Rumour The Starter Evolutions For Pokémon Sword And Shield Might Have Been Leaked
Warning: possible spoilers ahead
News Nintendo Reconfirms Release Windows For Upcoming Major Switch Games
Zelda: BotW 2 and Metroid still 'TBA'
Ticketed and Free events have now ended - find out about research quest changes and other options
News - 2019, Week 44
Sunday3rd Nov 2019
News The Overwatch 2 Leak Was Extremely Demoralising For The Development Team
"You feel totally deflated"
Like many other BlizzCon 2019 announcements this weekend, the Overwatch 2 one was leaked ahead of the opening ceremony. In a follow-up interview with Kotaku Australia, Overwatch lead designer Jeff Kaplan expressed how leaks can be "extremely demoralising" for developers and explained how lack of context can often result...
Review Let's Sing 2020 - Uplifting Karaoke Goodness On Your Switch
A solid music title for modern pop fans
The real initial rush and heyday of home karaoke on consoles was the PS2-era, when it seemed like a never-ending cascade of SingStar games were being released every few months to a public that seemed to practically inhale them. They were everywhere, catering to most popular genres from rock to Disney...
Review Dusk Diver - Enjoyable Combat Can't Fully Atone For The Problems Elsewhere
Interdimensional Express
JFI Games’ Dusk Diver is a Musou-style hack-and-slash affair that tells the story of Yuma, an innocent high school student thrown into the middle of an interdimensional battle between the ancient animal Gods of Kunlun. Taking place between an impressively detailed recreation of the Ximending district of Taipei and its...
News Nintendo Wants To Focus On New "Experiences" For Switch, But Is Open To More Remakes
Even re-releases must create something new
In the follow-up Q&A to Nintendo's six months earnings report, Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa has been asked if the company would consider developing more remakes based on classic handheld IPs, now that the 3DS has seemingly been ditched and the Switch Lite is available. This was his reply,...
News It Looks Like AlphaDream's Last Project Was Mario & Sonic At The Olympic Games
Before filing for bankruptcy
Last month, it was discovered the Japanese developer AlphaDream filed for bankruptcy after the development costs of its projects got the better of it. The company was best known for its Mario & Luigi RPG series and had most recently released Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story + Bowser Jr.'s Journey on the...
News All XSEED Games On Switch And 3DS Are Now On Sale, Up To 50% Off (North America)
Celebrating 15 years of localisation
XSEED Games has slashed the prices of its games on the Switch and 3DS eShop in North America to celebrate 15 years of localising and publishing titles within this region. There are plenty of options across both systems, and "most" games are up to 50 percent off, according to the official press release. This sale...
Poll Box Art Brawl #15 - Super Mario Bros.
Obscure Japanese platformer
Welcome back to Box Art Brawl, the ongoing series where we examine three video game cover variants from across the globe and vote to find out which won is the toppermost of the poppermost. Last week we looked deep into the eyes of cinematic sci-fi platformer Flashback. It was decided that the Japanese variant, with its...
Feature Nintendo Life eShop Selects - October 2019
October's best Switch eShop games!
With Halloween now safely out of the way, we've somehow stumbled right into November - seriously, where does the time go? The good news is, however, that the end of the month means it's time to dig out the ol' Nintendo Life eShop Select Awards! These awards aim to celebrate the best of Nintendo's digital store,...
Random This Smash Bros. Fan Dressed Up As Master Hand And Crazy Hand For Halloween
And invited every video game character to join the battle
One Super Smash Bros. character that's perhaps been overshadowed in recent years by all the third-party cameos is the game's recurring boss. Yes – we're talking about the Master Hand and even his left-hand counterpart, Crazy Hand. While a lot of people were probably trick-or-treating as...
Saturday2nd Nov 2019
Rumour The Starter Evolutions For Pokémon Sword And Shield Might Have Been Leaked
Warning: possible spoilers ahead
It appears the starter evolutions for Pokémon Sword and Shield have possibly been leaked on Reddit. The images of these Pokèmon are believed to have originated on a Twitter account. As can be seen, we've got the first evolutions for Sobble and Grookey, as well as their apparent
Atelier Rising
Atelier Ryza, the twenty-first entry in Gust’s long-running Atelier series, tells the story of Reisalin Stout, a young girl living on the quiet island of Kurken who desperately dreams of escaping on far-flung adventures alongside her childhood friends Tao and Lent. Ryza lives on a farm with her stern, overbearing parents who try at...
Ticketed and Free events have now ended - find out about research quest changes and other options
Pokémon GO has held its first global premium event – a paid, ticketed event that could be played anywhere in the world, giving exclusive early and easy access to the legendary Pokémon Regigas and a raft of other perks. Tickets are no longer on sale...
News Amazon's Sudden Restriction On Used Nintendo Game Sales Was An "Error"
Update: Amazon responds
Update (2nd Nov, 01:10 BST): In a statement given to ArsTechnica, Amazon has responded to the restrictions placed upon third-party sellers (see original article below). The restrictions were supposedly put in place "in error" and have since been reversed. Yesterday’s email [to third-party Amazon sellers] was sent in...
Video 13 Exciting New Games Coming To Nintendo Switch In November
Gotta play 'em all
November has arrived and you know what that means – it's time to journey to the Galar Region and catch 'em all. There are also plenty of other promising games coming out this month. We kick things off on 5th November with another Mario & Sonic entry. After this, there are plenty of other third-party releases to look forward...
