Nintendo Switch News
August2023
Nintendo Download 31st August (North America)
Rune Factory 3 Special! Trine 5! Chants of Sennaar!
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: Rune Factory 3 Special...
Watch Super Mario Bros Wonder Direct - Live!
Are you wondering?
It's-a-here! The Super Mario Bros. Wonder Direct is just minutes away, and we'll be getting around 15-minutes of news on the upcoming 2D Mario game. This new adventure is a pretty big deal for Nintendo fans — this is the first brand new 2D Mario game in nearly 11 years, and to make things even more interesting, it's releasing...
News Borderlands 3 Ultimate Edition Announced For Switch
Coming in October with all previous DLC
2K just dropped a bit of a bombshell — Borderlands 3 will be coming to Switch on 6th October 2023 in a brand new package that includes all previously released DLC (thanks, Gematsu). The game was rated for Switch back in December 2022, but we finally have confirmation from publisher 2K. Borderlands 3 Ul
Review Taito Milestones 2 (Switch) - A Better Selection With The Fabulous Triple-Screen Darius II
Score a point over
For the avid retro gamer, the Arcade Archives series has been one of the Switch’s greatest boons. Hamster Corporation has, to date, released 280 titles, and another 108 specific to the Neo Geo hardware, all with a commitment to emulating arcade originals at affordable prices. Taito Milestones 2 is a collection featuring 10...
News Beyond Good And Evil 20th Anniversary Edition Has Been Rated For Switch
Ubisoft's classic appears to be returning
Here's a classification you might not have expected! As spotted on social media, the ESRB for North America recently rated the Beyond Good and Evil 20th Anniversary Edition for multiple platforms including the Nintendo Switch. The action-adventure game is rated 'E10+' and contains animated blood and fantasy...
News Bomb Rush Cyberfunk First Patch Detailed, Console Rollout Delayed Due To Certification Process
Adds the new Micro Boy app
Following the launch of Bomb Rush Cyberfunk earlier this month on the Switch and PC, developer Team Reptile has now released its first major patch for the game. Due to the "certification process" required on consoles, it means this patch has been slightly delayed for the Switch. Although it is only a PC patch for now,...
News Taito Milestones 3 Revives More Retro Classics In 2024
Taito Milestones 2 launches today
In line with the release of Taito Milestones 2, Taito has announced it will be launching a third retro game collection in 2024. Taito Milestones 3 is currently confirmed for Japan, but no platforms have been announced. Given the fact both the first and second collections got local releases on the Switch, there's...
News Splatoon 3 Version 5.0.0 Is Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Changes, fixes & much more
Update [Thu 31st Aug, 2023 03:00 BST]: Here's your reminder that this update has now been officially released for Splatoon 3. If your own copy doesn't automatically update, follow these steps: press + on the Splatoon 3 icon > select software update > and select update via the internet. Original article [Wed 30th...
Reminder Rayman Returns In Mario + Rabbids Sparks Of Hope Final DLC
It contains a "secret hidden message"
In case you missed it, here's your reminder that the Rayman DLC for Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope is now officially live. This latest update bumps the game up to 'Version 1.4.2225842' and includes not only the new DLC content but also a bunch of general updates addressing some issues to improve the overall...
News Disney Dreamlight Valley's "Cozy" Physical Edition Is Just A Download Code
Available this October
Ahead of the free-to-play launch of Disney Dreamlight Valley later this year, it's been revealed the life simulation adventure game starring Mickey Mouse and friends will be getting a $50 physical release on all platforms including the Nintendo Switch. Unfortunately, you won't actually get a cartridge with this version of the...
Poll Mario & Sonic Face Off On Switch This October - Whose Corner Are You In?
Jump up, Superstars?
In October 2023, two of video gaming's biggest rivals will go head-to-head in a historic showdown pitting the platforming heroes and erstwhile rival mascots against each other in a manner that hasn't been this on-the-nose since the infamous console wars of the early '90s. In the blue corner, Sonic Superstars launches on Switch...
Video 9 Exciting New Games Coming To The Nintendo Switch In September 2023
Mortal Kombat 1! Super Bomberman R2! Thunder Ray!
It's nearly September, which can only mean one thing... more games! We've got a few big hitters landing on the Switch in the next few weeks, including the likes of Mortal Kombat 1, Super Bomberman R 2, and Baten Kaitos I & II HD Remaster, but there is also a handful of interesting indie titles...
Exclusive El Tigre Is The Newest Fighter Slashing Into Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2
Eye of the Tigre
In the run-up to the release of Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2 later this year, publisher GameMill Entertainment has been gradually drip-feeding us information on the new fighters that we can expect to see stepping into the ring. We have already clocked Squidward and Jimmy Newtron in the announcement trailer, but today we have learnt...
