Tag: Upcoming Releases
News Hexagroove Brings The Beat To Switch Next Month, From Devs Behind Elite Beat Agents
Hexagroove: Tactical DJ
Launching next month on Nintendo Switch is Hexagroove: Tactical DJ, a rhythm-action game from the developers of Elite Beat Agents and Blocksworld. The game actually combines those rhythm-action characteristics with elements of strategy, with the player's goal being to combine musical loops in real-time to keep on top of...
News Snipperclips Dev Releases New Murder-Mystery Game, Arrives On Switch Next Month
Uncover the secrets of Tangle Tower
When the Switch was originally released, one of the standout downloadable titles was Snipperclips. A fun and frustrating co-op game published by Nintendo and developed by the talented brothers at SFB Games. Since then, SFB has returned to mobile development. Fortunately, its newest release Tangle Tower – just...
News Luigi's Mansion 3 Receiving Paid DLC, Will Add New Content To Multiplayer Modes
A spooky surprise
One way to prolonging the life of games nowadays is to make additional content available after a few months. Nintendo's most common approach is to release expansion pass content, which we've seen in games like The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe and more recently in Fire Emblem: Three Houses. If you...
News Demo Ori And The Blind Forest Before It Launches On The Switch Next Week
Download it from the European eShop
Update (Fri 20th Sep, 2019 23:29 BST): The demo for Ori And The Blind Forest is now available on the North American eShop. Original Article (Fri 20th Sep, 2019 00:45 BST): After an exclusive run on Microsoft systems, next week the definitive edition of Ori And The Blind Forest launches on Nintendo Switch. In...
News 2D Arcade Brawler Fight'N Rage Will Beat Up Your Switch Next Week
Inspired by Final Fight
Fight’N Rage is headed to Nintendo Switch next week, bringing a whole lot of beat 'em up action along for the ride. This old-school side-scroller is inspired by the classic fighters of the '90s, mimicking the look, feel, and simplified three-button gameplay they were known for. We're talking games like Final Fight,...
News A Video Game Based On Netflix Hit Narcos Is Coming To Switch Later This Year
Narcos: Rise of the Cartels
Curve Digital and Kuju have revealed that Narcos: Rise of the Cartels, a game based on the award-winning Netflix series Narcos, is headed to Nintendo Switch. The game has been described as a "brutal tactical turn-based strategy game" which lets players relive all the drama of the show's first season. You'll need to take...
News The File Size Of Luigi's Mansion 3 Isn't As Scary As You Probably Thought
Pre-purchase now and earn 600 Gold Points
Luigi's Mansion 3 is quite possibly one of the best-looking Switch games to date – allowing players to explore an entire hotel resort filled with various themed rooms and participate in a new multiplayer mode. If you're planning to download Luigi's third solo outing, then you'll be pleased to hear the...
Random 3D Movement In Untitled Goose Game Was Inspired By Super Mario 64
Stealth games like Hitman also played a part
Super Mario 64 was a revolutionary game for its time and to this day it's still arguably one of the best 3D platformers available. For readers of a certain age, you'll probably remember the first time you entered this stunning three-dimensional world and spun Mario around in circles for hours on end,...
Guide Where To Buy The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening Limited Edition
Get your hands on some lovely extras
If you've got your eye on The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening's lovely Limited Edition - or even if you're only hearing about it for the very first time - you've certainly come to the right place. We've gathered together the various bundles of the Limited Edition from a variety of retailers below, plus we've...
News Button Button Up! Brings Another Dose Of Cute Co-Op Platforming To Switch
And it launches next week!
CIRCLE Entertainment has revealed that it'll be bringing Centrosphere Games' Button Button Up! to Nintendo Switch. You won't have long to wait, either, as it's due to arrive on 26th September. The game is a platform-adventure title that features single-player, co-op, and competitive battle modes. You'll be facing a series...
Feature How A Joke Hatched Gaming's Most Horrible Goose
"Geese are just funny"
Ever since it was first announced, Untitled Goose Game has enjoyed hugely positive reaction from all quarters - it's a rare thing to get excited about merch for a game we hadn't even played at the time, but there's something about this obnoxious goose and his stealthy slapstick antics which strikes a chord with us (and, it...
Video New Trine 4 Story Trailer Sets The Stage For Next Month's Magical Switch Launch
And things get pretty dark
The folks at Modus Games have today shared a brand new trailer for the upcoming Trine 4: The Nightmare Prince, which will be launching on Nintendo Switch on 8th October. As you can see for yourself, the trailer gives us a good look at the plot taking place behind the usual, enchanting puzzles we've seen in previous...
