Guide Pokémon GO Tyrogue Evolution: How To Get Tyrogue, Hitmonlee, Hitmonchan and Hitmontop
How to evolve Tyrogue into Hitmonlee, Hitmonchan and Hitmontop
Random KISS' Gene Simmons Has Something To Say About New Pokémon, Obstagoon
After fans spotted the resemblance
Random This Morpeko Reversible Pokémon Plush Is Adorable But Very Expensive
Choose full belly mode or hangry mode
News The UK Is Getting Its Very Own Pop-Up Pokémon Center
Update: Dates and location revealed
News - 2019, Week 32
Sunday11th Aug 2019
Random This Morpeko Reversible Pokémon Plush Is Adorable But Very Expensive
Choose full belly mode or hangry mode
When the Pokémon YouTube channel showed off an incredibly short two-minute trailer for Sword and Shield earlier this week, one of the new creatures revealed was Morpeko. This electric dark type Pikachu lookalike can change forms, swapping between full belly mode and hangry mode. It's also arguably the most...
News Nintendo, Sony And Microsoft Will Disclose Loot Box Odds
Update: Nintendo issues statement
Update 11/08: Nintendo has now provided Eurogamer with the following statement: At Nintendo, ensuring that our customers can make informed choices when they play our games is very important. As part of our ongoing efforts in this area, Nintendo will require disclosure of drop rates in Nintendo Switch games that...
News Cooking Mama For Switch Will Feature A Vegetarian Mode And Blockchain Tech
Mama knows best
It turns out Cooking Mama has been actually been preparing her next game for quite a while now. After Australian and German classifications were thought to have lifted the lid on the new Switch game, Cooking Mana: Cookstar, it's now been discovered this same title was originally announced way back in February. In a press release...
News Neon Green Joy-Con Set Revealed On Best Buy Website, Pre-Orders Now Available
Arriving this October for $79.99
Switch owners located in North America can now pre-order a neon green Joy-Con set from Best Buy. Both Joy-Con are apparently the same colour as ones featured in the Splatoon 2 themed sets. The only way to previously acquire a full neon green Joy-Con set was to buy the right one in North America or Europe and then...
Poll Box Art Brawl #3 - Resident Evil 4
What'll it be, stranger?
And we're back! Welcome to the third edition of Box Art Brawl, the series where we ask you lovely people to decide which lucky territory got the best box art of a certain retro classic. Last week we looked at Contra (or Probotector as it was known in Europe) and it was decided that the North American muscle-bound variant was...
News Sickhead Games Helped Out With The Grandia HD Collection
It's in safe hands
Next week, JRPG fans get a double dose of nostalgia when the Grandia HD Collection arrives on the Switch eShop. If you're wondering about the accuracy of this high-definition makeover and how it compares to the source material, there's no need to worry. Speaking to Nintendo Everything, GungHo Online Entertainment revealed it...
Saturday10th Aug 2019
Guide How To Catch Smeargle In Pokémon GO (Using GO Snapshot mode)
Ready… Say, “fuzzy Pokés”
As your collection of creatures grows in Pokémon GO, you may start to notice some conspicuous holes in your Pokédex. A select few of these missing entries won’t turn up no matter how far you walk, how many eggs you hatch or how many research tasks you complete. Smeargle is one such Pokémon, and in this guide,...
News Unofficial Legend Of Zelda Cookbook Smashes Its Kickstarter Goal
It's dangerous to cook alone
A Zelda fan and talented cook by the name of Aimee Wood has spent the last two years working on her own unofficial Legend of Zelda cookbook. The Kickstarter campaign has absolutely smashed its $3,000 USD goal, raising more than $46,000 USD at the time of writing. There are still five days to go as well! This complete...
News Hello Games Founder Sean Murray Shows Interest In No Man's Sky Switch Port
"I love the Switch"
When No Man's Sky launched in 2016, the game's player base quickly discovered it was missing multiple features, with the most notable omission being multiplayer. Players even tried to meet up in the game and weren't able to see each other. Sean Murray, the founder of the indie studio Hello Games, received a lot of hate for...
News Turok 2 On Nintendo Switch Doesn't Include Multiplayer
Hunting for answers
When a listing for Turok 2: Seeds of Evil appeared on Nintendo's UK website at the end of last month, oddly there was no mention of the game's multiplayer options. Now that the game is out in the wild, it has been confirmed the Switch eShop version doesn't include the classic split-screen mode or the online and cross-play modes...
Feature Frogwares On Porting The Sinking City's Open World Lovecraftian Horror To Switch
"We are really happy with how the game looks and plays on the Switch"
Combining detective mystery, supernatural Lovecraftian horror and good old fashioned action adventure into one wet and slimy noir-ish tale, The Sinking City released on other platforms back in June and was announced at E3 to be coming to Switch "later this year". Developer...
News Collector Uncovers Nearly 200 Animation Cels From Classic Super Mario Bros. Cartoons
Jackpot!
A self-proclaimed collector who goes by the Twitter handle @max6464646464 has acquired a box of nearly 200 animation cels from the original Super Mario Bros. Super Show and Super Mario Bros. 3 cartoon. Here's what this individual had to say about his lucky finding, along with some photos: The secrets out. I have aquired a box close to...
Random Gears 5 Achievement Tips Hat To Retired Nintendo Of America President
"My Body Is Ready"
Despite being competitors within the video game industry, Nintendo's North American branch maintains healthy relations with Microsoft's Xbox division. In recent times, the two parties have united to get certain games published on the Switch and Banjo-Kazooie featured as a DLC fighter in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. Now, Xbox Game...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (August 10th)
Here are our picks, but what are yours?
