Nintendo Switch News
May2023
News Disgaea 7 Scores October Western Release Date, Nine Months After Japan
Better late than never
NIS America has announced that Digaea 7: Vows of the Virtueless will launch on Nintendo Switch in the West on October 6th, 2023, nearly nine months after the game's initially release in Japan in January. Accompanying the announcment is a brand new story trailer, laying out the general jist of what you'll be getting up to in...
Round Up Reviews For LOTR: Gollum Spell Doom For The Switch Release
"Wicked, tricksy, false!"
Oh boy... We were worried when developer and publisher Daedalic Entertainment announced that The Lord of the Rings: Gollum would be arriving on the Switch after its release on other platforms. Now that it's out on PS5, Xbox, and PC, however, we're dreading what an eventual Switch version will look and play like. Let's not...
Guide Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom: How To Get The Zonaite Armour Set
Not ancient history
One of the more difficult sets of armour to obtain in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is the Zonaite Armour set. This gorgeous armour gives Link some Zonaite-era armour and is also really useful if you like building ridiculous Zonai device contraptions with Ultrahand. Here's how to get the complete Zonaite Armour set...
Guide Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom: How To Upgrade Armour
That's armour-e
The Great Fairies' return in Tears of the Kingdom means that Link can once again use their powers to help upgrade and improve his armour. This incredibly useful function is a little bit hidden away, but to get the full potential out of it, you'll need to save up plenty of materials and complete several Side Adventures. Here's how...
News Neva Is A Beautiful Yet Haunting Platformer From The Creators Of Gris
Coming to Switch 2024
During PlayStation's (rather disappointing) Showcase last night, publisher Devolver Digital and developer Nomada Studio announced Neva, a new action platformer that shares many similarities with the developer's previous effort, GRIS. The game is described as a "moving tale of a young woman and her lifelong bond with a...
News Cat Quest: Pirates Of The Purribean Sails Onto Nintendo Switch Next Year
"Coming 202furr"
If you love all things cats and also cat puns, you might want to be on the lookout for Cat Quest: Pirates of the Purribean. At the recent PlayStation game broadcast, this new entry - filled with all sorts of cat puns - was announced for multiple platforms including the Nintendo Switch and will be arriving at some point in 2024...
News Pokémon Scarlet & Violet Version 1.3.1 Is Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Download it today
The Pokémon Company and Nintendo have released a new update for the Switch titles Pokémon Scarlet & Violet, bumping both games up to Version 1.3.1. As previously revealed, this latest update fixes some issues tied to competitive aspects of the game. Here's a rough Google translation of the Japanese announcement: Updated...
News Former Pokémon Artist's New Project 'The Plucky Squire' Gets A Gameplay Trailer
"3D platforming to top-down dungeon crawling"
One game we're eager to get our hands on is the 2D and 3D storybook adventure The Plucky Squire. As you may recall, it comes from a new studio, co-founded by the former Game Freak Pokémon artist James Turner. In the lead-up to the game's release at some point this year, publisher Devolver Digital has...
Guide Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom: How To Get Diamonds
A Hylian's best friend
Making money can sometimes feel a little tough in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. But, if you've managed to come across a diamond, you'll know these beautiful stones are a quick way to make some Rupees. However, there's a reason they sell for a lot — they're pretty uncommon. So if you've been using our how to get Rupees guide...
Guide Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom: How To Complete 'Reede's Secret' Side Adventure
Shed-shocked
It seems as though all is not quite as it should be with Mayor Reede over in Hateno Village, or at least his wife thinks so anyway. In order to sort out what's what, let's take a look at how to complete Reede's Secret, one of several quests that make up 'The Mayoral Election' side adventure. Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom: How To...
Guide Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom: How To Complete 'The Mayoral Election' Side Adventure
Hateno Hijinks
Once you've made your way to Hateno Village in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, you'll notice the locals have got swept up in a very odd looking fashion trend involving outfits adorned with mushrooms. What on earth is going on? Well, head on over to Cece's store in the town where there's a bit of a commotion going on and you'll kickstart...
Light of your life
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom's Great Fairies require some work to unlock, and the Stable Trotters have a lot of music to play to get them to pop their heads out of their buds. One missing member is the flute player Pyper, Kaysa's favourite. That means you need to complete The Flute Player's Plan before finishing...
