Nintendo Switch News
December2023
Guide Best Nintendo Switch Party Games
Maximum fun, minimum fuss
Updated and scrubbed ready for the fiesta-friendly festive season. Enjoy! So, you're having a party, possibly on a rooftop, dancing to the music and all that jazz, but suddenly there's a lull. Fear not because we've got just the thing to get the party started again! Nintendo Switch has a whole host of crowd-pleasing co-op...
Exclusive 'Inkulinati' Finally Inks In A 2024 Release Window On Switch
Comes with all 'Early Access' updates
Cast your minds back, dear readers, to June 2020. Yes, it was a time many of us would rather forget, but you may remember that we reported on a rather intriguing game called Inkulinati that had been confirmed for the Switch after a successful Kickstarter campaign. Now, over two years later, we can confirm that...
News Super Dungeon Maker Launches Huge Update With New Skins, Enemies, More
Pfft, who needs Zelda Maker?
A huge new update for Super Dungeon Maker has launched for the Nintendo Switch, introducing a boatload of new features for fledgling dungeon creators. Originally launched back in May 2023, Rokaplay's Super Dungeon Maker takes the general concept of Super Mario Maker and gives it a bit of a Zelda spin, letting users...
News Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince Update Announced For Switch
Will include "quality of life improvements" and more
Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince got off to a strong start on the Switch earlier this month, and if you were hoping to see post launch support, you're in luck. The official Dragon Quest social media account has confirmed the team behind the game is currently working on an update for The...
Poll What Do You Think Of The Demo For Another Code: Recollection?
Go on, tell us
Last week, Nintendo shared a demo for Another Code: Recollection on the Switch eShop, giving fans a chance to try out the game before its January 2024 launch. Now that more people have had time to play it, it's got us wondering what the community here on Nintendo Life thinks of the experience so far. So vote in our poll and tell us...
News Zelda Producer Explains Why A Mario Maker Style Game Probably Won't Work
Nintendo doesn't want to "force" creativity
We've heard Nintendo dismiss the idea of a Mario Maker style Zelda game in the past and even though it's been a while since the last update, it seems the Japanese video game company still isn't keen on the idea. Speaking to Polygon recently, series producer Eiji Aonuma explained how Nintendo doesn't...
"You cannot go through your life punching everything"
The Prince of Persia series is held near and dear to the hearts of many, whether you fell in love with the original platformers and their revolutionary rotoscope animation, The Sands of Time for its rewind mechanic and magical atmosphere, or maybe even the reboot from 2008 — which we're sad...
News Sea Of Stars Has Reached More Than 4 Million Players In 4 Months
A true indie hit
Sabotage Studio has announced that Sea of Stars has been played by over 4 million users across all platforms since its launch on August 29th, 2023. Now something to keep in mind is that this will include figures from the likes of Xbox Game Pass, so we're not talking about copies sold, as such, but 4 million is still a remarkable...
News The Persona 5 Series Has Shifted Over 10 Million Copies Worldwide
That's a lot of hearts
Atlus has announced that the Persona 5 series has surpassed an incredible 10 million copies sold worldwide. Now, the obvious caveat here is that we're talking about several games rather than just one, with the series comprised of the original Persona 5, its comprehensive Royal sibling, Persona 5 Strikers, Persona 5: Dancing in...
News New Pokémon Scarlet & Violet 7-Star Tera Raid Battle Event Revealed For This Weekend
Plus, the Walking Wake/Iron Leaves event returns
The Pokémon Company has announced the next 7-Star Tera Raid Battle event for Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, heading our way from 22nd-24th December (thanks, @SerebiiNet). This weekend's event will star Gen IX's Iron Bundle — yep, the robot bird. The mechanical menace will come with an Ice Tera Type...
News Dementium: The Ward On Switch Receives Free HD Update
"A special gift for horror fans this holiday season"
The DS survival horror game Dementium: The Ward made its debut on the Switch earlier this year and now to celebrate the holiday season, developer Atooi has rolled out a free HD update. Players can now pause the title during gameplay, head to the options menu and swap the display to HI-RES. This...
