News Original Journey To Bring Pencil Art Shooting to the Switch eShop
An eclectic mix of gameplay elements
Switch eShop
A mighty burst of pixel platforming perfection
News Reggie Fils-Aimé Defends Nintendo's Indie Support and AM2R Policy
Also talks of Animal Crossing app having positive impact for IP
Nintendo Download 22nd June (Europe)
Ever Oasis! Oceanhorn! RPG Maker FES! Runbow Pocket! Demos! More!
Nintendo Download 22nd June (North America)
Ever Oasis! Oceanhorn! RPG Maker Fes! Fatal Fury 2! More!
Switch eShop - News
June2017
News SteamWorld Dig 2 is 'Pretty Much Finished' But is Now Due 'Late Summer/Early Fall 2017'
Pushed back for extra polish
Image & Form has issued an update on the much-anticipated SteamWorld Dig 2, which is a mix of good and bad news. The good news is that the game is 'pretty much finished', and though it has also been announced for PS4 and PC the Switch version is 'still the main platform'. The bad news is that the studio is pushing...
News Original Journey To Bring Pencil Art Shooting to the Switch eShop
An eclectic mix of gameplay elements
The indie games making the jump to the Switch eShop keep on coming thick and fast. Slated for Q1 2018, we have Original Journey, which is described as a sci-fi action-adventure with elaborately detailed pencil art. Developed by Bonfire Entertainment and to be published by Another Indie, this game...
A mighty burst of pixel platforming perfection
In the vacuum left behind by the absence of Capcom’s popular Mega Man series, two major alternatives have sprouted up in an effort to take the top spot as the definitive run ‘n’ gun action platformer. These projects — created in parallel — have been headed by various staff that had a hand in...
News Reggie Fils-Aimé Defends Nintendo's Indie Support and AM2R Policy
Also talks of Animal Crossing app having positive impact for IP
We've seen plenty of E3 interviews from Reggie Fils-Aimé and other Nintendo executives, many covering the content that Nintendo showcased in LA. There's interest in what wasn't shown though, as despite there being plenty of surprises and official coverage, some areas were...
Nintendo Download 22nd June (Europe)
Ever Oasis! Oceanhorn! RPG Maker FES! Runbow Pocket! Demos! More!
The official press release with all of this week's European Nintendo Download Update pricing and details was a little slow to arrive this week, but we do now have the full line-up. There are some tempting options across Switch, 3DS and Wii U, along with some Sonic-themed discounts and...
Nintendo Download 22nd June (North America)
Ever Oasis! Oceanhorn! RPG Maker Fes! Fatal Fury 2! More!
It's that time again, fellow gamers, for the North American Nintendo Download Update details. This week has some high profile arrivals on both Switch and 3DS, varying from retail games to intriguing download-only titles. Let's get to the details, shall we? Nintendo Switch eShop: Oceanhorn:...
Review Oceanhorn: Monster of Uncharted Seas
Horn of plenty?
When Oceanhorn: Monster of Uncharted Seas was unveiled for mobile devices a couple of years ago, it wasn't hard to draw comparisons to a certain iconic Nintendo franchise. Since that time it's enjoyed some success and made its way to other platforms, now including the Switch eShop; the question is whether the transition to dedicated...
It's the shooter Morrissey would play
Given how popular "shmups" were during the late '80s and early '90s it's odd that the Neo Geo didn't have more of them, but the few it did play host to were generally amazing. Blazing Star and Pulstar instantly spring to mind when talking about the genre on SNK's system, but there are many fans who hold a candle...
News You Can Design a Character for Flipping Death on Nintendo Switch
Curse that Doctor Laser!
Flipping Death, from Zoink Games (Stick it to the Man), looks like another fun title on the way to the Switch eShop. Adopting a similar style to the aforementioned Wii U title, it'll have you solving puzzles and adventuring while flipping between two sides of reality. Zoink Games is now relaunching its 'ZEO' (Zoink...
Hacked off
Hamster Corp's dedication to mining the back catalogue of the Neo Geo on Switch is commendable, but it does throw up some issues - namely that as time goes on the company is going to have to dig deeper and deeper into the library of the system, and that means having to endure some less-than-classic titles. While we wouldn't say that...
News Death Squared is Confirmed for a 13th July Release on Nintendo Switch
Be there or die square
Death Squared is another interesting title heading to the Switch eShop, having previously landed on other current-gen systems and PC. It's a co-op puzzle game that allows up to four players, which will work nicely with the local multiplayer focus of the Switch. Developer SMG Studio has now confirmed a 13th July release date...
