Switch eShop News
November2022
News Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge Has Been Updated, Here Are The Patch Notes
Shell shocked
Dotemu and Tribute Games' fantastic Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge has been updated to version 1.0.4, bringing with it a handful of small tweaks and bug fixes to help tighten up the brawler even more. Shared on Steam by the developers (thanks, Nintendo Everything), many of these changes are for the PC version of the...
News Paper Mario-Like '2D' RPG Secures Funding For A Switch Port
Update: Kickstarter goal achieved
Update [Mon 7th Nov, 2022 15:00 GMT]: With over 20 days still remaining in its Kickstarter campaign, the Paper Mario-inspired '2D' RPG Flynt Buckler Wakes the Sleepy Castle has smashed its goal for funding and has now been confirmed for a Switch release in 2024. At the time of writing, the amount raised stands at...
News Ghost Song Now Has "Locked" Frame Rate On Switch Following Feedback
Lock it down
The newly released metroidvania Ghost Song is, by all accounts, a pretty solid game, but our own experiences with the Switch version left a bit of a sour taste in our mouths when it came to the performance. In our review, we stated that it "suffers from significant performance problems on Switch, from an inconsistent frame rate to...
Review Ghost Song (Switch) - A Potent Mix Of Metroid And Dark Souls, But Maybe Not On Switch
Songs of praise
Over the past decade, the Metroidvania has seen a tremendous resurgence in popularity. And yet, it’s easy to forget how far we’ve come. If we rewind the clock back to the year 2013, the Metroid and Castlevania franchises were on ice and the indie Metroidvania scene was only just beginning to take off. That’s when Matt White...
Feature Nintendo eShop Selects - October 2022
Nintendo Life's picks for October's best eShop games!
October has been and gone, and the spooky season is now over. Many are looking ahead to the Holiday season, spending time with family and — hopefully — playing a lot of games with them. But not us. We're looking back at the best eShop games of October. It's time for our eShop Selects! Last...
News Overwatch 2 Reveals New Tank Hero, Joining The Lineup December 6th
Ramattra is ready for battle
Overwatch 2 has been available for just over a month now, and Blizzard has already announced a new hero. During the Overwatch League Grand Finals, the company revealed Ramattra - the leader of Null Sector, who is "on a mission" to create a better world for Omnics... at any cost, apparently. This new hero is joining...
News Influential Toy-Like Puzzle Game 'Windosill' Is Coming To Switch After 13 Years
Waving through a windo
Cast your mind back to 2009, if you can. It was a Wii year, with Wii Sports, Wii Fit, and Mario Kart Wii dominating the charts, and indie games were really kicking off, with niche-but-beloved games like Flower, Canabalt, and Minecraft (okay, fine, that one's not niche any more) all being released within months of each other...
News Resident Evil 4's Inventory Management Screen Has Been Turned Into A Full Game
Save Room launches on Switch next week
Capcom's Resident Evil 4 is perhaps best known for revolutionising third-person action games, implementing an over-the-shoulder camera angle that not only revitalised the Resident Evil franchise, but inspired countless games since then to adopt a similar approach. Nothing big then, right..? Aside from that,...
News Super Woden GP Brings Retro Isometric Racing Back To Switch This Month
Start your engines
Eastasiasoft has announced that Super Woden GP will be screeching onto the Switch next week, 9th November, and its latest trailer (above) is giving us all of the retro racing vibes. There are enough racing games out there to fill a starting grid 100 times over, so Super Woden GP is looking to stand out from the competitors by...
News Switch Online Title Pac-Man 99 Reaches 9 Million Downloads, DLC Sale To Celebrate
Join the Pac
There have been a number of battle royale games released on the Nintendo Switch, but one of the more surprising releases was Pac-Man 99 last April. This game had players trying to outlast their online competitors to be the last player standing. If you've downloaded it on the Switch, you're definitely not alone, with Bandai Namco...
News Futuristic Racer Redout 2 Scores New DLC Update On Nintendo Switch
4 new tracks, 29 new career events and more
If you've not given the futuristic racer Redout 2 a go on the Nintendo Switch yet, now might be the perfect time to check it out. The Nintendo Switch version has just received the "Summer Pack" DLC - adding 4 new Caribbean-themed race tracks, 29 new career events and 30 new liveries, colours and...
