Nintendo Switch News
February2023
News Nintendo: $70 USD Won't Be A Trend, Games Priced On "Case-By-Case Basis"
Don't expect every title to match Zelda's price
After the $69.99 USD price tag for The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom was pulled from Nintendo's website yesterday, it's now been officially confirmed during the latest Direct presentation. If you're wondering what exactly is going on, Nintendo has now provided an official response (via Game...
Poll What Did You Think Of The February 2023 Nintendo Direct?
Metroid, Game Boy & more!
Nintendo has just aired perhaps one of the best Directs ever. Not only did we get some long-awaited release dates, but a number of long-running rumours were also finally confirmed. The broadcast started off strong with a release date for Pikmin 4 and was followed by a number of expansion pass reveals for Xenoblade...
Hands On Octopath Traveler II Looks Incredible, But Can It Forge Its Own Identity?
Boosting the original without breaking anything
Not every sequel needs to reinvent the wheel. Sometimes simple refinement does the job just fine. For every game that mixes things up, like Breath of the Wild, there’s another like A Link Between Worlds that takes a more subtly iterative approach to the standard formula. After playing through the...
News Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective Gets Resurrected On Switch This Summer
Back from the grave
Cult DS mystery game Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective is getting a surprise HD remaster on Switch this summer! (We know the lovely Kate Gray will be very excited to hear this). This updated rerelease was revealed during the February 2023 Nintendo Direct. Directed and written by Shu Takumi, creator of the Ace Attorney series, you...
News Nintendo Details New Emblems And Additional Storylines For Fire Emblem Engage DLC
Full patch notes for Version 1.2.0 included
The Nintendo Direct Showcase was able to shed a little more light on everything new coming to Fire Emblem Engage over the coming months of DLC. With a further three Waves planned on top of what we already have from launch, the additional content is set to bring a host of new Emblems to the game as well as...
News Octopath Traveler II Demo Available On Switch Today
Three whole hours of HD-2D goodness
Octopath Traveler II is the latest Square Enix title to get a hefty demo ahead of launch, and it's available on Switch now. The demo was announced during today's Nintendo Direct, and will let you play through the first three hours of the game and carry over your data to the full game when it releases on 24th...
News Dead Cells: Return To Castlevania Will Emerge On Switch Next Month
Take on Death and Dracula!
During today's Nintendo Direct showcase, Motion Twin announced that the major DLC expansion for Dead Cells, called Return to Castlevania, will be heading to the Switch on March 9th, 2023. Classic characters like Richtor Belmont, Alucard, Dracula, and Death all appear to make substantial appearances, with the latter two...
News New Fashion Game 'Fashion Dreamer' Announced Exclusively For Switch
Got an eye for fashion?
Move over Style Boutique, we've got a new fashionista on the block. Presenting - Fashion Dreamer, a new Nintendo Switch exclusive by XSEED Games. Your task in this one is to become an influencer. You'll be relying on your fashion to carry you to stardom as you choose from over 1,400 design options and connect online to...
News Professor Layton And The New World Of Steam Is Bringing The Puzzle Franchise Back To Switch
This reminds me of a puzzle...
In a twist of fate that none of us saw coming, the Nintendo Direct Showcase featured an announcement for the return of our most beloved detective in a teaser for Professor Layton and the New World of Steam! There is very little that we know about the title for the moment apart from that it is from Level-5, it stars...
News Kirby's Return To Dream Land Deluxe Scores A Free Switch Demo, Out Today
Try before you buy
One of the big Switch releases out this month is Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe. If you're curious to see what this new version plays like, you're in luck. During the latest Nintendo Direct, a special demo was revealed - allowing up to four players to enjoy select stages and subgames. It's available today via the Switch...
News Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time Is Coming To Switch Later This Year
A long overdue sequel to the 3DS classic
LEVEL-5 Inc. has announced Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time, coming to Nintendo Switch later in 2023. The game is the long-awaited sequel to the 3DS classic Fantasy Life and looks to expand on what the original did so well, blending life sim elements with traditional action RPG combat mechanics. A...
News Yes, Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom Costs $70, Collector's Edition Announced
"Please... lend him your [money]"
The February 2023 Nintendo Direct concluded with yet another look at The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, opening pre-orders from today and announcing a special Collector's Edition of the game to be released alongside its launch on 12th May 2023. Also confirmed were
News Level-5 Announces Detective RPG DECAPOLICE For 2023 Release
Who had that on their Nintendo Direct bingo card, then?
Well, that was unexpected. Level-5 just revealed a new game during the February 2023 Nintendo Direct called DECAPOLICE. It's an entirely new IP, too – and a welcome surprise. Combining detective elements with JRPG action, Deca Police looks like a sci-fi thriller with cute characters and a...