News Blizzard Is Indeed Bringing Overwatch 2 To The Nintendo Switch
No release dates announced for console version
BlizzCon 2019 has just kicked-off and as expected the company announced a cooperative, narrative-driven follow-up to its popular team-based hero shooter Overwatch. On top of a PC, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One announcement, the new entry has now also been confirmed for the Nintendo Switch. Overwatch 2...
Not a Jaeger bomb in sight
Override: Mech City Brawl is a game that will let you fulfil those desires of being a pilot in a Pacific Rim movie without the need to meld your mind with someone else’s. There’s something truly satisfying about crushing houses and skyscrapers as you fling grotesque monstrosities around San Francisco, or accidentally...
News Overwatch Players Will Have Access To All Of The Sequel's PvP Multiplayer Content
"nothing gets left behind"
Overwatch 2 has just been confirmed for the Switch and multiple other platforms. So, is the original player base expected to migrate across to the sequel? According to the lead designer Jeff Kaplan, "nothing gets left behind" – or in this case, no hero gets left behind. You see, both games will be part of a shared...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (November 2nd)
Here are our picks, but what are yours?
After a week full of disappointed Pokémon shoppers and a whole lot of Reggie-based news, we're suddenly sensing the light at the end of the tunnel and a chance to actually sit down with a game or two. It must be the weekend! As always, members of team Nintendo Life have gathered together to discuss their...
News Free Update For Contra: Rogue Corps Adds Hardcore Missions, New Weapons And Much More
Ready up, soldier
Contra: Rogue Corps was admittedly not the game the majority of fans were hoping for when Konami announced a new entry in its popular run and gun shmup series. Its combat was clunky and slow, the levels were incredibly bland, the objectives were boring, and it had low-resolution visuals and muddy textures. We could go on, but you...
News Bandai Namco Celebrates Pac-Man's 40th Anniversary With Official Theme Song And Music Video
"Join the PAC"
Next year in May, Bandai Namco's mascot Pac-Man turns 40. At this point, he's pretty much done it all. Heck, he's even become a regular fighter in the Super Smash Bros. roster. To celebrate the upcoming occasion, Bamco has launched an official PAC-MAN 40th Anniversary theme song as part of its new campaign "Join the PAC". It was...
Friday1st Nov 2019
News It Looks Like The New Pokémon Anime Series Will Tell The Story Of Pikachu's Life Before Ash
First trailer released
The new, upcoming series of the Pokémon anime is sounding like it could be one of the most intriguing - and unique - takes on the show so far. We've already heard that it's set to take place across all regions from Kanto to Galar, and with how the Sun and Moon story arc ended, the plot may well take a very different turn,...
News This New Line Of Animal Crossing Home Merchandise Is As Adorable As You'd Expect
To appear at Nintendo's new Tokyo store
Don't forget, Animal Crossing: New Horizons arrives in March! When you have a franchise as charming and adorable as Animal Crossing, it's only fitting that any related products should be equally cute and heartwarming. Thankfully, this latest range of merchandise for the series is just that. The new line will...
News This Switch eShop Game Is On Sale For Just Two Cents, But Should You Buy It?
The ultimate sale?
We're well used to eShop sales these days; publishers often use a cheeky price drop to get their game to the top of the charts and give it some much-needed visibility, but SimFabric has taken this to new lengths by hacking the price of Tocana's Dev's action title Preventive Strike to just 2 cents. The game launched in May of this...
Thursday31st Oct 2019
News PUBG Clone Knives Out Gets A Free-To-Play Release On The Switch eShop In Japan
And you can download it right now
Think of all the big games that have come to the Switch so far – there's Rocket League, Fortnite and more recently we even got Overwatch. One game, though, that's not made the transition across to Nintendo's hybrid device yet is the original battle royale game, Player Unknown's Battlegrounds (commonly abbreviated...
Friday1st Nov 2019
Video Here's How Bloodstained's Switch Performance Update Compares To The Previous Version
Version 1.03 is here!
Earlier, we shared the news that Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night has now received its promised performance update on Nintendo Switch, taking the game from Version 1.02 to 1.03. The update has been long-awaited by fans who were left disappo
Review Skullgirls 2nd Encore - A Western 2D Fighter That Might Surprise You
It’s (show)time!
It’s a wonderful thing to think of almost any genre and see how well it’s represented on Nintendo Switch. Take the ever-competitive arena of modern fighting games; as the console continues to roll through its third year we’ve got full-fat ports of the biggest names in virtual hand-throwing, including Mortal Kombat 11, Street...
News In Case You Forgot, These Are The Major Nintendo Switch Titles This Holiday Season
Something for everyone
Yesterday, Nintendo reconfirmed multiple upcoming releases on Nintendo Switch. Highly anticipated ones like Animal Crossing: New Horizons obviously won't be showing up until next year and Metroid Prime 4 doesn't even have a date. Luckily, there are plenty of other first-party games ready to go this holiday season. Th
Guide Upcoming Nintendo Switch Games And Accessories For November And December 2019
Pokémon Sword and Shield, Mario & Sonic Tokyo 2020 and lots more!
Here we are again! Halloween has come and gone and now we're heading full-blast into the holiday season with the frenzy of Black Friday creeping up with the end of the year not far behind. It's safe to say it's been a busy year for games so far on Switch, and there looks to be no let...
News Bloodstained Graphics And Performance Update For Switch Is Now Live
Addresses input lag, visual quality, crashes and load times
The long-awaited graphics and performance update for Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night is now available on the Nintendo Switch. In version 1.03 there are four major areas of improvement: input lag, visual quality, crashes and load times. According to 505, input lag has been "eliminated"...
