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Tuesday5th Mar 2024
News Former Switch Exclusive Octopath Traveler "Delisted" On The eShop, But There's No Need To Worry
Update: Square Enix is "working on this"
Update [Tue 5th Mar, 2024 12:55 GMT]: Square Enix has publicly acknowledged Octopath Traveler's temporary removal from the Switch eShop. The publisher and developer — who worked with former Tenchu developer Acquire to create the turn-based RPG — states "We are working on this and will update when the...
News Upcoming Roguelike 'Power Of Ten' Brings Asteroids-Style Space Shooting To Switch
That's no moon
Indie developer Pew Times Three has announced that the Asteroids-style space roguelike Power of Ten will be blasting onto the Switch eShop on 20th March. This one launched on Steam earlier this year and has since gone on to build up a steady stream of 'Very Positive' reviews. In Power of Ten, you will contro
News Pokémon-Like Temtem Announces Final Major Updates And Removal Of Monetisation
Crema: "We’re actually very happy with the final product"
We've got some big news for all the "Tamers" out there today, with the Pokémon-like online game Temtem announcing the final major updates for the game as well as the removal of monetisation. In an incredibly lengthy message to the game's community, developer Crema revealed Patch 1.7 and...
Monday4th Mar 2024
Guide Best Nintendo Switch Demos - Try Before You Buy On Switch eShop
Play before you pay
Updated with Unicorn Overlord. Enjoy! Since its launch back in 2017, the amount of quality games that have come to Switch is simply staggering. Nintendo's system has quite literally thousands of titles to enjoy, many of them absolutely free to download and play, and many of the others with free demos available on the Switch...
Review Top Racer Collection (Switch) - Three Classic Racers And The Odd Backfire
One for the Gear-heads
Racing game fans who’ve been around since the SNES era are likely to be familiar with the Top Gear series. Developed by Gremlin Graphics (later Gremlin Interactive) as the SNES equivalent of its Lotus games on other consoles, it’s the closest Nintendo’s 16-bit system got to its own version of Sega’s classic arcade game...
News Hack And Slash Through A Surreal Nightmare In Action RPG 'Death Of A Wish'
Things are about to get trippy
Developer melessthanthree and publisher Syndicate Atomic have announced that the surreal-looking action RPG Death of a Wish will hack and slash its way to Switch next week on 11th March. One look at the above trailer gives a pretty good idea of just how trippy things are going to get in this one. In it, you will play...
Mini Review A Void Hope (Switch) - A Dark, Immersive, Creepy Little Game
"If you look long enough into the void..."
Elden Pixels has built a strong reputation for itself with its Alwa games, both offering a great take on the traditional Metroidvania formula, but its latest release tries to do something quite a bit different. A Void Hope certainly carries on some of the level design and exploration elements central to the...
Sunday3rd Mar 2024
Feature Nintendo Life eShop Selects & Readers' Choice (February 2024)
The best eShop games of February, chosen by you and us!
Spring is about to...spring. But do you know what else is waiting for us? Nintendo Life eShop Selects and the new Readers Choice winner for February 2024. As always, staff and contributors at Nintendo Life decide on the top three by an internal vote, all from eShop games we've reviewed on the...
News Hyperdimension Neptunia: Re;Birth Trilogy Launches On Switch In 2024
Three titles return
To kick off 2024, Idea Factory has announced it will be releasing the Hyperdimension Neptunia Re;Birth trilogy series on the Switch eShop in 2024. The team has shared the first details about this trilogy in a PR. The same collection will also be getting a physical release on the Switch in Japan this May, but there's no mention...
Saturday2nd Mar 2024
News Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2's Latest Update Adds New Game Mode, Stage Layouts, Items And More
A long list of balance changes, too
If you're still duking it out in Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2, you'll be pleased to hear a new update has now been released. Update 1.7 includes the new game mode "rotation", new stage layouts, new campaign power-ups (including the Perfect Krabby Patty), a handful of new items, bug fixes, a general update, and a...
