TodaySat, 11th May 2024

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  Hands On Hades 2 Is A Hell Of A Time, Even In Early Access

  Switch successor release, then?

  Hades II marks a first for Supergiant Games. This is the first time the studio has revisited a world, its characters, and their stories, and as a result, is its very first direct sequel. In a way, that might seem disappointing, but this is Supergiant Games we're talking about. Hades is a masterclass in narrative...

  • 1h ago
  • Previews
  • Features
  • Hands On
  • Upcoming Releases
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  The Making Of The Wizard - An Oral History Of Nintendo's Hollywood Debut

  Time Extension "It's really wonderful that it has the meaning it does for people"

  Nintendo may have struck gold with its recent efforts to crack Hollywood, but back in the late '80s, the notion of fusing the worlds of video games with movies was a totally alien one, as evidenced by notable box office bombs such as 1993's Super Mario Bros. and 1994's Double Dragon...

  • 5h ago
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  Feature An Incredibly Moving Night At The Stardew Valley: Festival Of Seasons Concert

  Dancing with the Moonlit Jellies

  It’s a pleasant spring evening in the Scottish capital, but walking down Edinburgh’s Clerk Street, it doesn’t take long for things to appear more like Pelican Town. Tonight is the country’s only date of the Stardew Valley: Festival of Seasons concert world tour, which sees the myriad earworms of the beloved...

  • 5h ago
  • Features
  • Stardew Valley
  • ConcernedApe
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  Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (11th May)

  Down in the well

  Ah, the weekend. We've missed you, friend. Before we look at what we've got planned over the next couple of days, let's take a look back at this week, shall we? It's been a pretty big one, admittedly. For the first time, Nintendo itself has finally acknowledged the existence of the 'Switch 2' after the release of its latest...

  • 9h ago
  • Features
  • Talking Point
  • Nintendo Switch
  • What Are You Playing
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  News Level-5 Slightly Delays Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road's Beta Test Story Mode

  "We apologize for any inconvenience"

  Level-5 has shared a new update on the development of Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road, revealing it's delaying the Story Mode release in the demo. It will now arrive in "late May", instead of earlier this month. Here's the full announcement (via social media): "To further improve the quality, the release of the...

  • 15h ago
  • Nintendo Switch
  • Switch eShop
  • Upcoming Releases
  • Level-5
  • Updates
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  46

  News Sonic Adventure-Like 3D Action Platformer 'Spark The Electric Jester 3' Coming To Switch

  Electric!

  If you're a fan of series like Sonic Adventure and want a similar slice of speed, you'll be pleased to hear Spark the Electric Jester 3 is on its way to the Switch. Following a PC release in 2022, this high-speed 3D action platformer starring Spark is now "coming soon" to Nintendo's hybrid device. It's being ported by FreakZone games and...

  • 16h ago
  • Switch eShop
  • Nintendo Switch
  • Upcoming Releases
  • Indies
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  News Nintendo Discontinuing 'X' Integration On Switch Next Month

  Update: The social media platform responds

  Update [Sat 11th May, 2024 01:45 BST]: X (formerly Twitter) has issued a response to this news via its 'xGaming' account, noting how this was a product decision made by Nintendo". @xGaming: The gaming community is one of the largest and most vibrant communities on our platform, and we are dedicated to...

  • 17h ago
  • Nintendo Switch
  • Updates
  • Twitter

YesterdayFri, 10th May 2024

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  Guide Best Nintendo Switch Roguelikes, Roguelites And Run-Based Games

  Like Rogue?

  Can't play Hades II yet? Need some roguelikes to keep you busy on Nintendo Switch? We've got you covered with some of the best on the system below. We've given this list a good spruce and added the sublime 30XX to the list. Enjoy! What are the best roguelikes on Nintendo Switch? When it comes to modern video games, there are few more...