This week has been packed to the brim with exciting Pokémon news, angry Zelda fans, and pretty much everything in between, but we've finally reached the weekend. As such, it's time to relax, gather round, and chat about our weekend gaming plans. Feel free to read through our entries below, vote in our poll,...
News There Are Now More Than 5 Million Courses In Super Mario Maker 2
And it's all thanks to the community
Nintendo of America's Twitter account has revealed the Super Mario Maker 2 community on Nintendo Switch has now uploaded more than five million custom courses in less than a few months. To celebrate, it's shared some codes for a couple of levels that are apparently worth checking out. The first is Thwomp's...
Friday9th Aug 2019
Guide Pokémon GO Tyrogue Evolution: How To Get Tyrogue, Hitmonlee, Hitmonchan and Hitmontop
How to evolve Tyrogue into Hitmonlee, Hitmonchan and Hitmontop
On your quest to catch every available Pokémon in the Pokémon GO Pokédex, you will get used to encountering monsters that behave a little differently to the rest. Tyrogue and its personal fight club of evolutions are a good example – a Pokémon that you’ll never see in the wild...
Random KISS' Gene Simmons Has Something To Say About New Pokémon, Obstagoon
After fans spotted the resemblance
Images: Pokémon / @genesimmons Earlier this week, The Pokémon Company shared fresh details for the upcoming Switch games, Pokémon Sword and Shield. Alongside the mischievous Team Yell and the
News This Tiny Nintendo Switch Dock Has Just Obliterated Its Kickstarter Goal
Now your dock is portable, too!
Product developer Human Things has started up a Kickstarter campaign for its latest gizmo, the Genki Covert Dock. It's only been live for a day at the time of writing, but the campaign has already raised more than £300,000. Following in the footsteps of the company's popular Bluetooth audio adapter - which lets you...
News Two More NES Games Join The Nintendo Switch Online Service In August
Japan gets one different title
Later this month, Nintendo is adding two more NES games to its Switch Online service in North America and Europe. Both of these titles will be made available on 21st August. The first is Culture Brain's action-arcade game Kung-Fu Heroes (part of the Super Chinese series) and the second title is the multi-genre action...
News Decade-Old DS Game Dragon Quest V Re-Entered The Japanese Charts This Week
Almost 2,000 copies were sold
Despite being just over ten years old (or way older than that when you consider its original release on the Super Famicom), Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride managed to leap right up into the top 30 best-selling games in Japan this week. The game sold 1,905 copies to make it into 28th position, and as you can...
News Monster Boy Dev Teases Switch Lite-Specific Game Feature
"It only makes sense on Switch Lite"
The new Nintendo Switch Lite is only just over a month away and we're looking forward to seeing how our favourite games from the system feel on a new piece of hardware. It looks like some may actually feel significantly different, if this little tease from FDG Entertainment is anything to go by. The Monster Boy...
Deals Starlink: Battle For Atlas Starter Pack Drops To A Ridiculous £9.99 In The UK
Update: The lowest price ever!
Update (9th Aug, 09:30 BST): Amazingly, the game has dropped even further, now sitting at just £9.99. We'd happily spend a tenner on the Arwing toy alone - this really is becoming a must-have! Original Article (1st Aug, 10:15 BST): If you still haven't picked up a copy of Starlink: Battle for Atlas, there's really...
News Get Some Extra Goodies With Digimon Story Cyber Sleuth: Complete Edition
Pre-order now
During the "Future of Digimon" panel at this year's Anime Expo, Bandai Namco announced Digimon Story Cyber Sleuth: Complete Edition for the Nintendo Switch. It's arriving on 18th October and brings together Cyber Sleuth and Hacker's Memory. Digimon Story: Cyber Sleuth first arrived on the PlayStation Vita in 2015 and Digimon Story:...
News The Evercade Handheld's Latest Cartridge Features Several Rare SNES Games
More retro delights
Yet another wave of games set to be released on Evercade have been shared - the upcoming cartridge-based handheld system which can connect to your TV. You can read all about the new system here if you're not familiar, but for those of you who have seen our previous coverage, let's dive into the good stuff. This latest set of...
News Pichu And Jigglypuff Are Getting Their Very Own Switch Controllers
GameCube-style for a Smashing good time
Accessory maker PDP is back once again, this time with two more controllers which star Pokémon's very own Pichu and Jigglypuff. The controllers will join the company's Wired Fight Pad Pro range. Styled to look and feel like a Nintendo GameCube controller - and therefore digging into that Super Smash Bros...
News Trademarks Hint At A Game Boy Clone From The Aces At Analogue
FPGA or bust?
Analogue is responsible for some of the most accurate hardware clones money can buy, having already released systems that emulate the performance of the NES, SNES and Mega Drive at a hardware level, bringing ref
News The Remake Of The Stylish Cel-Shaded Shooter XIII Has Been Delayed Until 2020
It slipped...
The remake of the cel-shaded first-person shooter XIII (pronounced thirteen) for Nintendo Switch and multiple other platforms has been delayed. After locking in a 13th November release date earlier this year, the title – which originally started out on the GameCube, PlayStation 2, Xbox and PC in 2003 – has now been pushed back to...