Guide Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom: How To Complete Serenade To Kaysa
Just in Kaysa you're stuck
The four Great Fairies can be found near stables across Tears of the Kingdom's Hyrule, However, you can't just walk up to them and upgrade your armour as you please — you need to wake them up and get them out of hiding. On the way to Gerudo Desert is the gorgeous Kaysa, and she can't be accessed until you've completed
Guide Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom: How To Complete 'A Letter To Koyin' Side Adventure
Message in a bottle
As you make your way around Hateno Village dishing out mushrooms during 'The Mayoral Election' quest, you'll meet Koyin at Hateno Pasture. Upon speaking to her, she'll inform you she needs a little help, kicking off A Letter to Koyin. Let's take a look at how to complete this A Letter to Koyin quest guide. Zelda:
Guide Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom: How To Complete 'A New Signature Food' Side Adventure
Say Cheese!
This very short side adventure will crop up in Hateno Village, most likely as you pursue another quest, 'The Mayoral Election'. Let's take a look at how to complete this one in our A New Signature Food quest guide. Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom: How To Complete 'A New Signature Food' Side Adventure: First up, we need to take a trip to...
Guide Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom: How To Complete 'Cece's Secret' Side Adventure
How silo can you go?
As part of the side adventure 'The Mayoral Election' in Hateno Village, you'll find yourself keeping a close eye on the nocturnal activities of the local clothes store owner Cece. In this Cece's Secret quest guide, let's take a look at how to complete this short quest. Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom: How To Complete 'Cece's...
Guide Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom: How To Complete 'Team Cece Or Team Reede?' Side Adventure
Ain't mushroom for two in this town
As part of completing the overarching The Mayoral Election side adventure in Hateno Village, you'll find yourself needing to deliver eight Hylian Shrooms to eight NPCs who Cece would like to sway to her side of the election debate. Let's take a look at how to kickstart this one and where those eight NPCs are...
Guide Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom: Where To Find The Drummer - Honey, Bee Mine Walkthrough
Sweet beetz
The Great Fairies of Hyrule love a bit of music in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, and to wake up one of these lovely creatures, you'll need to seek out the Stable Trotter's drummer. Beetz the drummer isn't the easiest fellow to find, even with a hint and a location marked on your map. But once you hear the beat of the drum,...
Guide Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom: How To Complete Serenade To Cotera
No Cotera-lateral damage here
Keeping to the cool climes of the Necluda region, Cotera is one of the four Great Fairies in Tears of the Kingdom. Just like with all of the other Great Fairy Fountains, you'll need to coax Cotera out of her bud by getting the right member to join the Stable Trotters. To complete Serenade to Cotera, you need to have...
Guide Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom: How To Complete Serenade To A Great Fairy
Tera-torry
With the return of the Great Fairies in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, there are several sidequests you need to complete in order to meet all of them. The first fairy you need to find is Tera, and she will grant you the ability to upgrade your armour and also tell you where to find her three siste
Toot your horn with this guide
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom brings back the four Great Fairies of Hyrule, and not only have they all moved, they also require a bit more work to unlock. Mija is the second Great Fairy we encountered on our journey, and before you can complete the Serenade to Mija Side Adventure, you need to find the...
Guide Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom: How To Complete Serenade To Mija
Mija-estic
Finding and awakening the four Great Fairies of Hyrule is an incredibly useful thing to do during Tears of the Kingdom. Mija is one of the four, and she's hidden high up in the snowy regions of the land. To awaken Mija, you'll need to have completed both Serenade to a Great Fairy and
Random Indie Game Blocked By Nintendo Over Confusion On Microtransactions
"I've goofed too close to the sun this time"
Update [Fri 26th May, 2023 09:00 BST]: Developer Strange Scaffold has confirmed that Sunshine Shuffle will now launch on the North American eShop on May 31st, 2023. Seems like the confusion over child gambling has been cleared up! Original Article [Wed 24th May, 2023 14:45 BST]: Well, this is one...
Random Nintendo's Brand Momentum Has Been Flat Since 2018, Says Sony
We're not sure we believe that...
When it comes to investor relations, big brands like to big themselves up. It's only natural, of course; for companies to attract more interest and therefore more money, it makes perfect sense for them to paint themselves in the best light possible. However, during Sony's most recent Business Segment Meeting, its...
Guide Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom: How To Unlock Rabella Wetlands Skyview Tower
When it rains, it pours
Rabella Wetlands Skyview Tower is a thorny case among Hyrule's brand-new lookout points. Tears of the Kingdom challenges your knowledge of the weather and your skills with Ultrahand to create a really simple solution for the pesky rain. For more on the Skyview Towers, check out our Skyview Tower location guide for where to...
