News Mature Visual Novel YU-NO Gets Western Switch Release Date And Day 1 Edition
Get a free 8-bit action game
News AeternoBlade II Gets An Autumn Release On Switch
Harness the AeternoBlade one more time
Upcoming Releases - News
May2019
News Mature Visual Novel YU-NO Gets Western Switch Release Date And Day 1 Edition
Get a free 8-bit action game
Spike Chunsoft has revealed that a western release of visual novel adventure YU-NO: A Girl Who Chants Love at the Bound of this World is headed to Nintendo Switch. We do love good, snappy game titles. Believe it or not, this game was first released way back in 1996 featuring much racier scenes than the version you'll...
Video Cricket 19 Trailer Shows Off New Gameplay And A First-Person Mode
How's that?
Cricket 19 is just days away from launching on Nintendo Switch and a brand new trailer has just been released to showcase some of the gameplay elements you can expect to enjoy. Said to include "stunning" new features, Cricket 19 is aiming to be the deepest and richest simulation of the sport to date. The video above shows off the game's...
News New Details And Screens Emerge For Raiden V: Director's Cut On Switch
Launching this July
Raiden V: Director's Cut has now appeared on the official Nintendo site, providing us with more concrete info on its upcoming release. We first heard about this one back in March, when a Taiwanese game rating suggested a Switch version could well be on the way. The game is now confirmed to be heading to Nintendo's console on...
News Square Enix's Oninaki Might Not Receive A Physical Release Here In The West
Digital only?
During a Nintendo Direct presentation in February, Square Enix revealed it would publish the action role-playing game Oninaki on the Switch in the summer. The game has been developed by the team at Tokyo RPG factory and was previously responsible for I Am Setsuna and Lost Sphear. If you were thinking about a physical purchase of...
News Pre-Order Fire Emblem: Three Houses From GameStop And Receive This Exclusive Pin Set
Limited supplies
In July, Switch owners can look forward to the release of Fire Emblem: Three Houses – the latest entry in Nintendo's long-running tactical RPG line, set within a kingdom divided into three states. In celebration of this upcoming title, GameStop is offering a special deal in North America. If you pre-order and purchase the game...
News AeternoBlade II Gets An Autumn Release On Switch
Harness the AeternoBlade one more time
PQube and developer Corecell Technology have revealed that AeternoBlade II will soon be playable on a Nintendo Switch near you. It's expected to launch across multiple platforms this autumn. A press release for the game describes its gameplay as "pure poetry", which is a pretty bold statement to make...
News Dragon Quest Builders 2 Will Have Four DLC Packs And A Season Pass
Pre-orders now live on the eShop
Pre-orders for Dragon Quest Builders 2 have now gone live on the European Switch eShop, and Nintendo has shared more details surrounding the game's future content. As we already know, the game will launch on 12th July. It will receive one free DLC pack as well as three paid DLC packs after launch, with the first two...
News Baldo Is What You Get When You Mix The Legend Of Zelda With Ni no Kuni
It's beautiful!
If you play action-adventure games similar to The Legend of Zelda on a regular basis, appreciate cel-shaded visuals and have experienced a Ni no Kuni game before, Baldo by Naps Team – for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC – might be worth keeping an eye on. The first trailer for this game has been exclusively...
It's almost time to duel!
While some digital card game enthusiasts are still hoping to see Blizzard's Hearthstone released on Nintendo's hybrid platform one day, for now, there are plenty of other alternatives to enjoy. On 20th August, fans of this genre can look forward to the release of Yu-Gi-Oh! Legacy of the Duelist: Link Evolution for $39.99 /...
News The Guacamelee! One-Two Punch Collection Has Been Delayed
August is the new May
Following on from Hollow Knight earlier this week, the trend of delayed physical releases on the Nintendo Switch continues with the Guacamelee! One-Two Punch Collection being pushed back to August. Instead of launching on 28th May for $39.99, physical distributor Leadman has now revealed the game will arrive on 6th August, due...
News The Award-Winning Brothers: A Tale Of Two Sons Comes To Switch With Exclusive Co-Op Mode
And it's out next week!
Award-winning adventure game Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons is headed to Nintendo Switch, it has been confirmed. You won't have long to wait to enjoy it either, as it'll launch for the system next week. Hugely popular amongst critics and players alike on other platforms - it's been on PS3, PS4, Xbox 360, Xbox One, PC, and more...
News Let’s Go Nuts Brings Crazy Multiplayer Platforming To Switch This Summer
"A nutty adventure for players of all skill levels"
From developer Bearded Brothers Games, Let's Go Nuts will soon be bounding onto a Nintendo Switch near you. The game allows players to take part either alone or with up to three friends in what is essentially a colourful, digital version of 'the floor is lava'. You'll be using a combination of...
News PlayStation-Inspired Survival Horror Back In 1995 Spooks Nintendo Switch This Week
Who needs 4K?