News Dragon Quest Builders 2 Has Sold 1.1 Million Copies Worldwide
That's a lot of buildings
Despite only being available in North America and Europe since 12th July, Dragon Quest Builders 2 has now sold more than 1.1 million copies worldwide. Of course, the game has been available in Japan since December last year, but we're sure the sheer number of potential buyers in the west have made a significant difference...
Random The Latest Marvel Team-Up Comic Features A Neat Star Fox 64 Reference
"It came with a Rumble Pak, right?"
It's always cool to see other media give little nods to Nintendo games, whether it be someone playing on a DS in a television show or an obscure reference to a Game Boy in retro-inspired films, and the latest has been spotted in the most recent issue of Marvel Team-Up. The fourth issue of the 2019 run of the...
News Beauty Bottler Bonza! TY The Tasmanian Tiger Has Already Been Funded For Switch
And a new stretch goal has been added
The Switch version of TY the Tasmanian Tiger has been successfully funded on Kickstarter in less than a week. To celebrate the project meeting its $50,000 USD goal, Krome Studios has added a new stretch goal. Thank you to everybody who has pledged so far! We are humbled and honored to have your support in...
News Space Harrier And Puyo Puyo Get Added To The Sega Ages Line Later This Month
Two classics return
The next Sega AGES titles coming to North America and Europe have finally been dated. On 22nd August, you can look forward to the return of Space Harrier and Puyo Puyo. According to the official press release, both titles will be available for $7.99 USD, with commensurate European pricing. Space Harrier promises to recapture the...
Thursday8th Aug 2019
Video See How Long The Switch Revision Can Play Zelda: Breath Of The Wild On Max Settings
An extreme test
Earlier this week, GameXplain looked inside the packaging of the new standard Switch. Now that this is out of the way, it has decided to run a test to see just how long the battery in the revised unit lasts. According to Nintendo's general estimate, this revised model can run for 4.5 - 9 hours, while the old unit is capable of 2.5 -...
News US University To Offer Scholarships For Top Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Players
Think you'd be good enough?
The University of California, Irvine has announced that it will host a pilot scholarship team of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate players during the 2019-20 academic year. The scholarship has been made available thanks to a $50,000 donation from the owners of Street Media, a publishing company led by CEO and gaming fan, Brian...
News This Fully-Functioning Calculator Course In Super Mario Maker 2 Is Utter Genius
How? Just how?
We've seen some cracking courses in Super Mario Maker 2 over the past few weeks, but none have impressed us quite as much as this one. A player going by the name of Helgefan has shared a course called The Cluttered Chaos-Calculator 2. It initially has you choosing two numbers between 0 and 9 and deciding whether you'd like to add...
News UK Spends £1.56 Billion On Video Games In First Half Of 2019, Digital Sales On The Rise
Video game sales dwarf music and video
UK consumers spent £1.56 billion on video games during the first half of 2019, the Entertainment Retailers Association has reported. The figure is a 1% increase from the total spent during the same period in 2018, which reached £1.54 billion. Digital spending rose from £1.34 billion to £1.37 billion,...
Nintendo Download 8th August (North America)
Pillars of Eternity, Sword Art Online and Turok 2!
The latest Nintendo Download update for North America has arrived, and it's bringing new games galore to the eShop in your region. As always, be sure to drop a vote in our poll and comment down below with your potential picks for the week. Enjoy! Nintendo Switch: Pillars of Eternity: Complete...
Nintendo Download 8th August (Europe)
Dead By Daylight! FIA Euro Truck Racing! Turok 2!
The latest Nintendo Download update for Europe has arrived, and it's bringing new games galore to the eShop in your region. As always, be sure to drop a vote in our poll and comment down below with your potential picks for the week. Enjoy! Switch Retail - New Releases: Dead by Daylight (Behaviour...
Video Super Monkey Ball: Banana Blitz HD Gets Its First Gameplay Trailer
Sega shares a first look
Sega has released the very first gameplay trailer for the upcoming Super Monkey Ball: Banana Blitz HD. The game, which is an HD remake of Wii title Super Monkey Ball: Banana Blitz, was finally announced officially last month after weeks of
News Try Cadence Of Hyrule For Free With New Switch eShop Demo
Give it a go!
If you're still yet to experience the wonderful Cadence of Hyrule: Crypt of the NecroDancer Featuring The Legend of Zelda for yourself - we haven't had to type all of that out for a while - then you're in luck, as a demo has now been released to let players check it out for free. A demo for the game appeared the on Japanese eShop...
News Level-5 Releases Debut Trailer For The Original Yo-Kai Watch On Switch
And it looks better than ever
Although the west is still waiting for Yo-Kai Watch 4 to be released locally on the Nintendo Switch, Level-5 has already announced another game from the same series is headed to the system. This time it's a high-definition makeover of the original 3DS game that started it all. Yo-Kai Watch 1 for Nintendo Switch –...
News Samurai Shodown Director Says A Perfectly Balanced Fighting Game Would Be Boring
"we're never going to make it completely flat"
While games like Super Smash Bros. Ultimate strive to be as balanced as possible, one fighting game not as concerned about keeping the playing field level is the Samurai Shodown reboot, coming to the Nintendo Switch later this year. Following on from six Genjuro Kibagami players making the finals...