Guide Metroid Prime Remastered: How To Defeat The Final Boss
The final showdown
In this entry in our full walkthrough for Metroid Prime Remastered, we cover how to beat the final boss, Metroid Prime. This one comes in two distinct stages, each with its own bar of full health (so it's technically two boss fights in one - yay!). That said, it's not as difficult as you might think, so let's get to it. Metroid...
Guide Metroid Prime Remastered: Walkthrough - Impact Crater
Endgame
Welcome to our full walkthrough for Metroid Prime Remastered. This is it; we're almost at the end, folks. We're going to be covering the final area in the game known as the Impact Crater. Here, you'll face off against two major boss characters, but there are also a few scan entries we'll need to add. Let's get to it. Metroid Prime...
News Fitness Boxing Is Being Removed From Switch eShop Later This Year
But only in Europe for now
Nintendo UK has announced that Fitness Boxing will be unavailable to purchase from the Switch eShop after 30th November 2023, 11:59pm UK time. Sharing the announcement on Twitter, the company did not give a reason for the removal, simply stating that " it will no longer be possible to purchase the digital version of...
Guide Metroid Prime Remastered: How To Defeat Meta Ridley
I've been expecting you, Mr. Ridley
In this entry in our full walkthrough for Metroid Prime Remastered, we cover how to beat Meta Ridley. Meta Ridley is the penultimate boss fight in Metroid Prime and, as such, can be quite formidable. Follow our guide carefully for all the details on how to take this menace down. Metroid Prime Remastered Meta...
Guide Metroid Prime Remastered: Phazon Mines Metroid Quarantine
Home stretch
Welcome back to our full walkthrough for Metroid Prime Remastered. We're really in the home stretch now, which means that this section will focus on the Metroid Quarantine segment of the Phazon Mines. We're going to be picking up the last remaining Power Suit upgrades required to take on the game's final boss battles. So let's get...
Guide Splatoon 3: Drizzle Season 2023 - Every New Weapon, Stage, And Feature
Fo' Drizzle
Shooting into the Splatlands on 1st September, Splatoon 3's Drizzle Season 2023 brought a whole new wave of weapons, stages and features our way. This is the fourth named chapter to ink itself into Nintendo's most colourful shooter, and while it might not have quite the same game-mode-adding pull that we previously saw with Sizzle...
Rumour A Red 'Super Mario' Switch OLED May Be Launching Soon
The limited OLEDs just keep on coming
With the announcement of a Super Mario Bros. Wonder Direct presentation taking place later this week, many (including us) are naturally curious as to what new information the broadcast will bestow upon us. Well, according to reputable leaker billbil-kun (thank
News Retro-Inspired Indie Sea Of Stars Sold 100,000 Copies On Its First Day
Critics are raving about this one
The new retro-inspired RPG Sea of Stars made its debut on the Nintendo Switch and multiple other platforms this week, and it's already off to an incredibly strong start. In an update on social media thanking fans for their support, developer Sabotage revealed the game sold 100,000 copies on its first day of...
News Konami's Suikoden I & II HD Remaster Has Been Delayed
Additional development time is required
If you were anticipating the return of the JRPG classics Suikoden I & II this year, you might want to read on. Konami has issued a new notice on its official website and via social media about a slight delay. Suikoden I&II HD Remaster Gate Rune and Dunan Unification Wars
News Nintendo Expands Its Switch Online N64 Library With Excitebike 64
Update: Expansion Pack subscribers can now play this game
Update [Wed 30th Aug, 2023 02:05 BST]: Nintendo's latest Switch Online N64 title Excitebike 64 is now live! To access this title you'll need to have a subscription to the 'Expansion Pack' tier. And once again, Japan has also received the same game. <products id="18790,18792,22996">...
News Surprise! Civilization VI's Leader Pass DLC Has Been Released On Switch
Download it today
In some surprising news today, 2K Games has announced the arrival of the Civilization VI Leader Pass on all consoles including the Nintendo Switch. This DLC wasn't originally planned for console versions of the popular turn-based strategy, but after ongoing requests from the playerbase, 2K has decided to release it on every...
News Skull Island: Rise Of Kong Swings Onto Switch This October
The King is entering the building
After being announced (and leaked) back in July, publisher GameMill Entertainment has today revealed that Skull Island: Rise of Kong will be swinging onto Switch on 17th October — right around the release of every other game ever, then. Developed by IguanaBee Studios, this third-person action-adventure game will...
Review Trine 5: A Clockwork Conspiracy (Switch) - A Series Best That Proves It Still Has The Magic
Not just another cog
Back when Trine 4 came out, it felt a bit like a hail-mary attempt to recapture the audience that was lost after the disappointment of Trine 3, and the future of the series seemed a bit up in the air. Luckily, that last title proved to be a strong return to form for the series, and after a DLC expansion (on PC) that was also...
