Poll Are There Any Good Lord Of The Rings Games On Nintendo Consoles?
Please sir, can I have some Mordor?
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News Donkey Kong Country Returns HD Estimated File Size Update
Make some space for the Kongs
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Poll Box Art Brawl - Duel: Klonoa: Empire of Dreams (GBA)
Long live the Empire
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Rumour Switch Virtual Console Was Apparently Nintendo's "Original Plan"
What if?
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News Donkey Kong Country Returns HD Spotted In The Wild
The official release takes place next week
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News Is This Our Best Look Yet At 'Switch 2'?
Update: Genki had a visit from Nintendo's lawyers, it's claimed
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TodaySun, 12th Jan 2025
Poll Are There Any Good Lord Of The Rings Games On Nintendo Consoles?
Please sir, can I have some Mordor?
The year is 2025 and Lord of the Rings feels very much like it's "a thing" again. We're not sure that it ever really went away, to be honest, but we've got The Rings of Power on TV (and it's actually rather good now), the War of the Rohirrim hit cinemas, a 'Hunt for Gollum' movie is planned, and, perhaps most...
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- Lord of the Rings
News Donkey Kong Country Returns HD Estimated File Size Update
Make some space for the Kongs
Donkey Kong Country Returns HD rolls onto the Switch next week and Nintendo appears to have updated the estimated file size of the eShop download. According to the eshop, this new version (including the Wii and 3DS content) has dropped from 9.0GB to 8.3GB. As we previously mentioned, the sequel
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Time Extension Niftski's heart rate rose to 188 BPM
Super Mario Bros. speedrunner Niftski has set a new world record for the NES game, clocking in 4:54.565 in the 'any %' category. The 8-bit classic has been so comprehensively mined by speedrunners in recent years that gains are now made in individual frames rather than seconds. "Although the 8-4 could have been...
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Poll Box Art Brawl - Duel: Klonoa: Empire of Dreams (GBA)
Long live the Empire
Welcome to another edition of Box Art Brawl, folks! Last week, we took a look at Crash Nitro Kart for the GameCube, a sequel to Crash Team Racing that never quite managed to step out of its predecessor's shadow. North America sealed the deal this time with 53% of the vote, while EU managed 30% and Japan just 17% (bit awkward -...
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Rumour Switch Virtual Console Was Apparently Nintendo's "Original Plan"
What if?
Before Nintendo's subscription service took off, fans were able to individually buy and download the company's retro titles and play them whenever they wanted thanks to the Virtual Console service. Although this was eventually replaced with Switch Online's tier-based retro library, Nintendo apparently had plans to carry over the existing...
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News Donkey Kong Country Returns HD Spotted In The Wild
The official release takes place next week
Ahead of the launch of Donkey Kong Country Returns HD for Switch next week, some players have supposedly already "got their hands on" physical copies of the game. This was highlighted by 'Nintendeal' on social media, which also notes how pre-orders for the game have now sold out at select locations in the...
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News Is This Our Best Look Yet At 'Switch 2'?
Update: Genki had a visit from Nintendo's lawyers, it's claimed
Last week, accessory maker Genki announced it would be showcasing 'Switch 2' accessories at CES 2025 and it's now delivered on this promise. These new products are reportedly being shown "behind closed doors" and the German outlet Netzwelt has now shared some photos online. Apart from...
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YesterdaySat, 11th Jan 2025
Feature 8 Games That Defined The Switch Generation
An era's end
A lot has changed in video gaming since Switch launched in 2017. Beyond all Nintendo's handheld hybrid switching, we now live in a world where a Nintendo game on mobile is a fairly normal occurrence and both Microsoft and Sony publish games on Nintendo's console. Crazy. As we await official word on the next generation of Nintendo...
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Random Metroid Prime 4 'OG' Amazon Pre-Orders Are Being Cancelled
The game was first announced in 2017
If you pre-ordered Metroid Prime 4 on Amazon multiple years ago, you might want to check the status of your order. Amazon customers have been receiving emails recently, confirming the cancellation of this item "due to a lack of availability" and providing refunds. A user on the Metroid subreddit, who ordered the...
