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News Suikoden Creator's New JRPG, Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes, Out April 2024
Expand your headquarters next year
Surprise, RPG fans! Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes has an actual release date. The upcoming RPG from Yoshitaka Murayama, the creator of the Suikoden series, is launching on Nintendo Switch and other consoles on 23rd April 2024. Today's announcement during the Nintendo Direct came as a bit of a surprise to us...
News Star Ocean The Second Story R Scores Free Demo On Switch Today
Seeing stars
Square Enix has dropped a surprise demo for Star Ocean The Second Story R on Switch, and other consoles, today. No, you didn't miss a Nintendo Direct announcement — the publisher shared the news on social media shortly after the showcase instead of during. You know, where the PS1 remake was announced back in June 2023? Oh well...
News Vanillaware's Brand New Strategy RPG Is Giving Us Serious Ogre Battle Vibes
Unicorn Overlord looks utterly stunning
In a Nintendo Direct full of nostalgia, remakes, and returning Nintendo IPs, one of the highlights was a brand new strategy RPG from Japanese developer Vanillware — Unicorn Overlord. When the trailer dropped and we saw the studio's stunning hand-drawn visuals, we knew we were in for a treat, and when the...
News Contra: Operation Galuga Blasts Onto Switch In Early 2024
A remake of the NES classic
The September Nintendo Direct showcase was packed full of remakes and remasters, though one of those joining the pile that we are rather excited about is Contra: Operation Galuga, which will be updating the 1980s NES classic for Switch in early 2024. The updates applied to this one seem really quite impressive. Perhaps...
News The Indie Darling Of 2023 'Dave The Diver' Swims Onto Switch In October
A demo is out now
If you've had your finger on the pulse over the last few months, then you may have heard of Dave The Diver, a game all about catching fish and managing a sushi restaurant. it's been a hit with fans and critics alike, and in today's Nintendo Direct, Mintrocket's indie hit was revealed to be coming to Switch on 26th October. Dave...
News The Original Tomb Raider Trilogy Is Getting Remastered For Switch
Oh, that poor butler...
Get ready for a blast from the past, because the original Tomb Raider trilogy is coming to the Nintendo Switch with fully remastered visuals, courtesy of Crystal Dynamics and Aspyr. Launching on February 14th, 2024, Tomb Raider I-III Remastered Starring Lara Croft will contain the original three Tomb Raider titles from 1996,...
News Luigi's Mansion 2 HD Gets Spooky On Switch Next Summer
With multiplayer!
After being initially revealed in the February Direct, Nintendo has today given us a closer look at Luigi's Mansion 2 HD for the Switch, confirming that it will be creeping our way in summer 2024. This is the same 3DS game that we all fell in love with back in 2013 (gosh, was that really 10 years ago?) but with some added bells...
News Stunning Zelda-Like 'Eastward' Plants New Farm-Sim DLC This Winter
Welcome to Octopia
Making a surprise appearance in the September Nintendo Direct showcase, Pixpil and Chucklefish announced that the pixel-perfect RPG Eastward will be landing an all-new farm-sim DLC, 'Eastward: Octopia', this winter. The DLC is set in a parallel world to the main game and will see Sam and John settling down to enjoy the good life...
News GameCube Classic Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door Is Heading To Switch
Yes, for real!
To close out the latest Direct showcase, Nintendo has announced that Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door will be launching on the Nintendo Switch in 2024. Widely regarded as the best entry in the Paper Mario series, The Thousand-Year Door originally launched on the GameCube back in 2004. In the years since, fans have been itching for...
News Strategy Ahoy! Wargroove 2 Sails Onto Switch Next Month
Meet the mousey Faahri Republic
Revealed during today's Nintendo Direct showcase, Chucklefish and Robotality gave us an update on their strategic sequel, Wargroove 2, which we now know will be setting sail for Switch on 5th October. The game still looks completely charming, with the gorgeous pixel art and classic Fire Emblem-inspired combat...