Faux-retro title Back in 1995 is just days away from launching on Nintendo Switch, hoping to scare its players while simultaneously providing a nostalgic twist. Described as a "throwback to the survival horror and mystery games of the mid-'90s 32-bit generation", the game aims to recreate everything you remember from that particular...
News Sega Ages Wonder Boy In Monster Land "Coming Soon" To The Japanese eShop
Another classic
It appears Sega has begun preparing for the release of the next Japanese Sega Ages game – Wonder Boy In Monster Land – by opening its official webpage and listing it as "coming soon" to the local eShop for 925 Yen. In addition to this, there's also new information about what this particular version of the game will offer...
News Limited Run Games Releasing Dragon's Lair Trilogy Collector's Edition
Pre-orders go live this Friday
At the start of the year, a Switch box art for Dragon's Lair Trilogy was spotted on Nintendo's official website. At the time, it was enough to convince fans a physical release on the way. It even revealed Limited Run Games would be handling the hard copy publishing rights. Fast forward to the month of May and LRG is...
News CoroCoro To Share "Latest Information" On Pokémon Sword And Shield Next Month
An E3 appearance on the cards?
If you're looking forward to learning a little more about the next instalments in the Pokémon franchise - Pokémon Sword and Shield for Nintendo Switch - it looks like you might just be in luck. According to Serebii, CoroCoro Ichiban (a sister magazine of the monthly CoroCoro Comic) has revealed that its next issue...
News Double Fine's RAD Brings Its Apocalyptic 3D Action To Switch This August
Fresh from its Nindie Showcase reveal
Bandai Namco and developer Double Fine Productions have revealed that RAD will be mutating onto Nintendo Switch on 20th August. First revealed just a couple of a months ago, this one seemed to go down pretty well with fans when it aired in Nintendo's Spring Nindie Showcase. Players are tasked with taking on all...
News Vectronom Brings An Intense Take On Rhythm Action To Switch Next Week
New trailer shows gameplay in action
Note: This video contains flashing lights and rapidly changing colours. Upcoming rhythm action title Vectronom will be aiming for the high notes on Switch next week, it has been confirmed. A brand new gameplay trailer has also been released. We first shared news on this one back in January, with its pulsating
News Cave's Legendary Shmup ESP Ra.De. Is Coming To Switch, Courtesy Of M2
Psychic Force
Emulation expert M2 has revealed that it is bringing Cave's 1998 vertical shooter ESP Ra.De. to the Nintendo Switch. Never released outside of arcades, ESP Ra.De. sees you assuming the role of one of three humans blessed with extra-sensory abilities. Armed with the power of flight and the ability to fire frickin' lasers from your...
News Retro Shoot ‘Em Up Cotton Making A Surprise Comeback On Switch
Bewitched!
Great news for shoot 'em up aficionado as Beep has officially confirmed it is working on a brand new Cotton franchise reboot – heading to multiple platforms including the Nintendo Switch. While there isn't much information about this new entry at the moment, the company has revealed it will be based on the X68000 Japanese computer home...
News There's No Need To Worry About Paid DLC Or Microtransactions In Team Sonic Racing
It's all there on the game card
In a recent Sonic the Hedgehog live stream over on YouTube and Twitch, Sega's Aaron Webber answered a question about microtransactions, paid DLC and if anything similar will feature in Team Sonic Racing. Despite many companies embracing this model like there’s no tomorrow, Sega's development team have apparently...
Video Can Team Sonic Racing On Switch Keep Pace With The PlayStation 4 Version?
See for yourself
As you might have already heard, our copy of Team Sonic Racing hasn't arrived yet. As a result, our review for this game will be going live post-launch. For anyone who is eager to pick up or download the Switch version right away, but is worried about how it performs compared to the other releases, this is rather concerning...
News Korean Ratings Board Suggests Luigi's Mansion 3 Will Be Ready To Scare This Summer
Spooky stuff
With all the hype surrounding the next Animal Crossing game, the Super Smash Bros. Ultimate DLC and Super Mario Maker 2 more recently, we wouldn't hold it against you if you forgot Luigi's next spooky outing for the Switch is also due out this year. In case it slipped your mind,
Video Team Sonic Racing Launch Trailer Speeds Onto The Scene
Gotta go watch it
A launch trailer for the upcoming Team Sonic Racing has been released by Sega. If you're looking forward to checking this one out next week, make sure to give it a watch. In all honesty, it looks pretty much how we'd expect it to, and could well turn out to be a very decent racer on Switch. The trailer shows off some gameplay...
News Get A Free DLC Pack When You Buy Co-Op RPG Super Cane Magic ZERO At Launch
And 10% off in North America
Earlier this month, we shared more info on the upcoming co-op RPG Super Cane Magic ZERO, which is scheduled to launch on Nintendo Switch on 30th May. Now, further information has been released regarding its launch offers, and you might want to think about picking this one up early. If you buy the game during its launch...