News Harvest Moon: The Winds Of Anthos Pre-Orders Come With Adorable Cuddly Cow
Moo
Publisher Natsume has revealed the release date for Harvest Moon: The Winds of Anthos, the latest installment in the farming franchise. You won't have too long to wait, either, as it'll launch on Nintendo Switch on September 26th, 2023 (and if you think that's a long way off, just remember it's nearly June already!). Not only that but it's also...
Guide Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom: How To Infiltrate Yiga Clan HQ & Get The Earthquake Ability
Infiltrating The Yiga Clan (Side Adventure) Walkthrough
Looking to infiltrate Yiga HQ to get your hands on the Earthquake ability in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom? This power sees Link smash the ground in front of him, sending out a shockwave of sharp rock that takes out any enemies that get in its way. If it sounds cool, it's because it is cool,...
Guide Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom: How To Get The Yiga Clan Armour Set
Sheikah stylin'
The Yiga Armour set is one of the most useful armour sets you can find in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. Not only does this outfit allow you to pose as a Yiga Clan member and easily infiltrate the Yiga Clan HQ (and avoid plenty of scraps in the Depths) but it also enhances Link's sneaky stealth abilities, making it a must-have for fans...
Random Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom NPCs Call Out "Naked Link"
"Laundry day, huh?"
Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom has been out for a few weeks now and players are still discovering all sorts of fine details. As you might recall, in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, Link would get all sorts of reactions from friendly NPCs when he ran around without any clothes on. It turns out you'll get similar responses...
News Umbreon And Leafeon Are Joining Pokémon Unite's Roster Soon
More Eeveelutions are on the way
The free-to-play Nintendo Switch and mobile MOBA Pokémon Unite continues to expand its roster with new fighter selections. The latest ones announced are two Eeveelutions. This includes the dark-type Umbreon and the grass-type Leafeon. Umbreon arrives tomorrow on 25th May and Leafon will be added to the game next...
News Puzzle Bobble Everybubble! "Limited-Time" Demo Arrives On Switch eShop
Pop some bubbles while you can
As part of the release of Puzzle Bobble Everybubble! on the Nintendo Switch this week, a free "limited-time" trial has been made available on the eShop. This special demo is playable from now until 30th June and can be played as many times as you like during this period, as long as you have access to an NSO...
News Mortal Kombat 1 "Gameplay Premiere" Scheduled For 8th June
Airing at the Summer Game Fest
Last week, after a number of leaks and rumours, NetherRealm Studios officially announced Mortal Kombat 1. It's a reboot of the series, allowing the development team to expand the universe of this long-running fighting series in all sorts of ways. While we've only seen a cinematic so far, don't worry - because there's...
News Mario + Rabbids Sparks Of Hope 'The Last Spark Hunter' DLC Teased
Get ready for a new adventure
Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope made its debut exclusively on the Switch in October last year and since then Ubisoft has announced three DLC packs. In an update, the development team behind the game have now teased the second DLC - The Last Spark Hunter. As shown in the brief clip below, it appears to take place in the...
UK Charts Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom Lands The Top Spot, Once Again
Tears of the competition
After a brief delay, we now have the week's charts for boxed sales in the UK and surprising absolutely nobody, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom has held onto the top spot after debuting in first place last week. According to GamesIndustry.biz, Link's latest outing has seen a 73% drop in sales week-on-week (though...
News Dead Cells: Return To Castlevania Physical Edition Launches This August
Pre-orders are now open
Merge Games and Motion Twin have today announced that physical copies of Dead Cells: Return To Castlevania are heading our way from 11th August. We had a great time with this latest batch of DLC when it launched back in March, awarding it a 9/10 in our review and describing it as "an intense, brilliant nostalgia trip to...
News Samba De Amigo: Party Central Shakes Its Way Onto Switch This August
Digital pre-orders are now open
After being revealed at the jam-packed Nintendo Direct showcase back in February, Samba de Amigo: Party Central has spent the ensuing months without a firm release date outside of 'Summer 2023'. However, SEGA has today shaken things up as it announced that the game would be boogying over to Switch on 29th August...
News Miles Morales Crosses The Spider-Verse And Straight Into Fortnite
Our spider-sense is tingling
2023 is set to be a big year for Spider-Man, with the hugely anticipated Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse launching in June, followed by the sequel to the excellent Marvel's Spider-Man launching on PS5 later in the year. To celebrate the impending release of Across the Spider-Verse, Fortnite is now hosting a handful...