News Pokémon Sword And Shield's 'Glitched' Pokémon Is Sirfetch’d, A Version-Exclusive
The evolved form of Farfetch'd
As promised, The Pokémon Company has revealed the identity of the 'glitched' monster which was teased on its official website. The Pokémon in question is Sirfetch’d. Described as the 'Wild Duck Pokémon', Sirfetch’d is the evolved form of Farfetch'd. We've got some official artwork and a description for you...
News Squad Shooter Earthfall: Alien Horde Blasts Its Way Onto Switch Next Month
With a new mode exclusive to Switch
Earthfall: Alien Horde is set to fire itself onto a Nintendo Switch near you, with an October release being confirmed today. The game is a revitalisation of co-op FPS Earthfall which previously launched on Xbox One, PS4, and Steam. This new Switch edition features the entirety of the original game plus
Video Yet Another Musical Easter Egg Has Been Found In Zelda: Link's Awakening On Switch
And this time it's completely new
The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening is only two days away from release on Nintendo Switch, and as it turns out, the thing appears to be packed with cool little secrets. Last week, we shared with you a video which explored some of the musical Easter eggs found within the game, including a new rendition of the...
Video Untitled Goose Game Gets New Gameplay Trailer, And You Know You Want To Watch It
Here's a honk, there's a honk
Don't get us wrong, we're super excited for the launch of The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening and the shiny new Switch Lite this Friday, but our minds can't help waddling elsewhere towards another game launching on that very day. Yes, Untitled Goose Game has had our attention since it was
News Indiecalypse Is A Video Game All About Indie Developers Making A Video Game
The dark humour of game development
Note: This trailer contains adult language and potentially sensitive content. Well, here's something a little different. From Spanish developer Jandusoft comes Indiecalypse, a game full of dark humour and tales of indie game development. The game is said to depict "the crude reality of indie game developers...
Video Launch Trailer Released For Level-5's Timeless Tale Ni no Kuni: Wrath Of The White Witch
An RPG like no other
Bandai Namco and Level-5 have released a launch trailer for Ni no Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch, which arrives on the Nintendo Switch this Friday. For anyone who hasn't played this highly-praised RPG before, this trailer is perhaps the best one yet – explaining the backstory of the timeless tale. The game uses lovely...
Video New Zelda: Link's Awakening Story Trailer Shows Off Stunningly Beautiful Gameplay
Short, but very sweet
Nintendo UK has shared a new trailer for The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening on Nintendo Switch, and wow is it looking pretty. It's only a short clip - around 30 seconds or so in length - but we get to see a number of different characters and locations, all of which are looking very lovely indeed. We're also treated to an...
News Looks Like Copies Of Zelda: Link's Awakening Are Already Sneaking Out Into The Wild
Street dates broken again?
Multiple reports are flooding in today suggesting that copies of The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening are starting to find their way to the public, and potentially through rather suspicious means. The first (and least suspicious) sighting comes from Chile, where the game appears to be available from a high street...
Video Fans Share Their Top Ghostbusters: The Video Game Memories Ahead Of Next Month's Remaster
Pre-orders now live
Ghostbusters: The Video Game Remastered will be available on Switch and other platforms in just a matter of weeks and building up to the launch, Saber Interactive has shared a brand new 'Favourite Memories' trailer. The video shows a number of fans talking about their favourite parts of the original game released on PC, PS3 and...
News Roguelike Dungeon Crawler Soul Knight Comes To Switch With All Characters Included
More than 170 weapons to discover
Developer ChillyRoom's roguelike dungeon crawler Soul Knight is headed to Nintendo Switch. You'll be able to pick it up this week in North America, and early next month in Europe. The game originally launched on mobile platforms back in February 2017, tasking players with collecting weapons, dodging bullets, and...
News Sword And Shield's 'Glitched' Pokémon Will Be Revealed Tomorrow
See it for yourself
Update (17th Sep, 11:00 BST): It has now been revealed that the 'glitched' Pokémon spotted on the official Pokémon Sword and Shield website earlier this week will be revealed tomorrow, 18th September. The reveal is set to happen at 22:00 JST / 14:00 BST / 09:00 EDT / 06:00 PDT. -- Update (18th Sep): And here's the full...
News Win Dragon Quest XI S Or The Witcher 3 Figures When You Pre-Order From Nintendo UK
Or socks if you're the runner-up
Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age – Definitive Edition and The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Complete Edition are both headed to Nintendo Switch very soon indeed. As such, pre-orders have now gone live on the Nintendo UK store and there are some extra goodies to be had. Pre-ordering either game (or both, if you...
Guide Where To Pre-Order Ring Fit Adventure
It's almost time to work up a sweat
Fitness enthusiasts who enjoyed Wii Fit back in the day will likely be delighted at the reveal of Ring Fit Adventure last week. The game is a new type of adventure game coming to the Switch which uses unique accessories that detect and measure the player’s real-world movements and turn them into in-game...