News Splatoon 3's Story Mode DLC, 'Side Order', Splats Its Way Onto Switch Next Spring
The wait continues
Revealed as a part of the September Nintendo Direct showcase, we got a better look at Splatoon 3's much-anticipated story-based DLC, 'Side Order', and a release window of Spring 2024. It might not be the earlier release that we were hoping for, but hey, at least we know a little more about what's involved now. Side Order will...
News Princess Peach: Showtime! Opens On Switch In March 2024
'Untitled Princess Peach Game' gets titled
Princess Peach: Showtime!, the new name for the game previously known as Untitled Princess Peach Game, is launching on Switch on 22nd March 2024. The game sees the Mushroom Kingdom monarch transforming into different outfits — including Kung Fu Peach, Swordfighter Peach, and Detective Peach (among...
News Mario Vs. Donkey Kong Brings Some Platform Puzzling To Switch Next February
Here we go!
Revealed in today's Nintendo Direct showcase, we got our first look at an upgraded Mario vs. Donkey Kong, which leaps onto Switch on 16th February 2024. The game will see the age-old rivalry reignited next year. Donkey Kong has stolen all of the Mario Mini toys and it is up to you (Mario, obviously) to get them back. Just like the...
Guide Nintendo Direct September 2023: Time, Where To Watch, Our Predictions
It is time
The next Nintendo Direct is coming very soon — today, in fact! — keeping up the tradition of an annual September presentation for the platform holder. The September 2023 Nintendo Direct will be broadcast later today (Thursday 14th September 2023). The showcase is set to run for around 40 minutes, with Nintendo saying that it will...
Round Up The Reviews Are In For Mortal Kombat 1
What did the critics think?
Mortal Kombat 1 has officially entered its early access phase and as part of this the first batch of reviews for the new entry have gone live. While there's not really any Nintendo Switch hands on doing the rounds just yet, there are a handful of reviews covering the game on other platforms. We've put together this round...
News Demon Slayer's Mario Party-Style Game Is Rolling Out A Western Release In 2024
Update: Sweep the board next year
Update [Wed 13th Sep, 2023 17:15 BST]: After being announced for Japan earlier this week, Sega has today confirmed that the Demon Slayer's upcoming party title, Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- Sweep the Board!, will also receive a Western release in 2024. The game will see you taking on the role of some familiar...
News Walmart's Pre-Order Bonuses For Super Mario Bros. Wonder Revealed (North America)
Receive an exclusive card pack & magnet set
Ahead of the arrival of Super Mario Bros. Wonder on the Switch next month, various retailers have been revealing their pre-order goodies. The latest one comes from Walmart in the US. If you pre-order the game in store or online for $59.99, you'll receive a free trading card pack. Each card pack contains...
News Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2 Welcomes Back Ren & Stimpy In Latest Spotlight
"The twosome return"
Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2 isn't slowing down with the character spotlights and the latest one features the classic characters Ren & Stimpy. You can get the full rundown in the latest video narrated by Smash Bros. commentator and former pro player Coney. This brief rundown goes into detail about the duo's completely...
News Baten Kaitos Soundtracks Available On Streaming Services Ahead Of Remaster's Launch
Star quality
Bandai Namco has uploaded the music to both halves of the Baten Kaitos I & II HD Remaster, ahead of its launch this Thursday and Friday. From today, you can stream the music from Baten Kaitos: Eternal Wings and the Lost Ocean and Baten Kaitos Origins on Apple Music, Spotify, YouTube Music, Amazon Music, and a variety of other...
News Disgaea 7 Demo Available Now On Nintendo Switch, Doods!
Data can be transferred over to the full game, too
Ahead of its release next month, NIS America has announced that there's a free demo for Disgaea 7: Vows of the Virtueless is available to download now on the Switch eShop. Sharing the announcement on Twitter, the NIS In Europe account also gave us a brand new trailer to celebrate the demo's...