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Anniversary Resident Evil 4, One Of The Greatest Games Ever Made, Turns 20
"2005... I'll never forget it"
It seems funny to think back on it now, but during the early days of Resident Evil – when decomposing zombies were the top dog and Raccoon City was everybody's favourite apocalyptic holiday destination – the idea that the franchise would find itself in the rural outskirts of Europe in which you fight a child-like...
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News Sonic's Next Movie Outings Could Go Beyond Earth To New "Fantastical Zones"
"We assume the audience would like to see it"
It's already been confirmed Sonic will be returning in a fourth live-action movie, so where to next for the blue blur? While nothing has been finalised just yet, speaking to Collider earlier this month - the Sonic 3 movie writers Josh Miller and Pat Casey mentioned how Sonic and the gang could...
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Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (11th January)
Another week without 'Switch 2'
The weekend is here and it's time to play some games, but first, let's recap what went down in the world of Nintendo this week. The big news was 'Switch 2'. No, we still don't know anything about it officially, but accessory manufacturer Genki took to this year's CES with a "replica" model that appears to be the real...
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News Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom Has Been Nominated For Another Award
Fingers crossed
The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom has been nominated for another award. This time it's up for 'Adventure game of the year' at the 28th annual DICE Awards. The other nominees include 1000xRESIST, Animal Well, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle and Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown. Th
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Friday10th Jan 2025
Guide 126 Games You Should Pick Up In The Nintendo Switch eShop Holiday Sale (Europe)
Every game we scored 9/10 or higher
The eShop Holiday sale ends this Sunday in Europe, so here's your last reminder to get spending! Until the next sale, anyway... Nintendo has officially kicked off its Switch eShop Holiday Sale in Europe, bringing beefy discounts to thousands of games until 12th January 2024. And yes, we said "thousands"...
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News Nintendo Breaks Silence On 'Switch 2' Image And Video Leaks
The "official" announcement will take place this fiscal year
Nintendo has responded to a question about the 'Switch 2' leaks popping up at CES 2025 this week. Speaking to Japanese outlet Sankei, a company representative mentioned how the spread of images and videos at the US consumer electronics trade fair was "not official" - here's the machine...
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News Why Is N64 So Hard To Emulate In 2025? Modern Vintage Gamer Investigates
Time Extension It's "a broken mess" according to the retro gaming YouTuber
Emulation has unlocked many classic systems for a whole new generation of players, and devices such as handhelds, micro-consoles, Nintendo Switch, emulation boxes and
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News Surprise! Another 'Switch 2' Accessory Has Been Revealed
"Stay tuned for more"
Another accessory manufacturer has decided it's ready to show off some new 'Switch 2' products. This time it's Skull & Co with an all-new "NeoGrip" accessory, which will allow you to get a better grip on Nintendo's new system in handheld mode. Here's a look, and as you can see - these same images seem to feature the new...
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News 'Switch 2' And Software Listings Spotted On French Retailer's Internal Database
It's all happening
Following a GameStop database leak revealing 'Switch 2' accessory SKUs yesterday, a similar situation has now supposedly played out with French retailer 'Fnac'. The retailer's website reportedly features multiple placeholder listings for the Switch "successor". It's believed these could be different bundles offered by the...
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Round Up 'Switch 2' Renders Suggest A Sleek, Classy Successor
Does it come in black..?
Leaks and rumours regarding the upcoming 'Switch 2' have seemingly exploded since the beginning of 2025, with accessory maker Genki in particular causing a stir with its recent exhibit at CES 2025. Not only that, but photos shared via Reddit seem to showcase a genuine Joy-Con from the Switch successor, hinting at a new...