News Super Mario Bros. Wonder Nintendo Direct Announced For August 31st
Wahoo!
Nintendo has announced that it will be broadcasting a special Nintendo Direct presentation focusing on the upcoming launch of Super Mario Bros. Wonder. Clocking in at roughly 15 minutes in length, the Direct will air on Thursday, August 31st, 2023 at 3pm BST / 7am PT / 10am ET / 12am AET. Nintendo is promising an "in-depth look" at the...
News Dave Bautista Stars In Live-Action Mortal Kombat 1 Commercial
It's In Our Blood
With Mortal Kombat 1 launching for the Nintendo Switch on September 15th, 2023, Warner Bros. Games is understandably ramping up the marketing for the upcoming fighting game. Its latest effort sees actor Dave Bautista (Blade Runner 2049, Army of the Dead, Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery) gather up a bunch of random strangers...
Guide Metroid Prime Remastered: How To Defeat Omega Pirate
I am the Alpha
In this entry in our full walkthrough for Metroid Prime Remastered, we cover how to beat the Omega Pirate boss. This is undoubtedly one of the most tricky boss battles in the game, but it's far from impossible. Read on to discover exactly how to vanquish the Omega Pirate. Metroid Prime Remastered Omega Pirate Boss Guide - How To...
News Front Mission 2: Remake Lands New Release Date In October For Switch
Wanzer up
Front Mission 2: Remake at last has a brand new release date. After originally being slated for a release this June, Forever Entertainment delayed the second remake in the series at the last minute. Now, the publisher has announced that the game will be blasting onto Switch on 5th October 2023 (via Gematsu). Front Mission 2: Remake is...
Review Samba De Amigo: Party Central (Switch) - Sega's Cult Classic Returns In Need Of A Shake-Up
Going through the motion controls
In the Wii's heyday, some executive or other higher-up at Nintendo dove into the multitude of factors that converged to make the Wii such a resounding success. Among the factors was the idea that motion—even at a minuscule level, like flicking one's wrist—was tied to the brain's production of dopamine. Pairing...
UK Charts FromSoftware's Armored Core VI Fends Off Mario Kart And Zelda
Mech uprising
In the UK Charts for this week, FromSoftware's Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon has debuted at number one, beating out the likes of Mario Kart 8 Deluxe and The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. It marks a strong start for the company's return to its mecha-based combat franchise, signaling that FromSoftware has not become the...
Video Raphael Stars In The Latest Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2 Character Spotlight
See the TMNT in action
Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2 is due out on Switch later this year, and since then it's been sharing some character reveals and spotlights. The latest one features the "most fiery and aggressive" Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle Raphael. If his description fits your own playstyle, then you might want to seriously consider this...
Round Up The Reviews Are In For Sea Of Stars
What did the critics think?
This week marks the release of Sabotage's retro-inspired RPG, Sea of Stars. In case you're not familiar with this developer, it's the same team behind the indie ninja hit The Messenger. Although Sea of Stars is a completely different genre, the two games actually take place in the same universe. By now, you've probably...
News Nintendo Switch Has Surpassed The Wii's Lifetime Sales In The US
Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom played a huge part
Nintendo's Switch has just achieved another sales milestone. Although worldwide hardware sales of the hybrid system surpassed Wii sales some time ago, there's been an update in the US. According to new data from Circana (previously the NPD), US lifetime sales of Switch hardware have "finally" overtaken...
Guide Metroid Prime Remastered: Walkthrough - Phazon Mines
Radioactive
Welcome back to our full walkthrough of Metroid Prime Remastered. In this section, we'll be diving into the intimidating Phazon Mines. This is probably the most combat-heavy area featured in Metroid Prime and it's absolutely crawling with Space Pirates. By this point, though, you should have a formidable arsenal at your disposal, so...
News Warframe Cross-Platform Save Feature Targeting 2023 Release
A final release date will be shared in the coming months
After a cross-platform play update in December last year, Warframe developer Digital Extremes has now provided new details about cross-platform saves. At Tennocon 2023, it was revealed the team behind the online free-to-play is "aiming" to deliver this "long requested feature" to "all...
News PDP's New Switch Controller Includes A Collectible Sonic Figurine Inside The Grip
A Pikmin themed one launches this Winter
Video game peripheral maker PDP has announced a new line of officially licensed Sonic-themed Nintendo Switch controllers that contain a "collectible figurine inside the grip". This product is part of the "REALMz" accessory line, which also includes headsets. Here's a bit about this latest creation from the...