"membership numbers are increasing steadily"
As you might recall, September was the one-year anniversary of Switch Online. At Nintendo's financial results briefing today, president Shuntaro Fukukawa briefly addressed it saying how membership numbers had "steadily" increased since its launch. September marked the one-year anniversary of the launch...
Random One UK Retailer Went Above And Beyond To Sell Copies Of Luigi's Mansion 3
And it even scared the customers
Yesterday's release of Luigi's Mansion 3 was perfect for a number of reasons. Firstly, it's a pretty wonderful game, then there's the fact that the ghostbusting title launched on Halloween of all days, and now... Well, now we have this. Not content with simply having the game on display, the Telford branch of UK...
News Nintendo Switch Is About To Get A New And Exclusive Arcade Golf Game
House of Golf
UK indie studio Atomicom has revealed that House of Golf, a brand new arcade-style golf game, is headed exclusively to Nintendo Switch next week. Boasting full 3D graphics and "easy pick-up-and-play mechanics", House of Golf will have players facing a variety of holes across home-based locations. You can see it in action in the...
Random The Official Pokémon Website Wants You To Relive Ash's 'Classic Failures'
Someone give the poor kid a break
We're no marketing experts, but usually you'd expect a successful brand like Pokémon to showcase the very best of its heroes, highlighting just how wonderful and cool they are in every possible way. Forget that rubbish, though, because The Pokémon Company has purposefully highlighted just how much anime star Ash...
News Grab Gorgeous Signature Edition Switch Games For Less In This Limited-Stock Clearance Sale
Get on these quick!
The folks behind the Signature Edition series of physical Switch games are having a mighty 'Reserve Stock Sale', with plenty of older releases being sold off cheaply for a limited time. The team tells us that for each game released, there's a consignment of reserve stock kept behind in case of missing or damaged orders. With...
News Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Becomes The Best-Selling Entry In The Series
Smashing stuff
As we continue to unpack Nintendo's latest financial report, it's been discovered Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is now the best-selling game in the history of the series. This follows on from yesterday's news about Nintendo's top ten best-selling Switch games as of 30th September 2019, where Ultimate placed second on the list (right...
News Zavvi's Luigi's Mansion 3 Clothing Range Will Make Your Friends Green With Envy
And you can get 25% off with our special code
To celebrate the launch of Luigi's Mansion 3 on Switch, UK retailer Zavvi has produced some limited-edition items which tie-in with the game – including a glow-in-the-dark print and a rather fetching varsity jacket. The jacket is only available for 7 days, so if you like the look of it, you'd better...
More details to be revealed soon
When Nintendo launched Mario Kart Tour on mobile devices back in September, users quickly noticed the game featured a special Gold Pass subscription – allowing racers to get more in-game rewards. If you didn't think there was enough incentive to sign up previously, Nintendo is now attempting to increase its value...
News A Lot Of Ring Fit Adventure Users Are Between 20 And 30 Years Old, According To Nintendo
"and a lot of them are women"
Nintendo's president Shuntaro Furukawa says the company has received many positive responses from Switch owners who went out and purchased Ring Fit Adventure last month. Most of the feedback is about the quality of the workout – with many users supposedly claiming how they could feel the burn and were feeling quite...
News Switch Lite Is "Generating Its Own Demand, Without Negatively Impacting" The Original System
Working together
Yesterday, Nintendo's six months earning release gave us our first look at sales for the Switch Lite. As of the 30th of September 2019, the system has sold 1.95 million units. Overall, combined Switch sales now total 41.67 million units worldwide. Nintendo's president Shuntaro Furukawa has further explained how exactly the Switch...
News Step Aside Yoshi - Woven Is Bringing A Different Woolly World To Switch This November
Stitchin'
With games like Yoshi's Crafted World and its Wii U predecessor Yoshi's Woolly World, not to mention Coldwood Interactive's excellent Unravel Two, we've seen several beautiful material-based platformers in recent years. Dutch indie developer Alterego Games is now raiding the craft box and weaving its own tale with 3D platformer Woven
News Nintendo's Switch Software Sell-Through Increased By 53% In The First Half Of This Fiscal Year
Evergreen titles account "for over 60%" of this
Switch first-party software sell-through continues to increase – with Nintendo's latest financial results briefing revealing how the first half of this fiscal year has seen an increase of 53% over the previous year. Nintendo's shifted 22.01 million units compared to last year's amount of 14.35...
News SteamWorld Quest Gets Physical On Switch, Pre-Orders Go Live Next Week
More physical SteamWorld games to come?
Super Rare Games has today revealed that it has partnered up with Image & Form and Thunderful to release a physical edition of SteamWorld Quest: Hand of Gilgamech on Nintendo Switch. A physical release has been on the cards since before the game even released, but it's nice to see that the day has fin
Thursday31st Oct 2019
News Nintendo Reconfirms Release Windows For Upcoming Major Switch Games
Zelda: BotW 2 and Metroid still 'TBA'
Every three months, Nintendo provides an updated list of its upcoming major releases to keep investors in the know - and as happy as possible. We've got our hands on that very list and shared it for you below, although it's not quite as exciting as it has been in the past. The list doesn't appear to show any...
News Reggie Reveals His Favourite Game From His Time At Nintendo, And His Smash Bros. Main
Asking the important questions
Former Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aimé recently hosted a talk at Cornell College of Business, during which he chose to share his knowledge of business and leadership. However, some of the most interesting nuggets to come out of the lecture were predictably related to Nintendo; Reggie mentioned, for...
Review Beast Quest - Don't Be A Hero, Stick With The Books
Positively beastly
If you’re of a certain age, the Beast Quest books were likely a staple of your childhood. Having first launched in 2007 with Ferno the Fire Dragon, the series has been going strong for twelve years and shows no signs of slowing down. Including the first four books scheduled for publication next year, there are currently an...