News TerraTech Brings LEGO-Like Open-World Adventure To Switch This Month
Build, explore and fight!
Open-world sandbox title TerraTech is constructing a release on Nintendo Switch later this month, it has been confirmed. Players will be able to get their hands on it from 29th May. The game allows players to design and build their own creations through a mix of crafting, combat and discovery. You'll be exploring,...
News Yo-Kai Watch 4 Release Delayed Yet Again In Japan
For the final time?
The upcoming Yo-kai Watch 4 release has been delayed once again in Japan, Level-5 has confirmed. The previously stated 6th June date has now been scrapped, with a new date of 20th June taking its place. The news comes from an official Level-5 notice which states that the delay has been put in place to further increase the...
News Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3: The Black Order File Size Revealed
Did someone say SD card?
If you prefer to buy your big releases digitally, you'll likely be interested to know just how much room Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3: The Black Order will take up on your Switch. Luckily, that info has now been shared. The North American eShop listing has updated to reveal that the game will use up 13.2GB of your Switch's...
News Hungry Baby: Party Treats Brings Manic Multiplayer Madness To Switch
Feast your eyes on the mayhem
From developer Digital Melody Games and publisher QubicGames, Hungry Baby: Party Treats looks set to become one of the craziest games to grace the Nintendo Switch eShop. Supporting up to four players at a time, the game puts you in the shoes of a delicious treat (do treats have shoes?) as you make your way across what...
Video Trine 4 Is Looking Absolutely Beautiful
The biggest Trine yet
Modus Games has shared a new video for Frozenbyte's upcoming Trine 4: The Nightmare Prince, giving us a look at some lovely looking gameplay and exploring the developer's journey while making the game. Trine 4 will feature an all-new story that reunites Amadeus, Pontius, and Zoya, returning to its traditional 2.5D aesthetic...
Reminder Castlevania Anniversary Collection Is Available Now, And Here's The Full List Of Games
Japanese versions will be included, too!
We've been looking forward to more news on the upcoming Castlevania Anniversary Collection since it was revealed to be coming to the Switch earlier this year. The good news is that it's available right now on the Switch eShop, and includes the following eight titles: Castlevania (1987, NES) Castlevania II:...
News Buta san Explodes Onto Switch Today As Part Of Hamster's Arcade Archives Range
This little piggy went BOOM
Hamster's latest Arcade Archives release on Switch has been revealed, and this time we're being treated to 1987 arcade title, Buta san. Featuring the perfectly reasonable blend of playable pig characters and explosives, the game has you picking up randomly generated bombs and attempting to blow up other pigs. Each bomb...
News Super Famicom Logo In Super Mario Maker 2 Has Fans Speculating
What does it mean?
If you watched the Super Mario Maker 2 Direct last night (or perhaps you're catching up this morning), you might have caught Mario hopping into a Koopa Troopa Car and zipping through the Super Mario 3D World sections. Looks pretty neat, no? You might also have noticed a logo fade up briefly when Mario jumps into his newfound set...
News Super Mario Maker 2 Invitational Event To Take Place Days Before E3
Watch the action live
Revealed as part of yesterday's Super Mario Maker 2 Direct - which you can watch again right here - was the Super Mario Maker 2 Invitational 2019. Despite the fact that the game won't even be released by this point, the event will be taking place on 8th June - just days before E3 kicks off. It'll see four members of the Super...
News Nintendogs-Like Pet Sim Little Friends: Dogs & Cats Is Now Available To Pre-Order On Switch
And we have a new trailer too!
If you're craving a Nintendogs-style fix on Switch, Little Friends: Dogs & Cats could well end up being the perfect way to fill that void. Luckily for those who do fall into that very group, pre-orders have now gone live. Doing what Nintendon't (or should we say, haven't done yet), this game aims to bring that...
News Songbird Symphony Brings Cute Musical Platforming To Switch This July
New trailer released
PQube and developer Joysteak Studios' upcoming musical platformer Songbird Symphony is getting ever closer to launch and, to celebrate, a brand new trailer has been released. Blending your usual platform game traits with rhythm action elements, this one hopes to get players groovin' as they play. You'll need to feel the beat as...
News Mable And The Wood Is A Metroidvania That Allows You To Slay Or Spare Your Enemies
Play the way you want to
Publisher Graffiti Games has confirmed that it is bringing Triplevision's Metroidvania Mable And The Wood to the Nintendo Switch this summer. The game tasks the player with hunting massive monsters and acquiring their power, morphing the main character into a clone blessed with the same attacks and skills. However, there's...
News Super Arcade Soccer Slides Onto The Nintendo Switch Later This Month
They think it's all over
The football season may be at an end but that doesn't mean you have to turn to other sports for your entertainment – Spanish studio EnjoyUp Games have teamed up with Rubén Alcañiz to confirm that Super Arcade Soccer will launch on the Switch eShop later this month, offering you what could be the perfect tonic for your...
