TodayTue, 15th Oct 2024

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  Review Nintendo Sound Clock: Alarmo - Pricey But Delightful, And Something Only Nintendo Could Pull Off

  Can Hyrule’s destiny really depend on such a lazy boy?

  Editor's note: We've now updated this review with our final thoughts and a score having spent some quality (sleepy) time with Alarmo. Nintendo Sound Clock: Alarmo, one of Nintendo's most perplexing yet delightful products in recent memory, was announced and launched simultaneously on...

  • 8pm
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  21

  Round Up The Reviews Are In For Super Mario Party Jamboree

  Live and let dice

  Super Mario Party Jamboree is right around the corner and we are ready to get off the starting space. Before the game gets underway on 17th October, however, we better check whether the latest party entry is worth rolling the dice on. Cue the reviews round-up! Below, we have gathered a selection of Jamboree reviews from across the...

  • 6:45pm
  • Round Up
  • Nintendo Switch
  • Mario
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  11

  Review Blazing Strike (Switch) - A Beautiful Love Letter To The Fighting Game Hardcore

  Blazin' squad

  A totally original pixel art fighting game in 2024 is certainly a welcome surprise. What’s more of a surprise, though, is discovering that Mark Minkyu Chung touts himself as a solo game developer. Known by his developer handle Rarebreed, we hopped to Blazing Strike’s credits roll to corroborate the seemingly impossible. And, sure...

  • 6pm
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  7

  News Trails Through Daybreak II Release Date Adds To A Crowded February 2025

  About Spriggan time

  Remember when we had to wait years for news of a localised Trails game? Those days are almost behind us, as The Legend of Heroes: Trails Through Daybreak II will be launching on Switch on 14th February 2025. Wow, February is getting pretty packed already, isn't it? Plus, that's just eight months after the previous game in the...

  • 5pm
  • Nintendo Switch
  • Upcoming Releases
  • Falcom
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  1

  News The Japan-Only Satellaview Advance Wars Has Been Fully Preserved

  Time Extension (It's called BS Super Famicom Wars, technically)

  Before Advance Wars became a popular franchise in the West, it was known by different titles in Japan – Famicom Wars, Game Boy Wars and Super Famicom Wars, with each entry denoting the system it was released on. Super Famicom Wars was only released in Japan and was exclusive to the Nintendo Power...

  • 4:35pm
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  43

  News Bandai Namco Reportedly Cancels Nintendo-Commissioned Project

  Amid workforce cuts

  Bandai Namco Holdings — the conglomerate of which video game publisher and developer Bandai Namco Entertainment is a part — is reportedly making a swathe of cuts to its workforce, which includes cancelling or pausing a number of projects. According to a report by Bloomberg (paywalled), a Nintendo-commissioned project is...

  • 4:30pm
  • Industry
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  • Nintendo
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  45

  Talking Point Just How Damaging Is This Big Pokémon Leak?

  Typhlosion of interest

  As the dust settles and details emerge following the latest round of internal video game company material finding its way onto the World Wide Web, it's a stark reminder that those monolithic companies we follow are made up of regular, ordinary people. Talented, yes — and erm, imaginative, to say the least — but still just...

  • 4pm
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  9

  News 'Tetris Forever' Slots Into Place On Switch Next Month

  It's all lining up

  Digital Eclipse has announced that the next entry in its Gold Master Series, Tetris Forever, will land on Switch on 12th November. In case you missed the announcement of this one back in August's Partner Showcase, Tetris Forever is a trip down memory lane for one of gaming's most iconic franchises. The compilation pulls together...

  • 3:15pm
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  22

  News Castlevania Dominus Collection Lands New Update, Here Are The Full Patch Notes

  Re-bite

  We had a sublime time with Castlevania Dominus Collection when it shadow-dropped onto Switch back in August and now Konami has released a new patch to make things that bit better. The latest update is a small one, we'll admit, but there are some nice tweaks here all the same. The most notable addition this time around is a new helping of...

  • 2:45pm
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  Review Super Mario Party Jamboree (Switch) - Only The Best Game In The Series

  Family-friendly good times ahead

  Listen! Nintendo has been doing a smashing job recently, in going back to some of its long-running franchises, stuff like Metroid and Pikmin, to bring us new entries that lean into the core strengths of what made us love them in the first place, instead of just continuing to bloat them with fluff and distractions...

