Nintendo Switch News
November2023
News Super Mario Bros. Wonder Also Had A Strong Start In The US
Spider-Man 2 was crowned "best-selling game of October"
Just last week, Nintendo announced Super Mario Bros. Wonder was officially the "fastest-selling" Super Mario game ever released. It's also had an outstanding start in a number of different countries, with success in locations like Japan and the UK. Now, to a
Reminder Splatoon 3's Deep Cut amiibo Are Out This Week, Will You Be Getting Them?
Go on, tell us
Splatoon 3 has just had an update and it adds amiibo support for the Deep Cut crew comprised of Shiver, Frye and the Big Man. These amiibo also come with exclusive gear for your Inkling and Octoling. This includes an exclusive Shiver outfit, a Frye costume and a Big Man-inspired one. In addition to this, you can also get an exclusive...
News Splatoon 3 Version 5.2.0 Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Download it today
Splatoon 3 has received a new update today, bumping the game up to Version 5.2.0. One of the major highlights is there's now added support for the Shiver, Frye, and the Big Man amiibo. Apart from this, players can also look forward to some season and catalog changes and there are adjustments to notifications. Just keep in mind...
Round Up The Reviews Are In For Super Mario RPG
Is it RP-Great?
At the end of the week, Nintendo will release the very last of its 2023 first-party Switch line-up with Super Mario RPG, a faithful remake of the 1996 SNES classic. Judging from our own review, it looks like Nintendo is closing out the year with a bang, as we've awarded the remake a score of 9/10, noting that it "sets a new standard...
News Excellent Metroidvania 'Ender Lilies' Is Getting A Physical Release (Europe)
Great way to start 2024
If you've been itching for a physical release of the rather brilliant Ender Lilies: Quietus of the Night on Nintendo Switch, then your patience has paid off. Publisher Clear River Games is handling the physical edition for Ender Lilies, with the game set to launch on January 11th, 2024 in Europe. It won't come with any fancy...
Review Super Mario RPG (Switch) - A Timeless Classic Returns In A Remake Done Right
It's-an-RPG!
On paper, Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars is a game that probably shouldn’t exist. It brought together Nintendo’s platforming icon with RPG giant Square in a way that seemed impossible, imbuing the denizens of the Mushroom Kingdom (and beyond) with bucketloads of personality beyond the hops, jumps, and yelps they were...
News The First Review For Super Mario RPG On Switch Is In
But what's the verdict?
Update: And now ours is too! You can check it out below: <related ids="157432"> We are so close to the release of Nintendo's next big release of the year that we can almost smell it (gross). Yes, Super Mario RPG is set to leap back onto Switch on 17th November — that's this Friday — and, after being particularly...
News Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1 Updated, Here Are The Patch Notes
Minor frame rate improvements
Konami has released a new update for Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1, bringing the compilation up to version 1.3.0. The patch notes cover all platforms, so while there's not a great deal here for Switch players, there are a couple of notable improvements, including frame rate fixes for Metal Gear Solid 2,...
News Geoff Keighley And The Game Awards Are Now In Fortnite
Vote for your favourite creator island in-game
The insanely popular battle royale game Fortnite will be celebrating this year's Game Awards, with players able to vote for "The Best Creator Made Fortnite Island of the Year" in-game. This new update by 'Nighttimes' and 'Studio 568' is a hub world that links players to ten creator-made islands, which...
News Baten Kaitos I & II HD Remaster Updated On Switch, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Download it today
The Baten Kaitos I & II HD Remaster has been out for a few months now and Bandai Namco is still showing support with regular updates. As highlighted by Perfectly-Nintendo, this new update features some stability and usability improvements for both games. Here's the full rundown for Version 1.0.3 from the official game website:...
News Turok 3's Remaster Has Accidentally Released Early In Select Regions
Europe and Australia got lucky
After being delayed last week, Nightdive Studios' upcoming release Turok 3: Shadow of Oblivion has now been released on the Switch eShop in Europe and Australia ahead of schedule. The game was meant to be released at the end of the month across all platforms, but due to some "recent confusion," it seems the remaster...
News Nintendo Thanks Everyone For The Support Ahead Of The Game Awards
It's honoured Mario & Zelda are in the running for GOTY
Earlier this week, The Game Awards revealed the nominees for each category and Super Mario Bros. Wonder and The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom are both in the running for Game of the Year. Nintendo has now officially responded to this on its social media accounts, mentioning how...
Round Up Everything Announced In The November 2023 Nintendo Indie World Showcase
All 18 games and trailers from the November 14th presentation
Nintendo delivered its latest Indie World Showcase today (Tue 14th November 2023), a 20-minute presentation of games from independent developers coming to Switch soon, with 'soon' being 'today' in some cases! Below you'll find the video of the full Indie World Showcase November 2023...