News To The Moon Sequel 'Finding Paradise' Finally Launches On Switch This Month
The doctors will see you now
Publisher XD Inc and developer Freebird Games have announced that Finding Paradise, the sequel to the highly acclaimed To The Moon, will finally launch on Switch later this month on November 18th. We'd originally reported on the game's Switch launch way back in 2020, with a targeted release of Summer 2021. More than a...
News Streaming Giant Netflix Acquires Cozy Grove Dev, Its "Sixth In-House Games Studio"
Spry Fox released the first game on Switch last year
Spry Fox, the Seattle developer behind the Cozy Grove games, has revealed it's joined Netflix to become the streaming giant's sixth "in-house games studio". Cozy Grove was an Animal Crossing-inspired title released on the Nintendo Switch in April last year, and will be followed by a second game,...
News We're Not Getting A Zelda Maker, So Super Dungeon Maker Will Have To Do
It looks pretty awesome, too!
Ever since Nintendo came out with the marvellous Super Mario Maker and its immediate sequel, Nintendo fans have been frankly begging for something similar for the Legend of Zelda franchise. Well, the unfortunate news is that we're probably not going to get anything Zelda-related anytime soon - beyond the experimental...
News Retro Goal Is Ready To Kick Off The World Cup Spirit On Switch This Month
They think it's all over... It's not
New Star Games - the team behind the immensely addictive New Star Soccer and Retro Bowl - is looking to continue its winning streak with the release of Retro Goal later this month. Much like the team's previous two games, Retro Goal promises to be a mixture of classic arcade sports play with some simplistic team...
News Cosy Indie Darling 'Unpacking' Has Sold Over 1 Million Copies Since Launch
Unpack that stat
Unpacking is one of 2021's best releases. A puzzle game all about unpacking boxes and filling your house with stuff, Witch Beam Games managed to make moving a lot less stressful. It's a lovely game to play on Switch while you're unwinding on the sofa — make sure you bring blankets, too. Today, on the game's 1st anniversary, the...
News Front Mission 1st: Remake Finally Locks In Release Date On Switch
And it's still coming in November
Forever Entertainment's Front Mission 1st: Remake has finally got a release date. After being teased for a November release during the last Nintendo Direct, this remake of G-Craft and Squaresoft's 1995 tactical RPG from the Super Famicom will be launching on 30th November on Switch. This will only be the second time...
News Square Enix's New Farming RPG Harvestella Is Receiving A Day One Update
Launching on Switch November 4th
Square Enix's new farming RPG Harvestella arrives on the Nintendo Switch later this week. Like many other modern games nowadays, this game will also have a day one update. The Japanese company has now detailed exactly what this update will include. As previously mentioned, it will incorporate the feedback players...
News This Gorgeous GBA-Style RPG Is Heavily Inspired By Mega Man Battle Network
Coming to Switch in 2023
Kickstarter is becoming home to some of the most interesting video games and projects, especially for those who have grown up playing video games for their whole lives. And the latest project we've spotted, LunarLux, has just reached its stretch goal to come to Switch — and it looks like the Game Boy Advance RPG we never...
News Blizzard Removes Another Hero From Overwatch 2 For Two Weeks Due To Bug
It was ice to see you
Just over a week after Blizzard reinstated Torbjörn and Bastion in Overwatch 2, the developer is now having to remove another hero from the game — and she'll be gone for two weeks. Mei's Ice Wall has been found to have a bug, which currently other heroes can use to reach "unintended locations" when combined with their own...
News Frantic Wii U Party Game 'Chompy Chomp Chomp Party' Coming To Switch With New Content
Eat it up
We said this back in 2016, and we'll say it again — a game with a title like Chompy Chomp Chomp Party is pretty hard to ignore. This multiplayer party game launched on the Wii U eShop in 2016, and on 17th November, you'll be able to get it on Switch, and it's coming with new game modes, more level themes, and a new level pack. Developed...
News Modern Revival Of 'The Oregon Trail' Is Heading To The Switch Very Soon
On the road again!
