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News Blasphemous II Slashes Its Way Onto Switch This Summer
Repent!
During today's Indie World Showcase, developer The Game Kitchen announced that Blasphemous II will be heading to the Nintendo Switch in Summer, 2023. The sequel to the 2019 Metroidvania will "introduce new design ideas as well as new artistic and narrative paths". The original Blasphemous was well received by fans of the genre, and we gave...
News Etrian Odyssey Origins Collection Is Looking Slick In New Gameplay Trailer
Dungeon-crawling collection launches June 2023
Publisher Atlus has revealed a brand new trailer for its upcoming Etrian Odyssey Origins Collection on Nintendo Switch, which launches later this year on June 1st, 2023. The trailer dives into a heap of dungeon-crawling gameplay from all three titles and also shows off a bunch of "party customization,...
News Surprise! Xenoblade Chronicles 3 "Final DLC" Launches On Switch Next Week
"Join a cast of new and familiar characters"
Alongside the Xenoblade amiibo announcement, Nintendo has surprised many Switch owners by announcing "the final DLC" in the Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Expansion Pass will be arriving next week on 25th April. The official trailer provides fans with a glimpse of what's to come in 'Future Redeemed' and also...
News Sunsoft's Classic Platformer Trip World Will Get New Colour Re-Release On Switch, GB And GBC
Pre-orders open later this month
Limited Run Games has today announced that it is re-releasing the much sought-after Sunsoft platformer, Trip World, in an all-new colourised form: Trip World DX. The game will be released physically on Switch, Game Boy and Game Boy Color, with pre-orders opening on 28th April. Originally released in Japan in 1992...
News Two Brand-New Game Boy Platformers Are Up For Pre-Order
Bitmap Soft is back with more neo-retro titles
Although you might not believe it, the Game Boy remains a vibrant platform for small devs continuing to explore the handheld's potential several decades after its 1989 launch and publishers are still producing physical games for it. Bitmap Soft is one of the most prolific publishers in this neo-retro...
News New Advance Wars 1+2: Re-Boot Camp Trailer Welcomes Back Orange Star
Andy, Sami and Max return
This week marks the return of the turn-based strategy series Advance Wars with the release of Advance Wars 1+2: Re-Boot Camp on Switch. Nintendo has already uploaded an overview trailer - providing a rundown of what to expect, and now it's officially re-introduced the Orange Star team including the members Andy, Sami and...
Video The Completionist Talks To Us About His Upcoming Roguelike Game, Elsie
Plus, we interview the lead developers
We have known about Playtonic Friends' runnin' and gunnin' roguelike, Elsie, for a little while now (since around June 2022, if we're being specific), but did you know that the game is being worked on Jirard "The Completionist" Khalil? Yes, the YouTuber who just last month bought every 3DS and Wii U eShop game...
News Move Aside, Sonic - Production Starts On The Knuckles Spin-Off Show
Coming to Paramount Plus
After the success of Sonic the Hedgehog and Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (the movies, not the games), it was always inevitable that Paramount Pictures would want to capitalise on the mascot's immense popularity. Indeed, before the second movie had even released, Paramount Pictures confirmed that a third movie and a Knuckles...
News RayStorm X RayCrisis HD Collection Brings Two Taito Shmup Masterpieces To Switch
Out June
ININ Games is bringing two Taito all-timers to Switch in the form of RayStorm X RayCrisis HD Collection. Confirmed for a western release last year by the publisher, an eShop listing for 30th June 2023 has appeared, suggesting that we won't have to wait too long to get our hands on this classic bundle. RayStorm and RayCrisis (also known as...
News YouTuber Reveals Potential Location For Zelda In Tears Of The Kingdom
It certainly looks accurate
Ever since the third and final trailer for The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom dropped last week, fans have been picking it apart for hints and clues as to how the sequel might play out when it launches on May 12th, 2023. Well, it appears that YouTube channel Looygi Bros has a pretty solid idea of where Zelda...
News Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom Switch Download Card Shows Off New Characters
Another official reveal
If you're eager to see more of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, it seems we've got another official reveal. Download cards for the game are now appearing at stores in Japan, and they happen to feature some new screenshots. If you squint hard enough, you can see two new characters that haven't been properly...
News LEGO 2K Drive's Physical Switch Release Is Just A Download Code
Keep driving
LEGO 2K Drive is due out on the Nintendo Switch next month and if you were planning to add a physical copy to your collection, you might want to read on. In case you missed it, listings of the hard card copy include a number of warnings noting how a game card is "not included" with the physical version. A download will be required, and...
News Nintendo Reveals Link's Start Point In Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom
New detail shared on the official game site
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is now just weeks away from launching on the Switch, and it seems we're finally getting some substantial information about what to expect from Link's next big outing. In a new update, Nintendo's official game site for this upcoming release has revealed where our...