News 2064: Read Only Memories Bringing Mature Adventure Fun To Switch eShop Next Year
ROM access
Midboss have recently announced that they plan to bring their mature cyberpunk adventure 2064: Read Only Memories to the Switch eShop in 2018. It's been well received on PC and PS4 to date and is also headed to Xbox One soon, but perhaps it will be best suited to the Switch's portable hardware so you can puzzle-solve on the move. To give...
Nintendo Download 15th June (North America)
ARMS! Cave Story+! Mighty Gunvolt Burst! Runbow Pocket! More!
It may be E3 week, but we still have the usual North American Nintendo Download Update details. This week has two tempting retail releases on Switch along with a couple of downloads on the system. The 3DS and Wii U don't miss out, either, with the portable in particular offering an...
Nintendo Download 15th June (Europe)
ARMS! Mighty Gunvolt Burst! E3 discounts! Much more!
Here's a nice surprise, the European Nintendo Download Update details have been sent out, no doubt in order to capitalise on E3 buzz. This week includes a huge release on Switch, some intriguing downloads, a long awaited demo, a bunch of E3 discounts and more besides. Let's get to it. Nintendo...
News Four Horses Is Bringing Kid Tripp To The Nintendo Switch eShop
Alongside the 3DS version
Indie developer Four Horses has confirmed that it is bringing Kid Tripp to the Nintendo Switch alongside the Nintendo 3DS. The retro-style platformer was released on the iOS App Store a short time ago, and is from the same studio that produced Digger Dan DX on 3DS. Here's what Four Horses told us: Lovingly...
News Psyonix Targeting 60fps, 720p With Rocket League On Switch, Docked And Undocked
Performance more important than "visual fidelity"
Psyonix is finally bringing the amazing Rocket League to the Switch, and the developer has been talking to Polygon about how it's going to ensure the port is as close to the other versions as possible. According to the site, Rocket League on Switch will run at 720p in both docked and undocked modes,...
News PC Game Streaming Service Rainway Confirms Switch As A Supported Platform
Might not be released until next year, however
Yesterday, the team behind the upcoming PC game streaming app Rainway revealed that it was going to announce its supported platforms, prompting speculation that the Nintendo Switch might be included. The announcement has now been made, and the Switch is indeed featured in the list of "scheduled...
News Mech-Based Action RPG Implosion: Never Lose Hope Is Stomping To Switch
Robot rock
It has been revealed in the latest issue of Famitsu that smartphone title Implosion: Never Lose Hope is coming to the Nintendo Switch eShop in Japan next month. Developed by Rayark, the game will cost 1,111 Yen. In keeping with the simplistic controls of the smartphone original, Implosion showcases a stripped-down control system - the Y...
News Nicalis Confirms Tiny Barbarian DX And Ittle Dew 2+ For Switch
Alongside Blade Strangers and The End is Nigh
Indie publisher Nicalis has confirmed that it is bringing Tiny Barbarian DX and Ittle Dew 2+ to the Nintendo Switch, as well as Blade Strangers and The End Is Nigh, both of which we already knew about. Coded by StarQuail Games, Tiny Barbarian DX offers "two-player coop
News Battle Chasers And Sine Mora EX Are Getting Physical Releases On Switch, At A Cost
$10 more than all other physical editions
THQ Nordic is giving Battle Chasers: Nightwar and Sine Mora EX physical releases on Nintendo Switch, but according to Amazon both are going to cost $10 more than all other versions. Battle Chasers costs $30 on other consoles, but Amazon has it listed for $40. Sine Mora EX
News Nintendo Puts Limited Run Deal On Ice To Focus On Publishers With "Bigger Print Runs"
Mini-publisher hopes to be on Switch by next year, though
If you own a PS Vita or PS4 then you probably know what Limited Run Games is all about. An offshoot of developer Mighty Rabbit Studios, the company focuses on bringing digital-only games to physical retail, creating super-exclusive packaged editions that are - as the name suggests -...
News Minecraft's Cross-Platform Update Is Coming To Nintendo Switch This August
Ahead of the PlayStation 4, surprisingly
Microsoft has announced that it intends to unify all versions of Minecraft under its "Better Together" update, and that the Nintendo Switch will be one of the first platforms to benefit. Due for release in August, the update will unite the game across (nearly) every platform, thanks to the Bedrock...
News Blasphemous, a "Dark and Brutal 2D Non Linear Platformer", is Coming to Switch
Impressive Kickstarter campaign adds console support
There are a few key methods to help ensure success on Kickstarter, and one of them is producing a pitch video that shows genuine progress for the project. Blasphemous, a 2D action title, put gameplay at the focus of its pitch and smashed its modest $50,000 goal in about 24 hours, and has now...
