Community Pokémon GO Friend Codes - Share Yours Here To Gain Easy XP
Level up quickly and make a new friend for the Jump-Start Research quest
Guide Where To Buy The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening Limited Edition
Update: It's back in stock at GAME, be quick!
Guide Where To Buy The Nintendo Switch Online Super NES Controllers
Update: "Currently unavailable"
Random Nintendo's Latest Firmware Update For Switch Removed A Neat Effect
A little less colourful and charming
Review FIFA 20 - A Shamelessly Cynical Attempt To Swindle Switch-Owning Footy Fans
This can't Coutinho happening
News - 2019, Week 40
Sunday6th Oct 2019
Community Pokémon GO Friend Codes - Share Yours Here To Gain Easy XP
Level up quickly and make a new friend for the Jump-Start Research quest
The introduction of a 'Friendship' system in Pokémon GO was one of the biggest changes since the game began. Making a new friend is the very first task of the recent Jump-Start Research quest, so many of us are scrambling to find someone we haven't already added over the past...
News Walmart Breaks Street Date For The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Complete Edition
Get a headstart
Oh no, it's happened again! Following on from Walmart selling The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening amiibo ahead of schedule, the US retail giant has now reportedly broken the street date for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Complete Edition. The Sw
Feature Nintendo Life eShop Selects - September 2019
September's best Switch eShop games!
Yet another month has flown by, and wow what a month it was. We often reach the end of each month wondering how so many great games have made it to Switch, but September really was something else. So, as is now tradition, it's time for the Nintendo Life eShop Selects! These awards aim to celebrate the best of...
News Nintendo's Wider Switch Joy-Con Design Was One Of Many Ideas That Never Saw The Light Of Day
What could have been
Prior to the release of the Switch, Nintendo filed a series of Joy-Con patents with the Japanese patent office in August 2016. Some had buttons in different locations, D-pads, no control sticks and there was even a wide design in consideration. Although we already know
Review Candleman - A Relaxing And Illluninating Little Platformer
Look for the light
On the surface, Candleman might seem like an immediate write-off. An anthropomorphised candle isn’t, after all, one of the most immediately engaging or relatable video game characters – it’s just, well, a candle. But to disregard Candleman without giving it a fair shot would be a mistake, as this is a genuinely enjoyable...
News First 4 Figures Teases Its Luigi's Mansion 3 Statue
More details to be revealed soon
First 4 Figures has announced it's releasing a spooky PVC statue to celebrate the release of Luigi's Mansion 3 on the Nintendo Switch this Halloween. It's probably going to be pricey, and while you might expect it to be overly large, the teaser clip below says it's only 9" in size, which is rather small compared to...
Review Arcade Love: Plus Pengo! - A Unique Bundle Of Japanese Zaniness
Arcade beatings, shooting and Pengos for everyone
Triangle Service's debut title for the Switch is a fairly safe option for the small developer, which compiles three of their previously-published arcade titles – along with a unique 2012 version of Sega's Pengo – into a single package. But is it worth investing in Arcade Love: Plus Pengo!, which...
News Link's Awakening Sold More Than 430,000 Copies Across Europe In Its First Three Days
The region's fastest-selling Switch game of 2019
Earlier this week, we heard how The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening had become the fastest-selling Switch title of 2019 within Europe. Nintendo provided this information via its UK Twitter account. Unfortunately, it didn't provide any sales figures. Now, though, the website 4Players (thanks for the...
Poll Box Art Brawl #11 - Final Fight
Almost certainly NOT the final fight
Welcome to this week's Box Art Brawl, the ongoing series where box art variants from around the world face off against one another to find out which is the fairest of them all. Who wins? You decide. Last week we featured GoldenEye 007 and the world's best known (and therefore presumably worst) secret agent...
News Reggie Inducted Into Video Game Hall Of Fame With Life Time Achievement Award
A living legend
The former Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aimé – who was replaced by Doug Bowser earlier this year – has received the prestigious "Walter Day Life Time Achievement Award" from the International Video Game Hall of Fame. Triforce, who "was always first in line" at Nintendo's launch events, put forward the nomination...
Saturday5th Oct 2019
Review Dead By Daylight - Fun Online Horror Action That's Ugly And Expensive On Switch
Daylight Robbery?
Dead By Daylight is an asymmetrical, online-only survival horror game that has been pitting teams of survivors against crazed killers since 2016. The story sees innocent bystanders pulled into the world of the Entity, a supernatural being awakened from its slumber by the horrific actions of the cast of killers you get to play as...
Video This Stunning Trailer Turns The Zelda: Breath Of The Wild Sequel Into A N64 Game
"Not in development"
When Nintendo revealed a sequel to The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild was officially in development at this year's E3, the darker tone was immediately noticeable. In fact, we sort of got Majora's Mask vibes, as there was so much doom and gloom present within the teaser trailer. With this in mind, a modeler and animator...
News The Pokémon Sword And Shield Live Stream Is Now Over
24 hours later
Update - Sat 5th Oct, 2019 14:15 BST: In the final hour we got another glimpse of Pikachu and this was followed by two of the supposed Galarian Ponyta appearing on the screen. The one on the left lit up (see the image above) and the one on the right apparently doesn't have a tail. The stream eventually cut out, and then all that could...
News Game Freak Considered "Changing Up" The Battle System In Pokémon Sword And Shield
But wanted to express turn-based battles in the ultimate form
One staple of Pokémon is the turn-based battle gameplay. Without it, the series probably wouldn't have been as successful as it is today. While the upcoming releases Sword and Shield for the Nintendo Switch have incorporated a lot of new ideas, there were a few of them that didn't make...
Review Galaxy Champions TV - Smash Up Your TV With This Engaging Twin-Stick Blaster
"I'd buy that for a dollar!"