News Indie Horror Hit Choo-Choo Charles Arrives On Switch Early Next Year
Japan's eShop gets it sooner
If you happen to like horror games, spiders and trains, the indie hit Choo-Choo Charles by Two Star Games is one upcoming release you won't want to miss when it arrives locally on the Switch on 18th January 2024. According to the Japanese eShop, the game is arriving in Japan later this week on 21st December 2023. This...
News Spike Chunsoft's Annual Survey Wants To Know More About Your Gaming Interests
"Your input and opinions are incredibly valuable to us"
Spike Chunsoft, the Japanese developer (Pokémon Mystery Dungeon, AI: The Somnium Files, the Danganronpa series) and publisher, wants fans to take its 2023 video game survey, so it can learn more about what they're interested in. If you have any of this company's games before, your input is...
News Mortal Kombat 1 Cross-Play Release Window Confirmed, But There's No Mention Of Switch
The Switch version of MK11 missed out on "Krossplay"
Although the Mortal Kombat 1 team has shown strong support for the Switch version of the game so far with updates and all the DLC, it seems the cross-play feature might be skipping Nintendo's hybrid system. In a live stream earlier this week, NetherRealm confirmed cross-play was coming on...
News Sea Of Stars Developer Sabotage Replacing 'The Completionist' NPC
A "small patch" is coming soon
Sabotage Studio director Thierry Boulanger has announced via Discord the company will be removing the content creator and internet personality Jirard 'The Completionist' Khalil from the indie RPG hit Sea of Stars. Sea of Stars arrived on the Switch earlier this year in August and featured a segment in it where Khalil...
"We actually don’t like to talk about Worldless as a Metroidvania"
Fans of 2D platformers in the Metroidvania mould aren't exactly lacking for excellent examples of the genre. It feels like every other game launching at the moment is either a roguelite deckbuilder or an explorative action platformer. It's a brave developer who dips a toe into this...
News A New Pokémon Scarlet & Violet Distribution Event Has Been Announced For Japan
Appearing in next month's issue of CoroCoro
Updated: There's already been a distribution event for Pokémon Scarlet & Violet announced earlier this week, and now to add to this, it seems another one has been confirmed for Japan. This one is a little bit different! As explained by Serebii.net, the codes for this particular distribution will be...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (December 16th)
We have liftoff!
Well, the weekend has rolled around once again so it's time for a spot of gaming, we'd say. Before we get to that, however, does anyone fancy a quick round-up of the Nintendo highlights from this week? We've been taking a look at what classic SEGA franchises you'd like to see return, keeping up with everything going on in Fo
News Fae Farm Version 2.0.0 Update Adds Free DLC, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
The Coasts of Croakia has arrived
Earlier this week the relatively new farming sim Fae Farm got a free DLC update Coasts of Croakia - taking players to the Archl-pal-igo Park, where they can learn the language of the many critters roaming the park. In addition to this, there's been a bunch of updates to the game adding in new dialogue, an increase...
ICYMI Pokémon Home Update Adds Scarlet & Violet Indigo Disk DLC Compatibility
The Blueberry Pokédex has been added
Alongside the launch of Pokemon Scarlet & Violet: The Indigo Disk, an update has also arrived for the storage service Pokemon Home. This bumps the application up to Version 3.2.1 and most importantly adds compatibility for the Part 2 DLC. Here's a bit about what you can expect from this update, which also...
Round Up The Reviews Are In For Pokémon Scarlet & Violet: The Indigo Disk DLC
Here's what the critics had to say
Pokémon Scarlet and Violet's second DLC expansion 'The Indigo Disk' arrived earlier this week and now the reviews are starting to surface online. If you haven't already caught our review here on Nintendo Life, we thought this new part took a few steps forward but could still use some work in other areas, awarding...
News Score 50% Off Radiant Silvergun And Other Select Shmups In Live Wire's Christmas Sale
Pew pew
Publisher Live Wire has today revealed a handful of shmup titles that are seeing tasty discounts throughout the holiday season of up to 50%. The publisher's Christmas sale is now live on the Switch eShop and will be running until 3rd January 2024 — plenty of time to pick up any of the ones that catch your eye, we'd say. Chief among the...
