News Yes, Nightdive Is Aware Its Games Would Be "Great" With Switch 2 Mouse Support
"That's how they were originally intended to be played"
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News Yes, Nightdive Is Aware Its Games Would Be "Great" With Switch 2 Mouse Support
"That's how they were originally intended to be played"
The Nintendo Switch 2 Joy-Con controllers include mouse capabilities which opens the new system up to even more games. We've already seen how third-party titles like Civilization VII will support this feature when the new device arrives this June, and it seems other developers are just excited...
Forever physical, kind of...
Physical distributor Limited Run Games recently announced a Switch 2 game-key card collector's edition of the Atlus release RAIDOU Remastered - stating in fine print how this was not part of the company's "numbered release" line. We mentioned at the time how it could take a different approach with other releases...
News Nintendo Music Adds More Than 100 Pokémon Songs In The Latest Update
I choose you, Sword and Shield
The Nintendo Music app gave us a Zelda playlist last week, and now it's back with a new soundtrack. This time it's the Pokémon Sword and Shield soundtrack - "featuring tracks such as Battle!" and even some work from the Undertale creator Toby Fox. All up there are a whopping 138 tracks with a total runtime of 4 hours...
News Metroid Prime Dev's Cancelled 3D Platformer 'Harmony' Streamed Online For More Than Four Hours
Before being taken down
Retro Studios might be best-known as the Metroid Prime developer, but over the years it's dabbled in various other series and even some concepts that were never released. One of these was the cancelled 3D platformer known as Harmony. It's believed this "linear 3D" game was in development during the Wii U generation and was...
YesterdayMon, 12th May 2025
News Nintendo Showcases Switch 2's Fancy New Battery Charge Settings
Room for more
Just when you thought that the Nintendo Today! app had showcased just about every facet of the Switch 2 that we could possibly hope to see, the Big N pulls out yet another reveal. Today, it's all about the console's fancy new charge settings and how they're working to keep batteries healthy for longer. As highlighted in the app,...
Opinion Nintendo's Forgotten The Game With The Most 'Switch 2 Edition' Potential
It should be the first Pik
We all assumed that Nintendo would pull some re-release magic with the Switch 2, giving us a chance to play our favourite titles again, only this time at a slightly higher resolution and perhaps with some quality of life improvements thrown in to boot. It was a no brainer given that Sony did exactly that with the PS5 and...
Random A New LEGO Mario Kart 'Blue Shell' Gift Has Been Revealed
That's a spiny shell to you, mate
We love the little GWPs (gifts with purchase) that Lego likes to drop with certain special sets from time to time, and this latest one is an absolute doozy for us Nintendo fans. If you happen to have your beady eye already on the recently announced LEGO Super Mario: Mario Kart - Mario & Sta
News Hideki Kamiya Intended To Continue Bayonetta With Another Trilogy
"Unfortunately, I’m not in a position to do that anymore"
With the departure of multiple key figures from developer PlatinumGames, including Hideki Kamiya, the future of the Bayonetta series is very much in doubt at the moment. We reckon we'll see our favourite Umbra Witch return in some capacity, but according to Hideki Kamiya, he had big plans...
News Don't Worry, 'Ori And The Blind Forest' Dev Probably Isn't Shutting Down
"no, we’re not in immediate financial danger"
Moon Studios, the developer behind Ori and the Blind Forest and Ori and the Will of the Wisps, has found itself in a bit of a pickle over supposed review bombs for its latest title, No Rest for the Wicked. As spotted by drotahorror on
Japanese Charts The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy Storms To The Top
But it's been a very quiet two weeks
Golden Week is over, and that means it's time to check out the physical game sales charts in Japan over the past few weeks, courtesy of Famitsu (via Gematsu). Between 21st April to 4th May, Too Kyo Studio's strategy RPG/visual novel hybrid, The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy has emerged on top, shifting...
News Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 4 Remake Will Let You Extend The Career Mode Timer
Enjoy sessions for up to an hour
One of the most disappointing confirmations regarding the upcoming Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 on Switch and Switch 2 was that the Career Mode in THPS 4 would adopt the same timer-based structure as the previous games, thus revamping the original release which allowed players to tackle missions as they saw fit...
PSA You Can Stop Others Accessing Your Switch 2 With A PIN
Hands off!
A new video posted to the Nintendo Today! app reveals the the upcoming Switch 2 can be completely locked with a PIN. In a similar manner to smart phones and tablets, you can apply a PIN to prevent others from waking the console from sleep mode and playing without your permission. It's not known whether you can adjust the number of digits...