News Super Meat Boy Forever All But Confirmed For Switch Release
"There's a chance you won't be disappointed"
Gagging to get some Meat Boy all over your Switch? It looks like you won't have to wait much longer, as the team behind the hardcore platformer have all but confirmed that the latest title - Super Meat Boy Forever - is coming to Nintendo's console. Team Meat is yet to officially confirm platforms for the...
News Ghost Town Games On Why Switch Is The Perfect Platform For Overcooked
"The hardware lends itself so readily to local multiplayer"
Ghost Town Games has already enjoyed success on PC, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One with Overcooked, and its multiplayer cooking title was confirmed for Switch some time ago. There's plenty of scope for excitement with this indie release - it was nominated in four categories at the...
News Microïds Confirms Six Games for the Nintendo Switch
One you should definitely remember...
Publishers of various sizes are taking a run at the growing Switch market, and now Microïds can be added to the list. It's outlined its upcoming Switch eShop plans which include six games, including five that weren't previously announced. The details are outlined below. Syberia 1 - Q3 2017...
Video Chemical Plant Zone Looks Rather Fun in Sonic Mania
Tails seems to be getting by just fine
Sonic Mania is a release that, for some retro Sonic fans, is right at the top of a Switch eShop wishlist. Developed by talented Indies with backing from SEGA, it features Sonic, Tails and Knuckles dashing through a mix of old, new and remixed stages. The latest video showcasing the game focuses on Chemical...
Nintendo Download 8th June (Europe)
Shantae on Switch! Shock Troopers! Cubit HD! Block Zombies! More!
The European Nintendo Download Update is live, and features new releases across the Switch, 3DS and Wii U. There are some interesting choices, and a lot of discounts to also consider (along with some weird HOME Themes on 3DS). Let's get to it. Nintendo Switch eShop: Shantae:...
Nintendo Download 8th June (North America)
Cars 3! Shantae on Switch! Cubit HD! Anime Workshop! More!
It's that time again, dear readers, for the Nintendo Download Update details for North America. This week includes a retail release across Switch and Wii U, along with download-only options across all three current stores. It's a diverse mix of games, so let's get to it. Nintendo Switch...
News Oceanhorn Anchors In The Sheltered Harbour Of The Switch eShop This Month
"The most beautiful and best version"
Oceanhorn: Monster of Uncharted Seas will arrive on the Nintendo Switch on June 22nd, publisher FDG Entertainment has confirmed. Originally a smartphone title, this version of Oceanhorn will be based on the remastered PC edition and will boast updated graphics. It will run at 1080p, 60fps in TV Mode and 720p,...
News Binding Of Isaac Creator Edmund McMillen Is Bringing The End Is Nigh To Switch
"Follow Ash as he flops his way through a future of pain and suffering"
Edmund McMillen has confirmed that his forthcoming hardcore platfomer The End is Nigh will be released on the Nintendo Switch. In case you didn't know, McMillen is famous for The Binding of Isaac and Super Meat Boy. The End is Nigh focuses on Ash and his attempt to navigate a...
News Playtonic Outlines Yooka-Laylee Improvements and Switch Version Progress
On a roll
Yooka-Laylee is now settled into a variety of platforms, but the release hasn't been without its critics. Playtonic has been keen to address complaints and work towards improvements, however, and has been developing a bumper update to resolve some issues. In the latest blog post from the studio it's confirmed that the major update is...
News Bulb Boy is Bringing Surreal Horror to the Switch eShop This Summer
Switch to be first console to get the game
The Switch eShop has secured another 'console first' release, with Bulbware's Bulb Boy heading to the platform this Summer. Previously released to critical acclaim on PC and smart devices, it'll arrive on Nintendo's console a couple of months ahead of other platforms. It looks like an utterly...
Feature The Switch Report - Three Months of Nintendo's New System
A good start, albeit with plenty of improvements to be made
The Nintendo Switch has been on the market now for three months, representing a quarter year on the market. So far, without much doubt, it's been a successful launch for Nintendo, with the company having to work hard to simply meet demand at present. The Switch is still consistently sold...
News I and Me Will Have Switch Owners Feline Good in July
A puzzle game in which you control two cats at the same time
The Switch eShop is, slowly and surely, accumulating a range of well-regarded Indie games; perhaps I and Mewill add to that list in July. A game made by small Chinese studio Wish Fang, it's being published by Ratalaika Games on Switch and is set for a global release in July. It's a puzzle...
Guide What Time Is The ARMS Global Testpunch Demo?
Ready for another round?
Round 2: After the first round of Testpunch sessions last weekend we've dusted ourselves down and are ready to battle all over again, are you? It's not been hard to make the link that ARMS is very much to Switch what Splatoon was to Wii U. A game that aims to disrupt its genre norms - in this case a fighting game...