News SaGa Emerald Beyond Slashes Onto Switch In April 2024
Two new character trailers reveal all
Initially announced in the September Nintendo Direct showcase, Square Enix has today revealed that the next entry in the SaGa series, SaGa Emerald Beyond, will be landing on Switch on 25th April 2024. This release date came directly from Square's SaGa Glimmerfest 2023 livestream, where the publisher was...
News Nintendo Launches 'Festive Offers' Switch eShop Sale, Discounts On Over 3,000 Games (Europe)
Anyone would think it's the end of the year...
What's that? You thought that the discounts were over because Black Friday is finished? Ohh no, no, no. It is December in Nintendo land, and if that means anything, it means that the discounts are never over. Yes, that's right, Nintendo has today launched its Festive Offers sale on the Switch eShop,...
Feature Nintendo Switch Year In Review 2023 - Our Most Played Games
...it's Zelda, isn't it?
What happens every December? Christmas Day. New Year's Eve. A bunch of sales as we approach the end of the year. Oh, and our year-end video game wrap-ups. Nintendo Switch Year in Review 2023 is officially available, meaning you can scour over every single second of your video game habits for the year. The stats range from...
Reminder Tetris 99's Super Mario Bros. Wonder Event Is Now Live
Unlock a Wonderful new theme
2023 has been quite the year for Mario, huh? Nintendo's prize plumber has had his own movie, a brand-new 2D platformer and an RPG-make thrown in for good measure. Just to put the icing on the cake, he's now appearing in a handful of Tetris 99 crossover Grands Prix too, with the Super Mario Bros. Wonder event now...
News New Shiren The Wanderer Trailer Showcases The Upcoming Roguelike's Fresh Features
Rescue, Parallel Play and Monster Dojo all detailed
Thanks to confirmation from Spike Chunsoft back in October, we know for sure that Shiren the Wanderer: The Mystery Dungeon of Serpentcoil Island (catchy little title, huh?) is heading West on 27th February. But what will the latest entry in the roguelike RPG series have in store? What new
News Mortal Kombat 1's December Update Is Out Today, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
New season, new DLC characters and much more
This week marks the "early access" arrival of Quan Chi in Mortal Kombat 1. This is the second DLC character in the Kombat Pack and follows on from the release of Omni Man. EventHubs has also confirmed the Kameo Fighter in this update (Khameleon) will be arriving at some point in January 2024. In addition...
News Undertale Creator Toby Fox Remixed Ed Sheeran's Pokémon Song In The New Scarlet & Violet DLC
Fox also composed for the main game
Remember how the music superstar Ed Sheeran did a song for Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet? Well, as highlighted by our friends at VGC, this same song 'Celestial' has now been remixed by the Undertale developer Toby Fox in the latest DLC. As noted by the source, Fox worked on some other music for Scarlet and...
News Nintendo Releases Switch eShop Demo For Another Code: Recollection
And there's a new overview trailer to go with it
One of the surprise announcements of 2023 was the news Cing's classic point-and-click adventure series Another Code would be getting a remake on the Nintendo Switch. It will contain both Another Code: Two Memories (known as Trace Memory in North America) and the sequel Another Code: R – A Journey
News Point-And-Click Adventure Classics Pajama Sam 3 And Freddi Fish 4 Are Coming To Nintendo Switch
Out next week
If you're a fan of classic point-and-click adventures that may or may not date back to your childhood, you might be interested to know there are two more Humongous Entertainment games on their way to the Nintendo Switch eShop next week. First up, we've got Pajama Sam 3, which was originally released on Windows PC. Its extended title...
News Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom's 'Game Awards' Artwork Is Now A Reward On My Nintendo
Get it while you can
During The Game Awards, Nintendo shared a new (and stunning) piece of artwork for its award-winning game The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, featuring Link against the backdrop of the sky islands. Many fans were quite taken with it at the time, and if you have been eager for a wallpaper version of this new artwork, you...