News Nintendo Finally Hints That It Has Ditched Game Development On The 3DS
Focus moves towards evergreen titles
The Nintendo 3DS has been on the brink of retirement for a while now, with sales plummeting and new game releases grinding to a halt as the new, fancy Switch takes over. If we're reading this correctly, which we're pretty sure we are, it would appear that Nintendo has finally admitted to that fact, too. Ever...
News Nintendo Switch Has Now Sold 41.67 Million Units Worldwide, First Switch Lite Totals Revealed
Here's how that compares to other consoles
As of 30th September 2019, the Nintendo Switch family of systems has sold 41.67 million units worldwide. The number includes sales for both the original model and the new Nintendo Switch Lite. The news comes from Nintendo's six months earning release which has been shared online today; the last official...
News There's No Need To Be Afraid Of This Day One Update For Luigi's Mansion 3
A safer experience
Today marks the release of Luigi's Mansion 3 on the Nintendo Switch. Part of the experience is the ability to play special multiplayer modes locally and online. In order to do this, though, you're going to have to update your brand new game as you soon as you've purchased it. According to patch notes for Version 1.1.0 over on...
Random Sans From Undertale Makes His Debut As A Professional Wrestler
AEW's Kenny Omega dresses up for the spooky season
Sans from Undertale hit the big time recently when it was revealed he would be appearing in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate as a costume for the Mii Gunner. So, where does the popular character go from here? To the All Elite Wrestling circuit, of course. As part of the AEW Halloween celebrations, the...
News Here Are The Top Ten Best-Selling Nintendo Switch Games As Of September 2019
We're never getting Mario Kart 9
As part of Nintendo's latest financial report, which has revealed that the Nintendo Switch has now sold a mighty 41.67 million units worldwide, the company has released an updated list of its best-selling games on the system. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is still the
News The Top Ten Best-Selling Games For Wii U, 3DS, Wii And DS (As Of September 2019)
People really love Mario Kart
Earlier today, a new earnings report from Nintendo revealed an updated list of the top ten best-selling Nintendo Switch games, but what about the 3DS, the Wii U, and even consoles earlier than those? As part of the report, Nintendo has also provided updated figures for these older systems, and while software sales for...
News Terry Might Be Joining Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Sooner Than We Expected
Hey, c'mon!
Nintendo has already said the next DLC fighter Terry Bogard will be joining Super Smash Bros. Ultimate this November. While there's no exact release date just yet for the star of the Fatal Fury series, the latest Sword-themed spirit event – starting this Friday – has an updated list of trademarks and one of them
Random Fan Makes Amazing Mario Kart Mod Where Waluigi Races By Running On Foot
And he's incredibly fast, too
There's something special about Waluigi. Something that makes fans have particularly strong feelings either for or against him, something that saw him win an official Valentine's Day poll, and something that makes people want to see him run around a Mario Kart circuit without being in a car apparently. Mod developer...
News The Most Popular Switch Lite Colour Is Turquoise, According To Nintendo
Which did you pick?
Just over a month has passed since the Nintendo Switch Lite burst onto the scene. At launch, three different colours were available - Grey, Yellow, and Turquoise - with a special Pokémon edition set to follow in November ahead of the release of Pokémon Sword and Shield. While all three consoles look lovely in the
Round Up Move Over Mario, The Critics Love Luigi's Mansion 3
He's just in time for Halloween, too
Today is Halloween, the day we all dress up in silly costumes and harass people for candy. It’s also the day that Nintendo has chosen to launch Luigi’s Mansion 3 – a perfect piece of timing, if you ask us. But, you may be wondering, is the game worth a look? Well, if you’re a seasoned reader of Nintendo...
News Shinobi Is The Next Sega Ages Game To Hit Japan
Update: Check out the launch trailer
Update: The Sega AGES release Shinobi is out today (31st October) on the Japanese Switch eShop. To celebrate, the publisher has uploaded a clip. Check it out above. Original Story (Thu 17th Oct, 2019 00:35 BST): The action side-scroller Shinobi has been confirmed for the Sega AGES line since March, so when is...
Review Arcade Archives VS. Castlevania - Fixes Some Sins, But The Original Remains Superior
Fangs, but no fangs
The original NES Castlevania has seen its fair share of re-releases over the years, but the same can’t be said for its alternative arcade version. VS. Castlevania was originally released for the Nintendo VS. System of arcade hardware, which for the most part offered tweaked versions of NES games designed to focus more on...
News Scalpers Strike As Demand For Pokémon Center London Merchandise Skyrockets
Items changing hands for inflated prices online
We’ve reported on the situation at the Pokémon Center London a few times now, and things have gotten pretty hairy of late. First, there was the news that queues had to be cut short due to the insane level of interest, and more recently we’ve been hit with the news that there
Nintendo Download 31st October (Europe)
Luigi's Mansion 3! Aladdin/Lion King! VAMPYR!
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: Luigi's Mansion 3 (Nintendo, 31st...
Nintendo Download 31st October (North America)
Luigi's Mansion 3, Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games, Just Dance 2020!
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: Luigi's...
News Netflix's The Witcher Series Secures December Release Date, New Trailer Revealed
Not long to wait!
Note: The following trailer contains nudity and violence. Netflix has finally revealed when we'll all be able to sit back and binge-watch the entirety of its The Witcher series, treating us to a new 'main' trailer in the process. The show will premier worldwide on Friday 20th December, with all eight episodes being available...
