Nintendo Switch News
December2023
News Sonic Superstars Is Offering Free Holiday Costume DLC
"Spread cheer to the Northstar Islands"
If you would like to celebrate Christmas with Sonic the Hedgehog this year, be sure to check out his latest sidescroller Sonic Superstars, as Sega is offering a free holiday-themed item. This DLC dresses up Sonic in a themed outfit. You can change Sonic's look in the character menu, where you can also...
News Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom's Master Sword Twist Was Decided Very Early On
"There's this certain sense of accomplishment and joy"
One of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom's best moments is when you finally get the Master Sword. There's an incredible rush, whether you find it organically through the story or happen to stumble on it. And Zelda series producer Eiji Aonuma and the director of Tears of the Kingdom...
News Zelda-Style Z-Targeting Was Apparently "Too Hardcore" For LEGO Fortnite
Crtl+Z needed?
LEGO Fortnite — a new game that's available inside of Fortnite — has been dominating online conversation since it dropped last week on all consoles. But former senior designer at Epic Games, Cristina Ramos, says that one key piece of game design was rejected for being "too hardcore". (thanks, Nintenduo!) Ramos, who is now with...
News Zelda Producer Responds To Fans Who Want A More "Traditional Linear" Adventure
"...there's a bit of a grass is greener mentality"
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom continues to pave a new path for the Zelda franchise, building on the gorgeous open-world formula that Nintendo introduced Link to in Breath of the Wild. But while these games have received critical acclaim, some fans desperately miss the "old-style" of...
Hands On Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney Trilogy Lays Out A Compelling Case On Switch
Turnabout Triumph, or Turnabout Tragedy?
They've done it again. Capcom has done it again! Only this time, they've done it better. Following on from the success of the Ace Attorney Trilogy, which brought the first three games in the beloved series to Switch, PC, and other consoles, Capcom has taken the next three games (Apollo Justice, Dual...
UK Charts Mario Wonder Jumps Up The Rankings As EA Sports FC 24 Scores Another Win
Let's-a rebound
The latest UK boxed charts are in and we are faced with a pretty similar picture this week to what we saw last. EA Sports FC 24 once again manages to score the top spot (for the third week in a row, no less), while Super Mario Bros. Wonder continues to bounce back from a few weeks lower down the chart, now leaping into second place...
Guide Best Pokémon-Likes On Nintendo Switch - Games To Play After You've Finished Pokémon
The Mimikyus of video games
Updated with Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince. Enjoy! When they said "Pokémon! Gotta catch 'em all", we all assumed that they meant catching all the pocket monsters. But actually, what they were talking about was catching all the Pokémon and Pokémon-like games out there — of which there are many. And now, at...
Feature Zelda, "Linguistic Chaos", And The Challenges Of Bringing 'Outer Wilds' To Switch
"We love Outer Wilds and we’re thrilled it’s on the Nintendo Switch"
It's finally here — Outer Wilds has finally landed on Nintendo Switch, two years after it was originally meant to crash onto the system. And we've been champing at the bit to try out this indie darling. Incredibly immersive and visually arresting, Outer Wilds was critically...
Guide Nintendo Christmas Gifts: Best Presents For Every Budget
From cheap stocking fillers to luxury gifts
If you're looking for the best cheap Nintendo gifts to give to a loved one this holiday, the perfect gaming stocking filler, or even the absolute best Nintendo presents that money can buy, you're most certainly in the right place. In this guide, we'll be sharing some of 2023's top Nintendo gifts to give...
News Fortnite's Dev Really Wants A Crossover With Nintendo But Hasn't Had Any Luck
It hopes "at some point" to use Nintendo's characters
Fortnite has had just about every crossover at this stage from Dragon Ball and Marvel to LEGO, but the one brand Epic believes could top them all is....drum roll... Nintendo! Speaking to Axios in Los Angeles this week, the head of Fortnite's ecosystem Saxs Persson admitted Epic had tried...
Reminder Star Wars Heritage Pack Physical Edition Now Available (North America)
Seven games in one collection
Back in October, Aspyr and Lucasfilm Games announced the STAR WARS Heritage Pack (2023) would be getting a physical release in North America, and it's now officially available. It will set you back $59.99 USD and includes seven games in one. The catch is that there are technically only five games included on the Switch...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (December 9th)
Out of this world
The weekend has rolled around once again so it's time to put those gaming plans into effect. Before we dive into all that though, let's take a look at some of the highlights from this week in Nintendo. The big news this time around was, of course, The Game Awards, which saw a whole bunch of titles announced for Switch as well as...