News NBA Playgrounds Switch Early Adopters to Get Free Copy of Shaq Fu: A Legend Reborn
Compensation for the long wait for online play
NBA Playgrounds on Switch has disappointed in one notable way, in that it's the only version of the game without online play or any updates so far. Developer Saber Interactive has taken some heat for this, and last week promised a huge announcement as a reward for Switch owners' patience to date. Well...
Nintendo Download 1st June (Europe)
Astro Duel Deluxe! Harvest Moon: Skytree Village! DLC galore! More!
The Nintendo Download Update is live in Europe so it's time to see what's on offer this time around. There's a retail arrival on the 3DS, while the Switch has a couple of download-only options to tempt you. The Wii U also gets into the action and there's plenty of DLC doing the...
Nintendo Download 1st June (North America)
ACA Last Resort! Farming Simulator! More Fire Emblem DLC! Other stuff!
It's that time, as always, for the North American Nintendo Download Update. This week features a range of titles across Switch, 3DS and Wii U, along with some first-party retail DLC. Check out all of the details below. Nintendo Switch eShop: ACA NeoGeo Last...
May2017
News Ironcast, A 'Steampunk Mech Combat Game', is Coming to Nintendo Switch
A roguelite in an alternative Victorian history, oh my!
The list of intriguing upcoming Switch eShop releases continues to grow, and now we can add Ironcast to the roster. Published by Ripstone and developed by Dreadbit, it's a 'steampunk mech combat game' with turn-based strategy; it also seems to have some puzzle / matching...
Exclusive Runbow Pocket Gets New 3DS Release Date as 13AM Games Teases Switch Project
Vinyl soundtrack and fan campaigns also on the way
Runbow emerged as a thoroughly enjoyable game on the Wii U, introducing a smart colour swapping mechanic and a whole range of single- and multiplayer modes. When Runbow Pocket was announced for the New Nintendo 3DS that was great news, though the project has encountered issues that have delayed...
News Channel Your Inner Artist With Qbics Paint For Nintendo Switch
It's like Mario Paint, but with Qbics instead!
Veteran eShop publisher Abylight will soon be bringing a creative application affectionately named Qbics Paint to the Switch eShop. In Qbics Paint it is said you will become a sort of Michelangelo; you will have to sculpt blocks with your own fingers to “free” the Qbics hiding within. But its...
News Swap Fire: Season 2 Seeks Kickstarter Backing for Nintendo Switch Release
A second chance for the intriguing IP
Swap Fire was an interesting release on the Wii U eShop, giving a unique spin on multiplayer shooter mechanics. It developed a following of loyal fans but struggled to be a commercial success following its arrival in late 2016; developer Midnight Status then made the game free for a time when the Nintendo Switch...
News Sonic Mania Release Date and Pricing Confirmed With Awesome Trailer
Let the fan mania commence
Last week we reported that a Steam trailer outed the PC release date for Sonic Mania, and hoped that the console versions would match up. The good news for Nintendo Switch owners (and players with other systems) is that the game is sharing the same release date across all platforms - 15th August. The announcement has been...
Feature Hyper Sentinel, the Nintendo Switch and Why 'Neo Retro' Matters
A modern spin on classic game concepts
It's tempting for gamers of all ages to look upon their earlier days in the hobby as the 'golden age' of gaming; that's how nostalgia works. Yet we're in a genuinely exciting period in the medium, as we not only get staggering modern day masterpieces of incredible scope and technical delivery, but our gaming...
Deluxe or debunked?
The deluxe name has been mentioned quite a bit recently, with Mario Kart 8 using the title and justifying the branding. With aspirations for eShop success Astro Duel Deluxe voyages to the Nintendo Switch accompanied by some exclusive add-ons that promise anarchic fun through same-screen multiplayer. Does it earn the reputable...
News Square Enix Announces New JRPG Lost Sphear For Nintendo Switch
From the studio behind I Am Setsuna
Square Enix has confirmed that Tokyo RPG Factory's next title will be coming the Nintendo Switch. Lost Sphear is due for release in early 2018 and will also be released on PlayStation 4 and Steam. It's going to be a digital title first and foremost, but a physical Switch version will be made available from the...
News NBA Playgrounds Developer Promises a 'Huge Announcement' on 1st June
Is it heating up?
Earlier this week we highlighted the somewhat painful wait for a major update of NBA Playgrounds on Nintendo Switch. It launched without online play which was promised for 'a few days' after launch, but over two weeks after release the key feature is still absent. Developer Saber Interactive has been acknowl
Feature Nintendo Life eShop Selects - May 2017
Games you might want to download...
The eShop is now onto a new generation of hardware with the Nintendo Switch, and as a little extra bit of goodness to accompany our reviews of the most intriguing releases our video man Alex is kicking off a new series. It's Nintendo Life eShop Selects, and assuming Nintendo doesn't complain that we've used the...