News Romancing SaGa 3 HD Remaster Launches On The Switch eShop Next Month
Localised for the first time ever
Updated: Earlier in the year, it was revealed a remastered version of Romancing SaGa 3 was on the way to the Switch and multiple other platforms. For the first time ever, this game will also be localised. Now, Square Enix has revealed the third entry will arrive on the eShop in Japan on 11th November, which is the...
Poll Luigi's Mansion 3 Is Out Today, Are You Getting It?
Or are you too chicken?
Happy Halloween, everyone! And more importantly, happy Luigi's Mansion 3 release day! Yes, our favourite scaredy-cat plumber sets off on another spooky adventure today with the third instalment of his hit ghostbusting series arriving on Nintendo Switch. If you missed our review of the game earlier this week, you'll be...
News Dr. Mario World's Latest Update Adds Donkey Kong And Diddy Kong
Plus new Super Mario assistants
Donkey Kong and Diddy Kong have had done a lot of different things over the years and now they've become qualified doctors. As bananas as this might sound, it's completely normal within the context of the Nintendo mobile game, Dr. Mario World. Following on from the Mario babies not long ago, it only seems fair to...
News Explore A Missing Woman's Phone In Simulacra, An Interactive Horror Experience Coming To Switch
A horror that's close to home
Launching this December on Nintendo Switch is Simulacra, a found-phone horror game that's sure to give you the chills this winter. A spiritual successor to Sara Is Missing, this follow-up title has players discovering the lost phone of a woman called Anna. On the phone, you see a desperate cry for help in the form of a...
News Ubisoft's Goal Is To Make All Of Its PvP Games Support Cross-Play
And it's "well on the way"
As cross-platform play becomes increasingly popular, more third-party companies are starting to make it a standard feature within their games, as it's a great way of sustaining and uniting communities. Ubisoft's free-to-play arena fighter Brawlhalla is one of the latest titles to add cross-platform multiplayer support...
News Fishing: Barents Sea – Complete Edition Brings 'Premium' Fishing Simulation To Switch
With all previous DLC included
Fishing simulation title Fishing: Barents Sea is headed to Nintendo Switch under the title Fishing: Barents Sea - Complete Edition, it has been confirmed. You'll be able to catch it from 10th December. The game takes players to the icy coasts of Northern Norway where they'll get their very own fishing boat and refill...
Wednesday30th Oct 2019
Not exactly a whole new world
Movie tie-in games can be notoriously hit-or-miss in their quality. Often, the games seem to be something of an afterthought or simply advertisement fodder for the film they're based on, but every now and then, tie-ins can surprise with how well they stand on their own. Back in the day, the video game adaptations of...
News Pokémon Sword And Shield Will Not Support Cloud Saves
Which was to be expected really
Although it would have been a pretty safe guess regardless, it has been confirmed that Pokémon Sword and Shield will not support cloud saves on Nintendo Switch. The news comes from the eShop listing for the two games - pre-purchasing is now live (with a surprising bonus gift for those in Europe) and we've already...
Random Reggie Reveals His Favourite Meme After 15 Years At Nintendo
"My body is ready"
Not long after he was appointed as the Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Nintendo, Reggie Fils-Aimé became one of the most recognised faces within the video game industry when he walked out on stage at the company's 2004 E3 press conference and announced to the world he was all about kickin' ass, takin' names and...
News Early Digital Pokémon Sword And Shield Pre-Orders Also Include A Steelbook, For Some Reason
In Europe, at least
Don't ask us why, but Nintendo of Europe has revealed that it'll be giving away physical steelbook cases with early digital pre-orders of Pokémon Sword and Shield. The games are now available to pre-order from the Nintendo Switch eShop, and Nintendo has announced that fact alongside an early-purchase incentive. The problem is,...
Review Close To The Sun - A Poor Imitation Of BioShock That Looks Worse On Switch
Getting a bit too warm there, Icarus
It’s perhaps almost parody at this point for eager Switch fans to tweet their longing desire for a game to be released on the system. "Is it coming to Switch?" remains a near-constant reminder to the social media marketing teams that there’s an entire console fanbase that wants their shiny new game replicated...
News PlayStation 4 Just Overtook Wii's Lifetime Sales
An impressive feat
Sony's PlayStation 4 has now sold more units than Nintendo's super-popular Wii, becoming the second best-selling home console of all time. As you'll no doubt be aware, the Wii was a hugely successful release for Nintendo, going on to shift 101.63 million units in its lifetime alongside 920.96 million software sales. Gaming...
News Pokémon Sword And Shield File Size Revealed On The Japanese Switch eShop
Make some space
If you plan on picking up a digital copy of Pokémon Sword and Shield next month, you might be interested to know just how much storage space the new entries set in the Galar region require. According to a listing on the Japanese eShop, both games will need 9.5GB of free space. To download both, you'll need 19GB. This follows on...
Feature The Most Memorable Ghosts In Nintendo Games
Spooks, spectres and ghosts that stuck around
It's close to midnight, and something evil's lurking in the dark... Well, perhaps. Yes, Nintendo Switch has its fair share of true horrors, but there's a fair chance that any ghost you happen across on Nintendo platforms could be a Casper-like friendly phantom. With Halloween almost upon us and Luigi up...
News You Can Now Pre-Order A Wireless Version Of The Afterglow Nintendo Switch Controller
With programmable buttons
Just last month, gaming accessory maker PDP shared its officially licensed Afterglow Deluxe+ Audio Wired Controller, which grabbed our attention thanks to its LED light display. Now, the company is back with a wireless version. Just like before, prismatic LED lighting options allow players to cycle through a rainbow of...