News Fae Farm's Free DLC Hops Onto Nintendo Switch Today
Ribbit-ing
We hope you're ready to hop to the beach, as Fae Farm's free DLC pack — Coasts of Croakia — is available to download today on Switch. The update will take you to the Archi-pal-igo Park, which you can access by using a brand new tool which you will be given either during the story or (if you've beaten the story) after you download the...
Nintendo Download 14th December (North America)
Palia! Avenger! Hammerwatch II!
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! Switch eShop - Highlights: Palia (14th Dec) - Explore a breathtaking...
News 'Piczle Cross: Story Of Seasons' Plants More Nonogram Puzzles On Switch Next Year
Seeing the bigger picture
Publisher Rainy Frog has today announced the next title in the nonogram puzzle series Piczle Cross: Story of Seasons, which will be laying down roots on Switch on 27th February 2024. As you might expect from the Piczle series, this one is packed with nonogram puzzles galore, all with a farm-sim twist thanks to the Story of...
News Relaxing Hexagonal City Builder 'Pan'orama' Hits The Switch eShop Today (US)
EU launch to follow in January
If you're a fan of relaxing city builders, then the adorable zen-like Pan'orama from Awaken Realms might be up your street. Launching on the US eShop today (December 14th, with an EU release to follow in January), Pan'orama is a puzzle simulation in which you place hexagonal tiles to build a stunning, abstract...
Japanese Charts Pikmin 4 Passes One Million Physical Sales
Mario Wonder reclaims the lead, once again
The latest Japanese charts are in from Famitsu (via Gematsu) and despite making a monster debut last week, Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince has slipped down into third place, leaving Super Mario Bros. Wonder to once again jump into the top spot with another 82,470 copies sold. The only new entry this...
Talking Point What Classic Sega Franchises Do You Want To See Rebooted?
Power Surge? More like Nostalgia Surge
Segaaaaa~ Ahh, the sweet sound of nostalgia. Yes, despite being Nintendo Life, Sega is unmistakably a part of our childhoods. Equally important, it's also a part of the Big N's history. From the great rivalry of the late '80s and early '90s, to Mario and Sonic teaming up and facing off in more recent years,...
News Grab A Special Gimmighoul In The Latest Pokémon Scarlet And Violet Distribution
"You'll feel pretty chipper"
In addition to the arrival of Pokémon Scarlet & Violet Version 3.0.0 today, The Pokémon Company is also giving away a special Gimmighoul via Mystery Gift. This "chest form Gimmighoul" comes with the "Upbeat Mark" and when assigned, it will be imparted with the title "Gimmighoul the Chipper". Here's how you can...
News Disney Illusion Island Announces Free 'Keeper Up' Update, Out Now
Update: Here's a look!
Update [Thu 14th Dec, 2023 03:00 GMT]: Nintendo has now shared a first look at this free DLC content, it comes packed with 12 remixed courses, where Mickey Mouse and friends must race against the clock. Original article [Tue 12th Dec, 2023 02:00 GMT]: Disney's Mickey Mouse made a return earlier this year in the magnificent...
News Pokémon Scarlet & Violet Version 3.0.0 Is Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
The Indigo Disk DLC is now available
Update: The Pokémon Scarlet & Violet Version 3.0.0 update is now live! Nintendo has also shared the official patch notes on its support page: Pokémon Scarlet & Violet: Ver. 3.0.0 (Released December 13, 2023): Release of The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero Part 2: The Indigo Disk for Pokémon Sca
News Nintendo Switch "Lifetime US Unit Sales" Surpass Xbox 360
"Switch trails only Nintendo DS and PlayStation 2"
The Nintendo Switch has smashed all sorts of records in 2023 and it turns out it's just done it again in recent times. As highlighted by Circana (formerly NPD) industry analyst Mat Piscatella, the hybrid hardware managed to surpass "lifetime US unit sales" of Microsoft's Xbox 360 in November,...
Video We've Played Prince Of Persia: The Lost Crown - Here's 12 Minutes Of Switch Gameplay
Welcome back, your majesty
We recently got to go hands-on with Ubisoft's upcoming Metroidvania Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown and came away feeling rather chuffed with the experience, indeed. Shifting the action from 3D to 2.5D, this latest entry boasts the talents of Ubisoft Montpellier, the team behind the sublime Rayman Origins and Rayman...