Random Super Mario Bros. Wonder Mod Swaps Out Blue Toad For Rosalina
Pauline will replace Yellow Toad "if things go according to plan"
Although Nintendo doesn't appear to be adding any new content to Super Mario Bros. Wonder any time soon, certain mods out there have been adding all sorts of weird and wonderful things to the new Switch entry. One mod, in particular, as highlighted by Nintendo Everything is a new...
News Splatoon 3 Version 6.0.1 Is Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
The Big Run reward bug is still present
Earlier this week Nintendo rolled out Version 6.0.1 of Splatoon 3. Although it's failed to fix certain problems associated with the latest Big Run event, apparently there's a patch coming in the future that can hopefully address this problem. Apart from this, Nintendo has shared its usual list of patch notes,...
News Geoff Keighley Agrees Music Was Played "Too Fast" For TGA Winners This Year
"It's something to address going forward"
The Game Awards 2023 was a huge success for Geoff Keighley this year, but he has received some feedback about the show's treatment of winners, asking them to wrap up their speeches before some of them even got underway. Nintendo's very own Legend of Zelda producer Eiji Aonuma was seemingly on the receiving...
Review Batman: Arkham Trilogy (Switch) - Two Solid Ports, One Technical Disaster
Hand me the bug repellent bat-spray, Robin
When it comes to superhero games, Rocksteady Studios served us up a trio of the very best examples of the genre with its superlative Batman: Arkham Trilogy. Whether you prefer the smaller scale and comparative intimacy of Batman: Arkham Asylum, the vast open world of Arkham City or the Batmobile-powered...
News Nintendo Is Still Trying To Fix Splatoon 3's Big Run Reward Bug
Update: Previous patch did not fix the problem
Update #2 [Fri 8th Dec, 2023 17:15 GMT]: Earlier this week, Nintendo announced that it was aware of a bug in Splatoon 3's latest Big Run event which resulted in players receiving the incorrect reward for their efforts. A patch was released earlier today to fix this problem, but it looks like the bug...
News Eiji Aonuma Comments On The Possibility Of A Playable Zelda In The Future
"Maybe"
In recent years, The Legend of Zelda fans have grown increasingly vocal in their desire to play as the titular character in mainline Zelda games. Many thought that this might finally happen in Tears of the Kingdom, but alas - spoilers - it didn't. In an interview with IGN before The Game Awards, Eiji Aonuma commented on the possibility of...
Random The Game Awards Urged Eiji Aonuma To 'Wrap Up' Zelda Acceptance Speech
And fans aren't too happy
In case you missed it, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom won Best Action/Adventure Game at this year's Game Awards event in Los Angeles. Fans, however, are a bit miffed at the organisers of the show as it appears that during Eiji Aonuma's acceptance speech, a teleprompter urged the long-time Zelda producer to "wrap...
Round Up Everything Announced At The Game Awards 2023 - All Switch Game Reveals & Trailers
The "World Premieres" are back
That's it, folks. Another year, another Game Awards ceremony has come and gone. And what a night, hey? It was a pretty good night for Nintendo at The Game Awards 2023, with Super Mario Bros. Wonder taking home Best Family Game, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom winning Best Action / Adventure, and Pikmin 4...
News Capcom Unveils Monster Hunter Wilds, Coming In 2025
But there's no mention of Nintendo platforms
To end The Game Awards, Capcom unveiled the next major entry in the Monster Hunter series. It's called Monster Hunter Wilds and it will be released on multiple next-generation platforms in 2025. The unfortunate catch here is that there's no mention of Nintendo platforms, but given the series' history,...
News Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom Wins Best Action/Adventure Game At TGA 2023
Eiji Aonuma accepts the award
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom was up for multiple nominations at The Game Awards this year including "Game of the Year", and the one it's taken out in the end is the best "action/adventure" game. Zelda producer Eiji Aonuma went up to receive the award, thanking everyone for their support. It managed to top...
News Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Comes To Apex Legends Early Next Year
A surprise crossover
In yet another surprise collaboration announcement at this year's Game Awards, Apex Legends has announced a crossover with Square Enix's action role-playing game Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth. It will be taking place next year in EA's battle royale shooter on 9th January 2024. Here's a first look: <related...
News Electronic Arts Is Bringing A New 'EA Originals' Title To Switch In April Next Year
Introducing Tales of Kenzera: ZAU
EA's 'Originals' line continues with the company revealing Tales of Kenzera: ZAU at this year's Game Awards show. It will be launching on all platforms including the Nintendo Switch on 23rd April 2024. This is a new single-player action-adventure platformer that brings a "new experience of finding hope and courage...
News Warframe's New Chapter Arrives On Switch Next Week With Cross Platform Save
Join forces across "all platforms"
The online game Warframe has announced its next major chapter "Whispers in the Walls" will be coming to the Nintendo Switch on 13th December. This includes cross-platform save and much more. Here's the full rundown along with a trailer (above): The next major chapter in Warframe’s sprawling cinematic story...