News Disney Illusion Island Brings Mickey Mouse And Friends To Switch In July
Gawrsh
Disney Illusion Island is launching on 28th july 2023 on Switch! The release date was revealed during the February 2023 Nintendo Direct, and you'll be able to play with three other friends in four-player co-op action. Plus, healing with hugs? Healing with hugs. Perfect. The platformer, which was announced last year, is a Switch exclusive and...
News Surprise! Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom Is Getting Its Very Own Link amiibo
Launching the same day as the game
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom sent the latest Nintendo Direct out with a bang, and it didn't disappoint! Apart from a brand new trailer and a Collector's Edition of the game, Nintendo also announced a Collector's Edition of the game, and for all of the amiibo collectors out there - a brand new Link...
News Baten Kaitos I & II HD Remaster Polishes Up Two Cult GameCube RPGs For Switch
Better than a rising sun
In one of the biggest surprises of the day, Baten Kaitos I & II HD Remaster was revealed during the February 2023 Nintendo Direct, and it launches this Summer on Switch. This collection packages together two of Monolith Soft's early RPGs with Nintendo — Baten Kaitos: Eternal Wings and the Lost Ocean and its prequel...
News Mario Kart 8 Deluxe's Wave 4 DLC Adds Yoshi's Island & Birdo This Spring
Return to the track
During the Direct broadcast today, Nintendo gave Mario Kart 8 Deluxe fans an update on the latest wave of DLC. Wave 4, arriving this Spring 2023, will contain the new course Yoshi's Island and also adds in the new (but old character) Birdo, who previously made an appearance in the GameCube release, Mario Kart: Double Dash!!...
News Game Boy And GBA Coming To Switch Online Today
FINALLY
It's official — Game Boy and Game Boy Advance are both coming to Nintendo Switch Online. I think you'll all agree with us when we say — FINALLY! And they're available today. Game Boy is available on the base NSO subscription, while Game Boy Advance is only available via the Expansion Pack. <related ids="92427"> Here are all of...
News Metroid Prime Remastered Confirmed For Switch, Launching Digitally Today
Physical edition coming later this month
Nintendo has announced that Metroid Prime Remastered is launching on the Switch digitally today. A physical version will also launch on February 22nd, 2023. The game costs $39.99 on the US eShop and £34.99 on the UK eShop. It's available to purchase right now as of the time of writing! Here's some official...
News Advance Wars 1+2 Re-Boot Camp Is Deploying On Switch This April
Finally!
After being delayed since last year, Advance Wars 1+2 Re-Boot Camp is coming to Switch on 21st April 2023, as revealed in today's Nintendo Direct. The new trailer features Andy, Max, and Sami in some slick-looking cutscenes that we assume will appear in the game itself — check it out above! We've been waiting for these remakes from...
News Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Story DLC Teased, Volume 3 Out This Month
Familiar faces return
Xenoblade Chronicles 3 made an expected appearance at the February 2023 Nintendo Direct and gave us a surprising sneak peak at what looks to be the upcoming story DLC, coming in Volume 4 of the Expansion Pass. Before we jump into that, though, we have a release date for Volume 3 — 15th February, so one week from today! A...
News Samba De Amigo Returns With A Brand New Game On Switch This Summer
Shake those Joy-Con
Well, talk about comebacks we didn't expect to see — everyone's favourite maraca-shaking monkey, Amigo, is back with a brand new rhythm action game, and it's launching this summer on Switch. Samba de Amigo Party Central was revealed during the February 2023 Nintendo Direct, and brings with it 40 songs, mini-games, costumes,...
News Splatoon 3 Expansion Pass Inks Its Way Onto Switch From Spring 2023
Available to purchase today
Splatoon 3 is getting its first dose of DLC later on this year with Wave One landing in the Spring and Wave Two following afterwards. The Expansion Pass is available to purchase from today. From the brief look at the DLC that we got in the Direct Showcase, Wave One is going to see the return of Inkopolis and the Booyah...
News Pikmin 4 Sprouts July Release Date In New Trailer
Bloomin' marvellous
Kicking off the February Nintendo Direct Showcase in style, we have just received an extended look at Pikmin 4 and a release date of 21st July 2023. The new trailer showcased a few more things that we can expect to see from the sequel including Ice Pikmin and a particularly good-boy-looking pup who will be helping you out on...
Watch Nintendo Direct Showcase February 2023 - Live!
40 minutes of Direct deliciousness
Here we go again everyone - buckle in! Nintendo is back to showcase its latest Direct presentation, this time putting the focus on "mostly" games launching for the Nintendo Switch in the first half of 2023. Clocking in at "roughly 40 minutes" in length, we're fully expecting Nintendo to shine its spotlight on...