News 'A Highland Song' Brings Adaptive Narratives And Catchy Folk Music To Switch
Launching next month
During today's Indie World showcase, A Highland Song has been announced for Nintendo Switch, and it's not far off either, launching next month on December 5th, 2023. Featuring adaptive storytelling that caters to your own choices, A Highland Song sees you traverse across the Scottish Highlands against the beautiful music of...
News 'Blade Chimera' Combines Stunning Pixel Art With Stylish Metroidvania Action
Coming Spring 2024
As part of the latest Indie World Showcase, Team Ladybug and Playism announced Blade Chimera, a 2D action game with heavy emphasis on exploration and stylish combat. It sports some truly stunning pixel art visuals. Launching in Spring 2024, it looks like we can expect to see some epic boss battles, light puzzle solving, and weird...
News Braid: Anniversary Edition Coming To Nintendo Switch Next Year
Update: Confirmed at Indie World
Update [Tue, 14th Nov, 2023 17:45 GMT]: Well, wouldn't you know it? Braid: Anniversary Edition is indeed coming to Switch next year. Today's Indie World presentation confirmed the news, although it was tucked away at the very end of the sizzle reel. The puzzle game originally launched on Xbox Live Arcade in 2008...
News Outer Wilds: Archaeologist Edition Finally Blasts Onto Switch Next Month
Includes 'Echoes of the Eye' DLC
Yes, you read that right. After actual years of waiting, Anapurna took to tonight's Indie World showcase to reveal that the highly-acclaimed time loop game, Outer Wilds, will finally be blasting onto Switch on 7th December, 2023. But what's that? More to the title? Yes, Outer Wilds: Archaeologist Edition is heading...
Review Persona 5 Tactica (Switch) - Thrillingly Varied Turn-Based Strategy With Joker And Co.
As refreshing as a river in a dry land
Never let it be said that Atlus is one to let its star franchises go untapped. It’s now been seven years since the Phantom Thieves were first introduced in Persona 5, and since then we’ve gotten an enhanced re-release of that game, a dungeon crawler, a rhythm game, a musou, an anime, a manga, and several...
Watch Nintendo Indie World Showcase November 2023 - Live!
20 minutes of indie goodness awaits
Update: Aaand it's over! If you missed it you can watch the archived stream below, and head to our poll to let us know how you'd rate this November 2023 Indie World Showcase: <related ids="158361"> All of Nintendo's big announcements seem to be over for 2023, but we can always look forward to a November...
News Action RPG With 'Overwhelmingly Positive' Reception Launches On Switch This Week
Astlibra Revision has over 18k Steam user reviews
An action RPG described as 'the best RPG you've never heard about' is about to drop on the Nintendo eShop this week on November 16th, 2023. Although the above trailer is perhaps not the most alluring we've ever seen, general feedback on the PC version of ASTLIBRA Revision has been 'overwhelmingly...
News Nintendo Indie World Showcase Coming Today, November 14th
20 mins(ish) of news and updates
Fasten your seatbelts folks, Nintendo has announced a new Indie World Showcase for Tuesday, November 14th, 2023. Kicking off at 9am PT / 12pm ET / 5pm BST / 6PM CET / Wed 3am AET, the showcase will feature "roughly 20 minutes of new announcements and updates on indie games coming to Nintendo Switch". So, what are...
News Zelda's Voice Actor Would "Love" To Reprise Her Role In The Live-Action Movie
You hear that, Nintendo?
Last week, Nintendo legend Shigeru Miyamoto surprised everyone when he announced a live-action Legend of Zelda movie was currently in the works. It's already led to a lot of speculation about who could play each character, and one person who's already put their hand up is Patricia Summersett. In case you didn't know, she's...
Poll So, Will You Be Getting Super Mario RPG On Switch?
The SNES classic returns later this week
Nintendo has been incredibly busy in recent months bolstering the Switch lineup with all sorts of new first-party offerings. Following on from WarioWare: Move It! just a few weeks ago, it's now preparing for the return of Super Mario RPG. This classic Square game started out on the Super Nintendo in 1996 and...
News Nintendo Is Most-Nominated Publisher At The Game Awards 2023
The Big N scoops 15 noms
Earlier today, Geoff Keighley announced the nominations for The Game Awards 2023, including the hotly-contested Game of the Year — where both The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom and Super Mario Bros. Wonder are in contention. But perhaps more impressive is that Nintendo has secured the most nominations of any...