News Celebrate Halloween In Style With These Luigi's Mansion 3 Pumpkin Stencils From Nintendo
Spooky
Not only is tomorrow Halloween, but it's also the release day for the incredibly exciting - and wonderful - Luigi's Mansion 3. As such, Nintendo is helping fans to celebrate the day in style. If you're hoping to scare any visitors coming to your door, or even if you're just having a quiet, but still very spooky night in with the family, why...
News Dark Souls-Like ANIMUS: Harbinger Brings The Battle To Switch Next Week
For considerably less money
We know, we know - the whole Dark Souls comparison thing is more overdone than that obliterated piece of toast you ruined this morning, but look... This really is like Dark Souls. Everything from ANIMUS: Harbinger's opening sequence to its combat (all visible in the smartphone version trailer above) reminds us of From...
Japanese Charts Ring Fit Adventure Has Strong Second Week But Can't Fend Off Call Of Duty
Dragon Quest X sells best on Switch
Famitsu's Japanese chart figures are now in for 21st - 27th October, revealing that Ring Fit Adventure has dropped down to second place following its recent debut number one. The game sold another 64,045 copies this week, almost equalling its opening total of 68,497 copies last time around. Those 64,000 sales...
Feature All Aboard The Sega Bus, A Relic From A Time When Sonic And Mario Were Sworn Enemies
Who said public transport isn't fun?
It might not mean much to people outside of the UK, but the Sega Bus has been part of video game folklore for decades. Back when Nintendo and Sega were fighting tooth and nail for dominance of living rooms all over the world, Sega's UK arm – which had enjoyed tremendous success thanks to the fact that the...
News Reggie: Innovation Drives Nintendo And Always Will Because It's The Company's Mantra
It's about creating something unique
Over the years, Nintendo has made a name for itself revolutionising and redefining the way we play. If it wasn't for this innovative and often risky approach, the video game industry might not have transformed into the digital entertainment juggernaut it is today. During the same chat with IGN recently, the...
News Monkey Ball Director Loved Astral Chain, Was Inspired By Takahisa Taura "To Improve"
"It was a well-made, fun, solid action game"
Yesterday saw the release of Super Monkey Ball: Banana Blitz HD on the Nintendo Switch. The game is a remake of the 2006 Wii launch exclusive and comes with enhanced graphics and two brand-new modes. In charge of this remake was the director and producer Masao Shirosaki. He's been doing the press rounds...
News Sharpen Your Sword For Super Smash Bros. Ultimate's Next Spirit Event
Where's Zacian?
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is this week hosting a sword-themed spirit board event. It starts on 1st November and will run for the entire weekend. During this event, you'll encounter more sword-wielding characters than usual and also receive extra gold. Some of the spirits on offer include Eliwood from Fire Emblem, Alucard from the...
News Pokémon GO Has Now Surpassed $3 Billion In Lifetime Gross Revenue
And 2019 could be its most profitable year yet
Niantic's augmented reality game Pokémon GO has now surpassed $3 billion in lifetime gross revenue, according to Sensor Tower's Store Intelligence data estimates. There's seemingly no stopping the popular mobile hit that has now been downloaded more than 541 million times since it was launched in 2016,...
News Twin-Stick Shooter Delta Squad Will Be Deployed On Switch Later This Week
With local co-op support
Launching later this week on Nintendo Switch is Delta Squad, a twin-stick shooter from Eskema Games and Ratalaika Games. Said to be "inspired by the ’90s, but with modern gaming mechanics incorporated", Delta Squad is an arcade-style shooter which can either be played alone or alongside three other friends in local co-op...
Tuesday29th Oct 2019
Review Super Monkey Ball: Banana Blitz HD - Improved Controls Ruined By Some Odd Design Choices
Gorillas in our mitts
The Wii Remote strap was allegedly added to stop controllers slipping from sweaty palms. But could it be that someone at Nintendo had actually played Super Monkey Ball: Banana Blitz – a Wii launch game – and predicted a wave of fury-induced Remote tossings? Back on Wii, Monkey Ball swapped its traditional analogue stick for...
Review Resident Evil 5 - More Action Than Horror, And All The Better For It
Boulder punching action
Resident Evil 5 is a pretty controversial game. Don’t worry, we’re not going to go into the allegations raised against the game prior to its release more than a decade ago. Instead, Resident Evil 5 is controversial in the sense that many people believe it to be the title that killed the survival-horror franchise...
Random This North Korean Games Console Is Straight Outta 2006
Say hello to the Moranbong!
North Korea may have a reputation as a pretty grim place to live, but the arrival of a brand new games console should hopefully raise a few smiles (assuming you're rich enough to afford it, of course). The 'Moranbong' combines tech seen in the Wii and Microsoft Kinect to create an entertainment environment which calls to...
News Get Up To 90% Off Select Nintendo Switch Games With Merge Games' Anniversary Sale
The publisher slashes prices for a limited time
Indie publisher Merge Games is celebrating its 10th anniversary and luckily for us, that means that we have a lovely sale on the eShop to check out. 15 games have been reduced in total, with the sale running from now until 17th November unless stated differently. That means you've got about three...
News Metroid Prime 4 Dev Retro Studios Hires Halo Character Modeller As New Lead Artist
This is it, Chief
Retro Studios, the developer currently working hard on Metroid Prime 4, has bolstered its creative talent by hiring Halo series character modeller, Kyle Hefley. The news comes from VGC, which reports that Hefley has been snapped up as Retro’s new lead character artist. You'll almost certainly be familiar with his previous work,...