News Dig Through History On Switch In 'Hidden Through Time 2: Myths & Magic'
Take that, Time Team
Publisher Rogueside has announced that Hidden Through Time 2: Myths & Magic will be making its way to the Switch in 2023. Boasting some adorable visuals, the game sees you hunting for hidden objects across various time periods in the history of mankind, all the while allowing players to alter the world as they see fit, from...
News Nintendo Uploads Legend Of Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom 'Main Theme' Song
Have a listen
Marketing for The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is well and truly underway, and as part of this, Nintendo has now launched the Switch title's official website in Japan. Perhaps the highlight is the fact you can now listen to the main theme song in full. Many have already extracted the audio file: There are also a handful of...
News Suikoden I & II HD Remaster Rated In Taiwan, Release Date Potentially Coming
The True Runes await
It's been a minute since we've heard anything about Konami's collection of classic RPGs, Suikoden I&II HD Remaster Gate Rune and Dunan Unification Wars. But, if a recent rating in Taiwan is anything to go by, we might not have much longer to wait before the duology hits Switch. Gematsu spotted the rating and shared it over...
Feature Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom Trailer #3 - Every New Detail Revealed
Epic doesn't even begin to cover it
With just under a month to go until the release of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, Nintendo has dropped its third and final trailer for the game, and wow, what a trailer! This is undoubtedly one for the ages; a trailer to surely rival the Switch Presentation trailer for Breath of the Wild from 2017...
Random Of Course People Are Thirsty For Ganondorf In Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom
Ganondilf
In something we didn't think we'd be writing today, everyone thinks Ganondorf in the new The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom trailer is pretty smoking hot. VG247 brought this to our attention, and now it's our job to share this revelation with you. If you haven't watched the final pre-launch trailer yet, then you might be a little...
News Unleash Your Inner Supervillain On Switch With 'Evil Wizard', Launching 2023
Curse those blasted do-gooders!
Ever found yourself feeling sympathy for video game villains and wish they could just catch a break? Well, you can now take on the role of the villain yourself with Evil Wizard, a top-down action RPG in which you'll need to fend off an army of so-called heroes and defend your caslte. The game boasts carefully crafted...
News Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom's Final Pre-Launch Trailer Is Absolutely Stunning
Get unpacking, folks
Well, that was a heck of a trailer, wasn't it, folks? The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is out in just under a month, and series producer Eiji Aonuma joined us to share the very last trailer we'll be getting before the game launches on 12th May. Featuring tons of shots of Hyrule, characters, and some story hints, Tears...
News Shepherd's Crossing, Success' Answer To Harvest Moon, Gets Western Switch Release
Sprouts this June
Success Corporation, the developer most well-known for the Cotton series of cute 'em ups, is bringing its take on the farm sim to the west on Switch in June 2023. Shepherd's Crossing originally launched on PS2 in 2008, before receiving a PSP port in 2010 (thanks, @gosokkyu!). Known as Hakoniwa Bokujou Hitsuji Mura in Japan, the...
News 'Mangavania' Looks To Blend Metroidvania Mechanics With Downwell Aesthetics
Yep, another Metroidvania!
Fancy another Metroidvania? Of course you do, don't be a silly billy. Mangavania from publisher Sometimes You is launching on the Switch later this month on April 26th for a rather tasty price of $4.99 / £4.49 (pr-orders can also currently bag an additional 20% discount). It looks like your typical Metroidvania with...
News Hello Kitty And Friends Happiness Parade Gets A Last-Minute Delay On Switch
Hang in there, Kitty
A new Hello Kitty rhythm game titled Hello Kitty And Friends Happiness Parade was due to arrive on the Nintendo Switch this month and has now received a last-minute delay. A media alert revealed how Hello Kitty required just a bit more time to "straighten her bow" to ensure the highest level of happiness was delivered in the...
News Disney's Upcoming Free-To-Play Racer Unveils A New Playable Character
"Figment joins the race"
Ahead of the Disney Speedstorm early access launch next week on 18th April, Gameloft has revealed another new playable character for the free-to-play licensed racer. This time it is Figment - the mascot of the "Imagination!" pavillion at Walt Disney World Resort's Epcot theme park. Speedstorm's founder's pack is...
News Aliens: Fireteam Elite Is Coming To Switch, But It's A Cloud Version
Demo now available
Update with UK eShop prices. Aliens: Fireteam Elite is coming to Switch on 26th April 2023. This co-op based third-person shooter that launched on PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Series S|X in 2021, and it's now making the jump to the Switch as a cloud version (thanks, Nintendo Everything!). The cloud version is coming from Ubitus,...