News Visions Of Mana Announced By Square Enix, But Not For Switch
Update: Revealed at The Game Awards 2023
Update [Fri 8th Dec, 2023 02:00 GMT]: Today's trademark has been confirmed — Visions of Mana is a brand new action RPG in the Mana series. Revealed at The Game Awards 2023, the trailer showcased some gorgeous new visuals and more open combat, seemingly inspired by the Trials of Mana remake. However, the...
News Dave The Diver Teams Up With Dredge For An Epic New Crossover
Arriving next week
After a crossover with Dredge, it's now Dave The Diver's turn to get some collaboration content. Again, it's the other way round this time - with the treacherous seas of Dredge coming to Dave's world. This exclusive content will make its debut next week on 15th December and is coming to both the Nintendo Switch and Steam versions...
News Prince Of Persia: The Lost Crown Demo Confirmed, Story Trailer Also Revealed
Launching early next year
Following a leak earlier today, a new action-packed story trailer for Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown has just debuted at this year's Game Awards show. Ahead of the game's launch on 15th January 2024, it's also been confirmed there will be a Warior Within pre-order bonus outfit as well as a demo, which will be released on...
News Nintendo Expands Its Switch Online N64 Library With Three More Titles
Available today!
Nintendo has dropped a trio of classic games today, announcing Harvest Moon 64, 1080 Snowboarding and Jet Force Gemini are now available on the Switch Online + Expansion Pack service. All of these games have been made available in Japan, too. Here's the rundown about each one, courtesy of Nintendo's official PR: Harvest Moon 64...
News World Of Goo Is Getting A Sequel In 2024
The physics-based construction puzzler is back
In some surprise news at this year's Game Awards show, a sequel for the famous physics-based construction puzzler World of Goo was announced. It will be released in 2024 and is simply titled World of Goo 2. The original game by 2D Boy and Tomorrow Corporation was originally released on the Nintendo...
News Super Mario Bros. Wonder Scores Best Family Game At The Game Awards
One of Switch's best releases of 2023
To kick off The Game Awards, Nintendo's recent release Super Mario Bros. Wonder took out the Best Family Game award. Nintendo of America president Doug Bowser took to the stage and thanked everyone for their support. Wonder managed to beat out other Nintendo titles like Pikmin 4 as well as third-party games...
News Zelda Boss Says A "Direct Sequel" To Tears Of The Kingdom Is Unlikely
A sequel to a sequel would be "a little bit wild"
If you're wondering what the chances are of a "direct sequel" to Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, don't get your hopes up. During an interview with Game Informer, Zelda producer Eiji Aonuma was asked about the possibility and says Tears of the Kingdom has already exhausted all of the possibilities in...
Talking Point What's Next For The Super Smash Bros. Series?
Smashing expectations
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is celebrating its 5th anniversary today, 7th December 2023, and we're publishing a handful of pieces to celebrate. Here, we'll be discussing the future of the Smash series — what's next? Is there even a next? And where do we think Sakurai will be involved? It's hard to believe that Super Smash...
News Kingdom Come: Deliverance Switch Port Is Still Alive, Coming Early 2024
A release window, finally!
It's been a long time since we've heard anything about the Kingdom Come: Deliverance port on Nintendo Switch. But today, in a surprise announcement, publisher Plaion has shared an update with us: the port of the 2018 title will be coming to the Switch in early 2024. At last! The Switch port is being worked on by Saber...
Feature The Best Smash Bros. Ultimate Character Trailers, Ranked By You
Who is the winner?
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is celebrating its 5th anniversary today, 7th December 2023, and we're publishing a handful of pieces to celebrate this gargantuan fighter's birthday. First up, we asked you to vote for your favourite Smash Ultimate character reveal trailers... Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is a phenomenal game; of that,...
Nintendo Download 7th December (North America)
Outer Wilds! TEVI! Turok 3!
The latest Nintendo Download update for North America has arrived, and it's bringing new games galore to the eShop in your region. As always, be sure to drop a vote in our poll and comment down below with your potential picks for the week. Enjoy! Switch eShop - Highlights: Outer Wilds: Archaeologist Edition (Annapurna...
Guide Pokémon Scarlet & Violet: All Returning Pokémon, Including DLC
The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero will add another 230
Pokémon Scarlet and Violet are the newest Pokémon games on the block, and the first new mainline entry in the series since Pokémon Sword and Shield came out in November 2019. Both Scarlet and Violet are out now, and players all over the world are discovering a brand new generation 9 Pokédex...