News Omori Physical Collector's Edition For Switch Comes With A Piano Music Box
Pre-orders are now live
The 2022 horror RPG OMORI will be getting a physical collector's edition for Switch in Summer 2024, courtesy of Fangamer. This collector's edition will come with a collector's box, sheet music booklet, ephemera envelope, pinwheel kit, pressed flower bookmark, Mari's drawing, bottle cap magnet, Hobbeez receipt, Othermart...
News Dave The Diver Getting Physical Switch Release With Guilty Gear Collab Content
Announced for Japan, pre-orders now live
Update [Sat 2nd Mar, 2024 05:00 GMT]: Pre-orders for this Japanese physical release of Dave The Diver have now officially gone live on Playasia (thanks, Nintendo Everything). As previously noted, this version of the game is re
Friday1st Mar 2024
News Balatro Removed From European Nintendo eShops Due To Ratings Switch
"We are especially disappointed in the actions of the ratings board"
LocalThunk's excellent roguelike deckbuilder Balatro has been removed from various Switch eShops "without any advance warning" following an apparent age rating change from 3+ to 18+ by European ratings board PEGI. Publisher Playstack issued a statement via Twitter saying the...
Review Balatro (Switch) - Devilishly Compelling Cardplay, And A Clear GOTY Contender
A full house
Editor's note: Following the publication of this review, it has come to light that the game has been removed from European Switch eShops following a ratings change from 3+ to 18+ which, according to publisher Playstack, came "without any advance warning". <related ids="162972"> You can read the publisher's statement in our story...
News 505 Games Shuts Multiple Offices As Remedy Acquires Rights To Control IP
Total control
505 Games, an Italian video game publisher responsible for multiple releases on the Switch including Ghostrunner and a cloud version of Control, has announced it will be shutting down offices located in Germany, Spain, and France. This information comes from Gamereactor via Eurogamer, and it's reportedly part of the previously...
News Head To Outer Space In The New Free Update For Vampire Survivors
The 'Space-54 update' has arrived
If you're still enjoying the roguelite bullet shooter Vampire Survivors, you might want to check out its latest update which sends players to space (again). It's officially titled the 'Space-54 Update' and is completely free. It adds one new bonus stage, two new characters, four new weapons, a new relic, and seven...
Thursday29th Feb 2024
News WarioWare-Like Minigame Collection 'Super 56' Brings The Party To Switch This Year
One-button fun
WarioWare: Move It! came to Switch in 2023 and threw us back into the wild world of wacky minigames. Those who enjoyed the experience might want to check out SUPER 56, which launches on Switch later this year and looks to be just as bonkers. From indie development team Onion Soup Interactive and publisher WhisperGames, SUPER 56...
News 'Death Trick: Double Blind' Brings A Murder Mystery To The Circus Next Month
Round up, round up
If you cast your mind back to the November 2023 Indie World showcase, you might recall seeing a mystery-filled visual novel called Death Trick: Double Blind. Well, even if you don't, this circus story has now revealed a release date of 14th March and it has scored a new trailer too. Developed by Misty Mountain Studio, Death Trick...
Review Penny's Big Breakaway (Switch) - A Furiously Fast & Fun Platformer With Sega Spirit
A Penny for your thoughts
It’s now been nearly seven years (yes, really) since the release of Sonic Mania, which indisputably marked a high point for Sega’s troubled blue mascot. Much of the game's success could be attributed to the team of passionate and talented fans (led by Christian Whitehead) that came together to develop it, but rather...
News Jam Out To The Penny's Big Breakaway OST, Now Available To Stream
Yo-yo!
We were treated to the surprise release of Penny's Big Breakaway last week during the February 2024 Nintendo Direct: Partner Showcase and now Evening Star has dropped yet another way to keep us thinking about the 3D platformer at all costs. Tee Lopes' vibe-filed score for Penny's Big Breakaway is now available to stream on just about ever
News Surprise! Dragon Ball: The Breakers Season 5 Adds Cross-Play
Update: The season starts today!