News Bandai Namco Announces God Eater 3 Switch Demo, Will Support Local Multiplayer
More details in time
In case you forgot, Bandai Namco is bringing God Eater 3 to the Switch this July. To help introduce Nintendo fans to the well-established series, its publisher will be releasing an action demo, featuring local multiplayer support. This announcement was made during an official Japanese God Eater live stream, however, it's...
News Devil May Cry For Switch Is The Same Game Featured In The 2018 HD Collection
The original game is the focus, for now
It's been roughly a week since Capcom announced the original Devil May Cry game was coming to the Switch this summer. Since then, we've heard how the Japanese company has "no plans" to release a standalone physical edition of the game on the eShop and ha
News Super Mario Maker 2 Nintendo Direct Airing Tomorrow, 15th May
Here are the times you need
Completely out of the blue, a Super Mario Maker 2 Nintendo Direct has been announced to air tomorrow, 15th May. The show will be 15 minutes long and "packed" with info about the upcoming release. The following description for the Direct has just been shared in a press release. "Tune in on Wednesday, May 15 at 3 p.m. PT...
News Atooi Provides Development Update On Its Upcoming Switch Projects
Chicken Wiggle, Treasurenauts and more!
The founder of Atooi, Jools Watsham, has released a new blog post discussing everything the company has been working on over the past four months. He began by apologising for the delay of Chicken Wiggle Workshop on the Switch. The current objective is to release the game by the fourth quarter of 2019. So,...
News Command The Dead When Undead Horde Rises Up On Switch Later This Week
A "necromantic action game"
Finnish developer 10tons has shared the news that its upcoming Switch release Undead Horde will arrive later this week on 15th May. Receiving "very positive" reviews on Steam since its launch this March, Undead Horde is a combination of action-RPG, real-time strategy, and hack'n'slash genres. As you can see in the...
Video Keeping A Steady Grip On Sniper Elite V2 Remastered On Switch
Taking stock
We've been keeping our sights on Sniper Elite V2 Remastered on Switch since it was announced. Amidst all the whizzbang run and gun shooters out there, Sniper Elite is more methodical and requires a bit more thought than 'which of my guns shoots the most bullets?'. So when Rebellion asked if we wanted to do a sponsored video looking at...
Video 7 Minutes Of New Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3: The Black Order Gameplay
Characters, cut scenes and action
Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3: The Black Order is now just over two months away from launching on Switch, so what better time to look over some juicy gameplay footage? Shared by the folks over at Game Informer, the video above shows roughly seven minutes of new footage. It's worth noting that the final product could...
News 3D Dungeon-Crawling RPG Mary Skelter 2 Is Heading To Switch In The West
Original game included
Idea Factory International has revealed that Mary Skelter 2 will receive a release on Nintendo Switch in North America and Europe. The game is said to expand upon the core elements found in PS Vita title Mary Skelter: Nightmares, bringing "a world teeming with twists and turns" to Switch. It features a brand new battle...
Rumour Pokémon Sword & Shield Might Be Compatible With Pokémon GO
Linking up
Pokémon GO has been insanely successful for Niantic and The Pokémon Company, so it makes perfect sense for Game Freak to make the popular mobile game compatible with its upcoming Switch release, Pokémon Sword and Shield. It now appears we could be finding out about potential compatibility between the two games sooner than planned,...
News JRPG Earthlock Is The Latest To Receive A Super Rare Games Physical Release On Switch
Special Collector's Edition also available
Super Rare Games has shared more information on the physical edition for Earthlock, one of five new releases revealed last month. 4,000 standard copies of the game - which we awarded a healthy 8/10 in our review - will be going on sale, with pre-orders going live on 16th May. In
News The Pokémon Company Will Launch A "New And Exciting" Mobile Game By March 2020
In collaboration with DeNA
A brand new Pokémon mobile game is now in the works thanks to a partnership between The Pokémon Company and DeNA. DeNA, the Japanese company which partnered with Nintendo to release Miitomo, Super Mario Run, Fire Emblem Heroes, Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp, and the upcoming Mario Kart Tour
News Crash Team Racing Gets Official Line Of Merch And Clothing
With an awesome incense burner of all things
With Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled's launch now speeding into view, Numskull Designs has announced an official merchandise range for eager fans. If you can't wait for Crash's latest outing on Switch - we're only just over a month away from release - you might want to treat yourself to one or two of...
News Nintendo Takes Down Switch Listing For Ubisoft's MMO Sandbox Game Growtopia
So, is it not coming after all?
If you've been looking forward to trying out Ubisoft's Growtopia on Switch then, well... We don't know what to tell you. Back in February, a Taiwanese rating for the MMO sandbox game suggested that a Switch version could well on the way. A month later, the game appeared on Nintendo's very own website, which we took...
News You'll Be Able To Customise Your Ride In Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled
Plenty of insane unlocks
Customisation in kart racing games is all the rage nowadays. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe includes this feature and so does the upcoming release Team Sonic Racing. When Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled starts its engine this June, it will also have it. Yep, the game based on the original 1999 PlayStation release, will allow players to...
