Nintendo Switch News
August2023
Guide Best Mech Games On Nintendo Switch
Suited and booted
What's the ultimate power fantasy for you? If it's getting inside a robot and delivering a metallic, explosive world of pain to your enemies, then you're probably a mecha fan. From Gundam to Evangelion, mecha have been hugely popular in culture — particularly in anime — for years. And mech video games have followed suit,...
News Splatoon 3 Releases A Brand New, Utterly Ridiculous Song Called 'Big Betrayal'
Oh, Big Man...
Nintendo knows how much you've been craving a new song from Splatoon 3's Deep Cut, so naturally, it's gifted us with a new track for this cosiest of Fridays. 'Big Betrayal' clocks in at just under 2 minutes in length and tells the story of how Big Man conducted a secret solo project as Ian BGM, and the fallout after fellow Deep Cut...
Random Someone Created A Zonai Dragon In Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom
Because of course they did
We've seen some pretty weird and wonderful builds in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, but this one is most certainly one of the wildest out there. Much like Breath of the Wild, the latest Zelda entry features dragons, all of which gently glide around the land of Hyrule, occasionally shooting down int
News Mario + Rabbids Sparks Of Hope Creative Director Teases "Secret Hidden Message" In Rayman DLC
He wants to "bring Rayman back to the glory he deserves"
Ahead of the launch of the Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope - Rayman in the Phantom Show DLC next week, the game's creative director Davide Soliani has shared a rather interesting message with the game's fanbase. He starts out talking about how Rayman was the first game he worked on at Ubisoft...
News Vampire Survivors Tops The Switch eShop Charts In US, UK & Japan
"A huge thank you to all the Survivors"
Last week, the roguelike bullet hell indie hit Vampire Survivors made its debut on the Nintendo Switch. It's available on the eShop for the very low price of $4.99/£3.99 and the DLC packs are also available for just a few dollars each. In addition to this, there's currently an introductory sale price,...
News GameDriver Is Now An "Official Nintendo Middleware Tools Provider"
Enhancing game development on Switch
California software developer GameDriver has announced it's now an official Nintendo middleware tools provider. Developers working on Switch games will now be able to utilise GameDriver's automated testing solutions to optimise game development and the quality assurance process. This also gives Switch developers...
News Sonic Origins Plus Update Goes Live On Switch, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Includes one Switch-specific update
Apart from some news for Sonic Frontiers and the upcoming Sonic Superstars this week, Sega has also rolled out a brand new patch for its retro compilation Sonic Origins Plus. On the Switch, in particular, the opening animation quality for the game has been improved. Along with this, players can also look forward...
News Warhammer 40,000: Dakka Squadron Is An Aerial Assault On The Senses
Volume down
RedDeerGames has revealed Warhammer 40,000: Dakka Squadron for the Nintendo Switch, developed by Phosphor Studios and launching "soon", whenever that means. There's not a great deal to go on at the moment other than it's an aerial combat game and your mission is, as RedDeerGames puts it, to fight. The debut trailer is short and sweet,...
Japanese Charts Switch Games Dominate As Pikmin 4 Can't Be Plucked From Top
A pik-ture of perfection
This week's Japanese hardware and software charts are in from Famitsu (via Gematsu), and Pikmin 4 continues to astound as it spends its fifth week at the top of the charts. The fourth mainline entry in the adorable RTS-style series has shifted another 54,904 copies in the week of 14th to 20th August, taking the total sales...
Nintendo Download 24th August (North America)
Samba de Amigo! Sea of Stars! Blasphemous 2!
The latest Nintendo Download update for North America has arrived, and it's bringing new games galore to the eShop in your region. As always, be sure to drop a vote in our poll and comment down below with your potential picks for the week. Enjoy! Switch eShop - Highlights: Samba de Amigo: Party Central...
News No Man's Sky 'Echoes' Update Brings New Robotic Race, Improved Visuals, And More
Making contact
Hello Games has detailed its latest major update for No Man's Sky, dubbed 'Echoes', and it sounds like a big one, folks. Launching today (yes, today), the main draw for the new update will be a brand-new robotic race, which Hello Games states is the first entirely new race introduced to the game since its initial launch in 2016...