Feature Rogue Legacy Lead Designer Makes A Super Mario Maker 2 Course
Answer the challenge of Cellar Door Games' Teddy Lee
Welcome back to our ongoing Super Nindie Maker 2 series where game developers create Super Mario Maker 2 levels for the pleasure of you lovely people. In the previous feature we received a bumper crop of crafty courses from Playtonic Games and before that we had a tight autoscroll A
The first of its kind
Remember when we told you about Bitmap Books' upcoming Metal Slug release a couple of months ago? Well, pre-orders are now live, so what are you waiting for? Metal Slug: The Ultimate History is an officially-licensed book which documents the franchise's creation and
News Trine 4 And Trine: Ultimate Collection Will Both Enchant Switch This October
Get all four games on the same day
Frozenbyte and publisher Modus Games have today revealed the release date for Trine 4. The game will be arriving on Switch on 8th October, with Trine: Ultimate Collection also launching on the very same day. If you haven't seen much of Trine 4 up until now, make sure to check out the new trailer above - we can...
News WWE Superstars Join Brawlhalla In Special SummerSlam Crossover
New mode also added
Ubisoft has announced its free-to-play arena fighter Brawlhalla is teaming up with WWE superstars in a special crossover. This collaboration sees Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, John Cena, Becky Lynch and Xavier Woods added to the game as part of a new themed event. In addition to these new playable fighters, you'll also get access...
News New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe And FIFA 19 Are Europe's Best-Selling Games Of 2019 So Far
When looking at physical sales
New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe and FIFA 19 are sitting right at the top of the best-selling games list in Europe so far this year. The news comes from official charts and market research data supplier, GfK Entertainment (thanks, GamesIndustry.biz), which has compiled a new, cross-platform report on physica
News Bite The Bullet Is An RPG Where You Eat Enemy Corpses To Power-Up
And it's coming to Switch
RPGs and food go perfectly hand-in-hand - who doesn't love exploring Hyrule with a pizza on the go? - but Bite The Bullet combines those two hobbies in a completely different way. And yes, pizza is a hobby. Previously announced for PC, but confirmed for Switch as of today, Bite The Bullet has players satisfying their...
News River City Melee Mach!! Arrives On The Japanese Switch eShop This October
Prepare to fight!
Earlier this year, prior to the reveal of River City Girls, Arc System Works announced Downtown Rantou Koushinkyoku Mach!! – a new entry in the Kunio-kun series – for the Switch and multiple other platforms. This title goes by the name River City Melee Mach!! here in the west and according to news within the latest issue of...
News Harvest Moon: Mad Dash Will Get European Switch Release Thanks To Rising Star Games
Fast-paced farming on the go
Natsume and Rising Star Games have announced a partnership which will bring Harvest Moon: Mad Dash to Europe this autumn. The game, which was first revealed just days before E3 this year, is described as a fast-paced farming game. It allows players to go solo or take a few friends along for some harvesting, fishing, and...
News Agent A: A Puzzle In Disguise Brings Stylish Super Spy Adventure To Switch This Month
Play through 100 inventory-based puzzles
Super spy adventure-puzzle game Agent A: A Puzzle in Disguise is stalking onto a Nintendo Switch near you later this month, it has been confirmed. The game has you playing as Agent A in a stylish world full of retro-futuristic contraptions, hidden gizmos, gadgets, and more. You'll need to explore a labyrinth...
Wednesday7th Aug 2019
Reminder You Can Now Play Mario Tennis Aces For Free With Nintendo Switch Game Trials
Switch Online subscribers only!
Reminder (7th Aug, 09:10 BST): As a reminder, Nintendo Switch Online subscribers can now go ahead and play Mario Tennis Aces for free until 13th August (23:59 UK time). What are you waiting for? Update (2nd Aug, 16:15 BST): The same offer has now also been confirmed for North America, although the 'Game Trials'...
News Pokémon Sword And Shield Will Feature Galarian Forms, New Rivals And Team Yell Revealed
And a 'Hangry' Pokémon!
As promised just a couple of days ago, new information has been released concerning the upcoming Pokémon Sword and Shield for Nintendo Switch. You can see the announcements for yourself in the video above. Among them are new Galarian forms of fan-favourite monsters, a new, form-changing Pokémon, new rivals, and an...
Hardware 8BitDo SN30 Pro+ Review - The Best Third-Party Switch Controller Just Got Better
Evolution, baby
Accessory maker 8BitDo isn't a company that's content to sit back and relax. It has been iterating and improving on its range of wireless controllers for many years now, releasing new variants (as well as welcome firmware updates) to ensure they meet the needs of the widest range of players. The 8BitDo SN30 Pro+ is the latest and...
Reminder Vote For Your Favourite Nintendo DS Games
We need your help to rate the finest Dual Screen games
Update: A big thank you to everybody who has already voted when this went live over the weekend - to anyone who missed it, feel free to dive in below and help us rank the top 50 Nintendo DS games ever. Carry on! Later this year we'll be celebrating the 15th anniversary of the Nintendo DS, a...
Video The "Impossible" Ports That Shouldn't Exist On Nintendo Switch
Something special
The Switch might not be as powerful as traditional video game consoles currently on the market, but that hasn't stopped developers from reaching for the stars. Plenty of talented developers and publishers aren't even phased by its limitations. In fact, a lot of games designed from the ground up for other systems have successfully...
News Nintendo Announces "Heroes VS Villains" Tournament Event For Smash Bros. Ultimate
Starts later this week
A week on from the release of Dragon Quest's Hero in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Nintendo has announced its new weekly event. It's a three-day tournament titled "Heroes VS Villains" that starts this Friday and runs for three days. Here are the details about it, courtesy of the Nintendo Australia Twitter account: The...
