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TodayWed, 12th Feb 2025

  • News Nintendo Announces The First Tetris 99 Maximus Cup For 2025

    It's Donkey Kong!

    Nintendo's first release of the year was Donkey Kong Country Returns HD, so it's only fitting to make the first Tetris 99 Maximus Cup of 2025 the same theme. With this in mind, a new event will kick off next 13th February 2025. As usual, you'll be able to unlock a new theme featuring Tetriminos, music, and art based on the latest...

    • Nintendo Switch
    • Switch Online
    • Donkey Kong
    • Tetris 99
    • Nintendo
  • News One Piece: Pirate Warriors 4 Is Getting New DLC, Will Be Decided By Fan Votes

    "You have the power to pick the next warriors"

    Bandai Namco has revealed its 2020 release One Piece: Pirate Warriors 4 has now surpassed 4 million copies. To celebrate this epic milestone by the Straw Hat crew, new DLC has been announced. This will include new legends, but there's a catch. Bandai Namco is asking fans to decide who they would like...

    • Nintendo Switch
    • One Piece
    • Updates
    • DLC
    • Anime
  • News Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Rumours Surface Ahead Of Sony's 'State Of Play'

    Could a big reveal be happening this week?

    At The Game Awards last year, SEGA announced its new racing game Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds was "coming soon" to multiple platforms including the Nintendo Switch. If you're wondering about when we'll be getting another update, there's now a rumour more information could be arriving as soon as this week...

    • Rumours
    • Sonic
    • Sega
    • Nintendo Switch
    • Upcoming Releases
  • News The Thing: Remastered Patch 1.1 Released, Here Are The Full Patch Notes

    "Performance optimization for Switch" and more

    Following its December release, Nightdive Studios has now rolled out a new update for The Thing: Remastered on Switch and multiple other platforms. As you can see, there are general updates and fixes, improvements to the gameplay, levels, display and sound, and even some "optimized performance" for the...

    • Switch eShop
    • Nintendo Switch
    • Updates

YesterdayTue, 11th Feb 2025

  • News Metroid Prime First 4 Figures 'Samus Phazon Suit' Sneak Peek, Pre-Orders Open Soon

    Don't miss it

    First 4 Figures has kicked off the new year with a "first look" at its new Metroid Prime 'Samus Phazon Suit' PVC statue, which is apparently "coming soon". Pre-orders will open in 10 days on 20th February 2025, with pricing to be revealed on the same day. If you sign up to the website, you'll also get $10.00 off the statue when...

    • Nintendo Switch
    • Metroid Prime
    • First 4 Figures
    • F4F
    • Nintendo
  • Talking Point Why An LCD Screen Isn't The End Of The World For Switch 2

    How Sony is helping us LCDeal with it

    The reveal of Switch 2 back in January answered some burning questions but mainly it confirmed rumoured details and leaked info regarding the size, shape, and magnetic Joy-Con of Nintendo's next console. Annoyingly, there are still a lot of unanswered questions and the platform holder is keeping shtum until 2nd...

    • Talking Point
    • Features
    • Round Table
    • Nintendo Switch 2
    • Poll
  • News Sony Does What Nintendon't By Removing A Bunch Of 'eSlop' Titles

    Your move, Nintendo

    Sony has seemingly finally made a move against some of the so-called 'eSlop' plaguing digital storefronts in recent years. According to True Trophies (thanks Push Square), the company has removed a whole bunch of titles from the PSN store, mostly from developer RandomSpin Games. This comes after an extensive investigation from

    • Nintendo
    • Switch eShop
    • Sony
    • PS5
    • PS4
  • News Lunar Remastered Collection Physical Release Will Not Be Up For Pre-Order (North America)

    You'll have to wait until release

    With the Lunar Remastered Collection just over two months away, RPG fans will be able to get their hands on two beloved turn-based adventures from the Sega Saturn and PlayStation era. Today, ahead of the game's release, publisher GungHo Online Entertainment has shared some details about the game regarding the North...