News Zelda: TOTK Playtimes Start To Appear, And Some People Haven't Been Getting A Lot Of Sleep
Wake up, Link
For many of us, it's fair to say that The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom has taken over our every waking moment. This was all well and good when you could pour endless hours into exploring, blissfully unaware of the total playtime racking up behind the "Played in the last 10 days" message on your Switch Profile screen. But, if...
News Beautiful Farming Sim 'Everdream Valley' Plants Its Seed On Switch Next Month
Raking in a launch window
Publisher Untold Tales has revealed that the rather lovely looking Everdream Valley will be launching on Switch in June 2023. The date comes just shortly after the planned release on PC, PS5, and PS4 on May 30th, 2023. As for the game itself, you'll be spending your days tending to your farm by tending to your crops and...
News River City Girls 2 Is Getting A Performance Update On Nintendo Switch
Update: It should be arriving soon
Update [Tue 23rd May, 2023 04:30 BST]: WayForward has provided an update about this upcoming patch for River City Girls 2 - revealing it's now been submitted to all first parties. As previously revealed, it will come with frame rate improvements, a "repeat New Game+ playthrough" and more. "The River City Girls 2...
News Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom New Item Duplication Glitch Discovered
Easier and faster than before
The Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom has been out for a few weeks now and it seems another easy duplication glitch has been discovered. Instead of the bow and arrow trick, this one requires Link to jump off a ledge, pull out his paraglider, and then multiply inventory items before he hits the ground. You can see this new...
Guide Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom: All Great Fairy Fountain Locations - How To Unlock
When you wish upon a fountain
You might think that finding all of the Great Fairy Fountains in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom will be easy. Not many places have moved around, after all. But if you head to any of the four's homes from Breath of the Wild, you'll be in for a surprise. Following the Upheaval, the Great Fairy quartet have...
Random Zelda Devs Reveal Which Link They Think Is The Stinkiest
Pooey!
We've often found ourselves wondering a lot of things about the Legend of Zelda franchise and, more specifically, its main protagonist, Link. Which Link is the strongest? What does he do in his spare time? Just how long does he really sleep? What we've never really considered, however, is which Link is perhaps the stinkiest. We're almost...
Soapbox Zelda: TOTK's Shrines Are Brilliant At Making An Idiot Feel Like A Genius
I did it, mum!
Soapbox features enable our individual writers and contributors to voice their opinions on hot topics and random stuff they've been chewing over. Today, Ollie wants to share his love for Tears of the Kingdom's shrines and the newfound freedom they afford players... I'm really not a very clever man. Okay no, that's not entirely true;...
Guide Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom: How To Get Rupees, How To Make Money
Rupee or not Rupee
Money. It ruins everything, but we need it to buy stuff, unfortunately, and in the magical world of Hyrule in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom this very same rule applies. Whether it's to purchase new armour, snap up some ingredients, or stock up on arrows, you're going to want to get au fait with the best ways to rake in those sweet...
News Devolver Is Shooting Weird West: Definitive Edition Over To Switch
"Keep a look on the horizon, gunslinger"
Weird West — a gun-slinging action RPG from the co-creators of Dishonored and Prey — released in March 2022 on Steam, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One before heading to next-gen consoles earlier this month, and publisher Devolver Digital has today announced that the game will be shooting its way over to Switch...
Guide How To Shield Surf In Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom
Triforce trick
If you were something of a trickster in Breath of the Wild, then we're pretty sure you gave shield surfing a go. You can do this again in Tears of the Kingdom, and with Fuse on hand, there are plenty more opportunities to create cool surfing shields as you adventure around Hyrule. While you might think about Fusing items to your...
Guide Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom: How To Use Wing Zonai Devices
Winging it
Of all the fancy Zonai tech you'll find lying around the world in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, Zonai Wings are perhaps the most immediately enticing. However, these bird-shaped flying devices can be tricky to get to grips with for beginners, so let's take a look at how best to use them alongside a few Zonai Wing tips and tricks we've...
Guide Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom: How To Get To Korok Forest, Lost Woods
If you go down to the woods today...
One of our favourite locations in the Zelda series is the Lost Woods — even just thinking about it and humming the music gets us all nostalgic. So of course Tears of the Kingdom brings back this iconic location following its importance in Breath of the Wild. However, if you try to go to the Lost Woods, and...