Video Switch 2's Mouse Controls Are Nothing New For Nintendo
A mousehold name
Nintendo’s upcoming Switch 2 has been accused of not being especially revolutionary, which is mostly fair. It’s more of an evolution of a concept that works rather than a vast departure, but that doesn’t mean it’s devoid of ideas. The big kahuna of new additions in my eyes is the mouse controls, allowing for a veritable...
Mini Review Please, Touch The Artwork 2 (Switch) - Another Absurd Little Art Exhibit
Touch, I remember touch
The first Please, Touch The Artwork was a stylish puzzler inspired by Piet Mondrian and De Styjl, the Dutch abstract art movement that reached its height around a century ago. We enjoyed Belgian dev Thomas Waterzooi's cracking little curio immensely back in 2022, and this follow-up (which has been available elsewhere since...
News Yep, Tony Hawk Fancies An 'Underground' Remaster Too
But don't get your hopes up just yet
We are rapidly approaching the 11th July release date for Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 on Switch (and its as-yet undated Switch 2 version), but that won't stop us all from looking to what's next for the Bird Man as far as remasters are concerned. While nothing is confirmed for the time being, a recent interview...
UK Charts Minecraft Makes Gains, But Clair Obscur Reigns Supreme
Mario Kart is also back in the top ten
We're a little over three weeks away from the launch of the Switch 2, which means that the UK charts this week once again offers no major surprises. Having said that, Minecraft on Switch has continued its upward trajectory to land at number two this week, falling under the sole shadow of Clair Obscur:...
Sunday11th May 2025
News Here's A Look At The Back Of Mario Kart World's Switch 2 Box Art
The race begins next month
Nintendo's new Mario Kart World game arrives on the Switch 2 next month and if you're planning on getting a physical copy, this is what you can expect when you flip over the back of the box art. The Japanese firm shared this new 3D overview in the latest update on its Nintendo Today! mobile app. As you can see "a world...
Video 10 GameCube Games We Want On Switch 2's Online Expansion Pack
[Insert GameCube boot up sound here]
The Switch 2 isn't just getting brand new games, but its online service will also be receiving a special update adding the GameCube library. While it's set to start with only a handful of games, Nintendo has already teased some others. Still, we're sure there are many other requests - so Alex and Zion have now...
Back Page Mario Kart World's Roster Is Full Of Deep Cuts, So Where Are These Guys?
All around me are familiar faces
In the magazine business, the Back Page is where you'd find all the weird goofs that we couldn't fit in anywhere else. Some may call it "filler"; we prefer "a whole page to make terrible jokes that are tangentially related to the content of the mag". We don't have pages on the internet, but we still love terrible...
News Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. Announced For Switch 2
Exciting news for SEGA fighting fans
Sega has announced it's bringing its legendary fighting game series Virtua Fighter to the Nintendo Switch 2. It's kicking this off with the release of Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. which will be arriving at some point in the future. This particular version of Virtua Fighter 5 will include rollback netcode and...
PSA You Can Use Mouse Controls On The Switch 2 HOME Menu
Navigate with ease
One of the unique aspects of the Switch 2 is the fact the Joy-Con 2 can be used as mouse-like controllers to play games in a new way. In the Nintendo Today! app, the Japanese firm has now demonstrated how you'll also be able to go beyond games and use this control option to navigate the Switch 2 HOME Menu. Just like in games,...
Poll Box Art Brawl: Mario Party 3
Let's roll
We are back with another edition of Box Art Brawl! Are you ready to rank some cover art? Last time, we took a look at 1080° Avalanche for the GameCube, and the results were an absolute blowout. The European / North American design took a staggering win, claiming 80% of the vote and leaving the Japanese variant with the remaining 20%...
News Guilty Gear Strive Adds Another DLC Character To The Roster Later This Month
Say hello to Unika
The Arc System Works fighter Guilty Gear Strive was released on Switch earlier this year, and at EVO Japan this weekend a new DLC fighter has locked in a release date. Unika will be arriving on 27th May 2025 as part of the Season 4 character lineup. More details about this new character will be released closer to her launch later...
Saturday10th May 2025
News SNK Announces ACA NEOGEO Selection Vol. 5 And Vol. 6 For Switch
Update: Multi-language release confirmed
[Thu 8th May, 2025 04:30 BST]: SNK has announced another two ACA NEOGEO collections. ACA NEOGEO Selection Vol. 5 and ACA NEGO Selection Vol. 6 will be coming to the Nintendo Switch on 7th August 2025 in Japan. There's no mention of a local release. Each collection will contain 10 previously released games...
Feature The Long & Rainbow Road To 'Mario Kart World', From SNES To Switch 2
Lap 1 - SMK, MK64 & Super Circuit
We're just weeks away from a brand new Mario Kart, and to say we're excited is a sizeable understatement. The Booster Course Pass, which arrived in waves starting in 2022, breathed life into Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, but the base mechanics beneath are the same MK8 we've been playing since May 2014 on Wii U. Don't get us...