  • 1d ago
  • Nintendo Switch
  • Roguelike
  • Switch Essentials
  • Guides
  • Best Switch Games
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  85

  News Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom Soundtrack Is Real And Contains 344 Tracks

  Update: Coming to Japan this July

  Update [Fri 10th May, 2024 11:30 BST]: Well, it seems the leaks were spot on, as the Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom soundtrack is very much a legit thing and is heading to Japan on 31st July 2024. It's going to be a whopper too, clocking in at 344 tracks across 9 discs for the suggested retail price of 13,200 yen...

  • 1d ago
  • Zelda
  • Nintendo Switch
  • Nintendo
  • Anniversaries
  • Rumours
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  Rumour Switch Successor's Codename May Have Been Uncovered

  Inspired by a retailer?

  With the recent acknowledgement from Nintendo regarding the existence of the Switch's successor, it feels like the rumour machine has been given a chunky can of spinach and is now working on overtime. Over on Famiboards, diligent users have been scouring through nuggets of information that might give us more of a clear...

  • 1d ago
  • Rumours
  • Nintendo
  • Nintendo Switch
  • Switch 2
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  15

  News Someone Is Trying To Bring Super Mario 64 To The GBA

  Time Extension "I should be in a position to release the code into the public domain"

  When Nintendo launched the DS alongside a port of Super Mario 64, it felt like witchcraft to a great many people, even though the game itself was almost a decade old by that point. Having one of the most seminal and influential video games in the palm of your hand was an...

  • 1d ago
  • GBA
  • Super Mario
  • Homebrews
  • Nintendo
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  News Hatsune Miku's Fitness Boxing Game Gets English Language Release This July

  The famous virtual idol is ready for a workout

  The superstar virtual idol Hatsune Miku got her own Fitness Boxing game not long ago, and if you've been wanting to join in on the fun, it seems you'll soon be able to. After an ESRB rating popped up in North America for this title last month, Imagineer has now confirmed a version of the game with...

  • 2d ago
  • Nintendo Switch
  • Switch eShop
  • Upcoming Releases
  • Hatsune Miku
  • Virtual Idol
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  News Nintendo Acknowledges That Successor Announcement May "Impact" Switch Sales

  "We recognize that it is becoming more challenging to maintain momentum"

  Nintendo President Shuntaro Furakawa was asked if he thinks the announcement of a "successor to Nintendo Switch" — which was made following the latest finacial report — will affect the momentum of the Switch's current sales. Responding during the Financial Results...

  • 1d ago
  • Nintendo Switch
  • Switch 2
  • Industry
  • Hardware
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  News A Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom 'Master Works' Art Book Is Coming To Japan

  464 pages!

  If you're a fan of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom (and we're going to go out on a limb and assume that many of you are), then you'll want to pay attention. A 'Master Works' art book looking at production designs from the game will be launching in Japan on 30th August 2024, containing a whopping 464 full-colour A4 pages. The...

  • 1d ago
  • Japan
  • Nintendo
  • Nintendo Switch
  • Zelda
  • Art Book
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  News Nintendo Will Continue To Support Physical Media And "Maximise" All Software Sales

  "This policy will remain unchanged going forward"

  Nintendo's digital software sales have grown remarkably over the years — and the same can be said for all of the big publishers. But in terms of where the Big N's focus lies, it's not dedicating itself to a digital-only future. During the financial results briefing for FY2024, Nintendo President...

  • 1d ago
  • Nintendo Switch
  • Nintendo
  • Industry
  • Software
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  News Two Classic ARPG Fantasy Games Are Coming To Switch In A New Collection

  Update: Pre-orders in North America go live

  Update [Fri 10th May, 2024 02:30 BST]: Following this collection's announcement earlier this week, it's now been confirmed VGP will be handling the physical distribution in North America. Pre-orders are now live (thanks for the heads up, Nintendo Everything). Original ar

  • 2d ago
  • Nintendo Switch
  • Upcoming Releases
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  Feature How Nintendo Switch Is Being Used By A New Generation Of Therapists

  Cooperative healing in handheld hybrid form

  May is Mental Health Awareness Month and we'll be running several features focused on how video games of all types have helped us through periods when we were struggling with our mental health. Today, Tim speaks to therapists to discover how they are using Switch and video game therapy to help patients...