Feature The Best Endings In Games On Nintendo Switch
All things must come to a GAME OVER
It's hard to say goodbye, but sometimes, it's for the best. Some of the more memorable and touching stories we've witnessed in games throughout the years have been the ones that ended tragically, or culminated in a bittersweet conclusion — there's a reason Shakespeare's most-loved plays are Hamlet and Romeo...
News Session: Skate Sim Drops In For Switch Next Month
Totally tubular, dude!
After a release on PC, Playstation and Xbox consoles in September of last year, publisher NACON has today announced that Session: Skate Sim will be rolling onto Switch on 9th March for North American audiences and on the 16th for the rest of the world. Session's selling point on release was all about providing a "realistic...
Poll Would You Pay $70 For The Legend Of Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom?
You're gonna need a bigger Rupee wallet
Update: It's been confirmed: Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is a $70 game. <related ids="144894"> Over the last few years, game publishers have been quietly (and in some cases, quite loudly) raising the price of their software products to $70. It's a price that, for many in this day and age, is an...
News Publisher Feardemic Lays Out Its Horror Slate For The Switch In 2023
It's spoooooooky
Publisher Feardemic has released a new video showcasing its upcoming line-up of games for 2023, and there are a few Switch titles in there to keep an eye on. As of the time of writing, only one of the games has a release window attached to it, with the remainder slated to appear at some point in 2023. Still, it's nice to know...
News Minecraft's Latest Update Is Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Bye bye bugs!
The latest update is now available for Minecraft and this one is all about quality of life improvements and getting rid of those pesky bugs. Mojang took to the Minecraft Feedback site yesterday to share what it had been working on in the ver.1.19.60 patch. This message confirmed that 70 community-reported bugs have been squashed this...
News Vengeful Guardian: Moonrider Scores A Physical Switch Release, Pre-Orders Live
Three versions to choose from!
One eShop gem that's already been released this year is Vengeful Guardian: Moon Rider - a homage to classic 16-bit action platformers like Shinobi III and Hagane: The Final Conflict. If you've been holding out for a physical copy of this one, the good news is pre-orders are now live. There's the option of a standard...
News Nintendo Is Raising Its Employee Pay By 10% In Japan
Furukawa: "It's important for our long-term growth"
Despite a downturn in sales and profits for Nintendo in its third quarter, it's reportedly raising the base salaries of its employees by 10% in its homeland. A report by Reuters reveals the Japanese video game giant is taking action to secure the "long-term growth" of its workforce. It follows...
News Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom Temporarily Listed On Nintendo Website For $70 USD
A $10 price increase
Update: And just like that, Nintendo has now removed the digital price from Zelda: TotK's store page. Expect a price reveal at a later date. You can see what the page previously looked like in our story below. In related developments, GameStop, Best Buy, and Amazon appear to have temporarily removed their listings for the game,...
Feature Our Predictions For The February 2023 Nintendo Direct
Zelda! Pikmin! ...Metroid..?
Looking for the February 2023 Nintendo Direct stream to see if we predicted anything correctly? Watch it with us via the link below: <related ids="144773"> What's that, you say? There's going to be another Nintendo Direct? Great Scott! This is heavy... Yes, Nintendo is back with another showcase focusing on...
News Bramble: The Mountain King Brings Nordic Myths To Little Nightmares Chills On Switch In April
Update: Release date announced
Update [Tue 7th Feb, 2023 14:30 GMT]: We all got collectively freaked out by the initial trailer and demo footage for Bramble: The Mountain King back in December last year and now Merge Games has announced that the title will be crawling its way onto Switch on 27th April. This news was shared alongside a new release...
News Nintendo Direct Confirmed For Today, 8th February 2023
The prophecy was true
Nintendo announced yesterday that it will be hosting February's Direct Showcase today, 8th February 2023 at 2pm PT / 5pm ET / 10pm GMT / 9th February 2023 9am AET, finally putting weeks of rumours to bed. The Direct will be broadcast on YouTube and is said to last for approximately 40 minutes. The presentation is set to mainly...
News Nintendo Switch Is Closing In On One Billion Software Sales
Console has now sold more software than the DS
As part of its nine-month financial report today, Nintendo has revealed that the Switch has now reached an astonishing 994.30 million in software sales, putting the console well above the Nintendo DS with 948.76 million. Back in November when Nintendo released its Q2 earnings report, the software sales...
News Digital Sales Make Up Nearly Half Of FY 2023 Switch Software Sales So Far
Up 21.5% year-on-year
Nintendo has released its financial earnings report for Q3 of FY 2023, confirming that the Nintendo Switch has now outsold the Game Boy and the PlayStation 4 with over 120 million units shifted. In addition, the company has also confirmed that digital sales for the Switch were up by 21.5% during FY 2023 when compared to FY...