Rewind back to last week’s review of Contra: Rogue Corps and we discussed how not getting the basic building blocks of a twin-stick shooter right ensured that your game – no matter how much bloat, padding and on-trend features you bulked it up with – would ultimately fail to keep players engaged or hooked. This is...
News Chucklefish Reveals Free DLC Commander Coming Soon To Wargroove
It's hammer time!
Chucklefish has announced it will be adding a new commander to its tactical turn-based strategy game Wargroove as free DLC. While the developer and publisher couldn't share all of the details about this upcoming DLC, it was able to confirm it will be available very soon. The new commander is the Outlaw Chief Wulfar. If you've...
News Blizzard Still "Exploring" How To Bring Cross-Play To Overwatch
But it's "more difficult than people realise"
With the team-based shooter Overwatch on its way to Nintendo Switch, Blizzard has been asked once again if cross-play is on the cards, in hope heroes across all platforms can one day unite in-game. We heard in September how the company was still trying to determine if such a thing even made sense, and...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (October 5th)
Here are our picks, but what are yours?
We've made it to the end of yet another week, this time full of new Switch updates and more Switch Lite drift talk, so now it's time to put all that behind us and relax with our favourite games. The Nintendo Life team have gathered to chat about our gaming plans for the next couple of days, and we'd love for...
Friday4th Oct 2019
Guide Where To Buy The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening Limited Edition
Update: It's back in stock at GAME, be quick!
Update: 4th Oct 2019 - GAME currently have stock again, get in there quickly! If you've got your eye on The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening's lovely Limited Edition - or even if you're only hearing about it for the very first time - you've certainly come to the right place. We've gathered together...
News There Are Switch Docks, And Then There's This Zelda: Link's Awakening Switch Dock
Holy Wind Fish
Back in January of last year, we featured an awesome, custom-made Super Mario Odyssey-themed Switch dock which had been created by Etsy seller, Senpai3D. Now, they're back, and this new creation is every bit as wonderful as the last. What you see before you is a 3D-printed model of Koholint Island, the setting of Zelda: Link's...
Guide Where To Buy Sega Genesis / Mega Drive Mini
Get your retro Sega fix
It feels like it has taken an eternity for Sega to get around to releasing its own answer to the NES and Super NES Classic Editions. While the much-disliked AtGames has plopped out wonky Genesis / Mega Drive clones for years now, this new venture promised to be something different – and
Watch Pokémon Sword And Shield's 24-Hour Livestream Is Now Live
What will we see?
Update (4th Oct, 14:00 BST): Okay folks, it's time! You can now tune in to the Pokémon Sword and Shield livestream. We're not entirely sure what to expect, but the premise has us very intrigued indeed. <liveblog id="pokemon_livestream_2019-04-10" tags="#PokemonSwordShield" video=" Original Article (27th Sep, 14:45 BST):...
News Animal Crossing: New Horizons, Luigi's Mansion 3 And More To Be Featured At Nintendo Live 2019
Demos, photo ops and more
Nintendo has provided further details on its upcoming 'Nintendo Live 2019' event, a gaming expo of sorts that celebrates all things - you guessed it... Nintendo. Initially revealed a couple of months ago, Nintendo Live 2019 will be taking place on 13th - 14th October at the Kyoto International Conference Center. We already...
News Untitled Goose Game Is A Huge Success, Team Says It Can 'Keep Making Games As Long As It Likes'
Over 100,000 copies sold
We all saw it coming, but Untitled Goose Game has become a tremendous success. Since its launch on 20th September, the game has managed to find itself sitting at the top of the Switch eShop charts in a number of countries, sometimes even squeezing ahead of Nintendo's very own The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening, and the...
News The Pokémon Company Issues A Statement About The Number Of Gyms In Sword And Shield
The new entries will still offer a "traditional Gym" experience
Earlier this week, we found out Pokémon Sword and Shield would include a "whopping" 18 Gyms, split across 'Major' and 'Minor' leagues in a Game Informer cover story. Although we already knew different Gyms would appear depending on which version of the game you were playing, The...
Review Puzzle Quest: The Legend Returns - A Worthy Upgrade Of A Solid Match-Three RPG
A tile matching quest for the ages
Originally released back in 2007 for the Nintendo DS, Puzzle Quest was something of a surprise hit. Expertly blending the tile-matching mechanics of Bejeweled with more traditional RPG mechanics like turn-based battles, you could almost argue that it pioneered a completely new sub-genre. Of course, in the years...
News Port Specialist Virtuos Advises Other Devs To Not Treat The Switch "As A Secondary Platform"
"Switch is a great way to invest in the future"
In the same interview with GameIndustry.biz, Virtuos' vice president of games Elijah Freeman advises the video game industry to not treat the Nintendo Switch as a secondary platform, as it is an investment in the future and in many cases can rejuvenate brands. The first thing we recommend is not...
News This Scrapped Version Of The Zelda: Link's Awakening Theme Is Absolutely Brilliant
You've never heard Zelda quite like this
We've been loving our time with The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening on Switch. So much so, that we've actually found ourselves wandering around humming that theme tune over and over again as we work, eat, relax, and probably even when we're asleep. It's just that good. As it turns out, the track almost...
News Looks Like Nintendo Might Be Hiring Developers For A New 2D Mario Game
And maybe a 3D one, too
If you're hoping to get your hands on a new Mario game or two in the not-too-distant future, it looks like you might just be in luck. Nintendo has posted two new job listings on its official Japanese site today, calling for talented individuals who know a thing or two about level design. The first listing is for a 2D action...
Gallery Gorgeous Pokémon Sword And Shield Concept Art Revealed
How Galar was born
If you're excited for the release of Pokémon Sword and Shield - and getting bored of staring at that livestream - you might want to feast your eyes on these new concept art pieces which have been revealed for the upcoming games. The pieces you see below have been shared by Game Informer as part of their exclusive coverage of the...