Reminder Vote For The Best Resident Evil Games
We need your help to sort the undead horde
Thanks to everyone who has voted so far - for anyone who missed it, there’s still time to select your picks for the best Resident Evil games below. We’ll see you Thursday for the REsults... With All Hallows' Eve creeping up on us, it's that time of year to close the curtains, huddle in front of the TV...
News Port Specialist Virtuos Convinced Obsidian To Bring The Outer Worlds To Switch
"We weren't sure it could be done"
It turns out a Switch version of The Outer Worlds might not have even happened if it wasn't for the port specialist Virtuos presenting Obsidian with a proof of concept. During a recent US Gamer interview, co-game director Leonard Boyarsky said the Nintendo port came as something of a surprise to the team: We...
News Launch Patch For Resident Evil 5 And 6 On Switch Adds Gyroscopic And Motion Controls
Control how you play
Today marks the release of Resident Evil 5 and Resident Evil 6 on the Switch eShop. Timed in with this launch is a patch for both games – adding gyroscopic and motion control support. Capcom revealed this information via the official Resident Evil games Twitter account: If you would like to find o
News Bayonetta Turns 10 Years Old, PlatinumGames' Hideki Kamiya Shares Special Message
And you can win some goodies
Ten years ago today, on 29th October 2009, Bayonetta was first released in Japan. Originally only available on rival platforms, the shapeshifting witch eventually transformed into a Nintendo-exclusive franchise, even getting her very own spot in the Super Smash Bros. roster. A lot can happen in ten years, huh? The...
News Nintendo's Shigeru Miyamoto To Be Recognised As A Person Of Cultural Merit In Japan
A top honour
You're probably more than aware of his name, and you'll definitely be more than aware of his work, so it seems fitting that Nintendo's Shigeru Miyamoto is set to be recognised as a Person of Cultural Merit in his home country of Japan. The Super Mario and Legend of Zelda creator is one of the most famous developers to ever walk...
Random Nintendo's Customer Support Twitter Account Shares Another Switch Safety Message
Don't damage it in a backpack!
Nintendo's customer support Twitter account for Japan is at it again with silly but seemingly necessary warnings for Switch owners. This follows on from a tweet telling users not to sit on their beloved hybrid system. This time around it's a graphic directed at users who carry their Switch around in a backpack...
News Get A Closer Look At Forager's Physical Release, Now Available In North America
Arriving in Europe on 1st November
One particular Switch eShop title that captured our hearts earlier this year was the 2D open-world crafting game Forager. We gave it nine out of ten stars and said it was a release that all Switch owners should consider adding to their collection. If you have been holding out for a physical copy (which includes...
News Reggie Literally Earns 'Legend' Status, Will Receive Andrew Yoon Legend Award In New York
"I’m humbled and honored"
It's turning out to be a cracking day for famous Nintendo faces, as ex-President and COO of Nintendo of America, Reggie Fils-Aimé, is set to receive an Andrew Yoon Legend Award early next year. 'Legend' status confirmed. The New York Videogame Critics Circle will honour Reggie with the award at the ninth annual New York...
News You Can Now Grab Jumanji: The Video Game's Collectors Edition, But Only In The US
And it looks like a board game!
If you find yourself perusing our lovingly crafted pages on a regular basis, you'll probably be aware that Jumanji: The Video Game is just days away from launching on Nintendo Switch. If you're looking forward to its release, you might want to consider picking up this lovely looking Collector's Edition. The game's...
News Mario Kart Tour Was Downloaded 123.9 Million Times In Its First Month
And it made $37.4 million
At the end of last month, Mario Kart Tour made the transition across to smartphone devices. Since then, it has been downloaded an estimated 123.9 million times across the App Store and Google Play. This makes it the most downloaded Nintendo mobile game on launch. As illustrated by Sensor Tower Store Intelligence data,...
News Fourth Free Update For Super Dragon Ball Heroes: World Mission Includes 99 New Cards
Plus new missions and much more
Although the Switch still doesn't have a certain digital card game on it, there are still plenty of other ones to enjoy if you are a fan of this genre. One of these is Super Dragon Ball Heroes: World Mission. This Dimps-developed Bandai Namco title arrived on the Switch in April and will be receiving its fourth free...
Video Take A Tour Of Koholint Island With This Charming Zelda: Link's Awakening Video
Revisit your favourite landmarks in style
Things move far too quickly in the video game world, with any major release seemingly being instantly forgotten as soon as the next big thing comes along. Forgive us, then, as we take a step back to last month - the horror - and revisit the wonderful Zelda: Link's Awakening. Nintendo has shared a delightful...
News Incredible Mandy Brings A Dreamy Dose Of Action-Adventure To Switch Next Week
With a "beautiful, emotive soundtrack"
CIRCLE Entertainment and developer Dotoyou Games have revealed that Incredible Mandy, an action-adventure game previously released on Steam, will be heading to Switch next week. The game has you exploring the memories of a brother and sister, buried deep within their dreams. You'll be tackling obstacles,...
Monday28th Oct 2019
Review Luigi's Mansion 3 - Gooigi Takes Ghost Busting To The Next Level
Drop dead gorgeous
Despite being the glimmering jewel of the GameCube’s launch, Luigi’s Mansion has enjoyed relatively few sequels for such a beloved Mario spin-off. The 3DS had a pop with a well-liked sequel, and the original got a second chance on the same system with a remake. Now it’s time for a true home console follow-up with Luigi’s...