News Grab Darkrai And Shiny Lucario In Pokémon Scarlet And Violet Distribution Event
Ooh, pretty
The Pokémon Company has announced that special distribution events have begun for Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, allowing players to download Darkrai and a shiny Lucario. Not only that, but those who grab shiny Lucario will also bag a Master Ball - not bad! The Darkrai event will coincide with the Dialga/Palkia Tera Raid event and will...
News Dialga And Palkia Star In Pokémon Scarlet And Violet 5-Star Tera Raid Event
Bag 'em and tag 'em
The Pokémon Company has announced that a special 5-Star Tera Raid event for Pokémon Scarlet and Violet will begin on December 8th, 2023, and will focus on Dialga and Palkia of Diamond and Pearl fame. The event will last until December 21st, 2023 with Dialga exclusive to Pokémon Scarlet and Palkia exclusive to Pokémon Violet...
News Pokémon Scarlet & Violet - The Indigo Disk Final Trailer Reveals Return Of Old Legendaries
The DLC is out next week
The Pokémon Company has shared the final trailer for The Indigo Disk, part 2 of Pokémon Scarlet & Violet's Expansion Pass, The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero, which is out on 14th December. The trailer is jam-packed full of new details, such as returning Gym Leader fights, a new look for a certain character from The...
Japanese Charts Dragon Quest Makes Its Monster Debut On Switch
Over 300K sold
Square Enix's Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince has landed in Japan with a bang, shifting a total of 346,583 copies since its launch on December 1st, 2023. Its impressive performance shifts everything else down the charts, with Momotaro Dentetsu World settling for silver with 64,946 copies sold and Super Mario Bros. Wonder...
Gotta scout 'em all
While Pokémon has long been the undisputed king of the monster-catching RPG niche, there have always been other releases that have offered up their own distinct take on that unique brand of recruitment gameplay. Megami Tensei, for example, pioneered the concept with ‘Demon Negotiation’ in 1987 and Dragon Quest took a crack...
Random Explore Hyrule In First-Person With This Zelda: TOTK Glitch
I see you, Gleeok
Much like its immediate predecessor, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is seemingly crammed full of glitches; if you know how to trigger them, that is. The latest lets you view the world via a first-person perspective at any given moment. As discovered by Gaming Reinvented, the glitch is admittedly a bit of a faff to pull...
News Sonic Frontiers Latest Update Is Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Balance adjustments and more
Following the delivery of the "Final Horizon" update for Sonic Frontiers back in September, Sega has now released a brand new patch for the game, bumping it up to Version 1.41. It includes some balance adjustments for the game's "Easy Mode" and also makes changes to some of the controls for the new characters Amy,...
News Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Celebrating 5th Anniversary With New Spirits
And a new event starting this week
Alongside the announcement Sora is joining the Super Smash Bros. Ultimate amiibo line in February next year, Nintendo has revealed its plans for the game's 5th anniversary. To celebrate this milestone, it will be offering brand new spirits in January 2024. According to the translation, these spirits will be joined...
News Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Sora amiibo Locks In February 2024 Release Date
The Kingdom Hearts rep is on the way
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate may have wrapped up its development a long time ago, but Nintendo is still busy releasing amiibo figures for the DLC fighters. Following a confirmation in September that the Kingdom Hearts representative Sora would be getting his very own figure in 2024, Nintendo has now narrowed down...
News Geoff Keighley Reminds Everyone To Get Their Votes In For The Game Awards
"It is going to be a great showcase"
We're so close to The Game Awards now and although the show's creator and host Geoff Keighley is an incredibly busy man, he's taken time out of his action-packed schedule to share one last update on how everything is going. In his latest video (shared via X), he can be seen standing on the actual set of this...
Round Up Wholesome Snack Indie Game Showcase 2023 - Every Switch Announcement & Trailer
All seven Nintendo Switch games featured
Wholesome Games brings its bite-sized indie game showcase to The Game Awards 2023 with Wholesome Snack. The 30-minute presentation returns from last year and brings us a plethora of cute, cuddly, and cosy titles coming to multiple platforms. A handful of these games are coming to Switch, so we wanted to...
Round Up Every Switch Announcement At Day Of The Devs - The Game Awards 2023 Edition
A handful of indies to look forward to in 2024
Geoff Keighley's The Game Awards kick off on 7th/8th December but the celebrations have got underway early this year. Today, the Day of the Devs Digital Showcase popped up to reveal a handful of indie goodies that will be coming our way soon enough and a few of them are even coming to Switch! Yes,...
News Llamasoft: The Jeff Minter Story Is The Next Entry In Digital Eclipse's Gold Master Series
42 playable games included
Digital Eclipse has announced Llamasoft: The Jeff Minter Story, the second entry in its interactive 'Gold Master Series' documentaries. Arriving in 2024, the compilation will contain 42 games across 8 different platforms developed by Llamasoft and Jeff Minter. Classics such as Sheep In Space, Andes Attack, Matrix,...