Guide Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom: How To Get The Tunic Of Memories
Johnny Depths
According to lore in Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom, the Tunic of Memories was meant to be worn only by those who earned the respect of the royal family in ancient Hyrule, but we don't really have time for ingratiating ourselves to the nobility so we're buying it off a big stone lad in the Depths. One of the many nostalgic armour items...
Review Puzzle Bobble Everybubble! (Switch) - Bubbles Over With Charm (And Useless Bots)
PAYONPAH!
One of the biggest games to dominate the scene of the golden age of arcades was Bubble Bobble, a cute Japanese action platformer centered around little dinosaurs that could shoot bubbles out of their mouths. While that original game eventually went on to spawn a ton of sequels and ports that iterated on the concept, it also led to the...
Random Nintendo Embraces Mortal Kombat's Gore In Stark Contrast To '90s Censorship
FATALI... No, wait... FRIENDSHIP!
If you were to go back to 1993 and tell the likes of US Senator Joe Lieberman and Nintendo of America's Vice President Howard Lincoln that Nintendo would one day host a video of Mortal Kombat that features eye-gouging, decapitation, and neck-breaking, they'd both probably break out in a cold sweat. Yet here we are!...
Guide Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom: Tarrey Town Quest - How To Build A House
Homes under the Megaton Hammer
Tarrey Town is one of the many returning locations in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. This place was a fan-favourite in Breath of the Wild, as it allowed you to build up an entire town from absolutely nothing to a thriving hub. In Tears of the Kingdom, Tarrey Town remains fully built, but it's home to one...
Round Up Indie Live Expo 2023 - Every Nintendo Switch Game Showcased
"More than 300 game reveals"
The digital showcase Indie Live Expo 2023 took place this weekend - spotlighting "300 game reveals" across multiple platforms including the Nintendo Switch. Some of these games are already available, others are arriving soon, and the rest will be released at some point later this year. Here's the full round up...
Video Extended Gameplay Of Warhammer's New Retro FPS Boltgun, Out Next Week
Get ready to obliterate the daemons of Chaos
If you're eager for more 90s-style FPS experiences similar to Doom and Quake, one to be on the lookout for next week is Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun. It was announced for the Switch and multiple other platforms last June, and offers up a "hardcore, sprite-based experience" in the boots of a Space Marine...
Round Up The Reviews Are In For LEGO 2K Drive
Ready, set... build!
It's all about Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom at the moment for most Switch owners, but there are still plenty of other new releases to enjoy. One, in particular, that arrived this week was LEGO 2K Drive - a new open-world driving sim featuring all sorts of live service elements. The first round of reviews have now gone live, and...
News Switch Online's 'Missions & Rewards' Adds Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom Icons
Update: Wave 2 is available now
Update [Sun 21st May, 2023 02:15 BST]: Here's your reminder that Wave 2 of the special Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom-themed Switch Online icons are now available. You have until 25th May to grab them! Original [Fri 12th May, 2023 04:00 BST]: As part of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom celebrations...
Guide Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom: How To Defeat The Final Boss, Best Strategy
Dethrone the demon
This is it, the end of the end. The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom's final boss is a gauntlet of a challenge and a tough test of your combat mastery and survivability. After surviving the Depths of the Hyrule Castle Chasm and making your way to the end of the final dungeon, the Demon King awaits. You'll need to throw...
News Eiji Aonuma Has Completed Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom "About 20 Times"
He apparently "never felt bored once"
If you think one playthrough of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is impressive, series producer Eiji Aonuma recently revealed he has already completed the game "about 20 times". In part five of Nintendo's latest 'Ask the Developer' series, Aonuma mentioned how there were times when he had to rush ahead...
Guide Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom: Where To Find The Demon King - Final Dungeon Walkthrough
One last descent
It's almost time — the final challenge awaits Link in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, and we have one last obstacle standing in our way — the final dungeon. The last dungeon is a bit different to the elemental temples you've already taken on throughout your adventure and is much closer to the many cave systems dotted...
Guide Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom: Makasura Shrine Solution
How to complete 'An Upright Device'
Makasura Shrine gets you busy engaging with a piece of Zonai tech you may not have encountered until this point in your Tears of the Kingdom adventure: the little standy-uppy flippy thing, or Stabilizer as it's officially known. Let's take a look at how to solve this one, as well as where to find it. Zelda:...