News Trine 5: A Clockwork Conspiracy Winds Up For Summer Switch Release
Ticking away
Frozenbyte's Trine is making a return this summer with the fifth entry in this 2.5D puzzle-platforming series. Trine 5: A Clockwork Conspiracy sees the return of the Knight, Thief, and Wizard as they attempt to clear their names after their reputation is tarnished. And yes, the game is coming to Switch on day one. We got a sneak peek...
News Classic Bullet-Hell Shooter 'Castle Of Shikigami 2' Is Getting A Switch Physical Release
Pew pew!
Red Art Games has announced that a physical edition of the classic bullet-hell shooter Castle of Shikigami 2 will be making its way to the Switch. The game will be available later this year in both Europe and North America, with Red Art Games handling the European release and Video Games Plus taking care of the North American release...
News Kloa: Child Of The Forest Is A Beautiful Blend Of Pixel Art, Studio Ghibli, And Zelda
A Link to the Forest
Kloa: Child of the Forest is a gorgeous-looking pixel art action adventure game from developer Wildpad Games. Inspired by the films of Studio Ghibli and The Legend of Zelda series, the game launched a Kickstarter campaign last year — and we're not sure how we missed it despite it smashing its console port stretch goal. That...
News Super Dungeon Maker Might Be As Close As We Get To A Zelda 'Mario Maker'
Arriving on Switch early next month
If you've ever dreamed of a Zelda game that's like Nintendo's popular Super Mario Maker series, Super Dungeon Maker might just be as close as it gets. After a successful Kickstarter campaign and early access period, Super Dungeon Maker is now ready to go. The "16-bit top-down level editing sandbox" by "rokaplay...
News Retro-Inspired FPS Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun Shoots Onto Switch Next Month
Check out the new trailer
After being revealed last June, publisher Focus Entertainment has today announced that Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun will be bringing its retro-inspired first-person shooting to Switch on 23rd May (thanks, Nintendo Everything). As you can see in the abov
News Sea Of Stars Wears SNES RPG Inspirations Proudly In New Gameplay Showcase
16-bit beauty
Sabotage Studio's Sea of Stars is out this August on Switch, and Game Informer has shared almost 20 minutes of brand new gameplay from this stunning 16-bit inspired RPG. In the exclusive video — which is part of the publication's cover story on the game — Kyle Hilliard and Charles Harte go hands-on with the game. And we say this a...
News Nintendo Wants Discord To Reveal Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom Art Book Leaker
NoA files for DMCA subpoena
Nintendo of America has filed an application for a DMCA subpoena at a district court in California which, if granted, would order Discord to reveal the identity of the person who leaked The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom's art book back in February. TorrentFreak reported earlier today that the company's attorneys...
News Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster File Sizes Seemingly Revealed
And they're mini
After months of silence, the Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster series is finally dropping on Switch on 19th April. And along with eShop listings for all six games in the series, we have a good idea of how much space all the games will take up on our SD cards. (Thanks, Nintendo Everything!) While a lucky few have physical editions (and a...
News Super Bomberman R 2 Explodes Onto Switch This September
A real blast
The 40th-anniversary celebrations for Bomberman can kick off very soon. Konami has revealed that Super Bomberman R 2 is blasting onto Switch on 13th September in North America, and 14th September in Europe and Japan. Physical versions of the game will available in North America a day earlier. (Thanks, Gematsu!) Revealed last June,...
News Dragon Quest XII: The Flames Of Fate Logo Gets A Minor Update
See for yourself
Dragon Quest XII: The Flames of Fate was officially announced back in May 2021, and since then Square Enix or the series creator Yuji Horii haven't revealed all that much about it Now, in a new development, it seems the game's logo has been slightly updated, making it glow a little more. Gematsu shared a before and after comparison...
News New Advance Wars Switch Overview Trailer Introduces The Basics Of Battle
"Your mission begins April 21"
After a number of delays, Nintendo has finally locked in a 21st April release for Advance Wars 1+2 Re-Boot Camp. The first "hands on" of this turn-based tactical strategy arrived this week and so far it seems to have been well-received. Here on Nintendo Life, we called it a "slicker, shinier and sassier" take on the...
News Rhapsody: Marl Kingdom Chronicles Will Sing On Switch In August
Rhapsody II & III make their western debut
NIS America has revealed that Rhapsody: Marl Kingdom Chronicles is launching on Switch on 29th August 2023 in North America, 1st September 2023 in Europe, and September 9th in Australia and Oceania. Announced back in January, Marl Kingdom Chronicles marks the first time that Rhapsody II: Ballad of the...
News Disney Illusion Island Pays "Homage" To Castle Of Illusion, Says Creative Director
"We always kind of viewed this as our spiritual successor"
In July, Mickey, Minnie, Donald, and Goofy will be gracing our Switch screen in the gorgeous-looking platformer Disney Illusion Island. And yesterday, some of the press got an extended look at the game, which is shaping up to be a lovely little title by the looks of things. In an interview...