    • Nintendo Switch
    • Upcoming Releases
    • North America
  • News Legacy Of Kain: Soul Reaver 1 & 2 Remastered Is Getting Another Physical Switch Release

    Pre-orders are now live

    In case you missed it, Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 1 & 2 Remastered was released on the Switch at the end of last year. A new physical retail version has now surfaced and it's being distributed by Aspyr - the same team behind this modern rerelease. It's priced at $29.99 USD or you can grab a deluxe edition for $49.99 USD...

    • Nintendo Switch
    • Upcoming Releases
  • News "Massive" Mario Kart LEGO Set Rumour Surfaces Online

    It could be a big year for Nintendo's racer

    Nintendo-related LEGO leaks have been quite accurate in the past - with perhaps the biggest one of the lot so far being The Legend of Zelda Deku Tree set. Now, new rumours have surfaced online about another "massive" Nintendo-themed set. According to multiple reports, the next major Nintendo set could be...

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    • LEGO
    • Mario Kart
    • Nintendo Switch 2
    • Super Mario
  • Round Up The First Impressions Of Capcom Fighting Collection 2 Are In

    Bringing the fight to Switch this May

    Capcom last week confirmed the Capcom Fighting Collection 2 would be arriving on the Switch and multiple other platforms in May 2025. Ahead of the launch of this new collection, the first batch of previews and impressions have gone live - starting with fighting game enthusiast Maximillian Dood, who went...

    • Round Up
    • Nintendo Switch
    • Upcoming Releases
    • Capcom
    • Previews
  • News Retailer GAME Accused Of "Scalping" Pokémon Cards Thanks To Insane Delivery Fees

    It hurt itself in its confusion

    GAME staff have accused the UK retailer of "scalping" Pokémon cards after the company began hitching massive shipping costs to the online sale of 'Prismatic Evolutions' mini tins (thanks, Eurogamer). These mini tins are no novelty for a TCG expansion. They contain two booster packs and a collectible coin and retail...

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    • UK
    • GAME
    • Retail
    • Pokemon
  • Random Someone's Created A Motorised Mario Kart LEGO Set

    And it's stunning

    Nintendo and Lego have already dipped their toes into the Mario Kart series with some official sets, but if we're being honest, we're not overly keen on the output so far. It's just lacking some of that signature Nintendo ingenuity, y'know? So, we were absolutely thrilled when we stumbled across this stunning Lego Mario Kart...

    • Random
    • Nintendo
    • Mario Kart
    • Lego
  • News An NES LucasArts Adventure Classic May Be Getting A Spiritual Successor

    Kickstarter campaign now up and running

    A new Kickstarter campaign is now up and running for a proposed new adventure game serving as a spiritual successor to the LucasArts classic Maniac Mansion. Developed by Spanish team Straynus, Cronela's Mansion is earmarked for NES, SNES, Game Boy, Game Boy Advance, and of course, the Nintendo Switch. At the...

    • Nintendo Switch
    • Switch eShop
    • Kickstarter
  • News Brand New F-Zero SNES Hack Adds An Entirely New League To Blast Through

    Time Extension The Bower League was created by members of the F-Zero Online Discord community

    A group of fans has recently created a brand new league for players to compete in on F-Zero SNES, called the Bower League, and it's now available to download for yourself if you want to put your skills to the test. The fanmade league was created by members of the F-Zero...

    • News
    • F-Zero
    • SNES
    • ROM Hacks
  • News Nope, Monster Hunter Wilds Producer Still Won't Spill The Beans On A Switch 2 Port

    Keep hunting for answers

    Thanks to Monster Hunter Wilds' recent beta tests and ever-closer release date (28th Feb), all eyes are on what's next for the series. Importantly, this is a next-gen entry and, despite the wishes of Capcom's investors, that means it's not scheduled to come to Switch. But what about Switch 2? That's what series producer...

    • News
    • Nintendo Switch 2
    • Capcom
    • Monster Hunter
  • Random A Kirby Board Game? This Fortune Street Mod Brings The Dream To Life

    Planet Robo-what?