News Sunsoft's Game Boy Platformer Trip World Launches On Switch eShop Next Week
As a remastered DX release
Following a physical announcement back in April, it's now been discovered Trip World DX for the Switch eShop will be arriving on 31st August. If you missed the initial announcement, this is a remaster of the 8-bit Sunsoft Game Boy title that was original
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (August 26th)
Return to Bright Falls
Ah, the weekend is here once again. That means it's time to wind down and get some gaming done. Before we do so, however, let's take a look at what this week brought us on the news front, shall we? The biggest surprise was undoubtedly the news that Charles Martinet will no longer be voicing Mario and Co., and will instead be...
News Fitness Boxing Fist Of The North Star Is Getting A Physical Release In The West
Workout this December
Imagineer surprised fitness fans earlier this year with the release of Fitness Boxing Fist of the North Star on the Nintendo Switch. As you might recall, it's a crossover of the popular manga and anime series Fist of the North Star, where you have characters like Kenshiro as your instructor, and once you've warmed up, you're...
PSA Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom News Channel Giving Out Free In-Game Items
Go shield surfing in Hyrule this weekend
Following another update for The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom earlier this week, Nintendo has now posted a new story on the Switch news channel about shield surfing. Yes, in this latest post, players will be able to redeem a Soldier's Shield and Cart to go shield surfing in the land of Hyrule. Just...
News Splatoon 3 Releases A Brand New, Utterly Ridiculous Song Called 'Big Betrayal'
Oh, Big Man...
Nintendo knows how much you've been craving a new song from Splatoon 3's Deep Cut, so naturally, it's gifted us with a new track for this cosiest of Fridays. 'Big Betrayal' clocks in at just under 2 minutes in length and tells the story of how Big Man conducted a secret solo project as Ian BGM, and the fallout after fellow Deep Cut...
Random Someone Created A Zonai Dragon In Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom
Because of course they did
We've seen some pretty weird and wonderful builds in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, but this one is most certainly one of the wildest out there. Much like Breath of the Wild, the latest Zelda entry features dragons, all of which gently glide around the land of Hyrule, occasionally shooting down int
News Mario + Rabbids Sparks Of Hope Creative Director Teases "Secret Hidden Message" In Rayman DLC
He wants to "bring Rayman back to the glory he deserves"
Ahead of the launch of the Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope - Rayman in the Phantom Show DLC next week, the game's creative director Davide Soliani has shared a rather interesting message with the game's fanbase. He starts out talking about how Rayman was the first game he worked on at Ubisoft...
News Vampire Survivors Tops The Switch eShop Charts In US, UK & Japan
"A huge thank you to all the Survivors"
Last week, the roguelike bullet hell indie hit Vampire Survivors made its debut on the Nintendo Switch. It's available on the eShop for the very low price of $4.99/£3.99 and the DLC packs are also available for just a few dollars each. In addition to this, there's currently an introductory sale price,...
News GameDriver Is Now An "Official Nintendo Middleware Tools Provider"
Enhancing game development on Switch
California software developer GameDriver has announced it's now an official Nintendo middleware tools provider. Developers working on Switch games will now be able to utilise GameDriver's automated testing solutions to optimise game development and the quality assurance process. This also gives Switch developers...
News Sonic Origins Plus Update Goes Live On Switch, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Includes one Switch-specific update
Apart from some news for Sonic Frontiers and the upcoming Sonic Superstars this week, Sega has also rolled out a brand new patch for its retro compilation Sonic Origins Plus. On the Switch, in particular, the opening animation quality for the game has been improved. Along with this, players can also look forward...
News Warhammer 40,000: Dakka Squadron Is An Aerial Assault On The Senses
Volume down
RedDeerGames has revealed Warhammer 40,000: Dakka Squadron for the Nintendo Switch, developed by Phosphor Studios and launching "soon", whenever that means. There's not a great deal to go on at the moment other than it's an aerial combat game and your mission is, as RedDeerGames puts it, to fight. The debut trailer is short and sweet,...
Japanese Charts Switch Games Dominate As Pikmin 4 Can't Be Plucked From Top
A pik-ture of perfection
This week's Japanese hardware and software charts are in from Famitsu (via Gematsu), and Pikmin 4 continues to astound as it spends its fifth week at the top of the charts. The fourth mainline entry in the adorable RTS-style series has shifted another 54,904 copies in the week of 14th to 20th August, taking the total sales...
Nintendo Download 24th August (North America)
Samba de Amigo! Sea of Stars! Blasphemous 2!
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: Samba de Amigo: Party Central...