Guide Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom: Zanmik Shrine Solution
How to complete 'Scoop It Out'
Zanmik Shrine in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom invites you to "Scoop It Out" in this puzzle that sees you figure out how to get a glowing sphere from a pit and then into the switch that opens a gate to your Light of Blessing. Let's take a look at where to find this one and how to solve it! Zelda: Tears...
Spirit in the Depths
We're building a robot, folks. If you've made it this far in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, then you're at the beginning of the end. You've been to Hyrule Castle, and you've completed the Secret of the Ring Ruins Main Quest. Now it's time to create
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (May 20th)
Zelda, yeah?
Well folks, another week has come and gone, and it certainly feels like there's been a lot to talk about regarding The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, right? First up, of course, we received full confirmation from Nintendo that the latest Zelda game managed to sell an incredible 10 million copies in just three days. That's...
News Zelda: Cadence Of Hyrule Dev 'Brace Yourself Games' Confirms Layoffs
Up to half of its workforce may be gone
Canadian indie developer Brace Yourself Games (known for the Switch exclusive Cadence of Hyrule) has cut "a portion" of its workforce. Brace Yourself Games shared the following statement with PC Gamer, confirming the "incredibly difficult decision" to lay off employees. In a
News Mortal Kombat 1's DLC Roster Might Have Already Been Leaked
Amazon appears to be the culprit
Mortal Kombat 1 was officially unveiled earlier this week, and while Ed Boon and the team at NetherRealm Studios haven't detailed much yet, it seems there might have already been some leaks online. According to an Amazon Italy listing, the DLC fighters players can expect to feature in this new era of violent...
News Zelda's Tears Of The Kingdom VA Took Inspiration From The Hit HBO Show "Game Of Thrones"
Emilia Clarke's character influenced her performance
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom expands on the story building first seen in the 2017 hit Breath of the Wild with even more cinematic cutscenes and many of the main characters (excluding the protagonist Link) now have even more dialogue. Speaking to Axios recently about her return to the...
Guide Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom: Keys Born Of Water Shrine Quest Solution
How to unlock Jochisiu Shrine
Sometimes, getting inside a Shrine of Light in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is a puzzle in itself. West Necluda is home to a Shrine Quest that is simple on the surface, but the solution isn't going to be the first thing that comes to mind. With this Shrine Quest, you'll then be granted access to Jochisiu...
Feature 26 Tweaks That Make Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom Better Than BOTW
There's a change in the wind
Given the sheer amount of time that The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom had been in development, it was obvious that the game would make a number of quality-of-life improvements over its predecessor, Breath of the Wild. We won't lie, there were moments in the run-up to its release in which we wondered just how...
Guide Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom: Where To Find The Dragons
Dragon Quest
If you're on the hunt for super rare and powerful materials to fuse to your weapons, or if you're looking to get your hands on a particular weapon a little earlier, you're going to want to get down to business with Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom's huge big dragons. The four dragons here patrol different regions of the sky and in order to...
Gallery Light Up Your Life With This Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom Heart Vessel
Take it to heart
If you're currently knee-deep in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, then chances are you're utterly obsessed with getting as many heart containers as possible. These are a traditional goal in all Zelda games, and with good reason – the more you have, the more punishment Link can take. In both Breath of the Wild and Tears of the...
Poll What Review Score Would You Give Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom?
Tearing up?
"What do you mean? I've barely scratched the surface!" It's been one whole week since The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom launched, and most of us have spent it in a glorious Zelda stupor, a little awestruck and baffled at its enormity and how — even hours into it and with a sound knowledge of Hyrule's layout from Breath of the...
News Excellent Shmup 'Eschatos' Is Getting A Physical Edition From Strictly Limited
In 'Standard' and 'Limited' flavours
Strictly Limited has announced that it is launching a physical edition of the rather brilliant shmup Eschatos, with pre-orders starting on May 21st, 2023. You can check out the listings over on the Strictly Limited website right now. The product will come in two flavours: the standard edition and the limited...
News Current Pokémon Scarlet & Violet Tera Raid Battle Events Suspended Due To Reward Bug
Great Tusk, Iron Treads and Chesnaught all put on pause
The current Tera Raid Battle Events in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet have been put on pause after a seemingly game-breaking bug was found in the battles' rewards section. From what we have seen so far, the bug seemingly granted a faulty "None" reward upon completing the battle, with the game...
News Powerwash Simulator Gets Nautical With SpongeBob SquarePants Pack
Grab a sponge, Bob!