Update [Thu 29th Feb, 2024 06:30 GMT]: Here's your reminder that Season 5 of Dragon Ball: The Breakers goes live today. This season also includes the addition of cross-play which will allow you to play with friends on PlayStation, Xbox and PC platforms. Original article [Tue 27th Feb, 2024 03:25 GMT]: Bandai...
Wednesday28th Feb 2024
Review Star Wars: Dark Forces Remaster (Switch) - Another Must-Play From Nightdive
Rebels' gun
Following its stellar remaster work on the likes of Quake, Quake II, and the Turok series, Nightdive Studios is back with another glimpse into the world of retro first-person shooters. This time, we’re heading into the Star Wars universe with Star Wars: Dark Forces Remaster, an intriguing game in more ways than one. On the one hand, it...
News Metroidvania 'Turbo Kid' Brings Gore, Pixel Art And BMX Tricks To The Apocalypse
Pedal to the metal
Publisher and developer Outerminds has unveiled an all-new trailer for the upcoming retro-inspired metroidvania Turbo Kid and it is looking rather awesome. Based on the 2015 award-winning indie film of the same name (for which you can find the trailer here), Turbo Kid will see you exploring an apocalyptic wasteland, armed with a...
Tuesday27th Feb 2024
Review Pentiment (Switch) - Obsidian's Medieval Murder Mystery Is Portable Perfection
Renaissance, man
Listen. We've already reviewed Obsidian's superlative Pentiment over on our sister site Pure Xbox, where we gave it an excellent 9/10 score. However, now that we've been given the opportunity to return to 16th-century Bavaria all over again in this fantastic Switch port, we daresay it's better — worthy of a slight amendment to...
News Another Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Beat 'Em Up Is Coming To Switch This April
Wrath of the Mutants returns
The heroes in a half shell are popping up all over the place these days in original games, DLC, classic collections and movies. And guess what — there's even more to come! GameMill Entertainment, Cradle Games and Raw Thrills have today announced (via IGN) that Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Arcade: Wrath of the Mutants...
News Disney Dreamlight Valley Gets A New Update, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Monsters, Inc. has arrived
After teasing a Monsters, Inc. update, the new update for Disney Dreamlight Valley adds Mike Wazowski and Sulley on 28th February 2024. This it the first major update of the new year, with the team excited to officially welcome players to The Laugh Floor. Below is a brief message from the team, along with the full patch...
Random Check Out This Cool SNES-Style Digital Game Manual For Pepper Grinder
Dig into the "free demo" today
During last week's Partner Showcase, Devolver Digital provided an update for game Pepper Grinder, revealing the action-packed platformer would be released for Nintendo Switch on 28th March 2024. Apart from a demo, which you can download now from the Switch eShop, Devolver Digital has now also shared a cool Super...
News Stardew Valley Creator Shares Update About Version 1.6 Release
March launch for PC and console "will follow" ASAP
Last month, Stardew Valley creator Eric 'ConcernedApe' Barone mentioned how he was finally done adding "major new content" for the next update. Now, to mark the 8th anniversary of the game, he's finally locked in a release date for Version 1.6. It will be arriving next month on 19th March 2024, but...
Monday26th Feb 2024
Community What's The Best Switch eShop Game We Missed? (February 2024)
Your favourite game for eShop Selects
Update: In response to many comments and a surge of votes, we will be reviewing Balatro for the Switch! Thanks to all of those who shared their thoughts with us on the game! It's back! We're almost at the end of February already — yes, even with the extra day in this fine Leap Year. Our monthly Nintendo...
News Inti Creates' Gunvolt Records: Cychronicle Temporarily Removed From Switch eShop (US)
Back soon!
Inti Creates has today announced that its recently released musical rhythm game GUNVOLT RECORDS: Cychronicle has been temporarily removed from the North American Switch eShop. Revealed in a tweet from the studio, Inti Creates stated that the removal was down to a "change in ratings". The team is endeavouring to get the issue sorted and...
