Switch eShop News
July2023
Poll Pikmin 4 Is Out On Switch This Week, Will You Be Getting It?
Another big first-party Nintendo release has arrived
Nintendo this week releases the fourth mainline entry in the Pikmin series. Yes, the little buds are back in Pikmin 4 on the Switch, and this time they've got a new doggo companion named Oatchi to assist them. In our own review here on Nintendo Life, we awarded the latest chapter in the series...
Review Nobunaga's Ambition: Awakening - Rich, Addictive Strategy That Scrapes By On Switch
A united Japan is within your grasp
The Sengoku period of Japanese history is as fascinating and dramatic as any soap opera. There was treachery, romance, and conflict in every corner of the nation; even historical accounts of the period read like a dramatised version of events. Few series let you dive into this fascinating period of Japanese...
News Toree 3D And Super Kiwi 64 Developer Hints At New Project
A reveal is "hopefully" coming soon
Toree 3D developer Siactro is currently hard at work on a new update for the classic-inspired 3D platformer Super Kiwi 64. Unfortunately, it is taking a bit longer than expected, due to the scope of it, but should be ready to reveal in the near future. That's not all, with the talented solo developer also hinting...
News EA Sports FC 24 Apparently "Running Great" On Switch, Will Include "All The Modes"
But cross-play won't be in the Nintendo version
EA last week gave Nintendo Switch fans a first look at its new series EA Sports FC 24, due out this September. If you're still curious to know exactly how the game plays on Nintendo's aging hybrid hardware, according to EA's VP executive producer John Shepherd, it's "running great". He mentioned this...
Video Sega Releases Stunning Opening Animation For Sonic Superstars
"Coming this fall"
Following an ESRB rating for Sonic Superstars yesterday, Sega has now shared the official opening cinematic for the game. It's another stunning 2D animation featuring Sonic and the gang, even the returning character Fang is featured. According to the official description, the music has been done by legendary composers Tee Lopes...
PSA Pikmin 4 Has Already Leaked Online, Watch Out For Spoilers
Not again!
Nintendo is days out from releasing Pikmin 4 on the Switch, but unfortunately, the game has already been leaked online. According to multiple reports, the ROM is now on the internet. We've taken a look and it seems some people in certain parts of the world have already got their hands on early copies of the game. It means you might want...
News Mind-Bending Puzzler Patrick's Parabox Brings The Head Scratchers To Switch This Month
Think inside the box
Developer Patrick Taylor and publisher Draknek & Friends have announced that the award-winning box puzzler Patrick's Parabox will be making its way to Switch on 26th July. Originally released on PC last year with thousands of overwhelmingly positive reviews on Steam, Patrick's Parabox is a puzzle game where you are tasked...
News Doomsday Hunters Is A Frantic Roguelike Shooter Blasting Onto Switch This Week
Pre-order discount now available on the eShop
Indie publisher and developer MoreGames has today announced that its twin-stick roguelike shooter, Doomsday Hunters, will be leaving early access and heading to Switch in just two days — that's 20th July, if you were wondering. The game has been nine years in the making and combines some wonderfully...
News Criminally Cute Pixel Art Platformer 'Chicken Journey' Hatches On Switch Next Month
Cluck cluck, etc
What came first: the chicken or the egg? This is a question that cute 2D platformer Chicken Journey will attempt to answer when it launches on Nintendo Switch next month on August 22nd, 2023. Boasting absolutely adorable visuals along with comedic writing and stress-free gameplay, Chicken Journey is shaping up to be a strong...
News Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom "Most Downloaded" Switch Game In The First Half Of 2023 (Japan)
Nintendo confirms
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom has been an absolutely massive release for Nintendo and months later it's still enjoying success in the sales charts. We've seen it dominating Switch sales in Japan for some time now thanks to Famitsu data, and on the Switch eShop in the same region, it's also been just as popular. In an...
News Nintendo Updates Pikmin 4 To Version 1.0.1, Here's What's Included
Launching on Switch later this week
Pikmin 4 isn't out on the Switch yet, but Nintendo has already released a new update ahead of its launch later this week. As highlighted by Perfectly Nintendo, the latest update bumps the game up to Version 1.0.1. Below are the patch notes revealing how "various issues" have been addressed to improve the overall...
News Stardew Valley Creator Reveals New Details About Version 1.6
New content and surprises are on the way
Back in April, Eric 'ConcernedApe' Barone reconfirmed his lifestyle-farming simulation Stardew Valley would be getting a Version 1.6 update. While the focus is "mostly" related to changes for modders, there is some new game content. Now, in a new update on social media, he's shared a bit about what to expect...
News Survivor: Castaway Island Makes The Leap From TV Show To Switch Game This October
Eventide Island has got nothing on this
The ratings for Survivor today might not be anything like what they were back in the early 2000s, but that hasn't stopped publisher Microids from getting in on Survivor: Castaway Island — a game based on the once-popular TV show that will be coming to Switch on 3rd October. Developed by Magic Pockets,...