News No Man's Sky 'Echoes' Update Brings New Robotic Race, Improved Visuals, And More
Making contact
Hello Games has detailed its latest major update for No Man's Sky, dubbed 'Echoes', and it sounds like a big one, folks. Launching today (yes, today), the main draw for the new update will be a brand-new robotic race, which Hello Games states is the first entirely new race introduced to the game since its initial launch in 2016...
News Chess-Strategy Roguelike 'Shotgun King' Is Getting A Physical Switch Release
Deluxe limited to 300 units
Red Art Games has unveiled pre-orders for an upcoming physical Switch release for the chess-strategy roguelike game Shotgun King: The Final Checkmate. Launching in Q1 2024, the release will come in two flavours: a standard edition and a deluxe edition. While both come in at the same price of €34.99, the latter is...
News Edia Crowdfunding Cosmic Fantasy Collection 2 For Nintendo Switch
Here's what's included
After a number of successful crowdfunding campaigns, publisher Edia has now announced a new one - Cosmic Fantasy Collection 2. This latest crowdfunded effort for Switch will be handled via another Makuake campaign. This latest one is seeking three million Yen (about $20k USD). At the time of writing, it's almost reached the...
News EA Dev BioWare "Eliminating" Approximately 50 Jobs In Shift Towards More Agile & Focused Studio
"An extremely difficult day for everyone at BioWare"
The Electronic Arts developer BioWare - known for famous RPG series such as Baldur's Gate, STAR WARS: Knights of the Old Republic and Mass Effect - has announced it is "eliminating approximately 50 roles" at the studio. In order to match the changing needs, it will shift towards a "more agile and...
News Samba De Amigo: Party Central Demo Now Available On The Switch eShop
Update: Sega has now released it in Europe
Update [Thu 24th Aug, 2023 03:55 BST]: Sega has now released this demo for Samba de Amigo: Party Central in Europe. Here's the confirmation via social media: If you enjoy the demo, physical pre-orders are now available: <products id="23845"> Original article [Wed 16th Aug, 2023 01:25 BST]:...
News Bandai Namco Releases Another Huge Dragon Ball FighterZ Game Balance Patch
Download it today
If you're still playing Dragon Ball FighterZ, you'll be interested to know this excellent game has just received another balance patch. This update is in the process of rolling out on multiple platforms including the Nintendo Switch. This latest update bumps the game up to Version 1.33 and makes various battle changes. As part of...
News GuliKit Reveals New SNES Themed Docking Station, Compatible With Switch
And other handhelds like Valve's Steam Deck
Gaming accessory maker GuliKit is back at it with another interesting product reveal. This time it's a new docking station, designed not only for the Nintendo Switch but also for the Steam Deck, ROG Ally and Ayaneo' consoles. As you can see, the design is inspired by the Super Nintendo model released in...
Round Up Every Switch Announcement At Future Games Show Gamescom 2023
AK-xolotl! Bloomtown! Dome-King Cabbage!
Returning to Gamescom 2023 is GamesRadar's Future Games Show. Following on from its showing during Summer Game Fest, Future Games Show @ Gamescom 2023 was full of an eclectic variety of titles — many of which are coming to both PC and Switch. The showcase was hosted by voice actors Troy Baker (The Last of...
Guide Best Nintendo Switch Soulslikes - Games To Play If You Like Dark Souls
Git gud games
When Dark Souls launched back in 2011, it ushered in a new era of lore-filled and inscrutable combat-focused games that gave players the freedom to follow their own path and play style, but steadfastly refused to 'go easy' on them. Every encounter in FromSoftware's series, no matter how minor, has the potential to end in tears; if you...
News Steamworld Build Plasters Up A December Release Date On Switch
Just in time for Crimbo
Publisher Thunderful and developer The Station have announced that SteamWorld Build will be making its way to the Nintendo Switch on December 1st, 2023. Developed simultaneously for PC and console, the game will arrive on switch with "no compromise" considering the genre is more typically geared toward PC players. The dev...
News Denuvo's 'Switch Emulator Protection' Is Now Available Via Nintendo's Official Dev Portal
A DRM come true
Denuvo protection software is now available to game developers creating games for the Nintendo Switch via Nintendo's Developer Portal. Cybersecurity company Irdeto announced the news at Gamescom 2023, with the "authorised Nintendo Switch middleware" now available (via VGC). Denuvo says it is the first security partner available on...
Random Pikmin 4 Fan On A Mission To Collect All In-Game Treasure In Real Life
Pik and mix
If collecting all of the treasures in Pikmin 4 hasn't scratched your collecting itch, then you should take a leaf out of clay artist and Pikmin fan Zatch Mehr's book. Mehr has given himself the task of collecting every treasure you can find in Pikmin 4 — but in real life. Sharing his progress on Twitter so far, Mehr has already...