Soapbox If You're Not Playing LEGO Fortnite, You're Missing One Of The Best Survival Games
One of this year's biggest surprises
Soapbox features enable our individual writers and contributors to voice their opinions on hot topics and random stuff they've been chewing over. Today, Kate delves into a new addition to a f2p indie minnow called 'Fortnite' that turns out to be one of 2023's best surprises... I've been playing Fortnite for the...
News Your 'Nintendo Switch Year In Review 2023' Stats Are Available Now
"We've spent how long playing TOTK???"
It's that time — the annual tradition of seeing just how much time you've spent playing your Nintendo Switch! That's right, Nintendo has dropped its Nintendo Switch 2023 Year In Review. This year's edition breaks things down by how many games you've played this year, how many hours in total, what your top...
Hands On Prince Of Persia: The Lost Crown Royally Delivers On Switch
You dropped this, Sargon
Back in June, we went hands-on with Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, a new 2D Metroidvania take on the long-running dashing and slashing franchise. We were thrilled to learn that Ubisoft Montpellier is the team crafting this new adventure as its past games like Rayman Origins and Rayman Legends were incredibly unique works...
Feature Dragon Quest Monsters Producer On Introducing Series To A Whole New Audience
Revisiting Chapters of the Chosen
As a beloved RPG series in Japan, Dragon Quest took a pretty long time to make waves in the West. In Japan, games in the mainline series get released on the weekends to stop people skipping work and school, and the franchise has sold millions just in its native home. Dragon Quest XI changed that. Originally...
News GTA 6 On 'Switch 2' Would Be "Very Tricky To Pull Off", Says Digital Foundry
Game's tech may be "beyond" the next console
In a recent Q&A video from Digital Foundry focused on the newly announced Grand Theft Auto 6, the team was unanimous in its opinion that the game will likely not be coming to Nintendo's next major hardware. Although it's true that the official specs for the 'Switch 2' have not yet been confirmed,...
Guide Best Nintendo Christmas Gifts: Switch Consoles & Games, eShop Credit And Lots More!
The best Nintendo presents and stocking-fillers!
If you're looking for the very best Nintendo gift ideas or the top Christmas presents for gamers this year, we're here to help with this Nintendo-flavoured Holiday gamer gift guide. Below, you'll find all sorts of stocking fillers and video game-themed gift ideas to brighten the heart (and lighten...
News Nintendo's Splatoon 3 'Tournament Manager' Feature Is Now Officially Available
Create, manage and participate
Back in July of this year, Nintendo teased a special new feature for Splatoon 3 called 'Tournament Manager'. It followed with an early release version in November and now it's been officially launched. In case you missed it, this service allows Inklings and Octolings to create their own private tournaments, brackets...
News My Nintendo Store Adds Holiday And New Year Rewards (North America)
Get 'em while you can
To celebrate the holidays, Nintendo has released some new themed items on the My Nintendo Store in North America. First up we've got a special Nintendo-themed desktop calendar featuring some characters and scenes from various Switch exclusives like Super Mario Bros. Wonder, Pikmin 4 and The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the...
News Super Mario RPG Version 1.0.1 Released, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
The "Paratoopa" bug has been fixed
Last month, Nintendo revealed it had discovered a "Paratroopa" bug in Super Mario RPG, following up with a notice it was working on a patch that would resolve the issue. Version 1.0.1 has now arrived and it appears to fix this problem. It also comes with a bunch of other fixes for the game. Here are the full list...
News DOOM, DOOM II And Quake Just Got New Free Add-Ons, Rip And Tear Today
Celebrating 30 years with SIGIL II and QDOOM
The legendary first-person shooter series DOOM is currently celebrating its 30th anniversary and as part of this, the team has released new free add-ons for the original DOOM and DOOM II games. This includes a new Sigil II add-on for both games by the id Software co-founder and DOOM co-creator John...
"My personal favorite is "Turnabout Reclaimed"
Ace Attorney fans have had a lot to love over the past few years. Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy and the surprise localization of The Great Ace Attorney Chronicles on Switch gave us a lot to celebrate. But, as far as the main series goes, there's long been a gap that's been waiting to be filled on...