Publisher Gameloft has announced that the modern revival of The Oregon Trail will be making its way to the Nintendo Switch after a period of exclusivity on Apple Arcade. No firm release date has been set at the time of writing, but in a recent tweet, Gameloft stated that players will be able to play the "global phenomenon" by the...
News Overwatch 2 Wants To Know What Players Think About Its Battle Pass, Store & Microtransactions
Did you get a survey?
Overwatch 2 launched as a free-to-play title last month, and it's not been the smoothest rollout. There were errors, reports of mass DDoS attacks and concerns raised about unlockables being secured behind a paywall. Blizzard even went to the extent of apologising to players for these launch issues with some free rewards and...
October2022
Video 10 Exciting New Games Coming To Nintendo Switch In November 2022
Sonic Frontiers, It Takes Two, Pokémon, and more!
Now that the chaos of October is just about over, things are about to get calmer, yeah? Nope! November is giving us the next big Sonic game in Sonic Frontiers and the next generation of Pokémon in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet. But with Square Enix releasing even more titles and a handful of...
News The Samurai Collection Brings Two Classic Beat 'Em Ups To Switch This Week
Crouching Tiger Hidden Release
Around this time last year, we heard of the formation of QUByte Classics - a partnership between Publisher QUByte and Piko Interactive - and we have subsequently seen a whole host of classic 8- and 16-bit titles brought back to the Switch (The Humans, Tinhead, Jim Power: The Lost Dimension, amongst others). Well,...
News Fall Guys Goes Even More Wibbly-Wobbly With New Doctor Who Cosmetics
Silence will Fall (Guys)
It is quickly becoming a universally acknowledged fact that at some point in our lives, all of us will become a playable skin in Epic Games' Fall Guys. After releasing the strange collaboration between Star Trek and Alien last month, the online knock-out game is set to expand its references even further into space (and time,...
News Project Zero: Mask Of The Lunar Eclipse Will Scare You Silly In March 2023
Digital Deluxe Edition also announced
The upcoming remake of Project Zero: Mask of the Lunar Eclipse has been given a solid release date, with Koei Tecmo's horror launching on March 9th, 2023. To mark the announcement, a new overview trailer has been showcased, demonstrating the game's newly revamped visuals and gameplay; it's certainly looking...
Review Signalis (Switch) - Brilliantly Tense And Surreal Sci-Fi Survival Horror
The signalis good
Survival horror games are tough to get right. Even giants of the genre like Resident Evil find themselves leaning harder into action or simple jump scares over time, but when it is at its best it is more tense than frightening. Signalis is one of the best survival horror games we’ve played and the perfect title for Switch owners...
News Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl Is Getting An Ultimate Edition For Switch, Pre-Orders Now Live
Including all DLC fighters and updates
If you've been holding out for a complete version of Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl containing the base game and all additional DLC, it seems you're in luck. A physical 'Ultimate Edition' has now been spotted for pre-order. According to the box art, this version will include "all additional DLC characters, stages,...
News Neo Geo Fighter 'Breakers Collection' Locks In January 2023 Switch Release
But will it land the blow?
Apart from Glover, one of the many other games on display at QUByte's recent showcase was Breakers Collection. We first covered the revival of this arcade and Neo Geo fighting series here on Nintendo Life a number of years ago, and since then it's skipped quite a few of its targeted release dates. Now, in the latest...
News Nintendo Introduces Chloe In Fire Emblem Engage
Meet another new character
One game you'll want to be on the lookout for early on in 2023 is Fire Emblem Engage. In fact, it's out in the first month of the year, launching exclusively on Switch on 20th January, and pre-orders are open now. This upcoming adventure brings both new and old characters together, and in the lead-up to the game's...
Review Resident Evil Village Cloud (Switch) - A Solid Streaming Version For Switch Owners
A cloud tech coin flip winner, mostly
Note: This Cloud Version of Resident Evil: Village was tested on 100MB UW Broadband over WiFi along with 5G mobile connection. The Resident Evil series has seen its ups and downs over the years. After a strong start with the original trilogy (and Code Veronica), Capcom’s seminal horror franchise hit what...