News Chess-Strategy Roguelike 'Shotgun King' Is Getting A Physical Switch Release
Deluxe limited to 300 units
Red Art Games has unveiled pre-orders for an upcoming physical Switch release for the chess-strategy roguelike game Shotgun King: The Final Checkmate. Launching in Q1 2024, the release will come in two flavours: a standard edition and a deluxe edition. While both come in at the same price of €34.99, the latter is...
News Edia Crowdfunding Cosmic Fantasy Collection 2 For Nintendo Switch
Here's what's included
After a number of successful crowdfunding campaigns, publisher Edia has now announced a new one - Cosmic Fantasy Collection 2. This latest crowdfunded effort for Switch will be handled via another Makuake campaign. This latest one is seeking three million Yen (about $20k USD). At the time of writing, it's almost reached the...
News EA Dev BioWare "Eliminating" Approximately 50 Jobs In Shift Towards More Agile & Focused Studio
"An extremely difficult day for everyone at BioWare"
The Electronic Arts developer BioWare - known for famous RPG series such as Baldur's Gate, STAR WARS: Knights of the Old Republic and Mass Effect - has announced it is "eliminating approximately 50 roles" at the studio. In order to match the changing needs, it will shift towards a "more agile and...
News Samba De Amigo: Party Central Demo Now Available On The Switch eShop
Update: Sega has now released it in Europe
Update [Thu 24th Aug, 2023 03:55 BST]: Sega has now released this demo for Samba de Amigo: Party Central in Europe. Here's the confirmation via social media: If you enjoy the demo, physical pre-orders are now available: <products id="23845"> Original article [Wed 16th Aug, 2023 01:25 BST]:...
News Bandai Namco Releases Another Huge Dragon Ball FighterZ Game Balance Patch
Download it today
If you're still playing Dragon Ball FighterZ, you'll be interested to know this excellent game has just received another balance patch. This update is in the process of rolling out on multiple platforms including the Nintendo Switch. This latest update bumps the game up to Version 1.33 and makes various battle changes. As part of...
News GuliKit Reveals New SNES Themed Docking Station, Compatible With Switch
And other handhelds like Valve's Steam Deck
Gaming accessory maker GuliKit is back at it with another interesting product reveal. This time it's a new docking station, designed not only for the Nintendo Switch but also for the Steam Deck, ROG Ally and Ayaneo' consoles. As you can see, the design is inspired by the Super Nintendo model released in...
Round Up Every Switch Announcement At Future Games Show Gamescom 2023
AK-xolotl! Bloomtown! Dome-King Cabbage!
Returning to Gamescom 2023 is GamesRadar's Future Games Show. Following on from its showing during Summer Game Fest, Future Games Show @ Gamescom 2023 was full of an eclectic variety of titles — many of which are coming to both PC and Switch. The showcase was hosted by voice actors Troy Baker (The Last of...
Guide Best Nintendo Switch Soulslikes - Games To Play If You Like Dark Souls
Git gud games
Updated with the macabre sequel, Blasphemous 2 and the surprising stripped-down experience Bleak Sword DX. When Dark Souls launched back in 2011, it ushered in a new era of lore-filled and inscrutable combat-focused games that gave players the freedom to follow their own path and play style, but steadfastly refused to 'go easy' on...
News Steamworld Build Plasters Up A December Release Date On Switch
Just in time for Crimbo
Publisher Thunderful and developer The Station have announced that SteamWorld Build will be making its way to the Nintendo Switch on December 1st, 2023. Developed simultaneously for PC and console, the game will arrive on switch with "no compromise" considering the genre is more typically geared toward PC players. The dev...
News Denuvo's 'Switch Emulator Protection' Is Now Available Via Nintendo's Official Dev Portal
A DRM come true
Denuvo protection software is now available to game developers creating games for the Nintendo Switch via Nintendo's Developer Portal. Cybersecurity company Irdeto announced the news at Gamescom 2023, with the "authorised Nintendo Switch middleware" now available (via VGC). Denuvo says it is the first security partner available on...
