TodayWed, 26th Jul 2023

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  News Castlevania: Nocture's Teaser Trailer Drops Tomorrow, Says Netflix

  Time Extension Season begins on September 28th

  The teaser trailer for the new Castlevania: Nocture Netflix series will launch tomorrow, the streaming giant has confirmed. Based on the events of Dracula X and Symphony of the Night, Castlevania: Nocture follows on from the four previous Netflix Castlevania seasons. It will focus on the character of Richter Belmont.

  • 17 mins ago
  • Castlevania
  • Netflix
  • Konami
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  News Simon The Sorcerer Origins Reignites The Classic Point-And-Click Series On Switch Next Year

  30 years on from the original

  It has been a long old time since the release of the original Simon the Sorcerer on PC — 30 years to be precise — and developer Smallthing Studios are marking the occasion by bringing the series back. Publisher Leonardo Interactive has today announced that the fantasy point-and-click series will be making a comeback...

  • 2 hours ago
  • News
  • Nintendo Switch
  • Upcoming Releases
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  29

  News Futurama Crashes Into Fortnite Today

  Update: Bite into it now

  Update [Wed 26th Jul, 2023 14:30 BST]: The Fortnite x Futurama crossover has landed today! Following the earlier reveal, outfits for Bender, Fry, and Leela have appeared in-game and you can get them from the Item Shop. Not only that, Bender's Shiny Metal Raygun has been added, along with other accessories and alt costumes...

  • 2 hours ago
  • Switch eShop
  • Updates
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  News Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun Lands A New Update, Here Are The Full Patch Notes

  Fresh fixes for the FPS

  It has been a little over two months since the retro-inspired FPS Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun fired its way onto the Switch and developer Auroch Digital has now released a fresh new update. The changes this time around seem to be mainly focused on quality of life improvements and bug fixes, though the developers have also...

  • 3 hours ago
  • News
  • Switch eShop
  • Updates
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  13

  News Stylish Switch Exclusive 'Fashion Dreamer' Stitches November Release Date In The West

  Just one day after the Japan release

  This year's February Nintendo Direct showcase was so packed with news of Metroid, Professor Layton, Pikmin and GBA games that the Switch-exclusive title, Fashion Dreamer, had somewhat slipped from our minds. The game received a Japanese release date last month of 2nd November, and we now know that the Western...

  • 4 hours ago
  • News
  • Nintendo Switch
  • Upcoming Releases
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  9

  Random Fan Reimagines Resident Evil 4 As A 2D Side-Scroller

  2Demake

  We have seen Resident Evil 4 reimagined in a variety of ways over the years. Aside from the recent swanky remake, fans of the series have regularly taken the 2005 GameCube game in new and creative directions, but now we have seen it in a new dimension too (thanks, PCGamesN). Yes, one fan by the name of DooMero is working on a complete...

  • 5 hours ago
  • Random
  • GameCube
  • Resident Evil
  • Retro
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  News 2D Psychological Horror 'Afterdream' Will Haunt Your Dreams On Switch This Year

  It's spoooooooky

  Publisher Feardemic and developer Jesse Makkone have confirmed that 2D psychological horror Afterdream will be making its way to the Switch later this year. Boasting atmospheric pixel-art visuals, Afterdream blurs the line between reality and fiction as you explore a dream-like environment filled with spooky ghosts and engaging...

  • 6 hours ago
  • Nintendo Switch
  • Upcoming Releases
  • Switch eShop
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  19

  Random Catch A Whiff Of Ryuji And Haru With These Persona 5 Royal Candles

  Truly an unjust smell

  If you've been playing Persona 5 Royal on the Switch recently and thought "Gee, I wonder what Ryuji and Haru specifically smell like", then you're in luck, dear reader. Wick & Skull, a company specialising in game-inspired candles, has unleashed a duo of scents based on Ryuji and Haru from Persona 5 Royal (thanks, Push...