Have you ever looked at Bikini Bottom in SpongeBob SquarePants and thought "Crikey, that could do with a ruddy good scrub"? Well, you're in luck, because Powerwash Simulator is launching a SpongeBob SquarePants Special Pack this Summer so that you can live out your power wash fantasies under the sea. Six new maps will be...
News Mortal Kombat 1 Kameo Fighters Announced Alongside Main Roster
Rollback netcode has also been confirmed
Mortal Kombat 1 got announced by Warner Bros. and NetherRealm Studios yesterday, and the good news is it's launching for Nintendo Switch on 19th September 2023. The brutal and bloody trailer helped set the scene for this new era in the iconic fighting series, but there's also an FAQ on the official game...
News Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom Update Now Live (Version 1.1.1), Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Download it today
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom has now been out for a week and Nintendo has already released a second update for the game. Version 1.1.1 fixes an issue where players were unable to clear the main quest "The Closed Door" even if all the conditions were met. This update should resolve this issue. Along with this, "several...
Guide Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom: How To Beat A Battle Talus
Can you smell the big rock we're cookin'?
The Battle Talus is a brand new enemy type in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom that you'll find in a few locations around the world map. A huge rock creature mounted by a handful of Bokoblins, it can prove to be a rather tough foe to deal with, especially as it can rise up out of the ground to surprise you or if...
Five's a crowd
So you've been to Hyrule Castle in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, yet Link and his friends still have many trials and tribulations ahead of them. Our heroes need more help, and this section of our walkthrough will cover what to do after the events at Hyrule Castle. It's dangerous here! As this covers the final sections of...
Japanese Charts Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom Dominates, Surprising No One
Tears of joy
The latest Japanese charts are in, and to no one's surprise, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom has come out on top this week. Not only that, but much like the the UK, Breath of the Wild has also benefited from a tasty boost in sales to come in at number three. Elsewhere, the only non-Switch game this week is
Nintendo Download 18th May (North America)
Lego 2K Drive! Warhammer! Farming Simulator 23!
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: LEGO 2K Drive (2K Games,...
Guide Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom: How To Complete 'Crisis At Hyrule Castle' Quest
Who's king of the castle?
You've been to all four regions across Hyrule and solved each of the regional problems — but that doesn't mean things are over, oh no. Tears of the Kingdom still has plenty more in store for you once you've completed the Regional Phenomena Main Quest. And this is the first step towards the end of this adventure. This...
Guide Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom: All Stable Locations
Neigh problems
Stables in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom act as a hub to let you register and store your favourite horses, add saddles and harnesses, collect and redeem Pony Points and, of course, catch up on some sleep. You'll find 15 main stables across the game world with a few mini stables thrown in for good measure for a total of 17 stables! As...
Guide Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom: Gloom-Borne Illness Side Quest Walkthrough - Porridge Recipe
The right bloom for the gloom
In this Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom guide, we'll take you through the steps needed to complete the Gloom-Borne Illness Side Quest, including the specific porridge recipe you'll need to restore Lasli and Claree's grandmother to full health. Let's cook. Zelda: TOTK Gloom-Bourne Illness Side Quest Walkthough: So,...
Random Bayonetta 3's Director Was Worried Hideki Kamiya Would Interfere
"Kamiya-san and myself would engage in heated discussions"
PlatinumGames has released the first of a four-part documentary examining the development of Bayonetta 3. It's jam-packed with fascinating anecdotes from the team, including a rather surprising revelation from the game's director, Yusuke Miyata. Miyata confirmed that Hideki Kamiya, creator...
News Mortal Kombat 1 Confirmed For Switch, Launching September
It is time
Warner Bros. Games has revealed Mortal Kombat 1, the latest instalment in NetherRealm Studio's long-running fighting franchise. Launching on September 19th, 2023, the game will "usher in a new era of the iconic franchise with a new fighting system, game modes, and fatalities", with the Mortal Kombat universe itself reborn and created by...
News Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom Is Japan's 7th Biggest Game Launch Of All Time
ScarVi still holds the crown
After Nintendo announced that The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom sold an astonishing 10 million copies within its first three days of sale, it was clear that we'd start to see more instances of the game reaching incredible milestones in various global regions. This time it's Japan's turn, and according to Game...
Guide Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom: How To Get The Link's Awakening Mask & Armour Set
Now that's a strong look
If you've been wondering how to get your hands on Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom's fantastically ridiculous looking set of armour ripped straight out of Link's Game Boy adventures — or more specifically, the Switch Link's Awakening remake — we've got a quick guide for you. Let's take a look at how to nab all three pieces...