News New Pokémon Scarlet & Violet 7-Star Tera Raid Battle Event Announced For This Weekend
Take on Eevee
The next 7-Star Tera Raid Battle event has been announced for Pokémon Scarlet and Violet and, with 'Eevee Day' rapidly approaching (apparently), there are no prizes for guessing the starring 'mon this time around (thanks, @SerebiiNet). Yes, Eevee will be taking the spotlight in the upcoming event, which kicks off this weekend from...
UK Charts Mario Wonder Takes Bronze As Call Of Duty Makes Its Mark
Like clockwork
The latest physical UK charts are here and, as expected, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III has landed with a band, comfortably taking the number one position despite selling roughly 25% less than the previous entry in the franchise (thanks, Chris Dring). This means that Super Mario Bros. Wonder is no longer holding onto the gold...
Video Digital Foundry's Technical Analysis Of Sonic Superstars
Sonic's latest side-scroller analysed
The latest Sonic platformer Sonic Superstars made its debut on the Switch and multiple other platforms last month. Digital Foundry has now uploaded a tech review, seeing how the Nintendo version of the game compares to the rest. All versions except the Nintendo Switch "largely share the same visual qualities"...
Soapbox Six Months Later, Tears Of The Kingdom's Sense Of Wonder Is Still Unmatched
Hook(shot), line and sinker
Soapbox features enable our individual writers and contributors to voice their opinions on hot topics and random stuff they've been chewing over. Today, Jim celebrates six months of Tears of the Kingdom by flying back into Link's latest... The launch of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom was such a momentous...
Video Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince - Gameplay Introduction
Download a demo from the Switch eShop
Next month sees the release of Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince on the Nintendo Switch and in the lead-up to this new monster battler, Square Enix has uploaded an introduction trailer. In case you've missed previous updates on this one, it's not your average Dragon Quest game. Instead of directly fighting...
News Netflix Announces Return Of "The Voice Of Geralt" In New Witcher Animation
"Coming late 2024"
Netflix this week has lifted the lid on its new animated Witcher film, Sirens of the Deep. Perhaps what's most exciting about this upcoming project airing in "late 2024" is that it will see the return of Doug Cockle. If you weren't already aware, Cockle is the famous English voice actor of Geralt, as heard in titles like The...
Soapbox Fortnite OG Reminds Me For The First Time In Years That I’m Playing A Battle Royale
Who says you can’t go home again?
Soapbox features enable our individual writers and contributors to voice their opinions on hot topics and random stuff they've been chewing over. Today, Ethan thanks the driver of the time-travelling Battle Bus... Back in 2018, a rallying cry echoed throughout the Nintendo Switch community. It was just three...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (November 11th)
Heading back to Hyrule
Ready for a spot of weekend gaming? Us too. Welcome back to another edition of What Are You Playing! Before we dive into our screen plans, let's have a look back at what happened this week in the world of news. This week has been all about da movies as Nintendo announced that it is working on a live-action Zelda film,...
News Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (Version 3.0.0) New Character Stats & Balance Changes Revealed
Here's what's been updated
Just days ago, Nintendo launched the sixth and final DLC wave for Mario Kart 8 Deluxe on the Nintendo Switch. The patch notes detailed all sorts of general updates and fixes. This included a lot of fine adjustments, and we've got some extra insight, courtesy of the Japanese website Mario Kart Blog (via Meester_Tweester on...
News Super Mario RPG Switch Leaked Online Ahead Of Next Week's Release
It's happened again
Following a Super Mario Bros. Wonder leak in October, it looks like Super Mario RPG for Switch has now also been made available ahead of its official launch next week. Although the game isn't out until 17th November, dataminer 'OatmealDome' has confirmed the game has now been "leaked to the inter
News Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom Wins Nintendo GOTY At Golden Joystick Awards 2023
Baldur's Gate 3 takes out "ultimate" GOTY
The Golden Joystick Awards 2023 has just wrapped up and we've now got a full list of every winner. On the Switch front, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom has officially won the Nintendo game of the year for 2023. The "ultimate" game of the year award went to Larian's RPG hit Baldur's Gate 3. Not...
Talking Point If 'Switch 2' Is Backwards Compatible, What Will You Do With Your Switch?
Destined to gather dust?
As we approach 2024, we're naturally getting increasingly keen to learn more about Nintendo's next major piece of hardware, affectionately dubbed the 'Switch 2', for now. After all, although the current line-up of upcoming Switch games is certainly nothing to sneer at, there's no denying that Nintendo is leaning heavily on...
News The Turok 3 Remaster On Switch Has Been Subject To A Short Delay
It's not a long wait, don't worry
Nightdive Studios has announced that Turok 3: Shadow of Oblivion has been delayed slightly on Switch and is now scheduled to arrive on November 30th, 2023. The team hasn't provided a specific reason behind the delay, but given that it's only a couple of weeks after the initial release date, we're honestly not too...