News Bayonetta 3 Has Sold Over 1 Million Units Since Launch
Kicking down the competition
Bayonetta 3 is the latest Switch exclusive to join the 1 million club. In Nintendo's latest financial report, the company reports that the long-awaited sequel from PlatinumGames just squeaked over the line with 1.04 million units sold. Launching early-ish into Q3, those sales figures are pretty decent for the Umbra...
News Splatoon 3 Splashes With Over 10 Million Sales In Three Months
Some colourful numbers
Nintendo has revealed that Splatoon 3 has sold over 10 million units up to 31st December 2022. The company shared the result in its latest financial report, which covers the third quarter of the fiscal year ending March 2023. We knew Splatoon 3 would sell well given that it absolutely smashed sales records when it launched...
News Pokémon Scarlet And Violet Surpasses 20 Million Units Sold In Just Six Weeks
Gotta sell 'em all
Nintendo's nine-month earnings report is finally with us so we can now get a proper look at just how successful some of the Switch's recent games have been. Chief among our concerns this time around was Pokémon Scarlet and Violet. We knew that it was going to be a big hitter ever since that massive launch week, but the question...
News Here Are The Top Ten Best-Selling Nintendo Switch Games As Of December 2022
Pokémon Scarlet & Violet make the cut
Nintendo has released its latest financial report for the fiscal year ending March 2023, which brings with it updated sales figures for the Switch's best sellers. And there's a brand new game in the top ten. Pokémon Scarlet & Violet has smashed into the list in seventh place. selling a staggering 20.61...
News Nintendo Reconfirms Release Windows For Major Upcoming Switch Games
Slim pickings..?
As part of its nine-month earnings report, Nintendo has reconfirmed the release dates for its major upcoming Nintendo Switch titles. As usual, there are no major surprises with this announcement; if you're anything like us, you're probably counting down the days to the launch of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, but we...
News It's Official, Total Switch Sales Have Now Surpassed The Game Boy And PS4
Unit sales exceed 120 million
There's just no stopping the mighty Switch! Today, Nintendo has released its nine-month earnings report, officially confirming that the total hardware sales for the Switch have now exceeded the Game Boy, placing the hybrid console firmly in second place behind the Nintendo DS (oh, and it's also now outsold the...
News Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak Title Update 4 Out Now, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
It's a biggie!
Update [Tue 7th Feb, 2023 05:30 GMT]: This new patch is now live! Provided you've got access to Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak you're good to go! Original story [Mon 6th Feb, 2023 15:45 GMT]: The fourth title update for Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak is set to soar onto Switch tomorrow and after last week's presentation laid out the...
News Kirby's Return To Dream Land Deluxe Exclusive Poster Up For Grabs At GameStop
A special deal for anyone who pre-orders
One of the major releases on the Nintendo Switch this month happens to be Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe. If you're looking for an incentive to pre-order the title, and happen to be based in the US, there is currently a deal going at GameStop where you can grab an exclusive poster (18" x 24"). This is a...
Random YouTuber Recreates Classic Zelda In Minecraft With "No Mods"
Taking Minecraft to the next level
We've seen Zelda recreated in Minecraft before, but this latest project by YouTuber C1OUS3R takes it to the next level. Instead of calling on third-party Minecraft mods and resource packs to work some magic, they've managed to recreate Link's original top-down 2D adventure by editing textures and exploiting...
And which version should you pick?
So, you want to buy Disney Dreamlight Valley. Maybe you've been waiting until your favourite character gets added, or maybe you've been slowly worn down by the marketing and the updates for the game. Either way, you're here, and you're wondering what the differences are between the three versions available on the...
Guide Disney Dreamlight Valley: Festival Of Friendship Update Release Date And Contents
Sentient snowmen and sentient houses
There are a ton of changes and new things in the latest Disney Dreamlight Valley update, including new characters, new features, and quality-of-life updates. We're still finding out all the new content that has been added to the game in the February update, so be patient as we discover more! Let's get to know...
News The Newest Disney Dreamlight Valley Update Will Be Released On February 16th
Olaf and Mirabel are coming
Do you wanna build a snowman? Too late, he already built himself, and he's coming to your game very soon. Surprise! We won't have to wait long for Disney Dreamlight Valley's latest update to get added to the game, as Gameloft announced today that it would be releasing on February 16th. The update will add a ton of new...