A great game to play elsewhere
Note: This Cloud Version of A Plague Tale: Requiem was tested on 450Mb AT&T Broadband over WIFI, with the router directly adjacent to the Switch dock. On paper, it sounds like offering a ‘cloud version’ of a game is a good idea. The Switch’s hardware was relatively underpowered when it was new, so getting...
News Wavetale Is A Visually Stunning Mix Of Zelda And Journey, Out December
Ride the wave
Publisher Thunderful has unveiled a charming new adventure titled called Wavetale, which combines the fluid traversal of PlayStation classic Journey with the action and puzzle elements seen in The Legend of Zelda. Out December 12th on Switch and other consoles, the game is a visual feast, utilising an abstract art style to depict...
News Welcome To Empyreum Brings Overcooked-Style Gameplay To Hotel Management
Coming early 2023
Hound Picked Games has announced that it is teaming up with first-time developer Tapioca Games on Welcome to Empyreum - a new chaotic hotel management game with the multiplayer mechanics of Overcooked. The title will be heading to Switch in early 2023. Couch co-op has really seen a boom in the past few years thanks to the likes of...
Review Factorio (Switch) - A Most Engrossing Management Sim, Despite Some Issues
A factory sim that never seems to end
If you’ve ever wanted to harness the power of industrialisation, Factorio is certainly the game for you. Stranded on a strange alien world, you must find a way to survive and escape this place using the vestiges of technology left behind by whoever came here first, as well as your own innovations. This is a...
Poll Bayonetta 3 Is Out Today On Switch, Are You Getting It?
Let us know
After years of development updates about Bayonetta 3, the Switch exclusive is now available in certain parts of the world. As you've no doubt seen over the past few weeks, there's been a fair bit of drama with this one - with the original voice of Bayonetta making a series of accusations in an ongoing dispute with Platinum. You can...
News The Nintendo 64 Platformer Glover Is Coming Soon To Switch
A blast from the past
Move aside Mario and Sonic, because Glover is back! Yes, during the latest QUByte Connect 2022 broadcast, it was revealed the Nintendo 64 3D platformer would be making its way to the Switch "soon". This title was originally released on the N64 in 1999 and earlier this year got a Limited Run re-release on the same platform and...
News Ark's Ultimate Survivor Edition For Nintendo Switch Has Been Delayed Again
Update: Now launching November 1st
Update [Fri 28th Oct, 2022 00:55 BST]: Studio Wildcard has today confirmed the major "overhaul" update for Ark: Survival Evolved on Switch will launch on 1st November. This will include vastly improved visual quality and performance, reduced load times and a number of QoL features, like improved inventory...
News Dragon Quest X Offline Switch eShop Demo Goes Live In Japan
Can we get a western release now Square Enix?
Last month, Square Enix rolled out Dragon Quest X: Rise of the Five Tribes Offline for the Nintendo Switch. The downside for fans of this epic role-playing series is that there's been no mention of the game being localised. If you are still eager to see what this offline version of the MMO Dragon Quest...
News Build Your Own Fiendish Levels In Blue Fire's New Free DLC, Out Next Week
Titled 'Void Maker'
2021's Blue Fire, a rather brilliant 3D platformer that mixes up sword-based combat with challenging platforming, is getting yet another free DLC expansion on 1st November, following last year's 'Void of Sorrows'. 'Void Maker' introduced some pretty grotesque stuff, such as levels filled with eyeballs and tons of deadly traps...
Mini Review Sophstar (Switch) - A Solid Shmup Bursting With Originality
Soft touch
Following the excellent Star Hunter DX, Raging Blasters, and Crimzon Clover - World EXplosion from Steam to the Switch eShop is Banana Bytes’ Sophstar, a vertically oriented bullet hell shoot-em-up with clearly delineated sprites set against simplistic rolling backgrounds. There are a whopping nine ships to choose from, all with...
News Stylish '90s Inspired 3D Platformer Lunistice Gets A New Switch Release Date
Relive the PSX & Sega Saturn era
You might remember a 3D platformer named Lunistice that was meant to be released on the Nintendo Switch in September. In the end, it got delayed and has now been locked in for next month. Yes, this 3D platformer inspired by the PSX and Sega Saturn era will be released on 10th November for both the Switch and PC. The...