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Rumour Insider Claims That Halo: Master Chief Collection Will Come To 'Switch 2'
Along with Flight Simulator
Known insider Nate the Hate has claimed in a new podcast that Microsoft will further its multiplatform ambitions in 2025 by bringing both Halo: The Master Chief Collection and Flight Simulator to the 'Switch 2' and the PS5. The insider – who previously correctly claimed that
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News House Of The Dead 2: Remake Blasts Onto Switch This Spring
Eataly
Forever Entertainment has announced today that House of the Dead 2: Remake will finally make its way over to Switch in Spring 2025 — that's only a few months away! Initially announced with its predecessor's remake back in 2019, this one has felt like a long time coming. What's more, aside from some rogue age ratings that popped up online...
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Review LEGO Animal Crossing - Stargazing With Celeste - A Cute Little Set, Though Not Quite Stellar
Starry-eyed surprise
2025 brought three new Animal Crossing sets to LEGO's line of cute critters from Nintendo's slow-life-sim series, including the cheapest set in the main range so far. Stargazer Celeste is one of our favourite characters, so we've been itching to get our hands on this affordable set since it was first announced. Let's see if it...
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Reminder Splatoon 3's 'Frosty Fest' Splatfest Kicks Off This Weekend
Who got your vote?
Monthly Splatfests are a thing of the past for Splatoon 3 these days, but Nintendo is still keeping the seasonal events coming. With Splatoween out the way, the next one to roll around is Frosty Fest, a festive celebration which will be heading to the Splatlands next month. As revealed in a tweet by @NintendoUK, the Frosty Fest...
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News So, Have You Pre-Ordered Donkey Kong Country Returns HD For Switch?
DK and Diddy are back next week
Donkey Kong and Diddy Kong are back next week in Donkey Kong Country Returns HD for the Nintendo Switch. All this time after the 2010 Wii release, we're now getting the 'HD' version - which also includes the bonus levels from the 2013 3DS version. Along with this, everything you know and love about the Retro Studios'...
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The Making Of Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2's Surprisingly Stellar GBA Port
Time Extension "We gave them an early version to get some feedback about it and they tore it apart"
When it comes to the topic of titles that push the Game Boy Advance hardware, one game that constantly comes up is Vicarious Vision's Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2, and it's easy to see why. Released as a launch title for the console in June 2001 in North America (and...
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Thursday9th Jan 2025
News Nintendo and Lego Are Collaborating On A New Game Boy Set
Now you're playing with buildable power
Nintendo has announced that it is collaborating with Lego to launch a brand new set based on the classic Game Boy handheld. Currently scheduled to launch in October 2025, the set follows on from the Lego NES set that the companies launched back in 2020. Presumably, however, it probably won't be quite so...
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Talking Point Is The Switch 2 Going To Be Too Big?
Size isn't everything, except sometimes
How are we coping, nine days into the year of the Switch 2? It's been an utter onslaught of leaks and rumours and noise as everyone clamours to find out about Nintendo's to-be-officially-announced console. C'mon Nintendo, it's really time to say something. Anyway, let's cut through the noise for a second...
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News Genki Claims The 'Switch 2' Joy-Con Can Be Removed By 'Brute Force'
But good lord, don't try it
Accessory manufacturer Genki has well and truly stuck its middle finger up to Nintendo in recent days, opting to openly showcase its planned accessories for the as-yet unannounced 'Switch 2' during CES 2025. Now, in a new interview with The Verge, Genki's co-founder and CEO Eddie Tsai divulged a few more details...
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News Switch 2 'Indentations' Make It Incompatible With Original Switch Dock, Says Genki
Eh, what's up Dock?
When Nintendo released the 3DS, it equipped all new game cartridges with a plastic nub, preventing them from being inserted into your classic clamshell. Why are we bringing this up as 'Switch 2' leaks reach fever pitch? Because accessory manufacturer Genki (the talk of the town this week) has claimed that a similar 'indentation'...