  • 7 hours ago
  • Random
  • Nintendo Switch
  • Persona
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  News Bomb Rush Cyberfunk Shares Some Fresh Screens Ahead Of Next Month's Launch

  The anticipated JSR-inspired release is almost here

  Did you know we're just under a month away from the release of the Jet Set Radio style release Bomb Rush Cyberfunk? In case you did miss the confirmation it was coming out 18th August on the Switch, developer Team Reptile has now reminded everyone with some fresh screenshots of the game

  • 11 hours ago
  • Switch eShop
  • Nintendo Switch
  • Upcoming Releases
  • Reminders
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  15

  News Sonic Superstars 'Chaos Emerald Powers' Revealed For Every Character

  Power up Sonic, Tails, Amy and Knuckles

  Sonic Superstars will arrive at some point later this year, and while it draws plenty of inspiration from the earlier 2D Sonic games, it also brings a number of new ideas to the table. In a Game Informer exclusive with Sonic Team Creative Officer Takashi Iizuka, it's now been revealed what the special...

  • 12 hours ago
  • Sonic
  • Nintendo Switch
  • Upcoming Releases
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  10

  News EVO 2023 Reveals Full Schedule - Featuring Tournaments, Panels & Surprises

  "A surprise developer takes the spotlight"

  Ahead of the Evolution Championship fighter series (EVO 2023) next month, the full schedule of announcements has now been revealed. There will be a panel for a number of games, including one "exciting announcement from a surprise developer". "A surprise developer takes the spotlight for an exciting...

  • 13 hours ago
  • Nintendo Switch
  • EVO
  • US
  • North America
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  News Splatoon 3 Version 4.1.0 Goes Live Today, Here Are The Full Patch Notes

  Includes all sorts of adjustments and fixes

  Following on from the Splatoon 3 ice cream Splatfest earlier this month, Nintendo has rolled out another sizable update for the game, bumping it up to Version 4.1.0. This latest update for the squid shooter includes fixes to multiplayer, fixes to Splatfests and the Salmon Run mode, changes to the game's...

  • 14 hours ago
  • Nintendo Switch
  • Switch eShop
  • Splatoon
  • Nintendo
  • Updates
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  News A "Massive amiibo Restock" Is Reportedly On The Way

  Get ready to fill the gaps in your collection

  Nintendo's amiibo line had a bit of a lull and then Smash Bros. Ultimate was released and it's been going strong ever since. Just last week, Pyra and Mythra from the Xenoblade Chronicles series were added. If you've still got some gaps in your own collection, you might want to be on the lookout in the...

  • 16 hours ago
  • Nintendo Switch
  • amiibo
  • Nintendo
  • Upcoming Releases
  • Rumours

YesterdayTue, 25th Jul 2023

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  News DreamWorks All-Star Kart Racing Will See Shrek, Po, Hiccup And More Speed Onto Switch Soon

  Kung Fu Bland-a

  The residents of Far Far Away, the Isle of Berk, Troll Village and, uhh, wherever Kung Fu Panda takes place are heading for the racetrack as publisher GameMill Entertainment has today announced DreamWorks All-Star Kart Racing — a new franchise-driven racer that will be heading to Switch later this year. The starting line-up sees...

  • 1 day ago
  • News
  • Nintendo Switch
  • Upcoming Releases
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  46

  UK Charts Pikmin 4 Storms To The Top, Beating The Sims 4 And Zelda

  While FIFA 23 maintain a solid grip

  The latest UK Charts data is in and, to little surprise, Nintendo's Pikmin 4 has taken the crown this week after its debut on July 21st, 2023. According to GamesIndustry's Chris Dring, the boxed sales for Pikmin 4 were slightly lower than what Fire Emblem Engage managed earlier in the year, perhaps indicating a...

  • 1 day ago
  • Nintendo Switch
  • Nintendo
  • UK Charts
  • UK
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  61

  News Ubisoft Has Reportedly Cancelled Plans For An Immortals: Fenyx Rising Sequel

  Fenyx Sinking, right..? Hello..?