Exclusive 16-Bit-Inspired 'Tiny Thor' Smashes His Way To Switch This August
*thunderous applause
We've had our eye on Asylum Square and Gameforge's Tiny Thor for a while, and today Nintendo Life can exclusively reveal that the little chap is landing on Switch, Mjölnir in hand, on 3rd August 2023. A 16-bit-style platforming adventure with pixel art by veteran artist Henk Nieborg and a soundtrack from Turrican veter
News 'Ginsha' Combines Lovely Pixel Art Visuals With Slick Action-RPG Gameplay
Launching on Switch next month
Publisher PolarityFlow has announced that its 2D action-adventure title Ginsha will launch on the Switch eShop on August 24th, 2023. Boasting gorgeous pixel art visuals with classic Metroidvania design and slick action-RPG gameplay, Ginsha contains six distinctive planets to explore with interconnected regions with...
News First-Person Action Platformer Neon White Scores A Physical Switch Release
Pre-orders now available
Neon White might not necessarily be widely known, but the first-person action platform card shooter where you must exterminate demons from Heaven is well worth your time. If you have been holding out for a physical release, since it arrived on the Switch eShop in June last year, we've got some good news. Physical...
News Master Detective Archives: Rain Code Writer "Would Love To Make A Sequel"
And he's open to "opinions and feedback"
Spike Chunsoft released its noir detective adventure game Master Detective Archives: Rain Code on the Switch at the end of last month and it's been well-received so far. Here on Nintendo Life, we gave the game seven out of ten stars - noting how it was definitely worth checking out if you're a fan of the...
News 'Nintendo Magazine 2023 Summer' Showcases Upcoming Switch Releases
54 pages covering all things Switch
Nintendo has today uploaded its Summer 2023 magazine - showcasing some already available titles on the system as well as the upcoming releases for the remainder of 2023. The good news is the 54-page magazine has also been made available in English, so you can not only look at all the colourful pages but also read...
News Save Up To 50% On Games And DLC In Koei Tecmo's eShop Summer Sale
Atelier Ryza, Fatal Frame, Monster Rancher all included!
Koei Tecmo has today kicked off its eShop summer sale, offering up to 50% off select titles until 30th July. There is a lot on offer here including games, DLC and even season passes, with varying discounts applied to each. You can use the sale period to pick up Atelier Ryza 1-3 with a tasty...
News Rebuild Fragmented Objects In Cosy Switch Puzzler 'The Shape Of Things'
Launching next month
Adding to an ever-growing list of cosy games on Switch is Hyper Three Studio's The Shape of Things, launching next month on August 31st, 2023. Inspired by the basic concept of a Rubik's Cube, The Shape of Things requires you to rebuild fragmented objects by simply rotating, panning, or scaling them until you, well... find the...
PSA Pikmin 4 Preload Now Live On Nintendo Switch
Make some space for these little buds
Pikmin 4 is just a week out, and if you happen to have preordered a digital copy of the game from the Switch eShop, you can now preload it. The game download should already be underway unless you need to free up some space on your system or have certain other settings disabled. While the demo was only around...
News Inti Creates Announces New 2D Action Side-Scroller 'Umbraclaw' For Switch
From the director of Blaster Master Zero
Japanese developer Inti Creates (known for series like Mega Man Zero and Azure Striker Gunvolt) has today announced a new 2D action side-scrolling game called Umbraclaw. It's currently "deep in development" and is the newest game from the Blaster Master Zero director Satoru Nishizawa. You'll take control of...
News Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince Has "One Save Slot Per Switch Account"
You can still use multiple accounts on one Switch
More details have been released about Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince - the next entry in the monster battle spin-off series, coming to the Nintendo Switch this December. If you are planning to pick this one up, it's been revealed there will only be "one save slot per Switch account". Noisy...
News EA Sports FC 24 Switch Gameplay Trailer Revealed, Frostbite Engine Confirmed
Goodbye legacy edition
After a teaser earlier this week, Electronic Arts has now shared a first look at EA Sports FC 24 running on Nintendo Switch. Players can look forward to Volta Football, Ultimate Team (now including women's football), player and manager career modes, Joy-Con multiplayer and it's all powered by EA's Frostbite Engine. The game...
Random Digital Foundry Says Switch 'Last Of Us' Clone Has "No Redeeming Features Whatsoever"
"The worst game we've ever reviewed"
Do you remember earlier this month when people spotted that a blatant clone of Naughty Dog's The Last of Us had appeared on the Switch eShop, lovingly titled The Last Hope - Dead Zone Survival? We didn't think much of it at an initial glance — heck, the £0.99 price tag didn't fill us with hope — but the tech...