News DuckTales: Remastered Is Leaving The Wii U eShop On 9th August
Get it while you can
The Capcom-Unity blog has revealed DuckTales: Remastered will be removed from multiple digital storefronts including the Wii U eShop on 9th August. If you've already purchased the game, you'll still be able to access and play it after this date. The title will be on sale for 75% off on most platforms until it gets removed...
News New Switch Models To Reportedly Benefit From Sharp's Energy Efficient IGZO Displays
Another welcome update
With Nintendo Switch Lite launching next month, as well as an upgrade to the already-existing machine now appearing in stores, we're starting to be presented with new hardware options which offer improved performance over the flagship model. A report from th
News The Grandia HD Collection Arrives Next Week On The Switch eShop
Updated and enhanced
Fans of the JRPG genre are in for one heck of a treat next week when Grandia HD Collection arrives on the Switch eShop on 16th August. GungHo Online Entertainment originally revealed this collection back in August 2018 and more recently in June this year said the title was coming soon. This collection includes the first and...
Review Subdivision Infinity DX - A Decent Port Of A Tight Little Dogfighter
Infinity gauntlet
If there’s one genre that fills our hearts with glee and childlike joy, it’s the good old fashioned space dogfighter. From the early days of Elite and Star Wars: TIE Fighter all the way to EVE: Valkyrie and Rebel Galaxy, taking to the stars and blowing other starships into crystalised bits has never really lost its lustre...
News Pokémon Sword And Shield Introduces 'Poké Jobs', A New Way To Net Rare Items
And gain experience, too
The Pokémon Sword and Shield news just keeps flying in with new information now being shared on 'Poké Jobs', a new feature that will be present in the game. Despite not being mentioned at all in the new trailer shared today, the games' official website has shared details on this new in-game option. You'll find that plenty...
News Psyonix Says Goodbye To Paid And Randomised Crates In Rocket League
"we are dedicated to creating the best possible experience"
When Psyonix revealed it had been acquired by Epic Games in May, it didn't exactly go down well the Rocket League community. In fact, Psyonix was so concerned about how its fanbase would react, it released an FAQ to ease any concerns about potential gameplay adjustments and platform...
News Pokémon Sword And Shield's Team Yell Sound Like A Total Nightmare, In The Best Way Possible
Prepare to have your battles ruined
We've just been treated to a lovely dollop of new information on Pokémon Sword and Shield - what do you mean 'you haven't seen it'? Go and watch it now! The very end of the new trailer was dedicated to the game's antagonists, Team Yell. Just like Team Rocket, Team Magma/Aqua, Team Galactic, and others before...
News PQube Celebrates 10th Anniversary With Switch Sale, Up To 60% Off 18 Different Games
Here's the full list of offers
UK-based publisher PQube is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year, and to share those celebrations with players, the studio is hosting a lovely sale on the Switch eShop. It all kicks off tomorrow, 8th August, and will last until the 22nd. You'll find fighting games, visual novels, Japanese goodness and more...
Japanese Charts Super Mario Maker 2 Knocks Fire Emblem: Three Houses Off Top Spot
Mario's-a-number one (again)
Famitsu's Japanese chart figures are now in for 29th July - 4th August, revealing that Fire Emblem: Three Houses has lost its top place position. The internal rivalry between Nintendo mascots is fierce at the moment, as it was actually Super Mario Maker 2 which managed to sell enough copies to just take first place...
Review The Forbidden Arts - Repetitive Combat Prevents This Platformer From Catching Fire
A spellbinding adventure?
A lot of games these days like to capitalise on nostalgia. Whether it’s with pixelated graphics or callbacks via specific gameplay mechanics like side-scrolling platforming, old school enthusiasts have more choices than ever before. The Forbidden Arts feels very much like game straight from the GameCube era, with a...
Review Hamsterdam - Lengthy Loads And Mobile Tropes Hamper This Hamster
Rats on, rats off
If there’s one thing we’ve learned from video games, it’s that heroes come in all sorts of shapes and sizes. From the straight laced Hylian hero Link to the wise cracking Umbra Witch Bayonetta, devs have given us some of the most memorable characters in any medium thanks to their unique design and endearing personalities...
News The Original Ittle Dew Brings Its Zelda-Inspired Adventure To Switch Next Week
Play it all over again
The original Ittle Dew is making its way to Nintendo Switch and we really don't have long to wait until we can play it all over again. The game, which was actually pitched to Nintendo as a Legend of Zelda game before forming its own identity, sees you crashing onto a strange island and heading out on an adventure full of...
News Krome Studios Launches Kickstarter For A Switch Version Of TY The Tasmanian Tiger
Return to the land down under
After a teaser yesterday, a Kickstarter project for a Nintendo Switch version of the original TY the Tasmanian Tiger game has now been launched. Krome Studios is seeking $50,000 USD to bring a remastered version of the first entry – originally released in 2002 on the GameCube and multiple other platforms – to the...
Random Minecraft: Wii U Edition Nearly Featured This Charming Yoshi Horse Skin
Yeah, no thanks
In what is the most important article you'll read today, we share with you undeniable evidence that Yoshi and horses should not mix. When global phenomenon Minecraft crafted its very own release on Wii U several years ago, a Super Mario Mash-Up Pack was released featuring fan-favourite characters. The usual suspects such as Mario,...