News Microids Announces Smurfs Sequel, Launching On Switch Later This Year
That's Smurftastic!
If you're a fan of The Smurfs - Mission Vileaf on the Switch, then good news, because it's getting a sequel later this year titled The Smurfs 2 - The Prisoner of the Green Stone. Announced by publisher Microids, the sequel sees you take on the role of Handy Smurf, who is missing a key ingredient - the Green Stone - for his new...
Guide Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom: All Paraglider Fabrics - Full List, Locations, How To Change
The fabric of existence
Though you don't have it from the very beginning, follow the story and soon enough you'll find the paraglider in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. Returning from Breath of the Wild — and with a long series history (albeit in slightly different forms) — the glider is a powerful, comforting tool which enables you to soar...
News Struggling To Build Cool Stuff In Zelda: TOTK? This Fan-Made Site Can Help
"Yeah, that'll hold"
PSA: The website we're highlighting here is undoubtedly a useful tool, however please be aware that the 'USES' tab within the website reveals some key boss characters in Tears of the Kingdom. DO NOT CLICK this tab if you want to remain unspoiled. The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom really encourages you to be as creative...
News Pokémon Scarlet And Violet Update Scheduled For Next Week
Competition fixes incoming
Game Freak has already released a number of updates for the newest Pokémon game entries Scarlet and Violet, and it seems the next one will be arriving at some point next week. As highlighted by Serebii.net, this new patch will resolve a problem tied to a competition issue. The website shares a bit more information about...
News Blizzard Cancels Overwatch 2's Long-Awaited PvE Hero Mode
Update: Executive producer responds to community backlash
Update [Thu 18th May, 2023 03:05 BST]: Overwatch 2 executive producer Jared Neuss has now responded to the community backlash in a series of tweets, reiterating how the cancellation of the PvE Hero Mode wasn't an easy decision and was equally as difficult for the development team. A...
News Yes, Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom Also Has Duplication Glitches
Clone your inventory items with this "easy duplication glitch"
We're not even a week into the release of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom and sure enough, duplication glitches have already returned. Compared to certain other video game glitches in the past, this one (utilising Link's bow & arrow) is a relatively straightforward process...
News Zelda Switch OLED Launch Boosts Nintendo Hardware Sales In April (US)
"Zelda OLED had a huge impact"
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom has already surpassed 10 million sales in just three days around the globe, and while its success isn't fully reflected in software sales data just yet, on the hardware front in the US, it's already lifted Nintendo's system sales. In the latest update for the month of April,...
Guide Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom: Lightning Temple Walkthrough - All Puzzle Solutions
Shockingly good
Dungeons don't get more "classic" than a temple emerging from the sand, and that's exactly what Tears of the Kingdom's Lightning Temple is. You'll come to this dungeon during the Riju of Gerudo Town Main Quest. Built around mirror and light puzzles and not much electricity, this is still a shockingly good time to get through. If...
Guide Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom: How To Get To Gerudo Town, How To Solve The Red Pillar Riddle
"I don't like sand"
One of the four stops you'll be making via the Regional Phenomena questline in Tears of the Kingdom is the Gerudo Desert. Home to the Gerudo, the harsh climes of the desert region have unfortunately been rendered even harsher thanks to the events of The Upheaval. We recommend tackling the Gerudo Desert last of the four regions,...
Guide Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom: Best Weapons - Where To Find, Best Fuses, Early Weapons
Never bring a stick to a Master Sword fight
Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom gives you a fantastic amount of choice and flexibility when it comes to choosing weapons and then fusing them with all manner of materials in order to give them weird and wonderful buffs and boosted attributes. There's a truly enormous selection of weapons to discover and pair...
News New Game From Save Me Mr Tako! Dev Is A GBA-Inspired ARPG, Kickstarter Opens Soon
"like if Golden Sun met Illusion of Gaia"
You might remember Deneos' adorable Save Me Mr Tako! from a few years back. The definitive edition on Switch is now celebrating its two-year anniversary (how time flies) and the developer has today revealed that there is more to come from the Tako saga as it provided a first look at Tako no Himitsu: Ocean of...
News Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom Has Surpassed 10 Million Sales In Three Days
Fastest-selling Zelda game of all time
Well, we were expecting The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom to sell well, but this is frankly astonishing. Nintendo has confirmed that the latest entry to the Zelda franchise has sold over 10 million copies in just three days, becoming the fastest-selling Zelda game of all time. In a press release, the...
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