    Looking back on 2011's Fortune Street (or 'Boom Street' for those in Europe) today feels like a fever dream. A Wii board game starring Mario & co. that isn't Mario Party? One that's published by Nintendo but developed by Square Enix? And also features a handful of familiar faces from the Dragon Quest series? Sounds like...

    • Random
    • Nintendo
    • Kirby
    • Mod
    • Wii
  • News You May Be Due A Refund As Nintendo Alters Tax Rate On Select Museum Gifts

    A whole 30 yen!

    Nintendo has announced that it is offering partial refunds on select items from the Nintendo Museum store, 'Bonus Stage'. As reported by Sora News 24, Nintendo Museum Cookies, Pull-out Pikmin Cookies, and Animal Crossing: New Horizons - Polvorones are all subject to the refund offer, with Nintendo stating that an incorrect...

    • Nintendo
    • Japan
    • Nintendo Museum

Monday10th Feb 2025

  • Rumour Placeholder Retail Listing Suggests Switch 2 Price Might Be Cheaper Than Expected

    500 CAD, but it's "PALCE HOLDER"

    Over the weekend a post on Famiboards with images supposedly showing placeholder listings on Costco Canada's internal system has a Switch model listed for $499.99 CAD. The post from ProteusRidley (Note: content hidden for non-registered Famiboards users) includes two images supposedly showing

    • Rumours
    • Nintendo Switch 2
  • Guide 98 Games You Should Pick Up In Nintendo's 'Play On' eShop Sale (Europe)

    Every game we scored 9/10 or higher

    Hot on the heels of the North American equivalent, Nintendo of Europe has opened the doors on the 'Play On' Switch eShop sale, bringing discounts to thousands of titles until 23rd February. To help you separate the hot from the slop, we have assembled the following list of every game in Nintendo's sale that we...

    • Guides
    • Nintendo
    • Switch eShop
    • Sales
    • Europe
  • Rumour Kirby: Planet Robobot Will Indeed Come To Switch, It's Claimed

    Another stopgap?

    Before Kirby and the Forgotten Land swooped in with its excellent 3D take on the classic Kirby formula, Kirby: Planet Robobot for 3DS was widely regarded as the best entry in the series. Now, according to reliable leaker Nate the Hate, the 2016 platformer may be getting a similar treatment to Luigi's Mansion 2 HD with an upcoming...

    • Rumours
    • Nintendo Switch
    • Kirby
  • Video These Monitors Promise Big DS Potential, But Do They Work In Practice?

    D(ream)S

    Two clamshell OLED monitors that promised Switch connectivity for on-the-go multiplayer mayhem obviously brought the potential for big-screen DS play to mind, but would the Duoone OLED actually live up to these lofty goals? That's what our Alex has been investigating. The Duoone OLED cuts a pretty sweet-looking figure, we'll admit. Alex...

    • Videos
    • Nintendo Switch
    • DS
  • News Level-5 CEO Reveals Fresh 'Fantasy Life i' Screenshots, Teases More Info Coming Soon

    Stealing more time

    After a handful of delays, we are slowly creeping up on the April 2025 release window for Level-5's much-anticipated Fantasy Life follow-up, Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time. With the countdown officially on (assuming it isn't pushed again, of course), Level-5 CEO Akihiro Hino has taken to Twitter to share a fresh

    • News
    • Nintendo Switch
    • Upcoming Releases
    • Level-5
  • News Team White Chocolate Grabs The Win In Splatoon 3's Returning Sweet Treat Splatfest

    Sweet!

    We knew that some Splatfest themes would make a comeback once Nintendo announced that Splatoon 3's "regular updates" would come to an end, and next month we'll see just that! The 2023 chocolate-themed Splatfest will be the first theme returning to the Splatlands next month, with the battle of "What's your favourite chocolate?" getting...

    • News
    • Nintendo
    • Nintendo Switch
    • Splatoon
  • News Don't Worry, Dragon Quest XII Is Still In Development

    Take your time

    If you, like us, have been eagerly waiting for new information on Dragon Quest XII: The Flames of Fate, then you're just going to have to be patient and wait a bit longer. However, given that next to nothing has been shared regarding the game since its initial teaser trailer in 2021, it's understandable if you're feeling somewhat...