News SteamWorld Quest Gets New Game+ Mode, Legend Remix Difficulty And More In Free Update
And we really don't have long to wait
Image & Form has announced that its latest title SteamWorld Quest will be receiving a free update to make the game even more enticing than it was before. The best news? You'll be able to check it out starting from tomorrow. The update will take the game to Version 2.0, with the main new addition being a New...
News Construction Simulator 2 US - Console Edition Gets Planning Permission For Release On Switch
With 60 "challenging" jobs to complete
We hope you really dig the idea of construction, because Construction Simulator 2 US - Console Edition is building up to a release on Switch. OK, that's all the puns safely out of our system. "Due to popular demand", the game's Console Edition - which is currently available on PS4 and Xbox One - will now be...
News Live The Life Of A News Editor In Headliner: NoviNews, A Simulation Game Coming To Switch
Well, this sounds familiar
With a healthy number of 'very positive' Steam user reviews tucked firmly under its belt, news editor simulator Headliner: NoviNews is set to make its own headlines on Switch. The game throws you in at the deep end by having you take on the role of chief editor at the country's largest news publication. You'll be acting...
Tuesday6th Aug 2019
If you please Mrs Voorhees
Note. As of November 2020, the game's servers are no longer live and online play is only available via peer-to-peer matchmaking. Much like the film franchise from which he arose, Jason Voorhees has had a very inconsistent run of quality in video games over the years. He had some okay-ish outings on the NES and the...
Review Omega Labyrinth Life - A Robust Dungeon Crawler With Plant-Based Padding
Roguelife
We’ve looked at several games over the past few months with a focus on fanservice: some of them offering cheeky, inoffensive fun in short bursts (Dead or Alive Xtreme 3: Scarlet); others spicing up some lacklustre mechanics with surreal frivolity (Panty Party); others still that utterly fail to disguise boring gameplay with jiggle...
News Looks Like We're Getting A New Cooking Mama Game On Switch
Cooking Mama: Cookstar
Although it isn't actually developed by Nintendo, Cooking Mama is a series which has certainly made the company's platforms its home. We've seen a total of seven games appear exclusively on Nintendo machines in the past, with just the original game also seeing a release elsewhere on iOS. Now, it would appear the next game in...
Video Watch An Unboxing Of The New And Improved Nintendo Switch Revision
Better than ever
Last week, we heard how the new standard Nintendo Switch with improved battery life was already on sale in certain countries. Now, the fine folks over at GameXplain have got their hands on one of these new models. Of course, when you get a new system, there's only one thing to do: an unboxing video on YouTube! In this 10-minute...
News Pokémon Card Gets Banned From World Championships To Avoid Player Confusion
Card used Confusion! It's super effective!
Pokémon cards being banned from official tournament events isn't anything new - usually, a card might be deemed illegal if it turns out to be too powerful or if it affects the game in an unfair way - but this new ban is a particularly odd example. Blaine's Quiz Show Blaine's Quiz Show, a card from the...
News Smash Bros. Pro Player Banned From Tournament After Match Fixing Admission
"I vow to never try to manipulate a match result again"
A match-fixing scandal has reportedly rocked the Super Smash Bros. Ultimate competitive scene in North America. Zack Lauth, a player who goes by the name "CaptainZack" in the professional fighting scene, revealed on Twitter he has been barred from entering the upcoming Super Smash Con...
News DC Universe Online Blasts Onto Switch Today For Free
No Switch Online subscription required
The Switch is being treated to another dose of superhero action today in the form of DC Universe Online. The game is a free-to-play, massively multiplayer online game unsurprisingly set in the DC universe which has players creating their own unique character. From there, you can who buddy up with and fight...
News Sega To Reveal Mystery AAA Game At Gamescom This Month
What could it be?
Sega has just lifted the lid on its lineup for Gamescom 2019, revealing that a mystery AAA game is about to be unveiled. Attendees will be able to have a first-hand look at Catherine: Full Body, Two Point Hospital - which was recently revealed for Switch - the upcoming Sega Mega Drive Mini console,
Random This FC Barcelona Video Might As Well Be A Nintendo Switch Ad
Who doesn't love playing Switch?
Being the pretty serious Nintendo fans that we are here at Nintendo Life (what gave the game away?), we often find ourselves sharing knowing little nods with others who use their Switch, 3DS, or even Game Boys out and about in public. It's nice to know that other people share your hobby and it's interesting to see...
News Four Fire Emblem: Three Houses Characters Will Appear In Fire Emblem: Heroes Tomorrow
More characters, more fun
It's a great time to be a Fire Emblem fan, what with the super-popular Fire Emblem: Three Houses out now on Switch and smartphone game Fire Emblem: Heroes serving as a nice companion to the main course. Now, those two games are set to combine once again with new characters making the mobile leap. On 7th August at
Hands On Enter The Gungeon's Physical Edition Is Sure To Brighten Up Your Gaming Shelves
Pew! Pew!
Devolver Digitial and Dodge Roll's twin-stick roguelike Enter The Gungeon launched on Switch all the way back at the end of 2017 and has finally received a physical release thanks to Nighthawk Interactive and Special Reserve Games. Beyond the case and game card (which includes the full game, all of its previously released DLC, and an...
News The Free Lite Version Of Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 For Switch Has Been Delayed
It's still powering up
After announcing a free-to-play version of Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 would be released on the Switch eShop, Bandai Namco has now delayed this version of the game. It was originally due to arrive tomorrow, on 7th August. There's no word on exactly when it will be released now. When it is made available, it will be a limited-time...