Review DreamWorks All-Star Kart Racing (Switch) - Ain't The Sharpest Tool In The Shed
They put a Shrek in it
Given that he’s an internet icon these days and the star of countless memes, it’s a bit of a surprise that it’s taken this long – 12 full years, in fact – to find a way to get Shrek into another video game. The last title to feature the onion-layered ogre was DreamWorks Super Star Kartz, released by Activision in...
News Nintendo Hardware And Software Teams Have Been Working "As One" Recently, Says Shinya Takahashi
Creating software that benefits hardware and vice versa
Nintendo has published the official English translation of the financial report Q&A for Q2 FY2024, and it wraps up with a particularly interesting comment on the company's recently-changed approach to hardware and software development. Asked about whether Nintendo has shifted to using...
Guide Switch OLED Vs. Steam Deck OLED - Full Tech Specs, Nintendo / Valve Handheld Comparison
Behold the Nintendo Steam OLED... no, that's not right
Valve's latest variant on its range of Steam Deck handheld PCs is the Steam Deck OLED, a system which bears a striking resemblance to Nintendo Switch OLED Model in both name and form. But what's the difference between Switch OLED and Steam Deck OLED? We've looked previously at the differences...
Poll What’s Your Favourite New Mario Kart 8 Deluxe DLC Track In Wave 6?
Let us know
Nintendo's Booster Course Wave 6 DLC for Mario Kart 8 Deluxe arrived yesterday and now that everyone has had some time to check it out, it's got us wondering what your favourite track is in this new update. You might have been excited about a particular track in the lead-up, and now that you've played them all you've changed your mind...
News Level-5's New Fantasy Life Game Has Been Delayed Until 2024
Update: Level-5 wants to deliver a "better quality" game
Update [Fri 10th Nov, 2023 04:45 GMT]: Unfortunately, Level-5 has now officially confirmed the delay of Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time. It will now arrive on the Switch at some point in 2024. Here's an official statement, explaining the developer wants to deliver a "better quality"...
News Mortal Kombat 1 Gets A New Update On Switch, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
The first DLC fighter has arrived
This week marks the arrival of the first Mortal Kombat 1 DLC fighter. In case you missed it, it's Omni-Man from the Invincible series. As part of this new update, NetherRealm has now rolled out a brand new update, which also includes some lengthy patch notes for all platforms including the Nintendo Switch. This...
News Valve Announces Steam Deck OLED, Says Switch OLED Paved The Way
"It's just a great product from Nintendo"
Game company Valve, responsible for iconic series like Half-Life and Portal, has today announced the Steam Deck OLED, a follow-up to its original portable device with a longer-lasting battery, faster downloads, and plenty of other features. During an interview with The Washington Post about the updated...
News Super Mario RPG's Switch Release Gets A Five-Minute Overview Trailer
Update: Now in English!
Update [Thu 9th Nov, 2023 18:30 GMT]: Nintendo of America has now shared an English version of the overview trailer for Super Mario RPG, which launches on Nintendo Switch on 17th November, 2023. The five-minute trailer goes over all of the game's features, cast, and new additions. Check it out above, and let us know how...
News Sanabi's Pixel-Art Cyberpunk Setting Looks Awesome, And It's Out Now
Yes, we'll have that
Publisher Neowiz has launched Sanabi for the Nintendo Switch, and it honestly looks pretty awesome. It's a pixel-art action platformer set in a Cyberpunk-inspired world with stunning neon lights and huge, imposing structures. You play as a legendary retired veteran called upon for one last job (no, not Solid Snake), and you'll...
Japanese Charts It's Onwards And Upwards For Super Mario Bros. Wonder
Reigning champ dominates
The latest Japanese Charts are in, courtesy of Famitsu and Gematsu, and it's another resounding victory for Super Mario Bros. Wonder. The platformer has shifted a further 108,449 copies to make up a cumulative 910,259. It's not unreasonable to assume that the game will cross the 1,000,000 threshold by this time next week...
Nintendo Download 9th November (North America)
Spirttea! Super Crazy Rhythm Castle! Double Dragon!
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: Hogwarts Legacy (Warner...
News Warner Bros. Says It's Focused On Transforming Its "Biggest Franchises" Into Live Services
"Always on gameplay" with an extended life cycle
During Warner Bros. Q3 earnings call, the company's CEO David Zaslav has revealed it's focused on transforming its "biggest franchises" from three to four-year releases into "more always on gameplay" experiences through live services, multiplatform releases, and free-to-play extensions. The "goal" is...
News Nintendo Confirms Delay Of New Development Building
Expansion plan knocks it back to 2028
Back in August, there was a report from Nikkei claiming Nintendo's new development building had been delayed due to an "expansion plan". Nintendo didn't officially comment about this at the time, but now within the slides of its latest financial results briefing, it's confirmed construction has been up-scaled...
News Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Has Been Updated To Version 3.0.0, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
The final wave of DLC is now available
Today marks the arrival of the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe 'Wave 6' Booster Course Pass DLC for Nintendo Switch. This is the final wave of additional content and brings the total amount of DLC courses to 48. All up though there is now 96 courses from across the series to speed through. <related ids="158132">...
News Oops! The New Persona Game Accidentally Got Released Early
Atlus seems to have resolved the issue now
Atlus' new tactical RPG Persona 5 Tactica might not be out until next week, but there are apparently some lucky fans out there who have already been able to access and play the game. As highlighted on social media and elsewhere, it seems the Steam version of the game has gone live a week ahead of its 17th...
Guide Best Nintendo Switch Detective Games
Grab your trilby and trench coat
Updated with the world's greatest detective's newest adventure on Switch, Murder On The Orient Express, along with our favourite coffee-loving yellow mouse, Detective Pikachu Returns! Everyone loves a good mystery, and even more so if they're the one who gets to solve it. The detective genre has evolved a great...
Poll What Review Score Would You Give WarioWare: Move It?
Get a move on
Last week, WarioWare: Move It! brought Mario's #2 nemesis back to Switch for another round of microgame goodness, this time returning to the waggle-filled joys of the Wii entry, WarioWare Smooth Moves. Our resident reviewer extraordinaire, PJ O'Reilly, awarded it 8/10 in his review, saying this entry is "as daft and colourful as...
News Farming Simulator Kids Is Bringing Cute, Accessible Farming Fun To Switch
Launching Spring 2024
Developer and publisher Giants Software has announced Farming Simulator Kids for the Nintendo Switch, offering a more child-friendly, accesible take on its long-running Farming Simulator franchise. Switching out text for more audiovisual cues, Farming Simulator Kids will require players to harvest crops, care for a variety of...
Review Fashion Dreamer (Switch) - Some Decent Dress-Up, But Lacks Style Savvy's Depth
Flashy façade
Fashion Dreamer, the newest release from the developer (Syn Sophia) of the cult classic Style Savvy games, garnered high expectations from fans hoping to find a spiritual successor to the series. While Fashion Dreamer is not technically part of the Style Savvy family (known as 'Style Boutique' in Europe), it offers fans of those DS...
Guide Where To Buy Super Mario RPG On Switch
Best deals and cheapest prices!
Nintendo Switch owners have been treated to Super Mario RPG, a remake of the SNES classic Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars which originally launched back in 1996. It's a perfect opportunity for those who loved the original to relive the title in glorious HD, but it's also a great chance for those who have...
News Nintendo Reveals "Positive Impact" The Mario Movie Had On Mario's Game Sales
Super Mario evergreen revenue is up year-on-year
Nintendo's Mario Movie, which made its debut earlier this year, has had an incredibly positive impact on the sales and downloads of Super Mario games. After being watched by around 169.84 million people and a cumulative global box-office revenue of $1,361,250,000 billion, Nintendo experienced some...
News Nintendo's 330M+ User Accounts Will Be Foundation Of "Lasting Relationship With Consumers"
It's all about "supporting long-term relationships"
Nintendo has previously mentioned how it's planning to use the same account system to make the transition to the next generation easier, and now it's reiterated this in its latest financial update while revealing there are now "over" 330 million Nintendo accounts worldwide. This figure covers 164...
News Super Mario Bros. Wonder Is Officially The "Fastest-Selling" Super Mario Title Ever
Shifting 4.3 million units in the first two weeks
Nintendo's latest 2D platformer Super Mario Bros. Wonder only debuted on the Switch last month and it's already a huge success. Nintendo's latest financial results reveal the title was able to shift 4.3 million units globally in just two weeks, making it the "biggest release" and "fastest-selling"...
News Assassin's Creed Publisher Ubisoft Axes 124 Jobs
Ubisoft Montreal cuts 98 positions in total
Ubisoft is the latest company to lay off employees, with the French publisher's Montreal studio (Assassin's Creed) reportedly hit the hardest, cutting 98 jobs. In total though, Ubisoft is axing 124 jobs as part of a global company restructure. Some of the positions impacted include administration and IT...