  Ubisoft's surprisingly great open-world adventure Immortals: Fenyx Rising launched on the Switch back in 2020, but it appears that plans for a sequel have been shelved. According to VGC, numerous development sources have confirmed that while the game was in early development over at Ubisoft Quebec, it was cancelled...

  • 23 hours ago
  • Nintendo Switch
  • Ubisoft
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  Poll Were You Able To Get The New Super Smash Bros. Ultimate amiibo?

  Pyra & Mythra join the battle in limited supply

  Nintendo has mentioned on a number of occasions how it wants to improve stock and reduce supply shortages, and while it's an ongoing effort, sometimes there's a lot more demand for certain products. Last week, it released amiibo for the Xenoblade Chronicles characters Pyra and Mythra. These also...

  • 2 days ago
  • Nintendo Switch
  • Smash Bros
  • Xenoblade
  • amiibo
  • Polls
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  30

  Review Pokémon Sleep - A Snore-Fest In Mostly The Right Ways

  Is this a game to sleep on?

  Pokémon Sleep has been a bit of an enigma ever since its reveal in 2019 and nobody quite knew what to make of it or even how it could possibly work. After years of silence, finally, in 2023, we have the game so we’ve fully got to grips with what's on offer, and it is definitely an interesting one. We’ve spent over a...

  • 23 hours ago
  • Reviews
  • Nintendo Mobile
  • Pokemon
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  15

  Video Can You Take A Horse To The Sky Islands In Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom? We Find Out

  Equine Airlines

  Having finished the main story of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, you are left with a few options. You can scour the rest of the world, crossing off every side quest, Shrine and Korok along the way; you can put the game down, content that you given enough hours to it already; or you can start playing around and push this...

  • 22 hours ago
  • Video
  • Nintendo Switch
  • Nintendo
  • Zelda
  • Tears of the Kingdom
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  News RIN: The Last Child Is Yet Another Promising Metroidvania Coming To Switch

  Yes, another!

  Ready for another Metroidvania on the Switch? Well buckle up, because you're getting one anyway. RIN: The Last Child from Space Fox Games is launching on the system later this year on September 21st, 2023, and promises classic Metroidvania gameplay with some lovely 2D visuals to boot. You play as RIN, a demigoddess who must restore...

  • 1 day ago
  • Nintendo Switch
  • Upcoming Releases
  • Switch eShop
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  News Smash Bros. Ultimate GameCube Controller Getting Restocked (Japan)

  Out next month

  Nintendo controllers can be some of the hardest products to get your hands on, and new stock of certain pads seems to sell out time and time again. We've seen this with the Switch Online N64 controllers and limited-edition Joy-Con in recent times, but another one that's been out of reach for many is the Super Smash Bros. Ultimate...

  • 2 days ago
  • Nintendo Switch
  • Super Smash Bros
  • GameCube
  • Wii U
  • Controller
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  News First 4 Figures Unveils 'The Great Mighty Poo' From Conker's Bad Fur Day

  Have some more caviar!

  Ahem... Mi mi mi mi miiiii..... Yes, if you're a fan of The Great Mighty Poo from Conker's Bad Fur Day, then pay attention. First 4 Figures has unveiled a sneak peek at its upcoming statue based on the iconic musical boss fight. Pre-orders open on August 3rd, 2023 and you can now sign up for $10 off the asking price...

  • 1 day ago
  • First 4 Figures
  • Nintendo
  • Rare
  • N64
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  24

  Random Super Mario World's Lemmy Referenced In '90s Home Insurance Ad

  Princess abduction not covered

  Nintendo and its games have been referenced countless times in pop culture over the years. Heck, it's even seeped outside the world of pop culture, as demonstrated by this rather bizarre discovery from Supper Mario Broth. In a tweet posted on July 24th, 2023, it's been revealed that none other than Super Mario World...