News John Kirby, The Man Who Saved Donkey Kong, Passes Away Aged 79
And Kirby's namesake, of course
John J Kirby, Jr., the lawyer who successfully defended Nintendo in a legal battle against Universal in the '80s to save the Donkey Kong franchise, has passed away aged 79. John J Kirby, Jr. (1939-2019) Kirby was a prominent attorney who represented the likes of Pepsi, America Online, and Nintendo. He successfully...
News Forever Entertainment Confirms The House Of The Dead Remakes
Returning from the dead
Last week, there was news Sega's House of the Dead series was making a return on modern platforms, including the Switch. This news stemmed from a Polish source, which said the publisher and developer Forever Entertainment – already working on the remake for Panzer Dragoon, another Sega IP – was responsible for the...
Random iPhone Charging Cable On The Fritz? Get A Sleeping Pokémon On It
No Snorlax?
We've all been there - you're in bed looking at your phone while it's charging, but if you hold it a certain way the power disconnects. Sometimes dislodging pocket fluff from the port with a pair of tweezers does the job, but more often than not your charging cable is giving up the ghost after being stretched and pulled and twisted too...
Review Hexagroove: Tactical DJ - The Thinking Man’s Rhythm Action Experience
Too many DJs? Not around here...
If you’ve ever had the desire to stand before a baying crowd on the sun-kissed beaches of Ayia Napa and spin them into a state of unimaginable euphoria through the power of your DJ skills, Hexagroove: Tactical DJ from Swedish-based developers Ichigoichie might just be exactly what you’re looking for. The key...
News Virtuos Only Interested In Offering Switch Players The Best Ports Possible
"we view 'bespoke' versions as tailored versions"
One of the best port specialists in the video game industry right now is Virtuos. On the Switch front, it has helped bring games like Starlink: Battle for Atlas and Dark Souls: Remastered to the hybrid platform, and most recently assisted with The Outer Worlds. In an interview with G
News The 8BitDo M30 Wireless Pad Is The Best Control Option For Your Sega Mega Drive Mini
2.4g goodness
The Mega Drive Mini launches today in the UK and Europe, and we'd imagine that many of the people who pick up this excellent little micro-console will be wondering the same thing: why on earth did Sega bundle a three-button pad with a system that includes Street Fighter II? If you're as puzzled as us by this choice, then you ha
Random Shinji Mikami Had To Ban The Resident Evil Devs From Playing Tetris Attack
The Tetris Attack effect
At one point or another we've all found ourselves playing some ridiculously addictive game when we know we should really be doing something else, whether it's working or walking the dog or taking gran to her doctor's appointment. Video games, eh?! It seems that during development of the original Resident Evil on PlayStation,...
News Dr. Mario World Receives An Update Inspired By Super Mario Galaxy
Fight virus alongside Dr. Luma and Dr. Rosalina
How would you feel about a star-like creature operating on you? Well, whether you like it or not, Luma is now officially qualified to practice in Dr. Mario World on mobile. Dr. Luma is joined by Dr. Rosalina, which is rather fitting, considering how both characters first appeared in the Super Mario...
News Mercenaries Wings: The False Phoenix Gets A Physical Release On Switch
Pre-orders open later this month
PM Studios and acttil are teaming up with Limited Run Games to bring a physical version of Mercenaries Wings: The False Phoenix to the Nintendo Switch. Pre-orders open on 29th October over on the Limited Run website. In celebration of this physical release, PM Studios and acttil have created a "stunning" Limited...
News Two Previously Japan-Only Puzzle Games Are Headed To Switch's Sega Ages Range This Month
Ichidant-R and Columns II
Those of you who have been keeping up with your Sega Ages collections on Switch will be pleased to know that another two games are on the way later this month, both on the very same day. Both of the new releases are puzzle games that are set to be available from 17th October: Ichidant-R, and Columns II. They're both...
News Snipperclips Developer Delays The Switch Release Of Tangle Tower
Arriving later this month
Last month, Snipperclips developer SFB Games announced Tangle Tower for the Switch. The game's already out on Apple Arcade and you can play through it, thanks to the free trial, but unfortunately, Nintendo owners are going to have to wait just a little longer. This thrilling murder-mystery adventure game, linked to the...
Thursday3rd Oct 2019
Review Yooka-Laylee And The Impossible Lair - A Delicious Mix Of Donkey Kong And Zelda
Lair today, Kong tomorrow
It’s possible to beat Yooka-Laylee and the Impossible Lair in under half an hour. Now, hold on a minute. Before you make a beeline for Amazon to start pricing pitchforks (it’s about £25 for a good one, if you’re asking), let us clarify. We said it’s possible. But there’s no way you’ll be able to manage it right...
News PS4 Finally Supports Full Cross-Play With Switch And Other Consoles, According To New Report
No longer limited to select games
While Nintendo and Microsoft have been more than happy to let their players enjoy cross-platform play in recent times, Sony has rather infamously remained against the idea. Indeed, the company once issued a statement which said that it didn't want to offer cross-play on PS4 because "PlayStation is the best place to...
Revisiting a visual novel trendsetter
Yu-No: A Girl Who Chants Love at the Bound of this World might not be a catchy title for a Japanese visual novel, but this remake of the beloved PC-98 classic is an important watershed for the genre as a whole. Originally released in 1996, Yu-No tells the tale of Takuya, revealing the nature of his father’s...
News Nintendo Reveals The Switch eShop's Most Popular Games For September 2019 (Europe)
Did you buy any of these?
Nintendo has shared a list of the top 15 most-downloaded eShop games of September 2019 in Europe, and the top two positions definitely won't come as a surprise. Any month featuring a new Zelda game is going to be pretty predictable - The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening was, of course, the most downloaded game last month...
News Official Pokémon Sword And Shield Jerseys Are Coming And We Wanna Buy 'Em All
Show your team's colours
It was always only going to be a matter of time before a new splattering of official Pokémon Sword and Shield merch arrived on the scene and these new designs are amongst the coolest bits of Pokémon gear we've ever seen. That's right, sport-style jerseys of the new games' starter Pokémon - Grookey, Scorbunny, and Sobble...