Round Up Every Switch Game Announced At Limited Run's 2023 Showcase
More than 20 announcements!
Limited Run today aired another major showcase announcing all sorts of new, old and returning games. It was a pretty packed-out show in all honesty, so we've put together this round up highlighting not only the major announcements but also the ones we didn't get to spotlight. In the coming months Switch owners can look...
News PlayStation Exclusive Platformer Tomba! Is Getting A Nintendo Switch Release
"Stay tuned for more info"
Another classic that will be returning to modern platforms in the near future is the original Tomba! game. Yes, at Limited Run's showcase earlier on, the company aired a special reveal trailer, which you can see above. This platform adventure, which was generally well-received by critics back in 1997/98, was originally...
Well excuse me, Limited Run Games!
The infamous CD-i titles Link: The Faces of Evil and Zelda: The Wand of Gamelon will apparently be getting a "spiritual successor" known as Arzette: The Jewel of Faramore. This entirely new game developed by Seedy Eye Software is described as an "interactive animated adventure". Some of the talent involved in this...
News M2's 'Kyukyoku Tiger-Heli Collection' For Switch Has Been Rated By The ESRB
Update: Limited Run confirms western release
Update [Thu 13th Jul, 2023 00:25 BST]: Limited Run Games has now confirmed a western physical release of Kyukyoku Tiger-Heli Collection for the Nintendo Switch. You can find the full list of included games below. KYUKYOKU TIGER (Japan Arcade Single Player Version) KYUKYOKU TIGER (Japan Arcade Two...
News Gex Trilogy Collection Announced For Nintendo Switch
Revealed during the Limited Run Games Showcase
Way back in 2021, Square Enix was spotted filing a trademark for the forgotten '90s platforming mascot Gex. Now, today during the Limited Run Games Showcase for 2023, dreams have come true, with the publisher announcing the return of the anthropomorphic gecko. It's not one or two, but three games in a...
Bidet boost
Gosh, the end is actually in sight now, huh? Yes, Wave 5 for the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Booster Course Pass is finally here, bringing us one step closer to the grand finale with another batch of new and remade Mario Kart content. In addition to the usual mix of revamped courses from Mario Kart games of yore, Wave 5 introduces a brand new...
News MythForce Brings Roguelike Action And '80s Cartoon Aesthetics To Switch This September
A fantasy throwback
First revealed for Switch in the June 2023 Direct, MythForce caught our attention with its first-person roguelike gameplay and Saturday morning cartoon visuals. Originally slated for "Q3" of this year, developer Beamdog and publisher Aspyr have now announced that the game will be coming our way on 12th September, and there's even...
Turning lead into gold
The Atelier series has expanded at an impressive rate over the past couple of decades. The most recent game — Atelier Ryza 3 — is the 24th mainline entry in a series that has had a new release almost every year since 1997. However, due to the franchise's more niche appeal, not every entry has made it out of Japan due to...
News Digital Eclipse Reveals 'Making Of Karateka' Interactive Documentary For Switch
A legend returns
Hot on the heels of the wonderful Atari 50 compilation, Digital Eclipse has revealed The Gold Master Series, a range of self-published games that will act as interactive documentaries. The first of these is The Making of Karateka, which will be available on Switch and other platforms later this year. It will dive extensively into...
Review Oxenfree II: Lost Signals (Switch) - Even Better Than The Essential Original
Tuned to perfection?
Playing through Oxenfree II: Lost Signals will feel instantly familiar to anyone who’s experienced the original. Developer Night School Studio hasn’t gone out of its way here to create anything wildly different to its debut title, but has wisely opted to implement everything it's learned over the past seven years or so to...
News A New Hellboy Game Has Been Announced For Nintendo Switch
Update: New trailer, game "coming soon"
Update [Wed 12th Jul, 2023 05:45 BST]: At ID@Xbox today, a new trailer was revealed for the action-brawler Hellboy Web of Wyrd. The game will apparently be "coming soon". "World premier of the new gameplay trailer of the upcoming Hellboy Web of Wyrd, an action-brawler-roguelite from Upstream Arcade and Good...
News Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Has Been Updated To Version 2.4.0, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
New characters and Wave 5 now available
Nintendo has just released 'Wave 5' of the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Booster Course Pass DLC on the Switch. Today's update comes with three new characters (Kamek, Wiggler and Petey Piranha) and two new cups and eight new tracks. There are also some general adjustments to characters and vehicles, a number of fixes...
News Level-5 Launches Yo-Kai Watch 10th Anniversary Website
A number of initiatives are planned
Although Level-5 is busy with a new Professor Layton game for the Nintendo Switch, it's also found some time to celebrate the 10th anniversary of its spirit-themed RPG series Yo-kai Watch. The original game made its debut on 3DS in 2013 in Japan and was followed by a local release here in the West in 2015/16...