News Now Tin Hearts Has Free 'Die Hard' Content, Ho Ho Ho
Yippee-Ki-Play
Welcome to the party, pals. Publisher Wired Productions has announced that Tin Hearts, the adorable puzzler from developer Rogue Sun, has received free Christmas content dubbed 'Play Hard', transforming the game's tin soldier characters into “Tim” McClane, a 'reluctant vest-clad hero'. Tim McClane, a blatant spin on Die Hard's...
News 'Chico And The Magic Orchards DX' Is Like Zelda: Link's Awakening With More Puzzles
Launching later this month
The Legend of Zelda has been known for influencing countless games throughout its lifetime, and the latest to hit the Switch eShop is a cheap and cheerful indie game called Chico and the Magic Orchards DX. Just in case the 'DX' in the title wasn't quite enough to form the connection, the game, developed and published by...
News New Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Trailer Showcases All 96 Circuits
A whistle-stop tour
If by some freak accident, you somehow haven't picked up a copy of Mario Kart 8 Deluxe just yet (and its continued prevalence in the weekly UK charts shows that there are still some out there who haven't), then perhaps Nintendo's latest trailer can sell you on the idea of picking up a copy. This one is all about the circuits...
News Nintendo Announces The Final Tetris 99 Maximus Cups For 2023
Update: Here's a first look at the Mario Wonder one
Update [Tue 12th Dec, 2023 01:30 GMT]: With the WarioWare: Move It! Tetris 99 event wrapped up, Nintendo has now turned its focus to the Super Mario Bros. Wonder event, taking place later this week. It's shared a first look at this theme via its YouTube channel. To participate in this event when...
News Sonic Superstars Is Offering Free Holiday Costume DLC
"Spread cheer to the Northstar Islands"
If you would like to celebrate Christmas with Sonic the Hedgehog this year, be sure to check out his latest sidescroller Sonic Superstars, as Sega is offering a free holiday-themed item. This DLC dresses up Sonic in a themed outfit. You can change Sonic's look in the character menu, where you can also...
News Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom's Master Sword Twist Was Decided Very Early On
"There's this certain sense of accomplishment and joy"
One of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom's best moments is when you finally get the Master Sword. There's an incredible rush, whether you find it organically through the story or happen to stumble on it. And Zelda series producer Eiji Aonuma and the director of Tears of the Kingdom...
News Zelda-Style Z-Targeting Was Apparently "Too Hardcore" For LEGO Fortnite
Crtl+Z needed?
LEGO Fortnite — a new game that's available inside of Fortnite — has been dominating online conversation since it dropped last week on all consoles. But former senior designer at Epic Games, Cristina Ramos, says that one key piece of game design was rejected for being "too hardcore". (thanks, Nintenduo!) Ramos, who is now with...
News Zelda Producer Responds To Fans Who Want A More "Traditional Linear" Adventure
"...there's a bit of a grass is greener mentality"
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom continues to pave a new path for the Zelda franchise, building on the gorgeous open-world formula that Nintendo introduced Link to in Breath of the Wild. But while these games have received critical acclaim, some fans desperately miss the "old-style" of...
Hands On Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney Trilogy Lays Out A Compelling Case On Switch
Turnabout Triumph, or Turnabout Tragedy?
They've done it again. Capcom has done it again! Only this time, they've done it better. Following on from the success of the Ace Attorney Trilogy, which brought the first three games in the beloved series to Switch, PC, and other consoles, Capcom has taken the next three games (Apollo Justice, Dual...
UK Charts Mario Wonder Jumps Up The Rankings As EA Sports FC 24 Scores Another Win
Let's-a rebound
The latest UK boxed charts are in and we are faced with a pretty similar picture this week to what we saw last. EA Sports FC 24 once again manages to score the top spot (for the third week in a row, no less), while Super Mario Bros. Wonder continues to bounce back from a few weeks lower down the chart, now leaping into second place...