  • 1d ago
  • Features
  • Interviews
  • Nintendo Switch
  • Mental Health
  • Mental Health Awareness Month
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  Random Zelda Movie Director (Kind Of) Doesn't Want To Reveal His Favourite Game In The Series

  "I better not say"

  Update: The man himself has now responded to IGN's post explaining what exactly he meant by this comment. When it comes to The Legend of Zelda, this particular movie director realises it's probably "best to say nothing" as it could easily get misinterpreted. He even shared a photo of himself alongside a Tears of the Kingdom...

  • 2d ago
  • Random
  • Zelda
  • Nintendo
  • Movies
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  News Nintendo Aware Of Pesky Bug In Endless Ocean: Luminous

  A patch is coming at the end of the month

  The new release Endless Ocean: Luminous was released on the Switch last week and it seems there's a pesky buy in the game. It's been enough of a problem for Nintendo to issue a response on social media. Basically this glitch makes it "impossible to unlock 55 on the Mystery Board". You can tell if you're...

  • 2d ago
  • Nintendo Switch
  • Switch eShop
  • Updates
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  Review Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- Sweep The Board! (Switch) - Plenty Of Anime Style, Not Enough Party Substance

  Board already

  There is no shortage of party games available on Switch – the console was practically made with the genre in mind. Standing out from the crowd requires some careful balancing of the rules or implementing some gimmick to make your game feel unique. Or, in the case of Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Sweep the Board, you can let your...

  • 1d ago
  • Reviews
  • Nintendo Switch
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  News Among Us Reveals 2024 Roadmap, Teases New Surprises And Much More

  Better late than never

  Developer Innersloth has shared a new roadmap for Among Us covering the remainder of 2024, even if a good chunk of the year has already passed. As you can see, we already got 'The Fungle' and coming soon to the game are "new roles". Beyond this point, there are plans... "in no particular order" for a better lobby filter,...

  • 1d ago
  • Nintendo Switch
  • Switch eShop
  • Among Us
  • Updates
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  News Frontier Confirms Plans For A Third 'Jurassic World Evolution' Game

  A Switch 2 release, perhaps?

  Developer Frontier has confirmed that it has signed a fresh licensing deal with Universal Products & Experiences for a third Jurassic World Evolution game (thanks, VGC). Although the second game didn't make it to the Switch, the first Jurassic World

  • 1d ago
  • Frontier
  • Business
  • Industry

Thursday9th May 2024

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  Review Animal Well (Switch) - An Exceptional Metroidvania That Stands Out From The Pack

  Zoophoria

  From the moment we got a glimpse of Animal Well during an Indie World Showcase last April, it sent tongues wagging with its unique premise and visual identity, becoming an easy add to plenty of ‘Most Anticipated’ lists. Its association with indie publishing label Bigmode, run by popular YouTuber Jason 'Dunkey' Gastrow, added to the...

  • 2d ago
  • Reviews
  • Switch eShop
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  News Nintendo World Championships: Famicom Special Edition Includes NSO Controllers

  Switch Famicom controllers will also be sold to the "general public"

  Japan often gets different game bundles, and it seems this trend is set to continue with the upcoming Switch release, Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition. It's been revealed the 'special' Famicom Edition actually comes packaged with two Famicom wireless controllers. These...

  • 3d ago
  • Nintendo Switch
  • Switch Online
  • NES
  • Famicom
  • Nintendo
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  30

  Review Little Kitty, Big City (Switch) - Repetitive, But Oozes Charm From Every Paw

  An adventure with cat-titude

  When playing through Little Kitty, Big City, it’s difficult to avoid drawing comparisons with Untitled Goose Game. Both see you play as a cute, mischievous animal, and both have you tackle a series of emergent tasks that often come at the expense of the poor humans that inhabit the surrounding area. With Little Kitty,...

  • 2d ago
  • Reviews
  • Switch eShop
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  Soapbox Square Enix's "Extraordinary Losses" And This Whole Xbox Mess Have Me Scared For The Future

  Who wants to be a gillionaire?