Gallery Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince "Sneak Peek" - Heroes, Story & World
Launching on Switch this December
Last month, Square Enix lifted the lid on Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince, a new entry in the 'Monsters' spin-off series. It's arriving on the Nintendo Switch on 1st December and focuses on Psaro, a familiar individual (if you've played Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen) cursed by his own father and...
News Square Enix's Dragon Quest Series Has Now Sold Over 88 Million Units Worldwide
How many have you played?
Square Enix recently revealed its role-playing series Final Fantasy has now sold more than 180 million units worldwide. One other RPG series that seems to be doing well is Dragon Quest. In the same Final Fantasy press release, the company has revealed this particular series has now sold more than 88 million units...
News Dordogne's Latest Update Flows Onto Switch Today, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
An improved trip down memory lane
Publisher Focus Entertainment has today revealed a brand new update for the watercolour narrative adventure Dordogne, aimed at fixing certain bugs and bringing about some quality-of-life improvements. Alongside patching specific problems in the game, it looks like developer Un Je Ne Sais Quoi has also worked to...
News Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak Version 16.0.1 Out Now On Switch, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Download it now
Following a major update in June, Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak this week received its Version 16.0.1 patch for Switch. If you want to keep playing the Sunbreak DLC as well as the game's online component, you'll need to download and install this latest update. As for what it includes, it's a much smaller one - fixing some bugs to...
News AEW: Fight Forever Is Getting A Free 30-Player Battle Royale Mode Update
"Last wrestler standing"
In a surprise announcement, THQ Nordic has revealed its new release AEW: Fight Forever will be receiving a new battle royale mode update. No release date or platforms have been confirmed just yet, but the update will apparently be "available soon". It will be a free download where 30 wrestlers duke it out across one...
Video Digital Foundry's Technical Analysis Of AEW: Fight Forever
How does the Switch version hold up?
The new wrestling game AEW: Fight Forever has been out for just over a week now, and the tech experts at Digital Foundry have now released their own review of the game, detailing the performance on the Nintendo Switch. This game is running on Unreal Engine 4 and in docked mode has a resolution of 720p. As for...
News After Heaps Of Legal Drama, Devil Engine Gets Its Own Physical Edition On Switch
Game's composer isn't happy
You might remember back in 2020 and 2021, there was a boatload of legal drama surrounding the rather brilliant shmup Devil Engine, whereby the game's artist and composer - siblings Thomas and Joseph Bailey - had claimed that developer Tristan Chapman (known on Twitter as 'Sinoc229') had been utilising their respective...
News Sinister Fishing Adventure 'Dredge' Receives Second Free Update On Switch
"Live on all platforms"
Black Salt's "sinister fishing adventure" game Dredge has just received its second major update on the Nintendo Switch. This latest one adds new wildlife events, a "passive mode" - allowing you to swim about the sea in peace, a photo mode, a new character, and new aberrations. The third update will follow this one adding...
News Nintendo Introduces Pikmin 4 With A Handy New Video Guide
"Get to know your little buds"
Pikmin 4's release is fast approaching, and as part of this, Nintendo has begun marketing the game to both new and returning fans. The latest trailer uploaded to its official YouTube channel is essentially a crash course in all things Pikmin. You'll learn how to obtain Pikmin, how exactly they work, what each one...
News Mortal Kombat 1 Shows Off Returning Characters In Jaw-Dropping New Trailer
See more "reimagined versions of iconic characters"
One of the most anticipated releases in the second half of 2023 is Mortal Kombat 1, and the good news is it's already been confirmed for the Switch. With this in mind, NetherRealm Studios has today released a brand new gameplay trailer featuring returning characters like Smoke, Rain, Scorpion and...
Exclusive Marble It Up! Ultra Rolls Out On Switch Next Month
Ultraballsy move
The Marble Collective — makers of Marble It Up!, a ball-rolling platformer that Nintendo Life readers brought to our attention in one of our Games We Missed community round-ups — has revealed a new game in the series: Marble It Up! Ultra is coming to Switch on 17th August. Also launching on PC and all the other main platforms...
News 'The Past Within' Is A Spooky Co-Op Puzzle Adventure, Launching On Switch Today
Update: New release-day trailer goes live
Update [Thu 6th Jul, 2023 13:10 BST]: The intriguing-looking The Past Within is out on Switch today, and developer Rusty Lake has put out a new trailer giving an even better idea of what this co-op puzzler entails. Check it out above, original story below... Original Story [Tue 27th Jun, 2023 12:15...
News NightmareScape Sounds New, But It's Actually A Renamed Port Of An Existing Title
And not a very well received one, either
If you've seen mention of a game called NightmareScape coming to the Switch and are thinking "Oooh, this looks like a brand new game!", well it's not. A brand new game, that is. It's actually a port of an existing title on PC and PlayStation called In Nightmare that's been renamed for the Switch. Why? Well,...