  • 2pm
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  Random Forget Combos, This Upcoming Fighting Game Is All About Shaking Your Butt

  All twerk and no play

  It's hard to stand out from the crowd in the fighting game genre these days, but developer Kayac is taking a novel approach with 'Ketsu Battler,' which is set to launch on the Japanese eShop on 12th December. You see, instead of memorising hit boxes and complex button combos, this battler is won by whoever can shake their butt...

  • 1:30pm
  • Random
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  • Japan
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  6

  News Masahiro Sakurai's Final Regular YouTube Video Is Here

  Up is down, down is up!

  Masahiro Sakurai has released his final regular YouTube video before a one-off special currently planned for next week. This one delves into the relationship between a game director and the development team at large. He explains that while a director is technically at the top of the development ladder, they could rather be...

  • 1pm
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  39

  News Tales Of Kenzera Director Slams Publishers' Desire To Create "The Next Fortnite"

  "It shouldn’t be about money, it should be about expression"

  Abubakar Salim, actor and director for the 2024 metroidvania Tales of Kenzera: ZAU, has recently slammed publishers' desire to create "the next Fortnite". In speaking with Dexerto, Salim commented on the state of the games industry at the moment and his desire for companies to start...

  • 12:15pm
  • Nintendo Switch
  • Industry
  • Business
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  4

  News The Wand Company's Die-Cast Poké Ball Range Catches A Beast Ball Addition

  Available right now!

  The Wand Company has expanded its range of die-cast Poké Ball replicas with another series deep cut. The Beast Ball, which first appeared in Pokémon Sun and Moon, is now available as a stunning metal replica from The Pokémon Center website for a spicy £119.99 / $199.99. Measuring in at 75mm in diameter, the latest replica...

  • 11am
  • News
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  31

  UK Charts Zelda Falls From The Top Five As New Releases Shake Things Up

  It's dangerous to go alone

  The latest look at the UK charts is in, and things have been shaken up. Yes, after holding onto the silver for two weeks, The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom has dropped to sixth this time thanks to the arrival of Silent Hill 2, Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero and Undisputed at second, third and fifth respectively...

  • 10am
  • UK Charts
  • Nintendo
  • Nintendo Switch
  • UK
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  26

  Guide Where To Pre-Order Super Mario Party Jamboree On Switch

  Update: Last chance to get 25% off in the UK

  Update: A friendly reminder that this is your final chance to secure any pre-order deals before the game launches on Thursday 17th October. Deals such as the fantastic 25% off promotion in the UK and some of the pre-order bonus freebies available will disappear on launch day, so don't miss out! Super...

  • 9am
  • Guides
  • Nintendo Switch
  • Super Mario
  • Upcoming Releases
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  9

  News 'Sonic X Shadow Generations X Chao' Manga Announced, Here's A First Look

  Join Sonic and Shadow Chao on a "special journey"

  SEGA has announced it will be releasing a new manga on 18th October which documents Sonic Chao and Shadow Chao on a special journey. It's officially titled Sonic X Shadow Generations X Chao and will be written by fan favourite Ian Flynn, with lines by Misa Shion and colours by Min Ho Kim. No other...

  • 6:45am
  • Sonic
  • Sonic the Hedgehog
  • SEGA
  • Manga
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  News Switch Online's Expansion Pack Promises "Excitement" In 2025

  "Stay tuned to find out"

  Nintendo Switch Online's Expansion Pack tier got off to a slow start with a handful of Nintendo 64, Game Boy Advance and DLC releases, but it's steadily grown over time. We're now in the third year of this higher priced tier and it's sent out an email informing fans to "stay tuned" for what's to come in 2025. Although there...

  • 4:55am
  • Nintendo Switch
  • Nintendo Switch Online
  • Expansion Pack
  • Nintendo
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  Random Nintendo's Museum Might Be Emulating SNES Games On Windows PC

  It sure sounds like it...

  In case you missed it, Nintendo recently opened a museum in Japan and it's filled with all sorts of displays featuring the company's classic titles. For anyone who has been wondering how exactly Nintendo might be showcasing these retro games in its museum, it seems it could be making use of emulation on Windows PC. As

  • 2:45am
  • Nintendo
  • Emulation
  • Nintendo Museum
  • Super Mario
  • Nintendo Switch
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  Poll So, Will You Be Getting Super Mario Party Jamboree?

