first week on sale which sees it comfortably sitting a number one. The game sits just ahead of Bethesda's Wolfenstein: Youngblood, which also debuted this week. Christopher Dring of GamesIndustrybiz...
News Smash Bros. Ultimate Video Presentation On 30th July Will Reveal The Hero's Release Date
Featuring Masahiro Sakurai
Update: It appears that Nintendo of Europe may have accidentally leaked the release date ahead of time. Original Article: Nintendo has announced a special Super Smash Bros. Ultimate video presentation featuring Masahiro Sakurai will be taking place on 30th July for the next DLC fighter, Hero from the
Random GoldenEye N64 Can Be Beaten With Just One Bullet
Slappers only!
Ah, GoldenEye 007. If you owned a copy of this N64 classic during your youth, you probably also have an ample supply of nostalgic memories to go alongside it, as well as a few angry ones aimed at your friends who chose to play as Oddjob. What you probably don't have, though, is the ability to say that you've completed the game firing...
News New Super Lucky's Tale Burrows Onto Nintendo Switch This November
Another Microsoft-published title on Switch
Playful Studios has revealed that New Super Lucky’s Tale will be jumping, burrowing, and exploring on a Nintendo Switch near you from 8th November, when it will receive a worldwide physical and digital release. Taking inspiration from the likes of Super Mario 64 and other N64 greats, the game is said to...
News HORI Strikes Back With Limited Edition Street Fighter Arcade Sticks For Your Switch
Hadouken in style
The Nintendo Switch has amassed a great selection of fighting games in its short lifespan, including the wonderful Street Fighter 30th Anniversary Collection, which will bring a smile to any retrogaming brawlers face. Of course, if you want to be a fighting champion, then trying to win battles online with Joy-Con is a fool's...
News Sega Mega Drive Mini's European Release Has Been Delayed
But your pre-orders are still valid
The Sega Mega Drive Mini is tantalisingly close to release, but fans in Europe will have to wait a little bit longer than first thought to get their hands on one. The miniature release - which will work in a similar way to Nintendo's very own NES and SNES Classic edition consoles - was scheduled to launch on...
Video Watch Almost 10 Minutes Of PlatinumGames' Astral Chain In New Action Trailer
Off the chain
Nintendo has uploaded a new trailer for PlatinumGames' Astral Chain, showing off almost ten minutes of gameplay footage. The video gives us a good look at the title's "synergetic action", taking us through the basics of the game, sync attacks, legion types, special abilities, how strengthening your legion works, and more. If you're...
News Spike Chunsoft's Mature Visual Novel YU-NO Is Coming To Switch In Europe And Australia
More western territories confirmed
Numskull Games has revealed that it will be teaming up with Japanese developer and publisher Spike Chunsoft once more to release YU-NO: A Girl Who Chants Love at the Bound of this World on Nintendo Switch in Europe and Australia. Earlier this year, a North American release date was revealed with no mention of a...
News Disney Tsum Tsum Festival Gets European Release Date, But No News On The Disney-Themed Switch
Japan exclusive, then?
Bandai Namco Entertainment Europe has revealed that Disney Tsum Tsum Festival will be launching in the region on 8th November, just a month after the game's initial release in Japan. The announcement comes alongside a brand new trailer which gives us a nice glimpse of the mini-games you can expect to enjoy. The game brings...
News Gnaw 'n' Claw To Victory In Animal Fight Club, A Pokémon / Palahniuk Mash-Up
I am Jack's pet monkey-shark hybrid
This game cropped up on the eShop last week, but covering it is a little tough - you see, we're really not supposed to talk about it. However, if you agree to keep shtum we'll disregard the first two rules of the club and clue you lovely people in on it. Coming from Italian developer Corvo Studio, Animal Fight...
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