  Soapbox features enable our individual writers and contributors to voice their opinions on hot topics and random stuff they've been chewing over. Today, Alana fears for Square Enix's smaller-budget titles and is worried about the rest of the industry as a result. What on earth is going on with Square Enix? I asked...

  • 2d ago
  • Features
  • Soapbox
  • Square Enix
  • Xbox
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  News New Soulslike Another Crab's Treasure Surpasses 100k Sales In Opening Weekend

  Update: Sales have now gone past 150k

  Update [Thu 9th May, 2024 06:00 BST]: The new title Another Crab's Treasure has surpassed 150k in sales across all platforms. This was announced the first week after its launch. Here's a message from the team about this latest milestone (via Steam): "We've hit over 150,000 sales across all platforms, and the...

  • 3d ago
  • Switch eShop
  • Nintendo Switch
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  Japanese Charts Eiyuden Chronicle Starts Strong As Stellar Blade Takes The Crown

  Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is also doing well, surprising no one

  The latest Japanese Charts are in, and since the region recently celebrated its annual Golden Week holiday, we're covering two weeks' worth of sales from 22nd April to 5th May 2024. The PS5 exclusive Stellar Blade managed to come out on top with a total of 67,131 sales, while Eiyuden...

  • 2d ago
  • Nintendo Switch
  • Japan
  • Charts
  • Sales
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  News Wargroove 1+2 Super Rare Physical Switch Release Announced

  4000 copies will be made available next week

  We've already had some physical Switch announcements this week and to add this Super Rare Games has now revealed a two-in-one physical release containing Wargroove and Wargroove 2. It's officially titled Wargroove 1+2 and will be available for purchase on 16th May 2024 for $37.49 (or the regional...

  • 3d ago
  • Nintendo Switch
  • Upcoming Releases
  • Super Rare Games
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  News Reynatis Launches September With Bonus 'NEO: The World Ends With You' Content

  Neat!

  Publisher NIS America Inc. has announced that REYNATIS will launch on the Nintendo Switch on 27th September 2024. Not only that, but the game will also come packing some bonus content from NEO: The World Ends With You. The crossover content will feature characters, locations, and enemies from the 2021 Square Enix title. For the physical...

  • 2d ago
  • Nintendo Switch
  • Upcoming Releases
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  News Localiser '8-4' Offers To Help Translate 'Retro Game Challenge 1 + 2 Replay'

  Game currently not planned for Western release

  Tokyo-based localiser 8-4, Ltd. has offered to assist in translating Retro Game Challenge 1 + 2 Replay after Bandai Namco had confirmed that the game was not being planned for a Western release. Likely due to soft sales of the original Retro Game Challenge on DS (which publisher XSEED had previously...

  • 2d ago
  • Nintendo Switch
  • Japan
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  News The Resident Evil Franchise Has Sold An Astonishing 157 Million Units

  Capcom's S.T.A.R player

  Capcom has confirmed that the Resident Evil franchise has now sold a ridiculous 157 million units since the franchise's launch back in 1996. Granted, we can't imagine a huge percentage of sales have come from the Switch, where several titles were sadly relegated to 'Cloud Versions', but it's still an impressive feat...

  • 2d ago
  • Nintendo Switch
  • Capcom
  • Financials
  • Business
  • Japan
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  Nintendo Download 9th May (North America)

  Little Kitty, Big City! Animal Well! Biomutant!

  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: Little Kitty, Big City...

  • 2d ago
  • Nintendo Download
  • Nintendo Switch
  • North America
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  The Making Of Animal Well, 2024's Most Unique Metroidvania

  Time Extension "I took a vow that I would do this at some point in my life"

  In our experience speaking with passionate game creators big and small, one thing is a constant: they’re more than happy to tell you all about where the idea of their game came from. This is also true of Billy Basso (AKA: Shared Memory), the sole developer behind the hard-to-define...

  • 2d ago
  • Features
  • The Making Of