  It's time to get this party started

  This week sees the arrival of Super Mario Party Jamboree for the Nintendo Switch. Jamboree is the latest game in the long-running multiplayer series and is also said to be the "biggest" entry yet – with over 110 minigames, unique online options, and the addition of new playable characters. Nintendo has already...

  • 1:45am
  • Nintendo Switch
  • Mario Party
  • Nintendo
  • Upcoming Releases
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  News Ys X: Nordics Scores A Demo Ahead Of Its Switch Release Next Week

  Try before you buy

  Ahead of the release of Ys X: Nordics next week, NIS America has announced a demo for the Switch eShop and it's out today. This will be followed by the full game release next week on 25th October 2024. In this demo, you'll be able to experience the fast-paced fighting action, "powerful offense and defense", elemental attacks with...

  • 12:55am
  • Nintendo Switch
  • Switch eShop
  • Demos
  • Upcoming Releases

YesterdayMon, 14th Oct 2024

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  Rumour Nintendo Might Be Gearing Up For A GameCube Controller Comeback

  Smile and wave(bird)

  Get your pinches of salt at the ready, folks, because it's time for more Nintendo rumour discussion. In a break from usual proceedings, this one isn't about 'Switch 2' (at least, not entirely). Instead, the latest speculation is focused on the GameCube controller and how it might, might, be making a comeback. This comes from a...

  • Yesterday, 2:35pm
  • Rumours
  • Nintendo
  • GameCube
  • Switch 2
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  13

  Guide Mario & Luigi: Brothership: Best Pre-Order Deals And Cheapest Prices

  Update: 25% off in UK, 'Bon Voyage' bundle live

  Update: More pre-order options have now appeared at retail, including a fantastic deal in the UK where you can purchase the game at 25% off! All details can be found below. Mario & Luigi: Brothership launches on Nintendo Switch on 7th November 2024. If you're hoping to find the best deals and...

  • Yesterday, 1:15pm
  • Guides
  • Nintendo Switch
  • Super Mario
  • Upcoming Releases
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  Random Kit And Krysta Pull Back The Curtain On Nintendo's "Controversial" Switch Teaser Photo

  "People were kind of upset about it, honestly"

  Ever since the announcement that Nintendo would reveal its Switch successor at some point "this fiscal year", our minds have been drifting to what such a big announcement could possibly entail. Because, let's not forget, the OG Switch reveal kicked off with a strange photo of Mario peeking around a...

  • Yesterday, 10:45am
  • Random
  • Nintendo
  • Nintendo Switch
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  Review Ys X: Nordics (Switch) - Another Great Entry, Though We're Not Sold On The Sailing

  Name a more iconic Duo, I'll wait

  Though the Ys series has been around for decades now (it even predates Final Fantasy), its release history in the West was rather inconsistent until the mid-2000s and the series only really became relevant again to the Nintendo fanbase with the release of Ys VIII in 2018. After a decent follow-up a few years ago...

  • Yesterday, 2pm
  • Reviews
  • Nintendo Switch
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  Review Neva (Switch) - A Raw, Engrossing Platformer That Looks Incredible

  Press 'X' to Neva

  In the first of couple years of the Switch, one of the standout indie games was an artsy little platformer called GRIS, which combined simple gameplay with incredible visuals to make for a memorable and touching experience. It feels fitting, then, that developer Nomada Studio has managed to produce and release a spiritual successor...

  • Yesterday, 5pm
  • Reviews
  • Switch eShop
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  News Kid Icarus's Unofficial SNES Port Is About To Get Even Better

  Time Extension The new update will add the backgrounds from the 3D Classics version of the NES original

  Last year, the ROM hacker and porting specialist Rumbleminze released an unofficial NES to SNES port of the 1987 title Kid Icarus, which set out to optimize the game to run under the Super Nintendo's FastROM mode and introduce other improvements to the Nintendo...

  • Yesterday, 10:05am
  • News
  • NES
  • SNES
  • Kid Icarus
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  News Initially Announced For Wii U, Survival Horror 'Forgotten Memories' Is Finally Coming To Switch

  In remastered form, no less

  The creepy survival horror game Forgotten Memories was announced for Wii U way back in 2013. The port never materialised, but it seems developer Psychose Interactive has pivoted to the modern market as it has announced that Forgotten Memories: Remastered Edition will be coming to Switch on 28th October. This remaster...