Random Pikmin 4 Fan On A Mission To Collect All In-Game Treasure In Real Life
Pik and mix
If collecting all of the treasures in Pikmin 4 hasn't scratched your collecting itch, then you should take a leaf out of clay artist and Pikmin fan Zatch Mehr's book. Mehr has given himself the task of collecting every treasure you can find in Pikmin 4 — but in real life. Sharing his progress on Twitter so far, Mehr has already...
News Pokémon Scarlet And Violet Concept Art Reveals Game Freak's Visual Approach
It looks very pretty, too
During a CEDEC Awards panel in Japan, Pokémon Scarlet and Violet developer Game Freak has revealed an early piece of concept art from the latest mainline entries, showcasing the team's initial approach in regards to the project's visuals. As relayed by Serebii's Joe Merrick, Game Freak had conceptualised an idea called...
News My Time At Sandrock Has Been Delayed Into November
Taking my time
Developer Pathea Games has taken to social media to announce that My Time at Sandrock has been delayed from its original release date of September 26th, 2023 to November 2nd, 2023. The reason provided for the delay is so that Pathea Games can "better ensure the game quality will meet your standards and expectations". Here's a look...
News Murder On The Orient Express Get Its First Trailer, And It's Suitably Dramatic
All aboard!
Publisher Microids has revealed the debut trailer for its upcoming mystery game Murder on the Orient Express, based on the Agatha Cristie novel of the same name. Depicting a modernised version of the classic tale, Murder on the Orient Express will be set in 2023 and will throw in a number of new twists and turns to make even the most...
Video We've Played Persona 5 Tactica - Is It Any Good?
Tactically taking hearts
Switch players may well be lamenting the conspicious lack of Persona 3 Reload after its announcement back in June, but we do get a pretty awesome consolation prize, and that's Persona 5 Tactica. Launching for the Nintendo Switch on November 17th, 2023, Persona 5 Tactica is a tactical RPG that actually takes place during the...
News Jumanji: Wild Adventures Brings Quick Wits And Crazy Co-op In New Gameplay Trailer
Go wild this November
Publisher Outright Games has shared a brand new gameplay for its second jump into the world of Jumanji. Jumanji: Wild Adventures follows on from the 2019 title Jumanji: The Video Game and aims to be "bigger and wilder". The first game is reportedly the publisher's biggest-selling title to date, and we're not surprised to see...
News Star Wars: Dark Forces Remaster Confirmed For Nintendo Switch
A LucasArts classic revived
In addition to the Turok 3: Shadow of Oblivion remaster, Nightdive Studios has also announced it will be remastering the first-person shooter classic Star Wars: Dark Forces, which originally made its debut on MS-DOS and Apple Macintosh in 1995. The good news is Star Wars: Dark Forces Remaster is coming to multiple...
News Turok 3: Shadow Of Oblivion Remaster Announced For Switch
Launching this November
In an exciting Gamescom 2023 announcement, the retro remaster specialist Nightdive Studios has revealed it will be releasing Turok 3: Shadow of Oblivion on the Nintendo Switch and multiple other platforms on 14th November 2023. This is a faithful restoration of the classic FPS, which originally debuted on the Nintendo 64 in...
Guide Every Mortal Kombat 1 Character, Kameo Fighter & DLC Reveal
Update: Shao Kahn, Sindel & more announced
As we get closer to the launch of Mortal Kombat 1 on 19th September, NetherRealm Studios and Warner Bros. have been sharing more trailers and details about the characters, Kameo fighters and DLC in the game. NetherRealm has also been sharing some character profiles on social media, outlining the history of...
News New Hellboy Game Trailer Locks In October Release Date
Hell yeah!
Last December at The Game Awards, it was announced the comic book series Hellboy would be returning in the action-brawler roguelite release Hellboy Web of Wyrd. Now, at Gamescom 2023, a new trailer has confirmed it will be arriving on platforms including Switch on 4th October. Here's a bit about what you can expect: "Journey into the...
News Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom Update Now Live (Version 1.2.1), Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Multiple issues have been fixed
Following a Switch firmware update yesterday including the usual stability improvements, Nintendo has now how rolled out a new patch update for The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. Version 1.2.1 resolves a map problem and sorts out an issue tied to "treasure chest attached to Flux Constructs". This update will...
Round Up The Reviews Are In For Bomb Rush Cyberfunk
Update: More critic reviews added
Update [Wed 23rd Aug, 2023 01:35 BST]: We've updated this round up post with some new reviews to give you an ever better idea about what to expect. Enjoy! Original article [Sat 19th Aug, 2023 03:45 BST]: It's been an action-packed week of releases on the Switch, with a number of highly anticipated releases...
News Sonic's Original Rabbit Design Is Being Added To Sonic Superstars – Digital Deluxe Edition
Get some exclusive content
At Gamescom Opening Night Live, SEGA finally locked in a release date for its new multiplayer platformer Sonic Superstars - confirming it will be arriving on Switch and other platforms on 17th October 2023. At the end of the new trailer, Sega also lifted the lid on the game's "digital deluxe edition". This will set Sonic...
Round Up All Nintendo Switch Games From Gamescom Opening Night Live 2023
Sonic Superstars! Little Nightmares III! Mandragora!
Gamescom 2023 has finally kicked off with Opening Night Live, and while this year's opening ceremony was expectedly light for Switch announcements, there were still plenty of interesting reveals and release dates. While Alan Wake 2, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III, and Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom...
News Shao Kahn And Sindel Star In Gloriously Gory Mortal Kombat 1 Trailer
Fatal
Mortal Kombat 1 continues to look absolutely brutal — and incredible. And two fan-favourite characters have been confirmed to be returning in a new trailer, which debuted during Gamescom Opening Night Live 2023. Shao Kahn and Sindel — who made their debuts in Mortal Kombat II and Mortal Kombat III respectively — will be ruling the...
News Sonic Frontiers: The Final Horizon Free Story DLC Lands In September
Tails, Knuckles, and Amy are all playable
The "climactic" free update for Sonic Frontiers will arrive on 28th September, bringing brand new story content and new playable characters to the open-zone Sonic game. In a busy night of news for Sonic fans, following Sonic Superstars' release date, The Final Horizon will allow you to play as Sonic, Tails,...
News Sonic Superstars Locks In October Release, Right Before Super Mario Bros. Wonder
Including a brand new battle mode
We knew we'd be getting some Sonic Superstars news at Gamescom Opening Night Live 2023, and we got the best news possible — a release date. Sonic Superstars will launch on Nintendo Switch and other platformers on 17th October, which has been the rumoured release for quite a while. The brand new trailer showcased...
News Little Nightmares III Announced For Switch, Out 2024
Dream eater
One of the first surprises of Gamescom Opening Night Live 2023 was the announcement of Little Nightmares III, the third instalment of the Little Nightmare series. The game is coming to Switch and all other platforms sometime in 2024. Bandai Namco and Supermassive Games shared the first trailer for the game at the opening showcase, with...
News Awaken Your Inner Picasso On Switch With Passpartout 2: The Lost Artist
Coming 'soon'
Publisher Flamebait Games has announced that its quaint PC title Passpartout 2: The Lost Artist will be coming to the Nintendo Switch at an undetermined future date. Boasting some rather charming 3D visuals, Passpartout 2 features point-and-click gameplay along with touchscreen support to allow players to create their own painted...
News The Next Xenoblade Will Be "Vastly Different" Says Monolith Soft Director
"A game that doesn’t take on new challenges also has no future."
Developer notes from Xenoblade series creator and Monolith Soft director Tetsuya Takahashi have been translated and shared online, and they reveal an interesting take on the future of the series — that the next game will be "vastly different" from previous entries. The message...
News Avatar: The Last Airbender: Quest For Balance Will Master The Elements This September
Update: Relive the beloved TV show
Update [Tue 22nd Aug, 2023 16:55 BST]: GameMill Entertainment has confirmed that Avatar: The Last Airbender: Quest for Balance does indeed launch on Switch and other consoles on 22nd September. The date popped up on the Switch eShop just over a week ago, and now the publisher has confirmed that the date is,...