Review Dragon Quest 1, 2 & 3 Collection - Relive The Formative Years Of Japan's Favourite RPG
Once, twice, three times a JRPG
Dragon Quest, alongside Final Fantasy, has to rank as one of the most famous JRPG franchises ever. Like Square's epic series, it began life on the 8-bit Famicom (NES to you and me) and sold millions of copies in its native Japan. However, unlike Final Fantasy – which exploded in the west following the release of...
News A Single Pokémon Card Just Became The Most Expensive Ever, Selling For $195,000
How much?!
Collecting Pokémon cards can be a very fun but expensive business, especially when you're hoping to add this particular rarity to your set. A Pikachu Illustrator card - a 1998 release which was only given out to a limited number of competition winners - has just sold in an auction for an absolutely mindblowing $195,000. For reference, a...
Review Vampyr - Choice-Based Adventure Worth Sinking Your Fangs Into
A vampire game that doesn’t suck
Vampyr, despite its title, isn’t really about vampires. Okay, it is to a large extent (obviously), but what it really explores is the power of temptation – for the main character, most of the people he meets (or eats), and for the player themselves. The game puts you in the pasty skin of Dr Jonathan Reid, a...
Random Hmm, This New Kanye West Song Sure Sounds Familiar
Zelda, is that you?
If you keep up with your popular music news, you might well be aware that rapper and producer Kanye West dropped his new album over the weekend, 'Jesus Is King'. Usually, this wouldn't grant any coverage on our humble Nintendo website, but you might notice something a little odd about one of the tracks on the new release. The...
News Reggie Is Glad He No Longer Has To Deal With People Asking Him About Mother 3
"This is a decision that I'm no longer part of"
Reggie Fils-Aimé's recent lecture at Cornell University delivered many tasty and amusing pieces of information, including the fact that the late Nintendo present Satoru Iwata didn't want to bundle Wii Sports with the Wii, and that Reggie himself considers the Wii U to be a "failure forward"
News Kickstarter For Cuphead-Style Enchanted Portals Is Delayed Following Publisher Interest
"We will be delaying it indefinitely while we sort all of this out"
Enchanted Portals caused quite a stir when it was revealed earlier this month, with many fans accusing two-person studio Xixo of shamelessly ripping off the visual style of Cuphead. Wh
Random This Terrifying Ash Ketchum Costume Is Perfect For Halloween
Poké-nope
What is it with all of these unintentionally creepy costumes of popular children's characters? And how can anyone legitimately wear such a thing without shuddering every time they walk past a mirror? Sadly, we might never find the answers to these questions, but we can give you a little more info on this horrific Pokémon costume. Made...
Random Jimmy Fallon Has Challenged You To Beat His Ring Fit Adventure Score
And we failed
If you're one of the many who picked up a copy of Ring Fit Adventure over the last couple of weeks, you'll likely be waking up bright and early each morning to do your RPG/fitness routine, shedding the pounds and tightening those abs like a champion. Right? Well, whether you've turned into a fitness wizard or you're already feeling...
News DMG Deals Damage Is A Game Boy Game Where You Smash Up Old Tech As A Game Boy
Celebrating Game Boy's 30th anniversary
Forget the fact that it's 2019 for just a moment and allow yourself to enjoy the idea of popping a brand new Game Boy game into your beloved childhood console. If this sounds like a dream come true, you might want to check out DMG Deals Damage. Released earlier this year by Ludoscience, DMG Deals Damage has...
Gallery The Art Of Super Mario Odyssey Is A Lush Journey Through The Design Of A Switch Classic
Luigi's Mansion who?
We know what you're thinking. Super Mario Odyssey – great game that it is – came out ages ago. Surely, releasing an art book based on the game now would be a silly idea, especially when the spotlight has fallen on Mario's sibling and his latest adventure? Putting aside any debates on launch timing, Dark Horse's latest tome...
News Fed Up Of Carrying Your Nintendo Switch Lite? Get Yourself A Neck Strap
Available to pre-order as we speak
The more popular a Nintendo product gets, the more bizarre the third-party accessories become - remember the Wii days? It's perhaps to be expected, then, that the Switch Lite is the latest machine to get in on the weird accessory shenanigans. That's right, available to pre-order now from Amazon Japan with...
Feature Luigi And Video Gaming's Other Palette Swap Heroes
Clones that became stars
Luigi’s Mansion 3 releases in just a couple of days and rounds out a trilogy of excellent games featuring gaming's most famous sidekick in the starring role. Over the years Luigi has grown from mere clone to become a beloved Nintendo character and developed something of a cult following along the way. Perhaps his cowardice...
Video We Almost Had A 2D Banjo-Kazooie Platformer On Game Boy Color
Original design documents tell the tale
With the bear and bird now perfectly playable in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, the love for Banjo-Kazooie has felt particularly strong as of late. You'll no doubt be aware of the original N64 game, its sequel Banjo-Tooie and more, but did you know that the series almost received a 2D platformer on the Game Boy...
UK Charts Ring Fit Adventure Falls To Seventh Place Despite Strong Second Week
Mario Kart's still going at top speed, too
UK chart data is now in for the week ending 26th October, revealing that Nintendo's Ring Fit Adventure has fallen to seventh position after its impressive third place debut last week. Strangely enough, the game actually saw a 5% increase in sales this week compared to last, but with plenty of new releases...
News Nindies Showcase Platformer EarthNight Leaps Towards A December Switch Launch
Set during a dragon apocalypse
One of the many games featured in August's Nindies Showcase presentation, EarthNight, has just scored a solid release date on Nintendo Switch. You'll be able to get your hands on it from 3rd December. In case you can't quite remember what it's all about, let us give you a quick recap. The game is a hand-drawn...
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