News Golf Story Combines RPG Goodness With The Classic Sport
Due this Summer
Here's an interesting title coming to the Switch eShop - Golf Story. It's an RPG with pixel-based visuals that, naturally, revolves around the most genteel of sports; it's the debut release from newcomer Sidebar Games and is due in the Summer. You can see a trailer and game summary below. Play the story of a golfer, forced to...
News Free Update for VOEZ on Switch to Add 18 New Songs
On top of the 100+ songs already in the game
Among the glut of launch releases on the Switch eShop, VOEZ stood out as rather unique. It's a portable-only game as it uses the Switch touchscreen and it delivers over 100 songs and rhythm gameplay; we were very impressed with it in our VOEZ review. The game may move up some wishlists - or at least get...
Nintendo Download 25th May (North America)
Disgaea 5 Complete! Ultra Street Fighter II! The Girl and the Robot! More!
It's that time again, dear readers, for the North American Nintendo Download update; the official update press release came a little later than normal, but the details below are now fully up to scratch. This week we have two retail arrivals on the Switch along with another...
News Nintendo Wants To Hear From Indies Interested In Developing For Switch
Just get in touch!
Nintendo has gotten off to a great start with the Nintendo Switch, ensuring a steady stream of quality indie games each week to compliment the slightly less rapid release of quality boxed retail games. We've already had delights such as Graceful Explosion Machine, Thumper, Kamiko and Snake Pass, to name but a few...
VICTOLY!
After the first two Samurai Shodown games the third outing was seen as something of a disappointment by hardcore fighting game fans. It removed some of the more popular characters and various movement options available to the player, drastically altering the pace of the game; it also felt half-finished when compared to its polished...
Nintendo Download 25th May (Europe)
Disgaea 5 Complete! Ultra Street Fighter II! Retro Rayman! Much more!
Update: UK prices added! Here's a little early treat for our EU readers, the Nintendo Download Update details. Due to the upcoming Ascension Day public holiday in a number of European countries the press release has been sent a day early in some territories, and the ever-generous...
News Astro Duel Deluxe Bringing Multiplayer Mayhem to Switch eShop Soon
Battle your friends in space... then run over their pilots!
The Switch eShop is currently on a bit of a roll with interesting weekly releases. Up on 30th May you'll be able to give Astro Duel Deluxe a spin; it's $14.99USD in North America and £12.59 in the UK. Having first appeared as Astro Duel at the start of 2016 on Steam, this deluxe...
News King Of Fighters '99 Is Your Next Neo Geo Title On Switch
Going on strike
Nintendo UK's site has revealed that The King Of Fighters '99 is the next entry in the popular ACA Neo Geo series. Notable for introducing the "Striker" system - where support characters can leap in to assist your team - the 1999 entry in the long-running series also put new fighter K' in the spotlight. While it's perhaps not...
News There's Still No Date for the All-Important NBA Playgrounds Update on Switch eShop
"In a matter of days / week"... uh-huh
A short while before NBA Playgrounds arrived on Nintendo Switch the developer's representatives told us that an update adding online play would come a 'few days' after launch. Not an ideal scenario, but reasonable - we can practice for a few days and then play online, right? We're pretty sure 'a few days'...
News Azure Striker Gunvolt: Striker Pack to Bring Two 3DS Gems to the Switch eShop
Along with the previously outed Mighty Gunvolt Burst
Inti Creates planned a double reveal at BitSummit in Kyoto, but unfortunately Famitsu magazine always leaks early online - it had already been confirmed through the publication that Mighty Gunvolt Burst is a new title coming to both Switch and 3DS. Nevertheless the formal reveal has now been made,...
News De Mambo Brings One-Button Chaos to the Switch eShop on 29th June
With a solo mode and multiplayer shenanigans
Announced back in March, upcoming Switch eShop title De Mambo now has a firm release date. Development studio The Dangerous Kitchen has taken the opportunity of the game's BitSummit appearance in Kyoto - and a cameo in the most recent Japanese edition of The Cat Mario Show - to provide the key update...
News Co-Operative Blast 'Em Up Nine Parchments Is Casting Its Spell On Switch
"We can't wait to unleash the wizard mayhem later this year!"
Frozenbyte has confirmed that its upcoming "co-operative blast'em up" Nine Parchments will be coming to the Nintendo Switch. The top-down action title features co-operative play with local and online options, and is set in a fantasy world not entirely dissimilar to that seen in...
Heart pounding
Thumper provides a stern test. Actually, to be clear, Thumper tries to crush your spirit and beat you, and it often succeeds. If gruelling - but fair - difficulty isn't on your wishlist for a prospective new game purchase, Thumper fundamentally isn't for you. If you do like to be pushed to the edge of your reflexes by games and have a...