News 'Armello' Developer League Of Geeks Lays Off Over Half Its Staff
"We are so very sorry"
League of Geeks, the developer behind the acclaimed Switch game Armello, has announced that over 50% of its staff have been made redundant. In total, 31 people have been laid off following "unprecedented withdrawal of funding opportunities" within the industry, along with rising operation costs and poor Early Access sales. As...
DLC deets
The Pokémon Company has announced that it will be sharing more information on Pokémon Scarlet and Violet's upcoming DLC chapter, The Indigo Disk, on 7th December at 14:00 GMT / 09:00 EST / 06:00 PST (that's tomorrow)! As for what exactly the presentation will contain, we're not quite sure just yet. With a little over a week to go before...
News Oh Dear, Contra: Operation Galuga's Physical Edition Is A Download Code In A Box
Update: Limited Run will publish on cartridge in the US
Update [Wed 6th Dec, 09:15 GMT]: It's been announced that Limited Run Games will be publishing a physical edition of Contra: Operation Galuga in North America. The good news for collectors is that WayForward has confirmed to us that this version will indeed contain the full game on a...
News Ed Boon Confirms Mortal Kombat Story DLC And Teases "Big Surprise"
More kontent is on the way
If you're wondering what's planned for Mortal Kombat 1 beyond the Kombat Pack, it seems there's another Aftermath-style story expansion in the works. Series co-creator Ed Boon confirmed this last week at CCXP23 in Brazil. While he didn't go into any specific detail, he did mention how there would also be a "big surprise"...
News Minecraft's Latest Update Is Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
New features & much more
Minecraft's latest and perhaps final update of 2023 has arrived and it bumps the bedrock edition of the game up to Version 1.20.50. This update includes new features, experimental features, fixes and changes, and much more. Here's the full rundown, courtesy of the official Minecraft feedback page: "The latest Minecraft...
News Super Nintendo World Donkey Kong Power-Up Bands Revealed
Part of the Donkey Kong Country expansion
Yesterday, Universal Studios announced the Super Nintendo World Donkey Kong Country expansion would be opening in Spring 2024. As part of this, it's also revealed two brand new Power-Up Bands, featuring amiibo functionality. There's one for Donkey Kong and the other is based on Diddy Kong. These special...
News Square Enix Asks Dragon Quest Fans To Refrain From Posting 'Dark Prince' End Game Spoilers
But you can "after 31st January 2024"
Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince was finally released on the Nintendo Switch last week. And if you are one of the many people playing it, just so you know, Square Enix has now issued a brief message on social media asking fans not to spoil the experience for other players. It's hoping players can refrain...
News Fitness Boxing Fist Of The North Star Expansion Pack DLC Out Now
Update: Check out the wild launch trailer
Update [Wed 6th Dec, 2023 00:45 GMT]: It's December and that means the new DLC for Fitness Boxing Fist of the North Star is now officially available. As part of this launch, Nintendo has shared an official trailer on its YouTube channel. Here's the description along with the trailer (above): "Get ready to...
News 3DS Japan-Exclusive 'Touch Detective 3' Gets Official English Localisation In 2024
Touch Detective 3 + The Complete Case is coming to Switch
The Touch Detective series is making its grand return to the West thanks to publisher Nicalis. Touch Detective 3 + The Complete Case Files is coming to Nintendo Switch physically and digitally on 28th March, 2024. (Thanks, Gematsu!) Physical editions have only been announced for No
Hands On Atari 50 Gets Even Better With Adventure II, Warbirds, And More
Home-brewing a winner
Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration was already a remarkably comprehensive package when it launched back in 2022, boasting over 100 games from Atari's history from its humble arcade beginnings to the ill-fated Jaguar console. Seemingly not content to leave it as it is, however, developer Digital Eclipse has launched the...
Video Digital Foundry's Technical Analysis Of Batman: Arkham Trilogy
How does the Caped Crusader fare on Switch?
After a Direct announcement earlier this year, Batman: Arkham Trilogy is finally available on Switch. We are still hard at work on our review of the collection (keep your eyes peeled for that one), but in the meantime, the experts over at Digital Foundry have shared their technical analysis of the game for...
News Suika Game Is The Next Free Trial For Nintendo Switch Online Users (Europe)
Lining up later this week
Nintendo has announced its next free game trial for NSO subscribers in Europe, confirming that Suika Game will be lining up for some payment-less playtime from 7th-11th December. Of the many, many games that have made a big splash in 2023, Suika Game is right up there. Complexity takes a back seat in this fruit-based...