    • Square Enix
    • Upcoming Releases
    • Dragon Quest
  • News Save On Resident Evil, Monster Hunter, Mega Man With Capcom's eShop Sale (US)

    Up to 75% off!

    Capcom has a new Switch eShop sale on the go in North America, knocking up to 75% off some of its biggest games. Available from now until 17th February 2025, you can bag some bonafide classics from Capcom's back catalogue, including several mainline Resident Evil entries, Onimusha: Warlords, Monster Hunter: Rise, and the Devil May...

    • Nintendo Switch
    • Switch eShop
    • Sale
    • Capcom
    • North America
  • News Rocksteady Reportedly Working On A New Batman After Suicide Squad Disaster

    Switch 2, anyone?

    If you'd have told us five years ago that Batman: Arkham Knight would make its way to the Nintendo Switch, we would have laughed in your face and waddled off back to the Iceberg Lounge. Alas, alongside its predecessors, Arkham Knight arrived on Switch in December 2023, and though it wasn't particularly very good in terms of...

    • Nintendo Switch
    • Nintendo Switch 2
    • Batman
  • News Nintendo Music Adds Golden Sun Soundtrack, Here's Every Song Included

    Relive Camelot's GBA classic

    Nintendo has today added the soundtrack of Camelot's Game Boy Advance title Golden Sun to the Nintendo Music app. This latest addition to the Switch Online music service includes a total of 54 tracks and has a runtime of 1 hour and 56 minutes. You'll be able to listen to songs like the main theme, battle theme, Mercury...

    • Nintendo Music
    • Switch Online
    • Golden Sun
    • Music
    • Nintendo
  • Opinion The Okami Sequel Simply Has To Come To Switch 2

    Let's just touch base

    It's been an exciting few months for Okami fans, huh? Nearly 19 years after the release of the PS2 original, Capcom finally confirmed that a sequel is now officially in development at The Game Awards 2024. Plus, it's being developed at new studio Clovers under the direction of creator Hideki Kamiya. Speaking of which, the...

    • Features
    • Opinion
    • Poll
    • Nintendo Switch
    • Switch 2

Sunday9th Feb 2025

  • News Nintendo President Reiterates Switch Online Will "Continue To Be Available" For Switch 2

    "We will continue to provide comprehensive services"

    In case you somehow missed it, Nintendo has confirmed the Switch Online service will carry over to the Switch 2. With this in mind, during Nintendo's latest financial results Q&A, company president Shuntaro Furukawa reiterated how the service will "continue to be available for Nintendo Switch...

    • Nintendo Switch 2
    • Nintendo Switch Online
    • Nintendo
    • Polls
  • Talking Point Which 'Tales' Game Will Come To Switch Next?

    It's Karma

    Big, bold characters. Comfortable story beats that deal with multiple worlds, gods, and the power of friendship. Confusingly titled battle systems. And colourful anime openings featuring J-pop songs. The Tales series has made a name for itself over the last 30 years for many different reasons, and it's why many — myself included —...

    • Features
    • Talking Point
    • Nintendo
    • Bandai Namco
    • Tales
  • News Tomb Raider IV-VI Remastered Physical Release Seemingly Teased

    "More details will be shared soon"

    Lara Croft returns next week in Tomb Raider IV-VI Remastered and it looks like a physical release could be on the way. Nintendo Everything recently asked Aspyr's Brand Manager Matthew Ray about the chances of a physical version and it seems there'll be an update "soon". Q. Is there a physical release planned?...

    • Nintendo Switch
    • Switch eShop
    • Tomb Raider
    • Lara Croft
    • Upcoming Releases
  • News Civilization VII Devs Detail First Batch Of Updates And Fixes Ahead Of Launch

    "The team has been poring over your feedback"

    Following Civilization VII's advanced access launch, the team at Firaxis Games has acknowledged player feedback by identifying three key areas it will be focusing on in the immediate future - with a "development roadmap" to be shared as soon as possible. Players can expect the following to be addressed,...