Review Beacon Pines (Switch) - An Endearing, Engrossing, Explorative Adventure
Gives you the warm fuzzies – and the chills
Playing Beacon Pines feels a bit like early winter nights, where you’re surprised by how quick the darkness creeps up – yet comfy and warm under a blanket. Coming from indie developer Hiding Spot, the setting might look like your usual cute woodsy town populated by anthropomorphic animals, but...
Random Kirby's Dream Buffet To Become A Literary Classic With Book Adaptation
A smörgåsbord of words
Here's the video game-to-book adaptation you never knew you wanted — Kirby's Dream Buffet, 2022's adorable, snack-based party game featuring the pink puffball, is getting its own novel in Japan, Automaton Media reports. Yep, really. We know that Kirby games can get wild with their lore, but Dream Buffet certainly isn't...
News Survival Horror 'Signalis' Arrives On Switch Tomorrow
Sweaty palm time
Tomorrow (27th October) will see the Switch debut of Signalis - a low-poly horror survival game from newcomers rose-engine and publisher Humble Games. The game will be available on the Switch eShop for £15.99 / 19.99€ and based on its reviews, this sounds like we are in for a bargain. Our friends over at Push Square gave...
News Garfield's Take On Mario Party Cooks Up A November Release Date
It's a Lasagna Party
Ahh, cultural icon Garfield. Everyone loves him. But does anyone love him as much as he loves lasagna? Probably not. It's a good thing then that, next month, the orange kitty cat and friends will be holding a grand old party in Garfield Lasagna Party. Publisher Microids has revealed that this party game, which takes the tried...
News River City Girls 2 Gives Marian From 'Double Dragon' A Big Buff In New Trailer
"I got sick of getting punched in the gut"
While we're still waiting for an official release date for River City Girls 2 in the West, WayForward has dropped a brand new trailer featuring Marian, one of the game's new playable characters. And she looks quite a bit different from how many might remember her. Marian is, of course, the main heroine of...
News Old-School DOOM-Like FPS Prodeus Delayed For Nintendo Switch
Update: Out later this week
Update [Tue 25th Oct, 2022 01:30 BST]: The retro inspired first-person shooter Prodeus was meant to be released in the month of September, but was delayed at the last minute to some visual bugs. Fortunately, the developer seems to have sorted these issues out, and will now be releasing the title later this week on...
News Halloween Terror Returns To Overwatch 2
Dr. Junkenstein is back
The spooky season is upon us and to celebrate Blizzard is reviving its 'Halloween Terror' event for Overwatch 2. This new event in Overwatch 2 introduces the next chapter of the Dr. Junkenstein saga with an all-new "limited-time" co-op mission - Junkenstein's Revenge: Wrath of the Bride. Dr. Junkenstein's original co-op...
Review Ultra Kaiju Monster Rancher (Switch) - Bigger Means Better In This Monster Raising Sim
Size definitely matters in this one
In the world of Monster Rancher, bigger doesn’t always mean better, but it certainly doesn’t hurt. The newest entry in the series, Ultra Kaiju Monster Rancher, takes this philosophy and turns it up to epic proportions, creating a world filled with monsters the size of mountains that need to be fed, trained,...
News Cult Of The Lamb To Sacrifice Us To The Blood Moon In New Halloween Event
Starting today
Video games are embracing the spook, but one indie darling that doesn't need to go out of its way to do that just for Halloween is Massive Monster's Cult of the Lamb. But it's doing it anyway! Today, 24th October, the Blood Moon Festival kicks off. This is a brand new, limited-time event where you get a brand new ritual, new base...
News Retro Splatterfest 'Infernax' Gets New Character For Halloween
The Stranger arrives on 25th October
If you're looking for a game to play this Halloween, you can't go wrong with Infernax. This NES-inspired action platformer is full of gruesome bosses and sprite work that will make your stomach churn and can be hard-as-nails at times. But tomorrow, developer Berzerk Studio is giving us more of a reason to revisit...
News 'Try Before You Buy' eShop Sale Offers Biggest Discount Yet On Metroid Dread (North America)
Update: Sale ends soon!
Update: Just to remind you, Nintendo's 'Try Before You Buy' sale is coming to an end very soon. You have until the 25th October – that's this upcoming Tuesday – to grab any deals that take your fancy. Find sale highlights and links to discounted eShop credit vouchers at our store in our original article below. Original...