News Creature-Collecting RPG Cassette Beasts Catches First Major DLC Next Month
And it's looking spooooky
Developer Bytten Studio and publisher Raw Fury have today announced that the Pokémon-style RPG Cassette Beasts will be pressing play on its first major DLC next month as 'Pier of the Unknown' comes to Switch on 4th October. With the perfect vibes for the season, this DLC package looks set to walk a little on the spooky...
News Mortal Kombat 1 Welcomes In The New Era With Launch Trailer
Embrace the khaos
Mortal Kombat 1 is out in a week's time, but NetherRealm Studios has dropped the game's launch trailer nice and early to get fans amped up for the newest entry in the bloodiest fighting game series around. The launch trailer sets up some of the story for this "reboot", where Fire God Liu Kang has created a brand new world. But we...
News All Nine Picross e Games Will Make The Jump From 3DS To Switch Next Year In Picross S+
Each title comes as an additional download
Jupiter has today announced Picross S+, the latest addition to the mind-testing monogram series for the Nintendo Switch. What's exciting about this one is that it is set to bring all nine of the 3DS' download-only Picross e games with it — so if you missed out on the chance to download them before their...
News Upcoming Dragon Quest Game Scores Physical Switch Release With English Language Support
The Adventure of Dai launches later this month
Before the arrival of Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince later this year, Square Enix will be releasing Infinity Strash: Dragon Quest The Adventure of Dai for the Nintendo Switch on 28th September. In case you missed it, it's an action RPG based on the anime and manga series of the same name -...
Poll Will You Be Getting Pokémon Scarlet And Violet's DLC?
Part 1 'The Teal Mask' arrives this week
This week sees the release of the first half of the Pokémon Scarlet and Violet - The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero DLC. Part 1 'The Teal Mask' will introduce more Pokémon, places, and stories. Trainers can look forward to meeting The Heroes of Kitakami, getting to know the village of Kitakami, and also...
News Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2 Spotlights Another Returning Fighter
Aang from Avatar is back!
If you're looking for a new arena brawler, later this year at some point GameMill Entertainment will be releasing Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2. It's going to feature new characters as well as improved returning brawlers, and one of these happens to be Aang from the hit Nickelodeon series Avatar: The Last Airbender. He...
News Atlus Mobile RPG 'Megami Ibunroku Persona: Ikuu no Tou Hen' Coming To Switch
Update: Releases later this week
Update [Mon 11th Sep, 2023 20:30 BST]: G-MODE Archives+: Megami Ibunroku Persona: Ikuu no Tou Hen, which is based on the original PlayStation Persona title, has a launch date in Japan. The game will be available on the Japanese eShop on 14th September (thanks,
News Mortal Kombat 1 Switch Leaks Surface Online Ahead Of Launch
Watch out for spoilers
NetherRealm's new game Mortal Kombat 1 is just weeks out from release, but unfortunately, it's the latest victim of a leak. According to a report from MP1st, some stores in certain locations around the world are already selling physical copies of the title, and one individual has managed to get hold of a Switch copy of the...
Poll Who Will You Be Playing As In Super Mario Bros. Wonder?
Go on, tell us
Super Mario Bros. Wonder will continue the trend of simultaneous multiplayer platforming in the world of Super Mario and this time it's rolling with quite possibly the biggest roster ever, made up of not only Mario and co, but also a number of extras. Nintendo recently asked fans on social media what character they would be picking...
News Super Mario Bros. Wonder GameStop Pre-Orders Revealed (North America)
A sticker sheet and an elephant keychain
Update [Sat 9th Sep, 2023 04:00 BST]: GameStop has revealed Super Mario Bros. Wonder pre-orders in the US will come with an exclusive sticker sheet containing characters and power-ups from the game. This offer will be available while stock lasts. Original article [Thu 7th Sep, 2023 03:35 BST]: As we get...