Exclusive 'Tiny Thor', A Gorgeous 16-Bit-Style Platformer, Announced For Switch
Puny god packing some veteran talent
Publisher Gameforge has announced Tiny Thor, a beautiful 2D pixel art platformer that's coming to the Switch as part of the company's brand-new publishing label, IndieForge. Developed by German studio Asylum Square, Tiny Thor sees you take on the role of the "small but mighty" God of Thunder as you traverse...
Video Digital Foundry's Technical Analysis Of GoldenEye 007 On Switch
Shaken or stirred?
GoldenEye 007's release on Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack (and Xbox) has stirred up a lot of talk among us video game enthusiasts, and naturally, Digital Foundry is weighing in on the situation. Dropping on the service just over a week ago, both the Xbox and NSO versions have come under a lot of flack for the controls,...
UK Charts Fire Emblem Out Of Top Ten While SpongeBob Sells Well On Switch
Making a splash
The UK charts are in and the Switch's big hitter for January — Fire Emblem Engage — has slipped out of the top ten. After taking number one on its debut week and dropping to seventh last week, the strategy RPG is now charting in 16th on the UK's weekly boxed charts. FIFA 23 is back on top after being pushed out of the number one...
Guide Best Bad Guy Games On Switch
It's good to be bad
Don't you get so tired of being the hero all the time? Do you ever look at Bowser and think, "man, King Koopa's got it all figured out"? Does your life philosophy tend to lean more towards "nice guys finish last"? Then boy, have we got the games for you! So if you're itching to do crimes and evil deeds, then here are the best...
Video Take A Look At Atelier Ryza 3's Stunning New Opening Cinematic
Now launching in March
Following the delay of the RPG Atelier Ryza 3 last month, Koei Tecmo this weekend showcased the game's opening cinematic at the Taipei Game Show. It's at least something to entertain fans until the big launch. Instead of arriving this month, Ryza 3 has now been pushed back to 24th March 2023. According to the game's producer,...
Feature Nintendo eShop Selects - January 2023
Our picks for the best Switch eShop games in January!
Thank goodness January is over, hey? It always feels like it's twice as long as it actually is, and it doesn't help that it's cold and a little quieter on the gaming front. So it's time to dig deep and take a look back at last month for our monthly eShop Selects picks! In New Year's traditions,...
Review The Pathless - Slick, Open-World Traversal Transitions To Switch Solidly
A Link to the Path
Having hit it out of the (water) park with its debut ABZÛ in 2016, Giant Squid landed The Pathless on PS5 just as the console launched in November 2020. The game provided the kind of audiovisual spectacle that would satisfy early adopters hankering after something to show off their next-gen kit, so you’d be forgiven for...
News Award-Winning Co-Op Adventure 'It Takes Two' Surpasses 10 Million Sales
"Thank you for all the love"
Josef Fares award-winning cooperative title It Takes Two has hit a sales milestone recently - with developer Hazelight Studios announcing it has now sold over 10 million copies around the world. According to an official tweet from the company, that's "potentially twice as many players" as it ever dreamed of playing the...
News Nintendo Wins "Switch Joy-Con Drift" Class Action Lawsuit
Drift? What drift?
Remember a story we ran about some parents in the US who were trying to get their kids to sue Nintendo over "Joy-Con drift" in a class action lawsuit? Well, it seems the video game giant has come out on top. In November last year, a federal judge ruled in favour of Nintendo in the 'Sanchez et. al. v. Nintendo of America' case...
News Square Enix Rolls Out Chocobo GP Version 1.4.1, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Download it now
Square Enix released another update for its Switch-exclusive Chocobo GP. This is the first update of 2023, bumping the title up to Version 1.4.1. This patch contains multiple fixes, here's the full rundown courtesy of the Square Enix support page: Chocobo GP - Version 1.4.1 (1st Feb, 2023) Thank you for playing “Chocobo GP”...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (February 4th)
Game on!
Well folks, we made it through January and the upcoming months are looking bright (in gaming, at least). It's now fewer than 100 days until the release of Tears of the Kingdom so the countdown is well and truly on. This week at Nintendo Life, we had a chance to get hands on with Theatrhythm Final Bar Line, and we also
News Square Enix Planning "Multiple New Titles" And New IP
Following a slump in sales
Square Enix has had a solid run on the Nintendo Switch over the past year with releases such as Live A Live, NieR:Automata, Tactics Ogre: Reborn and more recently Crisis Core, but it seems it's not been enough. The Japanese publisher and developer has reported a drop in net sales in its latest financial results period (up...
News Among Us Shares Its Roadmap For 2023
Nothing sus here
It's a new year and that means there's a new roadmap for the popular multiplayer indie hit Among Us. So, what's on the agenda for 2023? Coming soon are user interface and user experience updates. This includes "cleaning up the account merging flow, updating the store to be easier to navigate, making it easier to see how you can...