Round Up The Previews Are In For Pokémon Scarlet & Violet
Early impressions have arrived
The next mainline Pokémon entry Pokémon Scarlet & Violet is out on Switch next month, and as you might have seen previews - including our Nintendo Life one - have now gone live. Although we're a bit worried about the game's performance, the gameplay and new features are actually quite exciting. If you've not...
Video Here's What Alan Wake Remastered Looks Like On Switch
We have something important to tell you
Not so long ago, we brought you the NL verdict on Alan Wake Remastered, the long-rumoured port of last year's PS5, Xbox Series, and PC rerelease of Alan Wake. And it's still a classic, for sure, but there are some rough edges to be found in this version of the game. To show you what we mean, we've managed to...
Still life in the old dog
Chapter 1 - An Overdue Return In the pleasant, reasonably well-kept living room of my small, comfortable home, I sat down on the sofa with a warming mug of strong, milky coffee and booted up my Nintendo Switch. As the main menu flashed into existence before me, a new icon caught my eye. It was bold in its simplicity; a name...
News Tunic's Audio Designer Breaks Down The Game's Deepest Secrets
'Content for no one'
Tunic has been out on the Switch for a little under a month now after gaining an impressive following on Xbox prior to this. As those of you who have played the game will know (and those who haven't should know), Tunic is full of secrets and puzzles. Finding pages of the mysterious manual opens up more of the world than you...
News Pokémon-Like 'Coromon' Gets First Update On Switch, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Enhancements abound
We were charmed by TRAGsoft's take on the monster-collecting genre, Coromon, when it launched this summer (after a short notice delay). For a look back at the old-school Pokémon-style, we found it was a lot of fun and gave it a healthy 7/10 in our review. Now, we've got a reason to go back, as the developer announced that a...
News Resident Evil 2, 3 And 7 Cloud Lock In Nintendo Switch Release Dates
Resident Evil: Village - Cloud Version launches next week
During the Resident Evil showcase earlier today, Capcom confirmed release dates for each of the cloud versions of Resident Evil 2, Resident Evil 3 and Resident Evil 7 for the Nintendo Switch. Resident Evil 2 Cloud will launch on November 11th and will be followed by Resident Evil 3 Cloud on...
News The Illusion Fox Zoroark Is The Next Addition To Pokémon Unite
Can you hear them roar-k?
Pokémon Unite's next combatant has been revealed! Zoroark, Gen V's Illusion Fox Pokémon, will be coming to the MOBA on 27th October. Zoroark was one of the new Pokémon discovered in a recent datamine for the game, and now TiMi Studio Group's battler has confirmed that the slate-coloured fox will be playable from next...
News 'Totally Accurate Battle Simulator' Charges Its Way To A November Switch Release
Switch changes also detailed
Ever since Totally Accurate Battle Simulator (TABS) was announced for Switch back in May's Indie Showcase, we have been eagerly awaiting news on when the immensely popular wobbly experience would be leading the charge onto the small screen - if you can really call that a charge. Today we have learned not only that the...
News Atooi's 'Run Box Run' Will Be Free If You Own Any Of Its Previous Switch Games
The best possible price
Publisher and developer Atooi is doing something pretty interesting with its upcoming party title, Run Box Run. Launching on the Switch on 3rd November, the online multiplayer game is a cute escape room title with trivia intermissions for up to 13 players. In a bold move to get that multiplayer base up and running rapidly,...
News Grab Your Torch, Alan Wake Remastered Is Out Now On Nintendo Switch
Follow my light
Surprise! You might have forgotten that Alan Wake Remastered was quietly announced for the Switch earlier this year, but now you know for sure, because it's out right now. Alan Wake originally launched as a console exclusive on the Xbox 360 back in May 2010 from developer Remedy Entertainment. After teaming up with publisher Epic...
News Milestone A-hoy! Return To Monkey Island Becomes Fastest Selling Game In The Series
Confirmed by Stan
What grew from many years in waiting has become a stellar opening month for Return to Monkey Island. We loved the game (our glowing 9/10 review proves it), and it looks as if we were not alone in our admiration as Devolver Digital has announced that Guybrush Ulysses Threepwood's wonderful return has become the fastest selling game...