News A Knight's Quest Brings 3D Zelda-Style Adventuring To Switch Next Week
Link-like
Another day, another game invoking the hallowed name of Hyrule's highness. Still, take a look at the trailer above and it's hard to think of any other comparison. Launching on 10th October and coming from new Toronto-based developer Sky 9 Games (with the help of d3t), A Knight's Quest follows the exploits of Rusty as he journeys through...
Nintendo Download 3rd October (North America)
Yooka-Laylee, Neo Cab and Alliance Alive HD Remastered!
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: Yooka-Laylee and the...
News Zelda-Inspired Open World Pirate Adventure Stranded Sails Hits Switch This October
Release date locked in
We've spoken about Stranded Sails - Explorers of the Cursed Islands on the site a couple of times now thanks to its charming overall vibes and blend of gameplay styles, so we're happy to see that a release date has now been confirmed. You'll be able to play this one from 17th October. Previously, we've heard that the game has...
Nintendo Download 3rd October (Europe)
Sniper Elite 3! Ghostbusters! Yu-no! Hexagroove!
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: Sniper Elite 3 Ultimate...
Talking Point We're Actually Quite Looking Forward To Brain Training On Switch
Assuming it arrives before 2025
Ah, Dr Kawashima. It’s been a while since we’ve seen your endearingly polygonal face adorn our handheld screens, but seeing you again filled us with a warm fuzzy feeling that, if we’re honest, caught us by surprise. Yes, according to a Japanese trailer released on Monday, the doctor will be on call again this...
News Link's Awakening Becomes Europe's Fastest-Selling Switch Game Of 2019
A classic comeback
Although The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening on the Switch is a relatively straight forward remake of a game many people have played before, it's still performed incredibly well in terms of sales. Even the performance issues haven't been enough to stop its success – with the Nintendo UK Twitter account revealing the game has...
News Overwatch Director Would Pick Tracer To Represent The Game In Smash Bros. Ultimate
But Sakurai can have "whatever" hero he wants
With the Overwatch Legendary Edition making its way across to the Switch later this month, it's got many fans wondering if any of the heroes in this online team-based shooter could possibly make an appearance in Nintendo's all-star brawler, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. Jeff Kaplan – the lead director...
News Mario Kart Tour Races Ahead With 90 Million Downloads In Its First Week
And it banked $12.7 million!
Nintendo's decision to create a Mario Kart title for mobile devices appears to have paid off – with Sensor Tower Store Intelligence Data revealing Mario Kart Tour was downloaded a whopping 90 million times in its first week. This officially makes it Nintendo's fastest mobile game launch to date. It has overlapped...
News Blizzard Had Its Sights On A Switch Port Of Overwatch From Day One
"We wanted to make sure to do it right"
As we're sure many of you have thought in the time since Nintendo Switch launched, multiplayer hero shooter Overwatch feels like a great fit for the system. While we knew translating the team-based FPS to Switch's mobile chipset wouldn't be a piece of cake, a steady stream of 'miracle' ports made it more and...
Random Sonic's Headed To Jupiter As A Real Space Mission Mascot
A true symbol of Earth
Sega's famous blue blur will soon be going on one of his speediest adventures yet, leaving us all in the dust as he flies off to space. In June 2022, the European Space Agency and Airbus will be sending a rocket to Jupiter in order to study its moons; the rocket will be transporting the Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer, or 'JUICE',...
Random Game Freak Had Plans For A Virtual Boy Title But Never Got Around To Making It
Pokémon Red?
Whenever the developer Game Freak is mentioned, you probably think about the mainline Pokémon video game series. That's not the only series it has worked on over the years, though. Little Town Hero is coming to the Switch later this month and there was a point in the Japanese company's history when it had an idea for a Virtual Boy...
News Rocket League Ditches Randomised Loot Boxes In Favour Of New 'Blueprint' System
The change takes place in December
Back in August, Rocket League developer Psyonix promised to scrap randomised loot boxes - known in-game as 'Crates' - in favour of a new, more transparent system. The change was revealed as part of the studio's goal to offer "the best possible experience" for players and has no doubt been influenced by the...
Video Streamer Plays Untitled Goose Game Using A Fully Functional Goose Suit
The best way to play
You likely don't need us to explain what Untitled Goose Game is at this point - the eShop wonder has managed to waddle its way to internet fame over the last few days - but what you do need is to experience the game being played with a custom goose controller. Yes, Twitch streamer Dylan 'Rudeism' Beck has gone above and beyond...
News The Spooky Grand Prix Brings Thrills And Chills To Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled
Another massive update
Following on from yesterday's teaser, Activision and Beenox have now announced the Spooky Grand Prix in Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled will start this Friday, on 4th October. This bone-chilling update comes with a new track, new characters, new items, and a new challenge type. The new challenge Ghost Hunt has you capturing...
News Train Up And Compete In Hamster's Latest Arcade Archives Release Karate Champ
Or wrestle cows on the beach
After being announced much earlier this year, Karate Champ is now finally being added to Hamster's Arcade Archives series this week on the Nintendo Switch. This is an action game that was originally released by Data East in 1984. Here's some additional information about it, courtesy of the official press release:...
Video My Hero One's Justice 2 Gets Its First Shouty Gameplay Trailer
"The destruction starts now"
Earlier this week, Bandai Namco revealed that My Hero One's Justice 2 is headed to Nintendo Switch, and now we can get our first proper look at the game in action thanks to this new (and very loud) gameplay trailer. A sequel to last year's My Hero One's Justice
Wednesday2nd Oct 2019
Random Nintendo's Latest Firmware Update For Switch Removed A Neat Effect
A little less colourful and charming
Nintendo makes some rather odd decisions from time to time, and often it doesn't explain why. Today is one of those days! Following yesterday's firmware update for the Switch – which resolved a few issues and enhanced the overall stability of the system – it's now been discovered Nintendo actually removed a...