News Mortal Kombat 1 Shares "First Look" At Jean-Claude Van Damme As Johnny Cage
Update: Here's the official trailer
Update [Sat 9th Sep, 2023 02:00 BST]: Following the first look teaser, NetherRealms has now released an official trailer for Jean-Claude Van Damme in Mortal Kombat 1. You can check it out via YouTube. Jean-Claude Van Damme will be available as Johnny Cage skin in the premium edition of the game, with pre-orders...
Round Up The Previews Are In For Detective Pikachu Returns
The first impressions are here
Super Mario Bros. Wonder isn't the only major release arriving on the Nintendo Switch next month. In case you missed it, Detective Pikachu is also back in Detective Pikachu Returns - a follow-up to the 2018 3DS release. Ahead of the game's release, the first "hands-on" previews have now been released and so we've...
News Lovecraftian Psychological Horror 'Desolatium' Haunts On Switch In Time For Halloween
Releases late October
Soedesco is adding to the horrors of Halloween on Switch as it's announced a 27th October release date for Superlumen's Lovecraftian point-and-click Desolatium. Originally announced back in June 2023, Desolatium is a surreal, psychological graphic adventure where you'll come face-to-face with many of Lovecraft's iconic...
News Disney's Gargoyles Remastered Brings Sega Genesis Classic To Switch This October
The age of Gargoyles returns
Disney has announced that the remaster of the 16-bit favourite Gargoyles will be launching on Switch on 19th October. Gargoyles Remastered, developed by Empty Clip Studios, was announced last September and we've heard nothing about it until now. But a brand new trailer confirmed that the game is coming very soon —...
News The Autobots Roll Out On Switch Next Month In Transformers: Earthspark - Expedition
Get your motor running
Outright Games has today revealed another gameplay trailer for its latest game about the robots in disguise — Transformers: Earthspark - Expedition journeys onto Switch on 13th October. Based on the recent Paramount+ and Netflix animated series, Transformers: Earthspark, this game will see you taking on the role of...
News Cosy Sandbox Worldbuilder 'My Little Universe' Lands On Switch Next Month, Demo Out Now
Try before you buy
Developer Estoty and publisher SayGames have announced that the cosy worldbuilder My Little Universe will be making its way onto Switch on 5th October. What's more, the foundations are already being laid as a local co-op demo is now available to try out on the Nintendo console. This one will see you creating your own...
News Toree Saturn Looks Set To Provide Even More Adorable Low-Poly Platforming Next Year
Très chick
After being teased last month, developer Siactro has now provided a first look at the follow-up to Toree 3D, Toree Saturn, and yes, it's looking just as adorable as we would expect. Much like the prior games in the Toree universe, Saturn is a low-poly platformer that will see you guiding a sweet little chick (and its awesome shades)...
News Mortal Kombat 1 Trailer Reveals Megan Fox As The Outworld Vampire Nitara
"It's cool to be in the game"
After an advertisement featuring the actor and former wrestler Dave Bautista, Mortal Kombat 1 has now officially revealed the vampire of the Outworld Nitara will be played by the actress Megan Fox. Although Fox's involvement seems to be the focus in the latest trailer, this does still count as another playable fighter...
News Cowabunga! New Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem Game Announced For Next Year
Based on the recent movie
2023 has been quite the time to be a TMNT fan and it looks like next year will be no different as Outright Games has today announced that it will be releasing a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem game inspired by the recent film. The information that we have on the as-yet-untitled game is somewhat limited, though...
News Super Mario Bros. Wonder Has Already Topped Amazon's "Best Sellers" Chart In The US
It's off to a wonderful start
Ahead of the launch of Super Mario Bros. Wonder next month, it seems the game is already dominating the charts on Amazon in certain parts of the world. Following the special Direct presentation last week, revealing even more about the new entry, Wonder has now gone straight to the top of Amazon's best-selling video...