News 'The Master's Pupil' Is An Upcoming Puzzler Set Inside... Monet's Eyeball?
You had our curiosity...
Well, this is a new one! Developer Pat Naoum has revealed that The Master's Pupil will be heading to the Switch later this year. It's a hand-painted puzzler that's actually set within artist Claude Monet's eyeball — yum. You'll need to solve various puzzles in order to halt the progressive disease that threatens Monet's...
Guide Best Nintendo Valentine's Day Gift Ideas For 2023
Cards, games, toys and more!
It's almost Valentine's Day once again – it's 14th February, don't forget! – which means that if you're the lovey-dovey sort, you'll no doubt be on the hunt for the perfect Valentine's gifts. Or, if you're like us, you'll soon end up scrambling around last-minute in a desperate attempt to have something, anything,...
News Monster Hunter Rise Sales Surpass 12 Million Units Worldwide
"Thank you all so much"
Monster Hunter Rise made its debut on the PlayStation and Xbox last month, and it seems to have boosted the game's overall sales. In a new update from Capcom, the base game has now officially surpassed 12 million sales. To celebrate this special milestone, the Japanese company has released some commemorative artwork and...
News Live Service Game Knockout City Will Shut Down This June
Velan Studios is "very excited" about what's next
After more than two years, the Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit developer Velan Studios today announced it would be shutting down its free-to-play multiplayer brawler Knockout City on 6th June this year - with Season 9 to be the "final season" for the game. Although it's had over 12 million players, it...
News Nintendo Improves Switch eShop's Search Function With Small QoL Update
Take a look
Nintendo has not exactly made many changes to the Switch user interface or the eShop over the years, but today is different. If you head over to the Switch eShop, you'll see a new update to the storefront has improved the video game search function. Instead of one column, there are now two columns of search results when you enter a...
News Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom Trailers May Hide Hieroglyphic Hints
Have courage
It's less than 100 days to Tears of the Kingdom, and we're starting to go nuts with speculation and theories. Our latest interest is the mysterious language hidden within the tiny snippets of game that we've seen in the Tears of the Kingdom trailers and teasers, which is carved into stone tablets and walls, spiralling up from Ganon's...
Guide Pokémon Scarlet & Violet: Ranked Double Battles Series 2 - Best Pokémon, Early Teams
Pokémon from the past and future will ruin your day
The most exciting time for competitive Pokémon fans is when we get a new Pokémon game. A close second is when the ranked format changes, specifically the official double battle format. Trainers have been experimenting with Pokémon Scarlet and Violet's ranked double battles since December 2022,...
News Pronty, A Metroidvania With Echoes Of BioShock, Swims Onto Switch This March
Under da sea!
Publisher Happinet Corporation has revealed that Pronty, a deep-sea Metroidvania featuring an underwater city, will be making its way to the Switch on March 7th, 2023. Priced at $14.99 / €14.99 / £13.99, Pronty takes place in the kingdom of Royla where deadly sea creatures corrupted by toxic waste are terrorising the local...
News New Kirby's Return To Dream Land Deluxe Trailer Showcases Magoland Minigames
Mini mouthful
We are but a few short weeks away from the Switch release of Kirby's Return to Dreamland Deluxe and Nintendo has today released a new trailer, 'Welcome to Merry Magoland', which is all about the available minigames. The trailer (which you can find above) gives us our first proper look at Magoland — an area offering "subgame-based...
Japanese Charts All Switch Models Outsold By PS5, Story Of Seasons Remake Is On Top
Top of the crops
It's a week of mixed fortunes for the Switch in this week's Famitsu charts (via Gematsu). The big story is that the PlayStation 5 has outsold all Switch models to be the best-selling hardware of the week of 23rd - 29th January. Sony's console sold an impressive 53,256 units this week, edging past the combined sales of the Switch...
Nintendo Download 2nd February (North America)
The Pathless! Life is Strange 2! DRAINUS!
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: Life is Strange 2 (Square Enix...
News Dead Cells' 'Return To Castlevania' DLC Is Apparently 'The Biggest Yet'
New biomes, weapons, and music incoming
In a recent interview with Game Informer, Evil Empire - the development studio responsible for Dead Cells' post-launch content - talked extensively about the upcoming 'Return to Castlevania' expansion. According to Evil Empire's co-founder, Benjamin Laulan, the DLC will be the studio's most embitious...
News Nintendo Releases Stunning Bayonetta 3 'We Are As One' Music Video
Performed by the talented Rachael Hawnt
Nintendo of America has released a music video for Bayonetta 3's main theme, 'We Are As One', on its YouTube channel. Performed by the incredibly talented Rachael Hawnt (who also won Series One of the British talent series 'Starstruck', for those of you who watch the telebox), the video cuts between clips of...