News Gearbox's Randy Pitchford Admits Borderlands 4 Might Follow Nintendo's New Pricing
Mad world
Nintendo's new $80 price tag on Mario Kart World has led to concerns more companies will follow with price hikes and Gearbox head Randy Pitchford has now been asked about the possible pricing of Borderlands 4 when it arrives later this year. Speaking at a PAX East panel, he admitted he didn't know the price (yet) but noted how it would...
Video Nintendo Kicks-Off Switch 2's Marketing Campaign Down Under
All together now
The Switch 2 marketing campaign is well underway around the globe and now Nintendo's Australian branch has joined in on the fun with a new commercial. It's far from a tear-jerker - like that other one featuring the guy on the bus playing Zelda, but it does the job. The focus here is on being able to connect with others "anytime,...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (10th May)
Break out the banjo
Say hello to the weekend folks, because it's here. Before we get into what we're playing, however, let's just recap the week so far. Nintendo released its latest financial data, confirming that it is forecasting a total of 15 million Switch 2 sales within the next fiscal year. It also reconfirmed its upcoming slate of games,...
News Overwatch 2 x Street Fighter 6 Collaboration Announced
Here's the animated teaser from EVO Japan
EVO Japan is currently taking place this weekend and there's already been some video game announcements. One of them happens to be a new crossover between Blizzard's Overwatch 2 and the Capcom title Street Fighter 6. Blizzard shared this news on stage at day one of the event. It will see the characters from...
Review Dunk Dunk (Switch) - An Affordable, Enjoyable, But Flawed Twist On Basketball
Not quite a slam dunk
Remember when local, arcade party games were a dime a dozen? The late 2000s and early 2010s were filled with bite-sized, fun, and digestible experiences you could hop in and out of or sit down to play with friends. Well, Dunk Dunk revitalises that spirit in 2025 with a fun local co-op, action-platforming twist on basketball...
Friday9th May 2025
News Nintendo Updates Its User Agreement To Crack Down On Emulation
Offenders may find their Switch bricked
Nintendo has recently updated its Account User Agreement to provide a more severe warning to those who "bypass, modify, decrypt, defeat" or "tamper with" their games. In short, if you happen to hack your Switch or run emulators, you may find that it winds up getting bricked entirely. This comes via Stephen...
News Nintendo Defends Switch 2's Perceived Lack Of Innovation
"we feel that it is a very Nintendo-like product"
Nintendo has released its latest Q&A transcript off the back of its financial results for FY2025. In it, president Shuntaro Furukawa defended the Switch 2's perceived lack of innovation, with one investor questioning whether the Switch 2 is a "bridge" to a more innovative next-gen console yet to...
Feature This Retro Game Store Is So Good It Has Its Own Video Game
Time Extension "People think it's cute that a retro store has its own retro game"
If you've ever been lucky enough to visit the historic UK city of York, then there's a good chance you've visited the excellent Sore Thumb Retro Games, an independent store packed to the rafters with video games, anime products, vintage toys and much, much more. As a regular visitor...
Review 1000xRESIST (Switch) - A Sci-Fi Narrative Masterpiece, Hair To Hair
You can (not) Resist
We know. We’re pretty late with this one, but this bears talking about. Cast your mind back to 9th May 2024 and "Indie Game Day", with multiple outstanding games dropping simultaneously, demonstrating the variety, beauty, and necessity of independently-owned game studios. We covered several of them
"Nintendo was very supportive"
When Cyberpunk 2077 first launched back in 2020, it had more than its fair share of issues. Nevertheless, largely thanks to CD Projekt Red's excellent Witcher 3 port, there was a part of us that thought, "Man, it would be great to play this on a Switch one day." This feeling only strengthened as time went on and the...
News Nintendo Says AI-Generated Images "Were Not Used" In Mario Kart World
Park it
We haven't really gone a day without some kind of controversy in the Switch 2 world. And this time Mario Kart World is back in the spotlight, as Nintendo has responded to claims that some of the game's billboards appear to be created with AI. In a statement to Eurogamer, a spokesperson for Nintendo told the publication that "AI-generated...
News Rare's N64 Shooter 'GoldenEye 007' Officially Inducted Into The Video Game Hall Of Fame
Alongside a handful of other titles
[Fri 7th Mar, 2025 00:55 GMT]: Every year, The Strong Museum announces its 'World Video Game Hall of Fame' finalists and for 2025 and after missing out in 2023, Rare's iconic Nintendo 64 first-person shooter GoldenEye 007 is back. It's up against some tough competition including the following list of games: Age...