Nintendo Download 18th May (Europe)
Fire Emblem Echoes! Thumper! Disgaea 5 Complete demo! More!
The full details were a little later than normal in arriving, but we now have the full picture of this week's Nintendo Download Update in Europe. A high-profile 3DS retail title leads the way, while the Switch has some intriguing releases and a major demo. The Wii U and 3DS also have a few...
Nintendo Download 18th May (North America)
Fire Emblem Echoes! Thumper! Darksiders: Warmastered Edition! Much more!
It's that time, once again, for the North American Nintendo Download Update. We'll dare to suggest that this week has a tasty line-up on offer, from quality download-only and retail arrivals on Switch to a big time release on 3DS, along with a long-awaited Wii U game to tempt...
News GoNNER Brings Procedurally-Generated Mayhem To The Switch eShop On 1st June
This looks insane
As part of our morning ritual alongside drinking gallons of coffee to wake up, we like to check the Switch eShop to see what games are coming up soon. We spotted procedurally-generated 2D platformer GoNNER has now been given a release date of 1st June, costing £8.99 in the UK. It's a safe bet that this will be the North...
News Yoku's Island Express Developer Partners With Team17, Set for Switch in 2018
Progress continues on pinball platformer
In the category of 'quirky games coming to the Switch eShop', some of you may recall the announcement of Yoku's Island Express, an 'Open World Pinball Adventure' by Swedish development studio Villa Gorilla. It looks like a rather enjoyable spin on pinball physics-based gaming; the trailer below should be a...
News Party Game Use Your Words Is Coming To Nintendo Switch
Hot on the heels of the Wii U eShop release
Smiling Buddha Games has confirmed that Use Your Words - which only very recently arrived on the Wii U eShop - is also coming to the Switch. The gameplay is based around inputting missing words, offering the clear potential for hilarity with friends and loved ones. Thankfully you can set the game to...
News Blaster Master Zero Has Been Downloaded 80,000 Times On Switch
35 people, six months, 80,000 downloads to date
Inti Creates has revealed that Blaster Master Zero has been downloaded 80,000 times from the Nintendo Switch eShop. The title took 35 people six months to develop, and is based on the much-loved NES original. Inti Creates did not state if it was happy with the commercial performance of the game, and...
Review Dark Witch Music Episode: Rudymical
An abundance of Boing-Boings
Originally developed for iOS and Android devices, Dark Witch Music Episode: Rudymical is a spin-off from The Legend of Dark Witch series that was playable on Nintendo 3DS. In a complete detour from the two previous titles – The Legend of Dark Witch and The Legend of Dark Witch - Episode 2: The Price of Desire
News Super Intense Local Multiplayer Title Flat Heroes Is Coming To Switch This Year
"It was a no brainer"
Flat Heroes developer Parallel Circles has confirmed that it is bringing the game to the Nintendo Switch later this year. Described as a "minimalist super intense local multiplayer game", Flat Heroes boasts cooperative and competitive modes for up to four players and is mainly focused on surviving the many hazards which...
Review Garou: Mark of the Wolves
Only winners And losers here
Out of all the critically-acclaimed one-on-one fighting games produced by SNK over the decades, Garou: Mark of the Wolves has to rank as one of the most beloved and revered. Released at time when 3D visuals were taking the industry by a storm, it was seen by some as a companion piece to Capcom's equally gorgeous Street...
Nintendo Download 11th May (Europe)
Minecraft: Switch Edition! Dark Witch Music Episode! Eliot Quest! More!
The Nintendo Download Update is here, once again, and it's a busy line-up in Europe. We have four titles on the Switch eShop (though one actually arrived on 9th May), along with a whole lot of DLC. There are also varied options across 3DS and Wii U including a lot of...
Nintendo Download 11th May (North America)
Minecraft: Switch Edition! Garou! Elliot Quest! Erm, that's it!
It's that time again, dear readers, for the North American Nintendo Download Update. This week includes the arrival of one of the world's most popular games on Switch, along with another ACA Neo Geo treat; the 3DS gets its own version of a rather good Wii U eShop game, too. Let's get to...
News RiME Price Lowered for Switch eShop, With Soundtrack Incentive at Retail
"We hope to have a Switch version release date announced shortly"
RiME is unsurprisingly attracting quite a bit of attention at present, with its stylised look and potential gaining a fair bit of hype ahead of its release later this month on PS4, Xbox One and PC. That said it's not been entirely smooth with the Switch version - it's currently...