Mini Review Gimmick! Special Edition (Switch) - A Rare And Wonderful 8-Bit Gem
Shoot for the stars
Gimmick! is one of the most valuable after-market titles for the Famicom, and even more so for the NES, where it only received a limited release in Scandinavia as Mr. Gimmick. Sunsoft, the publisher, was an unsung hero of the 8 and 16-bit gaming eras, with titles like Batman, Gremlins 2, Panorama Cotton, and Waku Waku 7 to its...
News Marvelous Reveals Opening Anime Movie For Upcoming Action RPG Silent Hope
Digital pre-orders are now available
With all of the Mario-themed news that came out of June's Nintendo Direct, it is easy to forget about some of the smaller titles that will be making their way to Switch this year. One such game is Silent Hope, a dungeon-crawling action RPG from Marvelous Europe which has today caught our eye again after the...
Round Up The Reviews Are In For Everybody 1-2-Switch!
What did the critics think?
Nintendo's latest game release Everybody 1-2-Switch! has been out for almost a week now, and if you're still on the fence about this Joy-Con and mobile app party game, here's a round up of some of the critic reviews so far. Starting off with our own here on Nintendo Life, we said it was a perfectly serviceable party game...
News 3DS Beat 'Em Up River City: Rival Showdown Comes To Switch This October
Update: Worldwide release confirmed
Update [Thu 6th Jul, 2023 04:30 BST]: Arc System Works has now officially confirmed River City: Rival Showdown will be launching worldwide for Switch eShop on 12th October. It will be priced at $24.99 USD (or your regional equivalent) and includes language support options for English, Japanese, Korean,...
Mini Review Crime O'Clock (Switch) - 'Where's Wally' With A Temporal Twist, Clever But Repetitive
Playing for time
Crime O’Clock is a stylish-looking, screen-searching detective game that was featured in Nintendo’s Indie World Showcase back in April. The latest game from Milan-based development team Bad Seed, it promises to blend time travel with crime solving across large, densely populated hand-drawn maps. A hidden object game with a...
Random A 'Last Of Us' Clone Is Available On Switch, But Seriously, Don't Bother
No hope..!
If you're a fan of PlayStation's The Last of Us, then look away now... Heck, even if you're not a fan, just look away. It's bad, folks. A Last of Us clone has appeared on the Switch eShop, and as expected, it's pretty terrible. Titled The Last Hope - Dead Zone Survival, it's also excruciatingly shameless, borrowing numerous elements from...
News Ubisoft's The Settlers: New Allies Is Now Available On Nintendo Switch
"The legendary series returns"
After releasing on PC earlier this year, Ubisoft has finally rolled out the console version of The Settlers: New Allies for all platforms including the Nintendo Switch. As previously noted, this is the latest entry in the classic RTS series which also happens to reboot the entire series. Players can look forward to 13...
News Super Mario RPG Director Was "Very Surprised" By The Switch Remake Announcement
He is "not involved in the remake"
Arguably the biggest surprise at the most recent Nintendo Direct was the announcement of Super Mario RPG for the Switch. It's a remake of Square's 1996 RPG with updated 3D graphics and cinematics. As excited as fans were, one other person who was equally as surprised by this announcement was Chihiro Fujioka - one...
News Mega Man Battle Network Legacy Collection Receives New Quality Of Life Update
Here are the patch notes
Mega Man Battle Network Legacy Collection got off to an incredibly strong start earlier this year, shifting more than one million copies worldwide in less than a month. Now, Capcom has issued a brand new quality-of-life update. According to a brief summary via social media, it contains some crucial bug fixes, a new Mega Man...
News Tetris 99 Hosting Pikmin 4 Event This Weekend, Unlock A Free Theme
Starts July 7th
Ahead of the launch of Pikmin 4 later this month, Nintendo has announced a new themed event for its online battle royale game Tetris 99. The "Pikmin 4 Edition" Maximus Cup will begin this Friday on 7th July and runs until 10th July. During this period players can earn 100 points to unlock a new theme featuring background art, music...
Feature Nintendo eShop Selects - June 2023
Our picks for the best Switch eShop games in June
Hello July! We're in the full heat of summer now, which means we're halfway through 2023. What a year for video games so far, eh? That means that it's time to look back at June for this month's eShop Selects. A lot of us are still playing Tears of the Kingdom, of course, but we've had a solid one on...
Video Naruto X Boruto: Ultimate Ninja Storm Connections 'Special Story Mode' Trailer
"Coming 2023"
One other game showcased at Anime Expo 2023 was Bandai Namco's upcoming release Naruto X Boruto: Ultimate Ninja Storm Connections. The latest trailer was a look at the 'special story mode' featuring the two "original new characters" Nanshi and Merz. Nanshi is "a navigator from a popular online game Ninja Heroes" and Merz is a...
News Disney Speedstorm Goes Free-To-Play On Switch This September
The Early Access period is ending!