  • 1 day ago
  • Random
  • Super Mario
  • SNES
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  18

  Feature How Summer Holidays And Childhood Nostalgia Revolutionised Pokémon

  20 years of Ruby & Sapphire

  In 2003, Pokémon was at a bit of a crossroads. The first two sets of entries in its canon — Game Boy debuts Red and Blue, followed by sequels Gold and Silver — had cemented the series as one of the biggest of all time in gaming, defining millennial pop culture. With the arrival of Nintendo’s new handheld, the Game...

  • 1 day ago
  • Features
  • Pokemon
  • Anniversary
  • GBA
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  18

  News Edia Crowdfunding Valis: The Fantasm Soldier Collection III For Nintendo Switch

  Here's what's included

  After the successful release of the first two Telenet Valis: The Fantasm Soldier collections, publisher Edia has now announced a third one. The catch is, it's another crowdfunded effort via a Makuake campaign, which is seeking five million Yen (about $35,000 USD). At the time of writing, it's already got more than half of the...

  • 2 days ago
  • Nintendo Switch
  • Switch eShop
  • Upcoming Releases
  • Japan
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  News Minnie Mouse Joins Disney Speedstorm As A Bonus Racer In Season 3

  The third season is Lilo & Stitch themed

  Update [Tue 25th Jul, 2023 03:05 BST]: Gameloft has now officially confirmed Season 3 of Disney Speedstorm will be arriving on 1st of August. This new season is focused on "all things" related to Lilo & Stitch - adding new racers, a new track environment, a themed season tour, new customisation items,...

  • 2 days ago
  • Nintendo Switch
  • Switch eShop
  • Updates
  • Disney
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  News Wolfenstein-Inspired FPS Rise of the Triad: Ludicrous Edition Delayed For Switch

  Get ludicrous "later this year"

  The Wolfenstein-inspired FPS Rise of the Triad: Ludicrous Edition has been delayed on consoles from "early 2023" until "later this year". This includes the Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4, with the Steam and GOG (PC) release launching on 31st July 2023. Unfortunately,...

  • 2 days ago
  • Nintendo Switch
  • Switch eShop
  • Upcoming Releases
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  Video Pikmin 4 Hides Some Harder Challenges, You Just Need To Know Where To Look

  Spicy!

  It was over seven years of waiting, but Pikmin 4 finally bloomed onto Switch last week and we love it. Bigger than any other title in the franchise, this fourth entry adds a boat-load of helpful new features, gorgeous environments and game-changing Pikmin types, but if we had one teeny tiny issue with the base game, it's that it does fall a...

  • 20 hours ago
  • Video
  • Nintendo Switch
  • Nintendo
  • Pikmin
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  News Tencent Becomes 'Dying Light' Developer Techland's Majority Shareholder

  "I want the best for our games, the team, and you"

  Techland, the developer behind the first-person zombie title Dying Light, has gained a majority shareholder in Chinese conglomerate Tencent. Announced via a blog post by CEO Pawel Marchewka, Techland will reportedly "retain full ownership of our IPs, maintain creative freedom, and continue to...

  • 1 day ago
  • Nintendo Switch
  • Techland
  • Tencent
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  News Shotgun King: The Final Checkmate Mixes Chess And Roguelike Action On Switch Next Month

  Queen's Gunbit

  Shotguns might not be the first thing that springs to mind when you think of a game of chess, but it's a combination that developers PUNKCAKE Delicieux and Headbang Club have dreamed up for their strategy, roguelike, chess game Shotgun King: The Final Checkmate which will be blasting onto Switch on 24th August. The game sees you play...

  • 21 hours ago
  • News
  • Switch eShop
  • Upcoming Releases
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  18

  Anniversary F-Zero GX Is 20 Today

  Time Extension That went fast

  Nintendo's GameCube racer F-Zero GX turns 20 today. The game launched on July 25th, 2003 in Japan, before arriving in North America on August 25th and Europe on October 31st. F-Zero GX was a departure from previous entries in the series as it was developed in conjunction with Sega's Amusement Vision, headed up by Toshihiro Nagoshi...