Video Say Hello To Misako, One Of The Heroines Of River City Girls
Arrives on Switch this September
To promote its upcoming September release, River City Girls, WayForward has shared a brief trailer over on Twitter and YouTube showcasing Misako – one of the heroines in the game, who is described as tough, impulsive and always ready for a fight. Say hello to Misako, one of the hot-blooded heroines of River City...
News Pokémon Studio Creatures Inc. Is Recruiting Developers For Detective Pikachu On Switch
Detective Pika 2
Pokémon Sword and Shield might be the upcoming games getting all of the attention, but let's not forget that we also have a Nintendo Switch Detective Pikachu sequel to look forward to. We haven't heard anything about the upcoming sequel since it was first announced earlier this year, but developer Creatures Inc. has today shared a...
News Heavy Metal Platformer Valfaris Is Getting A Physical Switch Release This November
Groovy
Indie game publisher Merge Games has revealed that it will be turning its publishing skills up to eleven to release Valfaris on Switch in physical form. The game is a heavy metal infused 2D action-platformer featuring "brutal" combat, deadly enemies, retro-inspired pixel art and a blood-pumping soundtrack. You can see how it plays out for...
News Co-Op Shoot-And-Slash Dungeon Crawler Riverbond Announced For Switch
Includes indie crossover skins
Cococucumber has announced it will release its shoot-and-slash multiplayer dungeon crawler Riverbond on the Switch later this year. The game supports up to four players in couch co-op and is all about destroying mobs, taking down bosses and treasure hunting in a "stunning" voxel world. The game has "real-time" physics...
News Noir Switch Game Liberated Has You Playing Through A Moving Comic Book
See how it works in new trailer
The first gameplay trailer has been released for Liberated, an upcoming graphic novel which is scheduled to release on Switch later this year. The game takes place inside the pages of a comic book, with action sequences seamlessly transitioning from one panel to the next. You'll find action, stealth, and puzzle...
News Lord Zedd Joins The Fight In The First Season Of Power Rangers: Battle For The Grid
A new challenger appears
Power Rangers: Battle for the Grid is perhaps one of the most underrated fighting games to date and well worth your time if you are a fan of the series. When this title first arrived on the Switch eShop earlier this year, it was a little light on content. Since then, the developer nWay has bolstered the value of the game by...
News Both Guacamelee! Games Launch On Switch In Physical Form Today
Guacamelee! One-Two Punch Collection
The Guacamelee! One-Two Punch Collection, a physical bundle including both Guacamelee! Super Turbo Championship Edition and Guacamelee! 2, launches today on Nintendo Switch. At present, you'll only be able to pick up the bundle from North American retailers, but fear not: a European release is "coming soon". The...
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Random Zelda Fan Smashes PS4 In Rage As Breath Of The Wild 'Clone' Genshin Impact Is Revealed
Fans protest at ChinaJoy event
Several interesting tidbits of information have come out of this year's ChinaJoy event over the last few days - Nintendo shared more details about its plans to launch Switch in the region, and a brand new Rabbids game was revealed amongst other things - but this little story is absolutely bonkers. One of the games...
Review Doom 3 - A Dark, Unnerving Oddity In The Slayer Series That Still Impresses
A Hell of a looker
The recent release of the Doom trilogy on Switch has been a welcome one, even though it’s been one mired in controversy over ‘login-gate’. Doom remains a fantastic game more than a quarter of a century after its initial launch, and that’s more or less the case with Doom II as well. Doom 3, meanwhile, is a very different...
News The UK Is Getting Its Very Own Pop-Up Pokémon Center
Update: Dates and location revealed
Update (5th Aug, 10:50 BST): New information has revealed that the Pokémon Center will be a pop-up store that will be open to the public from 18th October until 15th November (dates are subject to change). It'll be located at Westfield London, Ariel Way, Shepherd’s Bush, W12 7GF and will include exclusive...
News This New Device Lets You Use Airpods And Other Bluetooth Headphones With Your Switch
For use with wireless headphones and speakers
Accessory maker Bionik has revealed the BT Audio Sync, a new device which allows players to use Bluetooth headphones with their Nintendo Switch. The device plugs directly into your Switch console if you're playing in handheld, or uses a little adaptor (which comes included) if you'd prefer to play in...
News Luigi's Mansion 3 Glow In The Dark Steelbook Now Available To Pre-Order In The UK
Snag a spooky bonus
Last month, we reported on a glow-in-the-dark steelbook for Luigi's Mansion 3 that was exclusive to Australia. We were hoping it might also end up popping up in other regions, and it has now done exactly that with a very welcome UK appearance. Yes, UK buyers can now pre-order a copy of Luigi's Mansion 3 at GAME and receive the...
News More Pokémon Sword And Shield Info To Be Dropped On 7th August
Jot down these times
Our next taste of Pokémon Sword and Shield info is set to arrive later this week, it has been revealed. The news comes from the official Pokémon Twitter account, which is referring to the upcoming info drop as a 'Galar Research Update'. It is scheduled to arrive on Wednesday 7th August at 6am PDT (so that's 9am EDT / 2pm BST...
News BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle 2.0 Update Adding Nine DLC Fighters This November
They got a tank!
Following the conclusion of the EVO 2019 Grand Finals for BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle, Arc System Works announced its popular fighting game would receive a sizable free update on 21st November and a paid add-on pack including nine DLC characters. Version 2.0 will include balance adjustments for each character already in the game's...