Guide Best Pokémon-Likes On Nintendo Switch - Games To Play After You've Finished Pokémon
The Mimikyus of video games
Updated with Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince. Enjoy! When they said "Pokémon! Gotta catch 'em all", we all assumed that they meant catching all the pocket monsters. But actually, what they were talking about was catching all the Pokémon and Pokémon-like games out there — of which there are many. And now, at...
Feature Zelda, "Linguistic Chaos", And The Challenges Of Bringing 'Outer Wilds' To Switch
"We love Outer Wilds and we’re thrilled it’s on the Nintendo Switch"
It's finally here — Outer Wilds has finally landed on Nintendo Switch, two years after it was originally meant to crash onto the system. And we've been champing at the bit to try out this indie darling. Incredibly immersive and visually arresting, Outer Wilds was critically...
News Fortnite's Dev Really Wants A Crossover With Nintendo But Hasn't Had Any Luck
It hopes "at some point" to use Nintendo's characters
Fortnite has had just about every crossover at this stage from Dragon Ball and Marvel to LEGO, but the one brand Epic believes could top them all is....drum roll... Nintendo! Speaking to Axios in Los Angeles this week, the head of Fortnite's ecosystem Saxs Persson admitted Epic had tried...
Reminder Star Wars Heritage Pack Physical Edition Now Available (North America)
Seven games in one collection
Back in October, Aspyr and Lucasfilm Games announced the STAR WARS Heritage Pack (2023) would be getting a physical release in North America, and it's now officially available. It will set you back $59.99 USD and includes seven games in one. The catch is that there are technically only five games included on the Switch...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (December 9th)
Out of this world
The weekend has rolled around once again so it's time to put those gaming plans into effect. Before we dive into all that though, let's take a look at some of the highlights from this week in Nintendo. The big news this time around was, of course, The Game Awards, which saw a whole bunch of titles announced for Switch as well as...
Random Super Mario Bros. Wonder Mod Swaps Out Blue Toad For Rosalina
Pauline will replace Yellow Toad "if things go according to plan"
Although Nintendo doesn't appear to be adding any new content to Super Mario Bros. Wonder any time soon, certain mods out there have been adding all sorts of weird and wonderful things to the new Switch entry. One mod, in particular, as highlighted by Nintendo Everything is a new...
News Splatoon 3 Version 6.0.1 Is Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
The Big Run reward bug is still present
Earlier this week Nintendo rolled out Version 6.0.1 of Splatoon 3. Although it's failed to fix certain problems associated with the latest Big Run event, apparently there's a patch coming in the future that can hopefully address this problem. Apart from this, Nintendo has shared its usual list of patch notes,...
News Geoff Keighley Agrees Music Was Played "Too Fast" For TGA Winners This Year
"It's something to address going forward"
The Game Awards 2023 was a huge success for Geoff Keighley this year, but he has received some feedback about the show's treatment of winners, asking them to wrap up their speeches before some of them even got underway. Nintendo's very own Legend of Zelda producer Eiji Aonuma was seemingly on the receiving...
Review Batman: Arkham Trilogy (Switch) - Two Solid Ports, One Technical Disaster
Hand me the bug repellent bat-spray, Robin
When it comes to superhero games, Rocksteady Studios served us up a trio of the very best examples of the genre with its superlative Batman: Arkham Trilogy. Whether you prefer the smaller scale and comparative intimacy of Batman: Arkham Asylum, the vast open world of Arkham City or the Batmobile-powered...
News Nintendo Is Still Trying To Fix Splatoon 3's Big Run Reward Bug
Update: Previous patch did not fix the problem
Update #2 [Fri 8th Dec, 2023 17:15 GMT]: Earlier this week, Nintendo announced that it was aware of a bug in Splatoon 3's latest Big Run event which resulted in players receiving the incorrect reward for their efforts. A patch was released earlier today to fix this problem, but it looks like the bug...
News Eiji Aonuma Comments On The Possibility Of A Playable Zelda In The Future
"Maybe"
In recent years, The Legend of Zelda fans have grown increasingly vocal in their desire to play as the titular character in mainline Zelda games. Many thought that this might finally happen in Tears of the Kingdom, but alas - spoilers - it didn't. In an interview with IGN before The Game Awards, Eiji Aonuma commented on the possibility of...