Guide How To Play Online Multiplayer (Or Local) In Super Mario Maker 2
Finally play online with friends!
An update for Super Mario Maker 2 means that you can now play online with friends - we're here to show you how to get it set up as painlessly as possible. There have also been tweaks to streamline how local multiplayer is accessed, and you'll find all the details below. Super Mario Maker 2 is a wonderful and...
Random One Metroid Fan Has Fixed Other M For All Time
"Any objections, Lady?"
Out of all of Samus Aran's amazing adventures, the Wii exclusive Metroid: Other M has to rank as the most divisive. Much of the fan displeasure stems from the characterisation of Samus as a petulant soldier who veers from showcasing strong-willed, petulant behaviour to being crippled by anxiety. Given that Samus had...
News Move Over Edelgard, Fire Emblem Fans Seem To Have A New Three Houses Favourite
You can't be popular forever
Each of the three houses in Fire Emblem: Three Houses has its own set of dedicated, sometimes overly-passionate fans (we've all seen the fan art, you cheeky so-and-sos) and this love has also found its way to the game's supporting cast. Whoever you chose when the game first launched, there's sure to be a character or...
Hardware Review Big Hands, Meet The Hori Split Pad Pro for Switch
Not just for Daemon X Machina
The Switch’s Joy-Con controllers are incredible pieces of hardware. Packing a Gyro Sensor, NFC Reader, HD Rumble, IR Camera and a battery into such a tiny device – while keeping portability in mind – couldn’t have been an easy feat. However, some find the Switch’s Joy-Con a little too small and cramped for...
Review Fight'N Rage - Who Said The Side-Scrolling Brawler Is Dead?
Golden Act
As Fight'N Rage loads up, it mimics the boot sequence of an old arcade cabinet, going through its various system checks, verifying and okaying its RAM before throwing up its ROM number and region version. It’s a nice little touch in a game jam-packed with nice little touches. With a heavy (and totally optional) CRT post-effect that...
News Mario & Luigi RPG Dev AlphaDream Files For Bankruptcy
After finding itself 465 million yen in debt
AlphaDream, the Japanese game development studio behind the Mario & Luigi RPG series and several other titles on Nintendo platforms, has filed for bankruptcy. The news comes from Yahoo! Japan, which reports that the company's revenue has been disappointing as of late with development costs...
News Untitled Goose Game Developer Reveals The Cheeky Name They Almost Used
"It wasn't viable"
It's fair to say that Untitled Goose Game has taken the world by a storm, even to the point where model and TV personality Christine Teigen has allowed it to invade her family home. Everyone seems to be talking about that horrible, horrible goose, and the game's viral success has put Australian developer House House well and truly...
News Mario Kart Tour's Second New York Tour Adds New Cups, Challenges And More
Ready to jump back in?
If you've been enjoying Mario Kart Tour on your smartphone over the last few days, you'll be pleased to know that the New York Tour Part 2 is now underway. Those adorable Toads have been finishing up their construction of some brand new cups for you to check out, so you might want to head on back into the app to see what's...
News Cripes, That SNES PlayStation Prototype Is Up For Sale Now
Time to remortgage the house, then
A few years back, a pretty incredible event occurred: a SNES PlayStation prototype was discovered in the wild. Owned by Terry Diebold (and discovered by his son in a box of junk that was about to be thrown out) the unit is the only known example outside of Sony's archives and dates back to the time when
Japanese Charts Dragon Quest XI S Knocks Zelda: Link's Awakening Off Top Spot
And Switch is still flying off the shelves
Famitsu's Japanese chart figures are now in for 23rd - 29th September, revealing that The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening has lost the first-place position it held last week. That honour has now been snapped up by Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age - Definitive Edition. The game is estimated to...
Mini Review 80 Days - A Wordy But Wonderful Jaunt Around The Globe
The road goes ever on
We’re going to assume you’ve not lived under a rock your entire life and are at least vaguely familiar with the concept of Jules Verne’s literary masterpiece, Around the World in 80 Days. It’s inspired a number of real-life imitations, movies, musicals, and – in this case – an incredibly well-written adventure from...
News HMs Won't Be Returning In Pokémon Sword And Shield
"we didn’t feel it really matched the game"
Hidden Machines (HMs) used to be a major aspect of the Pokémon video game series, but it seems like Game Freak is doing away with this concept once and for all. After being replaced with summonable rides in the Sun and Moon series on 3DS, this time around – in Sword and Shield – "HM-based elements"...
News Pokémon Sword And Shield Will Have 18 Gyms Spread Across 'Major' And 'Minor' Leagues
One for each type?
Most of us are likely familiar with the Pokémon series' standard of eight Gyms to find and defeat - until Pokémon Sun and Moon did away the idea altogether, of course - but Pokémon Sword and Shield look set to revolutionise the system all over again. In the new games, a whopping 18 Gyms will be featured. They'll be split...
News Around 1,000 People Worked On The New Pokémon Games For Switch
The biggest team ever!
Pokémon Sword and Shield might not include every pocket monster, but that doesn't necessarily mean it's a small game. In fact, it's such a big project, more than 1,000 people were reportedly involved in its development. Speaking to Game Informer, director Shigeru Ohmori explained how the core team who developed the Sun and...
Guide Super Mario Maker 2 Version 1.1.0 Update - Everything You Need To Know
Play online with friends, finally!
A new update for Super Mario Maker 2 has landed with a whole bunch of tweaks and additions to improve your gameplay experience. Prime among them is the ability to play online with (and against) your friends, and here we've collected all the new stuff with information on how to access it. Nintendo promised the...
News "Final Battle" Spirit Tournament Announced For Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
And it starts this Friday
Nintendo's weekly Super Smash Bros. Ultimate events continue and the next one coming up is a tournament celebrating spirits of all sorts. According to Japanese Nintendo, the event is titled "Spirits No. 1 Final Battle" and it lasts for a total of three days. The action begins this Friday on 4th October. The Nintendo...