Video Konami's Most Exciting New Release Isn't Metal Gear Solid
Time to wiggle
Of all the games featured at a recent preview event held by Konami, Super Crazy Rhythm Castle was admittedly not a game that we were frothing at the mouth to play from first impressions. The game is – to us at least – a little unassuming at first glance, but once we actually had a go with it, our mindset shifted just a bit...
UK Charts The King Returns As Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Takes The Top Spot
Must've had a blue shell handy
Blimey, we honestly didn't see this coming. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe has been climbing the UK charts in recent weeks, but in rather surprising turn of events, it's now actually taken the top spot, more than six years after its initial launch on Switch. The game does admittedly enjoy consistent sales thanks to its ongoing...
News Pokémon Scarlet & Violet DLC Brews Up Brand New Pokémon Poltchageist
A matcha made in heaven?
Update: The official page for Poltchageist has now been uploaded onto the Pokémon Scarlet & Violet website. New details reveal that the matcha Pokémon can come with a brand new ability, Hospitality. This ability is really helpful for double battles as if Poltchageist is brought out during the fight, it will heal a...
News Metal Gear Solid 2 And 3 Will Have Lower Frame Rates On Switch, Konami Confirms
"This isn't good, is it?"
When we attended a hands-on session for Konami's upcoming Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1, we were undoubtedly disappointed to find that Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty and Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater were both running at 30fps on Switch. This is depite the fact that both HD versions ran at 60fps back in...
News Mario VA Charles Martinet Also "Not Involved" With WarioWare: Move It!
But his voice will be in the Luigi's Mansion 2 re-release
In case you missed it, Nintendo has announced Charles Martinet - the legendary voice of Mario - is "stepping back from recording" and will instead take up the new role of Mario Ambassador. Following this news, it was confirmed Martinet would not be voicing the iconic video game mascot in...
News Ubisoft's Cancelled 'Immortals 2' Project Reportedly Took Inspiration From Elden Ring
And even The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker
Last month, a report suggested a sequel to Ubisoft's open-world adventure Immortals: Fenyx Rising had been cancelled. If you were curious to know what the sequel, codenamed "Oxygen" might have been about, apparently the team was aiming to create a "Polynesian action-adventure" drawing inspiration and...
News Nintendo Switch System Update 16.1.0 Is Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Ultra stable
Nintendo has released a new update for the Switch, bumping the firmware up to Version 16.1.0. This is the fifth update of 2023 and the first one we've had since May. According to the official support page, this update comes with more stability improvements to enhance the "overall experience" for Switch players. Here's the full...
Video Here's A Look At Red Dead Redemption Running At 60FPS On Switch
"This is the ideal way to play"
Red Dead Redemption made its debut on the Nintendo Switch this month as a "new conversion" of the Rockstar game. If you're wondering what exactly that means, well - you're getting 1080p docked and 720p in handheld, with the game mostly locked at 30fps. While most players seem to be pretty happy with this, the Switch...
News Sea Of Stars Scores A Physical Release On Switch Early Next Year
The digital release arrives later this month
Ahead of the digital launch of the retro-inspired RPG Sea of Stars, physical distributor 'iam8bit' and Sabotage Studio have announced a hard copy version is coming to the Nintendo Switch. The catch is you're going to have to hold out until next year. While the digital version will be released at the end...
News Cult Of The Lamb Officially Announces 'Don't Starve' Crossover, Out Now
Update: The collab was teased last week
Update [Mon 21st Aug, 2023 20:15 BST]: Devolver Digital has stopped teasing us, and has officially revealed — and dropped — a brand new crossover for Cult of the Lamb with Don't Starve Together. This brand new update, to celebrate Cult of the Lamb's first anniversary, adds a new Pentinence Mode. Your...
News Naruto X Boruto: Ultimate Ninja Storm Connections Launches November
Yay, a release daruto
Bandai Namco has announced that Naruto X Baruto: Ultimate Ninja Storm Connections will be launching on the Nintendo Switch later this year on November 17th, 2023. The game will allow players to relive the adventures of Naruto and Sasuke as they take part in the most epic battles of Naruto's story. So far, a whopping 130...