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Video 15 Exciting New Games Coming To Nintendo Switch In January 2025
Donkey Kong, Star Wars and much more
It's a new year and that means brand new games are already on the way! January isn't always the most happening month of the year, but in 2025 there's plenty to be excited about. Our senior video producer Zion Grassl also bought a PS5! Back to the upcoming releases on the Switch though, there's Donkey Kong, Star...
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News PS5 Will Sell More Than 'Switch 2' In The US This Year, Says Analyst
4.3 million Switch 2 sales predicted
Despite the sheer excitement surrounding Nintendo's upcoming reveal and release of the 'Switch 2', Circana (NPD) analyst Mat Piscatella has predicted that Sony's PlayStation 5 will sell more units in the US this year overall. Speaking via Bluesky (thanks, Push Square), Piscatella states that he expects the...
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News Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition Trailer Sheds Light On Its Story
The year is 2054
Nintendo has released a new trailer looking at the story for Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition on the Switch. Currently slated to release on 20th March 2025, the game is an enhanced version of the Wii U classic, boasting improved visuals and brand new story content. Clocking in at just over 3 and a half minutes, the new...
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News GameStop's Internal Database Lists Multiple 'Switch 2' Accessory SKUs
Update: SKUs removed
There have been all sorts of 'Switch 2' developments this week and now product listings for Nintendo's new hardware are supposedly showing up on GameStop's internal database. Some photos currently doing the rounds, which were originally shared by
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News Oops! EVO 2025's Lineup Has Accidentally Been Revealed
New (and old) challengers join the fight
The world's biggest fighting game tournament EVO is scheduled to announce this year's US game line up next week on 14th January, but it seems it might have already been revealed. In other words, if you would rather find out in the official broadcast, navigate away from this page right now. Otherwise, here's...
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News Yes, We're Getting Closer To Pokémon Day
And you know what that means...
We're now in January and that means Pokémon Day 2025 is just around the corner. As always, this annual celebration takes place on 27th February and traditionally follows with all sorts of new and exciting announcements. In fact - it seems there's so much excitement this year that some fans around the world are...
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News Sonic The Hedgehog 3 Toys Speed Into McDonald's UK Happy Meals
Fast food
After arriving overseas at the end of last year, McDonald's restaurants across the UK have now finally got their hands on a Sonic the Hedgehog 3-themed Happy Meal, though the tie-in toys are a little different to those found in the US (thanks, Eurogamer). Yep, while our friends across the pond landed plastic figurines of Sonic and co. to...
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PSA Be Warned, Nintendo's New 'Emio' Trailer Is Packed With Late-Game Spoilers
Bag practice
This is a warning to all those who are yet to play Emio - The Smiling Man: Famicom Detective Club and want to work through the mystery unspoiled: do not watch Nintendo's latest trailer for the game. Yesterday, Nintendo uploaded a new trailer for the 2024 mystery entitled 'What Lies in the Past' (we've linked it in that last sentence...
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News By 'Eck! PowerWash Simulator's Upcoming Wallace & Gromit DLC Looks Cracking
Feathers McPhwar
Ever one to snatch up a DLC crossover, Square Enix has today announced that PowerWash Simulator will be getting taken on a Grand Day Out later this year with the arrival of the 'Wallace & Gromit Special Pack'. We still don't have a precise release date for this one just yet, though the above reveal trailer showcases some of the...
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News Trainer's Pokémon Cards Make A Comeback In Upcoming Scarlet & Violet TCG Expansion
Juuust the two of us
The Pokémon Company has announced its next Scarlet and Violet Trading Card Game expansion, 'Journey Together', which sees 'Trainer's Pokémon' cards make a comeback. The set launches on 28th March 2025, consisting of over 180 cards with more than 40 Trainer's Pokémon in there. This includes the likes of N’s Zoroark ex,...
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News Four First-Party Switch Games Nominated For New York Game Awards
Zelda, Paper Mario and more
We're still in that part of the year where end-of-year events are taking place and next up is the 14th annual New York Game Awards. Although no Nintendo games are in the running for the 'Game of the Year' award, some first-party Switch titles have been nominated in certain other categories. This includes Zelda: Echoes of...