News Buddy Simulator 1984 Is A Heartwarming Horror Game With A Touch Of Undertale
Build a buddy
Cosy and horror aren't two things we often put together, but Buddy Simulator 1984 is billed as a wholesome horror game all about friendship. And publisher Feardemic has revealed that Not a Sailor Studios' game is coming to Switch on 27th October, just in time for Halloween! Buddy Simulator 1984 first launched on Steam in February...
News Two Konami Castlevania Characters Join The Fight In Brawlhalla
Simon Belmont and Alucard are ready for battle
Update [Thu 20th Oct, 2022 05:00 BST]: Simon Belmont and Alucard from the Castlevania series have officially joined Brawlhalla today. This includes the new map Dracula's Castle and an inverted version of the same level. Original story [Sun 11th Sep, 2022 02:30 BST]:
News Minecraft Dungeons Season 3 'Fauna Faire' Starts Today - Pets, Mobs & More
Spooky Fall is also returning
Update [Thu 20th Oct, 2022 01:30 BST]: This new seasonal update for Minecraft Dungeons has now gone live. As noted on the official Minecraft Dungeons patch notes page, this update will appear as Version 1.16.1.0 on the Nintendo Switch. You can see what's included in the following videos and original post below: "Come...
News Arcade-Style Shmup 'Sophstar' Locks In Physical Release On Switch
Digital pre-order discount also available
Adding to what has already been a stellar year for retro-inspired shoot 'em ups, Red Art Games has today announced that it will be overseeing a physical release for Sophstar which will launch December 16th, 2022. There will be two different editions of the release for you to get your hands on: Standard and...
Random Mickey Mouse's Murderous Eyes In Disney Dreamlight Valley Have Been Fixed
Gosh...
Disney Dreamlight Valley is all harmless, lovely, Disney-endorsed fun, correct? Well... unless the game's iteration of Mickey Mouse has scared the living daylights out of you. For weeks, players have been unsettled by the iconic mouse's eyes. Sounds simple, but if you see it in action, then you might be a bit perturbed. Basically, Mickey's...
Random Fortnite's Evil Dead Crossover Includes A Hilarious Spider-Man Reference
A Sam Raimi celebration
Fortnite is prone to the most ridiculous crossovers. Marvel and DC characters are pretty typical for video game cameos at this point, sure, but it gets amazing when you start throwing in Street Fighter, Dragon Ball, Star Wars, and Naruto. It's brilliant. Watching Goku chase after Doctor Strange with a lightsaber never gets...
News Disney Dreamlight Valley Scar's Kingdom Update Is Live Today, Here Are The Patch Notes
Update: The patch is now up!
Update [Wed 19th Oct, 2022 14:10 BST]: The patch should now be live! As Gameloft said earlier, it may potentially take a bit longer for all platforms to update, but it's on the way for sure now! Make sure you check on your console to see if the update is ready to download, and then have a look at what you can do in the...
News Among Us Gets New Update On Switch, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
In space, no one can hear you scream
Innersloth's runaway success Among Us continues to surprise and delight many, and today, the game has received a brand new update with lots of bug fixes, a few title cosmetic items, and the ability to have your pet, Chewie, match your Crewmate's colour! The hit title is heading to Meta Quest and Steam VR on 10th...
Review Dragon Ball: The Breakers (Switch) - Dares To Be Different From Other Dragon Balls
Survive in the nightmare that is the Dragon Ball universe
Video games based on the Dragon Ball franchise usually have a very specific focus. While there have been the occasional RPGs like Kakarot or The Legacy of Goku thrown into the mix, most have been firmly focused on fighting your way across the series’ story. However, Dragon Ball: The...
News '90s-Inspired Platformer Clive 'N' Wrench Will Finally Land On Switch Early 2023
Hopping into the new year
Clive 'N' Wrench is a name we've been reporting on since the Wii U days — which, believe it or not, is a long time ago! It's been in development for 12 years, even. But publisher Numskull Games has revealed that the wait won't be much longer, as the 3D platformer will be launching in February 2023. Starring Clive, the...