News 'Thunder Ray' Looks Like The Perfect Spiritual Successor To Punch-Out
Coming soon to Switch
If you've been waiting for a game to scratch that 'Punch-Out' itch, then the upcoming Thunder Ray might be just what you need. It's not got a firm release date yet, but the beat-em-up looks very reminiscent of Nintendo's classic franchise from the NES, SNES, and Wii. You'll be taking to the ring to experience...
News Tales Of Symphonia Remastered Is Getting Another Update, Here Are The Patch Notes
A handful of fixes
Tales of Symphonia Remastered for the Nintendo Switch has seen its fair share of criticism, but it seems like Bandai Namco is at least looking to continue supporting the game with numerous updates and patches. The latest is relatively minor, but there are a few things here that should make for a more pleasing experience for fans...
News Spellcaster University Will Let You Live Out Your Wizard Fantasies On Switch In 2024
Don't forget your wand
Publisher Red Art Games has announced that the PC 'Wizard Simulator' Spellcaster University will be making its way to the Nintendo Switch in early 2024. Originally developed by Sneaky Yak Studio and ported to Switch by Red Art Studios, the game has been reasonably well received by critics and gamers alike, holding an average...
Video Digital Foundry's Technical Analysis Of Red Dead Redemption On Switch
Better than the original release, at least
Following the release of Red Dead Redemption on the Switch, Digital Foundry has now provided its full technical analysis of the game to see how it holds up on Nintendo's console. The video states that the Switch version is comfortably more capable than the original 2010 release on Xbox 360 and PlayStation...
Hands On Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Vol. 1 Could Be So Much More, But Isn't
Not for honour
We recently got the chance to have a pop at Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Vol. 1 at the invite of Konami. We had around an hour or so to dig into Metal Gear Solid and its two sequels (as well as have a quick gander at all the bonus content on offer), which isn’t a huge amount of time for games of this scale, but we were able to...
News Master Detective Archives: Rain Code Gets A Minor Update On Switch
Version 1.3.2 has arrived
Following a successful launch in June and even some DLC, Spike Chunsoft has now released another minor update for the noir detective adventure game Master Detective Archives: Rain Code. This is a relatively small hotfix but it will improve the overall game experience on the Nintendo Switch. Here are the full patch notes...
Feature TikTok, Smash Bros., And Shaking Up 'Samba De Amigo' With Series Creator Shun Nakamura
"I hope that Samba [...] will become a major music game in the modern era"
If you know your Sega history, then you most likely know — and love — the maraca-shaking monkey Amigo. Samba de Amigo was a cult hit on the Dreamcast back in 1999, and this little monkey rattled his way into many a heart over the years. Laced with catchy Latin American...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (August 19th)
Just one more run...
It's Saturday and you know what that means. That's right, it's time for a spot of the ol' gaming. There have been a good number of highlights at Nintendo Life this week. We got a large helping of Splatoon 3 news as we received a first look at the upcoming Drizzle Season and new Deep Cut amiibo — we're still in love with Bi
News Capcom Is Releasing An Offline Version Of Mega Man X DiVE
Switch release when?
Remember Mega Man X DiVE for mobile devices? Well, Capcom recently announced it would be getting an "offline" version and it's now been locked in for 31st August release date on PC and mobile devices. The online version of the game will also end its service at the same time. Unfortunately, there's no mention of this...
Guide Best Switch Ports - The Most Impressive Ports On Nintendo Switch
Port city
Updated with new entries. Enjoy! Few could have predicted just how successful Nintendo's hybrid console would be prior to launch back in March 2017. For the preceding decade or so, many prolific third-party publishers tended to overlook Nintendo's systems for a variety of reasons, but Switch has attracted a huge number of the world's...
News Acrobatic 2D Platformer 'Curse Crackers' Backflips Onto Switch Next Week
Inspired by handheld platformers
Developer and publisher Colorgrave will be launching its gorgeous 2D platformer Curse Crackers: For Whom the Belle Toils on the Nintendo Switch eShop next week on August 24th, 2023. Inspired by handheld platformers, the game puts heavy emphasis on acrobatic movement as you make your way through a series of vibrant...