News Tecmo Bowl Is Joining Hamster's Arcade Archives Series On The Switch
Coming soon
If you're fond of retro sports titles, you'll be pleased to hear Hamster will soon release the 1987 arcade game, Tecmo Bowl, on the Nintendo Switch in the next few weeks. This new entry in the Arcade Archives line, as the name suggests, was originally developed by the Japanese company Tecmo. Nintendo fans are likely to be more familiar...
News Taito's Ninja Warriors Will Once Again Hit Our Screens This July
In Japan, at least
Remember that Ninja Warriors sequel we reported on a while back? We've not heard anything about it for a while, but last month (sorry, we must have been asleep) Taito confirmed that the game – which is being developed in conjunction with Natsume Atari – will hit Japanese PS4 and Switches in July of this year. Taito has also...
News Comedy Co-Op RPG Super Cane Magic ZERO Arrives On Switch This Month
What is going on?
Indie developer Studio Evil and publisher Intragames have revealed that Super Cane Magic ZERO is launching on Nintendo Switch on 30th May. The game follows a party of crazy characters on a mission to save the world of WOTF from a magical dog who has taken out the internet, coated the Moon in chocolate, and caused an army of...
News Bubsy's Next Outing Has Been Delayed For The Nintendo Switch
Now arriving this summer
Yes, we know we said Bubsy: Paws On Fire! was coming to the Switch this month, whether you wanted it or not, but it turns out the game's publisher Accolade and developer Choice Provisions have decided to delay the return of the infamous video game mascot from the '90s. Instead of launching on the Switch eShop next week on...
News Astral Chain Has No Link To Axed Xbox One Project Scalebound
"It's all in your imagination"
In a recent interview with VGC, Platinum Games' studio head, Atushi Inaba, was asked if the upcoming Switch exclusive Astral Chain had been influenced by the previously cancelled Xbox One title, Scalebound. There are supposedly no similarities between the two games: "I can’t go in to detail about how the different...
Talking Point Detective Pikachu & Let's Go Are The Keys To A New Pokémon Audience
Evolving the monster and raising its EVs for the next generation
A couple of weekends ago we took our customary Saturday afternoon stroll through the local park. It was a bright sunlit day, with detritus from blooming trees floating in the gentle spring breeze while groups of people, young and old, wandered the park together, heads down, their eyes...
News Frane: Dragons' Odyssey Brings More RPG Action To Switch Tomorrow
Battles and romance aplenty
In today's episode of 'here's another RPG from Kemco', we present to you Frane: Dragon's Odyssey. The game launches on Nintendo Switch tomorrow. The story follows Kunah, a boy from the fire dragon tribe, as he gets summoned by the god that reigns over the world above. His mission is to bring Escude, a lost girl from the...
News Super Tennis Blast Serves Up Arcade Fun On Switch This Month
Move over, Mario
Indie developer Unfinished Pixel is bringing Super Tennis Blast to Nintendo Switch later this month, it has confirmed. Geared around local multiplayer, Super Tennis Blast is a lighthearted arcade experience designed to be accessible for players of all skill levels. Unlike your AAA sports games, this one is going for that old-school...
News Neo Geo's Gunlord X Blasts Onto Switch In Just Two Weeks
Running and gunning for release very soon
German developer NGDEV has announced that it's bringing an enhanced port of 'eurostyle' action platformer Gunlord X to Switch on 22nd May. You might recognise it as plain old Gunlord which launched originally on Neo Geo and Dreamcast in the year 2012. Yes, both of those systems were extremely old even seven...
News Arcade Archives Ninja Gaiden Sneaks Onto Nintendo Switch Tomorrow
Not the NES version
Hamster has revealed the next game in its ever-growing Arcade Archives series on Switch, and this time we're being treated to Ninja Gaiden. Released in Japanese arcades back in 1989, Ninja Gaiden is a side-scrolling beat 'em up which actually first arrived in North America and Europe just months before. It's worth noting that...
News Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3: The Black Order Assembles Two New Playable Characters
More than 24 in total
If you're finally getting over the Avengers: Endgame hype (there are no spoilers here, before you ask), you may well want to start turning your attention towards upcoming Switch exclusive Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3: The Black Order. First announced back in December, the game is set to fight its way onto the Switch on 19th...
News Here's Your First Look At Koral, A Switch Puzzler Developed Entirely At Sea
Available next week
A reveal trailer has been released for upcoming Switch title Koral, a puzzle game interestingly developed entirely at sea. Described by its creator as "a love letter to the ocean", Koral has players diving into the beautiful underwater world, solving puzzles to bring life back to coral reefs. You can flow anywhere you like to...