    • Nintendo Switch
    • Switch eShop
  • Poll Box Art Brawl - Duel: Wario World (GameCube)

    Wa-haaaaaa!

    Hello dearest pals, and welcome to another edition of Box Art Brawl! Before we dive into this week's battle, let's see how things panned out last time. The lovely Jim took the opportunity to crank out a few LotR quotes with a look at the GBA version of The Lord of the Rings: The Third Age. Unsurprisingly, the Western design absolutely...

    • Features
    • Poll
    • Box Art Brawl
    • GameCube
  • News "Capcom And SNK" Inspired Fighter Blazing Strike Outlines Plans For 2025

    Including updates and free DLC

    The relatively new fighting game Blazing Strike made its debut on the Switch in October last year and publisher Aksys Games has now provided details on what's ahead for 2025. The plan is to release a "lobby/spectator patch" in "mid-February, this will be followed by a crossplay patch in the "coming months", the...

    • Nintendo Switch
    • Switch eShop
    • Updates

Saturday8th Feb 2025

  • News Nintendo Talks About Future Switch Support Ahead Of Switch 2 Launch

    "We would like to continue releasing new titles"

    Nintendo has already confirmed it will be supporting the Switch in 2025 with new software, but what is the plan for the system beyond this year? During the Q&A of Nintendo's latest financial results briefing, Nintendo President Shuntaro Furukawa acknowledged the balancing act shifting from one...

    • Nintendo Switch
    • Nintendo Switch 2
    • Nintendo
  • News Nintendo Is Developing New Mobile Game Apps, Unsurprisingly

    "Even as we transition to Nintendo Switch 2"

    The Switch 2 is obviously the big focus for Nintendo moving forward, but one other area of business it plans to continue is mobile applications. During the company's Q&A for its latest financial earnings, Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa was asked about the company's "current position" when it...

    • Nintendo Mobile
    • Nintendo Switch 2
    • Nintendo
  • Talking Point Where Should 'Luigi's Mansion 4' Take Place?

    "M-M-M-Maaaaario?"

    One of the best reasons to play the Luigi’s Mansion series is the simple joy that comes with exploring new, spooky environments. Truly, the locations are the star of the show. The first entry in 2001 was arguably too short and a bit too easy and repetitive, but its titular mansion was a compelling backdrop. Cobwebs adorned the...

    • Features
    • Talking Point
    • Nintendo
    • Luigi
    • Poll
  • News Streets Of Rage Composer Yuzo Koshiro Worked On SNES RPG Terranigma, He Just Forgot About It Until 28 Years Later

    Time Extension "It had been completely wiped from my memory"

    Yuzo Koshiro has composed music for the likes of Streets of Rage, ActRaiser, Castlevania and Etrian Odyssey during his glittering career, as well as numerous other games. In fact, he's been so prolific during the past few decades that he's actually forgotten about some of the games he's contributed music...

    • Yuzo Koshiro
    • SNES
    • Music
  • Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (8th February)

    Fus-Ro-Dah!

    Crikey, it only feels like yesterday when we all sat down to discuss our weekend plans, doesn't it? Don't worry folks, that April Direct will be here before you know it. Anyway, let's see what's been going on in the world of Nintendo this week. First up, the company revealed its latest financial data in which the Switch was confirmed to...

    • Features
    • Talking Point
    • Nintendo Switch
    • What Are You Playing

Friday7th Feb 2025

  • Guide 69 Games You Should Pick Up In Nintendo's 'Supercharge' eShop Sale (North America)

    Every game we scored 9/10 or higher

    Just a reminder that this sale is wrapping up on Sunday night, so if (like us) you're getting '47 games on your Wishlist are on sale!' emails from Nintendo, you've got until the end of the weekend to make a dent in them. Also, while we're here, we did double-check to make sure this really was the number of games...

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    • Nintendo
    • Switch eShop
    • Sales
    • North America
  • Random Oh No, You Can Buy A Life-Sized Gardevoir Plush From Pokémon Center

    Update: Now available in America

    [Fri 31st Jan, 2025 16:45 GMT] We've seen lots of life-sized Pokémon plushies over the years — Larvesta, Lucario, Arcanine, multiple starter 'mons, and Spheal. So really, it was only a matter of time before Gardevoir joined the ranks, right? Brought to our attention by Joe Merrick (of Serebii) on Bluesky, The...