News Here Are The Top 20 Best-Selling Switch eShop Games In Japan For September 2019
Did you grab any of these?
Nintendo has revealed a list of the best-selling games on the Switch eShop for the month of September 2019 in Japan. Number one likely won't come as a surprise, but there's quite the mix of brand new and slightly older titles in here. You'll find the release dates for each game in brackets; as you can see, plenty of games...
News You Can Now Play Online With Your Friends In Super Mario Maker 2
Version 1.1.0 is here
A new update for Super Mario Maker 2 has arrived and it adds a number of new multiplayer features that didn't make it to the game in time for its launch. The most exciting news is that you can now play with your friends online in either multiplayer versus and multiplayer co-op. Apart from this, the Nintendo Switch Online...
News Junichi Masuda Says Cut Pokémon Will "Definitely" Return In Future Games
Gone but not forgotten
Earlier this year, Sword and Shield producer Junichi Masuda shocked the Pokémon community when he revealed some creatures would be left behind. After much backlash from fans, it resulted in him releasing an official statement, saying how it was a "very difficult decision" to make. He also explained at the time that if a...
News SuperEpic Is A Comical Metroidvania Where You Destroy Evil Microtransactions
And yep, it's coming to Switch
Numskull Games has revealed SuperEpic, a satirical Metroidvania-style game headed to Switch this December. Seemingly a perfect fit for anyone who hates the not-so-lovely elements of modern video game development (yes, we're talking about microtransactions), SuperEpic has players heading out on a quest to save games as...
Video Ever Wondered What An 8-Bit Ni no Kuni Would Look Like?
New trailer gives Level-5's JRPG a retro makeover
With software coming thick and fast to Switch these days, it's never been easier for a game - even a damn fine one - to get lost in the crowd. Ni no Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch released on Switch way back on 20th September, but we wouldn't be surprised if it passed you by in the rush of great...
News Bonus Seasonal Content Is On The Way To Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled
No sign of slowing down
Months after the release of Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled, Activision and Beenox are still pumping out new content for this online-focused kart racer. To ensure the player base has something to look forward to in the coming months, more free tracks, characters, items and challenges are on the way in the form of bonus...
Deals Nintendo UK Store Dishes Up Some Tasty Offers And Pre-Order Bonuses
Use these codes at checkout
If you're after the freshest deals, the Nintendo Official UK Store is currently boasting several offers and pre-order bonuses that might just tempt you into a purchase. We've got the lowdown for you right here, including some promo codes that'll help you snag some extra goodies. We'll kick things off with a couple of...
News Set A Date To Uncover The Bradwell Conspiracy, Out Next Week On Switch
A new trailer reveals more
The Bradwell Conspiracy, a narrative first-person puzzle adventure game from an all-star development team of Bafta winners, has a sparkly new trailer and a release date - the Switch version will be launching on Thursday 10th October. The trailer above gives us a better look at the curious 'gun' used to solve puzzles and a...
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News New Theory Suggests Nintendo Has Tried To Prevent Switch Lite Stick Drift After All
The devil's in the detail
There's an awful lot of confusion surrounding the never-ending topic of stick drift at the moment, with some Switch Lite owners suggesting that their new consoles are suffering the same fate as seen in the original Joy-Con. Things soon escalated when a teardown video of the console shared by Spawn Wave suggested that the...
Everything that has been confirmed (so far)
Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 is looking better and better each time we see it, and while it only had a relatively small cameo in the big September Nintendo Direct, the show did give us a good look at some of the games and modes you'll be able to enjoy. As such, we though
News Nintendo Switch System Update 9.0.1 Is Now Live
Resolves a Lite issue
Nintendo has rolled out a new system update for the Switch. Compared to the last one, Version 9.0.1 appears to be a rather minor update. In saying this, there is one significant fix for Switch Lite owners. If you do own one of the new systems, you may have previously received an instruction to remove the Joy-Con. You'll no...
Review Amnesia: Collection - A Masterclass In Horror That Has Aged Better Than You'd Think
Deeper down
Horror isn’t easy. Anyone can throw together enough blood, guts and gore to make a butcher green at the gills, but proper, unsettling terror is a rare thing indeed. There are countless films, books and TV shows out there that claim to conjure blood-curdling chills, but very few of them really stay with you, like a splinter burrowing...
News The Best Pokémon GO Accessory Has Just Evolved, But Will It Be More Reliable Than Before?
Say hello to the Go-tcha Evolve
Keen Pokémon GO players will no doubt recall that we spoke very positively about the Go-tcha and Go-tcha Ranger accessories – unofficial third-party devices which replicated the performance of the Pokémon GO Plus but added som
Just deserts
Fans of Rebellion’s period sniper simulator often look to Sniper Elite V2 (which also got a Nintendo Switch re-release earlier this year), with its campaign through the ruins of Berlin, as the moment the series really found its groove, but it’s the sequel that followed two years later that truly took all the things we love about...
Guide Upcoming Nintendo Switch Games And Accessories For October And November 2019
Luigi's Mansion 3! Pokémon Sword and Shield! Switcher 3!
As we bid farewell to summer and begin the descent towards the holiday season the gaming calendar tends to get clogged with releases, and 2019 is no exception with games coming thick and fast as we speed towards Halloween and beyond. As the evenings draw in and things start getting decidedly...
News Pokémon Sword And Shield Will Have An Autosave Function, But You Can Turn It Off
So everyone's happy?
Update (1st Oct, 17:40 BST): Last month, fans spotted a new 'Now Saving' message in some Pokémon Sword and Shield Direct footage, causing many to believe that the new games may support an autosave function for the very first time (you can read more on this below). As it happens, the games will indeed support autosave, but you...