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Nintendo Download 9th January (North America)
Freedom Wars! Chernobylite Premium Edition! Runny Bunny!
The latest Nintendo Download update for North America has arrived! We're still early on in the year, so don't expect a ton of big new games, but the eShop is picking up a bit. So let's see what's coming! As always, be sure to drop a vote in our poll and comment down below with your potential...
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Wednesday8th Jan 2025
News Surprise Leak Reveals Lenovo Is Making Another Switch-Like Gaming Handheld
Update: Here's a closer look at the prototype
The current Lenovo Legion Go A new leak has revealed Lenovo is seemingly following up its 'Legion Go' handheld gaming device with a "larger" model and it will once again take all sorts of design cues from Nintendo's hybrid system. This new system reportedly keeps the "detachable" Joy-Con-like gamepads...
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Review Anbernic RG34XX - A GBA Clone That's So Good Nintendo's Name Should Be On It
Time Extension Team 2001, your time has come
When it comes to creating appealing emulation handhelds, one typical objective seems to be to make the device as similar to a previous system as possible. This is a solid tactic; nostalgia is a powerful tool, and consumers are more likely to take a punt on a product that reminds them of a beloved piece of gaming...
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Review Freedom Wars Remastered (Switch) - A Fair Reprieve For One Of PS Vita's Best
Free from Vita jail
Like Nintendo’s own Wii U, the PS Vita has seen a good chunk of its best games migrate to alternative platforms in the years since the system itself veered into the realm of ‘commercial failure’. One of those games is Freedom Wars, a third-person action title created by Dimps that, at the time, was one of the most...
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Talking Point Everyone Else Is Busy Revealing Switch 2 - What Gives, Nintendo?
It's the notes you don't play
If you've been browsing social media for the past few days (heck, let's not kid ourselves, past few years) you'll have seen plenty of prognosticating about the arrival of the Switch successor. The latest whispers suggested that Wednesday 8th January was the first sensible day after the holidays for Nintendo to finally...
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News Punch-Out!!'s Characters Aren't To Blame For The Series's Hiatus After All
Time Extension We contacted Next Level Games employees past and present to verify recent reports
If you've been following the recent news around the Punch-Out!! series, you may have read an article or two, suggesting that the series is now essentially dead and buried following criticism aimed at the characters in Next
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News 'Switch 2' Ergonomic Grip Case Surfaces On Amazon
The floodgates have opened
'Switch 2' rumours have been non-stop since the start of 2025 and it seems the floodgates have now completely opened. Following multiple leaks and uploads by various manufacturers, a new product listing on Amazon by accessory maker Laziro is now showing off another "Nintendo Switch 2" item. This time it's an ergonomic...
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News Physical Game Sales Took A Nosedive In The UK Last Year
Revenue dropped by nearly 35% from 2023
2024 was a fairly turbulent year for the games industry in many ways, but what's clear from the latest data is that physical games sales in the UK are struggling mightily. According to data from the Entertainment Retailers Association, and based on data from Nielsen/GfK, India and GSD (thanks, VGC), physical...
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News Successful Kickstarter 'Kero Quest 64' Could Come To The Switch Successor
"If the occasion offers itself, we will try our best"
If you're a fan of retro 3D platformers, you might want to be on the lookout for Kero Quest 64 at some point in the future. As you might have seen yesterday, this Kickstarter project by Stratobox has officially reached its "Switch port stretch goal" after banking more than $25,000 USD. It's a...
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News Arcade Shmup 'Strania -The Stella Machina- EX' Makes The Jump To Switch This Month
Mecha excited
G.rev, the Japanese developer behind various shoot 'em ups like Kokuga and Border Down, has announced that it is bringing yet another rare arcade shooter to the Switch as Strania -The Stella Machina- EX lands digitally on the Nintendo hybrid on 23rd January. Originally released on Xbox 360 and in arcades by exA-Arcadia (on its ROM...
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