News Pokémon Scarlet And Violet Concept Art Reveals Game Freak's Visual Approach
It looks very pretty, too
During a CEDEC Awards panel in Japan, Pokémon Scarlet and Violet developer Game Freak has revealed an early piece of concept art from the latest mainline entries, showcasing the team's initial approach in regards to the project's visuals. As relayed by Serebii's Joe Merrick, Game Freak had conceptualised an idea called...
News My Time At Sandrock Has Been Delayed Into November
Taking my time
Developer Pathea Games has taken to social media to announce that My Time at Sandrock has been delayed from its original release date of September 26th, 2023 to November 2nd, 2023. The reason provided for the delay is so that Pathea Games can "better ensure the game quality will meet your standards and expectations". Here's a look...
News Murder On The Orient Express Get Its First Trailer, And It's Suitably Dramatic
All aboard!
Publisher Microids has revealed the debut trailer for its upcoming mystery game Murder on the Orient Express, based on the Agatha Cristie novel of the same name. Depicting a modernised version of the classic tale, Murder on the Orient Express will be set in 2023 and will throw in a number of new twists and turns to make even the most...
Video We've Played Persona 5 Tactica - Is It Any Good?
Tactically taking hearts
Switch players may well be lamenting the conspicious lack of Persona 3 Reload after its announcement back in June, but we do get a pretty awesome consolation prize, and that's Persona 5 Tactica. Launching for the Nintendo Switch on November 17th, 2023, Persona 5 Tactica is a tactical RPG that actually takes place during the...
News Jumanji: Wild Adventures Brings Quick Wits And Crazy Co-op In New Gameplay Trailer
Go wild this November
Publisher Outright Games has shared a brand new gameplay for its second jump into the world of Jumanji. Jumanji: Wild Adventures follows on from the 2019 title Jumanji: The Video Game and aims to be "bigger and wilder". The first game is reportedly the publisher's biggest-selling title to date, and we're not surprised to see...
News Star Wars: Dark Forces Remaster Confirmed For Nintendo Switch
A LucasArts classic revived
In addition to the Turok 3: Shadow of Oblivion remaster, Nightdive Studios has also announced it will be remastering the first-person shooter classic Star Wars: Dark Forces, which originally made its debut on MS-DOS and Apple Macintosh in 1995. The good news is Star Wars: Dark Forces Remaster is coming to multiple...
News Turok 3: Shadow Of Oblivion Remaster Announced For Switch
Launching this November
In an exciting Gamescom 2023 announcement, the retro remaster specialist Nightdive Studios has revealed it will be releasing Turok 3: Shadow of Oblivion on the Nintendo Switch and multiple other platforms on 14th November 2023. This is a faithful restoration of the classic FPS, which originally debuted on the Nintendo 64 in...
Guide Every Mortal Kombat 1 Character, Kameo Fighter & DLC Reveal
Update: Shao Kahn, Sindel & more announced
As we get closer to the launch of Mortal Kombat 1 on 19th September, NetherRealm Studios and Warner Bros. have been sharing more trailers and details about the characters, Kameo fighters and DLC in the game. NetherRealm has also been sharing some character profiles on social media, outlining the history of...
News New Hellboy Game Trailer Locks In October Release Date
Hell yeah!
Last December at The Game Awards, it was announced the comic book series Hellboy would be returning in the action-brawler roguelite release Hellboy Web of Wyrd. Now, at Gamescom 2023, a new trailer has confirmed it will be arriving on platforms including Switch on 4th October. Here's a bit about what you can expect: "Journey into the...
News Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom Update Now Live (Version 1.2.1), Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Multiple issues have been fixed
Following a Switch firmware update yesterday including the usual stability improvements, Nintendo has now how rolled out a new patch update for The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. Version 1.2.1 resolves a map problem and sorts out an issue tied to "treasure chest attached to Flux Constructs". This update will...
Round Up The Reviews Are In For Bomb Rush Cyberfunk
Update: More critic reviews added
Update [Wed 23rd Aug, 2023 01:35 BST]: We've updated this round up post with some new reviews to give you an ever better idea about what to expect. Enjoy! Original article [Sat 19th Aug, 2023 03:45 BST]: It's been an action-packed week of releases on the Switch, with a number of highly anticipated releases...
News Sonic's Original Rabbit Design Is Being Added To Sonic Superstars – Digital Deluxe Edition
Get some exclusive content
At Gamescom Opening Night Live, SEGA finally locked in a release date for its new multiplayer platformer Sonic Superstars - confirming it will be arriving on Switch and other platforms on 17th October 2023. At the end of the new trailer, Sega also lifted the lid on the game's "digital deluxe edition". This will set Sonic...
Round Up All Nintendo Switch Games From Gamescom Opening Night Live 2023
Sonic Superstars! Little Nightmares III! Mandragora!