News No Man's Sky 7th Anniversary Video Teases Upcoming Major Update
Is there an echo in here..?
It's been 7 years since Hello Games' No Man's Sky first launched back in 2016 for the PlayStation 4. Can you believe it? Despite the mixed reception at launch, the first-person space exploration title received a number of updates and expansions over the ensuing years, substantially improving No Man's Sky's reputation...
News Paper Mario-Inspired 'Born Of Bread' Demo Now Available On Switch eShop (Europe)
Give it a go
Publisher Dear Villagers has released a playable demo for its upcoming Paper Mario-inspired RPG Born of Bread, and it's available to download right now on the European eShop (so if you're in another region, get yourself an additional European account). The game currently doesn't have a release date, so it's actually quite refreshing to...
Poll Bomb Rush Cyberfunk Is Out On Switch Today, Will You Be Getting It?
Check this out, JSR fans
After some delays, Team Reptile today launches its Jet Set Radio-style release Bomb Rush Cyberfunk on the Nintendo Switch. This game blends dance, paint graffiti, beats, and tricks as you face off against rival crews and dispatch the military police to conquer the five boroughs of New Amsterdam. It also happens to be a...
News Sega To Reveal Sonic Superstars News At Opening Night Live
Another "world premiere" incoming
Sonic Superstars will be launching at some point in the near future on the Nintendo Switch and multiple other platforms. To build hype for this brand-new multiplayer platformer, there will apparently be a "world premiere" for the blue blur's new game at Opening Night Live next week. According to the show's host and...
News Castle Crashers Remastered Is Finally Getting A Physical Release On Switch
Pre-orders open next month
If you've been holding out for a physical Switch version of Castle Crashers Remastered, today is your lucky day! Developer Behemoth has finally confirmed a physical copy will be made available for $29.99 USD, with pre-orders going live online next month. It comes with a sticker pack and includes a character unlock guide...
Round Up The First Impressions Of Red Dead Redemption Are In (Switch)
John Marston returns
The one and only John Marston has finally made a return this week with Rockstar's 2010 action-adventure Red Dead Redemption galloping onto the Nintendo Switch as a "new conversion". Early impressions and even some reviews are now doing the rounds on the internet, and even though this particular version doesn't include the...
Video Red Dead Redemption Runs Pretty Darn Well On Switch
A real gunslinger
Red Dead Redemption is out on the Switch eShop today — with a physical release coming later in the year. There's been controversy around the port's price point and concerns over the game's quality (given the state of the GTA Trilogy's launch...), so what is this port like? We'll have a review of the Switch version of the game...
Talking Point Zelda: TOTK Isn't A Shoo-In For GOTY 2023, And That's A Good Thing
Whoever wins, we all win
2023, eh? What a year for games. We’ve still got several months to go before we say hello to 2024 but during internal discussions between the Nintendo Life team, we’ve all acknowledged that 2023 may go down as one of the best years in gaming history, proudly standing alongside the likes of 1998 and 2007. For Switch...
News New The Walking Dead Game Will Let You Rewrite Major Events From The Show
You choose the Glennding
Adding to the ever-growing number of tie-in series, games and comics in The Walking Dead universe, GameMill Entertainment and AMC have today announced a brand-new game, The Walking Dead: Destinies, and, yes, it's coming to Switch (thanks, IGN). This is a narrative-based action adventure game that looks set to follow the...
Japanese Charts Pikmin 4 Comfortably Holds Onto Its Throne
While Switch continues to sell lots 'n' lots
The latest Japanese charts are in courtesy of Famitsu (thanks, Gematsu) and it's once again Pikmin 4 that takes home the crown with an additional 69,989 in unit sales. This takes the game's total sales to a rather ominous-looking 666,377. Following this, we've got Mario Kart 8 Deluxe taking second place,...
Nintendo Download 17th August (North America)
Bomb Rush Cyberfunk! The Cosmic Wheel Sisterhood! Die After Sunset!
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: Quake...