Not quite a slamma jamma
‘90s kids will definitely remember NBA Jam, the high-flying, crazy-dunking arcade basketball game that was all the rage among sports fans and nonbelievers alike. Today, NBA Playgrounds tries to recapture that magic. Let’s be clear. NBA Playgrounds is no NBA Jam. That, however, isn’t to say NBA Playgrounds is a...
Get it more!
Whenever horizontally-scrolling Neo Geo shooters are discussed, two names inevitably dominate the conversation: Pulstar and Blazing Star. Both were developed by the same core team (Aicom, which then became Yumekobo) and both rely heavily on pre-rendered sprites rather than hand-drawn visuals. Neither title was ported around the time of...
News Retro-Inspired Shoot 'em Up Hyper Sentinel is Blasting Its Way to the Switch eShop
Explosions! Bright colours! More explosions!
There's another neat game confirmed for the Switch eShop; this time around it's a colourful retro-styled shoot 'em up called Hyper Sentinel. It's the work of Huey Games, an "8-bit software house" with a number of titles behind it. Hyper Sentinel was successfully funded on Kickstarter, not too long ago,...
News Corecell Releases First Screenshots of Revamped AeternoBlade 2
No sign yet of Indiegogo campaign
Around a month ago Corecell Technology gave a surprising update on AeternoBlade 2, a title previously announced for the 3DS eShop that had seemingly drifted into limbo in 2015. It was announced that the original artistic design team had resigned and that the project had shifted to consoles, including the Nintendo...
News Developer Outlines Plans to Bring Swap Fire 2 to Nintendo Switch
Building on the benefits of the original's Wii U giveaway
Swap Fire was an intriguing 2016 arrival on the Wii U eShop - its clever hook to flip multiplayer shooter gameplay on its head was certainly worthy of note. We awarded a 6 in our review - we felt that it was a game that could have been great were it not for a few mis-steps and issues that can...
Guide Where to Find All the Hearts in Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap
Get a life
Lizardcube's loving recreation of Wonder Boy III: The Dragon's Trap set a new standard for retro remakes when it came out. Games from the '80s weren't really the best at directing the player, however, and that rings true for this faithful production of Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap on Nintendo Switch. Fortunately we're here to help you...
News Plantera Is Coming To The Nintendo Switch As Plantera DX
Reap what you sow
Rainy Frog is resurrecting its Wii U and 3DS eShop title Plantera for the Nintendo Switch, it has been revealed. Plantera DX is only confirmed for launch in Japan at the time of writing, and it's not known what additional content it will offer - if any - over the existing versions. We awarded the Wii U version 6/10 earlier this...
News This Switch eShop Trailer for Thumper Should Get You Warmed Up
Rhythm violence arrives soon
Thumper recently made it onto our list of the biggest Nintendo Switch eShop games of 2017, and with good reason. The intense rhythm game is eye-catching and has a pulse-rattling soundtrack - this writer still has vivid memories of playing a PC demo for the game back in 2015, so it's certainly exciting news that it's
News Piczle Lines DX Announced for the Nintendo Switch eShop
Line them up
Publisher Rainy Frog has announced that Piczle Lines DX will be making its way to the Nintendo Switch eShop. Originally released on iOS, Piczle Lines DX sees players try to connect lines numerically whilst also associating them by colour; by completing all the lines a picture is revealed. This explains the game's title of combining the...
News Switch Version Of Monster Boy Has A Fighting Chance Of Getting A Physical Release
"Switch and PS4 have the best chances... because of a less risky business"
The other day we dropped a bit of a clanger by reporting that Lizardcube had solid plans for a physical Switch release of its excellent HD remaster Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap - as it turned out, the developer would love to do it, but has made little progress in sorting out...
News Gang Beasts Developer is Exploring Potential Nintendo Switch Release
"We are talking about it"
If you've been watching a lot of gaming YouTube channels over the past couple of years you've likely come across Gang Beasts, a multiplayer game in which strange characters brawl and throw each other around, with quirky physics being a key feature. It's been on Steam early access for quite some time, though is still...
News NBA Playgrounds Will Feature Full Online Play on Switch, A Few Days After Launch
To include the "exact same functionality"
NBA Playgrounds looks like a promising release for next week, with some recent demo events bringing impressions and footage of the game to the web. With regards to the Switch version, however, we've been a tad nervous due to Nintendo's own official gamepage pointedly avoiding any reference to the game's...
Nintendo Download 4th May (Europe)
Tumbleseed! Blazing Star! Blaster Master Zero demo! More!
The Nintendo Download Update is now live in Europe, though two new releases on the eShop actually arrived earlier in the week. Elsewhere we have a Switch demo, a welcome free update for a huge Wii U title and a mix of other new games and discounts. Let's get to it, shall we? Nintendo Switch...