News EA Has Reportedly Cancelled Its Single-Player Apex Legends Game
Was codenamed Titanfall Legends
Back in July last year, it was discovered EA and Respawn Entertainment were working on a brand new single-player adventure set in the Apex Legends Universe. In a new development, Electronic Arts has reportedly cancelled the project, codenamed Titanfall Legends. "Three people familiar with the matter" have apparently...
News Capcom Shares Updated Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak Roadmap For 2023
Release window for fifth update confirmed
At the end of the Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak Digital Event, Capcom provided a roadmap update - revealing what else to expect in 2023. Now that it's delievered free title update 1, 2, 3 and soon 4 (launching next week on 7th February), it's now confirmed 'free title update 5 (version. 15) will be arriving...
News Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak's Fourth Free Title Update Is Out Next Week
The hunt continues!
We've known Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak would arrive this February for some time. Now, today during the Monster Hunter Digital Event, Capcom announced this fourth free title update would be arriving next week on 7th February. Players can look forward to the new monsters Velkhana and Risen Crimson Glow Valstrax, expanded...
News It's Official, Nintendo Switch Game Vouchers Are Back (North America)
Here are the full list of games on offer
After a video was uploaded and then taken offline earlier this week on Nintendo's YouTube channel, the company has now officially confirmed Switch Online Game Vouchers are available once again in North America. For the price of $99.98 USD / $132.99 CAD, Switch Online members can purchase a pair of game...
News Ghibli-Inspired 'Mika And The Witch's Mountain' Fully Funded In First 2 Hours On Kickstarter
Ahead of late summer 2023 release
If you're on the lookout for bright and bubbly games about exploring a colourful world and making friends in a small town, then boy is this year a good one for you. But today we're talking about Mika and the Witch's Mountain, a fantasy adventure game about a delivery witch who carts packages around on her broom. If...
News Mirabel's Door Knob Will Be The Key To Unlocking 'Encanto' In Disney Dreamlight Valley
Casita confirmed!
Players of Disney Dreamlight Valley will have to keep an eye out for a small gold object in the next few weeks when the upcoming update adds Encanto's Mirabel to the game. It's the golden door knob from the film — which we won't spoil the meaning of! Go watch the movie! At least it makes more sense than Stitch being summoned by...
News Slept On The Critically Acclaimed 'Bonfire Peaks'? DLC Drops In March For This 'EDGE 9'
Crate expectations
If you've been in the biz of reading game reviews for a while, you'll know that an Edge 9/10 is about as rare as a calendar month without a Nintendo Direct rumour. But voxel crate-burning puzzle game Bonfire Peaks managed it, impressing Edge's reviewers with its 100+ puzzles and gorgeous island ruins. Forgive us for not getting...
Guide Upcoming Nintendo Switch Games And Accessories For February And March 2023
Kirby! Octopath! Bayonetta!
We're just one month into the year and things are already looking pretty tasty for Switch owners, with some great games launching for the system across February and March. Below, we've been busy rounding up our usual selection of games headed to retail over the next couple of months. There are some hand-picked highlights...
News Atari And Jeff Minter's Psychedelic Shmup 'Akka Arrh' Lands Release Date
Launching later this month
Atari has revealed that Akka Arrh, the company's once-lost psychedelic shooter, is launching on Switch on 21st February. This rerelease is being worked on by legendary British game designer Jeff Minter, who is helping to upgrade this "complete" version with his sense of humour and distinctive visual style. His company...
Video With 100 Days To Go, What Do You Want To See In Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom?
Something different, or more of the same?
The hype is real. It's official folks, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is only 100 days away at the time of writing, launching on the Nintendo Switch on May 12th, 2023. We're obviously very excited here at Nintendo Life, and we have lots of hopes and dreams as to what we'd like to see from the...
News Play The Grim Reaper In 'Have A Nice Death', Out On Switch This March
Hell-o
For anyone that adored Supergiant's brilliant narrative action game Hades back when it came to Switch, you'll be pleased to know that the genre of "roguelites set in the afterlife" has another entry: Have A Nice Death. As Death himself, the founder and CEO of Death Inc., your (after)life largely consists of processing paperwork and trying to...
News Channel Your Inner 'Thing' With Super Adventure Hand, Launching This Year
It's a thumbs up from us
Developer DevM Games has announced that the wacky 3D platformer Super Adventure Hand will be making its way to the Switch later this year, sometime in Q3 2023. In Super Adventure Hand, you play as a, um... hand, and you need to find the rest of your body and reattach yourself, because that just makes sense, right? What...