News Disney Classic Games Includes Final Cut Version Of Aladdin With All-New Level Sections
"there are some major adjustments"
The upcoming game Aladdin and The Lion King isn't your average slapdash re-release. Plenty of care is being taken with these two Disney classics, to ensure they offer the best experience possible for anyone old enough to remember the originals. In addition to various modern improvements, a rewind and cheat...
News Don't Get Too Excited, That Revised Switch Lite Model Might Be For Events Only
So there isn't a new Switch Lite on the way?
Update (16:55 BST): Earlier, we reported on a new FCC filing that appeared to show a revised version of the Switch Lite. We'll leave the original story for you to check out below. Unfortunately - or fortunately, depending on how you look at it - further digging into the console's documentation reveals...
News Level-5 Announces Yo-Kai Watch 4++ For Switch
Arrives in Japan this December
If the announcement Yo-Kai Watch 4 would be released on the PlayStation 4 wasn't already enough of a surprise, Level-5 has now revealed Yo-Kai Watch 4++ for both Switch and PS4. According to the official Yo-Kai Watch Twitter account, it launches in Japan on 5th December and adds more content to the existing game such...
News Broken Roads Is A Narrative-Driven RPG That’ll Test Your Morals, And It’s Coming To Switch
"Play the game your way"
Broken Roads is a brand new narrative-driven RPG full of exploration, turn-based combat, and an intriguing morality system. Sound good? Well, the best news is that it's just been revealed for Nintendo Switch. The game arrives as the debut title from Aussie indie developer, Drop Bear Bytes, and has players making their way...
News Nintendo Offering One-Day Game Development Internships In Japan
With a Zelda theme
Fed up of your boring nine-to-five? Wish you could work with Nintendo developing the biggest new games? Well, perhaps these new internships are for you - if you don't mind travelling to Japan and just so happen to be really lucky, that is. Yes, the house of Mario has announced that it will soon be hosting one-day internships for...
News New Game Discounts And A Spooky Boo Theme Appear In The Latest My Nintendo Rewards (Europe)
There's a Link theme, too
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 five games on offer in total, including a couple of Inazuma Eleven games and one each for Mario and Zelda. As always, you can take advantage of these...
UK Charts Zelda: Link's Awakening Drops To Second As FIFA 20 Shoots and Scores
Dragon Quest falls just short of top ten
UK chart data is now in for the week ending 28th September, revealing that The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening has dropped down to second place. Considering this week's competition, a second place finish is still mightily impressive. Anyone who follows UK gaming trends won't be surprised to hear that FIFA...
Video Check Out Mortal Kombat 11's The Terminator In Action
Character arrives next week
Mortal Kombat 11 is about to receive its latest fighter in the form of The Terminator (or Terminator T-800, to give it its full name), and this brand new gameplay trailer shows exactly what you can expect to see when it arrives. Terminator T-800 will be playable from 8th October as part of the character's early access...
Random Oh No, That Pesky Goose Has Invaded The Last Of Us Part 2 In This Menacing Fan Art
Future DLC?
The star of Untitled Goose Game - who ironically doesn't appear to have a name other than 'the goose from Untitled Goose Game' - has become something of an internet sensation over the last few weeks. After months of hype building up to launch and a highly enjoyable final product, the loveable but naughty goose has won over the hearts of...
News Get A Cap For Chain Chomp In The Mario Tennis Aces October Tournament
Shy Guys also up for grabs
Nintendo and Camelot have revealed the bonus for October if you compete in the Mario Tennis Aces Online Tournament. If you participate, you'll be able to get a special cap for Chain Chomp. The colours include yellow (250 participation points), red (500) and green (1000). The Shy Guy Train Tussle is also making a return...
Video 11 Facts About Children Of Morta, A Roguelite Action RPG Slashing To Switch Soon
Keeping it in the family
Well, we haven't reported on this one in a while! Coming from 11 Bit Studios and developer Dead Mage, Children of Morta is the result of a successful Kickstarter campaign which originally included a Wii U version, although you can guess what became of that. As with so many games,
News Bandai Namco Confirms My Hero One's Justice 2 For Nintendo Switch
Get ready for some quirky battles
Bandai Namco has announced a sequel to last year's fighting game My Hero One's Justice is coming to Switch and multiple other platforms. Fans of the popular anime and manga series can expect more of the same from My Hero One's Justice 2. You'll assemble a team of three fighters from a huge roster of heroes and...
Random Pokémon's Junichi Masuda Lands In UK, Treats Himself To A Cheeky Nando's
And shares an awful lot of sheep photos
In what must qualify as the most important story you'll read today, we share with you the news that Game Freak and Pokémon director Junichi Masuda has arrived in the horribly rainy UK, chowing down on a cheeky Nando's and taking a surprising number of sheep photographs. Masuda-san has arrived in the UK as...
Video Sega Brings The Hype With This New Mario & Sonic At The Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 Trailer
Just over a month until launch!
We're now just over a month away from getting our grubby mitts on Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020, and just to make sure we hadn't forgotten about it, Sega has shared another quick glimpse at the game in this new trailer. If you've missed all of the news on this one so far, this return to the series...
News Pokémon Masters Just Had The Strongest Launch Month For A Mobile Pokémon Game Since GO
With a cool $33 million spent by players
The latest mobile effort from The Pokémon Company, Pokémon Masters, has had an impressive opening month on the market, becoming the best-performing title in its debut month since the behemoth that was - and still is - Pokémon GO. According to data gathered by Sensor Tower, the game
News New Trailers For Into The Dead 2 Call Up George Romero And The Ghostbusters
Who else were they gonna call?
A pair of trailers for the previously announced add-ons to upcoming zombie survival game Into The Dead 2 have been released featuring two treasured franchises. The one above details a Ghostbusters pack and if you scroll down you'll find another trailer for an add-on based on George Romero's classic Night of the Living...