  • Yesterday, 11:45am
  • News
  • Switch eShop
  • Upcoming Releases
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  News Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake Gets Gorgeous Overview Trailer

  Plus another 7 minutes of gameplay

  We're just a month away from Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake's release on Switch. And ahead of that, Square Enix has released a number of new videos and trailers today. First up, via Nintendo, we've got a nearly 6-minute overview trailer which touches on many of the game's key features, while tapping into the...

  • Yesterday, 4pm
  • Nintendo Switch
  • Upcoming Releases
  • Square Enix
  • Dragon Quest
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  News Fire Up The Light Cycle, 'TRON: Catalyst' Speeds Onto Switch Next Year

  Good Griddance

  Developer Bithell Games and publisher Big Fan (a subsidiary of Devolver Digital) have announced TRON: Catalyst, a new isometric action game speeding onto Switch in 2025. Unlike last year's great visual novel TRON: Identity (also from Bithell Games, we might add), Catalyst is all about the action. You play as Exo, a powerful program...

  • Yesterday, 3:30pm
  • News
  • Nintendo Switch
  • Upcoming Releases
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  News Monastery Stealth Game 'The Stone Of Madness' Plots A January Release

  From the team behind Blasphemous

  The Stone of Madness, the upcoming RTS adventure from Teku Studios and The Game Kitchen, has already bagged a release date. The Spanish monastery-set stealth adventure was re-revealed at Gamescom 2024, four years after Teku Studios originally announced the title. But now the game is set to launch on Switch and other...

  • Yesterday, 6pm
  • Switch eShop
  • Upcoming Releases
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  News Pokémon GO's Upcoming 'Gigantamax' Max Battles Promise The "Biggest Challenges Yet"

  Nothing bigger going on in the world of Pokémon right now

  Ready your Trainer team and brace for impact because Niantic has today revealed that Gigantamax Pokémon will be going large and going home in Pokémon GO Max Battles from 26th-27th October. You'll want to pull together a team of 10-40 players to take on these six-star Max Battles, which...

  • Yesterday, 4:30pm
  • News
  • Pokemon
  • Pokemon GO

Sunday13th Oct 2024

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  News Pokémon Developer Game Freak Reportedly Hacked, Massive Amounts Of Data Allegedly Leaked

  Update: Game Freak releases official statement

  Updated [Sun 13th Oct, 2024 15:55 BST]: Game Freak has acknowledged the leak in an official statement. A third-party apparently gained unauthorised access to a company server earlier this year - accessing personal information including names and email addresses of current and former employees. Source...

  • Sun, 3:55pm
  • Rumours
  • Nintendo Switch 2
  • Nintendo Switch
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  Rumour Switch 2's Codename Believed To Be In Latest Pokémon Data Leak

  From 'NX' to... [redacted]

  There's been a massive Pokémon leak and it seems details related to the Switch "successor" have been uncovered. According to the latest reports and findings circulating online, here's what Nintendo's 'Switch 2' is internally known as (via Nintendo Everything): "The new [Pokémon] gen is apparently being developed for...

  • Sun, 11:30am
  • Rumours
  • Nintendo Switch 2
  • Nintendo Switch
  • Pokemon
  • Nintendo
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  100

  Talking Point Is It Time For Another Side-Scrolling Zelda Game?

  2D or not 2D?

  This time last year, the thought of having a new top-down Zelda in our hands felt like a pipe dream. But then Echoes of Wisdom came along and reaffirmed the idea that the future of the series might not be an exclusively open-world, 3D affair. But our minds are now drifting to the franchise's other style, one we haven't seen used in...

  • Sun, 4pm
  • Talking Point
  • Features
  • Nintendo
  • Nintendo Switch
  • Zelda
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  25

  News US Hurricanes Delay Wario Land-Inspired Platformer 'Antonblast'

  A new 'One Blast Demo' will now be released

  The explosive fast-paced action platformer Antonblast was meant to be arriving on the Switch eShop next month, but its release has now been delayed until 3rd December 2024 due to Hurricane Helene and Milton. According to Summitsphere studio head and Antonblast director Tony Grayson, the hurricanes have...

  • Sun, 3am
  • Nintendo Switch
  • Switch eShop
  • Upcoming Releases
  • Demos
  • US