UK Charts EA Sports FC 24 Dominates As Mario Wonder Climbs The Ladder
But Super Mario RPG slips even further
This week in the UK, EA Sports FC 24 manages to maintain its lead in the competition thanks to some rather tasty deals over the Black Friday period. Hogwarts Legacy also benefitted from some discounts to secure its position at number two. Super Mario Bros. Wonder, meanwhile, has done well against tough...
News Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom Is Yahoo! Japan's "Most Searched" Video Game Of 2023
Pokémon games were in second and third place
It's now the time of year when websites round up their overall stats for 2023, and the latest one to share something is Yahoo! Japan. In case you didn't realise, it's still going, and in Japan, it's got quite the following. The search engine has rounded up its "most searched" game of 2023 in Japan and...
News Mortal Kombat 1's Second DLC Fighter Joins The Roster Next Week, Here's A First Look
John Cena's Peacemaker also teased!
Just months after the launch of Mortal Kombat 1, NetherRealm Studios is well underway with the delivery of its Kombat Pack. Following the launch of Omni-Man recently, the next fighter joining the roster is the Mortal Kombat representative Quan-Chi. He'll be made available in "early access" starting next week on...
News Nintendo Switch System Update 17.0.1 Is Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Could this be the final update of 2023?
We've finally made it to December and to mark the last month of 2023, Nintendo has rolled out a new firmware update for the Switch. According to Nintendo's official support page, Version 17.0.1 resolves an issue with local communication for "some software" and includes general system stability improvements to...
News Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom Makes The Final 5 Of "Players' Voice" At The Game Awards
But it's got stiff competition
We all know that The Game Awards 2023 is coming on 7th December and that the hotly-contested Game of the Year crown has two Nintendo reps in the top six. But one of those representatives is also duking it out for the Players' Voice award. The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom has made it to the final round of the...
News Disney Dreamlight Valley Welcomes Jack Skellington In New Free Update, Here Are The Patch Notes
The Pumpkin King Returns 5th December
Update [Tue 5th Dec, 2023 24:30 GMT]: The update is now live, but as per usual, Gameloft has advised that it may take up to two hours for the update to be available. That means that A Rift in Time is now live (for those who have purchased it), The Pumpkin King Returns is available, and Disney Dreamlight Valley...
News Demon Slayer -Kimetsu No Yaiba- Sweep The Board! Rolls The Dice April 2024
Tanjiro Party
SEGA has announced a Western release date for the next Demon Slayer game, which is a take on the Mario Party formula. Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- Sweep the Board! launches on Nintendo Switch on 26th April, 2024, one day after the game lands in Japan. We've also got a brand new trailer to commemorate the release, as well as the...
Poll What Is Your Favourite Character Reveal Trailer For Super Smash Bros. Ultimate?
Get hyped
Believe it or not, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is going to be five years old this week - on Thursday 7th December, to be exact! Since its launch, which was already packed to the rafters with content, the game has been updated with free content and paid DLC via the Fighter Pass Volumes 1 and 2, which added a boatload of brand-new characters...
News Contra: Operation Galuga Trailer Showcases Guns, Aliens, And Probotector
Lock 'n' load
Konami has released a new trailer for Contra: Operation Galuga, showcasing direct gameplay footage from the upcoming Switch game from developer WayForward. It's pretty standard stuff for the most part and mainly focuses on the introduction of the playable cast of characters. You've got the iconic duo Bill Rizer and Lance Bean,...
News Jet Force Gemini's Widescreen Mode Reportedly "Broken" On Switch
"Widescreen mode doesn't scale correctly"
Jet Force Gemini made its debut on the new Japanese Switch Online service 18+ app earlier this week, and the widescreen mode is reportedly "broken". Nintendo World Report explains how the original N64 release supported a 16:9 widescreen aspect ratio,
Feature Nintendo eShop Selects - November 2023
Our picks for the best eShop games in November!
2023 is almost over, and it's time to start talking about "that" season. Although lots of us have already been doing that... More importantly, it's eShop Selects time here at Nintendo Life, and before the Holidays approach, we want to give you some ideas on some of the hidden gems that arrived on the...
News Fortnite Teases LEGO, Rocket Racing And Festival Games, Launching Next Week
Build, race and perform
Ahead of The Game Awards next week, we've got some more announcements, this time for the popular battle royale Fortnite. Epic has announced it's teaming up with LEGO for LEGO Fortnite (launching 7th December). In addition to this Rocket League developer Psyonix is releasing Rocket Racing in the game (8th December) and last...
Round Up The First Impressions Of Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince Are In
What do you think of it so far?
Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince is now available on the Switch and various player impressions are already doing the rounds online. It's already received a score of 36/40 from Famitsu, matching the scores of games like Super Mario Bros. Wonder, but what do the fans think of it so far? Well, on Metacritic, the...