News Clive 'N' Wrench Gets 8-Minute Overview Trailer Ahead Of Launch This Month
Looking pretty slick!
Publisher Numskull Games has revealed a brand new 8-minute overview trailer for Clive 'N' Wrench, launching on Nintendo Switch on February 24th, 2023. Here, you'll get a solid breakdown on how the game will control, the abilities you'll have at your disposal (all of which will be available right from the off, by the way), the...
News Greek Mythology-Inspired Vertical Shooter 'Phelios' Is This Week's Arcade Archives Game
By the beard of Zeus!
Greek mythology might not be the first thing to come to mind when you think of a vertical-scrolling shooter, but that didn't stop Namco from releasing Phelios in 1988, and it hasn't stopped Hamster from adding said title to its arcade collection this week (from 2nd February). There's probably many out there who haven't...
News Nintendo, Sony And Xbox Reportedly Skipping E3 2023
Update: ESA responds
Update [Wed 1st Feb, 2023 03:45 GMT]: The Entertainment Software Association (ESA) has now provided a statement in response to IGN's story - saying it remains committed to E3. Here it is in full: As you have likely seen, IGN published an article last night about E3. While we are not able to comment on the specific claims in...
News Minecraft's Deluxe Collection Is Now Available On The Nintendo Switch
"Experience all the different ways to explore, survive, and build"
To kick off the month of February, Nintendo made a low-key announcement on social media - announcing the release of Minecraft: Deluxe Collection on the Nintendo Switch. This digital version of Minecraft will set you back $39.99 USD (or your regional equivalent). It includes the base...
Reminder A Theatrhythm Final Bar Line Demo Is Out Today On Switch eShop
Download it from the Japan's eShop right now
Later this month, Square Enix will be releasing Theatrhythm Final Bar Line on the Nintendo Switch. If you're eager to see what the game is like ahead of release, later today you'll be able to download a free demo from the North American and European eShops. If you can't wait any longer, you can actually...
Video 9 Exciting New Games Coming To Nintendo Switch In February 2023
Octopath Traveler II, Kirby and more
We're already up to the second month of 2023, so what can we look forward to in the world of Nintendo Switch games? The one and only Felix has put together a list of 9...maybe 10... exciting new games coming to the hybrid platform this month. In the first half of the month, be on the lookout for games like Life...
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News Time-Travel RPG 'Loop8: Summer Of Gods' Gets Official Western Release Date
Game delayed to 1st June in Japan
Marvelous XSEED has revealed that Loop8: Summer of Gods, the time-travelling RPG from the producer of the Grandia and Lunar series, will be launching in the West on Switch on 6th June 2023. The game was originally coming to our shores sometime in the Spring, while Japan would be getting it on 16th March. However,...
News Pokémon Unite Gets A Fresh Update, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Stat tweaks for many fighters
Pokémon Unite might not be the biggest game in the franchise on Switch, but the number of updates and add-ons sure are commendable. The latest patch has now come to the online battler, pushing the game up to ver.1.8.1.6 and bringing a boatload of tweaks and fixes our way. As is to be expected, the main focus of this...
Video One Month In, What Are Your Predictions For The Switch's 2023?
Go on, tell us
2023 is here (and it's almost February, too - can you believe it?) and, like everyone else, we've been pondering what Nintendo has up its sleeve for the Switch this year. Let's just check off what we already know for sure, shall we? In a couple of months' time, we know that Nintendo and Illumination will be releasing the Super Mario...
News Sports Story "Secret Dev Room" Still Accessible With Dialogue Overhaul After Latest Update
"Efforts are being made to remove it from the game"
Update [Tue 31st Jan, 2023 10:45 GMT]: After the most recent Sports Story update, it seemed that the much-discussed 'secret dev room' had been removed from the game. We addressed this change in the original article below, but it seems that the room has not, in fact, been removed, merely changed...
Random You Can Use Your Switch Joy-Cons As A Replacement Wii Sensor Bar
Switcheroo
This week, the good folk over on our video team have been looking ahead to the year 2023 and getting down their predictions for what is to come. These thoughts ranged from the likely (more Mario Kart 8 Deluxe DLC) to the slightly less likely (a Part Time UFO sequel) and we have linked the full video at the bottom of this article for you...
News Rhapsody: A Musical Adventure Sequels Get First-Ever Western Release This Summer
Rhapsody: Marl Kingdom Chronicles announced
NIS America made two big announcements during its 30th-anniversary livestream yesterday. And while Disgaea 7's Western release may have been the big reveal, Rhapsody: Marl Kingdom Chronicles might have been the biggest surprise. And it's coming this summer. Rhapsody: Marl Kingdom Chronicles contains the...
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