Disney Speedstorm made its "early access" debut on the Nintendo Switch back in April, but soon it will become accessible to everyone. Developer Gameloft recently announced on social media it would be lifting this exclusive paid period and making it a proper free-to-play experience for consoles and PC on 28th...
Review Everdream Valley (Switch) – A Cute Yet Clunky Farm Sim That Tries To Till Differently
Things that go ‘baa’ in the night
Farming games are well-tilled territory. It’s near-impossible to play a new one without comparing it to the many predecessors on Switch. Everdream Valley knows this, and uses it to both its benefit and detriment. Released on PC and PlayStation last month from newbie developer Mooneaters and publisher Untold...
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Review Ray'z Arcade Chronology (Switch) - M2 Delivers Fine Ports Of Taito's Trilogy
Confounded by the Rayz
The limited edition retailers are getting out of hand again. The Ray'z Arcade Chronology, originally released in Japan back in March, and published by Taito for Switch and PlayStation 4, is receiving a European release courtesy of ININ games. Bizarrely, ININ Games are releasing two different compilations: this, the Ray’z...
News Toby Fox Shares Development Update On Deltarune Chapter 3
"this chapter is shaping up to be a pretty strange one"
It has been almost two years since our last instalment of Deltarune, Toby Fox's follow-up to Undertale and, given the three-year wait between the first two chapters, this isn't all that surprising. However, Fox has recently shared an update on the development of Chapter 3 to keep us all in the...
News You're In For A Treat With Upcoming Hack 'N' Slash Title 'Death Or Treat'
Out on Switch next month
If you're a fan of 2D hack 'n' slash titles with an added element of roguelike, then the upcoming Death or Treat from publisher Perp Games might just be up your alley. The game is already out on Steam and PS5, but the Switch version will be launching on July 11th, 2023, so not too far off at all. It follows Scary, the owner...
News Thirsty Suitors Brings Frantic Fighting And Flirting To Switch This November
"Battle Your Exes. Disappoint Your Parents. Find Yourself."
We first heard that the gorgeous ex-battler Thirsty Suitors would be coming to Switch in Annapurna Interactive's 2022 showcase, but now, one year on, the game appeared in this year's presentation and served up a release date of 2nd November to boot. The all-new trailer does a pretty good...
News Nintendo Has Released A Day-One Update For Everybody 1-2-Switch!
Get the party started
It's hard to believe but Everybody 1-2-Switch! is actually already available in some parts of the world after its rather low-key announcement earlier this month. As part of the multiplayer party game's launch, the title has received a day one update - bumping the game to Version 1.0.1. It's one of those patches where...
Round Up Here's What Switch Fans Are Saying About The Pikmin 4 Demo
What do you think of it?
Recently, the media was able to go hands on with the upcoming release Pikmin 4. It's been mostly well received so far, with many outlets praising it for its accessibility as well as expanding the Pikmin universe in all sorts of exciting new ways. Nintendo, as you might have seen yesterday, has now rolled out a demo. Now...
News Haunting Puzzle Adventure 'Cocoon' Comes Out Of Its Shell This September On Switch
He's got the whole world
One of the best-looking indie titles at this year's Summer Game Fest was Cocoon, the gorgeous puzzle adventure from former leads on Playdead's Limbo and Inside. Now we know that you'll be able to carry entire worlds on your back on the Switch when the game launches on 29th September 2023. A brand new trailer, along with the...
News Bloober Team's 'The Medium' Is Out Now On Switch... As A Cloud Version
Who could have foretold?
Horror specialist Bloober Team is currently hard at work on a remake of Silent Hill 2 in collaboration with Konami, but that hasn't stopped the developer from releasing its 2021 psychological horror The Medium on the Switch. The only downside - and it's a big one - is that it's a Cloud Version. This means, of course, that...
Exclusive Turnip Boy's Hilarious Crime Capers Return In Upcoming Sequel On Switch
Withdraw mash
Turnip Boy has already got away with tax evasion, but apparently, our raucous root vegetable is still up to his usual tricks, if today's announcement is anything to go by. That's right — Turnip Boy Commits Tax Evasion is getting a sequel, and it's coming to Switch later this year, developer Snoozy Kazoo and publisher Graffiti Games...
Review The Lara Croft Collection (Switch) - Two Well-Preserved Tomb-Raiding Treasures
Lara's back on our raiders
First announced back in 2021, and originally due to arrive as part of Tomb Raider's 25th-anniversary celebrations before being delayed, The Lara Croft Collection has finally rappelled its way onto Switch. This pair of spin-offs may not carry the main series' full moniker, but they are resolutely full-blooded Tomb Raider...