News My Big Sister Is An RPG-Like Adventure Starring A Sarcastic Twelve-Year-Old
Coming to Switch this Friday
Launching in just two days' time on Nintendo Switch is My Big Sister, an RPG-like adventure from indie developer Stranga Games. Taking on the role of Luzia, a sarcastic twelve-year-old with a playful sense of humuor, players are tasked with ensuring that both her, and her big sister Sombria, make it back home after...
News Cadence Of Hyrule Listing Appears On The European Switch eShop
Is a release close by?
The highly-anticipated Nindie release, Cadence of Hyrule: Crypt of the NecroDancer, appears to be arriving at some point between now and the end of this month on the Nintendo Switch. After showing up in a Nintendo newsletter promoting the games coming to the Switch later this month, a listing for the rhythm action-adventure...
News Nintendo Adds Three More Games To The Switch Online NES Library Next Week
Surprise, surprise
Following on from last week's website reveal, Nintendo has now officially confirmed Donkey Kong Jr., Clu Clu Land and VS. Excitebike will arrive on the Switch Online NES service on 15th May. Thanks to the official PR, we now have a bit more information about each of these classic games:
News War Tech Fighters Brings Sci-Fi Mech Action To Switch This June
Mechs-ellent!
Blowfish Studios is bringing an amusingly initialled game to Switch on 27th June in the form of War Tech Fighters, a science fiction mech game set in the depths of the cosmos. Coming from developer Drakkar Dev, you control Captain Nathan Romanis as he and his company of rogues move across the galaxy following an assault from the...
News "Hilarious" Bomberman-Like Game Scrap Rush!! Is Heading Westward On Switch
A maze-brawler
PQube and Aquire have announced that maze-based arcade game SCRAP RUSH!! will launch on Nintendo Switch in the west this summer. The game puts you and your friends into an arena full of metal blocks (we imagine we're not the only ones feeling a heavy Bomberman vibe after watching that trailer). Instead of bombs, though, you collect...
News Tabletop RPG For The King Makes Its Move On Switch This Week
20% discount available
Strategic, tabletop RPG For The King is just days away from release on Nintendo Switch. Available to pre-order right now, it'll launch this Thursday 9th May. The game blends tabletop and roguelike elements in a "challenging adventure that spans the realms". Aiming to be highly replayable, it'll have you venturing forth into...
News QubicGames Nears 1 Million Sales On Switch, Celebrates With Huge Discounts And New Titles
Lots of games for less than £1
Indie developer and publisher QubicGames is rapidly approaching the one million sales mark for software on Nintendo Switch. Celebrating both this and its 15th anniversary on the market, the studio has heavily discounted a number of its games on the eShop and teased several more which are on the way. You can see all...
Gallery Capcom Shares First Batch Of Devil May Cry Nintendo Switch Screenshots
Characters, battles, more
Yesterday, Capcom revealed that the original Devil May Cry will be hacking and slashing its way to Switch this summer. Now, the studio has released the first batch of in-game screenshots for us to check out and examine in excruciating detail. We get our first look at both Dante (above) and Trish (below), in-game scenes,...
News Western Switch Release And Pricing Confirmed For Wonder Boy Returns Remix
Wonder Boy is back!
Just last week, we received confirmation that Wonder Boy Returns Remix was headed to the Nintendo eShop in Japan. Now, we have full details for the game's western release thanks to eShop listings in North America and Europe, too. The game will launch on the very same day across both regions, joining the Japanese release on 23rd...
News EB Games Canada Listing Suggests Darksiders II Is Making A Comeback
Biomutant also spotted
Everyone already figured it was just a matter of time; After War comes Death and according to an EB Game Canada listing, Death rides once more for all Switch owners this Summer. THQ Nordic has yet to officially confirm the game at this time, but we suspect that now that Death is out of... erm, wherever they store him between...
News Capcom Has "No Plans" To Release A Physical Edition Of Devil May Cry On Switch
The digital way
Yesterday, Capcom announced it would release the original Devil May Cry game on the Nintendo Switch this summer. As exciting as this was, many fans couldn't help but wonder why the Japanese company wasn't porting the entire HD trilogy collection instead. If you've come to accept the fact Capcom will seemingly be drip-feeding each...
News Granzella Asks Fans If They Want R-Type Final 2 On Switch
Spoiler: We do
We where still uncertain about the announcement of R-Type Final 2 due to the peculiar date of the announcement (April 1st) but fortunately for shmup fans it turned out to be real. While the game was always an obvious certainty on PlayStation 4, developer Granzella came today on Twitter to ask on both Japanese and Western accounts on...
News The Original Devil May Cry Hunts Demons On Switch This Summer
One S-S-Stylish son of Sparda!
Capcom has confirmed over on Twitter that the original chapter of the long-running Devil May Cry series will arrive on the Switch this Summer. This marks the first time Dante's game will be made available on a Nintendo platform. But is Capcom playing it slightly too safe by just bringing the original outing instead of...