News Tin Hearts, The Toy-Sized Lemmings-Alike, Is Now A Timed-Exclusive On Switch
For a whole month
The cosy Victorian toy-guiding puzzler Tin Hearts is out on Switch pretty soon here, on 20th April. And publisher Wired Productions and developer Rogue sun have revealed that it's now a timed-exclusive to the hybrid console, meaning those looking to play the game on other platforms will have to wait an extra month. Managing...
Exclusive Mr. Sun's Hatbox Is A Hilarious Roguelite About Stealing Hats
Out later this month on Switch
Mr. Sun's Hatbox is a brand-new roguelike that's all about stealing hats and getting the job done. Announced last year for PC and consoles, we can exclusively reveal that the game will also be coming to Switch, and you don't have long to wait to become a bonnet burglar, as the game launches on 20th April. Developed by...
Round Up The Previews Are In For Advance Wars 1+2 Re-Boot Camp
Early impressions have arrived
One game we're looking forward to finally getting our hands on here at Nintendo Life is Advance Wars 1+2 Re-Boot Camp. As mentioned in the title, it includes both of the Game Boy Advance titles, with a number of new features such as online play now included. The first impressions of the upcoming Switch release have...
News Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster Series Launches On Switch Later This Month
The "ultimate" 2D pixel remasters
Last December, Square Enix announced the release of the Final Fantasy I-VI Pixel Remaster for the Switch. More recently, pre-orders were being charged and now the Japanese game company has confirmed the compilation will be released for Nintendo's hybrid system later this month on 19th April. This collection...
Hands On Advance Wars 1+2: Re-Boot Camp - Slicker, Shinier, Sassier Strategy
Modern warfare
After numerous delays to an initial proposed launch date of December 2021 due to real-world events that Nintendo evidently felt made launching a light-hearted warfare game problematic, Wayforward's Advance Wars 1+2: Re-Boot Camp is finally almost here. Featuring the classic Game Boy Advance campaigns from both Advance Wars and Advance...
News Tiny Thor Nails Pixel Art Platforming And Puzzles In Stunning New Trailer
It's hammer time
Retro-inspired platformer Tiny Thor, from Asylum Square Interactive, continues to look absolutely breathtaking in today's new gameplay trailer. Revealed in February, the upcoming 16-bit-esque adventure may look like the classics, but it's adding its own twist to pixel-perfect platforming. Tiny Thor will be using mini-Mjölnir to...
Exclusive Tin Hearts' Gameplay Mixes Cosy Narrative With Lemmings-Like Mechanics
Get your violins out
If you've had your eye on Tin Hearts, a Lemmings-inspired puzzle game from publisher Wired Productions and developer Rogue Sun, then the good news is that it's heading to the Switch later this month on April 20th, 2023. Tin Hearts has been cooking for a little while now, but with the game boasting over 40 levels of...
Video Let's Discuss That Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom Gameplay Trailer
Felix and Alex combine their thoughts
A week ago at the time of writing, Nintendo finally lifted the curtain on The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom - properly, this time. We were treated to a whole ten minutes' worth of gameplay footage from the upcoming game, giving us a glimpse at Link's four new abilities: Recall, Fuse, Ultrahand, and...
News After 30 Years, Cannon Dancer Will Finally Be Out On Consoles Next Week
The unofficial sequel to Strider is almost here
Cannon Dancer - Osman — affectionately dubbed "the unofficial sequel to Strider" — will finally be playable on consoles from 13th April 2023 with both a physical and digital launch. After its original eShop release date slipped from both January and March to April (spotted by gosokkyu, via Tim
Video 10 Exciting Games Coming To Nintendo Switch In April 2023
Mega Man, Advance Wars, and more
It's April already? Crikey. Yes, another month is here, and that means there's a tasty handful of new games to look forward to in the coming weeks. March brought us excellent titles like Fatal Frame: Mask of the Lunar Eclipse, Bayonetta Origins: Cereza and the Lost Demon, Have A Nice Death, and more. Can April...
Poll Will You Be Getting The New Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom Switch OLED?
Launching later this month
Earlier this week, we got our first proper look at the gameplay in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. In the same update, Nintendo also finally lifted the lid on the themed OLED and even revealed a Pro Controller and carry case to go with it. Now that we've had some time to absorb this massive announcement, we're...
News SNK Announces The King Of Fighters XIII Global Match For Nintendo Switch
"The pinnacle of 2D sprite-based fighting is back"
At EVO Japan 2023 this weekend, SNK announced it would be releasing The King of Fighters XIII Global Match for the Switch. It's released a teaser trailer, which you can view above (warning: flashing lights). This new version will include overhauled rollback netcode and improved online...