Guide Where To Buy The Zelda: Link's Awakening amiibo
Have you seen how cute this thing is?
The adorable The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening amiibo which was first revealed way back at E3 is finally available to buy. If you're hoping to get your hands on one, here's where to go. You'll find several different options depending on your location below. We'll be updating this page with any other options...
News Free-To-Download Racer Asphalt 9: Legends Locks In October Release Date
Pre-order the starter pack right now
Fancy playing a car racing game on your Switch but don't want to fork out the money for GRID Autosport when it arrives later this week? Then it might be worth waiting for the release of Gameloft's free-to-download title, Asphalt 9: Legends. It's been confirmed the game will launch worldwide next month on 8th...
News Neon Drive Brings Retro-Futuristic Arcade Action To Switch This Week
With a musical twist
Launching on Nintendo Switch this week is Neon Drive, an action-arcade game with a musical spin. Inspired by arcade games of the '80s, Neon Drive has you navigating obstacles across eight levels which are said to offer "hours of enjoyment". Each of these levels comes with its own twists and turns - quite literally - as well as...
News Koei Tecmo Spills The Beans On Fairy Tail, A JRPG Based On The Manga And Anime
New info on battles, party members and more
Fairy Tail was confirmed to be coming to Switch just days ago, and now Koei Tecmo and developer Gust Studios have shared more juicy details about the upcoming release. If you missed the news, the game has been described as a "magical JRPG" based on Hiro Mashima’s best-selling manga and anime series of...
News All-New Dream Events Are Coming To Mario & Sonic At The Olympic Games Tokyo 2020
Racing, Shooting and Karate
Dream Events are back in Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020, and Sega has introduced three all-new activities that you'll be able to enjoy when the full game releases. You can get a quick taste of them in the trailer up above, but we also have a handy description of each for you below: Dream Shooting:...
News The First Three Dragon Quest Games Are Coming To Switch In Europe And North America
And we don't have long to wait
Amazing news, Dragon Quest fans! Dragon Quest, Dragon Quest II: Luminaries of the Legendary Line and Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of Salvation are all getting a worldwide release on Switch later this month. Earlier this month, it was revealed that the three games would be
News Atelier Dusk Trilogy Deluxe Pack Confirmed For The West
More information to be revealed soon
Yesterday, during a special stage event at the 2019 Tokyo Game Show, Koei Tecmo announced the Atelier Dusk Trilogy Deluxe Pack for the Switch and multiple other platforms. If the title wasn't already enough of a hint, this upcoming release will include the following three games: Atelier Ayesha: The Alchemist of...
News Hamster Is Bringing Balloon Fight, VS. Castlevania And More To Switch eShop
Retro revival
If you love playing retro games on your Nintendo Switch, you've probably tried out at least one of Hamster's games from its Arcade Archives collection over the past few years. The series does a wonderful job faithfully reproducing classic arcade experiences and enhances this era of gaming with a number of modern features. At the Tokyo...
Video Contra: Rogue Corps Has A Demo And It Isn't Co-Op
Save the Damned City
A few days ago, Konami released a demo for Contra: Rogue Corps on the Switch eShop to give fans a taste of the action prior to the full game's release on 26th September. After giving this latest entry in the series a bit of a hard time earlier this month, our American-b
News Square Enix Is Releasing A Game Boy Color Dragon Quest Game On Switch eShop
Arrives in Japan next week
Following on from the news it would release the original three Dragon Quest games on the Switch, Square Enix has now announced Dragon Quest Monsters: Terry's Wonderland Retro is coming to the Switch eShop next week in Japan. This is the very first entry in the spin-off series and was compared to the Pokémon games at the...
Video Totaka's Song Returns In Link's Awakening On The Nintendo Switch
Have a listen
You've likely heard how the Japanese composer Kazumi Totaka is known for slipping a short melody into almost every Nintendo game he has worked on. "Totaka's Song" was originally discovered by western players in Mario Paint on the Super Nintendo, but had in fact made its debut in the Japan-only Game Boy title X, released weeks earlier...
News "No Additional Downloads Required" For Physical Version Of Mega Man Zero/ZX Legacy Collection
Thanks, Capcom
Like many other Switch releases, one question that's frequently been asked since Mega Man Zero/ZX Legacy Collection was announced for Nintendo's hybrid system was if the retail release would include all of the content on the game card. The good news is everything will be included on the one game cartridge. That's all six of the...
Feature Twirlbound On Pine's Open World And The Inevitable Zelda Comparisons
"Our game world and game structure is vastly different"
Now confirmed to arrive on Switch on 10th October, open world adventure Pine puts you in control of a young human named Hue and pits you against tribes and animals in an emergent simulation where territory is constantly shifting, survival is a struggle and there's always something new to...