News Nintendo Reiterates Plan To Continue Bringing Out "New Titles" For Switch
"For over 100 million people worldwide"
The Switch 2 is on the horizon and if you don't plan on upgrading immediately, once again there's no need to worry about being left behind (at least for now). In Nintendo's latest financial results, the company issued yet another reminder about how it plans to continue supporting the original Switch system...
News Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time Has Been Confirmed For Switch 2
Enjoy improved resolution and frame rate
Level-5 has confirmed that Fantasy Life: The Girl Who Steals Time will be making its way to the Switch 2 (thanks, Gematsu). It's yet another 'Nintendo Switch 2 Edition' to add to the growing list, with Level-5 promising impr
News Shantae's Revived GBA Game 'Risky Revolution' Finally Scores Switch Release Window
I whip my hair back and forth
Back in July 2023, we heard that developer WayForward was returning to a previously cancelled GBA entry in the Shantae series, Risky Revolution, for a release on both the classic hardware and modern consoles. While we're still waiting to hear a solid launch date, the dev has finally provided us with a release window,...
News Buy Deltarune On Switch And Get The Switch 2 Version "At No Additional Cost"
A "cross-buy" offer
Deltarune will be releasing the same day as the Switch 2 and ahead of the big launch, Toby Fox has provided an update in his latest newsletter about how you'll be able to access his game on your new Nintendo system. If you've already bought the game on the original Switch, or plan to get it on this platform any time soon, you'll...
News Bam Margera Officially Confirmed For Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4
"this one will be well worth it"
Professional skater Bam Margera has been officially confirmed for Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 on the Switch and Switch 2. Margera's involvement had been in question following a string of legal difficulties in recent years, but a recent report suggested that Tony Hawk himself was responsible for bringing Margera on...
News Another Switch 2 "Code-In-Box" Physical Release Appears Online
This time for Civilization VII
As we get closer to the Switch 2 launch next month, we're beginning to find out more about third-party physical releases. The recently released Switch version of Sid Meier's Civilization VII is being sold in-store with a game card included, but it seems the Switch 2 version could be another "code-in-box" release. This...
News Yuji Horii Acknowledges Chrono Trigger Remake Requests, Says He's Starting To Contemplate It
The JRPG is celebrating 30 years
Some news recently popped up about a possible remake of the beloved JRPG Chrono Trigger and although the translator was just having some fun, there's now been another small development in this story. Gamereactor was actually at the same event and spoke to industry legend (and Dragon Quest creator) Yuji Horii about...
News Pokémon GO Doubling Amount Of Daily Remote Raids Has Nothing To Do With New Owners
"It's entirely the leadership here, internally"
Pokémon GO has been in the headlines a fair amount recently after Niantic sold off its gaming division to Saudi-owned mobile specialist Scopely. But in some good news for fans of the AR game, the developers have announced that they're doubling the number of daily remote raids players can take part in...
News Hideki Kamiya On A 'Devil May Cry' Remake: "Of Course I'd Love To Do That"
"Let me handle Viewtiful Joe too"
Clovers founder and creator of Bayonetta, Okami, and Viewtiful Joe Hideki Kamiya is a pretty talkative person, sharing his thoughts on everything from Switch 2 to leakers. Many of his opinio
Thursday8th May 2025
Guide Best-Selling Nintendo Switch Games - Every First-Party Title To Pass One Million Sales
Based on Nintendo's official figures
Updated with sales figures from Nintendo's Q4 FY2025 financial report - enjoy! At the time of writing, the Switch has the highest number of software sales of any Nintendo console ever, with waay over one billion games sold on the platform since March 2017. What's more, its lead is so commanding that it will...
PSA My Nintendo Store Switch 2 Invites Are Starting To Roll Out
Refresh that inbox
Today's the day: Nintendo Switch 2 invites are being sent out to those who were able to register their interest in the console, and various other accessories, on the My Nintendo Store in North America. Wario64 shared on Bluesky that emails were "starting to rollout" to some who have registered interest in getting the Switch 2,...
News Palworld Dev Announces "Disappointing" Game Changes Resulting From Nintendo's Lawsuit
"We have had to make certain compromises"
Late last year, Palworld developer Pocketpair announced that it was scrapping the Poké Ball-like summoning mechanic from its game as a result of its ongoing Nintendo lawsuit. Well, it looks like the changes aren't stopping there, as the dev has today announced that more "disappointing" changes are yet to...
News Nintendo Reconfirms Release Windows For Major Switch 2 Games
And original Switch, of course
Nintendo has released its end-of-year financial update and, as per the norm, it has reconfimed release dates/windows for its major upcoming titles. It's a little bit different this time, of course, since we're now also factoring in Nintendo Switch 2, so the schedule is undoubtedly looking a bit more stacked than we've...