Gamescom 2023 has finally kicked off with Opening Night Live, and while this year's opening ceremony was expectedly light for Switch announcements, there were still plenty of interesting reveals and release dates. While Alan Wake 2, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III, and Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom...
News Shao Kahn And Sindel Star In Gloriously Gory Mortal Kombat 1 Trailer
Fatal
Mortal Kombat 1 continues to look absolutely brutal — and incredible. And two fan-favourite characters have been confirmed to be returning in a new trailer, which debuted during Gamescom Opening Night Live 2023. Shao Kahn and Sindel — who made their debuts in Mortal Kombat II and Mortal Kombat III respectively — will be ruling the...
News Sonic Frontiers: The Final Horizon Free Story DLC Lands In September
Tails, Knuckles, and Amy are all playable
The "climactic" free update for Sonic Frontiers will arrive on 28th September, bringing brand new story content and new playable characters to the open-zone Sonic game. In a busy night of news for Sonic fans, following Sonic Superstars' release date, The Final Horizon will allow you to play as Sonic, Tails,...
News Sonic Superstars Locks In October Release, Right Before Super Mario Bros. Wonder
Including a brand new battle mode
We knew we'd be getting some Sonic Superstars news at Gamescom Opening Night Live 2023, and we got the best news possible — a release date. Sonic Superstars will launch on Nintendo Switch and other platformers on 17th October, which has been the rumoured release for quite a while. The brand new trailer showcased...
News Little Nightmares III Announced For Switch, Out 2024
Dream eater
One of the first surprises of Gamescom Opening Night Live 2023 was the announcement of Little Nightmares III, the third instalment of the Little Nightmare series. The game is coming to Switch and all other platforms sometime in 2024. Bandai Namco and Supermassive Games shared the first trailer for the game at the opening showcase, with...
Watch Gamescom Opening Night Live 2023
Geoffscom
We're back in Cologne, Germany for a week of video games, and it all kicks off today with Gamescom Opening Night Live 2023. Nintendo itself is at Gamescom this year, and while ringmaster Geoff Keighley has stated to not expect many new game reveals at the show this year, there's still some stuff on offer for Switch owners. For one, a...
News Awaken Your Inner Picasso On Switch With Passpartout 2: The Lost Artist
Coming 'soon'
Publisher Flamebait Games has announced that its quaint PC title Passpartout 2: The Lost Artist will be coming to the Nintendo Switch at an undetermined future date. Boasting some rather charming 3D visuals, Passpartout 2 features point-and-click gameplay along with touchscreen support to allow players to create their own painted...
News The Next Xenoblade Will Be "Vastly Different" Says Monolith Soft Director
"A game that doesn’t take on new challenges also has no future."
Developer notes from Xenoblade series creator and Monolith Soft director Tetsuya Takahashi have been translated and shared online, and they reveal an interesting take on the future of the series — that the next game will be "vastly different" from previous entries. The message...
News Avatar: The Last Airbender: Quest For Balance Will Master The Elements This September
Update: Relive the beloved TV show
Update [Tue 22nd Aug, 2023 16:55 BST]: GameMill Entertainment has confirmed that Avatar: The Last Airbender: Quest for Balance does indeed launch on Switch and other consoles on 22nd September. The date popped up on the Switch eShop just over a week ago, and now the publisher has confirmed that the date is,...
Video Konami's Most Exciting New Release Isn't Metal Gear Solid
Time to wiggle
Of all the games featured at a recent preview event held by Konami, Super Crazy Rhythm Castle was admittedly not a game that we were frothing at the mouth to play from first impressions. The game is – to us at least – a little unassuming at first glance, but once we actually had a go with it, our mindset shifted just a bit...
UK Charts The King Returns As Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Takes The Top Spot
Must've had a blue shell handy
Blimey, we honestly didn't see this coming. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe has been climbing the UK charts in recent weeks, but in rather surprising turn of events, it's now actually taken the top spot, more than six years after its initial launch on Switch. The game does admittedly enjoy consistent sales thanks to its ongoing...
News Pokémon Scarlet & Violet DLC Brews Up Brand New Pokémon Poltchageist
A matcha made in heaven?
Update: The official page for Poltchageist has now been uploaded onto the Pokémon Scarlet & Violet website. New details reveal that the matcha Pokémon can come with a brand new ability, Hospitality. This ability is really helpful for double battles as if Poltchageist is brought out during the fight, it will heal a...
News Metal Gear Solid 2 And 3 Will Have Lower Frame Rates On Switch, Konami Confirms
"This isn't good, is it?"
When we attended a hands-on session for Konami's upcoming Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1, we were undoubtedly disappointed to find that Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty and Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater were both running at 30fps on Switch. This is depite the fact that both HD versions ran at 60fps back in...