News Nintendo's Pikmin 4 Demo Is Now Available On The Switch eShop
A new overview trailer has also been released
Last week, during its Direct broadcast, Nintendo announced the upcoming release Pikmin 4 would be receiving a special demo. Well, this day has now arrived, and the demo for this game is available to download right now from the Switch eShop. It will take up around 4.8 GB of space. Pre-orders for the game...
News Nintendo Switch Will Soon Be Running Fable (Not That One)
It's a lot cuter, too
Mexican developer Seashell Studio has announced Running Fable, an adorable multiplayer party racer where animals battle it out — all in the name of fun, of course. We couldn't resist the cheeky title with that name, either. We're sorry. But at least you can play as tortoises and hares, right? the cuteness surely makes up for...
News 'Make Way' Is A Micro Machines-Inspired Racer Where You Build Your Own Tracks
Build and destroy
In what we're affectionately dubbing the 'Mario Maker' of racing games, Make Way is a 'DIY racer' that lets you construct your own tracks and race against your friends in chaotic cross-platform multiplayer. There's no release date beyond a rather vague '2023' at this point, but Make Way definitely looks like something we'll be...
News The Grinch: Christmas Adventures Steals Its Way Onto Switch This October
You're a mean one, Mr Grinch
Update [Fri 13th Oct, 2023 14:00 BST]: The game is out now and there's a new launch trailer (above) which gives a look at the platforming gameplay. Publisher Outright Games and Dr. Seuss Enterprises has today announced that the Grinch will be making his way back in to the world of video games for the first time in 16...
News French Web Series 'Noob' Is Getting An Old-School Turn-Based RPG On Switch
And it's out tomorrow
Microids is bringing a cute turn-based RPG to Switch tomorrow based on the hugely popular French web series, Noob. Noob - The Factionless has been in Early Access on Steam since June 2021, but the full release is dropping tomorrow, 29th June, on the eShop for $39.99 / £32.99. If you pre-order it today, however, you can get an...
Round Up The Reviews Are In For Sonic Origins Plus
Classic Amy is here
Sonic Origins Plus made its debut on the Nintendo Switch and multiple other platforms last week - adding Amy as a playable character along with 12 Game Gear titles. Now, as part of the game's launch, the critic reviews have been released. Here on Nintendo Life, we gave the DLC six out of ten stars. While the overall package is...
News Yu Suzuki's 'Air Twister' Is Space Harrier With Swans, Coming To Switch November
Takes flight from Apple Arcade
In 2022, renowned creator and industry figure Yu Suzuki revealed that his development studio Ys Net was creating an arcade-style shooter exclusively for Apple Arcade. Now, publisher ININ Games has revealed that the very game — which is a love letter and spiritual successor to Suzuki's Space Harrier — is coming to...
Review Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective (Switch) - A DS All-Timer Returns In Stunning Form
Trick time!
Is there such a thing as a perfect game? Yes, and it's this one. Listen, you are going to get to the end of this review and think to yourself, "Isn't a 10/10 score, like, Zelda: Breath of the Wild? How can this 12-15 hour game that doesn't even have Hestu in it possibly match up?" You are thinking that because you have not played Ghost...
News PixelJunk Scrappers Deluxe Cleans Up On Switch This July
Ready for a scrap?
Indie developer Q-Games has revealed the release date for PixelJunk Scrappers Deluxe, a new entry in the award-winning PixelJunk franchise that offers up side-scrolling action for up to four players. It's launching on the Nintendo eShop on July 27th, 2023 and you can nab yourself a cheeky 20% discount on pre-orders right now. The...
News Switch Exclusive 'Fashion Dreamer' Locks In November 2023 Release (Japan)
One for Style Savvy & Style Boutique fans
One game featured in last week's Japanese Nintendo Direct that didn't get a spot in the Western broadcast was the upcoming Marvelous XSEED fashion title, Fashion Dreamer. It was previously shown in the February Direct, and now, if the Switch's release schedule wasn't already busy enough for the second half...
Round Up Here Are The First "Hands On" Impressions Of Pikmin 4
What do the critics think?
Nintendo's calendar for the remainder of 2023 is now looking stronger than ever after the recent Direct, and leading the charge is Pikmin 4, due out on Switch next month. Ahead of the game's release in July, press outlets have been invited to try out the game, and as you may have already seen, they've now shared their...
Review Mario + Rabbids Sparks Of Hope: The Last Spark Hunter (Switch) - Fun But Safe DLC Lacks Spark
Not enough reason to spend more time with Rabbids
To the surprise of pretty much everyone, the original Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle became one of the best tactics games on the Nintendo Switch. We loved its tight, puzzle-like missions and vibrant world that somehow presented Ubisoft’s Rabbids as less-than-annoying – even, dare we say,...
News Atari Continues Its Recharged Series On Switch With Quantum
40-year-old title revived
Atari has announced that it is reviving its 40-year-old arcade shooter Quantum for Nintendo Switch later this year, dubbed Quantum: Recharged. While no gameplay images or footage have been provided at the time of writing, Atari confirmed that the debut trailer for Quantum: Recharged will debut later this week at the...