Guide Super Mario Bros. Wonder: World 6 - Pull, Turn, Burn
All Flower Coins, Wonder Flowers and Wonder Seeds located
Hello, and welcome to our Super Mario Bros. Wonder Walkthrough guides! Here we'll be guiding you through every level in the game and showing you where to find All Flower Coins, All Wonder Flowers and
Guide Super Mario Bros. Wonder: World 6 - Badge Challenge - Grappling Vine II
All Flower Coins, Wonder Flowers and Wonder Seeds located
Hello, and welcome to our Super Mario Bros. Wonder Walkthrough guides! Here we'll be guiding you through every level in the game and showing you where to find All Flower Coins, All Wonder Flowers and
Guide Super Mario Bros. Wonder: Special World - Fluff-Puff Peaks Special Climb To The Beat
All Flower Coins, Wonder Flowers and Wonder Seeds located
Hello, and welcome to our Super Mario Bros. Wonder Walkthrough guides! Here we'll be guiding you through every level in the game and showing you where to find All Flower Coins, All Wonder Flowers and
Guide Super Mario Bros. Wonder: Special World - Shining Falls Special Triple Threat Deluge
All Flower Coins, Wonder Flowers and Wonder Seeds located
Hello, and welcome to our Super Mario Bros. Wonder Walkthrough guides! Here we'll be guiding you through every level in the game and showing you where to find All Flower Coins, All Wonder Flowers and
News Shuntaro Furukawa Claims Recent 'Switch 2' Rumours Are Not Accurate
Here we go again
Rumours of the Switch successor are hotting up by the day, though Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa seems keen to challenge the accuracy of the claims (thanks, Nintendo Everything). In a recent financial call, the contents of which were written up on the Japanese site Mainichi, Furukawa dug into some of the latest 'Switch 2'...
Guide Best 18+ Switch Games For Adults
No, not THOSE ones
For decades now, Nintendo has fostered a family-friendly image that has made the brand a firm favourite with gamers both young and young at heart. It would be hard to argue that Switch isn't the family console to own, given its colourful library of top-tier software and the convenient way the hybrid handheld system slots into...
Review Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2 - A Poor Switch Port Of A Promising Platform Pounder
All-Star Bawl
Just two years after the release of Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl, the Nicktoons have been thrust together once again in the name of licensed platform fighting, of all things, in Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2. The original was a solid outing with deep mechanics, but was held back by a lack of polish outside of gameplay, and although...
News Horror Life Sim 'Bem Feito' Channels The '90s With Switch Launch Trailer
Meet Garotron OS
Publisher QuByte Interactive has released the launch trailer for its upcoming 'horror life-sim' Bem Feito, launching on the Switch this week on November 9th, 2023. The trailer evokes commercials from the '80s and '90s, featuring atmospheric clips, a soothing voiceover, and an appropriate CRT filter to make things look extra...
News Nintendo Records Biggest Q1+2 Sales Figures Since Switch Launch
Mario Movie and other projects lend a hand
Nintendo has today published its financial report for Q2 FY2024 and it looks like things have been going really rather well. On top of some meaty sales figures for the likes of Tears of the Kingdom, Pikmin 4 and the Switch console itself, the report finds that Nintendo's sales in the first half of the...
News Tears Of The Kingdom Continues To Prove That 'Open World Zelda' Is A Best-Selling Formula
Almost 20 million units sold
Nintendo has announced that The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom has now sold 19.50 million units, just shy of that 20 million milestone. Launched on May 12th, 2023, the game has now effectively sold nearly two-thirds of what Breath of the Wild has managed in the space of about five months or so. That's insane. For...
News Here Are The Top Ten Best-Selling Nintendo Switch Games As Of September 2023
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe stays in pole position
Nintendo has today shared its latest financial report for FY2024 and this gives us an updated list of the best-selling Switch games as of 30th September 2023. Unlike the last report, which saw The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom sneak into the proceedings, this quarter remains relatively unchanged...
News Pikmin 4 Has Sold 2.61 Million Units In Just Over Two Months
Over 50% of which in Japan
As part of Nintendo's latest financial report, which tracks the second quarter of the fiscal year ending March '24 (that's April 1st to September 30th, 2023 specifically), the company has announced that Pikmin 4 has sold 2.62 million units since its release on July 21st, 2023. The milestone puts the game ahead of Pikmin 3...
News Nintendo Reconfirms Release Windows For Major Upcoming Switch Games
The first half of 2024 ain't looking bad
Nintendo has published its six-month financial report for FY2024 and, as per usual, has also reconfirmed release dates for its upcoming games. Now including the Mario vs. Donkey Kong remake, there are no big surprises in this list of "Primary Nintendo Products," but Metroid Prime 4 fans may take heart in the...
News Nintendo Switch Has Now Sold Over 132 Million Units
They're stacking up
Nintendo's quarterly financial results have been released and they show that Switch, in all its iterations, has now crossed the 130-million-sales mark. As of 30th September 2023, the lifetime number of Nintendo Switch hardware units sold — including the regular model, Switch Lite, and Switch OLED — stands at 132.46 million,...