News Mario VA Charles Martinet Also "Not Involved" With WarioWare: Move It!
But his voice will be in the Luigi's Mansion 2 re-release
In case you missed it, Nintendo has announced Charles Martinet - the legendary voice of Mario - is "stepping back from recording" and will instead take up the new role of Mario Ambassador. Following this news, it was confirmed Martinet would not be voicing the iconic video game mascot in...
News Ubisoft's Cancelled 'Immortals 2' Project Reportedly Took Inspiration From Elden Ring
And even The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker
Last month, a report suggested a sequel to Ubisoft's open-world adventure Immortals: Fenyx Rising had been cancelled. If you were curious to know what the sequel, codenamed "Oxygen" might have been about, apparently the team was aiming to create a "Polynesian action-adventure" drawing inspiration and...
News Nintendo Switch System Update 16.1.0 Is Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Ultra stable
Nintendo has released a new update for the Switch, bumping the firmware up to Version 16.1.0. This is the fifth update of 2023 and the first one we've had since May. According to the official support page, this update comes with more stability improvements to enhance the "overall experience" for Switch players. Here's the full...
Video Here's A Look At Red Dead Redemption Running At 60FPS On Switch
"This is the ideal way to play"
Red Dead Redemption made its debut on the Nintendo Switch this month as a "new conversion" of the Rockstar game. If you're wondering what exactly that means, well - you're getting 1080p docked and 720p in handheld, with the game mostly locked at 30fps. While most players seem to be pretty happy with this, the Switch...
News Sea Of Stars Scores A Physical Release On Switch Early Next Year
The digital release arrives later this month
Ahead of the digital launch of the retro-inspired RPG Sea of Stars, physical distributor 'iam8bit' and Sabotage Studio have announced a hard copy version is coming to the Nintendo Switch. The catch is you're going to have to hold out until next year. While the digital version will be released at the end...
News Cult Of The Lamb Officially Announces 'Don't Starve' Crossover, Out Now
Update: The collab was teased last week
Update [Mon 21st Aug, 2023 20:15 BST]: Devolver Digital has stopped teasing us, and has officially revealed — and dropped — a brand new crossover for Cult of the Lamb with Don't Starve Together. This brand new update, to celebrate Cult of the Lamb's first anniversary, adds a new Pentinence Mode. Your...
News Naruto X Boruto: Ultimate Ninja Storm Connections Launches November
Yay, a release daruto
Bandai Namco has announced that Naruto X Baruto: Ultimate Ninja Storm Connections will be launching on the Nintendo Switch later this year on November 17th, 2023. The game will allow players to relive the adventures of Naruto and Sasuke as they take part in the most epic battles of Naruto's story. So far, a whopping 130...
Guide Best First-Party Switch Games
Nintendo's Switch games, as ranked by you
Nintendo Switch has a huge catalogue of incredible games that have come from all sorts of developers, big and small. Third-party publishers and indie outfits have flocked to the system and there's no end to the award-winning software available on Switch eShop — including Switch console exclusives — so...
Guide Metroid Prime Remastered: Hall Of Elders & Sunken Frigate Walkthrough
Ice, ice, baby
Welcome back to our full walkthrough for Metroid Prime Remastered. Now that we're done fighting Thardus, it's time to head back to the Chozo Ruins and Tallon Overworld to explore some additional areas and grab us some more much-needed power-ups. Let's get cracking. Metroid Prime Remastered: Walkthrough - Hall of Elders &...
Guide Metroid Prime Remastered: Phendrana Drifts - Research Core Walkthrough
Here there be pirates
Welcome back to our full walkthrough for Metroid Prime Remastered. You've made it to the Research Core of Phendrana Drifts — well done! Now, fair warning: this area will really start to test your combat skills. You're going to be encountering various types of Space Pirates, a heap tonne of Auto Turrets, and of course, the...
Guide Metroid Prime Remastered: How To Defeat Hive Mecha
Shoot it in the gob
For this entry in our full walkthrough for Metroid Prime Remastered, we quickly go over what's required to beat the Hive Mecha boss in Chozo Ruins. This one is really easy, but if you happen to be struggling at all, then read on for a full breakdown on how to take this thing down. Metroid Prime Remastered Hive Mecha Boss Guide...
Guide Metroid Prime Remastered: How To Defeat Flaahgra
Look in the mirror
In this entry to our full walkthrough of Metroid Prime Remastered, we dive into the method required to beat the rather formidable boss known as Flaahgra. Don't worry too much, though. While it may look intimidating, defeating Flaahgra is actually a lot more straightforward than you might think. Regardless, if you're struggling,...
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