News Limited Run Games Showcase To Feature "20+ New Digital And Physical Announcements"
Tune in on July 12th
It's that time of year when game companies are hosting their own live streams with all sorts of announcements, and while we're on the tail end of everything now, it's not completely over just yet. Physical distributor Limited Run Games has announced it will be hosting its annual showcase via Twitch and YouTube on 12th July...
News 'Quake II Remastered' Rated Ahead Of QuakeCon 2023
The annual event begins August 10th
Ahead of Bethesda's QuakeCon celebrations this August, the South Korean game rating committee has classified Quake II Remastered. No platforms or release dates have been confirmed just yet. A similar situation previously played out with the re-release of Quake in 2021, when a rating surfaced via the ESRB.
Review Fall Of Porcupine (Switch) – A Prickly Hospital Game That Needed A Little More Care
A test of patients
The past few years have reminded us that many countries’ healthcare systems are not in good shape. Even so, it’s hard to appreciate the challenges that healthcare workers face if you’re not one. Fall of Porcupine aims to do this in an approachable way by putting players in the scrubs of 2D animal doctors. Unfortunately, the...
Review Pikmin 2 (Switch) - Still A Sublime Time, Even Without The 7-Up Bottle Cap
Pik of the bunch
Not content with dropping an HD port of the original Pikmin during the June 2023 Nintendo Direct, the platform holder also saw fit to furnish us with this slightly revamped version of its sequel, the very excellent Pikmin 2. Hooray! Yes, Nintendo has planted us firmly in the Pikmin 4 hype zone prior to that game's launch and, if...
Guide Best Switch Games In Nintendo's Hyper Max eShop Sale (North America)
Update: Sale ends this weekend
Update: The Hyper Max eShop Sale ends on 25th June, so make sure you check out our favourite games that have been discounted. We're on the cusp of summer in the Northern Hemisphere, which means it's time for summer sales! Nintendo is running Switch eShop sales around the globe, but that doesn't mean the same games...
Guide Best Switch Games In Nintendo's eShop Summer Sale (Europe)
Update #2: Ends this weekend!
Update 2: You've only got a few more days to snap up some cheap Switch games on the eShop. the sale ends on 25th June, so check out our picks for the best of the best. Update: Now Wave 2 has washed over us, we've added another 31 games to the list, taking the total of 9 or 10s up to a staggering 94! All of the games...
Review Pikmin 1 (Switch) - A Bare-Bones Port, But A Joyous Adventure
Pik it out
Nintendo gave Pikmin fans a couple of lovely surprises during the June 2023 Nintendo Direct, prepping players for Pikmin 4's debut by stealth-dropping the original Pikmin and its wonderful sequel in HD remastered form. Exciting! Yes, if you've played these two beauties before, you'll know they're among some of Nintendo's loveliest work,...
News Cuphead-Like 2D Platformer Enchanted Portals Coming To Switch This Summer
Physical release also confirmed
Back in 2019, a Kickstarter was launched for a "magical" 2D platformer known as Enchanted Portals. It was accused at the time of being a Cuphead clone, and although there were a few things to overcome along the way, it hasn't stopped developer Xixo from seeing out the project. In an update, the studio has now...
Review Dr. Fetus' Mean Meat Machine (Switch) - A Bit Of A Grind
Punishin' Puyo-like puzzlin'
Super Meat Boy changed the game when it released in 2010, as one of the first ‘big’ indie hits of the decade and one of the creators of a subgenre of hard platformers. One would think that such a legendary release would spawn a broader franchise, yet it never got a proper sequel, and Meat Boy only recently received...
Exclusive RollerCoaster Tycoon Adventures Deluxe Rides Onto Switch Later This Year
Keep your arms and legs inside the vehicle
Atari has today announced that an updated version of theme park sim RollerCoaster Tycoon Adventures will be looping its way back around to Switch later this year in a new deluxe form. RollerCoaster Tycoon Adventures Deluxe adds 80 brand-new rides and attractions, bringing the grand total up to a nice round...
News Nintendo Updates Pikmin 3 Deluxe Switch Icon In Latest Patch (Version 1.1.1)
Download it now
Pikmin featured quite a bit throughout the latest Direct, but one game missing from the line up was Pikmin 3 Deluxe. Surprisingly though, the same game has now received a brand new update, bumping it up to Version 1.1.1. According to the patch notes, the software icon which appears on the Switch HOME menu and "elsewhere" has been...
News Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1 Switch Physical Version Requires Downloads
Make some space, Snake
We've got some unfortunate news if you were hoping the whole experience would be included on the physical version of Metal Gear Solid Collection Vol. 1 for Nintendo Switch. According to Konami's official website, the hard copy version of the game on this particular system will require some additional downloads. This includes...
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