News Nintendo Newsletter Suggests Cadence Of Hyrule Will Be Released This Month
Fingers crossed
If you had to pick one of the most surprising Nintendo Switch announcements so far this year, a standout would likely be Cadence of Hyrule: Crypt of the NecroDancer. The game was originally revealed during the March Nindie Direct showcase and is being developed by Brace Yourself Games and published by Spike Chunsoft. Regarding a...
News Yu-Gi-Oh! Legacy Of The Duelist: Link Evolution Physical Edition Confirmed
It's time to duel!
Each month, more and more card games are released on the Switch. Recently, for example, the system has received Super Dragon Ball Heroes: World Mission and Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Champions. If these games aren't the digital trading card game you're looking for, perhaps you would prefer to try out
News Aegis Defenders Receiving A Limited Run Games Physical Release
Pre-orders go live on 10th May
Limited Run Games is partnering with the team at Humble Bundle to release a physical copy of the 2D wonder Aegis Defenders on the Switch and PlayStation 4. The title originally debuted on eShop in February 2018. Pre-orders for the hard copy will be available on 10th May at 10 am EST. There'll also be a two-week timed...
Feature Inside The Studio Behind SteamWorld
Or, three. Sort of
If you've been to this site before, you'll probably know or at least have a rough inkling that we cover a lot of games here; it's slightly our whole entire thing. But whilst we look at so many games it can often be all to easy to forget that behind each game we look at there's a team of revoltingly talented individuals who have...
News Lovecraft's Untold Stories Comes To Switch Next Week With A Scary Action RPG Twist
Inspired by the man himself
Combining action-RPG traits with roguelite gameplay, and inspired by the works of the famous writer, Lovecraft's Untold Stories is launching on Nintendo Switch next week. Based on H.P. Lovecraft’s stories, the game has you experiencing cosmic horror first-hand. Said to contain "all sorts of myth monsters and all kinds...
News Looks Like Ubisoft's Child Of Light Isn't Getting A Sequel After All
"I’m not holding my breath"
One of Ubisoft's more left-field projects - and one of its best, we'd argue - is Child of Light. The game originally launched on Wii U back in 2014 and has since seen a rerelease on Switch, both times enchanting our minds enough to have us hoping for another helping with a lovely sequel or two. At one stage, a sequel...
News PlatinumGames Shares More Detail On Bayonetta 3's Unorthodox Development
Mixing it up
If you're as eager to get your hands on Bayonetta 3 as we are, you probably spotted our story yesterday which shared the news of a change in the development process for the series. Now, we have a little more info on the subject thanks to PlatinumGames studio head, Atsushi Inaba. Talking to
News Saints Row: The Third Gets Another Crazy Trailer For Nintendo Switch
Launches next week
Earlier this week, we shared with you the first in a series of trailers set to be released for Saints Row: The Third - The Full Package's upcoming launch on Switch. Now, the second has arrived, and it's almost as bonkers as the last. The footage in this video takes place after the failed robbery of The Stilwate
News Monty Python-Esque Tower Defence Rolls Onto Switch With Rock of Ages 2: Bigger & Boulder
All Gilliamed Up
ACE Team has announced that tower defence/racing game Rock of Ages 2: Bigger & Boulder is dropping on Switch on 14th May. The developer is bringing its irreverent humour to Nintendo's hybrid console after published by Atlus on other platforms back in 2017. It's a follow up to 2011's original and it sees you building boulders and...
News New Trailer For Kotodama: The 7 Mysteries Of Fujisawa Reveals The Key Cast
A full debriefing
A new trailer for the investigative visual novel Kotodama: The 7 Mysteries of Fujisawa has been released and it introduces you to the students of Fujisawa Academy who you'll be getting to know as you work to uncover the mysteries of the title. By confronting your classmates after discovering their secrets, Kotodama duels will...
News Skelly Selest Brings Fast-Paced Arena Battling To Switch This Month
Featuring "spiffy hats"
Indie publisher Digerati and developer Caiysware have announced that Skelly Selest is headed to Nintendo Switch later this month. The game has you taking on procedurally-generated gauntlets of hellspawn and bosses, all in the name of defeating the horrors that lurk in the depths of Hell. There's a focus on highscore chasing...
News Awaken Your Inner Samurai In Akane, An Arena Arcade-Slasher Coming To Switch
Pre-orders now live
Akane, a top-down arcade slasher set in a cyberpunk universe, is gearing up for a spicy release on Nintendo Switch. It arrives on the eShop later this month. Actually described as a "brutal arena arcade slasher", Akane has a focus on one-hit-one-kill gameplay in which the player must kill as many opponents as they can before...
News Bloodstained Finally Gets A Release Date, And IGA Has Taken Forum Comments To Heart
"I will prove them wrong!"
It's taken what feels like forever, but Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night finally has a solid release date. The much-delayed title – which set crowdfunding records a few years back – will hit Nintendo Switch on June 25th, a little behind the PS4, Xbox One and PC editions, which all launch on June 18th. Retail...