News Mortal Kombat 1's DLC Fighter Homelander Won't Be Voiced By 'The Boys' Actor
Update: It's really not happening according to Starr
Update [Sun 3rd Dec, 2023 02:00 GMT]: The Boys actor Anthony Starr has restated he won't be voicing Homelander in Mortal Kombat 1. In another exchange with a fan on social media, he simply said "that ship flew hombre", suggesting it wouldn't be happening (thanks, EventHubs). Of course, actors...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (December 2nd)
I am the night!
Well, it's the weekend once again. Crikey, we just keep getting them, don't we? It's time to kick back with some games, but before we dive into what we're playing this weekend, let's recap some of the week's biggest stories. First up, the delightful F-Zero 99 has added a 'Classic Race' function to the game, which no doubt will have...
News Phil Spencer: There Are "No Plans" To Bring Xbox Game Pass To Nintendo Platforms
Microsoft's Gaming CEO provides an update
Earlier this week, Xbox's CFO Tim Stuart claimed there was a "mission" to bring Game Pass to "every screen" it possibly could including Nintendo devices. Now, during an interview with Windows Central, Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer has provided an update, mentioning how there are actually "no plans to...
News Stardew Valley Creator Shares Another Update About Version 1.6
And teases one of the many new additions
Stardew Valley creator 'ConcernedApe' has provided another update about the highly anticipated update for the farming and lifestyle sim. While there's no specific release date for Version 1.6 just yet, according to his latest post on social media, he's made a "ton of progress". He goes into a bit more...
News We’ve Played Batman: Arkham Knight On Switch - Here’s 17 Minutes Of Gameplay
Mr Freeze (frame)
Ever since it was first revealed back in the June 2023 Direct, we have been waiting with bated breath to find out just how Batman Arkham Trilogy would run on Switch. It's the port that we all need, but would it be the one that we deserve? Well, today's the day. The trilogy is now available on the Nintendo hybrid console and while...
Guide Upcoming Nintendo Switch Games And Accessories For December 2023 And January 2024
Dragon Quest! Batman! Pokémon DLC!
We've finally made it to the end of another year, and whilst December and January are always quieter than your average month for new releases, there are a fair few titles launching soon that are sure to pique your interest. We've been busy rounding up our usual selection of games headed to retail in the coming...
News Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake Is Now Being Playtested, Says Series Creator
Could a 2024 announcement be on the cards?
When we last heard word about the Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake, series creator Yuji Horii said that the development was "progressing quite steadily". It was hardly the info dump that many of us were after, but hey, at least it was something (let's not forget that
News Tactical RPG 'Demonschool' Has Been Delayed Beyond 2023
"It needed a little more time in the oven"
Developer Necrosoft Games has announced that its tactical RPG Demonschool has been delayed into Q2 2024, with the studio aiming to make the game "as good as we possibly can". To soften the blow somewhat, a new trailer has been released that features commentary from creative director Brandon Sheffield, who...
News Switch Online's 'Missions & Rewards' Adds Super Mario RPG Icons
The final wave is now live
Update #2 [Fri 1st Dec, 2023 05:46 GMT]: Today marks the release of the final wave of Switch Online icons for Super Mario RPG. You'll have until 7th December to redeem this latest batch. Here's what's on offer: Update [Fri 24th Nov, 2023 02:00 GMT]: Wave 2 of the Super Mario RPG icons have now gone live, these ones...
Video Batman Arkham Trilogy Side-By-Side Graphics Comparison
See how the Switch version holds up
Update: We've now played the game ourselves and are working on our review, but in the meantime we have 17 minutes of Arkham Knight Switch gameplay for you to peruse, should that interest you. Spoilers: It's a little choppy, especially in the Batmobile sections. Keep an eye out for our full verdict on the trilogy...
News The First Review For Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince Is In
It's received the same score as Mario Wonder
It's the end of the week and that means more new game releases for the Switch! Today we've got Square Enix's newest Dragon Quest spin-off, Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince. The first review by Japanese publication Famitsu has now rolled in and the game's got near-perfect marks. This outlet has a...
News Switch Online Expands The N64 Library With Another Game (Japan)
Rare's Jet Force Gemini is back
Nintendo has now added the N64 classic Jet Force Gemini to the Switch Online + Expansion Pack service. The catch is, it appears to only be available in Japan right now. If there's an update, we'll let you know, but right now it's locked in for a "December" release here in the west. Jet Force Gemini is a third-person...
News Nintendo Reminds Fans Zelda Is Up For Nomination At This Year's Game Awards
There's still time to vote for GOTY
Just weeks ago, The Game Awards announced its Game of the Year nominees, and a few Switch titles including The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom are featured. If you haven't already shown your support for this game (or Super Mario Bros. Wonder), here's your chance, with Nintendo issuing a subtle reminder (and...