Video Brush Up On Your Rogue Trooper Knowledge Ahead Of The Redux Remaster
Get your first look at the new and improved hero, too
Rogue Trooper Redux was something of a shock announcement for the Switch a short time ago; while the original game was lovingly retooled for the Wii, we doubt many fans expected to see the titular blue soldier on a Nintendo system again. Thankfully Rebellion have decided that the Switch is the
Nintendo Download 4th May (North America)
NBA Playgrounds! Infinite Golf! Blaster Master Zero demo! More!
It's that time again, dear readers, for the North American Nintendo Download Update. This week brings two Switch eShop titles (one out already, one early next week), and a range of options across both New 3DS and Wii U. Let's get to it. Nintendo Switch eShop: NBA...
News Climax Studios Is Bringing RiftStar Raiders To The Nintendo Switch
Loot and destroy as part of a team
Climax Studios has revealed that it is bringing its four-player space action title RiftStar Raiders to the Nintendo Switch. Already confirmed for the PC, Xbox One and PS4, the title is due out this year. Its four-player co-op action should be a good fit for the Switch. In case you were wondering what all the...
News Shovel Knight: Specter Of Torment Cheat Code Enables Secret Mega Man Xtreme Mode
Don't feel blue anymore
Those of you old enough to recall the good old 8 and 16-bit days will no doubt remember the thrill of finding a new cheat code for your latest game which unlocked new features or gave you special powers. Those days are all but gone, but thankfully Yacht Club Games is keeping the dream alive with Shovel Knight: Specter of...
News NBA Playgrounds Is Slam Dunking The Switch eShop Next Week
Takes up more storage space than Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, too
Saber Interactive's NBA Playgrounds is hitting the Nintendo Switch eShop next week, it has been revealed. We already knew that this NBA Jam-style title would be coming this month, but now we have a solid release date: May 9th. The game will cost $19.99 in North America. Interestingly,...
News Death Squared is Making Its Way to the Nintendo Switch eShop
Co-op puzzles at the fore
There's another interesting title to add to the list of upcoming Switch eShop releases, with confirmation that Death Squared is due for a Q2 release. From SMG Studio, this is a co-op puzzle title - which is also fun in single player, the developer assures us - in which you direct robots through various perilous...
Let's go next stage!!
The Neo Geo was famous for its staggering selection of fighting games, but it was less blessed when it came to racing titles. Only a handful were ever released during the console's lengthy lifespan - hardly a massive shock when you consider that the 2D nature of the console made realistic driving games tricky - and of that...
News Garou: Mark of the Wolves Punches Its Way to the Switch eShop Soon
Hungry like the wolf
In the recent Nintendo Direct we got a brief glimpse into some of the upcoming games in the ACA NeoGeo series for the Switch eShop. We were delighted to see the excellent Garou: Mark of the Wolves pop up in that short trailer as it's easily one of SNK's most polished and highly-acclaimed fighting games of all time. Thought of...
Roll up your sleeves
Sometimes you play one of those games that you positively hate, but you just can't bring yourself to stop playing the silly thing. TumbleSeed is that game. Don't let the cute visuals and approachable vibes deceive you, this is a game that feels close to impossible to beat and will no doubt tempt you to pitch your Switch across...
News Lizardcube And DotEmu Have Plans For A Physical Release Of Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap
UPDATE: "Switch we still have near-zero progress as of today"
UPDATE: Lizardcube's Omar Cornut has responded to this story: Err... we wrote we are trying to figure it out.. we have no concrete leads yes, hardly a "plan". Would probable take months if it happens. What we meant in that interview was mainly that PS4 is easier to figure out because...
Ra Ra Rasputin, lover of the Russian queen
The one-on-one fighting gold rush started by Capcom's Street Fighter II inspired many famous series, including Fatal Fury, King of Fighters, Virtua Fighter and Samurai Shodown, but there were just as many - if not more - also-ran challengers which achieved moderate success at the time but have since faded...
News Eye-Catching Monochrome Shooter Earth Atlantis Is Charting A Course To Switch
Darling it's better down where it's wetter
Indie studio Pixel Perfex has revealed that it is bringing its 2D shooter Earth Atlantis to the Switch eShop. Looking a lot like the classic arcade blaster In The Hunt, Earth Atlantis places you in a world where the majority of the planet's surface is covered in wet stuff. There are plenty of enemies to...
News The ACA Neo Geo Series Has Gobbled Up Plenty Of Loose Change On The Switch eShop
Over 200,000 arcade classics sold
We've just gotten word from the lovely folks at Hamster Corp. in Japan that the ACA Neo Geo series of games has now sold 200,000 games on Nintendo Switch worldwide. That's a pretty monumental achievement, but then we have seen some excellent games so far, including Metal Slug 3, Samurai Shodown IV, Waku Waku 7 and...
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