UK Charts Fire Emblem: Three Houses Fends Off FIFA Threat For Second Week At Number One
Taking the UK by storm
UK chart data is now in for the week ending 3rd August, revealing that Fire Emblem: Three Houses has managed to keep hold of its first-place position for a second week. The game managed to fend off FIFA 19 to claim top prize, despite the fact that the football behemoth saw a price promotion as we near the start of the new...
Video Here's Your First Look At Rabbids: Adventure Party On Nintendo Switch
First off-screen footage shared
Last week brought the surprise reveal of a brand new Rabbids game on Switch. From Ubisoft, the game is called Rabbids: Adventure Party and appears to be a China-exclusive release. If you're a super-fan of the raving Rabbids, or perhaps if Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle converted you, you're probably intrigued to see...
News Darksiders II Deathinitive Edition Officially Announced For Switch, Release Date Revealed
Physical confirmed
Darksiders II Deathinitive Edition has finally been officially confirmed for Nintendo Switch after multiple listings gave the game away (rather literally) earlier this year. Yes, THQ Nordic has revealed that the game will launch on Switch both physically and digitally on 26th September. Back in May, THQ-owned Koch Media's very...
News Nintendo Reveals The Switch eShop's Most Popular Games For July 2019 (Europe)
From Mario to Monopoly
Nintendo has shared a list of the top 15 most-downloaded eShop games of July 2019 in Europe, and it's hardly surprising to see which two games have found their way to the very top of the list. Super Mario Maker 2, which released at the very end of June, has managed to top the list, with Fire Emblem: Three Houses following...
Video Sonic Stars In The Latest Episode Of Cartoon Network's OK K.O.! Let's Be Heroes
Gotta go fast
Last month, we found out an entire episode of Cartoon Network's OK K.O.! animated series would be dedicated to a crossover with Sonic the Hedgehog and Miles "Tails" Prower. The episode aired on 4th August and was titled "Let's Meet Sonic". It saw the blue blur and the two-tailed fox visit the plaza to team up with the enthusiastic...
News Dr. Mario World To Receive New Doctors And Stages This Week, Including Dr. Daisy
Dr. Daisy will see you now
Nintendo's latest smartphone game Dr. Mario World will receive an update this week which is set to introduce new stages and characters. The game will be undergoing maintenance on 6th August from 10pm PT until 1am PT the following morning, with all of the new content planned to be available immediately afterwards. The...
News Indie Publisher Playdigious Announces Four Games For Nintendo Switch
One launches this week
Indie publisher Playdigious, which has previously released a number of games across mobile devices, has revealed that it is expanding into the world of PC and console. It has announced four new games as part of the reveal and all of them are coming to Switch. Let's take a look, shall we? Pix the Cat (Pastagames):...
News Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Sets Peak Viewership Record At EVO 2019
A smashing good time had by all
Over the weekend, the world's largest fighting game tournament event EVO 2019 took place in Las Vegas, Nevada. One of the games on show was Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, which just so happens to have smashed a world record in the process. The game reportedly reached a peak viewership of more than 279,000 on Twitch this...
News Sega Ages Columns II Arrives On The Japanese Switch eShop Later This Week
Includes the original Columns
A Japanese release date for the next Sega Ages titles has been locked in. That's right, Switch owners in this location will be able to download Columns II: The Voyage Through Time on 8th August for 999 yen. Of course, if you have access to a Japanese Switch eShop account, you can always buy and download the game ahead...
News SNK Announces A Second Season Of DLC For The Samurai Shodown Reboot
Game arrives on Switch later this year
In case you forgot, the Samurai Shodown reboot slashes its way onto the Switch in the fourth quarter of 2019. Despite the fact Nintendo fans are still waiting for the base game to be released, SNK at EVO 2019 announced a second season of DLC for the game. It includes four additional characters and will arrive...
News Midnight Evil Plays On Your Childhood Nightmares, And It's Coming To Switch This Year
Can you survive the night?
Polish indie developer, Draw Distance, has announced that Midnight Evil is gearing up for a spooky Switch release. The game is a story-driven first-person horror where players take on the role of William Crinkle, a child who is being attacked by goblin-like creatures known as Urklings. These beasts love nothing more than...
News Look After Your Mental Health In Shadows 2: Perfidia, A Survival Horror Headed To Switch
Launches tomorrow
Launching tomorrow on Nintendo Switch is Shadows 2: Perfidia, a survival horror game which offers a "unique mental health system". Inspired by games like Penumbra and Layers of Fear, Shadows 2: Perfidia has players exploring a darkened office complex to uncover the truth behind a series of horrifying events. You'll play as one of...
News Shinobi Spirits S: Legend Of Heroes Brings Cuddly But Fiesty Ninja Action To Switch
Lead the Beast Brigade in battle
Available on Switch as we speak is Shinobi Spirits S: Legend of Heroes, a ninja action game with a cast of cuddly characters. You'll play as Saizo Kirigakure, leader of the Beast Brigade, and use your ninja abilities to defeat your enemies as part of the resistance. You'll be fighting alongside comrades, finding...
News Lethal League Blaze On Switch Receiving An Optimisation Patch To Improve Performance
Funky fresh fix
If you passed on Lethal League Blaze when it arrived on the Switch eShop last month, it might be worth taking another look at in the near future. One of the game's team members at Team Reptile recently responded to a complaint over on Reddit about the Switch version's performance and reassured the community the game would soon be...
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