News PQube Details New Features In Cat Quest II, A Co-Op Open-World RPG Coming To Switch
More content, more players!
We're getting closer and closer to the launch of Cat Quest II - it's out on Steam in a couple of weeks' time, with a Switch launch coming in "autumn" - and PQube has today shared a short list of new features that will be present in the game. You see, this open-world RPG adventure is a sequel to Cat Quest, which launched...
News BurgerTime Party! Reimagines The Arcade Classic For Nintendo Switch This October
Anyone else feeling hungry?
Marvelous Europe has revealed that BurgerTime Party! will be launching exclusively on Nintendo Switch on 8th October. The game is a reimagining of DATA EAST's 1982 arcade game BurgerTime, which actually found its way to NES back in the day. This new release throws players into another course of food-based puzzle...
News Save The Damned City In The Contra: Rogue Corps Switch Demo
Full game arrives later this month
In June, Konami revealed Contra: Rogue Corps – a new entry in the beloved run and gun shmup series that offers a top-down isometric view of the action and even a panda bear. If you're still not sure about whether this latest entry in the series is right for you, the Japanese publisher and developer has now...
News Ring Fit Adventure File Size Revealed, Download Code Version Also Available
Small in size
Now that Nintendo has revealed its latest game Ring Fit Adventure to the world, finer details about how it will be distributed are beginning to emerge. On the My Nintendo Store in Japan, a special digital version of the game has been discovered. It will still come with the Ring-Con and Leg Strap but instead of a physical copy of the...
News Shakedown: Hawaii Launches On 3DS eShop This Month, Includes The "Full Tank" Update
And much more new content
Possibly one of the last major releases for the 3DS is Shakedown: Hawaii from Vblank Entertainment. After years of waiting for this game to arrive on the system, a release date has finally been confirmed. This follow-up to Retro City Rampage will be made available for all 3DS and 2DS systems on 19th September in North...
Talking Point Ring Fit Adventure Is A Thing, But Is It Your Sort Of Thing?
Belly's gonna get ya?
Well, there you go. Today Nintendo pulled back the curtain on the mysterious ring controller and software it teased last week unveiling Ring Fit Adventure. The controller, imaginatively dubbed the Ring-Con, is used in conjunction with a pair of Joy-Con and the Leg-Strap to navigate through an RPG-style fitness adventure that...
News Harvest Moon: Mad Dash Digs Up An October Release On Switch
You need to see this sheep keychain...
Natsume Inc. has today revealed the final release date for Harvest Moon: Mad Dash. You'll be able to grab a copy of the game on either Nintendo Switch or PS4 from 29th October. The announcement comes alongside a brand new trailer (which you can see for yourself above). If you've forgotten what this one's all...
News Award-Winning Fantasy Puzzle-Adventure The Eyes Of Ara Comes To Switch Next Month
Explore a mysterious castle
Launching next month on Nintendo Switch is The Eyes of Ara, a fantasy puzzle-adventure that has been receiving "very positive" reviews on Steam since it launched in 2016. The game takes place on a remote island featuring an ancient weathered castle shrouded in mystery. For years it has remained quiet and undisturbed, but...
Gallery A Closer Look At Ring Fit Adventure, Nintendo's Shiny New Switch Toy
Game screenshots and accessory close-ups
Nintendo has unveiled its latest, non-traditional gaming experience for Nintendo Switch, and just like with Nintendo Labo before it, we're full of intrigue, curiosity, and have been left with several questions. Yes, this is Ring Fit Adventure, something Nintendo has described as "a new type of adventure...
News Nintendo Officially Unveils Ring Fit Adventure, An Exercised-Based Adventure Game
Meet the Ring-Con
Nintendo has lifted the lid on the mysterious Ring device seen just several days ago, announcing Ring Fit Adventure for Nintendo Switch. Ring Fit Adventure will have players exploring "an expansive world, battling enemies along the way", but rather than using Link's trusty Master Sw
Video Zelda-Inspired Open World Adventure Stranded Sails Gets Gorgeous New Trailer
One to keep an eye on
A brand new trailer for Stranded Sails - Explorers of the Cursed Islands has washed up on our grateful shores, giving us a look at some of the activities you can expect to get up to when the game arrives on Switch. And it looks lovely. The game, which has taken inspiration from series such as The Legend of Zelda,
News Pop Album Video Game Sayonara Wild Hearts Launches On 19th September
Feel the beat
At the Game Awards last year, the first reveal was Sayonara Wild Hearts. Annapurna Interactive and Simogo showed off a trailer most viewers struggled to make sense of and said it would arrive on the Nintendo Switch at some point in 2019. A new trailer has now confirmed this title will arrive later this month on 19th September. It's...