News Super Mario RPG Switch Is Getting A Physical SNES Style Instruction Manual
Will be available in Japan at launch
Physical game manuals have been phased out over the years, but as part of the return of Super Mario RPG on the Switch next week, Nintendo is releasing a new one. As highlighted by Game Watch, Nintendo has revealed an authentic SNES-style manual based on the original 1996 instruction booklet. It will be available...
News Microsoft Will Think Of Nintendo Users As "Part Of The Xbox Community" Going Forward
Phil Spencer wants an "equal" future
Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer has been busy promoting the tech giant's recent acquisition of Activision Blizzard, and as part of this, he spoke to Japanese outlet Famitsu about how it will work with other platforms going forward. In regards to Xbox's future, Phil and the team want to think of Nintendo and...
News 8BitDo Reveals Its New 'Ultimate C' Bluetooth Controller, Compatible With Switch
Pre-orders are live
8BitDo has this week lifted the lid on its new gamepad the 'Ultimate C Bluetooth Controller', compatible with Nintendo Switch. It's got the "same ultimate quality" but has been simplified and is now available at the ultimate price of $29.99 USD (or the regional equivalent). It comes packed with 6-axis motion control, rumble...
News Tetris 99 Scores A Super Mario RPG Event, Unlock A Free Special Theme
A limited-time event starting later this week
Following on from a special Xenoblade Chronicles 3 event, Nintendo has now announced it's hosting a Super Mario RPG Maximus Cup in its Switch Online battle royale, Tetris 99. This event will start later this week on 9th November and will run until 13th November. Super Mario RPG will then arrive later on...
News Bandai Namco Ending Sales Of Taiko no Tatsujin: Drum 'n' Fun! Later This Month
"We kindly ask for your understanding"
We've got some sad news for all the 'Taiko no Tatsujin' drummers out there today. Bandai Namco has announced it will be discontinuing sales of Taiko no Tatsujin: Drum 'n' Fun! for the Nintendo Switch on 30th November 2023. The Japanese video game company shared the following message on social media: "We...
News Super Mario Party + Red & Blue Joy-Con Bundle Announced
It's party season
Nintendo has revealed a bunch of Switch bundles and discounts ahead of Black Friday and the Holiday season, but one new bundle to come out of this announcement is the Super Mario Party + Red & Blue Joy-Con Bundle, which launches on 10th November. Retailing at $99.99, you'll be able to pick up a copy of Super Mario Party along...
News Nintendo Confirms New Smash Bros. Ultimate Switch OLED Bundle For Black Friday
Return of the Smash Joy-Con
Update: [Mon 6th Nov, 2023 14:15 GMT]: Nintendo has officially confirmed the new Black Friday Smash Bros. Switch OLED bundle for $349.9, as detailed in our original story below. As you can see from the official shots below, it is a standard OLED console and dock with the Smash Bros. Joy-Con from the 'regular' Smash Bros...
Video 12 Exciting Games Coming To Nintendo Switch In November 2023
Super Mario RPG! Persona 5 Tactica! Bluey!
Before you say anything, yes, we know it's already November 6th at the time of writing, but it's never too late to highlight some of the great games coming to the Nintendo Switch over the coming days and weeks. Yes, Halloween has come and gone, the days are getting shorter and colder, and Mariah Carey has...
Review Air Twister (Switch) - An Arcade Blast From Yu Suzuki's Past, And A Missed Opportunity
Like we did last summer
Back in 2010, the Wii's Sin & Punishment: Star Successor inadvertently informed how, in various ways, the Space Harrier model could be revitalised in a contemporary fashion. In Air Twister, director Yu Suzuki, famous for creating Space Harrier, Out Run, and After Burner (not to mention Shenmu
UK Charts Mario Wonder Soars As WarioWare Lands With A Whimper
Wahoo!
The latest UK physical charts are in and it has been yet another strong showing from Super Mario Bros. Wonder as the Nintendo 2D platformer holds onto the top spot once again. The game's main competitor for the past couple of weeks, Marvel's Spider-Man 2, has dropped down into third this time, leaving EA Sports FC 24 to once again dribble...
Feature Nintendo eShop Selects - October 2023
Our favourite Switch eShop games in October
The fireworks have started. The spooks are over. We're approaching winter. And... it's eShop Selects. We're in November and closing in on the end of 2023, but while you sit around all wrapped up warm watching the fireworks for Bonfire Night (in the UK at least), why not look at the best the Switch eShop...
Reminder Pokémon Scarlet & Violet + DLC Physical Release Now Available
You still need to "download an update" to play Part 2
Pokémon Scarlet & Violet Part Two DLC 'The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero - The Indigo Disk' was locked in for 14th December earlier this week. Now, in the lead-up to this, The Pokémon Company has officially released a new physical version including Part One: The Teal Mask. In case you...