News Surprise! Heart Machine's 'Solar Ash' Slides Onto Switch Next Week
From the makers of Hyper Light Drifter
Annapurna Interactive has announced that it's bringing Heart Machine's stunningly surreal 3D platformer Solar Ash to Switch on 14th September. Originally launching on PS4, PS5, and PC in 2021, Solar Ash is the second game from Hyper Light Drifter developer Heart Machine. Swapping beautiful 2D pixel art for...
News Company Of Heroes Collection Marches The Classic RTS Game Onto Switch This Autumn
Two expansions also reporting for duty
Feral Interactive, the team behind such ports as GRID Autosport, Alien: Isolation and The Lara Croft Collection has today announced that it will be bringing a legendary RTS title over to Switch in the upcoming Company of Heroes Collection. The collection is currently set to land on the Nintendo console this...
News Retro Game Challenge 1 & 2 Are Getting Switch Ports In Japan
No word on a Western release yet
Bandai Namco has announced Retro Game Challenge 1 + 2 Replay, a remastered collection of two DS cult classics for Switch (thanks, Famitsu). At the moment, the collection has only been announced for Japan, and a release date hasn't been confirmed. Retro Game Challenge is a series of video games based on the Game...
Hands On Super Mario Bros. Wonder Lives Up To Its Name In The First Hour
Isn't it a wonder
A funny thing happened at (well, near) PAX West 2023. Super Mario Bros. Wonder, the latest two-dimensional Mario game — and the first original one in over 10 years — was surprisingly made fully playable for Nintendo Live attendees and media alike ahead of its October 20th release on Nintendo Switch. Anyone who’s watched...
News Trace Memory, Hotel Dusk Writer's New Adventure Game Blows Past Crowd-Funding Goal
Dark Auction: Hitler's Legacy is 170% funded
Japanese developer IzanagiGames, Inc. has launched a crowdfunding campaign for its new 'authentic mystery adventure' title called Dark Auction: Hitler's Legacy. At the time of writing, the game has been fully funded at 170% of the 2 million JPY goal and looks to be heading to Switch next year. Set in the...
News Nintendo Doesn't Plan To Announce Mario's New Voice Actor Ahead Of Wonder's Release
Doug Bowser reconfirms the reveal will "be within the credits"
Nintendo has reconfirmed Mario's new voice actor will be revealed in the credits of Super Mario Bros. Wonder and there won't be any special announcements happening ahead of this release. Speaking to IGN at Nintendo Live 2023, Nintendo of America's president Doug Bowser reiterated how...
News Morkull Ragast's Rage Is A Hollow Knight-Like Action Platformer Coming To Switch Next Year
Fill the Silksong void
Publisher SelectaPlay and developer Disaster Games have today announced that Morkull Ragast's Rage, a 2D action platformer, will be slashing its way over to Switch in 2024. At an initial glance, there is more than a little Hollow Knight on display here. The skull-headed protagonist, gloomy depth of field and combat focus...
News Super Mario Bros. Wonder Had No Deadline During Its Prototype Phase
It resulted in some wonderful ideas
Super Mario Bros. Wonder has already been praised in early hands-on previews for being one of the most refreshing takes on the 2D series in a very long time and it seems part of the reason behind this is tied to the fact there was no deadline in the early phases of its design. Speaking to Wired, the game's...
Video Here's 20 Minutes Of Super Mario Bros. Wonder Gameplay From Nintendo Treehouse
Playable at Nintendo Live 2023
In case you missed the initial announcement, Nintendo Live 2023 is currently taking place this weekend in Seattle. The event is packed with all sorts of entertainment and as part of this Nintendo is also showcasing its upcoming Switch release Super Mario Bros. Wonder. Nintendo's Treehouse held a live hands-on gameplay...
Round Up The Previews Are In For Super Mario Bros. Wonder
The first impressions are here
It's been another massive week in the world of Nintendo with the company hosting a special Super Mario Bros. Wonder Direct. Ahead of the game's October release, Nintendo has also given a number of outlets the chance to go hands-on with the game. And now there's a bunch of previews up, so we've decided to round them up...