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    • Pokemon
    • Merch
  • News Metroidvania 'Chronicles Of The Wolf' Takes A Few Cues From Castlevania II

    Ah-woooooo!

    Publisher Pqube and PixelHeart, alongside developer Migami Games, have revealed that their new metroidvania Chronicles of the Wolf will be launching on Switch this Summer. This one looks like it will appeal specifically to Castlevania fans, and seems to be taking quite a few cues from Castlevania II: Simon's Quest. You've got day/night...

    • Nintendo Switch
    • Upcoming Releases
    • Switch eShop
  • Random Hideki Kamiya Would Rather You Not Play Okami On The Wii

    The Switch version is fine, though

    Hideki Kamiya has stated on social media that he would rather players not experience Okami via the 2008 Wii port (thanks, Automaton). Originally released on PS2 back in 2006, Okami's move to the Wii was handled by the now-defunct American studio, Ready at Dawn. When creator Kamiya was approached by a fan and...

    • Capcom
    • Okami
    • Wii
    • Hideki Kamiya
  • Review The Legend Of Heroes: Trails Through Daybreak II (Switch) - Does The Job, But Not A Series High

    Let's do the time warp again

    On Western shores last yast year, Falcom started a fresh arc in its long-running flagship franchise with The Legend of Heroes: Trails through Daybreak, breathing new life into the series while offering a great jump-in point for newcomers looking for a place to start. With the overall Trails series rapidly nearing the...

    • Reviews
    • Nintendo Switch
  • News Nintendo Expands Switch Online's GBA Library Next Week With Wario Land 4

    The perfect Valentine's Day gift

    Nintendo's been pretty consistent so far this year with the Switch Online game updates, and joining the service next week is the Game Boy Advance title Wario Land 4. This game originally made its debut on the handheld platform in 2001 and follows on from the first three games as well as the Virtual Boy entry. You...

    • Nintendo Switch
    • Switch Online
    • Game Boy
    • Wario
    • GBA
  • News Phoenotopia Devs Reveal Its Next Gorgeous-Looking Metroidvania

    Star Iliad is "coming soon"

    Cape Cosmic, the developer behind the fabulous Phoenotopia: Awakening, has announced its next project — Star Iliad, a Metroidvania set inside a star whale. And, par the course, the pixel art looks gorgeous. Platforms have yet to be announced yet. In a blog post on the developer's tumblr, Cape Cosmic reveals that its...

    • Upcoming Releases
    • Nintendo Switch
  • News Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake Sold Above Expectations, Says Square Enix

    While mobile games seemingly tank

    Square Enix has released its latest financial update looking at the nine-month period ending 31st December 2024 in FY2025. Overall, although net sales and operating income are down YoY for the wider business, the company has hailed Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake as a success, stating that operating income in its...

    • Nintendo Switch
    • Square Enix
    • Dragon Quest
    • Financials
  • News Nintendo's Latest Patent Hints At Joy-Con Mouse Support For OG Switch

    Plus, another mysterious controller is included

    A new patent from Nintendo was recently made public which seems to confirm that, yes, the upcoming Switch 2 will indeed feature mouse support. Phew. However, upon digging into the patent a bit more, we discovered a couple of additional nuggets that might be of some interest. Namely, it appears that...

    • Nintendo
    • Nintendo Switch
    • Nintendo Switch 2
  • Poll Is It Finally Time For Castlevania To Rise Again?

    Rumours point to a brand new whip-cracking game

    Konami's beloved Castlevania series is back in the headlines at the moment — season 2 of Castlevania: Nocturne dropped on Netflix a few weeks ago (and, spoilers, it's very good). But the rumour mill is running, and it's pointing towards a brand new Castlevania game. Yesterday, Chinese-based...

    • Polls
    • Nintendo Switch
    • Konami
    • Castlevania