News Fortnite's Original Island Returns In New 'Season OG' Update
"Drop in"
The free-to-play battle royale Fortnite has announced it's going back to the beginnings with the launch of "Chapter 4 Season OG". This new season sees players drop into the "original" Fortnite Island. Throughout this season, each major update will evolve the experience - bringing in new weapons, vehicles, and much more: "Drop in the...
News Jurassic Park: Classic Games Collection Launches Later This Month On Switch
Published by Limited Run Games
If you've been looking forward to the Jurassic Park: Classic Games Collection, the good news is it's finally been locked in for a 22nd November 2023 release on the Switch eShop. This compilation, published by Limited Run Games, contains multiple versions of NES, Game Boy, SNES and Genesis / Mega Drive titles. And will...
News Mortal Kombat 1 Poll Reveals Cross-play As Most Requested Online Feature
Also known as 'kross-play'
Mortal Kombat 1 didn't have the best start on the Nintendo Switch, but it's slowly improved over time with some patches fixing up all areas of the game. It seems Mortal Kombat co-creator Ed Boon also wants to enhance the game's online mode, with the industry veteran recently sharing a poll on social media asking fans what...
News Wario's New Voice Actor Confirms Role On Social Media
Unsurprisingly he's also the new voice of Mario & Luigi
Well, if you weren't already convinced, the new Mario and Luigi actor Kevin Afghani has now confirmed he's also the voice of Wario. In a brief update on social media, he did a little bit of Wario roleplay while mentioning how he was "going back to play the game" he's in, WarioWare: Move It! on...
All Flower Coins, Wonder Flowers and Wonder Seeds located
Hello, and welcome to our Super Mario Bros. Wonder Walkthrough guides! Here we'll be guiding you through every level in the game and showing you where to find All Flower Coins, All Wonder Flowers, and
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (November 4th)
Gotta go play
The weekend is here once again, so it's time to find out what games we're all planning on diving into over the next couple of days. Before we do so, however, let's take a look back at what's been going on this week... First up, Toby Fox shared another tantalising update on the status of Deltarune, which continues to intrigue. We also...
News F2P eShop Title 'Omega Strikers' Ends Development Just Months After Launch
"It hurts us to have to let you down"
Just months after arriving on the Switch eShop and other platforms, the free-to-play online "footbrawler" Omega Strikers will be wrapping up development after it ships its next update. The team at Odyssey Interactive is making this tough decision in order to guarantee the future of the studio. In a video...
News Overwatch 2 Reveals Brand New Tank Hero At BlizzCon 2023
"Limited-time free trial" available now
It's BlizzCon 2023 this weekend, and in addition to announcements for games like Diablo IV and World of Warcraft, Blizzard has unveiled a brand new tank hero for the free-to-play class-based shooter, Overwatch 2. This new character is a Samoan hero named Mauga (meaning "mountain" in Samoan) and is a dual...
Quiz Can You Name The Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Fighter From Their Feet?
Super Smash Toes
We're going to assume that you have heard of a little game called Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. If you haven't (and fair play to you, that's impressive), then you probably at least have a fairly good knowledge of who's who when it comes to the world of Nintendo characters, right? If neither of these apply, then this probably won't be...
News The Darkside Detective: A Fumble In The Dark Scores A Switch Physical Release
Limited to 3000 copies
Super Rare Games, Spooky Doorway, and Akupara Games have announced that they are collaborating to launch a physical version of The Darkside Detective: A Fumble in the Dark on Nintendo Switch. Limited to 3000 copies, the game will go on sale via the Super Rare Games website on November 9th at 6pm GMT / 11am PDT / 2pm EDT with...
Video We Compare Super Mario RPG On Switch To The SNES Original
Just how faithful is it?
We're only a couple of weeks away from the launch of Super Mario RPG on November 17th, 2023, so you might currently be pondering just how faithful the remake will be to the SNES original. Well, you can already check out our hands-on impressions of the game, but if you're after some good old-fashioned side-by-side...
News Digital Foundry Digs Into The Nvidia Chip Rumoured To Power 'Switch 2'
And takes a look at what the console might be able to run
Rumours of Nintendo's next console — the one that we are still preliminarily referring to as the 'Switch 2' — have continued to come thick and fast this year and, if they are to be believed, all signs are pointing towards an announcement and release in 2024. Many of these rumours are...
News My Time At Sandrock Receives Extensive Update, Here Are The Patch Notes
My Patches at Sandrock
Developer Pathea Games has launched an extensive patch for My Time at Sandrock following its launch on the Switch on November 2nd, 2023. Our review of the game covered a number of technical issues at launch, and while we've been informed that this patch won't solve everything we noted, it will at least go toward fixing many...
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