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News Fae Farm's First Major Content Update Lands In December, And It's Free
Welcome to the Coasts of Croakia
Phoenix Labs has announced that the first major content update for Fae Farm will land on December 14th, 2023, and it'll be completely free. Coasts of Croakia will feature an entirely new "mysterious land" to explore, with new characters to interact with, quests to embark upon, and an "exciting new gameplay...
News 'Atari 50' Is Getting More Games Via Free Updates, 12 Dropping Next Week
More prototypes, homebrew, and official 2600 games incoming
Atari has announced that the stupendous compilation Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration will be getting even more games via several free content updates. The first of these is launching next week on December 5th, 2023, and will bring 12 Atari 2600 titles to the collection, comprised of...
Guide Splatoon 3: Chill Season 2023 - Every New Weapon, Stage, Feature
Chill out, squid
Drizzle Season is coming to an end in Splatoon 3 and that means that it is once again time to get chilly. Chill Season 2023 kicks off on 1st December and it is set to bring a whole new batch of weapons, stages and gear to the Splatlands. This isn't quite the feature-rich update that we have seen from previous seasons, but there is...
Nintendo Download 30th November (North America)
Batman! Trip World! A Highland Song!
The latest Nintendo Download update for North America has arrived, and it's bringing new games galore to the eShop in your region. As always, be sure to drop a vote in our poll and comment down below with your potential picks for the week. Enjoy! Switch eShop - Highlights: Batman: Arkham Trilogy (WB Games, 1st...
Deals Get Discounted eShop Credit And Switch Games In Nintendo Life's Black Friday Sale
Update: Sale ends today!
Update: Our sale on eShop credit, digital games and more comes to an end today! Make sure to throw anything you wanted in your basket now to unlock those savings! Original Article: It's Black Friday season, which means there are all sorts of tasty discounts to be found on products like Switch consoles, games and more...
Japanese Charts Super Mario RPG Slips Into Third As Wonder Jumps Ahead
But neither can grab the top spot
The latest Japanese charts are in courtesy of Famitsu (via Gematsu) and it has been yet another strong week for Switch, with nine out of the top ten coming from Nintendo's hybrid console. Super Mario Bros. Wonder and Super Mario RPG continue to be big hitters, landing in second and third place this time around with...
News Digital Eclipse's Next 'Gold Master Series' Release Will Be Revealed Next Month
Tune in to Day of the Devs
So this one initially slipped through the net, but Digital Eclipse is currently gearing up to announce the next entry in its Gold Master Series. The developer, which was recently acquired by Atari, will reveal its follow-up to The Making of Karateka at Day of the Devs: The Game Awards Edition 2023 on December 7th. The...
News Atari Reiterates Firm's Focus On Retro, Isn't Looking To Compete With Nintendo
'What can we do better than anyone else in the world?'
After years of meandering messages and threats of bankruptcies, Atari SA looks to be finally turning the corner with a renewed focus on retro. If this wasn't clear enough with the launch of the magnificent Atari 50 compilation in 2022 and the recent release of the emulation-based Atari 2600+...
News Dimps Arcade Fighter 'The Rumble Fish' Scores An Enhanced Switch Release
Returning with new features next month
Following on from The Rumble Fish 2, 3goo and Dimps Corporation have now announced they're bringing The Rumble Fish+ to the Nintendo Switch next month on 20th December. This 2004 fighting game will return with new features including online player-versus-player action and rollback netcode as well as a training...
News Xbox Reiterates Interest In Bringing Game Pass To "Every Screen" Including Nintendo Platforms
"It's a bit of a change of strategy"
Microsoft and Xbox have mentioned on a number of occasions how they want to make gaming more accessible than ever before, and during a recent appearance at the Wells Fargo TMT Summit earlier this week, Xbox CFO Tim Stuart reiterated this. While he admits it's a "bit of a change of strategy" compared to Xbox's...
News Splatoon 3 Version 6.0.0 Is Out Now, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Chill Season arrives
Update: Splatoon 3 Version 6.0.0 is now officially live, so make sure your own copy is up to date before your next session. Splatoon 3's updates just keep on coming, with the next one due out this week either today or tomorrow, depending on your location. This next update brings in the new Chill Season 2023 which includes 2...
News Minecraft Legends Gets Its "Biggest Update" Ever, Adds New Allies & Enemies
As well as a "Fearless Froggy" mount
The Minecraft action-strategy game Minecraft Legends this week just got its "biggest update" ever with the introduction of a bunch of new units. Some are friendly and some are not so nice, and the good news is this update is completely free. Some of the new allies include The Witch (with their Cauldron at your...
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