News Hack And Slash Title Blades Of Time Is Getting A Switch Remaster With Revamped Multiplayer
An upgrade from PC
2012 hack and slash game Blades of Time is bringing its fast-paced combat to Nintendo Switch in a remastered version set to arrive in just a couple of weeks' time. The Switch release is said to be an upgrade of the PC version, also offering a freshly revamped multiplayer mode. Here, players will be able to engage in action-packed...
News Wonder Boy Returns Remix Arrives Later This Month On The Japanese eShop
Boy is back
After a remixed version of Wonder Boy Returns was confirmed by the Korean Game Ratings and Administration Committee in March for the Nintendo Switch, a listing on the Japanese eShop has now confirmed the game will be arriving later this month on 23rd May for ¥1,620. As previously noted, this is a remake of the original game with...
Video View This Terrifying Trailer For The Atmospheric Survival Horror Game Darkwood
Due out later this month
To celebrate the upcoming release of Darkwood on the Switch eShop on 16th May, publisher Crunching Koalas has released a new trailer for the game featuring a "pretty epic" custom-recorded song. Unlike a lot of other releases within this genre, this one promises not to rely on cheap jump scares. This procedurally generated...
News PEGI Rating Reveals A Mighty Switch Force! Collection Is On The Way
Four games in one
If you've somehow managed to resist all of the Mighty Switch Force! digital sales over the years or just happen to be a diehard fan of the WayForward series and would like every entry in one place, you'll be pleased to hear a collection is on the way. A PEGI rating has
News Beat ‘Em Up Arcade Game Clan N Fights Its Way To Switch Later This Year
Made with classic arcade fighters in mind
Clan N, a new, beat ‘em up, arcade-style multiplayer game, is coming to all major platforms including Nintendo Switch in 2019, it has been confirmed. The game is made up of seven "robust and challenging" levels, each containing dedicated minigames which help to tell the main story. This story is divided...
News Rebellion Offers Up Seven Reasons Why You Should Buy Sniper Elite V2 Remastered
Including a cool frame-by-frame photo mode
Developer and publisher Rebellion has shared a brand new trailer for the upcoming Sniper Elite V2 Remastered today, providing seven different reasons why it believes players should upgrade to (or simply buy - for those who have only owned Nintendo systems) the new release. This remastered edition of the...
News A New Earthworm Jim Is Coming, But There's A Rather Large Catch
The team is back together, but will you buy a new console to play it?
Earthworm Jim is one of those series which really defines the 16-bit era. While it was a late release on the SNES and Genesis / Mega Drive, it really pushed the boundaries of those systems and built a solid fanbase which would endure over the years, despite some rather...
Hands On Tucking Into The Meaty Challenge Of Automachef, A Tasty Puzzler Headed To Switch
A Switch console exclusive, actually
Today, Team17 has announced that it will be adding Hermes Interactive's puzzle game Automachef to its ever-growing games label. Thanks to this partnership, the game is headed to Switch this summer as a console exclusive, and we were lucky enough to check out an early build at Team17's lovely HQ. This one looks...
News Destroy Everything As An Angry Mutant Octopus When Octogeddon Smashes Onto Switch
From the creators of Plants vs. Zombies
Smashing and crashing its way to Nintendo Switch later this month is Octogeddon, an action arcade title that has caught our eye for a number of juicy reasons. The trailer above gives a good sense of what to expect here; you play as Octogeddon, a massive mutant octopus with just one mission: destroy the world...
News Learn All About Vambrace: Cold Soul's RPG Adventure With This New Story Trailer
Permadeath, anyone?
Upcoming roguelike RPG adventure Vambrace: Cold Soul is scheduled to launch on consoles in Q3 this year, with a Steam release coming slightly earlier at the end of this month. To celebrate, Headup Games has released a brand new story trailer. The video sets the scene nicely, so we'd urge you to give it a watch if you love your...
Upcoming Releases - Features
Forum Topics
6,962 replies |
41,647 replies |
Satisfye Pro Gaming Grip - european import issues?
12 replies |
173 replies |
Switch Physical Boxed Games List & Release Dates (US & CA)
5,789 replies |
13,130 replies |
550 replies |
Most Read
Reminder Castlevania Anniversary Collection Is Available Now, And Here's The Full...
news Super Famicom Logo In Super Mario Maker 2 Has Fans Speculating
news CoroCoro To Share "Latest Information" On Pokémon Sword And S...
Video Can Team Sonic Racing On Switch Keep Pace With The PlayStation 4 Version?
news Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3: The Black Order File Size Revealed
news Baldo Is What You Get When You Mix The Legend Of Zelda With Ni no Kuni
news There's No Need To Worry About Paid DLC Or Microtransactions In Team Son...
news Korean Ratings Board Suggests Luigi's Mansion 3 Will Be Ready To Scare T...
news Retro Shoot ‘Em Up Cotton Making A Surprise Comeback On Switch
news PlayStation-Inspired Survival Horror Back In 1995 Spooks Nintendo Switch...