Video Set Your Sights On This Sniper Elite 3 Ultimate Edition Launch Trailer
Out today
As you can see if you've already clicked on the video, a brand spanking new trailer for Rebellion's tactical shooter Sniper Elite 3 Ultimate Edition has been released to coincide with today's launch on Switch. Our review will be going up later, but for now there's this trailer to get you in the mood. This tactical shooter includes a whole...
Monday30th Sep 2019
Guide Where To Buy The Nintendo Switch Online Super NES Controllers
Update: "Currently unavailable"
Now that Super NES games have finally dropped on Switch for Nintendo Switch Online subscribers, you'll probably be wanting to play them with the controller they were designed for. Fortunately, Nintendo also announced that wireless Super NES controllers are available to purchase by anybody signed up to Nintendo's...
Review FIFA 20 - A Shamelessly Cynical Attempt To Swindle Switch-Owning Footy Fans
This can't Coutinho happening
When EA released FIFA 18 on the Switch, it was missing a number of modes and features. Given that the game was being handled by another studio in Bucharest – and given that one of the game’s producers gave the (rather fishy) excuse that they didn’t want to overwhelm Switch players with every option at once – we...
Review Ori And The Blind Forest: Definitive Edition - An Unmissable Experience
A light shining the way
There was a time when a platform holder publishing games for a rival format would have been completely unheard of. Unthinkable, even! Yet, a bizarre chain of events has seen Microsoft Studios release a handful of games for our beloved Switch, including the likes of Minecraft and, surprisingly, even Cuphead. While Microsoft...
News This Super Mario Bros. Fan Game Will Fire Up Your Super Show Nostalgia
Do the Mario again
We seem to be riding a fashionable wave of '90s nostalgia at the moment and when you combine that with Nintendo nostalgia (which we'd argue is always in vogue), you get a wistful blast so potent that it's sure to turn your Hypercolor t-shirt entirely orange or green or whatever colour your underarms went when it got a bit toasty...
"I wanted to get some answers"
Listen, we loved Zelda: Link's Awakening on Switch. It updates the original game brilliantly, taking the core premise and wrapping it in a lovely, modern sheen that will make it more palatable for modern gamers. However, despite its obvious quality, the game suffers from some worrying performance problems, with the...
News Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3: The Black Order Gets Its First DLC Pack And A Free Update
Marvel Knights: Curse of the Vampire
Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3: The Black Order has just received the first of three promised DLC packs set to arrive in the game. Oh, and there’s a free update for everyone who owns the game, too! This first DLC pack, called ‘DLC Pack 1 - Marvel Knights: Curse of the Vampire’, adds Punisher, Blade, Moon...
News The UK's Pop-Up Pokémon Store Will Stock An Exclusive London City Pikachu Plush
How can you resist that little face?
The pop-up Pokémon Center heading to London next month will be stocking an exclusive plush, and it's probably the most obvious choice they could have gone with. It's still adorable, though. Yes, the London City Pikachu will be available exclusively at Pokémon Center London, a new store which will only be open...
News Metacritic Review-Bombers Strike Again With FIFA 20 On Switch
Fans not happy with EA’s new release
You can always count on Metacritic’s user-review section to provide a bit of humour, stupidity, absolute nonsense, or often something that sits in between the three, and the user reviews for FIFA 20 on Switch are absolutely no different. We’ve seen a few ‘review-bombing’ stories recently (where users...
News Dr. Kawashima’s Brain Training Is Making A Glorious Comeback On Switch
Welcome back, doctor
Nintendo has revealed that it is resurrecting the million-selling Dr. Kawashima’s Brain Training: How Old Is Your Brain? Series (known as Brain Age: Train Your Brain in Minutes a Day! in North America) on the Nintendo Switch. The game has only been confirmed for Japan at present, but given the massive global popularity of the...
News A Standalone Nintendo Switch Stylus Is Launching This December In Japan
Hopefully available in the west too?
Earlier today, we shared the news that Nintendo is bringing back the Dr. Kawashima’s Brain Training series (or Brain Age, for our North American chums). The new game will come bundled with a stylus, but it has also been revealed that this stylus will be available as a standalone product. We've only seen an...
News Beast Quest Brings The Best-Selling Book Series To Switch Tomorrow
Physical version arrives later
Maximum Games has revealed that Beast Quest, the video game based on Working Partners' best-selling book series, will be launching on Nintendo Switch tomorrow. The game was developed by Torus Games and is heavily inspired by the universe found within the books. It is said to take players on an "epic" journey to save...
News Pick Up The Pieces With Auto Chess On Switch, Coming Next Year
Horsey to King Bish Three
Loring Lee, CEO of Chinese developer Dragonest, has told fans that Auto Chess will be coming to a Switch near you in 2020. Lee made the announcement at a fan event in Toyko and according to Gematsu's translation of an article on PC Watch, he's keen to get new players involved in the super popular online strategy game...
News Pokémon GO Players Can Now Dress Up As Bulbasaur, Charmander And Squirtle
Hoodies and backpacks available now
Pokémon GO may well be full of Generation 5 monsters at the moment with the introduction of some of Pokémon Black and White's finest, but these new cosmetic items are perfect for those who can't resist the nostalgia of the original critters. Available to purchase within the game's store as we speak are these...
News Dragalia Lost Generated $106 Million In Player Spending In First Year
Only Animal Crossing and Fire Emblem have earned more
You could argue that Dragalia Lost felt like one of the least-Nintendo Nintendo games to be released by the Japanese giant when it burst onto the scene last year. Despite originally being strongly against working on mobile game development, Nintendo realised that there was potential in releasing...
News StarBlox Looks Like Tetris On Steroids, And It's Coming To Switch
Even NASA's involved
Launching onto Nintendo Switch later this month is StarBlox, a puzzler/brawler mash-up that's looking pretty intense. The whole thing has a rather strong Tetris vibe, with colourful blocks needing to be sorted into a grid-like section on-screen, but there's more to it than just arranging falling pieces. The idea here is that...
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