  • 1 day ago
  • Nintendo
  • Anniversaries
  • GameCube
  • F-Zero
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  12

  News DreamWorks Trolls Remix Rescue Is Bringing Action Platforming And Music Mayhem To Switch

  Hair raising

  You wait all these years for news of a new DreamWorks game and then two come along in one day. Yes, as well as DreamWorks All-Star Kart Racing, the Switch will be seeing another animated world re-enter the gaming sphere as publisher GameMill Entertainment has also announced DreamWorks Trolls Remix Rescue for the console. Developed by...

  • 1 day ago
  • News
  • Nintendo Switch
  • Upcoming Releases

Monday24th Jul 2023

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  Random Japanese Parents Are Using Pikmin To Keep Their Children In Line

  Gather 'round, kids!

  There's really nothing quite like a child's imagination, is there? Before the dire reality of adulthood robs them of any shred of innocence, children are able to completely alter almost every facet of their lives, including their personality, their surroundings, and the people around them. It's really quite remarkable. Parents...

  • 2 days ago
  • Random
  • Nintendo
  • Pikmin
  • Japan
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  30

  Soapbox Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom Fixed The Yiga Clan, And Now I Want More

  Come on and join the Kohga

  Soapbox features enable our individual writers and contributors to voice their opinions on hot topics and random stuff they've been chewing over. Today, Jim chews over how Tears of the Kingdom is a step in the right direction for the series' banana-loving bandits... Let me start with a confession. When I initially...

  • 2 days ago
  • Soapbox
  • Features
  • Nintendo
  • Zelda
  • Tears of the Kingdom
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  News Taito's Animal-Saving Beat 'Em Up 'Growl' Is This Week's Arcade Archives Game

  Poaching the poachers

  There are a whole lot of beat-em-up games out there to sink your teeth into, but how many of them circulate around rescuing helpless animals from hoards of evil poachers? Taito's Growl is one such game and it is making its way to the Arcade Archives this week from 27th July (thanks, Nintendo Everything). Originally released in...

  • 2 days ago
  • News
  • Switch eShop
  • Arcade Archives
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  News The Pokémon Company Shares 11-Minute Sneak Peek At Upcoming Pokémon Horizons Anime

  Trailer for Ash's goodbye also revealed

  Ever since we learnt that Ash Ketchum and Pikachu would be leaving the Pokémon animated series, our thoughts have naturally turned to what comes next. Pokémon Horizons began to air in Japan back in April, and The Pokémon Company has now revealed a sneak peek at the series' Western dub at San Diego Comic-Con...

  • 2 days ago
  • News
  • Pokemon
  • Anime
  • Netflix
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  News Dark Magics Are Afoot As Trine 5 Gets A Switch Release Date

  Meet Pontius... again

  Publisher THQ Nordic has released a brand new trailer for its upcoming action-RPG Trine 5: A Clockwork Conspiracy, putting the hero spotlight on Pontius the Knight, a Trine veteran. It's also been confirmed that the game will be launching on Switch next month on August 31st, 2023. Here's what THQ Nordic has to say about that...

  • 2 days ago
  • Nintendo Switch
  • Upcoming Releases
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  News Puzzlers Mini Metro And Mini Motorways Get New Crossover Maps In 'Miniversary' Update

  London and Lisbon and Trains, oh my!

  Developer Dinosaur Polo Club is today celebrating the 10-year anniversary of its delightfully relaxing puzzler with an all-new 'Miniversary' update, adding three crossover maps into both Mini Metro and Mini Motorways. Each game has received three maps from the counter title, with Mini Metro gaining Tokyo, Warsaw...

  • 2 days ago
  • News
  • Switch eShop
  • Updates